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Robins boss wants improvement
EVESHAM United’s players have been told to get their act together as they head to Didcot Town on Saturday (3pm) looking to get the season back on track. The Robins have drawn their last four Zamaretto League Premier Division matches 0-0 and are out of
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You can join the Olympics
WORCESTERSHIRE companies are to be given the inside track on how to benefit from the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Hosted by the Hereford-shire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, a launch event for the 2012 Business Awareness Work-shops will take
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Dryden not concerned about new boss factor
IT is often said the worst time to play a team is when they have a new manager. Players are looking to make a name for themselves and want to prove they are worth keeping at the club. It is a situation that has inspired many sides to
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Uncertain Rovers in on-pitch pick-up
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager John Snape hopes his side can look forward to better times when they visit Soham Town Rangers on Saturday (3pm). The Victoria Ground club were buoyed by a 2-1 victory at Leighton and are confident of more Zamaretto League Division
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Standard of hotels in city poor, says report
A STUDY into hotel accommodation in Worcester has revealed there is room for improvement. The extensive report compiled by Humberts Leisure said the city must be proactive if is to attract more hotel operators and make the most of the current demand.
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Kapil wins England Under 19 selection
WORCESTERSHIRE academy starlet Aneesh Kapil has been named in England’s initial Under 19 World Cup squad. The 16-year-old right-hand batsman will be hoping for a happy new year when the final squad is named for the tournament in New Zealand, which begins
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Sewage proposal is costly and far too large
NEW sewage treatment works will replace septic tanks and soakaway systems in a Worcestershire hamlet despite concerns about its size, cost and location. Severn Trent Water’s application to build on land almost directly opposite a cottage in Coles Green
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Swifts want to stay in touch with home success
STOURPORT Swifts manager Neil Hunt has challenged his players to record their third home win of the season and assert their authority in Zamaretto League Division One Midlands. The Walshes Meadow club are 10th in the table and just four points shy of
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Youth side proving crucial to Malvern
MALVERN Town manager Chris Palmer has praised his young guns ahead of Saturday’s Aspire Midland Alliance visit to Barwell (3pm). Palmer’s side staged a remarkable recovery to draw 3-3 at Friar Lane and Epworth last weekend. He believes youth teamers
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Grant set to plug bus funding gap
A FUNDING gap in Worcester created by the free bus pass scheme for pensioners could be plugged with a special £130,000 grant. But in a bizarre twist, councils across the county which made a good profit out of the key government scheme last year are also
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LAMBOURNE
LAMBOURNE David Geoffrey Passed away one year ago today. Always in our thoughts. God Bless. Wife Norma, son David, daughter in law Pam and daughter in law Rachael. xx Published in paper 05/11/2009 in Worcester News
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DAVIS
DAVIS Elsie Passed away suddenly at home on October 24th, 2009, aged 90 years. Greatly missed by all the Family. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium at 1.30 p.m on Friday, November 13th, 2009. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired to St
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GARRETT
GARRETT Pip Of Stourport on Severn. Passed away peacefully in High Habberley Nursing Home, on October 27th, 2009, aged 90 years. Wife of the late "Jim" Garrett. She will be greatly missed by all her Family and Friends. The funeral service will
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PICKARD
PICKARD Maureen Formerly of Tenbury Wells. Passed away peacefully in Cyprus, on October 30th, after a short illness. Loving wife of John and mother of Karen and Helen. Fondly remembered as a member of a number of local amateur operatic and choral societies
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NASH
NASH Dan Congratulations on your Graduation. 2.1BA Hons in Creative Digital Media. Lots of love, Mum, Dad and Jon x x x Published in paper 05/11/2009 in Worcester News
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HALL
HALL Frederick John Fred Betty, Barbara and Barrie wish to thank everyone who attended Fred's funeral and for messages of sympathy, cards and donations Also carers past and present, Doctors and District Nurses at York House Medical Centre, Reverend Robert
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SELLWOOD
SELLWOOD William Bill Passed away one year ago today. As we sat beside you watching you slip away, our hearts heavy with sadness. Now you are at peace. We will never forget you. Tonight we look to the skies to see the brightest light and hope its you.
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LEWIS
LEWIS Wayne 21 you are today, 21 and so far away, 21 kisses for you above 21 thousand yummy hugs. In our hearts always and forever. Mum, Paul, Gemma and Nicole xxxx Published in paper 05/11/2009 in Worcester News
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LEWIS
LEWIS Wayne Someone so very special, so very missed, always in our hearts and thoughts. Uncle Mark, Auntie Po, Boys and Partners, Jay Published in paper 05/11/2009 in Worcester News
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Should have gone to Specsavers...
WORCESTERSHIRE’S most famous son has been staring towards the cathedral for nearly 30 years. And if Edward Elgar was ever in need of optical enhancement, he perhaps should have gone to Specsavers. Instead, the statue of the great composer is currently
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Tribute to a beloved son
A MOTHER has had a portrait of her late son tattooed on her arm using ink mixed with his ashes. Lisa Richmond had the portrait of Ayden, who died aged two, inked on to her arm along with the words ‘my son will walk with me forever’.
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Beauty Tip of the Week - Cheek Blusher to suit all
Benefit's cheek blusher, CORALista suits everyone and will warm and wake up your skin during the winter season. RRP £22.50 Powderazzi - The limited edition box which consists of a glamorous entourage of powders such as CORALista, the coral/peach cheek
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Second of my 12 saves for Christmas
WITH just seven weeks until Christmas, here is the second part of my top tips to make sure you don’t break the bank. 7. USE DISCOUNT VOUCHERS RATHER THAN PAY FULL PRICE As we near Christmas there are loads of click ’n’ print around –
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Funding blow that may tear our network apart
AWORCESTER-based charity that provides a lifeline to people with mental health problems faces an uncertain future after council chiefs awarded an important contract to another national charity. Worcestershire County Council has awarded a contract
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Our views on rule changes are irrelevant - county MPs
MPs should no longer be able to claim for mortgages or employ family members at the taxpayer’s expense, a report by the standards watchdog said yesterday. Two Worcestershire MPs have said their opinions on the recommendations are “irrelevant
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Get the hairspray out for a great retro look
THE 80s are back and better than ever – as far as hairstyles are concerned, anyway. For those wanting to go for the stylish buzz cut look, but without the commitment of shaving your hair, Umberto Giannini in Pump Street say they have come up with
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Lauren takes on the stars
TEENAGER Lauren Honey is following her father’s footsteps by becoming a darts star. Lauren, daughter of world number 64 Dave Honey, is currently rewriting the history books in the Droitwich League. The 13-year-old, who is the youngest competitor in
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Former mayor falls foul of planning laws
A WORCESTER councillor, former mayor and former member of the city’s planning committee has been refused permission to extend his home. Councillor Allah Ditta applied for permission to extend the back of his house in Richmond Road, off Wyld’s Lane, Worcester
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Smith facing battle to win new Worcestershire contract
NEW lucrative age incentives are coming into county cricket next season — with the emphasis on playing youngsters. So being over the age of 26, out-of-form and in the final year of your contract might give you the feeling that you’re going
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Meet Emma, Britain's tallest schoolgirl
A WORCESTER pupil has proved she’s head and shoulders above her classmates by being crowned Britain’s tallest schoolgirl. At 6ft 5.5in Emma Cahill towers over the other girls – and teachers – at her school. Despite being bullied over
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Players will not rest on their laurels
JUST because we picked up an impressive 113-111 win over Leicester Riders, it doesn’t mean to say I’m a happy coach. Yes, for three-quarters of the game on Sunday we dominated them, but we have to remember that the match isn’t played for just three-quarters
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School chiefs reject ‘religious bias’ claim
EDUCATION chiefs have firmly rejected allegations from Worcester MP Mike Foster that they have discriminated against Catholic schools when allocating funding. Mr Foster accused Worcestershire County Council of religious discrimination, after obtaining
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Odd to see an MP
SIR – The only time any politician visits my humble abode, Mr Phillpott, October 17, is when an election is looming. GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
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Private pensions better than public
SIR – In welcoming Colin Jones’ letter of October 30 on public sector pensions, I would add that the average pension for people in the Hereford and Worcester local government scheme is just £4,563 a year. This is a funded scheme, which depends on investing
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Tories and Labour two sides of same coin
SIR – Mike Foster MP has criticised the Tories’ pledge to cut public services but the Government and the Lib Dems are determined to do the same. Nick Clegg has said his party would make “savage” cuts to the public sector. Brown announced at the Trades
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My family cannot sleep due to noise
Sir – Some of this year’s intake at the University of Worcester are a bunch of antisocial yobs. I live in a mid-terrace in St John’s, with students either side. One lot are fine, but the five lads on the other side are a complete nightmare.
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Students deserve fitting celebration
SIR – In 1995 I gained a degree at Worcester College of Higher Education, as the university was known. It was something I never thought I was capable of doing and I was so glad I could attend a graduation ball where I could let my hair down after three
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City's £1.6m trade boost
BUSINESSES in Worcester have voted in favour of paying for a new scheme which will give a £1.6 million boost to trade in the city centre. Taxi marshals, new Christ-mas lights and parking payable by mobile phone are among a raft of projects which will
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Warriors handed cup boost
A QUARTET of key Worcester players have resumed training ahead of Saturday’s LV Cup clash with Newcastle Falcons at Sixways (12.30pm). Veteran prop Olivier Sourgens is in contention for the first time since damaging his knee 12 minutes into
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COMMENT: The BID has potential to revamp city
THE decision by local businesses to vote in favour of creating a Business Improvement District in Worcester city centre is good news. This newspaper has been a wholehearted supporter of the plan to create a BID and we are delighted with the yes vote.
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Rocking for the world
WORCESTER bands came together to make the city’s Oxjam event a huge success. Nineteen local acts, from metal bands to acoustic singer songwriters, took part in the fund-raiser and played live in four venues over two days. The free gigs, which took place
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Pets crematorium gets turned down
A CREMATORIUM for pets will not be added to kennels in Worcestershire. The owner of Brookend Kennels in Stocks Lane, Leigh Sinton, Malvern, had hoped to offer an extra service to incinerate household pets such as cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters and birds
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Spend your money on something vital this Christmas
AN alarm system could be the perfect Christmas gift for elderly relatives. Age Concern’s Aid Call alarm system is proving to be a popular gift for older relatives in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. “For families thinking ahead, the Aid Call alarm
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Band gets to finals of national talent contest
A GIRL group from Worcestershire has reached the finals of a national talent competition. The Charities beat thousands of other acts to make the Open Mic UK finals and are now in with a chance of winning sought-after investment and a record contract.
