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Stories for 15 March 2005

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Bring killer to justice, pleads Richard's family

THE family of a Hereford man stabbed to death in Thailand months after surviving the Asian tsunami have spoken of their desire to see his attacker brought to justice.   more...

Sofas may be death traps

MEMBERS of the public are being warned to be wary of door-to-door sellers offering bargain leather sofas in Worcestershire after concerns of the safety of the suites.   more...

Delving in past on research bus

BUDDING historians were delving into their family history in Malvern as a special research bus rolled into town.   more...

Safety fears over scheme for flats

RESIDENTS have attacked plans to build 10 flats off a narrow road in Worcester, branding the scheme an accident waiting to happen.   more...

Gran to sleep under the stars

A GRANDMOTHER of four is preparing to make the most of her Easter holidays by donning her hiking boots and trekking along the Great Wall of China to raise money for the new Acorns Hospice.   more...

County oversteps the mark on homes

COUNTRYSIDE campaigners fear rural Worcestershire is disappearing under housing developments.   more...

Pupils opt for healthier eating

YOUNGSTERS at a Droitwich school are joining the fight to combat obesity, bad behaviour and poor social skills by choosing to eat healthier meals.   more...

Back from dead Dying dog makes a miraculous recovery

A DOG that had collapsed close to death from starvation in a Worcester park has made a miraculous recovery in just a week.   more...

City train tracks are under attack

THERE has been an increase in vandalism and trespassing on railway tracks around Worcester, it has emerged.   more...

Today's the day of the op that could save Lucy's life

LITTLE Lucy Nelson was due to have her bone marrow transplant operation to combat leukaemia today thanks to her older sister Alex.   more...

BUILDER BUYS UP SITE FOR 400 HOUSES

Plans to build a new village in Malvern have taken a step forward with the announcement that a housing developer has bought the land - despite fears that the extra people and traffic could bring the town grinding to a halt.   more...

Youngsters display enterprising talent

THE entrepreneurs of the future showed off their talents at a special event in Worcester with a display of self-made goods.   more...

Call to add value to tourism industry

THE chairman of the organisation responsible for developing tourism in the West Midlands has called on the industry to work in an effort to drive up quality in tourism.   more...

A warm welcome

STAFF at a food store in the heart of the Malvern community are welcoming new owners to the shop.   more...

Plans to employ more staff

FIRMS are optimistic about creating jobs, with the brightest outlook in construction and transport, according to a new report today.   more...

Union to keep political fund

MEMBERS of the country's biggest trade union have voted overwhelmingly to keep their political fund, it was announced today.   more...

Regional launch

COMMUNITY, the union created by the merger of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation and The National Union of Knitwear, Footwear and Apparel Trades is holding the latest of its nationwide regional launches at a reception in Bewdley tonight.   more...

Family in running for excellence award

A FAMILY-run business in Whitbourne, Worcestershire, has been shortlisted for a national tourism award.   more...

Loyalty bonus

LOYAL elderly customers of a Worcester patisserie have been rewarded for their custom - with a free cake.   more...

Travel firm is selected top independent agent

A MALVERN travel agent has once again been recognised in one of the industry's top awards.   more...

The BBC has taken on an international agenda

WE are invited to believe there's a human rights crisis in Britain.   more...

Real issue they won't talk about

LABOUR, Conservative and Lib/Dems would have us believe that the forthcoming General Election is all about domestic issues.   more...

Parents are responsible

ROY Jenkins, later the Lib-Dem Lord Jenkins of Hillhead, once famously said: "The Permissive Society is the Civilised Society."   more...

Day after tomorrow

HAS anyone ever worked out how high the sea would rise around Malvern and the Worcester areas when the icecaps melt?   more...

Matrix technology now used in class WITH technology the same as the software used to create Gollum i

A CROWD gathers to watch as a small robot covered in what resembles little bobbles of sponges, dances around the room.   more...

Listen to the local voices

THERE can be little doubt that the Ministry of Defence site, off Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, is an eyesore.   more...

Animal magic for children

SNAKES, owls and foxes all came out to play at one Worcester school.   more...

Cricketers take up challenge

FIRST team players from Worcestershire County Cricket club will don blindfolds in a charity event to raise money for blind and partially sighted people in the county.   more...

Recycling competition

KNITWEAR designer Clare Tough from Malvern, who exhibited designs at last month's London Fashion Week, is due to judge a recycling competition in Worcester.   more...

Train for some fun in the sun

A FLAIR for performing could be the passport to a job in the sun for wannabe entertainers from Worcestershire.   more...

Fire guts family's property

A DROITWICH family is staying with relatives after their home was gutted by a fire.   more...

Worcester pupils take on the Army challenge

SCORES of pupils from Worcester schools tackled assault courses and went on a climbing tour as part of a major regional event held by the British Army.   more...

Police ask for pointers to build fairer policies

EVERYTHING from stop searches to crime investigation and the police's use of firearms is set to come under the spotlight as West Mercia Constabulary asks the public for their views on how they work.   more...

Hold your own Eurovision

WORCESTERSHIRE residents are being encouraged to get together with friends and family for one of the year's biggest music events for charity.   more...

Surgeon swaps his scalpel for pair of sneakers

A surgeon from Droitwich who has to mend the broken bones of people badly hurt in car accidents is swapping his scalpel for sneakers when he takes part in the London Marathon.   more...

They'll collect bin bags from houses

RUBBISH bags will be collected directly from people's houses next month after Wychavon District Council decided to end the practice of making householders put them in piles.   more...

Sport

15/3/05 - Bennett misses Harriers battle

MIDFIELD general Tom Bennett will have to sit out Kidderminster Harriers' eagerly awaited relegation showdown on Saturday.   more...

15/3/05 - Sanderson wins England call-up

WORCESTER Warriors' back row star Pat Sanderson is among the final squad of 12 named ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup Sevens in Hong Kong.   more...

County turn on the style

WORCESTERSHIRE players were on top form as all four county pool teams recorded home victories against Buckinghamshire.   more...

George is the champion

ROBERT George of Kidderminster and Stourport Athletics Club has won the West Midlands Young Athletes Cross Country Championships Under 11s.   more...

Price goes back to where it all started

EVESHAM Cricket Club have welcomed back a former capatain as head coach.   more...

Malvern progress hindered by changes

MALVERN Town boss Neil Hunt feels his side could have been the main title challengers to runaway leaders Rushall Olympic.   more...

Captain calling for extra bite in replay

HEREFORD United captain Tony James believes his side require a "10 percent" improvement to see off Hucknall Town in tonight's FA Trophy quarter-final replay at Watnall Road (7.45).   more...

Bennett misses Harriers battle

MIDFIELD general Tom Bennett will have to sit out Kidderminster Harriers' eagerly awaited relegation showdown on Saturday.   more...

Sanderson wins England call-up

WORCESTER Warriors' back row star Pat Sanderson is among the final squad of 12 named ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup Sevens in Hong Kong.   more...

City ace looking for killer instinct

WORCESTER City captain Carl Heeley has called on his misfiring team-mates to show no mercy in front of goal.   more...

15/3/05 - City ace looking for killer instinct

WORCESTER City captain Carl Heeley has called on his misfiring team-mates to show no mercy in front of goal.   more...

15/3/05 - Travel poser for the part- time player

HOW far would you be prepared to travel to your place of work? 20 miles? 50? Over 100?   more...

  
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