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'Open mind' promise for A and E services
THE fight to restore emergency services to Kidderminster Hospital has been buoyed by a Government promise to keep an open mind on health service changes. Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor was optimistic after a House of Commons debate on the hospital downgrading
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Facing up to future with hope
DR Taylor may have slammed the background to the hospital downgrading but he insisted he faced the future with optimism. He stressed the unfairness of Kidderminster's situation compared to hospitals such as Hexham and Banbury, with smaller populations
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Mistake is costly
Evesham III 0, Birmingham University III 1 A DREADFUL defensive mix-up and a late chance missed saw Evesham's third string lose out by a solitary goal last weekend. A fitter and quicker student side can count themselves lucky to have returned home with
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Defending key to win
Bretforton Ladies 2, Marlborough 1 A POSITIVE start by Bretforton created the first short corner of the match. An alternative routine taken by Julie Hall found player of the match Sophie Corbett on the top left of the circle who struck a dipping ball
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Latest news from the ladies
Bromsgrove 4, Evesham 1 PROMOTION to Division One was never going to give Evesham an easy ride and Saturday's sixth league outing of the season proved another humbling experience. Armed with positive attitudes, the visitors started the brighter with links
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Trio guilty of aggravated burglary
THREE men have been convicted of aggravated burglary after a woman was battered with a baseball bat in her own home. Mother-of-two Charlotte Dyer suffered a broken arm in the attack which followed a row with her estranged boyfriend Robert Dickson, Worcester
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In the wet and smelly
A WOMAN is kicking up a stink with a nearby farmer after muck-spreading left her cottage covered in slurry. Sandra Holliday said her downstairs windows bore the brunt of the spreading, but her car was also hit. Friends who were due to see Mrs Holliday
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Thief dupes test car's owner
A CROOK who duped an unsuspecting car-seller into taking him for a test drive in his high-performance saloon shoved the owner out in the middle of nowhere - and sped off. The victim, who found himself dumped in a country lane near Elmley Castle, could
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Man before court after breaking supermarket ban
A DROITWICH man went into a town store to buy cigarettes, despite having been banned from the building by magistrates. Colin Yardley was on his way home from a new job when he called in at the Safeway store. Droitwich magistrates were told yesterday that
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Water piece of ingenuity from school pupils
PUPILS at a high school near Worcester have been making waves in a green fuel competition after tapping into water power. Students at The Chantry High School, Martley, made a splash with their water-powered robot after reaching the regional finals yesterday
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Public 'would be in danger'
LIMITED parking spaces at the proposed new Sainsbury's store in Worcester would meet Government aims of getting shoppers out of their cars, a public inquiry has been told. But it heard that the lack of parking facilities would also endanger pedestrians
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Parking aggro is set to go on
PARKING anarchy, bad tempers and blocked driveways in a St John's street could continue for 18 months until a permit scheme for residents is introduced. The new scheme will be introduced by Worcester City Council when the authority takes over responsibility
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Pupils boxing clever
KIND-HEARTED Droitwich youngsters were in the festive spirit this week when they handed in the Christmas boxes they put together for needy children in Eastern Europe. More than 200 pupils from St Peter's First School took part in Operation Christmas Child
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Army plans centre for community
THE Salvation Army is hoping to turn one of its buildings in Worcester into a community centre. But the charity needs extra funding to fully realise its dream of converting the building into a family, children and special needs centre in the heart of
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Calling all telephone fans
A RARE public telephone kiosk has become the latest addition to a Bromsgrove museum. The Second World War kiosk, which was for many years housed at the Brintons carpet factory, in Kidderminster, is now on show at the Avoncroft Museum in Stoke Heath, near
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Maize cut down in crop protest
A FORMER teacher has told a jury how she cut down maize for two-and-half hours in protest against genetically modified crops. Barbara Charvet feared that the GM plants on a research site would contaminate other crops by cross-pollination. She said that
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Daisy's on the stage
DAISY will be hoping to pull it off at the Alice Ottley School tonight when GCSE students take to the stage for their annual play. Twenty 15 and 16-year-olds have been rehearsing for weeks for Denise Deegan's classic play Daisy Pulls it Off. Their hard
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Parking crisis: 'firms may fold'
SMALL businesses will fold because of Kidderminster's parking crisis, a leading retailer has warned. Margaret Moon, who runs the town's Swan Centre, said town businesses faced a bleak Christmas and smaller outlets would shut because of reduced parking
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New hall will boost village
A VILLAGE hall to revitalise the community of Rock has been approved by planners. The hall will have seating for 195 people and may become the site for community facilities such as a sub post-office and library. It will stand between ancient and modern
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Residents prefer 'fags' to fitness
RESIDENTS of a deprived Kidderminster area would rather "smoke fags down the pub" than use a fitness centre, a councillor has claimed. Kidderminster Hospital nurse Siri Hayward made the jibe about Foley Park folk at a planning meeting to discuss an application
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Family fury over long wait on floor
ANGRY relatives of an 89-year-old Kidderminster man who fell down at his flat have hit out at the three-hour wait for an ambulance. Dawn Shepherd, of Franche Road, said her brother-in-law Bill was forced to lie for on the floor, wrapped in a blanket,
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A big thumbs up from one of the greatest bass players of all time
THERE are not many people who can say that they have had their thumb insured for a staggering £3million but Mark King can, writes Alex Wellings. Mark was the bass player in Level 42, who at the peak of their success were selling millions of albums and
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Praise for £16,000 aid
CHILD protection activities in Wyre Forest have been boosted by £16,000 as folk dipped into their pockets to support the area's NSPCC branches. The cash was generated by the Kidderminster and North Worcestershire branch and Phil Sharpe, the charity's
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An experience
FANS of rock star Jimi Hendrix can experience some of the legendary guitarist's special magic when a band claiming to be "the ultimate Jimi Hendrix experience" appear at Stratford Civic Hall on Saturday. Stone Free, who say their tribute differs from
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Go Gordon go
GUITARIST Gordon Giltrap is back at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall tomorrow (Friday) presenting a magical musical experience. Giltrap is followed on Saturday evening by the legendary ex- Shadow Jet Harris with Bobby Graham, presenting The Rock Experience
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Ice cream sellers lose cool
THREE men who took part in Kidderminster's "ice-cream wars" have been ordered to pay nearly £3,000 after appearing at Worcester Crown Court. One ice cream seller was taken to hospital with a suspected heart attack and another had his van windows smashed
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Turning the tuba world on its head
AVONBANK Brass Band's Autumn concert on Sunday at Evesham's Art Centre will feature a top brass soloist. The spotlight will be on tuba player Steven Sykes who has toured the world demonstrating his remarkable playing technique. Tickets for the concert
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An operatic comedy of errors
DARING disguises, intriguing encounters and comic confusion abound in a lavish operetta coming to the Everyman theatre next week. Johann Strauss' much loved Die Fledermaus opens in Cheltenham next Monday for a week in a sensational new production from
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International stars drop into town
AN exciting afternoon concert will be given by international performers with the Volante Strings in Pershore Abbey on Saturday at 2.30pm. Volante Strings, led by Angela Richey, is a talented group of players who have given successful concerts in Pershore
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15/11/01 FULL-TIME FOCUS
THE press gathered to interview two different players with rather similar stories after Saturday's game. Both Ritchie Appleby and Bo Henriksen can claim to have scored on their debut for Harriers. Appleby is unwanted at Swansea due to the upheaval there
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100 years ago
November 16, 1901 If Redditch is not proud of its angling club, the angling club ought to feel some pride in itself. For it holds a record no other sporting or quasi-sporting organisation in the district can boast of, it is at least a quarter of a century
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25 years ago
November 12, 1976 COUNCILLORS will soon decide once and for all whether to allow food stalls at the Friday Open Air Market in Redditch. Ken Redfern, Conservative Chairman of the council's public services committee believes the town's fourth market day
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Students learn about council
HIGH school students may soon know a great deal more about the workings of Redditch Student Council. To raise the profile of the council, it has been proposed that a number of display packs and a power-point presentation will be distributed among schools
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What's On
THURSDAY: Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - Talon. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - The Muffin Men. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Caravan. FRIDAY: Birmingham: Symphony Hall - CBSO. Stourbridge: The Shed - UB40 Tribute. Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - Gordon Giltrap
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Redditch cut points deficit
REDDITCH accomplished their mission of improving their points difference at the weekend, beating bottom club Warley by a 20 point margin. The Kingfishers started the day joint second with six points from four matches but fifth in the table with a -11
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Stourport saved by Simkin and late flick
HOCKEY: A last-gap penalty stroke from Laith El Khabib earned Stourport a 2-2 National League Division One draw at home to Barford Tigers. But Stourport were only still in the match thanks to some magnificent goalkeeping throughout from Matt Simkin. Bottom-of-the-table
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Harrison happy with successful season
CHURCHILL speedster Mark Harrison has completed another successful season on the racing circuit. The 23-year-old finished second in the British Sprint Championship and a solid sixth in the Formula 3000 section of the EuroBoss Championship. Harrison was
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Maestro Matt leads as running club tops table
MATT Vaux-Harvey led Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club's men to victory in Division Two of the Reebok Cross Country Challenge. The team ended on 112 points in the first of the Birmingham League races at Sennellys Park, Birmingham. They were six
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District rowers enjoy success at town event
ROWING: More than 130 crews attended Stourport Boat Club's first home event under new captain Ian Hough on Sunday. Well-supported local clubs Bewdley and Evesham were particularly successful at the Small Boats Head of the River Race. The crews competed
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A surprise for Hawks
TABLE TENNIS: The Kidderminster Table Tennis League's Vice President's Cup first round produced a shock when ROS A beat First Division title chasers KF Hawks. Len Evans was the ROS star, winning his three games, including victories over John Thomson and
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More entries needed for town design
ORGANISERS of an award scheme for projects that have improved or preserved the look of Stourport are already considering contenders but still want more entries. The town's civic society is seeking contestants for its Design 2002 competition. The award
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Early golf win for young Sam
GOLF: Nine-year-old Sam Rogers won the nine-hole contest for the Nick Underwood Cup at Kidderminster Golf Club. The Boys Championship was reduced to 12 holes due to bad weather and was won by R Wassell on three over par. A 12-hole handicap was tied between
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Service rewards
GYMNASTICS: Seven members of Wyre Forest Gymnastic School were handed honours by the West Midlands Amateur Gymnastics Association. Sue Childs, Sue Statham and Clare and Cara Jaynes were awarded merit medals and certificates for their outstanding long
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Record tested
DARTS: The Red Lion's perfect record was put to the test against the White Swan in the Bewdley Town Winter/Summer League. In a nip and tuck affair, it was left to the final game when S Buckley took his time to hit the double and give Red Lion a 4-3 victory
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Wyre Forest swimmers Wear it well in league
HANNAH Wear achieved three victories for Wyre Forest Swimming Club in the second round of the Speedo League. Wear won the 13 years and 15 years 100 metres breaststroke races and was part of the winning 13 years medley relay team. She also added a second
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STUART BROCK - Goalkeeper. 26/9/76, 6ft 1ins. Squad number 1.
Released by Aston Villa, Brock signed for Harriers in September 1997 after a short spell at Northampton Town where he failed to make an appearance. He made his Harriers first-team debut in November of the same year and has proved himself a fine shot-stopper
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Pub plays itself
TRIVIA: Red Man BCC kept their Kidderminster Trivia League 100 per cent record intact with an easy 72-40 victory over their sister team, Red Man Allstars. Other results: Queens Head 50, Hare & Hounds 64; Red Man Extras 55, Franche VC 59; King Billy
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ADIE SMITH - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 11/8/73, 5ft 10ins. Squad number 6.
Another Mr Versatile, Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith's performances in non-league earned him three caps for the England semi-professional team as well as a Nationwide Conference team of the
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MARK SHAIL - Centre-back. 15/10/66, 6ft 1in. Squad number 15.
A tough-tackling and determined veteran defender, Shail signed a two-year deal at Aggborough in July 2000 after an injury-plagued few years at Bristol City. Earlier in his career at Bristol, he had been touted with a big-money move to Liverpool while
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MARK BLAKE - Midfield. 16/12/70. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 24.
Ex-England schools, youth and U-21 international Blake was a big hope at Aston Villa before moving to Portsmouth, Leicester, Walsall and Mansfield. A central midfielder with a big engine, an eye for goal and a competitive attitude, Blake switched to Aggborough
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SAM SHILTON - Left midfield 21/7/78. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 11.
The son of former England goalkeeping legend Peter spent the past two seasons at Hartlepool before his free transfer move to Third Division opposition Harriers. An attacking midfielder who also filled in at wing-back, he moved from Plymouth Argyle to
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DEAN BENNETT - Midfield 13/12/77. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 20.
Bennett was a then club record buy of £30,000 from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in January 1999 and proved a goal-scoring menace to Conference opponents in the title-winning season. The ex-England semi-professional international signed a two-year deal at
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PAUL WEBB - Midfield, centre-back, right-back. 30/11/67. 5ft 9ins. Squad number 4.
Versatile campaigner who is popular and well respected at Aggborough for his loyal services to the club. After being a Conference regular, he bravely opted to give up the security of his full-time role as a warehouse manager to become a professional footballer
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TONY BIRD - Midfield, forward. 1/9/74. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 19.
Bird started off at Cardiff City and proved a good young Welsh hope, gaining youth and U-21 honours for the country. Scoring 13 goals in 75 games, he eventually ended up with League of Wales Barry under Harriers assistant manager Gary Barnett. The prolific
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ANDY DUCROS - Forward. 16/9/77. 5ft 4ins. Squad number 14.
Ex-England youth and schoolboy international Ducros has been used by Harriers both behind a front-two and in attack. He was a record signing for £80,000-plus from Nuneaton Borough in July 2000 after only 12 months at the Conference side. The diminutive
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Village police patrols boosted
EXTRA police officers will hit the streets in some Wyre Forest villages after a series of burglaries by criminals from outside the area. Police announced officers will be staging "high visibility" patrols and vehicle checkpoints in Blakedown, Broome,
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IAN FOSTER - Forward, wide midfield. 11/11/76. 5ft 7ins. Squad number 10.
Pacy Foster was top scorer during the Conference-winning season but has been hit by injury throughout his professional footballer days. An England schoolboy and later semi-professional international, he was released by Liverpool after being a reserve
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Police probe as man falls from moving car
AN investigation has been launched after a man fell from a moving car in Kidderminster. A 20-year-old Bewdley man was taken to Ronkswood Hospital in Worcester with head injuries following the incident at about 8pm on Monday. He was a passenger in the
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Toys stolen in home raid
Birmingham Road in Kidderminster was the scene of two burglaries on Saturday when property worth £1,670 was stolen. Raiders forced a window at one home and stole a computer, toys and jewellery worth £1,455 bet-ween 3.45pm and about 6pm. A video and mobile
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Police to act on dog danger
POLICE are seeking the owner of an alsatian which savaged a nurse's dog in a Kidderminster park, leaving it with puncture wounds and severe bruising. The plight of Woodstock, a cavalier king charles spaniel, which was attacked as it played in Baxter Gardens
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Fear over woodland ride work
A STUDENT nurse was attacked in her bedroom at Kidderminster Hospital, the prosecution alleged in court. Carl Atkinson, 21, of Beaulieu Close, Kidderminster, was committed for trial at Worcester Crown Court accused of assault causing bodily harm to Julia
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Skyline blighted by phone masts
Once again the skyline of Evesham is in danger or being scarred by Mobile phone masts. Approximately 7 years ago the monstrosity on the brow of Clarks Hill 'appeared', giving local people no opportunity to lodge their objections. Such antenna are now
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Betty pays tribute to community heroes
I WOULD like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to all of the nominated candidates in the first Community Award for Broadway. I was fortunate enough to be this year's lucky winner of the award and would like to thank all of those people who voted
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Bonfire night which goes on for weeks
EXPLOSIVES bangs once again when will we learn to live in a quiet and peaceful world. Are people's ears insensitive to the feelings of others the terminally ill, aged, trying to rest, what about wild life fears, our pets terrified with what is going on
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Let's restrict the use of noisy fireworks
Without wishing to be a kill joy may I through your page express my concern at the use of fireworks. I appreciate that bonfire night gives a lot of pleasure to a lot of people and if confined to the one night if fine as we could make sure our pets were
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Admitted theft of game and phone
A JUDGE at Gloucester Crown Court issued a warrant for the arrest of 20-year-old Nicholas Walker when he failed to answer his bail. Two warrants were also out from the magistrates court at Droitwich, magistrates heard when he appeared in court at Kidderminster
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Perhaps we can have service in the square
It seems to have been a very short-sighted decision to hold Sunday's Two-Minute Silence in the middle of the morning service at St Edward's Church, Stow-on-the-Wold, last Sunday - Remembrance Sunday - rather than in the square where a more public act
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Town flats hit by arson
Hundreds of pounds worth of damage was caused to property at a Kidderminster block of flats hit by arson attacks. A lit firework was pushed through the letterbox of a flat in Chatterton Walk, off Tennyson Way, in the early hours of last Tuesday. On the
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Police hunt purse thief
A man grabbed a woman's purse after asking her for 10p in the underpass at the bottom of Kidderminster's Comberton Hill. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened at 9.05am yesterday. The thief was 6ft, about 20, and white with
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A case of 'I'm alright Jack?'
IT is 10.30 am on Tuesday morning. I have just followed a procession of cars round the New Road and Bromsgrove Street car parks in Kidderminster looking for a space. I have given up and gone home. Is it not time our representatives and council managers
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15/11/01 Swifts dumped out of cup after thriller
AN ENTHRALLING night saw Stourport Swifts bow out of the Dr Martens League Cup after losing a nine-goal thriller with county neighbours Redditch United. It was a cup clash with everything as two red cards and a string of dazzling saves added to the tension
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Gateway to the town is disgusting
CAN I bring to your attention the disgusting state of the underpass at the bottom of Comberton Hill in Kidderminster. I realise there is a clean-up going on around the town and this is long overdue. However, the underpass for pedestrians is the gateway
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Setting a fine example
A WOMAN who was desperately worried about one of her neighbours asked me for help recently. It appeared that the neighbour, a woman with a mental problem, had had no money for some considerable time - so consequently had no food and no electricity, therefore
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Bretforton boosted by hat-trick man Mitchell
LEAGUE champions Bretforton VIC ended their recent poor form and avenged a recent County Cup defeat with a convincing Evesham Sunday League defeat of Hospital Club. The main damage was done by Daryl Mitchell who hit a hat-trick with a further goal from
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Oakes strikes twice for on-song Forest
IN-FORM Wyre Forest have lost just once in nine games after two Andrew Oakes goals gave them a 2-1 West Midlands Division One South win at Leominster. The victory puts them eight points behind leaders, Kidderminster rivals Brintons, with a game in hand
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Stop knocking and help out
YET again I see a letter in the latest issue of the Shuttle/Times and News complaining about police action or lack of action. I believe that West Mercia Constabulary are currently actively recruiting and in fact that Kidderminster is short of police constables
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Deadly Des at double
Knowle Res 0, Littleton 4 LITTLETON continued their excellent start to the season with another convincing victory. Littleton tore into their hosts from the kick-off and set up a series of attacks and it came as no surprise when they took the lead after
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Extra-time pain adds to the cup nightmare
EXTRA-TIME goals knocked Bewdley Town out of their third cup in three weeks when they went down 4-2 to Burman Hi-Ton in the Smedley Crooke Cup. Midland Combination League Burman were the better side in the first half but only managed one goal as keeper
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Welcome win as subs shine bright
Bishampton Utd 2, Bromyard Town 0 BISHAMPTON ended their recent dismal run of results with a hard earned victory. The game was evenly contested, but as the game progressed the home side looked the more likely to score creating the better chances. United
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Moving church service
ON November 4 at my village church in Wolverley, I (along with many others) attended a service given by our vicar, the Rev Shilvock, in memory of loved ones lost over the last 12 months - myself having lost my husband three months ago. The service is
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Unplugging bottlenecks
WHEN it comes to hospitals, arguments as to whether small (and local) is beautiful or big (and centralised) is best will continue. Surely the questions we should be asking now are, "Does the system brought about by the changes enable doctors to treat
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Olympic effort from brilliant Burlish
KIDDERMINSTER and District League Sunday Premier side Burlish Olympic reached round three of the Worcester Infirmary Junior cup with a 7-1 win over Bromsgrove Athletico. It was the same scoreline for Bewdley's Waggon & Horses as the Sunday Division
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Last four for girls
FERNDALE Girls U-16s have reached the Open Cup semi-finals for the first time. They had a comfortable 10-1 win against Tamworth-based Cottage Farm Rangers in the quarter-finals. Nikki Palmer scored four and Vicki Roberts added a fine hat-trick. Other
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Coreley cruise
CORELEY Cruisers suffered their first slip-up in Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre's Junior Five-a-Side U-11s League when Abberley Ants held them to a goal-less draw. But they made up for the result by defeating Cleobury Bulldogs 5-0 and Hopton Hawks 3-
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15/11/01 - New City blow as Bullock struggles
WORCESTER City's injury woes have deepened with the news that Darren Bullock is struggling to be fit for Saturday's FA Cup first round clash with Rushden & Diamonds. The 32-year-old midfielder picked up a knee injury in the Dr Martens League Cup game
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KCs hit the top two but more work to do
HIGH-FLYING Kidderminster Carolians hit second spot in Midlands Three West (North) with a 23-8 success over promotion rivals Bridgnorth. But despite the great home victory, team boss Phil Knowles was not crowing after KCs were lucky to survive the first
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Victoria's date with the stars
A "BUBBLY" five-year-old Kidderminster girl suffering from painful chronic juvenile arthritis will raise awareness of her condition in a star-studded slot on prime time BBC1 tomorrow. Viewers of the Children In Need marathon will see Victoria Price, of
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New City blow as Bullock struggles
WORCESTER City's injury woes have deepened with the news that Darren Bullock is struggling to be fit for Saturday's FA Cup first round clash with Rushden & Diamonds. The 32-year-old midfielder picked up a knee injury in the Dr Martens League Cup game
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Kingsmen's season is over
KINGS Heath's disappointing season continued when they crashed out of the Midland Combination Challenge Vase at the first hurdle. Manager Sean Lawless said his side needed a run in the competition, their only remaining cup, to keep their faltering season
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Bedding blaze
A HOUSE in Hom-fray Road, Kidder-minster, had to be ventilated by firefighters using special equipment after a child set fire to a mattress. Two appliances from Kidderminster were called out at 1.30pm on Tuesday and firefighters used breathing apparatus
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George back in old routine
FA CUP fever is mounting at Edgar Street as Hereford United prepare for their televised clash with Wrexham on Sunday. Ricky George, who scored the winner against Newcastle, has been back at the ground recreating his winning goal for television with current
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Lucs face Hereford conquerors in cup
HEREFORDSHIRE'S Luctonians Rugby Club are early favourites to progress in the Intermediate Cup after being handed a fourth round home tie with Aston on November 24. Aston, of Midlands Three West North, produced the upset of the third round when they ousted
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Worcester Ladies in victory target
DESPITE the loss of two points and failing to score in a league match for the first time in over two years, Worcester Norton Ladies still stand three points clear at the top of the Midland Premier Hockey League. They have 19 and behind are Birmingham
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'Round the world' book sales take off
A NEW book published by the Shuttle/Times and News on Saturday is already winging its way across the world. Wyre Forest Memory Lane was launched on Saturday and queues formed for the first couple of hours as authors Peter McMillan and Christine Donnelly
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Asbestos caused death of worker
EXPOSURE to asbestos for a four-year period in the 1970s eventually caused the death of a Stourport man earlier this month. An inquest at Stourbridge County Court heard Gordon Maiden, 66, died in the GP Unit at Kidderminster Hospital on November 4 of
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Factory phone box finds new home
VOLUNTEERS have been ringing the changes to renovate an old telephone kiosk from Kidderminster carpet firm Brintons. The kiosk, which experts believe could date back to the 1920s, was taken from the town centre Brintons factory when it was handed over
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Pub theatre is in high spirits
THE experience of live theatre performed by a fledgling theatre company at an Inkberrow pub has proved to be a huge success. All four performances of Strictly Missionary by Mouthpiece Theatre Company, which took place at The Bulls Head Inn last month,
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From the Evesham archives
100 years ago November 16, 1901 Evesham: Randolph Adolph Koch, a clerk from Pinvin, was summoned for being drunk on October 28. The defendant pleaded guilty. PC Smith stated that he found the defendant on the highway very drunk. He assisted him home.
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It's a thriller to chill the spine
A SPINE-tingling production which takes its inspiration from a 1950s cult horror film is on the bill at Worcester's Swan Theatre next week. Unheimlich Spine, presented by the David Glass Ensemble, is inspired by 1958 flick The Tingler, starring Vincent
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Poster power from Thomas
AN eight-year-old Kidderminster schoolboy designed a poster to promote a special church service to commemorate victims of road accidents. Thomas Harris, of Lea Street First School, had his entry chosen after pupils were invited to design a poster containing
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Library listed in 'pride of county'
SCHEMES enhancing the environment and quality of life in Wyre Forest are among 21 stories "making a difference to the 21st century". Bishops Wood Environmental Education Centre, near Stourport, and Kidderminster Library have been named by Worcestershire
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Natasha wins some top tips
BROADWAY rider, Natasha Mansell, and her nine-year-old grey, Georgie, were given a masterclass by top international eventer, Ian Stark. As one of the winners of a competition to receive a showjumping and dressage tutorial from the medal-winning champion
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Boxes full of kindness
A SCHEME to give Christmas a little extra sparkle for needy children across Wyre Forest is taking on a new look this year. The Shuttle/Times & News is teaming up with Wyre Forest Business Club to help light up the faces of youngsters who would otherwise
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Piece of cake for classic centenary steam train
ONE hundred not out - and still going strong - is a small but powerful steam engine on Severn Valley Railway. The century of the former Port Talbot Railway 0-6-0 saddletank No 813 was celebrated with a birthday cake, a slice of which was fed - on the
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Mail office's new address
THE Royal Mail's Kidderminster delivery office has moved to Crossley Retail Park under a deal sealed with the district council. The office, which was based in The Sling, earmarked as part of the multi-million Weavers Wharf development, moved to its new
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Tree will light up a life
A PERSONAL reminder of a loved one can help light up a life in the Swan Centre, Kidderminster. Since 1998 the annual Tree of Light has raised £8,500 to help Kemp Hospice patients living with a life-threatening illness and provide emotional and practical
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Festive day for hospice
A FESTIVE event has been organised to boost a Kidderminster charity that cares for people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Friends of Kemp Hospice have organised a ploughman's and punch Christmas bazaar at St Mary's Church chantry in
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Children take to the rails to meet Santa
SEVERN Valley Railway's 'Santa's trains' have already built up a huge head of steam with many places next month already heavily booked. More than 30,000 children, mums, dads and relatives are expected to board the service which runs between Kidderminster
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Brothers lied on driving charge
TWO brothers lied to police when they were quizzed about who was driving a car, Worcester Crown Court was told. Paul Leach, who owned the F-reg MG Metro, had been at the wheel but his brother Carl Pitman said he had been driving. The deceit came about
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Custody for booze thief
BRANDY, whisky and rum were stolen from three town stores, Kidderminster magistrates were told. The thief failed to answer his bail but later gave himself up to police and had spent a week in custody, said his solicitor, Ruth Edwards. John Evans, 34,
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Nonnies stalwart dies at 92
A VETERAN of Kiddermin-ster's amateur dramatic scene has died aged 92. Betty Beresford was a former artistic director and actress with the Nonentities for more than 40 years. Born in South Wales, she lived in Hagley before moving to Kidderminster where
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Fair day for fun at museum
ALL the fun of a medieval fair will be staged in Hartlebury, on Sunday. History buffs will be able to return to days of old when knights were bold at the County Museum. Knights will don Agincourt battle armour to re-enact duels and a hunting display and
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Second half show earns first double
A SPARKLING second half performance enabled Evesham United to record their first league double of the season at Common Road on Saturday, writes Mick Clewes. Two second-half strikes from the recalled Andy Hodgetts and a goal from midfielder Steve Lutz
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Top flight hosts sent crashing
Hednesford Tn 1, Evesham Utd 3 PHIL Mullen's men illuminated a wet and windy evening at Keys Park with some scintillating play to seal a place in the second round of the Dr Martens League Cup, writes Mervyn Collins. The visitors banged in three glorious
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Alex faults still rankle
A HEALTH watchdog is still receiving complaints about the system used in the Alexandra Hospital's outpatients department, months after highlighting the problem, writes Becky Procter. Redditch and Bromsgrove Community Health Council slated the computerised
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Grazing Animal Project
CATTLE in the Grazing Animals Project have been on the heathlands of the Rifle Range and Devils Spittleful nature reserves for a few weeks now. This year there is one main herd composed of 16 rare breed Belted Galloways. This is the largest herd that
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Wicket winners
FOUR Welford-on-Avon school pupils have been invited for development coaching at Warwickshire County Cricket Club. All-rounders Charlie Walker and Alex Shepherd, together with fast bowler Mark Weston and left arm spinner Kris George, received the invitation
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Village draw
PREPARATIONS for the 2002 cricket season have already begun following the draw for next summer's Wadworth 6X National Village Knockout Championship. There could be a clash of two Cotswold Hills League sides in the Leicestershire and Warwi-ckshire group
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TB teacher on mend
A TEACHER at a Kidderminster school who contracted TB last week is making a good recovery at home with the help of medical treatment, a top consultant has said. A health alert was sparked after the member of staff at St John's Middle School was diagnosed
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Beyond reasonable doubt
HE may be in jail, but you can't keep writer, former Tory MP and erstwhile Lord Mayor of London hopeful Jeffrey Archer down. Stratford's Avonside Players are due to put on Archer's Beyond Reasonable Doubt, a courtroom drama, at the Wesley Hall, Old Town
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James is hitting the right notes
YOUNG James Exton has certainly hit the right note with church leaders now he's won the Bishop's Award for singing. The 13-year-old Broadway chorister scaled the dizzy heights to obtain light blue, dark blue and bright red medals. Now he's achieved the
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Shed raid
A PETROL mower and a Stihl petrol hedge trimmer were stolen from sheds at a house in Fish Hill, Broadway, between last Saturday night and Sunday morning.
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Sound of music
THE LIFFORD Hall, Broadway, really will be alive with the Sound of Music this Saturday when The Lygonian singers and friends present an evening of songs from the shows. The talented local group will be performing music and readings from the British Isles
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Trendy wine bar
A WINE bar could open up in Broadway if plans get the go-ahead from Wychavon District Council. An application is to go before the planning committee within the next six weeks, to change the use of an office at 47b High Street.
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Police witness appeal
POLICE are renewing their appeal for witnesses following the funeral yesterday (Wednesday) of Broadway antiques dealer Peter Keil, who died while crossing the road. The 69-year-old was in collision with a car in the High Street on November 1 at about
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After 65 years apart they'll tie the knot
A RUBERY couple, who met 65 years ago but were separated by the Second World War, are getting married on Saturday. Royston Haigh-Brown and Mabel Hibberd of Shearwater Close met on a school bus in 1936 when Mabel was 13 and Royston 15 years old. They courted
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Time to use the ol' dog 'n' bone
Muffin and Herbie are two of the older residents at the Blue Cross Animal Adoption Centre in Catshill hoping for a touch of tender loving care this Christmas Blue Cross manager Neil Edwards said: "We only have a couple of weeks left to house the older
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14/11/01 - Super men sink Cross
DEFEAT against Dr Martens Western strugglers Swindon Supermarine on Saturday proved the final straw for Redditch player-manager Nicky Cross this week. After a meeting with chairman Rod Laight on Monday afternoon the former West Brom ace parted with the
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14/11/01 - Hackett learns of decision
PLAYER-assistant manager Gary Hackett has left the club along with Cross, who appointed him in the close season. The former Aberdeen winger was persuaded to turn down the chance to take the manager's hotseat at Midland Combination Premier neighbours Alvechurch
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14/11/01 - Hot seat for West
NEWLY-appointed caretaker-manager Paul West was looking no further than last night's testing League Cup tie at Stourport. Former Port Vale and Wigan defender West, injured for much of the season, was given the task of picking the team for last night and
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13/11/01 - Axe falls on Cross' reign
DEFEAT against Dr Martens Western strugglers Swindon Supermarine on Saturday proved the final straw for Redditch player-manager Nicky Cross this week. After a meeting with chairman Rod Laight on Monday afternoon the former West Brom ace parted with the
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Rous Lench & Inkberrow
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: The AGM of the Rous Lench and Inkberrow branch of the Royal British Legion, which was held at The Flyford Arms, Flyford Flavel on November 6 was the occasion of the retirement from office Miss Nancy Reynolds, one of the branch's
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Pershore
GARDENING CLUB: The October meeting - the 40th AGM - was well attended by over 40 members. The finance report indicated another fairly successful year, with over 70 members having joined. The chairman hoped that we might increase our membership slightly
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Mickleton
THE MICKLETON SOCIETY: The society welcomed back Mr Max Fawcett as its speaker for the November meeting. As an ex-headmaster of an inner city primary school in Birmingham, he was able to draw effortlessly on a wealth of experiences to convey moments of
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Hill & Moor
PARISH COUNCIL: Minutes of meeting held in Lower Moor Village Hall on November 1. Beat Manager: Councillor Marshall outlined the contents of the meeting held with local youths with the police also in attendance. It was agreed the parish council would
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Harvington
YOUTH PROJECT: The next event involving the members of the project, this time the older ones, is a football match to be held on the Cricket Club ground on December 9. Harvington's opponents will be the Hayhill Baptist Church youth team and we understand
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Evesham
Rambling: Evesham Rambling Club gathered at Hidcote Manor car park for their October ramble There was promise of a fine day - and later the mist disappeared, giving way to sun and blue skies. Passing Hidcote Manor and Hidcote Bartrum village pond - and
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Bidford-on-Avon
LEST WE FORGET: The annual British Legion Remembrance Day was celebrated on Sunday, remembering villagers who gave their lives for their country in the war at the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. CANOE RACE: The Mercia canoe
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Alcester
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: The speaker at the most recent meeting of the Local History Society was Dr Mike Hodder the archaeologist for the City of Birmingham. Dr Hodder was able to describe the earliest beginnings of England's second city and to describe
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Tractor limit plan dropped
THE European Parliament has voted down a proposal that would have restricted the hours tractor drivers could spend at the wheel. Vale Euro MP Liz Lynne, who helped negotiate the text of the compromise amendment to exclude agriculture and forestry and
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Special farmers' evening
THE Evesham-based flagship store of a farming and rural supplies business will mark its recent refurbishment with a farmers' evening next month. Countrywide, in Worcester Road, Evesham, is holding the event from 6-9pm on December 3. The evening will feature
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Cattle collection centre
A NEW cattle collection centre will allow beleaguered beef and dairy farmers to start moving animals and help reduce pressure on limited winter feedstocks. A collaborative venture between Stratford-based national livestock marketing co-operative Meadow
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20 jobs in store
TWENTY new jobs are being created with the opening of a new DIY warehouse in Kidderminster next month. B and Q is moving from the Crossley Park retail development to new 140,000 sq ft premises in Green Street which will open to the public on Friday, December
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£2,000 package for market hall
A £250,000 scheme to bring Cleobury Mortimer's disused market hall back into community use has received a £2,000 boost. The cash from Shell Britain Better campaign will go towards energy-saving heating and lighting systems for the Grade II listed Victorian
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Theatre
Harry Cheshire High School - KODYS Goes To The Movies Thursday until Saturday. Rose, Kidderminster - September In The Rain Tuesday. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Whistle Down The Wind Friday until November 24. Grand, Wolverhampton - Nutcracker until Saturday
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Clocking off after 49 years with firm
AFTER almost half a century with one carpet firm, a Kidderminster sales office manager has clocked off for the last time. When Trevor Padfield joined Victoria Carpets in 1952, James Anton, son of the company's founder, George Anton, was managing director
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15/11/01 - Rotherham slip-up has given us all real boost
WE all had a great weekend at Worcester with our victory coming 24 hours after rivals Rotherham slipped up. People tell me that England had a good win as well! The less said about the Welsh performance, the better! Apart from that, we all enjoyed a very
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ASTLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Members were treated to close-up slides of West Midlands birds, shown by Tony Hamblin at the October meeting. Tony illustrated his talk with pictures of his garden and the hides he used for his bird photography. On Wednesday, at Astley Village Hall, Mrs
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15/11/01 Loan men give Harriers that vital away boost
LEYTON ORIENT 1 HARRIERS 3 Surely Brisbane Road witnessed a real football rarity as two loan players both came on to score goals on their debut. But wasn't the spectacular introduction of Ritchie Appleby and Bo Henriksen exactly what Harriers' away form
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15/11/01 Drop to Albion
HARRIERS U-19s lost 2-0 to West Bromwich Albion in the Football League Youth Alliance on Saturday. The game with Luton Town this weekend is off.
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KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
English Stained Glass: Evolution Technology and Design is the subject of Brian Ferris's talk at St George's Church Annexe, Radford Avenue, on Wednesday, November 28, starting at 7.30pm. Meetings are held on the first, second and fourth Wednesdays of the
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LICKHILL WI
WI adviser Suzanne Owen presided at the annual meeting and in her address commented that the group is held up as an example to others, as it had an active membership and had grown since it began six years ago. The Competition Shield was presented to joint
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WYRE FOREST CAMCORDER CLUB
Chris and Avril Rowlands were guests at a recent meeting. Chris is supervising editor for dramas at the BBC, Pebble Mill, and Avril worked for the BBC for 10 years and is now a director, writes scripts and books about continuity, and holds courses in
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A star turn for first school
IT'S not often youngsters can boast they had a star of the silver screen pay a visit to their school. But that's exactly what happened to pupils at Woodrow First School last week. They were visited by a very famous feathered friend - the tawny owl who
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Seedhouse is overall winner
Evesham Jubilee AS FISHING proved difficult for members taking part in the second leg of the Wye Cup. A river at Belmont, Hereford carrying floodwater was the venue and a couple of large chub proved the only real catches of substance on a day when Dave
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Arty start for pupils
THREE Redditch middle schools will be presented with framed reproductions of four masterpieces by some of the world's greatest artists next week. Pupils and teachers from Church Hill Middle, Ipsley CofE Middle and Walkwood CofE Middle schools will receive
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Parents' bus fears
PARENTS are fearing for their children's safety after Redditch middle school pupils have been repeatedly left by bus drivers in the town centre after school, writes Melina Cannon. Peter and Jennifer Purnell said drivers had refused to take the usual route
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Fireworks a waste of time and money...
I AGREE wholeheartedly with the remarks in the Evening News concerning fireworks. Several days before November 5, people were letting bangers off from 6pm until nearly 11 o'clock. The complex in which I live houses elderly people who like to go to bed
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Chaos at entrance to Bilford Road waste site
HOW much longer do pedestrians and through traffic have to put up with the chaos at the entrance to the Bilford Road waste site? I was walking along the footpath today (November 6) which goes past the entrance to this site. I understand pedestrians do
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Tribute to fallen heroes
PEOPLE from all over Alcester stood in two minutes' silence on Sunday to remember the area's war dead who gallantly fought for their country. A service was held at St Nicolas' Church, with the Alcester Royal British Legion leading a procession. And in
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Village drive for new hall
A BIDFORD-based organisation is striving to create a large-scale project to benefit the entire village, writes Helen Clarke. The Bidford Sports and Community Initiative (BS&CI) wants to create the project to include leisure facilities and a community
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A website @ last!
NOT to be caught napping as the world soars further into a new age of technology, Bidford has launched its very own website. The site gives a huge array of information from the different groups which exist to hot local news and issues. It has incorporated
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Head to bow out at Easter
A HEADTEACHER who has spent almost two decades encouraging the educational development of Alcester youngsters will be retiring at Easter, writes Helen Clarke. Andy Shearn, from Alcester Grammar School, started teaching in Leicester in 1967 after leaving
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Reviving classic 70s soul scene
NORTHERN Soul fans old and new from across the country will gather in Kidderminster this weekend for an atmospheric event aimed at reviving the 1970s scene. The ninth Nautical William Northern Soul Revival event, run by regular DJs Steve Russell, Mr Tee
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Young acting stars head for festival
THEATRE and drama groups across Wyre Forest have been invited to "stretch their capabilities" by taking part in next year's Worcestershire Theatre Festival. Entries from schools and youth groups will be welcome as the festival changes its format to run
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Festivities start early at church
SEASONAL and serious singing will be on the agenda at a pre-Christmas church concert in Wolverley. The Gentleman Songsters are coming to St John's Church on Friday, November 30 - with an extra helping of seasonal spirit promised in the interval of their
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Pianists top the bill at library concert
A "PIANISTIC trip over the Niagara Falls" is promised in a concert presented by the Midland Gershwin Mayerl Society and Worcestershire County Council tonight. Pianists Alan Clarke and Guy Rowland are giving a concert of piano solos and duets at Kidderminster
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Uncertain times but tourism chiefs are planning for the future
Since September 11, staff at the Stratford Tourist Information Centre have seen a 20% slump in visitors coming through their door. This reflects a national downturn in numbers of overseas visitors of between 20 and 25%. Given that it is the US market
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Spooky goings-on at stately home
HARVINGTON Hall throws open its doors next week with three candlelight tours. But history buffs who have not already booked up for the events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will miss out as all three tours are fully booked. The Elizabethan hall is now
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Brave British defenders were lucky to escape with their lives
About half-past three o'clock on the afternoon of 22nd January 1879, a mounted man came galloping into our little encampment and told us that the Zulus had taken the camp at Isandhlwana and were making their way towards Rorke's Drift. We at once set to
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15/11/01 New challenge tinged with sadness for Brown
ROD Brown admitted sadness at leaving Stourport Swifts but insisted there was more chance of making the step up to the Dr Martens League Premier Division with new club Redditch United. Brown spent five successful years at Walshes Meadow, taking the club
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15/11/01 Brown leaves Swifts for rivals
PROMOTION-WINNING boss Rod Brown has sensationally quit Stourport Swifts to take over at Dr Martens League Western Division rivals Redditch United. Brown, who took Swifts up from the Midland Alliance last season, revealed his decision to the club late
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Court told of bomb in car
Police found a pipe bomb and drugs after they stopped a car in Redditch, Worcester Crown Court was told. Michael Brown, aged 40, of Daybrook Close, Brockhill, was remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to having an explosive substance. He also
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Police treat school fire as arson attack
POLICE are treating a small fire at the former St John Fisher School as arson. Fire crews were called to the school building in Loxley Close, Church Hill, at about 7.20pm on Monday. Burning rubbish had been pushed through the letterbox of the school,
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Home help plea
AN Alvechurch church is appealing to kind-hearted folk to sponsor a child living in a Peruvian children's home plunged into financial difficulty, writes Melina Cannon. A group from St Laurence's Church, which is twinned with a church in Arequipa, visited
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13/11/01 - Rampant Reds ground Swifts
Stourport Swifts 4 Redditch United 5 CRISIS? What crisis. Caretaker manager Paul West saw the same side who folded against lowly Swindon Supermarine turn the tables on their Worcestershire rivals and soar into a 4-0 lead after 34 minutes. Goal-getter
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3/11/01 - Gates-head off United
Gateshead 4 Redditch United 0 Two goals either side of the break from Gateshead dumped Redditch out of the FA Umbro Trophy first round. Uninspired and unimaginative United struggled to find any sort of form in a bad tempered match at Gateshead's International
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27/10/01 - United thank keeper Jones
Redditch United 1 Clevedon Town 1 UNITED'S backup keeper Matt Jones was the hero as United held a top three side for the second time in a week. The former Solihull custodian was called up after Harvey Willetts was ruled out through work commitments and
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We will rob them
THIEVES who stole Poppy Day cash donations, destined for armed forces veterans, in a spate of charity collection box thefts throughout Evesham have been slammed as "low life". Seven of the 60 boxes at collection points around the town were stolen by callous
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Toilet attendant flush with cash
TOILET attendant Brian Mason got more than he bargained for when he paid £1 for a workwear jacket in a charity shop and found £400 wrapped up inside it. The 57-year-old was gobsmacked by his find after he bought the jacket at No 8 in Pershore last Monday
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Learning that Tudor life was not so ruff
TUDOR times were revisited as pupils of a Vale school added period detail to their history lessons. They dressed up in costumes of the type worn in olden days, while their teacher, Daina Gedmintas, was Queen Elizabeth I for the day. Hilary Rowlands, headteacher
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Cinema staff conjure up movie magic with Harry Potter film
IT WAS just like old times at Evesham's Regal cinema last weekend when queues stretched down the street to see the blockbuster film Harry Potter and The Philosophers Stone. The movie was a great coup for the cinema's dedicated staff who entered into hard
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Pedal power for pounds
staff from HSBC's Evesham branch got their feet pumping to boost the coffers of Children in Need. The branch organised a charity cycle ride with the aim of donating over £1,500. The 70-mile ride took place yesterday (Wednesday) and involved three employees
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Arrow Valley Countryside Group
THINGS are beginning to get back to normal after the foot and mouth crisis is abating and the group is maintaining a full walking programme. October 4 was the first meeting of the month, held at the Baptist Church Hall, Alvechurch, to celebrate a very
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Growing clash over lawful use
A VEGETABLE-packing company in Birlingham near Pershore is clashing with villagers in an attempt to prove that its operation is legitimate. The bosses of Red Star Growers Ltd are applying to Wychavon District Council for a certificate of lawful use of
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Blaze sparks alarm alert
AN Evesham fireman has warned parents to keep smoking materials out of the reach of children and fit working smoke alarms after a family of seven had a lucky escape from a living room fire. Sub officer John Lawrie spoke out after the family escaped from
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Redditch Music Society
A VERY happy audience left after a beautifully performed concert by the Markham Piano Trio. Opening with Mozart's Trio in C K548, they continued with Arensky's Trio in D minor. Arensky was born in Russia in 1861 and died in Finland in 1906 and little
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Soccer players cry foul over dog mess
FOOTBALL players, including youngsters, are being forced to clear up dog mess before starting their games at an Evesham playing field. Teams of adult and junior players are spending about 20 minutes collecting the mess at Davies Road playing field - not
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St Mary's Wives Group
AT the meeting on October 25, held at Wythall Village Hall, members were reminded to pay their deposits for the Christmas meal in December at the Chateau Impney. It was hoped that everyone who had visited the Pearl Button Factory had enjoyed this unique
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Stratford star Will takes top Sabre title
WILL Garrity showed his true form by winning the Welsh Open Sabre competition in Cardiff on Sunday. The 18-year-old from Chipping Campden started well with clear victories in his first round of pools contests, going on to win his way way through to the
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Healthy medal return
EVESHAM club members were out in force last weekend and they celebrated success at three events. Tim and Victoria Messent travelled to Pangbourne for the prestigious Junior Sculling Head of the River, where Tim raced over 3000m in the MJ15, beating last
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One final remains
THERE is just one final - the pool at Wick Club on Sunday - outstanding in the 2001 Wychavon Parish Games. The dominoes final between Evesham Bengeworth and Norton and Lenchwick proved entertaining with Bengeworth emerging as the winners. The skittles
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Accolade for devoted mum
A DEVOTED Redditch mum who looks after her disabled son has been named Carer of the Month by a Birmingham-based company. Pam Mace, of Woodrow South, was selected from the latest entries to the Wesleyan Carer of the Year Awards, launched by The Princess
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Kings rule after early scare
Evesham A 23, Kings 36 EVESHAM took a five-goal lead in the first quarter but Kings proved the stronger throughout to register a fine win. The lead was reduced to two at half-time despite accurate Evesham shooting but the Kings defence really picked up
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Author in angel hunt
A REDDITCH woman is seeking information on people's experiences of angels. Catherine Drabble, of Ferney Hill Avenue, hopes to compile enough information for a small book on the topic. Anyone with information can call Mrs Drabble on 63226 write to 29,
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CD marks first year for project
REDDITCH theatre group Break a Leg's Music Maker project will celebrate its first birthday with a performance at Arrow Vale Community Sports College next week. The project was launched at the end of October 2000 with a grant of £56,950 from the National
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Major award for organic farming
A WORCESTERSHIRE farmer has won the ultimate accolade for his contribution to organic farming. Richard Young, of Kite's Nest Farm, near Evesham, was singled out from among hundreds of organic farmers throughout Britain and the Channel Islands for the
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Warming news
LAST month was Astwood Bank and Cookhill's warmest October for 29 years according to its own climatological voluntary observer. Derek Payne, of Cookhill, said the average temperature was three degrees centigrade above normal - 13.1 degrees centigrade
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Cast bows out of hall
AN hilarious Alan Ayckbourn comedy is on the bill at Studley Village Hall this week when the Cygnet Players return with their latest production. A Chorus of Disapproval will be the last production to take place in the hall before it undergoes major refurbishment
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Three car collision
A BIDFORD-ON-AVON man was taken into intensive care following a three-car collision on the A425 Daventry Road near Upper Shuckburgh last Friday. James Smith, the 25-year-old driver of a BMW 318i car, is being treated for serious head and chest injuries
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MP slams 'divide and rule' bid
DR Taylor was damning in his criticism of how health chiefs handled the county health shake-up. He warned of the "unscrupulous methods" managers used and the sham of public consultation. He said: "Divide and rule is one of the techniques; some are given
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Late rally fails to bring a leveller
Stone 2, Pershore 1. PERSHORE'S latest DTZ League fixture was played away at Stafford in what has traditionally been a high scoring and entertaining fixture. Pershore started this fixture with a much-changed side, which saw Attwood and Crowley making
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15/11/01 Brown leaves Swifts for rivals
PROMOTION-WINNING boss Rod Brown has sensationally quit Stourport Swifts to take over at Dr Martens League Western Division rivals Redditch United. Brown, who took Swifts up from the Midland Alliance last season, revealed his decision to the club late
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Fury at flood street house
FLOODING victims in Diglis are furious at plans to build a new house in one of Worcester's worst-hit streets. Mary Dhonau has written to the city council complaining about the granting of outline planning permission for the house next to 6 Cavendish Street
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Attack victim on road to recovery
THE Powick man fighting for his life in a London hospital after a vicious attack left him near to death is making good progress, his father has revealed. But Roger Gurney and his wife Sally, who between them are keeping a 24-hour vigil at their son Jonathon's
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'Be fair on fares'
PASSENGERS have temporarily escaped a rise in taxi fares that would have seen Worcester be-come one of the most expensive places to travel by cab in the West Midlands. The city council's licensing committee last night decided that Worcester Taxi Drivers
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Silent tribute
NEARLY 2,000 Droitwich residents gathered in the town centre on Sunday to honour fallen soldiers. Families, councillors and war veterans joined in Sunday's Remembrance Parade which was led by mayor Maureen Lawley. It began in Station Street at 10.30am
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Owl in a day's work
A FEATHERED treat is in store for Worcester's schoolchildren when Ook the snowy owl resumes his school visits in the wake of Harry Potter mania. Ook, who plays the role of Harry's owl Hedwig in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, is currently making
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Plan for river rescue service
A NEW branch of the Severn Area Rescue Association could soon be set up in Wyre Forest following the success of a similar unit in Upton-upon-Severn. Leading the project is Alan Stanley, former commodore of Stourport Cruising Club, who has been a fund-raiser
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Pupils show their Christmas spirit
PUPILS at Worcester schools entered into the festive spirit with a successful charity collection. Operation Christmas Child was launched by the Samaritans to help provide gifts for disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe. Youngsters from Cherry Orchard
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Village mourns for postwoman
POLICE have launched an investigation after a long-serving Cleobury Mortimer postwoman died when her car hit a tree. Edith Lloyd, 55, was killed instantly when the Volkswagen Golf she was driving towards Mawley Oak on the B4202 left the road and collided
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Giving town 'a bad image'
A TOP businesswoman has said the parking crisis is giving Kidderminster a bad image. Worcestershire businesswoman of the year Louise Hewett said commercial visitors and clients were becoming frustrated at the lack of spaces. Ms Hewett, who runs Hewett
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Vandalism puts Salvation Army on 'war' footing
STAFF at a Kidderminster community centre are living in fear following threats of violence and a campaign of vandalism which has seen stones hurled and an air gun fired at their building. Youths armed with slings have smashed windows and roof tiles, causing
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Fear over woodland ride work
A FORMER warden for the Wyre Forest claims legally-protected habitats are being destroyed by work which English Nature says is designed to benefit rare butterflies. Bewdley man John Robinson, 22 years a warden before retiring in 1999, fears the Wyre Forest
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Stylists cut up by Spanish con
BUSINESSES in Wyre Forest have been warned to read the small print after a Stourport firm was "duped" by a Spanish company which is demanding £2,000. The Cutting Room hairdressers, High Street, was targeted by a mailshot from Barcelona-based European
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Pay rise to rocket by £5,000
THE leader of Worcestershire County Council could receive a 50 per cent wage rise under a review of allowances due to be considered today. An independent pay review panel has recommended boosting the annual allowance from £10,000 to £15,000 while at the
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Reach for the stars
MIDLAND Musical Theatre Group's production of Reach for the Stars is being staged at The Festival Theatre, Malvern, from next Monday to November 24. "This year's show enables us to pay tribute to the many 'stars' and their accomplishments," said MMTG's
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Charity concert night
THE Cheltenham Philharmonic Orchestra is arriving in Evesham on Saturday for a charity evening of popular classics. The orchestra will be taking centre stage at The Evesham Arts Centre with music including Gilbert and Sullivan and the Last Night of the
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Time and tide wait for no man
IT'S not hard to hear the anger in Mary Dhonau's voice when you read her comments about plans to build a new house on one of the streets hit worst by last year's floods in Worcester. It's hard not to understand her concern, either. Cast your thoughts
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50 years ago
November 17, 1951 The heavy rain last week caused flooding in certain parts of the Redditch area. And although rivers and streams rose very quickly on Friday, they fell just as quickly and no really serious incidents were reported. Cable faults put a
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Upset on cards for villagers
STUDLEY villagers could be disappointed today if Stratford Council allows the extension of delivery hours to an industrial operation. Council officers have backed plans to extend evening delivery times by two hours on weekdays and three hours on Saturday
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Last 16 for Terry
SNOOKER star Terry Murphy suffered a 5-1 Benson and Hedges Championship last 16 exit at the hands of Grimsby's Sean Storey. The Kidderminster-based Northern Irish international made the sixth round in Mansfield. Meanwhile, Bewdley professional Richard
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Town stars still ahead after defeat
HOCKEY: A first loss of the season failed to knock Kidderminster Boundary off the top of DTZ League Midlands Division One. They were beaten 1-0 at home by Bridgnorth after wasting early chances to score. Kidderminster should have been three or four ahead
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Homes plan on pub site
PLANS to demolish a Stourport pub and built housing on the site have been lodged with Wyre Forest district planners. The outline application for the conversion of the Old Anchor Inn site, Worcester Road, has been submitted by Thomas Vale Developments.
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15/11/01 - Jones poised for comeback
WORCESTER Rugby Club will make a decision on skipper Kingsley Jones' fitness today as the National One leaders prepare to travel to Bedford Blues on Saturday. Jones has missed the last two games after tearing his hamstring during training and will sprint
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15/11/01 - Hinshelwood driven by Premier vision
AMID the wild celebrations which greeted two extraordinary victories over Antipodean opposition, some may have wondered what all the fuss was about. They may have questioned just why England and Great Britain were being hailed for supreme performances
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Great victory sets Cleobury up for bad fall
VOLLEYBALL: A storming win over Sussex Ladies had a high price for National League Cleobury Mortimer's women who were hit by injury. Key player Sam O'Connor required hospital X-rays on an ankle injury after a fall and Cleobury went on to lose to both
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Repair bill sparks fears
FEARS Bewdley and Stourport tax payers might have to foot the bill for repairs to Kidderminster's war memorial have sparked more frustration over the lack of a Kidderminster Town Council. Martin Fellows, clerk to Kidderminster's Charter Trustees, bemoaned
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Getting in to festive mood
THE outlook is bright for the switching on of Stourport's Christmas lights next week. A varied line-up of entertainment will help put shoppers in the festive mood as the countdown to Christmas gets underway in earnest. Among the attractions on the day
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Chance to meet top boxers
BOXING: Big names Earnie Shavers and Richie Woodhall are in Kidderminster tonight at a sports forum. The evening at Tico's, Blackwell Street, runs from 8pm and is compered by writer Jerry Hjelter. Shavers is the former American heavyweight with 78 knock-outs
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Close sailing in Trimpley contest
SAILING: Another afternoon of light winds for Saturday sailors saw a close contest between Rob Hart and Ray Drury for Trimpley Sailing Club's GP14 series. Hart and crew Paul Wooddissee took the honours in the first race but the result was reversed later
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Sanders show
ATHLETICS: Amazing Feet's Eddie and Irene Sanders finished off their week's holiday in York by heading across the Pennines to take part in the Langley seven-mile race. Running together, E Sanders clocked a time of one hour six minutes 16 seconds with
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Arching ahead
GOLF: Val Bow was the clear winner of the first event on the Ladies winter calendar at Wyre Forest. Bow won with 35 Stableford points, three ahead of Margaret Ellor who took runners-up spot on countback from Jean Golden. Ellor claimed the Threes competition
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Time for forms
ENTRIES are still welcome for the Wyre Forest District Sports Council 2001 Awards. Trophies are for Senior Sports Personality, Junior Sports Personality, Coach, Team, Junior Team, Disabled Sports Personality and an Appreciation Award. Details and nomination
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Netballers have that cutting Edge
GILT Edge head Kidderminster and District Netball League Division One after beating Breakaways 50-48. They are one point in front of Stourport Sports Club who defeated Fusion 50-12 and have a game in hand. In Division Two, Stour Ladies are on top with
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Strongest Link
CHESS: Gerald Link shared third place at the Hereford weekend congress, winning four of his five games for Kidderminster. Derek Digger had a poor tournament with just one win. In Division Two of the Wolverhampton League, newly promoted Kidderminster followed
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CRAIG HINTON - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 26/11/77, 6ft. Squad number 5.
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. The change of position proved the making of the former Birmingham City trainee who is now rated at £1 million and
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SCOTT STAMPS - Left-back, left midfield. 20/3/75, 5ft 10ins. Squad number 3.
Stamps started with Torquay United despite being brought up in Birmingham and his obvious talent earned him a £10,000 move to Colchester United in 1997. The left-footer moved to Harriers on a free in September 1999 after playing in the Second Division
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IAN CLARKSON - Right-back. 4/12/70, 5ft 10ins. Squad number 12.
A broken tibia temporarily ended his professional career and Clarkson was forced to play outside the Football League, signing for Harriers in November 1999. But the break from full-time football allowed the injury to recover and he was allowed to return
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November 15, 2001
MY adjournment debate on Kidderminster General Hospital was the high point of the week. I was delighted with the support I had from local MPs and friends I have made on the Government benches. To my relief Hazel Blears did not attempt to bamboozle us
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ABDOU SALL - Centre-back. 1/11/80, 6ft 3ins. Squad number 26.
Senegal-born Sall began his career with French Third Division Montauban and impressed enough to be snapped up by Toulouse. However, a switch to England earned the giant defender a trial with Harriers and a two-year move in August 2001. Powerful in aerial
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DANNY WILLIAMS - Midfield 12/7/79. 6ft 1in. Squad number 8.
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
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Murder attempt charge
FATHER-OF-TWO Jordan Lee will appear at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday accused of attempting to murder his wife. Lee, 29, is charged with the attempted murder of Elizabeth Lee last Friday night at their home in Linden Avenue, Stourport, and with trying
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Chain gang
THREE chainsaws worth £1,200 were stolen from a garage in Baldwin Road, Kidderminster, between 7pm on Monday and 8.30am Tuesday.
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DREWE BROUGHTON - Forward. 25/10/78. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 9.
Tall target-man who made an immediate impact with his aggression, spirit and goal-scoring on being signed for £50,000 from Peterborough in January 2001. Despite his disciplinary problems, Broughton is a first choice when fit and wins a lot of aerial challenges
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COLIN LARKIN - Striker. 27/4/82. 5ft 9ins. Squad number 27.
LARKIN joined Harriers on a month's loan on Friday, September 14, but suffered a dead leg in training and lasted only 45 minutes on his debut against Plymouth. The Wolverhampton Wanderers man continued to develop steadily for his club last term, mostly
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Incorrect
We have been asked to point out that in last week's report of a Worcester Crown Court case, the address of defendant Tracey Evans was incorrect and should have been Princess Way, Stourport.
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Memories of war
DURING the First World War (1914-18), when many men went off to fight, those left behind also had a vital role to play. Before the war a woman's place had been firmly in the home, but now women took the place of men. In the cities they endured dangerous
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Cheers for drinks
THROUGH your letters would you please convey the thanks of our ladies to the proprietor of The Pastry Case, Pershore, who kindly supplied complimentary hot drinks to our ladies whilst attending the Garden of Remembrance in Pershore High Street on Friday
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Thanks for fair work
I SHOULD like to convey through your newspaper my thanks to all who helped to make the recent Autumn Fair such a success for the Vale Volunteers. After the opening by the Mayor there was a steady stream of visitors who spent their money and, I hope, enjoyed
