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The science of having fun
YOUNGSTERS at Abbey Park First and Nursery School, Pershore, experimented with all sorts of bits and bobs as part of their science week. The aim of the week was to allow the children to have fun while learning about how the world around them works
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Move to hire new energy ‘champion’
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council could save £250,000 a year — if it spends about £76,500 on a dedicated energy saving team. The cash-strapped council is considering splashing out on an energy manager and a team of officers in an effort to reduce
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School celebrates after work ethic praised in report
A SCHOOL has had a shining report which praises the excellent work ethic and behaviour of its pupils. The report also highlighted Bishop Perowne CE College's strong leadership and how it leads its pupils in worship. Compiled by the National Society
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Get professional advice for free
MALVERN Library is inviting residents to come along and take advantage of a new scheme offering free legal consultations. The library, in Graham Road, has joined together with DF Legal to offer the service, which runs fortnightly on Thursdays between
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Freak accident killed teenager after car was hit by a boat
A TEENAGER was killed in a freak accident after the car she was in was hit by a boat, a jury was told. Mark Tissiman was towing a trailer with a dinghy aboard behind his Range Rover Sport. But the boat’s mast broke loose just as it passed an oncoming
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Your chance to see The X Factor's Rachel sing live
AS millions of people wonder who is going to win The X Factor, failed contestants continue to go down a storm in Worcester. Rachel Adedeji, who was voted off the ITV show at the weekend, will be at Tramps in Worcester on Monday, November 9. The 18-
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PCA in no rush to find new chief says Solanki
VIKRAM Solanki insists that the Professional Cricketers Association will not rush into appointing a new chief executive. The Worcestershire skipper is chairman of the PCA and has increased his responsibility with the players’ union following
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We’re looking forward to Christmas in Africa
A GROUP of intrepid explorers will be giving up their turkey and mince pies this Christmas to drive in convoy from Worcester to the Gambia. The 16-strong team hope to raise thousands of pounds for African schoolchildren on the 4,000 mile journey to West
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Whole lot of shaking going on!
BAR staff from Worcester’s Swan Theatre had a masterclass in cocktail shaking to help prepare for a forthcoming show. Swan Theatre bar staff, who went to the Old Rectifying House to learn new skills, will serve cocktails when the award-winning show Shakers
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Spencer has a winning feeling
DEFENDER Kevin Spencer is convinced Worcester City will return to winning ways against Welling United on Saturday. City crashed 4-1 at Eastleigh last weekend, bringing an end to a three-match unbeaten sequence in Blue Square South following wins over
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Queen’s Baton welcomed at Droitwich High
MORE than 400 children took part in sporting events to mark the visit of the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton to Droitwich. Pupils from the Spa’s high school as well as those from first and middle schools in the town got a taste of Indian sports such
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Hostel gets in saddle to send vital message
WORCESTER YMCA will use cycle power to spread a message of unity and goodwill. Residents and staff from the hostel in Henwick Road, St John’s, Worcester, are taking part in a unique relay race that will unite YMCAs all over the Midlands and highlight
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Comeback success lifts Tesco to second place
TESCO United moved up to second in Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division Two after coming from two goals down to win at Honeybourne Gate Inn. The home team led through Wormington and Miller before the supermarket outfit hit back through Scrivens
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Dad and daughter die on same rail tracks
A FATHER and daughter have died within three days of each other on the same stretch of railway line. British Transport Police have confirmed that two people who died on the line in Kidderminster were Barney and Colleen O’Connor. Mr O
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Ruth takes a walk down memory lane
AN American woman who studied in Worcester almost 40 years ago has returned to see how the city has changed. Ruth Van Voorhees spent one semester at the former college of further education – now Worcester University – in 1970 as part of her
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This fishing club is here to stay
A FISHING club originally set up to keep youngsters busy over the summer has now become a permanent fixture. Droitwich community support officer Andrea Leslie organised coaching sessions for eight to 17-year-old anglers during the six-week
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Ballot: Will you celebrate Bonfire Night?
YOU can't help but to have noticed miniature explosions in the night sky around Worcester lately, signifying the rapid approach of November 5. There are a number of organised displays around the county over the next few days, but will you be
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Chance to see talent carved in stone
THE work of Worcester Cathedral’s dedicated team of stonemasons is being showcased in a special exhibition this month. The Cathedral Stonemasons, Ancient and Modern, runs until Sunday, November 29, and gives an insight into stonemasonry through the ages
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24-hour paint marathon for kids’ nursery
A PAINTER and decorator will spend 24 hours painting a Worcester nursery to raise money for Children in Need. Paul Winfield, aged 27, will work around the clock to paint the Poppins Day Nursery, in Alexandra Road, off Bromwich Road, St John’s, starting
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Why £82m hospital will cost you £720m
A HOSPITAL chief has revealed why the £82 million Worcestershire Royal Hospital will end up costing taxpayers £720 million. John Rostill, chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, has denied reports published in a Sunday
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FERRIDAY
FERRIDAY George Five years today. You are missed so much, you were loved and respected and so special to us all. Devoted wife Joan x -------- Your loving sons and daughter in laws, Simon, Nigel, Lyn and Claire xxxx ------- Your grandchildren Stephanie
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FERRIDAY
FERRIDAY George. November 3rd, 2004. Despite the passing years we will never forget you. God bless George. Chris and Arthur. Published in paper 03/11/2009 in Worcester News
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KENYON
KENYON Mary Passed away peacefully at home on October 25th, 2009, aged 39. Beloved mum of Dominique and dear nan to Kaine. Also a much loved daughter and sister. Will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral service to take place at St Wulstans
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DANDY
DANDY Marjorie Phyllis Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey Bernard, dear mother of Michael and Patricia. Passed away on October 28th, 2009 aged 85 years. Funeral service on Thursday, November 5th at Woodlands Crematorium, Coleshill at 11.30 a.m. Published
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MAYFIELD
MAYFIELD Neil and Alex In Somerset October 17th, a Son, Lawrence. Grandson for Caroline and Oliver Published in paper 03/11/2009 in Worcester News
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PALFREY
PALFREY Edith and Harry 3rd and 11th November. Forever in my thoughts. Daughter Valerie and Family. Published in paper 03/11/2009 in Worcester News
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FINDLAY
FINDLAY Shelagh Mary Passed away at Court House Care Home on October 28th, 2009, aged 83 years. Much loved wife of the late John. She will be sadly missed by all her Friends at Court House and everyone who knew and loved her. The funeral service will
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RUSSELL YEOMANS
RUSSELL YEOMANS Shaun and Sacha would like to announce the safe arrival of James Edward Yeomans, born on October 28th. Special thanks to all Maternity Staff. Published in paper 03/11/2009 in Worcester News
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What can I do to stop the bike thieves?
A TEENAGER’S £600 bike was stolen from a Worcester retail park despite being locked up a couple of yards from where he was working – and right in front of a CCTV camera. Jamie Phelps, aged 17, had even invested in a £30 “tamper-proof” lock but it was
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'Happy-slap' roofers locked up
UNIVERSITY and college students were targeted in Worcester by a gang of roofers who went on a "happy slapping" spree of violence. They drove around St John's selecting victims at random - and filmed some of the attacks on a mobile phone.
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Alice is chosen as a language ambassador
A YOUNG woman from Worcester has been chosen to star as a language ambassador. Alice Phillpott, aged 24, was picked as an ambassador for a national campaign to try to get more children interested in learning another language. Miss Phillpott,
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All round benefits of scheme for graduates
UNIVERSITY students spend upwards of three years studying and thinking about their dream job after they graduate. But in these recession-hit days the dream can be elusive and anything which can give their CV an edge should be grasped and held
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Wayward kick late on hands Butts win
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians crashed to a 12-5 defeat at Coventry side Barkers Butts — their third Midlands Two West (South) loss in a row. Despite losing captain Layton Wilkinson to a yellow card, KCs managed to finish the first-half in the lead. On the
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Wychbold Flower Club
AT the meeting on October 13, we welcomed Janet Woodfield our demonstrator for the evening. Her title was My Way With Flowers and each of her arrangements illustrated the inventiveness of this statement. The results of her skills were the prizes
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Wychbold Women's Fellowship
OUR annual meeting was held at the Poplars. Pat and Angela welcomed members and we remembered those unable to be present due to illness. Pat gave her report for the past year, Peggy Mears her financial statement and Angela her report. There were
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Club gets into swing of appeal
LADY golfers have raised £4,086 for a much-needed breast unit. The cash was collected throughout the year by the Sapey Ladies Section at Sapey Golf Club. It was handed over to consultant surgeon Steven Thrush at a very special presentation on Thursday
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Wychbold Women's Institute
PRESIDENT Dot Waldron opened our meeting on Monday, October 12, with a busy half-hour of business. It was decided to hold our Christmas lunch on Wednesday, December 9. Speaker Rev Peter Holtzapfel, vicar of Kempsey, talked about the poems of John
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Droitwich Inner Wheel Club
DISTRICT chairman Chrissy Dance was the guest at the October meeting at the Raven Hotel. She gave a lively account of herself and her involvement with Inner Wheel. Leaving Ireland in 1962 to come to Birmingham, she later took up a career in training
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Comer Women's Institute
THE annual meeting of Comer WI was held in October. Viv Jackman, president, welcomed a good number of members including Patience Broad, WI adviser, who had come to oversee the meeting. In the absence of Maggie Hartley, the treasurer, Patience
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Martley Women's Institute
VICE-PRESIDENT Marion Cumella welcomed members and the speaker Jane Davey to the October meeting. Jane’s talk was Some Quirks of Norway and showed us some wonderful scenic shots of fjiords and waterfalls. It was almost as good as visiting Norway
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Martley Ramblers
THERE was a good number of ramblers for the October walk. We followed Colin Hill around footpaths in Wichenford. The rain stopped shortly after we started and was followed by warm sunshine and blue skies with wonderful views. Open farmland, common
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Malvern Link Townswomen's Guild
THE October meeting opened with the announcement that Patricia Longmire had sadly died after her long battle with cancer. The leisure group reported on their visit to Brockhampton Estate and members were asked if they would be interested in a trip
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Gun and sombrero spark fancy dress fisticuffs
TWO men ended up brawling in a pub because one of them broke the other’s toy gun. Matthew Ludlow grabbed the gun and accidentally broke it, prompting the owner Luke Brown to pull down Mr Ludlow’s sombrero hat. This infuriated Mr Ludlow
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Lane closed after car smash
A TWO-car smash caused minor delays for commuters in Worcestershire this morning. The incident, which happened on the A449 near the Hartlebury junction, involved a black Vauxhall Astra and a White BMW. The police were called to the scene
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Big band tribute
THE music of Glenn Miller will soon be performed at Evesham Arts Centre. The John Wood Big Band is putting on its annual tribute concert, featuring all of the Glenn Miller Orchestra classics, on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8. The 17-
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An eye-opening first year for City’s chief
DOESN’T time fly when you’re enjoying yourself? It only seems like yesterday when Anthony Hampson was being plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight as chairman of Worcester City. Yet on Thursday he will mark 12 months in
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Evesham face Trophy replay
EVESHAM United will host Basingstoke Town if they can overcome Northwood in tonight’s FA Trophy second qualifying round replay at St George’s Lane (7.45). The Robins drew 0-0 at the Ryman League Division One North outfit on Saturday for their fifth goalless
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Have the secrets of the sauce been revealed?
THE closely guarded secret of the original Worcestershire Sauce recipe may have been found. Former Lea & Perrins accountant Brian Keogh allegedly found the recipe in a skip by the firm’s Worcester factory in Midland Road, where he worked throughout the
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Brave to speak out
SIR – I deeply admire Karen Barker’s courage in speaking out (front page, October 21). Any man who assaults or abuses a woman deserves a long jail sentence. GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
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Mental illness is a serious subject
SIR – I read with interest Gill Hayward’s letter of October 26 criticising Mr Phillpott for his ideas on the mentally ill in “lunatic asylums” (in 2009 known as psychiatric hospitals), in which the inmates – sorry, patients – are treated. I do
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Take back the ban to save our pubs
SIR – I loved the editorial “Pub ruling is a bitter pill to swallow” (October 23), especially the words, “As far as the smoking ban was concerned, hadn’t most of us tired of leaving at closing time with our clothes smelling like a kipper?” Most of my
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Beware hidden perils of gym memberships
SIR – Re: David Paine’s article of September 7, with the build-up to Christmas and the new year approaching, the advertising has also started in earnest for gym memberships. Now would be a great time to remind readers of the financial perils that can
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To save democracy we must leave EU
SIR – The bookies’ favourite for president of the EU is Tony Blair. Even the fact he is being considered for this post shows how undemocratic and electorally-corrupt the EU is. We will have no vote to choose the president yet the favourite is a man who
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Pons at double in Spa triumph
DROITWICH travelled to Berkswell and overcame a strong home side to earn a 28-10 victory in Midlands Two West (South). It was the visitors who started the strongest with Chris Hooper making a nice break to feed Jack Pons, who showed an excellent turn
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Council staff to get 1% rise
STAFF at Worcestershire County Council have got a one per cent pay rise – but senior councillors and top staff will not get an extra penny. The council needs to make £45 million savings over the next four years and and the 26 most senior staff
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Solanki wants to end Worcestershire player issues
WORCESTERSHIRE skipper Vikram Solanki would like to see a solution to whether Kabir Ali will remain at New Road next season or not. The 28-year-old strike bowler has made his intention to leave the County this winter well known with Hampshire his desired
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Tough parking restrictions start this month
MOTORISTS looking to park near the University of Worcester will find tough experimental parking restrictions on residential streets this month. In some cases householders won’t be able to park outside their homes when restrictions come into force on
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Anderson holds his nerve
WORCESTER Wanderers recorded an excellent 11-9 victory against a physical Old Laurentians side in Midlands Two West (South). Possession, territory and points were hard to come by as both sides felt the pressure in the opening exchanges. It was honours
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COMMENT: Will parking rules solve the problem?
THE amount of correspondence this newspaper receives about parking in the St John’s area of Worcester is proof it is a major problem for residents. Students and staff at the nearby University of Worcester are the main targets of residents’ anger. They
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Gym parking fees spark anger
PEOPLE in Evesham have expressed their anger at the price increase on parking at the town’s new leisure centre. Earlier this month, Wychavon District Council confirmed it would be increasing the charges by 600 per cent to 70p an hour from January, in
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Evesham run in 11 tries to rout Welsh
EVESHAM travelled to newly-promoted Rugby Welsh in Midlands Four West (South) to play their hosts for the first time — and came away with a crushing 11-try 67-0 victory. Three tries in the first 15 minutes by Evesham broke the home team’s resolve. Liam
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Politician learns about battle against viruses
WITH swine flu in the headlines, Dr Richard Taylor made a timely visit to anti-bacterial specialists Dortrend International at Stourport-on-Severn in a bid to put fighting bacterial viruses in the spotlight. The company, one of the leading manufacturers
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Talks will shape the future of care
THE future of adult care is being discussed in a series of debates in Worcestershire. The county council is reminding everyone of their final chance to have their say in the Big Care Debate, which looks at the future of the adult care and support system
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New school gets go-ahead
A SCHOOL for disabled youngsters will be built despite opposition from neighbours. The new school will be built on the Little Orchard site in Bransford, while the existing house will provide accommodation for pupils. But objectors blasted planners
