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Police appeal for witnesses
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed in Redditch on Friday, May 21. The 22-year-old was walking on the footpath between factories on Studley Road between 9.45am and 10.30am when two men approached him and asked for a cigarette light
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Church boss is staying
"IT'S all been a big misunderstanding," said Alvechurch joint boss Neil Bryan who is adamant he will not be leaving the Lye Meadow club. Bryan, who took charge of the Churchmen at the beginning of last year with Ross Knight after the departure of Andy
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Gift is golden
Kind-hearted regulars at a Redditch pub raised about £750 for an oxygen machine at the Alexandra Hospital's Kingfisher ward. Raffles, an auction and a disco were held at The Golden Cross pub on Unicorn Hill to raise money for the Woodrow Drive hospital
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Ballets take flight
TO CELEBRATE the centenary of famous choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton, Birmingham Royal Ballet perform a short season of his ballets at the Hippodrome Theatre. From Wednesday, June 9, until Saturday, June 12, they will present a double bill which shows
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NO NAME FOR WEST VICTIM
THE brother of a schoolgirl murdered by serial killer Fred West is angry that her grave is still unmarked, 10 years after her remains were found under floorboards in the House of Horrors. Carol Ann Cooper disappeared after waving her boyfriend goodbye
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Drivers wait on rise in petrol prices
MOTORISTS are braced for a rise in fuel prices. A litre of unleaded petrol had risen to around 83p per litre, today, with diesel at 85p. The increases came after oil costs rose around the world following terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, the biggest
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Travellers given marching orders
EVICTION notices have been served on travellers who have turned an open field near Eckington into a hard surface for a dozen caravans. The first caravans moved on to the field on Friday after the land was bought from a farmer, and contractors started
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Gipsy stigma blamed for lack of sites
A SHORTAGE of authorised sites for travellers has been blamed on public distaste for the "g" word. Gipsy sites are so unpopular with the public that no councillor wants to vote in favour of them, said the agent acting on behalf of the travellers encamped
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I am not a liar
A DECORATED war veteran from Worcester fears he will be branded a liar after a Dutch memorial committee refused to acknowledge his military service. Eighty-eight-year-old Fred Seiker - who comes from Holland - "went through hell" during three years in
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Ceremony marks high point for new hospice
STAFF, builders and fund-raisers were celebrating at an official ceremony to mark a "major milestone" in a £4m building project for a new hospice in Worcester. The new Acorns Children's Hospice, being built in Bath Road, near the city centre, was officially
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The sun shines on brave Samantha
A TEENAGER whose sister tra-gically died was wearing a brave smile at the weekend after being crowned Evesham's Carnival Queen. The sun shone down upon Samantha Tustin and the thousands of other revellers who crammed the streets to see the procession
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Such fantastic gymnastics!
ENERGETIC youngsters at a Worcester school have excelled in a gymnastics competition. Pupils at Sunnyside School in Barbourne Terrace, Barbourne took part in the Midlands Independent Gymnastic Competition at a Birmingham school. They competed against
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Fixtures
SATURDAY, JUNE 5 Birmingham & District Premier League Premier Division 1st XI - Barnt Green v Coventry & NW (1pm) Premier Division 2nd XI - Coventry & NW v Barnt Green (1.30pm) Division One 1st XI - Dorridge v Bromsgrove (1pm) Division Two
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Tony, the man for all seasons
TRIBUTES were today being paid to Tony Moore, the Evening News' Deputy Sports Editor, who died suddenly at the weekend. Since joining the paper as a sports reporter in 1992, Tony made many friends in the city, especially at Worcester City Football Club
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Take a step in the right direction by joining campaign
RESIDENTS in Worcestershire are being urged to take part in a major campaign launched today to promote walking as part of a healthy lifestyle. The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SCP) is organising the 10,000 Steps to Health and Fitness campaign
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Honour for caring staff
LONG-serving social care staff from Redditch were rewarded for their dedication at a special ceremony at County Hall last Wednesday. Jennie Bashforth, director of social services, presented commemorative plates to Diane Marshall, social worker, Simon
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Six-wicket Nick has life of Riley
NICK Riley took his first five-wicket haul for Avoncroft CC First XI as they recorded their first Worcestershire County League Division Three victory with a comprehensive 97-run defeat of Martley. Riley, making his first start of the season, took 6-40
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Spa back to form in double header
ALL-ROUNDER Andy Van Vuuren took 7-68 and hit 64 as Droitwich Spa CC First XI returned to form over the Bank Holiday weekend. Van Vuuren made light work of Netherton in Spa's three-wicket victory last Saturday, a result followed up with a hard-fought
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Extras help Himbleton to 41-run win
HIMBLETON CC First XI had wayward bowling to thank for a 41-run victory at Alveley. Both sides scored 112 with the bat from their innings but Himbleton moved into third in Worcestershire County League Division Four via 60 extras conceded by the hosts.
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Small big in sixes
BROADWAY First School has been crowned Small Schools Six-a-Side champions. The annual event, sponsored by GSL, was staged at Broadway First and St Mary's Schools where the competition was split into two groups. Teams from Cropthorne, Elmley Castle, Cleeve
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Soccer AGM
THE annual general meeting of Bredon FC takes place next Wednesday June 9 at 8pm in the clubhouse. This forward-looking club which has teams in the Northern Senior Division One and Cheltenham Leagues is keen to welcome new members. The club, that boasts
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Ben brings home medal
EVESHAM United Under-13s came face to face with the FA Cup, Community Shield and the only player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final! The occasion was the Diamond Cup tournament staged at Rushden and Diamonds FC where the Robins finished second
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Northants openers impress
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE made a confident start to the opening day of ther Frizzell County Championship Division One match with Worcestershire at Northampton. The home side won the toss and elected to bat and openers Thomas Huggins and Timothy Roberts were soon
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Dazzo out to keep title
BRITISH featherweight champion Darren Dazzo Williams defends his title against Coventry boxer Roy Rutherford at Hereford Leisure Centre tonight. The Hereford fighter is set to box before a sell-out crowd, as well as Sky television cameras, who are showing
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Matt gets the nod
MATT Blackmore has realised his dream of becoming Droitwich Spa RFC First XV captain. Fly half Blackmore, top points scorer in Midlands Three West (South) last season, takes over from Nick Irwin, returning to his native New Zealand after two years with
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North Mids win shield
NORTH Midlands won the Tetley's County Shield with a 58-5 win over Eastern Counties at Twickenham. Last Saturday's victory was North Midlands' first major honour since winning the County Championship in 1978 and their first final appearance for 22 years
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New voters urged to go to the polls
MORE than one thousand 18 year olds in Redditch are being urged to cast their first vote in the elections taking place on June 10. The Electoral Commission is keen to increase participation levels among young people, who are currently among the least
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2/6/04 - New Road tickets go on sale
TICKETS for Worcester-shire's Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy quarter-final against Essex at New Road on Tuesday, June 15, have gone on sale today to club members and the public. Ticket prices if purchased in advance are: members, adult £12, child
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2/6/04 - Northants openers impress
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE made a confident start to the opening day of ther Frizzell County Championship Division One match with Worcestershire at Northampton. The home side won the toss and elected to bat and openers Thomas Huggins and Timothy Roberts were soon
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Results and fixtures
Results Cotswold Hills League Premier Division: Wellesbourne 176-6, Exhall & Wixford 175-7; Broadway 250-6, Shipston 200-9; Stratford Bards 183-2, Twyning 182-6; Bidford 128, Overbury 121; Moreton-in-Marsh 164-3, Alcester & Ragley 160-6. Division
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Angling round-up
THE match scene got underway this week with the Woodland View Tuesday Affordable open, held on Deans pool. In first place was Mike Williams (Phoenix Shrewsbury) by pole fishing corn and meat at peg 62 for 85-5-0. Steve Roberts (Rod & Gun) followed
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Final date
DUMBLETON and Exhall both booked places in the group finals of the npower Village Cup. Bardon Hill conceded Sun-day's scheduled semi-final to Exhall, while batting heroics from Rob Churchman blasted Dumbleton into the Glouce-stershire group final on June
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June 8, 1979 25 years ago
TOWNSFOLK were warned by churchmen that Bromsgrove could be in danger of losing a £250,000 church centre. Methodist leaders were concerned that unless they made progress in the negotiations for a town centre site, the multi-purpose community project may
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June 5, 1954 50 years ago
CHILDREN of Hanbury school entertained parents and friends with a special afternoon. Two percussion bands performed two musical items, the junior children sang in song groups and the infants performed a play written by Miss Mason called A Day in May.
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June 4, 1904 100 years ago
BAKER and confectioner, William Ward, of High Street, was charged with having a violent dog, on the information of Walter Parry, a nail manufacturer of The Crescent. Mr Parry said he had cause to suspect Mr Ward's dog was violent because it had attacked
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Embarrassing situation
I WAS very concerned to read on the front page of last week's paper that my local council requires support from Central Government to sort out their poor performance. As a resident and council tax payer I am extremely perplexed by this position. We have
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Some points to be made
I AM writing in response to two articles that were published in the Advertiser/Messenger on May 26. Firstly, in response to the article about the petition started by Mrs K Moore. The "starter homes" or "affordable housing" that is being quoted will be
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Shops and homes problem
REGARDING the concerns about shops being built on the Oakalls estate,I have lived on this estate for approaching four years and I can confirm that when we bought our home we were promised five shops when the estate was 90 per cent completed. We were told
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Not welcome
DROITWICH residents entertain fifty guests from Bad Ems this month. Why are our German friends so very welcome? Because they have never destroyed our historic landmarks, looted the Spa's assets, or created ghettos to dump their disadvantaged here. Why
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Credit is due
THE report last week, expressing joy at the news of new health plans for Droitwich Spa, failed to mention that this is a venture pioneered by Wychavon. The scheme was created, and is entirely dependent upon investment of reserves by the District Council
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No respect for anyone
I AM writing in respect to a letter published in your newspaper on May 19, headed "Give our children some respect." Obviously the person who wrote this letter does not live anywhere near any of the youngsters in Bromsgrove, otherwise they would have a
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D-Day remembered - The Great Crusade
SIXTY years ago this Sunday, the world witnessed the largest sea invasion of all time as the Allied forces of America, Britain and Canada finally opened a Western front in the battle to destroy Nazi tyranny. Operation Overlord, to land 150,000 Allied
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Norman Barker recalls
TWO years after being called up in 1942, Norman Barker would finally see action in Northern France. But his training and posting as a wireless operator to the 73rd Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment prepared him well for D-Day. "There are some things you can't
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Geoff Spires
GEOFF Spires was barely 18 when he was called up and finds it hard to believe 60 years have passed since then. He joined the 11th Hussars, part of the 7th Armoured Division. After a few weeks training, he was on his way to Tilbury to be shipped to France
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France Invaded
TUESDAY, JUNE 6th The first of a series of landings in force on the European Continent, begun by Allied Forces in Northern France, was reported to be proceeding satisfactorily. Opposition up to the beaches was less than expected; on the beaches it was
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Embarrassing situation
I WAS very concerned to read on the front page of last week's paper that my local council requires support from Central Government to sort out their poor performance. As a resident and council tax payer I am extremely perplexed by this position. We have
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Shops and homes problem
REGARDING the concerns about shops being built on the Oakalls estate,I have lived on this estate for approaching four years and I can confirm that when we bought our home we were promised five shops when the estate was 90 per cent completed. We were told
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We don't want more houses
I WRITE in response to a letter featured in the Advertiser on May 26, written by Miss L Goodall. I think I have received correspondence from Miss Goodall at my home address but unfortunately she never left a name or address so I have not been able to
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Roundabout is ridiculous
YOUR correspondent of April 30 regarding preferences for roundabouts to traffic lights should be invited to visit the attempted roundabout between the Salwarpe and Kidderminster roads. It has been under construction for more than three months, with three-way
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Credit is due
THE report last week, expressing joy at the news of new health plans for Droitwich Spa, failed to mention that this is a venture pioneered by Wychavon. The scheme was created, and is entirely dependent upon investment of reserves by the District Council
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No respect for anyone
I AM writing in respect to a letter published in your newspaper on May 19, headed "Give our children some respect." Obviously the person who wrote this letter does not live anywhere near any of the youngsters in Bromsgrove, otherwise they would have a
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Dyke's delight
BROADWAY veterans contested the Harvey Cup for men aged 55 and over in a bid to win a trophy presented to the club by past captain Fred Harvey. His intention was to give some of the "golden oldies" a chance to win some silverware in a competition with
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Brothers land starring roles
TWO show stealing brothers from Rubery have landed top parts in a new play after dazzling judges at an audition. Stuart and Mikey Lightfoot will both star in Ridin' the No. Eight, the forthcoming production at the Repertory Theatre in Birmingham. "I am
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Beauty returns
FOLLOWING last year's successful staging of beauty and the beast, this popular family show returns to Stratford for a strictly limited season this Christmas. RSC associate director, Laurence Boswell's new version of this enchanting fable played to 90,000
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Pressing ahead to top award
REDDITCH pressings firm Fowkes & Danks is to do battle with some of the Midlands' finest suppliers in the Sustainable Performance and Innovation category of an event organised by supply chain initiative Accelerate. The event, which is designed to
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Joining forces for success
REDDITCH-based storage and logistics company Oakland International has expanded through an amalgamation of its contract packing operation with that of Birmingham-based Deltex. The move is expected to generate about £1 million in additional sales over
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Helping to fight issues
A FORMER army captain has returned to Redditch to set up a therapy business which he hopes will help people with a range of physical or mental health issues, including obesity, shyness or smoking. Peter Tapsell, 56, spent 37 years in the army, many of
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Offices up for grabs
A FLAGSHIP office development in Redditch has changed hands and the new owners are pledging to bring dozens of jobs to the town as a result. Loxton Developments, of Kineton, Warwickshire, has paid £3.2 million for the six-storey office building on Prospect
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Jodie takes first place at festival
A HOT footed dancing queen from Bromsgrove has scooped a prestigious trophy. Jodie Young wowed the judges at a dance festival in Liverpool and was awarded first place in the youth category of the solo freestyle event. "I am absolutely delighted for her
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Party time
LIVE music, entertainment and games will delight visitors to a Bromsgrove garden centre. Webbs of Wychbold, between Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa, is holding a garden party on Sunday, June 27 between 11am and 4.30pm. A stall of fine food from the Heart
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The smile didn't sum up feelings
IN answer to Terry James' letter (You Say, May 20) about the female soldier smiling at the prospect of going to Iraq, as to the smile, I can assure you that wasn't the way she was feeling when she left. Our daughter is well aware of the implications and
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Thornton House... a successful school
AT a time when parents are frantically going to Westminster to enlist high-powered support to save Thornton House school, life at Thornton House goes on as normal. I thought readers would like to know that Thornton House school has just received two prestigious
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Tops for training
A BROMSGROVE school has been given a top award recognising its commitment to training and developing its staff. Teachers, dinner ladies and cleaners at Tardebigge First School have all been involved in working towards the Investors in People award. And
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That sounds like a bright idea
THE lights will be shining at the Waseley Hills Country Park youth carnival this Saturday. Pupils at South Bromsgrove High School have made illuminated lanterns as part of an art workshop involving Worcester Arts and the county's youth service. The project
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Go to the top of the class
TEACHERS at a Blackwell first school have been given a big 'thumbs-up' by Ofsted inspectors. Linthurst First School was inspected in March and the government agency Ofsted gave particular praise for English, maths and science teaching at the school. There
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Going out with a bang
A RUBERY video store is marking its End of Days with a Titanic sale and exhibition. Steve Kennedy is planning his Great Escape, after more than 20 years at the helm of Oscars Videos. To mark the occasion Steve will be inviting residents into his store
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Getting better connected
PUPILS at a Bromsgrove school are becoming better connected thanks to a new range of cordless computer equipment. All the classrooms at South Bromsgrove High School, in Charford Road, have been installed with computer systems complete with cordless keyboards
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Two-year ban for Bonehill brothers
TWO teenage brothers have become the subjects of Droitwich's ground-breaking first and second anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs). Worcester magistrates imposed the two-year orders -- with immediate effect -- on Anthony Edward Bonehill, 18, and Marc
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Latin flair
CHILDREN at a Bromsgrove school enjoyed a taste of South America during a special arts week. Tots at Sidemoor First School, on Broad Street, spent last week doing activities with a South American theme, including making masks, jewellery and clay pots,
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Paycheck (12)
HMMM. When will people realise that Ben Affleck is not big or clever enough to carry a film on his own? He started well enough with Good Will Hunting and Dogma but the warning signs were there with Armageddon and alarm bells were definitely going off
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A date with Disney
THERE will be fun and laughter for one lucky family when they take a trip to Disneyland, Paris, this year. Dedicated part-time employees at The Mortgage Group, in George Bayliss Street, Droitwich, battled it out to win the trip this month. Hazel Connor
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New faces at the Town Hall
A NEW year brings fresh faces to the helm at Droitwich Town Hall. Councillor Ann Taft (Con- South East) is settling in well as the new town mayor and has enjoyed her first civic duties. Elected last month, Cllr Taft has already greeted the Twinning Association
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School forces inspectors to offer apology
EDUCATION watchdogs have taken the unprecedented step of apologising to a Bromsgrove school unfairly criticised in an inspection. Ofsted have said 'sorry' to Parkside Middle School for the recent report deeming it to have 'serious weaknesses'. Headteacher
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All aboard!
MEP Liz Lynne recently visited Droitwich to inspect canal work being carried out by volunteers. Her whistle-stop tour of the town led her to Hanbury Wharf, where Droitwich Canal Trust volunteers are working to make the canal towpath accessible for people
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POINT-TO-POINT: Burton's treble is not enough
JOCKEY Richard Burton went to the Albrighton Woodland Hunt point-to-point at Chaddesley Corbett on Monday two winners behind his nearest rival Ashley Farrant in the championship race. But, despite the Shropshire-based rider scoring a hat-trick, at the
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Bag snatched in daylight
AN ELDERLY woman had her bag snatched in broad daylight just off Bromsgrove's High Street. The 75-year-old was walking from the town centre to Windsor Street when a youth snatched her bag from her shoulder and ran off towards Chapel Street. A passer-by
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Out of Africa
CREATIVE pupils from a Droitwich first school put their artistic talents to their test as part of arts week. Pupils from Chawson First School, in Wyche Road, took part in the African-themed project and produced some spectacular results. They made and
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Council set to ask for help
DISTRICT councillors are expected to unanimously agree to an application for government help to get the failing authority back on track, at a special meeting tomorrow (Thursday). The council is planning to apply for voluntary engagement with the Office
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Dead man was depressed
THE man whose badly decomposed body was found in woodland in Ombersley was suffering from depression, an inquest heard. Joseph Thain, a computer engineer from Hayes, in Middlesex, was discovered on May 17 in Hawford Woods. An inquest in Stourport last
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Mel's mini marathon
AN energetic Spa man put his best foot forward to raise much-needed cash for charity. Chairman of Worcestershire Victim Support Group, Mel Nock, joined 19 other staff for the mini marathon at Lake Vyrnwy, in Wales last month. With less money being allocated
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Couple forced to sleep rough
A SPA couple with a 10-week-old daughter claim they are forced to sleep rough in their car because they are unable to find a home. Gordon Kenny and Sharon Maggs were evicted from their Droitwich home after running up large rent arrears. The pair, who
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Swimming Pool (15)
It's hard to know what to say about this film, 15 minutes into it and I was ready to switch it off because I was really bored. Okay, it was setting the scene to what became, as it said on the cover, a truly bizarre film which left this viewer totally
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Avril Lavigne Under My Skin
CEMENTING her reputation as a rebellious, angst-ridden, butt-kicking teenager, Ms Lavigne takes no prisoners with her latest offering. Older, wiser and definitely a whole lot angrier, you really don't want to mess with this feisty 19 year old with a chip
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Slipknot Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses)
THE nine masked metal men are back...and heavier than ever with their third disasterpiece. It's been far too long since their last effort of IOWA, mainly down to Corey Taylor and Jim Root taking off their masks and making more inroads into the metal biz
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SWIMMING: Luke's national title
A JUNIOR swimmer from Bromsgrove has made a splash by winning a national title. Luke Ladbrooke (pictured), aged 13, won the U13s 50-metres backstroke crown on behalf of Bromsgrove Preparatory School at the Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools
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2/6/04 - Northants openers impress
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE made a confident start to the opening day of ther Frizzell County Championship Division One match with Worcestershire at Northampton. The home side won the toss and elected to bat and openers Thomas Huggins and Timothy Roberts were soon
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SNOOKER: Hurricane delights the fans
ALEX 'Hurricane' Higgins rolled back the years to delight more than 300 local snooker fans. The 55-year-old, world champion in 1972 and 1982, showed he can still string the shots together during an exhibition match with John Virgo last Wednesday. Higgins
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Rowers reel in a host of medals
EVESHAM rowers performed outstandingly well at local and national level last weekend when the juniors were in action at the National Schools Regatta in Nottingham and the seniors travelled to the new two-day Mon-mouth Regatta. Extended to three days to
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GOLF: Richard aims for US
A YOUNG Bromsgrove golfer has the chance to earn himself a week's free coaching in America. Richard Gurney, aged 16, is one of six Midlands golf talents and one of 28 nation wide spending three days this week with world leading golf coach Butch Harmon
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GOLF: Tournaments in town
DROITWICH Golf Club hosts a national tournament this weekend. The Ford Lane club is due to host the English Blind Golf Association's Chairman's Cup this Sunday with golfers from across the country taking part. It is the second event visiting the area
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DARTS: Title is won
CATSHILL A have been crowned champions of the Bromsgrove Ladies Darts League for 2003/04. The team, also H Claridge Cup winners and Hospital Cup finalists, took the title from runners-up Millfields. The end of season honours were: League Cup winners -
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Walker's in jolly mood as Jake helps seal title
EDWARD Walker was surprised but elated after securing the West Midland Area Leading Rider Award during Monday's Albrighton Woodland meeting at Chaddesley Corbett. The Childswickham-based jockey was keen to acknowledge the part two local stables played
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CYCLING: Best for last
A BROMSGROVE Olympique cyclist tested herself against Europe's elite over the Bank Holiday weeked. Francine Billington rode for the West Midlands women's team in the international Bedford three-day event comprising of two time trials, a circuit race and
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War relics bomb alert
BOMB disposal experts were called to a Redditch building site on Friday after anti-tank bombs from the Second World War were unearthed in an old Home Guard air raid shelter. The glass bottle grenades containing phosphorus, petrol and rubber, were found
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Bailey and Bennett bag the top weights
Evesham Jubilee Society PETER Bailey topped the weights at last week's Tuesday Evening Open Match, while Brian Bennett boasted the heaviest net at last Saturday's Open contest. Tuesday matches take place every week from 5.30pm, while the next Saturday
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Day at races
IT'S Ladies Day at Worcester Racecourse in Saturday. In addition to the six scheduled races on the card, there will be a big screen showing the Derby live from Epsom, as well as a Bouncy Castle Village, Clowns, Face Painters, Balloonists and a Caricaturist
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Drugs testing traps 13
THIRTEEN people tested positive after undergoing a drugs test before they were allowed into Time nightclub on Saturday night. A total of 103 revellers were the first people in Worcestershire to be tested using a new drugs analyser which can detect every
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Fire jobs at risk as cuts row rages on
NOT one of up to 50 jobs will be safe at Redditch fire station if the Government forces Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade to cut its budget by more than £2 million. Redditch firefighters face an anxious wait to find out if an appeal against Government
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Playground pair guilty
Police kept watch as two Birmingham men peddled drugs at a children's playground in Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, Worcester Crown Court was told. The pair had hidden the drugs in a hedge and under a pile of sticks, said Samantha Crabb, prosecuting. "Customers
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25 years ago
June 1, 1979 WHEN an oncoming vehicle flashed at Mr Denis Larvin as he drove into Studley he pulled in and found his car was on fire. Then he found he had pulled up in front of the fire station. "I was banging on the door," said Mr Larvin, "when along
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100 years ago
June 4, 1904 Thomas Knott, Melen Street, Redditch, was charged with riding a bicycle furiously in Bromsgrove Road, on May 22. He pleaded not guilty. Pc Knott deposed that at 3.30pm on the day in question, he was on duty in plain clothes with Pc Lea. They
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Alcester Ladies Probus Club
AT the May 12 luncheon, members were invited to a cream tea afternoon at Kings Court Hotel on June 16 at 3pm. There is also to be an outing to Frogmore House on September 1 and payment for this should be made at the June luncheon. Speaker Mr Barry Fletcher
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Star still on song at 80
SHE has performed with some of the greatest stars of the stage and is friends with Prince Charles. But at her 80th birthday party, Millicent Phillips-Shillaber chose to sing only for her family and friends in Redditch. Millicent returned to the town last
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Hit for six
WYTHALL sit second in the Warwickshire League Division Two after a six wicket victory over neighbours Five Ways Old Edwardians on Monday. On a super strip Five Ways put on a respectable 250 for three but with Wythall's confidence sky high the Silver Street
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A colourful day on way
THE family and friends of a three-year-old Studley boy with Leukaemia are holding an event to raise money for his hospital ward. Members of the Studley Rainbow Fund are raising money to buy much-needed sterile equipment for the cancer ward at the Diana
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Alvechurch WI
We celebrated our 75th birthday at our May meeting with wine and cake. Our visitor Christine Hickman-Smith WIA invited us all to her coffee morning on Tuesday, June 15, in aid of the Cobalt Unit Appeal in the fight against cancer. The weather was fabulous
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Top-class cruising
SCHOOL pupils donned period costume to barge their way from Tardebigge to Alvechurch yesterday morning. As part of their project on the history of canals, and with the help of Alvechurch Waterway Holidays, children from Tardebigge First School enjoyed
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Merry Wives of Alcester
AT the May 18 meeting, members heard a very interesting talk by Major Woodfield. He told several amusing tales of his long and varied life in the army. At an early age he decided to enlist in the Grenadier Guards. In 1949, he took part in the first Trooping
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Redditch Choral Society
THE performance of Haydn's Creation on May 22 went well. Soloists Katie Leaver, soprano; Sean Clayton, tenor and Andrew Griffiths, bass and the orchestra were splendid. Members of the public interested in classical works should note the society's anniversary
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Vandalism blamed on no facilities
VANDALISM and anti-social behaviour in Wythall and Hollywood were the result of "hardly any amenities", residents claimed at a recent meeting of parish councillors. At the Wythall meeting on Thursday, May 20, members of the public said a lack of facilities
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Publisher buys the lot
FELIX Dennis, one of the richest men in Britain, has bought the Spernal Estate for more than £12 million. The multi-millionaire publisher, whose company The Dennis Group has such titles as Auto Express and Maxim, is ranked 65th in Britain's Rich List
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Sewage to be a runner
REDDITCH sewage is no longer going totally to waste after a £700,000 investment to create electricity from it went live at Spernal sewage works. Severn Trent Water recently switched on a state-of-the-art generator which uses the methane gas byproduct
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Yellow is the colour
THE Primrose Hospice will be holding several events as part of a UK-wide campaign this month. The National Hospices Care Campaign aims to raise awareness and funds for hospices across the country. The Primrose is launching its Go Yellow month with a Tea
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Group hands over £1,000
WHEN the hundreds of Irish people who live in Redditch gather together, what is guaranteed is an abundance of events which will incorporate fun, music, laughter and a rich history. Since last year, the Redditch Irish Society has been raising funds for
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Ten miles before school!
YOUNG Aidan Courts took National Walk to School Week all in his stride - and at the same time thought he would raise some cash for Cancer Research. Aidan, 11, decided he would walk nearly 10 miles from his home in Redditch to Coppice Primary School in
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Shooting for the top
EVESHAM Ladies Netball Club will be one of eight sides competing for a national prize this weekend when they take part in the National Clubs League (NCL) Entry Tour-nament at Kettering. The reward for the competition winners and runners-up is a place
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Under orders on Sunday
THERE'S a six-race card at Stratford on Sunday when the action gets under starter's orders at 2.05pm. Gates open at 12.30pm for the National Hunt meeting that offers free entertainment for children in the centre of the course. Accompanied children under
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Help from Littletons as top dogs extend lead
WHILE second-placed Studley A could only draw 2-2 with Littletons A, Stratford B opened up a five-point gap at the top of the Prudden Road Surfacing League Premier Division after a resounding 4-0 victory over their own D team. Henley A, meanwhile, climbed
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Picture inspires touching tribute
THE widow of a popular town hairdresser who died in January was overjoyed when she was presented with a portrait of her late husband. After seeing a tribute article and photograph of Chris Mercer in the Advertiser, John Allchurch asked permission to use
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Markets in the pipeline
ALCESTER could regain its status as a market town if proposals by two groups go ahead. Advantage Alcester and the Chamber of Trade are looking at the possibility of bringing in regular farmers' markets, where local producers sell their wares. These are
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Top Club triumph sweet revenge for Broadway
A BUSY itinerary of three games in six days looked like providing nothing but doom and gloom for Broadway's ladies. However, after losing out to Littleton in the Concorde Lea-gue match, Broadway found their form to record a 4-0 Top Club competition victory
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Beware wardens on way!
INCONSIDERATE drivers who park across pavements or block roads in Studley might think twice from October as new parking wardens are due to hit the streets. 'Decriminalised parking' legislation will mean that from October 1 onwards, powers to ticket drivers
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Doughty at the double
MEMBERS and visitors to Throckmorton CPSC were welcomed by warm sunny weather and they responded with an excellent display of Clay Shooting. The conditions made for consistent targets and the regulars on the Skeet Layout saw John Arnold (25/25) complete
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Ian's in thick of action
THE Avon was again awash with sails as a large turnout of Evesham SC boats enjoyed the warm sunshine and steady breeze that ensured some super action at the town's Common Road club last Sunday. Simon Styles had set a fabulous course for the opener - the
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Loft times
Evesham and District Flying Club FOURTEEN members sent 197 birds to Ports-mouth on Saturday, May 29, liberated at 11am into a light south east wind. 1 I Carenza 1579.40; 2, 3, 5, & 6 H Heckingbottom 1576.05, 1573.23, 1558.83, 1536.38; 4 T Gould 1572.64
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Event was well worth waiting for
IT HAS been a long time in the making - but such is history. Alcester's Roman heritage centre was formally opened on Friday with all the pomp and glamour it deserved. There were Roman soldiers, modern-day civic dignitaries (including an MP) and even a
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Gearing up for town day
PLANS are well under way for Alcester's annual street market on June 13. Organised by High Bailiff Keith Tomlinson and his team, the event raises funds for the Court Leet as well as giving local organisations a chance to raise money for themselves. Themes
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Final farewell to village role
WHEN Shirley Talboys puts away Wixford Parish Council's minute book in June, it will mark the end of more than 40 years in local government. Mrs Talboys, who lives in Georges Elm Lane, is retiring as clerk to the council, a post she took up on June 1,
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City IT company buys out London broadband provider
A WORCESTER IT company has bought out a London broadband company. Serv-IT Ltd, based in Blackpole, has announced its Air-Band service will replace the service of Whisper Broadband Ltd, which recently went into liquidation. Whisper Broadband, which was
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New property chairman
A NEW chairman has been appointed to head the Worcestershire branch of a leading body that represents the interests of property companies. The chairmanship of the Worcestershire area of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has been passed
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Visiting clergy are stumped
THEY work hard on Sunday. And on Monday, they play. For that is the day the Anglican clergymen of Coventry and Warwickshire exchange their cassocks for cricket whites and head out to the crease. Charismatic, evangelical, Anglo-Catholic - whatever their
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Feel the beat
WYTHALL walkers honoured an ancient tradition by taking part in the 'beat the parish bounds' walk recently. Residents and councillors met at the Coach and Horses pub, on Weatheroak Hill, to walk either the 14-mile or four-mile route along the village
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Police chase ram-raiders
THIEVES endangered the lives of police officers when they repeatedly tried to reverse into their car outside an Evesham store. The pair escaped empty handed after a cash machine, stolen from the store in Badsey, fell out of the back of the 4x4 vehicle
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Police quash serial killer probe theory
POLICE have quashed reports that they plan to re-investigate the brutal crimes of serial killer Philip Smith. A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said neither they nor the National Crime Faculty are reviewing any cases but they did periodically review
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ASBO and ban slapped on teen yobbo
A FOUL-mouthed teenager has been banned from entering the west side of Bridge Street, in Stourport-on-Severn, for two years. Kidderminster magistrates issued the Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) against 17-year-old Timothy Bower, of Erneley Close, Stourport
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City gig for stars of the 1980s
ONE of the biggest names from 1980s pop music is to take the stage in Worcester on Friday. Bad Manners, fronted by the 20-stone-plus frame of Buster Blood Vessel, is appearing at Bamboo on Tybridge Street. In the early 1980s the band became one of the
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Rock party
ROCK fans are invited to check out a new band at their launch party next month. The all-new Trigger will perform stadium style rock at the Lickey End Social Club, in Alcester Road, on July 23. Classic hits will include numbers by Queen, Bon Jovi, Bryan
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Bishop to visit jails
VISITS to two prisons and a young offenders' institution will be made this month by the Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby. In his role as Bishop to HM Prisons, Dr Selby will visit Altcourse Prison next week while he is in Liverpool from Monday
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People urged to think green
RESIDENTS of Worcestershire have been urged to clean up their act as part of European Green Week. The week runs from until Friday and is aimed at challenging the way people behave towards the environment and improving the world around us. "During the
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Searching for the community spirit
WORK to improve the neighbourhood spirit in St Peter's has been highlighted by a community leader as a key concern. Sue Sanders, chairman of the St Peter's Village Hall Association, said she thought people did not show how much they cared for St Peter's
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Jump at the chance
ADVENTUROUS volunteers are needed for a sponsored charity parachute jump. Marie Curie Cancer Care, which sponsors nurses working to help cancer sufferers in the two counties, has urged county residents to sign up for either a tandem skydive from 10,000
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Clifford writes name in radio legend
A Worcestershire singer-songwriter has further cemented his place in music history with one of his songs being voted one of the best of all time. Clifford T Ward's Home Thoughts From Abroad was voted as the 24th best song of all time on Radio 2's Sold
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Plastic ducks move in on River Stour ahead of carnival
THERE's still time to book a float or stall for the Kidderminster Carnival, which will take place at the Brinton Park showground, on Saturday, June 19. But people seeking fun before then, can take advantage of two big events lined up by the Kidderminster
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Grave facts of a brother's despair
THE dreadful situation in which Worcester man Nigel Cooper finds himself deserves the sympathy of us all. Ten years after his half-sister Carol's remains were found beneath floorboards at the home of serial killer Fred West, her Astwood Cemetery grave
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First victory for Redditch
REDDITCH Cricket Club secured their first league win of the season at the weekend lifting them off the foot of the Birmingham League Division Three. And continuing their good form the Bromsgrove Road men managed a draw with Kings Heath - a team Redditch
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Luck storms Rockingham
RACING at 170mph just 12 inches from a concrete wall is part of the thrill for one Redditch man taking part in the British version of NASCAR. Mike Luck, of Winyates Green, has already taken part in his first race in front of 30,000 racing mad fans in
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Scanner project a reality
WORK has begun at the Alexandra Hospital to house a piece of equipment which will permanently revolutionise patient scanning. A turf-cutting ceremony was held on Friday when staff from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust radiography department and
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Tyred out but accelerating
"THE results were poor and the lap times were poor but it was great" said overjoyed Winyates Green rider Andy Burbidge after a weekend at Brands Hatch. Burbidge, who was in two minds whether to race after a poor run of results, got back in the saddle
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So near so Spa
CALLOW Hill racer Colin Willmott was a whisker away from victory in the last round of the MG Mayflower Trophy at Rockingham. Last years champion and Willmott's team mate Barry Benham took the plaudits on the penultimate lap in the MG Car Club's Classic
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Police bid for powers
POLICE in Wythall are applying for new powers to stamp out the village's 'biggest problem' - nuisance youth behaviour. Officers have had to deal with 270 incidents of antisocial behaviour in the village since January. The new power would give officers
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Tom hangs up his boots
A Redditch man has decided to blow the whistle on his lifetime of football at the age of 76. Tom Amer, of Crabbs Cross, started Hunt End Rangers under 11s two years ago and from then on the team has grown from strength to strength. "Hunt End is going
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What a carry on
PRESENTERS at Pulse Radio donned 'Carry On' clobber to celebrate the radio's re-launch at the Alexandra Hospital. Last Saturday radio volunteers, dressed as doctors and nurses from the funny films, stormed the hospital for 12 hours to take dedications
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Morris record attempt's no minor mission
A COUNTY woman who is set to drive a Morris Minor on a 10,000-mile marathon from London to Sydney for a Worcester charity will write a book about her journey. Motor-sport champion Joy Rainey, from Evesham, also hopes the challenge will get her into the
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Centre still has a chance
STALLED plans to extend a medical centre in Pershore could still go ahead after all, a report has revealed. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust has regularly hit the headlines since February after it made the shocking announcement that it was being
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Va Va Vuuren!
INSPIRED performances by Droitwich Spa Cricket Club stars last weekend ensured the club's First XI remain the only unbeaten side in Worcestershire County League Division One. Spa, up to sixth in the table, beat Netherton by three wickets at St Peter's
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Waiting for patriots to follow in the steps of US greats
TOURISM chiefs hope that Worcester will become a magnet for Americans following the discovery that two of the country's most famous presidents visited the city. Yesterday, the Evening News told how America's second and third presidents, John Adams and
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Wildlife camouflage capers
A GIANT hide-and-seek extravaganza was being launched in Worcester to help teach youngsters the art of camouflage, today. The fun day in Chapter Meadows, St John's, has been organised by the city council's ranger team as part of its activities to bring
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'Buddy, just get us on a beach. We'll do the rest'
EVEN in the chaos and confusion of war, it should have been a fairly straightforward exercise. Disembark tanks of the 3rd Canadian Armoured Division on to Juno Beach and get the heck out of there, pronto. Except D-Day didn't go like that for Signalman
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What's On Guide
Thursday, June 3 Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas, Festival Theatre, Malvern. Until June 5. Tickets from 01684 892277. Rambert Dance Company, Birmingham Hippodrome. Until June 5. Tickets from 0870 730 1234. Romeo & Juliet/Macbeth, Royal Shakespeare
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Batting blamed for Boars' first loss of season
BROMSGROVE CC First XI captain Nick Davies blamed his batsmen for their first defeat of the season. Davies' side, with two final ball thrillers behind them, slumped to a 46-run loss at home to Leamington Spa on Monday. Leamington set the Boars 209 to
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Hospital help commended
TWO Redditch volunteers have been awarded the Certificate of Commendation for their exceptional service to the Worcestershire Red Cross Home from Hospital scheme. Sheila Stephens has been with the scheme since 2001 helping and supporting clients in the
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Success puts Green third
BARNT Green CC First XI climbed to third in the Birmingham and District Premier Division after a successful Bank Holiday weekend. Despite losing the toss last Saturday and Monday, Lyndon Jones' men gained a profitable winning draw at home to Old Hill
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Green at table top
CUTNALL Green CC First Xi went top of Worcestershire County League Division Five with a resounding 131-run victory at Alvechurch and Hopwood. Neil Fletcher and Alun Morgan did most of the damage, hitting 95 and 82 respectively as Matthew Harris' side
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All welcome at courts' re-launch
TO celebrate the official re-opening of their tennis courts Bidford-on-Avon Tennis Club is running a free "Play Tennis" morning on Sunday from 10am. Two sessions will be run by professional tennis coaches, as part of the national Play Tennis programme
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Wealth of players leads to call for more help
FOLLOWING on from a highly successful season at Under 11s level, team managers at Evesham United are already busy preparing the new season. "We are attracting new players almost every week", said Cliff Powell. "As a result the club is looking at the possibility
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Studley meets its match
PRUDDON Road Surfacing Premier Division club Studley A could only manage a draw at the weekend and will now have to bridge a five point gap behind leaders Stratford B. With five matches already gone Studley had kept hot on the heels of the Stratford,
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Ben brings home medal
EVESHAM United Under-13s came face to face with the FA Cup, Community Shield and the only player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final! The occasion was the Diamond Cup tournament staged at Rushden and Diamonds FC where the Robins finished second
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Pupils leap at gym day
YOUNGSTERS from more than ten first schools across Redditch descended on Arrow Vale Community High School for a huge day of gym on Friday. Suzie Hughes, of Ridgeway Middle School, organised the first event of its kind as part of the Schools Sports Partnership
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Mixed bag for golfers
Redditch junior golfers won 3 - 1 against Hagley on Sunday following Redditch Seniors victory at home against Evesham on Thursday. On Tuesday Redditch held Kings Norton to a draw in the West Midland League fixture at Redditch. But in the Scratch League
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Bad light stopped time trial!
REDDITCH Road & Path Cycling Club's first 25-mile time trial, last Tuesday evening, was shortened by traffic lights at the Worcester end. The resulting 21.8-mile distance was completed first by Ollie Braithwaite in 49 mins 37 secs, Nick Riches was
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Wealth of players leads to call for more help
FOLLOWING on from a highly successful season at Under 11s level, team managers at Evesham United are already busy preparing the new season. "We are attracting new players almost every week", said Cliff Powell. "As a result the club is looking at the possibility
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Chemist rota
REDDITCH town centre rota chemist is Carrington and Turner, Church Green West, open every day except Saturday and Sunday until 7pm. Knights Chemist, Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross, is open weekdays until 7pm and every Sunday between 6-7pm. Foxlydiate Chemist
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Reportrebuke
THE council's portfolio holder for landscaping in Redditch has expressed concern he has not been involved in the formulation of a landscaping improvement plan. Conservative councillor Brandon Clayton, who chaired Redditch Council's executive committee
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Matt gets the nod
MATT Blackmore has realised his dream of becoming Droitwich Spa RFC First XV captain. Fly half Blackmore, top points scorer in Midlands Three West (South) last season, takes over from Nick Irwin, returning to his native New Zealand after two years with
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Money not the key for Burke
MATT Burke's next move will be about rugby not money -- that assessment comes from Worcester's director of rugby John Brain who is still hoping to lure the Australian to Sixways. Rob Andrew's Newcastle Falcons have also put an offer to the Wallaby veteran
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US link to City's latest target
WORCESTER City's latest transfer target is 3,000 miles away in America -- but John Barton is confident of landing his man. Barton is holidaying in Spain while the Conference player in question is coaching in the States, but City chairman Dave Boddy disclosed
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Peacock's perfume purchase
Discount fashion group Peacock has bought perfume retailer The Fragrance Shop for more than £11m, it announced. The Cardiff-based company said the acquisition of the chain, which has 29 outlets, would allow it to move into "an attractive and growing"
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New Road tickets go on sale
TICKETS for Worcester-shire's Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy quarter-final against Essex at New Road on Tuesday, June 15, have gone on sale today to club members and the public. Ticket prices if purchased in advance are: members, adult £12, child
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Burton treble boosts hopes
Reigning champion point-to-point jockey Richard Burton is pulling out all the stops in his efforts to retain his title and a treble at the Albrighton Woodland fixture took him to the 50 winner mark for the season. An all the way Mixed Open success aboard
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Tillson so close to the double
SHOW jumper Rosemary Tillson came close to a double at the popular Hatton Show near Warwick. Tillson, from Mere Green near Droitwich, was competing in the BSJA affiliated senior show jumping classes, and she opened the day's action with a win in the British
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Worcester go down as Studley impress
WORCESTER suffered their first Birmingham and District Cricket League Division Two defeat of the season when they went down by 134 runs at Studley. Once again it was their batting that let them down. Chasing Studley's 232-7 Worcester were bundled out
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02/06/04 - Matt gets the nod
MATT Blackmore has realised his dream of becoming Droitwich Spa RFC First XV captain. Fly half Blackmore, top points scorer in Midlands Three West (South) last season, takes over from Nick Irwin, returning to his native New Zealand after two years with
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02/06/04 - North Mids win shield
NORTH Midlands won the Tetley's County Shield with a 58-5 win over Eastern Counties at Twickenham. Last Saturday's victory was North Midlands' first major honour since winning the County Championship in 1978 and their first final appearance for 22 years
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Chris aims to be top of the stops at club
A MULTI-talented sportsman from Droitwich Spa is hoping to use his height to make it as a goalkeeper with a top Midlands football club. Chris Higgins, six feet five tall, has signed a short-term contract with Division One side Coventry City and, if successful
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Second promotion
TWO junior football teams are celebrating their second promotion in as many years. Rubery Juniors U9s and U10s have both won Central Warwickshire Youth League Division B for their respective age groups. Last year, as U8s and U9s, they won Division C.
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Enter summer league
FREE registration is being offered for summer football league. Leisure League is setting up an extra 11-a-side division at Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre, in Briar Mill, on Sunday nights to cope with players who want to continue playing football through
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Hit the summit
BADSEY moved top of Division Six of the County League after a comfortable eight-wicket defeat of a young Colwall second string last Saturday. Despite spilling seven catches, Badsey were still bale to bowl out the hosts for 129 with Jamie Ander-son impressing
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Solly is century hero as Bards blast out warning
REIGNING Cotswold Hills League champions Stratford Bards appear determined to hang on to their title. Having acquired the services of Solly Ndima and won their opening two matches, after the rain-interrupted start, the Alscot Park side showed their power
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2/6/04 - US link to City's latest target
WORCESTER City's latest transfer target is 3,000 miles away in America -- but John Barton is confident of landing his man. Barton is holidaying in Spain while the Conference player in question is coaching in the States, but City chairman Dave Boddy disclosed
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We don't want more houses
I WRITE in response to a letter featured in the Advertiser on May 26, written by Miss L Goodall. I think I have received correspondence from Miss Goodall at my home address but unfortunately she never left a name or address so I have not been able to
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Roundabout is ridiculous
YOUR correspondent of April 30 regarding preferences for roundabouts to traffic lights should be invited to visit the attempted roundabout between the Salwarpe and Kidderminster roads. It has been under construction for more than three months, with three-way
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Edward Ballard remembers
AT about 5.30am as the sun rose on D-Day, young corporal Edward Ballard prepared to lead his men onto a landing craft on a rough sea a mile or two off Sword beach. The Royal Engineer, who was leading 20 men, had so much to think about, he says he didn't
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Leonard Culverhouse's story
LEONARD Culverhouse remembers how his D-Day didn't exactly go to plan as he waded ashore some 10 miles off course. Nowadays, the 84 year old, who lives in Grange Road, St George's, Redditch, laughs when he thinks of the effort it took to get him and his
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Eric Taylor
INFANTRYMAN Eric Taylor was at one stage further forward on the front line than any other British troops in the bitter struggle which followed D-Day. The British wanted to capture the city of Caen, seven miles inland, on the day of invasion. But they
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"I could smell death everywhere"
D-DAY was over and the Allies had established a foothold - but that was just the beginning of the story for men like Victor Hughes. The 80 year old, who now lives in Forge Mill Road, Redditch, was part of the huge follow-up force which landed in the days
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Some points to be made
I AM writing in response to two articles that were published in the Advertiser/Messenger on May 26. Firstly, in response to the article about the petition started by Mrs K Moore. The "starter homes" or "affordable housing" that is being quoted will be
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Not welcome
DROITWICH residents entertain fifty guests from Bad Ems this month. Why are our German friends so very welcome? Because they have never destroyed our historic landmarks, looted the Spa's assets, or created ghettos to dump their disadvantaged here. Why
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Vale sunk by super seniors
THE club's senior players have been in fine form during a hectic couple of weeks. They completed a rare double over their arch rivals from The Vale Golf and Country Club, while section members competed in two domestic events - the Ray Till Tankards and
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Broadway's tag triumph
COMPETITION at the seven-a-side mixed tag rugby tournament was as hot as the weather. Staged at Evesham Rugby Club and organised by Wychavon District Council's Sports Development officers, Mark Williams and Tracey Grubb, the event attracted pupils from
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It's going to be one long sizzling summer of laughs
FOUR comedies are on offer to keep us all entertained throughout the sizzling summer season at the Malvern Theatres. Starting with The Gingerbread Lady from early this month, the season ends with London Suite from mid-July. Popular actress, Lesley Joseph
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Stores start
FAIRFIELD Village Stores will be the start point for a brisk walk next weekend. The Fairfield Ramblers will meet at the Stourbridge Road shop for a stroll around the countryside on Saturday, June 12, at 10.15am. For details call 0121 453 6501.
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What's on guide
Wednesday, June 2 Film: Sylvia, Cinemac, mac, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, 6pm. Show: The Mystery Cycle, Wolverhampton grand Theatre, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton. Until Saturday. Dance: Rambert Dance Company, Hippodrome Theatre, Hurst Street, Birmingham
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Pastel work
PORTRAITURE in pastels will be demonstrated at a meeting of Bromsgrove Art Club next week. June Dudleston will share her expertise at the Red Cross Centre, in Barnsley Hall Drive, in Lickey End on Tuesday, June 15. It starts at 7.45pm and all are welcome
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Bailey and Bennett bag the top weights
Evesham Jubilee Society PETER Bailey topped the weights at last week's Tuesday Evening Open Match, while Brian Bennett boasted the heaviest net at last Saturday's Open contest. Tuesday matches take place every week from 5.30pm, while the next Saturday
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Have a walk on the wild side
TOWNSPEOPLE have another chance to walk around Worcestershire's lovely countryside looking at archaeological features and discovering historic landscapes. A new series of the popular guided walks has been organised to take place on Sunday afternoons over
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Modern history not his forte, either
PALESTINE, like many trouble spots, is bedevilled by too many people - on both sides - looking too far back in history to try and justify their prejudices. Given his track record in your columns, it's no surprise to find Mr Spiteri at it as well (You
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Double bill
ED Pearson and Slim Pickins will perform at a double bill show of music and comedy in Droitwich Spa this weekend. The two stalwarts of the country music scene will appear at the Royal British Legion Club, in Salwarpe Road, this Friday. The gig has been
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A llama drama ding-dong
THE George Cowley Experience are currently back in the studio working on songs for their third CD Ride Again. Much of the material will continue in the vein of celebrating life in the West Midlands and, towards this end, we seek the help from your readers
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Wychbold Women's Fellowship
Our meeting at the end of April was a pleasantly relaxed affair, during which more stories of wedding reminiscences were told by members for inclusion in the celebration of marriage book being complied by Steve and Ann Barlow. Also discussed were arrangements
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War on terror
I'D just like to echo Terry James' recent words "You don't fight terrorism with guns. You fight it with removing the causes of terrorism." GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
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The Royal National Lifeboat Institute
The annual general meeting of the Bromsgrove branch was held at Bromsgrove School on May 19, with a good turnout of members. Joan Hawksworth, the retiring chairman, was thanked for all the effort she had put into her years in office. Jenny West was then
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Keep 'em coming!
n WHY can't Mrs Tipping and David Hood leave George Cowley alone? He never takes up much room and they don't have to read George's letters if they don't want to. I'm disappointed when there's not a letter from him. Keep the letters coming George. You're
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Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa
Members were welcomed to the May meeting at the Raven Hotel by president Honor Craig. Guest of honour was district chairman, Jeanne Dorsett, from the Henley-in-Arden club. A total of 24 members and friends had attended the first night performance of Agatha
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Wychbold Flower Club
OUR May meeting took the form of an outing and a good number set off in fine spirits for the journey to Janet Miller's home and nurseries, in Cutnall Green. Here we were welcomed by Janet in good form, giving us a splendid short talk and demonstration
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Bromsgrove Railway Club
THE club finishes its first part of the year's program with a visit from top railway photographer Peter Thorn, from Rugby. The club has tried to book Peter many times in recent years without much success. Work commitments and holidays have meant he has
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Celebrations as school is saved
Staff and pupils are celebrating after saving a leading independent school whose future was in doubt. Rumours about the future of Bromsgrove's Mount School were rife after the site owner lodged plans to convert the building into apartments. Parents and
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New scheme is child's play
TRYING out the swings and whizzing down the slide might seem like a dream job for some but for council officers Rob Heard and Patrick Lees it's all in a days work. The two district council officers have just qualified as playground inspectors and are
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Readers help girl guides
A GROUP of girl guides, who had their camping equipment stolen, has managed to buy new kit - thanks to generous Advertiser/Messenger readers. Earlier in the year camping equipment, including tents and gas stoves, was stolen from Charford 2nd's storage
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Bidford win!
BIDFORD finally registered a win in the Cotswold Hills League Premier following a thrilling seven-run victory over unbeaten Overbury at home on Saturday. After electing to bat first on a good wicket the Big Meadow men struggled to 77-8 off 30 overs with
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Talented youngsters strike gold
FOUR Bromsgrove schools have struck gold by winning the highest possible award from the Arts Council of England. North and South Bromsgrove High schools were both announced winners of the Artsmark Gold awards, along with Charford First and Sunfield Special
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Reader comes to Eva's rescue
A LITTLE girl, who was left heartbroken after her loan of a pony was cut short, is looking forward to plenty of horseplay with her new hay-munching mate. Eva Bowering, of Hewell Road, Barnt Green, is delighted with her new pony Briar after the Advertiser
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Tuff enough
CELEBRITY cricketer Phil Tuffnell limped into Belbroughton after the latest leg of his fundraising walk, npower 500. The TV star is raising bucket-loads of cash for Macmillan cancer relief and called in at the village cricket club last Thursday on day
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Residents' anger as pub plan passed
DISGUSTED residents have vented their anger about a decision made by a Governing body to build a family restaurant in Wychbold. Whitbread Plc and Design Site Ltd have been successful in a planning application to build a Brewers Fayre on the site of Wychall
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Hitting the right note
HARMONIOUS hymns will fill the evening air at a fundraising choir's annual summertime performance. The Primrose Choir raises money for the Primrose Hospice and cancer help centre. Choir members are warming up their tonsils for the concert at Redditch
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Morning after pill sparks row
A BROMSGROVE school has been earmarked as one of three in Worcestershire where on-the-spot emergency contraception will be available to teenage girls. There are currently five schools in the county where the morning after pill can be dispensed. Now another
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Centre is safe - leisure chief
BROMSGROVE leisure chiefs have given assurances that the town's Dolphin Centre meets all current safety standards and passed an independent assessment with flying colours earlier this year. Robbie Hazlehurst, the authority's director of leisure, said
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Art finds the perfect setting
INSPIRATIONAL work by the town's brightest artistic talent is being showcased in a picturesque setting until the end of the month. Worcester Cathedral's medieval cloisters are the perfect venue for the annual Voices and Visions exhibition, which includes
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£1m Lido cash on the cards... ...But campaign group must come up with a viable business plan.
UP to £1m is available for the campaign group fighting to re-open the Droitwich Lido -- if it comes up with a viable business plan. That was the promise from Wychavon District Council as it met with members of Save a Lido Today (SALT) for the first time
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Stepping in to defend car park
A BROMSGROVE couple has come to the defence of the town's Churchfields car park, which was described by Labour group leader Peter McDonald as a "white elephant." Kathleen Tedstone, a former district councillor for the Conservative party, said she was
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Glaucoma gives no warning...
GLAUCOMA is the leading cause of preventable blindness, yet if detected and treated early there is very little risk to sight. So why does glaucoma cause so much blindness? The International Glaucoma Association (IGA) is set to mark FROG week (For Relief
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Want to be the cat's whiskers?
FELINE like you need a new challenge? Then step forward and lend a helping hand to Worcester and District Cats Protection. Volunteers Week kicked off yesterday and runs until next Monday, so there has never been a better time to offer much-needed support
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (12)
AS the final chapter in this epic trilogy finally comes to an end how fitting that The Return of The King is as good as, if not better than the Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers. With Saruman defeated, Return of the King continues the story of
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2/6/04 - Money not the key for Burke
MATT Burke's next move will be about rugby not money -- that assessment comes from Worcester's director of rugby John Brain who is still hoping to lure the Australian to Sixways. Rob Andrew's Newcastle Falcons have also put an offer to the Wallaby veteran
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The Mother (15)
DON'T expect to enjoy this film. It's disturbing, raw and uncomfortable yet thought-provoking and brilliant. The exceptional Anne Reid plays May, a grandmother in her late sixties who, with her ailing husband, visits her family in London. The very night
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RALLYING: Crewe is out of luck
BROMSGROVE rally driver Nathan Crewe is trying to save his Silkolene 1400 Championship hopes after more bad luck. Crewe and navigator Mark Ammonds were forced to retire from round five at Swansea's Red Dragon Rally on Saturday, May 22, when a hose came
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RALLYING: Team aiming for more
A BROMSGROVE rally team attempt to increase their lead in the National Tarmacadam Championship this weekend. Iain Henderson and invited co-driver Pam Mathers, from the marketing department of sponsors Tracker, travel to Millbrook Proving Ground, near
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Double up to go top
AFTER taking over top spot on Saturday, Pershore consolidated their County League Division One status with another fine win on Bank Holiday Monday. Bromyard proved tough opposition despite slumping to 46-3 after Stephen Cooper had invited Saturday's hosts
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Dazzling Dixon's enjoying super season on the oche
RACHAEL Dixon's been hitting the bullseye in the darts world this year and it promises to get even better for the Evesham player. Now ranked tenth in the world, the Vale thrower has booked her place at the prestigious Embassy World Masters and Winmau
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Help from Littletons as top dogs extend lead
WHILE second-placed Studley A could only draw 2-2 with Littletons A, Stratford B opened up a five-point gap at the top of the Prudden Road Surfacing League Premier Division after a resounding 4-0 victory over their own D team. Henley A, meanwhile, climbed
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Double up to go top
AFTER taking over top spot on Saturday, Pershore consolidated their County League Division One status with another fine win on Bank Holiday Monday. Bromyard proved tough opposition despite slumping to 46-3 after Stephen Cooper had invited Saturday's hosts
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Old foes share honours
HONOURS were shared when Evesham's men and ladies faced Pershore in a Concorde League double-header. The men won four of the five rinks in a 108-90 success with Nigel Gould's quartet scoring a rare maximum of eight shots on the second end. Pershore, meanwhile
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Doughty at the double
MEMBERS and visitors to Throckmorton CPSC were welcomed by warm sunny weather and they responded with an excellent display of Clay Shooting. The conditions made for consistent targets and the regulars on the Skeet Layout saw John Arnold (25/25) complete
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Soccer AGM
THE annual general meeting of Bredon FC takes place next Wednesday June 9 at 8pm in the clubhouse. This forward-looking club which has teams in the Northern Senior Division One and Cheltenham Leagues is keen to welcome new members. The club, that boasts
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Bienvenu Auxerre!
A PACKED few days of activities were organised for 70 people from Redditch's twin town in France, including laying wreaths by the town's war memorial to commemorate French and English soldiers who lost their lives. On arriving in Redditch on Friday, the
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50 years ago
June 4, 1954 A WAGON on a goods train travelling from Alcester to Redditch caught fire just before it arrived at Studley Station on Tuesday. As the train pulled into the station, Studley's stationmaster noticed smoke coming from the wagon and he and his
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Blaze hits family in new house
FIRE chiefs have warned residents to fit smoke detectors as a priority when moving into a new home after a blaze broke out just a week after a family moved into a house in Hunt End. The fire broke out in the Enfield Road home at about 9.45pm on Thursday
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Andy and Alex Bank win
ASTWOOD Bank managed another two wins over the Bank Holiday weekend lifting them to sixth in the Worcester League Division Two. On Saturday the Sambourne Lane men travelled to Cookley where Andy Clayton (59no) and skipper Alex Robinson (44no) were the
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Cookhill unbeaten
Cookhill CC remains unbeaten in the Cotswold Hills League Division Six after beating Claverdon by 110 runs. Batting first they amassed 226 for 7 with all batsmen making useful contributions. Claverdon were then dismissed for 116. Bobby Wormington, 4 for
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Third time unlucky
ALCESTER and Ragley crashed to their third straight defeat in the Cotswold Hills Premier Division on Saturday at home by seven wickets, against Moreton-in-Marsh. Batting first, Alcester got off to a solid start with Lewis Clark 18 and Shaun Quirk 19 adding
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Arts award for school
PUPILS and staff at Birchensale Middle School are celebrating after it was announced they had received their prestigious Artsmark award. Art Council England's Artsmark recognises schools that demonstrate a commitment to providing opportunities for pupils
