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Is Worcester chippy the best in the land?
A FAST food outlet is up for a top national award. The Bull Ring Chippy, in St John’s, Worcester, has been nominated for the Best Kebab Shop in the UK Outside London award with four other finalists. Jon Randell, owner of the chip shop – pictured
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Drink-driver 'nearly fell out of car' when stopped, court hears
A DRIVER who was more than three times the drink drive limit was so drunk he nearly fell out of his car when he was stopped by police. Rajvinder Mann was first spotted driving erratically in his Ford Galaxy on the M5 between junctions 4a and five
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Man died on Christmas Day after pub cellar fall, inquest hears
A MAN died on Christmas Day, five days after falling down the cellar steps of a Worcester pub. An inquest into the death of Robert Murthi, of Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood, Worcester, opened yesterday. The inquest heard that the 55-year-old fell
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'Use your voices or lose your choir'
THE musical director of a Worcester choir for young people has issued a rallying call for singers to unite in a bid to keep the group going. Worcester Young Voices, formed last October for children of all backgrounds and abilities, needs to increase
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Hereford United handed winding-up order
TROUBLED Hereford United have been served with a winding-up order over an unpaid tax bill. The Edgar Street club owe an undisclosed amount to HM Revenue and Customs, dating back to November 26, and must appear at the Royal Courts of Justice in
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Tense night ahead as flood levels creep up in Worcestershire: your pictures and tweets
6:40pm Upton, now safely protected by its flood barriers and open for business. Don't be put off visiting or shopping there! 6:39pm Marooned. The King's School pavilion
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Children riding high at equestrian championships
A TEAM of youngsters from a school near Worcester are riding high after a successful performance in national equestrian championships. The four-strong group of Emma Graham, Emily Archer, Mia Corrie and Thomas Kitson from Abberley Hall School at
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Hylton Road closed
POLICE have closed Hylton Road, Worcester, in both directions due to excessive surface water flooding. A team from Severn Trent are attending the waste water incident but it is not clear when the road will reopen.
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Worcester orchard hit by second theft in a week
VOLUNTEERS behind a Worcester orchard have been left fuming after newly planted trees were stolen for the second time in a week. Fifteen trees were planted at Aconbury Orchard in Warndon Villages during a community get-together just before Christmas
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'Lower speed limits would damage economy' says MEP
LOWER speed limits on motorways have been attacked by a Worcestershire politician who claims it could damage the economy. Nikki Sinclaire, an MEP for the county, says reducing speed limits to below 70mph will “cost businesses money” and should
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Flood threatens Vue bar on riverside in Worcester
Rising floodwaters look to be threatening the Vue bar on the riverside at Worcester this afternoon
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Floodwater creeps up to cars parked on Pitchcroft, Worcester
Floodwater is rising at Pitchcroft, Worcester, this afternoon, threatening cars parked there.
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Stelling wins England under 20s call-up
MIDFIELD prospect Max Stelling has been rewarded for his impressive progress with Worcester Warriors by being called up to the England under 20s Elite Player Squad (EPS) for the forthcoming Six Nations. The 19-year-old centre, who signed a new
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Floodwater is rising at Hylton Road, Worcester
Floodwaters are rising at Hylton Road, St John's, Worcester, this afternoon. There are reports that one of the Environment Agency's pumps is not working. Picture More later
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Gritters on the road tonight
GRITTERS will be out tonight across the county after the Met Office predicts surface temperatures to dip below freezing. Hoar frost may develop in the early hours with the potential for icy roads where surfaces are damp drivers are warned to take appropriate
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Young man killed himself by driving into the Avon, inquest rules
A YOUNG man who killed himself by drowning in his car had told friends he was “off to pay his respects to the river Avon”, an inquest was told. Anthony Taylor, aged 22, was found dead by police in the Avon near Boat Lane, Evesham, on Sunday, November
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Youths arrested after robbery
TWO youths have been arrested following the robbery of an off-licence in which a pellet gun was discharged. Two men, both with their faces covered, walked in to the TCL off-licence, in Evesham Road, Redditch, at around 9pm on Wednesday and confronted
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Attempted robbery at Worcestershire petrol station
POLICE are appealing for information after an attempted robbery at a Kidderminster petrol station. Three offenders, who were wearing masks and were armed with a crowbar, forced their way in through a rear door of a Sainsbury’s petrol station, in
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Teenager in appeal to find missing Jack Russell terrier
A DISTRAUGHT teenager has appealed for help after her beloved pet dog went missing from a car. Alice, a 10-year-old Parson Jack Russell, had been left in a white Ford Fiesta parked at Double Gates Farm, in Upton Snodsbury, near Worcester, between
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Giants clash showed we can win in different ways
FINDING different ways to win matches is a sign of a good team and Worcester Wolves have shown that this season. Sunday’s 95-80 victory at Manchester Giants was a fine example as the game was totally different to the last time we played them.
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Watkins handed Warriors debut in Amlin Cup tie
JOSH Watkins will make his Warriors debut when his side travel to Sale Sharks tomorrow night for round five of the Amlin Challenge Cup (8pm). The 19-year-old Worcester-born winger is among 11 changes director of rugby Dean Ryan makes to the starting
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Thieves targeting 'richer pickings' in Worcester suburb
PEOPLE living in a Worcester suburb have been warned to be on their guard against car crime “because they have more items worth stealing”. The warning was delivered to those living in Warndon Villages by PC Wayne Hurley, Safer Neighbourhood Team
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Worcester judge says legal system is in "awful mess"
A JUDGE in Worcester has said the justice system is an “awful mess” after frustrated city solicitors say they waited six months to get their hands on vital paperwork. District judge Nigel Cadbury launched a scathing attack on the Crown Prosecution
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Parents still in the dark over head's absence
PARENTS whose children returned to a Worcester academy this week were dismayed to find the head was still missing without explanation. Pupils at Perry Wood Primary School returned back to the classroom on Tuesday but, according to parents, headteacher
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'Don't cut our wardens' plea at meeting to discuss cuts
WARDENS must never be cut from sheltered housing say older people who believe the service saves lives. A council official was grilled during a tense meeting at Himbleton House, St John’s, Worcester, yesterday over the potential loss of the treasured
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Triple transfer may prove turning point
IF there is to be a turning point in Worcester City’s fortunes this season, defeat at Bradford Park Avenue might just have been it. Should the Blue and Whites go on to avoid relegation from Skrill North, they may well look back to that horror show
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Cup games are chance to restore confidence
EVERYONE was bitterly disappointed with the result against London Irish and also with the performance. Results haven’t gone our way this season but the performance levels have improved immeasurably over the last eight weeks. We have played
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Fans are still on our side insists Warriors chief Ryan
THERE has been no breakdown in the relationship between Warriors and their fans, according to director of rugby Dean Ryan. The Worcester chief was angered by supporters questioning his players’ commitment in the wake of the 22-9 defeat at London
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Bulls up first as Hughes set for TV debut
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers and West Brom striker Lee Hughes is set to make his debut for Forest Green Rovers against Hereford United tonight. The 37-year-old goal-getter has joined the Skrill Premier outfit on an 18-month deal after leaving
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'Tablets have helped police officers tackle crime'
GIVING police officers iPad-style devices to keep them on the beat for longer is working, says the deputy police and crime commissioner. Barrie Sheldon, who works with commissioner Bill Longmore, told your Worcester News he had been pleased with
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Williams back to boost Worcester Wolves’ title push
JAMAL Williams is set to further boost Worcester Wolves’ British Basketball League title hopes by returning to the fold against Durham Wildcats at the University Arena tomorrow (7.30pm). The forward, a summer signing whose brother Kai also plays
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Leaders have wives allied to wind turbines
SIR – It is interesting to note that no real disagreement exists between the Lib/Lab/ Con trio of parties in Parliament over the need for the UK to be covered in wind turbines. Could this be connected to the fact that the three leaders have wives
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Who are the Brits in European parliament?
SIR – According to the European movement the European Parliament is a democratic institution and one of its members recently reminded me that in May 2014 British citizens will be invited to vote in the European elections to elect British members
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My view on festive lights in Worcester
SIR – May I congratulate Worcester City Council on the excellent Christmas lights throughout the city. The ever-changing red, amber and green lights on nearly every street are very festive. But please, can we have them switched off for the rest
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Small child allowed to dip toe in swollen river
SIR – Are some adults idiots? Well, yes, two people I saw this morning really must be. I was walking on the path by Worcester Bridge when I saw two adults standing behind the railings on the path and allowing a small child to walk down the
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Absence of scrutiny affects the public
SIR – I refer to Councillor Blagg’s article on January 2. Perhaps Coun Blagg would be good enough to explain how the council will be £400 million better off by investing in the proposed EFW only (without CHP) incinerator rather than continuing
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Councillor has patronised county residents
SIR – I would like to respond to the letter from Councillor Anthony Blagg, dated January 2, in which he defends Worcestershire County Council’s decision to choose incineration as the method of dealing with the waste from our two counties when firstly
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Reaping the rewards from green fingers
A FRUIT-full secondary school has been rewarded with a gardening award after six years of hard work by the 11 to 16-year-oldpupils. The Chantry School, in Martley, near Worcester, has developed a number of gardens in the school grounds including
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Children get the low-down on bullying
CHILDREN at a village primary school learnt about attitudes to disability and how to combat bullying as part of antibullying week. Kevin Ogborne of disability discrimination organisation Just Different visited Broadheath CE Primary School in Lower
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Chance to discover the wonders of the night sky
A WORCESTER school will be turned into a planetarium as part of two free star-gazing events. Staged in conjunction with Worcester Astronomical Society, the free Stargazing Live events will take place at Bishop Perowne CE College in Merriman’s Hill
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Mel inspires girls to look for success
A SILVER medallist paralympian archer has visited a Droitwich school to mentor girls in sport. London 2012 medallist Mel Clark was at Droitwich Spa High School to work with the ‘girls active’ club, a group that aims to boost participation levels
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Remarkable family feat at awards
THREE members of one Malvern family travelled to St James’s Palace to be given their Duke of Edinburgh awards on the same day. Amy Gower, aged 21, Callum Gower, 20, and Lois Gower, 18, all took their bronze, silver and gold awards while they were
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Relaxed and informal open day promised
A PRIVATE school in Droitwich will be holding an open day for parents who will be sending their children to school next year. Dodderhill School in Crutch Lane is inviting families to tour their facilities on Thursday, January 16. Parents can
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War hero died after his own car rolled over him
A HIGHLY-DECORATED war hero from Powick died after his car rolled over him, an inquest has heard. Retired Lieutenant Donald Taylor, who was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross and a number of campaign medals for his service with the Royal Navy
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Giving students an insight into work
A WORCESTER college is teaming up with a housing and care provider to give students an insight into the working world. As part of a new education initiative, Sanctuary Group, which is based in Castle Street, will offer work placements to Worcester
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New boss Thorn aims for Harriers promotion
NEW Kidderminster Harriers manager Andy Thorn says he is excited by the challenge of winning promotion to the Football League. The 47-year-old former Coventry City boss has agreed a one-year rolling contract at Aggborough to replace Steve Burr,
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Thatched house near Worcester destroyed by fire
FIREFIGHTERS remain at a thatched house in Holt Health although a fire in the roof is now out. Crews from Worcester, Droitwich, Evesham and Upton were called to a blaze at the thatched cottage at around 1am. They found a developing fire in
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Fresh flood alert for Barbourne Brook
A FRESH flood alert has been issued for Barbourne Brook in Worcester after rain overnight. The brook rose quickly overnight as rain continued to fall across Worcestershire. At 6.30am, the level at the Perdiswell gauge was 2.79 metres and rising
