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24/4/03 Stand to be named after fan?
A KIDDERMINSTER Harriers fan could become famous across the district in an unusual fund-raising scheme by the Division Three club. Harriers are naming their new 2,040-seater stand, which should be taking shape by the last home game against Bristol Rovers
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24/4/03 Harriers' Melligan woe
THREE players are unlikely to figure again in Kidderminster Harriers' season unless they sneak into the play-offs. On-loan midfielder John Melligan, scorer of 11 goals, has been ill and went for tests on suspected appendicitis. Defender Adie Smith aggravated
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Boots made for walking
A HINT of chocolate, swig of Lucozade and a dose of cod liver oil is the unusual recipe powering a galloping granny in her 12-mile trek for charity. Sprightly 75-year-old Patricia Fenton has hiking boots at the ready to hit the trail from Little Malvern
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Charged with the murder of Evesham 21-year-old
A 23-year-old man was due to appear at the Old Bailey today after being charged with the murder of an Evesham man found lying in a pool of blood in Harrow. Patrick Fitzharris, aged 21, of Twin Oaks, Cleeve Prior, was repeatedly stabbed on a grassy area
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Our legal battle to help the boys
FUTURE adoptive parents will be spared the adoption nightmare a Worcester couple have faced if they are successful in their legal bid. Dr Andrew and Helen Hale are at the crossroads of their legal battle to get Worcestershire County Council's Social Services
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Lampitt visits
A KIDDERMINSTER and District Cricket Umpires Association meeting is at Kidderminster Harriers Social Club on Tuesday from 7.30pm. The evening will include a talk by former county star Stuart Lampitt. Umpires are urgently required for Wednesday and Sunday
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River death man 'often spoke of suicide'
A MAN found dead in the River Severn in Worcester had a history of depression, an inquest heard. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round told an inquest yesterday that the body of Kevin Stevens was identified by his tattoos after being pulled out of the water
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'Rose raiders are a thorn in our side'
A CHURCH warden has slammed thieves who have twice stolen rose trees she planted in memory of her mother. Jean Smallwood says was left "appalled" when she heard that thieves had struck for a second time at St John the Baptist Church, in Claines, on Saturday
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The streets will be alive as entertainers meet for three-day extravaganza
CITY streets will come alive with entertainers and showmen during Hereford's May Fair. The three-day extravaganza will see thousands flock to the city to enjoy thrilling rides, side-shows, traditional food stalls, ancient ceremonies and the festival atmosphere
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Shreds of evidence at Evening News exhibit
YOUR Evening News has been shredded in the name of art at a London exhibition. The special September 11 2001 edition of the Evening News became part of the exhibition, called Paper Anniversary by Amy Sharrocks at the Spitz Gallery. "The installation has
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Car thieves steal keys from houses
CAR owners are being warned to keep their vehicles in garages, if possible, and keys well out of sight after recent thefts. Two burglaries in the Wychavon area in the last week saw car keys taken and then vehicles stolen from the drive or garage. And
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Beret good! Richard is named best new recruit
THE title of best new recruit among future Army signallers has been given to a Worcester soldier. Signaller Richard Ford, of St John's, won the silver tankard and certificate at the Army Training Centre in Lichfield. He was named overall best recruit
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n DODFORD: 'A magical place' Unknown gem tops history list
HISTORY guru Simon Schama has named a cottage in a little-known Worcestershire village among British history's ten most magical places. The lecturer and author, who is accredited with taking history to a wider audience with his factual TV series A History
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Expansion of CitizenCards
A PROOF of age card scheme is being expanded onto the internet to protect children from being targeted by adults. The CitizenCard scheme run by Worcestershire County Council's Trading Standards will also prevent them from accessing unsuitable sites. From
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Cirencester Town 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 0
Saturday, April 12, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers' slim Dr Martens Western promotion hopes were virtually extinguished with a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Cirencester Town. Weston-Super-Mare, 12 points ahead of fifth place Rovers in the Dr Martens Western, now
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Farmers warned over dipping pollution dangers
FARMERS dipping or showering their sheep in Worcestershire this spring are being reminded by the Environment Agency to take particular care not to pollute rivers, streams and groundwater. The agency has worked with sheep dip producers and farmers to reduce
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Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Mangotsfield United 1
Saturday, April 5, 2003 LES Palmer turned from goalscorer to goalkeeper as Bromsgrove Rovers gained a hard fought narrow victory over Mangotsfield United. Palmer, employed as a substitute last Saturday, got an unexpected call-up on 21 minutes when, with
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Everything in the garden's rosy for Bella
A PENSIONER who has worked tirelessly to bring a communal garden up to scratch has had her dream come true with the promise of new garden furniture. Bella McGreavy has dedicated herself to the gardens at Cherwell Close Sheltered Accommodation for the
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Bedworth United 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 1
Saturday, March 8, 2003 A ONE minute silence was impeccably observed by both sets of fans in memory of Ashley Read as Bromsgrove Rovers returned to league action at Bedworth United. Rovers, who had not played since the tragic death of the 19-year-old,
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Gresley Rovers 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 0
Saturday, February 15, 2003 AN out of sorts Bromsgrove Rovers made it just one point from 12 as they lost 2-0 at Gresley Rovers last Saturday and with it marked 345 minutes of football without a goal. The Greens made three changes from the side beaten
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Arts centre hope for town hall
A LAST-ditch attempt to secure an arts complex for Wyre Forest residents could see Kidderminster Town Hall become the theatrical centre of the district. Wyre Forest District Council has called in a team of architects to look at how the listed building
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Taunton Town 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 3
Saturday, November 16, 2002 AREAS of Taunton are named after one of England's finest poets - William Wordsworth. So it was fitting that Bromsgrove Rovers should choose Wordsworth Drive to perform like poetry in motion to defeat one of the Dr Martens Western's
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Village bid for CCTV
POLICE presence in Arley looks set to be stepped up - and the question of CCTV is also on the agenda. The village can expect to see its new beat manager PC Rosie Wood more often thanks to a rethink on how the new North Worcestershire Police division works
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'Special' is top man
A PART-TIME policeman who was hailed a hero after getting people to safety when a fuel tanker began spewing out a dangerous liquid has been honoured. Dave Taylor, one of West Mercia Police's special constables, was off-duty when he saw the lorry rupture
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Evesham
CIVIC SOCIETY: In his report to the 31st AGM, chairman, Brian Barry hailed the improvements which have been carried out in the town during the past few years and are still ongoing. The Market Square, Bridge Street, Waterside and Abbey Park are just some
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Harvington
VILLAGE HALL: The management committee recently held its annual meeting with most members present. There were apologies for absence from the chairman David Clarke-Sykes who was ill. In his absence the meeting was run by secretary John Langley. He paid
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Defra orchard plan begins to bear fruit
THE Blossom Trail through the Vale of Evesham celebrates one of the most famous and traditional sights of Worcestershire - plum orchards and the glory of the blossom. Over the past couple of decades, many orchards have been grubbed out for economic reasons
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Political battle fought against backdrop of major challenges
MALVERN Hills District Council will again be at the centre an intense political battle on election day. The capture of control of the authority by the Conservatives was one of the highlights for party in the region in 2000, but it will again face a strong
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Seat by seat guide
Alfrick and Leigh Five candidates, two seats n Wiz Clift has represented the Temeside ward, where she has lived all her life, on the council for six years. An independent candidate, she sees combating rural deprivation as a high priority. n Father-of-two
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Are we failing frail and elderly?
THE tragedy of pensioner Joseph Elvin is a sharp reminder that, no matter how sophisticated and resourceful we might believe modern life is, sadly it often isn't sophisticated and resourceful enough. He was living in squalor and suffering asthma when
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Comic Bobby takes time out for visit to Broadway
TV funny man Bobby Davro is to appear at the Lifford Hall in Broadway next Wednesday. The Village Entertainment Group (VEG) hope his outrageous show entitled Not in Front of the Children will raise loads of cash towards the Lifford Hall's loan fund. Bobby
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Feel the Force of new ballets
A CHANCE to see an "exceptional" programme from English National Ballet designed to showcase some of the best classical dancers in the world is marking a milestone for Malvern. The ballet is coming to town tomorrow and Saturday to mark the fifth anniversary
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23/4/03 - Crunch time for academy hopefuls
WORCESTER City's academy side will come under the spotlight in the coming weeks when second year players will find out if they've earned a contract with the first team squad for next season. Having ploughed considerable time and no little money into the
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A magic children's show
WHEN bedtime stories start to pour from the walls, fall from the ceiling and erupt from the floor, do you know what to do? - Join in! When Jed's toys come to life as well, he can enjoy lying in bed and watching the spectacular show unfold before his very
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Bright bowls from Vicki
BOWLING: Sun-loving Stourport woman Vicki Evans picked up five trophies in a tremendous season of bowling at Tenerife Winter Gardens. After only five years of experience in the sport, Evans has taken the venue by storm with league and cup triumphs. She
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Hilly heaven for quick Tony
TONY Richardson was the fastest host member at Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club's second open event of the season, a 26-mile hilly time trial on Clee Hill and Clows Top. The race began in sunny conditions on Friday with light winds to help the 53 riders.
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Play for free
PERSHORE Tennis Cub is opening its doors for free on Sunday. 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 invited to
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Big weekend for juniors
HOCKEY: National glory beckons for Stourport's U-15s who stage their English club cup semi-final on Saturday from 1.30pm. They take on Eastcote, from Surrey, and admission is free for spectators. If Stourport are successful, they will travel to Old Loughtonians
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Sun blotted out by crazy Horses
DARTS: Bottom-half side Waggon and Horses B will take on Red Lion in the Banks's Bewdley League Team Knockout final after destroying holders Rising Sun 6-1. Waggon took control after John Connolly won the opening game for Sun with Craig Hopkins beating
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Rampant Rooks
CHESS: Kidderminster's excellent season continued as the Rooks won 4-0 at Headless Cross Youth in Worcester and District League Division Two. With only St James Longbridge to play on May 15, Terry Pountney's side need a draw to take the title. Individual
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BCC are hounded
TRIVIA: Hare and Hounds won the Kidderminster Trivia Cup, edging a tense final against Red Man BCC after the scores were tied at 55-55 going into the last round. The unbeaten team also had a struggle in their semi against Eagle's Nest with what appeared
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Riverside walk plan
A NEW walkway to Stourport's riverside is set to be built to boost tourism in the town. The £2,000 town council scheme involves laying a path from Coopers Lane to the river through the site of the former public toilets and landscaping the area. The conveniences
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ADIE SMITH - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 11/8/73. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 6.
Another Mr Versatile, long-serving Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith's performances in non-league earned him three caps for the England semi-professional team as well as a Nationwide Conference
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SCOTT STAMPS - Left-back, left midfield. 20/3/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 3.
Stamps started with Torquay United despite being brought up in Birmingham and his obvious talent earned him a £10,000 move to Colchester United in 1997. The left-footer moved to Harriers on a free in September 1999 after playing in the Second Division
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DION SCOTT - Centre-back. 24/12/80. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 25.
Scott joined Harriers on a non-contract basis in late January and made a solid Football League full debut against Bournemouth in defence. The former Walsall player has not had much luck this season with a shoulder injury meaning he made no appearances
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DEAN BENNETT - Midfield 13/12/77. 6ft. Squad number 7.
Bennett was a then club record buy of £30,000 from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in January 1999 and proved a goal-scoring menace to Conference opponents in the title-winning season. The ex-England semi-professional international signed a two-year deal at
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SEAN FLYNN - Midfield. 13/3/68. 5ft 8ins. Squad number 21.
Vastly-experienced Flynn took over the captaincy in Mark Blake's absence after putting pen to paper on a year's deal before the first league game with Lincoln. The influential central or right-sided midfielder is known for his tough tackling and will
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JOHN MELLIGAN - Midfielder. 11/2/82. 5ft 9ins. Squad number 24.
Signed on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers for the season, the creative Dublin-born playmaker has made a good impression and extended his deal for a second month. Restricted to reserve appearances at the Division One club, his manager Dave Jones wanted
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IAN FOSTER - Forward, wide midfield. 11/11/76. 5ft 7ins. Squad number 10.
Pacy Foster was top scorer during the Conference-winning season and appears to have overcome the injury problems that have plagued him as a professional over the years. An England schoolboy and later semi-pro international, he was released by Liverpool
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DREWE BROUGHTON - Forward. 25/10/78. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 9.
Tall target-man who made an immediate impact with his aggression, spirit and goal-scoring on being signed for £50,000 from Peterborough in January 2001. Despite his disciplinary problems, Broughton is a first choice when fit and wins a lot of aerial challenges
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Areley Kings NIGEL THOMAS (Health Concern)
I am happy to stand at this election, for Areley Kings and Dr Richard Taylor's hospital campaign. It is time we had a fresh, independent, voice for Areley Kings, to get away from sterile party politics in local government. We should make all decisions
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Jubilant Jason bags 138lb at Moorlands
JASON Neath made the biggest catch of the week at Moorlands Farm Fishery with a huge 138lb 13oz taken from peg 22 on the Bank Pool. Second place in the match on Saturday went to Darren Clewley with 128-5. In the three-hour evening match on the same day
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BO HENRIKSEN - Forward. 7/2/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 12.
A player with an impressive reputation in homeland Denmark, Henriksen signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Aggborough in February 2002. The flamboyant striker, who impressed in an initial three-month loan spell with an immaculate first touch, signed from
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Blakedown TREVOR BENNETT (Labour)
Trevor Bennett is 52, and married with two grown-up children. He has been involved in local politics for many years and is a firm believer in the rights of the ordinary man and woman in the street. As a union representative, Trevor is used to taking up
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SHATTERFORD LAKES
THIRTEEN anglers caught 42 trout between them on the Masters trout lake with an average weight of 6lb. The best flies were viva and buzzers though a Birmingham angler used a black fritz for a 6lb brown trout and a 4lb 10oz rainbow on his first day's fishing
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Blakedown PAULINE HAYWARD (Conservative)
I have lived locally all my life and served as ward councillor for 21 years. I have considerable knowledge of Blakedown, Churchill and Broome and surrounding areas. The attractive green belt we live in must be protected but I recognise that some development
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TOMKINSONS AC
CANAL contest, bridges 26-27: Chris Gale 2-9, Paul Pearsall 2-1, Gary Owen 2-0, Steve Oakes 1-12. The next contest will be on Sunday, May 11, at Cookley Canal.
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WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC
A CONTEST will be held on Sunday at Furnace Mill (Mucky Meadow). Anglers are asked to meet at the venue at 7am.
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Pensioner, 75, attacked for £10
A PENSIONER has vowed not to change his lifestyle after he was attacked and robbed while walking home in a quiet cul-de-sac. The 75-year-old, who wishes to remain anonymous, was hit on the head with what he believes was a cosh or truncheon and pinned
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OLD BEAR AC
SENIORS Canal: J Oakes 1-6, G Birch 1-5, E Rowe and M Rowe 1-4. A seniors contest will be held on Sunday on the Stackpool, draw at 7.30am. A juniors contest is on Saturday, draw 9am, and those taking part are asked to meet at the back of the football
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REGENT AC
A CONTEST is due for Sunday on the Willow Pool at Furnace Mill. The draw will be made at 8am. It will include a maximum of 16 pegs and none will be available on the day so to book call 01299 822320.
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Stepping up war on 'hate crime'
HOMOPHOBIA and racism are high on the agenda for police who have created a "hate crime" unit to deal with abuse. The department has been set up by North Worcestershire Police and is headed by Det Insp Adrian Todd, who said effort needs to be taken to
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Cookley CHRIS NICHOLLS (Labour)
Chris has had the privilege of representing Cookley on the district council for the past 12 years. Chris, who lives in the village, is chairman of governors at Cookley School. He is involved in many local organisations, including the patients participation
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Prioritising is understandable
I THOUGHT that the criticism of police Inspector Jim Baker meted out by Bewdley town councillors Paul and Carol Gittins (Shuttle/Times & News Letters, April 17) was way off the mark. It seems there is no way of pleasing some people as far as the actions
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Film centre?
I AM writing with regard to the cinema controversy. I wonder why films cannot be shown at The Glades Arena, as it has nearly 1,000 forward-facing seats. Surely, with a bit of ingenuity it could become multi-functional. It is not exactly fully booked week-in-week-out
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Franche LEONARD BARTON (Health Concern)
Retired after 23 years in the Army and 11 in the NHS, I have lived in Ferndale for 26 years. For the last four, I have been privileged to serve as an Independent Kidderminster Hospital and Health Concern councillor. In asking for your continued support
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Form party with bulldozer logo
I AM a citizen of Kidderminster, but not a member of the civic society. I have followed the "new cinema versus conserved Piano Building" saga with interest. Now that the initial salvos are behind us it is time to reflect. The civic society's view as to
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Magic Mango clean up
ROB Nash scored a great solo winner as Mango United collected the Cleobury Mortimer Five-a-side Spring Cup with a 1-0 win over KFC. Mango had beaten Vic Colts 4-2 in the semi-finals, while KFC defeated eventual bronze medallists Stanton on penalties.
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Vale's homeless being let down
HOMELESS, vulnerable people and first time house buyers are being let down by Wychavon District Council, according to a Government Audit Commission's draft report. In the report, inspectors gave the housing department scores ranging from one to four,
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Route 45 offers best of cycling
THE letter from John Robinson (Shuttle/Times & News, April 10) gives me the chance to proudly tell your readers about one of the best cycle routes in the country which is coming through the Wyre Forest. Route 45 has the support of English Nature as
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Football fixtures
SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE Hull City v KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS DR MARTENS WESTERN DIVISION STOURPORT SWIFTS v Mangotsfield United WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH Blackheath Town v BEWDLEY TOWN (2.45pm)
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Greenhill GEOFF MORGAN (Labour)
Geoff has lived in Kidderminster for 30 years. He has worked on the Greenhill Industrial Estate for 10 years. He is managing director of a small engineering company, which is based here in Kidderminster. The company specialises in air pollution, environmental
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Council leader to discuss hospital's future with health chiefs
THE leader of Wychavon District Council Malcolm Meikle has set up a meeting with the Strategic Health Authority for next Monday to discuss hospital provision in Pershore. He will be accompanied by Councillor Liz Eyre, of Broadway, cabinet spokesman for
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Credit to workers
ABOUT 1,000 people attended the April 10 celebrations in Broadwaters Park to mark the revitalisation of Broadwaters Mill in Kidderminster. The night was certainly enjoyed by everyone there and thanks are due to many people, but the residents of Broadwaters
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Charity effort is no push-over
TWO prison officers from Long Lartin are attempting a world-record car push at the end of next month. The current record of 33.7 miles is held by two Texans but Brian Davies, aged 40, and Jez Mole, aged 38, reckon they can better that in a 24-hour period
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Park path delight
THE Stourport Town Council budget news announces that £1,400 will be spent on improving safety surfaces on the Memorial Park. What joyful news. Does that mean that after over 50 years The Ridgeway entrance to the park will have a real pathway, instead
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Children warned over nails and glass in field
CHILDREN using playing fields in a Vale village are in danger of injury from hazards including rusty nails, spikes and glass, according to a civil engineering expert. Kelvin Hughes has called for action to clear Littleton Recreation Ground of the debris
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Residents near burial pits reassured over water
VILLAGERS living near the foot and mouth burial pit site at Throckmorton have been reassured that water supplies will not be contaminated following a scare at another site in the county. Five buried trucks containing animal carcasses are being dug up
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Man on murder charge
A 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a Cleeve Prior man who was found bleeding from stab wounds in Harrow. Patrick Fitzharris, aged 21, of Twin Oaks, was found seriously injured on a grassy area in Austen Road, Rayners Lane, Harrow, and
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Hundreds join the Walk of Witness
THE Churches Together in Evesham and District Walk of Witness in the town on Good Friday was well supported. "We had a good turnout of people from nearly every church in the district," said Betty Gould, of Churches Together in Evesham and District. The
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Habberley and Blakebrook JOHN CLARKE (Health Concern)
I am pleased to offer my services to electors in our ward, while totally supporting Dr Richard Taylor's effective stand supporting hospital services. My wife and I have lived in Kidderminster for 15 years since coming from Birmingham, where I finally
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Hotel to create 50 new jobs in Vale
FIFTY jobs are set to be created in Evesham in a £2.7million restaurant and hotel development. Prospective employees are being invited to attend a recruitment day at Evesham Jobcentre next Wednesday. The posts are being created by Brewers Fayre at Twyford
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Watchdogs in holiday action
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's Trading Standards Service is joining a national campaign to draw attention to unscrupulous holiday clubs that deliberately deceive consumers and pressurise them into membership. The campaign by the Office of Fair Trading
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Habberley and Blakebrook LYNN HYDE (Labour)
Lynn Hyde served as councillor for Habberley and Blakebrook for eight years. She has a vast experience of council work and has dealt with hundreds of problems for people over the years. Lynn was always available and easy to contact and promises that the
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Website into Vale's past to be extended
A WEBSITE giving internet surfers a glimpse into Evesham's past has had so many hits that the project is to be extended. The town's residents have been encouraged to submit their memories and pictures of Evesham to the website www.ngfl.gov.uk/localhistory
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Lickhill DON GILES (Labour)
Don is currently serving with distinction as Mayor of Stourport, and is coming towards the end of a four-year term as a town councillor. He lives in the ward he seeks to represent at district level, in Malham Road, Burlish Park. Don worked at Kidderminster
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Lickhill DAVID LITTLE (Conservative)
I am a former Wyre Forest district councillor and have had the privilege of being Mayor of Stourport. I have lived and worked in the town for 44 years and am proud to be selected again as a candidate for the forthcoming district and town council elections
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Mitton MIKE FREEMAN (Conservative)
As a resident of Stourport and a businessman running a garage in Mill Lane, I have been a town councillor for many years and have thoroughly enjoyed my responsibilities and the opportunity to improve the daily lives of the local people and also the environment
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Mitton PAT RIMELL (Health Concern)
I have served as Mitton's district councillor for four years. A health worker for over 20 years, a mother and grandmother, my concerns are your concerns. My most recent work has been as council vice-chairman, planning and development control, chairing
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Mitton GARY WATSON (Labour)
Gary Watson lives in the ward he seeks to represent, at Lower Lickhill Road, with his wife and three-year-old son. He works at West Midland Safari Park. He has been an active worker for the Labour Party in recent years and is now ready to use his undoubted
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Late strike's a sickener
OLD favourite Phil Preedy was denied a dream comeback in Evesham colours when Stourport snatched a last-gasp leveller on Monday night. Preedy, who left Common Road for Ledbury earlier this season, marked his surprise return with the opening goal ten minutes
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Offmore KEITH BUDDEN (Labour)
I am married with two young children, live in the ward and work as a director of an environmental charity. I have many years of experience working with local government delivering community and environmental programmes. I know how to obtain Labour Government
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Evesham suffer cup final defeat
EVESHAM United lost 1-0 at home to Halesowen Town in the second leg of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup final last night for a 3-0 aggregate defeat. A 48th minute goal by Mark Danks put paid to any hopes United had of pulling back a two-goal deficit and
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Strugglers Shipston seal a place in final
SHIPSTON Excelsior put their Stratford Alliance struggles behind them when they reached the final of the Edwards of Stratford Knockout Cup. Goals from Ben Vincent and Chris French helped overcome Journal Premier Division rivals by the odd goal of three
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Spring on nature reserves
Recently, the weather has been superb for enjoying a springtime walk in the countryside, with the early spring flowers putting on some wonderful shows of dazzling colour. The wetlands of Spennells Valley, Hurcott Pool and Blake Marsh have had some truly
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Counties keep title hope alive
WORCESTERSHIRE and Herefordshire, the defending RLF Hart Gilmore North Midlands rugby champions, kept alive their hopes of reaching this season's final with a 30-22 win over Shropshire at Shrewsbury. The Combined Counties must now await the outcome of
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Offmore FRAN OBORSKI (Liberal)
Fran Oborski, Liberal councillor for Offmore and Comberton for the last 30 years, says: "Dr Richard Taylor is an excellent MP, but the Health Concern 'hangers-on' at the council are letting him down. "We oppose their plan for a massive post-election pay
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Berry back with a bang in stylish Evesham start
A COUPLE of former players made an instant impact on their return to Evesham ranks. Ex captain Stuart Berry hit a century in Sunday's easy success against Rushwick, while Ian Stowe's unbeaten 86 the previous day earned a seven-wicket victory at Colwall
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Oldington and Foley Park (2 seats) JAMES BROWN (Labour)
I began my working life as a clerical officer working in a job centre but left to join the RAF, flying Tornados as a navigator. I left the RAF three years ago and I am now settled and raising my family in Kidderm-inster. I am currently the deputy regional
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Oldington and Foley Park (2 seats) PAM DIXON (Liberal Democrat)
Pam Dixon has lived in Kidderminster for 19 years. She has two children and is married to Mike Dixon, who is a candidate in the forthcoming European elections. Pam's employment background is in accountancy and she is currently working in the healthcare
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Oldington and Foley Park (2 seats) BILL JONES (Conservative)
Bill is standing for the first time for election to Wyre Forest District Council. He runs a local joinery business employing 12 people. He has been actively involved with community issues, especially recognising the need for traffic calming improvements
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24/4/03 - Warriors in the groove
LADY Warriors were the week's top scorers in the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League. They floored 411 pins to beat Flinstones by 14 in Division One. Division One Kingpins 374 (1) (G Knowles, J Jones, C Band 35, D Hayes, B Smith 33), High Flyers
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Oldington and Foley Park (2 seats) MIKE PRICE (Liberal Democrat)
Mike Price is 51, and has lived in Wyre Forest all his adult life. He served on Stourport Town Council in the early 1980s and has also served on the governing bodies of several local schools. He has been a member of the Liberal Democrats for a number
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Aggborough and Spennells DOUGLAS GODWIN (Conservative)
As Conservative candidate for Aggborough and Spennells, I am in the fortunate position of having district council experience, having been a councillor for Malvern Hills for a number of years. As a qualified solicitor, I am deeply concerned about problems
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Sutton Park BILL BRADLEY (Labour)
Bill Bradley was born and bred in Kidderminster and, apart from time serving in the armed forces, he has always lived in Sutton Park. He knows and understands the area and is a well-known figure. Bill was educated locally, his children were educated locally
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Areley Kings JIM COOPER (Labour)
Jim was born and educated in Stourport. Also, much of his working life has been spent in the town. He lives in Abberley Avenue, Areley Kings. First elected to Stourport Urban District Council in 1972, Jim served until the re-organisation of local government
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Sutton Park JAMES DUDLEY (Conservative)
Over the past year I have got to know many of you and listened to your views. There is a lot of work to do. I believe that councillors should be both active and accessible all year round and not just at election time. I live in Sutton Park. I was born
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Sutton Park STAN RATCLIFF (Liberal Democrat)
Stan Ratcliff is the father of two daughters and is employed as a maintenance engineer. He has been a member of the Liberal Democrats for many years. Stan says: "On May 1 residents of Sutton Park will be able to vote for me as their respresentative on
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Wolverley NIGEL ADDISON (Conservative)
Nigel Addison is a well known local figure, having been born in Wolverley and spending most of his life in the area. He has served on many local committees and has a wealth of knowledge of the local area. During one of his periods away from the village
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Wolverley FRANK BAILLIE (Health Concern)
I have lived in Wyre Forest for 25 years and am one of the original seven Health Concern councillors, elected in 1999. I am also a Worcestershire county councillor and during the last four years have worked for the electors of Wyre Forest at both levels
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Wolverley JOHN WARDLE (Labour)
John Wardle has been involved in local government at many levels. As well as representing Wolverley as a parish councillor since 1949, being elected chairman on five separate occasions, he was chairman of Wyre Forest District Council in 1984 and 1991/
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ARLEY AND DISTRICT WI
Catherine Clarke took a variety of hats to the April meeting. The May 15 meeting will be devoted to discussing the three resolutions, followed by a bingo session. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month, and visitors are always welcome. For
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HARTLEBURY PARISH
There will be no election for Hartlebury Parish Council and members returned unopposed were: Tony Bishop, Caroline Boughton-Thomas, Tina Cresswell, Andy Cupper, Graham Howard, Jenny Jones, Patrick Kelly, Muriel Matthews, John Maughan, Donald Southall,
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WRIBBENHALL WI
The first meeting of this WI was held on March 13, 1928 at Spring Grove House, the home of Mrs Harcourt Webb. The group celebrated its 75th anniversary with a lunch at Little Lakes Golf Club, when county chairman Suzanne Owen, and group co-ordinator Margaret
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BEWDLEY AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Kim Hurst gave a slide show and talk on Herbs and Boraston Cottage Nursery at the recent meeting. It is hoped to book an outing to Mrs Hurst's private garden when she opens it to the public again. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 7, when Una
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Walk in the woods
WORK off those Easter eggs in a most enjoyable way on The Ragley Walk, starting at Ragley Hall entrance on Saturday by permission of the Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford. There is a ten-mile walk starting at 10.30am and six- and three-mile walks which
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Maddy sings the story of a king
ENGLISH folk star Maddy Prior is in the area next week as part of her spring tour and this time she is set to take her audience back in time for a glimpse into the life of a crusading king. Maddy Prior, MBE, has spent more than 30 years interpreting traditional
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Concert for Bard's birthday
THE Shakespeare Birthday Concert will this year take the form of a celebration of English music tomorrow with Stratford Chamber Choir, presented and narrated by Richard Baker. It will include works by Purcell, Holst, David Stoll and Vaughan Williams (
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WORCESTERSHIRE ME GROUP
All Worcestershire doctors now have a copy of Guidance on the Management of CFS/ME at surgeries. This action for ME publication was officially recommended by the Department of Health, to all GPs to assist them in the assessment and management of patients
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Benefits of maize silage
THE LG Maize Technical Manual published by Nickersons (UK) Ltd outlines the nutritional characteristics of maize silage, suggesting different ways it can be used within high input and low input dairy systems and on beef and sheep farms. "Forage maize
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Experts advise on camera plan
A CCTV expert was in Bewdley last week to look at how the crime-fighting system could benefit the town. Barry Goehler from DATpro, a firm which specialises in CCTV and the law, said cameras could be ideally placed at several locations in the town including
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Local interest at pro qualifier
THERE will be a sprinkling of local interest at Coventry Golf Club next Thursday at the Glenmuir Club Profes-sional Championship qualifier. Former European Tour player Jeremy Robinson will join Chipping Norton pair Neil Rowlands and Mark McGeehan, Mark
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Females in Mail move!
A QUARTET of lady members have helped Evesham reach the fourth round of The Mail on Sunday national competition. Bransford, Ombersley and Stoneleigh Deer Park have all been swept aside and the club now awaits its next opponents. Lila Bailey and Enid Walker
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World's best on course at Belfry for final event
THE 33rd Benson and Hedges International Open takes place at the De Vere Belfry from May 8 to 11. With an overall prize fund of £1.6m and the chance to be the last ever champion, the field boasts some of the world's leading golfers. British stars Colin
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Bidford
OUT AND ABOUT: The AGM of the Crawford Hall will take place on Monday, May 12, at 7.30pm. A gardener's question time will take place at Welford School Hall, Headlands Road, on Friday, May 9, at 7.30pm, tickets £5 including a glass of wine, tickets from
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From the archives 100 Years Ago April 25 1903
Not only has the fruit suffered from the unseasonable weather, but vegetable crops have been seriously damaged. Asparagus has been retarded at least three weeks, and the probability now is that it will come into the market with a rush, the season will
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Lenches stages popular fly fishing course
THE first of four Fly Fishing courses takes place at The Lenches Lake today and has already been fully booked. Courses will follow the Salmon and Trout Association syllabus and will be staffed by fully qualified and experienced instructors. Shimano (UK
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Charley is first for liver swap
THE mother of the first Kidderminster child to receive a liver transplant has told of a month-long ordeal which saw doctors race to save her daughter's life. Teresa Wright said she "still shakes" when talking about the sudden onset of Wilson's Disease
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24/4/03 - University game ends season
MALVERN RFC's season finishes this Sunday with a sponsor's day match against a University College, Worcester side. Director of rugby David Robins, whose company DIR International is hosting the event, said: "We have forged strong links over the last couple
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24/4/03 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, April 26 3rd XV v Stourport II (Home). Meet 2pm. Kick off 3pm. P Sharpe, B Williams, G McDonald, D Prosser, M Fry, E Edwards, P Hammond (Capt), J Evans, T Jones, A Sunter, B Ash, R Hyett, M Brannelly, R Broadbent, J Tovey, J P McCummiskey
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24/4//03 - Referee was simply out of his depth
I WAS delighted to hear the Rugby Football Union have decided to apologise for the referee's performance against Birmingham & Solihull. It really was unacceptable and it's nice to know that English rugby's governing body are not too proud to admit
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24/4/03 - Harriers arrange friendlies
PREMIERSHIP new boys Leicester City and relegated West Bromwich Albion will both visit Kidderminster Harriers for pre-season friendlies. Micky Adams' Leicester side will come to Aggborough on Monday, July 21 (7.45) while Albion, who could include former
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24/4/03 - RFU sorry for French farce
THE Rugby Football Union has apologised for letting Frenchman Eric Gauzins ruin Worcester's weekend win over Birmingham & Solihull. The French exchange referee slowed Saturday's National One clash down to a crawl with numerous penalties before sending
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Joy as Melissa sets off home
THE paint was barely dry on the walls of a newlywed couple's new home when their marital bliss was shattered by war in Iraq. Melissa and John Cox had been in their house on Ruskin Avenue, Kidderm-inster, just five days when the call came for Territorial
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Hospital parking
I HAVE just read about the parking fees for the new hospital in Worcester. I think it is disgusting that anyone has to pay a parking fee to visit a hospital. At Port Augusta, we have free parking anywhere in the city. Surely it is a healing benefit for
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Race relations body and the public purse
IN his recent letter (You Say, Wednesday, April 16) N Taylor has many of his facts wrong. It's only right that I correct them for the benefit of your readers. He refers to the Worcestershire Racial Equality Council as meddling in the affairs of democratic
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23/4/03 - Snape jolts City back into action
IT was mixed fortunes over the Bank Holiday weekend with victory against our bogey side Bath and an unlucky defeat at Hednesford. I had a feeling we would beat Bath and it was a better display with the players doing things that matter in the game such
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Key snatchers target Spa
DROITWICH drivers are being warned to take extra care of their car keys following two vehicle thefts. Police are investigating two robberies involving keys being snatched from inside a house and used to steal cars from the drive or garage. The first victim
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Manager in marathon effort
THE general manager at a Broadway hotel completed his first marathon in London. David Field, of the Dormy House Hotel, completed the London Marathon in four hours and 20 minutes after six months of hard training. He had never taken part in a running event
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About with an artist
ARTISTS Walks continue at Compton Verney, near Stratford, on Saturday. Jaqueline Donachie is taking the lead and reflecting on the concerns and interests of Compton Verney's former landlord, Greville Verney. Contact John Leslie 01926 645540.
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Painting in watercolours
FLOWER painting in loose watercolours by Christine Adams will be on show by Tewkesbury Art Society from 10.30am to 1.30pm in Tewkesbury Methodist Church on Tuesday.
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A smashing Easter gift
SPORTING folk from the Spa have made generous donations to ensure people with learning disabilities have an 'egg-cellent' Easter. Kingfields Day Centre, in Ledwych Road, hosted a spring fair last Wednesday and Droitwich Sports and Leisure Centre staff
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Life of the Egyptians
HEAR all about the Ancient Egyptians and Egyptian Art from 11am-2pm on Saturday at Tewkesbury Museum, Barton Street.
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Fighting his own corner
A VETERAN Royal Marine who fought to survive the harsh realities of World War II is now facing a fresh battle. Droitwich Spa Pensioner William Sparkes doesn't need reminding of the physical and emotional exertion soldiers face in conflict. His own endurances
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The beautiful game has become a super stimulant pastime
TO its hordes of devoted fans, Championship Manager is not just a matter of life and death - it's far more important than that. Former Liverpool manager Bill Shankley's famous description of football only hints at the appeal of the hyper-addictive football
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Should the Piano Building make way for a cinema? Have your say
THE Shuttle/Times and News today gives YOU the chance to help decide whether it's "lights, camera, action" or "cut" for a Kidderminster cinema. Our make-or-break referendum asks whether the people of Wyre Forest would rather have the Piano Building -
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Artist's work goes under hammer
A PAINTING by a Wyre Forest artist is expected to fetch £700 when it goes under the hammer on Wednesday. "The Little River" - an oil-on-canvas piece by Kidderminster Art Society president Robin Jennings - will be auctioned along with more than 100 oil
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Top marks for fund-raising shop workers
KIND-HEARTED fund-raisers at a high street store have clubbed together to help raise money towards building a hospice for sick children from Wyre Forest. Staff at Kidderminster's Marks & Spencer have spent two years raising money towards the building
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Youngsters go on parade
SCOUTS and guides from the district will parade through the streets on Sunday in celebration of St George's Day. Marching bands will lead the way as scores of youngsters wind through Kidderminster from the Scouts and Guides HQ in New Road for the annual
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Kim gears up for Bard's run
CHARITY runner Kim Austin is stepping up a gear to take part in her first marathon and is on track to raise more than £300 for breast cancer research. The 24-year-old from Kidderminster is busy training for the Shakespeare Marathon in Stratford on Sunday
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Curtain up on new-look home
A HOME makeover winner has been "overwhelmed" by the re-vamp carried out at her Kidderminster house. Widow Sue McGreevy scooped the top £2,000 prize in a raffle organised by Wyre Forest's Cancer Research UK committee and is now enjoying a new-look lounge
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24/4/03 - Mason on song as students struggle
WORCESTERSHIRE were well in control after the first day of their three-day friendly match against Oxford UCCE in The Parks. They bowled out the students for 231 in 86.5 overs in their first innings and were 37 without loss in reply off 11 overs at the
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Wild concert
ONE of the West Midlands' top tourist attractions is tuning up to celebrate its 30th birthday in June. West Midland Safari Park, in Bewdley, is hosting its first open air concert on Sunday June 8, featuring live music from the Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra
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Fountain bursts into life again
THE Perseus and Andromeda fountain at Witley Court was seen in its full glory again on Thursday as part of a £1 million restoration project for the water feature and surrounding gardens. One of the largest in Europe, the fountain rivals the Trevi in Rome
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Tribute to theatre fan with play
A THEATRE group is paying tribute to its biggest fan who died last year. The Once Removed Theatre Company will stage its annual visit to the Rose Theatre, Kidderminster, in memory of friend and supporter Pat Hayhurst. Mrs Hayhurst died of cancer and group
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George in the hot seat
GARY Robinson stood down as chairman at the annual meeting of Wychavon Sport (previously Wychavon Sports Council). The new chairman is George Fraser-Barker from Avon Valley Basketball Club, who wants to make Wychavon Sport a leading force within the community
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Invite to help celebrate Touring Club's birthday
TO CELEBRATE the 125th anniversary of the Cycle Touring Club, a couple of special events are planned for Sunday, May 4. The local CTC is organising introductory rides from Eve-sham and Pershore that will be led by experienced cyclists and offering a choice
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Helping the disabled to get online and in work
NEW computer equipment to help the disabled get online and into work has come to Worcestershire. Six centres in the county have benefited from new Government-funded "assistive technology" - technology which is easy to handle for people with sensory or
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Boost for village transport
RURAL communities near Stratford have been urged to learn more about the transport schemes Warwickshire County Council has to offer. Jan Humphrey, who has been appointed as the new local volunteer transport co-ordinator for the Rural Transport Partnership
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Don't abuse speed limit in Wyre Piddle
ONCE again I must plead with those who are doing 40mph and more through Wyre Piddle. I have warned you before but you take no notice. Abuse it and we all lose the right to use the road on the east side, then you will have to start out earlier to use the
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Cameras or humps are the only solution
IS it going to take a fatality or serious damage to property before something is done about the speeding problem in Charity Crescent, Evesham? I understand this has been debated in the past, the suggestion of speed bumps being dismissed as unfavourable
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Drug abuse needs all publicity it can get
I WONDER if you are aware of drugs seminars which are going on in various parts of Evesham. I attended one at Evesham Baptist Church and I was so concerned at the little I knew about this very important subject. This is a growing problem in the area and
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Thanks to Rotary for playgroup money
WE are writing to thank the Rotary Club of Chipping Campden for the generous donation they have given to the playgroup. The donation is to be used to develop the outside play area. It is required that the children should have the choice of spending up
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Bumper lottery raises £15,000 for hospices
THE Hospices' Lottery bumper 'March Madness' Draw on March 21 raised an amazing additional £15,796 which will benefit both St Richard's Hospice and the Acorns Children's Hospice Trust. On behalf of The Hospices' Lottery we would like to thank everyone
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Cookery display was a great success
MAY I through your paper express my sincere thanks on behalf of St Richard's Hospice to all the generous people who helped us raise the magnificent sum of £924 at our Cookery Demonstration and Luncheon on Wednesday, March 12 at the Lifford Hall in Broadway
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Make a real ale date with town mayor
TICKETS are still available for the Bewdley mayor's charity event on Saturday which will feature a taste of August's beer festival. "Gig and Glug" hits St George's Hall complete with real ales supplied by the beer festival's organisers and Bewdley band
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Delight for Denis
A GOOD field at Craycombe last Saturday contested the Lombard Trophy & Ducs Cup Qualifier medal. The winner of the Lombard Trophy qualifier was Denis Ridsdale with a creditable 71 in the tricky conditions net playing off a handicap of nine. Ridsdale
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Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club - Match Stats - 2002/2003 season
GOALSCORERS 16 - Burgess. 13 - Dyson. 12 - Danks. 11 - Palmer. 8 - Banner. 7 - Frost. 4 - Beckett, Read. 3 - Benbow, Clifton. 2 - Cartwright, Pope, Southwick. 1 - Blake, Ford, Lloyd, Lutz, McHugh. ADVERTISER/MESSENGER MAN OF THE MATCH 8 - Frost. 5 - Danks
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Lively seniors at The Vale extend warm welcome to newcomers
FOR friendly competitive atmosphere look no further than the Seniors section at The Vale Golf and Country Club. All standards and ages are made welcome and a turnout of up to 80 players currently turn out every Monday. Embarking on a hectic fixture list
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GP unit to share in £500,000
EXTRA nurses are to be employed at Wyre Forest's out-of-hours GP centre as it shares in a £500,000 county investment package. The district's primary care centre will have three nurses in the peak 6pm to 10pm slot - up from one at present - mainly to deal
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Robins miss out on county glory
Evesham Utd 0, Halesowen Tn 1 (Halesowen win 3-0 on aggregate) AN INABILITY to make inroads into a Premier Division defence brought a second successive shut-out at Common Road and County Cup disappointment last night. Not even a surprise recall for Sam
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24/4/03 Red cards cost midfielder
MIDFIELDER Leon Blake is set to be the only summer casualty of Dave Titterton's team building at Stourport Swifts. Titterton has room to bring in three or four new faces and has decided to axe Blake who he signed shortly after joining as manager. The
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Theatre
High School, Stourport - Gang Show, until Saturday. Village Hall, Chaddesley Corbett - Out of Order, Tuesday until May 3. Hippodrome, Birmingham - The Vagina Monologues, until Saturday. The Blues Brothers, Monday until May 3. Patrick Centre, Birmingham
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Colourful college goes on show
A LEGENDARY Hindu tale is celebrated in the form of a colourful collage on show at the Civic Centre in Pershore. The 18-foot picture is the work of pupils of schools from across south east Worcest-ershire and was compiled by young-sters at The Littletons
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Baptismal bath
PERSHORE Christad-elphians have plans for a baptismal bath and platform. They are seeking permission from Wychavon District Council to carry out modernisation work at 40 Paddock Close, Pershore to allow the facilities to be added. Also included in the
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All but a handful of UKIP candidates lost their deposits
N TAYLOR (You Say, Tuesday, April 15) accuses me of ducking all his questions. He states that the next UK General Election will be the last time we shall have the option of voting our Government out of office. Thereafter, he claims, we shall apparently
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There's always Shirley and Lulu, I suppose
IT'S all right for some. John Phillpott writes (Evening News, Monday, April 14): "The years pass... you are left with your partner in an otherwise empty house." I'm left with my canary in an otherwise empty flat. I just cannot afford a live-in partner
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Unsung heroes on the country's side
BROADWAY is one of numerous villages throughout the Cotswolds which has benefited from the hard work of a dedicated group of volunteers. The Cotswold Voluntary Wardens said this week their group of 270 wardens throughout the area gave a record 34,000
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What a to-do on your didgerido!
THE AMAZING sounds of the didgerido will in the air in Broadway this weekend when local people will be able to grab a taste of the Australian outback. Derek Furlong and Phil Jackson, two world renowned Didgeridoo players, will be on hand on Sunday, 27th
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Bonjour to visiting pupils
A BID is being made to re-establish exchange arrange-ments between Pershore High School and its opposite number in Plouay, France. A party of 48 students and four staff from the College Saint-Ouen in Plouay visited the Pershore area from April 6 to12
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It's in the bag for young tennis players
YOUNGSTERS from Pershore Tennis Club spent a day packing shopping bags at the Safeway Supermarket in Evesham. They were there last Thursday to raise money towards a practice wall at the club and collected £506. Junior organiser for the club Julie Johnson
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Special Kay Spa stunner's soap success
A SPA actress will be stepping the red carpet with the glitterati at the British Soap Awards 2003. Droitwich-born Ela Kay, has two nominations for her role in BBC soap Doctors. The 21-year-old plays receptionist Carolina Shaw in the weekday show and is
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Women urged to Race for Life and help beat cancer
WOMEN all over the Vale and Broadway are being urged to join the Race for Life to help beat cancer. The race is being held in Evesham for the first time. Cancer Research UK, together with the Journal, is urging 1,000 Vale women to take part. The Journal
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Mike's rare railway film footage much in demand
HAVING one of the largest private collections of steam railway on film makes Michael Clemens a man much in demand. "When the phone rings it is often someone asking me to do a show or perhaps a TV company asking if I can help them with a steam show from
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Sign up for Race for Life and let's help fight cancer
CANCER is a disease indiscriminate of age, gender or race. Hundreds of thousands of people the world over are affected by the illness, either being diagnosed with the condition or caring for a loved one. It is estimated that one in every three people
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'Pots of rare plants' sale
DISCERNING plant lovers can find something weird and wonderful at the Rare and Unusual Plant Fair this weekend. Specialist nurseries from across the country are returning to Witley Court, in Great Witley, with a vast selection of plants, shrubs, trees
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Sewage nightmare is over... 17 years later
A BIDFORD man who has had raw sewage pumped through his home for the past 17 years has finally seen the problem resolved. Multiple sclerosis sufferer Robert Wheeler, aged 47, has put up with waste bubbling up through his toilet, shower and even the kitchen
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Walk, run, jog or skip in bid to raise cash
THE women of Worcester are expected to raise a staggering £300,000 for cancer sufferers when they take to the streets in this year's Race for Life. 2003 marks the tenth Race for Life, a five-kilometre, women-only fun run organised by Cancer Research UK
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Monday makeover for county website
A MAJOR revamp of a highly-rated county website goes live on Monday with more information on everything from tourism to businesses. Worcestershire County Council's improved site includes a new business and commerce section and upgraded tourism and culture
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Jetting off for test of strength in the sun
A STRONG man is heading for the sun to raise money for sick children in one of the world's toughest triathlons. Kidderminster's Jonathon Wood will take part in the Lanzarote Ironman competition on May 17 and plans to donate sponsorship cash to Acorn's
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KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FC MATCH FACTS - 2002/2003
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis Mon July 15 Evesham United (a) 4-0 Ducros, Broughton, Corbett, Shilton Fri July 19 Reading (h) 2-4 Broughton, Henriksen Sun July 21 Solihull Borough (a) 3-4 Shilton, Foster (pen), Corbett Wed July 24 Wolverhampton
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Bells for supper
THE bells of St Mary's Church will be ringing out across the town when Kidderminster Civic Society holds its annual meeting and 10th anniversary supper. The event on Monday will be at St Mary's Chantry and the society is making a donation to the church's
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Simon takes fourth place
RED Piranha Racing rider Simon Andrews continued his run of good form at the Thruxton circuit with a third consecutive front row grid position for the season and fourth-placed finish. Thruxton has proven to be something of a happy hunting ground for the
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Studying Paxford form!
BALLYALBERT scored a runaway win in the eight-year-old and upward Maiden for Anna De Lisle Wells and her mother Alison during Monday's North Cotswold Point-to-Point at Paxford. The horse's previous trainer Harry Wheeler was the first to congratulate the
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Variety on menu for film season
THE underbelly of Britain's casino world, a Belgian caravan park and a Norwegian male voice choir are all vital ingredients of Wyre Forest Film Club's summer season. While Kidderminster's cinema saga rumbles on, another impressive selection of films has
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Simon takes fourth place
RED Piranha Racing rider Simon Andrews continued his run of good form at the Thruxton circuit with a third consecutive front row grid position for the season and fourth-placed finish. Thruxton has proven to be something of a happy hunting ground for the
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Biathlon on Sunday
EVESHAM Swimming Club's annual Biathlon has attracted almost 200 entrants from around the Midlands. Sunday's event is being held at Evesham Leisure Centre and High School where the swim races start at 8.45 am and continue throughout the day. The High
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Monday night for prizes
Moreton and District League THE league's annual presentation evening and finals night takes place on Monday even-ing at Moreton British Legion. Knockout Cup final: Ebrington B v Wellington. Singles Knockout: J Barrett (Wellington) v M Hurrell (Swan B)
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Natalie's a new recruit at IT firm
AN IT training company formed last year has recruited its first employee in response to a growing customer base. NEOS IT Training Ltd, in Copenhagen Street, Worcester, was formed in June 2002. Since that time, the firm has gone from strength to strength
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Fifty jobs on offer as new pub hits Evesham
FIFTY jobs are on offer at a new pub that is due to open in the county. The Orchard Brewers Fayre and Travel Inn, in Evesham, is looking for people to fill a variety of roles. The £2.7m development is scheduled to open in June this year. A special recruitment
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Drivers wanted as contracts secured
A HAULAGE company is rolling out a major recruitment drive to keep up with the number of new contracts they have won. Taylors of Martley is looking for up to 20 new drivers to add to the 200 it already employs. The company, based at Martley, near Worcester
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Stone rolls in for a festival showpiece
OPEN the first page of the Cheltenham International Jazz Festival programme and it's Bill Wyman who's staring back at you. The former Rolling Stone is performing the opening concert and that makes for an unlikely but appropriate introduction to the week
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Council maintains policy of low tax
In reply to Mr Ratcliffe's letter in the Journal, April 10. Wychavon is extremely conscious of the impact that increases in both direct and indirect taxation have on families living in the area on low or fixed incomes. The council has consistently maintained
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Tragedy of the elderly
TWO elderly pensioners committed suicide within four days of each other, because they both believed they had nothing to live for. Today, the deaths have been described as "a tragedy" by a leading charity. At an inquest held yesterday, Worcestershire coroner
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Walk, run, jog or skip in bid to raise cash
THE women of Worcester are expected to raise a staggering £300,000 for cancer sufferers when they take to the streets in this year's Race for Life. 2003 marks the tenth Race for Life, a five-kilometre, women-only fun run organised by Cancer Research UK
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24/4/03 Next for Harriers
HULL'S smart new stadium is Saturday's destination for Kidderminster Harriers who will play in front of a five-figure crowd, a rare occasion for Ian Britton's men. The game has less crunch after Hull's sacking of former Harriers boss Jan Molby earlier
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Criminals succumb to the Norman conquest
STREET warden Norman Barrow has been credited with cutting crime on a Malvern estate. Figures released show that since Mr Barrow was recruited at the end of last year, he has made a "significant" contribution in reducing burglary and vehicle crime on
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All systems go with city Kitten gig
A MAJOR music extravaganza featuring girl band Atomic Kitten has been given the green light to be held this summer in Worcester. Organisers cleared the final hurdle yesterday when the City's Licensing Committee voted in favour of the XS 2003 music festival
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Volunteers called to man reception
RECEPTIONISTS at the cash-strapped Worcestershire Royal Hospital are set to be replaced by volunteers as health chiefs set about reducing costs. The move will leave the main reception at the £96m hospital without professional staff to help visitors, or
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Aussies show their class
AUSSIE signings Chris Jones and Vic Lawes got off to an impressive start for Kidderminster in their first pre-season friendlies. The duo only arrived in England last Tuesday and must have thought they were in a tropical paradise until they encountered
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Queen Mother portrait to aid hospice appeal
AN oil painting of the Queen Mother by a Worcester artist is one of the lots up for grabs in an auction in aid of St Richard's Hospice. Painter Pat Wurmli donated the 18ins by 24ins painting to the auction of nine pieces by different artists from the
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Team accolade
WYRE Forest-based Holly Penwarden picked up the team award for the county's girls at the 23rd Worcestershire Cricket Board Tornado Trophy. They made the group final but lost to eventual winners Dominies and Guild. Fern Bagley scored 26 not out on the
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BBC cameras hit the city streets
WORCESTER was buzzing with media activity when the city became the focus of national coverage for the forthcoming council elections. BBC political heavyweight Mark Mardell and his film crew has been out and about talking residents, going out canvassing
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Fire crews thank man in M5 fire
FIRE crews who fought to extinguish a blazing car transporter on the M5 have thanked the mystery motorist who put himself between them and oncoming traffic. The unknown man put his own life at risk when he stopped, flicked on his hazard lights and stood
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Need for Brickfields pedestrian crossing
A PEDESTRIAN crossing for the busy Brickfields Road and CCTV footage for its shops are some of the most pressing issues for residents in St Barnabas Ward. Shop worker, June Howard, aged 41, of Oak Avenue said the area would be better protected with the
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Water bills on the rise
WATER and sewerage bills have risen fractionally in Worcestershire, according to the industry's watchdog. But the one per cent increase by Severn Trent is still lower in real terms than four years ago, when Ofwat reduced bills by around 12 per cent. This
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Halesowen Town 3
Tuesday, April 1, 2003 THE silver polish will have to go back in the Victoria Ground store cupboard. The last chance of Rovers seeing any trophies gracing the boardroom disappeared with this disappointing defeat against their old rivals from the Grove
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Pulled fake gun in police station, then waited for arrest
A MAN who pulled out a fake gun in Hereford police station and terrified a counter clerk has been jailed for six months. Andrew Scott-James was already on bail for a domestic dispute but was unable to comply with a condition of residence, Worcester Crown
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Gloucester City 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 0
Saturday, March 29, 2003 THERE were few crumbs of comfort to be gathered from Meadow Park as Rovers lost more vital ground in their quest for back-to-back promotions. The poor form and finishing which has plagued the team since the turn of the year was
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'Stick it out' call to the turkey men
TURKEY farmers are being urged to stick together following the collapse of one of the region's biggest processors. More than 30 turkey growers in the region were left reeling when Brandons announced it had gone into receivership on Monday, April 7. The
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Easter fun in the Cathedral
YOUNGSTERS were discovering that Easter means more than just chocolates and bunnies, when they visited Worcester Cathedral this week. Organisers of the activity week were also offering fun-filled activities, including an Easter egg hunt, a chance to make
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Speeding drivers put residents' lives at risk
A CHILD will be killed if action is not taken to stop drivers using a Pershore road as a rat-run and a speedway, residents claimed this week. Residents in Cherry Orchard have campaigned for more than ten years to stop drivers using the road as a shortcut
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Kidderminster Harriers 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 2
Tuesday, January 21, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers reached the last four of the Worcestershire Senior Cup with a remarkable 2-1 win over Nationwide division three Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough on Tuesday, January 21. Harriers, who fielded nine of the
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Solihull Borough 1
Saturday, December 7, 2002 WHEN the Dr Martens Western season ends next May, Bromsgrove Rovers and Solihull Borough should be there or there abouts. There was nothing to suggest otherwise last Saturday as the two sides, first and sixth respectively before
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24/4/03 Andy Bishop after York
ANDY Bishop was disappointed as he felt Kidderminster Harriers should have made sure of all three points in the 0-0 draw at York on Monday. The young striker, signed on loan from Walsall, believed Harriers moved the ball about better than their play-off
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Boom time for 'grass' firm
THE UK's leading artificial grass company is celebrating cutting its millionth square metre. Now Hartlebury's Tiger AG has set its sights on dominating the European market and expects to increase its workforce by a third over the next year. The factory
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Solihull Borough 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 2
Saturday, October 19, 2002 THE division's two unbeaten records are still intact after a somewhat bruising encounter with Rovers retaining top spot. Bromsgrove started brightly and Palmer had the first chance of the match in the third minute. Simon Hamilton
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Award boost as hall opens
THE NEW-LOOK market hall in Cleobury Mortimer will re-open at the end of the month after lying empty for eight years. The re-launch comes as news of a major cash grant for the village is also confirmed. The hall will welcome residents back through its
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£20,000 boost to upgrade town
NEARLY £20,000 has been awarded to Stourport to improve the town - but proposals for how it's spent will have to be vetted by district leaders. The money will be handed over as part of a district-wide pay out to town and parish councils which will see
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Jubilee award for civic pride
THE winner of an award recognising a feature of Kidderminster that has enhanced the town during the past half-century will be announced next week. Contenders for the Kidderminster Civic Society award range from the town's hospital to the Watermill pub
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Burning still on agenda
INCINERATION of household waste will have to take place unless residents cut back on the amount of rubbish they throw out, it has been claimed. Stourport town councillor Carol Warren said Worcestershire County Council would have little choice but to consider
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Growing success
SUCCESS tastes good for a green-fingered father-of-two whose vegetables are sold in supermarkets across the country. Hartlebury farmer George Moule started farming asparagus in 1986 because he liked the taste of it and he now sells three tonnes a year
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Bourton Vale
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: The speaker at the April meeting was Mr Peter Dodd a gardener and nurseryman from Longborough, who spoke about Perennial Solutions. Mr Dodd had brought a large selection of plants all of which he had grown, mostly from seed. He
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Bredon
FARM SHOP OPENING: Ann and Mick Meadows of Home Farm, Bredon's Norton have opened their farm shop. To perform the ceremony they welcomed Mike George, who introduces the morning programme on BBC Hereford and Worcester. The shop will be open on Thursdays
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Church Lench
PARISH COUNCIL: The chairman reported that he had again been contacted by a local resident concerning 4 x 4 track activities within the woodland area to the west of Low Road, leaving the Church Lench towards Rous Lench. Discussion took place concerning
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Pershore
FILM AT NUMBER 8: With Pershore and District Film Society, Saturday, 7.30pm, A Town Like Alice, 2hrs 15mins. GALLERY AT NUMBER 8: Showing until Saturday - Walking on Sunshine, an exhibition by Dilly Ward Bundy. From Saturday to May 6 - Tea, Toast and
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Enough drinking hours
I was thankful to read about the majority decision of our Town Councillors to refuse permission to a nightclub's application to stay open all day on Sundays. Are there really not already enough drinking hours for people? Has there not been enough erosion
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Young performers benefit in Sophie's memory
SIX budding young performers are being given the chance of a leg-up on to the stage, thanks to a special bursary and locals are urged to apply before the closing date of May 2. Sophie' s Silver Lining Fund was set up in memory of teenager Sophie Large
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More to enjoy at Roses
AUDIENCES could well be asking for more in Tewkesbury from Tuesday - or if not, one of the cast will be. Oliver! - Lionel Bart's musical version of Dickens' Oliver Twist - is being brought to life again by the Manor Players, an amateur company renowned
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Eliza at Alcester
MY Fair Lady is coming to Alcester this weekend when the Alcester Drama and Youth Theatre collaborates with Alcester Male Voice Choir to stage the musical at the Greig Centre. Performances are on Saturday and Sunday at 7.30pm. Tickets: 01789 400073.
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Terry trashes climb record
MOTORSPORT: Speed king Terry Challinor claimed Red Marley's Silver Helmet for the second successive year. The Shrewsbury ace twice broke his record for the quarter-mile hill climb with a fastest time of 21.6 seconds at the Great Witley event on Bank Holiday
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Firm ground restricts the Dudley entry
HORSERACING: There was a disappointing turn-out of only three runners for the Lady Dudley Cup at the Worcestershire Hunt fixture at Chaddesley Corbett on Saturday. But race-goers were treated to a thrilling finish which saw victory going to the outsider
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What's On
THURSDAY: Birmingham: CBSO Centre - Two String Quartets. Conservatoire - The Banchieri Singers. Symphony Hall - CBSO. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Fred Zeppelin. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Finders Keepers. Coventry: Warwick Arts Centre - Gilad Atzmon
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Rowers ready for future test
ROWING: The senior squad at Stourport Boat Club are looking forward to future major competitions after finishing the head season on a high. Both the ladies' senior two eight and the men's veterans team impressed at the Northwich Head of the River contest
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24/4/03 - Sixways facing a test of faith and ambition
SIXWAYS may not exactly be bristling with confidence at present. As the season draws to a close on Saturday, though, it's worth remembering just how good it has been. Ultimately, Worcester were found wanting in the two matches which mattered but that
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Debbie takes no prisoners
JUDO: Samurai Judo Club's Debbie Read put up an arresting performance at the European Police Championships in Hungary and finished fifth. The former British junior, university and police champion, a second-level black belt, is one of the club's most successful
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Regional Rose
GOLF: Kidderminster Golf Club champion John Rose tees off in the Midland round of a prestigious tournament at Forest of Arden, near Coventry, on Monday. The 31-year-old, who plays off a one-handicap, will face a field of 83 club victors in the Jameson-Golf
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Trophy slips from grasp of Cleobury
VOLLEYBALL: The most important match of the season saw Cleobury lose a hold on their West Midlands Men's Cup title. Last year's winners lost an evenly-matched and tense cup semi-final 3-2 at rivals Telford. Cleobury started strongly as confident passing
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Brian is best at windy road race
ATHLETICS: Brian Humphries continues to lead Amazing Feet Running Club's race league after finishing 42nd in the final Massey Ferguson Easter five-mile road race in Coventry. Humphries clocked 29 minutes 47 seconds among a field of 220 runners over a
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Tennis lessons
TENNIS: There is a golden chance to learn a new sport or re-discover past skills at Kidderminster Tennis Club in May. An Adult Beginner and Rusty Racquets course runs for eight weeks from Sunday, May 4, in Baxter Gardens. For more details, call Jo Merrison
