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Charity uses rent to give £284,000 to good causes
A RAFT of worthy Worcestershire causes have been handed cash awards totalling £284,000 from one of the county’s most historic charitable organisations. The major beneficiaries include the Tudor House Museum in Friar Street, Worcester, which has
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Holly’s laureate win is pure poetry in motion
A WORCESTERSHIRE wordsmith wowed judges to be crowned the county’s third young poet laureate. Holly Perrett, of Malvern, was unveiled as the winner at the competition’s grand final. Worcestershire County Council’s search for a budding poet began
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Men arrested after being spotted in car stolen in Bromsgrove
TWO men were arrested after police officers spotted them in a BMW which had been stolen from Bromsgrove. One has been charged and another bailed pending further inquiries after the Sport Coupe was seen bearing false number plates at a petrol station
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London Marathon: the runners who beat the pain barrier and did Worcestershire proud
SHOUTS of “Olly Olly Olly Oi Oi Oi” could be heard as a Worcester man pounded the streets of London in support of a courageous little girl. Olly Temperley was among the dozens of Worcester people who completed the London Marathon on Sunday.
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Suarez bite attack condemned by Worcester youth football leaders
YOUTH football leaders in Worcester have united in condemning Premiership ace Luis Suarez for biting another player. Those who coach Worcester’s young footballers have said they work hard to make sure their players do not copy their idols’ bad
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Pink concert off
P!nk has been forced to postpone her concert tonight (Monday 22nd April) at the LG Arena, Birmingham. A doctor has confirmed she is suffering from an inner ear and respiratory infection, and on medical advice she has been advised that she cannot
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Swans at risk from dogs on the loose
DEADLY dog attacks on swans are increasing because some owners do not keep their pets on a lead, says the leader of a charity that cares for injured birds. Jan Harrigan, who founded the Wychbold Swan Rescue at Walk Mills Farm, Wychbold, near Droitwich
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Man attacked and robbed in Redditch
A MAN was attacked and robbed of his wallet by two men in Redditch. The victim, who is in his 20s, was standing by his car when he was attacked by two men on Friday, April 10 at about 12.35pm. He managed to fight back and the two offenders
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Vulnerable flat plans given green light in Worcester
CONTROVERSIAL plans for six new flats for “vulnerable people” have been approved in Worcester, sparking fury from nearby residents. People living near the Samaritans office at 9 Sansome Place, in Lowesmoor, say the area is plagued by drunks and
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Cash stolen during Redditch robbery
A MAN armed with what is believed to be a knife stole cash from a convenience store in Redditch yesterday. The offender entered the Co-Op on Evesham Road in Headless Cross around 4.20pm. Police say he demanded two female cashiers open the till
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Injured soldier to star in Dakar Rally documentary
AN injured soldier from Worcester who took part in the gruelling Dakar Rally will star in a new two-part documentary this week. Corporal Tom Neathway, of Crowle, formed the Race2Recovery project of predominantly injured soldiers with Captain Tony
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Man arrested for carrying crossbow in supermarket
A MAN carrying a loaded crossbow and a knife in a supermarket was arrested after the weapon was spotted by police officers. The man, who was in his 40s, was seen with a small hand-held crossbow in a holster on the back of his trousers which was
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Microchips in wheelie bins ‘nothing sinister’
COUNCILLORS say they are being bombarded with calls from concerned residents who have found microchips in their new wheelie bins. Malvern Hills District Council has started delivering thousands of green wheelie bins for collecting recycling.
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James’ aim is to keep Ocitti with his Worcester Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves are hoping they can persuade Stan Ocitti to remain with the British Basketball League club for next season. The 32-year-old power forward, who has enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in helping Wolves finish fifth in the Championship
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High profile County Hall director leaving today
A SENIOR Worcestershire County Council director is stepping down today after 11 years in one of the authority’s highest profile jobs. Eddie Clarke, head of the adult and community services department, is leaving this afternoon, with bosses paying
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Time to focus on Lane celebrations says City boss Heeley
MANAGER Carl Heeley says this Saturday’s historic match against Chester at St George’s Lane should be a day of celebration for Worcester City. The Blue Square Bet North fixture will be the last league game played at the club’s 108-year-old home
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Exclusive: number of apprenticeships rocket in Worcestershire
APPRENTICESHIPS are rocketing across Worcestershire - with a staggering 118 per cent increase in just one year. The number of young people getting onto the schemes surged to 5,670 last year, compared to 2,590 in 2011. Worcestershire’s Local
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Man treated following bungalow fire
A MAN needed treatment after trying to extinguish a fire in a bungalow on Saturday evening. A bedroom was completely destroyed while the rest of the property had severe heat and smoke damage following the blaze in Heightington Road in Rock, near
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Harlequins chief O’Shea backs Warriors to flourish
HARLEQUINS director of rugby Conor O’Shea has backed Warriors to break into the Aviva Premiership top six. A failure to take Worcester up the table and into Heineken Cup qualification has been cited as one of the main reasons behind Richard Hill
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Crowd trouble at Kidderminster Harriers match - man charged
A FOOTBALL fan arrested following disorder at a Kidderminster Harriers match on Saturday has been charged with two offences. The fan, in his 20s, will appear before Kidderminster magistrates on May 9 charged with assault and going on to the playing
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Radical Dance Faction mix poetry and politics with music
REGGAE influences will see poetry set to music with political lyrics. Versatile Arts presents Radical Dance Faction at Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, on Saturday, April 27 as their only Midlands date on their come back tour. Chris Bowsher
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Little to leave Sixways
WORCESTER Warriors managing director Charlie Little will leave the club at the end of the month. Little joined the club in the role of general manager in June 2006. Previously, he had been marketing manager and then commercial manager at Gloucester
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City manager Heeley angered by keeper red tape
WORCESTER City manager Carl Heeley admitted his frustration with the Football Conference after keeper Matt Sargeant was forced to play through the pain barrier against Brackley. City wanted to draft in a replacement as Sargeant had not recovered
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Music lovers celebrate their local record store
MUSIC lovers flocked to Worcester independent music shop Rise on Saturday to show their support for Record Store Day 2013. The event is a celebration of the nation’s independently owned record stores, with plenty to offer the discerning music fan
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Joy at 'miracle' return of Rags the wandering dog
A MUCH-loved family dog that went missing three months ago has been reunited with his owner. Seven-year-old Rags, a Jack Russell, had not been seen since escaping from his back garden in Birlingham, near Pershore, on January 24. His frantic
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We want to finish season off with bang says Warriors boss Palmer
INTERIM boss Corin Palmer praised the Worcester Warriors players for the manner in which they responded to Richard Hill’s Sixways departure. Warriors’ director of rugby operations was at the helm for the visit of Harlequins and, although the side
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Scouts' patriotic parade to honour nation's patron saint
HUNDREDS of Scouts marched through Worcester city centre yesterday afternoon to mark St George’s Day. The patriotic parade assembled in Angel Place at about 1.15pm, with Scouts of all ages proudly representing all the groups within the Worcester
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Now onto last Lane game after defeat
WORCESTER City toiled without reward in the April sunshine as they warmed up for the biggest game of their season. There are now just days to go before City take on Blue Square Bet North champions Chester in what will be the club’s last ever game
