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Cash grant to aid housing shortage
A MULTI-million pound Government grant has been awarded to help tackle Worcester's chronic shortage of affordable housing. The city has scooped a £4m cash boost, the third largest of its kind in the West Midlands. It means work can start on four sites
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Two crash drivers are critical in hospital
A DRIVER who crashed in to a tree on a notorious Worcestershire road is still in a critical condition. The 28-year-old man was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital following the accident on the A449 near Hawford Wood, near Ombersley, on Sunday, at 1.30pm
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Council steps in with last-minute hospital plans
A LAST-minute intervention by Wychavon District Council could allow Pershore to keep its hospital. The council's health scrutiny team has reacted to public concern by producing two alternatives to the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust proposal.
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Catch the teen terrors
ANGRY residents called for undercover cops to take to the streets of Warndon Villages to catch teenage tearaways terrorising the estate. Members of the public blasted both Warndon Parish Council and West Mercia police for not doing enough to stop the
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Canal clean-up hampered by paint spill
A CLEAN up day organised by British Waterways backfired when a dumped tin of paint spilled into the canal as it was being loaded onto a skip boat. The paint, believed to be tar based bitumen, fell into the Worcester to Birmingham Canal between Blockhouse
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Vandals hit re-cycling
YOUNG vandals have forced the council to move glass-recycling banks from a Worcester pub's car park after just six weeks. The banks had to be removed from outside The Goodrest Inn, Barker Street, off Lansdowne Road, at the request of new landlords David
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Coping with depression
EVERY two hours one person in England commits suicide because of depression, but by seeking advice from NHS Direct this number could fall. This week is National Depression Week and the nursing call-service wants to highlight how it can help people with
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Special delivery
A POSSE of missing garden gnomes, ornamental hedgehogs and squirrels have been found perched on the porch of an Evesham shop. Police have discovered the 22-strong gang of garden delights, which have been stolen from different addresses in the town during
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Preview: Kidderminster v Hartlepool
Top scorer Bo Henriksen finally makes his return from a hamstring injury after just one substitute appearance in the last three weeks. Henriksen is joined in the starting line-up by midfielder John Melligan who has been on Republic of Ireland under-21s
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A safer world has to be secured
TODAY'S breaking news that the Anglo-American forces in the Gulf are puzzling over whether Saddam Hussein is dead or alive will lead to increasing hopes that the war is nearly over. Such thoughts were kindled yesterday when US troops charged into Baghdad
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Le Mans says Non! to Aero 8
DREAMS of pitching Morgan's Aero 8 sports car against the best Porsche and Ferrari have to offer at Le Mans have been dashed by race administrators. Managing director Charles Morgan had planned to pilot the car in the 24-hour event but the Malvern-based
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Brain handed injury booster
JOHN Brain has been given a major injury boost as all of his walking wounded get ready to train this week. The Worcester director of rugby had concerns over a number of key players last week including Chris Garrard, Werner Swanepoel, Christian Evans and
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Evesham chasing Senior Cup first
CUP history beckons for Evesham United tonight (7.45) when they visit Halesowen Town in the first leg of the Worcestershire Senior Cup final -- a competition they have never won. The Robins only reached their first final two seasons ago losing to Moor
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Parry on top from Wilde
IT'S all change at the top of the Evening News Ray Mercer Trophy standings. Worcester City's Adam Wilde (7.04) has slipped from top spot to be replaced by Hereford United's Paul Parry (7.33). Parry, a Welsh non-league international, has continued to earn
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Course record for Tim
WORCESTER St John's Cycling Club got their evening time trial series under way with a five-mile event in Broadheath. Tim Wood (Stourbridge CC) set a course record with 11 minutes 3 seconds. A distant second was Gavin Poupart (Parrot Print) with 11.47,
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Devon joy for Bailey
A FIELD of over 2000 runners made the annual pilgrimage to Seaton in east Devon for the 20-mile Grissly off road running race. Three members of Worcester Triathlon Club entered but Ruth Heatley, last year's ladies' winner, was injured as was Kevin May
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Summary: Kidderminster 2 v Hartlepool 2
A crucial victory was harshly snatched away from Kidderminster Harriers by a Hartlepool substitute injury time equaliser. Eifion Williams struck after an error from Dion Scott to break Harriers hearts and put another dent on their play-off bid. The result
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It's a case of like it or lump it
IN reply to Philip Monks' attack (You Say, March 31) on John Phillpott, if Mr Phillpott genuinely believes that Chris Jaeger is the best man to run the Swan Theatre, he is surely perfectly entitled to use his column to say so. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon,
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Kiss of death
GEORGE Cowley should be satisfied with getting six letters a week published, let alone a column to try and compete with John Phillpott. I would imagine that if he did have a column, the Evening News would soon be in liquidation. JOHN NORWOOD, Kidderminster
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Eyes have finally collided
I READ that George Bush next wishes to change the regimes in Syria and Iran and to "contain" France and Germany. The dictionary tells me that contain means to restrain or in a military context "to build up strength against a possible enemy in the hope
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Maybe he doesn't know difference
IN answer to Gary Webb's recent letter (You Say, March 26) he either doesn't know the difference between federalism and dictatorship, or he is deliberately mixing the two together to accommodate his own anti-EU argument. To take his twisted argument to
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Full-time: Kidderminster 2 v Hartlepool 2
Keeper Brock continued to impress as Harriers ensured Hartlepool did not follow up Clarke's 63rd minutes strike with an equaliser. The homeside brought on Broughton for Henriksen on 77 minutes and threatened a third goal. Bishop got a touch to Shilton's
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GOAL: Kidderminster 2 v Hartlepool 2
Hartlepool grabbed an injury time equaliser when Scott's poor back header let in E Williams who fired home.
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3/4 time: Kidderminster 2 v Hartlepool 1
Hartlepool were struggling to find a way back into the match so manager Newell threw on off-form top scorer E Williams for former Premiership front man Watson on 58 minutes. They were quickly back in the game five minutes later through the unmarked Clarke's
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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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What the judges are looking for
JUDGES in the Tastes of Worcestershire Awards will be looking for a passion for serving local produce. The awards encourage the use and promotion of local food and drink. Eateries can enter one, or more, of four categories, including Best Restaurant,
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Home fit for a boss fetches £675,000
A PROPERTY development company has sold a new-build home for what could be a record price in the Worcester area. Neil Grinnall Homes has sold the last plot at its Grange Manor development, in Fernhill Heath, near Worcester, for £675,000. The development
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Food producers vie to top the local taste test
FRESH, local produce "speaks for itself" at restaurant tables, according to the celebrity ambassador behind a county awards scheme. TV chef Alan Coxon was speaking at the launch of the Tastes of Worcestershire Awards, which encourage the use and promotion
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GOAL: Kidderminster 1 v Hartlepool 0
Harriers gained the reward for good pressure with the opening goal on 22 minutes through Henriksen. Good work from Shilton in the area provided Bishop with a chance but his shot was blocked and eventually fell for Henriksen to prod home his 19th goal
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Teen orgies at bottom of OAP's garden
LUSTY youths are staging after-school orgies in a love-shack at the back of an elderly couple's home, a distressed pensioner claims. Charles Wood is aghast at hearing teenagers in the throes of passion over his garden fence. Two girls and three boys have
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8/4/03 - Britton happy about future
MANAGER Ian Britton believes Kidderminster Harriers have good reason to be optimistic about the future despite suffering a series of setbacks in their bid to reach the Division Three play-offs. They have failed to win in their last five outings and are
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Woman dies in train collision
A WOMAN died after a train collided with her car while it was on a level crossing. The car, a Volkswagen Golf, had been on a train track at a level crossing in Dunhampstead between Worcester and Droitwich when it was hit by a postal train. The driver
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Worcester is a casualty of war
THE war in Iraq and the deadly SARS syndrome have led to a fall in the number of overseas visitors to Worcester, tourist chiefs believe. But the city could see an increase in the number of British tourists looking for holidays closer to home. Compared
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Doorman admits injuring customer
A DOORMAN who injured a customer when ejecting him from a Worcester pub has been jailed for four months. Andrew Lavin grabbed hold of Craig Carr, who tried to get into RSVP, The Cross, dressed in a football shirt. Despite being barred six months earlier
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Concern over plans to abolish service
A COUNSELLOR says he is treating more and more hospital workers for stress - yet health bosses are threatening to close counselling services throughout the county. Tim Young, who works at a GP surgery close to Worcestershire Royal Hospital, said there
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Taste of the Mediterranean
AN opportunity to see the imaginative work of two internationally renowned Worcester artists is available at Huntingdon Hall. Original paintings by Paul Powis and Sara Hayward, of Battenhall, Worcester, are being shown in the Art House caf bar from April
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Speed-bust scheme to cut road deaths
A MAJOR new speed-busting initiative, involving fixed speed cameras for the first time, has been launched on the county's most dangerous roads. The operation will see mobile and permanent cameras at more than 30 accident black spots across Worcestershire
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Monica looks forward to summer
LOUNGING in the summer sun will be a lot more pleasant for one Evening News reader after she scooped top prize in a competition. Monica Sinfield was one of almost 600 readers who took part in a word search competition run in the Evening News in conjunction
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More eyes and ears for the community...
AN army of street wardens has been drafted in to help police parts of the region. Dressed in a similar uniform to conventional police officers, and given a basic salary of £14,000 a year, the new Community Support Officers will be tackling anti-social
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Handy work at Hanbury's orangery
A HAND imprint left in the 19th Century has been found on the roof of Hanbury Hall's orangery. The discovery was made during vital repair works to the orangery roof at the National Trust property near Droitwich. Contractors are currently working on the
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Oliver adds spice to new porcelain range
TELEVISION chef Jamie Oliver has teamed up with Royal Worcester to cook up a new range of "pukka" porcelain. The new plates, dishes and mugs, called "Retro" will be the same shapes as his successful white range, launched in the summer of 2001, but feature
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Lucky band may have spurred on Grand win
GRAND National winner Monty's Pass may have been given the edge by a retired Worcestershire trainer. Michael Oliver, who trained the 1986 Grand National winner West Tip, gave Monty's Pass lucky matching brow and nose bands that attach to the bridal. Since
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Facts, figures and fixtures 2002/2003 season
Pre-season 20/07/02 - Redditch United 0 Peterborough United 3 (Forsythe, Fenn, Bullard) 25/07/02 - Redditch United 3 (Hall, Knight, 2) Stourbridge 1 (Lee) 30/07/02 - Redditch United 1 (MacVarish) Burton Albion 1 (Garner) League 17/08/02 - Redditch United
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Late strike sinks wayward Robins
Evesham Utd 0, Gloucester City 1 UNITED'S attacking problems suffered a couple of acute blows prior to kick-off but they should still have exacted retribution for last month's heavy reverse. Wesley Joyce was ruled out of the remainder of the season following
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Hereford setback
HEREFORD United's play-off ambitions were dealt a major blow last night when rivals Dagenham & Redbridge won their game in hand. Fifth-placed Daggers beat Leigh RMI 3-1 with a Steve West hat-trick to leave the Bulls seven points adrift in sixth place
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Albion reach final after surprise
THE Albion are through to the Worcester and Districr Football League's Sunday Junior Nursing Cup final after a shock 2-1 win at Perrywood. Goals from Don McKenzie and Matt Martin gave the Worcester and District League Division One leaders victory over
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Students promoted to top league
THE men's rugby team at University College Worcester have crowned a magnificent season by winning the BUSA Premier North B League and gaining promotion to both the Premier A League and the RFU National Student League. It is the fourth time in six years
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Win tickets to BBC Good Homes Show
If you fancy a perfect day out - you will be at home when the BBC Good Homes Show returns to The NEC, May 8 until 11 with even more ideas to get you in the mood for "Summer Living." Packed with fantastic new features to inspire every visitor, 2003 is
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8/4/03 - Brain handed injury booster
JOHN Brain has been given a major injury boost as all of his walking wounded get ready to train this week. The Worcester director of rugby had concerns over a number of key players last week including Chris Garrard, Werner Swanepoel, Christian Evans and
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He has as much right to stand as the other candidates
YOUR editorial (Evening News, April 2) raises three interesting points. Firstly you remind us of the graffiti daubed on a wall in Wyld's Lane shortly after September 11, 2001. As I remember, this was a picture of the Twin Towers atrocity with words of
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So where is the lack of decency and humanity?
MARTIN Roberts is to stand for the British National Party in Holy Trinity ward. He is instantly denounced by the chief executive of Worcestershire Racial Equality Council, Mohammed Aslam, who urges voters "to vote for decency and humanity". But we are
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New Labour: State your position now
IN the late 1980s, I was proud to stand as the Labour's General Election candidate for Worcester. While I was candidate, Mrs Thatcher did something appalling. She allowed the American government to use British bases to bomb Libya. We learnt afterwards
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GOAL: Kidderminster 2 v Hartlepool 1
Hartlepool pulled a goal back on 63 minutes through Clarke to set up a grandstand finish. The midfielder volleyed home from the far post from Arnison's right-wing free kick.
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Half-time: Kidderminster 2 v Hartlepool 0
There was a nervous moment for Hartlepool keeper A Williams, who had already conceded two goals, when he fumbled Bishop's towering header on 37 minutes. But fortunately for the former Wales undewr-21 International the ball dropped on top of the net rather
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GOAL: Kidderminster 2 v Hartlepool 0
Bishop fired Harrier further ahead on 27 minutes with a lethal 15-yard finish after the Hartlepool defence completely mis-read a long ball.
