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Derelict pub a hive of addicts
A DERELICT pub is being used as a drug den by addicts in Worcester. The Beehive, on Tallow Hill, is home to junkies who burn rubbish in the back garden and leave syringes on the floor, and is where teenage runaways gather. A former homeless man said he
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Taxi rammed at club
A Bromsgrove taxi driver had his cab rammed by an angry motorist as he dropped four customers off at a club. Anthony Moody told a jury at Worcester Crown Court he was parked up at 11pm when he heard a loud revving from the club's car park. As passenger
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Security stepped up as crematorium is targeted
WORCESTER Crematorium is stepping up security after a series of attacks by young vandals. Bosses at the Astwood Road crematorium have complained about a number of "schoolboy pranks" which have got out of hand. In the latest incident, which took place
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Businesses warned about illegal tipping
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has warned businesses about illegal tipping after a former company director was imprisoned. John Bruce of Ivory Plant Hire Ltd and Ivory Plant and Haulage, breached an undertaking of a court injunction brought by the council
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Youngsters clear nature trail paths
VOLUNTEERS from The Prince's Trust have begun the mammoth task of clearing paths to make way for a nature trail at a Worcester primary school. The Worcester College of Technology group walked from Eastnor Castle to Malvern's clocktower, rowed 26 miles
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Farmer fined for moving sheep during foot and mouth outbreak
A FARMER from a Droitwich Spa parish has been fined for the illegal movement of livestock during the foot and mouth crisis. Alan Maiden, aged 62, of Valley Farm, Elmley Lovett, pleaded guilty at Droitwich Magistrates' Court to moving his animals when
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Protester was left 'scarred for life'
AN Evesham animal rights protester was left with "life-threatening" injuries after she was assaulted by an off-duty policeman at a demonstration, a court heard. Midwife Lynn Sawyer broke her leg in four places and needed plastic surgery for a facial injury
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Preparing to remember veterans
TOWN war veterans are soldiering on with preparations to remember brave residents who lost their lives in battle. Droitwich Royal British Legion, based in Salwarpe Road, is gearing up for this year's Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Sunday on November 11.
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Firefighters deal with anthrax scare
EXPERTS in chemical decomatation from Droitwich Spa were called to a suspected anthrax discovery on Monday. Droitwich's Fire Station, off the Saltway, is home to Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade's special chemical incident unit. At 9am, Spa firefighters
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Curtains all set to go up on a classic comedy
THE curtains are due to open on one of Britain's classic comedies at the Swan Theatre in Worcester. The Government Inspector, by Nicholai Gogol, is being performed by the theatre's own company which is busy rehearsing for the opening night. The action
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Albert goes Farr with garden
COMMUNITY-SPIRITED re-sidents have received awards for creating horticultural masterpieces. The winners of Droitwich Spa in Bloom 2001 have scooped top prizes from the competition's organiser Droit-wich Spa Town Council. Albert Farr, of Winslow Avenue
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People 'worried about GM food'
A SURVEY has shown more than 70 per cent of people quizzed in Worcester's High Street are concerned about the effects of eating genetically-modified food. High Street shoppers were quizzed by members of the county's Greenpeace group who are campaigning
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Railtrack's demise to hit trains -- MP
THE seizure of Railtrack could mean the end of vital rail service improvements for Droitwich Spa residents, the town's MP has warned. Mid-Worcestershire representative MP Peter Luff has condemned the renationalisation of the troubled travel company. He
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Serial offender is sent to jail for three years
A SERIAL offender has been jailed by Droitwich magistrates for assaulting a police officer. Nathan Matthias was also sent to jail for 12 other offences. The 22-year-old's crimes date back to April this year, but he had continually jumped bail and failed
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Farmworker injured in attack by 'black beast'
SHOCKED Paul Taylor could be the first victim of a mysterious big black cat said to be stalking the countryside around Droitwich. The 44-year-old farm worker is nursing his injuries after being catapulted over the handlebars of his bike when the beast
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Charity chief in thank-you county tour
THE vice-chairman of the Women's Royal Voluntary Service was on a whistlestop tour of the county today meeting volunteers. Alice Cleland was due to call in at Bromsgrove's Princess of Wales Community Hospital, at College Precincts in Worcester, Pershore
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£50,000 set aside for Lido legal fees
COMMUNITY leaders have set aside £50,000 for Lido Pool legal fees. Wychavon District Council needs the cash to ensure plans to create a multi-million pound spa centre, with private company, Calypso, run smoothly. At a full council meeting on Tuesday October
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Police car was drugs hideaway
THE partner of an addict hid heroin in a police car after the couple were stopped on their way home from buying drugs. Jacqueline Burbridge was given £400 by another man to go to Birmingham to buy the class A drug. But as they drove along a Droitwich
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Bob the Builder pulls his weight
BOB the Builder has been pulling his weight at a Worcester fitness centre to raise hundreds of pounds for the NHS. The rubbery repairman spent six hours at the One on One open day, entertaining kids while instructors talked parents through the benefits
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Orchestra hit the right note with schoolgirls
CHILDREN at a Spa independent school had a blast when a big band paid a visit. Whitford Hall and Dodderhill School pupils welcomed musicians from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra to classes on Friday October 5. The musicians held an education
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Plans approved despite worries
A DROITWICH Spa firm has been given the go-ahead to build an extension despite objections to similar plans in the summer. A two-storey office construction and a single-storey warehouse will be built at Adstone Construction, in Wassage Way, on the Hampton
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Collecting for needy children around world
TOWN Christians are organising gifts for needy children across the globe. The Team Parish of Droitwich Spa is sending new toys, sweets and school supplies to victims of war, natural disaster and neglect. Goodies are being packed into shoeboxes this Saturday
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Guiding the way across Europe
JEMIMA the giant bug has been jet-setting across Europe with Spa youngsters to promote a popular youth movement. The Guide Association challenged members to take their bug to the highest, furthest or most unusual place they could. The mission was part
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Old hands at creating art
TALENTED tenants from Droitwich Spa are putting their work on show. Spa Housing Association, in Queen Street, wants to showcase the work of crafty OAPs living in its sheltered housing complexes. The three-day event at St Richard's House, in Victoria Square
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Company IS behaving responsibly
I can well understand the feeling of frustration at First Midland Red for the withdrawal of several routes in the Redditch area. However, it should be pointed out the company is actually acting responsibly by holding up its hands and admitting it can
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Don't be a political cog
WE Weston's contribution to your letters page last week challenged our MP to demonstrate that her plea for Redditch parents to send her a blatantly political letter, calling for higher education spending in Redditch, isn't the start of her next re-election
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Pick of the pickers
CHURCH Hill man Keith McHale has finally been provided with his very own litter picker from Redditch Council after voluntarily keeping his close tidy for years. Mr McHale, of Exhall Close, is one of 40 volunteer litter pickers supported by the council
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A roundabout route to lane discipline!
I FEEL I must respond to the letter regarding driving standards (Advertiser, October 10), which was in response to an anonymous letter the previous week. The anonymous writer was asking, 'Do all driving instructors on lessons travelling south down the
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Axe on trees sparks concern
A £1.5 million landscaping project in Redditch which will see hundreds of trees felled has sparked concern about wildlife. Fears were voiced at a Church Hill neighbourhood group meeting when Redditch Council informed residents of the three-year scheme
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Boiler woes
ELDERLY tenants who have difficulty lighting their boilers because of their awkward position may have to wait five years before the council replaces them. Residents of sheltered accommodation in Retreat Street, Astwood Bank collected a petition calling
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Cash should go on venue
SO, as reported, a massive £8.7 million spending programme in Redditch over a period of three years has been given the green light. In July 2000, the headlines were "Town to get £64 million bonanza" for improvements. This sum has since reduced to £60
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Violence has failed in past
WHAT a courageous letter from Tom Wareing in which he recommends Christian methods be attempted to solve the present international crisis (Advertiser, October 10). After all, traditional violence has failed at each essay in the past. His letter is not
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Handy help guide
A NEW guide to help people through the maze of services provided by local authority and health services has been launched. Better Care Higher Standards gives information about services available to people with long-term health problems and their carers
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County needs 40 new care families
REDDITCH families are being asked to come forward to help give children a fresh start. Worcestershire County Council's Adoption and Fostering Team is looking to recruit more than 40 new families to care for children in the next year. For more details,
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Council call amnesty on scrap cars
A VEHICLE amnesty is to be launched in an attempt to curb the increasing problem of abandoned cars in Redditch, writes Becky Procter. The move will give car owners the chance to give up their unwanted vehicles free of charge to Redditch Council with the
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Looking for faith and hope from this
FEW readers will need to think very hard to make the connection between the good side and the bad side of our younger generation which we detail on Page 3 today. We anticipate that the "schoolboy pranks" which have led to part of Worcester's Astwood Road
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50 years ago
October 20, 1951 A musical event of unusual interest will be the visit to Redditch Baptist Church next Thursday of Foden's Motor Works Band, holders of the British Brass Band Championship. Next weekend they will be defending their title at the annual
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25 years ago
October 15, 1976 MORE Redditch policemen are going back on the beat in a crackdown operation on vandals and burglars. But they will not be given their own patches to cover like the old time 'beat bobbies'. Instead, they will be patrolling all over the
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Church Green East
AROUND the turn of the last century, this is what Church Green East looked like. Most of the buildings, including the one in the middle, which is a bank, are still there. This old postcard was loaned by Chris Jackson, of the Redditch Philatelic Society
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Droitwich Spa Inner Wheel Club
THE Inner Wheel club of Droitwich Spa held their September meeting at the Raven Hotel. Before the business began, immediate past president Marion Neale presented a cheque for £1,000 to Barbara Garrad who represented Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Mrs Garrad
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Scouting brief
KINGS Norton captain Mark Waudby and coach Rory McLean took time out to take a look at a number of fringe players at the weekend. A planned first team friendly was called off because of opponents Five Ways Old Edwardians' Junior Cup commitments. But the
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Business starters discuss the future
A GROUP of new entrepreneurs who have been given a helping hand to set up in business by Bromsgrove District Council enjoyed a special lunch when they exchanged views and talked about future plans. During the past year, the council has helped launch nine
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Molby ordered from dug-out
JAN Molby was in hot water with referee Mark Clattenburg after striker Colin Larkin scored Kidderminster Harriers' winner in last night's 1-0 LDV Vans Trophy first round triumph at Doncaster Rovers. The Harriers' chief was ordered to sit in the stand
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Penalty clinches win for Rovers
JON Ford drilled home a 90th minute penalty as Bromsgrove Rovers took three valuable Midland Alliance points with a 3-1 win at Willenhall Town last night. The central defender converted the last minute spot-kick after Gordon Lynch had been upended by
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Another away blow for Swifts
STOURPORT Swifts slumped to their third straight away defeat as they lost 1-0 at Bilston Town in the Dr Martens Western Division. And coming just three days after their disappointing FA Cup defeat at Hucknall Town, manager Rod Brown will be grateful that
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Runners take to the hills in Beacon Race
THIS year's Worcestershire Beacon Race was dominated by athletes from Stroud. Andrew Gardner won the men's race, covering the course of almost seven miles in 41 minutes 35 seconds, 24 seconds ahead of reigning champion Bill Nock (Halesowen). Worcester
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Pershore on travels
PERSHORE Town travel to Coventry Marconi for a Midland Football Combination Premier Division clash tonight (7.45). Also tonight Pegasus Juniors entertain lea-gue high flyers Carter-ton Town in the quart-er finals of the Cherry Red Records Flood-light
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Junior rugby scorelines
BROMSGROVE U16s 60 Bridgnorth 19. Bromsgrove ran in ten tries to secure their fifth consecutive win. The game showed the positive open rugby that the U16s are capable of. Alex Cawston opened the scoring with a blistering run from a kick and he out-paced
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Play's death and deceit
LIZA Goddard and Robert Powell star in inventive thriller Murder by Misadventure at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre, writes Melina Cannon. Despite their success as television thriller writers, Harold Kent is dissatisfied with his writing partner Paul Riggs
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A magic show!
A REDDITCH man will be wishing he had a brain - when he performs as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz next week. Joe George, of Mount Pleasant, will be treading the boards alongside Dorothy, the Wizard, Tin Man and Lion at Droitwich's Norbury Theatre
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In praise of all things Irish
FUNNYMAN Tommie Quinn and a troupe of Irish dancers will be among the line-up celebrating the Emerald Isle at the Palace Theatre on Saturday. Tommie will be telling them as only the Irish can while dancers from the McCarthy-Felton School of Irish Dancing
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The Exorcist (18)
Rating: two star BILLED as 'the greatest movie ever made', William Friedkin's horror classic has been re-released on DVD complete with 11 extra minutes. But sad to say, it just doesn't stand the test of time as special effects which might once have been
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New hope over bed blocking
REDDITCH may be in line for a cash handout to help tackle bed blocking. A £713,000 Government grant has been secured to tackle delayed discharge of hospital patients into Social Services care. The money, yet to be allocated by the county council, could
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Lab on path to a revamp
THE pathology department at the Alexandra Hospital is set to be revamped after a damning report from a health watchdog, writes Becky Procter. Officers from Redditch and Bromsgrove Community Health Council inspected the department more than 12 months ago
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Misery for Chequers
THE Chequers 1 Freemasons 5 Bromsgrove Advertiser/Messenger League Division Four. Below-par Chequers came crashing back down to earth with a heavy defeat after a great start to their league campaign. Despite a tremendous win at Alvechurch Sports and Social
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Droitwich Sports (4) 11 Birmingham United (0) 0 Midland Combination Division Three
THIS was a much better performance from Sports after last week's disappointing result. Straight from the kick off Droitwich opened the scoring against basement boys United when Simon Peters arrived at the far post, finishing easily from six yards. Sports
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Fairfield Villa (0) 2 Cadbury Athletic (0) 0 President's Cup round one
FAIRFIELD entertained Cadbury at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. The game started in ideal conditions and it was the home side who did the early pressing. It needed visiting keeper Chris Gibbon to be in fine form to keep the scores level. As the half
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Tight finish but Drew just edges affordable open
BEWDLEY'S Bill Drew took a close verdict at the Woodlands View Tuesday affordable open. Drawn on high pool peg 12, he pole fished worm up in the water for 53-2-0. Chris Haines (Haines Tackle) had 52-15-0 from Arles peg 12 for second place with yours truly
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Becky ready to wear ruby shoes
A TALENTED amateur actress is set to delight Droitwich theatre-goers when she dons her ruby shoes next week in a production of The Wizard of Oz. Becky Harris, of Wellington Road, will tread the boards as adventure-bound Dorothy in the Norbury Theatre's
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Shatter the myth about disabled
BROMSGROVE and Droitwich Spa bosses are being asked to shatter the myths about people with disabilities. Factories, offices and shops in the West Midlands are at the centre of a campaign to help more disabled people back to work. But industry and commerce
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DIY firm expands
AN established family business based in Bromsgrove has opened a haven for DIY fanatics. Broad Street DIY has a new superstore in Worcester Road. The firm, which has been running for 23 years, has a shop in Sidemoor but boss Tony Warren was keen to expand
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Nearly top of civil list
TRAINING for civil servants working for Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove residents is top class. A Government inspection has marked staff training at Worcestershire County Council just one step below the highest score.
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Relief - road revamp is set to remain intact
BROMSGROVE'S recently spruced up Worcester Road will not now be dug up for a new gas pipe to be laid. News that the new road and path surfaces would have to be disturbed just a short time after the road was officially opened following a £270,000 revamp
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Problems at prison are highlighted
A HARD hitting report, which emerged this week, has slammed a women's prison near Bromsgrove, drawing attention to many problem areas including suicide attempts, cell fires and the shortage of staff. The Board of Visitors report on HMS Brockhill in Tardebigge
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'Council' could look after voluntary organisations
PLANS are afoot to create "something akin to a Council for Voluntary Services" in Bromsgrove. In July, the Bromsgrove Volunteer Bureau, in Church Street, was closed after it failed to secure further funding from the National Lottery Charity Board. But
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Hospital parking could improve
THE misery of trying to find a parking place at the Alexandra hospital during busy periods may soon be over for the hundreds of people from Bromsgrove who use the facility every week. A spokeswoman for the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which
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Intruder was in the house
A BROMSGROVE couple were shocked when they returned to their house in Birmingham Road, Marlbrook, to find a burglar in their home. The male occupier, who has not been named, chased after the offender who managed to escape, police believe, in the direction
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New vicar delighted with welcome
ALL Saints Church in Bromsgrove was packed for a service to install the Rev Wendy Moore as the new vicar. The service of Institution and Induction last Wednesday was conducted by the Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby, and the Archdeacon of
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'Mum's' the word at Alex
EXPECTANT mums in Bromsgrove are celebrating after a nearby hospital received confirmation it will be given nearly half a million pounds to refurbish its maternity unit. The Alexandra Hospital, in Redditch, is due to receive £492,000 for the face-lift
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Fly-posting is creating major worry
CONCERNED Lickey and Blackwell parish councillors are seeking legal advice about "dangerous" fly-posting which has been springing up around the villages. The matter was discussed at the October meeting of Lickey and Blackwell Parish Council after posters
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Land-locked care for our seafarers
A CARING Lickey woman who helps to raise money for seafarers around the world is to meet the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, next week. Norma Rogers, of Old Birmingham Road, is the publicity officer for The Mission to Seafarers Birmingham Association and
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MPs roll of honour
THE gift of a board bearing the names of all the Members of Parliament who have represented Bromsgrove since 1832 has been presented to the town's Conservative party by the present MP Julie Kirkbride. The oak board was commissioned by her as a Millennium
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MS sufferer hits £10,000 target
A STOKE Prior woman battling with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has put out a heartfelt thanks after reaching her fundraising target to pay for treatment to ease her condition. Linda Brown, of Sagebury Drive, whose plight was highlighted in the Advertiser/Messenger
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Children on danger site
AN urgent inspection of asbestos roofs on garages on a Bromsgrove council estate was carried out yesterday afternoon after it was claimed children are putting their lives at risk by climbing on them. It followed a call to Bromsgrove District Council to
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Village to mark jubilee
STOKE Prior Parish Council is to set up a sub-committee to help organise celebrations to mark the Queen's golden jubilee next year. Council members are seeking the involvement of organisations for the gala weekend, to take place in June, to celebrate
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All to play for
REDDITCH are joint leaders in the Worcestershire Games despite last place in the cycling on Saturday. Hamstrung by the late withdrawal of their top three riders, the town picked up a solitary point to stay joint top with Wychavon with one event to go.
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Autotest is back
THE Arrow Mill Hotel, near Alcester is the venue for the Hagley and District Light Car Club's Annual Ken Wharton Memorial Autotest on Saturday (9.30am start). Last year the Republic of Ireland team came within just 1.6 seconds of repeating its 1997 triumph
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Mr Muscle's title
A REDDITCH man has been crowned English Federation of Body Builders Junior British Champion. Twenty-year-old Dean Lesiak won the coveted EFBB title at the British Championships at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. The former Abbey High School pupil
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Runaway sub
THE Redditch Advertiser's own Sarah Cowen will be swapping the buzz of the newsroom for the roar of the crowd when she takes part in the Dublin Marathon at the end of the month. For sub-editor Sarah, aged 41, this will be her first attempt at the 26.6
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Lottery boost for IT project
AN innovative project to help Batchley people get on the information super-highway has been given a £30,000 boost, writes julian Seva. The Batchley Information and Communications Technology Partnership is being set up by NEW College and other agencies
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Quoting Bible out of context
ONCE again, George Cowley is quoting Biblical texts out of context. He says The Old Testament is largely outdated. But it was in The Old Testament that God revealed Himself to Israel, finally revealing Himself in Christ. As far as "an eye for an eye"
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Right to roam over Pitchcroft
SINCE 1899, Worcester citizens have enjoyed the right to roam over Pitchcroft at will. Among my earliest memories, I remember being taken to Pat Collin's fair, which always visited Pitchcroft in the first week of July. Local Worcester football and cricket
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A shame my bin's laden
AS we now have to leave our rubbish next to the pavement so it's easier for the bin men to collect, could they please leave the two new bin bags they leave somewhere that is handy for me to collect, instead of tying them in a knot and throwing them half
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They dug it up again, that's the hole truth
I WOULD like to thank Transco for helping me to make some cash for charity. I had a substantial bet with a family friend, that within a month of the council resurfacing Bilford/Astwood Road, someone would come along and dig it up - and Transco did just
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Morale undermined by this witch-hunt
IT was with deep disappointment that I read your front page story of Friday, October 5 headlined "Mum's fight for Rachel". It is indeed a tragic story and few could not sympathise with the trauma that Rachel's mother has suffered, losing a daughter at
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Cross returns to Sanders Park
FOR the first time in over a decade, cyclo-cross racing returned to Bromsgrove with Olympique's promotion of the second round of the West Midlands League in Sanders Park. The events also included the British Schools Regional Championships. The two courses
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Trophy joy for town
BROMSGROVE Swimming Club deservedly won the Asda Trophy at the club's recent home gala. An extremely enthusiastic performance was given by all swimmers. The Bromsgrove team encompassed a novice group of swimmers, some of whom experienced their first competitive
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17/10/01 - Cup joy is tarnished by injury to Owen
THE celebrations after the FA Cup win against St Blazey were obviously affected by the disappointment of Mark Owen's injury. There will be a temptation for him to feel sorry for himself and for the club to feel sorry for itself but there is no time or
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Insight into Afghan woe
ALCESTER residents are to be offered an insight into the millions of starving people in Afghanistan, writes Helen Clarke. Shahid Juned, husband of county councillor Susan Juned, was born and bred 20 miles from the Afghan border. The retired BMW Group
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Driver attacked
A MAN suffered head and facial injuries after a serious assault in Wixford. The incident happened some time in the evening on Friday, October 5, near The Fish Inn pub on the B4085. A middle-aged man had been drinking in the pub when he saw two men attacking
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David takes the top job!
THERE is a new man at the helm of Alcester's Court Leet, writes Helen Clarke. David Insull has been chosen to take over as High Bailiff for the coming year, succeeding Bill Malin. Chris Wright will fill the role of Low Bailiff, which has remained vacant
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Arrests made as warrant is issued
Two people were arrested after a drugs warrant was issued on a house in Alcester last month. This comes as part of an ongoing initiative in Alcester to target the misuse of drugs. A quantity of drugs were seized in the incident. The two are now out on
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Bloom fears more doom
THE Alcester in Bloom committee fears the problems which caused it to withdraw from the national competition may spread to neighbouring areas next year, writes Helen Clarke. People who organise the annual effort pulled out from this year's competition
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Residents plead for new homes
RESIDENTS are calling for permission for two houses to be built in Oversley Green, despite them being planned for Green Belt land. The houses are to be built on the derelict Bridge End Service Station site which residents have been calling for something
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Night of vehicle crimes
POLICE are investigating a spate of vehicle crimes after two were stolen, the bonnet of another was snatched and a fourth was taken then abandoned, all during one night. A red J registered Vauxhall Astra was stolen from Marlpool Drive, Southcrest, between
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Handrahan Timbers 1 Feckenham 0
A JIM Robinson strike in the 57th minutesealed the points for Timbers, writes Oliver Bhurrut. The first half produced nothing of notewith the first shot on target coming from Robinson in the 25th minute. Robinson should have given the Timbermen the lead
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It's three-sy for Bray and mates
WITH the first team resting at the weekend the seconds took pride of place at Finstall Park and claimed their first win of the season in a 29-6 win over Hagley-based Old Hales-onians. The game handed current and recent Colts the chance to shine, including
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County Sports 1 Kings Heath 2
TWO goals struck in four second half minutes secured a hard-fought victory for Kings Heath, writes Ann Wheeldon. Strikes by skipper Mick Burton and Ashley Galbraith saw the side two up against a ragged County Sports. Despite a spell of late pressure which
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Droitwich RFC First XV (5) 29 Birmingham Medics RFC (7) 14
DROITWICH entertained the medical students of Birmingham University on Saturday and came away with a victory. Medics started brightly and scored a well-deserved converted try, although the Spa side seemed to get their act together. After good work by
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The strife of Brian
FECKENHAM boss Clive Campion was sweating on the fitness of leading scorer Brian Powell ahead of last night's loss to Handrahan Timbers. The former Studley hitman, who took his tally to 13 in 10 in last week's 5-3 win over Shirley Town, missed Saturday's
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Children will be the victims who need our help
DEAR EDITOR -- There are few constants during an emergency, but one is that children -- the most innocent and vulnerable of all -- are among the first to suffer. Already this is the case in Afghanistan, where of the estimated 7.5 million Afghans, who
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Redditch hit back
Southam Town Ladies 1 Redditch United Women 2 Southam took advantage of a disorganised defence and scored within a minute to leave the visitors reeling. Defender Kate Saint and captain Sam Tayler took charge and despite further attempts at goal, Redditch
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Developments provoke much ire!
DEAR EDITOR -- Having read recent comments from "Troubled," RJ Shannon and P J Wilson, I couldn't agree more. What on earth does Bromsgrove District Council think it is doing? Housing developments springing up all over the place, prices in excess of £150K
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Proud to fly the flag
DEAR EDITOR --- Hello to everyone in Bromsgro ve......America calling. I am a Bromsgrovian now living in New Hampshire and I was wondering after what happened here on September 11 if my fellow English people are doing the same as America. And that is
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Looking for ways to a better life
Far-reaching proposals to improve life in Alvechurch kick off with a public meeting next month, writes Melina Cannon. Parish councillors approved the drawing up of a Parish Plan at a meeting last week. The plan covers a wider scope than the Local Plan
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Lobby on safety at car park
PARISH councillors are set to lobby for work to be carried out at an Alvechurch car park to make it safer for pedestrians. The problem is at the entrance to the Tanyard Lane car park because the pavement is narrow and blocked by posts supporting a height
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Kept in the know
MORE than 2,000 parishioners are to be kept informed of Alvechurch Parish Council plans when a newsletter is launched. The newsletter will also provide useful contacts and telephone numbers and the first issue would include a slip to be returned to the
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Arrow Valley Countryside Group
ON September 6 at the Baptist Church, Alvechurch, Walter Brown, assisted by his wife Madge, gave a talk and slide show on The Life and Works of Charles Dickens. The talk covered Dickens' life as a clerk in a solicitor's office, journalist and publisher
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Everywoman's Circle
MEMBERS were given a warm welcome to the first meeting following the summer recess. A minute's silence was observed for the many lives lost in the recent American tragedy. Several forthcoming social events were outlined. Speakers Tracey and Pam Reynolds
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Redditch Photographic Society
ON October 2, the lecturer was Geoff Stone on an Island Odyssey. The talk and photographs started on the Island of Skomer, where members saw many excellent sea bird shots, followed by a complete contrast, Hong Kong, with atmospheric pictures of boats
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Redditch Speakers Club
THREE new potential members came to the first taster course meeting. The evening was chaired by Jim Fitzpatrick, who introduced two educational talks. Hazel Bradley gave a talk entitled Speech Construction and there were speeches on Mean What You Say.
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16/10/01 - Rushall Olympic 2 Redditch United 1
LOWER league Rushall dumped nine-man Redditch out of the Birmingham Senior Cup at the first hurdle after Nicky Cross' selection gamble backfired. Goalkeeper Harvey Willetts, defender Nigel Niblett, midfielders Mark Swann, Richard Field and Neil Cartwright
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Wythall Gardening Club
THE AGM on October 3 was well attended. Chairman Mel Matthews was re-elected and will serve a final 12 months before resigning next year, when he will have served his maximum term of three years. A full compliment of officers and committee are now in
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Job riddle but Daniels going nowhere
RUMOURS suggesting Steve Daniels was touted for the vacant managers job at Hednesford Town have been quashed by Bromsgrove Rovers chairman Tom Herbert. Daniels revealed a spokesman claiming to be from the Dr Martens League Premier Division strugglers
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Hopwood wins top award
THE chief instructor of a Bromsgrove-based self defence association is celebrating after receiving the martial arts world equivalent of an Oscar. Andy Hopwood, chief instructor of the British Free Fighting Academy, was admitted to the Combat Hall of Fame
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Ace Bowen nets to save a point
Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Oadby Town (1) 1 Midland Football Alliance ON a Saturday when promotion contenders Stratford and Stourbridge both won, Rovers could only draw with their Leicestershire opponents. A point is all they really deserved too. Oadby,
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Last round decider for duo
THE Malcolm Wilson Rally was the fourth round of the raceandrally.com 1400 Championship for Bromsgrove's Nathan Crewe and Chris Clifford in the Cottrill Transport-prepared Escort. The event that began from Cockermouth went ahead with the support of DEFRA
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Pardoe power as Osborn is beaten
A SPIRITED performance from Droitwich 15-year-old Michael Pardoe saw him through to the Midlands Finals of the National Association of Clubs for Young People Boxing Championships at Birmingham on Saturday. Diminutive Pardoe gave a demonstration of how
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Worcester Rugby Football Club - 2001-2002 Fixtures
September 1 Manch'ster (H) 45-11 8 Birm'gham (H) 53-3 15 Henley (A) 31-0 22 Rotherham (H) 20-18 29 London W (A) 21-3 October 6 Coventry (H) 22-31 13 Lydney Cup 3 (A) 45-0 20 Wakefield (A) 27 Otley (A) November 3 Cup round 4 11 Bracknell (H) 17 Bedford
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Bio-terror alert at postbox
EMERGENCY services reacted swiftly when a suspicious powder was found smeared over a Redditch letterbox on Monday, writes Becky Procter. Police sealed off part of Far Moor Lane in Winyates Green at about 9am, 25 firefighters were drafted in and two ambulances
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Weekly bus pass gets nod
THE bus firm which stepped in to take over a number of services due to be scrapped by First Midland Red will be offering passengers a weekly travel pass until Christmas. Pete's Travel will be operating a 177/178/179 Redditch to Birmingham route, via the
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Religions are united
CHRISTIAN and Muslim leaders in Redditch have pledged to maintain and nurture peaceful community relations across the town, writes Becky Procter. A number of Redditch churches have met with Muslims at the Easemore Road mosque with a response to the terrorist
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Farmer loses animals in road carnage
A HOPWOOD farmer believes a courting couple could have been responsible for 38 of his cows escaping - which led to eight being killed following a collision on the A435. Mark Jackson, of Broadcroft, Watery Lane, lost one Limousin Friesian Cross outright
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Girl injured in Wythall collision
A GIRL was taken to hospital following a serious collision outside a Wythall fish and chip shop on Monday. The accident, on Alcester Road at about 11pm, involved a grey Rover Metro GTA and blue Hyundai Lantra and Redditch police are seeking witnesses.
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Safety ride angers country motorist
POLICE were called to a row between a driver and a number of horse riders out on a trek to raise awareness about road safety on Saturday. The Ride for Road Safety Day was organised by the British Horse Society and one aim was to highlight to drivers the
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Pride of place for ex-paras
FORMER airborne soldiers from Redditch are to lead the parade to the Cenotaph in London on Remembrance Sunday. The Redditch branch of the Parachute Regimental Association will lead thousands of veterans at the ceremony in Whitehall next month. Each year
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Spreading the word on tape
THE Redditch Advertiser's Memory Lane section is a firm favourite with more than 150 people who listen to the popular Talking Newspaper every week, writes Becky Procter. The news comes as the charity, which enables blind people to listen to the Advertiser
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Mixed signals
POOR TV reception in parts of Redditch cannot be solved unless residents go digital according to a letter from the BBC to town MP Jacqui Smith, writes Julian Seva. Ms Smith wrote to the corporation after a complaint from a Church Hill South resident about
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Museum's slide joy
AN exhibition including a slide show of pictures taken as part of Redditch Photographic Society's Millennium Project opens at Forge Mill Museum on Sunday. And visitors to the museum on Sunday, October 28, and Sunday, November 18, will be able to view
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Pallet plea
Wooden pallets are being sought for a bonfire in Feckenham next month. The bonfire at the village's Mill Lane cricket ground will be held on Saturday, November 3 and anyone able to help can call Feckenham Parish Council chairman Doug Hickman on 892910
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Row looms on triangle
THE battle to save the Winyates Green Triangle will be taken to Redditch Council on Tuesday as it prepares to recommend a controversial planning application, writes Julian Seva. The beauty spot off Far Moor Lane has been proposed for housing under a Stratford
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Can he visit? Yes, he can!
BOB the Builder is in town next week checking building work at the Kingfisher Centre meets his exacting standards. Bob will be in town as part of the half term entertainment laid on by centre management for children which will include jugglers, mime artists
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Awards a triumph for cheesemakers
IT was cheesy grins all round for the cream of the region's cheesemakers who brought home a swag of medals from the British Cheese Awards. Anstey's of Worcester was singled out from the entire British line-up of cheesemakers and its owner named Cheese
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Girl, 15 killed in 30ft crash plunge
A FIFTEEN-year-old girl has been killed after the car in which she was travelling plummeted 30ft down an embankment. The teenager, who was a back seat passenger in the Ford Orion, was taken to Hereford General Hospital after the accident on the A44 Leominster
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Tough challenge for a solo rower
A MAN who single-handedly rowed across the Atlantic Ocean has warned Worcester adventurer Richard Wood he has a tough task ahead. John Searson, who completed the Ward Evans Atlantic Rowing Challenge solo after his partner was injured, has said the gruelling
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Witness comes forward
A TAXI driver who was a key witness to a serious sexual assault in Hereford has now come forward. Following an intensive search by detectives and widespread publicity in the local media, the driver who transported the couple from outside the Crystal Rooms
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OAP, 87, injured by discarded fish hook
A SPA pensioner had a nasty shock when a fishing hook became embedded in his leg - at a spot where angling is banned. Hilde Oestrecher feeds the ducks at Vines Park everyday but on Monday she was forced to limp to her doctors for treatment when a hook
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Burglar had heroin hidden between buttocks
A BURGLAR who raided five Malvern homes admitted carrying out 41 other offences in the town. Toby Dennis pointed out properties he had visited to police after he was arrested in September. Droitwich magistrates heard, yesterday, the 26-year-old was only
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Lucky Eileen to take to skies
A LUCKY politician is to get an unrivalled view of Droitwich Spa after winning a top raffle prize. Wychavon district councillor Eileen Hope (Con, Droit.South) has won a helicopter ride. The prize was given at a charity dinner and dance organised by Wychavon
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Man who molested girl facing jail
A FATHER-of-three who molested a girl he found good looking faces a jail sentence. Ronald Hussey, aged 46, was convicted of three counts of indecent assault. After the verdicts at Worcester Crown Court, it was revealed Hussey was jailed for six months
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Police donate £25,000 to worthy charities
SOCIABLE police wor-kers from Droitwich Spa are to donate £25,000 to worthy causes. Cash is coming from the law enforcers' social club account. Members of the club, at Droitwich police station, in Ombersley Street East, held popular charity nights and
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Chance to learn about childcare
PEOPLE in Worcester aiming to work with children are being asked to sign up and benefit from a free introductory college course. The Making Choices scheme at Perdiswell Young People's Club is a must for anyone planning a future in the childcare sector
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Sex, drugs and sausage roll up for discussion
SEX, drugs and sausage rolls are among topics for discussion at an open day for young and old in Droitwich Spa. The Westlands Time4U group, which gives advice on contraception and sexual health matters, is hosting an event at the estate's community hall
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Fears school may become overloaded
A SUDDEN influx of children as a result of new housing in Kempsey could overload the village school. Those living in Kempsey would always get priority, but some age groups were already overcrowded, said headteacher Heather Simpson. "If new houses are
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Increase in parking charges is approved
CAR parking ch-arges in Droit-wich Spa are to increase. Wychavon District Council members rubberstamped plans to hike costs and extend the charging period at a full council meeting last Tuesday, October 9. Parking a vehicle on one of Droitwich Spa's short-stay
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Football players net £2,000
A TEAM of sporting soccer players who organised a charity trek from Malvern to Droitwich Spa, have collected around £2,000. Chawson Old Boys' Football Club made the 15-mile march earlier this year and have now received a majority of the sponsor money.
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Friends help US rescuers
THOUGHTFUL Droi-twich Spa children touched by the terrorist attack on America have given a bumper donation to the New York Firefighters' Fund. Youngsters from St Joseph's RC Primary School, in Ombersley Way, hosted a charity raffle and collected more
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Call for shopping trolley crackdown
TOWN leaders want to crack down on people who abandon shopping trolleys around the Spa. Droitwich Spa Town Council is concerned about the number of carriers being dumped in the town's streets and canals. Council leader Cllr Pam Davey (Con, Droit.South
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New skate park plans
A TOWN club for young people is seeking permission to erect skate ramps and a Tarmac surface. Droitwich Spa Adventure Playground, at King George Playing Fields, has submitted plans to Wychavon District Council. The organisation has raised £14,000 to pay
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Hockey
Bromsgrove Ladies' First XI 1 Droitwich Spa Ladies' First XI 1 BOTH Droitwich and Bromsgrove are performing well in the league and the result of this derby may mean they will be competing against each other for points later in the season. Droitwich seemed
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Roving dogs are the worst
MUCH is talked about these days with regard to so-called nuisance dogs, the ones who foul the pathways and continuously bark. Even worse are the owners who let their dogs out to roam, on their own, day and night. While out with my dog, a large dog who
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Boost for tourist industry
REDDITCH accommodation providers can claim £100 towards inspection costs. This cash boost is to help damage caused to the tourist industry by the foot and mouth crisis. Providers are eligible to claim the one-off grant if their businesses have been inspected
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Driving complaint
FAR be it for me to try to put your correspondent Mr Glendinning in his place over the use of road lanes at roundabouts, but he is wrong! At least, according to the driving instructors and examiners from the County Council, he is. Their teaching and expectations
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Pond set for clean sweep
AN action plan to revamp an ancient monument in Redditch will be drawn up following the results of a wildlife survey, writes Becky Procter. Redditch Council launched the project to clean up Moons Moat Pond in February after receiving complaints about
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Facts were right - 41 spaces were lost
COUNCILLOR Clive Cheetham, chairman of Redditch Council's planning committee, advised me to check my facts before sounding off about things" I ought, as a former member of that committee, to know more about (Letters, October 3). I have said the siting
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Council split over boundary changes
A CONTROVERSIAL review of Redditch ward boundaries has split council opinion down the middle. The boundaries are being redrawn under Local Government Commission proposals to ensure each ward has roughly the same number of electors. But the new plans have
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100 years ago
October 19, 1901 Beoley Board School - The Diocesan Inspector has sent his report on his examination on religious instruction. 'This little school', he says, 'continues to do teachers and children great credit. 'The work throughout was very satisfactory
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Chaddesley Corbett WI
A FONDUE evening was an ideal way to begin meetings in our new village hall. Mrs C Caldicott gave a very comprehensive talk about the Swiss cheese industry. She included every aspect from farming to cheese making with the types of cheese produced and
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Bromsgrove and District Canine Society
THE last show of the 2001 series was held at All Saints' Hall, in Burcot Lane on September 29. The judge was Peter Swinburn, from Stratford. Seventy one dogs had entered and he chose his best in show and best puppy, a local dog owned by Mr and Mrs Campion
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Lickey WI
was held at the parish hall on Tuesday, October 2. The evening commenced with the notices for the month, including a social skittles evening to be held on October 30 at Bromsgrove's British Legion Club. Irene Scott offered to book a theatre outing to
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Spadesbourne Ladies' Club
Ladies' Club took place on October 4. Appreciation was expressed on the harvest supper evening at Rushock. Members were given dates for the club's Christmas party in December and also the Christmas dinner in January. For the club's 20th anniversary next
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Eds double whammy
REDDITCH were knocked out of the Intermediate Cup at the second round but captain Mark Rose says the league defeat to the same opposition a week earlier smarts more. After a 38-12 battering in the league at Edwardians, the Kingfishers made the same trip
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Gwyn booster lifts Alcester
ALCESTER have been boosted by the news Mat Gwyn's weekend injury was not as serious as first feared. The fly-half missed much of last season after tearing knee ligaments and went down clutching the same knee in Saturday's 52-12 thrashing of Harbury. But
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High 5s cup win
FIVE Ways Old Edwardians cruised into the third round of the Junior Cup with a 14-12 win over Upton. Masshouse captain Jez Williams said his side were always in control despite the close scoreline. Fly-half Gerwin Jones is available for the visit of Tenbury
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17/10/01 - City facing striking dilemma
IT'S always a blow to lose a player through injury but I suspect the loss of the prolific Mark Owen will be felt more than most at St George's Lane. With 15 goals in 17 games including three hat-tricks, Owen has scored more than half his side's goals
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Willenhall Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 3
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 JON Ford drilled home a 90th minute penalty as Bromsgrove Rovers took three valuable Midland Alliance points with a 3-1 win at Willenhall Town last night. The central defender converted the last minute spot-kick after Gordon
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Facts, figures and fixtures 2001/2002 season
Pre-season 21/07/01 - Redditch United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 3 (Hadley, Hinton, Middleton) (friendly) 24/07/01 - Redditch United 2 (Danks 2) Gloucester United 3 (Tatton, Meadows, Freeman) (friendly) 28/07/01 - Weston St Johns 2 Redditch United 6 (Campbell
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Mogford hat-trick kills off Bromyard
NEIL Mogford struck a second half hat-trick to give Malvern Town a 3-2 away victory at Bromyard Town in the West Midlands Lea-gue Premier Division last night. The home side had taken a two goal lead at half time through strikes from Rik Halion and Lee
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City facing striking dilemma
IT'S always a blow to lose a player through injury but I suspect the loss of the prolific Mark Owen will be felt more than most at St George's Lane. With 15 goals in 17 games including three hat-tricks, Owen has scored more than half his side's goals
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Moor's the merrier in cup victory
LOWER Moor Utd provided the shock in the second round matches of the Evesham Football League's Tewkesbury Sports Knockout Cup. They comfortably beat first division Tewkesbury Town with goals from Pritchard, Withers, Haines, Bate and Attwood. Fourth division
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A tribute to ol' blue eyes
A SHOW focusing on Frank Sinatra and the musicians, bands and singers which greatly influenced his career is being staged at the Palace Theatre on Friday. The Sinatra Years features vocalist Tony Jacobs as Frank Sinatra, described by the late, great bandleader
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Half-term high jinks!
REDDITCH youngsters are in for a fun-packed half term at the Palace Theatre next week. A sensational story of swordfighting, heroism and friendship on the high seas takes place on Tuesday, with a tribute concert to well-known chart toppers on Wednesday
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Growing old disgracefully
AN all-star cast is set to perform hilarious and touching play You're Only Young Twice at Malvern Theatres next week. The line-up is headed by Brian Murphy, of George and Mildred fame, and also features Carmen Silvera from 'Allo 'Allo, film legend Victor
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Busy gardeners under pressure
DEAR EDITOR -- I wonder who was responsible for the timing of the closure (at two weeks notice) of the Droitwich Waste Disposal site at Hanbury Road for 20 weeks from September 23? As every householder with a garden knows, this is the period when the
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How I Long To Feel That Summer In My Heart - Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
Rating: three star A Welsh combo dishing up music as difficult to categorise as it is to pronounce their name - it cannot be easy being a Gorky's fan. And they appear to have quite a few as the band are now on their eighth album. Being a newcomer to the
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Sex, Age & Death Geldof
Rating: four stars THIS is Geldof at his introspective best as he poses the eternal question. While looking over his shoulder at what has been, with one eye on the present and staring the inevitable in the face, he asks: 'What the f***'s going on?' (Inside
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I Want to Wake Up With You Englebert
Rating: Two stars SORRY Englebert, as an admirer of "proper" songs anyone could sing to their granny, I really wanted to like you and your collection of favourites. I was looking forward to a change from the noisy mishmash enjoyed by my youngsters, but
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Love Is Here Starsailor
Rating: four star AS their name suggests, when you listen to this album your mind will sail away and out of this world. The offering from the chart newcomers is packed with wonderful acoustic-based tunes. It is the sort of album best listened to after
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13 Days (12) - Video
It's surprising it took nearly 40 years for the Cuban Missile Crisis to target cinema screens and now video. But, if anything, 13 Days proves real life is better than fiction and given the plot you couldn't fail to make a half-decent film. Kevin Costner
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Mayfly's sting hurts Sunday
Garringtons Sunday (0) 2 Mayfly FC (1) 4 Redditch and South Warwickshire Combination Premier Division THIS was a below-par Garringtons, showing no enthusiasm. Although the first 25 minutes was even, neither team looked like scoring until Mayfly were awarded
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New fears grow as laser saved
THE eye laser at the Alexandra Hospital is staying put, it was revealed this week. And calls are now being made to enlarge the hospital's ophthalmology service after a health watchdog claimed it was discriminated against. The Bromsgrove and Redditch Community
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Baby boost as unit gets cash
MATERNITY facilities at the Alexandra Hospital are to receive a cash boost of about £500,000. The money forms part of a £100 million Government scheme to improve maternity care and recruit 2,000 midwives across the country.
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Don't miss the best junior football round-up in town
WITHYMOOR Colts U6s 0 Bromsgrove Town U6s 4. A first friendly for the unofficial under-6s was goal-less at half time. Super-sub Alex Sykes scored twice early in the second half and this was followed by an own goal forced by good Jonathan Lammas pressure
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Redditch combo results
REDDITCH and South Warwickshire Combination results for Sunday October 14: Pat Sanders Cup round two: Lakeside A 0 Bournbrook United 1. Steven Troth Cup round two: Access Security 2 Hymatic/ Allendale Res 4. Alvechurch S&S 8 HDA Res 0. Premier Division
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Falcons grounded by Bryant
Bromsgrove Advertiser/Messenger District Football League CHAWSON Old Boys upset the form book against unbeaten Division Three outfit Forest Falcons in a 3-0 triumph on Sunday. Forest made all the early running and were only kept at bay by an outstanding
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Bromsgrove Town (1) 2 Herefordshire House (0) 1 Worcester Nursing Junior Cup round one
TOWN opened with all guns blazing despite a sorely depleted team, but squandered a number of early chances. Town were thwarted when keeper Craig Gourley tipped a superb Dave Plowman header over the bar when a goal seemed certain. Despite not hitting the
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Barnt Green Spartak (1) 2 Earlswood Town (1) 2 Challenge Vase round two (Earlswood won 3-0 on penalt
SPARTAK turned in another dreadful performance on Saturday, with only a handful a players coming out of the game with any credit. New signing from Droitwich Sports Mark Johnston was outstanding at the back. Spartak played some good football in the opening
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Coming soon... Healthy Man
A new regular feature from the Kidderminster Shuttle/Times.
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Dance away
TWINKLE-TOED pupils from a Bromsgrove dance school will be competing in a dance extravaganza later this month. Students from The Stage Door Dance Academy, in Fox Lane, Rock Hill, are busy preparing for the Solihull Dance Festival on Sunday October 28
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Bromsgrove Ladies' Seconds 3 Malvern Ladies 2
MALVERN were expected to put up a good fight. Bromsgrove, however, were in good spirits and not prepared to give up their winning ways. The game began at a frenetic pace with Bromsgrove shading the early exchanges. Their determination paid off a quarter
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Princely sum to help out young
HELP is at hand for young entrepreneurs from Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa. The Prince's Trust is offering new opportunities for young people who want to run their own business -- but do not have access to substantial funds. The organisation can assist
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Garry Ridings high
A CONSTRUCTION boss who played a key part in developing a large Droitwich Spa housing estate has won an award. Garry Johnson, of William Davis Ltd, has been judged one of the best site managers in the UK for his work on the Ridings development. He was
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Charity hits top speed
A WYCHBOLD pub played its part in raising bags of cash for charity by completing a 160-mile motorbike ride. A gang of bikers taking part in the event stopped off at the Poacher's Pocket, in Worcester Road, in September. The event was in aid of the National
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Health for men is in the news
A NEW monthly feature starts in the Shuttle/Times and News this week - and the subject is men's health. The Healthy Man column is written by Kidderminster Hospital urologist Brihad Abhyankar and will cover all aspects of men's health, covering issues
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What's on guide
Thursday October 18 l Rock: Ballroom Glitz, Robin RnB Club 1, Merryhill. l Music: Conservatoire Celebrity Recital, Adrian Boult Hall, Paradise Place, Birmingham, 7.30pm. l Blues: Dr. John, Warwick Arts Centre, Warwick University, Coventry, 8pm. Friday
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Alpine Garden Society
Our next meeting is this Friday, October 19, at 7.30pm, at King Edward's School, in Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham. The guest speakers will be John Massey and Philip Baulk, from Ashwood Nurseries, who will talk about Hepaticas, a genus with which they
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Steam visit is marred
THE sound of steam locos being banked up the famous Lickey incline on Sunday brought back memories of what many believe was the golden age of rail travel. But the actions of a few foolish people who trespassed onto the line at Bromsgrove may have put
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Heading for work
YOUNGSTERS from around Bromsgrove swapped their pencils for trowels this week when they took part in National Construction Week, being held at one of the town's museums. Children of all ages from more than 20 schools in Bromsgrove and the surrounding
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Woman is conned out of her cash
AN elderly Bromsgrove woman had £500 stolen after two men conned their way into her home -- they also targeted a second pensioner later in the day. The first incident happened in Burcot Lane at around 2.30pm last Thursday, October 11, when two men knocked
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Lockerbie GP at appeal hearing
A FORMER Bromsgrove GP whose daughter died in the Lockerbie bombing, travelled to Holland this week to follow the first stage of the appeal of the Libyan convicted of the atrocity. Dr Jim Swire, from Finstall, travelled to the preliminary hearing of Abdelbaset
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Residents face disruption as bridge is replaced
RESIDENTS in Aston Fields and Finstall have been warned they face disruption when a main road bridge over the railway line is replaced. Work to replace the weak Finstall Road bridge near the rugby ground with a new steel structure is set to start on November
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'Long stay' car park blocked?
AN unclassified Bromsgrove road which is used as a "very long stay" car park could be blocked up. The land at Old Stratford Road, next to Bromsgrove Golf Centre, is managed by Worcestershire County Council which recommended the centre apply to Bromsgrove
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Time to make savings
TOWNSPEOPLE are being urged this week to think eco-friendly after three organisations joined forces and launched a campaign, aimed at saving energy and money. Bromsgrove District Council has teamed up with Age Concern and National Energy Action to offer
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More help is needed to keep Pamela May afloat
A COMMUNITY canal boat, which was supported by Advertiser/Messenger readers, is cruising towards the end of its seventh season. The Pamela May, based at Hanbury Wharf, has enjoyed a busy summer on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. The vessel, which
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Mother-to-be escapes 12-month jail sentence
A BROMSGROVE mother-of-two who used stolen debit cards to buy mobile phones from shops across the Midlands has escaped jail after a judge heard she is pregnant with her third child. Instead Lisa Jackson, of Exmoor Drive, was sentenced to 12 months in
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Teenager promises action
A TOUGH-TALKING Bromsgrove youngster determined to make sure young people have their say has promised action not just words. Joe Durnall, of All Saints' Road, is one of just three people from Worcestershire chosen to represent the county in the UK Youth
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Colourfully spreading fire safety message
YOUNGSTERS in Bromsgrove are being urged to put their thinking caps on and get painting this week as the town's firefighters launch their annual painting competition. This is the third year running that the competition has been staged and children up
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Easing the strain for busy parents
A NEW after-school club could offer hassle-free care for working parents in Barnt Green and Blackwell. The Cool Club was launched to offer a safe, relaxed environment for children aged nine to 14 for the few hours following school when many mums and dads
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Old blankets are potential danger
TWO out of three electric blankets in Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa could be unsafe according to Worcestershire County Council's trading standards service. The service undertook an eight-day electric blanket testing scheme, in September and this month,
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Better understanding of council tax bills
BETTER information to make it easier for council taxpayers to understand their annual bills is the aim of the district council. Bromsgrove District Council is proposing to include extra details to help taxpayers understand the costs of services towards
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Town mum hopes war will bring back boys
SHOCKING images of war in the Middle East offer a glimmer of hope for a Droitwich Spa mum seeking her kidnapped sons. When Nicky Taylor opens a paper or watches a news programme, she looks deep into the background -- hoping to see her three boys. They
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Buckets of cash
BROMSGROVE'S firefighters swapped hose pipes and helmets for buckets of soap suds to wash cars for charity. The fundraising event took place at the fire station, in Windsor Street, to raise money for the Bromsgrove Specialist Toy Libr-ary. The library
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Striker given the nod
UNITED manager Nicky Cross last night threw down the gauntlet to striker Michael Campbell to prove he is ready for a first team start. The former Alvechurch striker has caught the eye with a string of lively cameo appearances but his manager says playing
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Law is Euro Champ
INKBERROW ace Leslie Law enjoyed a golden debut at the European three day event Championships at the weekend. Law, who won silver at the Sydney Olympics last year, went one better as part of the victorious Great Britain squad at Pau in the south of France
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Golfing glory
REDDITCH Golf Club's Diane Brian and Jayne Freeman beat off the challenge of almost 60,000 players from the UK and Ireland to lift the International Pairs Trophy at Mount Wolseley in Ireland, the biggest competition for club golfers in the world. Brian
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Quiet finale
LEGS 11 rider Kelvin Reilly is hoping to put pen to paper on a contract to ride for the Redditch-based team next season. Reilly wants to tie up the deal at the weekend despite a disappointing final outing at Donington. A soft tyre compound in the only
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Regals beaten
REDDITCH Regals' unbelievable winning run finally came to an end on Sunday with their first league defeat for almost three seasons. Successive titles have been won on the back of a perfect winning streak but the ladies team came unstuck in a 58-51 overtime
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No way ahead for CD learners
CONCERNS are growing over marketing methods being used to promote a Government adult learning initiative in Redditch. Company representatives have approached townspeople in the street and door-to-door as providers who offer courses as part of a Government
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School's spring switch
YOUNGSTERS housed in temporary classrooms at a Redditch middle school could move into their new building in spring after revised plans were passed on Monday, writes Melina Cannon. And no further building delays are anticipated at Ipsley Middle School
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Soldiering on
HISTORY came to life at a Matchborough school as part of the youngsters' studies. The Year 4 children at Matchborough First School, formerly Icknield School, have been doing a project about Roman history and culture. And some Roman soldiers helped them
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Just stating the obvious
MR J Norwood refers in a superior manner to people like me. Most wealthy, hard-working people have had far more luck in life than "people like me." I'm not feeling at all sorry for myself, just stating a patently obvious fact. GEORGE COWLEY, Windermere
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Snooker
DROITWICH and District Snooker League results October 9: Division One: BUC A 2 BLC A 3 CWMC C 1 CWMC A 4 DSC A 3 MILL B 2 AFSC A 4 DSC B 1. Division Two: DGC A 2 BUC B 3 BRBL A 4 BUC C 1 DRBL B 5 BRBL A 0 BPC B 3 DRBL A 2 Highest break: Division one Steve
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Author to visit village school
A LEADING children's author will visit Great Alne Primary School later this week to give youngsters an insight into the world of literature. Bob Wilson will be in the classroom on Friday, working with the youngsters throughout the day before meeting their
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Callous men dupe elderly
A BLIND, chairbound 91-year-old woman and her 81-year-old brother were targeted by heartless thieves posing as decorators last Wednesday. The distraction burglary happened at about midday in Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood. The brother and sister were expecting
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Pair steal pension
A STUDLEY pensioner had £155 stolen when two con men called at her house. The pair called at the house in Millpleck Close at about lunchtime on Thursday under the pretence that they had to turn off the water mains. While one was in the kitchen with the
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Crash man is awaiting sentence
A DRIVER who was responsible for a crash in Studley in which one of his passengers was killed has appeared before a Judge at Warwick Crown Court. The case of Darren Hudson had been listed only for a preliminary hearing, but his barrister Stephen Thomas
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Stress claim after attacks
CLAIMS of constant vandalism on a Redditch estate over several years has prompted a couple to complain to police. Richard and Isabel Armstrong, of Winyates, have written a letter to Chief Superintendent Patsy Lord, claiming they have been caused unnecessary
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Charged with theft
A 20-year-old man will appear before Mid-Warwickshire Magistrates today charged with the attempted theft of a charity box from a Studley chemist. The man was caught by a member of staff at Porteous and Lindsay in High Street last Monday trying to make
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BKL Vase test
STUDLEY manager Mark Chambers and assistant John Mitchell have done their homework on Saturday's Vase opponents Rainworth MW. BKL have to visit the former Vase winners and Chambers is considering assigning a man-to-man marker to their leading scorer who
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Minute's silence for Kingsmen stalwart
KINGS Heath are set to hold a minute's silence before the visit of Cheslyn Hay on Saturday (ko 2.45pm) to honour former player Gary Fletcher. The 35-year-old, who spent a couple of seasons with the nomadic side died of cancer last week leaving a wife
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Praise for home service
DEAR EDITOR -- My wife broke her hip a few weeks ago and was taken to hospital. She was subsequently discharged from the Castle Street site in Worcester quite a few days earlier than expected because Droitwich now has an excellent new service called '
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An issue of safety first
DEAR EDITOR -- K J Cooper, in a recent letter, has got it right (ref: Westlands estate). Trent Close cannot even get a couple of 'No cycling' notices, never mind £1.5 million to do what we like with as Westlands has. Amazingly the neighbouring housing
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Cross corker
HEADLESS Cross Ladies went second by beating Knowle Ladies 6-1. Key players Melanie Potter and Beth Jarrett were injured and Sharon Porter ruled out. And keeper Eve Adams was rested allowing 16-year-old Paula Palfrey-man to make her debut. Hayley Wootton
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ID cards inconvenient
DEAR EDITOR -- The Government is considering compulsory ID cards. The security 'argument' is a flimsy excuse -- ID cards wouldn't have stopped the New York suicide bombers, and will not deter criminals who can easily steal or forge them. Instead they
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Unfair and dangerous!
DEAR EDITOR -- I feel compelled to add to the debate on refuse collection, or lack hereof. The current two-tier system employed by Bromsgrove District Council is both unfair (for those who miss several collections) and a danger to the health of all Bromsgrove
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Residents are losing out
DEAR EDITOR -- I was pleasantly surprised to read that Bromsgrove District Council has decided not to charge elderly council tenants for using the laundry facilities. The comment that Cllr Nick Psirides made gives me concern. He states: 'I am not happy
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'Hanging' offence!
DEAR EDITOR -- I am writing to warn law-abiding citizens of Catshill to 'nail down' their flower pots and to secure their hanging baskets. Two weeks ago I purchased some winter flowering pansies which were made up into a willow hanging basket. I hung
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Clamping threat to village drivers
ALVECHURCH Parish Council is warning drivers who abuse the social club's two-hour parking permit may have their cars clamped. Councillors agreed at a meeting earlier this month that final warning stickers would be issued to motorists who repeatedly ignore
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Walkers' pub stop
TWO marathon men stopped off at a Redditch pub on Thursday as part of a 512-mile trek in aid of meningitis research. Steve Dayman and Steve Fear called in at The Oast House Inn, Papermill Drive, Church Hill on their way from Newcastle's Tyne Bridge to
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Crabbs Cross & Hunt End WI
PRESIDENT Hilary Taylor welcomed members and visitors to the October meeting. Small articles for shoeboxes to be transported to Romania are still being collected. Also, craft gifts to sell at the Acorn Hospice shop are being collected. The draft programme
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Hollywood WI
AT the October meeting, Anne Bradford told more ghost stories. Her theme was Haunted Pubs and her tales were illustrated by slides of the inns where the ghostly goings-on had happened. There were stories from pubs in Kinver, Droitwich, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster
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Redditch Pictorial History Society
ON Tuesday, October 30, at the White Hart, Headless Cross, the society is holding an exhibition entitled An Artist's View of Redditch, showing how the town has been depicted by artists over the years. It will display works by local artists with examples
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The Redditch Society
MEMBERS enjoyed a lecture on fungi and how they affect everyday life. Diana Bateman had a large number of theories and interesting facts at her fingertips. She reminded of the link between the hallucinogenic and poisonous fly-agaric mushroom and folklore
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Wythall History Society
THE subject of certificates for births, marriages and deaths may sound a boring topic - but John Newbold made it fascinating. Mr Newbold is the Superintendent Registrar for Birmingham and he gave a summary of the duties of the 400 Register Offices throughout
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Wythall WI
President for the night Jill Warner welcomed members to the branch's 67th birthday party. The evening had a French theme. The hall was decorated with French flags and pictures and the committee were in fancy dress, several sporting curly moustaches. Business
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Rainbows in town
RAINBOWS will be brightening up the streets of Pershore every Tuesday now a new Guiding pack has been formed. The pre-Brownie group was launched in September and now the 15 members of 1st Pershore Rainbows have made their promises. One of the leaders,
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Three more points for Rovers
Willenhall Town (1) 1 Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 3 Midland Football Alliance JON Ford drilled home a 90th minute penalty as Rovers took three valuable points away from Noose Lane last night. The giant central defender converted the last minute spot-kick after
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Heath set to jazz it up in Germany
A BROMSGROVE bass-player is hoping to bag some jazzed-up transport to take his band to an international music festival next year. Roger Heath, from Willow Close, is one-fifth of The Heart of England Jazz Band who have been invited to perform at Germany's
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United slump
Redditch United were dumped out of the Birmingham Senior Cup by Alliance outfit Rushall Olympic and reduced to nine after an ill-tempered tie.
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STOURPORT Swifts fixtures and results 2001/2002
August 18 Shepshed (h) 2-0 Booth 2 21 RC Warwick (a) 1-0 (og) 25 Clevedon (a) 0-2 27 Evesham (h) 2-3 (og), Cowley September 1 Rugby Utd (h) (FA Cup preliminary round) 5-1 Marsh 2, Charlton, Booth 2 8 Gresley (h) 2-0 Booth 2 11 Redditch (a) 2-1 Langford
