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Day centre gig hits the right beat
MUSIC students from a Worcester day centre have taken part in a Good Vibrations concert. The students, a percussion group called Turrumbeat, from Cherry Orchard Day Centre joined professional musicians to play live at Worcester Rugby Club. The concert
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Sign up to beat the best
THERE is still time to enter Worcester’s first ever Superhero Challenge. People of all ages have already signed up to take part in the fund-raiser, which is happening across the city tomorrow. Teams will spend the day racing around Worcester, undertaking
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Homecoming for arty Jim
A ceramic artist who trained at Royal Worcester in the 1960s has returned to the Worcester Porcelain museum as its Artist in Residence. James - or Jim - Skerrett will be at the museum, on Severn Street, on Thursdays and Saturdays and will give painting
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Rest for hooker Tom after scare
NORTH Midlands Under 16s will rest hooker Tom Foster for against Notts, Lincs and Derbyshire in the first Super Sunday tournament of the season at Denstone College, Staffordshire, tomorrow (3pm). Worcestershire player Foster went to hospital after the
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Debut goal in vain at Eastleigh
MARVIN Brown was on target but Worcester City crashed 4-1 at Eastleigh. Debutant Brown struck in the 26th-minute to cancel out Andy Forbes' opener before Richard Gillespie, Anthony Riviere and Tony Taggart wrapped up victory. For full
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Medal frenzy for Worcester hosts
WORCESTER Swimming Club hosted their 13th annual open meet. The popular competition attracted a record number of entries, including plenty from leading Midlands clubs like Boldmere and Halesowen. Worcester’s swimmers acquitted themselves well, winning
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City is saving millions - but is it enough?
WORCESTER City Council says it is on-course to save £4.5 million over the next five years but has warned more cuts could be on the cards. Those holding the purse strings are concerned about the prospect of reduced government grants in future years and
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Full-time - Eastleigh 4 Worcester City 1
90+3 mins: Late City corner comes to nothing. 90 mins: City pushing forward looking to salvage a semblance of pride. 86 mins: Matt Birley takes City's first corner of the match but it fails to clear the first defender. 82 mins: Worcester
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Crowds turn out for annual arts market
LOCAL artisans have been selling their wares in Worcester High Street. The opening day of the annual arts market was a success, with hundreds of people there to meet local artists and buy unique art. The market, which first ran in 2007, will take place
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Rapid progress for big Brandon
WORCESTER Wolves youngster Brandon Hitchman is aiming to break into the England Under 15s side just three years after taking up the sport. The 14-year-old will attend a six-day final trial at the National Sports Centre in Lilleshall, Shropshire, at the
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In the pink and doing our bit for the cause!
FROM shocking pink wigs to pale pink shirts, people around Worcester donned colourful clothes to raise money for charity. Hundreds of people took part in the Wear It Pink fund-raiser in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign yesterday. While hairstylists at Umberto
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Brown set for debut
STRIKER Marvin Brown has joined Worcester City on a month's loan from Weston-super-Mare. The 26-year-old goes straight into the squad for today's trip to Eastleigh and could partner former team-mate Marc McGregor up front in the absence of the suspended
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MORRIS
MORRIS Michael Treasured memories of Mike, a much loved brother and uncle who died October 31st 2007. Will always live in the hearts of his Brothers, Sisters and their Families. At rest with Mum, Dad and Ray. Published in paper 31/10/2009 in Worcester
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NUGENT
NUGENT Suzanne Passed away eleven years today. Loved and remembered every day. Mum, Rita and Roy. Published in paper 31/10/2009 in Worcester News
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GUNTER
GUNTER Susan Treasured memories. Passed away October 31st, 2007. Love from Roger, Christopher, Matthew, Laura and Marissa. xx ---------- Treasured memories. Passed away, October 31st, 2007. Love Mum. xx Published in paper 31/10/2009 in Worcester News
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PHILLIPS
PHILLIPS Dorothy Varien Val Beloved mother of Margaret and the late David and nan of Mark and Emma. Passed away ten years ago today. Miss you so much Published in paper 31/10/2009 in Worcester News
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JONES
JONES Finley. Wishing you an extra special 1st Birthday for the 11th. Lots of love and kisses. Mummy, Daddy and Noah xxxxxx Published in paper 31/10/2009 in Worcester News
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MORRIS
MORRIS Mike Two years since you passed away. Mike, did you feel me kiss your face? Did you hear me cry? And did you know it broke my heart, To say the last goodbye. Forever yours, Mo --------------- You left us precious memories, That made us laugh and
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WOOD
WOOD Janet Carol Passed away October 31st, 2004. Treasured memories. Always in our thoughts. Sadly missed. Michael, Timothy and Alera. Published in paper 31/10/2009 in Worcester News
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WICKENS
WICKENS Margaret Sadly missed and forever in our thoughts. Brian, Kevin, Philip, Aileen, Chris, Jayne, Carole, Martin and grandchildren Louise, Jack, Bryony, Amy, Harvey and Zoe. Published in paper 31/10/2009 in Worcester News
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Bulls await Blackfriars dig results
HEREFORD United are currently awaiting the report from the archaeological dig that took place in the Blackfriars End. Two trenches were dug in the flat area of the Blackfriars terrace, with the archaeologists working throughout last week. The dig has
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COMMENT: Don’t make Halloween a nightmare
THERE will be plenty of people across Worcestershire taking part in Halloween parties and celebrations tonight. There will also be plenty of people for whom October 31 represents an annual night of misery. The American trick or treat tradition that –
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Ghostly goings-on for Halloween fun
TONIGHT is the night when ghosts and ghouls come out to play. People across Worcester have been celebrating Halloween with fun costumes and pumpkins. Families took part in a free fun event at the YMCA in Henwick Road, Worcester. Youngsters decorated
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Yates to consider weekend options
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Mark Yates is keeping his players guessing on whether they can have next weekend off or not. Following their exit from the FA Cup and not being able to rearrange a Blue Square Premier match, the Aggborough side are without
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All dressed up but we’ll have nowhere to go
STUDENTS graduating from the University of Worcester are angry they will not be having an end-of-year ball to celebrate their achievements. The annual graduation ball has been cancelled by organisers the Students’ Union after last year’s event made a
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Wolves hope to play new signing
WORCESTER Wolves head coach Chuck Evans is hoping to finalise the paperwork for new signing Nerijus Karlikanovas in time for tomorrow’s British Basketball Lea-gue clash with Leicester Riders at the University of Worcester (4pm tip-off).
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Hampson ponders releasing funds
WORCESTER City’s board of directors are considering freeing up funds for Richard Dryden to strengthen his squad. The manager wants to bring in extra resources, particualrly in an attacking capacity, and has identified players he would like to recruit
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Plan to add pet crem to kennel business
A CREMATORIUM for pets could be added to kennels in Worcestershire in what is believed to be a county first. Household pets such as cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters and birds could all be disposed of at Brookend Kennels in Stocks Lane, Leigh Sinton
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Theatre can be a cut-throat business
SIR – The production of Sweeney Todd using a real cut throat razor raises, in the name of realism, the question how can the actor grow sufficient stubble for each performance? All stage productions, from the scenery to the props and the script
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Seagulls – what is the pecking order?
Sir – The statutory duty to inspect land at Elgar Retail Park (Worcester News front page, October 26) littered with food waste and therefore attracting gulls is on Worcester City Council. If they are satisfied that there is a nuisance from
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These people are corrupt and wicked
SIR – It just shows how corrupt and wicked some people are that “discrimination and abuse of people with learning difficulties continues”. (Dr Ros Keeton, October 19). This is, as she says, a “hate crime”. Thank God for mental health carers.
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Hospital staff were kind and helpful
SIR – Could I thank Mr Warner, his team and also his nursing staff. How kind and helpful they were during my stay in Beech Ward, Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The wards were clean and the food was good. The hospital gets a lot of criticism, which
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Know-it-alls turn to drinking hours
Sir – I see our unelected Prime Minister is now saying 24-hour drinking licences are not working. Well, I recall debating this very issue in this paper with New Labour city councillors who said the proposed 24 hours’ drinking would make Worcester
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Thanks for making our show a success
SIR – The Friends of The Swan Theatre, Worcester, organise various fund-raising and social events during the year and this year I was delighted to be asked to produce the Variety Show in September. May I take this opportunity to thank everyone
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Meeuws may join Warriors
MIKE Ruddock has admitted he is considering a swoop for former All Black tight-head prop Kees Meeuws to bolster his front-row options. The Warriors director of rugby has revealed the 35-year-old — a veteran of 42 Tests for New Zealand — is
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Kiwi lock weighs up Sixways stay
MAN mountain Greg Rawlinson insists he is keen to extend his Sixways stay — but cannot commit to a new deal at the moment. The ultra-consistent former Auckland Blues second row, whose three-year deal expires at the end of the current campaign, has ruled
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County’s grit stocks boosted by a third
GRIT stocks have been boosted by a third in a bid to keep the county’s highways open this winter. There was chaos on roads across Worcestershire and the UK when plummeting temperatures, ice and snow combined to nearly exhaust the county’s grit stocks
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Fun for all the family at winter wonderland
AN ice rink and a Computa Bus were just some of the attractions on offer at a seasonal event. Worcester Community Housing invited all its 4,700 tenants to its Winter Wonderland spectacular. There were also snow machines, magic shows and arts and crafts
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Jobs threat as Threshers hits trouble
OFF-LICENCE staff are at threat of redundancy after the collapse of the company paying their wages. First Quench Retailing runs eight stores in south Worcestershire employing 40 people. The group which owns Threshers, Wine Rack and convenience store
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Help raise new dogs for the blind
COULD you give a loving home to the next generation of guide dogs? Worcester people are being asked to help raise the guide dogs of the future. Volunteers will have the exhilarating experience of witnessing the birth of puppies, having the young dogs
