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PICTURES: Worcester evening race results
PHOTOGRAPHER Jonathan Barry was at Worcester Racecourse to capture the early stages of tonight's meeting. RESULTS 6pm Mazak & Power Panels Together Success Novices' Handicap Chase: 1st 3 Boss Des Mottes (Harry Skelton, 11/4 fav), 2nd 4
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Big Top setting for Stanley Road Primary's festival of theatre
TWO big tops were set up on a school playing field for an arts event. Stanley Road Primary School's Starfest was a festival of theatre with a focus on spoken word and theatre. All classes joined in with each one choosing a different genre of
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Worcestershire close on leaders with Northamptonshire win in three days
WORCESTERSHIRE clinched back-to-back County Championship Division Two victories as they stepped up their promotion bid when demolishing Northamptonshire by 311 runs with more than a day to spare. Fine bowling by Matt Henry, in the final Championship
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VIDEO: A blooming good day for Upton as judges come to town for horticulture contest
A BLOOMING good day was had in Upton when judges from Heart of England in Bloom came to town. Organisers hope their flower displays will impress the judges and lead to nomination for next year's Britain in Bloom. Jackie Surtees, chairman of
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Gala dinner will help transform inclusion centre into year-round facility
A DROITWICH school will hold a gala charity dinner to help raise £5,000 to transform its outdoor area into an all-weather facility. Pupils at Droitwich Spa High School's inclusion centre enjoy using the area but each year the school's gazebos are
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Three Peaks success for St George's Primary School parents
PARENTS of St George’s Primary School pupils raised almost £5,000 by climbing the three tallest mountains in Britain. The seven climbers completed the Three Peaks Challenge on Friday, July 1, in 23 hours and 45 minutes. Donations will go to
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Summer may be on its way - but it won't be staying for long
GREY skies and showers may have dominated the start of July but there is good news for sun worshippers who wondered if we would ever have summer. The dark clouds will disappear by the weekend with the city set to bask in sunny skies and temperatures
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We're doing our bit for congestion, says university chief as he defends £100m complex
THE University of Worcester has defended its bid to develop a major new complex in the city - saying "the vast majority" of students will not drive. Professor David Green, the vice-chancellor, has rejected concerns the 'University Court' project
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Teens threw stones and chanted "go home" at house of Polish people claims eye-witness
A GANG of teenagers threw stones and chanted "go home" at a house of Polish people in Worcester, according to a shocked eye-witness. Police are investigating and have confirmed that a group of teens were dispersed from Astwood Road after several
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South African star Francois Hougaard will be back for Worcester Warriors' Premiership opener
INFLUENTIAL scrum-half Francois Hougaard is “expected” to be involved in Worcester Warriors’ Aviva Premiership opener against all-conquering Saracens. The 28-year-old South African is preparing for the Springboks Sevens’ bid for gold at the Rio
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Three Worcester councillors team up to help out at Warndon villages fete
A FORMER leader of Worcester City Council teamed up with two party colleagues to raise money for good causes in Warndon villages. Councillor Marc Bayliss, who leads the Conservative group, donned an apron alongside the deputy Mayor of Worcester
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Powercut in Malvern, 750 people affected.
Around 750 people have been affected by a powercut in Malvern. The incident has happened in the WR13 area at 4.58pm, but all power was restored within an hour. A member of the public had informed the company that the overhead lines are down
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Pupils' designs will help promote safety on construction sites
HEALTH and safety posters for construction sites have been designed by Worcester pupils.Youngsters from Perdiswell Primary School created the posters for a competition with Speller Metcalfe designed to raise awareness of safety around the sites. The winners
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Full marks at the International Baccalaureate for Malvern College's Clare
HIGH achieving students from Malvern have secured their place among the best students in the world. There were eight pupils from Malvern College that scored 42 points and over in their International Baccalaureate (IB) results. The IB is an
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Worcester Infirmary Cup stalwart and former referee Eric dies
A FORMER referee who played a key role in running a successful football competition in Worcester has died. Eric Bullock died peacefully at Shaw Redhill Care Home on July 2 aged 91. After more than 20 years as a referee, Bullock ran the Worcester
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County sports awards set for Sixways in November
THE Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire have launched the 15th year of their sports awards. The evening will be at Worcester Warriors’ Sixways home on Wednesday, November 9, and organisers have introduced a new sports school of
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City chairman Hampson "genuinely saddened" by club's "divide"
CHAIRMAN Anthony Hampson says he is “genuinely saddened” by the position “divided” Worcester City find themselves in. Efforts are being made by Hampson to “unify” the club and Worcester City Supporters Trust having contacted them earlier this week
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Warning for Worcestershire residents about the different kinds of phone scams
WORCESTERSHIRE residents are being urged to become more aware of the different kinds of phone scams, as part of an initiative this month.July is National Scams Awareness Month, an initiative by Citizens Advice designed to empower UK consumers to get advice
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Big sand and gravel plant for Worcestershire gets go-ahead
A LARGE-SCALE mineral extraction site in Severn Stoke has been given the go-ahead. Worcestershire County Council has allowed Clifton Quarry to be used to extract around 2.2 million tonnes of sand and gravel between now and 2027. County Hall's
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Councillor's fears over Bilford Road hold-ups after pool opens
A GREEN Party politician who represents people in Bilford Road has joined the calls for a highways re-think – saying he fears “intolerable” jams. Councillor Neil Laurenson is backing Worcester City Council’s Labour leadership over a request to
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Worcester Warriors to keep Warwick School under new academy licence agreement
WORCESTER Warriors have kept Warwick School - one of the jewels in their Warwickshire academy crown. Warriors feared Wasps’ move to the Midlands would scupper their investment into the area after setting up academy centres at Warwick School and
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Open garden show proves blooming marvellous for breast unit
A WOMAN whose daughter and granddaughter battled breast cancer organised an open garden event to provide a blooming marvellous boost to Worcester's breast unit. Doris Francis, aged 92, of Kempsey, raised over £260 this weekend by helping to arrange
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Tax exam success for former trainee
CRAIG Curtis, a tax trainee at Nicklin Business Advisors, which has offices in Worcester, has passed his Association of Tax Technicians exams.This means he has now been admitted to the Association and is working towards qualification as a chartered tax
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Machete-wielding robber locked up after crashing stolen car in city centre
A MASKED machete-wielding robber who stole a car from a terrified driver and caused a head-on crash in Worcester city centre has been locked up. Jordan Timby, aged 20, threatened a terrified driver at knifepoint before speeding off in their 13-
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Bromsgrove Sporting in mourning after chairman's shock death
BROMSGROVE Sporting are in mourning after the death of chairman Jon Prescott. The club revealed the sad news on social media. Prescott, 68, took over at the helm from John Teece at the start of last season. But he had previously been groundsman
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Burst of colour as Worcester participants take part in rainbow run
Pictures by Sebastian Stead Photography HUNDREDS created a splash of colour when they took part in a special St Richard's Hospice fundraiser. More than 350 took part in the Rainbow Run at the new University of Worcester Lakeside Campus, previously
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Inquest is set for man found dead beside the Severn in Worcester
A DATE has been set for the inquest of an unidentified man whose body was found beside the River Severn in Worcester last week.Police were called to the riverside near the New Road cricket ground on the morning of Tuesday, July 5, after concerns were
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RSPCA dog Honey needs a fresh start after her sisters were rehomed
HONEY is a lovely 18-month-old staffie cross waiting for a fresh start after her sisters were rehomed.She came into the care of RSPCA Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch with her three siblings and now she is hoping she will find her forever home too.Geraldine
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Malvern archer Vicky Jenkins will make her Paralympic debut in Rio
MALVERN archer Vicky Jenkins will make her Paralympic debut at Rio 2016. The British Paralympic Association confirmed an application to the International Federation for Archery for a bipartite place for Jenkins was successful. As a result,
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Missy is still looking for a home after nearly three months with Worcester and District Cats Protection
LOVELY Missy is still looking for a home after nearly three months in the care of Worcester and District Cats Protection.She is a petite little girl, two years old, and very friendly. She would be an ideal family cat.If you can offer Missy a home, please
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Racing driver out of intensive care after Chateau Impney crash
A RACING driver is said to be in a "stable condition" after being involved in a crash at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb. Edmund Burgess, 59, from Lavenham, in Suffolk, was trapped underneath his Bugatti Type 51 after it overturned during practice
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Joy for Ombersley's Liam Gwynne but heartache for Worcestershire's Charlie Morris in Unicorns Trophy semi-final
THERE was joy for Ombersley’s Liam Gwynne but heartache for Hereford-born Worcestershire seamer Charlie Morris in the Minor Counties Cricket Association Unicorns Trophy semi-final. The pair were on opposing sides as Devon lost a high-scoring clash
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Renate Spickenreuther clarification
An online report of a court ruling on Tuesday, July 5, described Renate Spickenreuther as the “mistress” of businessman Peter Hanson. The ruling actually referred to her as Mr Hanson’s partner, not “mistress” Mrs Spickenreuther would like
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Jeremy Corbyn like a company boss who has "lost the majority of his workforce"
A FORMER Labour parliamentary candidate has likened Jeremy Corbyn to a company boss who has "lost the majority of his workforce". Businessman Dan Walton, who stood for Labour in West Worcestershire at last year's general election, has urged senior
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Former Worcester Wolves star Orlan Jackman joins Newcastle Eagles
FORMER Worcester Wolves star Orlan Jackman has joined British Basketball League rivals Newcastle Eagles. The ex-London Lions player averaged 10.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game last season for Worcester Wolves. Wolves head coach Paul James
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Shop owner sold fake and illicit tobacco
A SHOP owner in Worcester has been convicted of selling fake and illicit tobacco, including cigarettes he had bought from customers. Dyar Ali Mahmood, owner of the Green Stores, Lowesmoor, Worcester, admitted 11 offences at Worcester Magistrates
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Inspirational message for Prince Henry pupils
STUDENTS at an Evesham school heard about fundraising done in the memory of a former pupil at their annual speech day. Sue Sollis was at Price Henry's speech day and prize giving ceremony to talk about her daughter who died after battling leukaemia
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IB diploma: Evesham students among best in the world
HIGH achieving students from Evesham have shown they can hold their own among the world's brightest sixth formers.Jacob Buckley, from Evesham, and Sophie Rankin, from Pershore, were the top achievers at St Benedict's Sixth Form in the International
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TORY LEADERSHIP: Call a snap general election, Worcester Labour politicians urge PM-in-waiting Theresa May
THERESA May is coming under pressure to call a snap general election - with politicians in Worcester saying she has "no mandate". Three senior Labour figures in the city have today joined the calls for Britain's incoming Prime Minister to go to
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Sixteenth Race for Life will be the most poignant for woman who lost father to prostate cancer
A WORCESTER mum will be taking part in her sixteenth Race for Life event this year in memory of her dad who died of cancer.Sarah Stansfield, a self-employed chartered accountant, will join Cancer Research UK’s 10k Race for Life at Worcester Racecourse
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Monday's letters including 'Gull problem is of our making'
SIR – I could hardly believe my eyes this morning when I saw an immature herring gull walk through an open door into an eating establishment in the city. It may well have been looking for a bagel and coffee, however it proves we still have a problem
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Man arrested in Diglis drug case remains in custody
A 24-year-old man who was arrested in the Diglis area of Worcester remains in police custody while police pursue their inquiries.The man, and a woman aged 33, had been arrested shortly before 11am on Monday on suspicion of possessing controlled class
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Kennedy Cadillac makes £40,000 at Droitwich auction
THE ghost of assassinated American president John F Kennedy wafted through Worcestershire when a huge Cadillac limousine owned by one of his best friends was sold at a classic car auction.Kennedy probably travelled in the 1949 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood
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Worcester assault results in suspected broken jaw
A MAN suffered a suspected broken jaw during an assault in Worcester city centre.The assault took place in Angel Street, Worcester on Sunday (July 10) between 1.50am and 2am following an argument between two men.One of the men is then thought to have
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Worcester pub landlord wants to draw a line under Hillsborough t-shirt incident
THE landlord of a Worcester pub wants to draw a line under an incident where one of his customers wore a t-shirt mocking the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.Mark Daniels threw out and banned Paul Grange from the Brewers Arms in Comer Road, St John
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Summer Fayre this Saturday promises fun for all the family
A SUMMER fayre to raise money for new play equipment will take place at Holt Millennium Green this Saturday (July 16) between 11am and 4pm.Jane Brain, one of the trustees of Holt Millennium Green, said it was the first fayre in the village for two years
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Cats Protection youngster Lacey needs a new home after having a litter of kittens
THIS is Lacey, a young, friendly cat who is looking for a loving home after having a litter of kittens. She is a young, neutered 12-month-old cat who would like a home of her own as her kittens have now gone to their new homes.Call 01386 833343 is you
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Former Worcester Warriors centre Alex Grove joins National One outfit Birmingham Moseley
FORMER Worcester Warriors centre Alex Grove has joined National One outfit Birmingham Moseley. A product of Warriors’ academy, Grove left Sixways in May after racking up 153 first-team appearances for Worcester. The move offers Grove the chance
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MP Harriett opens refurbished village hall at Stanford Bridge
COUNTY villagers were joined by local MP Harriett Baldwin to celebrate the opening of new kitchens in their village hall.And local people from Stanford Bridge gathered together to celebrate the completion of the £10,000 project, which was made possible
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Former Worcestershire players will support 'Times Of Their Lives' for Daryl Mitchell's benefit year
WORCESTERSHIRE players from the most successful eras in the club's history will be joining forces for a 'Times Of Their Lives' evening in aid of skipper Daryl Mitchell's 2016 benefit year later this month. Norman Gifford, Roy Booth, Duncan Fearnley
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Lorry wheel invention puts Worcester student in career fast lane.
IF you want a lorry wheel changing on your HGV, Elliot Downes is your man.Because the 18-years-old student at Royal Grammar School, Worcester, who is on his way to Oxford Brookes University in the autumn, has come runner-up in two national technology
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Five Worcestershire players picked for England Under-19s against Sri Lanka
FIVE Worcestershire players have been included in the England Under-19s squad for this summer's matches against their Sri Lankan counterparts. Josh Tongue, Ben Twohig, Josh Dell and Zen Malik have been named for the two Tests and three ODIs which
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See first hand the skills of firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS will showcase their lifesaving skills at a garden centre as they race against the clock to free a casualty from a car crash.Hereford and Worcester fire and rescue service will be staging two challenges this year – the trauma challenge and
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Fork life truck company gives a lift to Prince's Trust
A FORK lift truck and materials handling company raised £2,000 for the Prince’s Trust at a rugby lunch at Sixways, the home of Worcester Warriors.Organised by MSM/DRH Limited of Buckholt Drive, Warndon, the event was attended by 113 guests with proceeds
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Worcester arts academy dancers to perform at international showcase in London
A GROUP of 11 teenage dancers, who attend a performing arts academy in Worcester, have been chosen to take centre stage at an international dance celebration in London. The students – aged 14 to 18 years - of Academy Theatre Arts, Infirmary Walk
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Awards night for Midlands Air Ambulance raises £158,000
A VOLUNTEER from Worcestershire dubbed 'Jenny from the Chopper' who has raised more than £2 million for the air ambulance was among those celebrated at an awards ceremony.The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity hosted its AIR25 celebration party, recognition
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Five things you need to know Tuesday
1. Top story: Police officer dismissed from West Mercia for gross misconduct 2. Today's weather: Light to moderate showers through the day. Top temperature of 16.1C. 3. Traffic and travel: Second unofficial test Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
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Busy night for emergency crews last night including several fires
THE emergency services had a busy evening in Worcestershire last night, dealing with everything from fires to a car crashes. Crews from Pershore were called at 11.05pm last night to a fire involving garden and household waste at Salters Lane at
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'Solve traffic woes in west Worcester', plead St John's residents after university unveils £100m development
RESIDENTS living in St John's say they fear traffic gridlock from a huge £100 million-plus university development on their doorstep. They are also demanding council chiefs and the University of Worcester get together for fresh talks about congestion
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City trialists aiming to shine at Stratford
SEVERAL trialists will be aiming to stake their claim when they line up for Worcester City at Stratford Town tonight (7.45pm). A number of new faces featured on Saturday as a header from centre-back Tom Sharpe sealed a 1-0 victory over Stourport