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Cup test for Blues
BIRMINGHAM City Ladies head into the County Cup final on Sunday hoping some of Sunday's bumper 583 gate will return to cheer them on against arch rivals Aston Villa Ladies. Blues are bidding to win the trophy for a record third successive season after
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Headless race to the title
HEADLESS Cross Ladies may not be good enough for the BBC or the FA but they kept the pressure on league leaders Kidderminster with a 9-0 win at the weekend. Struggling Racing Club Hibernian were polished off despite manager Rob Auld keeping goal machine
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Multiple crash causes rush-hour traffic chaos
A MULTIPLE car pile-up on a main road in Malvern caused massive disruption during rush-hour traffic yesterday evening. The smash between the four vehicles occurred at junction of Poundbank Road and Barnards Green Close at about 4pm. One man, who was driving
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Women face leaders
REDDITCH United Women manager Steve Tayler could be set to chop and change his squad ahead of the visit of league leaders Kidderminster on Sunday. Redditch take on the runaway leaders at Studley (ko 2pm) looking to avenge a recent 7-2 defeat but Tayler
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Plans are welcome
STUDLEY manager Mark Chambers has cautiously welcomed proposals for an expanded Nationwide Conference but says he is sceptical about the changes coming into place for the new season. Chambers was set to be without defender Ian Mitchell and goalkeeper
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Firefighters in London to lobby
FIREFIGHTERS from Hereford and Worcester lobbied Parliament in a bid to settle the on-going pay dispute. Around two dozen members of the Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade travelled to London yesterday as negotiations were thrashed out between the Fire
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Beware of teenage trio
POLICE in Kidderminster are searching for two teenage girls and a teenage boy who conned their way in to the home of an elderly woman. The incident happened at 4.30pm on Tuesday, March 11, when the woman opened her door to them and was told by the girls
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Reward offered by shop owner for jailing of robbers
A TERRIFIED shop owner was attacked by two men during an attempted robbery. Now he is offering a £1,000 for information leading to their conviction. Police are still looking for the men responsible after two people were arrested in connection with the
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Recycling on every doorstep
A WORCESTERSHIRE MP is championing a new law that would ensure every household in the county is provided with doorstep recycling. Peter Luff is backing the bill, which will be debated in Parliament tomorrow. At the moment only Wychavon District Council
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Your car will be safe here
WORCESTER City Council has been presented with an award for the safety and security of one of its car parks. West Mercia police have given the 100-space Tallow Hill car park its most prestigious security accolade. The chief inspector of the Worcester
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Flats 'will aid young buyers'
YOUNG people trying to get a foot on the first rung of the housing ladder in Worcester could benefit if a new discount housing scheme goes ahead. But developer Chris Hemming will need the city council's backing first. Mr Hemming, managing director of
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Award for tip top First Aid
YOUNG First Aiders who should be commended for acting quickly and calmly in an emergency situation are being sought for an awards ceremony. Last year Bromsgrove teenager Rachel Clements was named Young First Aider of the Year by St John Ambulance. The
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Post office plan for pub gets go-ahead
PLANS for a post office in the Blue Bell pub at Callow End can now go ahead - almost a year after the village post office closed its doors. Landlady Ann Curnock said the post office could be in place by August, or even earlier, after the Union Pub Company
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All the songs from the shows
THE Expressive Arts team at Hanley Castle High School, near Upton-upon-Severn, is busy preparing to present this year's musical extravaganza. The Musical Workshop Extravaganza is the main school production for 2003 and features show-stopping tunes from
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Passenger boom for travel by air
BUSINESSMEN and women in Worcestershire who travelled from Birmingham airport during February were among more than half-a-million passengers who made it a record month for the airport. Birmingham International Airport (BIA) handled 549,963 passengers
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Victoria's scaling musical heights
UP-and-coming Tenbury flautist, Victoria Guise, has been chosen to play at a concert with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra on March 25. Since early February, Victoria, a pupil at Tenbury High School, has been involved in special workshops for
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Town to get more bobbies on beat
A FULL-TIME sergeant, more officers on the beat, including a detective-constable and a part-time civilian desk clerk, have been promised by West Mercia Police. After repeated public concerns that something must be done over crime in the area, senior officers
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Council Tax rise one of smallest in the country
MEMBERS and senior officers at Malvern Hills District Council are hailing the success of a long-term budget plan which has enabled them to make this year's Council Tax increase one of the smallest in the country. Final stages were put in place at last
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Church joy as first phase of work is complete
WORK specified under the first phase of restoration at St. Mary's Church, Stanford with Orleton, has been completed at a cost of £229,400. Apart from the retentions, which are covered by church reserves, the sum has been paid, thanks to English Heritage
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13/3/03 Harriers hit by Melligan call-up
TEN-goal John Melligan will miss two big Division Three away games at Lincoln and Macclesfield before the end of the season due to international commitments. The 21-year-old Dubliner will play for Republic of Ireland U-21s in their UEFA Championship qualifiers
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13/3/03 Brit reveals Molby offer
IAN Britton has admitted he could have joined Jan Molby in his ill-fated move to Hull City during the summer. But Britton, who has kept the approach quiet until now, turned down the lucrative chance and stayed on as Kidderminster Harriers manager. The
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Tuning in to new radio station
WYRE Forest folk have given the thumbs up to the district's newest radio station. Kidderminster FM owner Muff Murfin said: "I have never had such an immediate response to a station going on air and I think a lot of that is down to the Shuttle/Times and
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Flying start for schools cash protest
ANGRY parents at two Kidderminster schools have signed more than 200 protest letters demanding extra Government cash for education. More than 100 have so far been signed by parents of children at St John's CE First School, Blakebrook, and a similar number
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13/3/03 Preview: Cambridge United v Kidderminster
THERE is an impressive record to maintain when Kidderminster Harriers make their first Division Three trip to Cambridge United on Saturday. Harriers have yet to be defeated by any of the sides relegated from Division Two last season with four points from
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Heritage 'in our hands'
THE heart of Kidderminster is set to become a "conservation area" in a move designed to protect the town's heritage. The plans for Vicar Street, Exchange Street and parts of Oxford Street and High Street would give planners a bigger say over changes to
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Bourton-on-the-Hill
AT the recent parish council meeting the preparations for the local elections on May 1 were discussed. Election papers were distributed and the first meeting of the new council will be held on May 5. There is a vacancy on council and it is hoped that
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Bredon
ST RICHARD'S HOSPICE: Bredon now has formed its own local group to raise the profile of St Richard's Hospice in Worcester. They hope to raise some money along the way. The hospice is now in its 18th year and it looks after 1,000 patients and their families
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Eckington
FOES RACE NIGHT: Held on Friday, March 7, at The Bell Inn was a great success. About 50 people enjoyed the racing and betting and the buffet supper provided. Thanks go to all the race sponsors, those who came along on the night, those who bought raffle
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Inkberrow
BULB SHOW: Welcoming the many visitors who had braved a wet and windy afternoon to attend the Inkberrow and District Horticultural Society's Spring Show, which was held at the village hall on March 8, chairman Tom Hodgkinson also thanked all those who
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Pershore
FILM AT NUMBER 8: With Pershore and District Film Society, Saturday, March 15 at 7.30pm, The Secret Garden, 1hr 40mins. GALLERY AT NUMBER 8: From March 17 to April 5, an exhibition by Stan Vick. TRAINING COURSES: March 17 - Interview Techniques 9.30am
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Golden boy is two good
Cradley Town 0 Studley 3 STUDLEY hitman Craig Pountney furthered his Golden Boot claims with a brace inside the first nine minutes against dismal Cradley. The pint-sized striker scored from the spot after being hauled down by Town keeper Tim Beech in
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Dream is over for Redditch
REDDITCH Hockey Club's promotion dream lies in tatters despite a 2-1 derby win over arch rivals Bromsgrove at the weekend. Any elation among the Redditch players as they trooped off the pitch disappeared when news of the Rugeley result filtered through
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Ladies stay in the hunt
REDDITCH Ladies pocketed only their third point of the season in the county battle against Bournville at the weekend. The Bromsgrove Road side came away with a 1-1 draw - their second stalemate against their former Worcester League neighbours. The method
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Cashmore dominates nationals
SWIMMING sensation Claire Cashmore added to her ever-growing medal collection with a great display at a top competition. Cashmore won 10 golds from all her S9 class individual races at the Disability Sport England National Junior Swimming Championships
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Stourport fly into a tough test
HOCKEY: A big confidence boost leads Stourport into an English Hockey League Division One show-down with leaders Old Loughtonians. They welcome the top team to town on Sunday (1pm) after roasting Brooklands 5-0 last weekend. Goals from leading scorer
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Bailey's five-goal Stourport blitz
HOCKEY: Kate Bailey scored five goals to lead Stourport Ladies to their third eight-goal victory in three weeks, beating Camp Hill. The ladies are lying fourth in their division, just one point behind Bromsgrove who they entertain on Saturday. Camp Hill
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13/3/03 - Time to tune into the Trueman show
SPEND a little time with an old coach and they will, sooner or later, get on to the subject of wasted potential. It is one of those criminal offences in sport, one which carries with it a sentence of lingering frustration as the years tick by. The nature
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Marathon man will not stop
ATHLETICS: Les Jones admitted his "love affair" with running is set to go on after the Kidderminster man completed his 100th race at marathon level or further. The 53-year-old negotiated a gruelling 40-mile track ultra-marathon around Jenner Park, Barry
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Status secured
ATHLETICS: International runner Matt Vaux-Harvey was the first Kidderminster and Stourport team member to complete the fourth of the Birmingham Cross Country League Division One races. Vaux-Harvey came 10th at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, while
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Home fortress
VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury Mortimer kept their 100 per cent home record in the West Midlands League with a 3-0 victory over a young Kineton Riga side. The villagers triumphed 25-17, 25-13, 25-17 on Sunday with joint players-of-the-match being Lindsey Rankin
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LA TRAVIATA Polish State Opera of Wroclaw Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton
NO matter how often I see this wonderful Verdi opera, I still get a buzz out of that glorious music, from the excitement of the opening party scene, to the emotional ending. I cannot imagine anyone singing the role of Violetta, the "fallen woman" Dumas
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New kart is a joy for Nathan
MOTORSPORT: Nathan Freke took the chance to go long-circuit testing at Donington Park in his new lightweight F1 kart. There was an open day to allow karters to practice for the future European 250cc Superkart Championship and 125cc British Championship
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Rob's belt boost
MARTIAL ARTS: Ju jutsu instructor Robert Tiene buckled up his fourth-dan black belt after 20 years of training from the age of eight. Tiene, who runs a class in Kidderminster, has been under the instruction of Ross Ianoccaro who is president of their
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'One mission' message takes to the skies
MORE than 200 balloons heralded the start of a nine-day parish mission in Wyre Forest to celebrate the Catholic faith. The event, organised by the churches of the Holy Family, Bewdley, and St Wulstan's, Stourport, was launched on Friday. Pupils from St
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Lift for St John's
SNOOKER: ST John's E moved off the bottom of the Kidderminster Wednesday League with a 3-2 victory over Wribbenhall A. St George's B were beaten 5-0 by second-placed Franche A and dropped into the bottom slot. Other results: Pockets B 3, St Johns C 2;
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Swimmers dive in to charity event
TOMORROW is the deadline for signing up to a swimathon at Stourport Sports Centre in aid of a national cancer charity. The week-long programme of events, which starts on Monday, includes seven individual or team swims of up to 10,000 metres. The centre
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Samurai's medal sweep at Open
JUDO: Samurai finished top of the medals table at the 17-club Derbyshire Open Championships with six each of gold, silver and bronze. Emily Watson and Amy Oertel opened the scoring in the lightest U-28kg category with two medals. Watson reached the semi-finals
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Cobras fend off raid from Shropshire
BASKETBALL: Ian Marriott top scored with 18 points as Airedale Kidderminster Cobras defeated Shropshire Raiders 74-48 in a battle of two West Midlands Premier League strugglers. Cobras were caught out defending too deep as two late three-pointers gave
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Rick helps pupils
BASKETBALL: Students from Stourport High School are enjoying expert tuition from Worcester Wolves coach Rick Salvason. The nine-week course, which also benefits middle school pupils, are running on Monday evenings for boys and girls. It has been part
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Super Steve is up for the cup this season
DARTS: Black Boy captain Steve Bradbury's outstanding record in cup competitions continued when he made the last eight of the Banks's Bewdley League singles knock-out. Bradbury, who defeated D Austin and R Lloyd to make the quarter-finals, was joined
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Aces moving up
BOWLING: The Aces won both their Gilt Edge Short Mat League matches to hit the top five for the first time this season. They comfortably beat Untouchables 22-11 but had to fight harder against Brintons, winning 21-18 after being held to an 8-8 draw in
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Big club meet
MEETING: Chester Road Sports and Social Club have their annual meeting at the clubhouse next Thursday from 7.30pm.
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Housing in for criticism
A REPORT issued today highlights ''important weaknesses'' in the housing service provided by Redditch Council. Audit Commission inspectors have awarded the council just one star for its ''fair'' housing service and have said prospects for its improvement
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Lessons in litter
A NEW officer at Redditch Council wants the support of the public as he attempts to enforce the clean-up of litter from the town. Roger Thatcher became the environmental health enforcement officer at the council in January. His new role will not be just
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Round UK in a night
THE successful stage adaptation of Bill Bryson's best-selling book Notes from a Small Island stops off at Forum Theatre, Malvern on Thursday, March 20. Starring Steve Steen and adapted and directed by Paul Hodson, it follows Bryson on one last trip around
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Plucky pensioner sends teenage gang packing
THREE teenagers conned their way into the home of a Harvington pensioner by claiming to be leaving a gift for their granny. The three then barged their way into the kitchen but the pensioner ordered them out of the house. And Kidderminster Police are
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MOORLANDS FARM
WEDNESDAY: E Banner 28-0, R Baxter 25-0, P Short 20-0. Thursday: David James 34-0, Colin Pace 33-7, E Roberthan 11-14. Friday: Pace 37-0, Adam Toal 21-3, B Checkett 18-8. Saturday, Island, Moors and Bank: James 38-2 (Bank 20), S Palmer 30-12, Brian Cawley
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Cleared of attack
A 19-year-old man has been cleared at Worcester Crown Court of attacking another customer in a Chinese takeaway. The prosecution offered no evidence when Leon Wilkes, of Tudor Road, Bewdley, appeared for trial on a charge of assaulting Damon Bradley causing
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COCK AND MAGPIE RODMASTERS AC
CONTEST on Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, bridges 9-10, Sunday: Robert Evans 23-12, Jerry Bartlett 4-14-08dr, Stan Jones 4-8-0, Reg Bastable 4-5-8, Paul Wilson 2-4-0, Dave Oliver and Brian Palmer 2-1-0.
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Guilty of affray
A KIDDERMINSTER man has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty at Worcester Crown Court to theft and affray. Richard Jones, 21, of Broad Street, admitted stealing a mountain bike belonging to Christopher Oliver on Boxing Day in 2001. He also pleaded
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BANKSIDERS AC
BYE contest at Wash Pool: R Jordan 5-13, D Moles 2-10, M Brickles 1-4, G Wilkes 0-3. The next contest is at the same venue at 8am on Sunday. There will be a meeting at the Old Bear on Sunday, March 23, at 10.30am.
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PARK INN AC
HAYE Farm: Dave Parry 30-6, Rob Cox 25-5, Steve Wilson 22-6-8, Chris Lyons 15-6. Larford Lakes: Mark McGinley 16-2, Roy Carter 15-8, Parry 8-3, Carl Carter 8-2-8.
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Impose new 'wheelie fine'
I NOTE with some disgust and dismay that we will soon have a reduced refuse collection service inflicted on us. Perhaps it would be prudent to take some preparatory action. Having recently returned to live in Kidderminster, I have been appalled by the
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Bike thefts spark warning
POLICE are advising people to be vigilant after a spate of attempted garage and shed burglaries took place in two days. A green Kawasaki KMX was stolen from a garage in Coronation Way, Kidderminster, between 12.30am and 6am on Tuesday. Another attempt
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Tafft tops in thrillers
Pershore Tn 3, Rugby Tn 3 A STOPPAGE time equaliser denied Pershore victory over the Midland Combination Premier Division title chasers. Goalkeeper David White who had earlier produced a series of top-class saves, dropped the ball four minutes into time
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Hospital protest has backfired
THE quote from Liz Davies, leader of Wyre Forest District Council, in the Shuttle/Times & News of March 6, that the council is "merely the tax collector for others" was, frankly, surprising, even from her. The whole budget process must have passed
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Holders sent crashing but Workies stroll on
HOLDERS Mickleton Rangers crashed out of this season's Evesham Hospital Junior Cup at the hands of fellow Evesham Sunday League first division side Bretforton VIC Sports. The winners will be joined in the semi-finals by Evesham WMC, 5-0 winners over league
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Bayliss clinches Forest Brinton key strike
THE absence of several key players did not stop Wyre Forest Brintons completing a West Midlands League Division One South double over Leominster Town with a 4-3 victory. But Leominster took an early sixth-minute lead at home through Daniel Stack and added
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County cup final
BEWDLEY Town take on Midland Combination Division Two promotion chasers Littleton in the final of the Worcestershire Saturday Junior Cup. The two will lock horns at Worcester City's St Georges Lane ground next Wednesday with Littleton aiming to retain
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Ladies knuckle down for draw
Evesham Ladies 1, Malvern 1 UNITED showed just how much they have improved this season when they held physical and experienced opponents to a draw on Sunday. Malvern had already inflicted three heavy defeats on the Robins in various competitions this
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Magical musical
Brigadoon Astwood Bank Operatic Society THE decision to deviate from the usual Gilbert & Sullivan to take on the musical Brigadoon has been vindicated with a hugely enjoyable production. A sell-out audience saw an enchanting, magical Scottish Highland
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Vale peace protester expected in court today
A MOTHER-OF-TWO from Evesham is expected to appear in court today after setting up a peace camp and protesting outside a Midlands airbase. Kate Holcombe, of West Street, was arrested at her first demonstration at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire last Thursday
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Extra cash for more bobbies?
I WAS surprised to see a report in the March 6 issue of the Shuttle Times and News stating that one benefit flowing from the increase in the West Mercia Police Authority's budget would be a boosting of "the number of bobbies on the beat". I was not aware
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District's 5pc adds value without cuts
IN answer to a number of letters relating to this year's rise in Council Tax, may I try to put it into perspective? The actual rise in the amount to be charged by Wyre Forest District Council is five per cent - this means an extra £7.63 a year, or less
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Vale too strong
Vale Wdrs 3, Evesham Utd 0 WANDERERS had to work hard and, despite having most of the play, found it hard to create any real chances. A strike from Tom McLaughlin from just inside the area finally gave Vale the lead in the first half. The second period
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Move to top of table
Evesham Utd U-13 2, Welland 1 UNITED moved to the top of the Mercian league after a hard-fought victory over the League Cup finalists. Ben Bearcroft was again the match winner with both goals. After five minutes the Welland keeper dropped a cross from
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Pupils enjoy a taste of Egypt
TEACHERS at St Nicholas C.E. Middle School, Pinvin, decided the show must go on when a touring theatre company was forced to pull out of a visit on Tuesday. The Onatti Theatre Group was due to perform The Child King, a play about Tuthankamun, as the climax
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Single goal settles it
Peopleton 1, Evesham Utd Robins U-9 0 ROBINS fell to their second successive single goal defeat after dominating most of the match. Peopleton took the lead in the opening few minutes when a long-range shot came back off a post. Keeper Tom Bennett saved
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Holmes' star role
DUDLEY United held Ferndale Girls U-16s to a 2-2 draw in a Central Warwickshire League top-of-the-table clash. Stand-in keeper Natalie Holmes won player-of-the-match, while Stacy Whittall and Emily Gilbert scored.
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It's all change at village's playgroup
THE Kylsant pre-school play-group in Broadway has changed its name to The Little Friends pre-school playgroup to help boost its profile in the area. Treasurer Linda Witts said the playgroup, based at Broadway Youth Club, in Leamington Road, changed its
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All aboard for a night of railway nostalgia
HONEYBOURNE, one of the rail stations on the Cotswold Line which first opened 150 years ago, is to be the venue for a special evening of rail nostalgia to mark the anniversary. Rail enthusiast Mike Clemens, of Pershore, who has produced a series of successful
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Turner double fires seconds
THE second team took centre stage with a 24-14 beating of Ledbury in the Merit Table after Kidderminster Carolians firsts' game was cancelled. Ledbury were unable to find any prop forwards for the friendly but did send a complete seconds' side to Marlpool
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Tries galore for clever Cleobury
FRINGE players were given a run-out as Cleobury Mortimer hammered Shrewsbury seconds and thirds 65-3. Coach Ian Smith selected eight players previously unfamiliar to him and made up the numbers with keen first-team regulars. Youngsters Paul Burrows and
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Villagers stun Stourbridge
EXCITING Chaddesley Corbett U-7s completed the double over Stourbridge with 35-20 and 35-30 victories at the weekend. Ross Westwood, Louis Ellsmore, Jack Vaughan, Sam Needham, Jennifer Turner and Jos Turner scored, while Declan Hadleigh impressed. There
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Apology on blood tests
THE Alexandra Hospital has apologised for turning people who needed blood tests away on Monday. Around 15 people were waiting to give blood at the hospital when staff called in sick and the service could not be run. However blood tests could continue
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Action halted by sand in Qatar
A SANDSTORM suspended play in the Qatar Masters after three-and-a-half-hours' play in Doha today. South African James Kingston, first man out, was leading the field at three under par after 13 holes when visibility was cut to about 100 yards in places
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New health centre move
PLANS will soon be submitted for a state-of-the-art medical centre in Inkberrow. The original plans for the facility are now being amended and a site near the village school has been earmarked for the project. Wimpey Homes, which has an option on the
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Points vital for Malvern
MALVERN Rugby Club visit high-flying Dunstablians on Saturday desperate for points as they bid to avoid the drop. However, with the number of clubs to be relegated from Midlands One still uncertain, director of rugby David Robins knows his club are in
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Computer at fault, says Alex
THE trust which runs the Alexandra Hospital has shown ''reporting errors'' in its waiting lists, a report has revealed. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust showed evidence of reporting errors in the percentage of patients waiting less than six months
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New sense of hunger following break
The Werner Swanepoel column THERE is a real appetite among the lads for the Plymouth game on Saturday. Sometimes, when you are in the middle of a long league season, matches can be viewed as ones to get out of the way. Not this one! I think the mini-break
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Alex helps stub habit
HIGH-impact visual displays will be set up to encourage staff, patients and visitors to the Alexandra Hospital to quit smoking. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is working closely with the Smoking Advisory Service to provide help and support today
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George's welcome return
FLAMBOYANT darts showman Bobby George will be making a return visit to Worcester tonight. George, twice a world championship finalist and a television commentator, will be taking on local players in a series of matches at the Lakes pub in Ambleside Drive
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Room is a life saver
AN old storage area will be transformed into a much-needed £40,000 facility at the Alexandra Hospital in about six months after tireless fund-raising by the League of Friends. A dedicated room for 'multi-disciplinary' meetings is to be built where cases
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Are you a winner?
WINNERS in a recent competition, who each win a family ticket to the Midlands Equine Fair at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, on Saturday or Sunday, March 8/9, were: Nicole Boother, Coneygree Terrace, Chipping Norton; Mike Clarke, Windmill Road
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FAR FOREST WI
On February 18 Janet Ince described The Work of a Funeral Director, guiding members through the process of arranging a funeral. She also explained her role in alleviating stress and helping relatives through this extremely difficult time. She related
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
On Sunday, there will be two rides, both leaving from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride, starting at 9am, will go to Weobley, in Herefordshire. The B ride starts at 9.30am, and will visit The Spiders Webb cafe, near Cosford, Shropshire.
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FRIENDS OF KIDDERMINSTER CARPET MUSEUM TRUST
On Thursday, March 20, Richard Pugh-Cook and Melvyn Thompson will talk about Weaves, Looms and Mills. The talk, at Kidderminster Library, will begin at 7.30pm.
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LICKHILL WI
John Fletcher gave a talk about Roy Castle, a Story of Hospices at the February meeting. Dates to remember include Tuesday, March 25, at the Forum Theatre, Malvern, when Graham Walton, father of the world's only all-girl sextuplets, will be the guest
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STOURPORT FLORAL ART CLUB
On her return visit to the club on Monday, February 24, area demonstrator June England made arrangements of flowers and foliage available at this time of the year. A basket of spring flowers and two glass vases holding multi-bloomed white amaryllis were
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FRIENDS OF YORK HOUSE
A spring coffee morning will be held at the Day Centre, New Street, Stourport, on Saturday from 10am until 12.30pm. Everyone will be welcome, to join members for coffee and cakes, tombola and raffles. A sponsored "Bluebell walk" will be held in Shrawley
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AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
The first meeting at the new venue, Brintons Chainwire Club, Kidderminster, took place on January 7, when Bill Mahoney G3TZM, vice chair of the RSGB's repeater management committee, presented an illustrated talk on Repeater Licensing. On February 18,
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Playing at home
STRATFORD conductor Jenny Barrie is joining forces with local musicians to perform composer Stephen Dodsworth's Tryptich at Holy Trinity Church in the town. The work, which was commissioned by the Leamington Sinfonia, was first performed in Leamington
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RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION
The Wyre Forest group has organised a five-mile walk at Feckenham on Sunday. Walkers will leave New Road car park at 10am, and are advised to wear suitable clothing and footwear, and to take any food or drink they require. Dogs are only allowed with the
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Czechs booked
THE distinguished Czech musicians, the Panocha Quartet, will play one of Martinu's finest works at Pittville Pump Rooms in Cheltenham on Sunday. The programme features Martinu's Quartet number five, Beethoven's Quartet in F minor and Haydn's Quartet in
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Music with a royal flavour
MUSIC lovers are set for a treat with a special concert at St James' Church in Chipping Campden on Saturday. St Michael's Singers from Coventry Cathedral, recognised as one of the finest and most versatile choirs in the Midlands, will be among the highlights
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WYRE FOREST FILM CLUB
On Tuesday the featured film at Kidderminster Library is At the Height of Summer, directed by Anh Hung Tran. This Vietnamese film, which deals with food and family relationships, lasts one hour 52 minutes, and starts at 7.30pm.
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Contract service may boost dairy profits
BUSINESS Link Gloucestershire has warned farmers they may be losing thousands of pounds annually from their bottom line by not taking time to analyse their milk contracts properly. According to agricultural adviser Roger Smith: "As dairy farmers know
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Conservation group breaks 10,000 mark
MORE than 10,000 people in Gloucestershire now support wildlife conservation in the county. In the past five years, membership of the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust has increased from 4,400 to break the 10,000 barrier. "The amount of people joining proves
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Paul joins the partners at record-breaking 32
PAUL Oughton, of Moreton, has set a record for the old established firm of agricultural advisors and land agents, Moore, Allen and Innocent. At 32, he has become the youngest person in the firm's 150-year history to be promoted to a partnership. In the
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13/3/03 - Sprague's treble lifts Worcester
WORCESTER NORTON 1sts 4 WEST BRIDGFORD 3 WITH only three games to go in DTZ Midlands Division One, Worcester Norton men's first team are in pole position to be promoted to the Midlands Premier League after a tough win at home to West Bridgford. They now
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13/3/03 - Norton aiming to keep their focus
WORCESTER Norton women's first team aim to maintain their momentum in the Midland Premier League in order to go to the National League play-offs in a positive frame of mind. On Saturday they visit Hampton-in-Arden at Warwick University (12.30pm). Squad
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13/3/03 - Pershore close in on title glory
PERSHORE 1sts 5 ASTON UNIVERSITY lsts 0 THE scoreline flattered Pershore following a disjointed performance in their penultimate DTZ League match of the season. They started confidently and created several chances which they failed to convert, Dale-Smith
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From the archives March 14 1903
100 Years Ago March 14 1903 At a meeting of the Pershore Board of Guardians the Master's journal stated complaints had been made about the diet. Pea soup should only be given in the winter; bread should be given as well as vegetables with meat, and the
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Solihull poised
SOLIHULL enjoyed a double boost at the weekend - without kicking a ball. The Powergen North Midlands One leaders saw title rivals Worcester Wanderers slip to a surprise defeat at neighbours Woodrush. And the Portway tenants breezed into the quarter finals
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Alcester roll call
ALCESTER hope to return to strength for Saturday's trip to struggling Old Wheatleyans after having to field A and B teams at the weekend. Pat Lamb's A team went down 22-5 in a friendly against higher league Shipston at the weekend but the result was academic
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Yard-stick for Kings
KINGS Norton skipper Pete May wants to upset Old Yardleians' title hopes at the weekend. The Ash Lane outfit are condemned to a bottom three finish this year but can still have a say in the title race by beating Yards in the nearest they have to a derby
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Five go to Worcester for the day
FIVE Ways Old Edwardians will have to pull off the shock of the season to end their pointless campaign on Saturday. The Masshouse side visit title-hopefuls Worcester Wanderers and look to be on a hiding to nothing after 15 back-to-back league defeats.
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Building on the future
WORKMEN have been getting unique views of Redditch as progress on the multi-million pound NEW College development continues. The building, which will be largely glass and steel, is now taking shape and views from the upper floors reveal both the extent
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Conservation, Nature and History Societies
Rural England -- Wychavon District: Mrs L Gorman, Elm Tree Cottage, White Ladies Aston, Worcs (01905 345659). County Archaeological Service: Contact Archaeology Officer, Woodbury Hall, University College Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester (01905 855455
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13/3/03 - New sense of hunger following break
THERE is a real appetite among the lads for the Plymouth game on Saturday. Sometimes, when you are in the middle of a long league season, matches can be viewed as ones to get out of the way. Not this one! I think the mini-break for the squad has done
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Theatre
Hippodrome, Birmingham - Jenufa, Thursday. Elixir of Love, Friday. Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci, Saturday. Buddy, Tuesday until March 29. Alexandra, Birmingham - Go and Play Up Your Own End, until March 29. Repertory, Birmingham - Racing Demon
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Rail service on the right lines!
RAILWAY companies have taken a lot of stick in recent times so it was nice to hear of a railway that has been building up a head of steam. Not only that but its small trains always run on time and are never cancelled. Well, almost never. "The only day
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A castle from the clouds
Elmley Castle was the home of the Beauchamp family before their move to Warwick Castle. The family inherited it from William Mauduit in 1268. Mauduit had been a prisoner of Simon de Montfort during the Barons War.
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Vale 'will have a say' on NHS
MID-WORCESTERSHIRE MP Peter Luff won assurances in the House of Commons on Tuesday that Vale people would be listened to in the consultation process set up by the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust. During a debate, health minister Hazel Blears outlined
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I object to the professionals' takeover
THE headline (Evening News, Friday, February 28) should have read "Professional theatres cannot survive without subsidies". I cannot see how city councillor Paul Denham can be a regular reader of the Evening News. Did he miss the letter by a former city
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Artists pull off a master-stroke
PERSHORE Library will be exhibiting paintings by local artists from Saturday. Watercolours and pastel pictures by John Hod-gkins, of Elmley Castle, and Anne Prater, of Broadway, feature local scenes and landscapes. Both painters are members of the Elmley
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School should stay
I AGREE with Terry Lee's letter, in which he said that Christopher Whitehead School should remain in Malvern Road. To remove it and replace it with a supermarket would be an insult to a great man. It should stay as a memorial to him. Property developers
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Muslims are manipulated
SO they want to ban the tale The Three Little Pigs at a nursery in Batley, West Yorks. It is said that any talk about pigs is offensive to Muslims. What is it about this left-wing cancer that is sweeping through this great country of ours? Using the Muslim
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Bonjour to visitors
TEMPORARY homes are needed for French schoolchildren who will be arriving on an exchange visit in Pershore next month. The children will arrive in the town on Sunday, April 6. They will stay for six days, going on trips during the day and some evenings
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Homes facing funds shortfall
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's announcement of additional funding for nursing and residential homes has received a lukewarm reception. The council plans to allocate around £1million pounds to this area, an increase of between three and five per cent.
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Why was no formal bid made for Swan?
arding the Swan Theatre, its future operation and indeed existence over and above the simple reduction of funding. For John Phillpott to constantly attempt to make it about personalities is not strictly accurate and, given his championing of Chris Jaeger
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Tight rein could be kept on horse firm
A SUCCESSFUL Broadway horse-training business could be prevented from expanding because of Wychavon District Council's policy not to allow development in a rural area. The owner of Peasebrook Farm in Cheltenham Road wants to construct a Cotswold-style
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13/3/03 - Warriors warned of Yates threat
WORCESTER Rugby Club's management duo of John Brain and Andy Keast have admitted they are wary of 'destroyer' Chris Yates. The 16-stone centre was released by Worcester in the summer but returns to Sixways with Plymouth Albion on Saturday in the National
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A wife's gift of life for husband
A FATHER who came within months of dying from kidney failure has been given the best birthday present ever by his wife - the gift of life. David Daubney, aged 43, hopes to live a normal life after he and his wife, Elaine, underwent kidney transplants
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Robins on road in bid to rock Rovers
PHIL Mullen takes his revitalised side to county rivals Bromsgrove on Saturday on the back of three straight victories. Rovers have won just two of their last seven Western Division matches - a slump that followed a 1-0 defeat at Common Road in December
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Thrower Mike makes mark
TRAINING sessions at Lough-borough College and Bath Univ-ersity have kept Vale athlete Mike Tarran in touch with international competition. The Littleton javelin thrower has been plagued by injuries since winning the Midlands AAAs title in 1999. Serious
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Why was no formal bid made for Swan?
arding the Swan Theatre, its future operation and indeed existence over and above the simple reduction of funding. For John Phillpott to constantly attempt to make it about personalities is not strictly accurate and, given his championing of Chris Jaeger
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'Vandals are not to blame' - SA chief
A SALVATION Army captain has dismissed fears he and his wife are leaving Kidderminster because of harassment and vandalism. Ian Mountford said he and Tracey are taking a sabbatical and plan to move back to their native Stoke-on-Trent to spend time with
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Charity boost to 'paint town red'
YOUNG and old are preparing to paint the district red tomorrow to raise a smile - and lots of money - for Comic Relief. Schools, businesses and council workers will take on a host of crazy challenges to collect money for hundreds of projects to tackle
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Call for more to join town carnival
A CALL has gone out for stallholders to book their pitch now for this year's Kidderminster carnival. Organisers hope to attract scores of stalls and sideshows to entertain the crowds at the Brinton Park showground on Saturday, June 21. Chairman Colin
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Group says it with flowers
A NEW Wyre Forest anti-war group will say it with flowers when it joins a national protest against possible conflict with Iraq. Members of Wyre Forest Against The War are planning to travel to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to show their feeling against
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Bus firm blames council for lack of infrastructure
BUS company First blames some of the problems highlighted on Wyre Forest District Council for failing to provide a good transport infrastructure in the district. First spokesman Dave Maciejewski said the main stumbling block to an improved bus service
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What's On Guide
Thursday, March 13 Geg Theatre Company: Macbeth, Palace Theatre, Redditch. Until March 15. Tickets from 65203. Welsh National Opera: Jenufa, Birmingham Hippodrome. Tickets from 0870 730 1234. Go and Play Up Your Own End, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham.
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No 'extra' charge for elderly
A WYRE Forest bus company has denied claims that it has introduced an "extra" charge for pensioners travelling to Kidderminster town centre. Councillor Fran Oborski claimed a pensioner travelling to the town centre from Offmore had been told she would
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Tafft tops in thrillers
Pershore Tn 3, Rugby Tn 3 A STOPPAGE time equaliser denied Pershore victory over the Midland Combination Premier Division title chasers. Goalkeeper David White who had earlier produced a series of top-class saves, dropped the ball four minutes into time
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Students trading places
BUSINESS tycoons of the future face the ultimate test when they go direct to the public on Saturday. Students from seven schools will be showing off their wares at the Wyre Forest Young Enterprise trade fair at Kidderminster Town Hall. Products ranging
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Post offices to close next month
TWO Kidderminster post offices will definitely close next month. The Bewdley Road office will shut on Saturday, April 12 while the Broadwaters branch in Stourbridge Road will call it a day on Thursday, April 24. Post Office head of area Paul Maisey said
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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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County's in action
THREE local youngsters will be back in county action at Raunds Town FC on Sunday. The Worcestershire FA have named Evesham duo Adam Blake and Matthew Staley and Pershore Town's Matthew Lane in the squad for the latest match in the Midlands Youth Championships
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No 10 date for 'special' teacher
PRIME Minister Tony Blair took his mind off the Iraq crisis when he played host to Kidderminster special needs co-ordinator Liz Packwood on Monday. The Franche First School employee was one of 200 from across the country invited to 10 Downing Street for
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Down to earth!
Stourbridge Lions 44 Pershore II 7pts AFTER a 38-20 trouble free win over Tew-kesbury the previous week, Pershore's second string came down to earth with a bump when they took on well drilled and experienced opponents. With the gale to their backs in
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Fabric store go-ahead to create 10 new jobs
TEN new jobs are on the way after a plan to convert a disused Kidderminster warehouse into a fabric superstore passed the planning hurdle. The Lion Square red brick building will house a 500 sq metre soft furnishing store run by Paul Broadgate, who already
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Steamy Welsh weekend
THE heyday of Welsh Valleys steam locomotives will be celebrated by Severn Valley Railway this weekend. Trains more than a century old will be featured during the Welsh Railways-themed gala event on Saturday and Sunday. The SVR intends to run the former
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Pianists to showcase their talent
A RECITAL showcasing the musical prowess of two young pianists will be held at Kidderminster Library tomorrow. Tickets will be available on the door for the concert, organised by the Classical Music Society, which will feature Michael Green and Christopher
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Spinning classic tunes
NORTHERN Soul fans from across the country are set to descend on Kidderminster on Saturday for one of the West Midland Soul Club's popular "Nautical William Revival" events. "One hundred per cent classic Northern Soul" tunes will be spun by DJs Steve
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Spring choral concert
MUSIC-LOVERS will be striking a chord at a family event set to hit Wyre Forest this weekend. The Bewdley Choral Society presents its annual spring concert on Saturday at the town's St Anne's Church. The concert, which will feature music by Schubert, Haydn
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Choir ready to do battle
AN award-winning town choir will be flying the flag for Kidderminster at a prestigious singing competition on Saturday. Defending champions Kidderminster Male Choir will be battling it out with nine other groups to try and win the much-coveted Choir of
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Soldiers' stories of Everest feat
TWO ex-SAS soldiers and mountaineers will be conquering Wyre Forest as they present a spellbinding odyssey of their lives at the Rose Theatre this weekend. Bronco Lane and Brummie Stokes will tell of their successful ascent of Mt Everest in 1976, their
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Pensioner given chance to walk
KIND-hearted police officers have dipped into a special fund to help a disabled pensioner to walk again. Eric Lewis, of Greenlands Avenue, Greenlands, was burgled in December and the £3,000 he had saved up for an artificial leg was stolen. The 83-year-old
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Children appeal for day trip cash
A REDDITCH group specifically set up for children with special needs is desperately trying to raise enough cash to take youngsters and their families on a trip to Legoland this summer. WASP Special Needs Club has to raise almost £800 and so far has just
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A tribute to group who care
THE mum of a Redditch teenager with Down's Syndrome has come forward with a heart-warming tale of how the town's YMCA helped her son as a child following an appeal in the Advertiser. Lynne James, of Church Hill, contacted the organisation after an appeal
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MP speaks out to reassure
REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith has spoken out to assure residents a decision to take Britain into war with Iraq will not be made lightly. Ms Smith admitted she was concerned about war but wanted people to consider what other steps could be taken to stop the
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Shop kicks off with pledge to aid hospice
A CHARITY bet kicked off refurbishment celebrations at a Kidderminster betting shop. Harriers manager Ian Britton and player Sean Flynn called in to Coral, New Road, to try to win cash for Kemp Hospice. They were given a £50 bet to place on the Harriers
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Oaks planted
THE newly formed Friends of Morton Stanley Park group started their first project on Saturday - replacing five oak trees lost through storm damage last year. On Monday the landscape and countryside department also planted an oak at Batchley First School
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Double delight for trio of Luddington stars
IT was a case of "doubles" all round at Stratford's annual Irish Day on Monday. Jockey Richard Johnson landed two winners on board favourites Carnoustie and Jakari - a perfect boost ahead of the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival. Trainer Richard
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Eagles soar to success
HIGH Flying Evesham Eagles soared to a 3-2 victory in a marathon match with SDM Outlaws. Alan Chung beat both Sam Byrd and Ollie Smith in the deciding set of the H2O Plumbing and Heating Division 3A clash in the Evesham and District Association but the
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Busy month for members
MEMBERS of Evesham Archery Club were kept busy last month with a weekly open competition. Eight members shot at Gloucestershire's County Championships. The round shot was a Portsmouth, a ten-zone 60cm face shot at 20 yards. Lisa Illingworth and Peter
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Fight for fitness
REDDITCH boxer Adam Mytton has his sights on a place in the National Schools Championships final. But he has a race against time to get fit after injuring his hand in the previous round. The talented 14-year-old is down to take on Darlington's Neil Hepper
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Girls win but boys miss out
EVESHAM High School girls tasted success on the hockey pitch but the boys proved no match for their latest opponents. Louise Rose gave the under-16s the lead against Bowbrook School and it was soon 2-0 when the same player struck again. A strike from
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Seven-up sparkle as county stays on promotion course
SEVEN out of seven for Worcestershire County players who defeated second place Cornwall 21-15 in the British Darts Organisation Inter-Counties League. The ladies B side drew 3-3 with Tracey Bishop coming through a tough opening game to win 3-2. Debbie
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Firms flock to the show of the year
THOUSANDS of people were expected to flock to the Three Counties Showground, in Malvern, today for the second annual Herefordshire and Worcestershire Business Festival. More than 100 businesses and organisations have taken stands at the festival, representing
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No pride in keeping our streets clean
WHY is it that there seems to be an increasing lack of respect and sense of pride in keeping the streets around our housing estates clean, tidy and safe.? Everyday you see supermarket trolleys abandoned along the pavements in the Charity Road/Four Pools
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Parishioners are boycotting church
IN response to your article 'Church cash crisis in Broadway', Journal February 13. It is about time the people running the church were made aware of the main reason for the drop in church attendance is due to the proposed alterations (west end screening
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Health bosses need to consider feelings
South Worcester PCT has made it plain they want to sort out their financial mess at the expense of health provision in Pershore. But they would do well to consider the strength of feeling against their plan before closing the Cottage Hospital and moving
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Flood barrier battle is won
FLOOD campaigners were celebrating today as the Government prepared to pay for temporary flood defences along Worcester's Hylton Road. Westminster sources said Floods Minister Eliot Morley was expected to confirm the funding during a House of Commons
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Teen's death drive
A TEENAGER who died behind the wheel of a stolen car collided with a total of three vehicles after miles of "erratic driving" an inquest has heard. John Smith of Clare Road, Malvern, died from multiple injuries after a crash in Hampton, on the A44 Worcester
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Advice on how to kick habit
VISITORS to Worcestershire Royal Hospital would have thought twice about lighting up on National No Smoking Day yesterday. The hospital's main entrance was decorated with displays warning of the health dangers of the weed. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals
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Rivals hand Church aid
ALVECHURCH took another significant step towards the Midland Combination title without kicking a ball at the weekend. The Smedley Crooke Cup quarter final at home to Fernhill County Sports was an early victim of the wet weather so joint managers Andy
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Lorry driver's kidnap ordeal
Police are appealing for information after a lorry driver was kidnapped and held hostage for nine hours before being released in Worcestershire. The man's ordeal began early yesterday morning on the M74 at Annandale Motorway Services, near Lockerbie,
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We'll be able to name and shame
THE Evening News is set to have new powers to name and shame teenage thugs who cause terror on the streets. The tough measure is at the centre of controversial Government plans to crack down on anti-social behaviour. Home Secretary David Blunkett's White
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Water, water everywhere!
ONE of the things which makes this walk so enjoyable is water: it's everywhere, and that means lots of birds. The River Severn is the most obvious watery asset, and the best place to look for species such as kingfisher. There are huge flocks of Canada
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Whiting on the wall as students come unstuck!
Pershore 5, Aston University 0 ALTHOUGH the scoreline shows an emphatic win for Pershore, they were somewhat flattered following a disjointed performance in their penultimate DTZ League match of the season. The hosts started off in confident mood and
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Cole double the inspiration as villagers ease to victory
Bretforton Ladies 4, Chippenham 0 ON a wet and windy day Bret-forton made the breakthrough in Saturday's league game after 15 minutes. The visitors dominated play and created a number of openings with player of the match Lisa Workman playing well down
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Jinxed Millers
FECKENHAM manager Lee Adams has bemoaned his bad luck after losing the services of six of his seven signings in recent weeks. Defenders Neil and Ian Cooksey both started five week bans on Monday to join the suspended Lee Brosnan. Stuart Douglas has gone
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Flood plain building charge
DEVELOPERS who want to build houses in Worcestershire could be forced to pay for new flood defences. As revealed in yesterday's Evening News, Floods Minister Elliot Morley has ditched proposals for a tax on householders at risk of flooding. But he is
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Schools to take on special pupils
A SCHOOL for children with moderate learning difficulties is to close next summer and its pupils taught in special units attached to high schools. The director of education at Worcestershire County Council, Julien Kramer, is recommending that the cabinet
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Praise for boys who saw blaze and raised the alarm
TWO schoolboys have been praised by firefighters after raising the alarm when they saw a city house ablaze. The blaze destroyed the ground floor of the home, on the corner of Shrub Hill and Lowesmoor Terrace at 3.30pm yesterday afternoon. Firefighters
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Breakdown of train talks may signal silent stations
WORCESTERSHIRE commuters are facing travel chaos unless guards and train bosses can reach agreement tomorrow. The guards are threatening to walk out following a dispute over their safety role. The Rail Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) met on Tuesday
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Open verdict on hunger death
AN inquest jury returned an open verdict on an animal rights activist who died while on hunger strike in protest at animal experiments. The jury, sitting in Stourport-on-Severn, had been asked to consider whether they were sure that Barry Horne, aged
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Blair is 'deeply Conservative'
A FORMER Labour parliamentary candidate for Worcester has accused Tony Blair of being "more deeply Conservative" than Margaret Thatcher in his support for military action against Iraq. Mike Webb, who stood against Lord Walker in the 1987 election, said
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It'll be fan-tastic
SPORTS-mad teenager Kirsty White and teacher Lorna Wyard have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in the World Indoor Athletics Championships this weekend. But they won't be competing in the events. After winning a local radio competition, 13
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Concerts to raise cash
A WORCESTERSHIRE choir is preparing for its new season of concerts - and its latest fund-raising mission. Cradley Singers, based on the Herefordshire and Worcestershire border, has adopted the County Air Ambulance as its charity for the year. The choir's
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Pupils hoping to 'dance all night'
STUDENTS at Pershore High School are performing My Fair Lady this week. Sixth formers Katy Rooke and Sara Spurr share the lead role of Eliza Doolittle. Fellow sixth former Chris Green will play Professor Henry Higgins. Fifth year student Jared Thomas
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Water main headache for town centre
MAJOR traffic disruption is expected in Tenbury Wells at the weekend when Severn Trent Water plans work in Market Street and Cross Street to replace a water mains. The company warned that street closures through the town centre starting on Saturday morning
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Marks and Spencer move on the cards ....but town cinema plan bites the dust
RETAIL giant Marks and Spencer is looking to move "across town" to a flagship store in Kidderminster's new canalside shops scheme, the Shuttle/ Times and News can exclusively reveal. Hush-hush talks are at an advanced stage between developer Centros Miller
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Burner back in spotlight
CAMPAIGNERS who led a successful crusade against plans for a giant £40 million waste incinerator in Kidderminster fear a burner could be back on the agenda for Worcestershire. The Stourport Road facility was finally defeated at a public inquiry last year
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13/3/03 Next for Harriers
THERE is an impressive record to maintain when Kidderminster Harriers make their first league trip to Cambridge United on Saturday. Harriers have yet to be defeated by any of the sides relegated from Division Two last season with four points from both
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£1,000 reward to find raiders
A SHOP owner has put up a £1,000 reward in a bid to catch two would-be robbers - one of whom was given a "good beating" during a foiled raid. Ash Mistry was expecting the attack on his CNA news and off licence store in Minster Road, Stourport, after spotting
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Sailor's joy at kind gift
A GENEROUS Kidderminster jeweller has proved "the world is not full of bad people". Bill Crook was touched by the story of a 21-year-old Stourport sailor whose room was ransacked by burglars shortly after he had left for the Gulf earlier this year. And
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DoT is told of town bus fears
FED-UP council chiefs have asked the Department of Transport to investigate "totally unacceptable" bus services in Wyre Forest. A long-running catalogue of complaints about dropped services and buses not turning up or running late has fired councillors
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17st Paul's plea for 'home life'
A DISABLED 17-stone man is suffering distress and humiliation by being forced to live in his sitting room because he cannot get upstairs. Paul Lewis' mother and full-time carer Sylvia has claimed landlord Wyre Forest Community Housing has told her an
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Dad-of-two dies after burglary
A Stourport father-of-two died four days after his home was burgled on Christmas Day 2001, Worcester Crown Court was told. Edwin Kotla, of Larford Walk, suffered a heart attack, said Andrew Wallace, prosecuting. The family had gone out for a drink on
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School bids to be top of class
A HIGH school is bidding for £600,000 of Government cash to put it at the forefront of science teaching in the district. King Charles I School, Kidderminster, hopes to be awarded specialist school status which would give it the massive cash boost to be
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On trail of war stories
A HEART patient from Wolverley has put pen to paper to write a book about the village's former Army camp to raise cash for a good cause. But Mike Webster, of Hayes Road, is hoping people can help him find more images and information on the American general
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Evesham
BURMA STAR ASSOCIATION: The Evesham branch is holding its AGM next Wednesday at its headquarters, The Bengeworth Sports and Social Club, Coronation Street. All Burma war veterans are invited to attend. Refreshments after the meeting. ROYAL AIR FORCES
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Wickhamford
GARDENING CLUB: The Vale of Evesham Horticultural Society Gardening Quiz Trophy was won by the club's team at the inter-club quiz held at Willersey Village Hall. The team consisting of Jane Gilks, Hugh Blunstone and the chairman Colin Hill won a close
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Award recognises writer's expertise
AN Evesham freelance journalist was named as top feature writer at the Horticultural Writer of the Year Awards during the industry's showcase event Horticulture in Focus at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. John Sutton, a former senior lecturer at
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Harvington
LENT LUNCH: The Ash Wednesday Lent Lunch, organised as is customary by the members of St James church and held in the village hall, was well attended despite the cold, wet weather. Proceeds again will go to the Church of England's Children's Society,
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Honeybourne
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Met on March 5 when Mrs M Boath presided. Birthday cards were distributed. A few minutes silence was observed for Mrs Joan Watts a loyal member who died recently. The annual dinner was a huge success and members now look forward to the
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Point for Church
Alvechurch 1 Feckenham 1 PROMOTION hopefuls Alvechurch failed to gain vengeance against lowly Feckenham in an emotionally charged derby. Feckenham, who hammered Church 4-1 earlier in the season, held on to grab a point at Lye Meadow after a shaky start
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Hospital belongs to people
I AM appalled at the proposal to sell off Pershore Cottage Hospital in order to pay of a debt run up by the whole of Worcestershire. The reason we have our hospital in the first place is thanks to our ancestors who matched the £500 that Charles Ganderton
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Relief's in sight on fickle Severn
IT has taken almost 30 months of anger, frustration, heartache and sheer hard work, but the campaign to protect parts of Worcester from the fickle flooding River Severn is beginning to reap its reward. Since the awful floods of 2000, with each spring
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From Paris to Blockley!
LONDON, Paris, New York, Blockley - a seldom-heard combination of theatrical venues. However, this is the itinerary of a critically acclaimed play, which will be performed at St George's Hall on Tuesday. Far Away is produced by Blockley man William Wilkinson
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Actress at her peak heads for the hills
WHEN actress Janet McTeer comes to Malvern Theatre this month, she won't be treating it with any less importance than the national stages she's become accustomed to. The Olivier and Tony award winner will appear in The National Theatre's new staging of
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Pair among the county's elite
SWIMMING: Two Wyre Forest Swimming Club members achieved places in the county champion final after they won their own age groups in the Worcester Championships. Amy Smith finished third in the 100m butterfly final for all age groups and Hannah Wear was
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What's On
THURSDAY: Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Fred Zeppelin. Wolverhampton: Little Civic - The Kills. Robin R'n'B2 - The Mick Taylor Band. Birmingham: CBSO Centre - Britten Sinfonia. FRIDAY: Kidderminster
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Wetherby place for Supreme Citizen
HORSE RIDING: Jane Williams rode Supreme Citizen to victory in the Ladies' Open event at another popular Chaddesley Corbett Point-to-Point on Saturday. The victory over a muddy course at the Harkaway Club meeting gains the duo qualification to the Gerrard
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Sixth spot for hockey stars
HOCKEY: A superb display lifted Stourport into sixth place in National Hockey League Division One as they thrashed Brooklands 5-0 on Sunday. Stourport are higher than Southgate and Bournville on points difference, while Brooklands are now stranded at
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Kidderminster key clash
HOCKEY: Kidderminster's DTZ League Midlands One struggle continued as they missed four regulars in a 9-1 defeat at Hampton-in-Arden. The town's local derby at home to Old Halesonians on Saturday is vital if they are to move off the bottom of the table
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Preece in front
CYCLING: Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club registered their first win of the season when Stourport's Liam Preece won the first round of the West Midlands Youth Time Trial League at Bromsgrove. Preece's 10 minutes 12 seconds for the five-mile course gave him
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Centenary game
BOWLING: English Bowling Association president Arthur Hockley is to bring a top team to mark Chester Road Bowling Club's centenary this year. The president's team will have players and officials from all over the country to take on the Kidderminster side
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HOME FRONT Acting for Charity Theatre Baxter School, Kidderminster.
THE only prize that has, so far, eluded this talented group at Worcestershire Theatre Festival, is the one for an original play, so Vicky Bagnall and Jane Finch have written one. They not only wrote Home Front, but directed it as well, and if this doesn't
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Daniel double
MARTIAL ARTS: Daniel Tolley took the fighting honours at the British Freestyle Kickboxing Federation's annual presentation night held at the Eclipse Martial Arts Centre in Stourport. The 12-year-old racked up 360 points during the season and was given
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Awards for kickboxers
MARTIAL ARTS: Senior instructor Brian Smith handed out awards to his talented students at the three-year-old Stourport UK Kickboxing Club. The club have had a successful spell as the first kickboxing group to come away with medals from the National Ju-jitsu
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Eagles soar in cup shock
TABLE TENNIS: Division Two side KF Eagles caused the shock of the Kidderminster League Vice President's Cup quarter-finals by beating higher-ranked Bewdley CC A. Mark Bennett won all his games for Bewdley but the Eagles team of Tony Amer, Dave Jeffries
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Ex-champions in call to Arms
BOXING fans had a chance to size up two ex-champs when the duo dropped into a Stourport pub for lunch. Former world middleweight champion Richie Woodhall and one-time undisputed world welterweight champion John H Stracey signed autographs and chatted
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Contest Trapped
GOLF: Janet Trapp won the February Stableford at Habberley and was second in the Ladies' Medal during the month. Veronica Brown won the Medal, while Maureen Maiden was runner-up in the Stableford. Gents' Saturday Winter League: Len Dangerfield and Alan
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Pair progressing
GOLF: A score of 32 points put Cleobury Mortimer's Linda Brazier and Kim Simm through to the first knock-out round of the Daily Mail Foursomes. Other ladies' section results, Bowmaker: Ros Harrop, Felicity Farr and Pauline Willmott 66 points. Stableford
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Title hotting up
CHESS: Kidderminster A are locked in battle with Walsall Kipping and Shifnal/Telford for the Wolverhampton League Division One championship. They kept up the pressure with a comfortable 4-2 win at Lichfield B. Results (Kidderminster first): Frank Pickett
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Institute control
TRIVIA: Bewdley Institute B knocked Cock B off the top of the Bewdley Trivia League when they beat them 64-56. Horn and Trumpet thrashed Black Boy Hotel 72-32 to stay in third place. They still have a game in hand so any of the top three could still win
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Three jobs going
THREE posts are set to go at Forge Mill Museum and Arrow Valley Countryside Centre as part of major shake-up. The move is part of a review of the attractions being carried out by a special panel of Redditch councillors. Up to £500,000 will be spent on
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Curtain up on the Bard
SHAKESPEARE'S tale of disguise, comedy and love begins its run at Stratford's Swan Theatre this month. Described as 'a sophisticated and exuberant comedy of life and love', As You Like It is set against the social and political events of Victorian England
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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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Music and the legend
WEST End musical Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story comes to the Birmingham Hippodrome next week. The production celebrates the life of one of America's most famous singers, tragically killed at the age of just 22, leaving behind a legacy of more than 30 hits
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Fruity catch for angler John
STOURPORT'S John Hardey used tutti fruiti boilies on the coarse-fishing Gainsborough Lake at Shatterford Fishery and caught a 17lb carp. Another Wyre Forest man, Lee McNiel opted for boilies to catch a 15lb carp on the Erics Lake. Casters and worms accounted
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POOLE HALL FISHERIES
THE top angler landed 42lb of mixed fish, his best a 7.5lb common carp, from peg 22 on the Heron using catmeat and maggots. Weights recorded from other pools were from 12lb to 31lb. Sunday Open, Heron: Carl Jones (Strettons) 40lb 8oz (peg 14), Geoff Hodge
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Pizza raid nets £1,400
About £1,400 was stolen in a burglary at Hollywood Pizza in Blackwell Street, Kidderminster. The money was taken from a till, gaming machine and cash box on Sunday between 3.30am and 7.30am after a door padlock was forced.
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Robins on road in bid to rock Rovers
PHIL Mullen takes his revitalised side to county rivals Bromsgrove on Saturday on the back of three straight victories. Rovers have won just two of their last seven Western Division matches - a slump that followed a 1-0 defeat at Common Road in December
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WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC
SUNDAY'S contest at Boldings (Ash): T Hyrons 21-8 (including one fish of 17-1), D Saunders 11-12, R Burrows 9-8, M Webster 8-.5, J Brown 7-10.5.
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Man mugged
AN 83-year-old man was mugged and pushed to the ground as he walked home in Kidderminster late at night. The victim had £200 stolen in the incident which happened in Upton Road. He needed treatment by a doctor after suffering grazes to his left arm and
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TOMKINSONS AC
LYTTELTON 44-79: J Baylie 0-12 (bonus peg), P Burbridge 0-7-8, R Weavers 0-7-0, D Mistowski 0-4-0. The next contest is on Sunday, March 30, on the BAA Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, bridges 12-15.
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Andrews sparkles as Tysoe take a tumble
CLAVERDON'S Tony Andrews took the scoring spotlight on an afternoon of plenty of goals in the top two divisions of the Stratford Alliance. The star marksman scored all his side's goals in a Herald Division Two win over Tysoe United. Kevin Ward managed
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Festival feast prompts rethink
EVESHAM College's Soccer Academy staged its annual Football Festival at Evesham High School earlier this month. Participating teams came from Evesham, Prince Henry's and Alce-ster High Schools and Winchcombe School. The Festival is run to provide an opportunity
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BRIDGE AC
A MATCH will be fished on Sunday on the Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, 7-8, Bird-in-Hand section. The draw will be at 7.30am.
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Honours even in derby clash
AN ABSORBING Wyre Forest derby saw Division One South title favourites Bewdley Town pick up a good 1-1 draw at fellow high-fliers Chaddesley Corbett. But Bewdley were only denied all three points by Ian Vogel's equaliser 14 minutes from time which scrubbed
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Don't scorn diplomacy
I WOULD like to respond to Peter Osborn (Letters, March 6) who criticised my letter about the peace march. I am saddened that anyone would want to pour scorn on the millions who would sooner see diplomacy and international law upheld, rather than dead
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Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
Alcester 2000 U-12 5, Littleton 3 LITTLETON'S unbeaten league run that had lasted for two years was smashed last weekend following a lacklustre display. Littleton were never allowed to settle and gave the ball away regularly. Alcester took the lead when
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Ladies knuckle down for draw
Evesham Ladies 1, Malvern 1 UNITED showed just how much they have improved this season when they held physical and experienced opponents to a draw on Sunday. Malvern had already inflicted three heavy defeats on the Robins in various competitions this
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UDI for Linden Avenue
A NOTE of thanks to our charming neighbour L Steadman, from across the way in Birmingham Road who, commendably dispensing with all self-interest, once again tirelessly speaks out on behalf of the people against the unspeakable goings on in Linden Avenue
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12/03/03 - Hollis is back for United
SOLIHULL goal-getter Simon Hollis is back at the Valley after his club agreed to loan him to Redditch United until the end of the season. The young wing back made an instant impression when he linked up with United for a prolific spell after falling out
