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Edwards is Bewdley star
Bewdley drew their first match in Worcestershire County League Division One against Bromyard on a good wicket at Lower Park. In front of an enthusiastic crowd, Bewdley, who won the toss, generally bowled and fielded well. Mark Edwards bowled throughout
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Disappointing opening
Chaddesley Corbett will not remember their opening to the campaign fondly after a double defeat against Kington. The firsts, playing away, made 121 all out but their Herefordshire opponents took the 20 points with 125-5 in reply. And the seconds had a
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Worths aim to hold title
Stainweld Cricket League Sunday fixtures get underway at the weekend with last season's champions, Worths, hosting promoted British Sugar. Sunday Premier: Worths v British Sugar (P Kelly, H Burley), DGSA v Tumbling Sailor/Fire (ground tba), Hard-Done-Boys
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My mum's the best
A YOUNG girl has paid her brave mother the best tribute a daughter could - by telling the world she's a "mum in a million". Angela Lewis has battled to overcome pain and blindness to still be the best mum in the world to her five children. Daughter Marie
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A trolley good idea!
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco is opening an internet caf in one of its Worcester stores. Shoppers will be able to surf the net at St Peter's after buying their weekly groceries. The cybercafe will be one of the first in the country and store bosses aim to hit
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Catalogue of theft by drug addict
A HEROIN addict broke into a 70-year-old woman's home and stole her pension books, a court was told. But Wayne Newman was quickly arrested by police who saw him leaving nearby school grounds carrying a rucksack. Bottles of stolen drink and videos were
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And finally... Leadership under discussion in city
A PRESTIGIOUS conference of church leaders, held for the first time in Worcester, has discussed the exercise of leadership in modern society. The Deans and Provosts Conference this week attracted more than 30 representatives from across Britain. During
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Poison fumes fears
PEOPLE living near a huge foot and mouth carcass-burning site in Kidderminster have been terrified by a Government admission that smoke from pyres contains lethal dioxins. Arthur Wignall, wife Megan and neighbour Gillian Arrow-smith with dog Jasper at
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Cash probe at playgroup
AN investigation into alleged financial irregularities at a Kidderminster playgroup is underway. The probe at the Hansel and Gretel Family Support Unit began in November last year. A Social Services spokesman for Worcestershire County Council, which runs
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Match tribute to tragic pals
A FOOTBALL match in memory of two popular Wolverley friends who died in tragic accidents within four months of each other is set to kick off on FA Cup final day. Lee Antcliff's Saturday and Sunday football teams are playing each other on May 12 in the
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Time to keep on swinging
HEAT two of 'The Search for Swinging Singers' will be held at Evesham Arts Centre next Monday at 7.30pm. The event is organised by the Bairkatz orchestra, which is a swing and dance ensemble. The eventual winner of the talent competition will have the
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Royal hospital, Royal provenance
A STORM in a teacup or an important debate on a vital part of the lives of every man, woman and child in Worcestershire? In our view, the disagreement between MPs Peter Luff and Mike Foster over the naming of the new hospital is certainly not trivial.
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Dave's a hot shot
HOT potter Dave Arnold is making swift inroads into pool after embarking on the prestigious Embassy International tour two years ago. After starting with a 170th ranking, the Kidderminster cue king reached the top 64 in his first year, number 34 for 2001
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Wyre Forest in galas galore
A TEAM from Wyre Forest Swimming Club competed in the Fred Godfrey Gala at Stourport on Saturday. The gala was for swimmers aged from 11 upwards and Wyre Forest achieved four firsts from the 41 races, 11 seconds and 13 thirds. Final results: Phoenix Youth
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Play Tennis up ahead
TENNIS: Stourport will begin a busy summer programme at their Tan Lane headquarters by hosting a Play Tennis 2001 day on Saturday, May 5, from 11am until 4pm. It is part of a national initiative where everyone is invited to play tennis free with beginners
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Club's marathon efforts
JOHN Amos led Amazing Feet RC home in a great three hours 18 minutes 43 seconds for 2,433rd in the London Marathon. Amos was behind Eddie Sanders at 30kms but had pulled into a lead of just 21 seconds by 40kms. Sanders finished 2,568th in a time of 3-
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Burns the fastest
CYCLING: Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club/Fabricolor riders took part in Saturday's Stourbridge Cycling Club's 10-mile time trial at Wythall. Steve Burns was the fastest local rider in 21 minutes 58 seconds. Other times: Len Holbeche 22-45, Anthony Richardson
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Appeal to dog owners
DOG owners in Hartlebury have been urged not to abandon their animals after the number of stray hounds in Wychavon reached crisis point. Wychavon District Council may even be forced to abandon its non-destruction policy of dogs if the situation does not
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Town says 'bonjour'
A DOUBLE dose of fun is in store when 60 guests from Stourport's twin town hit Wyre Forest this weekend. Folk in Stourport can join the celebrations when visitors from Villeneuve-le-Roi arrive for the re-opening of gardens named after their town. Members
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80 years of legion work
ROYAL British Legion members across Wyre Forest are commemorating 80 years of success while marking Stourport's role as a founder group. The Stourport and district branch was among the first in Britain to be launched in 1921 and its members have a proud
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Wagon gutted in fire
ARSONISTS have destroyed an antique wagon in a siding at the Severn Valley Railway in Bewdley. Fire crews from Bewdley and Kidderminster were called to the blaze, which they believed had been burning for most of the night, at 4am on Tuesday. SVR spokesman
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Appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses to a vicious assault which took place in a Kidderminster pub car park. A 21-year-old man suffered a fractured left hand when he was attacked with an iron bar by four men and a woman outside The Watermill on Saturday,
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Arson blamed for grass fire
ARSONISTS have been blamed for a grass fire which scorched 1,000 sq metres of Hartlebury Common on Saturday. A Stourport crew was called to the common to put out the blaze which started at about 3.30pm. They were joined by an all-terrain vehicle and a
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Securing biodiversity
BULLFINCHES are beheading my plum blossom; greenfinches will gorge my pinhead plums, pigeons gulp them pea-size, starlings and blackbirds despoil them ripe. Breeding in neighbouring roofs and Leylandii and snacking ad lib on peanuts and pasta these hit-and-fly
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The full extent of the charitable event
THANK you for publishing the photograph taken at my charity evening on March 30 at Pershore College of Horticulture (of myself) Betty Hughes and Ian Willox Scotch piper, who was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Unfortunately the details were
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Man admits flat burglary
A BURGLAR who threatened the landlord of a Kidderminster flat with a screwdriver has been sent for sentence at crown court. The owner of the house in Wood Street confronted the man, subdued him and held him until police arrived, Kidderm-inster magistrates
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Two-year road ban
TRAVEL agent Neil Howley, 22, of Stoney Lane, Kidderminster, was banned from driving for two years and fined £225, with £55 costs, by Kidderminster magistrates when he admitted driving with a breath alcohol reading of 92, against the limit of 35.
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Green's for go in first leg tester!
EVESHAM United's first ever appearance in the Worcestershire Senior Cup final takes them to Moor Green tonight for the crucial first leg (7.30pm). Tuesday night's win set them up nicely for what will prove a tough two-legged affair against their Premier
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Letter of the week
JUST what the blazes is all this twittering about cycle tracks and cyclists' safety? Here in the Foley Park area of Kidderminster we have many such safe cycle tracks - we call them "public footpaths". Closer into town we also call them "public parks".
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Golden girls grab the glory
Wychavon winners: Simon de Montfort won the Year 8/9 girls football tournament when they scored an extra time winner to see off the challenge of Prince Henry's.
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DJ case for trial
AN allegation of attacking a Stourport nightclub disc jockey has been sent by Kidderminster magistrates for trial at crown court. Peter Grosvenor, 20, of Olive Grove, Stourport, is accused of assault causing bodily harm to Stuart Percy at the Outback
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Not special at seaside
Weston-s-Mare 2, Evesham Utd 1 A THIRD defeat in six days left United's faithful followers in furious mood by the seaside last Saturday. They have come to expect more from their side and their fantastic support hardly deserved the pathetic showing from
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Payne rocks Rocester
Evesham 4, Rocester 1 A FAR more committed Evesham performance brought a welcome win after three straight defeats. Four second half goals ensured Phil Mullen's side stretched their unbeaten home record to a dozen matches on another wet Tuesday when a
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Tiverton at the double
Tiverton Town 2, Evesham Utd 0 DEFEAT at Tiverton last Wednesday made it 25 points surrendered in games against a handful of top seven rivals. The Devonians became the third side to complete a season's double over Phil Mullen's men but the scoreline hides
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Junior round-up
Alcester Athletic U-11 0, Bredon Colts 0 PENALTIES were required to separate two evenly matched sides in Saturday's Ambassador Evesham League Cup final at Bretforton. A tremendous contest saw both sides give everything and James Offord and Dave Mace came
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Handy Andy cuts down FISSC as Rangers reach last four
AN all-Badsey final is still on the cards after both Rangers and United saw off opponents in the quarter-finals of the Stratford Alliance's R M Smith Cup. United provided the shock of the weekend with a 2-1 win over Bret-forton Sports courtesy of goals
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Rovers reel as Proctor power spurs Yates
STRATFORD Yates lifted the Evesham Sunday League's Black and White Garages Bluck Cup. In a match that was a credit to both teams, played in atrocious conditions at Broadway United, Salford Rovers took an early lead through Edw-ards. Stratford hit back
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In the wilderness
I WRITE in response to the letter from R Wildmoor (Shuttle, April 19) in which he states that "a vote for Dr Taylor will leave the people of Wyre Forest in the wilderness for the next four or five years". It may come as a surprise to Mr Wildmoor, but
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Taylor-made win for United
Bishampton United 2, Malvern Radar 0 AFTER the entertaining games of the last two weeks, this clash had a distinct end of season feel about it as Bishampton brushed aside the challenge of their visitors without having to be at their best. The early exchanges
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Easy for Littleton as title beckons
Droitwich 0, Littleton 4 LITTLETON kept up their recent excellent run of form with a convincing 4-0 win. The win sees them three points ahead of closest rivals Archdales, with two games in hand, in the chase for the Worcester Premier League crown. Littleton
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Not very neighbourly
I WAS amazed to read on your letters page, a resident objecting to the proposed River Severn flood defence barrier project on Severnside North, Bewdley. Having lived next to the river, but fortunately above ground level, for the past 12 months I witnessed
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A kick in the teeth
THE foot and mouth crisis has quite rightly overshadowed the passage of the Hunting Bill through Parliament, yet we have the hunting issue continuing to obsess individuals and MPs. What the countryside needs now is assistance, support and guidance - not
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Another victory stroll
Chaddesley Corbett strolled to another Division One South victory when they won 4-1 at basement strugglers Lye Town Reserves. Solid defending and tenacious midfield tackling from Ashley Phillips showed Chaddesley were determined to stretch their unbeaten
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Taverners Rock-ing after big defeat
ROCK Sports moved up to seventh in Sunday Division Three with a brilliant 11-0 demolition of bottom side Hartlebury Taverners. Waggon and Horses, in fourth place, beat penultimate side Moot Meet 7-1, following an identical scoreline against Hartlebury
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Dismay in extra-time
Ferndale U-14s so nearly did the business in the National Young Women's five-a-side football finals in Kettering on Saturday. Representing Spennells Youth Club and the Midlands, their two teams had finished first and second at the regional stage. The
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Warren called up for debut
TOM Warren has been handed his full debut after his super-sub display against Moseley. The 20-year-old comes in for his first start in a Worcester Rugby Club shirt for the Gold'n'Blues' final National One game of the season at Birmingham & Solihull
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New Road suffers second blank day
PLAY has been abandoned for the second day running in Worcestershire's opening County Championship match against Sussex at New Road. New Road secretary Mike Vockins has supported um-pires David Shepherd and John Hampshire for taking a "realistic view"
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Evesham chasing senior triumph
EVESHAM United make history tonight when they visit Moor Green in the first leg of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup final (7.45). It's the Robins' first appearance in the final and they will be in confident mood after disposing of Worcester City in the
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Strike Gold at Sandown
FIRST Gold can confirm his position as Europe's top chaser with victory in the Tote Gold Trophy Chase on a star-studded mixed card at Sandown tomorrow. This £100,000 prize over an extended three miles is the nearest this torrid jumps season will get to
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Magazine's apology for article
A MAGAZINE threatened with legal action by Wyre Forest MP David Lock has apologised for an article on election rival Dr Richard Taylor. Bewdley-based For You has stood by the piece but apologised for any distress caused to Mr Lock and his family. It will
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German trip off due to disease
GROUPS across Kidderm-inster have been left deflated after a planned trip to their German twin town was cancelled bec-ause of the foot and mouth crisis. The visit by school, church and music groups to Husum has been shelved by the education ministry of
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Capital day out for top runners
ENERGETIC Wyre Forest runners took to the streets of London to complete the city's famous marathon on Sunday. Andrew Johnson, originally of Great Witley, did not have far to travel to get under starter's orders as he now lives in the capital. He completed
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Woman hurt in crash
A WOMAN was taken to hospital by air ambulance after a crash on the A451 near the Great Witley filling station. The woman was taken to Selly Oak Hospital with serious facial injuries after her red Vauxhall Astra was in collision with a white Bedford van
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26/4/01 - New Road suffers second blank day
PLAY has been abandoned for the second day running in Worcestershire's opening County Championship match against Sussex at New Road. New Road secretary Mike Vockins has supported um-pires David Shepherd and John Hampshire for taking a "realistic view"
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Model day for mayor
NIGEL Knowles will be strutting his stuff on the catwalk tomorrow to raise money for charity. The Kidderminster mayor will be one of 30 models in a fashion show at Kidderminster Town Hall to raise money for his chosen charities - Headway Wyre Forest,
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DJ in a spin of success
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' infamous match announcer has succeeded where his team has failed this season - by winning a trophy. Captain Crazy has been voted DJ of the year by his peers in the Central Association of Disc Jockeys. The Captain - aka Roger Harris
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Sign off at home in style
AGGBOROUGH stages its final Third Division clash of the season when promotion-chasing Hartlepool United visit on Saturday. Kidderminster Harriers created a Hoo Road fortress during their Conference-winning campaign. But stronger Football League defences
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Travel by bus is free
PENSIONERS will have the option of a free Wyre Forest bus pass for the first time under a new scheme to be introduced next week. A change in Government legislation means people of state pension age and certain disabilities can now have a free pass which
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From the Evesham archives
100 years ago April 27, 1901 Evesham: Howard Wells of North Terrace and Robert Luxton of Boat Lane, were summoned for riding bicycles without lights in proper positions on April 5. PC Howell said the defendants were carrying a lamp on a stick between
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Tax row to go to court
DISTRAUGHT Bewdley businessmen who say life has been like "living on a bomb site in Iraq" since last year's flood devastation fear they could now lose their riverside livelihoods. Mark Leadbetter outside his Bewdley riverside gallery and workshop which
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26/4/01 - Warren called up for debut
TOM Warren has been handed his full debut after his super-sub display against Moseley. The 20-year-old comes in for his first start in a Worcester Rugby Club shirt for the Gold'n'Blues' final National One game of the season at Birmingham & Solihull
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Training tasters for girls
AN indoor training and coaching session is being held at The Worcestershire Cricket Centre, Prince Henry's High School, Evesham at 11am on Sun-day, May 6 to encourage women to take up cricket. The session will also be suitable for women and girls over
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Price is right!
FORMER Evesham skipper Simon Price slammed a maiden century to help new club Badsey defeat Ashton by 91 runs in Sunday's friendly at Ballards Park. Price and fellow opener Wayne Pearse, who fell four runs short of a century, added 203 for the first wicket
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Players are exploring a musical wonderland
BROADWAY Players had a wonderful time raising more than £1,000 towards the Lifford Hall restoration appeal. They held a fun tribute night last week in the hall which took the form of a 50s and 60s variety show dressing up to mimic such veteran greats
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Many happy returns
A BROADWAY nursing home resident celebrated 100 years last Sunday. Kathleen Bainbridge, of the Brompton House nursing home, toasted her century with friends and family - including her great grand-daughter who had flown in from America with her children
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Protest as foot and mouth carcasses hit 102,000
VILLAGERS from Throckmorton and Tilesford have protested that their concerns about the effects of burying animal carcasses on the former airfield on the local environment were going unheard. So far, it has been revealed, that 102,000 carcasses have been
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Out and about
Vanishing act MYSTERY and espionage are on the cards as Cheltenham's Everyman theatre stages Alfred Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes. Performances run from May 22-26. Tickets are between £6.50-£16.50 and are available from the box office on 01242 572573.
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Flu jab action cuts deaths
A FLU jab campaign has led to a slump in the number of deaths last winter, Worces-tershire Health Authority has claimed. The authority's campaign reached more than 70 per cent of pensioners, equivalent to 61,500 of the area's 88,000 over 65s. The vaccination
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Firm puts trust in its top 40
WORCESTERSHIRE Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has been named among the top 40 out of half the trusts nationwide. International company CHKS, which specialises in measuring healthcare performance, ranked the trust in the top 40 of the 115 hospital trusts which
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Bourton
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: At a meeting of the Local History Society, held on April 18, the chairman, Mr Fred Brush welcomed members and visitors. He then introduced the speaker, Mr C R Crosse who gave members a wonderful account of the history of Northleach
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Eckington
RUMMAGE SALE: Sales of new, nearly new and rummage goods, was held at the village hall on the afternoon of April 21 to raise funds for the Cobalt Unit of Cheltenham Hospital. Organised by Mrs Dorothy Ludlow, family and friends, on a sunny spring day,
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Harvington
ST JAMES' CHURCH: At the annual meeting held on Sunday evening last, the chair was taken by Ken Rowlands, one of the churchwardens, the new rector the Rev Richard Thorniley, not yet having been inducted. Mr Rowlands, together with Mr Mervyn Huggins, were
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Icomb
SPRING SHOW RESULTS: Judges: Flowers - Mrs E Bayliss (Moreton); handicraft - Mrs Taylor (Bledington); cookery - Mrs D Bolter (Westcote). Cups presented by Mrs Nock (Icomb). Cups awarded to: Sarah Pugh (flowers); Sarah Burdock (handicraft); Isabel Burdock
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Mickleton
WEDNESDAY CLUB: The meeting held in King Georges Hall on April 11 was the first under the chairmanship of the newly elected chairman, Mrs Joan Chaloner, and was listed in the programme as 'Lebos - a Greek island - slides'! The speaker was recognised immediately
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Wickhamford
GARDENING CLUB: Members met at the Memorial Hall on March 28 for the Spring Flower Show. It was a hive of industry, once more, as beautiful spring flowers such as daffodils, primroses, hellebores, pansies, wended their way into the hall, via their owners
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Jeremy's Algarve nod
JEREMY Robinson faces a couple of back-to-back tournaments as he attempts to get his European Tour campaign back on course. The 35-year-old Evesham golfer flew out to The Algarve on Tuesday and will tee off in the Portuguese Open today. "If I can putt
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In line for top award
KIDDERMINSTER carpet giant Brintons has been shortlisted for a prestigious award which recognises the best of British manufacturing. It is one of 22 firms across the county battling it out for the Manufacturing Excellence Awards which are organised by
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Recruits boost leisure insurance
LEISURE insurance specialists Drewe Insurance have appointed two new associate directors. Andy Tedstone is responsible for the development of the marine account and Zoe Williams is helping to develop the overall marketing strategy of the company. The
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Software firm's eye on air and rail
A UNIQUE Bewdley firm is making a big noise at famous sporting venues across Britain as it goes into battle against big city rivals. Perpetual Software Utilities, which develops custom software solutions for large stadiums and exhibition centres, is looking
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Spoils shared as old adversaries lock horns
Pershore 10 pts, Evesham 10 PERSHORE played their last game of the season against local rivals Evesham and should have won at a canter. If possession and territory could win games it would have been over at half time. But unfortunately, not for the first
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Your news on the net
Welcome to the latest section to be added to the thisiskidderminster website. Each week we will be publishing reports from clubs and societies in the area, giving you the chance to keep up-to-date with local events wherever you are in the world! Why not
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BEWDLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
A journey which he took with David Bellamy when they were looking for Alpines in their Environment was the subject of Cedric Protheroe's talk at the meeting on April 4. Derek Aston again gave the month's gardening tips, and a mini spring show was held
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COOKLEY WI
President Joyce Allen reported that the spring fayre was a success, and Wendy Huntley reported that the skittles team lost their last match. Bowls will begin soon. Several members are going to the Friends of St Peter's Church fund-raising social evening
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KIDDERMINSTER CENTRAL MORNING TG
At the April meeting, secretary Muriel Wanklin read the report of the West Midland Federation council meeting, and Edna Plimley-Rodriguez finalised plans for the federation lunch at the Mill Hotel. "Thank you" cards from the returning officers who had
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KIDDERMINSTER, CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Tomorrow night Ron Bubb will present American Experience II with recordings and memories of his visit to the States. Earlier this month members heard Pure Nostalgia, and yet another "follow-on" programme will be presented by Von Stewart who will, once
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KIDDERMINSTER, SOMERLEYTON WI
At the April meeting, Angie McCarthy gave a report on the group meeting at Blakedown. Members were then entertained by Music Students from Birmingham Conservatoire. The speaker was Ann Lee who, as a district census manager, explained the need for the
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George is fuming
I KNOW I go on a bit about petrol exhaust fumes destroying our future atmosphere, but it's not just me saying so. The Bishop of Hereford recently voiced similar concerns. GEORGE COWLEY, Windermere Drive, Warndon, Worcester.
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Praise for hospital
GOOD old Worcester Royal Infirmary. I would like to thank Mr Trevett's team for my operation, also all of the nurses and staff for their kindness. They are all working under difficult circumstances in the old building, but no one could have made my visit
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Victory
VICTORY for developing countries, victory for anti-capitalists and victory for common sense. Victory for just about everyone other than the greedy multi-national pharmaceutical companies who use the World Trade Organisation and the courts to put profits
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It's only a start
WE now read that, in the Welsh region, NHS prescriptions for those under 25 are now free of charge. This will quite obviously create calls of "unfair" and create animosity and bitterness. It is also just a start and one hates to think of the animosity
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One law for some but not others
ON Easter Monday, there was yet another radar speed trap at Leigh Sinton on the main Worcester to Hereford road. When we did our return journey, we were travelling under the 30mph limit. As we drew level with the trap (which consisted of three police
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Small arms fire from Labour over finances
IT is interesting to note that the lesser guns of the Bromsgrove Labour Party, in the person of Councillor Brooks, are now being brought into the fray to attack my criticisms of their administration regarding the handling of the district council's reserves
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Children's home hunt
MOVES are being made to find a joint meeting ground for two thriving Alcester youth organisations which between them involve hundreds of youngsters, writes Helen Clarke. For some time, organisers have been trying to find suitable accommodation for the
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High turnout on flood issue
FLOODING problems at a caravan park attracted a record number of people to a recent Salford Priors parish meeting, writes Helen Clarke. Eighty-five members of the public turned up to the meeting, many of them to express concerns about the recurring flooding
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Latest play set to be a tear-jerker
THE Nonentities are planning to move audiences to tears with their latest production. The Kidderminster group will be performing Ivan Menchell's "affecting comedy" The Cemetery Club at the town's Rose Theatre next week. The plot revolves around three
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Help at hand for arthritis victims
A GROUP of people in Alcester are doing their best to provide support and advice to individuals who suffer from a debilitating illness, as well as helping families and carers. The Alcester branch of Arthritis Care, a national organisation, has been holding
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From our archives
April 23, 1954 A HINT that Alcester might soon have its own regional branch library is given in the annual library report from county headquarters. The report states that it is a considerable disappointment that the scheme has not yet materialised owing
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Soul band launch CD on website
FANS of Kidderminster's premier soul and R'n'B band Blind Lemon are in for a treat with the release of a new interactive CD and a Wyre Forest gig. The six-piece group have recently launched their own website and say they have been "inundated" with requests
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Make your choice
THE hunt is on for the most striking new buildings in the Alcester area. Stratford Council is seeking nominations for its annual award scheme which finds the most creative, imaginative and highest quality new developments in south Warwickshire. Anyone
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Orchestra to perform in garden concert
WYRE Forest Symphony Orchestra is planning a concert away from its spiritual home to raise money for charity this summer. The group is leaving the confines of Kidderminster Town Hall for the gardens of Hanbury Hall near Droitwich. The Midsummer Classics
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TV star at club's beach party
A FAMOUS face from television is hoping to prove a hit at a Kidderminster nightclub on the same night an award-winning DJ returns to the venue. Stuart, from Channel 4 programme Shipwrecked, will be at Time, Blackwell Street, to launch the club's Beach
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Lesson on how to cope
SIXTH-FORMERS at a high school have won a cash award to help new pupils cope with moving to a new environment. The group of students at Wolverley High School are using the £500 award to run a peer-monitoring scheme aimed at raising levels of achievement
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Val in line to be best boss
A TOP-class Kidderminster headteacher has been shortlisted for a national best boss award. Franche First School headteacher Val Weddell-Hall (centre) with teacher Jane Howard and deputy headteacher Peter Bravo. Val Weddell-Hall, of Franche First School
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Church make new date
ALVECHURCH have rescheduled their Challenge Cup semi final against title-hopefuls Nuneaton Griffs. With the tie rained off on Tuesday the game is now set to be played on Saturday, May 5 (ko 2.45pm) with the Villa Park final four days later. And Church's
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Studley move fixture
STUDLEY BKL have rearranged the home league match against Southam on Tuesday because of their Worcestershire Senior Urn final against Malvern Town on Monday (ko 7.30pm). The league clash has been put back and will be the Bees' last match of the season
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Round Table aims to Fix-it
EVESHAM Round Table was formed in 1950 by a group of local men who lived and worked within the Vale. Henry King, the original founder, was a member of a dedicated team that helped to introduce many of the activities and events that over the years have
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Can Round Table fix it for you?
FORGET Jim'll Fix it - it's Evesham Round Table you want and the Journal! We have joined forces with Evesham Round Table to announce this great campaign to raise even more money for local worthy causes. The Fix-it Initiative 2001 launch will coincide
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Fine for boss
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby was fined £500 plus costs at an FA personal hearing for foul and abusive language towards a fourth official. He was sent from the dugout at half-time in February's 4-2 home defeat to Cardiff City. But after denying
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Barbara says be of good cheer
EVER wondered how majorettes perform those incredible baton twirling manoeuvres that you see on television?. Well wonder no more, because as of tomorrow (Friday 27), former drum corp majorette Barbara Pritchard will be teaching seven to 17-year-olds the
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A 'racetrack' fear at school
SPEEDING drivers are making a Pershore road into a "racetrack", raising fears that it could lead to a tragedy outside a nearby school. Poor parking was making the situation even worse, according to councillor Ken Rowe, a governor of Abbey Park Nursery
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Pre-season mapped out
HARRIERS have big pre-season friendlies planned with Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion. Fixtures, July 14: Bromsgrove (a). July 16: Halesowen Harriers (a). July 18: Evesham (a). July 21: Redditch (a). July 24: Bristol City (h). July 28: WBA (h)
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Officer threatened by arrested man
AN arrested man hurled threats at a policeman on a journey from Evesham to Droitwich with "real hatred in his voice." PC Paul Adams told magistrates at Evesham that he was shocked by Patrick Liston's attitude. "The tone of the one-way conversation was
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Strong Harriers dominate derby
A ROBUST Kidderminster Harriers display did few favours for old rivals Cheltenham Town in their first Division Three meeting at Whaddon Road. Cheltenham certainly have a physical aspect to their play but it will have come as a surprise to some that Harriers
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Youngsters call for a skate park
AN Evesham skater is appealing to Vale children to rally round and campaign for a skate park. Tom Barnett, aged 12, from Hampton, says he does not see why he should have to travel to Stratford every time he wishes to go skating. Now he wants Wychavon
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Ignore scheme say planning chiefs
COUNCILLORS are being advised to ignore a "golden opportunity" to take about 100,000 heavy and domestic vehicle movements a year from narrow village roads in the Vale of Evesham. Persimmon Homes have put in a planning application for 18 homes with roads
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Schoolgirls fuel pub 'Wild West' brawl
TWO schoolgirls fuelled a "Wild West saloon" style brawl when they hurled glasses, pool balls and ashtrays at drinkers in an Evesham pub. The victims were forced to flee through a fire exit to escape the scenes in the Green Dragon, which witnesses described
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Theatrical flair boosts cancer fund
MEMBERS of the Willersey Footlights Society were putting on the ritz last week with a series of shows to raise money for charity. Members of the society performed two-hour shows last Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the village hall, to raise funds for
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Preview: Kidderminster v Hartlepool
Confidence is up at Aggborough after Kidderminster Harriers won their last two games, scoring six goals in the process. They face the challenge of fourth placed Hartlepool United who could be chasing automatic promotion depending on the severity of the
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Cycling update
EVESHAM Wheelers held their annual 100 miles in eight hours reliability trial last Sunday. In steadily worsening conditions the route was through Worcester, Great Witley, Tenbury Wells, Leominster, Ledbury and Tewkesbury. The successful finishers were
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Phoenix is given reprieve
The family hand-rearing Phoenix the calf are celebrating today after the animal was unexpectedly reprieved from the slaughterman's gun. Farmer Philip Board and his wife Michaela fed the week-old calf her breakfast of a bottle of milk after Downing Street
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Readers boost stress appeal
GENEROUS Evening News readers have helped boost the total of the Stress in the Countryside Appeal to £5,000. The appeal, which has been launched by the Three Counties Agricultural Society (TCAS) and the Rural Stress Information Network, will help anyone
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Winner Haywood's on a high after Chelmay Cup conquer
IT was a special day at the sailing club last Sunday with three races over the day with the victor winning the Chelmay Cup. With a steadily increasing wind from the south east the first race got underway in dry conditions with a short beat downstream
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Fears of outside carcases in local graves are quashed
FEARS that carcases from as far afield as Devon could be dumped at Throckmorton were quashed today. MAFF has now confirmed the pit will not be used to bury animals from outside the region after mounting pressure from the Worcestershire NFU. MP Peter Luff
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International stars in town
STRATFORD Bowls Club has brought off a major coup by being selected to host an international match between England and New Zealand at the Tiddington Road green on Monday, July 23. Starting at 10am, the game will continue all day, with the ladies playing
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Disease will kill off firms
SCORES of small and medium-sized businesses in Worcestershire and Herefordshire will fold as a result of the foot-and-mouth crisis. A survey carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses' West Midlands Policy Unit revealed as many as 12 per cent would
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Racing pigeons
Evesham and District Flying Club FIFTEEN members sent 152 birds from Frome on April 21, liberated at noon in a light north wind. 1 G Watts 1367.70; 2 A Newman 1345.61; 3 G Watts 1329.18; 4 G Carter 1309.45; 5 A Newman 1302.46; 6 and 7 Mrs J Heckingbottom
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Three ways to boost play site facilities
A NEW parish play area could bring better social facilities in Salford Priors say members of a lobbying group. The Salford Priors Play Park Action Group is campaigning for a new play area as it feels the current one, in School Avenue, does not serve the
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26/4/01 - Ex-Saint Barrow at Sixways crossroad
WHEN Scott Barrow looks at himself in the mirror he must still wonder what if. What if St Helens had kept him, what if he had played a part in the title decider at Leeds earlier this month and what if he stays on at Worcester for next season. The 20-year-old
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Having a Ball, The Everyman, Cheltenham
FOR theatregoers not put off by full frontal male nudity and the 'f' word, loads of laughs await them at The Everyman, Cheltenham. On until Saturday, Alan Bleasdale's Having a Ball raised the roof with its farcical romps. Set in a private vasectomy clinic
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My name is George, reveals Mark!
THE electorate may well exclaim "By George" on hearing Wyre Forest Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate Mark Simpson's first name. Mr Simpson revealed his forename to be George after MP David Lock mocked his logging-on to the Labour man's
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New man at helm
WYRE Forest district councillor John Wardle will be the new president of the Worcestershire County Association of Local Councils from October. Mr Wardle, a former chairman of the county council, has served on Wolverley Parish Council for 50 years.
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Town council election
WRIBBENHALL residents have elected Labour candidate John Iles as their new Bewdley town councillor. Mr Iles has replaced Nick Lawrence, who prompted a by-election when he resigned from the council due to work commitments. There was a 17 per cent turnout
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Save status by the skin of their teeth
PERSHORE approached the final month of the DTZ season requiring a minimum of five points to guarantee safety and with fixtures against three of the sides pushing for promotion a real turn-a-round in performances week in week out was required if Pershore
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School draw out
The draw for the first round of the Joseph Ward Memorial Trophy Competition, contested by local schools, has been made. The matches must be played by Friday, May 18, while the second round has to be played by June 15, the semi-final by June 29 and the
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My mum's the best
A YOUNG girl has paid her brave mother the best tribute a daughter could - by telling the world she's a "mum in a million". Angela Lewis has battled to overcome pain and blindness to still be the best mum in the world to her five children. Daughter Marie
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Cattle could be let off the hook
A HERD of 140 healthy pedigree cattle at a Worcestershire farm was expecting a reprieve today after the Government appeared to be backing down over its slaughter policy. Farmers Rob and Debbie Chilman have sealed off Old House Farm, Tibberton, to stop
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Schoolgirls in frenzied park attack
THREE schoolgirls who launched a frenzied attack on another teenager escaped being locked up because of their age, a youth court was told. The trio viciously assaulted their victim in a Worcester park on Saturday, March 10, after downing vodka in a pub's
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A rose in the coffin of his tragic lost love
A DEVASTATED man whose wife-to-be was killed after his car overturned visited a chapel of rest every day for a fortnight to be close to her, a jury heard. David Barnard wrote tragic Sarah Hampton a letter and left a rose in her coffin, he told Worcester
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MPs clash over name of hospital
TORY MP Peter Luff wants a referendum to decide the name of the new £95m Worcestershire Hospital. The Mid-Worcestershire MP is backing calls for the building to be granted Royal Status. But he has clashed with his Labour rival and health bosses over exactly
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Dismal and disjointed
A "DISJOINTED town, not always immediately inviting," is how the writers of the world's biggest-selling travel book describe Worcester. Lonely Planet's new guide to Britain has criticised planners and angered tourist chiefs, who claim the city now attracts
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Marathon day for Robert
SUNDAY proved a marathon epic in more ways than one for a Stourport man who finished third from last out of nearly 30,000 runners. Robert Fletcher who took nine hours to complete the London Marathon and missed the coach home. After taking nine hours to
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Nappy times are here again
PARENTS in Wyre Forest are being urged to dump disposable nappies for good as part of a national initiative. romoting National Real Nappy Week in Wyre Forest are Ruth Campbell, Sarah Campbell, Lydia Hill and Laura Elcock. Wyre Forest District Council
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OAP leaflet is scrapped
ADVICE leaflets for Wyre Forest pensioners have been scuppered amid claims of political bias. The leaflet, produced jointly by Wyre Forest MP David Lock and the district Age Concern group, has been shelved after intervention by the charity's chief. Age
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Death crash car 'took off'
A WINE bar manager crashed his newly-bought car killing his fiancee Sarah Hampton on the way home from a birthday celebration, a jury heard. David Barnard lost control of the Peugeot 205 GTi as he overtook a Ford Escort. It hit the kerb and somersaulted
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Curtain up on stage careers
TWO Wyre Forest dance starlets are jumping for joy after hitting the big time. Jimmy Chamberlain, 11, of Kidderminster, has pipped 800 youngsters to land a scholarship at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School, London. Jimmy Chamberlain And Callum
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Town blueprint 'great success'
PLANS for a multi-million pound scheme to regenerate Stourport have been met with a "fantastic and amazing" response. Jake Berriman, Wyre Forest District Council planning and environment chief, said hundreds of eager folk had flocked to a public exhibition
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Doyle's message to doubters
ANY lingering doubts over Daire Doyle's ability were quickly erased after Harriers' 3-1 victory over Cheltenham Town on Saturday. Doyle may not have had the most spectacular, incident-packed start to his Harriers first-team career despite an assist on
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Theatre
Rose, Kidderminster - The Cemetery Club Monday until May 5. Areley Kings Church, Stourport - Hamlet Thursday. Romeo & Juliet Friday. Ombersley Memorial Hall - Love Begins at Fifty Tonight until Saturday. Alexandra, Birmingham - Dominic Kirwan Sunday
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'I was ripped off' - Wyatt
DEVASTATED John Wyatt's Italian K1 hopes were left in tatters after his claims of a miscarriage of justice in Milan. Thai-boxer Wyatt felt the judges should have declared him the winner in his first match on Saturday against Frenchman Samir Berbachi.
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Exciting return
SAILING: Trimpley Sailing Club members enjoyed a lively return after a month's break during the foot and mouth crisis. The windy conditions on Sunday livened up the day with several capsizes. Jeff Halford beat Roger Stretton in the GP 14 Mid-day Single
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Ann collects cup
GOLF: Mixed fun events were held at Little Lakes over Easter. Meanwhile, Ann Heaton won the Keith Boyce Trophy with 39 points, followed by Lisa Rowles and Carol Raybould, both on 35. Saturday, Mixed Fun: Kevin Phillips, John Egan, Doreen Fellows; John
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Tom takes 10th
ATHLETICS: Tom Kenderdine was the first Kidderminster Running Club member to complete the Hereford 5k road race, coming 10th in 16 minutes 26 seconds. Liz Gould was third lady and 36th overall in 18-48. There were 97 finishers in the first of the three-race
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Taxing for Bissell
CHESS: Maurice Bissell represented the Inland Revenue West Midlands area against 10 other regions in an event staged at Nottingham University. Bissell scored 3.5 points from six in a tournament won by a team from the London head office. Meanwhile, Kidderminster
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Rising Sun shines
TRIVIA: Both Rising Sun teams made it into the semi-finals of the Wyre Forest Trivia Cup with the same score - 63 points. Results: Bird-in-Hand 53, Angel A 48; Rising Sun 63, George A 53; Cock & Magpie 52, Rising Sun B 63; Black Boy 62, Wrens Nest
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Denies PO raid
A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded not guilty to robbing the Britannia Building Society in Vicar Street, Kidderminster, of £1,000 on November 9 last year. Stuart Dixon, of Chester Road South, Kidderminster, also denied trying to rob the town's main
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Pleaded guilty to assault
A MAN who pleaded guilty to common assault on his girlfriend is awaiting sentence. Phillip Wright, 24, of Teme Avenue, Kidderminster, was given bail at Worcester Crown Court after the case was adjourned for a report. He denied falsely imprisoning girlfriend
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Trailer raids threat to firm
A ROAD haulier says the wheels are threatening to come off his business because of a group of Black Country thieves who have stolen trailers worth £30,000. Raiders have stolen four trailers laden with 85 tonnes of steel from Tony Quartermann's yard at
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Crown court trial for couple
A COUPLE who are alleged to have broken into four Wyre Forest homes and stolen property worth £3,000 are facing trial in a crown court. Magistrates remanded Ian Jacques, 32, of Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, in custody to await committal for trial. Jessica
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Police warn on arsonists
PARENTS of pupils at all Bewdley schools have been warned of the deadly consequences young vandals could face in the wake of arson attacks on schools. David Bailey, head of St Anne's First School, Wyre Hill, said the latest wheelie bin fire had damaged
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Public v club wishes
ONE can have some sympathy for the wish of the Pershore Sports Club to profit by selling its field for housing. But Peter Corbishley must understand the people of Pershore and their elected members may see the field as a delightful open space. Protection
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Jail sentence for sex abuse
A MAN who began a campaign of sexual abuse on a young girl eight years ago has been jailed for 18 months. James Bryant, 63, was caught after the victim began to have behaviour problems as a result of the attacks, Worcester Crown Court heard. Bryant, of
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A great civic loss to us all in Evesham
IT was with considerable dismay that I read of the impending resignation of the mayor, Mrs Maggie Stephenson. Those of us who were privileged to be present at the civic service on March 4 heard her outline her vision of a prosperous, caring and compassionate
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Reading behind the Census 2001 lines?
I QUOTE from the preamble to the census form that reached me by the hand of an innocent lady who thought nothing odd, offensive even, of disturbing one who would like to be Christian soon after 3pm on Good Friday. The numbers in brackets refer to my notes
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Working in a vital part of the solution
I HAVE no quarrel with Ann Ward (letters April 19). She is entitled to hold strong views about animal slaughter. I don't consider myself a PR agent for MAFF, though - just a councillor doing the best I can to help defeat foot and mouth disease. The mass
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Footing the bill for the foot and mouth
ANIMAL farming is not a charitable cause - it is a cold-blooded business! If those making a living from animals in the meat, dairy and food producing industry are not insured --why not? If these same people are not looked after by their own unions and
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Our animals deserve better
I FIND it so hard to understand how in these modern times foot and mouth disease is causing so much chaos And as a so called nation of animal lovers, why is it being done in such a barbaric way? Surely that when disease as bad as foot and mouth is confirmed
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Wife attack leads to jail
A HUSBAND who knocked his wife unconscious after a row over her relationship with another man has been jailed for 18 months. At Worcester Crown Court, Judge Marten Coates invoked a 12 month suspended sentence imposed in March last year on Mark Bolam,
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A genuine Christian
I READ with distress the letter in the April 12 edition of Kidderminster Shuttle, which vilified Rev Charles Raven. Viewing the situation regarding the Rev Raven and St John's Church in Kidderminster at a distance, I can only commend him for the stand
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Does this encourage rail use?
GOVERNMENT tells us we should use public transport more. I agree, and do use it when it is convenient. However, there is an anomaly that needs correcting if they want to get more of my business. Why not a return ticket costing a half of the return fare
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Giving a bad impression
WHAT a wonderful impression of Kidderminster visitors to our company have entering from the Stourport direction. One trashed car has been dumped on the side of the duel carriageway and, more recently, rolled on its roof by vandals. Now another one has
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Stewart at double
Cheslyn Hay 1, Pershore Town 4 PERSHORE came back from a goal down to record an emphatic win on a bumpy pitch at Chasetown. The home side opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Dale Marriot converted a cross from the left wing. Pershore then proceeded
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Keen to separate fact and fiction
HAVING read the article in the Kidderminster Shuttle on April 19, regarding the present foot and mouth epidemic, I think it is only fair to separate fact from fiction. The MAFF spokesperson claims that the burning of animals at Sparum Farm, Stanklyn Lane
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Make demands on developers
WYRE Forest Tourism and Leisure Network has discussed at length the development of Kidderminster town centre. The general feeling was that a great opportunity to improve the town and attract visitors was being missed owing to the overall theme of the
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Cup clash gives a rest from league pressure
STOURPORT Swifts must still play catch-up in the Midland Alliance but they turn their attention to League Cup duty tonight. Swifts will take a full-strength side to Bridgnorth, weather permitting, in the semi-final bidding to overturn a 1-0 deficit from
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Newton's big catch at Moorlands
MOORLANDS Farm yielded big catches with 123lb caught by Andy Newton on Meadow Pool's peg 11. Newton followed his fine haul up with an 80lb 14oz catch the following day at the same venue from peg 20. Chris Hill notched up 107lb 8oz on Monday on Bank Pool's
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Brintons take county crown
BRINTONS lifted the Worcestershire Saturday Junior Cup for the first time on Saturday after a 1-0 win over County Sports at Aggborough. A penalty from the experienced John Maffei five minutes from time secured the trophy for the Banks's Brewery League
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Adopting Athletic
UP-AND-COMING football club Chaddesley Corbett have taken the unusual step of adopting a Scottish team. They are supporting First Division side Alloa Athletic and both clubs will print features on each other in their match day programmes next season.
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Town suffer a slump
BEWDLEY Town slumped to their second defeat of the week with a disjointed 4-2 loss at Division One South championship rivals Ledbury. Missing several key players, Bewdley gifted Ledbury three first-half goals. And they only threatened the Ledbury goal
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Lions hunting Meadow Park
KIDDERMINSTER Lions roared to a 9-0 victory over Meadow Park in a Stourport and District Youth Football League U-8 fixture. At U-9 level, Bewdley B beat Kinver Colts 7-1. U-8: Burlish Olympic 1, Bewdley B 0; Bewdley A 4, Areley Kings Youth 0; Meadow Park
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Sureal show way
DIVISION One new boys Sureal Madrid were too strong for The Drakers in the Kidderminster Six-a-Side Soccer Leagues at Stourport High School Astro, winning 12-2. In a tight match in Division Two between Hornets and Sporting Madrid, the lead changed hands
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Young stars 'jest' having a laugh
PINT-SIZE theatre lovers were asked to cast magical spells when they watched an enchanting show on Saturday. Excited families packed out the Norbury Theatre, in Friar Street, to see The Witch and The Jester. The musical is the latest Children's Theatre
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Neri's two-try show is highlight for KCs
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians brought a frustrating season to an end with a 29-15 friendly home win over Dixonians. Their Birmingham opponents, runners up in Midlands Four West North, may well join KCs in Three West North next season. The home pack were too
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Great results for U-17s
KCs U-17s 41 Banbury 12 The youth side began slowly but were 15-12 up by half-time. Stronger running in the second half meant they ran out easy winners with tries for John Easton, Andrew Butler, James Hine, Chris Jones (two) and Ben Stanier (two). Stanier
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Cleobury up to fifth place
CLEOBURY Mortimer returned to Midlands Four West South duty after a lay-off through the foot and mouth crisis and beat Dunlop 26-16 at home. They have been asked to give priority to the games with promotion-chasers Silhillians and to Saturday's opponents
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Coach needed
BEWDLEY are still looking for a coach to aid their entry into North Midlands Three next season. Their most recent games saw a 31-0 defeat to a Clee Hill/Tenbury side and a tight 21-14 loss to Kings Norton seconds. Alan Banks and Nathan Lewis scored tries
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Vital points
Stourport battled hard for an important 9-3 North Midlands One win at Old Griffinians with three Richard Dorrell penalties. Leaders Ledbury are edging ahead after defeating Five Ways Old Edwardians 39-0. Meanwhile, North Midlands Three side Chaddesley
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Barton sounds final warning
WORCESTER City boss John Barton is calling for a disciplined performance from his side as they look to land the Dr Martens League Cup tonight. City travel to Crawley Town for the second leg of the final (7.45), leading 4-0 from last week's first game
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Midlands boosted for county semi final
NORTH Midlands will be boosted by the availability of Worcester trio Jon Higgins, Neil Mason and Peter Knight for the Tetley's Under-20 County Championship semi-final against Yorkshire at Moseley's Bournbrook ground on Sunday (2.30pm). All three missed
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Treble joy for college stars
THREE budding rugby stars will play for English Colleges next month after another successful season. Worcester Sixth Form have once again provided the English Colleges side with players for the third year in succession after Stuart Sprague, Geraint Perkins
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Streak brings match ban
A DRUNKEN streaker who ran on to the Aggborough pitch during the Harriers' match against Shrewsbury on March 31 has been banned from all football matches for three months. When Kevin Griffiths, 33, was arrested he told police: "I am sorry. I had to do
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Norton ladies toast success
LEADING hockey writer and former international player Cathy Harris, of the Times newspaper and Hockey Sport magazine, was the chief guest of honour at Worcester Norton Hockey Club's Ladies Section annual awards evening. Introducing the celebrations, the
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Vet unable to help dog
A SICK and emaciated dog found abandoned in a lay-by has had to be put down. The elderly male rough collie had lost the use of its back legs and did not recover from its ordeal despite six days of treatment at the Bay Tree Veterinary Surgery in Stourport
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Bravery award for PC in rescue
A POLICEMAN who jumped into an icy river to rescue a suicidal man has received a bravery award for his actions. PC Scott Ward, of Kidderminster Police, leapt into action after Halesowen man Anthony Vickers jumped into the River Severn off Bewdley Bridge
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Player Interviews from the Kidderminster Shuttle
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Awards on parade day
THREE long-serving members of the Kidderminster Scout movement had a starring role at the annual St George's Day parade. Peter Rand received the Medal of Merit while Chief Scout Commendations went to Nicholas Mann and Sue Spargo. Presentations were made
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Police appeal for crash witnesses
POLICE have renewed their appeal for witnesses to a fatal crash which killed a Stourport woman. The cause of the collision between a motorcycle and articulated Volvo lorry which killed Deborah Barnett is still unknown. Mrs Barnett, 26, of Seven Hills
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Safety idea has a musical twist
AN inventor hopes a safety product he has designed will hit the right note with pop fans. Kidderminster's Jim Reid hopes to sell one million of his multi-purpose reflective seat belt covers emblazoned with the name of the Irish boy band Westlife. Mr Reid
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Traffic chaos fury at dump
TRAFFIC chaos has greeted the opening of the re-vamped Stourport household waste site, infuriating drivers across Wyre Forest. The Minster Road site reopened just before Easter after five months of refurbishment - but the new set-up has been slammed as
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Dog who escaped death by a whisker
THIS is the dog lucky to be alive after it was thrown from a moving car in Caunsall. The black terrier was hurled from a red "new shaped" Fiesta on the A449 Kidderminster to Wolverhampton road on Saturday, April 14. He is being cared for at Dunclent Kennels
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Drugs initiative
HELP is at hand for anguished parents of drug users with the launch of a new initiative. The national Jubilee Foundation group, which refers drug users to rehabilitation centres, has organised the scheme in Kidderminster. The ROTATE evenings, which will
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ROY "CHUBBY" BROWN Glades Arena
PEOPLE easily offended were warned to stay away from the Roy "Chubby" Brown show and I hope for their sake they took note of the warning. Members of the fairer sex in particular came in for a barrage of stick from the foul-mouthed Northern comic, who
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Cricket washout
WET weather has again disrupted the pre-season plans of several clubs before the league opens next weekend. Feckenham saw last week's trip to Kings Heath cancelled and have already called off the visit of Rushwick on Saturday. The friendly trip to Belbroughton
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Estate traffic talks
DISCUSSIONS between councillors and Bewdley residents are being planned to solve ongoing traffic problems around a new housing estate. The closed section of Habberley Road - necessary for sewage work on a new estate bring built in Wribbenhall - was moved
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Out and About
A curious journey CURIOUSER and curiouser might be a fair description of a one-man show that is coming to Chipping Norton theatre. Artaud in Wonderland dramatises the last moments of the playwright Artaud as he attempts to hold off death with his surreal
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26/4/01 - We have to sign off with victory
IT will be a bit of an anti-climax when we make the short trip to Birmingham on Saturday but I am determined to end the season with victory. Everyone is well aware that promotion is now out of sight and although the league will not be mathematically settled
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Dig out your antiques
ANTIQUES of all types will be scrutinised and valued at an antiques roadshow at the Lifford Hall in Broadway, which is being held in aid of St Richard's Hospice. Organisers hope that as many people as possible will bring their treasures along to the event
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26/4/01 - Barton sounds final warning
WORCESTER City boss John Barton is calling for a disciplined performance from his side as they look to land the Dr Martens League Cup tonight. City travel to Crawley Town for the second leg of the final (7.45), leading 4-0 from last week's first game
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Broadway
GARDEN CLUB: The March meeting featured Colin Hill, the local nurseryman, and chairman of Wickhamford Garden Club. His subject was 'My Plants, Your Questions'. The audience was entertained by the display of plants and their history, and produced a variety
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On the stage with Hamlet
Shakespeare enthusiasts and lovers of the theatre are being invited to attend a lecture by Rebecca Brown. The lecturer in Shakespeare Studies at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stratford, will be fronting the Trust's open lunchtime event next Wednesday
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Ballet on your own doorstep
BALLET lovers are usually obliged to brave a journey into the big city to catch a performance. But this is set to change when Ballet Central glides into Chipping Norton as part of a nationwide tour. The company is expected to cover 10,000 miles and perform
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Building up a reputation
HUNTINGDON Hall in Worcester is gaining a reputation as one of the premier music venues in the region. This acclaim will be enhanced with the arrival of John Hammond tomorrow (Friday). The guitarist is a blues, folk and rock legend who has played with
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Learn all the right moves
TEENAGERS who like to sing into their hairbrushes will soon be able to add all the right moves to their routines. Youngsters between 12-17 are invited to attend classes in pop video dancing at Pershore Theatre Arts Centre. The lessons are organised by
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New group on cancer mission
A VITAL new support team has been officially launched in the battle to beat prostate cancer. The Kidderminster & District Prostate Cancer Support Group was unveiled at Kidderminster Hospital on Monday. The group, which now has a committee and about
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Blockley
SPRING SHOW: Results of Blockley Spring Flower Show held on April 21 at St Georges Hall: James Carrington cup (most points by a member in section A) - Sara Clarke; Coleman cup (best floral exhibit by a member in section A) - Sara Clarke; Muirhead cup
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Bourton Vale
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: The speaker at the April meeting of BVHS was Mrs Angela Tandy of Fibrex Nurseries at Pebworth. This is a family run nursery founded by Mrs Tandy's parents and specialising in hardy ferns and ivies. Mrs Tandy gave hints on propagating
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Evesham
PHOTOGRAPHY: Next Monday The Vale of Evesham Camera Club will be holding a 'MCPF Portfolio' evening at the Friends Meeting House, Cowl Street, Evesham, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. New members always welcome.
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Pershore
NCCPG: (National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens). What a delightful evening we spent in Japanese gardens with Charles Chesshire from Burford House. His fascination with his subject held our attention, supplemented by unusual and beautiful
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Pinvin
Pinvin Parish Council: The new grasscutting contractors have completed the first cut of the season. This was generally quite acceptable, but one or two areas were missed, and these are to be taken up with the contractors. Village consultations for the
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Stour Valley
EMBROIDERERS' GUILD: Members of the Stour Valley branch of the Embroiderers' Guild had a delightful visual tour of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on April 11 when Jean and Bill Ford gave a talk on the Lifestyle of the Amish - Living without Electricity
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Farmers' markets to lead the way
FARMERS' markets will have a vital part to play in the regeneration of the rural economy, according to the Country Land and Business Association. The CLA is keen to see farmers' markets across the Midlands re-open as soon as possible. "We understand the
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Produce
Evesham Wednesday CABBAGE duncan £6.20 to £7 20lb, spring £3.50 to £4 crate, cauliflower £5.50 to £7 doz, purple sprouting 50p to 70p lb, spinach £2 to £2.20 5lb, radish £1.50 doz, parsley £3 boat, spring onion 18p to 25p bunch, tomatoes 40p lb, leeks
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Celebrities on the fairways
STARS from the world of show business and sport will join some of Europe's top golfers in the 2001 Benson and Hedges International Open Celebrity Pro-Am at The De Vere Belfry on Wednesday, May 9. Television personalities Chris Evans, Russ Abbott, Jimmy
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Club offers helping hand
HELP is at hand, when you join the Wyre Forest Business Club. It is a leading network and support group in the Wyre Forest area for small and medium-sized businesses. Formed in 1994, it is one of the largest in the region. Committee members represent
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Scoring poor in qualifier
EIGHT players qualified for the later stages of the prestigious Duc's Cup and Lom-bard Trophy on the Red Course at Evesham. However, the narrow fairways and punishing rough resulted in some poor scores. Qualifiers: 1 C Phillips 89-18-71; 2 C Moss 73-1
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Putting safety first
A TOP safety award has been presented to a Kidderminster man at a ceremony in London. Paul Harrison, health and safety adviser at Amada UK Ltd, Spennells Valley Road, was among 31 specialists who gained the British Safety Council Diploma in Safety Management
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Idea keeps up the pressure
AN innovation which could make the dreaded flat tyre a thing of the past - using technology developed for NASA - has hit Kidderminster. Ultraseal is a treatment for vehicle tyres which seals puncture holes in a fraction of a second to avoid pressure loss
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Bus driving scheme first
A FIRM from Kidderminster is involved in the first programme of its kind in the Midlands to train young people for a career as a bus driver. With financial support from the Learning and Skills Council, Kidderminster and District Training Company and First
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Seconds sign off with a ten-try feast
Evesham II 58pts, Pershore 7 EVESHAM completed another prolific season with a record of 28 matches played, 20 won, seven lost, one drawn and a total points tally of around 850. The final match last Saturday against local rivals Pershore was no exception
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KIDDERMINSTER, HABBERLEY W
A group recently visited the jewellery centre in Birmingham. The skittles team has now won three matches. There is one more to play. The clean-up in Habberley Valley has been postponed until the autumn. Details of the craft exhibition were given to members
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
There will be two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 9 am and the C ride at 9.30 am. Destinations will be decided on the day subject to current foot and mouth restrictions. Both rides start from the Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital, all cyclists
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STOURPORT, ARELEY KINGS WI
At the meeting on April 9, Julia Rogers reported on the federation walking holiday on the Isle of Wight and Brenda Banner reported on the parish room annual meeting. Patsy Anderson gave the skittles results and also gave a report on the annual council
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Tidy gipsies
I WOULD like to praise the gipsy family who were camped on the side of the road between Grimley and Hallow for a number of weeks under intolerable conditions. They left the site looking clean and tidy. If all travellers were as respectful as these, they
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RSPCA did not help with cats
REFERRING to the excellent article by Janet Brice, I too am utterly disillusioned with the RSPCA which is portrayed on TV as being caring. Three years ago, I telephoned them for advice about feral cats in my garden. I received no help whatsoever. Fortunately
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What about the innocent animals?
IN the present foot-and-mouth crisis there seems to be plenty of sympathy for the human beings, but precious little for the animals involved. I do have feelings for the farmers but, apart from the rare breeds, these animals are bred for slaughter. That's
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TB has a foothold in the Midlands
WHILE everyone's panicking about foot-and-mouth in cattle, no one is noticing that TB is beginning to get a foothold in the Midlands. There have been 50 cases at one school! Don't say that's nothing to worry about when our children haven't been vaccinated
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No knowledge of US sacrifice
IT is patently obvious that Messrs L Spiteri and D G Griffin have little or no knowledge about the efforts of the United States armed forces in the two major European wars of the 20th Century. While America's entry into the First World War was certainly
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Residents in opposition to new play site
AN idea put forward by a Salford Priors action group to move the village play area has been met with stiff opposition by fellow residents. The group, made up of four parents, was formed to come up with ideas on what could be done with the village centre
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Town's bloomin' bid
ALCESTRIANS are invited to come to the town hall for coffee and a chat and to find out more about this year's Alcester in Bloom bid. The popular event will be taking place in the town hall from 10am-noon on Saturday. Entrance to the event is just 50p
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Time to go brain training
THE Alcester-Vallet Twinning Association is asking people to put their brain power to the test and prove they are knowledge know-alls for its next function. The group will be holding a quiz night on Friday, May 18, from 7.30pm in the town hall. Everybody
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JOHN BEARD John Beard Tools and Ironmongery
A DIMINISHING band of specialist traders still deal in personal service and good old-fashioned courtesy. Among their number is Kidderminster's John Beard, one of a few independent ironmongers still plying their trade despite heavyweight competition from
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Memorial will remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice
DEFFORD airfield today is a quiet place, notable only for the 'giant's golfballs' that are scattered around the site. But during World War Two RAF Defford was a hive of activity and a crucial element of the Allied war effort. It was here that radar was
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Little chat on cavemen, comedy and cricket
IF you've ever wanted to know why men and women have so much in common and yet are so different then a massive hit show could provide the answers. Aussie comic and actor Mark Little pins the blame firmly on our prehistoric ancestors in the play, Defending
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Kidderminster Harriers Football Club - factfile
Formed: 1886 Chairman: Lionel Newton. Vice-Chairman: Colin C. Youngjohns. Company Secretary: J. Richard Painter. Directors: Paul Byrne, Graham R. Lane, Tom Murrant. Chief Executive: Neil Morris. General Manager: Geoff Butler. Administration Manager: Alan
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Small trains in big project
DEFFORD and Besford Parish Council has made a bid to preserve the memory of Defford railway station. At a recent auction the council bought a lot which consisted of 12 Triang 00 gauge trucks labelled 'M. Spiers & sons Defford and Eckington' and 'Richard
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Tributes after crash claims teenage victim
BROADWAY Cricket Club members are mourning the death of their new first team captain, Philip Hatt, who died in a road accident on his way home from the ground last Saturday. The 19-year-old from Cheltenham Road, Evesham, was driving along the Snowshill
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Neil on target
TWO Neil MacKenzie strikes helped Harriers reserves to a 3-0 win over Burton Albion on Wednesday. In a keenly-contested Central Conference clash, Harriers fielded trialists Jesper Hjorth, a Danish striker on Darlington's books, Frenchman Joe Tshupula
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Milked account out of £11,300
A TRICKSTER who milked a Pershore man's bank account of over £11,000 has been jailed for two years at Worcester Crown Court. Royston Bell posed as a businessman making plastic seats for football stadia before inviting Alan Collins to a weekend in London
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Success or not?
SPORTS EDITOR'S MAILBAG SO we're coming to the end of Harriers' first season in the Football League. Has it been a success or not? Of course it has. Whether we finish 11th, 16th or anywhere in between, we've survived and will be stronger for it next season
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Myrtle hangs up her pen
ONE of the Journal's village correspondents is standing down after a long association with the newspaper. Elizabeth "Myrtle" Gill, of Manor Road, Eckington, has been sending the village's news to the paper since the 1960s. Myrtle, aged 80, who has lived
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Hands are hot stuff while Curry turns back clock!
THE Classic M/C Road Racing season got under way at Pembrey circuit in South Wales at Easter, with the husband and wife team of Geoff and Ruth Hands on their Windle Imp sidecar outfit and veteran Jim Curry with his 350cc Drixton-Aermacchi upholding the
