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Calendar full of our history
CENTURY-old photographs have been compiled for a special calendar. Worcestershire Record Office has compiled the photographs from across the county. They have been taken from glass negatives and many have never been seen since they were originally taken
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I nearly died in Christmas lights switch-on crush
A WORCESTERSHIRE schoolgirl feared that she was just minutes from death when she got caught up in the crush during the Birmingham Christmas lights switch-on concert. Fourteen-year-old Ellie Jones, who lives in Vines Lane, Droitwich, and goes
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It was a privilege to be at cathedral
THE bishop and dean of Worcester have been joined at Evensong by the head of Worcester Mosque. The Rt Rev Dr John Inge and the Very Rev Peter Atkinson invited Mullah Hafeezud Din, the head imam at Worcester Mosque, who became the first Muslim cleric
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City votes on new boss
COUNCILLORS have appointed a new managing director to run Worcester City Council's paid service. Duncan Sharkey was unanimously backed by councillors to take on the role, following a vote at The Guildhall. Mr Sharkey, who was not present at the extraordinary
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Please give all you can afford
PEOPLE in Worcestershire are going all out to raise funds for this year’s Children in Need appeal. The charity aims to help disadvantaged children and young people in Britain and relies on proceeds given by the public. These are some of the local events
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Crash shuts Worcester to Leominster Road
A VAN driver was airlifted to hospital after a crash on the main road between Worcester and Leominster The crash, which also involved an articulated lorry, happened on the A44 at Knightwick at 2.20pm, between the B4197 and the junction for
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Truck and 4x4 in shunt
A WOMAN was treated for minor injuries after a shunt involving a 4x4 and a recovery truck. The crash happened on the A442 near Hartlebury at about 1.40pm, today. Emergency services were called out to a stretch of the road three miles
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We don’t want gipsy site here
A GIPSY site on the outskirts of Charlton, near Evesham, could be forced to move after district councillors refused to approve it retrospective planning permission. At a development control committee meeting at Pershore Civic Centre, councillors
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Second defeat for city women
WORCESTER Women’s first fell to their second defeat in Midlands Premier Division, going down 3-2 at Harborne. The city side took the lead against the run of play when captain Rachel Creese converted a short corner. However, Worcester found themselves
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Saunders released by Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves have released American Kenny Saunders. Head coach Chuck Evans felt that his guard-forward had failed to live up to expectations in the British Basketball League. Saunders follows Anthony Martin, who was released earlier in the season
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Cycle marathon for hospice
A FORMER Worcestershire schoolboy has completed a marathon cycle journey down the length of Britain raising more than £5,300 for St Richard’s Hospice. Richard Morris, aged 24, cycled 950 miles in nine days starting at John O’Groats. He called on his
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Weekend hockey fixtures
SATURDAY ENGLAND HOCKEY LEAGUE Men’s Conference West: Stourport v Bournville (11.30am). BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN’S LEAGUE Midlands Division One: Worcester v Barton (noon). West Midlands Premier Division: Evesham v Finchfield.
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Stourport are held by basement boys Plymouth
STOURPORT Men’s firsts’ inconsistent form continued as they were held to a 3-3 draw at basement boys Plymouth Marjons in the English Hockey League Conference West. The hosts looked vulnerable from the beginning and both sides squandered several opportunities
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Why is my illness so unknown?
PULMONARY hypertension is usually a terminal condition so it may seem strange that few people have ever heard of it and even some experts in the medical profession can fail to diagnose it. But a Worcester woman who has this rare and potentially
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Sick man took ‘speed’ for medicinal reasons
A MAN suffering from coeliac disease has claimed he used amphetamines to give himself energy. Tino Balbini, a sufferer from the gluten and wheat intolerance, made the claim when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court. He admitted possessing
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Locks are lost for charity
A WOMAN has had her head shaved after shoppers donated to charity. Lesley Simmons, who has been a volunteer in the Droitwich Blue Cross shop for two years, promised to shave her head to help raise money for the sick and homeless animals cared for by
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BALLOT: Do you live to work or work to live?
IT'S a fairly simple question today with no real reason or motive behind it. Some people love their jobs - it's part of who they are, whereas some people spend all day clock watching and practically pull the door from the hinges at 5pm. But which side
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Charity fund-raiser banned from the roads
A MAN who raised more than £1,000 to help wounded comrades has been disqualified from driving. Alan Smith, aged 48, admitted driving while over the limit at Worcester Magistrates Court. The court heard how police followed Smith, of Melrose
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Mullan signs new contract with Warriors
MATT Mullan - one of England's most promising and talented front-row forwards - has today signed a new two-year deal to remain with Worcester Warriors. Mullan, named in the England Saxons EPS squad in July, was due to be out of contract at the end
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Cancer survivor donates life-saving kit
A CANCER survivor who owes her life to staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital has donated a piece of life-saving kit to help others like her. Diane Cox has donated a £800 suction machine to the Worcester hospital which will help patients with
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BARTON
BARTON June Alan and Family would like to thank everyone for their messages of sympathy, their support, their kind donations and for all who made November 9th a celebration of June's life. We would also like to thanks the Doctors and Nurses on Laurel
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ATKINS
ATKINS Doreen Ivor and Family wish to thank everyone for their many cards and kind messages of condolence following their sad loss, and to all who attended Doreen's funeral. Very special thanks to Canon Robert Jones, Mike Elden Organist and to everyone
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HANDLEY
HANDLEY Nora nee Marshall After much suffering passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2009, at home aged 86 years. A devoted mum, nan, nanny great and sister. She will be much missed and fondly remembered by all. Funeral service at St Barnabas Church
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DERRETT
DERRETT Frederick William Originally of Worcester. Passed away suddenly at his home in Montreal, Canada, aged 84 years. A much loved brother of Frances Griffin. Remembered by all the Family. Published in paper 18/11/2009 in Worcester News
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GIBBONS
GIBBONS David Passed away peacefully on November 11th 2009, aged 62 years. Much loved son of Dylis and loving father to Phil and Nick. The funeral service will be held at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, November 24th at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only
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BARNETT
BARNETT Don Passed away twenty years ago, 18.11.1989. God called your name, but you didn't go alone, part of us went with you. Loved and missed, daughter Kim, son in law Gavin, grandchildren Amanda and Wesley and baby great grandson Andrew. xxx Published
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Leonorah Lyn November 18th, 1941. It's been a long time without you, Sad days, long lonely nights, But I still love you with all my heart. I will never forget you. Goodnight, God bless. Keith. Published in paper 18/11/2009 in Worcester News
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SMITH
SMITH Charles Charlie Three lonely years without you. I still can't believe it's true, That God should have taken you away from me. My life, my world was you. Wherever I go, whatever I do, My day begins and ends with you. So sadly missed by loving wife
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TREDWELL
TREDWELL Grace 18.11.29 With all our love and congratulations on your 80th birthday. From Debbie, Stephen, Lesley, Melanie, Rachael and all the Family. Published in paper 18/11/2009 in Worcester News
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STRIDE
STRIDE Bill Eileen and Family wish to express their sincere thanks to all Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for all the kindness, sympathy and support shown to them during their recent bereavement. Also for the many cards, letters of condolence, and donations
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Leonorah Mum, a day doesn't go by when I don't think of you. Love and miss you so much. Julie and Family. x Published in paper 18/11/2009 in Worcester News
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SMITH
SMITH Charles Three years today. Dad, there's a memory in our hearts today, The passing years can't take away. Also remembering little Daniel. From Helen, Martin and Families. Published in paper 18/11/2009 in Worcester News
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WOOD
WOOD Christopher Mitchell Fond memories of a husband, dad and grandad who passed away ten years ago November 17th 1999. Remembered by Christina, Bev, Richard, Laura, Shawn and Emma. Published in paper 18/11/2009 in Worcester News
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Hundreds pay their respects to Joyce
HUNDREDS of mourners gathered yesterday to pay their respects to a popular Worcester woman. A horse-drawn carriage laden with flowers carried Joyce Bluck through the streets of the city to the crematorium on Astwood Road. The 87-year-old passed away
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Rovers lose at Slough
BROMSGROVE Rovers let a lead slip twice as they lost 3-2 at Slough Town in Zamaretto League Division One Midlands. Omar Spence scored after 60 seconds and Danny Scheppel restored the visitors’ advantage following Danny Jordan’s equaliser. However, Simon
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Bans for trio
THREE women have been suspended for 35 days or more by the Worcestershire Football Association. Karly Smith, of Herefordshire and Worcestershire League outfit KGV Ladies, is out until January 10 after being handed a 56-day ban. Worcester City’s Samantha
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Worcester influence in England squad
WING wonder Kat Merchant and back-row dynamo Heather Fisher, who both play for Worcester, have been picked to start England’s clash with world champions New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday (4.45pm). The game will follow on from the match between the
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REVIEW: Shakers at Swan Theatre, Worcester
THIS piece treads the familiar track so beloved of Hull Truck Theatre, a desolate road where hopes and dreams fall by the wayside with every step. We enter - or are rather hurled - into a world of grubby bars with pretensions far above their station
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Bank worker stole to fund cars and holidays
A COUNTER manager stole £45,000 from the Malvern bank where he worked to fund gambling, cars and holidays. Jonathan Jeynes either pocketed cash directly from the till at Barclays or transferred money into his own bank account. He hid
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I’ve had amazing time: X Factor Lucie - video
HUNDREDS of people turned up to see Lucie Jones bring her star quality to Worcester. The 18-year-old X Factor contestant, who was voted off the ITV show 10 days ago, performed live at Tramps nightclub on Monday. It has been a whirlwind
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Tabitha records national time as Worcester swimmers shine
SIX Worcester swimmers travelled to the new pool at Corby for the Midland Winter Short Course Championships. While there were fine performances from Hayley Weaver, Joel Smith and Cara Lee, it was the club’s three breaststroke specialists who made the
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Warriors’ stand opening is a right royal occasion
WORCESTER Warriors’ multi-million pound east stand has been officially opened by the Princess Royal. Princess Anne unveiled a plaque at the Sixways stand’s modern top-floor Pitchview Suite in front of more than 100 invited guests, Warriors club officials
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Team ready to continue adventures in the cups
FOLLOWING success against Redditch United in the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup, we now want to progress in the FA Trophy. It would be good to be involved with two cup competitions and have a distraction from the league, although we haven’t lost sight
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Theatre boss unveils £2.5 million revamp
AMBITIOUS plans to raise £2.5 million for a new studio theatre in Worcester have been unveiled. Proposals to rebuild the Swan Theatre studio were revealed as civic dignitaries and supporters of the arts were celebrating the refurbishment of
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Actions on Europe beginning of end
SIR – Where will you live, when the politicians have wrecked this country? My letter on Europe, published October 19, said: “Our MPs are involved in an act of barefaced treachery, unsurpassed in modern times. It defines them as cheats and liars.” Won
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Single people beware the tax interrogators
SIR –The Gestapo lives on in Worcester in the form of the Single Person Discount Review Body. I was accused of not responding to the review body letter which cost me a first class stamp the day after receiving it, and had to phone an 0845 number
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COMMENT: A dramatic twist in the Swan’s tale
IT seemed he had dropped this snippet of news into the final stages of his Swan relaunch speech almost as an afterthought. But once the immensity of Chris Jaeger’s announcement of his next big project – to create a new studio theatre for the Swan – started
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Hydropower has plenty of potential
Sir – In response to John Norwood’s letter of November 11, I agree there is significant hydropower potential in Worcestershire and the surrounding region. I have been managing and installing run-of-river hydropower systems since 2006 and would love to
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Parking ticket is typical Tory odium
SIR – I drove a disabled OAP into Worcester, in their own car, and parked in the council car park at the Corn Exchange. A blue disabled badge was clearly left on display. On return from a short shopping trip to the Shambles we found a parking ticket
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Where’s incentive to travel by bus?
SIR – Re: Park-and-ride/bus fares. Why are students offered reduced price bus fares to go into the city, bunk lessons and drink themselves (more) stupid while I either pay exorbitant fares to travel by bus from Warndon to the city centre and back or,
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Monday, November 23 to Saturday, November 28 - CABARET at Bristol Hippodrome
CABARET at Bristol Hippodrome Monday 23rd - Saturday 28th November Evenings at 7.30 pm. Matinees on Wed and Sat at 2.30pm Tickets: £10.00 - £32.50 Concessions available www.kenwright.com No under 13's will be allowed Cabaret, starring Wayne
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Aussie banter fails to distract Grove
ALEX Grove was only yesterday named in the Scotland squad to face Australia at Murrayfield, but has already been subjected to a barrage of antipodean banter from Sixways. The 21-year-old Warriors outside-centre, who made an impressive debut in his country
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Dryden calls for City to show killer instinct
MANAGER Richard Dryden wants his side to show more of a killer instinct in their bid to climb the Blue Square South table. City, who don’t return to league action until Saturday week, eased into the semi-finals of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup with
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Council reveals sources of £2.m development cash
A FULL breakdown of the £2.8 million from planning applications which Worcestershire County Council has yet to spend has been revealed. We reported previously in your Worcester News how the cash-strapped council has £2,893,689 in unspent contributions
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Worcestershire in swoop for Shakib as overseas player
WORCESTERSHIRE have snapped up the world’s leading one-day international all-rounder as their overseas player for the second-half of the 2010 campaign. Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan will join the New Road club in mid-July, subject to a visa, following
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Choir marks milestone with Haydn piece
A POPULAR choir will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a baroque concert. Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir and Worcester Chamber Orchestra will perform Haydn’s Creation at the city’s cathedral on Saturday. The concert, which starts at 7.30pm,
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Fashion supremo gives £5,000 to good causes
A FASHION guru has donated cash to help create a dedicated breast unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. George Davies combined his love of fashion with his love of sport by hosting a GIV Girls A Day Out at Sixways Stadium in Worces-ter earlier this
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Planners hit out as council ruling rapped
PLANNERS have defended themselves after being attacked by a member of the public who felt they were not doing their job properly. Roger Kordas made the accusation about Malvern Hills District Council’s planning department after he said it failed to recommend
