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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.

Miss Worcester curries support for charities

SPICY: From left: Head waiter Sadeq Ahmed, Molly Hunt, aged 17, Miss Worcester Leanne Groutage, 17, Georgia Sproul, 16, and restaurant owner Nurul Haque.

12:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A INDIAN-inspired night was held at a curry house in the city to help Miss Worcester raise money for charity.

Flood defences get county council boost

11:57am Thursday 9th July 2009

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.

School's name change could be delayed by wait for minister's signature

11:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

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.

Family speaks out to help raise thousands

SPEAKERS: Jane and Mark Field with their daughter Fin and son Murray, aged 11, who has muscular dystrophy.

10:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

A DROITWICH family helped a group of Tesco staff raise an incredible £57,530 for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.

Delight as wrecked play area is rebuilt

DELIGHTED: Pre-school manager Beverly Bradley left, and assistant supervisor Helen Golledge celebrate with children in the new play area. Picture by Nick Toogood. 28260801

9:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

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.

COMMENT: Wave the flag and welcome our boys back

7:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

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.

Farewell to true friend and best dad in world

FINAL JOURNEY: People watch as the hearse carrying 45-year-old father-of-two John Bué arrives at Worcester Crematorium yesterday. 28262602

7:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

WORCESTER said farewell to a popular dentist, “true friend” and “the best dad in the world” at his funeral yesterday.

Parking is made cheaper

5:40am Thursday 9th July 2009

THE cost of staying at a new Worcestershire car park has been finalised.

Council against gypsy caravan site plan

4:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

A CROWD of about 200 residents turned out to hear Leigh and Bransford Parish Council vote against contentious plans for a gypsy caravan site .

Sound advice has been key to my new future

NEW CAREER: Ian Barton retrained to be a locksmith and his business is now flourishing.

3:00am Thursday 9th July 2009

A SINGLE father from Wor-cester who was unemployed for two years has found the key to success after retraining as a locksmith and setting up his own business.


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