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Early start for gritters
EARLY morning patrols will be carried out by Worcestershire County Council’s gritting fleet in a bid to combat icy conditions. The Met Office is predicting road surface temperatures to dip below zero overnight and snowfall of up to three centimetres.
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Be prepared for winter weather
DRIVERS are being urged to take a few moments to pack an ‘emergency kit’ before they head out on journeys. With temperatures still below freezing and more snow predicted, the Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia is advising motorists to take some essentials
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Protest over sports funding triggers Government rethink
PROTESTS from schools over cuts to sports funding have triggered a rethink by Government ministers. Last week, Vale teachers spoke out against an announcement by the Government it was slashing the budget for the South Worcestershire School
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Diston: A tough test awaits in derby clash
A TOUGH test awaits Evesham when they host Redditch on Saturday (ko 2.15pm), according to head coach Gary Diston as they return to action in Midlands Three West (South). Weather permitting, the Lower Albert Road side look to get back to winning ways
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Bengeworth take the title in a close finish
EVESHAM Bengeworth became the pride of Wychavon after being crowned champions of this year’s Parish Games. Bengeworth took the title by one point in a closely-fought battle with Crowle finishing in second place. The winners’ prize is the WMCRS Silver
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Hospice Lottery wk48
Draw Date 3.12.10 1st Prize of £1000 012273 Worcester 2nd Prize of £200, rolled over No winner 3rd Prize of £50 010165 Malvern
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Chipping Campden Debating Society wk49
At the November meeting the society debated the motion "This house believes that a country does not have the right to interfere in the internal affairs of another" This was the annual schools debate with speakers from the Cotswold School, Bourton on the
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Coffee morning in aid of cancer victim tomorrow
A WOMAN from Evesham has organised a Coffee Morning in aid of Cancer Research UK and in memory of her sister who died of cancer. Mary Mills, from Hazel Venue, has organised the event at Evesham Town Hall this Saturday, December 4, from 10am
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Environment Agency's new warning system
ENVIRONMENT Agency bosses have changed how they warn of flooding because some people were not taking any notice. In the past, the Flood Watch warning only told residents to expect flooding on low-lying land and roads. It has now been replaced by a Flood
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Cropthorne kids raise cash to keep Air Ambulance flying
CHILDREN from Cropthorne with Charlton First School have been busy creating all kinds of things from cakes to calendars to help raise funds for the Midlands Air Ambulance. Year 4 and 5 teacher Alison Paul said: “My class have been working on
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Almost £100m sitting in the county banks
ALMOST £100 million is locked away in the piggy banks of Worcestershire’s councils, the police and fire service. With severe spending cuts on the way that are likely to cost more than 1,000 jobs across the county, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles
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Pershore students win through in debating competition
TWO teams of students from Pershore High School who just love an argument have won through to the next round of two prestigious debating competitions. Giles Grainger and Charlotte Ridgewell are through to the final of the Taylor Trophy Debating
