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My laptop gives me a say in local affairs
Sir - Tom Edwards (Worcester News 14th March),on Worcester’s annual survey makes distressing reading. No wonder the city council’s leaders are concerned.Perhaps the following thoughts might have a bearing why so many people are dissatisfied
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Councillors are so out of touch
Sir - The Worcester News edition dated 17 March contained two articles which demonstrate how out of touch our elected local representatives are.Could someone kindly explain to councillor Gregson that the conclusion to the Council's own survey into
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We're in the United States of Europe
Sir - Since 1995, immigration has cost the UK £148 billion. Thats £22 million A DAY !In that time 4 million immigrants have entered the uk.Well some will say that immigration is good, most will see otherwise.Immigration is good for the country-but
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Fewer dog rescue homes is a barmy idea
Sir - I feel I must write in answer to Paul Atkins letter concerning "the only people to blame are dog owners"., the majority of dog owners are dedicated to making the life of their pet their priority and to blame dog owners as a group for the
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Sign up for this year's West Fest
THIS year's West Fest takes place on Saturday, July 5 at West Malvern's playing fields and bands, stallholders, arts and crafts activities and volunteers can all get involved in the not-for-profit community event.For more information and full
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Moeen Ali scores 36 runs in World Twenty20 opener
WORCESTERSHIRE'S England international Moeen Ali starred for his country in their World Twenty20 Super 10 opener against New Zealand in Bangladesh today. The 26-year-old was soon called into the action batting at number three after England lost
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Housing campaign success as plans unveiled
A CAMPAIGN to see a proposed housing development completed on a neglected building site has tasted success.People living near to the former Volvo dealership site and land to the rear of 4 Whittington Road, Worcester, joined forces with the chairman of
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Youngsters can give basketball a go at holiday camp
SPORTY youngsters aged seven to 16 can join Worcester Wolves Basketball Club for an Easter basketball camp on Wednesday and Thursday, April 16-17 at the University of Worcester Arena.Places are £20 per day or £35 for both days.For more information
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Vulnerable person found in search
A WIDESCALE search for a vulnerable missing person that stretched into hours ended when the person was found safe and well.Concerns about the male were raised at about 11.30am yesterday (Friday) and the search centred on Pershore Bridge.A spokesman for
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Volunteer and become a health monitor
THE Rooftop Housing Group of Evesham is looking to recruit health monitors for a project working with older people and people with disabilities to promote physical and mental well-being and eating well by carrying out a fitness MOT to test mobility and
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Worcester vintage flea market coming to Malvern
THE Worcester Flea vintage market will be pitching up in Great Malvern's Abbey Road from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, April 12 with stalls offering antiques, furniture, clothing, accessories, homewares, bric-a-brac, handmade items and more.
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Whild excited by Verma prospect
MANAGER Gary Whild will be hoping new signing Aman Verma can have the same impact at Kidderminster Harriers as some of the other players who have stepped up from the lower ranks.Verma made the move from Calor Southern League Premier Division Corby Town
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Warriors book friendlies with Ospreys and Exeter
WARRIORS have announced home pre-season friendlies with Ospreys and Exeter Chiefs as part of the club’s preparations for the 2014/15 season. The Welsh region, who will include Worcester favourite Josh Matavesi among their ranks after he opted to
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Enter the Worcester Wolves den for awards night
FANS of the British Basketball League's Worcester Wolves are invited to attend the club's awards night at the University of Worcester Arena on Wednesday, April 23 from 6.30pm in the Conference Suite.Votes for the most valued player, best defensive
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Award-winning band to perform church gig
THE excellent acoustics of St James' Church in Welland, near Malvern, will welcome the award-winning sounds of the Roving Crows when they perform a gig in the venue on Friday, April 4 at 7.30pm.The five-piece folk-fusion act are currently touring
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Beadle ready to promote young stars
HEREFORD United caretaker manager Peter Beadle insists he won't shy away from blooding young players in the first-team.The 41-year-old youth team boss takes charge of the Bulls for the first time at Barnet today (3pm) after replacing Martin Foyle
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City poised for "pivotal week" of fixtures
WORCESTER City are preparing to embark on what manager Carl Heeley has described as a "pivotal week" for the club. Tomorrow's match against Vauxhall Motors at Aggborough (3pm) is the first of three home games in six days for the Blue and Whites
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City reveal prices for next season
WORCESTER City say they have tried to be "financially realistic" in setting season ticket and admission prices for next season. From the start of the 2014-15 campaign, the cost of watching the Skrill North club will rise by £1 to £13 for adults
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Pupils to launch city clean-up project
SOME of the youngest members of the community will be setting an example by reminding their elders to look after their neighbourhood.The youngsters at Lyppard Grange Primary School in Warndon Villages, Worcester are launching the 2014 Take Pride campaign
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Worcester city centre Premier Inn tipped for sporting success
STUNNING views and luxurious furnishings will greet visitors to the Worcester city centre Premier Inn after the ribbon was cut at its official opening.The 120-room hotel at Worcestershire County Cricket Club's New Road ground opened for business on
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Red carpet treatment for Worcester 'film stars'
MEMBERS of a Worcester social club got a taste of the red carpet treatment when the curtain was lifted on a film they star in.Regulars at the Monday Night Club, a club for adults with learning disabilities and autism, travelled to London for the premiere.Called
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Calm down, it's only an intellectual debate
Sir - K.Hemming's letter of 21.3.2014 now easily qualifies him as a member of that small but depressing group of writers for whom the following of an argument or a narrative, and the sticking to a point, seem (to borrow a most appropriate phrase used
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I'm angry at being denied by bus driver
Sir - maybe I wouldn't be so annoyed if I had not been refused on the 35 with my shopping trolley because he'd got 2 pushchairs on. But I am so annoyed with women with pushchairs who just got on with a pushchair - first they pressed the button
