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Craig's century
KIDDERMINSTER seconds thrashed Ombersley by 194 runs in the Worcestershire Sunday League when Craig Siwicki hit 107 and took two wickets. The Wyre Forest side batted first and lost Tom Siviter early before Ryan Gethins scored 30. Paul Mitchell (50) took
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Cleobury draw
WORCESTERSHIRE Saturday League Division Six leaders Cleobury Mortimer had to make do with a winning draw at home to Cookhill. Ben Griffiths continued his good form with 51 runs, while T Griffiths took 5-29. Cleobury 191-8, Cookhill 164-7.
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Syringe stash scandal
Father-of-three Steven Hinton, of Langdale Drive, Warndon, was so concerned he took his son, Stephen-Lee straight to their doctor for examination. He is now calling on the council to clean up the health hazard, which has been left to rot just below the
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Nurse shortage blamed as hospital injury unit closes
THE minor injuries unit at Pershore Cottage hospital has been shut until further notice due to a shortage of nurses. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust has closed the unit after staff sickness left it unable to operate. Patients who turn up at the
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Town triumph
KIDDERMINSTER U-13s enjoyed a fine 33-run win over Pedmore. Captain Andrew Kimberlin hit 42 from 17 balls in a 50 partnership with William Simner as the town side amassed 101-2 from 16 overs. Tight bowling by Andrew Cavendish, Richard Harris, John Winfield
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'Sweetener' claim in superstore war
SAINSBURY'S stands accused of using "sweeteners" to side-step planning conditions which could stop it building in St John's, a pressure group claims. In the latest round of store wars, the Evening News learnt yesterday that bosses at the supermarket chain
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Driver hit by robber in motorway attack
A ROBBER inflicted a head wound on a lone motorist while he was attending to his vehicle on the hard shoulder of a motorway. The victim was so dazed by the attack he could not remember if he was on the M5 or M50 when it happened. Head bleeding But he
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Snubbed man killed himself
A MAN spurned by a Herefordshire woman shot himself after she refused to answer his marriage proposal until she had tried sex with another suitor. Gareth Keatley had proposed to divorced mum-of-three Susan Sutton, who lived in Bosbury, near Ledbury, but
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Bottle deliveries ease water woes
BOTTLED water will be delivered to homes in parts of Kempsey today after angry residents attended a stormy meeting with Severn Trent Water managers. About 80 people packed the Community Centre last night to demand explanations for their eight-week ordeal
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Woman hit PC on night out after murder
A WORCESTER woman coming to terms with the loss of five friends and relations and the murder of her neighbour hit a police officer on a night out. Michelle Wealthall had not left home for four months following the murder, but ventured out to go drinking
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Number of patients has slumped since Labour took over
THE number of Worcestershire patients signing up with National Health Service dentists has slumped since Labour came to power, new figures have revealed. According to the Department of Health, the percentage of people signing up for dental treatment on
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Revving up for a Damned good gig
POP punksters The Damned will be staging a gig in Worcester alongside a unique Harley-Davidson bike named after them. The Damned, who made their name originally as the support act for the Sex Pistols in the mid-70s, will be playing the one-off Worcester
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Injured man warns of the hidden cost
A Worcestershire man is warning victims of car accidents not to accept the first compensation offer following his experience of signing on the dotted line before full medical checks were carried out. Five years after the roof of his mini was sliced off
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Jazz it Up-ton at festival!
A WORCESTERSHIRE town will be ringing to the sounds of red-hot jazz tomorrow as one of the top events in the Midlands' musical calendar gets underway. Fans from all over Britain are expected to flock to the 17th International Oliver Cromwell Jazz Festival
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Unit closed at hospital
THE Minor Injuries Unit at Pershore Cottage Hospital is closed until further notice. The NHS South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust made the decision yesterday (Wednesday), which was prompted by sickness of nursing staff, although the unit had been closed
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Fears for missing girl, 15
CONCERN is growing for the safety of a 15-year-old Kidderminster girl who has gone missing with a family friend - a man nearly twice her age. Desperate father Paul Dixon has made an emotional plea for daughter Stacey, who was last seeing getting into
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Carnival fun in the sun
NEARLY 10,000 people are believed to have packed this year's Kidderminster Carnival celebrations, making the event the most popular ever, according to organisers. Ruth Morgan on St George's Community Centre's out of this world aliens float. Helped by
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Taxi fares hit by road jams
TAXI drivers in Kidderminster say they are being driven round the bend by changes to the town's road system. They say journey times are being doubled at peak times because of bottlenecks around New Road, Green Street and the Worcester Road island which
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Badsey
BADSEY SOCIETY: The Chairman, Tony Jerram announced that he was pleased by the response from the villagers to the recently formed Society. He added that by the time of the Society's first event, the staging of an exhibition of historical market gardening
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Bretforton
PARISH COUNCIL: Burial Ground - Landscaping: Tenders will be invited shortly to lay paving between the existing area and the extension. Stoneford Barn: WCC is carrying our searches to establish ownership of land which has been incorporated within the
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Harvington
ART GROUP: At the June meeting the members of the Harvington Art Group were delighted to hear that there had been many complimentary remarks passed about the standard of the paintings which had been recently on view at the church's Jubilee Festival and
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Website making it easy to buy locally
AN enterprising farmer has used a DEFRA grant to respond to the increasing interest in locally produced food by setting up a website linking consumers across England with the food producers on their doorsteps. BigBarn.co.uk is the brainchild of Anthony
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Pershore
FLOWER CLUB: There was a good attendance at the June meeting when the chairman Mrs Helen Morris presented a cheque amounting to £1,350 to Mrs Jeanie Young chairman of St Richard's Hospice. This was raised by a demonstration and supper in April. After
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Something for the Children
I AM writing to you to tell you and everyone who reads the Journal about the lack of things for kids to do. Cheltenham has a skate park. We have nothing, especially where I live in Badsey. I am 13 years old and I love football. My friends and I play football
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Workmen make a macabre find in city Cathedral
A MACABRE but fascinating find was made in Worcester Cathedral at this time 250 years ago. The Worcester Journal of 1752 reported: "Workmen employed in repairing our Cathedral, upon taking off the top of an ancient tomb in the North Aisle, found the bones
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Phillips' brace in Wales
EXPERIENCED race ace Francis Phillips lit up the Monoposto Championship at the weekend with a double win at Pembrey, South Wales. The Kidderminster 52-year-old jumped from seventh to third in the table after a fine display in his Ralt RT3 ex-Formula 3
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Wolverley pair blending well
MOTORSPORT: Wolverley farmer Robert Archer has put his best result of the season down to a growing understanding with new co-driver Peter Field. Archer drove to victory in his B11 class and 12th overall out of 140 competitors in the latest round of the
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Tom's best time
ATHLETICS: Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club's Tom Kenderdine beat his own personal best by two minutes to win the Hereford 10-mile road race on Saturday. His superb performance of 54 minutes 14 seconds was over three minutes clear of the second-placed
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Vyrnwy tester
ATHLETICS: Marathon-running Kidderminster veteran Les Jones completed his latest challenge at Lake Vyrnwy, Wales, in four hours and three minutes. The former chairman of Amazing Feet Running Club now competes as an independent runner.
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Leader Laura skipper again
FORMER Stourport Hockey Club star Laura Price has been appointed captain of the England U-18s squad for an international tournament in Rotterdam, Holland, later this month. Kidderminster-based Price, 18, has just completed her first season alongside Olympic
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Short circuit hopes kept alive by Freke
MOTORSPORT: Nathan Freke kept up his British Short Circuit 125 Gearbox Championships title challenge at the weekend with success in Cumbria. After finishing second in the first two rounds to the same driver, it was important Freke racked up a win. He
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Adam hat-trick at club contest
SWIMMING: Adam Cotgrave completed a triple sweep in the second round of Wyre Forest Swimming Club Championships at Stourport on Sunday. Cotgrave won the individual medley, backstroke and freestyle in the 15 to 16 year age group. Competition best times
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Muir ignores weight gap to shock rest
JUDO: A brave display from determined Samurai Judo Club member Abigail Muir was the talking point of the Jubilee Judo Championships. The competition catered for less experienced players from six clubs, mostly from around Birmingham and Wolverhampton.
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Drill hall makes way for homes
A DEVELOPER is looking to demolish a 100-year-old building that has been a social hub for generations. The Drill Hall, on Stourport's Lion Hill, could be flattened by John Martyn Construction to make room for new apartments if a planning application lodged
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Flying Preece bags BSCA win
CYCLING: Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club teenager Liam Preece blitzed the opposition to take a fine win in the BSCA stage race at Curborough, Lichfield. Preece, 15, used his skills to good effect for first place in the prologue time trial before the first
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Tight decision hits Stourport row duo
ROWING: Just 0.16 seconds denied Stourport Boat Club pair Debbie Taylor and Jacqui Phillips the National Veteran Championships title. Racing in the double scull B section, they won their heats convincingly and looked certain winners in the final against
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Top 20 for Austin
EQUESTRIAN: Stourport eventer Austin O'Connor finished inside the top 20 at the Bramham International three-day event. O'Connor was up against a strong field that included European champion Pippa Funnell and Olympic gold medallist Andrew Hoy. But the
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All for charity
GOLF: Dawn Gregg beat Val Bow by one point to win the charity fund-raising Kemp Hospice Stableford Competition at Wyre Forest ladies' section. Their performance, plus that of Jane Palmer in third, meant a reduction in handicap for each lady. The other
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Invitation success
GOLF: Cleobury Mortimer Ladies Invitation was won by the home club's Eve Saunders and Habberley's Janet Trapp. Sally Tristram and Helen Watson, another Habberley and Cleobury Mortimer combination, finished second. Results, May Medal Silver Division: Juliet
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WILLOW MARSH FISHERY
SPORT has been excellent on all pools with individual carp recorded at 15lb on Sandpipers. Popular baits have been worms, sweetcorn and meat. Friday Evening Open, Dragonfly: Clive Munslow 40-11, Debbie Tonks 34-3, Tony Rylance 31-7-8. Sunday Morning,
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MARKS TACKLE
ON Sunday, July 7, the Larford Open will take place on the match lake with a 2.30pm draw. Early booking is essential through calling Mark Lewis on 01299 871735.
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LYTTELTON AA
CONNANT Shield at Stourport: Steve Oakes 6-0, Trevor Wills 3-12, Reg Bastable 3-6. The next match will be the R Crumpton Memorial on Saturday, July 6, draw 8am at The Woodman.
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On trail of attacker
A LAST-DITCH attempt to track down witnesses to an assault in a hairdressers more than a year ago has been launched by Kidderminster Police. Roger Winter, a 50-year-old disabled man, was attacked in the Style House in Lombard Street, Stourport, on the
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WILLIS BUND AC
PITCHCROFT: Ron Russell 11-12, Ron Price 4-6, Pete Ashford 4-1, Neil Walford 3-6. A contest will be held on Wednesday at Hucks Farm, draw 9am.
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Triumphant show
"A TRIUMPH over adversity" was the general verdict on the June 1952 Three Counties Show held at Hindlip near Worcester. Within only days of the opening of the event, all the cattle, sheep and pig classes had to be cancelled because of a foot and mouth
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BEWDLEY AS
DROITWICH Canal is the venue for Sunday's match. The draw will be made at Ombersley Way access at 8.30am. Those wishing to fish should submit their names to Geoff Ife on 01299 400176.
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OLD BEAR AC
JUNIORS, Stackpool: W Coldrick 4-4, N Carter 2-0, W Mills 1-14. Franche Poole: Carter 3-15, A Buxton 3-3-8dr, C Biles 3-2. HETA Pool: C Price 37-7, S Boulter 9-2. There will be a seniors contest at Knowle Sands on Sunday, cars to leave at 6.30am.
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Purse snatch appeal
POLICE are keen to hear from anyone who has been the victim of an attempted purse snatch after a woman in her 20s was mugged in Kidderminster. She put up a struggle and the man ran off after trying to grab her purse from her hand in Woodfield Crescent
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Three guilty of raid on firm
THREE Kidderminster men pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court to breaking into Stourport Sign Studio and stealing computers and tools worth £9,500. The burglary is alleged to have occurred on the Sandy Lane Trading Estate, Stourport, between January
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Burglars target jewellers
Masked raiders used a sledgehammer to smash a security grille and display window at a Stourport jewellers before escaping with a tray of 25 rings and watches worth £4,200. The two burglars, wearing dark clothing, struck at Mantons, High Street, at about
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A town daring to venture opinion!
WHAT rubbish is being talked by Patricia Palmer and Frank Baillie regarding the Bewdley town poll (Shuttle/Times and News Letters, June 20). If these two wish to bombard us with statistics, here are some others. More people turned out to vote in this
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BLACK BOY AC
LATEST match: P Walker 13-4, R Moule 6-12, J Ellis 5-12. On July 7, there will be a match at Wren's Nest Pool. Meet at Strawberry Pool at 7.15am.
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FRANCHE VILLAGE CLUB AS
LADYHAM: P Connolly 2-6, N Williams 2-2, J Williams 2-1, A Griffiths 2-0.
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Appeal after attack
WITNESSES are being sought after a 39-year-old man was slashed across the face as he opened the front door to his flat in Comberton Hill, Kidderminster. He was assaulted by two men as he returned home at midnight on Monday and left with a deep, three-and-a-half
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Fabulous football festival
FORTY teams enjoyed last Sunday's second annual Female Football Festival at Pershore High School. Playing six-a-side, teams competed in Under-10, 12, 14, 16 and open age categories. The youngest age range produced an excellent competition with Red-ditch
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Need new boss
CAMPDEN Town Football Club is on the lookout for a new first team manager. Training gets under way for the Stratford Alliance Premier Division side on Wed-nesday, July 10 at 6.30pm and anyone interested in taking the reins should ring Ann Taylor on 01386
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Final agony
BROADWAY United girls finished runners-up in the Under-10s group at the Worcestershire FA Female Football Tournament held at Pershore High School on Sunday. Goals from Milly Willmore, Katy Armento and Charlotte Hall plus fine goalkeeping from Louise Tyler
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Do councillors use buses?
MOST pensioners will be aware that the concessionary bus fare has been increased (by a convenient 5p) and I wonder whether there is anybody who can claim to have seen any improvement in the service since the last increase. It has been suggested that a
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A sharp lesson in Vale history
AN axe head which could have been used at the Battle of Evesham in August 1265 is to go on display at the town's Almonry Museum and Heritage Centre. It is the only artefact from the battle in which Simon de Montfort was killed that the Vale of Evesham
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Unit closed at hospital
THE Minor Injuries Unit at Pershore Cottage Hospital is closed until further notice. The NHS South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust made the decision yesterday (Wednesday), which was prompted by sickness of nursing staff, although the unit had been closed
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Gaining cinema and preserving heritage
IT never rains but it pours. Two planning applications for a cinema in Kidderminster, fantastic - well, almost. The B&Q plan in Crossley Park is excellent, perfect for parking, with a virtually ready-made building. The Centros Miller plan is disastrous
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Vandals wreck floral display
A HANGING basket display in the centre of Evesham has had to be removed because of the activities of thieves and vandals. "It is very disappointing after all the trouble we have been to," said Chris Ridge, manager of Yates Court, the sheltered housing
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Hearing help for families
I WISH to thank people for their support for Wyre Forest Deaf Children's Society on our Kidderminster flag day which raised £160.90. The Wyre Forest branch is a voluntary group which meets regularly to discuss ways of benefiting families locally. The
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Double honour for Grant
PROLIFIC goal-scorer Grant Gibbs has received two player of the year awards, from the West Midlands League and his club Bewdley Town. Gibbs took the prestigious accolade for Division One North and South and was also manager's player of the year for Town
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MP checks on floating asylum units
VALE of Evesham MP Peter Luff is visiting Rotterdam tomorrow to see how Dutch authorities use floating accommodation units to house asylum seekers. Similar units are also used by the Germans. Before leaving, Mr Luff said he was disturbed to hear the Prime
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Danger of tyres dump
THOUSANDS of tyres dumped illegally on land in Pershore could have put residents at risk from a poison cloud, a court heard. A safety expert concluded that stacked tyres were in danger of self-igniting under the pressure, sending up hydrogen cyanide gas
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Cash helps schools to launch projects
WYCHAVON District Council has played its part in helping new projects for schools and clubs get a cash kick-start. The council has supported the latest rounds of bids for the Awards For All programme which gives a helping hand to organisations to launch
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Coaching date
WORCESTERSHIRE Football Association's second summer coaching seminar will be on Sunday, July 14. University College, Henwick Road, Worcester, is the venue from 10am until 3pm. There will be practical and theory sessions with a range of guests, including
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'No bottomless purse' to replace rail crossing
A PETITION containing more than 400 names calling for the foot crossing at Evesham Railway Station to be reinstated was handed to Terry Worrall, director and general manager of Thames Trains last Thursday. Mr Worrall, with a high-powered team from Thames
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Youngsters pull the strings for a great show
STUDENTS at Holy Redeemer School, Pershore, put on a dazzling show for parents at the school's open afternoon last Wednesday. Fifty-seven Key Stage One pupils produced a puppet show with dolls and background scenery which they during a workshop. The Sea
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Hick's ton puts Worcs in command
CENTURY star Graeme Hick and Ben Smith continued to capitalised on four wickets each for Andy Bichel and Kabir Ali as Worcestershire took complete control of their Frizzell County Championship Division Two match against Durham at New Road today. Hick
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Brand and Gilford shine
FORMER Ryder Cup players Gordon Brand Junior and David Gilford made the early running as the Murphy's Irish Open teed off at Fota Island in County Cork today. Brand made the perfect start when he holed out with a nine-iron approach for an eagle at the
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Manager stays loyal to squad for new season
PHIL Mullen is expected to welcome back the majority of last season's players when Evesham United's training schedule gets under way on July 9. It's a very important season for us," the Common Road chief admitted. "The lads who finished the season last
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Fossils foiled in bid for trophy
THE annual Tom Webster Trophy cricket match at Birlingham ended in the Invitation XI holding on to the trophy for the third year against the Fossils. The Invitation team were in trouble against 74-year-old Darkie Reynolds who took the first three wickets
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Roaring back to the Forties
SEVERN Valley Railway will be rolling back the years this weekend when it stages a re-run of its popular annual 1940s extravaganza. The steam railway will be hoping for a repeat of last year's success when 12,500 people turned out, many in period-style
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Going green for top award
A TEENAGE conservationist from Kidderminster is in the running for the title of Young Environment Champion of the Year. Jenny Bloxham, 14, of Low Lane, won the regional round of the UK contest organised by the Wildlife Trusts, Severn Trent Water and BBC
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Versatility has been comic Les's great fortune
IT'S amazing to think that Les Dennis has been hosting Family Fortunes for 16 years now. The television quiz show has been a constant winner in the ratings, proving the popularity of both its format and the man who oversees it. Les, who is coming to Malvern
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'Estate racetrack' putting lives in danger - residents
SPEEDING drivers are using a Kidderminster estate as a racetrack, putting the lives of young children and pensioners at risk, residents have warned. People living in Wilton Avenue, Franche, fear pensioners and children crossing the road from the play
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Magistrate dies at 51
THE chairman of Kidderminster's licensing justices, who became a magistrate when he was just 31, has died. Ken Belding, 51, who had been a magistrate since 1982, had been suffering from cancer for two years although he continued to carry out his court
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER WI
An extra meeting was held this month, as members celebrated the Queen's Golden Jubilee with a strawberry and cream tea at Jenny Vanderhook's home on June 6. Sandra Thomas was the guest speaker at the regular meeting in the parish hall, her subject being
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£250,000 hall's summer start
WORK on Cleobury Mortimer's new £250,000 civic centre is set to finish later this summer. The project aims to prepare the town's historic Grade II listed former market hall, which dates back to 1842 and has been disused since 1996, for life in the 21st
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Inquest opens
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a man found hanging from the rafters at his Kidderminster home. David Ash was last seen alive on Friday, June 14, by his brother Nigel, who found his body in the loft space of his Dowles Road home a day later
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MINSTER LADIES
The next meeting will be on Wednesday when Colin Russell will talk about The Life and Work of Noel Coward. Final names are to be given, and money to be paid in full for the coach outing on August 7 to Llangollen. The day will include a buffet lunch and
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27/6/02 Midfield 'winner' lined up
IAN Britton is confident he will have a "winner" on his hands if he can secure his first Kidderminster Harriers signing on Monday. An experienced midfield man has agreed terms with Harriers after rejecting a one-year offer from his Division Two club.
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'No' to horse hospital
PLANS to convert part of a farm storage building in Blakedown into a horse hospital have been halted. Wyre Forest District Council's planning (development control) committee rejected the bid by Clent Hills Veterinary Group for a building at New House
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Mini Mabel is star of the shows
A 25-YEAR-OLD Mini Clubman Estate, once destined for scrap, is stealing the show at some of the country's most prestigious events. The car, owned by Bewdley father and son Alan and Mike Winspur, has now notched up six first prizes and a best engine award
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KIDDERMINSTER CENTRAL TG
Jubilee celebrations were held at St Ambrose Church Hall on June 11, with food provided by members. After business matters, Edna Plimley-Rodriguez told of her holiday around the world, and Mrs P Dyke spoke of Excess Baggage. Vice-chairman Dorothy White
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Profit fall but future bright
RECESSION-busting plans to invest £2 million in new state-of-the-art machinery have been unveiled by a Kidder-minster carpet firm. Victoria Carpets says the machinery, which is due to come into use by February, will give it a "significant" commercial
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'Buy British' carpet drive to cost £1m
A £1 MILLION campaign to safeguard jobs in the carpet industry has been announced. The Kidderminster-based Carpet Foundation, which represents leading manufacturers, is launching an autumn advertising campaign urging consumers to buy British. It has awarded
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STOURPORT JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP
Why Global Ethics? is the subject of the talk to be given by Dr Heather Meadows, from the University of Birmingham. The Centre for Global Ethics was established last year, and Dr Meadows is a senior member on its staff. The venue for the talk, on Wednesday
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BURLISH PARK TG
The June meeting comprised an evening of bingo, quizzes and poetry. Visits had been made to the Rose Theatre, to see Amy's View and The Winslow Boy, and to Malvern to a flower demonstration. A team will enter the inter-guild quiz in September at Brierley
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ARELEY KINGS WI
The June speaker was John Powell, who had brought along a collection of clockwork toys, some about 100 years old. He also demonstrated old parlour games. Members were invited to attend the Lickhill strawberry tea, the group jubilee celebrations and the
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WORCESTERSHIRE WIs
A jubilee barbecue and fun day will be held on Saturday, July 6, starting at 3pm in Great Witley Village Hall. Donations of cakes, tombola prizes, bottles and paperbacks are required. Anyone who can help is asked to contact Julia Rogers on 01299 871854
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Rompin', stompin' show
TANGLEFOOT from Canada is at Huntingdon Hall, CrownGate, Worcester on Tuesday, July 2 with a rompin', stompin', high energy show that has won hearts, minds and British fans. The music is high energy, original, but from the tradition, story songs, folklore
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ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER GROUP WORCESTERSHIRE
This family support group will meet at Perdiswell Young People's Leisure Club, Droitwich Road, Worcester, on Tuesday, July 9 at 7.30pm. The guest speaker will talk about Learning and Behavioural Support Services. Contact Caroline Causier on 01905 455191
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Violin recitals Afro grooves
FOR THOSE who fancy a mixture of jazzy rock music and haunting folk melodies, Huntington Hall on Friday, July 12 is the place to be. The eight piece group, e2K, will be presenting its unique bubbling mix of Afro grooves, jazzy horns and haunting folk
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The Four Winds in concert
FOUR talented musicians will provide music from around the world at a special concert. The Four Winds woodwind quartet are performing at the Unitarian Chapel, Oat Street, Evesham this Friday, June 28 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6 and £4.50, on the door. Proceeds
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Martins stage revival
A SEVENTH wicket stand of 97 between Paul Martin (94) and John Martin doubled Fladbury's score as they set Alvechurch and Hopwood a target that proved beyond them. The Worcestershire County League Division Six hosts had lost their first six wickets three
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Aussie Daniel delivers double knockout blow
AUSTRALIAN Daniel Craig had Harvington stumped in more ways than one last Saturday! Great Alne's overseas import smashed the home bowlers to all parts of the ground before donning the wicket keeping gloves and removing the bails on three occasions as
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County clinics on doorstep
TWO county-wide services have been set up at Kidderminster Hospital. A one-stop service for stroke patients and a pilot scheme for people with lymphoedema have been established. The rapid access transient ischaemic attack/minor stroke clinic is treating
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Top triumph a sister act
KIRSTY Law's success story continued when the teenager was crowned the youngest ever ladies champion at Evesham Golf Club. The 14-year-old Pershore High School pupil recorded a gross score of 131 for the 27-hole event to win by three shots from Jenny
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Quartet secure a repeat Open success
TEAMS from Broadway filled the top four places when the club staged its Ladies Open Am Am last week. With 11 local clubs represented and 31 teams enjoying perfect playing conditions, the home quartet of Lyn Chambers, Gill Dunsby, Pauline O'Hagan and Denise
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World of work can be students' oyster
EXAMS may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean students will stop being tested. They may only be half way through their sixth form studies but, for hundreds of students across the county, it's time to find out what they want to do in the future.
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Nick handed skipper role
NICK Leach has been elected captain of Stratford Rugby Club for the 2002/2003 season. Since moving home to Stratford in 1991, Nick has played for the club at every level from under-12 through to the senior sides. Having won promotion to Midlands Two West
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Picking up baton to boost appeal
A RUNNER in a nationwide relay is dedicating the money he raises to the Kemp Hospice appeal. Bally Kooner, 37, will run 440 yards through Telford on July 19 as part of the Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay carrying the futuristic object that will arrive in
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Valuation day will keep cash rolling in
EVER wondered how much that old clock or chair is worth? An antique valuation day next month could satisfy your curiosity and help a good cause. All proceeds from the event, to be held at Romsley near Shatterford on Monday, July 15, from noon until 4pm
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Danger of tyres dump
THOUSANDS of tyres dumped illegally on land in Pershore could have put residents at risk from a poison cloud, a court heard. A safety expert concluded that stacked tyres were in danger of self-igniting under the pressure, sending up hydrogen cyanide gas
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Religion
M ROBERTS' letter (You Say, June 19) was very confusing. I do not understand his attack on the Rev D G Griffin. The Historical Facts surrounding the Bible are elementary. God did not give us the Bible. It was given to us 2,000 years ago by the Apostolic
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Fears as firm is set to move
CONCERN is growing in Little Comberton, near Pershore, over what may replace R.G. Stephens & Sons Ltd at Grange Farm when the huge agricultural concern moves. Wychavon District Council has indicated that permission might be given to develop two brick
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Why are they afraid of democracy?
COUN Geoff Williams frequently reminds fellow councillors that the district auditor is unhappy with city council planning committee members making planning decisions, that not only consider the people affected, but dare to make judgements and overturn
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All chain-ge for new town Rotary president John
PERSHORE'S former Mayor has switched from one chain to another by becoming the new president of the Rotary Club of Pershore. John Grantham, aged 71, who stepped down from 15 months mayoral duties last month, received the chain of office from former president
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How can council ignore public opinion?
HAVING read the news that Tesco is going to be allowed to open for 24 hours I cannot help but agree with the letter in the Evening News (You Say, June 19) from another concerned St Peter's resident. With 276 objections to the proposal and with the parish
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Beat those bullies without fighting
AS a student of the martial arts, I am surprised at how many people are hurt in street and pub or club attacks. Martial arts teach you how to possibly calm and prevent situations getting out of hand. I recommend anyone who is a victim of bullying to take
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Don't be intimidated by such a cheap jibe
D E MARGRETT (You Say, June 21) criticises me and other councillors for opposing a planning application for a dental surgery in Beech Avenue and allegedly in Barbourne, too. I opposed the Beech Avenue application on the grounds that it was the wrong location
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27/6/02 Telford to visit Walshes
CONFERENCE club Telford United have confirmed they will head to Stourport Swifts for a pre-season friendly on Saturday, August 3. Swifts player-boss Tim Langford, a former Telford favourite, is also keen to play a couple of away friendlies at smaller
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Honey for tea
A TEDDY bear's picnic will draw in the crowds when it comes to a Spa park. The picnic will be held in Droitwich's Lido Park, in Worcester Road, and will include a whole host of things to keep the children occupied including a puppet and a magic show.
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Blaster Botha targets record
LEON Botha took his run aggregate for the summer to a staggering 1135 after blasting another 195 last weekend. The swashbuckling Spri-ngbok blasted 94 not out in Saturday's Worcestershire County League win at Netherton and then hit an unbeaten 101 the
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Carnival fun in the sun
NEARLY 10,000 people are believed to have packed this year's Kidderminster Carnival celebrations, making the event the most popular ever, according to organisers. Ruth Morgan on St George's Community Centre's out of this world aliens float. Helped by
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Berry good date
A STRAWBERRIES and wine evening with a big band sound will take place in Hartlebury on Saturday. Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra will be playing in the grounds of Hartlebury Independent School in Waresley Road at 7.30pm in a fund-raising event for St James
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Cabaret night at concert
COUNTY Air Ambulance will benefit from the proceeds of a golden jubilee cabaret evening at Kidderminster Town Hall on Saturday. New Dimensional Experience Choir and Comberton Middle School will join forces with singers from The Valentines, xylophonist
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Band get teeth into gig
BLIND Lemon vocalist Mark Pearsall likes to get his teeth into every gig but even he bit off more than he could chew at a recent performance. Mark had his two front teeth broken when an over-enthusiastic fan accidentally bumped into him, causing the microphone
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Mother's coming to stay? Place is a tip? Never fear . . .
YOUR mother, no matter how much you love her, can always terrify you with the simple words: "I thought I might stay for a few days". Almost instantly the house can look like a tip, with an elegant draping of cobwebs to complete the picture. The furniture
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Final call for new faces on stage
THE first round of auditions for two children's roles in a forthcoming Nonentities play will be held next week. The resident group at Kidderminster's Rose Theatre is on the lookout for a girl to play eight-year-old Flora and a boy to portray Miles, 12
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Tots' Toyland treat
SUMMER gets into full swing for the under-fives next month when children's favourite Noddy arrives at Brinton Park, Kidderminster. The park will be temporarily transformed into Toyland on Wednesday, July 10 between noon and 3pm. two-year-old Mylo Hall
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Spill spoils Italian job
LAST weekend's Misano Superbike meeting certainly brought Team UCL Honda rider Simon Andrews back to earth with a bang after the pleasure of a podium place at Brands Hatch. Leaving the Kent circuit a day after the Wickhamford rider's success, the team
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Get on court
THE tennis section of Evesham Rowing Club is running a "Play Tennis" evening next Friday as part of the LTA's national initiative. The event will take place at the courts in Abbey Park from 5 and 9pm and is aimed at raising interest in tennis across a
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Try for yourself
THIS month the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) are launching the National Sailing Scheme to give everyone the opportunity to try sailing but felt daunted at how to start. Arden Sailing Club based at Defford near Pershore is offering a free 'Taster Day
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Brazier at front
SUNDAY'S weekly club run was well supported this week with 15 members of Eve-sham Wheelers enjoying the warm sunshine. Mark Brazier led the riders through Aston Somerville, Winch-combe, Sudeley Hill, Naunton and Upper Slaughter before rea-ching Bourton-on-the
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Lose out after rink numbers reduced
Hewell 108, Bidford 89 REDUCED to a five-rink match at the home side's request, Bid-ford struggled with length and line early on in Saturday's encounter. After ten ends, the visitors trailed by 27 shots but then rallied after a tea break only to lose
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Trophies and top times after a terrific display
EVESHAM swimmers did themselves, and their club, proud when 17 members attended Stourbridge's first Annual B Grade Meet at Wolverhampton. Both heats and finals were contested and there were many finalists representing the club, all of whom received trophies
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Skipper Sean in points plea
THOUGHTS are now turning towards avoiding the Birmingham League Division One basement after Kidderminster Cricket Club's fifth losing draw of the season on Saturday. Skipper Sean Lloyd admits there are some key games ahead where points are a must to relieve
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Chaddesley drop at top
AN ENCOURAGING display failed to lift Chaddesley Corbett as their non-winning streak in Worcestershire Saturday League Division One was extended to five games. They lost by five wickets at league leaders Old Elizabethans and are now down in fifth after
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Cookley lesson for high-fliers
RAMPANT Cookley followed up an excellent display against Stourport with an emphatic win at second-placed Feckenham in Worcestershire Saturday League Division Two. Cookley declared at 213-6 due largely to another fine knock from Paul Harris (80) who has
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Let the developers pay their own costs
With respect to Mr Pritchards reply to my letter in the Evesham Journal 20 June. It is only recently that I have written to the council with regards my opposition to this subsidy to developers as a Tax Payer and it is only THIS WEEK in fact the 17 June
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Time to be really united
IN response to your unpatriotic readers from last week. It is not often that a small country like ours can unite in celebration in recent times, therefore as a local resident I was gladdened to see how the community came together, following victory over
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Victoria celebrate a vital league victory
A FOUR-WICKET win at relegation rivals Birlingham threw Victoria and Blakeley Hall a Worcestershire Saturday League Division Three lifeline. Second-from-bottom Victoria are within touching distance of the village club and Alveley after beating the 205
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We hope the actions were good natured
IN reply to the letter 'Not the right way to celebrate', I thought it was good to see the England fans celebrating England's win over Argentina and enjoying themselves. Talking to many people who drove under the Union Jack and tooted their horns, they
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PODs leave them wanting some more!
THROUGH your newspapers may I congratulate Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Society (PODS) for a first class production of Oliver at The Swan Theatre, Worcester from Tuesday June 11 until Saturday June 15, 2002. Having had a packed audience at each performance
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Chainwire take charge in the basement clash
CHAINWIRE won the battle of the bottom two in Division Five with a six-wicket victory at Bridewell. Russell Tovey's 60 not out guided them home for 20 points in the Kidderminster derby to close the gap on fellow local rivals Stone and Brintons. Bottom-of-the-table
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Two wickets left
BRINTONS secured a useful losing draw at leaders Cape Hill Victoria in Worcestershire Saturday League Division Five. The seventh-placed Kidderminster side dismissed their opponents for 197 and then held on at 166-8. Batsmen Andy Maiden (54), Alan Lockwood
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Classy Cutnall
A 203-opening stand between Neil Fletcher and Derek Higgins led Cutnall Green to a 10-wicket win over Hanley Castle and Upton in Worcestershire Saturday League Division Five. Fletcher crashed 131 not out and Higgins 50 not out as promotion-chasing Green
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Using council staff as political weapons - claim
CLAIMS staff are leaving in their "droves" costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds have been dismissed as "arrant nonsense" by the leader of Wyre Forest District Council. Health Concern group leader Liz Davies accused Conservative Stephen Clee
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Rare loss for top Stainweld side
WORTHS inflicted the first league defeat on Old Tumbling Sailors/Fire in almost two years to retain top spot in the Stainweld Sunday Cricket League Premier Division. In second place are Wolverley Social who gained a useful nine-wicket win over Spennells
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Tenants warned of savage cuts
MOST Worcester council house tenants do not want their houses to be transferred to a new landlord and many do not understand the transfer process, a survey has revealed. The survey, carried out by independent tenant advisers, found that 61 per cent of
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Crowds flock to fostering shop
A NEW one-stop fostering and adoption shop has been opened to celebrate National Fostering Fortnight. Worcestershire County Councillor Liz Eyre opened the shop, which will provide a chance for people to drop in for an informal chat about fostering. The
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Spaghetti tower mania grips school's industry day
PUPILS in Martley enjoyed a day trying out different jobs when they took part in an industry day. More than 100 Year 9 pupils at The Chantry High School had the chance to try out cake decorating, management, an army assault course and a spaghetti tower
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Tuesday starter
OPENING matches in the Ladies Summer League organised by Bretforton and staged at Evesham High School start next Tuesday evening from 7pm. Eight teams will be taking part on Tuesday and Thursday nights over the next seven weeks in this annual pipe opener
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Stunned family in bedside vigil for reveller
THE family of a stag night reveller who is fighting for his life after falling through a roof in Worcester are "devastated", according to a family friend. The parents of Tom Wilkes are conducting a bedside vigil at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham
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Cook follows Blair's line
CABINET Minister Robin Cook has been forced to defend Tony Blair's attack on residents fighting plans to build a huge asylum seeker centre at Throckmorton. The Prime Minister provoked outrage when he suggested campaigners had a "not in my backyard" attitude
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They're having a whale of a time at...
A BUSINESSMAN from Worcestershire put his best foot forward and raised more than £4,000 in a marathon challenge for one of the country's most popular charities. The sum, raised by Mal McColl from Bishampton, will go to Macmillan Cancer Relief, which the
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Inquest on Lelaina opened
THE inquest has opened into the death of Worcester schoolgirl Lelaina Hall who died after sinking in mud while on holiday in Somerset. The hearing at Weston-super-Mare's coroner's office heard how Lelaina, of Pitchcroft Lane, Barbourne, was rescued from
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The ache that will not go away
AROUND 2,500 patients are being faced with forking out cash for dental care as a Bromyard dentist has closed its doors to NHS patients. The Broad Street practice has shut its NHS list, and is now trying to de-register all the patients currently receiving
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Future of hotel is in your hands
DROITWICH people can now have their say on whether they think dozens of new homes should be built on the site of the controversial Worcestershire Hotel. The first detailed version of Wychavon District Council's Local Plan Review, which has earmarked a
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Old hospital could become a gallery
THE MP for Leominster, Bill Wiggin, has opened up a debate about what to do with the former Ledbury cottage hospital. "It is my belief that whatever is ultimately decided for this site, it should benefit the community of Ledbury," said Mr Wiggin in a
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Students' savings just 'went astray'
A MAN accused of stealing money from foreign students employed on a farm has been cleared by a jury. Owain Meale was a welfare officer for Haygrove Fruit in Little Marcle Road, Ledbury, before he was sacked over unconnected incidents. He was responsible
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One less branch on family tree
A DESCENDANT and historian of an old Worcestershire family has died in Australia at the age of 83. Bruce Walkden Thomas was a fourth generation descendant of the Thomas Wythes, of Dunhampstead, near Droitwich, who emigrated to Australia in 1839. His interest
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Concern at child safety
BUILDERS working on sites in Worcester are being urged to carry out extra safety checks in a bid to cut the number of child injuries. Every year, more than 100 children are seriously injured playing on construction sites. As major building projects are
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Schoolchildren turn detective
A "MURDER" investigation has been carried out by Worcester primary school pupils - and their scientific skills have led to the capture of the killer. The murder mystery event at Nunnery Wood High School yesterday launched the school's bid to become the
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This is the Way to view country
IT'S time to tackle the third stage of the Worcestershire Way and, for many people, this may be the very finest stretch of the entire walk. Right from the start there are glorious views, with the Clee Hills prominent to the north-west as you walk through
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A calming influence!
CAMPAIGNERS are breathing huge sighs of relief as the final nail is hammered into the coffin of a controversial traffic-calming scheme for Bewdley. Mayor Frank Baillie has revealed the town council will rubberstamp a decision by county officials not to
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'Provoked' husband escapes jail
A LORRY driver who attacked his cheating wife after 34 years of marriage has escaped a prison sentence. Robert Baker gripped her around the throat, making it difficult to breathe, and warned: "If I can't have you, no-one else will," Worcester Crown Court
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Hick's ton puts Worcs in command
CENTURY star Graeme Hick and Ben Smith continued to capitalised on four wickets each for Andy Bichel and Kabir Ali as Worcestershire took complete control of their Frizzell County Championship Division Two match against Durham at New Road today. Hick
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Rethink ordered on play areas
CONTROVERSIAL plans to "rationalise" play areas as part of a package of budget cuts have been unanimously rejected by a district council watchdog. The proposals, drawn up by the previous administration led by Councillor Mike Oborski, aimed to centre play
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Boy racers 'could kill'
JOYRIDERS have been warned they could die - or kill an innocent member of the public - if they persist in racing on a riverside car park. As summer gets underway, the seasonal problem in Stourport - which Wyre Forest District Council says also damages
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100-year-old shelter ruined
VANDALS could force Wyre Forest District Council to hire security for Kidderminster's Brinton Park - as it would be cheaper than repairing the damage. A shelter which is more than a century old was due to be pulled down yesterday after being rendered
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Shot soldier's justice battle
A FORMER soldier is battling with the Army to win compensation after being shot in the leg by a fellow squaddie. Adam Davies, 21, of Brecknell Rise, Kidderminster, has been left with a pension of £15 a week after being discharged from the Army on medical
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Repairs halt pool opening
SWIMMERS hoping to cool off next month with a dip in Cleobury Mortimer's only swimming pool look set to be disappointed. South Shropshire District Council sports development team has announced it looks increasingly unlikely the pool, which is owned by
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Masons aim to change image
a charm offensive designed to dispel some myths about the Freemasons has been launched. As part of the nationwide Freemasonry in the Community Week, the 18 masonic lodges in Kidderminster and Stourport, with about 500 members, have embarked on a week-long
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Mum's dilemma over school row
A WORRIED mum is willing to sacrifice her job to drive her daughter home from a Bromsgrove school. Karen Malpass, of Hawfinch Rise, Kidderminster, has been offered a place for her 12-year-old daughter Tamara Breakwell at Harry Cheshire High School but
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Evesham
U3A: The Evesham U3A meeting is to be held on Thursday, July 4, in the Public Hall at 2pm. The speaker is Paul Oppenheimer, MBE, and his subject is 'From Belsen to Buckingham Palace. New members are always welcome. RAMBLERS: At the allotted start time
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Inkberrow
ROSE SHOW: Welcoming members and visitors to Inkberrow and District Horticultural Society's Rose Show which was held at the village hall on June 22, chairman Tom Hodgkinson remarked that although exhibits were down slightly on last year, members had still
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Is there another tragedy waiting?
THE tragedy that struck at the weekend cannot have failed to touch the hearts of all. Five-year-old, fun-loving Lelaina Hall died on a beach at Burnham-on-Sea after becoming stuck in mud as the tide raced in. Yesterday, the local coroner opened and adjourned
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Aussies give public a show for their money
THE visit of the Australian touring team to play Worcestershire at the New Road Ground 100 years ago brought an off-beat description of the game from "Crowquill" in his Journal comment column. "The opening day of the match proved very bright and gratifying
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RSC takes Eastward Ho! to heart with a tour of China
THE Royal Shakespeare Company has been taking the title its current production Eastward Ho! to heart with its first tour of China and the Far East. And the company's mobile touring group's production of The Merchant of Venice, which was seen in Stratford
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Gregory's Girl star in top play
A WITTY and passionate play by one of Britain's finest living playwrights is coming to Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre next week. The Real Thing is by Tom Stoppard, whose catalogue of works includes hits like Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
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Heidi hoping to jump for joy
ATHLETICS: Talented all-round athlete Heidi Jarosinski will represent Worcestershire at the Regional Championships in Derby on Saturday. The 15-year-old King Charles I High School pupil is to tackle the pentathlon after finishing second in the inter girls
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What's On
THURSDAY: Birmingham: NEC Arena - Rod Stewart. Academy - Beres Hammond Reggae Night. Symphony Hall - Madredeus. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Cream'd. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 a- Steve Harley and Cockley Rebel. Lichfield: Rugby Club - Gary Potter. FRIDAY
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Feet's one-two
ATHLETICS: Amazing Feet Running Club's Eddie Sanders and Andy Norris scored an impressive one-two in the Worcestershire Over-50 Half Marathon Championships at Rubery. Sanders was first to finish in one hour 27-37 with Norris coming home in 1-44-06 to
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County title in
SNOOKER: Up-and-coming Lee Page has added to his collection of successes with a 4-1 beating of Bromsgrove's Kevin Ellis in the Worcestershire Inter-League Singles final. The Kidderminster 15-year-old won 4-1 at Redditch after steaming away with the first
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A county best for tennis ace
TENNIS star Tracey Powell smashed a county record by winning the Hereford and Worcester County Closed Championship ladies' singles title for the eighth time. Bewdley Tennis Club's prolific coach defeated Redditch's Pauline Fisher 6-1, 6-2 to break the
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Church records go on display
AN exhibition celebrating the founding of Astley's priory church 900 years ago will be held this weekend at St Peter's in the village. It takes place on Saturday between 12pm and 6pm and Sunday from noon until 5pm and features floral arrangements, a display
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Bronx boss the hockey
HOCKEY: Real Bronx are in control of the men's section in the Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre indoor hockey league. They beat Cleobury Socials 2-0 and drew with one of their closest rivals Team Fat Chance 0-0 in the most recent round of games over the
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Driver's legs broken in head-on collision
A DRIVER was airlifted to hospital after being cut out of his car following a head-on collision on the Bewdley to Stourport "Switchback" road. The accident, involving a Subaru Impreza and a Rover 400, happened at about 5pm on Friday. The Rover driver
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Knights crowned
CHESS: Kidderminster Knights were crowned champions of Worcester and District League Division One after their final match of the season. A 2-2 home draw against Worcester St Johns clinched the title and was the only point the team conceded during the
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Montana marvel Higginson
KIDDERMINSTER angler James Higginson used a montana to catch seven trout to 2.5lb at Shatterford Fishery. Another angler landed seven trout to 3lb using a buzzer and a cat's whisker accounted for a catch of six trout to 2.5lb. On the coarse scene, meat
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MOORLANDS FARM
YOUNG anglers wishing to take part in the Have a Go days on Fridays, August 9, August 16 and August 23, from 10am until 4pm, are asked to call Andy Walker on 0121 415 6487 or John Talbot on 01299 250427 to book a place. Anyone aged between 10 and 16 can
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Banned father jailed
MAGISTRATES have jailed a young father for six months after he admitted four offences of driving while banned and without insurance. Craig Pitt, 23, of Winterfold Close, Kidderminster, was obsessed with motor vehicles and had tried to support his family
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Man dives for his life as car thieves strike
A MAN was forced to hurl himself to safety after thieves who stole his high-performance car tried to run him over as he lay in the road. Lee Norris, 21, of Brook Street, Kidderminster, hung out of his B-registration Ford Escort RS Turbo as a man, posing
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WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC
STAFFORDSHIRE/Worcestershire Canal 39-40: D Saunders 0-6.5, G Mansell 0-3.5, P Bruce and T Cooke 0-2, P Cox 0-1. A contest will be held on Sunday on Dowles KDAA. Those taking part should meet at Bewdley car park at 6am. Some pegs are steep.
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TOMKINSONS AC
A CONTEST has been organised for Sunday on the BAA Pool, Nordley, pool number two. Those wishing to fish should telephone the secretary to book their place, for details of draw time and meeting point or directions. The quarterly meeting is on Wednesday
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COOKLEY AS
HALLOW Tip: Richard Broadhurst 3-1, Harold Price 3-0, Bernie Partridge 2-14-8, Phil Reynolds 2-0. Names for the doubles contest must be registered by the next meeting. The next contest is on July 7 at West Diglis.
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Assault charge
A Kidderminster woman has pleaded not guilty at Worcester Crown Court to driving her car deliberately at a former boyfriend. The case against Jenna Everley, 21, of Dunlin Drive, was remanded on bail for a fortnight after entering her plea to assault causing
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Let's have political honesty
PRIOR to the local government elections in May, Kidderminster Hospital Health Concern candidates circulated thousands of leaflets emphasising their "independence". They were not to be regarded as political candidates in the sense that Conservative, Labour
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Sex-case nurse is struck off
A MALE psychiatric nurse who was jailed for a sex attack on a teenager has been banned from nursing for life. William Barbour - who was jailed for a year in 2000 for indecently assaulting the 17-year-old student - was banned by the professional conduct
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Carnival spoiled by egg-throwing
WHILE watching, and enjoying, Kidderminster Carnival on Saturday outside the town hall, my friend was extremely distressed to have an egg thrown at her from one of the floats, It ruined her black jacket on the shoulder and back, while her skirt, tights
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PARK INN AC
LARFORD Lake: Dave Parry 24-3, Roy Weaver 23-9, Mark Pearce 23-1, Carl Carter 22-4. Poole Hall: Dave Peters 11-2, Shaun Pearce 6-15-8, Parry 6-5, Steve Wilson 4-6-8. The next contest will be at Haye Farm on July 7.
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Keep the pub
I THINK that the building of a new Co-op store on the Waggon and Horses pub site in Bewdley would be a complete disaster. Bewdley is a beautiful, tourist town, which does not need another store within its small area. The town will end up with nothing
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RED LION AC
THERE will be a match on Saturday at Woodlands View, Ombersley. All those taking part should meet at the venue for 3pm.
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Trying to live up to 'independence'
IT seems a sad state of affairs when party politics and poor losers try to denigrate what appears to be the most important thing to the community at large. Good health is a gift - the means to ensure we all have the best of attention at all times is not
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Parking problem threatens village
I AM writing to express my disappointment with the planning and environment section of Wyre Forest District Council. While always abiding by the rules and regulations demanded by those in authority, I have done so with the belief that these decision-makers
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Jubilee thanks
I WOULD like to thank all the people who attended the Golden Jubilee celebrations in the town and helped to make them so successful. Special thanks for the tremendous work done by the committee and their helpers, to the Shuttle/Times and News for the
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A chance to have a voice on the future
RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say on the first detailed version of Wychavon District Council's Local Plan Review which was published yesterday (Wednesday). The plan contains policies to guide and control development throughout the district and
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Club of the year title to Mostyn
HARD work behind the scenes at Mostyn Rangers has paid off after they were named Worcestershire Football Association's club of the year for 2001/02. Mostyn, who received the coveted award at their presentation night, became the first county club to be
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County councillor faces parish anger
A ROW between members of Fladbury Parish Council and their county councillor, Liz Eyre, ended in a vote of no confidence in her. Coun Mrs Eyre was criticised by the council for her vote in the Cabinet at the county council in favour of closure of the
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Seven escape as fire rages in early hours
A WOMAN in her nineties and a ten-month-old baby were among seven people who escaped from a burning house in Willersey on Tuesday morning. A family of four, their two grandparents and an elderly relative were woken in the early hours by their smoke alarm
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Sober look at alcohols' crime
AN initiative aimed at reducing alcohol-related crimes has been rolled out across the Vale. West Mercia Constabulary, The Advisory Service on Alcohol, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Court Service joined forces to pilot a government scheme this
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Magic spell is shattered
WOODTHORPE Wanderers overwhelmed FC Magic in Kidderminster Six-a-Side League Division One with a 15-0 victory. Division One: Prawn Stars 5, Mistermen 2; FC Magic 0, Briars 5; Woodthorpe Wdrs 15, FC Magic 0. Division Two: All Whites 3, Loom & Shuttle
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Award from the Heart for Wood Norton
WOOD Norton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre, near Evesham, collected a prestigious award in the Heart of England Tourist Board competitions. The Hotel and Conference Centre, which has recently been sold by the BBC to an American entrepreneur in a £7.5
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Accident verdict on crash couple
AN inquest into the deaths of a young Malvern couple whose car hit a barn wall just outside Upton has decided they died accidentally. Deputy coroner Tim Sherwood said yesterday (Thursday) that forensic reports showed both Paul Kitsull, 31, and his 22-
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Rock need boss
YOUTH team Rock Sports need a new boss to compete in the South Shropshire League next season. Ian Machin left a few months back so the U-16s side's squad of 16 or so players, who play at Rock Sports Ground, are on the look out for a replacement. They
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Lottery turns down club's bid for money
PLAYERS at Malvern Rugby Football Club are facing the prospect of raising funds for the conversion of an old clubhouse themselves after their bid for Lottery cash was turned down. MRFC applied for a £36,000 grant from Sport England before Christmas. The
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Anger after burst pipe floods home
AN elderly resident's home in Thirlstane Road was flooded and 40 other houses left without a supply when a Severn Trent water main burst early on Wednesday morning (June 26). Water flooded into a ground-floor flat at sheltered accommodation at around
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Fears as firm is set to move
CONCERN is growing in Little Comberton, near Pershore, over what may replace R.G. Stephens & Sons Ltd at Grange Farm when the huge agricultural concern moves. Wychavon District Council has indicated that permission might be given to develop two brick
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From the archives
100 years ago June 28 1902 THE first intimation the public of Evesham had that his Majesty, King Edward VII, was seriously ill and that the Coronation was postponed was by means of a telegram posted in the window of Messrs W & H Smith Ltd, at The
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LDV boost for United
HEREFORD United have had a surprise invitation to play in this season's LDV Vans Trophy. The competition, for Second and Third Division clubs, has been extended to include the 12 highest-placed Nationwide Conference teams. But five of the clubs who finished
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Spice: Man's last frontier
IN a neat twist to the usual, Malvern master chef Maurice Bunton has been out to India to show the locals how to "go out for an English". Actually, the story's not quite that good, because Maurice, former proprietor of the town's popular Walmer Lodge
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Illingworth jnr is chip off old block!
TWO five-wicket hauls in the space of three days have earned young Miles Illingworth our Evening News/Duncan Fearnley Cricket Sales Ltd. Cricketer of the Week award. The 14-year-old, whose father is former Worcestershire and England spin bowler Richard
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Young Test star settling in well
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Steve Rhodes has played a major role in bringing a bright young prospect from Zimbabwe over to play club cricket in the county. Tatenda Taibu, who is starring for Worcester in the Birmingham League, is only 19 but the wicketkeeper-batsman
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Nomads pair hit tons in run feast
WORCESTER Nomads' first team friendly against Broadway proved a run-feast, with 650 runs in 80 overs, three centuries and a 98. It included a fine maiden century for Nomads by 16-year-old Malvern College student Blake Raymond, finishing unbeaten on 119
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Colwall cruise into last 32 of village KO
COLWALL are through to the last 32 of the National Village Knockout cricket competition after a resounding 132-run victory over Brockhampton. After winning the toss and batting first, Dave Powell set the early tempo with some fine boundaries. Fellow opener
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Cheers to charity cash collection
BIG-HEARTED villagers have clubbed together to donate more than £2,000 to a children's hospital - as well as paying for a medical scanner to benefit Wyre Forest. Alan Hubball, of Dowles Road, Bewdley, organised the effort by Arley residents from the end
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HEIGHTINGTON WI
Christine Tober gave a talk on A Year in the Life of a Saudi Princess at the June 10 meeting. She talked about the culture in that part of the world where women lead restricted lives. They cannot go out or visit without permission, and there are strict
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KIDDERMINSTER CIVIC SOCIETY
Caldwell Castle will be open to the public on Saturday, July 13, from 10am until 5pm. The castle has been restored as a private residence by the owner, who will be present to show visitors around and explain its history.
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Woman appeals for home to go ahead
A WOMAN from Broadway is appealing to the Department of the Environment to allow her to build a bungalow in her garden. Kathleen Bond, from Glenavon, Pennylands Bank, wants the bungalow erected next to her present home, but Wychavon District Council turned
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
There are two rides on Sunday, both starting at 7am and going to Bridgnorth Station for breakfast before continuing from there. The rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite Kidderminster Hospital. All cyclists will be welcome and should take a
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Firm on to a winner with file solutions
BUSINESS is booming for a Hartlebury-based company which aims to ease clutter for companies by storing and managing important documents for them. Whitefoot-Forward Records Management took over a former Ministry of Defence laboratory and test centre at
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MAMBLE CUM BAYTON WI
V Evans was a delegate at the intermediate meeting in Brighton and gave a detailed report on the event and voting on the resolutions. Final numbers were taken for outings, on July 8 to Windsor, leaving Clows Top at 9am, and on August 7 to Coughton Court
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STONE WI
A special jubilee evening was held on June 10, when Margaret Mills reported on the intermediate meeting at Brighton, where tribute was paid to the Queen Mother. The speakers included Norman Willis, famous for his needlework, and Jenny Murray spoke about
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Tradition with a slice of history
A MIDSUMMER tradition going back more than 220 years has enjoyed more success. The Church Street Supper - dating back to 1778 when Kidderminster resident John Brecknell left £150 in his will to promote peace and goodwill in the area - took place on Monday
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Film buffs' paradise
WINDSOR Street in Stratford is becoming a film lover's paradise following the opening of new independent film shop. The Film Warehouse, which describes itself as an "Aladdin's cave for anyone who loves films" is a couple of doors down from Stratford Picture
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ARELEY KINGS WIVES
Ashorne Hall, near Warwick, was the venue for the July meeting, when members were led on a guided tour of the Nickelodeon Collection of mechanically played musical instruments. There were examples of self-playing pianos, drums, accordions, violins, magic
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Violin recitals
TWO recitals of the unaccompanied violin music of Johann Sebastian Bach will be given by Rimma Sushanskaya at The Shakespeare Institute, Church Street, Stratford. On Tuesday, July 9 her programme will include Sonata No 1 in G minor, Partita No 1 in B
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ALVELEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR "SAVE KIDDERMINSTER HOSPITAL"
The group will open 12 gardens in and around the village to the public on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance from 17 Romsley View, by telephoning 01746 780844 or can be bought on the day. There will be various stalls, including
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Rhythm and blues man
GORDON Wood, Cheltenham's favourite purveyor of Bob Dylan, blues and rhythm and blues classics and standards is on at The Crown & Trumpet in Church Street, Broadway on Thursday, July 11. He may also be seen on the Saturday weekly rota now and again
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Ladies hit the right note
EVESHAM Ladies' choir will be singing their hearts out at Offenham Church at 7.30pm on July 20. Tickets at £5 in advance or £5.50p on the door can be obtained from Sandra Cockram on 01386 832676.
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WYRE FOREST BUSINESS CLUB
On July 3 David Hood of Trading Standards, who is also a member of the club committee, will introduced the concept of The Local Business Partnership. This is a new initiative to involve businesses in the decision-making processes of Government departments
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Trip down memory lane with Jet Harris
SOUNDS of the sixties will be bouncing off the walls at the Lifford Hall in Broadway next month. Jet Harris, one of Cliff Richard's original Shadows, and Mike Berry, are booked to appear on Thursday, July 4. Jet will be taking his audience on a trip down
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Vale Band hits Broadway with Jubilee concert
ONE of the most popular groups in the Vale, The Billy Davis Band, is presenting a Jubilee Concert at the Lifford Hall, Broadway this Saturday and Sunday. Their repertoire, with resident singer Liza Bailey, includes popular music from the 1920s right up
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WYRE FOREST NHS PRIMARY CARE TRUST
On June 11 the trust arranged for representatives from the Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) to hear about the diagnostic and treatment centre, planned for the Kidderminster Hospital site. David Evans, project director for Worcestershire Acute Trust
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Candlelit concert opens festival
A CANDLELIT Concert in Hailes Church will open the 13th Hailes Music Festival on Saturday and there will be a Candlelight Finale on Saturday, July 27. Between times, there will be a series of concerts in Hailes House Barn, Stanton Church, Hailes Church
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27/06/02 - Benbow back in town
REDS fans might recognise another old face in the Bromsgrove Rovers lineup next season after Mark Benbow's return from Down Under. The wide midfielder left United two seasons ago to join a professional club in Australia. He is back in the country and
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June 29, 2002
A STRIKING victory for commonsense has been announced regarding the A&E department at Solihull. This was due for downgrading to a minor injuries unit. However, after pressure from residents and MPs there has been a U-turn and the local Primary Care
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An alternative look at crop production
MARKETING opportunities and alternative crops were highlighted to cereal growers at an Open Day at Acorn Arable, Throckmorton. Richard Burt, director of Acorn Arable, grain traders, fertilisers and lime suppliers, said: "We are taking the opportunity
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Bredon
PARISH COUNCIL: At the monthly meeting the Chairman, Mr Derrick Grainger, spoke of the importance of securing the site to the east of the Village Hall. He said that in order to prevent vandalism in that area it was important to erect fencing, but before
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Eddie has 'em in a spin
FORMER finalists, Apperley, were Dumbleton's latest victims in this season's National Village Championship. Slow left-armer, Eddie Robin-son, was the man to mesmerise the hosts in Sunday's Gloucester-shire group final and book a home clash in the last
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Lacklustre leaders scrape losing draw
A BELOW par performance saw league leaders Evesham cling on desperately to salvage a losing draw in their latest Worcestershire County League second division outing at Brockhampton. The Avon Street side will be keen to get back to winning ways after their
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Cash shortage threat to group
A MENTAL health support group which is aiming to reach out to vulnerable people across Wyre Forest is being hampered by a shortfall in funding, it has been revealed. Wyre Forest MIND is running a deficit of about £10,000 this financial year and is having
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Helping hand for worried parents
PARENTS of children suffering from a much-misunderstood condition have been urged to attend a support group. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are wrongly labelled as naughty, a county group said. Parents from Wyre Forest, who have
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Pet detective wanted
AN animal charity is on the hunt for a pet detective in the Bromsgrove area. If you're an animal lover with some spare time during the day, then Petsearch UK would like to hear from you to help with its free service which aims to reunite lost pets with
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Bogey is a big blow
A BOGEY at the par three 17th cost Jeremy Robinson a place in the final two rounds of last week's Great North Open. The Evesham golfer had previously birdied the 15th to stand on three-over, the eventual cut mark, but a bunkered tee shot proved costly
