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Need for new idea injection
CAPTAIN Mark Mansell is optimistic for the future of Kidderminster Cricket Club - but he sees a need for new blood at Chester Road. The Birmingham and District Premier League side are primarily looking to survive at the traditionally competitive level
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Dream week with the ball for Richard
RICHARD Thompson had a brilliant week playing for Victoria Cricket Club. Thompson took 7-63 on Saturday to steer his team to a 41-run Worcestershire League Division Three victory over local rivals Stourport. And he claimed 6-7 the previous Wednesday to
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Cookley book final place with last-gasp cup win
COOKLEY B beat West Hagley by just one run to gain a place in the Stainweld Cricket League Wednesday Senior Cup final. The villagers will meet Wolverley Social who enjoyed an eight-run victory over Bewdley C. Cookley were on the losing side in a Premier
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Miracle girl
A CRITICALLY-injured schoolgirl has astounded doctors who feared she would be left a vegetable after an horrific accident. Stefanie Mace is feeding and dressing herself and has even managed a visit to the gym at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The 13-
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Three hours to put out fire
INVESTIGATIONS were under way today after firefighters were called to a blaze involving 33 tons of rubbish including two caravans and a number of tyres. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus battled with 20ft flames and dense black smoke after being
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Call for 'graffiti walls' in the city
WALLS in Worcester could be designated to give youngsters the chance to expand their artistic talents through graffiti, without defacing the city. Councillor Derek Prodger has called for youths to contact him to see whether special areas could be developed
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MP calls for a clear directive
TORY MP Peter Luff today accused the Government of creating "confusion" over foot-and-mouth control. He said Ministers should not put pressure on county councils to re-open footpaths while farmers were still being asked to continue disease control measures
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Face to face with the third dimension
Three-dimensional wild animals sculpted by budding Worcester artists have been put on public display after five months of painstaking work. Colourful jungle heads and birds of paradise hats made by Perryfields Day Centre, Unity House and Stanley Road
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Museum shows off Elgar work
DEVOTEES of Sir Edward Elgar's music have a chance to see a copy of the original score for his concert overture Cockaigne (In London Town) which was first premiered 100 years ago. The piece makes up part of a centenary display focusing on this particular
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On song to aid the less fortunate
YOUNGSTERS in a city amateur dramatic society have come to the aid of disabled, sick and traumatised children. Members of Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society's Youth Section have decided to adopt the local branch of MusicSpace Trust as their charity
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Flying docs grounded
LIFE-saving medical service Wyre Forest Flying Doctors is to fold after 20 years on the road. District doctor Barrie Davies is stopping the vital service which has rushed out to more than 3,000 accidents since 1981. Dr Barrie Davies calling a halt to
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Bogus leaflet warning
PARENTS are being warned to be on the lookout for bogus drug information claiming to be from the police, currently circulating in Wyre Forest. The leaflet on LSD and drug-laced tattoos is not a police document or issued by any other organisation involved
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'No' to town's third Big Mac
CAMPAIGNERS have been victorious in their battle against a third McDonalds restaurant in Kidderminster after councillors ignored expert advice to throw out the plans. Members of Wyre Forest District Council's planning (development control) committee voted
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Trees shock for walker
CONTROVERSIAL flood defence work along a canal near Kidderminster town centre has been blasted by a walker. Hundreds of trees along one side of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal between Wolverley Court and the Lime Kiln bridge, near Sainsbury's
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'Tonight Richard we're going to be. .'
HE wrote and starred in The Rocky Horror Show, he presented a television show that spawned a pub video game and he's coming back to Cheltenham. Yes, it's Richard O'Brien, who will be appearing at the Everyman Theatre on June 26 to present A Night of Stars
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Strangler in town
FORMER Stranglers frontman and 'bad boy' of rock Hugh Cornwell will be demonstrating just what he's musically made of in Worcester shortly. Having just produced the critically acclaimed CD Hi-Fi, the singer songwriter behind the hits like Peaches, Strange
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Group launched to help shape future
CONCERNED residents have joined forces to have their say on the future of Droitwich Spa. Action for Droitwich is a campaign group with around 20 supporters and the first meeting is set for tonight. Its first crusade is to get a large supermarket and petrol
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Raising standards and raising hopes
THE crucial issue facing the new Labour Government is that it must - this time - deliver on its promises. Education and health will be under the microscope in the next four or five years to see if Labour will, at last, be able to turn around the public
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What's On
THURSDAY: Birmingham: Ronnie Scott's - Laura Cantrell. Wolverhampton: Little Civic - Lost Prophets. Robin R'n'B2 - Hugh Cornwell. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - The Phil Hilborne Band. Lichfield: Rugby Club - Walsall Jazz Orchestra. FRIDAY: Birmingham:
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Forest athletes on their marks
RUNNING: Athletes will be vying for a coveted Wyre Forest title on Sunday after organisers rallied against the foot and mouth crisis. The annual Wyre Forest marathon had to be cancelled due to the outbreak - but a half-marathon has taken its place. With
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Porter's plight
TRAMPOLINING: Dominic Porter is bouncing his way towards the sport's highest levels at the age of nine. The Midland and county schools U-11s champion has picked up his grade three level, one before the national stage. Porter, a pupil at The Knoll School
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Big cash boost from Cleobury fundraiser
VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury Mortimer Volleyball Club raised more than £2,000 for Shrewsbury Hospital's neo-natal ward with a fun tournament and 24-hour volley-thon. They decided to raise money to support the ward which helped Leah Brookes, daughter of club coach
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Bomb scare at caravan site
ARMY bomb disposal experts were called to a Stourport caravan park after an unexploded Second World War hand grenade was discovered by a builder. Handyman Ernest Watkins was digging at Winnall Caravan Park, Lincomb Lane, when he came across the American
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Champions crown for talented Forest juniors
SWIMMING: Wyre Forest Swimming Club A team were Division One champions in the final round of the Nuneaton Junior Swimming League. They achieved 13 first places, nine seconds and 11 thirds out of 43 races in the junior galas for nine to 12-year-olds. The
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Carnival in royal search
A SEARCH for royalty is underway as preparations for this year's Stourport Carnival continue. The hunt is on once again to trace past kings and queens of Stourport carnivals and find seven missing title holders. Publicity officer Pete Roberts said: "Last
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Seven golds for district athletes
ATHLETICS: Wyre Forest athletes won seven gold medals at the County Schools Track and Field Championships at Nunnery Wood, Worcester. They also picked up five silvers and eight bronzes, while 10 qualified to represent their county in the Mason Trophy
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No stopping Darch march
JUDO: Dynamite Amy Darch was on the gold medal trail again at the Surrey Judo Open at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London. The Samurai Judo Club junior totally devastated her weight category, winning every contest by maximum point throws without
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A surprise for champions
HOCKEY: High-scoring Stourport sprang a surprise in the Mercian Summer League Premier Division with a narrow 8-6 win over last season's title holders Stone. Stourport are now seventh in the table after winning two of their three matches and scoring 12
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Shaw nears series win
CYCLING: James Shaw is in a great position to win the U-23 National Series following his Championship victory the previous weekend. The 19-year-old Bristol University student finished third in number three of the five-race series in Scotland. Shaw, of
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Running results
ATHLETICS: Amazing Feet Running Club's Richard Baker and Lindsay Pulley took to the streets for Aldridge's 10th 10km road race. Baker finished in 48 minutes 27 seconds and Pulley took 52-30 in the West Midlands race. Club-mates Gordon Sims and Martin
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21/6/01 - Winning start for county
WORCESTERSHIRE made a good start to the season at Moseley Golf Club. The Worcestershire First Team County Golfers secured a 10-5 victory over Shropshire and Herefordshire. Two of the morning foursomes matches were close, finishing on the 18th, but Worcestershire
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21/6/01 - Round and round and round and ....
MOST golfers can play 36 holes in a day but spare a thought for Rory Woolridge, who will today complete five-and-a-half rounds in a golfathon. The 45-year-old from Kempsey is pushing himself to the limits to raise money for St Richard's Hospice. He is
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Shaun takes captain's day
GOLF: Mike Emson's Captain's Day match at Habberley Golf Club was won by Shaun Weatherstone, three nett ahead of Bruce Wright and Tony McKenzie. Full results: Weatherstone 75 gross 11 handicap 64 nett, Wright 91-24-67, McKenzie 76-9-67; longest drive:
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Varilone is victor
CHESS: Kidderminster captain Bill Pugh singled out John Varilone for special praise following the Rooks' 2.5-1.5 home victory over Droitwich in the Worcester and District League Cup final. Varilone returned to Kidderminster to take his place in the team
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Police hunt for church raiders
INTRUDERS broke into a Kidderminster church and scattered clothing over the floor before leaving empty-handed. The break-in happened at St Pius's Church, Canterbury Road, on Sunday, at about 8pm, when the raiders entered the church by unknown means. Clothes
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Jail for drugs dealer caught by detectives
TWO detectives posing as drug users took part in an undercover operation to track down pushers in Kidderminster, Worcester Crown Court was told. They were given the mobile telephone number of a supplier named Jeanette but when they tried to contact her
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Police warn on bird thefts
BIRD owners in Stourport have been warned to be on their guard following the latest in a series of thefts from aviaries. Thieves forced the lock on a garden aviary in Bullus Road between Thursday and Friday morning and stole two pairs of bullfinches and
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Door of van torn off
A THIEF broke the door off an MEB Landrover outside a house and stole tools from inside it. The incident, witnessed by a nine-year-old boy, happened at around 5.45pm in Bradley Thursfield Court in Kidderminster on Monday. The man drove away in a blue
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Broke in to market
RAIDERS broke into the former cattle market in Kidderminster through a skylight before breaking into offices and escaping with credit cards. Thieves removed doors from their hinges to enter the offices, at the Comberton Hill premises, where they stole
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Facing ram raid charges
A CHARGE of ram-raiding in Kidderminster town centre is to go to crown court for trial, magistrates decided. They refused a defence application for the case to be kept in their court. Andrew Addleton, 22, of Jubilee Drive, and Martin Reece, 25, of Walter
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Black country show was excellent
I WOULD like to say a big thank you to everyone involved in organising the Black Country Evening Show. The group Giggetty was excellent and Ken Wood, ventriloquist was the best I've ever seen. Perhaps the Arts Centre could put on more variety shows instead
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Man's jaw broken in attack
TWO 18-year-old men from Kidderminster have been arrested following an assault on a man and his girlfriend in the town centre which left him with a broken jaw. The 22-year-old was walking along Worcester Street, at 11.30pm on Saturday, June 2, when he
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Man arrested after fire destroys home
A MAN has been arrested after a fire reaching temperatures of more than 1,000C swept through a Stourport luxury home, destroying the building. The 49-year-old man, who was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of committing arson, was interviewed and released
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Raid gang netted £30,000, court told
ARMED robbers used the same technique when targeting three Spar stores in and around the West Midlands, it was alleged at Worcester Crown Court. The raiders waited until staff unlocked the rear doors of the shops in Tenbury Wells, Kinver and Dudley before
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Surely it's a signpost of the village times
AN article in your newspaper dated June 14 states that Wychavon District Council have ordered a small business managing director to remove an A board, whatever that may be, from the grass verge near a Broadway roundabout. Although I agree with this action
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Lament for small office
MY husband and I had to pay a necessary visit to Evesham General Post Office. First we had to find the counter, business done - then we had to find our way out. I am disgusted with Wychavon District council who seem to not consider the needs of the people
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Ban and fine
An 18-month driving ban and a fine of £200 with £50 costs were imposed by Kidderminster magistrates on David Simms, 37, of Chapel Hill, Kidderminster, after he admitted driving with a blood alcohol reading of 155, against the limit of 80.
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Response from the 'old fogies' brigade
IN response to Mr Mike Parker of Grange Cottage, Sedgeberrow, comments regarding our War Memorial in Bidford-on-Avon. I would like to reply on behalf of the 'old fogies' that he affectionately calls the Ex Servicemen that fought so that he could run them
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Army of volunteers in battle of rock
FOLLOWING your recent correspondence regarding volunteers I would like to add my own little story about the Cotswold wardens. I recently offered them a large piece of Cotswold stone from my garden to be used for repairing one of the many broken stiles
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Make a beeline for an interesting hobby
As Chairman of the North Cotswold Branch of the Gloucestershire Beekeepers' Association I would like to thank you for the headline item in you 14th June issue of the Cotswold Journal, about the "FreeBees" scheme that we hope to run this year. May I emphasise
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Assault charge in court
A charge of assault causing bodily harm at the Mirage nightclub in January has been sent by Kidderminster magistrates for trial at crown court. Vincent Walmsley, 35, of Dowles Road, Kidderminster, is accused of punching Mary Mason in the face.
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Unfounded fear
I READ of the fears expressed by the residents of Wood Street-Park Street area of Kidderminster over the planning application for a McDonald's restaurant. The same fears were expressed by some residents down here at Hoobrook but they turned out to be
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Labour now has a mountain to climb
NOW that Dr Richard Taylor has been elected MP for Wyre Forest, the question is - what is the future for party politics in Wyre Forest? Until 1997, our area was a traditional Tory territory and with less blinkered policies and a strong candidate they
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Helpline on health matters
MAY I remind the people of Wyre Forest, South Shropshire and Worcestershire, that Health Concern and the Kidderminster Hospital campaigners operate a helpline. The purpose of the line is to enable people to obtain advice and guidance if they have experienced
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Moorlands magic from Foster
PAUL Foster recorded a massive 111lb 2oz catch on Meadow Pool at Moorlands Farm to win the Wednesday event. Wednesday, Meadow Pool: Foster 111-2 (peg 53), Bob Jones 73-1, G Cockrane 69-10. Thursday Cost Cutter, Meadow: Jones 74-15 (55), L Richards 71-
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Pre-season close
SPRINGVALE Rovers will start training at Cleobury Mortimer on Wednesday, July 4. Anyone interested in playing next season is asked to attend at 7.30pm and see Mark Downes. The club also wants pre-season friendlies so any teams who would like to set up
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Tigers need a manager
A FOOTBALL club are searching for a new manager to take charge. St John's Tigers U-15s think there could be a management-minded player retiring from the game who could be just right for them. Former boss Mick Phillpotts cannot commit himself to every
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Residents are hot on the grime trail
TIME is running out for Wyre Forest people to sound off about the litter and grime hotspots blighting their area. The "Grime Line", being run by Wyre Forest District Council as part of the joint "Grime's a Crime" campaign with the Shuttle/Times &
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Cleobury celebrate ten years of rugby
THERE should be a season-long party atmosphere at Cleobury Mortimer Rugby Club as they celebrate their 10th anniversary. Cleobury have a string of events to mark the achievement and will also play in yet another different league, moving to Midlands Four
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Liptrot ends Foster defiance
WORCESTERSHIRE paceman Chris Liptrot finally dismissed James Foster for 103 when their three-day first class friendly against Durham UCCE resumed at New Road today. The England 'A' wicketkeeper, who is on Essex's books, notched 18 fours off 289 balls
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Sixways return for 16
SIXTEEN players from last year's squad will be returning to Sixways next season to boost Worcester's challenge for Premiership status. Props Neil Lyman, Tony Windo and Andy Collins, hookers Andrew Lamerton and Chris Hall, locks Dan Zaltzman and Dave Sims
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David defies the rain to take award
OPENING batsman, David Mitchell, struck a brilliant 133 to win the Evening News/ Duncan Fearnley Cricket Sales Ltd. Cricketer of the Week award. The 34-year-old helped Victoria & Blakeley Hall defeat second-placed Stourport by 41 runs in Worcestershire
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Dominies duo celebrate England call
TWO talented Worcester schoolgirls have been selected to play for the England under 15 cricket team. Holly Penwarden and Sophie Le Marchand will line up against their Scotland counterparts on August 19. The Scots are using the match at Bradfield College
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Fulham open up at Old Trafford
NEW boys Fulham face a daunting trip to Old Trafford to face champions Manchester United on the first day of the new FA Barclaycard Premiership season. The Cottagers will be hoping to avenge their FA Cup defeat of last season when the two sides meet on
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New MP issues 'talk to me' call to health workers
WYRE Forest's new MP Dr Richard Taylor has started his mission to expose "the truth" about the downgrading of Kidderminster Hospital. Already buoyed by top consultants breaking their silence in support of restoring services to the hospital he has called
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Consultant at town hospital for 23 years
RICHARD Taylor, 66, was a consultant physician and rheumatologist at Kidderminster Hospital for 23 years. He attended the Leys School, Cambridge, coincidentally with trailblazing independent MP Martin Bell - before reading natural sciences at Clare College
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Stand and deliver, say beaten pair
RICHARD Taylor's crushed rivals have warned him the district will expect results following his landslide victory. Conservative Mark Simp-son said voters would expect progress within 12 months on the fight to restore services to Kidderminster Hospital.
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Now 'the man in the white coat'
DR Taylor has already been dubbed the man in the white coat as he carries the flame of independence from Martin Bell. Mr Bell, called the man in the white suit after his triumph as an independent against Tory sleaze at the last General Election, showed
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Reading about his win inside six hours
WYRE Forest's new MP Dr Richard Taylor was able to read about his stunning success at the polls within hours of his election thanks to the Shuttle/Times and News. We were first to bring readers a comprehensive round-up of interviews and pictures from
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Pledge from winners to back doctor's fight
RICHARD Taylor will have at least one ally when he steps into the daunting atmosphere of the House of Commons for the first time. New Conservative Leominster MP Bill Wiggin, whose constituency covers Rock, Ribbesford, Bliss Gate, Heightington, Callow
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Stable start to your career
A STABLE managers preparation course is being held t the BHS Rescue Centre, Oxhill, near Shipston on July 9 and 10. The course is designed for students preparing for the BHS Stable Manager's exam and will cover veterinary and practical aspects of stable
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What the papers say
"The hero of the election" - Private Eye editor Ian Hislop on satirical TV show Have I Got News for You. "If Tony Blair is serious about improving the NHS he should appoint as Health Secretary Dr Richard Taylor. "It would make a change to have a Government
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Video stars in training
RIDERS are being urged to improve their skills by starring in their own video. The British Horse Society has launched a new initiative to spur on riders who have spent the winter training their horse or themselves and have no competitions to assess their
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Fans net a football memento
FOOTBALL fanatics have the chance to grab a memento from their favourite club and help a children's charity on Sunday. An auction of gifts from all 92 Football League teams and England will take place at Stourport's Bridge Inn. Andrew Macdonald, Simon
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One of best turnouts in the country
THE returning officer for the General Election in Wyre Forest has paid tribute to staff who ensured the count ran smoothly under "intensive" circumstances. Wyre Forest District Council chief executive Walter Delin told the Shuttle/Times & News nine
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'Jumbo' cash boost
A HUGE coach which will take sick and disabled folk on a miracle trip stopped off in Kidderminster to boost funds for the adventure. Jumbulance driver Martin Fitzpatrick welcomes aboard Julian Davies with Wyre Forest Across volunteer Greg Kelly. Members
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Teeing off to a lifestyle swap
A COUPLE swapped their Button Oak home to sample life in Canada and they are to become television celebrities into the bargain. Retired teacher David and Pat Slade's exchange with Vancouver's Ted and Yvette Brocks is to be screened in the autumn on Channel
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Town tour for civic leaders
JOHN Stevens launched his year as Kidderminster mayor with a traditional Sunday parade through the town. He walked from the town hall to a service at St Mary's Church and back again, accompanied by new Wyre Forest MP Richard Taylor and Stourport and Bewdley
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Garden date at hall
AN historic Kidderminster house is throwing open its gardens to the public in aid of the National Gardens Scheme. Harvington Hall guide Billie O'Keefe gets the gardens at the Elizabethan manor house ready. The island and walled gardens at Harvington Hall
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Links forged to help others
NEW recruits are lining up to help a Kidderminster charity after workers there staged a town centre display. Staff from the Wyre Forest Volunteer Centre, Worcester Street, put up balloons and banners in the Rowland Hill Centre to tell shoppers more about
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Anglers bid to reel in cash for group
ANGLERS from Wyre Forest will be hoping for a large haul when they take part in a sponsored 24-hour fish in aid of a support group for people with brain injuries. A total of 30 people will be casting a line at Furnace Mill Fisheries, near Kinlet, on Thursday
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Drains cause flood misery
WAVES more than six feet high are being swept over the garden wall of a Bewdley home because nearby drains are unable to cope with rainwater, an angry resident has claimed. Alec Dudley, son of David Wilson, by the flooded road in Bewdley. David Wilson
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Top artist at town museum
The work of an award-winning artist will go on display at Bewdley Museum later this month. Large-scale oil paintings by Kidderminster's Colin Simmonds focusing on woodland themes which derive their inspiration from the landscape in Wyre Forest are being
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China cheer is set to help town charities
BEWDLEY folk may soon be able to have all their tea in china thanks to town mayor Carol Gittins. Although not many people will choose to drink from the intricately illustrated china mugs she has commissioned to raise money for her chosen charities. They
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Go-ahead for extra homes
A PLAN to increase the number of houses in a development off Habberley Road in Wribbenhall has been given the go-ahead despite objections from town leaders. Bewdley Town Council had recommended refusal for the bid to build 10 new houses and turn Warstone
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Rain ruins the day as fixtures fall by wayside
SATURDAY'S Cotswold Hills League programme was completely washed out as the heavy showers prevented even the remotest chance of play across the locality. And, it was a similar tale of woe across other leagues as frustrated players at most venues were
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Actors guaranteed to get it wrong
BRUSHING up on their lines are the members of the Phoenix Theatre group, who present a production in Badsey at the end of this month. Play On is a play within a play, which follows the progress (or lack of it) of an amateur drama group's production of
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Hall hope
TRUSTEES of Broadway's Lifford Memorial Hall hope to increase the width of vehicle access to the hall if a planning application gets the go-ahead. Wychavon District Council is being asked to consider proposals, which also include taking down a ry stone
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A magical celebration
A MAGICAL evening is promised in Broadway as the village holds its midsummer celebrations. The village green will come alive with a feast of music and magic in what is hoped will soon become an annual event. Music spanning the 1960s to 1990s comes from
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Artist's showcase
A SUMMER exhibition showcasing the work of artist Betty Bowman will be held at Great Rollright this weekend. Her pastels, oils, etchings and drawings will be on display at Sheen Cottage from tomorrow (Friday) to Sunday from 10am-5pm. The theme is nature
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Going to the zoo
COX'S Yard is set to be turned into a 'menagerie' by a new art exhibition. Oxford-based artists Jonathan Williams and Louise Allardyce will be displaying drawings, paintings, woven tapestries and illustrations at the Stratford gallery from tomorrow (Friday
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Merry-go-round at health party
A MALAISE has hit hospital campaign party Health Concern after the third district councillor in three months quit the group. Councillor David Gourley said he would be truly independent after his decision to leave the party whose members were elected on
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Hill & Moor
PARISH COUNCIL: Minutes of the annual general meeting held in Lower Moor Village Hall on June 5. The Chairman, Cllr J Marshall presided over the meeting. MatterS arising: Cllr Gordon reported that no progress had yet been made on the proposed Youth Forum
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Mickleton
WEDNESDAY CLUB: A really colourful afternoon was spent by 33 members in King Georges Hall on June 6 to hear a talk about the proud and ancient Order of the Garter, or to be more exact, The most Noble order of the Garter, which as every school child knows
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Sedgeberrow
BRITISH LEGION WOMENS SECTION: Held their June meeting in the Betteridge Room. After the business Barry Phipps was introduced who kindly stood in at very short notice as the Salvation Army were unable to come. Barry spoke on 'Aloe Vera' products, and
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Tractor logo makes mark
THE little red tractor stamp of approval - the first single logo to be used across all food types - has made its mark on shoppers after just one year, a survey for the NFU has found. The survey reveals that one in three people recognises the distinctive
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Robinson takes a share of the lead at Slaley Hall
JEREMY Robinson made a storming start at Slaley Hall today (Thursday) as he raced to the turn in just 32 shots to take an early lead at the Great North Open. However, the Evesham golfer's birdie blitz was followed by a brace of bogeys at the opening two
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Stedman and Locke hold key!
THOSE who had to endure the monsoon conditions in the morning were at a distinct disadvantage to those who enjoyed a relatively balmy afternoon at Broadway's Men's Invitation. Not surprisingly, the bulk of the good scores came from the post lunch pairings
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Theatre
Rose, Kidderminster - The Threepenny Opera Thursday and Friday. Crescent, Birmingham - A Month in the Country until Saturday. Alexandra, Birmingham - West Side Story until Saturday. Grand, Wolverhampton - Doctor Dolittle until June 30. Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
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Job fears at firm in buy-out
MORE than 200 jobs at a Kidderminster forge are under threat after the company, at the centre of a buy-out row last month, went into administration. United Engineering Forgings, which employs 1,595 people including 217 workers at Kidderminster, faces
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BLAKEDOWN WI
The recent beetle drive raised £78. A brass plaque will be placed below the millennium quilt, detailing its origin and purpose. Sheila Gordon gave a brief report on the intermediate meeting at Cardiff, and members were told of a "town walk" around Bewdley
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BROCKENCOTE WI
At the May meeting Chris Jordan read her report on the resolutions. In response to the resolution on provision of a school nursing service, members felt that the in-training of staff in hospitals and homes was of more worth. On the care of the elderly
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COOKLEY WI
The annual members' evening, featured a talk by Ann Crompton on Miniatures. Among the items she had brought along was a tiny doll's house, and a little crocheted angel Christmas decoration. The Denman College Bursary went to Jean Johnson. Jeanne Round
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KIDDERMINSTER, FRANCHE LADIES
The speaker for the evening on Wednesday will be Ken Whittaker, with a talk entitled Gardens of the Far East at 8pm at Franche Village Hall in Wolverley Road. New visitors are always welcome. For further details contact Mrs Matthews on 01562 66512.
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
There will be one ride from The Green this Sunday. The A ride will be taking part in The Shropshire Highland Challenge which starts from Ludlow at 9.30am. The B ride is a mystery route which starts at 9.30am from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital
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KIDDERMINSTER, PHOENIX CLUB
Kenneth Hughes gave an illustrated talk on Cadburys and Bournville, the village built by the company for its employees. Amenities provided on the complex include sports and social facilities, a swimming pool, green space and a Quaker meeting hall, the
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KIDDERMINSTER, FRANCHE WI
At the June meeting Barbara Austin gave a report on a visit to Denman College by herself and Dorothy Hadwell. Barbara's course was Herbs for Pleasure, and Dorothy's Miscellany of Dance. The speaker was Mike Cockerton, a volunteer at Kemp House. He talked
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'Bruised' boy in bully plea
A HEARTBROKEN mum has spoken out about her son's terms of torment at the hands of bullies at a Bromsgrove school after he told her he wanted to kill himself. Tara Cole took ten-year-old Martin out of Parkside Middle School, in Stourbridge Road, last Wednesday
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KIDDERMINSTER, HABBERLEY WI
Members enjoyed a trip to Burford Garden Centre, where a talk and "question-and-answer session" were followed by a meal. Pat Downton congratulated Sue Stone and all her helpers as once again Habberley won the cup for the co-operative class Springtime
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STOURPORT, WALSHES AND DISTRICT TG
At the June meeting Miss Lewis entertained with anecdotes and memories. The 34th birthday dinner has been arranged by Jean Jones for July 10 at the Chateau Impney. Norah Grinnall won the monthly competition. Lickhill Guild has invited members to a harvest
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Electoral reform is necessary
I DO not know whether N Taylor's support for fairer, more proportional voting system represents a long-standing principled conviction, or stems from a sudden realisation that such a system would give the UK Independence Party some chance of electoral
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WYRE FOREST RAMBLERS
There will be a six mile walk at the Malvern Hills on Sunday, meeting at Vale Road Car Park, Stourport, at 9.15am. On Wednesday there will be a walk and talk in the Wyre Forest. Members should meet at the Visitor Centre, Callow Hill at 7pm. Finally, the
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Votes prove we can stop the slide
I WOULD like to express my gratitude to all those who voted for the UK Independence Party, Mid-Worcestershire constituency. Many thanks for giving me your support at the recent General Election. Together, we doubled the vote taken at the 1997 election
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Tony's in the money
SO Tony Blair will now receive more than £3,000 a week to live on. That is over 66 times more than a young lady of 18 I know gets on a training scheme. And one in five children in Great Britain - not to mention the Third World - lives in poverty. GEORGE
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Police officers doing their best
I AM writing to comment on R Jones statement (You Say, June 7) that the police should stop running the police force as a profit-making business. This view is somewhat narrow and arrogant, for if this person did any in-depth research, he would find that
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Fun day at Lenches
THE Salmon and Trout Association is staging a "Fishing for Fun Day" at Lenches Trout Lakes next Evesham. Sunday's event takes place from 10am-5pm and will incorporate the Bruce and Walker Challenge when more than £600 of prizes will be up for grabs. Competitors
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Roman Catholic
I AM not a Roman Catholic, but in reply to George Cowley's letter (You Say, June 15) I would say that it is not pointless for Roman Catholics (or anyone else) to pray for any sick person. The Pope may be strengthened through the prayers to bear his Parkinson's
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Wyre Forest
THE Wyre Forest election result surprised me - especially as David Lock, the defeated MP who you would have though might have been bitter, said he would do all he could to help Mr Taylor settle in. What a gentleman. I hope he will be here to have a go
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Article that said it all...
THE Phillpott File (Tuesday, June 12) says it all far better than I could hope to convey. It is such a great pity that the apathetic British could not give up their precious TV or whatever, for a few minutes to go out to vote - if not for their future
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Malpractices
IS it not time the malpractices of journalism were checked? It appears newspaper editors and their owners can print whatever they desire. One poor quality tabloid bugged a room and encouraged one of its journalists to pose as a foreign dignity. It was
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Challenge the media machinery
PHILLPOTT always writes an excellent File, but last week (Tuesday, June 12) he excelled himself. There was not a word that could be argued against. I sincerely hope all your readers read and digested his article. May I quote what I regard as the most
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Voters did not want to talk about Europe
JOHN Phillpott is totally wrong when he says that Labour activists were gagged from talking about Europe when campaigning. I can categorically assure him that this was not the case. He is basing this accusation on the fact that no one entered into a debate
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Transatlantic trip is Dylan tribute
A BOB Dylan disciple from Kidderminster will be following in the footsteps of his hero when he crosses the Atlantic for a series of gigs this summer. Kidderminster College performing arts students Matt Powell is such a fan of Dylan he has named his two-piece
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BBC violinist set to give virtuoso treat
A LEADING light in the BBC Symphony Orchestra will be treating Kidderminster classical musical lovers to a virtuoso performance. Violinist Robert Bishop, originally from Stourbridge, is in the line-up for Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra's next concert
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WYNNE FREEMAN Ballroom dance teacher
BALLROOM dance teacher Wynne Freeman has rubbed shoulders with all the greats - Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, Black Sabbath, Marc Bolan. For during the 60s and early 70s, the Kidderminster dance school she ran with her late husband, Frank, also served
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Scunthorpe start for Harriers
21/6/01 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will kick-off their second season in Division Three with a home game against Scunthorpe United on Saturday, August 11. Jan Molby's men will take on the men from Lincolnshire for their first test before travelling to Darlington
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Study and play football
21/6/01 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are looking to the future by linking with Harry Cheshire High School through the club's community football academy from September. Sixteen to 18-year-olds can study at the school's sixth form alongside football training
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Big cup tie ahead
21/6/01 THE new Football League season may be two months off but Kidderminster Harriers chiefs can already see pound signs. Harriers have hopes of a big gate, television exposure and a giant-killing when they entertain Preston North End in the Worthington
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The art of restoration played by the book
IT follows that the books you most love to read are the ones which fall to pieces first. Like everything else, if it's in pristine condition it usually means it hasn't been used for the purpose it has been made - like sad toys at antique fairs which no
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Flying visit for a special gift
AIR Ambulance staff made a flying visit to Evesham last week to pick up a very special cheque. They dropped in at Simon de Montfort Middle School to pick up a £20,000 donation from headmaster Gerry Burgess. The money was raised by Vale people following
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Rain and flash floods hit town traders
FLASH floods brought chaos to a string of businesses in Evesham last Saturday. The downpour was a bitter blow to Gas Shop proprietor Sheila Pearse whose High Street business reopening was temporarily delayed while staff pumped water out. Former Scotland
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Pershore High falls in for the Marines
WHEN the going gets tough- the tough get going, to Pershore High School. The Royal Marines came to the school last Friday (June 15) to take part in a school initiative aimed at improving numeracy across a range of subjects. The Marines were among guests
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Roll of honours
VOLUNTARY work with the church, schools and probation service in Evesham for many years earned Mary Pinder the MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Mrs Pinder, aged 74, of Broadway Road, Evesham, said: "It was very unexpected. I would like to think it
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Travel scheme fears soothed
VALE residents already eligible for local authority travel concessions have been reassured they need not lose out on using the benefit before their authorisation documents are distributed through village outlets next month. Hampton resident Alan Holden
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Schools
INDEPENDENT ISIS (Independent Schools Information Service): Central Isis, Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Malvern College: College Road, Malvern. Head Mr H Carston (01684 892333). Malvern Girls' College: Avenue Road, Malvern: Head Philippa Leggate (01684 892288
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Purser's at full power
EVESHAM Wheelers club run was well supported last Sunday when 21 members took part in the two runs. The race training run, led by Dave Purser, took to the hilly Cotswolds through Winchcombe, climbing Corndean Lane to Shipton, Compton Abdale, Yanworth,
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Britain's best given a helping hand by Bev
GREAT Britain's women's Eight finished a creditable fourth at last weekend's World Cup Championships in Seville. The squad featured former Evesham club member, Bev Gough, who was first reserve for the squad selected for last year's Olympics in Sydney,
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Wormelow squad set new record to win annual race
THE Vale Triffids Super-raft team held its third annual race at Evesham Rowing Club last Sunday. In a season where races have been decimated by Foot and Mouth it was the first competitive outing. Teams came from as far afield as Matlock and Tring to compete
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Chance to drive aFerrari
A WORCESTERSHIRE shop is inviting fast drivers to go for broke and win the chance to drive a Ferrari. The competition, hosted by Halford's to celebrate its new store format, is staged using Ferrari simulators on Sunday, June 24. Each competitor can choose
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Founder brings business back from the brink
A HEREFORD company has been brought back from the brink of closure by the man who founded the business in the early 80s. John Baker and his wife Carole sold Central Provisions, which produces pre-packed and grated cheese at the Grandstand Business Centre
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Tributes paid to security guard
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Bidford security guard who was killed when he was involved in a collision with a lorry. Paul John Reeves, aged 22, was walking with his girlfriend along the A46 near Salford Priors just before midnight when the collision with
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Gotterdammerung, Longborough Festival Opera
LONGBOROUGH Festival Opera's 11th season opened last Saturday with Wagner's Gotterdammerung, the final part of the Ring Cycle describing the twilight of the Gods which provided the inspiration for Tolkein's Lord of the Rings. Without a strong knowledge
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Rain steals chance for precious points
THERE was disappointment when Kidderminster's crunch lowly Birmingham and District Premier League clash with Coventry and North Warwicks was abandoned. Friday's deluge of rain and the resulting ground inspection meant not one ball was bowled. Fourth-from-bottom
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Third chance for villagers
CHADDESLEY Corbett aim to make it third time lucky in the National Village Championships regional final against old rivals Colwall. The Herefordshire club have beaten Chaddesley by seven wickets at the same stage in each of the last two seasons. But the
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Maiden powers Brintons charge
BRINTONS gained a winning draw over Stourbridge Social in one of the few Worcestershire County Cricket League fixtures to be played to a result. Stourbridge posted a target of 168-7 in 43 overs but Brintons only had 30 overs to reply in. The hosts achieved
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Popular trophy
KIDDERMINSTER and District Cricket Umpires Association started up the popular Joseph Ward Memorial Trophy - but a team from outside the district is dominating the competition. Bridgnorth's Oldbury Wells High School are the team to beat in the increasingly
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'Specialist' status for city school
A WORCESTER school was celebrating today after hearing it had been awarded "specialist" status by the Government. Elgar High is the first school in the city to receive the prestigious accolade, which will bring a cash boost of around £500,000. The news
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Father jailed for beating up woman friend
A FATHER-of-four has been jailed for five years after beating up a woman friend in a drunken rage. Steven Blount, who is more than 6ft tall, caused serious injuries to 5ft 4in Karen Price and she is left with permanent scars, Worcester Crown Court was
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Terrifying drive to hairstylist
AN elderly woman whose brakes appeared to fail as she drove herself to a hair appointment avoided a head-on collision with oncoming cars by aiming for a lamp- post. The quick-thinking driver ploughed into the concrete post on Clarence Road, Malvern, with
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Prison in line for decoration
CELLS at a maximum security jail near Evesham are to be given a revamp under a refurbishment scheme which will cost at least £1m. The first move will be to redecorate cells in four wings if a planning application by Long Lartin, submitted to Wychavon
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Help on buses for the elderly and disabled
BUS services in Worcestershire are to be made more accessible to the elderly and disabled, thanks to a new volunteer scheme. The Women's Royal Voluntary Service is launching the project, which aims to put volunteers on buses to assist people on and off
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Animal centre set to take off
AN 18-year project to build new kennels for unwanted pets in Worcester has finally taken shape after the launch of a new rescue centre. The Worcestershire Animal Rescue centre, which currently has 16 dogs, has been opened after nearly two decades of fund-raising
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American flag for Faithful City
AN American flag from Worcester's twin city was today being hung in the Guildhall after a brief stint flying above one of America's most famous institutions. The Stars and Stripes spent a day on top of the Capitol building in Washington DC before its
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And finally .... Dream of a concert
BUSINESS has been brisk at Eastnor Castle this week as plans are fine-tuned for a concert tomorrow night. Entitled An American Dream, the show will feature the Performing Arts Symphony Orchestra as well as a firework display. "We've had a last-minute
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Mum dreams up town centre name
A WINNING way with words has scooped a Kidderminster mum the chance to go on a shopping spree. Jane Page, of Kinver Avenue, came up with Weavers' Wharf in the competition to name the new £60 million town centre shopping and leisure development. Jane Page
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Dad and baby in dash to hospital
A FATHER who made a 70mph car dash with his hour-old daughter because of the downgrading of Kidderminster Hospital has blasted health chiefs. Keith Coldrick and 9lb Katie had to follow an ambulance taking wife Bev to Worcester's Ronkswood Hospital when
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Family flee as stolen car crashes into home
A FAMILY was forced to flee its Kidderminster home after two youths in a stolen car ploughed through the front garden and smashed into the house, narrowly missing the gas supply. A man and his wife and their two children, aged four and six, were asleep
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Record day for carnival
HUNDREDS braved Saturday's elements to enjoy Kidderminster Carnival and raise a record-breaking figure for charity. Drizzle and, at times, downpours failed to dampen spirits as folk watched the procession through town streets and later took part in the
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Swifts searching for more support
21/6/01 STOURPORT Swifts have made an early plea for Wyre Forest people to support them in their first Dr Martens League Western Division season. Rod Brown's men are hoping to consolidate their position - but the ambitious club could well prove to be
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Five add to Swifts
14/6/01 PROMOTED Stourport Swifts have another reason to be happy after capturing all five players they targeted at the end of last season. Centre-backs David Davies, snapped up from Oldbury and put on contract, and Quentin Townsend, an ex-Wolverhampton
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Promotion for super Swifts
31/5/01 STOURPORT Swifts have added to their fairytale rise up the non-league football pyramid by securing promotion to the Dr Martens League Western Division. Swifts needed to win by two goals at Bloxwich Town on Thursday night - and they eventually
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£26,000 raised by 'best friend'
A BREAST cancer charity set up by a Broome woman last year following the death of a close friend has raised a staggering £26,000 so far. And mother-of-three Veronica Kennedy, 40, hopes her latest money-spinning venture - a charity lunch with florist Carl
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College homes plan go-ahead
A BID to build 162 houses on the site of Kidderminster College when it moves to its new town centre location has controversially been given the thumbs-up by councillors. An Aggborough residents' group was set up in opposition to the plan by Prowting Homes
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Drains cause flood misery
WAVES more than six feet high are being swept over the garden wall of a Bewdley home because nearby drains are unable to cope with rainwater, an angry resident has claimed. David Wilson, a builder, of Kidderminster Road, Catchems End, said he had been
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Superloo costs under attack
A TOWN mayor has attacked Wyre Forest District Council for its "lack of logic" after figures for a new superloo were revealed. Stourport mayor Michael Grinnall is furious a new facility, to replace vandalised toilets in Bridge Street which have been boarded
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Youngsters' summer concert
SOME OF the best young musicians in Gloucestershire will be playing at a summer concert in St John's Church, Beckford, on Saturday. The concert programme includes a little jazz, a little blues and a lot of classical music and tickets cost £3.50. The concert
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Last night of the Proms
A LAST Night of the Proms-style event rounds off the current season at the Civic Hall, Stratford, later this month. The Orchestra of the Swan will recreate the Albert Hall atmosphere on June 29. Edward Elgar will be featured during the first half of the
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21/6/01 - Ultimatum for Mackenzie
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has given midfielder Neil Mackenzie an ultimatum -- either accept a new contract or look elsewhere. The former Cambridge United player has been offered a one-year deal at Aggborough, but it appears that the 25-year-old
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Scunthorpe start for Harriers
FOOTBALL: Kidderminster Harriers will kick-off their second season in Division Three with a home game against Scunthorpe United on Saturday, August 11. Jan Molby's men will take on the men from Lincolnshire for their first test before travelling to Darlington
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Gymnast joy in Lichfield
GYMNASTICS: Wyre Forest Gymnastics School's over-13 team finished with silver in the West Midland Recreational Floor and Vault Team Championships. The U-11 girls came 18th in the competition which was held at King Edward's School, Lichfield. Over-13:
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Chad's well ahead in championship
MOTOR SPORT: Prolific speed king Chad Yarranton is showing no sign of slowing down after winning in the first round of the National Motocross Small-wheel 85cc Championship. Sporting a new Kawasaki KX85, the Stourport 13-year-old blew away the opposition
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In the swim
BABIES and toddlers can take the plunge for charity with a helping hand from parents in Stourport next week. Stourport Sports Centre is one of the venues for the nationwide Splashathon challenge, when youngsters can swim a width of the pool to raise money
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Golf glory for Lionel's men in Harriers day
GOLF: The Friends of Kidderminster Harriers' annual golf day was kept within the football club after a sterling effort from chairman Lionel Newton's team. Newton, partnered by administration manager Alan Biggs, Alan Stanyer and Peter Evans, scored 93
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New walk for mayors
A FUND-raising challenge is in the pipeline for the district's three new mayors. Stourport mayor Michael Grinnall has suggested Kidderminster's John Stevens and Bewdley's Carol Gittins join him in an inaugural Three Towns Sponsored Walk. Mr Grinnall,
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Fifth for Smith
ATHLETICS: Speedy Kidderminster Running Club member Steve Smith was among the leading pack again on Sunday. Smith recorded 34 minutes 42 seconds to finish fifth out of a field of 250 in the Aldridge 10km race, near Walsall.
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Seven in a row
TENNIS: Bewdley Tennis Club head coach Tracey Powell secured a record-equalling seventh win at Hereford and Worcester County Closed Championships. Powell's win in the ladies section brought her level with the number of titles achieved by Jane Poynder.
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21/6/01 - Eagled-eyed junior on course with 77
LOUISE Green produced an impressive four-over-par 77 to win the Worcestershire Junior Girls Championships at Redditch Golf Club. The 11-year-old, who plays off a handicap of 26, is a member of Worcester Golf and Country Club at Boughton Park and has been
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A good chance
HOCKEY: Cleobury Mortimer Indoor Hockey League Men's reigning champions, Team Fat Chance, have already showed their determination to regain the title. They have claimed wins from the first three games, putting them three points ahead of Tenbury. Meanwhile
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Ireland ahead for club pair
GOLF: James Pearce and Andy Price's success in the International Pairs Classic qualifier has won them a trip to Ireland. The pair will represent Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club in September's finals after qualifying with 43 points. Cleobury Mortimer June
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Bonham's best
GOLF: Ian Bonham took the honours in Ombersley Golf Club senior section's Texas Jed Scramble ahead of second-placed Jim Brown and Bill Yarnold. In matches, Crossway Green-based Ombersley defeated Wharton Park 3-1 in a ladies match, while the seniors took
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Sharpe success
GOLF: Jane Sharpe won the Silver Division in Wharton Park Golf Club's ladies section, three points ahead of Bett Middis. Silver Division: Jane Sharpe 85 gross 18 handicap 67 nett, Bett Middis 86-16-70. Bronze Division One: Kath Chuter 98-26-72, Brenda
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Dog cruelty led to ban for 10 years
A MAN has been given a 10-year ban from keeping dogs after three of 53 kept at his Kidderminster home were so mange-ridden they had to be put down. James Carter, now of Kingsford Lane, Wolverley, was also fined £100 and ordered to pay £100 costs after
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No more Bard buses
As a District and County Councillor and campaigner against coaches in my ward I would like to add my support to the campaign against the extra tour busses in the Town and Shottery. Although the District Council has authority over each extra horse drawn
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Mr Maples' thanks
MAY I say a very big 'thank you' to all those who supported and worked for me in the general election. It is a great honour to be MP for this wonderful constituency. I will continue to represent the interests of the whole constituency and to help people
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Dudfield in Aussie
COULD I use a small space in your Journal on behalf of my friend Harry Dudfield in Australia. His father James William Dudfield was born here at Norval in 1910: the parents being Harry Dudfield and Elizabeth, formerly Smallwood. They left to farm in the
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Not just about the respect but sacrifice
FURTHER to the letter from Mike Parker (June 7) about the disrespect being shown to the War Memorial in Bidford. Perhaps your readers may be interested in a similar experience we have had in this village. I certainly don't classify myself as an 'old fogy
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Hoping for re-union with old Army pals
MY husband, Philip Roy Stanley, Army No 23482466, joined the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment on June 26 1956. He spent several months in Germany then his battalion went to British Guyana for 18 months, then he went to Jamaica late 1958 - March
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Caused £1,645 damage to car
FORMER Stourport publican Gail Salisbury has been told to pay £1,645 compensation for damaging her ex-husband's car. Kidderminster magistrates gave her a conditional discharge for a year when she admitted causing the damage to the Vectra car after heavy
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Punishment for our 'democratic crime?'
I AM writing to say how disturbing it was, on reading in your paper last week, a quotation from recently defeated county councillor John Wardle. Mr Wardle, who was ousted by Michael Shellie for Health Concern at Puxton, stated: "I now fear the wrath of
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Garage raid ends in crash
A 15-year-old boy who took part in a night raid on Saville's Garage at Mustow Green was injured when his car crashed during a police chase. He was taken to hospital after the car crashed into a wall on the Spennells estate, Kidderminster Youth Court heard
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21/6/01 - Liptrot ends Foster defiance
WORCESTERSHIRE paceman Chris Liptrot finally dismissed James Foster for 103 when their three-day first class friendly against Durham UCCE resumed at New Road today. The England 'A' wicketkeeper, who is on Essex's books, notched 18 fours off 289 balls
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Ban is unjust and unnecessary
Worcestershire County Council continues to impose unjust and unnecessary restriction on use of public footpaths/rights of way. Notwithstanding the fact the council incorrectly implemented the Government's original instructions, there was never any requirement
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Deprived of debate
I WISH to draw attention to an item in your June 7 issue that concerns me, regarding democracy and accountability or the lack of it, being practised by leading councillors on Wyre Forest District Council. On Page 11, the report on the overview and scrutiny
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Ban and fine for driver
Derek Chambers, 41, of Park Street, Kidderminster, was banned from driving for a year and fined £150, with £55 costs, by Kidderminster magistrates after admitting being on the road with a breath alcohol reading of 65, against the limit of 35.
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Hoping selfish drivers see light
I WISH to remind some motorists that paying a road fund tax does not give them the right to speed round narrow country lanes without regard for the safety of other road users who are not so taxed. Cocooned in a metal shell, drivers do not realise that
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Pension query
I AM trying to trace a pension firm, and hope that readers can help me. I used to work for TA Naylor, Green Street, Kidderminster, on and off for 18 years until 1976, and paid into the pension fund. Unfortunately I do not know the name of the company
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New face and more matches
EVESHAM United have added two more home friendly matches to their busy warm-up schedule, while adding one more face to their first team pool. After games against Chaddesley Corbett (July 14), Kidderminster (July 18) and Cheltenham (July 19), Phil Mullen's
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New faces
PERSHORE Town's bid to join the Midland Floodlit Youth League under the guidance of new manager Mike Grogan has prompted a call for new players. Youngsters, aged 15-17, keen on joining the Midland Combination club are asked to contact Mike on 01386 881365
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Playing the field!
TO celebrate Women's Football Awareness Week, the Worcester-shire FA, in partnership with Pershore High School and Wych-avon DC are hosting their first Female Football Festival. The one-day event will be held at the High School on Saturday and will open
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Little confidence in light of emission breaches
ACCORDING to a letter from the Department of Environment, over the last 12 months the 11 existing municipal incinerators between them exceeded the limits set for emissions a total of 146 times. This does not give me much confidence or assurance as to
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Call for care unit review
WITH the resounding success of our Health Concern candidate in being elected to parliament and the clearly overwhelming support for emergency services to be returned to our local hospital, it would seem vital that we turn our attention to an urgent review
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Lions are roaring
THREE Lions moved into third place in the Kidderminster Six-a-Side Soccer League, by beating Mistermen 3-2, with a last-minute winner. Results: Ryans Wanderers 2, Woodthorpe Wanderers 2; Three Lions 3, Mistermen 2; Serial Chillers 2, Sureal Madrid 4;
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Remove 'litter' plea
WHEN the foot and mouth crisis is officially declared over in the area, I trust that politicians concerned with the current anti-litter campaign will use their good offices to ensure that the litter which defaces the entrances of our footpaths, bridleways
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Coreley cruising
CORELEY Cruisers U-14s are on an unbeaten run of 12 games, giving them a 15-point lead at the top of Cleobury Mortimer Junior Girls Five-a-Side League. They have only conceded one goal in winning 10 matches and drawing two, including 0-0 with Ice Cold
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Lottery bid ahead for ambitious club
FORWARD-THINKING Kidderminster Carolians Rugby Club are preparing a Lottery bid to help finance plans for new changing rooms. The Midlands Three West (North) outfit opened their impressive new clubhouse last season in Marlpool Lane and it has been well
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Ultimatum for Mackenzie
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has given midfielder Neil Mackenzie an ultimatum -- either accept a new contract or look elsewhere. The former Cambridge United player has been offered a one-year deal at Aggborough, but it appears that the 25-year-old
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Crowds well up at Pitchcroft yet again
THOUSANDS of Worcester race-goers soaked up the atmosphere at Pitchcroft last night. Nearly 3,000 flocked to see 115 runners over six races with total prize money of more than £21,000. The Martin Pipe-trained Whisky Chaser at 10-1 was the impressive winner
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Crystal Music is in tune
JOHN Gosden has suffered a couple of hammer blows with top-class colts Terrestrial and Clearing being struck down on the gallops recently. But Crystal Music can give the trainer a deal of compensation in the £250,000 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot tomorrow
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CHC wants to be in on review
A HEALTH watchdog has urged Alan Milburn to name the date for a review of surgery at Kidderminster Hospital. The Health Secretary pledged an independent review of elective surgery on the eve of the general election. Now Kidderminster and District Community
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Saint car set for a place in TV series of legends
HALO, is it me you're looking for? For classic car owner Stephen Brown, the call was heaven sent - Carlton TV wanted to feature his prize Volvo in a programme on Roger Moore, alias The Saint. Stephen and Susan Brown with the Volvo 1800 which is to feature
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Something to shout about
IT was a far cry from the early days for Reg Chapman when he scooped an award for the quality of his attire. The Cleobury Mortimer town crier was judged the best dressed in an international contest held near Bristol featuring 15 other criers from as far
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Facing struggle against whip system By DAVID CRAIK Politics lecturer at Kidderminster College
THE result in Wyre Forest was the unique exception in a highly predictable General Election. Analysis of the result shows that voters were prepared to abandon traditional party loyalties and deliver a protest vote. Both Labour and the Tories took massive
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21/6/01 - Sixways return for 16
SIXTEEN players from last year's squad will be returning to Sixways next season to boost Worcester's challenge for Premiership status. Props Neil Lyman, Tony Windo and Andy Collins, hookers Andrew Lamerton and Chris Hall, locks Dan Zaltzman and Dave Sims
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New bus takes to the roads
A CHARITY which provides essential transport for Wyre Forest's elderly and disabled has added a gleaming new minibus worth nearly £30,000 to its fleet. Co-ordinator Bob Hartell takes a seat aboard Dial-a-Ride's new minibus. Dial-a-Ride co-ordinator Bob
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From the archives
100 years ago June 22, 1901 Evesham: William Pickering was charged with being drunk and disorderly in The Leys on June 1. PC Groves said defendant was drunk and was challenging people to fight. He had just come from the Reserve and was fined 10s including
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WEST MIDLANDS LIGHT ORCHESTRA Town Hall, Kidderminster, Friday
THIS year's concert which comprised part of Kidderminster Carnival celebrations featured the music of Cole Porter. It was good to hear those great songs, including some which are only performed rarely such as Miss Otis Regrets and Love For Sale, both
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Residents' anger at 7-week leak
SEVERN Trent has been lambasted by furious residents who are being forced to walk in the road because of a water leak, more than seven weeks after it was reported. Residents from Truro Drive and other streets on the Habberley estate have bombarded the
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Redditch shock Stour
REDDITCH captain Guy Muspratt steered his side to another Birmingham Knockout League scalp last night. The Bromsgrove Road side shocked first division side Stourbridge to earn a semi final showdown at Premier outfit Wolverhampton. Brian Powell was again
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Lack of leaders is threat to groups
A HOST of Scout and Guide groups are under threat of closure because of a shortage of leaders. A Guide and Brownie unit in Bewdley will close this summer unless replacement leaders are found. And county Scout and Guide publicity officer Peter Johnson
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Centurion Paul blasts Bretforton to an amazing Sunday success
AN AMAZING innings from Paul Jones (left) helped Bretforton record an incredible Worcestershire Club League win over Redditch on Sunday. The Cotswold Hills League Premier Division side welcome back Jones, Jon Gregory and Daryl Mitchell back into their
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Village pair eye last 32
DIFFICULT away tasks await both Exhall and Wixford and Dumbleton when they bid to reach the last 32 of the Wadworth 6X National Village Championship on Sunday. The reigning Cotswold Hills League champions are aiming to go one better than 12 months ago
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Wilks wallops way to win
LEE Wilks was the star as Pershore won the Bredon six-a-side competition staged over two nights at the picturesque village ground. The hard hitting batsman, however, missed out in the final when the hosts, chasing 72 to win in five overs, failed to come
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Ashes appetiser
AFTER the success of an evening with Glenn McGrath last summer, the Worcestershire Cricket Society has arranged another similar event for Wed-nesday, July 4. Christopher Martin-Jenkins is this year's guest and the popular cricket broadcaster and journalist
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First win for youngsters
BADSEY Under-12s tasted victory, in their inaugural season in the Ravenscroft Cotswold Hills Junior League, for the first time this summer on Sunday. Excellent bowling from Josh Mountney (2-6) and Steve Powell (2-7) and some smart fielding saw Bretforton
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President's in power!
THE rain happily relented to allow Michael de Navarro to stage his annual challenge match on Sunday. And, the day went well for the Broadway president as his side overcame a club eleven by 19 runs. Former Worcestershire and England star Neil Radford proved
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Why not catch Hay Fever?
THEATREGOERS in Cheltenham have a chance to catch Hay Fever, but it promises to leave them crying with laughter. Noel Coward's popular play is coming to the Everyman Theatre, thanks to the critically acclaimed Oxford Stage Company. The play centres around
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Shine time
THE outlook is sunny for a Broadway-based company that will play a major role in cleaning and gardens maintenance for a new multi-million pound Met Office site in Devon. Group 4 Falck Global Solutions is part of a consortium of four international firms
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Broadway
GARDEN CLUB: The May meeting consisted of a talk by Jenny Gilmour on 'Gardens of India'. She is a Landscape Consultant in Partnership with her husband. She has travelled extensively on the Indian Continent and produced a variety of slides which included
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Health over the counter
"A PINT of lager and a blood pressure test, please," may well be the order placed in a Kidderminster pub next week. Health professionals will be dropping in to The Musketeer in Avon Road at 6.30pm on Monday to target men for a tests including blood pressure
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Directory for mental health
INFORMATION about mental health services in Wyre Forest has been collected in the new edition of a resource booklet. The fifth edition of the Mental Health Resource Directory is now available from Kidderminster Hospital. Day Hospital manager Steve Brown
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Bredon
Parish council: Those of us who like to walk regularly are longing to know how long it will be before restrictions are lifted to allow footpaths to be opened on Bredon Hill. At the recent Parish Council meeting it was reported that a list of paths within
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Evesham
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP: There was a particularly good attendance at the meeting on June 12. After welcoming all present, Mrs Anne Innes, Chairman, dealt with Group matters before introducing Mr Nicholas Clark who was making his third visit
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Harvington
ST JAMES' CHURCH: Advance notice is given of the annual church fete which will be held in the village hall and the adjacent school playground from 2-4.30pm on July 14. A variety of stalls together with other attractions and afternoon teas promise an interesting
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Pershore
NO 8 GALLERY: An exhibition of paintings and masks by pupils of Holy Redeemer RC First School. FILM AT NO 8: Pershore and District Film Society, No Film, Saturday. Some Like It Hot (1959), U, June 30 at 7.30pm. HERITAGE AND HISTORY SOCIETY: Our next outing
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Depressed state of Farming pre F&M
THE NFU's concerns over the state of the industry have been sharply reinforced by the findings of s survey revealing that agriculture was in the depths of despair even before the impact of foot and mouth was felt. The Lloyds TSB Survey entitled "Focus
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Wheeler rolls in top prize
A ROSEBUD competition, the aim of which is to raise funds for the ELGA Trust in order to promote junior girls' golf in England, was played in conjunction with a club stableford at Broadway. The overall winner was Jane Wheeler who produced yet another
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Moss gathers hat-trick of men's title triumphs
CRAIG Moss was crowned club champion at Evesham for the third successive year on Sunday. Playing off scratch over 36 holes, he carded a gross 75 in the morning round and a gross 69 in the afternoon for a winning total of 144. The morning scores were rather
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Seniors celebrate silver anniversary
SENIOR members at Evesham Golf Club celebrated the section's 25th anniversary at a special dinner. Honoured guests at the event were several past seniors captains and current club captain Gary Bristow. Norman Beale, Ken Cross, Phil Langstone, Bert Roberts
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ASTLEY WI
Seven members helped collect rubbish from around the village hall in support of "Bin It" week. Several visited the brine baths at Droitwich in May. At the June meeting, members gave demonstrations of hanging baskets, an arrangement using fruit and vegetables
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Boom in profits for firm
PROFITS at a Kidderminster-based carpet firm have soared by a massive 77 per cent to more than £4 million, despite "challenging" trading conditions in the UK and Australia. Victoria Carpets, which moved all its UK carpet manufacturing operation to Worcester
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BEWDLEY, WRIBBENHALL WI
Sue Stone of Habberley WI reported on her visit as delegate to the Cardiff conference. Pat Darby, president, announced a new members meeting at the home of Jan Pearce, a group strawberry tea a walk at Tenbury Wells and a barbecue. Mary Fellows reported
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KIDDERMINSTER, MIDLAND GERSHWIN MAYERL SOCIETY
Music and songs of the 20s, 30s and 40s will feature in a concert to be given by The Bert Firman Orchestra at Kidderminster Library on July 19. The concert will be dedicated to the memory of Geoff Howl, a popular society member, who died in April. Geoff
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KIDDERMINSTER, CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
The Trio Maggiore entertained Live at the Library on June 8, performing three piano trios. Michael Jones (piano), Dawn Gwilt (cello) and Howard Marshall (violin) played trios by Mozart, Dvorak and Mendelssohn. Tomorrow John Charles of Wolverhampton Recorded
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STOURPORT ROTARY CLUB
The Band of West Mercia Constabulary combined with Flowers Band at Kidderminster Town Hall on June 2 for a concert organised by Stourport Rotary Club. The event raised £1,650 which will go towards the cost of a new bandstand to be built on the meadow
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WORCESTERSHIRE LIEFSTYLES LEAN FOR LIFE
A woman from Stourport is toasting success after scooping an award to mark achievements by disabled people. Vicki Sadler, who is blind, was among 16 people to collect the bronze certificate award. She completed activities in 12 areas including sport and
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Many pounds to be saved ...
AT a time when we are being asked to try to limit the waste in our bins and so on, I would like to point out that if there was a little help from major companies many pounds could be saved. When a bill is tendered and settlement is asked for in seven
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Snodsbury Village
CALLING all ex-pupils of Upton Snodsbury Village School - why not come to a school history event on Monday, June 25, from 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm? We'd like you to join us at the school to see photographs from the 1800s to present day. There will also be the
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Skimmer is sufficient to land narrow cup success
Evesham Jubilee AS HEAVY overnight rain bro-ught a swollen river for the Simon de Montfort Cup and members struggled for bites. Phil Johns netted one skimmer which proved enough to take the trophy. Results: 1 P Johns 0.14.8; 2 Tony Cook 0.11.8. Section
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Tragic accident
READING of yet another tragic accident to a toddler, who suddenly ran in front of a moving car, and thinking of the even-greater tragedy of little Jamie Bulger, I wonder why the custom of keeping small children on reins seems to have almost died out?
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Tale of murder and intrigue
A FAST-MOVING mystery farce begins a three-night run in Cookley tonight courtesy of the village's amateur dramatic society. The Murder Room by Jack Sharkey will be staged in the Parish Hall in Lea Lane from tonight until Saturday. Group spokesman Peter
