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Slowdown could mislead 'unwary'
THE apparent slowdown in cases of foot and mouth should not lull anyone into a false sense of security, says a leading Midlands farmer. No cases have been reported in Worcestershire since April 12 and the last one in Herefordshire was in Wigmore, near
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Success as MP chats online
WYRE Forest MP David Lock has gone live on the Internet with his first on-line chat session. Mr Lock, who believes he may be the first MP to do so, launched the pilot sessions on Friday, offering youngsters and adults the chance to raise issues of concern
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Rest of hills to remain closed
conservators are hoping to open the middle section of the Malvern Hills but it is too early to say when, according to director Ian Rowat. The northern end of the range - from the Wyche Cutting - was reopened to the public just before the Easter weekend
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Garden greets visitors
THE garden of Barnards Green House, 10 Poolbrook Road, Malvern, will be open this weekend under the National Gardens Scheme. The garden will be open all day Sunday and Monday and there will also be the chance to buy plants. The garden will also be open
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Thieves pose as MAFF men
FARMERS are being urged to watch out for criminals posing as MAFF officials during the foot and mouth outbreak. West Mercia police say there has been a reported incident of theft in north Shropshire involving people who identified themselves as being
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Bewdley are all beaming
Bewdley's encouraging start to Worcestershire County League Division One life continued with a winning draw at Worcester Nomads who had won their first match of the season comfortably. The highlight of the afternoon was a magnificent century by Bewdley
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So nearly a first victory
CHADDESLEY Corbett narrowly failed to secure their first Worcestershire County League Division One win of the season against Old Luctonians. Their opponents reached their victory target with two balls to spare to end on 145-7 in a match reduced to 47
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Bad start for Sugar
ANDY Parker took 5-10 for British Sugar but was still on the losing team in the first match of the Stainweld Cricket Wednesday League season. Parker's side were beaten by 10 runs by Stagborough whose bowler Kevin Haycock took 5-6. Result: Stagborough
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Expert's visit to end 'old battles'
WORLD-famous fertility expert Robert Winston is to give Wyre Forest MP David Lock's General Election campaign a shot-in-the arm - by backing his controversial stance on the loss of services at Kidderminster General Hospital. Lord Winston was due to visit
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Dad aged 28 died during routine op
A YOUNG father who died during a routine operation has been described as "one in a million" by his shocked friends and family. Stuart Thompson had a cardiac arrest triggered by a reaction to anaesthetic while undergoing an appendix operation. The death
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Lessons to stop attacks on staff
THE Suzy Lamplugh Trust is to offer Worcester's voluntary sector staff lessons in warding off violent attackers. The organisation Community First - formerly known as the Community Council for Herefordshire and Worcestershire - has joined the Trust to
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Memorial tops £12,000
SARAH's gift of sight to thousands of children in Romania is still going strong, thanks to the generosity of Wyre Forest folk. This week a 15-tonne cargo of eye equipment, toys, clothing, foods and toiletries, is being shipped to abandoned children in
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Wait lists down - but no figures
WAITING lists in Wyre Forest are down compared to last year, it has been claimed. But the figures will not be available until next year because of the county health shake-up, says Worcester-shire Health Authority. The authority said the district trend
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Pauline's second stint as chairman of CHC
THE new chairman of Kidderminster and District Community Health Council has called on the Government to compromise over its plans to abolish CHCs. Pauline Davis, back in the CHC chair, launches the updated leaflet for the elderly. Pauline Davis, who served
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BUSHLEY Correspondent: Ms M Wilkes Tel: Tewkesbury 293435
IT is with unbelievable sadness that we report the untimely death of Mrs Gaynor Pittman. Although she was born in Longdon and lived there most of her life, she was undoubtedly part of Bushley. She was married to Norman for almost 53 years and supported
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haRtpury Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273
HARTPURY Girls' Friendly Society members have crammed quite a variety of things into their meetings over the past weeks such as learning a short drama - The Alternative Lord's Prayer - which they used in church. They also paid a visit to Maisemore pantomime
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LONGDON Correspondent: Mrs Eileen Moss. Tel: 01684 833256
LONGDON Church-women's Fellowship had an extremely interesting and informative talk by Mr K J O'Dwyer, FRCS (Orth) at their April meeting. Mr O'Dwyer had kindly come to support the work of the Wishbone Trust, formed in 1991 to support research into orthopaedics
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
LAST Sunday, the United Benefice service as held at St Mary's Church, Guarlford, and was conducted by the vicar, the Rev David Nichol. The choir, led by Margaret Tarr, sang the anthem Come ye faithful, by R S Thatcher, and led the singing of The Gloria
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273
FIFTY four members of Staunton, Hartpury & District Over-60s Club enjoyed lunch out at Hazelfields and names have been taken of those wishing to go on the next trip which the club manage to subsidise. On June 11 the club will be attending a memorial
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Stamps' penalty woe
SCOTT Stamps could have been Kidderminster Harriers' goal hero at the weekend - but the reality proved very different. The left-back had been chosen to take a penalty in the supposedly unlikely event they would ever be awarded one this season. Yet after
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All that jazz at town festival
CHELTENHAM is gearing up for its swingiest weekend of the year as the town's big jazz festival kicks off. Launched yesterday (Wednesday), the sixth international event got off to a cracking start with the appearance of Bill Wyman & the Rhythm Kings
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A real feast for opera lovers
CHIPPING Norton Town Hall will be the venue for the inaugural gala evening of a new opera company called Opera Festa. The group was formed by professional artists from the top British opera houses and is based in West Oxfordshire. The evening, on May
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Cellist Clare in a chamber concert
THE acoustics of an historic church will add to the atmosphere when cellist Clare O'Connell plays in the area on Saturday. Clare is teaming up with James Lisney for the chamber concert at Charlton Church. Together they will be performing music for cello
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Hall of fame for solo flight Byrd
YOU might think Roger McGuinn would balk at the idea of more travelling, as he prepares for his forthcoming UK tour. After all, he spent the best part of last year criss-crossing the United States to record with some of folk's living legends like Joan
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A super squash season
STOURPORT Squash Club have completed the best season in their history. The men's first team were crowned Worcestershire County League champions after winning the First Division. And they picked up the Worcestershire County Cup after beating Barnt Green
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Scandal and exile ends the glittering career of an earl
MEMBERS of the Worcestershire nobility were very much in the news in Berrow's Journal this week exactly a century ago. Over at Malvern, plans were being made for special celebrations to mark the homecoming of the 7th Earl Beauchamp of Madresfield Court
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Big town opener
TENNIS: Stourport Tennis Club men began their Herefordshire and Worcestershire League programme with the C team's resounding 6-0 win at Pershore. They were relegated last summer but new captain Nick Mantle brought the winter side up and hopes to do the
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Lively Lakes
GOLF: The ladies foursomes at Little Lakes Golf Club on Sunday were won by Judith Davis and Alison Grove with Ann Heaton and Shelah Salsby second. Diane Whitehouse and Pam Kay came third.
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Onto the river
WATER SPORTS: Wyre Forest Canoe Club start their summer river sessions tomorrow at 6.45pm. Bewdley Canoe Centre is the venue and more details are available from Pam on 01562 740846.
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Any race will do
ATHLETICS: Robin Sedman-Smith sprang a surprise on Sunday by winning an event he had not intended to compete in. When the Kidderminster Club runner arrived at Sutton Park, Birmingham, hoping to take part in the Lung Run 10k, the race had already started
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A summer success
SWIMMING: YOUNGSTERS from Wyre Forest won the Mercian Summer League first round at Wombourne on Saturday. The swimmers, aged from 10 upwards, achieved 17 first places out of 50 races, 12 seconds and 10 thirds, recording many personal best times. Final
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Humphries' hour
GOLF: Arthur Humphries won the First Division Seniors Stableford at Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club with 35 points, playing off a handicap of 11. Frank Perry, off a 26 handicap, won the Second Division with 34. Men's Stableford First Division: James Carpenter
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Feeling sorry for unspoken victims
BLEAK future for dumped dogs were the headlines. What an intolerable situation for NCDL at Wickhamford, who provide such love and hope for unwanted animals in their care, for them to possibly have to reverse their policy of putting down healthy animals
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The night we had a ball for town charity
Having attended the Evesham Mayor's Charity Ball recently at Evesham public hall I must say how much we enjoyed it. It was a real pleasure to attend a "formal" function that seemed to have a real party theme. It was certainly very entertaining and great
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Concrete and cars are burying our quality of life
THE realisation by market traders that the council had once again failed to shackle the KTC1 developers, shows how risky it is to trust in the KTC1 vision. What is the point of an expensive covered market with no rent control built in? What also is the
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Repairing the roads should be a priority
What has gone wrong with the planning for repairing roads in Evesham. A previous letter writer to The Evesham Journal complained of the dangerous state of the Four Pools Road by the High School. The planners have had the chance to repair it whilst the
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Man facing crown court
A MAN charged with breaking into his neighbour's home is to be tried before a crown court judge, magistrates ruled at Kidderminster. Ian Titley, 25, of Lane End Walk, Stourport, was remanded in custody. He is charged with burglary and theft.
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Less of a service
WITH all due respect to Carol Warren's opinion, expressed in last week's Shuttle, is it any wonder that Health Concern view the changes in local health services negatively? I have read the recently circulated leaflet on the new Ambulatory Care Centre
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15-year-old took car
COMPUTER equipment worth more than £3,000 was stolen when raiders broke into Saville Garage at Mustow Green, a Kidderminster youth court heard. A 15-year-old Black Country boy admitted burglary at the garage, taking a car and driving it dangerously. He
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'Complete disgrace' to Evesham
My daughter and I had an enlightening experience visiting the main post office in Evesham for the first time, to tax my car and to collect a provisional licence form. Having queued for 10 minutes, we finally got to the beginning of the queuing apparatus
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Spin cannot conceal fact
STOURPORT county councillor and leader of the Labour group on Worcestershire County Council, Carol Warren, should consider what effect she and others have had on the welfare of her constituents. Does she really believe that the downgrading of Kidderminster
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Over-protection
I FEEL I must defend myself over the letter from Jane Nott (Shuttle, April 19) and others of like-minded opinion, against the accusation that I know nothing of farming methods etc. Before I came to live in this area I worked in a company which bought
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Going, going, gone...
I WAS horrified to see the article about the closing of Coopers Lane public lavatory (Shuttle, April 19). Some 12 years ago, my doctor put me on drugs plus diuretics, and this gave me a different outlook on life. By lunchtime the drugs had worn off, and
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Put a stop to this hazard
DO our councillors or council officials ever walk anywhere? If so may I suggest they leave their cars in Kidderminster's Baldwin Road and take the footpath along the Birmingham Road to Hurcott Lane. Among the scrub, mud and litter, they will find bent
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Forgiving but not condoning
HOW good it was to read the balanced letter from Stephen Wilcox in last week's Shuttle, regarding the controversy, so sadly divisive, in St John's Church, Kidderminster. Its content avoided "personality bashing" or "side taking" but pointed to the real
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Fine Ferndale
TOP team Ferndale Youth beat main rivals Perdiswell Braves 5-2 in Stourport and District Boys League U-13 section. Brett James scored two goals for Ferndale with Daniel Mayson, Lee Valentine and Michael Cope adding one each. At the same level, Bewdley
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Matter of fact
I would have to agree with county councillor Barbara Watton's comment that residents should know the facts about our councils and not be misinformed by letter writers, especially at election time (Postbag, April 6). A perfect example of this misinformation
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Murren boost
Jane Murren scored as Kidderminster Harriers Ladies continued their bid for the West Midland Premier League title with a hard-earned 1-0 victory at Atherstone.
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'It's common sense'
I FEEL that I must respond to the reply by county councillor Jeremy Webb to my letter of April 6. Yes, you can sometimes win and no, I don't know better, I just consider everything and listen to what a lot of other people have to say. Regarding the Link
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Empty gesture?
I SEE that the town council would like the empty shops in Malvern to reopen. The increase in rates brought about by their excessive spending has reduced the purchasing power of the local community and put up the cost of running a business. They appear
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Decisions awaited
MAY I thank all the electors of Malvern who voted for the Malvern Town Action Group motion at the town poll on May 1. Thanks too to all those who worked hard to deliver leaflets and for all the encouragement we have had over the past weeks. We believe
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Help our children
AS a local resident and campaigner for the NSPCC, I am writing to tell you about the children's manifesto. Produced by the NSPCC, Barnardos and Child Poverty Action Group, this document sets out a blueprint for Government on children's issues. In the
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Manifesto attacked
WITH an election due, the Liberal Democrats are scrabbling around for people who will believe their nonsense. Having written off people over 50, now young voters are their targets. They launched their patronising "youth manifesto". No mention is made
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Battlefield visits
I AM the local contact for the War Research Society, run mainly by retired and serving police officers and ex-servicemen as a charitable hobby. It was founded many years ago and supports a number of charities including the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
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Egg-cellent support
ON behalf of the Malvern Motorcycle Club I would like to say a big thank you to all the shops in Malvern, Malvern Link and Barnards Green and Ledbury for their kind donations of Easter Eggs which they gave so generously again this year. The eggs were
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Comment
MALVERN town councillors face a difficult decision when they meet to discuss their reaction to this week's referendum result. It is hard to see how they can go on in the face of such an overwhelming setback. The council's reaction to the recent public
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Bichel's ton puts Worcs in top spot
AUSTRALIAN all-rounder Andy Bichel made his highest score in one-day cricket as Worcestershire took a huge step towards booking their place in the knock-out stages of the Benson and Hedges Cup. Bichel and Vikram Solanki rescued a Worcester side chasing
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Veteran Woods may win City call
WORCESTER City could be without striker Mark Shepherd as they step up their fight to finish third in the Dr Martens League Premier Division tonight. Shepherd is doubtful for the trip to Crawley Town (7.45) after picking up a groin strain in Saturday's
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A step closer to new hospital
PLANS for a new hospital in Malvern moved a step closer this week. Health officials are making the case for the development of a new Malvern Community Hospital and expanded services at the Seaford Court site in Malvern Link. Worcestershire Community and
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Potential England stars on show at Sixways
WORCESTER Rugby Club's Sixways ground will play host to hundreds of potential stars of the future at the annual Junior Tens Tournament this weekend. Clubs from across England and Wales will compete in four age groups - under 14, under 15, under 16 and
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No human disease
FEARS that people in Wyre Forest had contracted a human form of foot and mouth were quashed this week. The Shuttle/Times and News had been told three people in Chaddesley Corbett, the centre of the district outbreak, were being tested for the disease.
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Outbreak disrupts mother's funeral
A RARE breed sheep farmer who lives at the centre of Wyre Forest's foot and mouth outbreak was unable to bury her mother at a local church due to the disease. It is the latest twist in a "nightmare" situation for Leonora Parsons, who has been breeding
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3/5/01 - Newport to play in league
FORMER Worcester-shire and England paceman Phil Newport is to play for Kidder-minster this season. The 38-year-old, who retired from first-class cricket in 1999, will turn out for the Birmingham League club in the second half of the summer after his teaching
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Rich rides to the rescue
YOUNGSTERS at Kidderminster's Blakebrook School are riding high thanks to the efforts of a kind-hearted bike shop employee who repaired more than 20 bicycles and scooters - for free. Rich Skidmore tries out one of the bikes he repaired for Blakebrook
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Tributes after death of former policeman
A MAN who served in Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley for 23 years as a police sergeant has died at the age of 55 following a heart attack. Barrie March, who moved to Kidderminster in 1977, was a Police Federation representative for 12 years, and gave
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Schoolgirl chats with ex-president
TEN-year-old student Iskra Lawrence had trouble keeping her feet on the ground after she met former US president Bill Clinton at Heathrow Airport. Wyre Forest Swimming Club member Iskra Lawrence, 10, with souvenirs of her meeting last month with former
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Police appeal for witnesses to crash
POLICE are hunting a driver who fled after his stolen vehicle was involved in a crash with two other cars. The man, who may be in need of medical attention, ran away from the scene of the collision on the A448 Kidderminster to Bromsgrove road. The black
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From the archives
100 years ago May 4, 1901 Drakes Broughton: George Yates, a labourer of Drakes Broughton, was summoned for discharging stones from a catapult at Broughton on April 6. He pleaded guilty. PC Smith said on the date mentioned he was on duty on Wadborough
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£1m boost for town
BEWDLEY is set to share in a £43 million Government cash injection aimed at boosting rural communities and surrounding villages. The town will receive up to £1 million under the second phase of the nationwide £100 million market town regeneration programme
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Lay-off to pay bill
A BEWDLEY businessman whose gallery and framing firms have been badly hit by flooding chaos is facing having to lay off at least one member of his small staff. Wyre Forest District Council last week obtained a court order forcing Mark Leadbetter to pay
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Town look to improve
MALVERN Town have two consecutive Banks's Brewery League Premier Division home games this weekend, when Shawbury (3pm) visit the Langland Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) and Ettingshall HT (3pm) make a third attempt to conclude a visit to Malvern. Shawbury
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Tale of love is a little lacking
CAPTAIN Corelli's Mandolin, Louis de Bernieres's best-selling novel, has caused the English middle classes to descend on the idyllic Greek island of Cephalonia in their droves. And the much-awaited film of the book is likely to have even more packing
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Safety and childhood
CHIPPING Norton Theatre will be staging a new work by Ann Coburn called Safe. The play seeks to answer the question 'dare I let my children out alone?' and explores the themes of safety and childhood. The performance is for one night only next Tuesday
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Sam makes his main stage debut
RSC associate director Steven Pimlott's production of Hamlet is the first production in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre this season. The play, which sees Samuel West making his main stage debut in the title role, opens this week and runs until October.
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Maurice has an impressive track-record in public service
WHEN he left Broadway School at the age of 14 back in 1937, Maurice Andrews was told by his headmaster Archibald Bridgeman: "I can see you will serve on many committees." But even Mr Bridgeman could not have foreseen the extent of Maurice's service to
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Sign of the times
NEW hi-tech signs to help put the brakes on speeding motorists have been installed on Fish Hill near Broadway. The signs - one powered by solar power and the other by battery - have been erected on the A44 Fish Hill by Worcestershire County Council to
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Broadway
SHEAR HOUSE WEDNESDAY COFFEE CLUB: After coffee and biscuits were served Elsie advised that £30 had been made on the bring and buy proceeds going in to club funds. One member was celebrating a very special birthday, 90 years, Mrs Winnie Chester on behalf
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Out and about
Fascinating rhythm SONG and dance and some pretty fine music are on the bill for anyone dropping in to Evesham Arts Centre this weekend. Fascinating Rhythm are giving two entertaining concerts, on Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 7.30pm. Swedish sextet
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'Cool idea' is put in the can
A 'COOL' idea to save lives in Wyre Forest has been officially launched this week. The Green Code project - exclusively revealed by the Shuttle/Times and News in March - allows emergency services answering blue light calls the quickest route to vital
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Under par Town lose grip on Senior Urn
STUDLEY BKL wrestled hold of the Worcestershire Senior Urn from Malvern Town, following a bruising encounter at St George's Lane on Monday night. MALVERN TOWN 0, STUDLEY BKL 2 In a game that had little of the flair of last season's epic against Stourport
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Two wins for Town U16s
ALTHOUGH rarely troubled by Kinver in this Stourport Under 16's League game Town had difficulty increasing their lead after Tom Shepherd put them in front after four minutes. MALVERN TOWN 2, KINVER COLTS 0 Lee Hooper, Dale Humphreys, Alex Smith and Mike
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Bidford-on-Avon
GARDENING SOCIETY: The April meeting was held in a warm hall, despite cold wet weather outside. The chairman welcomed members and said how successful the outing to Oxford Botanical Gardens had been. The competition, 'A Bowl of Heathers', was won by Mrs
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Bretforton
PARISH COUNCIL: Open Forum: Three residents attended. Coun G B Jelfs chaired the meeting in the absence of the chairman. County Council Report: Brief report given by coun Mitchell in coun Bean's absence. Permission had been refused on the application
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Eckington
BRIDGE CLUB: On St George's Day, the AGM was held in the village hall. The eagerness of members to begin playing meant that the chairman Chris Mallinson dealt with the agenda in a swift, efficient manner. Approval of minutes of the 2000 AGM, reports and
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Wellesbourne
FLOWER CLUB: Twenty six members enjoyed an excellent flower arranging demonstration given by trainee demonstrator Chris Goldsmith, entitled 'Escape', at the club's April meeting. Designs included an 'Escape to Italy', 'A Stately Home', 'A floral hat for
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Wyre Piddle
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: Archaeological Dig: The chairman welcomed Malcolm Atkin, from Worcestershire Archaeological Services, who gave an interesting talk and slide show relating to the bypass site which will soon be subject to excavation prior to construction
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Schemes open
DESPITE the foot and mouth disease outbreak, the countryside stewardship and environmentally sensitive areas schemes remain open. To give farmers more time to prepare applications, the closing date for applications under the ESA scheme has been moved
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Villa Park tickets
Non-league fans may be interested in tickets for the FA Trophy final at Villa Park, Birmingham. Forest Green Rovers take on Canvey Island from 12 noon on Sunday, May 13. The ticket hotline is 01453 839360.
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Boss in £2m cash wrangle
THE parent company of a Kidderminster firm which closed last year has revealed it is to claim more than £2 million from its former boss. About 100 employees at Folkes Forge, Stourport Road, lost their jobs when the plant closed last September. The Folkes
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KIDDERMINSTER, MINSTER LADIES
On May 2 Jenny Vanderhook was due to give a talk and show slides on an Alpine Adventure. There will be a plant sale. Times and pick-up points for the coach trip to Wells will be given by the social secretary. New members are always welcome at meetings
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KIDDERMINSTER AND STOURBRIDGE CAGE BIRD SOCIETY
Frank Pye, an international panel judge, gave a talk on border canaries at the recent meeting, telling of the pitfalls during the breeding season, such as hens laying only two eggs, or hens which stop feeding their young. With regard to "sweating hens
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KIDDERMINSTER, FRANCHE LADIES
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, when the guest for the evening will be Mrs Trowe, who will be demonstrating her flower arranging skills. Visitors will be welcome at Franche Village Hall, Wolverley Road at 8pm. For information call Mrs Matthews
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KIDDERMINSTER OSTEOPOROSIS GROUP
The speaker on Friday, May 11 at the Post Graduate Centre, Kidderminster Hospital, will be from the Community Health council. The talk, starting at 7.30pm, will be on the CHC's role and duties. New members, carers and anyone interested in osteoporosis
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STOURPORT WRVS DARBY AND JOAN CLUB
At a recent meeting, Ellis Oakes showed photographs of local history, and of Darby and Joan meetings since the club's beginning in 1950. A "bring and buy" was held to help club funds. Clive Hughes organised a quiz. On April 9 an Easter Bonnet parade was
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STOURPORT, ARELEY KINGS WIVES
A talk on The History of the Gipsies was given by Geoff Neal at the April meeting. He played typical Romany music, and told of the gipsy chapel which once existed on Hartlebury Common. The next meeting will comprise a visit to the Swan Theatre, Worcester
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WYRE FOREST BUSINESS CLUB
Members have been invited to join Dudley Business Club for an event on Tuesday, May 15 The next monthly meeting at the Jarvis Heath Hotel, Bewdley, will be a networking event on Wednesday, June 13. The club's annual business showcase will give members
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WORCESTERSHIRE WIs
A Summer Evening of Music with "ballads, songs and snatches", will be performed by baritone Ralph Meanley at Hartlebury Castle on Friday, June 29. Featuring songs by Gilbert and Sullivan, the concert will begin at 7.30pm. Booking forms have been forwarded
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WYRE FOREST, BRITISH SUGARCRAFT GUILD
The Wyre Forest branch will be holding a joint meeting with Wychavon and Bromsgrove at Stourport Community Centre, Memorial Park, Lickhill Road, on Thursday, May 10, at 7.30pm. Loetitia Stone, past president, will travel up from Plymouth to give a demonstration
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Twit!
IN response to his letter published on April 23, let me assure young George Cowley that when I recently used the term "twits", no one could have been farther from my mind than he. In my vocabulary, the term "twit" applies to someone with an air of superiority
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
Simplicity by Hugo Castanheira. May 5-27. The Librarian, Droitwich Spa Library, Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa, Worcs (01905 773292 or 779970). Lindsay Seers - For The Dead Travel Fast. Until May 5. Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate Street
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Modern life is rubbish
I HAVE discovered a new way to while away my leisure hours - take my rubbish to the newly-refurbished waste disposal site in Stourport-on-Severn. There, I can sit for hours in a long, slowly-moving queue of cars. I can observe the local populace becoming
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Classical and easy listening - a guide to what's on near you
Centre Stage Series featuring Sakari Oramo. May 4. 1.10pm. CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham (0121 780 3333). City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. May 5. 7pm. Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham (0121 780 3333). Philharmonia Orchestra. May
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Propaganda about police recruitment
REGARDING the report in the Evening News (April 23) about police recruitment in West Mercia, what nonsense spoken by Labour MP Mike Foster to say that the increase in recruitment figures is due to the commitment of the Labour Government. What does he
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Stop interfering!
STRONG and successful governments follow the elementary rules of governing. They should not introduce laws that are unacceptable to the people and, in a multi-racial society, should not polarise different ethnic beliefs and lifestyles. The Labour government
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Poor paying more for less social provision
I NOTE that George Cowley is not yet an old age pensioner. I am not saying that his views will change when he becomes one but mine certainly did. Nevertheless, he makes a valid point, when in his list of priorities he mentioned health. I would argue that
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A step closer to new
PLANS for a new hospital in Malvern moved a step closer this week. Health officials are making the case for the development of a new Malvern Community Hospital and expanded services at the Seaford Court site in Malvern Link. Worcestershire Community and
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Builders of quality named
QUALITY construction work in the Malvern Hills area was rewarded this week by Malvern Hills District Council. The MHDC Built In Quality Award Scheme is for builders who achieve outstanding quality in their construction work, particularly relating to building
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92 per cent vote for councillors to resign
MORE than 3,000 Malvern residents voted for their entire town council to resign after five hours of polling on Tuesday night. The result leaves the Malvern Town Action Group claiming a landslide victory in the poll. But the mayor, Coun David Williams,
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'We give good value', say police
COLWALL parishioners aired their views at the village's Annual Parish Meeting on Monday (April 30). A minute's silence was held for Coun Henry Ellis and former clerk to the parish council, Martin Brent, who have died during past year. The main feature
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Dancers have a special date at the theatre
AN EVENING of song and dance is on offer for Gilbert & Sullivan fans in Worcestershire. Popular songs from The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado and The Gondoliers will performed as the Worcester Gilbert & Sullivan Society takes to the stage at
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Comedy festival on for nine days
A COMEDY extravaganza to take to the prestigious Edinburgh Festival is to be launched tomorrow - and promises to be a must for Worcestershire revellers. More than 40 events, including 30 stand-up comedians, are being crammed into a nine-day schedule for
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Chance to see more of the wife
NOT many couples can say they are able to live and work together, but for Timothy West it gives him a chance to see a bit more of his wife. The famous actor is married to one of Britain's most respected actresses, Prunella Scales, meaning work is never
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May Day magic casts its spell
APOLLO, Medusa and Pegasus were among the weird and wonderful creatures taking part in Malvern's May Day celebrations. Hundreds of people watched the procession of characters from myth and legend before enjoying a host of activities in Priory Park. The
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Clash of champions is season's tasty opener
A QUIRK of the fixture computer has thrown up an appetising encounter when the Cotswold Hills League season gets under way on Saturday. The league has secured sponsorship from Readers - England's premier cricket ball manufacturers and suppliers - and
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Ladies meet on Sunday
THERE is hope of re-establishing a women's cricket team in Evesham. Evesham Ladies played a full list of fixtures and was successful as the leading club in the area for around ten years until it folded in response to the demands of playing in the National
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Groups join force for stage spectacular
CLIFF Richard has endorsed a forthcoming production featuring dance, drama and song by a host of Kidderminster groups. Hopes and Dreams cast members Sarah Richards, Lydia Worsey, Linzi Walford and Dawn Tandy get ready for the show. Carpet Trades Operatic
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Stefan's double
STEFAN Lasota had a double success at Littleton's club finals night. In the best game of the night - the Ken Baker Open Singles - he beat his Loopers' team mate Anthony Lown 23-21, 19-21, 21-18. Evesham Cadets singles champion Martin Brown was his opponent
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Stuart the danger in field
EVESHAM Wheelers held their annual Open ten-mile Time Trial for the Gerry Aldrich Trophy last Saturday. A brisk wind proved troublesome on the new course based on the A46 dual carriageway at Salford Priors with many riders falling back some three minutes
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Annual fun run
INKBERROW'S 16th annual Fun Run will take place on Sunday, June 3 from 10am.. Starting and finishing on the Village Green, the six-mile route around Inkberrow's lanes is enjoyed by regular club runners who aim to beat Bernie Jones's long standing record
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Marathon money
ST RICHARD'S Hospice will be around £2,500 better off thanks to the efforts of Evesham doctor Julie Edwardes. The Riverside Surgery-based GP ran her first ever marathon in London, clocking a superb time of four hours, seven minutes and 17 seconds for
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Pinvin toppled by Oak
MES Discount Furniture League LEAGUE matches became the centre of attention for clubs last week after recent cup competitions which are now drawing to a conclusion. The biggest upset was the 8-1 defeat inflicted on second in the table RBL (Pinvin) by
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Griffs keep pressure on
Nuneaton Griffs kept the pressure on Studley with a 3-0 win at Blackheath Invensys last night (Wednesday). Griffs cut the gap on the leaders to one point after a comfortable win over mid-table opponents. But the Bees have the chance to restore their four
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25/4/01 - Washout!
Mopping up... Worcestershire CCC groundsman Roy McLaren has his work cut out trying to dry out the waterlogged New Road ground.
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Top 30 finish a booster
JEREMY Robinson finally got his putting technique together as he claimed a share of 27th place at last weekend's Algarve Open. The 35-year-old Evesham player picked up around £5,500 for his four days' work and left him in good spirits ahead of this week's
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Low way to hit the heights!
PLAYED in appalling conditions of strong wind and driving rain, the Rummer Cup, a mixed medal event at Broad-way, was won by Tony and Joan Gisbourne who recorded a net 75.5 having received 14.5 shots. Under the circumstances it was a fine score with the
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Farewell John
EXPERIENCED forward John Durnin will be the first player out of Kidderminster Harriers' summer revolving door. Durnin, 35, has been Harriers' top scorer in Division Three with nine goals but boss Jan Molby is believed to be looking at assembling a younger
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Farewell John
EXPERIENCED forward John Durnin will be the first player out of Kidderminster Harriers' summer revolving door. Durnin, 35, has been Harriers' top scorer in Division Three with nine goals but boss Jan Molby is believed to be looking at assembling a younger
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Five-a-side fun
Harriers' 32-team knockout five-a-side competition will be at Aggborough on Saturday, May 19, from 12.30pm. Spectators will again be admitted for free and there will be plenty of activities on offer. More details are available from Phil Smith on 01299
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Drug den shut down
POLICE and the community working together have closed down a drug den in Evesham. People living in the Common Road area were being disturbed day and night by young people using the Old Mill as a place to take all kinds of drugs. Now, after members of
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Famous Scot makes a flying visit
EVESHAM station returned to the golden age of steam on Saturday with a visit from the legendary Flying Scotsman locomotive. A crowd of townspeople turned out for a glimpse of the famous engine which once covered the route between King's Cross London and
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4 May 2001
Benson & Hedges v. Somerset (home)
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Fitness award for Jenny
AN Evesham woman has overcome mobility problems to win a fitness award. Jenny Prior, aged 51, of Montfort Street, who works at Evesham Community Hospital and attends the One-on-One fitness centre three times a week, won £250 and a year's membership for
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The secret of success
BUDDING teenage tycoons at a Vale school have shown their heads for business by carrying off a prize in a competition for in-school companies. The Prince Henry's High School Educ8 team beat off the challenge of five other Evesham and Pershore schools
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Young entrepreneurs really mean business
YOUNG business people in the Vale and Cotswolds have been recognised as being among the best in the Midlands and South West. A Winchcombe-based glassware designer made it into the top three of the South West's Shell-sponsored LiveWIRE companies, while
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Boaters warned to stay away
BOATERS messing about on the river this Bank Holiday weekend are being warned to stay away from farmland. Worcestershire county councillor Adrian Hardman is urging holidaymakers not to moor next to or walk on agricultural land adjoining rivers in Bredon
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We are winning the battle - Blair
PRIME Minister Tony Blair today announced the worst of the foot-and-mouth outbreak is over -- paving the way for a June 7 General Election. Speaking at his first Press conference on the issue, he said: "It is clear we are winning the battle against foot
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Athletic at home
MALVERN Athletic's Midland Combination Division Two fixture at Lichfield Enots was postponed last Saturday. Tomorrow (Saturday) Athletic have the first of two Bank Holiday home games when they entertain Cadbury at Victoria Park (2.45pm) and then on Monday
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Derby for Radar
NO fixtures last weekend for Malvern Radar who now have two home games coming up. Tomorrow (Saturday) they entertain local rivals Malvern Rangers at Lower Howsell Playing Fields, Radar players to meet at 2.15pm . The Sunday side are at home to Archdales
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Fourth final
THREE defeats in previous finals haven't diminished the confidence of the Littleton players as they bid for Baylis Cup glory next Wednesday evening. The current Worcester League Premier Division leaders, managed by Andy Robbins, haven't lost a league
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New players required
NEW manager Mike Grogan is looking to recruit young players aged 15-17 in a bid to re-create past success in the Midland Floodlit Youth League at Pershore Town next season. Grogan possesses vast experience at junior level and recalls with pride his time
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Junior round-up
Norton Rgrs U-13 3, Welland 2 A DRAW against closest rivals Newtown Sports in their final Mercian Elgar League on May 16 will guarantee Norton the title. Rangers are unbeaten in 2001 and they maintained their impressive sequence with a narrow win over
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Final woe for Workies as Annis nets winner
EVESHAM WMC Reserves failed in their bid to become the first reserve team to lift the Tewkesbury Sports Knockout Cup. The Workies started the stronger in front of a crowd of around 300 but it was Upton Snodsbury who took the lead shortly before half time
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Champions chase more silverware in final tilts
STRATFORD Alliance champions Shipston Excelsior could land a quartet of knockout trophies to go with their title silverware. The London Roaders won the George Dutton Cup last Satur-day and they now face a possible trio of finals next week. Shipston have
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Chris cracks clincher
Pershore Tn 2, Handrahan Timbers 1 A GOAL two minutes from time settled Saturday's dull affair as both sides play out the Midland Combination Premier Division season. Amazingly, third-placed Town have just two league games left to play while Alvechurch
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Two off as "Bish" go down
Bishampton Utd 0, Malvern Rangers 3 LACKING several players away at a wedding in Scotland, Bishamp-ton wound up their home games with a much changed line-up. Malvern, with a strong wind at their backs, failed to make inroads during the early stages of
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Town's leisure boom
WHITBREAD has announced it intends to pour nearly £10m into a Worcestershire town and create 140 jobs. The former brewing giant is now a major leisure company, and is poised to create a complex in Bromsgrove, featuring a leisure centre, hotel and restaurant
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Planning
PLANNING applications for Bidford lodged with Stratford District Council include: Unit 34, Bidavon Industrial Estate, Waterloo Road, light industrial, warehousing, workshop and ancillary office unit, for Bidavon Industrial Estate Ltd. 2, Trafalgar Court
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Stedman races to British junior title
LEIGH athlete Jonathan Stedman has bounced back from an injury hit winter to win the British Junior (U21) Duathlon championships on Sunday. The 18-year-old Chase sixth former surprised himself with this success as his training has been hampered by a niggling
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Regatta set to excite
DUBBED "The Henley of the Midlands", Evesham Rowing Club stages its annual Regatta and Sprint Regatta events on Saturday and Sunday when more than 500 crews will do battle on the River Avon. Entries have been received from as far afield as Plymouth, Huntingdon
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Local clubs play host to court spectacular
THIS weekend 14 clubs in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are taking part in Play Tennis 2001 - Britain's biggest ever tennis campaign. This huge promotion - organised by The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) takes place on Saturday and Sunday and is brings
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3/5/01 - Sateki keeps top billing at Worcester
AS the curtain tumbled down on Worcester's season on Saturday, everybody began to look down the cast list to wonder just who would be starring in the next Sixways production. Rugby's theatre of dreams has once again played out the highs and lows and we
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Candidates are 'insult to councillors'
A VETERAN Labour councillor has blasted his Health Concern counterparts for "cannibalising" their own supporters. Councillor John Wardle said the rival party's selection of candidates for next month's county council elections was nave and an insult to
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High Sheriff pleads for understanding of problems
FARMERS in financial or emotional distress have been urged to pick up the telephone. "If anyone is desperate, for any reason, the message is swallow your pride and phone someone," said Andrew Perrins, the new High Sheriff of Herefordshire and Worcestershire
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Cull petition handed to PM
A PETITION raised by a Longdon woman opposing the livestock cull was presented to 10 Downing Street on Wednesday (May 2). Anne Mietke collected 5,700 signatures calling for an end to the slaughter of healthy animals and the use of a vaccine. She met West
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England cap to bowl for town
EX-ENGLAND man Phil Newport is one of Kidderminster Cricket Club's new captures - but fans must wait to get a glimpse of the pace bowler. Newport is to play the second half of the season when he finishes teaching for the summer in Worcester. But the Kidderminster
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Toilet trouble
A MALVERN pensioner has been forced to use public toilets for the past month due to a blocked drain at his home. Frank Dutton, aged 75, of Goodwood Road, has been nipping up to his local Safeway store to use its loos. "Once a day for the past month I've
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Shame of violent teen duo
TWO teenage girls stopped to pose for photographs in between violent attacks on a school caretaker. Victim Michael Lloyd had a thumb bent back, and his injuries were so severe he is still off work and cannot drive. One of the 14-year-olds also launched
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Roman remains found at pit site
THE remains of a Roman farmstead have been unearthed by contractors digging pits to bury thousands of animal carcases. Jewellery, coins and pottery from the 4th Century have been recovered from Throckmorton airfield. A sweep of the site, carried out before
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Dinner beating ends in 12-month jail term
A DRUNKEN man attacked his partner in a rage after his meal was not ready when he returned from the pub. Timothy Gough had drunk 15 pints before he lashed out at mum-of-four Susan Hardiman, punching her numerous times on her head and body. Terrified Miss
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Wild West brawl
A PUB resembled a Wild West saloon after a pool-room brawl broke out between a party of tourists and another group of people, a court heard. Cues, chairs, ashtrays and glasses were hurled across the room at the inn after the violence erupted last Christmas
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Bike incident case driver fined £500
A WORCESTER motorist who drove into a cyclist on a narrow country road near Pershore has been convicted of careless driving and fined £500. Neil Gummery was also ordered to pay £100 court costs and had five points endorsed on his driving licence. Victim
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And finally... Stars set to shine for school
TV presenter and Celebrity Big Brother contestant Anthea Turner will compere a gala evening next week to support the fund-raising of an Evesham school. Actor Darren Day has also agreed to take part in the event for Prince Henry's High School, which aims
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Traffic snag on burner appeal?
A "CLERICAL error" could scupper the fight against the Kidderminster incinerator, campaigners have been warned. Kidderminster Civic Society vice-chairman Chas Townley has discovered minutes of the crunch Worcestershire County Council planning meeting
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Garden tribute to priest
A GARDEN tribute to a popular parish priest is set to open its gates to the public next month. Four-year-old Hilary Foord dressed as an Elizabethan page in the herb garden at Harvington Hall. A herb garden has been planted in the grounds of Harvington
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FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
SATURDAY, MAY 5 BANKS'S BREWERY LEAGUE Premier Division: Malvern Town v Shawbury United (3pm). Division One South: Bewdley Town v Malvern Town Reserves (3pm). BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY, MAY 7 BANKS'S BREWERY LEAGUE Malvern Town v Ettingshall HT (3pm). SATURDAY
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Father's anguish at verdict
THE father of a "sunshine girl" who died in a road crash after her fiance lost control of his car has spoken of his family's grief after he was cleared of dangerous driving. David Barnard's bride-to-be Sarah Hampton, 20, of Titton, was killed when his
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Merger may be on cards for WHA by 2004
HEALTH chiefs have said it is "business as usual" after revelations Worcestershire Health Authority may cease to exist by 2004. Health Secretary Alan Milburn has announced the number of health authorities will be reduced from 99 to 30. Several health
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MP sets out new health blueprint
LABOUR Peer and television doctor Robert Winston will meet district GPs tomorrow to discuss a new health plan for Wyre Forest. Lord Winston will endorse a vision of future healthcare drawn up by Wyre Forest MP David Lock. Mr Lock has called on everyone
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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
A CHEESE & wine social evening will be held at Callow End Village Hall on Friday, May 18 at 7pm, in aid of the Powick & Callow End Branch of the Royal British Legion. All are welcome.
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
A RESPECTABLE Funeral by Jimmie Chinn and Between Mouthfuls by Alan Ayckbourn interspersed with supper was the latest production from the Colwall Players. Those taking part were Angela Meredith, Trish Hockett, Judy Roberson, Leslie Smith, Sue Jago, Bert
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Alex set for that sinking feeling
MAY Day! May Day! Intrepid Shuttle/Times and News reporter Alex Day is getting that sinking feeling as he steels himself for a sponsored abseil later this month. Alex, 20, ended up with more than just another story after he spoke to organisers of the
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FORTHAMPTON Correspondent: Gill Warner Tel: 01684 292395
THE prize winners at the village hall fortnightly whist drive were: Gill Warner, Nancy Devereux, Brenda Errington, Phyllis Priday, Joan Spragg, Barbara Rowlands, Joyce Rusling, Derrick Crook, Rena Harley, Eric Willis, Peter Bullock, Pat Gisby, Malcolm
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Jobs to go as heating firm shuts
UP to 40 jobs at a radiator manufacturing firm are set to go following the announcement Rettig Heating is to close its Hartlebury plant next year. The firm, which has been at the Hartlebury Trading Estate for more than 11 years, is to relocate operations
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PENDOCK Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
THE Easter quiz at Pendock CE School was a great success and the winner proved most knowledgeable about chocolate, sweets and cakes. The grand total of £131 was raised and will be put towards the extension fund. Just a reminder that the Grand Jumble Sale
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Youngsters with designs on grime
CREATIVE schoolchildren have conjured up a mascot and slogan to spearhead the Shuttle/Times and News campaign to make grime a thing of the past in Wyre Forest. Our initiative with Wyre Forest District Council is due to be launched this month and hundreds
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Jury out in armed raid trial
A JURY was due to be sent out yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) to consider verdicts in the case of two teenagers accused of plotting to rob a Bewdley sub-post office. Worcester Crown Court has heard how a 16-year-old masked gunman targeted the Hop Pole
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Carpet firm hit by waste fines
A TOP Kidderminster carpet company has been fined £2,500 for waste offences. Victoria Carpets, of Worcester Road, was fined by Kidderminster magistrates over recyling packaging waste. The court heard the company had failed to take reasonable steps to
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Country and Western night
WORCESTER Operatic and Dramatic Society will be going stateside when it presents its version of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The show has a strong country and western flavour and will include line dancing on the stage before the performance and
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Pub told to instal CCTV
A PUB has been ordered to instal CCTV cameras after it was refused permission to cut admittance numbers to avoid introducing increased security. The Cavalier, Tennyson Way, Kidderminster, faces a bill of up to £10,000 for cameras, or cancelling regular
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Playing to success
FOUR young musicians from Prince Henry's High School, Evesham, played their way to The Wychavon Young Musician of 2001 title at the town's Arts Centre. The four - Sarah Archer, aged 16, Hannah Davies, 15, Jenny Wood, 13, and David Stupple, 18 - are the
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3/5/01 - Durnin released by Harriers
STRIKER John Durnin has been released by Kidderminster Harriers. The 35-year-old former Oxford and Portsmouth player scored nine goals in 31 appearances for Harriers. Manager Jan Molby said: "John was always going to be a short term option for the club
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One step from greatest moral test
FROM the start today, we'll admit that we have no firm answer to the question posed by the suggested return of Ronnie Biggs to Britain. If reports are correct, after 35 years on the run, the frail Great Train Robber has sent an e-mail to Scotland Yard
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What's On
THURSDAY: Brierley Hill: The Shed - True Brit. Robin R'n'B - Simon 'Honey Boy' Hickling & The DT's. Birmingham: Ronnie Scott's - Tom Martin. FRIDAY: Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Monster. Birmingham: Ronnie Scott's - Arab Strap. Wolverhampton: Wulfrun
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Todd wins place
SWIMMING: Todd Cooper is continuing to create a splash after achieving another goal by qualifying for the Junior European Swimming Championships. The Kidderminster 17-year-old, who is on a swimming scholarship at Scotland's University of Stirling, made
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Fined for falling asleep in charge of a horse and trap
BEFORE the City Magistrates Court in 1901 was William Hughes, a butcher of The Shambles, Worcester who, reported the Journal, had pleaded guilty to being asleep in charge of a horse and trap at Spetchley, and was fined 7/6d plus costs. 6 Half-a-century
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A tour boost
SNOOKER: KIDDERMINSTER regular Ian Hurdman has qualified for the main professional snooker circuit next season. In the four-event challenge tour, Hurdman, who practices at Pockets Snooker Club, finished ninth from 433 entrants. He reached the quarter-finals
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Invite for pool hopefuls
POOL is clearly thriving in the Kidderminster area as the town's ladies dominate the county scene. Worcestershire's women's squad may play in Shrub Hill, Worcester, but around 10 of them live in Wyre Forest. Half of those players are in the Red Man-based
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Slater's show
ATHLETICS: Amazing Feet's marathon men were out in force again last Sunday as they joined over 1,500 runners in the 20th Shakespeare Marathon & Half at Stratford-upon-Avon. Wayne Slater recorded a time of 4 hours 42 seconds, followed by Les Jones
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Grove to return overseas
MOTOR SPORT: NO sooner has Karl Grove returned from a California world training camp, the professional motocross racer has made plans to return. His recent trip back to England after a six-month stay in the USA has proved fruitless as the foot and mouth
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Future of home is secured
THE future of a Stourport nursing home which was in jeopardy because the company operating it is to close has been secured. The 21 elderly residents at Lickhill Manor Nursing Home, Lower Lickhill Road, will be staying on after a new buyer takes over the
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Ambitious Amy tackles elders
JUDO: Amy Darch decimated the opposition at the Redditch Open as a squad of four Samurai players clocked up a total of seven medals at the event. Twelve year-old Darch started in her own weight group, under 50kg, and with her usual blend of all-out attacking
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Town says 'bonjour' to garden partners
DOZENS of Stourport people had a "bloomin" good time after joining visitors from their twin town for a garden re-opening. Jean Dupuis and Stourport mayor Reg Knott cut the ribbon to open the new-look Villeneuve-le-Roi Gardens. Stourport mayor Reg Knott
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Rare cup victory
TRIVIA: The Bird-in-Hand won their first trophy after 11 years, claiming the Wyre Forest Trivia Cup. After being beaten in the final once before, quiz fans at the pub erased that memory with a 57-48 success over Rising Sun B. They took an early lead and
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Village group makes history
THE day the village midwife delivered a baby on a bale of straw is one of the memories of rural life recorded in a new book out this month. A total of 12 members of the Thursday Ladies Group, based in Abberley, have told their stories to amateur historian
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Promotion wrecked
HOCKEY: STOURPORT Ladies' dreams of playing Midland Conference League hockey next season were cruelly dashed at Woodrush High School, Wythall, on Saturday. After fighting back against Bournville to draw 1-1 at full-time in their play-off, they lost their
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Happy Harris
ATHLETICS: Stourport Athletic Club's Nicola Harris won three events in the Senior Ladies section of the first Midland Women's Track League. Harris took the 400 metres hurdles, the 200m, 400m and high jump B event. Her fine display helped the team to second
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Portugal final on cards
GOLF: THE sporting trip of a lifetime beckons for local golfers, if they can come through the next stage of Europe's biggest pro-am competition, the Lombard Trophy. Amateur David Perkins took his first step towards a luxury five-day trip to San Lorenzo
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Poor turn-out for trophy
SAILING: Trimpley Sailing Club's annual J B Smith Trophy for GP14 dinghies was poorly attended with only four boats on the water. However, it proved to be one of the most exciting races seen with Carl Jeffs and crew Hannah Tissiman beating Phil Quarry
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Cup controversy
CHESS: Kidderminster Knights' 3.5-0.5 victory at St James, Longbridge, in round two of the Worcester and District League Knock-out Cup was surrounded by controversy. Captain John Wrench selected Paul Thomas on board four but he had already played for
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Pollard pops in
Evesham and District AA THE association's presentation evening will take place at the Servicemen's Club on Friday, May 11 from 8pm. The guest speaker will be England international Mark Pollard, who features regularly in Match Fishing magazine and is a
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2/5/01 - Bichel's ton puts Worcs in top spot
AUSTRALIAN all-rounder Andy Bichel made his highest score in one-day cricket as Worcestershire took a huge step towards booking their place in the knock-out stages of the Benson and Hedges Cup. Bichel and Vikram Solanki rescued a Worcester side chasing
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Not all members are fans of the big move
I would like to point out that all Pershore Sports Club members do not share the desire for the club to move to an alternative site, which could have been interpreted from Peter Corbishley's letter. In fact, at the recent EGM, the vote was unanimous to
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Thanks for treatment
ON visiting Bourton-on-the-Water recently my wife unfortunately tripped over an unlit sleeping policeman, road calming hump, (call it what you like), in a car park hitting her face, causing her glasses to cut a laceration on her cheek. On arriving at
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Police campaign to warn drivers
A NEW campaign aimed at cutting vehicle crime in town centre car parks is being launched next week. Kidderminster police will be visiting sites in the centre to raise awareness of ways in which the public can protect themselves and their vehicles. In
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Fan of music makes a plea to the Vale
I'M Diane, 26 and very proud of Evesham. It's a pretty town. I simply adore it. It's in a beautiful setting. It's got many shops, cafes and restaurants and there's lots to see and do. It's a tranquil and peaceful place too! Evesham is situated in the
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Putting a real value on food production
SAD that it is, this, what the farmers are going through now could be a blessing in disguise. For too many years a vast majority of the public has been all too ready to grind the farmer into the ground - for too long the farmer has been under valued.
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Kate takes the crown
A STUDLEY teenager has been chosen as this year's Astwood Bank carnival queen. Kate Bewley will be officially crowned at a 1940s night at Ridgeway Middle School, Evesham Road, on May 18. The 17 year old was selected by a small panel of judges, who are
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English in firing line
DAVID Lock in his column (Shuttle, April 26) says "racism" is wrong. It absolutely is. As an Englishman, I feel discriminated against. Why is it OK for Greg Dyke (who gave £50,000 to the Labour Party and then became politically impartial head of the BBC
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Woman jailed for club attack
A KIDDERMINSTER mother who badly cut a nightclub doorman's thumb in a glass attack has been jailed for 21 months. Drunken Rachel Pooler lunged at Peter Whittingham when he was ejecting her for bullying another customer. Pooler, 21, of Grasmere Close,
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Wreckers on a spree
I FEEL I have to write to state my distaste at the way cars are being abandoned anywhere in Kidderminster, including by Worcester Road island, and wrecked. Abandoned - at Bewdley Hill. Also they are now being abandoned on Stourport Road, one of which
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Working together
THE recent debate concerning Stourport's future seems to have revived the old tensions between residents and the tourist trade. As both a resident and a member of that trade, I feel it is vital that we develop a working partnership between the two, as
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End of the road for us
ON the evening of Wednesday, April 18, yobs broke into our little car which was parked on Dog Lane car park in Bewdley. Frustrated, no doubt by alarms and wheel lock, they released the handbrake and pushed the car down the slope towards the river, where
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Valuable point bid
TWO lowly sides face Midland Alliance title-chasers Stourport Swifts in the next few days but their players have been warned against complacency. Sandwell visit Walshes Meadow tonight (7.45pm) before Swifts head on the road to another struggler, Pelsall
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Williams on mark at Silligrove
BEWDLEY angler Craig Williams caught 14 rainbow trout, including specimens at 8lb and 6lb, mainly on pheasant-tail nymphs, at Silligrove Fishery. Another angler caught 12 on buzzers and one landed 11 which included an 8.5lb rainbow, taken with a viva.
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Goal machine Booth is firing Swifts onwards
LEADING scorer Lee Booth is giving Stourport Swifts every chance of catching Barwell and Rushall in the Midland Alliance championship chase. The striker just cannot stop scoring and another two goals in a 3-0 home win over Boldmere on Saturday kept them
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Mares' fine volley puts Bewdley back on track
A SUPERB Steve Mares volley 10 minutes from time put Bewdley back into winning ways when they took the honours 2-1 in a Banks's Brewery Division One South fixture at Bustleholme. The hosts went ahead after 25 minute when keeper Adrian Hipkins misjudged
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Chaddesley complete superb run in league
CHADDESLEY Corbett completed their Banks's Brewery Division One South programme in style by beating Hereford-based Hinton 5-1. Chaddesley took a while to settle, having been delayed and only arriving 20 minutes before kick-off. However, once they got
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Silverware for battling Bewdley pub
WAGGON and Horses won the Worcestershire FA Sunday Minor Cup final with a 6-2 victory over Harriers Arms. Wilden Village moved up a place to ninth in the Sunday Division Two table with a 6-1 win over Queens Head Wolverley. The two bottom teams in Saturday
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'Have dog owners no shame?'
THE reopening of part of the hills on Saturday should be a matter of rejoicing; however by Sunday morning that unique product, the Malvern dog owner, had already allowed the deposit of innumerable piles of excrement to accumulate almost wherever one trod
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Parking concern
MY immediate thought on reading of the plan to put 44 homes on the MHDC treasurer's site was, where are they going to put all the cars? And if the existing car park is to be included, where is everyone else going to park? The end of Victoria Road is already
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Ryan still at top
Ryan's Wanderers stay top of Kidderminster Six-a-side Soccer Leagues at Stourport High School, following 4-2 and 4-3 wins over Peacock and Mistermen. New team FC Magic were too good for Division Two opponents Demons, running out 9-2 winners. Division
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Holly hammer
Ferndale Girls U-14s gave an outstanding display in their last home game, beating Bromsgrove Bells 18-0. Defender Alison Thorpe opened the scoring with player-of-the-match Holly Penwarden adding eight goals. Penwarden beat the record for the most goals
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Notice boards plea
WHEN I asked my customers if they knew of the Malvern May Day Festival, I was not surprised to find that virtually no-one knew of the event as it was barely publicised. I feel it would be a good idea to fit Malvern town centre with notice boards. Perhaps
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Facilities an insult
MAY I congratulate you on your balanced article about the provision of temporary toilets at the new hospital site (Ledbury Reporter, April 27). In my opinion the temporary toilets, described as contractors toilets, are an insult to able-bodied people
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Starring role for Joshua
Joshua Dale, aged 12, has been selected to play a prominent role in The Prisoner's Dilemma. He impressed at tough auditions and will appear in every other show between July and October. The play was written by David Edgar and is directed by Michael Attenbor-ough
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KCs show potential
NEW coach Ross Baxter had a battle against injuries for Kidderminster Carolians' adventure into Midlands West Three (North). With home and away games introduced, it was a chance for more action on the fine Marlpool Lane surface and a clash with a new
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Title booked at Cleobury
A LARGE crowd watched Silhillians clinch the Midlands Four West (South) championship at Cleobury Mortimer with a 36-9 win. The solid support and importance of the game appeared to unnerve the usually resilient Cleobury who fell behind quickly. As early
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Plate for KCs
Kidderminster Carolians won their final game of the season to capture the North Midland Plate, beating Bromsgrove 17-13. KCs took the lead when William Hill went over from a short penalty but Bromsgrove soon equalised with a penalty goal. The KCs' lead
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Durnin released by Harriers
STRIKER John Durnin has been released by Kidderminster Harriers. The 35-year-old former Oxford and Portsmouth player scored nine goals in 31 appearances for Harriers. Manager Jan Molby said: "John was always going to be a short term option for the club
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Victory vital for Rovers survival
IT'S win or bust for Bromsgrove Rovers when they entertain Atherstone United in the Dr Martens League Western Division tonight (7.45). Rovers must win their last two matches -- they are at home to Bilston Town on Saturday -- to stand any chance of avoiding
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Talk of reviving town carnival
MALVERN'S carnival could be revived following a successful May Day procession this year. Thousands of people turned out to watch the myths and legends parade pass along Church Street on Saturday, prompting talk of organising a carnival for next year.
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Council protest shifts its focus to by-elections
PROTESTERS against spending plans by Malvern Town Council say there will be no let up in pressure on councillors. On Tuesday, more than 3,000 Malvern voters called on town councillors to resign and seek a mandate for their spending plans by standing for
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Newport to play in league
FORMER Worcester-shire and England paceman Phil Newport is to play for Kidder-minster this season. The 38-year-old, who retired from first-class cricket in 1999, will turn out for the Birmingham League club in the second half of the summer after his teaching
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Football club's biggest signing
MALVERN Town Football Club is on the verge of signing a contract with a residential property developer for its Langland stadium. The club has been looking into selling its ground and moving to a new site with a bigger seating capacity. It wants to meet
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Trialists star for Seconds
TWO trialists stole the limelight as Worcester-shire opened their Second XI programme in style against Derbyshire at Heanor. James Schofield hit 87 and Steve Moore 59 as the County closed the first day on 390-8. They were backed up by a maiden half-century
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A real sense of Wellbeing
WHEN conditions are in his favour, Wellbeing will be a force to be reckoned with over a mile and a half in Britain this year, and he can improve his already-impressive wins-to-runs ratio by taking the Sagitta Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket tomorrow.
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Farmers reveal bankruptcy fears
FARMERS in Wyre Forest are hoping their fears over the foot and mouth crisis will be passed on to the Government after a Tory agriculture spokesman visited Kidderminster. Trimpley farmer Mike Halford (centre) meets Conservative agriculture spokesman Malcolm
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Woman in crash horror
A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital with chest injuries after a car crash in Great Witley. The woman was travelling in a Renault Clio which collided with a Ford Mondeo on the A451 near Witley Court yesterday at 8am. The road was shut in both directions
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3/5/01 - Trialists star for Seconds
TWO trialists stole the limelight as Worcester-shire opened their Second XI programme in style against Derbyshire at Heanor. James Schofield hit 87 and Steve Moore 59 as the County closed the first day on 390-8. They were backed up by a maiden half-century
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3/5/01 - Somerset next for County
WORCESTERSHIRE can virtually book their place in the semi-finals of the Benson and Hedges Cup if they beat Somerset at New Road tomorrow (10.45 am). Following victories over Northamptonshire and Glamorgan, a third success could be enough to take Graeme
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Mayor is king of catwalk
NIGEL Knowles was a picture of style and sophistication as he temporarily transformed himself into king of the catwalk for good causes. The Kidderminster mayor was among the models showing off clothes from Kidderminster's Littlewoods store in a special
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Pennies on road to pounds for charity
YOUNGSTERS are hoping they can save pennies and the pounds will look after themselves in a charity fund-raising project. Thousands of pennies will be laid on the netball court at Stourport High School tomorrow and Saturday to raise vital funds for the
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Views sought on car park plans
RESIDENTS living near Kidderminster Harriers football ground are being asked for their views on plans to upgrade and light a car park. Wyre Forest District Council wants to attract more shoppers to the site in Stadium Close by improving security and making
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Time to watch for laminitis
Allowing horses and ponies unrestricted access to improved pastures at this time is putting them at high risk of developing laminitis since all the experts now agree that soluble carbohydrate or starch is the main culprit and that it is the total weight
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Village full of high-fliers
COOKLEY residents will be taking to the skies on May Day with a mass flight of home-made kites. Cookley School pupils get ready for the May Day kite parade, from left, Roni Lacey, Rebecca Elvins, Daniel Garnish and Jonathon Harrison. Monday's Kites over
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3/5/01 - Victory vital for Rovers survival
IT'S win or bust for Bromsgrove Rovers when they entertain Atherstone United in the Dr Martens League Western Division tonight (7.45). Rovers must win their last two matches -- they are at home to Bilston Town on Saturday -- to stand any chance of avoiding
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Bus scheme has choice of passes
A WYRE Forest District Council scheme for cheaper bus travel offers pensioners a choice of two passes. The new scheme entitles pensioners to a choice of either a free pass which entitles the user to half-price travel, or the existing system - a £5 pass
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Inquest told of man's death fall
AN elderly man with poor eyesight toppled down stairs to his death, an inquest heard. Kenneth Sandall, 85, was found at his Kidderminster home on Sunday, April 15. Pathologist Dr Lesley Smallman said cause of death was due to a fractured neck and head
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Slimming way to charity cash
A KIDDERMINSTER technician has taken to the treadmill in a bid to swap stones for pounds in aid of Cancer Research. Paul Johnson, of Kidderminster, who is aiming to lose more than three stones down the gym in aid of Cancer Research. Paul Johnson, 35,
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Fit way to say pants to poverty
A FITNESS group has put the fun into fund-raising, boosting charity coffers by nearly £6,000. Fitness fund-raisers, from left, Nicky Potter, Diane Ricci and Clare Shepherd. DR Fitness, based at Holy Innocents Community Hall, Kidderminster, said "pants
