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Magnificent flying machines wanted
DAREDEVIL pilots will once again glide across the skies of Worcestershire this summer with the arrival of the British Open Paramotor Championships. The popular event returns to Kerswell Green, near Kempsey, from Friday, June 10, to Monday, June 13.
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Land application averted action
A LANDOWNER has put in for planning permission days before district councillors were set to give the green light to enforcement action against him. Wychavon planning officers say the land at Rectory Farm in Upton Warren, off the A38, near Wychbold has
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AA-goer turned van vandal
A RECOVERING alcoholic attacked his step-son’s van after his ex-wife refused to let him into her home, a court was told. Graham Higgins pleaded guilty to causing £650 of damage to the vehicle, belonging to Enviromontel Ltd, at Worcester Magistrates Court
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Artists hail response from public
THE first Worcestershire Arts Trail has been hailed as a success. Hundreds of arts and crafts lovers not only visited a number of galleries and special exhibitions, but also got a peek behind the scenes at artists’ workshops and studios at
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County hit back after seven-wicket collapse
WITH so many questions currently unanswered in regard to Shankar-gate, Worcestershire may soon be able to respond to another question ‘Will they lose all 16 LV= County Championship Division One matches this season?’ While the police continue to
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Festival salutes ‘Mr Fixit’
A JAZZ festival is to pay tribute to “Mr Fixit”, its chairman of 10 years. Organisers of the 26th annual Upton Jazz Festival are planning to celebrate the life of Colin Slocombe during the three-day event later this month. Mr Slocombe – who was widely
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Cigarette thief avoids prison
AN opportunist thief has been given a four-month community order after admitting burgling a shop. Jimmy Smith pleaded guilty to taking an unknown quantity of cigarettes from WH Smith in Evesham at an earlier hearing at Worcester Magistrates Court. The
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Pershore unable to pass Bromyard
PERSHORE threw away the chance of closing in on the Worcestershire Cricket League Division One leaders when they failed to force a win at Bromyard. In the only league match played on a wet Bank Holiday, Pershore skipper Ciaran Sanders won the toss.
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Royal invite for Margaret
A RETIRED district nurse who works with the Droitwich-based charity YSS (Youth Support Services) initially thought it was a hoax when she received a call asking if she would like to go to a royal garden party. Now Margaret Phillpotts, of Worcester, is
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Pup to perform on live TV
A WORCESTER girl and her dog are through to the live semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. Pippa Langhorne and Buddy will be singing – and yowling – live for their place in the final of the ITV1 talent competition on Friday, hoping to make it through
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Himbleton horse is Burton title booster
RICHARD Burton claimed a major boost in the battle for the point-to-point riders’ national title by winning on Worcestershire’s Cedrus Libani at Chaddesley Corbett. The horse has really found form recently, carrying the colours of Himbleton owners William
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Talks on council cash
A WORCESTERSHIRE council will discuss how it can best use the money it has received from the Government’s New Homes Bonus Scheme. In the past, when new houses were built, the Government would reduce its financial support to Wychavon District Council
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Rest of Saturday's Worcestershire Cricket League results
SECOND XI DIVISION ONE Pedmore v Alvechurch & Hopwood Pedmore winning draw. Pedmore 216 all out (18) (T Weston 51, M Reuben 5-32), Alvechurch & Hopwood 191-9 (7) (M Gilmour 103, P Taylor 5-38). Colwall v Belbroughton Belbroughton won by six wickets
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Family wins approval to increase gipsy site size
A GIPSY family have won a planning bid to increase the size of their pitch – but were told there would no more room to expand. Applicants from Five Oaks Mobile Home Park in Hay Lane, Shernal Green, near Droitwich, wanted permission to put four
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Patti’s name will live on
A CAR has been donated to a voluntary first aid group in memory of a woman described as a “larger than life character”. Patti Wilkes’ car has been donated to Worcester and Malvern Community First Responders by her husband Colin and son Rick
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COMMENT: Fifa turmoil is not just about sport
ALLEGATIONS and counter-allegations of corruption continue to besmirch the name of Fifa, world football’s ruling body. The affair has been escalated by Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke, who has confirmed he sent an e-mail claiming the 2022 World
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Discount scheme could be a winner
A recession-busting scheme that gives discounts to Worcester workers who shop in the city has been shortlisted for a national award. The Employalty Card was set up to reward staff at Worcester Business Improvement District (BID), a not-for-profit organisation
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Rain didn't stop weekend play
THE rain and miserable weather did little to dampen spirits as people in Worcestershire enjoyed a fun-packed bank holiday. Hundreds came out to support the annual Pershore Carnival, which had the ironic theme of Summer Holiday. Proceedings were kicked
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Former pop icon denies benefit fraud
Worcestershire-based pop star PJ Proby has denied £47,000 benefit fraud but his trial will not be held until March next year. Under his real name of James Marcus Smith, he entered not guilty pleas at Worcester Crown Court to nine charges brought by the
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Thanks for your support
SIR – I would like to thank several people who supported me when I was having trouble negotiating the steps at the Worcester Warriors v Cornish Pirates play-off final on May 18. This was in block G of the East Stand. I suffer from Parkinson’s disease
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£270k is our aim
Sir – On behalf of the Meningitis Trust, I would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who took part in Toddle Waddle throughout April. We hope to raise £270,000 in the next month. As a charity that receives no government funding, this will
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Why so quiet?
Sir – Your once lively Worcester News website is like a ghost town these days. Why? This may have been brought about by the lifetime ban imposed on me for making disturbingly interesting and intelligent comments – but is there a more credible explanation
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Our youngsters have so much to offer
SIR – The weekend before last I attended two events which showcased the talent, skills and commitment that young people have in Worcestershire. On Saturday, May 21, I attended the passing out parade of the Hereford and Worcester young firefighters
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Let taxis use disabled parking bays at night
SIR – Worcester has too many taxis – fact. We have designated taxi ranks and that should be enough. Apparently it’s not because Worcester City Council, in its wisdom, has decided to provide even more ranks. How do they do this? By giving them our
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Economic policy relies too much on ‘hope’
Sir – Government borrowing hit the highest level ever recorded in April and we have also seen four consecutive announcements of downgrading of growth by the Bank of England. These are the facts of the Conservative-led coalition’s phoney war on debt.
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We support EU, but it does need reforming
SIR – Re John Phillpott’s Saturday feature ‘Do all our struggles mean so little now?’ (Worcester News, May 21). Yes, the Green Party supports our country being in the European Union but we believe it must be reformed to be more democratic and people
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So why do you all fear the right wing?
SIR – Why does the Worcester News have a problem with BNP member Carl Mason? Two articles in your newspaper on May 19 – a story entitled ‘BNP candidate just misses seat’ and a comment entitled ‘Stand and be counted against BNP’ – suggested that he had
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County cricket fans must rise to challenge
Sir – I see that the Worcester News has already published a letter ‘Our county cricket club is in need of a complete sort-out’ (May 25) criticising Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The poisoned chalice of the top division in the county championship
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Can we have our hospital A&E back, please?
Sir – I refer to your article about Dr Richard Taylor (Worcester News, May 25). I think that Dr Taylor is one of the hardest working, most humane and patient-friendly medical practitioners I have come across. I really do think that the NHS should consider
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Blustery conditions can’t stop racer Hart
WORCESTER St John’s Cycling Club held a 19.5-mile time trial from the Carrington Bridge to the M50 roundabout and back. Thirty-four riders competed on a blustery evening with Adam Hart the fastest in 43 minutes 55 seconds. Rob Nicholls followed with
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We need more women in cancer fight
WORCESTER’S women have been urged to join this year’s Race for Life after organisers revealed there are still 3,000 places left for the city event. So far, only 3,230 women have signed up for the 5km race – which means more than 500 entrants a week would
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Jobs are saved as DIY store is bought
THE Malvern branch of a national DIY store is one of 31 stores to be bought by the owner of B&Q after the company was placed in administration. The Focus DIY store in Spring Lane, Malvern, which employs 25 people, has been bought by Kingfisher plc,
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T20 is focus and getting to the last eight is aim
AS a group of players, we were all very shocked by the Adrian Shankar news. We don’t know many details of what has happened but it all came as quite a surprise and now there is a police investigation into the matter. He seemed to fit into the dressing
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Fire drama at city high-rise
THE fire service carried out a dramatic rescue at a high-rise block in Worcester after a blaze completely destroyed one of the flats. One person was rescued following the incident on the fifth floor of a 13-storey block in St Clement’s Close, off Tybridge
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Aussie covers delayed Ajmal
AUSTRALIAN all-rounder Damien Wright is set to play in Worcestershire’s first five Friends Life t20 matches after extending his stay. The 35-year-old was due to head back Down Under next week but Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal’s arrival has
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Festivals will bring a buzz to the city
WORCESTER is getting ready to reap the rewards of a summer of festivals. People will be spoilt for choice when it comes to activities and events to keep them entertained. The annual Worcester Festival is being extended to incorporate the prestigious
