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Warriors duo in world cup joy

WORCESTER Warriors’ young stars Miles Benjamin and Matt Cox booked themselves a chance to play in the IRB Junior World Cup Final by helping England Under 20s to a 26-18 win over South Africa in Cardiff. England opened the scoring with a

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Improve your prospects at Worcester

PROSPECTIVE students will have the opportunity to discover a new future in higher education at the University of Worcester’s Open Day this Sunday from 10am to 3pm. A wealth of full, part-time and flexible course opportunities are available at Worcester

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Eco woman rewarded for going green

A DROITWICH woman is celebrating after her knowledge of green issues scooped first prize in a local quiz. Valerie Geddes, of Grosvenor Way, was the lucky winner of a food and drink hamper, a water-butt kit and an easy-to-use electricity monitor after

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Young racing

HEREFORD’S Deryk Young will be among those challenging for honours at Prescott’s Midsummer Speed Fest on June 28 and 29. The Gloucestershire speed hill climb will attract car and motorcycle classes, including challengers from Worcestershire and Herefordshire

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Sold, the car hire business John set up in 1973 with one unwanted raffle prize

A SUCCESSFUL businessman is selling up 35 years after starting the vehicle hire firm he began with an unwanted raffle prize. John Brook started Brook-hire in Malvern when he was 30, together with his wife Tina and just one car – an S-reg yellow Vauxhall

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Physio search

ARCHDALES 73 are looking for a new physio following Colin Beck’s decision to step down after eight seasons. Beck is now physio for the club’s under 18s team in the Midland Floodlit Youth League. Anyone interested in taking over the position can call

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Activity plan for young at park

A PLAY area with a zip wire and trampolines is set to transform a Worcester park. If member’s of the city council’s cabinet give the green light for the new budget at their meeting next Monday, then Cripplegate Park in St John’s will get a £127,000 refurbishment

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Course action

ARABIAN racing heads to Hereford Racecourse on Saturday, June 28, for the first of two meetings this summer. There will be eight races scheduled for the afternoon from exciting sprints to staying contests. The final race of the day will be the Carabineer

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How reading turned a gangster into a writer

A NOTORIOUS former New York gangster, who turned his life around while serving a prison sentence, will be telling his fascinating story at Malvern Library next week. Louis Ferrante was part of the feared Gambino crime family and pulled off some of the

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Wordsmith comes to Malvern

A POPULAR author will visit Malvern Library tomorrow night to meet fans and sign copies of her new book, as part of Malvern Writers' Circle’s 60th anniversary celebrations. Lilian Harry, who has also had books published in the name of Donna Baker, is

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Chris’ call-up

STOURPORT Hockey Club’s Chris Griffiths has been named in the England Under 21s squad to face Holland next week. Griffiths is part of the 24-man squad scheduled to play two fixtures against the Dutch at Bisham Abbey on Wednesday and Thursday

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Car crash women hospitalised

TWO women, including one in her 80s, were taken to hospital after two cars crashed in Malvern. The collision happened at the junction of Abbey Road and Wells Road just after 3.15pm yesterday. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The

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Edwards relishes New Road debut

AFTER matching Brett Lee almost wicket for wicket in the recent three Test match series against the Australian tourists, West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards is looking forward to leading Worcestershire’s bowling attack in the second half of this summer

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Kwik runs on show at Worcs

EIGHTY schoolchildren will descend on New Road on Friday as they look to progress to the regional finals of the Asda Kwik cricket competition. The Worcestershire finals take place at the County’s headquarters from 10am until 3pm with children

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King’s bowlers skittle opponents

KING’S School Worcester Under 15s will represent Worcestershire in the regional section of the Daily Telegraph Twenty20 competition after winning the county final. If they can overcome the Herefordshire opposition, a trip to Headingley for the next stage

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Nomads improve in defeat

WORCESTER Nomads Fourths lost by 88 runs at Oldswinford’s excellent Hospital School ground. In the Crusader Worcestershire League Division Nine clash, Jake Pinder-Hampton (2-35) claimed an early wicket with his pace and swing. But the second-wicket

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Historic folly is back to its best

A HISTORIC folly, once the meeting place of courting lovers, has been restored to its 18th century splendour. The National Trust spent £140,000 repairing the Park Seat at Croome Park, near Pershore, and the decorative structure is now open to the public

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Polly's Pet Shop by Nicholas Allen

It's time for Polly to open her pet shop. Max the Magician appears first. Then comes Cowgirl Kate, Pirate Pete and Princess Pam. Which pets will they choose? Young readers lift the flaps to find out. This is a super little

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Cricket fixture list

SATURDAY CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE Division One: Oldswinford v Eastnor; Pershore v Droitwich Spa; Redditch v Bromyard; Stourbridge v Barnards Green; Worcester v Astwood Bank; Worcester Nomads v Netherton. Division Two: Coombs Wood v

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Will's Wheels Shop by Nicholas Allen

Will opens his wheels shop to four colourful characters. First is Fireman Fred, followed by Farmer Flo, Robbie Racing-Driver and Fi-Fi Filmstar. But which wheels will they choose. Young readers lift the flaps to find out. This

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New homes for district ‘will destroy village life’

PLANS to change the face of the Wychavon district over the next two decades, with more housing and industrial sites, could destroy village life, according to some councillors. One also demanded to know if plans to extend Worcester into the district’s

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Man seen on camera may have had drugs

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs in Worcester city centre. The man was stopped by police after a CCTV operator suspected a male, spotted on camera, was possibly dealing drugs to several people. The operator then directed officers

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We met on a blind date and have been married 60 years

A HAPPILY married couple are celebrating a diamond life together 60 years after meeting on a chance blind date. Alice and Fred Charlton of Worcester mark the big day tomorrow, but may never have tied the knot if Mr Charlton’s friend had not asked him

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Sign up to join our fight against heart disease

PEOPLE in Worcestershire are being asked to sign up to a new campaign in the fight against heart disease. The British Heart Foundation has launched its Help a Heart Campaign at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in a bid to raise £1.5 million to support pioneering

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Police campaign to keep cyclists safer on the road

A POLICE campaign to reduce the number of deaths on Worcestershire’s roads is being aimed at pedestrians and cyclists. Last year, 13 pedestrians and four cyclists were killed on roads in the West Mercia police force region. Over the past three

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BROCKHOUSE

BROCKHOUSE JohnM.A.; L.L.M. Of Barbourne, Worcester.Suddenly in hospital on June 10th, aged 70 years. Much loved husband of Patricia and a dear father of Johnathon and Radford. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, June 23rd at 3 p.m. Flowers

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CURE RNLI

CURE Alan Suddenly passed away at home on June 13th, 2008, aged 81 years. Much loved husband of Pat, father to David, Jane, Andrew and Rupert and special grandfather. Alan's funeral service will take place at at St Nicholas' Church, Dormston, on Monday

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BENNETT

BENNETT Stan Passed away ten years today, but memories of you will always stay. From loving wife Mary, Carole, Dave and Families. Published in paper 18/06/2008

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WILKS

WILKS Marie Twenty years today. The love for you inside our hearts is with us everyday, The memories and the way we feel will never go away. God bless. Adrian, Mark, Pat, Pauline, Roy, Di, Mike and Jen. Published in paper 18/06/2008

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SPENCER

SPENCER Peter On June 6th, 2008 at Malvern Community Hospital, aged 82 years. Husband of the late Thelma, much loved father and grandfather. The funeral service will take place at St Edburga's Church, Leigh on Monday June 23rd, 2008 at 11.30 a.m., followed

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MCCABE

MCCABE Michael Treasured memories of a dearly loved husband, father, grandad and son. Died three years ago on WednesdayJune 18th 2005. Sadly missed by Mary, Ian, Sarah, Clare, Chloe, Sophie and Gladys Published in paper 18/06/2008

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MANTON

MANTON Maurice Softly the leaves of memory fall,Gently we gather and treasure them all,Unseen unheard, you are always near.So loved, so missed, so very dear. Forever in our hearts. Loving wife Maureen, Dean, Sue, Alison, Paul and all your Grandchildren

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PRIEST

PRIEST Michael There is a place in my heart, No one can fill, I love and miss you so, And always will. Your loving Mum. ------------ If memories bring us closer, We are never far apart, You are always beside us, And forever in our hearts. Love Steve,

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BAGGUS

BAGGUS Gwyn A loving husband, special dad and grandad. Missing you. Love forever wife Pam xx ---------- Always love you dad. Alan, Sue and Family xxx Published in paper 18/06/2008

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Turn-around for Worcester school

STAFF and pupils at a Worcester school are celebrating after coming out of special measures. Ofsted inspectors made an official announcement at Gorse Hill Community Primary School during a visit at the end of last week. Headteacher Vivienne

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Business owner counts blaze cost

AN industrial unit was severely damaged and neighbouring businesses evacuated after a fire broke out. Flames took hold in a unit on the Top Barn Business Centre, off the A443 Worcester Road, near Holt Heath, at 10.48am yesterday, and firefighters from

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Car crime plunges thanks to campaign

VEHICLE crime in Worcester is down 30 per cent and police say its thanks to a successful campaign. Since the Safe and Secure campaign was launched in five local policing areas of Worcester - Gorse Hill, Nunnery, Rainbow Hill, Warndon and Warndon Villages

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Merger could work

SIR – The merger with Worcester, Malvern and the county council is a good idea. If it works it should save tax payers money. But if they duplicate jobs, the exercise could be a waste of time. Remember one man does the work of one man. Two men do the work

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We are ready to take on our bigger rivals

A WORCESTERSHIRE company is on course to secure a major honour after reaching the final of the Manufacturing Excellence (MX) awards. Air Tube Conveyors of Hartlebury, near Stourport-on-Severn, is a specialist in pneumatic tubes and it is one of 17

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Yes, Cecil should be freeman of the city

SIR – Following the news concerning Mike Foster’s suggestion that Cecil Duckworth be granted the freemanship of the city, may I add to his list of good deeds on behalf of the city. In 2001 Worcestershire County Cricket Club secured the services

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Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients : 100g dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa solids) 100g walnuts or pecan(optional) 110g butter 225g caster sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 50g plain flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder

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Footy heroes to open soccer festival

WORLD Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst and other footballing legends are kicking off a super football festival at the weekend. Sir Geoff will be joined by former England midfielders Ray Wilkins and Andy Sinton at the Worcestershire Charter Standard

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I’m on a county crusade to stop the spread of diabetes

THE western world is in the grip of an epidemic that is already raging out of control. Aids and pandemic flu may be hogging the headlines but it is diabetes many of us should be more worried about. Unlike some epidemics, diabetes is not something

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Internet should be free for pensioners

SIR – I wanted to purchase two LCD television sets, so I visited three electrical stores on the Blackpole trading estate to compare prices. I found the models I wanted. One was price at £849.99, the other at £299.99. All three stores had identical

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Dean's Diary

I have had a protest about the Three Choirs Festival. Someone (living a hundred miles away from Worcestershire) is outraged that I will allow a concert of British film music in the cathedral. Such people think that only ‘sacred’ music ought to be heard

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The Treaty is dead and can be buried

SIR – The Irish have clearly voted no to the implementation of the new EU Treaty. However, the EU President and our Prime Minister have stated categorically that the ratification of the Treaty should continue and indeed our Parliament this week

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I have no sympathy for teenage mum

SIR – An eighteen-year-old girl, with a three-year-old child and now with another child and an unemployed partner, is moaning about not being able to make ends meet. Are we all supposed to feel sorry for her? I do feel sorry for the children! In

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Two women taken to hospital after crash

TWO woman, including one in her 80s, were taken to hospital after two cars collided in Malvern yesterday. The collision happened at the junction of Abbey Road and Wells Road just after 3.15pm. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The driver

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Cold callers just keep on interrupting my life

SIR – Is it just me or are other people as fed up as I am of people knocking on their door trying to make them change suppliers of their amenities? I think it is about time that something is done about these very pushy sales people. They will just

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COMMENT: Someone has answer to Marie case

TWENTY years after it happened, the brutality and senselessness of Marie Wilks’s murder still strikes a chord with the people of Worcester. As we report on pages 10 and 11 today, the grief and pain for her family and friends is still as deep today

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Kids get a Handel on water music

YOUNG musicians are preparing for floods to hit Worcester again this summer. Fortunately, the floods are fictitious and part of Benjamin Britten's opera Noye's Fludde, being performed in the city in August. Ten-year-old violinist Catherine

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City welcome finance checks

WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy has welcomed a move by the Conference to scrutinise club accounts. The competition is desperate to end the seemingly annual shenanigans of teams being demoted after the conclusion of the campaign because of money issues

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Boy left crawling after treatment withdrawn

A YOUNG boy with cerebral palsy has been left unable to walk because of delays in medical treatment, his parents say. Four-year-old Harry Pack started to walk just over a year ago thanks to Botox treatment. But he now has to scramble

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Overgrown cemetery visit 'distressing'

RELATIVES visiting the graves of loved ones on Father's Day have condemned the "distressing" state of a Worcester cemetery. Chris Cox was shocked and angered to find his father's grave at Astwood Cemetery overgrown with weeds and grass during a family

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Fireworks will mark start of festival

THE line-up for this year's popular Worcester Festival has been announced, with hundreds of events planned. A staggering 374 events will be taking place in more than 50 venues over three weeks, which starts with a bang - literally - as the hugely-popular

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Be water-wise to save cash - and the planet

MORE Worcestershire companies than ever are seeking the advice and expertise of the Envirowise programme, and are saving substantial amounts of money as a result. These are the findings of a new report commissioned by the sustainability experts which

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Government may insist on new Worcs town

AN ENTIRE new town or village may have to be built near Worcester if the Government insists on even more house-building in the area, planners say. Extending the city onto green belt land to the north, or with a new off-shoot on the other side of the

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Gunshot evidence in Entwistle trial

POLICE and forensic scientists who investigated the murders of Neil Entwistle's American wife and baby daughter have been giving evidence. The 29-year-old former IT worker, who used to live in Droitwich, denies murdering his 27-year-old American