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This is an immigration farce
Sir- The Office for National Statistics recently said estimates for the 12 months to the end of September revealed a net flow of 212,000 migrants to Britain, compared with 154,000 the previous year. Net migration reached its highest point since 2011 in
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Your paper needs a cartoonist
Sir -I am a dedicated reader of the Worcester News, it is a reliable source of quality information. However, I regret to say something important is missing from the paper. It needs a good cartoonist. We need some humour, something that will occasionally
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Turn the music down!
Sir - :Re- plan to revive city centre. I would also suggest that the smaller shops display a notice in the window on the lines of-" Please come in and browse-we will only come to you if asked." On this theme it is interesting to note that
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Council remove horses from roadside
THE owner of two horses says he has been left angered after his animals were taken away. Shane Smith’s horses were left grazing on council- owned grassland along Wainwright Road in Warndon Villages, Worcester, but have been impounded by the city
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Firefighters tackles wheelie bin fire
FIREIFIGHTERS tackled a wheelie bin on fire in Stouport-on-Severn following a call from the public.A crew from the town were called just after 1.40pm today (Saturday) to Mart Lane, and used one hose reel to extinguish the flames.They left after 20 minutes
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Firefighters wash cars for charity
WORCESTER'S fire station has been transformed into a car wash today as firefighters put their hoses to good use for charity. Firefighters from Blue Watch are washing cars until 4pm as part of a national event for the Fire Fighters Charity.
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Barrow 0 Worcester City 1
Sheridan's free-kick is straight at Boot. Barrow 61 mins: Gareth Arnison on for Alex-Ray Harvey. Barrow 62 mins: Tom Corner replaces Phil Marsh. Sheridan sends a dipping shot over the bar. Another Williams throw forces Andrew Burns to clear
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Claines trainer reveals his Cheltenham Festival prospects
HOPES are high at racehorse trainer Dr Richard Newland’s yard near Worcester ahead of next week’s Cheltenham Festival. The Claines-based handler is set to have five runners at Prestbury Park and, with top jockey Sam Twiston-Davies on board three
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Nuclear power is not safe
John Phillpott claims that “nuclear power in a country such as ours is virtually risk-free”? (Worcester News, 22 February)33 serious incidents at nuclear power stations around the world have been recorded since 1952. The worst was at Chernobyl
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Bulls issue assurance over player wages
HEREFORD United's players have been told their contracts will be honoured by the cash-strapped club.A season of financial struggle for the Bulls has continued with the Skrill Premier outfit unable to pay February's wages in full.It is a scenario
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Bell could be joined by more at Harriers
GARY Whild could add yet more reinforcements to his Kidderminster Harriers squad as they prepare to challenge for the play-offs.The new manager, who took over from Andy Thorn on Wednesday, has already introduced a new face at Aggborough by recruiting
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Betty eyes up survival bid
SILENT assassin Sam Betty is targeting a century of Warriors appearances - but only after helping the club to avoid relegation this season.Softly-spoken off the field, the former Cornish Pirates back-rower has forged a no-nonsense reputation on it.The
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Worcester looking to make most of travelling comforts
WORCESTER City are hoping their overnight stop ahead of today's Skrill North match at Barrow (3pm) will help bring them success. The Blue and Whites took the unusual step of travelling up the M6 for the Cumbria clash yesterday and staying in a
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Team pledges to carry on helping Worcestershire's vulnerable families
THE director of a national Troubled Families programme has met people working to support nearly 650 vulnerable families in Worcestershire. The Stronger Families programme in Worcester helps get parents back to work, encourages children to go to school
