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Police issue THINK BIKE appeal to cut down on motorcycle crash incidents
A CAMPAIGN is being launched to help reduce deaths on roads across the county ahead of the motorbike season. The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia has launched their THINK BIKE campaign for this year, aimed at motorcycle riders and other road
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Mills expected to stay but Gold says Warriors are in talks over signing a new fly-half
WORCESTER Warriors appear to be closing in on agreeing a deal to extend “outstanding” versatile back Ryan Mills’ stay. But director of rugby Gary Gold revealed Warriors were looking to “strengthen” the “critical” fly-half position which Mills has
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Volunteers needed at parkland
VOLUNTEERS are being called for to help look after a parkland. The walled gardens at Croome, near Worcester, open their doors again in 2017 but need the support of people willing to steward the garden. The walled gardens at Croome are at least
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Woman killed in car crash near Wythall
A WOMAN was killed when her car crashed into a tree in Wythall, near Bromsgrove. The woman, in her 40s was pronounced dead at the scene after her car left the road and hit a tree. She was driving a Fiat 500 along Hill Lane from Weatheroak Hill
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Stourport engineering recruitment specialist's survey reveals a number of businesses expecting to take on staff
HALF of Midlands manufacturing and engineering firms expect to take on extra staff this year, despite the effects of Brexit, increased employment costs and a continuing skills shortage.These are the findings revealed in the 2017 manufacturing salary survey
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Woman with cerebral palsy celebrates winning a volunteering award
A VOLUNTEER who has battled cerebral palsy her whole life has received an award. Ceileigh Langford, 20, who is also profoundly deaf with a severe sight impairment and physical difficulties was presented with a Young Solutions Worcestershire
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Valkyries struck by raging Bulls in final Premiership match of season
WORCESTER Valkyries fell 44-17 in their final Women’s Premiership fixture of the season against Aylesford Bulls at Surrey Sports Park. The hosts stormed into a healthy first-half lead with a Hannah Breach brace followed by tries from Leanne Riley
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Worcestershire's Collins captains Loughborough to national netball title
UPTON Snodsbury netball star Charlotte Collins could not have asked for a more perfect end to her student days after captaining Loughborough University to the BUCS Championship title. The University of Bath hosted BUCS Big Wednesday with hundreds of
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From our archive: Do you remember the fire at Woolworths in 1979?
THIS dramatic picture captured the scene in Worcester’s High Street, during October 1979 as firefighters worked to douse a devastating blaze which ripped through Woolworths, next to Marks and Spencers. The flames took hold on the first floor of
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Mother calls for greater awareness of condition which stopped her son swallowing
A MOTHER whose son was born with a rare illness stopping him from swallowing is now raising awareness of the condition. Little Arash Javadi, who lives with his mum Pauline Trentham in Worcester, was born with Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula and/or Oesophageal
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Bronze medal fencing double for RGS pupil Abigail
WORCESTER'S Abigail Watkins secured a medal double at the Independent Schools Fencing Championships. Representing Royal Grammar School Worcester in the junior girls' épée and foil she reached the semi-finals in both before claiming bronzes.
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Question about your English text? Just Skype the author.
AN award-winning novelist has taken part in a Skype conversation with English students in Worcester who are studying her book. The students from the English Literature A-level course at Worcester Sixth Form College spoke to Evie Wyld about her latest
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Red is the colour for Perry Wood Primary
PUPILS from a Worcester school enjoyed dressing up in red for Comic Relief. Youngsters from Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School were asked to the don the colour or dress in a funny way to raise money for the charity. Lisa Gauler, from the school, said
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National last 16 for school's most successful basketball players
BLESSED Edward Oldcorne College's key stage three players are the Worcester school's most successful basketball team. They reached the last 16 of the under 14s national championships after winning 57-45 at Wolverhampton's Moseley Park School.
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Young prospect Sian tackles first European Judo Cadet Cup outing in Croatia
NUNNERY Wood High School's Sian Bobrowska enjoyed her first European Judo Cadet Cup outing in Croatia. Bobrowska, 15, won her first contest in Zagreb with an arm lock but lost the second to go out of the competition. However, the year 11 pupil
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Second place for talented Oliver
A BUDDING photographer from Pershore High School has won second prize in a young photographer competition. Oliver Charles, aged 16, and from Pinvin, won the prize in the 16 to 19 category of the Hereford College of Arts Young Photographer competition.
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Inclusive pledge as annual sporting derby between Worcester and Gloucestershire kicks off
THE Universities of Worcester and Gloucestershire have joined forces to support campaigns of tolerance and inclusiveness as they look forward to their annual sporting derby.Sports teams from both universities have signed a pledge to uphold the values
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A ‘closed’ public consultation on the proposal to cut IVF cycles is taking place tonight
A ‘CLOSED’ public engagement exercise on the proposal to cut IVF treatments in Worcestershire will take place tonight. The meeting will take place at St Richard’s Hospice, in Wildwood Drive, Worcester, from 6pm to 8pm. It will focus on a proposal
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Success for Bengeworth pupils at Worcester Competitive Arts Festival
A day of performance poetry was enjoyed by Bengeworth pupils as part of the Worcester Competitive Arts Festival. Pupils from Bengeworth CE Academy took part, many for the first time, to win medals and a cup in the verse speaking and acting classes
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Worcester set to avoid drop after draw on dramatic final day of hockey season
WORCESTER should avoid relegation on goal difference after a dramatic final day of the Warwick Printing Midland Hockey League Premier Division season. The third-from-bottom city men's firsts were level on points with five teams after six wins and four
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Worcestershire schoolgirls do county proud at GCHQ cyber competition
TEENAGE cyber sleuths from two schools in Worcestershire have been praised for their security skills after impressing judges with their code-cracking abilities at a UK final of a GCHQ competition. Pupils from Hanley Castle High School and Pershore
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Midlands firm appoints two new managing directors
MIDLANDS-based JVM Castings has appointed two new managing directors. With major operations in Worcester, JVM Casting design and manufacture high quality aluminium diecastings for clients including Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley, Ford, Abacus Lighting and
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Worcester racer Turberfield impresses at Brands Hatch despite bike problems
WORCESTER racer Liam Turberfield secured two second places and one third in the first two rounds of the North Gloucester Road Racing Club Championship. The St John's rider ended the Brands Hatch meeting positively and said he will head to the next
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Emergency traffic lights near M5 due to a blocked sewer
EMERGENCY traffic lights have been put in on the A38 in Wychavon, causing delays. The lights are 200 metres south of the M5 Junction 5 and have been put in due to a blocked sewer. Emergency traffic lights A38 #Wychbold @Wychavon 200m north
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Bachman to boost Wolves with early return from injury
SMALL forward Andrew Bachman is poised to return to training for Worcester Wolves three weeks ahead of schedule. The 6ft 6in American has been battling back from a torn calf muscle he suffered in a practice session last month. The injury looked
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Shocking cases of animal cruelty on the rise
CASES of shocking animal cruelty across the county have significantly increased, RSPCA figures reveal.The report, published yesterday (Wednesday), showed 1,596 complaints of animal cruelty were investigated in Worcestershire during 2016 – a 5.4 per cent
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School reporters ask PC for safety tips
CHILDREN from Tibberton and Hindlip First Schools have interviewed a police officer to find out how to stay safe in different situations.The 8 and 9 year olds spoke to Katie Hearden-Fellows for a radio programme on safety which will be played to younger
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Students join royalty, dignitaries and celebrities for Commonwealth celebrations
SIXTH formers from a Worcester school joined the Queen, senior members of the Royal family and the Prime Minister at an event to celebrate the Commonwealth. Nine Tudor Grange Academy Worcester sixth formers joined 1,000 at the Commonwealth Day
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Sir Bob for the Concert of Legends
SIR Bob Geldof and new wave giants The Boomtown Rats are heading to New Road in Worcester.And music lovers, especially those who recall the 1970s and 1980s, will not be calling for any form of pest control.A spokesman said: "Worcestershire CCC are
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Worcester ladies' skittles scores
WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LADIES' SKITTLES LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Brew Belles 422(8) P Lloyd 52(13,13,16) T Carter-Coates V Gardiner 38, Nomads 404(3) T Franklin 38(13) M Knibb 37(15) L Knibb 37. Bridgettes 323(2) D Coolins 35(12), Goodies 340(9) C Wharton
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Sound of music reverberates through Worcestershire school
The HILLS surrounding a Worcestershire school were alive with music when pupils took part in their annual show.The youngsters at Abberley Hall School in Great Witley performed The Sound of Music to packed audiences for their end of term celebration.Hundreds
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Worcester swimmers celebrate one of their most successful 12 months
WORCESTER Swimming Club celebrated one of the most successful 12 months in their history at the annual presentation evening. They presented age-group trophies to individual winners from the 2016 Club Championships. There were notable mentions
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Art students excel at competition
ARTY pupils at a Pershore school have excelled at an art competition. Bowbrook House School pupils swept the board with first, second and third places from five entries to the ISA Midlands Art Competition. The Wild Hare, by Olivia France, also went through
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No place like Cradley when it comes to finding Oz
CRADLEY Village Players are set to follow The Yellow Brick Road, and it won't take anyone into Worcester.Members are looking forward to meeting The Wizard of Oz, of course, and they say their dramatic journey is taking them "from the sublime
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Pupils decorate 200 cakes for charity
MORE than two hundred cakes were decorated at an Evesham school to help raise money for Comic Relief. Children at Harvington First and Nursery School raised £250 for Comic Relief by dressing in red and holding a cake sale of the decorated cakes.
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Former teacher admits sex offences against teenage boys
A 72-year-old former teacher at a Worcestershire boarding school has been warned he is facing jail after admitting sex offences against two boys.David Hutchings admitted five offences against two boys carried out when he was at Winterfold House School
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New reading scheme will boost reading levels at Worcester school
A NEW programme of reading has been introduced at a Worcester school to help boost reading levels.Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College will follow the Renaissance Reading scheme, which enables students to choose reading and fact books suitable for
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Cash-strapped council hires consultants on £440 a DAY
CASH-STRAPPED council chiefs in Worcester have come under fire for spending “massive” sums of money on outside consultants. Worcester City Council has been forking out an average of £440 a DAY to hire each one, racking up a hefty bill. Over
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Nomads B and West Malvern lead way in indoor league
WORCESTER Nomads B and West Malvern top Worcester Divisions One and Two respectively in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League. In Division One Nomads B (118-3) beat Droitwich (59 all out) by 59 runs. The Bransford side were initially unsettled
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Signed Manchester United football up for grabs in charity auction
FANS of Manchester United are being given the chance to win a football signed by the squad. Bids are now being taken in a silent auction for the ball, which features the autographs of the 2016/17 team.The auction is organised by the Independent Fundraisers
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Baby, orphaned orangutan adopted by schoolchildren
ANIMAL lovers at a Worcester school have been raising money to adopt an orphaned orangutan.Members of Nunnery Wood High School's eco-club have adopted a two year old orphan called Beryl. The club launched an Orangutan Appeal after choosing the animal
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First under 18s match for basketball club ends in defeat
LEADONITES under 18s lost a friendly 81-37 at Gloucester Saxons in their first match. They became the fifth different age group to represent the Ledbury basketball club this season. But several key absentees meant a heavy reliance on the under
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Worcester store calls for support recycling paint scheme
A WORCESTER store's recycling scheme is hoping the fifth anniversary of its recycling scheme will be the biggest yet, with help from homeowners. Staff at the Crown Decorating Centre, in Newtown Road, took the title of regional champion in the Kick
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Open day at bowling club
LEDBURY Bowling Club will be holding their first open day on Saturday, April 15, from 11am until 4pm. All members of the public are welcome to join in and are just asked to wear a pair of flat-soled shoes. Refreshments will be available and the
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I'll be your friend: Dinky would make a good companion or family cat
DINKY is a one-year-old calico tortie female hoping for a new home to settle in.She is a very friendly, affectionate cat who will be a good companion or family cat.Dinky would probably be best suited to a home with no other cats.Please call the Worcester
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Stamp and envelope illustrations inspire school pupils
THE design of stamps and envelopes was discussed at a Worcester school. Neil Hadfield, course leader for Illustration, Hereford College of the Arts, spoke to year 10 and 11 students at Christopher Whitehead Language College.He talked about the design
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Comic book fun for Worcester school
A WORCESTER school enjoyed Comic Relief fun by holding a comic book day. Pupils from Stanley Road Primary School dressed as comic book characters last Friday. In a colourful assembly, prizes were awarded to a Smurfette in nursery, a Captain Haddock in
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By George - Worcester Male Voice Choir has raised a lot!
WORCESTER Male Voice Choir is celebrating the success of fund-raising Christmas concerts in Pershore Abbey last December, while looking forward to celebrating St George's Day with another rafter-raising performance.Following the Christmas concerts
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Care home residents enjoy sing-a-long for Vera Lynn's birthday
CARE home residents raised their voices at a sing-along to celebrate Dame Vera Lynn’s 100th birthday.On Sunday, March 19, Perry Manor Care Home, in Worcester, turned back the clock to mark the 'Forces' Sweetheart's' milestone birthday.
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Runners prepare for marathons while newcomers tackle first race
EIGHT Couch to 5K runners completed the Newent Parkrun for Ledbury Harriers after embarking on the nine-week course. The next course will start on Tuesday, April 25, and further information can be found at ledburyharriers.org.uk or by emailing
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Hanley Swan finish off home fixtures in style
HANLEY Swan signed off their home campaign with a 6-2 thrashing of Falcons Reserves in Cheltenham League Division Three. They started slowly and Falcons had the better of the early play, taking the lead when a defensive error let them in to score.
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Bend your mind in Malvern
CAN visiting Malvern Theatres actually bend your mind?The venue certainly hopes so, at least for audiences at a forthcoming production of Mindgame, from the pen of Anthony Horowitz.A spokesman said: "A mind bending psychological thriller tells what
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PICTURES: Pendock run proves popular with Joggers
THE fifth anniversary of the Pendock Spring Chicken run was organised by the Friends of Pendock Primary School in association with Tewkesbury Running Club and Black Pear Joggers. The 10-kilometre, two-lap option was a Malvern Joggers Champions
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Fresh visions for spring exhibition at Malvern Theatres
MALVERN THEATRES curator, Humph Hack, has looked at digital photographs to make his selection for the venue's latest exhibition, and he makes no apologies for that.In fact, his selection for the April and May exhibition brings three very different
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Milton to keep wicket for Worcestershire in pre-season fixture against Somerset
WORCESTERSHIRE continue their countdown to the new season with two one-day matches against Somerset at Taunton Vale on Thursday and Friday. After the 11-day training camp in Abu Dhabi, the County now switch to playing seven days cricket in English
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Firefighters use lift to help horse onto its hooves
FIREFIGHTERS used a lift to get a horse back onto its hooves.Two fire crews from Worcester were sent to assist the animal, which was on its side in Tibberton, near Worcester.Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service received a report about the incident
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Senior men beat ladies in The Worcestershire golf clash
THE Worcestershire seniors’ match captain Nigel Teale led his squad to a sound victory over the club’s ladies in the first of their two golf encounters of the season. Difficult playing conditions, created by maintenance work on the green and wet
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Bennett finally celebrates point-to-point win in mixed open at Maisemore Park
THERE was local success at the former Ledbury point-to-point now known as the Gloucester Races and Country Fair at Maisemore Park. Watched by crowds of more than 6,000 Dymock owner Clive Bennett finally achieved his goal of winning the mixed open
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Baby's bath death trial: father admits changing his story in court
A FATHER whose baby drowned in the bath at home has admitted he changed his story in court. Wayne Dale initially told police and social services that he had known his partner Lisa Passey was outside in the garden at their then home in Kyreside,
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Rhodes pleased with Morris' progress in pre-season
DIRECTOR of cricket Steve Rhodes was delighted with the progress shown by paceman Charlie Morris during Worcestershire's pre-season tour of Abu Dhabi. Morris spent last summer remodelling his action after two successful years with the ball had
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Wrecked children's playhouse replaced by kind-hearted community
PUPILS at a pre-school near Pershore are celebrating after the community pulled together to fix damage caused by vandals. In January, Pinvin Community Pre-School's outdoor forest learning area and allotment was targeted by vandals – rendering a children's
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David Blake appointed Worcester City Council's new managing director
A NEW managing director has been appointed at Worcester City Council after winning unanimous support. David Blake, the city's economic chief, was promoted to the top £105,000-a-year role at last night's full council meeting. Mr Blake, whose
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Worcestershire duo suffer narrow defeat with MCC in Abu Dhabi
BEN Cox and Joe Clarke ended on the losing side as Champion County Middlesex edged out the MCC by one wicket in a thrilling finale to the day-night contest in Abu Dhabi. A see saw final day, which included a hat-trick from Craig Overton, finished
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PICTURES: Malvern see off Earlsdon in thriller
MALVERN Rugby Club continued their try-scoring form with a 35-24 home win over Earlsdon in Midlands Two West (South) at Spring Lane.The sixth-placed hosts moved to within two points of their Coventry-based opponents ahead of Saturday's trip to Leamington
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Skittles round-up: Beauchamp Ladies win Malvern King Pin
MALVERN LADIES' LEAGUE KING PIN Final: Shunters 172, Helen Clark 34, Beauchamp Ladies 186, Pearl Smith 26. DIVISION ONE Barn Owls 249, 2, Sally Bruton, Lou Drewery & Lorraine Burston 32, Evergreens 263, 9, Jenny Miles 33; Milkmaids 260,
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Quilt raffle will benefit Malvern animal rescue centre
A QUILT made by Malvern Quilters will be raffled in aid of Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter when the group holds its annual show in April. The quilt, currently on display at sewing shop Stitch 45, at 45 Worcester Road, Malvern, will be sold off to
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"There was nothing he could do", insists Adams in defence of Heem's tackle on Le Roux
THERE was “nothing” Bryce Heem “could do” to avoid the incident which saw him get sent off against Wasps, insists Worcester Warriors teammate Josh Adams. Heem was brandished a red card by referee Luke Pearce for tackling Wasps back Willie Le Roux in
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Visitors invited to learn the story of Easter at exhibition
A CHURCH in Droitwich is offering a free exhibition to teach people about the story of Easter. The event is being held at St Andrews Church, in St Andrew's Street, and will be open until Sunday, April 23. The story will be told through six
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New exhibits at Malvern Museum showcases bygone styles and puppet shows in new exhibits
THE heyday of a fashionable department store and an influential puppet theatre are among the facets of Malvern's history celebrated in new exhibits at the town's museum. The Malvern Museum of Local History opened its doors for the 2017 season on
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Love's labours lost
A Passionate Woman/Malvern Theatres BETTY searches the attic like a prospector panning for gold, each find a nugget from the distant past. The Dansette record player covered in dust, a Bobby Vinton album with those familiar heartbreak
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Help for new mums to give their babies the best start in life
NEW MUMS in Worcestershire are being given the chance to get help supporting them through their first few weeks of breastfeeding.The national initiative by Public Health England (PHE) called Start4Life BreastFeeding Friend (BFF) provides an interactive
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Help to spot the wildlife living in towns and cities near you
NATURE-LOVING families throughout Worcestershire are being asked to help out with a national survey which will build up a picture of how wildlife is faring in local towns and cities.The People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling for an army
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Families invited to explore historic properties and enjoy sweet Easter treats
FAMILIES from across Worcestershire are being given the chance to enjoy some of the region’s grand houses and parkland while on a mission to find their favourite sweet treat over Easter.Midlands chocolate giant Cadbury has teamed up with the National
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Damning Ofsted report rates school 'inadequate'
A PRIMARY school has been rated inadequate in a damning inspection report which highlights "serious flaws" in its ability to keep children safe. In the report, published yesterday (Tuesday), Ofsted inspectors say Dines Green Primary School, in Tudor
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Boy banned from McFlurry prize as McDonald's says he's too young to gamble
A BOY won an ice cream at a Worcester McDonald’s but could not claim his prize because he is 'too young to gamble'. AJ Reeves won a McFlurry at the fast food restaurant in Blackpole, Worcester, on Thursday by collecting Monopoly coupons.
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West Mercia's police and crime commissioner pays tribute to hero cop
WORCESTERSHIRE'S police and crime commissioner has paid tribute to the heroic PC knifed to death in Westminster's terror attack. John Campion says society is "indebted" to Keith Palmer, a dad-of-three who was savagely stabbed by maniac Khalid Masood
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Five things you need to know Wednesday
Top story: SPECIAL REPORT: Brexit starts today. Today's weather: Cloudy with some rain. Traffic and Travel: There are no unusual traffic problems on the roads today. What's On: Visit David Cox's exhibition at Worcester gallery. Photo of
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Huge charity bike ride to pass through Worcestershire - but pub owners say they will be forced to shut
RESIDENTS and business owners have slammed a decision to close a number of roads in Worcestershire for a 100-mile charity bike ride. Fifteen thousand cyclists will take on the Vélo Birmingham, along an entirely closed roads route, including 60 miles
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Good samaritan offers hit-and-run victim's family replacement 'memory bears' for free
A GOOD samaritan has offered to make 'memory bears' for a hit-and-run victim's family for free after reading their story. Brian Tozer's family sent off their relatives clothing to Tonya O'Donnell, who runs TOTZ Treasures, in April 2016 and has
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Mothers oppose proposed cuts to number of attempts at IVF
MOTHERS have voiced opposition to cutting the number of NHS-funded IVF cycles available to prospective parents. Worcestershire's Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are currently consulting on plans to offer just one cycle of IVF (in vitro fertilisation
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Raiders ready to face ex-Aston Villa aces Hendrie and Joachim in cup final
WORCESTER Raiders are set to come up against two former Aston Villa favourites in the Worcestershire FA Junior Cup final on Saturday (2pm). Midfielder Lee Hendrie and striker Julian Joachim will look to lead Badsey-based Montpellier to glory at
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SPECIAL REPORT: Brexit starts today as Theresa May triggers Article 50
BRITAIN'S EU divorce starts today - with Prime Minister Theresa May poised to trigger Brexit. After months of debate the premier will fire a letter off to European leaders this morning to start the two years of formal Brexit proceedings. The
