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PICTURES: Barnard shines for County as wickets tumble against Gloucestershire
WICKETS tumbled on the first day of two as Worcestershire tackled local rivals Gloucestershire at Royal Grammar School Worcester's Flagge Meadow. The hosts scored 182-9 from their 60 overs in the pre-season friendly as Ed Barnard (54 not out) and George
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UPDATE: Two arrests made after suspected burglary near Worcester Cathedral
Further update: A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service has also provided a statement. The spokesman said: "We were called by police to an unconscious patient on College Yard at 7.11pm last night. "One ambulance attended and treated
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Council 'disappointed' after work on London Road misses target completion date
Work on London Road that was scheduled to finish today will now take an extra two days to complete. A Worcestershire County Council spokesman declared themselves 'disappointed' that National Grid contractors that have been working on the site have
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Worcester paramedic receives award after stopping man self harming with a knife
A WORCESTER paramedic received an award for her quick thinking in bravely preventing a patient self-harming with a knife. Shannon Lee attended to a 45-year-old man complaining of chest pain, however on arrival the patient was threatening suicide and under
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We must finish season strongly, insists Worcester Warriors ace Ben Te'o
WORCESTER Warriors must finish this campaign strongly to boost confidence for next season, according to centre Ben Te’o. The England player believes Warriors can hit the ground running next term and push towards achieving European Champions Cup
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Cinema raises over £1000 for good cause
A HISTORIC Evesham cinema has raised a four figure sum for charity.The Regal Cinema has raised £1,072 for Marie Curie's annual Great Daffodil Appeal, with badges for the appeal available to purchase throughout March at the cinema.In addition to offering
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Evesham WMC through to cup final
EVESHAM WMC reached the Evesham Mechanical Services Knockout Cup final with a 4-2 victory at Stour Excelsior. Scrivens (2), Iorns and White scored for the Workies while Stour replied through Godson and Hince. Bretforton Old Boys moved within
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Evesham's unbeaten run ends at play-off rivals
EVESHAM United's five-match unbeaten run in Evo-Stik Southern League Division One South and West ended at Ladysmead. Fellow play-off challengers Tiverton Town won 2-1 to be the second side to complete a league double over United this season.
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MP Harriett praises Barnards Green Post Office success story
A MALVERN Post Office is becoming a success story after it expanded to fill the gap after a local bank closed down.The Barnards Green post office has seen a massive uplift in business after the Lloyds Bank branch closed down earlier this month, and the
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Hospital builds new staff parking spaces after nurses' complaints
HOSPITAL bosses are building an additional 24 parking spaces for staff members after complaints about nurses being forced into residential roads. Worcestershire Royal Hospital has reclaimed a section of land to be used for the extra spaces.
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Title win for Hallow skittles players
HALLOW were crowned Worcester and District Skittles League Division Three champions with one game to go after thrashing 10-man Grasshoppers 411-280 (11-0). DIVISION ONE Warlords 366(1) G Rudge 35, Westsiders 387(9) S Skates 39; Old Reynards
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Worcester's museum brings ancient apothecary back to life for Easter
A VICTORIAN pharmacy will be brought to life this month at Worcester City Museum and Art Gallery.One of the exhibits at the museum is the interior of the city's own Stewart's Chemist Shop, which used to stand in the High Street and was founded
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Drug driver had knuckle dusters in his car
A DRUG driver who beat children with a belt had knuckle dusters in his car when stopped by police near Kidderminster.Laiten Hanson, who already has two convictions for child cruelty, was stopped by police behind the wheel of a Honda Civic on the A449
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Famous fountain fires again after winter refurbishment
A FAMOUS fountain spurted again marking the start of spring at a country house. The historic Perseus and Andromeda fountain at Witley Court and Gardens in Great Witley fired again on Saturday after a winter refurbishment. The Victorian fountain
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Plenty on offer as street market returns to Great Malvern
THE first art, craft and food market of 2017 in Great Malvern will be taking place this weekend. The market is on Saturday, April 8 from 10am to 5pm, along Abbey Road.Exhibitors include local designer makers, artists and some of the finest artisan food
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PICTURES: St Johns Colts edge past GDL Athletic in thrilling Worcester Sunday League clash
THE race for the McDonald’s Worcester and District League Division Four championship is building to a climax. This weekend's meeting between Lower Teme and Martley and St Johns Colts is likely to decide the destination of the title. A nine-goal
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Couple found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence after baby son drowned in bath
A COUPLE whose baby son drowned in the bath while they were downstairs at their home in Tenbury Wells have been found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence. Wayne Dale, aged 44, and 28-year-old Lisa Passey face jail sentences after a jury
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Biker suffers minor injuries in crash with two cars
A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered cuts to his hands after a crash, which involved two other vehicles. The man, who is in his 20s, was injured after a collision between his Hyosung 125 motorcycle, a Volkswagen Golf and a Chevrolet Spark. The incident
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Worcester indoor cricket title between Barnards Green and Nomads B
BARNARDS Green clinched a Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League final place as Worcester Nomads A could only draw with Avoncroft. They scored 148-3 to beat Cutnall Green (102 all out) by 46 runs and will head to the county finals on April
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Radford Autograss Club prepare for season opener in 50th year
RADFORD Autograss Club plan to celebrate their 50th year with another thrilling season. With more than 50 races per meeting the club begin the campaign on Sunday at Westol Hall Farm near Inkberrow. There are then further meetings on May 7, June
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Burglars steal fine china and a child's segway
THIEVES stole a child's segway and some Royal Doulton fine china in an overnight burglary. They also took a HP laptop and a circular saw from inside the property, in Moat Way, Malvern. The burglars smashed open the locked conservatory doors
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PICTURES: Shedden takes charge in British Touring Car Championship opener
GORDON Shedden and Pershore's Halfords Yuasa Racing wasted no time in stamping their authority on proceedings as the 2017 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship fired into life at Brands Hatch. A victory and a second-place finish vaulted the
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Worcestershire's cricket clubs get spruced up ready for new season
CRICKET clubs all over Worcestershire made best use of the weekend's glorious sunshine to get their grounds ready for the new season, which starts this month. Club members and volunteers rolled up their sleeves and set to work in a nationwide effort
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Road to be closed for almost two weeks for resurfacing work
A WORCESTER road is set to be closed for almost two weeks for resurfacing work leading to criticisms from residents. Camp Hill Road closed from today until Saturday April 15, with a diversion route of around a mile put in place through Battenhall
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County gold medals for South Worcestershire Lifeguard Club members
FIVE teams represented South Worcestershire Lifeguard Club at the RLSS County Rookie Gala. Competitors from Worcester, Redditch, Evesham and Pershore (South Worcestershire) battled it out in five different disciplines in two different age groups.
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Witheford stars at table tennis finals night
THE Evesham and District Table Tennis Championships' finals night took place at St Egwins Middle School. The men’s singles semi-finals saw Luke Moffat of JLM beat Nick Mytton and Littleton’s Craig Witheford win against Matt Hartwell. Junior player
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Car crashes over bridge and into trees
A CAR crashed over a bridge before going into an area of trees. Three women escaped serious injuries, after the crash on Ravensbank Drive in Redditch at 6.35am on Sunday. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “When crews arrived, they
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Wood and Campbell take first places at Arden Sailing Club
GLORIOUS spring sunshine and a pleasant light breeze attracted 10 boats onto the water at Defford where Arden Sailing Club held the first of the main 2017 series of races. Handicap one was closely contested with Ralph Evans (Solo) finishing just
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Coach Clear to hang up boots after six seasons with Littleton footballers
FOOTBALL coach Jamie Clear has decided to hang up his boots after being in charge of the squad of players in the current Littleton under 15s squad for six seasons. Manager Gordon Smith said: "Jamie has invested an incredible amount of time and
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Littleton gain local honours as Pershore have man sent off in feisty derby
PERSHORE Town lost 1-0 at Littleton in a feisty Midland Football League Division One derby. Both teams received numerous yellow cards and Town's captain Shaun Griffiths saw red after being ruled to have fouled Kyonn Evans and prevented a goal-scoring
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UPDATE: Cyclist flown to hospital after falling off bike with suspected cardiac arrest
PARAMEDICS brought a cyclist back to life after he had a suspected cardiac arrest and fell off his bike. The 57-year-old man also suffered a head injury and was flown to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in Birmingham. The incident happened at around 9.59am
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I am here to stay, vows Worcester Warriors' England centre Ben Te'o
ENGLAND centre Ben Te’o believes Worcester Warriors are on the right track and has vowed to make the club better next season. The 30-year-old says he’s “definitely” at Sixways next term and is impressed with the efforts behind the scenes to recruit
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Angling round-up: Smith wins club champion match
THE Evesham Jubilee Angling Society club champion match for qualified anglers boasting more than 100 aggregate points over the season was fished on the Withies pool at their fishery. Doug Smith weighed in 27lb 6oz 0dr on peg 36 to win the Punchbowl
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Worcester Valkyries beaten by Bristol in Women's Senior Cup Plate final
WORCESTER Valkyries put in a spirited performance but were beaten 32-20 by Bristol in the Women's Senior Cup Plate final at Wootton Bassett. Bristol dominated possession in the early exchanges and led 20-5 at the interval. Becki Belcher opened the
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Morgan enthusiasts to converge on Malvern for special Run For The Hills this summer
THOUSANDS of Morgan cars will be returning to their home town of Malvern this summer for a very special event.Morgan Motors and the Morgan Sports Car Club have joined forces for Run For The Hills 2017 at the Three Counties Showground, billed as an event
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Alex helps West Midlands schools team to first national swimming victory
PERSHORE Swimming Club member Alex Barry helped the West Midlands schools team to a historic national win. The English Schools Swimming Association hosted their annual inter-region championships at Liverpool Aquatic Centre. The West Midlands
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Defensive system run by Simon Cross wasn’t bad, according to Worcester Warriors chief
THE defensive system run by coach Simon Cross wasn’t bad, according to Worcester Warriors director of rugby Gary Gold. But the former South Africa assistant coach believes Warriors weren’t getting “certain fundamentals” right earlier in the campaign
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Smith wins final round of The Vale's winter challenge
SALLY Smith won the sixth and final round of The Vale Golf Club's winter challenge nine-hole competition with 17 points. The series winner will be announced at the ladies' presentation evening in November. Fifty ladies played an 18-hole competition
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Alcester lead the way but Ashton and Boxmen can also win Evesham indoor cricket title
THERE is a three-way battle for the Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League Evesham Division title as the final matches approach. Alcester and Ragley continued their unbeaten progress and play third-placed Ashton-under-Hill in a final-game decider
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Cyclist Tom to race in European Junior Cycling Tour Assen
PERSHORE High School pupil Tom Charles will pull on his Stratford club jersey to race in the European Junior Cycling Tour Assen 2017 in the Netherlands. The teenager will compete from July 31 to August 5 with more than 60 under 14s riders from 10 different
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UPDATED: Clare Marchant to leave Worcestershire County Council
UPDATED 2.45PM THE chief executive of Worcestershire County Council is to quit, it emerged today. Clare Marchant is leaving her £155,000-a-year job in June after landing a role running university admissions service UCAS. The announcement
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Young carers from Evesham and Worcester have their efforts recognised in awards ceremony
YOUNG people from Evesham and Worcester who care for relatives who have disabilities have had their dedication recognised at an awards ceremony. Aleshia Layton Cooper, Edward Edkins and Alisha Jeffcoat are this year's winners of the Tryangle Awards
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Tickets available for big clash between Evesham and Hereford
TICKETS are on sale for Evesham United's big game with champions Hereford FC at the Jubilee Stadium on Easter Monday, April 17 (3pm). The Robins are striving to make the Division One South and West play-offs in the Evo-Stik Southern League whose
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Teenagers rebailed over alleged race attack
TWO teenagers arrested for an alleged race attack have been rebailed. The pair, who are both from Worcester, were arrested after Sajid Bhatti was attacked outside Worcester Shrub Hill Station on New Year's Eve. Mr Bhatti, a taxi driver, aged
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Bredon Hill rugby team crowned year eight county champions
ASHTON-under-Hill's Bredon Hill Academy became year eight Worcestershire state school rugby champions in style. On the way to the final they beat Blessed Edward Oldcorne College from Worcester 40-5, Hanley Castle High School 60-0 and Nunnery Wood High
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Voice of Hereford and Worcester will compere the Worcester News education awards 2017 ceremony
WELL-known local radio broadcaster Dave Bradley will be hosting the ceremony for the Worcester News education awards this summer.The awards are aimed at highlighting those who work tirelessly to improve the futures of our young people across the county
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School finance officer Adam competing in world masters speed skating
PERSHORE High School finance officer Adam Hill has been selected to represent Great Britain in his age group in the World Masters International Speed Skating competition in Sheffield on Thursday and Friday. There are 71 competitors from 12 countries
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Volunteer coach Sam organises charity football tournaments after death of father
LENCHES volunteer coach Sam Cuff has organised a six-a-side football tournament for the second year running. The competition will be on Sunday at Evesham United at 10am with teams arriving from 9.35am onwards. Proceeds are going to the British
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Australian ace keen to develop "winning culture" at Worcestershire
JOHN Hastings is looking forward to playing his part in helping to develop a "winning culture" at New Road. Worcestershire's 2017 overseas player has quickly fitted into the dressing room and is already a popular figure. But Hastings is renowned
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Worcestershire's Moeen Ali recharges battery with visit to Islamic landmarks in Saudi Arabia
MOEEN Ali has recharged his batteries before returning to action with Worcestershire later this month with a visit to Saudi Arabia and landmarks associated with Islam. The 29-year-old completed another hectic winter with England by participating
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Wolves powering towards play-offs with victories over top three after winning at Glasgow
Glasgow Rocks 72 Worcester Wolves 88 IT was a 10 out of 10 for Worcester Wolves as they made it a perfect weekend by following up their pounding of Newcastle Eagles with an 88-72 dismissal of Glasgow Rocks. Coupled with last week’s toppling
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Public backs Malvern Hills District Councils plans to clamp down on dog fouling
RESIDENTS of Malvern Hills are backing plans by the district council to get dog owners to clean up their act.The council has completed a six-week consultation on plans for a Public Space Protection Order which would introduce three new offences. They
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Council leader takes swipe at litter louts spoiling Worcester's A449
THE leader of Worcester City Council has hit out over litter louts who blight the A449 - saying they need "major education". Councillor Adrian Gregson says too many drivers heading down the busy dual carriageway are using the route as a dumping
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£5,000 boost for activities project to engage hard-to-reach city youngsters
A NEW project to help hard-to-reach young people engage in physical activity is now in the bag thanks to a £5,000 grant from a Tesco funding scheme.Called the Mettapark scheme, it aims to use a green space at Perry Wood Local Nature Reserve, Worcester
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It's time to decide who will be the Worcester News Baby of the Year 2017
IT'S time for you, our readers, to help pick the little cherub who will be named the Worcester News Baby of the Year 2017.Almost 200 tiny tots posed for our photographers at CrownGate shopping centre and tomorrow (Tuesday) we will be publishing a
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Ikea deal behind revamp of Worcester's Farrier House into swanky boutique living quarter
A £1.7 million transformation of an "eyesore" Worcester building can today be revealed - under a deal with world-famous flatpack giants Ikea. Developers are going to revamp Farrier House into swanky boutique living quarters for students, giving
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Five things you need to know Monday
Top story: Van catches fire on the M5. Today's weather: Cloudy with some sunshine later today. Traffic and travel: Temporary traffic lights in Laugherne Road, Worcester. What's On: Line dancing in Worcester. Picture of the day: Van
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Woman who found out she was infertile at 26-years-old criticises IVF cuts
A WOMAN who found out she was infertile when she was 26-years-old has criticised plans to cut IVF treatments. Stephanie Trussler was not in a relationship and did not have any children when she was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure last
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This week's football fixtures
TUESDAY Midland League Premier Division: Stourport Swifts v Brocton (7.45pm). Division Two: Barnt Green Spartak v Coton Green (7.45pm). West Midlands League Premier Division: Bewdley Town v Dudley Sports; Shifnal Town v Malvern Town (both
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Give our arts venues a better deal, says Worcester peer
A WORCESTER peer has hit out over a lack of funding for the arts - saying venues like the Swan Theatre are suffering due to London-centric unfairness. Lord Richard Faulkner of Worcester says the finances of some of the city's most important performance
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Child grooming cases double across West Mercia Police's force region
CHILD grooming cases have doubled across the West Mercia Police force area over the last five years, figures reveal. Data from the Home Office reveals how there were 22 cases of adults grooming youngsters by meeting them in person during the 12-month
