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Worcester Warriors 29 London Wasps 23

WARRIORS put any lingering relegation fears to bed with a swashbuckling bonus-point win over high-flying Wasps under the lights at Sixways. Chris Pennell, David Lemi, Blair Cowan and Jonny Arr crossed for the vital tries as Worcester claimed all

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Wolves beaten in Trophy semi first leg

WORCESTER Wolves’ hopes of reaching their first major final hang in the balance as they head into tomorrow night’s British Basketball League Trophy semi-final second leg at Leicester Riders (7.30pm tip-off) trailing by nine points. Paul James’

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Fears over plan for 200 homes

MORE concerns have been raised about plans to build up to 200 homes on the site of a mediaeval fishpond. Miller Homes intends to develop the Middle Battenhall Farm site, which lies between Whittington Road and Battenhall, off Red Hill Lane, Worcester

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Warriors v Wasps

9:14pm Bad to worse for Warriors as Josh Drauniniu is sin-binned for a deliberate knock-on as he went for an interception. 9:12pm Wasps denied a try by foot-in-touch as they

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Is this the ugliest building in Worcester? What you said

Earlier this week we uploaded a story about Elgar House, Shrub Hill, Worcester. It is a building that has been branded a blight and an eyesore, but people are worried that it could survive under new planning rules. Click here for a round-up

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Let people have say on new pool

CALLS are being made for a referendum so the public can have their say over two options for building a new multi-million pound swimming pool in Worcester. Labour’s finance spokesman, Richard Boorn, has called for a proper consultation over whether

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Could your tot take this year’s title?

THE search is on to find Worcestershire’s bonniest baby in this year’s Worcester News Baby of the Year competition. Our 2013 contest to find the county’s cutest cherub starts on Monday, with prizes worth hundreds of pounds up for grabs. Up

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Tributes paid after death of former council leader

TRIBUTES are being paid to a former leader of Worcestershire County Council who has died. Councillor Bob Bullock, a Conservative representing the Croome division, died today at the age of 86. He was first elected to the old Hereford and Worcester

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Record year for secondary school places

MORE children in Worcestershire than ever before secured places at their first choice secondary school. Parents across the county received emails or letters today confirming whether or not their children had received offers from their three preferred

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Man charged with murdering wife is refused bail

A MAN accused of murdering his wife has been refused bail.  Mr Justice Flaux decided after a preliminary hearing at Worcester Crown Court that 34-year-old Alan Evans, of Stoney Lane, Kidderminster, should stay in custody before a trial in September

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Band get a taste of the big time

A WORCESTER band  enjoyed the sweet taste of  success after receiving glowing praise for its performance at the LG Arena. Indie-pop three-piece Done by Sunrise supported Girls Aloud during the band’s Ten reunion tour at the Birmingham venue on

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Thousand litres of oil taken from farm

ONE thousand litres of heating oil have been stolen from an agricultural business. Thieves broke the locks off two large tanks and siphoned the oil, valued at about £1,000, from EC Drummond and Sons on Badsey Fields Lane in the village near Evesham

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Norovirus levels 30 per cent higher than elsewhere

A WINTER vomiting bug is continuing to pile pressure on hospital wards in Worcestershire. Worcestershire Royal, Redditch Alexandra and Kidderminster Hospitals remain closed to visitors because of Norovirus outbreaks, with health chiefs reporting

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Bands will brew up a storm for pub gig

TWO bands will be brewing up a storm in a Great Malvern pub. Worcester four-piece Calm Like a Riot will burst onto the Unicorn, Bellevue Terrace, on Saturday, March 23 combining indie and hip hop with angry lyrics and a heavy backline to set the

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Community bid may win centre

PEOPLE power seems to have won the day with a much-valued outdoor centre now poised to stay in the hands of the community. A community-led bid to take over Malvern Hills Outdoor Ed-ucation Centre is now firmly in pole position after private provider

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More gritting action tonight

DRIVERS are urged to take care on Worcestershire's roads tonight as winter maintains its icy grip on the county. Breaks in the cloud overnight could force road surface temperatures to drop below freezing, leading to a low risk of a patchy frost

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Victory mission for Worcester City at promotion hopefuls

RECORDING a much-needed win is the aim for Worcester City as they prepare to take on high-flying Halifax tomorrow (3pm). Following three defeats on the spin, the St George’s Lane outfit are enduring their worst run of results this season. However

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Just leave him alone

SIR – As an Anglican, aged 76,I am very shocked that Pope Benedict is retiring. I do sincerely hope and pray that following his abdication no one will attempt to prosecute him, as has been suggested in some sections of the media. Leave the poor

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I’m scared to use outside cashpoints

SIR – For many years now I have felt unable to use the ATM cashpoint machines outside our banks and building societies, it’s just not safe. Numerous incidents of fraudulent activity involving cashpoints have been reported locally (Worcester News, February

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Mr Mason, you are sounding like a Tory

 SIR – Carl Mason of the British National Party seems to be singing from the same hymn sheet as the Tories and Liberals by blaming Labour for the credit crunch (Worcester News, February 13). In fact, the credit crunch would have happened whichever

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Nine years in jail is not long enough

SIR – Re the story regarding the two men who have been charged with the killing of Subhan Anwar (Worcester News, February 18). This despicable man tortured and killed the two-year-old daughter of his partner Zarbeena Navsarka. This so-called

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This picture was taken more than 60 years ago

 SIR – I thought Worcester News readers may be interested in this old photograph of St George’s Scout Group from about 1949. Some of the names are: back row, Bill Wilson (Scout master) Ken Batty, Trevor Jones, Graham Avery, John Smith, Martin Smith

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Leaving the EU might be complex, but...

  SIR – David Barlow’s letter (Worcester News, February 20) shows the difficulty the pro-EU lobby has in making a case. Despite his bluster, he clearly fails to see the bigger picture. Some countries might benefit from being in the EU,

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Woman drove into lorry's path

THE death of a woman whose car went across a junction and into the path of a HGV lorry was accidental, an inquest was told. Christine Guise, from Saxonbury, Evesham, died on the B4084 at Cropthorne on the morning of November 6 from multiple injuries

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A city our size should have a decent pool

SIR – I totally agree with your Comment ‘This watered down version isn’t the deal’ in relation to the report by Tom Edwards (Worcester News, February 27) on the two options currently on the council agenda for Worcester’s proposed new swimming pool.

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A&E? Let the battles commence

WE are more than two years away from the next general election, but the knives are already out and very much facing both ways in Worcester. This week saw the announcement that accident and emergency services at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch

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Promotion-chasing Kidderminster Harriers battle manager-of-the-month curse

STEVE Burr hopes to defy the manager-of-the-month curse as Kidderminster Harriers bid to continue their promotion push. The Aggborough boss has won the Blue Square Bet Premier award for the second time this season after leading Harriers to five

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New M&S Simply Food set to open in Evesham

EVESHAM is set to have a new Marks & Spencer Simply Food store later this year after plans got the go-ahead. Wychavon District Council’s planning committee approved the application for the new store at Evesham Shopping Park, Worcester Road,

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Hereford United want three-in-a-row landmark

HEREFORD United return to Edgar Street tomorrow chasing a landmark in their Blue Square Bet Premier campaign. The Bulls are yet to win three succesive league matches this term but victory against Nuneaton Town (3pm) would make that statistic a

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Fire-hit firm back bigger and better

A BUSINESS gutted by one of the largest city fires in living memory has literally risen from the ashes as company bosses rebuild their old warehouse from scratch. B Smith Packaging lost its warehouse and offices in Stanier Road, off Cotswold Way

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More dramatic pictures from Worcester fire

MORE pictures from this morning's  fire in Sebright Avenue, Worcester. Share your pictures with readers of the Worcester News. Email: photo@worcesternews.co.uk Text: 80360 WN News Twitter: @worcesternews Click here for our

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Goal aim for Evesham United

EVESHAM United visit Didcot Town tomorrow (3pm) aiming to score a goal for the first time in four matches. The Robins drew blanks against Hungerford Town and Poole Town, losing both 1-0, while also playing out a goalless stalemate with Swindon

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Cheat your way slimmer

WORRY not if your New Year resolution to lose a few pounds went awry, because a slimmer silhouette for spring is still possible with zero effort required. Thanks to designers like Stella McCartney and her coveted panelled dresses, favoured by countless

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Warriors losing sleep from late-late shows

IF Aviva Premiership matches only lasted 79 minutes, Warriors would be within two points of the Heineken Cup qualification places. Worcester head coach Richard Hill admits his side’s continued inability to close out games, alongside some poor calls

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Fire closes London Road, Worcester. Reports that window cleaner rescued residents

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Talks held in bid to fund new pool

TENTATIVE talks have been held between the city council and the University of Worcester about funding for the proposed £13.5 million swimming pool. Sources have told your Worcester News that the council approached the university about contributing

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Worcester house fire closes London Road

FIRE crews are tackling a blaze at a house in Sebright Avenue, Worcester.  The fire service was called at 9.06am and four engines are still onsite. London Road is currently closed in both directions.

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Nigel Kennedy to make Malvern return an intimate affair

A RETURN to Malvern will see Nigel Kennedy exploring his classical and jazz roots as well as his former hometown. Having had the honour of giving the first performance in the newly refurbished Malvern Theatres in April 1998, the virtuoso violinist

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A treat for mums at Hartlebury Castle

THERE’S a treat for Worcestershire mums this Mother’s Day, as the county museum at Hartlebury Castle will be opening its doors to them for free. The castle, which has more than 1,000 years of history, from horse-drawn vehicles to social history

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Woman, 88, in 12-hour wait at 'chaotic' Worcester A&E

A VULNERABLE pensioner was left waiting nearly 12 hours for a bed at Worcestershire Royal Hospital – leading to claims staff are “struggling to cope”. Amid chaotic scenes 88-year-old Betty Newbery was left while staff “literally ran” from one patient