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Worcester power to 29-10 home win over Wasps in Women’s Premiership
WORCESTER powered to an entertaining 29-10 home win over Wasps in the Women’s Premiership despite atrocious playing conditions. The teams provided an entertaining contest in gusting winds and torrential rain with few handling errors as both played
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Benjamin's love of mud brings in £1,400 for Fort Royal Community Primary
A SCHOOLBOY has raised more than £1,400 for his school by taking part in a mud run. Benjamin Newall, aged 8, completed the junior mud run at Eastnor Castle alongside his mum and dad. Benjamin, who is autistic, was inspired to take part in the 5k muddy
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Four in five schoolchildren in Worcestershire are at top ranking schools
FOUR in five children in Worcestershire are at schools that are regarded as good or outstanding.Ofsted's annual report showed that 88 per cent of children in the county were at schools who had achieved the watchdog's top rankings in 2014.For primary schools
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Man denies possessing indecent images of children and extreme pornography
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to six charges relating to indecent images of children and extreme pornography. Judson Morris, 37, of Nightingale Farm, Main Street, Bishampton, near Pershore, appeared at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
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Festive jumper day will help raise money for fund set up in memory of Christmas loving four-year-old
FROM Santa Claus to snowmen and reindeer - people will be donning their best festive jumpers to support an appeal set up in memory of a four-year-old who loved Christmas. Scores of schools, businesses and organisations have already signed up to
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Car parking charges frozen, £11m of new investment but council tax could rise - Worcester City Council unveils budget
CAR parking charges are being frozen to give Worcester's High Street a boost - but council tax could go up two per cent for householders across the city. After months of work Worcester City Council has unveiled its 2016/17 budget proposals, which
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Warriors' AASE side Worcester Sixth Form College face Henley College in Division Two final
WORCESTER Sixth Form College will be aiming for AASE League glory tomorrow against Henley College in the Division Two final at Maidenhead Rugby Club (3pm). Worcester, who are Warriors’ AASE side, are taking on Henley, Wasps' AASE outfit. The
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Breast cancer support group which battles on for Worcester breast unit celebrates quarter century milestone
A BREAST cancer support group which has has raised tens of thousands of pounds towards Worcester's life-saving breast unit has celebrated its 25th birthday.The Worcester Breast Cancer Support Group has not only provided support to those battling the illness
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Handsome ginger Cats Protection moggie Beau needs a new home for Christmas
BEAU is an eight-year-old ginger and white male who needs a new home in time for ChristmasHe is a handsome cat and has a very affectionate nature. Beau has previously lived with a single lady owner and would suit a quiet home with no other pets or children
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RSPCA dog Candy needs a new home without other pets
CANDY is a lovely medium-sized three-year-old tan Staffie, in the care of RSPCA Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch through no fault of her own. She is very sweet natured and affectionate and is good with children as she is used to living with them.Geraldine
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VIDEO When Gazza met Georgie: Football legend Paul Gascoigne lends support to Help Georgie campaign
A FOOTBALLING legend has lent his support to a campaign to get a three-year-old from St John's a life-changing operation. Paul Gascoigne met the Gibbs family on Monday evening and urged everyone to get behind the campaign to raise £60,000 to send
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Droitwich singer performs with X Factor band G4 in Birmingham
A 15-YEAR-OLD Droitwich singer took to the stage to perform with X Factor stars G4 in Birmingham.Hannah Just, who studies music at Droitwich Spa High School, was picked out of hundreds of hopefuls to sing with the band during their Christmas By Candlelight
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Chawson School's Christmas fair inspired by Minions
CHAWSON First School in Droitwich is hosting its annual Christmas fair this weekend. Santa is set to arrive on his sleigh at the Wych Road school at 1pm this Saturday, December 5. This year’s fayre is inspired by Minions - the animated cheeky, yellow
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Tragic accident claimed lives of popular couple found dead in Wichenford swimming pool
A POPULAR couple drowned together in the swimming pool of their home as the result of a tragic accident. Martin Winfield and Alan Green, who had been planning to wed at a civil partnership ceremony, were found dead in the pool by Mr Winfield's
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Church bells to ring in celebration of historic canal's 200th birthday
CHURCH bells in Hanbury will ring out in celebration of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal's 200th birthday.St Mary's Church in the village will join three other churches from the area to perform a peel of bells along the length of the canal.The bells
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We need to shed another £475,000 from libraries across Worcestershire, say council chiefs
ANOTHER £475,000 needs to be slashed from Worcestershire's libraries, it has emerged. Worcestershire County Council insists none of its 21 libraries will be forced to close but has kick-started a major new review of how to save cash. Bosses
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County empowerment project wins national award
A MICRO-enterprise project which helps empower communities across Worcestershire has received an award in a national competition. The Community Catalysts’ Worcestershire Micro-enterprise Project supports local ventures and businesses that help
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Title winners at Broadwas Croquet Club
BROADWAS Croquet Club celebrated a hugely successful and enjoyable season at their annual awards lunch and trophy presentation at the village’s Royal Oak pub. The club won the West Midlands Golf Croquet League for the fourth successive year and
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Droitwich Community Choir enjoys festive fundraising concert at St Andrew's Church
A CROWD of festive residents filled St Andrew's Church for a Christmas concert by Droitwich Community Choir.At Droitwich's Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday, guests packed into the church to hear the choir sing carols and festive pop songs.Also
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Parked car set alight in Kidderminster
A PARKED car was set alight and had a smashed window in Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster.Police are appealing for witnesses or information after the car was set alight in Walter Nash Road West on Wednesday (November 25).The dark grey Vauxhall Insignia
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Artwork owners sought as police launch Cotswold gallery fraud probe
POLICE are seeking the owners of 600 pieces of artwork recovered from a Cotswold gallery at the centre of a fraud probe. The artworks were seized earlier this year by Gloucestershire Police following allegations of theft and fraud at the Opus Art
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Look at Worcester's array of traffic lights and crossings, say readers in response to satellite mission
DRIVERS in Worcester are urging council chiefs to rip out traffic lights or consider removing some pedestrian crossings in the fight against jams. We revealed on Monday how Worcestershire County Council is exploring a wacky idea of using satellites in
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Ombersley pupils send shoeboxes of Christmas gifts to soldiers in Iraq
GENEROUS children from Ombersley First School have donated Christmas boxes for serving soldiers in Iraq. As part of the school's World War One project run by Droitwich Library, pupils have collected items to send to modern-day soldiers.This term the youngsters
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Ledbury ace Terry Jenkins will face American Darin Young at William Hill World Darts Championship
LEDBURY ace Terry Jenkins will face American number one Darin Young in the first round of the William Hill World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace in London. The Bull is seeded 11th for the PDC showpiece event, featuring 72 players from
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Mum's World - Rain, rabbit and a runaway as I try and get over a cold
PEOPLE have lots of tried and tested suggestions for getting over a cold. Some of the more popular ideas are eating warming bowls of chicken soup, having a duvet day or relaxing on your sofa and watching Netflix. All of which sounded like a
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Warndon man given criminal behaviour order by West Mercia Police
A WARNDON man has been branded with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) by West Mercia Police after causing "significant harm" to residents in his area. Police say 19-year-old Jack Payne, who lives in Rodborough Drive, has been described by witnesses
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Five Worcester rugby players picked for England women's national academy against Canada's Maple Leafs
FIVE Worcester rugby players have been picked to play for England women's national academy against Canada's Maple Leafs tonight at Esher (7pm). Rachel Lund, Bianca Blackburn, Lark Davies, Courtney Gill and Abbie Walker will be in England’s starting
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New bobby joins the Droitwich beat
DROITWICH'S policing team has welcomed a new addition to its ranks this week.On Tuesday police constable Richard Rees joined Droitwich's Safe Neighbourhoods Team, covering the west area of the town.After ten years working as a response officer in Droitwich
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Worcester athletes Jenny Nesbitt and Alice Wright chosen for European Cross Country Championships
TWO Worcestershire athletes have been picked to represent British Athletics at the European Cross Country Championships later this month. Jenny Nesbitt and Alice Wright are in the under 23 women’s squad who will be competing at Hyères in France
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Large changes at small businesses organisation
THE Federation of Small Businesses, the organisation which represents the interests of small and medium sized enterprises across Worcestershire, is launching a radical new brand alongside a major digital investment to better reflect the UK’s dynamic small
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Will Gearey wins at British Modern Biathlon Championships
WORCESTER Swimming Club’s Will Gearey was crowned boys’ under 13s winner at the British Modern Biathlon Championships. At Tudor Grange, Solihull, the 12-year-old was outstanding in both the swim and run disciplines. The pupil at St Egwin’s
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Curvy Kate and her singing group pick up national award
KATE Playdon of Worcester and her five singing companions who make up The HoneyBuns have just won the Best Entertainer category at the British Plus Size Awards 2015.The 26 year-old, formerly of Kempsey, now living in London, and her curvy colleagues were
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Pensioner four times over the limit crashed into house, court hears
A PENSIONER was four times over the legal drink-drive limit when he crashed into a house. David Collins, 68, of Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern Link, had 142mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath – the limit is 35mcg – when he smashed his Kia Rio into the
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Man was drunk and disorderly outside Shakeeys, court hears
A MAN who was aggressive and abusive outside the Shakeeys takeaway in Worcester has been fined almost £500.James Stone, 23, of Trelawney Close, Worcester, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in a public place at Worcester Magistrates Court on
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Pensioner drove just weeks after being disqualified
A PENSIONER who drove just seven weeks after being disqualified has escaped jail.Geoffrey Fellows, 72, of Morgan Court, Worcester Road, Malvern, pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified and without insurance at Worcester Magistrates Court on Friday
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Do you remember what you did last night? Warning of perils of office Christmas party
BEWARE the office Christmas party, a Worcester employment lawyer is warning.Kate Jones, an assistant solicitor with mfg Solicitors, says that seasonal celebrations present a legal minefield for bosses amid the festive fun and while no employer wants to
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Worcester Cavaliers battered 75-22 at Newcastle Falcons
WORCESTER Cavaliers were put to the sword in a 75-22 battering last night against Newcastle Falcons in an Aviva A-League clash at Kingston Park. Cavaliers led 17-7 after 15 minutes but were blown away in the second half when the hosts racked up
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Droitwich leisure centre in line for revamp in the New Year
A LEISURE centre will see the next phase of its £1.1million refurbishment work begin in early 2016, according to Wychavon District Council.Based at Briar Mill in Droitwich, the town's leisure centre was granted the major investment by Wychavon District
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Dean Ryan: Process behind Eddie Jones' England head coach selection remains flawed
THE process behind Eddie Jones' selection as England’s new head coach remains flawed, according to Worcester Warriors chief Dean Ryan. Jones officially begins work as England head coach today with the identity of his assistants the most pressing
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London Midland bans use of e-cigarettes on trains
FROM today London Midland passengers will no longer be permitted to use e-cigarettes when travelling on its trains. The new policy has been introduced in response to customer and staff feedback across its network. It came into force today (
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PICTURES: Worcester's Perrywood tackle Alcester Town in Midland League
MATCH action from photographer David Griffiths as Worcester side Perrywood went down 8-0 at home to Alcester Town in Midland Football League Division Three.
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Eccentric characters aplenty at Mad Hatter's tea party for Abbey Park primary and nursery
A Mad Hatters tea party has been held at a Pershore school to celebrate Alice in Wonderland's 150th birthday. The children from year 2 at Abbey Park First School and Nursery dressed as Alices, White Rabbits, Mad Hatters, Card-Men, Cheshire Cats and the
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Warndon Villages taking over at top of Worcester Sunday League after win at CSKA Worcester
THE McDonald’s Worcester and District Football League Sunday Division Five top-of-the-table clash saw Warndon Villages topple leaders CSKA Worcester 5-1 to end their 100 per cent record. Toby Attwood (2), Fred Harrison, Mark Thomas and Tyler Attwood
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RGS The Grange pupils celebrate national under 11s hockey title triumph
WORCESTER’S Royal Grammar School The Grange have been crowned Under 11s Independent Association of Prep Schools national champions. The squad of 10 girls set off early for Repton School, Derbyshire, with parents as well as headteacher Gareth Hughes
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Dear Santa, I would like a farm for Christmas
THERE'S a Christmas fayre with a difference at Rush Farm, Stockwood, near Inkberrow on Sunday, December 6.To celebrate World Soil Day, along with the host of festive favourites, like reindeer, mince pies and mulled wine, the farm is selling community
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Mercure Kidderminster Hotel unveils one of largest event spaces in the county
ONE of the largest event rooms in Worcestershire has re-opened after a major refurbishment.Mercure Kidderminster Hotel in Habberley Road, Bewdley has unveiled its new event space following the major overhaul of its Balmoral Suite. Catering for up to 350
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Worcester's online butcher sensation donates 'turducken' to Pershore charity
A WORCESTER butcher who presents online butchery demonstrations from a purpose build shed has created the ultimate Christmas roast and donated it to a Pershore charity. Scott Rea, from St John's, became an internet sensation after clocking up more
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Today is World Aids Day: Worcestershire health trust dispels the myths
HEALTH bosses are challenging the stereotypes about HIV to mark World Aids Day today (Tuesday).Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, the main provider of sexual health services within the county, is focusing on challenging the myths and outdated stereotypes
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Search on for county's hottest heating installers
A NEW industry awards has been launched to find the best heating installers in the West Midlands and organisers are looking for entries from Worcestershire.The Heating Installer of the Year Awards is sponsored by Continental Underfloor in conjunction
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Crowds turn out to watch Malvern's Tree of Light switched on
CROWDS turned out to watch the official switch-on of this year's Tree of Light in Malvern last night. During the 13th annual event, organised by Malvern Rotary Club, a magnificent 100-foot conifer tree was lit up in the town's Priory Park last
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WATCH: Video of drunk driver weaving across the M5 released by police
FOOTAGE of a driver slaloming across the M5 while almost three times the drink drive limit has been released by police as part of a Christmas crackdown. West Midlands Police and the Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) have released the video as
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Learning martial arts to stop bullying at school in Worcester has led Sally into a career she loves and being recognised for helping others
TWENTY eight-year- old Sally Gleaves, from Worcester, first started doing martial arts when she was nine because she was being bullied at school. Her parents decided she needed some way of defending herself so she started attending a karate class
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UPDATED: Missing Worcestershire-born surfer feared dead in Mexico
ONE of the two Australian nationals missing and now feared dead in Mexico was originally from Kidderminster, it has been revealed. Adam Coleman, who was born in Cookley, and his friend Dean Lucas were reported missing more than a week ago while
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UPDATE: Man dies after falling Into river
A MAN has died after falling into the River Severn this morning (Monday). Rescue crews pulled the man from the river near to the Cathedral at around 10.40am after he fell into the waters near Sabrina Bridge. Ambulance services managed to restart
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Five things you need to know Tuesday
1. Top Story: UPDATE: Man dies after falling into river this morning A MAN has died after falling into the River Severn this morning (Monday). 2. Today's weather Cloudy likely to last all day, highs of around 13 degrees centigrade.
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Wembley wish for Worcester City striker Deon Burton after FA Trophy draw
EXPERIENCED striker Deon Burton has revealed the FA Trophy has presented him with a great opportunity to fulfil his boyhood dream of playing at Wembley. Worcester City defeated Brackley Town 2-0 on Saturday to set up a first round tie away to Vanarama