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Arsonist's bus attack
FIRECREWS feared vagrants sheltering from the morning cold could have died in an arson attack on a bus depot. They arrived at the First site, in Padmore Street, Lowesmoor, Worcester, to find one derelict bus and one training bus ablaze. A call to the
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Firm pulls out of WRI plan
PLANS to develop Worcester's Ronkswood Hospital site for an industrial and retail park have been withdrawn after criticism that it did not provide enough jobs. Worcester City Council planning officers recommended councillors to refuse Robert Hitchins
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County horse fair runaway success
THE second Midlands Equine Fair, held at Malvern over the weekend, turned out to be a runaway success. More than 4,200 horse enthusiasts descended on the Three Counties Showground for the two-day event, twice as many as last year, and well above the organisers
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FOR WAR: Veteran says action is needed now
WAR veteran Dick Valentine says Saddam is a tyrant "worse than Hitler" - and that war on Iraq is the only way to retain world peace. Mr Valentine, from Kenwood Avenue, Worcester, is no stranger to conflict. His boat was torpedoed in the Battle of the
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Malvern will miss out after star's sudden death
MALVERN Theatres will miss out on playing host to the entertainer and entrepreneur Adam Faith, after the star died of a massive heart attack at the weekend. The actor and 60s pop star was due to appear in Love and Marriage at Malvern Theatres between
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New fascia
AN application for a new shop fascia sign has been made by Sharps Bedrooms to Wychavon District Council. Planners will decide whether to accept the proposed signage alteration to the shop at 10 Market Place in Evesham.
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Listed building could be new flats
A LISTED office building could be turned into apartments if Worcester City Council approves the plans. Barbourne Works, on the junction of Northwick Avenue and Sabrina Avenue, was originally a printing firm, before being occupied by a clothing manufacturer
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£500 reward for stolen bike's return
A MAN from Warndon is offering a reward for information leading to the recovery of his £3,900 motocross bike, after it was stolen from his garage. Shaun Adams, aged 35, said he would give £500 to anyone who provided information leading to the recovery
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Homes scheme taking shape
A NEW housing scheme in Leominster is stepping up a gear. The Marches Housing Association's new flats are beginning to take shape along with the Moravian church hall which is being renovated and converted. The Marches Housing Association has entered into
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Traffic at twice the limit
SPEEDING motorists are being told to slow down after pupils at a Worcester primary school clocked drivers going almost twice the limit. In the space of two hours Dines Green Primary School pupils found most cars travelling down the A44 Bromyard Road were
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08/03/03 - Bedworth United 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 1
Saturday, March 8, 2003 KEVIN Banner equalised for Rovers but a last minute goal left them with nothing to show rom their visit to Warwickshire. A one minute silence before the game in memory of Ashley Read was observed impeccably by all.
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10/03/03 - Cinderford match date set
BROMSGROVE Rovers have re-scheduled their home Dr Martens Western match with Cinderford Town for Tuesday, March 18. The original fixture was postponed on Saturday, March 1 as a mark of respect to Ashley Read and his family following his tragic death last
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10/3/03 Ticket details for Shrewsbury
THE Shrewsbury game at Aggborough on Tuesday, March 18, will only be all-ticket for away fans who are to be given the whole south stand. But Harriers supporters are being urged to buy a ticket before the match due to the reduced capacity created by the
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Children up to speed on menace
IT'S heartening to see Dines Green children helping road safety officials to drive the anti-speeding message home. In two hours, they recorded dozens of cars speeding on the nearby A44 - the fastest almost twice the 30mph limit. Eleven people have been
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Maureen had no interest in such a spotty Potty. . .
THE refrain of the familiar chart hit flowed from the lounge, a serpent of sound snaking its way up the stairs and into the pit that only just about qualified to be described as a bedroom. "Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey..." warbled The Searchers
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Park and Bickerton in the money
HEREFORD golfer David Park fired a final round of 68 to earn £16,000 and a top 20 finish in the Dubai Desert Classic. Park finished in tied 16th on eight under par, just ahead of Droitwich's John Bickerton who also had a good tournament at the Emirates
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Bulls maintain play-off hopes with vital win
HEREFORD United maintained their challenge for a much-desired play-off spot with a crucial 2-0 win over rock-bottom Kettering in a scrappy Nationwide Conference clash at Edgar Street. Headed goals from midfielder Ben Smith and right-back Matt Clarke -
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Williamson prepares for biggest fight of his career
LEROY Williamson will draw on the inspiration of idol Sugar Ray Leonard for the biggest fight in his five-year professional career in six days time. The 29-year-old Worcester fighter competes for the vacant Midland and British Masters titles in Nottingham's
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Jim hoping his Best Mate can beat odds
JIM Lewis knows that history will be against him this week when Best Mate returns to Cheltenham. Lewis' eight-year-old wonder horse, which so gloriously brought the Gold Cup to Worcestershire last March with the kind of Hollywood finish dreams are made
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10/3/03 - Cardents are the leading scorers
CARDENTS were the top scorers in Monday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. Their total of 466 was enough to beat Wild Bunch by 18 pins. Division One Hillbillies 421 (20) S.Lane 47, Wasps 384 (0) R.Mann, M.Newman
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6/3/03 - Singles showdown looms
THE semi finalists in the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League singles knockout are C Tyler (Flinstones), D Griffin (Dragons), K Spink (Nomads) and K Senter (Harlequins). Division One P W L D P Dragons 17 13 3 1 135 Crown Jewels 17 12 5 0 116
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All the latest movies and where to catch them
THE PIANIST (15) Powerful Holocaust drama marks a return to form for Polish master Roman Polanski. Odeon, Worcester 2.00, 5.00, 8.00. FAR FROM HEAVEN (12A) See feature, right. Odeon, Worcester 12.30, 3.50, 6.15, 8.45. UCI Merry Hill 1.00, 3.30, 6.15,
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Stourport Swifts FC - Fixtures and results - 2002/03
Sat July 20 Halesowen Harriers (a) 3-1 Mulders, Stanier, Dobson Sat July 27 Boldmere St Michaels (a) 1-4 Giddings Mon July 29 Stourbridge (h) 3-2 Giddings, Stanier, Fletcher Thurs Aug 1 Rushall Olympic (h) 2-3 Bailey, A Nicholls Sat Aug 3 Telford United
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Birds of a feather
REGARDING your leader (Evening News, Tuesday, February 25) in praise of the new Archbishop of Canterbury , Dr Rowan Williams can't be all bad - he has a beard. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon.
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He knows nothing about humanists
GEORGE Cowley often boasts of his high intelligence quotient (IQ) yet is never able to illuminate on his often ill-informed letters. His latest response (You Say, Monday, February 24) to my most recent letter on the dangers of religious fundamentalism
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Pensioners and cut-price fares
I WAS surprised to read Councillor Simon Geraghty's claim that OAPs in Worcester have better concessionary travel than those in Malvern Hills and Wychavon (Evening News, Monday, February 24). It is my understanding that pensioners in those two districts
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Mine's a pint of real ale
A WINNING logo has been selected to help promote a real ale festival, which is being held in Bromsgrove this summer. Members of the Bromsgrove branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have chosen the logo for July's beer festival, following a flood
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Bus boss takes a ride
TOWN leaders have been told to tackle transport issues by angry passengers who feel they are being let down. Diabolical Public transport in Droitwich Spa was branded diabolical by pensioner Sheila Price, of Blackfriars Court, at the town's annual meeting
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10/3/03 - Weekend county results
SATURDAY SOCCER NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Division Three: Rochdale v Kidderminster - postponed. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Hereford 2 Kettering 0. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Western Division: Bedworth 2 Bromsgrove 1; Redditch 2 Swindon Supermarine 1; Stourport 1 Cirencester
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Whats on in Worcester.
Until April 6: A view of China in the 1920s, at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum. For further information telephone Julien Parsons on 01242 237431. March 8-May 3: Exhibition by Alan Smith of his new Ellipsis Series, at Worcester City Art Gallery &
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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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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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Blair revolt? Count me in!
THERE is little point taking a stand if you don't get the credit for it. So Richard Taylor was a little aggrieved to see that one national newspaper had wrongly listed the size of last week's rebellion against Tony Blair's handling of the Iraq crisis
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Michael Fabricant ate my guinea pig
AN MP publicly admitted eating a giant guinea pig in Peru this week. It was quite possibly bred by a charity from Worcestershire. One of the region's MPs, Bill Wiggin, wanted to know what it tasted like. But he didn't find out, as the conversation was
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Raft of challenges for regional producers
A RAFT of challenges faced the regional food and drink industry, according to Sir Donald Curry. But Sir Donald, who chaired the Growing Your Business conference, at Hagley Hall, near Kidderminster, on Friday, said there were also "masses" of opportunities
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Go for it, food firms told
FOOD producers from throughout Worcestershire attended an inspirational conference, where they were told by one of the industry's foremost figures to "go for it". The Growing Your Business - Maximising Regional Potential conference, held on Friday, was
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Village post box has its own thatched roof
This attractive walk is a sort of figure-of-eight based on Inkberrow, so it's possible to do just half of it if you prefer to keep things short. But it's worth doing all of it if you can, perhaps taking a lunch break close to the halfway point at one
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Alert after killer bug found in hotel spa tub
A KILLER bug alert has gone out to 16 Herefordshire tourists who stayed at a Somerset hotel. A nationwide hunt is under way for up to 100 people who stayed at Cricket St Thomas Hotel and Leisure Centre, Chard, last month, after the deadly Legionnaires
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AGAINST WAR: Age is no barrier in the anti-war protest
HUNDREDS of anti-war protesters from across the region brought their banners and chants to Malvern at the weekend. "Stop The War" leaflets were distributed, and placards displaying everything from "3:17 Judgement Day" to "Wyre Forest Against War" were
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Residents welcome phone box closures
BRITISH Telecom's scheme to slash the number of payphones on the streets of Worcester has won residents' backing because of continuing vandalism. The city council was informed by BT that 28 phones would be removed because of a drop in use of more than
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State-of-the-art buildings ready to take pupils
FLAGSHIP classrooms to show the shape of things to come at a Worcester school have been officially blessed and opened. Two new classrooms, complete with interactive whiteboards, have shown pupils at Blessed Edward Oldcorne RC High School what is in store
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Al takes on new role
A TOP policeman has left the beat in a bid to banish unruly tenants for Evesham and Pershore Housing Association. Al Tandy retired as Pershore town beat manager last Saturday and is ready to take on his new role as the associations' first ever anti-social
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Attack on shop owner
TWO men armed with wooden sticks attacked a Stourport shop owner as he left work at the weekend. The incident took place outside B&A News Stores, in Minster Road, at around 10pm last night. Another man tried to stop the attack and both he and the
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Businesses unite to promote the county
SOME of Worcestershire's top business brains have come together for the launch of a new website to promote the county. The latest meeting of Worcestershire Ambassadors - a group of around 90 senior businessmen - saw the introduction of www.ambassadors.uk.com
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Chance to head for the Silk Road
STUDENTS at University College Worcester could be travelling further afield for a Chinese takeaway. Chen Wen Xian, who has recently completed a four-month course at the St John's campus, wants two students to follow him back to his college in north-west
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Mum facing jail over peace demo
A MOTHER-of-two could be facing jail after joining other peace protesters at a Midlands airbase. Kate Holcombe, of West Street, Evesham, has been charged with criminal damage and recklessness and is set to appear at Cirencester Magistrates Court on Thursday
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Ellen raises a glass to 100 years
ELLEN Wilcox was raising a glass today as she celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends. A grandmother of four and great-grandmother of seven, Mrs Wilcox has already received the customary telegram from the Queen. Mrs Wilcox, who has been
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10/3/03 Another game bites the dust
THE weather struck Kidderminster Harriers yet again on Saturday when their Division Three game at Rochdale was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. It was the only match in the whole of the Nationwide League programme to be cancelled. Harriers have now
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Rochdale v Kidderminster
The games was called off this morning due to a waterlogged pitch and no new date has been set.
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Raise your glasses for a uniform night
FORMER city pupils are being invited to dig out their old school ties for a grand reunion. Chicago Rock Caf, Worcester, is holding the School Reunion night to help raise funds for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust. As well as being a chance to meet old
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A journey through time and space
There is Sweet Music - English Choral Songs 1890-1950. The Cambridge Singers directed by John Rutter. THERE is something special about an entire recording of choral songs by different composers. Turn on your music machine and allow yourself to be transported
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'Lugsy' signs for www.thisiswccc.co.uk
IN his benefit year Worcestershire County Cricket Club's David Leatherdale has signed up to www.thisiswccc.co.uk to write a weekly column giving an new perspective for on and off field happenings at New Road. The all rounder, affectionately known as '
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10/3/03 Frustration from the stand
MANAGER Dave Titterton was an animated spectator as he watched Stourport Swifts settle for a solitary Dr Martens Western Division point in a 1-1 draw with a dour Cirencester Town side. Titterton, forced to watch from the stand due to a two-match touchline
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'When anyone says I'm pretty, I can't believe it'
There's no more respected actress working today in the film industry than Julianne Moore. The slim, luminous redhead is up there with the likes of Meryl Streep and Susan Sarandon, women who avoided any sex symbol packaging and have been allowed to shine
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City trialist makes mark
TRIALIST Angus Martin scored a hat-trick on his debut for Worcester City reserves as they romped to their biggest win of the season. The St George's Lane club thrashed Atherstone United 8-1 in the Midland Combination Reserve Division with the ex-Irish
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Sixways men are knocked off top
JOHN Brain got back to work today after watching his Worcester side drop from pole position in the race for promotion. The Sixways director of rugby was at Goldington Road on Saturday to see National One title rivals Rotherham take top spot with a 40-
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Disputed injury time goal costly for Bromsgrove
A CONTROVERSIAL injury time goal sentenced Bromsgrove Rovers to a costly 2-1 defeat at Bedworth United in the Dr Martens Western Division. It was Rovers' first game since the death of Ashley Read, which was marked by a minute's silence beforehand. Early
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Titterton frustrated at draw
Stourport Swifts manager Dave Titterton was an animated spectator as he watched his side settle for a 1-1 draw against a dour Cirencester Town side in the Dr Martens Western Division. Boss Titterton, forced to watch the game from the stand after being
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10/3/03 - Radio stars visit Aggborough
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers were paid a visit by two members of the BBC Radio One team today as part of the forthcoming Comic Relief Red Nose Day. Sports presenter Mark 'Chappers' Chapman and Dave Vitty from the Chris Moyles Show started their tour of the
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This system just cannot work
THE Evening News issue of Friday, February 21, concerning the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, made alarming reading. Trust chairman Michael O'Riordan's defence of the performance of the trust was pretty uninspiring. But, to be fair to him, he
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Come fly with them
DO you ever dream of flying? Skydiving is as close as it gets, and Mencap, the UK's leading charity for people with a learning disability is inviting your readers to take on the challenge of a lifetime and leap out of the open door of an aeroplane from
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There's no Christian backlash
WHENEVER a Muslim fundamentalist murders innocent men, women, and children, by acting as a suicide bomber, or by forcing hijacked aeroplanes to fly into building, there is no Christian backlash against the Muslim world. Trade and diplomatic relations
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Back frontline staff, cut bosses' numbers
I READ with dismay the headlines in the Thursday, February 27, edition of the Evening News. I worked as a district nurse for 19 years and saw many changes. Now that surgeries have practice nurses, all mobile patients are already treated there and not
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10/3/03 - Sixways men are knocked off top
JOHN Brain got back to work today after watching his Worcester side drop from pole position in the race for promotion. The Sixways director of rugby was at Goldington Road on Saturday to see National One title rivals Rotherham take top spot with a 40-
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10/3/03 - City trialist makes mark
TRIALIST Angus Martin scored a hat-trick on his debut for Worcester City reserves as they romped to their biggest win of the season. The St George's Lane club thrashed Atherstone United 8-1 in the Midland Combination Reserve Division with the ex-Irish
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Events taking place in and around Worcester.
March 7: Salsa for absolute beginners classes at 8 High Street, Pershore. For further details telephone 01386 556665. Starting on March 7: New monthly dance commencing. Ballroom and Latin only. (no Sequence). Dancing to Brian's SuperSounds at Fernhill
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Spelling out future of Lychgate name
TOPS High Street Stores has obviously done some research into Worcester's past. That is why the developer has decided the Lychgate name should not be dropped from the shopping centre after all. But there is still more homework to do, if a letter from
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10/3/03 - County football fixture guide
THIS week's fixtures for football clubs across the two counties include: TONIGHT Midland Floodlit Youth League South: Evesham United v Cinderford Town. TOMORROW West Midlands Premier Division: Bromyard Town v Smethwick Sikh Temple (7.45); Gornal Athletic
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Arc of military triumph
Joan Of Arc: A Military Leader by Kelly Devries (Sutton, £7.99) THE career of the saviour of France lasted barely a year. Betrayed by her countrymen and burned at the stake by the English invader, the story of The Maid is a legend that gains intensity
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Nasty poker game
Isabella and the Strange Death of Edward II by Paul Doherty (Constable & Robinson, £17.99) I WASN'T aware of anything strange in the way that Edward II died. Brutal, perhaps. He was carted off to Berkeley Castle and had a red hot poker shoved up his
