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Benefits fiddler had £40k inheritance
A BENEFITS cheat who dishonestly claimed thousands of pounds of public money has been given a £1,200 fine after failing to tell the council he had inherited £40,000. Michael Reay, aged 45, of Baxters Walk, Malvern, had claimed housing benefit and council
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So what’s your view on these hot topics?
PEOPLE are being given the chance to have their say on a number of hot topics including the environment, health and changes to services. People who sign up to the Worcestershire Viewpoint survey can give their views straight to Worcestershire County
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Appeal to buy the home of Lord Nuffield
PEOPLE in Worcester are being asked to repay the generosity of a city-born benefactor who made a welcome contribution to its 20th century health care. The National Trust has launched a £600,000 appeal to help secure the future of the home of philanthropist
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RAF man told "Don't ruin your career"
A SERVING member of the Royal Air Force has admitted being drunk and disorderly. Christopher Barnicoat has been warned not to throw away his promising career after being ejected from Bushwackers in Worcester for “causing a nuisance”. Police escorted
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Amanda and pals saddle up for challenge
A TRIO from Worcestershire have gone the extra mile to help fight poverty and injustice in the developing world. Amanda Badger, of Church Lench, near Evesham, left on Saturday, May 7, for her 15-day cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats
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Factory fire 'started deliberately'
ARSONISTS are believed to have targeted a derelict factory in Droitwich at the weekend. Nine people reported the blaze to emergency services at about 2.30am on Saturday (21) at an old salt packing factory in Hanbury Road. Engines from
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Villagers cap a stunning season
POWICK clinched the Saturday Division on the final weekend of the Worcester and District Football League season with a 1-0 win over Hallow. Stuart Harvey grabbed the vital goal as the villagers completed a league and Baylis Cup double.
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Driver and firm sued for £300k
A WORCESTER lorry driver is being sued for more than £300,000 after he allegedly ran over a pedestrian on a zebra crossing. Anatolij Kuzmenok claims he was crossing the road when he was run over and dragged by a lorry, with his arm trapped
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Ryan Giggs named in Commons as footballer in Twitter storm - ballot
The footballer at the centre of a gagging order over a relationship with reality TV star Imogen Thomas has been named by an MP in the Commons as Ryan Giggs. Liberal Democrat MP John Hemming, who has been campaigning on the issue, said: "With
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Andrew is on his marks for games
A TEENAGER from Worcestershire has been chosen to represent Great Britain at the World Junior Transplant Games. Andrew Evans-Fisher, aged 13, will take part in the 100 metres and the long jump at the games in Gothenburg, Sweden, in June. He’s also hoping
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Rest of the Worcestershire Cricket League results
SECOND XI DIVISION ONE Belbroughton v Redditch Belbroughton winning draw. Belbroughton 311-7 (18) (O Hawker 93, G Ross 69, S Turner 68no), Redditch 219-9 (7) (N Fowkes 95, A Perry 6-43). Bewdley v Alvechurch & Hopwood Bewdley won by 10 wickets.
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Woman injured in crash
A WOMAN had to be cut from a car after it was involved in a smash with a recovery truck. Emergency services were called to the crash on the A4103 at Leigh Sinton at about 11am on Friday. Crews from Malvern and Worcester used specialist
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Museum takes a look at life on 1940s home front
A WORCESTERSHIRE museum is starting half-term with the launch of an exciting new exhibition and a chance to step back in time to the Second World War. We’ll Meet Again takes place at the County Museum, Hartlebury, on Bank Holiday Monday and heralds a
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Join us for footie fun
SIR – I am writing to ask Worcester News readers to pull on their football boots and support Kick! – a fun football fund-raising campaign run by CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. For more information
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Harvesting the power of nature
HOPES are high that an energy-themed urban garden created by a leading boiler and renewable energy manufacturer and Worcester-based architects will win an award at the world’s most famous flower show. The garden aims to show just how nature can help
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What next? Charge us to breathe air?
SIR – I was horrified to see a small clip on television the other day concerning a council (not Worcester) considering charging for children to use play areas in parks. The majority of kids today spend their leisure time in front of computers
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Fresh light cast on city 25 years ago
RARELY seen images and descriptions of Worcester that were made 25 years ago have been unearthed in a new project. The BBC has published snapshots of the Faithful City taken in 1986 – a time when mullets were in fashion and Margaret Thatcher was Prime
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Here’s a new idea – the Liblabcon party
SIR – Francis Lankester’s letter about Labour councillors not applauding on election night (Worcester News, May 16) merely emphasises to what a low level party politics has descended. Of course, the political parties are petty-minded, Councillor
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23 May - 31 May, 2011
300 YEARS AGO: LAST Friday was taken up out of the river Severn, near a mile below Worcester, one John Mantle, a genteel young man, lately servant to the Rev Dr Chaundler, having about two months ago drowned himself for the love of his sweet-heart
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23 May - 31 May, 2011
THIS WEEK IN 1961: WORCESTER’S riverside is to have a new look if a city council project costing £24,000 goes ahead. Some councillors feel the scheme is about 50 years overdue. It involves the proposed creation of riverside gardens between the
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Double life of a Fifties’ Boy’s Own sports star
I SUPPOSE the 2011 equivalent would be Alastair Cook opening the batting for England in a home Ashes series against Australia before spending the winter jinking down the wing for Manchester United and then replacing Theo Walcott in the national
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Council house rent needs to be reduced
SIR – The Government has put a pay freeze on most public sector workers. That’s fine but they should also put a freeze on all the utilities because it is they who cause the inflation. Even council house rents should be reduced because they
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Update: Tonnes of logs destroyed in fire
FALLEN power cables brought down by high winds are thought to have started a fire which destroyed 40 tonnes of logs in Worcestershire this morning. Firefighters were called to the blaze opposite the army surplus store on the A422 Alcester Road in Flyford
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Swimmers take on Severn challenge
KEEN swimmers took to the water in a bid to swim the equivalent of the length of the river Severn for charity. Swimmers, including the Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev John Inge, and cerebral palsy swimmer Kim Briggs gathered at pools in Worcester and
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St Francis, how did you react when Foster won?
SIR – Re ‘Win or lose, it’s good manners to applaud’ (Worcester News, May 16) both moved me and touched me. The honest pain that (St) Francis Lankester of Cathedral Ward must have suffered at the count was almost too much to bear. The Conservatives
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Hundreds take to hills for a good cause
THE sun shone down on about 450 people who dug out their walking boots for this year’s Malvern Hills Walk for St Richard’s Hospice. On Saturday, children and adults looked out over panoramic views as they took part in the family fun day which
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Centre stage for the best of old and new cars
HUNDREDS of people took to the streets and flocked to the racecourse to see the best of old and new cars at this year’s Worcester Motor Festival. Worcester High Street was lined with vehicles on Saturday from some of the city’s biggest car dealerships
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I smoke a pipe, but is that a hazard or not?
SIR – For the past 50 years I have been a tobacco smoker. For 30 of those I have been smoking a pipe, often at my club, socialising with friends. That is until July 1, 2007, when this was deemed a health hazard not only to myself but others.
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Katie makes it through
AFTER landing in the danger zone last weekend Katie Love was in much happier mood this weekend after the talented 24-year-old from Worcester was voted through to the quarter-finals of So You Think You Can Dance? Miss Love, who this week danced with new
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Roundabout signs to grow in number
MORE controversial advertising signs will be installed on roundabouts across Worcester despite concerns about their appearance. Petitions were signed and letters of objection were submitted but that was not enough to put a stop to a scheme that will
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England call for Mullan and Kitchener
WARRIORS duo Matt Mullan and Graham Kitchener have been included in a youthful England squad for Sunday’s match against the Barbarians at Twickenham (2.30pm). The Sixways academy-produced forwards will be hoping for some game-time in the non-capped match
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Mickleton
THIS is a very easy walk where Gloucestershire meets Warwickshire at the north-eastern tip of the Cotswolds. It makes full use of well-defined, well-used, well-maintained paths and tracks, including sections of the Heart of England Way and the
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Don’t forget 100,000 Iraqis who have died
SIR – Can I applaud Derek Fearnside’s letter (Worcester News, May 16) about commemorating the victims of the Holocaust but expand on his sentiments by reminding local people that about 100 million people lost their lives in two world wars and not
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Unusual woodland filled with drama
EXPECT the unexpected is the message for visitors to an unusual urban garden which visitors can see next weekend. Banana plants and bamboos sit next to ferns and hostas at 74 Meadow Road at Wythall, just off the M42, near Redditch, and the garden
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Farmers' Market with Caroline Wright - May 21, 2011
A NATIONWIDE campaign was launched this month urging pubs, cafes and restaurant to use more British food during next year’s London Olympics. The Must Be British campaign is urging the catering industry to back Britain during the 2012 Olympics
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Man charged over timber-fall tragedy
A 49-year-old man has been charged over the death of a Hereford couple who died when timber fell off a lorry. Thomas Matts, aged 29, and Terri-Ann Barnett, 24, of Broxash Drive, Hereford, died on Monday, February 7 after a heavy goods vehicle
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Cleaning up the city's streets
EXTRA police officers are to be drafted in to patrol Worcester city centre to help combat the problem of anti-social behaviour. A new sergeant will join the city centre policing team, meaning two sergeants will be responsible for the area. West Mercia
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Keeping track of the places to ride
PICNIC rides, barbecues and map reading nights are among treats available to Worcestershire riders. To take advantage of these delights, riders must join the Worcestershire Bridleways and Riders Association. The organisation is working hard to
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Hooked on fishing
AWORCESTERSHIRE fishery is taking part in a ground-breaking initiative to encourage people with impaired vision to take up angling. The Cob House Fisheries at Wichenford, near Worcester, is being used by students from Hereford’s Royal National
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...And another thing
*THE couple on the next table in this Cotswold pub are virtually eating one another. Presumably, the simulated cannibalism will cease once the rump steaks arrive. Judging by the intensity, they’ve obviously just met. Thankfully, there’s a fire
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Garden opening was a special day
SIR – I would like to say a personal thank you to each and every person who supported the opening of the Pershore Commemorative Garden on Sunday, May 8. After months of organising and agonising, it was a wonderful day enhanced by the hundreds
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Yes, it’s English, but not as we know it
MY teeth go on edge whenever I see spelling blunders. Having said that, let it be said that we’re all guilty of them… except that some are more guilty than others. All written material contains mistakes. I’m told the book publishing trade allows
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Dock fall man is critical but stable
A MAN who suffered serious head injuries after falling into a canal dry dock on Saturday is in a critical but stable condition, police have confirmed. As previously reported the man, in his 60s, also received back and abdominal injuries after falling
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Do all our struggles mean so little now?
IT seems that quite a few Worcestershire Green Party supporters are in favour of the European Union because they say it has a good track record for passing laws that benefit the environment. I know this because it’s a question I always raise
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Oh, come on, you are all so fickle
SIR – Re ‘Fish pedicures are just a gimmick’ (Worcester News, May 12). Fish pedicures, aardvark ear cleaners, lamb loofahs and I had something truly inspirational set aside for Labrador puppies. What am I going to do with them all now? The
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COMMENT: So what’s your view on privacy?
Privacy v Freedom of Speech. Two rights granted to all of us through the Human Rights Act, but two rights that come into conflict. The current debate in the media – much of it inaccurate and full of hot air – is being carried out by tabloid
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Fine and driving ban is not enough
SIR – Re ‘Surgeon fined for crash that killed grandmother of nine’ (Worcester News, May 10). How can he be not guilty of dangerous driving and guilty of careless driving when driving at 80mph on a 60mph road, when also killing a lady instantly
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Wharton Park hosting a Jamega Tour event
WHARTON Park Golf and Country Club will be hosting a round of the Jamega Tour today and tomorrow. The Bewdley-based course is expecting more than 100 professionals to arrive for the two-day tournament. They hosted the competition last year too, where
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Marina plan may be dead in water
A HUGE new canalside marina proposal near Worcester could be scuttled by planners. Planning permission for the 202-berth marina at Cummins Farm off Hindlip Lane at Hindlip just to the north of Worcester, has been recommended for refusal by
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Hotel is vital to keep County moving ahead
AS Worcestershire invest in the future on the field, plans are coming into place to help the County off it for years to come. The New Road hotel may be taking longer than everyone had hoped for but, following a meeting with Worcester City Council planners
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Schedule was farce and can't be again
FOR those of you who made Lord’s last week and then arrived at New Road and stayed until the end of the opening day of Worcestershire’s LV= County Championship Division One match with Durham — congratulations. It was a long old two days in the County
