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Stories for 21 February 2005

Leisure

Theatre and music for tsunami victims

TWO fund-raising events involving theatre and music will be held this weekend in Kidderminster and Stourport to raise cash for victims of the Asian tsunami disaster.   more...

Star names at the Riverside

TWO of the biggest names in the world of folk music are lined up to perform at Stourport's new Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club.   more...

Musical celebration of railway gets premiere

SCHOOL choirs will be performing a newly commissioned piece of music celebrating the history of the Severn Valley Railway.   more...

Chance to see stars of Athens

THE stars of badminton, fresh from a superb Olympic games in Athens, where Great Britain enjoyed their first finalists, Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms, are expected in Birmingham to take part in the Yonex All England Open Championships.   more...

News

Airspace group lifts off with big deal

THE Doncasters Group, the Midlands-based manufacturer of components for the aerospace industry, has landed the biggest contract in its 226-year history.   more...

6,000 jobs for Asda

SUPERMARKET giant Asda has revealed it is set to create 6,000 new jobs through at least 15 new stores and 20 major investment schemes in existing locations.   more...

County firms sought by BBC

COMPANIES in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being sought to take part in a series of BBC business programmes.   more...

Union call over UK's blighted industrial heartlands

AT least one in five people depend on state benefits in many of the country's old industrial heartlands, new research disclosed today.   more...

MP backs beet farmers' fight

SUGAR beet farmers in Worcestershire have been given a valuable boost in their campaign for fair rules with the backing of MP Peter Luff.   more...

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New beginning for historic building

THE renovation of one of Worcester's oldest buildings is close to making the grade.   more...

Horror of Auschwitz

I SHALL never forget the eerie silence in the garrison cinema. It was rare for any emotional moment to pass without some ribald comment.   more...

Villagers dancing

THE Friends of Callow End School, with the help of the Village Hall Committee, held a disco to raise money for victims of the Asian tsunami.   more...

Figures are misleading

"TRUE cost of the EU", read the headline to Mark Starr's response to D Margrett (Letters, Saturday, January 29).   more...

Machines to raise money

I HAVE been a great supporter of speed cameras but I am now beginning to suspect that they are cash-generated.   more...

The copped crusader to the rescue!

POLICE capes were the best piece of clothing I was ever issued, they kept you dry, warm and you could hide the odd pack of fish and chips under them.   more...

Fountain looked fine for while but look at it now

IN reply to Councillor Francis Lankester's letter (Evening News, Friday, February 11) may I inquire if the city council has spent £120,000 on renovating the fountain and adding new green areas. Where?   more...

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Help boost children's safety

COMPANY bosses are being called on to help support a major event teaching youngsters how to stay safe.   more...

Future secured for past history

WAR memories will be recorded by school pupils across Worcestershire thanks to a £22,232 Lottery grant.   more...

Cold snap to hit, but no blizzards

Worcestershire is set for temperatures to plummet to as low as minus 3C during the next couple of nights.   more...

We'll be watching you on new CCTV

ANYONE thinking of causing mischief in Worcester City Centre should think again as a new CCTV camera will be watching their every move 24-hours a day.   more...

Party time for golden couple

FOR her it was his sense of humour, for him, her slender good looks.   more...

Celebrating 10 years of success

A CLUB run by volunteers that provides lonely and disadvantaged people over the age of 50 with a healthy meal and gentle exercise celebrates its 10th anniversary today.   more...

Off-licence will open despite court petition

POLICE say there are "no grounds" for them to object to a new off-licence opening on a Worcester estate - despite residents handing a 200-signature petition to magistrates.   more...

Tell us why your mum is the best

Show your mum just how much you care...tell us why she is a great mother and she may have a chance to win a posy of spring flowers.   more...

Droitwich all set to file for divorce

DROITWICH should "file for a divorce" from Wychavon according to a civic leader and residents who say they are outraged at the way the town has been treated.   more...

Thousands turn out to back lawful hunt

THOUSANDS of dedicated huntsmen and supporters were out in droves at meets across Worcestershire and Herefordshire on Saturday in defiance of the Government.   more...

Our sauce is safe

LEA & PERRINS has declared its products are in no way involved in a national cancer food scare and declared - Our Sauce is Safe.   more...

Hunting for a reason

AGOOD compromise, it is said, leaves everybody mad. And that, after the horses have been stabled and the dogs put back in the kennels, would appear to be the case following this weekend's "banned" hunt meets.   more...

Seven days with Phillpott

IF you see people on horseback dressed in red coats careering through your town or village today, don't be surprised.   more...

Perpetual motion...

IN the same week that we learn Worcester's spy cameras are set for a major upgrade, news reaches us that 20 more speed traps are on the way.   more...

Dhonau kebabbed

CONGRATS to Mary Dhonau on being chosen by the Liberal Democrats to stand in Worcester at the next General Election.   more...

Truancy fines threat

PARENTS of persistent truants in the Tenbury area could be hit with spot fines of £50 if they continually fail to send their children to school.   more...

Fans brave cold to greet Red Dwarf star

THE Cat appeared in purr-son to sign Red Dwarf memorabilia for fans this weekend.   more...

Son found mum under toppled chest of drawers

THE family of a former Worcester councillor found dead with a chest of drawers on top of her, heard how her injuries were not related to her death.   more...

Talk to us

THE two Warndon community support officers are holding surgeries for people to come and talk to them about their concerns in the area.   more...

News boss in charge of trading standards

A LONG-serving official at Worcestershire County Council has started work as the new boss of the authority's trading standards department.   more...

Mike's hot shot champ at YMCA

MIKE Dabrowski proved to be a hot shot after winning the fifth Worcester YMCA Pool Competition.   more...

Chimney blaze at home of woman, 98

AN elderly woman needed help from paramedics after a chimney fire at a 17th Century farmhouse.   more...

Soul session

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Dance class

LATIN American dance classes for girls and boys aged between seven and 15 are set to start at Worcester's Christopher Whitehead School.   more...

Tasty treat

ORGANIC sausages, ciders, smoked salmon are just some of the treats in store at a tasting day at a deli.   more...

Kind hearts pump life into funds

WORCESTERSHIRE residents have shown lots of love for St Richard's Hospice by purchasing £9,400 worth of Valentines raffle tickets.   more...

Sport

21/2/05 - Weekend county results round-up

SATURDAY   more...

Worcester City 1 Vauxhall Motors 0

Saturday, February 19, 2005   more...

Cheltenham Town 2 Kidderminster Harriers 1

Saturday, December 18, 2004   more...

Shrewsbury 4 Harriers 2

Saturday, February 19, 2005   more...

Harlequins 9 Worcester Warriors 15

Saturday, February 19, 2005   more...

22/12/04 - Danby back to his best

The highly rated 'keeper, whose eye-catching form has encouraged the scouts to flock to Aggborough, pulled off a string of saves to deny Halesowen Town.   more...

21/2/05 - We can survive claims Watkiss

STUART Watkiss is urging his downcast Kidderminster Harriers men to believe they can win the "three-horse race" to avoid relegation.   more...

21/2/05 - Keast pride at Stoop win

ANDY Keast paid tribute to his Warriors after putting Harlequins to the sword.   more...

No City top gear but win is crucial

IT may well have been a horrible, scrappy battle -- but Worcester City won't give two hoots.   more...

Watkiss is stunned by kamikaze Harriers in relegation showdown

STUART Watkiss was left at his lowest ebb after Kidderminster Harriers threw away a two-goal lead to lose another vital game in their Coca-Cola League Two relegation fight.   more...

Debate fails to dampen Warriors' fire

IT was perhaps typical that Worcester's shuddering blow to the very heart of English rugby was met with a smile rather than a scowl.   more...

Keast pride at Stoop win

ANDY Keast paid tribute to his Warriors after putting Harlequins to the sword.   more...

Best Mate 101% says Lewis

WORCESTERSHIRE'S Jim Lewis re-ports triple Gold Cup winner Best Mate to be "101 per cent" as he prepares for his title defence at Cheltenham next month.   more...

We can survive claims Watkiss

STUART Watkiss is urging his downcast Kidderminster Harriers men to believe they can win the "three-horse race" to avoid relegation.   more...

Preece targets third clean sheet in succession

ANDY Preece has backed his side to keep a third consecutive clean sheet in Nationwide North tomorrow night when they travel to Lancaster City.   more...

Warriors hit by Collier setback

TIM Collier is an early doubt for Friday night's showdown with Sale.   more...

Oxford points put graduation closer

ANOTHER clean sheet, another win on the road and, more importantly, another three points in the promotion locker.   more...

Fixtures

July (friendlies)   more...

Three return as Robins aim for revenge

AN almost full-strength squad will be out for revenge at Common Road on Saturday when a fourth successive Southern League Division West win will further strengthen Evesham United's hopes of promotion.   more...

21/2/05 - Preece targets third clean sheet in succession

ANDY Preece has backed his side to keep a third consecutive clean sheet in Nationwide North tomorrow night when they travel to Lancaster City.   more...

21/2/05 - Arrows pip Worcester to stay top

WORCESTER Wolves' superb five-game unbeaten run in English Basketball League Division One came to an end as leaders City of Sheffield Arrows edged home 78-77 at University College Worcester.   more...

Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2004/5 Season

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Malvern RFC - Fixtures/Results - 2004/5 season

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