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Sign language the only option
A RETIRED Powick parish councillor has created his own sign for the cul-de-sac where he lives after a three-year battle to get the official sign placed properly. John Mason says that up to 25 vehicles a day turn in and out of Bramley Close, thinking
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You will have your say about fate of centre
PEOPLE have been assured that they will get the chance to have their say on the future of Malvern Youth Centre. About 200 people packed into the Albert Road North venue to hear representatives from Worcestershire County Council, South Worcestershire
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Author puts down pen to raise funds
A WORCESTER author is using his experience in the world of print to raise money for charities that help people living with the same medical condition afflicting his youngest daughter. Terry Wardle’s daughter, Claire, aged 33, suffers from Fibromyalgia
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We're showing our support for record bid
A WORCESTER store has pledged its support for a record-breaking bra chain attempt. House of Fraser in Chapel Walk, CrownGate Shopping Centre, is calling on its customers to donate unwanted bras in aid of the Worcester Bra Chain, which aims to raise £2.5
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Mum’s special gift of a kidney for son
AFTER more than two years on the transplant list, a county man has finally received the new kidney he needs – courtesy of his mum. Caine Richards and his mum Tina both underwent surgery on Monday and are now recovering at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in
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Firearms threat man is jailed after siege
ARMED police were called in after a 23-year-old man barricaded himself into his ex-girlfriend’s house and threatened to use a loaded gun, a court was told. The siege in Moat Crescent, Malvern, went on for six hours before officers were able
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Twins’ joy as police told to return dogs
POLICE have been forced to hand back a family’s beloved dogs after a court ruled they weren’t pitbulls. Twins Shaun and Luke Dayus, aged 25, had their dogs seized by police under the Dangerous Dogs Act during raids last year. Shaun Dayus
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Katie is bowled over by show of support
AFTER finding herself in the danger zone last week, Worcester dancer Katie Love needs your votes to get her one step closer to the finals of So You Think You Can Dance? The judges chose to save Katie last week after the public were left unimpressed by
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Care home firm in ‘critical’ position
THE future of seven county care homes is under threat after a healthcare company announced it was in financial dire straits. Southern Cross, the UK’s largest care home provider, has racked up pre-tax losses of more than £300 million and has admitted
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County fall to another defeat
WORCESTERSHIRE have fallen to their sixth consecutive LV= County Championship Division One defeat to Durham. The New Road side lasted just under an hour today with Gareth Andrew and Ben Scott both going on to reach their half centuries but it was not
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Trumpeters’ poignant tribute as war’s last veteran is laid to rest
THE Worcestershire-born last known combat veteran of the First World War has been laid to rest in Australia. Claude Choules, who was born in Pershore in 1901, died two weeks ago at the age of 110. At his funeral yesterday in the western Australian city
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Solanki set for Worcs return
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals will be looking to pick up their second victory in the Clydesdale Bank 40 against Yorkshire Carnegie at New Road tomorrow (1.45pm). Having suffered a six-wicket defeat at Lord’s on Tuesday night with a young and inexperienced side
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Sprinter Hart has focus on world stage
KATRINA Hart has locked herself away in the library for the majority of 2011 — but is ready to blow the cobwebs away in style at next week’s BT Paralympic World Cup. The 21-year-old has been busy away from the track at the University of Bath as she comes
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Fire at derelict building causes asbestos risk
A FIRE at a former industrial building where asbestos was present was successfully put out. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to the fire at the old salt building, in Hanbury Road, Droitwich, at 2.35am. There
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Why didn’t they tell us they'd put Dad in a home?
A DEMENTIA patient was transferred from a Worcestershire hospital to a nursing home with no personal belongings, three days earlier than planned and without his family being told. Jill Loader only found out her father Edward Starkey, aged 87, had been
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Versatile Charlton commits future to City
ASA Charlton has become the latest player to commit his future to Worcester City. The defender, who can play centre-half or left-back, joins skipper Ryan Clarke, Rob Elvins, Tom Thorley and Kevin O’Connor in agreeing terms for the 2011/12 season. Charlton
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Hill announces list of released players
WITH Worcester Warriors’ Championship campaign finally concluded, the club have released their list of players who will be moving on to pastures new this summer. The list totals 10 players and includes those who are either retiring, have opted to join
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We have the right formula for results
A WORCESTER school has been ranked as outstanding for its achievement in science. Inspectors said Nunnery Wood High School’s effectiveness in science was outstanding and its pupils were well above the national average for exam results – and had been
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Need help setting up a business? Get in touch
BUDDING entrepreneurs have been offered a huge boost in their quest to start a business. People with brilliant business ideas have been invited to pitch them to a Dragons’ Den-style panel of judges in a Worcester News-backed competition. The winner
