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Wicket hinders KCC in friendly
BIRMINGHAM League Division Two West newcomers Bridgnorth defeated Kidderminster by five wickets in a friendly on Saturday but a poorly covered wicket was a big help. KCC will nevertheless have to improve in the bowling department if they want to be serious
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1/5/03 Next for Harriers
BRISTOL Rovers could have been one of the biggest clubs yet to topple down to the Conference but they saved themselves with three wins on the trot. Rovers, who will be taking a large travelling support of 1,500 to Aggborough on Saturday, have been inspired
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SCHOOL SETS STANDARDS
A WORCESTER primary school threatened with closure three years ago has been held up as a shining example for Britain's most deprived schools. A £52.2m Government push for new "extended" schools has led to an appeal for Elbury Mount Primary, which is one
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So this is what polling stations are like!
A PENSIONER has bucked the trend in voter apathy by casting his first vote on his 73rd birthday! Reg Bosworth, of St Clements Close, Worcester, braved the driving rain this morning to make his mark in the district elections. Mr Bosworth said he had never
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Bridge too far for our Toyah
PERSHORE pop star Toyah Wilcox narrowly escaped the latest in a series of terrifying challenges on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Presenters Ant and Dec whittled away the celebrity contestants to face the Bridge of Doom Challenge until it was neck
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Opening games
THE first ball will be bowled in the 2003 Stainweld Cricket League at the weekend. Fixtures, Sunday Premier Division: Worths v Wolverley Social (H Burley), Hayley Green v Spennells A (P Kelly, T Lloyd). Challenge Trophy: Waterfront v Kidderminster Hospital
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Teen stabbed lover
A TEENAGER who stabbed his girlfriend in the leg with a kitchen knife for no reason walked free from court yesterday. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had also punched the teenage girl and thrown a coffee table in her in an "horrific
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Kirsteen's set for the high seas
AN intrepid teenager hopes to be taking to the high seas this summer in an international boat race. Kirsteen Davis, a pupil at King's School, Worcester, hopes to compete in the Tall Ships Race 2003 on the Holland to Finland leg. The 20-day trip aims to
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Police plea after attack on driver
A MOTORIST was assaulted by two pedestrians as he drove through Worcester. The victim was driving along St Peter's Drive, at 5.35pm last Thursday when two men began to shout at him. He got out to talk to them, but as he spoke, an argument broke out and
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No plans for entrance fee
WORCESTER Cathedral has no plans to introduce an entrance fee. This is the message from Janet Sinclair, the Cathedral's communication officer, following the recent decision by York Minster to charge for admission. "The Cathedral did charge a fee about
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Smith makes his mark on town's project
PERSHORE'S first blacksmith in 50 years has made his mark on the town by creating the gates for the new town hall walkway. Steven Cooper was commissioned to make the gates following personal recommendations by a number of the town's councillors. Pershore-born
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Drug is life saver 19 alive thanks to wonder 'clotbuster'
A HEART "wonder drug" has saved the lives of 19 people in Wyre Forest in the first year of a pioneering trial. They were all treated with thrombolytic drugs, a clot-buster used to treat potentially fatal heart attacks. The drug, previously only administered
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Remedial work on new homes
RESIDENTS in nine houses on a Kidderminster development have had to be moved into alternative accommodation for up to three weeks while builders carry out "remedial work" on their new homes. The National House-Building Council has confirmed it has conducted
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Dream 'takes shape'
A FOUR-YEAR dream of a new village hall in Areley Kings has finally started to take shape with the builders moving in. The £500,000 building - opposite the existing decrepit 80-year-old hall on Areley Common - will be finished in about seven months and
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Expansion for fencing firm
A FENCING company is steeling itself for expansion to cope with a boom in business. Kidderminster concrete, timber and steel fencing firm, Roc Fencing, is expanding its premises and taking on more staff after securing a contract with Sandwell Metropolitan
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Crowds turn out to support parade
YOUNG people marched through the streets of Kidderminster in a huge turnout for the annual St George's Day parade. The flags and banners flew on Sunday as scores of Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Beavers and Cubs from all over the district joined in. "It went
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Mickleton
JUMBLE SALE: Was held in King Georges Hall on Saturday, April 19, in aid of The Sports Club of the senior playing fields. Support was good and business was brisk, with bargains for all. WEDNESDAY CLUB: The AGM was held on March 19. The deputy chairman
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North & Middle Littleton
PARISH COUNCIL: In addition to councillors, one parishioner attended the annual parish meeting where the annual reports were given. The parish council meeting, last before council elections are held, followed. The work being carried out by Severn Trent
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Training scheme set to boost rural skills
A MAJOR new training programme - Enterprise Works - is set to boost the skills and commercial abilities of individuals and businesses in the farming and rural sectors across the Midlands. Launched by the Country Land and Business Association, the training
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Bidford
OUT AND ABOUT: The death occurred at Salford House of Mrs Gwen Cartwright, a long-time resident of Broom, a stalwart member of the WI and a regular worshipper at St Lawrence's Church. The funeral is at St Lawrence's tomorrow. On Thursday at The Jolly
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Bredon
PARISH COUNCIL: In his opening words, chairman, Mr Derrick Grainger, paid tribute to Mr William Reed, one time parish councillor, and clerk to the Reeds Memorial Trust, who had died recently. He was also a much-respected headmaster of Bredon Hill Middle
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Bretforton
PARISH COUNCIL: Burial Ground: After considering all types of seats available, it was decided to order two teak seats for the new paved area. O Licence Applications: Concern was expressed at third advertisement by Turners (Soham) Ltd, to add an Operating
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Postal voting raises turnout
THE all postal vote in Herefordshire is being hailed a success. Herefordshire Council said yesterday morning that it may have even set a record for turn-out after receiving 70,248 votes. That equates to a voter turn-out of 55.7 per cent and the council
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Making the most of our schools
SCHOOLS, everyone agrees, belong in the heart of their communities. In Worcester, we have only to cast our minds back to the furore caused by the idea of closing Elbury Mount Primary in Brickfields to recognise the importance of keeping a school in the
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Internationals inspire Dan
HOCKEY: Stourport's latest international call-up has paid tribute to the experience on hand at the club. Up-and-coming first team star Dan Packwood has been called up by Wales U-18s ahead of July's European Eight Nations Championships in Poland. The likes
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First survival the highlight
HOCKEY: Stourport rounded off another successful season as one of the top two clubs in the West Midlands with only the second team failing to meet their pre-season objectives. The firsts enjoyed a strong second half to the season and maintained their
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Edgy talents
TOP choreographers have teamed with dynamic young dancers from all over the world to form EDge, a group which is bringing its latest spectacular to Tewkesbury next week. An international group of choreographers has been assembled for the 2003 tour. See
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U-15s fly into national final
HOCKEY: A powerful first 15 minutes led Stourport U-15s to a comfortable 4-1 win over Eastcote from Surrey and a final place in the English Hockey Association's national competition. Stourport now face Havant at Old Loughtonians in Chigwell, Essex, on
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Back to basics for a love story
A FAMOUS true-life tale of passion, romance and tragedy is being played out on stage in Malvern next week when the much-acclaimed new production of Camille stops off on its national tour (writes Carolyn Morris). Many will be familiar, or at least think
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Parishes do battle in district duels
THE popular Parish Games build pace with the first event to be held in 2003 due to be contested next Thursday. Stourport Civic Hall hosts the short mat bowling from 7.30pm with Wolverley and Cookley, Upper Arley, Rock, Churchill and Blakedown, Trimpley
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A new challenge for town race ace
MOTORSPORT: Kart king Nathan Freke stepped into the world of sprint competition at short notice to drive a Formula Ford to third in his class at Curborough at the weekend. The Kidderminster teenager enjoyed a totally new experience on the Staffordshire
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What's On
THURSDAY: Birmingham: Symphony Hall - Verdi Requiem (and Saturday). NEC Arena - Simply Red. Malvern: Theatres - The Nash Ensemble. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - The Muffin Men. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - The Other Smiths. Worcester: Huntingdon Hall
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Western Division clubs and where they play?
Atherstone United, Sheepy Road, Atherstone, Warks. 01827 717829 Bedworth United, The Oval, Welfare Park, Bedworth. 024 7631 4302 Bromsgrove Rovers, Victoria Ground, Bromsgrove. 01527 876949. Cinderford Town, Causeway Ground, Cinderford. 01594 827147.
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Morris marks her return to district
TENNIS: There was a good entry for Bewdley's annual friendly tournament to mark the start of the summer season with Emma Morris and Pete Mauger taking the honours. Morris, a previous winner of the club's mixed doubles championship, has rejoined after
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Club Facts
Address: Common Road, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4PU Tel: 01386 442303 Fax: 01386 443902 Capacity: 2,000 (350 seated) Directions: Turn into Oat Street off the High Street and then left to join one way system. Turn next right down Conduit Hill into
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Close for Franche
SNOOKER: Second-placed Franche A had a tough Kidderminster Wednesday League match against St John's C, just managing to edge a 3-2 victory. At the top, Snooks increased their lead to seven points, following their 4-1 win over St George's A. Other results
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Great for Gerry
GOLF: Gerry Redmond gained a place in the Lombard Trophy regional qualifier when he won the Division Three Men's April Medal at Cleobury Mortimer. For the regional qualifier, Redmond will join club professional John Jones at Enville on Friday, May 30.
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Clarke keeps impressing
JUDO: A girls and seniors competition brought five gold medals for Samurai Judo Club on Saturday. Emily Watson, Emma Butler, Lauren Underhill, Paul Clarke and Telford-based Kelly Edwards were all successful. Super-lightweight Watson impressed in the U
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Reunion invite
TABLE TENNIS: Past or current players and officials are invited to a Worcester Table Tennis League reunion tomorrow. The 70-year celebration dinner is at Holt Fleet restaurant in Holt Heath, near Worcester, from 7.30pm. Anyone interested can call Beryl
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Safety award hopes
STOURPORT construction firm Thomas Vale is in the running for a prestigious national health and safety award this month. It is one of three from Worcestershire to face a British Safety Council panel which aims to ensure winners have good safety policies
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JOHN DANBY - Goalkeeper. 20/9/83. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 13.
Stepped onto the bench last season after the release of Brendan Murphy and was needed to make two substitute appearances, including a league debut at Luton. The Stoke-born teenager has been playing for the U-19s, including during their fine FA Youth Cup
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CRAIG HINTON - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 26/11/77. 6ft. Squad number 5.
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. The change of position proved the making of the former Birmingham City trainee who was once rated at £1 million and
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LEE AYRES - Centre-back. 28/8/82. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 16.
Rangy Ayres joined Harriers as a youth-team player from Walsall but progressed to the reserves after impressing at the heart of the defence. A big future is predicted for the youngster who signed a two-year deal and made his competitive debut in the tough
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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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DANNY WILLIAMS - Midfield 12/7/79. 6ft 1in. Squad number 4.
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
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SAM SHILTON - Left midfield. 21/7/78. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 11.
The son of former England goalkeeping legend Peter spent two seasons at Hartlepool before his free transfer move to Third Division opposition Harriers. An attacking midfielder who also filled in at wing-back, he moved from Plymouth Argyle to Coventry
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DEAN BENNETT - Midfield 13/12/77. 6ft. Squad number 7.
Bennett was a then club record buy of £30,000 from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in January 1999 and proved a goal-scoring menace to Conference opponents in the title-winning season. The ex-England semi-professional international signed a two-year deal at
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SEAN PARRISH - Midfield. 14/3/72. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 8.
Summer signing Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for
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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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MATT LEWIS - Forward. 20/3/84. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 19.
The youngest player to earn a professional deal at Aggborough and the reason was 52 goals with Coventry-based non-leaguers Marconi in 2000/01. A player with the potential to become the next Lee Hughes, Lewis signed a three-year contract, scoring goals
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Poole of delight for Pete
MIXED fish weighing 76lb were landed by Blakedown angler Pete Davis at Poole Fisheries, including a 12.25lb common carp. The other fish were roach, carp and tench, varying from 2lb to 7lb, caught with maggot and macaroni cheese from peg two on Abbey Pool
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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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Fred's bench taken as club is targeted
MEMBERS of a bowls club are "disgusted" following the theft of three memorial benches dedicated to former players. The garden furniture featured plaques commemorating five players of Gilt Edge Bowls Club in Kidderminster who have died in the past 10 years
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MOORLANDS FARM
MONDAY, Meadow and Bank: Bob Jones 78-8 (Meadow 21), Mal Talbot 75-10 (Bank 20), Darren Clewley 73-2 (Meadow 27). Jones won the Golden Peg. Monday evening, Meadow, three hours: Chris Cameron 68-14 (60), D Baker 61-15 (58), Jason Neath 60-15 (7). Tuesday
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£40,000 heist by fashion raiders
CLOTHES worth an estimated £40,000 were stolen from Next in Kidderminster town centre over the weekend. The High Street store heist happened between 6pm on Saturday and 8am on Monday. Kidderminster Police said the clothes - mainly ladieswear and childrenswear
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Pensioners left behind in timewarp
HOW annoying to read in the national press that James Whitaker, Royal correspondent, in his 60s, has received his free bus pass. He obtained this because he was reminded by a friend from Bucking-ham Palace that he was entitled to it. The whole country
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Dispute over 14-year-old's unborn child
A ROOFER who confessed to having sex with a 14-year-old schoolgirl has disputed he is the father of her unborn child. The prosecution at Worcester Crown Court insisted 29-year-old Robin Beard made the girl pregnant during a five-month love affair. But
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HETA AC
A MATCH, for maggot and caster only, will be held on Sunday at 7am.
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Facing sex trial
A MAN is facing trial accused of sex assaults on a 14-year-old girl. Ernest Pope, 54, of George Street, Kidderminster, denied two counts of indecent assault when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. Judge Michael Mott granted him bail and adjourned the
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Subway snatch
A WOMAN'S bag was snatched as she walked in a Kidderminster subway with her boyfriend. The robber, described as "very scruffy", struck at 1.50pm on Wednesday, April 23 as the couple walked through the subway at Blackwell Street. He grabbed the bag from
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PARK INN AC
WHARF: Ian Thomson 25-9, Shaun Pearce 25-6, Dave Peters 8-12, Rob Cox 8-2. On Sunday, there is a contest at Willow Marsh, meeting at the Park Inn at 7am. Anyone wanting breakfast can call 078167 91336 today.
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Fears over fireworks
I READ in the Shuttle/Times and News that West Midland Safari Park are to hold a concert followed by a firework display. Do we really need fireworks? Or, more to the point, do the animals? I know the distress it causes to household pets. I consider the
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Detention for 'no-test' driver
A TEENAGER crashed a car into a tree after he was followed by police, Worcester Crown Court heard. Christopher Ryder had given officers a false identity when stopped on Stourport Road, Kidderminster. They agreed to follow the 18-year-old to his home but
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BLACK BOY AC
STRAWBERRY Pool: R Moule 6-13, B Hudson 6-8, C Tipper 5-3. A match will be held on Strawberry Pool on May 11, draw 8am.
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Chaddesley future worry
BOSS Martin Westcott admits Chaddesley Corbett's West Midlands League future is in serious doubt unless the cash-strapped club can secure much-needed funding. Chaddesley, who have finished sixth in Division One South, have been struggling on with a small
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BEWDLEY AS
SUNDAY'S event will be fished on the Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal at Stourport, bridges 7 and 8. The draw will be made at 8.30am at bridge eight, Timber Lane, and anyone taking part should call Geoff Ife on 01299 400176.
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Asking for new yellow lines to end confusion
WE would like to respond to last week's letters referring to the illegal parking of motorcyclists in Severnside North, Bewdley. Although the yellow no-parking lines are painted on the buildings' side of the bollards along Severnside North, the Highways
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Peopleton fly the flag
PEOPLETON Juniors fly the local flag at Sunday's Mercian Elgar Junior League annual finals day. The club's Under-15s face Burlish Olympic at Langlands Stadium, the home of Malvern Town, in the second of the day's five finals at 12.30pm. Hot and cold refreshments
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WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC
FURNACE Mill (Mucky Meadow): B Hemmings 16-8, P Bruce 16-0, T Hyrons 9-3, G Middleton 9-0, P Cox 8-12. A contest is on Sunday on Hay Farm with anglers asked to meet at 7am.
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Latest junior reports
Evesham Utd Robins U-9 2, Peopleton 0 ROBINS ended the season on a victorious note by winning the Ambassador Cup final in a tight game against a spirited Peopleton side. In front of a large crowd the first half was even with chances few and far between
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Chance of a cup
THE League Cup is Wyre Forest Brintons' last chance of silverware after completing their West Midlands League Division One South fixtures. Forest Brintons, who have already knocked out two favourites in Hinton and Blackheath, take on Malvern Town Reserves
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REGENT AC
LEIGH Sinton is the venue for Sunday's match with an 8am draw, meeting at the Lenchford at 7am. Guests are welcome and a place can be booked by calling 01299 822320.
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Forest is big enough for all
I AM writing in response to recent letters by Mr Pagett and Mr Robinson regarding cycling in the Wyre Forest. I am not affiliated to any cycling group but do enjoy cycling on roads and in the forest near my home. It has always struck me that the wonderful
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Mostyn marvels lift county trophy
MOSTYN Rangers won the Worcestershire Sunday Minor Cup, beating fellow Kidderminster and District Football League Division Two side Arley 3-2. Brintons moved into third spot in the Sunday Premier with a 5-0 win over struggling Brintons Social. In Division
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GOLDEN MAGGOT AC
ONE fish was enough to give Dave Bedford his first win of the season, competing on the near pool at Hay Farm. Bedford landed a 15lb 4oz common, taken on single caster, staking an early season claim for the heaviest fish. Young Owen Baker fished well on
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Appeal for new school launched
AN appeal is being launched to raise money for a new primary school in Cradley. Although most of the cost of the new school is being met by the Department of Education and Herefordshire Council, the school governors will have to raise part of it. Mike
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Confession time on Civic Centre?
THE report in your April 24 issue publicly exposes the hand of Wyre Forest District Council in their desire to do away with Stourport Civic Hall. The comment by Andrew Dickens that Kidderminster Town Hall was "really the only suitable building we own"
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Meeting to focus on M50 junction
OPPONENTS of plans to build a new M50 junction at Sledge Green are being urged to come to a public meeting on Tues-day (May 6). The meeting has been called by county councillor Tom Wells to demonstrate the depth of feeling about the scheme. He says residents
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Bank on the holiday fun
VALE residents are being urged to get themselves down to Evesham's Crown Meadow this bank holiday Monday come rain or shine. The annual Fun Day Run Day is planned to take place with activities for all the family. The day kicks off at 10am with stalls
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Family in six months B&B housing limbo
ANOTHER homeless mother with two children has told of the misery spent in bed and breakfast accommodation. Twenty-five-year old Samantha Richards has spent nearly six months in a B&B in Evesham with her son Liam aged seven and two year old Klay-Antony
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That's rich! Just a sign of the Times
THE multi-millionaire chairman of a world-leading Broadway-based security firm has dismissed a league table of Britain's wealthiest people as "wonderful gossip". Jorgen Philip Sorensen, chairman of Group 4 Falck, was placed 52nd in the Rich List 2003,
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Moment of magic
FC Magic beat Ad's Lads 7-5 in a Kidderminster Six-a-side League 12-goal thriller. Prawn Stars were also in scoring mode as they beat JDFC 11-5. Other results: FC Golden Balls 2, Prawn Stars Res 7; All Stars 3, FC Magic 0; Swan 3, Lobsters 0; Severns
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Football fixtures
SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS v Bristol Rovers DR MARTENS WESTERN DIVISION Shepshed Dynamo v STOURPORT SWIFTS WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH BEWDLEY TOWN v Bridgnorth Town Reserves (2.45pm
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Extra division for county?
WYCHAVON residents could have an extra voice at county hall following a review of Worcestershire's electoral arrangements over the next few years. The review, being carried out by the Boundary Committee for England, aims to make sure that every county
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Owners' name change request
RESIDENTS of Rebecca Close, a development of four houses at Besford, are looking to change the name to The Granary and have told Wychavon District Council they are willing to pay for new signs. The developers advertised the houses as The Granary but Defford
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Smith makes his mark on town's project
PERSHORE'S first blacksmith in 50 years has made his mark on the town by creating the gates for the new town hall walkway. Steven Cooper was commissioned to make the gates following personal recommendations by a number of the town's councillors. Pershore-born
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Council website offers host of advice and help
ADVICE ranging from how to resolve hedge disputes to how to find the cheapest gas and electricity supplier is available on Worcestershire County Council's website, and the council is urging more people to get into the know. People with internet access
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Chiverton stars
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians U-17s marked their first game with a full squad by ending the season beating Malvern 31-10. KCs made a great start with Owen Jones' superb breakaway try followed by James Guest's effort, converted by Billy Chiverton. The home side
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KCs' U-9s collect medals
THE biggest rugby festival of the season brought runners-up medals for Kidderminster Carolians U-9s at Luctonians. More than 1,000 children represented 17 clubs at the Sypol Anglo-Welsh Mini Festival. KCs' U-10s and U-11s failed to progress to the knock-out
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Solanki keeps Worcs in hunt
VIKRAM Solanki satisfied his hunger for first-class runs by top scoring for Worcestershire on the opening day of the Frizzell County Championship division two match against Northamptonshire at New Road. His valuable innings of 79 helped lift Worcestershire
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Pitchcroft under orders
WORCESTER Racecourse be-gins its summer season tomorrow with the course looking in top-class condition. The Pitchcroft venue should see some great racing with top jockeys Tony McCoy and Richard Johnson set to make appearances. McCoy is pencilled in for
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Norton fail to capitalise on chances
WORCESTER Norton were left to rue missed chances in a 2-2 draw at St Austell in their latest play-off for entry into the National Women's Hockey League. The West Champions provided experienced and stiff opposition but Worcester had enough opportunities
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Malvern sunk by late goal
MALVERN Town suffered a controversial last-gasp defeat at Lye Town, in the West Midlands League Premier Division last night. With just 19 seconds left on the clock, Lye scored a disputed winner after the linesman had raised then lowered his flag for an
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CHADDESLEY CORBETT GARDENERS CLUB
Chrissy Ching gave a talk on Pottagers and Decorative Vegetable Gardens at the April meeting, showing some plans of well-known gardens before their pottagers became established. Bookings are going well for the annual outing to Van Kampan Gardens, and
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All the world's a birthday party!
MEMBERS of the Royal Shakespeare Company celebrated the Bard's birthday in style last Wednesday, despite being on the other side of the Atlantic. The cast of As You Like It, currently on tour in Washington DC, cut a cake in honour of the playwright between
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER WI
In March members visited an Indian restaurant. Tickets for Tenbury Operatic Society's production of My Fair Lady were distributed at the April 8 meeting. The April speaker was Deborah Crewe, a beauty consultant from Colour Me Beautiful, who gave a talk
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER BRIDGE CLUB
A Mitchell movement over six tables was played on April 22, and provided some close results. On the east-west side only four percent separated all six pairs. In first place with 54 per cent, were Charles and Vera Smith, with Gerald and Joy Link one percent
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COOKLEY WI
Jackie Gregory, from the Associated Country Women of the World, was the April speaker. She said how welcome the knitted jumpers, vests, and baby clothes, were in the Gambia. Eileen Fuller reported on the annual council meeting in Malvern, and Irene Bonner
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FAR FOREST WI
On April 15 Robin Hill, county museum officer, gave an illustrated talk on The Working Countryside. Edna Mills and Sylvia Perkins reported on the half-yearly council meeting. Photographs by both of these ladies have been selected for the 2004 Worcestershire
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
On Saturday there will be a 30-mile ride to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Cyclists Touring Club. The ride will leave The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster, at 2pm, and is open to all cyclists. On Sunday there will be two rides, from the same
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KIDDERMINSTER OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP
At the meeting on Friday, May 16 in the Post Graduate Centre at Kidderminster Hospital, Diane Ferris, from "Hatbox", will give a demonstration on the art of hat-making. Visitors and new members are always welcome at meetings of this support group, starting
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MINSTER LADIES
On Wednesday Shauna Murrell will give a talk and computer-based demonstration on her Dominican Experience. There will be a table-top plant sale. Times and pick-up points for the coach outing to Cheltenham and Upton-on-Severn on June 4 will be given out
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STONE WI
On April 7 president Brenda Barratt reported on her visit to the county annual meeting at the Forum Theatre, Malvern, where Barbara Gill, chairwoman of Denman College, spoke of the importance of using the college. A representative of the British Heart
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STOURPORT CIVIC SOCIETY
The next meeting will be on Thursday, May 14, starting at 7.30pm in the Social Day Centre, New Street, Stourport. The speaker will be Bill Munn, a director of Thomas Vale Construction, his lecture to be entitlled The Journey. Non-members will be welcome
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Art and flowers together in show
ART lovers and gardeners alike will enjoy the return to Malvern of a popular annual exhibition. On the Wildside Natural History Art Gallery is staging its third annual botanical and floral exhibition throughout May and aims to display a range of styles
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WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Wyre Forest group members will be taking part in a guided dusk walk which has been arranged for Worcestershire Wildlife Week which is from Saturday until May 11. Walkers will leave the bottom of Dry Mill Lane, Bewdley, SO772764, at 7.45pm on Friday, May
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Make a mark at the opera
GLOUCESTERSHIRE art lovers of all ages - take your pens, paints, sketch books and cameras to the Longborough Festival Opera over bank holiday weekend and you can join in its special competition. The Opera grounds, in Chapel Lane, Longborough, will be
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WYRE FOREST BUSINESS CLUB
At The Ramada Hotel, Bewdley, on Wednesday Jay Dizone will be the guest speaker. In his talk, entitled Magic Marketing, Mr Dizone promises to let members into his world of "awesome images", often using techniques of illusion. Members meet at 7.15pm for
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WORCESTERSHIRE WIs
This year's golf tournament will be held on Wednesday at Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club. On Thursday, May 8, the first of two Summer Sketching Days will be held at Green Acres, Chaddesley Corbett. The second event is at Broad House Farm, Cutnall Green, on
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Youngsters get hooked on trout fishing
YOUNGSTERS from across the district had an introduction to trout fishing at the Lenches Lakes, Evesham, at an event organised by the Salmon and Trout Association. "We had a very successful day," said Terry Beale, of Avon Green, Wyre, Pershore, the instructor
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Sparrows quickly disappearing
SPARROWS are disappearing from the Worcestershire countryside at an alarming rate. What was once one of the commonest garden birds is now unbelievably becoming a rarity even in urban areas which have been a traditional stronghold. Estimates by the British
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Museum meeting is 'crucial'
BOSSES at the troubled Bewdley Museum are calling for townsfolk to attend a crucial meeting on Wednesday to find out how they can help it to survive. The future of the museum, which has been hit by funding problems from sole trustee Wyre Forest District
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From the archives 100 Years Ago May 2 1903
The two-year-old little girl of Charles Franklin, ostler at the Swan Hotel, had a very narrow escape from drowning on Saturday afternoon. The child was playing with several other children in a field at the back of the Swan Hotel and fell into the pool
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Turnaround times worrying
NEARLY half the ambulances taking 999 patients to Worcester and Redditch hospitals are left waiting to hand over their charges for up to an hour, new figures have revealed. The so-called "turnaround" time for ambulances is improving - but it still remains
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Crown anguish
BROADWAY'S Linda Carruthers came so close to winning the Gloucestershire Women's Championship at her first attempt. Carruthers, who used to play for Surrey, was beaten by one hole in an exciting final by Rachael Rowntree (The Bristol) but her efforts
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Quartet land spoils
Vale Golf and Country Club THE annual "Eggstrav-aganza" was played as a Texas Scramble with the main prize of four large Easter eggs. The winning team of Sue MacFarlane, Lyn Robinson, Pauline Lee and Caroline Edwards carded a net 40.3. Fiona Mitchell
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Bill bags biggest net to take Spring Trophy
Evesham & District Disabled AC & Partnership's LAST Sunday again saw members of the turnout in numbers for another round of the popular Bradford and Bingley Spring Trophy staged at the Ash Pool, Manor Farm Leisure in Harvington. Bill Scarrott
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Worcester, too?
MR N Taylor (You Say, Wednesday, April 23) asks why Lottery and council taxpayer's cash is being used for political purposes by Worcester Racial Equality Council. And then he goes further and mentions the BNP. Will Ahmed Raza's "centre for the socially
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Family and friends say final farewell to Ray
A HORSE-drawn hearse for the funeral of Ray Fletcher wended its way through Pershore on Tuesday - the day that would have been his 70th birthday. Mr Fletcher, of Cherry Orchard, was a well known character in the town riding his electric scooter accompanied
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Volunteers move is just the last straw
YOUR article (Evening News, Thursday, April 24) is just about the last straw concerning mismanagement at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital. They are now stooping to ask the volunteer Wayfinders to man the reception desk and replace salary-earning staff
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Communities in deep crisis
THE MP for Droitwich Spa has signed and voted in favour of a major opposition motion attacking the Government's record on community services. Mid Worcestershire MP Peter Luff is backing the Tory statement which says community services have collapsed in
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The vote so far Should the Piano Building make way for a cinema?
YES 84% NO 16%
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The Piano Building debate Economic reality has to play a part
CENTROS MILLER AND HIGHSTONE ESTATES STATE THEIR CASE HIGHSTONE Estates and Centros Miller are investing £36 million in Weavers Wharf as part of the regeneration and extension of Kidderminster town centre. This exciting retail and leisure development
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The Piano Building debate Ideal for 'new civic and cultural space'
I NOTE with interest the comment made by Highstone Estates in the April 24 edition of Shuttle/Times and News. "Does the town of Kidderminster want a state-of-the-art six-screen cinema or an unfurnished, uneconomically viable, tired old building?" This
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Garden gates open in aid of charity
A CLUTCH of colourful gardens will be throwing open their gates over the Bank Holiday weekend to inspire the public. Plant-lovers will be free to wander around the three private gardens - in Astley, Hartlebury and Stone on Sunday or Monday - and admire
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Will is on top of the world
A TEENAGER has set his heart on being the best thing on one wheel in the world. Will Stevens of Stourport is already one of the top unicyclists in the country and next year will take his dreams of global domination to the world championships in Japan
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Saving lives with new cameras
AS soon as the door closed everything went pitch black. Voices of the other firefighters were muffled and the thick haze of smoke cut visibility to zero. Turning on the new Argus 3 camera given this week to the crew at Kidderminster was like switching
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Elements ruin start of new league season
THE first wet weekend for almost two months heralded the start of the new cricket season. Clubs in the Crusader Worcestershire County League were the first to get to grips with competitive action but it proved a futile exercise for first division clubs
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Myers lands hat-trick of annual Sutton successes
THE Roger Sutton Memorial Trophy headed back to south west Wales in the hands of English Open Champion and Welsh International Martin Myers. Saturday's 'Sooty' shoot winner completed a hat-trick of wins by beating off stiff local opposition at Throckmorton
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Honour for carpet factory project
THE efforts of a developer to marry the old with the new in Kidd-erminster has brought it a major award. Kidderminster Civic Society has hailed the £6.5 million Green Street redevelopment by Morbaine by presenting the company with its Queen's Golden Jubilee
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Town endure more misery
Pershore Town 0, Bolehall Swifts 2 TOWN'S dismal form continued last weekend when they made it a mere eight points from 18 league matches since the turn of the year. The goals for and against record is also appalling. In their last five matches including
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War tales CD tops £3,000
A CD of wartime memories from Wyre Forest has made more than £3,000 in a six-month campaign - and there's still plenty more copies left in reserve. Orders poured in after the Jubilee Year CD was featured in the Shuttle/Times & News in October and
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Broadway's penalty prize after Sunday thriller
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League BROADWAY United Reserves became the first team to win an internal trophy on penalties when they lifted the Bluck Cup in a superb final at Common Road on Sunday. Before a large crowd, Broadway started brighter but
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Bill bags biggest net to take Spring Trophy
Evesham & District Disabled AC & Partnership's LAST Sunday again saw members of the turnout in numbers for another round of the popular Bradford and Bingley Spring Trophy staged at the Ash Pool, Manor Farm Leisure in Harvington. Bill Scarrott
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Calling caring grandparents
PARENTS and grandparents are needed to help cope with a growing demand to ease the pressure on families with young children in Wyre Forest. Home-Start Wyre Forest is now in its seventh year and wants volunteers with parenting experience to provide support
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Braille menu is first in 'awareness' initiative
A HOTEL has become the first business in Wyre Forest to take part in a scheme to help visually impaired customers. Stone Manor Hotel, near Kidderminster, has produced versions of its menu in large print and braille as part of a new Awareness Support initiative
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Carpet company profits 'better than expected'
THE SARS outbreak and war in Iraq have failed to stop a Kidderminster carpet firm making more money than it expected in the current financial year. Victoria plc has posted another stockmarket upgrade and now estimates pre-tax profits of not less than
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DJ in a spin ready for talent night
UP and coming DJ Marc Potter will spin his way into the spotlight after being added to the roster of an exciting talent showcase next week. Marc, from Stourport, will be "carving up the sounds of hip-hop house, soul funk, electro tec and drum and bass
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Super slimmer is six stone lighter
A STOURPORT woman who dropped eight dress sizes and lost six stone in 12 months is to start her own class to show others how it can be done. Alison Everley, 32, was too depressed to leave her home after the birth of her second child five years ago and
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No joke for top directing role
THEATRE-MAD Caroline Jester has made her mark on the big stage at the tender age of 28 by directing a major production of controversial drama The Blue Room. Kidderminster-born Caroline took the helm of the play, currently on a sell out tour of Britain
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Forestry activities ready to kick off
THIS month is a busy time in the Wyre Forest for anyone interested in wildlife and walking. The Forestry Commission's programme of events starts today with the first of a regular activity for pre-school children and their parents or carers. The hour-long
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1/5/03 - Solanki keeps Worcs in hunt
VIKRAM Solanki satisfied his hunger for first-class runs by top scoring for Worcestershire on the opening day of the Frizzell County Championship division two match against Northamptonshire at New Road. His valuable innings of 79 helped lift Worcestershire
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Variety on the cards
SOMETHING for everyone is on offer in a variety show being staged in Stourport next week. The All That Theatre Company, which boasts members aged from 11 to 20 from across the West Midlands, is performing at the town's civic centre on Saturday, May 10
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Hospice site sale could reach £1m
THE sale of Kemp Hospice's site to a developer could make up to £1 million to secure the move to Mason Road. There is planning permission to demolish two buildings at the current Sutton Park Road base in Kidderminster to accommodate nine detached and
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Chance to put pen to paper
WYRE Forest wordsmiths could see their work in a poetry anthology if they shine in a national competition. Last year Stourport's Chris Carter was one of 236 winners in the National Poetry Anthology but the organisers want a representative from all three
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Centenary 'adoption'
A BOWLING club celebrating its centenary has "adopted" Kemp Hospice for the year - meaning up to £1,000 could soon roll towards the charity. Kidderminster's Chester Road Bowling Club has already organised two events to boost Kemp's appeal - as well as
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On the trail of pubs
WORK up a thirst and find your way to a Cleobury Mortimer pub with a new walking guide. The King's Arms Hotel is one of 30 featured in Pub Strolls in Shropshire, a guide by Robert Smart. It points out items of interest on circular walks of between one-and-a-half
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Castle ready to make a noise
MAKE it and shake it when you get with the carnival rhythm at a workshop in the County Museum on Bank Holiday Monday. Dr Umbeat will be sharing the infectious rhythms of music from South America and Africa with anyone who wants to make a noise at Hartlebury
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Village team's bubbly win
A TIRELESS football team which has already raised thousands of pounds and is on target to drum up thousands more for Kemp Hospice has netted a bottle of bubbly. Hartlebury's Torton Turds has staged charity events for the appeal since last September, kicking
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Vikki on stage at club
TOP singer-songwriter Vikki Clayton is the big name guest lined up for Stourport's Galleon Acoustic Club on Sunday. She fronts Sandy Denny tribute band, The Nerve, and has performed with Fairport Convention at Cropredy since 1990. She also works with
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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2002/2003
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Thu 18 Cradley Town (Friendly) 1-0 (Crisp) Sat 20 WEST BROMWICH ALBION (Friendly) 1-6 (Burgess) Tue 23 STOURBRIDGE (Friendly) 1-3 (Lloyd) Sat 27 WILLENHALL TOWN (Friendly) 2-0 (Laydon, Palmer
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May 1, 2003
I AM pleased that the Shuttle/Times & News has set up an opinion survey about a local cinema. When many of us believed that there was an alternative site for a cinema I supported the application for listing of the Piano Building hoping that it might
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Lee marches into semis
STEPHEN Lee, the Bromsgrove-born snooker star, made it third time lucky at the Crucible last night as his reach the semi-finals of the World Championships. Lee, beaten twice at the quarter-final stage in the past, defeated Hong Kong's Marco Fu 13-7 to
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Host club collects ten trophies at annual test
EVESHAM Swimming Club's Annual Biathlon was successfully held on Sunday when almost 200 competitors from around the Midlands and South West were in action. It proved to be a successful event for the club's members who picked up ten of the individual and
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Cobras pipped at post
TWO wins and a defeat failed to lift Cotswold Cobras to victory in the National Floorball League finals. The Chipping Campden based club edged out Grantham in their opening match at Cheltenham in a game of seven goals. The Cobras conceded four in their
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Top quality crews head for Regatta
EVESHAM Rowing Club hosts its annual Regatta and Sprint Regatta events on Saturday and Sunday when they will be welcoming a high quality entry from clubs, schools and universities. More than 500 crews have entered over the two days that promise to provide
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Juniors face regional test
AN UNPRECEDENTED 11 Evesham juniors represent the Midlands in the Inter-Regional Championships at Nottingham on Monday. Anna Chilvers, Chloe Farrar, Emma Purfield and Beckie Wood compete in the J14 quads. Cherry Gayton and Emma Woodedd hope to build on
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Courts open for free play
LITTLETONS Tennis Club is open to everyone to play for free on Monday between 2 and 5pm. Play Tennis 2003 is run by the Lawn Tennis Association and the campaign offers everyone, especially beginners, the opportunity to pick up a racket. Littletons, voted
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Moss mighty attraction at Bank Holiday meeting
ON his day, Mighty Moss was up there with some of the best racehorses in the country and once gave the great Istabraq a run for his money at the Cheltenham Festival. Formerly trained by David Nicholson, he was always ridden by Fred Hutsby, now, he is
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Parsons secures GB spot
EVESHAM duathlete Michelle Parsons continued her fine early season form by confirming her selection for the Great Britain Age Group Team for the World Duathlon Championships in Switzerland in August. She finished fifth overall and first in her age group
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Littleton stutter in starter
THE opening matches of the Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League, which covers the South Warwickshire and District Area, took place last week. In Division One, last year's runners-up Littleton A surprisingly stuttered against Inkbe-rrow A, who ran out
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Bobby's on the oche
ONE of the sport's greatest showmen, Bobby George, will be in Bidford next Thursday. George is taking on a player from each of the Bidford League's 11 member clubs at the Bulls Head in the village. Ring John Evans on 01789 772242 for further information
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Latest homing returns
Evesham and District Flying Club TWELVE members sent 126 birds to Wincanton on April 26, liberated at 11am into a south east wind. 1 H Heckingbottom 18-7.55; 2 J Ankers 1801.73; 3 A Newman 1738.25; 4 H Heckingbottom 1712.47; 15 I Carenza 1705.93; 6 C
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Riders get a choice
TO CELEBRATE the 125th anniversary of the Cycle Touring Club, a couple of special events are planned for Sunday. The local CTC is organising introductory rides from Evesham and Pershore that will be led by experienced cyclists and offering a choice of
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Two new directors for First Milk firm
TWO new directors have been elected to the board of First Milk, Britain's leading farmer-owned milk business. Jim Fleming, from Lanarkshire, and Robert Shearlaw, from South Ayrshire, joined the board at its April meeting, returning it to full strength
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Go to May Fair!
BIDFORD Methodist Church is hosting a May Fair on Saturday, May 10. Stalls will include bria-a-brac, books, plants, cakes and preserves. Tea and coffee will also be available. There is disabled access too. The church is on Chapel Close, to the rear of
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Online news for US
I look forward to reading the Evesham Journal on line. It has been fifty years since I left Evesham to make my home in the US. One day as I was surfing the net I realised I could check on my home town news. It is wonderful to know that my hometown is
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1/5/03 Wolves wonder could be back
IRISH loan ace John Melligan could be in line for his Kidderminster Harriers' swan-song in Saturday's final Division Three fixture at home to Bristol Rovers. The exciting midfielder, who returns to Wolves in the summer, has delighted fans with 11 goals
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1/5/03 Healthy Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been assisting with a healthy living programme at the town's Sladen Middle School. Harriers' players paid a special visit on Tuesday to give the pupils a boost.
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In rich form
JOHN Riches scored 82 not out as Chaddesley Corbett beat Luctonians by nine wickets in Worcestershire League Division One. Luctonians 146, Chaddesley 149-1. Grenville Wilson's 48 with the bat was not enough for Chaddesley seconds who lost by 73 runs.
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1/5/03 Sinking Shrews
A DERBY clash has been lost to Kidderminster Harriers after Shrewsbury's relegation to the Conference was confirmed. The terrible end-of-season form of Kevin Ratcliffe's side continued with Tuesday's 3-2 home defeat to Carlisle who are now safe from the
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Fitting finale in Taylor over
BEWDLEY'S opening Worcestershire League Division Two match ended in a tie with Malvern after an eventful final over from Jason Taylor. Ten-man Malvern reached 155-6 in chasing 164 for victory before Taylor conceded seven runs off the first three balls
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Brewer birth is only bright spot
STOURPORT began their Worcestershire League Division Two campaign with a disappointing five-wicket defeat to visitors Brockhampton. Both sides were short of several regulars but Stourport were further weakened when Martin Brewer rushed to hospital after
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Police count up the guns
POLICE are "delighted" with the number of guns handed in during a month-long weapons amnesty. Officers are still calculating the exact number, but figures half-way through the amnesty showed that 196 firearms and 2,774 rounds of ammunition had been surrendered
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Cookley crush
COOKLEY made the worst possible start to their new Worcestershire League Division Two campaign with defeat to Alvechurch and Hopwood. Unable to field key players due to a registration delay, the villagers reshuffled but still felt confident enough to
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Burglar 'felt life was against him'
A PERSISTENT young offender escaped a custodial sentence after breaking into two homes to steal cash. The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, broke a window to steal a piggy bank containing £35 on Thursday, March 6, Worcester magistrates
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Tragic end to student party
A STUDENT party to celebrate the end of exams ended in tragedy after a teenager was killed as he made his way home, an inquest heard yesterday. Duncan Pimm, aged 16, was killed after being struck by a car driven by another partygoer on July 9 last year
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The race against clock for new R&D
A NEW city furniture store was due to open its doors today, run by one of the city's oldest retailers. Russell & Dorrell's new furniture store takes up all three floors of the old County Mills building, in Dolday, Worcester. Following three months
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Internet campaign nets speed benefits
COMPUTER users across Worcester are now surfing the internet faster after becoming switched on to the latest internet technology. Worcester broadband campaigner Dr Brian Gladman met city MP Mike Foster and British Telecom staff to mark the launch of the
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Widow donates unique collection of treasures
A COLLECTION of "unique" ancient Roman artefacts has been donated to a county school. More than 1,000 items were presented to Malvern College by Stephanie Bilton, whose husband, Norman, owned the artefacts before he died aged 61, in 2001. "This is a huge
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Teen pleads not guilty
A TEENAGER alleged to have "tried it on" with a girl in a field told police she had consented to heavy petting. But the 18-year-old girl told a jury at Worcester Crown Court that his advances were unwanted and left her feeling dirty. Damien Dalton, aged
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Pianoforte sortie
AN historic building at a city school has had its musical past revitalised for the start of the summer term. The introduction of a grand piano was one of the last touches in transforming Castle House, overlooking College Green, into The King's School,
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Man needed 50 stitches in head after fight outside a village pub
A FIGHT outside a village pub ended with a middle-aged man needing about 50 stitches around his eye, Gloucester Crown Court heard. In the dock was Blake Collins, aged 20, of Old School House, School Lane, Wick, Pershore, who admitted a charge of affray
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Easy access bus service
STATE-OF-THE-ART transport links are set to improve travel for Worcester residents with a new easy access bus service. Struggling with baby buggies and bags of shopping will be banished to the past with the launch of this landmark bus service for the
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Recycle without leaving the house
EVERY year, households in Worcestershire and Herefordshire produce nearly 400,000 tonnes of rubbish - but only a fraction of that is recycled. Now Worcester City Council wants to almost treble that rate in the city, from nine per cent to 24 per cent by
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Tories lash out over funding
CONSERVATIVE party chiefs have accused the Government of shifting the burden for funding West Mercia police to the taxpayer. According to a new research document published by Central Office, the police charge in the Council Tax bill has rocketed by 164
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Police name new man
WEST Mercia Police have appointed a new chief constable. Paul West will take over from Peter Hampson, who became Director General of the National Criminal Intelligence Service in March. The 45-year-old, Deputy Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police,
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D-day for Pershore hospital
TODAY is D-day for Pershore Cottage hospital as the consultation period on its future comes to a close. Now the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust will decide where to target health cuts to balance its £5.7m budget deficit. The trust's review of
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Woman gave up cocaine
A WOMAN who had cocaine worth more than £1,300 stashed in her bedroom gave up the drug after being prosecuted, Worcester Crown Court heard. Shelley Jones, aged 26, claimed, during a trial last month, the drug was for her own use. She was acquitted by
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Help for long-term sufferers
A SECOND course to help people with long-term illnesses starts later this month. The six-week self-management course, entitled Living a Healthy Life with Long-Term Illness, is part of a Department of Health initiative based on research in Britain and
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Hat's the way to celebrate a 50th birthday!
Fifty years of Springfield was celebrated by its past and present pupils with scavenger hunts, afternoon tea and a hat parade. The Alice Ottley Junior School in Worcester has been based in Brittania Square since 1953. Before, it was used as a maternity
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1/5/03 Stuart Brock after Hull
DISAPPOINTED keeper Stuart Brock said he hoped fans would remember Kidderminster Harriers' good season, rather than the 4-1 defeat at Hull on Saturday. But the 26-year-old realises the individual mistakes that have cost Harriers in their play-off chase
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Speed camera dates on web
DRIVERS are now being told when the district's only speed cameras are active after safety chiefs said they wanted to cut accidents not snare speeders. Information on when the two mobile cameras, installed last month on the A456 in Blakedown, are in use
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Ilmington
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Having enjoyed a talk about garden birds by Bert Coleman and armed with cups of tea and slices of cake, members of the club were in a relaxed mood for the AGM. After a review by the President of the busy Jubilee year, the treasurer gave
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Moreton
INTEREST AND LEISURE CLUB: It was a perfect spring day for the club outing to Exbury Gardens in Hampshire - the coach arrived there in good time. The gardens cover about 200 acres in size and there are so many interesting plants and shrubs to see. To
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Moreton
INTEREST AND LEISURE CLUB: It was a perfect spring day for the club outing to Exbury Gardens in Hampshire - the coach arrived there in good time. The gardens cover about 200 acres in size and there are so many interesting plants and shrubs to see. To
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Eckington
NEW RECREATION CENTRE: Two fund-raising events have been held recently; the car wash on Saturday, April 12 was well supported and raised £97. Many thanks to all those that supported the car wash and well done to all those working. The Easter Eggstravaganza
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Moreton
GARDENING CLUB: Held their Spring Show in the WI Hall. Once again thanks to the keenness of the members the show benches were a blaze of spring colours. Entries were similar to previous years with good blooms in all classes. The trophy winners were: The
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Church on the brink
Alvechurch are just a point away from the Alliance after the league's ground inspection committee gave Lye Meadow their seal of approval yesterday (Wednesday). And with chief title rivals Coventry Marconi fluffing their lines against Nuneaton Griffs last
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Wrongs don't make it right
SO that's what the search for and removal of weapons of mass destruction was all about. First we had Wicked Saddam, a man of few charms and answerable to no one! Then we had Wise Blair a man of few qualms when it comes to preferring advice from his much
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Micawber turns up for one night
THE Charles Dickens classic David Copperfield comes to The Theatre, Chipping Norton, for one night only next week when a special tour comes to town. The Eastern Angles have produced this latest version of the great story, which was much enjoyed by Suffolk
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Jubilee show for dancers
CHILDREN'S musical theatre takes place at the Civic Hall, Rother Street, Stratford, for three days beginning today when children from three to 18 celebrate the Hadland School of Dance Silver Jubilee. Phone 01789 296133 for details.
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Useful start to summer league
SWIMMING: Two teams from Wyre Forest Swimming Club produced third-place finishes in two galas on Saturday, despite missing some of their top swimmers. The 14-year-olds took the honours in the Mercian Summer League first round in Leamington where boys
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Law guides Cobras to sixth win in a row
BASKETBALL: A bad start failed to stop Airedale Kidderminster Cobras recording their sixth straight win with a 73-64 West Midlands Premier League success at TP Riley. Cobras were three points down by the first break and that was extended to five by half-time
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Honours List
Midland Combination Division One Winners 1952-53, 1954-55, 1965-66, 1967-68, 1968-69. Midland Combination Challenge Cup Winners 1953-54, 1987-88, 1991-92. Finalists 1954-55, 1971-72, 1983-84, 1988-89, 1989-90. Midland Combination Premier Division Winners
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Appearances and Goals 2002/03
Statistics 2002-03 Gary Barnett Apps 15 (1), Gls 2; Adam Blake (1); James Brown 2 (8); Darren Bullock 21, 7 (nlwc); Tom Cudworth 3, 0 (nlwc); Paul Davies 1 (2), 1 (nlwc); Matt Gardiner 18, 3 (nlwc); Tim Hart 14, 0; Nick Heath 5; Paul Hunter 13 (2), 6
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Handy Holbeches
CYCLING: Father and son team Len and Rob Holbeche won the Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club's first time trial of the season on a 10-mile course. The race at Warndon, Worcester, was either for teams of two riders or for individuals. The Holbeches completed
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Scramble home
GOLF: A fun competition, a Texas Scramble, was held at Little Lakes with Tommy Venables, Bob Hill and Mike Wood winning. Results: Venables, Hill, Wood 62.6 nett; Matt Whitehouse, Tony Rigsby, John Debar 64.6; Mike Jones, Garry Barth, John Robson 68.2.
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Voting today in district elections
VOTERS go to the polls today as elections are held in 14 of Wyre Forest District Council's 18 wards. Voters will also be going to the polls in Hartlebury to elect a councillor to represent the village on Wychavon District Council. And there will be elections
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Fairbrothers' fine drive at hilly trial
MOTORSPORT: Kidderminster brothers Simon and Chris Fairbrother finished seventh in Bewdley Motor Cycle Club's Hooper Trophy trial over the Clee Hills on Sunday. The event, a British Sidecar Trials Championship round, was won by Dronfield husband-and-wife
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Coaches' cheer in award feast
GYMNASTICS: Seven coaches from Wyre Forest Gymnastics School passed their qualifications during the Easter break. Charlotte Anson, Alix Pochribniak and Sophie Yarwood picked up their general assistant coach award. Cali Taylor, Michaela Wilkins, Jessica
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Stourport clinch district success
NETBALL: Girls from Stourport High School's year 10 proved hard to beat at a Wyre Forest district netball competition. They won all their games at Wolverley High School on their way to qualifying for the county event. Despite having to turn out with only
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Quick drop for Bs
CHESS: Kidderminster's B team have been relegated after one season in Wolverhampton and District League Division One. Captain Mike Kitchen, Mark Riley, Ken Durnell, Bill Pugh, Clive Billinge, Terry Pountney, John Varilone, Kevin Brant, Derek Digger and
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STUART BROCK - Goalkeeper. 26/9/76. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 1.
Released by Aston Villa, Brock signed for Harriers in September 1997 after a short spell at Northampton Town where he failed to make an appearance. He made his Harriers first-team debut in November of the same year and has proved himself a fine shot-stopper
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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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KENNY COLEMAN - Right-back, centre-back. 20/9/82. 6ft. Squad number 26.
The third player signed by Ian Britton on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers this season, following Mark Clyde and John Melligan. Stocky six-foot defender Coleman, only just turned 20, has been a regular reserve teamer for Wolves but is yet to break into
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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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HUGH MCAULEY - Midfield, forward 13/5/77. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 14.
Joined Harriers on a free transfer until the end of this season after being released by rivals Cheltenham Town. McAuley played 100 league games and scored nine goals for Cheltenham over nearly four campaigns, including 25 games in Division Two, but fell
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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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ANDY BISHOP - Forward. 19/10/82. 6ft. Squad number 27.
Has joined Harriers on loan for the season from Division One side Walsall to gain experience of first-team football. A prolific scorer in the youth teams at the Bescot Stadium, Bishop also found the net for the reserves this season but was yet to make
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WILLOW MARSH FISHERY
THERE has been excellent sport on the Dragonfly Pool with individual carp catches up to 20lb falling to sweetcorn and meat baits. Sunday Morning, Allens Cross AC, Dragonfly: W Wells 33-10, William Wilson 17-12, S Bennett 11-9. The weekly Friday Evening
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SHATTERFORD LAKE
ON the Masters Lake, 25 anglers caught 60 trout between them with an average weight of 6lb. The best flies were viva and buzzers but one man caught four trout to 8lb 4oz, using an orange fritz. The Stella suited viva and damsel nymph flies but a Bromsgrove
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Still awaiting switchboard answer
I WRITE to advise your readers that the League of Friends of Kidder-minster Hospitals is still awaiting acceptance from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust of the offer of up to £80,000 to subsidise the Kidderminster Hospital switchboard, thereby ensuring
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OLD BEAR AC
JUNIORS, Canal: E Truesdale 0-13-8dr, A Buxton 0-7-0, W Coldrick 0-4-8. Seniors, Stackpool: S Boulter 6-12, J Oakes 6-5, S Rowe 3-14. A cutting-out party is set for Sunday on the Stackpool, meeting at 10am.
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Town not a hopeless mess
I COMPLETELY disagree with the remarks made by Margaret Bradley (Shuttle/Times and News, April 17) that Kidderminster is a "hopeless mess". In the last few years, Kidderminster has made great strides. We have Crossley Park, B and Q, the lovely new library
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Judge's warning for 18-year-old
A JUDGE told a Wolverley teenager they were likely to meet again unless he mended his ways. Darren Clifford was appearing before Judge Marten Coates at Warwick Crown Court where he admitted charges of aggravated vehicle taking and driving with no insurance
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HARRIERS ARMS AC
SOLHAMPTON: L. Wilson 35-6, C Hyde 25-14, P Hyde 24-4, M Carey 19-13, J Monger 17-0. The next match is at The Jam Factory on May 11.
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College does not inspire confidence
THERE have been a number of letters from Kidderminster Civic Society in the Shuttle/Times and News, defending it against criticism since its actions resulted in the listing of the Piano Building on architectural "merit". In one of them it was explained
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Get your skates on
I THOUGHT that the skate park in Kidderminster had closed down so I never go. (Cash threat to skate park, Shuttle/Times and News, April 17). I know a lot of people who want to skate but think the closest park is in Birmingham. So the owners should advertise
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Title takers are held
CHAMPIONS Bewdley Town drew 1-1 at home to Blackheath on Saturday after the visitors equalised with about 10 minutes left. Craig Forbes scored the goal for Bewdley who will be presented with the West Midlands League Division One South title after Saturday's
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Town endure more misery
Pershore Town 0, Bolehall Swifts 2 TOWN'S dismal form continued last weekend when they made it a mere eight points from 18 league matches since the turn of the year. The goals for and against record is also appalling. In their last five matches including
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'Olde worlde' charm at risk
AFTER reading the letters regarding motorcyclists parking at Severnside North, Bewdley, I would like to point out it is the only stretch of riverside where residents and visitors can bring their children to view and feed wildlife in safety. That is why
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Broadway's penalty prize after Sunday thriller
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League BROADWAY United Reserves became the first team to win an internal trophy on penalties when they lifted the Bluck Cup in a superb final at Common Road on Sunday. Before a large crowd, Broadway started brighter but
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Dog bite back to take revenge on Blockley
BLOCKLEY Sports are making a late bid for promotion to Herald Division One after picking up their 12th league win of the season. Terry Santry, Derek Burrows and Darren Balhatchet all scored twice in a 6-1 defeat of promotion rivals Dog and Pheasant. The
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Sars scare a false alarm
A SARS scare in Malvern last week proved to be a false alarm. A teenage pupil at Malvern Girls' College, who had spent the Easter holidays at her home in Hong Kong, was taken away by paramedics in masks and gloves last Friday to Birmingham's Heartland
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Concern after shock surge in stray dogs in Wychavon
EVESHAM has been hit by a dramatic surge in the number of stray dogs, with almost as many on the loose in the town during April as there were throughout the whole of the Wychavon district a month earlier. The scale of the problem is getting as bad as
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Callum goals secure double
WYRE Forest Brintons have completed the double in their first season after beating Halas Hawks 2-0 in the Stourport and District Youth League U-12s cup final. Callum Donohue scored twice for undefeated Forest Brintons who were already Division One champions
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An anxious wait
FERNDALE Girls U-16s must wait to find out whether they have taken the Central Warwickshire League title after winning their final game 1-0 against Royal Eagles. The championship will not be decided until rivals Dudley and Leafield play their remaining
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Regal closes after cinema lacks profit
THE REGAL cinema in Evesham was due to close today through lack of support from cinema-goers. The owner of the small independent company running the Regal, Lee Allwood of Orion Cinemas, said he was trading at a loss. He said: "Our six month lease has
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Take care, Noreen
THE caretaker at The Littletons School retired from her job this week after 19 years. Noreen Belej, of Shinehill Lane, South Littleton, started work at the school in May 1985 and retired on Tuesday aged 65. She is moving away from the area to live near
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Tackle parking first
I CAN only assume that Councillor Howard Martin never shops in Kiddermin-ster and tries to find a place to park his car! (Giving new life to empty shops, (Shuttle Times & News, April 24) The main reason for empty shops is poor parking facilities,
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It is like a jungle out there...
BERIC and Barbara Willcox, the parents of actress Toyah, will be nervously glued to their television set until the end of their daughter's trial in jungle hell. Toyah, who lives in Pershore, is one of ten willing victims staring in the hit ITV show I'm
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Finals' weekend
THREE Wyre Forest teams will be involved in the Mercian Elgar Junior League cup finals on Sunday at Malvern Town Football Club. Burlish Olympic U-15s take on Peopleton Juniors in the Andy Wardroper Memorial Trophy from 12.30pm. Mostyn Rangers U-14s face
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A Walkabout weekend
THE Cropthorne Walkabout will take place this May Day Bank Holiday weekend. This annual event has become an important part of the village calendar. Cropthorne boasts one of the county's finest Saxon remains, a carved stone cross head. The relic forms
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Rangers are champions
MOSTYN Rangers U-15s clinched the Mercian Elgar Junior League Division Two with five games left. Anthony Stevenson is top scorer with more than 50 goals for the Stourport side who play at the Chainwire Club. The squad was made up of Bennitto Scirocca,
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MP pins debate down on tax
MID Worcestershire MP Peter Luff prompted a debate in the House of Commons this week on whether the government was responsible for Worcestershire's recent council tax rise. Mr Luff challenged local government minister Nick Raynsford to admit the government's
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Killer dog in flock attack
A KILLER dog wreaked havoc among a flock of free-range geese, ducks and hens - some of them rare breeds - in a field near Pershore. Finding the dead and dying birds scattered about the field left owner Elaine Connor absolutely devastated. "I don't think
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Youngsters sign off on a winning note
Evesham Utd Robins U-9 2, Peopleton 0 ROBINS ended the season on a victorious note by winning the Ambassador Cup final in a tight game against a spirited Peopleton side. In front of a large crowd the first half was even with chances few and far between
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Bobby's the boy
CHADDESLEY Corbett U-13s hammered Bromyard 43-0 in a great return from their tour of Carmarthenshire. Bobby Lawrenson (two), Matt Wilson, Ryan Pring, Sam Bower, Alex Price scored the tries to round off their inaugural season in style. In the Old Hales
