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Mandy has turned her life around
FOUR years ago Mandy MacDonald was homeless, unemployed and drinking her days away with no idea how to escape and turn her life around. But fast-forward to to-day and she has put her problems behind her through a combination of determination and
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Patients’ charity backs 'nuisance' complainer
THE concerned chief executive of a patients’ charity has waded into a debate about a ‘nuisance’ NHS complainer in Worcester, calling for a review and an investigation. Katherine Murphy, chief executive of the Patients Association, has urged bosses
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We will believe you, says chief of sex abuse centre
THE woman at the helm of the county’s sexual assault referral centre hopes the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal will persuade more victims of similar attacks to come forward locally. Emma Durmaz, clinical manager and forensic nurse examiner at The Glade
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Deal signed for new cancer treatment unit
A LONG-awaited radiotherapy unit in Worcester is to become a reality after hospital bosses signed the contract on the state-of-the-art facility. Worcestershire’s first radiotherapy centre will be built at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and will
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Big freeze puts County warm-up plans on ice
THE wintry weather continues to hamper Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s pre-season preparations. The New Road side’s opening two-day warm-up fixture at Somerset last week was washed out without a ball being bowled, while today’s planned one-day
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Affordable homes plans thrown out
PLANS for 28 new affordable homes have been rejected in Worcester despite pleas that the scheme would help reduce a 4,500-strong housing waiting list. Members of the city council’s planning committee threw out a bid to develop land off Midland
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People urged to have spring clear out for charity
PEOPLE are being urged to donate unwanted items to support Acorn’s Children’s Hospice. The charity, which cares for life limited children in Droitwich and Bromsgrove, is appealing to households in the two towns to have a spring clear out to find
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Three Counties Show gets royal seal of approval
THE Three Counties Show, held each June on its picturesque showground at Blackmore in the shadow of the Malvern Hills, has been granted the royal seal of approval. From now on the three day event is to be known as the Royal Three Counties Show.
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Brave youngsters show off artwork
INSPIRATIONAL children from Worcestershire who have been patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital have showcased their work at an art exhibition – and even forced a ‘dragon’ to part with some cash. Young artists behind the ‘My Brilliant Children
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Time is running out for 'Little Angel' who needs heart transplant
For four months grandad Tony Marcangelo has looked on helplessly as his ‘Little Angel’ fights for life in hospital. One-year-old Carina’s Marcangelo's damaged heart has given out several times and her only hope is a transplant. But Mr Marcangelo
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Worrying figures
SIR – Twelve men, old and young, commit suicide every day in England. These are very worrying figures. GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
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Best of luck, Bobby
SIR – I feel very sorry for Bobby Barnes, who was born a girl but wants to be a boy (Worcester News, March 12). I’m sure Bobby has had to put up with a lot of teasing, but Bobby, I do hope things work out for you and all the hatred stops. It
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If an A-board is in my way, I just move it
SIR – Re the letter ‘Cyclists are a bigger problem than A-boards’ (Worcester News, March 14). Both cycling and leaving A-boards on the pavement are illegal, but I can see why people do it. As for which one is more dangerous,I’m not sure.I couldn
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It’s a fact, we do have charitable status
SIR – Mr [Jon] Burgess should check his facts before pontificating on this letters page ‘Aggressiveness is not the way forward’ (Worcester News, March 12). VIVA, incorporating the Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation, has recently been awarded charitable
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I look like the mascot in this 1960s photo
SIR – This is a picture, above, of County Nalgo FC in the 1960s. That’s me in the back row, right – I’m 5ft 8in – looking like the mascot as half the players were policemen. From our HQ at the Bell in Droitwich Road, Worcester, we used to run
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Woman took overdose in effort to kill herself
A WOMAN ended up in intensive care after she attempted to take her own life with an overdose as she tried to get rid of her partner’s drugs stash. Sadie Thundercliffe, aged 33, of All Saints Road, Worcester, admitted possession of class C drugs
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This bedroom tax is a wicked policy
SIR – Make no mistake, the bedroom tax is a wicked policy. It will penalise hundreds who could not in reality downsize within the social sector if they wanted to and those that do relocate to the private sector will end up costing the taxpayer
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Steve, what about the supporters’ hurt?
SIR – I read with interest the comment by Steve Rhodes, Worcestershire County Cricket Club director of cricket, concerning the forthcoming season at New Road (Worcester News, March 12). He said last season is history and it hurt getting relegated
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Invention cleaning up after an update
A MACHINE originally made out of spare bits in a workshop near Malvern could be the next big thing in the gardening world. The Ground Clearer was invented 10 years ago by engineer Pete Farman to cut through six acres of overgrown land he owned
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Artistic men of the mines are back in town
FOLLOWING sell-out sessions on Broadway and in the West End The Pitmen Painters makes a welcome return to Malvern as part of its 2013 UK tour. Bill Kenwright presents The Live Theatre Newcastle and National Theatre co-production of the show at
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Redditch residents urged to join Neighbourhood Watch
REDDITCH residents are being encouraged to join a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Police want those living in the Worcestershire town to get involved in a bid to reduce and detect crime and anti-social behaviour. PC Rich Waterhouse of West Mercia
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County police chief under investigation for "plebgate" saga
THE chairman of West Mercia Police Federation is being investigated for his conduct during the Andrew Mitchell “plebgate” affair, it has emerged. Ken Mackaill is being probed by investigators following the fall-out from the saga, which led to Mr
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Jury out in murder trial
THE jury in the trial of an undertaker accused of murdering his wife and disposing of her body has retired to consider its verdict. John Taylor, 61, denies killing retired primary school teacher Alethea Taylor at their bungalow in 2012. Taylor
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Injury list grows for troubled City
WORCESTER City could still be without three of their first line defenders for this Saturday's trip to Corby Town. Ellis Deeney and Jacob Rowe remain sidelined with respective ankle and knee injuries, while captain Stuart Whitehead has joined the
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Dr Carl Ellson - NHS South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group
WITH a budget of about £320 million, NHS South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is responsible for commissioning (buying/arranging) local hospital, community and mental health services for a population of 292,000 patients. Engaging
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Droitwich Spa
THE flamboyant and imposing Chateau Impney Hotel at Droitwich must be a familiar sight to most Worcestershire residents, but perhaps only from the road. On this walk, you’ll see another side of the hotel, from a bridleway which runs through parkland
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Have horse sense
SHOCKING accident statistics have forced the UK’s leading horse organisation to launch a radical campaign. Nearly 10 per cent of reported road incidents last year resulted in horse fatality and more than seven per cent in serious injury to riders.
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Prune for perfection
THEY are the quintessential English plant, with unrivalled fragrance, beauty and variety of colours, shapes and sizes. Little wonder, then, that many gardeners are baffled as to when to actually prune their roses to ensure a flurry of gorgeous
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Travel-sick Warriors have not won on the road for almost 15 months
IT is now approaching 15 months since Worcester Warriors secured an Aviva Premiership victory away from the home comforts of Sixways. The wretched run was stretched to 14 consecutive league defeats with Saturday’s shambolic showing in the 26-6
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Worcestershire's arctic spring continues
4:46pm You think you had it bad? Barbara Williams took this picture of snowdrifts by a roadside at Hanley William, near Tenbury Wells 4:40pm National round-up There
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Poetry festival features varied programme
THIS year’s Wenlock Poetry Festival kicks off on Friday, April 5 with a line-up including an icon of BBC war reporting to one of Britain’s busiest poets. The self-styled 'Bard of Barnsley' Ian McMillan, makes a welcome return to this year’s festival
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City MP backs incinerator plan
WORCESTER’S MP has come out in support of a £120 million incinerator for the first time – saying there is “a coherent argument” for it going ahead. Robin Walker has also revealed he is willing to bring up the issue of landfill taxes with the Government
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Hereford have to target Dartford success without Jackson
HEREFORD United look set to be without striker Marlon Jackson for tonight’s Blue Square Bet Premier visit of Dartford (7.45). The 22-year-old suffered a recurrence of a knee injury in last Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Hyde and is expected to be
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Heeley: It’s not just about City's strikers
WORCESTER City manager Carl Heeley says his players have to take their chances in front of goal if they are going to drag themselves out of their current slump. Defeat at Altrincham on Saturday was the eighth in a row for the St George’s Lane club
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Just what impact is Redman having on Warriors?
SOME serious questions need to be asked about the Worcester Warriors pack and the impact forwards coach Nigel Redman is having. The former England and British Lions lock began his coaching career with the Worcester academy before working with the
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Watts returns to haunt old Worcester Wolves friends
A FAMILIAR face came back to haunt Worcester as ex-forward David Watts blitzed the Wolves with 29 points during the upset victory at the University of Worcester. Wolves went into the game having lost the night before to an in-form Sheffield Sharks
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Victim tells her shocking story after pervert is jailed for sex crimes spanning 25 years
A SEX fiend has been caged for a string of attacks including rape, buggery and sexually assaulting children. Former bus driver Darren Purchase, aged 45, of Hayfield Road, St John’s, Worcester, staggered unsteadily in the dock as Judge Robert Juckes
