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Cats poisoned in anti-freeze riddle
CAT owners are being warned of the dangers of anti-freeze following a spate of poisonings in the area. At least four family pets have died so far after displaying symptoms associated with ingesting chemicals found in the common car product. Ellie Wilson-Webb
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Results
SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA Trophy Second qualifying round: Northwood 0 Evesham United 0. Zamaretto League Division One Midlands: Leighton Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 2; Stourport Swifts 1 Atherstone Town 3. Midland Alliance Friar Lane & Epworth 3
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Ruddock is left frustrated by his players' individual errors
DIRECTOR of rugby Mike Ruddock admitted individual errors cost his Worcester Warriors as they crashed to a disappointing 14-3 defeat at Newcastle Falcons. Strong winds and wet playing conditions saw both teams struggle to produce any flowing rugby in
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Newcastle 14 Worcester Warriors 3
WORCESTER Warriors’ bid to climb the Guinness Premiership table was blown off course at blustery Kingston Park as they suffered defeat to Newcastle Falcons. Three penalties from the boot of Jimmy Gopperth and a close-range try from hooker Rob Vickers
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Disabled could lose day centre
SIX months after severly disabled people won a battle to save their day centre from closure its future is once again hanging in the balance. Relatives of those who use Pershore Day Centre say they are “mystified” why cash-strapped Worcestershire County
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Stevenson's double success in medal
OMBERSLEY Golf Club’s Inneke Stevenson won both the Mary Turner Salver and the Dorothy Hill Trophy at the Worcestershire and Herefordshire Lady Veteran Golfers Association medal at Fulford Heath GC. Meanwhile, club members Diana Bloore, Pauline Smith
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Dryden won't push panic button
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden admitted his team were completely outclassed by Eastleigh. The City boss thought his players were second best throughout against Ian Baird’s men as they suffered their first defeat in four Blue Square South
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Scheppel is Rovers' goal hero
DANNY Scheppel scored a 33rd-minute winner as Bromsgrove Rovers won 2-1 at Leighton Town in Zamaretto League Division One Midlands. Luke Finlay’s header after 25 minutes opened Rovers’ account as they clawed back three vital points from the 10 they lost
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Eastleigh 4 Worcester City 1
IT was appropriate that Worcester City chose Hallowe’en to turn in a horror scoreline at Eastleigh. Despite a debut goal from Marvin Brown to bring the sides level, Richard Dryden’s men were over-powered as they slumped to their worst result of the season
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Friar Lane & Epworth 3 Malvern Town 3
TEN-man Malvern clawed their way back from 3-0 down to salvage a draw at Friar Lane & Epworth in Aspire Midland Alliance. Friar Lane were three goals up after 40 minutes with a hat-trick from Ronnie White, but the visitors staged a fine comeback. Despite
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Camridge United 2 Kidderminster Harriers 0
TWO first-half goals were enough to shoot down Harriers in an evenly-matched Blue Square Premier clash at Cambridge United. Harriers were punished by two defensive lapses in concentration, which allowed Cambridge to power into the lead against the run
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Di swings into action at the Worcestershire
A MALVERN woman celebrated a decade of playing golf in style by being named the new ladies’ captain at The Worcestershire Golf Club. Diane Wilde, who joined the town club with her husband Jim in 2000, will take up the role for the next 12 months. She
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Bridge looks great after revamp
WORK has been completed to remove graffiti from Stourport Bridge following a £1.5 million award-winning renovation and repainting. The bridge was defaced by graffiti in September, just a few months after Worcestershire County Council received a silver
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Northwood 0 Evesham United 0
EVESHAM United face their third cup replay of the season after this stalemate at Chestnut Avenue in the FA Trophy second qualifying round. Northwood, of Ryman League Division One North, will now visit St George’s Lane on Tuesday night with £3,000 up
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Hereford United 2 Darlington 1
HEREFORD endured a nervous last few minutes before seeing off League Two bottom club Darlington at Edgar Street. Defenders Darren Jones and Keith Lowe fired in the goals which will take the Bulls into next Saturday’s FA Cup tie with Sutton United in
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Neil's a real pass master
A GOLFER whose love of the sport was sparked as a teenager by seeing Gary Player and Sir Henry Cotton in action has claimed the ultimate accolade and been awarded PGA master professional status. Neil Selwyn-Smith has scaled the heights after a successful
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Basten and Wilde finish on top in qualifying event
ROUND one of the winter betterball competition at The Worcestershire Golf Club took place in mixed weather. Overcast conditions greeted the morning starters but when the sun came out the wind became a factor to contend with. Played off three-quarter
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Our pavements are for people, not vehicles
ONLINE readers have sympathised with residents who are having their pavements blocked by inconsiderate parking and say the police should do more to punish the culprits. We reported previously in your Worcester News how 18 residents of Hampton Close,
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You can bet on a good night out
STAKES will be high when Wyre Forest cancer research fund-raisers gamble on a casino night to cash in the chips. Organisers predict the odds will be good for a great night at the black tie evening, complete with bar, at Heightington Village Hall, near
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Motorway traffic slow after crash
A LANE has been shut after a crash involving a caravan. The outside lane of the M5 southbound between junction 4 for Bromsgrove and junction 4A of the M42 was shut at about 12.20pm. Traffic is heavy southbound as a result and motorists are advised to
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DANIEL
DANIEL Tom Eighteen years. Still loved and remembered, By wife Mill, daughter Thelma, son Terry and Familes. Published in paper 01/11/2009 in Worcester News
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New defences hold firm as floods hit
WORCESTER’S new flood bund and £2 million cricket pavilion have both stood up to their first real test against the elements. The county has been battered by heavy rain over the past month with the river Severn bursting its banks in several places across
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Superhero fun day cancelled
FOUL weather has forced the cancellation of a family fun event due to run today in aid of charity the Prince’s Trust. The Superhero Challenge was to take place at seven venues across the city with a clue-linked treasure trail from 10.30am but
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Struggle goes on for City manager
TODAY marks two years since Richard Dryden took charge of his first game as manager of Worcester City. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since the 1-1 draw against Barrow at St George’s Lane on Dec-ember 1, 2007 and it is fair to say that it
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Vicar death accused in court
A 23-year-old man has appeared in Worcester Magistrates Court charged with causing the death of a vicar in a road crash. Christopher Badgery, of Pudford Lane, Martley, is charged with causing death by dangerous driving, and driving a motor vehicle above
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Transport panel sits
A NEW panel which has been set up to tackle passenger transport issues in Worcestershire had its first official meeting. Worcestershire County Council's Environment and Economy Panel is one of four new themed panels with an over-arching overview and
