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Racial abuse followed 12-litre cider session
A DRUNK man hurled racial abuse at an Asian taxi driver then punched and kicked his car, hurting his own foot. The incident began when Paul Rothan stuck his head inside the open window of a taxi in Worcester Road, Malvern Link, and used racially
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Tim to hit heights in memory of dad
A FORMER Worcester schoolboy is in training to scale new heights to raise money for charity. Tim Curle, aged 55, will tackle Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, to help raise vital funds for St Richard’s Hospice. Mr Curle, an ex-pupil
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Brave Warriors go beyond the call of duty
A SPA in Worcester will be waxing the chests of some willing city rugby players this weekend. Local spa, Simply Beautiful, is holding a pamper day to help raise funds for Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign. This special festive event takes place
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Churches help homeless people
CHURCHES are hoping to give a Christmas present to every homeless person in Worcester – but need help. St Barnabas, St Wulstan’s and St Michael’s churches are joining together to get as many “Christmas boxes” as they can to provide each person at St
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Ron did well for town and he’ll be missed
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for Evesham’s longest serving councillor who has died at the age of 83. Ron Cartwright had been suffering from long-term illness when he died peacefully at Evesham Community Hospital on Sunday. He is survived by his wife
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Swifts in boost to end their poor run
STOURPORT Swifts aim to end a four-match winless run in Zamaretto League Division One Midlands on Saturday (3pm). They entertain strugglers Soham Town Rangers at Walshes Meadow with Chris Cornes and Mark Benbow back from suspension. Fellow midfielder
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Candidate takes train to eco conference
A WOULD-be MP for Worcester will be joining people from around the globe at the world climate change conference. Peter Nielsen, who is standing as an independent parliamentary candidate, left the city by train earlier today as he headed to Copenhagen
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When the call of duty required that bit extra
POLICE officers have been commended for helping to convict a man who killed a neighbour and seriously injured his family after setting their Malvern home alight. Stephen George-Davies, of Oak Crescent, was sentenced to at least 22 years in
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Strugglers looking to shape squad
BROMSGROVE Rovers are looking to bring in three new players to the Victoria Ground — but need to ship three out first. With the club in administration and money tight, manager John Snape’s assistant Darren Grocutt said it was difficult getting players
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Get your skates on
AN ice rink set up in Market Square in Evesham proved to be a tremendous success after attracting more than 1,000 people. The rink turned out to be so popular that the organisers almost ran out of skates. The town council’s promotions committee trialled
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Get your skates on
AN ice rink set up in Market Square in Evesham proved to be a tremendous success after attracting more than 1,000 people. The rink turned out to be so popular that the organisers almost ran out of skates. The town council’s promotions committee trialled
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Wembley ticket details announced
WARRIORS are on their way to Wembley and fans can now book tickets for the Guinness Premiership clash with table-topping Saracens in February. The iconic stadium will host Worcester’s return match with Sarries after the rtecent 12-12 draw at Sixways
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I want people to have the same chance in life as me
THROAT cancer survivor Paul Crawford owes his life to surgeons at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester. So it is no surprise that he should lead the fight to save the city-based service which saved him. Mr Crawford was given the
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We can help you to blow away those winter blues
HOMEOPATHY is sometimes criticised by people who don’t believe it does any good but rarely, say homeopaths, from those who have experienced its benefits. Winter may be the ideal time to sample some homeopathic remedies, especially with swine
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Inmate to take legal action on governor of prison
BRITAIN’S most dangerous inmate is taking legal action against the governor of Long Lartin Prison in Evesham after saying his human rights were breached while in custody there. Charles Bronson, a former circus strongman who has spent the last
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Festive gifts from firm for children in hospital
CHILDREN spending the run-up to Christmas in hospital have been given an early present, thanks to a Worcester company. Gtech, a floorcare company, donated a Microsoft X Box Elite to children on the paediatric ward of Worcestershire Royal Hospital
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Wife stands by child porn pervert
A MARRIED man says he is “disgusted” with himself after downloading thousands of “horrendous” pornographic images of children. Andrew Lumber admitted 18 counts of downloading indecent images of children when he appeared before magistrates in
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Marilyn Manson in Birmingham
The dark lord of all things goth visits Birmingham this weekend. Marilyn Manson will perform at Birmingham Academy on Sunday, December 13, in support of his new album, The High End Of Low. For tickets got to o2academybirmingham.co.uk
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CHORLEY
CHORLEY Jack On Decmber 5th, 2009, aged 80 years. A service to celebrate his life will take place at Worcester Crematorium on December 14th, 2009, at 2.30 p.m. All enquiries to Holland Funeral Service, Malvern, WR14 3LS Published in paper 10/12/2009 in
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MCAULAY
MCAULAY John Jock Formerly of Winslow Avenue, Droitwich Spa and retired employee of Garringtons, Bromsgrove. Passed away peacefully on Monday December 7th, 2009, at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch aged 88 years. Now reunited with his beloved Peggy.
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SHARP
SHARP Ranza Joy Peacefully at St Richards Hospice on December 6th, 2009. Much loved wife of Michael and loving mother of Kristian, William and James. Funeral service at St John-in-Bedwardine Church, Worcester, on Wednesday, December 16th, at 12 noon,
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WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS John Harley Retired BT Engineer, of Fernhill Heath. Passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2009 at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Nora, much loved father of Andrew, Paul and Donna, father in law to Sue, Debbie and
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HORNE
HORNE Phyllis Joyce of Cradley. Peacefully at Ledbury Community Hospital on December 4th, 2009 aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late David, mother to Brian, Terry and Margaret and a much loved grandmother and great grandmother. The funeral service will
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PATRICK
PATRICK Norman Treasured memories of my twin brother, who passed away one year today. Always in our thoughts. Geoff and Janet. Published in paper 10/12/2009 in Worcester News
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HOLTON
HOLTON Trevor Harry Passed away one year today. Sadly missed forever in our thoughts. Love Karen, Nic, Bethany and Thomas. xx Published in paper 10/12/2009 in Worcester News
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GOODMAN
GOODMAN David Thomas Dave All thinking of you on what would have been your 60th Birthday. You'll be missed, as always. Happy Birthday, Lots of love, All the Family xxx Published in paper 10/12/2009 in Worcester News
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Speedster Collins scores for England
HOT prospect Earl Collins was among the try-scorers as England’s under 19 regional academy side saw off the touring Australian Schools team 27-12 at Lymm RFC. The highly-rated Worcester Warriors wing, who was joined in the national side by his Sixways
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HALE
HALE Stephen Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Sunday, December 6th, 2009, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Sheila, much loved father of David, daughter in law Margaret and precious grandpa of Rebecca and Jonathan. Funeral service
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CARTWRIGHT
CARTWRIGHT Ronald George Honorary Freeman of the Borough Peacefully at Evesham Community Hospital on December 6th, 2009, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Daphne, also a much loved father to Paula, Stephen, Jayne and Andrew and grandad to Benjamin, Jenna
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NORTON
NORTON Hazel May Peacefully on December 4th, 2009, aged 83 years. Formerly of Holt Heath and The Old Bush, Callow End. Dearly loved mother of Suzanne, Andrew and the late David, also a much loved grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester
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GOURLEY
GOURLEY Jody and Duane Congratulations and welcome to another ray of sunshine, Ruby Anneshir, born December 5th in Essex. Love Mum and Dad Gourley and the Gang xx Published in paper 10/12/2009 in Worcester News
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BIBBY
BIBBY Joanne It's been three years since you were taken away, But my first thought is of you every day. Love you millions, Mum. xxx ------------ Just like our tatoos, We will always have you. Love Mum and Tim. xxx ------------ Sending love. Heartbroken
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HOLTON
HOLTON Trevor Harry Passed away one year ago today. Sadly missed by loving wife Doris. Published in paper 10/12/2009 in Worcester News
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McAyla meets the stars at bravery awards
A WORCESTER schoolgirl met stars of showbusiness and sport at an awards ceremony celebrating some of Britain’s bravest children. McAyla Johnston got to meet singer Peter Andre, former boxing champion Joe Calzaghe and X-Factor twins John and
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Today's TV listings
A PRODUCTION error in today's Worcester News means that our printed TV listings are for the wrong date. We apologise for any inconvenience and are happy to publish the correct schedule here.
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Pet Idol '09 - the shortlisted horses and birds
THE cutest cats, top dogs and your favourite small furry animals have all had their chance to shine in this year’s Pet Idol contest. Now it is the turn of the birds and horses which are in the running to take the crown as the region’s number
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First night for Cinderella with a twist
PUPILS at Worcester’s new Tudor Grange Academy are preparing for their first big production. They are staging A Modern Cinderella from tonight until Saturday when there will be a special Oscar performance during which the audience will be treated to
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BALLOT: Is Obama a man of peace?
BARACK Obama will pick up his Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo today. The prize was awarded to the first black US President in October for his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and co-operation between peoples". But
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Our ambulance crews are reaching targets
AMBULANCE crews are getting to 999 calls in Worcestershire much faster thanks to a combination of hard work and millions of pounds in extra cash from health chiefs As a result they are helping the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust to reach
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Our tame robin’s such a handsome little chap - video
THESE remarkable pictures show a wild robin happily taking food from a human hand. The robin has befriended a group of Worcester City Council workers, regularly greeting their van and hopping inside their cab to share their lunch.
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Trixie the Witch's Cat by Nick Butterworth
In his first glorious book for Puffin, picture-book genius Nick Butterworth has created the lovable Trixie, a witch's cat who would do anything to be rid of her one white paw. Hocus pocus and all sorts of magic follow with the most hilarious results
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Latest MPs' expenses revealed
THE latest round of expenses claimed by Worcestershire’s MPs were due to be published today. It will be the first set of claims revealed by Parliament since Sir Thomas Legg’s investigation earlieri this year. Following the investigation
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Is this happening?
SIR – With reference to global warming, can it be said that “while the world burns our politicians fiddle?”. Greg Fester, Malvern.
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Proud of troops and the welcome
SIR – I feel I have to write and say how proud I was to be part of the thousands of people who welcomed the soldiers of 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment (Worcester’s and Foresters) back from Afghanistan. It was a day I will not forget and I still feel
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Cuts will be in the services we need
SIR – Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that £12 billion “efficiency savings” – cuts – are to be made to public services. How dare the Government spend billions of pounds on bailing out the banks with our money and then attack our jobs.
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Terrible to see the hotels in trouble
SIR – How terrible to see two iconic hotels in Droitwich – the Chateau Impney and the Raven – in trouble. Is this the tip of the iceberg with the brine baths closing? Has it had a knock-on effect for the local hotels? The brine baths is a facility
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Drivers: Please take care with us cyclists
SIR – As a cyclist I understand what Bob Stone was saying (Letters page, December 3). I see fellow cyclists going though red lights and mounting the pavement to avoid waiting at them; also, riding without lights and showing little or no road sense
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It is the motorist that is the issue
SIR – Regarding speed limits. It is the driver rather than the speed that is the issue, although it is obvious that the higher the speed the greater risk of fatality. It seems to me that the safe driving of forklift trucks receives more attention
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Tuitupou out of Warriors cup clash with Connacht
IT’S a case of good and bad news in the Worcester Warriors camp ahead of Saturday’s Amlin Challenge Cup visit of Irish province Connacht (3pm). ‘Pocket Rocket’ Sammy Tuitupou misses the pool two clash with a bout of ’flu, but Alex Grove has
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COMMENT: Tough times – and it will get tougher
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling had the look of someone navigating a route through quicksand as he delivered his Pre-Budget Report yesterday. On the one hand, you want to be bold enough to get out of danger as quickly as possible. On the other, you want
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Council fraud is on the up
MORE council staff are being investigated over allegations of stealing taxpayers’ money – and the recession has been blamed for the increase. Worcestershire County Council said it has seen a significant increase in fraudulent behaviour among
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We're all spruced up for Christmas
FESTIVE: Youngsters from a Worcester playgroup received a festive donation from a kind-hearted member of the public. Infants from the Jelly Beans Playgroup, based at the Ronkswood Community Centre, decorated the 20ft Christmas Tree using their own
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Festive opening for development
FATHER Christmas paid an early visit to Malvern to boost the local housing market and open the show flat at the new Prospect Close development, just off Pickersleigh Road. Prospect Close is the newest housing development in the town and will bring 50
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Volunteers needed to stop the law-breakers
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help stop youngsters in Worcestershire breaking the law. Worcestershire’s Youth Offending Service, which brings together representatives from the police, probation service, health services, substance misuse services
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Let’s close gender gap to boost economy
CLOSING the ‘enterprise’ gender gap in Worcestershire will create thousands of jobs and add billions of pounds to the regional economy, it has been claimed. The rallying cry, made by the Advantage West Midlands-backed Women’s Enterprise Centre
