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Face-painted by a fairy

PAINTED: Abbie Morland with fairy Suze Oktemgil.

3:00am Friday 10th July 2009

WHO’S a bright little flower then? Face painter fairy Suze Oktemgil practises on willing young helper Abbie Morland ready for the family fun day at Webb’s Garden Centre at Wychbold this Sunday.

Firm is highly commended

1:30am Friday 10th July 2009

A PLASTIC moulder based in the Worcestershire village of Inkberrow, is celebrating after reaching the finals of the Manufacturing Excellence Awards held at the Dorchester Hotel in London.

Family of six stuck in cramped home

UNHAPPY: Lisa Buzza, with daughters Paige Barrows, aged two, and Skye Barrows, nine months, who wants Worcester Community Housing to provide a bigger home. 27256601

1:10am Friday 10th July 2009

A FAMILY of six is living in a cramped two-bedroom second floor house because the bidding system was not explained properly to them, they say.

Truck failed to stop following collision

12:00am Friday 10th July 2009

A SCRAP metal truck failed to stop following a collision with a gas van in Worcester.

Frisbee fun at school sports day

Archery and frisbee were two of the sports undertaken by pupils at Lindridge CE Primary School for National Sports Week.

10:40pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Frisbee throwing and archery were among the activities tried out by schoolchildren at an event organised for National Sports Week.

Hollyoak stars head to city for charity match

9:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009

FANS of the soap Hollyoaks will be pleased to hear which stars are heading to Worcester for a charity football match.

Festival promises a mix for all the family

7:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009

THIS year’s West Fest in Malvern promises to be more than ever a family event.

Fallen soldier to be repatriated

Coming home: The body of fallen soldier Pte Robbie Laws will arrive back in the UK tomrrow.

4:57pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A FALLEN Worcestershire soldier is to be repatriated to the United Kingdom, tomorrow.

The good citizens who could win a top award

AWARDS: Twin sisters Lauren, left, and Michelle Clarke were presented with certificates by Chief Inspector  Gerry Reakes-Williams.

4:30pm Thursday 9th July 2009

THREE youngsters from Pershore who have made an outstanding contribution to their community are a step closer to winning a prestigious prize.

Friends and family raise funds in memory of popular plumber

GENEROUS: Plumber Martin Fox, who died unexpectedly last month.

3:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009

FRIENDS and family of a much-missed Worcester plumber who died suddenly last month are raising money in his memory.

Tunnel marks key milestone

link: The tunnel which is a milestone in the restoration of Droitwich’s canals. Pictures by Nick Toogood. 28262202

2:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A TUNNEL has been successfully excavated marking a key milestone in the restoration of Droitwich’s canals.

Miss Worcester curries support for charities

SPICY: From left: Head waiter Sadeq Ahmed, Molly Hunt, aged 17, Miss Worcester Leanne Groutage, 17, Georgia Sproul, 16, and restaurant owner Nurul Haque.

12:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A INDIAN-inspired night was held at a curry house in the city to help Miss Worcester raise money for charity.

Flood defences get county council boost

11:57am Thursday 9th July 2009

FLOOD campaigners have won another victory in a bid to get defences to protect their village after the county council agreed to pledge cash for the scheme.

School's name change could be delayed by wait for minister's signature

11:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

A FLAGSHIP academy will keep the name Elgar Technology College for another four months if the schools minister does not sign the paperwork on time.

Family speaks out to help raise thousands

SPEAKERS: Jane and Mark Field with their daughter Fin and son Murray, aged 11, who has muscular dystrophy.

10:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

A DROITWICH family helped a group of Tesco staff raise an incredible £57,530 for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.

Delight as wrecked play area is rebuilt

DELIGHTED: Pre-school manager Beverly Bradley left, and assistant supervisor Helen Golledge celebrate with children in the new play area. Picture by Nick Toogood. 28260801

9:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

CHILDREN at a pre-school near Worcester are delighted to have a new play area after one destroyed by vandals two years ago was rebuilt.

COMMENT: Wave the flag and welcome our boys back

7:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

WE ARE urging our readers to line the streets of Worcester city centre tomorrow to welcome home local soldiers who have been serving their country in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Farewell to true friend and best dad in world

FINAL JOURNEY: People watch as the hearse carrying 45-year-old father-of-two John Bué arrives at Worcester Crematorium yesterday. 28262602

7:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

WORCESTER said farewell to a popular dentist, “true friend” and “the best dad in the world” at his funeral yesterday.

Parking is made cheaper

5:40am Thursday 9th July 2009

THE cost of staying at a new Worcestershire car park has been finalised.

Council against gypsy caravan site plan

4:10am Thursday 9th July 2009

A CROWD of about 200 residents turned out to hear Leigh and Bransford Parish Council vote against contentious plans for a gypsy caravan site .


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