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City stand firm to grab point
WORCESTER City produced a dogged defensive display but also had the woodwork and heroics of Phil Trainer to thank in earning a precious point at the New Bucks Head. The visitors put up a battling rearguard action, particularly in the second-half
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I’ve written a song in father’s memory
A SON who recently lost his father has recorded a charity single in his memory. Ed Williams, aged 33, of Hipkiss Gardens in Droitwich, penned A few Hours which was recorded by Bank Records and recently released on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon
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Telford United 0 Worcester City 0
8:28pm Telford fans in front of me getting frustrated at their team's lack of cutting edge. That, and the referee. 8:26pm Six minutes to go until half-time and, to state the
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Argentine influence continues at Warriors
MARIANO Galarza will add to Warriors’ Argentine contingent after it was announced he will be joining the Sixways club when the Rugby Championship draws to a close. The 26-year-old second row, who has played 16 times for the Pumas since making his
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Men won't face charges in nursery abuse case
POLICE investigating sexual abuse against young children at a county nursery say two men released on bail will not be charged with any offences. But detectives last night insisted they could “confidently say” sexual offences did take place at the
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Richardson reaches County wickets milestone
ALAN Richardson claimed his 250th first-class wicket in just less than four seasons with Worcestershire on the opening day of their final LV= County Championship Division Two match of the campaign. Promotion-chasing Northamptonshire skittled the
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Report on hospital services welcomed
A RADICAL report calling for hospital services to be re-designed based on the needs of patients has been welcomed by health chiefs in Worcestershire. The Future Hospital Commission – set up by the Royal College of Physicians – says a major revamp
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Snappers capture the soul of rock
A WISTFUL shot of a guitarist lost in the art of performance has rocked its way to the top. The third Worcester Music Festival photography competition was won by Duncan Graves for his image of Vinnie Liotta playing with progressive rock band Da
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I want to save lives in my dad’s memory
A WOMAN is ensuring her late father’s legacy lives on by raising enough cash to make a difference to an impoverished overseas community. More than £500 raised by Sharon Multani, of Worces-ter, will go towards setting up a water well in Sri Lanka
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£100m complex can ease transport woes, says council leader
THE leader of Worcester City Council says the £100m Sherriff Street complex is a “real opportunity” to finally ease congestion woes. Councillor Adrian Gregson says the £3.7m the developers will put towards roads and transport infrastructure provides
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Viewers report TV reception problems
PROBLEMS with television reception are being caused by “high atmospheric pressure” and service should soon return to normal, Worcester residents have been assured. Several people have contacted your Worcester News to report problems with their
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One person rescued from fire in Worcester flat
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Student mugged by man with a crowbar
A UNIVERSITY student told a jury how he was mugged by a man armed with a crowbar as he walked home late at night. Jamie Gordon finished work in an Italian restaurant in Worcester at 11pm, visited a friend and was walking back to St John’s at 12.45am
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Still chance to nominate two counties’ sporting stars
THERE is still time to nominate the two counties’ sporting stars for a prestigious sports awards programme. The Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire are welcoming potential winners up to the closing date at noon tomorrow. Award
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Sometimes you have to accept that the best team won
WE clearly came off second best in Friday night’s 37-13 Aviva Premiership defeat to Harlequins, but sometimes you just have to take your hat off to the opposition. We have to be honest with ourselves and the intensity they played at and the speed
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Row over delay to housing initiative
A POLITICAL row over whether to relaunch a £1million first-time buyers scheme in Worcester has taken a twist – after Lloyds told the city council to delay it. The banking giant wants to see if the recent Government proposals to get people on the
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Let’s end campaign with a flourish
ALTHOUGH this season has been a disappointment, it was never going to be the case that winning promotion from Division Two of the LV= County Championship would be easy. We have won four four-day games so far this season and if we could have managed
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Heeley looking to follow up City's first success
WORCESTER City are determined to use their 4-0 victory over Workington as a catalyst for more success in Skrill North. Carl Heeley’s team are brimming with confidence after putting the Cumbrians to the sword at Aggborough for their first win of
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Trains now running after line between Hereford and Worcester was suspended
TRAINS between Worcester and Hereford are no longer affected by earlier signalling problems. Commuters had faced a headache this morning as trains had been suspended between Hereford and Worcester. London Midland said a signalling problem at
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High Street shops boost
A TRIO of high quality shops businesses could reinvigorate Worcester’s struggling High Street and drag the city out of the doldrums, say traders. Fashionable country clothing company Joules is to open at the former Jessops shop on the corner of
