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Council may have broken rule on data protection
A COUNCIL may have breached data protection rules after publishing personal details including a National Insurance number on its website. The information was included in an application for a temporary event notice and published on Wychavon District Council
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Rail firm’s decision to quit won’t hit services
TRAIN services in Worcestershire will not be affected by First Great Western’s decision to quit its rail contract three years ahead of schedule. The company, which runs services linking Worcestershire and Herefordshire to London, has an option to extend
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Up the wall at fun day for families
CHILDREN got to grips with a Gladiators-style climbing wall at a family fun day in Drotwich. Primary school pupils were also encouraged to dress up for the event at the Lido Park. The ‘Knees Up’ event, organised by Droitwich Knee Clinic, had a health
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Village fete is real crowd-pleaser
A BIT of thunder couldn’t stop children enjoying maggot racing at a fund-raising fete near Worcester. The Leigh and Bransford School Community Fete, held at the villages’ Memorial Hall, attracted a couple of hundred people despite the bad weather and
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Golden triumph for Kate
KATE Walker saw off a strong field of players to win gold at the English Senior Open. The Olympic hopeful progressed steadily through the preliminary rounds, taking early leads and waiting for the moment to pounce and finish the contest. However, this
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Teenager admits touching girl, 13
A TEENAGER who has threatened suicide has admitted sex offences on his 18th birthday. Keith Marston turned 18 the day he faced Worcester magistrates charged with sexual touching a 13-year-old, criminal damage and assault of a police officer. Marston
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Worcestershire struggle to avoid the follow-on
MATT Pardoe gave another showing of his blossoming talent despite Worcestershire struggling with the bat at Edgbaston. The 20-year-old was promoted to opening the batting for the New Road side in this LV= County Championship Division One derby match
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Sam’s ready to ride tractor across UK
A STUDENT paramedic from West Midlands Ambulance Service will be part of a team travelling the length of Britain on a mode of transport more suited to the green fields of Worcestershire. Samantha Jones, formerly of Hindlip, will join police officers
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Seven let go by Hereford
RICHARD Rose’s five-season stay at Hereford United has been ended following his release by the club. The 28-year-old defender, who joined the Bulls in June 2006, is one of seven players to be let go by manager Jamie Pitman as planning begins for the
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Peer’s daughter loses conviction appeal
A PEER’S daughter who smashed her Land Rover through a set of church gates while in a state of “mental turmoil” has failed in an Appeal Court challenge to her convictions. The Honourable Linda Elizabeth Granville was convicted of two counts
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Gents in winning start to season
THE Gentlemen of Worcestershire began their 2011 season with a comfortable 96-run win over Rendcomb College. Despite cracks clearly visible on an otherwise perfectly prepared pitch at the Gloucestershire venue, Gents chairman Jon Raby chose to bat first
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Well done! School helps its pupils to do their best
A WORCESTER school has received national recognition for its work helping its pupils achieve their potential. Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College was among 518 schools invited to attend a celebratory dinner by the Specialist Schools and Academies
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Full house to cheer on Warriors promotion bid
SIXWAYS will be filled to the rafters with a full house when Worcester Warriors aim to secure their Premiership promotion next Wednesday. The Championship final second leg with Cornish Pirates has been confirmed as a complete sell-out at
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Come and see 60 classic Morris Minors
ABOUT 60 classic cars are set to take part in an annual rally later this month. The Malvern Hills branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club will be holding their annual branch rally on Sunday, May 22, at the County Museum, Hartlebury Castle. About 60 cars
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Public inquiry into incinerator scheme
A PUBLIC inquiry will be held to determine whether a £120 million incinerator can be built in Worcestershire. News that the Government has called in the controversial plan to build an energy-from-waste facility at Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury
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Deputy decides against becoming mayor
THE deputy mayor of Worcester has turned down the chance to become the city's first citizen. In a departure from tradition Councillor Keith Burton has decided not to wear the chain and ceremonial robes for personal reasons - he had major surgery
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"Despicable" care worker stole from elderly
A FORMER carer who stole money from two vulnerable elderly people has been branded “despicable” by her former boss. Kelly Wright admitted stealing £120 each from a man aged 91 and a woman aged 81 – after she entered their homes in Malvern using a secret
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Jewellery gifts for birthday
WORCESTER’S G6 Jewellery will be celebrating its first anniversary at the weekend with a birthday present of promotions for its customers. The shop in Pump Street, which opened in May 2010 to commemorate the sixth generation of family jewellers Peplow
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An ideal way to earn and learn
AN event to boost apprenticeship opportunities in Worcestershire has been organised by the county council. The Real Apprentice is set to take place at County Hall in Spetchley Road, Worcester, on Tuesday at 3.30pm. Potential apprentices and their parents
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Saints star Hart claims another win
ADAM Hart recorded his fourth consecutive victory of the season in the latest Worcester St John’s 10-mile time trial. Hart completed the Old Hills course in 22 minutes 52 seconds, just 19 seconds ahead of runner-up Rob Nicholls, while third
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Keen gardeners heading for show
ABOUT 100,000 visitors are expected to converge on Malvern’s Three Counties Showground over the next four days for the first major horticultural event of the year. Malvern Spring Gardening Show, which opens today, can trace its roots to a small weekend
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Who came up with crazy play-offs idea?
SIR – It’s an ongoing farce that Worcester Warriors (despite having won the Championship by miles) are being subjected to the play-offs in which theoretically the eighth-placed club could have gained promotion. Surely after this season the
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Young girls showed great initiative
SIR – I would like to congratulate the common sense and thoughtfulness shown by the two young girls from Blooms Garden Centre on a very warm day last week. While enjoying a cup of tea in the restaurant, I became aware that they were carrying
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Fish pedicures are just a gimmick
SIR – Once again a poor defenceless creature is being abused for the entertainment of humans. Fish pedicures have been banned in many parts of the USA because of concerns about the health and welfare of the fish. Many of these fish must get
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BBC, stop giving poor a tough time
SIR – BBC Radio 5 live is always having a go at benefits claimants. They seldom mention the rich people who evade/avoid paying taxes (including massive businesses). This is surely clobbering the poor and allowing the rich to get away with cheating
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Patients are failed by stroke services
“DISAPPOINTING” stroke care at a Worcester hospital is laid bare in an independent national report. Patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester suffer from a postcode lottery when it comes to stroke care, according to figures published
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Gold roof? What were the planners thinking?
SIR – What on earth was the planning department thinking when they agreed the design of the new library currently under construction in Worcester near to our beautiful river Severn? Having been to Worcester racecourse over the past couple of
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Violence against women on the rise
CASES of violence against women in West Mercia have increased in the past year but successful prosecutions for rape, sexual offences and domestic violence are all above the national average. The county’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) handled
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Warriors ratings v Cornish Pirates
7 Pennell: Solid under the high ball, but looked a little rusty in open play on his return to the side following a rib injury. 7 Garvey: Some hefty hits on men much bigger than himself and made good yards coming into first-receiver. 7 Crockett: Didn
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Saving ideas from Martin Lewis
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Ideas that are colourful, fun and full of flavour
MESSAGE IN A CUP Practise your ABC or spell it out with these colourful party pieces from The Letteroom. With a choice of 14 designs and all the letters of the alphabet, they're an original way to decorate a special birthday party or summer wedding
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Lee grabs eight wickets and our top player prize
HAVING beaten the weather, Brintons’ Lee Waldron left the Martley batsmen running for cover. The 28-year-old right-arm quick claimed a career-best 8-31 as he helped skittle out their Worcestershire League Division Four hosts out for 63. His devastating
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Review: Medea, Swan Youth Theatre, Huntingdon Hall
MEDEA rolls revenge about in her mouth, her lips twisting words of hate and loathing as if this was the most appetising dish in the world. For this wronged woman, there is only one taste that can satisfy her tormented senses. She is lingering
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Keep child sex OAP locked up!
JUDGES have ruled a paedophile is so dangerous he CAN be locked away for life. David Pates, who described children he knew in a book of his “fantasies”, has lost an appeal against his potentially lifelong jail term. Pates, 66, of The Orchard, Powick
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Gypsies leave football pitch
A TROUBLESOME band of travellers who moved off a football pitch overnight have left "30 skipfuls" worth of rubbish behind them, including human faeces. The travellers who had refused to stop trespassing on the old Porcelain sports ground, were
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Man rescued from river Severn
A DRAMATIC river rescue unfolded in Worcester city centre last night after a man entered the Severn. Severn Bridge in South Parade was closed for about an hour from 10.30pm after the man in his 50s was seen going into the water. Firefighters used
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Goode seeking one last push from Worcester
AFTER weighing in with 16 points in Worcester Warriors’ 21-12 victory in the first leg of the Championship final, fly-half Andy Goode has called on his team-mates to close out the tie. Warriors take a nine-point headstart into next Wednesday’s return
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Weekend football fixture list
SATURDAY WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Malvern Town Res v YM Rangers (D Taverner); Newtown Sports v Malvern Rangers (P Fowler); Powick v GDL Athletic (J Watson); VBL Sports v West Malvern (B Gough); Worcester Raiders v Northway (D Kings). KIDDERMINSTER
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Hill warns players - final is not over yet
BOSS Richard Hill was delighted to secure a nine-point advantage as Warriors claimed a 21-12 victory in the Championship final first leg in Penzance — but warned his players to expect Cornish Pirates to fight all the way in the second leg next week at
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PCs hurt arresting violent man
A DRUNK man who was “exceptionally violent” injured two police officers and damaged a car when he resisted arrest. Paul Rothan, aged 44, of Preece Close, Malvern, admitted two counts of assaulting a police officer in the execution of his or
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'Nagged' man's wrecking spree
A WORCESTER man has had to replace four doors and pay more than £100 compensation after he lost his temper. Steven Fellows caused £682 of damage when he flew into a rage in a Worcester home on Saturday, March 19. He admitted criminal damage when he
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Worcs seal Shankar signing
WORCESTERSHIRE have strengthened their batting line-up in the wake of the injury to captain Daryl Mitchell by signing former Lancashire youngster Adrian Shankar. The 26-year-old right-handed batsman has penned a deal until the end of next season following
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Brother launched torrent of abuse
A MAN has admitted hurling a “relentless” torrent of verbal abuse at his sister. Stephen Thomson, aged 30, of Littleworth Walk, Evesham, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates
