Stories for 21 February 2006

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Stories for 21 February 2006

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Labour is defying the people's will

SIR - Yet again, this Government shows it is not interested in local feelings. In spite of nearly unanimous local opposition, New Labour is determined to roll up the West Mercia Police into a vast conglomerate of a pan Midlands force based in Birmingham. more...

Builders first with high-tech panelling

WORCESTERSHIRE construction group Weaver is the first contractor in the country to use a revolutionary cladding system on a high-rise residential project to counteract tough logistical challenges. more...

Supermarkets double non food item sales

SUPERMARKETS have nearly doubled their sales of non-food goods such as CDs and clothing in the last five years, research shows today. more...

More rights for childless workers are called for

WORKERS with no children should be offered flexible working arrangements or they could become "disgruntled and demotivated", it was warned. more...

Tesco staff win savings payouts

WORKERS at supermarket giant Tesco shared a £111m payout as two staff savings schemes matured. more...

House prices up 6.2% in a month

THE value of the average property in the West Midlands has risen by 6.2 per cent during the past month, a survey has shown. more...

Wagon poised for French expansion

A WARWICK-based car doors and windows manufacturer was in talks over the acquisition of a French rival with sales of more than 500 million euros. more...

Business brief

Cheap goods tax more...

African rhythms beat out across the county

AFRICAN culture has come to Worcestershire as children across the county learnt about the music, dance and rhythms of the continent. more...

£300 to decide whether a hedge needs trimming

PEOPLE concerned about high hedges in the Malvern Hills face being slapped with a £250 increase in the cost of having their complaint dealt with. more...

Volunteers pitch in to restore park

A TEAM of volunteers from across the country has been digging in to help plant a mile of historic hedgerow at a park near Pershore. more...

Half term activities keep them occupied

ST John's Sports Centre helped put to rest the myth that children get bored in the school holidays by organising a half term full of fun activities. more...

Awards for top athletes

THESE are successful times for the students at Droitwich High School who have been recognised for their sporting achievements. more...

Students on hand to help Elgar's high-flyers

HIGH-flying pupils at one Worcester school are getting a little extra help thanks to students at the University of Worcester. more...

Recycle a third of all waste by 2011

HOMES in Worcester have been set an ambitious target - to recycle 34 per cent of all household waste by 2011. more...

Helpline bid to cut city staff sick leave

WORCESTER city council bosses are considering the idea of a 24-hour helpline to help staff combat stress. more...

Funny ha-ha at city's Marr's Bar

Funnymen are preparing to get people in stitches at a regular Worcester comedy night. more...

Meet the people who are about to get tough on our city's litterbugs

THESE are the faces of Worcester's new litter Hit Squad, charged with helping to make the city the cleanest in the UK. more...

Butcher has no bones to pick with new chip and pin system

BUSINESSES in Worcester have seen a smooth transition in the first week customers had to use a pin number to pay with credit cards rather than signing. more...

Delight as school is saved at 11th hour

A THREATENED primary school described as the `heart of the local community' has been saved from closure at the 11th hour. more...

City booze ban to be extended - Police get extra powers to arrest drunks

A BOOZE ban is set to be extended to more parts of Worcester following a successful clampdown on drunks in the city centre and St John's. more...

Enter your pics to help hospice

KEEN photographers are being urged to get snapping and enter into a Worcestershire garden centre's calendar competition. more...

Youngsters flock to museum for art fun

Youngsters at a creative workshop at Worcester Museum and Art Gallery were encouraged to let their imaginations go wild. more...

You don't have to go to college to succeed

The Government wants 50 per cent of young people to go to university. But, with fewer applying this year, many are realising there are other ways to be successful more...