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The EU destroys jobs
Sir,The proportion of working-age people actually in work is much lower in the EU (and especially in the Eurozone countries with the single currency) than in other high-income countries. The explanation is at least partly that excessive regulation (notably
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Final headliners confirmed for Reading and Leeds
QUEENS Of The Stone Age and Paramore will co-headline at the Reading and Leeds Festivals, it has been confirmed. The pair join already-announced bill-toppers Blink 182 and Acrtic Monkeys for the events, which run across two sites throughout the
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Black cat Ben needs a new home
BEN is a handsome two-year-old black male who is looking for a new home. He is gentle and affectionate, but needs an experienced owner who can build his confidence. Ben is best suited to an adult household where he is the only pet. If you
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Car engulfed in flames - picture
THIS is the dramatic moment a car was engulfed in flames in Evesham.The picture was taken by 15-year-old Harry Beevis following the blaze in Greenhill, Evesham, after 1.30pm on Saturday. He said: "The car was seen by me, my parents and other witnesses
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More than 200 student paramedics on the roads this year
MORE than 200 new student paramedics will be on the roads in the West Midlands later this year.Out of the 1,100 people who applied for student paramedic places with West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust recently, 137 have been offered a
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No charges following Redditch nursery investigation
NO charges have been brought against a member of staff at the Bright Kids Nursery at Crabbs Cross, Redditch, who was arrested last month (February).Detective Inspector Dean Jones said that following a full investigation no offences had been established
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Plea for companies to support Acorns Triple Run
WHILE runners pull on their trainers, businesses are being asked to support the 2014 Acorns Triple Run by becoming corporate sponsors. The organisers of the event are offering businesses a selection of packages for the annual event which is taking
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Talk to be held by the Friends of the Mercian Regiment Museum
A talk will be held by the Friends of the Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire.)Lieutenant.Colonel Brian Clarke will talk about the 29th Foot in the Peninsular War: the 1808 campaign; from first blood to battle honours - 200 years after the conflict
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Chance to donate blood
PEOPLE can roll up and donate blood at Methodist Church Hall, Pump Street, Worcester on Tuesday, March 18.Volunteers are asked too book an appointment with NHS Blood and Transplant on 0300 123 23 23.The sessions will take place from 1pm to 3.30pm and
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Adventurer tells of failure and success
A WORLD class adventurer, mountaineer and explorer gave a captivating talk to King's School pupils.Nick Carter, from the Adventure Council, joined the school to give an inspirational talk on resilience during its Resilience Week.Mr Carter told the
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Messiah performance in time for Easter
A PERFORMANCE of Handel's Messiah will take place at St Stephen’s Church, Barbourne, Worcester on Saturday, March 22. Philomusica will return to the church to perform Handel’s great oratorio from 7.30pm. Conductor Linda Parsons said: “Messiah
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Now these pictures are just strange
ALL the Usual Suspects will be on show in an unusual exhibition that laces humour with seriousness. Herefordshire-based artist Adrian Higgins has a wide-ranging practice which includes painting, digital illustration, photography and print-making
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Thank you - readers help vulnerable families
VULNERABLE families benefited from the kindness of your Worcester News readers who donated their unwanted furniture. Kindhearted readers responded to a desperate plea made from Paul Clarke, operations co-ordinator at Second Chance Furnishings,
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Police link Droitwich burglaries
TWO Droitwich burglaries are now being linked by police. A burglary which took place in the Dodderhill area between 6pm on Monday, March 3 and 6pm the following day. Burglars entered through the back of the house by smashing a kitchen window
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Dead soldier in murder investigation is named by police
THE soldier who died at Tern Hill Barracks in Shropshire at the weekend was this afternoon named as Corporal Geoffrey McNeill. Corporal Geoffrey McNeill of the Royal Irish Regiment was found dead in a building at Clive Barracks shortly after 9am
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Sixth form proposal for Worcester school
A NEW sixth form college offering A level qualifications could be created at Christopher Whitehead Language College. The academy, on Bromwich Road, St Johns, said there was significant demand from parents and students for it to provide further
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Visitors flock to Chamber's Business Expo
MORE than 900 visitors from businesses across the two counties called in at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on the Three Counties Showground at Malvern. Michael Williams from Water Cooler World, which sponsored the event
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Sir Edward Elgar riding high in the classical charts
SIR Edward Elgar has swept into the classical charts 80 years after his death.A new collection of rarely heard music by Worcestershire's most famous son, entitled Elgar’s Music for the Powick Asylum, entered the Official Charts Company's
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Good start to year for Changing Futures Fund
SO far this year, Worcestershire County Council's Changing Futures Fund has received 181 applications from a range of community groups.Changing Futures was set up to support the voluntary and community sector to develop strong, sustainable organisations
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Water works bid to avoid future bursts
WORK to help secure future water supplies will start later this week.Severn Trent Water is investing £25,000 at their Trimpley water treatment works near Kidderminster in a bid to prevent any future disruption as an old water pipe has become prone
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They liked it so much they bought the business
TWO Worcestershire entrepreneurs are hoping to be a cut above the rest after the launch of their new-look hair and beauty salon where they both used to work. Businesswomen Lauren Alekna and Stacey Tudor took over Redditch-based Legends Hair & Beauty
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Jewellery stolen in Droitwich burglary was of great sentimental value to owner
DISTINCTIVE jewellery of 'great sentimental value' to the owner has been stolen during a burglary at a house in Droitwich.The burglary took place between 2pm and 8pm on Monday, March 3 at a home off Bromsgrove Road.The offenders forced a window
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It's time to end Worcestershire's 'poor relation' status for trains, says MP
IT'S time to finally end Worcestershire's "poor relation" status for trains - that's the damning verdict from a county MP. Sir Peter Luff says he is fed up of Worcestershire being "one of the worst served counties" in the UK for rail services to
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Driver charged over Wychbold death crash
A DRIVER has been charged with causing death by careless driving following the death of a motorcyclist near Droitwich.The incident happened on Saturday, October 19, on the A38 Worcester Road north of Wychbold.A beige Honda CB 500 motorbike travelling
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We got the cuts wrong - council
THE leadership of Worcestershire County Council has admitted it got cuts to funding for the vulnerable wrong - and revealed a public outcry led to a change of tack. Controversial plans to slash 60 per cent from a yearly £15 million funding pot
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Murder investigation - dead soldier was from same regiment which helped Worcester and Upton during floods
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a soldier was discovered at an Army barracks in Shropshire.The 32-year-old victim was a member of the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, the Ministry of Defence said. The 1st Battalion were
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Get that garden design in now!
ASPIRING garden designers have only a few days left to apply for a £3,000 bursary and the opportunity to create a show garden at the former Malvern Spring Gardening Show, which has been re-named RHS Malvern Spring Festival for 2014. As a new feature
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Newland hoping to turn the tide
TRAINER Dr Richard Newland is hoping his Claines yard can spring back into life at just the right time to taste success at this week’s Cheltenham Festival. Despite already having had their best season in terms of prize money, Newland, who is set
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Second meeting to be held by Worcester Asian Business Group
LAUNCHED last year, Worcester Asian Business Group is to hold its second networking event for Asian business professionals on Tuesday, April 1 at Pasha restaurant in St John's. It will be hosted by regional law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys, and
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Kidderminster robbery - man arrested
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Kidderminster.The robbery happened in Broad Street between about 4.45pm and 5.35pm on Wednesday, February 26 after the 52-year-old victim placed an advert in a shop to sell an MP3 player and was
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Series of police surgeries in Worcester on Saturday
A SERIES of open police surgeries will be held throughout Worcester on Saturday, March 15. Officers will be on hand in Shrubbery Road from 10am, Park Avenue from midday, the Co-Operative shop in Ombersley Road from 2pm and outside Bishop Perowne C of
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Preparing for the school prom, from cakes to the catwalk
STUDENTS from Wolverley CE Secondary School at Kidderminster have been raising money to help pay for their Ace of Spades themed Year 11 leavers prom in July. The event will take place at the Tree Tops Pavilion at West Midlands Safari Park and,in order
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Quiz night in aid of St Richard's Hospice in Powick on Friday
A FUNDRAISING quiz night in aid of Worcestershire cancer charity St Richard’s Hospice will be held at Powick Parish Hall off Malvern Road from 7pm on Friday, March 14. For tickets call 01684 573 864.
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Support group for ME patients in Malvern on Thursday
PATIENTS with ME and similar conditions including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome are invited to an informal support group meeting at the Malvern Cube in Albert Road North from 2pm until 3pm on Thursday,
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Passes now available for Hills' parking
THE new Malvern Hills Conservators residents parking passes for the year starting April 1, 2014, are now available.The passes allow local people to park for free on the Conservators' car parks around the hills and commons. Residents of the parishes
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Bretforton business wins top award
A BUSINESS based in Bretforton has won a prestigious national award for the second time. Vicarage Nurseries won ‘Soft Fruit Grower of the Year’ at the national Grower of the Year Awards, which took place last week. They also won the award in 2012
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Community healthcare scheme wins acclaim
A SCHEME which has helped more than 300 people in Worcestershire improve healthcare in their communities has won acclaim at a national awards ceremony. NHS South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) was nominated for the Commissioner Award
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Meet your bobbies in their mobile police station in Worcester this Saturday
PEOPLE in Worcester have a chance to meet their local police force in their mobile station.The Claines and Arboretum Safer Neighbourhood Team officers will be out and about in the mobile police station on Saturday, March 15.Local policing officer PC Paul
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Body pulled from the Avon is Pershore man
A MISSING Pershore man found dead in the river Avon has been named as Christopher Guy Treharne. Christopher Guy Treharne, 70, who went missing last week and was known locally as Guy, was last seen in Pershore town centre during the afternoon of
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Mental health scheme helping patients back into work
PEOPLE in Worcestershire with mental health problems are being helped back into work.The Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust – which provides mental health services throughout the county – spoke at a business expo at Malvern’s Three
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James confident of Wolves success
DIRECTOR of basketball Paul James has every confidence Worcester Wolves will reach the British Basketball League Trophy final. Wolves hold a narrow two-point advantage over Sheffield Sharks heading into Wednesday's decisive second leg at the University
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Youngsters in Worcestershire invited to stomp along to help fight meningitis
YOUNGSTERS in Worcestershire are being encouraged to strap on their boots and stomp along to help fight meningitis.Charity Meningitis Now has launched its 13th annual Toddle Waddle, inviting nurseries, parents, playgrounds and schools to hold a free sponsored
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Breaking 50-point barrier is goal for Worcester City
CARL Heeley has challenged his Worcester City players to break the 50-point barrier this season.Saturday's 1-0 victory at Barrow lifted the Blue and Whites to 13th in Skrill North with 38 points.With 10 games remaining, the City manager wants them
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Medical staff spend the day in patient's shoes
MEDICAL staff working in community hospitals and mental health services across Worcestershire spent a day last week finding out what day-to-day life is like for their patients.On Monday, March 3 staff at Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust took part
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Parents join the picnic to celebrate World Book Day
A CHANCE for parents to explore children's favourite tales was enjoyed at Sticky Fingers Preschool Playgroup for World Book Day. Youngsters enjoyed a morning of interactive storytelling before being being joined by mums, dads and grandparents for
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Meet the man who takes pictures of teddy bears in the countryside
THE life of a press photographer can occasionally be a bit dangerous, usually because some Herbert or other doesn’t take a shine to what they’re doing. But what came out of the sky one day and landed on Jeremy Pardoe’s car was as hazardous as it was
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Barrow triumph the 'perfect away performance' says Heeley
MANAGER Carl Heeley described Worcester City's victory at Barrow as the perfect away performance. Daniel Nti's 56th-minute goal, coupled with a robust defensive display, saw City triumph and end the Bluebirds' two and-a-half-month unbeaten run.
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How to become an apprentice. Successful event held in Worcester.
A TRIO of young professionals from Worcester organised an event in the city to help raise awareness of apprenticeships for local schools and businesses. Apprentifix was hosted by two former apprentices and a graduate trainee from housing and care provider
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Former Worcester Mayor dumped by Tories
A FORMER Mayor of Worcester is dumping his membership of the city's Conservatives - after being told he will not be allowed to re-contest his council seat in May. Councillor Aubrey Tarbuck, one of the city's most outspoken politicians, has been
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Evan Christopher’s Django A La Creole/Huntingdon Hall, Worcester
DJANGO Reinhardt popularised a hybrid sound that had more in common with European gipsy music rather than American jazz. It became known as Hot Club, although it has to be said that the temperature could fluctuate somewhat. Evan Christopher’s genius
