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Newcastle boss stokes fires ahead of showdown with Warriors
CONTROVERSIAL Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards has launched an astonishing broadside against Warriors winger David Lemi. The outspoken former Leicester and Harlequins director of rugby branded the Samoan speedster as 'past his sell-by date'
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Sixth form students vs food
STUDENTS at Pershore High School took on eating challenges in their very own Man vs Food event, to raise awareness of a catering survey taking place.Set up like the popular food show, Man vs Food, the inter-house competition was organised by sixth form
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Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society set sail for tour
THE Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society is taking its latest adventurous production on tour.Around the World with Gilbert and Sullivan is a showcase of many songs from some of the duo's well-loved operettas and it is fitting the society is taking
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So who were the big winners in today's Budget?
PENSIONERS, pub goers and workers were the big winners in today's budget - as well as Worcester's Gala Bingo hall. Chancellor George Osborne delivered a budget based around tax cuts, cheaper booze, a freeze in fuel duty and help for savers.
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Slight rise in Worcester jobseekers
THE number of out of work Worcester residents has risen for the third straight month.Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) yesterday (Wednesday) show 1,909 people were claiming Jobseekers' Allowance in February.The figure is
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Celebrate local talent, community spirit and the planet during festival
PEOPLE will be encouraged to turn off all non-essential lights while switching on for an eco-friendly festival.Watt Fest is organised by the Worcester Roots Foundation and takes place from 6pm to 10pm on Saturday, March 29 at the Angel Centre, Angel Place
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No worries for Sharon's new anxiety business
THERE were no worries when Sharon Davies wanted to set up a new business helping people with anxiety issues. Because a new initiative between Worcestershire County Council and Community Catalysts aimed at stimulating the development and growth of micro-enterprises
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Cyclists encouraged to gear up for new charity challenge
CYCLISTS of all abilities are being encouraged to take on a new challenge for charity this summer.The new Worcester Classic Bike Ride will be held in association with David Lloyd Leisure on Sunday, July 13, with 55, 85 and 100-mile routes winding their
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Pershore students impress at Worcester engineering firm
PUPILS from Pershore High School have become the first Industrial Cadet Cohort taken on by Yamazaki Mazak in Worcester.Tommy Ross, Craig Pritchard, Jon Brett, Max Smith and Chris Clark were the first team to be taken on by the firm, which machine tools
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Foyle leaves Hereford United
MANAGER Martin Foyle and assistant Andy Porter have left Hereford United with immediate effect, the club have announced. The news comes with the club amid a financial crisis and four points above the Skrill Premier relegation zone.
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Outraged councillor slams Kempsey fly-tippers
AN OUTRAGED councillor has slammed 'brazen' fly-tippers after they dumped rubbish, including around 50 tyres, in a scenic country lane. David Harrison, an independent Malvern Hills district councillor for Kempsey, took this photograph of the rubbish
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Daffodil appeal launch reaches record
THE launch of this year's Marie Curie Cancer Care Daffodil appeal in Ledbury was the best ever, organisers said.Members of the local fundraising team were out in force in the High Street, and wearing straw boaters decorated with daffodil emblems,
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Champions sought to promote importance of organ and blood donation
CHAMPIONS are being sought to promote the importance of organ donation and giving blood.Worcestershire County Council has become the first county council in the UK to join forces with the NHS in a bid to encourage more people to donate blood, sign up
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Stock it and lock it with Anne
WORCESTER'S Stock N Lock Self Storage has appointed Anne Hutson to the new role of assistant business manager. Miss Hutson, who brings her experience with ‘one of the big four’ national storage companies to the Lower Wick business, also
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Graffiti good sense
Sir - I am pleased to read that the Malvern Town Council are considering the ‘adoption’ of the Elgar paintings on Wells Road.This represents a rare case of the triumph of good sense and humour over bureaucratic pomposity.John BellCallow End
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We need referendum on bridge
Sir - New bridge for Worcestershire is not on the agenda. Simon Geraghty deputy Leader for Worcestershire County Council and cabinet member for economy for skills and infrastructure, Worcester City St Clements ward councilor and County Councilor for
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Woman bitten by dog in Evesham
A WOMAN was left with cuts and bruises after being bitten by a dog in Evesham.The victim was standing on the driveway to Evesham Sports Club in Avon Street about 11pm last Thursday (March 13) when she was bitten on the leg.Police are looking for a man
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Worcester's MP helps to tackle litter problem
WORCESTER'S MP mucked in and helped a team of volunteers keep their community clean.Robin Walker joined forces with the Friends of Diglis Fields and the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust during a litter pick around the playing fields off Diglis Road
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Kidderminster carpet maker agrees sale and leaseback of its factory
CARPET maker Victoria, which made the carpet used in Westminster Abbey for 2012's royal wedding, has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for its factory in Worcester Road, Kidderminster for £5.8m in cash. The lease with Monopro is for
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Garden centre helps hospice gardens grow
Webbs Garden Centre at Wychbold, near Droitwich is helping children’s hospice gardens grow after raising £1,900 for charity. The cash came from Garden Re-Leaf Day and involved a range of activities from staff wearing onesies to work, a cake
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Tuneful and theatrical society nominated for prestigious award
A TUNEFUL theatre company is hoping for a top performance at a prestigious awards ceremony.Great Witley Operatic Society has been nominated for Best Musical for their 2013 production of Oklahoma at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association awards
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Webbs top of the pots charts once again
WEBBS Garden Centre at Wychbold, near Droitwich is once again top of the pots. Its houseplant department has come out with the highest marks in the UK for the fifth year running. The family-owned firm scored top marks once again after inspection by The
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Stroke patient feedback to be used to improve care in Worcestershire
FEEDBACK from stroke patients in Worcestershire is to be used to improve services in the county. Worcestershire’s three Clinical Commissioning Groups have secured a bid from NHS England to develop a local pilot of the national Friends and Family
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Treat mum to a comedy club special
A MONTHLY comedy night could present an alternative treat for Mother's Day.Mode in Angel Place, Worcester, is offering guests who attend Mode Comedy Club with their mums a free bottle of Prosecco on Sunday, March 30.The headline act will see Steve
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New city council cash lifeline for young people backed
A NEW lifeline for young people in Worcester has been confirmed - with a £35,000 project to help them find work officially finalised. The city council's Labour leadership has voted to fund a new scheme to help 18-24 year-olds grab employment.
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Mike Layland may get the Freedom of the City
ONE of Worcester's most famous sons could be handed the Freedom of the City next week - with a crunch vote taking place. Mike Layland retired from politics in 2012 after a remarkable 44 years in public life. Now a motion will be voted on at
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6,400 potholes repaired so far in Worcestershire
POTHOLE-busting gangs have repaired more than 6,000 problems in roads in Worcestershire caused by the flooding and severe weather. About £700,000 was channelled into tackling the challenge of repairing road issues and since the beginning of the
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Increase in people in the West Midlands choosing to donate their organs after their death
THE amount of people in the West Midlands choosing to donate their organs after their death increased by seven per cent in the past year. Figures by NHS Blood and Transplant show 156 people in the region who died in 2013 chose to donate their livers,
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Acclaimed author comes to Ledbury for book signing
THE author of an acclaimed debut novel will be appearing in Ledbury next week to sign copies of her book.Hannah Kent, whose novel Burial Rites has been long-listed for the Bailey's Women's Prize for Fiction, will be at Ledbury Books and Maps on
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Power cuts in Malvern caused by cable fault
ABOUT 1,500 people in Malvern lost power to their homes and businesses this morning (Wednesday, March 19) due to a cable fault.From 8.55am electricity was cut off throughout the town which Western Power Distribution have said was caused by an underground
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"It wasn't me" says charity man 'linked' to masked gunmen
A CHARITY worker from Worcester has denied posing with two masked gunmen and says he has never even been to Syria. The family of Adeel Ali has issued a statement denying claims he posed with his arms around the gunmen, as featured on the front
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Yo Mr White - now that's just not right
Jennifer Aniston is typecasted into the role of being the ditzy girl next door. And Chris Hemsworth is typecasted to be a strong hero. There are some that aren't typecasted into roles but in my mind, I can't shake the last show they did. If you're
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Team of runners take on the London Marathon for Worcester hospice
A KEEN runner from Worcester who will be celebrating his 50th birthday later this year is among a group of people taking on the London Marathon next month in aid of St Richard's Hospice. John Birbeck will be running the marathon on Sunday, April
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Live News: Wednesday, March 19
2:05pm Meanwhile, while the Budget was going on, news came through of a massive wind farm of the coast of Scotland getting the go ahead. Could this pave the way for more around the UK coastline? Click here to read the
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Mitchell striving for consistency from young team
CONSISTENCY will be key to Worcestershire’s young squad being competitive during the 2014 campaign, according to New Road skipper Daryl Mitchell. Following the winter departure of veteran seamer Alan Richardson, Mitchell is one of the few experienced
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Chris Jones to leave Warriors at end of season
FRUSTRATED Warriors lock Chris Jones has revealed he will be leaving the club at the end of the season. The former England international has clearly not been in director of rugby Dean Ryan’s first-team plans and confirmed yesterday he will be playing
