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Ace crumbles Cookley
IT WAS not a good weekend for Cookley as both village teams suffered defeats in Worcestershire League Division Two. Struggling Cookley firsts were well beaten at runaway leaders Brockhampton who have been invincible after a number of signings including
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Vic are 43 points in front
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria continued their domination of Worcestershire League Division Three with a five-wicket and 24-point victory over Enville. The home team were bowled out for 150 before KVCC easily knocked off the runs to extend their lead at the top
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Club grounded
ANOTHER dismal performance by Brintons saw Cutnall Green take a comfortable Worcestershire League Division Five victory by nine wickets. Brintons scored just 131 runs with Andy Maiden (44) top scoring and Neil Evans (5-23) doing much of the damage. Neil
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DRAGGED AWAY BY BOY GANG
POLICE are investigating allegations that a 12-year-old girl was dragged from school grounds and seriously assaulted. The girl was pounced on by a gang of boys while she waited to see a teacher at a city school during the lunch-hour to talk about being
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Belbroughton storm to top
A LOW-scoring Worcestershire League Division Six encounter saw Kidderminster Victoria slump to defeat against Belbroughton. Heavily depleted KVCC were rocked by late withdrawals, relying on late call-ups for veterans Tony Burkes, Stuart Logan and Norman
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MP to fight in Election
MP Mike Foster has fought off an internet campaign and been picked to fight the next General Election as the Labour Party candidate for Worcester. A message on Worcester's Labour website had urged activists to force Mr Foster to face a run-off against
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Drill injury firm was 'ignorant and stupid'
AN employee's thumb was broken when her glove became caught on a drill which was not protected by a complete guard. Lesley Boker suffered multiple fractures to her right thumb after the accident at Clarcon Ltd, based at Worcester Trading Estate in Blackpole
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School staff say their goodbyes
TWO multi-talented members of staff at a Worcester school have called it a day after a total of 44 years of dedicated service. June Wheatley, who has been at Northwick Manor Infants' School for 27 years, is retiring this summer after working as both a
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TV to show skydiver Stephen's last hours
PICTURES of skydiver Stephen Hilder taken moments before he fell 13,000ft to his death will be shown on Crimewatch UK tonight. The video stills include shots of the 20-year-old army cadet giving the thumbs-up before the jump, which was part of a skydiving
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Umpires' meeting
THERE will be a meeting of Kidderminster and District Umpires Association on Tuesday at 7.30pm. All members, and anyone interested in umpiring, will be welcome at the Kidderminster Harriers Social and Supporters Club.
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Cricket honours
BATTING (knocks of 50 or more) 140no Mike Weideman (Stone) 111no Neil Bailey (Stourport 2nds) 84no Vic Lawes (KVCC) 84 Lee Stuart (Chainwire) 80 Steve Brown (Bewdley Cav) 80 Paul Cartwright (Cookley 2nds) 79 O Rowland (Cleobury) 73no Phil Williams (Stourport
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BRANSFORD: Banners and bunting up to greet Kelly and Adam Couple back from war
A HUSBAND and wife were finally able to relax with their family after spending six months serving in the Iraq war. Kelly and Adam Senior - both Corporals serving with Second Battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - were delighted to
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Medics praised for quick actions
Paramedics who treated a two-year-old boy when he collapsed in a supermarket on Monday afternoon have been praised for their quick thinking. Young Harry Briggs fell unconscious after seeing another toddler injured when a glass bottle smashed onto the
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Alf was a real champ, on and off the track...
FRIENDS, family and sporting colleagues of racewalking sensation Alf Poole have paid tribute to the outstanding Worcester athlete, who has died at the age of 89. Born in the city in 1914, Mr Poole competed until he was 75 and claimed a countless bounty
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Don't be lonely, adopt a coney
THE Worcester branch of the RSPCA is over-run with rabbits which have been abandoned by people going on their summer holidays. The problem started about a month ago and the situation is now at crisis level, with the charity fast running out of space and
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Hunters' vow to take their fight to court
CONTROVERSIAL plans to ban hunting in Worcestershire will be challenged in the courts if Labour MPs refuse to back down, it has emerged. The Countryside Alliance claims it has a case to challenge any ban under the Human Rights Act. The Alliance made the
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Every move you make, they are watching you
TUCKED away in a darkened room a dozen computers reveal a God's eye view of the war that rages outside. Every single detail about every single soldier from his movements to the shots fired over the 33-day mission can be revealed within seconds. This is
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Police in hunt for teen
THE search is on for a teenager who went missing from his home in Stourport-on-Severn earlier this week. Seventeen-year-old James Jackson has not been seen since 9am on Monday , when he was spotted walking along Linden Avenue, towards an area known as
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Missing man appeal
A VULNERABLE teenager has been missing from his home since Monday. Police are concerned for the welfare of Nicholas Trumper, known as Nick, after he did not return to his home in Burghill in Hereford. The 18-year-old is white, about 5ft 10ins tall, of
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Defence tips for disabled
A MARTIAL arts expert is teaching disabled people how to defend themselves when they are out and about during a free defence session in Worcester. Despite being born with two deformed feet, Peter Lewis, is ranked senior associate instructor and has a
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Sun and fun at concert
WHEN "Abba" met "The Beatles" on Saturday the crowd went wild. More than 1,000 people flocked to Hopton Court, near Cleobury Mortimer, to enjoy the sunshine for the fifth annual Hole in the Wall concert. Wyre Forest band Tom the Frop bounced on stage
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Families critical of a death crash case
THE PERSHORE families of two victims of a head-on car crash spoke this week of their disgust at the driving ban imposed on the woman involved. Timothy Hill, aged 26 died, and his friend, 30-year-old Dean Andrews suffered severe head injuries and has been
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Riders collect awards
IT'S been a very busy last few weeks of term for the Kyre Group of the Riding for the Disabled Association. Beginning with a gymkhana for all riders - the junior section was won by Gabby Price from Tenbury Primary School riding Twilight. Second was Darren
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Business leader's praise for school
MORE than 200 parents and friends attended Tenbury High School's annual awards Ceremony last Thursday when John Pilling, managing director of Brint-ons Carpets, Kidderminster, and one of many sponsors backing the school's campaign for specialist status
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Sunshine day in Clifton
IT was a sunshine day out at Clifton-upon-Teme last Saturday when hundreds of people turned up to see John Yates from BBC Midlands Today open the annual village fete. Craft and cake stalls did a thriving business, with no shortage of takers for the pony
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Motorcyclist is killed in collision with truck
A SIXTY-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a car at Stockton-on-Teme last Sunday. The accident, between the man's blue Suzuki motorcycle and a silver Mitsubishi Star Mirage, happened on the A443 at Stockton Bank at around 8.30am. Treatment
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School praised by Ofsted faces axe
A MAJOR campaign has been mounted to rescue Bayton Church of England Primary School from the threat of closure. The threat has come just two months after Pensax School, another rural primary school only three miles away, finally shut its doors. Claims
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Cafe plan for historic site
CAF chain Frankie and Benny's is to open a diner in the historic Pump House on Kidderminster's new Weavers Wharf development. The New York/Italian-style restaurant and bar chain, which has its head office in Worcester, is the latest big name to line up
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Mother's life-saving gift
A WOMAN who suffered complete kidney failure after losing a baby has thanked her mum for the greatest gift there is - her life. Thirty-five-year-old Katherine Grove suffered kidney failure when she lost her baby 31 weeks into her pregnancy, so her Cookley
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Battling Danny gets a little help from his friends
CARING children at a village nursery have clubbed together to make life a little more bearable for a four-year-old who is battling leukaemia. Brave Danny Pennell can now watch his favourite Tigger tape as often as he likes after 26 of his friends at Wilden
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24/7/03 Shilton family's Leicester fame
HARRIERS 1 LEICESTER 1 IT WAS particularly fitting winger Sam Shilton should swoop for the equaliser against the club his father Peter served so well. During the 1970s, England international Shilton senior achieved legendary status at Leicester City who
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Road knell won't stop runway bid
AIRPORT chiefs have rubbished claims that the death of a massive road project will hit plans to extend a runway at the site. Bosses at Wolverhampton Airport said the Government's decision to quash the controversial Western Orbital scheme would not put
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14/7/03 Two wins away for Harriers
A DOUBLE victory over the weekend got Kidderminster Harriers' pre-season campaign off to a useful start. Harriers used all their first-week trialists in a 3-1 win at Evesham on Saturday and a 1-0 success in Stratford the next day. John Williams, Eliot
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Race on to stem flooding
ONE of the most important developments to take place in Bewdley will get under way on Monday as work begins on a massive £7 million flood defence scheme. Gas, electricity and water experts will be a familiar sight on Severnside South as engineers race
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CAB helps families to beat debts
FAMILIES have been saved from potential homelessness and seen rent arrears cut by more than £6,000 thanks to the district's Citizens Advice Bureau. Wyre Forest Community Housing Project was set up in January 2002 to help tenants manage debts. In its first
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Police plea over computer raid
l The Shuttle/Times and News has teamed up with North Worcestershire Police to help reduce crime in Wyre Forest. This monthly Crimestoppers column features video images supplied by the police who would like to trace the people in the pictures as part
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Bourton Vale
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: The July meeting took the form of an evening outing to the Old Rectory garden at Bledington, many thanks go to Mr and Mrs Windsor for kindly allowing the society and friends to invade them on July 9. It was a perfect summer's evening
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Bredon
CHURCHYARD: A tractor mower is surely a big little boy's dream come true. Why not realise your dream, and help out with the on-going problems of churchyard maintenance. The more who offer, the easier the rota is to draw up so, please don't hesitate, but
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Bromsgrove Rovers 5 Walsall 1
Saturday, July 19, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers kicked off their pre-season warm-up with a 5-1 victory against a youthful Walsall XI at the Victoria Ground. George Rooney's team opened the scoring after 17 minutes when Peter Sutton turned in Danny Scheppel's
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Pershore
U3A hosts a talk from the National Office to Pershore and Evesham Groups Last Tuesday the members of Pershore U3A, together with invited guests from Evesham U3A, met at the Pershore Civic Centre. They had joined together to hear Ms Lynn Jonas from the
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Ilmington
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Possibly the best meeting ever! To be in that beautiful place, listening to that glorious music - what could be better? This was one tribute among many others to the hospitality of the Cooper family and the talent of Maddy Evans. The July
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Moreton
INTEREST AND LEISURE CLUB: There is certainly a lot to see and do within the walls and grounds of Warwick Castle. Mrs Mary Graham gave a vote of thanks to Angela and Alan for arranging such a great day.
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Extra traffic will make it worse
I AM writing on behalf of the children and parents of the Rynal, Swan Lane, Rynal Place, Leicester Grove to councillor John Smiths comments in the Journal re 60 flats. There were two meetings in the Town Hall, one in Public Hall over parking, nowhere
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Teachers are gone but not forgotten
OUR congratulations, today, go to Clifton upon Teme Primary for being named the nation's Best Village School. In five short years, it has been transformed into a place with an enviable reputation for preparing its children to advance in life. None of
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Shakespeare in a dream setting
TWO open-air theatre companies are bringing performances of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to the area this weekend. Heartbreak productions will be presenting a contemporary version of the comedy at Wickhamford manor tomorrow night and then at
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A day on the farm for children
A SUMMER of Thursday afternoon entertainment for children is lined up for the new season at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury. For those looking for holiday entertainment, there are special events lined up throughout August aimed at children as young as
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Art is the centrepiece of Everyman 'gallery'
THE evergreen stage play Art has been named as top show for the autumn season at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre. Christopher Cazenove, Les Dennis and John Duttine are the threesome touring in the roles shared by seemingly all the famous male actors in
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TV stars in du Maurier thriller
AN all-star cast is bringing Daphne du Maurier's novel My Cousin Rachel to Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre next week. The tale of intrigue, suspicion and romance stars Andrew Lynford from Eastenders and Bruce Montague, who co-starred with Wendy Craig in
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Only Fools actors on stage
ACTORS John Challis and Sue Holderness will leave their roles as Boycie and Marlene in Only Fools and Horses behind them when they take to the stage in Alan Ayckbourn's How the Other Half Loves. How the Other Half Loves runs in the Festival Theatre, Malvern
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Cooper in relay test
SWIMMING: Todd Cooper has yet another big swim on Sunday in his first visit to the World Championships in Barcelona. The 20-year-old Kidderminster man competes for ninth-seeded Great Britain in the butterfly leg of the 4x100m relay. Cooper, the British
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Italy calls Chad
MOTORSPORT: A late phone call for Chad Yarranton sent him rushing out to Italy for a World Championship motocross qualifier at 85cc big wheel class. The Stourport teenager finished 41st out of 78 competing on a borrowed bike and was just outside qualifying
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Quickfire pair put Pershore in the driving seat
A BLEND of experience and talented youthful enthusiasm saw Pershore gain a valuable 24 points against fellow relegation contenders Hagley in a Worcestershire County League game on Saturday. After losing the toss, the visitors were asked to bat on a damp
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Newcomers impress for Matthews' team
MOTORSPORT: Experienced racing driver and instructor Tim Matthews led his new Team So outfit into action at Thruxton. The new team was set up to run drivers who have been successful in the 2003 Exchange and Mart UK F1 Drivers Challenge. It includes Worcester
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Corby at helm
A COTSWOLD Hills League representative squad travels to Dumb-leton on Sunday. The match gets under way at 11.30am and the visiting side will be skippered by Ship-ston's Andy Corby. The rest of the side comprises Simon Holl-ands, Leon Gates and Matt Gwynn
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St Johns falter in the title race
BOWLING: The chase for the Kidderminster and District Midweek League Division One title hotted up when St Johns A lost for only the second time this season. They were beaten by Ombersley but second-placed Stourport B were also defeated at home to bottom-placed
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Lloyds belting up at Glades
MARTIAL ARTS: Nine Kidderminster taekwondo students were given a rise at a national grading event held at Kidderminster's Forest Glades Leisure Centre. Eight were promoted to black belt and one to the third-degree dan grade. The three-hour grading involved
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School's college link-up
STUDENTS at a Kidderminster high school will soon be taking part in joint classes with a leading counterpart thanks to a Government grant. Baxter College will team up with Hagley's Haybridge High School - a specialist technology college - after it won
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Fireman King races ahead
CYCLING: Kidderminster rider Warren King clinched overall victory in the Birmingham Cycling Club's two-day stage race at Beoley, Redditch. In the opening time trial on Saturday, the Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club competitor came seventh and followed it
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Stock is salvaged
FIREFIGHTERS managed to salvage tens of thousands of pounds of machinery and stock after fire swept through a factory. The blaze destroyed part of the roof at Pinecraft - which makes fireplace surrounds - in Riverside Industrial Estate, Stourport, at
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Lakes' men star
GOLF: Home teams took the first two places in Little Lakes's Mixed Am-Am-Stableford on Saturday though the result was only decided on the back nine. A club raffle for Kidderminster Hospital raised £80. Result: Rob Shaw, T Poole, B Milton, D Milton (Little
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Summer fun
MIXED: Football, cricket and gymnastics will be among the summer holiday activities at Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre. There is a multi-activity course for eight to 14-year-olds from Monday until Friday, August 1, between 9.30am and 3pm. Cricket for
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A hole in one
GOLF: Brian Stevenage holed in one at the short par-three third hole at Wharton Park during the Men's July Stableford, a nett competition with full handicap. Div One: Keith Bogges 12 handicap 46 points, Neil Jenkins 11-44, Ivor Marsh 9-41. Div Two: Ian
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From the archives 100 Years Ago July 25 1903
After heavy storms in the morning, the afternoon of Wednesday, the day fixed for the annual puppy and foal show at the Kennels, Broadway, turned out delightfully fine. In spite of the very serious doubts as to fine weather, a large number of people from
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Bob enjoys a golden week
THURSDAY and Friday Open wins marked a successful week for Bob Jones at Moorlands Farm Fishery. Jones, who also took the bonus peg on Friday, was second overall in the Summer League final and third in the Sunday Open. Wednesday, Meadow Pool, 23 fished
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SHATTERFORD LAKES
BUZZERS and orange or pink lures were the most popular baits on the Masters Lake but a Kinver angler caught a 4lb 8oz trout with a GRHE. On the Stella, a black lure was used to catch two trout to 3lb, though the best flies proved to be viva and cats whisker
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Hunting issue is not a case of town v country
I WRITE with reference to the article "Hunt ban a waste of time" (Shuttle/Times and News, July 10) which stated MP Dr Richard Taylor's views on a ban on hunting. I feel there are several misconceptions in his statements. I would like to ask Dr Taylor
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Man, 67 Man bailed on sex charges
FORTY-FOUR allegations, which include making indecent photographs of children and assaulting a girl under 16, were read out to a Kidderminster man in court on Friday. Frederick Edginton, 48, appeared on 37 counts of making indecent photographs, one count
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LYTTELTON VETERANS LEAGUE
THERE were good weights from the Wren's Nest pool in the league and the total for the contest was 450lb. Results: Arthur Andrews 39-0, Derek Davis 38-0, Stan James 37-8, Norman Beet 35-8, Mick Scott 33-8, Harry Millward 33-0. Top six after four rounds
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Search for site for town bikers
IN response to Mr Barton's letter regarding the illegal parking of motorcycles in Severnside North, Bewdley (Shuttle/Times and News July 17), I am delighted to see he is pleased about the restricted zone for the consumption of alcohol. I am well aware
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Pensioner Pensioner hurt after trying to stop theft
BURGLARS drove into a Chaddesley Corbett pensioner as she tried to stop them stealing her car. The woman, who has not been named, stood in front of the light blue Land Rover Freelander after intruders had entered her house and stolen the keys. She was
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Bikes close to living rooms
THE saga of bikers on Severn Side North seems to be continuing. I think I speak on behalf of the majority of residents of Severn Side North and Dog Lane if I said that I would rather swill the "vomit and urine" which Mr Barton talked about (Shuttle/Times
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WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC
POOLE Hall, Abbey: J Brown 38-6, T Cooke 34-5, R Burrows 22-5, D Saunders 12-6, P Cox 11-6.
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MP's first two years - vote of confidence
HUGH Richards' letter in the Shuttle/Times and News on July 10 (Do we repeat the Dr Taylor experiment?) asks many questions concerning the advantages or disadvantages of an independent MP representing the constituency. As he states,, Dr Taylor was elected
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Athey leads way to draw
A COMPREHENSIVE bowling performance from Avoncroft Cricket Club First XI gave them a winning draw at Claverley. Having been dismissed for 141 in their Worcestershire County League division four clash last Saturday, Paul Athey's side came up with some
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HETA AC
HETA pool: Keith Moss 16-8, Jim Hutton 11-6, Steve Farley 9-12. A match will be held at Evesham on Sunday and those taking part should meet at the Mitre Oak lay-by at 6.30am.
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WILLIS BUND AC
WELLFIELD: Ron Russell 25-1, Graham Bilingsley 23-9, Harold Willey 18-10, Barry Southall 17-6. The next contest will be on Wednesday at Hurst Farm, draw 9am.
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Eyes on road or speedometer?
I READ the letters regarding speed limits from K Rees and J Tanner (Shuttle /Times and News, July 17) with interest. Do they realise just how difficult it is to keep a high power, modern car below the 30mph limit. The zero tolerance 30mph mentality doesn't
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BANKSIDERS AC
HURCOTT pool: Dennis Moles 10-14-8, Geoff Wilkes 7-8, Brian Hales 6-10-8, Ray Jordan 6-4-8. Hurcott pool: Mark Brickles and Moles 9-2, Mick Swalwell 4-1, Trevor Hyrons 3-5-8. Points to date: Brickles 92, Swalwell 81, Carl Brown 78, Moles 72, Jordan 63
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REGENT AC
ELMBRIDGE: R Skura 33-8, J Bellamy 30-0, D Bridgewater 25-12.' A contest will be held on Sunday on the Canal, bridges 39-40, at Swindon. The draw will be made at the venue at 7.30am.
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Street is 'car park'
I REFER to the letter from Bewdley town councillor Paul Gittins about the illegal parking of bikes on Severnside North (Shuttle/ Times and News, July 10). Has he ever travelled down the road to Stourport? It's the place every motorist dreads driving through
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FRANCHE VILLAGE AC
SEVERN Stoke: I Stokes 6-13, P Connelly 2-13, P Binns 1-11.
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Conmen target OAPs
THREE men were arrested after an elderly woman in Evesham was allegedly conned out of £650 for an hour's work. A man claiming to be from J&M Pavement, also known as Cotswold Pavements, called at the woman's home at lunchtime and after chatting to
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Home used for drugs
AN EVESHAM man who says he was forced to allow his home to be used for drug dealing has been spared a prison sentence. Police discovered heroin with a street value of £650 and £70 cash when they raided the flat in Temple Mews, Evesham. Dylan Morgan had
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Calling for courtesy
I WRITE concerning the van driver who thought it amusing at 10am on July 10 in Lowe Lane, Wolverley, to force a lady pensioner to reverse approximately 100 yards, then make remarks of ridicule. May I suggest that apart from requirements of common courtesy
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A Diamond life
IT was love at first scribe for wartime penpals Rhoda and Donald Fryer who are today celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. The pair met during World War II when Donald was a Royal Signaller stationed in Northern Ireland and Rhoda was a land army
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'Reporter' Jonathan scoops Journal cup
ONE budding wordsmith is celebrating after being named the Evesham Journal Cup Student Court Reporter 2003. Evesham High School student Jonathan Stead had to report on a case heard as part of the south Worcestershire heat of the Magistrates Mock Trial
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Double success
YATES'S have made a good start in the Premier Leagues five-a-side competition at the Forest Glades Leisure Centre. They beat Jacks Barmy Army 14-4 and Red Man Inn 13-3 on Sunday.
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Summer Flowers
FINALLY the temperature is hitting the 30s, and everyone is enjoying the gorgeous sunshine and warmth we do not see enough of in this country. The irony is that whenever we get a period of decent warm and sunny weather, we then start to complain, in a
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Rise in crimes across counties
CRIME levels in South Worcestershire, the Cotswolds and Warwickshire have risen in the last year according to figures released by the Home Office. But all three police forces have claimed the increases were due almost entirely to new recording systems
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Chemist wins mixed success
AN Evesham chemist - who led a campaign to preserve community pharmacies in the face of supermarket competition - has given a cautious welcome to Government plans. Peter Badham, who owns pharmacies in Port Street and Waterside, has been backed by MP Peter
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Worcs pace aces on top
NANTIE Hayward and Matt Mason took three wickets each to give Division Two leaders Worcestershire the upper hand on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival match with Gloucestershire. Hayward claimed 3-77 and Mason 3-48 as Gloucestershire were bowled
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Derby proves a test
Evesham United 2, Littleton 1 UNITED continued the pre-season programme with this local derby against Littleton on Tuesday. In a keenly-contested first half, United took a slender 2-1 lead into the break with goals from Mark Wolsey and Grant Pinkney against
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Double title glory for city crews
WORCESTER Rowing Club returned from the National Championships in Strathclyde with two prestigious trophies -- men's open eights and in men's open coxless fours. Worcester were matched against two Great Britain crews in the 'Blue Riband' eights event
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United trip
HEREFORD United will officially open Ludlow's new Coors Stadium in their lastest pre-season friendly tonight (7.30). Manager Graham Turner is taking a full squad with Ben Smith (ankle) and Steve Guinan (knee) both expected to feature. Stourport Swifts
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24/7/03 Ball off to flyer with a hat-trick
BROMYARD 1 SWIFTS 7 RAMPANT Stourport Swifts took no prisoners in their first pre-season friendly at depleted West Midlands League side Bromyard. Last season's hotshot Richard Ball bagged a hat-trick and there was also a superb overhead kick strike from
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Fairytale ending after Mills boon
BATSMAN of the week James Mills has admitted his century in Old Vigornians' weekend winning draw was long overdue. The 34-year-old moved back to Worcestershire two years ago after work commitments took him to London but has failed to notch even a 50 on
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Bobbies beat path to Worcs
PLANS are well under way for more than 300 cricketers from all over the world to descend on Worcester next year. The city is to stage the World Police Cricket Festival next August, with teams from the West Indies, Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and
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WRIBBENHALL WI
At the July meeting Pat Darby read a report from Mary Wehner about her visit, as delegate, to the Royal Albert Hall conference, when all resolutions were discussed, voted on and carried. Details were given of the group pudding evening, an autumn quiz
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Treat for film fans
FILM lovers will be able to enjoy the new seating and surround sound at Chipping Norton Theatre with films for all the family next week. From Monday until Wednesday the Theatre will be holding matinee performances of Jungle Book 2 at 2.30pm. In the evenings
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STOTTESDON AND CLEOBURY MORTIMER SUPPORT GROUP FOR SHROPSHIRE AND MID-WALES HOSPICE
STOTTESDON AND CLEOBURY MORTIMER SUPPORT GROUP FOR SHROPSHIRE AND MID-WALES HOSPICE - The annual pig roast and clay shoot at The Hollows Nursery, Stottesdon, was held on Saturday, July 12. The chairman of the group commented that the many donations received
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SOMERLEYON WI
Anne Ballard gave a flower arranging demonstration at an outing to Church Farm, Shrawley. At the July meeting, Daphne Thompson reported on her day in London as delegate at the annual meeting in The Royal Albert Hall, where the resolutions were passed.
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Rural churches host concerts
THE latest in the series of concerts in rural churches will be at St Peter and St Paul's Church in Long Compton on Saturday. Flutes in Concert will feature a range of classical favourites and tickets are available on the door at £7.50, with admission
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FRANCHE WI
At the July meeting, Mary Wehner reported on the annual meeting at the Royal Albert Hall, then Beryl Jackson gave a talk on Peru, to raise money for the Children's Society. She was the oldest person on the expedition, but had lots of help from her fellow
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Suzanne drops in
NEWS presenter Suzanne Virdee lent a touch of television glamour to proceedings at Winterfold House School's pre-prep prize giving. The BBC Midlands Today correspondent was on hand to dish out honours at the ceremony at the Chaddesley Corbett school,
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Great praise for Suffolk sheep at city sale
A TOP bid of 15,000gns sent temperatures soaring in a packed sale ring at the Suffolk Sheep Society's National Show and Sale at Worcester. John Sinnett's shorn ram from the Stockton Flock, one of the closest vendors to the sale, satisfied the critical
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Agricultural policy ' a mixed bag' - MEP
REFORM of the Common Agricultural Policy was described as a bit of a mixed bag by Liz Lynne, the West Midlands Euro MP, who lives in the Vale of Evesham. "I welcome the fact that EU member states will be able to completely de-couple payments to farms
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Nomination plaque set to gain pride of place
THE brains behind a multi-million pound flood defence project - nominated for the prestigious Prime Minister's Better Public Building award - want to mark the spot of their achievement. A plaque presented to the Environment Agency honouring the nomination
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Bidford
OUT AND ABOUT: The funeral of John Wheeler who for many years ran his car repair business in Westholme Road, took place at St Lawrence's Church on July 14. The funeral was well attended and was accompanied by a piper. Sympathy is extended to Mr Wheeler's
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Future plans on Lucy Baldwin are still sketchy
LUCY Baldwin Hospital is set to be transformed into a new 22-bed centre complete with a Day Hospital - but plans are still sketchy. The development team - which includes staff, social services and a patients' relatives group - meets for the first time
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Damien's day is short-lived as Adam turns the Journal tables
Evesham Juniors THE fourth round of the Journal Cup Series was contested on Evesham Town Waters where Damien Smith claimed the top weight. The top two then swapped places when Adam Schoenrock took the honours in round five. Results - Journal Cup fourth
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Stourport Swifts FC - Fixtures and results - 2003/04
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 19 Bromyard (a) 7-1 Ball 3, Robinson, Giddings, A Wright, Wood. Wed July 23 Studley (h) 1-3 Ball Tues July 29 Westfields (h) Sat Aug 2 Bilston (a) Tues Aug 5 Stourbridge (h) Mon Aug 11 Worcester (h) Pre-season scorers: 4
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Tributes to two Pershore civic stalwarts
TRIBUTES have been paid to two Pershore stalwarts, soon to be laid to rest. Win Summerton, a long-serving town councillor who spearheaded the campaign to build Pershore swimming pool in the 1970s and helped found Pershore Heritage Centre, died last Wednesday
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Thatcher the snatcher
MATTHEW Clarke (You Say, Monday, July 14) tells us, would you believe, that Madam Thatcher contributed to Britain's greatness. I thought she closed all Britain's coalfields, closed hospitals and wards and put more people out of work by running down all
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He should stay in America
TONY Blair's speech to the joint houses of the American Congress revealed where his heart really lies. He's undoubtedly at his most comfortable with American values, standing among those who share them and basking in the glow of approval from numerous
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We all say and do things we don't mean
n FOR heaven's sake, Mohammed Aslam (Evening News, Saturday, July 5) what do you want the courts to do when you said the ethnic minorities would feel betrayed because the young soldier did not get prison? That young man has just come back from Iraq, where
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24/7/03 - Worcs pace aces on top
NANTIE Hayward and Matt Mason took three wickets each to give Division Two leaders Worcestershire the upper hand on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival match with Gloucestershire. Hayward claimed 3-77 and Mason 3-48 as Gloucestershire were bowled
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Residential courses for lifelong learning
WEEKEND residential courses for adults are now available at the Cotswolds Conference Centre in Broadway. The Farncombe Estate Adult Learning Centre has joined forces with the Adult Residential Colleges Association to organise a variety of two-day courses
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Inspirational impressions
AN innovative printer, who has even taken images from his own children's toys, will be exhibiting his work at Worcester City Art Gallery next week. Impressions, by Martyn Webb, includes many works inspired by food packaging and has a pop art feel. The
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Golfers get scholarship
TWO junior golfers from Bromsgrove are to become some of the first recipients to benefit from a new initiative for home grown talent. James Wheeler and Matthew Williams have both been awarded a one-year scholarship, which is jointly funded by the Golf
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They're watching your TV viewing
ALTHOUGH my TV viewing is, at present, limited to a snowy BBC1 due to a dodgy aerial, I do make a mental note to update the television licence every year. I guess it's an ingrained fear of Evil Edna, the omnipotent van which prowls the streets waiting
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Inspired artist makes the grade
AS a teenager Richard Wincer enjoyed seeing his paintings grace the walls of North Bromsgrove High School, where he was once a student. He probably never imagine he would one day see his work exhibited in London's prestigious Royal Academy of Art. However
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Notching up a quarter century
THE headmaster of fee paying Bromsgrove School has spoken frankly about the challenges of being a headmaster for a quarter of a century. This month Tim Taylor celebrates 25 years as a headmaster. The changes he has seen, particularly in the structure
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Windmill Hill is jewel in the crown for trust
A GRASSY bank overlooking the River Avon at Offenham is one of the jewels in the crown of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. Windmill Hill is among the few nature reserves owned by the trust which includes rare wildflower grasslands. The trust in currently
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Road smash death
A PENSIONER killed in a road smash near Bewdley was seen arguing with her husband just moments before driving off, an inquest heard. Betty Wardle, 73, was in a dispute with her husband Thomas in the car park of the Woodman pub at Long Bank before the
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As safe as houses? - think again
It's the dead of night and you're asleep upstairs. The car outside is locked, the doors and windows are locked and you should be safe in your beds. But downstairs, unseen and unheard, thieves could be at work, rifling through your personal belongings,
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Facing up to breast cancer
AN ASTONISHING one in nine women in the United Kingdom will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, writes Emily Bridgewater. It is the most common form of cancer in women, with more than 40,000 cases discovered each year. However, during
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Creature comforts - no, 'creepy crawlies' - yes
NO electricity or running water will become a way of life for a Rednal headteacher who is bound for Uganda this summer. And despite the inevitable presence of 'creepy crawlies', Di Slater, of Rednal Hill Infant School, could barely contain her excitement
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Just what duty doctor ordered
NURSES will soon play a pivotal role in helping sick Spa residents who need out-of-hours medical treatment. Health chiefs want to streamline the service and reduce the number of on-call hours GPs are expected to work. From July, 1 2003, patients registered
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Clamping down on sound
IF you've ever lain awake at night frustrated by the thumping bass line of your neighbour's music, you may have taken the traditional approach of banging a broomstick on the wall. But there is more than one way to tackle this thorny problem. Bromsgrove
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Recluse Recluse burnt to death at home
A 79-YEAR-OLD man who had not visited his doctor for five years was burnt to death in a fire at his home, an inquest heard. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round said 79-year-old Henry Field died in a fire at his bungalow in Narroway Lane, Crossway Green
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Overdose woman took own life
A WOMAN who suffered a history of mental ill health died after overdosing on a lethal cocktail of drugs, an inquest heard. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round said he had no choice but to conclude Victoria Hart of Shakespeare Drive, Kidderminster, had
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Kash set to jet off on lion adventure
AN assistant warden is putting his experiences at West Midland Safari Park to good use after jetting out to Namibia to study lions.Kash Knezovich getting in some research ahead of his trip to Namibia with one of West Midland Safari Park's female lion
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High rise accident
SHOCKED shoppers watched as firefighters raced to save a workman following a fall at the new Weavers Wharf retail site, Kidderminster. The worker had plunged from a ladder onto one of the floors on a 35 foot high scaffolding rig. He had to be brought
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Susannah, 12, shaves head to help orphans
A 12-year-old girl from Ardens Grafton has shaved her head to raise money for the Chinese orphanage her four-year-old sister came from. Susannah Grumball, who attends Alcester Grammar School, wanted to do something to help all the children she had to
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Fears for safety
POLICE were concerned for the safety of a missing and "vulnerable" 17-year-old from Stourport as the Shuttle/Times and News went to press yesterday. James Jackson, who has learning difficulties, left his home at 7.15am on Monday and was seen walking along
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Group fighting to save schools
AN action group has been launched to fight for under-threat first schools. St Barnabas and Lea Street in Kidderminster as well as village schools in Wilden, Stone and Wolverley are all represented and others threatened with merger under Worcestershire
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Floodlit market needs stalls
ORGANISERS of Bewdley's floodlit Christmas market are appealing for charities and schools to hold stalls in the annual event. Ann Lyman, who has helped organised the extravaganza for nine years, said all the money raised would go directly to the stall-holding
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Bunny Bubble feeling the heat
A CONCERNED animal lover is warning people of the perils of leaving pets in the sun after her beloved bunny suffered sunstroke. Rachel Birch, of Manor Close, Stourport, said her pet rabbit Bubble became ill during last week's spell of hot weather and
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Two arrests on cash theft
TWO people were arrested after money was stolen from a disabled man in Kidderminster town centre. He was with his carer at the taxi ranks near the town hall when the cash was snatched from him at 3pm on Saturday, July 12. Police inquiries are continuing
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They will be painting in the streets for launch
THE innovative Kidderminster Arts Festival kicks off with a high-octane launch on Tuesday - and promises 54 days of frenzied activity. The event, which takes off with a bhangra dancing spectacular by Birmingham-based Punjabi folk dance group, Nachda Sansaar
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Carnival cash
The Wolverley and Cookley branch of The Royal British Legion was "pleasantly surprised" by the £383.52 raised for it by this year's Wolverley Carnival.
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Woman's quest to rescue bears from life of cruelty
A WOMAN has made a heartfelt plea for people to help her quest to save tortured moon bears in China from a life of cruelty. Vivienne Jones is the sole representative of the Kidderminster branch of China Bear Rescue and said she needs "fresh ideas" to
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July 24, 2003
THE tragic death of Dr Kelly dominates the news. Proof of the terrifying nature of appearance before a House of Commons Select Committee even for a highly-educated person, brought home to me the awesome privilege of serving on a select committee. We now
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Tickets are set to sell out quickly
TICKETS for this year's Bewdley Festival go on sale on Saturday with arts fans encouraged to snap up places. The festival - a mixture of talks, music and drama - kicks off on October 10 for eight days with a roster of stars including Barry Norman, Esther
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Leaders bounced off the top spot
EVESHAM'S cricketers suffered only their second defeat of the season when they travelled to Netherton on Saturday. Netherton won the toss and invited Evesham to bat on a wicket that gave great help to the bowlers. Stuart Berry (16) and Gary Lewis (20)
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Stump up to boost charities
CRICKET fans are being invited to a match with a difference on Sunday - all the competitors will be kitted out in 18th century clothes. And the game - at Witley Court - will be played according to Georgian-era rules, which means underarm bowling, no lbw
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Library offers stories and music for youngsters
STORIES and songs are on the agenda for a fun-filled event being run for children at Stourport Library. Library staff will read a range of stories to youngsters aged between two and six in the event which starts at 11am on Thursday, July 31. Librarian
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Lisa so close to target
EVESHAM Archers have kept the town's name alive at high-profile tournaments around the country. Redhill Archers 30th open American attracted more than 90 archers, including some of the Great Britain team. Lisa Illingworth fought hard in the ladies recurve
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Hospital fund benefits
THE Evesham & District League is staging a special charity crib drive next Mon-day evening. Money raised will be donated to the League of Friends of Evesham Community Hospital in memory of Iris Davis. Iris, who died in May, was the captain of the
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Thrills in cold pursuit
THE Arden Sailing Club (Defford) fleet was depleted on Sunday as the holiday season got under way. However, those who braved the strong and gusty winds enjoyed an action-packed afternoon. The first race of the day was a Pursuit, which saw Val Jolly taking
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Green have league leaders in sight
BARNT Green Cricket Club First XI piled on more pressure on the Birmingham and District premier division leaders with a resounding eight-wicket home victory against Coventry and North Warwickshire. Lyndon Jones' side, still third in the Birmingham and
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Rally hits Hanbury
VINTAGE motorcycles dating back to the beginning of the 20th century graced the roads of Hanbury last Saturday. Sixty-eight bikes from the Vintage Motorcycle Club, based in Burton-on-Trent, took part in their annual rally, this year a circular route from
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24/7/03 - Worcester trialists impress
WORCESTER City lost 3-2 to Coventry City in their latest pre-season friendly at St George's Lane last night. Strikes from ex-Aston Villa forward Julian Joachim, Tom Bates and new signing Graham Barrett sealed the victory with Darren Middleton (penalty
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Get up and go for business fitness...
A NEW method of massage is sweeping the business community because it gives people "get up and go". Massage therapist Kathy Don said acupressure massage was ideal for busy workers because it could be carried out anywhere and, unlike traditional massage
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Discussion over housing association link-up
MALVERN-based Festival Housing Group has announced it has had preliminary discussions over a possible merger with the Heart of England Housing Group. Festival, which owns more than 8,000 rented homes through Elgar and Spa Housing Associations in Worcestershire
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What about naming some of historians?
Following on the recent fuss over names for Millside, I wonder if there's space somewhere to commemorate Evesham's historians? To be fair, some credit has already been given. E.J. Rudge's short history of the town came out in 1820, and we have a "Rudge
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Park and Wyre ride!
reference to Evesham Journal of 17-7-03. Spy cameras,traffic lights and turn arounds etc. are we soon going to need a passport or park and ride to enter Wyre Piddle? Why is the County Council proposing to enforce this hare-brained preferential plan for
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Surely it's time for lights to be altered
I can understand why people still go through Wyre Piddle, the sign in Station Road at the junction still directs traffic up Wyre Road. If you go straight up to the Pinvin crossroads you're in for a considerable wait, traffic flow is restricted by cars
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What was wrong with the old signs?
I WOULD like very much to say what does the person who came up with the need to put up new signs on the roads coming in to Evesham think they are doing, does the tax payer need to have nice new signs to look at what was wrong with the old ones. I think
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Droitwich dismay
CHADDESLEY Corbett slipped down to seventh in Worcestershire League Division One after a 52-run defeat at mid-table rivals Droitwich. Chaddesley picked up six points as they were unable to reach the home side's 232-7. M Rogers claimed 6-64 for Droitwich
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Fladbury flap against Fred
VETERAN spinner Fred Buxton tore through Fladbury in his first over but Stone eventually had to settle for a Worcestershire League Division Six winning draw against Fladbury. Buxton took a three-wicket maiden over, including both openers, after Fladbury's
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Chainwire let top spot slip
CHAINWIRE surrendered the lead of Worcestershire League Division Six to Belbroughton after their third consecutive winning draw. After being put into bat against Stourbridge Social, the Kidderminster side's openers Lee Stuart (84) and Matt Davies (30)
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Cheers for Adam and Kelly
A HUSBAND and wife team who fought separate battles to free Iraq are now back home. Kelly and Adam Senior, who are both corporals serving with 2nd Bn The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, are today celebrating with Kelly's family after the successful
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Village school is named best in UK
A VILLAGE school has proved it's in a class of its own after clinching a prestigious award. Clifton upon Teme Primary School took the NFU Countryside Awards' Best Village School title at a glittering awards ceremony in London yesterday. The school, with
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Vine clinging on
CLEOBURY Mortimer were left frustrated in their bottom-two Worcestershire League Division Six clash with Vine. The village side failed to remove all the Worcester club's batsmen, despite D Taylor's 4-20. Cleobury earlier scored an impressive 268-6 with
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Town united in grief over family deaths
The town of Ledbury was united in grief as its community remembered a "remarkable family" which tragically lost three members in the M56 minibus crash. More than 1,000 people turned out to a special thanksgiving service at St Michael & All Saints
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Openers are too strong
CHRIS Hanks and Dave Cook combined for an unbeaten 151-run stand as Stagborough defeated town rivals Stourport in Stainweld Wednesday League Division A. Hanks (72 not out) and Cook (66 not out) enabled them to gain a 10-wicket win over their Walshes Meadow
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Gang admits store raids
Three members of a gang that targeted newsagents and village stores in several parts of Worcestershire have admitted a series of raids. They were remanded in custody at Worcester Crown Court after admitting burglary, theft and taking valuable cars. Nicholas
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Stourport proud to host colts
STOURPORT Cricket Club were the hosts as Worcestershire Young Cricketers U-11s thumped Gwent on a good pitch. The home team elected to bat first but three wickets tumbled for just 11 runs. Joe Taylor (26) and Brett D'Oliveira steadied the ship before
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Win on final day
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria U-14s finished their league season on Sunday with a seven-wicket victory over Belbroughton U-15s for their fourth win in eight games. Tight bowling from Andrew Kimberlin (1-10) and Marc Edwards (2-19) restricted Belbroughton to
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Trophy triumph
LACON Childe School from Cleobury Mortimer have won the U-14s Joe Ward Memorial Trophy, defeating Stourport High School. Craig Shorter captained the team to victory at Victoria Sports Ground in Hoobrook, Kidderminster. Other team members were Nick Palmer
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Battlefield-ready, so Hussars prepare for Gulf stint
MEMBERS of a cavalry regiment which recruits heavily from Worcestershire could find themselves spending Christmas in the Gulf. No definite plans have been made for the Queen's Royal Hussars, but the belief is that they could be posted to Iraq for six
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Cricket fixtures
TODAY (6pm) BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP SECONDS FINAL KIDDERMINSTER VICTORIA 2nds v Harborne SATURDAY (2pm unless stated) BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE DIVISION ONE KIDDERMINSTER VICTORIA v West Bromwich Dartmouth (1pm) SECONDS PREMIER DIVISION Old Hill v KIDDERMINSTER
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All ready for Doomsday ... detox units are here
SPECIALIST decontamination units are now available to the ambulance service in Worcester and Hereford for use in case of terrorist attack. Health workers across the two counties are ready to "go live" after being trained in decontamination techniques
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Broadband for villages - MPs
MINISTERS must act urgently to close the gaping "digital divide" between town and country - or jeopardise businesses and jobs in rural parts of Worcestershire. A group of MPs say the Government should focus on introducing lightning-fast broadband internet
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Last bid to stop tower crumbling
VILLAGERS in Earl's Croome are throwing open the gates to their gardens this weekend in a desperate bid to save their crumbling church tower. Twelve green-fingered residents will welcome visitors to their picturesque cottage plots on Sunday as part of
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Painting on pages
A FORGOTTEN painting of Worcester has been discovered - on the edges of a book's pages. The watercolour painting of the Cathedral and River Severn, with shipping in the foreground, only reveals itself when the pages of the book are fanned out, and disappears
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City record store set to close later this year
A WELL known city record store is set to close later this year after going into administration. Andy's Records, in Friary Walk, is expected to close in mid-September. All 23 branches in the UK will be shut down by the end of September. The company, which
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Joint postmasters forced to pull out
TENBURY'S £500,000 project for a One-Stop Resource Centre has hit the buffers following a breakdown between parties involved in the scheme. Changes to the original plans for a building behind the Post Office, have forced joint postmasters, Malcolm and
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Big cycle ride raises cash for needy
BACK after the big ride from Lands End to John'O Groats, local pedal pushers, Alan Pollard from Tenbury Wells, and Gordon Hall from Ashford Carbonel, are back on the patch. Comfortable Taking eleven-and-a-half days to complete the ride, the two friends
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Waiting for a rush of tourists
STAFF at the Tenbury Tourist Information Centre are doing their bit to encourage more visitors into the Teme Valley. More than 2,000 people have dropped into the Teme Street shop to pick up brochures covering the many attractions in the town and a keen
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Mum's TV probe into peace death
A DISTRAUGHT mother has vowed to fight on against the Ministry of Defence by teaming up with other parents whose children have died accidentally in the armed forces. Shirley Caswell's pledge follows her case being shown with six others on the Channel
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Sex text phone pest ban
A CONVICTED sex offender has become the first Wyre Forest man to be ordered to stay away from children nationwide after sending explicit text messages to a girl. Kidderminster magistrates slapped a Sex Offender Order on David Powell, who is currently
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24/7/03 Defensive pair catch the eye
TWO defensive trialists are looking strong possibilities for contracts at Kidderminster Harriers. Former loanee Kenny Coleman, who has played as a right wing-back, and centre-half Adam Willis have impressed boss Ian Britton and fellow players. Harriers
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24/7/03 Two more goals for John
BOLDMERE 1 HARRIERS 6 TRIALISTS took the spotlight as Kidderminster Harriers displayed plenty of promise in a 6-1 thrashing of non-league Boldmere St Michaels. The opposition may have only been from the Midland Alliance but some of the football on display
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Health chiefs give pledge on hospital
HEALTH chiefs have given their word Lucy Baldwin Hospital will be redeveloped for patients - but refused to say it will not close until firm plans are in place. The pledge came at Tuesday's packed public meeting on the Stourport mental health facility
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Mum's TV probe into peace death
A DISTRAUGHT mother has vowed to fight on against the Ministry of Defence by teaming up with other parents whose children have died accidentally in the armed forces. Shirley Caswell's pledge follows her case being shown with six others on the Channel
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Mayor's fund nets £6,700 for charities
TWENTY charities are to receive a cash boost from what is thought to be Kidderminster's largest mayoral fund to date. Last year's mayor Ken Stokes raised £6,700 in his term of office and will be dividing it between a number of children's charities.Ken
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Chairman forges role
KEEPING council debates and irate members in check should be no problem for Wyre Forest District Council's new chairman. Pauline Hayward, who was in the hot seat for her first meeting last Wednesday, has 22 years' experience as a former home economics
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Switched on to bring the news
FOR the last 15 years Wyre Forest Talking Newspaper has reached more than 300 people a week - and organisers are appealing for more volunteers and listeners.Reader John Tasler, secretary and reader Barbara Smith, chairman and editor Sue Dickins and presenter
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Jubilee Jubilee journey just the ticket
IT was full steam ahead for more than 200 Bewdley pupils who boarded a private train for the day to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their school. Youngsters from St Anne's First braved the blazing summer heat for a trip along the Severn Valley Railway
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25/7/03 - Sixways centre braves the cold
BEN Hinshelwood is staying cool about his World Cup bid but it's hardly surprising after braving temperatures of -130c. Worcester Rugby Club's centre jetted off with the rest of the Scottish national squad earlier this month bound for Poland and a pre-World
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Broadway
SOMMERVILLE JAZZ BAND CONCERT: On Saturday, July 12 the band performed a concert at the Broadway United Reformed Church. The band consists six members and were supported by a female vocalist and a compere. The band was given an enthusiastic reception
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Eckington
RECREATION CENTRE: It may seem like it has gone quiet but there has been a lot of backroom activity going on. There is now a full compliment of people on the steering committee. These are: Maggie Forrest (chair and grant application), Marion Talbot (secretary
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Harvington
PLAYING FIELD: Roger Beard, chairman of the playing field sub-committee, would like to make known the present position about the developments being carried out there. Climbing equipment has been ordered for the age group 6-12 and this, which will comply
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First tillage event is resounding success
GLOUCESTERSHIRE Root, Fruit and Grain Society's inaugural tillage event proved an outstanding success. Rob Hewlett, farm manager for Boddington Estate and society chairman, hosted the event on land at Ashchurch. He said: "The society was established in
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Badsey
BADSEY SOCIETY: Once again the society will be present at Saturday's Flower Show. House history and the story of Badsey School are just two of the subjects on display in the Society's gazebo. There will also be a light-hearted quiz about the village with
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Cyril set to be honoured
TENTATIVE talks have taken place at Per-shore Town FC to install a permanent reminder of the service given to the club by Cyril Milward who died earlier this month. Mr Milward, who was 79, collapsed and died while attending a function at the club on Sunday
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Major stars move in for Stratford's new season
DAME Judi Dench is returning to the Stratford stage for the first time in 24 years. She will play Countess Rossillion in All Well That Ends Well at the Swan. The production, directed by Gregory Doran, will be the first time Dame Judi has been at Stratford
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WODS go for their guns
WORCESTER Operatic and Dramatic Youth Society will be presenting Annie Get Your Gun at the Swan Theatre in Worcester next week. The cast of eight 18-year-olds will be performing from Tuesday until Saturday. The Irving Berlin musical includes favourites
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It's panto time - oh no it's not
TICKETS for Chipping Norton Theatre's Christmas pantomime are now on sale. Robin of Wychwood, described as a traditional pantomime for all the family, runs from November 20 to January 10. Tickets can be ordered by calling the box office on 01608 642350
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Worlds target for Newman
ATHLETICS: Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Shelley Newman has a make-or-break weekend ahead in her bid to qualify for next month's World Athletic Championships. Newman aims for 63.40 metres in Saturday's discus trials at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
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Regatta to make a splash?
ROWING: Nearly 600 crews will compete in 129 events at Bewdley's big annual two-day regatta this weekend. The rowing feast will be held in memory of Bewdley Rowing Club's late president Derek Woodward. Both the hosts and Stourport Boat Club will be well
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Freestyle record set
SWIMMING: Prolific swimmer Claire Cashmore created a new British record and took a medal home from the National Championships in Manchester. Cashmore, 15, shaved half-a-second off the British 50m freestyle record, set in 1997, by clocking 32.24 seconds
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Fourth place the best at nationals
ROWING: A record eight Stourport junior crews made the 600-mile round trip to Strathclyde to compete in the National Championships regatta. The championship is one of Britain's most prestigious events and there were more than 700 top crews entered. Heats
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European date for Nathan
MOTORSPORT: Kidderminster racer Nathan Freke will contest the final European 250cc Superkart Championship round at Donington Park on August 10 after completing a deal with F1 Karts. Freke, who leads the British Championship as a 125cc driver, will have
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Botha's blast is crucial
PERSHORE'S second string recorded their fifth consecutive win at home to Hagley on Saturday. Hagley batted first and made 213, with Arno Botha taking 4-70 off 18 overs and Rob Handley 3-47 from 13. Pershore's reply started well despite the early loss
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Stott storms it
MOTORSPORT: Jason Stott blasted past Yorkshire's David Knowles to win the 250cc final at Bewdley Motorcycling Club's Shatterford grass track meeting on Sunday. The Kidderminster rider looked set to repeat his success in the closing race, called Speedy's
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England hit back
HOCKEY: Former Stourport stalwart Craig Parnham is captaining the England team at the BDO Hockey Second Men's Champions Challenge in South Africa. England were beaten 6-2 by Spain but fared better on Sunday with a 2-0 win over South Africa, only to lost
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Talented Tom's personal best
ATHLETICS: Kidderminster and Stourport's Tom Kenderdine put in another superb performance at the Himley Park off-road 5km. Kenderdine was second overall in a personal best time of 15 minutes 21 seconds among 154 finishers. Other times and positions: Gary
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Play boost for nursery
TOTS have helped raise more than £100 for play equipment to keep children busy this summer. The 40 children - aged from two to four - at St Wulstan's Nursery in Stourport collected loose change over five weeks to bring the total to £120. The cash will
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Humphries builds up lead in league
ATHLETICS: Inter-club race league leader Brian Humphries picked up more points with a 10th-place finish at the Crown Classic 10km in Telford. Amazing Feet's Humphries, among 10 club members, ran 37 minutes 35 seconds, ahead of John Amos who was 14th and
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Misfires on target
GOLF: Misfits, comprising Sue Bayliss, Mary Russell and Yvonne Bishop, won the three-ball Alliance on Lady Captain's Day at Home at Kidderminster. Lady captain, Gill Sanderson, won the Aggborough Bowl with a nett 68. Results: Sanderson 93 gross 25 handicap
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WILLOW MARSH FISHERY
ANDY Newton caught 94lb 11oz 8drms of fish on Friday, fishing the pole at five metres, feeding corn and alternating luncheonmeat and corn on the hook. Friday Evening Open, Dragonfly Pool: Newton (Lifestyle) 94-11-8, Cliff Trinder 66-15-8, Doug Greenow
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POOLE HALL
MIKE Lee landed 45 carp, his best a 18.5lb mirror, with other weights from 3lb to 12.25lb at the Alveley fishery. They fell to sweetcorn, luncheonmeat and maggots at peg 46 on the Heron pool. Woodward Grosvenor, Abbey: Jim Brown 38-6, Jim Cooke 34-5,
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Failing to listen to 70pc of electorate
REGARDING the article in the Shuttle/Times and News on July 10 headed "Hunt ban a waste of time", MP Dr Richard Taylor's comments on the hunting ban seem to be uneducated cronyism. Quote: "...the fox is killed the instant it is caught". He failed to mention
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DAIWA-BEWDLEY OPEN
REIGNING Bewdley Angling Festival champion John Stockton chalked up another victory on the KDAA water. He took a 28lb 11oz victory from peg 112 at Winterdyne on the River Severn at Bewdley. With the river low and clear, Stockton used swimfeeder and white
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GILT EDGE AC
WINTERDYNE, Bewdley: 1 Roger Wear, 2 Ray Evans, 3 Pete White. The next contest will be on the River Teme at Tenbury Wells, Lyttelton water, for the Greyling Bowl. Members are asked to telephone the secretary for details on 01562 824651.
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Mechanic jailed for smuggling
A MECHANIC has been sentenced to eight months in prison for his role in smuggling about half a tonne of tobacco. Thirty-two-year-old Wayne Cooper, of Summer Road, Kidderminster, was one of three men who had pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to
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Couple in dog dispute escape jail sentences
A MAN suffered a broken collarbone after a neighbour's dispute over a dog turned to violence, Worcester Crown Court heard. Martin Westcott was twice knocked to the ground after intervening in a row between his mother and the couple next door. Barbara
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PARK INN AC
THE trip to Docklow is on Saturday, August 16, and anyone interested in going along is asked to contact 07855 050913 as soon as possible. Poole Hall: Kevin Driver 31-15, Mark McGinlay 26-4, Dom Pitcher 26-2-8, Carl Carter 20-10. Sion Farm: Pitcher (bonus
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Grieving relatives need help
WHO has the right to tell another person how to grieve for a loved one, or how to remember them on their gravestone? If people want statues, windmills etc, then that is their choice and we should respect it. So when I read a letter in the Shuttle/Times
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TOMKINSONS AC
A LYTTLETON junior contest will be held on Wren's Nest Pool on Saturday, August 9, draw at noon and fishing from 1pm until 4pm. Juniors who want to fish are asked to call John Brooks on 01562 743838. Members willing to donate money or prizes are also
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Brave policeman in river rescue drama
A BRAVE Evesham police officer has spoken of the midnight rescue of a woman he plucked from the perilous River Severn in Worcester. PC Sean Haines, aged 30, plunged into the black waters after being flagged down by a member of the public as he drove with
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WRENS NEST AC
WREN'S pools: K Woodmead 51-10, M Weston 43-9, A Andrews 27-5, J Brooks 26-8, M Carey 26-2. The Wren's pools are the venue for Sunday's match against Matroc which will be drawn at 8am. Members are asked to note a change in fixtures as the match on September
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Award hand-out
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies held their annual presentation evening on Saturday. They had a successful season, winning the West Midlands League Division One South. Rachel Baldwin was manager's player of the season and Lynsey Pollard was players' player
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OLD BEAR AC
JUNIORS, canal: E Truesdale and W Mills 0-14, D Edwards 0-13, A Buxton 0-8. Seniors, Nordley Pools: C Price 14-4, S Boulter 12-5, S Rowe 10-10.
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Call to licence all gangmasters
MP Peter Luff is calling for gangmasters to be registered following a joint crackdown on illegal immigration near Evesham by police and the Home Office. Fourteen suspected illegal immigrants were detained near Evesham during an operation set up at 4am
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Cameras cut fatalities
OVER the past few weeks there have been letters of complaint from people who have been booked by the police for exceeding the speed limit. Rather than the emotive language used about being a driver for a certain number of years, or the driver being a
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Stars excelling
BOTH Prawn Stars won their latest matches in the Kidderminster Six-a-Side League. The firsts beat Stourport Sports Club 8-0 and the Reserves defeated All Stars 5-3. Harriers United were also big scorers with a 7-2 victory over Walshes Warriors. Other
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Mad, sad, or glad about your village
A STEERING group has been formed in Eckington to develop a parish plan, following an initiative from the Countryside Commission. The agency believes the rich and varied character of rural settlements are under increasing threat from standardisation and
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Jon is 'king' for night after school wins Prom
LUCKY Evesham youth, Jon Wells, was crowned 'Prom King' during a fabulous evening held at Alcester Grammar School. The end of year 'Prom' was the result of a competition run by Bliss magazine to 'win a Prom for your school.' Jon's girlfriend Caroline
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Gold mark for school caught in cash crisis!
A VILLAGE school has been given a prestigious award, despite being hit by the Worcestershire education funding crisis. Flyford Flavell School has won a Gold Artsmark award even though its shrinking budget has forced it to lose a member of staff. Head
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Air waves for a Royal tattoo
The quiet village of Fairford, Gloucestershire, was once again turned into the centre of the aviation world when it staged the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT). Thousands of enthusiasts descended on the airbase to see the delights of the World's
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Summer fun
FOOTBALL, cricket and gymnastics will be among the summer holiday activities at Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre. There is a multi-activity course for eight to 14-year-olds from Monday until Friday, August 1, between 9.30am and 3pm. Cricket for those aged
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End of the school era
PUPILS, staff and parents celebrated a successful year at Prince Henry's High School speech day. Over the past year the school has been heaped with praise by Ofsted inspectors, achieved a 99 per cent A Level pass rate and settled into its status as a
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Youngsters told to put safety first
THE police have called for all members of the community to play their part in ensuring the forthcoming school holidays do not become a season of tragedy on South Worcestershire's roads. The warning from West Mercia Police came after nine child pedestrians
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Sixways centre braves the cold
BEN Hinshelwood is staying cool about his World Cup bid but it's hardly surprising after braving temperatures of -130c. Worcester Rugby Club's centre jetted off with the rest of the Scottish national squad earlier this month bound for Poland and a pre-World
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Worcester trialists impress
WORCESTER City lost 3-2 to Coventry City in their latest pre-season friendly at St George's Lane last night. Strikes from ex-Aston Villa forward Julian Joachim, Tom Bates and new signing Graham Barrett sealed the victory with Darren Middleton (penalty
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24/7/03 Poor first half costs Swifts
SWIFTS 1 STUDLEY 3 AN IMPROVED second-half display nearly saved Stourport Swifts in Wednesday's friendly but they eventually slipped to a disappointing home defeat. Swifts were only denied by teenage substitute keeper Paul Maynard who pulled off a string
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Stromness cruises to Pitchcroft victory
STROMNESS stormed back to form at Worcester yesterday. The gelding has had a series of operations to cure a breathing problem. Everything, however, fell into place as he beat Beaver Lodge by 12 lengths in the staying novices' chase. "He had his soft palate
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Schools unite for a day of rugby
TAG rugby players from district first schools took time out from their day to devote a whole afternoon to promote the sport. Five teams made up from Meadows First School, Wychbold First and Redditch's Marlfield Farm competed at Meadows First, in Stourbridge
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Are you a winner?
* (I) indicates Internet entries WORLD Book Day Competition winners are: Mrs JM Dainty, Hernes Nest, Bewdley; Mrs BP Elford, Burlish Close, Stourport; Soteris Georgiou, Friesland Close, Worcester (I); Mrs M Greenfield, Harriers Green, Kidderminster; Arthur
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The Chigwell bird is spreading her wings
IT'S a surprisingly soft voice which answers the phone when you ring Lesley Joseph. So familiar is she in larger-than-life character that it's odd to hear her in calm and relaxed at-home mode. She is known to just about everyone as Dorien, the gold-dripping
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Rowley collection fetches over £1m
THE contents of Wormington Manor fetched more than the expected £1million at auction this week. The Sotheby's auction on Monday and Tuesday exceeded the estimate on the first day and made a total of £1,379,334, with only 21 of the 942 lots left unsold
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER WI
Sugar flowers such as roses and lilies were created by Debbie Powell in a demonstration of cake decorating at the July meeting. She showed how a rose was made by layers of petals around a centre core, and the leaves, with veins formed by a rubber mould
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
There will be two rides on Sunday, both starting from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride will start at 9am and head for Leamore Common, near Craven Arms. The B ride, starting at 8.30am, is car-assisted to Boulden in Shropshire. All cyclists
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Big test for band
STRATFORD band Franksound will be performing new material at the Cask and Bottle in Stratford next Wednesday. The band, who are currently preparing for a music festival in Coventry, will release the new material in August. Franksound will also compete
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Alison Osborne presented a programme of recorded music entitled Leopold's Little Boy, obviously comprising music by Mozart. This was a Full Circle programme, where complete works were played, rather than extracts, and Mrs Osborne set the scene for the
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MAMBLE CUM BAYTON WI
President Barbara Lees welcomed three visitors to the July meeting, two of whom attended a WI meeting for the first time. Members were asked to complete the national federation survey. Val Evans read a report from the delegate who attended the meeting
