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Perhaps he should remove his blinkers

"SADLY, Britain is not yet a part of Euroland", blazed the headline (You Say, January 14). Should not the Tolladine europhile remove his party blinkers in order to see around him?   more...

Why UKIP targets local Press

REGULAR readers of the Evening News will have noticed that letters from supporters of the UK Independence Party have become a regular, one might almost say daily, feature.   more...

The fight will go on

WHAT a wonderful gesture by Severn Waste to grant £1,200 from their Environmental Fund to improve a Droitwich neighbourhood (Evening News, January 17).   more...

What happened to common courtesy?

CAN anyone tell me why everything seems to be too much trouble for people these days?   more...

Juvenile posturing must come to an end

IN criticising the appointment of David Barlow to a local health job, Peter Luff not only threw the toys out of his pram but his dummy, too.   more...

Congratulations

I FEEL I must congratulate Barrie Rees for his humorous letter that appeared under the headline "Load of Old Trollope" (You Say, January 19). I particularly liked the adjective inane.   more...

Weeding? Why?

REGARDING Your Garden (Evening News, January 18), why go to so much trouble to get rid of weeds? There's nothing more attractive than a few dandelions or cowslips.   more...

Two issues

I WOULD say to George Cowley (You Say, January 18) that I have only criticised him on two issues. 1) That anyone with money, he questions if they obtained it illegally. 2) His continual criticism of motorists.   more...

Praising Mandy

I WOULD like to praise Mandy Dyson, the sheltered housing warden who recently left Chantry House, St John's.   more...

Real world

MR Edgell should join the real world - it is, at the moment, an offence to smoke cannabis equally as it is to steal.   more...

Hannah's home

IN reply to John Hinton's query concerning Hannah Snell, it is my belief she lived at number 25 Friar Street as it is mentioned in a book entitled Friar Street by Pat Hughes and Nicholas Molyneux (Page 11).   more...

It's pathetic

KIDDERMINSTER MP Dr Richard Taylor stated that Worcester's New Hospital has been built without adequate storage space for patient's medical records.   more...

Don't let cancer become hot topic

UNTIL the mid-90s, no self-respecting holidaymaker would dream of returning home in a shade lighter than bronze. How times change.   more...

Jessica hopes for Euro Come Back

IT could be second time lucky for failed Herefordshire Pop Idol star Jessica Garlick, who is asking fans to vote for her Song for Europe.   more...

It's all brighter on the night...

WORCESTER could have a brighter future if guidelines for lighting development are put in place.   more...

Easier access buses

BUSES designed to provide easy access for wheelchair users in rural areas have been unveiled in Worcestershire.   more...

Sally steals the royal limelight

EVESHAM-born Sally Huxley caused a right Royal flush when she stole the limelight from Prince Andrew at a Chinese New Year party.   more...

Attack youths escape

TWO youths escaped empty-handed after attacking a man in a pedestrian underpass in Hereford.   more...

Dropping anchor

A FORMER top division football official is booked in for pub life after taking over a Worcestershire pub.   more...

Keep your hands off the post, says Liz

PLANS to radically alter the postal service are being fought by one of the region's members of the European Parliament.   more...

Weekend course to `examine anger'

A WORCESTER group of volunteers is running a weekend course to help people discover more about anger and how to avoid conflict.   more...

After nearly 2,000 years... the past is revealed

RICH archaeological pickings found in the Wyre Piddle area over the past year are on display to the public this weekend.   more...

Anne Frank project a success

TWICE as many people than expected visited the Anne Frank Exhibition.   more...

Rome deal clinched by water company

SEVERN Trent Water has won a bid to manage water and waste services for a quarter of a million people north of Rome, Italy.   more...

Moves to cut fumes

VEHICLE emissions from the city's refuse trucks will be cut by 90 per cent thanks to a new clean-up campaign.   more...

Car parking charges rumpus is sorted out

ANGER at increased car parking charges in Wychavon has led to a change in the type of concessionary tickets available from the district council.   more...

Search goes on for Ben

A SCHOOLBOY who vanished as he walked to school is still missing.   more...

Man on the run's death threat to victim

A Worcester man's front door was kicked in and he was subjected to a death threat by a thief on the run.   more...

Centres move to make way for store

THE first steps have been taken to make way for the controversial Sainsbury's store in St John's.   more...

Specialist wards officially opened

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has officially opened specialist wards at Newtown Hospital following a £2.5m refurbishment.   more...

Mercy is shown by court for dad-to-be

A TEENAGE dad-to-be who spat at a police officer escaped jail, despite a string of other offences.   more...

Second fastest service in land

HEREFORD and Worcester Ambulance Service has recorded the second fastest critical response rate in the country for the second month running.   more...

Brave sisters meet Queen

TWO quick-thinking teenage sisters who saved the life of a man when he fell on to a railway track - minutes before a train was due - are due to be presented with an award by the Queen.   more...

Rugby degree course is really worth a try!

BUDDING rugby stars will have the chance to team up their love of sport with an education.   more...

Mother weeps as she is sent to jail

A MUM-of-two who fiddled £19,000 out of the nursing home where she worked has been jailed for 15 months.   more...

Scathing attack in stadium row

WORCESTER'S football club chairman has launched a scathing attack on the city's chief planning officer.   more...

Residents oppose the plan for B&Q

DISGRUNTLED members of the Spetchley Road Residents Association have voiced their opposition against a B&Q development in Nunnery Way.   more...

FLOODING FEARS AFTER GALES

WORCESTER'S flood victims are preparing themselves for more misery as a weekend of wind and rain is forecast to sweep the county.   more...

Sport

2/2/02 - No loan plans as squad shrinks

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has no immediate plans to make any loan signings following the departure of five players from Aggborough recently.   more...

Swansea v Kidderminster

Today's Third Division clash between Kidderminster Harriers and Swansea City was called off due to a waterlogged pitch after a lunchtime inspection.   more...

2/2/02 - Wolves facing key victory bid

WORCESTER Wolves have spelt out their determination to avoid relegation from the National Basketball League Division One.   more...

Monte Carlo Rally bid

MARTLEY'S Steve Wilson (above) is hoping to find the road to success when he takes part in the Monte Carlo Rally this month.   more...

Sims is aiming to prove point

DAVE Sims is hoping for an extended run in the Worcester Rugby Club side after a disappointing season so far.   more...

No loan plans as squad shrinks

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has no immediate plans to make any loan signings following the departure of five players from Aggborough recently.   more...

Hereford hoping for major cash booster

HEREFORD United's hopes of financial salvation could take a turn for the better in the next few weeks.   more...

Weir will be happy if City finish in top six

WORCESTER City defender Martin Weir says he will be happy with a top six finish at the end of the season.   more...

Bickerton at one over

WORCESTERSHIRE'S John Bickerton failed to climb his way up the leaderboard after the third round of the Hei-neken Classic in Melbourne today.   more...

Kadeer fails to save U19s

A BATTLING innings by Worcestershire's Kadeer Ali was unable to prevent England from failing to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Under 19 World Cup by losing by 15 runs against South Africa in Christchurch.   more...

Wolves facing key victory bid

WORCESTER Wolves have spelt out their determination to avoid relegation from the National Basketball League Division One.   more...

2/2/02 - Weir will be happy if City finish in top six

WORCESTER City defender Martin Weir says he will be happy with a top six finish at the end of the season.   more...

2/2/02 - Sims is aiming to prove point

DAVE Sims is hoping for an extended run in the Worcester Rugby Club side after a disappointing season so far.   more...

  
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