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Giles Potter is out of X Factor

GILES Potter has fallen at the final hurdle after mentor Louis Walsh decided not to take him to the X Factor's live shows. The 16-year-old from Norton, Worcester was seen with his head in his hands as Louis delivered the news that he would not

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Play areas removed in council cutbacks

TWO play areas in St Peter’s will be ripped out as they have become too costly to maintain. Play parks in Larkspur Close and Falcon Close are to be removed by Worcester City Council as part of an ongoing spending review, with the former being returned

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We’re really happy to see historic pub back in the family

THE Wheelbarrow Castle pub can boast a rich history and some famous visitors and is now back in family hands as it re-opens today. Gemma Fernihough, aged 28, and her partner Murray Spencer, 25, are opening the pub’s doors to the public once again

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Welcome for help to cut home energy bills

A NEW ‘green deal’ for Worcester has been welcomed by a city politician who says too many households are being crippled by high heating bills. Councillor Neil Laurenson, from the Green Party, says a multi-million pound deal with a private company

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Classic children’s book comes to life on stage

AN actor will take on a range of roles to bring a popular children’s book to life at ho-me and abroad. Chris Gunter, of Woodland Road, Blackpole, Worcester, is starring in Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans live on stage at the Old Rep The-atre

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Worcester Warriors v Newcastle Falcons

4:49pm On the balance of play, Warriors should have won that. But they didn't and it could be a long old season from here. 4:49pm Newcastle manage to get the ball out of the

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Prize helped us have the happiest day of our lives

A YOUNG couple have celebrated the happiest day of their life, with a helping hand from your Worcester News. Joseph Leighton and Leanne Turner tied the knot at a hotel near Worcester yesterday after winning a wedding package worth £6,500 following

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Stockport County 4 Worcester City 0

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Worcester Wolves win their first game at packed University Arena

WORCESTER Wolves crowned their first British Basketball League match at a packed University of Worcester Arena with a 73-61 victory over reigning champions Leicester Riders. Paul James' side have a 100 per cent record from two games after thrashing

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Ryan looks to Grove to expand his Warriors midfield options

THE return to fitness of centre Alex Grove can ease the pressure on Warriors’ limited midfield resources, according to director of rugby Dean Ryan. Scotland international Grove, who scored a comeback try in Worcester Cavaliers’ ‘A’ League thrashing

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Moeen targets England role after MVP success

WORCESTERSHIRE all-rounder Moeen Ali has set his sights on an England call-up after scooping the FTI Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. The 26-year-old pipped rival Samit Patel on the penultimate day of the LV= County Championship season when his

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Thompson aims to make his quick City loan spell count

NIALL Thompson is determined to use his pace to provide Worcester City with more of an attacking threat during his stay with the club. The 20-year-old winger, on a one-month loan from Torquay United, announced himself on the City stage with an

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Frustrated Rankine is still kicking his Hereford heels

STRIKER Michael Rankine is champing at the bit to get back on the goals trail for Hereford United. The 28-year-old, who has scored twice for the Bulls this term, has seen his season blighted by injury since joining the club in the summer from Aldershot

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Cessford to remain with County for another year

FAST bowler Graeme Cessford has signed a one-year contract extension to stay with Worcestershire until the end of the 2014 season. Thirty-year-old Cessford made his first-class debut for Worcestershire against Oxford MCCU at The Parks in May after

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New chapter in Aggborough’s international history

ELEVEN years have passed since Kidderminster Harriers' Aggborough ground last staged international football. In 2002, England under 19s, complete with a 16-year-old Wayne Rooney in their ranks, faced Macedonia and Yugoslavia within a matter of

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Fire update: Firefighters tackle major blaze at caravan business

FIREFIGHTERS spent more than two hours overnight tackling a blaze at a caravan sales business near Stourport Herefordshire and Worcestershire Fire and Rescue Service says 11 caravans and one mobile home at Kidderminster Caravans have been destroyed