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Bret battle but hosts on a high
East Gloucester 2, Bretforton 1 BRETFORTON travelled to East Gloucester on Saturday for what they knew was going to be one of their toughest fixtures of the season. From the start the home side applied pressure and within ten minutes had taken the lead
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Super Cooper's magic a boost for Bidford
Bidford Ladies 5, Campden 1 CAPTAIN Sally Holmes gave an under strength visiting side the lead on the Big Meadow but Bidford were soon level through winger Faye Marchant. The score remained tied until after the interval after which the home side took
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Musical marathon
A SCHOOLTEACHER has been playing organs across the country as part of a charity challenge. Christopher Nixon began the 2,000-mile musical marathon of every cathedral city in England, by playing at Durham Cathedral. Forty-one houses of worship and six
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Bid to curb boy's abusive language
POLICE in Herefordshire have slapped an Anti-Social Behaviour Order on a 14-year old youth in an attempt to curb his foul language and bad behaviour. Gavin Mark Barratt is the fourth person to receive an ASBO, which will remain in place for a further
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Awards evening
THE annual meeting and presentation evening of Stainweld Cricket League is at Wilden Club on Tuesday from 7.30pm. The agenda will involve election of officers, new clubs welcome and presentation of awards.
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Poppy maker's proud day
POPPIES worn by families honouring wartime veterans during this Sunday's Remembrance Parade may have been made by a nimble-fingered Hanbury man. Tim Morris, of Courts Close, assembles the paper flowers for the Royal British Legion. Since 1990, he has
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Children face Frank legacy
WHILE the new Harry Potter film has captured the nation's interest, it seems Worcester's schoolchildren are also bursting with enthusiasm for the forthcoming Anne Frank exhibition. More than 4,000 children from 42 schools have snapped up bookings in advance
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Officers given false details
A YOUTH narrowly escaped being locked up after twice giving police false details to avoid prosecution. Magistrates heard how the 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, lied about his identity after being caught stealing £24.29 of cosmetics
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Disaster workshop at County Hall
WORCESTER students will be gaining hands-on experience of managing a crisis when they take part in a workshop at County Hall. The first and second year students of the BTEC National Public Services course at Worcester Sixth Form College will be holding
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Late-duty chemists
REDDITCH town centre rota chemist is Carrington and Turner, Church Green West, open every day except Saturday and Sunday until 7pm. Foxlydiate Chemist, Batchley Road, Batchley, is open on Sunday from 10-11am. Knights Chemist, Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross
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Health chief urges calm at TB school
A TEACHER at a Kidderminster school has contracted the infectious disease tuberculosis. However, health chiefs have urged parents not to worry as they say it is a common strain easily treated by drugs. The teacher at St John's Middle School was diagnosed
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Poppy pride cuts generation gap
FOLK of all ages will remember those who died in war this Sunday. Everyone from war veterans to youngsters will wear their poppies with pride at remembrance parades and services across the district to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lucinda
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Charting a rich and varied past
THE Wyre Forest district has been birthplace to Prime Ministers on both sides of the globe, had its fair share of colourful characters and evolved distinctive industries over the years. Mail services as we know them today were the brainchild of one of
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EDUCATION
Colleges North East Worcestershire (NEW) College: Peakman Street, Redditch (01527 570020). Open University West Midland Region: 66 High Street, Harbourne, Birmingham (0121 428 1550). Nursery schools Bordesley Nursery School: 326 Birmingham Road, Bordesley
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Otters back in clean Stour
THE River Stour in Kiddermin-ster has cleaned up its act to be hailed a success. The Environment Agency's River Quality Survey said the Stour had benefited from a series of anti-pollution initiatives over the last decade. It has cleared up to such an
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Cash aid provides a sporting chance
CALLING all talented young sportsmen and women in Wyre Forest - do you need a cash injection to help you become one of the stars of tomorrow? The Ray Mercer Sporting Foundation is appealing to youngsters, who are aiming for the top of the sporting world
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Council backs youth cafe bid
CAF culture is set to hit Cleobury Mortimer. Four teenage students from Lacon Childe School are behind a plan to set up a youth caf for youngsters. Gavin Bache, George Bills and Mike Wiffin, all 13, and Andrew Sant, 14, started working on the scheme as
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Book glories in colourful county
CLEOBURY Mortimer and the Severn Valley Railway are among attractions featured in a new book which takes a look at the glories of Shropshire. The lavishly illustrated 80-page publication is the work of regional journalist Shirley Tart and Worcestershire
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Opera opens
DARING disguises, and comic confusion abound in a lavish operetta at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. Johann Strauss's Die Fledermaus opens from November 19 to November 24 in a new production from the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Tickets: 01242 572573.
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He's a hip cat
BLUES singer/songwriter Catfish Keith swims into Worcester next Tuesday. The acoustic bluesman from Chicago, who was given his name by a West Indian friend, will be on stage at the Huntingdon Hall from 8pm to promote his new album Fistful of Riffs. Tickets
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Land of scholars and poets
AN Alcester man who was born and brought up just miles from the Afghan border wants to address people's misconceptions about Afghanistan. Following the terrorist attacks on America, Shahid Juned, a Muslim and husband of Warwickshire County Councillor
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Please give what you can
REMEMBRANCE Day this year falls, appropriately, on Sunday, November 11, with services in Redditch at St Stephen's and St Matthias and St George in Astwood Bank. May I urge everyone to support however they can this year's Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
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Watch out for Friday results
WE are being asked in a referendum if we want a directly elected mayor to run Redditch. The Government set up this project to modernise local government. If, therefore, we believe in New Labour and their efforts to improve the borough, why is the Labour
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Thousands going unclaimed
TOURISM accommodation owners in Redditch are not taking advantage of £33,000 made available to help ease the pain of the foot and mouth crisis. Worcestershire Tourism Partnership received the money from Business Link (Shropshire) to give to accommodation
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Town events mapped out
A MAP detailing leisure and cultural activities regularly taking place across the town is being drawn up following an in-depth survey. Complaints were made to Redditch Council that there was nothing for young people to do in the town. The calls sparked
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100 years ago
November 9, 1901. William M Newberry, late landlord of the Woodman Inn, Astwood Bank, who attempted to murder his wife on Thursday in last week, afterwards cutting his own throat in a shocking manner, died in the Smallwood Hospital, Redditch, on Thursday
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Records crashing
SWIMMING: Chris Holmes and world record-breaking Claire Cashmore were among the swimmers shining at Disability Sport England's most successful BT National Short Course Championships. Paralympic star Holmes, who hails from Kidderminster but competes in
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New bosses happy with Stourport start
HOCKEY: Sizzling Stourport prevented a shock by defeating National League Division Two table-toppers Nottingham 3-1 in the Hockey Association Cup third round. During the lead-up to the season, there was talk of various coaches coming to take over from
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Challenge joy for district athletes
ATHLETICS: Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club's youngsters did Wyre Forest proud with great results at the Reebok Cross Challenge in Birmingham. The U-15 girls team were crowned champions in the 3km event, while the U-13 boys finished second. Fay
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8/11/01 - Yob culture to blame for Paul's treatment
YOU hardly needed to be a visionary to predict the outpouring of emotion once Henry Paul was called into Clive Woodward's England squad. It is now a rather unpalatable symptom of the yob culture which has invaded sport and taken root within the most base
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Marathon Martin back
ATHLETICS: Amazing Feet's Martin Proudler made his marathon comeback after a three-year break with a four hour 51 minute run at Harrow. Proudler actually ran over 27 miles due to poor marshalling as he completed his 95th marathon. Wayne Slater and Craig
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Trimpley pair on form
ANGLING: Rob Hart and Paul Wooddisse sailed away with both races in Trimpley's Saturday GP14 class competition. They took the two events ahead of Ray Drury and Richard Turnock with Mike Stout the only Laser sailor. Conditions at the weekend could not
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Mature artists ripe for showcase event
MATURE students of an art tuition group will have their work showcased in a public display next month. Stourport Library will stage the exhibition of paintings and drawings by 14 members of the Wednesday Painters, who meet at Shrawley Village Hall each
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8/11/01 - Injury jinx hits Chalmers bid
CRAIG Chalmers will miss Sunday's showdown with Bracknell after his injury jinx struck again. The former Scotland fly-half has been ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's National One clash at Sixways with another hamstring problem. The 33-year-old lasted
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Porter's prize
TRAMPOLINING: Dominic Porter has a bounce in his step after reaching national level in trampolining well ahead of schedule. The Kidderminster schoolboy has reached grade two at just nine-years-old and competes for Worcestershire schools this month against
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Quiz maestros
PARISH GAMES: Upper Arley won the final event of the Parish Games, a quiz night, which was at Stourport Sports Club prior to the presentations. Five teams battled it out, answering questions set by Tony Powell. Quiz result: 1 Upper Arley, Wolverley and
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Town aces make a mixed opening
TENNIS: Stourport have made a mixed start to the Winter League programme with a selection of wins, draws and losses. The Men's A team in Division One were beaten 3-1 by Droitwich. Rob and Derek Tarpey won a match but also lost one, while Chris Nuttall
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Scrambling home
GOLF: The Captain's "Drive-In" Texas Scramble at Cleobury Mortimer ws won by Lynn Pinner, Tony Selly, Frank Perry and Stuart Smith with 57.9 nett. Second in the competition for new skipper Peter Colquitt were Carl Genese, Steve Clifford, Grant Carbines
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Stourport are out to improve
STOURPORT Ladies first eleven are hoping they can do better on Saturday against Worcester Norton thirds than they did against their second string last weekend when they lost 5-1 in the Worcestershire Hockey League First Division. Saturday's match is also
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POOLE HALL FISHERIES
WEIGHTS from 23lb to 64lb have been recorded on all waters. Popular baits have been catmeat, maggots and luncheonmeat. Saturday Open, Heron: Andy Morrison (Spartans) 26lb 3oz (peg 16), Stuart Taylor (Wrensbury AC) 24-8 (26), Phil Taylor (Wrensbury AC)
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MOORLANDS FARM
WEDNESDAY, Meadow: Paul Rowbury 57-3 (14), S Woodall 53-15 (52), J Cockayne 53-9. Thursday, Cost Cutter, Meadow and Bank: Clive Munslow 84-13, B Cawley 57-12, B Hill 56-10. Friday, Meadow: Adam Toal 90-8 (30), P Gould 73-13, Woodall 72-2. Saturday, Meadow
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WILLOW MARSH
DUE to the favourable weather conditions, carp catches have been excellent on Dragonfly Pool. Saturday Morning Open, Dragonfly: Steve Walton 48-9, Martin Ridgeway 47-6, Mark Johnson 19-9. Sunday Morning, Golden Maggot AC, Dragonfly: Warren Jennings 47
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A man doing his job, and doing it well
IT was with sadness that I read the letter from Frank Jury (Shuttle/Times and News, November 1) complaining that he was caught parking in a disabled bay without displaying the appropriate card. I too had the misfortune to do the same thing, on the Crossley
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The one-way ticket
IN the light of possibly large legal and prison costs from the public purse, any British citizen who expresses a desire to fight with the Taliban should be assisted - with a one way ticket. FRED FULLOM, Bourton-on-the-Water.
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Money taken in raid
BURGLARS made off with hundreds of pounds in cash after using a crowbar to force their way into a Kidderminster home. The intruders stole a crowbar from a shed in Marlpool Place and used it to break in to the house. Cash was taken and damage caused to
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Spoils atmosphere
REGARDING the thieves who stole a charity box from Roseby's shop in Bridge Street, Evesham - items have been known to mysteriously disappear from the Oxfam Charity shop I work in in High Street, Worcester. We have to keep our eyes peeled, which spoils
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LYTTELTON AA
WINTER League first round, fished at Stourport: Dave Kruckow (Good Intent) 6-12, Paul Pearsill (Tomkinsons) 6-1, Martin Tayloe (Squirrel) 5-15, Jim Morris (Good Intent) 3-15-8dr, Chris Middleton (Squirrel) 3-3. Teams on the day: Squirrel 25 points, Good
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Many familiar faces
HAVING 'trod the boards' for 20 or more years with Chipping Campden Mothers Club, when attending the Lifford Hall to see 'Tom The Pipers Son' was delighted to see familiar faces in the cast. It was a brilliant show, never a dull moment, also a plus -
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A man doing his job, and doing it well
IT was with sadness that I read the letter from Frank Jury (Shuttle/Times & News, November 1) complaining that he was caught parking in a disabled bay without displaying the appropriate card. I too had the misfortune to do the same thing, on the Crossley
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High praise on recycling
WYRE Forest people have received a pat on the back for showing a lot of bottle and proving a "glass act" when it comes to recycling. This month sees the district council's Grime's A Crime campaign in association with the Shuttle Times and News turn its
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WOLVERLEY AC
CANAL match: P Brookes 2-8.5, P Garrington 1-7, M Pitt and S Lancett 0-10. The next contest will be on the Salwarpe on November 18, draw at 7.30am.
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Firms sign up to code
A LUCKY 13 have now signed up to the Grime's A Crime Business Code of Conduct on Waste Management. The Roll of Honour aims to highlight district firms that have agreed to a set of guidelines including keeping premises clean, checking waste containers
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Rehab for bag thief
A SHOPLIFTER fuelled by drug addiction came to her senses after being remanded in custody, Worcester Crown Court heard. Tracey Evans was caught twice in two days stealing handbags. But during three months of detention she rebuilt her life, said Nigel
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Free treatment on offer from society
IF you are one of the compassionate people who observe and feed foxes when they visit your gardens, you may see signs of the awful mange (bald patches appearing on their backs). If treated early it is curable. Please contact the National Fox Welfare Society
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Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
Evesham Utd Jnrs U-13 3, Alcester Ath 1 LEAGUE leaders Alcester saw their two-year unbeaten record come to an end last Saturday. Both sides spurned good chances in a pulsating opening period but Daniel Hackling wasn't so wasteful when firing United ahead
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Unbeaten trio march on but only two top table
THREE teams boast unbeaten records in the Stratford Alliance but only two of them top their respective sections. Needlemakers and Alcester Lions are the top dogs in Herald Division One and Cutler Division Two respectively, but Bretforton Old Boys make
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Obeying God, no matter how difficult it may be
HAVING read the articles regarding the gay sex row at St John's Church, Kidderminster, surely the point that many people seem to have missed is that Charles Raven is not a revolutionary, urging people to believe something that is new and unheard of. He
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Treble for Cox as Littleton go nap
Littleton 5, Coleshill Town Res 0 UNBEATEN Littleton continued their good start to the season with a convincing 5-0 victory to record their eighth win in 11 Midland Combin-ation Division Three outings. For the first 15 minutes the game was even, with
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COCK AND MAGPIE/RODMASTERS AC
LYTTELTON waters, pegs 44-79, at Stourport: Robert Evans 4-9, Derek Willis 3-11, Reg Bastable 3-8-8, Pete Trueman 3-4, Paul Wilson 2-6-12, Steve Freeman 2-6-4.
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Green's glory on black day for league leaders
DIVISION Three leaders, Broadway United, lost their unbeaten Evesham Sunday League record at Salford Rovers. Leading at the interval with a Hawkins goal, United were hit by four second half goals from Brett Green. Despite Sheridan and Rich adding to the
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Take up whistle
NOW couldn't be a better time to take up the whistle and see what referees require to take control of local matches. All the recent publicity about refereeing standards has put the job into the media spotlight. Now, there's the chance to find out more
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HARE AND HOUNDS AC
TOP Barn: E McKeown 9-7, B Hale 6-6, DG Mole 1-15. Points to date: C Brown 129, McKeown 123, Mole 120, G Wilkes 114, Hale 112. The next contest will be on November 18 at Forest Farm - meet at the venue at 7.30am. The annual meeting will be on November
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Town in cup crash
Leamington 1, Pershore Town 0 TOWN'S troubles continued with defeat in the Endsleigh Challenge Cup on a day when newly appointed manager, Dave Connell, was admitted to hospital for emergency surgery. Happily, he was back at the helm in midweek, and he
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Robbing men of their best
AS a non-Anglican, I feel a sadness at the way the controversy at St John's Church has allowed the peripheral issues to cloud and almost hide the real basic issue which has brought about this situation. We can all be prone to "personality bashing" to
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Double a must for topsy-turvy Robins
AFTER the disappointment of their FA Trophy exit last weekend, Evesham United attempt to get their Dr Martens League Western Division title ambitions back on track on Saturday. Phil Mullen's men will be bidding to record their first "double" of the season
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Charlie's a thorn in United's side!
Dulwich Hamlet 3, Evesham United 1 EVESHAM United's FA Trophy trail came to an abrupt end at the first fence in a leafy suburb of South East London last Saturday, writes Mick Clewes. There was to be no repeat of last year's exploits when United reached
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COOKLEY AS
WEST Diglis: N Walford 14-0, C Monger 7-0, Dave Smith 6-2. The open Fur and Feather is on Sunday at Cookley - draw 7am. Members are requested to take a prize.
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Seven shock for Bewdley
BEWDLEY Town were dumped out of the JW Hunt Cup 7-1 by Midland Combination Division One side Blackheath Invensys. The West Midland Division One team began brightly but slack marking for the first goal and hesitation for the second allowed Blackheath to
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PARK INN AC
KINVER Canal: Barry Chesson 3-10, Shaun Pearce 3-0, Steve Wilson 2-6-8. A general meeting will be held on Sunday at 7.30pm. Haye Farm is the venue for the next contest on Sunday, November 18. Those taking part should meet at Park Inn at 7.30am.
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November 8, 2001
JUST imagine that you own a machine, quietly standing in the corner of your house. It needs some water and fuel to keep it going, but on the whole, it's an efficient machine. And what does it do for you? Depending on the model you have got, it prints
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A royal show from Three Crowns pub
THREE Crowns gained a useful 6-2 victory over Birmingham side Fox United in Kidderminster and District Football League Sunday Division Four. Hoobrook Crown edged a high-scoring game at Corn Exchange Harriers 5-4 in the same division. Wilden Village beat
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GOLDEN MAGGOT AC
STOURPORT youngster Warren Jennings secured second place overall in the season's aggregate competition at Willow Marsh Fishery with a fine win on the Dragonfly Pool. It was Jennings' second win of the year. Tim Jones underlined his unassailable lead in
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Athletic outrun local rivals
RAMPANT Kidderminster Athletic were in top form in Stourport and District Youth League U-12 Division One, hammering rivals Cookley Colts 9-0. Kingswinford Colts, based at Wolverley, hammered U-15 bottom side Ferndale Youth 12-1. For Cookley, the U-16
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Milan weave magic
INDOOR Milan top scored this week in Stourport Sports Centre's Adult Five-a-Side Winter League when they beat Professionals A 10-1. In Division One, The Harriers Reserves and PSV Hangover drew 6-6. Premier: AC Ram 0, Samba Boys 4; St Johns Social 1-B
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The very model of a show
A RIP-roaring romp is on the bill at the Palace Theatre this month with Redditch Operatic Society's Broadway version of The Pirates of Penzance. The society's autumn production, with a budget of more than £12,000, runs at the theatre from Tuesday, November
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Musical will be first for new theatre
NEXT week sees the first musical to be staged at the Birmingham Hippodrome after its £28 million development project. Bill Kenwright presents Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman's hit West End musical Whistle Down the Wind at the Hurst Street venue from
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Ragged KCs miss chance of a shock
WASTEFUL Kidderminster Carolians threw away a good chance of progressing from the Intermediate Cup third round with one of their worst displays for a long time. KCs fell 24-6 at Camp Hill who are two divisions above them but have lost all six league matches
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Seconds return home for defeat
CLEOBURY Mortimer staged a seconds home game at last but lost 36-22 to visitors Stourbridge fourths. They were confident of extending their scoring spree yet came up against a big, powerful side. Stourbridge asserted their authority early on with two
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Texas treat for Brit star
Stourport's Katy McGowan has been selected to play rugby for the state of Texas. McGowan turns out for the Dallas Debutantes and recently scored four tries to help her team to victory over Houston. She played for Texas in a tournament in New Mexico where
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Barton chases new signing
MANAGER John Barton is chasing a Nationwide Conference player ahead of Worcester City's Dr Martens Premier Division clash with Cambridge City on Saturday. But City's boss is doubtful whether he will be able to finalise a deal to land the player and bolster
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Molby has to delay plans
JAN Molby's plans to run the rule over Swansea City midfielder Michael Keegan have been put on ice. The Kidderminster Harriers' manager had hoped to parade the former England Under 18 international squad player in last night's Avon Insurance League Division
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Malvern in 'relegation' four-pointer
MALVERN Rugby Club travel to bottom club Camp Hill on Saturday for what could be an early relegation 'four-pointer' in Midlands One. The Spring Lane side have endured a torrid time since their promotion to Midlands' top league, having won just one game
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Luctonians prepare to embrace new era
LUCTONIANS have the opportunity to cement their place as the number one rugby union team in Herefordshire when they go head to head their rivals on Saturday. The Mortimer Park club have made an impressive start to life in Midlands One this season but
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Heroes ready to lead parade
ARMED services veterans from Wyre Forest will be among representatives of the Parachute Regiment and the Airborne Division leading London's Remembrance Day parade past the Cenotaph on Sunday. Six members of Kidderminster's Royal British Legion are due
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Towns to honour war dead
THOSE who made the ultimate sacrifice in warfare will be commemorated throughout Wyre Forest when Remembrance Sunday parades and services are held. Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley will all stage events to honour the dead of the two world wars and
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Nephew solves soldier mystery
THE Shuttle/Times and News has helped solve part of the mystery surrounding a memorial to three soldiers who died in the Boer War a century ago. Poppy Appeal organiser Stan Voss launched an appeal last week for information about Frederick Hall, Ralph
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Event Toy Story - Disney on Ice National Indoor Arena Birmingham
BRILLIANT choreography and great costumes make this year's production an absolute must for all the family. This is a wonderfully staged production which sees the likes of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Mr Potato Head come to life. Woody rules the roost and
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Public to have say on future of mill
WAYS to improve the dilapidated Broadwaters Mill in Kidderminster will be discussed by residents next week. A public consultation event has been organised for people to talk about what they would like to see happen to the mill in Broadwaters Park, which
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Gig The Counterfeit Stones The Rose Theatre Tewkesbury
THE life of probably the world's greatest band was immaculately recreated with an incredible act which was as much a lesson in history as a faithful, musically tight tribute. Frontman Nick Dagger had the voice, the strut, and, most crucial of all, the
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DVD The Mexican (15)
A FILM about a gun may not sound the most riveting piece of entertainment. But add Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, a gay hitman and a series of unfortunate but hilarious mishaps and you have a movie that is quirky, black, yet very entertaining in its own unpretentiousness
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Ex-Shuttle reporter wins top TV award
A SOUTH African TV news programme produced by former Shuttle reporter Chris Bishop has won a prestigious international award. SABC's flagship News at 8 beat the BBC's News at 6 and Germany's Hunte Journal to win the Media Tenor Award, which is given to
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THE MAIDS Nonentities Rose Theatre until Saturday
THE story features two maids, sisters, working for the same "madame". They like to play-act when madame is out, taking it in turns to play the mistress, ordering the maid about and belittling her. They appear bitter about madame's treatment of them, feel
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AN OLDE TYME MUSIC HALL Stourport Choral and Operatic Society Town Hall, Saturday
THE familiar strains of Down at the Old Bull and Bush opened this evening of nostalgia when the audience joined in the choruses with gusto. We sang along to many old standards, such as Daisy, Daisy, and For Me and My Gal, and I particularly enjoyed some
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Buckets of holiday cash will aid hospice
ORGANISERS of a fundraising initiative for a new, purpose-built Kidderminster hospice are hoping to cash in on people's unspent foreign holiday currency. The current Kemp care centre, for people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, is due
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Harriers plan new sports centre
A NEW community centre and sports hall is on the cards for Kidderminster Harriers. The club has submitted plans for the scheme next to the its Aggborough home in Hoo Road. Harriers chairman Lionel Newton revealed the plan as part of a three-year corporate
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Postie- author is back on air
THE work of Cleobury Mortimer postman-author Simon Evans returns to the airwaves tomorrow after more than 60 years. The writer, best known for his broadcasts for the BBC on country life during the 1930s, is the subject of a special programme on Radio
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Boost for former code centre is in the can
FURTHER funds are in the can for world-famous Bletchley Park, thanks to a Cleobury Mortimer historian. Dr Mark Baldwin, an authority on Britain's famous wartime code-breaking centre, has collected a host of aluminium cans and foil for Bletchley. Dr Mark
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Society can offer support
SUFFERERS of Parkinson's disease are being urged to contact a Redditch support group which only has 30 members compared to the 120 national average. Redditch Parkinson's Disease Society meets on the second Tuesday of every month and it is a chance for
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Child centre closes doors
A CENTRE which has helped protect children from serious risk is to close its doors after 11 years. Redditch Family Centre, which opened in 1990, was set up by Worcestershire County Council social services and children's charity Barnardos. The decision
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Earthworms
AT first glance the humble earthworm appears to have no human characteristics, but if you take a closer look you will see it has a surprising number of similarities. Earthworms and humans are propelled through the use of muscles which operate in a similar
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Club backs golfers aim
STRAY golf balls are not a big problem around a Bewdley course, staff have insisted. Bewdley town councillor Paul Gittins raised concerns after a driver complained a ball hit her windscreen in Habberley Road. He also received reports of balls landing
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Pipe pinched
TWO 200-metre roles of blue plastic water pipe worth £500 were stolen from a field near Broadway Tower last Thursday night.
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Clocks theft
THREE gold plated miniature clocks valued at £150, two photograph frames, and a Crown Derby china bell, cup, saucer and bird, valued at £300, were stolen from a Broadway house last Friday night. PC Steve Smith said: "The burglary could have occurred from
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'A triumph for the little man'
TWO Broadway householders have won a battle for more compensation after taking Worcestershire County Council to a Land Tribunal. The villagers living in Top Farm and Summer Cottage, in Bibsworth Lane, thought the sum offered them was derisory after the
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Tributes paid to antiques expert
THE funeral is to take place next Wednesday of one of the most highly respected businessmen in Broadway. Peter Keil of Keil Antiques Ltd died after he was involved in a collision with a car in the High Street on November 1. Mr Keil's accountant, Adrian
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Villagers urged to answer parish council election call
A CALL has gone out to Broadway villagers to go to the Lifford Hall and Shear House on November 15 to vote in a new parish councillor. The vacancy follows the death of village stalwart Ken Barling earlier this year. Nobody can remember when there was
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Fingertip art
AN art exhibition by a man who never uses paintbrushes is being held at Regent Galleries in Worcester. Art At My Fingertips, features the work of Govinda Nazran who uses oil bars and his fingers to create his art. The exhibition runs until November 17
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Dance finest
FLEMENCO Express presents The Gypsy Blues at the Swan Theatre, Worcester, on November 16. The feisty company delivers the finest in flamenco dance, music and song. For tickets contact the box office on 01905 27322.
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Minute moments
SIR Clement Freud, star of radio's Just a Minute, will be talking about his life without hesitation, repetition or much deviation at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre on November 15. His show includes taking questions from the audience and signing copies
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What's on guide
Thursday October 18 - Rock: Ballroom Glitz, Robin RnB Club 1, Merryhill. - Music: Conservatoire Celebrity Recital, Adrian Boult Hall, Paradise Place, Birmingham, 7.30pm. - Blues: Dr. John, Warwick Arts Centre, Warwick University, Coventry, 8pm. Friday
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Elderly shocked by closure of nursing home
A MULTIPLE sclerosis sufferer who lives at a Barnt Green nursing home spoke of her upset this week after being told she has just four weeks to find alternative care because the home is closing. Doreen Howells, aged 65, is among the 22 residents and 37
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Bredon
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE: The local Remembrance Day Parade and Service will be on Sunday and the parade will assemble at Drapers at 10.30am. EMMANS COURSE: The Rector, the Rev Matthew Baynes, has given notice that an Emmans Course will be run in the near future
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Royal Show in line for changes
BIG changes are planned by the Royal Show as a result of the loss of this year's July event due to the foot and mouth crisis. The changes relate directly to the Royal Agricultural Society of England's vision of rural Britain to provide a countryside that
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Switching on to a gold award
AN internet marketing company set up just 18 months ago has struck gold in a best business competition, 12 months after picking up silver at the same awards. E-C Plus Ltd, which is based at Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, received its Business of the Year
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FAR FOREST WI
At the annual meeting, which was under the guidance of Marjorie Whiting, Edna Mills was re-elected president. Forest hosted the group meeting at the village hall when 100 members, representing 10 WIs, heard Cheltenham auctioneer Simon Chorley talk of
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8/11/01 - We've all got points to prove at Sixways
WE finally have the chance to lay the ghost of Coventry when we lock horns with Bracknell. The team has obviously played four games after that defeat but on Sunday, it is our first match at Sixways since that experience. I must admit it still rankles
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School change sparks anger
ALVECHURCH Parish Council is welcoming comments from angry parents who could be denied the chance of sending their children to school in the parish. Parish councillors are also calling for a meeting with county council Conservative leader, Dr George Lord
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A show of style
Members of a Kingsley College dance group strutted their stuff at County Hall, Worcester, on Sunday. The students took part in Skills on Show and were given the chance to develop their performing skills thanks to training from professional dancer Rachael
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STOURBRIDGE AND KIDDERMINSTER CAGE BIRD SOCIETY
The October speaker, Mr Forest, gave a talk on Wildlife around Worcestershire, illustrated by films, mostly from around Chaddesley Woods. His main interest was the green woodpecker, while some films also showed owls, deer and foxes. The next meeting will
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Attack is best for Harriers
REJUVENATED striker Ian Foster has hailed the new 4-3-3 formation for pulling Kidderminster Harriers out of their early-season slump. Foster, who hopes last season's injury problems are behind him, has particularly benefited from the new attacking system
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Fans on the spot
KING Charles I High School pupils surveyed 14 to 18-year-olds before Saturday's game, finding out what they wanted from their Aggborough experience. The questionnaire went towards their A-levels and was also aimed at helping Harriers gain more young fans
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MAMBLE CUM BAYTON WI
Several members attended a fashion show at Stourport Civic Centre. D Beasley recently attended Denman College, studying Latin, and at the latest meeting she sang three popular songs, in Latin, to members. The autumn jumble sale was organised for November
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Two ties
HARRIERS were held to two draws in the Youth Alliance Cup. Matt Lewis and Matt Reeves scored in a 2-2 tie at Oxford before Monday's 3-3 scoreline with Cheltenham. Tim Jackson, Jon Jenkinson and Reeves were on the mark. The U-19s visit West Bromwich Albion
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STOURPORT SCOUT AND GUIDE GANG SHOW
Over 100 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides took part in this traditional show at Stourport High School during October. The performers, aged from eight to 73, put on two and a half hours of entertainment, with songs and comedy sketches, many in costume
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WI FOREST GROUP MEETING
On October 24 the president, dressed as Queen Victoria, welcomed members to Far Forest Village Hall with her suitably attired "servants" waiting to look after visitors. Vicky Coglan brought items from the county craft loan collection and the county banner
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WYRE FOREST BIG BAND APPRECIATION SOCIETY
This group of mainly retired people gather s at Wribbenhall Community Centre on the third and fourth Wednesday of every month to listen to recordings made by the bands of Glenn Miller, Ted Heath, Count Basie and Harry James - to name just a few. The meetings
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WYRE FOREST RAMBLERS
There will be a 7.5 mile walk in the Stourport area on Sunday. Anyone interested in taking part should meet at the Vale Road car park, Stourport at 10am. Non members will be welcome.
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The service is rubbish
WE were aware of the new rules that rubbish should not be placed where people could trip over them and cause injury, but on the first day we had just plainly forgot to put it there. Instead we just left it where it has always been, right outside our front
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Remember fallen
REMEMBRANCE Day is approaching. Now is the time when we pay tribute to those who gave their lives in two world wars so that we might enjoy the freedoms of today. It is also an opportunity to remember all those who have fallen during more recent conflicts
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How many terrorists in UK?
FOR once, I agree with D E Margrett with regard to our land of no hope and glory (You Say, October 25). Mr Margrett made the mistake of referring to our country as being England when he should have said "Britain". Being a born Scot I resent it, but we
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Never-ending stream of red tape from EU
WITH regard to your article of October 29 headlined "NFU relief over tractor directive", one can only be amazed at the naivete of some people. The piece explained how the county's farmers were "celebrating" after the European Union had deferred a law
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Legion marching on
A HUGE drive has been made by members of the Alcester branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) to recruit new members. And to help the bid, an annual award scheme, The Padraig Mor Competition, has been set up to honour the person who introduces the most
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Blight over garden plan
A PLANNED development at Bidford has met with fierce opposition from residents, town, district and county councillors. But the development company involved has said people have not looked at plans properly and have misunderstood what is actually proposed
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Building up on the future
MORE than half a million pounds of building work has recently started at an Alcester school. Alcester Grammar School is extending the music block, adding a three-storey changing and dining block and a number of new classrooms. The £600,000 contract was
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More funds still needed
THE people of Alcester were spurred into action when it was revealed St Nicholas Church still needs thousands of pounds for vital repairs. After a massive fund-raising push successfully raised £80,000 towards roof work and other projects, it was discovered
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£1m scheme completed
WORK has now finished on the redevelopment of Alcester's former magistrates court into a new council services One-Stop-Shop. The £1 million development scheme started in March and will be open to the public again on Monday. Globe House will provide services
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Double book offer just the ticket
Bookworms will be able to double their word power as Alcester Library shuts down for staff training on Monday, November 19. Staff will allow customers to take out double their normal book allowance until Sunday, November 18, to help offset inconvenience
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Outline Programme- Alcester Court Leet 2001/02
November 9/10 Remembrance concert working party. 7.30pm Greig Hall 11 Remembrance Day Parade. 10.20am. St Nicholas Church 15 High Bailiff's Dinner. 7.30pm. Town Hall. 24 Christmas parcel wrapping. 9am Town Hall. December Ongoing Present distribution/card
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Mayor's diary
Wednesday, October 3: Together with the chairman of Stratford Council, Les Topham, I spoke at the opening of the nature trail on the nature reserve at Ragley Mill Lane. Children from Alcester Infant School and Alcester Grammar School followed the trail
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Postbox blazes
Redditch fire crews were called to three separate postbox blazes at the weekend. The first one was in May Lane, Hollywood, at about 3.40pm on Friday but went out before firefighters arrived. Just over one hour later, crews used carbon dioxide to put out
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Appeal for witnesses
A REFUSE collector was taken to the Alexandra Hospital with minor head, leg and arm injuries after being in collision with a van at about 9.40am on Thursday. The 22 year old was working along Mount Pleasant when he was knocked to the floor in the collision
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Raiders hit drive-thru
MASKED armed robbers raided a drive-thru restaurant in Oakenshaw at about 10.30pm last Wednesday. Two men armed with blunt instruments entered McDonalds, Coldfield Drive, and demanded staff hand money over. Police said one man came in through the side
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Loiterers left standing
THE nuisance of youngsters hanging around Winyates Centre has eased in the last month after an anti-social behaviour order was taken out on one man. Pc Stan Baker, of Winyates police, said since the order was taken out in September on Shaun Timbrell,
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Groups seek £10,500 help
REDDITCH Victim Support and the Oasis Christian Centre are among five organisations seeking about £10,500 from Redditch Council. The town branch of Victim Support, which helps Redditch people who have suffered as a result of crime, has applied for a £940
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Continental shift for officers
REDDITCH police officers will be going Dutch today to share ideas and information with counterparts from Holland. Police from Brabunt Zuid-Oost have shown an interest in sector policing and have chosen Redditch as an example of good working practice.
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Music from the silver screen
A WIDE variety of music from the big screen through the ages will be performed by 40 youngsters in Kidderminster next week. Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society's Youth Section have announced this year's production will be KODYS Goes To The Movies
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War memorial has honoured the town's dead for 80 long years
THIS year marks the 80th anniversary of the unveiling of the war memorial in Evesham's Abbey Park, writes Gerry Barnett. But before the memorial was put up back in 1921 there were many public meetings to discuss just where it should go. Some felt that
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Pelican help for pupils
SAFER road crossings are on the way with work due to start on a pelican crossing in Kidderminster on Monday. The work on Bewdley Hill will include the installation of traffic lights east of Summerhill Avenue, tactile paving, anti-skid surfacing, road
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Alcester Civic Society
VICE-chairman Dr Adrian Madge began the September meeting with a minute's silence for those killed in the terrorist attacks in America. Speaker Alan Brewin talked about his business of small book publishing. He was the publisher of Alcester's superb millennium
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Arrow Vale Singers
THE 25th annual concert took place at South Bromsgrove High School. The audience enjoyed the whole evening, listening to the choir sing a variety of songs from Bach to Gershwin, and the superb soprano voice of Shirley Gardner, their first guest, who sang
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Drakes Cross WI
THE AGM was held on October 24 with WI adviser Joan Ellis present. Brenda Dainty agreed to continue as president. Joan talked about WI House in Worcester, a listed 19th century building, and of the changes presently being made there. She encouraged members
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St Leonard's Mothers' Union
AT the October meeting, Mrs Rosemary Roberts JP, a founder member of Beoley Mothers' Union, gave a talk on her work as a magistrate since 1978 from a Christian point of view. There was an opportunity to ask questions and share experiences of the Mothers
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Probus Club of Alcester
THE 172nd luncheon meeting took place on October 24. Birthday wishes were extended to John Bolton and notice of the skittle night on November 16 was given. After the meal and Loyal Toast, speaker Lesley Hare began his talk. He explained he had kept the
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Studley Local History Group
A SLIDE show was given by David Morgan on the history of local railways. The Stratford to Moreton tramway of the 1820s was the first significant railway in this area and carried mainly freight in horse-drawn open wagons supplied by local traders. People
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Music event to help Wayne
A MUSICAL extravaganza is being held on Friday, November 16, in aid of a Winyates man with cerebral palsy. Entertainer Tony Carroll has organised a gig for the CATCH charity, which cares for Wayne Mullis, of Winyates. Wayne was dealt a cruel blow last
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Police band plays for the Primrose
A CONCERT featuring the West Mercia Police Band is being staged in aid of the Primrose Hospice next month. The Primrose Choir will also be performing on Saturday at the Spadesbourne Suite, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove. All proceeds from the concert, which
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Gleeful news
BIRMINGHAM'S premier comedy club is to undergo a £1 million expansion and refurbishment. The glee club, which has become one of the most popular night-spots in the West Midlands since it opened seven years ago, is set to benefit further from a new late-night
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Van rolls in
VAN "the man" Morrison and a group of hand-picked musicians will be performing at Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Theatre this week. Few songwriters have crafted such a rich catalogue of songs and performances for more than 30 years in the business. The
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Classic ballet comes to town
A MOVING exploration of love, loneliness, betrayal and redemption is presented at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, when Vienna Festival Ballet performs Swan Lake. It tells the tale of an evil curse being lifted which turns a flock of swans into a bevy
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Warning on kids gun menace
POLICE are warning of a new menace in the hands of youngsters, which seems to be sweeping the Vale. Children as young as 12 are believed to be playing with replica Israeli guns, which fire 6mm plastic balls. Officers have received reports that young people
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St John off the road after theft
A VALE ambulance has had to be taken off the road after thieves stole potentially lifesaving equipment from it as the crew treated a casualty. Resuscitation aids worth £1,500, including needles for setting up drips, a mask and laryngoscope and a cylinder
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Arrest for Vale animal rights campaigner
AN Evesham animal rights campaigner was arrested after barricading herself in at a research establishment. Lynne Sawyer, who recently lost a court case in which she had accused a police officer of causing her grievous bodily harm, was taken to a Cambridgeshire
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Thefts spark police alert
POLICE are urging Vale caravan owners to tighten up security following four thefts in the area since last week. They have advised owners to consider removing wheels and to install alarms in their caravans following a spate of thefts which has seen caravans
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Death of hunger striking prisoner
ONE of Britain's most notorious animal rights campaigners has died after going on a hunger strike at Long Lartin prison. Barry Horne, aged 49, was serving an 18-year term for arson, following a nationwide terror campaign, which included firebombings.
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Clampdown on abandoned cars
WYCHAVON District Council has been given new powers to remove abandoned cars. Transport Secretary Stephen Byers introduced new measures last week which will give local authorities DVLA powers to clamp and remove unlicensed vehicles, as well as reduce
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Playing your cards right at charity bridge drive
CHARITIES will be dealt a winning hand with the proceeds from an Evesham bridge drive. The Inner Wheel Club of Evesham raised around £100 from the event, which was held on October 31 at the Masonic Hall, Swan Lane in Evesham. More than 40 people, mostly
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Gang in reign of terror
A GANG of up to 50 youths has unleashed a reign of terror in Batchley, including two attempted car-jackings and one resident being stabbed. The extent of the trouble was discussed at a Batchley Neighbourhood Group meeting on Thursday. And a Batchley First
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Safety drive on the buses
THE battle to stop vandalism and anti-social behaviour on Redditch buses has led to a number of agencies joining forces to blitz the problem. Redditch Council and bus operator First Midland Red will work together with police on long-term initiatives,
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Worker taken to hospital
AN air ambulance was called to a Redditch industrial estate after a man became trapped in a piece of machinery. The incident happened shortly after 9am yesterday at Slater Yendal on Howard Road, Park Farm Industrial Estate. Redditch police were also called
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Blow to homes plan
DEVELOPERS looking to build 250 houses on Winyates Green Triangle have been dealt another blow. Stratford Council's ruling executive has decided the 12-hectare site off Far Moor Lane should be removed from the Local Plan. The Plan is a blueprint for long-term
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Offenham stay on top as Lewis lands a maximum
Evesham and District Airgun League THE top four teams all won with Offenham RBL taking both points against Broadway FC with Paul Lewis scoring with a maximum for Offenham and Stu Wright a 45 for Broadway. The Lygon Arms were also at home against the George
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Who saw accident?
A WYTHALL man is critical but stable in hospital after a serious accident on the A435 at about 5.10pm on Sunday. The crash happened between the M42 motorway island and Wythall island when a collision occurred between a Toyota Carina E and a BMW. The driver
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Take a hiding
Evesham C 11, Castaways 58 EVESHAM could only muster five players but, despite having to work twice as hard, they never gave up. They welcomed the centre court support from new team member, Donna Appleyard, while shooter Wendy Hateley worked the circle
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£30,000 payout for back injury
A FORMER soldier from Redditch has been given £30,000 compensation from the Ministry of Defence after hurting his back in a poorly supervised athletics training session. The man, who was in the Royal Signals Regiment, severely injured his back after taking
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Champs downed
EVESHAM staged their first mixed league match of the season and came out 3-1 winners against last season's champions, Cleobury. The set scores were 25-20, 21-25, 25-18 and 25-22 and the local side will be hoping to double up when they visit Phoenix in
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Taste of new food hall
A "DUMMY" stall is to be set up in the Kingfisher Centre to give shoppers a taste of the new food hall due to open in the spring. The Kingfisher Food Hall will cover 23,000sq ft of a three-storey building being created on the site of the former bus station
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Simple wins for Simon!
SIMON De Montfort Wizz-ards are out in front of section 3B of the H20 Plumbing and Heating Division. Sam Byrd, James Crennan and Andrew Bryant swept to a 5-0 victory over Littleton Leo-pards. Byrd and Crennan won two singles each with Bryant and Byrd
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Display sets night sky ablaze
A POPULAR fireworks display has been hailed a rocketing success after attracting 8,000 visitors on Friday night. The event, organised by Redditch Council and police, was held at Arrow Valley Lake and went without a hitch. In recent years, the event had
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Trio of wins help Littleton overcome loss
AFTER the disappointment of their first match of the season - a 4-0 home defeat by Beckford A, Littleton A recorded their third successive 4-0 win at Studley B on Sunday, having previously defeated Moreton and Evesham B. In the latest Stratford Winter
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Village ladles out a lifeline
A PERUVIAN soup kitchen renamed after an Alvechurch church is set to benefit from donations from residents in Rowney Green. The Rev David Martin, rector at St Laurence's Church, and five others from the village visited Peru in August and saw a number
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Indoor triumphs
MEMBERS of Evesham's One on One Fitness Centre earned success at the Nottingham Indoor Rowing Championships. David Cutting won the men's 30-39 lightweight category, while fellow lightweight Brain Hotchkins was third in the 40-49 category. The pair, along
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Singled out for project
A HOUSING association has applied for planning permission for a unique scheme for single people or divorcees with children in Redditch. Spa Housing Association wants to build nine two-bedroom flats on land off Mount Pleasant for people whose children
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Barbara's life of Reilly!
AFTER three successive visits to the second-placed enclosure, Barbara Waring was back in the winners berth at Stratford last Thursday. A delighted Welford trainer accompanied Martha Reilly into the No 1 slot after the opener, a maiden hurdle race of almost
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Blaze sparks plug warning
A SEVERE house blaze in Greenlands has prompted fire chiefs to warn residents not to overload plug sockets in their homes. Redditch fire crews were called to the kitchen fire at the four-storey terraced house in Granhill Close at about 7.45pm last Thursday
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Village views
A PUBLIC meeting takes place in Alvechurch tonight for parishioners to have a say on how life in the village could be improved. Alvechurch Parish Council has been urged by the Government to produce a Parish Plan, with funding help from the Countryside
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Heat is on as Bromsgrove business doubles size
A BROMSGROVE heating equipment company has recently completed a major expansion programme which has seen its premises double in size. Mikrofill Systems Ltd, on the Buntsford Business Park, has doubled the size of its operation by taking over the adjoining
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Company is cleaning up
A MALVERN cleaning products company has seen its market extend "from Hereford to Hong Kong" since the launch of its website. Express Cleaning Supplies, based at Malvern Common, said it had seen sales rise by 40 per cent since launching the website 18-
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MP secures Commons debate to expose hospital 'truth'
THE "truth" on the downgrading of Kidderminster Hospital was due to be exposed in Parliament last night. Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor secured a 30-minute House of Commons debate on the county health shake-up, which saw the hospital lose its blue light
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It's torture for Taylor!
Pershore II 1, Market Drayton 1 LEAGUE leaders, Market Drayton, began spiritedly eno-ugh and had Pershore very on the back foot in the early stages. However, the defence ably marshalled by man of the match, Taylor in the unusual role of sweeper, held
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8/11/01 - Molby has to delay plans
JAN Molby's plans to run the rule over Swansea City midfielder Michael Keegan have been put on ice. The Kidderminster Harriers' manager had hoped to parade the former England Under 18 international squad player in last night's Avon Insurance League Division
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Pay for missed chances
Pershore 1, Kynoch 3 PERSHORE'S latest DTZ league fixture was against Kynoch at the Nunnery Wood Astro. Pershore made a typically slow start conceding an early penalty stroke which was converted despite an outstanding star-jumping attempt by newly recruited
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Bearcroft bags leveller as table toppers held
Evesham 2, Old Silhillians 2 EVESHAM entertained the top of the league side in Saturday's DTZ West Midlands Premier match. Evesham started the game slowly and couldn't string two passes together but goalkeeper Nicholas kept a strong Sils side at bay.
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Rioch gunning for Swifts
FORMER Arsenal boss Bruce Rioch is the next test for Stourport Swifts' impressive debut season in the Dr Martens League Western Division. Rioch has taken over Saturday's opponents Gresley temporarily after ex-Bolton colleague John McGinlay returned to
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John braves the clippers for charity
A CARER from St John's has braved the clippers and had his shoulder-length locks lopped off for Children in Need. Although the idea only popped into John Roberts head a few days ago, he managed to raise £250 before his shearing at the Wheatsheaf pub,
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Concern at number of discarded drug needles
COUNCIL chiefs have issued a warning over the increasing number of discarded needles dumped by drug users in Worcester. Council staff were called out by members of the public to deal with more than 60 incidents last year where needles were found lying
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Giant hole sparks fear for safety
MAJOR excavation at a town beauty spot has sparked concern among residents. Swan Hill Homes is developing 66 houses on pastures off Newland Road and builders have cleared tons of soil to make way for the properties. The work has created a huge hole which
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£1.3m is left by surgeon
A SURGEON who worked at Worcester Royal Infirmary for nearly 40 years has left £1.3m in his will. Among his bequests, George Marshall, who died in March, has given £5,000 to the post-graduate medical centre at Ronkswood Hospital. Mr Marshall started working
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It's not all Greek to them
MYTHOLOGICAL Greek gods came to life at a Worcester school as youngsters had a taste of ancient history. Year 5 pupils at Cherry Orchard Primary School, in Timberdine Avenue, crowned the end of their ancient Greece project with a special day. After learning
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Keep eye out for the hedgehogs
HEREFORDSHIRE Nature Trust is urging people to watch out for hibernating hedgehogs when they light their bonfires this year. Hedgehogs started hibernation around the beginning this month when temperatures dropped below 16 degrees, at the same time as
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Homes plan 'a threat to the elderly'
STRONG objections have been raised to development at a sheltered housing complex in Kempsey. Parish councillors say that it would threaten the special provision for elderly people at The Firs, in Old Road North. Elgar Housing Association wants permission
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Bumper hampers for the trio
THREE lucky Evening News readers have each won a bumper hamper bursting at the seams with fresh produce. Jackie Chivers, Dorris Hill and Doreen Mann beat more than 470 people to scoop the top prize supplied by members of the county farmers market, which
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Chance to take part in mediaeval festivities
HISTORY fans are being offered the chance to go back in time at a Mediaeval Fair held in one of the county's castles. The fair is being held in Worcestershire County Museum, based at Hartlebury Castle, on Sunday, November 18. The event will be set in
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Talented students
AMATEUR artists are feeling proud following the launch of a month-long exhibition in Droitwich Spa. NEW College students are showcasing their work at Droitwich Library, in Victoria Square, until the end of November. Art teacher Brian Swingler invited
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Bingo winner planning to treat her family
PAM Hillman was thrilled to bits when her luck came in with the Evening News bingo competition - and says the £500 she won will soon disappear when she splashes out on her family. Mrs Hillman, of Malvern, scooped the cash after scoring a full house on
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Heart and soul - aim of church
A CHURCH project aimed at "putting the heart back" into Kidderminster amid ongoing town centre development will be launched next month. Twenty town churches are backing a scheme to develop Baxter Church in the Bull Ring, with a glass frontage and a community
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Safety call in wake of crash
FRIGHTENED residents on a busy Kidderminster road claim joyriders using it as a racetrack will kill someone unless traffic calming measures are introduced. It comes after the third accident in three years in which speeding cars have crashed through garden
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Jail term for club attack cut
A SINGLE mother who severed a nightclub bouncer's tendon in a glassing attack after he tried to separate a group of warring women, has won a major cut in her sentence at London's Appeal Court. In an act of judicial mercy triggered by Rachel Pooler's compelling
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Car dump crackdown welcomed
THE Government's crackdown on abandoned cars has been warmly welcomed in Wyre Forest which has suffered a massive increase in the problem. Rob Key, head of environmental health and community safety at Wyre Forest District Council, said: "I understand
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GP supports bridge plan
A SECOND bridge could be built over the River Severn at Bewdley to make it safer for pedestrians coming into the town. It is one of a number of possibilities which may be considered by a group set up to look at improving the town with a share of £2.5
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French music
PERSHORE Abbey is the setting for an evening of French music played by the Worcester Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Adrian Lucas, the event starts at 7.30pm on November 10. Tickets from Blue and A La Carte in Pershore, and at the door. Children go free
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Postie admits taking mail
POSTMAN Mitchell Rickson failed to deliver more than 20,000 items of mail entrusted to him, Kidderminster magistrates heard this week. Post Office detectives found bundles of mail in his home, his garden shed and the boot of his car, the court was told
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Church resounds to jazz
THE Ian Price Jazz Quartet brings its sound to St Mary's Church in Tysoe this month. Saxophone and flute player Ian was runner-up in the 1999 Perrier Young Jazz Musician of the year award and is joined in the quartet by composer and pianist David Beebee
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Latest concert in parish bill
PARISH Music continues its successful series with a concert in St John's Church, Beckford, on November 17 (8pm). Matthew Elston, violin, with Angus Meryon, clarinet, and the Quadrifidus String Quartet String Quartet return to the church to play Mozart's
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Festive concert
THE Stour Singers from Shipston are joining up with professional soloists for a festive concert. The concert at St Edmund's Church features the piece Confitibor tibi Domine (I will give thanks to the Lord), by Michael Lalande, followed by a selection
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FULL-TIME FOCUS
ASSISTANT boss Gary Barnett admitted Harriers are really starting to take shape as a team after the Bristol Rovers victory. The players again appeared comfortable with the new 4-3-3 formation and it seems key men are becoming more consistent. Barnett
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Choice must be restored
WHY is Clare Hopkins so traumatised by the idea her friend, our Labour MP, might one day have to defend her record against me at a General Election? (Letters, October 31). Clare's letter shows she thinks her job as our MP's bag carrier entitles her to
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Letter from Westminster - by Jacqui Smith MP
THE Prime Minister spent much of last week touring the Middle East shoring up support for the action against terrorism and urging the Palestinians and Israelis to halt the cycle of bloodshed that stands in the way of peace. Without a negotiated end to
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Talk of the Town - by Town Centre Manager Jane Muckle
Redditch Town Centre is on the verge of some of the most radical changes it has ever seen - regeneration is the buzz word and it's fast becoming a reality. We have seen St Stephen's Church spire, the focal point of the town centre, undergoing major restoration
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Project praised
THE success of Redditch's Shopmobility scheme was highlighted during a visit by Euro MP Liz Lynne last Wednesday. The Liberal Democrat MEP met Shopmobility users, Redditch councillor Diane Thomas and north area director Barbara Webster and discussed the
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War plaques in place
NEW plaques remembering the fallen heroes from both world wars will be fitted to a refurbished Cross of Remembrance outside St Stephen's Church this week. Redditch Royal British Legion members are preparing for the Remembrance Day parade on Sunday which
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Taming traffic must be priority
HATS off this morning to residents Hazel Chinn and Steve Brown for their tireless efforts to have pedestrian crossings installed on Ombersley Road in a bid to cut traffic speeds. We're tempted to say that the 500-name petition they've handed to city council
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50 years ago
November 10, 1951 THE Redditch and District Chambers of Trade has suggested that to ease traffic congestion, the council should consider making the Red Lion Street car park a free parking place. The council has decided that as parking arrangements will
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25 years ago
November 5, 1976 REDDITCH job creation plans could settle a long standing argument over just how many people live in Redditch. For some of the new council employees who would be taken on under the Government Job Creation Scheme may be used to conduct
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What's On
THURSDAY: Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - The Phil Hilborne Band. Civic - Daryl Hall & John Oates. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Amor. FRIDAY: Birmingham: NEC - Slipknot. Cleobury: Lacon Childe School - Bell Inn Brass Band. Worcester: Huntingdon Hall
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Robson at the double for league leaders
HOCKEY: A thrilling 5-3 success over North Staffordshire kept Kidderminster Boundary firsts unbeaten and top of the DTZ League Midlands One. Man-of-the-match Chris Page not only held the defence together in an excellent display but also scored one of
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A brave effort
HOCKEY: Chaddesley Corbett refused to say die against table-topping Newtown in a bruising 2-0 away defeat in DTZ Midlands League Division Two. The villagers gave a valiant performance despite some aggressive tactics from the home team. In an even first
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Darch takes medal haul
JUDO: Thirteen is certainly not an unlucky number for the Samurai Judo Club as their players returned from the Brian Roberts Memorial Trophy with that many medals, including four golds. Amy Darch won the Brian Roberts Trophy awarded to the best junior
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Brilliant Barnes
TENNIS: Wyre Forest ace Lewis Barnes helped Stourbridge's U-11s to victory in the National Club League. The Lickhill Middle School pupil remained unbeaten in both singles and doubles over the entire tournament. Barnes, a National Futures Squad member,
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Snooks table charge
SNOOKER: Snooks A are unbeaten in the Kidderminster and District Monday Snooker League and head Division One, four points ahead of Snooks B. Legion hold top spot in Division Two but several other teams are hot on their heels. Bewdley A are also unbeaten
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A family affair
GOLF: Husband and wife Gary and Lisa Rowles took part in the Mixed Greensomes at Little Lakes but not partnering each other. G Rowles won the event with Vi Bennett, while Tommy Coglan partnered L Rowles to take second. The Ladies beat the vets 3.5-1.5
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Worcester go top of the table
BY taking six points from their two wins in last weekend's double header, Worcester Norton Ladies jumped five points clear at the top of the Midland Premier Hockey League. They were assisted by the failure of their two main rivals to score maximum points
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Alfabets on fire in First Division
NETBALL: Alfabets lead Kidderminster and District Netball League Division One after three weeks of action. They defeated Gilt Edge 57-27 in their most recent match. Carolians Youth are leading Division Two from St Michaels Panders, while Gourmets are
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Finn inspiration
DARTS: All eyes were on the White Swan and Rising Sun clash in the Bewdley Town Winter/Summer League Cup preliminary round. They fought out a superb match and with Sun 2-1 down, it needed something special from Aidi Finn and he did not disappoint. Finn
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Slipper fits at the top
DOMINOES: The Sun and Slipper are just edging first place in the Rock and District Domino League from Plough on home and away points difference. Results: Sun & Slipper 4, Tavern 3; Cross Keys 3, Plough 4; Talbot 4, Bliss Gate 3; Rock/Plough 5, Live
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Win at Wolves
CHESS: Kidderminster's excellent start to the season continued with a 4-2 victory at Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton League Division One. Individual results (Kidderminster names first): B Sharp 1, M Townsend 0; J Friar 0.5, P Porter 0.5; Maurice Bissell
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New side are King
TRIVIA: Red Man Allstars suffered their first Kidderminster Trivia League defeat of the season against newcomers King Billy. Results: Red Man Allstars 62, King Billy 63; Hare & Hounds 69, Red Man BCC 71; Franche Village Club 57, Queens Head 63; Eagles
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November 8, 2001
TO my delight I have hit the jackpot twice in a week. The adjournment debate last night gave me an opportunity to speak for 15 minutes about the downfall of Kidderminster General Hospital and its future, followed by a reply from a health minister. I have
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Joy for James at fishery
KIDDERMINSTER angler James Deakin caught 14 trout to 3lb from the Wyre Dell at Shatterford Fishery, using an appetiser. There were also catches of 12 trout to 2.25lb and 10 to 2.5lb to a montana on the same lake. On the coarse scene, luncheonmeat lured
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WOODLANDS VIEW
TUESDAY, Deans and Arles, 35 fished: Billy Drew (Starlets Vets) 46-10 (Deans 112), Dave Stockton (Haines Angling) 45-10 (Arles 4), Richard Edwards (Fishermans Friend) 45-7 (Arles 6). Wednesday, Deans, 15: Paul Williams (Woodlands) 66-6 (46), Tim Guise
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MARKS TACKLE
HAYE Farm: I Tetsall 36-8, K Driver 31-4, N Redfearn 17-12. The Lyttelton Open will take place on Saturday, draw at the shop at 9am - call 01299 871735 for details. "Fish for a Fiver" is at Haye Farm on Tuesday.
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Raider took the biscuit
Police aim to collar a raider who entered a Blakedown home through a dog flap and helped himself to a soft drink and biscuits. Nothing else was taken in the raid which happened in Sculthorpe Road between 1pm and 7pm on Monday,
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LYTTELTON AA VETERANS
WINTER League round seven, Moorlands Farm: Stan James 84-1, Brian hill 30-10, Brian Dickinson 26-13, Harry Millward 19-4. Final league table top seven: Mick Millinchip 116, Derek Buckle 112, Dickinson 110, James 109, John Cole 105, Bob Knight and Ian
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Support this year's 80th Poppy Appeal
THIS year is the 80th anniversary of the Royal British Legion during which time the Poppy Appeal has helped to fund the Legion's work to deliver a caring service for the benefit of the ex-service community in need continuously since 1921. More people
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Lack of forward planning
I WRITE to express my concern at the present ridiculous shortage of parking spaces in Kidderminster. I use the surface car park in Bromsgrove Street two mornings a week when I go to the fitness suite at The Glades. As I pay an annual subscription for
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Gambling led to theft
A committee member at the Stourport police club stole cash from a gaming machine there, he admitted in court at Kidderminster. Anthony Hutton, 38, of Burlish Crossing, Stourport, was bailed for a pre-sentence report. He had a gambling problem and had
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Help children by joining our S-Club
BBC Children in Need 2001 is a brilliant charity that's close to our hearts. We're looking forward to helping raise lots of money for the second year running through the release of our new single 'Have You Ever' and we're hoping that you'll be able to
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REGENT AC
SUNDAY'S contest will be on the River Avon at Fladbury. Those fishing should meet at the lay-by opposite Mitre Oak at 7am.
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Our award-winning Betty is just the best
Through your pages may I thank and congratulate Broadway's much treasured Betty Phillips. A smashing photo and lovely write up on her winning an award for caring for Broadway's youngsters (through generations) was no more than she deserved. I do not know
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Support for decision
AFTER reading recent newspaper reports, I feel I must write and say how pleased I am for Harold Musgrove, chairman of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. At last he has made a decision which the vast majority of people in Wyre Forest and the surrounding
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Lobby your MP to support green bill
ACCORDING to the latest government reports climate change is definitely happening and faster than ever! We shall probably see greater flooding and freak weather as a result of this it is most important that all of us support measures to help reduce CO2
