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‘Power for the people’
PEOPLE in Worcester now have the power to come up with their own blueprints for how the city should develop – despite concerns it could waste time and money. Under the Localism Act, householders now have the ability to develop their own ‘local
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It’s bray day! Donkeys wanted for procession
THE organiser of an annual Worcestershire donkey procession on the May Day weekend is looking for donkeys to take part in the event. The procession has become an increasingly popular part of Malvern’s calendar of events, having been created a few
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Worcester City 0 Boston United 3
The ball drops to Glover in the box but Haystead is out to smother. Breeze lines up a shot and succeeds only in firing the ball into the terracing behind the goal. Reece appealing for handball against Stainfield but the referee is not interested
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Karen hits heights on charity Kilimanjaro climb
A MUM-of-two was feeling on top of the world after reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro on a climb for charity. Karen Holgate, head of Victim Support witness service at the crown and magistrates courts in Worcester, said the adventure was the
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Worcester students targeting historic third national basketball title
WORCESTER basketball players have a historic third successive British Universities and Colleges Sport title in their sights this weekend. The team from the University of Worcester head to Leeds today aiming to defend the crown they have won in
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Roadworks are near completion
TRAFFIC problems for commuters and residents living on a busy main road are drawing to an end. Ombersley Road in Worcester has been partially shut off since February 17 while Sev-ern Trent Water carried out work to prevent sewers flooding in Barbourne
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Worcester City hope to end their goal drought against Boston United
ENDING their three-game goal drought will be top of Worcester City’s agenda as they seek a first home win of 2013 today. City come into the Blue Square Bet North match against Boston United (3pm) having failed to hit the target in 275 minutes of
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Worcester Warriors captain Schofield wants to spoil the London Irish party
DEAN Schofield hopes Warriors can finally ‘craic’ their away day misery when Worcester return to Aviva Pre-miership action next weekend. The Sixways side, who have not won a league game on the road since New Year’s Day 2012, head to struggling
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Fall In Love with Peace
PEACE won’t be letting the dust settle once their debut album is released to the wider world. In Love hits the record stores on Monday, March 25 and the Birmingham-based four-piece will waste no time in heading out on their biggest headline tour
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Calling all budding exhibitors
PERSHORE’s Number 8 Community Arts Centre is calling for submissions from artists and photographers interested in exhibiting their work. The centre is looking for exhibitors from mid-October 2013 through until the end of 2014, for three week blocks
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Thief jailed after dog attack
A MAN who left a n eight-year-old Collie dog named Kiri blind in one eye when he burgled a home near Bromsgrove has been sent to jail for 22 months. Daniel Senior, aged 21, of Wealdstone Drive, Dudley, pleaded guilty to burgling a home in Hanbury
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Hereford United manager Foyle jealous of Hatters’ resources
HEREFORD United and Luton Town might only be separated by goal difference in the Blue Square Bet Premier but the gulf between the two clubs could not be more stark. The Bulls came within three minutes of winning at Kenilworth Road last Saturday
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The outlook is sunny
Mirroring the extreme weather this winter, fashion trends took a cold and moody turn. The catwalks delivered dark palettes, lashings of leather and gothic-inspired lace, so it's no surprise designers have done a 180 and lightened up for spring.
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Celtic and Blues eye FA Cup hero Smith
CELTIC, Stoke and Birmingham are believed to be keeping tabs on former Littleton striker Matt Smith. The 6ft 6ins target man has caught the eye of higher-level suitors following his FA Cup exploits against Premier League opposition for Oldham Athletic
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Three-up three-down debate goes on for Football League promotion
INCREASING the am-ount of teams promoted from the Blue Square Bet Premier from two to three has long been an issue for debate. Should the top tier of the non-league pyramid be granted an extra spot, and therefore one more team relegated from League
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Rugby star believed to have been arrested after crash
WORCESTER Warriors fly-half Joe Carlisle is understood to have been charged with drink driving following a crash outside Sixways Stadium on Thursday morning. Police said a man was arrested after an incident at around 7.30am on Thursday morning.
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Man breaks into car to shelter from the cold
POLICE are looking for a “rough and dirty-looking” man who spent the night in someone’s car after breaking in with a croquet mallet. The owner of the Skoda Felicia found his car, which was parked on his drive in Linksview Crescent, Worcester, had
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Worcestershire First World War project gets Lotto funding
A PROJECT commemorating the centenary of the First World War and life in Worcestershire during the conflict has been given a funding boost. Worcestershire County Council’s Archive and Archaeology Service has received £11,500 to support its plans
