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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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					<title>Bright Eyes nursery investigated after child sex assault claim </title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Bright-Eyes-nursery-investigated-after-child-sex-assault-claim--71943.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A DROITWICH nursery is under investigation after a young child told their family they had been sexually assaulted.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 19:22:47 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>New Droitwich mayor sworn in </title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-New-Droitwich-mayor-sworn-in--72039.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[THE NEW mayor of Droitwich Spa has commended his predecessor and vowed to carry on her hard work.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:25:09 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Droitwich trekker in prostate cancer check plea</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Droitwich-trekker-in-prostate-cancer-check-plea-71403.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A DROITWICH man who found out by chance that he had cancer is urging other men to have their prostates checked.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 10:14:30 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>well usd bus to go into Webbs</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-well-usd-bus-to-go-into-Webbs-71834.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[THE WELL used 144 bus will now travel directly into Webbs Garden Centre following requests from residents.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 10:14:20 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Spa opticians appeals for unwanted glasses</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Spa-opticians-appeals-for-unwanted-glasses-71404.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[SPA spectacle wearers are being urged to donate their unwanted glasses so they can help improve eye care in developing countries.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 14:08:35 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Hopes that hotel plans will transform Droitwich town centre</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Hopes-that-hotel-plans-will-transform-Droitwich-town-centre-71371.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[AMBITIOUS proposals to convert Droitwich\'s Raven Hotel into a bar and restaurant were officially unveiled to the public on Wednesday (May 15).]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:58:44 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>council refuses greedy yew tree hill housing plans</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-council-refuses-greedy-yew-tree-hill-housing-plans-71604.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[WYCHAVON District Council has thrown out controversial plans to build two large housing estates in Droitwich.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:58:42 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Awards to recognise Droitwich entrepreneurial stars</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Awards-to-recognise-Droitwich-entrepreneurial-stars-71402.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[ENTERPRISING talent in Droitwich is set to be recognised with the introduction of a new business awards scheme.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:38 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Search is on for best Spa sausage</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Search-is-on-for-best-Spa-sausage-69090.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[THE SEARCH is on for Droitwich&amp;#039;s best banger as part of sizzling competition to be held during the town&amp;#039;s first ever food festival.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 23:32:26 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Your pictures from St Richards Festival</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Your-pictures-from-St-Richards-Festival-70824.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[THIS YEAR&amp;#039;S St.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 23:31:13 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Droitwich canal not polluted after dead fish found</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Droitwich-canal-not-polluted-after-dead-fish-found-71019.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[THE ENVIRONMENT Agency has had to investigate the Droitwich Barge Canal after receiving reports of dead fish.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 23:31:08 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>St John Ambulance makes appeal for volunteers</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-St-John-Ambulance-makes-appeal-for-volunteers-71154.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[THE LOCAL branches of St John Ambulance have made an appeal in a bid to get more people to join their ranks.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 23:30:55 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Road resurfacing work starts across Worcestershire</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Road-resurfacing-work-starts-across-Worcestershire-71400.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[RESURFACING work to Wychavon roads has begun as part of a &Acirc;&pound;3million operation across the county.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 23:30:38 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Large milk spillage narrowly avoided in Droitwich </title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Large-milk-spillage-narrowly-avoided-in-Droitwich--70872.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A LARGE scale milk spillage into the River Salwarpe was narrowly avoided after a crash with a car and a tanker.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 23:30:31 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Yew Tree Hill housing set for council approval</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Yew-Tree-Hill-housing-set-for-council-approval-70770.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[TWO MAJOR housing developments which residents say would dramatically change the Droitwich landscape forever look set to be given the go-ahead after being approved by Wychavon District Council planning officers.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 17:42:16 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>twelve million pound Droitwich Marina officially opened</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-twelve-million-pound-Droitwich-Marina-officially-opened-70789.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[DROITWICH Spa marina has been officially opened following the &Acirc;&pound;12 million restoration of the town\'s canal network.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 01:03:13 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Droitwichs mp honoured propose Queens speech</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Droitwichs-mp-honoured-propose-Queens-speech-70625.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[TOWN MP Peter Luff became only the second Worcetershire member in more than a century to be given the honour of proposing the Queen\'s speech on Wednesday (May 8).]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 15:08:47 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Droitwich canal project scoops award</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Droitwich-canal-project-scoops-award-70788.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[THE LONG-running campaign to restore the iconic Droitwich canals which began more than 40 years ago has scooped a top industry honour.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 12:28:37 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Wychavon District Council among best tax collectors</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Wychavon-District-Council-among-best-tax-collectors-70771.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[WYCHAVON District Council is the fourth best local authority in the country for collecting council tax, new figures have revealed.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 21:15:17 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Hope for residents against Yew Tree Hill development</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Hope-for-residents-against-Yew-Tree-Hill-development-69971.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[OPPONENTS of plans to build more than 750 homes in south Droitwich have been given fresh hope the land could be saved.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:51:45 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Man appears in court over fatal Droitwich crash</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Man-appears-in-court-over-fatal-Droitwich-crash-70130.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A MAN has appeared in court charged with death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision near Droitwich.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:51:39 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Comedy at Norbury raises charity cash</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Comedy-at-Norbury-raises-charity-cash-70792.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A PLAYWRIGHT and a community group have joined forces to raise &Acirc;&pound;300 for a charity.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:51:37 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Tories retain control of Spa county seats</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Tories-retain-control-of-Spa-county-seats-70146.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[THE CONSERVATIVE Party retained control of Droitwich\'s four county council seats following the results which were announced on Friday (May 3).]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:51:35 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Spa walkers embrace canal route </title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Spa-walkers-embrace-canal-route--70791.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A WALK on the wild side was in store for residents hoping to find out more about Droitwich\'s habitats.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:50:31 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Droitwich Lido set to kick off summer music programme </title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Droitwich-Lido-set-to-kick-off-summer-music-programme--70790.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[THE ANNUAL \'Bands in the Lido Park\' programme gets under way this weekend when The Shirley Band entertains revellers on Sunday (May 12).]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:50:29 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Coroner rules headteacher from Droitwich killed herself</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Coroner-rules-headteacher-from-Droitwich-killed-herself-70128.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A HEADTEACHER who killed herself at her primary school over fears including an ongoing employment tribunal had tried to end her life ten days earlier, an inquest heard.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:39:17 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Droitwich cancer survivor joins Race for Life</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Droitwich-cancer-survivor-joins-Race-for-Life-70139.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[AN INSPIRATIONAL Droitwich woman who overcame a rare form of cancer has signed up for Race for Life hoping to smash a &Acirc;&pound;5,000 fund-raising target.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 17:02:48 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Spa woman fined over disposal of bin bags</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Spa-woman-fined-over-disposal-of-bin-bags-70127.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A DROITWICH woman has been ordered to pay more than &Acirc;&pound;200 after illegally putting out bin bags on non-bin days.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:47:59 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>An artist in action at Hanbury Hall</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-An-artist-in-action-at-Hanbury-Hall-70140.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[HANBURY Hall visitors have the chance to see an artist in action until Thursday (May 9).]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:40:28 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Cash help is key to new town centre shop</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Cash-help-is-key-to-new-town-centre-shop-69318.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A YOUNG Droitwich dad is hoping to be a cut above the rest after opening the doors of his own barber shop in the town thanks to backing from the Prince\'s Trust.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:40:09 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Spa woman celebrates 102nd birthday</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Spa-woman-celebrates-102nd-birthday-70135.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A DROITWICH woman has been described as \'quite a lady\' after celebrating her 102nd birthday.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:40:07 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Signs aim to slow speeding drivers in Droitwich </title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Signs-aim-to-slow-speeding-drivers-in-Droitwich--69314.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A CLAMPDOWN on speeding motorists will be launched with the introduction of new signs to warn drivers of their excess speed.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:40:05 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>Family tribute to headteacher who took her own life </title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-Family-tribute-to-headteacher-who-took-her-own-life--69778.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[THE FAMILY of a headteacher who was found dead in a school has paid tribute to her after an inquest confirmed she took her own life.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:40:01 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>fundraising spa firefighter rewarded</title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-fundraising-spa-firefighter-rewarded-70143.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A DROITWICH fire station commander has been commended for his outstanding fund-raising efforts.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate>
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					<title>one million chataue impney revamp under way </title>
					<link>http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2013/05/23/news-one-million-chataue-impney-revamp-under-way--69313.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[THE FIRST phase of an ambitious &Acirc;&pound;1million revamp of Droitwich\'s historic Chateau Impney hotel has been completed.]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 17:45:29 +0100</pubDate>
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