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AWARD: Beth Addis from Mazak receives her award. Picture: Kevin Baldwin

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Apprentices from city firm Yamazaki Mazak scoop prestigious awards at ceremony

STUDENTS: International students have been visiting the city.

STUDENTS: International students have been visiting the city.

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International students enjoy what Worcester has to offer during visits

LOTTERY BOOST: Maggs Day Centre has received lottery funding.

LOTTERY BOOST: Maggs Day Centre has received lottery funding.

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Maggs Day Centre secures new lottery funding

Apprentice award winners Faisal Zaib and Ben Hyde with Sanctuary’s Director – Corporate Services, Nicole Seymour.

Apprentice award winners Faisal Zaib and Ben Hyde with Sanctuary’s Director – Corporate Services, Nicole Seymour.

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Sanctuary Group apprentices pick up prestigious accolades at Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards

‘Open for business’ is the message from Worcestershire County Council

‘Open for business’ is the message from Worcestershire County Council

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‘Open for business’ is the message from Worcestershire County Council

NEW CHAIRMAN: Mark Hopton with outgoing chairman David Butcher.

NEW CHAIRMAN: Mark Hopton with outgoing chairman David Butcher.

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Acorns Children's Hospice appoints new chairman

SCHEME: Kat Jones, University of Worcester Business School; Vaughan Esprey, Titania; Glen Stimson, University of Worcester student; Councillor Geoff Williams.

SCHEME: Kat Jones, University of Worcester Business School; Vaughan Esprey, Titania; Glen Stimson, University of Worcester student; Councillor Geoff Williams.

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Worcester IT Firm Titania takes on apprentice thanks to new funding scheme

Godfrey Harvey (front left) receiving his award from Dr Susie Hart. Pictured with the seniors badminton programme.

Godfrey Harvey (front left) receiving his award from Dr Susie Hart. Pictured with the seniors badminton programme.

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Godfrey Harvey, 82, wins University of Worcester award for commitment to fitness

Hand-made model of Worcester Cathedral to raise money for St Richard's Hospice

Hand-made model of Worcester Cathedral to raise money for St Richard's Hospice

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Hand-made model of Worcester Cathedral to raise money for St Richard's Hospice

ACCREDITED: Perdiswell Leisure Centre has been award the Inclusive Fitness mark. Centre manager Rob Tyler with Councillor Mike Johnson.

ACCREDITED: Perdiswell Leisure Centre has been award the Inclusive Fitness mark. Centre manager Rob Tyler with Councillor Mike Johnson.

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Perdiswell Leisure Centre awarded prestigious accreditation for disability

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Latimer Court care home invites isolated Worcester residents to join them for Christmas lunch

Npower staff help raise £80,000 for Children in Need at Worcester call centre

Npower staff help raise £80,000 for Children in Need at Worcester call centre

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npower staff help raise £80,000 for Children in Need at Worcester call centre

AWARD: Ceremony host Mark Watson with award winner Ellie Harrison and Phil Arch, from Morgan Motors.

AWARD: Ceremony host Mark Watson with award winner Ellie Harrison and Phil Arch, from Morgan Motors.

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Apprentice Ellie Harrison from city cyber firm scoops award

UNVEILED: The the solid bronze commemorative bust was unveiled at the gala evening.

UNVEILED: The the solid bronze commemorative bust was unveiled at the gala evening.

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D'Oliveira Foundation holds successful gala evening

One of Worcester's busiest ever Christmas periods predicted for city shops and businesses

One of Worcester's busiest ever Christmas periods predicted for city shops and businesses

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One of Worcester's busiest ever Christmas periods predicted for city shops and businesses

AWARD: Airband director, Red Peel, picks up award for Fastest Growing Family Business at the Midlands Family Business Awards. Picture: portraitcollective/Paul Carroll

AWARD: Airband director, Red Peel, picks up award for Fastest Growing Family Business at the Midlands Family Business Awards. Picture: portraitcollective/Paul Carroll

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Airband scoops the awards at Midlands Family Business Awards

GYMNAST: Olympian Kristian Thomas recently visited University of Worcester students.

GYMNAST: Olympian Kristian Thomas recently visited University of Worcester students.

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Kristian Thomas, Olympian, visits University of Worcester students

MEDIA CENTRE: Chris and Theresa Green. Picture: Martin Humby.

MEDIA CENTRE: Chris and Theresa Green. Picture: Martin Humby.

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New media centre for businesses opens in Worcester

PRAISE: University of Worcester Vice Chancellor, Professor David Green, High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Stephen Betts, and his wife Caroline.

PRAISE: University of Worcester Vice Chancellor, Professor David Green, High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Stephen Betts, and his wife Caroline.

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High Sheriff Stephen Betts praises University of Worcester's facilities during recent visit

LECTURE: Former Home Secretary is to give a lecture at Worcester Cathedral. Picture: Jonathan Barry.

LECTURE: Former Home Secretary is to give a lecture at Worcester Cathedral. Picture: Jonathan Barry.

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Former Home Secretary Charles Clarke to give Worcester Cathedral lecture

JOINED FORCES: University of Worcester worked with Beijing Sports University for a meeting.

JOINED FORCES: University of Worcester worked with Beijing Sports University for a meeting.

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University of Worcester joins forces with Chinese university for international conference

Exterior of Latimer Court Care Home, Darwin Avenue, Worcester. 11.2.16 0616005002.

Exterior of Latimer Court Care Home, Darwin Avenue, Worcester. 11.2.16 0616005002.

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Team 999 told: We'll give you free food and drink

GO GREEN: University of Worcester ranks top four in sustainability survey.

GO GREEN: University of Worcester ranks top four in sustainability survey.

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University of Worcester ranks near top of list of most sustainable in the country

SUCCESS: Student Emma Bailey has celebrated a triple triumph in one week.

SUCCESS: Student Emma Bailey has celebrated a triple triumph in one week.

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University of Worcester student, mum-of-three, celebrates triple success

Perdiswell Leisure Centre wins award

Perdiswell Leisure Centre wins award

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Perdiswell Leisure Centre wins award

Specsavers launches Christmas shoebox appeal in Droitwich

Specsavers launches Christmas shoebox appeal in Droitwich

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Specsavers launches Christmas shoebox appeal

AWARD: Green campaigns win Green Apple Environment Awards.

AWARD: Green campaigns win Green Apple Environment Awards.

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Worcester green campaigns win international awards

AWARDS: Wonderful Worcestershire award founders Julia Williams and Sarah-Mayo Evans.

AWARDS: Wonderful Worcestershire award founders Julia Williams and Sarah-Mayo Evans.

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Worcester-based entrepreneurs launch new initiative celebrating talented men and women

Nostalgia 1997 Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre.

Nostalgia 1997 Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre.

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Excitement builds ahead of Worcester's Victorian Fayre

CHARITY: Mayor of Worcester Steve Mackay. Picture: Andy Burton

CHARITY: Mayor of Worcester Steve Mackay. Picture: Andy Burton

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Mayor of Worcester to make fundraising dive

COMPETITION: David Blake, Jonathan Brew, Laura White and Elaine Haines, judges of the art competition.

COMPETITION: David Blake, Jonathan Brew, Laura White and Elaine Haines, judges of the art competition.

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Judges impressed with creativity in Worcester inspired art competition

DANCING: Ballroom dancing is one of the sessions on offer. Picture: Jon Parker Lee Photography Ltd.

DANCING: Ballroom dancing is one of the sessions on offer. Picture: Jon Parker Lee Photography Ltd.

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New fitness sessions are launched in Worcester

TOP RANKING: Jonathan Brew from Harrison Clark Rickerbys. Picture: James Greenoff.

TOP RANKING: Jonathan Brew from Harrison Clark Rickerbys. Picture: James Greenoff.

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Worcester law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys gains top ranking in legal directory

APPRENTICES: Southco's apprentice programme is starting to receive wider recognition.

APPRENTICES: Southco's apprentice programme is starting to receive wider recognition.

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Worcester manufacturing firm dedicated to bringing through the next generation

Glamorous Snowdrop Ball to raise cash for Worcester's St Richard's Hospice

Glamorous Snowdrop Ball to raise cash for Worcester's St Richard's Hospice

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Glamorous Snowdrop Ball to raise cash for Worcester's St Richard's Hospice

The Worcester Christmas Lights are switched on outside the Guildhall, High Street, Worcester. .Pic Jonathan Barry 17.11.16 4616075210.

The Worcester Christmas Lights are switched on outside the Guildhall, High Street, Worcester. .Pic Jonathan Barry 17.11.16 4616075210.

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Big switch on of Worcester Christmas lights is just a fortnight away

AWARD: Charlotte Meade, Nicole Seymour and William Pargeter.

AWARD: Charlotte Meade, Nicole Seymour and William Pargeter.

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Sanctuary employees celebrate success in awards

NOMINATED: Worcester Racecourse has been nominated for an award

NOMINATED: Worcester Racecourse has been nominated for an award

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Worcester Racecourse nominated for prestigious award

SUCCESS STORY: Dom Portman with Councillor Lucy Hodgson, chairman of Worcester City Council’s place and economic development sub-committee, and members of the Fancy Dress Worldwide team dressed in Halloween outfits.Picture: Andy Burton.

SUCCESS STORY: Dom Portman with Councillor Lucy Hodgson, chairman of Worcester City Council’s place and economic development sub-committee, and members of the Fancy Dress Worldwide team dressed in Halloween outfits.Picture: Andy Burton.

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Growing city fancy dress firm enjoys Halloween boost

BONFIRE: Worcester Round Table bonfire team.

BONFIRE: Worcester Round Table bonfire team.

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Bonfire night to go off with a bang at Pitchcroft

PROMOTIONS: Rosalind Andrews, Clare Emery and Harry Bengough from Harrison Clark Rickerbys.

PROMOTIONS: Rosalind Andrews, Clare Emery and Harry Bengough from Harrison Clark Rickerbys.

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New partners celebrate promotions at Harrison Clark Rickerbys

Tour of Britain, Worcester to Cardiff, Neuralised start in Worcester..ENDS.Picture by David Griffiths.

Tour of Britain, Worcester to Cardiff, Neuralised start in Worcester..ENDS.Picture by David Griffiths.

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Tour of Britain proved a £500,000 boost to city economy new figures show

Annual ball raises thousands for local good causes

Annual ball raises thousands for local good causes

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Annual ball raises thousands for local good causes

TEACHERS: The University of Worcester has welcomed more than 500 trainee teachers.

TEACHERS: The University of Worcester has welcomed more than 500 trainee teachers.

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University teacher trainees to help fill shortages in classrooms

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I Love Worcester - Elaine Taylor, city librarian

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I Love Worcester? Sheila Chance

GRADUATION: University of Worcester graduation week takes place next week.

GRADUATION: University of Worcester graduation week takes place next week.

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Clare Balding to receive honourary degree during University's graduation week

DONATION: A generous donation has been made to NSPCC's school service.

DONATION: A generous donation has been made to NSPCC's school service.

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Council make generous donation to NSPCC's school service

DISCOVER HiSTORY: St George Celebrations Gheluvelt Park, Discover History's George aka Paul Harding leads the parade. Picture: David Griffiths.

DISCOVER HiSTORY: St George Celebrations Gheluvelt Park, Discover History's George aka Paul Harding leads the parade. Picture: David Griffiths.

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I Love Worcester - History at the heart of Worcester

Mayor's family fun day being held this half term week

Mayor's family fun day being held this half term week

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Mayor's family fun day being held this half term week

STUDIO: The new Papersky studio in Reindeer Court.

STUDIO: The new Papersky studio in Reindeer Court.

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New photographic studio open in Worcester city centre

SCHOOL SUPPORT: Rachel Gent from Place Partnership.

SCHOOL SUPPORT: Rachel Gent from Place Partnership.

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Place Partnership strengthens support for schools with key appointment

APPRENTICESHIPS: Worcester MP Robin Walker with with Energy Minister Richard Harrington during a recent visit to Worcester Bosch's new training facilityt for apprentices.

APPRENTICESHIPS: Worcester MP Robin Walker with with Energy Minister Richard Harrington during a recent visit to Worcester Bosch's new training facilityt for apprentices.

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Worcester MP welcomes news that apprenticeships numbers in the city are on the rise

COMPETITION: Heidi, aged eight, working on her ceramic plate for the art competition.

COMPETITION: Heidi, aged eight, working on her ceramic plate for the art competition.

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City art competition receives generous donation