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Asbestos find closes school hall
A SCHOOL hall has been closed after deadly asbestos was discovered during a routine survey. The asbestos was found at Westacre Middle School, Ombersley Way, Droitwich, on Tuesday, February 1. A Worcestershire County Council spokesman
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Gas works will put our customers off, say town’s traders
DROITWICH Spa’s High Street traders fears shoppers will be put off by six weeks of disruptions due to gas repair works. As previously reported in your Worcester News, the National Grid is to start work in the town on Monday, February 21, to
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New transmitter boosts BBC radio output
DIGITAL radio listeners in Worcestershire should notice an improvement to their BBC coverage thanks to a new transmitter in Malvern. The new DAB transmitter at St Anne’s Well provides DAB coverage in Great Malvern, as well as enhancing coverage through
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City women hit by double trouble
WORCESTER began the second-half of the England Hockey League Women’s Conference West season in torrid fashion. After losing 4-0 at title-chasing Isca in the first of their weekend double-header, they crashed 9-0 at home to Trojans. Worcester remain
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Have you got what it takes to be Miss Worcester?
THE search is on for the next gorgeous girl to wear the Miss Worcester crown. Entries have opened for this year’s competition, which sees beauties from around the county battle it out to prove they have the style and sophistication to win the
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Wind no trouble for winner Alan
SWAN AC members tackled a wind-lashed canal at Stoke Works where pole ace Alan Baldwin led good catches despite gale-force conditions. Pegs opposite the moored boats were essential with all the first three anglers drawn on these features. Offering breadpunch
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My left hand has been numb since operation
A WIDOWER claims he has suffered with a numb hand for more than a year after he was given a general anaesthetic injection for a hip replacement operation. Donald Chapman, aged 83, of Woodbridge Close, St Peter’s,Worcester, says he has no feeling at
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Fairhurst joins Bulls ahead of derby
HEREFORD United strengthened their strike-force ahead of Saturday’s League Two derby at Cheltenham Town with the capture of Waide Fairhurst (3pm). The 21-year-old marksman has joined the Bulls on a one-month loan from Championship outfit Doncaster Rovers
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Our 500-mile round trip to give Errol a new home
A DEDICATED family have travelled 250 miles to Worcestershire to rehome a special rescue dog. Errol, a two-year-old collie cross, had spent five months at the Dogs Trust, Evesham, when Jamie Lowe and his partner Sarah Sarre, from St Sampson in Guernsey
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Illegal workers at takeaway arrested
EIGHT members of staff at a Chinese takeaway in Worcester have been arrested for working illegally after a raid by immigration officers. The swoop could cost the owners of China City, Sidbury, up to £80,000 if investigations reveal they did not carry
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Women’s call-up for city pair
WORCESTER duo Sam Bree and Laura Keates have been named in the England women’s ‘A’ team to take on the Nomads at Esher on Saturday (2pm). Wing Bree and loosehead prop Keates start the game, while Worcester colleague, fly-half Ceri Large, is among the
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Buyers want to own a piece of old airfield
AN old RAF airfield site has attracted plenty of interest from buyers. The plot, which is part of the former Throckmorton airfield site, near Pershore, includes a hangar and an old aircraft standing area. It has been put on the market by government agency
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COMMENT: Banks deal sounds good... but is it?
MANY people will wonder whether the Government’s deal with the nation’s biggest banks will do anything to rein in the organisations that are most responsible for Britain’s dire economic state. Chancellor George Osborne says the deal with Barclays, Lloyds
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MP welcomes proposals on banks
WORCESTER’S MP has welcomed government plans to take £200 million from banks to invest in the voluntary sector while getting financial insitutions to lend more money to small businesses. Robin Walker said he was “excited” about the proposals announced
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New NHS boss set to start in March
A CHIEF executive has now been appointed to the helm of a new NHS trust. Sarah Dugan, chief executive of NHS Dudley, has been appointed to lead the new Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, which will manage mental health services and the county’
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Car damaged in cake attack
A DRIVER was stunned after an iced cake was thrown through her car window. The woman found the cake after her rear passenger window was smashed as she waited at traffic lights. The woman was sitting in her silver Ford Mondeo when she saw a man walk
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Rivers are up – but barriers stay down
HEAVY rain has caused high river levels in Worcestershire but environment chiefs have opted not to put flood barriers up. THE Environment Agency (EA) held a conference at 11am yesterday to decide if the barriers would go up in Upton-on-Severn
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Tributes to woman found dead at her home
A WOMAN who was found dead at her home in Malvern has been descrtibed as a loving daughter and mother who always put others before herself. As previously reported officers were called to Cooper Street at around 7pm on Friday shortly after a
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Thank you, but...
SIR – I do not believe it. N Taylor (Worcester News, January 26) has finally agreed with something that I wrote in an earlier letter about my concerns about global warming. I am not without gratitude, but do go easy, Mr Taylor. Whatever small
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Chinese lion pops in for school lunch - video
AN unusual guest has joined Worcester school pupils for lunch. The Chinese lion performed a traditional dance through the canteen at Christopher Whitehead Language College as part of a celebration of Chinese New Year. Youngsters were
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Act now and oppose disgraceful action
SIR – Re the proposed forest sell-off by the Government. What right has any government to sell what does not belong to them? They are supposed to be responsible temporary custodians and look after our valuable national assets during their time
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Bus drivers have no time to tidy up
SIR – I would like to reply to the letter from B Smith, of Ronkswood, with regard to litter on the buses (Worcester News, January 28). Having been a British & Continental coach driver for 26 years (retired for seven) and having done three tours
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Mr Luff, how can you support forest sales?
SIR – An indication of the contempt that current MPs have for their constituents could not be better exemplified than by Peter Luff, an MP for rural Worcestershire, supporting Conservative plans to sell off England’s forests. This sell-off
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Love on the airwaves as Steve pops live question
A ROMANTIC Worcestershire man proposed to his partner of 12 years on the radio after hearing an on-air debate about marriage. Steve McCarron proposed to Vanessa Wright on BBC Radio 5 Live on Tuesday morning as presenter Nicky Campbell hosted a debate
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Stanley proud as players pass test of character
ANDREW Stanley praised Worcester Warriors for digging deep in difficult circumstances as the team secured a last-gasp 32-16 bonus point cup victory over Currie in Scotland. James Freeman, Willie Walker, Mike Penn and a late score from James Whybrow ensured
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Hyder was so close to safety
FATEFUL decisions led to the tragic death of a fit and healthy young climber determined to scale Britain’s tallest peak. Hyder Ali Manir set off for the summit of Ben Nevis on Sunday, January 30, but got into difficulty when blizzard conditions hit the
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Valentine's Day; Love is in the High Street
VALENTINE'S Day can be a tricky time, especially when you haven't got the slightest idea what to buy for the other half. But do not despair, here are a few items that will please this Valentine's Day. Topshop are really going all out
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Valentine's Day; Kiss and Make up
WHETHER single and looking, or in a relationship, we're all going to want to look our best this Valentine's Day. So redden those lips and put on your best smile, because things are about to get hot. Benefit Cosmetics are spicing things
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Go on, have a heart and treat loved ones
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, treat your loved one to something a bit different this year For Her: Heart clutch, £45, Accessorize, High Street, Worcester Leather heart belt, £15, Topshop, Cathedral Plaza, Worcester
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Baker aiming to be a Villa star
NATHAN Baker has set his sights on becoming an established force at Aston Villa. The 19-year-old, who can play left-back or centre-half, has had an eventful start to his Villa Park career with his Premier League debut against Wigan followed
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Saving ideas from Martin Lewis
MARTIN LEWIS - Top tips from moneysavingexpert.com IT’S time to break the cycle of debt in the UK. It’s time for compulsory financial education in schools. Disgracefully, we still educate our youth into debt but never about debt. This is something
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City boss banking on Elvins being fit to face Celtic
WORCESTER City manager Carl Heeley is hopeful Rob Elvins will be fit for Saturday’s Blue Square Bet North visit of Stalybridge Celtic. The centre-half suffered a calf injury during the 2-0 victory over Boston United last weekend and was left out of Tuesday
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Lots of changes since I was a City player
THE team spirit at Worcester City is excellent and there is a togetherness within our squad. The easiest way to build squad morale is to win games but the players are all mates and get on well, which helps. As much as I have great memories of dressing
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What to do with those lovely leftovers
UNIVERSITY students are helping to educate people about how they can save money and make the most of the food they buy. Until April, teams will be handing out tips, advice and recipes for leftovers to people in St John’s, Dines Green and Lower Wick,
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Motorcycle smash causes major traffic problems
A MAN has been hurt after a motorbike crash on the A449 near the Ombersley turn-off. The man, believed to be in his 60s, was treated at the scene for neck and back injuries. He was taken by ambulance to the Worcestershire Royal Hospital
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County weekend football fixture list
SATURDAY WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE GDL Athletic v Hallow (M Bullock); Perrywood AFC Res v Malvern Rangers Res (J Williams); Newtown Sports v Malvern Town Reserves (S Rogers); Northway v Powick FC (D Taverner); West Malvern TC v Worcester Anchors
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Woman terrified by hammer-wielding driver
A COMMITTED Christian waved a hammer at a woman who cut him up on a roundabout. Gordon Rogers admitted an incident of road rage which left Sheila Taylor fearing for her life last November. Liam Finch, prosecuting at Worcester Magistrates
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How flood defence work left a wonderful new nature reserve
AN MP has visited a nature reserve created on land used to build flood defences. Harriett Baldwin, who represents West Worcestershire, went to the John Bennett Nature Reserve at Manor Farm, Birlingham, near Pershore, which is being developed after a
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Allotment plan must benefit all
A LEADING allotments representative is hoping that the city council and gardeners can agree on a future which will “benefit everybody”. Andy Allen, out-going chairman of the city’s allotment forum, chose not to stand again for the position on the independent
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I just can't afford to heat my home any more
A WORCESTER mother said she simply cannot afford to keep her house warm after waiting nearly five weeks for her boiler to be repaired. Mandy Palmer reported the fault to Sanctuary Housing on Monday, January 10 and a contractor was sent out to assess
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Cross-party support from county’s MPs on schools
A campaign for fairer funding for Worcestershire’s schools has the backing of MPs from across the county. The politicians joined forces to plead for more funding for the county’s schools from schools minister Nick Gibb. Pupils from Bishop Perowne College