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Play area 'left in dangerous state'
A WORCESTER grandfather has hit out at council workers who, he says, have left a city play area strewn with dangerous rubble. Gordon Beauchamp claims the play area behind his home in Grisedale Drive, Warndon, is in a "disgusting" state since Worcester
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Traffic snarl-up after collision
RUSH-hour traffic ground to a halt in Worcester after a pedestrian was in collision with a car outside the county cricket ground. The man was involved in the accident with a VW Beetle at 4.30pm yesterday near the entrance to the New Road ground. Traffic
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Well... it's swan for the money
WORCESTER'S answer to Tom Jones is planning to do a tribute concert at County Hall and donate the proceeds to Swan Rescue. Peter Owen, who is custodian of the Countryside Centre at County Hall in Spetchley Road, auditioned earlier this month for a spot
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Hannah appeal reaches £2,500
A FUND-raising appeal to buy a sick Worcester youngster an electric wheelchair has reached the £2,500 mark. Generous Evening News readers dug deep into their pockets to help leukaemia sufferer Hannah Jones' plight. The five-year-old was diagnosed with
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Knife threat burglar jailed for three years
A HEROIN addict who stole a wedding ring in a £8,500 burglary has been jailed for three years. Worcester Crown Court heard that Robert Lamb broke into the unoccupied house in Comberton Road, Kidderminster, through a garage. Five days earlier he terrified
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Waste contract details released
AN environmental campaigner who battled for 18 months to uncover details of a waste contract has received an apology from Worcestershire County Council. Sarah Blenkinsop of Friends of the Earth claimed Worcestershire County Council had refused to release
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Man died after car fell on him
A MAN repairing his car at home was crushed to death in a tragic accident, an inquest was told. Vincenzo Finella was repairing the brakes underneath his red Citroen BX when the axle stand supporting it gave way and the car rolled on to him. The retired
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Plaque find sparks a plea to history buffs
HISTORY buffs are being asked to identify a plaque found in a Worcestershire cottage during renovation work. Richard Butler - who bought Crown Cottage in Worcester Road, in Wychbold two years ago - found the plaque as he extending his house, originally
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22/08/00 - A good league season is most definitely Harriers' priority
GUNNING for cup glory -- that will be Kidderminster Harriers tonight when they again break new ground by playing in their first ever Worthington Cup tie. Their opponents at the Bescot Stadium in a first round, first leg, clash will be Walsall -- and manager
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22/08/00 - Players lacked will to win
I SUPPOSE you could say we were given a wake-up call by Scunthorpe on Saturday. A 2-0 defeat was obviously disappointing to us all and, believe me, it certainly opened a few of our players' eyes to the tough challenges they are going to be facing this
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22/08/00 - Webb out but Pope returns
KIDDERMISNTER Harriers will be without midfielder Paul Webb for tonight's Worthington Cup first round first leg clash against Walsall at the Bescot Stadium (7.45pm). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner suffered a ankle injury during Saturday's 2-0
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Injuries force Gavin to quit
ALL-rounder Gavin Haynes has been forced to quit playing for Worcestershire because of a nightmare knee injury. The 30-year-old is now planning to concentrate on a coaching career. Haynes, who joined Worcestershire in 1989 and won his County cap in 1994
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Future stars shine at New Road
TON-UP hero Vikram Solanki and up-and-coming James Pipe masterminded a spirited Worcestershire fightback in the County Championship Division Two match with rivals Warwickshire at New Road. The on-song duo helped the County recover from a nightmare 8-3
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Draw delights boss
WORCESTER City continued their unbeaten start to the new Dr Martens League Premier Division last night -- although they had to settle for a goalless draw with Bath City. City looked much the better side for long stages but couldn't find that little bit
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Webb out but Pope returns
KIDDERMISNTER Harriers will be without midfielder Paul Webb for tonight's Worthington Cup first round first leg clash against Walsall at the Bescot Stadium (7.45pm). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner suffered a ankle injury during Saturday's 2-0
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Giddings could get Bulls call
KERRY Giddings could get his first Hereford United call-up for tonight's Nationwide Conference game at Kettering Town (7.45). The former Stourport Swifts, Pershore Town and Redditch United striker has signed a part-time contract with the Bulls after impressing
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22/08/00 - Webb out but Pope returns
KIDDERMISNTER Harriers will be without midfielder Paul Webb for tonight's Worthington Cup first round first leg clash against Walsall at the Bescot Stadium (7.45pm). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner suffered a ankle injury during Saturday's 2-0
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Man denies being in breach of anti-social behaviour order
A MAN has appeared before a judge and denied four charges of breaching an anti-social behaviour order. It is alleged that Richard Dawe, aged 66, imitated the sounds of a peacock and urged dogs to worry Derek Clifton, Worcester Crown Court was told. Dawe
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Help for students
SCHOOL leavers left scratching their heads over what to do after they receive their GCSE results this Thursday can receive help at a special open evening. South Warwickshire Training and Stratford College will be offering advice and information to anyone
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22/08/00 - Turpin set for start
JAMIE Turpin is set to make his first start of the season for Bromsgrove Rovers in tonight's Dr Martens Western Division game at Sutton Coldfield Town (7.45). The young midfielder was left on the bench for Saturday's 3-1 home defeat against Rugby because
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22/08/00 - Injuries force Gavin to quit
ALL-rounder Gavin Haynes has been forced to quit playing for Worcestershire because of a nightmare knee injury. The 30-year-old is now planning to concentrate on a coaching career. Haynes, who joined Worcestershire in 1989 and won his County cap in 1994
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22/08/00 - Midfield shuffle
TEENAGER James Burke is in the running for a crucial midfield role for the second match running as Redditch United travel to Solihull Borough in the Dr Martens Western Division tonight (7.30). The 18-year-old was called into the side at the last minute
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Will we have to change buses?
A RECENTLY-issued pamphlet outlining changes in Worcester NHS when certain services are relocated to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch in the very near future, says "a new subsidised bus service which runs directly between the hospitals has already been
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Clearing up the dispute over artificial earths?
IN reply to the points raised by Ms A Knittel in her letter of Friday, August 4, I am most grateful of the opportunity to clear up any misunderstanding regarding artificial earth's. Most artificial earths are very old, some date from the 1800s. They have
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22/08/00 - Moreno chooses the Italian job
WORCESTER'S bid to sign Argentinian prop Alejandro Moreno has fallen through. The 27-year-old, who has won six caps for his country, has decided to join Italian club Parma instead after they came in with a last-minute offer. Sixways coach Adrian Skeggs
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22/08/00 - Giddings could get Bulls call
KERRY Giddings could get his first Hereford United call-up for tonight's Nationwide Conference game at Kettering Town (7.45). The former Stourport Swifts, Pershore Town and Redditch United striker has signed a part-time contract with the Bulls after impressing
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Launch of food and drink centre
TWO days of activities are planned to mark the official launch of the county's flagship food and drink training centre. Core Food & Drink will be unveiled on Friday and Saturday, September 15 and 16, at the Pershore College site. The centre will provide
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Darren's future is certainly greener
TWO months ago, unemployed father-of-one Darren Elrick was wondering how he would help support his family. Now he is looking at a greener future after landing a job as a gardener, thanks to a New Deal scheme. Since he began working at Holt Castle, near
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22/08/00 - Turpin set for start
JAMIE Turpin is set to make his first start of the season for Bromsgrove Rovers in tonight's Dr Martens Western Division game at Sutton Coldfield Town (7.45). The young midfielder was left on the bench for Saturday's 3-1 home defeat against Rugby because
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DAD DIES IN DIVING TRAGEDY
A "WONDERFUL family man" has died after going missing with a companion on a diving expedition off the coast of Scotland. Stuart Haldane was among a party exploring a reef near Oban, yesterday, when he went astray. The father-of-two surfaced before a doctor
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Hello mum! Tears for Simon after 31 years
A WORCESTER-born man adopted as a baby has found his natural mother after a plea in the Evening News. Simon Hawkins spoke to Thelma at the weekend. The delighted 32-year-old says his three children are already calling her 'nan' and he plans to meet family
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£2,000 raised from sponsored step challenge
A WORCESTER man climbed new heights as he embarked on a sponsored event aimed at raising money for a charity mountain climb next year. Trevor Brookes raised more than £2,000 at St John's Sports Centre as he climbed the equivalent of six miles on one of
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Coping with the pressures of life
THE pressures of modern life have prompted a church group in Worcester to set up its own counselling service. Bereavement, anxiety, loss of self-confidence, abuse and relationship problems are just some of the subjects tackled by The Bridge group which
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Father fired airgun at group of men
A WORCESTER father who fired an airgun at a group of men after a row erupted over a broken car window has been put on probation for two years. Lee Jauncey, now having treatment for anger management, later confessed he went "off his head", Worcester Crown
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Schweinhunds!
A WORCESTER veterinary assistant is spearheading a campaign to thwart a German bid to ban some breeds of dogs in Europe. If successful, it could mean the by November, it would be illegal for the British to own a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. However, the
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Custody after crash
A POLICE motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a car he was chasing on the Stourport Road at Foley Park, Kidderminster, magistrates heard. Two Black Country men were refused bail and remanded in custody. The two 21-year-olds, Darren Hurley, of
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Stolen phone deceit
A MAN conned staff at a Kidderminster shop when he used a stolen mobile phone as security for borrowed cash. He borrowed £5 at the town centre store, claiming he needed the money to buy petrol for his wife whose car had broken down - but the phone he
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Skate park gets go ahead
WORK is set to begin on a £250,000 indoor skateboarding and BMX park in Kidderminster after Wyre Forest district councillors finally gave it the go-ahead. Planning permission for the 9,000 sq ft Roll 'n' Ride centre in Stadium Close was given at a development
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Girl is offered sweets
CONCERNS have been raised after a man offered a young girl a sweet as she rode past on her bike. The 10-year-old was making her way along Resolution Way in Stourport-on-Severn, when she saw the man in a car which she described a "muddy reddy brown" colour
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Assault charge man is freed
A FORMER doorman who head-butted a nightclub customer has been freed from jail by a judge but ordered to carry out 200 hours' community work. David Knight, aged 33, was remanded in custody for three weeks after admitting assaulting David Nicklin and causing
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DAD DIES IN DIVING TRAGEDY
A "WONDERFUL family man" has died after going missing with a companion on a diving expedition off the coast of Scotland. Stuart Haldane was among a party exploring a reef near Oban, yesterday, when he went astray. The father-of-two surfaced before a doctor
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The lure of family, the power of you
IT'S no surprise to us that Simon Hawkins' search for his long-lost natural mother produced a positive result so soon after he appealed for help in Saturday's Evening News. We know that you, our readers, like a challenge as much as a happy ending - and
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Moreno chooses the Italian job
WORCESTER'S bid to sign Argentinian prop Alejandro Moreno has fallen through. The 27-year-old, who has won six caps for his country, has decided to join Italian club Parma instead after they came in with a last-minute offer. Sixways coach Adrian Skeggs
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Working hard to see off rivals
EVESHAM United boss Phil Mullen believes his side is already showing more resilience than last season. Mullen's men travel to Blakenall in the Dr Martens League Western Division tonight (7.45) and the boss hopes they can build on Saturday's 2-1 win over
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Turpin set for start
JAMIE Turpin is set to make his first start of the season for Bromsgrove Rovers in tonight's Dr Martens Western Division game at Sutton Coldfield Town (7.45). The young midfielder was left on the bench for Saturday's 3-1 home defeat against Rugby because
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Husband attacked his wife
A MAN threatened to kill his pregnant wife because she wanted to go to bingo, a court heard. Father-of-three Kevin Abel punched Christine Abel twice after an argument that was also prompted by a game of darts. Mrs Abel told the court an argument had broken
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Death of former council chairman
A FORMER chairman of Malvern Hills District Council who won the Military Cross for bravery under fire during the Second World War has died, aged 80. Civil engineer William Johns was a district councillor for 15 years and served his civic year from 1990
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Runaway success for Vale beans
RUNNER beans grown by a Vale of Evesham company are being snapped up by housewives in a major supermarket chain. The beans are grown by Bomfords and sold through Somerfield which, after the launch of its bean promotion last week, has seen a 100 per cent
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Panto cows urgently needed
MORETON Show organisers are calling on clubs and societies in the area to grab the bull by the horns and enter the show's great pantomime cow competition. So far, they say, they have not had a single entry for the contest, which was a big success at last
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22/08/00 - Future stars shine at New Road
TON-UP hero Vikram Solanki and up-and-coming James Pipe masterminded a spirited Worcestershire fightback in the County Championship Division Two match with rivals Warwickshire at New Road. The on-song duo helped the County recover from a nightmare 8-3
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Nellie's not so special
WHO does Nellie Copson think she is? I am 82 years old and don't owe a penny to anyone. I am sure, like me, thousands of octogenarians believe in paying their way - so come on Nellie, be honest and pay up or sell the shop! Just because you are over 80
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Let us move on
I SUGGEST to J Webb (Evening News, August 5), that to refer to differing aspects of the same industry is not "to change the subject". In Euro 2000 England gave a very poor performance. England supporters gave a disgraceful performance! However, thankfully
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Magnificent support in the middle of mess
ON behalf of the Strays Rehoming Fund would you offer everyone who supported our dog show on Sunday, August 13, our sincere apologies for the disgusting state of Pitchcroft and its facilities. There had been a race meeting the previous Friday evening
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Stopping trains at Shrub Hill will save millions
I AM a retired GWR driver - 48 years at Worcester Shrub Hill. I retired in 1982, working InterCity trains to Paddington, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, Shrub Hill and New Street. I feel very sad that they divert rail, bypassing Shrub Hill. It would take
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Time to put telly people on a charge
"CHARGE'em, Sargt-Major!" Something must be done about these dozy, idle individuals on television, who appear not to be concerned about detail, as well as other defects, drawn attention to previously. ITV is introducing the Queen Mothers 'Pageant' on
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Restaurant wins award for top quality cuisine
EXCEPTIONAL cuisine at a Worcester restaurant has been recognised and commended by the prestigious AA award scheme. The Glasshouse Restaurant, in Church Street, is only the second in the city to receive a rosette for the quality of its food. Proprietor
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Worcester City 0 Bath City 0
Monday, August 21, 2000 WORCESTER City continued their unbeaten start to the new Dr Martens League Premier Division last night -- although they had to settle for a goalless draw with Bath City. City looked much the better side for long stages but couldn't
