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Motorists critical after accidents
A NOTORIOUS Worcestershire road was closed for several hours after a car crashed into a tree. A 28-year-old man is in a critical condition at Worcestershire Royal Hospital following the accident on the A449 near Hawford Wood. Firefighters from Hereford
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Preach for support on unique website
HELP is just a click away for vicars and preachers who struggle with their sermons thanks to a new website called "last minute sermon.com". Visitors to the internet site can buy ready-written sermons for £8 a time but Worcester preachers prefer to put
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01/04/03 - Walk cash
THREE charities have benefitted from the Bromsgrove Rovers Supporters Society walk to Stourport held in November, The walk raised £2,000, with £400 of this being equally divided between the Acorns Hospice, British Arthritis Foundation and Breast Cancer
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Payout battle by power-cut couple
A COUPLE who were left without electricity for almost a week after the October storms have taken their claim for compensation to the energy watchdog Ofgem. Shirleen and Peter Rogers were one of five households in the village of Himbleton, near Worcester
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Paving the way for future of flowers
THERE will be no need to tiptoe through Warndon Woodlands once volunteers have laid the foundations for ecological pathways. Worcester City Council's Rangers are staging another of their popular Have A Go days on Saturday to lay bark chipped paths to
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Children have a bouncing good time
CHILDREN bounced as many times as they could to help raise money for their club. The Worcester branch of the National Deaf Children's Society runs a club for deaf children in the city once a month. But to enable its children to take part in more activities
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Yes, life is Swede for Karen Tweed
Imagine if half of Abba came from Luton, or if The Beatles consisted of John, Paul, Sven and Olaf, and you'll come close to what it feels like to be part of Anglo-Swedish combo Swap. In fact, the band's name is highly appropriate because swapping countries
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Why we can't be bothered to vote - and why we must
THE May elections will soon be upon us. This is the annual spring ritual whereby an ever-decreasing minority of people elects a number of public representatives to carry out the wishes of the majority that can't be bothered. Yes, spring is sprung and
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Joyce scan is a headache for Phil
WESLEY Joyce has been advised to give football a miss for the rest of the season. A scan taken after a clash of heads at Shepshed caused doctors to warn him against playing again - a decision that spells more headaches for manager Phil Mullen. Mark Shepherd
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Kennedy returns in birthday tribute
THE last time Nigel Kennedy was in concert at Malvern Theatres was for the celebration marking its reopening after a multi-million revamp. So it's fitting that, as the complex celebrates its fifth birthday in its revitalised form, the virtuoso violinist
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Growers pull plug on show
MALVERN Horticultural Society's spring show has been cancelled because of a lack of entries. The show was due to be held last Saturday at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, but only four people submitted entries. "Four isn't enough for a decent show," said
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7/4/03 Swifts have Ball to thank again
RICHARD Ball was once again Stourport Swifts' saviour as his last-gasp equaliser earned a 1-1 Dr Martens Western Division draw at Atherstone United. The result means Swifts have now stretched their unbeaten run to five games which has, but for a mathematical
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7/4/03 - Wolves fail in play-off showdown
WORCESTER Wolves' brave National League basketball play-off challenge came to an end when they lost 104-95 against North West London. The University College Worcester sports hall was packed to capacity long before the players were introduced for what
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Holders Malvern bow out of cup
HOLDERS Malvern Rugby Club were knocked out of the North Midlands Cup when Luctonians clinched a 21-18 semi-final victory yesterday. The visitors opened the scoring at Mortimer Park through a third minute Richard Fleming penalty and took the game to their
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Goalkeeper blow is no handicap for Rovers
BROMSGROVE Rovers shrugged off the loss of goalkeeper Matt Lowe to beat Mangotsfield United 2-1 in the Dr Martens Western Division. The visitors opened the strongest, controlling the midfield, although never testing Lowe in the Rovers' goal. Lowe then
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United fall to sucker punch
EVESHAM United's failure to convert a host of chances proved their undoing, when they lost 1-0 at home to Gloucester City in the Dr Martens League Western Division. It was a game United should have won comfortably. The second half especially was so one-sided
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7/4/03 - Cricketers are champs
CRICKETERS have been crowned champions in Monday Division Two of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League, despite losing by 18 pins to the Interliners. Division One Glovers Needle 454 (16) (D. R. Jones 49, G. Mowbray 47, D. Price 42
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Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club - Match Stats - 2002/2003 season
GOALSCORERS 15 - Burgess. 13 - Dyson. 12 - Danks. 11 - Palmer. 9 - Banner. 7 - Frost. 4 - Beckett, Read. 3 - Benbow, Clifton. 2 - Cartwright, Pope, Southwick. 1 - Blake, Ford, Lloyd, McHugh. ADVERTISER/MESSENGER MAN OF THE MATCH 7 - Frost. 5 - Danks.
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Kidderminster Harriers 2 Hartlepool United 2
Saturday, April 5, 2003 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers hopes of giving their virus victim boss Ian Britton a welcome pick-me-up were dashed when they conceded a cruel stoppage time equaliser in Saturday's 2-2 Nationwide League Division Three draw against table-topping
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Stourport Swifts FC - Fixtures and results - 2002/03
Sat July 20 Halesowen Harriers (a) 3-1 Mulders, Stanier, Dobson Sat July 27 Boldmere St Michaels (a) 1-4 Giddings Mon July 29 Stourbridge (h) 3-2 Giddings, Stanier, Fletcher Thurs Aug 1 Rushall Olympic (h) 2-3 Bailey, A Nicholls Sat Aug 3 Telford United
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Win tickets to see ELVIS - THE CONCERT
ELVIS - THE CONCERTTM is back by popular demand for a date at The NEC Arena on Sunday, May 25. Elvis Presley performed more than 1,000 concerts before an estimated audience of 20 million fans - but he never realised his ambition to appear in the United
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Parking problems
REGARDING the parking problems at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Michael O'Riordan stated (Evening News, Saturday, March 29) that we need more public transport, a park-and-ride and a one-way system. Surely one of the most obvious solutions would be
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7/4/03 - Warriors eye £2m windfall
WORCESTER Rugby Club stand to make more than £2 million if they beat Rotherham on Saturday. The Sixways club square up to long-time promotion rivals Rotherham at the weekend and the winner of the clash will almost certainly win their place in the Zurich
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Killing for entertainment
AS usual, Jon Burgess sidesteps and ignores the main issue of hare coursing regarding the sheer brutality and cruelty meted out to these beautiful, timid creatures. The incident I mentioned, to which he so scathingly refers, was seen by the whole country
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They won't be wearing uniform
A YEAR ago, I warned that the politicians were sleepwalking us into an open-ended war. One respected columnist wrote last month: "War is dirty, obscene and is never fought by the men who declare it." In next month's local elections, it is possible that
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Worcester Wolves fixtures & results - 2002/2003 season
SEPTEMBER 28 H Oxford NT 100-96 OCTOBER 05 A Oxford NT 84-108 12 H Plymouth NT 89-88 15 H Bath NT 83-72 20 A Bath NT 90-88 27 A Plymouth NT forfeited NOVEMBER 02 A Westminster NL 81-82 09 A Worthing NT 84-118 17 A Black Country NL 94-72 23 H North-West
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7/4/03 - Double red card setback for City
WORCESTER City's hopes of a top two finish have been dealt a blow by the double dismissal of David Foy and Dan Jones in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Cambridge City. Foy will miss three key games after his red card for violent conduct in stoppage time which
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ESO set to perform film and tv choruses
SOME of the most popular arias and choruses made famous by films and TV adverts will be performed by the English Symphony Orchestra. The evening at the Birmingham's Symphony Hall will begin with the Prologue from I Pagliacci and closes with the Triumphal
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He's very well pickled - and ready to swing
ON June 18, 1972, British jazz legend George Melly took to the stage at the famous Ronnie Scott's club in London to record his first album, and completely failed to do so on account of being drunk out of his mind. The booze was free that night, and speaking
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Worcestershire League announces new backer
THE Worcestershire County League has announced a sponsorship agreement with Crusader Sports & Leisure Ltd. Crusader, from their new purpose built premises three miles north of Worcester at Ball Mill Top Business Park, Grimley, are Worcestershire's
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Events in and around Worcester
April 7: New Venture - Second Hand Books, Buy and Sell at 31b Barbourne Road, Worcester. April 8: ICE Midlands are holding a meeting at Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove. For further details telephone Peter King on 01905 361275. April 9: Take Two Social Group
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester.
Until April 5: An exhibition by Stan Vick at Number 8, High Street, Pershore. For further details telephone Charlotte Saunders on 01386 561906 Until April 6: A view of China in the 1920s at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum. Details, Julien Parsons on
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Prisoners found hanged
A MAN given two life sentences for the murder of his young sons has been found hanged in Blakenhurst Prison. Steven Mark Wilson, 44, from Great Barr, was convicted of killing his sons Brad, seven, and Brett, eight, with a screwdriver. Wilson was found
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What's on at your local theatre
Until April 5: Of Mice and Men, starring Matthew Kelly and George Costigan at Malvern Festival Theatre. Box office 1684 892277. Until April 5: Fiddler on the Roof, featuring Paul Nicholas at Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Box office 0870 607 7533 or www.ticketmaster.co.uk
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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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7/4/03 - County back in action at Hove
WORCESTERSHIRE'S cricketers were returning from their successful tour of South Africa today in readiness to step up their pre-season 'warm-up' programme later this week. They will be back in action on Wednesday and Thursday in one-day matches against
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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2002/2003
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Thu 18 Cradley Town (Friendly) 1-0 (Crisp) Sat 20 WEST BROMWICH ALBION (Friendly) 1-6 (Burgess) Tue 23 STOURBRIDGE (Friendly) 1-3 (Lloyd) Sat 27 WILLENHALL TOWN (Friendly) 2-0 (Laydon, Palmer
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Church go second
THE Midland Combination title race is shaping up to be a shoot out between Alvechurch and Leamington after both won this week. Leamington beat Pershore on Tuesday to go top and Andy Hibbert's Churchmen followed suit with a 4-0 win at lowly Cheslyn Hay
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Luff's playing to the gallery with his photographic feet
PETER Luff has been showing off his photographic skills in a Westminster exhibition. The MP, a keen snapper in his spare time, had a total of five pictures on show in the Annual All-Party Photographic Exhibition. Titles on show in Parliament included
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Knock, knock, who's there? The man you were up against at the last election, actually...
KNOCKING on doors can be an unrewarding experience for politicians. The door opens and a disinterested or disinclined householder administers either a rant on the state of the nation or simply slams it in the poor MP's face. This week, Peter Luff had
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Steve's the Bizz for top energy supplier
AWARD-winning independent energy supplier, BizzEnergy, has appointed a new chief executive. Steve Fletcher was formerly chief executive officer for npower. During his three years there he oversaw a period of significant expansion and managed a number
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Whole lot of laughs at investment club
A CLUB that discusses investments and stock options is looking for new members. The Equion Investment Club has been running for five years. It meets monthly, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, in the Whitehall Inn, Bransford Road, Rushwick. Members
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Mortgage advisers in new manager swoop
A SPECIALIST mortgage adviser that has set up in Droitwich has appointed two senior managers to run the team. The Mortgage Group (TMG) has set up a state-of-the-art call centre in Droitwich's George Baylis Road, which will act as the firm's regional centre
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Breaks are 'booming'
WAR with Iraq has had a mixed effect on the fortunes of Worcester's travel agents. While flights to Arab countries have dropped off, European destinations continue to draw large numbers of passengers. Short-breaks to European cities are "booming", with
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Parents face photo ban at leisure centres
PARENTS face being banned from taking photographs of their children winning sports trophies - for fear that pictures could end up in the hands of paedophiles. New guidelines sent from an industry watchdog to every leisure centre in Worcestershire mean
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School sports talent
SPORTING success is never in short supply at Bromsgrove School as they continue to excel in many areas. Top of the list in the last month has been the achievements of the Worcester Road school's fencers with success on both the national and international
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He's a real prince of the racecourse
HE might not have finished the Grand National but Mantles Prince returned to his Worcestershire stables as a king. The nine-year-old gelding, trained at Worsley Racing Stables, Abberley, near Bewdley, could be making a return to Aintree next year after
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Health day focuses on increase in allergies
A PROFESSOR at University College Worcester is spearheading the World Health Day for Europe. The event which was taking place throughout Europe today, was highlighting "Climate change and increasing allergies in Europe". Professor Jean Emberlin, the director
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Groups offered fresh support
VICTIMS of domestic violence, refugees, homeless people and other vulnerable groups are being given the opportunity to live more independently thanks to a new programme of support services. A new partnership between Worcestershire County Council, Worcestershire
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Passengers and drivers in collision
DRIVERS and their passengers escaped with minor injuries after a crash on a Malvern road. Worcester police said a blue Volkswagen Polo and a silver Renault Megane were involved in a collision on the Guarlford Straight, Malvern, on Sunday, April 6 around
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Riverside feature wins civic award for design
AN innovative riverside project has scooped a prestigious award for its far-sighted design and contribution to the environment. Worcester's Quayhead project was awarded a Civic Trust Award for having reached the highest standard in terms of design. It
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Waterway spring cleaning
PEOPLE making their way down to the water front this Easter will be able to enjoy Worcestershire's waterways at their best following an annual spring clean. From Monday to Friday this week, British Waterways' staff, including all office-based staff, will
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Early birds happy to learn new skills
INQUISITIVE youngsters have been racing to get to school in the morning so they can carry out their own investigations. The 8.30 Club at Somers Park Primary School in Malvern has seen Year 6 pupils run to school in order to get on to the computers. Fifty-eight
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Owner did not have certificate for pleasure boat
A BOAT owner who claimed the British Waterways Board had a "vendetta' against him has escaped prosecution for allegedly not having a certificate for one of his vessels, following a High Court ruling. Peter James was hauled before Evesham Magistrates Court
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Check up on your benefits rights
PENSIONERS are being urged to make sure they are getting the benefits they are entitled to by Age Concern. The aim of Your Rights Week from today to Friday, April, 11, is to make sure pensioners get the right benefits. Age Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire
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Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Mangotsfield United 1
Saturday, April 5, 2003 GOALS from James Dyson and Paul Danks got Rovers their first league win on a Saturday since February. Full match report to follow.
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Halesowen Town 3
Tuesday, April 1, 2003 THE silver polish will have to go back in the Victoria Ground store cupboard. The last chance of Rovers seeing any trophies gracing the boardroom disappeared with this disappointing defeat against their old rivals from the Grove
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Homes, path plans
KEMPSEY could still be given a new footpath in Old Road South along with a new development there. Westbury Homes (Holdings) Ltd are building 11 new houses at the Old Vicarage and have applied for permission to build another four on adjoining land. A Malvern
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Gloucester City 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 0
Saturday, March 29, 2003 THERE were few crumbs of comfort to be gathered from Meadow Park as Rovers lost more vital ground in their quest for back-to-back promotions. The poor form and finishing which has plagued the team since the turn of the year was
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Leaving county for Africa
A FILM producer is swapping the serene Herefordshire scenery for the hustle and bustle of an African city. Jeannette Covington has been selected to join a production company in the Democratic Republic of Congo to bring children's rights to the forefront
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Love on the web
A SECRETARY from Bewdley is marrying her childhood sweet-heart more than four decades after they drifted apart - thanks to the power of the internet. Jennie Hilliage had not heard from one-time next door neighbour Rob Abbotts since the early 60s until
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Fixtures and Results - 2002/2003
20/07/02 Cheltenham Town (Home) PSF 0-3 27/07/02 Kidderminster H (Home) PSF 2-2 30/07/02 Willenhall T (Away) PSF 0-2 01/08/02 Wolves (Home) PSF 0-4 06/08/02 Stourport Swifts (Away) PSF 2-1 09/08/02 Solihull Borough (Away) PSF 2-1 12/08/02 Bedworth United
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From bedroom to dancefloor
BATTLING DJs will be getting the crowds in a spin at a monthly contest to find out who's best on the decks. Deuce, a new club-night promoted by Deuce Soundsystem, will be holding a Battle Of The DJs on the first Friday of every month, giving amateur DJs
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Madrigals with guitars and orchestra
Concierto Madrigal; Concierto para una Fiesta by Joaquin Rodrigo. Guitars: Ricardo Gallen and Joaquin Clerch. Asturias Symphony Orchestra. Naxos 8.555842 Naxos continues its recorded series of Rodrigo concertos with two more, this time for guitar. Concierto
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This is Evesham United Football Club - Fixtures & Results - 2002/3 season
Dr Martens League Western Division AUGUST SAT, 17 GRESLEY ROVERS 1-0 Scorer, Bullock Att, 111 Mon, 19 Solihull Borough (a) 2-2 Lutz, Pinkney 216 Sat, 24 Taunton Town (a) 2-3 Bullock, Preedy 358 MON, 26 CINDERFORD TOWN (H) 3-1 Jukes, May (2) 134 Sat, 31
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Double red card setback for City
WORCESTER City's hopes of a top two finish have been dealt a blow by the double dismissal of David Foy and Dan Jones in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Cambridge City. Foy will miss three key games after his red card for violent conduct in stoppage time which
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County back in action at Hove
WORCESTERSHIRE'S cricketers were returning from their successful tour of South Africa today in readiness to step up their pre-season 'warm-up' programme later this week. They will be back in action on Wednesday and Thursday in one-day matches against
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Wolves fail in play-off showdown
WORCESTER Wolves' brave National League basketball play-off challenge came to an end when they lost 104-95 against North West London. The University College Worcester sports hall was packed to capacity long before the players were introduced for what
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Tudor and Jones win at the double
THE Monmouthshire Hunt point-to-point meeting at Llanvapley on Saturday had success for both ends of the career spectrum with doubles for riders James Tudor and Dai Jones. Nineteen year-old Reading University student James Tudor is commencing his career
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All the latest movies and where to catch them
SHANGHAI KNIGHTS (12A): Action superstar Jackie Chan plays Chinese warrior Chon Wang - pronounced John Wayne - who travels with hapless cowboy Roy O'Bannon (Owen Wilson) to Victorian London to catch the killer of Chon's estranged father. Odeon, Worcester
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Samaritans
FOLLOWING a recent fall in Hebb Street, Barbourne, I wish to thank the three young women and the man who came to my aid. I received wonderful attention from doctors and nurses at Worcestershire Royal and my gratitude goes out to them all. EILEEN LUNN,
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Labour's tax pledge is broken
IN the light of the forthcoming 12.7 per cent council tax bill increase, a spokeswoman for Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott says it is very difficult for the Government to understand some of the largest rises. With West Mercia Police Authority receiving
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Removing party politics from local government
JAMES Alexander (You Say, Saturday, March 29) appears to urge all "Independent" candidates in the forthcoming local elections to join the Conservative Party. He claims the Conservatives are the only party who will prevent the "wholesale demolition of
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UN allowed tyranny of Saddam to go on
I WOULD like to take issue with a number of points relating to Tony Blair's role in the action against the oppressive and cruel Iraqi regime made by Peter Nielsen (You Say, Saturday, March 29). Mr Nielsen's first point was that "in splitting Europe into
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It's the end of an era
A FEW tears were shed as the remaining workers at the former UEF factory left for the final time last Friday. At its peak the Sherwood Road, Aston Fields factory, which was owned by Garringtons before UEF, employed more than 2,500 people. Production ceased
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Get bloomin' creative
BUDDING Picasso's are being invited to showcase their talent in a blooming marvellous competition. Droitwich Spa Town Council wants town children to enter the annual Heart of England art contest. The event aims to promote the local environment and this
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Cat's the way to be!
WEEKS of rehearsals, workshops and training and hours of make-up have transformed Emma Tunmore into a cat. More specifically, the West End star has been transformed into Bombalurina in Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenally successful musical Cats. "I did
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Mum pleads for son's education
AN EVESHAM mum is appealing for someone to educate her nine-year-old son who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Christopher Barnett is a pupil at St Mary's RC School in the town but is only allowed to attend for one hour a day. He has been
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7/4/03 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Division Three: Kidderminster 2 Hartlepool 2. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Hereford 4 Burton 0. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Premier Division: Cambridge City 1 Worcester 0. Western Division: Atherstone 1 Stourport 1; Bromsgrove 2 Mangotsfield
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All the latest gigs around
April 10: Hop Scotch, The Marr's Bar, Worcester April 11: Brutal Deluxe and Komanchi Tribe, The Marr's Bar, Worcester; Silver Tone, The Coach and Horses, Worcester; Speed Limit, Royal British Legion, Droitwich Spa.
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Classical and easily listening- a guide to what's on near you.
April 5: Woodwind in Springtime, a concert performed by the pupils of Marie Oldland, at All Saints Church, Deansway Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 357833. April 6: The Hanleys and Welland Music Group present Lenten Cantata by G F Handel
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Cambridge City 1 Worcester City 0
Saturday, April 5, 2003 WORCESTER City ended with only nine men as their late-season slide continued with a 1-0 defeat at Cambridge City. Young defender Dan Jones was dismissed for a second bookable offence in stoppage time, while midfielder David Foy
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Good news for the hospital hard man A month after his arrival, Graham Smith has turned the tables on
AFTER months of hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons, Worcestershire's health service is starting to fight back. The county's acute trust came under fire earlier in the year following a critical report from the Commission for Health Improvement
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Slick thriller in Aynuk and Ayli land
n Execution Plan by Patrick Thompson (Harper Collins, £6.99) SOME places are simply funnier than others. Just try stifling a snigger when someone tells you they come from Grimsby, Scunthorpe... or Dudley. So it bodes well for the comedy credentials of
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Suffering of war is brought to life
n The Trench: Experiencing Life on the Front Line, 1916 by Richard Van Emden (Corgi £8.99) ON numerous occasions during my visits to the old battle lines of the Western Front, I have tried to imagine what life was really like for the ordinary soldier.
