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Paul spot on to rescue Rovers
STRIKER Paul Szewczyk saved toothless Bromsgrove Rovers' blushes from the penalty spot, as basement boys Egham came close to taking an unexpected share of the points at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. Hopes had been high with the return of fit again
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Boars snuff out drop worries
HOCKEY: Bromsgrove 1st XI 3 Bartlaston 1st XI 0 BROMSGROVE secured their place in the West Midlands Division One for another season with a comfortable victory on Saturday. After flirting briefly with the bottom two the Boars' second straight win in a
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X-Power put pedal to the metal as Olympians sign up
THREE of Britain's heroes from the 2004 Athens Olympic Games are being sponsored by MG X-Power. Rob Hayles, Chris Newton and Paul Manning, part of the quartet which won silver medals in the team pursuit, are members of the cycling team sponsored by the
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Dream day for soccer mascot
EVERY little boy's dreams came true for eight-year-old Liam Marler. Not only did he get the chance to have a kick around with his heroes at Anfield, he was also looked after by his favourite player, Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard. Liam - who plays for
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Sounds aloud
THE beautiful tones of the Alcester Male Voice Choir will be ringing out in the superb acoustics of St Bartholomew's Church in Tardebigge. More than 60 male voices will be heard in the concert on Saturday, March 19. Judith Land, founder and director of
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Test your fitness at the shops
SHOPPERS in Worcester city centre will be able to try out the latest state-of-the-art fitness equipment in between bagging a bargain. CrownGate Shopping Centre has teamed up with Cannons Health Club to deliver Get Active half-term fun for all the family
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Gala evening at garden show preview
ORGANISERS of a special preview for a nationally renowned garden show hope to grow funds for charities. The Malvern Spring Gardening Show held at the Three Counties Showground, near Malvern, on Friday, May 13, to Sunday, May 15, is being organised by
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Premiere for piece
THE world premiere of a classical composition will take place at Bromsgrove's Guesten Hall on Wednesday, March 2, as part of Bromsgrove Concerts' Mixing Music series. New Music Players will fill the Avoncroft-Museum hall with their fresh sounds and a
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Phone box blast bid to take cash
A TELEPHONE box was blown up in an attempt to steal money from the cash box. Police believe a powerful firework had been taped to the phone and set off, causing it to explode. The explosion, in Long Bank, Bewdley, at around 7pm on Monday, blew out the
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Vandal targets cars
POLICE are appealing for information after a number of cars were deliberately scratched. About 15 cars are believed to have been damaged on the night of Monday, February 7, between about 7-8.30pm in Landor Road, Greenlands. Sgt Gerry McKenna said: "This
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Police hunt bail dodger
POLICE have issued a picture of a Redditch man they are seeking as part of a new operation to crack down on bail dodgers. Andrew Phillip Biggs, 37, is wanted on charges of assaulting a police officer and serious assault. His details have been released
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Woman hurt in bag snatch
POLICE are appealing for information after a woman had her bag snatched in Redditch on Thursday. The woman was in the car park of Matalan in Nailsworth Road at about 7.30pm when she heard someone running up behind her. A man snatched her bag, causing
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Party spirit is found wanting
Review - Party Piece at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday SURPRISINGLY disappointing comedy-drama considering Richard Harris's track record. Unfortunately the man who brought us such brilliant offerings as Outside Edge and The Darling Buds
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16/02/05 - Manager's bid to keep Walsall starlet
BROMSGROVE Rovers are hoping to persuade Coca-Cola Championship Division One side Walsall to extend promising midfielder Nathan Jameson's stay at the club. Jameson has impressed manager Jimmy Mullen since joining on a one month loan from the Black Country
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Are you listening, Tony?
OUR caring, sharing Government likes us to think it's listening to our concerns. Last year, it launched a consultation exercise called The Big Conversation, which encouraged us to express our views on anything from the health service to the economy. But
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SIX WINS TO PLAY-OFFS
ROD Brown has done his maths ahead of another crucial league run in for Redditch United. The Reds manager believes a play-off position is "well within their grasp" and admitted his side are just six wins away from another nail-biting end to the season
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Hospital scanner goes live
AN £800,000 MRI scanner went live this week at the Alexandra Hospital. The new machine, which has cost another £600,000 to install, will help diagnose a wide range of conditions. A hospital spokesman said: "MRI is increasingly being used to image and
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B&R are going up
Bromsgrove and Redditch Athletics Club secured promotion to division two of the Birmingham Cross Country League in the final fixture of the season at Chelmsley Wood on Saturday, February 12. Despite some of the club's top runners absent through illness
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Redditch fall behind
REDDITCH men had a chance to put their feet up after being without a league fixture this week and scheduled East Midlands Division One opponents Ashby cried off. But Redditch fell further behind the pace at the top of the West Midland league with Walsall
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Latest: Chairman could quit
COLIN Youngjohns has revealed he will quit as Kidderminster Harriers chairman if he does not have the continued support of the Aggborough faithful. The Harriers supremo has repeated his stance that he is only in "temporary" charge of the football club
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Newton says no to board return
LIONEL Newton has laid to rest rumours of his return to the Aggborough board this summer by declaring: "I'm not coming back." The former chairman agreed to attend the fans' forum on the request of successor Colin Youngjohns to end gossip sweeping the
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Hockey: Stourport
STOURPORT still trying to secure their National League Premier Two status after having to settle for a share of the points in a 2-2 draw with local rivals Bournville on Sunday. The match at Stourport Sports Club was played in poor conditions that sometimes
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Hockey: Kidderminster
KIDDERMINSTER maintained their charge on the second spot of the West Midlands Premier Division with a well-earned 6-3 home win over Solihull-based Old Silhilians. They can be especially proud after keeping their cool in what was a hard fought battle that
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Taking Russell for granted
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are asking too much too soon from find of the season Simon Russell, confesses boss Stuart Watkiss. The 19-year-old winger has been the silver lining on a cloudy campaign for Kidderminster since being thrown into the first team.
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Hockey: Chaddesley
CHADDESLEY Corbett put up a spirited display at in their 1-1 draw at Atherstone, coming home with a well-earned point, which with a little more luck could have been three. The West Mids League Division Two side had to play with less than a full complement
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Swimming: Wassell is leading gala girl for Forest
WYRE Forest Swimming Club's Vicky Wassell won a bronze medal in the first gala of the 2005 Worcester County Championships. She recorded a time of 10 minutes and 22.66 seconds to finish third in the 13 years age group 800m freestyle at Hereford. Also representing
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Dressing room is a positive place
STUART Watkiss has revealed the atmosphere in the Aggborough dressing room is unrecognisable from when he first arrived at the club. Other than vocal midfielder Dean Keates there was barely a peep form the rest of the Harriers squad, according to the
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Running: Fine finish for Feet
AMAZING Feet's men finished their cross country season in fine style at the last race of the Birmingham & District League at Stafford last Saturday. They coped with a waterlogged and muddy course in terrible weather to ensure the club finishes strongly
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Golf: Two aces in the pack
THERE were two aces in the Wharton Park pack when Judy Parmenter and Pauline Oliver sunk impressive holes-in-one. Playing off a handicap of 36, Parmenter's was a 111-yard par three, while Oliver, handicap 22, celebrated a 93-yard par three on the 15th
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Netball
NETBALL stars from a Kidderminster school are celebrating after winning the Wyre Forest Under-13 District Netball Tournament. The Holy Trinity girls won six games, beating off competition from seven schools and 80 players to clinch the top prize. Physical
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What's on guide
Wednesday February 16 FILM: Closer, mac, Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 6pm. LIVE MUSIC: Stan Webbs 'Chicken Shack', Huntingdon Hall, Deansway, Worcester. For tickets call 01905 611427. Thursday February 17 FILM: A Very Long Engagement, mac,
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Trivia
THE most unexpected result of the week on the Trivia scene was when Wyre Forest League's bottom club Cock A celebrated their first win of the season by beating The Angel, scoring 64 points in the process. Old Rose & Crown 'A', with a similar record
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Snooker
SNOOKS 'A' are making a big charge to try and close the gap on Premier leaders Snooks B in the Kidderminster and District Monday Snooker League. They beat Pockets 'B' Bye 5-0, while the only other contenders Franche 'D' had a good away win of 4-1 at St
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RAIN'S A PAIN
A WATERLOGGED pitch ensured Studley's tie against Ludlow was postponed but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Bees boss Kevin Rowlands. Rowlands admitted his side is now nearly running at 100 per cent with centre back Brett Fleetwood, striker
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Bromsgrove RFC First XV fixtures 2004/2005
HOME, away (Midlands One fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 4 BROADSTREET 29-0 Sat 11 Dunstablians 31-42 Sat 25 KETTERING 19-38 OCTOBER Sat 2 Leicester Lions 17-54 Sat 9 LUCTONIANS 17-12 Sat 23 Derby 16-9 Sat 30 LONGTON 32-15 NOVEMBER Sat 13 Scunthorpe
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Pond set for clean
FORGE Mill pond in Riverside could be cleaned up later this year when it is de-silted. Dead trees in the picturesque pond were recently removed by Redditch Council. Council officers told residents at an Abbeydale and Riverside Neighbourhood Group Meeting
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Romance, Robbie and rock
ROCK and romance feature in two contrasting shows at the Palace Theatre. On Friday, the nostalgia and romance of a festive Viennese evening is recreated with A Viennese Strauss Gala. The show, which has toured the country to rave reviews, is a choreographed
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Path may lead to a pub twist
STUDLEY Parish Council is investigating whether a footpath through the old Duke of Marlborough site in Alcester Road can be formally adopted as a public right of way. The site is currently empty and awaiting the start of work on a block of sheltered accommodation
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Parking causing concern
RESIDENTS in Abbeydale are still complaining about illegal and irresponsible parking. Many made their feelings known last week at a meeting with Redditch councillors and officers. Easemore Road and Dolphin Road were mentioned as particular hot spots.
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'Bullied' to give just £5 to police
HOUSEHOLDS in Worcestershire will face an average council tax rise of just over £5 to £143.17 to fund the police in 2005/6. However, members of the West Mercia Police Authority board accused the Government of bullying to keep the precept increase to less
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Landlord calls for drug-drop CCTV
THE landlord of a Worcester pub is calling for a CCTV camera to be installed outside his premises in a bid to combat a drugs problem he claims has blighted the area for years. The Evening News reported on Monday that the city council is on the verge of
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'Ginger Ninja' striker is back on pitch in jail team
DISGRACED former Kidderminster Harriers football star Lee Hughes has rediscovered his scoring touch, playing for his prison team. The one-time Premiership striker for West Bromwich Albion was back on the pitch - for prison side, Featherstone. The 28-year-old
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Police ask what worries you most
A QUESTIONNAIRE to identify Worcester residents' law and order concerns will be dropping through the letterboxes of 100 homes today. Worcester City Police has launched a pilot survey to identify the issues that most worry residents. "We want the survey
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Our kids are at risk from mast
PARENTS close to a golf course where there are plans to build a mobile phone mast say they are worried about the effect it could have on their children's health. Mother-of-two Cathy Foster, of Cover Green, Warndon Villages, says she would consider moving
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From unexceptional to top rank cathedral city
HISTORIC Worcester must pitch itself as a "top rank cathedral city" and compete with places such as Cheltenham and Bath to attract more tourists, industry experts have said. Consultants hired by the city council found that the visitors' view of Worcester
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Is Charlie an angel?
A NEW comedy by Alan Ayckbourn arrives at Malvern's Festival Theatre on Tuesday as part of a national tour. Drowning on Dry Land takes wry look at today's media-driven society and concerns Charlie, an A-list celebrity, played by Stephen Beckett, best
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Joy after flooding danger is averted
A BROOK that overflowed during last spring's flash floods - causing thousands of pounds of damage - is to be cleared following intervention by Warndon Village's new environment warden. The home of Alison Rogers, of Birchanger Green, was badly affected
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Top cop will be 'sadly missed'
HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out to celebrate the life of a former top cop tomorrow. Chief Insp Howard Radford spent 30 years in the police force in Worcester, Droitwich and Bromsgrove and was also well known in the worlds of horse racing,
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Black Boy AC
Result of match at Haye Farm: 1 P Walker 9-15, 2 G Yeomans 6-1, 3 B Hudson 5-2. Next match - Strawberry Pool 27/2 draw 8:30.
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Heta AC
There will be an extra match this Sunday on HETA draw 8.15 Results of last match: 1 D Ravenhall 23-10, 2 L Connolly 16-9, 3 K Moss 16-2.
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Chaddesley: Players' rallying call
CHADDESLEY Corbett's players have issued a "stick together" message after their cup hopes were ended with a crushing 4-0 defeat to Kington Town Reserves. Two goals in either half destroyed the home side who were unconvincing and played with a lack of
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Wrens Nest Angling Club
Result of the match on the Wrens Pool: 1 K Woodhead 37-2-0, 2 J Fox 17-8-0, 3 B Downing 14-10-0. The next match on February 27th on the Lyttelton pegs 65-79. If the river is unfishable contact Bill on 01562 850422.
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Pool Hall
Jack Green from Stourbridge landed 62lbs of fish, his best a 2 lb perch, with other weights varying from 11lb to 2lb bait used, corns, macaroni, maggot, fishing peg 8. Poole Hall Wednesday open. Cuckoo 1 Ivan Laight, 52lbs-2-0, 2 Pete Hodge, 45lbs-5-0
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Wolverley AC
Results, camp at Grimley: 1 R Marks, 16lb 15oz and Golden Peg, 2 M McGowan, 7lb 1oz, 3 J Walker, 6lb. Next match is at Haye Farm on 23/02/05.
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AGS runs the show
ATHLETICS: ALCESTER Grammar School runners picked up half of the awards on offer at the County Schools Cross Country Championships at Princethorpe College. The Birmingham Road School pupils took home four of the eight trophies including senior girls,
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Stourbridge Youth League: Tables
UNDER-8s DIVISION ONE P W D F A P Ferndle Fly 18 14 1 55 24 43 Nunnery Ls 17 14 0 62 16 42 Areley Kgs 21 11 2 46 39 35 Warndon L 17 8 3 27 33 27 Kidder Lion 20 6 6 25 26 24 Nunnery Spts 19 5 3 23 37 18 W For Panth 17 5 2 18 36 17 Mostyn Rng 19 2 1 9 54
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Kidderminster and district: Results and fixtures
Saturday results Premier: Areley Kings 6, Kings Heath Old Boys 0; Furnace Sports 2, Quarry Bank 1; Kinver 1, Norton Celtic 3; Parkdale Rovers 2, George and Dragon Colts 2; Wyre Forest 3, Top Bell 2. Division One: Clee Hill United Post, Wollaston Waterloo
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Chemist rota
REDDITCH town centre rota chemist is Church Green Pharmacy, 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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Moody free to leave for national job
WORCESTERSHIRE have revealed that Tom Moody would be "free to leave" New Road if he was offered an international coaching job. Chief executive Mark Newton, responding to fresh quotes from the Australian regarding his international coaching ambitions,
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Warriors duo in fight for places
PAUL Sampson is back in Sixways training. Worcester's winger, who underwent a minor shoulder operation last month, is fit for selection as the Warriors head to Harlequins on Saturday. Sampson's route back into the first team looks likely to be blocked
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Westfields hit back for derby draw
WESTFIELDS earned a valuable home point from a 2-2 draw with rivals Malvern Town at allpay.park last night. The Hereford side hauled themselves from 2-0 down in an exciting Travel Factory Alliance match in front of 143 spectators. It was an action-packed
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Championship joy for stars of future
JAMIE Mills claimed victory at the Worcester Junior Table Tennis Championships. The youngster won the under-14 singles title in the event at Christopher Whitehead High School. Mills -- the top seed -- beat David Hull-Blanshard 11-5, 11-5, 11-7 in the
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Studley are made to play waiting game
A WATERLOGGED pitch scuppered Studley Women's chances of playing their first game since January 23. The Bees ladies' game against Knowle was postponed because of the conditions and they will have to wait until Sunday, February 20 for their next fixture
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16/02/05 - Boars experience Long-ton wait
DIRECTOR of coaching Dean Ball has hit out at Longton after Bromsgrove's re-arranged match at Stoke was cancelled on Saturday. Once again the Boars were frustrated by poor weather as the second attempt to play this Midland Division One fixture was called
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Exclusion is cynical move
ALTHOUGH Gordon Selway was one of my opponents in the recent Slideslow election in Bromsgrove, the democratic process ran its course and the voters decided he was the best person to represent their interests in the council chamber. I suspect one of the
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25 years ago February 15, 1980
A SUGGESTION to change Bromsgrove's long-standing early closing day from Thursday to Wednesday was criticised by the town's trades council as pandering to the new supermarkets. Many stayed open late on Thursday nights. The council said a change would
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Goalkeeper error sends Spa spiralling to defeat
Droitwich Spa 1 Chelmsley Town 2 A STRING of errors ensured Spa slipped to their second straight defeat in the Midland Combination Division Two on Saturday. Droitwich produced their most disjointed performance of the season to hamper their promotion chances
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50 years ago February 19, 1955
IN his will, published this week, Douglas Ruxton Berwick, the founder of the Evergreen Scouts, in Bromsgrove, left £39,488 gross. He left the scout hut at Whitford Hall School to the owner, Mary Booker, for as long as she was in charge, otherwise to Bromsgrove
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Villa aim to sink Old Hill
FAIRFIELD Villa manager Neil Gallagher believes his side can knock Old Hill Town out of their stride when they clash on Saturday (2.45pm kick off). Despite Villa's inconsistent form the manager is sure that his side can get something from Old Hill. He
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Heritage goes
I AM a fourth generation living in Droitwich Spa and I am disgusted with the decision to 'incorporate the lido into the Lido Park.' Myself, and both my son and daughter learned to swim in the lido, and I would like to see my grandchildren enjoy the same
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Not listening
I CANNOT believe our councillors can be so stupid as to dismiss the ideas of the SALT campaigners to save the Spa's lido. Do they not listen to the people they are elected to represent? The town clearly wants the lido back yet the Conservative ruling
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Referendum
LET us have a vote for a referendum. I have not found anyone who agrees with any of Wychavon's plans for Droitwich Spa. Mr P Roberts (February 9 edition) is correct. We should go to Bromsgrove and Redditch and throw out Wychavon from Droitwich Spa before
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Losing our heritage
WELL, the news is out or is it news? Didn't we all know our local councillors on Wychavon District Council would side with Pershore and Evesham in destroying one of the few remaining bits of Droitwich heritage, the Lido. It is worth reminding the ratepayers
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Sad loss of Spa amenity
SURPRISE! Surprise! Wychavon District Council has decided in its wisdom that it would be in our interest to bulldoze an historic and valued amenity - our lido. Well done, you have finally succeeded in turning Droitwich Spa into a residential desert! Linda
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Puss on parade
CHURCHGOERS will be joining in the fun and shouting 'he's behind you' when Longbridge Methodist Church stage its annual pantomime, Puss in Boots, tonight. The Bristol Road South church will host the pantomime and the cast are hoping to raise stacks of
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Roses show
THE ROSE Theatre is donating proceeds from a special showing of the Alan Bennett comedy Habeus Corpus to its tsunami appeal on February 19. The move follows on from a previous night which raised £1,000 for the Kidderminster theatre's appeal. Tickets costs
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Swifts brag about Bragoli
STOURPORT Swifts chairman Chris Reynolds has hailed the form of on-loan youngster Dan Bragoli as a bright spot during the club's recent rut. While the Walshes Meadow men have struggled to pick up points in the last few weeks, the Shrewsbury Town midfielder
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Get on to a 'winner'
THE legendary film director, writer and food critic, Michael Winner, is a colourful figure who has led a remarkable life. A man with a reputation for being outspoken, he now comes to the Malvern Theatres tomorrow night to give a fascinating insight into
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16/2/05 - Players are happy with new system
I THOUGHT the response from the lads at Alfreton Town was terrific after the bad run we have suffered lately. It was an excellent performance from the team and it was pleasing to pick up a point, although I felt we shaded it and probably deserved to win
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Bromsgrove and District Canine Society
THIS is the society's 70th anniversary year, and the first show of the season was judged by long-time supporter of the society, Ernie Darby - championship show judge of gundogs and terriers. The special show drew a bumper entry of 116 dogs. To commemorate
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The disabled are treated like second-class citizens
I FEEL appalled at the way we are treated by the public because we have a physical disability. It is as if we are second-class citizens. I am actually a fully trained nurse, but only receive a small disability pension, upon which I am expected to pay
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Spadesbourne Ladies Club
CHAIRMAN Betty Long opened the meeting and greeted 60 members and visitors to the club. After the minutes were read, she commented on how much the members had enjoyed their luncheon and entertainment at the Bridges Restaurant at the end of January. As
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Worcester Birmingham Canal Society
Our February meeting was an illustrated talk by one of our long standing members, Colin Scrivener. It was entitled Margaret, Sheila and Hazel. He took us on a journey through his canal boating life starting with a holiday on a horse drawn hostel boat,
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Chaddesley Corbett WI
We were delighted that we had two speakers at our February meeting. Our first speaker was Peter Graham, who spoke enthusiastically about Fairtrade. This is an organisation, which gives growers in Africa and other countries a fair price for their crops
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Raising cash for tsunami victims
A BUCKETLOAD of cash has been donated to The Mayor's Appeal to help the victims of the Asian tsunami. More than £2,000 was handed over to The Mayor of Worcester Allah Ditta from Drummonds bar. A collection of top musicians gathered at the bar in New Street
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Tony Blair 'sails' into Upton Warren
PRIME Minister Tony Blair visited Upton Warren Outdoor Education Centre yesterday to publicise the announcement that teachers who follow Government guidelines on school trips will not be prosecuted. Mr Blair had a safety briefing with a group of children
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Over-60s hit by charges
A GROUP of elderly residents could lose monthly outings because their housing trust has demanded nearly £600 a year from them. Members of the Over 60s Club, the oldest of which is 89, meet each week for two hours at Windsor Gardens Hall. The club is a
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Tapping into the right number
ROTARY club members are hoping for kind-hearted donations to help turn mobile phones into water. The Rotary Club of Lickey Hills will be at Morrisons, Great Park, Rubery, from this Friday to Sunday to collect old and unwanted mobile phones for recycling
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Working together
A STOKE Heath resident, who received an award for his work with Neighbourhood Watch, has got together a team of people to help crack anti-social problems in an alleyway. George Verney, who won a prestigious Home Office award for taking a stand against
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Action taken at crossing
ROAD safety experts leapt into action after a nine-year-old schoolgirl was in a near-miss with a car. The Charford First School pupil was very shaken after a car nearly hit her as she was crossing the A38 by-pass on her way to the Charford Road school
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The Motorcycle Diaries (15)
The Motorcycle Diaries is an honest and touching film about a young Argentinean's physical - and spiritual - journey that forges his character as a future revolutionary. Ernesto Guevara (Gael Garcia Bernal) sets off with his best friend Alberto Granado
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Tory 'death wish' claim
A LEADING Conservative, who is a victim of a cull of county councillors, has accused the party in Bromsgrove of having a 'death wish.' June Longmuir, who has been a member of the party for nearly 50 years and has represented Bromsgrove South for the past
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Farewell Valerie
A POPULAR care worker bid farewell to a Droitwich Spa residential home after 30 years of service. Staff and residents at Rashwood Care Home presented Valerie Sivell with flowers and gift tokens to say thank you for three decades of hard work. Valerie
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Project will aid others
CASH saved by parishioners at two churches who have given up some of life's little luxuries for Lent, are set to make a life changing difference for a family thousands of miles away who have virtually nothing apart from hope. Worshippers at St John's
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A bright idea
PINT-SIZED conservationists have brought colour to the grounds of a Spa care home. Tots from Droitwich Spa Nursery and Kindergarten have been planting bulbs in the garden of Dorset House residential home in Blackfriars Avenue. The project is part of the
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Former police chief dies
A FORMER police chief inspector for Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa has died at the age of 70. At the peak of his career with the force, Howard Radford was the deputy sub-divisional commander of Bromsgrove and Droitwich police. He received many commendations
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Hunters to stay defiant
AFTER around 200 years the Worcestershire Hunt is set to come to an abrupt end even though supporters are remaining defiant. Their last legal hunt is set to take place tomorrow (Thursday) at Park Hall, Bradley Green, before the new Hunting Act comes into
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Through the doors
TOWNSFOLK can find out how refurbishment work at an historic Droitwich Spa church is progressing at an open day this weekend. Cannon Sheila Banyard, of St Andrew's Church, is inviting residents through the doors this Saturday between 9.30am and 1pm. The
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Festive firs will live on
PEOPLE in the Bromsgrove district have really branched out this year to make it a record one for recycling Christmas trees. The Yuletide spirit will live on thanks to the area's green keen eco-warriors. Thousands of people took up Bromsgrove District
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Return tickets are abolished
RETURN tickets have been abolished on a well-used Droitwich Spa bus service. Passengers of the Westlands to Droitwich town centre bus, operated by First, are no longer able to buy a return ticket for their journey. Commuters are now only able to buy a
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Lido row splits town council
A row over the bleak future of Droitwich Spa's historic Lido erupted as civic leaders were urged to support SALT's snubbed plans. Spa mayor Councillor Anne Taft (Con-South East) suggested the town council send a letter to the district council asking them
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16/2/05 - Moody free to leave for national job
WORCESTERSHIRE have revealed that Tom Moody would be "free to leave" New Road if he was offered an international coaching job. Chief executive Mark Newton, responding to fresh quotes from the Australian regarding his international coaching ambitions,
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Sarah's on the ball
A SPA sports fanatic has netted the perfect job of scouting for Thierry Henrys and Ashley Coles of the future. Sarah McAuley, formerly a pupil at Droitwich Spa High School, has been chosen to be part of the Arsenal education initiative, known as the Arsenal
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Shameless - Series One (15)
BASED around the dysfunctional Gallagher family living on a rundown, troubled Manchester estate, Shameless is a work of genius. Despite only being 20, eldest child Fiona (Anne-Marie Duff), finds herself playing mother, father, agony aunt and principal
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Resident Evil: Apocalypse (15)
AS someone who hated the first film, I didn't hold out too much hope for the sequel. However it wasn't as bad as first feared and actually managed to show a modicum of intelligence - an improvemement over its predecessor. This basically takes up the story
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Wimbledon (12)
FROM the creators of Notting Hill and Four Weddings comes this tennis tale which fails to serve up anything other than a bland, predictable love story, listless acting and a script which seems to get bored of itself half way through. Peter Colt (Paul
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Hanson Underneath
Can it really be eight years since the Hanson kids brought out the nauseating MmmBop? Few records could have been derided and yet hummed by so many. Well, those fresh-faced American brats are still around and have just released their third album. Gone
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BLAIR ROLLS INTO TOWN
THE Prime Minister swept into Redditch yesterday in a ''back to the people'' exercise - but he denied his visit was anything to do with the forthcoming General Election, widely believed to be in May. Tony Blair was accompanied by new Education Secretary
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Muted reply to criticism
With the exception of Mr Bailey's witty response and the perceptive observations from Mr Bradley (Chronicle, February 9), I find the reaction to my letter criticising the Alcester Frieze disappointingly muted. I was rather expecting something in the order
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Crash youth dies
A WINYATES Green teenager has died after he was in collision with a car in Mappleborough Green. Nicholas Andrews, 17, of Prestbury Close, suffered serious head injuries near the Dog island where the Henley Road meets the A435 on Friday, February 4. The
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Jumping to help Shiromi
THE plight of the Sri Lankan foster daughter of a Redditch couple left homeless by the tsunami disaster is at the heart of a new appeal to raise cash for aid. Shiromi Gamage, 27, lived in Redditch for nine months in 1990 when she had plastic surgery on
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Drivers' road claims pour in
CLAIMS for compensation have flooded in from drivers with windscreens and paintwork damaged by the surface of a "diabolical" Redditch Road. Since the Alvechurch Highway (A441) was originally resurfaced in August 2003, Worcestershire County Council has
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Shedding light on past secrets
STUDLEY Parish Church is preparing to open its doors for a fascinating insight into some of the historical secrets in and around the Norman church. The evening has been organised for Wednesday, February 23, at 7.30pm. The Rev Richard Deimel said some
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Blow for shop staff
HOPES the Redditch branch of Allders might have been bought by another company and saved have been dashed. Staff at the department store have now been told the shop will close on March 25. It is a blow for the 155 staff who had held out hope that another
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Construction offers great careers
ONE of the most stupid decisions ever made in the further education sector, when administered by the old Worcestershire County Council, was to close down the building department in the late 1960s at Bromsgrove College of Further Education. Courses available
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The tentacles of Brussels
THE letter you printed from Mike Sheppard of UK Independence Party (Advertiser, February 9), was brilliant in its down-to-earth exposure of the workings of the European Union an clearly demonstrates that to gain our country back, we have first of all
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Tories will ruin local economy
I READ with interest the letters of Barry Gandy, husband of the local Conservative Party leader Carole Gandy, and Juliet Brunner, Conservative councillor for Matchborough (Advertiser, February 9). I will remind them both of a few truths. It was the Tories
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Stalwart honoured
A WOMAN who has worked tirelessly for the good of her community since the 1960s is to be rewarded for her sterling efforts tomorrow. Wychavon District Council is to award Cookhill councillor Eileen Payne a bursary of £200 to mark her achievements. The
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Held for bungled getaway
A bungling getaway driver crashed into a brook after his accomplices staged a terrifying shop robbery in Redditch. Alan Beamish borrowed his girlfriend's car for the crime - and was easily traced from the registration number. Police were waiting for him
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Please keep Redi Centre
WE are coming to the end of the present financial year and the question of cut-backs will arise, despite Redditch council taxpayers almost certainly having to pay more. May I, as a user of the Redi Centre, make a plea for it to be allowed to continue.
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Footbridge tragedy
A HEADLESS Cross woman fell to her death from a footbridge at Webheath. The body of 53-year-old Alison Clarke, of Mason Road, was found on the A448 Bromsgrove Highway at 7.45pm on Thursday. She was pronounced dead on arrival at the Alexandra Hospital.
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Letter from Westminster
I WAS in Gateshead last weekend listening to the Prime Minister launch Labour's pledges for the next General Election, whenever that may be. Building on the simple promises made and delivered in previous elections, the new pledges are more ambitious and
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Beoley WI
THE president welcomed members and visitors to the meeting. Preparations are well under way for the 75th birthday party to be held next month. Details were given of an outing to Bakewell in April and a theatre visit in March to see The Merry Widow. Information
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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2004/2005
HOME, away (Dr Martens Division One West fixtures unless stated) JULY Tue 20 Stratford Town (Friendly) 1-1 (Frost) Sat 24 AFC TELFORD (Friendly) 2-1 (Szewczyk 2) Tue 27 HEDNESFORD TOWN (Friendly) 1-2 (Frost) Thu 29 KOREA UNIVERSITIES XI (Friendly) 1-4
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Runners make immediate return
JAMES ADIE led Bromsgrove and Redditch Athletic Club's team home as they secured promotion to the Birmingham Cross-Country League Division Two. Adie was the highest finisher from B&R, crossing the line in seventh at Chelmsley Wood. The team sealed
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Boars snuff out drop worries
HOCKEY: Bromsgrove 1st XI 3 Bartlaston 1st XI 0 BROMSGROVE secured their place in the West Midlands Division One for another season with a comfortable victory on Saturday. After flirting briefly with the bottom two the Boars' second straight win in a
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Spa lose thriller
HOCKEY: Droitwich 1st XI 2 Walsall 1st XI 4 SPA'S grip on the top spot in the West Midlands Hockey League Division One loosened when their main rivals defeated them on Saturday. The leaders were rocked by two second half goals as Walsall cut the gap between
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Droitwich thrash Evesham
HOCKEY: Droitwich ladies 1st XI 5 Evesham ladies 1st XI 3 CAPTAIN Sue Williams lead by example with a hat-trick as Spa came from behind to win Saturday's friendly derby clash. Williams had put her side 1-0 up in the first half, but Evesham replied with
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Friends of Coughton Court
IN January, the Friends held their annual lunch at Kings Norton Golf Club. After the meal, Ralph Richardson gave an entertaining talk entitled Syrup of Horehound and Other Matters. Ralph gave a picture of life in 1905 through the columns of the Redditch
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Leaders continue to dominate
IT WAS business as usual as the top two cruised to victory in the Bromsgrove and RedditchTable Tennis League Division One. Defending champions Lickey Monarchs have found a worthy contender for their title this season in Cofton Hackett B, but kept the
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Men's Probus Club of Alcester
THE 212th meeting took place on January 26. There were 34 members in attendance with nine apologies. President Horace Jobson welcomed everyone, especially John Bingham, attending as a guest of Vernon Munton. Congratulations were extended to Eric Portman
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Redditch Art Circle
THERE was a good attendance for the first meeting of year, the first part of which was the AGM. The minutes of the previous AGM were read and approved and various reports presented. Barbara Winfield was elected chairman and Derek Luke treasurer. Both
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Blaze show promise as mature Kings win it
BROMSGROVE Blaze B showed signs they can match the best in the Worcestershire Junior Division - despite losing to Kings School 64-22. Blaze's young team produced a gritty display to match a more experienced side for long periods. However, as the game
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Studley Daytime WI
THE meeting on February 2 began with a lively talk by Yvonne Caswell from the sports and leisure department of Stratford Council on the need for daily exercise, followed by an opportunity to practise exercises involving the joints which less able people
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Building firm foundations
A MAJOR new vocational training initiative for the Midlands kicked off in Redditch on Friday with the launch of "Skills4Work: Experience Construction". The scheme has been developed by Redditch Council and funded by Advantage West Midlands (AWM), to the
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50 years ago
February 18, 1955 THERE were some people in Redditch living in "damnable circumstances", Councillor JH Taylor told last week's meeting of Redditch Urban District Council's estates committee. The sub-committee had been amazed at the quality of some of
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100 years ago
February 18, 1905 WALTER Cresswell, market gardener, Alcester, was charged with having no control over a horse and trap on Unicorn Hill, Redditch, on February 4th. Police Constable Gittus proved the case and defendant was fined 2s 6d and 5s 6d costs.
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Speed van set to allay fears
A MOBILE speed camera site is to be set up on a accident blackspot in Alcester after workers from a nearby company said their lives were being put at risk on a daily basis. The site site will be located on the Arden Road, which has a history of collisions
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Charge is just not the ticket!
A Bidford Parish councillor is furious after receiving a parking ticket when a faulty machine stopped him from paying. Bill Gerrard realised he had a Stratford District Council parking ticket when he returned from a meeting at the council house on Thursday
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Jail suicide rate drops
BLAKENHURST Prison is no longer the worst in England and Wales for suicides, new figures have revealed. But it was still one of the top 12 in the suicide shame list last year, according to the Howard League for Penal Reform. In 2003, the prison had five
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Couple's 50 golden years
DANCING helped keep John and June Quirke together during their courtship and early married life and although they no longer take to the dance floor they are still in step. Mr and Mrs Quirke, 72 and 70 respectively, will be celebrating their golden wedding
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An Antipodean deal in thespian training
A SMALL drama-based training company in Welland, near Malvern, has managed to secure new clients "Down Under" after delivering some taster sessions last August. Nelson Training, in conjunction with the New South Wales and Queensland Chambers of Commerce
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New flat fares on the buses
NEW flat fares on buses have been introduced by operator First in Redditch. The changes follow the introduction of a £2.5 million fleet of buses to the town and have been introduced to simplify matters for passengers, said a company spokesman. The price
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Skills Station ready for those little shortages
EMPLOYERS are now a click away from solving skills shortages thanks to a new website. The Skills Station, a one-stop training advice shop for Herefordshire and Worcestershire businesses, has just launched www.skillsstation.co.uk Designed to support the
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I will 'bill' PO over closures
AN angry Abbeydale man has decided to take matters into his own hands following recent post office closures. Pete Farman, of Easemore Road, is distributing forms to residents near Abbeydale post office so they can note the extra expense, time and inconvenience
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Warehouse plan set for green light
IT looked as if controversial plans for a new storage warehouse and production unit in Washford would finally get the go-ahead last night - despite neighbours' fears about noise, increased traffic and noxious fumes. Preliminary permission has already
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Cash plea denied
SOUTHCREST and central residents have rejected a request from the Redditch Pakistani Community Forum for £500. The forum wanted the cash from the neighbourhood group budget for two office chairs, stationery, two ink cartridges and a photocopier maintenance
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Raising the roof
A CLASSIC choral concert will raise the roof of a Bromsgrove school on Saturday, March 12, at 7pm. South Bromsgrove High School, on Charford Road, will be filled with the sound of Handel's Messiah in aid of the Leukaemia Research Fund and kind-hearted
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Paradise is the place
LOVERS of Schubert and Haydn could make the trip to Birmingham to see a trio perform next month. Birmingham Chamber Music Society is presenting The Altenberg Trio, who will be playing works by the two composers as well as Kubelik, at Adrian Boult Hall
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Building on success
ORGAN music lovers will relish the latest concert by the Redditch Organ and Keyboard Society next Monday. The concert will be held at the Studley Village Hall from 7.30pm. Last month, the society held its first concert there. Chairman Reg Casely said:
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Premiere for piece
THE world premiere of a classical composition will take place at Bromsgrove's Guesten Hall on Wednesday, March 2, as part of Bromsgrove Concerts' Mixing Music series. New Music Players will fill the Avoncroft-Museum hall with their fresh sounds and a
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Party spirit is found wanting
Review - Party Piece at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday SURPRISINGLY disappointing comedy-drama considering Richard Harris's track record. Unfortunately the man who brought us such brilliant offerings as Outside Edge and The Darling Buds
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Is Charlie an angel?
A NEW comedy by Alan Ayckbourn arrives at Malvern's Festival Theatre on Tuesday as part of a national tour. Drowning on Dry Land takes wry look at today's media-driven society and concerns Charlie, an A-list celebrity, played by Stephen Beckett, best
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What's On Guide
Thursday, February 17 The Who's Tommy, Birmingham Hippodrome. Until February 26. Tickets from 0870 730 1234. Party Piece by Richard Harris, Festival Theatre, Malvern. Until February 19. Tickets from 01684 892277. An evening with Michael Winner, Forum
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Puss on parade
CHURCHGOERS will be joining in the fun and shouting 'he's behind you' when Longbridge Methodist Church stage its annual pantomime, Puss in Boots, tonight. The Bristol Road South church will host the pantomime and the cast are hoping to raise stacks of
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Get on to a 'winner'
THE legendary film director, writer and food critic, Michael Winner, is a colourful figure who has led a remarkable life. A man with a reputation for being outspoken, he now comes to the Malvern Theatres tomorrow night to give a fascinating insight into
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Dance school pupils learn from a master
TALENTED pupils from a Bromsgrove dance school took part in a masterclass from a West End dancer earlier this month. The young dancers from Martina Ponsonby's Stage Door Dance Academy grooved their way through the workshop given by Simon Harper, a principal
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Resident Evil: Apocalypse (15)
AS someone who hated the first film, I didn't hold out too much hope for the sequel. However it wasn't as bad as first feared and actually managed to show a modicum of intelligence - an improvemement over its predecessor. This basically takes up the story
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Wimbledon (12)
FROM the creators of Notting Hill and Four Weddings comes this tennis tale which fails to serve up anything other than a bland, predictable love story, listless acting and a script which seems to get bored of itself half way through. Peter Colt (Paul
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Getting all steamed up
A NEW musical work will be staged at Kidderminster Town Hall on Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5. Seven Rides for Severn Lovers will be performed by school choirs from the around the district from 7pm. It will celebrate the history and heritage of the
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Sounds aloud
THE beautiful tones of the Alcester Male Voice Choir will be ringing out in the superb acoustics of St Bartholomew's Church in Tardebigge. More than 60 male voices will be heard in the concert on Saturday, March 19. Judith Land, founder and director of
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What's on guide
Wednesday February 16 FILM: Closer, mac, Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 6pm. LIVE MUSIC: Stan Webbs 'Chicken Shack', Huntingdon Hall, Deansway, Worcester. For tickets call 01905 611427. Thursday February 17 FILM: A Very Long Engagement, mac,
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Romance, Robbie and rock
ROCK and romance feature in two contrasting shows at the Palace Theatre. On Friday, the nostalgia and romance of a festive Viennese evening is recreated with A Viennese Strauss Gala. The show, which has toured the country to rave reviews, is a choreographed
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Events to light up the city
WORCESTER'S Swan Theatre is the venue for the launch of the city's third annual Festival on Tuesday, February 22, from 7.30pm. This year, the Worcester Festival will be even longer, taking place from Saturday, August 6, and running for 23 days until Monday
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Roses show
THE ROSE Theatre is donating proceeds from a special showing of the Alan Bennett comedy Habeus Corpus to its tsunami appeal on February 19. The move follows on from a previous night which raised £1,000 for the Kidderminster theatre's appeal. Tickets costs
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Tommy hits town
CLASSIC musical Tommy roars into the Birmingham Hippodrome to rock the second city for ten tuneful days from today. Hot-property actor Jonathon Wilkes, who has enjoyed success in the Rocky Horror Show, Godspell and Grease, takes centre stage as the deaf
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The Motorcycle Diaries (15)
The Motorcycle Diaries is an honest and touching film about a young Argentinean's physical - and spiritual - journey that forges his character as a future revolutionary. Ernesto Guevara (Gael Garcia Bernal) sets off with his best friend Alberto Granado
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Shameless - Series One (15)
BASED around the dysfunctional Gallagher family living on a rundown, troubled Manchester estate, Shameless is a work of genius. Despite only being 20, eldest child Fiona (Anne-Marie Duff), finds herself playing mother, father, agony aunt and principal
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The Futureheads The Futureheads
The Futureheads are a Sunderland quartet with a small handful of ideas but rather too many allusions to The Jam. And though pop freaks get understandably excited when an ostensible new talent flies the flag for loud guitars and all things rock 'n' roll
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Hanson Underneath
Can it really be eight years since the Hanson kids brought out the nauseating MmmBop? Few records could have been derided and yet hummed by so many. Well, those fresh-faced American brats are still around and have just released their third album. Gone
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Richard is bound for Beijing
A LICKEY END athlete is preparing for an oriental adventure after being selected to compete in the Beijing Special Olympics World Games in 2007. Richard Murphy, 16, is set to rub shoulders with thousands of competitors from all over the world. Father
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Raising the roof
A CLASSIC choral concert will raise the roof of a Bromsgrove school on Saturday, March 12, at 7pm. South Bromsgrove High School, on Charford Road, will be filled with the sound of Handel's Messiah in aid of the Leukaemia Research Fund and kind-hearted
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Getting all steamed up
A NEW musical work will be staged at Kidderminster Town Hall on Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5. Seven Rides for Severn Lovers will be performed by school choirs from the around the district from 7pm. It will celebrate the history and heritage of the
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Paradise is the place
LOVERS of Schubert and Haydn could make the trip to Birmingham to see a trio perform next month. Birmingham Chamber Music Society is presenting The Altenberg Trio, who will be playing works by the two composers as well as Kubelik, at Adrian Boult Hall
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Building on success
ORGAN music lovers will relish the latest concert by the Redditch Organ and Keyboard Society next Monday. The concert will be held at the Studley Village Hall from 7.30pm. Last month, the society held its first concert there. Chairman Reg Casely said:
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County people needed for TV show
CHANNEL 4's property programme Location, Location, Location is looking for Worcestershire house-hunters in need of help. The show's professional property hunters, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer, are taking on the challenge of finding dream homes. No
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Post office hit by raiders still shut
A VILLAGE post office remains closed almost one month after armed robbers stormed the building and threatened staff with crowbars. Following the traumatic incident, the sub-postmaster of Eckington Post Office, Rob Hickie, stepped down and the Post Office
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Jude Law to judge Hereford film
A PANEL of celebrity judges, including Hollywood star Jude Law, is deciding whether movies made by young filmmakers from Hereford will scoop awards at a star-studded ceremony later this month. The three films - all produced in collaboration with the Rural
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A trolley good idea
YOUNG people from Warndon will be doing their bit to clean the area up when they take part in a "trolley dash". Community Support Officers Joanna Isaac and Lee Russell are calling on young people to join in the fun by competing to clear the shopping trolleys
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Dream is now reality
A TWELVE-year dream to open a community centre in the heart of Worcester has finally been completed. The £1m City Centre Community Centre was opened yesterday on Midland Road, just off Wyld's Lane, after nine months of building. "It's a place where people
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2004/5 Season
The Travel Factory Midland Football Alliance Saturday, February 19: Malvern Town v Boldmere St Michaels (3.00). Tuesday, February 15: Coalville Town v Malvern Town (7.45). Saturday, February 26: Rushall Olympic v Malvern Town (3.00). Saturday, March 5
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Farewell to top official
WARWICKSHIRE County Council's chief executive Ian Caulfield is to retire in July. Mr Caulfield, who was awarded the CBE in the Queen's millennium Birthday Honours for services to local government, has been at the council for 27 years, 18 of them as chief
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Paul spot on to rescue Rovers
Saturday, February 12, 2005 STRIKER Paul Szewczyk saved toothless Bromsgrove Rovers' blushes from the penalty spot, as basement boys Egham came close to taking an unexpected share of the points at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. Hopes had been high with
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Woman foils bag snatch
A MAN who tried to snatch a bag in Park Farm ran away empty-handed after the owner refused to let go of it. The man approached the victim at 8.40am last Wednesday in an alleyway linking Crossgate Road and Little Forge Road. After a short struggle, where
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Two arrested after late-night disturbances
TWO men were arrested following two separate disturbances in Redditch on Monday night. The first was a report of damage to a window at the Black Horse Pub in Mount Pleasant at about 11.30pm. A second man was arrested following an allegation of damage
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Benbow's double century
MIDFIELD stalwart Mark Benbow reached another landmark for Bromsgrove Rovers by making his 200th appearance for the club in Saturday's home win over Egham. Benbow, who has won over the fans with his whole-hearted performances, was presented with a bottle
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Sugg's Jamaican adventure
ENGLAND'S blind cricket team wicketkeeper Luke Sugg has just returned from a three game series of Jamaica. The St Augustine's High School pupil was part of all star team organised by the World Blind Cricket Council that took on a Jamaican team who played
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GB call-up for archery ace Mynott
REDDITCH archer Jonathan Mynott has been selected for the Great Britain team. Mynott, who is currently ranked fifth in the UK and first in the county, qualified for the World Indoor Archery Championships in Denmark in March after arrowing through the
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Bees to hold memorial tie
A LAST minute change in venue has seen the annual Sean Holmes Memorial Trophy move to Studley FC's Beehive ground this year. It's the third year running the competition has been organised and this year the Mayfly Old Boys take on a Mayfly '84 onwards
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Conway defends his injury record
Physio/general manager Jim Conway has defended his handling of Iyseden Christie and Reuben Hazell and trumpeted his record for pinpointing and treating injuries. He has been criticised for sanctioning the signings of the two long-term casualties, who
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John glad he didn't join Shrews
JOHN McGrath has stoked up the heat ahead of Kidderminster's relegation clash at Shrewsbury by revealing: "I'm glad I didn't move to Gay Meadow." McGrath was on the verge of signing for the Shropshire club after a successful spell on loan at the end of
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Colin: We're friends and foes
CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns is desperate to avoid relegation after seeing the effect it had on his old mate, Shrewsbury director Keith Sayfritz. The pair will get chance to catch up with each other during this weekend's clash at Gay Meadow. And their conversation
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Darts: Ex-world champ gives tips to Hook
KIDDERMINSTER'S up-and-coming darts professional Chris Hook received some top tips from Keith Deller when the former World and British champion stopped off in town for an exhibition match. Hook, from Marlpool, took on the 1983 world champion and current
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Christie and Hats backed by boss
IYSEDEN Christie has been dubbed Kidderminster's "get out of jail card" by expectant boss Stuart Watkiss as the striker nears the end of his injury hell. Watkiss is hoping Christie will have a similar impact to the one he made when he managed the burly
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Jim didn't fix it for Youssou in Grimsby clash
PHYSIO Jim Conway has finally broken his silence over the controversial incident which saw him leave an injured Harriers player to limp half the length of the pitch. Youssou Diop hobbled from the goal-line to the tunnel on the half way line at Grimsby
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Swifts slip to close defeat
STOURPORT come face-to-face with Cinderford Town for the first time this season when the pair meet in Southern Football League Division One West at Walshes Mea-dow on Saturday. And Swifts will be hoping for a return to winning ways after last weekend's
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16/2/05 - Preece focusing on City keeper hunt
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece has targeted James Coates as a potential name to face Vauxhall Motors and solve his goalkeeping dilemma. City's number one stopper Danny McDonnell is suspended for Saturday's relegation six-pointer at St George's
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Report: Harriers fail to box clever again
Harriers 0 Chester 1 Mat Kendrick reports from Aggborough IF HARRIERS concentrated more on what was happening in the box rather than what was on it, they might not be in this mess. Stuart Watkiss was quick to criticise his players for putting the telly
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Judo: Wyre Forest stranglehold
THE Rhydd Covert Charity Judo Competition for newcomers to the sport saw Wyre Forest almost completely dominate the county open event. Hosts Samurai Judo Club took six gold medals out of the 10 categories, with Bewdley Judo Club securing a further three
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Motorsport: Stroud is proud to be a Panther
HARTLEBURY race team Panther Motorsport have signed a promising young driver to lead their attack on this year's Formula BMW championship. Ex-Formula Ford racer, Aaran Stroud, 20, became the first driver to sign with the team, following a successful test
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Table Tennis
THE top match in the Kidderminster Table Tennis League ended all square with second-placed Harriers A drawing with third-placed Jims Gym B. Jims Gym C scraped a 6-4 win against Bewdley winning the doubles in the fifth game. Results Division One: Jims
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Volleyball
CLEOBURY Mortimer men's hopes of keeping up the pressure on West Midlands Men's Volleyball League division one leaders Wombourne were dashed with a home defeat to the pacesetters. After a successful week with wins over Tamworth B and Telford in the cup
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Billiards
LEADING billiards players from across the country will descend on Kidderminster for the English Amateur Billiards Championships this weekend. The intermediate stage of the sport's oldest competition takes place at Pockets Snooker Club in Church Street
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Backing for site facelift scheme
A MASSIVE facelift of one of Redditch's most significant archaeological and ecological sites has received the backing of national historic environmental group English Heritage. The launch of the Moons Moat project is pencilled in for October, just a year
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Chess
KIDDERMINSTER Pawns were beaten 3-1 at home to Malvern in the Worcester and District Chess League first division. Full results (Kidderminster first): M Riley 0, B Turner 1; Dave Close 0.5, I Clarke 0.5; Mike Kitchen 0, G Herbert 1; Clive Billings 0.5,
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Special Olympics: Medal haul
MEMBERS of the Special Olympics Worcestershire squad were among the medals at an indoor athletics event hosted by their South East counterparts at Thames Valley Athletics Centre in Eton. Results: Debbie Allen-Trew- 60m bronze; Richard Allen-Trew 60m silver
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Centre in line for a revamp
A COMMUNITY Centre at the heart of Batchley is set to be extended and refurbished to answer growing demand. Redditch Council is developing plans to extend Batchley Community Centre in Cherry Tree Walk, though nothing definite has been decided yet. The
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"Make or break" time for double cup hopefuls Alvechurch
Alvechurch boss Peter Frain believes the next four weeks could "make and break" his Lye Meadow teams' season. The next few weeks will see the Redditch Road club face two semi-finals as they take on Racing Club Warwick in the Polymac Services League Cup
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Major facelift begins
WORK will begin today on a £150,000 scheme to tidy the Church Green West area. The work will last for four to five weeks and will include replacement/re-alignment of kerbs, reconstruction of footways, alterations to the William Street junction, carriageway
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Brucey bonus for Naheed?
A TOP Redditch junior football coach has pulled a few strings which could see Birmingham City manager Steve Bruce in town on Friday. Naheed Khan, head football coach for the Sports Development Unit at Redditch Council, was given the VIP treatment at the
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Cash puts green sites in the pink
TWO Redditch areas of natural beauty are to get makeovers thanks to a £500,000 Government grant. Redditch Council carried out an audit of its parks and green spaces to see where the money could be put to good use and the first two areas chosen were Morton
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Blair snubs Worcester!
TONY Blair has snubbed county residents, refusing to answer important questions, when he visited Worcestershire yesterday. The Prime Minister declined to speak to the Evening News as to why the county receives such a raw deal in Government funding. Officials
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Village fighting to keep its pub
VILLAGERS near Malvern have not given up hope of an historic pub, once frequented by heavy rock superstar Ozzie Osbourne, re-opening. Speaking to the Evening News, Cradley resident Sally Ramsden - one of the Cradley Crown Crusaders behind the campaign
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Hyprocrite history
THE Liberal Democrat's newest county councillor once described the party as "hypocrites", it has emerged. Joy Bushby last week announced that she had left the Conservative Party after 35 years' membership. However, the Evening News can reveal that in
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From quarry to barge, not lorry
THE first major freight traffic to use the River Severn for more than 10 years will take to the waterways next week. Barges will start plying the River Severn between two quarries near Upton-upon-Severn on Monday, each boat carrying the equivalent of
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Events to light up the city
WORCESTER'S Swan Theatre is the venue for the launch of the city's third annual Festival on Tuesday, February 22, from 7.30pm. This year, the Worcester Festival will be even longer, taking place from Saturday, August 6, and running for 23 days until Monday
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Moorlands Farm
Wednesday Open - 14 fished - Bank 09/02/05 1 Paul Cahill (Moorlands) 37-10-0 Peg 26, 2 Ralph Baxter (Gloucester) 29-5-0 Peg 11, 3 Dave Highfield (Moorlands) 18-6-0 Peg 23. Thursday Costcutter- 23 fished - Meadow & Silver 10/02/05 1 Colin Pace (Bilston
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What's On Guide
Thursday, February 17 The Who's Tommy, Birmingham Hippodrome. Until February 26. Tickets from 0870 730 1234. Party Piece by Richard Harris, Festival Theatre, Malvern. Until February 19. Tickets from 01684 892277. An evening with Michael Winner, Forum
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Bewdley: New boys on board
BEWDLEY Town boss Craig Payton has continued his policy of giving local players a chance by snapping up two Wyre Forest lads. Payton took advantage of his West Midlands League division one side's free weekend to bolster his playing staff for their final
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Gilt Edge AC
Match fished Lyttelton 80-88. The result of the first contest for 2005: 1 Frank Guest 3lb 1oz, 2 Ray Evans 1lb 14oz, 3 John Gale 1lb 4oz. The contest this Sunday will be held on the canal Lyttelton 1-20 bonemill. Would members please ring the secretary
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Old Bear AC
First contest Sunday is on Canal Bridges 9.10 Oldington also first round k/out, names on list and meet at venue for 7.30. BAR Licence required to fish.
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Record breaker
TENNIS: A record number of teams entered into the Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League for the coming season have forced the league to open up another division. Last season's record breaking number of teams has once again been topped with more clubs from
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Park Inn AC
Poole Hall Kingfisher: 1 Kevin Driver 27-0-8, 2 Stu Cambell 13-9-8, 3 Carl Carter 11-1-0, 4 Mark Pearce 8-2-0. Next contest Sunday, February 20 at Haye Farm.
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Stourport Youth League: Priest's double has Ferndale lads flying
FERNDALE Flyers remain in top spot in the Under-8s Division One after their 3-1 away win at Mostyn Rangers with Ben Priest scoring twice and Sean Wills adding the third. Josh Powell scored the Mostyn Goal. George O'Neill was the hat-trick hero as Nunnery
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Woodward Grosvenors AC
Result of contest fished Sunday at Larford Lakes (Burr): 1 H Tombs 26lb 4 oz, 2 T Hyrons 23lb 3oz, 3 P Bruce 20lb 9 oz, 4 K Higinsons 16lb 8oz, 5 S Campbell 15lb 4oz.
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Kidderminster and district: Tables
SATURDAY PREMIER P W D F A P Kinver 15 10 1 43 25 31 Cradley Hth 13 9 3 36 13 30 Wyre For 14 9 2 36 23 29 Brintons 12 7 2 34 14 23 Two Gates 16 7 2 46 31 23 Areley King 14 6 3 32 24 21 Norton Cel 14 6 3 26 22 21 George & Dr 14 5 5 37 26 20 Parkdle
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Women's football: Worcester win hurts Harriers
WITH Kidderminster Harriers Ladies' match at Stoke City postponed, attention turned to their reserves who were beaten 2-1 at Worcestershire County League leaders Worcester City. In muddy conditions, Harriers' mid-table seconds took the game to their high-flying
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Kidderminster Carolians
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians kept their recent mini unbeaten run rolling with a battling 7-7 draw in a friendly at Kings Norton. After vital Midlands Three West North victories over Wednesbury and Telford, KCs produced another hard-working display. Despite
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Stourport
STOURPORT'S disappointing season continued with a 34-10 friendly defeat at Upton. Both sides were closely matched first half with the lineouts and the scrums fairly even. It was Upton who led 5-3 at the break after opening the scoring with a try with
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Cleobury Mortimer
CLEOBURY kept their winning form ticking along with a 15-0 victory in their practice match at Bromyard. Prolific Paul Hulland ran in his 22nd and 23rd tries of the season with Julian Harding completing the scoring with a penalty and a conversion. The
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Chaddesley Corbett
IT was a disappointing weekend for Chaddesley Corbett as Malvern did the double over their firsts and seconds. The firsts could only manage two Nick White penalties as they were soundly beaten 26-6. And although tries from Andy Shaw and John Elliott ensured
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Eagles claw out result
Inkberrow Eagles under 11s came from behind to grab a point at Kempsey Colts after drawing 2-2. The Eagles started slowly on a boggy Kempsey pitch and went two goals down after 15 minutes. But the Eagles grit shone through and Ali McGillivray's deflection
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Preece focusing on City keeper hunt
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece has targeted James Coates as a potential name to face Vauxhall Motors and solve his goalkeeping dilemma. City's number one stopper Danny McDonnell is suspended for Saturday's relegation six-pointer at St George's
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Watkiss admits wing target could be out of reach
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Stuart Watkiss was today waiting on an answer from wing target Wayne Corden. But Watkiss admitted this morning that Coca-Cola League Two promotion chasers Scunthorpe United could now be classed as "favourites". The 29-year-old
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Cup date has to be called off
BROMYARD Town's eagerly awaited West Midlands League Premier Division Cup visit to leaders Tipton Town tonight has been postponed. Tipton have cancelled the fixture due to their FA Vase replay against Jarrow Town on Saturday. Bromyard beat the Black Country
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Double sporting success
WORCESTER Sixth Form College is celebrating a double sporting success with victories in basketball and cross country. The college's basketball team have been crowned British Colleges Sport West Midlands regional champions. Worcester came out on top at
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Facing a big game
"THIS will be our biggest game of the season so far," said Headless Cross Ladies boss Rob Auld ahead of his team's showdown in the semi-final of the Hereford and Worcester County Cup. Cross are preparing to take on neighbours Kidderminster Ladies in the
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Striker misses must win game
STRIKER Richard McGuire misses Droitwich FC's match away at Handsworth United tonight as Spa try to stop the rot (7.45pm kick off). McGuire, who has been in prolific form for Spa as they carved out a 12 game unbeaten run in the Midland Combination Division
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16/2/05 - Warriors duo in fight for places
PAUL Sampson is back in Sixways training. Worcester's winger, who underwent a minor shoulder operation last month, is fit for selection as the Warriors head to Harlequins on Saturday. Sampson's route back into the first team looks likely to be blocked
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SIX WINS TO PLAY-OFFS
ROD Brown has done his maths ahead of another crucial league run in for Redditch United. The Reds manager believes a play-off position is "well within their grasp" and admitted his side are just six wins away from another nail-biting end to the season
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Boars experience Long-ton wait
DIRECTOR of coaching Dean Ball has hit out at Longton after Bromsgrove's re-arranged match at Stoke was cancelled on Saturday. Once again the Boars were frustrated by poor weather as the second attempt to play this Midland Division One fixture was called
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16/2/05 - Watkiss admits wing target could be out of reach
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Stuart Watkiss was today waiting on an answer from wing target Wayne Corden. But Watkiss admitted this morning that Coca-Cola League Two promotion chasers Scunthorpe United could now be classed as "favourites". The 29-year-old
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Time everyone was shown more care and compassion
NOW the Government plan to alter the way it approaches 'Incapacity' I feel strongly that it should make its plans clear before the more sensitive people who are on incapacity benefits get frightened and unduly anxious. In the days of three million people
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Traffic must slow down
WHEN are we going to slow down the traffic flow through Lickey End? At current vehicle speeds we are liable to get a serious injury, or even a death. The problem often starts at the M42 at the Old Forest, now the Harvester. Some vehicles think that they
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Cleanliness of ward 16
HAVING listened to a talk on Women's Hour on the radio about the complete lack of hygiene in hospitals, I feel I have to write about Ward 16, of the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. Before admittance, a letter tells the patients that Ward 16 is a 'bug
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Problem just moves on
HAVING read the latest Labour newsletter, I was pleased to see that with the help of our committed Labour councillors and the backing of their party the local police have managed to make Rubery recreation area (park to you and me) an alcohol free zone
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Strung along!
REDDITCH RFC's friendly match-up against neighbours Woodrush ended after just 15 minutes of play. The man in black was unable to continue after pulling a hamstring and with the scores still point-less the match was abandoned. Redditch will be hoping to
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Manager's bid to keep Walsall starlet
BROMSGROVE Rovers are hoping to persuade Coca-Cola Championship Division One side Walsall to extend promising midfielder Nathan Jameson's stay at the club. Jameson has impressed manager Jimmy Mullen since joining on a one month loan from the Black Country
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Benbow's double century
MIDFIELD stalwart Mark Benbow reached another landmark for Bromsgrove Rovers by making his 200th appearance for the club in Saturday's home win over Egham. Benbow, who has won over the fans with his whole-hearted performances, was presented with a bottle
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Frustration at cancellation
BRETT Allard's senior Alcester side were left with a blank weekend after scheduled opponents Droitwich 2nds cried off at the eleventh hour. A frustrated Alcester are now without a run out before they resume league action on Saturday in one of their toughest
