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Old site chosen for school and children’s centre
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has submitted a bid to build a new multi-million pound Stourport Primary School, nursery and children’s centre. The school would be built on the site of the former Lickhill Middle School in Lickhill Road and would
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Eleven months for man who lied to avoid taxi fare
A DISHONEST passenger has been jailed for 11 months after trying to lie his way out of a £40 cab fare. Alan Lee, of Ombersley, got a cab from Worcester to Astley, near Stourport, on Thursday, August 13, last year but didn’t tell the driver he had no
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St George’s power towards title quest
ST George’s moved closer to the top of Worcester Table Tennis League Division One with their third consecutive 10-0 win. They whitewashed Himbleton ‘A’ but then dropped a point in defeating YMCA Falcons 7-3 at home. Falcons’ Ian Bell caused the upset
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Mentor nurses mark success
NURSES and midwives who mentor students from the University of Worcester have been celebrated during an awards ceremony. The University’s Mentor Awards evening saw 11 awards handed out to recognise the outstanding contribution to the student practice
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Tigers dismantle Rushwick record
NORTHSIDE Tigers claimed the honours at the top of Mercian Festival Junior League Under 13s Division Two. They faced fellow unbeaten club Rushwick Youth and stormed to an 8-1 success. Despite a high work-rate from the hosts, Tigers turned on the style
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Where is missing Evesham woman?
Concern is growing for a Worcestershire woman who has been missing for three days. South Worcestershire Police have issued the picture of 23-years-old Miriam Cross, who is causing officers and her family “great concern”. The last confirmed
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He lives on a narrowboat and enjoys making people laugh
A CERTAIN chap by the name of William Shakespeare once reckoned that the world was a stage and there are probably few people who would dispute that observation. Young up-and-coming Worcestershire actor and comedian Ben Humphrey certainly wouldn’t argue
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Recycling gives family plenty of food for thought
Day SIX: SATURDAY, LAST DAY A focus on recycling every day during National Recycling Week must surely give us all food for thought. And food is where we leave the Clarke-Morris family this week, with a look at how they recycle their
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Nunnery dish out rare loss for the Sharks
NUNNERY Wood Tigers Under 12s inflicted Warndon Villages Sharks’ first defeat in normal time for more than a season. They defeated their city rivals 2-1 in the Stourport Youth League Cup first round with goals from Alfie Driskel and Josh Smallman. Sharks
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Abbott heading to Dubai
WORCESTER Warriors’ Jake Abbott is in the England Sevens squad for the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens. The 21-year-old homegrown player will miss Warriors’ Guinness Premiership clash at London Irish as he takes on USA, Russia and Kenya on December 4 and
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I've finally found Billy a century after he died in the Great War
LORD Kitchener’s face appeared to be everywhere that late autumn of 1914. His piercing eyes stared down from countless posters up and down the land, exhorting young men to join the colours without delay. From John O’Groats to Land’s End, the youth of
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Top rock band in city for first time
ROCK band Ash are excited to be performing in Worcester for the first time as part of their new tour. The Northern Irish band, whose hits have included Oh Yeah and Girl From Mars, will be in the city on Thursday as part of their new A-Z tour
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Kitchen firm wins fight for low rates
HARD-WORKING small business owners have won an appeal victory when their rates doubled after moving an internal office just two metres. The rates for Ombersley Road-based PS Kitchens were set to go from £129 per month to £265 after a revaluation visit
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Fortey marks 100th game with captain's armband
HOOKER Chris Fortey will make his 100th appearance for Worcester Warriors as he leads the team into battle in the LV Cup clash at Scarlets tomorrow (3pm). Fortey captains the team as director of rugby Mike Ruddock makes 11 changes to the
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BULLOCK
BULLOCK Ann Marie Happy Birthday to a very special auntie. Hope you have a great day. All our love Richard, Becki, Kim and Chris. xxxx Published in paper 13/11/2009 in Worcester News
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KENT
KENT William Bill Joy and Family wish to thank everyone who attended Bill's funeral and for messages of sympathy, cards and donations. Very special thanks to Doctors and Nurses, Haresfield Surgery, Worcester Royal Hospital, Brookdale Care, Kidderminster
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SMITH
SMITH Christopher Kinsey Formerly of Geneva Close. Died peacefully in hospital on November 5th 2009, aged 74 years. Cremation at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel, Cardiff, CF14 9UA on Tuesday, November 17th at 1.15 p.m. Sadly missed by all. Donations
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR Raymond Dennis Ray of Baveney Road Passed away suddenly on November 2nd, 2009 aged 63 years. Formerly of The Ridgeway, Stourport on Severn and Geraldine House, Malvern. A wonderful gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him
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BRADBURN
BRADBURN Frank Passed away suddenly on November 4th, 2009 aged 81 years. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, November 18th at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for County Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Bedwardine
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HEMMING
HEMMING Raymond Remembering a dear dad and grandad who passed away sixteen years ago today. Loved and remembered always by Hilary, Ron and Grandchildren x x x Published in paper 13/11/2009 in Worcester News
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JAKEMAN
JAKEMAN Reginald Passed away peacefully in St Richards Hospice on November 6th, 2009, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Doreen and much loved father of Ivor and Lynne. Grandfather to David and Sara, Daniel and Matthew, great grandfather to Chloe
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DANIELS
DANIELS James Arthur Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on November 8th, 2009 aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Eileen, father of Robert and Paul, father in law of Jasmin and Susan, brother of Rose, much loved grandfather of Janine
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RICHARDS
RICHARDS Frank Humphrey Robert Bob of Hollow Court Farm, Stock Green. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home following a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Anne, treasured father of Robin, Tim and Ian and a special grandpa to Victoria and Charlotte
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GRINNELL ANDERSON
GRINNELL ANDERSON Hayley and Jim would like to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter Nuala Jean Gray Anderson on Monday, November 9th. Love from All the Family. Published in paper 13/11/2009 in Worcester News
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SMITH
SMITH Stewart Doug and Betty Smith would like to express their sincere thanks to all Family and Friends for their support , floral tributes and donations, received during the sad loss of their son Stewart. Also thank you to St Richard's Hospice, Corbett
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LONG
LONG Maurice Loving memories of a dear husband, dad and grandad who fell asleep eighteen years today. Remembered always, with love. Jean, Helen, Karen and Gary Published in paper 13/11/2009 in Worcester News
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WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS John November 13th. Another birthday without you. Still sadly missed, but happy memories. Ros, Stephen, Beverley, Simon and Stephanie. Published in paper 13/11/2009 in Worcester News
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Nobody can tell us why our baby daughter died
A grieving couple have been told no one knows why their 10-day-old daughter died. Sarah Gaffney and Luke Dayus, the parents of Pheobe Rose, said they were disappointed an inquest into her death had no answers. Speaking after the inquest Miss Gaffney
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New Road’s family affair
TAKE one look at the history books of Worcestershire County Cricket Club and you would have to go a long way back to find a team that doesn’t involve a D’Oliveira or a Rhodes. In 1964 the legend that is Basil D’Oliveira began his illustrious New Road
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Dumped canal dog - suspects arrested
TWO men have been arrested today after a dog's body was dumped in a canal, weighted down by dumbells. The dog was found in the Worcester-Birmingham Canal near Blackpole Industrial Estate on Thursday, September 24. Details of the horrific
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Ben becomes a Red Arrows pilot
A WORCESTERSHIRE fighter pilot will be joining the ranks of Britain’s elite air force display team. Flight Lieutenant Ben Plank, of Kidderminster, is now a member of the lucky few privileged to fly as a member of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic
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BALLOT: Friday the 13th
TODAY, apparently, is one of the unluckiest days of the year. If you believe in superstition you're more likely to slip on a banana skin on Friday the 13th than you are any other day. Some people, incredibly, take the day off work and stay in the house
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Attacking ethos to tackle table toppers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates has vowed his side will go on the attack to stop Blue Square Premier pace-setters Oxford United in their tracks tomorrow (3pm). The U’s come to Aggborough with an impressive record of just one defeat this season
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Community officers don’t hand out tickets
THE head of local policing in south Worcestershire has confirmed that community support officers working in and around the city are specifically told not to issue fixed penalty notices. Chief Inspector Jerry Reakes-Williams said CSOs are not
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City team looking to march on
TABLE-topping Worcester Wanderers entertain Silhillians in Midlands Two West (South) tomorrow. Elsewhere, Bromsgrove travel to Luctonians for a Worcestershire versus Herefordshire derby match in National Three Midlands. SATURDAY National Three
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Bulls hope to spoil Barnet run
HEREFORD United manager John Trewick believes the trip to high-flying Barnet should hold no fears for his side tomorrow (3pm). The Bulls, who have progressed to the FA Cup second round and the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy southern semi-finals in the past
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Scottish centre to make debut
MALVERN have been warned against complacency when they take on National Three Midlands basement boys Bedford Athletic at Spring Lane tomorrow (2.15pm). Despite being only two places better off, Malvern gave league leaders Ampthill a run for their money
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Queen forgot oath
SIR – How did the queen manage to bypass her coronation oath and sign the Lisbon Treaty? It expressly forbids handing over power to any foreign ruler to govern this country from outside the realm. She didn’t have to follow the advice of ministers.
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EU is dumping on us from a great height
SIR – Andrew Gardner’s assertion that the UK could not survive outside the EU is precisely what the EU wants us to think. They’ve certainly succeeded where Mr Gardner is concerned. How exactly would the UK governing itself once more be political disaster
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Lisbon Treaty truth is now emerging
Sir – Well it is here at long last. We now have the Lisbon Treaty forced upon us by a party that promised everyone a referendum on the policy. The truth has started to emerge that we were all denied the referendum because the treaty would possibly make
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Cameron’s ideas are just dishonest
Sir – David Cameron has announced he can no longer support a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and instead has put forward a set of cynical proposals on his policy towards the EU if he was elected PM. These proposals are dishonest and not worth the
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Referendum would amount to treason
Sir – I am deeply worried about the continual suggestion by political parties that we should have a referendum on the now permanent Lisbon Treaty or whether we should leave the EU. May I remind everyone that it is not in the remit of any Parliament or
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New medical centre will make life easier
NHS patients in the Droitwich area now have access to specialist consultant care on their doorstep in the same building where they see their GP. The service was launched at the Spire Droitwich Clinic, at Droitwich Medical Centre in Ombersley Street,
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Richardson relishing Black Ferns tussle
WHEN the two best teams in women’s rugby go head to head this weekend, a Worcester girl will be in the thick of the action. England host reigning world champions New Zealand at Esher RFC tomorrow (4pm) and Alice Richardson, who plays her club rugby for
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Key 24 hours for the Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves are facing a gruelling 24-hour double-header in the British Basketball League. Tonight, Chuck Evans takes his side to Newcastle Eagles (7.30pm) before returning home to face MK Lions at the University of Worcester tomorrow
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Street sweepers stand idle for a year
SWEEPERS that should be keeping Worcester City centre’s streets clean have not been used for a year. Four small street sweepers have been sitting idle after they broke down and the firm which supplied them to Worcester City Council went into
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COMMENT: Time to cut right back on BBC excess
BACK in June when the BBC first released details of expenses claims made by its top executives we asked whether the corporation was in competition with MPs to see who could waste the most public money. Our politicians at last seem to be
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Laughs with Lenny up for grabs
THE hugely popular Rock With Laughter show is an unashamedly feel-good affair. This year your Worcester News has teamed up with producers of the Christmas variety show, which is being held at the LG Arena in Birmingham on Friday, December
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Cricket team bowled over by festive run
COUNTY cricketers swapped their bats for Santa suits and big white beards to promote the Worcester Santathon. Players from Worcestershire County Cricket Club recently got into the festive spirit and warmed up with the Leukaemia Care mascot,
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Late parking for festive Evesham shoppers
LATE night Christmas shoppers in Evesham will be able to park for free. The decision by Wychavon District Council follows a plea from the Vale of Evesham Commerce and Tourism Association to grant the concession. “We really feel that
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Free training to help bosses in workplace
A WORCESTERSHIRE human resources company is offering employers the opportunity to benefit from a free training event focusing on equality and anti-discriminatory practice in the workplace. The training session, taking place at the YMCA in Worcester,
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Classic makeover for kids' tale
PETER and the Wolf will be performed at a unique children’s concert this weekend. Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra will give a family concert at Bishop Perowne CE College in Merriman’s Hill Road, Worcester, at 2.30pm tomorrow. The programme
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Rugby stars set for royal visit
THE Princess Royal is visiting Worcester next week to see behind the scenes at Worcester Warriors. Princess Anne will be at Sixways Stadium on Tuesday to learn about the rugby club's development and its work with local charities. She will be given
