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Women cricketers are ready for Ashes showdown

HOWZAT: Worcester mayor Andy Roberts with the England women's cricket team outside the Guildhall

9:10am Friday 10th July 2009

CRICKET stars from the women’s game carried the World Cup proudly through Worcester ahead of their Ashes clash with Australia.

Five swine flu cases at major city company

8:10am Friday 10th July 2009

FIVE cases of swine flu have been confirmed at one of Worcester’s largest employers.

COMMENT: Such stories are hardly in the public interest

8:00am Friday 10th July 2009

ALLEGATIONS that one of Britain’s biggest-selling newspapers hacked into the mobile phones of thousands of celebrities and politicians are a damaging blow for journalism in this country.

Latest vision of £15m cricket ground unveiled

GRAND: An artist’s impression of the 120-room hotel, which forms part of the £15 million redevelopment of Worcestershire’s New Road cricket ground.

7:10am Friday 10th July 2009

THE latest vision of the £15 million redevelopment of Worcestershire’s New Road cricket ground is today unveiled – but heritage groups are voicing opposition to the scheme.

Face-painted by a fairy

PAINTED: Abbie Morland with fairy Suze Oktemgil.

3:00am Friday 10th July 2009

WHO’S a bright little flower then? Face painter fairy Suze Oktemgil practises on willing young helper Abbie Morland ready for the family fun day at Webb’s Garden Centre at Wychbold this Sunday.

Firm is highly commended

1:30am Friday 10th July 2009

A PLASTIC moulder based in the Worcestershire village of Inkberrow, is celebrating after reaching the finals of the Manufacturing Excellence Awards held at the Dorchester Hotel in London.

Family of six stuck in cramped home

UNHAPPY: Lisa Buzza, with daughters Paige Barrows, aged two, and Skye Barrows, nine months, who wants Worcester Community Housing to provide a bigger home. 27256601

1:10am Friday 10th July 2009

A FAMILY of six is living in a cramped two-bedroom second floor house because the bidding system was not explained properly to them, they say.

Truck failed to stop following collision

12:00am Friday 10th July 2009

A SCRAP metal truck failed to stop following a collision with a gas van in Worcester.

Frisbee fun at school sports day

Archery and frisbee were two of the sports undertaken by pupils at Lindridge CE Primary School for National Sports Week.

10:40pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Frisbee throwing and archery were among the activities tried out by schoolchildren at an event organised for National Sports Week.

Hollyoak stars head to city for charity match

9:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009

FANS of the soap Hollyoaks will be pleased to hear which stars are heading to Worcester for a charity football match.

Festival promises a mix for all the family

7:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009

THIS year’s West Fest in Malvern promises to be more than ever a family event.

Fallen soldier to be repatriated

Coming home: The body of fallen soldier Pte Robbie Laws will arrive back in the UK tomrrow.

4:57pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A FALLEN Worcestershire soldier is to be repatriated to the United Kingdom, tomorrow.

The good citizens who could win a top award

AWARDS: Twin sisters Lauren, left, and Michelle Clarke were presented with certificates by Chief Inspector  Gerry Reakes-Williams.

4:30pm Thursday 9th July 2009

THREE youngsters from Pershore who have made an outstanding contribution to their community are a step closer to winning a prestigious prize.

Friends and family raise funds in memory of popular plumber

GENEROUS: Plumber Martin Fox, who died unexpectedly last month.

3:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009

FRIENDS and family of a much-missed Worcester plumber who died suddenly last month are raising money in his memory.

Tunnel marks key milestone

link: The tunnel which is a milestone in the restoration of Droitwich’s canals. Pictures by Nick Toogood. 28262202

2:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A TUNNEL has been successfully excavated marking a key milestone in the restoration of Droitwich’s canals.


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