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Take us away from this mouldy home
THE mother of two children suffering from asthma says their health is deteriorating because the council will not move them out of their damp home. Ann-Marie Farnsworth claims she has been trying to move out of the two-bedroom council maisonette in Warndon
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Inquest into six coach deaths
AN inquest was being held today into the deaths of six day-trippers killed after their coach crashed returning from France. The victims were in a party returning to Evesham when the vehicle overturned on the M25 near Iver, Buckinghamshire, on November
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You'll soon be a university, schools boss says to UCW
THE Education Secretary has boosted the University College Worcester's hopes of becoming a fully-fledged university. Speaking before his lecture at the St John's college yesterday, Charles Clarke said the Government's white paper on the future of higher
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No train death name yet
POLICE have not yet revealed the identity of a woman killed when a mail train collided with her car on a level crossing. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene in Dunhampstead, between Worcester and Droitwich, on Monday evening. It is thought the
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They're all set to take over reins
WORCESTERSHIRE'S new members of the UK's Youth Parliament will officially take up their posts on Saturday. Nimneh Hyde, Jade Bayer and Adam Parslow will be handed their duties from outgoing MYPs Phil Everitt, Chris Love and Amiee Hall at Worcester City
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Hope for a new base
A MASSIVE shake-up of health, police and local government services in Droitwich is on the cards. Ambitious proposals for the town's disused magistrate's court, which includes hopes for a new health centre, are being hammered out by a new steering group
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Hospital bosses apologise over gaffe
BUNGLING hospital bosses have apologised to a pensioner after arranging an appointment to remove her daughter's tonsils ... 50 years after they were taken out. Peggy Houghton's daughter, Angela Rodway, who is deputy headteacher at Great Malvern Primary
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Short-listed for top award
A classical concert club, which has just celebrated its 40th birthday, has been short-listed for a prestigious award. The Mixing Music series of Bromsgrove Concerts has been placed on a list of three for the concert series and festivals category of the
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Bring the memory of your loved ones alive
A DOCTOR who worked at a Hereford hospice is hoping people will turn poetry into pounds for the charity. Leanne Hayward worked as a senior house officer at St Michael's Hospice for three months last year. She has now joined with a group of friends and
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Woman alleges rape at a party
A GUEST at a 21st birthday party in a Herefordshire village more than a decade ago has told Worcester Crown Court how a sex attack that night has ruined her life. The woman, who was 17 at the time, was grabbed in a field and forced to commit a sex act
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09/04/03 - Lowe point
BROMSGROVE Rovers could be without goalkeeper Matt Lowe until the end of the season - and have no immediate replacement for him ahead of this Saturday's trip to Cirencester Town. Lowe damaged his knee taking a goal kick in the 2-1 home victory over Mangotsfield
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Would like to meet for some musical fun
A COMPETENT bassoon player is needed to join a well-established West Midlands orchestra. The Halesowen Orchestra is also looking for musicians who play stringed instruments, particularly a double bassist to join them for rehearsals and shows. Based at
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It's Elgar for entertainment
THE Bromsgrove Choral Society will perform the works of Worcestershire composer, Edward Elgar at a concert on Saturday (7.30pm) at St John's Church in Bromsgrove. Tickets are available from Joyce Newland on 01905 771836.
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School's mini-models take to the catwalk
Schoolchildren from Elbury Mount Primary School became catwalk models for the day when they held a fashion show sponsored by a high street retailer. The show came about when two Year 5 pupils wrote to the Malvern branch of Matalan. The school said all
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Friday night will be country night
THIS Friday sees the return of a popular country music act to the Droitwich Spa scene. Speed Limit will be appearing at the Royal British Legion Club in Salwarpe Road, in an event organised by the End of the Trail Country Music Club. The gig starts at
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Disabled fined for 'crooked' parking
Members of a disabled club are furious at being handed tickets for parking "incorrectly" in a free council car park after it was targeted by over-zealous inspectors. Inspectors from Herefordshire Council have been dishing out £60 fines at Ledbury's swimming
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Sex shop plan hits opposition
CONTROVERSIAL plans to open a sex shop near a school in Barbourne will go before Worcester City Council's licensing committee later this month. The council has so far received more than 100 objections to the application to licence the shop on Barbourne
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Friend shoved through a shop window
AN argument between two friends ended with one having 20 stitches after being shoved through a shop window. Anthony Rusher, of Coronation Street, Evesham, pleaded guilty to unlawfully wounding Dean Smith and causing criminal damage, at Worcester Magistrates
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Car warning after smash-and-grab raid
PEOPLE are being reminded not to leave bags and belongings on display in their vehicles after a black handbag was stolen from a woman's car. The front window of the parked BMW was smashed and a black leather bag containing paperwork, a calculator, a spelling
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100 years ago
April 11, 1903 SOME very important matters were discussed at the meeting of Redditch District Council on Tuesday - the winding-up meeting of the year. The report of the medical officer of health for the past month and past quarter showed the district
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50 years ago
April 10, 1953 AN appeal to help the recently formed youth club to find suitable accommodation was made by Mr JT Grubb at Studley's annual parish meeting last week. In support, Mr GC Hill asked if an appeal could be made to the public to offer free help
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25 years ago
April 7, 1978 JOINT discussions between local authorities could result in Redditch Council losing a £30,000 loan towards a new dual use sports hall. While talks are going on, the £50,000 scheme cannot go ahead. Local councillors were warned this week
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Weapons handed in
A TOTAL of 28 guns and 304 bullets have been handed in to Redditch police station after the launch of a national firearms amnesty. People have until April 30 to surrender any illegally held weapons and ammunition without fear of prosecution for unlawful
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Surgery roadshow
NEWLY launched mobile police surgeries will continue - despite a disappointing turnout from residents last week. A mobile CCTV van was taken to Batchley, Abbeydale, Smallwood and Mount Pleasant in an attempt to make officers more accessible to residents
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Parents' fine
A Redditch couple have been fined after failing to ensure their child attended school on a regular basis. The husband and wife from Woodrow were each fined £250 by Redditch Magistrates and ordered to pay court costs. The case was dealt with last Wednesday
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Unruly patient's hospital order
THE abusive and aggressive conduct of a 20-year-old woman at the Alexandra Hospital has led to her being issued with an Anti Social Behaviour Order. Cheryl Adey, of Clopton Road, Stratford, has been banned from behaving in an anti-social way while on
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Three take bag from car
A BAG containing make-up was stolen from a car in Winyates, at 4.55pm on Tuesday, March 25. Three youths aged between 14 and 16 opened the door of a red Vauxhall Astra, which had been left insecure in Mainstone Close, stole the bag and ran off towards
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No lucky Brakes
Leamington 3 Alvechurch 1 THE visitors had only themselves to blame for this most costly of defeats despite - amazingly for a top versus second clash - the match official hailing from Whitnash, barely two miles down the road. The damage was entirely self-inflicted
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Five-star ladies
BROMSGROVE Hockey Club Ladies Seconds continued their winning streak with a 5-3 friendly victory at Bretforton. Captain Helen Hartiss drafted in Gloucester-based loan players Maureen Lawley, Charlotte Lawley and Jo Roberts for the game in Evesham last
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It was just fine before
How beautiful Redditch is in the spring. Reds, yellows, greens, whites - and that's just on the roads! Whoever thought painting white lines on the Sainsbury's island would actually improve things? In fact, it was fine before they were there! Is this person
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Lanes are obstacles
Joy of joys, the Highways Agency has found some white paint that they didn't know they had so, why not make a pretty pattern around the Sainsbury's island! No longer does the traffic flow relatively easily, depending on the time of day, but has in fact
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Is council just using up paint?
WHAT is happening to the roads in Redditch? After the cycle paths on main roads, which end in space and are not used because of parked cars and buses loading and unloading on them, we now have Sainsbury's island. I approached it from Birmingham, saw on
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Town youth cruise to third
In their last friendly gala before the start of the Diddy League, Redditch SC young swimmers finished third behind hosts Haden Hill. Swimming in their first gala were Elizabeth Humphries, who came third in the 9yrs 1length back, Callum Lungrin, third
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Rev's letter was brave
WHAT a brave and challenging letter the Rev Andy Kelso wrote (Advertiser, April 2). It should be broadcast everywhere. We are a Christian country and if people of other faiths come and live among us, well, that is fine. But their religions should not
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Ask yourselves about Jesus
I AM writing in response to Rev Andy Kelso's letter. He compared Saddam to Hitler. Yes, Saddam may be as ruthless and unpleasant as Hitler but Saddam is not a credible, imminent military threat to either his neighbours or us here in the West. So much
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Donor times
Blood donor sessions take place at St Gregory's Parish Centre, Winyates Way, at 2pm, 3.45pm and 5-7.15pm on Tuesday.
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9/4/03 - Paying the price of success
'HOW much longer have we got to put up with this John?' cried a disgruntled supporter to John Barton after the recent draw with Halesowen Town. It brought a rueful smile from the City manager who, having stoked expectation with the club's best start for
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Top four testers
STUDLEY are preparing to measure their progress this season by taking on three of the Alliance's top four sides in a week. Mark Chambers' side have finally fought their way into the big six at the top and, having pushed Willenhall aside, are training
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Church falter
Last week's 4-0 win over struggling Cheslyn Hay kept Alvechurch on the heels of Leamington but last night's 3-1 defeat was costly. The top two have the initiative in the title race with six fixtures to play and Leamington have a four point advantage.
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England calls
BIRMINGHAM City Ladies have been left in the dark about when they will complete their National Division fixtures with an outstanding final match at Charlton. Blues went down 3-1 to the team who ended their FA Cup hopes earlier in the season. And the Valley
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Error found in carcass case
THE decision to refuse an application for an animal carcass incinerator licence in Astwood Bank was not made by the right people. Plans for the incinerator, at Popes Lane, were turned down by a specially formed committee of Redditch councillors last year
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Traders in plea
DISGRUNTLED Redditch Market traders pressing to move back to Church Green claim they are not getting anywhere with Redditch Council. Moves have been made to meet council officers to find a solution to the problems encountered by traders after they moved
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Hope still on horizon
REDDITCH and Bromsgrove councillors are determined hope will arise from disappointment after a vital charity for victims of domestic violence folded. The New Hope charity was forced to close down recently. It was created about two years ago to cope with
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STUART BROCK - Goalkeeper. 26/9/76. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 1.
Released by Aston Villa, Brock signed for Harriers in September 1997 after a short spell at Northampton Town where he failed to make an appearance. He made his Harriers first-team debut in November of the same year and has proved himself a fine shot-stopper
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FRASER DIGBY - Goalkeeper. 23/4/67. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 18.
Digby is a vastly experienced keeper who was signed before the first game of February against Bournemouth in order to add his know-how to a young defence. The Sheffield-born shot-stopper started off as an apprentice at Manchester United but never played
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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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DANNY WILLIAMS - Midfield 12/7/79. 6ft 1in. Squad number 4.
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
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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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MATT LEWIS - Forward. 20/3/84. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 19.
The youngest player to earn a professional deal at Aggborough and the reason was 52 goals with Coventry-based non-leaguers Marconi in 2000/01. A player with the potential to become the next Lee Hughes, Lewis signed a three-year contract, scoring goals
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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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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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Forum travel
Wythall Library will be the venue for a talk entitled "Tours of Greece and Italy - Ancient and Modern" next week. The Wythall Forum event, which also features slides, takes place at the May Lane library in Hollywood on Monday at 7.45pm for an 8pm start
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09/04/03 - Last six decides Utd fate
THE chase is on. Redditch United's comprehensive 4-0 win over Shepshed did nothing to change their league position but meant they can leapfrog Solihull and Bromsgrove Rovers to go third by winning their game in hand. Reds boss Rod Brown is concentrating
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Be on track
Railways around the world will be the topic for a meeting of Redditch Railway Interest Group on Friday. The meeting will take place at Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre at 2pm. For more details, call Chris Anderson on 403328.
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Red card a blow to final chances
Halesowen Tn 2, Evesham Utd 0 SCOTT Mullen's relationship with the Common Road faithful scaled new depths after the strikers Tuesday night tantrum left the Robins with a mountain to climb in the second leg of the Worcestershire Senior Cup final. The manager's
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Skipper retires
WOODRUSH skipper Paul Moore has pulled the curtain down on his playing career after a second knee operation in six months. Moore has not played all season because of a long-standing cruciate knee ligament injury first suffered six years ago. The Woodrush
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Five in sight
THE end is almost in sight for long-suffering Five Ways Old Edwardians with just one Powergen North Midlands One fixture to get through. And the Masshouse side have probably their best chance to bank league points when they visit relegated Stourport on
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Alcester go for triple joy
ALCESTER are bidding to end the season with three straight wins and avenge a particularly painful defeat on Saturday. Pat Lamb's side are still smarting after losing the away game at Rugby St Andrews to a last second penalty and will be bidding for vengeance
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Garrard bids to banish his red card hell
CHRIS Garrard has vowed to put his Millmoor misery behind him by leading Worcester to victory in Saturday's clash of the titans with Rotherham at Sixways. The winger, who was notoriously sent off during Worcester's 38-13 defeat in November, is eyeing
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City fix up Belgian test
WORCESTER City will kick-off next season with a pre-season friendly in Belgium against Premier League outfit KSK Beveren on Saturday, July 12. Beveren have links with City's outgoing shirt sponsors Petrochem Carless, who have agreed to finance the trip
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Evesham face uphill task after Yeltz loss
EVESHAM United face an uphill battle to win the Worcestershire Senior Cup for the first time in their history after losing the first leg 2-0 to Halesowen Town last night. For the most part, United held their own, but the sending off of Scott Mullen for
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South African tour proves big hit
THE Worcestershire Under 13s tour of South Africa came to an end when the team touched down at Heathrow airport recently, following two weeks in the heat of the southern hemisphere. Thirteen young cricketers took part in a cricket festival to mark the
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Paying the price of success
Down the Lane with Nat Sylvester 'HOW much longer have we got to put up with this John?' cried a disgruntled supporter to John Barton after the recent draw with Halesowen Town. It brought a rueful smile from the City manager who, having stoked expectation
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Day of destiny
EMOTIONS will be running into overdrive this Saturday as Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove RFC take to the field for crunch matches in a huge day for local rugby. Droitwich Spa entertain Old Yardleians in a winner-takes-all promotion showdown while eight miles
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Trouble and strife for Bill
LESLIE Grantham takes on the role of Bill in Love and Marriage following the death of Adam Faith. The Theatre Royal Bath production of Donald Churchill's comedy opens at Malvern's Festival Theatre on Monday and is 'a funny and poignant look at relationships
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Sherlock's final bow
THE greatest fictitious detective ever treads the boards at Redditch's Palace Theatre on Saturday. Starring Roger Llewellyn, Sherlock Holmes - The Last Act, was written by David Stuart Davies especially for him. RADA trained, he has had a long career
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A Viennese whirl at gala
SOLOISTS from major British opera companies perform at the Palace Theatre on Friday as part of A Viennese Strauss Gala. Designed to give the audience a nostalgic taste of the age of glamorous soirees and Strauss waltzes, the evening includes highlights
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Colts cruise to the final
BROMSGROVE RFC Colts cruised into the North Midlands Plate final with a crushing 38-0 victory at Stourbridge. Missing three-quarters Nathan Blair, Frazer Higgins and Chris Abrams, Town brought in juniors Tom Crook and Warren Oliver, a decision which decided
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8/4/03 - Budgies on song for cup triumph
Budgies are the King Pin Cup winners in the Worcester and District Skittle League. They beat Arbos in the final by 17 pins. Scores: Budgies 262 (D Jones 39), Arbos 245 (R Griffiths 33) n The final Coronation Cup game this season will be played on Saturday
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Friendly loss before big day
DROITWICH Spa RFC First XV rested key players ahead of their Midlands Four West (South) promotion decider this Saturday in a 40-29 friendly defeat at Redditch. Bringing in youngsters for a run out, Spa put on a fine display and scored via a hat-trick
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Junior rugby round-up
Droitwich Spa RFC U12s 35 Old Hales U12s 14 Old Hales got off to a strong start, scoring early on to put Droitwich on the back foot. The second half saw Droitwich fight back with Chris Reece and Nick Houlston both scoring excellent tries for Droitwich
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Competition set to take pride of place
TIME is running out for people in Redditch to enter Worcestershire County Council's Community Pride 2003 competition. The deadline for entry is Thursday, May 1, and the lucky winners of the competition stand to scoop a £500 cash prize. Entries have already
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Dannii Minogue Neon Nights
Four star IT looks as though Dannii is following in her big sister's footsteps by re-inventing herself as a 21st century pop princess. While the less well-known Minogue sister has been absent from the charts, Kylie's career has soared netting her hit
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What's On Guide
Thursday, April 10 English Symphony Orchestra: A Night at the Opera, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333. Connie Lush, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Tickets from 0870 607 7535. George Melly, Digby Fairweather and Digby Fairweather's
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9/4/03 - St John's L wrap up title in style
ST John's L are Division Three champions in the Nationwide Doors & Windows Worcester Snooker League. They clinched the title with an emphatic 5-0 win over Pershore C. In Division One, Pershore B moved three points clear of Hallow A, while in Division
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Lowe point
BROMSGROVE Rovers could be without goalkeeper Matt Lowe until the end of the season - and have no immediate replacement for him ahead of this Saturday's trip to Cirencester Town. Lowe damaged his knee taking a goal kick in the 2-1 home victory over Mangotsfield
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Palmer is on hand to help Rovers over line
LES Palmer turned from goalscorer to goalkeeper as Bromsgrove Rovers gained a hard fought narrow victory over Mangotsfield United. Palmer, employed as a substitute last Saturday, got an unexpected call-up on 21 minutes when, with no replacement on the
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Carter out for season run-in
RECKEY Carter could miss most of Barnt Green Spartak's Midland Combination division two championship run-in after damaging his ankle in his side's 5-2 defeat at Handsworth United last Saturday. Carter, who needed hospital treatment after landing awkwardly
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Sunday into semis
LATEST action from the Central Sports Redditch and South Warkwickshire Combination. Central Sports Terry Quarter-Final Garringtons Sunday 2 (Powell, Blankley) Hymatic/Allendale 1 (Harper). Premier Division Austin Ex-Apps 1 (Ricketts) South Redditch 0;
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Angling round-up
NORTHFIELD Starlets Veterans started their annual campaign on Tuesday at Moorlands Farm and it was Dave Bennett (Stourbridge) that showed the way by waggler fishing corn to pull out 20 Carp from Meadow pool peg 42 for a 70-5-0 catch. Stan James (Bewdley
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Waters booked
CONTEST waters booked by the Birmingham Anglers Association. Saturday, April 12 Canals: B'ham./Worc. Br. 30-31; Staffs./Worc. Br. 8-9, 16-17. Sunday, April 13 Pools: Uckinghall pegs: 1-25, Walcot A & B, Nordley No. 3 & 4. Canals: Fazeley: Bodymoor
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Private companies to profit
DEAR EDITOR -- The front page headline '£60m jackpot for schools' is good news. At last there is the prospect of getting rid of those temporary classrooms dotted around the school grounds and perched on piles of bricks. A hope of removing those narrow
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Meeting was not publicised
DEAR EDITOR -- I have just found out there was a public meeting in Droitwich to nominate Independent candidates for May's council elections. None were chosen because not enough people turned up. Both local weekly newspapers reported on the meeting after
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Guide can lead to better quality living
DEAR EDITOR - Readers may be interestested to learn that volunteers from the Worcester Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association are celebrating the launch of a new range of care literature for people with MND. The new Personal Guide, produced by
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No one has offered any defence . . .
DEAR EDITOR -- Further to my last letter regarding our abysmal council in Bromsgrove, and police force, the readers of the Advertiser/Messenger must agree with me as no letter so far has been written in their defence. Has anyone actually read the missive
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Squandering our money on war
DEAR EDITOR -- At a time when, despite appallingly high council taxes, our hospitals are running out of money to pay staff wages, services are being cut and staffing levels are at crisis point, war-mongers Blair and Brown have decided to squander another
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Mother's Day was spoiled by thief
DEAR EDITOR -- I'd like to take this opportunity to wish happy Mother's Day to the mother of the thief who stole my small, but treasured statue from my front garden at 2.25 on Mother's Day morning. Amazingly, this must have been a premeditated crime as
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100 years ago April 11, 1903
WILLIAM Parkes, aged 46, said to be an "old offender" appeared at the Quarter Sessions in Worcester charged with stealing a potato fork valued at 2/6 (12.5p) - the property of William Walters, of North Bromsgrove. It was his seventh conviction - a fact
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Social
THE Live Wyres social singles will be meeting at the Old Leaking Well in Dunhampton this evening from 9pm onwards. For further details call Chris on 01905 797356 or Marcia on 01905 726142.
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What's on guide
Wednesday, April 9 Ballet: Nutcracker, Hippodrome Theatre, Hurst Street, Birmingham. Until Saturday. Show: Rumplestiltskin, Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Coventry. Until April 26. Opera: The Novello Years, Alexandra Theatre, Station Road, Birmingham
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Great honour
Great Alne have won the opportunity to host the Natwest Speed Gun Challenge and are one of only 10 clubs nationally to win the honour. Juniors will be given the chance to have the speed of their delivery measured next Wednesday at the club's Henley Road
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Conservative Ladies Luncheon
CHAIRMAN Betty Long welcomed a new member, Anne Norton, and two guests along with the happy band of luncheon club members to the March gathering at the Ladybird Inn. One of our members has been in hospital, Joyce Hopkins, but is now home and on the slow
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Bromsgrove Railway Club
FOR our April meeting the club welcomes back Paul Stratford with a slide presentation entitled Cotswolds to Cuba. The slides are all medium format, and this gives excellent quality on the screen. Paul is an excellent photographer and he travels the world
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Fairfield WI
MARY Fairbairn welcomed members to our March meeting. Vice secretary Anne Lowe read the minutes of the last meeting, which reflected the many and varied activities in which members are involved including: April 27 - resolutions briefing session lead by
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Time is 'running' out
RUNNERS, joggers and walkers are being urged to take part in the 15th anniversary fun run in aid of the Leukaemia Research Fund. There are roughly ten weeks of training left until the run on Sunday, June 15, at Bromsgrove Rugby Club, Finstall Road, and
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They're flying the flag for charity
PATRIOTIC residents are being invited to fly the flag at a Saint George's Day lunch later this month. The Gate Hangs Well in Woodgate is hosting a fundraising lunch to mark the Patron Saint of England and raise stacks of cash for the Primrose Hospice.
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Beauty is more than skin deep
A BEAUTY salon in Barnt Green has won a regional award for its outstanding achievement in customer care. Bodi Tori, a Japanese-themed salon in Hewell Road, picked up the top award at a training weekend in London. The award from the French skincare company
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Into the groove
A town teenager got into the groove when he won two top dance awards at a national competition. Stephen Corbett, of Aston Fields, who dances with the Bromsgrove School of Dance, won the awards when he competed at the UK Championships Dance Competition
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Jumping for joy
A RUBERY boy was jumping for joy after scooping a top gong in a trampolining competition. Energetic Mikey Lightfoot, from Waseley Road, won first prize in the Midlands Trampolining Qualifier in the under 13 age group. The ten-year-old is part of the Ultimate
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Menance of the bug
STUDENTS at Bromsgrove School are being warned of the symptoms of a deadly disease, which has been sweeping the Far East, due to the high number of students from Hong Kong and China who board at the school. And yesterday the school doctor met with the
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Woman dies in rail crossing smash
A LEVEL-CROSSING near Droitwich Spa was the scene of the horrific death smash involving a woman driver and a high-speed train. The woman was killed at 6.46pm on Monday after her blue Volkswagen Golf collided with a mail train travelling through Dunhampstead
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Voting won't be the same
THE majority of voters going to the polls in the Bromsgrove district in the May 1 local elections will find some changes have taken place from when they cast their votes four years ago. Geographical changes to boundaries to a major or minor degree, has
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Save our sheepdogs
LOVING homes are being sought for five energetic Border Collies who have hit hard times. Danemere Animal Rescue is caring for the playful pooches who are aged between five months and three years. The bitches have come from different backgrounds and David
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Hardwork pays off
THE hardwork and dedication of staff and students at a Rubery high school is at the heart of its top performance in the latest league tables. Staff at Waseley Hills High are celebrating after being placed 12th in the county, in the Government's A-Level
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Family torn apart by housing crisis
A SPA mum and dad claim they are being forced to live apart because of a shortage of social housing in Droitwich Spa. Lisa Wheatley and Scott Warner, the parents of two-year-old Emily, have been on Spa Housing Association's waiting list since October
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New hospital unit fears
A SPECIAL meeting has been called to discuss the potential closure of the minor injuries unit at a Bromsgrove hospital. Fears have been growing that the unit, at the Stourbridge Road Princess of Wales Community hospital, could close for financial reasons
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Centre expecting cash injection
MAJOR investment could be winging its way to a busy community hall in Droitwich Spa, if discussions were successful last night. The town council is seeking thousands of pounds for essential structural repairs and cosmetic work at its Heritage Way centre
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Thieves hit six lockers
THIEVES stole from six lockers in the changing rooms at the town's Dolphin Leisure Centre. Money, mobile phones, car keys, credit cards and clothes were among the items taken last Monday afternoon. One man was left with no clothes, towel or money. Mum
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9/4/03 - Wasted chances proving so costly
WE grabbed the headlines for the wrong reasons at Cambridge on Saturday when we should have been talking about a Worcester victory. Once again, however, we paid the price for failing to put our chances away and, as well as we played, it got us zero points
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Brutal road side attack
A MAN was viciously attacked after being involved in a car crash on the A491 Bromsgrove to Hagley road. The man suffered a broken nose, broken ribs and bruising to the face after being beaten up by two Asian men. He was driving a blue Rover towards Hagley
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Paintings are on the move
A RENOWNED collection of paintings, which once featured in an historic Bromsgrove church, will take pride of place in Westminster Methodist Hall. The 20th century paintings by Bernard Sleight, once housed in Blackwell Methodist Church, will now be seen
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New health centre decision in months
A MASSIVE shake-up of health, police and local government services in Droitwich Spa could be decided within three months. The Advertiser can exclusively reveal ambitious proposals for the town's disused magistrate's court, which includes hopes for a new
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No pressure
MORE than 200 residents took advantage of free blood pressure checks in Droitwich on Saturday. Trained medics carried out the tests, which can establish whether you are at risk of suffering a stroke. Town Rotarians and The Stroke Association planned the
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9/4/03 - City fix up Belgian test
WORCESTER City will kick-off next season with a pre-season friendly in Belgium against Premier League outfit KSK Beveren on Saturday, July 12. Beveren have links with City's outgoing shirt sponsors Petrochem Carless, who have agreed to finance the trip
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Tumour boy's golf day needs business boost
CARING businesses are being urged to swing into action and support a charity golf day in Droitwich Spa. Debi and Nigel Wainwright, of Charles Dickens Close, organise the annual event to mark the anniversary of the death of their son Alistair. The Chawson
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One win away
DROITWICH Spa Snooker Centre A need just one more frame to complete a successful defence of the district title. Spa go into the final round of matches this week one point behind Droitwich and District division one leaders Millfields B but their rivals
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Mixed fortunes
FOUR Bromsgrove netball players were on form last weekend as they helped Worcestershire U18s defeat Hampshire North U18s 55-23. Faye Higgins, Rachel Sweet, Becky Sweet and Nerys Davies all started in a match that saw Worcestershire blitz their opponents
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Lucs in first final for thirty years
LUCTONIANS booked themselves a place in the final of the North Midlands Cup when they defeated the holders Malvern 21-18 in a crunching semi-final clash at Mortimer Park. In a fast and furious opening Malvern's Richard Fleming and Luctonians' Jeremy Wheadon
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Woofferton get back to winning ways in league
Woofferton got back to winning ways when they entertained lowly Fownhope in a vital Herefordshire Premier League match on Saturday. They won at home 2-0. The first half was fairly even but Woofferton certainly produced enough chances to have gone in comfortably
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Open-play policy pays dividends
BOTH teams took advantage of the perfect conditions at Palmer's Meadow to produce an entertaining display of running rugby, Tenbury recovering from a slow start to bag their ninth North Midlands 2 victory of the season with a 23-10 victory and consolidate
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From Africa to the Arctic
Mountainous waves, extreme climates and the taste of death might sound like key elements of an action film but for one town resident it was the harsh reality on board the destroyer HMS Beagle during the Second World War. Peter Ward has now written a book
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Soldiers continue the fight
JOYCE Malin's grandson Brett Wright is a Lance Corporal in the Royal Engineers. Girlfriend Sarah, who he is planning to marry next year, received a letter from Brett on Thursday - the first time the family has heard from him since the war started. The
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Centre visitors on rise
THE number of people visiting the Kingfisher Centre is up on last year despite figures for the rest of the country's shopping venues falling, it has been revealed. Centre commercial director Ian McLelland said the number of shoppers had risen by 3.6 per
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Lisa's leaving on a jetplane
A REDDITCH woman will be going stateside after being selected to help youngsters from the USA at Camp America. Lisa Wainwright, 21, from Birmingham Road, won her place as a counsellor at Camp Hoffman in Boston after attending a Camp America job fair in
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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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Shelter cost
We would like to point out the youth shelter being installed in Studley cost £4,000 and not £15,000 as reported in the Advertiser on March 26. The shelter is being built on the Millennium Green, off Crooks Lane.
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Stay on the line for career help
NEW College is piloting an advice line providing adults with information on education, training and career opportunities. Residents can take advantage of the expertise of an impartial advice and guidance worker. The line, which is open from 9am-4.30pm
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Charity runners
TWO leading charities are set to benefit from the marathon exploits of a pair of kind-hearted runners. Andrew Fitchett, 41, and Gavin Davies, 39, are taking part in Sunday's Flora London Marathon. Mr Fitchett, of Mappleborough Green, hopes to raise £400
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Decision day is close for town
NOW is the time for Redditch residents to consider who they want to see on their council through the elections on May 1. This year, the election contests seats for 10 of the current 11 ward areas in Redditch. Poll cards for the election were starting
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Recognising the hard work behind the scenes
THE Advertiser/Messenger's fourth instalment of Bromsgrove District Sports Council's annual awards brings together behind-the-scenes work. First up, Bernie Leech was honoured with the Administration Award for his work with the Bromsgrove and Redditch
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Ross smashes time
BROMSGROVE youth cyclist Ross Dingley has every reason to be proud of himself after taking a huge seven seconds off a national record. Dingley, aged 15, shaved the seconds off the British Schools Cycling Association roller racing one kilometre record
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Junior football round-up
Hanbury U10s 14 Studley Juniors U10s 0 Hanbury won promotion with a great team effort and hat-tricks from Alex Jarvis and Nathan Day. Man of the match Alex Wilkes and Tim Moseley scored twice each while Lewis Gregory, Ashley Poole, Dan Naughton and Ricki
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Brendas hit top 50
Alcester sabre fencing twins Richard and Thomas Brenda finished in the top 50 at the Cadet World Championships in Trapani, Sicily on Sunday. Thomas, 16, (pictured, above right) finished 45th at the under 17s event, missing promotion to the next round
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For crying out loud - it's that time again
OH yea! Oh yea! ... Alcester is gearing up for its annual town crier contest. More than 20 contestants from across the country are set to take part in the event on Saturday, April 19 - the 28th consecutive year it has been held. Alcester town crier Keith
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Podium for the Tin Man
ASTWOOD Bank's Andy Tinsley says he is aiming for race wins at the weekend after his flying start to the National Superstock Championship. The Buildbase/Knotts Motorcycles lead rider got the season off to a stormer in the first round at Silverstone and
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Camera call to deal with pub revellers
CALLS have been made for more CCTV cameras in Alcester following complaints of disturbances after pub closing times. Members of Alcester's Neighbourhood Watch Scheme are now calling for two more cameras. Three cameras, costing £125,000, were set up in
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Redditch condemned to drop
REDDITCH Ladies had to bow to the inevitable and accept their third successive relegation at the weekend. Claire Steadman's side lost a relegation play-off against fellow strugglers Bournville to slip out of the Midlands League and into the Worcestershire
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They're feline groovy
SOME purr-fect examples of cats were on show in Alcester on Saturday when three groups staged an event at the Greig Centre. Next year the event takes place on April 3.
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Regents wait on Wood word
REDDITCH Regents are still waiting to hear a decision on their title rivals' penultimate fixture. Second-placed Smiths Wood Sabres had to beat Avon Valley to have any chance of matching Regents in the title race on the final day next Wednesday but had
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Promotion for county arrow aces
WORCESTERSHIRE made it eight wins in a row as they secured promotion to division two. The women's B team drew 3-3 with Bedfordshire with the match award going to Jo Clements (140, 123, 102) for a 3-1 win and an average of 17.86. The men's B also drew,
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ABAC pensioners scramble for prize
ABAC's pensioners held a scramble at Wood Bevington pool last week and there will be another on Thursday April 17 with a 9am draw for the contest. Phil Hill won with 12-2-0 from peg 21 ahead of John Bailey with 11-4-0 and J. Podmore 6-0-0. A fundraising
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All shipshape!
MEMBERS of the Redditch Sea Cadets are celebrating after sailing away with two wins at a national competition. The group of thirteen 12 to 17 year olds beat off competition from hundreds of cadets from across the country to scoop the armed guard drill
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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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School's building project
ART, music and admin blocks at Alcester High School have all been planned to be extended in new proposals drawn up by Warwickshire County Council. The council has proposed a variety of changes and extensions to the Gerard Road school which will go to
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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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Netball weekend
THE annual school netball tournament organised by Alcester police was hotly contested at the weekend. Schools from all over the Alcester area gathered at Studley High School to compete in the prestigious event on Saturday. In the 11 and under category
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Super salsa
Alcestrians are getting into the swing after the town salsa class had to move into a new venue because of an increase in students. Salsa dance teacher Margaret Greenwood said the class used to take place in Alcester Town Hall but has had to move to St
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MP backs new law
MP for Alcester John Maples has welcomed the passing of a seatbelt law in the European Parliament. The law means everyone will have to wear seatbelts on coaches and minibuses where fitted - including school buses. The draft resolution says the new law
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Reality of a new business
PEOPLE who are thinking about chucking in their jobs and starting their own business are wanted for a new TV programme. Channel 4 is researching a "reality" programme about the first "make or break" year when people change their lives and start up their
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Friend found crash victim
AN Alcester refuse collector who was killed in a car crash in appalling weather conditions was not wearing a seatbelt, an inquest heard. Neville Stephens, aged 30, of Crooks Lane, died at the Alexandra Hospital after he collided with an Audi on September
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Louise's challenge for hospice nurse
A SUCCESSFUL businesswoman has been clowning around in the name of charity. Louise Hewett, owner-manager of Hewett Recruitment, has launched the Louise Hewett Challenge 2003. The challenge is to raise £30,000 for a specialist nurse for Worcester-based
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Groups wait on decision
CLUBS and groups in Alcester and the surrounding villages face a nail-biting wait to hear if their cash bids have been accepted. Tens of thousands of pounds have been requested from Stratford Council's revenue and capital grant schemes. Councillors on
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Hunt for the best start-ups
MORE than £60,000 is up for grabs in a national awards scheme that recognises start-up businesses that have the flare and determination to succeed. HSBC has begun its hunt for top new entrepreneurs with the launch of the HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards 2003
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Auction appeal to meet shortfall
HASELOR Junior and Infant School is pleading with Alcestrians to help out with a major cash shortfall. The school, which is in the middle of building its first hall, has predicted a £20,000 shortfall to complete interior decorating after the £300,000
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Tom bowled over by tour
A YOUNG Redditch cricketer recently returned from a festival in South Africa to mark the landmark anniversary of a Johannesburg school. Tom Dempster was one of 13 youngsters to take part in the Worcestershire Under-13s tour. The team also had the chance
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Mass-terful Singers
Alcester Singers will be at St Nicholas' Church for their next concert, a performance of Mass in D and St Nicholas Mass. The concert takes place on Saturday, April 12, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £6 and are available from the secretary on 762718.
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Alcester Conservative Wives
AT the March meeting, held at the home of Mrs Pat Grier, members were shown slides and listened to a very interesting talk by Andy Holding on 'The Future of Birmingham Airport'. Thelma Woollerton won the raffle. Next month will be the annual dinner.
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Slick thriller in Aynuk and Ayli land
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 this
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Friends of Coughton Court
There was a full house for the first meeting of the season on March 19, when Bernard Pumfrey spoke about 'Royal Palaces & Regalia'. Little remains of the palaces of the early kings. England was divided into several kingdoms before the Conquest. Alfred
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Suffering of war is brought to life
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. From
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Redditch Photographic Society
THE society held its third club competition on March 25. In the print section Daryl Barker was first and third, with Irene Matthews second. In the slide section, first and second place went to Irene Matthews with Len Stockall third. The judge was member
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Royal British Legion
Astwood Bank branch of the Royal British Legion celebrated the 70th anniversary of its foundation with an excellent dinner at the Bulls Head Hotel in Inkberrow last Friday evening. In the chair was the branch president Major David Bish TD, who welcomed
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St Leonard's Mothers' Union
REVEREND David Rogers led the Quiet Evening on March 24. Interspersed with Christian readings, prayers and extracts from Handel's Messiah, there was a wealth of material which held something for everyone to ponder on and to give fresh thought to the familiar
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Search starts for top talent
ASTWOOD Bank Carnival organisers are looking for the cream of Redditch talent to take part in a competition next month. The six best entries will perform live on Friday, May 16, and the winner will receive a cash prize of £150 as well as the chance to
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Hopes of full house
STUDLEY Scouts are holding an Easter Bingo event on Saturday evening in aid of group funds. Bingo books are 50 pence each and refreshments and a raffle are also available. Eyes down at 7.30pm at Scout Headquarters, High Street, Studley.
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Concerns over new park-ride site
OPPOSITION is growing to a new park-and-ride site because of fears it will spoil views of the Malverns. The site on the east of Worcester is next to the RNIB New College - and the principal is also worried that an increase in traffic noise will spoil
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MPs in row over working record
A POLITICAL row has erupted after a Tory MP claimed he "worked harder" than his rivals in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Leominster's Bill Wiggin sparked the controversy by comparing the Westminster record of himself and his fellow Conservatives with
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An Easter treat promised at court
PP:15137604.jpg:Margaret Oakden with the restored Perseus and Andromeda fountain VISITORS to an historic ruin will be in for an Easter treat when an ornate fountain is finally switched back on. Witley Court's Perseus and Andromeda fountain has not been
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Doubts over hospital talks
FRESH doubts about the legality of the Pershore Cottage Hospital consultation process emerged at a council meeting last night. At the Wychavon District Council meeting, managing director Sid Pritchard said the consultation on the hospital's future had
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Pedestrian hurt in city centre collision with car
A TEENAGER was taken to hospital yesterday after he collided with a car in Worcester city centre. The young man was in collision with a red Peugeot 106 outside Worcester College of Technology, on Deansway at around 3pm. He was taken to Worcestershire
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Charity is threatened by sale plan
A CHARITY fears it may be made homeless if Malvern Town Council decides to sell off its headquarters. The former Manders chemist shop in Belle Vue Terrace, acquired and converted by the council at a cost of £600,000, is also home to Community Action,
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Farmer's relief as tyre battle ending
A LONG-awaited clean-up operation has begun on a farm used as an illegal dumping ground for thousands of rubber tyres. Farmer Christopher Dowson, of Poplars Farm, Pershore, says he is relieved that the final 18,000 tyres abandoned on his farm are being
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Police track down limping man
A 49-year-old man has pleaded guilty to possessing drugs, failing to stop after an accident and three other driving offences at Worcester Magistrates Court. Police suspected Steven Roberts, of Dinchall Road, Worcester, after he limped away from the scene
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8/4/03 Late leveller hurts Harriers
HARRIERS 2, HARTLEPOOL 2 THE defensive blues continued for Kidderminster Harriers whose play-off task is growing tougher all the time. Harriers' failure to win in five games at such a crucial stage of the season is hardly akin to promotion form. Conceding
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Vocal
VOCAL residents are invited to join a sing-a-long at a Spa church this weekend. The Droitwich Welsh Society is holding a Songs of Praise session at the Spa Methodist Church in Worcester Road on Saturday. The event starts at 2.30pm.
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Conman has £3,000 haul from handbag
A CONMAN asked an elderly woman for a glass of water before stealing her handbag containing more than £3,000. The youth visited the woman's home in Spring Hill Rise, Bewdley, at 3.30pm on Monday. He asked her if she knew of a Rover car that was for sale
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Chance to have your dog chipped
DOG owners have been reducing the risk of losing their best friend by taking advantage of a series of microchipping sessions. The National Canine Defence League teamed teamed up with Wychavon District Council to run the microchipping session at the council's
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Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Mangotsfield United 1
Saturday, April 5, 2003 LES Palmer turned from goalscorer to goalkeeper as Bromsgrove Rovers gained a hard fought narrow victory over Mangotsfield United. Palmer, employed as a substitute last Saturday, got an unexpected call-up on 21 minutes when, with
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City runners will stay the distance
TWO members of staff at University College Worcester are paving the way for specialist medical facilities by running in the London Marathon. Maria Kavanagh, who is a senior lecturer in palliative care, and Chris Garratt, who is an IT support team member
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Lights, camera, reaction
I was asked to accompany a number of officers in the new police mobile CCTV van as it was driven around the streets with the cameras rolling. And after more than six hours, and nothing of any note to record, it became evident what a useful tool the van
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Police hunt for young flasher
REDDITCH police are hunting for a teenager who exposed himself as a married couple were walking their dogs in Pitcheroak Woods, off Bromsgrove Road. The incident took place at about 6.15pm on Sunday. The couple were walking when they were passed by a
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New roundabout is a mess
I write to comment on the new road layout on the Sainsbury roundabout. What a mess! If it is the highways department's intention to frustrate motorists further by reducing road space and causing more congestion for motorists, they have succeeded. How
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We are paying for this muddle
FOR some days a collection of lads in fluorescent jackets have been randomly painting white lines and moving cones at Sainsbury's island. On Thursday, they achieved some sort of aim with a half-mile queue on each approach road. We should remember, however
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War is between good and evil
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY support and endorse the comments made by The Reverend Andy Kelso (Letters, April 2) regarding good and evil. The war in Iraq must be seen, not in the context of a war between Arabs and Westerners or a war between Islam and Christianity
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Polling Day judgement
AFTER our collection on Tuesday, we found the binmen had left our dustbin with a sticker on saying that if the lid is up they are refusing to empty the bin. The bin lid was up one inch. No doubt the council is receiving a flood of complaints with regard
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Junior hockey titles
YOUNGSTERS from Droitwich Spa Hockey Club won three titles at a prestigious tournament. The club's U10s, U14s and U16s each won their events at the Kings Heath Pickwick end of season mixed hockey festival while the U12s were runners-up but undefeated.
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Residents will see benefits
Voters in the Crabbs Cross by-election had the dubious pleasure of reading a last-minute leaflet from the Labour party last Thursday. It said that a council I led would abolish free bus passes and give people nothing else. It claimed that in saying I
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It's time to think again on park-ride
IT'S almost six years since city councillors abandoned plans to obliterate one of Worcester's most beautiful views, between the RNIB New College and Whittington with an office block. The golden vista was preserved - but, as we report on P1 today, the
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MP pleas over eyes
REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith has pressed for minor improvements to be carried out in the Alexandra Hospital's ophthalmology department despite an ongoing review of the service. Ms Smith met the new chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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Title dream is over
HEADLESS Cross Ladies' title dreams are in tatters after an agonising 1-0 defeat on Sunday which handed the championship to leaders Kidderminster. Cross went into the game trailing the leaders by four points and knowing they had to win the Abbey Stadium
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Millers hit hot ten goal streak
BUOYED by a goal rush which has seen his side score ten in their last two fixtures Feckenham manager Lee Adams says his side can finish in the top six next season. Adams' position mirrors that of Rod Brown, manager of groundshare landlords Redditch United
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Reds take up invite
REDDITCH United Women could yet take some silverware out of a disappointing season after being handed a place in the Southam Invitation Cup. Steve Tayler's third from bottom side were on the end of a 7-1 reverse at Ross Town at the weekend and have agreed
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Iraq war 'cost Labour votes'
REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith believes the war in Iraq cost the Labour candidate as many as 100 votes in last week's by-election for the Crabbs Cross ward. The seat, which came up for grabs after the resignation of Sarah Sulley in February, was won by fellow
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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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Leader clarifies position
WE have been asked to clarify errors which were printed in last week's Advertiser under the headline 'Party Vows Tax Cushion'. The article detailing the Conservative party's manifesto should have stated council tax would not rise by more than inflation
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CRAIG HINTON - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 26/11/77. 6ft. Squad number 5.
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. The change of position proved the making of the former Birmingham City trainee who was once rated at £1 million and
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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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SCOTT STAMPS - Left-back, left midfield. 20/3/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 3.
Stamps started with Torquay United despite being brought up in Birmingham and his obvious talent earned him a £10,000 move to Colchester United in 1997. The left-footer moved to Harriers on a free in September 1999 after playing in the Second Division
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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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DEAN BENNETT - Midfield 13/12/77. 6ft. Squad number 7.
Bennett was a then club record buy of £30,000 from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in January 1999 and proved a goal-scoring menace to Conference opponents in the title-winning season. The ex-England semi-professional international signed a two-year deal at
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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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SEAN FLYNN - Midfield. 13/3/68. 5ft 8ins. Squad number 21.
Vastly-experienced Flynn took over the captaincy in Mark Blake's absence after putting pen to paper on a year's deal before the first league game with Lincoln. The influential central or right-sided midfielder is known for his tough tackling and will
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JOHN MELLIGAN - Midfielder. 11/2/82. 5ft 9ins. Squad number 24.
Signed on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers for the season, the creative Dublin-born playmaker has made a good impression and extended his deal for a second month. Restricted to reserve appearances at the Division One club, his manager Dave Jones wanted
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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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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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Season just weeks away
THE 2003 Cricket season starts at the end of this month and you can follow every ball with the Advertiser/Messenger.
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Charity's abseil plan
MORE than 300 people are set to take the plunge with a charity abseil down Grosvenor House, in Redditch, this summer. The event takes place on June 7 and 8 in aid of the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB). All that is needed to take part is
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A racing certainty
There will be some racey goings-on for charity on Saturday, April 26, as the Rotary Club of Redditch Kingfisher host an evening of fun. The club will be holding a race night at The Masonic Centre, in Easemore Road, from 7.30pm in aid of Worcester Children's
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Society prepares festival frolics
REDDITCH Irish Society will be saying Cead Mile Failte to people from all over the town as it holds its festival week from Saturday, April 26. There will be song and dance in the Kingfisher Centre from 1-3pm on the first day and the fun will continue
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Monk-y business
Youngsters will have the chance to transform an egg into a monk during an activity-packed Easter at Forge Mill Museum Sessions last two hours and cost £2 per child. Call 62509 to book a place.
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Museum on menu
THE Woodhorn Colliery Museum will be the topic at Feckenham Forest History Society tonight. The meeting is at Webheath Village Hall, Heathfield Road, from 7.45pm following an AGM at 7.30pm. Admission is £3 for visitors and £1.50 for members. For details
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05/02/03 - New striker for Reds
REDS number two Gary Whild has confirmed the club are targeting another striker as they continue to rebuild. Midfielder Matty Gardiner made his United debut at the weekend and Whild is hoping to bring in an unnamed forward soon but confirmed that would
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Solihull can seal crown
SOLIHULL proved their Midlands Four pedigree by springing their third North Midlands Shield upset of the season at the weekend. The Powergen North Midlands One champions-elect knocked Midlands West Four North outfit Ludlow out 22-17 to continue their
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Ladies lose
ALCESTER Ladies went down 22-15 to Earlsdon Ladies in their penultimate league game. The Kings Coughton side play in a charity sevens tournament in Tewkesbury at the weekend and finish the season at Lichfield II's on May 5. The Ladies go on tour to Glasgow
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Pride play
KINGS Norton RFC have nothing but pride to play for in their final Powergen Midlands West Four South fixture. Pete May's side are already certain to be relegated as the second from bottom side but can still have a say on the relegation picture when they
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County on form to beat the drop
WORCESTERSHIRE preserved their place in Division Two of the English Counties Netball League with a 40-28 victory over Hampshire North. It was a must-win situation for both teams at Prince Henry's High School, Evesham as the loser would be relegated to
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Table tennis stars turn on the power
THE Worcester Table Tennis League championships held at St John's Sports Centre produced matches of the highest standard. Seven tables were in use for the 13 events under the control of the referee Doug Young, chairman of the league. The men's singles
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Wasted chances proving so costly
The John Barton column WE grabbed the headlines for the wrong reasons at Cambridge on Saturday when we should have been talking about a Worcester victory. Once again, however, we paid the price for failing to put our chances away and, as well as we played
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Project set to preserve
A DESIGNATED nature reserve is to be established in a Redditch beauty spot. Proctor's Barn Meadows, in the grounds of Arrow Valley Park, have more than 110 species of wildflower and grasses. Redditch Council countryside officers want the spot to become
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Opera arias at city venue
THE English Symphony Orchestra performs A Night at the Opera at Birmingham's Symphony Hall on Thursday. Conducted by Musical Director William Boughton, the orchestra will be joined by soprano Rebecca Caine, tenor Jeffrey Stewart, and baritone Mark Holland
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World first for fairytale
A NEW version of Rumplestiltskin has its world premiere at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre this week. Designed to attract 'today's media savvy kids' to the theatre, the original Grimm's fairy tale has been adapted by Matthew Peg and includes some 'weird and
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Time for soul date
BLUES and soul singer Alison Moyet performs at Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, on Sunday. Famous in the 1980s as part of Yazoo, Alison is now promoting her fifth album Hometime. Tickets cost £18.50 on 024 7652 4524.
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Title romp
Headless Cross Harriers under 10s clinched the league championship with a impressive 5 - 0 win over Phoenix Colts. Goals from Jack Cresswell, two, Oliver Smith, Ben Timbrell, and Jake Hopkins landed the title. Harriers are also looking for cup glory with
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Dumped out at last eight
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV crashed out of the North Midlands Cup at the quarter-final stage last Sunday despite narrowly missing one of the most remarkable turnarounds in their history. Trailing by 29 points inside just 30 minutes, David Stout's side, with
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A road by any other name...
AN unnamed stretch of road in Webheath will be given one of two suggested new titles during a Redditch Council meeting tonight. The section of the road, in the vicinity of Crumpfields Lane and Green Lane, is currently not identified by a nameplate. Redditch
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding (12)
Four star WE'VE all been there. Remember THAT moment when you meet your true love's family for the first time? Now imagine your true love's family being loud, overbearing and very, very large. Oh, and Greek. Toula (Nia Vardalos) is a 'good' Greek girl
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One Hour Photo (15)
Four star SEYMOUR Parrish, a photo-developer for a supermarket, is a man obsessed. For years he has developed the holiday snaps and family occasion pics of the Yerkin family, consisting of mum Nina, dad Will and young son Jakob. To get through his long
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Placebo Sleeping With Ghosts
Three star JUST when you least expect it Placebo release their fourth album. Much like the last effort, Black Market Music three years ago, there's plenty of uncomplicated and simple guitar sounds put together with Brian Molko's unique voice - which is
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Linkin Park Meteora
Four star A BEAUTIFULLY crafted piece of work from Linkin Park who had a hard act to follow after their fist album. Hybrid Theory is probably still the best rock album to come out in the past five years and achieved massive success after its 2001 release
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Dream is over
A GOAL in the last minute denied youngsters from Aston Fields Middle School a national title at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium last Sunday. The Drummond Road school's six-a-side team, who have enjoyed a fantastic six-month journey to reach the last two,
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First defeat in 16 games
FAIRFIELD Villa lost for the first time in 16 Midland Combination division one matches dating back to October 19 when they went down 2-1 at lowly Burntwood Town last Saturday. On a bumpy pitch, the hosts were ahead on 20 minutes when Brian Hendron's free-kick
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Falcons win cup
TABLE topping Cofton Falcons completed the first part of a possible treble by winning the Rose Bowl with a 3-1 victory against Blackwell. The Advertiser/Messenger Football League division three leaders, who can still win the league and LMS Shield, went
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Junior football round-up
Hanbury U10s 14 Studley Juniors U10s 0 Hanbury won promotion with a great team effort and hat-tricks from Alex Jarvis and Nathan Day. Man of the match Alex Wilkes and Tim Moseley scored twice each while Lewis Gregory, Ashley Poole, Dan Naughton and Ricki
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Preaching style is a turn-off!
DEAR EDITOR -- I was not at all surprised to read in your paper that the self-proclaimed 'born-again' christian Mike Tindall has been 'physically attacked, spat at and...verbally abused'. The man is a positive menace in Bromsgrove High Street - his aggressive
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Westlands wanted the supermarket
DEAR EDITOR -- Councillor Pam Davey states that she has been knocking on doors during the 'Waitrose' matter and hearing "When are we going to have Waitrose?" If she had knocked on doors on the Westlands, she would have heard very different from that.
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Nightmare on our pavements
DEAR EDITOR -- I'm sick and tired of putting myself and my children at risk on the streets, or should I say roads, of Bromsgrove as most drivers seem to think that the pavements are for their use as well as the roads and car parks. Do they not realise
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Opportunity to set record straight
DEAR EDITOR -- Once again I find it necessary to point out that several remarks about me in your Letters pages over the past weeks are completely untrue. Mr. Facer claims he is still waiting for a reply to queries, having written to me. Not true. At the
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25 years ago April 7, 1978
A 6.3 ACRE piece of land adjoining Denmark House in Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove, was sold by auction for the astonishing sum of £55,000 or around £8,600 per acre. It had outline planning permission for four detached houses. HAL Miller, Bromsgrove's
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50 years ago April 11, 1953
THE weather, which up until Easter had been good for several weeks, turned unkind for the holiday with sleet, hail and a tempest over the two-daybreak. THE recent drought had resulted in the going being hard at the Chaddesley Corbett point-to-point meeting
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9/4/03 - Henriksen blow for Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' 19-goal leading scorer Bo Henriksen has been banned for two matches after picking up his tenth booking of the season in last Saturday's 2-2 draw against Hartlepool. The Danish striker, who has recently been dogged by hamstring
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Worcester has been paying the ferryman since the 12th Century
THIS spring marks the 20th anniversary of the revival of the centuries-old Cathedral Watergate Ferry at Worcester. It was re-launched in 1983, after a gap of more than 20 years and operates each summer season for up to 50 days at weekends and Bank Holidays
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Calling all town artists
BUDDING artists are being urged to submit their work for a town exhibition. The Bromsgrove Art Exhibition will open its doors to the public on Saturday, April 26, and is one of the first items on the packed programme at this year's town festival. Taking
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Tropical tips
TOP tips to give your garden the tropical look will be available at a special talk at Webbs of Wychbold tomorrow (Thursday). There will be an hour-long lecture on the subject as part of the A38 garden centre's tea'n'talk series from 9.45am onwards. This
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Droitwich Spa Winemakers
It was skittles night in March and so the club left its usual meeting place of the Old Library and met instead at the British Legion Club in Droitwich. Members split into teams of four for the first game of the evening with three rounds of competition
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Spadesbourne Ladies Club
THE Spadesbourne Ladies Club will be celebrating their 21st birthday on Thursday, May 1, at the Ladybird Inn, Aston Fields. A cake will be the centrepiece of the celebration, and it should arrive about 8.30pm, but won't be served until around 9.15pm with
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Holiday funtime for young
FUN-LOVING youngsters looking for something different to do during the Easter holiday need look no further than Rubery Leisure Centre. The centre is holding a two-week play scheme for children aged between eight and 15 in conjunction with Bromsgrove District
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Inner Wheel
North Worcestershire Inner Wheel held a joint fundraising jazz evening with North Worcestershire Rotary Club at the Spadesbourne Suite. More than 100 people enjoyed this very successful evening and danced to the vibrant music of Dutch Lewis. A total of
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9/4/03 - Garrard bids to banish his red card hell
CHRIS Garrard has vowed to put his Millmoor misery behind him by leading Worcester to victory in Saturday's clash of the titans with Rotherham at Sixways. The winger, who was notoriously sent off during Worcester's 38-13 defeat in November, is eyeing
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Get out to enjoy taste of nature
THE recent spell of sunny spring weather has turned many minds to thoughts of the countryside. And now, with a new booklet from Worcestershire County Council, choosing a walk is as easy as a stroll in the park. The Countryside Walks and Events Programme
