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Daily Diary, May 30, 1915
LOCAL CASUALTIES: 0 ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 1,304 First Battalion draft of one officer and 50 other ranks join. Take over B lines (Right and Centre Subsections) at short notice from Fourth London Regiment, 129th Baluchis and some Connaught
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Mitchell battles on to help steer Worcestershire Rapids to victory over Leicestershire Foxes
A SECOND match in 24 hours was a step too far for Leicestershire Foxes as their NatWest T20 Blast challenge took a blow with a six-wicket defeat by Worcestershire Rapids at New Road. Daryl Mitchell was the home side's wounded matchwinner, accelerating
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Five saddle up for epic ride
A TEAM of five intrepid motorcyclists are preparing to ride 850 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of a Worcester hospice which cared for a friend in her final days.Rob North along with his 24-year-old son Andrew, friends Lewis and Roger Jones
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Hospital trust hears recommendations from Jimmy Saville report
HOSPITAL bosses in Worcestershire have taken on board a series of recommendations setting out how a repeat of the circumstances which allowed Jimmy Saville to abuse patients can be avoided.A report into how the disgraced TV presenter was able to get away
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Spetchley mum appeals for safe return of her teenage son's stolen bike
A MUM has appealed for the safe return of her teenage son's bike, which was stolen from Fish Street in Worcester.Cameron Penn's Carrera bicycle was locked up in a bike rack when it was stolen on Thursday, between 2pm and 4pm.Cameron, aged 16, needs the
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Adopt a cat at animal charity's rehoming day
CATS in need of adoption will be the star attraction at a charity's rehoming show next month.The RSPCA Worcester & Mid Worcestershire Branch is currently at full capacity with cats and desperately needs to rehome some in order to take in others that are
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Doctor incorrectly inserted two tubes into a critically ill patient, report finds
A DOCTOR at Worcestershire Royal Hospital incorrectly inserted two tubes into a critically ill patient, who later died, a report has found.A report into the ‘never event’ presented to the board of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust on Thursday,
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Caged woman will symbolise plight of Malvern's lonely elderly
COMMUNITY Action Malvern will be locking one of its volunteers in a cage for the second year running to dramatise the plight of lonely older people. Malli Wadge will be locked in the cage, built to resemble a normal living room, but with prison-style
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Tributes are paid to dedicated Wells councillor
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former long-serving member of Malvern Hills District Council and the Hills Conservators. John Tretheway represented the Wells ward on the district council for many years before his retirement in 2007, and he served
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Residents' dismay as 92 new homes approved for village
A CONTENTIOUS development of 92 homes in Hartlebury has been given the go-ahead.Councillors approved the Taylor Wimpey plans for land to the west of Old Worcester Road on Thursday (May 28) despite vocal opposition from the community.A parish councillor
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'Mini tornado' leaves path of destruction through Worcester allotments
A FREAK weather system ripped through a set of allotments in Worcester on Friday morning leaving a devastating path of destruction. The strong winds - which allotment owners said they believed was a 'mini tornado' - hit the allotments in Droitwich
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Pub landlord at Bush Inn says he's been left "disgusted" at his treatment
A DEVASTATED former Worcester pub landlord says his life has been turned upside down after witnessing a fight at the Bush Inn - revealing how he's been made "unemployed and homeless". John Rowan, 64, says he's been left "disgusted" at his treatment
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Getting up close to wildlife
WILDLIFE experts are running an evening course to help people get even closer to their favourite animals.Members of the Worcestershire Recorders, a local society that record wildlife found in the county, are leading the discovering microscopes session
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Second sudden restaurant closure from man behind House
A CELEBRITY hangout run by the man behind the defunct House bar and restaurant in Worcester has closed suddenly. Amanzi in Liverpool, a multi-million pound venture by Riad Erraji, shut up shop this week just five months after a grand opening.
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UPDATED: Council cones off part of Worcester's Ketch island after safety concerns
UPDATED 5PM UNDER-FIRE council chiefs today coned off part of Worcester's Ketch island - saying the move was prompted by "safety concerns" from the public. After three days of heavy criticism, highways workers have placed cones to section-off
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Sixways hosts Gloucester and Bordeaux-Begles in European play-off
SIXWAYS hosts an Aviva Premiership side on Sunday ahead of Worcester Warriors' promotion to the top flight next season. Gloucester fans will be flocking to Worcester as their side tackle French outfit Bordeaux-Begles in the 2015-16 European Rugby
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Can you solve the mystery of the old Cinderella sports pavilion clock?
PEOPLE across Worcester are being urged to solve the mystery of an old clock which used to form part of the Cinderella sports ground pavilion - so it can be returned to its rightful place. Last week we revealed how the demolition of the historic
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Former RGS student issues plea for cash to help support Nepal orphanage
A CHARITY'S founder has issued a rallying cry for donations to help support its mission in Nepal. Worcester man Ed Turner set up Operation Nepali Child, which supports an orphanage –Sharada's Shelter for Children – in the disaster-stricken country
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More turmoil for hospital trust as chief executive signed off sick
TURMOIL continues at the organisation running Worcestershire Royal Hospital, with its chief executive signed off on sick leave.Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust chief executive Penny Venables did not attend either of the organisation's past two
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Kidderminster Harriers lose midfielder Jack Byrne to Solihull Moors
POPULAR Kidderminster Harriers midfielder Jack Byrne has ended a five-year stay at Aggborough to sign for Solihull Moors. The 25-year-old turned down a new deal at Harriers in order to drop down a division and go part-time with the ambitious Moors
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Proposed move for Inkberrow post office
INKBERROW post office could be moved to new premises, under plans being considered by Post Office Limited.The proposed new location is The Forge Shop in High Street, which is 390-metres from the current post office, and would be a “modern, open-plan,
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Tragic son remembered on anniversary
THE family of a Worcestershire teenager who died one year ago in a tragic accident have paid tribute to their “inspirational son”.Josh Jones, 18, of Stourport, was working underneath a car when the axle stand feet buckled and the vehicle fell on top
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Contractor to take over management of sewer network from Monday
A NEW company is to take over the job of maintaining and repairing the sewer network across Worcestershire.Public and regulated services provider Amey has been awarded a £250 million contact to take over the waste water element of the Severn Trent Water
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Driver escapes without injury following collision in Malvern
A FORTY-five year old driver from Malvern escaped without injury following a collision in his grey Ford Fiesta Zetec, in Townsend Way, Malvern.The single-vehicle incident occurred at around 11pm on Thursday and was reported to the police by a member of
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Celebration of Elgar and his country at birthday concert
THE Elgar Birthplace Museum in Lower Broadheath will hold an Elgar Birthday Concert on Friday, June 5.Chamber Choir Octavo will perform at the concert from 7.30pm and tickets cost £10. Their programme is called 'Of the Hills and the Heavens' and presents
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Roz on the road to success
ROZ Golds is really going places after making the finals of a top transport awards scheme.The 31-years-old from St John's, Worcester, who works for coach company National Express, has been shortlisted in the Freight Transport Association’s everywoman
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Lib Dem causes Facebook meltdown
WE all knew Councillor Tom Wells was popular - let's face it, getting re-elected as a Liberal Democrat these days is akin to winning an Olympic gold medal. But now even Councillor Wells' startling levels of Nelson Mandela-like fanfare have surged
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Jewellery and hedge trimmer stolen near Bewdley
JEWELLERY said to have great sentimental value to the owner and a hedge trimmer were stolen from a house in Station Road, Far Forest, near Bewdley, after burglars forced their way into the home between 10am and 5pm on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25.Anyone
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Cattery to hold rehoming day
TEME Acre Cattery in St John's is holding a rehoming day on Saturday, June 13.From 11.30am until 2.30pm people can visit the cattery on Old Road, Old Powick Bridge, to see if they can find a furry friend for them. All cats are microchipped, vaccinated
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More hospital staff vaccinated against flu in Worcestershire than anywhere else in the region
MORE staff were vaccinated against flu at the organisation running Worcestershire’s three major hospitals this winter than at any other NHS trust in the region. More than 3,000 people working at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust – nearly
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Fancy future for freshers business
A BOOMING, student-based Worcester business has launched a crowd investment campaign to help fund its continued 300 per cent year on year growth.Fancy Fresher in Shrub Hill Industrial Estate is an online fancy dress company, operating heavily in the student
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Lucky Worcester Warriors fan 'over the Moon' to be handed Chris Pennell's boots
A LUCKY Worcester Warriors supporter had a double delight this week – after his side won promotion and he was handed his favourite player's boots. Luke Sloane, aged 11, who has special needs, was left "over the Moon" after the promotion-clinching
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Wow! Here's a sky high view of the biggest Worcester roads revamp for a generation
THIS stunning image shows the progress on the most significant Worcester roads revamp for a generation - as the £41 million A4440 Southern Link Road work marches on relentlessly. Your Worcester News has secured this picture taken from a drone,
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Police appeal after taxi driver assaulted in Redditch
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a taxi driver was assaulted in Redditch. The 40-year-old, who was driving a while Fiat Scudo, stopped near Papa Johns pizza in Church Green West at about 12.45pm on Saturday, May 16 to drop off his five
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Police warn motorists of increase in catalytic converter thefts
ANY suspicious activity around parked vehicles is recommended to be reported to the police following an increase in catalytic converter thefts around the Malvern Hills policing area.Police say the increase in thefts is due to the rise in the value of
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Mountain bike stolen
POLICE are looking at CCTV footage following the theft of a silver Carrera mountain bike that was stolen from a cycle rack in Martley Road, Lower Broadheath, between 5pm on Friday May 1 and 9am on Monday May 25. The bike is valued at £200.
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Premier Inn set for 50-bedroom extension
A TWO-STOREY extension to the Premier Inn near Evesham has been approved by councillors.The L-shaped addition to the hotel on the A46 in Twyford will house 50 new en-suite bedrooms, bringing the hotel's total capacity to more than 100 bedrooms.An increase
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Blind man whose life was changed by county charity wants to help transform the lives of others
A DROITWICH man who had his life changed by a county charity after he lost his sight is changing the lives of others through volunteering. Allan Roberts, aged 70, was registered blind five years ago. After losing the ability to drive, use a computer and
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Council u-turn over Crowle housing development
A COUNCIL u-turn has resulted in the rejection of a small housing development in a Worcestershire village.The planned six-property build on land off Church Road, Crowle, was approved by Wychavon District Council in January, subject to a Section 106 agreement
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UPDATE: Railway bridge safe following collision with lorry
TRAFFIC is running smoothly again following an incident this morning at Black Bridge, Hartlebury, on the A450 to Mustow Green, near the junction of the A449 Worcester to Kidderminster road. Network Rail said the vehicle struck the bridge at 8.28am
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Two new appointments in law firm's commercial department
THERE have been two new appointments to the commercial team at Thursfields Solicitors.Claire Cooper has returned to the firm as associate solicitor, having trained and qualified as a solicitor with the firm in 2003. She spent 10 years in Birmingham working
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Join in with big lunch at Evesham Methodist Church
PEOPLE can enjoy a free lunch at Evesham Methodist Church on Sunday.From 12.30pm visitors to the church on Bridge Street can take part in the Big Lunch, a national event which encourages people around the country to meet their neighbours. A morning service
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Police issue reminder of dangers of drink-driving as weather hots up
DRIVERS are being reminded of the dangers of drinking and driving as the weather hots up. The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is warning people once again of the dangers of getting behind the wheel while under the influence
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Should Worcester introduce congestion charging or reduce its parking spaces?
CALLS are being made to reduce the number of parking spaces in Worcester as a way of discouraging people from driving in - and launch congestion charging. A major seven-month review into the city's congestion is now nearing an end, with a Worcester
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More bins, benches and lighting would improve county's canals, according to readers
MORE lighting, bins and benches would improve stretches of Worcestershire's canals, according to locals.Yesterday your Worcester News published a story asking residents to share their ideas on how to improve and make the most of the county's historic
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Burst pipe causing water supply problems in Barbourne Road area of Worcester
SEVERN Trent Water has reported a burst water pipe in Barbourne Road, Worcester, which could be causing water supplies to be off or low pressure for customers.Teams are on site this morning, Friday, and Severn Trent Water has said it will work around
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Former poultry building in open countryside to become house
A FORMER poultry building in open countryside will be replaced with an agricultural worker's dwelling.The scheme at Lincomb Farm in Crossway Green, near Stourport, was approved by Wychavon District Council's planning committee yesterday (Thursday, May
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Severn Sounds Festival kicks off in Worcester today
A THREE-DAY music festival kicks off in Worcester today, with a host of local bands set to take centre stage. Severn Sounds Festival, held in the Pavilion in the Park in Tybridge Street, Worcester, runs until late on Sunday. Organisers announced
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Lorry gets stuck under bridge causing delays to traffic
A LORRY has got stuck this morning, Friday, under Black Bridge on the A450 Mustor Green and Stourbridge road near the junction of the A449 Worcester to Kidderminster Road. Traffic is expected to be held up in both directions of the A450 for some time
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Cyclist ready to lead 100-strong team on charity ride
A CYCLIST is preparing to set off with his 100-strong team on an fundraising ride from Worcester to Aberdovey in Wales.Toby Fellows, a surveyor, organised the 100 mile cycle event in aid of St Richard's Hospice.Cyclists will leave from the King's School
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Hospital death review process is to be overhauled
THE way deaths in Worcestershire’s three acute hospitals are reviewed to determine if their care could have been improved or their death prevented is to be overhauled. At a meeting of the board of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust on Thursday
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Top bands up for Livestock Festival this year
A STAR-studded line up will send tunes ringing out across the Malvern Hills this summer. Livestock Festival, held at Manor Farm in Longdon near Tewkesbury, overlooking the beauty spot, will this year feature chart-toppers Scouting for Girls, Toploader
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Five things you need to know Friday
Top story: Council to bring forward safety investigation after video of Ketch island is seen 68,000 times. COUNCIL chiefs have agreed to bring forward a safety probe on Worcester's controversial Ketch island - after a Facebook video lampooning
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Worcester's Blobbie Williams wants to "take on Eurovision" with his own bid next year
A WELL-known Worcester tribute singer wants to take on the world with his own bid for Eurovision next year.Tony James, better known as Blobbie Williams, said he is considering throwing his hat in to the ring to sing for Britain at the song contest.This
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A&E problems must be fixed by winter, says hospitals boss
QUICK action needs to be taken to avoid a repeat of last winter’s chaos at Worcestershire’s two A&E departments, a hospital boss has warned.Last winter saw an unprecedented amount a pressure at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital
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Chairman of Magna Carta committee sees the sights of namesake city
A MAN who is instrumental in driving the year's Magna Carta celebrations spent a day exploring historical sites in his namesake city.Sir Robert Worcester, chairman of the Magna Carta 800th anniversary commemoration committee, arrived in Worcester at midday
