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Road safety promoted at 'giant walk'
ABOUT 100 children and their parents were joined by the Mayor of Pershore Councillor Tony Rowley at the 'giant walk for road safety' held in partnership with the charity Brake in Pershore.Participants from Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School donned
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Drink-driver convicted after police spot faulty vehicle light
A SELF-EMPLOYED builder faces losing his livelihood after being banned from driving for 18 months. Thomas Comely, aged 42, of Egdon, near Worcester, pleaded guilty to drink-driving at Worcester Magistrates Court on Friday (November 27). He
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Hefty fine for builder who fled van crash
A BUILDER who crashed his van and then disappeared from the scene has been fined. John Edwards, 47, of Ferlia Barn, Upper Down Farm, Cleobury Mortimer, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention during a hearing at Worcester Magistrates
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Upton in Bloom receives funding boost
UPTON in Bloom has celebrated a funding boost.The group has received a donation of £750 from building materials firm Cemex UK.The money will be used to purchase new barrels for flowers along the river front.Jackie Surtees, chairman of Upton in Bloom,
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Get rowing and support Atlantic challenge
AN adventurous woman from Worcestershire who is vying to break an incredible rowing world record is aiming to get members of the public involved in the experience.RAF sergeant Jane McIntosh is taking on the Atlantic Challenge 2016 with three other women
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Fewer sightings of turtle doves in the UK
TURTLE doves are a famous part of a much-loved Christmas song – but the “charismatic” birds are visiting the UK less frequently. Conservation charity the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust has outlined a worrying “crash” in numbers of dove turtles –
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Brewers Athletic knock out Perrywood in Worcester League's Baylis Cup
THERE was a major shock in the McDonald’s Worcester and District Football League’s Baylis Cup second round when Brewers Athletic won 2-0 at highly-fancied Perrywood. Mike Jeffries and James McKee were on target for Brewers. There were two goals
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Worcester Warriors "drop off" in second half of matches, says Leicester Tigers boss Richard Cockerill
WORCESTER Warriors’ second-half “drop-off” was identified before the game by Leicester Tigers’ director of rugby Richard Cockerill. Warriors suffered a 29-20 defeat against third-placed Tigers after leading 17-7 at half-time in the Aviva Premiership
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Kidderminster Carolians and Malvern to clash in RFU Midlands Intermediate Cup
AT least one North Midlands club is guaranteed a place in the RFU Midlands Intermediate Cup fourth round. Worcestershire rivals Kidderminster Carolians and Malvern have been paired in the third round at Marlpool Lane on Saturday, January 2.
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Reward for return of bag containing Christmas presents lost in St Peter's
A REWARD has been offered for anyone who finds and returns a bag containing Christmas presents lost on St Peter's Power Park. The bag contained a Orla Kiely new purse and umbrella was lost at around 2.45pm and 3.30pm on Sunday. Anyone with
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Let's not pressure schools over children's care changes, says councillor
COUNCIL chiefs in Worcestershire are being urged to move quickly in their drive to get more children out of care - but not to expect too much from schools. Councillor Fran Oborski, a Liberal Democrat, said she is concerned too much may be asked
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Peace, friendship and some fun at inclusive family event
A CHRISTMAS peace and friendship party will take place on Saturday (December 12) at St Martin's Parish Centre, Victoria Avenue.There will be a chance for people to meet their neighbours, share food and make new friends at the event organised by the church
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Onesie fundraiser for Miss Worcestershire finalist
AN animal onesie - not exactly the glamorous outfit you'd associate with a beauty pageant.But that was exactly what one Miss Worcestershire finalist donned in a bid to raise money for charity at the Victorian Christmas fair in Worcester.Stephanie Need
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Large tree uprooted into Droitwich Barge Canal
THE TRUST which manages the Droitwich Barge Canal says it will remove a large tree which was uprooted into the watercourse during flooding of the River Severn.On Saturday, December 5 Joshua Crump photographed the tree close to Hawford Lock on the canal
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Worcester Lions Club add an unusual decoration to a Christmas tree at Worcester church
MEMBERS of Worcester Lions Club decorated a tree at a Worcester church with an unusual item for a good cause. Instead of lights, baubles or tinsel the main decoration of the club's Christmas tree at St John-in-Bedwardine Parish Church, was used spectacles.The
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Miss Worcestershire finalist to support the homeless
A FINALIST in the Miss Worcestershire competition is aiming to spread some Christmas cheer amongst the homeless population in Worcester. Hannah Bishop, 21, a third-year drama student at the University of Worcester, will distribute food, water,
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Councils in Worcestershire made £5m in parking profits last year, says RAC
COUNCILS in Worcestershire raked in nearly £5 million from parking 'profits' last year - with motoring campaigners calling it "eye watering". The RAC Foundation has urged local authorities to consider cutting car parking rates after publishing
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Coffee concert at St Martin's Church in Worcester in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
A CHURCH in Worcester will hold a special 'coffee concert' in aid of charity.St Martin's Church in London Road will host the event - featuring live music from Holborne Brass and coffee in an informal atmosphere - on Saturday, January 23, at 10.30am.Organisers
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Paint thrown at caravan in Stourport
TWO incidents of vehicle crime in Stourport have been reported to police.A vehicle was scratched with a sharp implement and had both wing mirrors removed in Hanstone Road sometime between 6.36pm on Wednesday, November 30, and 6.36pm on Saturday, December
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Pictures: Anything Goes car meet at Worcester's Cattle Market Car Park
HUNDREDS of car enthusiasts met in Worcester's Cattle Market car park last night to show off their vehicles and admire others. The car park was filled with everything from vintage motors to modified cars at the car meet organised by Anything Goes
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Burglars break into flat in New Street, Worcester
BURGLARS broke into a flat in Worcester but did not steal anything.The incident took place in New Street sometime on Saturday (December 5).Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference number 0546S051215.
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Nothing stolen during shed break-in
BURGLARS broke into a garden shed in Worcester, ripping off a lock to gain access.But nothing was stolen during the incident, which took place in Kingston Avenue sometime on Sunday (December 6).Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police
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Cash stolen from church's collection bowl
A HEARTLESS thief stole money from a collection bowl and pay box at a rural church in Worcestershire.The theft took place at St John The Baptist Church in Church Lane, Suckley, north-west of Malvern, sometime between Sunday, November 22, at 12.01am and
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Cumbria-style floods could happen in Worcester so make sure your home is flood resilient warns campaigner
A FLOOD campaigner warned Cumbria-style flooding could happen here and urged people to be resilient.Mary Dhonau said defences along the Severn could only reduce the risk of flooding but could not stop it completely as it emerged that 2,000 homes were
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Webbs of Wychbold spreads festive cheer to St Richard's Hospice
A GENEROUS gift has brightened the festive season for patients at St Richard's Hospice. Webbs Garden Centre in Wychbold donated several Christmas trees to the Wildwood Drive centre in Worcester to be displayed all around its building. Tricia
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Family devastated after Chaos the cat goes missing near Bromyard
A DEVASTATED cat owner is offering a reward for the return of their aptly named feline Chaos that went missing after climbing into a supermarket delivery van near Bromyard. Tersia Geldenhuys Van Vuuren, husband Ben and their children, 10-year-old
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Worcester pizza store raises £300 for charity appeal
THE manager of a Worcester pizza store has thanked the public for helping to raise £300 for ITV’s annual charity appeal Text Santa, which this year is supporting Macmillan Cancer Support, Make-A-Wish UK and Save the Children. A pizza party at Papa
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Worcester Ramblers to hold festival of winter walks
WORCESTER Ramblers have promised an "interesting" selection of festive hikes as part of its festival of winter walks.The festival will run from Saturday, December 19, to Sunday, January 3, and all of the events are free to attend.Walks will
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Has spring already sprung in Droitwich?
SPRING seems to have already sprung in Droitwich, more than three months early.Returning home after a weekend trip away, Linda Bynion of Showell Green, noticed an unexpected floral treat blooming in her garden.Two daffodils - a popular springtime flower
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Kind Worcester woman with aid boost for refugees
A WORCESTER fundraiser is helping bring some festive cheer to refugees in Greece with the donation of much needed aid. Non-profit group group Project TOM, which was founded by former Stourport High School pupil WaiLo Li, teamed up with Convoy of
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Evesham mother's memory inspires painting for St Richard's Hospice
THE memory of an Evesham mother has been immortalised in a painting donated to St Richard's Hospice where she was cared for.The painting of a snowdrop fairy has been created by Martin Buffery, whose mother, Judith, inspired the picture following her care
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Muslims and Christians to come together for friendship party
MUSLIMS and Christians will come together in a show of solidarity in Worcester.An "inclusive" community event has been organised by St Martin's Church in London Road, in association with the Worcester mosques and the Rotary Club of Worcester
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Nigel Huddleston reflects on time in Parliament at Droitwich Spa Business Forum meeting
DROITWICH MP Nigel Huddleston reflected on his first six months in Parliament at a meeting in Droitwich.At a meeting of the Droitwich Spa Business Forum on Friday night, the Mid Worcestershire MP spoke to guests gathered at Gaudet Luce Golf Club about
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New mobile speed camera in place at Chaddesley Corbett
A NEW speed camera is set to be placed in a village close to Droitwich after residents voiced concern over drivers breaking the 30mph limit.Yesterday (Monday) the scheme was launched on Briar Hill in Chaddesley Corbett by the Safer Roads Partnership in
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Vegans and veggies urge people of Worcester to ditch the turkey this Christmas
VEGANS and veggies dressed in animal costumes have been campaigning to get shoppers to ditch their Christmas turkey and have a 'veggie feast' instead.Members of Worcestershire Vegans & Veggies dressed in animal costumes on Saturday to distribute hundreds
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Don’t leave it too late to apply for your child's school place
ALL children born between September 1, 2011, and August 31, 2012, need to apply for a place before they can start school in September 2016, as places are no longer automatically allocated. Applications for primary, first and middle school places are open
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Worcester MP helps Citizen Advice Bureau staff mark milestone anniversary
WORCESTER'S MP has been helping staff from the city's Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB) mark a significant anniversary.The bureau first opened in June 1975, and has been serving the community ever since. Last year its volunteers and employees helped solve various
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Disability group celebrates £300 donation from Galaxy hot chocolate
A GROUP for young adults with disabilities in Worcestershire is celebrating after receiving a £300 donation from the Galaxy hot chocolate fund.Pathways Day Service in Malvern enables its members to carry out work-based tasks in the gardens of the Three
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St Peter's School Christmas market a "huge success"
DONATIONS are being counted following the "hugely successful" Friends of St Peter's School Christmas Market. On Friday evening crowds of visitors flocked to the school to peruse the wide variety of stalls on offer, while helping to raise money
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Former Labour parliamentary candidate throws his hat into the ring for police and crime commissioner
A FORMER Labour parliamentary candidate has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next police and crime commissioner for the region. Dan Walton, who took on West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin at this year's General Election, wants to be Labour's
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Controversial plans for Redrow Homes' Droitwich development to go on display
REDROW Homes' amended plans for one section of the controversial Yew Tree Hill development will be revealed to the Droitwich public next week. Councillors are urging people to come along to view an exhibition of the plans and make their concerns
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Festive climbing with Father Christmas in Martley
A LEISURE centre near Worcester is taking a visit from Father Christmas to new heights by combining a trip to see Santa with a climbing wall experience.Children aged five and over can take part in special 'Christmas Climb' sessions at Sport Martley Leisure
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More management jobs face the chop as council gets smaller, says top director
A SENIOR council director has warned management workers that more of their roles face the axe - saying it is inevitable. Sander Kristel, one of the top bosses at Worcestershire County Council, says the authority will have to become much more leaner
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Cash stolen from Worcester church
THIEVES broke into a Worcester church and stole money.The theft took place at St John the Baptist Church, in Church Lane, Suckley, between midnight on Sunday, November 22, and when it was discovered on Tuesday, December 1.The thieves damaged a box on
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Law firm helps grammar school talk the talk
A WORCESTER public school is talking the talk after notching up a string of victories in the debating chamber.Backed by local law firm Thursfields, Royal Grammar School, Worcester's Debating Society has enjoyed a highly successful year which has seen
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Thief stole items from One Stop shop in Malvern
A THIEF stole items from a One Stop shop in Malvern. The man entered the One Stop in Pickersleigh Road at around 5.15pm on Saturday, December 5. He asked for two packs of Carling and a confectionary item, but after receiving the items he left without
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Sea of red as 300 Santas make a 5k dash at Evesham's The Valley
THE Valley, in Evesham, was awash with the colour red as hundreds of Christmas-spirited folk dashed to the business park resplendent in Santa outfits.The occasion was the inaugural Santa Dash on Sunday where the cold and damp weather failed to put a damper
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Cycle safety scheme in Spring Lane, Malvern
OFFICERS from West Mercia Police's safer neighbourhood team in Malvern will be engaging with cyclists in the Spring Lane area of the town on Thursday (December 10).The aim of the initiative to raise awareness of cycle safety.
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Life saving organ donors honoured after death in Worcestershire
ORGAN donors from Worcestershire are among those honoured as life-savers after their deaths.A total of 25 people in Worcestershire and Warwickshire who gave the ultimate gift of life through organ donation have been honoured posthumously at an award ceremony
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New link road bridge under construction with Europe's biggest crane
A LINK road bridge in Worcestershire is taking shape thanks to one of Europe's biggest cranes. The Hoobrook Link Road is taking shape as work continued on the bridge on Wednesday and Thursday.Despite some strong winds and less than favourable weather
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Daniel Nti backs Worcester City strikeforce to bounce back
DANIEL Nti is confident Worcester City’s strikeforce will bounce back after their misfiring display at Tamworth on Saturday. The Blue and Whites registered no shots on target at The Lamb Ground as they suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat in Vanarama
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Manu Tuilagi signs new Leicester Tigers deal to end talk of Worcester Warriors interest
SPECULATION linking Manu Tuilagi with a move to Worcester Warriors has finally been put to bed after the England centre agreed a new deal with Leicester Tigers. The Sixways side were reported to have offered the 24-year-old £1.6m over three years
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Winners of Wychavon Christmas card competition receive their prizes for fantastic festive designs
THE winners of an annual Wychavon Christmas card competition have received their prizes for their fantastic festive designs.Wychavon District Council asked residents to come up with festive designs for Councillor Val Wood, the chairman of the authority's
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Bags filled with warm clothing will be left around Worcester for homeless people
WARM clothing in plastic bags will be left around city hot spots for rough sleepers during the cold winter months. Sam Turner, from Landsdowne Road, came up with the idea after news that people in other parts of the country were tying coats and
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Malvern Town Council wins award for station gas lamps restoration
A PROJECT by Malvern Town Council to restore historic gas lamps at the town's railway station has been commended at a national awards ceremony.The scheme at Great Malvern station was shortlisted for the Heritage Railway Association’s 2015 Supporters’
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Celebrating a centenarian with thanks for his service
THE week started off very well with Fred Seiker’s 100th birthday celebration, which was a delight. Fred lives here in St Peter’s and as I’ve written in these columns before, he served in Burma (modern day Myanmar) in the Second World War and after
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Share your World War One memories at Droitwich Library
DROITWICH residents are being urged to dig out their family's World War One memorabilia for a history project at the town's library.On Tuesday morning a special World War One Coffee Morning will run at the Victoria Squared-based library for people to
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200-year-old locks still in good working order today
THE Canal and River Trust opened the Diglis Locks to the public, showing them drained and cleared of silt with new lock gates being fitted. Considering the canal network was built 200 years ago it is in remarkable condition. The brilliant craftsmanship
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Affectionate Cats Protection boy Trevor will make a lovely companion cat
MEET Trevor, a 10-year-old black and white male who needs an indoor-only home in time for Christmas. Trevor has the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), but with love and good care many FIV+ cats can live normally for years.He will make a lovely companion
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Coaches on the pitch helping Worcester City
SHOUTING instructions from the touchline tends to be one of the main methods used by managers to get information across to their players. However, thanks to a group of established former professionals, Worcester City are able to let their football
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Christmas fun in Barnards Green defies the weather to become a great success
WILD and windy weather failed to deter the hardy traders of Barnards Green when they held their Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday.Despite some last-minute venue changes caused by the gusty weather, the event was a great success, with all the traders
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Malvern construction company Speller Metcalfe uses Christmas party to spread seasonal cheer
MALVERN-based construction firm Speller Metcalf used its annual Christmas drinks party to spread some seasonal cheer.The company on Enigma Business Park took the opportunity to sponsor Snowball 2015, an annual event run by local charity Property for Kids
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Droitwich choir set to raise more money for Children in Need
IT MAY be weeks since the big fundraising push for Children in Need, but one Droitwich choir is still going strong.Sing and Tonic is set to perform at two venues in Droitwich to raise money for the charity, which helps improve the lives of children both
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Harriett gets the Christmas present list out on Small Business Saturday
HARRIETT Baldwin got into the festive spirit by doing some Christmas shopping to support Small Business Saturday.The West Worcestershire MP dropped into a number of shops in Tenbury Wells town centre to look for seasonal gifts and chatted to retailers
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Three car crash on motorway near Tewkesbury
A THREE car crash closed one lane of the M5 near Tewkesbury this morning. The crash closed the northbound carriageway between junction nine Tewkesbury and junction eight M50. Traffic was backed up to Cheltenham. All lanes have now reopened
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Former Worcestershire cricketer now smash hit in the fashion world
FORMER Worcestershire cricketer Shaaiq Choudhry is hoping his new business venture will knock the opposition for six.The slow left arm bowler, who was released by the County Cricket Club at the end of last season, has launched a new fashion brand. With
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Dirty work! Photos that tell how a historic canal was saved
THE restoration of the Droitwich canal system – which basically consists of two canals, one linking the town with the River Sever at Hawford and the other linking Droitwich with the Worcester to Birmingham canal near Hanbury Wharf - has quietly been
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Cadets say farewell to much-loved commander
TS ARK Royal Navy Training Corps held their annual presentation evening at KGV Community Centre; it was a delightful, very well organised evening that was a privilege to attend. On arrival, we were met by a marine officer and were “piped” through
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Gtech sweeping up the business growth charts
GTECH, the cordless power tool specialists based in Worcester, has been rated the fastest growing business in the Midlands.Currently engaged in efforts to move its headquarters from Spetchley on the eastern edge of the city to a new purpose built factory
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Worcestershire LEP part of plans for a Midlands powerhouse of business growth
WORCESTERSHIRE Local Enterprise Partnership has joined with 11 others across the region to create a "Midlands engine for growth", an ambitious master plan which could boost the UK economy by £34bn.Key plans include the development of a region-wide
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Police stop 54 Worcestershire drivers, arrest four for drink driving in just 24 hours
POLICE stopped and breathalysed 54 drivers in 24 hours and arrested four drink drivers. Officers stopped the Worcestershire drivers between 7am on Friday and 7am on Saturday. Three were reported for driving offences and four were arrested for
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Worcestershire health and care organisations pool their knowledge and expertise to ensure effective urgent mental health services for children
MEDICAL and child care authorities in Worcestershire are pooling their ideas and expertise to make sure they work together as effectively as possible when supporting children and young people with mental health problems.Worcestershire County Council's
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Five things you need to know Monday
1. Top story: Beefed up police presence in Worcester tonight over 'car cruise meet' 2. Today's weather: Generally cloudy with some light rain in the evening. Top temperature of 13.7C. 3. Traffic and travel: A lane of the M5 is closed northbound
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Worcester hospital offers new gene testing service
A PRIVATE hospital in Worcester has opened a new genetic clinic for genetic counselling and testing following an increase in demand by women wanting the service in the wake of news about Angelina Jolie opting for preventative breast cancer surgery.Spires
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UPDATED: Wanted Worcester man hands himself in
A WORCESTER man wanted on recall to prison has handed himself in. David Francis Hancocks, known as ‘Didi’, 27, has breached the terms of his licence after being jailed for assault. In a completely unrelated case police yesterday also put out
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Drink driver was also on drugs
A DRINK driver stopped last night by patrol officers was also on drugs as police continue their festive campaign to combat the issue. Two drivers have been arrested overnight for failing roadside drugs tests for cannabis by West Mercia Police’s
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Goalkeeper Nathan Vaughan apologises to fans after Worcester City's 3-0 defeat at Tamworth
NATHAN Vaughan has issued an apology to supporters on behalf of his team-mates after Worcester City put in a ‘soft’ performance against Tamworth. The goalkeeper believes City allowed themselves to get ‘beaten up’ by the hosts, who recorded a 3-
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EXCLUSIVE: Worcester's £15m University Arena embroiled in tax row - after paying NOTHING since opening
WORCESTER'S £15 million University Arena is embroiled in a tax row - after it emerged not a single PENNY has been coughed up since it opened. More than two-and-a-half years ago the University of Worcester lit up the city's Hylton Road with this
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Teenager Josh Tongue aims to push for Worcestershire first-team slot
JOSH Tongue says he will realise a dream held since he was just six years old if he eventually makes his first-team debut for Worcestershire. The all-rounder has just started his first professional contract at New Road – a two-year deal up until
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Worcestershire's Tom Fell given all-clear for Australia trip after cancer surgery
TOM Fell has been cleared to play grade cricket in Australia for the rest of the winter after the results of a check-up following surgery for testicular cancer proved positive. The Worcestershire batsman underwent further tests when he saw a specialist