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Goalless draw for Worcester City against Stockport County
WORCESTER City had to settle for a point from a 0-0 draw against Stockport County on a frustrating night at Aggborough. Carl Heeley’s men were the better team in the Skrill North encounter, particularly in the second-half, but were unable to break
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Worcester City 0 Stockport County 0
8:56pm Devaney with it from the left, the ball drops in the six-yard box and is scrambled clear. 8:55pm Corner from Deeney is headed behind for another flag kick.
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Unlucky for some, but not for us, say bingo clubs of this year's budget
IT was a full house for a Worcester bingo club when they were saved from closure by the budget. Lady luck was on the site of Majestic bingo in Worcester as the Chancellor halved the tax rate to ten percent. This decision will allow for investment and
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Children's nursery in Worcester to be turned into flats
A FORMER children's nursery in Worcester is being turned into nine flats, sparking controversy. Victoria House Day Nursery, in Lechmere Crescent, is being converted into nine double-bed apartments after the city council's planning committee gave
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£100,000 being handed to worthy causes across Worcester
A CASH giveaway has been announced for worthy causes in Worcester - with £100,000 going towards helping the vulnerable. The body which oversees the Hopmarket, a courtyard of independent retailers off Foregate Street, is giving grants to 17 different
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Leap of faith for Sight Concern
DARE devil fundraisers are being encouraged to take on a hair-raising challenge to make some cash for a Worcester charity. Sight Concern Worcestershire, based in Sansome Walk, is planning a tandem skydive weekend at Brackley Airfield, near Oxford, this
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City gridlock after London Road three-car crash
TRAFFIC is currently gridlocked on Worcester city centre, thanks to an accident in London Road and roadworks in the Tything and Severn Terrace. The three-car accident happened about an hour ago, and although it is not thought to have involved serious
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Man who fell down hole believes safety barriers were tampered with
A MAN who ended up falling into a large hole while passing a building site believes someone may have tampered with metal safety barriers.Edward Betts said it was too dark to see the hole, which he estimated to be about five foot deep, until he fell into
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Apply to play at this year's Malvern Rocks festival
MALVERN will be transformed by a free festival for the third year and musicians can apply to get involved.More than 100 bands and performers will play across 20 venues dotted around the town when Malvern Rocks runs from Friday to Sunday, July 25-27.Musicians
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Benefit and support advice available for people living with cancer
CANCER sufferers who would benefit from support and advice about the financial assistance they may be entitled to are advised to drop in to the Macmillan CAB Financial Support Service. Advisors will be on hand for an informal chat the St John's
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Let children enjoy the theatre
THE next Children's Theatre session at the Swan Theatre, Worcester, sees Princess Tania and the Wicked Witch by Augustus Swann presented on Saturday, April 5 at 10.30am and 11.45am.Acted by adults to provide fun, songs and audience participation for
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Talkative pupils take to the airwaves in the name of science
TALKATIVE youngsters have been filling the airwaves as part of National Science Week.Pupils in years five and six at St Barnabas CE Primary School, Green Lane, Worcester, spoke to representatives from amateur radio stations in the UK and further afield
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Jazz club marks its birthday by moving to a larger venue
MUSIC fans will be able to help a club celebrate its third birthday in a new and larger venue.Worcester Jazz begins its 2014 programme next month and is marking its anniversary by switching to the Bank House Hotel, Bransford, near Worcester and reverting
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Impact of Royal Mail job losses in Worcestershire unclear
THE newly-privatised Royal Mail is to axe 1,600 jobs in a cost-cutting drive, but it is not clear how workers in Worcestershire will be affected. The company, which was controversially floated onto the stock market in October last year, announced the
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Attend open rehearsals for Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra
AN orchestra originally founded by Sir Edward Elgar is looking for new amateur players.The 60-strong Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra is holding two free open rehearsals on Thursday, April 3 and Thursday, April 10 at St Martin's Church, London Road
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Nearly new sale celebrates raising over £20,000 for charity
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised for good causes thanks to a nearly new sale set to return on Saturday (March 29). Northwick Manor Primary School's nearly new clothes and toys sale has managed to raise over £21,000 and is set to hold its 15th
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Defining weekend in store for Wolves
WHEN it comes to season-defining moments, they don't come much bigger than Worcester Wolves' 48-hour date with destiny this weekend.On Friday night, Paul James' side's British Basketball League title credentials are on the line as they
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County to be known as the Worcestershire Rapids for NatWest T20 Blast
THE flood water may have dropped, but the Rapids are about to rise at New Road with the County revealing they will be known as Worcestershire Rapids for the NatWest T20 Blast. Worcestershire opted to drop the ‘Royals’ part of their branding last
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Technology needed after Marriner mistake
SUGGESTIONS from BBC pundit Peter Schmeichel that referee Andre Marriner should be banned for his red card gaffe are ludicrous.In case you missed it, Marriner sent off Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs for a deliberate handball against Chelsea when it was quite
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Women urged to keep an eye out for symptoms of ovarian cancer
AS PART of this month’s ovarian cancer awareness month experts in Worcestershire are advising women to keep an eye out for signs of the disease. Macmillan Cancer Support and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are working together to help
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Fatal fire at caravan park near Malvern
ONE person has been killed after a fire at a caravan park near Malvern, Worcestershire, in the early hours of this morning. Fire engines from Ledbury and Upton, plus two crews from the Gloucestershire service, rushed to the scene at the Three Counties
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UPDATE: Missing 8-year-old girls found
TWO eight-year-old girls went missing from their school in Warndon, Worcester, this morning. They were found safe and well at noon in Cranham Drive, a short distance from Cranham Primary School which they left before school had started. Headteacher
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National post for Worcestershire dairy farmer
A FORMER county chairman of Worcestershire NFU has been elected vice chairman of the organisation's national dairy board. Michael Oakes, who farms at Rednal, was county chairman in 2002 and has been NFU West Midlands dairy board chairman since 2011
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Beast and Beauty opens gallery for 2014
AN atmosphere of excitement gripped a gallery as a gathering of celebrated and talented British artists marked its reopening. Blue-ginger gallery and café in Cradley, near Malvern, opened its doors for 2014 with the launch of its new exhibition
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Driver taken to hospital after Malvern rush-hour crash
A DRIVER has been rushed to hospital after a collision involving a car and a van in Malvern this morning. The collision happened at Madresfield Road near its junction with Pickersleigh Road, at about 8.45am. The roads were closed while emergency
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UPDATE: Four suspicious fires in Broadway
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after four separate and suspicious fires occurred in Broadway in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters from Broadway and Evesham were called to the police station in Leamington Road at 12.17am and found
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Deals at Berry Hill bear fruit
THE future's looking brighter for Berry Hill Industrial Estate in Droitwich following the completion of two deals totalling more than 100,000 sq ft. 365 Healthcare has expanded its capacity by moving from a 20,000 sq ft site at nearby Stonebridge
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Mums go free to Hartlebury Castle this Mother's Day
MUMS can visit one of Worcestershire’s most historic buildings for free this Mother’s Day. The Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle will admit mum’s accompanied by children free of charge on Sunday, March 30. The historic
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Going the extra mile for Sport Relief
YOUNGSTERS went the extra mile to raise over £350 for Sport Relief. Youngsters from nursery to year six at Burlish Park Primary School, Stourport-on-Severn, walked around the school fields to complete a mile and donated money to sports relief.
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Woman and dog escape house fire in Bewdley
A WOMAN and her pet dog escaped a fire in her kitchen last night. Firefighters were called to the fire in Ironside Close, Bewdley, at about 11pm last night and used breathing apparatus and two hose reels to put out the flames. They also used
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Where does Worcester City's long-term future lie?
NEWS that Worcester City have agreed a second season at Aggborough is welcome as the club continues in its enforced exile. It gives them the stability to plan for the 2014-15 campaign without the uncertainty of where they will be playing, as was
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Power tools stolen from vehicle in Upton
POWER tools were stolen from an orange Ford Ranger XLT parked in a car park in Tunnel Hill, Upton, between 10am and 1.30pm on Monday, March 24. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 0361-s-240314.
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Catalytic converter stolen from car in Upton
A CATALYTIC converter was stolen from a blue Citroen Xsara parked in Old Orchard, Upton, between 6pm on Saturday, March 22 and 10am on Monday, March 24. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 0499-s-240314.
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Car tyres stolen from Malvern business
THIEVES stole car tyres from Auto Tyre and Battery in Spring Lane, Malvern, after climbing onto the roof and using a hook attached to a rope between 1pm on Saturday, March 22 and 7.30am on Monday, March 24. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident
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Registration plates stolen from Malvern car
THE front and rear registration plates of a red Fiat Punto – registration YR11 HHX – parked in a driveway in Eaton Road, Malvern, between 9.15am and 10.15am on Monday, March 24. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 0299
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Catalytic converter stolen from 4x4 parked at Upton fire station
A CATALYTIC converter was stolen from a Toyota Hi-Lux 4x4 parked in a car park at Upton fire station in Minge Lane between 3pm on Thursday, March 20 and 8.30am on Monday, March 24. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 0135-s-240314
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Catalytic converter stolen from car in Malvern
A CATALYTIC converter was stolen from a red Citroen Relay parked in a driveway in Albion Road, Malvern, between 7pm on Friday, March 21 and 9am on Monday, March 24 while the owner was away for the weekend. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident
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City fan call for Stockport County visit
MANAGER Carl Heeley has called on Worcester City fans to bring Aggborough to life for tonight’s hotly-anticipated encounter against Stockport County (7.45). City play their second home game in a little over 48 hours following Sunday’s 2-0 win against
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Man hit 'spying' CCTV operator
A MAN who thought someone was using a security camera to spy on his girlfriend tried to break the devices, a court has heard. The man, 33-year-old Richard Hill, later assaulted the operator when confronting him over his use of the devices.
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Man loses 5st to run in London marathon
A MAN shed five stone so he could raise money for charity running this year’s London marathon. As a spectator watching his sister-in-law run the iconic 26.2miles last year, Andy Schwab vowed do it himself and began the hard task of getting fit
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Police seek culprits after laser is beamed at plane
POLICE have appealed for information after a pilot was targeted by someone pointing a laser pen at an aircraft. The plane was flying into Birmingham International Airport when it was targeted by a green laser pen while flying near Malvern.
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Young surveyor surveys bright future
SURVEYING a bright future is Jonathan Baylie from Stourport on Severn after he won the surveying prize in the Duke of Gloucester's Young Achievers Scheme. Twenty-four years old Mr Baylie gained a scholarship from a major construction contractor to
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The rise and fall of hipsters
OVER the weekend I read the rise of the hipster might have been toppled, and I'm not talking about a style of jeans. Hipsters seem to have become a much maligned and somewhat misunderstood corner of society, most probably due their reputation for
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Youngsters make comfy homes for bats and birds
PUPILS have helped build natural habitats for wildlife at a Worcester park. Students from the River School joined forced with Worcester City Council's parks team at Gheluvelt Park in Barbourne to help build bat and bird boxes. The project was part
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Lap-dance club in Worcester - reporter has sneak peek and meets a dancer ahead of grand opening
NAKED and topless dancers will soon be cavorting on stage with a series of raunchy routines when a controversial lap-dancing club opens its doors this Friday. Your Worcester News reporter was given a sneak peak inside the Black Cherry Gentlemen's
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Call for fairer pay in Worcestershire
TRADE unionists will be taking to the streets of Worcester on Saturday as part of two weeks of action working to raise pay and living standards. Members of Worcester Trade Union Council will be in Angel Place throughout the morning in support of the Trade
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Fire in oil boiler in Bewdley
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire in an oil boiler at a house in Bewdley yesterday evening. The fire at the house in Church Lane was out before the firefighters arrived at about 6.20pm and inspected the boiler to ensure it was safe.
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All welcome to Earl's Croome WI meeting
LEARN about the natural wonders of the Malvern Hills at a meeting of Earl’s Croome Women’s Institute at the village hall in Orchard Close from 7.30pm on Tuesday, April 8.All are welcome. For more information call 01684 592 408 or email janetclemas
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Live News: Tuesday, March 25
3:38pm So, Worcestershire CCC are to be known as the 'Worcestershire Rapids' during this season's NatWest T20 Blast. Click here to read the full story What do we think of the name?
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Pupils gear up for Commons trip
A NUMBER of pupils from a school near Worcester are preparing for the trip of a lifetime.The youngsters from St Barnabas Middle School in Drakes Broughton have been selected to visit the Houses of Parliament in London tomorrow (Wednesday 26th).While there
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Fire authority anger at being "kept in the dark" over chief's £3,000 back op
QUESTIONS are being asked over why a controversial decision to pay a fire chief £3,000 towards his back operation was done in secret - amid angry claims the public were "kept in the dark". Members of the fire authority say they are unhappy they
