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Hospital parking going up
THE cost of parking at Worcester's Royal Hospital is set to rise "significantly", according to a hospital trust director, sparking fury from patients. Spaces at the £95m hospital, which opened last year, is already limited, forcing patients to rely upon
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Inquest on biker
AN inquest was opened today into the death of 19-year-old biker Jack Marshall. Sitting at Tewkesbury, Cotswold coroner Lester Maddrell heard that the teenager, of Badsey, near Evesham, died after he was involved in an accident on the A435 between Cheltenham
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Arrest is made after Vale man, 21 stabbed
A MAN has been arrested in connection with the death of an Evesham man who was stabbed to death in Middlesex. Patrick Fitzharris was found lying face down in a pool of blood on a grassy area of Harrow's Rayners Lane Estate in the early hours of Friday
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17/4/03 Harriers' dream is still alive
IAN Britton is hoping his plea for Kidderminster Harriers players to "just go for it" will continue to bear fruit after Tuesday's 1-0 win at Rochdale. The Division Three dark horses are three points off the play-offs with only four games left following
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17/4/03 Next for Harriers
THE old Welsh Cup ties between Wrexham and Kidderminster Harriers will bring fond memories for many supporters. And Harriers started off their Division Three fixtures with the promotion-chasing Welshmen in style, winning 2-0 at the Racecourse Ground in
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Bank is cleared of undergrowth
A RIVERBANK has been stripped of undergrowth, leaving the route along one of Worcester's best-known walks "devastated". A woodland section of approximately 100 yards along the River Severn - near the Ketch area's Carrington Bridge - has been cut back
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17/4/03 Ladies hammer rivals Hereford
WEST Midlands League Division One champions Kidderminster Harriers Ladies beat Hereford 7-1 to keep their unbeaten record. Harriers made a perfect start with Sam Rogers scoring after only 40 seconds with a left-foot 12-yard finish from Emma Bowdler's
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Collage of good over evil
VISITORS to Wychavon District Council's Pershore headquarters will receive a colourful welcome when they step through the doors. An 18ft-long collage made by pupils from across the district takes centre stage in the Civic Centre. The artwork tells the
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Director's plot to ruin cider giant
A BREWERY director is awaiting sentence after he admitted hatching a plot to contaminate the products of Hereford cider giant Bulmers. Michael Hancocks plotted against Bulmers because it threatened to crush his rival company, Bristol Crown Court heard
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Delight over recycle trial
A RECYCLING trial involving four Wyre Forest families has achieved "outstanding" results, council chiefs announced today. The Get Sorted! experiment organised by the Shuttle/Times & News was set up to test the district's new kerbside recycling scheme
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Park-and-ride sites disputed
THE sites for Worcester's two new park-and-ride developments have been chosen - but have met opposition by some councillors. The locations - Bransford Road roundabout to the west of the city and the RNIB New College to the east - will now be prepared
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Widower alone and in danger
A WHEELCHAIR-BOUND widower and former Droitwich mayor faces daily dangers at home because a disability grant is under review. John Clark has struggled to look after himself and his Westlands property since his wife and sole carer Sheila died. Her death
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Motorcycle rally to be monitored
AFTER complaints about the noise from a Kempsey motorcycle rally, this year's event will be monitored by environmental health officers. Other measures will also be taken to reduce any disturbance, such as moving a marquee to another field and facing the
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Buildings to live on again
DEMOLISHED buildings can now be recycled rather than dumped in landfill sites after councillors approved plans for a recycling centre at Blackpole Trading Estate. A crusher that can turn rubble into recyclable material is part of Blackpole Recycling at
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Prison charges refund for Carl three
THE freed Bridgewater Three yesterday won back the £60,000 they were charged for "prison board and lodging". Worcestershire cousins Vincent and Michael Hickey were freed in 1997 after serving 18 years for the murder of paperboy Carl Bridgewater. They
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German way is more efficient
"WE lost our hearts twice when we worked in Heidelberg for three months - once to the frequent, highly efficient transport network (a tram every half-hour on Christmas Day?) and once to the equally efficient waste disposal and recycling system. Recycling
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New jobless figures show rise - and fall
UNEMPLOYMENT has again risen in Worcestershire but fallen in Herefordshire, according to the latest official figures. Worcestershire's rise - of 45 people - is reflected in figures for the United Kingdom. The number of people claiming unemployment benefit
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Where to recycle
COUNCIL chiefs are urging people to step up their recycling now, rather than wait for the new doorstep service to come into force. The current sites are: KIDDERMINSTER: Bromsgrove Street: bottles, cans, paper, textiles, junk mail; Franche Co-op, Wilton
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Fountain to flow
AN ornate 19th Century fountain was today due to be "fired up" for the first time in almost 70 years after a £700,000 English Heritage restoration project. The Perseus and Andromeda fountain, the centrepiece of a 54-metre pool at Witley Court, near Worcester
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An open and shut case
A DOOR with stained glass depicting parts of historic Pershore has found a new home in an antique shop in the town. The door came of out Belle House and was bought from the town council by SW Antiques in the Newlands. Adrian Whiteside, of SW Antiques,
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Aim is to promote recycling
THE issue of recycling - and how to encourage people to think before they bin their rubbish - is set to be a high priority for Wyre Forest District Council in the year ahead. The proportion of rubbish recycled in the district stands at just 5.58 per cent
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Desert hell of TV man
A TV news cameraman has returned safely to his Kidderminster home after being besieged by Saddam's troops in Iraq. Jamie Downer's brave Sky News "maverick" crew - working on their own without back-up from coalition forces - were the first to cross the
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17/4/03 Ian Britton after Oxford
BOSS Ian Britton was cursing another defensive mistake after Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Oxford. Craig Hinton's error let in Oxford sub Manny Onoyinmi to score the winner two minutes from time. A disappointed Britton said afterwards: "We generally played
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Fire 'started by children'
PARENTS have been urged to keep an eye on their children during the Easter break after a disused building was burnt down in Wolverley. Three children aged between about seven and 13 are wanted for questioning by Kidderminster Police following the incident
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Bredon
LITTER PICK: Great thanks are due to Bredon WI members and to several members of the parish council who have worked hard to clear the parish of rubbish, unkindly donated by members of the public. There were many drink bottles, loads of plastic bags, a
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Mickleton
GARDENING CLUB: What a splendid sight awaited visitors to King George's Hall on Saturday, April 12 on the occasion of Mickleton Gardening Club's Spring Show. There were lots of daffodils, narcissi and tulips, splendid pot plants and exquisite floating
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Moreton
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: How a wartime RAF station at Moreton evolved into the world's best fire training college was described by Michael Kernan, a former staff officer at the college, at the April meeting of Moreton and District Local History Society.
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Cutting views on state of riverbank
IT comes as no surprise to find ramblers bemoaning the destruction of a 100-yard section of undergrowth and woodland alongside the Severn Way in Worcester. Apparently, even Malvern Hills District Council officers are puzzled by what's happened on the
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Dance divas go for silver
A STRATFORD dance school celebrates its Silver Jubilee this year with a special show at the Civic Hall in Stratford. The Hadland School of Dance and Drama was founded by Stratfordian Lesley Hadland in 1978. Miss Hadland, who had trained at the Laine Theatre
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Good year for Roses with varied line-up
THE Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury has announced an impressive line-up for its spring season. Ballet Creations are making a welcome return to The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. The full company will be performing the classic story of The Nutcracker, a favourite
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Cooper man is top performer
JUDO: Samurai Judo Club took 23 players to the Midlands Open Championships and returned with the same number of medals. Veteran Alex Cooper led the charge with three medals, including a gold in the brown belts' open. The girls' lightweights started off
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First for Adams aces
MOTORSPORT: Brothers Alistair and Andrew Adams have been celebrating their first overall victory at a rally driving event. They guided their Ford Escort RS through the challenge in Llangollen, Wales, quickest to take the Astra Stages Clubmans Rally. The
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Nathan win eases his cup dismay
MOTORSPORT: Triple national karting racing winner Nathan Freke won the last 125 gearbox meet before the British Championship in two weeks at the Shenington raceway, near Banbury. Freke is unable to compete in the championship but impressed against the
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What's On
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Alexandra Theatre - Connie Lush. NEC Arena - Ronan Keating. Symphony Hall - Peter and The Wolf (afternoon). A Night at the Opera. O'Neills - Last Under the Sun/Hanging Dolls/Komanchi Tribe. Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - George Melly
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Junior girls impress for under-strength Forest
SWIMMING: A junior Wyre Forest Swimming Club team shrugged off the absence of several more advanced swimmers to finish a creditable fourth in the Nuneaton Junior League first round. The swimmers at Walsall, some of whom had not competed in a gala before
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17/4/03 - Incompetence rules as Sixways is left in limbo
SHUDDERINGLY incompetent. It is the only conclusion you can arrive at when looking at English rugby today. Uncertainty riddled throughout the game on board a rudderless ship comically called 'governing body'. The Rugby Football Union is the author of
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Liam ensures lead remains
CYCLING: Stourport's Liam Preece was second overall in the second round of the Curborough Youth League at the race circuit near Lichfield on Saturday and still leads the series. The Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club rider finished second in the one-mile time
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Stourport hit regional final
HOCKEY: Unbeaten Stourport Ladies took the County Championship in style on Sunday without losing a match at their Astro pitches. They opened up with a 2-1 victory over Droitwich despite being a goal down until the final eight minutes when Fran Long and
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Danby's day
MOTORSPORT: Arley's young ace, Ross Danby, 13, recorded the best performance at Stourbridge Motorcycling Club's Trial at Shatterford on Saturday and won the schoolboy class. Not far behind was another Bewdley Motor Cycle club member, Sean Fox, 15, from
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Regatta ahead
ROWING: Entries are being invited for the popular Works Fours Regatta which will be run by Stourport Boat Club on June 21. The annual event attracts men's, women's or mixed crews of four competing over a short sprint course. Each crew is guaranteed at
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Golds for gymnast duo
GYMNASTICS: Super Sally Dyke took individual first position at the West Midland Recreational Floor and Vault finals with a score of 19.1. The 15-year-old's Wyre Forest Gymnastics School team, including Lorna Dyer, Ellie Wilson, Laura Darvill and Katie
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Adam is apple of club eye
MARTIAL ARTS: Karate kid Adam Ziubrzynski followed up his World Championship silver medal with a first-dan black belt. The Tsunami student obtained the promotion in a grading course at the Shukokai Karate Federation headquarters in Blackheath. Ziubrzynski
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Bandstand is on hold
THE MUCH-vaunted project to create a bandstand at Stourport has suffered one last delay - it has no roof. The official ceremony to open the all-but-complete structure has now been put back due to "supply" problems for the last stage of the £20,000 project
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Delight at return of bus services
ELDERLY residents at a Stourport sheltered housing complex are celebrating the return of a lifeline bus service. Broomy Close, home to more than 60 people, is now served by new circular routes linking Lickhill and Burlish Park with the town centre, Kidderminster
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Two for the title
CHESS: Kidderminster have won the Wolverhampton and District League Division One championship for the first time but have to share the title with Walsall Kipping. Both teams ended on 18 points from a possible 20 and with an identical score difference.
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No beating Hare
TRIVIA: Hare and Hounds completed their Kidderminster League season with a 100 per cent record, beating Eagle's Nest 76-60. Other results: Station 52, Red Man BCC 65; Red Man Xtras 47, Queens Head 56; Franche VC 55, Boars Head 37; Seven Stars 50, Harriers
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Broke in to steal keys
A high performance car worth £10,000 was stolen from a home in Far Forest after burglars broke in to steal the keys. A panel in the front door of the house in Station Road was smashed between 6.30pm and 11.35pm on Friday and the black Toyota Celica, registration
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POOLE HALL, ALVELEY
ALL pools fished well throughout the week with weights recorded from 16lb to 83lb. One angler landed 74lb of mixed fish, his best a 12.5lb common carp, with other weights varying from 2lb to 7.5lb. He was fishing peg 26 on the Heron, using macaroni cheese
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Bid to smuggle drugs into prison
A KIDDERMINSTER man tried to smuggle cannabis resin into prison out of a misguided sense of loyalty to his brother, Worcester Crown Court heard. Michaelangelo Maffei was spotted on CCTV cameras at Blakenhurst, near Redditch, as he passed the drug in a
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Bradford chance
A STOURPORT goalkeeper is hoping to clinch a contract with Division One club Bradford City for next season. Aaron O'Malley, 18, has shrugged off the disappointment of being released by Cheltenham last year. He has impressed for Lye Town in the West Midlands
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Taxi driver assault fuelled by binge
A TAXI driver assaulted a colleague and damaged his car after an all-day drinking binge, Worcester Crown Court was told. Richard Jenkins had spent £45 on booze which included 12 pints of beer and five or six other drinks, said Michael Aspinall, prosecuting
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Cash for victim of baton attack
A FORMER nightclub bouncer who hit out with a wooden baton in a Kidderminster street has been ordered to pay £300 compensation to his victim. Kevin Yarranton, 33, of Old Ford Walk, Walshes estate, Stourport, pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court to
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Ladies hammer rivals Hereford
WEST Midlands League Division One champions Kidderminster Harriers Ladies beat Hereford 7-1 to keep their unbeaten record. Harriers made a perfect start with Sam Rogers scoring after only 40 seconds with a left-foot 12-yard finish from Emma Bowdler's
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HETA AC
CONTEST on HETA Pool: Phil Reynolds 8-8, Ray Andrews 7-10, Keith Moss 7-5. A match will be held on Sunday on the canal. Anyone taking part should meet at Springfield Lane car park at 7am.
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Hospital short-list surprise
IT is hard to believe that the Worcestershire Royal Hospital has been short-listed for an award as the best hospital in Britain, in view of its well-publicised problems (Shuttle/Times and News, April 10). The Sunday Times Good Hospital Guide fails to
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Chaddesley hold nerve in drama
CHADDESLEY Corbett were made to work hard for a place in the Kidderminster Harriers Saturday Junior Cup final, beating Two Gates 10-9 on penalties after a goal-less match. Areley Kings Reserves, who play in Kidderminster and District League Sunday Division
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Three years' jail for street robber
A 21-year-old man who carried out two street attacks and a series of shoplifting offences has been jailed for three years and three months at Worcester Crown Court. Judge Derek Stanley said John Ashton had subjected one victim to a "terrible experience
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PARK INN AC
HAWFORD MILL: Mark Pearce 26-5-8dr, Mark McGinley 11-7, Chris Lyons 8-9, Rob Cox 7-8. On Sunday, a contest will be held at The Wharf and anglers will be meeting at the Park Inn. Anyone requiring breakfast is asked to call 07816 791336 by tonight.
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Charge of the lycra brigade
I MUST support 100 per cent the comments made by John Robinson regarding the proposed cycle-way in Wyre Forest (Shuttle/Times and News Letters, April 10). I thought at the time I read the original comments by Rob Williams of English Nature (Shuttle/Times
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Blue ribbon for the Burlish boys
BURLISH Blue U-11s won their Stourport and District League Cup final in style with a 4-0 beating of Droitwich Athletic on Saturday. Areley Kings U-9s also lifted a trophy with a 1-0 defeat of Worcester Colts. In other cup finals, Ferndale Youth U-8s lost
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Proud moment
FERNDALE Youth U-13s have become the first team from the club to qualify for the South Staffordshire Cup final. Jordan Edgar and Luke Jiminez scored in a 2-1 semis victory over Willenhall Town. They are now waiting to find out who their final opponents
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RED LION AC
LARFORD Lakes: 1 Paul Harvey, 2 Chris Calder, 3 Karl Brown. Poole Hall: 1 Mark Henderson, 2 Paul Harvey, 3 John Tolley. Woodlands View: Ryan Calder 52-0, Shane Calder 44-0, Dave Zinzan 36-0.
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Shame of mill vandalism
SHAME, shame, shame on the drunks. (Shuttle/Times and News, April 10). The mill at Broadwaters was the place I spent a lot of time when growing up. As I was born in the area my wife and I visited Broadwaters from Australia only last year. We thought how
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Girls gain control
FERNDALE Girls U-16s returned to the top of the Central Warwickshire League with a hard-fought 3-0 win at Marston Green. Emily Gilbert bagged two classy goals and Natalie Holmes rounded off the scoring with a header. Toni Hipkins took player-of-the-match
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For the love of our Jack
HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a Badsey teenager with a passion for motorbikes, who died in an accident on his Kawasaki bike at the weekend. Jack Marshall, aged 19, of Willersey Road, died in Cheltenham General Hospital after an accident on the
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Felt let down over bikers
AS ward councillors, my wife and I were invited to a meeting with the police and residents to discuss the illegal parking of motorcycles along Severnside North, Bewdley. Inspector Jim Baker was reported as saying that it was time for the police to draw
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Football fixtures
SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS v Wrexham DR MARTENS WESTERN DIVISION Racing Club Warwick v STOURPORT SWIFTS WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH LEAGUE CUP WYRE FOREST BRINTONS v Hinton (2.45pm)
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Fallout of M25 crash
THE family that ran the Vale coach firm involved in the fatal M25 accident which claimed six lives is braced for legal action from passengers aboard the vehicle when it crashed. Pam Spring, who ran WR Spring with her brother, Graham, who died in the tragedy
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I will never go by coach again
SURVIVORS of the M25 coach crash have told how the one-and-a-half day inquest at Aylesbury last week took its toll. Passenger Amanda Beauchamp whose Aunt Norma died in the accident last November has endured nightmares, panic attacks and is afraid to sleep
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Verdict of accidental death at the M25 inquest
ACCIDENTAL death was the verdict on six day-trippers killed when a Springs coach from Evesham veered off the M25 and down an embankment last November. An inquest in Aylesbury heard how driver Chris Sloane, who was killed in the crash with his wife Karen
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Firm is fined £10k after accident
AN Evesham produce packing firm has been fined £10,000 following an accident in which a man suffered fractured ribs and internal injuries. The fine, plus costs of £1,635, were imposed on Primafruit at Worcester magistrates court last Friday. The prosecution
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Explore delights on your doorstep
PEOPLE in the Vale have been urged to explore attractions on their doorsteps rather than travel further afield this St George's Day. Worcestershire County Council's tourism team has been busy promoting attractions within the county and has urged local
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No homes for Avon?
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 50 new homes on former nursery land in Bewdley Street are being opposed by Evesham town councillors. At a meeting on Monday members objected to the application on the former Avon Nurseries site. Developers want to transform
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School's fit for the sporting heroes...
SPORTING heroes were evident at Evesham High School's Awards Evening. DAVID Graveney, chairman of England's cricket selectors, was the special guest during Evesham High School's awards evening. And he singled out a disabled pupil who had gone for gold
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Fourth place as KCs end on a low
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians lost the fight for third position in Midlands Three West (North) with a final day 32-14 defeat at Burton. They have won just two of seven league matches this year and Saturday's result followed the recent pattern. KCs, who had
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Craig in line for Sixways farewell
CRAIG Chalmers could be set for a fond farewell on Saturday as he wears the number 10 jersey at Sixways for possibly the final time. The former British Lion, who has only started two matches in the last six months for Worcester, is named in the side to
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Shipston's lead slips as title bid is revived
AN amazing turnaround kept alive FISSC's hopes of overhauling leaders Campden Town in the Stratford Alliance Journal Division. Two down to Shipston Excelsior, they came back to win 5-3 and move to within four points of the leaders, who slipped to 2-1
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Bulls receive £5,000 boost
CASH-strapped Hereford United are to get a £5,000 boost thanks to Yeovil Town's promotion to the Nationwide League Division Three. The windfall is part of the £25,000 deal that took former Bulls midfielder Michael McIndoe to Yeovil in 2001. McIndoe was
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Chance for coaches to upgrade
FOR the first time, Worcestershire Football Association has organised a Level Three Coaching License course at University College, Worcester,between May 26 and 31. The course is for football coaches who have completed their Level Three coaching certificate
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Pond-dipping
AT various times during the year, the Ranger Service holds pond-dipping events around the district, where children can have a bit of fun playing at pools with nets, trays and jars, scooping out wriggling masses of pond life which they then examine with
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Early strike sets the trend for sad Robins
Gresley Rvrs 3, Evesham Utd 0 ONCE Rovers had taken the lead within a minute of the restart, there was only going to be one winner last Saturday. Evesham more than held their own in the opening half but failed to respond after Carl Timms bundled in the
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Hibbard gets the only goal
WESTFIELDS increased their lead to 12 points in the West Midlands League Premier Division with a 1-0 win at Lye Town last night. Lye were defending a 16-match unbeaten league record but Westfields went close several times in the first-half through Rob
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Passion and heart-rending tragedy from TV's cult actress Daniela
An intoxicating mix of passion and romance fills the air this spring as the Lyric Hammersmith's powerful and sensual production of Camille comes to Malvern Theatres following a London season. Starring Daniela Nardini, this compelling new version returns
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BLAKEDOWN WI
The president held a party for the Marie Curie fund, raising £76. At the April meeting, Joy Longmore reported on the council meeting, and Catherine Clark gave an account of Lunch with the speaker. Sheila Gordon read a letter from the group's link institute
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER BRIDGE CLUB
The Duplicate competition on April 1 was played in a Howell movement, where all partnerships play each other. Matches were extremely close, and even taking the marking to the second decimal point resulted in a tie for first place, between Nigel Wilkens
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Parting shot at 'ineffective' council
AFTER 17 years in district politics former mayor Peter Carter is standing down at next month's elections. The 77-year-old Liberal Democrat said his decision had been prompted by his age, the on-set of arthritis and his belief that the district council
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SOMERLEYTON WI
A successful jumble sale was held in March. Several new members attended the meeting. Daphne Thompson reported on the council meeting in Malvern, which she and Gill Munslow attended, where Graham Walton had given an account of life with his sextuplet
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A bonanza of arts on show
THE biggest event of the European Year of Disabled People promises to be the Above and Beyond Festival and Conference, a three-day bonanza of performance, exhibition and debate at Cheltenham Town Hall from September 19-21. Above and Beyond aims to bring
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KIDDERMINSTER CENTRAL M TG
Federation returning officers at the annual meeting were Joyce Major and Jeanne Garratt. There was no election of committee. A representative of the Celia Hammond Animal Trust was presented with a cheque. After business was dealt with, retiring president
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
Members are on an Easter tour in Devon, so there will be no local rides at the weekend. There will also be no clubroom event on Tuesday. For details of the club contact John Weston on 01299 401005 or visit the website at www.kctc.abelgratis.co.uk.
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All Eyes on group
CATS Eyes, a vocal harmony group formed in Evesham back in the 1960s, will be playing a benefit gig tomorrow, with proceeds going towards a renal unit for Stratford. The venue is Alcester Trades and Labour Club, with the event getting under way at 8pm
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AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
At the meeting on April 1, Paula Dowie, G8PZT and Richard Newton, GOEWH demonstrated methods of accessing the internet using Packet Radio instead of a telephone line. Also, Tony Hartland, G8WOX and Tony Saunders, G1OZB presented an item on the Automatic
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WEST MIDLAND BIRD CLUB
At the second annual meeting of the Kidderminster branch, the committee was re-elected en bloc. Gordon Forrest talked about Upton Warren Reserve, owned and maintained by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, which includes the Flashes Pool, a designated SSSI
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July 11, 2002
I HAVE just returned from a brief visit to Brussels as a part of the Health Committee's inquiry into sexual health. We met the European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Affairs, who explained the limited powers of the commission. It cannot become
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July 4, 2002
CHILTERN Railways plan to start the through-train service from Kidderminster to Marylebone at the end of September. Initially, trains will run to London in the early morning, returning in the evening, but from June next year they hope to extend the service
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French fined over beef rules
THE fine on the French Government for breaking European rules on beef has been welcomed by British MEPs. The fine of over £11 million has been imposed on six French federations in the beef industry. The French livestock traders were found to be acting
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June 20, 2002
DESPITE the World Cup and threatening weather, crowds turned out to watch the procession at Bewdley Carnival. Those of us walking with the procession were kept abreast of the score by people who left their televisions briefly to watch the procession pass
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May 23, 2002
I HAD a busy day last Friday starting with breakfast with the Chamber of Commerce. I was pleased to hear strong objections to the Government's proposal for regional assemblies which would automatically remove a tier of local government in the current
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April 25, 2002
THE prime requisite for a frontbencher in the House of Commons is a loud voice. The conclusion of the Budget debate on Tuesday evening was even more rowdy than Prime Minister's Question Time. Serious points made by many MPs during the debate were completely
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March 28, 2002
TO me there are four important local community issues at the moment and these are the incinerator, Kidderminster Harriers, Bewdley Museum, and of course, the hospital. I make no apology if Viewpoint reflects my interest in these primarily as it was on
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17/4/03 - Stourport vets are runners-up
WITH the season now at a close, Stourport Ladies section are able to look back on a reasonably successful campaign. With their final league position still to be clarified, the ladies section have seen their veterans side finish as runners-up in the Wocestershire
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Police warning after conmen target elderly
FRESH warnings have been issued after a spate of attempted distraction raids at the homes of vulnerable old folk around the district. But more and more people are turning uninvited callers away at the doorstep since the launch of the joint "Keep 'Em Out
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Let's keep 'em out
HI-TECH devices designed to help elderly people keep out the despicable thieves who prey on them in their own homes are to be handed out in a crime-busting first. The Shuttle/Times & News has joined forces with district police to try to curb the rise
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Hi-tech way to beat cons
SOCIAL services chiefs have pledged to install dozens of hi-tech doorway devices in the homes of elderly folk to stop them falling foul of conmen callers. Worcestershire's director of social services, Jennie Bashforth, promised her support for our Keep
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Bogus callers on the prowl
BOGUS callers posing as police officers conned their way into two homes in incidents across Wyre Forest. Police have warned elderly people, particularly those living alone, to be on their guard after the spate of incidents on Friday. A man and a woman
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Heartbreak for elderly
DEVASTATED, shocked, violated, and even a bit stupid - those are the typical emotions experienced by the victim of a bogus caller. But worst of all they lose their trust in people, says Age Concern Wyre Forest's chief officer Pat Simmonds. "It knocks
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'Turn callers away' plea
KEY to the success of any initiative to tackle distraction burglaries is persuading vulnerable and elderly people - many of them isolated and lonely - that strangers turning up on their doorsteps should not be let in. Some of the incidents reported to
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Joyce eggs 'em on for an Easter feast
Cinderford Tn 1, Evesham Utd 3 ACTION man is back! And Wesley Joyce was firing on all cylinders as Tuesday's two-goal salvo provided the Robins with a perfect boost ahead of a busy Easter programme, writes Mervyn Collins. Western Division leaders Merthyr
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17/4/03 Season over for duo
MIDFIELDER Tim Nicholls has been ruled out of Stourport Swifts' final four Dr Martens Western Division games with a broken toe. Swifts boss Dave Titterton will also have to do without Leon Blake who is banned until the end of the season. So young players
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Dry opener for Alcester
ALCESTER and Ragley Cricket Club's season opens on Saturday with the first team away to Broadway and the seconds playing Cookhill at Ragley Park. The winter nets have been very well attended, the sun is shining and the pitch is as dry as it normally is
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Jam and sauce for Julie
A LOVING mum has spent a small fortune sending essential comforts - including the Shuttle/Times & News - across the globe to her soldier daughter. Carol Sargent has been a lifeline for daughter, Lance Cpl Julie Lane, since the conflict in Iraq began
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17/4/03 - Craig in line for Sixways farewell
CRAIG Chalmers could be set for a fond farewell on Saturday as he wears the number 10 jersey at Sixways for possibly the final time. The former British Lion, who has only started two matches in the last six months for Worcester, is named in the side to
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PO's free parcel pledge
A FREE postal service for those serving in the Iraq conflict starts today. Close family and friends will be able to send letters and packets weighing up to two kilogrammes free of charge to British Forces Post Office addresses in the Gulf. The service
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Mother's Day call by Kevin
RAF junior technician Kevin Turner, from Kidderminster, is stationed on a US base in Qatar preparing bombs for loading into the fighter planes destined for Saddam's military installations, government buildings and palaces. Unlike those on the frontline
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Banners will wave as Steven sails home
THE elated mum of a Stourport sailor has already booked her dockside ticket to give him a welcome home to remember when his ship, the Ark Royal, returns from the Gulf next month. Sara Foster was "absolutely over the moon" to hear that son Steven Barnes
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Free post for Gulf families
ANYONE in the Vale with relatives or friends serving in the Gulf will - from today - be able to use a free postal service. Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram announced the launch of the service. He said; "With the generous support of the Royal Mail Group
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Hat stand
JUST a few days after ex-Cowley Experience guitarist Paul Rose's lament that Atomic Kitten were booked for the May festival instead of the George Cowley Experience, and I read (Evening News, April 12) that the Kitten gig might be under threat. Coincidence
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Greatest terrorists are Britain and US
D E Margrett's comments regarding possible attacks on Worcester's CrownGate are absolutely ludicrous. As if the Catholic terrorist group IRA or the Protestant terrorist group ETA and Combat 18 are sitting in their bunkers planning an attack on Worcester
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Malvern... just the remnants are left
I HAD a feeling that my letter (You Say, April 5) regarding the Malverns would stir up detractors and Richard Putley's response is the first. I wrote to the Evening News on subject of St Ann's Well last year, after my first visit via the very route that
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Welcome to 'Hotel Sold Down the River'
NAMES for a controversial development of apartments in Droitwich Spa have been put forwarded. The town council was asked to suggest names for the new development on the Worcestershire Hotel site. Councillor Pam Davey (Con - Droit.South) suggested The
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Students have time on hands
STUDENTS at Blackminster Middle School have put their works of art on display after weeks of hard work with sculptor Richard Capstick. Their sculptures were set up around the school grounds on Friday with some guidance from Mr Capstick, who was chosen
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Knight delivery
ECKINGTON accountant Tim Knight made an impromptu career change when he was forced to deliver his own son at home. His wife Nikki Knight, aged 31, gave birth to the couple's second son on the living room floor after just a two-hour labour. The baby's
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30 Horsefair homes
THIRTY new homes are set to be built to give a much-needed facelift to the Horsefair area of Kidderminster. Planners at Wyre Forest District Council have given the thumbs-up to the details of a plan which was given outline approval in September 2001.
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Town parade date for 'royal' winners
NEWLY-crowned Kidderminster Carnival Queen Caroline Greenhill is following in her mother's footsteps. The 18-year-old secretary scooped the title at her second attempt in Sunday's contest at the town hall. And she was doubly proud that her win enabled
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Anger at snub by minister
SCHOOLS Minister David Miliband has snubbed parents' pleas for more money for Wyre Forest schools by refusing to meet the campaign leader. More than 1,000 parents from across Worcestershire have so far signed letters calling for fair and equal funding
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Big trouble at a the Big Meadow
BIG Meadow in Bidford has again become a place for drug-taking and speeding cars. Residents told councillors the ground was often littered with Rizla papers and security measures in place did not stop cars from going into the meadow and performing stunts
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Extra Easter lessons on the menu
YOUNGSTERS at a Kidderminster school took a break from their Easter holidays this week to return to the classroom to be dished up extra help in maths and English. In the first two-day event of its kind at Sladen Middle School 26 pupils, aged 10 and 11
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Book the bells to raise cash
A CHURCH is offering people the chance to celebrate special occasions in style - by paying to have bells rung in their name. As part of the Ring for the Future appeal at Kidderminster's St Mary's Church, ringing can be sponsored to celebrate occasions
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Record-breaking lesson
STUDENTS in Wolverley took part in a bid to set a new world record for the biggest lesson the planet has ever seen. The 30-minute session saw Year 9 and 10 pupils from Wolverley High School join an estimated 1.3 million children throughout the world.
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Business skills on show
SIX high schools will be competing for the Wyre Forest title when they take part in the district's Young Enterprise finals at the end of this month. Students have been testing their entrepreneurial skills by running companies under the watchful eye of
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Bow handed in
POLICE have been pleased with the response to an illegal weapons amnesty during its second week in Wyre Forest. Since last Wednesday more than a dozen weapons have been handed in, including shotguns, starting pistols, air rifles and pistols, knives and
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MATCH FACTS - 2001/2
Sat July 14 Bromsgrove Rovers (a) 4-0 Broughton, Hadley 2, Bird Mon July 16 Halesowen Harriers (a) 6-1 Middleton, Bird 2, Shilton, Shail, Ducros Wed July 18 Evesham United (a) 1-1 Faulds Sat July 21 Redditch United (a) 3-0 Hadley, Hinton, Middleton Tues
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Records firm scoops award
AN ambitious couple who set up a business just 18 months ago have scooped a prestigious award. Michael and Michelle Whitefoot's Hartlebury-based records management firm Whitefoot-Forward has been named New Business Start-Up of the Year by Business Link
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17/4/03 - Membership set to reach record levels
WORCESTERSHIRE go into the new season with interest in membership at record levels. Membership revenue is 14 per cent up on the same time last year with the number of members closing in on the 4,000 mark. County chief executive Mark Newton said: "This
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Serving up free play
PERSHORE Tennis Cub is opening its doors for free on Sunday, April 27. The day is part of Play Tennis 2003 - the UK's biggest participation event organised by the LTA. The action takes place between 12 noon and 4pm at Pershore College and all ages are
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Four for in-form Stride
LITTLETON Aces' Jill Stride proved a real wild card at Evesham and District Table Tennis Association finals and presentation evening on Saturday. She collected three titles to add to the GLB Veteran drawn doubles title she and Rob Sexton had already won
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Styles keep it in the family
WITH a change to warmer airs, a strong breeze from the south and a dry afternoon despite the weatherman's warning, competition could not have been much better at Evesham Sailing Club last Sunday. On an excellent course which kept everybody on their toes
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Bourneville bar the way to league finale
BOURNVILLE failed to fulfil the re-arranged league game on Saturday so Badsey's league season ended with a whimper rather than a bang. However, they were already five points clear of their nearest rivals which means they ended the season as champions
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Plucky entrepeneur is in line for £10,000 prize
A YOUNG entrepreneur who has given hope to hundreds of residents in her village is in the running for a major national award. Christine Hope is gaining fame in the village of Longtown, Herefordshire, for her courageous decision to take on the running
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Sinatra is back
THE partnership of Frank Sinatra and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra will be celebrated at Cheltenham Town Hall. Stephen Triffitt will be singing the songs of 'Ol Blue Eyes'. His big band voice will not leave crowds disappointed as he belts out classics like
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How your taxes are being put to regions
Now we have seen further increases in Taxes and Community Charges, well above the rate of inflation, the explanations, and budget details, do not tell the whole story. Your local authority is using some of your Tax and Community Charge money to finance
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Thanks to Thames for their rail help
THE railways authorities have come under some criticism during the past 10 months or so for being inconsiderate to the needs of mobility impaired travellers, particularly when travelling to/from Evesham station. Through your columns, I would like to thank
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Helping to spread the word has helped
TO all the staff: on behalf of The Noah's Ark Trust my daughter Chantal and I would like to say thank you to all of you for all that you do in helping us to spread the word and all that the work that the Noah's Ark Trust do and for all the stories that
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Shopping generosity
ON behalf of the South Warwickshire Motor Neurone Disease Association I would like to thank the shoppers in Stratford for their generous support during our street collection last Saturday, April 5. The total raised was £786.27, and this money will go
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Aussies ready
TWO of Kidderminster's new Australian players Chris Jones and Victor Lawes should be in action this weekend in the first friendlies of the new season. They host Old Hill on Saturday and Halesowen on Sunday in a double header with both matches at Chester
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Council man is facing justice charge
A WORCESTER city councillor was due to appear in court today, charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. Conservative Mohammed Altaf, who represents the city's All Saints ward, was set to make his first appearance on the charge at Worcester
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Junkie burglar is on the mend
A RECOVERING heroin addict, who raided the home of a Stourport sailor three days after he left to serve in the Gulf, is making good progress on a drug testing and treatment order. Lee Sandford, aged 21, of Wilveldon Avenue, Wilden, near Stourport, has
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Cyclists hanging up their clips after marathon ride
A PAIR of cyclists were taking a well-earned rest today after they returned to Worcester yesterday following a 992 -mile cross country cycle ride. Dave Preece and Mike Davies cycled from Land's End in Cornwall to John O' Groats in Scotland. It took the
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Concern about missing woman
POLICE are concerned about the welfare of a woman who went missing from her home yesterday morning. Jaqueline Elliott, aged 52, was last seen at 10am yesterday when she left her home in Welland, near Malvern.. She has not been seen by family or friends
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17/4/03 KHFC stars dressing up
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' players will be suited and booted as they head out in tuxedos for a autograph-signing and picture-posing session next Thursday. It is intended to publicise the big summer ball at Aggborough on May 17 in aid of Kemp Hospice. Many
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SARS scare hits home for school pupils in town
Students from Hong Kong boarding at Malvern schools have had their holidays at home cut short because of the concerns surrounding severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The heads at Malvern Girls' College and Malvern College, their medical staff and
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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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Phone box to stay, but no extra ticket machine
A PUBLIC pay phone in the Hanley Road car park at Upton-upon-Severn has won a reprieve after the town council protested to BT about a plan to remove it. But a move to get an extra ticket machine in the car park has been turned down by Malvern Hills District
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There's danger in the deeps
HOLIDAYING youngsters should stay away from Malvern's quarries and other water dangers to prevent more tragedies in the region. The Royal Life Saving Society is hoping the public will play safe over the Easter holidays and, with the warm temperatures,
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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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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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Balloon expert dismisses crash
A SEASONED balloonist says that paramedics who witnessed a crash landing at a Bromsgrove school were watching a controlled landing. In Monday's Evening News two paramedics said they saw a balloon crash into a field at Charford First School. But Graham
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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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Extension provokes 'quiet fit'
A PROPOSED extension at Barley Orchard, Welland Road, Upton-upon-Severn, could be refused planning permission because it is too big. Upton planning chairman Roger Barker said it would possibly increase the size of the house by 100 per cent. Refusal The
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Strike hits rail travel
RAIL passengers face a miserable start to the Easter Holidays as services are being cut due to strike action on the busiest day of the year for the railways. Central Trains will be running a quarter of its normal service but the operator will not provide
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Queuing to be 'guinea pigs'
DOZENS of wannabe recyclers have stepped up to volunteer their services as rubbish-sorting "guinea pigs" after a Shuttle/Times and News appeal. We asked for volunteers to test the new recycling and wheelie-bin collection scheme which, from July, is set
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Lorry attack
A LORRY parked in a lay-by on the A38 in Martin Hussingtree has been attacked. Nothing was stolen from the vehicle, which was carrying goods for the DIY trade, but the curtains were slashed. The attack happened between 10pm on Monday, April 14, and 6.35am
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Safety appeal to makeover shows
FIREFIGHTERS have appealed to the makers of home makeover TV shows to be more conscious of fire safety. Their plea follows the death of 42-year-old labourer Andrew Green, after an unobserved candle set his Warndon home on fire at the weekend. His 18-year-old
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'Doorsteps' will go green
THE new recycling system will be slowly phased in across Wyre Forest from July. Every household will eventually get two recycling boxes for newspapers, plastic, cans, glass and textiles, which will be collected weekly. A wheelie bin for the remaining
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Voters opt for the postal way
ALMOST 7,000 district residents will be voting by post in the May elections. Voters who have opted for a postal ballot should be receiving their papers within the next few days. Included is a special 'one-piece' mailer residents use to return their votes
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Bin survey to target homes
EVERY resident in the district is to get the chance to speak out on revolutionary plans for recycling rubbish - at a cost of £30,000. A questionnaire is going out to 42,000 Wyre Forest homes this week over the frequency of future bin collections and the
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Attack on expenses move
PLANS to give district councillors a raise have been attacked by opposition groups. The leading Health Concern group has proposed reinstating basic expenses for all 42 councillors to 2001 levels. Last year the allowances were cut as part of £3 million
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District sets out 5pc rise in tax
A FIVE per cent council tax increase has been recommended by district chiefs. The rise is said to be "in line" with Wyre Forest District Council's financial strategy which aims to sustain and improve services. It will be in addition to Worcestershire
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17/4/03 Sam Shilton after Rochdale
SAM Shilton believed Kidderminster Harriers had earned their much-needed victory at Rochdale, especially after improved displays in the last three games. The wideman pounced seven minutes from time to give Harriers a crucial first victory at Spotland.
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Lorry drivers in wages row
FIFTEEN HGV drivers and mechanics are battling to recover more than £15,000 in unpaid wages after haulage bosses lost a major contract. Hauliers Alternative Logistics told the workers based at Great Witley and Hoo Farm, Kidderminster, the contract with
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Bed fears as home is set to shut
A STOURPORT residential home is to shut and its residents will be relocated, sparking fears of a drop in the number of beds for pensioners in the town. Up to 32 elderly people will be moved when Areley House, on Areley Lane, closes its doors in July next
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Giving new life to empty shops
THOUSANDS of pounds are on offer to tempt people into starting up small businesses in empty shops across Wyre Forest. District council economic regeneration portfolio holder Councillor Howard Martin said getting the premises occupied was essential to
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Town centre help for carers
A CHARITY offering information and support to carers of people suffering from dementia is hoping to set up an advice office in the centre of Kidderminster. The Wyre Forest branch of the Alzheimer's Society currently runs a carers' support group at the
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MP majors on health questions
WYRE Forest's MP Dr Richard Taylor has been a thorn in the side of the Govern-ment's health department during the last two years, regularly demanding information through Parliam-entary questions, according to a new survey. The Independent MP asked a total
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'Bike policy' sparks furore
POLICE have snubbed residents' calls for a crackdown on noisy bikers parking illegally in Bewdley. Insp Jim Baker, of Kidderminster Police, said the response to problems on Severnside North would in future be "negligible". He said police would not be
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Warning over 'reckless' fires
EMERGENCY services were out in force at Kidderminster's Rifle Range Nature Reserve at the weekend. Firefighters were called out more than 20 times as the ongoing problem of young arsonists starting multiple fires worsened. Two minors were arrested on
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College set to disappear from town skyline
A FAMILIAR landmark on the Kidderminster skyline will soon disappear when the town's college makes way for a new housing development. Students spent their final day at the old premises in Hoo Road on Friday and will make their way to the new £9 million
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Evesham
CSRF: Thirty one members came along to the meeting on April 8 - a good attendance. After coffee and biscuits and greeting friends, the chairman gave apologies for absences and the meeting got under way. There were no questions raised. All members were
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Ebrington
GARDEN CLUB: Members had an eventful week, commencing with their Spring Show and followed by the AGM and a talk by Glyn Jones. The Spring Show was up to its usual standard and the display of flowers was superb. Basil Hart won the "Silver Vase in memory
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Rosamund reveals the secrets of cows
COWS can love, play games, bond and form life-long friendships. They can also sulk, hold grudges, they have preferences and can be vain. All these characteristics and more have been observed, documented, interpreted and retold by Rosamund Young, based
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Pershore
RBL WOMENS SECTION: The monthly meeting took place at Wulstan Hall recently. The meeting was opened by chairman Wendy Griffiths, who welcomed members. The secretary and treasurer reports were given. A list of sick members was given by Ivy Reed, sick visitor
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Sedgeberrow
BRITISH LEGION WOMENS SECTION: Held their April meeting in the Betteridge Room, after the business Martin Brookes and Carol from Vale Wild Life gave an interesting talk accompanied with slides. Martin was thanked by Mrs Brown. Eight members wish to attend
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Shipston
MUSIC SOCIETY: Members and visitors were taken both sides of the conductor's batten on Friday, April 11. As the conductor was none other than Mr David Curtiss - leader and conductor of the Swan Orchestra at Stratford it was a well presented and interesting
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Birlingham
PARISH COUNCIL Responsible Financial Officer: The clerk was appointed to this position. Internal Auditor: It was agreed that enquiries would be made to find a suitable person. May Elections - agreed that flier titled '13 excuses for not joining the Parish
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Wyre Piddle
PARISH COUNCIL: Bypass: Cllr J Timms had drafted a statement regarding the possible closure of the road to the village for presentation to the public inquiry which would be circulated to all councillors for their comments. Simms and Woods: Wychavon will
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A health disaster for elderly
IT would be a disaster for Pershore Cottage Hospital to close; as someone who had just completed two courses of nursing training and was specialising in community nursing in 1948 when the Beveridge Scheme was introduced we were promised Cradle to the
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Hill climb set to reel in crowds
MOTORSPORT: More than 130 classic motorcycles will be put to the test in the popular Red Marley Hill Climb over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The main event, which attracts thousands of people, will be on Monday at Walsgrove Farm, Great Witley, with
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Dudley Cup up for grabs
HORSERACING: The prestigious Lady Dudley Cup will be the centrepiece of the point-to-point at Chaddesley Corbett on Saturday from 2pm. Among those vying for the major title at the 160-entry meeting will be the Kidderminster stables of Helen Needham and
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Dynamite Drew retains title
MARTIAL ARTS: Consistent Drew Neal was victorious at the World Amateur Kickboxing Organisation British Championships in Nottingham for the third consecutive year. Neal, who competed in the U-84kgs section, has also made the Great Britain team who head
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Coombes in charge
MOTORSPORT: Stourport sidecar team Steve Coombes and Stu Castles sped away with the points from the East Midlands Championships at Mallory Park. Driver Coombes recorded two wins on Sunday riding his Ireson Kawasaki, making it three for the season in the
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Coming soon... In The Garden
A new regular feature from the green-fingered team at the Kidderminster Shuttle/Times.
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Marathon effort
ATHLETICS: Members of Amazing Feet Running Club joined thousands of athletes and fun runners for the Flora London Marathon. Matt Smith took the club honours with a time of three hours 25 minutes 31 seconds to finish 3,181st. John Amos, running with first-timer
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Magic Maureen
GOLF: Maureen Maiden won the Ladies Winter Eclectic at Habberley as well as combining with Ann Binns and Veronica Brown to take the 15-hole Stableford. Meanwhile, Habberley beat Churchill and Blakedown 2-1. Ladies' Stableford result: Binns, Brown and
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Night for finals
TABLE TENNIS: A finals night and presentation evening for the Kidderminster League is on Monday, April 28, at Kidderminster Harriers Social and Supporters Club. Leading individuals, Div One: M Madkins 53/54, I Davies 43/54, S Dorrell 38/54, P Garner 37
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Park's honours
GOLF: Visiting Wharton Park beat Little Lakes Ladies 3-2 in a Bewdley derby. Results (Wharton Park first): Sue Smart beat Pat Taylor 7 and 5, Hannah Willday bt Rose Parkes 7 and 5, Jenny Andrews by June Darley 6 and 4, Jane Sharpe lost to Carol Raybould
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Edwards' chance in triumph
VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury Mortimer Ladies won 3-1 at rock-bottom Kingsbury in the West Midlands League. The villagers gave valuable court experience to promising junior Laura Edwards and raced into a four-point lead through Louise Rochelle's serving. Cleobury
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Delay for Great Western title bid
DARTS: Great Western have an agonising one-week wait after they came within one dart of winning the Banks's Bewdley League against defending champions Red Lion. But Lion's 4-3 victory, which keeps their own hopes alive, means Western have to win a crucial
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Lombard hopes
GOLF: The sporting trip of a lifetime awaits Kidderminster's Nigel Middleton and Little Lakes professional Russell Adams if they can progress in The Lombard Trophy. An all expenses-paid luxury trip to San Lorenzo, Portugal, from September 5 until 9 awaits
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Snooks reach 100
SNOOKER: There is no stopping Snooks A at the top of Kidderminster Wednesday League as a 4-1 victory over St John's C saw them notch up a century of points. Other results: St Georges B 1, St Georges A 4; St Johns D 2, Wribbenhall A 3; Pockets A 0, Franche
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Bunker bother
GOLF: A new opening hole is testing members at Wyre Forest Golf Club with six new bunkers among the obstacles. Much of the project was down to a group of volunteers, led by Roger Metcalfe who was the first to christen the design by driving off. Wyre Forest
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Chance to be VIP at carnival
ORGANISERS of Stourport Carnival have launched their search for this year's queen, princess and rosebud. The three will be chosen at a ceremony at Stourport Yacht Club in Engine Lane on Sunday, May 11. But entry forms, which are available from Pete's
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Close at Cleobury
GOLF: All three divisions in the Men's April Stableford at Cleobury Mortimer were extremely close. Stableford Div One: Alistair Harris (on countback), Tom Pain 39, Ray Preston 40. Div Two: Ian Loftus (on countback), Jim Clifford 40, Graham Perks 37. Div
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Dave breaks Moorland best
DAVE James set a new three-hour record at Moorlands Farm Fishery on Saturday evening with a catch of 174lb 2oz from peg 9 on the Bank Pool. In second place was G Skerratt with 106lb 1oz, while H Ward caught 60lb 3oz in third. Wednesday, Meadow Pool: Tony
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Barmaid needed 11 stitches after pub brawl
A JUDGE has slammed pub bosses after a brawl left a barmaid badly injured. Julie Crump needed 11 stitches in a cut above her right eye following the fight at the Hare and Hounds, Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster. Glasses were hurled when a rowdy dispute
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SHATTERFORD LAKES
GORDON Jones, of Cleobury Mortimer, caught four trout with a bag weight of 24.5lb from the Masters Lake. Another angler used a damsel lure to catch four trout to 10.75lb. Last week, 13 anglers caught 35 trout between them with an average weight of 5.5lb
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WREN'S NEST AC
ON the pools: M Carey 12-12, A Andrews 6-7, M Gwinneth 6-1. The next match is on the pools on April 27, draw 8am.
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TOMKINSONS AC
A CONTEST will be held on Sunday on the BAA Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, bridges 26-27. The draw will be made at the venue at 8am.
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Three more for Bewdley's Grant
GRANT Gibbs hit a hat-trick for the second game in a row to help Bewdley Town go eight points clear at the top of West Midlands League Division One South with a 4-1 win at Lye Town Reserves. Gibbs' first goal came in the 12th minute when he prodded home
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OLD BEAR AC
A SENIORS contest is arranged for Sunday on the Canal, bridges 11-13. Those taking part should meet at The Watermill at 6am. This will be the first round of the Knockout and names of those wishing to fish should be entered on the list. Juniors' contests
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Lewis impresses
A DISAPPOINTING West Midlands League Division One South season was finished with a flourish by Wyre Forest Brintons who won 4-1 at Malvern Town Reserves. Their 11th league win was sparked by Lee Hughes' header on 15 minutes to put them in front though
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Stole for money to pay for drugs
A tenant at a Kidderminster block of flats found his landlord's skeleton keys and used them to steal from his neighbours, Worcester Crown Court heard. Mark Jones stole £750 worth of property from three tenants, including forcing their electricity meters
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WOLVERLEY AC
JUNIOR angler Luke Taylor caught a 4lb 2oz barbel. Camp House Pool: S Garrington 22-12, C Harpur 21-4, R Hughes (visitor) 20-2. The next meeting is on Thursday, May 8.
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Leominster's hopes gone for a Burton
RICHARD Burton's extra-time winner was a fitting reward to a pulsating match as Chaddesley Corbett won 4-3 at Leominster Town in the West Midlands League Division One South Cup. The victory, clinched after Chaddesley were pegged back three times, set
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Tax dodgers hit in clampdown
A CAMPAIGN to catch vehicle tax dodgers has been a major success and helped to catch a host of other offenders. Almost 200 vehicles were wheelclamped by the DVLA during March after West Mercia Police manned road checkpoints in an attempt to crack down
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WAGGON AND HORSES
SOLHAMPTON: D Fearnall 20-0, A Billingham 16-4, B Edwards 16-0.
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Source of hope for the future
AS a member of Kidderminster Civic Society, which is now 10 years old, I would like to point out that the society acts as a focus for those of us who care about the appearance and development of the town. Many, like myself, have been brought to despair
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Three options on benefits delivery
I WISH to clarify part of your article last week about the closure of Aggborough Post Office in Kidderminster There is no such thing as the "Government policy to start paying benefits and pensions directly into bank accounts". Instead pensioners and other
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Starring roles
BOTH Prawn Stars sides won their matches in the Kidderminster Six-a-side League. The first team beat Sevens 7-1 and their reserves defeated All Stars 3-2. Other results: Harriers Utd 3, Steve Bull Followers 0; FC Golden Balls 3, FC Magic 4; Loom &
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CCTV is helping to beat crime
I REFER to Dave Culliford of Weston-super-Mare's letter to the Shuttle/Times and News (April 10). Socially and economically, times have changed since Mr Culliford lived in the Wyre Forest area. CCTV systems are now put in place to deter and also to detect
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Still unanswered questions about day my brother died
IN the wake of the inquest that recorded verdicts of accidental death for the victims of the M25 coach crash, one of the family firm's members said she was still haunted by "if onlys" surrounding the tragedy. Pam Spring, who ran WR Spring with her brother
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Road to ruin
HAVE the council gone road mad? Linden Avenue's entrance off Chester Road North in Kidderminster has been narrowed to make way for road calming. There is hardly enough room for two cars to pass at the entrance. Next take a good look at Washington Street
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Grieving family urge use of belts
TONY Sloane has spoken of the deep sorrow he feels for all the passengers on the Spring's coach his brother Chris was driving. He also wishes to thank all those who have been so kind to the family. Most of all, however, he wanted to impress on people
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Repeat of a penny-farthing ride after 20 years!
A BREDONS Norton man is planning to repeat a sponsored bike ride on a penny-farthing, a feat he last completed almost 20 years ago. Will Langdon, aged 60, will be riding the same authentic cycle he used the last time he completed the fundraiser. He will
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Voters opt for the postal way
ALMOST 7,000 district residents will be voting by post in the May elections. Voters who have opted for a postal ballot should be receiving their papers within the next few days. Included is a special 'one-piece' mailer residents use to return their votes
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Foxes trapped in storm drains
A WAYWARD fox cub trapped in a storm drain mobilised firefighters to the rescue. The cub was spotted at Arrow Lane, North Littleton and an RSPCA inspector called the fire brigade. Leading firefighter John Wood said: "When we go there, the fox cub was
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Marathon men rise to challenge
RUNNERS from across the Vale did the region proud when they took part in this year's London Marathon on Sunday and raised thousands of pounds between them for charity. Among those participating were Dan Etheridge, a 25-year-old from Offenham, who completed
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Free post for Gulf families
ANYONE in the Vale with relatives or friends serving in the Gulf will - from today - be able to use a free postal service. Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram announced the launch of the service. He said; "With the generous support of the Royal Mail Group
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Tasty treat served up for bosses
A TASTY starter was served up to Worcestershire's food and drink industry at the launch of the county council's Tastes of Worcestershire 2003 competition on Monday. More than 100 people signed up, representing hotels, B&Bs, pubs and restaurants from
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Shock finale for Cleobury
FOURTH-placed Cleobury Mortimer's North Midlands One season slipped away with a 27-13 home defeat to mid-table Upton. An almost full squad was determined to finish with a win but Upton, bidding to put a disappointing campaign behind them, arrived with
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Double victory for Stourport
STOURPORT may be facing relegation from North Midlands One but they finished their campaign on a high note on Saturday. The town side finished the season second from bottom, one point behind Redditch, after a 32-14 victory over win-less Five Ways Old
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County debuts for pace aces
NEWCOMERS Nantie Hayward and Mark Harrity will make their debuts for Worcestershire when they open their Frizzell County Championship division two match against Hampshire at New Road tomorrow. The pace pair were snapped up during the close-season along
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Henry's repeat treble success
PRINCE Henry's High School swept all before them to will all three titles at the Worcester and District Rugby finals. The Evesham youngsters repeated the clean sweep they last achieved in 1998 when lifting the Under-14, Under-15 and Under-16 cups. For
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Membership set to reach record levels
WORCESTERSHIRE go into the new season with interest in membership at record levels. Membership revenue is 14 per cent up on the same time last year with the number of members closing in on the 4,000 mark. County chief executive Mark Newton said: "This
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Ambassadors have a ball as they move up
WITH their nearest rivals still to play each other, Ambassador made sure of promotion to Division One of the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League with an emphatic win over Lower Moor Utd. They scored seven without reply with the goals coming from Miles
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Holders beaten in cup opener
DEFENDING champions Worcestershire and Herefordshire suffered a 22-10 defeat at the hands of Greater Birmingham in the opening match of the RLF North Midlands Championship at Droitwich last night. The champions were badly depleted by injuries and they
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Fowler robs promotion hopefuls
Earlswood Town 2, Littleton 1 LITTLETON'S promotion push suffered a setback at Earlswood. With leaders Barnt Green virtually certain to win the league, Littleton and Droitwich are fighting for second place and automatic elevation into Division One. They
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Rip-roaring Red Marley poised for speed-fest
RED Marley roars back into action over the Bank Holiday weekend with hundreds of classic bikes being pushed to their limits at the Great Witley hill climb. Speed and thrills will be very much the order of the day as bikes tear up a formidable quarter
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Exciting field to kick off season
Worcestershire Grass-track Club hold their first event of the season on Sunday - 'The Three Pears Flyer'. The meeting is again at Offerton Farm, Hindlip near Worcester and starts at 1pm with practice beginning at 11am. Prices are £5 for adults with concessions
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17/4/03 - Ladies too hot for leaders
THE Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League had an excellent end to the County Cup season by beating leaders Worcester Friendly League. The ladies floored 474 thanks to S Oxenham 53 (15 spare) and R Callaghan 47 (12 spare) against the Friendly League's
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ASTLEY WI
Chris Hodgkinson attended the annual council meeting on behalf of members. Graham Walton gave a talk about life with his sextuplet daughters. At the April 2 meeting, Terry Bullingham spoke about his experiences in the Falklands, and his time at St Dunstan's
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BEWDLEY MOUNTAINEERING CLUB
A meeting was held at the Cwm Eigiau Hut, in the Carneddau mountains of north Wales, where members ascended Carnedd Llewellyn. This was followed by a meeting at Little Langdale, in the Lake District, ascents being made of Scafell Pike and Wetherlam. The
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Businessmen in the 'frame' to take title
TWO Broadway picture framers should be told if they have won a national pictures framing competition next month after reaching the final of a national framing competition. Richard Christie, who runs the Art'Giano shop in High Street, has been named as
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KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT SOROPTIMISTS
The annual meeting was held at the Briars Hotel, Kidderminster, when members were reminded of the club's activities during the past year. These included social and fund-raising events which enabled donations to be made to national and international projects
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KIDDERMINSTER AND FRANCHE FLORAL ART CLUB
Katherine Kear, from Droitwich, gave a demonstration entitled Alphapetal at the April meeting. The title of each design began with A, starting with a woodland scene called Amulet in which driftwood was used, with arum leaves, cones, orchids, pussywillows
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FRANCHE LADIES
On Wednesday, May 14, at Franche church hall, a representative from Wyre Forest Homestart will give a talk. Non-members will be welcome at the meeting, which will begin at 8pm. For further information telephone Christine Matthews on 01562 66512.
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STOURPORT CIVIC SOCIETY -
A coffee morning will be held at the Social Day Centre, New Street, Stourport, on Saturday from 10am until noon. Members and non-members will be welcome. The annual meeting will be on Thursday, April 24 at 7.30pm at the same venue. After business matters
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September 12, 2002
DURING the summer recess I have had a week in mid-Wales and a week in Suffolk with my family. The highlight for me was superb bird watching. In Wales, two red kites resting disconsolately in misty rain and lazily gliding from one fence post to the next
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The 'Stones' rolling in
THE Counterfeit Stones bring their 'Naughty Licks' tour to Huntingdon Hall on Wednesday April 23. The Rolling Stones tribute group present a hilarious 'mockumentary' about their idols colourful history from 1963-1981. Events, both real and imaginary,
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August 25, 2002
THE House rose for the summer recess yesterday so it is appropriate to reflect on the past year. It has become obvious that a Government with a huge majority cannot be forced easily to alter course. However, it did change its mind in the NHS Reform Bill
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July 18, 2002
THE Private Finance Initiative (PFI) has suffered further criticism in the national press and by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee. Sadly - to me - the warnings about PFI in the Parliamentary Health Select Committee Report were overshadowed
