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Dad's rage at police
A MANUAL labourer who bit, punched and kicked police officers who poured into his house will be sentenced at crown court due to the seriousness of his attack. Father-of-five Martin Bateman left teeth marks in one officer's arm when they entered his home
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Learn to lay a hedge
RANGERS are inviting people to learn the traditional craft of hedge-laying. Worcester City Council rangers will be leading a group of volunteers in constructing a hedge just off Junction 6 of the M5, where it joins the A449, on Saturday. No previous skill
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Are your children to blame?
PARENTS in Warndon Villages must take responsibility for their children after a huge escalation in crime on the estate, say police. PC John McManus, the Warndon Villages beat manager, said stones were being thrown at cars by a gang of youths roaming the
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Missing for a week
CONCERN is growing for a man who has been missing from his Callow End home for more than a week. Thirty-nine-year-old Kevin Stevens was last seen close to the River Severn in the Diglis weir area on Tuesday, February 25. Worcester police say they are
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Dale-Smith is hat-trick hero
West Bromwich 2, Pershore 5 AN EXCELLENT performance helped Pershore maintain their challenge for promotion to DTZ League West Midlands One. Unusually, the visitors started strongly with Taylor, Joyce and Rushton impressing down the left and they took
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Blair to miss peace demo at Malvern
RUMOURS Prime Minister Tony Blair would come face-to-face with anti-war protesters at a Labour conference in Malvern on Saturday have been scotched. Whispers that the Premier was to drop in on the party's West Midlands Regional Conference at Malvern Theatres
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Eyes down for a good read
HARRY Potter and Lord of the Rings are just two of the book series that children in St John's have been enjoying. National Book Week has taken off with a bang at Pitmaston Primary School, with books galore being read. Children and staff have dressed up
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'Pay rise sends out the wrong message'
A MALVERN Hills councillor has accused his colleagues of sending out the wrong message to electors by accepting a 6.6 per cent increase in their allowances. Councillor Tom Wells objected to the increased members' allowances, which were voted through by
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'Small step' in return of pub
VILLAGE campaigners looking to revive their local pub are celebrating a reprieve after an application to turn Cradley's historic Crown Inn into houses was withdrawn. The Grade-II listed building, has been closed for a decade because owner Dave Woodward
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School's search for souvenirs
PAST pupils of one of Worcester's independent schools are being asked to dig deep and find old photos and other memorable items. Springfield, Alice Ottley's Junior School, is celebrating its golden jubilee of moving to its current site in Britannia Square
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Success suits Meggie to a T
A SCHOOLGIRL wore a smile after coming second in a national T-shirt competition. Meggie Morton was runner-up out of 500 entries. She came up with her funky, thought-provoking design for the competition run by World Vision and high street fashion store
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Bedrooms could cause road deaths
HOMEOWNERS turning their garages into an extra room are creating a safety risk on the roads of Warndon Villages, parish councillors have said. With fewer garages, more cars will be parking on the already crowded roads, and parish council member David
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Council tax boost for Malvern
MALVERN Hills District Council is hailing the success of a long-term budget plan which has enabled it to make this year's council tax increase one of the smallest in the country. The final stage of a three-year financial strategy to curb spending and
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Villagers' fury at site for itinerants
Itinerant families currently camped on farmland near Richard's Castle could be told to quit today if an application for a permanent site is refused. A massive 143 letters of objection have been sent to the South Shropshire District Council opposing a
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Post office future put under threat
TENBURY Post Office could close if across-the-counter payment of pensions and benefits is handed over to banks and building societies. Local post offices depend upon pensions and social security pay-outs to keep afloat and Tenbury's post-master, Malcolm
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Shop that helped Ugandan orphans to close down
THE Thrift Shop, a feature of Cleobury High Street for many years, is closing down at the end of the month. But big bargains are still on offer until March 29. For the past five years the shop has supported the Discovery Centre in Uganda, a shared venture
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Veteran's £100,000 cash aid
A TIRELESS campaigner has raised almost £100,000 in less than a year for a huge life-saving water project in India - despite deteriorating health. Sixty-two-year-old Kidderminster accountant Harry Morris has toured the Midlands since last July talking
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Joy over U-turn on hospital ward
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after hospitals chiefs made a dramatic last-minute u-turn over the future of Kidderminster's Cookley Ward. Costly agency doctors will now continue to provide out-of-hours cover for the ward, despite hospitals bosses announcing
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'Second go' on tax vote
A COUNCIL Tax rise of 11.9 per cent has finally been agreed by Wyre Forest district councillors - at the second time of asking. The debate was slightly more sedate when councillors took their seats for the second time in 24 hours last Thursday - after
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Urging parents to fight for cash
PARENT power is the weapon being used by a Kidderminster mum in her battle for more Government cash for district schools. Sarah Beadsworth, a parent-governor at St John's CE First School in Blakebrook, is urging parents to send letters to education chiefs
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6/3/03 Defensive duo extend deals
TWO defensive lynchpins from Tuesday's vital success have committed themselves to a crucial part of Kidderminster Harriers' Division Three run-in. Keeper Fraser Digby and defender Dion Scott have agreed short-term deals to keep them at Aggborough for
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6/3/03 Next for Harriers
FORMER Wolves winger Paul Simpson's Rochdale have impressed in the FA Cup this season but not so much in Division Three. Despite being tipped as promotion challengers, Dale are in lower mid-table though a winning run from games in hand could improve matters
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6/3/03 Wes Morgan after Scunthorpe
WES Morgan is being tipped as a future Nottingham Forest star but is first aiming to make an impact at Kidderminster Harriers. The 19-year-old centre-back has joined on a month's loan and made his debut in Saturday's disappointing defeat to Scunthorpe
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Travellers in town for wedding
POLICE kept a close watch on a group of travellers who moved into Kidderminster for a family wedding over the weekend. About 40 caravans with families and four horses parked on the unused Romwire site in Zortech Avenue, off Stourport Road, sparking calls
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6/3/03 Supporters trust up and running
ORGANISERS hailed Saturday's official launch of the Kidderminster Harriers Independent Supporters Trust (KHIST) a success. Around 150 fans attended the meeting after the Scunthorpe match along with Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor and Supporters Direct
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6/3/03 Wright weighing up a bid for Foster
TRANSFER-listed striker Ian Foster trained with Chester last Friday after turning down an approach from Burton. Kidderminster Harriers' Foster is keen to remain full-time and a move to the play-off chasers may well materialise if they can send players
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Marriage out - but cars are in
MARRIAGE may be on the way out in Wyre Forest but our love affair with cars is definitely getting more intense, according to figures from the latest census. The number of people living together outside marriage went up from five per cent to nine per cent
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Bredon
COFFEE MORNING: Christine Collins will once again host a fund-raising event to support the Gorka Hospital for Children in Poland. This is a specialist orthopaedic unit, which Christine and her husband Michael have been supporting recently. They hope to
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Moreton
INTEREST AND LEISURE CLUB: The club spent a very enjoyable afternoon at the British Legion in Moreton playing skittles, there were two teams. The games were supervised by Bryan Baldwin, David Cham and Ted Middleton. The event was well attended. Mrs Jean
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Ilmington
PARISH PLANS: The village hall was full for the recent meeting on parish plans, run by Linda Ridgley of Warwickshire Rural Community Council. She outlined the procedures for producing a parish plan and explained what could be achieved and how funds could
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Pershore
ARTS THEATRE CLUB: At the first meeting of 2003, members were entertained by an illustrated talk on Corsica given by Nicholas Clark, who lived there with his family for a year, and subsequently spent several summer holidays exploring the island which
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Residential value of farmland going up
RESIDENTIAL values of farmland in the West Midlands have risen by an average of 15 per cent since February last year. According to Anthony Mayell, a partner in Fisher German's Evesham office, this has encouraged the letting of farms which would otherwise
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Stratford
YOUTH CONCERT: Marie Corelli, herself a talented pianist, would surely have been delighted by the Stratford-upon-Avon and District Caledonian Society's presentation in "her hall" of interestingly varied music from some 50-plus local, young musicians who
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Paying tribute to football legend
THE Faithful City today welcomes some of the greats of British and world football. They will be atttending a service at Worcester Cathedral paying their respects to former FA Chairman Sir Bert Millichip. Current Premiership manager Sir Bobby Robson is
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Children take to the stage
YOUNGSTERS took priority at The Theatre in Chipping Norton this week with performance by the Juniors Youth Theatre and an introduction to Shakespeare for young people. The Juniors Youth Theatre worked their way through a busy working day, moving through
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Romance in air with the Bard
Romance is in the air this spring as the acclaimed Sphinx Theatre Company brings its vibrant and vital new production of Shakespeare's ever popular comedy, As You Like It to Chipping Norton Theatre on Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15 at 8pm. Laced
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Stars line-up for RSC's festival
THE Royal Shakespeare Company's summer festival season gets under way today with a preview of The Tamer Tamed at the Swan Theatre in Stratford. The play is by John Fletcher and is the playwright's riposte to his contemporary William Shakespeare's earlier
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Brian's in front
ATHLETICS: Nine Amazing Feet Running Club members secured points in the third of their inter-club league races at Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club's eight-mile multi-terrain event. Runner-of-the-year Brian Humphries led the club home to score
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Chances go begging for town
HOCKEY: Bottom-of-the-table Kidderminster created more scoring chances than Bridgnorth in DTZ League Midlands One but were beaten 4-0 on Saturday. Kidderminster's failure to convert their opportunities meant a strike from the visitors midway through the
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Students taught a lesson as drop fears are eased
VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury Mortimer's women eased their National League Division Two relegation worries further with a comfortable 3-0 home win over a poor Loughborough Students side. The first set started in a scrappy fashion with both sides making errors
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Stunning first half is crucial
BOWLING: The Tornadoes trio of Rose Bradley, Tony Crowley and Ian Davis blew away Wribbenhall with a 27-0 first-half lead in the Gilt Edge Short Mat League. But the second half was tighter, thanks to the good bowling of Wribbenhall skipper John Thompson
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Sign up for darts
DARTS: Teams wishing to join the Sunday Darts League can do so at Habberley Social Club between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Sunday. The fee must be paid to secretary M White on entry to the league.
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Mayor's annual ball is set to take flight
THE great and the good - and the glamorous - will descend on Stourport on Saturday for the mayor's annual charity ball. Up to £1,000 raised from the event will be shared between Kemp Hospice and Wyre Forest Citizen's Advice Bureau. "Flight" is the theme
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Ed Byrne, The Swan, Stratford
THE audience for comedian Ed Byrne's show at the Swan Theatre in Stratford was in for a bit of a shock. It's not that Byrne, who with his "little Mobli" is the star of those cute Carphone Warehouse radio ads, likes to swear a bit and seems obsessed with
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Lead is too much
TRIVIA: Hare and Hounds scored a record-breaking 85 points to establish an unassailable lead in the Kidderminster League, beating Red Man Extra on 48. Other results: Station 56, Seven Stars 59; Queens Head 57, Boars Head 59; Eagles Nest 65, Red Man BCC
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Dog show cash boost
More than 100 four-legged wannabes turned up to the Stourport mayor's dog show on Sunday to swell two district charity's coffers. Don Giles estimated £200 will be shared between his chosen causes, Kemp Hospice and Wyre Forest Citizen's Advice Bureau.
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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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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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WES MORGAN - Centre-back. 21/1/84. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 2.
Another loan signing for Kidderminster Harriers who is a big, commanding centre-half with strength in the air and on the ground. The Nottingham Forest youth and reserve product, who was originally snapped up from local club Dunkirk, is yet to appear for
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It's Cripplegate all over again...
ONE of the recurring themes during the Swan closure saga has been the Labour Party's claim of a "plot" to save the ailing theatre. There have been dark hints that the whole rescue plan has been a stitch-up from beginning to end. In fact, all sorts of
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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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POOLE HALL FISHERIES
THERE has been good fishing with weights recorded from 12lb to 36lb, including many carp and roach. Popular baits have been catmeat, maggot and worm. Sunday open, Moorhen: Carl Jones (Strettons) 17-8, Jason Elwell (Wednesbury Angling) 12-0, Adam Jones
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Assault charge man escapes jail sentence
A MAN who indecently assaulted a 15-year-old boy has been given a 12-month conditional discharge at Worcester Crown Court and ordered to pay £100 costs. Judge John Cavell told Shane Downer, 31, that he was not imposing a custodial sentence because it
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Gaps in knowledge
YOUR correspondent Mike Dixon (Shuttle/Times and News Letters, February 27) shows the deep ignorance amongst the liberal "peace" campaigners, who went on the London march. Apart from their lack of knowledge about the appeasers of the 1930s, there are
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Prison likely for toy gun offence
A man who carried a toy gun and three knives has been warned to expect a prison sentence. Stephen Ross, 36, of Fairfield Lane, Wolverley, pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He also admitted at Worcester
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Garage raid nets £3,000
MORE than £3,000 worth of items were stolen from a Hartlebury garage after a padlock was forced on its front doors. A £2,500 pink and green Honda CBR600 FM motorcycle, with registration number J231ORW, was taken together with two motorcycle tyres worth
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Knife attack led to prison
A TEENAGER who stabbed a man nine times after a row over a dog has been given four years' detention. Dean Maskell kicked out at the pet while walking home drunk on eight pints of a cider and lager mixture. He was punched and knocked down a bank by the
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TOMKINSONS AC
A CONTEST will be held on Sunday on the Lyttelton waters 44-79. The draw will be made behind Stourport Leisure Centre at 8am.
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Increasing anger with ruling party
IN childhood, over 50 years ago, one waited expectantly for the weekly adventures of the citizens of Toy Town on Children's Hour. Now one waits anxiously with increasing anger and frustration, for weekly reports on the antics of the Health Concern administration
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Burglar is facing jail
A man who burgled a house in the street where he lives is facing a jail sentence. Alan Dyke,26, of Windmill Close, Stourport, pleaded guilty to the break-in at a neighbour's house where cash and goods were stolen. He was also due to be sentenced for another
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Ashamed to sit in council chamber
THE Shuttle/Times and News front page on February 27 informed the public about the behaviour of our local political thespians rehearsing for what they hope will be a successful performance on May 1 at district council elections. The usual drama queen
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Joyce dismissal mars United win
Evesham Utd 3, Atherstone Utd 0 A THIRD Western Division double in the space of seven days was slightly tarnished by the late sending off of Wesley Joyce. It was an earlier red card for Atherstone's Chris Day that ultimately decided Saturday's spoils
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HETA AC
HETA Pool: Mark Wilson 13-11, Mark Newman 12-15, Jim Hutton 8-10. The first round of the singles knockout is on Sunday on HETA Pool with a 7.30am draw.
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Sad new chapter on waste disposal
THE situation regarding waste collection and disposal goes from bad to worse. The recent decision by Conservative-controlled Worcestershire County Council to send 200,000 tonnes of waste a year for burning in north London, is a sad indictment of county
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Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
Coldland Colts 2, Evesham Utd U-9 4 AFTER going behind to a slick Colts move, Evesham levelled when Henry Woods slipped the ball to Ben Bearcroft to score. Goalkeeper Leon Ballard was called upon to make two saves before again excelling in turning another
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Mares swoops for three points
A SUPERB strike from Steve Mares gave Bewdley Town three West Midlands League Division One South points in a 1-0 win at Bustleholme. Both sides struggled to play controlled football in a scrappy first half on a heavy Ray Hall Lane pitch. Bewdley's best
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Team effort key to win double
AN EXCELLENT all-round team performance resulted in Evesham Ladies completing a league double over Bredon on Sunday. Although having the majority of the play and creating numerous chances, it took Evesham until the stroke of half-time to open the scoring
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Mis-firing Forest Brintons falling
POOR finishing let down Wyre Forest Brintons as they slumped to their ninth defeat of a disappointing West Midlands League Division One South season. The Kidderminster outfit lost 1-0 at home to Mahal through a 10th-minute goal from Tasvir Sira's low
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Lisa Stokes Harriers' fire
TWO goals by in-form Lisa Stokes gave Kidderminster Harriers Ladies a share of the West Midlands League Division One points against Southam in a 3-3 draw. Harriers endured a nightmare start, going two goals behind inside the first 18 minutes with C Morning
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Dorothy's some pearl for charity
A WOMAN who knits doll costumes and children's clothes for charity is so prolific in her efforts she is running out of good causes to support. Mrs Dorothy Smith, known to her friends as Paddy, started knitting 60 years ago when she was 14. However, the
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'Hatchet' man plea
HERE we go again. Huge rates rises for everyone from businessmen to pensioners. Councillors wringing their hands muttering about "lack of resources" and "cuts in services". No-one has the gumption to look at the enormous wage bill having to be paid. Hardly
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Grange surprised by Brintons blast
IN-FORM Brintons marched into second place in the Kidderminster and District League Sunday Premier Division with a superb 6-3 victory at top team Grange Athletic. Ian Aldridge (two), Marc Vaughan (two), Mark Allen and Liam Stubbins fired them to success
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Pollution probe into chemicals
INVESTIGATIONS into why dead fish have again been found in Battleton Brook will be carried out by the Environment Agency later this week. A spokesman confirmed that a chemical spillage at premises in Orleans Close on Monday evening had leaked into the
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It's all go for fun run
EVESHAM'S Fun Day Run Day on May Day has been saved - and will be better than ever. "It is going ahead on Monday, May 5, and it is going to be the best we have ever had," said the mayor, Councillor Diana Raphael, following a public meeting in the town
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Be prepared!
INFORMATION on what to do in the event of a terrorist attack is to be put on a special Worcestershire County Council website. The emergency planning team has responded to rising concern about the situation in the Middle East and possible war with Iraq
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Nightclub set for a rename and a refit
NIGHTCLUBBERS will be wondering what to do for three weeks when Marilyn's undergoes a complete make-over. After 20 years in Bridge Street, the name is also to be changed to Innuendo following a £250,000 refit. Managing director of Marilyn's Leisure, Ciaran
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Ferndale still top
FERNDALE Girls U-16s remain top of the Central Warwickshire League after a classsy 6-0 victory at home to Marston Green. Saturday was the first time all season Ferndale have had a full squad available to select from. Holly Penwarden (two), Emily Gilbert
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It's gospel truth
THE official music ambassador for New Orleans, Lillian Boutte, will be holding a gospel workshop in Evesham in May. But organisers have said they desperately need sponsorship for the event to make the workshop accessible to all. Ms Boutte is an international
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Trio help revive flagging United
Atherstone Utd 1, Evesham Utd 2 JOURNAL sports editor, Mervyn Collins, coach Paul West and goalkeeper Chris Taylor all played crucial roles as the Robins earned three welcome league points last Saturday. The press man swapped his pen for a flag when an
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No problems for Cleobury
AN excellent business-like display kept up Cleobury Mortimer's chase for third place in North Midlands One with a 16-0 win over Redditch. But a 10-0 success for rivals Veseyans over Upton kept them ahead of Cleobury by two points. Cleobury, who brought
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Four wins should prove sufficient
WORCESTER NORTON 4 KINGS HEATH PICKWICK 2 WITH four games to go in the DTZ Midlands Division One, the maths are simple for Worcester - win every game and promotion is secured. Worcester started brightly and created problems with the pace of South African
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Seedings made a mockery by Bruce
LITTLETON Loopers' Bruce Ford made a mockery of the seedings in the Evesham Table Tennis League's Lower Divisions and Cadets Championships. Playing as the number eight seed, Ford put his indifferent league form behind him to win the Lower Division Singles
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER WI
As a result of members being asked for ideas for outings, a visit to a local Indian restaurant is to be arranged. The February speaker was Mr Robinson from Mawley Town Farm, who gave a talk, illustrated with slides, on the people of Uganda and told how
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EODS go wild in west with Calamity Jane
THERE will be a far from deadwood stage when the vibrant musical Calamity Jane is brought to life by Evesham Operatic and Dramatic Society during March. Songs like Windy City, The Black Hills of Dakota and My Secret Love make the show a perennial favourite
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
On Sunday two rides will take place, both leaving from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride, starting at 8.30am, will visit Hailes Abbey, near Winchcombe. The B ride, starting at 9.30am, will go to Broadwas, on the River Teme. All cyclists
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Dr Robert Meikle presented A new look at Beethoven's Choral Symphony. The Birmingham University lecturer told how it took 12 years for Beethoven to compose his first eight symphonies, than another 12 to complete the ninth - the Choral. It is his longest
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KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT ARTHRITIS CARE SELF HELP GROUP
Mandy Hyde will be the guest speaker at the March 17 meeting, on the subject of Keep Able. The meeting, at Holy Innocents Community Centre, Kidderminster, from 2pm until 4pm, will welcome new members. For further information telephone 01562 851517. Anyone
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FRANCHE LADIES
On Wednesday Di Brothwell will demonstrate how to make sugar flowers and other cake decorations, in the village hall, Wolverley Road, Kidderminster, at 8pm. A rummage sale will be held on Saturday, March 22 at Franche community centre, starting at 1.30pm
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FRIENDS OF KIDDERMINSTER CARPET MUSEUM TRUST
The Weaver's Loft museum, based at New Meeting Church, Church Street, Kidderminster, re-opened on Saturday, March 1. The museum displays items relating to Kidderminster's carpet industry, including a working loom, and there is a new exhibition area. Admission
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PARISH CHURCHES OF STOURPORT AND WILDEN
There has been a church on the site of St Michael's, Stourport, since 1200, and All Saints Church at Wilden, which was consecrated in 1880, was built by Alfred Baldwin, father of Stanley Baldwin. A short history of both churches is featured on new websites
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WOLVERLEY WI
Twelve members embarked on a Worcestershire County Council ITC programme, with knowledge and ability ranging from none to self-taught reasonably competent members. At the February meeting Jean Fraser gave a slightly "tongue-in-cheek" report on their progress
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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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BRITISH SUGARCRAFT GUILD
The Wyre Forest branch's monthly meeting at Stourport Community Centre Memorial Park, will be on Thursday, March 13, starting at 7.30pm. Enid Prior will demonstrate Working with Chocolate. Visitors and new members are always welcome at meetings. For further
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Thank Abba for the music
ONE of the biggest Abba tribute bands comes to Cheltenham Town Hall on Saturday to perform two hours of the band's greatest hits. Voulez Vous, renowned for touring one of the most lavish Abba tribute shows, perform choreographed dance routines in ever-changing
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WORCESTERSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMENS INSTITUTES
For the first time the county federation is organising an event as part of Science Week in March, aiming to show that science is both fun and relevant to everyone's daily lives. Science A La Carte will be presented by Dr Peter Barham, a writer on the
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Get-up-and-dance show
ROOTS band E2K, who grew out of festival favourites Edward II, will be appearing at Cheltenham Town Hall tonight. The eight-piece band mixes European folk, jazz grooves and African influences to deliver a high-energy, get-up-and-dance performance which
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WYRE FOREST BUSINESS CLUB
A Meet the Buyers event has been organised for Thursday, March 13. This Black Country event, intended to open up a number of markets, wll be held at Bescot Stadium, Walsall, from 9am until 5pm. Telephone 0207 700 0008 or e-mail oliver@business-business.co.uk
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WYRE FOREST FAMILY RAMBLING GROUP
A three-mile walk will leave the bottom car park on the left at Trimpley, at 2pm on Sunday. This walk is not suitable for pushchairs. Walkers are reminded to wear suitable boots or shoes, a raincoat or cagoule, and to take along a snack and drink. For
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'Walkie talkie' link for traders
BUSINESSES in Bewdley are linking up today in a new hi-tech scheme to stop "shoplifters and yobs" moving in from other towns. The radio phone link system has been set up because of fears the town was being seen as an easy target by thieves forced away
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Saints spring shock as leaders take a tumble
WCB Indoor League ST BENEDICT'S sprang the surprise of the season last week when they defeated the joint leaders after a thrilling contest. The early loss of Rich-ard Wood and Tom Arc-her put Saints in the driving seat and with Jamie Powell in fine form
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Juniors in nets
NORTH Cotswolds Young Cricketers Club is running an extensive pre-season indoor coaching programme for all age groups at Chip-ping Campden Sports Cen-tre. Sessions for eight-ten-year-old beginners has already begun on Wednesday even-ings and this will
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Steve guest
THE final Winter Cricket Evening organised by the Worcestershire Soc-iety takes place next Tuesday when the speaker will be Steve Rhodes, Worcester-shire's former Eng-land wicket keeper. In a career for the county covering 18 seasons to date, Rhodes has
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Radio boost
AMBULANCES in Wyre Forest will be the first in the country to get a new hi-tech radio system which should help them reach 999 patients more quickly. The Airwave system, due to start in the summer, includes satellite navigation and plotting facilities
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Hitting out at health 'cuts'
HEALTH chiefs have denied claims of a plan to close Kidderminster Hospital's minor injuries unit at night. But Wyre Forest district councillors issued an angry challenge to Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust to explain why new patients cannot access
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Win tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters
The fabulous Harlem Globetrotters have performed for Popes, Presidents, Kings and Queens and now they can be seen performing at The NIA on April 17. And the Shuttle/Times and News have tickets to be won to the show. The Globetrotters have entertained
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Win tickets to see The Lipizzaner Stallions
Entertainment on the Hoof as The Lipizzaner Stallions prance into The NEC April 26 and 27. With only 2,500 in existence worldwide, the Lipizzan remains a rare and pure European breed that has come to symbolise grace, romance and courage. And the Shuttle
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H-Bombers blast visitors to success on the road
Old Leams 8, Pershore 18pts TRIES from Steve Holmes and Robin Haines clinched a hard fought league victory for Pershore last Saturday. Haines added the additional eight points courtesy of his trusty boot, while the home side only breached the Piddle Park
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Juniors miss out after spirited show
Evesham U-16 10pts, Redditch 17 pts ON a clear dry day ideally suited to running rugby, Evesham battled right to the final whistle and were unlucky not to have more to show for a spirited performance. They started very strongly with the pack taking the
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Boom-time as racing goes festive
THOUSANDS of visitors have begun to descend on the Cotswolds, the Vale of Evesham and Stratford for the premier event of the National Hunt calendar. An estimated 150,000 people from across the world will be arriving for the three-day Cheltenham Festival
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6/3/03 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, March 8 1ST XV - No Game. 2nd XV v Droitwich I (Home). Meet 1.15pm. Kick off 2.30pm. S Cooper, S Lovegrove, S Lancett, J Owen, C Williams, C Jackson, D Hill, J Anderson, D Lillywhite, T Smith, R Young, D Billane, D Beech (Capt),
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Bobs the job as Nudd and James visit Chatsworth!
SPECIAL events marking "100 Years of Angling History" will be highlights of this year's Chatsworth Angling Fair - to be held over the weekend of May 17 and 18 on the world-famed Chatsworth estate near Bakewell, Derbyshire. The events will honour the centenaries
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This betrayal of our ancestors
THE majority of UK citizens have ancestral roots several hundred years old. We are proud of our heritage and have great love of our country. We are also the present custodians of a venerable democracy and sovereignty, which our ancestors and immediate
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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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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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6/3/03 - Woods salute for brave City lads
RAY Woods paid tribute to his Worcester City academy side who lost out on penalties to Loughborough College in the PASE League Cup semi-final yesterday. City were narrowly beaten 5-4 on penalties with the two sides level at 3-3 after full time at St George's
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Sweet smell of new museum exhibition
MUSEUM fans have the chance to get interactive at an exhibition at Hartlebury County Museum. All of the objects in the Animal Vegetable, Mineral display at Worcestershire County Museum are open for visitors to look at, listen to, touch and smell. The
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Murder probe victim's death natural
AN elderly Kidderm-inster woman at the centre of a murder probe actually died of natural causes, an inquest ruled. Police launched an investigation after 83-year-old Daisy Garrod was found dead by her son Stuart at their Canterbury Road home. Worcestershire
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Date to raise issues
RESIDENTS of Chaddesley Corbett who want to meet their village representatives are invited to a joint "surgery" hosted by councillors on Saturday. Tory county councillor Stephen Clee and district councillor Stephen Williams will join parish council chairman
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Girls set for day at Crufts
TWO brilliant border collies and their dedicated young Kidderminster owners will be wowing dog fans at Crufts this week. Kyp and Molly are appearing in agility sections at the world's premier dog show, which is being held at Birmingham's National Exhibition
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Flats set to go
PLANS to demolish four unpopular blocks of flats have been given the green light by planning chiefs. And 31 two, three and four bedroom family houses and six two bedroom flats for rent would replace the buildings off Windsor Drive and Larkhill, Kidderminster
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Petition fails to save centre
A COMMUNITY centre is set to be bulldozed at the end of the month after a 750-name petition failed to change councillors' minds. The budget passed by Wyre Forest District Council last week included £25,000 to demolish Horsefair Community Centre and turn
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Group's aim is to help stub it out
TWO new support groups for smokers who want to quit are being launched in Wyre Forest. Smokers wanting to stub out the habit can take up a course of six hourly sessions starting on Monday March 24 at Bewdley Health Centre from 2-3pm and at the Glades
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Search group in hunt for volunteers
A CHARITY which trains volunteers in search and rescue techniques is appealing for help to extend its work in Wyre Forest. The Cheltenham and Kidderminster Civil Aid unit is part of a national search organisation set up to help police during hunts for
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Death at home of ex-health chief
JOHN Whittingslow, who retired as Wyre Forest's chief environment health officer after a lifetime's service to public health in the district, has died from cancer. He was 76. He joined the borough health service from King Charles I School in 1942, and
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Race plea 'fell on deaf ears'
A YOUNG karting star's days in the sport may be numbered after an appeal for sponsorship fell on deaf ears. Rhyan Cunningham - who fulfiled both his own and his late father's dream by clinching his first-ever championship in December - entered his second
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Bidding for tractor drive
A TRACTOR-DRIVING lesson is up for grabs as a rugby club aims to raise funds for new facilities. Kidderminster Carolians Rugby Club is holding an auction at its Marlpool Lane ground this weekend to help fund the construction of dressing rooms. Over 70
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Dale-Smith is hat-trick hero
West Bromwich 2, Pershore 5 AN EXCELLENT performance helped Pershore maintain their challenge for promotion to DTZ League West Midlands One. Unusually, the visitors started strongly with Taylor, Joyce and Rushton impressing down the left and they took
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Row over homes scheme
PLANNERS are backing a homes development in Cleobury Mortimer, despite massive opposition. The scheme for 70 houses and a recreation area near Lacon Childe School to fund a £1 million plan for sports facilities at the school has triggered 34 letters of
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Golden touch by 'Internet King'
A PARENT at a village school has been hailed "Internet King" after giving up hours of his spare time to create an award-winning website. Andrew Hipkiss was the toast of Chaddesley Corbett Endowed First School this week as the new-look site was officially
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Name that salon - and win a pampering session
MARKET Street will be the new home of Kidderminster College's hair, beauty, holistic and sports complex in the spring. A purpose-built facility, which will operate from the new multi-million pound college, opens its doors to the public on May 6. The race
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KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FC MATCH FACTS - 2002/2003
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis Mon July 15 Evesham United (a) 4-0 Ducros, Broughton, Corbett, Shilton Fri July 19 Reading (h) 2-4 Broughton, Henriksen Sun July 21 Solihull Borough (a) 3-4 Shilton, Foster (pen), Corbett Wed July 24 Wolverhampton
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Lottery hand-out joy
Scouts, schoolchildren and soccer players in the Kidderminster area will all be getting new equipment thanks to nearly £14,000 of lottery cash grants. The grants are part of a £1 million handout in the West Midlands from Awards For All, which helps out
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Cash appeal to restore 'pilgrim shrine' church
RENOVATION work and fund-raising has begun at a 19th century church in Harvington. St Mary's Church parishioners, led by Father David Higham, will have to raise £80,000 during the next five years to finance extensive repairs. Plans aim to ensure the church
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Concert to raise the roof
UP to £4,000 is set to be raised for a cancer charity in a marathon gig by a Wyre Forest band - but if your name's not down, you're not coming in. Tom The Frop are amazed how quickly their concert at Stourport Civic Hall on Saturday, March 15 has sold
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Big band sound at jazz night
CONCERT-GOERS are set to feel the rhythm when a jazz show hits Kidderminster. Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra, playing scores covering past Big Band tunes and featuring its Sinatra-style singer Garry Rutter, will be at the town library tomorrow. The show
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Hospice 'no' to calendar cash
KEMP Hospice has kissed goodbye to a £6,000 windfall after trustees unanimously turned down a tanning salon's offer to produce raunchy calendars for its appeal. Trustee chairman Dr Michael Taylor said the two calendars - featuring scantily-clad men and
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March 7, 2003
IT is hard to have to say that something people very reasonably want and which I support is, in fact, impossible to achieve under existing circumstances. I refer to the local post offices which are under threat of closure in parts of Kidderminster. The
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New team set for track
RED Piranha Racing and Dave Parry Motorcycles of Cheltenham will be joining forces to contest this year's British Supersport Championship as an official Yamaha UK outfit. "We have a number of exciting joint marketing initiatives planned this season. Dave
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Belt and medal for local duo
TWO members of Evesham School of Tae Kwon Do have enjoyed a successful start to 2003. Peter Spencer, who has trained at the Evesham High School-based club since 1995 passed his first degree black belt at a national grading in Bristol. Michelle Goulding
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County relief
THERE was temporary respite for Worcestershire's hopes of avoiding relegation from the second division following Saturday's 52-45 defeat of North Durham. Going into the game on the back of an eight-match losing sequence, the county ladies started well
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Two in tussle for title
Evesham and District Association THE race for the Division Two title is still extremely tight but would appear to lie between Bengeworth Sapp-hires and Wyre Piddle Netting. The Sapphires all but ended Littleton Supermarine's hopes after a 7-3 triumph.
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New clubs sign up for season
Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League THE league's annual general meeting prompted a full attendance by 27 members from all 16 clubs at the Royal British Legion Club in Bidford. The meeting heard of competitive battles in this Summer League, which covers
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Brenda brothers earn a call to Britain's squad
ALCESTER Grammar School pupils, brothers Tom and Richard Brenda, who train at the Centre of Excellence at King Edward VI School, Stratford, have been selected for the British team to compete in the sabre discipline at the World Youth Championships in
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Nine-race meeting
THE Harkaway Club Point-to-Point is to be held at Chaddesley Corbett tomorrow. The course is in perfect condition with the going good and 257 entries have been received, from as far away as Dorset and Pembrokeshire. These are divided into nine races with
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Carroll cheer
BROOM trainer Tony Carroll narrowly missed out on a win double at Wetherby last week. After Burundi had stormed to victory by five lengths in a Handicap Hurdle, Firestone was edged out in the afternoon's final contest. Timmy Murphy partnered both horses
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Chance to win spin in a Morgan
WITH just one week left to go, organisers of the annual Herefordshire and Worcestershire Business Festival are in a spin! Prestige car company, Morgan Motors, from Malvern, has offered visitors to the festival a chance to "win a spin" in the new Morgan
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Cottage hospital is not set to close?
WHILE we appreciate your concern and are grateful for the support that your paper is giving to ensure that the local community hospitals are not lost in the attempts of the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust to balance its books, we do not feel that
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Why no facilities for cyclists and walkers
In a recent letter to your paper a reader complained about the lack of consideration given to pedestrians at the corner of Waterside and Port Street. Firstly may I support these comments but go on to express my own growing concern at the failure of councils
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Friendly feud led to furore
TORY claims that one of its prospective councillors was forced to pull out of an election race by rivals have been dismissed as "unjustified". Mike Salter had planned to represent the Conservatives in the ballot box battle for a Stourport seat in the
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Wildlife trust killing deer
HIRED marksmen from the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust are "worse than poachers" since it began a policy of culling deer in its own nature reserve, a farmer has claimed. Brian Jones said Muntjac deer have been virtually wiped out in Grafton Wood, next
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Tributes to sports legend
SOME of the leading figures of British and world football were due to be in the Faithful City today attending a memorial service for former Football Association chairman, Sir Bert Millichip. Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson, now manager of Newcastle
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Handbooks due
THERE will be a full meeting of the Stainweld League on Tuesday at Wilden Club from 7.30pm when handbooks for the coming season will be distributed. League chiefs are asking for all clubs to be represented.
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Stay on course for success
Badsey Ladies 2, Cresconians 0 SATURDAY'S was an important match for Badsey against their closest league rivals. Cresconians tested the Badsey defence with some early pressure but the home team stood firm with Fiona McNeish making several crucial saves
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Call to resist the world of violence
A CALL to resist the world of violence and learn ways of peacemaking has been made by the Bishop of Worcester in his Lenten message. The message, to be heard in churches across the diocese on Sunday, refers to Christ's temptation in the wilderness, when
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Smith on hand
THE Worcestershire Association for Groundsmen meets tonight at Ombersley Cricket Club from 7.30pm. There will be a talk by Glamorgan groundsman Len Smith on his work.
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Health: Finger on the pulse of the region's problems
A NURSING home owner has warned that many homes may be forced to close unless social services give them a huge cash injection. Derek Jones, proprietor of Henwick Grange Nursing Home, in Worcester, said the likely funding increase for the next financial
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Naomi: Officer released on bail
THE police officer arrested on suspicion of abducting 15-year-old Naomi Mills has been released on police bail. Probationer officer Matthew Brooks, arrested on Tuesday afternoon, was questioned yesterday by police in connection with the disappearance
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Caught on camera ...
SMILE - you've been caught stealing the camera! Stourport's silliest criminal and his mates filmed themselves on CCTV seconds before the camera was wrenched from the wall of a High Street shop. And their other big mistake was the choice of shop - a dry
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Charges of rape dropped
RAPE charges have been dropped against a 29-year-old Kidderminster man after he admitted having unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl aged under 16. The prosecution also offered no evidence against roofer Robin Beard after he pleaded not guilty to a
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Martin sticks to self-defence
A DISABLED man who has always wanted to learn self-defence has had his wish granted after reading the Evening News. Twenty-seven-year-old Martin Bullock, who has spina bifida, read that martial arts expert Peter Lewis planned to hold a one-off self-defence
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We will not tolerate bad behaviour
RESIDENTS under siege from noisy and anti-social behaviour have been promised University College Worcester will do "everything possible" to tackle any students involved. Householders in St John's routinely suffer damage to their property and are woken
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It's all a load of bollards
THE ongoing saga with Worcester's bollards scheme has turned into "an embarrassment". Worcester City Council had hoped the £30,000 scheme would be up and running by now, but three years after work started the Angel Street bollards are still not working
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Young DJs make radio waves in station launch
RADIO stars of the future have proved a hit as a youth-based radio station enjoyed its first few days live on air. Aimed at those under 25, Youthcomm Radio can now be heard on 105.2FM, until the end of the month. And Youthcomm Radio co-ordinator Chris
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Closure for underground work
LONG-AWAITED improvements to sewers in the heart of Droitwich are finally going ahead in June. Work will force the closure of a stretch of the Saltway for three months but could mean the town's cobbled High Street is given a much-needed revamp. Severn
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Barnaby follows father's footsteps to boost hospital
BARNABY Johns from Clifton-on-Teme is training for the London Marathon and will soon be running in his father's footsteps to raise cash for the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney. He said: "My father ran the event 15 years ago and I am out
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County hit with survey criticism
WORCESTERSHIRE is one of the worst counties to live in due to its landscape and lack of heritage. But a survey released by Country Life magazine shows the county, which is in 27th place out of 36, scores highly for its county council services, burglary
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Valuable stoop is taken from garden
A rare and valuable 12th century holy water stoop, used as a bird bath, has been stolen from a garden in the Ludlow area. Thieves also took an antique stackstone worth about £500. Fearing repercussions, the owner 'Mrs Barker', did not want to reveal her
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Health care in public debate
PLANS for Pershore Cottage Hospital will go out to public consultation, despite strong opposition at a public meeting this week. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust opted for an eight-week consultation period starting tomorrow after hearing the fears
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Radio takes to air
A NEW name takes to the airwaves today as the Shuttle/Times and News backs a bid to give Kidderminster its very own radio station. Kidderminster FM started broadcasting on 107.2FM this morning, bringing a mix of music, news and information from Wyre Forest
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Camera vandal caught in a flash
SMILE - you've been caught stealing the camera! Stourport's silliest criminal and his mates filmed themselves on CCTV seconds before the camera was wrenched from the wall of a High Street shop. And their other big mistake was the choice of shop - a dry
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Police bill is extra £15
COUNCIL taxpayers in Wyre Forest will have to fork out an average £15 extra per year to cover a dramatic rise in the West Mercia Police Authority's budget for the year ahead. The force is putting up its budget to £154 million for the year 2003-4 - equivalent
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Meeting tonight to set rise of 15 pc
COUNCIL tax payers in Cleobury Mortimer face a 15 per cent hike in rate levels for the year ahead. South Shropshire District Council meets tonight to set the council tax for 2003-4 and are expected to approve the increased budget demands. The levels set
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Cash aid for town charity
A CHARITY which recycles furniture for low income families is celebrating after securing funding which means it can expand its services. The Network Furniture Centre in Lisle Avenue, Kidderminster, has been given £39,220 from Welcome to our Future, the
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Residents hit by work on homes
BUILDING work on a new housing development has shaken owners of an 18th century row of cottages and other nearby residents. Work has started on clearing the way for an estate of 221 houses and flats between Mill Lane and Timber Lane, off Hartlebury Road
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6/3/03 Sports editor's mailbag
IN about 1952, my mother knitted me an all-in-one red suit with a hood and every Saturday I would ride on my father's shoulders from our home in Highfield Place, Kidderminster. We would go along the Chester Road to Aggborough where we would take our place
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6/3/03 Sports editor's mailbag
AS a long time Harriers fan I continue to be amazed at the poor level of support at home matches. My message to the people of Kidderminster is to go along and support their team. It offers an excellent afternoon or evening out and is somewhere they can
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Race is on to save building
THE race is on to save Kidderminster's historic Piano Building after Whitehall chiefs called "cut" on plans to build a cinema elsewhere in town. Save Britain's Heritage was "appalled" to discover Wyre Forest District Council planners had given the go-ahead
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Aid to relieve bears' misery
TORTURED bears in China are a little closer to being released from their miserable existence, thanks to £500 raised by a generous Kidderminster woman. But Vivienne Shakespeare-Jones, founder of Wyre Forest Moon Bear Rescue, still needs to collect more
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On course for new careers
PAMPERING sessions by trainees at Kidderminster College are available to everyone - from businessmen in need of a massage to busy mothers looking for a new hair-do. Students of hair, beauty, and holistic therapy are providing top-to-toe services at rock
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Mickleton
PARISH COUNCIL: The monthly meeting was held in King Georges Hall. Coun L Stow chaired the meeting. Street lighting will go ahead in the near future in Gloucester Lane and Cedar Road. The lime tree in the churchyard will be dealt with by Windrush, tree
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Boxing clever for wildlife
USERS of the social services day centre in Pershore put up bird boxes they made with the help of the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers at Tiddesley Wood on Monday. The Three Springs Day Centre provides day opportunities through leisure, recreational
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Willersey
VILLAGE FORUM: The February meeting was again well-attended and the chairman, Maurice Andrews, welcomed many new residents attending for the first time. Among the many subjects reported upon and discussed were: Highways maintenance and parking; heavy-goods
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As regards to Broadway...
I was sorry to read that the retailers in Broadway are having problems with burglars and my sympathy goes out to them. However, one has to ask why there are problems in this pretty village? Could it possibly be due to the fact that the village is now
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Leslie Joseph in the Office Suite
THE first major stage production of Alan Bennett's Office Suite will appear at the RSC in Stratford on Monday. Alan Bennett, possibly the greatest living writer about the English, acutely observes the foibles, failings and funny ways of characters, which
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Award-winning show
What does a cow, the Bible and Shakespeare have in common? The answer - The Man Committed Thought - a one-man show performed by Patrice Naiambana. It won the Scotsman's Fringe First award in 1999, after its first showing at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
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Big entry list for race date
HORSE RACING: The Harkaway Club point-to-point has a massive 257 entries for its nine-race card which starts at noon on Saturday at the popular Chaddesley Corbett course. There will be quality as well as quantity on show, especially in the Men's Open.
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Steve beats tough terrain
ATHLETICS: Steve Gould worked his way through the field to win Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club's Treat Multi Terrain eight-mile race on Sunday. Gould also led the host club to a team victory as he clocked 47 minutes 10 seconds. The course, starting
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Beeston loss a set-back for Stourport bid
HOCKEY: A first defeat since the Christmas break pushed Stourport back into the National League Division One relegation play-off place. Two early goals gave the town problems on Saturday and they eventually fell 3-2 at high-fliers Beeston, failing to
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Goals fly in to boost the ladies' run
HOCKEY: Three players scored two goals each as Stourport Ladies thrashed Evesham 8-1 in Worcestershire League Division One. Stourport's domination began within eight minutes when Wilma Martin scored though Evesham levelled swiftly from a short corner.
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Class run-out for Nathan
MOTORSPORT: British champion Nathan Freke finished sixth after switching to the first running of a new class at Little Rissington. Freke tested himself against the UK's top drivers in the European ICC class for six-speed gearbox engines which has restricted
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Division One glory for Nigel
GOLF: Nigel Smith won Division One of the second February Stableford at Cleobury Mortimer with 37 points, on back nine from Pat Fleming. Results, Div Two: Steve Best 38, Dave Beach 37; Div Three: Rick Clayton 37, Gerry Redmond 36. March Stableford Div
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Cox pair triumph
GOLF: Husband-and-wife partnership Trevor and Edna Cox were again victorious in Habberley's Mixed Winter League. They recorded 61 nett to win, ahead of Alan and Jan Harrison with 65. In both Men's Winter League fixtures, there were ties for first and
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It's the A team
SNOOKER: Snooks A continue to dominate the Kidderminster Wednesday League, not only heading the table but holding the highest break to date through M Payne's 78. And they are joint leaders in the most wins to date with 14 through D Rees, who shares the
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First briefing on review
TEACHERS, parents and governors eager to find out more about the education review under way in Wyre Forest are urged to attend the first public meeting in the district on the issue. The event, hosted by Stourport Town Council, will be held at Stourport
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HALF A SIXPENCE Rose Theatre, Kidderminster Until Saturday
Flash Bang Wallop! what a show by Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society. Half a Sixpence tells the story of HG Wells's eponymous hero, Arthur Kipps, who goes from rags to riches and almost back again, losing sight along the way of what is really
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Rampant Riley
CHESS: Kidderminster's Mark Riley scored an excellent victory for Worcestershire's first team against Derbyshire at Spondon. The only other Wyre Forest player, secretary and skipper Maurice Bissell, was less fortunate as he was beaten from a drawn position
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Charity cheers for regulars
PUB-GOERS at a Stourport watering hole could soon see a new first aid unit in the town thanks to their generosity. Punters at the Astley Cross Inn have collected £8,094 over four years but they still have a little way to go to reach the £9,100 target
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Avenue should be relief road
ONCE again a decision has been taken behind closed doors with regard to Linden Avenue, Kidderminster, without proper consultation of the residents who live in the immediate vicinity outside of the road. This road is now to be closed to lorries - WHY?
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Raw vitality captured in simple songs
English Song Series: Ralph Vaughan Williams - On Wenlock Edge - Five Mystical Songs THIS is a set of songs recorded by two of the leading male soloists in the country, namely Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) and Simon Keenlyside (baritone), accompanied by
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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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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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Nymph is right for Robert
KIDDERMINSTER angler Robert Calder used a nymph to catch eight fish at Shatterford Lakes, weighing a total of 10.5lb on the Andy Capp Pool. Seven anglers caught 48 trout between them on the lake with an average weight of 1lb, while the best flies were
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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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MOORLANDS FARM
WEDNESDAY, Meadow Pool: Dave James 86lb 6oz (peg 54), P Little 59-9, I Chadwick 32-3. Thursday, Island and Moors: Mike Henshall 41-10 (Moors 6), James 32-4, P Short 25-0. Friday, Bank and Moors: James 82-8 (Bank 11), P Jones 78-10, Colin Pace 61-4. Sunday
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Crown Court date for witness case man
A MAN accused of witness intimidation is facing jury trial at Worcester Crown Court. Sammy Shinton, 19, of Dunlin Drive, Kidderminster, denied the offence and pleaded not guilty to a second charge of common assault. He was granted bail by Judge John Cavell
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Cleared of attack on ex-wife
A MAN has been cleared of attacking his former wife after insisting he acted in self defence. Brett Murphy told a jury that Hilary Mehew, who was six inches taller, launched herself at him on a visit to his home in St Cecilia Close, Kidderminster. He
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MARK'S TACKLE
LYTTELTON: R Speller 12-12, B Chesson 11-10, D Holland 9-02-8dr. KDAA, Wednesday: S Braithwaite 32-9 (roach, chub), N Ball 28-0 (chub), I Winter 26-11 (barbel). KDAA, Sunday: P Cook 21-15 (six barbel, peg 85), J Rollinson 16-3 (103), K Wright 14-1 (104
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Community must come before greed
I REFER to the recent article describing the proposed redevelopment of Victoria Carpets Cricket Club sports field into a hotel and leisure complex. This illustrates yet another example of commercial greed and ignores the feelings of the local community
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BEWDLEY AS
THE next contest will be at Haye Farm, Bewdley, on Sunday. The draw will be made at 9am. On Monday, the annual meeting is at the Waggon and Horses public house.
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BLACK BOY AC
STRAWBERRY Pool: B Hudson 4-10, R Moule 3-3, C Royce 2-6. The next match at Strawberry Pool is on March 16 with an 8am draw.
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Riverside access - the full story
MAY I correct the letter by Mrs T Green about the access to the riverside via Coopers Lane in Stourport. Coopers Lane was not named until 1992. In fact it is my late father's name. There was NO public access to the riverside until after the toilets were
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HARRIERS ARMS AC
A PRESENTATION evening is at the Harriers Arms, Hoo Road, Kidderminster, tomorrow from 8pm. All members and guests are asked to attend.
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Tax rise unjustified
MAY I express my resentment at having to pay such a large increase in Council Tax. With inflation at 2.7 per cent, how can an increase of 11.9 per cent be justified? My wife and I, like many thousands of others, will be getting a pension rise of around
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WATERSEDGE AC
A CONTEST will be held on Sunday at Sion Farm with a 7.30am draw. All subscriptions are due before this match.
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Corbett cheer
CHADDESLEY Corbett returned to third place in West Midlands League Division One South with a fantastic 5-3 win at fellow high-fliers Mahal. Richard Burton (two), Ian Vogel, Craig Pratt and Neil Lucas scored the goals with Terry Smith providing four assists
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Sign on for sixes event
MASONS Road is the venue for a junior six-a-side event being organised by Stratford Town FC. The John Smart Six-a-Side tournament will be staged on Sunday, May 18 when 12 teams from four different age groups will do battle. All sides will be guaranteed
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Riverside romp ends long wait for victory
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League AFTER 16 league games without a win, third division Riverside secured victory in style. They found the net six times against struggling Wickhamford as a hat-trick from Middleton and further goals from Cuthbert, Marks
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Scheme is worse
I WOULD like to comment on the article "Waste set to go to capital" (Shuttle/Times and News, February 27). If our waste authority does not want to do the job that they are paid for then I suggest that they resign en bloc and at least save the hard-pressed
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Title chances boosted
Littleton 3, Droitwich Spa 1 LITTLETON revived their Midland Combination promotion hopes with last Saturday's hard fought victory against fellow contenders. Although securing the title now appears to be beyond their reach - Barnt Green are one point ahead
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Dog rescue thanks
FOREST Dog Rescue would like to thank all those who supported street collections in Bewdley on February 15, which raised £101, and in Kidderminster on February 22, which raised £179. This will be used to contribute towards kennelling and veterinary care
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Team effort key to win double
AN EXCELLENT all-round team performance resulted in Evesham Ladies completing a league double over Bredon on Sunday. Although having the majority of the play and creating numerous chances, it took Evesham until the stroke of half-time to open the scoring
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Joyce red tarnishes third straight success
Evesham Utd 3, Atherstone Utd 0 A THIRD Western Division double in the space of seven days was slightly tarnished by the late sending off of Wesley Joyce. It was an earlier red card for Atherstone's Chris Day that ultimately decided Saturday's spoils
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The World is their canvas for school art
PUPILS at Bowbrook School, Peopleton were celebrating their wide knowledge of art in a three-day exhibition held in the school hall earlier this week. Each class produced work on difference artists from all over the World including Africa, Switzerland
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Plea for afternoon toddler group
IS there anyone out there who runs or knows of any toddler groups or clubs which operate in the afternoon? I have recently moved to Kidderminster and am a single mum who works part-time every morning and gets home at about 1.30pm. I can't seem to find
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Second-half rally
BURLISH Olympic must rely on Worcester dropping points if they are to take the first Kidderminster County Women's League title. They slipped up at Redditch United and needed a stunning second-half comeback to draw 3-3. Olympic were 2-0 behind by half-time
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Town unable to match rival centre
I READ the article regarding the Merry Hill shopping centre with interest.(Shuttle/Times and News, February 20) As someone who prefers to shop there, I think it is very unfortunate that parking charges are to be imposed. Merry Hill provides a wide range
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You 'nose' you should be raising some cash!
PEOPLE around the Vale are gearing up for one of the biggest fundraising days of the year next Friday - Red Nose Day. Evesham and Pershore Housing Association staff will be following the 'Big Hairdo' theme of this year's Red Nose Day and will be coming
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Norris guides Ferndale to first league point
FERNDALE Youth U-17s secured their first point of the season in the Stourport and District Youth League with a 1-1 draw at home to Mostyn Rangers. Steve Norris was the Ferndale scorer and Richard Earp replied for Mostyn. Top team Burlish Olympic U-14s
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Pancakes put some filling in charity coffers
St Andrews School in Evesham have raised a flipping fortune for charity. All the children took part in a pancake tossing competition to raise funds for the school's adopted charity Pourtage. The money will help families who have children with special
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Town Hall gets facelift
OWNERS of the Riverside Centre in Evesham will begin essential repair work on the Town Hall building this week. The surrounding pathway has been blocked off for months now. Members of the public have been complaining about the hazardous conditions the
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Football fixtures
SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE Rochdale v KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS DR MARTENS WESTERN DIVISION STOURPORT SWIFTS v Cirencester WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH CHADDESLEY CORBETT v BEWDLEY TOWN (2.45pm) Leominster Town
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Top-two chances struck by defeat
FOUR points now separate Kidderminster Carolians and the Midlands Three West (North) joint leaders after a shock 18-9 home defeat to Willenhall. With trips to Shrewsbury and Burton plus a home clash with Lichfield left, KCs face an uphill struggle to
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Town determined to survive
A RARE but well deserved away win moved Stourport above Redditch to third from bottom in North Midlands One. They triumphed 20-15 at Woodrush after their forwards dominated proceedings from the off. Good tactical kicking by stand-in fly-half Rob Humphries
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Village control city side
CHADDESLEY Corbett U-7s retained their unbeaten record against Worcester with a 30-15 success and a 25-25 draw at Sixways. Ross Westwood and Louis Ellsmore enjoyed a try feast to ensure the home side could not establish a convincing lead in the drawn
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Double lift for Harriers chances
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' play-off hopes have been given a boost with the loan extensions of Fraser Digby and Dion Scott. Goalkeeper Digby and defender Dion Scott have become an integral part of manager Ian Britton's side and helped them revive their promotion
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Bickerton makes excellent opening
DROITWICH professional John Bickerton was on course to keep pace with the leaders as the Dubai Desert Classic got under way today. He was two under par after just seven holes following an eagle three at the par five third. Bickerton, however, dropped
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Dring brothers on pace
THE Stilton registered Parrot Print TAL made its 2003 cycle racing debut in the 31st edition of the Severn Valley road race on a circuit under the shadow of the mighty Severn suspension bridge. Worcester's Dring brothers and Gavin Poupart on his sparkling
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Champion show from Norton
CHARNWOOD 1 WORCESTER NORTON 6 WORCESTER Norton women's first team are Midland Premier Hockey League champions. In a style that exemplified why they are the best in the Midlands, they crushed third-placed Charnwood to illustrate how they have dominated
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Sleigh rides to success
WORCESTER school pupil Zo Sleigh began her equestrian season in the best possible style with victory at the Hurstbourne Premier League Dressage Show in Hampshire. The "Premier Shows" attract many of the top dressage riders in the country and are closely
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Woods salute for brave City lads
RAY Woods paid tribute to his Worcester City academy side who lost out on penalties to Loughborough College in the PASE League Cup semi-final yesterday. City were narrowly beaten 5-4 on penalties with the two sides level at 3-3 after full time at St George's
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Signs of spring
February had some wonderfully warm and sunny days, which after what had been a drab, but relatively mild winter were most welcome. It was on one of these days I chose to visit Hurcott pools and wood nature reserve. I rode my bicycle there, which meant
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER READING GROUP
The featured book on Monday will be Oranges are not the only fruit by Jeanette Winterson. New members are always welcome at meetings at Cleobury Mortimer library, starting at 8pm. The junior reading group will be meeting on Tuesday in the library, at
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER BRIDGE CLUB
A Mitchell movement was played over five tables on February 25, when Steve Clifton and Nigel Wilkins were first in north-south position with 67 per cent, just one per cent ahead of Gerald and Joy Link. In the east-west position, David Brown and Terry
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KIDDERMINSTER RAILWAY CIRCLE
Mike Denholm will present a show entitled Preserved Steam at the Severn Valley railway station, Kidderminster, on Wednesday. Admission is free for members, but non-members are welcome, for a nominal charge. For further details contract Peter Brooks on
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ARELEY KINGS WIVES
A Body Shop "fun" evening will be held on Thursday, March 13 at 8pm, when the guest presenter will be Shelly Wood. All ladies, whether members or not, will be welcome at the meeting, at Areley Kings Methodist Church, a temporary change of venue.
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DIABETES UK
The Kidderminster/Wyre Forest branch will be holding its annual meeting on Wednesday at the Postgraduate Centre, Kidderminster Hospital, starting at 7.30pm. The guest speaker will be Richard Downing, consultant vascular surgeon from the Islet research
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WYRE FOREST CAMCORDER CLUB
The Natural History Competition for the WH Milner Rose Bowl was won by chairman Bill Every, who visited The Wild Fowl and Wetlands Trust in February. Other entries were Out and About by George Johns, Swans and Dolphins observed by Roy Rowles, and John
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WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
An indoor meeting will be held at the Corn Exchange, Kidderminster, on Thursday, March 13. Rosemary Marris will give an illustrated talk entitled Islands to the Highlands, starting at 7.30pm.
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NATIONAL TRUST
The Wyre Forest and District Centre's February speaker, at Baxter College, Kidderminster, was Bruce Hall, chairman of the Cotswold Canals trust. The trust began in 1972, being formed to protect and restore the Stroudwater Navigation Canal, also the Thames
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BRINTONS WALKING CLUB
A walk will depart from the Horse and Jockey pub, at Far Forest, on Sunday, between 9am and 9.30am. Check-in is from 8.30am. Teams must have a minimum of six, one to be the leader and must pass checkpoints and finish together. All dogs must be on leads
