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A38 partially blocked between Severn Stoke and Clifton following crash
THE A38 between Severn Stoke and Clifton is partially blocked following an accident. Police on en-route to the crash near Birch Lane. It is not known how many vehicles are involved or if anyone has been hurt.
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Home friendly defeat for County against local rivals
WORCESTERSHIRE suffered a seven-wicket defeat to local rivals Gloucestershire in their first home pre-season game of the year. The 50-over match, which took place at Kidderminster due to the ongoing recovery of the New Road pitch following the
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Worcester psychology students train as LGBT mentors
A GROUP of psychology students at the University of Worcester have been trained to help lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) young people deal with mental health issues. Mental health charity Mindfull recently visited the university to train
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Boys and young men take to the stage to commemorate First World War
A POWERFUL dance piece commemorating boys under the legal age of 18 who fought in the First World War will be performed on Saturday, April 5.Boys and young men throughout Worcestershire have been working on a project that aims to encourage more males
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Intrepid rowers reach dry land
A PAIR of intrepid rowers from Worcestershire who had to abandon their bid to row across the Atlantic after a spate of problems with their boat have set foot on dry land for the first time in 110 days. Worcester Rowing Club coach Hannah Lawton, aged 25
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Sixth form photographer makes waves at competition
A CHANCE shot of two children watching a huge wave crashing into rocks saw one student photographer awarded runner up in a countywide competition. Max Willcock, a first year student at Worcester Sixth Form College, has finished runner-up in the
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Swimmers make a splash for charity
SWIMMERS made a splash for charity by raising more than £700 for Acorns Children's Hospice.Members of Pershore Swimming Club took time out from their busy competitive schedule to raise the cash during a two-hour charity swimming event at Pershore
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Major expansion to £20m Worcester business park revealed
A MAJOR extension to a thriving £20 million Worcester business park can today be revealed - leading to a jobs bonanza. Up to six new companies will be able to join the Great Western Business Park after councillors gave the green light to a big
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Worcester businesses pay for repairs at not-for-profit furnishing company
BAD weather left a not-for-profit furnishing store with a damaged door - but nearby businesses came to the rescue.The front door at Second Chance Furnishing's warehouse unit, in Three Springs Trading Estate, Vincent Road, Worcester, needed to be replaced
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More must be done to encourage apprenticeships, says council report
MORE must be done to encourage young people to take up apprenticeships, according to a key Worcestershire County Council report. An in-house review has just been published revealing how a surge in apprenticeships has boosted the economy, reduced
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Charity's annual ball looking for sponsors
A CHARITY is looking for sponsors of its annual event to raise money to keep its life-changing work possible.Megan Baker House charity, which provides free conductive education to around 100 children every year with cerebral palsy and other motor disabilities
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Anger over Worcester City Council phone lines collapse
ANGRY politicians are calling for action after the phone lines at Worcester City Council collapsed for the fourth time in three months. Lines serving the main headquarters Orchard House and the Guildhall went down on Wednesday, and were only back
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Group go wild for national award
POND-dipping, bird-box building and snake egg spotting activities have helped a group of young wildlife enthusiasts scoop a national accolade.The jam-packed programme enjoyed by the Watch Out Wednesdays group wowed the Wildlife Trusts judges and saw them
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Writer set to release poetry pamphlet Chatterton
THE DEATH of a young starving poet forms the basis of a new poetry pamphlet to be launched by the city's newest publishers.Worcester poet Polly Robinson's book of poetry about Thomas Chatterton, an 18th Century poet who died aged 17, is set to
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Ginger Maisie needs a quiet home
MAISIE is a five-year-old ginger female who is looking for a new home.She takes a while to get to know you, but is gentle and loving. Maisie needs a quiet home that has a garden, without young children or other pets.If you could offer her a fresh start
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Birmingham airport numbers take off
PASSENGER numbers are rising at Birmingham Airport, which handled more than half a million passengers in February 2014, with Dublin, Dubai and Amsterdam the most popular destinations. Some 580,453 passengers used the airport over the 28 days, an 8.5
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Civic society sees red over blue plaque costs
THE public is being asked to stump up £600 to site a blue plaque marking the official centre of Worcester, because Worcestershire County Council wants extra payment for the work. The project is part of an initiative by Worcester Civic Society,
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Go walkies for Acorns Children's Hospice
A WOMAN whose pet is used to soothe children at Acorns Children's Hospice is backing a fundraising dog walk.Dog Janna has been making regular visits as part of PAT (Pets as Therapy) to children with life-limiting conditions being cared for by the
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MP's surgery
WEST WORCESTERSHIRE MP Harriett Baldwin will be taking her surgery to Upton upon Severn later this week. The weekly advice surgery is to be held Friday, March 28, from 5pm, at the Tunnel Hill Community Centre. To book a place call 01684 585165.
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French lessons in going green
EIGHT young people from Worcestershire took part in a visit to one of the world’s most sustainable corporate workplaces. They were members of the Future Enterprise Board of construction giants Thomas Vale and were invited to the headquarters of
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No longer an offensive weapon? Fan returns to football ground that previously confiscated newspaper
A FOOTBALL fan returned to the Premier League football ground where security guards had previously confiscated his Worcester News branding it an "offensive weapon". Fortunately, West Ham fan Chris Barmby managed to make it into Stoke City Football
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New memorial honours Worcester's lost troops
EARLY steps have been taken to commemorate the centenary of the First World War with the siting of a new memorial.The military sacrifice during the Great War will be honoured from August this year to November 2018 and beyond, with particular focus on
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Bin in Evesham park catches fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called after a bin in Evesham’s Abbey Park caught fire just before 1pm this afternoon. The flames were put out before the fire crew arrived and the fire is not being treated as suspicious.
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Spring fair at St George’s Church on Saturday
A FUNDRAISING spring fair in aid of the Mother’s Union with stalls and cream teams will be held at the Magdalene Room at St George’s Church in St George’s Square, Worcester, from 2pm until 4pm on Saturday, March 29.
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Halal meat should not be forced on us
Sir - How I agree with Simon McCullough's letter - Worcester News March 20th- regarding Halal meat being found in sandwiches supplied at Worcester Royal Hospital. The British majority in this country are being forced to conform to alien Muslim practices
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Sir - Re the article about Foregate Street - yes a fine station, clean and tidy, but when you go to try to buy a ticket and information the place is closed with a notice to say go to the booking office. There here is a queue 12/15 deep that want to travel
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House in Stourport burgled
A HOUSE in Sion Gardens, Stourport, was burgled between 7pm and 10pm on Sunday, March 23. The front door of the house was forced open and a number of items were stolen. Any information call police on 101.
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Cat owners in Stourport warned to stay alert following anti-freeze deaths
CAT owners in Stourport are being warned to stay alert following a number of reports of felines in the town dying after eating anti-freeze.Any information which may lead to the problem being stamped out can be reported to police on 101.
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Children throwing gravel at a garage in Malvern
REPORTS were made of children throwing gravel at a garage in Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, during the evening of Saturday, March 22. Any information call police on 101.
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Litter pick in on Saturday
A LITTER pick will be held in Colwall during the morning on Saturday, March 29. Anyone who would like to take part can meet at Station Approach at 9.30am.
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Coffee morning in Pershore on Saturday
PERSHORE’S mayor Cllr Charles Tucker will hold a fundraising coffee morning at the Town Hall in High Street from 10am on Saturday, March 29.
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Antiques fair in Colwall on Sunday
AN ANTIQUES fair will be held at Colwall Village Hall in Mill Lane from 10am on Sunday, March 30.
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Dressed for a very civil war occasion.
SAME event, different outfits. Re-enactor Robin Fairman decided to don period dress for a talk by the UK's top battlefield archaeologist Dr Glenn Foard at Worcester Commandery. It was the first in a series of monthly Civil War nights to be organised
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Lend a hand at Hill Court Farm neat Upton on Saturday
AMATEUR conservationists are invited to lend a hand with the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust carrying out fencing repairs and other work at Hill Court Farm near Upton from 10.30am until 3pm on Saturday, March 29.All are welcome, but children under 18 must
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Catalytic converter stolen from car in Malvern
A CATALYTIC converter was stolen from a car parked in Church Road, Malvern, overnight between Saturday, March 22 and the following day. Any information call police on 101.
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Garden equipment stolen from garage in Great Witley
GARDEN equipment was stolen from a garage in Camp Lane, Great Witley, between 6pm on Thursday, March 20 and 9am the following day. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 0140-s-210314.
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Suspicious man reported in Malvern
A TALL and skinny white man between 20 and 30 years old was reported acting suspiciously around a vehicle parked in a driveway in Coronation Road, Malvern, at about 10.50pm on Thursday, March 20. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number
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House broken into in Lower Broadheath
A HOUSE in Martley Road, Lower Broadheath, was broken into between 9am and 7.30pm on Thursday, March 20 after someone forced entry through the back door and carried out an untidy search of the building. It is not yet known what was stolen. Any information
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‘Scruffy’ men reported knocking on doors in Malvern
A PAIR of ‘scruffy’ men, one wearing a black coat and the other a red coat, were reported to be knocking on doors in Bluebell Close, Malvern, between 5.30pm and 6.20pm on Thursday, March 20 and taking photographs of the occupants when they
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Criminal damage caused to front door in Malvern
DAMAGE was caused to the front door of a house in Archer Close, Malvern, some time between 2.30pm on Wednesday, March 19 and 10am the following day. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 0172-s-200314.
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Learning about life down on the sustainable farm
THERE was a chance for students to meet experts at the sharp end of sustainable development when the Beacons educational charity hosted its annual conference at the University of Worcester. Held as part of the UN’s International Year of Family
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War of words over car parking in Worcester
A WAR of words has broken out between two Worcester councillors - with the Tories accusing a Labour rival of "hypocrisy". Councillor Chris Mitchell says a recent review into how to revitalise the city centre flagged up further evidence car parking
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New river bridge 'would create more congestion'
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Labour group says it is "totally against" building a new Worcester river bridge - saying it will only bring more chaos and congestion to the city centre. The view directly contradicts the stance of the Labour leader of Worcester
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Jersey Boys Tribute/Swan Theatre, Worcester
THEY were the break-up and make-up songs that provided the soundtrack to a thousand and one teenage heartaches. Each one was an opera in miniature, three-minute tales of latter-day Romeos and Juliets etched in 45 rpm vinyl… bottled memories that
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Under starter's orders for new 10k Race for Life route
RUNNERS can go double the distance to show cancer who is the boss at this year's Cancer Research UK's Race for Life. A new 10k route will start and finish in Pitchcroft, go around the park, racecourse grounds and also venture into Gheluvelt Park
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Taxpayers fork out £3,000 for fire chief's private back operation
A ROW has broken out over £3,000 of taxpayers money being used to fund a private operation for the fire chief. The Fire Authority claim it was money well spent because without it Chief Fire Office Mark Yates could have been off work for 12 weeks
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Store closure rates in Worcester drop as economy recovers
THE number of stores closing in Worcester last year fell dramatically from 2012 as retail confidence returns. In 2013 the city lost 23 stores compared with 34 the year before, according to a report compiled by the Local Data Company for accounting giant
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Green shoots of enterprise from young business stars
BUDDING Worcestershire business stars pitched their products to the public at Webbs Garden Centre in Wychbold when more than a dozen Young Enterprise companies representing schools in Worcester, Droitwich, Redditch and Bromsgrove set up their pitches
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Army of flood volunteers given funding boost
AN army of volunteers is helping people get back on their feet after last month's floods.Volunteer advisers from South Worcestershire Citizens Advice Bureau, who have been helping people cope with the aftermath, will receive additional government
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Warriors boss holding on to mathematical hope
WARRIORS still have a chance of avoiding the drop from the Aviva Premiership, according to boss Dean Ryan. Old Sixways favourite Andy Goode sentenced Worcester to a gut-wrenching 13-11 defeat with a conversion from the last kick on Friday.
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Live News: Monday, March 24
Good morning, Well it was heartbreak again for Worcester Warriors on Friday night, as Wasps had a final sting in the tail to win in the dying seconds of the game. The 11-13 defeat leaves Worcester still searching for their first league win
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On-song Worcester City are aiming higher
FINISHING in the top half of the Skrill North table is Worcester City’s aim between now and the end of the season. Carl Heeley’s side jumped to 14th following yesterday’s 2-0 victory over Vauxhall Motors at Aggborough, which was their eighth win
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Warriors squad is not up to scratch
IT’s all well and good heaping praise on Warriors for their valiant failure against Wasps, but it was exactly that – a failure. Not only that, it was the club’s 22nd league failure in a row and you can make all the excuses you like for why they
