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Sex accused teen back in the dock
A MAN charged with a sexual offence and is awaiting trail has breached his bail conditions. Shawn Rhodes had previously given no indication of plea to the sexual offences charge with a minor when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates court. However
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Coffee event to help the homeless
A FUND-raising coffee morning to help the homeless is being held at Worcester’s Guildhall next month. The event which is raising money for St Paul’s Hostel Dry House Project will be be held on Friday, December 18, between 9am and 1.30pm. The Bromyard
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Tom didn’t let illness stop him getting degree
A STUDENT who bravely battled with a prolonged illness has graduated from the University of Worcester with a BA honours degree. Tom Hunt, aged 26, was diagnosed with ME – myalgic encephalomyelitis – when he was 15, but he had suffered from the illness
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Children wax lyrical about climate change
CHILDREN at a Worcester primary school have written a series of poems about climate change to help mark Switch It Off Week. Last week’s initiative was a bid to encourage Worcestershire people to do their bit to tackle climate change.
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Warning after van driver gets stuck in flooded ford
A WARNING has gone out to motorists after a van driver became stuck in a flooded ford. The incident happened at Squires Walk, Kempsey, near Worcester, at 2.30pm yesterday. West Midlands Ambulance sent an emergency care practitioner in a rapid response
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Windo extends Sixways contract
SIXWAYS legend Tony Windo has penned a new deal to remain as Warriors’ scrum and forwards coach until at least 2013. Having agreed a new contract, the former Worcester prop, who played for the club for 10 years, is determined to continue developing a
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Snape is seeking home joy
BROMSGROVE Rovers will be looking to inflict more misery on Beaconsfield SYCOB when the sides meet at the Victoria Ground in Zamaretto League Division One Midlands on Saturday (3pm). The Buckinghamshire outfit were demolished 6-0 by Stourport Swifts
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Memberships cut at New Road
WORCESTERSHIRE have reduced their club membership package for the 2010 season. The club membership package, which covers all matches except home Friends Provident Twenty20 Cup group games, will cost just £129 if purchased before January 31, 2010, compared
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City aim to break down the barriers
IF Worcester City are going to advance in the FA Trophy they will need to find a way past one of English football’s most stubborn defences. Burham arrive at St George’s Lane on Saturday for a third qualifying round clash having not lost a game in 12
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Drug addict shoplifter jailed for nine months
A WOMAN who became addicted to drugs when she was 14 has been jailed for nine months for a string of shoplifting and theft offences. Kelly Goatcher, now aged 24, sobbed in Worcester Magistrates Court as she pleaded guilty to six charges against
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Swifts facing crucial games
STOURPORT Swifts are hitting form at just the right time, according to manager Neil Hunt. A 6-0 thrashing of Beaconsfield SYCOB last Saturday and Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against second-placed Chesham United in Zamaretto League Division One Midlands has left
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'Drugs den' busted by police
POLICE have targeted a suspected drugs den in Worcester after residents raised concerns to officers. A team of officers descended on the address in Washington Street, Arboretum, at about 10am today. They say a "substantial amount" of the drug was found
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Alma ban is cleared
WORCESTER team Alma are free to continue playing after paying their fines and having a suspension lifted. The team, based in Droitwich Road, had been banned indefinitely by the Worcestershire FA for failing to cover the costs of bookings for player Kevin
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Worcestershire open up with Middlesex at home
WORCESTERSHIRE have been handed a home start when they return to LV County Championship Division Two in April. The County will entertain Middlesex on April 9 as the 2010 domestic campaign gets under way. New Road chief executive Mark Newton is hopeful
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Deal to save city CCTV unveiled
THE city’s CCTV system looks set to be saved under a new deal to be struck between the police and councils. Live monitoring of Worcester's existing camera system was set to end in April, 2010, because of a lack of cash. But following
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Flood warnings in Herefordshire
A SERIES of flood warnings have been issued in Herefordshire. The Environment Agency has said there is a chance the River Wye may flood in Hereford, between Hay-on-Wye and Hereford, between Ross-on-Wye and Hereford and at Hampton Bishop.
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Flasher targets town teenagers
A MAN indecently exposed himself to teenage girls before running off. Police want to trace the man who committed the sex act in front of the two girls in Stourport after approaching them in Hanstone Road at 9pm, on Tuesday, November 10.
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Fifty years protecting town's heritage
A GROUP marked 50 years of protecting Pershore’s heritage by going back to the place it all began. Pershore Civic Society celebrated the milestone with a dinner for 40 guests at the Angel Hotel in High Street, where the group held its first meeting on
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Palmer primed to boost fortunes
FORMER Hereford United striker Marcus Palmer has joined Evesham United as manager Paul West looks to increase his side’s scoring prowess. Although the Robins have netted three times in their last two games, they failed to find the target in their previous
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Arson arrest over flat blaze
POLICE have arrested a man on suspicion of arson following a fire at a flat in Stourport. The blaze, which damaged the hallway of a third floor flat in Mitton Close, happened at 11.20pm last night. Nobody was injured in the blaze which was
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Festive treats sent to soldiers
TROOPS fighting in Afghanistan will have a happier Christmas thanks to a kind-hearted group of women and generous donations from across Worcestershire. Women from Crowle Ladies, a group of public-spirited women from the village, have collected more than
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Why did headmaster take our pictures off school's walls?
MEMBERS of an Evesham art group have accused a headteacher of “unnecessary censorship” after he ordered their drawings to be removed from an exhibition. The art by Evesham Life Drawing Group, which includes nude women, was put up in the Arts Centre –
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Buy Local praised by economic chiefs
YOUR Worcester News Buy Local campaign has been praised for attracting thousands of shoppers to the city. Officers believe that a couple of thousand extra visitors to the city centre can be specifically linked to our campaign. The Worcester News Buy
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Flats evacuated after arson attack
MORE than 20 people were evacuated from their homes after a suspected arson attack on flats. Police and fire crews were called to a house fire in Mitton Street, Stourport, late yesterday evening. They were called to a third floor flat
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KELLY
KELLY Stuart Passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2009 aged 85 years. A dearly loved and devoted husband to June. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, 25th November at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations
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RICHARDS
RICHARDS Wayne Passed away suddenly 3rd October, aged 31 years. Cherished son of Mary Collins & Arthur Richards, treasured brother, loving husband of Jo, adored grandson and nephew and a dear friend to many. Memorial service at St Barnabas Church,
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Horstmann returns for Bath test
INFLUENTIAL back row Kai Horstmann returns to the starting line-up for Worcester Warriors as they entertain Bath in the Guinness Premiership at Sixways tomorrow night (8pm). Horstmann, who has been out of action since mid-September, returns to the pack
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Play area was 'a carpet of splinters'
WOOD chips covering a revamped children’s play area have had to be dug up because they do not meet health and safety laws. The chips were laid at Heather Close play park in St Peter’s, Worcester, earlier this month during scheduled improvement work by
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County 2010 fixtures
WORCESTERSHIRE FIXTURES 2010 Middlesex (CC, h, April 9-12) Leeds/Bradford UCCE (UNI, h, April 15-17) Surrey (CC, a, April 21-24) Sussex (E40, h, April 25) Glamorgan (CC, h, April 27-30) Surrey (E40, h, May
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Money saving tips of the week
How’s your credit score? Almost certainly it’s nowhere near as good as you imagine. Since the credit crunch started, everyone’s has been knocked down a level. Those who once had excellent scores now get the products that people with
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Pamper yourself with a little beauty therapy
IF you are already feeling stressed in the run up to the festive season, then help is at hand from a very local source. Some of you may have already heard about the stunning products from Dr Hauschka, which have been boosted by celebrities
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Post a letter to Father Christmas
LIZ Johnson and seven month old Lily meet Santa at the post box at Malvern Tourist Information Centre where children can post their letters to Father Christmas. The post box can be found inside the centre at the top of Church Street. Children
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Rhodes plays down Worcestershire links with Jayawardene
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes has played down reports the county are trying to sign Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene as their overseas player for the first half of next season. The Royals have already secured the services
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Alma face county FA ban
A WORCESTER football team will be banned from playing any matches unless they pay two fines by tomorrow lunchtime. Alma, who are bottom of Worcester and District Sunday League Division Four, have been suspended indefinitely by the Worcestershire
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Bull looks to bounce back
TERRY Jenkins will look to bounce back from his 5-4 defeat to Adrian Lewis tomorrow night when he faces James Wade in the the second round of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts. The Bull, from Ledbury, had already qualified for the last 16 at the
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'Demons' made soldier pester ex
A TERRITORIAL Army soldier with “demons in his head” has admitted harassing a former girlfriend by constantly sending her texts, e-mails and Facebook messages. Carl Hydes blamed his behaviour on post traumatic stress disorder and depression
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Walker hoping for Turkish delight in under 23 event
KIDDERMINSTER judo star Kate Walker has been included in an eight-player Great Britain team to compete in the European under 23 Championships, being held in Antalya, Turkey, this weekend. Samurai Judo Club ace Walker will fight in the under 63kg competition
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BALLOT: Would you get the swine flu jab?
A RECENT survey suggests that of all the people so far offered a vaccine against swine flu, only 46% have accepted. There are thought to be around 11 million people in the 'at-risk' groups offered the jab to date, but opinions are split. Some people
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Beauty Tip of the Week - Red hot lips
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Missing county woman found dead
A WOMAN from Evesham who went missing more than a week ago has been found dead. Miriam Cross, of Hinton-on-the-Green, was last seen at Evesham Community Hospital on Tuesday, November 10. The body of the 23-year-old was found in Cheddar
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Brave Ben will ride a sleigh at city Santathon
A LITTLE boy who battled leukaemia is set to ride a sleigh in Worcester’s Santathon. Brave Ben Price, aged two, will ride around the course dressed as an elf on a sleigh pulled by his Boxer dog Winston, who will be dressed as a reindeer. Ben was diagnosed
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Home form keeping us in the hunt for play-offs
MAINTAINING good home form will always give you a chance of reaching the play-offs in the British Basketball League. That is something we are managing to do at Worcester Wolves. If we can start stealing a couple of wins on the road as well, then things
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Weekend football fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Martley Spurs v GDL Saturday (D Taverner); Powick FC v Northway (R Fisher); VBL Sports v University of Worcester (D Amor). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Areley Kings v Cookley; Furnace Sports v Burlish
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Try resident-only parking badges
SIR – Re: Parking in St John’s. Many towns and cities get around the sort of problem endured by the long suffering residents of St John’s by imposing resident-only parking zones or by issuing resident-only parking badges. Not a difficult solution,
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Up creek together
SIR – Your Comment of November 9 says: “Something is going very wrong somewhere.” This statement applies also to the whole confounded world. We are all up the creek together. GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
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Cure for so much council sick leave
SIR – In the real world of businesses which have to give an efficient service and operate at a profit or die, employees who are off sick have no pay for three days, then get statutory sickness pay of £77 per week. If this applied to council employees,
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Can’t change rules after joining club
SIR – Let’s hope we hear no more about the Lisbon Treaty now Cameron has woken up to the fact that once you join a club you can’t change the rules. I just wonder how many have read the conditions or understand what the Lisbon Treaty is all about. JOHN
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We can get out of the Lisbon Treaty
SIR – Despite what David Cameron says, I see no reason why a future British government cannot get us out of the Lisbon Treaty. It was signed by an unelected prime minister on behalf of a previous despised prime minister without the authority
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Multi-storey car park is sensible solution
SIR – Re: Parking for the university. Recent publicity about parking problems in St John’s suggests to me that there could be a commonsense solution by creating a multi-storey car on the vacant vegetable market site in Hylton Road. This, together with
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Burglars strike while children sleep
A HUSBAND and wife from Worcester have been left feeling shaken and vulnerable after burglars broke into their home while their three young children were asleep upstairs. Thieves climbed over a fence into Steve and Karen Kelly’s garden before
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Prison officer smuggled drugs in her bra
A WORCESTER prison officer who smuggled drugs and mobile phones ordered by inmates into a maximum security jail has been jailed for seven years. Lucy Reynolds, aged 29, was paid £600 by prisoners’ contacts on the outside for the four-month
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String of offences for boozer
A 23-year-old man carried out a robbery when he was abusing alcohol, Worcester Crown Court heard. Caleb Walker, of The Council Houses, Alyton, Ledbury, pleaded guilty to robbing Arthur Bryant of a wallet and cash on Wednesday, August 12. He also admitted
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Archives are in safe hands
THE archives of Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are now in safe hands with Worcester storage company Lansdowne Rodway Document Storage & Record Management. “We are pleased to be working with the chamber and the service we provide to
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Sign up for new diploma
A FINAL call to Worcestershire manufacturers wanting to get involved in a pioneering new qualification has been made. The Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design (MPD) was launched in schools and colleges across England in September. It is being
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Shoplifting dad needed 'arrest ID'
A FATHER stole two £1 pairs of spectacles so he could visit his son in prison, a court was told. John Smith, aged 63, admitted stealing the glasses from Poundland in the Shambles, Worcester, on Thursday, November 5 Worcester Magistrates Court heard
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Special guest for Christmas charity fayre
SANTA will pay a visit to a Christmas fayre to raise cash for a blind charity. The fayre at Sight Concern, The Bradbury Centre, Sansome Walk, Worcester, will be open from 6pm until 9pm on Wednesday, November 25. The day will provide an opportunity
