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Person trapped under tractor in Long Green
A PERSON trapped under a tractor was released by fire crews from across the Three Counties.Crews from Gloucester, Hereford, Upton-upon-Severn and Droitwich were called to the crash in Long Green, Forthampton at just after 7.15pm.
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Incredible response after St Richard's Hospice break-in
AN incredible response after St Richard's was broken into has ensured the hospice can afford to replace stolen gardening items. In less than 24 hours people have kindly donated enough money to cover the £3,400 cost of the items stolen from the
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County struggle on opening day at promotion rivals
WORCESTERSHIRE slid to 211 all out after being asked to bat first on the opening day at promotion rivals Kent in Specsavers County Championship Division Two. England Lions batsman Joe Clarke top-scored with 69 for the visitors, who lasted 73.1
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Person rescued from car after crash near Bromyard
A PERSON was rescued from a car following a crash on the B4203 Stanford-on-Teme, Bromyard. Firefighters from Tenbury rescued the casualty from the car at just before 5.30pm today (Wednesday). They also made sure the car was safe following the
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Worcestershire’s Leggett is new chairman of FA National Game Board
FORMER Worcestershire FA company secretary Mervyn Leggett was elected chairman of the FA National Game Board (NGB) at the association’s summer council meeting. Leggett, a FA vice-president and main board member, succeeds Roger Burden, who retired
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World record for Redfern as swimming rivalry builds up for Paralympics
PARA-SWIMMER Becky Redfern broke the 100-metre breaststroke world record at the British Summer Championships in Sheffield. The 16-year-old from Droitwich Spa was the first in the SB13 visual impairment class to beat one minute 16 seconds, clocking
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First singles win for blind Worcester rower Susannah
WORCESTER blind rower Susannah Barnett won her novice sculls at Bewdley Regatta. Christening the boat part-funded by the Bransford Trust to promote junior and disability rowing, she took on the able-bodied and sighted to win. Having got off
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Dislocated finger for D’Oliveira
OPENER Brett D’Oliveira was ruled out of the County Championship Division Two clash with Kent at Canterbury due to a dislocated finger. But director of cricket Steve Rhodes is hopeful their Championship leading run-scorer this summer will be back
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Smith must learn from mistakes, says City boss
JAMIE Smith must face the “harsh reality” that Worcester City cannot afford to pick him if he continues to make the “same mistakes”. Manager Carl Heeley hinted the home-grown ace could go out on loan to gain experience and game-time. He admitted
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Griffiths rediscovers love for wheelchair basketball ahead of Rio Paralympics
WHEELCHAIR basketball ace Clare Griffiths admitted falling out of love with the game she has played all her life after London 2012. The veteran goes to her fifth Paralympics next month but, after disappointment four years ago, doubted if she would
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County cyclist keeps lead in national series
WORCESTERSHIRE cyclist Janet Birkmyre retained her lead in the National Omnium Series at the midway point. The elite Great Witley competitor, who rides for the TORQ track team, finished on the podium again at the third round of the prestigious
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Employees stay afloat on seven hour raft race challenge
A TEAM of intrepid employees from a Pershore business raised more than £600 as they cast off for a challenging seven-hour raft race.The team from JMDA Design lined up alongside 52 other competitions on their homemade raft for the race along the river
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Mum's Pershore Abbey concert tribute to her son
A MOTHER is hosting a concert to raise money for St Richard's Hospice after the death of her son. The Morriston Orpheus Male Choir, who have sung in front of the Pope, will perform at the concert in Pershore Abbey. The performance will take
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Alafoti Fa’osiliva can give Worcester Warriors "front-foot ball” to get “exciting backline firing”
NEWCOMER Alafoti Fa’osiliva is the type of player Worcester Warriors have been “looking for," insists high performance director Nick Johnston. Johnston believes the Samoan international back-row will give Warriors “front-foot ball” to get their
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Patients help rename award-winning mental health units
THE wards at an award winning mental health unit in Worcestershire have been renamed, with the help of patients, carers and volunteers.New Haven, based at the Princess of Wales Community Hospital in Bromsgrove, houses a dementia ward and another for adults
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Worcester butcher celebrates 30 years with masterclass
A WORCESTER butcher taught customers the tricks of his trade in a ‘Butcher’s Masterclass’ at the Asda store in Silver Street. Rob Underhill, 61, taught eight people in the class the skills he has picked up in his 30 year career. The class included
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Ex-partner charged with arson after blaze at mum's Worcester home
A MAN has been charged with arson after a fire at the home of his ex-partner in Worcester. Martin Wayne Brookes, aged 32, has been charged with arson following a fire at the home of 36-year-old Rachel Pullen in Somers Road, Barbourne, Worcester
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Author with Asperger's has advice for teachers
A former University of Worcester student has published a book with advice for teachers on special needs education. Victoria Honeybourne, already a published author on Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching, has released her latest work Educating
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Ben Te'o will join Worcester Warriors' French camp after England squad meeting
POWERFUL centre Ben Te’o will join up with Worcester Warriors’ French training camp after his England squad meeting this weekend. The 29-year-old will be involved with England until next Monday after being named in Eddie Jones’ provisional 45-man
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Reader's Letter: NHS is a mess
SIR - IT does not surprise me that the number of complaints due to patients displaying aggressive behaviour at GP practices continues to rise. We have a major NHS crisis on our hands that is only going to get worse. People are fed up with waiting
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Ex-Worcester UKIP parliamentary candidate criticises decision to bar Steven Woolfe from leadership contest
A FORMER Worcester UKIP parliamentary candidate has hit out at Steven Woolfe being barred from the party's leadership contest today - calling it "very disappointing". James Goad, who tried to become the city's MP last year, says party
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10 objects from Worcestershire's history that you have probably never seen before
For several months the Worcester News has published every Saturday a story about an object in the collection of Worcestershire's museums service that is not always on public display. This is a selection of my personal favourites from the series.
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War heroes are guests of honour at children's victory tea party
A VICTORY tea party was held at a Malvern school to mark the end of the pupils' topic on World War Two. Year 3 and 4 pupils from St. Matthias Primary School invited veterans Eric Tipping from Worcester and Barry Freeman from Stourbridge to be special
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Mural competition proves popular at Worcester school
A NEW welcome mural has been painted on a corridor at Perdiswell Primary School. The school ran a competition for the children to design the two, larger people motifs on the mural. More than 200 entries were received with four winners, Hermione Porter
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Children will be noisy during RSC production
THE Royal Shakespeare Company will follow a new production of The Tempest in Stratford, one aimed specifically at children, with a UK tour to schools and theatres.And the youngsters will not be asked to be quiet during the shows; in fact, they will be
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Educators share ideas at a global TeachMeet in Worcester
EDUCATORS have met to share ideas at a TeachMeet at Nunnery Wood High School. It was the first global TeachMeet in the West Midlands and saw presentations from a variety of West Midlands schools and organisations on good practice in delivering
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Public invited to take part in quirky Shakespeare project
A QUIRKY project to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death has been launched at Malvern's Theatre of Small Convenience. Members of the public are being invited to pin their favourite quote to a large model of the Bard, which has
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Bring Me The Horizon brings Don Broco and Basement to Brum
BRING Me The Horizon have announced Don Broco and Basement as support acts on their UK Arena tour this autumn and winter, which includes a date at the Barclaycard Arena, in Birmingham.A spokesman said: "The band have been riding the wave of global
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From our archive: Praise be! Look who's off for a cruise
AHOY, there! It's the summer of 1980 and the Bishop of Worcester, who was then the Rt Rev Robin Woods former chaplain to the Queen, is sailing the waters of the river Severn searching for souls to save. By the look of it he has a good boat-full here
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Pride and prizes at Nunnery Wood High School's awards evenings
AN annual award evening has celebrated the achievements of pupils at Nunnery Wood High School. The event saw awards and prizes presented to students for their work and effort in every curriculum subject from art to science.Consistent effort throughout
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A lesson in medical careers for Tudor Grange pupils
TWO Biology pupils from Tudor Grange Academy Worcester have enjoyed a medical maverick event. The event was aimed at showing pupils the career paths available after studying Biology and Chemistry, aside from being a doctor or a nurse.Laura Robertson,
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Worcestershire residents interested in shaping mental health services invited to consultation events
WORCESTERSHIRE residents interested in shaping the future of mental health services are being invited to attend public meetings to give their views on proposals. Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and local healthcare commissioners have launched
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Retiring Worcester Warriors wing Sam Smith admits: "I could only get to 90 per cent of my top speed"
WING Sam Smith has retired from rugby after injuries limited him to “90 per cent” of his top speed. The 26-year-old didn’t feature for Worcester Warriors last season after racking up 15 tries in 19 appearances during their promotion campaign from
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Olympic visitor for Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
AN Olympic and Commonwealth badminton medalist has visited a Worcester school. Simon Archer was at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College for two assemblies which celebrated the sporting success of students.He presented pupils with medal and certificates
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Teddy’s lost eye found
A PENSIONER from Worcester has been reunited with a lost eye belonging to her beloved, Blitz-surviving teddy bear more than 90 years after it went missing. Kathleen Piatt, who lives at Perry Manor Care Home, says she it is like a “miracle” the
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Celebrate Worcester's Civil War history this Bank Holiday weekend
WORCESTER will celebrate its history as a Civil War city with a series of events to mark the anniversary of one of England's most famous battles.The Commandery and the Battle of Worcester Society have joined forces to lay on a week of events '
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Ladyboys at The Courtyard this September
THE Ladyboys of Bangkok will be performing onstage at The Courtyard in Hereford this autumn.A spokesman said the show would be "a night of pure escapism".He added: "Audiences will enter a euphoric bubble of laughter, glamour, glitz and
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Cat lost in Hallow
A two-year old cat is lost in Hallow. Minnie Mouse, a female Bengal snow leopard cat was last seen at Oakes Farm, on Shoulton Lane, Hallow opposite the playing fields on Tuesday July 12. If anyone sees the cat, they are urged to contact her
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Trio earn deals at City after impressing on trial
WORCESTER City have bolstered their ranks ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Harrogate Town (3pm) with the signing of three players. Winger Nathan Olukanmi, striker Colby Bishop and left-back Cieron Keane have joined the Vanarama National
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Reader's Letter: No problems
Sir - AFTER reading about the chaos and misery caused by the traffic diversions in Bewdley recently, I’d been putting off any trips into town. This could not continue, as I needed some Cola Cubes from Teddy Gray’s, some chips from Merchant’s and
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Upton man taking to the skies for Parkinson's charity
AN UPTON man will strap himself to a plane for charity, after his dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Gary Potter, 39, will be taking part in the ‘Wing Walk’ on September 17, flying from Compton Abbas Airfield. Mr Potter will be fastened to
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Worcestershire singer hits the right notes in Spain
A WORCESTERSHIRE man is hitting the big time in Spain and recently did a star turn as a singer at the recent Miss World competition.Larrick Ebanks was born in Bromsgrove and lived in Redditch as a child.Now he's one of the most featured vocalists
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Number of purses stolen in churches across Malvern
A number of purses have been stolen from Malvern churches in the last few weeks. West Mercia Police is appealing for witnesses over the incidents which have taken place between Monday June 20 and Friday July 29. A 47 year-old man from Malvern
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What you need to know about changes to TV Licences
MAJOR changes to TV Licences will come into effect on September 1. A change in the law means licences will be needed by anyone downloading or watching BBC programmes, including catch-up TV, on the BBC iPlayer. And with research showing iPlayer
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From our archive: It's 1979 and Lea and Perrins workers are on strike
IN the summer of 1979 Lea and Perrins, manufacturer of the world famous Worcestershire Sauce, had the first strike in its 155-year history. The total workforce of 180 walked out over a parity pay dispute and here are some outside the factory in
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Volunteers will help teach chess to children
THE King's School, Worcester, was the venue for a training session about chess and maths. The charity, Chess in Schools and Communities, provides funds to train volunteer tutors in primary schools. They then teach chess to children, aiming to encourage
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BREXIT: Worcestershire MP jets back from Thailand after high-level talks to "sell Britain to the world"
A COUNTY MP has spoken of his experience rubbing shoulders with the high and mighty in Thailand - as part of a mission to "sell Britain to the world". Mark Garnier's frantic start to his new job as a minister for international trade can today be
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Waste from old Perdiswell Leisure Centre put to good use
The PUPILS of Perdiswell Primary School have revealed their latest eco-friendly project – a sustainable, fire-breathing dragon measuring over 30 metres in length.The fiery sculpture was designed by local Midlands artist, Lizzy Bean, and all the materials
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Special wheelchair could transform life of father-of-three with motor neurone disease
A FATHER diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) could have his life transformed thanks to a specially-adapted wheelchair.Father-of-three Jamie Thompson's mobility in his limbs has been slowly declining since he was diagnosed with MND in November
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A chance for local youngsters in auditions fit for a king
WILL a Shakespeare production in Worcester Cathedral be enough to make a medieval monarch turn in his grave? The Worcester Repertory Company is gearing up to produce a once in a lifetime production of William Shakespeare’s King John this October
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Evesham parents told their Children's Centre is closing and groups are cancelled
EVESHAM parents are concerned about local childcare provision after being told Orchard and Spring Vale Children's Centre is closing down. Centre staff reportedly told parents two weeks ago that a play group is being cancelled due the upcoming closure
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Students receive RLSS certificates after saving man and dog from river
THREE Pershore teenagers were given certificates from the Royal Life Saving Society UK after saving a man and his dog from the river.Tom Banks, Callum Strickland and Charlotte Whitehead, from Pershore High School, were canoeing on the River Severn when
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Long-time leader Joe Leach replaced as Professional Cricketers’ Association most valuable player
LONG-TIME leader Joe Leach has been replaced at the top of the Overall Professional Cricketers’ Association Most Valuable Player Rankings by Hampshire's Liam Dawson. Worcestershire all-rounder Leach was overtaken by Dawson after he struck a 68-
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Worcester school teacher overcomes international competition to win prestigious award
A WORCESTER school teacher has overcome tough international competition to win a prestigious award. Elly Lengthorn, a geography and science teacher at Nunnery Wood High School, was presented with the Global Educator of the Year award, sponsored by education
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New stage curtains given to Pershore school
NEW stage curtains will let pupils at a Pershore school enjoy a better theatre experience.The £1,000 curtains were installed at St Nicholas Middle School thanks to a donation from Persimmon Homes South Midlands.The school had already installed a new stage
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"Tease, no sleaze" for a burlesque show in Cheltenham
A BURLESQUE show at Cheltenham Town Hall this autumn will offer "tease, no sleaze," says the producer.The show is promising "the biggest burlesque stars from around the world, on the same stage".Show producer, Michael Taylor, said:
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Harriers midfielder Fane sold to Oldham
OLDHAM Athletic have signed midfielder Ousmane Fane from National League North side Kidderminster Harriers for around £30,000. The 22-year-old has agreed a two-year contract with the option of a third with the Latics, subject to Football League
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Leavers celebrate with cake and a disco at Pendock Primary
YEAR 6 pupils from Pendock CE Primary, near Malvern, enjoyed a leavers' event to celebrate their achievements.The school hall was packed with family, friends and members of the community to hear how pupils had shown Pride in Pendock during their time
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PICTURES: Rubbish dismay in Tolladine Road as Worcester councillor labels it "absolutely disgusting"
THESE images show the state of a main Worcester road in broad daylight - with a dismayed councillor calling it "absolutely disgusting". Councillor Alan Feeney has criticised the condition of Tolladine Road, saying he took a walk of the busy
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Reader's Letter: It’s madness
SIR - WITH regards to comment about more care needed on the roads. I can remember three things that my examiner said in 1982 when I passed my motorcycle test. Firstly, our road network is designed and built for cars only. Secondly, nine out of ten
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BBC should publish salaries of ALL workers earning more than the Prime Minister, says MP
A WORCESTERSHIRE MP is backing a move to publish the salaries of all BBC workers earning more than the Prime Minister. Nigel Huddleston, who sits on the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, says the move would offer more transparency for
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UPDATE: Explosion and fire in Worcester
A DRIVER was treated for shock and possible smoke inhalation after a van caught fire and exploded in London Road, Worcester just yards from a petrol station. Eyewitnesses said they heard a loud explosion during the blaze which is near to the Tesco
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B&Q's Tristan will be braving the shave for Macmillan
THE electric shaver will be buzzing away in the foyer of a home improvement store on Saturday. Customers will be able to watch as staff member Tristan Dalton gets a radical new hairdo when he Braves the Shave for Macmillan in B&Q, Spring Lane
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Shakespeare is a font for modern laughter
FOUR hundred long years after Shakespeare's death, isn't it about time to reassess his legacy, and perhaps enjoy a good laugh into the bargain?The man was bald, after all, and he wore funny clothes.Now a Worcestershire audience can guffaw out
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Mayor of Worcester hits out at children's centre cuts - saying it will "decimate" the service
THE Mayor of Worcester has criticised cuts to children's centres across Worcestershire - accusing council chiefs of "decimating" the service. Councillor Paul Denham has hit out at the controversial changes, saying it will damage the prospects of
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Fond farewell to Mary Daffurn after 43 years service to Worcestershire schools
A SPECIAL tea party was held to celebrate a Worcestershire teacher who has retired after 43 years.Mary Daffurn began her teaching career in September 1973 at Honeybourne School and has worked in various different schools in and around Evesham and Broadway.Most
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Worcestershire sweating over Brett D'Oliveira's hand injury
WORCESTERSHIRE all-rounder Brett D’Oliveira faces a fitness test for their crucial Specsavers County Championship Division Two clash at Kent, starting today (noon). The England Lions player hurt his hand stopping a straight drive while bowling
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Five Star Swing at Huntingdon Hall
AS part of their national Poppy Appeal tour, Five Star Swing are coming to the Huntingdon Hall in Worcester to bring the big band experience to a local audience.The show, on Tuesday, August 16, will actually be called "The Big Band”, and it is described
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Afternoon tea is special goodbye to teacher Lyn Checketts
PUPILS at a Droitwich school held an afternoon tea to celebrate the retirement of a long-serving member of staff.Lyn Checketts, the school's deputy headteacher, left Westacre Middle School in July after 40 years at the school. During that time she
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Jacqui Maycock will be missed after nearly 40 years at Cranham Primary
CHILDREN, parents and staff have bid a fond farewell to a long-standing member of staff at Cranham Primary School. Jacqui Maycock has retired after a staggering 39 years, 242 days at the school.She began her career at Cranham on January 17 1977 and has
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Give Jinney Ring a ring for blues festival tickets
THE EIGHTH Jinney Ring Blues Festival has announced its full line-up.From 1pm on Saturday August 13, Jinney Ring, a crafts centre near Bromsgrove. will play host to six live bands on the marquee stage.A spokesman said: "Opening the festival will
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Jack's road trip: teenager will tour UK's livestock markets to raise money for farmers
A FORMER Worcestershire schoolboy has set off on a tour of livestock markets across the UK to raise money for farming charities. Jack Walton, who was head boy last year at Hanley Castle High School, plans to visit 25 livestock markets in six weeks. He
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Reader's Letter: Final chapter?
SIR - THE events of the past few weeks surrounding Worcester City FC and the clinging onto power by a select few in the face of overwhelming appetite for change from the club’s supporters could well be the final chapter in the sorry history of the
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Worcester fundraiser honoured with medal for charitable work
A CHARITABLE community leader from Worcester has been recognised at the House of Lords following years of dedication to support her community through music.Rosemary Hutton has been commended for her outstanding commitment to organising charitable fundraising
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Worcestershire schools take part in We are Europe project
SCHOOLCHILDREN came together at the University of Worcester to learn more about themselves and others as part of a Europe-wide project.Pupils from Abbey Park Middle School in Pershore and St John’s Middle School, Bromsgrove, gathered at the university
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Date confirmed for Worcestershire Rapids' trip to Somerset in One-day Cup quarter-finals
WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids will visit Somerset on Wednesday, August 17 for their Royal London One-Day Cup quarter-final. The match will be shown live on Sky Sports and will get underway at Taunton at 11am. If Worcestershire topple Somerset, they
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Award for RGS Worcester's high-flying engineers in world challenge
A GROUP of year 11 pupils from RGS Worcester have been given an award for research and development at the world championships of the highly acclaimed Land Rover 4x4 Technology Challenge. Team Ascent, made up of Alec Berry, Edward Lawson, Faiz Ibrar, George
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Worcester City Council's £70,000 cash injection into disabled sport and play workers
A £70,000 cash injection into sport and play provision has been launched by Worcester City Council. The Labour cabinet has agreed to sink the money into funding the jobs of new dedicated workers - with one role specifically aimed at disabled sport. Around
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Thousands of X-ray scans go unreported at hospitals trust
A HEALTH watchdog has found 11,000 X-ray results went unreported at a Worcestershire hospitals trust.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) discovered the shortfall during an unannounced inspection of radiology departments at the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals
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Bewdley Festival 2016 line-up revealed
MUSICIANS, comedians and actors will be heading to Wyre Forest in October for this year’s Bewdley Festival. The line-up for the 29th Bewdley Festival, which will take place between October 7 and October 16, has been announced and highlights include
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Sporting banter to entertain a Malvern audience
THE funny side of sport will entertain an audience at Malvern Theatres, with anecdotes from sporting heroes who really know what they are talking about.Sporting Legends will be hosted by Gary Newbon and features former England goal keeper, Peter Shilton
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Former Worcester Warriors back-row forward joins National One outfit Hartpury College
FORMER Worcester Warriors back-row forward Mat Gilbert has signed for National One outfit Hartpury College. Gilbert, a former Bath player, had two seasons at Sixways but did not feature in the Aviva Premiership last term. He is the only professional
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70 years service for teachers at Pershore High
TWO Pershore High School teachers have celebrated long service awards. Debra Potter, a geography teacher, has spent 30 years at the school while Graham Booth, a maths teacher and former assistant head, has completed 40 years service. Mr Booth is the longest
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School turns red for dedicated Lynda Morgan
CHILDREN from Oasis Academy Warndon went to school dressed in red in honour of a retiring teacher. The children dressed up as a surprise for Liverpool fan Lynda Morgan who retired after dedicating 22 years of service to the school. She started
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Worcester Warriors wing Sam Smith retires from professional rugby due to injury
WING Sam Smith has retired from professional rugby after failing to recover from tears in his quadriceps muscle. The 26-year-old hasn’t featured for Worcester Warriors since the Championship play-offs in May 2015, spending almost the whole of last
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Dismay as HSBC announces closure of branch
A MAJOR high street bank has announced it will shut its Pershore branch due to a "reduction in footfall". HSBC, in High Street, will close for the last time on Friday, October 21, and staff will be "redeployed" to other branches. Customers
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Arson attack: "I've lost everything" says Worcester mum
A MUM says she has lost everything after an arson attack gutted her Worcester home. A 32-year-old man from Worcester has been arrested on suspicion of arson and breaching a restraining order following the fire in Somers Road, Barbourne, Worcester
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TalkTalk broadband issues in Worcester now resolved
TalkTalk customers in Worcester should now be back online after broadband issues yesterday. TalkTalk said the problems affecting the area had now been resolved and apologised for any inconvenience caused. Customers had reportedly been without
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Livestock was lively say festival organisers
ORGANISERS of the second Livestock Festival, which took place last weekend, are hailing it as a great success.More than 4,500 people descend on Manor Farm in Longdon, near Tewkesbury, to see a line-up which included Chesney Hawkes, Jason Donovan, The
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Fast, furious, eccentric and iconic bike line-up for Shelsley spectacular
THE world’s fastest shopping trolley and a record-breaking monowheel are two of the iconic and truly eccentric motorcycles making an appearance at the annual Shelsley Walsh Bike Festival next month.The event takes place at the hill climb venue in Worcestershire
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Easier access to help for unpaid army of carers in Worcestershire
A GROWING number of people in Worcestershire are taking on the role of unpaid carer for a partner, family member, neighbour or friend.The national Census of shows there were nearly 64,000 carers in Worcestershire when it was last conducted in 2011 and
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Exotic bird found in Malvern Link
A BRIGHT yellow and green bird, thought to be a parrot, has been rescued after it was spotted flying around in Malvern Link. Residents of Lower Howsell Road, who were concerned for the exotic bird's safety, managed to catch it on Tuesday morning.
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Reader's Letter: These cuts don’t make sense
Sir - AS a Worcester City Councillor for Nunnery ward, and as a health visitor and family nurse, I am very concerned at the proposed changes to Children’s Centre provision. One such centre that will be affected lies within my ward. These changes
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Footloose The Musical/Bristol Hippodrome
FOOTLOOSE was created by Dean Pitchford more than thirty years ago with Kevin Bacon starring in the 1984 film. It is based on a true story which covers an array of emotions that evolved from the strict Bible Belt townsfolk of Elmore City. It is
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Police catch driver using car without lights
POLICE stopped a driver for using a car without lights at night and found they only held a provisional licence.A tweet from officers' South Worcestershire Cops account reported the car had been seized by police in Worcester.It said: "Team B Worcs
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Five things you need to know Wednesday
1. Top story: Arson attack: "I've lost everything" says Worcester mum 2. Weather: Cloudy today, with top temperatures of 20.1C 3. Travel: Heavy traffic on the A4440 Southern Link Road between the A38 Ketch Island and A44 Whittington Roundabout
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UPDATED: 16 year old missing in Worcester
UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old found in Coventry A 16 year old girl is missing in Worcester. Gemma Galsworthy who sometimes uses the name Rachael Matthews, went missing on Monday (August 1) at 5pm. Gemma is around 5ft tall with shoulder length