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TV star Paul to appear at county venue
THE daytime television show Flog It! will be filming in Worcestershire this weekend. Antiques expert and show presenter Paul Martin will be at the Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Malvern, on Sunday to host a Flog It! valuation day. Members of the public
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Get in quick for station visit
DADS and male carers will be able to enjoy a special day out with their children at Evesham Fire Station. The trip on Saturday follows on from a successful event in October, organised by Orchard Vale Children’s Centre in Evesham as part of a monthly
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Photographers scoop awards
KEEN photographers from Worcestershire Camera Club have clicked their way to success in a prestigious national competition. The county photographers won best rookie in the Inter Club Photographic Print Competition held in Connahs Quay, Liverpool. The
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Talei ruled out for four months
NETANI Talei is facing four months on the sidelines after having surgery on his left shoulder. The Worcester Warriors number eight injured his left knee and shoulder in the LV Cup victory over Newcastle Falcons on November 7. The knee
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We leapt out of plane for charity
THREE daredevils have raised more than £1,000 for children with liver disease by jumping out of a plane. John Stinton, of Fernhill Heath, near Worcester, has liver disease himself and jumped from 10,000ft to raise cash for a charity that has
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Pub boss loved to play piano
THE funeral of Tony Howells, the former landlord of the Queen Elizabeth pub in Elmley Castle, near Pershore, who died last month aged 71, took place this week. Mr Howells came to the Queen Elizabeth in 1963 with his parents Fred and May. A pianist
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Take a seat, Doctor
David Tennant takes his seat in the new Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Actor David Tennant lent his support to the Transforming our Theatres Appeal when he visited the site of Royal Shakespeare Company's new theatre. It was his first time with the company
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Bringing life to toys through dance
Britain’s Got Talent Winners Diversity will be gracing the Wolverhampton Civic Hall stage on their first ever headline tour next year. In May 2009, Diversity took the UK by storm by winning Britain’s Got Talent and now they have announced their
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Nothing quite like being in bad company
The original members of Bad Company - Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke - have announced that they will reunite for a series of shows in April next year. This marks the first time the original members will perform in the UK together
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Scrap motors turned into customised jobs
SCRAP vehicles have been customised and accessorised by students at a Worcester college. The Worcester College of Technology staged its biggest event ever for this year’s Colleges Week. Organised by the Association of Colleges (AoC), they took on the
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Sex, drunks, drugs – the mayhem outside our window
TRADERS in a troubled corner of Worcester are being plagued by gangs of drunks and drug addicts. People in Lowesmoor say they face a daily battle against anti-social behaviour. Groups of homeless drunks gather in shop doorways, defecate
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Visitors leave it late for victory
UPTON Snodsbury took a step towards the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division One title as they came from behind to win 4-3 at Bretforton Old Boys. In a feisty encounter, Layton (two) and Baird scored to put the Old Boys ahead after Upton had
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Vandals cause £10,000 of damage to cars
AN estimated £10,000 of damage was caused when vandals targeted a Worcester car sales company. A total of 13 vehicles on the forecourt of CARS – Corporate And Retail Services in Sheriff Street Industrial Estate, were damaged between midnight and 5am
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Help me race my pink car
A FEMALE drag racing fan battling cervical cancer has asked businesses to sponsor her pink racing car to help raise money for Worcester’s St Richard’s Hospice. Beckii Bomford, of Syne-hurst Avenue in Badsey, near Evesham, was diagnosed with cervical
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Teen made sex suggestions to girl, 9
Police are hunting for a teenager who approached two young children in a play area and made sexual suggestions to the girl. The incident happened at 3.30pm on Sunday when a 10-year old boy and 9-year old girl went to the play area in Penhaligon
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Droitwich prove too good for Worcester
DROITWICH Rugby Club's Under 17s won 15-10 at Worcester in the North Midlands Southern League. Droitwich started brightly and were rewarded with an early try scored by Jack Allan and converted by Oliver Swift. Swift added a drop-goal but Worcester replied
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Pet Idol '09 - vote for your favourite
THE Worcester News' annual Pet Idol competition has started hotting-up with a 24-page special in our print edition. Dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets and even a goat appear in yesterday's pull-out, all of which you can vote to be your winner for 2009
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Princess Royal opens Warriors stand
WORCESTER Warriors multi-million pound East stand has been officially opened by the Princess Royal, today. Princess Anne unveiled a plaque in the stand’s modern top floor Pitchview Suite in front of more than 100 invited guests, Warriors club
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Man who failed to reform is sent to prison
A 33-year-old thief has been jailed for 20 weeks after failing to mend his ways. District judge Bruce Morgan said the court system could not help people “unless they helped themselves.” Dean Nightingale, of Droitwich, appeared at Worcester
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Alice in Chains
AT the end of September, Seattle grunge legends Alice in Chains released their first album in 14 years. Black Gives Way to Blue was the first offering not to feature singer Layne Staley, who died on April 5, 2002, after years of substance abuse
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Heavy rain swells the Severn
HEAVY rain over the weekend has caused river levels in Worcestershire to rise. This picture shows the swollen Severn in Worcester. It was taken near Croft Road, where the pleasure cruisers dock during the summer. Despite the wet conditions, the
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Teenagers blazing the trail to have their say
A UNIQUE group of teenagers from Worcestershire is blazing a trail by getting together to address problems affecting youngsters in their town. The newly formed Pershore Town Youth Council, which came together for their first meeting just a few months
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Cricket club’s charity support
A NEW partnership between a cricket club and a charity campaign could boost a new £2.5 million breast unit. Worcestershire County Cricket Club has teamed up with the 2nd Skin Lingerie Bra Chain Gang to host an event to raise funds for the Worcestershire
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Fantasy Ice Cave at Twycross Zoo
NEW for Christmas 2009 at Twycross Zoo, is the fabulous Fantasy Ice Cave. Come along and enjoy yourself on the entertaining snowball shy. Prize for everyone who knocks down the snowmen. Children’s Dreams of Christmas begin as they walk through
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The Autumn Scene Part 3
AS the days become shorter and the nights longer, both the day time and night time average temperature lowers. All plant life shuts down in readiness for the onset of the winter season, which runs from about the 21st December up until the end of February
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MILNER
MILNER Greta Passed away after a short illness at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 76 years. Wife of the late Bill and a dearly loved mum, mother in law and nan. She will be sadly missed. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium
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FREEMAN
FREEMAN Gordon Passed away suddenly on Monday, November 9th, 2009, aged 72 years. Darling husband of Diane. Beloved father of Andrew and Lisa, loving grandad of Ashley, James, Sophie and Jordan. Special thanks to Hamish for all his kind assistance. Funeral
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LOCK
LOCK Ann Passed away suddenly on November 10th, 2009, aged 65 years. A loving wife to Tom and a very much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Missed by "the apple of her eye", Reece Tom Tom! Sadly missed by all Family and Friends
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LONG
LONG Mark Passed away one year ago today. You will always be in our thoughts today, tomorrow and always. Love Wendy, Nigel, Steven, Karen, Joanne, Adam, Antony, Kele and Stu, Adelle, Nathan, Jordan, Ben and Jake xxx You'll never walk alone Published
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CLIFTON
CLIFTON Sarah Louise Wish you were here to meet the rest of your family. Still hurts, love you always. Julie Published in paper 17/11/2009 in Worcester News
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CLIFTON
CLIFTON Sarah Louise Precious memories of our much loved daughter. Forever in our hearts. Loved and missed so much. Mum and Dad x x Published in paper 17/11/2009 in Worcester News
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CLIFTON
CLIFTON Sarah Forever in our thoughts. Pat and Family Published in paper 17/11/2009 in Worcester News
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GARDNER
GARDNER Janet Jenny of Lower Wick. Passed away peacefully at St Richards Hospice on November 11th, 2009 aged 88 years Beloved wife of the late Harry. Much loved mother of Derek, Keith and Lesley, loving grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral Service
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We’re planting our apple trees to help campaign take off
APPLE trees are being planted in a Worcester park in a bid to help save the planet. The city will be “twinned” with the village of Sipson, which is earmarked for destruction if the proposed third runway at Heathrow airport goes ahead, when Worcester
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Cabbie locked up for shoe attack
A CITY cab driver who beat his wife black and blue with a shoe has been jailed for six months. District judge Bruce Morgan told Zia Hussain his attack had every aggravating feature he could think of and branded him a “coward” for hitting his
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Wolves twins go for glory
WORCESTER Wolves twins are fighting it out for a place in the England Under 16s team. Matthew and Ashley Dunwell have caught the eye playing for Wolves Under 15s and 18s, winning places at the national trials in Northampton on November 29. The 15-year-olds
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Basketball: Wolves twins go for glory
WORCESTER Wolves twins are fighting it out for a place in the England Under 16s team. Matthew and Ashley Dunwell have caught the eye playing for Wolves Under 15s and 18s, winning places at the national trials in Northampton on November 29. The
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Danger of online bullying is hot topic
ONLINE bullying will be a hot topic at a Worcester school this week. As part of anti-bullying week, children, parents and staff at the Nunnery Wood High School will have a talk from an employee of computer giant Microsoft to tell them about
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Martley Primary School: Smoothie operators use pedal power
A SMOOTHIE-making bike was one of the highlights at a Worcestershire school’s green awareness week. Children at Martley Primary School who are working towards their school travel plan and eco-schools status, were encouraged to travel to school
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BALLOT: Organ donation
A MAJOR advertising campaign is currently running in an attempt to persuade more people to become organ donors. About 90 per cent of people in the UK say they would be happy to donate their organs after their death, but only 27 per cent have
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Jenkins into next round
TERRY Jenkins booked his place in the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a 5-3 defeat of American Darin Young. The Bull, from Ledbury, followed up Sunday’s defeat of Denis Ovens with another solid display, which leaves Young
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River School: Wise pupils learn how to make money grow
PUPILS have been learning how to grow money. Children at the River School in Rose Bank, Worcester, were given a pound and challenged to see if they could make it grow to raise funds for their new classroom block. Teacher Stephanie Boyd said:
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University recycling scheme up for national green award
A SCHEME to encourage students at the University of Worcester to recycle their waste is in line to win one of the top prizes at this year’s Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice. The joint initiative between the university and
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Regents Theological College: Theological college set for its first graduation
STUDENTS at one of Worcestershire’s newest colleges are preparing to graduate. Fifty-one students from Regents Theological College in Malvern are getting ready for the college’s first graduation since it moved to its new home in West Malvern
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Clifton-upon-Teme Primary School: School first to gain parent partnership
A VILLAGE primary school has become the first in Worcestershire to achieve the Leading Parent Partnership Award. C l i f t o n - u p o n - T e m e Primary School, near Worcester, received the award as part of a national scheme being piloted in
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James through to Midland boxing final
WORCESTER City ABC Super Heavyweight Ashley James smashed his way through to the Midland novice final by stopping John Jones of Birmingham Irish. Jones came to the ring with an unbeaten record of five wins, but had not fought a boxer of James’s strength
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Hundreds left without water
A FAULTY pump left 1,700 Worcester households without water over the weekend. Severn Trent Water received 100 complaints from people living in the Warndon Villages area of the city after their water supply was lost. Frank Pardoe said
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Pupils benefit from new sensory garden
A SENSORY garden has been created at a Worcester special school. Children at the Fort Royal Community Primary School in Wyld’s Lane now have access to a sensory garden thanks to a grant from the Prime Foundation, a charitable trust that provides
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Dancing queens raise cash
MONEY, Money, Money and all the rest of the hits were played at a Mamma Mia dance party with the Abba Girls tribute band at Sixways Stadium Worcester to raise funds for life-saving breast cancer research charity Breakthrough. More than 120 people
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St Peter's Women's Institute
MAUREEN Matthews welcomed members to our annual meeting and harvest auction. We have been invited to Callow End for their December meeting and have sent out invitations to several WIs to join us for our Christmas party. The competition was a limerick
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Hadzor & Oddingley Women's Institute
THIRTY-ONE members attended the annual meeting. Ann Ballard gave an entertaining report on the International Nepalese Evening. Ann Oakes reported on the Corbett Group meeting. Jenny Marsh attended the autumn area meeting where she learnt there
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Embroiderers' Guild
ALYSN Midgelow-Marsden’s mini workshop Metal Magic clearly appealed to a large number of members and visitors to Worcester’s branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild on Tuesday, November 3. As spare chairs were found and extra spaces made at tables which
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Earl's Croome Women's Institute
AT OUR November meeting several forthcoming events in the county news were noted, with interest being shown in activities of the Science Club and in a visit to Slimbridge in February. A group of members had enjoyed a visit to St Richard’s Hospice
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Swan's rush hour rescue
THE rather odd sight of a young swan ambling the roads greeted rush hour motorists today. The downy grey feathered female was spotted in Brittania Square, and The Tything at around 8am taking a look around. Seemingly unconcerned by the
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Callow End Women's Institute
OUR November meeting was our annual meeting during which we heard various committee reports from the president, retiring secretary, treasurer and the events secretary. We managed to do a wide variety of visits and walks. We were also entertained
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Time for City to show they have the quality to stay up
SPEAK to just about anybody connected with Worcester City and they will say the team is too good to go down. Whether it be the manager, players or directors, the common consensus is City have too much quality within their ranks to be one of the three
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Swifts working trio set to return
STOURPORT Swifts will opt for experience over youth when they host Chesham United in Zamaretto League Division One Midlands tonight (7.45). Neil Hunt’s side won 6-0 at Beaconsfield SYCOB on Saturday with goals from Dene Whittal-Williams, Richard
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COMMENT: Why we must win battle for Lowesmoor
THE curse of anti-social behaviour has become one of the most pressing issues of our times. In cities, towns and villages across Britain, this unpleasant phenomenon has a depressing tendency to unfold on a daily basis. The problem seems to be mainly
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Humans could clean up streets better
Sir – Re: Street-cleaning. With the prohibitive cost of maintenance on machinery, how about giving a person on the dole a decent wage to look after their own patch? I’m sure you would get some takers for this during the current state of the job market
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Fox is not the only victim of hunting
SIR – I refer to the Green Party’s very sensible letter regarding the Conservatives intention of repealing the Hunting Bill. I should like to remind everyone that it will not only be the fox that will be torn to pieces, but it will be the hare which
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Were you a pupil at Barbourne Prep?
SIR – I am continuing to organise the first ever reunion for pupils and teachers who were at Barbourne Preparatory School, Worcester, from the 1940s to 1979, the period when Mrs Brady was head- teacher. We already have more than 50 ex-pupils attending
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Post office closures show MPs’ contempt
SIR – The Government has been accused by MPs of showing a “real lack of concern” for people affected by its programme of 2,500 post office closures. The Commons public accounts committee chairman said: “The consultation process appeared to the public
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Our famous sauce is mere shadow of its former glory
SIR – Your article ‘Have the secrets of the sauce been revealed?’ (November 3), prompted memories. Us oldies know Worcestershire Sauce is a mere shadow of its former glory! It’s been ‘improved’ for half a century. It’s now pathetic brown gunk, with
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Planning rules are not being enforced
SIR – Can you explain why Worcester City Council appear to be unwilling to enforce planning conditions? Over the years other residents and I have complained to various enforcement officers about the constant disregard of planning conditions placed on
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Highlands are best place for wind farms
SIR – I see that the company intending to put wind farms in our lovely English county is Scottish Power, but Peter Luff merely wants to regulate the siting of them. What is wrong with putting these things in Scotland? After all, we are supposed to have
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BNP trustworthy, unlike the others
SIR – why do you only publish letters attacking the BNP, like the one from George Cowley dated November 12? I trust the BNP more than the other parties, who have lied and betrayed us. So, here is a reply to Mr Cowley: Best National Party. Carl Mason
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Bank cash should go to help children
SIR –According to the Campaign to End Child Poverty the recession has led to one in five children in the UK living in households where neither parent has a job. Parents who lose their jobs should not have to worry whether they can keep their children
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Wow, what a picture
SIR – The photo (page 47, November 6), of actress Siobhan Dillon in stockings and suspenders brightened this 72-year-old’s morning! GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
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Are county council ideas very bright?
SIR – ‘Worcestershire County Council predicts its revenue budget may be reduced by 85 per cent of current levels over the three years from 2011 to 2014 which would leave the authority with around £45 million less to spend’. Their solution? Set up a new
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No people like these great show people
SIR – Dick Barton saved the day again with the help of an excellent Swan Theatre Amateur Company cast. The latest STAC production is great fun with some unexpected twists and well worth braving the inclement weather for. Well done to everyone for a
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We need a pelican crossing near park
Sir – If ever there was a need for another pelican crossing it must be at the south-east corner of Cripplegate Park connecting across to Worcester bridge. Recently, trying to cross the endless stream of rush hour traffic, a fellow pedestrian and I had
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Two swine flu victims are in intensive care
TWO people are in intensive care in Worcester suffering from swine flu but hospital chiefs have denied rumours that their condition is critical. Your Worcester News received reports that two people in their 30s, previously fit and well, were
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November 16 to November 23
100 YEARS AGO: “Nobby” Guy, recently convicted at the city police court of being a habitual drunkard with more than 70 conviction for drunkeness, said farewell to Worcester on Saturday. He went by train, in the company of Adjutant Snooks of the
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November 16 to November 23
THIS WEEK IN 1989: THE loyal people of Worcester braved the elements to give the Queen and Prince Philip a royal welcome when they visited the city last Friday. They came to lead Worcester’s celebrations of the 800th anniversary of the granting
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CCTV deal may save service
WORCESTER’s CCTV system is set to be saved, your Worcester News understands. Worcester City Council is on the verge of agreeing a deal with Wychavon District Council which would save the service. Although the cameras were never under
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Riders cross America for cause
TWO cyclists have completed an ocean-to-ocean challenge to raise funds for a Worcester children’s hospice. The intrepid pair cycled from Manhattan Beach in New York to Venice Beach in Los Angeles to raise vital funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Nic
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Bursary will give arty student a boost
YOUNGSTERS with creative flair are being offered £250 to study art. The Number 8 Community Arts Centre in Pershore has established an annual bursary for young people who want to pursue further study in the arts. The Ray Steadman Bursary will award
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Disabled people get career advice
A PROJECT to help disabled young people into work has been held in Worcester. Those who had taken part in the European-funded scheme Validating Mentoring 2 (VM2) gathered at the University of Worcester for a presentation event where they were able to
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Small firm support group launched
LOCAL businesses in Worcestershire have joined up to launch a new support group. Firms in Worcester and Droitwich have come together to set up a small business support group, aimed at helping businesses develop and grow, during the current
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Bail for harassment accused
A MAN has appeared in court accused of harassing his former partner at work and at home. Eric Court, aged 42, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court. He stands accused of assaulting a woman on Sunday, April 12, and of harassing by putting in fear
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Village logs 31,000 'speeders' in a month
CONCERNS have been raised about the number of cars speeding through a village near Worcester. A temporary speed activated sign put up in Kempsey to highlight the 30mph limit in the village was triggered 31,000 times in a month. Parish
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Charities and children are happy to see Santa
SANTA will be coming to Droitwich town centre every weekend before Christmas. For the first time, he will be welcoming youngsters to his grotto – set in an unused shop in St Andrew’s Square – throughout December. The grotto will be run with the help
