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8/5/03 Youth team end league campaign with a win
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers U-18s defeated Bedworth 4-2 on Tuesday in their final Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division game of the season. David Stanbra (two), Tom Willmore and Chris McHale scored the goals. Youth teamers Paul Oakey and Nick Heath
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Man is arrested in child porn inquiry
A RETAIL manager from Malvern has been arrested in a police operation to smash an international paedophile ring. The 36-year-old man, who has not been named, is thought to be a member of a group known as The Brotherhood. He has been arrested in connection
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Five-year wait to find settled home
A DISABLED who has been waiting half a decade to call somewhere "home" has finally been granted his wish. Former BT technician Barrie Such has spent the last five years in and out of hospital and nursing homes after being paralysed in a fall from a telegraph
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King's pupils praised for telling their tall tales
PUPILS at The King's School, Worcester, are celebrating their success after launching a company that sells a CD of children's stories, called TellTales. The CD has won them a place in the Worcestershire and Herefordshire final of the Young Enterprise
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Extra cash for schools staff
STAFF from nearly 90 schools in Worcestershire and Herefordshire have been handed cash bonuses for raising teaching standards. The money is part of this year's School Achievement Awards, worth around £5,700 for a typical primary school and £25,700 for
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'It's about time she was put behind bars'
TEENAGE terror Sarah Martin may have been sentenced to four years in custody -- but residents in Warndon still live in fear of abusive teenagers. Some are concerned that with Martin gone, other youths will take over her position as "ringleader" of the
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Man who died on bail was drug user
THE man found dead at his home in Worcester was a known drug user, a Worcestershire coroner has revealed. Christopher Woolley was found dead at his home in Avon Road, Tolladine, on Friday, May 2. The police investigation into the death of the 25-year-old
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Parents of Rachel will 'get the answers they deserve'
THE parents of the tragic heroin victim Rachel Whitear have been promised answers about how their daughter died. A new investigation into the death of will be supervised by the Police Complaints Authority. The announcement comes after the Evening News
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City's night blight
THE starry night sky is fast disappearing over Worcester as light pollution blots out the Milky Way. The city centre sky is now as well-lit at night as the sky over Birmingham. The area of light pollution has spread since 1993, according to night blight
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Bring us your unused drugs
RESIDENTS are being urged to clean out their medicine cupboards and back a Droitwich drugs amnesty. Unwanted prescription pills, creams and dressings will be accepted for one week in June, no questions asked, at collection centres across the town. Organisers
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'Bogus police hijack'
A lorry carrying computer equipment worth £171,000 was flagged down by bogus policemen and hijacked soon after leaving an Evesham company, Worcester Crown Court has heard. Driver Alan Jones, aged 57, was forced from his cab at gunpoint, tied up and bundled
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The sounds of Africa
PERSHORE students got a taste of Africa this week when a special guest hosted a workshop at the high school. Zambian music teacher Goodson Mbewe was visiting the area to promote links between the communities and schools of Pershore and Ndola, his own
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Our community hospital victory!
HEALTH officials have scrapped plans for a community hospital at Heathlands to concentrate on building a hospital and health centre on the Civic Centre site in Pershore. Heart of England Housing and Care, which owns the Heathlands site, said the 60 en-suite
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Tramp is assisted by a local benefactor
A TRAMP in the Worcester Workhouse proved the effectiveness of speaking out on his own behalf at this time 100 years ago. The Journal of 1903 explained: "Mr Chambers, a workhouse inmate, is sick but resolute. He suffers from consumption, and a medical
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Rain damages much of the fruit crop
UNLIKE this year's virtual springtime drought, the same season a century ago was hit by much rainfall. The Journal of 1903 tells the story: "Present indications point to an exceptionally unfavourable year for fruit consumers. The rainfall in many districts
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2002/3 Season
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Thursday, May 8 Premier Division: Dudley Town v Malvern Town (7.45). RESULTS EXPRESS & STAR LEAGUE - West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division 17/8/02: Bustleholme 2, Malvern Town 2 (D Roberts (pen), D
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The Piano Building debate Being deluded by developers
KIDDERMINSTER CIVIC SOCIETY STATES ITS CASE THE views of the society have already been succinctly stated but a short re-statement is clearly necessary if your readers are not to be deluded by the statement of the developers in your last issue. The historical
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Anti-carpet ad is slated
A LINO manufacturer's claims carpets are harmful to children and increase the risk of asthma 14-fold have been thrown out by the advertising watchdog. The Kidderminster-based Carpet Foundation - which represents three carpet firms in the district and
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Bridge toll house remembered
THE site of the historic Bewdley toll house, built as part of the legendary Thomas Telford bridge but subsequently demolished, is being marked by the town's civic society. A section of pavement - still protruding onto the highway on the Wribbenhall side
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Crime fight is town first
A GROUND-BREAKING scheme uniting residents, businesses, schools and churches in the fight against crime has been launched. The pilot initiative - overseen by the police - aims to cut anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in the Newtown area of Stourport
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Mum helps tackle yob problem - Teamwork is clean-up key
RESIDENTS living near Burcher Green and Offmore shopping centres in Kidderminster have been fed-up with "intimidation" from gangs of youngsters. Now they have two reasons to be cheerful - the police have acted to drive the key troublemakers away, and
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Wellesbourne
BAHA'IS: The Baha'is of Wellesbourne invited the friends from Stratford, Redditch, Rugby, Solihull, Leamington, Wellesbourne, Sherbourne and Edgbaston to come together and celebrate the holiest day in the Bahai calendar. April 21 is the day which Baha'is
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Bidford
OUT AND ABOUT: On Saturday and Sunday there is an art and craft fair at Chapel House, Ardens Grafton. A May Fair is being held at the Methodist Hall on Saturday at 10am, with tea, coffee and numerous stalls. Salford Priors Drama Group is putting on three
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Mickleton
PARISH COUNCIL: The monthly meeting was held in King George's Hall. Coun L Stowe chaired the meeting. Two councillors are leaving, coun T Begg and coun Fawcett. The vacancies will be advertised though the extra members could be co-opted. The question
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Pershore
GARDENING CLUB: The members and visitors to the April meeting were treated to a talk by Keith Orchard Robinson, entitled The Derbyshire Custom of Well Dressing. The custom originated 650 years ago to give thanks for water for the area. His audience were
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Excellent year for blossom in the Vale
IT'S apple blossom time in the Vale of Evesham and this year's display is blooming beautiful. "The blossom does look very good this year, the trees are covered," said Nick Dunsby, of Paul Dunsby and Sons, who grows a wide variety of apples at Cotswold
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We are making the difference
I would like to correct an inaccuracy in last week's article on our organisation's application to the Lottery Fund. Unfortunately, it was reported that we were a "housing association ". Far from it ! We are the Evesham Sheltered Housing Tenants' Association
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The sky at night deserves respect
EVERYONE is awed by the natural beauty of the stars overhead - but it's a view that is rapidly disappearing around the globe. Take Worcester as an example. According to experts,the city centre sky is now as well-lit at night as the sky over Birmingham
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One to give Ozzy a run for his money
HE'S larger than life and gives Ozzy Osbourne a run for his money on the theatrical stakes. I'm talking of course about Alice Cooper, whose name Alice may suggest gender-bending, but lets face it - it must have taken a real man to change his name to Alice
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Reptile girl captured by the boys...
REPTILE House are hoping to be on the road to success in the music stakes - after releasing their first CD. The guys from Worcester, who have been together for a year, also hope to give male music fans a bit of a treat with their very own snake girl.
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Keeping his eye on the audience
A TRUE Pillock of the Community is appearing in a show of the same name when one of Britain's most talented character comedians comes to Tewkesbury. Expect to be monitored by ex-security guard John Shuttleworth, star of BBC 2's 500 Bus Stops and four
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Health party to go it alone
LEADER Liz Davies insists it will be business as usual for the coming year despite Health Concern losing overall control of Wyre Forest District Council. Last Thursday's election saw the number of seats held by the group formed in protest at the downgrading
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Thriller on stage
SHIPSTON Amateur Dramatic Society is staging the thriller Night Must Fall by Emlyn Williams at The Townsend Hall in Sheep Street tonight until Saturday. Tickets (£3-£5) are available from Wyntons in Sheep Street or on the door.
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Still going strong - at 91
ANOTHER four years serving Stourport beckons for 91-year-old councillor Elizabeth Mills after she topped the Lickhill poll. Mrs Mills - who has been on the town council continuously since its inauguration in 1974 - said she was happy to be back for another
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Town council back in Conservative hands
THE Conservatives have returned to power in Stourport after eight years in exile - and pledged to kick politics out of the council chamber. The town turned blue last Thursday with the Tories picking up 11 seats, nearly double Labour's haul of six, and
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From London to Durham for judo's golden Greg
JUDO: Well-travelled Greg Oertel headed from one end of England to the other over the weekend to win golds at both events. The Samurai Judo Club star made a great impression at the Willesden Open in London on Saturday and the Durham Open the following
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What's On
THURSDAY: Kidderminster: Library - Dawn Gwilt and Janine Smith. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - The Carl Palmer Band. Wulfrun Hall - The Silver Stars Come Out To Shine. Little Civic - The Basement. Birmingham: Symphony Hall - Ladysmith Black Mambazo. BMI
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STOURPORT TOWN COUNCIL RESULTS
ARELEY KINGS EAST Terence Higgins (Labour) 429 Reginald Knott (Lab) 400 Violet Higgs (Lab) 376 Geoffrey Bulmer (Conservative) 269 ARELEY KINGS WEST Maureen Mason (Con) 502 Michael Partridge (Con) 372 Allan Wood (Con) 351 James Cooper (Lab) 283 James Shaw
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Wheelie bin issue crucial
VICTORIOUS Labour councillor Lynn Hyde said it was the thorny issue of wheelie bin collections which won back her seat on Thursday night. Mrs Hyde is back representing Habberley and Blakebrook following her pledge to fight to keep weekly collections,
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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 19, 0; Nick Heath 8, 1; Paul Hunter 13 (2),
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Vow to climb out of trough
LABOUR members in Wyre Forest are picking up the pieces after an election which saw them hit their lowest ebb since the late 1970s. Despite former mayor Lynn Hyde snatching a Health Concern seat back in Kidderminster, the party's overall representation
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First victory in Cannock
BASKETBALL: Airedale Kidderminster Cobras clinched their first away win at Cannock Chase Panthers since the two clubs joined the West Midlands Premier League. Cobras triumphed 64-58 to increase their unbeaten run to seven games after a fabulous first-quarter
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Couple 'over the moon'
A HUSBAND-and-wife political partnership is back in business after Peter Dyke rejoined his other half as a district councillor. The Liberal Democrat, who lost his Aggborough and Spennells seat 12 months ago, recaptured it when he trounced Health Concern
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Circuit cheer in Blacker show
CYCLING: Phil Blacker won his first race of the season for Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club in the British Cycling National Circuit Series for second, third and fourth category riders at Birmingham's NEC. Blacker achieved the club's best result of the season
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Cleobury double for independents
AN exciting night in Cleobury Mortimer saw both Health Concern district councillors ousted and a shake-up at parish level. A close call in the race for two seats on South Shropshire District Council saw Shaunah Murrell lose to independent candidate Kenneth
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District athletes bag first places
ATHLETICS: There were 16 Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club members in the first Women's Track and Field League event, held at Stourport Sports Club. First places: Bobby Tanser (U-15s, B high jump 1.10metres), Charlotte Berrington (U-15s, A high
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Snooks on course
SNOOKER: Snooks A will win the Kidderminster Wednesday League unless they get hammered in their final match. Franche B, certain of at least second place, are six points adrift but can only tie at the top if they win 5-0 and Snooks lose by the same score
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Juniors welcome
TENNIS: Bewdley begin their summer junior sessions tomorrow with supervised fun activities for all standards from 5pm. The Friday evening juniors night will also include a barbecue at around 7pm with last year's members and any newcomers all invited.
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Pub signs are 'hazard to drivers'
THE puzzle of the missing pub boards has been partially solved after highways chiefs admitted swiping some. But the mystery has deepened with the two parties at loggerheads over just how many of the advertising blackboards have been taken. Landlord Ray
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Kitchens' hot run
CHESS: Father-and-son partnership Michael and Peter Kitchen did their best to pull off a shock result on Kidderminster Pawns' trip to Malvern Dolphins in Worcester and District League Division One. Captain M Kitchen won his game and P Kitchen drew with
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STUART BROCK - Goalkeeper. 26/9/76. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 1.
Released by Aston Villa, Brock signed for Harriers in September 1997 after a short spell at Northampton Town where he failed to make an appearance. He made his Harriers first-team debut in November of the same year and has proved himself a fine shot-stopper
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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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This is Evesham United Football Club - Fixtures & Results - 2002/3 season
Dr Martens League Western Division AUGUST SAT, 17 GRESLEY ROVERS 1-0 Scorer, Bullock Att, 111 Mon, 19 Solihull Borough (a) 2-2 Lutz, Pinkney 216 Sat, 24 Taunton Town (a) 2-3 Bullock, Preedy 358 MON, 26 CINDERFORD TOWN (H) 3-1 Jukes, May (2) 134 Sat, 31
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DANNY WILLIAMS - Midfield 12/7/79. 6ft 1in. Squad number 4.
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
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SAM SHILTON - Left midfield. 21/7/78. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 11.
The son of former England goalkeeping legend Peter spent two seasons at Hartlepool before his free transfer move to Third Division opposition Harriers. An attacking midfielder who also filled in at wing-back, he moved from Plymouth Argyle to Coventry
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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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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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BO HENRIKSEN - Forward. 7/2/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 12.
A player with an impressive reputation in homeland Denmark, Henriksen signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Aggborough in February 2002. The flamboyant striker, who impressed in an initial three-month loan spell with an immaculate first touch, signed from
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ANDY BISHOP - Forward. 19/10/82. 6ft. Squad number 27.
Has joined Harriers on loan for the season from Division One side Walsall to gain experience of first-team football. A prolific scorer in the youth teams at the Bescot Stadium, Bishop also found the net for the reserves this season but was yet to make
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Cleared of sex assault
A 17-YEAR-OLD from Kidderminster has been cleared by a jury of a sex assault on a girl in a field. Damien Dalton insisted the girl consented to a heavy petting session. At Worcester Crown Court he was cleared of indecent assault at the end of a two-day
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Bewdley toast triumph
BEWDLEY Town have taken the West Midlands League Division One South champions' shield - but look set to stay put at the same level. The champions, in need of floodlights to progress to the Premier Division, were unable to secure a ground-share deal with
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Prison for punching girlfriend
A WOMAN suffered a broken jaw after she told her boyfriend their relationship was over. Vincent Walmsley accused 19-year-old Louisa Sewell of seeing another man and punched her in the face, Worcester Crown Court heard. Her jaw was broken in two places
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Mick's big day
WOLVERLEY man Mick Fletcher will be rewarded for consistent refereeing displays when he takes the whistle for Saturday's FA Vase final at West Ham United's Upton Park. The Football League official is in charge of the non-league clash between Brigg Town
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Hands up for the cup victors Arms
KIDDERMINSTER and District League Junior Cup success is being toasted by Sunday Division Two side Brintons Arms who defeated Bromley 5-2 in the final. And two more Wyre Forest teams have reached cup finals over the last week. Mostyn Rangers beat lower-ranked
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Woman is banned from contacting grandmother
A GRANDMOTHER has won a court order banning her former daughter-in-law from contacting her. Kathleen Roper, of The Glebe, Abberley, applied for an interim injunction against Elizabeth Roper which was granted by Worcester County Court on April 29. The
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OLD BEAR AC
A JUNIORS contest will be held on Saturday on the Stackpool, to be drawn at 9am. A seniors contest is on Sunday on the Willow Pool at Boldings. The first 22 names will be accepted and anglers should meet at the venue for 7am.
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Cup finals ahead for villagers
THE Ash family are particularly happy for Chaddesley Corbett's Sunday side who have a cup final on Sunday. Chaddesley face Gornal in the Sunday Minor Cup at Walshes Meadow from 2.30pm in a reward for the re-formed team. The Kidderminster League Division
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999 crews face rise in attacks
THE number of violent attacks on ambulance crews operating in the county has tripled in the last year, despite the introduction of a "zero tolerance" policy. There were a total of 119 violent incidents, including verbal abuse, threats and physical abuse
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New league's a hit
OPENING skirmishes in the newly formed North Cotswold Primary Schools Football League have left Bourton-on-the-Water and Shipston at the head of the standings. The idea to form the league came from Graeme Davidson, head teacher at Mickleton in an attempt
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Fourth attempt
SERIAL runners-up Burlish Olympic Ladies aim for their first piece of silverware in the Hospital Cup final on Sunday. Olympic, who finished second in the County League, lost the League Cup final 1-0 to Worcester at Walshes Meadow on Sunday. Last week,
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Sign off with home defeat
Evesham Utd 2, Clevedon Tn 4 NOT for the first time this season - and thankfully the last - refereeing decisions conspired to work against the Robins, writes Mervyn Collins. A yellow card for kicking out and then pushing over Wesley Joyce was a travesty
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Farm was home to Doolittles
I AM attempting to find a photograph or drawing showing Aggborough farmhouse, off Hoo Road, before it was demolished to make way for Kidderminster College. The farm, though not necessarily the demolished building, was home to one branch of the Doolittle
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WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC
HAY Farm contest: R Burrow 14-5, P Bruce 12-4, D Saunders 11-5, N Hill 10-9, B Hemmings 10-8. Sunday's match is at Monkhall (owl) and anglers should meet at the venue at 7.45am for breakfast.
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League sign off is a struggle for Littleton
Littleton 2, Chelmsley Town 1 LITTLETON completed their Midland Combination League programme with a far from convincing win against the side at the foot of Division Two. Indeed, had it not been for a commanding performance from Adam Moss in goal, Chelmsley
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Sad day for the red rose of England
ON Wednesday, April 23, I was the most conspicuous person in the whole of Stourport. You might ask how that came to be. I will explain. I was wearing the red rose of England to commemorate St George's Day. If readers recall, St George is the patron saint
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Junior players wanted
IF you are a keen footballer and would be interested in developing your game and playing for one of Evesham United's junior teams next season, then contact one of the people listed below. If you join the club's training sessions you will be coached by
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Knockout finalists warm up
THE season's final two matches in the Stratford Alliance take place tomorrow and Saturday. Stratford Town Football Club stages the Edwards of Stratford Cup Final tomorrow evening, kick-off 7.30pm, when Badsey Rangers face Shipston Excelsior. League action
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BANKSIDERS AC
MONKHALL: 1 Mark Brickles, 2 Mick Swalwell, 3 Roy Griffiths. Worcestershire Canal: 1 Dave Lavelle, 2 Dennis Moles, 3 Mick Brickles. The next meeting is an afternoon match at Elmbridge on Sunday and anglers are asked to meet at noon. For further information
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Holiday chemist snag
WHY was there no "emergency chemist" open in Stourport on Easter Sunday? The only chemist available was Lloyds in Kidderminster, four miles away. If you have no transport how are you going to get there? Where do you park? I managed to get there and waited
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PARK INN AC
WILLOW Marsh: Kevin Driver 30-2, Barry Chesson 29-14, Mark McGinley 21-9, Dave Peters 8-11. Saturday at the Park Inn is presentation night, starting at 7.30pm.
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Barrie's going home at last
A FOUR-year campaign to enable a Vale man paralysed in an accident to live at home rather than in hospital is close to a happy conclusion. Barrie Such, aged 57, a former BT technician from Badsey, was injured when he fell from a telegraph pole while working
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Hijack lorry trial begins
A lorry carrying computer equipment worth £171,000 was flagged down by bogus policemen and hijacked soon after leaving an Evesham company, a jury heard. Driver Alan Jones, aged 57, was forced from his cab at gunpoint and bundled into the boot of a car
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Highway bosses listen to complaints and act
HIGHWAY chiefs have introduced a new traffic control system on the A46 at Hinton-on-the-Green following complaints of hold-ups from road users. The traffic management system is in operation because of the construction of a new cycle path alongside the
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Road madness
WELL done to the council - county or local - and the Highways Agency for the wonderful use of taxpayers money in the various road-narrowing schemes in Kidderminster. At a time when traffic flow should be increased and thus the pollution from cars going
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What a Walkabout success
THIS year's Cropthorne Walkabout has been pronounced a runaway success by organisers. The event was held over the Bank Holiday weekend and attracted large crowds to the village. Some residents opened their gardens to the public, and visitors also admired
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Residents fear: new housing, more traffic
VILLAGERS fear a planned housing development on the former Harvington Garage site could increase traffic dangers on a busy main road. Residents and parish councillors claim vehicles speeding along the village's main street already endanger lives and that
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Miss out on second place
Malvern Tn Wdrs 4, Evesham Utd U-13 3 IN a bid to hang on to runners-up spot, United finished off their league campaign with a visit to newly crowned Mercian League champions. In a close game in blustery conditions it was the home side who struck first
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Woman's bag snatched on way to vote
AN elderly woman had her handbag snatched as she made her way to her local polling station in Pershore to vote in last week's local elections. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened at around 1.55pm last Thursday. A youth in
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Cleobury's triumph for President
THE traditional President's Day match saw Cleobury Mortimer record a 45-20 victory with their best display of the season over a mixed Kidderminster Carolians firsts and seconds team. Winger Mark Little darted through holes in the defence to put Cleobury
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Clarke signs for Telford
HEREFORD United defender Matt Clarke has left the club to sign for Nationwide Conference rivals Telford United. The 28-year-old rejected a new contract to stay at Edgar Street and has agreed a two-year deal with the Shropshire club. Clarke, who made 160
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Counties let their crown slip
SHROPSHIRE won the Robinson Low Francis North Midlands Championship for the first time since 1985 with a 32-16 win over defending champions Worcestershire & Herefordshire at Stourbridge last night. The combined counties opened up a ten points lead
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Hinshelwood makes return
WORCESTER centre Ben Hinshelwood is back in the Scotland rugby union squad for the first time since November. The 26-year-old fractured his left leg in the game against Otley in January and was forced to miss the RSB Six Nations after impressing in the
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Robins and Perry in awards success
STEVE Robins and David Perry are the first winners of the Evening News/Fearnley Factory Shop Cricketer of the Week awards for the new season. The new-look award now sees prizes awarded for the best batsman and best bowler of the week. And outstanding
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Master of stage and screen is landing in Malvern
HE'S a famous stage actor, a Star Ship captain and has recently revealed himself as the planet's most powerful telepath. Is there no end to Patrick Stewart's powers? Well, it seems not, and to use up all those Star Trek clichs at the start: Now he's beaming
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Life is a cabaret for Hall's Southern stars
BROADWAY'S Lifford Hall turns into a cabaret club next week when people can enjoy a good night out and help raise money for local good causes at the same time. John and Tracy Southern are getting together with other family members and friends to stage
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER AGE CONCERT OVER-60s PUB LUNCH CLUB
Meetings are usually held on the first Monday of the month at the King's Arms, but this month's meeting will take place next Monday due to the Bank Holiday. Lunches have to be booked in advance - telephone 01299 271672.
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER READING GROUP
This month's book, Blott on the Landscape, by Tom Sharpe, will be discussed on Monday in Cleobury Library, the meeting to start at 8pm. Anyone wishing to join the group can obtain the book from the library.
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KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT ARTHRITIS SELF HELP GROUP
Louise Powell will be the guest speaker at the meeting on Monday, May 19, at Holy Innocents Community Centre, Kidderminster. The subject of her talk will be Hand and Nail Care. There will be a celebratory cake to mark the group's 10th anniversary. Members
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
There will be two rides on Sunday. The A ride, starting at 9am will visit The Fleece in Bretforten, the oldest inn in Worcestershire. The C ride will start at 9.30am and this is a half day ride to Mamble Craft Centre. Both rides leave from The Green,
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Artist's show
A SPRING Exhibition by ceramics artist Louise Darby will be complemented by work by a jeweller and a photographer. Meet them for a look, a chat and a drink for free at Clay Barn, Redhill, near Alcester, behind The Stag pub. It is open from Friday to Monday
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WOMEN'S ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Every weekday, volunteers deliver a hot meal to people in Kidderminster, but due to retirement, holidays and sickness, the group is short of volunteers. Anyone who could spare an hour and a half once a week, fortnight or month to help, would be much appreciated
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Beethoven and Brahms on menu
MUSIC by Beethoven and Brahms will feature in a programme of popular works at Throckmorton Church, when talented pianist Jonathon French takes to the keyboard. Jonathon has given recitals at major venues including Birmingham's Symphony Hall and the Bridgewater
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THE WORCESTERSHIRE AND SHERWOOD FORESTERS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION
The annual meeting will be held at 11.30am on Sunday at the TA Centre, Kidderminster. For details telephone Ron Harris on 01562 820855.
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Still in Focus after 30 years
HEAD back in time for a bit of vintage '70s prog rock when Focus takes to the stage in Worcester next week. The band of Dutch progressive rock masters are back Britain with a tour promoting their new album Focus 8. Seventies survivors may remember the
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Let it be the end for band
THE Beatless, Worcester's very own fab four, are planning a final farewell concert for their loyal fans after ten years at the top. The concert will be held on Saturday, May 10, at Worcester City Football Club, coinciding with the club's 100th anniversary
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WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
An art exhibition by local artists will be held at Kidderminster Library from Saturday until May 31. All exhibits will be on sale.
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Walk right in to take on a new challenge
VALE residents are being encouraged to hit the books and improve their skills during Adult Learners Week. The annual event is organised by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education from Saturday to next Friday. The association, which aims to
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Walked into coach
A DRUNK man ended up in hospital on Saturday after walking into the side of a coach on Bewdley Bridge. The 25-year-old was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital after the incident at around 11pm. PC Nigel Barter, of Bewdley Police, said it appeared the
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Reigning champions start season in convincing fashion
THE opening day of the Cotswold Hills League campaign fared remarkably well considering the untimely arrival of the cricketers' worst enemy! At only ten of the 35 grounds was a ball not delivered on an afternoon of tense finishes, comfortable successes
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Botha quick off mark as rain strikes again
PERSHORE'S cricketers finally bowled a ball in anger after a second successive Crusader Worces-tershire County League washout. Both first and second team fixtures against Luctonians fell victim to the weather - a fate that also befell Evesham's two senior
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8/5/03 Contracts for defenders
A FIRM platform has been built for next season's Dr Martens Western Division campaign after Stourport Swifts re-signed the majority of their squad. Boss Dave Titterton has also clinched contracts for key defenders Dave Davies and John Newall. He described
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Theatre
Rose, Kidderminster - Kindertransport, Monday until May 17. Edgecliffe High School, Kinver - Oklahoma!, Monday until May 17. Grand, Wolverhampton - Jesus Christ Superstar, until Saturday. Arena, Wolverhampton - East Meets West, Thursday and Friday. The
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Tony on way back front line
A SOLDIER from Wolverley who spent the conflict in Iraq on the front line - in greater danger than his mother expected - is coming home. Janice Bradbury thought her son Tony Braley, 18, would be unlikely to see any serious action in the Gulf because of
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£100,000 cheque figures highly for Number 8
NUMBER 8 community and arts centre is set today receive a £100,000 cheque from Pershore Town Council towards the cost of refurbishing its building. The first stages of extensive building work costing £1.2m will begin on July 28. The current offices of
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Battling mum gets on the Beeb
A BATTLING Evesham mum campaigning for increased school funding for Worcestershire - first highlighted in the Journal - has been interviewed for one of the BBC's flagship political programmes. A television crew from BBC1's The Politics Show visited Helen
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A friendly, excellent service
HAVING been a First Aider for more than 60 years and a voluntary health visitor for 16 years, I was on the receiving end of some of the best treatment anyone could get at the new hospital. Yes, the car parking is frustrating, but it is not the fault of
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Why not take part in the Carnival show
PERFECT prams pushed by proud parents will feature in Pershore Carnival procession later this month. As part of a new look parade, without juggernauts and along a shorter route, a challenge has gone out to mums and dads to decorate their prams and join
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He chose to sidestep question
JULIAN Thake described my recent letter as "labouring a point for an argument." I don't know about that but is that any worse than someone who prevaricate in an argument, rather than addressing it (You Say, April 21). He also insinuated that I lowered
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Cameras save lives and are good value
MR Evans (You Say, April 25) suggests money spent on the Safety Camera Partnership's campaign could be better spent on bobbies on the beat. Regrettably, the letter is a prime example of the misconceptions that are all too common in this valuable area
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Showcase for local talent
A SMALL businesses and crafts fair if offering the opportunity to owners to showcase their services, talents and products. To be held at Willersey Village Hall between 11am and 5pm on Sunday, June 1, the fair will be open to the public. The fair is designed
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Teetering on brink of trolley torment
IMMEDIATELY after Radio Two's Monday morning debate on farmer Tony Martin and the rights of burglars, the subject turned to shopping trolleys. A strange juxtaposition, but fair play to the Tesco marketing advisor, you couldn't knock her passion and sincerity
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NHL 2K3
It is fair to say that ice hockey is not the most popular of sports in the UK yet still there is a strong following of loyal fans tuning in to ESPN and purchasing the hockey games that make their way onto the market each year. Last year the gaming public
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Reigning champions start season in convincing fashion
THE opening day of the Cotswold Hills League campaign fared remarkably well considering the untimely arrival of the cricketers' worst enemy! At only ten of the 35 grounds was a ball not delivered on an afternoon of tense finishes, comfortable successes
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Botha quick off mark as rain strikes again
PERSHORE'S cricketers finally bowled a ball in anger after a second successive Crusader Worces-tershire County League washout. Both first and second team fixtures against Luctonians fell victim to the weather - a fate that also befell Evesham's two senior
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Skate park closes
THE only skate park in Wyre Forest has finally shut its doors after almost three years of debt-ridden misery. The Skate Shack, formerly Roll 'n' Ride, began turning skaters away last Monday after the present tenant threw in the towel. Building owner Steve
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Elderly face losing service in shake-up
BIDFORD residents could lose their local physiotherapy service if health officials go ahead with plans to centralise services at Alcester Hospital. South Warwickshire Primary Care Trust is currently debating whether to move some physiotherapy services
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21 schools make music
PUPILS from 21 schools will be belting out a huge range of tunes when the annual "Youth Makes Music" event gets underway on Monday. Kidderminster Town Hall will host the Wyre Forest District Council event until Thursday, with concerts starting at 7.30pm
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Stuart's sorrow as quest ends in narrow failure
A SINGLE target was the margin of failure for Stuart Emms who was trying to complete the clean sweep at Throckmorton last Sunday. A solitary clay was the difference between top spot and second position on the Sporting Layout. Missing five targets on the
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Broadway make winning start in league and cup
BROADWAY enjoyed a winning start to their Concorde League programme beating Hewell by 113-67 and winning on all five rinks. Colin Cooper led the way winning 30-16, while Paul Speake also won well. Rink Scores: S Aldren, J Chapman, B Clarke, M Rainbow
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Village sad at death of ex-priest
A VILLAGE is mourning its former parish priest who died less than two years into his retirement. Rev Preb Robert Horsfield spent 22 years at St Mary's Church in Cleobury Mortimer until 2001 when he moved to Wales with his wife Freda. Mr Horsfield - who
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Auctioneer faces sentence
AUCTIONEER Andrew Grant has pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety regulations after a Kidderminster man shot off the end of a finger while examining a starting pistol. Grant, of Cheltenham, was committed to Worcester Crown Court for sentence after
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8/5/03 - Solanki blitz has Board on the run
VIKRAM Solanki admitted to being 'pretty pleased' with his career-best 164 not out which helped Worcestershire crush the Worcestershire Cricket Board by 170 runs in yesterday's C&G Trophy clash at New Road. His man-of-the-match innings went a long
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8/5/03 - Hall jets in to make his debut
NEWCOMER Andrew Hall will make his Worcestershire debut tomorrow when they open their four-day match against Zimbabwe at New Road. The all-rounder was due in at Heath-row Airport today after international duty for South Africa. "He's very keen to get
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Measure for Measure, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford
THE triumph of mercy over strict justice was Shakespeare's message in Measure for Measure. The Royal Shakespeare Company's production showed clearly on the opening night last Friday that no man is himself so free from error as to be entitled to deal out
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Action group pledge to consult residents
AN action group formed last year, led by district councillor Mike Oborski and involving the police, the housing company, social services and schools, has consulted extensively with residents. The key message has been that more services are needed for
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Trek was inspired by Mad Mac
Facing his fear of spiders on a jungle trek is as dangerous as the nephew of fearless, globe-trotting binman Mad Mac wants to get. Despite his Kidderminster uncle's tendency to holiday in the world's trouble-spots, Matthew Freemantle decided to take the
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Churches and Church Organisations
CHURCH OF ENGLAND All Saints Malvern Wells & Wyche: Vicar Paul Finch 01684 573912, e-mail paul@finchnest.freeserve.co.uk Church Wardens: Mrs Olive Hammond, 3 Syocks Lane, Newland, Nr Malvern, WR13 5AZ, 01886 832296. Mrs Bea Magawon, 29 Green Lane,
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Cash harvest by garden centre
A GARDEN centre owner who has cultivated his support for Kemp Hospice over 15 years has reaped a little refreshment. This week's champagne winner Paul Cook, who runs Cooks Garden Centre & Nursery, Stourport, holds annual open days for the charity
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Touching drama
A MOVING drama based around the evacuation of Jewish children from Nazi Germany is being staged in Kidderminster next week. But Kindertransport doubles up as a study of a mother-daughter bond and the feelings of possessive love, harmful guilt and distractions
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Restored gardens on TV show
THE rebirth of the gardens at what was one of the finest houses in 19th century England will be charted in a television documentary tonight. Presenter Sue Beardsmore has followed the restoration of the gardens and fountains at Witley Court, Great Witley
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Jazzy night of music and comedy
JAZZ lovers are in for a treat when Kidderminster Library hosts an evening of music and comedy. Swingin' with the Greats promises an evening of swinging jazz music and humorous anecdotes. Entertainment will be provided by the Simon Deeley Trio and jazz
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Bridge opens the way
WALKERS and cyclists will be able to navigate the Wyre Forest a little easier thanks to a new bridge currently being erected at Dowles Brook. The heavy-duty structure will allow nature lovers to cross the brook all year round said Richard Boles from the
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Dress up for ladies night
AFTER the huge popularity of last year's Ladies Night at Stratford Racecourse, Debenhams, Chicago Rock Caf, Angel Jewellery and The Cotswold Collection are again joining forces to promote this year's Fashion evening at the Races. Gates open at 4pm next
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Ex-Vale pupil's Welsh call
A FORMER pupil of Swan Lane Primary School has earned selection for the Welsh Under-18 hockey squad. Dan Packwood now plays for Stour-port, where he lives and studies, and he is looking forward to representing Wales in the European Eight Nations Championships
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In the swim!
TEN-YEAR-OLD Jenny Rollins will be part of the St Mary's Convent School squad that will compete in the National Finals of the prestigious Bazuka Primary Team Swimming Cham-pionships. Jenny, who lives in Peopleton, helped the Worcester school to second
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Monday meeting
THE Evesham Association stages its annual general meeting at Wallace House Community Centre, Oat Street, Evesham next Tuesday from 7.30pm. One of the most improved players, Rachael Sellick of Evesham Swans was successful in winning the Novice Singles
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Taster day's a winner
A SUCCESSFUL Taster Day saw nearly 30 people take to the water at the Arden club in a sailing dinghy for the first time. The weather was almost perfect with plenty of wind in the right direction and nobody got wet. The instructors and rescue boat crews
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Lights go out as disaster hits desperate Daryll
THE planned patriotic flag waving race for the returning Wildside Inc Top Fuel Dragster team turned into a most expensive parts destroying weekend for car owners John and Lesley Wright at Shakespeare County Race-way's holiday drag races. For driver Darryl
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Broadway make winning start in league and cup
BROADWAY enjoyed a winning start to their Concorde League programme beating Hewell by 113-67 and winning on all five rinks. Colin Cooper led the way winning 30-16, while Paul Speake also won well. Rink Scores: S Aldren, J Chapman, B Clarke, M Rainbow
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Junior makes mark
EVESHAM Wheeler Ben Stockdale won his first road race of the year racing at Hen-grove Park in Bristol last weekend. The youngster, who has won his under-14 category several times, crossed the finish line of the 20K race ahead of the field which contained
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Quality's a priority for family business
A FAMILY business is proving quality and attention to detail in the construction industry are far from dead. In an age when many people criticise new-build homes for their poor quality, Roland Jones Homes Ltd is going in the opposite direction and making
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Actors' first production
THE newly-formed amateur dramatic society in Salford Priors will present its first production this month. Salford Priors Amateur Dramatic Society will present Triple Bill, three one-act comedy plays, at the Memorial Hall on Friday and Saturday, May 16
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Conquering of the Old world
Conquistadors by Michael Ward (BBC Worldwide, £12.99) AS the Spanish invaders drew near to the great city of the Aztecs, the native king knew that the writing was on the wall. Though few in number, these men with white faces and clad in iron seemed invincible
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Mammoth hopes
Mammoth: The Resurrection of an Ice Age Giant by Richard Stone (Fourth Estate, £7.99). CLONING a large extinct animal has so far been limited to fantasy such as Jurassic Park, but Stone offers the exciting, and somewhat terrifying possibility of seeing
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The real benefits of us being in Europe
Regarding the letter by Mr Stanley Parr, it appears that he does not quite understand the benefits gained by Britain from being a member of the European Union. The European Union is our biggest trading partner and if we left the EU then it would mean
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What's in a name for the rebuilt Durcott
IN 1970 there was a certain amount of excitement over what to call the newly-built old people's flats in Church Street. The County Council initially proposed Knowle Hill, before it was pointed out that there was already a local area called Knowle Hill
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Bowling falls short for KCC
A LACK of punch in the bowling department is threatening to cost Kidderminster after a losing draw in their first Birmingham League Division One match of the season. The town could be vying for the top few places in the table if they can sort the problem
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State of the swim pool
I AM writing to you regarding the present state of the swimming pool at Evesham Leisure Centre. In the 30 years since the pool was built on public donations and funds no improvements to the pool size has been made. It has now got to the stage where nine
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8/5/03 Presentation round-up
DANNY Williams collected two player-of-the-season awards at Aggborough on Saturday. Williams was voted Shuttle/Times & News player of the season as well as earning the supporters' accolade. Chairman Colin Youngjohns presented Phil Smith, who has instigated
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Draw favours Bewdley CC
BEWDLEY claimed a Worcestershire League Division Two winning draw over their Wyre Forest rivals Cookley. In an enjoyable game played in miserable weather, Bewdley managed 185-7 with Simon Mauger scoring 54 and Paul Edwards 44. Despite an early setback
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8/5/03 No avoiding increase, says Harriers chief
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns has insisted cash-strapped Kidderminster Harriers had no choice but to raise admission prices for next season. Harriers are having to raise funds for the new east stand and general costs so supporters are being asked to dig deeper
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8/5/03 New shirt set for summer release
A NEW home shirt will be revealed by Harriers in the summer and should be worn in the pre-season friendly with Leicester City on Monday, July 21. They will revert to white shorts for the first time in 11 years.
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8/5/03 Shail calls it a day
EX-Harriers centre-back Mark Shail has retired from the game after a season-and-a-half at Worcester City. Shail, 36, joined Kidderminster's first Football League campaign in 2000 on a free transfer from Bristol City.
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TEEN TERROR BEHIND BARS
A TEENAGE tearaway who led an attack on a Good Samaritan as he tried to help a pensioner on a Worcester housing estate has been sentenced to four years' detention. Sarah Martin, aged 16, was convicted by a jury of causing grievous bodily harm with intent
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Hundreds take up bin offer
MORE than 500 people bagged a cheap compost bin as part of a promotion during national composting awareness week which finished at the weekend. Wyre Forest District Council teamed up with Original Organics to offer cut-priced bins for between £10 and
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Rich past is open to all in county
LAPTOPS and mice were banished to the bin when ancient handwriting techniques were brought back from the past to the Faithful City. Palaeography for Beginners helped history lovers to revel in Worcester's rich and illustrious past this week, the first
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Police name crash rider
THE motorcyclist killed in a three-vehicle accident at the weekend has been named as Andrew Hall, from Worcester. The 45-year-old died early on Sunday after his red Triumph 955cc motorcycle was involved in collision with another motorcycle and a blue
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Security stepped up for game
EXTRA security guards are being drafted into Worcestershire County Cricket Club to ensure players remain safe when the Zimbabwe cricket team visits. The tourists will play their first four-day county match at New Road, Worcester, starting on Friday, May
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A case of cows ... and effect
A GROUP of full-time conservation experts has been recruited in an attempt to preserve grassland and wild flowers in Worcester. Their brief is to work round the clock, in all weathers, without any time off. And their reward? All they grass they can eat
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Thomas fans on the right lines
THOMAS the Tank Engine fans will be steaming down to Kidderminster over the next two weekends to see the real-life loveable train and his pals in action. Up to 15,000 visitors are expected to descend on the Severn Valley Railway to spend a day with Thomas
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Pupils help stamp out child cruelty
PEOPLE across the county have teamed up to support the NSPCC's annual Children's Day. This year's motto is "It's your NSPCC. FULL STOP" and the charity is aiming to raise awareness of the issues of child cruelty across the country. Hereford and Worcester's
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Settlement for teacher
A TEACHER unfairly sacked from Droitwich Spa High School has accepted a £50,000 compensation pay out. Ruta Rusenieks, who won an unfair dismissal tribunal in January, was offered a settlement by Worcestershire County Council. "It has taken three years
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Rush on for band's final gig
A MAD scramble for tickets to the Beatless' farewell gig has forced organisers to increase the number of ticket outlets. The phones have not stopped ringing at Worcester City FC since the county's very own fab four announced they would be twisting and
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Firefighters tackle blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to deal with a blaze in the kitchen of a city flat. The fire broke out in the kitchen of a ground floor flat in Rodborough Close, Brickfields, at 11am yesterday. Two fire engines, one from Worcester and one from Droitwich,
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Elderly widow dies after falling on fire at her home
AN interesting piece of social comment appeared in "Crowquill's" column in the Berrow's Journal edition for this week 100 years ago. "A widow of nearly 90 years fell on the fire in her house at Pershore last weekend and was so badly burned that she died
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Schools set to merge?
ONE of three Wyre Forest high schools could be closed under dramatic proposals unveiled today. And, under detailed suggestions made available to head teachers for the first time this morning, up to five first and two middle schools could merge with others
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Blacksmith fined for shooting down a pigeon
A COUNTRY blacksmith from near Worcester was in trouble with the courts at this time 100 years ago for shooting down a homing pigeon. The Journal of 1903 reported the case of Steadman Munslow of Holt who was hauled before the County Petty Sessions by
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Tee off for golf date
GOLFERS will be teeing off with the aim of beating a charity target in an annual tournament at Kidderminster Golf Club. The Kidderminster Carpet Manufacturers National Golf Tournament is now in its 47th year and has raised well over £500,000. Organiser
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Warnings over too much watching TV
TELEVISION in the home may only have been in its comparative infancy at this time 50 years ago but even then there were official warnings that too much watching "The Box" could be harmful to children. The Journal of 1953 highlighted comments made to Worcestershire
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Two killed in road crashes
TWO people were killed in a spate of Wyre Forest road accidents over the Bank Holiday period. There were three smashes which left a pensioner and a motorcyclist dead. Andrew Hall died in the early hours of Sunday when his Triumph motorcycle collided with
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The Piano Building debate
MORE than 1,000 votes have now been cast by Shuttle Times & News readers on whether the newly-Grade II listed Piano Building should make way for a cinema in Kidderminster. This week Kidderminster Civic Society, which believes the building is worth
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The Piano Building debate What readers say...
Eyesore of little use to anyone I HAVE heard the debate about the "famed" Piano Building in Kidderm-inster, and the ongoing argument for a cinema. Although I have lived in Kidderminster for 18 years, I had no idea where this building was, and I imagined
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8/5/03 Ian Foster after Bristol Rovers
IAN Foster is still thinking over his next move after an enjoyable four years at Aggborough came to an end with his last game for Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday. The striker, whose goals helped lift Harriers into Division Three in 2000, has been mainly
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The Piano Building debate What readers say...
WHEN I came to Kidderminster in 1961, this was a lovely market town. Now it is a shambles. There is no more market, our lovely library building was torn down for the monstrosity that now parades as a library, and just look at what they have put up next
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Tragedy struck in split second
A SPORTY Kidderminster teenager was killed in a bizarre accident as he made his way home from a party to celebrate the end of his GCSEs, an inquest heard. Duncan Pimm was hit by a car driven by another party-goer on July 9 last year in Bishops Wood Lane
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Going back to the future...
KIDDERMINSTER College returned to its roots when the purpose-built £9 million Market Street site opened its doors on Tuesday. Photography lecturer Norris Trout started at the college as a student 44 years ago and in 1964 joined the staff. WHEN students
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Football site in play package
WYRE Forest Community Housing has come up with a £50,000 package of investment at Borrington Road playing fields, including play equipment for young children, a football area and facilities for teenagers. There are also plans afoot to convert old changing
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Bike fears for forest
A FARMER fears motocross bikers could be a threat to the Wyre Forest after a popular circuit shut down. Norman Amies, who runs Merridale Farm at Button Oak, said Bridgnorth District Council's request to close the track there due to noise complaints might
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Town enjoys tourist boom
BUSINESSES in Stourport's tourism industry are praying a promising start to the season continues after several attractions reported strong trade. Amusement parks, pubs and guest houses have all enjoyed a timely boost - and the performance of the police
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Wyre Piddle
PARISH COUNCIL: Severn Waste - Hill and Moor Landfill Site: District coun M Argyle said following the recent high winds, he had photographs of the rubbish strewn across the fields which he would be taking to the next liaison meeting. Coun J Timms advises
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Wickhamford
GARDENING CLUB: Brenda Jones was the speaker at the meeting held on April 26. Her talk was entitled "Good plants for scent and colour", illustrated with many fine examples taken from her own garden. Obviously a very experienced gardener and knowledgeable
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Lowest turnout for five years
FEWER than one in three people cast their vote on May 1 - the lowest turnout in a Wyre Forest district election since 1998. The final number of ballot papers handed in fell slightly below 31 per cent, with just two out of the 14 wards rising above 35
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Theatre workshops
STRATFORD Theatre Workshop is starting a series of classes for adults in improvisation and scene study. Sessions are led by Roz Symon, who has worked for the BBC, Carlton and the RSC, and will focus on voice, character work, spontaneous improvisation
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Tories aiming to build on success
A LEADING district Tory hailed Thursday night's results as the beginning of the party's resurgence - and predicted the next Wyre Forest MP will be blue. The elections boosted the number of Conservative councillors from seven to nine and reinforced the
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Swimming ace Amy in freestyle form
SWIMMING: Amy Smith recorded competition best times in two events for Wyre Forest Swimming Club at the Midland District Youth Championships. The club had qualifiers in both individual and relay races in Coventry's 50-metre pool at the event for girls
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Dorrell dominates finals night
TABLE TENNIS: Steve Dorrell won three events at the Kidderminster Table Tennis League's 61st championship finals night and trophy awards at Kidderminster Harriers Social Club. Guest of honour was Bernard Jackson who has been instrumental in introducing
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A lesson by champions
VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury Mortimer Ladies clinched West Midlands League Division One with a vital 3-0 win over title rivals Birmingham University. The villagers triumphed 25-18, 25-13, 25-21 over straight sets after an early injury to one of Birmingham's main
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Races switched to Chaddesley venue
HORSERACING: The Wheatland Point to Point has been switched to Chaddesley Corbett on Saturday due to the loss of the previous course at Dunstall Park. Wyre Forest stables competing at the meeting, which starts at 2pm, include Penny Grainger's at Kidderminster
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Liberals thrilled with increase
A LEADING Liberal has admitted her party is "bemused" to find itself with as many district council seats as Labour, the Liberal Democrats and independents put together following the elections. But Fran Oborski, who held her seat - notching more votes
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Labour agent slams count
THE losing Labour agent in a closely fought battle for a Kidderminster ward has slammed the count as "shambolic". There were three recounts for the two Oldington and Foley Park seats and Labour's candidates came third and fourth. Agent Adrian Sewell said
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Stourport rowers sprint into action
ROWING: Stourport Boat Club burst on to the sprint scene over the weekend with five wins at Evesham Regatta. The campaign started well on Saturday when the senior two coxed four of Chris Bird, Mark Philips, Ian Price and Jeremy Stubbs eased through their
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Nathan nips into lead
MOTORSPORT: Newly crowned British open karting champion Nathan Freke gained a comfortable win at the weekend in the 125cc British Long Circuit Championships first round. The Kidderminster ace hoped for a trouble-free run at the Pembrey venue, near Swansea
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Baker is back
ATHLETICS: Amazing Feet Running Club secretary Richard Baker secured two finishes in 24 hours as he made his comeback from a long racing absence. Baker ran the Crowle Gunpowder Plot 10km in a time of 48 minutes two seconds on Sunday before tackling the
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Brand, The Swan, Stratford
RELIGIOUS extremism is very much a theme of the present time but it has always posed moral and ethical dilemmas for those wrestling with their consciences. Although the extremism of Brand - the eponymous central character of Henrik Ibsen's fatalistic
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Magic can be re-lived in old pressings
Great Opera Recordings. Massenet's Manon. Germaine Feraldy, Louis Guenot, Joseph Rogatchewsky, Georges Villier. The Chorus and Orchestra of the Opera-Comique, Paris, conducted by Elie Cohen. Naxos Historical 8.110203-04 YOU may have guessed that I am
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Brass in pocket
WHERE there's brass, there's brass! That was the new motto forged at a concert in Pershore last year - and organisers are hoping to repeat its success. The Flowers Band came together with the Cotswold Male Voice Choir to provide Pershore Abbey with a
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Joy for Jarosinski
ATHLETICS: Kidderminster athlete Heidi Jarosinski won two events on Sunday at the Young Athletes League U-17s event at Nunnery Wood, Worcester. Competing for Halesowen Athletic Club, Jarosinski won the long jump with 4.79 metres and the javelin after
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Doubles finalists
DARTS: Richard Adams and Tim Green cruised through to the Banks's Bewdley League doubles knockout trophy final when they beat Paul Edwards and Simon Thomas 2-0 in the semis. The winners looked more focused and took the first game with a 132-out shot to
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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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INDERPAUL KHELA - Centre-back, midfield. 6/10/83. 6ft. Squad number 23.
Another youth-team product with experience at non-leaguers Marconi, Khela is yet to play in the Football League. He is currently gaining vital first-team games in the Dr Martens League Western Division with Evesham United. This season: 1 substitute appearance
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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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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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Jailed for burglaries
A BURGLAR was jailed for a break-in just minutes after a jury at Worcester Crown Court acquitted him of another house raid and witness intimidation. At the end of a trial, Simon Lander, 24, of Burlish Crossing, Stourport, pleaded guilty to a house burglary
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What's the catch for Ian?
IAN Whitehouse triumphed in a high-scoring match at Moorland Fishery's Meadow Pool on Friday with 166lb 11oz of fish from peg 36. Pete Short was second with 121-7 and Kidderminster policeman Adam Toal followed with 82lb. Wednesday, Meadow: Kevin Driver
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Eleven-goal rout
WYRE Forest Brintons put their disappointing league position behind them by demolishing Malvern Town Reserves 11-0 in the first leg of West Midlands Division One South League Cup semi-finals. Malvern had knocked out the favourites Bridgnorth Town Reserves
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Witness appeal after street fight
A STREET fight landed four men in hospital on Sunday. Police attended the disturbance at Baxter Avenue in the Horsefair area of Kidderminster around 9.30pm where they arrested two men. A spokesman said a "number of people" were involved in the incident
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POOLE HALL, ALVELEY
GOOD weights have been recorded with one angler landing 69lb of mixed fish, including a 11.25lb common and many roach with weights up to 3lb. He used macaroni cheese and maggots bait, fishing peg 24 on the Heron. The best carp of the week weighed 17.25lb
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WRENS NEST AC
THE next match is on Sunday on the Wren's bottom pool only. The first 15 names submitted to Dave Morris on 01562 864537 will be able to fish. The top pool has been booked by Water's Edge AC.
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Working to solve parking troubles
CONTRARY to what Joyce Carter believes (Shuttle/Times and News Letters, May 1) I do regularly shop in Kidderminster and park on an almost daily basis, usually in the Swan Centre car park, where I rarely have a problem. I do, however, recognise, that this
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Sign off with home defeat
Evesham Utd 2, Clevedon Tn 4 NOT for the first time this season - and thankfully the last - refereeing decisions conspired to work against the Robins, writes Mervyn Collins. A yellow card for kicking out and then pushing over Wesley Joyce was a travesty
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TOMKINSONS AC
A CONTEST will be held on Sunday on the Cookley Canal, draw 7.30am at the venue.
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Rovers on up as Horse tumble at final hurdle
THE Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League season reached its conclusion last weekend with several issues undecided until the final matches were completed. Offenham Rovers clinched promotion to Division One for the first time in the club's history at the
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Planning dispute man dies
THE man at the centre of a long-running planning row at South Littleton, Nicholas Parker-Jervis has died. He was taken to hospital in Worcester after he was found ill at home and died a few days later on April 30 at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch. The
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Theatre group takes a bow
WE wish to express a heartfelt thanks to all the people of Wyre Forest who have so generously supported the efforts of the Acting for Charity Theatre over the last 12 years. ACT! was formed 12 years ago to raise money for charity through producing amateur
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Radar answer homes in on a name quiz
WHO was Rebecca? was the question posed by Journal readers after the story carried on May 1, on page 14, about residents in Rebecca Place, Besford, asking for a name change. The answer has been supplied by Graham Evans, clerk to Defford and Besford Parish
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Waiting list 'spin'
ON Tuesday April 29 Tony Blair made a party political broadcast on TV in support of the Labour Party for the local elections. In it he stated that under Labour, NHS waiting lists for people needing heart operations had been reduced. What a load of misinformation
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Tory joy at the local elections
CONSERVATIVES were jubilant this week after easily maintaining their control of Wychavon District Council. They won 31 seats out of the 45 seats available. The Liberal Democrats won 12 seats with Labour filling the remain two. There were a few tense moments
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Pick-up your pass
BRETFORTON residents who like to get out and about can pick-up their half fare bus passes, national transport tokens or car parking tickets on Monday, May 19. Wychavon District Council offers concessions to anyone from the age of 60 and people with disabilities
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Fear of crime is top priority
AN officer with almost a quarter of a century of policing experience has been appointed as the new West Mercia Constabulary commander for the Vale. Inspector Steve Brooker will be responsible for an area including Evesham, Pershore, Broadway and Droitwich
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Centre halfway to its recycling target
VALE Wildlife Rescue Centre has hit the halfway milestone in its campaign to recycle 30,000 aluminium drinks cans. The project to recycle used drinks cans has helped the centre's fundraising activities, which is essential to the ongoing job of making
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Man needed 50 stitches to eye
AN Evesham man was found guilty of affray following a fight outside a pub that led to a middle-aged man needing 50 stitches around his eye. Blake Collins, aged 20, of Old School House, School Lane, Pershore, admitted the charge of affray against Dennis
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Madhouse event at the Town Hall
FITNESS consultant Terry Hughes is turning Evesham Town Hall into a madhouse for a launch on Thursday, May 22. M.A.D. is an acronym for Musical Martial Arts and Dance, a new concept promoting a range of health and fitness classes and workshops for people
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Flats may switch to social use
LUXURY apartments look set to become social housing homes on the old Willmotts spectacle factory site in Evesham. Evesham and Pershore Housing Association has approached KingsOak South Midlands, which re-developed the factory into 28 luxury apartments
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KCs' bad end to campaign
FOURTH-placed Kidderminster Carolians won 10 of their 18 Midlands Three West (North) in a somewhat inactive season for the first team. They only played 27 games in total, some five or six less than normal, and failed to make much progress in cup competitions
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Solanki blitz has Board on the run
VIKRAM Solanki admitted to being 'pretty pleased' with his career-best 164 not out which helped Worcestershire crush the Worcestershire Cricket Board by 170 runs in yesterday's C&G Trophy clash at New Road. His man-of-the-match innings went a long
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Hall jets in to make his debut
NEWCOMER Andrew Hall will make his Worcestershire debut tomorrow when they open their four-day match against Zimbabwe at New Road. The all-rounder was due in at Heath-row Airport today after international duty for South Africa. "He's very keen to get
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Worcester clinch national status
WORCESTER Norton Hockey Club's women's first team has made history by being the first Worcestershire women's team to win the English Hockey Inter-League play-off tournament and to qualify for the English National League. In a committed display at the
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'Bob the Bike' dies aged 73
RECENT Worcester St John's Cycling Club activities have been tinged with sadness following the death of Bob Short aged 73 who had been battling against cancer for a year. Bob had been a member of the St. Johns club since the 1950s and was a familiar face
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER JUNIOR READING GROUP
Catherine MacPhail's book Hiding Out is the subject for discussion on Tuesday at 4.30pm in Cleobury Library. The group is open to young readers aged nine and above.
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STONE WI
The group hosted the spring group meeting, at the Oaks Community Centre, Mustow Green. Suzanne Owen, chairman of Worcestershire Federation, spoke of her first year in office, during which time she was interviewed on local radio and in the national press
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BRITISH SUGARCRAFT GUILD
The Wyre Forest branch will hold its annual joint meeting with Wychavon and Bromsgrove, on Tuesday at the community centre in Heritage Way, Droitwich. Pat Trunkfield will demonstrate cutters, which are good tools for both beginners and the more experienced
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WYRE FOREST BRANCH TOC H
On Monday the guest speaker will be Don Bannister, who will talk about Alveley Country Park. Weekly meetings are held at the Methodist Church schoolroom, Chapel Lane, Callow Hill, at 7.30pm. Non-members are always welcome.
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Unplugged: The voice of Ultravox
EIGHTIES rock legend Midge Ure is coming to Worcester next week when fans can expect some familiar numbers with a different twist. Midge is most famous for his electro-pop Ultravox hits and his involvement in Live Aid but the Huntingdon Hall audience
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WYRE FOREST FILM CLUB
The film on Tuesday in Kidderminster Library, will be Rosetta, directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne. This 1999 film tells of a young girl full of anger, who lives in a caravan park in Belgium with her dysfunctional, alcoholic mother, and wants a job. The
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Bovine TB raised by MP Spicer
SEVEN questions about Bovine TB in Worcestershire have been tabled in Parliament by Sir Michael Spicer, MP for West Worcestershire, following his meeting with members of the Pershore and Upton-on-Severn branch of the National Farmers' Union last Friday
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Search to find best countryside projects
THE search is on to find the top countryside sustainability projects in Worcestershire for 2003, with a £1,000 reward for the best one. Hereford cider makes Bulmers is putting up the cash reward for the winner of this year's Bulmers Award for Sustainable
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Crash barrier 'totally useless'
BUSINESS leaders in Bewdley are saying "I told you so" to highways chiefs after a car smashed into a set of new railings - which many shopkeepers had snubbed in the first place. Spokesman for the Bewdley Chamber of Trade Colin Billingham said the damage
