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Court aid for youngsters
FORGET Easter eggs, the most fun children from across the Vale will be having this Easter is at tennis camps organised by Vale Tennis! The courses are suitable for first-timers through to aspiring Tim Henmans, the camps will take place at the Littletons
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Table toppers?
THE Evesham and District Table Tennis Association stages its presentation evening at Bengeworth Church Hall on Saturday. There's an earlier than usual start time of 5.30pm for a night that starts with the two Dorothy MacFarlane ladies semi-finals. The
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Jumpers on start line
STRATFORD Racecourse stages the first of successive Saturday meetings this weekend. Following on from the extremely successful Irish day last month, Luddington Road will feature a seven-race jumps card on Saturday with the opening contest off at 2.25pm
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Defeat is not crucial
BENGEWORTH Sapphires clinched the Division Two title of the Evesham and District Association despite losing their final game against clubmates Green. Needing just one point the Sapphires were assured of the title when the Green could field only two players
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Two out of three ain't bad for happy winner Haywood
LAST Sunday saw a great deal of eager expectation at Evesham Sailing Club with the Chelmay Cup, one of the major trophies for the year up for grabs. With three races over the day, ten boats took to the water under cloudy conditions with a steady breeze
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Relegation avoided after win
A TIRED but jubilant Worce-stershire netball squad walked off court at Prince Henry's knowing that their place in Division Two was safe for another year. Visitors Hampshire North were always up against it last Saturday as the County's girls soon built
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Raceway open is for county action!
STRATFORD'S favoured speed zone, Shakespeare Cou-nty Raceway at Long Marston is all geared up for a busy weekend for the track's annual season opening Test & Tune. It's all systems go for Cheltenham-based drag ace Ian Hook as his team of top mechanics
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Rink finals at Welford
THE indoor rinks at Welford will be bursting at the seams this weekend when the club stages its finals weekend. Play gets under way at 10am on each day on a weekend of a dozen finals. The prizes will be presented by Barbara Mumford, a senior vice-president
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Singles title for Johnson
Evesham and District Crib League THE final rounds of the Super Cup Knockout competitions were played at the Rowing Club on Monday evening. In the singles, Robin Johnson of the host club defeated Phil Insley (Wheatsheaf) 2-0. In the doubles, Hampton WMC
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Family affair at top
SUNDAY'S home shoot at Throckmorton CPSC saw the resumption of friendly competition between club members. At the end of the day it turned out to be honours shared on the Skeet and Trap disciplines. On the Skeet layout, it was a family affair with Pat
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Smiths lose final
Evesham and District Pool League THE mixed doubles champions are K and E Nishigaki who overcame A and M Smith at the Ambassador Club. The same venue will host the presentation evening on Friday, May 2 when proceedings get under way at 7.30pm. The Division
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Naunton's Fergal records win in rare day in saddle
FERGAL O'Brien and Jelly Nolan have enjoyed considerable success over the years but Fretoria Dancer's victory in the Members during Sunday's Cotswold Point-to-Point at Andoversford must take pride of place. The 30-year-old's duties as head lad to Nigel
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Potting facility up and running
A WORCESTERSHIRE-based wholesale nursery has reached phase two of its expansion plans with the completion of its new 400m sq potting facility. Bransford Garden Plants' new unit was funded by reinvested profits and is large enough to accommodate production
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Double medal joy for cider producer
Much Marcle cider makers Weston's are celebrating two silver medals in one week after taking part in an international competition. The first medal came on Monday, March 24, at London's International ExCel Cider and Beer Competition, when silver was awarded
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Formative Fun top of the class
A WORCESTER retailer was celebrating this week after being named the top franchisee out of a total of 40 stores. Formative Fun, in Charles Street, sells educational toys for children from birth to 14 years old. Owners Mark and Heather Stewart started
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Sole seller of widest shoe range
THE owner of a successful chain of shoe shops is off to London today to see if he can take the title of top retailer in the country. Robin Elt Shoes has made it into the last three short-listed retailers out of more than 700 in the national UK Shoe Awards
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Joan graduates to her own style
VETERAN rocker Joan Armatrading returns to her hometown on her latest tour. Joan, who was born in St Kitts in the West Indies, but brought up in Birmingham, will be playing the city's Symphony Hall on Monday, April 28, with a show at the GL1 in Gloucester
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Plastic pallets fire
A number of plastic packing container pallets caught fire in a field alongside Bomfords warehouse in Salford Priors in the early hours of last Saturday morning. Bidford firemen attended and extinguished the blaze by using one hose reel jet.
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Platform for blaze
A HYDRAULIC platform from Leamington Spa was called in by Bidford firemen to help them deal with a chimney fire in Dunnington Lane, Dunnington, on Sunday.
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Hopeful tale that trails off into tedium
n Innocence by Gavin Corbett (Pocket Books, £6.99) WOULD-be novelists with a drawer full of rejection slips giving reasons of "uncommercial viability" for not taking up your manuscript, read this... and weep. Loathe as I am to criticise the work of another
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Passing muster with Wallace & Gromit
n Wallace & Gromit's Catch of the Day (Titan Books, £8.99) Nick Park's Wallace & Gromit have cemented a place in the British public's hearts. With A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave, audiences have enjoyed the two loveable characters
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Great response to a health questionnaire
MAY I through your newsletter column thank the 387 people who responded to our questionnaire about the Pershore Cottage Hospital, 96 per cent of them wanted the hospital to be rebuilt on the present site. They were as angry about the loss of elderly care
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Simple solution to cottage hospital saga
YOU kindly allowed me space last week to write in about the Cottage Hospital. I have now realised that there may be a simpler and possibly cheaper way of easing the problems of the Cottage Hospital in the shorter term. The local authority document (Modernising
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Evesham Mayor's Diary
Wednesday, Apri 2, 2003. 12-30pm: I attended a delightful lunch with the Evesham Inner Wheel. They have made me feel so welcome during my year of office. thank you very much ladies. Saturday, April 5, 2003. 7-30pm: with James my consort we attended the
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Horror crash driver 'nodded off'
SURVIVORS of the M25 coach crash have told an inquest how they were so concerned about their driver's competence they considered leaving the vehicle. Chris Sloane, aged 42, was "nodding off", and driving erratically in the moments before the accident.
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Tackling match details off pitch
THIS Saturday's crucial championship decider at Sixways holds special significance for one man behind the scenes at Worcester Rugby Club. As a player in his youth, chairman during their amateur days, employee since the sport turned professional, and lifelong
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Preparing for inquiry
BOTH sides in the row over the proposed new football stadium for Worcester City are gearing up to present their cases at a public inquiry. The three-day hearing at the Guildhall starts on Tuesday, May 20, and supporters and objectors are preparing and
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County council to discuss St John's store plan
PLANS for a new supermarket on the site of a high school are going before county councillors for consultation. Worcestershire County Council's planning and regulatory committee has to discuss a new St John's Tesco store in order to respond to Worcester
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Quest for youth
CRICKET: Cookley have begun a search for young players on the eve of the new Worcestershire League campaign. Net practice will be on Monday and Thursday nights at the club's Lea Lane headquarters from 6pm. Chairman Phil Dixon said: "While we have enjoyed
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Toddler throttled in night
A TWO-year-old boy was throttled in the night by his mother's boyfriend, Worcester Crown Court heard. Doctors who later examined the boy also found scald marks on his neck and bruising all over his body. The child's brother and sister heard screams and
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Blockley seal second success
BLOCKLEY Ladies didn't concede a goal as they secured a second successive tournament triumph at Shipston last Sunday. The whole squad produced some outstanding hockey and set the trend for the day with a 3-0 win in their opening encounter with FISSC.
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Juniors in action
CRICKET: Victoria's junior practice sessions start on Monday at Kidderminster Cricket Club from 6pm until 8pm. New members will be welcome to attend and more details are available by ringing 01562 67641.
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Rent rise will drive us out
SHOPKEEPERS who have been in Worcester for up to 20 years could be driven out by this year's huge rent increases. Some of the traders in the Hopmarket shopping centre were stunned to discover they had been hit by rises of more than 80 per cent. They said
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10/4/03 Youngjohns: don't give in
CONTENT chairman Colin Youngjohns is looking on the bright side as Kidderminster Harriers prepare for a make-or-break week in the play-off race. Harriers' top-seven charge has slipped badly in recent times with only three points and no wins from five
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Charity donation warning
GENEROUS residents are being warned to be on their guard when donating unwanted clothes to charity. Wychavon District Council is advising members of the public to make sure the charity they are making a donation to is genuine. The warning has been issued
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Come and see how we police town
COMPLAINTS about lack of policing in Upton-upon-Severn have been met head on by a senior officer. Insp Neville Sheldrick invited critics to spend a day with the town's beat manager, PC Mark Taylor, or join officers on a Friday or Saturday night to see
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Can you help out?
A CHARITY shop in Barnards Green, Malvern, is appealing for more volunteers as it struggles to cope with its success. The Acorns Children's Hospice Trust shop, in Court Road, cannot process donated items fast enough. Shop manager Carol Griffiths wants
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Programme to help care home staff
A care homes group, which runs 10 homes across the county, has launched an energy- saving scheme that will cut fuel bills and help the environment. Heart of England Housing and Care has teamed up with Worcestershire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre to
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Cottage hospital could be saved
WYCHAVON district councillors are planning to step in to save Pershore Cottage Hospital. At a full council meeting on Tuesday they resolved to urge the Primary Care Trust for more time to enable them to put forward firm proposals. The council is planning
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13th century history of park site
THE site of Broadwaters Mill has been in use since 1240. It was used as a mill to clean and thicken freshly woven cloth for 500 years. It changed hands a number of times and the original building was destroyed in the 1830s. In 1847, a corn mill was built
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Two superstores for 'cinema' site
COMPUTER giant PC World and DIY store The Range are heading for Kidderminster's Crossley Retail Park, ending a year of speculation over the fate of the former B and Q building. Any lingering hopes the empty site would house a cinema have now been scuppered
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10/4/03 Andy Bishop and Ian Britton after Hartlepool
ANDY Bishop was relieved to find the net after going 13 games without a goal but was disappointed Kidderminster Harriers could not cut out their mistakes. The young loan forward from Walsall said: "I've been doing everything I normally do so it was just
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Cricket relieved of tax
THE PRESIDENT of Worcestershire County Cricket Club and a county Tory MP seem to have had a considerable influence on the decision of the Chancellor of the Exchequer 50 years ago to relieve cricket of entertainment tax. The Journal of 1953 explained:
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Home swap story on TV
A PAIR of enterprising Cleobury Mortimer friends have swapped houses to find their ideal home - and invited a TV company to make a programme about it. Delia Boddey and Dawn Powick were both unhappy with where they were living - interior design fanatic
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Dog fight led to a tragic duel
A FIGHT between two dogs in Hyde Park led to a tragic duel between their owners this week 200 years ago. The Journal of 1803 explained: "A duel, attended with the most fatal consequences, took place on Wednesday evening between Captain Macnamara of the
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Cruelty at workhouse
EXTREME cruelty by a schoolmaster at the Worcester Workhouse towards small boys in his charge was publicly exposed at this time 150 years ago. In its edition for this week of 1853, Berrow's Journal carried the following report under the headline: "Brutal
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SKI slams new leaflet
A PUBLIC consultation paper on waste - which includes "thermal treatment" as a key means of dealing with household rubbish - has been slammed as a backward step. Stop Kidderminster Incinerator - which celebrated when a planned burner on the town's British
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Village speed blitz
MOTORISTS driving through Blakedown are being warned to watch their speed as two new safety cameras go into action in the village. The new cameras went up on the A456 Birmingham Road on Monday opposite the Swan pub and less than a half a mile down the
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Not-for-profit credit help
A £6,000 project to assess whether there is a demand in Wyre Forest for a scheme which provides financial services for people frozen out by normal banks is underway. Credit unions - member-owned, self-help institutions - already operate in Bromsgrove,
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Eckington WI
THE April meeting was a very special meeting when many members from other groups joined. Members were also pleased to welcome back Trisha Mayne after several months absence due to illness. A birthday posy is to be delivered to Edna Bonnes. The speaker
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Bledington WI
IT was no April fool joke - 35 members really did encounter the first rain that had fallen for three weeks as they went to Bledington Village Hall for the monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 1. The president, Mrs Hazel Furneaux, welcomed members, including
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Evesham Mayor's Diary
SATURDAY: 7.30pm, Mayor and Consort to attend Mayor's Charity Evening at the New Town Hall, Pershore. MONDAY: 6.30pm, Town Council Meeting.Hospices Lottery 1st (£1,000) 15980, Worcester; 2nd (£100) 13258 Upton-on-Severn; 3rd (£50) 10998, Worcester.
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Stratford Mayor's Diary
FRIDAY: 7.30pm, The Mayor of Warwick Civic Dinner at Alderson House, Warwick. SATURDAY: 9.55am, Avon Bowling Club coffee morning at Town Hall. SUNDAY: 2.50pm, Stratford District Scout Council - St George's Day Service and Parade at Holy Trinity Church
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Disability Advice and Information
DID you know you can get disability information and advice in the village of Elmley Castle? DIAL South Worcestershire will have a member of staff at the Community Centre on Tuesday, April 15 from 10am to 12noon to coincide with the Post Office opening
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Brownfield sites in demand for homes
AS demand for new housing continues to escalate, small brownfield sites on the edge of towns and villages are now exceeding £650,000 per acre, with sites near towns like Evesham and Cheltenham often fetching £800,000 to £1 million or more per acre. "These
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Bidford
OUT AND ABOUT: A concert was held at St Laurence's Church on April 5 in aid of Action Research by Paul Haffner and local artists. Paul is trekking to Matchu Pichu in Peru. On Saturday, April 12 a Requiem concert at 7.30pm at St Laurence's Church in aid
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Blockley
BLOCKLEY BAND: Founded well over 100 years ago, Blockley Brass Band is still playing and seeking to secure the next years of its long history. The band meets each week, on Friday evenings in St George's Hall. It enjoys a number of pleasant, traditional
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Broadway
LIFFORD HALL: The income and expenditure accounts for the year ending October 31, 2002, were presented to a reconvened public meeting by the new treasurer, Mr Gordon Franks. After questions from the floor, the accounts (with minor amendments) were accepted
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Eckington
GUIDES: In memory of their late leader Mrs Eileen Huband, Eckington Guides held a special coffee evening and raised £108 for Cancer Research UK. They provided cakes, coffee, a raffle and many stalls with their own handicrafts including garden lanterns
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Evesham
ART SOCIETY: The society enjoyed a practical painting evening in March with still life and flowers but live model, Madelene proved most popular in members artistic attempts. Next Wednesday, April 16 Dawn Cookson will be speaking and showing the Perils
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Gardens
THE following gardens will be opening in aid of the National Gardens Scheme: SUNDAY: Holland House, Main Street, Cropthorne, home-made teas, from 2pm to 5pm. Mill Dene, School Lane, Blockley, plants and teas, from 2pm to 6pm. Pear Tree Cottage, 58, Malleson
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Honeybourne
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Members met on April 2 when Mrs M Boath presided. Birthday cards were distributed. Quite a few of the members are on the sick list and the club wish them all a speedy recovery. Arrangements for the visit to Gloucester Docks are now complete
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North Cotswolds
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION: The North Cotswold branch has benefited from several fundraising events during the past six months.In October 2002 a sponsored walk raised £2,236, in addition Shredded Wheat has pledged an extra £225 for vouchers collected from
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Shipston
GARDENING CLUB: Shipston gardening club committee is arranging an open evening event at the Townsend Hall in Sheep Street on Wednesday, June 4 to which members of the public will be welcome. This is to be a talk and slide show on New Zealand and the fauna
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Pershore
FILM AT NUMBER 8: With Pershore and District Film Society, Saturday, April 12 at 7.30pm, Rebel Without A Cause, 1hr 51mins. Starring James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo. James Dean plays Jim Stark, the new kid in town whose loneliness and anger mirrored
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Helping hands...Helping hands...
THANK you to everyone who helped at, or came to our Spring Charities' Fair on April 5. We shall let you know in due course how much money was raised towards the funds of the Vale of Evesham Volunteer Centre. Don't forget the Volunteer Centre office will
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Millers lose
FECKENHAM'S recent revival came to an end with a 3-1 home defeat to Castle Vale KH last night. The Millers stay fifth from bottom but have all but secured their Midland Combination Prmier Division status this season.
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Gordon aims for a brighter future
WE suspect that Chancellor Gordon Brown was more relieved than many that his Budget was upstaged by events in Baghdad. While the image of Saddam's statue being toppled stamped itself on history, he was trying his best to convince the nation that good
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Shock win sees town avoid drop
HOCKEY: Laith El Khatib capped an excellent season by scoring both goals as Stourport created a shock win with their vital 2-1 National League Division One success over Firebrands. Stourport successfully avoided the relegation zone for another season,
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Under-19s top of the county
HOCKEY: Stourport Ladies' U-19s made the most of home advantage to become Worcestershire champions with victories over Old Sils and Droitwich. Melisa Kennedy passed for Kerry Walker to round the keeper and put them ahead against Old Sils in a 2-0 win.
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Cobras notch five in a row
BASKETBALL: Airedale Kidderminster Cobras racked up their fifth straight win, beating Bushbury Blazers 68-66 to ensure mid-table West Midlands Premier League respectability. Cobras suffered a pre-match blow in their bid to fend off Bushbury's revenge
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Fine victory ends threat of relegation
NETBALL: Worcestershire successfully escaped the threat of relegation from English Counties League Division Two with a 40-28 win over Hampshire North. Coach Steve McCleod brought in Nina Russell and Helen Webb with the county making a bright start to
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National spar title for Sue
MARTIAL ARTS: Students from Kidderminster Tae Kwon Do Club tasted success at the Action International Martial Arts Association English Championships. Sue Kennedy was the highest achiever with a gold medal in her sparring division. Peter Jones, Adam Inman
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Rob is top potter
SNOOKER: Rob Page recorded the Kidderminster Wednesday League's highest break of the week, 34, to help third-placed St John's B to a 4-1 victory over Chester Road A. The success put St John's B just two points behind second-placed Franche A but the latter
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Burns in form
CYCLING: Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club's Steve Burns rode into third place in the VTTA Birmingham and Midlands Open 10-mile time trial at Fosseway on Saturday. Burns completed the ride in an impressive 22 minutes two seconds, despite being held up by
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Scoring sensation
NETBALL: Goal attack Michelle Fletcher's amazing 32 goals led Team Xtreme to a superb 41-1 win over Lacon Loonies in the Cleobury Mortimer Ladies Netball League. The victory lifted the team into third place with Fletcher scoring 20 goals in the first
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Blakedown in Peak condition
ATHLETICS: Foure fell runners led Blakedown Venture Scout Unit to their most successful year at the Four Inns Race in the Peak District. Three teams took on the tough 45-mile challenge, organised by Derbyshire Scout Association, over some of the roughest
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Binns hat-trick
GOLF: Habberley's Ann Binns took a hat-trick of awards, winning the Worcester League Lady Captain's Golf Society Founders Trophy, the club Silver medal and the Ladies March Stableford. With Dave McDermott, Binns was also joint winner of the latest Mixed
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Len is president
GOLF: Len Vaughan was elected as president of Little Lakes at the annual meeting. Other officers: captain Roy Dixon, vice-captain Don Bonas, general secretary Janet Dean, treasurer Tim Wright, handicap and competitions secretary Kevin Phillips, handicap
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Seven heaven
CHESS: Maurice Bissell has won the Shuttle Shield for the seventh time. Bissell defeated Mark Riley in the final, having finally played a delayed semi against Peter Kitchen who had been away at university. The Shield was presented by the Kidderminster
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WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC
WASSELL Grove contest: D Saunders 13-11, B Burrow 7-11, G Mansell 7-7, R Burrow 6-10, N Hill 4-0.
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Banned driver crashed
A teenager who took his £50 car for a test run prior to selling it ended up in a load of trouble, Worcester Crown Court was told. Christopher Ryder, who was disqualified from driving, gave a friend's name when stopped by police, said Timothy Green, prosecuting
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GILT EDGE AC
JOHN Stinton Cup, Willow Marsh, Dragonfly Pool: F Guest 6-9, J Jackson 4-11, J Gale 3-0. The next contest is on Sunday at Bonemill for the John Grant Cup, aggregate weight on the Lyttelton Canal. Call 01562 824651 for details.
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HARRIERS ARMS AC
GRINNALLS Pool, Bewdley: F O'Shaughnessy 22-4, J Brooks 16-1-8dr, M Carey 11-1. A match will be held at Solhampton Farm on April 27.
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Police bike op
FIVE stolen motorbikes were recovered after six Wyre Forest homes were raided and three people arrested. And Operation Neuralgia saw the bikes - together worth £20,000 - handed back to their owners. Det Sgt Mark Bissett: "This was a very successful one-day
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WREN'S NEST AC
CANAL: J Moon 1-1-8, J Fox 1-1-0, P Knowles 0-13-8. Sunday's match on the Wren's pools will be drawn at 8am.
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Cycle way threat to ancient forest
I REMEMBER coming to work in Wyre Forest some 25 years ago, and looking at the forest with so much wonder that this piece of ancient Britain had survived in such a fast-moving, high-tech world. It appears that it could not last, however, and anyone who
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Dad angry after Scott's red card
Halesowen Tn 2, Evesham Utd 0 SCOTT Mullen's relationship with the Common Road faithful plummeted to new depths after the striker's Tuesday night tantrum left the Robins with a mountain to climb in the second leg of the Worcestershire Senior Cup final
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REGENT AC
THE presentation and race night is at Stourport Boat Club on Saturday, starting at 7.30pm. Guests will be welcome. The next contest will be on Furnace Mill on April 27. Anyone wishing to fish this contest must contact 01299 822320 by Friday, April 18,
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Re-zoning site can't be that hard
I REALLY cannot believe that, with or without the Piano Building, Mike Oborski seriously believes that the Centros Miller development in the town centre is the place for a cinema. I live on the Worcester side of town and on a recent Friday it took me
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Rangers rue a double dose of derby despair
THE Rangers of Badsey missed out on a glorious chance to put the pressure on Stratford Alliance title favourites Campden Town last Saturday. Hosting village rivals, United, in a back-to-back double header, Rangers slumped to a 2-0 defeat in the opener
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WAGON AND HORSES AC
WELLFIELD, Meaton Pool: M Galaszewski 15-4, M Johnson 14-2, S Phillips 10-8.
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Cox and robbers! City steal points late on
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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Floating idea
ON my last visit to Birmingham, I visited the Floating Coffee Shop, a narrowboat moored in Brindley Place, and found it to be so enjoyable that it occurred to me we could have something similar in Stourport. This could either be for tourists to drop in
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Villagers return with cup mission
CHADDESLEY Corbett's West Midlands League side return to action on Saturday with a cup visit to Leominster Town. The players are asked to meet at The Running Horse pub for 1pm. Chaddesley have their end-of-season awards on Friday, May 16, at The Rock
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Preedy's back to punish Pershore
Pershore Town 1, Ledbury Town 5 FORMER Evesham United favourite Phil Preedy returned back to The Vale to help end Pershore's hopes of a cup final place. Tuesday's Worcester Royal Infirmary Senior Cup semi-final added another chapter of woe to the home
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Solid as Rock in cup final victory
ROCK Sports triumphed in the Worcestershire Sunday Minor Cup final with a 5-2 victory over Lower Moor United at Stourport Swifts' Walshes Meadow ground. Brintons Arms, lying fourth in Kidderminster and District League Sunday Division Two, overwhelmed
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CCTV is a waste of effort
WITH reference to your article on CCTV cameras in Bewdley (March 27), I have been in Weston-super-Mare for 22 years, having lived in Kidderminster for 16 years. But I still keep in touch via friends and your web pages. What a shame to read that Bewdley
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Cottage hospital could be saved
WYCHAVON district councillors are planning to step in to save Pershore Cottage Hospital. At a full council meeting on Tuesday they resolved to urge the Primary Care Trust for more time to enable them to put forward firm proposals. The council is planning
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Step nearer a manor miracle
THE COMPULSORY purchase of South Littleton Manor moved a step nearer this week now Wychavon District councillors have studied a confidential report from its legal department. More than a year ago they resolved to look into the matter but at a full council
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Coaching chance
WORCESTERSHIRE FA are still looking for people to join their coaching courses in May. Coaching licences for levels three and two are running at Worcester's University College. There is also a course for goalkeepers in June at the same venue. Anyone interested
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Pilot scheme for transport
EVESHAM High Street has been chosen to feature in a groundbreaking national project on transport. Wychavon District Council was one of seven local authorities picked for Transport 2000's three-year Revitalising Communities on Main Roads project. The authorities
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Double figure goal feast
Severn City Jnrs 0, Evesham Utd U-10 10 UNBEATEN Evesham ended their league season and warmed up for the cup final with a fine performance. The Robins were on top from the start as a Sam Ford cross was turned in by Henry Woods, who then converted crosses
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Sheila one of last to trek 'wonder'
A COTSWOLD woman will be one of the last people in history to visit a landscape described as a 'wonder of the world' - just days before it disappears underwater. Sheila Crump, of Alderton, near Winchcombe, is preparing to trek through the Three Gorges
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Final place secured
Dunnington 0, Evesham Utd Robins U-9 4 ROBINS reached the final of the Ambassador Cup after a hard-fought and deserved semi-final victory. United stuck first when Josh Downey cut in from the touchline before firing home. Elliott Grady increased the lead
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Call-up for teenagers
TALENTED juniors in Kidderminster Carolians U-14s team have a double reason to celebrate. Many players have been selected for Worcestershire, while Nick Palmer has been picked for Shropshire. They have trained with the county sides, playing in one festival
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Warning after phone is stolen
AN Evesham woman is warning people to be on their guard after her mobile phone was stolen in a restaurant. The woman, whose identity is being protected by the Evesham Journal, said the incident happened on Tuesday night at Maheen's restaurant on Bridge
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Jack's the lad
A DROP goal from full-back Jack Talbot earned Chaddesley Corbett U-13s a 27-24 win over Old Sils. Sam Bower, Dean Brogan, Bob Needham and Bob Lawrenson grabbed tries in a close game. Chaddesley U-11s beat Birmingham Exiles 19-12 with scores from Joe Harris
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Sixways fans to make difference
WORCESTER Rugby Club are asking the sell-out Sixways crowd to roar them to victory against Rotherham. The two National One heavyweights come face to face on Saturday with the winners almost certain to take their place in the Zurich Premiership. Sixways
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Wood suffers injury setback
ROTHERHAM'S top try scorer Michael Wood looks set to miss Saturday's Sixways match. The winger, who has racked up 22 tries this season, has a crack in his eye socket and, according to Rotherham chief executive Jim Kilfoyle, is "very unlikely" to play
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Archer loses to top seeds
SIMON Archer's hopes of mixed doubles success in the Korean Open Championships have ended at the hands of the number one seeds. The Worcester badmin-ton ace and his partner Kirsten McEwan were defeated 11-3, 11-7 by Danish duo Jens Eriksen and Mette Schjoldager
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D-day is looming for rivals
EMOTIONS will be running into overdrive on Saturday as Droitwich and Bromsgrove take to the field for crunch matches. Droitwich entertain Old Yardleians in a winner-take-all promotion showdown while Bromsgrove host local rivals Malvern as they attempt
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER JUNIOR READING GROUP
A bingo night was held at Cleobury Mortimer Social Club, when £220 was raised for the National Library for the Blind, to provide more books in Braille for children. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 4.30pm in Cleobury library, and
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER SAFER
Supporters of a Cleobury Mortimer nursing home are to break with tradition and put their fund-raising efforts towards another cause. The Friends of Manor House Nursing Home will hold one of their ever-popular coffee mornings on Saturday in aid of the
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Not leaving the district
We have been asked to point out that in an election round-up in last week's issue, it was incorrectly stated Vera Tomlinson is leaving the district. Mrs Tomlinson, who is standing down as a district councillor after four years, says she has no intention
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WOLVERLEY WI
Amanda Hunt, who was due to talk about Women in the 18th Century was unable to attend the March meeting, so four members stepped in to entertain with brief talks about events in their lives. Jan Hodgson and Mary Cartwright spoke of the years they spent
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STOURBRIDGE CATS PROTECTION
This animal charity is appealing for people to help with storage of items, to allow more cats to be rescued and re-homed. There is currently an acute lack of storage facilities, for jumble and other donated goods between fund-raising events. Also supplies
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PHOENIX CLUB
At the March meeting of this Kidderminster club, David Skitt gave an illustrated talk about the Severn Valley Steam Railway. He told how the "rescue" of this line began in 1970, and now there is a regular leisure operation on the line between Bridgnorth
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CROHN'S IN CHILDHOOD
The Worcestershire support group of this research association, is holding its annual sponsored walks on Sunday, April 27, starting from the Farmers Arms, Kempsey Common. There will be two separate guided walks, of about five miles each, and anyone can
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ARTHRITIS CARE SELF HELP GROUP
The Kidderminster and District group's next meeting will be on Monday at Holy Innocents community centre, Kidderminster, from 2pm until 4pm. The speaker will be Mandy Hyde, on the subject of Gadgets for the Disabled. New members will be welcome. For further
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A magical show
A STUNNING production of music and magic is coming to The Roses, Tewkesbury, on Wednesday. Magic Earth, Magic Sky tells stories from around the world as Jed lies in bed watching tales pour out of the walls and ceiling and erupt from the floor. Multi-talented
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Sounds of the Seventies
SEVENTIES icons Showaddywaddy, Sweet, and The Rubettes will be bringing their show to Cheltenham Town Hall on Wednesday. Re-live classic hits such as Under The Moon of Love, Hey Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Blitz and many more. Tickets cost between £9.50 and
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PROBATION SERVICE
Magistrates across West Mercia area are getting a first-hand look at the work of probation officers by spending a day with them. The initiative will see up to 30 placements a year in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire. Magistrates who have served
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Dvorak and Haydn
ALCESTER Singers will present Dvorak's Mass in D and Haydn's Saint Nicholas Mass at Alcester's St Nicholas Church on Saturday. The concert begins at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £6 and are available from Alcester Singers on 01789 762718.
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Youth choir seeks voices
NEW young singers are being sought to help Warwickshire's top youth choir gain national glory. The Warwickshire County Youth Chorale is looking for six boys aged 14 to 17 and three girls aged 13 to 16 to sing in concerts, tours and recordings. The 60-
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Guitar ace in town
ACOUSTIC artist Paul Downes is performing in the Warners Bar at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, on Tuesday. The talented guitarist's sensitive yet fun approach will make the evening a night to a savour. Downes work with fellow talents Phil Beer and Pete
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WYRE FOREST ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
A concert by the Valentines ladies choir is taking place to raise funds towards the society's bid to set up an advice/support centre for families and carers of Wyre Forest sufferers. It will be held on Saturday, May 17 at St Anne's Church, Bewdley. The
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Butterfly farm spreads wings to Europe
STRATFORD Butterfly Farm, the world's largest importer and exporter of butterflies, is spreading its wings across Europe. Following a rapid expansion of its market after the translation of sales catalogues into French, the company is now also supplying
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Casuals take crown on a night of new records
RECORDS tumbled on the night that Evesham Casuals were crowned league champions. However, the feats came in the opening match after which Casuals easily overcame Ashton to claim top spot. Simon Cooper smashed the highest ever individual score of 75 not
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Clubs prepare for village ties
BRETFORTON'S entry into this summers' National Village Championship means there's seven Cotswold Hills League teams setting out on the road to Lord's. The competition newcomers are joined by Elmley Castle and Overbury in the Worcestershire, Here-fordshire
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From the archives
100 Years Ago April 11 1903 Easter comes this year at a time of unusual natural forwardness. The land is full of beauty and promise owing to the effects of a mild winter and a warm spring. Vegetation is fully three weeks earlier this year than usual,
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50 job cuts to be made
FIFTY hospital management jobs are to go at the county's flagship hospital as part of a raft of cuts to save money. The job losses - representing a fifth of the 250 management posts at Worcestershire Royal - will save some £1.7 million a year. No front-line
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Centre open by Christmas
THE first patients are due through the doors of the new diagnostic and treatment centre at Kidderminster Hospital by Christmas. Builders Gallifords are due to hand over the former E-block at the hospital, complete with its plush new canopied entrance
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Welcome headlines at last for hospital hard man
AFTER months of hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons, Worcestershire's health service is starting to fight back. The county's acute trust came under fire earlier in the year following a critical report from the Commission for Health Improvement
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10/4/03 Swift bid to lift gate
IN-FORM Stourport Swifts are hoping to increase their gates at Walshes Meadow with a new initiative on Saturday. Children aged 12 and under will be allowed in free if accompanied with adults as Swifts take on bottom-two side Swindon Supermarine in the
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Ross and Jackie progress
THE first mixed competition of the year at The Vale Golf and Country Club saw an inspired Jackie Marks and Ross Garratt win the Douglas Bader Qualifier with 43 points. The pair will now go on to represent the club in the regional qualifier at Bransford
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Stars at the Forest
TWO of Europe's biggest names have confirmed that they will play in the first Daily Telegraph and Damovo backed British Masters at the Marriott Forest of Arden on June 5-8. The new title sponsors are delighted that defending champion Justin Rose and Ryder
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Theatre
Rose, Kidderminster - Educating Rita, until Saturday. Alexandra, Birmingham - Joe Longthorne and his Orchestra, Saturday. Star Doors, Tuesday. MAC, Birmingham - The Wizard of Oz, Wednesday until April 19. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker
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Heritage ongoing
PLANS to celebrate the opening of Pershore's new heritage centre have been put on hold because of ongoing work at the new town hall. The Pershore Heritage and History Society had hoped to hold a grand opening of the new heritage centre on Saturday but
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Top brass at Abbey
TOP brass are being joined by a top choir at Pershore Abbey to raise funds for charity. The Worcester Wychavon Rotary Club is hosting another concert featuring Flowers Band and Cotswold Male Voice Choir. The repeat performance follows last year's successful
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Malvern's a town with much to offer
WHILE I agree with some points about Malvern's decline raised by Richard W Brown in his letter "The Hills are alive to the sound of musings"(Evening News, Saturday, April 5) I can't agree with his point about St Ann's Well Caf being "a shadow of its former
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Is he afraid of free speech?
WITH reference to the article concerning the BNP (Evening News, April 2) contesting the elections in Worcester, and the complaint from Mohammed Aslam of the Racial Equality Council, one should ask why Mr Aslam is frightened of free speech. British citizens
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'Cheese' is one of youngest in war
ONE of the youngest commandos of the Parachute Regiment is thought to be on operations around Iraq's second city of Basra. Eighteen-year-old Private Michael "Cheese" Royall - his nickname derives from the royale with cheeseburger - has been in the Middle
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Second time in Gulf for soldier
A SOLDIER from Stourport is seeing action in the Gulf for the second time. Richard Sanders, a 35-year-old captain in the Adjutant General's Corps, was with the Army Air Corps before being sent to Kuwait in January. He was also in the last Gulf war. Richard
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'Women in black' stage town vigil
WOMEN in Bewdley are to register their protest against the war via a "women in black" vigil. A dozen have already signed up to meet in the town tomorrow dressed all in black, as a reminder of the human cost of war. Organiser Karen Phillips said women
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Praying for end to war in Iraq
PASSERS-BY joined in as a small group of churchgoers held prayers for peace outside Kidderminster Town Hall on Saturday. The Vicar of Kidderminster, Rev Canon Owain Bell, said the vigil started at 12.30pm with a "handful" of people. "I was saying a prayer
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Looking back with Osborne
BROMSGROVE'S Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings open its doors this weekend to two productions of John Osborne's Look Back In Anger. The play is a modern re-working of the 1950s classic and is being performed by Worcester's Walrus Theatre Company.
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Candidates step forward for the elections
BROADWAY Parish Council will be back on track now eight candidates have come forward to become parish councillors in the May 1 election. The Code of Conduct which forced the disqualification of 11 councillors and left the parish council with only two
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Royal musician leads workshops
STRATFORD-born musician Adam Juckes will be holding a series of musical workshops for children at Shottery Memorial Hall this month, Adam, aged 23, a former pupil of Stratford High School, is a student of the Royal College of Music and played principal
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Art exhibition
THE Campden Art Society is holding its annual Easter exhibition from April 19-22. The artwork is being displayed at Chipping Campden Town Hall.
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M25 crash: the verdict
ACCIDENTAL death was the verdict on six day-trippers who were killed on the M25 last November. They were among more than 40 passengers travelling back from France, when it's believed the Spring's coach driver, Chris Sloane from Evesham, nodded off at
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Driver 'nodded off' before coach crash
AN INQUEST into the deaths of six people following a crash on the M25 motorway last November has heard survivors describe how Vale coach driver Chris Sloane was nodding off at the wheel. The Spring's coach, involved in the accident which killed five Vale
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Coach is all smiles after county successes
MEMBERS of Evesham Swimming Club returned home triumphant after six days of action at the Worcester County Championships. Many proud competitors took their place on the podium to receive medals - reward for all the hard work in the pool during the last
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They say the camera never lies, but look...
IT may be the biggest day of your life and all that, but frankly, the lengths people go to delude themselves is mind-boggling. No-one's flaw free, after all, and even if compliments are a bit lean at the best of times, your wedding day is the one time
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Save those trees plea by college lecturer
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to save two special trees from the chop when bulldozers move in on the old Kidderminster College. The Hoo Road site will be vacated at the end of this week. When staff and students go back after the Easter vacation on May
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One of the UK's best known charities helps Vale's elderly
ACTIVITIES, help and advice for the Vale's elderly people and their relatives are on the increase thanks to one of Britain's best known charities. The Hereford and Worcestershire branch of Age Concern offers a variety of schemes that benefit elderly people
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Buying back burial plots
MOVES are under way to buy back burial spaces at Kidderminster Cemetery from owners who have decided to spend eternity elsewhere. Wyre Forest District Council looks set to give refunds to more than 20 plot holders in an attempt to prolong the life of
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Car wash aids charity
A CHARITY car wash saw firefighters clean 200 vehicles to raise £500 for two causes. The marathon four-hour fund-raiser at Kidderminster Fire Station last month was in aid of the National Fire Service Benevolent Fund and repairs to the Kidderminster base
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Tributes to dedicated teacher
DEDICATED teacher Ian Marchant who taught hundreds of children at a Kidderminster high school has died at the age of 87. The former woodwork and metalwork teacher taught at Harry Cheshire - now Baxter College - during the 1960s and 70s. His head of department
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Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
Dunnington 0, Evesham Utd Robins U-9 4 ROBINS reached the final of the Ambassador Cup after a hard-fought and deserved semi-final victory. United stuck first when Josh Downey cut in from the touchline before firing home. Elliott Grady increased the lead
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Preedy's back to punish Pershore
Pershore Town 1, Ledbury Town 5 FORMER Evesham United favourite Phil Preedy returned back to The Vale to help end Pershore's hopes of a cup final place. Tuesday's Worcester Royal Infirmary Senior Cup semi-final added another chapter of woe to the home
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Trio of teams set for finals
THREE junior teams from Evesham United will be in action at Malvern Town's ground on Sunday when the Mercian Elgar League stages its finals day. The Robins Under-9s face Malvern Town Wanderers in the day's opening clash at 10.30 for the George Goode Memorial
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Helping hand for debtors
HELP is at hand for Wyre Forest residents who have debt problems and are worried about losing their homes. The Citizens Advice Bureau is offering sessions with a trained money advice worker to assist those who need to present their case in court to avoid
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Day to celebrate religious links with Peruvians
A PARTNERSHIP which brings together county parishes with their Peruvian counterparts was celebrated in Stourport on Saturday. Some 40 people mostly from nine Worcestershire parishes - including Far Forest - linked with the Anglican diocese in Peru took
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Concert 'out of this world'
WAR of the Worlds hit Kidderminster Town Hall in spectacular style on Monday as more than 250 children took to the stage. The Wolverley Pyramid Concert involved children from feeder schools and the high school. "It was absolutely fantastic," said Wolverley's
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Tribe on stage again
TOMORROW sees Stourport's "heavy trash metallers" Komanchi Tribe make some noise on stage in their latest live gig. The six-strong band will support One Minute Silence - one of the country's biggest heavy metal acts - at Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton. And
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Ball to give funds an extra kick
THE champagne corks will be popping next month when an unusual venue hosts a ball which is set to raise thousands of pounds for the Kemp Hospice Appeal. Kidderminster Harriers will stage the glittering event for at least 300 guests on the pitch at its
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'Hilarious tales of childhood
ASK anyone the key to making people laugh and they'll tell you its having an arsenal of anecdotes up your sleeve - and Bewdley man Ken Sollom has them in droves. In fact, Ken, 81, has so many stories from his childhood spent in the town he has decided
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Wilf fixes it for hospice
A REPAIRMAN who fixes second-hand items for Kemp Hospice's fund-raising effort has picked up a bottle of bubbly as a thank-you. Wilf Daniels, who lives in the same street as the hospice on Sutton Park Road, has been repairing all kinds of electrical and
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Pictures capture area's artistic life
A UNIQUE record of Wyre Forest's artistic life is now on show at Kidderminster Library. The 26 large black and white photographs chronicle activities including play rehearsals, painting, singing, calligraphy, jewellery making and wood carving. Wyre Forest
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Covered centre for extra recycling
A COVERED sorting centre has been proposed by a Worcester recycling company, to improve its on-site facilities. Blackpole Recycling has applied to Worcestershire County Council for an extra storage area in its yard and an extension to its current building
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Hockey girls attend trials
TWO young members of Bretforton Hockey Club are attending representative trials this weekend. Julie Stowe and Sara Adams have both enjoyed excellent seasons with the village club and helped them finish fourth in the North Division of the South West League
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Course under starter's orders
WORCESTER racecourse is gearing up for its season of summer national hunt racing. The track is being watered to make the going medium to firm for when the season starts at the beginning of next month. Councillor Derek Prodger, who represents the city
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Expense rule is 'April Fool'
NEW rules allowing councillors to claim expenses if they use a push-scooter or a skateboard to reach meetings have been dismissed as a "belated April Fool's joke". The change in Government policy means cycling, scooting or skating council members can
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Inadequate funding is no surprise, says head
THE response of the Education Secretary Charles Clarke to teacher funding campaigns was not unexpected, says a Worcestershire head. Clive Corbett, headteacher at Pershore High School, said he was not surprised that Mr Clarke, who came to Worcester on
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10/4/03 Danby recalled by Harriers
TEENAGE keeper John Danby has been recalled from his loan spell at Stourport Swifts to join Kidderminster Harriers' play-off push. The 19-year-old is replacing Fraser Digby who will not be figuring in their six-match run-in as boss Ian Britton prefers
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'Think again' on rubbish
BIN lorries deliver a staggering 150 tonnes of household rubbish every day to Wyre Forest's landfill site at Waresley - and at least half of it is capable of being recycled. The rubbish, collected from homes across the district, is piled into deep pits
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Beatless say 'hello - goodbye'
A LONG, winding and eventful road is ending for Worcester's very own fab four, the Beatless, with a final farewell concert. The tribute band will celebrate more than a decade of music making with an open-air concert at Worcester City FC's St George's
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Council releases funds to repair busy community hall
A MAJOR investment is planned for a busy Droitwich community hall, with up to £45,000 of funding now available to revamp the building. The town council needs thousands of pounds for essential structural repairs and cosmetic work at its Heritage Way centre
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10/4/03 Next for Harriers
OXFORD United are expecting a big crowd at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday with a Kid for a Quid scheme in operation for the big play-off clash with Kidderminster Harriers. Up to 1,000 extra fans are expected in the deal for U-16s but tickets must be booked
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Wildlife plan for quarry site
THE Waresley site is in a quarry used by neighbours Baggeridge Brick. It opened eight years ago, with the rubbish filling in the void created by the extraction works. The site will be temporarily vacated in a couple of years to allow the brick firm to
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10/4/03 Five-game run for youth
REVITALISED KIdderminster Harriers U-18s stretched their unbeaten run to five games with a comfortable 4-0 win over Nuneaton in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division. David Stanbra, Chris McHale, Tom Willmore and Daniel Lennon (penalty) were
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Girl agreed to sex, says accused in rape case
A MAN accused of raping a teenager at a party 12 years ago told a jury she consented to sex as one of the "one-night stands" he favoured at the time. Jason Warren said he socialised in 1991 to "pull girls" and had enjoyed sex with up to 20 women before
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10/4/03 Sam secures title for top ladies
SAM Rogers scored the all-important goal as Kidderminster Harriers Ladies won the West Midlands League Division One title with two games left to play. Rogers scored to ensure victory over their nearest challengers Headless Cross in Redditch on Sunday.
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Feedback from families to shape future recycling
A WASTE chief has promised to act on feedback from families involved in a trial of the district's kerbside recycling scheme. The families - all Shuttle Times & News readers - were picked to test out the scheme, which will be rolled out to homes from
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Chance to check your child's car seat is safe
THE safety of children is due to come under the spotlight next week when people are invited to have their child car seats checked. Worcestershire County Council will be carrying out checks on seats to make sure they are suitable for the vehicle and are
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Bikers hit Route 66 for charity
A MAN with Parkinson's disease has hit the famous Route 66 to raise money for a national charity. Roger Pearsall has been joined by Clive Hatt on a Harley Davidson to ride the 2,500 mile stretch from Chicago to Los Angeles to raise money for the Parkinson's
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Testing time for recycling families
A UNIQUE experiment to test out the district's new recycling scheme got under way this week. Four families selected by the Shuttle/Times and News have taken delivery of their recycling boxes and began the "Get Sorted!" test on Tuesday. The families were
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Award for toy library
A TOY library that offers a host of activities for children of all ages has been recognised for its good work. The Borrowers Toy Library, in Barnards Green, Malvern, won the Community Business of the Year Award 2003, after its friendly atmosphere and
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Fire crew probes reports of canal man
FIREFIGHTERS were last night called out to investigate reports that there was a man in the Worcester and Birmingham canal. When they arrived at the scene in the Lowesmoor and Tallow Hill area just after 9.10pm they spotted a man sitting on the opposite
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Donations
Donations made by visitors to Upton-upon-Severn Heritage Centre last year amounted to £240. The centre, which is manned by volunteers was open on weekday afternoons and some mornings from May to September and attracted 5,100 visitors. The number was down
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Victim of tree crash loses life
A MAN who crashed into a tree on a notorious stretch of Worcestershire road at the weekend has died. Jonathan Paul Stewart was taken to the Worcestershire Royal Hospital following the collision on the A449 near Hawford Wood, near Ombersley, on Sunday
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Lottery winner
A POPULAR Worcester lottery has made lucky punter Donald Jefferies £1,000 richer, while helping to plough money into city charities. The St Richard's and Acorns Children's Hospices Lottery, held a "March Madness" special, which allowed people to buy extra
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Mums stage sit-in
MUMS and children staged a sit-in to reclaim a Kidderminster park and save an historic building from vandals. The group of four mothers and their young children occupied the newly-refurbished Broadwaters Mill on Friday and Saturday evening and stood up
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Stately day for castle visitors
HUNDREDS of visitors took a trip back through time when Kidderminster's oldest building opened its doors on Saturday. Owner Richard Davies and members of the town's civic society were on hand to answer questions from a steady stream of people interested
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Row as third PO faces axe
PLANS to close a third Kidderminster post office this year - as changes to the way benefits are paid start to bite - have sparked furious opposition. Aggborough Post Office in Hoo Road will shut in June unless a key reason for keeping it open has been
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Tears at U-turn on son's home
A STOURPORT mum says she is "devastated" after claiming social services made a dramatic U-turn on their pledge to return her son - who has severe learning difficulties - to Wyre Forest. Valerie Dennington told how she became "hysterical" after receiving
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News Items Down the Years
1803: Three short items in the Worcester Journal edition for this week 200 years ago indicated that a short-lived peace between Britain and France was coming to an end. Accounts from Jersey state that French troops are daily arriving on the opposite coast
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Earthquake hits county
IT appears that Worcestershire and the Midlands were hit by slight earthquakes in late March a century ago. The Journal for this week of 1903 carried this short item: "The Rev E.J.C Whittington Ince of Wormington Rectory near Evesham, writing with reference
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Women in battle for pensions
TEN PART-TIME workers are fighting for pension rights after claiming they were discriminated against by their former employers. Most of the workers - all Kidderminster women - are now retired and without company pensions, a Birmingham employment tribunal
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Circus animals a major attraction in Worcester
MAJOR circuses with large animal menageries were a big public attraction whenever they came to Worcester in times past, but for some years now those with performing animals have been barred from the city. As an example of all that the "Big Tops" had to
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Warning over letter 'scam'
ELDERLY people are being warned against being duped into sending money in reply to a "scam" letter circulating in Wyre Forest. The letter entices them to send up to £24 in return for cheques totalling nearly £7,000. Worcestershire Trading Standards department
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Ilmington
PARISH COUNCIL: At their March meeting, chaired by coun Tony Wilkins, the parish council heard that as a result of the Parish Plans meeting held earlier in the month, a meeting had been arranged to discuss progress on facilities for youngsters. Coun Rob
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Moreton-in-Marsh
SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND: The AGM of the Moreton branch of the Save the Children Fund will take place at the White Hart Hotel, Moreton, on Monday, April 14 at 7.30pm. This branch, which was formed just four years ago, has gone from strength to strength
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Stratford
ROTARY CLUB 75th ANNIVERSARY: The Falcon Hotel was the venue on Monday night, for Stratford Rotary Club to look back and celebrate its long history. The black tie event was enhanced by member's ladies in their finery, and the club was proud to have the
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Traditional rural band without a museum image
THE Mellstock Band appear on stage as if they have just materialised from the 19th Century, in authentic costume with traditional instruments, one of which closely resembles an elaborate lavatory U-bend. But rather than being a cleverly modified piece
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Willersey
PARISH COMMUNITY AWARD: At the annual parish meeting, Maurice Andrews, parish council chairman, presented the Community Award to Mrs Jane Hammond, Mrs Judy Munt and Mr Mike Munt. The award, first presented in Millennium Year 2000 is awarded annually to
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Studley so close
STUDLEY were within a minute of taking an impressive scalp last night as league leaders Storubridge scrambled a late 2-2 draw. Darren Shaw broke Studley hearts in the 89th minute. Young keeper Danny Lewis thought he had done enough to earn Studley a win
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Good idea but not there!
THERE can be few spots on earth as perfect or beautiful as Pershore Abbey and it's surroundings. Yet the council seem to spend much of their time on plotting how to despoil this area of the town. The latest scheme is a skate board park. Here you have
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Country calls Steve
ARCHERY ace Steve Harvey is aiming for more glory this season after being picked for the England squad. The 34-year-old Stourport man, who specialises in the bowhunter limited division, has been selected by the English Field Archery Association. Harvey
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Peach of a play with very unpeachy aunts!
ONE of Britain's most celebrated children's authors will have his work brought to life at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach tells the tale of a lonely boy forced to live with two of the most revolting aunts in the
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Return planned for the Prince
HORSERACING: Trainer Alan Juckes is targeting a return to Aintree next year after Abberley-trained Mantles Prince's Grand National adventure. The nine-year-old, partly owned by Cleobury Golf Club members, unseated jockey Ollie McPhail at the 25th fence
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Forest A team too hot for rest in gala
SWIMMING: Wyre Forest Swimming Club A team easily won a depleted Fred Godfrey Gala at Stourport on Saturday, winning 34 of the 41 races. The 15-year age group triumphed in all their races, while Forest's B team tied for second place with three victories
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Campaign ends on losing note
VOLLEYBALL: Mid-table Cleobury Mortimer ended their National League Division Two season with a disappointing 3-0 defeat at high-flying Tameside. Cleobury finished in seventh position after avoiding the threat of relegation with recent victories. But they
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Golden year for riding club
EQUESTRIAN: Bewdley Bridle Club are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year with a group of talented juniors putting them on the competitive map. The British Horse Society-affiliated riding club have achieved numerous team successes over the years
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English Open gold for kick-boxers
MARTIAL ARTS: Team gold was brought home by kick-boxers from Stourport's Eclipse Martial Arts Centre at the Action International Martial Arts Association English Open. Martin Phillips, Brandon Norris and Aaron Crawley were all in the gold-medal winning
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Wain and Baldwin in the top three
SWIMMING: Cleobury Mortimer youngsters achieved top-three places at the South Shropshire Primary Schools Swimming Gala. Thomas Wain finished third in the boys' 25m front crawl and Luke Baldwin ended up in a similar place in the 25m backstroke. Adam Clayton
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Gemma cracks top role
IT'S a cracker! Teenage ballet star Gemma Chidlow has landed a part in Tchaikovsky's classic ballet The Nutcracker. Gemma, a pupil at Holy Trinity School in Kidderminster, was chosen to play the parts of a soldier and a flower during the full-scale production
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Feet out in front
ATHLETICS: Amazing Feet Running Club held off Worcester AC to finish as first team in Sunday's Scenic Six multi-terrain race at Peopleton. Brian Humphries, 10th in 34 minutes 46 seconds, John Amos, 12th in 35-19, and Eddie Sanders, 15th in 35-52, just
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SPRING CONCERT Kidderminster Male Choir Kidderminster Town Hall
THE men in red were in fine voice on Saturday, when again we were treated to a broad selection of songs. They began with some Welsh songs, including the gentle Nant Y Mynydd featuring solo tenor Harry Lewis, the choir's deputy MD, and Deus Salutis, dedicated
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EDUCATING RITA Rose Theatre until Saturday
ONE of the best - and most popular - recent productions of the Nonentities details the intriguing journey of a chirpy scouse hairdresser to slick literary critic and her relationship with her jaded tutor along the way. Educating Rita has returned to the
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Verdi works ... but not for the diehard
n Life and Works - Guiseppe Verdi. Written and narrated by Jeremy Siepmann, with Freddie Jones as Verdi. Naxos 8.5581111-14 (4CD's and booklet). Here is an unusual way for a novice to learn more about the composers. This particular recording assesses
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Val edges home
GOLF: The April Medal competition at Wyre Forest Ladies Section was close with Silver Division player Val Bow leading with a nett 70. One behind was Ros Hayward who claimed second place on count-back from Millie Whitmore. Bow took three shots on the 13th
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Work ready to start on village hall
WORK will start at the end of the month on the new Areley Kings village hall after "magnificent support" from residents topped off several grants. Less than £50,000 is left to raise following the success of the Village Hall Association which includes
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Sun shine in cup
TRIVIA: Rising Sun Stourport won the Wyre Forest Cup, beating Bird-in-Hand for the second year in succession. Sun swept into the final with a 67-57 victory over Wren's Nest, while Bird-in-Hand won the other semi 51-48 over The Beams. The final was closely
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JOHN DANBY - Goalkeeper. 20/9/83. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 13.
Stepped onto the bench last season after the release of Brendan Murphy and was needed to make two substitute appearances, including a league debut at Luton. The Stoke-born teenager has been playing for the U-19s, including during their fine FA Youth Cup
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Meat tempts huge catfish
A 19lb 10oz catfish was landed by Kidderminster's Craig Williams with luncheonmeat as bait at Shatterford Lakes Fishery's coarse pools. Stourport angler Paul Wiggan caught two carp to 18lb with boilies on the same lake the previous week. Kidderminster
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POOLE HALL FISHERIES
THERE has been good sport on all coarse waters with weights recorded from 28lb to 73lb. A good mix of carp, roach and bream have been taken. The best carp of the week weighed 10.25lb from peg six on the Abbey, falling to maggot and macaroni cheese bait
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MOORLANDS FARM
WEDNESDAY, Meadow: Kevin Driver 89-13 (35), B Jones 87-4 (46), Nigel Davis 59-1, Adam Toal 45-8. Thursday, Meadow: Davis 91-13, Colin Pace 80-4, Lee Richards 79-0. A two-day festival was held on Meadow, Bank and Moors Pools. First match, four hours: Neil
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Caravan thieves guilty
THIEVES who took a £500 caravan from a Kidderminster estate did not realise it was fitted with a fake wheel as a security device, Worcester Crown Court was told. Police were alerted as neighbours on Spennells estate saw the caravan, with only one proper
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'Thirsty' youth stole £3,000
A YOUTH stole £3,000 from an elderly woman after he called at her home and asked for a glass of water. The burglary happened when the thief, believed to be in his late teens or early 20s and white, went to the woman's house in Springhill Rise, Bewdley
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BLACK BOY AC
STRAWBERRY Pool: G Yeomans 9-1, C Tipper 5-15, B Hudson 5-5. The same venue will be used for the next match on April 27, draw 8am.
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Heroin charges lead to custody for woman
A 27-year-old Kidderminster woman has been remanded in custody at Worcester Crown Court on drug charges. Louise Grainge, of Elmdale Drive, had been sent for sentence by Kidderminster magistrates on a charge of possessing heroin. She admitted further charges
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Gibbs hat-trick in 6-0 rout
CHAMPIONS Bewdley Town went five points clear at the top of West Midlands League Division One South when they thrashed a poor Bustleholme Reserves 6-0. Goals from top scorer John Maffei, Keith Elliot and Grant Gibbs put rampant Bewdley 3-0 ahead by half-time
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Trio of teams set for finals
THREE junior teams from Evesham United will be in action at Malvern Town's ground on Sunday when the Mercian Elgar League stages its finals day. The Robins Under-9s face Malvern Town Wanderers in the day's opening clash at 10.30 for the George Goode Memorial
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War more likely to add to terrorism
MR Burrows (Shuttle/Times & News Letters, April 3) thinks we should be denied free speech and charged with treason for not supporting a war intended to remove a dictator who denies his people free speech. I am appalled that some people are concerned
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Brintons unable to give repeat
WYRE Forest Brintons failed to repeat their midweek League Cup success as they crashed 5-2 at high-flying Blackheath on Saturday in West Midlands Division One South. Goals from Tim Brown and Andy Oakes had given Forest Brintons a 2-1 success over Blackheath
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County needs entries
THE Birmingham County FA is on the search for teams to take part in the forthcoming "Ability Counts" Regional tournament to be held on the Astroturf pitches at Warwick University on Saturday, May 31. County Development staff have been asked to stage this
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Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
Dunnington 0, Evesham Utd Robins U-9 4 ROBINS reached the final of the Ambassador Cup after a hard-fought and deserved semi-final victory. United stuck first when Josh Downey cut in from the touchline before firing home. Elliott Grady increased the lead
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Sharp-eyed worker
I AM writing in reference to Steve Pratt's letter in the Shuttle/Times & News (April 3), concerning the broken slabs he put in his wheelie bin. Having worked in the council's vehicle maintenance department, I can just imagine what a lump of concrete
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Sam secures title for top ladies
SAM Rogers scored the all-important goal as Kidderminster Harriers Ladies won the West Midlands League Division One title with two games left to play. Rogers scored to ensure victory over their nearest challengers Headless Cross in Redditch on Sunday.
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Smokers and drinkers see red in the Brown Budget
SMOKERS and drinkers were targeted by Chancellor Gordon Brown in his Budget. Cigarettes go up by 8p a packet of 20, 4p increase in duty on wine and 1p on beer, but spirit duty was frozen. Income tax and tax allowances are to remain the same and duty on
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Town will cherish it - in time
I FEAR that those who are so upset about the listing of the Piano Building do their town a disservice, and that in the long run they will probably be rather glad of its preservation. Yes, it may currently appear rather grotty, but once restored and put
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Vale families' B&B dilemma
DESPERATE Vale families are hitting out at Wychavon's housing officers who leave them in bed and breakfast accommodation for months. Young children are living in pubs with their parents, costing taxpayers about twice as much as if they were in private
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Man cleared in sex offence is of 'good character'
A carpenter has been cleared by a jury at Worcester Crown Court of twice exposing himself near an Evesham school. Four girls and a woman picked out William Jones on a police identity parade. But Mr Jones, a married man of good character, insisted it was
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Where was original cinema site?
I HAVE followed the correspondence regarding the row over the provision of a cinema for Kidderminster. Many of the letters have laid the blame at the door of Kidderminster Civic Society. I have no axe to grind. I am not a member of the society but I think
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Austin treble silences Lions' roar
KIERAN Austin scored all the goals for Areley Kings U-9s to give them a 3-1 victory over Kidderminster Lions. Lee Matthews replied for the Lions in the Stourport and District Youth League encounter. The Areley Kings U-12s team were not so successful,
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Friends are re-united thanks to the Journal
TWO former pupils at Prince Henrys Grammar School now living on opposite sides of the world have been reunited after 30 years apart thanks to the Evesham Journal. Dave Drinkwater, of Greenhill, Evesham, had tried to trace old schoolfriend Bob Lloyd since
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Play's a wrap!
PINVIN First School pupils all developed a sweet tooth for their school play. The children took part in a production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Re-telling the well-known children's tale seemed a great way to get all the pupils involved. Deputy
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Back to the top
BURLISH Olympic returned to the top of the Kidderminster County Women's League with an excellent 4-2 win over Malvern. But Worcester are still favourites to take the title as they only need to beat bottom-of-the-table Bredon. However, Burlish have hit
