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Trust is helping teens to find jobs
A TRUST in Worcester which has helped thousands of people find inspiration is launching a bid get more youngsters into employment. Worcester Community Trust says it will focus on young adults not in employment, education or training, known as NEETS
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New mural for town's waterways
A NEW mural depicting a pirate ship being attacked by another boat will soon take the place of a picture of a great white shark on the canal basin in Droitwich. Plans to create a new mural were submitted to Wychavon District Council and the Canal
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Youngsters drum up workshop fun
YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a variety of activities during half-term at the Worcester Arts Workshop. Children banged the drums at a junk percussions workshop held by Ed Steelefox, while others enjoyed a group art session, where they explored shadows and
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Signalling problems between Worcester Foregate Street and Great Malvern fixed
The signalling problem between Worcester Foregate Street and Great Malvern stations has now been fixed, but London Midland are warning of knock-on delays of up to 30 minutes, particularly between Droitwich and Birmingham Snow Hill. Our earlier
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Chief Constable to host web chat
CHIEF Constable David Shaw, of West Mercia Police, will host a public web chat tomorrow during which he will take questions on a variety of issues. The web chat will take place between 6.30pm and 8pm and people who can’t make it can leave questions
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New Labour’s wars
SIR – I agree with Mr [John] Phillpott (Worcester News, February 16). At least four wars were started by New Labour. GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
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Let’s hear it for Derek
SIR – I think naming the Diglis Basin Bridge the Derek Prodger MBE crossing is a good idea. I have always found Mr Prodger to be helpful, friendly and, ifI may use an old-fashioned word, a gentlemen. He has put in an immense amount of graft
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Children of today are future of our country
SIR – The Government keeps crowing about the amount of money they are paying out in social benefits, but the seeds of this mess were sown many years ago when the miners, shipbuilders and steelmakers were thrown onto the scrapheap and left to rot.
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Youngsters at nursing home were brilliant
SIR – I would like to say a very big thank you to the Prince’s Trust for doing a lovely garden at Springs Nursing Home, Malvern. They were lovely boys and girls, they worked very hard and did a very good job. They have the squirrel house for
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This danger junction needs action now
SIR – Re the letter about the Bilford Road area by Judy Hawken ‘Only cross this road if you are agile enough’ (Worcester News, February 18). My full support to this lady on the contents of her letter and I would add that she is a much braver soul
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Where are the real jobs for people?
SIR – I had to write a letter to the Worcester News after listening to an interview with Iain Duncan Smith [Secretary of State for Work and Pensions]. He said that people on work experience – also known as slave labour – are being paid by the taxpayer
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Gritters out again tonight
Worcestershire County Council's fleet of gritters will be heading out onto the roads tonight as temperatures are expected to fall below freezing. Although today's weather is mostly dry with sunshine, the clear conditions extending overnight will
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It’s nice for kids to get out and about
SIR – I noticed that Worcestershire wildlife and park wardens staged a halfterm children’s nature day in Gheluvelt Park. These days it is taken for granted that all youngsters have access to a computer, as booking, though free, was online at worcester.gov.uk
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Stop foreign aid? That’s mean-spirited
SIR – I agree with G B Dipper (Worcester News, February 20),I’m looking forward to [David] Cameron being voted out. However, our reasons differ. Contrary to Mr Dipper, I am pleased that a portion of the national budget (albeit a meagre amount)
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Poverty equality in EU? We can do that
SIR – It seems that the Government has finally realised the disgrace and humiliation that is inflicted on the poor all over the world. Some MPs have even commented that in Europe the poor are treated far worse that their counterparts here in the
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Cause of workshop fire is being investigated
THE cause of a “challenging” fire at a workshop over the weekend is still being investigated. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Merebrook Industrial Estate in Hanley Road, Welland, near Malvern, at 8.35pm on Saturday
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Labour wants your hard-earned money
SIR – As I sat in a recent city council meeting (February 19) I watched and listened with incredulity as the Labour Party, under the direction of Adrian Gregson, unveiled its philosophy on taxation. It’s quite simple, the party will raise taxes
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Traders need support in these tough times
SIR – Re your story ‘End this High Street hazard (Worcester News, February 26). I understand that the advertising boards are strictly speaking illegal. My view is that in these economically-straitened times a business needs to promote itself
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Lincomb
THIS walk includes a two-mile stretch of the river Severn, which is particularly lovely at Lincomb, where two alternative routes are described. Take the first one if you want to see the lock and weir. There are six locks on the Severn, all between
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It’s only words...
BACK last century, when I first joined this newspaper, one of the jobs was to attend county council meetings in an era when places such as Dudley, Warley and Halesowen were still in Worcestershire. It was an interesting exercise covering debates
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Creating a community for food growers
A GROUP of growers are sowing the seeds for a new agricultural project which aims to create a partnership between the community and food growers. The project aims to promote local food and connect people with the land where their food is grown.
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Saddle up for events
CROOME Pony Club, whose members come from the Evesham/ Pershore and Worcester areas, is holding a social event on Sunday for anyone wanting to know more about the organisation. Pony Club branches up and down the country hold regular rallies when
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“It is our hospital and its future is still very much in our hands”
“IT is our hospital and its future is still very much in our hands.” That is the rallying cry from The Save the Alex Campaign in response to the recent speculation surrounding the future of services at Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital. The campaign
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Keep mum happy
FROM seed collections to fashion-conscious gloves for the green-fingered and innovative tool ranges, no gardening mother should be without a gift on Mothering Sunday. There’s a plethora of choice, whatever your budget. £5 OR UNDER If your mother
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Sandy Brown West Midlands Ambulance Service
A COMPLAINT against the ambulance service can make big news. It may be serious and the headlines may be damning. A bad story always sells better than the good ones and the reality is that the number of compliments we receive far outweighs the level
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Ice queen Karen keeps her cool
KAREN Barber has maintained a cool head in her career as a professional skater and a judge on ITV1’s Dancing on Ice. But away from the limelight, she’s had a challenging couple of years. In 2010, her 21-year marriage ended, and she established
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School is taken out of special measures
A HEADTEACHER has praised the efforts of staff, pupils, parents and governors in helping a Worcester school come out of special measures. Di Smith, interim executive head at Warndon Primary School, said its success in its latest Ofsted inspection
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Ancient skills for life in the woods
ANCIENT woodland crafts and skills were revived at Worcester Woods Country Park. The nature reserve hosted a variety of activities as part of its annual Woods Alive event. Willow weaving, wood turning and hurdle making were some of the crafts
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John bows out just before half century
HE nearly made his half century, but not quite. Even so, 49 years and three months was a pretty good score for John Vaughan to notch up working for Industrial and Tractor in Worcester. Usually cycling to work from his home across the city, in good
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Chimney fires spark warning
A SPATE of chimney fires has sparked a plea to householders to heed advice on how to stop one from devastating their homes. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to eight emergencies across the two counties this weekend
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Heeley demands City pride after ‘thumping’
WORCESTER City boss Carl Heeley has called on his players to show some pride between now and the end of the season. There are 11 Blue Square Bet North games to go following last Saturday’s 5-0 thrashing at Halifax. Although they have slipped
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Family helps with rescue of 70-year-old elephant
A FAMILY have ensured a Thai elephant can enjoy a peaceful retirement after rescuing the animal following a recent trip to Asia. The Blaine family from Peopleton, near Pershore, stumbled across 70-year-old Som Sri in Thailand when they went to
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My worst loss as boss says Heeley
CARL Heeley described the 5-0 drubbing by Halifax as the worst defeat of his tenure as manager. Lee Gregory scored four goals as the hosts ran riot at The Shay with a performance that enhanced their play-off credentials and virtually ended City
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Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby mix British pop and NYC songwriting
THE products of a meeting of minds between a British pop genius and NYC songwriter can be heard this month. Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby come to Worcester’s Marr’s Bar on Sunday, March 24 to promote their new album A Working Mueum. Eric is
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Restored – carving that almost fell on future PM
AN iconic stone carving of the coat of arms which once nearly fell on a future prime minster’s head has been restored to its former glory. The work at the National Trust’s Croome Court mansion house was possible thanks to donations made to carry
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Warriors stung by Goode Wasps move
WARRIORS fly-half Andy Goode is set to be unveiled as a Wasps player this week after agreeing terms on a switch to Adams Park. The former England play-maker is poised to end his three-year stay at Sixways by moving to the Aviva Premiership high-fliers
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Warriors’ evolution starting to shape up
DORIAN West could barely contain his mirth as he addressed the assembled masses in the Sixways press room having just witnessed Worcester’s attempt to play the ‘beautiful game’ in far-from-beautiful conditions back-fire and hand his side victory on
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James is positive after defeat for Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves coach Paul James was proud of his team, despite them slipping to a narrow defeat to Leicester Riders in the semi-final of the BBL Trophy. In the second leg at Leicester, Alex Owumi registered 29 points for the second night in a
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Wolves edged out by Riders in BBL Trophy semi-final
WORCESTER Wolves fought ferociously to overturn a nine-point deficit from the first leg of their BBL Trophy semi-final when visiting Leicester Riders, but eventually slipped to a 148-141 defeat on aggregate over the two legs. While Worcester can
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Jo to bring her own brand of magic to event
COMDIAN Jo Brand will be the keynote speaker at an event celebrating women. West Mercia Women’s Aid will welcome the charity’s patron, who is also a writer and actress to the Old Rectifying House, North Parade, Worcester, on Monday, March 11, to
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County hospital trust works on 'open' culture
WORK to ensure recommendations from a damning report into failings at a neighbouring hospital are put into place is under way in Worcestershire. Penny Venables, chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said that the £13 million
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Set to tackle Scottish Highlands
TWO adventurers will be running and kayaking across the Scottish Highlands in memory of a young man who died after a struggle with mental illness. Phil Ward, aged 42, and Antony Griffiths, 43, of West Malvern, want to raise £10,000 for mental health
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Prison break: Suspects remanded in custody
SEVEN men have been remanded in custody after appearing in court in connection with the escape of a prisoner charged with murder. John Anslow 32, of Tipton, West Midlands, has been on the run since a prison van taking him to court was ambushed
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Why we're cutting Worcestershire hospital beds for dementia patients
IT may seem strange to be cutting the number of beds for people with dementia at a time when the illness is on the rise. However, leaders at Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust which manages mental health services and the county’s five community
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High note for school choir
SINGING sensations from St Mary’s Worcester who have been performing together for only a matter of weeks will be competing in the finals of a national competition today. The 21 girls from St Mary’s Middle School choir will take to the stage of
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Book in for Mother's Day
IF your mum wants to escape to a world of romance, history or real-life drama on Mother's Day, there's no shortage of new titles which will take her away from the drudge of everyday chores. Female fiction is in abundance, with new titles from best-selling
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Shocking Shay show sinks play-off hopes
WORCESTER City were given a football lesson as their play-off dream went up in smoke at The Shay. From start to finish, the men from St George’s Lane were comprehensively outplayed in brutal fashion by a team with promotion firmly in their sights
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Benefit cheat stole £22,000
A BENEFIT cheat who stole more than £20,000 from the public purse has been ordered to pay back every penny. Margaret Lock failed to tell Wychavon District Council and the Department for Work and Pensions about money in a joint bank account she
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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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Belgian tour de force joins orchestra
A BELGIAN tour de force will be star attraction of a classical concert. Chandos Symphony Orchestra welcomes David Cohen back to Malvern Theatres on Sunday, March 17 to perform Sibelius’s Symphony No 4 and Dvorák’s Cello Concerto in B Minor in the
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Concerns raised about homes without smoke alarms
CONCERNS have been raised about the number of homes that don’t have working smoke alarms. A community safety advisor from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has expressed concern following a week-long event at Crowngate Shopping
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Teenager hurt in motocross accident
A TEENAGER was flown to hospital after he suffered pelvis, back and wrist injuries in a motocross accident. Paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the motocross track in Warndon, Worcester, shortly before 1.45pm yesterday
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Help available to restore Worcestershire's beautiful orchard heritage
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is urging orchard owners to take advantage of funding on offer to help restore the county's beautiful orchard heritage. The county council, working in partnership with Natural England, is offering grants to preserve
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Spoof love cheat texts 'drove man to suicide'
A MAN killed himself by stepping in front of a train following a series of text messages sent by a friend posing as a former lover. An inquest was told Jeremy Brown, of Windmeres, Evesham, confided in Grant Owen, a friend of 12 years, last March
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Gay couples urged to consider adoption
LESBIAN, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are being urged to consider adoption and fostering in Worcestershire. The second annual LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week runs from today until Sunday, March 10 and is organised by New Family
