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MAN INJURED IN BUS COLLISION
A MAN was taken to hospital with suspected head and leg injuries after being in collision with a bus during this morning's city centre rush-hour. Paramedics were called to the 36-year-old after the accident in The Butts, outside the entrance of the Auto
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Race against time for children's hospice appeal
A CHARITY racing event attracted a top class field and more than 1,000 spectators at the weekend. Around 100 harness racers from across the UK took part in yesterday's Three Counties Race to raise funds for the Acorns Children's Hospice Appeal. The competition
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Tarrant's tale lands him in hot water
A CUNNING plan to fake a fall into the River Severn landed TV celebrity Chris Tarrant in very hot water during his days at King's School. The presenter of ITV's Who Wants to be a Millionaire? shared the anecdote in Celebrity School Days, a fund-raising
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More cameras to keep an eye on city drivers
MOTORISTS will soon have to be even more aware of their speed when driving around Worcester. The Safety Camera Partnership Scheme is set to install five more cameras on roads in the city, which have been identified as being at "high risk" for collisions
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WORCESTER: Threat to city's Labour MP Secret army to infiltrate Party
HUNT supporters are being urged to take over Worcester Labour Party in a "Trojan horse" style attack. A new organisation, called the Rural Army, wants activists to spend £2 a month to join the party's local branch. The campaign is being run from a website
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New theories over Beast of the Hills
THEORIES are being circulated as to what the mystery animal spotted at Ankerdine Hill might be. Motorist Jo Morris described the animal she saw calmly walk in front of her car as being "half fox cub and half wild boar" in Friday's Evening News. Baffled
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Andrew is one of top recruits
A 19-YEAR-old soldier from Worcestershire has proved one of the top young recruits after a gruelling 12 weeks of Army training. Andrew Mitchell, an ex-pupil at The Chase High School, in Geraldine Avenue, Malvern, was judged the Most Improved Recruit,
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£1,000 raised for charity
THE carpet community has joined together to raise a massive £1,000 for Cancer Research UK. The Midland Area Floor Coverings Trades Association held a raffle during its annual ladies dinner dance at the Bank House Hotel, Bransford, last November. And last
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Castle set to host fun week
WITH the summer holidays hotting up, mums and dads will be pleased to know that Eastnor Castle is holding a children's fun week. The week, which runs from Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15, from 11am to 5pm, offers an array of entertainment to stimulate
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St Trinian's event launches project
ELDERLY residents went back to school for a day, St Trinian's style, to launch a fund-raising project at the Avery Overall Baptist Home, in Worcester's Britannia Square. Staff dressed up as St Trinian's characters and residents took part in an assembly
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31/7/03 Shock for Jono on stand name
THE new £1.1 million East Stand at Aggborough will be known as The Jono Smith Stand for the coming season. Jono Smith, a lifelong Harriers fan who lives in Kidderminster, was the lucky winner of the competition to name the stand after his ticket was drawn
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31/7/03 Action on screen
HARRIERS will be launching a new concept to Aggborough matchdays this season with their own in-house TV channel - Harriers TV. The club have have teamed up with New Media UK Ltd, which is headed by former England international Paul Stewart, to launch
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31/7/03 Harriers hit by Dobie's late double
HARRIERS 1 WBA 1 FORGET Scott Dobie's quick two-goal double and this was another highly promising pre-season display from Kidderm-inster Harriers. They more than held their own against full-strength West Bromwich Albion who were playing Premiership football
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2003/4 Season
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Premier Division Saturday, August 16 Premier Division: Market Drayton Town v Malvern Town (2.45). Division One South: Malvern Town Reserves v Ledbury Town Reserves (2.45). Tuesday, August 19 Premier Division: Malvern
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31/7/03 Brighter news on Gadsby
HOPES are high summer recruit Matt Gadsby could return from injury for Kidderminster Harriers' first away game at Darlington. The former Walsall and Mansfield defender - Ian Britton's only signing of the summer so far- tweaked his knee ligaments in a
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Putting flesh on the bones of a long-lost ancestor
BATTLEFIELDS are beguiling places. Almost without exception, they hide the evidence of former years, wearing their new clothes in Nature's finest green, keeping their promise with the past to keep their secrets hidden. The killing fields of the Western
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Smith's delight at tense victory
SKIPPER Ben Smith was delighted with the way Worcestershire revved up for Saturday's home Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy semi-final against Lancashire by consolidating their position at the top of the Frizzell County Championship division two table
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31/7/03 Classy Wood on mark
JAMES Wood showed he is more than capable of stepping up in class as Stourport Swifts' new striker produced an excellent performance. Wood, who won the Midland Alliance golden boot with Oldbury last term, led the front-line well and hit the equaliser
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Guinan strikes to secure Bulls win over rivals
MARKSMAN Steve Guinan fired Hereford United to their fifth victory in seven pre-season matches with a coolly taken 70th-minute winner against Worcestershire rivals Kidderminster Harriers at Edgar Street on Saturday. The former Nottingham Forest striker
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County hold nerve for vital victory
TABLE-topping Worcestershire overcame a rousing last wicket partnership between Robert Croft and David Harrison to clinch a 14-run win over Glamorgan at sun-scorched New Road yesterday. The visiting duo put on a splendid 56 before their battling side
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County double joy for Atkins
MARK Atkins (Worcester Bowling Club) took the Worcestershire Bowling Association fours title by defeating Pat White (Bredon BC) 22-9 on finals day at Wood Terrace, Worcester. Atkins went on to take the pairs title in the afternoon, teaming up with Simon
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Salad days for grower
Nursery owner Karen New and her family tuned into Gardeners' World on TV recently and were able to bask in the glory of a gold medal. They didn't receive the medal themselves but they did play a vital role in helping to secure it for top garden designer
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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) 1-1 Wood Sat Aug 2 Bilston (a) 6-1 Ball 4, Giddings, Wood Tues Aug 5 Stourbridge (h) (7.45pm) Mon
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4/8/03 - County hold nerve for vital victory
TABLE-topping Worcestershire overcame a rousing last wicket partnership between Robert Croft and David Harrison to clinch a 14-run win over Glamorgan at sun-scorched New Road yesterday. The visiting duo put on a splendid 56 before their battling side
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4/8/03 - Hall booster for County semi-final
WORCESTERSHIRE have received a major boost with South Africa today agreeing to release key all-rounder Andrew Hall for Saturday's C&G Trophy semi-final with Lancashire at New Road. The Proteas have called Hall into their Test squad for the remainder
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31/7/03 Visit to Bilston
Swifts continue their pre-season friendly programme with a visit to Bilston on Saturday (3pm) and then meet Stourbridge at Walshes Meadow on Tuesday night (7.45pm).
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4/8/03 - Barton swoops to sign Woolley
JOHN Barton's patience finally paid off at the weekend with the capture of long-standing target Barry Woolley from Ilkeston Town. The 6ft 4in defender, signed for an undisclosed four-figure fee, will make his home debut for Worcester City in tonight's
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Wheels in motion
AN award-winning pharmacy has expanded its mobility aids for the disabled into the heart of Worcester. DG Pharmacy in Dines Green, Worcester, was due to open its new shop DG Health & Mobility Centre in The Lychgate Room, Lychgate Shopping Centre today
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Their fete's just great!
THINGS hotted up at a village fete when temperatures soared - and funds were raised towards central heating for the parish church. The Himbleton Church Fete managed to drum up £1,500 towards installing heating at the church. Around 200 people turned up
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WARNDON: Residents' finest at August extravaganza That's shallot calls for entries to show
EIGHTY-two competitions from the finest shallots for pickling to the best floral arrangement in an unusual container will be held at this year's Warndon Annual Show. Residents will be showing off their finest produce grown in their back gardens and allotments
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Annual river trip steams ahead
ELDERLY and disabled people enjoyed a charity day out along the River Severn thanks to Worcester Rotary Club and The New Worcester Steamer Company. Around 90 people spent four hours sailing down the river on the outing organised by Worcester Rotary Club
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Blooming marvellous effort all round
GREEN-fingered residents have once again shown off the fruits of their labours in the successful Droitwich in Bloom contest. Droitwich Spa Town Council sponsored prizes for a total of six different categories, with winners being awarded garden centre
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Prevention is key to success
PREVENTION is better than cure where homeless people in Wychavon are concerned. That was the message from the district council announcing a new five-year plan to try to combat the problem. The Homelessness Strategy shows where the council is now in relation
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Brothers jailed for beating up cabbie
TWO brothers who beat up a taxi driver after forcing their way into his cab during a drinking session have been jailed. Thomas Dixon warned Manilal Mistry he was "in trouble" for being a witness in a court case against another member of his family, Worcester
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Mini on offer to best Baker
WORCESTERSHIRE folk proud of the loaf they bake are being given the opportunity to win a car. Carrs Breadmaker, a flour product belonging to Carrs Flourmills Ltd, is looking for the nation's best loaf and will give a Mini One motor to the best baker.
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Hoping for a blooming good win
RESIDENTS of Ledbury will be hoping they gave a blooming good impression to judges touring the town for this year's Heart of England in Bloom competition. People are keeping their fingers crossed they might be able to repeat last year's success, when
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Glass is taken in burglary
GLASSWARE and jewellery valued at £1,200 was stolen during a burglary at a house in Hereford. Thieves forced their way into the house in Walney Lane, Aylestone Hill, Hereford, through a back door. Police believe the burglars grabbed a linen basket during
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Do you want to wattle and daub?
A COUNTY museum is offering the chance to experience the Tudor lifestyle first hand, with 16th Century building techniques and re-enactments on display. Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, at Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, is organising a selection of brickmaking
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There's simply no need for speed
HEARTS will sink and blood will doubtless rise across the Faithful City at the news that more speed cameras are to appear around Worcester. By the same token, there'll be rejoicing in other homes, offices and factories that the City Walls Road hasn't
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Barton swoops to sign Woolley
JOHN Barton's patience finally paid off at the weekend with the capture of long-standing target Barry Woolley from Ilkeston Town. The 6ft 4in defender, signed for an undisclosed four-figure fee, will make his home debut for Worcester City in tonight's
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Hall booster for County semi-final
WORCESTERSHIRE have received a major boost with South Africa today agreeing to release key all-rounder Andrew Hall for Saturday's C&G Trophy semi-final with Lancashire at New Road. The Proteas have called Hall into their Test squad for the remainder
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Improvement gathers pace for Worcester
WORCESTER continued their recent improved form when they came away from second-placed Wroxeter with a winning draw. With players delayed on arrival at the ground due to problems on the motorway, the Birmingham and District League Division One game was
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OEs go down to Fordhouses
OLD Elizabethans lost a closely fought encounter with Fordhouses in Birmingham League Division Two West. The visitors won the toss and inserted OEs in an attempt to make use of any early moisture in the pitch. This they did with a vengeance but were helped
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Hereford United 2 Kidderminster Harriers 1
Saturday, August 2, 2003 MARKSMAN Steve Guinan fired Hereford United to their fifth victory in seven pre-season matches with a coolly taken 70th-minute winner against Worcestershire rivals Kidderminster Harriers at Edgar Street on Saturday. The former
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4/8/03 - Smith's delight at tense victory
SKIPPER Ben Smith was delighted with the way Worcestershire revved up for Saturday's home Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy semi-final against Lancashire by consolidating their position at the top of the Frizzell County Championship division two table
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Respecting rights
DR Eric Jones says "we should respect the rights of citizens to go about their business and pleasure as long as they do not interfere with others." The point is Dr Jones, is that they do interfere with others. Huntsmen have invaded some farmers' properties
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Reasons not to believe...
G K RYLAND threatened to inject some common sense over the recent religious debate in this column, by stating that there is no God or any evidence of Jesus ever existed (You Say, July 14) Not to believe in God or Jesus, is his prerogative not common sense
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He misses the point
MR STAIN'S letter (You Say, July 19) completely misses the point regarding the opposition to speed cameras. Even the most conscientious drivers will at sometime exceed the speed limit, but breaking the speed limit will not automatically result in the
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No one's capable of beating the Aussies
AS an Australian and UK citizen, I feel certain that most Australians would welcome the suggestion by Gary Webb that there might be an EU football (soccer) team but I suggest the first step might be to get a UK team together. After all, if the English
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Well done, Peter Luff
CONGRATULATIONS, Mid Worcestershire MP Peter Luff. Your reaction to the Charlton railway disaster on Monday, July 7 has brought about a flurry of "smoke and mirrors" activity from Home Office and local police around Evesham. But people in the area have
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Contempt for train passengers
I REFER to your article (Evening News, July 28) regarding services provided by Central Trains. As a regular commuter between Worcester and Birmingham, I can do nothing but agree with most of the interviewees who correctly state that the services are unreliable
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I object to tactics of the religious zealots
G K RYLAND offers a refreshing change from the blinkered views of "closet evangelists" Clarke, Cowley, Burcher and the like (You Say, July 14). However, while I agree, there's no tangible evidence for the existence of gods. If Christians present to us
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Action for homeless
COMMUNITY leaders are hoping to reach a helping hand to the homeless. A strategy to slash the number of people living without permanent roof over their heads was due to be rubberstamped by Wychavon District Council members last night. It aims to prevent
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Action for homeless
COMMUNITY leaders are hoping to reach a helping hand to the homeless. A strategy to slash the number of people living without permanent roof over their heads was due to be rubberstamped by Wychavon District Council members last night. Prevention It aims
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They're hooked!
A dozen young Isaak Waltons turned out last weekend for the latest junior fly fishing course at the Lenches Lakes fishery at Church Lench, near Evesham. Organised by the Salmon and Trout Association with help from the Environment Agency, the day long
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Kidderminster Harriers FC - Fixtures and results - 2003/04
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 12 Evesham (a) 3-1 Lewis, J Williams, Paschalis Sun July 13 Stratford (a) 1-0 Ward Sat July 19 Boldmere (a) 6-1 (og), J Williams 2, Lightbourne, Wilding, Danks Mon July 21 Leicester (h) 1-1 Shilton Sat July 26 West Brom
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Native ponies are trotting to Malvern showground
MORE THAN 2,000 native ponies will be making their way to Malvern next week week for the prestigious National Pony Society Championship Show. Some of the United Kingdom's most sought after breeds will be shown off to the excited audience at the Three
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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2003/2004
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 19 WALSALL (Friendly) 5-1 (Sutton, Banner, Dyson, Bowen, Scheppel) Tue 22 WOODFORD UNITED (Friendly) 3-1 (Sutton, Stephenson, Scheppel) Sat 26 STOCKPORT COUNTY (Friendly) 0-0 Wed 30 ASTON
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We need homes like these, not barn conversions with BMWs
In current parlance, the supply of "affordable" rural housing is not one of the sexy issues of the countryside. In other words, it has low profile, can seem rather boring and lacks the passion of certain other topics. But it's no less important for that
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Hunt is on for the next big idea
MILLIONS of pounds in grants will be pumped into the West Midlands in a bid to find the next great new invention. The region's most promising private sector innovator will receive up to £25,000 from Innovative Actions West Midlands, an initiative jointly
