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Inquest hears how Bromyard soldier died

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:57:28 +0000

A SOLDIER has described the moment that a Taliban bomb left five of his comrades, including Herefordshire rifleman William Aldridge, dead.

Villa move Dave to run for Acorns

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:10:00 +0000

A FOOTBALL fan has taken inspiration from his team and decided to run the London marathon for a local charity.

Royal visitor marks firm’s anniversary

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

THE Countess of Wessex has visited a Worcestershire firm to mark its 30 years in business.

Work to knock down old market is under way

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:50:00 +0000

DEMOLITION work has begun on the former fruit and vegetable market as part of plans to create a new sports facility for the University of Worcester.

BALLOT: Does Facebook need a panic button?

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:40:00 +0000

YET more pressure is being put on social networking site Facebook to install a 'panic button' on its site - but is it really needed?

Arrests after street fracas

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:38:34 +0000

FIVE people have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage following a street fracas in a quiet city suburb.

Further savings may be needed – but we’ll cope

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +0000

THE new managing director of Worcester City Council has warned more savings might have to be made.

We’re going the extra mile for good causes!

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0000

SUPER-FIT county residents are pulling up their red socks for Sport Relief.

Job loss threat to temps in libraries

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:20:00 +0000

STAFF who work in Worcestershire’s libraries on a temporary basis are at risk of losing their jobs.

COMMENT: University’s extra cash is great news

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:10:00 +0000

AS we reported yesterday, the University of Worcester was the biggest winner in this year’s battle for cash from the Government – and that is great news for the city.

Terror in the suburbs as gang attacks

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:10:00 +0000

A FAMILY living in a quiet Worcester suburb have been left fearing their safety after a group of 15 men armed with bats, bricks and glass bottles carried out a violent attack in the early hours.

Charity champion Nick has new role

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:50:00 +0000

ONE of the founders of the Midlands Air Ambulance has been given a new role within the organisation.

Worcestershire grandad's pledge to help tot with muscular dystrophy

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:10:00 +0000

A WORCESTERSHIRE grandfather has pledged to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign after his grandson was diagnosed with the disease last year.

I’m walking 35 miles barefoot for charity

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:50:00 +0000

A MOTHER from Worcestershire will undertake a 35-mile barefooted walk to help Ethiopian women afflicted by a horrific post-childbirth condition.

Cash campaigners welcome news

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:30:00 +0000

CAMPAIGNERS calling for more money to be given to schools in Worcestershire have welcomed the start of a consultation.

Get your bids in for cash grants

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:40:00 +0000

COMMUNITY arts groups are being offered grants of up to £1,000.

Calling those who served Queen and country

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:10:00 +0000

VETERANS who served with the Worcestershire Regiment during the 1960s are invited to a reunion in Gibraltar.

NHS shake-up plans rushed, say protesters

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:50:00 +0000

HEALTH campaigners protested against a “rushed” shake-up of the local health service before a crunch meeting to decide the future of the NHS in Worcestershire.

Tell us where you can find a very warm county welcome

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:30:00 +0000

NOMINATIONS are still pouring in for the brightest and best stars in the Worcestershire tourism trade.

£10,000 for teacher hurt in sports hall

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:50:00 +0000

A GRANDMOTHER who was injured while protecting schoolchildren from falling wall bars, has received £10,000 in compensation.