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Dedicated David gets top honour
A DEDICATED volunteer who gives up more than 600 hours a year to care for patients at a Worcester hospice has seen his kindness and compassion recognised with a top international award. David Purdham, of Powick, near Worcester, has been named Volunteer
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Fire service control room opens
THE new control room at the heart of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s day-to-day work has been officially opened. Lt Col Patrick Holcroft, the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, was given a tour of the suite at the service’s headquarters
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Date at Globe for actor Adam
A BUDDING Worcester actor will take to the stage at one of the UK’s most famous theatres after being chosen to take part in an annual festival. Adam Charteris, from St John’s, has been chosen to perform at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre on London’
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Jury sent home for Easter break
A jury will return to Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday to continue deliberations in the trial of an undertaker accused of murdering his wife. John Taylor, aged 61, of Mortimer Drive, Oreleton, near Tenbury Wells, has denied killing his 63-year-old
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Flower shop dream comes true for Lucy
A WOMAN whose only memory following a brain haemorrhage was her dream of opening a florist’s shop has seen her vision come true. Lucy Jones was an office manager at Malvern Town Council when she suffered the haemorrhage in December 2006, leaving
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Ambulance service urges caution over Easter break
WITH wintry conditions likely to persist over the Easter break, West Midlands Ambulance Service fears demand on its crews could be as high as 15 per cent above normal. Ambulance crews will deal with a range of emergency incidents over the four
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Our Girl Army TV drama sparks a male interest
THERE was an abnormal rise in the number of people looking for a career in the forces on Monday following the screening of a popular BBC One drama. The Army careers office in Foregate Street, Worcester, saw a rise in interest on Monday morning
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City striker Glover joins Halifax
WORCESTER City striker Danny Glover has joined Blue Square Bet North rivals Halifax Town on loan until the end of the season. Glover's departure comes just a day after winger Greg Mills left the club to sign for Boston United. Manager Carl
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French travellers take over Worcester car park
A GROUP of French travellers who have descended on a Worcester car park have been warned by police they must leave within 24 hours of their arrival. Eight caravans arrived at The Moors car park near the Swan Theatre by Pitchcroft at around 1pm.
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Gritters out in Worcestershire tonight
Worcestershire County Council’s gritting team will be out again tonight as road surface temperatures are expected to fall to a mimimum -6C with a risk of frost, despite the dry conditions. Tomorrow the cold weather will continue with variable cloud
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Worcester water park's re-opening postponed
THE re-opening of Worcester’s popular Splashpad has been postponed because of the recent bad weather. The Gheluvelt Park attraction was due to be up-and-running on Easter Monday but is now expected to open its doors once the weather improves.
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Three arrested in convenience store immigration raid
THREE illegal immigrants have been arrested after the UK Border Agency raided a convenience store in the city today. The raid took place at the Nisa shop in Derwent Road, off Brickfieldfs Road, at about 11am. The three men now face being deported
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Police power in the city centre
THE city centre will have an even stronger team of bobbies on the beat despite controversial force cuts, says a top policeman. As part of the shake-up Worcester’s city centre policing team will change from two sergeants and eight PCs based at Worcester
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Lauren Wright's debut single sealed with a kiss
THE debut single of a singer from Kidderminster has been receiving regular airplay on a national radio station this week. Kiss Me by 19-year-old Lauren Wright was included on the BBC Radio 1 playlist after being named as the BBC Introducing record
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I’d love Joy Squires to be our next MP
SIR – To be honest Mr [Robin] Walker (Worcester News, March 14), it wouldn’t worry me if you lost the next election. I hope all the posh men lose their seats and we have more women MPs because it’s mainly women who budget for the household and
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Could Worcester be twinned with Ypres?
SIR – As someone who has visited the Western Front on a number of occasions,I have read with interest of the preparations to commemorate the centenary of the beginning of the First World War in 2014. Given the pivotal role played by the 2nd
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These football ground plans make sense
SIR – Re plans for a proposed new football stadium at Perdiswell (Worcester News, March 6). What a super idea. This would be the ideal place for the future of Worcester City FC. I congratulate those who came up with the idea. The layout
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We need more buses running after 6.30pm
SIR – I am writing to complain about the lack of buses after 6.30pm-7pm. My granddaughter had to leave her job. She worked until 7pm then walked home because she hadn’t got any transport to bring her home. I would like to make another
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We’ve got some more names for you...
In response to the 1951-52 photograph of Team Valley FC, submitted by Neville Bladen, which we published in the Worcester News on March 20, we invited readers to name the players who Mr Bladen could not remember. We have had the following letters:
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Fumes from buses are my big concern
SIR – I totally agree with Tony Willmore’s observations on taxi drivers leaving their engines running while stationary (Worcester News, March 19), but buses in the CrownGate bus station are a bigger health hazard.I was interested to see that West
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What has happened to our great nation?
SIR – This once great nation is now no more than a thirdrate banana republic. The three leaders of the Lib/Lab-Con party cannot agree over the Leveson findings The Tories have been outflanked by the other two on this. This is as bad as
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Inequality grew under Labour and still grows
SIR – The cut in the 50 per cent maximum income tax band to 45 per cent represents tax cuts for millionaires of tens of thousands of pounds. This comes at a time of below-inflation wage increases and cuts in workers’ pay and outrageous attacks
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Deaths on roads at seven-year low
THE number of fatal crashes in Worcestershire have plunged to a seven-year low despite spending on new road safety measures falling behind rival counties. The Department for Transport has launched a new user-friendly website which highlights the
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Camilla, you can’t mess with Colleen
CAMILLA, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Colleen Rooney. Two Cs with seemingly little in common. Colleen is married to her childhood sweetheart – Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney. Thanks to her husband’s estimated £16 million annual income
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Policing announcement for Worcester welcomed by MP
MOVES to protect Worcester city centre from the brunt of policing cuts have been welcomed by Robin Walker. The city’s MP said a force u-turn was welcome news for residents and has helped avoid “a big mistake”. As your Worcester News revealed
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Hot-shot Malbon extends Harriers stay
STRIKER Anthony Malbon has signed a new two-year contract at Kidderminster Harriers. The 21-year-old has scored 16 goals in all competitions this season, including 11 in his last 12 games to help fire Harriers to the top of the Blue Square Bet
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Banning order following fan's racist outburst at Harriers game
A FOOTBALL fan who made racist comments to a Kidderminster Harriers player has been banned from attending UK matches for the next three years. Nathan Sprengel made the comments to Harriers striker Amari Morgan-Smith during the side’s clash with
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Zinging in the rain
SPRING sunshine is (hopefully) on its way but so are unpredictable April showers. Whether it's drizzle or downpours, prepare yourself for the elements with some rainwear essentials. Not just reserved for April, a weather-savvy wardrobe is ideal
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Mother of canal tragedy girl speaks for first time of death of her 'princess'
THE mother of six-year-old Imie Harrison has spoken about the horrific moment she found out her daughter had died. Imie slipped into the canal by Wolverley Court Lock, near Springfield Park, Kidderminster, before 6.20pm on Tuesday last week after
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Warriors chief Hill in for new wing as Walker departs Sixways
WARRIORS chief Richard Hill is on the hunt for an ‘out-and-out winger’ to replace Edinburgh-bound Nikki Walker, who has had the final year of his Worcester contract cancelled by mutual consent. The Sixways head coach believes Walker had his head
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Worcester Wolves have to put the defeats well behind them
DESPITE three defeats in five days for Worcester Wolves, I am still positive moving forward with the squad we have and what we might be able to achieve in the play-offs. However, that doesn’t mean I’m happy with the current situation because I
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Firewalk is hot stuff!
IT seems some people would literally walk over hot coals to raise money for charity. At least that is what 40 local people did when they took part in a 20ft firewalk in aid of Sight Concern Worcestershire at Sixways. The charity supports blind
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Strong finish is the main aim for Worcester Wolves
HEAD coach Paul James says he will have some decisions to make on his Worcester Wolves squad if they don’t demonstrate a desire to win. The Wolves chief has been critical of his players in the wake of three straight British Basketball League defeats
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Worcester Wolves coach James sounds warning to his players
HEAD coach Paul James questioned the future of some of his Worcester Wolves players following their 102-87 humbling by Newcastle Eagles. Tuesday’s defeat at the University of Worcester was their third in five days and has left them sixth in the
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It's official - living in Worcester makes you happy
IT'S official - living in Worcester makes people happy. A new survey, which gathered opinions from more than 30,000 people, ranks the faithful city the eighth happiest place to live in the UK. Harrogate, in North Yorkshire, topped the poll,
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Mother of Imie Harrison pays tribute to daughter after canal tragedy
THE mother of Imie Harrison, who died after falling into a canal, has paid tribute to her “princess” who “cared about everybody”. Devastated Lisa Harrison, 44, has spoken publicly for the first time about her six-yearold daughter, who died after
