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David's determination pays off with job
FINDING a job in these tough economic times is difficult enough for anyone. But for 44-year-old David McKay it has been particularly tough as he is visually impaired. Yet the Worcester man has enjoyed a new lease of life having secured full-time
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Leader makes local plea ahead of vote
THE Tory leader of Worcester City Council has warned of a major UKIP challenge in May’s elections – and urged people to vote on “local issues”. Councillor Simon Geraghty has admitted Nigel Farage’s party has “now got a presence it didn’t have”
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Network Rail fined following level crossing death
NETWORK Rail has been fined £450,000 after it failed to install sufficient safety devices at a Herefordshire level crossing that led to the death of a county woman. Jane Harding died after the car in which she was travelling was in collision with
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Action at last after fly-tipping in village
RUBBISH illegally dumped in a Worcestershire village lane is finally set to be removed after a dispute between two councils meant it has remained in place for about four months. The fly-tipping took place in Peopleton, near Pershore, in January
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Moeen shines as County start well
Moeen Ali prospered at Emirates Old Trafford for the second year running to help Worcestershire make an encouraging start to their LV= County Championship Division Two clash against Lancashire. The batting all-rounder top-scored with 78 off 188
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Drunken student kneed policeman in the face
A DRUNKEN student kneed a police officer in the face and swung a punch at him after threatening hospital staff during an attack branded “disgraceful” by a senior judge. Christopher O’Doherty, a student at the University of Worcester, kneed PC Dan
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Thanks for saving my daughter's life
A WORCESTER dad whose daughter cannot walk or talk decided to raise money to help the hospital that saved her life treat others after witnessing the “great care” she received. Roger Gallagher said he was delighted to hand over money to the University
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Marathon pair are ready for big day
MOVE over Mo Farah, two enthusiastic runners from Worcester are in training for the 2013 London Marathon. Stephanie Andrews and Colin King, who both work at RWE npower’s offices in Warndon, Worcester, are on track to raise £2,000 for the company
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Sentences due in level crossing death case
NETWORK Rail and a signalman will discover their sentences today in light of a level crossing death in Herefordshire in 2010. In February a jury at Birmingham Crown Court found signalman Adrian Maund and Network Rail guilty of charges against
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Hereford stabbings - latest
A MAN has appeared before magistrates to face a charge related to last week’s stabbings in Hereford. Gary Stretch, aged 47, is charged with encouraging or assisting in the commission of indictable offences, believing that one or more will be committed
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Worcester fans expected to "respect" Thatcher tribute at Saracens
WORCESTER rugby fans will be asked to observe a minute’s silence in honour of Margaret Thatcher on Sunday. The Warriors travel to Saracens in the Premiership this weekend and the north London club has announced the tribute to Baroness Thatcher
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Old lady victim of woman’s jobs ruse
A PENSIONER was conned out of more than £200 by a mother-of-one who pretended to do various odd jobs around the house while she was sick in hospital, a court was told. Helen Hothersall, aged 42, of Chapmans Orchard, Hanley Swan, near Malvern, admitted
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Two teens robbed in Worcester
TWO teenagers have been robbed in separate incidents in Worcester. Police want anyone who witnessed Sunday’s attacks, which took place within ten minutes of each other, to come forward. The first happened on the College Precincts near the Cathedral
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Historical Berrow’s sign found in building
A PAGE in Worcester News and Berrow’s Journal’s history was unexpectedly uncovered at St Swithin’s House this week. Labourers working at the former printworks in Trinity Street, Worcester, were surprised to find an impressive large glass panel
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Town MP found Thatcher 'inspiring'
TENBURY MP Harriett Baldwin has paid her own personal tribute to Margaret Thatcher - describing her as a "great inspiration". Mrs Baldwin, who entered the House of Commons in 2010 following the retirement of Sir Michael Spicer, said Lady T had
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Cuts threaten war against crime, police chief warns
THE chief constable of West Mercia Police has welcomed a dramatic fall in crime but says it will be tougher to do the job in the future because of cuts. Crime has been cut by a quarter across the West Mercia Police force area in six years.
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Running up charity cash
A WORCESTER hospice is certainly running a successful fund-raising campaign if these photographs are anything to go by. About 250 people took part in the Scenic Six event on Sunday, which saw £3,000 collected for St Richard’s Hospice. The event
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Worcester hospices get huge cash boost
WORCESTER hospices are among those to benefit from a £60 million cash boost which will improve end of life care and help them look after more people. Hospices including St Richard's in Wildwood Drive and Acorns in Bath Road have received their
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Cameron should take criticism from Press
SIR – I do not agree with David Cameron about regulating our Press. David should be man enough to take criticism from our journalists. Don’t be a wimp, Dave. GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
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Appeal for veterans of the Middle East
SIR – The Canal Zoners, a veterans association formed in 1996, are appealing for any veterans that served in the Middle East conflict who are interested to join them. All members of the three services who served anywhere in the Middle East from
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Many people will be affected by closure
SIR – We need help to help the disabled. I and other volunteers run the Disability Answers office in the CrownGate bus station. It appears we have to close as the council have had to withdraw our funding, which now means the disabled people
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Phillpott performs valuable functions
SIR – Surely C Garner is being somewhat unfair when castigating the Worcester News for supporting the ramblings of John Phillpott and George Cowley. Mr Phillpott performs two invaluable functions. He supports the fantasies of the angry old
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HMV staff "delighted" by news of Hilco takeover
STAFF at Worcester’s HMV store were delighted to learn that the chain has been bought out of administration and have thanked customers for their loyalty. The store in CrownGate Shopping Centre is one of 141 stores in the UK that has been saved
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Try being in charge of a class of children
SIR – I was appalled by Sir Michael Wilshaw’s comments that teachers exaggerate the ‘stress’ they suffer through their workload. I wonder if he would like to be in charge of a dozen-or-two children every weekday for seven or eight hours; being
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Lovely flower beds are now an utter mess
SIR – What an utter mess has been made of the flower beds up Hylton Road and the island at the bottom of the Bull Ring, St John’s. All of these up until a few days ago were a joy to behold – primulas in many colours in full bloom with weeks of
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Time for candidates to stand as independents
SIR – Further to Andrew Hall’s letter (Worcester News, March 26), might it not be time to consider reforming our democracy by asking all candidates standing for election to Parliament to stand as independents so that they may put their ideas, or personal
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Thoughts on Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady
SIR – What a woman! What a leader! Will we ever see her likes again? Thanks Maggie. CARL HUMPHRIES Worcester
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Oklahoma!/The Swan Theatre
OKLAHOMA! is Great Witley Operatic Society's first venture into the world of American musical theatre and away from light opera - and it definitely should not be the last. From the moment Kit Windows-Yule strode on to the stage to open the show
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City Supporters Trusts’ plans are warmly received by the public
WORCESTER City Supporters’ Trust say their plans for a new stadium at Perdiswell have been “very positively received”. Around 250 people filtered through the doors during the five-hour public consultation at Perdiswell Leisure Centre to view designs
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Cuts threaten our war against crime
THE chief constable of West Mercia Police has welcomed a dramatic fall in crime but says it will be tougher to do the job in the future because of cuts. We reported in your Worcester News on Monday how crime had been slashed by a quarter across
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The rose revived
YOU don't have to wait for next Valentine's Day for a bunch of roses. The beauty shelves are currently packed with flowery offerings to keep you smelling sweet. Once the reserve of ancient aunts, rose-scented products have been brought bang up
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Warriors fans are divided over Friday night games
IT’S fair to say Charlie Little’s revelation that Warriors are planning to play more of their Aviva Premiership home games on Friday nights has proved to be a contentious issue among Worcester fans. As soon as I posted a link to my interview with
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So what was Margaret Thatcher’s legacy?
SIR – The death of Margaret Thatcher marks the end of a political icon, but not of her influence. Tony Blair was described as the heir to Thatcher and some say that David Cameron considers himself the heir to Blair. They all want a bit of the
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Celebrities should act in the moment
W HAT can I rant about this week? Oh the possibilites are endless! But for now,I’m going to concentrate my efforts on celebrities. I’m a bit of a celebrity whizz,I could tell you each of the Kardashians in age order, along with their middle
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Plans to cut 300 hospital jobs
UP to 300 jobs are to be cut at hospitals in Worcestershire as part of plans to save about £60 million. The administrative and clerical jobs are to go at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Kidderminster Hospital and Redditch Alexandra Hospital by 2017
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Talented schoolgirl is one to watch
A TALENTED schoolgirl is aiming to be one to watch as her music career gathers pace. Lilly Shickle, who is a student at Chipping Campden School, won Stratford’s Got Talent last year and has continued her upward trajectory by recording with Pete
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Kazlauskas wants Wolves play-off progress
ARNAS Kazlauskas is determined not to let history repeat itself when Worcester Wolves take on Surrey Heat in the British Basketball League play-offs this weekend. The 37-year-old power forward was part of the team that crashed out at the same stage
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No swim pool rip-offs vow by council chiefs
A NEW multi-million pound Worcester swimming pool will not leave visitors ripped-off – that’s the pledge from council chiefs amid fears of rocketing prices. Councillor Jabba Riaz, who is leading the project, said he is “not blind” to the current
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The Iron lady's escape from pressure, pomp and circumstance
THIS is the scenic Worcestershire hotel Margaret Thatcher used as a place to escape the pressures of position, protocol and circumstance. Once home to the Hornyolds – among the proudest landowners in the county – Malvern hotel the Cottage in the
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'I gave my life to Mrs Thatcher': Iron Lady's aide opens her heart
FOR 35 years, Cynthia Crawford enjoyed privileged access to one of the world’s most intriguing, enigmatic and influential figures, Margaret Thatcher. Today, speaking exclusively to your Worcester News and for the first time since the former Prime
