http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/ Worcester News /news/local/ en-gb Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:01:59 +0100 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:01:59 +0100 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/resources/images/528245/?type=rsslogo http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/ http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4484791.Truck_failed_to_stop_following_collision/?ref=rss A SCRAP metal truck failed to stop following a collision with a gas van in Worcester. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 4b2b4f2707cf9b77f1c437e0ca1729c9 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4483956.Frisbee_fun_at_school_sports_day/?ref=rss Frisbee throwing and archery were among the activities tried out by schoolchildren at an event organised for National Sports Week. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:40:00 +0100 aeaf3b45f35b0932f9c1e0a177768801 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4484621.Hollyoak_stars_head_to_city_for_charity_match/?ref=rss FANS of the soap Hollyoaks will be pleased to hear which stars are heading to Worcester for a charity football match. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:00:00 +0100 ade0e18d55b94d6f29229e3aa86ad8bd http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4484931.Festival_promises_a_mix_for_all_the_family/?ref=rss THIS year’s West Fest in Malvern promises to be more than ever a family event. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:10:00 +0100 bf15115368b4ef44b57ecfdc749df068 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4484696.Fallen_soldier_to_be_repatriated/?ref=rss A FALLEN Worcestershire soldier is to be repatriated to the United Kingdom, tomorrow. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:57:16 +0100 8aa72ed5786f4f584c594d6358f3791f http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4483934.The_good_citizens_who_could_win_a_top_award/?ref=rss THREE youngsters from Pershore who have made an outstanding contribution to their community are a step closer to winning a prestigious prize. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:30:00 +0100 e92fc0cdaf95ced1cc5d6471805b7e83 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4483450.Friends_and_family_raise_funds_in_memory_of_popular_plumber/?ref=rss FRIENDS and family of a much-missed Worcester plumber who died suddenly last month are raising money in his memory. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:10:00 +0100 69ccc5aeaa16849daf7b31d8b8fa7187 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4482078.Tunnel_marks_key_milestone/?ref=rss A TUNNEL has been successfully excavated marking a key milestone in the restoration of Droitwich’s canals. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0100 68c730f5e6d3d88c6a3496ef53ba0361 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4482038.Miss_Worcester_curries_support_for_charities/?ref=rss A INDIAN-inspired night was held at a curry house in the city to help Miss Worcester raise money for charity. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 fa5d03c2b52036a3b4ea1ff5d88a38ea http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4483639.Flood_defences_get_county_council_boost/?ref=rss FLOOD campaigners have won another victory in a bid to get defences to protect their village after the county council agreed to pledge cash for the scheme. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:57:46 +0100 1219d9b07d011e2d5808575ff9af7b3e http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4482032.School_s_name_change_could_be_delayed_by_wait_for_minister_s_signature/?ref=rss A FLAGSHIP academy will keep the name Elgar Technology College for another four months if the schools minister does not sign the paperwork on time. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:10:00 +0100 d53846e7c1f25e4d32f8f7996807ab14 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4481914.Family_speaks_out_to_help_raise_thousands/?ref=rss A DROITWICH family helped a group of Tesco staff raise an incredible £57,530 for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:10:00 +0100 ac7a79e9cf568b2c7f1894cdf026985d http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4481968.Delight_as_wrecked_play_area_is_rebuilt/?ref=rss CHILDREN at a pre-school near Worcester are delighted to have a new play area after one destroyed by vandals two years ago was rebuilt. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:10:00 +0100 6dac44bd42a77e8142232b25de8d602d http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4482058.COMMENT__Wave_the_flag_and_welcome_our_boys_back/?ref=rss WE ARE urging our readers to line the streets of Worcester city centre tomorrow to welcome home local soldiers who have been serving their country in Afghanistan and Iraq. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:10:00 +0100 6df2625fd02d112ad659da1e53d7130f http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/4482135.Farewell_to_true_friend_and_best_dad_in_world/?ref=rss WORCESTER said farewell to a popular dentist, “true friend” and “the best dad in the world” at his funeral yesterday. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:10:00 +0100 0829c78ea469fe5a566ae903955fc856