Stories for 21 March 2006

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Stories for 21 March 2006

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Urgent case in need of treatment

SOME say that life begins at 40, but what happens when you reach the next big milestone? Well, the truth of the matter is that after 50, nothing's quite the same. more...

We throw down the gauntlet over homes

SIR - The Worcester News (and its readers) deserves praise for its regular reports on the plight of the homeless in Worcester and for helping raise money for the Maggs night shelter. more...

Politicians would not want reforms

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A grim experience for all concerned

SIR - If Bill Davison had ever experienced what it is to teach or to study while a school is being rebuilt around you he would not wish it for his worst enemies, let alone for his neighbours' children. The old Samuel Southall School in Merriman's Hill was rebuilt and re-named as Bishop Perowne during the 1980s. more...

I wondered about the spare water

SIR - With the recent shortage of water, it made me wonder how many billions of gallons are in bottles in warehouses, stores, in homes containing beers, lagers, wines, spirits, cordials, canned fruits, soups, sauces, bottled water, liquid medicines and so forth. more...

Happy memories of old Worcester

SIR - I was brought up in Lansdowne Road, Worcester, 70 years ago. I well remember the back-to-back houses with the outside toilets. more...

Dutch barges made in landlocked village

NEVER mind tulips from Amsterdam, what about Dutch barges from Droitwich? more...

Law firm fixes buy-up

WORCESTER law firm Harrison Clark LLP has once again acted for its long standing client Belgravium Technologies Plc (BTP) in the purchase of Novo IVC Limited based in Leamington Spa. more...

After Dark party in the park was great

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Tourists need toilets, council reminded

TOURISM leaders in Upton-upon-Severn and Tenbury Wells have attacked the policy that led to the closure of public toilets in both towns. more...

Rugby Stalwart loses cancer fight

BILL Best, one of the stalwarts of Worcester Rugby Club, has died aged 61 after a short battle with cancer. more...

Bid for top treats in charity auction

A HOT tub, a holiday in France and a VIP day at the Antiques Roadshow are just some of lots going under the hammer at a charity auction in Worcestershire. more...

SEE STUNNING LOCAL LANDSCAPES

ARTISTS with a passion for local landscapes are exhibiting their work in Worcestershire. more...

Offices get OK but more sites needed

A LARGE office development on the east side of Worcester has been given the go-ahead by the city council. more...

Chance to party with stars from Corrie

SOAP opera fans could find themselves partying with the stars if they buy tickets to Worcester's celebrity football match in advance. more...

Shelter for homeless is now to stay open for three extra days

A CITY homeless shelter that has saved more than 100 people from a freezing night on the streets has been extended for another three days. more...

Stop lorries from smashing into the side of my house

A FRUSTRATED mother claims that careless lorry drivers are making her life a living hell. more...

Worcester is almost a Fairtrade city

WORCESTER is just one outlet away from being a fully-fledged Fairtrade city, it has been revealed. more...

Suds at the ready for firefighters' car wash

FIREFIGHTERS are going to be scrubbing car bonnets and soaping car windscreens all in the name of charity. more...

Over-50s hospital treatment very poor

THE standard of care received by the over-50s at Worcestershire Royal Hospital has been rated among the lowest in the West Midlands. more...

IT'S ALL SMILES BEING AN OXFAM VOLUNTEER

KIND residents with time to spare signed up as Oxfam volunteers. The charity held a successful recruitment and coffee morning at the Guildhall, in the High Street. Maureen Cooper, deputy manager of the Mealcheapen store, said: "It went very well and we had lots of people pop in and sign up. It was a general awareness day as well as a chance to talk to people, which you don't always get, because it is often so busy in the shop." On sale were children's toys, clothes and other bric-a-brac, as well as tea, coffee, and tasty home-made cakes. A number of volunteers were recruited on the day and they will soon start work, helping out in the charity's shops throughout Worcester. Oxfam volunteer Susan Ryan is pictured above at the recruitment coffee morning and sale. more...

COPS GET TOUGH ON CUDDLY TOYS

BEMUSED animal rights campaigners were told to end their protest by police because their cuddly toys were offending passers-by. more...

I think my Bruno's been dognapped

A PENSIONER believes her pedigree pooch may be the latest victim in a long spate of dog thefts in Worcestershire. more...

You can log on for help with your homework - even if it's midnight

IT is enough to make even the most committed teacher shudder: "Wake up, sir, it's one o'clock in the morning but I need the answer to my maths homework!" more...