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Bishop, knifeman and San Quentin

THE city has a new Parliamentarian - the Bishop of Worcester, who has just been sworn in as a Church of England representative in the House of Lords.   more...

Protesters' case vindicated

THERE was vindication, if any were needed, this week of those who led the campaign against plans to build a massive asylum seeker centre at Throckmorton.   more...

Keetch accused of windmill tilting

PAUL Keetch found himself on the receiving end of a put-down by Foreign Secretary Straw this week.   more...

One word sweetener from Jaqui

ANSWERS to written Parliamentary questions are supposed to be free from the political point-scoring that characterises an exchange in the House of Commons.   more...

Attention demanded

PETER Luff came under fire in the Iraq debate - for not paying attention.   more...

Animal suffering in the name of vanity

I AM dismayed that some shops in Worcester are selling real fur. When I have gone into these shops and spoken to the owners/managers I have been told it is "only" rabbit fur and is a by-product of the meat trade.   more...

Relocation of school a total non-starter

WHILE I understand Worcestershire County Council's enthusiasm for Christopher Whitehead School to be rebuilt, this idea is a total non-starter purely because of the inevitable hugely increased traffic volume that would result by building so far from the centre of the community.   more...

Our responsibility to discover the truth

CONCERNING George Cowley's letter (Evening News, November 18) I would suggest that if he should make his views known then they would better serve him if they were logical and thought through.   more...

Still time to reject euro

GERMANY has suffered greatly from joining the euro.   more...

Kennels visit has helped to calm fears

I WISH to thank Robert Brierley and David Palmer for their invitation to the Worcestershire Hunt Kennels (in reply to my letter printed on October 2), which I accepted on November 16.   more...

It's picnic time for their teddy bears

A SPECIAL picnic at a Worcestershire school marked the 100th anniversary of the beloved teddy bear.   more...

Man with no arms drove car while banned

A DISABLED man with no arms was spotted behind the wheel of his modified car in Worcestershire, while still being disqualified from driving.   more...

Faithful City's not a lucky place

T probably "won't be you" if you are a Lottery player in Worcester, organisers Camelot have revealed.   more...

At our wits' end

RESIDENTS who are being terrorised by vandals are recovering from yet another night of misery which has left them at their wits' end.   more...

Helping face up to death

PARENTS and siblings whose adult loved ones have died are being urged to attend a seminar in Bromsgrove by a bereavement service.   more...

Don't fence them in on Malvern Hills

A PLAN to enclose grazing stock with temporary fencing on the Malvern Hills has alarmed a member of the Malvern Hills Conservators.   more...

CD hits a high note with city families

A MUSIC project is hitting the right notes with Worcester families by helping improve the development of pre-school children.   more...

Gang completely fooled by police

THE fake notes gang was completely fooled by undercover policemen Dessy and Robbie who posed as hardened crooks from Liverpool.   more...

Fake note racket is smashed

THREE men and a woman have been found guilty of a plot to pass counterfeit £20 notes after a month-long trial at Worcester Crown Court The racket was smashed by West Mercia police after they brought in undercover officers from another force to infiltrate the gang.   more...

Advice shop could boost a city ward

AN advice shop could be set up at the heart of Worcester's deprived St Barnabas ward in a bid to lure in new businesses.   more...

CITY: Garden aid for Henry Sandon

A TEAM of green-fingered enthusiasts has dropped in on one of the Faithful City's best-known celebrities to make sure his garden is spick and span for the winter season.   more...

Campaigners' shock for the Government

CAMPAIGNERS for fairer education funding have taken Government Ministers by surprise with a massive response to a consultation process.   more...

Mixed reaction to Minister's decision

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a Waitrose supermarket in the centre of Droitwich have finally been given the go-ahead by the Government.   more...

Celebrations for Louise

THE family of backpacker Louise Saunders are flying to Australia to be reunited following her ordeal.   more...

It's never to late to learn new skills

THE local vicar, dinner ladies and mums are reaping the benefits of a school's open access computer course.   more...

Young woman discovered urinating on the pavement

A YOUNG woman was found urinating on the pavement by a Worcester resident concerned at hearing shouting in the street.   more...

Spice girl Pam knows she will curry favour!

GENEROUS chefs at a Worcestershire pub cooked up a huge charity feast.   more...

Dad's fatal error at roadside stop

A FATHER'S concern for his young son's welfare during a stop by the roadside cost him his life.   more...

Lighting up Pershore

THE build-up to the festive season officially got underway in Pershore last night with the switching on of the "Tree of Lights."   more...

Children stranded in school

CHILDREN were left stranded in classrooms yesterday when two after-school clubs were suddenly closed, leaving parents in the lurch.   more...

Sport

1/4 time: Hartlepool 2-0 Kidderminster

Harriers suffered a nightmare start going a goal down after just four minutes.   more...

30/11/02 - City hopes are high

A MOOD of optimism surrounds Worcester City's proposed ground move following developments in midweek.   more...

30/11/02 - Double boost for Brain

RICHARD Nias and Richard Bates look set to hand Worcester Rugby Club coach John Brain an injury boost with both forwards ready for next Saturday's clash with Rugby Lions.   more...

30/11/02 - Spirits remain high -- Jenner

JIM Jenner believes supporters will see a positive reaction from Worcester Rugby Club after their Millmoor mauling.   more...

Half-time: Hartlepool 2-0 Kidderminster

Hartlepool continued to stream forward with the dangerous Richardson heading over the bar and then racing away down the left on 25 minutes only to be denied by keeper Brock.   more...

Hartlepool 2-1 Kidderminster

Harriers made a great start to the second half with Parrish pulling back a superb goal.   more...

30/11/02 - Injury blow for `gutted' Stamps

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers defender Scott Stamps is today coming to terms with every players nightmare - a lengthy spell on the casualty list.   more...

3/4 time: Hartlepool 2-1 Kidderminster

Parrish's superb first goal for the club spurred Harriers on though Hartlepool went close to making it 3-1 on 52 minutes.   more...

Full-time: Hartlepool 2-1 Kidderminster

Loan signing Bishop missed a great chance to equalise for Harriers on 73 minutes but he shot well wide from six yards after Broughton had headed down Flynn's cross.   more...

Schools changes

NORTH Midlands 18-Group Schools have shuffled their pack for their final rugby match of the season against Leicestershire at Coalville RFC on Monday (7.30pm).   more...

Spirits remain high -- Jenner

JIM Jenner believes supporters will see a positive reaction from Worcester Rugby Club after their Millmoor mauling.   more...

Baker making most of his Kop experience

MATT Baker is just 22 but the Hereford United keeper can already boast an appearance in front of Liverpool's famous Kop.   more...

Injury blow for `gutted' Stamps

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers defender Scott Stamps is today coming to terms with every players nightmare - a lengthy spell on the casualty list.   more...

SUMMARY: Hartlepool 2-1 Kidderminster

Another destructive first half cost Kidderminster Harriers their chance of beating league leaders Hartlepool.   more...

City hopes are high

A MOOD of optimism surrounds Worcester City's proposed ground move following developments in midweek.   more...

Tretton card dropped

HEREFORD United de-fender Andy Tretton has had a red card withdrawn after an appeal to the Football Association.   more...

Double boost for Brain

RICHARD Nias and Richard Bates look set to hand Worcester Rugby Club coach John Brain an injury boost with both forwards ready for next Saturday's clash with Rugby Lions.   more...

Wolves sights on top position

WORCESTER Wolves can go joint top of the National Basketball League Division One if they beat Bath Romans tonight (7pm).   more...

30/11/02 - Wolves sights on top position

WORCESTER Wolves can go joint top of the National Basketball League Division One if they beat Bath Romans tonight (7pm).   more...

Preview: Hartlepool v Kidderminster

Attack will be Kidderminster Harriers strategy as they take on league leaders Hartlepool United today.   more...

Hartlepool 1-0 Kidderminster

Hartlepool took a fourth minute lead with their first real chance through midfielder Humphreys.   more...

Hartlepool 2-0 Kidderminster

Harriers were looking shaky at the back and they went a further goal on 15 minutes.   more...

  
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