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A sinking feeling

COOKLEY suffered their second defeat in three games after going down by 57 runs at home to Malvern in Worcestershire League Division Two. The home team restricted their visitors to 180-5 in a rain-reduced game at Lea Lane. But they were never in the hunt

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Juniors take over

STOURPORT'S first and second team games with Feckenham were victims of the weather on Saturday. The Worcestershire League Division Two fixtures were both called off early in the morning but there was some action on Sunday. Stourport U-14s contested a

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Cricket fixtures

SATURDAY (1.30pm unless stated) BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE DIVISION ONE KVCC v Aston Unity (1pm) SECONDS PREMIER DIVISION Barnt Green v KVCC 2nds WORCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE BEWDLEY v CHADDESLEY CORBETT CHADDESLEY CORBETT 2nds v BEWDLEY 2nds DIVISION TWO

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Relief at a gruelling job done

SUCCESSFULLY rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean was the completion of unfinished business for Richard Wood. In 2001, Richard was forced to abandon the 2,700-mile voyage from La Gomera, in the Canary Islands, to Barbados after his rowing partner retired

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Edward's a winner

THIS year's Edward Thompson Memorial Lecture proved so successful that staff at Worcester's Guildhall had to turn people away on safety grounds. The building can only accommodate around 200 people so many were left disappointed that they were unable to

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Did you see engine roll?

WORCESTER police are appealing for eyewitnesses to an accident, in which a 12-ton fire engine tipped over at a city centre roundabout. Five firefighters were taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital and later released after the incident, on City Walls Road

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Witley set for step in to the past

ANTIQUES Roadshow experts are heading for Worcestershire to value local treasures. Presenter Michael Aspel and his team will visit Witley Court, in Great Witley, in their latest tour of the country. Each roadshow attracts between 1,500 and 2,000 visitors

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County's jobless figures static

UNEMPLOYMENT levels in Worcestershire are static with only 14 more people claiming benefit this year than last year. Government figures for the first quarter of 2004, released yesterday, show the figure for Worcestershire stands at 5,541, or 1.7 per cent

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TV gardener Chris is a real turn-on for guys!

A CELEBRITY gardener is causing a stir among more than just the flowerbeds - after complimentary remarks about his physique have appeared on a gay website. Chris Beardshaw, who was born and brought up at Broad Green, near Broadwas, appears on BBC television's

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Army saves big day

Soldier back from Iraq to wed sweetheart on her birthday. A NEWLY-wed couple are looking forward to an exotic honeymoon after their marriage took place against all the odds. Kidderminster Territorial Army Lieutenant Martin Watson and bride-to-be Joann

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2p to save fire cover

FRONTLINE fire cover in Tenbury Wells can be saved for just 2p a day - the same sum that the Government wants off average council tax bills in the town and surrounds to cap the spending plans of Hereford and Worcester Fire Service. A report due out today

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Brintons workers face threat to jobs

HUNDREDS of Brintons employees face a period of uncertainty after company bosses warned them job cuts were likely as the business takes action to prune costs to improve profitability. Workers were told on Tuesday that job losses were expected as part

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Nick's life story to hit big screen

THE life story of a Bewdley man who lost everything through alcoholism and bounced back to found Britain's biggest treatment centre for the addiction is set to be turned into a multi-million pound movie biopic. The big screen version of Nick Charles's

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13/5/04 Jan Molby after Boston

A FEAST of chances brought the curtain down on Kidderminster Harriers' season in a positive fashion for director of football Jan Molby. But Molby will want his side to be more clinical in front of goal next season after Saturday's 2-0 win over mid-table

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Judges reject PO raid appeal

A ROBBER whose accomplice was fatally stabbed by a Wolverley postmaster in self-defence failed to get permission to challenge his conviction. Neal Julian Frost, 36, of Brook Street, Wall Heath, Stourbridge, was jailed for 15 years at Worcester Crown Court

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Water bills in line for 31pc hike

WATER bills in Wyre Forest are in line for a major hike if controversial proposals get the go-ahead. Severn Trent Water is seeking increases in rates of 31 per cent over the next five years, with 11 per cent of that in 2005. That would put an additional

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'Now we want to join the regulars'

PRIDE filled Kidderminster's Territorial Army headquarters when three of Wyre Forest's finest returned home from a six-month tour of duty in war-torn Iraq with tales of gunfire, bomb attacks and a measles epidemic. Kidderminster-born and bred privates

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Hugs and kisses

THE proud mums of two Wyre Forest TA soldiers have spoken of their relief at having their beloved sons back home after six months in Iraq. Elaine Laga and Sue Simmons were among the party of excited relatives waiting for their sons, Ken Laga and Leigh

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Vicious attack on boy

A 15-year-old boy was set upon by two teenagers while walking to school in Kidderminster. He was left with a bloody nose and bruises to his face as a result of the attack, in Chester Road on Friday, April 30. The assault took place at 8.50am, near the

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Cosh attack on pensioner costs £1,000

A FORMER teacher of religious education who attacked an ex-neighbour with a cosh has been fined £600. Phillip Medhurst, 55, of Wordsworth Crescent, Kidderminster, was also ordered to pay £463 costs when he was sentenced at Hereford Crown Court. He was

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Health shadow in hospital tour

THE Shadow Health Minister visited Kidderminster Hospital, pledging the Conservative Party would "look at" the lack of accident and emergency facilities if it got into power. After being given a guided tour of the multi-million pound treatment centre

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Man hurt in caravan blaze

A MAN was rushed to hospital after a fire broke out in a caravan at a Stourport lorry park. The occupant, 46-year-old Ian Campbell, suffered burns as a result of the blaze, at A and P Transport in Sandy Lane, and required hospital treatment. The fire

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Pair in the pink for charity walk

TWO Kidderminster women are heading to London to join 15,000 others as they power walk through the streets of the capital in the middle of the night wearing pink, fluffy, decorated bras. Gill Pochribniak, of Fulmar Road, Spennells, said she and her friend

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Crews all shipshape for battle

AHOY there, me hearties. The "high seas" between Arley and Stourport witnessed an epic battle on Sunday as 22 crews fought their way to the finishing line in the annual Kidderminster and District Lions' Raft Race. From the ramshackle to the hi-tech, the

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Evesham

meeting held on Thursday began with a minute's silence in memory of Ron Coleman, founder of the society, who died recently. Stanley English then gave a precis of the man and his achievements and aspirations. This was followed by a varied and interesting

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Evesham

ART SOCIETY: The April demonstration was by Paul Hipkiss. The audience was impressed by the variety of ink and paint prints which can be produced in a very professional way with the aid of a small roller and wooden spoon. The demonstration on Wednesday

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Honeybourne

WEDNESDAY CLUB: Met on May 5 when Mrs M Boath presided. Birthday cards were distributed and there are still a few members on the sick list and the club wishes them a speedy recovery. The trip to Leamington Spa takes place on Tuesday, when the coach will

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Ilmington

PARISH COUNCIL: At the April meeting the parish council, chaired by coun Tony Wilkins, heard that footpath SS156 through Berryfields Farm would be waymarked by the county council, and that the chairman had asked that the Far Longdon path should also be

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Hemp trial driller thriller

A unique method of crop sowing is being used as part of new hemp trials at Long Compton. The advantages of the cross-slot no tillage drill are being championed by Paul and James Alexander as part of trials aimed at testing the suitability of Dual Use

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Moreton

NTEREST AND LEISURE CLUB: The coffee morning at the WI Hall, Moreton, was held by the club in aid of Moreton Hospital and the County Air Ambulance. In spite of a wet and windy start to the morning at around 11am the sun came out and the sales took off

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Salford Priors

MAY FAIR: On Saturday at Salford School a May fair will be held between 2pm and 4pm.

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Tredington

END OF AN ERA: An evening of wonderful music, beautifully performed, full of joyfulness but tinged with sadness marked the end of an era when David H Jones conducted the Warwickshire Singers for the last time at St Gregory's Church, Tredington last Saturday

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Wickhamford

GARDENING CLUB: At the April meeting, committee member Jane Gilks gave a flower arranging demonstration. Jane, a former chairman of Evesham Floral Art, has been a member of the National Association of Flower Arranging Societies for 12 years. Three very

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Nothing personal in protest

DR Peter Keating (Enough is enough over village housing, Journal letters ,May 5) seems to have been misinformed. The only vilification I am aware of has been against the objectors to a house being built in Wick by the Drs Cox, of which his letter is another

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Counting the cost of death on road

ALMOST a year ago, like many people, we were left shaking our heads in disbelief when Katherine Dawkes was cleared of causing death by dangerous driving. For being responsible for the crash which killed one man, left a second in a vegetative state, and

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Paralympic place sealed

SWIMMER Claire Cashmore had a double reason to celebrate after impressing against an international field in the Paralympic trials at Sheffield. Cashmore, 15, will be off to the Athens Paralympics in September after being picked for the Great Britain squad

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Only seconds away from title

ATHLETICS: Tom Kenderdine finished just two seconds behind the winner at the West Midlands' premier 10km road race. The Kidderminster and Stourport member edged closer to a sub-32 minute time at the Dudley Kingswinford 10km hosted by their rugby club.

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Great leap for second

ATHLETICS: Sarah Armstrong picked up second spot in the over-35 ladies section at the largest mid-week road race in the Midlands. The Amazing Feet member joined 16 club-mates in nearly 1,000 runners at the Dudley-Kingswinford 10km for the club's fifth

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Moving on up at Samurai after grading

JUDO: A string of Samurai players are wearing different colour belts after a set of recent gradings. Around 25 clubs sent players who were bidding to progress from the top of the yellow belts and upwards. And at a black belts grading Samurai's Paul Clarke

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County golds for five-a-side team

SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Four Wyre Forest members were in Worcestershire's gold-medal winning team at the West Midlands five-a-side football tournament in Redditch. Claire Andrews, Steven Boyce, Philip Woodyatt and Jamie Dancyger played in the C Division team

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Franche's title defence is rocked

BOWLS: Holders Franche A slipped up at unbeaten Brintons A with a 129-110 defeat in the Kidderminster and District Mid-week League. Stourport B broke their duck with a first win at home to Bewdley A, while Kinver B moved into second place by beating bottom-of-the-table

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Youths warned over park trouble

TWO youths were arrested following a police crackdown on vandalism and anti-social behaviour in and around Stourport's Memorial Park. They were released after being given reprimands. The parents of 20 youngsters have also been contacted by police through

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Knockout success

NETBALL: Not The Horse and Jockey lifted the Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre Handicap Knockout Cup. They defeated Natwest 17-9 in the final after overcoming a nine-goal start in their semi to defeat Cleobury Jokers 22-16. Natwest had wiped out a seven-goal

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Alison bags open

GOLF: Alison Edwards won Wharton Park Ladies Open with 38 points off a handicap of 27. Full result (Wharton Park unless indicated): Edwards 27 handicap 38 points, Gail Loftus 16-35, Jane Clee 10-34, Sue Smart 11-32, H Mathieson (Gaudet Luce) 36 (playing

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Graham's trophy

GOLF: Graham Eccles won the George Edmunds Trophy at Habberley with 49 points, ahead of Roy Sturman on 38. Whyte and Mackay Stableford Div One: Mel Hemming 45, Ross Hawken 39; Div Two: Roger Pryor 41, Gordon Gardner 40. Texas Scramble: Wayne Keating,

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Handicap sliced

GOLF: Mark Sprason's handicap has been cut down to 16 after he triumphed in Wyre Forest's Spring Trophy Medal. Second-placed Ed Metcalfe now plays off a 22, while David Tonks secured third position in the competition on the last nine. Result: Sprason

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SCOTT STAMPS - Left-back, centre-back, left midfield. 20/3/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 3.

Stamps started with Torquay United despite being brought up in Birmingham and his obvious talent earned him a £10,000 move to Colchester United in 1997. The left-footer moved to Harriers on a free in September 1999 after playing in the Second Division

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SEAN PARRISH - Midfield. 14/3/72. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 14.

Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for two years with

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Three years for poly roll killer

A warehouse worker who killed a colleague with polythene wrap after a row at their Worcester premises has been sentenced to three years' detention. Afrim Bulica struck 18-year-old Moses Makooba over the head with a heavy roll of industrial shrink wrap

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MEP's backing for ME support group

A DEBILITATING illness that causes chronic fatigue was put under the spotlight when the Worcestershire ME Support Group held an open day. Liz Lynne MEP, president of the Shropshire ME support group, visited the event at Unity House day centre, in Stanley

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Fire stations will be closed

FIRE stations could close, 140 firefighters' jobs will be axed and lives will be put at risk if the Government cuts £2m from fire authority spending plans, officials have warned. A report, published by Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority this morning

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MARK YATES - Midfield, centre-half. 24/1/70. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 23.

Director of football Jan Molby caused a stir by recruiting former captain Yates to help in Harriers' battle against relegation in February 2004. The midfield anchorman, whose versatility also makes him useful as a defender or attacker, spent four seasons

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SilverWings soars to success

INNOVATIVE students at Droitwich Spa High School have presented their business in front of the Hereford and Worcester Strategic board. The honour, as part of their ongoing success in the Young Enterprise scheme, saw students showing off their company

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Babes in bras take on Moonwalk

A GROUP of Worcestershire women will be stripping down to their bras to power walk for charity. Staff and friends from Discover Travel and Tours will walk a marathon distance of 26.2 miles on Saturday in the Playtex Moonwalk to raise money for Breakthrough

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SCOTT RICKARDS - Forward, winger. 3/11/81. Squad number 16.

The pacey striker started off at Derby as a youngster but failed to make a first-team appearance and had trial spells at Walsall, Mansfield and Oldham. Rickards ended up at Tamworth on a free in July 2001 and immediately bagged 17 goals, leading them

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Spliff sparked blaze, claims arson suspect

PROSECUTORS have been given a week to decide if they accept a 26 year-old man's claim that he was being reckless when he set fire to buildings and a lorry in the Forest of Dean. Ricky Enfield, of Bridge House, Worcester city centre, admitted damaging

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POOLE HALL

ROYAL Military Police charity match, Heron Pool: Beechdale Gold 94lb 4oz, Beechdale Blue 55-8. The highest scoring angler in the match, Carl Ashbury, recorded 45lb 12oz. Scores: A section Dave George 27-12, B section Ron Ball 26-14, C section Kevin Tuffin

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Man denies sex charges

A 44-year-old Kidderminster man has denied sex offences allegedly committed against two young girls in the 1970s and 1980s. Dean Giles, of Hawford Avenue, Comberton, was remanded on bail at Worcester Crown Court for a trial date to be fixed. He has denied

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Man loved and respected by all

RONALD Remfry, a former Worcestershire county councillor and leading member of the Liberal Democrats, has died at the age of 86. He died peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning at his home in Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, where he lived with his wife,

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MOORLANDS

DAVID James had a good week, winning the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday events. Bank Holiday Monday: John Cooper (Kam) 145-8 (Meadow peg 49), Paul Filmore (Welsh Wizards) 95-12 (Meadow 17), Andy Sutton (Smiths Tackle) 82-4 (Meadow 2). Wednesday: James

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Clever spin on pelican help to blind

FOR the last four years, partially-sighted Steve Brown, and his guide-dog Frankie have often had to wait 10 minutes to cross the busy Ombersley Road. Schoolchildren and elderly people are some of the other groups who have also found it hard to cross the

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Travellers escape trains upheaval

WORCESTER passengers will be largely unaffected by changes in train operator First Great Western Link's new summer/autumn 2004 timetable, the company has announced. The company - which runs, among others, trains between Hereford and London Paddington,

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Racist call follows egg throwing

A KIDDERMINSTER restaurateur has received a racist phone call and had his premises bombarded with eggs. Police are seeking information following the incidents at the unnamed Comberton Hill restaurant. Eggs were thrown at the restaurant several times throughout

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WRENS NEST AC

TOP Pool: P Jenkins 7-10, M Lewis (visitor) 7-0. Bottom Pool: M Jones (visitor) 10-7, R Cole (golden peg) 10-6. The next contest is on Sunday on the Wren's pools, draw at 8am.

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TOMKINSONS AC

COOKLEY Canal: G Owen 3-4, M Weston 3-2, R Bastable 2-6, R Price 1-11. A contest will be held at Willow Marsh Fishery on Sunday, May 23, on the Sandpiper Pool.

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WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC

ON Sunday a contest will be held at Larford Lakes, meeting at the venue for 7am, and two keep-nets will be required.

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Dedicated team always delivers

HAVING watched the Channel 4 documentary on the Royal Mail I was astonished at the inference that all postmen and postwomen are dishonest and lazy. In my 24 years at the Kidderminster delivery office I found an honest, dedicated and very, very hard working

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BANKSIDERS AC

HAZELHURST: Craig Price 20-4, Shaun Boulter 9-14, Mick Swalwell 4-8, Brian Hales 3-14-8. Price landed a 9-4 carp but was beaten by Boulter's 9-12 carp for the heaviest fish of the day. The next contest will be at Boldings, Bridgnorth, on May 23. Anglers

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REGENT AC

SUNDAY'S contest is at Bill Burleigh with the draw at 8am. An additional contest has been organised for July 4 at Astwood Fisheries.

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WILLIS BUND AC

ELMBRIDGE: Harold Willey 90-0, Ron Russell 78-0, M Rowe 56-0. On Wednesday a contest, for the Hunt Cup, will be held at the Camp, Grimley, with the draw at 9am.

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Street pride important too

I READ with interest Patrick Harris's letter "Town should be proud of itself" (Shuttle/Times and News, May 6). The populace of Stourport who came to his aid and local NHS staff who treated his injuries can indeed be proud of their prompt concern and action

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OLD BEAR AC

STACKPOOL: E Rowe 14-8, S Rowe 12-8, M Jones 4-12. A juniors contest is on Saturday on the Stackpool, draw at 9am. Cookley Canal hosts the seniors contest on Sunday with the draw at 7.30am, meeting on the playing fields. Names of those intending to fish

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Double cup blow strikes Brintons

BRINTONS CI Social had a disappointing time in mid-week cup fixtures. The Kidderminster and District League Sunday Premier Division team were beaten 3-1 in the Roy Marchant Cup semi-finals by Oakham. Social suffered the same fate in the Worcester Infirmary

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Vale house is invaded in Anna's style

AN Evesham woman has revamped her living room, bedroom and kitchen after a whirlwind visit from a top interior designer. Trudy Andrew of Barnards Close opened her doors to Anna Ryder Richardson and her 'two strong boys' for BBC1 series House Invaders,

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Extra patrols now laid on at park

AFTER my letter, published on April 22, about youths spoiling our lovely Memorial Park in Stourport, I am writing with an update. Following a meeting with our local beat police officer John Harris, which was well attended by residents, we have seen an

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Bus is a lifeline for the district

I AM a student of languages at Wolverhampton University, currently completing my third year abroad. I read the Shuttle online every week, and I am absolutely disgusted to read about the proposed cutbacks of the 192 bus service. I have seen the regulars

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Coaching call

THERE are still places available on Worcestershire FA's level three UEFA B coaching course from May 31 until June 5. Anyone interested can ring Julie Lymer or Andy Norman on 01905 827261.

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Tempers get frayed at Vale circus protest

A CLASH between circus owners and animal rights activists resulted in police being called to the first night of Bobby Roberts Circus in Evesham on Tuesday. Police were called at about 6.40pm as the Captive Animals Protection Society were protesting against

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Football fixtures

SATURDAY (2.45pm unless stated) WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH Blackheath Town v BEWDLEY TOWN Malvern Rangers v CHADDESLEY CORBETT TUESDAY (6.45pm unless stated) WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH BEWDLEY TOWN v Malvern Town Reserves

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Residents' joy at migrant village blow

THE company behind plans for a caravan village for migrant strawberry pickers - work on which has already begun - has said it will appeal against planners' decision to reject it. Fruit company S&A Produce announced last month it was half-way through

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Boat launch adds to Vale attractions

TOURISM in the Vale will receive a boost with the launch of a new pleasure boat in Evesham tomorrow. The 70ft boat, the Spirit of Freedom on Avon, is fitted with lifts to help people with mobility difficulties enjoy the river at close quarters for the

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Pace ace Anderson has Worcs on run

ENGLAND fast bowler James Anderson soon had Worcestershire in trouble at the start of the second day of their Frizzell Championship Division One game at Old Trafford. Kadeer Ali was the batsman to suffer when he egded the paceman to wicketkeeper Warren

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Warriors launch club for fans

WORCESTER Warriors are launching a supporters' club as they head into the Premiership. The National One champions' fan base has been steadily growing over the past three years and now, after their promotion to the top flight, they will form an official

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Sunday competition is getting stronger

WORCESTERSHIRE'S newest cricket league kicks off its fifth season of operation on Sunday. The Worcestershire Sunday Club League has been a big success since it started in 2000. And the new season will kick-off with 16 teams, representing 19 different

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From the archives

100 Years Ago May 14, 1904 It is a pity that every member of the Town Council was not compelled to attend the entertainment given in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, and also made to remain to the very end of an abnormally long programme. Perhaps they

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Ledbury awards evening

LEDBURY Rugby Club ended their season with their annual dinner, held in the Pavilion Room at the club for over 100 members and guests. Having collected over £450 for the Air Ambulance, following a raffle and various fines, all four captains presented

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ASTLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

On April 22, Bryn White gave a talk on pelargoniums to around 40 members. He not only talked about the geranium family, but had also taken some plants to sell. He interspersed his talk with anecdotes and jokes. Mr White and his wife Jennie specialise

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Villagers mourn crash-death mum

THE funeral takes place tomorrow of a mother of two who died after a road traffic accident in Broadway earlier this month. Anne Girling from Laverton was driving her Peugeot 106 in Station Road when it was in collision with a refuse lorry just after 9am

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Goalposts - and Holst pictorial...

A PHOTOGRAPHIC exhibition of goalposts and a collections of items to mark the double anniversary of Cheltenham-born composer and musician Gustav Holst make up two exhibitions currently running at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum. Playing Away, a selection

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STOURPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

The Wednesday Club evening meetings will start on May 26, at 7.30pm at Lickhill community centre. Admission will be free, and all gardeners will be welcome. The guest speaker will be well-known raconteur and expert on the geranium family, Bryn White,

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LICKHILL WI

Ray Sturdy FRGS, a fund-raiser for MENCAP, gave a talk on "Travels through New Zealand" at a recent meeting of the institute. Members were reminded of the greeting card competition, the winner to be decided by members, who will place 5p on the card of

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WEST MIDLAND BIRD CLUB

The Kidderminster branch hosted the West Midland annual meeting, which concluded with a "questions and answers" session. Leo Smith gave an illustrated talk on "Birds of the Long Mynd", at the last indoor meeting of the season, outlining the natural make-up

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Precious Stones

A NEW show by The Counterfeit Stones comes to the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on Saturday. The show mixes great costumes, Spinal Tap-style gags and film clips and, of course, impeccably blistering renditions of all the favourite Rolling Stones classics

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TransAtlantic friendship chronicles era of change

A TRANSATLANTIC friendship that spanned 20 years will be explored in the play 84 Charing Cross Road at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. The bittersweet story of the correspondence between vivacious New York writer Helene Hanff and London bookseller

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Heart of the matter

AN EVENT held in Kidderminster could have helped ward off potential future heart problems for people who took part. The event, organised by the Kidderminster Rotary Club, was held in the town centre as part of the recent Blood Pressure Awareness Week.

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Flood barrier project forces trader to leave

THE strongest voice for Bewdley traders who fears the effects of a disruptive flood project is to quit the town - claiming the work has made running a business an uphill struggle. Colin Billingham, spokesman for the Bewdley Chamber of Trade, said he saw

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Wrangle delays car park plan

A LEGAL tussle is holding up a site earmarked for parking in Bewdley. Land at the old pumping station, next to Dog Lane car park, was due to be let to Wyre Forest District Council 18 months ago. The land has yet to be converted to accommodate around 20

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Date with royalty

BEWDLEY resident, Hazel Rhoden, was given a prestigious award from the Princess Royal recognising the work of the town's women's section of the Royal British Legion. Mrs Rhoden, chairman of the group, received the award for its work over the last four

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13/5/04 - Pace ace Anderson has Worcs on run

ENGLAND fast bowler James Anderson soon had Worcestershire in trouble at the start of the second day of their Frizzell Championship Division One game at Old Trafford. Kadeer Ali was the batsman to suffer when he egded the paceman to wicketkeeper Warren

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Snub for MP's bid for A and E pilot

ACCIDENT and Emergency doctors should be temporarily returned to Kidderminster Hospital for a pioneering pilot project, Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor urged in the Commons on Tuesday. The trial would show the importance of medical and nursing staff

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13/5/04 Bo bombed out by Bristol

FORMER Kidderminster Harriers favourite Bo Henriksen is a free agent again after being released by Division Three rivals Bristol Rovers. The Dane's career has shot sharply downhill after his 20-goal league tally last season, many of them spectacular strikes

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13/5/04 Hatswell's triple crown

WAYNE Hatswell walked away with all three player-of-the-season awards for Kidderminster Harriers. The 29-year-old skipper, rock solid for much of the season in defence, was named supporters', junior supporters' and Kidderminster Shuttle player of the

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RUGBY

WHEN England captured the Rugby World Cup it was inevitable that there would be a rugby game produced. Acclaim brings gamers World Championship Rugby so gamers can relive the glory of Jonny Wilkinson and the rest of the England team. It would have been

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College springs to life at show...

PERSHORE college students came up trumps at the Spring Gardening Show in Malvern last weekend. A garden designed by Year 2 students won a gold medal and was voted best in section at the show organised by the Three Counties Agricultural Society and the

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Only ones on our side

ON Thursday, June 10 we will have a chance to vote for members of the European Parliament. As a useful guide to whom we should support, a recent vote provides an interesting pointer. The purpose of this vote was to do with the Commission that is responsible

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Fire chief hits out at car vandalism

THE chief of Pershore fire station says he is alarmed by the growing number of stolen cars being torched in the Vale. Sub officer Chris Parsons said his crew had been called to three burning vehicles in less than a week. Recently, in the early hours of

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Taking the Michael...

I THINK I'll start a one-man campaign to get our MP, Mr Foster (above) referred to not as "Mike" but as "Michael." That's how he signed himself in a recent letter to me. We don't refer to "Mike" Howard. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.

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Brits make a break for the sangria

WITH British houses prices spiralling out of control, the appeal of buying property in sunnier climes has never been greater. Around 50,000 Brits have already upped and left the country for Spain, paving the way for UK estate agents to jump on the bandwagon

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Women who dress as men

THE ordination of women crops up yet again as it is 10 years since the Anglican Church in England made the mistake of deciding that a woman could be ordained priest. Of course, those of us who know our theology know that it cannot and does not happen.

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Bowls club theft

A BADSEY man has pleaded guilty in court to crimes which resulted in around £25,000 going missing from Broadway Bowling Club. David Satterley (63), of Green Leys, pleaded guilty at Worcester Magistrates Court on Tuesday to two charges of theft, five dishonesty

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Readings and music raise cash

A CONCERT with readings by Shakespearean actor Jeffrey Dench hopes to raise money for the Stratford Music Festival and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Young Cork flautist Louisa Dennehy and harpist Jean Kelly will perform in the Queen Elizabeth Hall

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May 13, 2004

THE crisis for us all in Iraq goes on. The Secretary of State for Defence was forced to come to the House to make a statement about the allegations of mistreatment of prisoners. He started by trying to impress the House with the recent success over the

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Worker in the dock over minibus deaths

THE MAN accused of driving a minibus into the path of an express train in Charlton near Pershore was due to give evidence at Wolverhampton Crown Court today. Iraqi national Adnan Kadir Karim told police investigating the triple fatal accident at Charlton

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13/5/04 Motorway madness at Swifts

DAVE Titterton has expressed big doubts after Stourport Swifts were placed in Southern League Division One West for next season. The Swifts boss is not looking forward to trips to the likes of Ashford, Bracknell, Egham and Marlow. Titterton admitted:

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13/5/04 Junior options

STOURPORT Swifts are mulling over a possible place in the Midland Junior Premier League. The competition for the region's non-league clubs was launched at Worcester City last week. It will cover the U-12s to U-16s age groups on Saturday mornings.

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Village's peacocks win national fame

THE Cookley peacocks have become national stars, with TV crews and tabloids eager to tell the tale of the village's feathered "pheasidents". Leading tabloid and broadsheet newspapers last week featured the 14-strong group of birds, which have become a

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MP backing campaign

WYRE Forest MP Richard Taylor is helping to highlight the safer sex message by giving his backing to National Condom Week. The campaign runs all this week and assists healthcare professionals and teachers to educate young people about the dangers of unprotected

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2,000 jobs on cards at former factory

THE first steps have been taken towards a much called for redevelopment of the former British Sugar site in Kidderminster. Council chiefs are to meet Government paymasters to see if a study can be carried out to look at how much it would cost to clean

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Justin aiming for cash thank-you to hospital

THE godfather of a leukaemia sufferer from Stourport is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for the hospital that treats the sick five-year-old. Justin Exley, who runs Justtan in Kidderminster, has organised a charity auction to take place at The Brasserie

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Firefighters call for rethink on capping

COUNCIL tax payers are being urged to put pressure on the Government to make it rethink its decision to cap the budget of the fire brigade that covers Wyre Forest. The chairman of Hereford and Worcester Combined Fire Authority, Richard Udall, called on

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Cash on delivery

KIDDERMINSTER milkmen have helped deliver cash for the Red Cross during a week-long fund-raising event. The Kidderminster depot was one of nine in the Midlands Co-op group collecting donation envelopes along with milk bottles during the recent British

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Coming elections

Wyre Forest voters go to the polls on June 10 when all 42 seats on Wyre Forest District Council are up for grabs, along with parish council seats and places in the European Parliament. Once again, the five political parties represented on the district

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'Robust programme to take district forward'

HEALTH CONCERN leader, Howard Martin, said the group's manifesto would convince voters it was more than a single issue party. Launching A Vision For Wyre Forest, Mr Martin said Health Concern - which runs the district council as a minority - was "much

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Nominations

Anyone wanting to stand in the Wyre Forest District Council elections next month should submit their nomination papers by 4pm today. It is also the closing date for the European elections. Votes for the elections can be cast by post and the closing date

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'Thomas' day marred as yobs stone train

A PASSENGER on a Severn Valley Railway pleasure trip suffered an eye injury after youths pelted the train with stones. A spokeswoman for West Mercia Constabulary said it had received several reports concerning groups of youths shooting an air rifle or

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Police car driver injured in crash

A WOMAN is believed to have suffered a broken leg after her car was involved in a collision with a police car in Cutnall Green. The crash occurred at about 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon on the A442 and firefighters assisted in freeing the drivers. The marked

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Cricketers mourn

CRICKETERS in Wyre Forest are mourning the passing of two well-known district figures. Les Griffin, who kept wicket for Kidderminster's second team, died on May 6, aged 85. Vice-chairman of Cookley Cricket Club, Murray Russell, died on April 24, aged

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Frank and Robbie in welcome return

THE UK's most highly sought after tribute show is making a welcome return to a Kidderminster hotel this month. High-flying Robbie Williams sound-a-like, Ollie Hughes, and acclaimed Frank Sinatra tribute, Terry Mitchell, will be performing at the Gainsborough

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Kids are backing Vicky

YOUNGSTERS from Wyre Forest are teaming up to sponsor arthritis sufferer, Victoria Price, on a five-mile charity run. Six to 11-year-olds at Fusion Youth Group are holding a nearly-new sale at Baxter Church Hall, Kidderminster, on Saturday from 11am in

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What's On

TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall - Evgeny Kissin. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Marcus Malone. Wulfrun Hall - John Martyn. Coventry: Warwick Arts Centre - Taiko to Tabla. FRIDAY: Stourport: The Angel - Jazz. Birmingham: Symphony

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Theatre

Rose, Kidderminster - The Business of Murder, until Saturday. Alexandra, Birmingham - Sing-a-long-a Joseph, Friday. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Dance Theatre of Harlem, Friday and Saturday. The Full Monty, Tuesday until May 29. Crescent, Birmingham - Pygmalion

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Lisa hopes to be a West End girl

A TEENAGER who dreams of one day playing Nancy in a West End version of Oliver! is a step closer to achieving her dream - after beating thousands of other hopefuls to a place at London School of Musical Theatre. Seventeen-year-old Lisa Sherlock is nearing

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Dancing at centre

JIVERS and jitterbuggers will have the chance to dance their socks off at the Gilt Edge Leisure Centre in Kidderminster on Wednesday. The Zortech Avenue venue is hosting a monthly dance session with The NC Big Band and singers, which starts at 8.15pm.

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* Three years for poly wrap killer * 140 firefighters face axe * Driver jailed over death of grandfa

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Cleaner cleaners

The Co-op supermarket chain announced today it has removed a range of chemicals from its own-brand household cleaning products. The chemicals are legally permitted and used in a wide variety of products such as washing-up liquid and fabric conditioners

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Is it good for EU?

IS the European Union good for business? The question will be debated on Monday, May 24, at the Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Birmingham. The event starts at 6pm and will feature MEPs. For more details phone David Garrigan on 0121 697 7003 or e-mail

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On their mettle to fight price of metal

Worcestershire car industry firms are being urged to get scrapping to fight the rising price of steel. Midlands automotive industry pressure group Accelerate is calling on firms to work together to sell their scrap back to steel producers following a

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Website links adult education courses

OPPORTUNITIES for adult learners are only a click away with the launch today of a new website. The West Midlands Learning Directory provides a complete list of courses and training opportunities from education providers throughout the area. Co-ordinator

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Bowlers running scared

MAJESTIC batsman Stephen Bilboe has driven his way into this year's Wisden cricket record books. Bilboe was one of just two boys in British schools cricket to make more than 1,000 runs in 2003. The Kidderminster 17-year-old was the youngest pupil at King's

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Enville hold on for draw

KVCC fifths gained 12 points from a winning draw at home to Enville in Worcestershire League Division Seven. Put in to bat, the hosts scored 134-9 with Chris Baldwin and Alex Baldwin scoring 17 and 16 respectively, while Amerit Singh added 15 and Rob

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Singh slices through Clent side

A SUNDAY friendly fixture against Clent was a one-sided match for KVCC who racked up 321-5 from 40 overs. The visitors were only able to muster 86-9 with Amerit Singh (5-21) leading the home attack. Tom Sheriff top scored for KVCC with an undefeated 123

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Bewdley bag first victory of campaign

MARK Bennett was among the Bewdley bowlers to tear through their opponents' batting in a six-wicket win at Stourbridge. The town took their first 20-point haul this season in Worcestershire League Division One in a match reduced to 45 overs due to rain

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Rob's run treat

ROB Stephens impressed with the bat again with 62 runs as Chaddesley Corbett seconds defeated Eastnor. Dave Perry claimed 5-34 with the ball as Chaddesley triumphed by seven wickets in Worcestershire League Division One. Eastnor 130, Chaddesley 2nds 131

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Brintons drop rivals Stone

BRINTONS triumphed in a Worcestershire League Division Five derby over Stone on Saturday by a big 117-run margin. Stone were dismissed for just 92 as their batsmen, who failed to score more than 15 individually, failed to get to grips with Brintons' opening

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Stuart helps dig club out of hole

A DISAPPOINTING batting display left Chainwire struggling to hold on for a Worcestershire League Division Five draw against Knighton-on-Teme. Having been put into bat on a damp wicket, Knighton were reduced to 46-4, thanks to a good opening bowling spell

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Sean's century lifts Farm

SEAN Williams hit a superb 102 not out for Moat Farm on Sunday in the Stainweld League, steering his side to an 118-run victory over Cookley. Also in Division A, Ian Archer was the hero for Waggon and Horses, who beat Chainwire by 29 runs, hitting 68

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Where artists flourish and the future holds no boundaries

HAVING lived in Worcester for more than a decade, a visit to its counterpart in Massachusetts, USA, was an eye-opening experience. There are geographic and demographic similarities between the two, but it is almost as if the cities made a conscious decision

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I'm offering £2,500 to help catch car thieves

WHEN motorist David Banks ran to answer a ringing phone, little did he know what that call would cost him. In the rush, he left his keys dangling in the ignition of his £25,000 Land Rover Discovery Serengeti. When the chartered surveyor emerged from his

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BUSINESS OF MURDER Nonentities, Rose Theatre, until Saturday.

THERE were so many twists and turns in this play I think the audience were almost as mentally tired as Dennis Beasley looked at the end of his marathon performance. Hats off to Mr Beasley, who rarely faltered, and was only prompted once, during his often

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Perfect place for a nest

NATURE at its finest in the Faithful City, as our photographer captured on the banks of the Severn, where a swan prepared for the summer by setting up its nest in a secluded spot.

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Friends' tribute to 'angel' Claire

ABOUT 400 people filled Pershore Abbey on Friday to pay tribute to a Pinvin teenager who died after collapsing in a bar in Worcester while out with friends. Seventeen-year-old Claire Stones' parents, Peter and Rose, and brother Chris, aged 13, wept as

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Scheme 'a blot'

proposed developments at Haresbrooke Care Centre are nothing but a "blot on the landscape". That was the view of town councillor Tony Penn when he spoke at Monday's Tenbury Town Council meeting. The council has already received a stream of objections

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All systems go for farmers' markets

A NEW monthly Farmers' Market is due to get under way at Brightwells auction yards in Tenbury Wells next month. Certified a farmers' market under the National Association of Farmers' Markets and funded by the National Lottery New Opportunities Scheme,

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Car wash

IT'S been a busy few days for the boys from Tenbury Fire Brigade. Last Saturday morning they armed themselves with buckets, brushes and soap suds, to set up a car wash in Palmer's Meadow. Dedicated washing and brushing of motorists' vehicles meant they

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Iraqis 'treated well' in prison

TERRITORIAL Army soldiers from Kidderminster who spent six months in Iraq have dismissed shocking photographs of British soldiers apparently abusing Iraqi prisoners - saying they did not see any evidence of such abuse and would be surprised if the pictures

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Enjoying big day out with Thomas

THAT cheeky engine, Thomas, and his pal, Percy, attracted scores of youngsters to the first of Severn Valley Railway's two special May weekend events. Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy the Green Engine, stars of book, stage and screen, shared the limelight

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No 'hub' call in rail shake-up

TRAINS from Kidderminster into Birmingham will no longer stop at the city's "hub" station at New Street following a shake-up of services. From May 23, Kidderminster trains will call at Moor Street and Snow Hill stations instead. Passengers travelling

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Swallows in aerobatic display engineers can only dream of

IN the last few weeks one of Britain's most graceful and beautiful birds has started to arrive on our shores after undertaking a mammoth journey from the equatorial regions of Africa. Swallows are fantastic fliers and have evolved to a near perfect aerodynamic

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Grants help 300

WYRE Forest's MP has issued a rallying cry to get the district's residents warm and healthy after more than 300 people saved money on fuel bills thanks to a Government grant. The Warm Front grants, available since April, 2003, have enabled 337 residents

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Dunnington

ANTIQUES IN FOCUS: A meal and talk on antiques will take place at Dunnington School tomorrow. The ticket also entitles people to one free valuation. The event is arranged by the Friends of Dunnington School.

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Marlcliff

GARDEN OPEN: Woodpeckers, the garden of the Doctors Cox at Marlcliff, is again open to visitors for the National Garden Scheme. A donation of £3 for visitors, £2 for Bidfordians is requested. To book a visit telephone 01789 773416.

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North Cotswolds

LIFEBOATS' PRESIDENT: At the annual meeting of North Cotswold branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in Moreton, Mr Paul Ayshford Sanford was appointed president to succeed Admiral Sir Peter Herbert, who retired from the branch after 14 years

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Pershore

FLOWER CLUB: Jackie Harris was the demonstrator at the April meeting and she passed on tips to fellow arrangers. Members were saddened to hear she will not be demonstrating any more. The May demonstrator is Georgina Burrell from Rugby, on May 19 at 7.30pm

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Sedgeberrow

RBL WOMEN'S SECTION: Held its May meeting in the Betteridge Room. The delegate gave her report on the national conference held at Blackpool and congratulated Emma Kearsey, branch and county standard bearer on coming third in the national competition,.

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Europe beckons

SAILING: Bewdley's talented Alison Young will take on the Europa Cup and European Youth Championships in the summer. The Wyre Forest sailor has been selected for the Great Britain laser radial youth team after her success at the National Youth Championships

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Harriers go head-to-head with Chelsea on track

MOTORSPORT: Kidderminster Harriers have an unlikely rivalry with Chelsea this year - but not on the football pitch. The football club have linked up with town motorsport ace Nathan Freke in a bid to promote both parties. Freke will be competing against

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Wind can't blow Chris off course

CYCLING: Stourport's Chris Morris raced into third place in the Worcester St John's CC 10-mile time trial at Severn Stoke on Saturday. On a wet and windy day, the Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club member powered against a stiff headwind on the long return

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Respected Robert is new town coach

TENNIS: Stourport Tennis and Squash Club's new recruit is aiming to develop potential Wimbledon stars of the future. Robert Tarpey, an LTA level two performance coach with 15 years' experience, has set developing the club's junior section as his first

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Brilliant Bradley is bright spot for club

SWIMMING: Eliza Bradley won two races on Saturday in Nuneaton Junior League Division One at Worcester. As well as winning the 10 years 50 metre freestyle and butterfly, Bradley was part of the winning Wyre Forest U-10s medley relay team with Faith Ross

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Pockets are busy on a Wednesday

SNOOKER: The final Kidderminster Wednesday League games included a fine 5-0 victory by Pockets over St George's B. Other results: Franche A 4, St Johns E 1; Snooks A 3, St Ambrose A 2; St Johns A 3, Wribbenhall A 2; Pockets A 3, St Georges C 2; Wribbenhall

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Dan shows haste

ROWING: Stourport juniors' spirits were not dampened by the rain as they returned with 16 medals from the Avon County Regatta. They produced a sparkling display of neat and controlled racing on Saturday at the multi-lane course in Swindon. The town's

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Justin aiming for cash thank-you to hospital

THE godfather of a leukaemia sufferer from Stourport is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for the hospital that treats the sick five-year-old. Justin Exley, who runs Justtan in Kidderminster, has organised a charity auction to take place at The Brasserie

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Burton blank on Saturday

HORSE RACING: Reigning champion point-to-point jockey Richard Burton went to the Wheatland Hunt meeting at Chaddesley Corbett in search of winners to try and retain his title. But Burton came away winner-less and had to watch one of his cast-off mounts

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Karen's reward for eight years of work

FOR Stourport's Karen Simpson gaining her degree was a matter of keeping her long-term aim in sight. During her studies for her Open University BSc Mrs Simpson, 28, of Steatite Way, married, had a little girl, divorced and moved house three times. Throughout

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John family joy

GOLF: The latest Bewdley Pines competitions have been running in the family. Luke John claimed the Junior D & G Shield and his uncle Clive John emerged victorious from the Beadow Bogey Cup. Men's April Medal Div One: D Stevens; Div Two: D Parker;

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Frank finds form

CHESS: Frank Pickett produced a string of late wins to take the honours in Kidderminster's 10th annual handicap tournament. Pickett repelled a strong challenge from second-placed John Varilone. Mark Riley won his first six games but faded and was joint

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Academy hunt

MOTORSPORT: Potential racing stars are being sought from Wyre Forest to join this summer's Dunlop Race Academy. Dunlop are launching a search for the best would-be racing stars in the Midlands and anyone interested can visit the website at www.dunloptyres.co.uk

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ABDOU SALL - Centre-half. 1/11/80. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 2.

The giant Senegal-born defender returned to Aggborough on a non-contract basis in February 2004 after training with the club for a few weeks. Sall, who left Aggborough the previous season and eventually went back to France, did not have the best of second

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Murder trial set to start

THE jury for the trial of Worcester financial adviser Peter Crittenden, who is accused of murdering a pensioner and stealing her money, was due to be sworn in today at Chester Crown Court. Sixty-four-year-old Crittenden, of Beech Avenue, Barbourne, denies

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Driver jailed after death of grandfather

A MOTORIST who killed a grandfather when speeding to visit his bride-to-be has been jailed for four years and banned from driving for life. Terence Reese overtook a van by crossing double white lines and then lost control of his car, smashing head-on

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Final push to save road death

ANGRY residents campaigning for safety measures on a notorious accident blackspot near Droitwich have presented a petition to the Highways Agency protesting against "disappointing" plans for the road. Hundreds of people have called for the lowering of

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Rainbows at Shatterford

KIDDERMINSTER angler Jan Lojko caught four rainbow trout with a buzzer for a 17lb bag weight at Shatterford Fishery. Another angler did well on the Masters Lake by catching a 17lb rainbow trout with a montana, while a cat's whisker lured eight to 2lb

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Crisis reaches Commons

A SPECIAL debate is to take place in Parliament on the "health crisis" in Worcestershire, following calls from a county politician. West-Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer secured the Commons debate, set to take place at 2.30pm tomorrow. The issues

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Super dad's city crusade

CAMPAIGN group Fathers for Justice is set to hold the inaugural meeting of its Worcester branch tonight. The organisation, which has 8,000 members nationally, promotes itself as a civil rights group which stands up for the rights of fathers to see their

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Council praises work of local newspapers

THE Worcester Evening News and Berrow's Worcester Journal have been praised by Worcestershire County Council. The papers were hailed for performing a vital community role along with the county's four other dailies and 13 weeklies. The council said research

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Remand for man on death charge

A 22-year-old man accused of causing the death of a Kidderminster teenager by dangerous driving has been remanded in custody by a judge. The charge against James Birch alleges that he caused the death of 16-year-old Gavin Connelly, of Jubilee Drive North

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WILLOW MARSH FISHERY

THE club record for Rowley Labour Club AC was broken on Sunday morning by Keith Tolley with an 81lb catch of carp, using meat and corn baits. Friday Evening Open, Dragonfly Pool: Paul Cook 73-14, Kevin Johnson 61-5-8dr, Roger Kinsey 59-1. Saturday Morning

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Thieves snatch angler'sprize rod

A DISTRAUGHT angler said he might give up the hobby after raiders snatched his treasured childhood fishing rod during an overnight raid, in which £2,500 worth of equipment was stolen. Paul Fletcher, 25, said he might never return to the riverbanks as

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BEWDLEY AS

THE draw for Sunday's fish at Grinnalls, Clows Top, will take place at 9am. Anglers should meet at the top by-pass, Bewdley, at 8.15am. Call 01299 861289 if you wish to take part.

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What are the right things?

I WAS interested in the item "Gloom town is traders' fault" (Shuttle/Times and News, April 29). Town and county councillor Frank Baillie's remarks to the effect that traders are trying to sell the wrong things were presumably meant to be constructive.

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Police appeal on mugging

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was mugged in broad daylight while walking down a Kidderminster street. The robbery took place in Sion Hill at 5.05pm on Friday, April 30. The teenager was approached by two men who demanded money. One reached into his jeans pocket and

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Don't blame traders, help them

A FEW decades ago very few small town and village shops changed hands or closed. In recent years the changes or closures have been unceasing. Everywhere we go now in our surrounding towns we are very saddened to see the closing of shops we visit. These

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Forest Brintons divided into two

WYRE Forest Brintons have ended their two-year association and quit the West Midlands League. Their final season as a combined side ended with a 2-1 Division One South defeat at Ledbury Town Reserves on Saturday. Both sides will join the Kidderminster

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Fearing return to workhouse times

I SEE from the business pages (Shuttle/ Times and News, April 29), that several Conservative MEPs have been visiting Wyre Forest recently. One of them claims that British business is being "strangled by European red tape". With the European elections

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John's special earns win from thriller

ONE of the games of the season for Bewdley Town saw them eventually secure a 4-3 win at Cradley Town Reserves in Division One South last Thursday. They went a long way to securing a top-five position with substitute John Lawley's 30-yard second-half rocket

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Bilston blues for Chaddesley

CHADDESLEY Corbett put up a good fight at high-flying Bilston Town on Tuesday evening but lost 3-2 in West Midlands League Division One South.

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Double triumph

FERNDALE Girls U-16s completed the double by clinching the Central Warwickshire League Premier Division B title on Saturday. The Kidderminster side, recently crowned cup champions, won 5-0 at Leafield in their final game of the season with the help of

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New mayor drives town promotion

EVESHAM'S new mayor has launched his own website to keep residents up to date with events during his year in office. Councillor Andrew Dyke was officially elected mayor at the town hall on Monday. He said he planned to spend the next 12 months doing all

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Step aside girls - it's Vale's Calendar Mums

MOVE over Calendar Girls - Calendar mums are posing for their own pictures to promote the benefits of breastfeeding. Members of the Evesham Breastfeeding Mothers' group will be pictured with their babies at well-known landmarks around the town including

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Weaving a win

LOOM and Shuttle beat Trotters 11-0 to register the highest score in the Kidderminster Six-a-Side League. Other results: FC Irrelevant 5, Ads Lads 3; Harriers Utd 9, Stourport Sports Club 4; Walshes Warriors 6, Golden Balls 3; Manor Boys 1, Anything 2

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Villagers to discuss expansion of firm

RESIDENTS have called a public meeting to discuss plans for a new 5,900sq-metre building in a Vale village. Kanes Foods has applied for permission to expand its salad leaf production operation at its site in Middle Littleton. Members of North and Middle

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Man needed stitches after attack in park

A MAN was hit on the head after being appro-ached by two men asking for drugs in Abbey Park, Evesham. Police said the victim and a colleague were walking through the park at about 10pm on Thursday, April 24, when they were approached by two men. One man

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Voices need more support

ON Saturday I attended the Kidderminster Choral Society concert at St Mary's Church. It was a lovely venue for a superb programme, wonderful music from the Elgar Sinfonia, an outstanding soloist, and marvellous choral singing, not least from the 10 to

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Tell us your experiences

LAND girls and evacuees with memories of Croft Castle during World War Two living Tenbury and the Teme Valley are needed for an event in May which will put the castle's role under the spotlight. Between autumn 1939 and spring 1946 the castle was a school

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Agent guilty of fireplaces theft

AN EVESHAM man has been found guilty of stealing antique fireplaces when he was employed at an estate agents in Worcester. His boss Worcester estate agent Nigel Parker, who also stood trial at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday, was cleared of stealing

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Cancer gran stepping out for charity

A VALE grandmother almost crippled through cancer is celebrating her recovery by taking part in Evesham's Race for Life. Judy Knight, aged 61, from Evesham, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in her spine in March last year. As part of her treatment

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Representing Ambassadors

MEMBERS of Evesham's Ambassador Snooker Club have vowed to fight a planning application that would see the venue razed to the ground. The future of the Avon Street club, which has a 2000-strong membership, is in doubt amid plans to develop a nearby warehouse

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Villagers are up in arms as roads go to pot

VILLAGERS up in arms over the state of their country roads are demanding action. Residents living in the Bishampton and Throckmorton area say the roads around the villages are in such a poor state of repair that they fear serious accidents will result

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Injured man rescued after rooftop drama

AN injured workman trapped on the top of scaffolding at a Mickleton hotel had to be rescued by firefighters. The 31-year-old heating engineer from Quedgeley in Gloucestershire, was lifted from the scaffolding on a stretcher after he injured his knee last

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Journal's 'great work' is vital for democracy

THE Journal has been praised by Worcestershire County Council for performing a vital community role. The pat on the back has come following the Newspaper Society's Local Newspaper Week during which research revealed that threequarters of residents prefer

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Campbell's rugby pass

BRAINY student Richard Campbell is proving his skills lie on the rugby pitch as well. The 19-year-old prop from Kidderminster has cemented a place in Durham University's strong team, despite only being in his first year there. Former Old Swinford Hospital

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Samways stars

DAMIEN Samways edged out Nick James to take the honours in Kidderminster Carolians' annual U-11s Superstars Competition. Following the tournament, the end-of-season awards were presented by Worcester and England U-21s star James Percival who hails from

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Barton targets summer changes

WORCESTER City have released Darren Middleton and David Foy but more could follow as the explosion of ex-Football League players filters down to non-league level. Chairman Dave Boddy says manager John Barton has an extensive 'shopping list' that could

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Neel rolls back years with 6-24

TONY Neel has become the oldest winner of our Evening News/Fearnley Factory Shop Cricketer of the Week award -- aged 71! The veteran scooped the bowling prize with devastating figures of 6-24 playing for Kays against Worcester Nomads seconds in a friendly

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Spring Lane to honour heroes

IT is ten years since a lowly Malvern Rugby Club side from the lower reaches of North Midlands Two went on a long trek which ended at Twickenham and the lifting of the Pilkington Shield by skipper Andy Ridley. Three and a half thousand Malvernians made

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Malvern host England trials

MALVERN Rugby Club's continuing policy of developing rugby for all in the community has been rewarded by the award of a prestigious tournament this weekend. On Sunday the Club will host the English Women's Under 18 Group Finals at Spring Lane. The four

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Beyond our Len

COMEDIAN Lenny Henry will be stopping at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on his national tour later this year. He will be tackling subjects like parents, love, sex, war and reggae music on his So Much Things To Say tour, which will be in Cheltenham

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ARELEY KINGS VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION

A meeting will be held in the village hall on Tuesday at 8pm, to discuss the procedure for changing the group to the name "Friends of Areley Kings Village Hall", an idea which met with enthusiasm at the association reception on March 6. Suggestions on

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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB

Two rides will take place on Sunday, both leaving from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride, starting at 9am, will explore the heart of the industrial revolution in Ironbridge. The B ride, which starts at 9am, will visit Salt Wells nature

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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

The 36th annual meeting will be held at Holy Innocents Community Centre, Kidderminster, tomorrow, starting at 7.30pm. Following the business meeting and review of the year's events, there will be a social time. Members are reminded to take along a contribution

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KIDDERMINSTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

On Saturday the annual plant sale will be held in the Corn Exchange at Kidderminster Town Hall. Doors will open at 8am for anyone wishing to donate plants, and the sale will be held from 9.30am until around noon. There will be the opportunity to buy bedding

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ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION

There is a strong branch in Kidderminster of this association, which is one of the largest charities in the United Kingdom, looking after the welfare of thousands of ex RAF personnel and their next of kin. Kidderminster's welfare officer is out most days

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STOURPORT JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP

A talk on "The Salvation Army - Then and Now" will be given by Captain Scott, at St Bartholomew's Church, Areley Kings, on Wednesday, starting at 7.30pm.

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STOURPORT CAMERA CLUB

The club gained its first win this century, when they took the Hagley Challenge Trophy on May 4, against stiff opposition from larger clubs such as Handsworth, Bridgnorth, Dudley and Hagley. The quality of the Stourport photography won the group both

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STOURPORT CARERS GROUP

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 20 from 11am until 12.30pm, when historian Geoff Neale will give a talk on aspects of the history of Stourport. The group meets at Olive Grove Guest House, 75 Minster Road, Stourport, and new members are

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Talent takes stage at prom

TALENTED musicians and singers are being offered the chance to showcase their music at this year's Shipston Proms this summer. The annual music festival, which runs from June 23 to July 3 and features music to cater for all tastes from classical to rock

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WORCESTERSHIRE WIS

Tea in the Garden on Wednesday, May 26 at Astley Village Hall, from 2pm until 4pm, will include a talk by representatives of Taylors of Harrogate, and ambassadors from the Tea Council.

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Bledington variety

THIS year's St Leonard's Music Festival in Bledington, near Stow, offers concert-goers a rich variety of sounds. The opening performance on Tuesday, June 1, is by Mvsica Donvm Dei - who will play a selection of music celebrating birdsong, flowers and

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KIDDERMINSTER GROUP WIS

The Spring group meeting was hosted by Cutnall Green in the memorial hall. Judy Neale, executive member of the Worcestershire Federation and chairman of the performing arts committee, spoke about the wide range of activities it is involved in and the

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Pounding to reggae sound

A PULSATING night of reggae dance will take place at The Theatre at Chipping Norton when RJC Dance return with their latest show, Mekwae. They have turned their attention to the Caribbean and will present an evening of contemporary dance, enriched with

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WYRE FOREST FAMILY RAMBLERS GROUP

A family walk has been organised at Dodford Woods, where there are lots of bluebells, on Sunday. This three-mile walk will leave the Fox Inn, Chaddesley Corbett, at 2pm. It is not suitable for pushchairs. For further details, contact the walk leaders

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New slant on genius of Puccini

OPERA lovers are to get a modern slant on Puccini's masterpiece Madame Butterfly during the 2004 Longborough Festival Opera season. The production, one of the highlights of the season, which runs from June 18 to July 31, has been created especially for

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That's entertainment

A CLEOBURY Mortimer woman is looking to follow in the footsteps of Shane Richie and Brian Conley after becoming a bluecoat at a north Wales holiday camp. Karen Hiles of Curdale Close, has joined the team of entertainers at Pontin's at Prestatyn Sands.

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Church has vital role on migrants

THE church has a vital role to play in helping communities accept migrant workers who come to live and work in rural areas. That was the message from representatives from rural churches of all denominations who took part in discussions at the 2020 Vision

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Land access guide

ADDITIONAL guidance for land managers on appeals against the inclusion of land on the Countryside Agency's provisional open access maps has been published be Defra. Complementing initial guidance issues last July, it deals with the types of challenge

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Bidford

ROCKETS' GIG: A concert by The Rockets will be held at the Crawford Hall on Saturday at 8pm, tickets £7.50, information on 01789 773834. OPEN DAY: Bidford Fire Brigade will be holding their annual fete and open day in July, the date to be announced.

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13/5/04 - Barton targets summer changes

WORCESTER City have released Darren Middleton and David Foy but more could follow as the explosion of ex-Football League players filters down to non-league level. Chairman Dave Boddy says manager John Barton has an extensive 'shopping list' that could

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Win the chance to see and meet The Drifters on their Gold 2004 tour

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13/5/04 Close call for midfield pair

EXPERIENCED midfielders Mark Yates and Sean Parrish were both a whisker away from gaining a new contract with Kidderminster Harriers. The duo were among nine players released from Aggborough in Jan Molby's end-of-season cull which paves the way for a

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13/5/04 A look at the squad

STAYING? CONTRACTED FOR NEXT SEASON: Jesper Christiansen, Wayne Hatswell, Lee Jenkins, Dean Keates, Adam Murray, Scott Rickards. JOHN DANBY: Has impressed greatly since his long-awaited call-up and is thinking over a new contract offer. 2003-04 GAMES:

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13/5/04 Harriers go head-to-head with Chelsea on track

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have an unlikely rivalry with Chelsea this year - but not on the football pitch. The football club have linked up with town motorsport ace Nathan Freke in a bid to promote both parties. Freke will be competing against the car of

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13/5/04 Crash to Baggies

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers U-18s finished off their Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division campaign with a 5-2 home defeat to West Brom. League top scorer Aaron Farrell bagged both goals on Monday, including a penalty, as the team finished third in

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13/5/04 Weekend opening

AGGBOROUGH is ready this weekend for fans looking to make the most of the season ticket discount. The ticket office is open from 9.30am until noon on Saturday and 10am until noon on Sunday, as well as from 9.15am until 5pm in the week. And the Harriers

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There's nothing new about nurses' prescribing duties

n YOUR report that "city super nurses " now have new prescribing power (Evening News, Wednesday, April 28) is welcome news, but there is anything new in this. When I joined the former Royal Naval Sick Berth Staff more than 60 years ago, dispensing was

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Bacon and eggs battle

I SEE from an article in a Sunday paper that the EU is now trying to ban the "Great British Breakfast"! Our MEPs are currently fighting to save the great British breakfast, after the nameless, faceless ones in Brussels have tried to ban it. Chefs will

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Bus services are cut back more and more

I NOTICE from the Evening News that the Government is pumping in a huge amount of money into our county for rural travel initiatives. I wonder how much of this money is going to find its way into the coffers of the First Bus Company for very little to

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Kiosk number up

THE Vale is set to lose a total of four phone boxes amid the growing popularity of mobile phones. Kiosks in Broadway's High Street, Dormstan Lane in Inkberrow, Broadway Road, Evesham and Throckmorton are among 14 to be removed in the Wychavon area. Operator

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13/5/04 - Warriors launch club for fans

WORCESTER Warriors are launching a supporters' club as they head into the Premiership. The National One champions' fan base has been steadily growing over the past three years and now, after their promotion to the top flight, they will form an official

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'Super cushions' to take the strain

AMBULANCE crew who risk injuring their back when they take the strain of heavyweight patients have a new ally - a super cushion. Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service Trust has bought £30,000 worth of special airflow compressors and lifting cushions

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Death charge driver in custody

A 22-year-old man accused of causing the death of a Kidderminster teenager by dangerous driving has been remanded in custody by a judge. The charge against James Birch alleges that he caused the death of 16-year-old Gavin Connelly, of Jubilee Drive North