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Chance to see rare and exotic birds up close
RARE and exotic birds have gone on show in Worcester. A fascinating new exhibition, which opened at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum in Foregate Street on Tuesday, is giving people a chance to see rare birds – including some that are now extinct
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Court preferred shoplifter be set free
A CROWN court recorder expressed "disappointment" at being unable to give a shoplifter a community sentence - after a parole board delay meant he was still locked up. Matthew Martindale had been released early from a 45-month jail term for robbery.
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Bus scheme gets cash windfall
A POPULAR youth bus has received additional funding which will enable it to be decorated and kitted out with new equipment. The Wychavon Youth Bus has been given £30,000 from the community cash back fund run by West Mercia Local Criminal Justice Board
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High hopes for cancer gig
A GROUP of Worcestershire musicians are raising cash for a worthy cause next month. Malvern Hills District Brass Band will be staging their annual Christmas charity concert at the Huntingdon Hall on Saturday, December 5, in aid of the Macmillan Cancer
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Wilding on target in draw
CRAIG Wilding scored his fifth goal of the season as Worcester City drew 1-1 at Dorchester Town. Wilding put the visitors ahead in the 54th-minute but Matt Groves levelled 15 minutes later. Both sides went in search of a winner but had to settle for
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Cancer service bid data may be flawed
A HEALTH chief says a controversial rival bid to base head and neck cancer surgery at a Gloucester hospital instead of Worcestershire Royal Hospital may have been based on flawed data. John Rostill, chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS
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Time of reflection as people gather for Lights of Love
MORE than 1,000 people packed into Worcester Cathedral last night to take part in a candlelit parade for the Lights of Love event. The evening, run by St Richard’s Hospice, began at the cathedral by giving people an opportunity to gather and reflect.
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Llanelli Scarlets 32-17 Worcester Warriors
FINAL SCORE CLINICAL Llanelli Scarlets claimed an LV Cup bonus-point win over Worcester Warriors at Parc y Scarlets. However, the young visitors showed good fighting spirit to win the second-half with tries from Matt Cox and Graham Kitchener. For
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Full-time - Dorchester Town 1 Worcester City 1
90+1 mins: Birley takes a City corner short to Carter, he crosses and Daniel heads wide. 87 mins: Adaggio crashes a fine shot against the post from the best part of 30 yards. 86 mins: Frantic end to the game as both sides look to take
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Time spitting was given the red card
SIR – The Health Practitioner Agency has warned that the habit of some football players of spitting could lead to infection being passed on. The issue has been brought to light by some Blackburn and Bolton players showing signs of swine flu. Spitting
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Delight as new foster homes are found for pets
A FAMILY forced to sell their home to avoid repossession have found foster homes for their beloved pets, thanks to the kindness of Worcester News readers. Penny Rowe, of Farleigh Road, Pershore, feared she would have to give her pets away as the family
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Trees chopped down in error are replaced
TREES that were chopped down by mistake outside KFC in Worcester have been replaced. The trees, which provided screening for KFC in Blackpole, were chopped down as reported on the front page of your Worcester News on Thursday, August 27. But workers
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It’s loos with a view for fried chicken firm
A TRIAL of waterless urinals at Kentucky Fried Chicken stores has become known as ‘the Worcester experiment’ after the city’s store was chosen to test out the idea. Men caught short while visiting the KFC in Blackpole have been acting as unknowing guinea
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RICE
RICE Eric Special birthday memories of an exceptional father and grandfather, always loving, funny, loyal and fair. Jan, Tony, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Published in paper 14/11/2009 in Worcester News
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Vivian nee Harding In loving memory of a wonderful mother, passed away seven years ago. Always in our thoughts. Love Martin, Malcolm and Family Published in paper 14/11/2009 in Worcester News
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MAXWELL
MAXWELL John November 15th 2008. Passed away one year tomorrow. Where has the time gone dad. Never forgotten. The Maxwell Boys. Published in paper 14/11/2009 in Worcester News
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BRUNGER
BRUNGER Edna Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts. Enid, Dave, Carol, John and Families. Published in paper 14/11/2009 in Worcester News
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LUCY
LUCY Gerald Wonderful memories of a dear husband, dad and grandad, taken eight years today. Always in our thoughts. Jill and your loving Family. Published in paper 14/11/2009 in Worcester News
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MEGRETTON
MEGRETTON Marilyn Passed away three years today, sadly missed and forever loved by husband Tony, children Leisa, Jason and Families. As you were, You will always be, Treasured forever, In our memory. Published in paper 14/11/2009 in Worcester News
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Bust of man who brought us sunshine comes to gallery
A TRIBUTE to legendary comic Eric Morecambe has taken pride of place in a Worcester museum. Victor Heyfron’s bronze bust of “the tall one with glasses” is on display at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum as part of the annual Worcester Society of
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'Satan's posters' cause concern
STRANGE posters that apparently promote the Church of Satan have caused concern in Worcester. Posters advertising a ‘family friendly’ Church of Satan gathering have appeared in various locations around St John’s, much to the surprise and upset
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Police arrest two men over dead dog in canal
SUSPECTS have been arrested over the death of a dog found in a Worcester canal with dumb-bells tied around its neck. West Mercia Police arrested two men yesterday in connection with the death of the dog, whose body was found in the Worcester-Birmingham
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COMMENT: Why spend thousands on consultants?
THE small band of Labour county councillors faces a tough task in defeating any of the Conservative-dominated authority’s policies following its dismal showing at this year’s local elections. Cabinet members will quite rightly say it is easy to shout
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Politicians just put themselves first
Sir – Watching Question Time recently it brought home to me something which I couldn’t pinpoint as to why politicians never seemed to come over as people to put my faith in. Listening to Sir Ian Blair I realised that servicemen join up putting loyalty
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Hunting issue is just spin and sound bite
Sir – By hitching a ride on the wobbly electoral bandwagon of New Labour, Louis Stephen does Worcester Green Party a disservice. His letter of November 7 claims it would be a waste of time holding any further debate in the House of Commons on the subject
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A hotter problem
SIR – What worries me, Michael Foster, is not only the credit crunch, but also global warming! (Column, October 22). GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
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Bishops converted
Sir – I am sure the Bishop of Worcester can speak with confidence when he said few bishops would convert to Catholicism, after all it appears most have already converted to Islam. M Swiers Worcester
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No honour in MPs
SIR – I see MPs are still addressing themselves as the honourable or right honourable. After the expenses saga I think this phrase should be dropped because it’s certainly not appropriate to a large number of MPs. JOHN SHEARON Worcester
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Why not rethink donor regulations?
SIR – Further to the letter from Sarah Veall (November 7), I also have had experience of EU regulations with regards blood donation. Earlier this year I underwent internal camera investigations in hospital. Luckily nothing was found to be wrong
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Anger as council spends £1.7m to save £45m
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is to spend £1.7 million on consultants and a small team to tell it how to make £45 million in cuts. Opposition members have attacked the plan for experts to help leading County Hall figures slash the budget by 15 per cent
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Standing ovation for Reg, 91
A VETERAN fund-raiser and entertainer has raised more than £100,000 for charity and was asked to provide an impromptu performance by music legends Foster and Allen to celebrate. Reg Box made the unexpected appearance on stage at Malvern Theatres
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Seasonal fair to be opened by actor
SIMON Shepherd, star of television’s medical drama Peak Practice, will be the special guest of honour when Community Action Malvern and District holds its popular Christmas fair on Saturday, November 21. Mr Shepherd, who is in town to appear in Our Man
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Cameras, action! How we won starring roles
A NUMBER of sites in Worcestershire will get a starring role in a forthcoming film festival. Several films have been shot across the county in recent years, from British romantic comedy Faintheart to revenge thriller Straightheads starring Gillian Anderson
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Whatever the weather...
THE first of the seasonal gales and heavy rain will be hitting Worcestershire this weekend. Worcester News weatherman Paul Damari said there was some very unsettled weather today before it becomes slightly calmer tomorrow. Mr Damari
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Debt lifeline as more people have problems
MORE than 250 Worcester people filed for insolvency last year and the figure looks set to rise, according to experts. The Debt Advice Foundation has predicted that 2009 will see the highest level of personal insolvencies since records began in the 1960s
