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Unlucky for Lee
A GOOD all-round display by Lee Stuart put Chainwire into a good position before heavy rain hit their Worcestershire League Division Six clash with Vine. Stuart took 3-25 as Vine were dismissed for 119 with Mark Meese (3-23) and Jason Williams (3-27)
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Crisis turns to fiasco
A COMPUTER meltdown at the Inland Revenue has contributed to the tax credit fiasco crippling families throughout Worcestershire. Now Inland Revenue staff fear, due to the high volume of claims and the near collapse of the computer system, adequate checks
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'Sticking plaster' solution to school cash crisis
A CITY headteacher has slammed plans to allow cash-strapped schools to raid their building repair budgets to pay for books or teachers' salaries. The Government's announcement, this morning, would free up £18m for Worcestershire schools. Robert Flynn,
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'I've caught the Morrissey bug'
A MUSIC-mad student is hoping to win the accolade of The Smiths most obsessive fan after being voted into the national final of a radio competition. Jamie Griffiths became a fan of the 80s band by chance when he heard their song This Charming Man on the
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Schools aim for top prizes
ARTISTIC youngsters across Wyre Forest are today given a wonderful opportunity to make their mark on a new recycling initiative - and help spread the Get Sorted! message. District council chiefs are offering schoolchildren aged four to 14 the opportunity
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The Great Divide
BREAKING down a barrier that divides a Ledbury community is causing controversy on both sides of the Great Divide. A fence across the road cuts off private homes in Oakland Drive from those in Biddulph Way and the Deer Park estate. It allows pedestrian
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Light of Elgar's life dies, aged 98
WULSTAN Atkins, who was one of the last links to composer Edward Elgar, has died at the age of 98. Mr Atkins, godson of the great musician, died in his home town of Wolvingham, in Surrey, on Monday night. Mr Atkins, MBE, devoted much of his time to preserving
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Man lost finger in machine accident
A MAN had his finger cut off while working at a Worcester factory, a court has heard. Stephen Lloyd, aged 22, was operating a horizontal boring machine at Joy Mining Machinery Ltd, Bromyard Road, when the accident occurred on February 8, last year. And
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Raising of the Teme Bridge
A CHALLENGING project to provide flood relief on a Worcestershire road is nearly complete. The raising of the A4103 at Teme Bridge, near Bransford, Worcester, is to ensure the road does not become flooded. It includes raising more than 700yds of road
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School is shut as teachers walk out over pay
A SCHOOL was forced to close yesterday after 35 teachers went on strike over a long-running pay dispute. The NASUWT members at Aylestone High School, in Broadlands Lane, Hereford, took the action after claiming the school's headteacher, Anthony Ray, had
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What will happen to our shops now?
SHOP owners in Reindeer Court are extremely worried about the future of their businesses after being left in the dark over the sale of the historic Worcester shopping centre. Owners Redman Heenan Properties have sold the centre to Caldana Investment Corporation
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Interfaith fun day planned by city champion
A leading light in promoting racial and ethnic harmony is hoping to form a group to galvanise multiculturalism in the city even further. Jean Kennedy is organising a Let's Get Together meeting on Saturday, May 24, with the aim of providing an informal
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Heartache over bigots who snub my sick son
THE MOTHER of a two-year-old suffering from a terminal illness has revealed her heartbreak at trying to cope with public prejudice. Kate and Andy Hall, from Harvington, near Evesham, have been told their son Isaac, who has a rare genetic disease, is unlikely
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Hard work as a 105-year-old
PERSHORE resident Catherine Bogg reached the remarkable age of 105 on Monday and vowed the secret to her longevity was simply hard work. Mrs Bogg, who now lives at the Paddock Rest Home in Pershore, was in her own house in St Andrew's Road until last
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Former mayor pays tribute to Margaret's role
THE first meeting on Monday of the newly-elected Tenbury Town Council got off to a positive start when outgoing mayor, Councillor Keith Griffiths, praised the hard work and dedication of former councillor Margaret Austin, who lost her seat on the council
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Corn dollies a labour of love for craftsman
MASTER craftsman David Packwood has been making corn dollies for over 50 years. At the age of seven he was captivated after seeing a small one made in a cornfield and has been making them ever since. His splendid collection is to go on show for three
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New man at the helm
NEW council leader Howard Martin has pledged to run Wyre Forest "like a business" for the next year - and he hopes many more to come. Having taken over the leadership of Health Concern from Liz Davies, Mr Martin was due to be confirmed as the new Wyre
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Primary school celebrates hat-trick of awards
ABBERLEY Primary School is one of only six per cent of schools in the UK to have won a School Achievement Award three times in a row. The national award scheme was set up to recognise and reward staff who have improved the performance of pupils in national
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Kim hoping herbs will strike gold at top Chelsea show
AFTER a hectic three days at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show, Kim Hurst of the Cottage Herbery, near Tenbury Wells, had no time to relax. She was off to the top event in any gardener's diary, the Chelsea Flower Show She took her unsold plants back to
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The Piano Building debate The vote so far
Should the Piano Building make way for a cinema? YES 87% NO 13%
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The Piano Building debate What readers say...
I AM reading, with much interest, about the fate of the Piano Building. From the age of 16, until I was 28, I worked in the local carpet industry, from being a carpet designer to a senior export administrator. My father was a weaver here for 33 years.
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Anger over Tory choice of mayor
BITTER opposition greeted the appointment of Stourport's new Tory mayor as Labour councillors claimed he was unfit for the post. Stephen Clee was voted in by the Conservative-controlled town council for a one-year term with four Labour councillors opposing
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Cash boost to save play area
A BEWDLEY play area is to be saved with town council money - even though members say it is the district council's responsibility. The equipment at Wyre Hill will stay but only after the town council agreed to stump up £3,750 to maintain it, a role already
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Adopting a modern approach
The Shuttle/Times and News, Wyre Forest's number one newspaper, talks to the emergency services every day to ensure coverage is as comprehensive as possible. But in this new occasional series reporters will get into the thick of the action for an up-close
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Axe may fall on parking
PARKING at Severnside South in Bewdley is set to be scrapped under controversial proposals for a flood defence scheme on the riverside beauty spot. The street will be redesigned during the two-year project, due to begin in the autumn, to create a "predominantly
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Family centres strike silver
TWO family businesses from Wyre Forest came up trumps with their exhibits in the floral marquee at the show which attracted a record 93,000 visitors. Fuchsiavale Nurseries, of Torton, scooped silver for its fuchsia stand while Cook's Nurseries at Stourport
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School's garden triumph
A SCHOOL and three businesses are celebrating after scoring successes at Worcester- shire's top garden show at the weekend. Lickhill Lodge First School from Stourport beat off the challenge of primary schools throughout Worcestershire, Herefordshire and
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Bidford
OUT AND ABOUT: A coffee morning and bazaar was held at The Methodist Hall, Bidford on Saturday, May 10 many stalls crammed with plants, books, cakes etc and very nice refreshments. At Grafton Hall, The Meddlers staged a production of Oliver with a cast
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Festival devoted to Queen of vegetables
ASPARAGUS, Queen of all the vegetables, is to be featured in a Vale of Evesham Asparagus Festival on Sunday and Monday, May 25 and 26. Hosted in the Workman Gardens, Evesham, by growers Bomfords, the festival will be opened by Tony Tobin on Sunday morning
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Ilmington
DENNIS FLOWER CBE: The village of Ilmington is mourning the death on Friday of Dennis Flower, of Ilmington Manor. Dennis Flower was 88 and had been a great friend of Ilmington in all senses since he came from London with his parents to live at the Manor
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Moreton-in-Marsh
FLOWER CLUB: Held their meeting on Thursday, April 24 at Broadwell Village Hall. Demonstrator for the evening was Mrs Elaine Freeman with her colourful Dutch arrangement. The next meeting is at 7.30pm on May 22 when Mrs Georgina Burrell will give a demonstration
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North & Middle Littleton
PARISH COUNCIL: At the first meeting following the local elections Peter Smith was welcomed as a new councillor, the previous councillors all being re-elected. Mrs Mary Smith was also welcomed as the new district councillor for the Littletons ward. Sheepwash
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Nabarro was a real name
I AGREE with Harry Ward that it would be nice to name the erstwhile Durcott Lodge, Nabarro House. The younger people won't remember him but I'm sure many of we older ones will remember him with pleasure. He was a flamboyant character, who willingly gave
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Sixways lands new hope of glory
CECIL Duckworth is to continue backing Worcester Rugby Club's bid for the Premiership. There were major fears around the club - following the Saturday, April 12, defeat to eventual champions Rotherham - that he'd scale down his commitment and turn the
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Lottery lolly for KC plans
RUGBY: Kidderminster Carolians Rugby Club will push further ahead with an ambitious ground revamp after securing a £130,000 National Lottery grant. The Marlpool Lane side had to raise £140,000 by themselves to fund the first phase of the redevelopment
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Brit place for Alison
SAILING: Alison Young has gained a place on the Royal Yachting Association National Laser Radial youth squad following recent successes. The Trimpley Sailing Club member finished sixth female and 31st overall at the RYA National Youth Regatta at Hayling
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Brightons' Shrewsbury sweep
ROWING: Stourport Boat Club's juniors were out in force on Sunday at Shrewsbury Regatta to gather an impressive amount of silverware. The weekend had got off to a good start with Jess Danby and Dan Brighton taking J14 single event honours on Saturday.
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Police unable to keep Law under control
BASKETBALL: A stunning eighth straight win ended a long, hard West Midlands Premier League campaign for Airedale Kidderminster Cobras. Coach Terry Cash, clearly delighted with his team's form during March and April, sought one final effort from his men
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Political thriller
A POLITICAL thriller, set in 10 Downing Street, is being presented by the Hatherley Players at the Playhouse Theatre in Cheltenham from Saturday May 17 to Saturday, May 24. Dead Ringer, by Charles Ross, examines how far ambitious politicians might go
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The Scottish play
THE Scottish play is coming to Chipping Norton next week - but we're not afraid to speak its name. Macbeth - "a supernatural tale of ambition and murder" - is set to both entertain and give audiences something to chew on in a special after-show discussion
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Exciting night for Elgar fans
PERSHORE Choral has an exciting evening in store for music lovers of all ages who attend the concert in Pershore Abbey on Saturday at 7.30pm with a programme including Elgar's inspiring masterpiece The Music Makers, Andrew Carter's melodic Te Deum and
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Chance to see top future dance stars
DANCE fans can enjoy top jazz and ballet performances lined up over the next week. An exciting evening is planned at The Theatre, Chipping Norton, tonight and tomorrow with a mixture of styles on show when The Theatre plays host to the popular Ballet
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Brian's ahead of club-mates
ATHLETICS: The Amazing Feet Running Club race league is in full swing with two events in just four days. Brian Humphries leads the way with a maximum 180 points, followed by Gerald Sanders, John Amos and Lindsay Pulley. Heather Harrison has seized the
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Poole clocks a season's best
CYCLING: Chris Poole recorded a season's best time of 25 minutes 30 seconds in the VC Servale Malvern 10-mile time trial at Severn Stoke on Saturday. Poole was the quickest Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club rider and was followed by Aiden Collings who clocked
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Double success
PARISH GAMES: Wolverley and Cookley have made a great start to this year's Parish Games events with victories in the short mat bowls and angling competitions. They took a maximum of 20 points in total from the two events which were held at Gilt Edge Leisure
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Daytime drama
TENNIS: Bewdley Daytimers were well deserved runners-up in the Malvern Winter Indoor League. The ladies team from Bewdley Tennis Club was selected from a large squad of players of differing ability. Meanwhile, Lesley Reeve Parker and John Phillips successfully
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Valuable points
VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury Mortimer clinched a crucial 3-0 win at Tamworth to ensure their safety in West Midlands League Division One. The villagers raced into a 16-9 lead with Simon Eades and Adam Bills each scoring five points from their own serves. Paul
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OKLAHOMA! Edgecliffe High School, Kinver. Kinver Light Operatic Society Until Saturday
THIS Rodgers and Hammerstein masterpiece is packed with familiar songs, such as People Will Say We're In Love, and All er Nuthin', and from the opening notes of Oh What a Beautiful Morning I knew Darren Richards's production was going to be good. Despite
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Proud Parnham
HOCKEY: Former Stourport player Craig Parnham skippered England to a test series win over Malaysia. Parnham, who still coaches at the club, capped an excellent display with a penalty-corner goal in one of two 1-1 draws with Malaysia at Lilleshall. He
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Camille, Malvern Theatres
A PARISIAN brothel is the unlikely setting for the classic love story Camille, probably best remembered as a Garbo movie but starring Daniela Nardini in the Lyric Hammersmith version at Malvern. Alexandre Dumas tackled difficult subject matter in this
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Chosen as town's royal family
MORE than 20 hopefuls were whittled down to three winners who were crowned the Stourport Carnival queen, princess and rosebud on Sunday. Carnival committee spokesman Pete Roberts said judges had a hard time choosing the trio, who will spearhead the town's
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Tributes paid to popular town doctor
TOWNSFOLK packed a Stourport church on Friday to say farewell to an "ebullient" former town doctor. John Bywater, who practised at York Street Medical Centre, Stourport, for 33 years, died last month aged 64 - just five years into his retirement. Colleague
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WILLOW MARSH
THE Friday Evening Open was well attended and various methods were used, including waggler with meat and feeder with corn and meat. Kevin Johnson chose the winning method, using the pole with meat on the hook and loose-feeding maggots on peg 28. On Sunday
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TOMKINSONS AC
COOKLEY Canal: P Wilson 4-8-8, R Bastable 2-0-8, J Baylie 1-14-0. Members are asked to note annual subscriptions and Lyttelton card monies are now due. They must be paid to Baylie on or before the next contest on Sunday, June 1, at Wren's Nest top pool
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BANKSIDERS AC
ELMBRIDGE: Roy Jordan 49-14 (including the heaviest carp - 9lb 7oz) Mark Brickles 3-3.8, Trevor Hyrons 23-2.8 (carp 6lb 8.8oz), Geoff Wilkes 14-6 (carp 7lb 14oz). The next contest is at Packington Summers on Sunday, May 25, for members only. They will
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Fruits of garden raids returned
A GAZEBO, a Roman-style statue and a stone bird-bath swiped from Hartlebury gardens can now be re-united with their rightful owners following a police raid. South Worcestershire Police recovered the stolen items - which also included an ornamental wheelbarrow
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Man burgled parents' home
A MAN broke into his parents' home in Kidderminster because he was cold and wanted something to eat after being released from prison, Hereford Crown Court heard. Alan Hutton stayed for two nights because they were away, said Richard Adams, prosecuting
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COOKLEY AS
MEMBERS are required for bank-clearance duties on Saturday, May 24, at Borley, River Severn. Those helping are asked to meet at Ombersley Golf Club at 1pm. On Sunday, a contest is at Hallow Tip, River Severn, meeting at 8am. Anglers are also asked to
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Failing to see light at Burlish
I SEE the anti-vehicle brigade have been let loose on our road system again. This time they have decided that the Bewdley Road-Lickhill Road junction at Burlish Crossing was due for a slow-down scheme. Having had such success in turning a perfectly good
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Social club barman stole takings
A DEPRESSED barman faces jail after admitting he stole almost £2,000 he was asked to bank from the social club where he worked. Twenty-two-year-old Gavin Jenkins took £1,920 from St George's Social Club in Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, between August
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WRENS NEST AC
WREN'S bottom pool: S Shurma 8-10, P Jenkins 8-2, S Taylor (junior) 3-4. The next contest is on Sunday on Heta Pool, Bridgnorth Road, and is restricted to 20 pegs. Names should be submitted to D Morris on 01562 864537 to book and find out restrictions
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Car park CCTV plea
IT was recently pointed out to me that some interest has been shown about mounting CCTV cameras in Bewdley - but only in two car parks. Being a resident of Lax Lane I have had to make use of Gardeners Meadow car park on the corner of Severnside South
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Back to business after trophy glory
THE celebrations had hardly died down following last week's Polymac Services League Cup success when Stratford Town officials began preparing for next season, writes Mervyn Collins. Friendly dates, player movement and directions to new grounds were all
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Workers win after thriller
THREE missed penalties told the tale of last Sunday's Evesham Hospital and Charity Cup final. Mark Gledhill spurned the chance from 12 yards two minutes from the end of normal time to win the trophy for Evesham WMC. Bear goalkeeper Adam Moss produced
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Set to sparkle?
EVESHAM United will have five teams at this weekend's prestigious Diamond Cup six-a-side competition. The tournament takes place at Nene Park, the home of Rushden and Diamonds FC, who boast an impressive training centre and stadium. The Robins have entered
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Not a supporter
I WOULD like to clarify my position following last week's story on my re-election to Wyre Forest District Council. I said that I expected Health Concern, as the largest party on the council, to form the administration, not that I support them. LYNN HYDE
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Soccer schemes
HOLIDAY courses are back for the May school break, thanks to Kidderminster Harriers Community Scheme. St John's Middle School, Kidderminster, is the venue on Thursday, May 29, and Friday, May 30. Other centres will be in Worcester, Malvern, Droitwich
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Bikers should pay fee
SEEING that Bewdley has problems along the river front (Shuttle/Times and News website, May 8), may I suggest that motorcyclists be charged a small fee for parking on Severnside North. This money could then be used to offset expenses at the town's museum
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Glass still proud
BURLISH Olympic Ladies had to make do with a fourth runners-up medal on Sunday but boss Dave Glass paid tribute to his players. The Stourport side lost 4-1 to Malvern in the Hospital Cup final at Brintons Chainwire. They had already finished second in
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Blaze at site
FIREFIGHTERS spent more than four hours dealing with a fire on Severn Waste's landfill site at Hill and Moor. A crew from Evesham was called out to help Pershore colleagues at the site at about 1.45pm on Sunday.
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'Fantastic' year as town's first citizens
AS the now retired Mayor of Stourport I would be most grateful if, through your pages, I could reflect on the mayoress's and my year of office. As I said in my final statement at the annual meeting of the town council, the word that keeps coming to mind
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Jewel in centre
UNDEFEATED Cleobury Jewels just lead Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre's junior five-a-side league from Stourport Bullets on goal difference. The Jewels defeated Stottesdon Slammers 2-0, Cleobury Crusaders 6-0 and Abberley Appostles 1-0 in Division One.
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Medieval show for Vale's living history
VALE folk and visitors are being urged to flock to Evesham's Workman Gardens at the end of this month for a medieval festival and continental market. On Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 the Bengeworth side of town is set to take on a colourful, medieval
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Set to sparkle?
EVESHAM United will have five teams at this weekend's prestigious Diamond Cup six-a-side competition. The tournament takes place at Nene Park, the home of Rushden and Diamonds FC, who boast an impressive training centre and stadium. The Robins have entered
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Mayor looks to tourism
EVESHAM town councillors and their families and friends gathered together at the town hall on Monday to see councillor Pat Clifford made mayor. Councillor Robert Raphael, who proposed Coun Clifford told the gathering that the 56-year-old moved to Evesham
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Homes shortage due to villagers
A VALE landowner has blamed villagers for blocking plans for affordable homes, following a Government report criticising Wychavon's housing department. Geoffrey Byrd, who owns land in and around Fladbury and Charlton, contacted the Journal after the damming
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Expert spots peril solution
A CIVIL engineering expert who revealed that a Vale playing field was littered with dangerous items says he has identified a possible solution to the problem. Kelvin Hughes, who runs Diggit Civil Engineering, of Evesham, said objects including rusty nails
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Weather holds up County's progress
DURHAM'S return to Stockton for the first time for four years brought frustration as the first day of the Championship match against Worcestershire was re-stricted to 44 overs. It did not help the case for outgrounds as an hour's rain in mid-afternoon
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Britton eyes triple swoop
IAN Britton is poised to sign three new players to boost his Kidderminster Harriers squad. The Aggborough boss has revealed talks are at an advanced stage and is confident the triple swoop will be secured. "Talks have been on- going with a number of players
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Norton in crunch test
WITH Worcester Norton's women's first team having qualified for the National League, the spotlight falls on the second team in their bid to gain Midland League status. As one Worcester team leaves the Midland League at the top, the hope is that another
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Event aims to boost crowds
UNIVERSITY College Worcester is the venue for a special Cricket Roadshow tomorrow. The roadshow, organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board, is open to all cricket lovers but is aimed at getting more people to watch the game at Test and county level
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Curtain to rise on mystery of theatre
BUDDING actors, actresses, directors and stagehands, as well as curious local folk, will be heading for Stratford this Sunday for a rare opportunity to, literally, take a good look behind the scenes at the RSC. The RST, The Swan Theatre and The Other
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ASTLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
An appropriate talk for Chelsea Flower Show week will be given by Frank Hardy on Wednesday. The talk, entitled Building a Chelsea Garden, will be held at Astley village hall, starting at 7.30pm, and plants will be on sale. There are still places available
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
On Saturday, a family ride at 2pm, will travel to Stourport along the canal tow path. On Sunday there will be two rides going to Meriden for the annual CTC open air service and tea. Both rides will start at 8.30am. Rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook
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Artists put work on display
ARTISTS, potters and sculptors will be showing off their best pieces in The Stour Gallery Spring Exhibition in Shipston this weekend. The High Street gallery will be open 10am to 5.30pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.
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LICKHILL WI
At the latest meeting, Sue Elliot displayed upholstery items and gave members ideas for making humbug and scatter cushions. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 21 at 10am in the Memorial Park community centre, Stourport, when members are asked
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Audition for children
AN exciting opportunity has arisen for children to audition for the forthcoming, dynamic tour of The Carpenters UK. The live, professional 20-piece tribute to The Carpenters are looking to form a choir of local children (aged between six and 14) to feature
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WORCESTERSHIRE ME SUPPORT GROUP
A open day will be held in Worcester during ME Awareness Week, on Saturday from noon. The event is at Unity House, Stanley Road, Worcester, where, at 2pm, Carole Hounsell, Action for ME group co-ordinator will speak on Action for ME - Campaigning for
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Fairport Convention
ONE of the great British institutions of folk rock, Fairport Convention, is set to provide another night of delight for audiences members old and new in Worcester next week. They are due on stage at the Huntingdon Hall, Crowngate, Next Thursday, May 22
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WYRE FOREST FILM CLUB
The chosen film on Tuesday is Croupier, directed by Mike Hodges, who also directed Get Carter. This is a depiction of the bitter desperation which underlies Britain's casino world. Clive Owen plays a man who decides to learn how to be a croupier and soon
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End of Parish concert season
THE last of the current season of Parish Music concerts will be given in St Nicholas Church, Teddington, this Saturday by the London Guitar Trio. This talented group of Jonathan Preiss, Abigail James and Lee Sallory has been highly praised for its dazzling
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Stars of the future on show
A LIVE showcase of young bands is playing at Stratford Civic Hall tomorrow night when audiences can enjoy more than four hours of music by potential stars of the future for free. One of the main bands playing at Stratford Music Live will be Man With A
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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY WIs
A food, flower and craft day will be held at the Ramada Hotel, Bewdley on Monday, from 11am. The morning speaker will be Beryl Griffiths, on Flower Arranging, then at lunchtime visitors will be able to look around the flowers, crafts and food exhibits
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Join Elvis, Sinatra and Jackson for Night of All Stars
ELVIS Presley, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra - all on the same bill! It's a concert-goer's dream! Unfortunately due to the expiry of some of the great names - or so they would have us believe - the all-star line up will never be possible. But that doesn't
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WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
A concert of piano music will take place in Kidderminster Library on Thursday, May 29, at 7.30pm. Featuring Michael Jones, Janine Smith and her 10-year-old pupil Geogi Ivanov, among the items will be Peter and the Wolf, narrated by Guy Rowland. The music
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Beef farmers given reasons for optimism
BEEF farmers should feel optimistic about the future, despite the prospect of upcoming legislative changes in their industry, according to the experts at a local seminar sponsored by Lloyds TSB Agriculture. Tim Porter, head of agriculture at Lloyds TSB
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Festive markets are on Christmas agenda
AN effort is being made to up the scale of holiday events in Bewdley, with the switch-on of the Christmas lights top of the agenda. The Chamber of Trade wants to close off a section of Load Street to host a festive market, a tradition popular throughout
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Alcester
GARDEN WALKABOUT: This year's garden walkabout will be the 13th and the second under the banner of Cancer Research UK which is the amalgamation of the Imperial Cancer Research fund and Cancer Research now forming the largest charity in Europe. While the
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Double delight as Bards batsmen pile up runs
STRATFORD Bards enjoyed a profitable weekend in terms of points and runs as the Cotswold Hills League emerged relatively unscathed from a showery Saturday. The first team top the Premier Division after an 82-run defeat of Bidford, while the club's second
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Ridings high until the rain
THE weather was again the winner as Pershore's first and second teams failed to complete a match for the sixth time so far this season. The miserable weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the club's batsmen as both sides passed the 200-mark before the
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Gibson grabs glory
DUMBLETON captain Mike Gibson became only the 11th player in the 30-year history of the National Village Championship to score a century and take five wickets in a match. Gibson smashed an unbeaten 135 to help his side amass a formidable 309-5 against
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Hat-trick of wins
IN a busy week for Badsey youth cricket, the Under-13s began their Worcestershire League campaign at Old Elizabethans. Despite losing opener Michael Powell early on, Badsey scored a respectable 102-4 from 20 overs, thanks mainly to Nick Powell (31), Jamie
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Holiday in nets
THE Worcestershire Cricket Centre is staging a half-term course between Wednesday, May 28 and Friday, May 30. There will be something for all ages from seven to 15 with nets, skills sessions, one-to-one coaching and indoor matches. For more details and
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15/5/03 Five's week to respond
FIVE potential signings have been set a week's deadline to give their answers by Stourport Swifts. Boss Dave Titterton is keen to sort next season's squad out with plenty of time to spare after most of his current players committed their futures. He confirmed
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Sidwell secures success in sunshine
THE second Centennial Qualifier was played in calm and sunny conditions at the Vale Golf and Country Club where a magnificent net 71 earned Trevor Sidwell the Division One honours. Two shots adrift were Warwick Holland and Joe Pawlowski, while the Division
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Pairings key to change in fortunes
EVESHAM'S B team, captained by John Cook, has made a slow start to the new season. After suffering defeats at Lilleybrook (5-3) and Cleobury Mortimer (4-3), they at last began to find form. And, thanks to some astute pairings and home advantage, they
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Theatre
Rose, Kidderminster - Kindertransport, until Saturday. Confusions, Wednesday until May 24. Swan, Worcester - Chess, until May 24. Edgecliffe High School, Kinver - Oklahoma!, until Saturday. Patrick Centre, Birmingham - The Banquet, Thursday. Repertory
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15/5/03 - Sixways crusade goes on for Cecil
CECIL Duckworth has committed himself to another shot at promotion after the Rugby Football Union agreed in principle to automatic promotion. Worcester Rugby Club's multi-millionaire chairman has been undecided on next season's level of investment following
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Bringing epilepsy into the open
A PERSHORE woman is helping to bring epilepsy 'Out in the Open' by organising a sponsored walk. Alison Jackson is arranging the walk as part of a national fund-raising event for Epilepsy Action. Alison suffers from the condition herself, having been first
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Experience: Truth is out there
LIKE M Burcher, I have been wondering what the George Cowley Experience is all about. They seem to work tirelessly to promote local issues such as litter, asylum seekers, keeping music live and are making the thoughtful and gentle George Cowley into something
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Chance for work and adventure
INTERNATIONAL development agency VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) is offering a thrilling and extraordinary trekking challenge in Vietnam. VSO needs people to raise vital money for work overseas. Without this, it would be unable to continue sending volunteers
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Respect for integrity
LIZ Smith's political agent (You Say, Saturday, May 10) ignored the absence of a Labour candidate and suggests people in Claines made their election judgement solely through a fear that the Conservative candidate couldn't be trusted. Bill Elsy, who stood
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There's no betting on killing of hares
I MUST correct Mrs M Large over the points she raised about hare coursing (You Say, Tuesday, May 6). As I have made very clear before, there are some bookmakers at a few coursing meetings, but there is definitely no betting on killing hares. Mrs Large
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Dairy farmer James takes it sitting down
A BROADWAY dairy farmer and his wife have converted a redundant cart shed into a furniture showroom. James Evetts and his wife, Peta, responded to an advert in a trade magazine. The Indian Ocean Trading Company, manufacturers of teak outdoor furniture
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Travel writer to give lecture
AN Evening with Lord John Julius Norwich is being offered at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall next week. The celebrated historian, travel writer and broadcaster is coming to town to give a Royal Geographical Society Lecture.He appears to talk about his remarkable
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Show us a little understanding!
THE MOTHER of a two-year-old suffering from a terminal illness has revealed her heartbreak at trying to cope with public prejudice. Kate and Andy Hall from Harvington have been told their son Isaac, who has a rare genetic disease, is unlikely to reach
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Success in a shoot-out
A SUDDEN-DEATH shoot-out ended successfully for Mark Hampton who has earned a place in Great Britain's team for the European Junior Shooting Championships. The Offenham youngster faced a nail-biting climax at the selection shoot in East Yorkshire. Facing
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Centre on course for top level approval
A NEW training centre in Kidderminster has been given the seal of approval after a visit by a top Government minister. Alan Johnson, MP for Hull West and the Minister for Employment Relations, Industry and the Regions, toured the £1m facility run by the
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Sunshine meeting of town clerks
A RAY of Florida sun was brought to Wyre Forest when South Palm Beach's town clerk met her Kidderminster counterpart. Barbara Nock compared notes with Charles Talbot at the town hall - and declared herself "amazed" at how beautiful it is. However, the
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Cowshed plan
TWO cowsheds on a Chaddesley Corbett farm will be converted into five houses if planners' recommendations are followed. Swancote Farm wants to get rid of its livestock to concentrate on cereal production and the two cowsheds will no longer be suitable
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Ridings high until the rain
THE weather was again the winner as Pershore's first and second teams failed to complete a match for the sixth time so far this season. The miserable weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the club's batsmen as both sides passed the 200-mark before the
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Racing for life is good for the soul!
A "SENSE of godliness" overcomes one Worcester runner when she takes part in the annual Race for Life in aid of cancer sufferers. Karen Payne, from Claines, Worcester, has run in every Race for Life since it started in Worcester five years ago. She says
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Stunner Warren
Pershore Tn U 14 4, Evesham Colts 3 ZAK Warren stole the show for the Pershore outfit with a four-goal salvo. A flurry of goals midway through the first half saw Pershore open the scoring, only for Daryl Beattie to level for Evesham. Matt Knight then
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Gibson grabs glory
DUMBLETON captain Mike Gibson became only the 11th player in the 30-year history of the National Village Championship to score a century and take five wickets in a match. Gibson smashed an unbeaten 135 to help his side amass a formidable 309-5 against
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Vale squad in 18th
VALE Triffid Super-raft team participated in the 25th annual 100-mile River Wye raft race staged over three days. The team of Colin Roberts, Colin Richman, Steve, Maggie Hampton, Jeff, Graeme, Andy Rattue and Gary Pick-ering were sent off first for the
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Fan's heartbreak at football shirt theft
YOUNG football fan Reece McDermott has been left distraught by a sneak thief who took a signed England shirt from the wall of his dad's Wolverley pub. The five-year-old was given the shirt when he was two after dad Marc McDermott met England legend Nobby
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Vandals target veterans' club
SECOND World War veterans were "sickened" after vandals smashed up their clubhouse. Some 30 ex-servicemen use the building in Brinton Park, Kidderminster, twice a week along with four other groups including Brownies and a slimming club. But windows, crockery
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Help group appeal
WOMEN in Wyre Forest suffering from endometriosis are being urged to back a new support group. Claire Wardle, of Worcester, is aiming to find sufferers in Worcestershire and Herefordshire who want to band together for support and advice. They will also
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Leo the cat still looking for home
FRONT page feline Leo is still looking for someone brave enough to give him a home. His carers from the Celia Hammond Animal Trust are desperate to find someone to put up with his terrifying tantrums and asked the Shuttle/Times and News for help. After
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KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FC MATCH FACTS - 2002/2003
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis Mon July 15 Evesham United (a) 4-0 Ducros, Broughton, Corbett, Shilton Fri July 19 Reading (h) 2-4 Broughton, Henriksen Sun July 21 Solihull Borough (a) 3-4 Shilton, Foster (pen), Corbett Wed July 24 Wolverhampton
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Room to plan ahead
THE potential of the new Kemp Hospice is "mind-blowing" according to campaign manager John Fletcher. And he stressed it will be a "lively place with lots of things going on" to keep patients stimulated. Mr Fletcher said the new day care centre - accommodating
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Burger sign 'would distract drivers'
A PLANNED 35 ft-tall illuminated sign for a new drive-through burger bar in Kidderminster town centre would be out of place, councillors will be told tonight. Fast food giant McDonald's wants to erect the sign on the ring road near the Weavers Wharf development
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Murmur of new recruit
KEEPING it in the family is the name of the game for a Kidderminster band who have expanded their line-up in a renewed quest for fame and fortune. The Murmur, who have been on the town scene for seven years, have freshened things up by recruiting James
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Enticing night of music
TICKETS are now available for an evening of classical music at Kidderminster Library on June 13. Entice will feature work by composers, including Mozart, Brahms and Bizet, courtesy of The Sirens - soprano Diana Sharp, mezzo soprano Dawn Foxall and pianist
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Piranha team all set for Knockhill tester
SIMON Andrews and the Red Piranha Racing team travel to Scotland for the fifth round of the British Supersport Cham-pionship at Knockhill this weekend with high hopes of another podium position after their best result of the season at Oulton Park last
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Saddle up now
NEW club Cyclestuff have started their midweek club runs. They take place every Wedn-esday starting from the Esso garage on Cheltenham Road at 6.15pm Runs cover between 25 and 30 miles at a steady pace, with the emphasis on social rather than race training
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Ben gets boost of a bonus
BEN Stockdale had another successful weekend when competing in the British Schools Cycling Association Under-14 Championships. The event, hosted by Litchfield CC, was based around three sta-ges at Curborough, Staffo-rdshire. In the first circuit race,
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Evans wins twice as Potts gets wet
THE second race of the Arden Trophy series was sailed on Sunday in a strong and blustery southerly wind. Andrew Potts (Solo) quickly established a lead on the first beat, which he maintained for most of the long, fast and exciting downwind leg of the
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Homing returns
Shipston Invitation FC TEN members sent 95 birds to Picauville on May 10, liberated at 7.30am. 1 R Gore 1562.886; 2 and 3 H Heckingbottom 1528.897 & 1519.789; 4 B G Lea 1516.235; 5 H Heckingbot-tom 1475.508; 6 F Griffin 1454.730; 7 B G Lea 1450.568
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Broadway teams flourish during winning weekend
BROADWAY continued their good form with victories in all their games last weekend. On Saturday afternoon they entertained Bredon in a Concorde League match and emerged 119-80 winners, winning on three of the five rinks. Paul Speake and Mick Aubrey both
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Trio tracking success
EVESHAM-based triathletes travelled to Castle Combe race circuit last Wednesday evening for the first round of the well established Mega Manic Midsummer Midweek Race series. Organised by Bath Amphibians Triathlon Club, the event comprises of a two-mile
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Froggie still on tour trail
BLACK Country favourite Raymond Froggatt is still touring after 40 years of musical success. This weekend he returns to play The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, where the auditorium will turn green from his frog and scarf waving loyal fans keen to hear his
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15/5/03 Hat-trick of captures?
IAN Britton is confident he can secure a triple deal with three new players lined up to join Kidderminster Harriers. Talks with the mystery free-transfer trio, believed to be from a higher level, are at an advanced stage. The Harriers boss, who is keen
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15/5/03 Sports editor's mailbag
IN reply to the letter from A North, I do not believe that the board are being greedy at Kidderminster Harriers at all. Entrance charges are still cheaper than most other Division Three teams and I for one do not begrudge paying a pound or two extra to
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15/5/03 Sports editor's mailbag
SO cash-strapped Kidderminster Harriers have no choice but to increase admission prices for next season? The board would do well to remember that the fans they obviously have so little regard for also have a choice as to whether they pay the exorbitant
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People seem to have such short memories
I AM writing to deplore the non re-election of Sir Timothy Harford to South Littleton Parish Council. Some people have quite remarkably short memories! A few years ago the funds of Honeybourne, Offenham, South Littleton and Wickhamford Parish Councils
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It's easy to take for granted, all the work
NOW that the local elections are behind us, we would like to express publicly our thanks to Sir Timothy Harford for his work over the past four years, first as treasurer and then as chairman of the South Littleton Parish Council. As Journal readers will
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15/5/03 Soccer schemes
HOLIDAY courses are back for the May school break, thanks to Kidderminster Harriers Community Scheme. St John's Middle School, Kidderminster, is the venue on Thursday, May 29, and Friday, May 30. Other centres will be in Worcester, Malvern, Droitwich
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Don't be fooled by the 'benefits' of EU
IWAS interested to read in the Journal last week, the letter from Mr.Thomas in reply to a letter of mine that you kindly printed back on 17th April. He rather harshly accuses me of being nave, not making an effort to get my facts right, and not knowing
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Thanks to our Diana
MAY I say a goodbye and thank you, to our Mayor Coun Diana Raphael. Credit goes to her for her enthusiasm during her year in office, well done. Now a thank you to our editor of the Evesham Journal for always giving the space each week for the Mayor's
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Chaddesley close
THE wet weather cut Chaddesley Corbett's Worcestershire League Division One title bid short for a second week running. Chaddesley are just three points off the top as only two games were completed in their division. They gained nine points after restricting
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Hereford hit by Bennett
BEWDLEY'S promising start to the season continued with a convincing five-wicket win over Hereford who ran away with Worcestershire League Division Three last season. Bewdley won the toss and dismissed the opposition for 118 in their third Division Two
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Stourport bid's washed away
VISITORS Astwood Bank were frustrated by the weather at Walshes Meadow on Saturday as Stourport's Worcestershire League Division Two game was abandoned. The village side posted a useful total of 164-4 from 32 overs before the rain eventually forced an
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Carnival's princess
THE Pershore Carnival Princess competition, sponsored by the Evesham Journal, will be held in the new town hall this Saturday from 2pm. The winner, along with two attendants, will lead the Carnival procession, which meets at the Brandy Cask riverside
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Unsung heroes and heroines of the NHS
MY husband died recently at home. His peaceful end was due to the care provided by our doctor, St Richard's Hospice and the nurses who looked after him. I cannot speak too highly of the NHS care. The nurses were kind, cheerful and efficient and enabled
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Why evil should not triumph
"JUDGE not, lest you yourself be judged", Scripture warns us. Mr Spiteri (You Say, Thursday, May 8) would do well to remember that, rather than presume to lecture others on how to be Christians in this fallen world. Mr Spiteri says he fails to see where
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Mill House on the market
BROADWAY Mill House has gone on the market for more than £2 million after a 14-month renovation period. Estate agents Knight Frank are inviting offers between £2.25 and £2.45 million for the house, which lies on the road to Snowshill. The first record
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Young rowers hit heights on water
THREE crews from Evesham represented the Midlands Region at the National Junior Regional Champion-ships in Nottingham. Conditions were fairly typical for the venue, with high winds and choppy waters making fast times difficult. The Evesham crews turned
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Light pollution is making starry, starry nights a thing of the past
STARRY, starry nights are in danger of becoming a dim and distant memory as increasing light pollution obscures the view, claims an organisation dedicated to safeguarding the rural way of life. The Council for the Protection of Rural England - CPRE -
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Airport furore sparks plea to residents
WYRE Forest residents are not making enough effort to speak out over plans to expand a nearby airport, a district councillor has claimed. Wolverley's Nigel Addison said he was "disappointed" with the reaction from residents since plans were announced
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Fun run date
THE annual Abberley fun run and 10km race will take place on Sunday. The event, to raise funds for restoration work at two churches in the village, will kick off from Home Farm at 2.30pm. There will also be a barbecue and beer tent for the less energetic
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Pensioner dies in crash
AN inquest is to be held after a pensioner was killed when his car left Witley Road at Holt Heath near Worcester and hit a brick wall. Derek Preece, 72, died following the smash near the turning to Ockeridge, at 5.30pm last Tuesday. Mr Preece, of Wells
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Workers win after thriller
THREE missed penalties told the tale of last Sunday's Evesham Hospital and Charity Cup final. Mark Gledhill spurned the chance from 12 yards two minutes from the end of normal time to win the trophy for Evesham WMC. Bear goalkeeper Adam Moss produced
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Tree-saving bid looks to be stumped
TIME could be running out for two commemorative trees on the old Kidderminster College site as bulldozers prepare to move in. Lecturer Phil Seaton has stepped up his campaign to save the trees before the high-rise building is demolished and the ground
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Villagers battle on for sewer system
RESIDENTS in villages around Salford Priors who have battled for years to get connected to the main sewers have said they are tired of Severn Trent's broken promises. People in Rushford, Pitchill and Iron Cross have been forced to manage with expensive
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Lottery cash means town can go wild
CHILDREN are ready to go wild this summer thanks to a £4,950 heritage lottery grant. The Awards for All cash, applied for by Kidderminster Town Centre Partnership and Wyre Forest District Council, is to provide a wild west event in August. Entertainment
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15/5/03 - Weather holds up County's progress
DURHAM'S return to Stockton for the first time for four years brought frustration as the first day of the Championship match against Worcestershire was re-stricted to 44 overs. It did not help the case for outgrounds as an hour's rain in mid-afternoon
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Evans wins twice as Potts gets wet
THE second race of the Arden Trophy series was sailed on Sunday in a strong and blustery southerly wind. Andrew Potts (Solo) quickly established a lead on the first beat, which he maintained for most of the long, fast and exciting downwind leg of the
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Recalling days of toll house sweetshop
A CEREMONY to mark the site of Bewdley's historic toll house brought back "sweet" memories for two women who have lived in the town all their lives. Elizabeth Ralley and Janet Colley both recall popping into the famous landmark as children more than 60
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Georgina's fun run in memory of aunt
A YOUNG Kidderminster girl is stepping out with her sister and cousins for a fun run in memory of her aunt. Georgina Ryan, 12, from Somerleyton Avenue, has organised the run at Wyre Forest Visitors Centre, Bewdley, with her cousins Sinead Thomas, 13,
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Plants go on sale
HOME-GROWN plants and home-made cakes will be on sale in aid of Kemp Hospice on Wednesday, May 28. Roger Perks - who raised £254 for the charity when he bedecked his Kidderminster home with Christmas lights - is holding the sale at 11 Avill Grove between
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Music is key to latest town support centre
FUND-RAISERS are hoping music lovers hold the key to opening a new advice centre for Alzheimer's sufferers in Kidderminster. The Alzheimer's Society hopes to open a new drop-in centre by the end of the year and has organised a charity concert to raise
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'Confusion' over change of play
A THEATRE company have taken improvisation to its limits by changing the play they were set to stage mid-way through rehearsals. Hagley Theatre Group found themselves in a sticky situation when their male lead was forced to pull out only weeks before
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Nuns and vikings take part in river escapades
FLOATING nuns were just one of the sights of Sunday's annual River Severn raft race. Almost 30 craft paddled the eight-and-half-miles from Arley to Stourport to raise money for a host of charities including Kemp Hospice and the County Air Ambulance. Kidderminster-based
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Putting wildlife art in the spotlight
NATIONAL Wildlife Week will be celebrated in style with an arts extravaganza in Kidderminster. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust's Wyre Forest group has organised an art exhibition and piano concert to raise money for the new Wildlife Education Centre at
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Blinding decade for top group
THE countdown continues to Blind Lemon's big 10th anniversary bash later this year with a gig in Wolverley this weekend. The Wyre Forest soul and R'n'B band will be at The Kingsford, one of their regular haunts, on Saturday night. This year the line-up
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May 15, 2003
WORRIES about our children's education are coming before us as the Wyre Forest Schools Review draws closer. We now face the possibility of school closures and mergers as well as the decision about remaining as a three- tier system or moving to two tiers
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Green for go at Campden!
BOWLS returned to Chipping Campden for the first time in 15 years last week when the green was opened for a members' get together. The club is keen to recruit new members of all ages and abilities and already has four aged under 18 playing regularly.
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Rowing Club's free offer
THERE'S free tennis on Evesham Rowing Club's Abbey Road courts on Saturday as part of the LTA Play Tennis Initiative. All ages and standards from four years upwards are invited along between 10am and 4pm when free coaching, equipment and refreshments
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Brown in the pink!
Evesham and District Association ONE of the youngest players in the H20 Plumbing and Heating Division 3B won the Novice Hand-icap tournament at Evesham High School. Daniel Brown (Evesham Swifts) had to give Craig Young (SDM Ravens) three points a game
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Vale squad in 18th
VALE Triffid Super-raft team participated in the 25th annual 100-mile River Wye raft race staged over three days. The team of Colin Roberts, Colin Richman, Steve, Maggie Hampton, Jeff, Graeme, Andy Rattue and Gary Pick-ering were sent off first for the
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Haines on a high
THE outdoor season got under way with Linda Haines in tremendous form, winning the first two away shoots. Cheltenham Archers' Easter Bunny tournament hosted a field of 100 archers out of which six Evesham members were in action. Haines won her first away
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Middleton lands a double
THE Evesham club had an excellent turnout last Sunday to enjoy a good wind blowing up over the weir. The first race in the Commodores Cup Series saw all the competitors staying close together for well over halfway when Ian Haywood and Roger Middleton
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Inkberrow send out a serious title warning
INKBERROW closed the gap on Stratford B at the top in Division One of the Prudden Road Surfacing League after their 4-0 thrashing of Chipping Campden A. With the Stratford side being held to a draw and last year's South Warw-ickshire Area champions Studley
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Fans set to flock to annual two-day racing spectacular
THE Intrum Justitia two-day meeting is Stratford Racecourse's premier race meeting of the year and attracts a large crowd of around 15,000 people over the two days. There is over £160,000 added of prize money on offer in this year's 14 races on Friday
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Live the American "dream" at Raceway
FOR more than 50 years, Detroit iron has played a significant part in America's love affair with the automobile. At times, its following has diminished as a result of war, petrol crisis, and lobby after lobby to ban the mighty V8. However, there's a hardcore
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Presentations by Young Enterprise Companies...
Twisted The King's School, South Worcestershire. Name of achievers: Tom Kenrick, Rich Jones, Doug Stafford, Lucy Smith, Toni Marshall. Minster Mugs The Minster College, Herefordshire. Name of achievers: Jemma Price, Natalie Hanson, Charlotte Hoare, Lauren
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Exciting account earns top award
A LIVELY video detailing the production process helped earn Alumini the Best Company Presentation Award at last night's Young Enterprise final. The pupils, from Alice Ottley School, Worcester, turned in an entertaining account of exactly how they screw
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It's no tell-tale - The King's School crowned champs!
YOUNGSTERS from the King's School, in Worcester, are celebrating a fairytale success this morning. The pupils' company, TellTales, was last night crowned Company of the Year at the Young Enterprise Strategic Board Final, held at the King's School, Worcester
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School children have designs on housing
BUDDING young buil-ders at Dunnington Primary School were given hands-on exper-ience of the trade and allowed to build their own houses this week. The Warwickshire Education Business Partnership and the Construction Industry Training Board organ-ised
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15/5/03 Sports editor's mailbag
I WRITE in reply to A North's letter in last week's Shuttle/Times & News criticising the increased admission prices at Aggborough. By suggesting that the board of Kidderminster Harriers are greedy does he think the club have a large mountain of cash
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15/5/03 Britton wielding close-season axe
DION Scott and Hugh McAuley are the first two casualties of boss Ian Britton's summer rebuilding at Kidderminster Harriers. The duo, both given a chance to shine by Britton after being released by Mansfield and Cheltenham respectively, will not be offered
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15/5/03 Harriers down to nine in first league defeat
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies' unbeaten West Midlands League Division One record came to an end on Sunday. They lost their final game of the season 5-2 to Ross Town after playing for an hour with just nine women. But Harriers have still been crowned league
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15/5/03 International call-up for old boy
FORMER Kidderminster Harrier, Ben Davies, has capped a good first season playing for Chester with a call-up to the Welsh semi-professional squad. The midfielder, who helped his new club to the Conference play-offs, will play in the Four Nations tournament
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Soggy start to KCC campaign
ANOTHER rain-affected game failed to go the way of Kidderminster in Birmingham and District League Division One with their second losing draw in a row. Despite good bowling, batting was made difficult by the weather and KCC could only claim six points
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Accident is waiting?
Re: Safety chaos at Twyford Service Station. Like many others using the services at Twyford over the bank holiday weekend I note with some surprise the chaos caused by the restricted access during the construction work for the new hotel/pub complex at
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Cookley are chasing cup final repeat
SKIPPER Phil Dixon and Lee Shewry led former winners Cookley to the National Village Knockout Cup third round with a convincing eight-wicket win over Garnons. The villagers, who took the trophy at Lords back in 1977, restricted their Herefordshire visitors
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Fletcher on fire
PROLIFIC Neil Fletcher blazed 97 runs for Cutnall Green in their winning draw at home to Barnards Green. The Malvern visitors fell 28 runs short in the Worcestershire League Division Five encounter but still had six wickets intact. Green collected 11
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Mahon sparks Spennells
NIGEL Mahon starred with 108 not out for Spennells A to steer his side to a Stainweld Cricket Sunday League Premier Division one-wicket victory over Waterfront. Nick Parker took 5-16 to help Sportsman to a nine-wicket Wednesday Division C win over Bewdley
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Roll up and be amazed
GUARANTEED to astound, the performers of Moscow State Circus pull off some of the finest gymnastics and acrobatics you are likely to see this side of the Olympics. Watching the performances taking place under the traditional Big Top tent it becomes clear
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Elderly handed free security sheets
Elderly people in Worcester are being issued with special security sheets to help protect them against bogus officials. The sheets, supplied by Age Concern, contain vital telephone numbers for authorities such as the police, council, and water and electricity
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Videotape shown to jury of hooded man held at gunpoint
A DRAMATIC video of a hooded man being interrogated at gunpoint was shown to the jury in the Evesham computer hijack case at Worcester Crown Court. The man, who has not been named, is filmed seated on an easy chair with a blue towel over his head and
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Police launch thugs and drugs crackdown with dawn swoops
PEOPLE suspected of violence, dealing in drugs and stealing cars are behind bars following dawn raids by police. Police investigating offences ranging from bodily harm, wounding and indecent assault to the supply of Class A drugs and car crime, swooped
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Retail boom helps to cut jobless total
A GROWTH in retail and customer service jobs has been linked to the first fall in unemployment in Worcestershire so far this year. According to the latest official figures, six per cent fewer people are out of work in the county than last month - a trend
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Poster a winner with the judges
A MEDIA student has kick-started his career by winning a national marketing competition. Steven Fessey walked away with a Gold Award from The Marketeer Association after bowling over judges with a thought-provoking poster for the Imperial War Museum.
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We're getting a raw deal, say twins families
FAMILIES with twins say they are missing out on a vital tax benefit because of discrimination by the Inland Revenue. Rachel Hodgetts, of the Worcester Twins Club, is taking part in a campaign to get the new child tax credit to recognise the additional
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Setting the pace on heart surgery
MEDICS at Worcester's new hospital are setting the pace when it comes to treating patients with heart problems. The £96m hospital recently launched a new pacemaker service, which aims to save people's lives as well as saving them the trouble of travelling
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Take lessons in making dreams come true
MAKING your dreams come true is the aim of a course to be held in Worcester for the first time this week. Called Positive Living and designed for people who want to get more out of their lives, it will be run by Jaki Allen and Alison Hill. Both are Reiki
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Drug link to goods 'from off the back of a lorry'
A SCHEME to deter people from buying stolen goods by showing them their money is often spent on hard drugs is hitting the roads. The We Don't Buy Crime roadshow not only warns people that buying stolen goods could result in a 14-year prison sentence but
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A cat a day is taken in by local RSPCA
FIGURES revealed by the RSPCA Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch show, on average at least one cat per day is rescued from the roads of the county. Last year's numbers, revealed ahead of the branches' AGM, show the charity's care, treatment and
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City's musical secret is out!
Musicians at a school named after Worcester's most famous son have been showing off their talent this week. Youngsters from the Elgar School of Music are in the middle of an annual festival to promote their talents. The event started on Monday with an
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Computer courses for silver surfers
A RETIRED plasterer from Worcester hopes to make good use of a new campaign to encourage elderly peopleto go on-line and become computer-literate. David Hayes, aged 66, will be one of the thousands of older people in the country who will take part in
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Pupils pipe up to thank club for flutes
News of a donation of four flutes and two clarinets was music to the ears of pupils at St Barnabas CE Primary School in Worcester. The instruments were donated by Worcester South Rotary Club. "We really enjoy our music here at St Barnabas and it is absolutely
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Activity sessions for young set to win go-ahead
TWILIGHT turn-up- and-play sport and activity sessions for children have been agreed in principle by members of Tenbury Town Council. The Burgage recreation ground and the Palmers Meadow sport pitches have been offered to organisers of the sessions and
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Work bears fruit with a top accolade
ANDREW Dunn, 86, a former managing director of wholesale nursery Frank P Matthews Ltd of Tenbury, has been awarded one of the Royal Horticultural Society's highest accolades. He has been given the Victoria Medal of Honour which is only bestowed on distinguished
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Nicola's agony
Teenager struck down by ME speaks out on baffling illness A TEENAGER has spoken out in a desperate plea for understanding as she struggles to live from day to day with an illness that has no known cure. Nicola Winnall used to spend her days skiing, canoeing
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New mayor rejects council complaint
A TENBURY resident says he feels extremely cheated that his complaints of maladministration against Tenbury Town Council have been rejected by the new mayor, Councillor Janice Gluyas. Anthony Reeve from Kyrewood, told the Advertiser: "I brought these
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Schools look to the future
SCHOOLS will need to cast aside any "selfish" attitudes and look to the long-term future when considering the current schools review, the new headteacher at Baxter College has said. David Seddon, who has been at the school for three weeks, said parents
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Arson probe in auto blaze
ARSON is suspected by police investigating a weekend blaze which left a trail of destruction at a Kidderminster auto firm. Specialist equipment worth £72,000 was ruined after three vehicles were set on fire outside Summer-field Auto Services on the Worcester
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The Piano Building debate 2,500 votes cast in poll
TODAY is the deadline for votes in the Shuttle/Times and News' big cinema referendum. More than 2,500 people have had their say on whether Kidderminster's historic Piano Building, a disused former carpet warehouse, should be bulldozed to make way for
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The Piano Building debate 'Not suitable' for arts centre or theatre
PROBLEMS with alternative uses for the Piano Building were outlined to district planning boss Mike Parker in a letter by David Lewis, of developer Centros Miller, last September. A public arts centre or theatre "was considered" and a study commissioned
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The Piano Building debate What readers say...
UNTIL I saw the pictures in the Shuttle/Times and News, I was under the impression the Piano Building was the beautiful one in front of an equally lovely chimney stack. I am a keen cinema-goer and would dearly love one in Kidderminster, however I also
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TV surprise brings back Dambuster memories
A PENSIONER has told of her shock at seeing herself in a television documentary on the Second World War. Joyce Rutherford, 79, of Highclere Drive, Bewdley, was watching a programme on the famous 1943 Dambuster raids on Germany's Rhineland when she spotted
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Park joy for village school
SKATEBOARDERS in Cleobury Mortimer are celebrating after being handed a major cash grant which will soon bring a specialist park to the village. As last week's news of the demise of Kidderminster's Skate Shack reached fans of the sport, youngsters in
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Pledge to school by new head
IMPROVED exam results and smaller classes are being targeted by a crisis-hit Kidderminster school's new "super head". David Seddon, who has made a career out of bringing schools back from the brink, also said he would endeavour to attract more youngsters
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Town hall placard protest by pensioner
AN arthritic pensioner staged a placard protest outside Kidderminster Town Hall to drum up support for her campaign on housing repairs. Pauline Rickson claims the programme of "planned maintenance" being carried out by Wyre Forest Community Housing in
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Bredon
COFFEE MORNING: Please support the local branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society when they hold their coffee and cake morning at the home of Andy and Linda Jaynes, 46, Queensmead, Bredon on Saturday, June 7, 10am to 12noon. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: This
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Eckington
FOES FEAST: Was held last Saturday, in the village hall, for the second year running, and was another wonderful night of fine food and live entertainment, 55 villagers enjoyed a three course meal and the home-grown entertainers that followed. Many thanks
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Evesham
ART SOCIETY: The April speaker, Dawn Cookson spoke of her work as a portrait painter and of her time as a pupil of the great Pietro Annigoni which she remembered as a dedicated but magical time and was able to convey to her audience the atmosphere of
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Harvington
PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION: The AGM was held in the village hall last Tuesday evening with Roger Beard in the chair. Committee members present were Sheila Hemming, Jean McClymont, John Cocks and Keith Seager, representing the parish council. The chairman
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Honeybourne
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Met on May 7 when Mrs M Boath presided. Birthday cards were distributed after which a few minutes silence was observed for Mrs P Harris who died recently and was an old member of the club. Arrangements are now complete for the visit to
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Willersey
SONGS OF PRAISE MASTER-CLASS: Willersey Music will be presenting a Master-Class on Saturday, May 17 in St Peter's Church at 7.30pm. The conductor will be David Griffiths and accompanist Doreen Busbridge. In addition there will be musical items by the
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Stock Green
BAPTIST CHAPEL: About 40 Baptists enjoyed a gourmet lunch, combined with scenic drives through country lanes on Saturday, May 10. Starting at 11am with fruit juice and nibbles at Temple Grafton Baptist Church, they then proceeded to Alcester Baptist Church
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Tredington
CONCERT: At the opening concert of Music in Rural Churches, the audience at St Gregory's Church, Tredington, experienced a touch of magic through the performance of The Ralph Allin Four. The virtuoso violin playing of its leader was equally supported
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Tysoe
CONCERT: The next concert of Music in Rural Churches will be Shipston Town Band at St Mary's Church, Tysoe, on Saturday, June 7 at 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50, concessions £5 on the door, accompanied children free.
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National triumph for Stourport teenagers
HOCKEY: The youngsters of Stourport gained an outstanding victory in the final of the Royal Air Force National U-15s Plate, beating Havant 3-1. Boss Peter Terry and coach Nick Lewis felt Stourport's Pakistan internationals Imran and Irfan Yousaf had played
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University accolade
TRAMPOLINING: Former Wyre Forest gymnast Claire Ruddock has been named sportswoman of the year at Sheffield Hallam University. The 21-year-old, who is in her final year studying sports science, went to Bewdley High and then King Charles I High's sixth
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Angry Matthews blasts fellow racer
MOTORSPORT: Astley driver Tim Matthews faces an uphill battle to win the UK Sports 2,000 Championships after leaving the track in the recent round at Castle Combe. But Matthews blasted rival racer Guy Ellis for holding him up, leading to an untimely exit
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Mark jumps to triple gold in Stourport
ATHLETICS: Mark Roberts won three A-team events for Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club's U-15s boys at the first meeting of the Young Athletes League. There were 21 home athletes competing in Stourport as Roberts was successful in the 800m, 1,500m
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Celebration time for dance divas
STUDENTS at a Stratford dance and drama school gave their all in a series of shows to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The Hadland School of Dance and Drama took to the town's Civic Hall stage for a show called The Rhythm of Life, which used all aspects
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A struggle in junior league
SWIMMING: Two Wyre Forest Swimming Club teams did not have the best of times in the competitive Nuneaton Junior League second round. Swimmers aged from nine to 12 made up the A side in Division One at Nuneaton and the Bs in Division Three at Stratford
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Tsunami trophy trail
MARTIAL ARTS: Karate club Tsunami continue to display high standards by bringing home a bagful of trophies from another competition. They scooped 27 medals at the Shukokai National Karate Championships at the Forest Glades in their home town of Kidderminster
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Belt up for Brian
MARTIAL ARTS: The first student has gained a black belt under the wing of third dan senior instructor David Hand at Kidderminster Warriors Eskrima Club. Brian Smith, who runs Stourport UK Kick-boxing Club, was training with Hand for around 18 months and
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What's On
THURSDAY: Great Witley: Church - St Petersburg Blagovest ensemble. Droitwich: Norbury Theatre - Sullivan to Strauss until Saturday. Birmingham: CBSO Centre - Mendelssohn "Octet in E Flat". Symphony Hall - Takcs Quartet. Alexandra Theatre - Paul Young.
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Sparkling return
MARTIAL ARTS: Steve Baker returned to tournaments after a five-year absence and took first place at the World United Martial Art English Open. Baker, a hard-working instructor at Stourport's Eclipse Martial Arts Centre, was given a large gold cup for
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Adams' vital win
DARTS: Great Western have won the Banks's Bewdley League in one of the most nail-biting ends to a season with a 4-3 victory over White Swan. The night started badly for Western against a mid-table team who had just pride to play for as Swan ran into a
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Manning magic
SNOOKER: Simon Manning made an excellent 53 break for Pockets B, helping to bring his team up to joint fourth in the Kidderminster Wednesday League with a 4-1 victory over St John's D. Other results: St Johns C 3, Pockets A 2; St Johns E 0, Snooks A 5
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Horse galloping
NETBALL: Horse and Jockey moved to the top of the Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre League Division One on goal difference. They stormed to an impressive 25-4 win over Bewdley Bombers with Kirsty Evans firing 18 points and Wendy Harding seven. Kingfisher
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KINDERTRANSPORT The Rose Theatre, Kidderminster. Until Saturday
EXPECTING a rather stuffy exploration of a little-known aspect of the build-up to the Second World War - the title refers to the transportation of Jewish German children to England before the outbreak - I was pleasantly surprised by The Nonentities' latest
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Wonder Wood
GOLF: Sheelah Salsby and Marilyn Wood won the Ladies Foursomes Competition at Little Lakes and then came head-to-head in another competition. A week later, Wood defeated Salsby in the Ladies Monthly Medal. Ladies Foursomes: Wood and Salsby 98 gross 23
