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Murder accused told pal he was having an affair

MURDER accused Alan Evans confided in his best friend that he was cheating on his wife six weeks before her death at their home, a court was told. The 35-year-old, who is accused of killing his wife Louise in July last year, told neighbour and

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Cemetery plots could be full within a decade

WORCESTER could run out of plots for burials in the next decade, it has emerged. New figures reveal that the city’s largest burial ground, Astwood Cemetery, in Astwood Road, currently has 50,000 people buried on its grounds, but only has space

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Man rescued from burning flat

A MAN had to be rescued from a burning flat in Victoria Road, Malvern, in the early hours of this morning. The 40-year-old man was pulled from the first floor by firefighters from Malvern and Worcester. The blaze broke out at 4.28am and two

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Oxford City 0 Worcester City 0

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Worcester Warriors v Sale Sharks

3:01pm RT @FineTime586: Great to see Big Dave at Sixways #coyw #worcswarriors — @tomguestWN 19 October 2013 Tevita Taumoepeau, Warriors legend! 3:00pm

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Wolves target another win at the top of the table

WORCESTER Wolves are out to maintain their position at the top of the British Basketball League with victory over Birmingham Knights tomorrow (3pm). Paul James’ side have won their first four championship fixtures this season and have a fifth in

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Fine firms for running late with roadworks - councillor

COMPANIES which fail to finish roadworks on time are being threatened with massive fines. Your Worcester News can reveal that Worcestershire County Council is examining the current law to see if it can fine contractors for not finishing road projects

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Warriors urged to learn from French resolution

RICHARD de Carpentier has challenged Worcester Warriors to build on their battling draw in France and improve as the season goes on. The former Leic-ester Tigers back-rower has been sidelined for much of this season, but made his comeback in the

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Homegrown talent to run top theatre

THE man set to take the helm at one of the world’s most prestigious theatres learnt much of his trade tredding the boards in Worcester. Rufus Norris will succeed Nicholas Hytner as director at London’s National Theatre from April 2015, the completion

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Youngsters eager to share City's FA Cup limelight

WHILE Worcester City are one win away from the FA Cup first round proper, the club’s youngsters are bidding for their own slice of success in the competition. The Blue and Whites beat Rugby Town 2-0 in Tuesday’s third qualifying round replay to

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST needed CPR after he was seriously injured in a collision with a car this morning. The accident took place at the junction of the A38 and Church Lane at Wychbold shortly before 8.10am. West Midlands Ambulance Service attended

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Bulls skipper Graham bullish over rise up table

SKIPPER Luke Gra-ham is convinced Hereford United will rise up the Skrill Premier when they get a clean bill of health. The Bulls, 16th in the table, have endured a torrid time with injuries this season and have been forced into the loan market

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Harriers striker selection dilemma is Bliss for Gary

JOE Lolley and Nathan Blissett have been tipped to continue their goal-scoring exploits for Kidderminster Harriers. The pair have been preferred up front in the last two Skrill Premier games and Harriers triumphed in both – 4-1 against Forest Green

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Warriors slash ticket prices for home match with Bath

WORCESTER Warriors have slashed their ticket prices for next month’s Aviva Premiership clash against Bath in a bid to attract more supporters to Sixways. Season ticket holders will be able to buy extra seats anywhere in the stadium for £12.50 for