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Williams wins it with great strike
Bretforton II 3, East Gloucester 2 CURRENTLY second in Severn League Division Two, Bretforton eagerly started Saturday's match with several early attacks. Midfielder Ceri Barber worked relentlessly on the right creating opportunities for Sarah Bragg to
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We're not to blame for Lido closure!
CAMPAIGNERS have reacted with anger at the news that Wychavon District Council's executive board has rejected plans to save Droitwich Lido. SALT - Save a Lido Today - has accused the council of being ambivalent and patronising. "We cannot help but wonder
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'Police must start to act'
A RESIDENT facing a £400 bill for criminal damage to his car is calling on police to act against thieves and vandals in King's Hill, Kempsey. Alistair Green said the holes made in his rear windscreen on Monday evening followed a spate of theft and vandalism
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Police on trail of woman and boy 'burglars'
A WOMAN and a small boy who have allegedly carried out a distraction burglary are being hunted by police. Evesham Police say the pair have been involved in one burglary and another two attempts at three neighbouring addresses in the town between 6pm and
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Successful in social work exams
SOCIAL workers from across Worcestershire were presented with certificates by former Worcester Warriors winger Nick Baxter after passing their exams. They were recognised for achieving their NVQ in Social Care at a graduation ceremony at St Andrew's House
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Waitrose to shut down town store
SUPERMARKET giant Waitrose has decided to close its supermarket in George Street Mall, Kidderminster, as it opens a larger state-of-the-art store in Droitwich. All employees are being offered the chance to take up positions in the new supermarket, which
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Police should be tested on targets
AN auditors' report on the West Mercia Police Authority has recommended that it makes public whether it met its own five-year targets on domestic burglary and violent and vehicle crime set in 1999. The force is to hold a meeting of its audit committee
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Carolyn earns top army medal
AN "extremely proud" mother and father have spoken about their daughter's army success after she was awarded the Meritous Service Medal - one of only 18 in the country this year. And to top off the achievement, Carolyn Moldrik - injured in a bomb attack
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Blowing the whistle on a referee's life on the line
FOUL language and abuse from young football players and their parents could result in a severe shortage of referees according to one from Pershore who has resigned. Les Croy, aged 23 from Church Row says he has been pushed around once too often and now
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Theatre
Rose, Kidderminster - Habeas Corpus, until Saturday. n Hippodrome, Birmingham - High Society, until Saturday. The Sleeping Beauty On Ice, Tuesday until February 12. Alexandra, Birmingham - The Wind in the Willows, until Saturday. Repertory, Birmingham
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Mum's joy as petition tops 1,100 mark
CAMPAIGNERS trying to save Wyre Forest Birth Centre are celebrating smashing their target of getting 1,000 names on a petition - and have vowed to carry on rallying support. Elizabeth Bytheway, who was featured on the front of last week's Shuttle/Times
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What's on
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Library - Simon Deeley Trio with Sally Erskine and Mark Brown. Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall -The Legend of Sinatra featuring Gary Williams. Actress and Bishop - Rise. Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - A 60s Night
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Parents urged to make voices heard
AS names continue to flood in for a petition demanding the reopening of Wyre Forest Birth Centre, parents are being urged to make renewed efforts to make sure their views are heard. After reading about "overwhelming" support for Elizabeth Bytheway's campaign
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Gemma and Deri top Crufts billing
ONE woman and her dog from Rock have become the faces of this year's Crufts championships. Gemma Bettis and her Sealyham terrier, Deri, are pictured on the front of leaflets and posters promoting the event - the world's most famous dog show. It takes
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Inquest into Iraq death postponed
AN inquest into the death of a Kidderminster bomb disposal expert shot in Iraq in 2003 has been postponed. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round was due to close the inquest into the death of Ian Rimell on Tuesday but the hearing was cancelled after a key
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Crime show PR stunt is turn-off
A SPOOF murder dossier sent to a Cookley woman as part of a promotion for a new television series has been condemned as threatening and offensive. The publicity pack advertising five's crime show CSI:NY caused a 42-year-old Cookley woman such anxiety
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Pensioner made own headlines
PENSIONER Wilfred Lamb hit the headlines over the final years of his life after he became involved in a bizarre planning dispute. He went on trial in 1998 accused of wiring the metal windows of his run-down Hartlebury home to the electrical mains and
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Developer denies parking problems
MOVIE-goers catching the latest blockbusters at Kidderminster's new cinema will face major parking problems due to nearby B & Q's recently introduced fines system for drivers, the superstore's manager has said. A new parking scheme was set up this
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Cinema headache for bus users
BUS users are also facing headaches for the journey to the new cinema in Kidderminster. After a series of controversial cuts by operator, First, the firm now runs only one service late into the evening. The rest of the services in and out of the town
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Ops return to hospital
HIP and knee replacements are set to come back to Kidderminster Hospital as part of a deal between the NHS and a private healthcare company. The vital operations were snatched from the hospital in 2000 as part of its downgrading and meant patients had
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Bidford
GARDENING SOCIETY: The chairman welcomed more than over 50 members and four visitors to the January meeting in the Crawford Hall, an excellent attendance on such a cold winter's night. The evening began with the Rev David Hall, who spoke about the forthcoming
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Bredon
LENT LUNCHES: Easter is early this year, so the Lent Lunches will soon be starting around the hill. Although these are austerity lunches they are very far from austere. Home-made soup and a cheese bap will be available at each venue. Donations will be
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Ilmington
PARISH COUNCIL: At their January meeting, chaired by Cllr Tony Wilkins, the parish council heard that the county council's rural estates services would be erecting this spring the replacement fence protecting the belt of trees planted on Mabel's Farm
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A landmark year to save grey partridge
THIS year is a landmark year for wild grey partridges which have suffered a massive population decline of 86 per cent over the past 25 years. But wildlife conservation charity the Game Conservancy Trust is confident it will mark the turning point for
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Mickleton
PARISH COUNCIL: The monthly meeting was held in King George's Hall. Cllr L Stowe chaired the meeting. Cllr Vic was co-opted onto the council and a letter of resignation from Cllr F Harrison was received. There is still a concern of many overgrown hedges
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Wickhamford
GARDENING SOCIETY: Twenty-five members turned out on a cold January night to attend the first meeting of the new year at the Memorial Hall. The evening's entertainment comprised a video entitled Exmoor, an English Wild Kingdom. It reminded members what
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Willersey
YOUTH PROJECT: The group continues to prosper and is very well supported. Thanks to Jackie Jordan and her helpers, and the co-operation of the young people, the future of the project looks bright, and as the result of the coffee morning which raised £500
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Cricket: Over, but not out, for groundsman
KIDDERMINSTER Cricket Club's highly-respected groundsman is off to pastures new - but Sean Lloyd has pledged to bat on as a player for the Birmingham League outfit. Lloyd's glowing reputation for the way he has kept the Chester Road pitch to county standards
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Gymnastics: Credit to coaching
THE first class coaching credentials and hard work of Wyre Forest Gymnastics School have been rewarded with a prestigious award. Chief coach Ann Combes received the Gym Mark plaque on behalf of the club at the Wyre Forest District Sports Awards last week
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Chess: Cup joy for Kidderminster
Kidderminster Chess Club's second team progressed to the second round of the inaugural Worcestershire League cup. Although beaten 32 at home to Stourbridge, Kidderminster went through on the handicap system, their players being of a lower grade. In the
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Match report: Skipper is Stourport's latest pain
SKIPPER Jay Powell is the latest addition to Stourport Swifts FC's ever-lengthening injury list after damaging his ribs in the 3-1 defeat at Yate Town. He lasted just two minutes of the second half before being replaced by Mark Atkinson. The Bristol side
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Chess
Kidderminster Chess Club's second team progressed to the second round of the inaugural Worcestershire League cup. Although beaten 32 at home to Stourbridge, Kidderminster went through on the handicap system, their players being of a lower grade. In the
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Trivia: Dramatic draw between top two
IN the Trivia League Wyre Forest Cup first leg, the match of the round was the 66-66 draw between unbeaten Bewdley League leaders, Eagle's Nest, and Rising Sun A, who are second in the Wyre Forest table. The Sun led until well into the second half, when
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Cross Country: Emma and Colette lead the way
EMMA Hornby and Colette Maynard led the Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club's senior ladies team to victory at the Worcestershire Cross Country Championships, at Malvern. The best individual performance was by Laura Baldwin, who became Under-13
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Running: Tough test for duo
GERRY Sanders and Richard Haynes, members of the Amazing Feet Running Club, took part in the Tough Guy event at Wolverhampton. Sanders finished 628th in one hour 55 minutes 43 seconds, and Haynes was 2,812th in 30-25-24. Last year's winner, Brian Humphries
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Harriers stats: Friday Feb 4 2005
GOALS: 6 Foster, 3 Sturrock, 2 Beardsley, Hatswell, Russell, 1 Appleby, Birch, Brown, Keates, Langmead, Matias, Mullins, Roberts, Stamp, Og. STAR MAN AWARDS: 8 Danby, 6 Keates, 2 Russell, Sturrock, 1 Advice-Desruisseaux, Beardsley, Birch, Brown, Christie
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Table Tennis: Bewdley bashing for gym
BEWDLEY CC A emphatically beat a strong Jim's Gym B side 6-0 in the Kidderminster Table Tennis League Vice-President's Cup. Division One: Jims Gym A 9, Bewdley CC A 1; Harriers A 5, Harriers B 5; Jims Gym C 5, RB Iron 5; Baggeridge 4, Wordsley 6; Jims
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New signing: Come in No 38 as Cozic signs
AGGBOROUGH'S latest acquisition Bertran Cozic has been handed the number 21 shirt - but it might have been more appropriate to give him 38 instead. Because that is the number of players Harriers will have used so far this season if the Frenchman is plunged
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3/2/05 - Preece is new City player-manager
FANS' favourite Andy Preece today returned to St George's Lane as Worcester City player-boss on an 18-month contract. The 37-year-old, who played for City in the 1989/90 season, has left Carlisle United to head back to Worcestershire where he grew up.
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Burglars hit salon
AN estimated £3,000 worth of items were stolen from a Kidderminster hair salon. Thieves smashed a window at the MV men's salon in Oxford Street during the break-in, between 7pm last Friday and 12.20am on Saturday. Among property taken were a television
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Brace for Ball as Robins roar on
HAVING had to endure a good old ear-bashing by assistant manager Paul West over comments written after the defeat at Mangotsfield, he will be pleased to read that United played like potential champions last Saturday - for 45 minutes at least! This promotion
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Crash out of cup
Evesham Utd Ladies 1, Phoenix Hereford 4 UNITED'S run of poor form since the turn of the year continued as they crashed out of the Knockout Cup. Goalkeeper Mandy Upton made a couple of fine saves in the opening quarter before her opposite number denied
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Crime figures fall, MP praises police
CRIME in South Worcestershire has fallen, according to the latest statistics from West Mercia Constabulary. Figures show reported crime between April to December dropped by 13.6 per cent between 2003 and 2004, which equates to 57 crimes per 1,000 people
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Sneak peak at garden
VISITORS are invited to a sneak preview of a snowdrop and rose-filled National Trust garden in Worcester this weekend. On Saturday, February 5, people can admire the abundance of spring flowers at The Greyfriars in Friar Street, while supporting the National
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Cut-price swimming as tax bill swells 2.5 pc
HALF-price swimming sessions for youngsters are being promised by councillors in Wychavon who will increase Council Tax by 2.5 per cent for the sixth year running. The district council's executive board has approved spending an extra £1.9m on improving
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Health chief hits at Malvern hospital hostility
A HEALTH chief has hit out at "hostility and opposition" to consultation over a proposed new Malvern hospital, by threatening to stop the public having a say. Malvern residents have been waiting to speak out over whether a new community hospital should
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Councillor on carpet
AN investigation by the Standards Board of England into the alleged behaviour a councillor after a confrontation with the Mayor of Worcester's chauffeur is underway. Councillor Paul Rencher was involved in a confrontation with chauffeur Steve Baker at
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Sunday ban on loading
THE weekday ban on vehicles loading and unloading in Worcester city centre's pedestrianised areas is to be extended to Sundays following more complaints. The new traffic orders, covering Angel Place, part of Angel Street, Bank Street, Broad Street, Church
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Flood history under review
WORCESTERSHIRE'S flood victims are being called on to help promote a project examining the history of flooding in and along the River Severn. A team from the Geography and Environmental Management Research Unit at The University of Gloucestershire is
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Beaten up for phone
TWO youths beat a 16-year-old boy unconscious as they stole his mobile phone. The victim and two friends were walking home from Kidderminster railway station just before 11pm on Saturday. As they walked along Comberton Road, they saw one of the youths
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Doing my own police investigation
SINCE early November my family have been experiencing troublesome and disturbing visits from someone or some people who have carried out various degrees of "attacks" upon our property at night. At first my wife's jeep had baked beans tipped over it and
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Police in warning to mini bike pests
MINI motorbike pests were given a dressing down by police in front of their parents following a spate of incidents when the bikes were being ridden illegally. Police received four complaints from residents in Kidderminster and Stourport on Saturday afternoon
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Meet Spicer MP
MALVERN Hills residents will be able to raise their concerns with West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer at a series of meetings taking place this weekend. Sir Michael has been holding the monthly surgeries for people to air any issues for more than
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Moorlands Farm: Meadow joy of Tony and Dan
TWO Moorlands Farm-based anglers featured in the honours in the Sunday open, fished on the Meadow pool. Tony Whitcher won the event from peg 55, and Dan Coley came third, fishing peg 52. Full result, 21 fished, Meadow: Whitcher (Moorlands) 84lb 13oz (
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Clean and tidy region
PEOPLE living in Worcestershire form part of one of the country's cleanest regions, a survey has concluded. The West Midlands was third out of the nine areas in England assessed for litter, graffiti, fly-tipping and flyposting in the Keep Britain Tidy
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Tip-offs led to over 50 arrests
MORE than 50 people were arrested in the police division covering Wyre Forest last year following tip-offs on a dedicated hotline. Figures for the Crimestoppers service for West Mercia Constabulary's area during 2004 showed one in five calls force-wide
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Poole Hall Fisheries
On the Cuckoo Pool one angler landed 31 roach, the best weighing 1.5lb, from peg six with meat and maggot. There have been good catches on the Kingfisher and Heron, weights varying from 11lb to 36lb, with plenty of carp and silver fish. Wednesday Open
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Marks Tackle
Saturday open: A Hands 6-9 (74), P Sloss 6-5 (72), S Braithwaite 6-3 (79A), T Moreton 5-6 (63). Sunday open: R Speller 6-6 (22), P Cook 3-15 (84), K Jones 3-13 (88), G Farmer 3-12 (24), D Edwards 3-11 (15). Saturday and Sunday Opens are drawn at 9.30am
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Brace for Ball as Robins roar on
HAVING had to endure a good old ear-bashing by assistant manager Paul West over comments written after the defeat at Mangotsfield, he will be pleased to read that United played like potential champions last Saturday - for 45 minutes at least! This promotion
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MP must voice wider thoughts
I FEEL I must write on the statements made in your letters columns by Pauline Grainger, of Bewdley, relating to Dr Richard Taylor and her claim that he is not a single-issue MP. I moved to Bewdley in 1999 and he has never explained his thoughts on matters
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Purse snatchers strike in shops
A MEAN-spirited thief stole a purse from a basket attached to an elderly woman's walking frame. The theft of the black leather purse, containing £100, took place in Kidderminster's Aldi store at around 1.30pm on Tuesday. It was the second time that day
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Away form key to top
SATURDAY'S derby triumph left Evesham United a nine-point advantage over seventh-placed Rovers. And, if Dave Busst's men can regain their form on the road that saw them unbeaten in the league until early December, then automatic promotion is theirs for
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Park Inn AC
At Haye Farm Kevin Drive gave an outstanding performance taking 73lb 6oz 8dr of carp on the waggler. Other results: Rob Cox 25-15, Mark Edwards 25-1, Dave Parry 24-4. The next contest will be held at Poole Hall on Sunday, anglers to meet at 7.30am at
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Three benefit cheats fined
THREE benefit cheats, who between them fraudulently claimed more than £4,500, appeared in court. Peter Binner, of Chestnut Grove in Kidderminster, pleaded guilty to failing to notify Housing and Council Tax benefits that he had started receiving Child
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Golden Maggot AC
Members who have not yet paid their annual subscriptions, are asked to do so immediately, as the new season will soon be underway. This is of utmost importance, as venues need to be secured for forthcoming matches.
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Girls grab District glory
FIVE wins out of five ens-ured success for the Year 6 girls at St Egwin's Middle School in this year's District Cup football tournament. Saints didn't even concede a goal when overcoming the challenges of Abbey Park, St Nicholas (Pinvin), Black-minster
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Heta AC
A match will be held on Sunday on the HETA pool, draw at 8.15am.
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Crash out of cup
Evesham Utd Ladies 1, Phoenix Hereford 4 UNITED'S run of poor form since the turn of the year continued as they crashed out of the Knockout Cup. Goalkeeper Mandy Upton made a couple of fine saves in the opening quarter before her opposite number denied
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'Pride' in signing up to cabinet removal
I AM responding to the letter from county councillor Frank Baillie relating to Miss June Longmuir, the former cabinet member for education. The councillor seems to take pride in the fact he signed the motion that called for Miss Longmuir to be removed
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Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
Badsey Rgrs U-15 7, Charlton Rvrs A 0 RANGERS returned to the top of the Cheltenham League after serving up an impressive display. Shaun Read and Owen Powell combined to set up Mark Magee for the opener after seven minutes. Read's cross was then only
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Cock and Magpie Rodmasters
Lyttelton pegs 44-79: Brian Palmer 1-6-8dr, Paul Wilson 0-11-4), Tony George and Reg Bastable 0-10-0, Derek Willis 0-7-8, Fred Penn 0-6-4.
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Swifts: Skipper is Stourport's latest pain
SKIPPER Jay Powell is the latest addition to Stourport Swifts FC's ever-lengthening injury list after damaging his ribs in the 3-1 defeat at Yate Town. He lasted just two minutes of the second half before being replaced by Mark Atkinson. The Bristol side
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Bewdley AS
Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, Oldington: 1 P Mountford, 2 C James, 3 B Hill, 4 S James. There will be a match on February 20 at Droitwich.
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Man denies smashing into house with a hammer
AN EVESHAM man, armed with a lumphammer smashed his way through a house in Pershore Road, terrifying the occupants, a court heard. Antony Hediger of Shepherd's Pool claimed evidence against him was invented at Worcester Crown Court yesterday. Pub waitress
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Bitter weather follows mild month
HIGHWAYS chiefs are on alert as the Vale braces itself for the worst weather for nearly 20 years. Forecasters predict an arctic blast with snow and temperatures set to plummet to the lowest for 15 years. Road gritting crews are on Red Alert for the weekend
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Woodward Grosvenors AC
Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, 8-9: P Cox 1-3, D Moles 0-11, T Hyrons 0-3, J Brown 0-2.5, K Green 0-1.5. A meeting will be held at The Cavalier on Saturday, at 12.30pm. Anglers are asked to return trophies.
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Warning after spate of caravan thefts
A WARNING has gone out to caravan owners, after a spate of thefts in the Vale. A Murcot man found his stolen caravan abandoned on a traffic island minutes after giving chase to the thieves attempting to steal it. The man spotted his caravan being towed
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Make easy progress
Leckhampton B 1, Evesham Utd U-12 7 A ONE-SIDED contest gave United an easy passage into the semi-finals of the Knockout Cup. Olly Davies was the goal hero with four, while two for Michael Savidge and one for Dean Lee ensured Evesham progressed.
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How they stand: Stourport Youth League
UNDER-8s DIVISION ONE P W D F A P Nunnery Ls 16 13 0 58 14 39 Ferndle Fly 16 12 1 49 21 37 Areley Kgs 19 10 2 40 34 32 Warndon L 15 7 3 24 30 24 Kidder Lion 18 5 6 21 22 21 Nunnery Spts 18 5 3 21 34 18 W For Panth 15 4 2 15 32 14 Mostyn Rng 17 2 1 8 49
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Kidderminster and district: Seven up for Brintons in the cup
BRINTONS beat their fellow Kidderminster and District Football League Premier Division side Brintons Chainwire 7-0 to progress to the third round of the Worcestershire FA Premier Cup. Two Stourport Sunday Division One sides battled for a place in round
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Hang on for victory
Bromyard Tn 3, Evesham Utd U-13 Girls 4 UNITED produced their best display of the season but they were forced to hang on for the win after a late Bromyard rally. Katie Armento and Gaby French gave Evesham an early two-goal cushion and it was 3-0 at half-time
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Praise for residents as Vale crime falls
CRIME is down and detection rates are up in the Vale of Evesham. The number of crimes in Wychavon during the eight months from April until December last year was 4,775 compared with 5,520 in the same period the previous year. Thirty-five per cent of all
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Leaders edge out United
Evesham Utd Robins U-13 1, Norton Athletic 2 THE visit of league leaders Athletic inspired Robins to produce one of their best performances of the season and only a late goal prevented the home side from taking a deserved point. Early exchanges were even
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Police in appeal for two men to come forward
TWO salesmen seen in Evesham on the day jewellery was stolen from a house are being asked by the police to come forward. The burglary at a Greenhill property happened on Monday January 24, and the men were seen visiting various homes in the area between
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Abusive teenager is 'lucky to stay free'
A TEENAGE boy from Evesham who twice broke an anti-social behaviour order within weeks of it being imposed has narrowly avoided a custodial sentence. Magistrates at Worcester Youth Court told the 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, that
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Handy Andy praised by KCs chief
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians Rugby Club coach Andy Stooksbury has won praise from his boss for masterminding an upturn in the club's fortunes. Last weekend's 28-3 win at Midlands Three West North strugglers Willenhall catapulted KCs off the bottom of the table
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Stourport v Chaddesley: Honours even in derby
IT WAS honours even as Stourport and Chaddesley Corbett drew 15-15 in their North Mids South Two local derby. In an exciting encounter Stourport dominated possession and territory early on but were unable to turn it into points. Chaddesley it was who
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Tables: How our teams stand
MIDLANDS THREE WEST (NORTH) P W L F A P Newport 15 13 2 398 152 26 Camp Hll 15 13 2 370 152 26 Lichfield 15 12 3 465 210 24 Bridgnorth 15 10 5 381 200 20 Shrewsbury 15 8 7 280 281 16 Sutton Cold 15 7 8 248 320 14 Wolverhamp 15 6 9 221 280 12 Saltleians
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Preece is new City player-manager
FANS' favourite Andy Preece today returned to St George's Lane as Worcester City player-boss on an 18-month contract. The 37-year-old, who played for City in the 1989/90 season, has left Carlisle United to head back to Worcestershire where he grew up.
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Harriers hit by mumps
A MUMPS outbreak means Kidderminster Harriers face an even bumpier ride at promotion chasers Scunthorpe on Saturday -- if they can field a team at all. Goalkeeper John Danby and defender Johnny Mullins have both gone down with the illness, while Blair
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Wolves forced to forfeit match
FUMING Worcester Wolves could be forced to pull the plug on their hopes of playing in a major final. Wolves were set for their National Trophy semi-final at City of Sheffield Arrows later this month but now face the prospect of having to forfeit the match
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Women take centre stage
THERE are a few more chances to see the popular Wayward Woman play, coming to Cheltenham and then back to Evesham soon. The show, staged by Evesham based Kayelle Productions, is about three women exploring a new spiritual path through paganism and witchcraft
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Wyre Forest Film Club
WYRE FOREST FILM CLUB - At Kidderminster Library on Tuesday, the 2003 film Monster will be shown. Directed by Patty Jenkins, this film is based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who was executed for murdering seven men, though killed many
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Wyre Forest Family Rambling Group
A THREE-MILE walk at Churchill, including the Roman road, will take place on Sunday, February 13. Those taking part should meet at Churchill Church at 2pm, and are asked to note that this walk is unsuitable for pushchairs. Contact the walk leader on 01299
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Cats Protection
THE problems of old age is being tackled in the latest leaflet, which looks at diseases of elderly cats. Like humans, cats suffer from age-related illnesses, and as they are good at hiding signs of illness, owners need to be on the look-out for clues
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Stourbridge and Kidderminster Caged Bird Society
THE annual meeting was held on January 11 at a new venue, The Woodman, Mount Pleasant, Kingswinford. Officers elected were: president A Dean, chairman D Ray, vice-chairman S Dall, treasurer D Sandham, secretary M Edmonds, publicity officer J Kimberley
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Wyre Forest Society
AN outdoor meeting, led by Paul Wright, will be held on Saturday, featuring "Tracks and Signs", starting at 10am from Hawkbatch car park, Bewdley. The annual dinner will be held on Saturday, February 19. For details on the society contact Sylvia Sheldon
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Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association
THE next meeting will be at 11.30am on Sunday, at the Territorial Army Centre, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster. For details telephone Ron Harris on 01562 820855.
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Severnside Ramblers
A WALK of about eight-miles duration around Shelsley Walsh, has been organised for Sunday. Ramblers are asked to meet at the Memorial Park gates, Park Lane, Stourport, at 10am prompt. For further details telephone Dillis Lacey on 01299 829204.
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Stourport Justice and Peace Group
THE January speaker was Malcolm Harper, talking about the problems of northern Uganda. On Wednesday, February 16, Rev Gerald England will give a talk entitled "Reflections on Zimbabwe Today". This meeting will be held at Areley Kings Methodist Church,
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British Sugarcraft Guild
AT the Wyre Forest branch meeting on Thursday, February 10 at Stourport community centre, in the Memorial Park, Lickhill Road, Cassie Brown will demonstrate how to make exotic flowers using sugar paste. She has won many awards for her work in this medium
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Take Heart
ON Monday, February 7, Geoff Gough will present "Heartstart" at The Briars Hotel, Habberley Road, Kidderminster, at 7.30pm. This latest meeting organised by the Wyre Forest heart support group asks "Would you know what to do if someone else's life depended
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Kidderminster Cycling Club
ON Sunday there will be two rides, leaving The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride, starting at 9am, is an informal ride with the destination to be decided on the day. The C ride will start at 9.30am, and this is a half-day trip to Ashwood Nurseries
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Kidderminster and District Archaeological and Historical Society
THE history of the Birmingham Pen Trade" is the subject of Brian Jones's talk on Wednesday, which will be given in St George's Church annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster. The meeting will start at 7.30pm, and visitors are always welcome, for a nominal
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Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners' Club
THE New Year season of programmes began with a demonstration of how to propagate all types of hard wood cuttings, root cuttings and berries, by Bob Hares, a Royal Horticultural Soceity adviser. He said this is the time to do hard wood cuttings from bushes
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Areley Kings Wives
WENDY Lee gave a talk on acupuncture at the January meeting. The annual meeting will be held on Thursday, February 10 at Areley Kings village hall, when past and future programmes will be discussed. A "Bring and Buy" sale will follow the business meeting
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Survey to provide important deer facts
AN explosion in the deer population has prompted the British Deer Society, a charity dedicated to the welfare of deer, to carry out one of the most ambitious deer counts ever conducted and is urging all those with an interest in wild deer to get involved
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Badsey
BADSEY SOCIETY: The AGM takes place on Friday, February 11, at Badsey Remembrance Hall. The meeting, which starts at 7.30pm, will be followed by a talk from Terry Sparrow on the Enclosure Act of 1812 and how it affected Badsey and Aldington. All members
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3/2/05 - Murphy called up to face the Tykes
PHIL Murphy is set to lock horns with his brother after being called up to face Leeds. The former Headingley second row forward is pencilled in to start for Worcester in tomorrow night's Premiership clash at Sixways after Tim Collier lost his race to
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Wood's rich run haul!
RICHARD Wood smashed the highest ever individual score in the WCB Indoor League but his magnificent efforts proved all in vain. The Ashton batsman hammered 71 as his side reached 129-6 against Elmley Castle after being reduced to 91-5 with Walt Rollett
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Amiss in chair
THE series of Winter Cric-ket evenings organised by the Worcestershire Society continues on Tuesday when the guest speaker will be Dennis Amiss. A Warwickshire player between 1960 and 1987, he scored more than 43,000 runs including 102 centuries and played
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3/2/05 - Harriers hit by mumps
A MUMPS outbreak means Kidderminster Harriers face an even bumpier ride at promotion chasers Scunthorpe on Saturday -- if they can field a team at all. Goalkeeper John Danby and defender Johnny Mullins have both gone down with the illness, while Blair
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Pledge on call chaos
THE number of staff able to handle phone calls from Wyre Forest patients when doctors' surgeries are closed is set to double following problems during the festive period. A survey by members of Wyre Forest Patient Public Involvement Forum and sixth formers
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Seeing is believing at Miniatura show
MINIATURA, the definitive international dolls' house show takes place at The NEC on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Countless houses in every shape, style, size and price range, by makers and companies from home and overseas, will be on show at
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Are self-help books really the answer?
MOST of us have some aspect of our lives that we want to change - go on admit it. Are you really happy in your job? Is your Mr Right really Mr Right or is he Mr Nearly There But Not Quite? And has your New Year's pledge to ditch those excess pounds or
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It would be a real mistake to miss it
FANS of the television comedy 'Allo 'Allo are in for a treat later this month when the stage version will be performed in Cleobury Mortimer. The play featuring Ren, Herr Flick and Captain Bertorelli - to name but a few of the hilarious characters - is
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Backs missed in defeat
Old Halesonians 35pts, Evesham 12 EVESHAM'S recent disastrous run of form continued on Saturday when, with numerous injuries to key backs, they were yet again forced to reshuffle their ranks. However, they started well with the pack out to prove a point
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Seven-up sparkler
WAYNE Panting netted the majority of silverware when the Evesham and District Disabled Association staged its annual presentation evening at Badsey Recreation Club. The ace angler picked up seven trophies from president Ray Woods, Journal sports editor
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It does him no credit
IN his latest on Chrissies (Letters, Wednesday, January 26), John Hinton seems to give the impression that the county council is incompetent. Why else would he claim that "an unelected pressure group", made up of unpaid volunteers with full time jobs,
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Back to days of the shire of Winchcombe
WHEN founded in 1860 the Journal was also known as The Four Shires Advertiser to reflect its broad reach across Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. However, in the distant past much of this area was covered by a single shire
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Reality of the banking system
OUR national news media reports that record profits of £30bn are expected to be announced by our high street banks within the next six weeks. Collectively, these private banks are understood to have increased their profits by 16 per cent to more than
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Jews, Christians, Muslims ... unite to save the world
CHRISTIAN Watch should understand that our America-worshipping media are just another example of the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah. The real axis of evil runs through Bush House in London and Hollywood, California. Their only reason for existing
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Join Nush in bid to fund the future
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Big Brother star Nush Nowak is vowing to wear her wishband to support the victims of the Asian tsunami. The 25-year-old blonde bombshell, who captured viewers' imaginations during Big Brother Four in 2003 is the latest celebrity to back
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Couple arrested in bid for Baby 81
The couple claiming tsunami Baby 81 were arrested today after they stormed into the Sri Lankan hospital where the baby is being treated. They rushed to the hospital after a court ordered lengthy DNA tests to determine whether they are his mother and father
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St John's man aids homeland rebuild
A SRI Lankan family living in St John's, Worcester, have been using their business to assist the clear-up operation in their home country following the Asian tsunami disaster. Kanduge Kumara, who runs Nagamochi Trading Company, a construction company
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You're bang out of order
A VALE woman who received a mock police file about a TV serial killer targeting people with her name has demanded an apology. Penny Dunkley, aged 50, from Clevedon Green, South Littleton, was sent the promotional pack for Channel Five's CSI:NY show last
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Matt's finish adds gloss to improved home show
Evesham 2, Warwick 1 EVESHAM returned to winning ways with a patient, well constructed victory against stubborn opponents. Stuart Bearcroft produced an outstanding performance to score the first goal and dominate most of the home side's attacks in a match
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Jethro's back at Glades
CORNWALL'S most famous comedian is to bring laughter to Kidderminster as part of his 30th anniversary tour. Jethro will be telling the "best" of his classic stories and some new ones when he brings his latest show to the Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre
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Soprano on song to boost appeal
A BRIGHT young soprano who has performed throughout the UK and Italy is to sing with Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra to raise cash for the victims of the Asian earthquake. Caroline Lester is performing in the second concert of the orchestra's 30th anniversary
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Folk club opening
THE Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club is opening tomorrow night with music from Stourport band, Sack the Juggler. Future concerts hosted by the organisation, based at Stourport Boat Club, include Steve Tilston on Friday, February 18, and Martin Carthy
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Jane celebrates new musical director role
AN Abberley music teacher is set to spend even more time making music with children after becoming musical director of a county theatre group. Jane Whittle has been involved with classical, jazz and popular music throughout her career. Her past jobs have
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Feel the beat of world rhythms
A NIGHTof multi-cultural song and dance by a band that has performed at festivals all over the world is happening this month in Kidderminster. Boka Halat, made up of five musicians who play 15 musical instruments, is performing at St Ambrose Parish Hall
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Ex-workers are invited to reunion
FORMER workmates at a Stourport company that closed more than 30 years ago are to hold another get-together following the success of their inaugural reunion. The ex-employees of Conayes Automatics first met up again a year ago, to catch up on what had
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Guides in drive for new leaders
LEADERS and members of Guiding groups are going on a recruitment drive in Kidderminster to boost the number of women helping run packs. The Kidderminster division of Girl Guiding UK will be in the town next month, encouraging women to get involved. Potential
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Fine form continues
Malvern 0, Pershore 4 THE visitors continued their good start to 2005 in the Coaching Solutions League with a sound success over Saturday's bottom of the table hosts. Pershore opened the scoring after a textbook training ground move saw Graeme Rushin
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Preparing for Festival curtain-raiser
STRATFORD Racecourse is already gearing up for its first National Hunt meeting of 2005. And, it certainly promises to be a thrilling starter on Monday, March 14 -the week of the newly extended four-day Cheltenham Festival. Irish Day is always an afternoon
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Pershore pepped up by pair's return to action
Pershore 20pts, Hereford 12 THIS was a terrific performance from Pershore as a much changed side is finally beginning to settle down. Boosted by the return of Jem Richardson and Levin Widmer they met Hereford, a side they had lost to last month, head-on
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Lost tablets may spark panic attack
PANIC attacks and paranoia could be provoked by swallowing tablets lost in Kidderminster, police have warned. Breathing and heart rates of anyone who has not been prescribed the methamphetamine tablets could cause the symptoms. Fifty of the 30mg tablets
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Darts and Dominoes leagues round-up
Evesham Ladies Darts League Results - Division One: Littleton Bowls 6, Beckford SC 4; Hospital B 6, Corner Cupboard 4; Golden Cross 7, Fairfield 3; Long Lartin B 2, Norton Grange 8; New Inn , Sun Nomads 5. Division Two: Long Lartin 8, Cider Mill 2; Ivy
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Town centre pub set to ban smoking
SMOKING is to be banned from one of Kidderminster's main town centre pubs. Customers at the Penny Black in the Bull Ring will not be allowed to light up as part of an outright ban by its owners, pub chain, JD Wetherspoons. Ye Olde Crown Inn in Bridge
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The Gentle Hook, Everyman, Cheltenham
THE late Francis Durbridge was probably king of the TV thriller writers back in the 1970s and his work sits comfortably on the stage, as shown in The Gentle Hook. An above average murder mystery that for once, thankfully, does not telegraph whodunnit
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Officers suspended
TWO police officers have been suspended while an investigation is carried out into an incident in Bewdley last November, a spokeswoman for West Mercia Constabulary has confirmed. Kate Tonge said the investigation was ongoing but she could not give any
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Search starts here for the future Miss World
DO you think you or one of your relatives or friends has what it takes to be the next Miss World? If so, now is your chance to prove it as the Shuttle/Times and News reports on the forthcoming Miss Worcestershire contest which could be the key to the
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Easy way to plan the perfect day
BRIDES-TO-BE picked up some great ideas for their "big day" when they turned out in force for Wyre Forest's leading bridal exhibition at The Stone Manor Hotel, Kidderminster, on Sunday. Nearly 200 future brides, deep in wedding preparations, were among
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It would be a real mistake to miss it
FANS of the television comedy 'Allo 'Allo are in for a treat later this month when the stage version will be performed in Cleobury Mortimer. The play featuring Ren, Herr Flick and Captain Bertorelli - to name but a few of the hilarious characters - is
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Sparkling night as aces honoured
SEVEN awards encompassing the same number of sports made for a sparkling night at Shakespearience last Sunday night, writes Mervyn Collins. The occasion was the third annual Stratford on Avon District Awards evening that recognised the talent, effort
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Elite stay on title course
Evesham and District Association REIGNING joint division one champions Wyre Elite look to be in pole position to retain the title after avoiding defeat against their two nearest rivals Bengeworth Tigers and Littleton Aces. Matt Hartwell scored a maximum
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Preparing for Festival curtain-raiser
STRATFORD Racecourse is already gearing up for its first National Hunt meeting of 2005. And, it certainly promises to be a thrilling starter on Monday, March 14 -the week of the newly extended four-day Cheltenham Festival. Irish Day is always an afternoon
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Latest crib league news
Evesham & District League Results - Division One: Angel Vaults 5, Rowing Club 4; Bidford RBL 3, Hospital Club B 6; Hampton WMC 4, Bretforton RBL 5; Norton Grange 5, Angel Vaults B 4; Hospital C 6, Railway Club 3. Division Two: Ivy Inn 4, Golden Cross
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Lanes for Wheelers
TEN hardy B riders from Evesham Wheelers set off into the lanes for last Sunday's club run. Members cycled through Ashton-under-Hill, Laverton, Wormington, Dumbleton, Grafton village and on to the coffee stop at Hailes Abbey. The return route was more
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Valentine's Day novelties
DO you run or work for a Worcestershire business that is selling Valentine's Day gifts with a difference? Have you found people are bored with buying roses and chocolates and want to buy their loved ones a novelty present this year? Call Evening News
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Polymer pioneer
MEDICAL history has been made in America thanks to an invention pioneered in Worcestershire. Surgeons in the US this week undertook spinal reconstructive surgery using a polymer implant developed by Redditch-based Surgicraft Ltd. The implant known as
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Marches Housing marching on in Hereford
MARCHES Housing Association, which last year marked its tenth anniversary is now celebrating another milestone following its acquisition of a block of apartments in Hereford. The block of sixteen homes in Old School Lane in Hereford has been acquired
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Music of Elgar to ring out
MUSIC by Haydn, Britten, Bloch and Elgar will be singing out from Evesham Arts Centre on Saturday, February 12. The Antara Quartet is set to be the group responsible, as the latest on the bill of the Evesham and District Music Society 2004 to 2005 season
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Show of Hands top the bill at first folk festival
FOLK fans will be descending on Chipping Norton this weekend for its first Folk Festival. The Theatre, the town's famous centre for the arts, is hosting the Chipping Norton Folk Festival on Sunday and famous names in folk are expected to get it off to
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What's on
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Library - Simon Deeley Trio with Sally Erskine and Mark Brown. Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall -The Legend of Sinatra featuring Gary Williams. Actress and Bishop - Rise. Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - A 60s Night
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Harvington
ST JAMES' CHURCH: There was a full church for the tsunami commemorative service held last Sunday evening - a service specially designed to commend the people of Harvington for their generous response to the recent disaster fund-raising appeal, to give
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Ilmington
PARISH COUNCIL: At their January meeting, chaired by Cllr Tony Wilkins, the parish council heard that the county council's rural estates services would be erecting this spring the replacement fence protecting the belt of trees planted on Mabel's Farm
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A landmark year to save grey partridge
THIS year is a landmark year for wild grey partridges which have suffered a massive population decline of 86 per cent over the past 25 years. But wildlife conservation charity the Game Conservancy Trust is confident it will mark the turning point for
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Pershore
GARDEN CLUB: The first meeting of 2005 took place on Thursday, January 27 at 7.30pm in Wulstan Hall at which Mr George Featonby took the chair. Betty Loach informed members of two trips she has organised, one on April 20 to Mrs Shacklock's Cotswold garden
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Pushing barriers
INTEGRATED dance company Jigsaw is returning to the Courtyard for its sixth year this weekend. Able-bodied and non able-bodied dancers aged between six and 60 will perform with swirling wheelchairs, pulsating rhythms and breathtaking moves. Jigsaw aims
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Classic drama is a battle for survival
IT is 50 years since William Golding's classic tale Lord of the Flies was published. The unnerving story follows a group of adolescent boys left on an uninhabited island after a plane crash. They must battle for survival - both against the elements and
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Rural shows may escape charges
MORETON Show organisers remain 'extremely cautious' about reassurances they will not face additional licence fees. Licensing minister Richard Caborn has indicated traditional county shows will not be asked to finance health and safety inspections by local
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Badsey
BADSEY SOCIETY: The AGM takes place on Friday, February 11, at Badsey Remembrance Hall. The meeting, which starts at 7.30pm, will be followed by a talk from Terry Sparrow on the Enclosure Act of 1812 and how it affected Badsey and Aldington. All members
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Restoration work now in full swing
WINTERTIME is when most of the large-scale conservation works take place out on the reserves. At this time of year most of the wildlife is dormant, so the inevitable disturbance that tree felling or other large-scale work causes is kept to a minimum.
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DANCING STAGE FUSION
THE dancing genre was first popularised in the arcades. Gamers would venture down to their local amusement park and make an absolute fool out of themselves jumping around and dancing to an awfully cheesy pop song. A few years ago the dancing genre was
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Fired up by book
FOLLOWING a long period of ill health after the breakdown of his marriage, Bromyard shopkeeper Julian Sergeant has published a beautifully illustrated, limited edition children's book, aimed at six to 10-year-olds. Dragon Tears is the poignant story of
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Seeing is believing at Miniatura show
MINIATURA, the definitive international dolls' house show takes place at The NEC on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Countless houses in every shape, style, size and price range, by makers and companies from home and overseas, will be on show at
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HABEAS CORPUS By Alan Bennett Rose Theatre
THE Nonentities' latest production is the best version of this famous play that I have ever seen and easily the funniest. The choice of cast was inspired, Trevor Bailey superb as the lecherous doctor, Arthur Wicksteed, and Nicola Blakemore acted her socks
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What's On in city and county
Theatre Feb 3-5, The Lady in the Van, Malvern Theatres, 8pm, Wed/Sat/Mats 2.30pm. 01684 892277. 4 Comedy Club, The Courtyard, Hereford, 8pm. 0870 1122330. 4-5 Jigsaw 2005, The Courtyard, Hereford, Fri 2pm, Sat 7.30pm. 0870 1122330. 4 The Knicker Lady,
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Aled on national tour
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Aled Jones is leaving his dancing shoes behind and returning to theatres nationwide in his normal guise as a singer. The singer, who came fourth in the popular BBC1 series, will be at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, next
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Touching the void
ART college student Rebecca Dearden doesn't like photographing people. "The power in that relationship, with the photographer in charge, is never something I've been comfortable with," she said. "Blind people represent the epitome of that one-sided relationship
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Folk club opening
THE Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club is opening tomorrow night with music from Stourport band, Sack the Juggler. Future concerts hosted by the organisation, based at Stourport Boat Club, include Steve Tilston on Friday, February 18, and Martin Carthy
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Jane celebrates new musical director role
AN Abberley music teacher is set to spend even more time making music with children after becoming musical director of a county theatre group. Jane Whittle has been involved with classical, jazz and popular music throughout her career. Her past jobs have
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Feel the beat of world rhythms
A NIGHTof multi-cultural song and dance by a band that has performed at festivals all over the world is happening this month in Kidderminster. Boka Halat, made up of five musicians who play 15 musical instruments, is performing at St Ambrose Parish Hall
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The Gentle Hook, Everyman, Cheltenham
THE late Francis Durbridge was probably king of the TV thriller writers back in the 1970s and his work sits comfortably on the stage, as shown in The Gentle Hook. An above average murder mystery that for once, thankfully, does not telegraph whodunnit
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It would be a real mistake to miss it
FANS of the television comedy 'Allo 'Allo are in for a treat later this month when the stage version will be performed in Cleobury Mortimer. The play featuring Ren, Herr Flick and Captain Bertorelli - to name but a few of the hilarious characters - is
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Music of Elgar to ring out
MUSIC by Haydn, Britten, Bloch and Elgar will be singing out from Evesham Arts Centre on Saturday, February 12. The Antara Quartet is set to be the group responsible, as the latest on the bill of the Evesham and District Music Society 2004 to 2005 season
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Fine form continues
Malvern 0, Pershore 4 THE visitors continued their good start to 2005 in the Coaching Solutions League with a sound success over Saturday's bottom of the table hosts. Pershore opened the scoring after a textbook training ground move saw Graeme Rushin
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Miss out on win again
Harborne III 2, Badsey Ladies 1 FOR the second successive week a poor start to the game led to defeat for Badsey against a team they could have beaten. In the first 20 minutes, Harborne laid siege to the Badsey goal and the defence had to be on top form
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Defence shines in a home draw
Bretforton 1, Lansdowne 1 LANSDOWNE came out strongly and in the first 15 minutes and caused Bretforton problems at the back but Bobbie Handley, Blanche Surman, Sarah Cooke and Liz Murray-White held strong. Handley made a number of crucial tackles, while
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Cubs dig deep for hedge challenge
A PACK of Cub Scouts donned wellies and jackets to help renovate a dilapidated hedge. The 9-12 year-olds from the 6th Worcester Kempsey troop, helped Worcester City Council Park Rangers repair the hedge, which has been damaged by rugby fans using a short
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Crufts picked us to be their faces of 2005
ONE Worcestershire woman and her dog have become the faces of this year's Crufts championships. Gemma Bettis and her Sealyham terrier, Deri, are pictured on the front of leaflets and posters promoting the world's most famous dog show. It takes place at
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Appalling
THE level of compensation given to families of British troops who are killed in action is "appalling", according to Hereford MP Paul Keetch. Dependants currently receive one-and-a-half times the soldiers' salary - £27,000 for a private earning £18,000
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BLOW TO TOWN AS MAJOR STORE PULLS OUT
THE doors are closing for good at one of Kidderminster's most popular stores, which has been drawing shoppers into the town centre for 35 years. News that Waitrose in the Swan Centre is to shut in July, when a new state-of-the-art outlet opens in Droitwich
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Exhibitions
MAC, Birmingham - Lost and Found, until February 27. Makeshift, until February 27. Room: Piujatat Hemmatat, until March 6. Jerwood Drawing Prize 2004, until March 6. Botanical Gardens, Birmingham - Marilyn & The Hollywood Greats, Sunday until Tuesday
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Sadness at town store's demise
AFTER hearing the news that Waitrose is going to close in the summer, shoppers told the Shuttle/Times & News they were surprised - and some devastated. Fitness instructor, Heidi Jones, of Roden Avenue, Kidderminster, said it was "probably one of the
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Praise for pensioner's yob battle
BRITAIN'S chief law lord visited Stourport to hear from a pensioner who had taken the fight against a teenage yob to the courts. The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, was told that striking at persistent offenders was the best way to split up gangs by Windmill
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Driver to face death charges
A 23-year-old man charged with causing death by dangerous driving has been committed to crown court for trial. James Francis Gilman, of Claerwen Avenue, Stourport, appeared before magistrates in Kidderminster on Tuesday and will appear before Worcester
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Judge rules in favour of girl, 11
ECCENTRIC old man, Wilfred Lamb, knew exactly what he was doing when he cut a former carer out of his £250,000 estate and left everything to an 11-year-old girl he treated as his own granddaughter, a top judge ruled. Judge John Jarvis QC said the way
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Computer suite opens at school
A STATE-of-the-art computer suite has opened at a Bewdley middle school and will be for use by residents as well as pupils. The £200,000 ICT building was opened at Wribbenhall Middle School in Stourport Road on Friday last week. The new centre is stocked
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Bourton-on-the-Hill
GRITTING IDEA: Questions have been raised regarding the large white bag of gritting salt placed near the telephone kiosk. This is a pilot program being undertaken by county highways to ascertain the feasibility of providing these instead of grit bins.
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Harvington
ST JAMES' CHURCH: There was a full church for the tsunami commemorative service held last Sunday evening - a service specially designed to commend the people of Harvington for their generous response to the recent disaster fund-raising appeal, to give
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Pershore
GARDEN CLUB: The first meeting of 2005 took place on Thursday, January 27 at 7.30pm in Wulstan Hall at which Mr George Featonby took the chair. Betty Loach informed members of two trips she has organised, one on April 20 to Mrs Shacklock's Cotswold garden
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Quality vital to process
FOR Mike Ridley, the chief executive of South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, to state that there is "not local support for the way forward" on the Malvern hospital consultation process, beggars belief. His statement, made at last night's trust board
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Players determined to put things right
THE players are determined to put the record straight tomorrow night. Certainly, after a poor first-half performance at Kingsholm, the squad want to hit back in the best possible way -- with victory over Leeds. We've been frank and honest in our assessment
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Appearances and Goals 2004/05
Dave Adey Apps 20, gls 0; Linton Bailey (1), 0; Richard Ball 6, 5; Leon Blake 27 (4), 5; Marc Burrow 18, 1; David Carns 15 (4), 3 (No longer with club); Jermaine Clarke 27 (7), 12; Tim Clarke 13 (1), 0; Steve Duncan 27 (3), 7; Aaron Farrell 1 (3), 0;
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Volleyball: Rachel stars in England games
KIDDERMINSTER volleyball dynamo Rachel Bragg is emerging as England's most potent weapon after helping them to cup success and starring in their World Championship qualifying campaign. Bragg, 20, was instrumental as the national team lifted the Novotel
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Badminton: Barnstorming Barnett's double delight
BEWDLEY badminton star Rob Barnett had cause for a double celebration when he won two titles at the Worcest-ershire Schools Badmi-nton Association championship. He triumphed in the u-17s boys singles final by beating Stourbridge's Rob Sansom before teaming
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Hockey: Stour start again with injury worries
STOURPORT are sweating on the fitness of a couple of key players ahead of their return to National League action at home to Bowden on Sunday (12.30pm). Their preparations for the home clash against their Manchester-based rivals were hit when they suffered
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Hockey: Fourth still on, vow Kidderminster
KIDDERMINSTER firsts knew they were in for a tough test at home to unbeaten league leaders Wednesbury on Saturday - and so it proved as they went down 4-2. Although the result sees the town team tumble down to sixth in the league, skipper Chris Pocknell
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Hockey: Six of the worst for Chaddesley
CHADDESLEY Corbett's losing run extended to six games when they went down 3-1 at Kynoch after failing to make the most of their possession. Playing with a virtually full strength side, Chaddesley controlled the first 25 minutes of the game although shots
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Away form key to top
SATURDAY'S derby triumph left Evesham United a nine-point advantage over seventh-placed Rovers. And, if Dave Busst's men can regain their form on the road that saw them unbeaten in the league until early December, then automatic promotion is theirs for
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"Cowardly" blast from boss
THE result of Saturday's Wor-cestershire derby could have been so different had Simon Fitter been sent off for a second minute challenge. As it was Evesham's 2-0 win cemented third place in the table and lifted them nine points clear of seventh in the
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Bowling: Table-toppers turn over Untouchables
TABLE-TOPPING Tornadoes cruised to an easy victory over Untouchables in the Gilt Edge Short Mat Bowling League. They completely controlled the first half and but for some damage limitation from the Untouchables skip, won have won by a greater margin than
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Latest news: Selection headache with unlucky Harriers down to just 13
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are in the grip of a selection crisis ahead of Saturday's trip to Scunthorpe with the worst case scenario of being down to just 13 available players. Harriers' senior playing squad of 22 is stretched to the limit with John Danby
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Snooker: Kidderminster and District League results
KIDDERMINSTER and District League. Monday results: Premier - St John's E 3, Snooks F 2; Bewdley 1, Franche D 4; Snooks A 4, St Johns A 1; Sporting v Pockets B - late result card; Division One - Franche B 3, Chester Road2; Pockets E 3, St Johns F 2; Snooks
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Match report: Perfect 10 from Stuart's men
Cambridge 1 Harriers 3 Mat Kendrick reports from the Abbey Stadium "PERHAPS, that's where we've been going wrong all season - playing with 11!" deadpanned Stuart Watkiss after 10-man Kidderminster gave their survival hopes an almighty boost. The Aggborough
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THE INVADERS Fear as travellers take over in St Peter's
ELDERLY residents have been left feeling "vulnerable" and "worried" after 30 travellers set up camp on a path 10 yards from a Worcester housing estate. The temporary camp sprung up on a pedestrian and cycle path alongside Broomhall Way, St Peter's, at
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Don't clog up A&E... Royal's run out of beds
RESIDENTS are being urged not to clog up the Accident & Emergency department at Worcestershire Royal Hospital after health chiefs revealed they have run out of beds. Hospital chiefs cancelled 20 operations and have been working round-the-clock in
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Car hit again by vandals
VANDALS targeted a Kidderminster man's car for the second time in a month, attacking it with a corrosive substance. In the latest incident, between 4pm on Tuesday and 8.15am on Wednesday last week, £500 of damage was caused to the front wing and bonnet
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ASBO breach denied
A 20-YEAR-OLD has appeared before magistrates in Kidderminster charged with breaking his anti-social behaviour order. Keith Dockerty, of Dunmere Drive, Kidderminster denied the charges of threatening to use violence and using foul and abusive language
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Five star schools in national spotlight
FIVE Worcestershire schools are celebrating being named among the educational lite in Ofsted's annual report. Himbleton CE First and South Bromsgrove Community High School were both recognised for "outstanding" performances during inspections in the last
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Tributes to the 'face of Acorns'
MOURNERS at the funeral for the little boy described as "the face" of life-limited children's charity Acorns heard he "inspired everyone he met". Hundreds packed the 12th century St John In Bedwardine Church in St John's, Worcester, yesterday to pay their
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Man admits damaging wife's car
A KIDDERMINSTER man admitted two charges of causing damage to his wife's car when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. Phillip Bennett, 30, of Dunlin Drive, Spennells, was remanded on bail for a pre-sentence report by Judge David McEvoy QC. Bennett also
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Stolen moped is wrecked
A MOPED stolen from Stourport was found wrecked beyond repair later the same day on the Sandy Lane side of Hartlebury Common. The 49cc white Honda Vision had been parked in the car park outside TP Activity Toys in Severn Road on Tuesday, January 18 and
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Chefs will work in sync
A CHRISTIAN centre in Malvern is finally set to plough ahead with a £20,000 extension - almost a year after the project was announced. Work will start on the kitchen extension - at The Lyttelton Well in the town's Church Street on Monday - and is expected
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Forced to leave home
A COUPLE from Dines Green, Worcester, fear that they could end up on the street after their house was repossessed. Worcester County Court has ordered Andrew and Sharon Marshall, who have two children, aged 15 and four, to leave their property in Raleigh
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Living in fear of yobs
WHAT has happened to the police in Kidderminster? I am a 70-plus pensioner, living alone, and recently I have been targeted by a group of teenage lads and girls, throwing eggs, stones etc at my windows. Then they stood outside my house and said they were
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SAS mourn death of a colleague
SOLDIERS at Hereford's SAS base are privately mourning the death of a colleague in the Hercules plane crash in the Iraqi desert. Acting Lance Corporal Steven Jones, who was aged 25, was the only soldier on board. He lost his life with nine other servicemen
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Thanks for help after fall
I WOULD like to express my thanks to all those people who came to my assistance on Sunday, January 16, when my mother had a fall at the end of George Street, Kidderminster. Without your help I would not have been able to have coped with the situation
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Shop theft sparks alert
WOMEN have been warned to keep an eye on their handbags following a theft at a Bewdley shop. The fake brown leather bag, worth £30, was stolen from Editions in Load Street at about 5pm on Friday, January 21 after being left unattended briefly. The bag
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'Hello' and a smile aids recuperation
I WANT to express my thoughts on the care received by my mother-in-law, during a stay in Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Putting medicine to one side for a moment - you are left with people and it is how these people are cared for that concerns me, and
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Missing planters
EIGHT stone planters secured to the wall of a house in Kidderminster were stolen. The planters, which were 2ft by 2ft patterned Cotswold stone, were on a wall on the front of a house in Hillside Drive between 11pm last Thursday and 8.30am on Friday. A
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Harriers Arms AC
There will be a meeting on Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Harriers Arms. New and old members are asked to attend.
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Privatising roads with 'access only'
ONCE again our councillors are seeking to cause division in our society by creating no-go areas for motorists in Kidderminster. I refer, of course, to their constant efforts to gain "access only" orders on certain traffic relief roads, thus creating "
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Andy appointed to new county role
ANDY Norman has been appointed as the inaugural county development manager for the Worcester-shire Football Association. For the past four years, he has been football development officer for the Association, working alongside Julie Leroux, Girls and Women's
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County Cup semis for a triumphant quartet
FOUR members of the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League progressed to the semi-finals of the WFA County Cups. Ambassador reached the last four of the Junior Cup with victory at Perrywood Res and the league is guaranteed a finalist in the Minor Cup as
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Curtain-twitchers will quickly brand children criminals
FURTHER to Mrs Watkins's letter "Playing is not anti-social", I too was incensed at the wording in the Crime Services Agency booklet which listed "children playing" alongside "power tools" and "loud music" as examples of anti-social behaviour in Wyre
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Black Boy AC
Woodland View: I Perrins 9-10, B Yapp 7-9, K Beard and R Moule 6-9. The next match will be at Haye Farm on February 13 - anglers should meet at Dog Lane car park, Bewdley, at 8am. The draw will be made at 8.30am.
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Bidford title hopes get booster
THREE matches in Herald Division Two of the Stratford Alliance produced 24 goals with the game involving the least amount of attacking activity giving an insight into the destiny of the championship. Bidford travelled the short distance to face Alcester
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PO closures to add to queues
I FEEL that the closure of sub-post offices is nothing short of ridiculous, taking into account the number of offices and the total population of the town of Stourport and district. Only three offices will be left in business. They are: one village post
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Semi sorrow as Spa sink Littleton
Droitwich Spa 2, Littleton 0 LITTLETON'S topsy-turvy season continued when they were knocked out at the semi-final stage of the Worcestershire Junior Cup. Saturday's defeat followed an excellent win in midweek when they travelled to Tipton and returned
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Sam strike a sinker
Bredon Harriers 2, Vale Wdrs 1 MIKE Jellett gave Wanderers the lead and a familiar take was unfolding for the Harriers. However, they stuck to their task thanks to the efforts of Paul Merchant and Rory Johnson and Saul Powell levelled matters. There were
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How can they justify OK for mast?
I AM one of the residents of Cairndhu Drive, Kidderminster, who has objected to every single application by Vodafone to erect a mast at Greenhill industrial estate. On my return from the Christmas break I read that permission has been granted. Further
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From the archives
100 Years Ago February 4, 1905 It is not often that one hears such a direct conflict of evidence as was heard in a case at Evesham County Court on Saturday/ A travelling draper sued a labourer for goods supplied, and stated that he received the order
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Tomkinsons AC
A contest will be held on Sunday on the BAA Staffordshire/Worcest-ershire Canal, bridges 26-27 (Caunsall). The draw will be made at the venue at 8am.
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Lose weight or divorce!
AN Evesham man who weighs 28 stone is risking his marriage as well as his health because he is failing to shed the pounds. Graeme Williams, aged 47, from Abbey Gardens has been threatened with divorce by his wife Rosemarie unless he loses weight. The
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Seeing civic hall slip into neglect
IN answer to John Cotterell's letter in the January 20 issue, I fully agree that a public meeting is required to decide the future of the town hall in Kidderminster. However, while they are at it, why not hold another to discuss the fate of the Civic
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Bewdley: Rooney-esque wonder goal sets up three in a row
HOLDERS Bewdley Town FC are in their third Worcester Junior cup final in a row -- thanks to a wonder goal described by manager Craig Payton as "Rooney-esque" Ben McCloughlan's screaming volley was enough to seal a 2-1 sem final win over Tenbury and set
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Stars place charity's work in the spotlight
THE work of a Cotswold charity that keeps alive the idea of beating swords into ploughshares will be highlighted by Comic Relief on Sunday. APT Enterprise Development, which has been based near Blockley for more than 20 years, is also launching a new
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Roar of approval for Lions
I WISH to thank members of Kidderminster and District Lions who came up with over £5,000 to fund security fencing and two new safety doors now installed at Stourport Social Day Centre. We are extremely grateful to all Lions members for giving their time
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Chaddesley: We need to rebuild, says boss
DESPITE Malvern's 4-1 victory inflicting another defeat on Chaddesley Corbett FC, boss Martin Westcott remained upberat and pledged to focus his attention on team rebuilding. Chaddesley took the lead against the run of play, but were soon put in their
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Toddler's finger stuck in the hole in the wall
A two-year-old girl was rescued by the fire brigade after getting her finger stuck in a wall grid by a cash machine. Davina Phillips, 35, was with her daughter Rebecca when she stopped at an HSBC bank cash machine in Bridge Street, Evesham last Saturday
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Ballard saves day
Evesham Utd U-11 A 1, Churchdown Panthers 1 PANTHERS netted on the break to take the first half honours but the second period saw United put the visitors under pressure. The prolific Henry Woods was being tightly marked but the deserved equaliser arrived
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Limited power of wardens
I WOULD like to comment on the article in the January 20 issue of the Shuttle/Times & News regarding the new powers given to Wyre Forest Community Housing wardens. Although I welcome their presence and am sure they will make a difference, I would
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Youth: Terry's all goals in Franche win
FRANCHE Boys under-14s marched through to the last four of the Worcester County Cup with a 3-0 quarter final victory over Enville Athletic. A Terry Link hat-trick was enough to secure their passage to the semi finals with Michael Hyde the man-of-the-match
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Family mourns for Vale rock star Jim
THE father of 60's rock star Jim Capaldi, who was born and bred in Evesham, has told of his heartache following the death of his son. Mr Capaldi, the 60-year-old drummer for psychedelic rock group Traffic, died from stomach cancer at a Harley Street clinic
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Semi-final in balance
Evesham Utd U-14 1, Gloucester City 2 THE performance of both sides was dictated by the heavy pitch and passing football was at a premium in Saturday's Amros Cup semi-final first leg. City made the better start and were the greater attacking force in
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Mum's love for son who died in crash
A VALE teenager who died in a helicopter crash will be remembered for lighting up his family's life at his funeral tomorrow. James Tartaglia, aged 15, from South Littleton, was killed alongside his father, Allan, when the Jetranger 206B they were travelling
