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Celebrate school's 30 years of musical success
THIRTY years of musical success will be celebrated during a special performance.Staff and students from the Elgar School of Music will take to the stage in the John Moore Theatre at King’s Worcester for a production of Let’s Face the Music
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County dismissed for 80 in final friendly defeat
WORCESTERSHIRE completed their preparations for the new season with a disappointing 65-run defeat against Glamorgan at Chester Road. Having dismissed the visitors for 145 in 35.5 overs, the County slumped to a dismal 80 all out in the 28th over
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Sneak burglaries in Worcester - police warn the public to be vigilant after arrest
POLICE have seen an increase in "sneak" offences in Worcester, including the theft of a personalised BMW. Jamie Francis, a detective sergeant for Proactive CID based in Worcester, warned people to ensure doors and windows were locked at night and
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Puppies get new toys thanks to a Worcester pet store
A WORCESTER pet store donated dog toys to the unwanted puppies of Worcestershire.During the festive period, Kong - a company which makes rubber dog toys - said they would match every toy sold in Just For Pets stores throughout the UK up to 1,000. The
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Swishing and sewing to help reduce waste
PEOPLE in Worcester have been doing their bit to reduce waste by repairing and swapping clothes. The swishing and repair event, which was held at the Pump House Environment Centre in Gheluvelt Park and organised by Worcestershire County Council, will
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Swimmers cause a splash for Sport Relief
A NUMBER of swimmers caused a splash when they went the distance for charity.Worcester Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre, Sansome Walk, donated the use of it’s pool and staff for the annual Sainsbury’s Swimathon in aid of Sport Relief on Saturday
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More care available to head and neck cancer patients in Worcestershire
A TEAM of nurses at Worcestershire Royal Hospital treating people with head and neck cancers have expanded the range of care they can give thanks to a charity initiative. Lead cancer nurse specialist Louise Pearson and her team at the hospital were made
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Getting their hands dirty for wildlife
SCHOOL jumper sleeves were rolled up as pupils worked hard to improve the village brook which lends their school its name.Year eight pupils from Bow Brook House School in Peopleton learned more about an exciting project taking place in their village as
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Litter levels in Worcester are out of control, claims Tory councillor
A LEADING Worcester councillor claims litter levels are "out of control" in the city, sparking a war of words. Councillor Marc Bayliss, deputy leader of the opposition Tory group, says rubbish is increasing and grass cutting is "a growing problem
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Attack leaves man with fractured skull
A MAN was left with a fractured skull after being attacked on the street. The 21-year-old victim was assaulted outside the Palace Theatre, Grove Street, Redditch, at about 2.30am on Sunday, March 23 when he and a friend were confronted by two other
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Clowns bring their circus to Worcester
TWO circus directors will be clowning around in Worcester as they bring their Circus Wonderland to the city for the first time.Paul Carpenter and Kriss Freear are better known as clowns Kakehole and Popol, having appeared regularly in the town in recent
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Rural broadband team receive national recognition
A PROGRAMME to bring broadband to rural parishes has received national recognition.Worcestershire County Council were shortlisted in the Team of the Year category in the prestigious National Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement
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Four jailed for "industrial scale" metal thefts
FOUR men have been jailed for their part in an "industrial scale" criminal conspiracy to steal large amounts of metal from across the Midlands. An investigation was launched by West Mercia Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit in June 2011
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Discover the secrets behind the Guildhall
DISCOVER the hidden secrets of Worcester's Guildhall during a 60-minute tour of the High Street building on Tuesday, April 8 with the Discover History team from 10.30am. Find out why there are buckets on display in the lower hall, learn about the
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It's obvious - we have too many taxis
Sir - What good news, there are at last going to be restrictions on the number of Taxis in Worcester and they are going to have to have new vehicles. They should be treated the same as in London, only approved models, subject to on street inspections
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Stop the suffering - close Worcester Racecourse
This week Horse Racing Awareness Week is taking place to make members of the public aware of the suffering and slaughter of horses caused by the racing industry.Although the event, organised by national animal protection group Animal Aid, is designed
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Potholes - nothing changes
Very strange but the same day as the Worcester News had headlines about the potholes in Worcester, I happened to read an article about the very same thing in the Worcester News on Monday March 26th, 2007. Appears that nothing improves.Diane Wood.Lower
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New garden cafe opens at Worcester care home
RESIDENTS at a Worcester care home can enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake at a new garden cafe.Staff at the Cranham Residential Care home in Cranham Drive revamped a room overlooking the gardens to create a new cafe where residents can mix with their
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Phone failures criticised by former mayor
A FORMER Mayor of Worcester has revealed her anger over continuously collapsing phone lines at the city council - saying it could have had a "catastrophic" impact on services. Councillor Lucy Hodgson has called for more action to prevent the lines
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Thousands raised in annual hospice raffle
A LUCKY winner is set to drive away with a brand new car after entering the annual St Richard's Hospice raffle for just £1.Thousands of people have snapped up tickets over the last few months to be in with the chance of winning the Mazda CX-
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Revealed - how the £20 million superfast broadband project will benefit Worcester
EXCITING details of how Worcester will benefit from a £20 million superfast broadband scheme can today be revealed. Worcestershire County Council has revealed a raft of new details about the project, including: - Worcester is expected to become
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Magician Troy will appear at nightspot
A TELEVISION magician will be wowing the crowds at Sin Worcester on Monday, April 7. Young magician Troy, who has a show on E4, will appear on stage at the bar in New Street performing tricks. After his performance, there will be a chance for
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Plans to meet health targets set out
THE organisation responsible for arranging and paying for health services in south Worcestershire has set out its plans to improve the quality of healthcare in the county. A meeting of the governing body of the South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning
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Comedy-Dance duo Twist and Pulse to teach Worcester dancers
DANCING comedy duo Twist and Pulse will be stopping by the teach Worcester dancers the art of "Streetomedy". After a successful first six months in business, Beat Breakerz School of Dance has secured Ashley Glazebrook (aka Twist) and Glen Murphy
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Rotarians raise hundreds for Daffodil Appeal.
MEMBERS and friends of Worcester South Rotary Club have been out collecting for the Marie Curie Cancer Care Daffodil Appeal.In just two days, £993 was put into the boxes at Tesco Warndon. David Scott, press officer for Worcester South Rotary Club
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Your chance to be a calendar girl - or boy
AUCTIONEERS McCartneys, which runs Worcester livestock market, has launched a photography competition inviting entrants to capture “the spirit of rural border life and property.” The winning shots will be featured in McCartneys 2015 calendar
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South Worcestershire CCG on target to make £3.1 surplus
THE South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group – the organisation responsible for arranging and paying for health services in the area – is on target to make a surplus of £3.1 million at the end of this financial year. A meeting
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From trainee to partner in 12 years
AN accountant who joined the firm as a trainee in August 2002 has risen through the ranks to become a partner at national audit, tax and advisory firm Crowe Clark Whitehill’s Midlands office. Ross Prince, who lives in Worcester and is also chair
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Rug stolen from the back of a horse near Droitwich
THEIVES snuck into a yard near Droitwich last night and stole a rug from the back of a horse. The offenders entered the yard off Pulley Lane some time between 9.30pm and 10pm and took the light blue lightweight combi Shire rug worth about £70,
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Health bosses pledge to stamp out bed blocking
ACTION is being taken in an attempt to stamp out so-called bed blocking in Worcestershire. Members of the governing body of the South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group heard about plans to improve patient flow through the county’s hospitals
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Worcester hostel receives £500 grant
A HOMELESS hostel in Worcester will be able to spruce up its buildings thanks to a a generous donation. St Paul’s Hostel has been awarded £500 of funding by the Screwfix Foundation, a charity supporting projects fixing, maintaining and repairing
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The great hive-off - new operating model planned at Worcestershire County Council
A CONTROVERSIAL new operating model is being launched by Worcestershire County Council - which will see almost all services farmed out to new providers. Under the blueprint, revealed today by your Worcester News, only social care for adults and
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Police meeting in Ronkswood next Monday
MEMBERS of the policing team for Ronkswood will be on hand to meet residents at the post office in Lichfield Road from 2pm on Monday, April 7.
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Police surgery in Droitwich next week
AN OPEN police surgery will be held at the Westlands Community Hall in Farmers Way, Droitwich, from 10.30am on Monday, April 7.
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Police surgery in Harvington next week
AN OPEN police surgery will be held at the post office in Village Street, Harvington, near Evesham, from 10am on Tuesday, April 8.
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Police surgery in Droitwich next week
AN OPEN police surgery will be held at the Westlands Community Hall in Farmers Way, Droitwich, from 10.30am on Monday, April 7.
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Evesham police meeting next week
RESIDENTS in Honeybourne near Evesham can meet members of the village’s policing team at the Spa shop in Stratford Road from 10.30am on Tuesday, April 8.
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Police surgery in Droitwich next week
AN OPEN police surgery will be held at the Westlands Community Hall in Farmers Way, Droitwich, from 10.30am on Monday, April 7.
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Police meeting in Ledbury on Monday
A PUBLIC meeting where Ledbury residents can meet members of the town’s policing team will be held at the town council office in Church Street from 7pm on Monday, April 7.
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Police meeting in Stourport on Thursday
STOURPORT residents are invited to a public meeting where they can quiz the town’s policing team at Areley Kings Village Hall in Areley Common from 7pm on Thursday, April 3.
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Police meeting in Stourport on Thursday
STOURPORT residents are invited to a public meeting where they can quiz the town’s policing team at Areley Kings Village Hall in Areley Common from 7pm on Thursday, April 3.
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Wildlife photographer to give talk on Thursday
WILDLIFE photographer Mike Wilkes will give a talk on his work to members of the Malvern branch of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust at the Lyttelton Rooms in Church Street from 7.30pm on Thursday, April 3.All are welcome.For more information call 01684
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Please run a 10k for us - to help others
Sir - We are urging people to blaze through the beautiful Bristol 10k to help beat meningitis.Runners will join Meningitis Now’s team for the popular race that passes landmarks such as the harbour, SS Great Britain, and twice under Brunel’
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Southco latching on to top award
SOUTHCO Manufacturing, the latches and hinges specialists on Shire Business Park, Worcester, has been shortlisted for best voluntary benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2014. Together with the employee benefits and HR support services provider BHSF
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This group is made for walkin'
A NEW weekly walking group has been launched in a Worcester suburb. The Warndon Walkers will meet every Thursday at the Warndon Community Centre on Shap Drive, Warndon. Each walk will be free of charge and take about 45 minutes to complete.
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Chamber of Commerce HR forums
A SERIES of human resources forums are being organised by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce throughout 2014 to keep companies and specialists in touch with the latest developments.The next Hereford HR Forum will take place on Tuesday
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Autism-friendly screening of Muppets Most Wanted
PEOPLE with autism can enjoy a sensory-friendly screening of Muppets Most Wanted which will take place on Wednesday (April 2). Lights will be left on low and the sound will be turned down at the special screening of the film at 4.15pm to mark World
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Boom times for Midcounties Co-op
THE Midcounties Co-operative, which operates throughout Worcestershire and is the UK’s largest independent co-operative society, achieved a record 24 per cent increase in gross sales to £1.167billion in the year ended January 25, 2014. The
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Family fun day at Kempsey church
A CHURCH in Kempsey was painted green as the community turned out to mark St Patrick's Day. The event at St Mary's Church in the village near Worcester saw around 260 guests take part in craft activities, enjoy illusionist Mark Harrington and
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Loadsamoney for successful wealth management firm
AFH FINANCIAL Group, the wealth management company in Bromsgrove, has reported soaring profits and revenue as it gets set to move to AIM, London Stock Exchange's junior market later this year. Pre-tax profit jumped by 250 per cent at the firm from
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Worcester Wolves show off BBL Trophy
WORCESTER Wolves show off the British Basketball League Trophy after beating Glasgow Rocks 83-76 in the final in Scotland. It was Wolves' first BBL silverware since joining the competition eight years ago. The ambitious club will hope it is
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Owumi emotional after Worcester Wolves make history
WORCESTER Wolves captain Alex Owumi was in tears after they clawed their way back to beat Glasgow Rocks 83-76 in the British Basketball League Trophy final. The emotional Worcester captain, who lifted Wolves’ first piece of BBL silverware, says
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Worcestershire worst for 16 and 17 year olds not in education or training
WORCESTERSHIRE has the worst figures in the country for the number of 16 and 17 year olds in training or education it has been revealed. Figures released by the Department for Education show only 68.9 per cent of the county's 16 and 17 year olds
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Campaigner risks capture to stop dolphin slaughter
AN animal rights activists who belongs to a group of Worcester 'vegans and veggies' evaded police capture in a demo against 'horrific' dolphin slaughter in Japan. Mark Muschamp of Worcester Vegans & Veggies group (WVV) travelled to the Japanese
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Roads satisfaction falls yet again - despite more efforts to get rid of potholes
SATISFACTION with Worcestershire's roads has plunged - with drivers saying they are increasingly fed up with potholes, cracks, divots and poor road markings. A major survey has taken place revealing just 31 per cent of people are satisfied with
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Claim that Worcester roundabout plan is 'destroying the landscape'
THE diggers are about to move in to revamp Worcester’s Ketch roundabout, as a local councillor claimed the landscape “has been destroyed”. Councillor Roger Knight has secured assurances from Worcester City Council that the authority is prepared
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Car wash to help Sea Cadets
MEMBERS of the City of Worcester Air Cadets unit will be washing cars this weekend to raise funds for their squadron.Air Cadets from 187 Squadron will be at their home in Perdiswell, next to the city's park and ride, between 9am and 3pm on Saturday
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New England football kit revealed ahead of World Cup
Fans gearing up for the football World Cup in Brazil this summer can now get their hands on the new England strip, which has been revealed today. The kit has a retro look, with the white 'home' shirt featuring an overlapping, V-neck. The
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Trade back on the menu for flood-hit restaurant
AFTER months of being closed due to the devastating floods, staff at a riverside restaurant in Worcester are celebrating its re-opening. The Quay Restaurant, in South Quay, opened its doors to the public again on Thursday, March 27, for the first
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Update: M42 closed - Delays of 90 minutes
MAJOR delays are reported on the M42 this morning which is closed as it enters Worcestershire. The motorway is closed southbound between junctions three and two following two accidents. Delays of an hour-and-a-half are being reported with a
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Two points dropped for us, says City assistant boss
ASSISTANT manager Matt Gardiner felt it was a case of two points dropped for Worcester City against Histon. City had chances to have been ahead before Harry O’Malley’s 70th-minute header and it needed Ethan Moore’s injury-time penalty to snatch
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Mystery letter urges opposition to college merger
A CONTROVERSIAL college merger would be “a coming together of equals” rather than a takeover says the principal. However, opponents have urged those with a stake in Worcester College of Technology to oppose the move at a key meeting today.
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'Why have you taken away our postbox?'
RESIDENTS in a village near Worcester have voiced concern that their village has been without a permanent postbox since before Christmas. Martley Parish Council says its previous postbox was removed before the festive season following closure of
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Live News: Monday, March 31
11:03am While Worcester Warriors' first league win of the season may have felt like they had won a trophy, the Worcester Wolves actually did! Click here to read more 9:53am
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Warriors boss Dean Ryan feels more league wins are on the way
“OF course we can do it” – that was battle-hardened Warriors boss Dean Ryan’s response when asked if Worcester can still keep their place in the Aviva Premiership. After 17 consecutive failed attempts, the Sixways side finally registered their
