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Kerbside collection confusion explained
CONFUSION over doorstep rubbish collections following the spring bank holiday sparked hundreds of telephone calls. Many householders in Worcester assumed their rubbish would be collected a day later than normal because of the holiday. But 18 months ago
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Milking success
A MILK processing plant employing more than 600 people in the county has announced massive profits for last year. The £22.8m profit announced by Robert Wiseman Dairies today, means the state-of-the-art milk processing plant, in Droitwich, is set to expand
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New plans for health centre put to public
DETAILED plans for a new community health centre in Upton-upon-Severn will be unveiled at a public meeting tomorrow. The £2m project will combine a new GP surgery, dentist and optician with a range of primary health care services under one roof at Tunnel
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Lashings of fun
An outdoor school has been lashed together in the Wyre Forest to teach children about their natural surroundings. The only formal building at the school will be a wooden shelter lashed together with rope and covered with tarpaulin. "The children will
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12/5/03 - Worcs must gain Stockton seniority
THE North-east is a wonderful hot-bed of sporting passion and this year, 11 years after their first season as a first-class county, Durham host their first Test match. What this means for Worcestershire is that their match will start this week at Stockton
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Elgar 'was an outsider'
WORCESTER'S most famous son was an outsider whose talent was unrecognised for too long, according to the latest addition to the team at the Elgar Birthplace Museum. Elizabeth Pimblett, the museum's new education officer, will be in charge of creating
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CHEMISTS' ROTA
BROMSGROVE, SOUTH BROMSGROVE, RUBERY, DROITWICH SPA Bromsgrove: Knights, Birmingham Road. Also open for half-an-hour extra on weekdays 6-6.30pm. Kiddem, Perry Lane Pharmacy, Perry Lane. South Bromsgrove: Safeway Pharmacy, Buntsford Park Road. Mon-Wed
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RECREATION AND LEISURE
BEER AND WINE, CARNIVALS, CHESS, DEBATING SOCIETIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS, RAMBLERS, ROLE PLAYERS, SPECIAL GROUPS, TAI CHI, TWINS CLUBS, WALKING, WELSH, YOGA BEER AND WINE Droitwich Spa and District Wine Circle: Stephanie Edwards (01905 723931
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LOCAL AUTHORITIES
COUNTY COUNCILS, DISTRICT COUNCILS, MPs, PARISH COUNCILS (Bromsgrove), PARISH COUNCILS (Wychavon), COUNTY COUNCILS Worcestershire County Council: Finstall Centre, Stoke Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove (01527 570566). County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester
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DRAMA AND MUSIC
BANDS, CHOIRS, CONCERTS, COUNTRY AND WESTERN, DANCE, DRAMA, FOLK, MUSIC, ORCHESTRAS, SINGERS BANDS Rubery Youth Marching Band: Mrs Susan Maybury, 17 Great Stone Road, Northfield (0121 608 0934). The VIPs: Andy Findon (01527 871197). CHOIRS Barnt Green
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CHURCHES
All Saints (CE): Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove (01527 579849). Beacon Church Centre (United Reformed Church): Whetty Lane, Rubery. Bromsgrove Baptist Church: New Road, Bromsgrove (01527 877190). Bromsgrove Christian Church: Broad Street (01527 579150). Bromsgrove
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ARTS AND CRAFTS
ART, ARTS, CAKE DECORATING, FLOWER ARRANGING, KNITTING, LITERATURE, MODEL ENGINEERING ART All Saints Art Club: Tony Turpin, 89 Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove (01527 876659). Rubery Art Group: Rubery Youth & Community Centre, New Road, Rubery (0121 453
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Brain will wait on playing policy
JOHN Brain has hinted that his future hinges on how competitive Worcester Rugby Club are prepared to be next season. The Sixways director of rugby returned to the club today to oversee a two-week conditioning training period for the squad. Brain believes
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Rain halts Kidder hopes of success
ANOTHER rain-affected game did not go Kidderminster's way as they had a losing draw at Leamington in the Birmingham Cricket League Division One. Despite some good bowling, the batting was made difficult by the weather. Kidderminster won the toss and asked
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OEs have to settle for a losing draw
OLD Elizabethans had to settle for a losing draw in their rain-affected Birmingham Cricket League Division Two West game with Beacon at the Memorial Ground. With OE's having won the toss and inviting Beacon to bat, paceman James Brinkley (3-13) quickly
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Burton stays on course with treble
RICHARD Burton continued his charge towards the point- to-point jockeys Championship with a treble at the Wheatland meeting at Chaddesley Corbett. Burton followed up his opening race win aboard Chelsea King with a Men's Open win on Step Quick. n Results
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The great Euro-con
IT has been remarked in the media that many English people don't know the date of St George's Day, or know a great deal about him. However, we should take heart. Far fewer people will know that Friday, May 9, was officially designated as Europe Day. And
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Hypocrisy over Mid-East terror
WHILE no one can deny the tragedy of a lost innocent human life, there can be no greater act of hypocrisy and cynicism when one life is treated as though of greater value than another. Last Thursday, the Government paid tribute to those who were killed
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Speed cameras will not catch the real culprits
I FULLY agree with G Morris (You Say, Thursday, May 1) about the installation of revenue-raising speed cameras in the pretence of safety. These cameras will not catch the drivers who put all our lives at risk - that is, the deliberately reckless speeders
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Last-minute reprieve for vital youth project
A LAST-MINUTE rescue package has ensured a vital youth project will not close. Caf 27, a flagship youth project, in Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, ran into problems recently when the project's initial funding came to an end. With on-going running costs of
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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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12/5/03 - Smith is thriving on captaincy challenge
LEADING by example - that's Worcestershire's new captain Ben Smith. The ambitious 31-year-old has already signalled his intention for the season by hitting his way to the top of his side's Frizzell County Championship Division Two batting averages. And
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The great tax credit crisis
CASH-strapped families in Worcestershire are struggling to make ends meet because of a bureaucratic bungle. Last month, the Government launched the child tax credit and working tax credit as a way of helping families on the lowest incomes stay in employment
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300 parking spaces planned for hospital
PLANS to increase car parking at Worcestershire Royal Hospital by almost 300 spaces have been revealed. But, as the Evening News reported last month, pay and display charges are also set to increase dramatically to try and reduce parking chaos. The cost
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It's end of the road for The Beatless...
YESTERDAY, all The Beatless' troubles seemed so far away as the Faithful City's famous tribute band performed their last-ever gig to a crowd of 2,000. The band, which has played covers of Beatles hits for 11 years, have had a number of final gigs in the
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Action plan for a better service
HEALTH chiefs have drawn up an action plan to improve the county's health service following the critical report by the Commission for Health Improvement (CHI). The independent assessors highlighted a number of weaknesses within Worcestershire Acute Hospital
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Work set to start on phase two of business park
WORK is due to start on phase two of a £3.5m office business park in north Worcestershire, which could create up to 200 new jobs. Phase two of The Courtyard, at Harris Business Park, Stoke Prior, near Bromsgrove, follows on from the outstanding success
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I was kicked in the face
A TEENAGE gang egged on by a 15-year-old ringleader trapped a customer as he left a convenience store before kicking him in the face, a court heard. The attack allegedly occurred after the gang's "spokesman", who cannot be named for legal reasons, tried
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Hose turn is it next at open day?
YOUNG firefighters of the future were put through their paces at the weekend as families flocked to an annual open day in Worcester. More than 1,000 people visited Castle Street fire station on Saturday, where getting to grips with jet hoses was just
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Trading standards called in by public
TRADING Standards officers were called in to take action following complaints from the public about an auction in the heart of Worcester. The team Worcestershire County Council's Trading Standard's service closed down the auction, opposite Gregg's on
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Big thank you to generous city folk
VOLUNTEER workers paved the streets with gold to raise cash for a city-based charity at the weekend. Glennis Campbell was one of 11 volunteers who lined up £1 coins, 20p pieces and 10p pieces outside of Worcester's Guildhall for Leukaemia CARE on Saturday
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The Birds
THE number of seagulls in Worcester is more than 30 times what it was nine years ago. And if the birds are allowed to continue breeding at the same rate, the number of gulls looks set to increase by between 15 and 20 per cent year-on-year. But the city
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Invited to brain disorder open day
AN open day for people suffering from neurological disorders such as myalgic encephalopathy (ME) and fibromyalgia takes place next Saturday. The Worcestershire ME Support Group has organised the event for ME Awareness Week. The open day takes place on
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Beer festival set to be the biggest yet
AFTER pop superstar Madonna admitted she loves real ale, the drink has become the trendiest in Britain, and the Faithful City is no exception. Plans are already underway for the largest beer festival in the West Midlands to be held on Worcester's Pitchcroft
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Bench offers respite for ramblers
A JUBILEE bench is now taking pride of place in Great Comberton, near Pershore. The permanent memorial, in honour of the Queen's 50-year reign, was funded by the Great Comberton Social Club which raised £200 after a raffle and pig roast. As a result the
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School chiefs explain funds delay
COUNTY school chiefs have hit back at Government claims they are withholding £3.7m from cash-strapped county schools. Today marked the deadline - of a 10-day ultimatum - for the council to explain why Government funding has not reached the schools. A
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Just one protester at ground
A LONE protester turned up at Worcestershire County Cricket Club to express his opposition to the club hosting the Zimbabwe cricket team. The club said it was not expecting mass protests, aimed at the Zimbabwe government of Robert Mugabe, but they still
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SPORT
ANGLING, ARCHERY, ATHLETICS, BADMINTON, BASKETBALL, BOWLS, BRIDGE, BOXING, CANOEING, CRICKET, CYCLING, DARTS, FENCING, FOOTBALL, GOLF, HOCKEY, JOGGING, JUDO, KARATE, KEEP FIT, MOTORCYCLING, NETBALL, PIGEON FLYING, RIDING, RUGBY, SAILING, SHOOTING, SPORTS
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PUBLIC SERVICES
BRITISH RAIL, BUS AND COACH SERVICES, CAREERS, CARE HOMES INSPECTORATE, COMMUNITY CENTRES, COMMUNITY RESOURCE, COURTS, DISTRICT VALUERS, DSS, ELECTRICITY, GAS, LIBRARIES, MARRIAGE VENUES, POLICE, REGISTRARS, TRADE ASSOCIATIONS, WATER BRITISH RAIL Birmingham
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HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION
FARMHOUSES, GUEST HOUSES, HOTELS FARMHOUSES The Durrance: Berry Lane, Upton Warren (01562 777533). Lower Bentley Farm: Lower Bentley Lane, Lower Bentley, Bromsgrove (01527 821286). The Old Farm House: Hadley Heath, nr Droitwich Spa (01905 620837). Phepson
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HEALTH
AIDS, ALCOHOLISM, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM, BLIND, CANCER, CHEMISTS, CHILDBIRTH, CHIROPODISTS, COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL, DENTISTS, DIABETES, DISABLED, DOCTORS, DRUGS, DYSPHASIA, EATING DISORDERS, GUILLAN-BARRE SYNDROME, HOSPITALS,
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GARDENING
ALLOTMENTS, GARDEN SOCIETIES, HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES ALLOTMENTS Bromsgrove: Bromsgrove District Council, The Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove (01527 873232). GARDEN SOCIETIES Barnt Green Garden Society: GW Verow, 9 Poplar Drive, Barnt Green (0121
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EDUCATION
ADULTS SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, SCHOOLS, ADULTS SCHOOLS Rubery Adult School: Mrs E Main, Secretary, 25 Segbourne Road, Rubery (0121 453 4843). COLLEGES North East Worcestershire (NEW) College: Bromsgrove Campus, Blackwood Road, Bromsgrove
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CHARITIES
CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS, CHARITY SHOPS CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS Age Concern: 51 Windsor Street, Bromsgrove (01527 570490). Amphlett Hall: Crown Close, Bromsgrove (01527 874665). Macmillan Cancer Relief: Buildings Office, 6-8 Church Street, Bromsgrove
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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS, BUSINESS, CAMERA CLUB, EX-SERVICE CLUBS, HERITAGE CENTRES, HISTORY AND FAMILY HISTORY, LIONS CLUBS, MUSEUMS, RADIO CLUBS, ROTARY CLUBS, ROUND TABLES, TOURISM, TOWN CRIERS, TWINNING ASSOCIATIONS, WORKING MEN'S CLUBS AND
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ANIMAL CARE
ANIMAL CLUBS/SOCIETIES, ANIMAL WELFARE, VETS ANIMAL CLUBS/SOCIETIES Bromsgrove & District Canine Society: Mrs D Morgan, Oak Tree House, 504 Birmingham Road, Marlbrook, Bromsgrove (0121 445 3595). Bromsgrove & District Canine Society (Ringcraft
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AGRICULTURE
NATIONAL FARMERS' UNION, YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS NATIONAL FARMERS' UNION Bromsgrove: First Floor, Grosvenor House, Market Street, Bromsgrove B61 8DA (01527 873083). YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS Young Farmers' Clubs County Federation: County Chairperson, Worcestershire
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Tourists chase 176 for victory
WORCESTERSHIRE all-rounder Andrew Hall dem-onstrated his 'street-fighting' qualities by hitting a battling half-century which left Zimbabwe facing a modest victory target of 176 at New Road today. The tourists launched their run chase today after bowling
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Park picks up £29,239
HEREFORD golfer David Park won £29,239 for finishing tied seventh at the Benson & Hedges International Open at the De Vere Belfry yesterday. A closing round of 69 left him at three under for the tournament, eight shots adrift of winner Paul Casey
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City players to have ops
WORCESTER City duo Pat Lyons and David Holmes are set to undergo surgery within a fortnight. Midfielder Lyons is provisionally booked in next week for an operation on a hip flexor muscle, while Holmes, sidelined with a groin injury since February, is
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Early collapse proves decisive
WORCESTER suffered their first defeat in the Birmingham Cricket League division one when they went down by five wickets at Harborne. Once again it was their fragile batting that let them down. Put in to bat on a damp green surface the top order crumbled
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12/5/03 - Brain will wait on playing policy
JOHN Brain has hinted that his future hinges on how competitive Worcester Rugby Club are prepared to be next season. The Sixways director of rugby returned to the club today to oversee a two-week conditioning training period for the squad. Brain believes
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All shipshape as Swan stages The Pirates
HOW nice it was to return to the Swan and enjoy The Pirates of Penzance by the highly-talented Great Witley players. I live in hope that the theatre might return to the heady days of the 60s, before amateurs were turfed out. It was as a result of being
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12/5/03 - City players to have ops
WORCESTER City duo Pat Lyons and David Holmes are set to undergo surgery within a fortnight. Midfielder Lyons is provisionally booked in next week for an operation on a hip flexor muscle, while Holmes, sidelined with a groin injury since February, is
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Bible is awake to the real world
JOHN HINTON (You Say, Tuesday, April 29) makes a few good points, but perhaps a better response to George Cowley (You Say, Friday, April 18) would have been to deny that Jesus Christ was a pacifist. Jesus commanded his disciples to carry swords, presumably
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Labour did best to aid ethnic groups
AHMED Raza writes (You Say, Saturday, May 3) accusing the entire city and county councils of mass discrimination against the Asian/Muslim community in All Saints Ward. As both a city and county councillor for the area for up to 12 years, I have to say
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Brindley makes canal comeback
VISIONARY engineer James Brindley, who gave Droitwich Spa its wonderful waterways, could finally stand proud above his canal creations. Droitwich Canals Trust director Jon Axe wants a bronze statue of the famous pioneer erected in Vines Park, as part
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Give blood
TOWNSFOLK with an hour to spare next Wednesday are being urged to drop in to the Labour Club and give blood. The National Blood Service will be holding two collection sessions at the Worcester Road club from 1.30-3.15pm and then from 4.30-7.15pm.
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12/5/03 - Tourists chase 176 for victory
WORCESTERSHIRE all-rounder Andrew Hall dem-onstrated his 'street-fighting' qualities by hitting a battling half-century which left Zimbabwe facing a modest victory target of 176 at New Road today. The tourists launched their run chase today after bowling
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Hospitality showcase offers taste of the trade
BEER, Beaujolais and brandy will keep May chills at bay for members of the hospitality industry when they get together for their annual trade fair. The Worcester & District Licensed Victuallers Association (LVA) is due to hold its 23rd annual Trade
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Huge appetite for broadband access
RURAL businesses are being frustrated by the lack of broadband connections to their computers, according to a leading lobby group. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) conducted a survey among business owners, and found many would sign up for faster
