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Attack is labelled illegal by anti-war activist
AN anti-war campaigner has condemned today's attack on Iraq as "illegal" and "utterly outrageous". Isabel Swift, of Worcester's Stop the War Coalition, said the killing of innocent civilians should not be done in our names and has attacked MPs for allowing
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A mother's anguish as her girl gets the call to arms
THE mother of a nurse who has been sent to the Gulf says she is devastated her daughter has had to go. But the Americans' decision to launch the offensive on Baghdad with selective bombing has reassured Brenda Dainty, of Ash Avenue, Brickfields. Her daughter
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Bishop's sadness as war erupts against Iraq
THE Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby (below) spoke this morning of his sadness that the conflict has begun. "As Pope John Paul said, war is always a failure for humanity and a tragedy for religion. "Now that we have failed to prevent war
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Never in the field of canine conflict!
A PLUCKY pooch, who showed "bulldog" spirit after being brought back to life from a heart attack, is now looking for a loving owner to help see out his days. If cats have nine lives, then a little terrier by the name of Winston Churchill, from the National
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Wife's error adds to his heartache
GRIEF-stricken husband Liam Robinson is counting the cost of an insurance blunder by his tragic wife. She inexplicably ticked two boxes wrongly when filling in a policy application form and the mistakes, made three years ago, came back to haunt dad-of-two
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Save the box plan in Upton
A PHONE box due to be removed from the Hanley Road car park in Upton-upon-Severn could be saved after all. Town councillor John Thompson told fellow members of Upton Town Council that he had found relevant information on the Oftel web site. "Part of the
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It's time to check your family tree
FOLK in Droitwich might want to study their family tree after workmen renovating a town house made an intriguing discovery. A block of timber featuring the names of five men from 1889 has been uncovered in a Friar Street property. Droitwich Roofing and
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Dumped rubbish causes concern
THE Environment Agency was called in to investigate after ramblers enjoying a walk across the Powick Hams found household rubbish dumped there. The substantial heap included tins of paint, which could have polluted the water course after being tipped
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Fears over marina plan
AN amended plan for development at Upton-upon-Severn Marina has raised further concerns from town councillors. The scheme, first mooted in October 2000 and revised many times, includes excavating a second marina basin and building a holiday village of
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Stars' goodbye to rock boss
ROCK legend and fund-raiser Bob Geldof was in Bewdley yesterday to mourn the loss of his friend, manager and business colleague. The funeral of Michael "The Mick" Owen, manager of the Boomtown Rats, at All Saints Church in Wribbenhall was also attended
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Blue fan Holly to meet 'one love'
A PERSHORE High School student has won every school-girl's dream - an all expenses paid trip to Norway to meet Blue. "Certainly all my friends are very jealous and they are asking me to pass on their love and to bring back auto-graphs," said an excited
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Porch is restored to former glory
AFTER six weeks of skilled work, the Victorian porch at St Mary Magdalene Church, Little Hereford, has been fully restored to face the wear and tear of future generations. The job was carried out by Orleton builders P H Postons. Carpenter Alan Greening
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Music events top festival bookings
FANS OF Queen and Australia's most famous pop singer have been flooding the box office for the Tenbury Festival. But organisers want to see a boost in demand for other events, including a high-profile wine and cheese tasting and for a production with
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MP adds backing to a new law on recycling
TENBURY'S MP Bill Wiggin has promised Friends of the Earth that he will vote for a new law to ensure that every household in England and Wales is provided with doorstep recycling. Although most MPs are backing the Municipal Waste Recycling Bill, it could
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20/3/03 Drewe: Aim for 10 wins
GOAL hero Drewe Broughton has urged his Kidderminster Harriers' team-mates to treat their last 10 Division Three games as must-win. The recalled Broughton admitted promotion-chasing Harriers seemed to need a half-time telling-off to really motivate themselves
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Sir Bob in tribute to old pal
LIVE Aid hero Bob Geldof and Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant were in Bewdley yesterday for the funeral of close friend Michael "The Mick" Owen. The stars were among mourners at All Saints' Church, Wribbenhall, to pay their last respects to Mr Owen,
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Parents fined for school absences
THE father of two teenage girls who attended just one third of school sessions for months has been warned not to deprive them of a "chance in life". Edward Nunn's daughters Leanne, 16, and 14-year-old Stacey failed to go to Stourport High School regularly
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20/3/03 Ian Britton after Shrewsbury
THE spirit of Kidderminster Harriers players was certainly never in question as they fought back from a crushing early two-goal deficit at home to Shrewsbury on Tuesday. Britton applauded their efforts but admitted they had let themselves down in a terrible
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Bidford
OUT AND ABOUT: The next meeting of the community group has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 8. The funeral takes place today at Bidford church at 2.30pm of Mrs Mabel Smith, of Broom. Mabel was well known in the area. The funeral also took place this
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Fladbury
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION: Only nine members were able to come to the February meeting and were welcomed by Barbara Duckett, chairman. Barbara was attending the Purse Lunch on March 8 when branches would be presenting their purses, hoping to
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Moreton
FLOWER CLUB: Members held their meeting on Thursday, February 27, at Broadwell Village Hall. Demonstrator for the evening was Mrs Glenice Yates, who gave an enjoyable evening with her colourful flowers and sense of humour. The next meeting will be on
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Pershore
RBL WOMEN'S SECTION: The March meeting took place recently. The chairman, Wendy Griffiths, opened the meeting and welcomed members. She put resolutions to be debated at national conference to members. Following the treasurer and secretary's reports, refreshments
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Your dreadful war crimes
An Open Letter to the Prime Minister. Dear Mr Blair IT is my opinion that you, and myself by implication as a citizen of this country, are about to perpetrate dreadful war crimes, which will lead to the deaths of innocent women and children, against a
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Winterfold girls were not foiled
FENCING: Talented fencers at a Chaddesley Corbett school went one step further than last year to win a national title. Winterfold House's U-12s girls' foil team triumphed in the National Schools Championships in Canterbury, Kent. They finished runners-up
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Witty radio star Linda in the Spa
LINDA Smith, crowned BBC Radio 4's Wittiest Person, is coming to Cheltenham's Everyman theatre. Smith, described as 'excellent' by The Times, is one of the sharpest comics around. She wrote and performed her own sit-com for Radio 4 called Linda Smith's
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Twelfth Night comes to park
THE 400th anniversary year of Queen Elizabeth I's death will be marked by a performance of Twelfth Night at Charlecote Park near Stratford. Generator from Warwick's Playbox Theatre is performing the play, which may have been commissioned by the Queen,
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Ruled-out goal sums up day
HOCKEY: A first-half effort was disallowed as Kidderminster went on to fall 3-0 to DTZ League Midlands One relegation rivals Old Halesonians. The town had their chances and thought they had scored through Gary Burkes but it was not given in a goal-less
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Cobras throttle Blazers' record
BASKETBALL: Airedale Kidderminster Cobras recorded a great 70-59 West Midlands Premier Basketball League victory at Bushbury Blazers who were unbeaten at home for more than two years. Mark Bonshor, returning from three weeks out with a wrist injury, top
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20/3/03 - Duckworth happy to play the waiting game
WE know well enough that things move excruciatingly slowly at rugby's HQ. But three months on, after potentially devastating evidence was handed to English rugby's governing body alleging misconduct throughout the sport, there is still no word from the
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Tina's call
PERSHORE High School pupil Tina Ridings has been selected for the England Under-19 cricket squad. The 15-year-old, whose father and brothers play for the local club, has earned a host of county honours and she now appears set for a successful fut-ure
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Titles claimed by challengers
TABLE TENNIS: Two of the Kidderminster League's divisional titles were decided when Jim's Gym A and Bewdley CC E had convincing victories in Divisions One and Three respectively. The Division Two title is still wide open following FK Falcons' 7-3 defeat
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Life Style boost for district's youth
TENNIS: Young people in Wyre Forest have been benefiting from the tennis coaching of Wolverley man Ray Shuck in a new course. They are all Life Style Trainees under the umbrella of Beacon Employment who are there to help the youth into work. The six-week
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Swimmers diving in
SWIMMING: A string of Wyre Forest Swimming Club youngsters have been presented their ASA preliminary competitive start award. The training enables them to dive in from blocks at the deep end of the pool and from the pool deck at the shallow area. Among
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Dudley triumph
NETBALL: The U-13s team from Kidderminster's Holy Trinity School tasted success at the Dudley netball tournament on Saturday. Out of 18 schools taking part, the Holy Trinity girls reached the final after beating all seven opponents to take the Hagley
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So solid Crew
DARTS: County player Jackie Crew showed skill and expert finishing when she dominated her singles and doubles matches in the Banks's Bewdley League. Crew won her game and the match for Waggon and Horses A in a 13-dart leg. Skipper Bas Taylor paired her
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St John's B third
SNOOKER: St John's B's 4-1 win over Wribbenhall A 1 enabled them to take advantage of St George's A's 4-1 defeat by Pockets B. They moved into third place in the Kidderminster Wednesday League. Other results: Chester Road A 3, St Johns E 2; St Johns A
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Sient pledge by village
ABBERLEY villagers hope silence will be golden in their bid to raise £20,000 for church restoration. Events lined up to generate the necessary cash include a silent auction, taking place in Abberley Village Hall on Saturday at 7.30pm. Although Abberley
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Friar tucks in
CHESS: Jim Friar scored a crucial victory to keep Kidderminster A in the Wolverhampton First Division championship race with a 3.5-2.5 home win over Bushbury. Full results (Kidderminster first): Brian Sharp 0.5, L Grinsell 0.5; Friar 1, R Parry 0; Frank
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Ball proves to be a success
A "FANTASTIC" charity ball attracted almost 170 guests and raised about £1,200 for two district charities. The annual event at the town's Civic Centre was held earlier this month in aid of Stourport mayor Don Giles' nominated causes, Kemp Hospice and
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DION SCOTT - Centre-back. 24/12/80. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 25.
Scott joined Harriers on a non-contract basis in late January and made a solid Football League full debut against Bournemouth in defence. The former Walsall player has not had much luck this season with a shoulder injury meaning he made no appearances
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SAM SHILTON - Left midfield. 21/7/78. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 11.
The son of former England goalkeeping legend Peter spent two seasons at Hartlepool before his free transfer move to Third Division opposition Harriers. An attacking midfielder who also filled in at wing-back, he moved from Plymouth Argyle to Coventry
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DREWE BROUGHTON - Forward. 25/10/78. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 9.
Tall target-man who made an immediate impact with his aggression, spirit and goal-scoring on being signed for £50,000 from Peterborough in January 2001. Despite his disciplinary problems, Broughton is a first choice when fit and wins a lot of aerial challenges
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Plea as dog is stolen in raid
A YOUNG rottweiler was stolen from a Wolverley garden, with the thief making a getaway in a van. The eight-month-old dog was seen in the back of the white van as it sped away following the theft, in Kingsford Lane. It happened at around 5.10pm on Sunday
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ANDY BISHOP - Forward. 19/10/82. 6ft. Squad number 27.
Has joined Harriers on loan for the season from Division One side Walsall to gain experience of first-team football. A prolific scorer in the youth teams at the Bescot Stadium, Bishop also found the net for the reserves this season but was yet to make
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SHATTERFORD LAKES
MARK Thistleton, from Shatterford, went coarse fishing with pellets on the Erics Lake and caught two carp to 12lb. Another angler chose strawberry boilies and landed six carp to 16lb 2oz, two barbel and a 6lb tench. A 17lb 9oz catfish and an 8lb carp
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MOORLANDS FARM
WEDNESDAY, Island and Bank: Mal Watson 28-12 (Island 11), A James 25-8, A Parsons 22-2. Thursday, Meadow: Dave James 51-7 (16), A Brown 29-8, K Young 27-2. Friday, Bank and Island: Colin Pace 51-10, D James 32-6, A James 29-11. Saturday, Meadow: Harry
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Burglars target baby shop
RAIDERS made off with hundreds of pounds worth of baby equipment from a Kidderminster shop - exactly a month after it opened. When the owner of Baby Comforts, Blackwell Street, arrived to open up the shop last Friday she found it had been broken into.
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LYTTELTON AA
THE annual meeting is at the Woodman Inn on Tuesday. All trophy winners are urged to try to attend.
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Purse snatched in market
IN a separate incident in Kidderminster last Thursday, a man pushed past a woman in the doorway of the town's retail market, grabbed her purse and ran off. The thief, described as 6ft tall, slimly built, with short hair and wearing a tight-fitting leather-type
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Drag-hunting to take over in five years
KEN Ainge's anguished cry (Letters, February 13) in defence of hunting is a desperate collection of misunderstandings, inaccuracies, wild exaggerations and sheer imaginative ramblings - the loss of 8,000 jobs, the heart torn out of rural communities,
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Taxi driver refused to pay fare
A TAXI driver changed his pleas when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court for trial on three charges arising from a ride in another cab. Richard Jenkins, 38, of Woodfield Street, Kidderminster, originally denied making off without paying the £3.20 fare
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Aussie parallels
HAVING seen your website I can't help but make comparisons between Ipswich in Queensland and Kidderminster. Less than 10 years ago Ipswich's population was about 65,000. Now it is 136, 000. Ipswich lost most of its industry in the 70s and 80s when the
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WILLIS BUND AC
THE annual meeting is at the Eagle's Nest, Kidderminster, at 8pm on Monday. Members wishing to go to the presentation dinner on April 23 should tell the secretary at the annual meeting.
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Playing games on waste disposal
IN the Public Notices column of the Shuttle/Times & News of March 6, Worcestershire County Council and Herefordshire District Council stated they are "considering the most appropriate way to manage waste produced from within the two authorities' areas
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Tetanus, Typhoid and Hepatitis A
Don't forget you tetanus, typhoid and Hepatitis "A" jabs and by the way you will need to be up to date with your polio and take some malaria tablets! Where are you going first? Polokwane followed by Duivelskloof, Mooketsi and Phalarborwa! You may be forgiven
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Money spent on road is disgrace
WELL said L Steadman (Shuttle/Times & News Letters, March 6), Linden Avenue should be designed as a traffic relief road. After all, it is a public thoroughfare. The residents appear to be against the motor car - have they given up driving their cars
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The utter farce of saving ruins
AS a regular cinema-goer I would like to thank Nigel Gilbert and Kidderminster Civic Society for crushing local people's hopes of ever attaining a cinema - and for what? The Piano Building. The romantic name suggests 17th century splendour, lavish archways
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Ladies in charge
EMMA Bowdler and Julie Freeman bagged three goals each on Sunday when Kidderminster Harriers Ladies beat Redditch United 8-2 to stay just above Headless Cross in West Midlands League Division One. Harriers flew ahead in the 14th minute when Vicky Hyde's
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Town is in great need of cinema
UPON reading the Shuttle/Times & News about the probable loss of a cinema to Kidderminster; I felt the need to put pen to paper. I live in Telford at present but have bought a house in Kidderminster which I will be moving into over the next few weeks
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Crowns and Inter still going in cup
THREE Crowns and Club Inter enjoyed good cup days at the weekend as they both made the next round of their respective competitions. Kidderminster and District League Sunday Premier side Club Inter beat Wordsley A 2-0 in the Kidderminster Hospital Junior
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Star's father dies at family home
ALISTAIR McGowan's father, known as Mac, died suddenly at home last Sunday aged 74 years. The funeral of the TV impersonator's father is to take place on Friday at Oakley Wood Crematorium at 3pm. Family flowers only have been requested with donations
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Silent majority have lost out again
IT gives me great sadness and frustration that the chance of a cinema in our town now appears to be finally dead. I feel that we should ask ourselves whether the retention of the Piano Building, which will no doubt give little benefit to the people of
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Cash lifeline for wildlife centre
THE Vale Wildlife Rescue Centre has been saved from closure by two mystery good samaritans. An investment banker and a fundraiser have stepped in to provide financial advice to the centre, which needs £40,000 to survive through the summer. Bosses at the
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Vale MPs support war in Parliament's finest hour
THE HOUSE of Commons on Tuesday night had an atmosphere of grave seriousness of the like not often felt according to the Vale's two Tory MP's. Both Mid Worcestershire MP Peter Luff and West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer voted with the government
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Cup finals ahead
DATES for the Worcestershire Sunday cup finals have been set by the FA. Brintons face Kempsey United in the Premier Cup on Sunday, March 30. Kick-off will be 6pm at Bromsgrove Rovers' Victoria Ground. In the Junior Cup final, Arley face Mostyn Rangers
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Hospice's charity lunch
VALE people are being urged to attend a charity lunch in aid of St Richard's Hospice in Worcester on Tuesday, April 8. The event is being hosted at the Coventry Arms, Upton Snodsbury. It starts at 12.30pm. Easter goods will also be on sale. Community
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Two hat-tricks in cup stunner
ROGER Williams and Zack Norrish scored hat-tricks for opposing sides when Ferndale Youth beat Burlish Pumas 6-5 in a Stourport and District Youth League U-8s Cup semi-final. Adding to Williams's success for Ferndale, Jamie Eldred bagged a brace and Sam
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Mums' fury over plans to close creche
PARENTS were left fuming this week after they were given just 30 days notice about the closure of a playgroup. The pre-school, run by Safeway supermarket in Springfield Drive, Evesham, is shutting down after seven years. Nursery staff were told of the
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Sevens score six
SEVENS came out on top of a high scoring Kidderminster Six-a-Side League match, beating Bosstock 6-4. Other results: Walshes Warriors 2, Prawn Stars Res 1; Loom & Shuttle 1, Harriers Utd 1; FC Golden Balls 1, Prawn Stars 8; Lobsters 4, Sevens 2; Swan
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Promotion hopes go down the pan
STUTTERING Kidderminster Carolians said farewell to any hopes of promotion from Midlands Three West (North) following a 23-15 defeat at Shrewsbury. The Marlpool Lane men looked comfortable in the early stages but failed to take full advantage in a similar
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Rallying round for Red Nose Day fun
RESIDENTS of all ages from the Vale, the Cotswolds and Stratford were pulling off the wackiest stunts to raise thousands of pounds for Comic Relief's Red Nose Day last Friday. The charity's theme of 'A Bad Hair Day' prompted many people to cut, dye and
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Controversy
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians U-17s will regret their early lack of discipline which allowed visiting Leamington to win 35-17 in an ill-tempered encounter. Leamington grabbed two tries and frustration as well as controversial refereeing decisions led to a KCs
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Football fixtures
SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS v Swansea City DR MARTENS WESTERN DIVISION Gloucester City v STOURPORT SWIFTS WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH CHADDESLEY CORBETT v Mahal (2.45pm) WYRE FOREST
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Cleobury close on Veseyans
A 28-8 victory over Bromyard moved Cleobury Mortimer to within two points of third-placed Veseyans in North Midlands One. The Cleobury pack tore into their opponents from the start, even more so after an opening unconverted try in the corner from Willie
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Winston is dog with nine lives
A DOG with nine lives is looking for a new home in Evesham. Terrier Winston Churchill is 12 years old. Despite suffering two strokes and a heart attack he remains as strong and determined as his namesake. Winston was originally staying at the National
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Relegation looming for Stourport
STOURPORT'S future in North Midlands One now lies in the hands of other clubs as they went down 12 - 8 at home to Upton on Saturday. They let themselves down in a crucial game against their Worcestershire rivals by giving away too many penalties and losing
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Luke ready for sea adventure
A STUDENT from Willersey is preparing for a journey of a lifetime - a transatlantic voyage from Antigua to Azores on an 18-sail tall ship. Luke Mills, aged 18, will fly out to the Caribbean on May 7 and set sail on a non-stop 26-day voyage across the
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Smith's stormer
MAN-of-the-match Steve Smith guided Chaddesley Corbett U-13s to a good 40-22 win over Wolverhampton with Bob Lawrenson, Bob Needham, Adam Banner and Matt Wilson also running in tries. Chaddesley U-11s finished third at the Wolverhampton tournament with
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Casuals cruise to win
WCB Indoor League CASUALS took another step towards the title with a four-wicket victory over Overbury last week. Bull (31no) and Ali Munro (27no) had helped the losers to a useful if far from challenging target of 103 that the Evesham side finally reached
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Worcester celebrate promotion
SOLIHULL BLOSSOMFIELD 1 WORCESTER NORTON 4 WORCESTER Norton men's first team have been promoted to the DTZ Midlands Premier Hockey League with two fixtures still to play after a solid win at Solihull Blossomfield. With other results in the league going
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Goal salvo saves Littleton late on
Littleton 4, Archdales 2 THREE goals in seven minutes late in the second half turned Midland Combination second division Saturday's game on its head and gave Littleton the victory they needed to maintain their chase for promotion. On a bouncy pitch with
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Crowd pleased but it wasn't good enough
THE crowd certainly got their money's worth on Saturday! I think our coaches would rather see us a little less entertaining though and more measly. Conceding five tries to Plymouth certainly wasn't on the agenda when we took to the field at Sixways. It
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Sign off with big defeat
Worcester City 6, Evesham Utd Ladies 0 EVESHAM United's Ladies wound up their first season in the Kidderminster County League with a heavy defeat at the hands of Worcester City. Forced to field an under strength team due to a number of injuries, Evesham
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Duckworth happy to play the waiting game
WE know well enough that things move excruciatingly slowly at rugby's HQ. But three months on, after potentially devastating evidence was handed to English rugby's governing body alleging misconduct throughout the sport, there is still no word from the
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Frogs
AS we come out of a mild winter and get ever closer to the joys of spring, we see wildlife beginning its new year. This is probably at its most visible on some of the wetland reserves in the district, such as Blakemarsh nature reserve, where frogs have
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WRIBBENHALL WI
President Pat Darby gave information to members at the March meeting about forthcoming visits to Birmingham Think Tank, the Lowry Centre, Manchester, and St Fagans, at Cardiff. The Forest Group has also organised events such as walks, a car treasure hunt
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BEWDLEY TG
Kate Bennett gave a talk about the work and history of the Citizens Advice Bureau at the February meeting. The annual meeting will be held on Tuesday when Win Willetts and Margaret Brooks from federation committee will be the returning officer and teller
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BROCKENCOTE WI
At the March meeting, Janet Miller set out her plans for more small trips and walks, as well as the usual days out. Ned Williams gave a talk about the Co-op, which has been running for 150 years. Two new committee members are needed. On April 16, at the
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BLAKEDOWN WI
The March speaker was Mrs P Harrison, on Ribbon Weaving. She demonstrated the skill needed for this Victorian craft, and displayed intricate patterns, some of which became optical illusions. Some of the samples were then made into Christmas decorations
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20/3/03 - Nomads clinch clean sweep
NOMADS dominated their Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League Division One match against the Rising Stars taking all five legs to win the match by 30 pins. Result: S Burrows 37 M Dudley S Cook 36 for the Rising Stars, M Bannister 49(15,16) D Powell
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CHADDESLEY CORBETT WI
There were several men among the audience at the open evening on March 5, when the secrets of the real "Enigma" were revealed. Mrs Webb worked at Bletchley Park during the Second World War and gave an insight into the machines, personnel and living conditions
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FRIENDS OF CLEOBURY MORTIMER LIBRARY
A talk on The Writers of Cornwall, illustrated by slides, will be given by Gordon Dickens tomorrow at the Methodist Church, Lower Street, Cleobury Mortimer. The meeting will begin at 7.30pm.
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KIDDERMINSTER AND FRANCHE FLORAL ART CLUB
Rita Cartwright replaced Joan Southerton at the March 5 demonstration, with the title Floral Jigsaw. Blue Pot by Cezanne contained a variety of leaves, irises and tulips, plus lemons, then Winds of Change were depicted by a tall mesh container filled
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KIDDERMINSTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Tonight Nancy Clark, of Bromsgrove, will give a talk entitled Fuchsias at Holy Innocents Community Hall, Kidderminster. The meeting will begin at 7.30pm, and everyone will be welcome. There is a nominal admission fee, to include light refreshments.
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MAMBLE CUM BAYTON WI
Unwanted items of jewellery have been collected for the British Heart Foundation appeal. At the March meeting, details were announced of visits to Lowry art gallery in Manchester on May 18, the museum of Welsh life in July, summer sketching days, and
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WALSHES AND DISTRICT TG
Returning officers Hazel Butt and Mrs Garret attended the annual meeting. Following reports by secretary Gwen Keenan and treasurer Alice Carter. Val Pye was elected chairman, taking over from outgoing chair Nora Grinnall. Grace Randall will be joining
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WYRE FOREST CAMCORDER CLUB
Chairman Bill Every showed films from the club's archives, which he had transferred to video. School for Scoundrels starring Mervyn Silcocks and Geoff Wilson, featured the old college in Market Street. A trip from Stourport by canal was shown, and The
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WORCESTERSHIRE BARN OWL SOCIETY
A slide show and talk will be given at Wribbenhall Community Centre, on Saturday, at 7.30pm. Anyone interested in birds, wildlife and the environment will be welcome, and there will be some live owls present. A nominal admission charge will be made. For
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Mozart Requiem
THE Worcester Festival Choral Society will perform Mozart Requiem at Worcester Cathedral this Saturday. Tickets for the performance, which begins at 7.30pm, cost from £3.50 to £18. They are available from Tourist Information at Guildhall, Worcester Cathedral
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Barron Knights at Roses
THE Barron Knights, one of Britain's most popular comedy bands, is appearing at The Roses, Tewkesbury on Thursday, March 27. The group, made up of Barron Anthony, Butch Baker, Dave Ballinger, Duke D'Mond and Peanuts Langford, have been around for thirty
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Jamie gig
JAMIE Knight is performing at Huntingdon Hall with Worcester-based singing group Colla Voce. The performance comes barely a year after Jamie launched himself as a serious songwriter. The concert takes place on Friday, March 28 at 8pm. Tickets cost £8.50
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Fans drawn to Magnets
THE Magnets, a boy band with a difference, will be appearing at The Roses, Tewkesbury, on March 28. On first impressions this six-piece could be mistaken for just another pop group. Until you realise the band's music is made with voices only. Vocal percussionist
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MALVERN AND WORCESTER BREATHE EASY GROUP
Elaine Bevan-Smith, the group's professional adviser, spoke about a new "wonder" drug, at the March meeting. She also told about tests in Spain regarding pulmonary rehabilitation. Members are worried about the possible axing of pulmonary rehabilitation
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Defra accused of burying heads in sands over animal carcases
FARMERS have accused Defra of burying its head in the sand over a looming carcase crisis on a par with the fiasco of disposing of old fridges. There is less than two months to go before an EU imposed ban on the farm burial of fallen livestock. "On-farm
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Streets to be 'booze free'
BEWDLEY town centre streets could soon become booze-free if moves designed to curb anti-social behaviour are passed tonight. Members of Wyre Forest District Council's executive will be asked to rubber-stamp the introduction of a "dry" zone drawn up by
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Badsey
BADSEY SOCIETY: It was announced at last week's Badsey Society committee meeting that the proposed archaeological field walk may have to be delayed until the autumn. This is due to the weather and when market-gardener Martin Dore, on whose land the walk
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Jack's the lad as try treble brings deserved triumph
EVESHAM'S Under-8s and 10s competed in the Wolverhampton Mini/Midi Tournament at Castlecroft, the RFU National Centre for schools and youth last weekend. The younger squad consisted of Joe Beirns, Ben Capaldi, Michael Harris, Jack Hughes, Adam Johnson
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Police warning after conmen target elderly
FRESH warnings have been issued after a spate of attempted distraction raids at the homes of vulnerable old folk around the district. But more and more people are turning uninvited callers away at the doorstep since the launch of the joint "Keep 'Em Out
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Hospital denies 'blood' fears
HOSPITAL chiefs have denied claims that blood testing services at Kidderminster Hospital are on the verge of being axed. Fears that patients would no longer be able to have blood tests at the hospital were sparked during talks with nursing staff over
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40 jobs boost for care assistants
A RECRUITMENT drive for health care assistants could create more than 40 new jobs in Wyre Forest. Kidderminster's JobCentre is working with the NHS to find people who could work at the Lea Castle Centre, which provides specialist services to people with
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Girls grab the county crown
HOCKEY traditions at Prince Henry's High School were maintained when the Under-14s squad was crowned county champions. After overcoming Christopher Whitehead School (3-0) and The Chase (2-0) to reach the final, the Evesham girls again proved unbeatable
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20/3/03 Titterton turns to young guns
YOUTH is the way forward for Stourport Swifts boss Dave Titterton who saw his team find their shooting boots in style on Saturday. Swifts' young stars delighted Titterton by thrashing relegation-threatened Rocester 5-0 in the Dr Martens Western Division
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20/3/03 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, March 22 A XV v Worcester Wanderers (Home). Meet 1.30pm. Kick off 2.30pm. S Cooper, D Irish, J Daniell, V Hill, J Owen, A Ridley, A Thomas, M Gaubert, S Hardcastle, P Jenkin, R Fleming, G Ward, G Richley, D Kay, A Longley, R Wild
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Firebrands not too hot for villagers to handle!
Bretforton 1, Portishead Firebrands 1 A HARD-FOUGHT saw league leaders Firebrands show their strength and they took the lead after ten minutes following a goalmouth scramble. Bobbie Handley, Jane Wheeler, Blanche Surman and Julie Stowe were at full tilt
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Intolerance
I REPLY again to Matthew A Clarke, (You Say, March 6). During the 16th and 17th centuries, many "papists," like many Protestants, were also tortured on the rack and burned at the stake. Also, had Cromwell's awful deeds in Ireland never taken place, we
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Carnival's back with a new look
PERSHORE Carnival is back with a new look and added attractions, despite fears that last year's event would be the last. A notable absence from this year's Carnival will be lorries in the parade but organisers hope this will lead to more people getting
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Ray Turner and the company he keeps
RAY Turner should be thanked for the 20-plus years that he has worked for the people of Worcester. While commending Coun Ray Turner in his opposition to war against the ordinary people of Iraq, the resignation does not come as a surprise. It should be
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Compare East with the West
THOSE who attack the USA as an evil, imperialistic power need to observe the contrast in values between Eastern and Western Europe. The countries of Eastern Europe know far more about imperialism than the arrogant, high-minded countries of Western Europe
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Full marks for pupils opposing this war
JUNE Longmuir's (Evening News, March 11) commenting on the children who used school time to protest against war at the Chase High School, Malvern, said: "To walk out of school is an irrelevant protest." I would like to challenge this. The millions of
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Visit the new and improved Hanbury
A NEWLY renovated Hanbury Hall opened to visitors for the summer season on Saturday (March 22). And this year the popular National Trust attraction has extended their opening hours to five days per week, allowing residents of all ages to enjoy the beautiful
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Chef Mary cooks up some charity cash
LADIES who lunch raised £924 at a cookery demonstration event in Broadway. Malvern chef Mary Jenkins displayed her culinary skills to supporters of St Richard's Hospice. The event at the Lifford Hall last Wednesday, was held to raise funds for the charity
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Centre for rent
ANYONE wanting to put on a party in Broadway, hold meetings or events is being urged to consider the Youth Centre in Leamington Road. Now renovated with a bright new atmosphere, play leaders are hoping more people will hire it at a cost of £5 an hour,
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Fun fundraising
BROADWAY Playgroup raised £183.30 for Comic Relief by holding a collection in the High Street. Co-ordinator Jude Simms said: "We just took them toddling down the street and they shook buckets"
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It's Barry, and why not
BARRY Norman CBE will be talking candidly about his life's work at The Roses, Tewkesbury, on Wednesday, March 26. The veteran film critic shares his memorable encounters with the best and worst Hollywood has to offer. He candidly recollects meetings with
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Just give me my dead wife's cash
Grief-stricken husband Liam Robinson is counting the cost of an amazing insurance blunder by his tragic wife. She inexplicably ticked two boxes wrongly when filling in a policy application form. And the mistakes made three years ago came back to haunt
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Mum slams thief
A BURGLAR who ransacked a young sailor's room will be better off in prison than facing war with Iraq. That is the angry verdict of Sara Foster whose son is on the Ark Royal with the British fleet in the Gulf. Mrs Foster, of Gilgal, Stourport, said she
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Sunday schedule leads to early start for finals
AN EARLIER than normal start time will be required when the Evesham and District Association stages its finals and presentation evening at Bengeworth Church House on Saturday, April 12. Following 11 hours of play last Sunday, the organisers were unable
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An uncommon life for a lad on Common Road
THE years from the 1930s to the 1950s were among the most austere in living memory. They also encompassed great changes, particularly in a predominantly rural area like the Vale of Evesham. A man who lived through those times, Dr John Sandalls, born of
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Work starts on 'suicide island'
WORK to improve the safety of a hazardous roundabout has finally started. The £200,000 scheme of safety measures on the A46 Salford Priors roundabout, dubbed 'suicide island' by some motorists because of the danger caused by speeding drivers crossing
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Big plans for park in 30th year
WEST Midland Safari Park celebrated its 30th birthday in style at the weekend, kicking off its new season by giving crowds their first ever glimpse of a pack of rare African dogs. It is the first time the breed of wild dog, of which there are only 10,000
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Rider in gear for an egg bonanza
AN egg-citing fund-raising push is expected to see nearly 8,000 British bikers raising much-needed cash for underprivileged children living in foster homes. And among their number will be Stourport's Mick Worrall, of Virago Stars Owners Club - a bikers
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Cyclist hurt in crash
A BOY cyclist suffered minor injuries after being involved in a collision with a car in Kidderminster. The accident happened in Coronation Way at 4.30pm on Monday. A blue Toyota Camry was involved and police would like to hear from anyone who might have
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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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County's D-day
IT WILL be make or break when Worcestershire face Hampshire North at Prince Henry's High School in next month's final fixture of the English Counties Netball League. The county lost 52-40 to South Staffs last weekend and they must now overcome fellow
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Vaults in Pairs victory
Evesham and District Crib League THE League Pairs competition for registered players was held at Bretforton RBL on Monday night. A slightly disappointing turnout of 23 teams provided some interesting games throughout the evening. The eventual winners
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Ride in memory of a 'good friend'
A BIKE ride through stunning scenery in memory of a cycling fan will raise money for the future of Kemp Hospice - which helped her through her final months. Elaine Carter died in October aged 52 from liver cancer and now her husband David has organised
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Computer plugs in
THE Kemp Hospice appeals office has taken delivery of a replacement computer following an appeal in the Shuttle/Times and News. Worcester-based BDE Group, which supplies and services computers, stepped in with a machine. Campaign manager John Fletcher
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Bishop's sadness as war erupts against Iraq
THE Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby spoke this morning of his sadness that the conflict has begun. "As Pope John Paul said, war is always a failure for humanity and a tragedy for religion. "Now that we have failed to prevent war, our task
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Advice centre in jobs drive
A NEW mortgage advice centre, which officially opens in Droitwich Spa on Monday, is set to recruit at least 70 more staff. The Mortgage Group, based in George Baylis Road is looking to take on a total of 100 staff in the town's biggest ever recruitment
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Land of Hope and glory
A YOUNG woman who saved her village shop from closure has won a prestigious business award. Christine Hope reopened the shop, in Longtown, Herefordshire, in December 2001, after it was forced to close for three months because the previous owner had been
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Chris brings rock to city hall
FORMER Sixties star Chris Farlowe will be playing with his band at Huntingdon Hall on Thursday, March 20, at 8pm. Chris's first band, Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds, included future rock giants Dave Greenslade, Carl Palmer and Albert Lee. Mick Jagger
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Chance for people to march for the peace
THANK you for informing your readers about the brave and principled stand of Kate Holcombe against this immoral and illegal war. This Saturday (March 22) people who share her views, including locals, will be taking flowers to USAF Fairford to demonstrate
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Severe doubt on the plans for hospital
AS a past user of counselling, I would like to express my sincere concern at the proposed cut of this service throughout South Worcestershire. Having suffered two bouts of post natal depression after the births of my children, I was on and off anti-depressants
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The theft of my garden possessions
TO who this may concern, the person or persons who stole my flower tub from my front garden, green tub with a conifer in and pansies, also a few weeks before someone stole two stone clowns from my front door that my son bought me. I am, an OAP, and like
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Talk for umpires
KIDDERMINSTER and District Umpires Association host their first meeting of the year on Tuesday at Kidderminster Harriers Social and Supporters Club from 7.30pm. Kidderminster Cricket Club and Kidderminster Carolians press man Brian Gittins will be the
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It's war as Bush orders attacks on 'selective' military targets in Baghdad
MORE than 60 defiant pupils walked out of school to protest against a war with Iraq. The children left Nunnery Wood High School, on Spetchley Road, at around 10.45am yesterday and walked through the city, past the Elgar Statue before gathering next to
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MPs speak out as attack on Saddam started by USA
"Nobody wanted military action, but it became inevitable when negotiations at the UN failed. Our thoughts have to be with our armed forces overseas and with their relatives back home and like everybody I hope for a swift end to the military conflict.
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A place of peace
ANYONE needing time to reflect upon the outbreak of war can find solace and worship in the heart of Worcester. People wanting to light a candle or offer a prayer to men and women serving in the Middle East can do so at the Cathedral. And a joint Christian
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Experience Euro tour
AFTER raising hundreds of pounds for Comic Relief, Worcester's top band now has its sights set on Europe. The surreal collective known as the George Cowley Experience is embarking on a European tour later this month. The band has been stung into action
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'Vital backing still in place'
A COUNCILLOR'S claim that a thriving community group working hard to improve life on a Droitwich estate could lose vital backing, has been dismissed as misleading Councillor Roy Seabourne, chairman of the Westlands Community Planning Forum, fears that
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Leap for charity
THE Royal National Institute for the Blind is looking for volunteers to take part in a sponsored abseil. Anyone who takes part will be abseiling down the north tower of Eastnor Castle, at Eastnor, near Ledbury. The entry fee is £10 and participants are
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Rescue is a big success!
A PONY the size of a Rottweiler, who was found abandoned last Christmas, is to be the mascot for the group that rescued him. Dougal, a miniature Shetland pony, was found covered in tar with a pregnant mare, Mary. Both were rounded up by police and spent
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Campaign bearing fruit for school youngsters
BILL Wiggin, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Tenbury Wells, was delighted to learn of the benefits of the National Fruit Scheme being reaped by primary schools across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The scheme, which aims to promote the eating
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Tributes paid to town stalwart Ivor Reynolds
THE recent funeral service for Ivor Reynolds, 77, at St Mary's Church, Tenbury Wells, recalled many fond memories of a much-respected man and his good works in and around Tenbury Wells. Born in Onibury, he went to school in Ludlow, where he sang in the
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20/3/03 Next for Harriers
SWANSEA City fans admitted Kidderminster Harriers were the best team they had seen at the Vetch Field for years in a big 4-0 defeat during a superb October for Ian Britton's men. The Welsh side, who visit Aggborough on Saturday, have been flirting with
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20/3/03 Turner hoping for table success
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Smoby table football champion Sam Turner heads for the grand final at Leeds next Thursday. The 11-year-old Franche Middle School pupil won the Midland final at Derby with an exciting 10-9 win over West Brom. Turner earlier won
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20/3/03 Harriers supporting charity
MIDFIELDERS Sean Parrish and Danny Williams visited the town's Blockbusters to present a signed shirt to manager Annette Bodycote. The firm and Harriers are supporting the Starlight Children's Foundation.
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20/3/03 Lennon grabs triple in Harriers' rout
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers U-18s cruised into the Herefordshire Youth Cup semi-finals with a 9-0 hammering of Gloucester. Daniel Lennon (three), David Stanbra (two), Daniel Bulmer, Chris McHale, Matt White and Rob Taylor were the scorers.
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2002/3 Season
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, March 22 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Heath Hayes (2.45). Division One (South): Wyre Forest Brintons v Malvern Town Reserves (2.45). Wednesday, March 26 Premier Division: Lye Town v Malvern Town - postponed
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Good news for flood defences
BEWDLEY residents on the Kidderminster side of the River Severn are to benefit from a flood defence scheme for the first time. The news Wribbenhall side of the river will be given a share of a £600,000 grant from the Department for Environment, Food and
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Undecided future of project
A SUMMIT to discuss the future of a cash-strapped scheme to tackle floods at Severnside South in Bewdley will be held early next month. The multi-million pound project, which was thrown into disarray last month when the government announced it would be
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Legal fight on the cards for cinema
AE:ja@nqmids.co.uk:JANE ABBOTT DEVELOPERS have pledged to consider mounting a legal challenge over the Government's shock decision to protect Kidderminster's Piano Building from demolition, scuppering attempts to put a cinema in its place. The building's
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Council hoping to find alternative site
AE:ja@nqmids.co.uk:JANE ABBOTT COUNCIL chiefs say they are confident they will find an alternative site for a cinema. Wyre Forest District Council leader councillor Elizabeth Davies, said most people would rather have a cinema than see the building retained
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Brave Louise retraces steps
BACKPACKER Louise Saunders has told how the discovery of a body on the mountain she was stranded on brought home the danger she faced. And nineteen-year-old Louise - who retraced her steps up Australia's Mount Tyson last month - said it was her friends
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20/3/03 Wes Morgan and Ian Britton after Cambridge
DEFENDER Wes Morgan bagged his first Football League goal at Cambridge United and then said: "We needed to win this game and we worked hard for it. "Playing for Harriers is great experience for me. It's a lot different from the way we play at Forest.
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Heartbreak at photo theft
AN elderly widow has made an emotional appeal for the return of treasured photographs of her late husband which were stolen when her handbag was snatched. Annie Nunn, 85, of North Road, Stourport, was in the town's Oxfam shop when she became a victim
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Trial runs for tram 'on hold'
TRIAL runs of a green tram that could help ease traffic congestion in Wyre Forest were put on hold this week. The prototype Parry People Mover has been undergoing track safety checks on the Severn Valley line before the public gets the chance to ride
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Meeting to beat 'riots' on estate
YOUNGSTERS running riot on a Kidderminster estate prompted councillors and police to call an emergency meeting in a bid to find solutions to the problems. The meeting - due to take place at Franche Community Centre last night - was in response to incidents
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Town turns red to help raise money
PEOPLE proved game for a laugh across Wyre Forest on Friday and made this year's Red Nose Day one to remember. Schools, shops and factories came up with novel ideas to boost funds for Comic Relief projects aiming to alleviate poverty in the UK and Africa
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Bullied girl to study at home
A MOTHER is keeping her teenage daughter off school unless a "bully" - whom she claims has made the girl's life a misery - is expelled. Angela Monte said 15-year-old Kerrie has suffered verbal and physical abuse almost daily for more than 12 months at
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Bike vandals bring misery
VANDALS have caused thousands of pounds of damage by repeatedly riding motorbikes over a bowling green - putting it out of action for months. The 40 sq yard pitch, at White Wickets sports ground off Franche Road in Kidderminster, suffered deep ruts after
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Trading skills for top prizes
GIRL power proved a winning formula at the Wyre Forest Young Enterprise trade fair as pupils from Holy Trinity School scooped the top prize. The girls, aged 16 and 17, won £50 and the best stall award in a close-fought competition at Kidderminster's Corn
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Bourton Vale
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: Members were fortunate to have as their speaker in March, Miss Val Bourne, who is an organic gardener with a third of an acre garden at Hook Norton but who is a freelance garden writer for the Daily Telegraph, the RHS Journal and
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Bredon
PARISH COUNCIL: The chairman, Mr Derrick Grainger, emphasised the importance of completing nomination forms for election to the parish council in May. He said that these must be in to Wychavon by April 1. He said that the clerk, Mr Tim Foster, had some
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Ebrington
GARDENING CLUB: Ebrington & District Gardening Club visited WJ Findons Nursery at Bordon Hill on March 11. Andrew Fuller greeted members with an introduction to the nurseries and gave us a conducted tour around the vast complex of greenhouses. The
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Dairy farmers win champion herd title
A VALE of Evesham dairy farming family celebrated their 40th year on the farm by winning the herd championship in the Worcestershire Milk Records competition. Among the 10 classes won by Robert and Linda Tarver, of Bishampton, with their home-bred Holstein
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Evesham
CSRF: Twenty-eight members attended the AGM on March 11 chaired by Mrs Anne Innes who welcomed everyone. There were several apologies for absence due to illness. Members were pleased to know that Charles Innes is making steady progress after his recent
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Harvington
PRE-SCHOOL: The children had an enjoyable time on Comic Relief Day when, at the staff's instigation, they did their bit for this worthy cause. Children arrived sporting red coloured hair and clothes to match, and after playing with red toys, duly consumed
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Sedgeberrow
BRITISH LEGION WOMENS SECTION: Held their meeting in the Betteridge Room. After the business Mr N L Brown was introduced who spoke on the History of Textiles. Mr Brown was thanked by Mrs J Holder. Congratulations was conveyed to Emma on winning the West
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Hill and Moor
PARISH COUNCIL: The parish council meeting was held in Lower Moor Village Hall. Highways: The WCC Highways Department is issuing a monthly statement on major works to be carried out in the future including works by Severn Trent Water. Planning: The clerk
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North and Middle Littleton
ARISH COUNCIL: Severn Trent flood alleviation work is still ongoing. A letter had been received from Worcestershire County Council stating that estimates were being obtained for repair work to the road from Farm Lane to School Lane. The dog fouling bin
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Stratford
TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION: Forty members ignored portents about the Ides of March as they enjoyed themselves last Saturday at a spring social evening hosted by Mary Berry at her Stratford riverside home. Good food, good wine and good companionship helped
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Grosvenor lose
STUDLEY stayed six points clear of Grosvenor Park as their Alliance rivals lost one of their two games in hand 2-0 to Stafford last night.
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Hydrowater Motor Studios
Red Nose Day: Hydrowater Motor Studios staff with dyed red hair.
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Hart stopper! Tim turns on the style
Bromsgrove Rvrs 0, Evesham Utd 1 TIM Hart produced one of the saves of the season as the red-hot Robins secured a fourth straight league win, writes Mervyn Collins. Leading by Inderpaul Khela's 68th minute strike, the visitors were under the cosh but
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Of Mice and Men on tour
MATTHEW Kelly and George Costigan will come to Malvern Theatres at the end of the month with their touring production, Of Mice And Men. The epic tale of survival, hope and friendship, set against the backdrop of America's Great Depression, features Lennie
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Leading lesson for Stourport
HOCKEY: Laith El Khatib scored two goals for Stourport against Old Loughtonians but the National Hockey League Division One champions triumphed 6-2. The Welsh cap opened the scoring against a team of seasoned internationals when he ran 15 yards to deflect
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Twelve shared in club thriller
HOCKEY: A thrilling match saw Stourport Ladies firsts draw 6-6 with Bromsgrove at home in Worcestershire League Division One. The advantage swung one way then the other but Stourport were the first to score when Kate Bailey crossed for Wilma Martin to
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Four clinch national places
GYMNASTICS: Hannah Pietkowicz's win at the West Midland British Development Plan Championships means she will represent the region at the National Club Grade Finals in Kettering on May 3 and 4. The 14-year-old Wyre Forest Gymnastics School member scored
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Payne joins the legion of black belts
JUDO: There is another new black belt in the ranks at Kidderminster's Samurai Judo Club among a host of grade promotions. Asa Payne clinched the rise at the Midlands quarterly grading in Wolverhampton with wins over five top brown belts. The 23-year-old
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Second for Nathan
MOTORSPORT: Mixed results summed up Nathan Freke's weekend after a tricky contest at the Glan Y Gors circuit in North Wales. The Kidderminster kart racer had limited engine testing prior to race day and was found to be lacking set-up in both carburation
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Marc's great run
ATHLETICS: Kidderminster and Stourport's young stars Marc Roberts and Aiden Dourneen helped Herefordshire and Worcestershire junior boys to a national victory. They recorded the triumph at the English Schools Athletic Association's National Cross Country
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Roger's over Loaf
ATHLETICS: Amazing Feet Running Club's Roger Canavan travelled into Wales last weekend to take part in a category A fell race at Llanbedr-Blaenavon. Canavan finished 37th in a time of three hours 41 mins as he tackled three massive climbs, including one
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Hill climb is set
MOTORSPORT: Dates have been finalised for this year's popular Red Marley Hill Climb which caters for historic motorbikes. The event, revived three years ago after a long absence, will be on Easter Monday, April 21, at Walsgrove Farm, Great Witley, from
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Volleyball stars fail to nail Wolves
VOLLEYBALL: Disappointing Cleobury Mortimer failed to rise to the challenge of entertaining Ladies National League Division Two leaders Wolverhampton. Cleobury lost 3-0 in their last home match with only six players available against strong opposition
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Griff bring run to abrupt end
Nuneaton Griff 5, Pershore Town 2 TOWN'S run of four games without defeat came to an abrupt end on Saturday. The Griff were in front after only two minutes when skipper Lee Bateman outjumped the defence to head home a corner kick. Tafft missed a chance
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Hosts fail to spoil party despite gallant display
Pershore 18 pts, Nuneaton Old Edwardians 31 NUNEATON clinched the title after Saturday's win having arrived at Piddle Park with a 100 pet cent record. Pershore made them fight all the way but, in the first quarter, conceded three silly penalties for minor
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Hunt's in front
Evesham Jubilee Society TIM Hunt triumphed at last Saturday's Open match at the Fishery. Chub, carp and roach were among the species found in the nets by the 21 anglers taking part. The final match before the Fishery closes during April is on Saturday
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Tornadoes blow Invincibles away
BOWLING: Tornadoes have been confirmed Gilt Edge Short Mat League champions after closest rivals Invincibles slipped up. Invincibles were beaten by Untouchables after losing the first half and they failed to take full points against Chester Road, dropping
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Caller 'proves power of CCTV'
THE names of two youths have been passed to police after vandals were caught on video stealing a camera from outside a Stourport dry cleaners. An anonymous caller passed the details to Brian Glass who runs Mr Cleancalls after images from the recording
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Last eight places
TRIVIA: Rising Sun and Wren's Nest both completed their Wyre Forest League Cup matches with 100 per cent records. Black Boy won their seventh game but Angel B came close, while The Beams narrowly won their group ahead of Bird-in-Hand. Radcliffe's win
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ADIE SMITH - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 11/8/73. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 6.
Another Mr Versatile, long-serving Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith's performances in non-league earned him three caps for the England semi-professional team as well as a Nationwide Conference
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INDERPAUL KHELA - Centre-back, midfield. 6/10/83. 6ft. Squad number 23.
Another youth-team product with experience at non-leaguers Marconi, Khela is yet to play in the Football League. He is currently gaining vital first-team games in the Dr Martens League Western Division with Evesham United. This season: 0 games. Status
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SEAN PARRISH - Midfield. 14/3/72. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 8.
Summer signing Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for
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IAN FOSTER - Forward, wide midfield. 11/11/76. 5ft 7ins. Squad number 10.
Pacy Foster was top scorer during the Conference-winning season and appears to have overcome the injury problems that have plagued him as a professional over the years. An England schoolboy and later semi-pro international, he was released by Liverpool
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Elderly couple tell of car chase terror
AN elderly Kidderminster couple were subjected to a terrifying ordeal at the hands of thieves who cut up their car in a country lane. Peter and Tess Grantham, of Coates Road, were driving along Hackman's Gate Lane, between Blakedown and Belbroughton,
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Laight lands top mixed bag
KIDDERMINSTER angler Ivan Laight landed 17 carp, plus some roach and tench, from peg 22 on the Heron Pool at Poole Hall Fisheries. There has been good sport at the fishery all week and another angler landed 47lb of mixed fish, the best a 9.5lb mirror
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BO HENRIKSEN - Forward. 7/2/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 12.
A player with an impressive reputation in homeland Denmark, Henriksen signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Aggborough in February 2002. The flamboyant striker, who impressed in an initial three-month loan spell with an immaculate first touch, signed from
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Drug help for raider
LEE Sandford, 21, who took part in a burglary at the home of Steven Barnes days after he left for the Gulf in January, has escaped jail - and has instead been ordered to get help for his drug addiction. Sandford, of Wiveldon Avenue, Wilden, admitted breaking
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WILLOW MARSH
THE fishery record was broken on Sunday morning when M Thompkinson, from Solihull Angling Centre, weighed in with a catch of carp at 98lb 8oz 3dr, using sweetcorn bait. A total weight of 435lb of fish was caught in a Dragonfly Pool contest. Winter League
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On the trail of world peace
THE Shuttle/Times & News recently published a photograph and an outline of some of my activities for peace before I went, with more than a million others, to demonstrate in London against war in Iraq. I may say there were quite a few octogenarians
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I've had enough of protests
IN RECENT years we have witnessed two major campaigns in Wyre Forest - the successful fight against the incinerator by SKI and the one to maintain full services at the hospital through Health Concern, and it is worth pondering the tactics both organisations
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PARK INN AC
THE next contest is on Sunday on the Abbey Pool at Poole Hall, meeting at the venue at 8am.
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GILT EDGE AC
GILT Edge Shield, River Severn at Winnalls KDAA: Phil Massey 6-0, John Gale 4-2, Dave Montroy 0-5-8. The John Stinton Cup is on Sunday at Willow Marsh, Dragonfly Pool. Call 01562 824651 for details.
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Witness plea
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to an alleged assault in a Kidderminster nightclub three weeks ago. The incident is claimed to have occurred in Mirage, Dixon Street, at about 12.30am on Sunday, March 2. Detectives have refused to disclose details
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WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC
A CONTEST is set for Sunday on the Staffordshire-Worcestershire Canal, numbers 39-41, meeting at 7am.
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Cramming in homes
HOW comforting it is to see so many miniscule houses being crammed into every available cranny in the area. Doubtless these high density matchboxes are intended as social housing for those of us forced to pawn our properties because of the iniquitous
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Gibbs double in welcome return
TITLE-chasing Bewdley Town warmed up for last night's Worcestershire Junior cup final with a convincing 6-0 victory at Leominster Town. Keith Elliott and Ervine McMahon, back from injury, encouraged the team to play some of their best West Midlands League
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REGENT AC
A MEETING is on Tuesday at the Kings Arms, Stourport, from 8pm. Tickets for the presentation and race night will be available. An extra contest has been booked at Wellfield on April 6.
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Young Chaddesley crash in home mauling
AN EXPERIMENTAL and youthful Chaddesley Corbett line-up failed to find any cohesion and slipped to a 5-1 home defeat to bottom club Ledbury Town Reserves. Boss Martin Westcott blooded two 15-year-olds among seven players aged under 19 in their latest
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Calder lobs home
MARY Calder's 23rd goal of the season helped Burlish Olympic Ladies bounce back with a 1-0 win at Malvern in the Wyvern Associates League Cup. Burlish now hope Malvern or Worcester will slip up in their last fixtures so they can make the final. On Sunday
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Delay, not Civic Society, doomed cinema scheme
COUNCILLOR Mike Oborski does like having somebody else to blame, but in the case of the troubled cinema campaign he should look no further than himself. For some years he has led it down the blind alley leading to the site of the Piano Building, which
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Tragic Vale mum's tribute to loving son
AN Evesham mum has paid tribute to her 27-year-old son who died after collapsing during a night out with friends Lee Carter, of New Street, The Leys, was taken home by taxi on February 28, but the next morning he was discovered to be paralysed down one
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New Zealand plea
I AM pleased that the few remaining Kidderminster buildings with historic value are earmarked for preservation. Throughout the world the value of historically important buildings is being appreciated and stylish refurbishment can be achieved. I recall
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Neighbour's fire heroics
AN heroic neighbour suffered smoke inhalation while trying to fight flames coming from next door's bedroom with a garden hose. The fire at the house in Atch Lench Road in Church Lench was caused by a hairdryer, which had been left unattended in a bedroom
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Mystery over future after councillor's resignation
COUNCILLOR Trudy Burge has resigned from the Conservative group on Wychavon District Council. She has declined to comment on her resignation, or about her future as an elected member of the council, however her former colleagues have issued a statement
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Time for a Spring touring
THERE'S still time to book a place on the Spring Blossom coach tours from next week. Wychavon District Council has teamed up with Dudley's Coaches to provide guided tours of the Vale's historic sights against the background and fabulous views of the Spring
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Turner aims for table success
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Smoby table football champion Sam Turner heads for the grand final at Leeds next Thursday. The 11-year-old Franche Middle School pupil won the Midland final at Derby with an exciting 10-9 win over West Brom. Turner earlier won
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Easter courses
THERE are soccer fun days throughout the Easter holidays, thanks to Kidderminster Harriers' Football in the Community team. The strikers and goalkeepers course will run from 10am to 3pm. Kidderminster's St John's Middle School hosts the action on April
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New home approval shock for opponents
RESIDENTS in Wick who opposed a new three-bedroomed house in their street were stunned by a council decision to grant planning permission on Thursday. Members of Wychavon District Council's development control and licensing committee overturned the recommendation
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Tree is protected despite opposition
WYCHAVON District Council has confirmed a preservation order on a tree in Eckington despite leaving itself open to compensation claims. Councillors made the decision on Thursday although nearby residents have claimed for many years that the cedar tree
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Search for long-lost cousins
A REDDITCH woman is appealing for help in finding her long-lost relatives. Doreen Wood, aged 64, is trying to track down her cousins Rosie and Freddie Cole. She has not seen the pair since they were all children. Mrs Wood wants to get in touch with them
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Police followed joyriders' car
A VERDICT of accidental death has been returned on a teenage joyrider who died from multiple injuries behind the wheel of a stolen car when it crashed in Hampton, Evesham. John Smith, aged 14, of Malvern, collided with three vehicles after miles of "erratic
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U-9s are so close
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians finished runners-up in the U-9s and U-11s competitions at the Birmingham and Solihull Mini Rugby Festival. The U-9s were unlucky not to win, losing 5-0 to eventual winners Stratford due to a handling error against the run of play
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Snape targets early return
JOHN Snape is on course to return to first team action before the end of the season. The Worcester City midfielder is making good progress after recovering from groin surgery and will begin a rehabilitation programme next week. The 33-year-old underwent
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Worcester in third league success
AN excellent all-round team performance resulted in another victory for Worcester Swimming Club in the fourth round of the Wyvern Junior League. A win from Laura Maguire, Naomi Southern, Victoria Pomeroy and Samantha Payne in the 11 yr girls freestyle
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City slickers end proud record
Gloucester City 6, Evesham Utd 1 by Mervyn Collins INSTEAD of making it five wins out of five, United were hit for a shocking six as Andy Hoskins helped himself to a fabulous four. There was no sign of the massacre that was the opening 30 minutes of the
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Middle men get call
HOT on the heels of last night's Worcestershire FA Junior Cup final when Littleton faced Bewdley Town, more Vale-based males will be taking to the field for County Cup final appointments later this month. However, they will be in the middle when Brintons
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Norton take on Students
WORCESTER Norton women's first team play their final Midland Premier Hockey League game of the season at Nunnery Wood on Saturday (3pm) against mid-table Loughborough Students. They will be intending to put on a sparkling performance as it was their first
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Harris and Curry are Horsemen's hot shots
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League SECOND Division Red Horse maintained their promotion push as victory over Bredon moved them within two points of leaders Offenham Rovers with a game in hand. Desperate to get back into the top division, the Horse-men
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Six-shooters Pershore are the champs
ATHERSTONE 1sts 1 PERSHORE 1sts 6 PERSHORE finally gained promotion to the DTZ Hockey League First Division with a convincing win against Atherstone. They started strongly and created several chances before Matt Hughes scored the first, finishing off
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Stourport aiming to end on a high note
STOURPORT Hockey Club women's first team go into their last Worcestershire First Division match of the season hoping that they can finish on a high when they visit Harborne 2nds on Saturday. The expected squad is: Fran Hinnett, Holly Trumans, Vicky Bristow
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Struggling sides shown no mercy
THE trailing trio at the foot of Herald Division One in the Stratford Alliance were shown no mercy by three of the top four sides. Fourteen goals were conceded by the strugglers with Alcester Lions coming off worst after a 6-0 thrashing at the hands of
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Girls face title crunch
Broadway Utd Girls U-11 1, Bredon 0 UNITED took a huge step to becoming Mercian League champions after Saturday's hard-fought win over Bredon. The two teams provided some excellent football but stalemate ensued at half-time. It needed an excellent strike
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It's always a good night for fighting for Alison
ALISON de Burgh is well placed to defend the role of women in a male-dominated world - she is the UK's first female fight director. Audiences at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Swan Theatre in Stratford can see her work from tonight when As You Like It
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ASTLEY WI
Reiki and Indian head massage were two of the alternative therapy subjects talked about by Nicky Heath at the March meeting. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 2, at Astley village hall when Terry Bullingham will give a talk entitled From San
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER BRIDGE CLUB
The last year's meetings have been held at Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club, but the room now is not available on a regular weekly basis, so the club has moved to a new venue. Meetings will now be held at the Old Lion Inn, Lower Street, Cleobury Mortimer,
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Reins are put on firm's expansion
A BROADWAY horse-training business has been refused permission to expand by councillors who thought new staff accommodation was unnecessary. An application was submitted to construct a Cotswold-style building for staff accommodation and an office on Peasebrook
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
On Sunday, there will be two rides, from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride, starting at 9am, will go off-road to climb Caer Caradoc, near church Stretton. The B ride will begin at 9.30am, and cyclists will head to Upton Cressett, near Bridgnorth
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HABBERLEY WI
At the annual meeting, Sue Stone was elected president, as retiring president Pat Downton stressed the value of friendship and how this has been a feature at Happy Habberley. Chris Haynes spoke about the varied programmes during the past year, including
