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Saints in key win towards retaining their title
ST George’s overwhelmed Rainbow in decisive fashion in the clash of the Worcester Table Tennis League Division One titans. The 8-2 victory could go a long way to ensuring St George’s retain their title. Lewis and Michael Siket won all their singles
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Do your bit for the planet this Christmas
WORCESTERSHIRE people are being urged to be green this Christmas and give a present to the environment. The county council’s green directory gives tips on how to save money on energy bills, reducing waste, keeping your home cosy without paying a fortune
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Spencer lands a rare canal carp
STUART Spencer netted a rare canal carp to win the 20-peg Worcester and District United Anglers’ Association open on the Diglis and Commandery sections. Spencer concentrates mainly on the local canal these days and was more than pleased when he drew
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Bar raider called mates who then beat him up
A MAN who broke into a wine bar and helped himself to nearly £150 worth of drink phoned police to tell them what he had done, a court was told. Stuart Porter also called his mates to tell them about the crime and threatened a passer-by before he was
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Wolves turn up Heat star
NEW Worcester Wolves head coach Paul James has snapped up former Guildford Heat star Danny Gilbert. The ex-Heat boss made his old guard forward his first signing for the Univer-sity of Worcester-based club as he looks to rebuild the troubled British
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Coach company comes to the end of the road
SPIRALLING diesel costs and the loss of council contracts have been blamed by a Malvern coach company which ceased trading this week after more than 60 years in the town. Malvernian Tours, one of Malvern’s best-known businesses, closed its doors on Monday
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Strikers deadly for the Wildcats
STRIKERS Bobbie Dutton and Charlotte Tyrer stuck seven goals between them as Droitwich Spa Wildcats Girls Under 13s beat Droitwich Spa Terriers 7-2 in the Mercian Festival Junior League. Wildcats were 3-0 up within 10 minutes with player-of-the-match
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Hostel honour for former mayor
A FORMER Worcester mayor has been appointed the first ever honorary vice-president of the city’s St Paul’s Hostel. Councillor Lucy Hodgson raised £10,000 for the hostel for the homeless during her mayoral year. St Paul’s chairman Robbie Porter said:
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Lions bite is fended off by solid Jaguars
NUNNERY Wood Jaguars Under 15s deservedly handed leaders Kidderminster Lions their first Stourport Youth League defeat of the season. They produced a superb team display in heavy conditions to win an ultra-competitive encounter 2-0. In a well-refereed
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Racist jailed for damaging car
A MAN who smashed a taxi wing mirror has been jailed. Thomas Lewis also admitted punching a second car, causing £200 damage, while a woman and a child were inside. Worcester Magistrates Court was told how Basit Hussain was sat in his
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Helping to heal scars of domestic violence
The Worcestershire Forum Against Domestic Abuse is made up of the police, women’s abuse charities, social services and other agencies. The links it provides are vital to providing the best – and safest – possible service for victims of domestic abuse
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We need more time for swine flu jabs
A WORCESTERSHIRE doctor has asked the Government to cut GPs some slack over plans for them to vaccinate thousands of children against swine flu before Chirstmas. Dr Simon Parkinson, secretary of the Worcestershire Local Medical Committee, said
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BALLOT: Mobile telephones and driving
MOBILE phone use while driving is even more prevalent now than it was before new laws were introduced two years ago, it has been revealed. Around 2.8 per cent of motorists in London currently use their phones while driving, compared to 2.6
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CALVERT
CALVERT Kenneth Ken Of Kempsey. Passed away suddenly at home on December 3rd, 2009, aged 73 years. Dear husband of Liz, father to Mandy and grandfather to Rebecca and Jessica. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester
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ROBINSON
ROBINSON Peter Tragically taken from us. A much loved husband and father who will be sadly missed by all his Family and many Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 12.30 p.m. No flowers by request, but donations
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SHARP
SHARP Margaret Mary Peacefully in hospital on December 7th, aged 78 years. Reunited with Gordon. Dearly loved mother of Jackie, loving nan of Shaun and Andrew and mother in law to Stuart. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, December 18th
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DOVEY
DOVEY Ray One year today. You are forever in my heart. Miss you Joan. xxx ---------- Miss you dad. You were a dad in a million. Love Jan, Lin, Becky, Kirsty, Bethany, Mia, Lee, Simon, Arthur and Dave. xxx Published in paper 11/12/2009 in Worcester News
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REECE PINCHIN
REECE-PINCHIN Ruth Irene Forever in my heart and thoughts. Much love from daughter Joan. Fond memories from Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Published in paper 11/12/2009 in Worcester News
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GRIFFIN
GRIFFIN Cyril December 11th. Sending special Birthday wishes on your 75th. Even though you are not here to enjoy the wishes sent to you, which we wish you were. From sisters Brenda, Margaret and Family, and most of all, daughter Julie. Published in paper
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HOSKINS
HOSKINS Roy Passed away peacefully at Southsea on December 8th, 2009, aged 77 years. Husband of the late Dossie, father to Bryan, Nigel and Terry and grandfather of Ella and Aaron. Funeral service at St Mary Magdalene Church, Alfrick on Friday, December
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HEMMING
HEMMING Jean Sadly taken away from us on December 6th, 2009, at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 81 years. Loving partner to David, devoted mother of Hilary, Malcolm, Philip and Kathleen, mother in law of Ron and Julie and a treasured nanny Jean to
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JANSEN
JANSEN Josef Formerly of Metal Castings. Passed away peacefully on December 1st, 2009, aged 81 years. He will be missed by all his Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, December 17th at 2 p.m Family flowers only please, but donations
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BEARD
BEARD Jessie Of Claines, Worcester. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, on Decmber 5th, 2009, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Carl, a much loved mum to Roland and Geoffrey, mother in law to Lynn, grandmother to
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SMITH
SMITH Jean December 11th 2008. One year today, miss you so much. Love always. Husband Ron and all the Family. Published in paper 11/12/2009 in Worcester News
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Birthday surprise for special Jedward fan
A LITTLE girl whose mum underwent a life-saving lung transplant has been given an X Factor birthday surprise. Kelsey-Louise Grainger celebrated her 10th birthday yesterday with a special surprise thanks to her mum Sally-Anne and your Worcester
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Grove returns for Warriors against Connacht
SCOTTISH centre Alex Grove makes his Sixways comeback after his international heroics this autumn as Worcester Warriors tackle Connacht Rugby in the Amlin Challenge Cup on Saturday (kick-off 3pm). Grove makes his first start for the club
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History made as masons visited by duke
FREEMASONS in Worcester were honoured yesterday to receive their first visit from their grand master, the Duke of Kent. The duke was given a guided tour of the Worcester Masonic and banqueting centre in the city’s Rainbow Hill and shown the
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Weekend rugby fixtures
TABLE-topping Worcester Wanderers face a Midlands Two West (South) derby at Kidderminster tomorrow. The Marlpool Lane men are struggling in eighth place, so Wanderers will be looking to record their 10th win in 11 outings this season. TOMORROW National
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Bulls won’t be put off by Trophy semi
HEREFORD United manager John Trewick says his players are fully devoted to getting back to winning ways at Macclesfield Town tomorrow (3pm). The Bulls head to the Moss Rose for the League Two clash looking to consign last Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat against
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Wasteful Malvern need to respond
MALVERN head to Kenilworth in National Three Midlands tomorrow (2.15pm) looking to put their Hereford heartache behind them. The Spring Lane side threw away a second-half advantage to draw 25-25 with their local rivals and director of rugby Dave Robins
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Yates: Show off Trophy credentials
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates wants his side to prove they are capable of winning the FA Trophy. The Aggborough club travel to Derbyshire tomorrow (3pm) to take on a Matlock outfit sitting two rungs below them in the non-league football pyramid
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Giant surgery will mean future pain
SIR – Is the proposed new “giant GP surgery” in Northwick Road anything to do with the fact that the Worcester Royal Hospital was allowed to be built too small and with insufficient resources let alone car parking capacity? This is presumably another
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Patrolling should not just be for Christmas
SIR – Chief Superintendent Jane Horwood, in her Worcester News column (December 5), assures the public that over the Christmas period there will be high-visibility patrols in city and residential areas dealing with those who act irresponsibly and cause
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A load of hot air
TAKE IT AS RED: Sue Petford’s image captures this hot-air balloon apparently landing close to houses in Droitwich.
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Snap happy
SIR – If our Royal Family has nothing to hide, then they shouldn’t mind press photographers being present at the gates of Balmoral Castle this Christmas. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Thank you for all your commitment
SIR – The Worcestershire Parent and Carers’ Council would like to say a huge thank you to all of the amazing people, companies and organisations who helped us to have such a successful year. Thank you for your commitment to bettering the lives of children
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Poppy appeal has not lost its power
SIR – Once again the people of Pershore and District have been more than generous in their support of the annual Poppy Appeal. This year they have donated about £13,000, which is a tremendous achievement given the current economic climate.
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Speed headline was ill-judged
SIR – I doubt if I am the only Worcester motorist overtaken by vehicles on the downward slope, clearly exceeding 30mph, when leaving the lights at the end of Deansway approaching the river bridge. I see brake lights brighten as the speed camera
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Football first not cash says City manager
WORCESTER City will not let the club’s perilous financial position distract them from their bid to succeed in the FA Trophy. Grays Athletic visit St George’s Lane for a first round clash tomorrow (3pm) with £5,000 and a place in the last 32 of non-league
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COMMENT: No expense spared to get at truth
ON a winter’s day nearly five years ago a piece of legislation came into force that would forever change the nature of democracy in Britain. Crucially, it was destined irrevocably to alter the relationship between the ordinary citizen and those
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Jonny can solve the Sixways half-back dilemma
JONNY Arr insists there is no need for Worcester to scour the globe for a world-class scrum-half — because he is the man to fill the club’s number nine shirt. The confident 21-year-old is looking to nail down his place as first-choice behind the Warriors
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Duck feathers and door knobs, as paid for by the taxpayer
MIKE FOSTER MP HOW MUCH HE CLAIMED IN 2008/09: £19,501.43 Cost of hotel stays: Mortgage/rent: £13,990 Food: £114.95 Utilities: £838.79 Council tax: £1,031.43 Cleaning: £48.63 Service/maintenance: £2,727.37 Repairs/insurance/ security
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New expenses shock
PILLOWS, a vacuum cleaner and a salad bowl are just some of the items taxpayers’ have paid for to kit out the second homes of south Worcestershire’s MPs. Pest control, window cleaning, a chimney sweep, a stainless steel peppermill, kitchen
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Match ban remains for football vadal
A FOOTBALL fan from Malvern has failed to get a three-year match ban overturned after a judge dismissed his appeal against sentence. Craig Humphries, a Wolverhampton Wanderers supporter, damaged a £15 light in a train carriage as he returned from a
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Archive item rang bell for an old soldier
IT’S not every day you make history but that’s what happened this week to Worcester News reader Roger Hughes. His eye was caught by a familiar story while flicking through the paper’s weekly archive page on Monday. The snippet, from December 1959,
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Comments on articles
YOU may have noticed that we have been experiencing problems with comments on our web articles of late. The counters below stories have been innaccurate, suggesting that some stories have had zero comments when in fact they have had a significant
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Picture quiz gets its seasonal launch
HISTORY fans are being given the opportunity to have their local knowledge tested as part of a county-wide festive quiz. Question sheets for the county council record office’s annual quiz are now available and feature 12 images gathered from among the
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TNT delivers bumper sum for worthy cause
WORCESTERSHIRE express delivery giant TNT is riding on a high as its drive to improve the quality of life of thousands of disadvantaged children in the region shows no sign of letting up following its latest bumper charity donation. The company, of Hartlebury
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Think green this Christmas
FAMILIES are being invited to have a green Christmas by making their own decorations next week. Staff from Worcestershire Wildlife Trust are running the craft event to help children to discover how they can make unique Christmas decorations
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Extra train for capital commuters
COMMUTERS to London face an easier journey as an additional train is being introduced under annual changes. The additional train will be added between Moreton-in-Marsh and Oxford to help create more space for customers on the popular 8.52am Great Malvern
