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Court spares sex attacker
A grandfather who sexually molested a schoolgirl after she called at his home has escaped a jail sentence. Disabled Terence Chiles handed out cigarettes to girls who helped with the chores and showed them a porn video. But on two occasions he fondled
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Riddle as printing plates unearthed
FORGE Mill Museum is investigating the origin of what appear to be a number of old printing plates unearthed on the site of the old Redditch laundry in Bromsgrove Road. But little is known about the seven stone plates, which carry artwork for needle boxes
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Family saved by alert neighbour
A SMALLWOOD family were rescued by fire-fighters from their smoke-logged house after a neighbour was alerted by a smoke detector. Tim Hull, of Marsden Road, heard the alarm at 1am on Friday morning but after continued efforts, failed to wake the sleeping
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Letter wrangle over Section 28
A REDDITCH man has criticised Redditch Councillors for failing to take action to support the repeal of Section 28. Philip Rolle, who attended the Redditch Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Forum in September, said in the minutes of the meeting, it stated members
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Police target violent crime
POLICE in Church Hill, Winyates and Matchborough detected every reported incident of violent crime during July, it has been revealed. The news comes after police investigated a total of 28 incidents which all led to arrests, charges or cautions. It has
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Bill pulls on walking boots for charity
A STUDLEY parish councillor is putting the last days of summer to good use as he embarks on a 10-day "stroll" around Stratford district for charity. Bill McCarthy, who is also chairman of Stratford Council, will walk about 140 miles for charities The
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Bed burden to ease after cash
BED blocking at the Alexandra Hospital looks set to be eased following a £600,000 Government cash boost. Worcestershire Health Authority, with social services, will spend the money to deal with winter pressures which are expected in hospitals across the
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NEW Logo for NEW College
IT'S all change at NEW College as a fresh new logo is introduced to welcome in huge changes. The new logo was presented to principal Neil Bromley by marketing manager Jim Caseley last Tuesday. Mr Caseley said: "We have recently launched new computer training
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Big Hearts in drama cash haul
REDDITCH Big Hearts are pulling out all the stops to raise money for this year's nominated cause, the Break-a-Leg Theatre Group. This is the first year the Big Hearts have chosen to raise money for the arts, and members say it may prove difficult to get
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Police appeal for witnesses after attack
A 32-year-old man suffered cuts and bruises in an unprovoked attack in Costers Lane, Winyates. Police are calling for witnesses to the incident which happened as the victim left a shop at about 9pm on Monday, July 31. A youth shouted at the man before
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Blow to green belt campaign
THREE green belt sites north of Alv-echurch have been included in a prospective Bromsgrove Council plan to develop the area in the next 15 years. The council is now consulting on its Local Plan which could see about 13 acres of land set aside for up to
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Swift rise to new heights
AN Alvechurch teenager who has been awarded a sixth form scholarship through the Royal Air Force has recently returned from an intensive course where he learned to fly a plane solo within eight hours. Andrew Swift, 17, of Snake Lane, has been involved
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Taglia-Tony or Camem-Blair?
A REDDITCH organ transplant campaigner who is compiling a cookery book to mark the 10th anniversary of her dad's heart transplant has received a recipe from the Prime Minister. Elaine Whitfield, regional organiser of the Harefield Hospital Supporters
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Call to look at mobile masts
PLANNING officers at Redditch Council have been urged to put a stop to any more mobile telephone masts in Headless Cross until the completion of a radiation survey. The move comes after the council received further applications to erect more masts on
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Move to cut speeding on killer road in Alcester
By MELINA CANNON ALCESTER Town Council is being consulted over reducing the speed limit along the A435 in an attempt to stop more fatalities on what has become "a very dangerous stretch of road." Statistics gathered over a five-year period showed there
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History in the making at family get-together
COUGHTON Court was home to more than 100 members of the Throckmorton family last Tuesday when they met up from various corners of the globe for a millennium reunion. Family members came from as far afield as America and Australia to meet their relatives
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Townsfolk turn out to support parade
MORE than 200 veterans took part in the Royal British Legion County Parade held in Alcester on Sunday. The turnout was good and spirits were not dampened, despite heavy downpours throughout the day. Veterans marched from the Greig Centre at 2.30pm through
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16/8/00 - Bogie signs to boost Molby hopes
IAN Bogie will today become Nationwide League new boys Kidderminster Harriers' latest recruit. The 32-year-old former Newcastle United midfielder is set to agree a two-year contract with boss Jan Molby, having arrived on a free transfer from Port Vale
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Stamps happy to put one over Torquay boys
THINGS could not get any better for Scott Stamps on Saturday evening after 90 minutes of Football League action back under his belt and victory over the club he left to further his career. "It has been a superb day, absolutely fantastic," he said. The
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Swifts hit back after defeat
STOURPORT Swifts bounced back from opening day disappointment by beating Bridgnorth Town 3-0 on Tuesday night. Rod Brown's side went down 2-1 at Barwell on Saturday in the opening Midland Football Alliance match but were in no mood for a repeat performance
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Bogie: I've found my perfect boss
IAN Bogie will sign for Kidderminster Harriers today in the belief Jan Molby can get his career back on track. The 32-year-old, who was released by Port Vale last season after falling out of favour with Brian Horton, has agreed a two-year contract and
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'Sad day for town' as 72 jobs axed
THE revelation in last week's Advertiser that 72 Spa workers are to lose their jobs when a town foundry shuts down in September has been dubbed "a sad day for Droitwich". Workers at Transtec, formerly BSK Aluminium Ltd, which has two sites on the Berry
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68 homes planned in Hadzor
AN exclusive 68-home residential development could soon spring up in the grounds on Hadzor Hall. Wychavon District Council has received plans to redevelop the business complex which was previously the home of Micropore International Ltd. They include
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'Lorry' girl making good recovery
AN 11-year-old Spa girl, who had to be airlifted to hospital after she was involved in a collision with a lorry, is "making a good recovery". The youngster, who has not been named, was taken to the Diana, Princess of Wales Children's Hospital, in Birmingham
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Call for action over footpath
YOUNG mothers and their children could be injured unless action is taken over a dangerous town footpath --a worried councillor has claimed. Worcestershire county councillor Peter Pinfield (Lab, Droit.Town), who is also a Wychavon district councillor,
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OAP's wedding ring plea after burglary
A DISTRAUGHT Droitwich Spa pensioner has called on thieves who stole her wedding and engagement rings to show compassion and hand them back. Alice Harrison, of Robeson Close, is hoping the culprits will have a change of heart after they broke into her
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Hospital plans win seal of approval
A HEALTH watchdog appointed to monitor the concerns of Droitwich Spa residents has described the facilities planned for the new hospital in Worcester as very impressive. Members of Worcestershire Community Health Council (CHC) visited the construction
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Writing on the wall for graffiti artists
THE writing is on the wall for town graffiti artists after Droitwich Spa police issued a zero tolerance message to the culprits. Since the beginning of the year graffiti has been appearing with increasing regularity around the town but officers are now
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Bogie signs to boost Molby hopes
IAN Bogie will today become Nationwide League new boys Kidderminster Harriers' latest recruit. The 32-year-old former Newcastle United midfielder is set to agree a two-year contract with boss Jan Molby, having arrived on a free transfer from Port Vale
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Atlee in line for Euro title bid
A WORCESTERSHIRE girl has been selected to compete at the forthcoming European Young Rider Championships. Kate Attlee from Tenbury Wells is one of the Great Britain hopefuls at the competition to be held at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire, from August
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Moseley strikes downhill gold
TWO Worcestershire women have claimed top podium positions at the Rav Four National Mountain Bike Downhill Championships. Malvern's Tracey Moseley and Worcester's Helen Mortimer took gold and silver medals respectively at the championships in Innerleithen
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Austin through after ding-dong battle
THERE was a ding-dong battle between city bowlers Edna Carter and Avis Austin in the second round of the Margaret Wharton Singles at the City of Worcester Ladies' Open Bowls tournament. There was no more than two shots in it at any stage, with Worcester's
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Ramblers secure title in final over
MALVERN Ramblers scraped home against Chaddesley with one ball to spare and took the maximum point they needed to win the Worcester Evening Cricket League Division One title. Chaddesley posted a challenging score. Herbert and Jenkins put the brakes on
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Summer View to follow up
Summer View, whose belated debut was well worth the wait, can strike again in the European Breeders' Fund Cheviot Classified '90' Stakes at Salisbury tomorrow. The three-year-old colt failed to make it to the track until last month because of a series
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16/8/00 - County draws are made
WORCESTERSHIRE Football Association Cup draws for the new season are: SATURDAY JUNIOR CUP First round (September 30, 3pm kick-off): Malvern Town Res v Bishampton United; Badsey United v Wyre Forest; Pershore Town Res v Alvechurch Res; Bretforton Sports
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16/8/00 - Bogie signs to boost Molby hopes
IAN Bogie will today become Nationwide League new boys Kidderminster Harriers' latest recruit. The 32-year-old former Newcastle United midfielder is set to agree a two-year contract with boss Jan Molby, having arrived on a free transfer from Port Vale
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Event was all in a day's work
THE Break-a-Leg Theatre Group is hoping to raise plenty of cash after a recent sponsored "play in a day" performance. About 40 members performed CS Lewis's Voyage of the Dawn Treader last weekend after receiving the script at noon on Saturday and going
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History mystery read at Stratford
A READING of the anonymously-written play Thomas of Woodstock is being performed at Stratford's Swan Theatre on Friday. Only one manuscript copy of the play exists, dated around 1592, and it was banned from publication until 1870. Richard II's youngest
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Road closures will harm town
I note with interest that Bromsgrove Council, together with the Highways Partnership, is considering the closure of yet another road. The closure of Churchfields Road was apparently due to complaints from a minority of closely affected residents. Apparently
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Studley miss stalwarts
Studley 1sts were beaten by Water Orton 1sts by 4 wickets FIVE regular players were missing on Saturday for various reasons and then Kelso dropped out on the day. Studley lost the toss once again and were asked to bat. After a good start by Smith, 29,
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Redditch 2nds beat Evesham 2nds by 237 runs
REDDITCH easily defeated a young Evesham side by 237 runs. Put into bat, Graham Collins, 114 and Chris Taylor, 62, found the Evesham bowling to their liking, putting on 201 for the first wicket and with Redditch losing four quick wickets, Mark Hadley,
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Colwall lost to Feckenham 3rds by 3 wickets
COLWALL won the toss and batted first, with opener Holland top-scoring with a patient 35. Feckenham openers Simpson and Lathwood bowled tightly and each picked up a wicket as the home side struggled to 50-4. Shah then bowled a lively spell of 16 overs
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Strain's century
ALCESTER AND RAGLEY 1sts lost to Elmley Castle. ALCESTER scored 250-5 off 45 overs. Elmley Castle knocked them off for no wickets. Alcester were beaten, despite an impressive century scored by Gary Strain. ALCESTER AND RAGLEY 2nds beat Mickleton by 18
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Rich variety of entertainment at Malvern
A RICH variety of autumn entertainment is in store at Malvern Theatres. The season features visits from The Almeida Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Company. Stars include David Essex who will be making his first visit to Malvern and Linda Nolan. The
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Specialists win contract
AN expanding Droit-wich Spa company has won a three-year contract from the UK's largest rail freight company. Pollution specialist Briggs Environmental Services, based at the Hampton Lovett Trading Estate, has been awarded the contract by English, Welsh
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What's on guide
Thursday August 17 l Cinema: The Talented Mr Ripley (15), Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry. And August 18. l Cinema: Nora (15), Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry. Until August 19. l Cinema: Snow Falling on Cedars (PG), Festival Theatres, Grange Road, Malvern
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Charity match
ALCESTER Summer Darts League are holding a charity darts match to raise money for the Joshua Birmingham Children's Hospital Appeal. The match takes place at the Alcester Trades and Labour Club on Tuesday, August 29, starting at 7.30pm and both ladies
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Angling round up by John Bushell
News this week of some outstanding successes for anglers from the Redditch area whilst on their travels to different waters. Tom Reeves from Lakeside had a brilliant day sea fishing on a boat out of Swansea last week. Using mackerel strip as bait, he
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Comeback continues
BROMSGROVE and Redditch AC athlete Dave Kesterton continued his comeback after breaking his elbow while steeplechasing with a great run at the last of this year's Rowheath 5K races. Kesterton had finished fourth at last month's race after a great second
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Squad bowled over
ALCESTER Bowls Club's Northfield squad turned in a dismal performance at home last week against Romsley/ Hunnington. The first jack to finish for Alcester was a disastrous 5-21 and things did not improve as the next three jacks slumped to further defeats
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Blues band
ONE of the UK's most exciting blues and soul saxophone players is leading a band at a Belbroughton pub on Monday. Johnny Pugh, who also doubles on vocals and harmonica, has been a professional sax player for years. He has featured with internationally
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New season
THE new Old Chapel season is ready to get into action in September with a programme which spreads into blues and country music. Tickets and more information on future gigs at the venue, in Hollymoor, are available on 0121 683 1834.
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SISTER'S ANGER AS CROSS IS REMOVED
A DISABLED Sidemoor woman says she is disgusted that a handcrafted wooden cross on her sister's grave was removed by Bromsgrove District Council. Eileen Mulhall, of King Edward Road, recently put the cross on the plot of her sister, Margaret Dyer, who
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Dolphin probe as staff clean up
FIRE has destroyed the health suite and forced the closure of Bromsgrove's Dolphin Centre. Investigations are being carried out and staff are mounting a massive clean-up operation. The blaze started in the sauna at the School Drive site at around 6.45pm
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16/8/00 - County draws are made
WORCESTERSHIRE Football Association Cup draws for the new season are: SATURDAY JUNIOR CUP First round (September 30, 3pm kick-off): Malvern Town Res v Bishampton United; Badsey United v Wyre Forest; Pershore Town Res v Alvechurch Res; Bretforton Sports
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16/8/00 - Ramblers secure title in final over
MALVERN Ramblers scraped home against Chaddesley with one ball to spare and took the maximum point they needed to win the Worcester Evening Cricket League Division One title. Chaddesley posted a challenging score. Herbert and Jenkins put the brakes on
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It really is a treat to eat at The Old Bush
WE feel we must write and put in a good word for The Old Bush, Callow End, after Mr Lawrence's "Eat - It's a Treat" (Evening News, July 29). Since our previous "watering hole" changed hands about 12 months ago, my wife and I have regularly (sometimes
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16/8/00 - The only thing to concern me is the lack of depth
IT'S the big kick-off for Worcester City at Tamworth on Saturday and we're all looking forward to the challenge ahead. We've had a busy summer and we would like to have done some more work in terms of turning it round -- bringing more players in. That
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Adey in class of his own
Redditch United 0 Worcester City 0 Goalkeeper Dave Adey stole the show as the Reds held their Dr Martens League Premier Division neighbours in a pre-season friendly at the Valley Stadium. City had snapped up keeper Danny McDonnell in a high-profile transfer
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Meyrick is demolition man
Alvechurch 6 Mile Oak Rovers 0 ALVECHURCH polished off their pre-season scheduled with a demolition job this Midland Combination Division 1 side. The return of Dean Meyrick after a season's sojourn at Studley BKL proved to be a catalyst for a goal feast
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Tough warm-up
THE Bees' penultimate warm-up game against Hereford-based Bromyard Town FC was another tough encounter, with BKL the victors by 3-1. On Tuesday they wrap things up against Redditch Utd away, ko 7.30pm. This coming Saturday, August 19, Studley BKL open
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Dream holiday a nightmare for pair
A BROMSGROVE couple's dream Canadian holiday to mark their ninth wedding anniversary ended in a nightmare when they were caught up in a security scare and a series of delays and blunders at an American airport. The delays meant Brian and Jennifer Davis's
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More farmers' markets a boost to town
EXTRA farmers' markets in Bromsgrove could breathe life into a struggling part of the town, according to a leading trader. Bromsgrove Marketing Partnership chairman Martin Connellan has welcomed plans to hold the markets every second Saturday of each
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Villagers face up to planners
WORRIED villagers are ready to meet Bromsgrove planners head on tomorrow in a bid to stop developers. Belbroughton residents are campaigning against plans to build a three-bedroom house in the garden of a Victorian property, in High Street. Last Thursday
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Mum takes Karis's fight to the United Nations
THE case of a Bromsgrove disabled child at the centre of a legal battle over her education is being presented to international jurists in Geneva. Ten-year-old Karis Lane currently receives no formal education after her mum's bid to have her educated at
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Blueliner are 21st century boys
SIDEMOOR drummer Carl Ashton is moving forward with band Blueliner which has released its second CD. The 19-year-old joined up with Kidderminster lads, 21-year-old Mark Abberley on guitar and vocals and songwriter Robert Ledger, aged 21, on vocals and
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Probe after roof fall
A STOKE Prior business is under investigation after a man suffered severe head injuries when he plunged through a factory roof. Peter Bieliauskas is believed to have fallen 20ft through the roof at J L Pinder & Sons, in Hanbury Road. The 48-year-old
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Village is voted one of best
RESIDENTS were celebrating this week after hearing Finstall had come runner-up in its category in the Best Kept Village Competition for 2000. The competition is organised by the Worcestershire Federation of Womens' Institutes and the county branch of
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3,000 homes in recycling drive
THREE thousand householders in Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa are to take part in a pilot scheme to recycle their waste paper. It will be collected in sacks from their doorsteps and turned into hygienic bedding for animals. The firm behind the scheme is
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Quieter quarries threat to Cotswold jobs
QUARRY bosses say up to 700 jobs could be lost in the industry in Gloucestershire if new noise limits are approved. The government has brought forward proposals to limit the amount of noise emitted from quarries to 42 decibels, dropping to 37 within five
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Police pay out for Vale fundraiser's moped
WEST MERCIA police have stumped up £145 to the Tracy Sollis Leukaemia Trust after Sue Sollis complained to the chief constable over the recovery of her moped. The ardent fundraiser for cancer who lives in Princess Road reported her moped stolen in December
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Alcester WI
THE July meeting opened with everyone observing a few moments silence in memory of Marion Blundel, who died recently. Members were thanked for their help at the street market and Pauline Vining for her beautiful interpretation Feeding the 5,000 at the
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Man hurt in gang attack
A MAN was taken to hospital after being attacked in Bromsgrove by a gang which believed he was someone else. The 26-year-old was walking home with a friend, in Rock Hill, at 2am on Saturday after a night clubbing. Five men and a woman were walking on
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Arrow Valley Countryside Group
ON JULY 6, Dave Worthington gave his second talk on The Pope Family of Birmingham, which embraced many facets of Victorian society in Birmingham. The first record of the family was of Luke Pope who was born in the ''tiny hamlet of Smethwick'' in 1740
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Brazilians face life at the sharp end
DARING Brazilian duo De Ramos had spectators on the edge of their seats with their amazing feats of agility when they topped the bill at Bromsgrove's popular street theatre. The highlight of their act saw a blindfold Marcelo dive headlong through a hoop
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Broom WI
IN JULY, the meeting was held in Mary Morley's garden and there was a very good attendance. Helen gave an account of her visit to Wembley, including the talk by the Prime Minister. John Sandals spoke of his time spent acting, after which everyone enjoyed
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Top trader toasts plan
A LEADING Bromsgrove trader has toasted plans to create a pub and restaurant in a part of the town's High Street he has dubbed 'an eyesore.' Bromsgrove Marketing Partnership chairman Martin Connellan hopes the scheme will help struggling shop-owners at
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Police dog sniffed out cannabis -- court
A police dog sniffed out a block of cannabis on a kitchen shelf when detectives raided a house in Bromsgrove. Also found were scales, plastic bags, a cannabis-stained knife and other drugs paraphernalia, said Mr Tim Sapwell, prosecuting at Worcester Crown
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Mile posts to mark way for cyclists
FOUR of the 1,000 mile posts provided by a high street bank to guide cyclists along the new national cycle network are to be installed in Bromsgrove. The cast iron posts are being donated to Worcestershire County Council by The Royal Bank of Scotland.
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Blaze of colour in top gardens
GREEN-FINGERED Bromsgrove residents would give TV's Ground Force experts a run for their money. Bromsgrove District Council's best kept garden competition attracted more than 100 entrants. Council leader Cllr Nick Psirides (Con, Norton) said: "They all
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Dodford wins OFSTED praise
THE secure family atmosphere created at Dodford First School has been praised by education watchdogs. A team of OFSTED inspectors, which visited the small 53-pupil village school, highlighted the good relationships between children and staff. They noted
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Hopes running high as Kingfishers shape up
THERE are many at Redditch Rugby Club who are looking forward to the new season with great anticipation. Having been promoted last season, the Kingfishers will be playing in Midlands West 4 (South) League. In this league, they will come up against old
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100 years ago
August 18, 1900 Charles Lea, an Astwood Bank lad, was charged with throwing stones in Feckenham Road, to the annoyance of passers by. Defendant said he only bowled a stone along the road. Pc Hemming said he saw defendant pick up a stone and throw it among
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Dancing dates
BALLROOM, sequence and Latin dancers can access a regular newsletter with details of venues and dances in the Midlands. Dance Line is written by husband and wife team John and Wendy Pedley, who have been producing the newsletter on a voluntary basis.
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August 18, 1900
SUPPORTERS who packed into the Roe Buck pub, in High Street, for Bromsgrove Rovers' annual meeting heard the club was £45 in the red. 100 years ago August 18, 1900 SUPPORTERS who packed into the Roe Buck pub, in High Street, for Bromsgrove Rovers' annual
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Booklet cuts back on jargon
JARGON used by financial companies could become a thing of the past after the launch of a handbook explaining confusing terms and abbreviations. The booklet has been produced after a recent survey by market research company Gallop found more that 70 per
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Primed to make acquisitions
A RECRUITMENT specialist has strengthened its position in the sector with a £5m take-over move. Worcester-based Prime Time Recruitment Ltd, which has 80 branches nationwide, has acquired ORS Recruitment Services supported by the Bank of Scotland and 3i
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Tesco store to shut on Christmas Eve
TESCO will be closing its doors in the Kingfisher Centre for the final time on Christmas Eve, it has been announced. The news follows last-ditch attempts by Redditch Council to reverse the decision, which sent shockwaves around the town. Council leader
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Stone set the example
STONE Cricket Club pulled off a superb 47-run victory at Worcestershire County League Division Four table-toppers, Old Vigornians on Saturday. Stone batted first on a scorching day and were soon 36-2. In-form Keith Harrington then limped to hospital after
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Bewdley left with no answer
AN injury-ravaged Bewdley Cricket Club proved no match for the Worcestershire County League Division Two leaders, Bromyard, on Saturday when they went down by 108 runs. Scott Fowler and Mark Hudson opened the bowling for Bewdley, with some success, and
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Evans cuts down opposition
CUTNALL Green's Neil Evans took 7-47 as his team beat Avoncroft by five-wickets in Division Four of Worcestershire County Cricket League. In the same division, Graham Smith's 6-28 helped Bridewell bowl out Alvechurch and Hopwood for 88, on their way to
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Fears over health
A PRESSURE group is set to lobby Worcester MP Mike Foster over the forthcoming health changes in the county. Members of the Ronkswood Action Group want the MP to organise a public meeting to reassure city residents over the proposed switch of services
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Student Andrew jets off to Rio for space conference
A FORMER Droitwich Spa High School pupil has beaten off competition from across Europe to join a select band of students who are jetting off to Rio di Janeiro. Andrew Woodcock, of Oakham Green, who is currently reading Aerospace Engineering, at Kingston
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OAP duped by bogus worker
PENSIONERS from the Spa have this week been warned to be on their guard against bogus callers following a distraction burglary. Cash was stolen from a house, in The Dale, Chawson, after a man offering gardening services called at the home of an elderly
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Woman racially abused her Asian neighbours
A NEIGHBOUR from hell, evicted after tormenting neighbours, swore and hurled racial abuse at Asians living in her street, Worcester magistrates have heard. Stephanie Davis, aged 27, admitted aiming abuse at Bashir Multani and his 14-year-old daughter
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Passengers hurt as woman dies in crash
A MALVERN woman and a Hereford man were injured in a crash which claimed the life of a 38-year-old woman on a Gloucestershire road. The woman died after her her Volkswagen Golf was in collision with a Volvo car on the main A417 Gloucester to Cirencester
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Chemists rota
REDDITCH town centre rota chemist is Carrington and Turner, Church Green West, open every day except Saturday and Sunday until 7pm. Foxlydiate Chemist, Batchley Road, Batchley, is open on Sunday from 10-11am. Knights Chemist, Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross
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Teenager airlifted to hospital
A SIXTEEN-year-old boy had to be airlifted to hospital with spinal injuries after being freed from the wreckage of a car involved in a nasty accident. The male drivers of the two cars involved were also taken to hospital after a Ford Mondeo and a Vauxhall
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Rock House attracts offers of £10,000 plus
A THREE-roomed cave which boasts stunning views but no electricity, running water or toilet has attracted bids of more than £10,000. Rock House, in Wolverley, offers panoramic views over the Severn Valley and was thought to be the last inhabited cave
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Lack of footpath a danger to walkers
I WONDER if any of your readers who walk between the Park Farm Industrial Estate and Studley find themselves inconvenienced and endangered by the lack of a proper footpath on the eastern side of the Studley/ Redditch Road for the first 70 yards or so,
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Update on Skate Park
REDDITCH Council and the Wheels Project would like to clarify the situation regarding the town's Skate Park. The council decided to lease the park to the Wheels Project for free, as members had expert knowledge of the use of skate ramps. To insure the
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Seeing the big Faithful City picture
IT had the potential to be one of the most important gatherings in Worcester's recent history. And, despite its reviews as one of the most tedious of affairs, there's still a slender chance that last night's city council technical services meeting will
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Teenagers also need space
IN response to the letter from Mr and Mrs Yardley, ''Safety fears over loss of play areas'' (Advertiser, August 2), I appreciate the concerns expressed regarding the council's proposals to scale down the number of play areas we are responsible for. This
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Switched off by digital age
HAVING decided to join the technical revolution and update to digital TV, I gathered all the information I needed on the different systems on offer. It was only when reading all this information I realised all three systems are totally useless. Ondigital
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Never told of homes plan
I MUST respond to Councillor Mark Shurmer's claim in the press that residents were consulted on plans to build on land in Winstone Close. I dispute this. Arthur Street, Farm Road, Kingsley Avenue and Winstone Close residents have not had a letter informing
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Cars cleared
YOU often hear how badly Redditch Council can let you down but my letter is of the greatest praise and thanks. The council has taken complaints about dumped cars in the close where I live seriously and today, Monday, August 7, the last one was cleared
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Lib Dems chose to filibuster at debate
JUST look at how the Liberal Democrat members of Stratford Council attempt to hide their guilt at walking out of an important meeting. It is ironic Councillor Susan Juned should claim her colleague Sheila Ribbans was denied the opportunity to promote
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Solicitors open financial shop
A BROMSGROVE law firm has opened a ground-breaking shop selling financial services. Morton Fisher Solicitors, in High Street, invited Bromsgrove Tory MP Julie Kirkbride, to open its new retail venture. The shop -- believed to be the first of its kind
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16/8/00 - County draws are made
WORCESTERSHIRE Football Association Cup draws for the new season are: SATURDAY JUNIOR CUP First round (September 30, 3pm kick-off): Malvern Town Res v Bishampton United; Badsey United v Wyre Forest; Pershore Town Res v Alvechurch Res; Bretforton Sports
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Relegation fear
STOURPORT Cricket Club sank deeper into relegation trouble on Saturday when they slipped to a 112-run defeat by Feckenham at Walshes Meadow. Andy Goddard was the pick of the bowlers as Feckenham posted 217-7 in this Worcestershire County League Division
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Truswell ensures villagers draw
CHADDESLEY Corbett Cricket Club had to settle for a losing draw at Droitwich on Saturday. Droitwich opener Holgate made 90 and their skipper Ian Duggan hit 57no as they posted a fine 244-7. In reply, a new-look Chaddesley batting line-up found runs hard
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Cookley eye title push
COOKLEY B are just two points behind Stainweld Wednesday Cricket League Division A leaders West Hagley, going into their final two matches of the campaign. Meanwhile, Wolverley Social's 45-run victory over Brintons has kept them in third place. Wednesday
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Wilkinson boost in Green defeat
RICHARD Wilkinson hit his maiden century for Kidderminster Cricket Club but it was not enough to save his side as they went down to an eight-wicket defeat at Barnt Green on Saturday. The Chester Road side, however, are still 25 points clear of the relegation
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Show must move on say traders
TRADERS in Bromsgrove are urging the district council to bring down the curtain on Bromsgrove's street theatre activities in its current location. They claim it causes traffic chaos and is damaging to business. They deny being killjoys and support the
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Bowlers dashing for the bushes
GENTLE games of bowls are turning into frantic dashes for the bushes for elderly players desperate to spend a penny. The 'clubhouse' at the Community Bowls Club in Worcester's Brickfields has no toilet facilities - which has left many members crossing
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Radical idea to change the city
A MAIN road through central Worcester could be diverted and a multi-storey car park moved as part of a plan to transform the Lychgate shopping precinct. Planners at Worcester City Council say the city's shopping sector must be boosted to compete with
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Decision date 'months away'
A DECISION on three major supermarket applications for Worcester will not be taken until at least November. Sainsbury's wants to build in St John's, Safeway in Hylton Road and Asda in the former city centre cattle market. An application from Tesco for
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United in their grief
TWO hundred mourners donned their favourite football shirts to pay their last respects to a man described as a "fanatical Manchester United supporter". David Day, of Coppice Close, Malvern, died a fortnight ago - three months after suffering a brain haemorrhage
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It's Drinkwater by name - and nature
THE Mayor of Worcester has agreed to promote the city's Real Ale festival - on condition that she does not have to drink any of the beer. Councillor Mary Drinkwater has accepted an invitation to Pitchcroft racecourse tomorrow to publicise the four-day
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Hit girlfriend with crutch
A MAN repeatedly struck his girlfriend with a crutch after a domestic argument blew out of control, Worcester magistrates were told. Jonathan Pettican admitted the assault, which took place on Thursday, June 8. Sarah Slater, prosecuting yesterday, said
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Hannah: Landlord pledges £500 to fund
A LANDLORD today pledged £500 from his pub's charity fund towards the cost of buying an electric wheelchair for a sick Worcester child. The offer by Peter Gore, of the Blackpole Inn, in Blackpole Road, followed our appeal on behalf of five-year-old Hannah
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Builders top million mark
A BUILDING firm has improved on solid foundations to hit the million pound profit mark for the first time. Stourport construction company Thomas Vale Ltd has increased its turnover to £57.6 million - a 36 per cent rise in the past 15 months. This has
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£30,000 RESCUE DEAL SAVES TOWN GROUPS
ELDERLY and disabled Spa residents who feared they could lose two long-running daycare centres have been given a life-line. The Droitwich Spa branch of Age Concern has stepped in with a £30,000 rescue package. Last year, the 20-year-old Droitwich Fellowship
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Ahoy there shipmates!
SKULDUGGERY is afoot in Salwarpe this week as these youngsters help prepare for the village's annual fete. Pirates is the theme for Saturday's event based in and around Salwarpe Village Hall, in Copcut Lane. Residents of all ages are invited to polish
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Reunion fun for shameless girls
I WOULD like to contact anyone living in the Redditch area who was at Erdington Grammar School, Birmingham. There will be a reunion in the autumn to which all Old Girls are invited. It will be an afternoon of shameless nostalgia and I am hoping as many
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Staff praised
YET more brickbats for the Alexandra Hospital! (Advertiser, August 9). While freely admitting that some things there are not as they should be, as a current outpatient I am very much on the side of the staff who, frequently, are so hard-pressed as to
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Vision for bus station is unveiled
A NUMBER of stallholders for the Kingfisher Centre's indoor food hall have come forward after Tesco's announcement that it is to close on Christmas Eve. The news follows the release of the latest interior views of the bus station development, where the
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Town schools hit by arson attacks
TWO Redditch schools have been targeted by arsonists in the last week. Firefighters were called to St Augustine's High School, Hunt End, after wooden boarding near to building work was set alight. The attack happened at 8.30pm on Sunday and a section
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Police recover drugs
A LARGE quantity of drugs stolen from a town chemist have been recovered. The drugs, taken from Stock and Lindsay Pharmacy, Matchborough Centre, were found in the Redditch area. The theft, reported in the Redditch Advertiser last week, happened between
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Town set for more officers
extra police officers could be recruited to work in Redditch over the next three years following the announcement of extra funding from the Government. A total of 152 additional police officers will be recruited between now and 2003 across the whole of
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Council hotline to foil the fraudsters
RISING benefit fraud in Redditch has prompted the council to launch a confidential hotline so people can inform on those suspected of abusing the system. The council's fraud investigation team has launched the hotline under the slogan ''Benefits for the
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Youth house hit by petrol bomb attack
A CHURCH Hill housing scheme for young people was subjected to a "potentially fatal" petrol bomb attack in the early hours of Saturday. Police are investigating the attack on Gordon Anstis House, which belongs to the YMCA, after several bottles containing
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Police treating flat fire as arson attack
THREE people were rescued by firefighters after a fire broke out on the balcony of Evesham Mews just before 1am on Saturday. The building was badly smoke-logged and residents were told to stay in their flats rather than using the stairs and risking being
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Waiting for news
WORD on whether St Stephen's Church will get a special English Heritage grant to repair its ailing spire is still being awaited. Church leaders were disappointed to discover the estimated cost had risen by about £70,000 due to building costs and VAT.
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Event was swinging!
BOTH young and old were treated to a fun day out at Wythall Carnival and Classic Car Show on Sunday. The annual event, held at Wythall Park, Silver Street, wowed visitors with a host of arena events. The carnival was also preceded by a procession and
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Alex set for a boost in time for the winter
THE Alexandra Hospital is to have an extra intensive care bed and extra high dependency beds following a £1.4 million cash injection. Worcestershire NHS Acute Hospital Trust announced it had been successful in its bid for cash to prepare for a predicted
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Skaters roll up as park opens
HUNDREDS of youngsters flocked to Redditch Skate Park last week when it reopened despite the lack of a legal agreement between Redditch Council and the Wheels Project. It was closed because control of the park needed to be officially handed over to the
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Crash blackspot probe
A TEAM of crash investigators has been called in to look at the reason behind a spate of accidents on a Redditch road in which one motorcyclist died. The road is known as the Cloverleaf because of its particular design and links the Alcester, Alvechurch
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Return mission for aid worker
THE revelation that £170 million of Euro aid has failed to reach storm-ravaged Central America has spurred one Astwood Bank man to pay a second goodwill visit to Nicaragua. Jim Hidderley, 31, is determined that at least he can make a difference by helping
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TV launch for victim support
A REDDITCH woman has played a vital role in launching a national campaign to make people more aware of the effects of burglary. Pauline Gill was interviewed by Sky Television on Saturday about how burglary affected her life and how Victim Support helped
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Clients protest at canteen's closure
CLIENTS at a Smallwood rehabilitation unit are launching a petition to stop the closure of their canteen. People who use Orchard Place suffer from forms of mental disability and staff and clients believe the provision of hot food is vital during the day
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Plan to cut road speed on A448
PLANS to cut the death and accident toll along the Bromsgrove Road (A448) could be in place by the end of the year. Warwickshire County Council is consulting on the idea of lowering the speed limit from 50mph to 40mph between Jill Lane and Spernal Ash
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Yob-free harmony ordered in Studley
A NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch association is looking to take the idea of community harmony one step further by helping police obtain anti-social behaviour orders on unruly youths. Studley Neighbourhood Watch is acting on Government calls for communities to be
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Police issue warning after another distraction theft
POLICE are warning people to be on their guard for suspicious house callers after a distraction burglary in which two men duped their way into the house of a 78-year-old woman. The men called at a flat in Guinness Close, Headless Cross, at about 5.15pm
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Ice-cream challenge won't leave folk out in the cold
THE Salvation Army in Redditch has set a target of £2,500 in its annual bid to raise funds for its hostels and other community services. But the Redditch branch of the organisation needs volunteers to make house to house collections if it is to be successful
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Garden party rakes in cash
A HEADLESS Cross couple raised £400 for their favourite organisations by staging a garden party at their home to mark their golden wedding anniversary. More than 200 people turned out to the event, which was hosted by Geoffrey and Joan Witherington-Perkins
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Church's place of peace
PEOPLE visiting Studley Parish Church cemetery will find some solace in a newly opened Garden of Remembrance. The garden was designed for people to come and find peace and quiet and remember loved ones who have passed on. People can have their ashes buried
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Remains will reveal town's hidden history
THE next stage of excavation on the Alcester site earmarked for the development of 400 homes is to be agreed in the next four weeks, meaning work could start soon. County archaeologists are preparing a report for developers JS Bloor with details of further
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Pledge fails to take off
THE Bidford garage owner who pledged to donate a percentage of each business transaction to the Joshua Birmingham Children's Hospital Appeal is stunned the community has not responded to his big-hearted proposal. Paul Young, of Wyre Quality Cars, Waterloo
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Police launch special appeal
ALCESTER police are launching a recruitment campaign to attract potential special constables at an open day at Bulls Head Yard car park on Saturday. A police vehicle will be there between 10am-4pm, manned by members of the Special Constabulary and the
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16/8/00 - County draws are made
WORCESTERSHIRE Football Association Cup draws for the new season are: SATURDAY JUNIOR CUP First round (September 30, 3pm kick-off): Malvern Town Res v Bishampton United; Badsey United v Wyre Forest; Pershore Town Res v Alvechurch Res; Bretforton Sports
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Veterans urged to don boots
PLANS to start a veterans division in the Kidderminster and District League are underway. The new league will begin in October but only four teams have registered so far. At least two more teams are needed and anyone interested should call Ernie Pyke
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Molby's men make history
CAPTAIN Crazy summed up the occasion with his favourite word on Saturday - historic. It was used to preface the words game, match, goal and win as Kidderminster Harriers stamped their mark on the Football League for the first time. On an afternoon where
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Fish out of water
IF you go down to the Lido Park today you're sure of a big surprise thanks to some fishy goings-on. This leaping fish -- one of a pair -- is made of willow and steel and is the latest creation from artist Brendan Hesmondhalgh. The sculptures -- one leaping
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3,000 homes in recycling drive
THREE thousand householders in Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove are to take part in a pilot scheme to recycle their waste paper. It will be collected in sacks from their doorsteps and turned into hygienic bedding for animals. The firm behind the scheme is
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Charity marathon
I'LL be there for you was the message from Droitwich Spa teenager Lindsay Wilson when she embarked on a 24-hour Friends marathon and raised £1,000 for charity. The 16-year-old, of Showell Close, raised the cash for the Diana, Princess of Wales Children's
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Argentinian prop signs for Worcester
WORCESTER Rugby Club have snapped up Argentinian international prop forward Alejandro Moreno. The 27-year-old, who has won six caps for the Pumas, has been playing for French club Agen for the last four seasons. He also has an Italian passport and was
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Families to hear if masts pose danger
CONCERNED residents living on a Spa housing estate are this week a step closer to finding out whether a planned invasion of mobile phone masts near their homes will cause the health problems they fear. Families living near a water tower in Newland Road
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Open day is dream come true for budding firefighters
WOULD-BE teenage firefighters are being given the opportunity to make their dreams come true this Saturday. Youngsters are being offered the opportunity to join the fire brigade under the watchful eye of the town's best-known firefighter. David 'Monty
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Edna unveils artistic skills after 30 years
THE flourishing career of talented Droitwich Spa woman Edna Scott received a boost when a special visitor officially opened her exhibition. The 76-year-old, of Copcut Court, displayed her oil paintings at Wychavon's One Stop Shop, in High Street, last
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Free advice for the disabled
DISABLED people, their families and carers can access a free information service in the town. Worcester-based Disablement Information Advice Line (DIAL), which provides free and confidential information, is holding an outreach session at Wychavon's One
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County cup draws are made
WORCESTERSHIRE Football Association Cup draws for the new season are: SATURDAY JUNIOR CUP First round (September 30, 3pm kick-off): Malvern Town Res v Bishampton United; Badsey United v Wyre Forest; Pershore Town Res v Alvechurch Res; Bretforton Sports
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Evesham 1sts were beaten by Redditch 1sts by 6 wickets
REDDITCH maintained their top position in the league. Put into bat, Evesham made an excellent start with Clements, 47, and Higginson, 35, putting on 86 for the 1st wicket. But the introduction of John Lostitch, 3-39 off 19 overs, and spin partner Nev
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Astwood Bank 1sts beat Dominies & Guild 1sts by 191 runs
BANK lost the toss and were put into bat on an unpredictable wicket. The uneven bounce made life difficult for the Bank batsmen and they were struggling at 102-5. Steve Clarke then set about the Dominies attack, scoring 161 off only 103 balls, supported
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Stourport 1sts were beaten by Feckenham 1sts by 112 runs
FECKENHAM lost the toss again and were put into bat. Pete Monk scored 51 to get the innings off to a good start. The Feckenham batsmen at last found some consistency with the middle order all scoring well. Andy Fletcher scored 43 and Nick Cockrell 40
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Feckenham 2nds winning draw against Stourport 2nds
FECKENHAM batted first on their home pitch and a steady start by openers Bray and Morgan paved the way for a big score. Phil Teskey's 38 got the score moving but wicket keeper Nick Reddish played brilliantly to score 82 not out in 50 balls. Iain Morgan
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Cricket fixtures
(2pm start unless otherwise stated) Saturday, August 19 WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE REDDITCH 1STS v Luctonians 1sts 1.30pm Luctonians 2nds v REDDITCH 2NDS 1.30pm WEST MIDLANDS THIRD XI DIV 2 SOUTH Warwick 3rds v REDDITCH 3RDS 1.30pm BIRMINGHAM
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French and Saunders are back on live tour
BRITAIN'S funniest double act French and Saunders perform at The NIA Academy later this year as part of their first live tour since 1989. Fans will be treated to a brand new hilariously funny show entertaining audiences with their own unique brand of
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Element of surprise
DON'T look behind you if you are in town next Wednesday when Bromsgrove Street Theatre aims to surprise shoppers. The Invisible Men will be out and about performing their wicked antics. The Strangelings will also be in town. They freeze in time to become
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Success of service leads to expansion
AN expanding service supplying staff for hospitals has moved to larger premises following a successful year - creating four jobs in Droitwich Spa. Abacus Care has relocated to Friar Street and needs extra staff to man its larger office. The company, formally
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Arrows blunted in a tense semi
Ipswich Cardinals 16 REDDITCH ARROWS 6 IN a tense matchup, the number ranked Ipswich Cardinals narrowly defeated the Redditch Arrows American Football team in the British Senior League division two semi-finals. Going into the fourth quarter losing 0-6
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Go west
REMEMBER Tony Collins and Bakersfield -- the Reading-based country music band which played in Droitwich Spa last year? Well, they are paying another visit to the town's Royal British Legion Club, in Salwarpe Road, this Saturday night. With material ranging
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Sam takes to stage
A TALENTED singer/songwriter will be gracing the stage of a Worcester venue next month. Sam Brown will be performing at Huntington Hall. She has been a professional singer since the age of 12, and by the age of 14 had started to write her own songs. Sam
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16/8/00 - City's tough start could set the seal
WORCESTER City would do well to heed a piece of advice from Joey 'The Lips' Fagan when their Dr Martens League Premier Division season kicks-off at Tamworth on Saturday. Mr Fagan was the ageing, hard-drinking saxophonist in the hit film The Commitments
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Iron Maiden to rock NEC
IRON Maiden have announced they will be playing The NEC Arena. The British heavy metal band formed in 1976 around bassist Steven Harris, who is the only surviving original band member. They began as a hard rocking band in London's East End and gradually
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Police dog sniffed out cannabis
A POLICE dog sniffed out a block of cannabis on a kitchen shelf when detectives raided a house in Bromsgrove. Also found were scales, plastic bags, a cannabis-stained knife and other drugs paraphernalia, said Tim Sapwell, prosecuting at Worcester Crown
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Godspell was great
AS one of the lucky winners in the Godspell competition, I am writing to thank you for a memorable evening. The whole show was colourful, energetic and full of enthusiasm. Even in the interval some of the cast mingled with the audience in the bar and
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The elderly aren't to blame for everything
WITH reference to my letter in You Say (August 3), it's the constant sniping on the elderly taking up too many beds and being a drain on the services etc, that "got my back up". I am only one of the millions who worked hard from childhood. I have sympathy
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16/8/00 - Moseley strikes downhill gold
TWO Worcestershire women have claimed top podium positions at the Rav Four National Mountain Bike Downhill Championships. Malvern's Tracey Moseley and Worcester's Helen Mortimer took gold and silver medals respectively at the championships in Innerleithen
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Would our taxi drivers follow her example?
TWO weeks ago, I had reason to go down to Southampton to attend a housing association meeting. Well, true to form I got lost, or rather I could not find where I needed to be. On the opposite side of the road parked in a shoppers' car park was a taxi along
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Criticism of charity shops is unfounded
I notice in Friday's paper that the local Pershore traders are having their annual bash at the charity shops - unfair competition, rate concessions, not a level playing field, driving potential customers away etc. I am sure that the owners of these empty
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Drainage plans will spoil this city amenity
APPARENTLY, a company called Arena Leisure, which administers the racecourse at Pitchcroft, has applied for planning permission to construct a road 8.5ft in width and a drainage ditch 4ft wide and 4ft deep within the perimeter of 80 per cent of the racecourse
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16/8/00 - County draws are made
WORCESTERSHIRE Football Association Cup draws for the new season are: SATURDAY JUNIOR CUP First round (September 30, 3pm kick-off): Malvern Town Res v Bishampton United; Badsey United v Wyre Forest; Pershore Town Res v Alvechurch Res; Bretforton Sports
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16/8/00 - Argentinian prop signs for Worcester
WORCESTER Rugby Club have snapped up Argentinian international prop forward Alejandro Moreno. The 27-year-old, who has won six caps for the Pumas, has been playing for French club Agen for the last four seasons. He also has an Italian passport and was
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Education document 'provides nothing new'
I feel I must respond to the article which appeared in last week's Advertiser/Messenger in which county councillor Russ Clayton urged parents in Bromsgrove to have their say on a "massive education shake-up in the town." I, like most parents, lead an
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Generous act
I WONDER if the residents of Stoke are aware of a generous act that has recently taken place in the village. Redgrove School, which is situated in Shaw Lane, is a school without a playing field. Since its opening Redgrove has been unable to hold a school
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Letter from the CAB
WE are receiving numerous inquiries from people who have seen advertisements on TV from claims firms offering help to claim compensation for personal injuries on a 'no-win, no-fee' basis. Clients are anxious to know if using these companies are a good
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Impressive Millers
Redditch Utd 1 Feckenham 0 THE Millers turned in a impressive performance at Redditch on Thursday, losing to a 40th- minute goal by Bennett. Feckenham keeper Mark Shiels once again impressed with tremendous save from Danks, Colcombe and Myers, while for
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Dogs lose their grip
IN the Leisure Leagues Wednesday night five-a-side league at Abbey High School this week, The Dogs started to lose grip on the title as they went down 7-2 against Unknowns, who could still finish second if results go their way. The Dogs need to win all
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Football fixtures
Saturday, August 19 DR MARTENS LEAGUE WESTERN DIVISION REDDITCH UNITED v Hinckley Utd 3pm ko MIDLAND FOOTBALL COMBINATION PREMIER DIVISION ALVECHURCH v Coventry Marconi Sutton Town v FECKENHAM STUDLEY BKL v Continental Star All 2.45pm ko Tuesday, August
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Murder squad is looking at remote cottage
MURDER detectives hunting the killer of a man found decapitated in Cofton Hackett have moved their investigation to a remote cottage. West Midlands Police have been digging at Croft Cottage, Shropshire, which could be the scene of Julian Sanders's murder
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Towns will split school liaison job
HUNDREDS of children could miss out on safety talks because Bromsgrove's schools liaison officer is not going to be replaced. Instead the town's schools, visited by PC Tony Partridge for more than ten years before he hung up his boots in July, will be
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Hit and run victim has brain op
A HIT and run victim from Rubery, who was knocked down after helping a woman driver, has had an operation to remove a clot from his brain. Michael Blake had the major surgery on Friday and still has to have treatment to clear his chest. He remains on
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Alcester Conservative Wives
THE July meeting was held at the home of Margaret Johns, where members enjoyed a games evening. The raffle was won by Rita Hoare. In September, a political meeting will be held.
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Alcester Gardening Club
ON July 23, members went by coach through the beautiful Derbyshire Dales and spent all day at Chatsworth House, set by the River Derwent in a lush valley which has been turned over the centuries into one of the most impressive gardens in the country.
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Feast of fuchsias at annual flower show
FUCHSIA fans will be making tracks for a Wychbold garden centre this weekend where they will be able to feast their eyes on hundreds of fabulous blooms. Organisers of North Worcestershire Fuchsia Society's 23rd annual show being staged at Webbs of Wychbold
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Alcester & District Local History Society
THE last meeting took the traditional form of a midsummer visit to a local place of interest, followed by supper. This year's excursion was to the nearby hamlet of Kinwarton, which adjoins the town of Alcester yet is surprisingly quiet and little visited
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Remembering for last time?
MEMBERS of Bromsgrove's Burma Star Association met on Sunday for what may have been their last annual memorial service in the town. Speaking after the service, in Crown Close, association spokesman Ken Long, from Rubery, said "It is very sad, but our
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Stratford solution to sneezes
HAY fever and other allergy sufferers will be delighted to hear that a Stratford businessman is launching a new product that will protect sneezers and scratchers from nasties lurking in the air. Geoff Tallis of Windsor Kitchens and Bathrooms in Stratford's
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Mum holds killer bug leaflet talks
A CAMPAIGNING Rednal mum whose daughter died from E-coli had top level talks with health officials over plans for a leaflet on the killer bug. Julie Preen, of Kendal Rise Road, arranged the meeting last Wednesday in Birmingham to discuss proposals for
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Friends of Astwood Bank
THE Royal British Legion, together with Astwood Bank Club, are organising an open flower and vegetable show at Dark Lane Club on Saturday, August 26. Exhibits should arrive between 9.30am-noon and judging takes place at 1pm. There will be sideshows and
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Redditch Arts Circle
MEMBERS were entertained on August 2 by Chinese brush demonstrator Josephine Morgan. Not only did she demonstrate the art of Chinese brushwork but also gave explanations of the significance and the symbolic meanings of the pictures she painted. She also
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Motor fans geared for new show
CAR-LOVERS flocked to an inaugural show in Hanbury where a host of motors from a bygone era were on display at the weekend. Hanbury Vintage and Classic Car Rally was open to visitors on Saturday and Sunday. It was held on land behind the Vernon Arms pub
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Hollywood WI
AT the August meeting, Mr Cooper talked about Tales from a Bookshop. He spent 20 years running a bookshop and amused members with many interesting and funny tales about his time in the book trade. Apparently there is a surge of sales in travel books,
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Conmen steal cash from 80-year-old
BOGUS salesmen tricked their way into the home of a Rubery pensioner and stole cash and her building society book. The two thieves, who were selling household items door to door, called at the 80-year-old's home, in Fairfield Drive. She let them in and
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Jury hears evidence from grave
A jury trying a burglary case has heard evidence from beyond the grave. Police took a statement from Anna Dalloway which alleged that two men left her home to carry out the raid on a neighbour's property. Mrs Dalloway, who has since died from liver failure
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Green belt land could face axe
GREEN belt land could be swallowed up as part of plans to develop Bromsgrove in the next 20 years. The latest version of Bromsgrove District Council's Local Plan shows its response to an independent planning inspector's recommendations. These highlight
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Jesse's discovery goes plaque in time
A MAN who saved a piece of Bromsgrove's heritage from being thrown on the scrapheap is hoping Advertiser/Messenger readers can help him reunite it with the family of the person to whom it was dedicated. It's a bronze plaque in memory of Percy Theodore
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Sharon digs deep for win
REDDITCH racewalker Sharon Tonks overcame adversity to achieve success against the odds in her 20km race in the Swiss Grand Prix de la Ville D'Yverdon in Switzerland. The catalogue of disasters started when Sharon, who had planned three rest days before
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25 years ago
August 15,1975 A meeting of Redditch National Housewives' Register was held to discuss "Characters from History". Sue Palfreyson, the group's representative at the recent Crewe NHR conference, reported on the ideas considered for the reorganisation of
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50 years ago
August 19, 1950 Plans for further ground improvements at the Valley Stadium were foreshadowed at the annual meeting of Redditch Town FC Supporters Club, held at The Fleece Hotel on Tuesday evening. Submitting his annual report, secretary and treasurer
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Viktoria tells secrets
A HUNGARIAN musician is coming to Redditch and Alcester next week to perform and teach a workshop demonstrating her unusual instrument, the cimbalom. Viktoria Herencsar is a regular soloist with the Hungarian State Orchestra. She will be demonstrating
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What's on
Thursday, August 17 Tosca, Malvern Festival Theatre. Tickets from 01684 892277. Friday, August 18 Play reading: Thomas of Woodstock (or Richard II, Part I), Swan Theatre, Stratford. Tickets from 01789 403403. The Barber of Seville, Malvern Festival Theatre
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Town's jobs boost
A NEW £30m dairy under construction at Droitwich Spa is just the first phase of a development which is set to create around 1,300 new jobs. Work on the milk processing and distribution centre at Stonebridge Cross Business Park is on target for the planned
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DRUG DOGS TO PATROL TOWN
A GROUND-breaking operation to stamp out drug dealing in the town centre has been launched by Redditch police. For the first time, specially trained drug sniffer dogs and their handlers have been drafted in to walk the town centre streets during evenings
