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Two Sunday league games survive and produce 27 goals
ONLY two games survived the wet, windy weather in the McDonald's Worcester and District League on Sunday and both produced comprehensive wins. Callow End saw off Worcester Athletic 12-0 in the Premier Division to go top on goal difference above
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WEA 2020: Headteacher's delight at secondary school award win
A HEADTEACHER said he was delighted that his school was awarded with Secondary School of the Year. The Bewdley School, in Stourport Road, Bewdley, was crowned winner at the Worcester News education awards in 2019. Headteacher, Dave Hadley-Pryce
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Travelin' Man reaches Worcester
Travelin' Man, the UK's first and only tribute dedicated to 50s & 60s rock 'n' roll legend Ricky Nelson, returns to Huntingdon Hall after its highly successful 2018 debut. Hosted by John Banner, this time the chairs in front of the stage will be
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STORM DENNIS: Ambulance service prepare for evacuations
WEST Midlands Ambulance Service has increased it’s state of readiness in light of the developing situation with flooding now affecting many parts of the Region. All of the Trust’s 30 4×4 ambulances are available to respond to incidents along with
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STORM DENNIS: Pub staff battle to keep floods at bay
A PUB worker has barricaded himself inside the pub to try and hold back the flooding from Storm Dennis. Steve Edrop, 42 works and lives at the Fox Inn in Bransford. He said: "Water is rising steadily here at Bransford. We have barricaded
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WEA 2020: Winning Newcomer award was 'real privilege'
LAST year’s Newcomer of the Year winner was Amanda Mason from St Clement’s CE Primary School. Mrs Mason was nominated for being “the most caring person you could ever meet”. Reflecting on the time since her award win, she said: “It was an incredible
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Storm Dennis road closures: Here's a list of the roads closed due to flooding, Sunday
A NUMBER of roads around Worcestershire have been closed due to flooding. Among them was the A449 which was closed both ways between Claines and Ombersley due to flooding - but reopened at 2pm. Worcestershire County Council has published this
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Grand charity gesture by ladies golf section
Evesham Golf Club Ladies closed out last month with a busy day, encompassing three events. On the course, players took part in the Nora Olsen Cup competition, a Greensome Stableford format. The winners were Patsy Brumage and Stephanie Bartlett
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WEA 2020: Pride of primary school of the year winners
PERRYFIELDS Primary PRU won Primary School of the Year at the 2019 Worcestershire Education Awards. Rob Harrison, deputy head teacher said: “Perryfields Primary PRU were extremely proud to be even nominated in the category of Primary School of the
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Kvesic linked with Warriors return - Mills wages said to be putting off suitors
ENGLAND flanker Matt Kvesic has reportedly “agreed a deal” to return to boyhood club Warriors. The 27-year-old headed to Gloucester having emerged through the academy at Sixways, making 55 appearances before leaving as a hot prospect at the age
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IN THE DOCK: Cases at Worcester Magistrates Court last week
THESE are some of the cases that were heard at Worcester Magistrates Court last week. Thomas Fincher, of Astwood Road, Worcester, pleaded guilty to the charges when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on January 13. The assault and criminal
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WEA 2020: Winning teacher of the year was ‘a moment I’ll cherish forever’
LAST year’s Teacher of the Year award went to Anna-Marie Rooney from Our Lady of Mt Carmel in Redditch. Mrs Rooney was nominated for her tireless work over the last 15 years in improving the education experience of her pupils. Reflecting on her
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CRIME FILES: Mum jailed for lying about being raped
WORCESTER readers expressed vitriol for a mother who's claims her ex partner had raped her whilst she was on her way back from a pub turned out to be lies. This time six years ago Lisa Yapp was on the front page after being jailed for three years
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Fears new garage could become unofficial taxi office after objections to neighbour building on land he does not own
RESIDENTS have said a plan to build a garage and home as part of an ‘unofficial taxi office’ should not be allowed as part of the land does not belong to their neighbour - but the council has said it should go ahead. A plan to build a new detached
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RIP: Worcester News death notices, February 13 and 14
The following death notices were published in the Worcester News this week. THERESA WILLIAMS 'MARY' At Wishmoor Care Home on Thursday, February 6th, 2020, aged 92 years. Sister to the Reverend Arthur Williams. Funeral Service at The Vale Crematorium
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WEA 2020: SENCO winner 'overwhelmed'
A WOMAN said she was overwhelmed to be awarded with the Special Needs (SENCO) Award. Beverly Blower, from the Aspire Academy in Worcester, was triumphant in last year’s SENCO category. Mrs Blower has been at the academy since it opened in 2014
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Bath "made it more of a contest than it needed to be" at Worcester
DIRECTOR of rugby Stuart Hooper felt both teams had pushed the pendulum the other way after Bath edged a 22-21 win at Warriors. Worcester bounced back from conceding an early try to lead 13-10 at the break and warranted a greater margin thanks