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City solicitors in bloom initiative

A LAW firm has come up with a bloomin' good way of promoting its name and beautifying Worcester at the same time.   more...

Raising awareness of retail violence

VIOLENCE against shop workers is not something most people would think about, but that is set to change.   more...

Dramatic decline in UK business

AROUND 750,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost since Labour came to power in 1997, highlighting the "dramatic" decline in the industry, a new report revealed today.   more...

* Fire OAP fighting for life * Pensioner left stranded in flats * Tesco submits smaller St John's p

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How NHS is being brought to its knees

I AM writing to you about the part-time clerical consultant appointments in the NHS.   more...

Why we should wage war on poverty, not people

OXFAM believes all governments should place the fight against poverty before increasing arms sales.   more...

What's good for Iraq is good for us, too

NOW that Tony Blair (pictured) has given Iraq back its sovereignty, and rightly so, why is he so intent on giving our own sovereignty away to unelected corrupt bureaucrats in Brussels?   more...

He's being anti-British

ONCE again, D E Margrett is being anti-British when he makes scathing remarks about UKIP and the euro elections.   more...

Visit would have been even better

IT is very noble of the various city councillors to thank their constituents for taking the time to vote for them.   more...

Fearing for the future

IN response to the Phillpott File (Monday, June 28), yes, I too am wondering what is going to happen to Worcester.   more...

Navy shame

NOW that the once proud Royal Navy has grovelled on Iranian Television for having the temerity to stray into territorial waters by mistake, one wonders how low can this country sink in self-esteem.   more...

Why loony?

M SWIERS writes of "loony, left-wing do-gooders." Why is it loony to try to help our fellow men and women? Christ said: "Love one another."   more...

Hospital choice

THE Conservatives say we can have the choice of any hospital and Labour puts the choice of four different hospitals to have an operation.   more...

* Win a Polo! Find out how you could win a brand new Volkswagon Polo E1.2, only in your Worcester E

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Cheating is not an issue in the county

WITH yesterday's revelation that fake GCSEs, A-levels and even degrees are available on the internet for just £165, inevitable questions over academic standards arise.   more...

Honoured for saving habitats

RESOURCEFUL rangers have clinched a "green Oscar" for their work restoring major habitats.   more...

Exhibition to mark artist's 200 years

AN exhibition of work by artist John Scarlett Davis is set to go on display this month to mark the bicentenary of his birth.   more...

I just wish my dad had lived to see me get my MBE...

WARTIME aviation author Dilip Sarkar has been decorated with his MBE by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.   more...

Last day for RAF veteran

An RAF veteran whose job was to draw up plans to protect Herefordshire residents from war, terrorist attacks or major emergencies has hung up his hat after 16 years in the role.   more...

It's been an exhausting task - but now their pipe dream is finally a reality

A WORLD first for cars could become the latest accessory for drivers thanks to years of work by a Worcester firm.   more...

Project helps to cut car crime

A GROUP of teenagers are set to successfully complete a project aimed at reducing the number of young people in Worcester involved in vehicle crime.   more...

Hunt on for car driver

POLICE in Pershore are still searching for the driver of a mystery car that sped through the town yesterday.   more...

Jane is in the top 20

A DROITWICH mum made it through to the final 20 of the Miss Max Babe competition.   more...

Plan `spells end for all middle schools'

PLANS to scrap middle schools in Wyre Forest could sound the death knell for others in Worcestershire, a councillor has claimed.   more...

Elkie, Crackers and Punch are all lined-up for festival

RHYTHM and blues diva Elkie Brooks is set to be the star attraction at this year's action-packed Worcester Festival in August.   more...

Inquest into teen's death

THE inquest into the death of a Worcestershire teenager, who was in collision with a car after celebrating the end of his GCSEs, has been opened.   more...

Body in Severn

THE body of a woman was plucked from the River Severn in Bewdley this morning.   more...

Tesco plans reduced

A SERIES of concessions have been made by Tesco in its latest bid to build a superstore in the heart of St John's.   more...

Ombersley school under attack from vandals

VANDALS daubed paint across the playground and walls of a village school causing more than £3,000 damage.   more...

Stranded...

A GRANDFATHER has spoken of his anger after being left stranded indoors for more than two weeks after a lift in his sheltered accommodation broke.   more...

FIRE OAP FIGHTING FOR LIFE

A PENSIONER is fighting for his life after suffering 70 per cent burns in a blaze at his Worcester home.   more...

Will all middle schools face axe?

THE old adage "if it `aint broke, don't fix it" could certainly be applied to the current debate surrounding middle schools in Worcestershire.   more...

Blessed Edward Oldcorne prom - picture special

To order, telephone 01905 742269 and ask for Photographic Administration or e-mail wenphotoadmin@midlands.newsquest.co.uk. QUOTE THE SCHOOL NAME AND PHOTOGRAPH NUMBER   more...

Red Hill Primary junior prom - picture special

To order, telephone 01905 742269 and ask for Photographic Administration or e-mail wenphotoadmin@midlands.newsquest.co.uk. QUOTE THE SCHOOL NAME AND PHOTOGRAPH NUMBER   more...

Cornel's drumming up cash for centre

A WORCESTER pupil with no lower arms and a deformed leg has successfully completed a 12-hour sponsored drumming session.   more...

Hidden perils of daily living

A PEACEFUL day at home will sound like bliss to most people. But a study being carried out on a Stourport-on-Severn family is expected to show that deep-sea diving with sharks is probably safer.   more...

Murderer `stole nothing'

The family of an "inoffensive" disabled man murdered yards from his front door said today they could not understand why anyone would attack him.   more...

North Claines co-opts

NORTH Claines parish council has co-opted two new members to replace those who resigned in protest over the appointment of another councillor.   more...

Dogs' diaries lead to a novel success

THE tales of two Dachshund dogs, which made for unusual reading in a Droitwich parish newsletter, have been turned into a hit novel.   more...

Schools perform musical medley

A MEDLEY of music was set to take place at the Salters Shopping Centre in Droitwich this afternoon.   more...

Crime talk

CRIME will be at the top of the agenda at a public meeting tonight.   more...

Vandals spark flower crisis

EMERGENCY repair work had to be carried out in an Evesham park just hours before the town was due to be judged for this year's "Britain In Bloom" contest.   more...

Opera tickets

Tickets are still available for this weekend's concert in Worcester by the Great Witley Operatic Society.   more...

Date set for ADHD talk

A SUPPORT group for people and families affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is meeting in Worcester next week.   more...

Sport

6/7/04 - Hick the hero as County triumph

GRAEME Hick plundered a century to earn Worcestershire Royals a comfortable 21-run victory over Northamptonshire Steelbacks in a rain-affected Twenty20 Group match at Luton.   more...

6/7/04 - Wilkinson set for Sixways

ANDY Keast believes Worcester's players will relish facing Jonny Wilkinson at Sixways.   more...

6/7/04 - Worcester in home tie

WORCESTER City will have home advantage against Chippenham Town in the FA Trophy first round to be played on Saturday, November 6.   more...

6/7/04 - Barton set to clinch third new signing

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is set to clinch a third summer tonight as players report back for pre-season training.   more...

6/7/04 - Davies to make first team debut

STEVEN Davies will make his first team debut for Worcestershire in their limited-over match against Sri Lanka `A' at New Road tomorrow (10.45am).   more...

Kadeer among the runs

KADEER Ali hit 60 as Worcestershire's Second XI beat Hampshire by 18 runs.   more...

Green just fail to clinch shock win

BARNARDS Green's record-breaking bid to become the first ever third division side to lift the Crusader Worcestershire County League Knock-out Trophy ended in brave failure last night.   more...

Worcs duo in Open success

BRANSFORD Golf Club's Jon Hems edged a step closer to Royal Troon yesterday after coming through regional qualifying at Trentham.   more...

Wilkinson set for Sixways

ANDY Keast believes Worcester's players will relish facing Jonny Wilkinson at Sixways.   more...

Worcester in home tie

WORCESTER City will have home advantage against Chippenham Town in the FA Trophy first round to be played on Saturday, November 6.   more...

Barton set to clinch third new signing

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is set to clinch a third summer tonight as players report back for pre-season training.   more...

Davies to make first team debut

STEVEN Davies will make his first team debut for Worcestershire in their limited-over match against Sri Lanka `A' at New Road tomorrow (10.45am).   more...

Hick the hero as County triumph

GRAEME Hick plundered a century to earn Worcestershire Royals a comfortable 21-run victory over Northamptonshire Steelbacks in a rain-affected Twenty20 Group match at Luton.   more...

  
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