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Stories for 8 August 2005

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Thirteen is Warriors' lucky number

THE first 13 girls have been chosen to become members of the new-look npowerettes and cheer on the Worcester Warriors throughout the new rugby season. more...

It's opera Henry, but not as you know it...

TRAPEZE artists, puppetry and comedy are not normally what you would associate with opera - but that's exactly what is hoped will draw in the crowds at the Three Choirs 2005. more...

Time is right for Muslims to tell people what we're about

AN education centre aimed at integrating the Muslim community in Worcester is set to open its doors to the public in September. more...

Sixth Forms set for city

SECONDARY schools in Worcester could be given their own sixth forms in what would be the biggest shake-up of city education for decades. more...

Cameras pulled

HIGH STREET store Dixons has stopped stocking 35mm cameras and begun phasing out films because it says digital cameras have become more popular. more...

Marconi tie-up

MARCONI revealed that it was in talks about possible business tie-ups, but stopped short of confirming takeover interest from Chinese firm Huawei. more...

Gloom forecast

BUSINESS confidence has fallen in every region of the country for the first time in two years, driven by the continuing slowdown in the economy, according to a gloomy new survey today. more...

M&M Timber sets its sights on record year

WITH its sights firmly set on yet another record year, Kidderminster garden and landscaping products specialist M&M Timber Ltd is preparing for its biggest ever showstand at the Garden & Leisure Exhibition (GLEE). more...

Ashley is on a high

SHARES in Laura Ashley hit their highest level in nearly a year at the weekend amid speculation that the home furnishings retailer could be taken private. more...

- Sixth Forms set for city - Time is right for Muslims to tell people what we're about - It's opera Henry, but not as you know it... - Thirteen is Warriors lucky number - County leap to defence of Shoaib - more...

Sales wilt in the heat at Greggs

PROFITS of bakery chain Greggs have recently dipped below budget after weather conditions caused sales growth to slow. more...

Region weathering MG Rover collapse

THE West Midlands economy is unlikely to suffer as much as was first feared from the collapse of MG Rover although the impact is still significant, according to a report published today. more...

Tom's the tops for Volkswagen

SOUTH Hereford Garages' Tom Hulburd has been named as Volkswagen's top performing apprentice in the UK. more...

Anglo on defensive

ANGLO American has been forced ro defend its performance after the diversified mining company failed to achieve similar profit growth to its key rivals. more...

Honour for the branch

STAFF at the Worcester branch of the Skipton Building Society have had their hard work honoured with an award. more...

Lisa's on her way to a hat-trick

LISA Shepherd, a Kidder-minster hairdresser, could clinch a hat-trick by winning three of the biggest awards in national hairdressing circles. more...

Amelia finds a crafty way to pass her time

Amelia Stanton, aged six, enjoys making a foam stamper at a craft workshop in Pershore Abbey, a Wychavon District Council summer event. Picture by Emma Attwood. more...

The words of Christ

JIM Evans refers to "low-life characters" in our High Street. These poor beggars are fellow human beings, and may not have had your advantages in life, Mr Evans. Christ said: "The first shall be last." more...

The day of reckoning

AS David Andrews stated, the UK is relatively "tiny." It has 0.98 per cent of global population and 0.17 per cent of the planet's land area. We need the EU from which we derive many benefits. more...

Good luck everyone

I WOULD like to wish good luck to all those involved with the mini carnival in Gheluvelt Park to be held in August. I watched the Queen's Jubilee celebrations in London, 2003, and realised that floats are necessary for a successful carnival. more...

Disastrous decision

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Chief Executive John Rostill can think of, there can be no doubt the trust must be very disappointed on yet again only achieving a one star rating for its services over the last year, particularly its hardworking staff. more...

Ted Heath and cups of unkindness

I READ John Phillpott's Seven Days (Saturday, July 30) with interest and while I don't know his favourite beverage, he was certainly not drinking from the cup of human kindness, when he wrote the article. more...

A retired railwayman of 50 years has the last word

MAY I, as a retired railwayman of some nearly 50 years' service, mostly at Shrub Hill, correct some of the errors with the railway photographs of late. more...

Thirteen is Warriors' lucky number

THE first 13 girls have been chosen to become members of the new-look npowerettes and cheer on the Worcester Warriors throughout the new rugby season. more...

Question of choice for pupils

WOULD Worcester's 16-year-olds be better served if our schools had their own sixth forms? more...

Joggers hit the heights for hospice

EIGHT members of Worcester Joggers tested their skills of endurance on the gruelling 31-mile Caerphilly Summits Challenge, in Wales, to raise money for the city's St Richard's Hospice. more...

Joggers hit the heights for hospice

EIGHT members of Worcester Joggers tested their skills of endurance on the gruelling 31-mile Caerphilly Summits Challenge, in Wales, to raise money for the city's St Richard's Hospice. more...

Plans for `haven' at home - Pilot scheme hope for abuse victims

SANCTUARY could be on the way for victims of domestic violence and hate crime in Wyre Forest to prevent them being forced out of their homes. more...

It's our High Street honey

A stunner from Worcester has been shortlisted from more than 7,000 women to appear in the final of a national competition to find the hottest girl next door. more...

How the Co-op saved our apples

TWO rare apple varieties will be kept alive on a Herefordshire fruit farm after the Co-op group decided to use them in its first premium dry reserve cider. more...

A massive and messy welcome to Splodge City

CHILDREN threw custard pies and delved into a gooey lucky dip during a Summer Holiday fun day at St John's Sports Centre. more...

Post Office site `has potential'

REDEVELOPING the Post Office in Abbey Road, could provide Malvern with a great focal point, says the town's Civic Society. more...

Zip over to the castle for a week of activities

ACTIVE youngsters can bang the drums, take to the zip wire or try their hand at plate-juggling as part of a week of fun activities at Eastnor Castle. more...

Doc set to ease your pet's fears

PETULANT pooches and catty cats could be cured when an animal psychologist comes to the city for a session. more...

Fatal crash on Hereford outskirts

A FATAL smash killed a driver and critically injured one of his passengers as the car crossed a bridge in the middle of the night. more...

Tie a yellow ribbon to your car for Lido

TIE a yellow ribbon to your car and front doors, a group for the restoration of the town's Lido has urged after people were accused of littering the town centre with them. more...

`Going up in a balloon was one of the best things I have ever done'

AN ill 10-year-old girl has enjoyed a bird's-eye view of Worcestershire after a generous competition winner donated a hot air balloon trip to charity. more...

Thousands chilling out in the big park

TENS of thousands of dance, folk and alternative music fans descended on a historic castle in the picturesque Herefordshire countryside at the weekend for a completely different festival. more...

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