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She was born the year before the Great War
SHE was born in the last year of innocence in 1913, but that hasn’t stopped a Pershore centenarian from enjoying her years. When Dorothy Costello turned 100 years old on April 2 she celebrated with her family, but the parties didn’t end there.
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Car win is a gift from God say lucky couple
A COUPLE whose car was nearly as old as they were have taken delivery of a brand-new set of wheels thanks to a charity competition. John and Sarah Bardell, of Somerville Road, Tolladine, Worcester, said they were in total shock after learning that
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Debt firm boss issues warning
THE boss of a company which helps people with money management has warned people struggling to pay bills not to turn to payday loans. Adrian Nichols, managing director of Evesham Debt Advisors, spoke out after worrying statistics were released
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Teenage girls attacked in city nightclub incident
TWO teenage women were “cowardly” attacked with a glass bottle during an early hours nightclub assault. Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw the incident, which happened in the R’n’B room at Tramps nightclub in Angel Place, Worcester, at
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Workington 1 Worcester City 0
4:53pm 4:53pm Williams has a close range effort blocked. 4:52pm In answer to that post, both have been subbed so that just about
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Wolves discuss links with Spanish basketball giants Real Madrid
WORCESTER Wolves have further underlined their ambition to be a major force in basketball by forging a link with one of Europe’s leading clubs. Spanish giants Real Madrid, who are also currently second in the Euroleague, have met with representatives
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Paige loses locks in mum’s memory
A BRAVE teenager made a “bald” move to help a cause close to her heart in memory of her mum. Paige Foxall chose to undergo a transformation on her last day at school before the Easter break, by lopping off her luscious locks in aid of Cancer Research
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Musical acts sought to entertain comedy festival
BANDS, solo artists and DJs are needed to play at a second annual comedy festival. Hereford’s Courtyard is holding #Courtlaughing from Friday to Sunday, June 7-9 and an assortment of local musical acts are required to keep the entertainment going
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New signing James aims to become a Warriors wing wizard
JAMES Stephenson hopes to follow in the electric footsteps of Warriors wing wonders David Lemi and Josh Drauniniu after agreeing a move to Worcester. The fleet-footed wideman will leave Bedford at the end of the season after a try-laden spell at
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Traders counting cost of freeze-up
GARDEN centres across Worcestershire are counting the cost of a freezing March which has seen sales dip by as much as 50 per cent. Many outdoor businesses say the usually strong Easter period was disappointing, with indoor coffee shops and delis
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We’ve stuck together in our bad run says City midfielder Reece
CHARLIE Reece says he has been impressed with the resilience shown by his Worcester City colleagues during their record-equalling losing streak. The midfielder believes the way everyone connected with the club rallied in the face of nine straight
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Bulls slash prices in bid to attract fans to Edgar Street
HEREFORD United have reduced next season’s ticket prices in a bid to attract more fans to Edgar Street. The Bulls have knocked £4 off adult terrace admission to make it £12 and lowered the price of a seat by £1 to £17 for the 2013-14 campaign.
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Worcester Wolves look to complete double over Plymouth Raiders
WORCESTER Wolves head to Plymouth Raiders tonight (7.30) looking for their second British Basketball League triumph over the Devonians in a week. Paul James’ side produced a commanding performance in despatching the Raiders 89-69 at the University
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DEBATE: Worcester refutes 'knuckle-dragging grotesques' column
A RECENT hard-hitting Fair Point column - 'the knuckle-dragging grotesques' - by reporter James Connell caused quite a stir, including an angry response from local headteacher Neil Morris, who claimed youngsters were being unfairly maligned. For
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‘I love’ logo on T-shirts lands printer in the mire
A PRINTING business has cried foul after being tackled by a footballing giant with a “thug mentality” which keeps trademark legislation very close to its heart. Noel Ferris, who runs Urban Prints in the Market Hall, the Shambles, Worcester, has
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Harriers chairman Serrell heaps praise on his management team
CHAIRMAN Mark Serrell has heralded manager Steve Burr (left) and assistant Gary Whild for giving Kidderminster Harriers a big chance of promotion. With three games left, starting against Lincoln City at Aggborough today (3pm), Harriers remain in
