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OAPS HIT BY MYSTERY ILLNESS
PENSIONERS living in a Worcester sheltered housing scheme have been struck down by a mystery illness. Residents at Cherwell Close, in Tolladine, have been affected by an illness that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. The outbreak is being investigated by
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Great gran brands city cemetery 'a disgrace'
A GREAT grandmother has joined critics of Worcester's Astwood Cemetery. May Williams dubbed it "a disgrace" and claimed its standards had slipped during the last four years. Mrs Williams said she visited the graveyard two or three times a week since her
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Teachers aiming to be top of class
TWO Worcestershire teachers are in line for gold stars of their own when they attend a regional awards ceremony. The West Midlands heat of the BT Teaching Awards takes place next month. Pamela Tildesley, headteacher at Westlands CE First School in Droitwich
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Your chance to combat stammer
A STAMMERER who cured himself after years of unsuccessful speech therapy is now aiming to teach people in Worcester his life-changing techniques. Twenty-eight-year-old Stephen Hill is organising a free open day in the Faithful City to show sufferers the
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This is Evesham United Football Club - Club Squad
Coming soon... contact Journal Series Sports Editor Mervyn Collins, email mervyn.collins@newsquestmidlands.co.uk or telephone 01386 765678.
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22/6/02 - Bichel back for County crunch
ANDY Bichel returns from international duty for Worcestershire Royals' top-of-the-table Norwich Union League Division One clash against Warwickshire Bears at New Road on Monday (1pm). The star paceman has missed the County's last six matches while playing
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22/6/02 - Boss hands Cottrill Worcester fitness incentive
VETERAN midfielder Ian Cottrill still has a role to play at Worcester City if he can prove his fitness says manager John Barton. Cottrill, who is due a testimonial with the St George's Lane club, was hampered by a knee injury last season which restricted
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Plan for the Basin deserves success
IT seemed that in the 1990s, almost every waterfront in Britain was following the lead of London's Docklands and being redeveloped. Yuppie flats in converted warehouses, coffee shops, wine bars and restaurants could be found the length of the land. Worcester
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Journal correspondents
Bishampton: Michael Trollope, Rose Cottage, Bishampton, WR10 2LX. 01386 462260. Bourton-on-the-Hill: David Day, 7 Bowes Lyon Close, Moreton-in-Marsh. 01608 651622. Brailes: Vanessa Boyce, 1 Bakery Cottages, Lower Brailes. 01608 685371. Bredon: K W Harrison
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Bichel back for County crunch
ANDY Bichel returns from international duty for Worcestershire Royals' top-of-the-table Norwich Union League Division One clash against Warwickshire Bears at New Road on Monday (1pm). The star paceman has missed the County's last six matches while playing
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Gillies makes Sixways move
GIANT lock Craig Gillies has become Worcester Rugby Club's latest signing. The 26-year-old, who is 6ft 8in and weighs 17st 7lb, has signed from Llanelli in a two-year deal. He will become the tallest player to pull on a Worcester shirt and his weight
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Ground plan is submitted
EVESHAM United have submitted detailed plans for a new ground at the town's Cheltenham Road. For 10 years the Dr Martens Western Division club have been battling to relocate from Common Road ground to a purpose-built base on the edge of town. Last year
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Neal hopes for Irish success
WORCESTERSHIRE race ace Matt Neal is gunning for glory when the Green Flag British Touring Car Championship season heads to Mondello Park in Ireland tomorrow. Neal, from Hanbury near Droitwich, currently lies second in the series in his Egg Sport Vauxhall
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Sidecar pair shine on island
MOTORCYCLE racer Phil Dongworth put in an impressive showing at the legendary TT races at the Isle of Man. The 36-year-old from Worcester and passenger Stuart Castles beat off competition from most of the 80 starters to claim sixth and seventh in two
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Price set to captain country in Holland
A FORMER Stourport Ladies hockey player will captain her country later this month, when 18-year-old Laura Price leads England's under 18 squad out at an international tournament in Holland. Price, who lives in Kidderminster, has just completed her first
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From the archives
100 years ago - December 7, 1901 Evesham: Frank Green, a labourer of Port Street, Evesham, was summoned for leaving a horse and cart unattended in Port Street on November 18. The defendant pleaded guilty. PC Grove said he saw a horse and cart standing
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From the archives
100 years ago - November 23, 1901 Broadway: Ernest Vincent, a labourer of Broadway, was charged with being drunk at Broadway on November 2 - Defendant pleaded guilty - PS Lewis stated that while on duty, he saw the defendant near the New Inn. His father
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From the 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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HM TAXES
Banbury: Crown Buildings, Southam Road 01295 225000. Cheltenham: Parabola Road, Cheltenham, G50 3BE 01242 585585. Evesham: Lower Leys 01386 712800. Gloucester District: Bentinck House, Bruton Way 01452 397000. Oxford District 1, 2 and 3: Trinity House
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From the archives
100 years ago - November 9, 1901 Evesham: Harry Ingles, a labourer of Wickhamford, was summoned for being drunk on October 24. Defendant pleaded guilty. PC Groves stated that he found the defendant in a helpless state of drunkenness opposite the steam
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From the archives
100 years ago - October 12, 1901 BROADWAY: Frank Richardson, a gymnast from Broadway, was summoned for being drunk at Broadway on September 25. Defendant pleaded guilty. PS Lewis stated that he saw defendant on The Green drunk. He fell down and could
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From the archives
100 years ago - September 7, 1901 Evesham: Frederick Hodgkins, a labourer of Factory Yard, was summoned for using obscene language on August 31. Defendant pleaded guilty. PC Griffin said he heard a disturbance up Factory Yard and proceeded to the spot
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From the archives
100 years ago - August 31, 1901 Broadway: William Albert John Stanford, a labourer of Stanton, was summoned for riding a bicycle without a light at Broadway on August 5. Defendant pleaded guilty. PS Lewis said he saw the defendant on the Evesham Road
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VOLUNTEERS
Banbury and District: Borough House, Marlborough Road. 01295 279515. Cheltenham and District: 51 Rodney Road, Cheltenham. 01242 515388. Pershore and District Voluntary Help Centre: 16 Priest Lane, Pershore WR10 1EB. 01386 554299. Shipston-on-Stour: Volunteer
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DISTRICT VALUERS
Gloucestershire: Ley Court, Barnet Way. 01452 360200. Oxfordshire: 01865 792422. Warwickshire: 01926 435555. Worcestershire: Block A, Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester. 01905 687600.
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From the archives
100 years ago - August 3, 1901 Fladbury: On Friday, Fladbury was visited by a storm of peculiar severity for the season. Hailstones of considerable size, accompanied by thunder and lightning, passed across from a northern direction, and laid several corn
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LIBRARIES
Gloucestershire County: Library Arts and Museum Service. 01452 425020. Worcestershire: County Council Libraries and School Library Service. Bibliographical and School Library Service. 01905 766234. Oxfordshire: County Council Libraries HQ. 01865 873766
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TRADING STANDARDS
Gloucestershire: Hillfield House, Denmark Road, Gloucester. 01452 426200. Oxfordshire: PO Box 618, County Hall. 01865 815000. Warwickshire: Advice Line: 01926 414000. HQ, Old Budbrooke Road. 01926 414040. Worcestershire: 01905 765763. 01905 765362.
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From the archives
100 years ago - July 20, 1901 Evesham: Anne Welsh was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the Hampton Road on Saturday last. Prisoner pleaded guilty. PC Merritt deposed that hearing a disturbance on Hampton Road, he went there and found her lying
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BENEFITS AGENCY
Banbury: Crown Buildings, Southam Road, Banbury. 01295 455000. Cheltenham: Rivershill House, St George's Road, 01242 843400 Coventry Benefits Agency: Cofa Court, Cheylesmore, Coventry. 02476 232200. Gloucester: Cedar House, Spa Road (off Southgate Street
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MARRIAGE GUIDANCE
Cheltenham: Relate, 24 Cambray Place. 01242 523215. Gloucestershire: 27 Park Road, Gloucester. 01452 522071. Oxfordshire: 33 Iffley Road, Oxford. 01865 242960. Stratford-upon-Avon: 7a Rother Street. 01789 414227 (Tue/Thurs only). Worcestershire: Relate
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From the archives
100 years ago - June 29, 1901 Pershore: John Kettle, a groom of High Green, Severn Stoke, was charged at Pershore Petty Sessions with being drunk while in charge of a horse on June 7 in Defford. PC Bennett said he saw defendant riding a horse on the Defford
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From the archives
100 years ago - June 1, 1901 Pershore: William Cotteril, a labourer, of Pershore, was summoned to Pershore Petty Sessions for being drunk at Pershore on May 25. PC Milsom said on Thursday, at about 10.35pm, he saw the defendant come out of The Talbot
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From the archives
100 years ago - May 18, 1901 Bengeworth: Joseph Lampitt, a labourer from Bengeworth, was summoned to Pershore Petty Sessions for riding his bicycle without a light through Hill and Moor village after the proper time to light up on May 5. PC Johnson said
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MUSEUMS
Cotswold Motor Museum: The Old Mill, Sherborne Street, Bourton-on-the-Water. 01451 821255. Bourton-on-the-Water: Model Village, High Street. 01451 820467. Cheltenham: Borough Council Art Gallery and Museum. 01242 237431. Chipping Norton: Local History
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PLAYGROUPS
Worcestershire Abbey Road Playgroup, Abbey Park First School, Pershore. Adventurous Aardvark Club: Evesham Community Hospital, Waterside, Evesham. Aphabet House Pre-school: St Richard's Hall, Fairfield, Evesham. Ashley's Montessori Nursery: Cannon House
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M.P's.
Cotswold: G Clifton-Brown (Con). Constituency office 01242 514551. West Worcestershire: Sir Michael Spicer (Con). Agent: 98 High Street, Evesham. 01386 442469. Mid Worcestershire: Peter Luff (Con). 01905 763952. Stratford-upon-Avon: John Maples (Con).
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EURO-M.P's.
West Midlands Region Philip Charles Bradbourn (Con): 0845 6060239. Philip Bushill-Matthews (Con): 01926 612476. Michael Cashman (Lab): 0121 5536642. John Corrie (Con): 01386 860381. Neena Gill (Lab): 0121 5536642. Malcolm Harbour (Con): 0845 606 0239.
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TOWN COUNCILS
Alcester Town Council: D J Ward, town clerk, 01789 762352. Chipping Campden Town Council: Clerk: Mr R Parsons. 01386 841298. Chipping Norton Town Council: The Guildhall, Goddards Lane. Clerk Mr M J Fletcher 01608 642341. Evesham Town Council: Clerk: Mr
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DENTISTS
Alcester: I F Salmon, Diane E Smith, , The Old Tile House, Market Place (01789) 762567, NRI Groves, 19 Priory Road (01789 400111) Warwickshire patients only. Bidford-on-Avon: A P Meixnor, C Meixnor, V Miller, 11 Church Street. (01789 772897). Broadway
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OPTICIANS
Dollond & Aitchison, 12 Bridge Street, Evesham. (01386 446176). H R Waller 108 High Street, Evesham. (01386 446477). 65 High Street, Pershore. (01386 552505). 18 Bell Court, Stratford-upon-Avon. (01789 296520). James R Osborne, 1-3 Swan Lane, Evesham
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CHEMISTS
Alesbury P A: Bengeworth Pharmacy, 48 Port Street, Evesham (01386 446244). Waterside Pharmacy, The Chapel, Waterside, Evesham (01386 443422). Boots: 19-21 Bridge Street, Evesham. (765252). 11 Bridge Street. (01789 292173) and The Maybird Centre Stratford-upon
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HOSPITALS
Alcester Hospital: Kinwarton Road (01789 762470). Moore Cottage Hospital: Bourton-on- the-Water (01451 820228). Cheltenham General Hospital, Sandford Road (01242 222222). Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford (01865 741841). Ellen Badger Hospital, Shipston-on
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ELDERLY
Age Concern Gloucestershire: Bleak House Station Road, Gloucester (01452 422660). Age Concern Oxfordshire: Mary Daniel, The Lodge, Rivermead, Abingdon Road. (01865 240619/246580). Age Concern Hereford and Worcester: Sansome Street, Worcester (01905 726652
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EX-SERVICE
Aircrew Association, Stratford- upon-Avon and District Branch: Secretary, Mr J R Brandish, 29 St Andrews Crescent, Stratford (01789 266143). Falcon Hotel fourth Tuesday of the month. Burma Star Association (Evesham and District Branch): Sec. Ron Walker
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W.R.V.S.
Stratford: Holtom Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, 01789 298236. Hereford and Worcester county office: 1 St Mary Street, Worcester, 01905 27581. Chipping Campden Meals on Wheels: Camden Voluntary Help Group. 01386 841509. Evesham Meals on Wheels: Mrs Jarvis
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N.S.P.C.C.
Gloucester Child Protection Centre: 4th Floor, Alexandra Warehouse, The Docks, 01242 300616. NSPCC Pershore and Evesham Group: Mrs N Clarke, The Old Off-Licence,Peopleton WR10 2EE. 01905 841672. Worcestershire Children's Information Service: 01527 834770
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PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Welfare Visitors for the Parkinson's Disease Society: Elizabeth Miller (01386 751723) Covering the area of East Worcestershire to incorporate Pershore, Evesham, Broadway, Droitwich, Redditch and Bromsgrove.
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Namesake
I WISH J M Turner of Warndon would sign her full name as I do not agree with her observations or opinions on most subjects. I would not like anyone to mistake her letters for mine. JOY TURNER, Arboretum, Worcester.
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When pound has parity with euro...
I HAVE just returned from a holiday in Greece where the euro has been the currency of the country for almost six months. I met friends from both Greece and Germany. Like ourselves, when we went decimalised and experienced associated problems (inflation
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Demise of Church of England
THE Rev D G Griffin blames the liberal leadership for the Church of England's demise and consequently, its financial shortfall (You Say, June 7). I think the church's demise started long before the issues of women ordination and homosexuals appeared over
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Relationships a complex issue
PARENTING charity, Parentline Plus would like to respond to the recent report that indicated Sex and Relationships Education does not in itself stop teenage pregnancy. In response to this, we would like to wholeheartedly agree with our colleagues in the
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Mum's memoirs in hidden notebooks
FOND recollections of Lowesmoor in the 1920s and 30s and of her courtship and marriage are highlighted in the hand-written memoirs of Kathleen Worthington, who died two years ago at the age of 86. Daughter Betty (Mrs Brown) says Kathleen often used to
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Bouncing back from England's Cup nightmare
A WORCESTERSHIRE firm helped deflated football fans bounce back after England's World Cup blow. Haswell Strategic Communications hired an adult-sized bouncy castle for workers in the area to release the stress of seeing England lose. The public relations
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Waterside plans move step closer
THE regeneration of Diglis Basin, which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years, has moved a step closer to reality. The neglected area has long been a target for developers, with the British Waterways Board revealing plans for the area as early
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Residents fear waterside development will cause traffic chaos
A WORCESTER man has warned that the access route to Diglis Basin could cause chaos for people living on it. Graeme Clark, of Bath Road, is urging those who would be affected by the development to act now before it is too late. Mr Clark said the idea of
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Bogus official stole cash from pensioner
PENSIONERS in Worcestershire are being warned to be wary of bogus officials after an elderly woman was targeted in Evesham. The warning comes from Worcester police after a man, purporting to be from the waterboard, stole cash from her handbag in Battleton
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Men attacked after argument
TWO men are recovering at home after being involved in an argument with a group armed with "weapons," Worcester police have revealed. The incident happened in the Langdale Drive area of Warndon after England's World Cup clash with Argentina. But police
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Service marks Mayor's big day
THE new Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Robert Rowden, will be taking centre stage tomorrow. A civic service, due to be held in Worcester's cathedral, will formally welcome the new Mayor to his civic office. The ceremony will start at 10.30am. The event
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Police target on night noise
A NEW officer to tackle anti-social behaviour is to be appointed by Malvern Hills District Council. Leading councillor Tom Wells says one of the officer's first tasks must be to tackle problems caused by young people at night in Townsend Way. He said
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Art group bonanza at city's Guidhal
Worcester shoppers will be able to find out all about arts groups today when Worcester Arts Council hosts its annual Arts Saturday event at the Guildhall. There will be free performances throughout the day with members of the various groups manning display
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Fight to save a 'stinking mess'
A COMPANY director from Powick, accused of causing a nuisance to a neighbour, has vowed to take her case to the High Court. Claire Crossley has run up costs of more than £61,000 after a neighbour complained to Malvern Hills District Council about sewage
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This is Evesham United FC - Club Facts
Address: Common Road, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4PU Tel: 01386 442303 Fax: 01386 443902 Capacity: 2,000 (350 seated) Directions: Turn into Oat Street off the High Street and then left to join one way system. Turn next right down Conduit Hill into
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ASSOCIATIONS
Council of Disabled People in South Warwickshire: 01926 889349. Crohn's in Childhood Research Association: Mrs G O'Neil, Pine Tree Cottage, Laverton. 01386 584280. Dance at 8- Salsa and Ballroom: 8 High Street, Pershore.01386 556665. Egdon Lodge RAOB:
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Ambulance Fire, Police Dial 999. Electricity Midlands Electricity:- All numbers now centralised for all areas. Emergenices: 0345 331331. General enquiries: 0345 353637. Southern Electricity Oxford District: Woodstock Road, Yarnton, Oxford OX5 1PR. All
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All to play for in cup derby clash
THERE'S a lot at stake when Worcestershire Cricket Board face Herefordshire in the ECB 38-County Cup at Kidderminster tomorrow (11am). Victory for Worcestershire will clinch a quarter-final spot, while a Herefordshire win will leave them needing to beat
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Robinson and Park fail to beat cut
WORCESTERSHIRE golfers Jeremy Robinson and Herefordshire's David Park both missed the halfway cut in the Great North Open at Slaley Hall. Robinson, from Evesham, failed by one shot after a second round of 74 for a total of 148. Hereford's Park, who won
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From the archives
100 years ago - January 11, 1902 Broadway: Charles Folkes, a labourer of Broadway, was charged with driving without a light in Bridge Street on December 23. The defendant said he supposed he was guilty but did not know the light was out. PC Poulson proved
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From the archives
100 years ago - January 4, 1902 Cropthorne: The bellringers and adult members of Cropthorne choir were entertained at the vicarage on New Year's Eve. Supper was served soon after evensong and the rest of the evening was spent in a very pleasant and social
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From the archives
100 years ago - December 14, 1901 Offenham: On Monday night, Mr Herbert Cresswell of Offenham had a most unwelcome visit from one of the sly 'uns to his hen pen. Early on Tuesday morning, he went to feed the fowls when to his dismay he found the yard
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From the archives
100 years ago - November 30, 1901 Evesham: The Archbishop of Canterbury is to visit Evesham, according to a report in The Birmingham Post. The paper reports that The Archbishop and Mrs Temple are to spend a day or two at Evesham next month, where they
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ELECTRICITY
Midlands Electricity plc Severn region - NOW NPOWER Emergencies: 08457 331331.. Other enquiries: 08457 353637.
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From the archives
100 years ago - November 2, 1901 Evesham: Herbert Harking, a market gardener of Drakes Broughton, was summoned for being drunk on the highway on October 13. Defendant pleaded guilty. PC Smith stated that he found defendant lying by the church on the ground
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WATER
Environment Agency: 0645 333111, 24-hour emergency hotline, 0800 807060. Severn Trent Leakline: 0800 585940. Severn Trent all other enquiries: 0800 783 4444. The Lower Avon Navigation Trust Ltd: Trust office: Mill Wharf, Mill Lane, Wyre Piddle, 01386
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From the archives
100 years ago - October 26, 1901 Harvington: Herbert Best, a labourer, of Harvington, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly on October 5. PC Hancock stated that he saw the defendant with his hat, coat and waistcoat off wanting to fight. He was drunk
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From the archives
100 years ago - October 19, 1901 EVESHAM: Frederick Grinnell, a labourer of Church Street, Evesham, was summoned for discharging fireworks in the street at Bengeworth on October 8. Defendant pleaded guilty. PC Grove proved the case, and defendant was
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COURTS
Magistrates Banbury, N. Oxfordshire and Chipping Norton: 01295 452000. Cheltenham: St George's Road 01242 532323. Cirencester: 01285 652270. Evesham and Pershore: Law Courts, Ombersley Street, Droitwich. 01905 771089. Leamington: 3 Newbold Terrace, south
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POLICE
Gloucestershire Constabulary HQ: 01242 521321. Thames Valley Police HQ: 01865 846000). Warwick Constabulary HQ: 01926 415000. West Mercia Constabulary HQ: 01905 723000. Alcester:01789 762207. Banbury: 01295 252525. Bourton-on-the-Water: 01451 820222.
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From the archives
100 years ago - September 28, 1901 Evesham: Ronald Victor Payton, of Edgbaston, was summoned for riding his bicycle without a light on September 14. PC Dainty said that on Saturday at a quarter to ten, he saw the defendant on Greenhill without a light
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From the archives
100 years ago - September 21, 1901 MARK Smith, a labourer of no fixed abode, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Bridge Street on September 16. He pleaded guilty. He was fined 5s and costs of 4s, or seven days. He went down. 50 years ago -
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From the archives
100 years ago - August 24, 1901 Fladbury: Thomas Hampton, gardener, Shor Street, was charged with being drunk on August 9. PC Poulson said at 10.40am he saw the defendant being taken down Bridge Street in a drunken condition by two men. Defendant said
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REGISTRARS
Banbury: 33a Crouch Street, Banbury. 01295 262163. Chipping Norton: Welch Way, Witney. 01993 703062. Cirencester: Sheep Street, Cirencester. 01285 652893. Evesham: County Offices, Swan Lane, Evesham. 01386 443945. North Cotswolds: Council Offices, High
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From the archives
100 years ago - August 17, 1901 THE teachers of the Sunday Schools and many of the workers with the Broad Street Baptist Church had their annual outing on Thursday in last week, visiting Bredon Hill, the views of which are always fresh and invigorating
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From the archives
100 years ago - July 27, 1901 Evesham: William Bradley, a labourer, of Evesham was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in the parish of Hill and Moor on July 17. Defendant pleaded not guilty. PC Johnson said he heard the defendant shouting. He was
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From the archives
100 years ago - July 13, 1901 Pershore: Thomas Hall, William Baker, and Charles Pugh, all labourers, were summoned to Pershore Petty Sessions for playing pitch and toss in Pershore on June 26. PC Penlington stated that he saw the defendants playing pitch
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CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Banbury: Cornhill House, Cornhill. 01295 264637. Cheltenham: 14 Royal Crescent. 01242 522491. Chipping Norton: 6a Horsefair. 01608 641367. Cirencester: 2/3 The Mews, Cricklade Street,. 01285 652908. Evesham: 110 High Street, Evesham. 01386 443737. Stratford-upon-Avon
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SAMARITANS
Linkline: 0345 909090 (national number). Banbury: 33 Albert Street. 01295 270000. Cheltenham: Victoria House. 01242 515777. Gloucester: 9 Parkend Road. 01452 306333. Oxford: 123 Iffley Road. 01865 722122. Stratford-on-Avon: 1 Shakespeare Street. 01789
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From the archives
100 years ago - July 6, 1901 Evesham: Edwin Wilfred Bomford, of Cowsdean Hall, Upton Snodsbury, was summoned to Evesham Petty Sessions for riding a bicycle without a light on the Worcester Road on June 15. Defendant pleaded guilty. PC Johnson proved the
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From the archives
100 years ago - June 22, 1901 Evesham: William Pickering was charged with being drunk and disorderly in The Leys on June 1. PC Groves said defendant was drunk and was challenging people to fight. He had just come from the Reserve and was fined 10s including
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From the archives
100 years ago - June 15, 1901 Atch Lench: Mary Young, of Atch Lench, was charged with behaving in an indecent manner in Coopers Lane on June 7. PC Groves furnished the particulars and PS Yarnold corroborated, deposing that he had had complaints from a
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CONSERVATION
Vale of Evesham Friends of the Earth: Glyn Hayter 01386 871253. Stratford Friends of the Earth: Lucy Newsam, 14, Verbey Drive, Stratford. 01789 267571. British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, South Worcsestershire: 01905 610289. Dian Fossey Gorilla
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From the archives
100 years ago - June 8, 1901 CHURCH LENCH: John Raynard and Aaron Smith, of no fixed abode, were charged with encamping on the highway at Church Lench on May 31. The defendants did not appear. PC Hancock proved service of the summonses and stated the
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From the archives
100 years ago - May 25, 1901 Evesham: Albert Baylis, a labourer from Boat Lane, Evesham, was charged with being drunk and incapable in Bewdley Street. Defendant pleaded guilty. P.S Yarnold said that about 11.30 with P.C Poulson he found the defendant
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From the archives
100 years ago - May 11, 1901 Broadway: Charles Wallace, a carpenter of Laverton, was charged with leaving a horse and cart unattended in Broadway Street on March 29 in such a position to obstruct the traffic. PS Lewis proved seeing the defendant's cart
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DISTRICT COUNCILS
North Cotswold Council Offices: Trinity Road, Cirencester GL7 1ZX. 01285 643643. Branch office: High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh. 01608 650881. Stratford Council offices: Elizabeth House, Church Street. 01789 267575. Alcester Area-office: Council Offices
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COUNTY COUNCILS
Worcestershire County Hall: Spetchley Road, Worcester. 01905 763763. Fire Service: Evesham, Merstow Green. 01386 446388. Probation HQ: 3/4 Shaw Street, Worcester. 01905 723766. Evesham area, Swan Lane, Evesham. 01386 765689. Social Services: Area office
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PARISH COUNCILS
N. Cotswolds Adlestrop: Martin Edwards, Honeybrook Cottage, 2 Main Street, Adlestrop, GL56 0YN. 01608 659396. Aston-sub-Edge: Mrs V Jackson, Rodcombe, Aston-sub-Edge, Chipping Campden, Glos. 01386 840776. Batsford: Mr D Hoare, Batsford Estate Office.
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DOCTORS
Alcester: Dr Wallace, Dr Vicars, R F Chaffey, M E Harrison, L Adams, Health Clinic Priory Road, Alcester (01789 763060). Mohan B Singh, R Bulchand, Arrow Lodge Medical Centre, Kinwarton Road, Alcester (01789 763293). Bidford-on-Avon: P L Nava, P M Robinson
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RED CROSS
Gloucester British Red Cross HQ: Red Cross House, Cainscross, 01453 762288. North Cotswolds (Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the- Water, Stow-on-the-Wold) Red Cross Centre Organiser: Joan Oughton (830580). Oxfordshire HQ: 101 Banbury Road
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S.J.A.B.
Deals with first aid courses and injuries. Oxfordshire HQ: High Street, Kidlington 01865 378228. Warwickshire HQ: National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, 01203 696521. Worcestershire HQ: 148 Wylds Lane, Worcester 01905 359512. Evesham
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High life
ALTHOUGH I wanted England to win the World Cup, I don't actually watch the televised matches. But I was delighted that England beat Argentina. I had a second cup of cocoa to celebrate. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Question of deterrence
CONTRARY to what Mr Hinton claims (You Say, June 15) the prohibition of alcohol in the USA was not a complete failure. Although many did break this law, levels of alcohol consumption in America were drastically reduced. Prior to Prohibition, alcohol consumption
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Foxes and hares killed in a brutal manner
JON Burgess's reading matter is his own affair. If he chooses to read ambiguous reports, that is his business. He can be patronising as he likes and produce as many euphemisms as he likes, but it does not disguise the fact that foxes and hares are killed
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Tesco won because it's bigger than us
WE write in response to the decision made by Worcester City Council to allow Tesco in St Peter's to open 24-hours (Evening News, June 14). As residents of St Peter's, we were among those who wrote letters objecting to the 24-hour proposal, in the hope
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A short history of Mr and Mrs Day's Dairies...
IN the picture today are a family of shopkeepers who graced Worcester's Lowesmoor for much of the 20th Century. I've been learning all about the hard-working dynasty from Mrs Betty Brown (maiden name, Worthington) who, with husband Derek, was the last
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22/6/02 - Harriers out to create splash!
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be jumping in at the deep end when they begin pre-season training on Monday, July 8. Boss Ian Britton will adopt a similar schedule to previous manager Jan Molby and introduce early morning swimming sessions at Bromsgrove baths
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Abberton (St Eadburgha), Naunton Beauchamp (St Bartholomew) and Bishampton (St James) with Throckmorton North Piddle (St Michael) and Grafton Flyford (St John the Baptist and Flyford Flavell (St Peter): The Rectory, Bishampton. 01386 462648. Alderminster
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22/6/02 - Gillies makes Sixways move
GIANT lock Craig Gillies has become Worcester Rugby Club's latest signing. The 26-year-old, who is 6ft 8in and weighs 17st 7lb, has signed from Llanelli in a two-year deal. He will become the tallest player to pull on a Worcester shirt and his weight
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22/6/02 - Jenner enjoying Jim-nastic time!
EXPECT to see Jim Jenner jumping for joy when he touches down next season. For the powerhouse number eight has a new love in his life - gymnastics! Jenner, who has just returned from a break in New York, is hoping the extra flexibility will see him vault
