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Malvern gets crafty with special fair
AN arts and crafts fair is being held in Malvern on Saturday. The Friends of Malvern St James (Parents Association) together with the Malvern Hills Arts and Crafts Guild are organising their third annual Arts and Crafts Gift Fayre. The event supports
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Don’t delay, send in your pet entries
OWNERS of cute kittens, lovable dogs and adorable small furry animals are being urged to send in their entries as soon as possible for this year’s Pet Idol 2009. The Worcester News competition, backed by the store Just for Pets, is looking
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Ex-Warrior to open arts fair
AN arts and crafts fair is being held in Malvern on Saturday. The Friends of Malvern St James (Parents Assoc-iation) together with the Malvern Hills Arts and Crafts Guild are organising their third annual arts and crafts gift fair. The event supports
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Air cadet is a real high-flier
A Droitwich cadet has been awarded her grade one pilot wings and has been named as the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for Worcestershire. Gaining her wings means Cadet Sergeant Ellie Nicholls, from 2516 (Droitwich) squadron, can take other cadets on glider
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Teenager hit friend who was breaking windows
A TEENAGER punched his drunken friend to the ground and hit him again when he was on the ground to stop him smashing windows and stealing alcohol. Aaron Biddle was one of two men who set about their friend and then walked off, leaving him lying on the
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Hot run goes on for city women
WORCESTER kept up their 100 per cent record in the Midlands Women’s Hockey League Premier Division. The city club head the table with six straight victories and are still yet to concede a goal after winning 2-0 at Towcester. Worcester
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Thief steals Poppy Day tin
STAFF at a doctor’s surgery in Malvern were appalled when someone stole a Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal collection tin. Itwas taken from the New Court Surgery in Pickersleigh Road on Tuesday. Practice manager Richard Vakis said: “It really is appalling
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Rural day out bang on target
YOUNGSTERS had a taste of the great outdoors and learnt about the rural way of life when the Countryside Alliance hosted a Young Countryside Day at Throckmorton Clay Shooting Club. Clare Rowson, spokesman for the Countryside Alliance Foundation, said
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Bellamy’s VIP site visit
COUNTRYSIDE campaigner David Bellamy paid a visit to an old quarry site that has been transformed into a green award-winning caravan park. The Springs Caravan Holiday Park, off Salter’s Lane in Lower Moor, near Pershore, has for the past five years achieved
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Fletcher winner moves Stourport up
STOURPORT climbed to third spot in Midlands Women’s Hockey League Division One with a 2-1 win at Sutton Coldfield Seconds. They took the lead after a strong start when good passing let Rene Johnson in from midfield to score. But the hosts hit back and
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Defeats for Vale sides in league
EVESHAM were unlucky to come away from Wolverhampton with a 3-2 loss in the BodyKraft Men’s Hockey League West Midlands Premier Division. Goals from Matt Baumber and Matt Russell were not enough in their narrow defeat in the Black Country. Meanwhile
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Hockey fixture list
SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN’S LEAGUE Midlands Division One: Worcester v Nottingham University (noon). West Midlands Premier Division: Evesham v Old Halesonians (1.30pm). Division One: Bromsgrove v Market Drayton; Kidderminster v Droitwich.
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Boys face some heavyweight opposition
TWO budding football stars from Worcester tested their skills when they met Latabe the African elephant. But the elephant, who is famed for her football exploits, met her match in the youngsters from Warndon Villages Football Club. West Midland Safari
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Ballot: Do you get stressed-out?
IT'S National Stress Awareness Day and with a large percentage of the population saying they suffer, we want to know what you think. Do you usually find yourself stressed-out? Is it only in certain situations? What about at work? How
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HIAMS
HIAMS Reuben Henry Passed away November 4th, 1992. Much loved husband, dad and grandad. Fondly remembered by Millie, Gill, Chris, Anna, Suzy and Simon. Published in paper 04/11/2009 in Worcester News
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MALTZHAN
MALTZHAN Margery November 4th, 1975. Dear mum of the late Roger, mum in law of Marg, dear nan of Simon and Andrew x Published in paper 04/11/2009 in Worcester News
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GRAHAM
GRAHAM Wendy Elizabeth In loving memory of a beloved wife, devoted mother, mother in law and grandmother, who passed away two years ago today. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Derek, Andrew, Sarah, Lynda, Thomas and Oliver. xxxxxx Published
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GAMMON
GAMMON Robert James Bob Died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 29th 2009, aged 84. Husband of the late Kate, loving father to Michael, Nigel and Tracey. Much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service at St Wulstans
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YEOMANS RUSSELL
YEOMANS RUSSELL Thank you Shaun and Sasha for our first grandson James Edward, born October 28th. A new brother for Connor. He is beautiful. Love Mum, Carlton and all the Family. xxx Published in paper 04/11/2009 in Worcester News
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GRAHAM
GRAHAM Wendy nee Woodyatt Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved and missed, so very dear. Remembered every day with fondest love. Ann and Christine. Published in paper 04/11/2009 in Worcester
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HURFORD
HURFORD Gareth. Forever in our thoughts, today as always. Mum, Dad, Lorraine and Kathryn. Published in paper 04/11/2009 in Worcester News
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HEATH
HEATH Frank Passed away November 4th, 2008. Always in our thoughts and sadly missed, by Family and Friends. God bless Doreen, Margaret and Kevin Published in paper 04/11/2009 in Worcester News
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BALDWIN
BALDWIN Mary November 4th, 2006. Memory is a golden chain that binds us until we meet again. Sadly missed by Husband Ron, Maggie and Sebi. Published in paper 04/11/2009 in Worcester News
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Former mayor cleared after probe into council tax claim
A LEADING Worcester city councillor has been cleared following an investigation into whether he wrongly registered a house he owns as empty. A judge had asked for inquiries to be made into Councillor Allah Ditta’s affairs after a house he owns
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We must be proud
SIR – We recently read of Debbie Hinton, head of Worcestershire audiology, being nominated by staff for the national boss of the year award. Now we read Liz Quinn, head of Stourport High School and Sixth Form Centre, after being nominated by a pupil
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COMMENT: Let us help police nail bike thieves
THERE is plenty of pressure on all of us to lead lives that are healthier and better for the environment. Much of this pressure comes from the powers that be. Some would call it the nanny state. As a result there has been an increase
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Robins out of the trophy
EVESHAM United crashed out of the FA Trophy with a 2-1 second qualifying round replay defeat at home to Northwood last night. The Robins were two goals down against the Ryman Division One North outfit before keeper Nathan Vaughan scored his
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Burnham head to the Lane
BURNHAM have been confirmed as Worcester City's opponents in the FA Trophy third qualifying round. The Zamaretto League Division One Midlands club, from Buckinghamshire, defeated Croydon Athletic 2-1 in their second qualifying round replay
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Boys face some heavyweight competition
TWO budding football stars from Worcester tested their skills when they met Latabe the African elephant. But the elephant, who is famed for her football exploits, met her match in the youngsters from Warndon Villages Football Club. West
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Join us for night of fashion and salsa
A GLAMOROUS evening of fashion and dance is set to raise funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Hundreds of people are expected to attend Salsa with Promesse at The Crown and Sandys restaurant in Ombersley, near Worcester, on Thursday, November 12. The
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School celebrates after work ethic praised in report
A SCHOOL has been given 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
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The Autumn Scene Part 2
AFTER the poor summer of 2009, the weather pattern changed, bringing us blocking anticyclones which diverted normal Atlantic autumnal weather well away from our shores. The warm pool of air over the near Continent and the hot weather over France and
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PM accepts Kelly Report
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown today accepted "in full" the Kelly report on MPs' expenses, which said MPs should no longer be able to claim for their mortgages or employ family members at the taxpayer's expense. Mr Brown wrote to Sir Christopher Kelly
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Sven set for Malvern visit
FORMER England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is set to make an appearance at Malvern Town Football Club tomorrow night, according to Notts County. The 61-year-old Swede is due to visit Langland Stadium for the FA Youth Cup first round proper tie between
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We don’t know which services will be axed
LEADING members of Worcestershire County Council have been grilled in public on how they plan to make about £45 million in savings over the next four years. Chief executive Trish Haines, council leader Dr George Lord, cabinet member for finance Adrian
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Future still uncertain for day centre users
A DAY centre for severely disabled people once again faces an uncertain future after plans to investigate its possible closure were given the go-ahead. Worcestershire County Council has decided to take another look at the future of Pershore Day Centre
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Royal Mail refuses to reveal delayed post figures
ROYAL Mail has refused to say how much post sent to people in Worcestershire has been delayed because of strikes. The company said 25 million items had been delayed nationally but refused to release any local figures. The post has been
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Chance to continue our good home form
IT is an important time coming up for Worcester City with two games in 48 hours at St George’s Lane. We host Welling United on Saturday and Chelmsford City on Monday in Blue Square South as we look to put the Eastleigh result behind us. Our home form
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Richardson targets full season with Worcestershire
BRIGHT lights, big city, the draw of the big smoke. For some people, London is the centre of the universe and they would not swap life in the capital for love nor money. But Worcestershire new boy Alan Richardson couldn’t wait to return to the Midlands
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Drake hoping for cup giant-killing
DAVID versus Goliath. The mythical battle of a small man taking on a giant. On Saturday, there will be no myths with several such battles taking place. In Germany, former undisputed cruiserweight world champion David Haye looks to become the WBA heavyweight
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I’ll skip the swine flu vaccine thanks
SIR – Regarding the front page, Wednesday, October 28 – get the swine flu jab? No thank you. I have certain issues with vaccines, their constituents being the big one. Check out the constituents of the swine flu jab and draw your own conclusions. The
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Students make city vibrant place to live
Sir – I have, over the years, read many articles and letters in the Worcester News regarding university students’ alleged poor conduct and the presentation of a negative opinion of the university’s place in our city. This year I’ve enrolled as
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Council could help us through winter
Sir – Rising gas prices and the recession means many will struggle when it gets colder. Most of the energy coming out of a radiator goes straight out the door, windows, walls and roof. With good insulation you get much warmer at a fraction of the cost
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Woman doc plagued by boffin phone pest
A SCIENTIST who harassed a former colleague at Worcestershire Royal Hospital with resentful telephone calls has been given a three-year restraining order. Biomedical scientist Andrew Mohammed admitted harassment without violence of Dr Rosemary
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City new stadium options stay under wraps
WORCESTER City are remaining tight-lipped on possible new stadium sites being earmarked as alternatives to Nunnery Way. The St George’s Lane club have started looking at different options for a new home after supporters raised concerns at a
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800 bike thefts in three years
BIKE thefts in Worcester are continuing to soar but the culprits are escaping punishment leaving cyclists with no confidence in the city’s CCTV cameras. In the past three years there have been more than 800 bicycle thefts in Worcester with
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Bank staff on tenterhooks
STAFF at some of Worcester’s banks face a nervous wait to find out if their jobs are safe after cuts were announced at the Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC. Staff at the RBS branch in St Nicholas Street were told the company was restructuring and would
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Burglars hit family business hard
OVER £2,000 of games consoles has been stolen from a couple's business at an indoor market. Burglars took the items from Town Games in Evesham’s Central Market. “When I saw that everything had been taken I just felt like giving up, but we will have
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Friends join forces to create marketing firm
TWO former Worcester students have joined forces to create a new marketing company. Matt Lloyd and Ben Barnes met in 1995 while on a multimedia course at the School of Art and Design In Barbourne. Now, 14 years later and both successful former directors
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Economy subject of top-level talks
BUSINESSES and organisations across Worcestershire are being invited to put the economy under the spotlight at a special Worcestershire County Council event. Global Slowdown, Local Solutions 2 on Thursday, November 26, is being organised by the council
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Young chef gets taste of success in contest
A TALENTED chef from Worcester has won the under 23s Gold Award at the West of England Chef v Chef competition. The gong was scooped by Louisa May Matthews, who is studying at Worcester College of Technology and working at The Elms Restaurant in Abberley
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Fight flu with healthy meals
A NUTRITION lecturer at the University of Worcester is encouraging people to think more about their diet, as the second wave of swine flu begins to hit Britain. Dr Laurence Trueman said certain foods could help to stimulate your immune system, enabling
