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800 jobs go in depot closure
ALMOST 800 jobs in Worcester are to go, following confirmation that Sainsbury's is to close its distribution depot in the city. The closure of the Blackpole site has been on the cards for 18 months but was only confirmed yesterday by bosses at the supermarket
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Minister to probe claim 'city has highest fares'
TRANSPORT Minister John Spellar is to investigate claims that Worcester has the highest bus fares in Britain. He made the pledge after being questioned by City MP Mike Foster in the House of Commons. Mr Foster said he had been handed a survey by the Worcester
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We want to make a difference
THE Evening News in conjunction with Worceter Round Table is giving away cash for worthy causes - and it could be your club or group that benefits! The Faithful City's Round Table raises about £10,000 every year from the public through social events and
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Worries over marina plan
A LARGE holiday village at Upton Marina could change the character of Upton-upon-Severn, according to opponents of the scheme. Sixty apartments and 43 lodges, as suggested in the latest plan for the marina, would be too many, said objectors at a packed
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What has happened to our EU cash, asks Euro-MP
A Worcestershire Euro-MP has attacked the Government and European Commission following a report highlighting the mismanagement of European funds. Philip Bradbourn said the Pohjamo Report on the spending of the Commission's 2001 budget named and shamed
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Why being caught on this camera could be a really crushing blow
CAR tax cheats have a new enemy to dodge - state-of-the-art Stingray cameras are coming to the two counties. The cameras - which automatically read number plates and check road tax has been paid - are part of a major clampdown by the Driver and Vehicle
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Robbery charge man is cleared
A Worcester bingo hall worker has been cleared of carrying out a robbery at knifepoint on a stranger he had met a few minutes before on a city railway station. Nathan Capewell claimed at Worcester Crown Court that he was the victim of robbery rather than
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Homes on restaurant site set for nod
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to demolish Powick's New Hing Tai restaurant and build 13 new homes on the site is likely to be given planning approval tonight. The development will include three separate buildings containing one, two and three-bedroom units, designed
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Rugby- Rousing finish secures home win
Tenbury 14 pts Bredon Star 13 TENBURY withstood a rousing finish to hold for victory in this exciting North Midlands 2 tussle between two well-matched teams. Bredon opened the scoring with a penalty but Tenbury hit back with tries from speedy winger Tom
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Rally bids raise cash for appeal
THE chance to drive a world rally car around a professional circuit proved to be the most popular lot at an auction held to raise money for vital scientific research. The British Lung Foundation's Red Balloon Appeal held a charity dinner at Worcester
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01/03/03 - Bromsgrove Rovers v Cinderford Town
AS a mark of respect to Ashley Read and his family, Bromsgrove Rovers have taken the decision to postpone this match.
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Burglary and affray denied
A 21-year-old Tenbury man has appeared before Shrewsbury Crown Court accused of burglary and affray charges. Christopher Southall of Wheelers Orchard, denied burglary at a cottage in Greete and stealing jewellery. He also denies a charge of threatening
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Young Farmers hold charity muck lug
GREETE Young Farmers' Club are out to prove the old adage that where there's muck there's brass. Members of the YFC are holding a charity Muck Lug on Sunday, March 8. The event is being held to raise money for Tenbury Hospital. Contact Eric (07866304757
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MP meeting fire chief on station fears
TENBURY MP Bill Wiggin is to meet Hereford and Worcester's Chief Fire Officer following local concerns that the review of fire services ordered by the Government could become a smokescreen for cost-cutting and fire station closures. He said: "We have
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Town's famous four attractions missing from tourism guide
A RIGHT royal bloomer has been dropped by Worcestershire County Council's Tourism Unit. A new Attractions Map featuring a variety of things to see and do has ignored Tenbury's unique Pump Rooms, the Round Market, Teme Bridge and the Regal, an impressive
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Trust director defends debt
THE finance director of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Alexandra Hospital, has defended his position over the authority's £6 million debt. Paul Taylor was speaking at a meeting of Redditch and Bromsgrove Community Health Council
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50 years ago
March 6, 1953 Flying Officer Ronald Taylor, of Beoley Road, Redditch, was killed when the Meteor aircraft he was flying crashed in Wiltshire last week. Mr Taylor, who was 24 years of age and the only son of Mrs E and the late Mr Taylor, joined the RAF
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Cocaine is seized
HEROIN, cocaine and cannabis were seized by police during a number of raids across Redditch and Bromsgrove on Friday. Six people were arrested and bailed for drug offences as part of Operation Norfolk. The raids formed part of a 12-month campaign funded
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No jail for burgling parents
A drug addict who stole goods worth more than £1,000 from his parents' home has been given a chance by a judge. John Martin and an accomplice forced their way into the house in Cedar Park, Redditch, said prosecutor William Baker. Martin later told police
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Millers out
FECKENHAM'S Worcester Royal Infirmary cup hopes were ended with a dismal 3-1 defeat at Pershore last night. Lee Adams' side had shocked Dr Martens outfit Evesham in the previous round but crashed out in the quarter final despite Andy Grubb pulling the
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Man battered by a stranger
A judge watched a security video showing a former soldier battering a man in a street attack outside a bus stop. Lee Fearnehough repeatedly punched and kicked Andrew Fisher as he lay helpless on the ground near the Red Lion pub in Bromsgrove. Bromsgrove
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Blues capped
BIRMINGHAM City Ladies have had a handful of their rising stars picked for England under 19s duty. Faye Cardin, Beth Bailey, Michelle Hickmott, Katy Ward and Jo Potter have been called up to Hope Powell's squad for a friendly against an English Universities
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Actions speak louder than words
IN the days when people's cheques were verified manually in banks, there used to be doubt about what was going on when 'words and figures differ'. Your interview with Councillor Diane Thomas (Advertiser, February 26) reminded me of this because the impression
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Politicians should sacrifice popularity
INTELLIGENT politicians not only give careful thought to the formulation of policy, but even greater careful thought to the possible outcomes of their policy decisions, before monitoring the implementation of such policies. I have just read my Advertiser
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Play article amazed me
I WAS amazed to read the article 'Residents in play area snub' in your issue of February 19. I wonder if Mr Watkins, the council's sports and leisure services manager, attended the same meeting of Lodge Park and Greenland's Neighbourhood Group as the
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Hall's circus night was a joy
I WRITE as a visitor from Malvern who, after listening to the depressing news in the media, welcomed a change of mood. This was certainly brought about with a visit to Studley's new village hall. My two grandchildren, their parents and I attended the
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Crunch derby match
REDDITCH have to beat arch rivals Bromsgrove at the weekend to have any chance of winning promotion. Tom Hiles' side - who blew promotion with a post-Christmas collapse last year - are teetering on the brink again after a 4-1 defeat to league leaders
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Mercy for adddict, 18
A heroin addict has been freed from custody by a judge for the probation service to assess her suitability for therapy work to kick the habit. Donna Barrett, aged 18, of Granhill Close, Greenlands, Redditch, pleaded guilty to burglary, shoplifting and
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Letter from Westminster
AT a public meeting organised by local churches this week, I met people concerned about world affairs and poverty. We talked about, amongst other things, fair trade, arms control, debt relief and the current Iraq crisis. In July last year, the Chancellor
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5/3/03 - Shail eager to make up lost time at Lane
MARK Shail may have emerged battered and bruised from his encounter with Adie Mings but after missing so much of the season he relished every second of his clash with the Chippenham man-mountain. The powerful Mings, who made one appearance for City in
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No walk in the Park!
A CUP final awaits Alvechurch - but it won't be at Villa Park. The Churchmen scraped a 1-1 draw against Midland Combination rivals Leamington in the Willie Knibbs Memorial Challenge Cup second leg on Saturday to set up a mouth-watering clash with Pilkington
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Charity disco
A FUNDRAISING event to help fund a urology nurse at the Alexandra Hospital is being held on Friday in Tardebigge. The Hewell Recreation and Social Club, off The Park, is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Relief for the fund. The night will see a fifties
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Ten men nab draw
By Matt Smith A FREAKISH strike from Bees keeper Dan Lewis earned Studley a hard-fought draw away at Grosvenor Park at the weekend. Studley number one, Lewis, took a free kick 10-yards outside his area, the ball bounced over the head of experienced Grosvenor
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FRASER DIGBY - Goalkeeper. 23/4/67. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 18.
Digby is a vastly experienced keeper who was signed before the first game of February against Bournemouth in order to add his know-how to a young defence. The Sheffield-born shot-stopper started off as an apprentice at Manchester United but never played
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CRAIG HINTON - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 26/11/77. 6ft. Squad number 5.
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. The change of position proved the making of the former Birmingham City trainee who was once rated at £1 million and
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ADIE SMITH - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 11/8/73. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 6.
Another Mr Versatile, long-serving Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith's performances in non-league earned him three caps for the England semi-professional team as well as a Nationwide Conference
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DANNY WILLIAMS - Midfield 12/7/79. 6ft 1in. Squad number 4.
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
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Debate set for cinema
A DECISION on whether or not to allow the demolition of a town centre car park to create a cinema and three restaurants will be made next month. The detailed planning application to transform the site of Car Park 4 has been submitted to Redditch Council
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SEAN PARRISH - Midfield. 14/3/72. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 8.
Summer signing Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for
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£0.5m allocated to disabled upgrade
AN extra £500,000 will be spent installing disabled facilities in people's homes across the town, it has been announced. Redditch Council's executive committee has injected the extra cash following an increase in demand for adaptations to be carried out
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Summer opening
A HEALTH and fitness club will finally be opened in the Kingfisher Centre within six months, it has been revealed. There has been speculation over the future of the large unit, which has remained empty above the bus station. Topnotch Health Club was due
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Postal vote reminder
ANYONE wishing to vote by post or by proxy in the April 3 Crabbs Cross by-election can do so by contacting Redditch Council election office. A council seat is up for grabs following the resignation for personal reasons of Conservative Sarah Sulley. Polling
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Deadline near for voters' list
THE deadline is looming for residents in the Bromsgrove district - including Alvechurch, Beoley, Rowney Green, Wythall and Tardebigge - to make sure their names are on the Register of Electors so they can vote in the district council elections on May
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DREWE BROUGHTON - Forward. 25/10/78. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 9.
Tall target-man who made an immediate impact with his aggression, spirit and goal-scoring on being signed for £50,000 from Peterborough in January 2001. Despite his disciplinary problems, Broughton is a first choice when fit and wins a lot of aerial challenges
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Reptile ban is praised
AN animal protection group has praised Redditch Council's refusal to allow a reptile show to be staged in the town. Animal Aid is 'delighted' councillors voted against allowing the International Herpetological Society to use Arrow Valley Social Club for
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ANDY BISHOP - Forward. 19/10/82. 6ft. Squad number 27.
Has joined Harriers on loan for the season from Division One side Walsall to gain experience of first-team football. A prolific scorer in the youth teams at the Bescot Stadium, Bishop also found the net for the reserves this season but was yet to make
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South's title
SOUTH Bromsgrove High School have won the inaugural Bromsgrove Cricket Club six-a-side tournament. The Charford Road school, who win tickets to a Worcestershire match, completed their matches with a week to spare. Bromsgrove Third VI defeated Waseley
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05/03/03 - Football plan is off target
A £4.5 million windfall to transform Redditch United FC has not yet been secured. The news follows press reports the Bromsgrove Road club would become a West Midlands centre of excellence as part of a project funded by the FA and Redditch Council. But
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Rhodes sets glory target
STEVE Rhodes is backing Worcestershire County Cricket Club to shed last season's nearly-man tag and win promotion. The veteran wicketkeeper sets out on his 19th season at New Road confident the County can build on last year. They narrowly missed promotion
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Sixways quartet in England team
FOUR Worcester players have been included in the England U19 rugby squad for the international against Italy at Macclesfield's Priory Park ground on Friday. Worcester flanker Chris Hallam, who was drafted into the squad as a late replacement for the defeat
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Harriers breathe life into play-off hopes
JOHN Melligan breathed new life into Kidderminster Harriers' promotion hopes with a second half winner in last night's 1-0 victory over Southend United at Aggborough. The talented Dubliner struck in the 76th minute to enable Harriers to roar back from
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National final is reached
Worcester reached the final of the RFUW U16 Cup with a 70-5 victory over Camberley in the semi-final at Lichfield. Worcester led 29-5 at half-time despite a lack of patience in their game. In the second half, after a few words from coaches Kevin Morgan
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Team deserves a rewarding finish
The John Barton column AS a manager you are always looking to improve the team but over the close season this squad probably needs the least amount of surgery since I've been at the club. Of course it's always healthy to bring in a couple of new players
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Five nights at the opera
WELSH National Opera returns to its English home at Birmingham Hippodrome with a spring season which presents five different operas in five days. Starting next Tuesday, the first of a series of mini-scale operas take place, with Bizet's popular Carmen
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Hare trilogy to premiere
THE regional premiere of Oscar nominee David Hare's 'state of the nation' trilogy takes place at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on Friday. Dating from 1993, the first of three separate plays about the county's institutions, Racing Demon, explores the Church
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Fifties Brum in plum role
BIRMINGHAM in the 1950s is the subject of Go and Play Up Your Own End at the Alexandra Theatre from March 12. Written by and starring comedian Malcolm Stent, it co-stars fellow Brummie entertainer Don Maclean and has a musical score by Harvey Andrews.
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5/3/03 - Wednesday results
results from the Wednesday divisions of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League: Division One New Castings 438 (2) M.Gormley 42, New Raiders 473 (18) K.Gormley 48, J.Rushton 45, P.Jeynes 43; Rams 412 (19) S.Thompson 41, Ex-Cons 371
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5/3/03 - St Johns A remain in front
In the Nationwide Doors and Windows Worcester Billiards League, St Johns B still lead St Stephens A by one point after the sides drew 2-2. The highest break, a very good 69, was made by John Smith for St Stephens A. Results: St Stephens A 2, St Johns
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Rovers mourn loss of a star
FLOWERS and written tributes line the gates of Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club to mark the life of Ashley Read. Fans, players and club officials alike have united in grief at the tragic loss of their bright young talent. Ashley, aged 19 and from Belbroughton
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Villa out of the cup
TWO goals in the first 12 minutes ended Fairfield Villa's interest in the Smedley Crooke Cup as they lost 3-0 at Northfield Town in the quarter-finals. In their first loss of 2003, Villa were one down after ten minutes when a defensive mistake allowed
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Where to fish
THE Birmingham Anglers Association has booked the following waters for this week. Saturday, March 8. River Avon - Manor Farm, Barton, Bidford RB; Bidford LB, Marlcliff A and B, Cleeve Prior 5 to 8, Salford Prior No. 1, Parks Farm, Evesham, Swifts, Wood
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Municipal vandalism - at our expense
R EDITOR - Your letters page and comments I have received from Society members persuaded me to see for myself the state of the gravestones in Bromsgrove Cemetery. I was amazed to see so much damage, caused by those charged with caring for it. I noted,
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Waiting for change to occur
DEAR EDITOR - In response to the Barnt Green Station editorial in a recent Advertiser/Messenger, about the reduction in charges at the station car park. Well, I get the train every day and I am also one of the drivers who park in the side roads because
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Angry chief vows return
AFTER having relegation confirmed at the weekend, Kings Norton are already looking to the new season and angry skipper Pete May has promised to get his side in shape with fitness testing due to start this week. After a promising start of two wins, Kings
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Surprise at non-selection
DEAR EDITOR - I was horrified to read in the article entitled 'Councillor fails selec-tion' in your edition dated February 19, that the Alvechurch branch of the Conservative Party voted not to choose Councillor Mrs Jean Luck as one of three candidates
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Live and let live
DEAR EDITOR - I was rather amazed to read a letter from two councillors in your paper on the "sea of litter". I have lived in Droitwich Spa all my life, the last 14 years on the Primsland Estate, long before the shopping arcade was ever thought of. I
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Looking for special people
DEAR EDITOR - With just a few weeks to go until the closing date of March 21, The Stroke Association is urging readers to send in their nomination forms for this year's Life After Stroke Awards. The awards recognise the extraordinary courage that has
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Qustions we should dare ask
DEAR EDITOR - Nothing has demonstrated the arrogance of the local authority more than the recent letters from members of the town council giving vent to their petulance over being questioned regarding the dramatic changes to the town centre. Do we have
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Alcester win at last gasp
ALCESTER won the bragging rights with a last gasp derby win over basement boys Claverdon. A healthy crowd roared on both sides in a fractious, often violent, clash. And Alcester skipper Pat Lamb said fitness work from his players is paying off. Lamb said
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So disgusted
DEAR EDITOR - I am writing a letter for the first time ever to your newspaper in reply to your article on the proposed increases in Council Tax. As a pensioner who has just been given a one and a half per cent increase, I am absolutely disgusted at the
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Will society speak for us?
DEAR EDITOR - Droitwich Spa Civic Society has rubber stamped many controversial Wychavon planning decisions in recent years. Bulldozing the Worcestershire Hotel, selling off the Lido, building on green belt land, and the Waitrose "aircraft hanger" to
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Tommy Cooper show hits town
JEROME Flynne stars as Tommy Cooper in the world premier of Cooper! Not Like That Like This, a brand new play written and created by John Fisher, which opens at Malvern Theatres today (Wednesday) before transferring to the West End, Garrick Theatre in
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25 years ago March 3, 1978
A Bromsgrove first school's parents association admitted it was struggling to survive due to apathy from parents. The association's secretary blamed it on lack of interest shown by the majority of parents in their children's education. But the secretary
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100 years ago March 7, 1903
A Bromsgrove woman was admitted to the Cottage Hospital after she was found with serious wounds to her throat. Mrs Crewe, the former owner of an off-licence beer house in Aston Fields, was discovered partially clothed on her bed by her landlady's son
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Display
ARTWORK by a prolific Bromsgrove artist, which spans 75 years, will be on display at a nearby museum until later this month. An exhibition of the work of artist, historian and illustrator Norman Neasom is on at the Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley
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Science
A MUSEUM near Bromsgrove is holding a hands-on science day later this month. Hartlebury Castle is giving youngsters the opportunity to experiment with wool, water and soap, to promote National Science Week on Sunday, March 16. It will run from 2 until
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Paintings
AN exhibition of landscape paintings opened at Bromsgrove Library on Monday. Picturesque landscapes of Britain and Australia by Rosemary Kimberley will be on display until Saturday, March 29.
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Sports centre launch
LEISURE chiefs in Bromsgrove are urging sports enthusiasts along to the re-launch of its coaching resource centre this month. Bromsgrove District Council has spent £2,500 on improving its resources at Bromsgrove library and are urging sports enthusiasts
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Who was she?
I SHARE Gary Webb's and Mrs S Townsend's sentiments completely concerning the young woman who spent "a night of passion" with Leonardo di Caprio. Like Mr Webb and Mr di Caprio ,I too, have forgotten her name. I know she is supposed to be a "model", whatever
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Sidemoor WI
MAUREEN Smith, our president, was ill and unable to be present at the meeting. In her absence, vice president Doris Passey chaired the meeting. We all sent our best wishes to Maureen to make a speedy recovery. Doris welcomed two new members, Jennie Eddings
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Stoke Prior WI
Nancy Davis welcomed members to the February meeting. Reminders were given about the lunch and coffee morning. Help was requested for the refreshments for the group meeting. It was decided to enter the craft section of the food, flower and craft day in
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Hadzor & Oddingley WI
MARGARET Shearer, our president, warmly welcomed 32 members and two visitors to our February meeting. The hall looked lovely with bowls of daffodils and spring flowers, organised by Judy Lee and Gayle May. The minutes were read and several business matters
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More to link than geography
IN future, Gary Webb will do well to read again his own letter, before putting pen to paper and accusing me of any misunderstanding (You Say, February 22). His inconsistent argument is fast becoming incoherent. In his letter of January 30, Mr Webb stated
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Soroptomists International
THERE was a buzz of activity as members gathered for pre-meeting sessions to discuss progress on our new projects, for the Bromsgrove Women's Refuge and Supervised visits. We were all delighted with the progress collecting items of clothing, bedding and
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It's a marriage that won't last forever
MY apologies to Gary Webb if my letter (You Say, February 11) misrepresented his views unintentionally. For avoidance of doubt, may I say that I agree entirely with the final paragraph in his letter of February 20 that the UK should not surrender our
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Pan-tastic
TRADITIONAL sugar and lemon was the favourite accompaniment to pancakes for tots at a Rubery nursery, yesterday (Tuesday). Youngsters at the Village Nursery in New Road helped celebrate Shrove Tuesday by tucking in to stacks of pancakes after helping
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Family's thanks
THE family of a young football star who died days after being involved in a road accident, have thanked everyone for the support they have received, writes Kate Hughes. Bromsgrove Rovers player Ashley Read, who came from Belbroughton, died last Thursday
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Musicians back U-turn on Bill
MUSIC lovers can breathe a sigh of relief after changes to a new Licensing Bill mean it won't hamper live entertainment in the town. Live music, which is very much a part of entertainment in Bromsgrove, was considered by some musicians to be under threat
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Dancing with Long Wolf
THE remarkable story of how a determined Bromsgrove woman overcame many obstacles to mastermind the removal of a Red Indian chief's body from an overgrown grave in London to his tribal homeland, is to be made into a film. Elizabeth Knight's campaign,
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More Tories are dumped
THE deep rift in the ranks of the Tories in Bromsgrove over the selection of candidates in the forthcoming local elections finally boiled over into the public arena this week. Two leading, experienced district councillors, one of whom has represented
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Jobs blow at brush works
JOBS are to go at one of Bromsgrove's largest employers mainly as a result of its three largest customers demanding cheaper products. Production staff at the Stoke Prior brush factory L G Harris, which employs 380 people, have received letters calling
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Eight months for street attack man
A judge watched a security video showing a former soldier battering a man in a street attack outside a bus stop. Lee Fearnehough repeatedly punched and kicked Andrew Fisher as he lay helpless on the ground near the Red Lion pub in Bromsgrove. Magistrates
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Dinner time's up for Pat after 30 years
A DINNER lady has hung up her apron for the last time after 30 years at a Bromsgrove school. Pat Bradley has worked at St John's Middle School, in Watt Close, since 1973 and has looked after hundreds of pupils during their dinner times and in the playground
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Bert's fences make a point
THERE is something deeply satisfying watching someone at work who obviously gets a big kick from simply doing a job well. Such a man is genial Bert Simpson, writes Pete Lammas. He stands back, a pair of garden shears in hand and casts an experienced and
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Six arrested in police swoop
by Emily Bridgewater SUBSTANCES believed to be cannabis, cocaine and heroin were seized as police raided a number of homes in Bromsgrove. Six people were arrested for a variety of drugs offences in the swoop, which took place last Friday as part of Operation
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READY TO ROLL ON SEWERS Date set for major works
LONG-AWAITED improvements to sewers in the heart of Droitwich Spa are finally going ahead in June, the Advertiser reveals. Work will force the closure of a stretch of the Saltway for three months but could mean the town's cobbled High Street gets a much-needed
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Splashing the cash on canals
THE nail-biting wait for key investment into the restoration of Droitwich Spa canals is drawing to a close. Advantage West Midlands is expected to reveal whether it can pump £2.5million into the £9m project in the very near future. The cash is vital to
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'Pan-tastic'
TOWN schoolchildren were among those who had flipping 'pan-tastic' fun on Shrove Tuesday. Scores of families enjoyed savoury feasts yesterday to mark annual Pancake Day. Youngsters at Chawson First School, in Wych Road, have been learning about the essential
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Zooming in on success
THE judges were spoilt for choice when members of the Bromsgrove Photographic Society held their monthly competition. More than 110 pictures were entered for the fourth monthly competition of the winter programme leaving judge John Lacey with the tricky
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Add a little balloon magic
REMEMBER the days when being given a balloon put a huge smile on your face? Residents are urged to hold that thought by a town family working to improve the lives of sick children in Asia. Denis and Ann Roche, of Corbett Avenue, are backing their daughter
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Road toll blues a gas for green cabs
THE boss of a Spa taxi firm is driving his fleet towards a greener future and away from costly congestion charges. Blue Door Logistics now boasts an environmentally friendly vehicle that runs on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). It has made the firm's silver
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Council told of grave heartbreak
A HEARTBROKEN 82-year-old Charford pensioner learned that her husband's grave had failed the council's safety test only when she happened to spot it on a TV news bulletin. Later, when she visited the cemetery, she was horrified to find her grandmother's
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Pupils have a good innings
YOUNG sports enthusiasts at a Belbroughton school were put through their paces by a professional cricket player this week. Tom Grove, from Worcestershire County Cricket Club, passed on some valuable tips to the youngsters at Belbroughton C of E First
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The search is on
THE hunt is on to find Droitwich Spa's Queen of the Carnival for 2003. For the first time in six years, the town event is back and organisers have teamed up with the Droitwich Spa Advertiser to find the young hopeful who deserves to wear the carnival
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5/3/03 - Team deserves a rewarding finish
AS a manager you are always looking to improve the team but over the close season this squad probably needs the least amount of surgery since I've been at the club. Of course it's always healthy to bring in a couple of new players especially ones that
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Rubbish scheme just ain't our bag
AN innovative recycling scheme, involving three different coloured bin bags, has been branded confusing by a Droitwich Spa tenants' representative. Wychavon Tenants' Association president, John Cook, said some elderly residents are struggling with the
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Booze cruise
HIGH-SPIRITED drinkers from Droitwich have won praise for their participation in a madcap charity pub crawl. Five tipsy teams from across the town entered the NY Appeal wheelbarrow race, which included tipples in 17 Spa hostelries. They collected more
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Spa's turn on soapbox
TAXPAYERS are being encouraged to speak up on what makes them glad, sad or mad about the Spa and its services. Wychavon District Council has teamed up with Worcestershire County and Droitwich Spa Town Councils to host a householders' forum on Tuesday,
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5/3/03 - Sixways quartet in England team
FOUR Worcester players have been included in the England U19 rugby squad for the international against Italy at Macclesfield's Priory Park ground on Friday. Worcester flanker Chris Hallam, who was drafted into the squad as a late replacement for the defeat
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Mixed fortunes
FOUR Bromsgrove netballers featured in mixed fortunes for county sides last weekend. Rachel Sweet, Faye Higgins and Nerys Davies all played as Worcestershire U18s narrowly defeated North Durham 36-32. Stacey Francis and Jenny Green were part of the Worcestershire
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Football- Weather plays a part as Colts draw
Ewyas Harold Reserves 2 Leintwardine Colts 2 A TORRENTIAL downpour immediately after the interval ruined what had been a very entertaining and competitive Hereford Times Herefordshire League Division 2 clash at Ewyas Harold. After a delayed start a strangely
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Hockey- Becki's stunning shot puts the brake on promotion challengers
Bromsgrove Ladies 1 Tenbury Ladies 1- TENBURY Ladies pulled off a thrilling draw against promotion contenders Bromsgrove. It was an awesome performance from Tenbury, which saw them produce what they believe will be the goal of the season. The game had
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Volleyball- Two home wins see Cleobury Ladies ease their relegation worries
Cleobury Ladies played a crucial home double header in National League Division II. After a six-match losing streak the team desperately needed two wins to stop the descent into the relegation zone. On Saturday the home side won in fine style with a crushing
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Football- 'Vale are made to work hard for Premier League win
Springvale Rovers 1 Oldington United 0 SPRINGVALE had to work hard to record their sixth Kidderminster Premier League win of the current campaign in a scrappy match against second bottom visitors Oldington United. In fairness to both teams the conditions
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Rugby- Solid performance sees Cleobury take the points
Cleobury Mortimer 16 pts Redditch 0 CLEOBURY Mortimer gave a solid team performance to outplay an improving Redditch side and claim a victory which keeps them in a challenging fourth position in the North Midlands 1 league table. Fly-half Willie Bache
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Bridge- Ruth and Bill take honours with a Mitchell movement
AT the latest meeting of Cleobury Mortimer Bridge Club a Mitchell movement was played over five tables with the following results. North/south in first place were Steve Clifton and Nigel Wilkins with 67 per cent, very closely followed by Joy and Gerald
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Football- Peter guns down Two Gates with a brace
Two Gates 1 Tenbury United 2- PETER Stevens bagged a brace as Tenbury recorded a Kidder-minster Premier League double over Two Gates to retain their second spot in the league table. With a strong wind at their backs Two Gates made the early running and
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Recruitment drive attracts India's finest
THE problems faced by Worcestershire's health service have been well documented in recent months. One of the main reasons given for the debts the region's health trusts face is the cost of employing agency nurses. A chronic shortage of British nurses
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Milkmen's miles of smiles
MILES the mouse dropped in at Redditch's Express Dairies to cheer on milkmen who are set to raise cash for the Macmillan Worcestershire Appeal. With the support of customers, milkmen raised about £4,000 in the Macmillan Miles Challenge last year and will
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Cash axe for help project
A COUNSELLING scheme for young people will be forced to fold at the end of the month despite its success. Redditch YMCA launched Start Again last May following an Awards for All grant but funding was only available for a pilot scheme. Chief Executive
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Court given award
REDDITCH County Court has been given a public service award for improving its workings. The court, which deals with civil cases at its Church Road base, was recognised for a Court Service Charter Mark for the improved way it gives information to users
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Bursting Baftas!
RECENT Advertiser reports about a Redditch woman competing for a Bafta and Oscar award for a short animation has prompted another shortlisted Bafta nominee from the town to come forward. Judy Caine, 40, who lived in Redditch until she was 17, was shortlisted
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Town surfing @ a low ebb
The number of people in Redditch accessing the world wide web is one of the lowest in the country, a survey has revealed. Less than half of residents use the internet, according to figures released by the Yellow Pages. To help address the issue, Yellow
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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2002/2003
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Thu 18 Cradley Town (Friendly) 1-0 (Crisp) Sat 20 WEST BROMWICH ALBION (Friendly) 1-6 (Burgess) Tue 23 STOURBRIDGE (Friendly) 1-3 (Lloyd) Sat 27 WILLENHALL TOWN (Friendly) 2-0 (Laydon, Palmer
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Studley tenders due out
TENDERS for a new management contract for Studley Leisure Centre were due to go out this week. Repairs at the Pool Road facility are progressing well, according to Stratford Council leisure officer Peter Owen, but a date for reopening has yet to be set
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Best boot forward
YOUNGSTERS took part in a sponsored walk to raise funds for their Wythall playgroup. Children from St Mary's Playschool in Station Road took their mums on the walk around Wythall Park, Silver Street, last week.
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'We're cut off from trade'
THE owner of Hopwood Garden Centre claims trade was down 60 per cent last month because work to lay new sewage pipes created access problems. Peter Joannides said Severn Trent had been working outside the Ash Lane premises for the last few months. He
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Worry over fishing plan
A THIRD fishery could be created in the Alvechurch area. British Waterways hopes to build the 160-peg commercial fishery on land next to the canal in Lea End Lane, Hopwood. The plans involve creating four lakes and a drive providing access to three car
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Spa keep up their title push
PROMOTION is still very much on the cards for Droitwich Spa RFC First XV after a 22-13 victory over Earlsdon last Saturday. Julian Bailey's side produced another solid performance, leading 22-3 at one stage, to keep third place in Midlands Four West (
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All fun at new hall
AN evening of music and dance will be held on Saturday at Studley's new village hall. The event, in aid of the Save the Children Fund, will include Indian dancing and skipping as well as singing from talented young musicians. Included on the bill will
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Town claim vital points
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV secured two more vital points in the quest for Midlands One survival with a 23-15 victory over Hinckley. The Finstall Park side, who have now completed their first double of the season after winning at Hinckley in September, are
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Drumming up interest
MUSIC classes are being held to help youngsters as young as four months old with their development, concentration, listening skills and reading and writing. The Rhythm Time classes are held at Mappleborough Green Village Hall at 9.30am and 10.10am on
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Lecturer gets stripped for cash
A NEW College lecturer who battled against leukaemia has had his legs waxed as part of a fund-raising mission to enable him to represent Great Britain in the World Transplant Games. Sports therapy lecturer Steve Nyland, who received a bone marrow transplant
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Junior football round-up
Castlehurst U11s 1 Hanbury U11s 10 HANBURY secured promotion to the Central Warwickshire premier league with this victory. Man of the match George Hollis scored six and got a yellow card while Jack Albott scored twice with Andy Wirges and Lewis Smith
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£3.5 million
TWO Alcester secondary schools are to share a cash boost of £3.5 million to improve buildings and facilities. Alcester Grammar School will get the lion's share, £2.5 million, most of which will be used to build a much needed sports hall and improve sixth
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It's flippin' good fun!
A FLIPPIN' good time was had by all yesterday at Alcester's annual Pancake Day races in the High Street. Alcestrians packed out the town to watch fellow townsfolk take part in the races from the post office to the finishing line at St Nicholas' Church
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Extra fire crew push
ALCESTER'S retained fire crew is on the lookout for more members to add to its dwindling numbers. The part-time crew, in Seggs Lane, has already seen a couple of firefighters leave because of personal reasons and a retirement later this year will again
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Funding project moves up a gear
THE organisation which helped to secure funding for a community project in Alcester held its first annual general meeting on Thursday. The South Warwickshire Together Partnership was formed to bring together voluntary groups and local authorities to address
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Carole takes top award
A REGIONAL manager for a national real estate firm has been named Businesswoman of the Year at the company's annual awards ceremony. Carole Bradley has worked for Connells for almost 20 years, starting her career at the Foregate Street office, in Worcester
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Juniors take senior pay rises
OFFICE juniors won bigger pay rises than secretaries and managers over the past year, new figures showed today. Their pay rose by 4.1 per cent, almost twice as much as PAs, while office managers and junior secretaries saw their salaries remain "stagnant
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Training scheme boosts BT recruits
A TELEPHONE call for assistance led to the creation of a training scheme that helped telecommunications giant BT recruit people for its call centre. Manpower, which handles BT's recruitment, contacted the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), Herefordshire
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It's chicken surprise...
THERE was a bit of fowl play in Winyates at the weekend after an unusual visitor appeared. Mainstone Close resident Paul Rogers described his surprise to find a chicken pecking around on Sunday morning.
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Insight into the work of a caring team
A COMMUNICATION company has been helping to boost the coffers of a Worcester hospice by making a video on its work, for free. JTA Communication Solutions, in Ombersley, has produced the video for St Richard's Hospice. The 12-minute video gives an insight
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Alex's 'poor' security fear
PLANS to review security at the Alexandra Hospital have been announced after concerns over the safety of staff in the A&E department were raised during an inspection. A report by the Commission for Health Improvement stated security in the A&E
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Warning over latest domain name scam
COMPANIES in Worcestershire have been warned to be on their guard against a scam that tries to "trick" people into registering domain names. Letters that look like official invoices are being sent to firms who have a registered .co.uk domain name. The
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Play days
Youngsters can have their birthday bash at Redditch YMCA. The hall can be hired from 1-3pm, 3-5pm or 5-7pm on Saturdays for £25, including a £5 deposit, and equipment including a bouncy castle, soft play football and basketball will be provided. For more
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Have a ball
Taster sessions take place at Kingsley Sports Centre before a new fitness class starts later this month. The fitness ball class is aimed at people over 16 who want to increase their endurance, strength and mobility and improve posture and balance. The
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Alcester WI
AT the February meeting, Mr J Powell gave a talk entitled Order out of Chaos. His interest began when he went to a toy fair and found jigsaws in bags. He paid £10 for them and they took seven weeks to complete as they were intricate and had no picture
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Alvechurch WI
FEBRUARY started on a good note with Margaret Bolam returning after illness to play the piano for us to sing Jerusalem. This was one night when everyone sang in tune and together! Our speaker was John Fletcher with a talk The Roy Castle Story. John started
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Feckenham Forest History Society
AT the meeting on February 12 the society learnt about the history of Earlswood and its lakes. The speaker was Mrs Val Tonks, curator of Earlswood Village Museum and author of a book on the history of the area. Originally an area of common land, the three
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Merry Wives of Alcester
ON February 25, Ray Sanders-Crook, an ex-Yeoman Warder from the Tower of London gave an extremely entertaining talk with slides on his life as a Beefeater. After 25 years in the army, he then spent 18 years at the tower, the largest and oldest castle
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Primrose Choir
AFTER a very successful Christmas concert, the Primrose Choir is busy working on the repertoire for their concerts in 2003. The next public concert will be on June 7 at The Gate Hangs Well in Woodgate, but in the meantime the choir will be fully occupied
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Studley Women's Country Club
MEMBERS were welcomed by Diane Xavier to the February 20 meeting. Carol Smith read the minutes of the last meeting and the future programme was discussed. Speaker Alan Benjamin gave a talk about his music and Morris dancing. He played a number of instruments
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Naomi back as PC is arrested
A POLICEMAN who went missing with a 15-year-old Worcester schoolgirl sparking a nationwide hunt is due to be questioned today. Probationer officer Matthew Brooks was arrested at 3.30pm yesterday on suspicion of abducting Naomi Mills. As the Evening News
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Pushing out frontiers
ART lovers are being treated to a "provocative" new exhibition that has set up in the county. Photographer Pete Thornley and sculptor Frank Phormley have collaborated to produce the contemporary art venture entitled Bending on the Left Side of Reality
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Over-limit landlord 'should have known better'
THE landlord of a Malvern pub has been banned from driving after being found to be almost three times over the limit. Derek Jepson, landlord at the Gloucester Arms, Malvern Link, was stopped by police on his way back from his girlfriend's house in Upton-upon-Severn
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Totally unexpected
ATTEMPTS to transfer some health service costs to social services have been greeted with astonishment by a leading county councillor. Coun Liz Eyre, the council's cabinet member for social services, said she first heard about the proposals to transfer
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Smile! It's a chance to win
MORE than a hundred of the county's cutest children have already been nominated by their proud parents for this year's Evening News Baby of the Year competition. Mums and dads have been flocking to Woolworths, in the High Street, to have pictures taken
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Don't drink this vodka
VODKA-lovers are being warned to avoid a certain brand that could make them blind and cause them to have trouble breathing. Worcestershire's Trading Standards officers and the Food Standards Agency have issued the warning over concerns of dangerous levels
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Woman's death
AN elderly woman, whom detectives suspected was murdered, died of natural causes an inquest has heard. Retired cleaner Daisy Garrod was found dead in her Kidderminster home by her son Stuart on Monday, February 24. A man was arrested on suspicion of murder
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DJ helps out
A SPA DJ has turned his talents to helping the disc spinners of the future. Michael Tibke, a graduate from the Worcester-based DJ Academy, is helping to set up a new shop specialising in records and equipment for the budding Pete Tong or Judge Jules.
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Councillors back stadium
THE long-awaited new football stadium for Worcester City has taken a major step forward. Worcester City Council has backed proposals to change the Local Plan to include a new football stadium for Worcester City Football Club on Nunnery Way. Despite opposition
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Banned for bike crime
A WORCESTER man has been banned from driving for a year after being caught riding a motorcycle without insurance. Lee Jennings, aged 23, of Ripon Road, Ronkswood, was also found to be driving other than in accordance with his licence. Worcester magistrates
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Route to fair jobs
BARRIERS to working for disabled people will be knocked down at a new jobs fair doing the rounds. Worcestershire County Council is hoping for a big turnout at its Routes to Employment job fair, for people with learning disabilities. Open today, from 12pm
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A byte of what you fancy...
COMPUTER courses for beginners have proved so popular in Callow End that two more are due to start shortly. Five previous courses have been arranged by district councillor Tom Wells and run by Evesham College, which provides 12 laptop computers and an
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So who is Worcester's fastest pancake flinger? It's a toss-up!
IT was all flipping good fun when a pair ofWorcester pharmacy workers raced along a city street to keep alive a British tradition. With frying pans at the ready, pharmacist Hooman Ghalamkari and city councillor Margaret Layland, who both work at DG Pharmacy
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Elderly resident robbed of £90
POLICE are seeking information about thieves who stole £90 from the home of an elderly resident while claiming to be Water Board officials. In the incident at Bine Lane, Rock, at about 11.20 on February 26, the offenders made a forced entry. When disturbed
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Deadline looms for Gannett grant applications
TIME is fast running out for grant applications to the Gannett Foundation, the charity arm of Gannett Co Inc, owner of Newsquest Media Group, publishers of The Ludlow and Tenbury Advertisers. Thursday, March 13, is the final deadline for local organisations
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Expulsion decision to be discussed
THE Governors' Discipline Committee at Tenbury High School met yesterday (March 5) to hear an appeal from the two students expelled for supplying cannabis cake to other pupils without their knowledge. The committee will be asked to decide whether to uphold
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05/03/03 - Rovers mourn loss of a star
FLOWERS and written tributes line the gates of Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club to mark the life of Ashley Read. Fans, players and club officials alike have united in grief at the tragic loss of their bright young talent. Ashley, aged 19 and from Belbroughton
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5/3/03 Melligan magic inspires Harriers
HARRIERS 1 SOUTHEND 0 FANS could not have been blamed for falling asleep during the first hour or so of Tuesday's match but they would have missed a rip-roaring finale. A dull Division Three encounter with Southend suddenly burst into life as shots rained
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5/3/03 More woe from Lincolnshire
HARRIERS 1 SCUNTHORPE 3 IF Kidderminster Harriers' play-off aspirations do go flat, then the county of Lincolnshire will have played a big part. Harriers are yet to beat a team from that neck of the woods this season following comprehensive defeats to
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100 years ago
March 7, 1903 MARK Holtom, drayman, Studley, was charged with being asleep while in charge of a horse and cart on the highway at Studley on February 19. He pleaded guilty. Pc Hall said defendant had a rug over his head and he walked by his side for a
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25 years ago
March 3, 1978 Studley Parish Council have demanded that a village street should be sign-posted after five years of anonymity. The street in question, Albert Close, has stood without a name sign since it was first constructed behind the village High Street
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Heart death arrests
A MAN and woman were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a 42-year-old Winyates woman on Thursday. Lynda Mills, of Sutton Close, collapsed and died from heart disease at about 7pm. An inquest into her death was opened at Stourport
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Escalator wait
SHOPPERS may have to wait another two weeks before an escalator from the Kingfisher Centre down to the bus station is repaired after it was vandalised. Only one escalator is working after vandals severely damaged the handrail and drive mechanism on the
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Bees batter Church
STUDLEY breezed into their third successive Worcestershire Senior Urn final with a 5-1 demolition of neighbours Alvechurch last night. Andy Johnson put the visitors in front after just five minutes only for Church goal machine to level ten minutes later
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Club docked points for an illegal player
BROMSGROVE Hockey Club Men's First XI have have been dealt a double blow in their West Midlands One survival quest. Not only did Julian Court's side lose 3-1 at Kynoch last Saturday, but they have also had three points deducted, putting them one place
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Snatched bag had £300 in
A WOMAN in her 60s had her handbag containing £300 cash snatched while she was walking along a Wythall road. The mugging happened on Hounsfield Lane near to the junction with Sims Lane at about 11.45am on Tuesday, February 25. The woman noticed a light
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Swords taken
A CACHE of dangerous martial arts weapons, air rifles and entertainment equipment have been stolen during a burglary at a Webheath house. A triple set of samurai swords were stolen, including a full length sword, a slightly smaller one and a dagger. Two
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Match could decide drop
REDDITCH Ladies Hockey Club have their best chance of getting off the foot of the Midlands Region Hockey Womens League Conference at the weekend. The Bromsgrove Road team entertain county rivals Bournville in what could prove to be a relegation decider
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Post office was given notice
I REFER to your article regarding Cookhill post office, which reads as if I just closed it (Advertiser, February 19). I would point out the store closed some 10 years ago due to a lack of support from the village. I gave three months notice to the Post
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Dead leg for Barratt
FECKENHAM were set to be without former Studley and Redditch midfielder Gavin Barratt for last night's Worcester Royal Infirmary quarter final at Pershore. Barratt suffered a dead leg in Saturday's 1-1 draw with league leaders Rugby but Millers manager
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Spankingly odd image emerged
G BECK writes (Letters, February 26), in respect of Saddam Hussein, that 'there are times when naughty boys need a damn good smack'. My first thoughts were that he was right - and who better than Councillor Tom Wareing to do the smacking? Then the mental
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Tom is like a father to us!
I HAVE been horrified by the recent attacks on Councillor Tom Wareing. We should all be grateful that such a decent man exists as our 'corporate parent'. I and many of my friends certainly do not want our town centre to become a Midlands version of Soho
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Yes or no was all I needed
I WAS very pleased Mrs Wells was interested enough to respond to my letter (Advertiser, February 12). Unfortunately, she completely missed the point I was making. The gist of what I said can be summed up in one single sentence. Do you consider a firefighter
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Spa double
DROITWICH Spa Hockey Club Men's First XI recorded their second win in a row with a 2-1 victory at Old Silhillians last Saturday. Spa, who beat Kingswinford 1-0 last week, move to 17 points following goals from Barry Williams and Nick Bates. Nick Sankey
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Gemma's goal
A SUPERB individual goal from Gemma Darbyshire helped Droitwich Spa Ladies Hockey Club Second XI defeat Bromsgrove Seconds 2-0. Droitwich, who have now won three games in a row, opened the scoring with an unstoppable push from Jackie Woodward, her second
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Vexed question of health cutbacks
WORCESTERSHIRE'S beleaguered health chiefs faced a barrage of angry questions at yesterday's public meeting. However, they must have been prepared for this grilling about their proposed cutbacks. Their proposals were never going to be popular - it's impossible
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Critic Gary's bet stirs fans
BLUES Ladies' campaign to hit sports presenter Gary Newbon in the pocket has been gathering steam this week. Newbon, a well-known critic of the women's game, bet Birmingham City Ladies they would not be able to draw 500 fans for the home clash with Doncaster
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Cross win their way to first final
HEADLESS Cross Ladies have reached their first ever final despite losing star striker Mandy Ellicott for Sunday's 1-0 semi final win over Fairfield Villa. Ellicott was at the Worthington Cup final along with Cross midfielder Melanie Potter and to add
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No criticism over Redditch defeat
REDDITCH United Women manager Steve Tayler said his side would have beaten any other team in their league in the weekend's semi final but came up against a very strong Ross Town outfit. As predicted, the hosts called up two Welsh international strikers
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Facts, figures and fixtures 2002/2003 season
Pre-season 20/07/02 - Redditch United 0 Peterborough United 3 (Forsythe, Fenn, Bullard) 25/07/02 - Redditch United 3 (Hall, Knight, 2) Stourbridge 1 (Lee) 30/07/02 - Redditch United 1 (MacVarish) Burton Albion 1 (Garner) League 17/08/02 - Redditch United
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KENNY COLEMAN - Right-back, centre-back. 20/9/82. 6ft. Squad number 26.
The third player signed by Ian Britton on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers this season, following Mark Clyde and John Melligan. Stocky six-foot defender Coleman, only just turned 20, has been a regular reserve teamer for Wolves but is yet to break into
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DION SCOTT - Centre-back. 24/12/80. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 25.
Scott joined Harriers on a non-contract basis in late January and made a solid Football League full debut against Bournemouth in defence. The former Walsall player has not had much luck this season with a shoulder injury meaning he made no appearances
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SAM SHILTON - Left midfield. 21/7/78. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 11.
The son of former England goalkeeping legend Peter spent two seasons at Hartlepool before his free transfer move to Third Division opposition Harriers. An attacking midfielder who also filled in at wing-back, he moved from Plymouth Argyle to Coventry
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SEAN FLYNN - Midfield. 13/3/68. 5ft 8ins. Squad number 21.
Vastly-experienced Flynn took over the captaincy in Mark Blake's absence after putting pen to paper on a year's deal before the first league game with Lincoln. The influential central or right-sided midfielder is known for his tough tackling and will
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JOHN MELLIGAN - Midfielder. 11/2/82. 5ft 9ins. Squad number 24.
Signed on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers for the season, the creative Dublin-born playmaker has made a good impression and extended his deal for a second month. Restricted to reserve appearances at the Division One club, his manager Dave Jones wanted
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Taxi colour clash fear
REDDITCH Council could be heading for a clash with town licensed taxi drivers after proposals to make all hackney carriages the same colour. Ideas for uniform paintwork were discussed at Monday's corporate resources committee. With 160 taxis and 60 private
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Green light is due
PLANS to build 12 houses in Hollywood are set to be given the go-ahead on Monday, despite residents' concerns. The plans for land behind 139-151 Shawhurst Lane also involve creating access and demolishing house number 147. Shakespeare Properties says
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Town's £14m facelift
A STAGGERING £14 million will have been spent on improving and enhancing the town by next April, it has been announced. Redditch Council has been pouring money into various schemes for the last 12 months and more projects will benefit from cash injections
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Cut out summer daze
SUMMER holidays may be a long way off but Stratford Council is encouraging anyone organising children's play activities in Studley and Alcester to start planning now. To help, the council has issued an information pack including details on funding, disability
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Sharper edge planned for needle venue
FORGE Mill Museum is set to be turned into a state-of-the-art venue with interactive hi-tech displays. The move will form part of a £500,000 revamp by Redditch Council in an attempt to attract more than 50,000 visitors a year. Only last year, proposals
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Dedication earns duo new awards
TWO members of staff from Millfields Day Centre in Redditch have been praised by the director of social services for their dedicated work. Gail Beasley and Emma Greenfield achieved the Learning Disability Award Framework - a brand new award for working
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Nursery places created
FUNDING for 22 new childcare places in Redditch has been granted from the New Opportunities Fund. The county's Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership won £219,126 for 19 providers across Worcestershire, including the Sunshine Playgroup in Redditch
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BO HENRIKSEN - Forward. 7/2/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 12.
A player with an impressive reputation in homeland Denmark, Henriksen signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Aggborough in February 2002. The flamboyant striker, who impressed in an initial three-month loan spell with an immaculate first touch, signed from
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Undercover tapes dismissed by IHS
THE reptile group which wanted to hold a show in Redditch has denied claims evidence of animals being bought and sold was videotaped at its last show in the town. Protection group Animal Aid said an undercover investigator visited a reptile fair organised
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Chiefs refuse grants review
REDDITCH council chiefs are sticking to this year's allocation of major grants despite appeals from unsuccessful groups. Five of the eight groups not awarded a grant submitted letters of appeal but councillors agreed their original decisions were sound
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Revamp begins
A TWO-year programme to revamp and upgrade prefab homes in Abbeydale will begin next month. Money has now been allocated to refurbish the homes in Dolphin Road which were once threatened with demolition.
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Where there's a will there's a play
REDDITCH Amateur Theatre Society (RATS) presents a whodunnit with plenty of laughs along the way at St Luke's Memorial Hall this week. Wanted One Body, by Charles Dyer, is set at Greenacres, the strange gothic home of the Barraclough family, in the dead
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05/03/03 - Leadbetter in sights
REDS boss Rod Brown is hoping to add a new striker to his attacking options. Richard Leadbeater from Dr Marten's Premier Division outfit Halesowen Town could be a Redditch United player for the clash against lowly Swindon Supermarine on Saturday (ko 3pm
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County's joy at avoiding drop
WORCESTERSHIRE preserved their place in Division Two of the English Counties Netball League with a 52-45 victory over North Durham. They went into the game at Prince Henry's High School, Evesham against their fellow relegation strugglers after an eight-game
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Head event proves popular
CLUBS from near and far converged on Worcester for the city's annual Head of the River regatta. The event, organised by Worcester Rowing Club and held on the River Severn between Bevere Island and Diglis, was being staged for the first time in three years
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Shail eager to make up lost time at Lane
MARK Shail may have emerged battered and bruised from his encounter with Adie Mings but after missing so much of the season he relished every second of his clash with the Chippenham man-mountain. The powerful Mings, who made one appearance for City in
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Comedy ace in spin-off
FANS of the BBC TV series Marion and Geoff can see a spin-off stage version at Warwick Arts Centre on Saturday. It stars Rob Brydon, winner of Best Comedy Newcomer and Best Television Comedy Actor at the British Comedy Awards, as Keith Barrett, a 30-something
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Charity trophy
BROMSGROVE RFC Veterans are half way to winning a charity trophy against rivals Redditch. The Finstall Park Veterans defeated their Redditch counterparts 26-19 in the first leg of the Terry Murphy Charity Cup last Saturday and make the return journey
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Junior rugby round-up
Bromsgrove RFC U16s 10 Droitwich Spa RFC U16s 19 THE hosts took the lead and added a second through Grove. Spa came back with Sean Walker picking the ball up in his own half and running into the corner for a try, which he converted. James Shewell got
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Theatre plans called in - but 'shows will go on'
THE decision to re-open the Swan Theatre under the same management as Huntingdon Hall has been "called in" by Labour councillors. But Councillor Roger Berry, who announced the decision at a meeting of the full council last night, insisted the procedure
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Band in search for new singer
LOCAL rock band Fishbox seek a new singer, male or female, to complete their line-up. Formed six years ago by former Abbey High School pupils, the band has a big following around Redditch and the Midlands and is ready to make it into the music industry
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A juicy opener
RODRIGO'S famous Concerto d'Aranjuez will be performed at The Redditch Orchestra's first concert of the year at St Stephen's Church on Saturday. Soloist Russell Poyner will play the popular guitar concerto. He has been playing since he was nine and with
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What's On Guide
Thursday, March 6 Astwood Bank Operatic Society: Brigadoon, Palace Theatre, Redditch. Until March 8. Tickets from 65203. Cooper! Not Like That Like This, Malvern Theatres. Until March 15. Tickets from 01684 892277. Birmingham Royal Ballet: Arthur The
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Spartak go top
TWO victories inside a week have propelled Barnt Green Spartak to the top of Midland Combination division two. GJ Singh's side defeated Cadbury Athletic Reserves 3-2 last Saturday to add to a 5-0 thrashing of Handsworth United on Tuesday, February 25.
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Olympic stumble
NEW Olympic dropped valuable home points at the top of the Advertiser/Messenger Football League as they were held 4-4 against nine-man Victoria Barnt Green. In an entertaining match, Darren Smith netted a hat-trick for the league leaders while Adam Davis
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Sunday net double
LATEST results from the Central Sports Redditch and South Warwickshire Combination. Premier Division Garringtons Sunday 2 (Johnson, Weaver) Austin Ex Apps 0; South Redditch 3 (McKewon, Williams, Taylor) Westbury Celtic 2 (Missbett, Ashby); Sherwood Rangers
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Title success at first attempt
BROMSGROVE Town Boys U10s B have won a league title at their first attempt. The team, who defeated Worcester City 3-2 in a friendly last Saturday, have won the Stourport League division two without losing. Their firepower up front was maintained throughout
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Angling round-up
THERE were 39 Starlets Veterans out last Tuesday taking part in their latest Winter League event at Woodlands View's Barley and Hay pools. Top spot went to Brian Hill (Stourport) who ledgered pinkies at Barley peg 21 for 19-14-0 of small Carp and Tench
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Kidderminster Harriers 1 Southend United 0
Tuesday, March 4, 2003 JOHN Melligan breathed new life into Kidderminster Harriers' promotion hopes with a second half winner in last night's 1-0 victory over Southend United at Aggborough. The talented Dubliner struck in the 76th minute to enable Harriers
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Caught in drop war
REDDITCH were dragged back into the relegation zone at the weekend after arch rivals Woodrush suffered a shock home defeat to lowly Stourport. Stan Hull's Redditch side crashed 16-0 at Cleobury Mortimer but were confidently expecting mid-table Woodrush
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It's all to play for now
THE Powergen North Midlands One title race is set to go to the wire after leaders Solihull lost 29-18 to second placed Worcester Wanderers at the weekend. Portway tenants Solihull played the top two clash at their traditional Sharman's Cross Road base
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Freefall fear as fate sealed
FIVE Ways Old Edwardians have to avoid going into freefall when they are relegated to North Midlands Two according to prop forward Ian Carter. The Powergen North Midlands One whipping boys finally had their relegation confirmed with a 61-6 hammering from
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Time to tell us what is going on
DEAR EDITOR - There are plans to build a housing scheme for mental health patients, on the site of Droitwich Boxing Club, opposite the Railway Public House. Some residents have quite sensibly asked for clear confirmation that the project will not house
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The love affair with music starts here
HIDDEN away in the basement of Worcester College of Technology the record producers and musicians of the future are learning the tricks of the trade. While their comrades are slogging over textbooks or carrying out scientific experiments with precision
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50 years ago March 7, 1953
A poor attendance was recorded at the meeting of Bromsgrove Farmers Club. Fewer than 30 of the 200 members turned out, prompting stern words from the president, Colonel Gray Cheape at the annual meeting at the Golden Lion Hotel. He claimed that no-one
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Pedal down to bike show
VISITORS can see three wheel-spinning days of action as The Bike Show rides into Birmingham's NEC next month. The Bike Show, between April 25 and 27, is the yearly extravaganza for cyclists of all disciplines and will be more exciting than ever with more
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Noses in trough
HOW could anyone work any kind of appetite up to vote for any of the political parties? There is not one honest politician whom the public could have faith in. They all say one thing and do another. Most of them have their noses in the trough for one
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War talk
IF young Matthew Clarke was one of the British soldiers involved, he might not be quite so keen for us to attack Iraq. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Expert wildlife tips
BUDDING wildlife photographers can pick up top tips from an expert snapper at a meeting later this month. Terry Wall, an international wildlife photographer, will be giving a talk at The Dame Elizabeth, in Bournville, on Friday, March 14. The evening,
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Blackwell & Burcot WI
PRESIDENT Pearl Prior welcomed everyone to the meeting. She then gave her report, as did secretary Joy Overton and the treasurer. Rae Fowler then reported on the resolutions identified at the resolution meeting in Worcester in January. The resolutions
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'Cathedral Plaza' is a more apt name
I FIND it rather rich that, as it was Worcester City Council which allowed the name "Lychgate" to become synonymous with a dreadful concrete monstrosity in the1960s, its members should now feel outraged and astonished that anyone should try to get rid
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Human suffering caused by a war
I AM deeply concerned that the human suffering caused by a war against Iraq will be horrific. There are enormous risks to Iraqi civilians' food supply, clean water and safe sanitation, as well as the danger of thousands of civilian casualties. No one
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Tactics of extremism
CAN I be the only reader of the Evening News who has noticed how extreme the language of the anti-hunting correspondences has now become. Their terminology is aggressive and deliberately denigrates anyone associated with hunting or country sports. Recent
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Catshill WI
CATSHILL WI began its February meeting with a visit from Morag Rooney, deputy manager of the Blue Cross Animal Sanctuary in Wildmoor Lane, Catshill. She was presented with gifts of pet food and bedding which the ladies had kindly donated towards the welfare
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BUNGLED ABORTION
A YOUNG woman, who almost died at the hands of a Barnt Green consultant gynaecologist two years ago, has since suffered two miscarriages - a conduct committee heard yesterday (Tuesday). Dr Andrew Gbinigie bungled an abortion at the private Calthorpe Clinic
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Credit queries
TOWN pensioners taxed by financial matters can take their troubles to a money mastermind. Cathy Brehany, from the pensions service, is due to visit Age Concern's information centre in Bromsgrove, on Wednesday, March 12, to advise on the new pension credit
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Gearing up for marathon
by Emily Bridgewater WHEN Helen Varnish runs this year's London Marathon she will be raising cash for a charity which is very close to her heart. The 37-year-old, of Aston Fields, is getting into shape to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund. Two
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Armed robbery at shop
SHOCKED staff came face-to-face with a revolver in a robbery at a Hagley store. The Spar convenience shop in Worcester Road was raided just before 10pm last Wednesday. A man approached a female member of staff and asked for some cigarettes. He then pointed
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Cash hand-out for Spa's kids
COMMUNITY groups in Droitwich Spa are being given a share of £210,000 to make their dreams become reality. Spa organisations can now apply for a community grant, donated by Wychavon District Council. Windfalls ranging from hundreds to thousands of pounds
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Waste war stepped up
BROMSGROVE'S war on waste has been stepped with tests of the latest, multi-purpose refuse collection trucks. One of the vehicles was put through its paces in Charford and Carlisle Roads last week as part of Bromsgrove District Council's £3million bid
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Spa leader's sudden stand-down
AN 'effective and dedicated' Droitwich Spa councillor has resigned. Wychavon district councillor Keith Rogers has decided not to stand in the May elections. The Labour politician has served the West ward for the past four years, and is a former Spa town
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Drugs arrests
THREE people have been arrested in Droitwich Spa for alleged drug dealing offences. Police arrested a man in Farriers Corner, Westlands, at 5.30pm, last Thursday, on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply. Twenty minutes later, another
