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Worcester City's FA Cup dreams dashed at Lincoln

WORCESTER City’s FA Cup adventure is over for another season after their dream of reaching the first round proper was dashed by in a 3-0 defeat by Lincoln City. The Imps were too strong for the Skrill North club at Sincil Bank with two Ben Tomlinson

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FA Cup replay - Lincoln City 3 Worcester City 0

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Murderer absconds from prison

A MURDERER has absconded from a north Worcestershire prison. Alan John Giles, formerly of Oldbury in the West Midlands, absconded from HMP Hewell near Redditch yesterday. Giles, aged 56, was serving two life sentences for the murder and kidnap

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Labour pledge to build more affordable homes

THE shadow housing minister admitted the Labour party did not build enough affordable homes when it was in power during a debate on the issue in Worcester. Wolverhampton MP Emma Reynolds made the admission at a discussion about affordable housing

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Children in care numbers forecast for shock 10 per cent rise

THE numbers of children in care across Worcestershire are forecast to rise more than 10 per cent over two years, it has emerged. Despite huge cuts elsewhere, another £2.4 million is being poured into the looked-after children’s budget in 2014 to

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Overturned timber lorry near Rushwick

AN articulated lorry carrying timber has overturned on the Rushwick roundabout this afternoon. The driver has escaped with no injuries after the lorry tipped over and fell onto the verge of the A4440 at about 2.50pm. Police and Hereford and

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Unique opportunity to celebrate city's independent stores

THE city’s 300 independent businesses are being recognised and applauded in a campaign led by Worcester BID. ‘Uniquely Worcester’ runs until Saturday, November 2, to remind customers about the extra passion and service they receive from independent

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Blockbuster set to go back into administration

JOBS are at risk at county branches of Blockbuster as the DVD and computer game rental chain is set to be placed in administration again. Private equity group Gordon Brothers Europe, the new owner of Blockbuster Entertainment, said it is putting

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Cricket club joins forces with charity

WORCESTERSHIRE county cricket club will partner with a charity set up by an 11-year-old cancer sufferer. Harry Moseley died in 2011 after suffering from an inoperable brain tumour but spent his last two years raising money for his Help- HarryHelpOthers

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School demolition call gets a right old caning

CONTROVERSIAL proposals to part-demolish one of Worcester’s most historic buildings have been heavily criticised – with politicians labelling it “wanton destruction”. Berkeley Homes wants to build 26 flats as part of the Diglis development off

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If you’re feeling low then read this...

SIR – Re: Your centre-page spread about Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). I am no doctor or psychiatrist but do have 32 years’ experience of suffering highs and lows. If I feel a little low these days (which I don’t) I remember something I

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Cyclist killed in hit and run named

A CYCLIST killed in a hit and run near the Malvern Hills has been named as Jonathon Stuart Palmer. The 21-year-old was declared dead at the scene outside the Duke of York pub, Berrow, on the A438 between Ledbury and Tewkesbury in the early hours

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Surely the Government can freeze prices

SIR – David Cameron said Ed Milliband’s suggestion to freeze energy prices was a con and he suggested to change suppliers. What’s the point of this? The energy companies appear to be running a cartel when one puts the prices up the others will

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Food waste bins would cost Worcester taxpayers £1m

TAXPAYERS in Worcester will be lumbered with a bill of nearly £1 million if extra bin collections are launched for food waste, it has emerged. A new in-house city council report has been published spelling out the full costs of giving households

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Apply for the job you’ve been offered

SIR – Councillor Neil Laurenson needs to take a reality pill. He constantly moans about his ability to find work, yet freely admits that he received a job offer and had more than 2.5 hours to respond, but calls that too short notice to react!

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Sexism still rife in 21st century Britain

SIR – The Government has announced that henceforth, women prisoners will be imprisoned as close to their homes as possible, so that they will not be too far from their children, and can enjoy family visits. So why are family men not being given

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Let’s encourage those who work hard

SIR – Re: the letter dated Thursday, October 24, from local tradesman Shaun Cox. Perhaps Worcester City Council could have a permit system in place that local sole traders could apply for every 12 months to allow them to carry out their work in

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What a great guy! Duncan saves day

A POPULAR fireworks display will return to Worcester this year despite doubts being raised about its future. The Friends of Red Hill Primary school were unsure whether the annual fireworks night at the school, in Midhurst Close, could carry on

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It’s clear relegation is inevitable at Warriors

SIR – I was one of the unfortunate supporters who witnessed Jonathan Thomas and the Easybeats playing at Sandy Park. Our collection of also-rans, nonentities and has-beens contrived to make a team of journeymen look world beaters. Exeter Chiefs

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Thanks for your help after I collapsed

SIR – On October 18 I left physio at Worcestershire Royal Hospital having had a shoulder operation... but I don’t actually remember leaving the hospital! I am a type one insulindependent diabetic wearing an insulin pump. I have many complications

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Fans are backing drop question

WARRIORS fans believe director of rugby Dean Ryan was wrong to dismiss talk of relegation for winless Worcester. Last Saturday’s 40-6 defeat at Exeter Chiefs left the Sixways club eight points adrift at the bottom of the Aviva Premiership following

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BREAKING: New bedroom tax protest announced for Worcester

A THIRD bedroom tax protest is being held in Worcester - with placard waving campaigners taking to the city centre on Thursday. The same group behind two previous mass sleep out events in the city’s Croft Road car park will be outside Boston Tea

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Cavaliers prove too good for Falcons

WORCESTER Cavaliers ended their 'A' League campaign in style after running out 18-8 winners against Newcastle Falcons in Carlisle last night. Tries from Paul Hodgson and Ben Howard helped Mark Hewitt's men record their second victory of the season

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Letter writer has contradicted himself

SIR – Len Presley contradicts himself (October 18) – he praises Mr Cameron for “helping people out,” then says “Cameron is driving us all to poverty.” GEORGE COWLEY Worcester

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We foot the bill for council’s mistakes

SIR – It was only recently I said to save money for the council was to get rid of 12 top earners and give their work to the ones under them, at no extra pay. It was this lot who have been running the council with no real budget and when they went

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Results are not telling the story of Warriors campaign

ALTHOUGH we didn’t get the right result, our overall performance against Exeter Chiefs was a huge improvement. Our display against Sale Sharks the previous week was bitterly disappointing in front of our own fans because we didn’t really show up

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Best places to visit in Worcester singled out

SOUTH Worcestershire business Eckington Manor took two top awards at Destination Worcestershire’s annual tourism conference at Stanbrook Abbey, Callow End. In the Visit Worcestershire Awards for Excellence it won the best B&B category and best

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The seventh day is for you to rest, Emily

SIR – I refer to Emily Hall’s ‘Fair Point’ in the issue of October 23. Having listed a number of things she might do on a Sunday, including lying in bed till early afternoon, I find it bitterly disappointing that she clearly does not even consider

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Proposed fire service cuts are alarming

SIR – The article by Tom Edwards (Worcester News, October 22) on the proposals for cuts to the fire service is alarming. It has been intimated that the brigade attends fewer fires than hitherto, but this should not be a reason for such radical

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Death of horses is far from inexpensive

SIR – It may not cost Worcester News feature writer Jamie Ross “an arm and a leg” to get in to Worcester Racecourse (My Favourite Place in Worcester”, Your Life, Worcester News, October 22), but, earlier this month, the racecourse cost a horse called

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It’s time to get children reconnected

CHILDREN are being urged to get off their backsides and swap time in front of a screen for an adventure in the great outdoors, and I couldn’t agree more. Much of my childhood was spent running wild on the commons and hills near my house – making

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City ready to shock the Imps in FA Cup replay

THE prospect of facing Football League opposition in the FA Cup first round proper is Worcester City’s incentive when they bid to topple Lincoln City tonight (7.45). Having drawn 1-1 against the Imps at Aggborough last Saturday, the Blue and Whites

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SSAFA still providing support for the forces

SIR – This November is the last Remembrance Sunday before we mark the events of the centenary of the First World War. SSAFA was one of the few military charities to have provided care and support to our troops and their families during that terrible

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Why no fuss for baptism of prince?

WHEN it comes to historic royal occasions us Brits always have it covered. We can string up the bunting, wave the flags and raise a glass in any weather for any important occasion. You could say it’s in our genes. But this week saw the baptism

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Government making a costly U-turn

SIR – The Prime Minister has blamed higher bills on measures to invest in green energy and energy efficiency. According to the Government’s own Climate Change Committee, set up to provide independent guidance, of a typical householder’s rise of

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Motorcyclist injured in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital with leg injuries following a rush-hour crash this morning. The man, who is thought to be in his late teens or early twenties, was involved in a crash with a car in Mill Wood Drive, Warndon, Worcester,

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We need informed debate about benefits

SIR – Phil Wilde’s letter in support of Danny James’ rant about jobseekers I think highlights the need yet again for an informed debate about benefits. The debate needs to discuss those who claim and receive them (including those receiving working

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VIDEO: It's a seal's life soaking up the sun

LOUNGING around enjoying the autumn sun, Keith the seal seems ready for her close-up. As Britain was facing up to St Jude’s Storm, the marine mammal was causing a stir at Diglis Lock, where crowds of people have been watching her relax. Wildlife

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Man indecently exposed himself to elderly woman in alleyway

POLICE are seeking the identity of a man who indecently exposed himself to an elderly woman in an alleyway. The incident occurred in an alleyway between Canada Way and Dawson Close, Lower Wick, Worcester, at about 9.30am yesterday. A 72-year-old

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'Police killed my son' claims Worcester mum

A MOTHER has vowed to get “justice” for her son after he was gunned down by police in Jamaica. Alex and Shellean Rugg, of Tunnel Hill, Worcester, were visiting family, including her son, in Montego Bay when their world was suddenly turned upside

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Evesham aim to get back on the victory trail

EVESHAM United will be looking to return to winning ways when they host Mangotsfield United in Southern League Division One South and West tonight (7.45). The Robins went down to their fifth league defeat of the season last Saturday, 2-0 at table-topping

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Harriers looking to sink Bradford

MANAGER Steve Burr is glad Kidderminster Harriers have another crack at reaching the FA Cup first round proper tonight. The Skrill Premier high-fliers avoided coming a cropper at the hands of lower-ranked Bradford Park Avenue with a 1-1 fourth