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Steve able to keep his cool in hot waters

2:50am Friday 12th March 2010

A FORMER school governor is helping the Royal Navy maintain security in one of the world’s trouble spots.

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Father’s tribute to amazing son

9:30pm Thursday 11th March 2010

A GRIEVING father has paid tribute to his “special and amazing” biker son who died in a road accident.

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Radar pioneer celebrates his 100th birthday

6:40pm Thursday 11th March 2010

AN ex-teacher got a letter from the Queen this week to mark his 100th birthday.

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There is still so much more to do in Rwanda

4:20pm Thursday 11th March 2010

A RETIRED GP has returned from Rwanda where he spent a month treating children and adults for illness and injury.

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Motorway tailbacks after bridge shunt

4:02pm Thursday 11th March 2010

DRIVERS were caught up in tailbacks after a lorry carrying a crane clipped motorway bridges.

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Massive fine - and jail - for egg conman

3:42pm Thursday 11th March 2010

A Worcestershire company boss who conned the public by marketing battery hen eggs as free range or organic has been jailed and ordered to pay millions of pounds in compensation.

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Green shoots of recovery at long-running flower club

3:20pm Thursday 11th March 2010

A VILLAGE club which has been running for more than 40 years was saved from closure at the last minute.

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Landlady Linda will work for city pubs

2:30pm Thursday 11th March 2010

A LANDLADY says she will continue to fight for publicans’ interests after becoming the chairman of an organisation that provides support for licensees.

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Street covered in potholes is sorted

1:30pm Thursday 11th March 2010

A WORCESTER street described as nothing more than potholes has been resurfaced.

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Game birds ready for marathon

12:40pm Thursday 11th March 2010

A GAME Worcester city councillor will dress as an ostrich to run the London marathon this year.

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Fears council tax calls will swamp Hub staff

11:50am Thursday 11th March 2010

A COUNCIL customer service manager has admitted staff are unlikely to be able to cope with an expected rise in calls concerning council tax bills.

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"I'm puzzled about my lamppost crash"

10:50am Thursday 11th March 2010

A MAN who drove into a lamppost for no apparent reason has had his case heard at Worcester Magistrates Court.