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A £40,000 bill for church demolition

9:50am Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE cost of demolishing an iconic church at the heart of Ronkswood in Worcester could be up to £40,000, a public meeting was told.

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Dog ashes taken in Kidderminster burglary

1:36pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MAN has been left devastated when he returned home from a holiday to find his house had been burgled and his dog’s ashes had been stolen.

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My black pear tree bid has borne fruit

6:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A COMMEMORATIVE sign that disappeared from a tree planted by Royal hands has been replaced with the help of a Worcester councillor.

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Man wanted to bite noses off police officers

3:50pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A DRUNK man who punched an innocent bystander in the face in an unprovoked attack then threatened to bite the noses off the police officers who arrested him.

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D-Day nearing over police base building closures

3:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

POLICE and crime commissioner Bill Longmore has paid tribute to Worcestershire’s voluntary groups - saying they are vital in shaping the future amid imminent building closures.

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Don't "put the brakes" on handing over council services, says ex-leader

2:40pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE new leadership of Worcester City Council has been warned not to “put the brakes” on controversial plans to hand over services to outside providers.

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Man attacked after he was asked for a cigarette

1:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MAN was assaulted in an 'unprovoked assault' after he told two men he did not have a cigarette.

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We’re walking our way to good health

12:40pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

MORE people walk to work in Worcester than anywhere else in the West Midlands, new research has revealed.

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Nasty assault - man suffers facial injuries at Kidderminster club

12:37pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MAN suffered facial injuries during a 'nasty assault' in Kidderminster.

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We're just wild about animals

12:20pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

CHILDREN and their families can find out more about some amazing animals courtesy of a local wildlife charity this half-term.

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Andrew Heath murder accused due in Birmingham court tomorrow

11:54am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MAN accused of the murder of a man in his Worcester flat is due to appear at court tomorrow.

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Free schools in Worcestershire given the green light

11:29am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

TWO free schools have been given the go-ahead in Worcestershire after the government announced its latest round of approved applications.

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High Court overturns anonymity order on Gillam Street child killer

10:14am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE High Court has overturned an order granting anonymity to Gillam Street killer David McGreavy, who murdered three children in Worcester in 1973.

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Work programme criticised for 'failing' disadvantaged people

10:05am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE Government’s main programme for getting people into work has been criticised for failing the most disadvantaged - despite figures showing it has made a real difference in Worcester.

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Police defend DNA testing more than 2,000 children in West Mercia

9:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

POLICE in Worcestershire have defended taking DNA samples from 2,000 children over two years.

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Worcester-Birmingham rail services disrupted by cable thieves

9:20am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

CABLE thieves have damaged tracks at Hartlebury, causing disruption to train services this morning between Worcester and Birmingham.

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Dedicated to little Spartan, the baby left blind, deaf and brain damaged by a medical mistake. Watch his video of love

7:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE parents of a newborn baby left severely brain damaged after a student midwife failed to act on the signs of jaundice want to ensure the mistakes are never repeated.

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Worcester's Eric Cantona found dead. Inquest opens into football fan with famous name

6:17pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A FOOTBALL superfan from Worcester who changed his name by deed poll to Eric Cantona has died.

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Man charged with attempted murder after Worcester attack

5:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A WORCESTER man has been charged with attempted murder and grievous bodily harm with intent following a knife attack in the city.

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Doctors "cannot guarantee" patient safety at A&E

5:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

DOCTORS have issued a chilling warning that patient safety can no longer be guaranteed at Worcestershire’s A&E departments.

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Future of Ronkswood church discussed

5:07pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE cost of demolishing an iconic church at the heart of Ronkswood could be up to £40,000, a public meeting was told.

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Morgan among name plates going under hammer

4:40pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

AN auction of personalised registration plates is being held at one of the most iconic car factories for the first time.

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Blind man in action call over buses

4:04pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A BLIND Worcester man is backing calls for bus companies to install recorded ‘next stop’ announcements on their services.

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Crunch time over Labour call to 'license' private landlords in Worcester

3:01pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

CONTROVERSIAL calls to license all private rented homes across Worcester are facing a crunch decision next month, it has emerged.

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Could Worcester be getting a new four or five star hotel?

1:04pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

COULD Worcester be getting a huge four or five star hotel in the city centre - and is there a need for it?

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Former Worcester Mayor: I couldn't have done it without my wife

11:09am Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE former Mayor of Worcester has spoken of his pride in serving the Faithful City - and paid tribute to his “fantastic” wife for making it all happen.

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Mum lost leg in cycling horror

10:20am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A BRAVE mum-of-two who suffered horrific injuries when she was crushed by a lorry in Worcester has spoken publicly of her ordeal for the first time – and called for new measures to stop a repeat of the crash incident which changed her life forever.

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Our church is still open for business

10:10am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A CHURCHWARDEN says she is worried that worshippers will mistakenly think a Worcester church has closed because of its boarded-up windows.

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UPDATE: Fire at cooking oil recycling centre

8:30am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A LARGE fire broke out at a cooking oil recycling centre in Stourport-on-Severn last night.

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Talented club is captured on film

7:50pm Monday 20th May 2013

A WEEKLY Worcester social club set up for adults with learning disabilities and autism is the subject of a new film.

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Help to shape News’ future

7:30pm Monday 20th May 2013

TOO many letters, or not enough? Do you think we cover sport well enough? Or should we be focusing more on news in your area?

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Stolen love letters are recovered at an auction

4:20pm Monday 20th May 2013

THE daughter of a Worcestershire vicar is set to recover stolen wartime letters sent between her parents after finding out they were being sold at auction.

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Ten cars scratched and dented in Kidderminster

4:11pm Monday 20th May 2013

VANDALS scratched and dented ten parked cars causing more than £4,000 worth of damage.

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Market for first-time buyers is on the up

3:30pm Monday 20th May 2013

AFTER months of having room for improvement, estate agents in Worcester believe the market for first-time buyers is on the up.

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Conservative leadership "arrogant" over gay marriage, says top Worcester Tory

3:27pm Monday 20th May 2013

POLL: The president of Worcester Conservatives has accused his own party’s leadership of being “arrogant” over gay marriage.

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MPs in line for pay rises of £10,000

12:38pm Monday 20th May 2013

POLL: MPs are in line for dramatic pay rises of between £10,000 and £20,000 - with one county parliamentarian admitting they face being “lambasted” by the public.

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UKIP says Eric Kitson "deceived" party - and issues apology

11:27am Monday 20th May 2013

THE UK Independence Party has today issued an unprecedented apology over Eric Kitson - and claimed they were “deceived” by him.

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Man charged with two attempted murders following Hereford stabbing

10:31am Monday 20th May 2013

A MAN has been charged with two attemped murders following the stabbing of two men in Hereford.

Battle to keep pre-school open

9:10am Monday 20th May 2013

THE LONG-term future of a pre-school hangs in the balance as parents and staff attempt to raise £100,000 to build a permanent classroom.

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I won't let my son be sent to a home

7:50am Monday 20th May 2013

CONTROVERSIAL plans to scrap at-home care for the vulnerable in Worcestershire are facing a challenge in the High Court after a 17-year-old’s mother brought legal action.

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Crisp maker up for sale

5:06pm Sunday 19th May 2013

CRISP maker Tyrrells is set to attract the interest of global food companies after reportedly being put up for sale for about £100 million.

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Counting the cost of the torch relay

4:54pm Sunday 19th May 2013

As the Olympic torch weaved its way gradually to almost every corner of the host nation, the cost to local authorities - including Worcestershire - was adding up.

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TV sports presenter kicks off Worcester Heart Walk

12:19pm Sunday 19th May 2013

GALLERY: A face familiar to millions of sports fans launched the Worcester Heart Walk this morning. 

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We can cross safely thanks to young Zoe

10:10am Sunday 19th May 2013

CHILDREN can now cross the road safely again thanks to a sharp-thinking five-year-old pupil who was determined to get a new lollipop lady or man outside her school.

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Riders support breast unit bid

5:30pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A GROUP dubbed the Road Angels are hoping to spread their wings to raise a heavenly total for a life-saving breast unit in Worcester.

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Patients' stroke support service is doing well

2:50pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A STROKE support service for patients in Worcestershire says it is switched on to the emotional needs of patients.

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New support for carers of adults with brain injuries

12:30pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A NEW support group has been launched for carers and relatives of adults who have suffered brain injuries.

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Seventh Worcester Motor Festival roars into town

12:28pm Saturday 18th May 2013

GALLERY: The streets of Worcester have been turned into an open air showroom today as the city’s seventh Motor Festival roars into town.

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