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Formula 1's film night in gear for charity cash
A SNEAK preview of new Formula 1 movie Rush featuring Vale of Evesham racing driver Rob Austin has raised nearly £20,000 for charity. WIX Racing team driver Mr Austin welcomed about 300 fans and guests to the Regal cinema in his hometown of Evesham
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Thanks for 30 years of dedication and caring
A CARE worker who prides herself on bringing greater respect to care for the vulnerable has celebrated 30 years supporting people with mental health and learning disabilities. Alexis McConnell, who works at Stuart House, London Road, Worcester,
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Tough group are set for the ultimate challenge
A TOUGH group of men will be facing a brutal test when they put themselves through the Tough Mudder challenge to raise money for St Richard’s Hospice. The crew – Jake Bowdige, Dave Complin, Sam Flecknell, Dicky Lawrence, Neal Love, Andrew Price
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Imaginations run riot for villages’ scarecrow fun
SCARECROWS of every description were on show around Powick and Callow End as part of a special village festival. The event was organised by the Friends of St Peter’s Church in Powick, and attracted 21 entries, showcasing imaginative creations to
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Royal hospital gets a clean bill of health
PATIENTS have given Worcestershire Royal Hospital a clean bill of health in a new “secret-shopper”-style assessment. The new patient-led assessments have been introduced for hospitals up-and-down the country this year to ensure the people relying
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Neighbours of 60 years ago meet up
RESIDENTS from a Worcester street demolished in the 1950s were reunited – some for the first time since they left – to remember their former homes. Earlier this year, photographs emerged of George’s Yard, the court behind Greyfriars house and garden
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Dream Ibiza trip for talented DJ
A DREAM trip to Ibiza is the prize for a talented DJ who will represent the UK in a global contest. Shaun Lane, of Warndon, Worcester, is getting ready to hit the decks at the Grand Finale of the Movida Corona International DJ contest during the
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Three car crash causes delays on motorway
A THREE car crash on the M5 has caused heavy traffic and delays. The incident happened at 2.27pm between junctions eight and seven on the motorway at Worcester. Fire crews attended the scene and released a female from one of the vehicles before
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TV host helps to launch uni’s new radio studios
A NEW £70,000 broadcasting suite has gone live having been opened by a well-known regional TV presenter. Midlands Today host Nick Owen dropped into the University of Worcester to launch the two new radio studios. Built to current industry standards
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More of the same is Robins’ objective
EVESHAM United head to Thatcham Town tomorrow (3pm) looking to build on their first league win of the season. The Robins ended a run of five Calor Southern League Division One South and West matches without victory with a 3-1 triumph over Clevedon
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Hospital beds axe move is shelved
COST-cutting plans to close community hospital beds have been shelved after opposition from health commissioners. Worcestershire Health and Care Trust wanted to get rid of at least 10 per cent of the county’s 200 community beds as part of a wider
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Where are next Kvesics coming from?
THE ‘next Matt Kvesic’ will be difficult for Warriors to unearth because Worcester’s academy has been neglected, according to director of rugby Dean Ryan. England back-rower Kvesic came through the once-prolific Sixways youth system, but quit the
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Aubrey Tarbuck? He'll have his work cut out
GOOD old Aubrey Tarbuck is hoping to stand again for Worcester City Council next year - but will he still be a Tory? The veteran politician, who has upset more people in his own party than Norman Tebbit could ever aim for, says he’s still got the
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Our first victory will come insists Heeley
WORCESTER City take on Workington at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm) as their search for an overdue victory continues. Carl Heeley’s third-from-bottom team have failed to win any of their first eight Skrill North fixtures and are one of only two sides
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Horse trader jailed for 'immense cruelty' to animals
A HORSE trader has been jailed for inflicting “immense cruelty” on a number of horses and ponies in his care. Mark Hall failed to give the animals any food, water or grazing land at his premises in Bringsty, near Broadwas, and Bromyard. A vet found
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‘Play fair’ council blast for Whitehall
THE leadership of Worcester City Council has launched an attack on the Government - saying “enough is enough”. A motion has been published by the new administration calling for a better deal amid bleak spending reductions. It will be voted
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Butchers in a stew about town as shop shuts after 19 years
GREAT Malvern town centre is no longer a destination for everyday shopping, say the owners of an award-winning butchers which is closing tomorrow (Saturday). Chrys and Fiona Titshall opened their store, Malvern Country Meals, near the top of Church
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Couple forced out in burst main saga
A RETIRED couple have been forced out of their home to allow repair work caused by a burst water main almost 12 months ago to begin. Kenneth and Kathleen Salter, who have been married 43 years, say their health has suffered since last October when
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Worcester fire station's move to Tolladine accepted
WORCESTER’S fire station has secured council backing to relocate to Tolladine - despite concerns the move takes it away from the city centre. The planning committee has agreed that Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service can end its 70-year
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Foyle won’t push panic button despite slump
HEREFORD United visit Halifax Town tomorrow (3pm) looking for a first win in four matches to drag them out of their recent slump. Tuesday’s 2-1 loss at Nuneaton was the first time the Bulls have lost three games in a row since Martin Foyle took
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Two new homes approved at Worcester's Heron Lodge
TWO new houses will be built in the grounds of an historic Worcester site once owned by the founder of Kay’s - despite concern from nearby residents. The city council’s planning committee has agreed for two detached homes to be built in the grounds
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Ryan vows to build up Sixways academy
THE chronic state of what used to be a thriving academy system at Sixways has been laid bare by new director of rugby Dean Ryan. When under the control of Andrew Stanley and Gary Meechan, the Warriors youth set-up was the envy of most top-flight
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Cinderella ground overhaul gets council green light
A LONG-AWAITED revamp of a jewel in Worcester’s sporting crown has been given the green light by councillors. Work to transform the old Cinderella Sports Ground, in St John’s, can finally get underway after the city’s planning committee unanimously
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Burr sweating over defenders
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers could be without both their first-choice central defenders for tomorrow’s Skrill Premier trip to Dartford (3pm). Josh Gowling and Chey Dunkley are both nursing knee injuries and will need to be assessed closer to kick-off
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City look to bolster their wing numbers
WORCESTER City are on the lookout for at least one winger following the shock departure of Luke Hubbins. The 21-year-old, who joined from Telford during the summer, quit the club last week to take a break from the game and even waived a week’s
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Lift-off for £100m Worcester revamp
A MASSIVE homes, leisure and business complex for Worcester has secured council approval - promising to transform the city. Planning chiefs have backed the £100 million Sherriff Street revamp, calling it "fantastic" for the city. The project
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Carer stole from pensioner's funeral fund
A WOMAN caught the cruel and calculating carer who raided hundreds from her vulnerable elderly mother’s funeral fund. Pat Mullen won justice for her mother from beyond the grave by jotting down the serial numbers of bank notes she kept hidden in
