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Xtra reveals why sewing is so rewarding

Kate Hodal using a sewing machine to make a tote bag during a Learn to Sew workshop at a John Lewis store in London.

6:00am Friday 10th July 2009

With the recession kicking in, reports suggest that more women are taking up sewing.

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Xtra looks at six of the best for a perfect picnic

Spork, £2.50 each from www.stanfords.co.uk.

6:00am Friday 10th July 2009

Picnics are among the finest outdoor pursuits ever invented - pack your essentials, find the perfect spot and enjoy the fine weather.

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New officer invites residents to have their say

4:22pm Thursday 9th July 2009

THE new local policing officer for Droitwich Town East is inviting residents to join her and have their say on issues of concern.

Fighting for compensation

4:01pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A former Land Rover senior manager, who was unfairly dismissed after claiming he ‘took the rap’ for an employee’s misconduct, is hoping to be awarded at least £80,000 in compensation and pension rights.

Milestone in canal restoration project reached

11:53am Thursday 9th July 2009

THE Droitwich Canals Restoration Partnership has successfully excavated through the newly constructed tunnel under the A449.

Droitwich drummer joins charity world record attempt

BEAT IT: Mike Clarke preapres for the world record attempt

10:23am Wednesday 8th July 2009

A DROITWICH drummer will join hundreds of fellow musicians for a world record attempt in aid of charity.

Man hurt as dogs kill his cat

HURT: Danny Robinson shows some of his injuries after the dog attack

10:19am Wednesday 8th July 2009

A MAN was left with bite wounds to his arms after he tried to rescue his pet cat from the jaws of two dogs.

Rescue centre to be officially opened

10:27am Tuesday 7th July 2009

A NEW £875,000 search and rescue training facility is set to be officially opened in Droitwich Spa.

SPA teen enjoys American adventure

USA TODAY: Jennifer Hughes will be helping American youngsters at a summer camp

10:15am Tuesday 7th July 2009

A SPA teenager is set for a American adventure as she attempts to make a difference to the lives of kids across the Atlantic.

Scout group water hike trouble raised in Commans

10:18am Tuesday 7th July 2009

THE plight of a Spa scout group, which is facing a massive water bill hike, has been raised in the Commans.

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Your Say Your Droitwich

Prince Charles has been receiving a great deal of flack from the arty community, especially architects, who feel that both he and us commoners have no understanding of taste where new buildings are concerned and that we should shut up and leave it to the experts.  − Keith Slaughter, Whittingham Court, Tower Hill, Droitwich Spa

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Back at the beginning of February, I wrote to Your View expressing my concerns for the future of the Droitwich Brine Baths complex.  − A Droitwich Cynic via email

Fight to save our brine baths »




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