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Call for bowler
THE winter loss of Colin Buckle and Gary Mills has left Stourport hunting for a new opening bowler four games into the Worcestershire League Division Two season. The club are also looking for new players generally to strengthen their squad following a
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RUNAWAY PAIR: NO CHARGES
A FORMER policeman who ran away to Scotland with a 15-year-old schoolgirl will not face any criminal charges. Matthew Brooks, then a 22-year-old probationary constable at Worcester police station, was arrested on suspicion of abducting Naomi Mills in
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Caught by cameras
SPEED cameras set up on a Worcester road have clocked more than 800 drivers in a month. But the Safety Camera Partnership, which is behind the camera on City Walls Road, said the number of speeding cars could be more than double what those recorded The
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'Football club should not be given preferential treatment' - inquiry told
THE city council has been accused of giving the football club preferential treatment in order to help it build a new 6,000-seater stadium. On the second day of a public inquiry, Spetchley Road Residents' Association said the council's decision to back
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Flooding in the city under the spotlight on BBC1
FLOOD defences for Worcester will be championed on national television when it is the main subject of a political show. The chairman of Worcester Action Against Flooding (WAAF), Mary Dhonau, is being interviewed for The Politics Show, to be broadcast
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Football building bridges
A YOUTH team from a Worcester council estate took on West Mercia police's finest in a friendly but competitively fought football match. Ronkswood beat manager, PC Liz Northcott, decided to arrange the game for a sporting challenge, to pit bored teenagers
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Man dies in car crash
A MAN was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics after the Land Rover he was driving overturned in Holt Fleet. His wife, who was left trapped inside the vehicle, was rescued by firefighters and was taken by ambulance to Worcestershire Royal Hospital
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Try digesting a slice of the sun
AN author has unveiled his latest collection of bizarre poetry for children during an exhibition of illustrations inspired by the book. Brian Morse's collection A Slice of Sun contains 40 poems taking an off-the-wall look at the everyday world. The poems
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Objection to stores
MORE than 190 letters have been sent to Worcester City Council opposing Tesco's plans for a new store in St John's. The planning department has received a total of 194 letters about the application - 191 of those are from objectors. Principal planning
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Louise now recruiting fund-raisers for bike ride
PEDAL power is being used to reel in some much-needed funds for a Worcester charity. St Richard's Hospice, which looks after people with life-limited illnesses, is looking for money to pay for a specialist nurse in palliative care. And top businesswoman
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Nominate your choice for local pub grub
DINERS who enjoy "pub grub" and think local produce is best can enter their favourite pub for an award. The Countryside Alliance's "Campaign for Honest Food" has launched its annual competition to celebrate local produce. Called Local to Locals, the competition
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Birthday request for WAAF reunion
A FORMER Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) member, who celebrates her 82nd birthday today, is looking for survivors from an airbase bombed in the Second World War. Kathleen Charles believes she may be the only surviving member of her group who served
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Parish pumps up litter issue
A REGULAR tidy up could be on the cards for St Peter's parish after complaints about the amount of litter in the area. Members of the public and the parish council aired their views on litter at the annual parish council meeting. "As a new resident I
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MP backing village campaign for new community hall
PLANS for a new village hall in a small Teme Valley community are being backed by local MP Bill Wiggin. However, the reply to his written parliamentary question on possible Lottery funding for the project at Rock, sent by Mr Wiggin to the Department of
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All the family fun of carnival coming to town
ALL the fun of carnival comes to Tenbury on Bank Holiday Monday and if last year's event is anything to go by, it will be a great day out for all the family. Starting at noon, the moment Tenbury Town Band swings into action, the procession of floats,
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New funding hope for One-Stop Shop
THE bids are in and it's now down to the assessors is the good news from Community First on ambitious plans to build a Community Resource Centre in Tenbury. However, unexpected clauses in the agreement over the sale of land and a tangle of red tape, have
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Welcome home, son!
A FAMILY from Stourport made the trip to Portsmouth harbour on Saturday for an emotional reunion with 21-year-old sailor Steven Barnes as he arrived home from the war in Iraq. Proud mum Sara Foster made the trip to see Steven, her eldest child, step off
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Russian medal for war hero
AN 82-year-old sailor who served on a Second World War destroyer keeping Russia's struggle against the Nazis afloat has received a medal more than half a century later. Donald Harman spent two years as a sub-lieutenant with HMS Savage from 1943 escorting
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Hospital must be for health care
THE future of health care in Kidderminster will be safeguarded after campaigners claimed victory in a battle over the town's hospital site. The Local Plan - a Wyre Forest District Council blueprint for future development - set aside all the land for the
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Traders' fears at parking loss
BUSINESSES in Bewdley say they are facing heavy losses - even closure - after plans to scrap free parking on a riverside street were given the green light. A total of 82 firms out of 84 signed a petition protesting against the removal of about 40 spaces
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Uproar as hedge is ripped up
Residents in Hoo Road and Aggborough Crescent are also up in arms about lorries blocking side roads and dropping dirt. "I have been contacted by angry residents about the complete lack of consideration shown by the developers for local residents and the
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Vineyard toasts its latest award
A VINEYARD in Stourport has celebrated its silver anniversary by scooping a top award. Astley Vineyards was established in the mid-1970s by viticultural pioneers Michael and Betty Bache and is one of the earlier and longer-lasting commercial English vineyards
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Mickleton
WEDNESDAY CLUB: The chairman, Joan Chaloner, thanked Marina Sutton for all she had done as the deputy chairman, while she was indisposed. Actress Gillian Andrews gave a talk on the subject of Behind the TV Camera. She told how actors have to be called
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Bidford
OUT AND ABOUT: A Spring Fair was held at St Lawrence's Church on Saturday. A local crafts fair was held at Long Marston Village Hall on Saturday and Sunday in aid of Warwick Hospital Children's Unit. A lot of local artistry on show and lovely refreshments
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Bredon
PARISH COUNCIL: Local people are now only too well aware that there were no elections held for parish council, since not enough people came forward to stand for election. At the time of writing, the council is depleted to six councillors. A process of
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Fladbury
PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the annual meeting of Fladbury Parish Council: Mr Tom McDonald was welcomed as a new councillor. Coun Llewellyn was re-elected as chairman and coun Southcott as vice chairman. It was agreed to make grants to the villagee hall
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Ilmington
PARISH COUNCIL: At its April meeting, chaired by coun Tony Wilkins, the parish council heard that only 12 young people had responded to a survey, which was designed to find out whether they wanted a youth club, or what other facilities they wanted. It
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Moreton
TIME TEAM: A Time Team excavation of a Roman villa in the Cotswolds, filmed live on TV, was described at Moreton Local History Society's May meeting by Roger Box, the man who discovered the site. A former policeman, he is now an archaeologist researching
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Maugersbury
THE annual parish meeting had representatives from Gloucestershire County Council, councillor Barry Dare, Cotswold District Council, and councillor Carole Topple in attendance. Both made informative points on issues affecting parishioners. Coun Topple
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Pershore
TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD: On a sunny May morning, the chairman welcomed members and one visitor to the meeting of the Townswomen's Guild, and said that she had just heard on the radio that Mrs Polly Vacher, whom the Guild had sponsored, was just setting off
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It's a no-no to Nabarro
HEAVEN preserve us from Durcott Lodge ending up as Nabarro House. My memories of him are of a rather bumptious, publicity seeking, car fanatic, wealthy enough to have cornered the market in NAB car number plates, and who became the laughing stock of the
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Speed kills... so let's kill speed
WHICHEVER way you look at it, considering two hefty periods of each working day see the road blanketed with rush-hour traffic, the toll of shame recorded by Worcester's first speed camera is alarming. What we know is that the City Walls Road camera has
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National title clinched by cycling ace
CYCLING: Stourport cycling ace Liam Preece was crowned British Schools' national U-16s time trial champion on Sunday after a thrilling race at Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire. In windy conditions, the Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club member powered around
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Diverse visits of a gasman and an inspector
WATCH out for classic theatre, classic wit and classic Ben Elton at local theatres over the next week. Billy Elliot director Stephen Daldry first directed J B Priestly's An Inspector Calls for the Royal National Theatre a decade ago and in that time 30
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Great way to keep those young wild things busy!
YOUNGSTERS across the region have no reason to say they are bored over the half term - events all over the area have been tailored to keeping them amused. Apart from all sorts of bank holiday and half term attractions, local theatres are mucking in with
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Championship leader looks ahead
MOTORSPORT: Sidecar racer Steve Coombes is targeting an appearance at the Isle of Man's tough Southern 100 road race after impressive displays so far this season. The Stourport driver took another two victories in the East Midlands Racing Association
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It's murder for the Farndale farceurs
MURDER, mayhem and a hefty dose of cutting comments will all be in the melting pot for the latest production by Broadway Players. The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery is the title of the riotous comedy
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No trophy double
VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury Mortimer's women were unable to find their blistering form in the West Midlands Cup final and lost 3-1 to Tettenhall in a tight clash. League champions Cleobury had previously knocked out title rivals Birmingham University 3-2 in
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Warming up the Mikado
HOT Mikado is the intriguing title of a production by Shoestrings Musical Theatre Group being performed at the Drama Studio, Stratford College, from Wednesday to Saturday. Call 01789 263620 for tickets and details.
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Feed the swans... but not the geese
A SIGN telling people not to feed the Canada Geese has caused much hilarity for a visitor from the north. Terry Duncan, a retired journalist from Bridlington, spent three days in the town with his wife last week when he noticed an ice cream vending canal
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Bowls chiefs mark club's 100th year
BOWLING: A unique bowls match was held between the English Bowling Association and Chester Road Bowling Club as both groups celebrate their 100-year anniversaries. The EBA's team comprised 24 bowlers, mostly former presidents of the association or of
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PC goes back to classroom
STRATFORD College students were joined by a police officer for a series of lectures last week. PC Simon Payne, people development officer at Warwickshire Police, attended the lectures in politics, psychology and public services last Thursday, as part
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Actress returns for her book reading
SHAKESPEAREAN actress Jane Lapotaire will give readings from her new book Time out of Mind at a special evening on Sunday. The stage and television actress, who has appeared in many Shakespeare productions, will be at the Shakespeare Centre in Henley
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Kart problems cost Freke
MOTORSPORT: Setting a new lap record failed to lead champion kart racer Nathan Freke into a British Long Circuit 124 Superkart Championship victory at Cadwell Park. The Kidderminster driver had to settle for second place in the second round but still
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Samurai trio in gold show
JUDO: There was triple gold for the Samurai Judo Club at the Lincolnshire Minimon as nine boys returned with six medals. Wesley Connor, Alex Dowling and Matthew Lowe went home with golds after impressive displays. Steven Wagstaff was first to fight in
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Athletes are best in county
ATHLETICS: Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club can boast a string of county champions, including two double winners at the weekend. Tim Wilson and Mark Roberts each won two events at the Worcestershire County Championships at the Alan Moreton Track
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Matt's top pot
SNOOKER: Franche A finished off with a maximum six points from their final Kidderminster Wednesday League match but were still runners-up to champions Snooks A. Snooks A player Matt Emms broke the highest break award in the last game with 79 and added
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Ray edges win
GOLF: Ray McLean won the Men's Sunday Medal at Habberley on the back nine from Dave McDermott. Div One: McLean 77 gross 10 handicap 67 nett, McDermott 77-10-67. Div Two: Gerald Nelson 86-22-64, Tom Davies 89-21-68. Mixed Open: Steve Bale and Sally Wilkinson
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Lake swimming
GOLF: Little Lakes won a men's match at home to Gaudet Luce 4.5-1.5. On Saturday, May 31, there will be a home match against Bewdley Pines and a committee meeting at 4pm. Bob Lainge Trophy: Carol Raybould 30 points, Pam Kay 29, Sally Palmer 28. Lady Veterans
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Improve skills
TENNIS: Junior players will be able to hone their skills during the May half-term at Kidderminster Tennis Club. The club are hosting a coaching course and anyone interested can call Jo on 01299 402647.
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STUART BROCK - Goalkeeper. 26/9/76. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 1.
Released by Aston Villa, Brock signed for Harriers in September 1997 after a short spell at Northampton Town where he failed to make an appearance. He made his Harriers first-team debut in November of the same year and has proved himself a fine shot-stopper
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JOHN DANBY - Goalkeeper. 20/9/83. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 13.
Stepped onto the bench last season after the release of Brendan Murphy and was needed to make two substitute appearances, including a league debut at Luton. The Stoke-born teenager has been playing for the U-19s, including during their fine FA Youth Cup
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CRAIG HINTON - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 26/11/77. 6ft. Squad number 5.
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. The change of position proved the making of the former Birmingham City trainee who was once rated at £1 million and
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ADIE SMITH - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 11/8/73. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 6.
Another Mr Versatile, long-serving Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith's performances in non-league earned him three caps for the England semi-professional team as well as a Nationwide Conference
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SCOTT STAMPS - Left-back, left midfield. 20/3/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 3.
Stamps started with Torquay United despite being brought up in Birmingham and his obvious talent earned him a £10,000 move to Colchester United in 1997. The left-footer moved to Harriers on a free in September 1999 after playing in the Second Division
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LEE AYRES - Centre-back. 28/8/82. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 16.
Rangy Ayres joined Harriers as a youth-team player from Walsall but progressed to the reserves after impressing at the heart of the defence. A big future is predicted for the youngster who signed a two-year deal and made his competitive debut in the tough
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SAM SHILTON - Left midfield. 21/7/78. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 11.
The son of former England goalkeeping legend Peter spent two seasons at Hartlepool before his free transfer move to Third Division opposition Harriers. An attacking midfielder who also filled in at wing-back, he moved from Plymouth Argyle to Coventry
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SEAN PARRISH - Midfield. 14/3/72. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 8.
Summer signing Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for
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DREWE BROUGHTON - Forward. 25/10/78. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 9.
Tall target-man who made an immediate impact with his aggression, spirit and goal-scoring on being signed for £50,000 from Peterborough in January 2001. Despite his disciplinary problems, Broughton is a first choice when fit and wins a lot of aerial challenges
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BO HENRIKSEN - Forward. 7/2/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 12.
A player with an impressive reputation in homeland Denmark, Henriksen signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Aggborough in February 2002. The flamboyant striker, who impressed in an initial three-month loan spell with an immaculate first touch, signed from
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MOORLANDS FARM
WEDNESDAY, Meadow and Moors: Adam Toal 47-1, Harry Ward 41-0, M Coley 35-10. Wednesday evening, three hours, Moors: Chris Abbotts 63-0 (10), P Williams, Warren Blizzard 33-13. Thursday, Bank and Moors: Blizzard 81-10, John Stockton 57-8, E Roberthan 43
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POOLE HALL
THERE have been good results on all waters with weights varying form 27lb to 68lb. The most popular baits have been maggots, macaroni cheese, sweetcorn and catmeat. Saturday Open, Abbey: Carl Jones (Strettons) 36-10 (peg 14), Kevin Clarke (Poole Hall)
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Review aims to raise standards
THE letter in your columns last week by former county council chairman Nigel Knowles does no justice to the educational review that has commenced in Wyre Forest and is supported by all political parties including the Labour Group at County Hall. The aim
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WFCH SHIELD
HAYE Farm: Barry Chesson 46-14, Bill Downing 18-2, Chris Penn 14-11, Kevin Beard 11-10, Royston Weaver 10-7, Sherry Downing 10-4.
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Massive community effort needed
LIKE many readers, with regard to the county education review, I am astounded at the proposals recently revealed by our representatives at County Hall, and especially the audacious attempt to close our beloved St Barnabas School. A meeting was held on
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GILT EDGE AC
LYTTELTON Canal: 1 Richard Broadhurst, 2 P White, 3 F Guest. The next contest is at Far Forest's Sugar Pool on Sunday. Call 01562 824651 for further details.
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WRENS NEST AC
HETA Pool: H Millward 5-5, D Davis 4-6, A Close 4-2. The match on the Rifleman's Canal is fully booked. Anyone who has put their name down but cannot fish is asked to call Dave Morris on 01562 864537. The draw will be made at 7.20am at the Wren's Nest
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Plan ahead to avoid tax hike
MAY I congratulate all the successful candidates in the local elections. At the same time may I point out that they are now starting with a clean sheet, and a full 12 months in front of them, to get our finances in order, to ensure that we do not, under
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Arrests made in dawn raid
A SERIES of dawn raids by police saw nine people arrested on suspicion of violent offences last week. "Operation Acorn" saw men and women from Kidderminster and Stourport taken in, following the blitz at about 7am on May 13. It is the first time the new
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WAGGON & HORSES AC
WELLFIELD (Meat on Pool): B Edwards 16-8, A Billingham 11-0, L Galasdzewski and H Sidebottom 8.
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Bayliss strike gives the campaign a happy end
WYRE Forest Brintons put their disappointing league campaign behind them as they won the West Midlands League Division One South Cup. They defeated Ludlow Town Reserves 1-0 in the final at Bridgnorth Town, thanks to Andy Bayliss's 65th-minute goal. In
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FRANCHE VILLAGE AC
STAFFORDSHIRE-Worcestershire Canal, bridges 8-9: N Williams 1-7, J Barfield 0-12, F Hutton 0-6. There will be a meeting at Franche Club tomorrow at 9pm.
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Littleton end healthy term
Littleton 2, Inkberrow 0 LITTLETON retained the Evesham Hospital Junior Cup at Common Road last Saturday when they completed yet another profitable season. The Five Acres side added the local trophy to the Worcestershire Junior Cup, while also finishing
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Social's stunning season
KIDDERMINSTER and District League Saturday Premier champions Cookley Social have added another trophy to the cabinet. They beat Wyre Forest rivals Chaddesley Corbett Reserves 3-1 in a Kidderminster Harriers Saturday Junior Cup final at Aggborough. Andy
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BRIDGE AC
A MATCH will be held on Sunday on KDAA Pool, draw at 7.30am. Members are asked to note Lyttelton subscriptions are now due.
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Bigger league
PL Soccer Kits Banbury District Veterans League THE league will be expanding to three divisions next season following the acceptance of six new clubs. The half-a-dozen newcomers are Bicester Town, North Leigh, Witney Royals, Watli-ngton Town, Chipping
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Damning report for Vale's health
EVESHAM hospital patients face a nightmare scenario of longer waiting times for consultations and treatments, run the risk of picking up infections and could be treated by untrained staff, according to a damning report compiled by a health service union
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Shaken by dog incident - and lack of action
I WAS walking with my small dog on the lead from the Habberley Valley car park into the valley on Saturday, April 5,when my dog was attacked by a very large rottweiler which was running loose, accompanied by a second rottweiler and their owner. Trying
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Jewels in centre
CLEOBURY Jewels kept up their 100 per cent record with three wins to stay top of the Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre U-11s Six-a-side League Division One. They did have a tough task against Coreley Cruisers though, just edging a 2-1 victory, while defeating
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Light to flow by the river!
EVESHAM's Riverside and Parks Regeneration Programme will be marked on Sunday with the switch-on of the feature lights. The lights illuminate both sides of the River Avon and Workman Bridge and, according to Lew Hammond, Evesham Market Towns Initiatives
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Praise for swift tidy-up
I SPOKE to councillor Paul Gittins on Saturday, May 10 , complaining that the flower beds in Bewdley had not been planted with spring flowering plants and that the flower tubs in the town centre were full of chickweed. He informed me the flower beds were
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Love's just clicked on internet for couple...
A VALE couple are enjoying marital bliss after meeting through an online dating agency. Mary and Mike Nielsen met over the internet in November last year and were married just over four months later. The husband and wife now live in South Littleton, after
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M25 coach concert's success
A CONCERT by Bretforton Silver Band dedicated to the memory of the people who lost their lives in the M25 Springs Coaches accident in November attracted a capacity audience at Evesham Methodist Church. All proceeds from the concert last Saturday were
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Sparkle at Rushden
EVESHAM United Under 9s reached the last 16 of the highly competitive Diamond Cup tournament staged at Rushden & Diamonds FC last Sunday. Teams from all over the country had travelled to Northamptonshire for the event at which, fresh from their success
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Raft Race highlight of festival
A RAFT Race is to be one of the highlights of the two-day River Festival to be held on the River Avon at Evesham on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13. The raft race will take place on the Saturday and open to teams building their own rafts, with no
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Neal says goodbye to pupils
PUPILS from Evesham's St Richard's First School and Simon de Montfort Middle School said goodbye to their site manager when he retired last Friday. Neal Reynolds, aged 65, has worked at the two schools for almost 25 years and is now looking forward to
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Royal racer is Harry's pride
PRINCE Harry has taken up residence in a loft conversion with the Queen's full approval. This royal, however, is of the feathered variety and shares his digs with 399 other pigeons. The monarch sanctioned the bird's arrival after pigeon fancier schoolboy
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Big clash at KCs
THE home of Kidderminster Carolians hosts a big regional match on Saturday (3pm). North Midlands play Hertfordshire in the third-place play-off for the remaining Tetley's Counties Cup spot. There will be no charge for admission at Marlpool Lane.
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Ponies dumped as new laws come in
Nine unwanted ponies have been dumped on a Vale Farm Animal Sanctuary in the run up to controversial government legislation. By December owners will need to have full passport identification for all equines involving costly veterinary fees. This will
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Weather dilutes County chances
BEN Smith admits that the wet weather is putting pressure on Worcestershire's hopes of gaining promotion to division one of the Frizzell County Championship. The County skipper spelled out his frustration after only 29.1 overs were possible yesterday
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New deals for Harriers trio
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have agreed new deals with Sam Shilton, John Danby and Lee Ayres. Winger Shilton and rookie goalkeeper Danby have agreed to fresh 12 month contracts while defender Ayres is extending his stay on a short-term deal. The futures of
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Bilboe beats rain to blaze century
STEVE Bilboe defied the rain to crack a maiden century for King's School and land the Duncan Fearnley Cricketer of the Week award. While the recent unsettled weather may have ruined many a match in the past week 16-year-old Bilboe made hay before the
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Kidderminster in merger
KIDDERMINSTER'S two main cricket clubs have merged. Victoria and Blakeley Hall, due to lose their Hoobrook base at the end of the season, have merged with Kidderminster to form Kidderminster Victoria Cricket Club. The new outfit will continue to be sponsored
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Area 9 win but with little to Spares
GAVIN Spares cracked 82 for Area 9 in their 132-2 but W Reade (77) took Stoke Prior within two runs in an exciting Division Two finish. In another close finish Colwall after losing early wickets came within three runs against Worcester, Hankins and Powell
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Knocking on Heaven's door with guitar in hand
IT was on Wednesday, February 3, 1959, that a plane crash cut short the lives of rock 'n' roll legends Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper. The hit musical Heaven Can Wait, coming to Cheltenham next week, transports audiences back to that night
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
At the 35th annual meeting, all officers and members of the committee were re-elected. These are: chairman Graham Kiteley, vice-chairman and press officer Von Stewart, secretary Gwen Jones, treasurer Bob Drew, committee members Ann Norman, Alison Osborne
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FRANCHE WI
Chris Marriott, a county co-ordinator, took members through the three resolutions for the annual meeting at the Royal Albert Hall on June 11. These are on children's diets, exercise and health; vocational training schemes to provide skilled workers for
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ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS PARISH CHURCH
The annual meeting and vestry meeting of the Stourport church were held in the parish room on May 2, with a supper of "Bangers and Mash" prior to the business events. At the vestry meeting, Alex Vaccaro and Roger Pates were elected as churchwardens for
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
There will be no rides on Sunday, as members are away on a hostel weekend in the Chilterns. However on Wednesday there will be an evening ride to The Kings Head at Areley Kings. The ride leaves The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster, at 7pm. For further
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NATIONAL TRUST
The speaker at the Wyre Forest and District Centre's May meeting was Colin Bowden, who talked about life aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. Mr Bowden joined the Royal Marines in 1945, and went on a royal tour to South Africa the following year as a dummer
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RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION
The Wyre Forest group has organised a walk and barbecue for Sunday. Those wishing to take part should meet at New Road car park, Kidderminster at 2pm, and should take food for the barbecue. For details telephone 01562 745048.
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WYRE FOREST FILM CLUB
Tuesday's film at Kidderminster Library will be Va Savoir, directed by Jacques Rivette. This French comedy follows the attempts of a theatre company to put on an old Italian play in modern-day Paris. Witty dialogue, inter-weaving plotlines, and coincidences
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PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
-A concert was given at Kidderminster town Hall on May 10, on behalf of this Kidderminster and District group. The group organisers are extremely grateful to Kidderminster Male Choir, with musical director Justin Parker, Wyre Forest Royal British Legion
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Farm walk scheme launches in Cotswolds
THE national Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group is launching FWAG Farm Walk Week Initiative 2003 Improving Biodiversity on Farmland on a North Cotswold farm. The launch at Guiting Manor Farms, Guiting Power, on Tuesday, June 3, will be attended by FWAG
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Stewardship key to profitable farming
ACTIVELY managed set-aside and Stewardship was a key component in creating a profitable farm business and at the same time allowed landowners to satisfy their conservation and sporting activities, according to Richard Sanders, a farm management specialist
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Bourton-on-the-Hill
PARISH COUNCIL: The retiring chairman, coun Ann Herbert, opened the first meeting of the new parish Council. The council nominated and elected coun Trish Hayes as chairman and coun Allen Firth as vice-chairman. A proclamation of thanks was given to the
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Extras help as Alcester lose the winning habit
MORE than half of last Saturday's scheduled Cotswold Hills League programme was wiped out by the inclement weather. Only 14 of the 35 fixtures got under way, with run rate providing final results in the majority of these as interruptions again contrived
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Sam swings it for Badsey
THE spotlight fell on Badsey's Under-14 cricketers last weekend when the weather caused the abandonment of the Under-12s clash against Dumbleton. Harvington scored 162 in the face of some tight Badsey bowling with Sam Thompson taking 5-7 in three overs
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Surgeon slams new hospital
A RENEWED call has gone out for the return of emergency services to Kidderminster Hospital after a surgeons' supremo blamed its downgrading for mounting problems in Worcester. Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor hailed a report by the President of the Royal
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On course for Algarve?
A TRIP to the spectacular San Lorenzo course in the Algarve awaits the winners of this month's regional rounds of the prestigious Lombard Trophy. Local professionals and amateurs are in action at Whittington Heath, Lichfield on Wednesday, May 28 and at
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Cox hoping to reign in Spain
DARREN Cox jetted off to sunny Spain earlier this week for the gala final of the £21,000 Embassy Challenge, the world's premier pairs angling competition. The product manager from Ettington will be competing for the £6,000 first prize alongside his partner
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Bag theft hero tells of chase
A GOOD Samaritan who chased a bag snatcher in Pershore came forward to give useful information to police after seeing an appeal for witnesses in the Journal. Self-employed builder Stuart Badham pursued the thief, who had targeted an elderly woman on her
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A taste of politics
A PERSHORE High School student elected as a Worcestershire Young Parliament Member has been introduced to the council chamber. Nimneh Hyde witnessed how senior politicians conducted business at County Hall in Worcester and was introduced to the chamber
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Hell-bent on office closures
THE million-plus who collect their pensions from the post office are being bullied into thinking that they must open a bank, building society, or post office account just to get their pensions. This isn't so. The people who are normally the eldest and
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People of the Roses wars brought to life
IT'S Merry Maytime at the Worcestershire County Museum - and that means a five-day Medieval Living History Weekend and Activity Week. Visitors to Hartlebury Castle from Sunday to Thursday will get a good flavour of life for normal folk in the 15th century
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Rebels face action
SIX of the 11 Broadway parish councillors who were sacked for refusing to sign the new code of conduct will face disciplinary action. They were disqualified from the council in February. They will await the outcome of an adjudication panel meeting in
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Goalposts check
BROADWAY parish council will carry out routine checks on the goalposts on the village's recreation ground in the near future to maintain safety. The latest report from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents indicated some minor work could be
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Expert art tuition
BUDDING local watercolour painters are getting some expert tuition from artist David Birtwhistle when he stages a workshop day at the National Trust's Croome Park, next Wednesday. David, a Worcester-based artist who often paints at the park, will give
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Artists' work on show
SEE some local Shipston artistic talent in the Stour Valley Painting Group exhibition this weekend. The show and sale of members' recent work is open from 10.30am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday at the Stour Valley Museum, St Anne's School Room, Old Road
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Charlotte to take on the Race for Life
A BRAVE Offenham schoolgirl with a rare form of cancer is determined to take part in the Journal-backed Race for Life at Evesham's Crown Meadow next month. Charlotte Mears, aged 12, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September last year. It is so rare
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World places for husband and wife
MICHELLE Parsons claimed her first national title of 2003 by winning her age group duathlon category at Swindon last Sunday. It was the Vale athlete's third age group victory out of the season's three national ranking series events. Last weekend's race
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Pub showing its football colours
DRINKERS at a Bewdley pub have been left in no doubt where the landlord's allegiances lie - because the entire building has been draped in a giant Wolves banner. Fans Stephen Eaton and his wife Denise have decked out the Waggon and Horses, Kidderminster
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Brave Ian in line for award
A POLICEMAN who tackled an armed man has been chosen by his colleagues as West Mercia's candidate for a top national bravery award. Kidderminster-born PC Ian Fielding disarmed a man who threatened him and shoppers with a handgun in Worcester city centre
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Harriers safety chief quits
FORMER top cop Peter Picken has questioned Kidderminster Harriers' commitment to safety after quitting his role at the club. Mr Picken, who was chief superintendent with Kidderminster Police, had built up a reputation for strong security at Aggborough
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Greenfield sites to be protected
TWO housing sites have been cut from the blueprint for future development in Wyre Forest. Whitehall inspector Stephen Pratt has decided that greenfield sites in Badland Avenue and Woodbury Road in Kidderminster are not necessary. Most of the housing needs
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Toys are child's play for Jessica
ENGINEERING student Jessica Shread has had her creations tested by the most ruthless customers of them all - hundreds of children. Four toys, built by 17-year-old Jessica, were put through their paces at a series of Thomas the Tank Engine-themed days
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One hundred years young, local rifle club continues to go from strength to strength
LUDLOW has one of the oldest rifle clubs in the country, celebrating its 100th birthday last year. And the club is still going strong as was clear from the good turnout at the annual dinner held at The Unicorn which was presided over by the president
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Carpet giant buys out rival
TWO of Wyre Forest's top carpet names are joining forces. Brintons has bought out Woodward Grosvenor for an undisclosed sum, although senior management at the carpet giant has insisted it will be "business as usual" for both firms. Managing director of
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Officer sacked for 'his own good'
POLICE are appealing for information about an assault on a teenager which left him needing stitches to a head wound. The 19-year-old suffered head injuries and a broken finger when he was attacked in Princess Way, Stourport, shortly after 3am on Sunday
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Easy work for the first home
LUDLOW Homing Society raced from West Bay on Saturday and liberated at 11.50 in a south-west wind. The first birds home made easy work of the 112 miles despite flying through heavy storms averaging just under a mile a minute. The Pitt fanciers had a good
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Tough race for the birds
LUDLOW Borough sent 95 birds to West Bay. The birds were liberated into a south-west wind. It turned out to be a tough race with the birds enduring bad weather en route. The red card goes to G Hicks who wins his first race having been second many times
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Campaign to promote sport continues with netball and aquathlon
SOUTH Shropshire's Active Sports campaign continues to offer opportunities for individuals to sample many different sports. Among their latest initiatives are opportunities to try their hand at netball and an aquathlon (swim and run) event. The offer
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Strong winds didn't deter Phil as he wins time-trial
Phil Mason (Climb On Bikes RT) fought through the strong crosswinds to win the latest round of the Ludlow Cycling Club's time-trial league by one second. Chris Williams was pushed back into second place after an incredibly strong ride on the Brimfield
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Paul's success continues with time-trial victory
A bright, sunny evening encouraged a high number of entries in the latest round of the Ludlow Cycling Clubs' time-trial league. The ten mile course along the Leominster by-pass was tough going as a strong crosswind prevented very fast times. Paul Osborne
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40 jobs on offer
A HOTLINE has been set up to fill 40 jobs at a new computer superstore in Kidderminster. PC World needs full-time security guards, full and part-time customer advisers and a full-time business sales adviser. The firm, which is opening at Crossley Retail
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Rain the winner as most local cricket matches called off
LOCAL cricket was decimated at the week-end when persistent rain almost completely washed out Saturday and Sunday matches involving south Shropshire clubs. Ludlow's cricketers spent a fruitless two hours in the pavilion at the Burway before it was decided
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Sylvia lifts the lid on the MENSA mystery
Back from her recent BBC TV appearance on Test the Nation, Sylvia Herbert reveals some of the mystery behind MENSA. MENSA is not just an organisation for highly intelligent people but a social organisation with a membership nationally of 27,000. It was
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Fly-half Mark steers county to championship
Shropshire 32pts Worcester and Hereford 16- LUDLOW Rugby Club supplied five players for the Shropshire team who beat defending champions Worcester and Hereford at Stourbridge to win the Robinson Low Francis North Midlands Championship for the first time
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Helen takes over
KIDDERMINSTER'S new mayor Helen Dyke is being officially installed at a ceremony at the Town Hall tonight. Mrs Dyke takes over from Ken Stokes and has already nominated her charities for the year ahead - the Kidderminster War Memorial Trust and child
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Village school with 'significant strengths'
EDUCATION inspectors have handed a glowing report to Kinlet Primary School. An Ofsted inspection found it to have "significant strengths and only minor weaknesses". The document, compiled after a visit to the Shropshire school in March, said pupils excelled
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Enterprise firm just misses final
ENTERPRISING students narrowly missed out on a place in the regional final of a scheme to introduce them to the world of business. Haybridge High School became Young Enterprise champions of Wyre Forest earlier this month and put up another good performance
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Market in town
SHOPPERS at Bewdley Farmers' Market will be able to get more than just food at the popular monthly event from this weekend. From Sunday a regular market is being introduced next to the farmers' market, opposite Dog Lane car park. Organiser Janet Yates
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Thousands vote on cinema issue
THE votes have been cast and counted and the final verdict is in. The people of Wyre Forest have voted overwhelmingly in favour of demolishing the Piano Building and putting a cinema in its place, with the Shuttle/Times and News inundated with 2,859 votes
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Bubbly for party girl
THE woman behind Saturday's stunning ball at the Harriers football ground has won a sparkling thank-you. Professional party organiser Dawn Anglin - this week's champagne winner - gave more than 100 hours of her time to put on the extravaganza at Kidderminster
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Riding high with a big-top career
TWO talented youngsters seem set to see their circus dream come true - thanks to the Shuttle/Times and News. Wyre Forest's Will Stevens and Andrew Healey met the stars of the Moscow State Circus for an audition after organisers were told of the talents
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Baby days on safari
WEST Midland Safari Park is teeming with tots following an unprecedented baby boom. And keepers are bracing themselves for the imminent arrival of yet more newcomers. More than 10 different species have given birth in the last four weeks, including wolves
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'Fireman' needed for mini engine
A TOURING circus needs a fireman with a difference to complete their act. Peter Jolly's Circus is looking for a person under four feet in height to drive a miniature fire engine around the ring. The circus, which is currently performing in Callow Hill
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Vineyard toasts its latest award
A VINEYARD in Stourport has celebrated its silver anniversary by scooping a top award. Astley Vineyards was established in the mid-1970s by viticultural pioneers Michael and Betty Bache and is one of the earlier and longer-lasting commercial English vineyards
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'Fireman' needed for mini engine
A TOURING circus needs a fireman with a difference to complete their act. Peter Jolly's Circus is looking for a person under four feet in height to drive a miniature fire engine around the ring. The circus, which is currently performing in Callow Hill
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'Finest' CD to be launched in UK
FANS of 70s Wyre Forest star Clifford T Ward are celebrating the full UK release of what is commonly regarded as his finest album - 20 years after it was made. The legendary singer-songwriter died in December 2001 from pneumonia following a long battle
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School takes acting outdoors
"WHEN shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning..." - but hopefully, not rain! That is what preys on the minds of Abberley Hall School students as they grapple with directing and producing Shakespeare's most murderous play, Macbeth. The team of
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Crafty way to join carnival fun
KIDDERMINSTER Carnival will boast a craft marquee for the first time this year and organisers are appealing for craft folk to fill it. It will have stalls available for people to demonstrate traditional crafts and to sell their products at the Brinton
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Bringing history to life
A DOUBLE bill of historical re-enactments will come to life during the Bank Holiday weekend. The Civil War era will return when Harvington Hall stages its latest Living History Days on Sunday and Monday with members of Harvington Household stalking the
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Town sights on latest video
A UNIQUE video record of Stourport as it prepares for change is now on sale - and the Shuttle/Times & News has three copies to give away. Stourport - A Georgian Canal Town aims to show all aspects of the town, from its Georgian architecture to riverside
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Paving the way to forest walk
CYCLISTS are in for an easy ride through "some of Britain's most beautiful woodlands" with the opening of a new route through the Wyre Forest. The finishing touches are being put to the first section of the five-mile trail, which will be part of Route
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Duo a hit
TWO local youngsters secured second place for Pershore ITS (Tae Kwon Do) Club at the Junior Inter-Club Champion-ships. Jack Fairbrother and Sam Griffith travelled to Kidd-erminster for the Tag Team Sparr-ing competition. The club is run by Nick, chief
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Brown hits back
ANDREW Taylor and Martin Brown suffered mixed fortunes at the table tennis finals night at Littleton. The two Loopers' teammates met in the final of the Ken Baker Open Singles and produced some entertaining rallies in a close five-set match. Taylor raced
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Apathy from players
THE Evesham and District Association had its usual dreadful turnout at last week's annual general meeting. The few that did bother to attend heard from treasurer Grahame Brown that the Association had a surplus of £259 from the last 12 months which offset
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Mixed fortunes
EVESHAM Rowing Club's ladies A team made a promising start to the Hereford and Worc-ester League season with a 5-1 win over Bromwich Lane A. Debutant Sarah Eaton and partner Cindy Thomas overcame the opposing second and third pairs. Scores: Ruth Lynton
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Vale pair pipped for summit places
TWO stars of the recent Evesham Biathlon were back in action on land and water last week. Adrian Mayhew and Charlotte Turner faced the challenges of a 300m lake swim and 4K run at South Cerney, near Cirencester where the Midweek Summer Aquathon Series
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Bowls resultsround-up
Bidford Ladies 24, Broadway Ladies 57 (Broadway first): J Clarke, P White, J Barnes 19, J Williams, J Harris, M Davis 5. B Mansion, J Perry, L Jackson 16, M Langston, J Snow, S McAloon 13. S Davies, J Costin, B Kirk 22, S O'Neill, V Oliver, A Millar 6
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Final fixture action feast
THE final fixture in the South Midland Area takes place at Kingston Blount on Sunday when the men's Open looks like being a hot contest. The Berks and Bucks Draghounds meeting brings the curtain down on the season and several previous Open winners will
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Taxman stalking Mr and Mrs Ltd
A FIRM of accountants has warned husband-and-wife teams the Inland Revenue could be on the warpath. Crowther Beard, which has offices in Worcester, Evesham, Malvern, Pershore and Ledbury, warns large tax bills await spouses receiving large dividends from
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Here's your house... where's the money?
A WORCESTERSHIRE law firm has warned home buyers buying "off plan" they could become committed to a property they cannot afford. Because most mortgage offers only last for three months, the danger is that by the time the property is built, a year or more
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22/5/03 Harriers safety chief quits
FORMER top cop Peter Picken has questioned Kidderminster Harriers' commitment to safety after quitting his role at the club. Mr Picken, who was chief superintendent with Kidderminster Police, had built up a reputation for strong security at Aggborough
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22/5/03 Bubbly for party girl
THE woman behind Saturday's stunning ball at the Harriers football ground has won a sparkling thank-you. Professional party organiser Dawn Anglin - this week's champagne winner - gave more than 100 hours of her time to put on the extravaganza at Kidderminster
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22/5/03 Great Gadsby set to delight Brit?
VERSATILITY could be the way forward for Kidderminster Harriers after Ian Britton's first signing of the close season. Matt Gadsby, captured on a one-year contract on Tuesday, can play as a centre-half, right-back or in midfield. The 23-year-old six-footer's
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22/5/03 Great Gadsby set to delight Brit?
VERSATILITY could be the way forward for Kidderminster Harriers after Ian Britton's first signing of the close season. Matt Gadsby, captured on a one-year contract on Tuesday, can play as a centre-half, right-back or in midfield. The 23-year-old six-footer's
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22/5/03 Sports editor's mailbag
REFERRING to C Jones's letter in last week's Shuttle/Times & News, while not wishing to enter into a war of words, does he not realise that apart from being a football club, Kidderminster Harriers are also a business. If not run accordingly, they
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22/5/03 Cup finals for old boys
TWO goalkeepers both finished on losing sides in an extraordinary cup double for Harriers' old boys. Paul Jones, who left Harriers for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1991, replaced the injured Antti Niemi as substitute in the FA Cup final and made one excellent
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22/5/03 Hereford rivalry to be renewed
FORMER Conference rivals Hereford United have been added to Kidderminster Harriers' pre-season friendly programme. Harriers will visit Edgar Street for their final scheduled match on Saturday, August 2, before the 2003/04 Division Three fixtures kick
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We'd be worse off out of the EU market
AFTER reading the letter in the Journal from Mr Parr, I felt the need to reply as it appears that I was correct in my original judgement that he is nave and "does not have his facts right". Mr Parr wrote that of our international trade 35-40 percent of
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It's an act of treason on Euro grand scale
I am not a historian, but surely, in this country, we have a Sovereign Queen, our own Constitution and a democratically elected Parliament, not to mention Magna Carta, for the 'ground rules'! If I were even only planning what Blair, Prescott and Hain
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Saying thanks to Mr Pershore for work
Re: 'Mr Pershore' John standing down after 56 year's service, The Journal, April 10. Following recent local elections. John Smith has been serving the people of Pershore for 60 years. What a wonderful achievement. If anyone deserves official recognition
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Runs dry up for KVCC but weather is as wet as ever
THE wet weather again ruined Kidderminster Victoria's bid to pick up their first Birmingham League Division One win of the season. It has contributed to two losing draws for KVCC, previously known as just Kidderminster, and now Saturday's abandonment
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Historical research
THE Alveley Historical Society are currently researching for a new book on peoples memories of Alveley, near Bridgnorth. If any of your readers lived, worked, visited or took holidays in Alveley we would be grateful to receive any written stories or articles
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Sunday side fight out draw
RAIN prevented play on Saturday for Bewdley but the Sunday team drew in a friendly with Tividale. Mark Venross and Gareth Lewis got Bewdley off to a bright start but their loss and Cyril Ramsey's run-out left Bewdley precariously placed at 71-3. But Peter
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Penny urges walkers
If you're anything like me, you'll be looking ahead to the summer and getting excited about spending time in the great outdoors. So can I tell you about a thoroughly good idea that not only makes you feel good outside, but inside as well. It's a walking
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Quiet in Cookley
A WET weekend put paid to Cookley's intended Worcestershire League Division Two fixtures with Worcester Nomads. No balls were bowled, leaving the firsts in 11th position just above Stourport but the unbeaten seconds in runners-up place behind Feckenham
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Derby curtailed
SATURDAY'S Wyre Forest derby between Brintons and Cutnall Green in Worcestershire League Division Five was unable to go ahead due to rain. Every game in the division was abandoned so Green remain fifth and Brintons are still at the bottom of the table
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No play for clubs
STONE, Cleobury Mortimer and Chainwire's matches in Worcestershire League Division Six were all abandoned. Heavy showers meant Stone could not play Fladbury, while Cleobury had been due to face Vine and Chainwire were visiting Stourbridge Social.
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Little stopping Spennells' run
SPENNELLS A dismissed Travel West Midlands for 81 runs and romped to a seven-wicket victory in a Stainweld Cricket League Sunday Cup fixture. Dave Foster took 4-2 and Matt Morris 3-15 for Spennells before Huw Jones fired 24 runs with the bat alongside
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Golden days at pub for football fans
THE biggest match in more than 20 years for Wolverhampton Wanderers has seen the biggest flag in Bewdley created. The Waggon & Horses has draped a giant Wolves flag on the front of the building to show undying support for the side's Division One play-off
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'It's not the teachers to blame, Mr Foster'
A MOTHER-of-two, who volunteers at her daughters' school to alleviate its cash-flow crisis, has slammed a county MP for blaming teachers for funding problems. Helen Donovan, who helps out at St Mary's RC Primary School, in High Street, Evesham, has been
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New nurses start their career here
FIFTY-newly qualified nurses have chosen to start their careers with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Many of the new recruits have come from University College Worcester, and will replace expensive agency nurses. They will work at Worcestershire
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Damage and threats by man who came looking for ex-girlfriend with a hammer
A CITY man who verbally abused and threatened to beat up his ex-girlfriend has appeared before Worcester magistrates. Shane Pinfield, from Avening Close, Worcester, yesterday pleaded guilty to using threatening language, the possession of an offensive
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King's kids dance the night away
Pupils at The King's School in Worcester put on their dancing shoes and wooed audiences with their skills at a spectacular showcase last night. It is the third year the school has produced this kind of show, which aims to provide an opportunity for students
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Driver led police on danger chase
A MAN deliberately smashed his truck into his former girlfriend's car before driving onto her father's pub, wrecking a Jeep and leading police on a chase through Evesham, Worcester Magistrates have heard. Steven Cox, from Aldington Sidings, in Evesham
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Officers say no plan to exhume Rachel
THE body of 21-year-old heroin addict Rachel Whitear will only be exhumed if an investigation finds it necessary, says the Police Complaints Authority. (PCA) This week police launched an appeal for witnesses as part of a fresh investigation into the death
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Flexible bus scheme to be on road soon
BUS users in Worcestershire are set to be picked up nearer to home thanks to a new FlexiLINK bus service. Worcestershire County Council plans to launch a new service in July, covering centres in and around the new Worcestershire Royal Hospital, taking
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Older people 'in poverty'
MANY older people in Worcester are scraping by on the most basic of incomes, according to a report. Thirty per cent of the city's over 65s live on means-tested benefits, giving them a guaranteed minimum income of £102 per week. The proportion of city
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Demand for Mayor to resign over marina
STRONG feelings over development plans for Upton-upon-Severn Marina led to a demand for the resignation of the town's newly re-elected mayor. In a letter to Mayor Eric White, an unnamed writer called on him to resign "as a matter of honour." This was
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Town supports medical centre
PLANS for a new community medical centre for Upton-upon-Severn have received the support of the town council. Despite worries about the choice of site and possible traffic problems, members voted by nine votes to two in favour of the revised scheme for
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Cupid, Cuddles and Angel need you
THREE cute pups are looking for lashings of love from their perfect human partner after arriving at a rehoming centre. Cupid, Cuddles and Angel are currently being cared for by the National Canine Defence League's (NCDL) Evesham rehoming centre after
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Support Amy and family on lorry trip
SHOPS and companies are being urged to support a brave toddler and her family's efforts to raise funds for a children's hospital. Three-year-old Amy Lambert, who was nicknamed "Amazing Amy" by staff at Birmingham Children's Hospital after overcoming a
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Our princess!
PERSHORE'S Carnival Princess has been crowned and two attendants appointed to help her in her duties, ahead of the town's big day next Monday. The judges decided Katie Clasen, aged 9, stood out from the 14 other entrants of the Journal-sponsored competition
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Michael, 12, receives two scholarships
A PUPIL from Stockton-on-Teme has won double scholarship awards to the prestigious Shrewsbury School. In February, 12-year-old Michael Webb competed for a music scholarship and was awarded the top scholarship by Shrewsbury School Music Department for
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Victoria gains top diploma as a flautist
FLAUTIST Victoria Guise has gained another major music prize, this time a diploma from one of the country's leading conservatoires. The 15-year-old Tenbury High School student from Eardiston, has become Associate of the London College of Music. To qualify
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Double joy as school wins place in finals
IT has been a time for double celebrations this week at Clifton-upon-Teme Primary School. The school has not only received a Department of Education Achievement Award for excellent academic performance but has also reached the national finals of the Village
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Pool goes Bananas for fitness centre
TENBURY Swimming Pool has gone 'Bananas' and it is good news for people keen on keeping fit. Following a three-month building project, the Banana Fitness suite is up and running. Built at a cost of £100,000, the centre has been partly paid for by Teme
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MP says sausage ruling a fiasco
CLAIMS that sausages are not food, have been slammed by Tenbury MP Bill Wiggin, following a new ruling from DEFRA. The Government department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has said that, as animal by-product waste, sausages must be dumped
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Saved from axe
MENTAL health services in Wyre Forest will undergo a dramatic overhaul which will see Lucy Baldwin Hospital in Stourport saved from the axe. The hospital, which serves adults with mental illnesses, is to be completely transformed to provide more overnight
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'Save our schools'
HEADTEACHERS, governors and parents are uniting to fight a wave of proposed mergers of Wyre Forest schools. The county council consultation document released earlier this month outlines possible mergers among first schools - whether the current structure
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Officer sacked for 'his own good'
AN environment officer who complained of 37 allegations of bullying and harassment at his Kidderminster base was sacked for his own good while on sick leave, a tribunal was told. However, chairman of the Birmingham employment tribunal John Van Gelder
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ME sufferer's story touches hearts Offers of help for teenager
OFFERS of help have been flooding in for ME sufferer Nicola Winnall after her story appeared on the front page of last week's Shuttle/Times and News. The 19-year-old told of her anguish after four years of coping with the baffling disease which has no
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Thousands vote on cinema issue
THE votes have been cast and counted and the final verdict is in. The people of Wyre Forest have voted overwhelmingly in favour of demolishing the Piano Building and putting a cinema in its place, with the Shuttle/Times and News inundated with 2,859 votes
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Play area set to swing in
PLANS to deprive youngsters in Rock of a play area promised as part of a housing deal have been thrown out. Councillors unanimously rejected the application by Bryant Homes to scrap proposals to build the play area at New Forest Close, Far Forest, at
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Riding high with a big-top career
TWO talented youngsters seem set to see their circus dream come true - thanks to the Shuttle/Times and News. Wyre Forest's Will Stevens and Andrew Healey met the stars of the Moscow State Circus for an audition after organisers were told of the talents
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Cash reward for top schools
MORE than £100,000 has been handed to staff at 19 schools across the district as a reward for high or improved test results. Anybody who works at one of the schools is eligible to pocket some of the award money, which ranges from £1,850 to £18,870 per
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Sedgeberrow
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION: Held their monthly meeting in the Betteridge Room. After the business Mr Jim Swingler gave a report on Vale of Evesham Talking Newspaper for the Blind. Mr Swingler was thanked by Mrs Brown. Hostesses for the evening
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Church Lench
A PARISH meeting was held in the village hall. The chairman, councillor Rod Stroud, opened the meeting by welcoming the ten parishioners present and couns Davey, Simpson, Cleary and district councillor David Lee. He explained that the purpose of the meeting
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'It's about taste' for restaurant bosses
SINCE its launch six months ago, the Gloucestershire It's About Taste campaign has been promoting the rich variety of the county's produce to pubs, restaurants and hotels. The high profile, unique campaign is being funded by the Regional Development Agency
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Evesham
CSRF: The meeting was opened by Anne Innes, chairman, with the sad news of the death of one of the group's valued members and friend to many, Lily Mundy. In her memory a minute's silence was observed after which Eric Mundy thanked everyone for their sympathy
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Harvington
VILLAGE HALL: The village hall management committee met on Tuesday evening under the chairmanship of the hall's new chairman, Mrs Paula Christie. There was a good attendance of representatives, though apologies for absence were received from Alan Davies
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Willersey
LENT LUNCHES: As the result of the lunches arranged during Lent at the invitation of Peter and Penny Burch, £334 was raised for bikes for clergy in the rural parishes in Tanzania. The lunches were well supported and thanks are due to all those who helped
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Oddington
THE annual parish meeting was held at the village hall with, among others, representatives from Gloucestershire County Council, councillor Barry Dare, Cotswold District Council, councillors Carole Topple and Robert Barnett, and the Gloucestershire Police
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Shipston
GARDENING CLUB: Members were entertained by two unusual visitors Teebo and Bramble at the meeting on May 14. These were a tawny and a barn owl from the local sanctuary concerning which Miss Bryony Holden and colleague gave an entertaining talk. This was
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Stratford
ROTARY CLUB: Held their club assembly at the Falcon Hotel on Monday. The senior vice- president, Michael Rowe, welcomed John Quinton as district governor's representative, to the meeting. The chairman of the various committees announced their plans for
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Cricket clubs in merger
CRICKET: Kidderminster's two main clubs are bidding to create a hotbed for youth cricket after joining forces. Victoria and Blakeley Hall, due to lose their Hoobrook base at the end of the season, have merged with Kidderminster to form Kidderminster Victoria
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A dream for actors
A ONCE-In-A-Lifetime chance to star in an RSC play is being offered to 30 lucky local people. The RSC Bootcamp 2003 is looking for actors and backstage volunteers to work with its own experts to produce a play from scratch in just eight days. The project
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Allo, Allo is brought to the stage
THE Phoenix Theatre Group is recreating the popular television programme 'Allo 'Allo on stage. The 15-strong cast and numerous extras are bringing French caf owner Rene, his wife Edith and their cohorts to Badsey Remembrance Hall from Thursday to Saturday
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A fishing frenzy
ANGLING: Larford Lakes has been picked to host the England U-16s and U-21s angling trials over the next two Saturdays. Squads of six will be selected from 25 hand-picked juniors who will then compete for their country at the forthcoming World Championships
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Battle of the Sexes
THE Battle of the Sexes rages once again in the latest production by Stratford College performing arts students. Lysistrata - Rock Chick is an adaptation of a classic play by Greek writer Aristophanes, which tells the story of women uniting against their
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Merchant magic for Bewdley
ROWING: Bewdley Rowing Club have started the regatta season strongly with excellent wins across the Midlands. Members impressed at Evesham sprint regatta and at Shrewsbury, both in the juniors and seniors. Dave Merchant lifted a winners' trophy in Evesham
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Children 'toying with death'
POLICE investigating a fire which destroyed an abandoned caravan have warned parents their children could be toying with death by playing with fire. Stratford police believe youngsters were responsible for setting fire to the caravan in a field off Bishopton
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Villager's call for broadband
A WELLESBOURNE photographer has warned villagers that businesses will leave the area unless they get faster internet access. And Andrew Sheppard, who runs Avon Studios in Kineton Road, has said he will have no alternative but to follow suit if they fail
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Forest take off in Shuttle cup
SWIMMING: Wyre Forest Swimming Club hosted and won the Shuttle Trophy Gala on Saturday. With 35 first places out of the 51 races and 10 seconds, Forest totalled 129 points, Oldbury 106 and Newport 63. The gala was for swimmers aged from U-10s to 14 with
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Cruel defeat for veterans
HOCKEY: Unlucky Stourport failed to lift the National Hockey Association's Men's Veterans Cup after losing 4-3 to Canterbury on penalty strokes. The match was level at 2-2 by the end but it ended in disappointment for Stourport who had powered through
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Lion land cup triumph
DARTS: Red Lion triumphed in the Banks's Bewdley League Team Knockout Cup with a 4-1 win over Waggon and Horses B on finals night. It made up partly for the disappointment of finishing second in the league title race, three points behind champions Great
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Juniors are serving up top tennis
TENNIS: Bewdley's juniors have been impressing in the National Club League with the U-11s boys and U-15s girls racking up tremendous victories. The girls, made up of Fay Trezise, Catherine Watton and Chelsea Gordon, go through to the play-offs later in
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Eggs-tra special
GOLF: The ladies at Cleobury Mortimer played an Easter fun AmAm competition in aid of the lady captain's charity. There were 28 competing with the team of Lynne Pinner, Maggie Lee, Val Bow and Penny Marchant taking the first prize of Easter eggs. The
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Spring in the step
NETBALL: The Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre Spring League Division One is getting tighter with all teams performing well. Horse and Jockey, who lead the table on goal difference, defeated mid-table Lacon Blues 19-10 with Kirsty Evans (11) and Nicola
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Rooks' charge
CHESS: Kidderminster Rooks won the Worcester and District League Division Two championship with a 3-1 home victory over St James, Longbridge, in the final match of the season. Full results (Kidderminster first): P Thomas 1, R Collegg 0; K Durnell 0, D
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INDERPAUL KHELA - Centre-back, midfield. 6/10/83. 6ft. Squad number 23.
Another youth-team product with experience at non-leaguers Marconi, Khela is yet to play in the Football League. He is currently gaining vital first-team games in the Dr Martens League Western Division with Evesham United. This season: 1 substitute appearance
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DANNY WILLIAMS - Midfield 12/7/79. 6ft 1in. Squad number 4.
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
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DEAN BENNETT - Midfield 13/12/77. 6ft. Squad number 7.
Bennett was a then club record buy of £30,000 from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in January 1999 and proved a goal-scoring menace to Conference opponents in the title-winning season. The ex-England semi-professional international signed a two-year deal at
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SEAN FLYNN - Midfield. 13/3/68. 5ft 8ins. Squad number 21.
Vastly-experienced Flynn took over the captaincy in Mark Blake's absence after putting pen to paper on a year's deal before the first league game with Lincoln. The influential central or right-sided midfielder is known for his tough tackling and will
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A fishing frenzy
LARFORD Lakes has been picked to host the England U-16s and U-21s angling trials over the next two Saturdays. Squads of six will be selected from 25 hand-picked juniors who will then compete for their country at the forthcoming World Championships in
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MATT LEWIS - Forward. 20/3/84. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 19.
The youngest player to earn a professional deal at Aggborough and the reason was 52 goals with Coventry-based non-leaguers Marconi in 2000/01. A player with the potential to become the next Lee Hughes, Lewis signed a three-year contract, scoring goals
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A buzz for Bewdley angler
BEWDLEY'S Derek Forman caught 10 trout to 2lb 8oz at Shatterford Lakes, using buzzers. He was fishing the Wyre Dell Lake where Forman's successful bait and viva were the best flies. On the Masters Lake, one angler caught two trout to 6lb 8oz with an orange
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WILLOW MARSH
STOURPORT matchman Fred Morris won the Friday Open, fishing for Mark's Tackle. Morris was using the pole and corn at five metres. Friday Evening Open, Dragonfly Pool: Morris 37-10-8dr, Warren Blizzard 35-1-0, Sean Pearce 32-10-8. Sunday Morning, Dragonfly
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Voice of the people must be heard over airport
I AM writing to appeal to all local residents who love living in this very scenic and beautiful part of the country. Please help fight the proposed airport expansion at nearby Halfpenny Green. Time is running out, and the proposal to expand this airport
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School gave me good start
AS a former pupil at Harry Cheshire High School (now Baxter College) I was amazed to read that it was being considered for closure as part of a merger programme (Shuttle/Times and News website, May 15). After leaving the school in 1980 to move to Weston
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OLD BEAR AC
COOKLEY Canal: S Boulter 3-3, S Rowe 1-10, M Rowe 1-2. A juniors' contest is on Saturday on the Three Crowns water. Competitors should meet at the Old Bear for 9am. On Sunday, the draw for the seniors' contest on the Stackpool will be made at 7am.
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Chemist rota is for emergencies
I WOULD like to respond to Muriel Smith's letter entitled "Holiday Chemist Snag", published in Shuttle/Times and News on May 8, if only to set the record straight. There was an "emergency chemist" open in Stourport on Easter Sunday. Boots on the High
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Joy at farm response
I HAVE been so pleased by the response to my letter about the "demolished" Aggborough Farm house, published in Shuttle/Times and News on May 8. I now know the farmhouse is still standing and I have been promised a copy of a photograph of it, taken in
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Quest for funds
CHADDESLEY Corbett boss Martin Westcott is bidding to raise funds for the club with a 49-and-a-quarter mile walk in 24 hours. Westcott is due to walk the Worcestershire way today from Kingsford Country Park to Hollybush at Malvern. He will be joined by
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BANKSIDERS AC
A CONTEST will be held on Sunday at Packington Summers. It is the annual contest and anyone requiring breakfast can call 07759 165381. Anglers will meet at the Horsefair at 5.45am or Birmingham Airport junction off the M42 at 6.30am.
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Great idea for town
MY husband and I own a caravan in the Wyre Forest area and so spend most weekends in Bewdley. My initial reaction to the idea of a festive market in Bewdley (Shuttle/Times and News May 15) is that it is a wonderful idea and will certainly help the local
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Sparkle at Rushden
EVESHAM United Under 9s reached the last 16 of the highly competitive Diamond Cup tournament staged at Rushden & Diamonds FC last Sunday. Teams from all over the country had travelled to Northamptonshire for the event at which, fresh from their success
