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Woman desperate for news of her mum
A WOMAN who is trying to trace her family is hoping Evening News readers can help reunite them. Carmel Devereux has been hunting for her mother and half-sister, who both have roots in Worcester, for the past 40 years but has had little luck. Carmel was
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Crews tackle fake rail carnage
THESE are the scenes of carnage that greeted the rescue services this weekend at Worcester's busy Shrub Hill Station. But the mangled vehicles and bodies on stretchers weren't for real - the fire brigade, police and ambulance services were taking part
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Chaotic life leads to court
A WOMAN appeared at Worcester Crown Court for a series of offences caused by her "chaotic lifestyle," said her barrister, James McCracken. Jaqueline Worrall, aged 25, had been in custody since July after being arrested on warrant. But since being in jail
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MADD about job swaps
HEADS of local services demonstrated their support for the voluntary sector organisations in Droitwich when they went back to the floor. Mervyn Brookes, manager of the Droitwich Volunteer Bureau, organised the role reversal as part of the Community Service
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Chance to see nation's history
SHAKESPEARE'S marriage bond, Stanley Baldwin's election posters and 16th Century maps will be on show in Worcester next month. Budding historians will have the chance to see behind the scenes at the County Record Office as part of the county council's
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NFU relief over tractor directive
WORCESTERSHIRE and Herefordshire farmers have been celebrating after a European directive ruled they can spend more than two hours a day on their tractors. Worcestershire MEP Liz Lynne and West Midlands MEP Philip Bushill-Matthews spent hours in meetings
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Malvern RFC - Fixtures/Results - 2001/2 season
FIXTURES MIDLANDS ONE Saturday, November 10. Camp Hill v Malvern. Saturday, November 17. Malvern v Kenilworth. RESULTS MIDLANDS ONE 8/9/01: Dunstablians 41, Malvern 7. 15/9/01 (NPI Intermediate Cup) Malvern v Old Halesonians - Malvern walkover. 22/9/01
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Catch-22 for addict
A HEROIN addict told magistrates he was in a Catch-22 situation after being caught in possession of the drug. Ian Tasker, of Rydal Close, Warndon, Worcester, admitted the charge but said he needed help to beat the addiction. Droitwich magistrates ordered
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Help for hospice
FITNESS fanatics are being urged to take part in a hair-raising sponsored event for Worcester-based charity St Richard's Hospice. Peak Fitness, in Sheriff Street, Worcester, is appealing for people to take part in a sponsored chest-waxing event to raise
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County offers free trees to help nature
THREE projects to try to increase the number of trees in Worcestershire have been launched by the county council's Countryside Service. The county council is offering free saplings to anyone who present a tree-planting project in a community wood or village
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'No' to trick and treaters
POLICE across Herefordshire are providing ''No Trick or Treat'' signs for elderly people who find the tradition threatening. The scheme, which is running for its sixth year, is designed to let youngsters know the occupants of houses displaying the poster
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Top stall award
STALLHOLDERS at Worcester's Christmas Fayre could be in line for extra seasonal cheer if they are chosen as being in charge of the best stall. The Mayor of Worcester, Councillor David Clark, will be walking through the fayre on Friday, November 30, to
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Silver surf time
SILVER surfers in Worcestershire will have recycling projects, energy conservation and better health at their fingertips thanks to chat sessions launched by Age Concern. As part of its ongoing Age Resource Desk sessions, the Bromsgrove office is staging
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2001/2 season
FIXTURES EXPRESS & STAR LEAGUE - West Midlands (Regional) League Tuesday, October 30 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Lye Town (7.45). Saturday, November 3 Premier Division: Dudley Town v Malvern Town. Division One (South): Malvern Town Reserves v
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CSA was never meant to do this
THERE was a time when the name of the Child Support Agency sparked fear and anger in the hearts of families the length and breadth of Britain almost on a daily basis. If ever there was an example of good intentions gone wrong, it was the instant chasm
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Charming, jaunty and English
Bridge and Britten Various pieces THERE'S nothing better than to hear English music played at its best. And, for many, there's just nothing better than English music anyway. Frank Bridge and Benjamin Britten are two composers who present to perfection
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Boldmere St Michael 0
Saturday, October 27, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers beat Boldmere St Michael 1-0 in the Midland Football Alliance on Saturday courtesy of Jon Ford's 29th minute pen-alty. The only goal of the game came when Sam Bowen was brought down by goalkeeper Matt Knight
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27/10/01 - Roke is proving big Sixways hit
DUNCAN Roke has revealed concussion was the spark behind his knock-out tries this season. Worcester's new try-scoring king has proved a real hit among the supporters with his surging runs from midfield. However, the former Henley man believes it was the
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Robber in failed raid
A postmistress faced down an armed robber who demanded money. Christine Kenyon was in Malvern Wells Post Office, along with a female shop assistant and a male customer, at about 3.15pm on Wednesday. She saw robber - and gun - outside the window before
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City win can pay off in Diamonds
A LUCRATIVE FA Cup home clash with Third Division Rushden & Diamonds awaits the winners of Worcester City and Belper Town's fourth qualifying round replay at St George's Lane tonight (7.45). But City manager John Barton has warned that if his side
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Clarke leads his side back to top
JOHN Brain paid tribute to his 'Captain Marvel' as a Ben Clarke-inspired Worcester roared back to the top of National One. The Sixways chief was delighted with his team who clinched five league points with a 40-23 win at Otley despite a stirring second
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29/10/01 - City win can pay off in Diamonds
A LUCRATIVE FA Cup home clash with Third Division Rushden & Diamonds awaits the winners of Worcester City and Belper Town's fourth qualifying round replay at St George's Lane tonight (7.45). But City manager John Barton has warned that if his side
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Sims and Co lose to Aussies
DAVE Sims enjoyed a rare game as he captained the English National Divisions rugby union side in a 34-22 defeat against Australia 'A' at Welford Road, Leicester yesterday. The Worcester lock, who has spent much of the season sitting on the Sixways bench
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Rookie keeper peps Swifts
TEENAGE goalkeeper Adrian Hipkins had a debut to remember as he helped guide Stourport Swifts to a 1-0 Dr Martens Western Division victory at Sutton Coldfield Town. The 18-year-old rookie, called into the side after regular Rob Clarke suffered a groin
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Stourport Swifts FC - Fixtures and Results - 2001/2
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
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Events in and around Worcester
Evening Primrose Club - Bereavement Support Service Widows & Widowers. Oct 30. 7.30pm. Dragon Inn, The Tything, Worcester (01905 26966). Worcester & District Philatelic and Post Card Society. 'King John Tavern' Mortimer Quiz. Oct 30. 7.30pm. Powick
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
The Power of Drawing and the Love of Nature by John Ruskin. A selection of drawings and water-colours exhibited here at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. Clarence St, Cheltenham. (01242 237431).Oct 6-Nov 25. Free admissions). Mon-Sat 10-5.20pm/Sun
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A guide to the best sounds around
Nov 3 Krystei M/F duo. Barbourne Ex-Service Mens Club, The Moors, Worcester.
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Classical and easy listening
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Concert. Oct 27. 7pm. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Box Office (021 780 3333). Elgar - the musical context of his career by Simon Mundy (Elgar biographer). Oct 31. 7.30pm. The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath
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Thanks from America
I understand from my cousin Mrs C Parkes, of Kempsey, that the people of Worcester have donated a very large sum of money to help the families of the victims of the World Trade Centre bombing in New York. I am sure the people of the US, as well as myself
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Courtesy seems to have gone
I wonder how many car drivers agree that the courtesy of most motorists leaves a lot to be desired. I quote some examples which I'm sure you have all encountered: You are in a side turning waiting to join a line of slow moving traffic in the direction
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Let there be light - but not a bright one!
MY neighbours across the road recently installed a "security" light in their back garden. It was set up so that it shone directly into our kitchen window and made it impossible to see where we were going down the garden path. I pointed this out to them
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Otley 23 Worcester 40
Saturday, October 27, 2001 THERE were a few eyebrows raised when Ben Clarke was brought to Worcester in the summer. Few thought the former England powerhouse would have the stomach for rainy days in Yorkshire, squelching around in the mud. Many questioned
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Variety on Stratford stages
THEATRE fans are being promised a real blast as The Royal Shakespeare Company starts its autumn visitor's season. Top national and international companies will be performing at Stratford-upon-Avon's Royal Shakespeare Theatre, The Other Place and The Swan
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KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FC MATCH FACTS - 2001/2002
Sat July 14 Bromsgrove Rovers (a) 4-0 Broughton, Hadley 2, Bird Mon July 16 Halesowen Harriers (a) 6-1 Middleton, Bird 2, Shilton, Shail, Ducros Wed July 18 Evesham United (a) 1-1 Faulds Sat July 21 Redditch United (a) 3-0 Hadley, Hinton, Middleton Tues
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Families were at home in the hall
The fascinating and painstakingly researched new book Perdiswell Past and Present by Joan Hinks tells us much about the well-to-do families who lived in the country mansion which stood at the heart of the area. Perdiswell Hall, an 18th Century property
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Spooky gallery of ghoulish gadgetry
TRICK-or-treat, trick-or-treat, we don't want your money, we just want a sweet. Is it just me who was I told to say this by my mum before intrepidly trudging the streets draped in 'blood' spattered sheets, wart-nosed and rubber masked? Probably, but in
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Pope off in cup defeat
Bridgnorth Town (2) 3 B'grove Rovers (0) 2 Rameses League Cup BROMSGROVE Rovers crashed out of the Rameses League Cup in the first round after a 3-2 defeat at Bridgnorth Town. Ex-Rovers boss Steve Daley had fired his men up for this cup tie, and Town
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Different memory of flood event
IT is strange how the passage of time alters people's memories. A visit to the Evening News archives reveals Prime Minister Tony Blair received a less-than-warm welcome when he visited Bewdley at the end of last year. The area was being ravaged by floods
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Not sorry to see Harold go
NOT everybody was sad to hear about the surprise resignation of hospitals' boss Harold Musgrove. Peter Luff and Mike Foster both said he had done a decent job for the people of Worcestershire with Mr Luff suggesting he should stay on. But Dr Richard Taylor
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That's not the MP I knew...
THE outspoken antics of MP Paul Marsden have raised many eyebrows in the past week. But none have been raised higher than those of Mike Foster. The City MP shared a House of Commons office with Mr Marsden for the best part of three years after they were
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Belper Town 2 Worcester City 2
Saturday, October 27, 2001 LIKE a badly beaten boxer clinging to the ropes for survival, Worcester City emerged battered and bruised to fight another day after an en-thralling 2-2 FA Cup clash at Belper Town. That they clung on for a draw is in no small
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Plans for building up industry in the area
THE region's development agency popped into Worcester to give a presentation to the local business community on its aims and ambitions. Businessmen and women and representatives from county, city and district councils heard how Advantage West Midlands
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Efficiency awards
COMPANIES from Worcester and Droitwich have been recognised in the 2001 Accelerate Supplier Awards. The awards celebrate Midlands' automotive component manufacturers which have improved their business processes and efficiency through the Accelerate programme
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Firm sees trade rise
A MALVERN company worried about the potentially devastating effects on its trade caused by the war in Afghanistan has seen an increase in business enquiries. WordsWorth International, based in Christchurch Road, supplies safety, security and fibre-optic
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Please, leave my dad alone
A TEENAGER is begging the Prime Minister to tell the Child Support Agency to leave her father alone, because she fears its demands for money will force him to leave Worcester. Sixteen-year-old San Handley has written to Tony Blair, asking him to intervene
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Getaway rider's crash
AN alleged shoplifter making a frantic getaway on a pushbike ploughed into a woman as she walked along a Worcester street. Passers-by looked on in shock as the man, believed to have stolen items from the city's Woolworths store, hit the pedestrian outside
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Residents to fight estate's problems
TACKLING petty crime, cracking down on litter louts and forming a neighbourhood watch scheme were some of the issues highlighted at a community meeting in Worcester. Residents, police, youth workers and council members joined forces at Ronkswood Community
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Post dream turns into a nightmare
A DREAM lifestyle has turned into a nightmare of debt and despair for a Malvern postmaster who says he has been forced to shut up shop. Paul Clarke says he is nearly £30,000 in debt since taking over West Malvern Post Office seven months ago and has no
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Ornaments will be permitted to stay
CHURCH officials have had a re-think after a distraught Worcester woman contacted the Evening News over threats to remove ornaments left on her mother's grave. Jackie Brown claims she was ordered to take two small stone animals from the grave at St James
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Child's scooter was thrown into canal
A STUDENT went on a "spree of vandalism" in Droitwich after a night out with friends. Leighton Mitchell stole a child's scooter and threw it in the canal during the rampage in July. Droitwich magistrates heard that 20-year-old Mitchell, a second-year
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Theatre group in plea for pianist
AN amateur theatre group aiming to hit the high notes in its next production has issued a desperate plea for a pianist. Youngsters of Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society's Youth Section are on the look out for someone to play at rehearsals for Annie
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Police appeal for witnesses after robberies believed to be linked
POLICE are asking sharp-eyed witnesses to come forward with information on two recent robberies that could be linked to each other. The most recent robbery took place at Three Springs Road, Pershore, when two men walked into Cox Cars and demanded money
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Aiming to make difference
COMMUNITY leaders have been making a difference by going back to the floor as volunteers. Mervyn Brookes, manager of the Droitwich Volunteer Bureau, challenged local leaders to become a volunteer as part of the Make a Difference Day Project. The acting
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Trust gives hoist aid to home
ELDERLY people at a Droitwich residential home have been given a helping hand, thanks to a charitable trust. The Patients' Aid Association Hospital and Medical Charities Trust has enabled the town's Dorset House to buy vital equipment. The largest item
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Police held bus woman
A WORCESTER woman was taken off a bus by police as she made her way to court. Violet Miller was the only passenger on the service from the city to Droitwich on Friday morning. Droitwich magistrates heard the 39-year-old mother-of-five had broken her bail
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Planning for future
PLANNING chief Stuart McNidder is one of the key figures overseeing Worcester City Football Club's plans to develop a new stadium. If the bid for a new ground and B&Q store is accepted in principle, the city council's director of technical services
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Skaters must wait for park plans
SKATERS in Upton-upon-Severn who have managed to find £1,000 for a new skate park are still no nearer their goal. Skaters were encouraged to come up with the cash by the promise that the town council would add the remainder. And when the August 31 deadline
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Employee took cash
A furniture store saleswoman who stole from her employer when she was in debt has been fined £150, with £100 costs, and ordered to repay the money. Tracy Fletcher, 30, of Dunnington Avenue, Kidderminster, admitted two thefts, involving £429, from Carter's
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26/10/01 - Only floods could have saved Upton
UPTON first XV entertained top-of-the-table Edwardians on Saturday. UPTON 3pts, EDWARDIANS 21pts Despite heavy overnight rain the pitch was in perfect condition although after this match Upton may have wished for floods to help defend their perfect home
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Magic ingredients from talented Cara
SHE'S young, talented and determined to take the folk genre into a new, exciting direction. Musical gypsy Cara Dillon, who is living from home-to-home admits that the magic ingredients of her new sounds are down to the music arrangement. With a pure voice
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Fantastic chance for folk musicians
YOUNG aspiring folk musicians wanting to carve out a career in the music world could soon be given expert advice, guidance and support thanks to a prestigious Worcester venue. Huntingdon Hall is launching a folk mentoring scheme which will link young
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29/10/01 - Clarke leads his side back to top
JOHN Brain paid tribute to his 'Captain Marvel' as a Ben Clarke-inspired Worcester roared back to the top of National One. The Sixways chief was delighted with his team who clinched five league points with a 40-23 win at Otley despite a stirring second
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Red carpet for a Royal customer
IT was a case of water, water everywhere when the Malvern Water factory rolled out the red carpet for one of its most important customers. But the heavy downpours and grey skies failed to dampen the spirits of the Princess Royal who spent more than an
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County ace in £13,770 Madrid pay day
WORCESTERSHIRE'S John Bickerton picked up a handsome cheque for £13,770 for finishing joint 12th in yesterday's Madrid Open. The Droitwich professional completed his fourth successive under par round to close on -14, just six shots behind South African
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Wolves double defeat
WORCESTER Wolves' hopes of a quarter-final place in the National Basketball Trophy were dealt a blow with defeats at Manchester and Teeside at the weekend. Victory in either of the matches would have practically cemented a place in the last eight of the
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KCs back in promotion hunt
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians are back on the promotion trail after an impressive 19-6 win at Telford in Midlands Three West (North). The victory took them up to third in the league, just a point behind leaders Aston Old Edwardians. In truth, the game was a
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Umpires shortage causing concern
A LEADING Worcester-based cricket official believes plans to raise the standards of the game in the Midlands are in danger of collapsing as early as next summer because of a lack of umpires to officiate in matches at club and league level. The concern
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What's on at your local cinema
ENIGMA (15) Kate Winslet falls for a brilliant Second World War code breaker at Bletchley Park. Odeon, Worcester (12.15, 3.00, 6.00, 8.30 Fri-Tues). Malvern Cinema (8.00 Fri/Sat) (7.30 Sun-Thurs) AMERICAN PIE 2 (15) The college kids with the raging hormones
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Bewdley Quakers
A silent peace vigil will be held every Tuesday, until further notice, from 6pm until 7pm by the side of the HSBC Bank, Load Street. This is to remember the victims in the current conflicts in the United States, Afghanistan and the Middle East, and to
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20/10/01 - Malvern pay for poor discipline
MALVERN'S first visit to Delves Road saw a ding-dong battle with the hosts just shading the result after a nail-biting match which saw the lead change several times. WALSALL 35pts, MALVERN 30pts Malvern started in positive fashion, taking the play to
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Thanks for help
I AM writing to you on behalf of the Brian Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT), which marks its 10th Anniversary this week. Brain Injury can happen to any of us - around one million people go to accident and emergency departments with a head injury every
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What's on at your local theatre
Swan Theatre, The Moors, Worcester. Tickets available from box office (01905 27322). Red Skies over the Severn. Oct 25-Nov 10. 7.30pm. Swan Theatre. The Moors. Worcester. Tickets available from box office (01905 27322). Chicago - The Musical. Oct 29 -
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What happened to democracy?
ON the Sunday following the US tragedy of September 11, on Radio 4 an American citizen living in the north east of England asked the BBC to broadcast all listeners' comments, including the anti-American ones. This listener wanted to know why there were
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Play is not all doom and gloom
I DON'T think anyone believes farming is easy, or indeed well-paid nowadays. With all the news reports about BSE, prices of livestock falling and of course, foot-and-mouth, it's easy to see why farming families are struggling to survive. And indeed if
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Treachery tale is a real gripper
Shadow of the Osprey. Peter Watt, Corgi. £6.99 Set in Australia, in the early days of settlement, this rip-roaring novel soon gets you in its grip. Treachery, both in families vying for power and individuals settling scores, is a dominant theme in the
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Help for diabetes sufferers
Real Food For Diabetics, by Molly Perham (Foulsham, £5.99) Here is a book that will be of invaluable help for people suffering from diabetes. It will help them live a healthy and normal life without the worry and inconvenience of inventing and preparing
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An indispensable guide
Nepal (Lonely Planet, £12.99) Squeezed between the Asian giants of India and China, Nepal is a land of contrasts. From the soaring mountains of the Himalayas, to the fertile valleys of the south, from the bustling fume-filled streets of Khatmandu to the
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Happy ending to lost albums saga
MANY readers have telephoned or written in since I recently published a portrait photograph taken more than half-a-century ago. It was of the man who had clearly compiled the bumper bundle of large photo albums handed in some weeks ago to Nicole Burnett
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What's On
Theatre October To Oct 27-You're Only Young Twice by Ron Aldridge at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm, 8pm. £10-£18. Box Office (01684) 892277. 27-Ennio Marchetto at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £10, 312. Box Office (01684
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Inquest told how driver crushed by lorry
A 59-year-old Evesham lorry driver died in hospital three weeks after he was crushed by a 23-tonne tipper lorry that had rolled out of control, an inquest heard on Tuesday. Cyril Bedenham of Montfort Street, Evesham, died on April 24 this year at Warwick
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JOHN GOODHEAD Manager, Birmingham Dogs Home
NOBODY will ever hear John Goodhead complaining of having a "rough" time at work. Mr Goodhead MBE, who joined Birmingham Dogs Home in 1969, has "loved every minute of his time" at the centre, of which he is now manager. Mr Goodhead, of Blakedown, was
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Strat's the way to do it, Bromsgrove
Stratford RFC 7 Bromsgrove RFC 44 Midlands Two West BROMSGROVE Rugby Club's first team continued their winning ways at third placed Stratford with a convincing five-try margin. The victory -- their fifth league win in a row -- was reward for a good all-round
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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) 39-8 27 Otley (A) 40-23 November 3 Moseley Cup 4 (A) 11 Bracknell
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Southen United 1 Kidderminster Harriers 0
Saturday, October 27, 2001 ASSISTANT manager Gary Barnett bemoaned a lack of imagination as Kidderminster Harriers enjoyed plenty of possession but still lost 1-0 at Southend United in Division Three. It was hoped Harriers might build on Tuesday's fine
