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Parking needs to be surveyed
BUSINESSES in Moreton will be asked to take part in a survey of their parking needs as traders try to find a way to solve the town's parking problems. About 30 people, mostly from businesses in the town, turned up to an open meeting at the White Hart
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All hyped up to take city by storm
HYPER Hyper Girl Lover should be feeling energetic when they visit Worcester tomorrow night. The Wolverhampton-based band have enjoyed something akin to a mercurial rise to attract the attentions from ex-Prince producer Joe Ruffelo and a worldwide distribution
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FIVE STAR'S IRISH REEL
BROMSGROVE pop star Ritchie Neville was due to appear in court today after a brawl in a Dublin bar. The former Bromsgrove School pupil, whose mother runs the town's Crabmill Inn, was arrested last night with fellow band member J Brown. Neville, aged 21
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Call to debate hunt ban in public
WORCESTER'S MP has been challenged to meet his constituents and debate fox hunting. Tim Pinney, chairman of the Worcestershire Countryside Alliance, says Mike Foster should allow the public to quiz him. The MP, who has led the campaign to ban hunting
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Parents blamed for school chaos
POOR parenting is to blame for children being excluded from schools - not the actions of headteachers, claim Worcestershire county councillors. And single parent families "find it difficult" to control youngsters, says Coun Les Thomas. The issue of pupil
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Police recorded attack on tramp
AN attacker whose commentary on his crime was tape-recorded by police has been jailed for two years. Christopher Howe hit 49-year-old vagrant Alan Davis on the head causing a fractured skull. After returning from a business trip to London, he caught his
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Traders concerned over wine bar plans
A FORMER police social club in the heart of Worcester has moved a step closer to becoming a wine bar. The former club at Marmion House in Copenhagen Street has been granted a provisional public entertainment licence - despite fears from neighbouring traders
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'Tasteless lights' a turn-off
A TRADER has accused Malvern Town Council of trying to "close down" the town. Lee Harrison - whose premises are directly below the council's temporary offices in Church Street - has launched a petition, protesting about Malvern's festive lights. The festive
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Cash boost from abroad
THE Scouting spirit of fellowship has reached across from Germany to help Bewdley flood victims. Badgers Club leader Peter Jackson of Cookley praised the generosity of a Scout leader he met on the continent in his role as assistant general secretary of
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Council tax relief moves welcomed
BEWDLEY flood victims have welcomed moves to clarify what council relief they can expect while evacuated from homes and firms. Following a residents' call for Wyre Forest District Council to follow the example of Shrewsbury in helping council tax payers
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Tax hope for deer centre
A CLOSURE-threatened museum devoted to the Wyre Forest woodland looks set for a New Year reprieve. The Wyre Forest Wildlife Museum which lies deep in the heart of the ancient woodland was to shut after 14 years thrilling folk across the continent. Custodians
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Gun horror for mum, 27
A TWENTY-seven-year-old mother is recovering from the shock of facing a gunman who jumped out from behind Christmas trees on the forecourt of the shop where she works. The man, whose face was masked with a scarf and black woolly hat, silently produced
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Homing in on a new name for pub
TOWN history buffs have raised two-and-a-half cheers to the owner of an historic inn who has restored its old name. Bewdley Civic Society is among those who have welcomed the return of three centuries of tradition in the name of the old bailiff's house
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Red letter day for group
A CASH appeal to fund social work activities carried out by a church group raised £4,600 in Droitwich Spa. The town's Salvation Army branch, based in Ombersley Way, raised cash for its annual Red Shield Appeal by holding street collections and calling
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High marks for school
EDUCATION watchdogs have given a Droitwich Spa school a big thumbs up. St Peter's CE First School, in Church Lane, has been praised by Ofsted inspectors, who noted the school has made good progress since their last visit in 1996. Their report said the
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Time to come off the hunting fence
FIERY it may have been at times, but the opening of the hunt debate was still understated, given that the result, four steps down the parliamentary line, could be the transformation or ending of a long tradition. Home Secretary Jack Straw believes it's
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Solid defence earns points
Resolute defending by Kidderminster Boundary firsts helped them to an important 1-0 victory at Birmingham University and second place in DTZ Midlands Division Two. A good first half should have seen Kidderminster take the lead as both Mark Wheeler and
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St George's A rise
ST GEORGE'S A have joined British Suger A at the top of the Dot Comm Wednesday Snooker League, taking advantage of their rivals' bye week. St John's A are chasing them one point behind, having lost only their second game this season. Results: British
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Bumblebee stings at dawn
ALMOST 100 arrests have been made in the past three months by Kidderminster Police following a blitz of dawn raids targeting known burglars. The swoops have led to the recovery of stolen property, including silverware and electrical goods. The crackdown
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Tears as mum is cleared of wounding
A STOURPORT mother-of-two was cleared of wounding charges after police failed to trace the alleged victim and a vital witness. The prosecution offered no evidence at Worcester Crown Court against 27-year-old Susan Turner, of Broomy Close. She had pleaded
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Remanded on bail for voilence
TWO men have been remanded by Kidderminster magistrates, accused of street violence on November 20. Dale Cooper, 18, of Dunlin Drive, Spennells, is charged with making an affray and assaulting PC Richard King. Christopher Bateman, 20, of Warbler Place
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Battling against the odds
A POPPY Day organiser has appealed for more help next year after losing two collecting boxes to thieves. Bewdley branch of the Royal British Legion beat all expectations this year by collecting £4,352 from the public despite the stolen boxes, disruption
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Facing drugs trial
A COUPLE accused of dealing in cannabis are to go before a crown court judge, Kidderminster magistrates ruled. Gemma Collins, 19, of Mitton Street, Stourport, and Philip Hubble, also 19, of Leswell Lane, Kidderminster, are charged with having nine ounces
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Garage raid
Tools worth £1,610 were taken during a burglary in Stourport after thieves forced their way in, causing £30 worth of damage. The equipment, including power tools, was stolen from a garage in Redstone Lane between 7pm on Thursday and 1pm on Friday.
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Helping hand for youngsters
A group with the welfare of young people at heart is looking for volunteers to support youngsters who get into trouble with the law. Youth Offending Teams set up under the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act are looking for people aged 21 or over to join their
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The wrong end of the telescope
I RECENTLY received a newspaper called Echo from a collection of local councils urging the public to be more green by using less energy and recycling more waste. All good advice, but which would have been better received had they got their own house in
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Speed fine
Kidderminster Magistrates have allowed brewery service engineer Tyrone Venencia, 37, of Shrubbery Street, Kidderminster, to retain his licence after a fourth speeding conviction accumulated 12 penalty points. He was fined £250, with £35 costs, after he
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Not time to penny-pinch
I SINCERELY hope the people of this area are not to be let down by their current councillors, or by any disputes between them and the MP with reference to the town centre development. I appreciate the democratic will of that army of people who voted for
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Need to study whole road
THE report of an exhibition of proposed traffic calming measures in the vicinity of Sladen Middle School referred to the excessive and speeding traffic in the stretch of Hurcott Road between the Horsefair and Chester Road North. The exhibition may well
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Emission impossible?
I AM writing with regard to the waste incinerator proposal for the British Sugar site in Kidderminster. This autumn we have begun to witness the impact of climate change on rainfall levels and temperatures. World leaders have been meeting in an attempt
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Could this accord see off incinerator plan?
THE recent United Nations Environment Programme talks in Johannesburg, attended by representatives from 120 countries, has reached an accord to be signed in May, that prohibits or severely limits the production of several environmentally poisonous substances
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Experience of lifetime
MAY I, through your newspaper, thank all teachers and helpers of Sion Hill School, Kidderminster. It seems one of the teachers, Miss Lovesy, answered a national advertisement to obtain free tickets for the whole school to visit the Dome. All the parents
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Shameful disgrace
AS a local ambulance paramedic I am closely involved in the current "diaspora" in Worcestershire. The dispersal of sick, injured, young and old alike, to the length and breadth of Worcestershire and Herefordshire in the alleged pursuit of "best medical
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Festive fish at venues
THERE are daily matches at Moorlands Farm and Shatterford Lakes over the festive period, apart from Christmas Day. Moorlands Farm Wednesday, Bank Pool: L Lewiss 63lb 12oz (peg 20), C Munslow 38-8, B Jones 27-12, C Pace 17-0, A James 14-6. Thursday, Bank
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Chaddesley cup exit
CHADDESLEY Corbett produced a good display before finally falling 2-1 at Midland Combination Division One high-fliers Old Hill Town in the Smedley Crooke Cup. The decider only arrived four minutes into injury time and Chaddesley had previously looked
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Forest goes Timber
HIGH-FLYING Wyre Forest took on Kidderminster Premier Division leaders Timbertree but eventually succumbed 2-0. Forest's defence held firm as their opponents had the best of the first half. Michael Lavelle prevented the hosts taking the lead when he cleared
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Eight of the best for chirpy Corbett
CHADDESLEY Corbett were the weekend's highest scoring Wyre Forest team in the Kidderminster and District Football League match. The Saturday Premier side moved into third place when they beat Bewdley Town 8-2, pushing them into penultimate place in the
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Price leads way for St John's
St John's Tigers U-16s thrashed Henwick 11-0 in Stourport and District Boys League with four goals for Paul Price. Brett James scored a hat-trick for Ferndale Youth U-13s at Burlish Olympic. U-12: Soccer Scene 4, Coombs Wood Colts 0. U-12 Cup second round
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Victorian night is a timeless success
EVESHAM'S Victorian late night shopping event was such a success a repeat is already being planned. The town went back in time last Thursday with Victorian street entertainment in the centre and many traders dressing the part. Shoppers were entertained
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Pressure is on
Comberton kept the pressure on Horsefair in Kidderminster Indoor Six-a-side Soccer League by beating Peacock 3-0. Division One: Comb'ton 3, Peacock 1; Six Pack 1, Dream Team 1; All Weathers 1, Horsefair 5. Division Two: 3 Points Again 1, Serial Chillers
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Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
TWO lucky turkeys found all their troubles far away this Christmas thanks to Sir Paul McCartney. They got by with a little help from the famous former Beatle after he sent the Farm Animal Sanctuary in Middle Littleton - one of his late wife Linda's favourite
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Lucky escape from tree fall
A WOMAN whose house was badly damaged by a falling tree in last week's rain and gales has told how she and her husband escaped serious injury by just inches. Margaret Owen-Taylor was enjoying a bedtime drink in the early hours of December 13 when the
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£1m lorry fleet is back on the road
DRIVERS are to receive extra training in the use of nine state-of-the-art bin lorries which were taken off the road in Wychavon after two accidents. The new lorries costing about £1 million in total were withdrawn last month after one overturned near
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A memorable first visit for Stourport
STOURPORT'S three teams recorded a clean sweep in their first league fixtures at Five Ways, including a fine 18-11 success for the firsts. The town side are just two points behind leaders Ledbury in North Midlands One with two games in hand and face a
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Christmas marred by a tragic jet crash
THE run-up to Christmas in Worcestershire half a century ago was marred by the tragic death of a young pilot in a jet crash at Bransford. Twenty-nine years-old Flight Lieutenant Donald James McCauley Macdonald met his death when his Meteor IV aircraft
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Lay off Cotter says City boss
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has pleaded with fans to get off striker Micky Cotter's back. Cotter has struggled for form since his summer move from Tamworth, scoring just one goal, and was the subject of criticism from several fans during City's
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Evesham hope it's fifth time lucky!
EVESHAM United will try for a fifth time to play their FA Umbro Trophy second round tie at Cinderford Town tonight (7.45). A waterlogged pitch at The Causeway has forced four postponements so far but if there is no rain today, chances are good. Manager
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Trio called up for a New Year tester
THREE North Midlands 18-Group rugby club players have been included in the Midlands squad who will prepare for the Divisional Championships in the New Year. Bromsgrove pair Dave Wellavize, winger-cum-full-back, centre John Ruda and Malvern scrum-half
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College retain their title
WORCESTER Sixth Form College won the County Schools Under19 Cup for the fourth consecutive year with a 3-0 victory over Evesham. After an early scare when goalkeeper Scott Insall was forced to tip the ball over the bar, Worcester hit back and took the
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Burchill still talking
CELTIC striker Mark Bur-chill will discover later today whether he is set to start a new career in England, according to his representative Blair Morgan. Negotiations for a five-and-a-half-year contract continued today as Birmingham attempted to tie the
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Ladies through to last 16 in cup
WORCESTER Rugby Club's ladies reached the last 16 of the RFUW National Cup with a 15-0 victory over Nottingham Casuals. Worcester were expecting a hard game against the Second Division leaders and they found themselves unable to get out of their own 22
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Footie news fetches £340
FOOTBALL fans have been filling festive stockings with special newspaper cup editions - raising more than £300 for district causes. David Parry has only two Sports Argus FA Cup Final editions left after raising £340 from auctioning the treasure trove.
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OAP tops £5,000 for flying doctors
A ONE-woman fund-raising phenomenon has boosted a life-saving medical service by more than £5,000. PP:52cash.jpg: Doctor Barrie Davies with Vera Jennings. Wyre Forest Flying Doctor Service has paid tribute to the work of Cookley pensioner Vera Jennings
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Parkinson'ssufferers in cash boost
A SIX-FIGURE National Lottery grant is set to boost welfare visits to an estimated 150 Parkinson's Disease sufferers in Wyre Forest. The £111,170 will fund two part-time visitors for three years in the welfare service, which covers Wyre Forest, Wychavon
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Grotto that grew is a record breaker
THE Santa in a Kidderminster store had plenty to ho, ho, ho about when his grotto was confirmed as the world's biggest after an appeal in the Forest Focus column of the Shuttle/Times & News. Santa with store manager Dave Williams Officials from the
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Swap shop is fair exchange
FAIR exchange is the theme for a group of people who are doing their Christmas shopping for nothing. Gail Tutcher with some of the gifts. Members of Wyre Forest LETS - Local Exchange Trading System - have been swapping gifts, including house plants, arts
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Gift of sight for Christmas
A VOLUNTEER therapist has returned from Romania devastated by the plight of abandoned children there and full of praise for a Titton "miracle worker". Kidderminster mother-of-three Rebecca Parker, who practises remedial muscle massage in Stourport, joined
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At the root of festivities
WHEN thousands of Wyre Forest families wake up on Christmas Day to open presents beneath their tree they will probably be unaware it was eight years earlier the tree began its growth. Andrew Nott with a two-year-old tree. And one of the men who helps
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What's on at your local Cinema.
CHARLIE'S ANGELS (15): Three of Hollywood's hottest stars, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu, in a soaraway success. Odeon, Worcester. 12.30, 2.40, 4.50, 7.00, 9.10. UCI Merry Hill. 1.30, 4.00, 6.45 (9.15, 9.45 Not Xmas Eve) Fri/Sat Late 11.50
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Family is what matters
TEA Leoni no longer has autograph-hunters rushing past her to get to her X-Files husband David Duchovny because the blonde actress is now a Hollywood star in her own right. In recent years she has managed to turn TV failure into success in movies and
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Magic of the musical is captured in this medley
Top cast on show THE downbeat title is a bit deceptive, for Beyond The Barricade, which plays Malvern Theatres on January 5-6, is actually a stupendous musical show. It's an evening of some of the best songs from top musicals performed by a cast of brilliant
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Tory review scorned
THE minister poured scorn on Shadow Health Secretary Liam Fox's pledge to have an independent review into the county health shake-up. She said: "The proposals and changes taking place have been consulted on and been looked into in great detail. "We are
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Promises not feasible...
A HEALTH Concern candidate at the General Election would be promising people what they want to hear, not what is feasible, Ms Cooper warned. She said: "I think it always very easy for politicians to say to people what they want to hear but the responsible
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Bredon
COBALT UNIT APPEAL FUND: We should be very proud of a small group of dedicated people which, since 1992, has raised thousands of pounds for the Cobalt Unit Appeal Fund. Formed by Mrs Marion Sutton this group has cut trimmed and recycled greetings cards
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Condicote
CONCERT: Tomorrow (Friday), there is a Christmas concert with readings, in St Nicholas Church, at 7.30pm, by the Marsh Singers. Admission free but there will be a collection for church funds.
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Evesham
CYCLISTS TOURING CLUB: Next Tuesday - Calorie Burn Ride, joint EVCTC/VCdP ride, 20 miles, start 10.30am, Great Mills (11am Broad Street, Pershore), meals, mince pies and coffee, lights advisable. December 31 - 45-plus miles, leader Terry Stafford, 9.30am
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Ilmington
WEDNESDAY CLUB: At the height of the rainy season, the club set off to enjoy a Christmas lunch on the river. Having watched the water rising for what seemed like weeks, it was not a huge surprise when the crew of The Countess of Evesham told us that we
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Moreton
INTEREST AND LEISURE CLUB: The Christmas meeting at the British Legion was the last one for the year and it was very well attended. The festive spirit prevailed with many members wearing fantastic hats and Christmas attire. After the very brief business
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Shipston
SHIPSTON TOWN BAND: Every seat was taken, every programme purchased and every raffle ticket sold when the band held its Christmas Concert in the Townsend Hall last Sunday. Admission was free and the audience was equally free with applause as it enjoyed
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Videos and phones on site
PLANNING consent for two units on Kidderminster's Crossley Park will complete occupation of the major retail park. Wyre Forest District Council's development control committee gave the go-ahead to the 2,000 sq ft units, on the site of the former Stargold
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Foggy turns down drive
Superbikes ace Carl Fogarty has turned down a drive in the British Touring Cars Championship next season. Fogarty was offered the chance to join Team JMS alongside Oakenshaw ace Enzo Mucci. He has ruled out a change but says he wants to retain links with
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Jobs joy for Christmas
Nearly 200 more people will celebrate this Christmas in employment than last year. The latest unemployment figures show 46 more employed than last month leaving just 2.4 per cent out of work in the district.
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Matchmaker Trudie is guest at popstar Madonna's wedding
BROMSGROVE-BORN Tru-die Styler, who is married to popstar Sting, has seen her matchmaking efforts come to fruition following Madonna's all-star wedding on Friday. The former Bromsgrove High School pupil introduced the superstar to her new husband, Lock
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A bit snobbish
IT is a bit snobbish and elitist of Peter Nielsen (You Say, December 12) to write of "simple minds seeking simple solutions". What is he - a Professor of Philosophy or something? GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
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Predictions coming true...
6 ONE-hundred-and-thirty-six years ago, a far-sighted person predicted that if we carried on using fossil fuels, carbon dioxide would cause the greenhouse effect. At that time, only a few hot-air balloons and rockets had taken to the skies. No aeroplanes
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Death of the countryside
THE Government's rural White Paper seems to have met with a mixed response in this area. These are certainly some good measures in it such as the 50 per cent rate cut for village shops, pubs and garages, investment in health care centres and help for
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He's falling into the trap of 'hunt speak'
6 MR L Spiteri is correct in stating that hunting foxes with hounds is not efficient but he falls into the trap of "hunt speak" when he believes that foxes need controlling, (You Say, December 9). One of the main reasons for hunting surviving for so long
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Cycling safety first
DOZENS of schools are backing a cycle safety campaign by offering helmets and accessories at wholesale prices. Wyre Forest Accident Prevention Group is organising the campaign to improve safety for children on dark nights. A spokesman for the group said
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Decking your halls with boughs of holly
HE Christmas table is the place where the whole spirit of Christmas is contained. It's where we come together as families, spare a thought for the real meaning of Christmas, enjoy the big day and, of course, enjoy all those wicked excesses we've been
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Thief posed as detective
A 93-year-old woman from Stratford fell victim to a callous conman who snatched her purse after tricking her into believing he was a store detective. The woman was approached by the man while on her way home from a Christmas shopping trip last weekend
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Cause of fatal crash remains a mystery
CORONER Lester Maddrell was unable to say why two people died in a road traffic accident in the Cotswolds earlier this year. He recorded an open verdict on Robert Edward Smith aged 68, of Paignton, Devon, and his passenger Freda Margaret Forster, 66,
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Family mourns death of 'cheerful and smiling son'
THE mother of a missing Drakes Broughton teenager whose body has been found in the River Severn at Worcester has paid tribute to her 'cheerful and smiling' son. Andrew Read was last seen by his mum Mary when she dropped him off outside the Old Rectifying
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Land sell-off
A BROMSGROVE engineering firm is planning to sell part of its site to help boost its planned business growth. UEF Automotive, which is known locally as Garringtons, hopes that selling the piece of land in Aston Fields for a major housing development will
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21/12/00 - Failure to govern exposed in the cruel light of day
AT a time when we are used to goodwill being shown to all, it was interesting to hear Ioan Bebb's comments after winning a paltry £2,000 compensation this week. The Cross Keys full-back, speaking after Monday's court case, criticised the Welsh Rugby Union
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Residents can have say on 2001 council tax
WYRE Forest residents will be given a chance to have their say on next year's council tax rate for Worcestershire, as the county council seeks ways to overcome a financial shortfall. Members of Worcestershire County Council's executive committee are to
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Lifeline for fox hunting
HOME Secretary Jack Straw has thrown fox hunting a lifeline after he backed Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff's proposals to license the bloodsport rather than ban it. The bitter debate is set to rage into the New Year after MPs voted by 373 to 158 to
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Town rallying round fireman
THE people of Upton-upon-Severn are rallying behind a firefighter who resigned following an argument with his chiefs over his work during the November floods. A petition asking for the reinstatement of Dave Walker is on display in several shops throughout
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Tributes after a pensioner loses life
TRIBUTE has been paid to a pensioner who died after he was involved in an accident with a van only yards from where he lived. Alfred Buckton died at Worcester Royal Infirmary over the weekend. He never recovered from the accident, which happened on Harbinger
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Sad farewell at teacher's retirement
A WORCESTER teacher has said farewell to a city school after spending 16 years there, teaching hundreds of youngsters. Jill Berry stepped down from her post teaching five and six-year-old pupils at Northwick Manor Infants School. Mother-of-two Mrs Berry
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Just what doctor ordered!
A LEADING district doctor has told patients to have faith in county health services after seeing "significant improvements" since the downgrading of Kidderminster Hospital. Dr Jim Goodman said the catalogue of problems such as patients being kept waiting
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Sparkling effort by 999 teams to cheer patients
A NURSE had no hesitation in dialling 999 when an emergency cropped up at Kidderminster Hospital. Nurse Barbara Breakwell, Sub Officer Graham Moran and Beat Manager Bob Fearlall. And she was delighted with the response time of policemen and firefighters
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'Ghost town' fear for flood victims
PARTS of Bewdley have been described as "a ghost town" as flood victims prepared this week for a bleak Christmas. Adding to a sense of gloom in Bewdley over the Christmas and New Year period, Wyre Forest District Council announced it would keep sandbags
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Bridge link plea by residents
RIVERSIDE residents, stranded in their homes for up to three days by floodwaters, have called for a bridge to be built to a park as a way out of their troubles. Wyre Forest District Council was alerted to the problems of about 130 people living at Severnside
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Widow's 'save my home' plea
A WHEELCHAIR-bound-woman in fear of losing her home has sparked a call for her to be made a special case for flood compensation. Irene Perry. As the Government writes cheques to cover the expense of local authorities and puts aside £51 million for flood
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Sugar beet fears grow
WYRE Forest farmers fear disaster if they have to cut back on sugar beet growing because of a reshuffle in world trade policy. They claim proposed European changes could make the traditional sugar beet growing sector in Wyre Forest farming unprofitable
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Protests over 'lost' reports
A PUBLIC consultation exercise over plans for a giant incinerator in Kidderminster has been slammed as "shambolic". In a new attack on Worcestershire County Council and its controversial scheme for the £40million household waste burner on Stourport Road
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Walks
n Gloucestershire - December 26, Evenlode. Meet at 10am, on grass verge at corner of Adlestrop Road. Five and a half miles. Refreshments needed. 01608 650253. n Warwickshire - December 28, Stratford. Meet at 10am, Fisherman's Car Park, Warwick Road (A439
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Aussie experience for Todd
AUSTRALIA-BOUND swimming sensation Todd Cooper's ultimate bid for an Olympic gold has gained a boost with funding from the Scottish Lottery. Kidderminster's Cooper, who heads down under in January for a month-long training camp, is on a swimming scholarship
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A merry Christmas
Stourport Ladies seconds went into the Christmas break with a friendly 3-2 victory at county rivals Bromsgrove. Kerry Maughan ran onto a ball from deep inside her own half to give them a 20th minute lead. Within seven minutes, Katie Pryce slotted home
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Black belt triumph in town
FOUR students achieved the rank of black belt first dan at a Kidderminster Ju-Jitsu Kwai grading. Paul Dealey, Bob Deardon, Tess Williamson and Dragan Skrbic went through a two-and-a-half-hour examination of their skills in the discipline. And the four
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Great time for club
KIDDERMINSTER Chess Club's best season for many years in Worcestershire League Division One continued with a 4.5-1.5 home win over Malvern. Results (Kidderminster names first): J Friar 0, B Turner 1; M Bissell 1, G Herbert 0; J Wrench 1, J Knee 0; P Yates
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Ban after car chase crash
A HIGH speed chase from the centre of Worcester in the early hours ended with a car crashing through a hedge at Hartlebury, magistrates at Kidderminster heard. Jason Portman, 23, of Arley Close, Kidderminster, was banned for a year and fined £450, with
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Hunt for pervert
A MAN who indecently exposed himself to a woman in Kidderminster on Saturday evening is being sought by police. The woman was alone as she walked towards Springfield Park, along an unlit part of a footpath known as the "Zig-Zag" at 8.15pm, when she encountered
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Take a look with blinkers off
THE GPs' statement on the county health shake-up does not read to me as glowing support for the changes at Kidderminster Hospital. I would recommend that members of the political and chattering classes (on both sides) should do a little less crowing and
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Simon Marsh is in the Stourport squad for Saturday Swifts search for away joy
ROD Brown's Stourport Swifts are playing catch-up in the Midland Alliance after yet another postponement on Saturday. Heavy rain left the Walshes Meadow pitch and part of the stand flooded for their clash with high-flying Barwell. But their visit to bottom-but-one
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Mason hat-trick for form team
BRINTONS continued their fine form with another away victory, beating Malvern Town Reserves 6-2 in Banks's Brewery League Division One South. The home side dominated the first half and were only denied by a determined Brintons defence. Just before half-time
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Leominster ahead
Bewdley Town's game with Sedgley was postponed. Fixture, Saturday: Leominster v Bewdley.
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Parish clerk admits stealing £220,000
A PARISH council clerk and school secretary has admitted stealing £220,000 of public money over years of theft and fraud. In total about £1/2 million was involved, being moved from account to account. Christine Rose, aged 52, of Long Hyde Road, South
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Bypass campaigners celebrating victory
BYPASS campaigners in Wyre Piddle have been celebrating a £5.6 million boost to their quality of life. About 80 people packed into the Anchor pub for a drink with MP Peter Luff who helped in the fight for funding. Transport Minister Lord Whitty approved
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Deserved win for Cleobury
CLEOBURY Mortimer ran out worthy winners in Midlands Four West (South) as they dismantled Stoke Old Boys 36-0. Micky Groves' side held a 3-0 lead at the break after looking the more threatening side and spurning a couple of half chances. Cleobury, without
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KCs' second string impress
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians' trip to high-flying Shrewsbury in Midlands Three West (North) fell foul of the weather. It proved a wasted trip for KCs who were faced with a pitch that was never going to be playable. Shrewsbury officials had spread sand on the
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Malvern looking for high five
MALVERN Rugby Club can go five points clear at the top of Midlands Two West with victory at Selly Oak on Saturday. The Spring Lane club moved three points ahead of second-placed Hinckley on Saturday with a fine 30-13 win over Bromsgrove and now look set
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Angel for Villa
JOHN Gregory has insisted that Aston Villa's move for Colombian striker Juan Pablo Angel is not just a case of settling for second best after the failed bid for Benni McCarthy. Gregory recently visited Buenos Aires to watch 25-year-old Angel score for
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Revamp for 'tired site'
A REVAMP of Stourport's riverside amusements has been given the go-ahead by district planning chiefs. Among operator Shipley and Sons' plans for the site are extension of the existing amusement arcade and relocation of the dodgems and roller coaster from
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Advice in wake of car fire figures
A FIREFIGHTER has backed advice aimed at reducing the number of car fires in the district after they reached "staggering" levels this year. And Sub-officer Pete Smith, of Kidderminster Fire Station, believes many of the 120 fires could have been avoided
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JUST WHAT DOCTOR ORDERED!
A LEADING district doctor has told patients to have faith in county health services after seeing "significant improvements" since the downgrading of Kidderminster Hospital. Dr Jim Goodman said the catalogue of problems such as patients being kept waiting
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Hit squads to attack wait lists
HIT squads have been brought in to shake up Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust's management of shocking waiting list figures. The National Patient Access Team will provide sustained and intensive support to bring down inpatient and outpatient waiting
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'Difficult decisions but the safest option'
THE multi-million pound ambulatory care centre for Kidderminster Hospital is a "huge opportunity" for the town. That was the message from health minister Yvette Cooper after a tour of the minor injuries unit at Kidderminster Hospital this week. Ms Cooper
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Veritable feast on offer at Stratford
ONE of Shakespeare's great tragedies, a rarely-performed work by the Bard and no less than four world premieres are on offer to woo theatregoers to Stratford next spring. The RSC is offering a wide and varied programme for the New Year. Samuel West, who
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All-star musical heads New Year theatre menu
AN extravaganza of entertainment is promised for theatregoers as the Courtyard in Hereford announces its line up through to May. Fans of West End shows can see an all-star cast perform hits from musicals such as Mamma Mia, Starlight Express, Chicago,
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Raising quality of patient care
GPs representative Dr James Goodman said the formation of a primary care trust would improve the quality of patient care in the district. Wyre Forest GP Association chairman Dr Goodman said not only would it improve the care patients receive at home but
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'People still waiting for PM to honour pledge'
HEALTH campaigners remained unimpressed by Ms Cooper's visit to the hospital. Save Kidderminster Hospital Campaign chairman Dr Richard Taylor said it was obvious the Government was still not listening to the people of Wyre Forest, who have fought to restore
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Bourton
COFFEE HELPS HOME: A coffee morning in aid of the Leonard Cheshire Home at Cheltenham raised £526. CHRISTMAS FOR YOUNGSTERS: Tomorrow (Friday), there will be a Christmas carol window session for children aged five to eight, in Upper Rissington Village
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21/12/00 - Welsh win was a big boost
WE go into the Christmas break with a good feeling at the club after recording a convincing 51-3 win over London Welsh at the weekend. I was delighted with the way the side reacted to the defeat at Moseley because it is always a good test of a team to
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Broadway
SHEAR HOUSE WEDNESDAY COFFEE CLUB: Members and friends enjoyed their Christmas lunch at the Wheelbarrow and Castle at Radford. Mrs Lambley told the members it was due to the support to the club that this particular event was all free which included a
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Eckington
THURSDAY CLUB: The annual Christmas lunch was held at the Anchor Inn. Grace was said by Mrs M Charles. Seasonal gifts were presented to, Mr J Mole, Mrs A Mole, and Mr R Berwick to acknowledge all the work they had done for the club in 2000. Members formed
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Longborough
MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION: This was enjoyed by many villagers. Thanks to all the unsung heroes who helped, by providing desserts, raffle prizes, putting up decorations and doing the chores. A day to remember ! DISCO: Tomorrow (Friday) there is a disco in
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Mickleton
CHRISTMAS BINGO: The Christmas bingo and raffle, held in King Georges Hall raised £300. Thank you to all parents, children, families and friends for gifts and help given. GOODBYE 2000 HELLO 2001: The Mickleton millennium committee has organised a family
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Pershore
VELO CLUB DE PERSHORE: Next Tuesday - Calorie Burn Ride, 20 miles, start 11am Broad Street, meals mince pies and coffee, lights advisable. NCCPG: The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens meets on the second Tuesday of the month
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Sedgeberrow
BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION: After the business Christine Holder gave an interesting and humorous talk, although a little off-putting at times, entitled Don't Fall Fowl at Christmas. Christine was thanked by Mrs Brown. The monthly prize was won by
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Westcote
CAROLS AT ICOMB: Tomorrow (Friday), there will be carol singing throughout Icomb village led by Stephanie Judson. Will singers please meet at the war memorial at 6.00 pm. MORE CAROLS: On Saturday, there will be a carol service in the chapel at Icomb Place
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21/12/00 - Lay off Cotter says City boss
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has pleaded with fans to get off striker Micky Cotter's back. Cotter has struggled for form since his summer move from Tamworth, scoring just one goal, and was the subject of criticism from several fans during City's
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21/12/00 - Evesham hope it's fifth time lucky!
EVESHAM United will try for a fifth time to play their FA Umbro Trophy second round tie at Cinderford Town tonight (7.45). A waterlogged pitch at The Causeway has forced four postponements so far but if there is no rain today, chances are good. Manager
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21/12/00 - Malvern looking for high five
MALVERN Rugby Club can go five points clear at the top of Midlands Two West with victory at Selly Oak on Saturday. The Spring Lane club moved three points ahead of second-placed Hinckley on Saturday with a fine 30-13 win over Bromsgrove and now look set
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Janet is honoured for blaze rescue
A BRAVE Charford woman, who was hailed a hero when she rescued three children from a blazing minibus with just minutes to spare, has been honoured. Janet Taylor, from Housman Close, was nominated by the public and chosen by Worcestershire County Council
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Read it again
WHAT is Brian Hunt suggesting that I should do? (You Say, November 27). I think he should read my letter of November 21 again, because in that letter I condemned past Tory administration and the present Labour government in equal measure for undermining
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It's time to review policies at WCCC
READING that the Rev Mike Vockins has decided to retire from the secretaryship of the county cricket club, would it not be a suitable time for the club committee to review its policies. Listening to club members around the ground, I can only conclude
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Malvern traffic tale was timely
6 YOUR excellent article on traffic calming in Malvern headlined "Hills alive to the sound of traffic jams" was very timely. However, it may have inadvertently given the impression that the proposal that Malvern Town Council should increase its traffic
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Language skills lead to success
WHILE most of us get by without thinking about our language, for others English can be the key to a better standard of life. Europeans, Asians and Africans learn English as a way to guarantee a better salary and more opportunities. Schoolchildren across
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Visit to ICT suite
A COUNTY education chief visited Kidderminster's Foley Park First School to see a new ICT (Information and Communications Technology) suite. Councillor Dan Wicksteed, Worcestershire County Council's portfolio holder for education, visited the suite, paid
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He's a Handy man to have for a broadcast
RECENT mention in the Journal's Grass Roots columns of a Christmas event from yesteryear brought memories flooding back for one reader. Dennis Flower, of Ilmington, gave a talk to the village's Wednesday Club several weeks ago about King George V's Christmas
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Wow, I look like a million dollars
TIS the season to be jolly glamorous - so what better time to get a makeover from the experts, writes Juliette Kemp. If you can't go for it in the festive party season then when can you? Evesham College hair and beauty lecturers Debbie Crilley and Jackie
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RON PRICE Kidderminster sports veteran
RON Price prides himself in his achievements at the Sunday football club he set up and runs - but there's more to the busy 70-year-old than that. The Offmore Farm resident, married to Vera for 40 years, juggles managing Tri-Star Windows, cricket umpiring
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Breathalyser blitz by county's police force
EVEN Father Christmas could be breathalysed, said police this week as they launched their festive blitz on drink driving. Warwickshire's campaign for this year echoes the national campaign seen on television, promoting the message: "Drinking and driving
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How to keep your festive lips in the best kissing order
LIPSTICK, it's fair to say, is a girl's best friend well, along with the eyeliner, mascara, concealer and foundation, anyway. But with so many different types on the market it's difficult to choose which one will be the best of friends. While the boys
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The pick of the pies
A TOP title win has boosted trade for a Herefordshire pie and sausage maker. David Waller, who owns DT Waller Family Butchers in Ledbury, has enjoyed sizzling sales success after being named this year's Supreme Speciality Pie Champion. The 53-year-old
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A new role for Adrian
DROITWICH-based burner manufacturer Nu-way has appointed Adrian Wood as its new director - parts and components. He was previously the company's executive manager for UK sales. Worcester-born Mr Wood succeeds Geoff Hudspith, who has retired after clocking
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Thief took Christmas presents
A CALLOUS thief stole an elderly woman's Christmas present from her Headless Cross home after posing as a milkman. Police are investigating the distraction type burglary which occurred at about 3.30pm on Friday, December 15 on Evesham Road. The woman
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Cream of local talent at festival
WORCESTER will throng to the sound of up and coming musical talent next week when the city's second Boozestock kicks off. The two-day festival at the Marr's Bar is drawing the cream of local talent and bands from further afield, with a distinct emphasis
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Armed raid on Tesco
THREE masked raiders brandishing sawn-off shotguns burst into Tesco in Oakenshaw on Tuesday and made off with cash, writes Julian Seva. Three staff at the Coldfield Drive supermarket needed hospital treatment after being squirted in the face with CS spray
