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Charity's £250,000
A BRANCH of Macmillan Cancer Relief is celebrating after bringing its fund-raising total to a quarter of a million pounds. The Feckenham and District committee formed in 1991 has now topped the £250,000 mark. Funds for the charity have been boosted recently
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Art accolade world beater
A REDDITCH student has had his design work published in a prestigious book. James Taylor, who studied at NEW College, competed against more than 2,000 students from the UK, Europe and America to be featured in this year's D&AD Student Awards Annual
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Our wallabies have hopped it!
TWO baby wallabies couldn't resist the call of the wild when they spotted a hole in the fence of their Worcestershire home and have made a bolt for freedom. The hunt is now on for the mischievous marsupials after they escaped from Shatterford Wildlife
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Former Albion star to visit church
A FORMER West Bromwich Abion soccer star will be making a guest appearance at a Bromsgrove church this summer. Cyrille Regis, once one of the most feared strikers in the old First Division, is just one of the highlights in a programme of Special Sunday's
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Canal bridge is removed after 65 years
A WORCESTER bridge has been removed as engineers continued their progress on the £16m Tallow Hill development. The humped-back bridge in Tallow Hill, which spanned the Worcester & Birmingham Canal for more than 65 years, was lifted away yesterday
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Workshops based on movies
THE dazzling dance routines and fantastic fight scenes from film favourites The Matrix and Blade are the basis of a summer workshop in Charford. The Multi-Agency Resource Centre, in Humphrey Avenue, launched its Summer Arts Festival last Monday, starting
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Vikings
BROMSGROVE will be invaded this month when a group of Vikings visit the town. Birmingham Vikings Re-enactment Group will be stopping by at the Avoncroft Museum of Buildings on Saturday, August 17 andSunday, August 18. For more information call the Redditch
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Driven back to heroin by mother's rejection
A WORCESTER man who tried to patch up his relationship with his long-lost mother turned back to heroin and crime when it did not work out, magistrates have heard. Worcester magistrates gave Joseph Stephens four months to get his life back on track when
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Going through the agony a second time
Alison Fraser talks to more mothers who have been affected by Symphosis Pubic Dysfunction, a rare condition that is affecting women across Worcestershire EXPECTANT mum Debbie Herbert is already struggling to manage with the summer holiday. While looking
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Plea for more dog bins pooh-poohed
A WORCESTER dog-owner has asked the city council for more dog bins to help clean up the city's canal towpaths. Luke Silver, of Addison Road, Barbourne, often walks his rescue greyhound, Bentley, along the footpath near St Gregory's Mill Street. "The council
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Fresh call for flood defence task force
LIBERAL Democrats have stepped up calls for a National Flood Task Force to protect cities such as Worcester from the threat of flooding. Heavy rainfall led to flood warnings being put in place across the country last week - at the height of summer. Now
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New ruling eases commons problem
PEOPLE who have to cross common land to reach their homes will now have security of access after a Government ruling. Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael has confirmed new procedures for obtaining a legal right of access are now in force. Until now, people
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Wilshaw to retire...maybe
CALLOW Hill speedster Jason Wilshaw has the chance to win the 2002 Race of the Year after announcing - again - he will retire at the end of the season. Wilshaw holds a 70 point lead in the Classics Club Post Classics Series but says he is not resting
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Burbidge's slick showing
WINYATES biker Andy Burbidge has set his sights on a top seven finish in the New Era club event at Mallory Park on Sunday. Burbidge tops the EMRA club series and is riding alongside more powerful machines in the New Era to broaden his experience. And
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Andy flier
GREENLANDS jetskiier Andy Rich won the penultimate round of the British Jetski Summer Championship to set up a dramatic last day against his arch rival. Rich went into the Albert Dock event, trailing series leader Ray Purkiss by 20.5 points and saw the
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Grim find for rider
POLICE are liaising with the RSPCA after bodies of badgers with severe injuries to their heads were found on a narrow, little-used road in Beoley. A member of the public riding along a dirt-track section of Moss Lane discovered three of the animals dead
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Fraudster off to jail
A REDDITCH man has been sent to prison for 56 days as part of Redditch Council's strategy to crack down on benefit fraudsters. Mark Checkley, 33, from Winyates Centre, was sentenced last Wednesday following a joint operation between the council and social
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Street crime appeal
REDDITCH police are appealing for a man who could be a key witness to a street robbery to come forward. The 35-year-old victim had just withdrawn some money from the cashpoint at the side of the Post Office in the town centre at about 8.35pm on Sunday
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Motorists take heed
THE threat of being put before magistrates appears to have stopped drivers continually using a bus-only route in Redditch town centre. Motorists were warned they would be put before the courts if they were stopped more than once driving along Church Green
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Be online for a shock when the bill comes
IN view of the ongoing saga with BT and its reluctance to bring broadband to Redditch, I thought your readers may be interested to hear my story. I moved to Redditch in May last year and had two phone lines connected so I had a dedicated internet line
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Wythall Ladies target Shield
Second division Wythall Bowling Club reached the final of the South Birmingham Ladies Challenge Shield after beating a star-studded Hockley Heath team by just one shot. Every player contributed to a great team performance and at the halfway stage Wythall
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End of road for landmark corner
IT won't be long, now, before we can strike one more name from the list of uninviting parcels of real estate which blight Worcester's landscape - Tallow Hill. The sad decline of one of the Faithful City's most vibrant back-street community pubs, The Beehive
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07/08/02 - Trials lead to four signings
FOUR players have signed for Bromsgrove Rovers as the pre-season build up prepares to enter its final week. Richard Burgess, Scott Leydon and Leon Broadhurst have all been taken on by the Victoria Ground club following successful trial spells. Goalkeeper
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30/07/02 - Laydon stakes claim for place
BROMSGROVE Rovers continued their pre-season warm-up with a 2-0 victory over Willenhall Town at the Victoria Ground last Saturday. Joint managers Gary Hackett and Jon Ford were both among the 17 players used during the course of the match as they search
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Cash lift for health
A SPECIALIST medical team has been set up in Redditch to work with mentally ill older people, the Advertiser can reveal. Redditch and Bromsgrove Primary Care Trust has injected £360,000 into the service to provide a consultant, two nurses and an occupational
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Honours for donor Harry
AN Alvechurch pensioner has been hailed as 'one of the quiet heroes of society' for nearly four decades of commitment as a blood donor. Harry Hickman, 69, of Blythesway, first gave blood about 37 years ago and was recently presented with an award for
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DIY neighbours lend a hand
REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith opened a unique Smallwood development designed to provide support and accommodation for adults with mild mental health problems. Jubilee House, built on derelict brownfield land, consists of eight self-contained flats and communal
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50 years ago
August 9, 1952 MR Leonard D Millar of the Ridgeway, Astwood Bank, has resigned after five-and-a-half years as editor of the Redditch Indicator & Alcester Chronicle and may well leave the district later in the year. A native of Redditch, he was educated
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100 years ago
August 9, 1902 REDDITCH - New Work by Mr J H Yoxall MP. Mr Yoxall MP, who is as our readers know a native of this town, has written a romance called The Romany Stone which Messrs Longman's are about to publish. Those who remember the long connection of
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£60m plan for houses
A MASSIVE £60 million plan to improve and upgrade council houses in the town has been drawn up for the next five years. Redditch Council has released its extensive housing plan which highlights the town's needs and problem areas. It aims to tackle a number
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Reds Beehive move
REDDITCH United Women are hoping to reap the benefits after swapping the Abbey Stadium for the Beehive for first team fixtures. The FA Charter Standard club's first team have moved into the Studley ground and manager Steve Tayler says he is impressed
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Church boss denies rumours
Alvechurch manager Andy Hibbert has scotched rumours he has been given a generous budget for the new season. Hibbert was incensed by rumours he is paying former Feckenham striker Brian Powell £80 a week. "Brian approached us," said Hibbert, "and after
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Andrew signs Villa deal
A BROMSGROVE goalkeeper is hoping to turn a lucky break into a Premiership career after signing a three-year deal with Aston Villa. Andrew Yarnold, aged 16, was handed the scholarship with the team's academy earlier this month after spells with Birmingham
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Signings at Spartak
BARNT Green Spartak have released another player ahead of the new Midland Combination division two season. Forward Simon Campbell has left the club, which leaves manager GJ Singh with a 21-man squad but with just ten players from last season's set up.
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Darts AGM
ASTWOOD Bank Ladies Darts League holds it agm at Astwood Bank Club on Thursday. Doors open at 8pm at the Dark Lane venue and new members are welcome.
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Alan's hearty task
A LODGE Park swimming instructor got his own pulse racing to raise £840 for the Alexandra Hospital's cardiac rehab unit. Alan Field took part in the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge in June to climb Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis in 24 hours.
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Moody chasing two key signings
WORCESTERSHIRE have launched their hunt for two overseas players for next season. Director of Cricket Tom Moody is spearheading the search for two 'quality' performers now the limit has been increased to two per county. Moody said the New Road club's
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Burrow blow for Barton
JOHN Barton is keeping his fingers crossed that last year's injury hoodoo does not dash Worcester City's chances this time round. The St George's Lane boss saw Marc Burrow stretchered off within minutes of the start of last night's friendly at Stourport
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Webster pops up with City winner
AFTER four games without a win Worcester tasted victory for the first time last night with a 2-1 win at Stourport. The old adage in friendlies is that results do not matter but anything less than a win against City's lower league opponents would have
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Bullock to make Robins sing
PHIL Mullen is backing former Worcester City midfielder Darren Bullock to put Evesham United on track in the coming season. The Robins boss has snapped up the combative 33-year-old who was sacked by John Barton last season after two red cards in six games
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Club are in it to win it as kick-off looms
WITH a little over four weeks to go until their new season kicks-off, Bromsgrove Rugby Club's first team is back in training under no illusions as to what lies ahead of them. Since winning promotion to Midlands One, the team has appointed a new first
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New pub sign gets barred!
THE front of a brand new £1 million town centre pub may have to be altered just five days after opening, the Advertiser can reveal. Last night, Redditch councillors were set to debate the future of the front signage to The Pinnacle pub in Alcester Street
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Damsels in excess
AN Alan Ayckbourn trilogy of three 'furiously funny' new comedies comes to Malvern Theatres this month before a West End run. Damsels in Distress, which incorporates Game Plan, Flat Spin and Role Play, is being staged at Festival Theatre from Monday,
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Theatre's variety focus
STAND-UP comedy with Peter Kay and Ken Dodd and performances by Birmingham Royal Ballet and Welsh National Opera are just some of the highlights of the new Birmingham Hippodrome season. Treats for youngsters include Peter Rabbit and his friends and pantomime
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Stars waiting in the wings
THE legendary Danny La Rue will be performing in Redditch this autumn as part of the Palace Theatre's jam-packed new programme which kicks off later this month. A hilarious new show for children starring the madcap Bananas in Pyjamas is first on the bill
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High marks again
REDDITCH Council's Housing Services has been awarded the prestigious Charter Mark award for the second time. The award for excellence is given each year to UK public sector organisations which deliver a service to local people. The award has been given
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Men In Black II (PG)
Two star SO the curse of the sequel strikes again. Agents J and K (Tommy Lee-Jones and Will Smith) are back in black to save the planet once more from the threat of yet another alien who wishes to wipe us out. It all starts well with the team reunited
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Fringe first for jubilee piano piece
A LOCAL composer and pianist will give the first performance of a piece written especially for the Golden Jubilee as part of the Three Choirs Fringe Festival. Colin Decio will perform Golden Jubilation accompanied by soprano Jane Field. The concert, at
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Austin Powers 3 Goldmember (12)
Four star GOLDMEMBER is pure gold. Austin is back with his very own groove and all his usual sidekicks - Dr Evil, Mini-me, Fat B*****d, but this time with some very delicious females including Japanese twins Fook Yu and Fook Mi and the singer from Destiny's
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The Daniel O'Donnell Show Daniel O'Donnell
Four star IT'S not going to happen, is it? I'm not going to say that Danny Boy's new live double CD is one big slice of cheesecake, with an over-emphasis on blarney. For a start, despite common perception, it's not. And even if it were, would Daniel's
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Festival to shed light
SEPTEMBER will see the first ever Light Festival in Redditch at Forge Mill Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre. Visitors can stroll through the grounds from 7pm and enjoy a magical experience of lanterns and illuminations. Giant illuminated fish
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It's fish and scripts!
THE Palace Theatre held taster sessions for young people in drama, dance, make-up and circus skills. The sessions also involved working with Worcester Arts Workshop members to create giant fish lanterns made from dried willow branches and tissue. Youngsters
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Folk lure
There will be a meeting of Redditch Folk Club, featuring Simon Baron and Rosalind Brady, on Saturday, August 10. The event starts at 8pm at The Sportsman's Arms, Peakman Street.
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Youngsters meet a gem
MEMBERS of Break-a-Leg's older Music Maker workshop joined R&B diva Ruby Turner onstage during her recent performance at Midlands Arts Centre's Arena. Ms Turner called the youngsters onto the stage in the encore and announcing them as 'her kids',
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Trials lead to four signings
FOUR players have signed for Bromsgrove Rovers as the pre-season build up prepares to enter its final week. Richard Burgess, Scott Leydon and Leon Broadhurst have all been taken on by the Victoria Ground club following successful trial spells. Goalkeeper
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Bennett beats national record
TO be a member of the Starlets Veterans you have to be over 60-years-old. But that doesn't stop them catching plenty of fish, and Dave Bennett (Stourbridge) only joined the Northfield section this year and broke the National Club record a few weeks ago
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Parnham fails in medal bid
BROMSGROVE School's hockey coach Craig Parnham has returned without a medal from the Commonwealth Games. Parnham was part of the England Men's team who were defeated 1-0 by South Africa in a semi-final qualification match on Wednesday, July 31. Defeat
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The 'spirit' of adventure
INSPIRED by the spooky stories from Bromsgrove and Droitwich folk, a prolific local author has written her ninth book on things that go bump in the night. Haunted Holidays is the eagerly awaited new offering by Anne Bradford, featuring tales of paranormal
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New sporting opportunity for disabled
DISABLED people in Bromsgrove can get fit at a specially equipped gym, the first of its kind in the county. The Fitness Initiative Gym, at Haybridge Sports Centre, in Brake Lane, Hagley, has spent £30,000 on new equipment to allow disabled people to train
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Helping hand on to property ladder
A ONE-TIME ground-breaking scheme designed to help first time buyers in Bromsgrove get a foot on the housing ladder is to be revived as property prices continue to go through the roof. The Low Cost Housing Scheme, as it was called, was first introduced
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Couple conned by American 'tourist'
A MAN posing as a stranded American tourist conned a Bromsgrove couple into handing him £200. Police are warning people to be on their guard after the man called on a couple at their Kidderminster Road home, last Tuesday evening. Speaking with an American
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Butcher faces loud fridge fight
AN established Bromsgrove family butchers shop could face court action because of a noisy refrigerator. Environmental health chiefs at Bromsgrove District Council are considering launching legal proceedings following complaints about a chiller stored
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Experiences of Uganda
A STOKE Pound woman has written a book about her experiences teaching English in Uganda. The Money Tree is Ingrid Pasteur's account of two and a half years spent in the African country between 1997 and 2000. Living on the college compound, about two or
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Exposure
POLICE believe three incidents of a man indecently exposing himself to women, including two schoolgirls in Bromsgrove, may be linked. Officers are warning women to be on their guard and urging them to contact police if they have been a victim of indecent
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Classroom booster to drive skills
DRIVERS in Bromsgrove have been invited back to the classroom to boost their motoring skills. Redditch police are arranging a six-week course aimed at providing the theory to the advanced driver training qualification, which starts tomorrow (Thursday)
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Record total for chairman's fund
GENEROUS townsfolk dug deep into their pockets to support the good cause of Bromsgrove's leading citizen. By tradition, chairmen of Bromsgrove District Council choose a charity to support during their year in office. Councillor Mike Gill, whose tenure
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Farmers protest over milk prices
SEVENTY farmers staged a peaceful protest outside a dairy processing plant near Droitwich Spa last Thursday over the price of milk. It was the second demonstration to have taken place at Wiseman's Dairies, in Hampton Lovett, during recent weeks. The protest
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Gloves off in site fight
ANGRY residents in what has traditionally been a 'true blue' Conservative village are drawing up battle plans to take on Tory-controlled Bromsgrove District Council which they claim is flouting the Labour Government's planning guidelines. Away from the
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High MMR jab rate
BROMSGROVE has one of Britain's best take-up rates for the controversial MMR jab. The town's primary care group was pipped to the post in new Department of Health league tables only be Kettering PCG. Kettering achieved a 100 per cent immunisation rate
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Beverley's new chapter
BOOKWORMS at Rubery Library can see a fresh face at the popular facility. Beverley Orlowsky has opened a new chapter in her 22-year career with the county library service after becoming community library co-ordinator at Rubery. She has been based at Bromsgrove
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Wacky day out
STAFF at a town supermarket are gearing up for a wacky fun day at Bromsgrove Recreation Ground. ASDA, in Market Street, hopes to raises cash for Acorns Children's Hospice, in Worcester, with a day of activities between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, August
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Carnival team boosts fostering
A TEAM of social workers and foster carers, who turned out at Bromsgrove Carnival as part of fostering fortnight, has helped boost the number of inquires about the service. Worcestershire County Council's fostering and adoption team is delighted with
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One woman in a boat
AS a child I was never one for scaling trees or getting my hands dirty. I always favoured indoor pursuits: reading and writing, or playing with my treasured Sindy dolls, writes Emily Bridgewater. Nowadays, little has changed, although I am a little more
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Services slashed but fares go up
AN angry Catshill student has hit out at regional bus company bosses who have slashed services and raised prices to travel into the town centre. Eighteen-year-old Charlotte Chandler, of Alexander Close, who regularly uses the First bus services - formerly
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Winning with one blow
A DAY off sick from school wasn't all bad for Matthew Lynch, from Bromsgrove, because it gave him the opportunity to create an award-winning balloon design. While recovering, five-year-old Matthew, of Marlborough Avenue, decided to pass the hours away
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Phone mast plan delayed
PLANS to add six phone masts and three dishes to a town centre building near a school and doctors' surgery have been delayed to allow time for safety concerns to be addressed. Mobile phone giant Orange wants to mount six polar antennas and three dishes
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Flood work is a washout
A CATSHILL couple hit out at Bromsgrove District Council after their garden flooded weeks after flood prevention work was completed. Jill and Bob Whitney, of Ash Drive, were horrified when rubbish from the brook at the end of their garden started to spill
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7/8/02 Late strike so unlucky for Swifts
ANOTHER solid display from Stourport Swifts gave them hope for the season but county rivals Worcester City pinched a last-minute winner on Tuesday night. Swifts lost 2-1 to their Dr Martens League Premier Division opponents at Walshes Meadow, courtesy
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Weeds and the weed
IN response to H Deakins' letter concerning the new hospital, I agree with his comments concerning the unnecessary planting of shrubs, especially as the grounds are now full of weeds. As regards the quality of the service, again no complaints. However
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Internal democracy of Labour is extinct
THE mythology of New Labour is being exposed by the public support for striking public services workers running at over two-to-one, according to an ICM poll in The Guardian (Tuesday, July 30, 2002). The myth is that without the intervention of New Labour
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Deeley rides to personal best
BROMSGROVE cyclist Richard Deeley proved he is going from strength to strength after fighting off the challenge of 120 riders to finish fifth at a time trial last Saturday. The 25-mile trial at Long Bennington, in Nottinghamshire, also saw the 23-year
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25 years ago August 5, 1977
THERE was growing concern that more people in Bromsgrove, especially housewives and the elderly, were becoming increasingly dependent on anti-depressants, tranquillisers and similar drugs for non-medical purposes. The disturbing news was contained in
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Dual sites on cards for Greig
THE future of the Greig Centre looks to have taken a step forward with plans for a partnership between the centre and Alcester Grammar School. Stratford Council has allocated £7,000 for a feasibility study on developing a combined two-site approach between
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Cricket hit by storms
CRICKET across Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa took a battering from the elements last weekend as local sides had to abandon their matches. Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa and Cutnall Green were all forced to call it a day because of heavy rain. The Boars endured
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Anger erupts at appraisal
BIDFORD villagers packed out the parish council meeting on Monday angry at questions in the parish appraisal. Residents put forward their concerns about the questionnaire sent out to all households and in particular, the questions about opening one end
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Man jailed for attack on girl
AN Alcester man sexually abused a young girl with such force that his victim had to be rushed to hospital with severe bleeding. Unknown to the girl's parents, Nigel Addison, who went on to abuse a young boy, had been cautioned six years ago for an offence
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Bridge attack appeal
POLICE are still looking for witnesses to a road rage attack which ended with a man being hit in the head by a missile fired from a catapult. It happened on Bidford bridge at about noon on Thursday, July 11, when one man confronted another in a line of
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Little shop of treats
A MACMILLAN Cancer Relief shop will be opening in the Alcester Town Hall from Monday. The shop, which will have bags of goodies, will be open for two weeks until Friday, August 23, from 9.30am-4pm. Sylvia Hyde, chairman of the Alcester branch of Macmillan
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Foster set for Costa!
AN Alcester schoolteacher has won his way to an all expenses paid trip to Costa Rica with Earth Watch. Foster Richardson will be flying out to Costa Rica on Sunday for his trip with five other teachers from the UK and six teachers from the United States
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A burning issue
FAMILIES in Astwood Bank have only until next week to air their fears over round-the-clock burning of dead animals next to a school. An application for a licence to operate a carcass incinerator in Popes Lane, near Astwood Bank First School, has been
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Fun Caribbean style
THE sun shone and hundreds of people turned up as a taste of the Caribbean was brought to Redditch United football ground. The Descendants of Windrush held a Caribbean Family Funday with numerous activities to suit all tastes and ages. The event featured
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Clergy in shock as canon dies
A MAN who devoted almost 30 years to enhancing the religious life of Redditch died suddenly on Friday. The Rev Canon Ray Adams, rector of Ipsley Team, died from a suspected heart attack in Royan, France, where he was serving as a holiday chaplain for
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Best buys for southpaws, cack-handers and mollie dookers
THEY look like normal people, smell like normal people and even sound like normal people. They usually behave quite acceptably in public and can even hold down regular jobs. However, left-handers have been persecuted throughout history like lepers, paedophiles
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Family flees fire
SMOKE from a fire which completely gutted a house in Matchborough on Friday could be seen up to two miles away, according to Redditch firefighters. The blaze started in the living room of the Frankton Close home before spreading to ground floor rooms,
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Auto firm winds up
IT WAS reported in the London Gazette that SJW Automotive Design Limited, whose Registered Office was 4 Oswestry Close, Walkwood, Redditch, is now in voluntary liquidation. At an extraordinary general meeting of the company held at Canterbury House, Newhall
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Why gentlemen still prefer this blonde
WITH her platinum blonde hair, scarlet pout and trademark wiggle, Marilyn Monroe was the 20th Century's ultimate sex symbol. A single hair from the Hollywood icon was put up for auction, recently, at an asking price of almost £500 - clearly, 40 years
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School in new plan
AN Astwood Bank mum plans to submit a bid to buy Redgrove Lower School and turn it into a pioneering multi-agency project for children with special needs. Alison Davis told the Redditch Advertiser the project would offer a nursery for children with special
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Red letter day as box comes back
A NEW postbox is set to be installed in a rural Redditch village within the next four weeks following letters from concerned residents. The Redditch Advertiser reported in May that Bradley Green Post Office, based at the Honeypot Shop, Church Road, was
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Craig wants to be the greatest
HE was the first Worcestershire U11 player to take a hat-trick at the age of ten and became the first batsman to make a century for the same side 12 months later. Now, 18-year-old Craig Everett, captain of the Worcestershire U19s, is still breaking records
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Weather denies Green
POOR weather denied Barnt Green CC First XI the chance to cut Himley's lead at the top of the Birmingham Premier League last Saturday. Lyndon Jones' side did manage an away winning draw and collected eight points. With Himley on 148-6 and only nine overs
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Parking row
DEAR EDITOR - On behalf of concerned tenants of a certain area of Catshill, Bromsgrove, I would like - through your paper - to address an open letter to Bromsgrove District Council. The subject matter to which I wish to draw attention is the continued
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Not a rat to be seen
DEAR EDITOR - I for one must respond to comments on the Letters page of July 24 from Bromsgrove District Councillor Peter McDonald, about Rubery's 'Plague of Rats'. He is very mistaken in his condemnation of David Williams and his environmental health
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Police stations to be monitored
A FACT-finding tour will take place at Redditch police station. West Mercia Police Authority chairman Joyce Thomas and other authority members will be visiting the six divisional headquarters to develop a first-hand understanding of policing issues.
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Missing point of hotel project
DEAR EDITOR - Am I missing something here? Why produce "affordable" accommodation within the Worcestershire Hotel site in Droitwich Spa now that house prices are at a peak? Why could not this project have been undertaken some time ago when they were much
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M&S on shortlist for an honour
MARKS & SPENCER plc is in the running for the prestigious Employer of the Year award. The retailer, which has two stores in Worcester's High Street, joins The Carphone Warehouse, Capital One Bank Europe plc, Claridge's Hotel and Astra Zeneca European
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Airline's profits up 68 per cent
RYANAIR has announced the biggest quarterly profits increase in the history of the company. The opening of the year also saw the no-frills Irish carrier fly more than a million passengers for the first time in three successive months, this at a time when
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Ghostly goings-on
REDDITCH supernatural author Anne Bradford has recently published her ninth spooky book, chronicling ghostly experiences in Britain and around the world. Haunted Holidays contains 70 eerie tales, most of them recounted to Mrs Bradford by people from Redditch
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Golfers in marathon
A MAMMOTH golf-a-thon at Pitcheroak Golf Course raised about £1,500 for Sport Relief. Hundreds of people turned out to support the 24-hour event, which started at 7am. Three holes were illuminated so play could continue throughout the night. Two golfers
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Lift rescue
Redditch firefighters rescued a man stuck in a lift at Auxerre House, Studley Road, on Sunday. They were called to the scene at about 9.30pm.
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Firm joins up
Redditch Credit Union has joined the Financial Services Authority along with 650 others across the country. Under new regulations, the credit union will be able to offer more services to members and money saved with them will be protected in the same
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All as right as rain at show
WET weather failed to dampen the spirits of visitors to the Tardebigge Fair and Show held in the grounds of St Bartholomew's Church on Saturday. Attractions included a raffle, book stalls, white elephant and home produce, coconut shy and hook-a-duck and
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Boat firm nets prize
AN Alvechurch boat company is riding the crest of a wave after scooping an award in a prestigious Heart of England Tourist Board competition. Alvechurch Boat Centres, Scarfield Wharf, took the silver medal in the Hire Boat Operator of the Year category
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Villagers have say on future
STUDLEY villagers are to have their say on how the village develops as part of the biggest public planning exercise in years. The parish appraisal, last done 12-years ago, will form a village design statement which will be used as a planning guideline
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7/8/02 - Moody chasing two key signings
WORCESTERSHIRE have launched their hunt for two overseas players for next season. Director of Cricket Tom Moody is spearheading the search for two 'quality' performers now the limit has been increased to two per county. Moody said the New Road club's
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High-scale success
STUDLEY Parish Church is hitting all the right notes with a new organ. The Castle Road church raised £22,000 for the organ as part of a wider project to build a new Millennium Room. The room will be a place for children and also include education facilities
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Batsman 7/8/02 - Pollard decides to retire
WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Paul Pollard today announced his retirement from first-class cricket. The 33-year-old, who has not made a first team appearance this season, has decided to call it a day following a series of injuries. The County have released the
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Joy at arena veto
RESIDENTS on the outskirts of Redditch are delighted the plug has been pulled on a huge concert venue planned for the Ragley Estate near Alcester. The Ragley Arena, brainchild of Redditch businessman Paul Isherwood, would have hosted several concerts
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7/8/02 - Lee debut at Chester Road
AUSTRALIAN newcomer Shane Lee will make his Frizzell County Championship Division Two debut for promotion-chasing Worcestershire when they open their match against Nottinghamshire at Kidderminster's Chester Road ground tomorrow. The all-rounder's inclusion
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Donor dates
People in Inkberrow can give blood at a session tomorrow at Inkberrow Pavilion, Sands Road, from 1-6.45pm. And a donor session will be held next Tuesday, August 13, at St Gregory's Parish Centre, Winyates Way, Winyates, from 2-3.45pm and 5-7.15pm.
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QINETIQ TALKS ON ASYLUM
MALVERN-based QinetiQ was discussing the possibility of leasing part of its land for the controversial Throckmorton asylum centre to the Government in January, the Evening News has learnt. The research and development company, which owns the former RAF
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Attack suspect spotted
A MAN fitting the description of the attacker who knocked a mum-to-be unconscious was seen in Evesham town soon after the attack. Liz Coulson was struck in her West Street home by a man trying to steal her handbag, last week. The 21-year-old, who is six
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Fringe first for jubilee piano piece
A LOCAL composer and pianist will give the first performance of a piece written especially for the Golden Jubilee as part of the Three Choirs Fringe Festival. Colin Decio will perform Golden Jubilation accompanied by soprano Jane Field. The concert, at
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Bishop's shock at death of 'valued colleague'
The Bishop of Worcester has paid tribute to a one of his "most valued colleagues", who died while serving as a holiday chaplain in France. The Rev Canon Ray Adams, aged 60, the rector of Ipsley Team Ministry in Redditch, died of a suspected heart attack
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'Action taken' to prevent outbreak
WORCESTER City Council has reassured residents that an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease could not happen in any of the city's public buildings. The announcement came in the wake of a fatal outbreak of the disease in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, which
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Glowing report for ambulances
AMBULANCE services across the county have been given a glowing report by inspectors, but have been warned improvements are needed in some areas. The Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) published its report yesterday following a comprehensive review
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Sturdy bike keeps Ray right on trek!
AN engineer from Worcester who has raised £25,000 for a leading charity is donning his walking boots yet again in a bid to generate vital funds. Trekking through Central Asia, tackling the mountainous region of Khazakstan and cycling the western coast
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7/8/02 - Webster pops up with City winner
AFTER four games without a win Worcester tasted victory for the first time last night with a 2-1 win at Stourport. The old adage in friendlies is that results do not matter but anything less than a win against City's lower league opponents would have
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Long-term threat to theatres?
BETTER deals for local theatregoers could be part of a new-look management structure for Malvern Theatres. Ideas include offering last-minute tickets to Malvern Hills residents at half price shortly before a performance. Malvern Hills District Council
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7/8/02 - Burrow blow for Barton
JOHN Barton is keeping his fingers crossed that last year's injury hoodoo does not dash Worcester City's chances this time round. The St George's Lane boss saw Marc Burrow stretchered off within minutes of the start of last night's friendly at Stourport
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Praise and medals in royal visit
WORCESTERSHIRE'S tank regiment has been congratulated for its high standards of work across the world by Prince Philip during a royal visit marking the Queen's Golden Jubilee. The Prince praised the Queen's Royal Hussars after presenting them with medals
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Campaign poster gets down to nitty-gritty...
A HARD-hitting poster campaign is being launched by Herefordshire Council in an attempt to combat problems underfoot. The huge posters, which will start to appear later this month, tackle the unpleasant environmental problems of rats and dog dirt, with
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Contest aimed to aid the disabled
A HEREFORD school is taking part in a national competition aimed at promoting access to the countryside for the disabled. A team from the Bishop of Hereford Bluecoat School will take part in the Kielder Challenge in September. The team of eight should
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Holiday fun for children
PARENTS who are struggling to keep their children entertained this summer could try visiting Severn Trent Water's recreation and visitor centres. There are almost 40 sites across the area, with walks, water sports and angling on offer. "We also have a
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O'Brien's vital role in war on terrorism
A FORMER Worcester city councillor became the first British Minister to set foot in Libya in almost 20 years when he arrived in Tripoli last night. Foreign Office Minister Mike O'Brien began his three-day mission by meeting with officials this morning
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Legs ace set to miss race
LEGS 11 ace Kelvin Reilly's desire for a swift return to action could be frustrated at the weekend because his face is too swollen for him to wear a helmet. The Wimbledon rider is eager to get back on the bike for the Redditch team despite two high speed
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Crash witness appeal
REDDITCH police are appealing for witnesses after a stolen car hit a maisonette in Church Hill. The incident happened at about 12.25am on Sunday, July 28, at Hawksbury Close. The driver was described as white, 16-17 years old, about 5ft 6ins tall with
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Police in hunt for mugger
POLICE are hunting a teenager who tried to mug an elderly woman on Friday. The 69-year-old victim suffered cuts and bruising after being pushed to the floor while walking along Birchfield Road at about 2.45pm. She was walking towards Headless Cross Dental
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Woman assaulted near pub
A 20-year-old woman was knocked unconscious and had her purse stolen following an assault outside Chicago Rock Cafe in the town centre on Sunday. Police believe there was an altercation between the woman and a man outside the Unicorn Hill pub between
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Arrests high in car swoop
ARRESTS for abduction, theft and robbery were made during a highprofile road check operation carried out by Redditch and Bromsgrove police. Officers have been using the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, which reads registration numbers
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Reply left me as just as baffled
IN response to Madge Tillesley's letter (Advertiser, July 31), I feel compelled to put the record straight. Of course I understand present legislation about who is responsible for reducing crime and disorder but my point was that some of the general public
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Let's go down Pagan road!
IN reply to Nick Casterton regarding the naming of streets, (Letters, July 24), I also consider myself native to this land, even though humans are not indigenous to these isles; thus we are all immigrants in one way or another. British culture is a very
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King could do little bit more
I READ Don Vincent's letter about the starving people of Southern Africa (Advertiser, July 31) and, like him, I am also concerned about what to do to help. His suggestion of donating Tesco Clubcard points certainly seems a worthwhile idea. May I also
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Letter from Westminster
Many MPs use the long Parliamentary recess to reconnect with their constituencies. I am lucky that I live in my constituency and Redditch is only a couple of hours from London. However, it is still helpful to spend time in the area and holding my surgeries
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Happy Harts
The White Hart Northfield and District Seniors visited table toppers the Grasshopper and won the first five ends off. With the rest of the team in strong support, Harts won by four shots to claim eight points. On the return match the Harts were still
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Ruckwood bags silver
REDDITCH has laid claim to a Commonwealth silver medal after Adam Ruckwood was part of the England team who came second in the men's 4x100m medley final. In the last event of Manchester 2002, England brought home the bacon in a discipline dominated by
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07/08/02 - Lowe leaves
ROVERS joint manager Gary Hackett has heaped praise on goalkeeper Matt Lowe after the player decided to leave the club. Lowe, a permanent fixture in Rovers' goal last season, took the decision during the pre-season campaign to part company but has not
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Where to fish
THE Birmingham Anglers' Association has booked the following waters. Saturday, August 10. River Avon at Pershore RB; Nafford 5; Twyning; River Severn at Danery; Quatford; Brook Section; Hampton Loade B1 to 3; Stanley 3 and 4; Trimpley; Ribbesford 2 and
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25 years ago
August 5, 1977 ELVIS is coming to Redditch on Saturday night - Elvis Costello, that is, plus his band, The Attractions, who will be playing at Tracy's tomorrow night, August 6. And for some people, he is the King of the New Wave. Elvis first sprang to
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Noise eviction
A LAKESIDE resident has been thrown out of her home by Redditch Council for noise nuisance. The woman is the first person to be evicted by the council for anti-social behaviour in the last year. The eviction, in June, followed a joint operation between
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Council charges on way?
CHARGES for a currently free rubbish collection could be introduced by Redditch Council in an effort to make a £1 million saving. The special collection service, which takes away items such as wardrobes, is one option being explored along with a controversial
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Promotion chance
HEADLESS Cross Ladies have been thrown an unexpected chance of a place in the Premier Division of the West Midlands Regional Women's League. Rob Auld's side were involved in a nailbiting title tussle last season but lost out to Leafield Athletic in the
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Goal king Craig set to fire Bees
NEW-look Studley take on new-look Biddulph Victoria in their Midland Alliance opener at the Beehive on Saturday (ko 3pm). After buying the ground from the former BKL firm, Studley are now simply Studley FC and have been ringing the changes in an eventful
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Green light shock
CONTROVERSIAL plans for four new homes in Webheath were due for the green light last night despite strong objections. Plans to build the houses off Foxlydiate Lane were deferred for a site visit by councillors and for a police report. Residents had highlighted
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Youthful promise
STUDLEY are looking to the future after the addition of eight youth teams. Youngsters from under sevens up to under 13s level have come under the Studley banner with the aim of eventually becoming a feeder club for the seniors. The sides have moved from
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Lowe leaves
ROVERS joint manager Gary Hackett has heaped praise on goalkeeper Matt Lowe after the player decided to leave the club. Lowe, a permanent fixture in Rovers' goal last season, took the decision during the pre-season campaign to part company but has not
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Green's day of destiny
BARNT Green CC First XI are hoping to make it third time lucky this Sunday when they travel to Guisborough for the National Knockout semi-final. The first XI have not reached the last four since 1991, when they lost to Teddington, and missed out by just
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Website
NOW you can follow all the latest Bromsgrove Rovers news with our new website, This is Bromsgrove Rovers. The site, currently being launched by the Advertiser/Messenger, will include match reports, player profiles and a message board for fans to air their
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Partnership continues
BROMSGROVE based latex manufacturer, PolymerLatex, has extended its sponsorship deal with Meadow Park Football Club U13s for another year. The team has played in the Stourport Football League for five years and are based at Harris Brushworks, in Stoke
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Tuff stuff
MATCHBOROUGH runner Nadine Daelman showed the lads how it was done by finishing second in the first Tough Kids event in Wolverhampton. Daelman, aged 12, was the first girl home in the gruelling obstacle course at Perton. The event is a spin off from the
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Advice clinic is success
A NEW pregnancy counselling service based in Redditch has already been used by 60 teenagers under 18, the Advertiser can reveal. The service, based at the Arrowside Unit on the site of the Alexandra Hospital, was set up 12 months ago to help give women
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Lee debut at Chester Road
AUSTRALIAN newcomer Shane Lee will make his Frizzell County Championship Division Two debut for promotion-chasing Worcestershire when they open their match against Nottinghamshire at Kidderminster's Chester Road ground tomorrow. The all-rounder's inclusion
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Batsman Pollard decides to retire
WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Paul Pollard today announced his retirement from first-class cricket. The 33-year-old, who has not made a first team appearance this season, has decided to call it a day following a series of injuries. The County have released the
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Zaltzman out for three weeks
DAN Zaltzman has been ruled out of action for three weeks after breaking his nose against Swansea. Worcester Rugby Club's lock was punched in an off-the-ball incident in Saturday's friendly clash and has been ordered to stay out of contact for 21 days
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Hereford fail to convert chances
HEREFORD United lacked a killer instinct in front of goal in a 0-0 draw against League of Wales outfit Aberystwyth Town last night at Park Avenue. The Bulls failed to find the net for the third time in five pre-season friendlies but they did manage to
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Residents: 'We like it'
EARLY findings from the latest 20:20 Vision event reveal Abbeydale residents feel their area has real potential. Residents said everything they needed was in one area and the standard of community relations was high during the on-day consultation event
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Fete bound
The Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Redditch are hoping for fine weather when they open a summer fete on Saturday, August 10. Councillor Kieth Boyd-Carpenter and his wife will be opening the event at Cedars Nursing Home in Batchley at 2pm.
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County in care drive
REDDITCH people who use social services are being sought for their views as part of a review. Worcestershire County Council is looking to improve its services for the elderly, children and the vulnerable as well as their carers. The consultation is part
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Vest best in battle
A LOCAL band has been given free recording time after winning a Battle of the Bands competition at Stratford Civic Hall. Vest, made up of six 19 and 20-year-old Redditch and Warwickshire members, got together last year while studying popular music in
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What's On Guide
Thursday, August 8 Antiques For Everyone, Birmingham NEC. Until August 11. Tickets from 0870 909 4133. National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain: City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, London Symphony Chorus and
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The Coral The Coral
Four star THIS excellent eponymous offering could mean great, great things to come for these Scouse youngsters. They've forged a pretty original sound from a variety of influences (Cream, The Clash and The Who to name a few) and play good pop rock like
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The Rising Bruce Springsteen
Four star THE Boss's first album of new material in seven years is an epic creation about the tragedies of September 11. It's a very brave move to musically chronicle thoughts and feelings about events which touched people all over the world, some more
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Summit for Kings Norton
KINGS Norton's Hopwood ground is the venue for a meeting of North Midlands Rugby officials on Monday. The delegation are hoping to address problems affecting teams and have included the host club and nearby Five Ways Old Edwardians in a list of a dozen
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UEF workers in pension rights row
FORMER employees at the failed United Engineering Forgings (UEF) firm are today (Wednesday) in London fighting for their pension rights. Bromsgrove workers will join colleagues from the company's sites across Britain to lobby outside financial services
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Lights plan to aid road safety
PLANS to erect traffic lights at a notorious accident blackspot in Bromsgrove are under consideration. Bromsgrove Highways Partnership wants to make the Kidderminster Road safer to cross for motorists travelling from Perryfields Road and Whitford Road
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David hits 'peak' fitness for charity
A LOCAL man took his body to the limit when he ran to the summit of Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, to raise thousands of pounds for charity. David Marsden, from Belbroughton, had just 14 days to complete the African mountain race - the first
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A sparkling blind date success story
AN Aston Fields couple have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary more than 60 years after matchmaking pals paired them up for a blind date. George and Dorothy Smith, of Corbett Close, enjoyed a party last Saturday at Aston Fields Working Men's
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Making a splash for charity
TOWN emergency workers made a splash with drivers on Saturday when a charity car wash was held at Bromsgrove Fire Station. Motorists flocked to Windsor Street to support the charity event in aid of Jo Cummings, an employee at Kingfisher Nursery, in Stourbridge
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Revamp plan for parish hall
A LICKEY church group is seeking support to improve a popular village amenity and create a parish office. Lickey Parochial Church Council (PCC) wants to build a new entrance, toilets and first floor offices at the parish hall, in Old Birmingham Road.
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School to go as village's educational system changes
PLANS to demolish Hagley Middle School and turn the village's education system in to a two-tier one have been approved by education chiefs. The Schools Organisational Committee rubber-stamped a decision by Worcestershire County Council to close the Park
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We help villagers
THE Advertiser/Messenger was praised this week for the part it played in helping to end the misery caused to residents living in a road in Barnt Green by raw sewage pumping up through manholes. On Monday, workmen from Severn Trent Water Company closed
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Trust delight as targets kept
AMBULANCE bosses have revealed they managed to keep to stringent targets, despite a huge increase in calls during the World Cup and Jubilee celebrations. Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service NHS Trust says crews responded to 76.7 per cent of emergency
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On your bike
AN energetic Bromsgrove resident is setting the wheels in motion for an annual bikeathon to raise cash for research into leukaemia. Nicole Harris, of Redditch Road, is helping to organise the event in aid of the Leukaemia Research Fund. Nicole is the
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Another award for garden centre
STAFF at Webb's of Wychbold garden centre are celebrating this week after yet another award for excellence was added to their already impressive collection. The Worcester Road centre has won the Midland's regional competition for the coveted Ruxley Rose
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Coming soon...
Player pics and profiles - brought to you by the Bromsgrove Advertiser.
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Slow-down starts
THE brakes have been put on drivers who speed through Barnt Green now the construction of traffic calming measures are under way in the village. Construction of speed platforms began last month, much to the relief of residents who have campaigned for
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Postal vote plan refused
A NEW scheme to introduce postal voting in next year's district council elections has been rejected on the grounds of cost. The opposition Labour leader on Bromsgrove District Council, Councillor Peter McDonald (Uffdown and Waseley), urged members at
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Wet and wild at Ryland Centre
CHILDREN in Bromsgrove were getting wet and wild at a new play scheme last week. The Ryland Centre, in New Road, has organised a host of exciting activities to help children aged five to 12 get through the long summer holidays. Around 60 children attended
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Car crash
A YOUTH was taken to hospital on Friday, July 26, at lunchtime after being he was involved in a collision with a car outside a town supermarket. A crew from Bromsgrove Ambulance Station attended the incident in the Recreation Road car park and a spokesman
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13 arrests follow hi-tech road blitz
HIGH-profile police road checks were carried out in the area in the past week by officers using the latest hi-tech system. With Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), when vehicles pass a specially adapted van they are monitored by cameras which reads
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Register and surf the net
SPEEDY Internet connection could soon be a touch of a mouse away for cyber addicts if they register on-line today. The town's Tory MP, Julie Kirkbride, who has been lobbying British Telecom (BT) to invest in the Hillside exchange to enable an asymmetric
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WIN! One of five pairs of tickets to the BTCC and a VIP pit tour
The Shuttle/Times and News has teamed up with the Green Flag 2002 MSA British Touring Car Championship to give away five pairs of tickets to the final BTCC meeting of the season, and one winner will be given the VIP treatment with a full pit and garage
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Zeppelin tribute
FANS of Led Zeppelin can relive the memories this summer when a top tribute act returns to Bromsgrove. Fred Zeppelin will be playing at the Tylers Lock on the Water in Tardebigge on Friday August 23. Doors at the London Lane venue open at 8.30pm and for
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Why pay is so low
I WISH to respond to the letter by Charles Nolda, who spoke for the employers in local government. It's precisely because of views like his that council workers' pay is so low. Years ago, it was believed if you got a job on the council you had a cushy
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History of church is taken out of context
M A CLARKE (You Say, July 31) has taken the loyalty and history of the Catholic Church completely out of context. The church's loyalty is to Christ and not to Rome. To refer to it as Roman is a misnomer. Its title is Catholic Apostolic. The Bishop of
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Wake up to 21st Century
WHY do some of your correspondents insist on bringing up Hitler in reference to the European Union (You Say, Tuesday, July 30). For those of you still living 60 years in the past, can I remind you of the following facts about the EU? 1 Most young people
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Thatcher attacked the Welfare State
IN reply to John Hinton (You Say, Friday, July 26) there was no Welfare State during the 1920 and 30s, and many people were deprived, including my own long-suffering parents. Then, as the Second World War raged, Lord Beveridge had a vision, of a scheme
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Rain thwarts Studley bid
A WASHED-out weekend left Studley frustrated and played into the hands of title rivals Kings Heath. The Washford Fields side stayed second in the Division Two East table despite losing their match against sixth placed Old Edwardians without a ball being
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Redditch saved
REDDITCH skipper Nev Mason admitted his side were relieved when the heavens opened in the match against Wroxeter at the weekend. The league leaders had Redditch at 67 for eight when a rain-hit match was finally abandoned and the hosts were thankful for
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Great Alne secure promotion
GREAT Alne achieved promotion to Division Four of the Cotswold Hills League despite having their match against Claverdon II rained off at the weekend. With only the Kenilworth Wardens II/Catherine de Barnes II fixtures beating the elements, Eckington
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Wythall stalled
WYTHALL saw league leaders Arden Forest extend their lead in Division Four West of the Warwickshire League by a meagre two points with only one match avoiding the rain. The table toppers reached 150-3 before their match against Nether Whitacre was abandoned
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Worcester League is a wash-out
ASTWOOD Bank were left kicking their heels in frustration at the weekend after a promising start in their relegation battle against Hagley was undone by the weather. Alex Robinson's side raced to 63-2 against a side two places above them in Division One
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Worcester League is a wash-out
The entire Division Two programme was rained off with FECKENHAM awarded 11 points from their match at Malvern. Andy Fletcher's side posted 175 - 5 with overseas star Elton Potgieter top scoring with 107 only to be denied by the rain. The Mill Lane side
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Worcester League is a wash-out
The only result in Division Five was awarded to second placed Newland because basement boys Bridewell, reeling after 14 consecutive defeats, could not raise a side. Hewell's match at home to Brintons was one of four abandonments and leaves Neil Sutton's
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50 years ago August 9, 1952
A FLOWER show organised by hard-up Bromsgrove Rovers at their Victoria Ground to help boost their dwindling finances fell victim to the storms and apparent apathy of exhibitors and the paying public. A boxing tournament at Whitsun, again to raise cash
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100 years ago August 9, 1902
FRANK Fletcher from Staple Hill, found himself in front of Bromsgrove magistrates charged with using bad language in Marlbrook. He was fined a hefty 5/- (25p) plus 7/6 (37.5p) costs or in default 14 days' hard labour. The chairman of the bench, Mr White
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Papal award for June
A COUGHTON grandmother has received the prestigious Bene Merenti award - sent out by the Pope - for services to her local church. June Quirke received the award for recognition of 30 years' service as an organ player at Coughton's St Peter, Paul and Elizabeth
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OAPs in river of sludge
AN historic lane in Alcester has suffered yet again because of its poor drainage systems. Residents of Malt Mill Lane and Gashouse Lane had human waste flowing past their homes on Saturday as freak storms forced drains to blow their covers and flood on
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Alert on car thefts
ALCESTER has been identified as a possible target for burglars stealing keys to high value cars. Crime prevention packs are now being given out to people in a bid to warn motorists after a spate of house burglaries where criminals have stolen car keys
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Muslim offer falls through
A £75,000 offer by Redditch Council to help create a new skills centre for the Pakistani community has been withdrawn, the Advertiser can exclusively reveal. The money had been offered to the Redditch New Mosque Trust to go towards the £300,000 needed
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They came in fun
THE aliens have finally landed and people just had to visit the Kingfisher Centre to see them. Luckily, they came in peace - to entertain town youngsters during the long summer holidays. There was plenty of sci-fi fun to be had, with Star Wars competitions
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TV star Pat helps raise £2,000 for new hospice
AUF Wiedersehen Pet star Pat Roach was among more than 300 guests who supported a charity summer bash and pig roast on Friday night. The event at Chapel Farm in Beoley raised more than £2,000 towards a £4 million project to build a new Acorns Children's
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Hitting a royal note
A HUNT End man knew he had reached the pinnacle of his musical career when asked to perform for the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Dudley Fowkes, of the Littlewoods area, played at Leicester's National Space Centre as part of a Jubilee visit on Thursday
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Trippers in lucky escape
COACH passengers near Wythall had a lucky escape on Sunday when their vehicle burst into flames before firefighters could arrive. About 20 Redditch firefighters spent two hours battling the fire on the A435 using hose reel jets and breathing apparatus
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Mural is picture perfect
A KALEIDOSCOPIC world of exotic landscapes and wonderful wildlife is helping to brighten up the lives of bereaved children in Redditch and across Worcestershire. A giant mural has been created at the office of the Worcestershire-based charity the Noah's
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All ready for royal parade
KINGS and Queens will be on show at Wythall Carnival this year. Organisers have chosen Kings and Queens as the theme and the fun starts on Sunday at 2pm at Park Hall, Silver Street. A Queen look-a-like competition will be starting proceedings and the
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Building record to be made
A SPECIAL task force has been formed to record the construction of the new £2.3 million Matchborough First School. The Environmental Group is made up of 25 seven and eight year olds who meet fortnightly after school and will take photographs and record
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Drive on for advance skills
REDDITCH police are inviting people interested in improving their driving skills to attend a six-week course which starts tomorrow. The course is classroom-based and provides the theory side to the advanced driver training qualification. It takes place
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Jennie wins silver
A STOKE Heath hockey player is celebrating after returning from the Commonwealth Games with a silver medal. Jennie Bimson, of Ploughman's Walk, was part of the England Ladies Hockey team who lost 3-2 on the golden goal rule to India in last Saturday's
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Villagers are happy but alone
FECKENHAM residents sometimes feel isolated and believe the village is not always valued by public service agencies, according to the findings of a Redditch Council consultation. During the council's 20:20 vision event, villagers said they loved the community
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Wythall winners impress
WYTHALL'S best gardens have been judged and winners chosen. This year, more than 100 gardeners made entries in four categories making up for the lack of a district garden competition this year. Winners will receive a shield to keep for one year and a
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Rock band will be back in town
A BUNCH of Bromsgrove rockers are returning to the town for one last gig. Easy will be taking to the stage of The Merlin, in Stourbridge Road, on Saturday, August 24. In the last few months the five-piece band has been taken on by new management from
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School earns second plaudit
THE results of a Wythall school's Ofsted inspection have brought the second good report of the year. Meadow Green Primary School's May inspection left staff celebrating and headteacher Sue Watkins thrilled. All 305 pupils were deemed to be receiving a
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Calling all three year olds
Parents who want their children to have fun in a stimulating environment before they start school can enrol them in St Stephen's Nursery School. There are still several places left for youngsters who reach their third birthday by September 1. There are
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160 years of town cricket
THIS year marks the 160th anniversary of cricket in Bromsgrove. It is also the fifth season in six years that Nick Husbands has skippered the side. The club are currently sitting in mid table and, although not assured of safety, are likely to remain a
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Washed out
HEAVY rain ruined Bromsgrove CC First XI's clash with Birmingham division one table toppers Shrewsbury last Saturday. Batting first, an electric start from Zimbabwean Ross Liddell (20) and Nick Davies (21) put the Boars on their way but they slipped to
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Croft cruise to away victory
AVONCROFT CC First XI cruised to an eight-wicket victory at Old Halesonians to keep their Worcestershire County League division four promotion ambitions alive. Croft bowled their hosts out for 52 runs and reached their target in within ten overs to escape
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U14s reach county final
AVONCROFT CC's U14s continued their magnificent season by qualifying for the final of the county cup against Alvechurch with a 23-run home victory over local rivals Belbroughton. Belbroughton started the brighter, taking two important wickets before Andy
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Seconds seal winning draw
AVONCROFT CC Seconds secured a winning home draw against Old Halesonians last Saturday. Batting first, a second wicket partnership of 107 between Iain Sach (48) and Matt Hare (44) laid a solid foundation for the innings. A quick fire 56 from Rob Holden
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High cost of ensuring post continues to arrive on time
DEAR EDITOR - Further to Neil Goodwin's correspondence published in the Advertiser/Messenger last month with regard to reform of public services and in particular Consignia/Royal Mail. In a perfect world it would probably be desirable to keep the company
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Future was all clear!
AS they went into church to be married the air raid siren went off. But as they came out they heard the all-clear. It was a good omen for Tom and Ivy Mayo, who celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on Saturday. The couple have lived in Alvechurch
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Spa public is urged to respond to planning issue
DEAR EDITOR - Action for Droitwich is extremely concerned over the tactics of Wychavon District Council in pushing through the planning application for the Waitrose Store. They have brought the issue before the public of Droitwich in August when most
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Branch needs to become more family-friendly
DEAR EDITOR - Firstly, can I please say how much I am annoyed at the behaviour of the Rubery British Legion, and I agree with the comments made by K Fair, J Ryan and K Palmer (July 17 edition), of how the club does not want families there. Ms Fair has
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Record breaker!
DEAR EDITOR - May I on behalf of the Bromsgrove branch of Save the Children, thank all those who so generously supported our Sunday Lunch on July 14. The event raised the record-breaking sum of over £1,700! We would like the owner of raffle ticket number
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Vital time to make your views known
DEAR EDITOR - 'Droitwich people treated as no marks that vote every four years'. I can only agree with Graham Edwards, the Droitwich residents deserve all that they get. The council will ride roughshod over them unless they make their views known 'emphatically
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This could be a good investment
DEAR EDITOR - At last we are to see some movement regarding the Worcestershire Brine Baths Hotel to Vaults Bar and I am sure that it will prove a good investment. Purchased in 1981 from Miss Hayward and her brother as a going concern, partly refurbished
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Fiona's Man U dream date
A GROUP of friends from Redditch and Alvechurch have returned after enjoying a dream weekend training with Manchester United's Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane. Fiona Libby, 18, won the weekend after entering a Pepsi competition and decided to take four friends
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Carnival memories on parade
REDDITCH carnival as generations of families remember it may have ended but the committee is determined September 14 will be a great day. There are fears the streets will never again be brightened by the colour of the procession and charities will no
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More shops on the way
ONE of the UK's top clothes stores for women is to come to Redditch. Principles is to be one of the concessions setting up in the town's new Debenhams department store, due to open at the end of October or beginning of November. The news comes as another
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Investing in people wins firm an award
A WORCESTER building company that started operations more than 70 years ago has been awarded Investor in People status. Spicers, in Checketts Lane, employs more than 60 staff and managing director George Hutton believes attaining Investment in People
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Centre in cash plea
The Worcestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre is calling for cash donations and volunteers to keep its vital service going. The centre offers a free, friendly support service run by women for women who have experienced any form of sexual abuse
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Safety first at open day
FIRE safety was highlighted through competitions and prize draws during an open day at Redditch fire station. Scores of youngsters took part in a quiz focused on smoke alarm positioning and escape plans. The winners were presented with smoke detectors
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Bulmers' rail plan to ease congestion
ONE of Hereford's biggest employers is doing its part to reduce traffic congestion on the roads. Cider manufacturer Bulmers is looking at a new form of transport that would take hundreds of tankers off the roads every year. Following successful tests
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Seat check gloom
SEVENTY-three per cent of child seats checked at a Redditch drop-in session were insecurely fitted and needed altering. Assistant road safety officer Barbara Wood arranged the session at Halfords Superstore. Three of the seats tested had been fitted professionally
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7/8/02 - Zaltzman out for three weeks
DAN Zaltzman has been ruled out of action for three weeks after breaking his nose against Swansea. Worcester Rugby Club's lock was punched in an off-the-ball incident in Saturday's friendly clash and has been ordered to stay out of contact for 21 days
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Oxfamtastic
Generous Redditch people came up trumps when asked to support the Disasters Emergency Appeal for Southern Africa. People donated at the town's Oxfam store to help the charity raise more than £198,000 across the UK since its appeal was launched in last
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It woz bostin!
A RUBERY rocker presented yet another bostin' performance of his quirky Black Country Rock musical at the Crescent Theatre, in Birmingham. The hit show returned for a weeklong run in the Birmingham International Festival and after reading rave reviews
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Buoy up those teaching skills
PEOPLE will be able to learn the skills of swimming teaching and lifeguarding during courses at Kingsley Sports Centre. There will be the chance to learn the basic technical knowledge and fundamentals of swimming teaching, including use of voice, basic
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Food plan scrapped
COUNCILLORS have refused permission for a waste food plant in Hopwood recommended for approval despite scores of objections. The application involved the receiving of waste food from in and around the area to the site, a field on the eastern side of the