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23/4/04 - North Mids youth finals at Ledbury

LEDBURY Rugby Club is hosting the North Midlands Youth Cup finals on Sunday (April 25), starting at 11.30am. Sponsored by the Army, this is the second time that Ledbury Rugby Club has hosted the tournament. Teams from all over the Midlands are travelling

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Landlord fraud

A PUB landlord has admitted selling his customers cheap spirits under the guise of expensive brand names. Leonard Gee, licensee of the Yew Tree Inn, in Hereford, was fined £600 and ordered to pay almost £370 prosecution costs for the offences when he

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16/4/04 - Tips from World Cup star

YOUNGSTERS at the Rugby Future Easter holiday camp at Spring Lane were treated to some tips from England World Cup hero Martin Corry. Fifty-five aspiring rugby players from all over the county attended the camp, aged between seven and 14 years of age.

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In the (Zimmer) frame!

MOVE over Julia Roberts, step aside Nicole Kidman because golden girls as old as 91 are once more going to pose for a money-spinning movie calendar. It's been lights, camera, action for Age Concern pensioners in the shoot for next year's glossy product

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27/2/04 - Upton's XV ease worries

UPTON eased their North Midlands One relegation worries with a quite comfortable victory over Redditch. UPTON 17pts, REDDITCH 6pts Throughout the game Upton's forwards were dominant and from an early platform the backs swung the ball wide allowing full

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13/2/04 - Super 12s match is rescheduled

THE second Malvern Gazette Super 12s Trophy challenge match between the Year 7 rugby teams from Dyson Perrins High School and The Chase, scheduled to be played at Malvern Rugby Club this weekend, has been postponed. Both schools asked for a deferment

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6/2/04 - Much-needed points for Upton as Bromyard slip

IT was sweet revenge for the home team, who were beaten by Bromyard back in October, and moves Upton a little further away from the relegation zone. UPTON 13 pts, BROMYARD 3pts However, the season still has a long way to go and the black and whites will

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16/1/04 - Upton XV falter after taking an early lead

UPTON'S quest for North Midlands One points started in good fashion for after 30 minutes they were ten points up and dictating the play. UPTON RFC 10pts, OLD GRIFFINIANS 19pts The scoring opened after 10 minutes when Matt Bookham won the lineout on the

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16/1/04 - Upton Seconds battle for a draw

FOR the second consecutive week, Upton have come from behind to grab a draw in tense, physically committed affairs. UPTON SECONDS 22PTS, WORCESTER WANDERERS SECONDS 22PTS Captain Huw Williams, making his first start of the season after recovering from

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9/1/04 - Seconds draw at Bredon

IN a quick fire start for the hosts, it took just two minutes from the first whistle for Bredon to work the ball wide to their left wing who went over in the corner with referee Rowley awarding the try which was not converted. BREDON II 10pts, UPTON II

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9/1/04 - College match marks class of '97 reunion

THIS weekend sees the reunion of one of the most successful rugby teams to emerge from The Chase school. The class of 1997, who were coached to victory in four out of five consecutive district cup finals by former Chase PE master Mark Cox and his successor

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26/12/03 - Upton push high-flyers to the end

UPTON'S first XV have seen a massive upturn in performance since these last two sides met in early November at Bishops Castle. UPTON 16pts, BISHOPS CASTLE 19pts Although that day they lost 21-24, the performance showed that despite a win Upton were good

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Gambling director has assets for compensation

A COMPANY director who gambled away nearly £1.6m he stole from a pension fund over a 21-month period has only assets of £37,784 to compensate his victims, Worcester Crown Court was told. Andrew Petrie, who is serving a six-and-a-half year sentence for

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One way how not to park your car

PARKING can be a problem in Worcester - but this driver seems to have taken things to a whole new level. After careering off Station Road, Fernhill Heath, to avoid an animal, he swerved and slammed into a wall, stopping right in the centre of a driveway

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Traffic disruption expected

DESPITE predicted wet weather, hundreds of Worcestershire motorists are expected to head to Wales and the West Country this weekend, which AA Roadwatch predicts will be one of the busiest for the year. On top of normal traffic, people will also be taking

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Gordon has saucy secret

THE Hell's Kitchen tormentor-in-chief Gordon Ramsay uses Lea and Perrins' famous Worcestershire sauce for his favourite wind-down snack, according to his wife. The chef - who holds three Michelin stars - spurns posh nosh when he goes home and likes to

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Steaks stuffed in bag

AN "educated" man sneaked out of a St John's supermarket with two gammon steaks stuffed in his bag to sell them on for heroin. Daniel Peters was caught by a store detective trying to leave the Co-op without paying for the joints of meat, worth £18.58,

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Who's the next big thing?

POP star wannabes will be getting in tune for week two of the RSVP Idol competition. Throughout the summer, the Worcester bar will give scores of ordinary people with a talent for singing the chance to savour the limelight. And there may be an opportunity

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Royal snail

THE performance of the Royal Mail in Worcestershire has plummeted over the past year - despite company bosses announcing a £220m national profit. Across the country, the service missed all 15 delivery targets and admitted it had not performed to the level

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Courts improve fine collections

COURTS in Worcestershire and Herefordshire have improved court fine collections following the scandal of non-payment. In the 12 months to March 2004, 79 per cent of financial penalties handed down by magistrates were collected. In the previous year, the

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29/5/04 - Kidderminster fined £500

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been found guilty by an FA Disciplinary Commission of failing to control their players during a match at Leyton Orient in March. Both clubs were charged following an incident in the 1-1 draw. A melee broke out after Mark Yates

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No crazy cash at Sixways -- Brain

JOHN Brain has hit out at suggestions that Worcester are simply a money club. The Sixways director of rugby has been angered that the National One champions are being labelled a club who will offer 'silly money' in order to lure players. Exorbitant cash

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Wolves and Swans at Lane

WOLVES and Swansea City are among the pre-season friendlies lined up for Worcester City. The St George' Lane club also take on local rivals Kidderminster Harriers and there is the conclusion of the ill-fated second leg of the Worcestershire Senior Cup

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Kidderminster fined £500

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been found guilty by an FA Disciplinary Commission of failing to control their players during a match at Leyton Orient in March. Both clubs were charged following an incident in the 1-1 draw. A melee broke out after Mark Yates

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Warner experience will be vital to City

WORCESTER City's latest recruit Rob Warner arrives on a high after helping Tamworth survive in the Nationwide Conference. And his experience will be vital in helping the St George's Lane club establish itself in what promises to be a very competitive

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Bulls keeping an eye on Williams interest

HEREFORD United will be keeping a close eye on developments regarding Gavin Williams at Yeovil Town. The former Bulls ace is reportedly a target for several clubs including Hull City who have been linked with a £75,000 move for the player. Huddersfield

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29/5/04 - Warner experience will be vital to City

WORCESTER City's latest recruit Rob Warner arrives on a high after helping Tamworth survive in the Nationwide Conference. And his experience will be vital in helping the St George's Lane club establish itself in what promises to be a very competitive

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Evening News did a fantastic job

MAY I thank you and all at your paper for helping in our campaign to help provide information to people with diabetes. Some people with diabetes have experienced adverse effects when using GM insulins. Already there has been a huge response from your

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Cannon went out with a bang

THE railings surrounding the Public Hall were almost certainly removed in the early 1940s and in all probability the cannon went at the same time (Memory Lane, Saturday, May 22). Under wartime powers, the city council was responsible for commandeering

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Why it's wrong to place the blame on America

TERRY James stated (You Say, Thursday, May 20) that the political regime in place in the USA is "as bad as al Qaeda". Does the US government fly airliners into buildings? Does the US government blow up commuter trains? It is truly beyond belief that anybody

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29/5/04 - Warner experience will be vital to City

WORCESTER City's latest recruit Rob Warner arrives on a high after helping Tamworth survive in the Nationwide Conference. And his experience will be vital in helping the St George's Lane club establish itself in what promises to be a very competitive

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Building a home for the arts

A FAMOUS face linked to Bromsgrove is being lined up to open the new £2.6 million town art centre when it is unveiled this autumn, writes Emily Bridgewater. But Robbie Hazlehurst, Bromsgrove District Council's leisure chief, won't be drawn on exactly

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29/5/04 - No crazy cash at Sixways -- Brain

JOHN Brain has hit out at suggestions that Worcester are simply a money club. The Sixways director of rugby has been angered that the National One champions are being labelled a club who will offer 'silly money' in order to lure players. Exorbitant cash

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Does MP Luff want to be the county's own Fat Controller?

PETER Luff has been getting himself noticed in the Chamber of the House of Commons. Ministers and the Deputy Speaker have taken to remarking on his mannerisms, shape and taste in melody. Transport Minister Kim Howells focussed on the physical. Speaking

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Pensions advice session

THE issue of pensions can be confusing, but help is at hand. Age Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire is offering a free consultation with a pensions official, on Thursday, June 24, to discuss any concerns. Benefit claims can also be discussed at

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Grandma voted best secretary

A GRANDMOTHER who goes swimming every lunchtime has shone out as the best secretary in Worcestershire in a county-wide awards scheme. Eileen Austin impressed judges with her enthusiasm and organisational skills at the inaugural Secretary of the Year awards

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Log on for info about illnesses

A WEBSITE has been relaunched allowing Worcestershire residents access to information about a host of illnesses and health conditions. The website - www.nice.org.uk - has been relaunched by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence, which works on

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9/4/04 - Good win for Upton

UPTON went into their last home league match of the season determined to give skipper Rob Heeley a win and keep the team bubbling for the remainder of the season. UPTON 14pts, CLEOBURY MORTIMER 13pts Upton kicked off down field but Cleobury took the lead

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2/4/04 - Northleigh Primary are champions

NORTHLEIGH CE Primary School are officially 'top of the class' when it comes to tag rugby. To claim that honour, the north Malvern primary school had to overcome some stiff competition in the Malvern & District Large Schools Tag Rugby Festival held

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19/3/04 - Upton's late pressure to no avail

AS Upton travelled up the M5 and M42 to tackle second-placed Kings Norton, various weather conditions were met, hail, rain, wind and bright sun, a real spring day after the snow 24 hours earlier. KINGS NORTON 10pts, UPTON 3pts Upton kicked off up the

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12/3/04 - Class side too strong

MALVERN U17S continued their step up in class last Sunday with a tough game against one of the most successful sides in the country. MALVERN U17S 7pts, WESTON-SUPER-MARE U17S 29pts Weston rested most of their first-team squad for this fixture but their

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5/3/04 - The Chase in trophy success

THE Chase overcame the challenge from their local rivals from Dyson Perrins CE High School to win the second challenge match for the Malvern Gazette Super 12's Trophy at Malvern Rugby Club on Saturday. DYSON PERRINS Yr7 14pts, THE CHASE Yr7 49pts The

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16/1/04 - College take honours

WITH 1st XV colours up for grabs, the students from Malvern College were out to impress their rugby masters against a determined Malvern club side made up from players from one of the most successful rugby teams to emerge from The Chase in recent years

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9/1/04 - Upton in friendly victory

IN need of match practice before the resumption of league duties next week, Upton took on Bredon in a friendly on Saturday. UPTON RFC 29pts, BREDON 17pts As Bredon were unable to field a 'competent' front row this meant that the uncontested scrum ruling

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LONELY-HEART LOVERS TIE THE KNOT!

A COUPLE who found love in the lonely-hearts column of the Evening News will tie the knot today. It is seven-years strong for Tina Tyrrell and Andy Small, from Worcester, who first met after Andy decided to place an advert in Two's Company. Like many

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City is set for Potter mania

CINEMAS and bookshops are preparing for magical mayhem in Worcester when Harry Potter spellbinds thousands of fans with his latest film, released on Bank Holiday Monday. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is expected to be an even bigger box office

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Vicar will be able to sleep at night!

AN energetic vicar, who slept on the roof of her Worcester church to raise funds to fix it, is delighted the repair work is under way. The Rev Janet House said real community spirit had helped to generate the thousands of pounds needed to restore the

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Fearful men are dicing with death

NEARLY half of Worcestershire men admit they would delay going to the doctor if they developed warning signs of cancer, a shocking survey has revealed. Only 57 per cent of men questioned for the poll in the county said they would immediately seek medical

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Florist is pick of the bunch at Chelsea...

A FLORIST was blooming with delight after being awarded a silver medal at the world famous Chelsea Flower Show. Sandra Snell, who won the prestigious prize in the Best Flower Arranging Design category, said she was thrilled. She said her creation, which

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Planet of love is in the eye of beholder

THE PLANET of Love will be crossing the sun for the first time in more than a century - and this time Worcester star-gazers will be able to see the phenomenon themselves. Venus' "transit" across the disk of the Sun - which last happened in 1882 - will

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New ranger for vandalised pond

A LONE ranger will be roaming over a vandal-hit nature reserve to ensure all in the woodland is rosy. Ecology graduate Heather Bainbridge has just stepped into the newly-created role as ranger for Lyppard Pond in Warndon Villages, which has been targeted

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Artist to raffle work for funds

ORPHANED children are set to benefit from the money raised from a raffle of one of a county artist's richly textured paintings. Charlotte Plummer aims to raise vital funds for Barnado's by offering one of the pieces at next week's exhibition at her studio

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29/5/04 - Harriers chief in finances message

CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns is determined to ensure Kidderminster Harriers don't fall victim to the 'financial melt down syndrome' which is affecting many clubs throughout the country. Harriers are set to reveal a profit at their next annual meeting of

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Holiday finale in the county

THE county point to point season closes on Bank Holiday Monday when the Albrighton Woodland Hunt stage their annual fixture at Chaddesley Corbett. Six races are planned with a 2pm start. The Mixed Open race has a particularly competetive look about it

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Garrard's future is in the balance

CHRIS Garrard's Worcester career could come to an end if Matt Burke signs on at Sixways. The winger, whose position has been placed 'under review' in the close season, may not be offered a new deal if the Wallaby legend completes his Worc-ester move.

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Harriers chief in finances message

CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns is determined to ensure Kidderminster Harriers don't fall victim to the 'financial melt down syndrome' which is affecting many clubs throughout the country. Harriers are set to reveal a profit at their next annual meeting of

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29/5/04 - Wolves and Swans at Lane

WOLVES and Swansea City are among the pre-season friendlies lined up for Worcester City. The St George' Lane club also take on local rivals Kidderminster Harriers and there is the conclusion of the ill-fated second leg of the Worcestershire Senior Cup

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Animal tests failing to be a gauge of safety

IT sounds like good news that the Government is to set up a national centre for best practice to develop alternatives to animal experiments. However,the best approach would be to stop using animal experiments altogether, and to concentrate instead on

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Smacking and parents' rights

THE House of Lords has just debated smacking, following revised calls for the practice to be banned. There are powerful organisations in this country that are determined that the Government should make draconian Interventions into family life. They have

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Migrants are not exploited

I HAVE watched and read with interest recent comments and letters regarding migrant workers and feel a few points need clarifying. I would say that 90 per cent of "migrant" workers employed in the harvesting of soft fruits and vegetables in and around

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His comments are lacking consistency

A WEEK in politics is a long time according to the famous saying, and after reading with interest your article featuring Richard Udall (Evening News, Tuesday, May 18) I must agree. Mr Udall says he's concerned that Worcester is fast becoming a dormitory

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29/5/04 - Garrard's future is in the balance

CHRIS Garrard's Worcester career could come to an end if Matt Burke signs on at Sixways. The winger, whose position has been placed 'under review' in the close season, may not be offered a new deal if the Wallaby legend completes his Worc-ester move.

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Pig more popular than Haw

WORCESTERSHIRE peace protester Brian Haw is not the first to set up home in Parliament Square, MPs were reminded this week. Brian, who is approaching the third anniversary of his residency outside the Commons, was beaten to it by a pig. Liberal Democrat

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Why do poor footie clubs still pay their star players?

LORD Faulkener of Worcester points to the absurd rules which cover football clubs plunged into administration. The players continue to pocket a fortune while lowly-paid staff in the club shop get sacked and the Inland Revenue is pushed to the back of

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*Lonely-Heart lovers tie the knot *City is set for Potter mania*Gordon has saucy secret* Fearful men