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Sky’s the limit for team of daredevil fundraisers
A THRILL-seeking trio from Worcestershire took to the skies along with 100 other daredevils around the country this month as part of a national sponsored sky dive. Jane Field and Charlie-Ann Stevens, both of Droitwich, and William Zylstra, of Worcester
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We had lots of fun at family day out
EASTER arrived early for families in Worcestershire who enjoyed a day of activities. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust hosted the annual event at Lower Smite Farm, Hindlip, near Worcester. The day’s activities had meant to include pond dipping
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City secure their long-awaited win
IT was celebrations all round as Worcester City consigned three unwanted records to history in style at St George’s Lane. Mike Symons, Kieron Morris and Shabir Khan were all on target in a thrilling contest which handed City their first home win
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Fears over change to SATs benchmark
A HEADTEACHER has spoken out over changes to the way SATs results are measured that could see his school suddenly deemed to be underperforming. Steve Gough, of Dines Green Primary School, Tudor Way, Worcester, said Government plans to raise the
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Museum set to be part of canalside ‘gateway’
A HERITAGE museum and medical practice form part of new designs for Stour-port town centre’s major £7 million regeneration project. Clive Fletcher Develop-ments, Thomas Vale Construction and estate agents Walton and Hipkiss overhauled plans for
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Worcester City 3 Oxford City 2
4:57pm It's all over. The barren run is at an end and City have a victory which is no less than they deserve. 4:56pm 4:54pm Sargeant
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Leading the way in the world of rescue vehicles
IT may be some way from the nearest international airport and even farther from a major oil field, but a Worcester-based company is a market leader in fire and rescue vehicles for both. Amdac-Carmichael held an open day at its headquarters in Weir
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Challenging times for ‘personal shopper’ GP
WHEN former Health Secretary Andrew Lansley first sprung clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) on an unsuspecting world back in 2010, he pledged they would be the most important bodies in his vision of a new, radically restructured NHS. With Prime
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Crowds set to flock to a day in the country
AFTER they’ve eaten the chocolate eggs, scoffed the hot cross buns, played with the newborn lambs and been to church, children will still have one more attraction this Easter. Because on Thursday, April 4, CountryTastic returns to the Three Counties
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Diverse influences used to create big sound
A RANGE of diverse influences will be used to flesh out the traditional band set-up when an act with a big sound hit the road. London-based seven-piece Revere, who include former Worcester resident Russell Cook (bass and vocals) in their ranks,
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Government defends welfare reforms, including bedroom tax
Iain Duncan Smith dismissed claims he was "slashing" welfare today - insisting the coalition had to make the system fairer. In the face of a backlash from churches and charities, the Work and Pensions Secretary said he was giving people the chance
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Station rejig gets a head of steam
WORK on a £500,000 upgrade of Malvern Link railway station is set to start. The major redevelopment will see the two existing station buildings demolished and replaced with new ones billed as being “more in keeping with the heritage and historic
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REVIEW: Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular
I WAS raised in a decade when dinosaurs were as hot as the lava-laden planet they once inhabited. Everyone at my primary school carried Jurassic Park lunchboxes, we all subscribed to a weekly magazine for budding paleontologists and the catchphrase
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Teen hit by lorry fights for life
A TEENAGER is fighting for his life after he was hit by a lorry. The pedestrian, aged in his late teens, was hit by a lorry and is critical but stable after he suffered a head injury during the incident in Bromyard Road, Knightwick, between Worcester
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Worcester City are dealt big blow over Danny Edwards
WORCESTER City’s terrible luck with injuries has gone from bad to worse with Danny Edwards facing months on the sidelines with a knee injury. The left-back was carried off with suspected cruciate ligament damage during the first-half of last Saturday
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Worcester Warriors boss focuses on the future
WARRIORS have now lost seven of their last eight Aviva Premiership outings but Richard Hill shrugged off his side’s poor form in favour of looking to the future. Worcester conceded a 77th-minute try to hand Exeter a 24-18 victory at Sixways which
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Dogs Trust launches left hand walkers scheme
A DOGS charity is making strides to help left handed dog walkers in accordance with EU law. Dogs Trust, which has a rehoming centre in Wickhamford, near Evesham, has launched a pioneering initiative aimed exclusively at left handed dog owners.
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A ‘bonkers’ year of weather in our area
IN the wonderful world of the British weather, what a difference a year can make. In spring 2012, after one of the driest 18 months on record, reservoirs were running dangerously low and some rivers were even starting to dry up. But in spring
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City boss bemoans ‘laughable’ penalty
WORCESTER City manager Carl Heeley felt defeat was tough on his side following their latest setback at Corby. Gary King’s controversial third-minute penalty decided the Steel Park fixture when City had chances to end their barren run. Heeley
