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Sweet success for Headway Worcestershire's Willy Wonka-inspired carnival float
OOMPA Loompas, giant Wonka bars and even Willy Wonka himself will be all aboard Headway Worcestershire's float at this year's carnival.Day centre members and volunteers at the charity, which looks after people with brain injuries, are enjoying
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Tuesday's letters including 'Of course students will drive'
SIR – In the report about the university’s plans for a new student complex off Oldbury Road the uni chief is quoted as stating that “the vast majority of students who move in there will not drive”. I remember a similar report years ago where it was
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ASDA recalls rocky road bites which pose health risk to people with egg allergy
A SUPERMARKET has recalled tubs of its mini rocky road boats because they pose a health threat to people with an allergy to eggsASDA is recalling its Baker’s Selection 20 Mini Rocky Road Bites because the presence of egg is not mentioned on the packet.The
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Evesham United secure 1-1 draw against Gloucester City at Jubilee Stadium
EVESHAM United bounced back from their demoralising 7-3 defeat to Stratford Town with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Gloucester City in a friendly at the Jubilee Stadium. Summer signing Paul Fahy opened the scoring just two minutes in before Gloucester
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Martin Woodward leads Fossils to six-wicket win against Eden Park
A FINE all-round display from Martin Woodward led the Fossils to a hard-fought six-wicket win against touring side Eden Park. Woodward delivered a superb spell of 2-8 from seven overs and then bagged two catches in restricting Park to 112-7.
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Ben Howard blasts 20 off final over to seal Worcester Warriors' last-ball win at Martley Cricket Club
BEN Howard blasted 20 runs off the final over to give Worcester Warriors a last-ball triumph in a fundraising match against Martley on Tuesday. The Premiership rugby club edged home by two wickets, with full-back Howard (71 not out) displaying
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Street cricket sixes prove a big hit in Worcester's Angel Place
SIXTEEN teams revelled in scorching conditions as Worcester’s Angel Place was turned into a cricket ground for an afternoon of soft-ball competition. Organiser Tom Hill, from Worcestershire Cricket Board, thanked all those who got involved and
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“Real competition” now in Worcester Warriors' engine room
SOME “real competition” is starting to take shape in Worcester Warriors’ second row, according to head coach Carl Hogg. Christian Scotland-Williamson has returned to rugby after a long spell on the sidelines and fellow lock Darren Barry is undergoing
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Worcester City to face Sutton Coldfield in friendly after cup exit
WORCESTER City's players have the chance to bounce back from their disappointing display in midweek when they take on Sutton Coldfield on Friday night (7.45pm). The Royals, who play in Evo-Stik Northern Premier, have agreed at short notice to go
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Lee Freeman and daughter Ashleigh celebrate blackbelt success
LEE Freeman and his daughter Ashleigh are celebrating after achieving black belt status with Master Harrison’s Family Taekwondo (MCHF TKD). The duo shone at their grading and were presented with belts and certificates at the MCHF TKD awards evening
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Body found by mountain rescue team
A MOUNTAIN rescue team discovered a body believed to be that of a missing man from Hallow, near Worcester.Bill Barratt, 80, of Vicarage Close, Hallow, has yet to be formally identified but a body was pulled from the river Wye in Rhayader on Monday.Dyfed-Powys
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Elliot shines at technology competition
ELLIOT Downes from Royal Grammar School Worcester, was a finalist in the 17-19 years old category in the Manufacturing Technology Association’s (MTA) national Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge 2014. The challenge helps teachers
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Holocaust survivor inspires Bishop Perowne CE College pupils
BISHOP Perowne CE College welcomed Holocaust survivor Harry Bibring to the school on Thursday, July 14.His testimony will be followed by a question and answer session to enable students to better understand the nature of the Holocaust and to explore its
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Medal haul for Tudor Grange Academy dancers
FOUR students from Tudor Grange Academy Worcester represented England in the dance world cup held recently in Jersey. The girls returned with gold, silver and bronze medals. Imogen Chambers was honoured to be the flag bearer for England. Aelwen Haines
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Firefighters tackle large scrubland fire at Bastonford, near Powick
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a large fire in scrubland on the edge of the city.A crew from Malvern battled he blaze at Bastonford near Powick after a call at around 2.35pm today (Wednesday).They arrived to find a fire involving 50 square metres of scrubland and
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Day of celebration for Pershore College students
STUDENTS from across Pershore College were presented with certificates and awards at a celebration at Pershore Abbey.The students who studied courses including horticulture, arboriculture, animal welfare and veterinary nursing were presented with their
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Primary school dancers meet for festival
DANCERS from several primary schools in Worcester have enjoyed the Nunnery cluster primary dance festival.Nunnery Wood High School hosted the festival for the third year running. The event brought together children from Stanley Road Primary, Nunnery Wood
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Lotto gran Susanne Hinte cleared of stealing pensioner's purse
A WORCESTER gran who staked a failed claim to a £33 million National Lottery jackpot has been cleared of stealing a purse from a pensioner's home while en route to a blind date.Susanne Hinte, whose ticket for January's record-breaking Lotto draw
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Mock wedding helps St Clement's Primary learn about tradition
CHILDREN enjoyed a mock wedding as part of their education about religions. The year 2 pupils from St Clement's Primary School dressed up in their finery to recreate the wedding as part of their learning about rites of passage in different religions
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Droitwich residents left without water after possible burst water main
DROITWICH residents have been left without water, and a school has been forced to close, on one of the hottest days of the year. Severn Trent Water (STW) has tweeted an apology to customers living in the WR9 area suffering disruption due to the
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Safety experts warn of perils of Pokémon
A POKÉMON game is a 'major risk' to pedestrians say Worcestershire's road safety experts.The hit mobile phone game Pokémon Go could pose a risk to the safety of those playing the game especially near roads say the Safer Roads Partnership in
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Treasured quilts for Fort Royal leavers
HANDMADE quilts have been given to 18 year 6 Fort Royal Primary School students as leaving presents. The beautiful quilts were personalised for each child and were presented by Lynne Adams from Project Linus UK.The charity brings volunteers together to
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Evesham Arts Centre's new programme is red hot and live
WHILE the county sweltered this week in near record-breaking temperatures, the Evesham Arts Centre gave news of its autumn and winter programme, which a spokesman said would be red hot and "one hundred per cent live."The spokesman added: "
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Award for talented brass player Ffion
A YEAR 7 pupil has been awarded the Worcester City Brass (WCB) training bandsman award at an annual music evening. Ffion James, a student at Nunnery Wood High School, was given the award for her dedication, commitment and development to the band
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Formal identification of river body expected tonight
FORMAL identification of the body of a man pulled from a river is expected to take place this evening. Bill Barratt, aged 80, of Vicarage Close, Hallow, left his home to go fishing on Saturday and had not been seen since, His silver Volkswagen
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£12m roads revamp scheme launched in Worcestershire - with 150 MILES of carriageway being upgraded
A £12 MILLION roads improvement project has been launched in Worcestershire - with drivers set to benefit from 150 miles of upgrade work. Worcestershire County Council says its new programme called 'Driving Home' will improve between 300 and 400
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Ledbury concert will celebrate Cat Stevens
THE Music of Cat Stevens will be lovingly performed by tribute artist, Keith James, at a concert in Ledbury's Market Theatre.A convert to Islam, Cat Stevens now performs as Yusuf Islam. The name has changed from his 1960s heyday, but the sheer brilliance
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New associate appointed at Gordon Lutton
A RISING star is moving up the career ladder at Worcester-based solicitors Gordon Lutton, where Wills and estates solicitor Tristan Lewis has been appointed an associate.Mr Lewis joined the firm in 2012 from Gloucestershire-based Tayntons Solicitors and
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Gullet Quarry swimming warning three years after deaths
POLICE are warning people of the perils of swimming in deadly Gullet Quarry three years after two men died swimming in the lake just a week apart.Now warmer weather has arrived, officers from Malvern Hills Safer Neighbourhood Team are providing safety
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Rising jazz star Remi has a date in Ledbury
BROMYARD'S own Remi Harris will be playing not so far from home, when he brings his guitar and talent to Ledbury's Market Theatre.The date for your diary is Saturday, September 24, from 8pm.A spokesman said: "Regarded by many as one of the
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Monday's letters including 'Gridlock? It doesn’t take much'
SIR – I have read three different stories in the last week in the Worcester News relating to traffic gridlock in Worcester. Apparently the new Waitrose, the new swimming pool and the new college will all cause gridlock in Worcester, not to mention
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The Importance of Being Earnest/Commandery Gardens, Worcester
SOMETIMES it’s possible to go through life and be familiar with a classic play yet still left with a lingering feeling that what you’ve seen so far has not hit the mark. Oscar Wilde’s great satire on upper class manners is a case in point. Previously
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City boss slams players after "awful" performance against Redditch
MANAGER Carl Heeley has launched a scathing attack on his players, insisting some of them are “not good enough” to play for Worcester City. The City boss was left fuming after his side crashed out of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup following an
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Wildfire warning for Worcestershire
A WILDFIRE warning has been issued as a result of the hot, dry spell.Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service warn that such fires can destroy thousands of acres of countryside and wildlife habitats.Station Commander Alan Haley said: “We have been
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Wolves sign "explosive" forward Kennedy from Spanish side
WORCESTER Wolves have been boosted by the arrival of Jermel Kennedy who head coach Paul James believes can make a “great impact” in the British Basketball League. The “explosive” forward has plied his trade in a number of countries, including Spain
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Break out the lederhosen - Dubtoberfest comes to Throckmorton Airfield
DUBTOBERFEST is coming to Throckmorton Airfield near Pershore, with a mission to combine "all the fun of Oktoberfest and Germany's greatest cars and vans".Organisers say this makes it "the UK's only Bavarian themed VW festival in
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Westacre pupils dabble in Olympic-themed activities
CHILDREN at Westacre Middle School have dabbled in many creative Olympic activities.The youngsters spent the day trying out a variety of activities including cooking Olympic ring biscuits, dancing to carnival music, performing rhythmic gymnastics and
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Gridlock at Droitwich junction on M5 northbound
TRAFFIC has come to a standstill at at junction five on the M5 northbound. The Droitwich junction, connecting the M5 with the A38 is heavily congested, according to the Traffic England website. Traffic is not moving and there are roadworks
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Children from four schools come together for Riversfest
A CELEBRATION of music and acting was held at Croome Court for the children of the Rivers Academy CE Trust. Children from St Clement's CE School, Cutnall Green First School, Great Witley CE Primary and Heronswood Primary, Kidderminster all took part
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Boom! 'Bazooka' surprise at cricket catching practice
CATCHING practice at a Worcestershire cricket club took a surprising turn when a visitor turned up with a home-made 'bazooka'. His contraption, made out of a plastic drainpipe and powered by ignited hairspray, fired a tennis ball high into
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It may be sunny but Worcestershire has been issued with a severe weather warning for rain
ICE cream lovers gobbled up more than 500 scoops of the treat at a parlour as Worcestershire was named hottest place in the UK at one point during Tuesday's heatwave. Churchfields Cafe, in Salwarpe, near Droitwich, said they sold "well over " 500
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Schoolchildren's peace garden will be lasting memorial to the fallen
A PEACE garden has been created in the school grounds of an Evesham first school. Children from the eco club at Bretforton First School have led the project to create the garden during a year long project. They chose to create a peace garden
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Charity supporting domestic violence victims in the running for cash prize
WEST Mercia Women's Aid is among the charities in the running for a cash prize. Nationwide has identified three West Midlands charities and is encouraging people to vote for their preferred one - the charity with the most votes winning £5,000. The
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Simon and Garfunkel story set for Malvern Theatres
THE story of the hit-making duo of the Sixties and Seventies, Simon and Garfunkel, will be told with a new show at Malvern Theatres.The date will be September 9, from 7.45pm.A spokesman said: "Award winning actor Dean Elliott and a full cast of performers
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Youngsters shine in Daisy pulls it off
PUPILS from Tudor Grange Academy Worcester have performed their summer production. The students took part in Daisy pulls it off - a comedy and adventure story set in a 1920s English boarding school for girls.Drama teacher Gavin Coles, teacher of drama
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Legion D'honneur recipient visits Pershore High
STUDENTS from Pershore High School were able to meet a man honoured for his part in World War Two. William Brotherton was awarded the Legion D'Honneur by the French government for his contribution on D day and to the liberation of France. He was at
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Worcester Rep thanks sponsors with razzmatazz display
WORCESTER Repertory Company is currently celebrating its tenth year of Worcester Rep at the Commandery with a 1920's themed razzmatazz take on Oscar Wilde’s comic classic The Importance of Being Earnest. It could also have the sub-title "The
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Ambitious plans for historic St Helen's Church move a step closer thanks to lottery funding
AN EXCITING vision to unlock the history and potential of one of Worcester’s oldest places of Christian worship has secured initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). St Helen’s Church, on Fish Street, has taken a giant stride toward receiving
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Drivers urged to slow down after horse and rider badly injured in hit and run
DRIVERS are being urged to slow down around horse riders after a woman and her horse were badly injured in a hit and run. The British Horse Society (BHS) said it was saddened to hear of the injuries Stacey Johnson and her horse Roo had suffered
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Holiday boredom will explode at The Artrix
The Hollywood Special Effects Show is being billed as "an explosive school holiday treat" for the Artrix in Bromsgrove.The lively show will go with a bang on Tuesday August 2 and Wednesday August 3.A spokesman said: "Audiences will be able
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Festival-goers one step away from becoming world record holders
HUNDREDS of festival-goers are one step away from becoming world record holders after a whistling record attempt in Upton. Some 363 people at Upton Blues Festival whistled the tune of Always Look on the Bright Side of Life on Sunday. Organisers
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History revealed in Battle of the Somme research by Pershore High students
A GROUP of Pershore High School students have taken part in a local project to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.The year 8 students, with the guidance of Worcestershire historian James Robertson, undertook detailed research on local
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Hanley Castle High team triumphs at management competition
A TEAM from Hanley Castle High has won first prize at the CIPFA Management Games.Sixth form students from across the Midlands met at The University of Worcester to take part in the games. They acted out the roles of a management team of ‘Stead Homes’
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De Montfort School orchestra performs at Voices and Visions
THE De Montfort School's student and staff orchestra performed a contemporary interpretation of Pachelbel's Canon in D at the No 8 Theatre, Pershore. In collaboration with DJ Ed Steelfox, the orchestra, led by music teachers Charlotte Walden and
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Top Sinatra tribute show to come to Pershore
IF you are a Sinatra fan and you live locally, this is likely to be a very good year, and November will be a particularly good month. The Frankly Sinatra Show will come to the Number 8 Community Arts Centre in Pershore High Street, on Friday November
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Nine tips for keeping your dog safe and well on a hot day
IT IS not just people who need to take care when the temperatures rise - dogs can also suffer in the sun. As Worcestershire was at one point the hottest place in the UK according to the Met Office, South Worcestershire police were called out four
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University staff to walk Hadrian's Wall
STAFF at the University of Worcester will take on a gruelling 85-mile trek along one of Britain’s most historic landmarks.The group aim to complete the Hadrian’s Wall Walk, a four-day expedition from Segedunum, near Newcastle, to Bowness-on-Solway, to
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University graduate joins Badminton England
A UNIVERSITY of Worcester graduate has secured a permanent post with a prestigious national sporting organisation. Jeannie Mo, aged 23, has recently been promoted to senior coach education co-ordinator at Badminton England and believes her time
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Great tribute acts feature at the Droitwich Spa Music Festival
THE DROITWICH Spa Music Festival is celebrating its 12th anniversary this year with a serving up of tribute acts, local talent and family fun, to bring scorching July to a resounding finale.In previous years the festival, based around the Leisure Centre
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Children's centre cuts are "really difficult" to oversee, says leading Worcestershire councillor
A LEADING Worcestershire councillor has spoken of his anguish about overseeing cuts to children's centres - admitting he finds it "really difficult". Councillor John Smith, a long-standing member of County Hall's Conservative leadership
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Feathers and fossils inspire pupils at Christopher Whitehead Language College
A SENIOR academic has spoken at a Worcester school in the latest of a series of science lectures. Mike Wheeler, senior lecturer in biochemistry and genetics at Worcester University spoke to students from years 10,11 and 12 at Christopher Whitehead Language
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Cancer charity benefits from King's St Alban's fete
A SUMMER fete held at a Worcester school has raised £1,500 for a cancer charity. Staff and pupils from King's St Alban's presented the money to Kelly Whitehouse, Macmillan fundraising manager for Worcestershire.She said: "I'm always left
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A new exhibition at The Trumpet Tearooms
THREE artists are exhibiting in the Studio Space at the Trumpet Corner Tearooms near Ledbury this July, and throughout August.The artists are Gill Thompson, Jenny Pearce and Claire Billingsley, and the tearooms will be open daily, except Wednesdays, between
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Man appears in court after rubbish is flytipped
A MAN has been taken to court after piles of flytipped rubbish were dumped in a private road.Reg Smith of Hipton Hill, Evesham pleaded guilty to duty of care breaches for fly tipping at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, July 7. The court found
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Brexit minister Robin Walker issues rallying call over protecting Gibraltar
WORCESTER MP Robin Walker has taken part in his first Brexit debate since joining the Government - issuing a rallying call over Gibraltar. During passionate scenes at Westminster this morning, he was grilled by MPs about the future of the British
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Shappi at The Roses will welcome bald men in the audience
COMEDIAN Shappi Khorsandi is in the mood for Morris Dancing, as she casts a fond eye on her forty years in the UK.Even bald men will be welcome at her celebration of all things quirky and British.Shappi's show, "Oh My Country! - From Morris Dancing
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Worcester's Somme sculpture stolen within 24 hours
A TINY bronze figure left at a Worcester memorial to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme went missing - within just 24 hours.The little polished soldier, holding a red brass poppy and measuring just 50mm tall, was left at the war memorial in
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Promising left-arm spinner Ben Twohig signs three-year deal with Worcestershire
WORCESTERSHIRE'S promising left-arm spinner Ben Twohig has signed a new three-year contract. The 18-year-old is determined to continue developing his game and repaying the County "for investing so much time in me." Twohig, another product of
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A double anniversary treat from Malvern's Young Company
MALVERN Theatres's Young Company will be staging two productions this summer to celebrate the team's fifth anniversary. The first production will be the American classic Our Town, by Thornton Wilder. The cast, aged 13 years and over, will perform
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County MP criticises Russian doping scandal as "form of institutionalised child abuse"
A DISMAYED MP in Worcestershire has hit out at the Russian doping scandal - likening it to "a form of institutional child abuse". Nigel Huddleston said UK athletes have missed out on medals due to the widespread drug taking, which leaves Russia
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It's not all over, it's 1966 again at The Roses
SOCCER fans will know that England last won the World Cup in 1966; but if you think its all over, in terms of excitement, half a century on, then think again.Its the summer of 1966, and the eyes of the world are on London for its music, the fashion and
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German themed festival set for its second year
A GERMAN themed festival that takes inspiration from Oktoberfest is set to return this month. Dubtoberfest, a Bavarian themed Volkswagen Festival, takes place from Friday July 29 to Sunday July 31 at Throckmorton Airfield. A huge bierkeller
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England World Cup registration plate to be auctioned at Malvern sale
A SALE of 1,500 personalised vehicle registration plates is expected to total around £5m when they go under the hammer at a DVLA sale at the Morgan factory in Malvern this week. Among them – and being sold almost exactly 50 years to the day
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Five things you need to know Wednesday
1. Top story: Hunt for hit and run driver who crashed into horse and rider leaving them both badly injured. 2. Today's weather: Hot with a top temperature of 27.1C and almost nine hours of sunshine. 3. Traffic: Congestion of the A438 westbound
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Worcestershire councillor blasts highways bosses for "ripping off the taxpayer"
A WORCESTERSHIRE councillor has blasted highways bosses for "ripping off the taxpayer" in an extraordinary broadside. Councillor Richard Udall says Worcestershire County Council has hatched a deal with its contractor Ringway which is an unfair
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Parents urged to prepare early for their children's first days at school
IT SEEMS a little early to be thinking about the start of the new academic year while state school pupils have yet to break up, but the leading membership body for Parent Teacher Associations is encouraging parents of new pupils to prepare early.
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Plum event for all the family at Worcester Race Course
FAMILIES across the region and beyond are under starter’s orders for a fun-packed night in Worcester - hailed as the world’s only food-themed racing event.The Angel Hotel Race Night – one of the major events of the annual Pershore Plum Festival - has
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Charity supporting canine companions celebrates 125th anniversary
THE UK’s largest dog welfare organisation is celebrating its 125th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of its second and longest surviving rehoming centre established in the country at Evesham.Dogs Trust was founded in 1891 by socialite Lady Gertrude
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New spraying equipment helps Bransford Webbs go even greener
BRANSFORD Webbs, the nurseries which supply more than 400 garden centres across the UK, has achieved a top accreditation for environmental management for the eighth year running. Known as Bransford Webbs Plant Company, the business beside the
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Worcester Racecourse preparing for action-packed afternoon at Pitchcroft
WITH male trainers dominating the leaderboard in National Hunt racing, it is always good to see an in-form female trainer. Emma Lavelle trained near Andover, in Hampshire, for 17 years, but this year she moved her string to Bonita Stables in Ogbourne
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Worcester man admits punching two women and resisting arrest
A WORCESTER man admitted punching two women and resisting arrest by police officers.Lucas Glackin, of Wylds Lane, Worcester, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Friday, (July 15). Prosecuting Jackie Rogers said the incident started at 4am on the