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Youthful victims of UK's fame culture

n LAURA Corbett's experience with the mighty marketing machinery that generates massive wealth from exploiting young people was a cautionary tale of modern Britain (Evening News, Friday, October 4).   more...

Danger of policies decided by money

FROM the outset let me quite clear - I am not against the prospect of Worcester City Football Club moving to a new stadium at Spetchley - but before the media hype reaches totally unacceptable heights, it is worth remembering that while presented as a single issue matter, it is in fact far more than that.   more...

A cry from heart of rural Britain

WILL Richards (You Say, October 4) suggests that the foxhunting lobby had hijacked the recent Countryside March.   more...

Lucky to live in a free country

n HAS Ahmed Raza ever considered what a fortunate man he is?   more...

Fire crews are greedy

I REFER to the item on the firefighters' pay claim in which a retired fireman, Thomas Edwards said: "Crews should stop being greedy."   more...

Currie favour

T is said John Major will not now get Knight of the Garter because of his affair with Edwina Currie.   more...

It's cruel and it's certainly cowardly

TODAY's front page story of a Severn swan being shot and left for dead will, we suspect, bring feelings of anger and shame in equal amounts to most of our readers.   more...

Artists stage exhibition

SUMPTUOUS wall hangings, cushions, lamps and bags crafted by Malvern's textile artists will be on show next week.   more...

Electricity staff take on training

THE company responsible for the electricity supply in the two counties is training employees in personal safety following a spate of close calls from disgruntled customers.   more...

Curtain up on cinema scheme

AN art deco cinema is on its way to becoming an upmarket entertainment venue after its planning applications were backed unanimously by councillors.   more...

Victim of theft turns detective

A MALVERN crime victim had to do his own detective work and even pay a small reward to recover his stolen motorbike parts.   more...

Marina plan's traffic impact

EVESHAM Marina's plans to redevelop its leisure facilities have been deferred, after Wychavon councillors asked to see traffic figures.   more...

They're bearing up well at a city garden centre

STAFF at Worcester Garden Centre (above) have been celebrating this year's "Bring your teddy bear to work day" with a selection of their favourite cuddly friends.   more...

Suppers a taster for Alpha courses

WORCESTER YMCA has joined forces with local churches to invite young people to its supper parties at Henwick Road.   more...

Education project is voted a success

HEADTEACHERS and other school staff have celebrated a rise in the achievement of city youngsters following a special initiative.   more...

New stadium vital for League status

A SUCCESSFUL Worcester City Football Club could be left with no chance of winning League status unless it has a new stadium.   more...

Driver killed as car and a lorry collide

A MAN has died following a crash near Leominster this morning.   more...

Marathon man's all set for the Big Apple

A WORCESTER council housing officer will be swapping the roads of Ronkswood for the streets of New York.   more...

Chrissies site probe

AN archaeological survey has begun on a site set aside for a new Worcester school.   more...

Children learn and have fun at the same time

HARRY Potter and Little Red Riding Hood were just some of the colourful characters children chose to dress up as part of a book week.   more...

Mum-to-be took social worker's bag

A PREGNANT Worcester car passenger grabbed a handbag from the vehicle and went on a spending spree with an accomplice, Worcester magistrates heard.   more...

Quiz night at County Hall

THERE will be no hiding place for local politicians next week when Worcestershire County Council opens its doors to the public for a special question time evening.   more...

Bringsty pub lives on in a couple's call to bar

THE battle to save a much loved village pub has been won after a couple who live less than five miles away stepped in and bought it.   more...

Retrial ordered in murder case

A BUILDING worker accused of murdering his 57 year-old wife after she left him to "get a life" faces a retrial.   more...

Pupils enjoy rhyme times

TEACHERS shared their favourite poems with pupils at a Worcester school to celebrate National Poetry Day.   more...

X marks the spot for MP's postal vote plan

POSTAL voting will encourage young people to vote, according to Worcester MP Mike Foster.   more...

SCANDAL OF THE SHOT SWAN

A SWAN is recovering after being shot and left for dead near a Worcester housing estate.   more...

Sport

12/10/02 - Willetts determined to be big hit for Worcester

A CLOSE inspection of Worcester City's substitutes' bench at the weekend will reveal not just a group of talented footballers but also a gifted cricketer.   more...

1/4 time: Kidderminster 0-0 Macclesfield

Harriers' boss Britton switched Hinton to centre-back and moved loan signing Coleman out as a right wing-back.   more...

Kidderminster 0-1 Macclesfield

Macclesfield gained reward for their attacking endeavour on 31 minutes with a goal from midfielder Welch.   more...

12/10/02 - Roke tribute

ANDY Keast has paid tribute to Duncan Roke's `awesome' form for Wor-cester Rugby Club this season.   more...

Half-time: Kidderminster 0-1 Macclesfield

Macclesfield continued to look impressive as an attacking force and were rewarded with a 31st minute goal from a free-kick by Welch.   more...

12/10/02 - Brock is proving difficult to beat

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Stuart Brock is becoming one of the most difficult goalkeepers to beat in the Nationwide League Division Three.   more...

3/4 time: Kidderminster 0-1 Macclesfield

Harriers set about forcing an equaliser and came close just three minutes into the second half.   more...

Kidderminster 0-2 Macclesfield

Substitute Eaton, a replacement for Tipton just a minute earlier, put Macclesfield further ahead on 71 minutes with his first touch, a diving header from Lightbourne's perfect left-wing cross.   more...

Full-time: Kidderminster 0-2 Macclesfield

Macclesfield replaced striker Tipton with Eaton on 70 minutes and the youngster made an impact within a minute firing home their second goal.   more...

12/10/02 - Wolves face Trophy test

WORCESTER Wolves expect their toughest test of the season so far in the National Basketball Trophy tonight.   more...

Roke tribute

ANDY Keast has paid tribute to Duncan Roke's `awesome' form for Wor-cester Rugby Club this season.   more...

Brock is proving difficult to beat

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Stuart Brock is becoming one of the most difficult goalkeepers to beat in the Nationwide League Division Three.   more...

Hereford boss aims to boost fire-power

GRAHAM Turner remains keen to bolster his attack after Lincoln City striker Tony Battersby's decision to turn his back on a move to Edgar Street.   more...

Willetts determined to be big hit for Worcester

A CLOSE inspection of Worcester City's substitutes' bench at the weekend will reveal not just a group of talented footballers but also a gifted cricketer.   more...

SUMMARY: Kidderminster 0-2 Macclesfield

The unbeaten Division Three run ended with a whimper at the nine match mark in a poor display from Kidderminster Harriers.   more...

Bickerton beats the cut

DROITWICH golfer John Bickerton was 11 shots off the lead after the second round of the Lancome Trophy in Paris.   more...

Lennon lines up for North Mids

MOSELEY full-back Andy Lennon will play for North Midlands 18 Group in their friendly against Dorset & Wiltshire at Ledbury tomorrow (2.30pm) having already lined up for the county's Unde 19 squad this season.   more...

Wolves face Trophy test

WORCESTER Wolves expect their toughest test of the season so far in the National Basketball Trophy tonight.   more...

United fail to equal record

HEREFORD United last night failed in their attempt to equal a post-war record of six consecutive away wins when they suffered a 2-0 defeat at lowly Burton Albion in the Nationwide Conference.   more...

Preview: Kidderminster v Macclesfield

New loan signing Kenny Coleman breaks straight into the Kidderminster Harriers team to face old Conference rivals Macclesfield Town.   more...

  
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