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Forward Perry says he has been "bombed" out of City on eve of new season
EXPERIENCED forward Kyle Perry revealed he has left Worcester City on the eve of the new Vanarama National League North season. The 6ft 4ins target-man has proved a handful for defences in spells with the likes of AFC Telford United, Port Vale,
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UPDATED: "Quick thinking" friends help paramedics reach hurt cyclist on Malvern Hills
AN INJURED cyclist was rescued by emergency services from the Malvern Hills. The man, aged in his 30s, had been out cycling with friends when he fell off his bike and fractured his ankle shortly before 7.30pm on Tuesday. His quick-thinking
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TalkTalk broadband issues leave Worcester customers without internet
A NUMBER of TalkTalk customers in Worcester have been left without internet connection this evening. The phone and broadband provider said engineers were investigating the problem to find out what the cause was. It apologised for any inconvenience
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Thieves steal thousands of pounds of gardening equipment from St Richard's Hospice
CALLOUS thieves ripped out fences and chopped down trees to steal thousands of pounds of gardening equipment from St Richard's Hospice. The hospice's chief executive has called the theft "despicable" after a ride-on lawn tractor and mower and strimmer
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Friday's letters including 'Good idea, but is there parking?'
Sir – On the face of it, the university plan for a new £100 million development on land by Oldbury Road and Laugherne Brook seems a good thing. But no doubt the residents of that area will think differently. If the present campus is taken as
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Lessons from England ace on and off the pitch
WORCESTER Valkyries’ Lark Davies is aiming to teach lessons both in the classroom and on the rugby pitch. The 21-year-old England international graduates from the University of Worcester this summer having completed her primary education degree
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British schools’ bronze medals for Spa judo players
TWO Droitwich Spa Judo Kan players, Liam Jones and Eve Skillern, went to Kidderminster’s Samurai club for the British schools’ special-needs competition. Jones showed excellent skill and determination in his fights to come away with a bronze medal
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Breakfast TV presenter signs up for city 10K event
A TELEVISION presenter has added her name to the list of celebrities taking part in this year's hotly-anticipated Worcester City 10K.BBC Breakfast TV star Louise Minchin will join others in the Run Bike Run challenge, which forms part of the 10K event
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Alex Barnes’ 171 among Old Vigornians’ top scores
OLD Vigornians seconds’ Alex Barnes smashed 20 fours and 11 sixes in 171 not out for the third highest score in the Worcester club’s history. His mid-table team posted 340-5 at Claverley in a 185-run Division Three victory. The 22-year-old’
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Martley cricketers look to climb back on top
MARTLEY head to Claverley on Saturday (1pm) bidding to get their Worcestershire League Division Four title charge back on track. The villagers slipped to second in the table, just one point behind Five Ways Old Edwardians who edged them out by
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Worcestershire Rapids skipper Daryl Mitchell feels sympathy with Durham Jets after pipping them to quarter-finals
CAPTAIN Daryl Mitchell admits he feels sympathy for Durham Jets after Worcestershire Rapids pipped them on nett run-rate to reach the quarter-finals of the Royal London One-Day Cup. Tom Fell (63 not out) and Mitchell (61 not out) guided Worcestershire
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Athletic success for The River School
PUPILS from Worcester's The River School enjoyed a sporting competition with other schools from the Christian Schools' Trust. The Droitwich Road school achieved second place in the Small Schools category of the inter-school athletics competition
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Chance to nominate impressive buildings within Wychavon district for awards
IMPRESSIVE buildings within the Wychavon district are set to be recognised with awards.The Design Awards, which run every two years, recognise building projects that show real design quality, craftsmanship and sustainable building practices. Categories
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From our archive: A bird's-eye view of Warndon, Worcester, from 1989
I can see my house from here! Well, photographer Roy Booker, who took this shot, couldn't, but people who lived in the Cranham Drive area of Worcester's Warndon housing development in the 1980s might have been able to. Because this is an aerial
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BREXIT: Interest rates cut should push savers to credit unions, says Worcester's MP
WORCESTER'S MP is urging more savers to turn to credit unions if interest rates are slashed this week - saying it may help boost spending power. Robin Walker, who is now a Brexit minister, says the savings rates on offer may surprise people. Amid
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Kidderminster man fined for flytipping in Hartlebury
A KIDDERMINSTER flytipper has been fined after his dumped waste caused a Hartlebury road to be closed for almost an hour. James Loveridge, 24, of Cobham Road, pleaded guilty at a hearing at Worcester Magistrates Court on July 28 and was fined for
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Two fridge freezers dumped alongside Malvern road
FLYTIPPERS have dumped two fridge freezers alongside a Malvern road.The rubbish was spotted by a dog walker early on Tuesday morning in Rectory Lane, Madresfield.It was flytipped overnight, as the items were not there at 7.30pm on Monday evening. One
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Thursday's letters including 'Blighted by bland carbuncles'
SIR – Your July 26 front page story, so aptly headlined “Bitter Loss”, actually highlights two lamentable issues which have and will continue to blight our city. The first, despite a barrage of informed comment and criticism from local and national
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Golden Jubilee celebrations for Warndon school
GOLD has been the theme for celebrations at a school in Worcester which has been teaching children for 50 years.A series of events were organised to mark the milestone year for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Chedworth Drive, Warndon.Among
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Letter: Cheering on England
Sir – I am chuffed that English cricketers have beaten Pakistan. Come on Engerland! George Cowley Worcester
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Thousands enjoy three-day family festival
THOUSANDS descended on a Longden farm for a three-day family friendly festival at the weekend.More than 4,500 people attended Livestock Festival, held at Manor Farm between July 29 and 31, which featured some big name acts on the main stage, alongside
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UPDATE: A46 now fully open again following crash near Badsey
UPDATE: the road reopened at about 1.25pm. A MAN has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A46 near Evesham. The crash, involving a car hitting a tree, happened at about 10.30am. Emergency services were called to the scene, and
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Somali drug dealers who set up shop in Worcester are now behind bars
A GANG of Somali crack cocaine dealers are now behind bars as a senior detective warns other criminals that Worcester is 'no soft touch' in the war on drugs. Three Somali drug dealers who had set up their business in Worcester were jailed at Worcester
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Letter: Track down the money
Sir – I wish to congratulate the police in recently prosecuting three drug dealers, two taxi drivers and a car pulled over on the M5, as reported in the Worcester News. I hope the police continue with their investigations as to where the money made
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Motorbike involved in crash at London Road, Worcester
A MOTORCYCLIST has been reported hurt in a crash in London Road, Worcester. The collision happened at the Junction with Wych Elm Road, close to the Tesco Express, at about 2.20pm. The rider, a man in his 20s, has been taken to hospital with leg
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BREXIT: Six key trade responsibilities for Worcestershire MP revealed
A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has been given six key responsibilities after starting work in Theresa May’s new-look Government. Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier’s key role in the post-Brexit trade negotiations have been revealed, with the ex-banker handed a detailed
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Romantic surprise proposal made extra special thanks to National Trust
LOVE was in the air as a young couple got engaged at a city centre National Trust property which opened up especially for them.His Canadian girlfriend's love of the National Trust inspired Luke Butler's decision to propose at Greyfriars in Friar
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French trip will be familiar ground for Worcester Warriors centre Jackson Willison
NEW arrival Jackson Willison will be returning to familiar surroundings during Worcester Warriors’ training camp in France. The 27-year-old centre played alongside former Warrior James Percival in France last term with Top 14 outfit Grenoble.
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Schools may join together in multi-academy trust
SCHOOLS in the Pershore pyramid have been consulting about joining together in a multi-academy trust.A MAT sees a single trust take responsibility for managing a collection or 'family' of academies.In this case, the governors of Pershore High
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Motorcyclist hurt in Droitwich town centre crash
EMERGENCY services were called to Ombersley Street East in Droitwich just before noon on Tuesday, after a black motorbike and red Ford Fiesta crashed outside the town's police station. An ambulance and a community paramedic attended, and found the
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RSPCA dogs Tom and Jerry will give you hours of fun and happiness
BROTHERS Tom and Jerry are hoping for a new home where they can stay together.The affectionate, friendly Labrador/Collie crosses came into the care of RSPCA Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch because their original owner could no longer look after
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Letters: Enough students
Sir – Well done Barbara Parker, your letter about the proposed Uni development was spot on. We do not need this new complex in St John’s – full stop. St John’s has enough students as it is. The student house opposite us had four cars, it is a ten
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Letter: Evil actions all about power
Sir – As more terrorist attacks occur in France. Austria and elsewhere, I listened to Pope Francis saying he believed this was war but not on religion. I agreed with him. It seems to be war about political power. The assassination of an elderly
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From our archive: Big queue at the Odeon for Silence of the Lambs in 1991
THIS lot queuing outside Worcester's Odeon cinema in June 1991 don't look particularly scared right now. But just wait until the lights go down and Anthony Hopkins gets his teeth into the Hannibal Lecter role. Because this was the first showing
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Brickfields Fireworks will be back with a bang thanks to volunteers
BRICKFIELDS fireworks will be back with a bang after they were cancelled last year because of funding cuts. A group of dedicated volunteers have put in tireless hours trying to organise the 2016 event after Worcester Community Trust said it could
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VIDEO: Beaming judges inspect Upton for Britain in Bloom competition
JUDGES were beaming as they walked through Upton to inspect flower displays as part of the Britain in Bloom competition. Upton was selected to enter the horticultural competition after excelling in the Heart of England campaign last year. Today
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Fit more smoke alarms if you want to give yourself more of a chance to escape a fire
FIRE safety experts are encouraging people to invest in more smoke alarms for their homes as one may not be enough.Latest fire statistics reveal that one smoke alarm may not be enough to provide you with the best chance of escaping a fire in the home
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Former Bath back row Alafoti Faosiliva joins Worcester Warriors
SAMOA international back row Alafoti Faosiliva has joined Worcester Warriors. The Samoan international was sacked by Bath in May after being convicted of causing actual bodily harm on a student while drunk in the city centre. Faosiliva spent
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Cats Protection's Missy would make an ideal family pet - could you home her?
A PETITE black and white girl is still looking for a home despite repeated appeals for help.Missy is a friendly little two-year-old girl who would be an ideal family cat.If you can offer her a home, call the Worcester and District branch of Cats Protection
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Letter: Why not Worcester flowers?
Sir – Worcester BID is an organisation purporting to support city centre businesses and to help promote tourism into the Faithful City. Why have they had to go to a Derbyshire nursery to outsource the city centre flower displays? There are a number
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Inquest opened into death of man killed in canal tragedy
AN INQUEST has been opened into to death of a man who pulled his elderly mother and dog to safety before dying when his narrowboat sank in a Droitwich canal lock. Allen Green, 49, died when his narrowboat got into difficulty and sank in Lock 5
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Step back in time at Worcester Commandery event
VISITORS to Worcester Commandery will be able to explore the life as a civilian during the Battle of Worcester, at an event being held this August. Characters from 1651 will be sharing their fascinating stories of Worcester, while it prepared for the
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Letter: Is this war a conspiracy?
Sir – the recent atrocities in Europe are engineered to stir up hatred towards Islam. Greek officials have intercepted arms shipments destined for Columbia, but to be diverted to Europe. The ease that the Muslims can communicate and arm themselves
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Letter: Demolition is beyond belief
Sir – Will Worcester City Council never learn? Why do they continue to vandalise this beautiful city? Despite the objections from Historic England and English Heritage, they approve the demolition of an historic building in order to erect a
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Taking the stress out of holidays abroad and in the UK
THERE is a lot to do when planning a family holiday abroad – making sure passports are up to date; packing appropriate clothes for the destination and type of holiday; sun screen: medications; foreign currency; transport to and from the airport. The
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County girls crowned junior national canoeing champions
TWO members of the Pershore High School sixth form enjoyed success at the British Junior Canoe Sprint Regatta at Nottingham’s National Watersports Centre. Ruth Bennett, 17, of Wyre Piddle, is now the C1 junior national champion in the 200-metre
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Letter: A return ticket to hell, please
Sir – Recently, I accompanied my elderly parents on a rail trip from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street. It was, without doubt, one of the worst travel experiences ever. Due to an earlier and abrupt train cancellation, our train
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Friendly Kizzie would be a lovely addition to a family home, says Cats Protection
MEET Kizzie, a seven-year-old cat who has come into the care of Evesham Cats Protection as her owner is moving abroad.She has a long coat which she keeps in good condition and she is a very friendly cat who would be a lovely addition to a family home.Call
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Geddes left City on "good terms", insists Heeley
MANAGER Carl Heeley insists he and Sean Geddes parted on “good terms” after his unsuccessful second spell at Worcester City. Geddes rejoined City with high hopes of recapturing the form he produced during the 2014-15 campaign when he scored important
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Wednesday's letters including 'So grateful to kind pub staff'
SIR – I am indebted to the staff at The Talbot, Barbourne Road, Worcester, when my partner and I called for an evening meal on Wednesday, July 20. We had just returned from a Saga clockwise cruise from Dover round Britain,but unfortunately we were
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Heeley hoping for positive news on injury front
MANAGER Carl Heeley is holding out hope for positive news on several injury-hit Worcester City players. Kieran Morris (hand), Connor Gater (toe) and Tyler Weir (ankle) have all suffered setbacks and face missing City’s season opener against Harrogate
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Malvern veteran given prestigious French military honour
A 91-year-old war veteran has been presented with a prestigious French honour for his part in the Normandy landings in World War Two.George James, from Malvern, travelled to La Rochelle in France to be presented with the Legion d'Honneur (Chevalier
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Landscape design activity launches at Croome Court
YOUNGSTERS can get hands on and become a landscape designer at an outdoor activity being held at a National Trust property near Pershore.Youngsters can grab a spade and use their imagination in the outdoor installation, to create their own landscape at
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16 pictures from Worcester Pride 2016
HUNDREDS of people were flying the rainbow flag to celebrate Worcester's LGBT+ community on Saturday. After a boat party aboard the Pride of the Midlands, people paraded through the city centre before enjoing an after party. Here are 16 pictures
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Worcestershire Seconds crash to 24-run defeat against Nottinghamshire at New Road
WORCESTERSHIRE Seconds went down by 24 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis Method to their Nottinghamshire counterparts in a Second Eleven Trophy encounter at New Road. Rain intervened with the home side on 134-6 from 25.2 overs in reply to Nottinghamshire's
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TV and film costume collection goes on display at Worcester Cathedral
PERIOD costume from stage and screen has gone on display at an exhibition being held at Worcester Cathedral. The Dressed for Drama exhibition has gone on display at the Cathedral's Chapter house, which opened with an official launch reception on Monday
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UPDATED: Worcestershire will travel to Somerset in Royal London One-Day Cup quarter-finals
DIRECTOR of cricket Steve Rhodes has revealed his pride at the performance of the Worcestershire Rapids players in securing a quarter-final spot in the Royal London One-Day Cup. Victory over Nottinghamshire Outlaws at Trent Bridge under the Duckworth-Lewis
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Five things you need to know Tuesday
1. Today's story: Muslim women fear going out after rise in hate crime. 2. Today's weather: We are set for a cloudy day with some showers and temperatures around 19C. 3. Traffic and travel: The roads look clear apart from some congestion on
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OEs girls add to their cricket titles
HOSTS Old Elizabethans Swifts won the Worcestershire Under 11s Lady Taverners’ cricket crown at the Memorial Ground. The Worcester club beat Belbroughton, Droitwich, Ombersley/Droitwich Barbarians and Old Elizabethan Swallows while only losing
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EXCLUSIVE: Children's centre cuts to top £3m in Worcestershire - full breakdown area-by-area
CUTS to children's centres across Worcestershire are twice as bad as first feared - with the amount of cash being removed from the service topping £3 million. For weeks on end angry parents have launched a vociferous campaign over trying to stop