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Murder suspect John Anslow charged

A MURDER suspect who escaped from a prison van which had just left HMP Hewell in Redditch more than a year ago has been charged. John Anslow, aged 32, from the Tipton area was charged with conspiracy to escape from lawful custody today following

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Worcester man jailed for abusing girl 33 years ago

A WORCESTER man has been jailed for six years for sexually assaulting a young girl more than three decades ago John Roberts, aged 51, formerly of Fox Drive, was sentenced today at Worcester Crown Court for three counts of indecent assault on a

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Worcester singer set for Songs of Praise

A TALENTED singer from Worcester has spoken of the “privilege” of making her sixth appearance on Songs of Praise. Millions of viewers of the long-running BBC series tuning-in tomorrow will see Lexie Stobie perform during a special Palm Sunday show

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Gritters heading out as weather worsens

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's gritting fleet is heading out onto the roads again later as rain and snow showers continue. Rain through the afternoon is predicted to be heavy at times, with the possibility of sleet or snow on higher ground.

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A&E problems putting patients at risk, says ambulance chief

CLOGGED-UP A&E departments are stopping ambulance staff doing their jobs and putting patients at risk, a top ambulance boss has warned. As health bosses admitted the A&E at Worcestershire Royal Hospital had been stretched to breaking point

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Red Cross volunteers are praised after house fire

VOLUNTEERS who came to the aid of the victims of a fire have been praised for their work. British Red Cross fire and emergency support service (FESS) volunteers were called to the house in Sebright Avenue, Worcester, on Friday, March 1, by Hereford

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Hereford United match against Hyde in doubt

UPDATE: Game on. HEREFORD United will hold an 8am pitch inspection tomorrow ahead of their Blue Square Bet Premier match against Hyde. The Edgar Street surface has already been affected by heavy rainfall and the forecast is for snow overnight

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Walk, swim or cycle for charity challenge

WHETHER they prefer to walk, swim or cycle, people are being urged to test their mettle in an epic charity challenge to raise money for a county breast unit. The ‘Worcester Brest Challenge’ is to cover the distance from Worcester to Brest, in Brittany

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Evesham United to hold pitch inspection

UPDATE: Game postponed due to waterlogged pitch. EVESHAM United will hold a pitch inspection at 12pm tomorrow to determine whether their Evo-Stik Southern League Division One South and West match against Cinderford Town can go ahead. The Jubilee

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Turning left? You’ve got to be joking

TORY Roger Knight often brings council meetings to life with his colourful jokes, but the jibes were on him during a meeting at the Guildhall on Wednesday. Halfway through a discussion about the fortunes of Worcester’s Hopmarket shopping precinct

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Road now open in Upton following chimney fire

A ROAD is now open in Upton-upon-Severn following a chimney fire earlier today. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called at 11.45am to Old Street, A4104, to tackle the blaze. One crew from Worcester and one from Upton attended

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EU costs too much

SIR – Like you, Mr [John] Phillpott (Worcester News, March 2),I want Britain to leave the EU.It costs us too much. GEORGE COWLEY Worcester

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It’s local issues that matter, Mr Hardman

 SIR – Re the article about Mr [Adrian] Hardman in which he said he is worried about the UKIP vote in May (Worcester News, March 12). It may be, Mr Hardman, that the candidates for UKIP are down to earth people who are only concerned with local

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I’m planning another school reunion

SIR – In November 2002 a reunion of old boys from St Martin’s, Worcester, was held, most having started there during the years 1953 to 1960. I am hoping to arrange a further get- together in the near future but first need to build up a list of

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EU cosmetics law is for the good

 SIR – A new law has come into force in the UK which bans animals from being used in cosmetic testing. This ban is one of many examples showing the advantages of passing some laws at a European level, given that cosmetics are sold across borders

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Minimum price for alcohol isn’t answer

SIR – The Government has talked about putting a minimum price on alcohol in an effort to reduce alcoholism. But will it have the desired effect? Despite everlasting increases on tobacco tax, the addicts are still not deterred. The result

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We represented the local football league

SIR – This picture, above, is of the 1964 football team who represented the Worcester and District Thursday Football League. I am in the back row, third from the right.I was not in the police force, but several of my team-mates and officials were

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The problem is the miserable pension

SIR – It seems the calls to take the bus pass, the winter fuel allowance and the free television licence from the elderly are getting louder, especially from the Liberal Democrats. This is the lot that promises all and gives nothing. If the bus

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Staff at Sainsbury’s were so kind to me

SIR – May I thank the staff at Sainsbury’s Blackpole for their kindness on Tuesday. I would particularly like to thank the staff and first aid lady who attended to me when I had a fall at the petrol station. They were all so kind to me and

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They have turned St John’s into a ghetto

SIR – As a resident of St John’s in Worcester for nearly 40 years, the sooner the council implements tougher guidelines to landlords and students the better. The residents of St John’s feel that they have already had their fair share of bad and

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Group aims to help life after cancer

A NEW support group is offering a helping hand to women dealing with life after cancer treatment. The Snowdrop Group is aimed at women under 49 who have had initial treatment for cancer within the last couple of years and have no known secondary

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Turning left? You’ve got to be joking

TORY Roger Knight often brings council meetings to life with his colourful jokes, but the jibes were on him during a meeting at the Guildhall on Wednesday. Halfway through a discussion about the fortunes of Worcester’s Hopmarket shopping precinct

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Tots discover their arty side

CHILDREN at a Droitwich pre-school enjoyed a day of activity sessions. Youngsters at Hadzor and Oddingley Pre-School, which meets in Oddingley village hall, showed their creative side when they had a go at painting, moulding dough and making numbers

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Bed sores on the increase

HEALTH bosses admit that they are scratching their heads over a sudden rise in bed sores at community hospitals in Worcestershire. A total of eight serious pressure ulcers were reported at hospitals in Malvern, Evesham, Pershore, Tenbury and Bromsgrove

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Fire in Upton-upon-Severn closes road

A ROAD is closed in Upton-upon-Severn following a building fire.  Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are currently on the scene in Old Street, A4104, and police are directing the traffic. More to follow....

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Paul Hodgson in to face former club London Irish

SCRUM-half Paul Hodgson faces his former club for the first time since moving to Sixways as Worcester Warriors play London Irish at the Madejski Stadium in the Aviva Premiership tomorrow (3pm). The 30-year-old racked up more than 150 appearances

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Harriers keeper Lewis dreams of title success

BLUE Square Bet Premier leaders Kidderminster Harriers head to Southport tomorrow (1pm) bidding to take another step towards promotion. Steve Burr’s side moved to the top for the first time in 13 years, but only on goal difference from Mansfield

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Car crash blocks busy road during rush hour

A BUSY road between Malvern and Worcester was blocked during morning rush hour after two cars crashed. Police were called at 9.15am to Bastonford on the A449, outside the Half Way House Inn, after a green Skoda Octavia and a silver Suzuki Wagon

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Foyle to look at fringe benefits for run-in

MANAGER Martin Foyle says he will use the last nine games of Hereford United’s season to run the rule over players for next term. With the ninth-placed Bulls 11 points shy of the Blue Square Bet Premier play-offs and 13 above the drop-zone, there

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Worcestershire is hit with snow...again

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Wolves aim to match university's fine form

WORCESTER Wolves will be hoping to use the University of Worcester’s third British Universities and Colleges Sport title in a row to inspire them to a ninth consecutive British Basketball League victory. Head coach Paul James takes his Wolves side

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Ombersley Road closure to be lifted

UPDATE: 1.45pm - residents have reported the road has been reopened. WEEKS of traffic problems for commuters and residents will end today following the completion of a £300,000 project to tackle flooding. Ombersley Road in Worcester has been

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Heeley calls for turn in City form

WORCESTER City travel to sixth-placed Altrincham tomorrow (3pm) looking to finally end their wretched run. Seven consecutive defeats have dropped the St George’s Lane club from play-off contenders to 14th in Blue Square Bet North in a matter of

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Join the Easter beauty parade

EASTER is undoubtedly one of the prettiest times of the year. Fresh from a bleak winter, it's all bunnies, chicks, daffodils and dreamy eggs. But you don't have to go overboard on chocolate to indulge. The beauty shelves are packed with seasonal-inspired

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Boyfriend helped raid partner’s flat

THE home of a 17-year-old Worcester girl was targeted by a trio of burglars – including her boyfriend. Todd Burston and a youth got into the ground-floor flat in New Street in December last year after a window was smashed with a brick and stole

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Join the carnival punks before they hit Europe

MUSIC fans in Worcester will have one last chance to enjoy a memorable night of eclectic music blends with the Sexy Weirdos before the band embark on their second European tour. Johnny Kowalski and the Sexy Weirdos are returning to their spiritual

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Rugby players trade balls for baking

BOOTS and balls made way for aprons and icing when players for Worcester Warriors rugby team tackled a charity bake-off challenge. Part of the Sixways Stadium was transformed into a cupcake production line-out yesterday morning in a bid to raise

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Pensioner gets payout over binman’s foul play

A PENSIONER has received £1,000 in compensation from a council after a binman defecated on his drive. The homeowner, from Ryall, near Upton-upon-Severn, said he never made the claim for money but to teach the Malvern hills District Council to have

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Freeze on Sixways season ticket prices

FOLLOWING hot on the heels of George Osborne’s budget announcement, Charlie Little has revealed the contents of his Sixways red briefcase and the headline news is a price freeze on Warriors season tickets. That means a full season of Aviva Premiership

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Refund demand following drubbing

MANAGER Paul West asked his Evesham United players to refund the price of their supporters’ tickets after a 7-1 Sholing shambles. Around 20 Robins fans travelled to Southampton in mid-week only to see the Spiers and Hartwell Jubilee Stadium side

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Snow hits Worcestershire

DESPITE being two days into spring snow has hit Worcestershire overnight. So far the A449 Wells Road is closed due to snow and a broken down vehicle at the B4209 Hanley Road, near to The Cottage in the Wood Hotel.  Worcestershire County Council

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We’re ‘taxed’ £9.8m for rubbish

TAXPAYERS in Worcestershire are forking out record amounts in landfill charges – despite the amount of rubbish being buried in the ground falling rapidly. Nearly £10 million in landfill ‘taxes’ went to the Government in 2012, compared to just £4.7