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Exhibitions
Bevere Art Gallery, Worcester - Seascapes, until May 5. City Art Gallery and Museum, Worcester - Spotlight on Eduardo Paolozzi, until April 23. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow - Angela Martin's Cartoons and prints, until May 1.
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Tune in and check it out
HEREFORDSHIRE student band The Myth has reached the final six of the BBC Midlands Today School of Rock competition. The six put the band together while they were pupils at Fairfield High School, Peterchurch, and have been playing together for over three
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As bold as brass
TARRINGTON Brass premiered the Anthem for Tarrington last week. The piece, composed by Lt Col Trevor Sharpe, consists of a fanfare and march and was commissioned to celebrate the pride that Tarrington has in its village and its band. The idea was inspired
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On the road
ONE of America's outstanding folk singer songwriters, Kreg Viesselman, is appearing live at CARAD on Saturday. "Heart wrenching, warm, poignant - yet laced with acrid wit" is how his effortless style has been described. His husky road-worn voice and country
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Fladbury
PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the parish council meeting on March 21. Bus stop - northern travel direction: A new signpost and hard standing have been installed. The chairman will chase up the official opening date. VE/VJ 60 years celebration: It was decided
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Disability isn't preserve of elderly
ONE or two of our senior citizens seem to be in need of a little education about disability. I wonder if I may be permitted, through the pages of your newspaper, to offer some enlightenment? I am a 46-year-old man with multiple sclerosis. My mobility
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Learn the tricks of trade at RSC event
FAMOUS names, backstage secrets and acting tips from some of the best in the world - it's all in an open day at your friendly neighbourhood local internationally famous theatre complex. The Royal Shakespeare Company is celebrating the Bard's birthday
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Theatre groups vie for UK drama title
DRAMA groups from all over Worcestershire are converging on Evesham Arts Centre on Saturday for the Worcestershire Theatre Festival of One Act Plays. In two sessions, at 1pm and 6.45pm, seven local theatre groups will be joining in, hoping for a place
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A 'racy' Merry Widow
'LOVE, lust, sex and money in the 'gay Paris' of the daring and hedonistic 1920s' is the setting for The Merry Widow at The Theatre in Chipping Norton this weekend. Curtain Call's own artistic director Robert Martin-Oliver is presenting a 'racy' new translation
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Cream of the crop
Hereford Courtyard have plenty to shout about, with a week of interest, thrills and spills ahead. On Tuesday, Ludlow-based company Pentabus focuses on the Herefordshire Strawberry debate, which hit national headlines last year. Strawberry Fields is based
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Tale spin
THEATRE company Propeller delivers a stunning new retelling of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. For the past seven years Edward Hall and his distinctive all male theatre company have been thrilling audiences world-wide with their breath-taking and energetic
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Are you a winner?
* (I) indicates Internet entries. WINNERS of tickets to the Memorabilia and Sporting Memorabilia at the NEC were: C. Thacker, Truro Drive, Kidderminster; G. Moore, Summer Road, Kidderminster; S. Gilbert, Barnetts Close, Kidderminster; T. Tindell, Ludlow
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See The King 'live' on stage
FOR all those Elvis fans who dreamed of seeing him on stage in person but never made it, the next best thing is coming to the NEC this month. Following a sell out tour in 2003, the show Elvis - The Concert has returned to the UK this year. Elvis never
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Hilarious antics with trio
MUSIC and comedy is on the cards for visitors to Pershore's Number 8 arts centre. The Old Rope String Band promises a unique music hall experience where 'three strange men play beautiful traditional music whilst indulging in strange and hilarious antics
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Sacred choral music in Abbey
THE Philomusica of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire is performing a concert in Pershore Abbey on Saturday, April 9. The group is performing French sacred choral music by Faure, Gounod and Durufle, accompanied by organ from 7.30pm. Contact Jane Huntley
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An eclectic mix of world music
SHIVANOVA performs 'some of the finest world music on the scene today' with its blend of urban, folk and jazz styles blended with Indian, African, Caribbean and western influences. The British-based group is coming to The Theatre in Chipping Norton on
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Join a feast of fiddlers
LOOSEN your belt for a Feast of Fiddles at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester tomorrow night. Top names in fiddling join with a top class folk rock band for the show's 12th anniversary tour. Box office: 01905 611427 (www.user@huntingdonarts.com).
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Farmers can double up on woodland grants
FARMERS may be eligible to claim funding from both the new English Woodland Grant Scheme and the new Entry Level Stewardship, according to Richard White, of Strutt & Parker's land management department at Moreton. Although the final proposals for
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the lion ballroom
PIANIST Charles Owen makes a return visit to Leominster's Lion Ballroom on April 17 to play the Mozart C major and Bach D minor concertos. On his previous visit, Charles delighted a capacity audience with two Mozart concertos. Since then he has been busy
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Win tickets to top martial arts show
SENI 05 - Europe's biggest and largest martial arts show - returns to the NEC on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24. As a cutting edge exhibition, SENI helps visitors discover what's new and who's who in the fast-moving world of combat sports and
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Witty words from Robin
ENJOY 'dry, witty, poignant' poetry at Evesham Arts Centre on April 12. Robin Bailey is supplying the verse in his own 'romantic, funny and thought-provoking' way from 8pm. Box office: 01386 45567.
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It's just the place
TEXTILE artist Angie Hughes and illustrator Jeanette McCulloch have joined forces to create Artplace, a new art space for Ledbury that opens to the public this weekend. Located in a recently renovated 19th century building just off the High Street, Artplace
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Pair to display musical skills at village
A GREEK-Canadian composer and musician will be showcasing his skills in Kidderminster in the latest instalment of a scheme taking professional live art shows to community venues across Wyre Forest. Pavlo in Concert is being staged at the Rose Theatre
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Classic jazz night at village hall
AN award-winning quartet will be treating residents in a Wyre Forest village to a performance of classic jazz and show songs. The Sheena Davis Group, featuring singer Sheena Davis accompanied by piano, double bass and drums, will be performing at Far
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Tribute act on tour
TWO Kidderminster friends who gave up their jobs in acting and radio presenting to perform a tribute to the Blues Brothers are preparing for their first official concert with a live band. Guy Richardson and Tony James have been touring the country as
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Reduced Shakespeare Company, Swan Theatre, Worcester
THERE'S never been a more irreverent representation of The Bard's works than that produced by the Reduced Shakespeare Company. On at the Swan Theatre in Worcester all this week, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is an hilarious, fast
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Wrestlers offering grappling evening of entertainment
A "ROLLERCOASTER of excitement" is in store when around 16 grappling entertainers get to grips with each other in Stourport. American Wrestling 2005 Tour is visiting Stourport Civic Centre on Saturday, April 23. The show will feature professionals, including
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Collector turning dream into reality
AN avid collector of war memorabilia is turning his hobby into a "flea market with a difference" in Wolverley. Adrian Robins, from Blakeshall, has turned his longstanding hope to set up an unusual antique fair into a reality with help of his friend, Craig
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Contest winners
WINNERS of tickets to the Hobby Craft show at the NEC were: P. Lamb, The Patios, Kidderminster; T. Keates, Dane Grove, Cheadle; H. Haskayne, The Oval, Market Drayton; J. Kretschmer, Greenfield Road, Stoke-on-Trent; A. Cooper, 58 Leighton Road, Wolverhampton
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Harpist to the Prince headlines festival bill
A STAR harpist is bringing some music of the angels to headline the St Leonard's Music Festival in The Cotswolds. The festival is the fifth to be staged at Bledington, near Chipping Norton, and its church is set to be packed with musicians and music lovers
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What will visitors think about dirty park?
THROUGH the colu-mns of your paper I would like to complain about the state of Abbey Park, Pershore. While my wife and myself were walking through the park you could not help but notice the broken glass bottles and most of all the uncut grass through
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Shredded paper can make great compost
Cotswold District Council is distributing wheelie bins so that garden waste can be collected and turned into compost. This is a highly commendable initiative but an opportunity may have been missed. Because of fears about identity theft more and more
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Man's best friend and the family make the best guests
THE Cotswold Journal this week makes several points criticising messy dogs and their owners. I hope the following comments will cheer all dog lovers. We successfully let a holiday cottage here in Blockley and as dog owners ourselves we know how much a
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Picnics on a musical note
THERE will be two picnic-style concerts at Ragley Hall, near Alcester, Warwickshire this summer. On Saturday, August 13, the Bootleg Beatles take to the stage and the next day Katherine Jenkins will be joined by the National Symphony Orchestra. Tickets
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Play aims to unravel a mystery
A PLAY depicting life in the Soviet Union more than five decades ago is to be staged at Worcester's Swan Theatre on Saturday. A spokesman for the Swan Theatre Amateur Company explained the plot of One of Us: "What really happened during that summer weekend
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Lend us a piece of your time
MALVERN Hills District Older People's Forum is looking to recruit new helpers. It is inviting anyone who might be interested to an open meeting next Tuesday at Priory Lodge Hall, off Avenue Road, at 10.30am. Refreshments will be available and there will
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Gipsies have one day to move off illegal site
GIPSIES living on an unauthorised site near Eckington have less than 24 hours to comply with a planning inspector's order to leave. The group, who has occupied the site along the B4080 for almost a year, was told to vacate the land by this Friday, April
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Tom stands and waits as 'phantom' bus drives by
A TENBURY Wells worker, who caught the same bus to work for more than a decade, has been left watching it trundle past empty after the service was discontinued. Tom Padbury caught the 731 bus from his home in Ludlow to work at Tenbury High School and
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Theatre
Rose, Kidderminster - Shakers until Saturday. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Thoroughly Modern Millie, to April 16. Alexandra, Birmingham - Space Magic, until Saturday. Crescent, Birmingham - The Tempest, Tuesday until April 16. Bouncers, until Saturday. Semi-detached
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Thriller in store as cinema opens
MOVIE magic will return to Kidderminster next Friday when Nicole Kidman graces the town's first silver screen in more than two decades. The Warehouse Cinema in Green Street will open its doors with political thriller, The Interpreter on Friday, April
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Mother's pride at son's 'welcome home' treat
A GROUND Force-style garden makeover left a cancer victim stunned but delighted after she returned home from hospital following major surgery. Christine Burston little realised that while she was in hospital having a breast removed her son, Mark, had
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Cash boon for basins revival
HERITAGE guardians in Stourport have welcomed a £1.7 million cash boost to regenerate Stourport's Canal Basins. British Waterways and partners who developed the successful bid for the Heritage Lottery Fund - HLF - learned this week the money would be
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Tributes paid to loved Pope
FOR one parish priest responsible for Roman Catholic churches in Bewdley and Stourport, the death of the Pope was particularly poignant. Father John Cross, who leads congregations at Bewdley's Holy Family and Stourport's St Wulstan's churches, once celebrated
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Lib Dems stand aside again for Taylor
THE five declared candidates for Wyre Forest have agreed to speak directly to Shuttle/Times and News readers on key issues in the run-up to the election. Next week they will give their thoughts on education and on April 21 they will be writing about health
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Persistence pays off for queen Rebecca
PERSEVERANCE proved a winning formula for the girls voted this year's Kidderminster Carnival queen and princess. It was a dream come true for 15-year-old Rebecca Adderley as she was crowned queen on Sunday - having trodden the catwalk in previous years
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Head in hunt for national prize
THE head of a Kidderminster school is in the running for a national title. David Seddon, principal of Baxter College, is one of three finalists in the Nothing is Impossible category of the 2005 Public Servants of the Year Awards. He has already beaten
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Breathing life into woodland
A WOODLAND originally paid for by pupils from a school near Stourport has been cleared up and reopen-ed as a nature reserve. Half Crown Wood, near Windmill First and Middle Schools in Areley Kings, was planted with Scots pine when children each paid half-a-crown
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Youngsters meet the players
A FAMILY fun day at Aggborough provided the Kidderminster Harriers squad and their supporters with a welcome distraction from the club's relegation fight. The League Two battlers threw open their doors on Monday, with more than 300 fans taking the opportunity
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Evesham
OLDER PEOPLE'S FORUM: The Evesham and District Older People's Forum is holding its next general meeting at Wallace House, Oat Street, at 2pm on Saturday. All welcome. Disability Advice: DO you have a question about a disability issue? There is an advice
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Fladbury
PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the parish council meeting on March 21. Bus stop - northern travel direction: A new signpost and hard standing have been installed. The chairman will chase up the official opening date. VE/VJ 60 years celebration: It was decided
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Ilmington
PARISH COUNCIL: The March meeting of the parish council, chaired by coun Tony Wilkins, heard from Susan Brock that more than 80 per cent of the questionnaires sent out for the parish plan had been returned, and 35 youth surveys. The returns were being
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Mickleton
PARISH COUNCIL: In the absence of the chairman, Cllr L Stowe, the meeting was chaired by coun M Stowe. There were four members of the public present. This short meeting preceded the AGM. The cemetery gates had been reinstalled. Councillors are pleased
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Pershore
GARDENING CLUB: The March meeting was held on Thursday at 7.30pm at Wulstan Hall. The chairwoman, Jean Norcott, welcomed everyone and presented the winning trophy for the inter-club quiz to members of the victorious team. She welcomed Mike Upward who
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Gardeners invited to let in the public
GARDENERS are being urged to open their gardens for other people to enjoy and to raise money for nursing, gardening and caring charities. Already more than 3,500 garden owners across England and Wales share their gardens to help raise money for the National
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Is relegation fate already written?
IF history repeats itself, Kidderminster Harriers could find themselves relegated alongside Rushden and Diamonds due to a freak quirk of fate. For the past two seasons, the two teams falling out of the Football League have played each other on the opening
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Cyberspace coming to the rescue!
THE plight of the puppy seen on page three of today's Worcester News is plain to see. It is desperately in need of a secure and loving home. Its current abode, the Danemere Animal Rescue centre at Tibberton, is at present over-run with more than 40 animals
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Learn the tricks of trade at RSC event
FAMOUS names, backstage secrets and acting tips from some of the best in the world - it's all in an open day at your friendly neighbourhood local internationally famous theatre complex. The Royal Shakespeare Company is celebrating the Bard's birthday
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Theatre groups vie for UK drama title
DRAMA groups from all over Worcestershire are converging on Evesham Arts Centre on Saturday for the Worcestershire Theatre Festival of One Act Plays. In two sessions, at 1pm and 6.45pm, seven local theatre groups will be joining in, hoping for a place
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Swindon sunk by Duncan's double
STOURPORT produced a dazzling first half display on their way to a 3-2 victory at Swindon Supermarine. Two goals in the final half-hour gave the home side hope but it was Swifts who deservedly held on to claim the points. And it was star striker Duncan
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Frisbee: John hopes sport is ultimate catch
A STOURPORT frisbee fanatic is in the throes of setting up a team for a sport he hopes will be a major catch in Wyre Forest. John Watson took up playing 'Ultimate' around three years ago and is now attempting to form a local side to play matches. The
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Protest may cost church £2,500
CHURCH chiefs could be landed with an unexpected bill for £2,500 after a group of residents blocked the path of a crane hired to dismantle scaffolding from the church's roof. Tensions ran high and police attended the private Stourport road of Parkes Passage
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Gymnastics
WYRE Forest Gymnastics School had a brace of bronze medals to show for their impressive performance at the West Midland Recreational Floor and Vault Finals at Stoke. Jessica Lane starred for the A team in the open girls competition, finishing third in
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It's independence day for Margaret
A STOURPORT resident who suffers from arthritis in her knees has been given some of her independence back after winning a mobility scooter. Margaret Walters, 82, of Bewdley Road, who was finding it increasingly difficult to walk, received an Explorer
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Donor sessions
BLOOD donors are being asked to attend sessions at Stourport's Civic Centre on Monday. They can give between 1.30pm and 3.15pm or from 4.30pm until 7.15pm.
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Hockey
STOURPORT Men's Hockey team's future could be decided this weekend when they play two of their remaining three Premier Two survival fixtures. With four teams going down, Phil Lashford's men find themselves occupying the last of the relegations spots and
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Annual search is on for queen
TIME is running out for candidates hoping to be this year's Stourport Carnival queen. Organisers of the event are also seeking entrants for the roles of princess and rosebud for the carnival, which takes place on Saturday, September 3. The closing date
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Parish Games
UPPER Arley continue to set the pace in the Wyre Forest Parish Games after adding a crib victory to their earlier dominoes success. It was run over a round robin format with Upper Arley finishing ahead of runners-up and hosts Wolverley and Cookley with
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Athletics
KIDDERMNISTER and Stourport Athletics Club's senior ladies A team stole the show at the Midlands Road Relays at Sutton Park. They qualified for the national event to be held over the same three-mile course in three weeks' time by finishing 18th overall
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Teenager facing trail in drug case
A TEENAGER was sent for trial by jury at Worcester Crown Court accused of two charges of possession of cannabis with intent to supply. Laura Stephen, 18, of Bruce Road, Kidderminster, denied the charges when she appeared before Judge Andrew Geddes.
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Shatterford
AN over-wintered 6lb rainbow trout was caught on the Masters at Shatterford Fisheries, with a black fly. On the Stella, two anglers took nine trout between them to 1lb 8oz, on a hopper, and a Halesowen angler caught seven trout to 1lb 8oz on the Wyre
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Moorlands Farm Angling Club
Bank Holiday Monday Open, 34 fished, Meadow & Bank: Mick Henshall (Leftovers) 130lb 10oz (Meadow 4), Roman Skura (Moorlands) 115-11 (Meadow peg 8), Neil McKinnon (Shakespeare) 112-3 (Meadow 59). Wednesday Open, 14, Silver: Harry Ward (Moorlands) 96
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Watches stolen in raid
CARTIER and Rolex watches, each worth several thousands of pounds, were stolen during a burglary at a house near Kidderminster. The theft happened at Churchill and the offenders are believed to have forced open the front electric gates and driven a vehicle
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Facing prison over assault
AN 18 and 17-year-old from Kidderminster were told they face prison after being found guilty of assault and compared to "a pack of animals". Thomas Spiwaczuk, 18 and a 17-year-old - who cannot be identified for legal reasons - were found guilty of actual
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Wolverley Angling Club
The next contest is on Franche Pool on Sunday. A knock-up has also been arranged on the old Midland Red pool up at Tenbury on April 17. Anyone interested is asked to notify club.
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Bronx Angling Club
Results of the Spring League (fished on the canal at Stewponey): Derek Aston 4-8-8, Alan Homer 4-6-8, Barry Lewis 4-4-4.
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One legal parking space
I WOULD like to comment on the letter from Mrs P Rickson (Shuttle/Times & News, March 24). I am also a holder of a blue disabled badge and wish to point out that the area where Mrs Rickson parked (in front of the bus stop marked area in Blackwell
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Fascinating story of gypsy church on common
I BELONG to a website that specialises in helping "travellers" to locate ancestors who are probably not registered before 1901. In my quarterly magazine, an article was written about the The Gypsies' Church on Hartlebury Common. I have traced my family
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Tomkinsons AC
Results from the contest on the river at Hallow: Bob Harris 9-6, T. Wills 5-0, J Fox 4-0, P. Wilson 3-15. Results from contest fished on Sunday, Staffordshire/Worcestershire canal bridges 34-35, E McKeown 4-1, M. Weston 3-7, Ralph Harris 3-2, J Baylie
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Towns in mourning for people's Pope
CHRISTIANS throughout the Vale and the Cotswolds are mourning the death of Pope John Paul II this week. Pope John Paul died at the age of 84 after suffering from ill health for several years. The cause of death was septic shock and irreversible heart
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Independent probe into tragic helicopter crash
AN independent probe has been launched into police action following a helicopter crash in which a Vale teenager died. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is conducting the investigation into Avon & Somerset in the aftermath of the
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No callers for mobile holiday workshops
HOLIDAY workshops for youngsters at Evesham Arts Centre are to be reviewed after the latest one flopped. Not a single youngster turned up for a Movies for Mobiles workshop at the centre last week and organiser Lynn Davies said he would now look at the
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Women's football
BURLISH Olympic will be hoping to bounce when they play their second successive semi-final on Sunday. They were dumped out of the League Knockout Cup at the last four stage, going down 4-1 at home to Worcester City last weekend. Debbie Prescott scored
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Stouport Youth League
KIDDERMINSTER Cubs under-10s were emphatic 6-1 winners over Burlish Panthers in the Stourport and District Youth League with Andy Paulson hitting a hat-trick. Aaron Pooler bagged a brace and Alex Farman added the sixth. Under-11s action saw Kidderminster
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Joy for coach Joanna as she heads for job in USA
CHILDSWICKHAM woman Joanna Pepper is swapping adventure on the high seas for adventure way out west. Joanna, 23, is packing in her job as a Royal Navy communicator with HMS Kent in Portsmouth and heading to New Jersey, USA, in June to teach gymnastics
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Moody happy in defeat
TOM Moody has described Worcestershire's two friendly matches at Essex as "invaluable". The County's director of cricket watched his side lose their second game at Chelmsford yesterday in a rain-affected match -- but was unconcerned about the result.
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Harriers fine Sall for his late arrival
ABDOU Sall's future at crisis club Kidderminster Harriers is looking even bleaker after he was hit with a club fine. Sall, made available for transfer two months ago, will be docked an undisclosed amount for turning up late to meet the coach in last Saturday's
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Men's singles in the balance
ST John's Sports Centre was the scene of 13 events in the Worcester League's Senior Championships over 10 hours of table tennis. With the absence of Dave Harvey and Bill Dawe, dominant for the past five years, the men's singles was wide open. It was played
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Neal hoping routine will lead to first title
IF Matt Neal is to have a successful season in the British Touring Car Championship, routine and ritual are going to play a part. The Droitwich Spa-based driver is by his own admission "annoyingly superstitious" and follows the same pattern before hurtling
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Dedicated Linda in line for major Lions honour
STALWART Lion, Linda Cross, is to receive a top honour from the international club when she is made district governor during a ceremony in Hong Kong. The 60-year-old member of the Kidderminster and District Lions Club will be one of 750 new district governors
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Heightington WI
THE March meeting was a home-made affair. Four members made varied recipes. Topsy Beves, Beryl Chapman, Barbara Burgin and Jeanne Drummy made parsnip crisps, walnut dessert, cheesecake and mousses flavoured with Mars bars and mints. The next meeting will
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Kidderminster Railway Circle
THE next meeting of the Kidderminster Railway Circle will be held on Wednesday, April 20 in the Railway Bell, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster at 8pm. The show will be entitled: Narrow Gauge World by Malcolm Raneiri. Admission is free for members with a
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Kidderminster and District Archaeological Society
THE next meeting will be held at St George's Church Annexe in Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, on Wednesday, and is the general meeting. The society intends to arrange a number of outings for members between June and September.
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Stourport Floral Art Club
STOURBRIDGE florist and member of Bewdley Floral Art Club, Andrew Lloyd, was the demonstrator at the meeting on Monday, March 21. The first arrangement held long stems of pussy willow looped to hold Longiflorum lilies, white gerbera, white tulips and
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Take Heart Wyre Forest Heart Support Group
AT the next meeting on Wednesday, April 20 at 7.30pm, the speakers will be Mr T Graham and Dr D Pritcher. Mr Graham, a leading cardio-thoracic surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, will be joined by Dr Pitcher from Worcestershire Royal Hospital who will
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See The King 'live' on stage
FOR all those Elvis fans who dreamed of seeing him on stage in person but never made it, the next best thing is coming to the NEC this month. Following a sell out tour in 2003, the show Elvis - The Concert has returned to the UK this year. Elvis never
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A musical trip back in time
MUSICAL time travelling is lined up for audiences at Cheltenham Town Hall over the next couple of weeks. The 1980s will be revived in style on April 15, when the decade's kings of smooth go head to head. Tony Hadley v Martin Fry promises to be a show
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Hilarious antics with trio
MUSIC and comedy is on the cards for visitors to Pershore's Number 8 arts centre. The Old Rope String Band promises a unique music hall experience where 'three strange men play beautiful traditional music whilst indulging in strange and hilarious antics
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Sacred choral music in Abbey
THE Philomusica of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire is performing a concert in Pershore Abbey on Saturday, April 9. The group is performing French sacred choral music by Faure, Gounod and Durufle, accompanied by organ from 7.30pm. Contact Jane Huntley
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An eclectic mix of world music
SHIVANOVA performs 'some of the finest world music on the scene today' with its blend of urban, folk and jazz styles blended with Indian, African, Caribbean and western influences. The British-based group is coming to The Theatre in Chipping Norton on
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Join a feast of fiddlers
LOOSEN your belt for a Feast of Fiddles at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester tomorrow night. Top names in fiddling join with a top class folk rock band for the show's 12th anniversary tour. Box office: 01905 611427 (www.user@huntingdonarts.com).
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Bob takes plunge for hospice funds
A BEWDLEY grandfather hopes a leap into the unknown will raise £2,750 for a charity caring for children with life-limiting illnesses. Bob Eaton, 66, recently made a tandem parachute jump in memory of his son, David, who died in a car crash in 1999. With
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Blockley
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: Results of the Spring Flower Show - James Carrington Cup, Sara Clarke; Coleman Cup, Pamela and David Bendersky; Muirhead Cup One, Loveday Evans-Pughe; Muirhead Cup Two, Edwina Powell; Muirhead Cup Three, Andrea Hex; James Carrington
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7/4/05 - Harriers fine Sall for his late arrival
ABDOU Sall's future at crisis club Kidderminster Harriers is looking even bleaker after he was hit with a club fine. Sall, made available for transfer two months ago, will be docked an undisclosed amount for turning up late to meet the coach in last Saturday's
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Birth centre to reopen service
ONE of the services taken out of Kidderminster Hospital with the closure of Wyre Forest Birth Centre is to be reinstated next month to prevent mums-to-be making unnecessary trips to Worcester. The day assessment unit at Wyre Forest Birth Centre assesses
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7/4/05 - Players prepared to grasp the nettle
THIS time of the season is always about seizing opportunities. We have a great chance at Newcastle on Sunday to take a big step towards safety and some of our players will have the opportunity to make a statement for themselves. Injuries to Tim Collier
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Win tickets to top martial arts show
SENI 05 - Europe's biggest and largest martial arts show - returns to the NEC on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24. As a cutting edge exhibition, SENI helps visitors discover what's new and who's who in the fast-moving world of combat sports and
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Supermarkets and their links with the politicians
TESCO wanted to build a new store, for which they would build a new school - one which would be state of the art and cost the taxpayer nothing. They would also create new jobs. But planning permission was denied. B&Q wanted to build a new superstore
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See the Blossom Trail using pedal-power
CYCLISTS are being promised a blooming good time on the annual Blossom Trail Bikeaway later this month. The event on Sunday, April 17 is in aid of the Pershore branch of St John Ambulance. Riders set off from Wood Norton Conference Centre on the A44 between
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Ordeal of horses off to slaughter
SOME of your readers may already be aware that horses are exported live from Poland to Italy to be slaughtered for meat on arrival. When animal welfare group Viva! first went to Poland to start campaigning against the live export of horses for meat to
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Picture of Pitchcroft
HAVING lived in Worcester overlooking Pitchcroft until the 1950s, I cannot see how your picture, of Worcester Infirmary (Monday, March 28) was taken from Pitchcroft. These main gates and pillars stand on the side in which was Infirmary Walk. The tree
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7/4/05 - Moody happy in defeat
TOM Moody has described Worcestershire's two friendly matches at Essex as "invaluable". The County's director of cricket watched his side lose their second game at Chelmsford yesterday in a rain-affected match -- but was unconcerned about the result.
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League Cup exit for off-target Tenbury
Tenbury United 0, Stafford 4 TENBURY bowed out of the West Midland League Division 1 Cup when Stafford gave them a lesson in how to convert chances at Palmer's Meadow on Saturday. The home side enjoyed plenty of possession and were able to get into dangerous
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Band reaches TV talent contest final
A SCHOOL band from Cleobury Mortimer has reached the final of a television talent search less than three months after it formed for a supposedly one-off school concert in aid of the Asian tsunami appeal. After becoming an overnight hit within Lacon Childe
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Classic jazz night at village hall
AN award-winning quartet will be treating residents in a Wyre Forest village to a performance of classic jazz and show songs. The Sheena Davis Group, featuring singer Sheena Davis accompanied by piano, double bass and drums, will be performing at Far
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Savage dog to be put down
THE dog which savaged a six-year-old girl and bit four other people last week was due to be put down last night. As the Shuttle/Times and News went to press, a police spokeswoman said the owner of the Japanese Akita, which hit the headlines after rampaging
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Villagers' fury at school threat
A BUILDING firm is being accused of using "bully-boy tactics" after threatening to tear down Bidford's Victorian school buildings. Westbury Homes wrote to Stratford District Council on Monday serving 48 hours' notice that it intended to demolish all the
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Duchess to open centre
A ROYAL visitor is due to drop into Kidderminster Hospital today to officially open the state-of-the-art treatment centre. The Duchess of Gloucester will undertake a guided tour of the building and speak to staff before unveiling a plaque marking the
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Reduced Shakespeare Company, Swan Theatre, Worcester
THERE'S never been a more irreverent representation of The Bard's works than that produced by the Reduced Shakespeare Company. On at the Swan Theatre in Worcester all this week, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is an hilarious, fast
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Cuppa brings bingo winner back to earth
THE number - or numbers - of a 60-year-old Kidderminster woman came up when she won £202,000 playing bingo in the town. The winner, who asked not to be named, carried off the bumper prize from Shipleys, in New Road. She will be splitting the cash with
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NHS dentists phone line ready to go live
A PHONE line will go live tomorrow for patients to register with new NHS dentists coming to Wyre Forest. Residents are invited to call the number as part of a nationwide drive to get more dental patients back on the NHS. As reported in the Shuttle/Times
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Builder verbally abused woman in her mum's pub
A BUSINESSMAN who branded a woman "a nigger lover" in her mother's Kidderminster pub has been fined £1,000 with £1,000 costs. John Dale pushed his partner, Christine Jackson, licensee of The Cooper's Arms in Canterbury Road, during an argument over a
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Wrestlers offering grappling evening of entertainment
A "ROLLERCOASTER of excitement" is in store when around 16 grappling entertainers get to grips with each other in Stourport. American Wrestling 2005 Tour is visiting Stourport Civic Centre on Saturday, April 23. The show will feature professionals, including
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Contest winners
WINNERS of tickets to the Hobby Craft show at the NEC were: P. Lamb, The Patios, Kidderminster; T. Keates, Dane Grove, Cheadle; H. Haskayne, The Oval, Market Drayton; J. Kretschmer, Greenfield Road, Stoke-on-Trent; A. Cooper, 58 Leighton Road, Wolverhampton
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Pre-fab firm rolls out extra production line
A WORCESTER firm which makes prefabricated buildings hopes to double its business after setting up a new production line. Adroit Modular Buildings, part of the Adroit Group of construction companies, has been manufacturing modular buildings in the city
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Shop steps up security after raid
A village store is now employing a night security guard after burglars stole a haul of cigarettes. Thieves forced the rear doors of the Budgen's store in Bidford at 2.25am last Thursday then forced their way into a storeroom containing cigarettes and
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Harpist to the Prince headlines festival bill
A STAR harpist is bringing some music of the angels to headline the St Leonard's Music Festival in The Cotswolds. The festival is the fifth to be staged at Bledington, near Chipping Norton, and its church is set to be packed with musicians and music lovers
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Villagers to view gravel pit plans
AN application to extract 1.65 million tonnes of sand and gravel from a site in Bidford has been submitted to Warwickshire County Council. The application has been put in by CEMEX-RMC (UK) Ltd - formerly Ready Mix Concrete - to extract the minerals from
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The Lord wants us to move up North
NUNS from Stanbrook Abbey are looking to make their new home on a hilltop on a North Yorkshire sheep farm. The Benedictine community, which has been based at Callow End since 1838, is seeking permission to build a new monastery at Wass, near Thirsk. "
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Top Tory takes tilt at Prime Minister
SIR Michael Spicer tried to throw Tony Blair on to the defensive yesterday during the Prime Minister's last Commons appearance be-fore the General Election. After a highly-charged exchange between Mr Blair and Tory leader Michael Howard, the West Worcestershire
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First freight on Severn in decades
COMMERCIAL barges are now seen daily on the river near Upton-upon-Severn as sand and gravel from new quarry workings is carried upstream for processing. It is believed to be the first major new freight traffic to be taken off the roads and on to the River
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Postal voting is safe
TENS of thousands of Worcestershire people who are voting by post in the General Election have been reassured their votes will not be stolen. Voting by mail has come under fire since six Birmingham Labour councillors were this week found guilty of "widespread
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What will visitors think about dirty park?
THROUGH the colu-mns of your paper I would like to complain about the state of Abbey Park, Pershore. While my wife and myself were walking through the park you could not help but notice the broken glass bottles and most of all the uncut grass through
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Holidays to blame for crime
THERE was a slight increase in the number of calls police received about breaches of the peace in the Warndon and Warndon Villages area of Worcester. PC Nick Davies told members of Warndon Parish Council that the 19 reported incidents in March could be
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Shredded paper can make great compost
Cotswold District Council is distributing wheelie bins so that garden waste can be collected and turned into compost. This is a highly commendable initiative but an opportunity may have been missed. Because of fears about identity theft more and more
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Pensioner blames fall on upheaval in High Street
A 78-YEAR-OLD woman was hurt after tripping over a temporary surface that was part of the building works on Worcester High Street. Dorothy Smith, aged 78, was walking to a supermarket to buy groceries when she tripped on temporary surfacing. "I caught
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Man's best friend and the family make the best guests
THE Cotswold Journal this week makes several points criticising messy dogs and their owners. I hope the following comments will cheer all dog lovers. We successfully let a holiday cottage here in Blockley and as dog owners ourselves we know how much a
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Nothing impossible for top-marks head
A HEADTEACHER from Worcestershire said he was honoured to be named among the finalists in the Public Servant of the Year 2005 competition. David Seddon, principal of Baxter College, Kidderminster, beat off competition from 180 nominees and is shortlisted
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Success is about effort not class
George Cowley (letters' page Thursday, March 31), is barking up the wrong tree. Privileges and opportunities are there for anybody with the drive and determination to succeed, through sheer effort and hard work. It has nothing to do with "class" Helen
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What's On
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Town Hall - Tim Morris organ recital. Wolverhampton: Civic Hall - Beverley Knight. Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall - CBSO play music by Brahms and Rachmaninov. Bearwood: Corks Social Club - Jazz Voices. Worcester
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Theatre
Rose, Kidderminster - Shakers until Saturday. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Thoroughly Modern Millie, to April 16. Alexandra, Birmingham - Space Magic, until Saturday. Crescent, Birmingham - The Tempest, Tuesday until April 16. Bouncers, until Saturday. Semi-detached
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World-renowned orchestra's visit
WORLD-renowned orchestra The Britten Sinfonia will be visiting Hereford's Courtyard this month to perform a range of English pastoral music - courtesy of Arts Council-funded organisation Orchestras Live. The programme for the evening will include pieces
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Cool jazz at the Comet
THE Gareth Hall Trio will bring their cool, laid-back jazz to The Comet Inn at Madley this Sunday afternoon from 2pm. Gareth will be joined by Greg Mothersdale on tenor sax for a repertoire consisting of standards, with a blues here and there.
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Evesham
OLDER PEOPLE'S FORUM: The Evesham and District Older People's Forum is holding its next general meeting at Wallace House, Oat Street, at 2pm on Saturday. All welcome. Disability Advice: DO you have a question about a disability issue? There is an advice
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Ilmington
PARISH COUNCIL: The March meeting of the parish council, chaired by coun Tony Wilkins, heard from Susan Brock that more than 80 per cent of the questionnaires sent out for the parish plan had been returned, and 35 youth surveys. The returns were being
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Mickleton
PARISH COUNCIL: In the absence of the chairman, Cllr L Stowe, the meeting was chaired by coun M Stowe. There were four members of the public present. This short meeting preceded the AGM. The cemetery gates had been reinstalled. Councillors are pleased
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Pershore
GARDENING CLUB: The March meeting was held on Thursday at 7.30pm at Wulstan Hall. The chairwoman, Jean Norcott, welcomed everyone and presented the winning trophy for the inter-club quiz to members of the victorious team. She welcomed Mike Upward who
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Gardeners invited to let in the public
GARDENERS are being urged to open their gardens for other people to enjoy and to raise money for nursing, gardening and caring charities. Already more than 3,500 garden owners across England and Wales share their gardens to help raise money for the National
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Willersey
LENT LUNCHES: As a result of the series of Lent lunches held at the home of Penny and Peter Burch, £543 has been sent to Christian Aid towards the Darfur Famine Relief Programme. All the helpers - soup makers - and those who attended were thanked for
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Sheer talent of youth
HEREFORD's newest drama group, Caroline Peachey's Act One, presented its first performance at Hereford Sixth Form College's Griffin Centre last Saturday. More than 30 talented youngsters from Years 6 and 11 provided a great evening's entertainment with
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Revival of a popular radio show
A REVIVAL of one of the most popular radio shows ever is one of the highlights heading up the new season at Malvern Theatres. Round the Horne...Revisited includes two episodes of the classic show with new and unheard material added by its sole remaining
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Night of laughter
COMEDY comes to Malvern with another Jongleurs night of laughs on April 14. The line-up includes Inder Manocha, last year's EMMA award winner, new face Roger D and experienced crowd-pleaser Rex Boyd, held together by compere Alex Boardman. Box office
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A musical trip back in time
MUSICAL time travelling is lined up for audiences at Cheltenham Town Hall over the next couple of weeks. The 1980s will be revived in style on April 15, when the decade's kings of smooth go head to head. Tony Hadley v Martin Fry promises to be a show
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Monthly blues with Steve
BLUES man Steve Browning is playing at The Crown and Trumpet in Broadway on April 14. He is providing the entertainment for the next monthly blues night at the pub which will also be welcoming him back in September. Catch him playing throughout the evening
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All-male cast in Shakespeare
AN all-male cast is putting on one of Shakespeare's tragi-comic fairy stories next week - A Winter's Tale. Propellor, the only all-male theatre company in the country, is staging the classic at Malvern from Wednesday to Saturday when it aims to live up
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Natural world springs to life
SPRING appears to have really sprung into life this year. We had a late snowfall and a bout of chilly weather after which I suffered from a rather nasty dose of flu that kept me indoors for far longer than I would have liked. When, at last, I emerged,
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Blockley
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: Results of the Spring Flower Show - James Carrington Cup, Sara Clarke; Coleman Cup, Pamela and David Bendersky; Muirhead Cup One, Loveday Evans-Pughe; Muirhead Cup Two, Edwina Powell; Muirhead Cup Three, Andrea Hex; James Carrington
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Pamela's at the helm as singers celebrate their 30th birthday
THE Britten Singers celebrates its 30th birthday this month, with Elgar in Hereford music award-winner Pamela White still at the helm. Having conducted 180 concerts and taken over a thousand rehearsals, Pamela is as surprised as anyone to find herself
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Step out and dance
MALVERN Theatres has a new session of dance classes for the 55+ age group, beginning on Monday. Male and female dancers can take contemporary dance classes from 10-11am, including gentle exercise to improve flexibility, co-ordination and strength followed
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Tales of the unexpected
FANS of Brian Viner's weekly column in The Independent will probably know that his first novel, Tales of the Country, was published this week. Brian and Jane decided to take the plunge and move their family from London's fashionable Crouch End to sleepy
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What's on in city and county
talks/events 'til 8 Children's Art Week at Artistree, Church Lane Ledbury. 01531 633828. 8 Art Auction, The Cider Museum, 6.30pm. 01432 354207. 11 Mother's Union, Coffee Morning, 10am-12noon, 4 Probert Crescent, Dilwyn. 14-16 Good Grief, An event exploring
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Sunlit world of the lady lever art gallery
HEREFORD Arts Appreciation Society visits the Lady Lever Art Gallery and Port Sunlight Village on May 20. The village, built by William Hesketh Lever in 1888 for the workers in his soap factory, offers a fascinating insight into the mind of a benevolent
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Band reaches TV talent contest final
A SCHOOL band from Cleobury Mortimer has reached the final of a television talent search less than three months after it formed for a supposedly one-off school concert in aid of the Asian tsunami appeal. After becoming an overnight hit within Lacon Childe
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Raising rafters to aid churches
WELSH voices will be raising the rafters in aid of two churches in Abberley. Making a return visit, the Pontarddulais Male Choir will perform at Abberley Hall School on Saturday, April 9. Two years ago, the Welsh choir sang in a benefit concert for Abberley
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Stamps and trains feature at annual showcase
STAMP collectors and train lovers will descend on Kidderminster this week for the annual convention of the Railway Philatelic Group. The event includes illustrated talks on travelling post offices and newspaper and parcel stamps and is being held at Severn
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Film rentals chart
1 The Incredibles 2 The Forgotten 3 Layer Cake 4 After the Sunset 5 A Cinderella Story 6 Man on Fire 7 Species 3 8 Churchill - The Hollywood Years 9 Finding Neverland 10 Control 11 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 12 White Chicks 13 Alien vs Predator
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Contest winners
WINNERS of tickets to see the Easter Joust at the Royal Armouries Museum were: S. Flowers, Steatite Way, Stourport; A. Noyes, Franche Road, Fairfield, Wolverley; K. Eades, Birchen Coppice, Kidderminster; A. Woollaston, Addington, Irthlingborough; J. Major
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Religion has been at root of so many social problems
OUR literary heritage, led by that giant of psychology William Shakespeare, is undoubted. But the myth of peace and harmony on the religious side must be firmly quashed again. The last thousand years began with three crusades; then, an Archbishop burning
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Success is about effort not class
George Cowley (letters' page Thursday, March 31), is barking up the wrong tree. Privileges and opportunities are there for anybody with the drive and determination to succeed, through sheer effort and hard work. It has nothing to do with "class" Helen
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Help save the swans
A WILDLIFE charity is asking residents to donate bric-a-brac to raise money to protect swans. Hereford and Worcester Swan Aid wants clothing, glassware, china, kitchen equipment and other bits and bobs for table top sales. Swan Aid is a 24-hour call out
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Travellers told to quit old hospital
TRAVELLERS who moved onto a disused old hospital site have been issued with a legal notice to leave. On Tuesday evening, six families of travellers moved onto the Ronkswood Infirmary site on Newtown Road. It is owned by the development company Robert
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Duke visits Worcester
THE Duke of Gloucester was due to visit Worcester today. His itinerary was starting with a viewing of the plans for the new St Richard's Hospice, and a tree planting ceremony at the current facilities on Rose Hill off London Road. The Duke - an architect
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Please give a dog a nice new home
ust one of the Danemere dogs that is looking for a family PUPPIES and dogs at a Worcestershire animal rescue centre are in desperate need of homes. Danemere Animal Rescue, in Tibberton, near Droitwich, is over-run with around 40 dogs - double its usual
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Chance to plant ideas for Britain in Bloom contest
PERSHORE'S bid for a 2005 Britain in Bloom prize will sprout its first shoots with a chance to discuss ideas and recruit volunteers. Green-fingered townspeople and representatives from schools, businesses and community groups can find out more about Pershore
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What's On
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Town Hall - Tim Morris organ recital. Wolverhampton: Civic Hall - Beverley Knight. Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall - CBSO play music by Brahms and Rachmaninov. Bearwood: Corks Social Club - Jazz Voices. Worcester
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Exhibitions
Bevere Art Gallery, Worcester - Seascapes, until May 5. City Art Gallery and Museum, Worcester - Spotlight on Eduardo Paolozzi, until April 23. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow - Angela Martin's Cartoons and prints, until May 1.
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Wife 'lost' after hospital bungle
Chronically ill woman taken to wrong nursing home A MAN whose chronically ill wife was taken by ambulance from Worcestershire Royal Hospital to the wrong nursing home has told of his distress on discovering his wife had been "lost". Brian Else was distraught
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Civic funeral for ex-mayor
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former mayor and civic leader who a political colleague described as "1,000 per cent Kidderminster". Norman Broome, who died on Tuesday last week, aged 78, was a leading public figure and a strong presence in the town, friends
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Police bidding to improve confidence
ENCOUNTERS in the street between police officers and members of the public in Wyre Forest will now be recorded in a bid to improve confidence in policing. Whenever a person is stopped in public by an officer, special constable or community support officer
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Strange signs are no joke!
MOTORISTS and residents in Kidderminster thought they were being treated to a late April Fool's joke - after street signs went up in Welsh. They were left perplexed by temporary signs which, instead of proclaiming simple instructions such as "no parking
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Willersey
LENT LUNCHES: As a result of the series of Lent lunches held at the home of Penny and Peter Burch, £543 has been sent to Christian Aid towards the Darfur Famine Relief Programme. All the helpers - soup makers - and those who attended were thanked for
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Harriers - You could be heroes
HARRIERS have been challenged to go from zeros to heroes by dramatically dragging themselves out of the doldrums and salvaging their Football League future over the final five games. Boss Stuart Watkiss insists Harriers owe it to themselves and to the
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They think it's all over - it's not yet
WYCOMBE 3 HARRIERS 0 Mat Kendrick reports from the Causeway Stadium THERE'S some people on the pitch, they think it's all over - it's not yet. Despite Harriers' on-field representatives giving the impression they'd thrown in the towel during an all-time
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Disability isn't preserve of elderly
ONE or two of our senior citizens seem to be in need of a little education about disability. I wonder if I may be permitted, through the pages of your newspaper, to offer some enlightenment? I am a 46-year-old man with multiple sclerosis. My mobility
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7/4/05 - City storm through to the final
RAY Woods hailed Worcester City's young heroes following their shock semi-final win over Sutton Coldfield Town in the Midland Floodlit League Cup last night. City's promising youth team defeated the cup favourites 2-1 at Coles Lane to reach the competition
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A 'racy' Merry Widow
'LOVE, lust, sex and money in the 'gay Paris' of the daring and hedonistic 1920s' is the setting for The Merry Widow at The Theatre in Chipping Norton this weekend. Curtain Call's own artistic director Robert Martin-Oliver is presenting a 'racy' new translation
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Developer warns he cannot delay forever
A PROPERTY developer who stopped work on two homes to make way for the removal of scaffolding from Wesley Methodist Church has warned he will not be able to postpone his project indefinitely. Thomas Barnes, director of Oakleigh Developments, said cranes
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Residents rally to help church
NEW lighting and railings and landscaping work have enhanced the boundary of the garden of the Baptist Church running along Stourport's Minster Road and into Prospect Street. The refurbishment was made possible by funding secured through Community Action
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Cycle racing
WYRE Forest Cycle Racing Club's Peter Banham got his first season as a junior off to a stunning start with victory in round one of the Dragon mountain bike series. The 16-year-old of Stoke Prior underlined his exciting potential with a fantastic race
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Special Olympics Worcestershire
MEMBERS of the Special Olympics Worcestershire squad will soon be on their travels as they go in search of more success. Caroline Allen-Trew, Debbie Allen-Trew and Steven Boyce go to Dublin later this month to compete in the Irish Downs Syndrome Swimming
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Golf round-up
PAUL Connelly and Ross Hawker are celebrating after winning Habberley Golf Club's Men's Saturday winter league. Results Men's Saturday Winter League: 1 Paul Connelly and Ross Hawker 428, 2; Gerald Nelson and Alan Harrison 439. Men's Sunday Winter League
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Running
TWENTY one Amazing Feet running club members took part in the Scenic Six at Peopleton, near Pershore, the fourth race in the 2005 Inter-Club Race League. Ladies league leader Sarah Armstrong pulled off her first race win, taking the title in a time of
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Table tennis
Kiddermnister Table Tennis League stars Jim's Gym have retained their division one title after beating off competition from Harriers A for the second successive year. Division Two came down to a battle between Falcons B and Franche A with the former edging
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Man admits to arson charges
A MAN set ablaze a neighbour's door after allegations that the occupier had sexually assaulted a child, Worcester Crown Court heard. Colin Goldingay, who was suffering from a mental illness at the time, also set fire to his own door in a bid to deflect
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Octoplus Boldings Pools
Weekly Open Results Wednesday: Dave Barnard (Colmic) 52.14 (Beech 34), Paul Evans (Storeys) 51.14 (Chestnut 32), Chris Jones (Mosella) 48.10 (Oak 23), Dave Hailey (WACT) 45.14 (Oak 5). Thursday: Steve Roberts (Rod & Gun) 87.15 (Chestnut 32), Ken Humphreys
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Willow Marsh Fishery
Sport has been lively throughout the week on all pools with many double figure carp showing on Dragonfly pool. Popular baits being sweetcorn and meat. Saturday morning, UK Angling, Dragonfly Pool: Ian Wakelin 45lb 0oz 8dr, Sean Jackson 37-0-0, Gary Meredith
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From the archives
100 Years Ago April 8, 1905 On Wednesday evening at the Town Hall, Evesham, the Wesleyan Choral Union gave a sacred concert; there was a fair attendance. The first part of the programme consisted of the sacred cantata, "The King Triumphant." This was
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Regrettable saga of bank's ramp
IT is disappointing to see the HSBC ramp (design was approved by Wyre Forest District Council on November 21, 2002) has caused such controversy amongst Bewdley residents. Whilst it is true that the ramp is occupying more space than is strictly necessary
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Old Bear AC
Juniors, Stackpool : Y Loveridge 3-0, C McPherson 1-2, K O'Brien 0-7-8. Seniors, Hayes Farm: S Boulter 60-10, C Price 21-4, D Wyatt 13-5./ Seniors next contest is Sunday on Cookley canal, angler
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Delight at housing service's top marks
VALE housing chiefs are celebrating after achieving a remarkable turnaround in services in the past two years. An independent Audit Commission report published today gives the council the highest score possible, with a maximum "three star" rating and
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Why encourage adders?
I DEPLORE what has happened in Habberley Valley (Horses helping to save snakes, Shuttle/Times & News, March 24). What right has Paul Allen (district council Countryside Officer) to decide which nature shall survive and which shall be destroyed? The
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Pensioner shaken after horrific attack for £30
A EVESHAM man in his 70s was so shaken after being subjected to a horrific attack in his home that he did not report it to the police until a week later. The pensioner from Bengeworth, who had a scarf tightened around his neck during the attack on Bank
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Wren's Nest AC
Result of the match on the canal: G Owen 3-10, J Moon 1-7, M Sztybel 1-2-8. The next match is on Sunday on the Wrens pools (both pools) draw at 8am. Environment Agency licence numbers will be taken on this match. Woodward Grosvenors AC The next contest
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Changes to ease store traffic flow
WORKMEN are changing the entrance at Tesco in Evesham following complaints from customers about traffic congestion. Work began this week on altering the way cars enter and exit the store in Worcester Road. It is expected to last four to five weeks. The
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An example of NHS working perfectly
MAY I through your letters page say a big thank you to our TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack) department at Kidderminster Hospital (C Block). Having to have a number of tests, I spent a recent Thursday morning at this wonderful one-day clinic, where you
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Park Inn AC
Larford Lakes: Dave Parsons 59-3-8, Barry Parsons 53-10, Dave Parry 50-11-8, Kevin Driver 49-8. The next contest will be on April 17 at Wellfield Pools.
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Date set for opening of new Post Office
THE towns main Post office will close for a week as plans are made to move it to its new premises. The doors of the former Evesham post office in High Street, Evesham, will re-open as a new post office on Thursday, May 5. The counters are set to move
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Water bill cancels out pension extra
I WAS very pleased at the news that my pension was to be increased in April. I am 85 and live on the basic pension, so any increase is very welcome. Today, however, I received my new water bill, which has risen yet again so cutting out the pension increase
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Puss is given the boot by Vale hospital chiefs
RILEY the cat has been given his marching orders from Evesham Community Hospital following hygiene fears. Staff adopted the cat nine years ago, since when he has lived in the management block and wandered in the hospital grounds. Over the years fund-raising
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Bewdley and Chaddesley
BEWDLEY Town entertained the largest Ribbesford Meadows crowd of the season by keeping their West Midlands League division one title tilt on track with a 3-0 win over Darlaston. Around 150 supporters turned up for Saturday's clash and they went home happy
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Firefighters rescue drowning man
THREE firefighters have been praised for their bravery after they rescued a man from a reservoir. The man, believed to be from the Mickleton area, was airlifted to Worcestershire Royal Hospital suffering from severe hypothermia following the rescue on
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Kidderminster and district league
WYRE Forest will be well represented when three local teams get up for the cup in county finals this weekend. KS Athletic take on Littleton Reserves in the Saturday Minor Cup final at Pershore Town at 7.30pm tomorrow. It is the first time Kiddermnister
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Pupils on road to healthier lifestyles
EATING nutritional school meals is just one way that Vale students are being encouraged to lead healthy lifestyles. Worcestershire County Council believes food served in schools is just a small part of their programme to get children into good habits.
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Royal wedding fails to enthuse Vale folk
A WAVE of apathy appears to have swept over Vale people at the prospect of the Royal Wedding on Saturday. Most shoppers at the Riverside shopping centre in Evesham said they were not particularly interested in the second marriage of Prince Charles and
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Graeme's getting thinner
AN obese Vale man hoping to shed almost half his bodyweight is continuing to win the battle of the bulge. Graeme Williams, aged 47 from Abbey Gardens, Evesham was threatened with divorce by his wife Rosemarie in February unless he shed some of his 28-
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Saint's parade
MEMBERS of Scouting and Guiding organisations will be out in force for the annual St George's Day parade in Evesham. More than 400 Scouts, Guides, Brownies and Beavers will assemble at Evesham railway station at 2.15pm on Sunday and then march behind
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Warriors suffer double setback
WORCESTER Warriors have suffered a double injury blow. Tim Collier and Lee Fortey will miss the rest of the Premiership campaign after being told they both need operations. Lock Collier faces surgery on his ankle to remove some floating bone, while prop
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City storm through to the final
RAY Woods hailed Worcester City's young heroes following their shock semi-final win over Sutton Coldfield Town in the Midland Floodlit League Cup last night. City's promising youth team defeated the cup favourites 2-1 at Coles Lane to reach the competition
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Wolves target Patton threat
AMERICAN Ryan Patton has been identified as the player to stop as Worcester Wolves aim for play-off success. The City of Sheffield Arrows point guard is set to line-up against Wolves when the sides go head-to-head in the England Basketball League Division
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Jones gives captain good send off
GOAL machine Phil Jones ensured Worcester Men's Fifths had a superb end to the hockey season by hitting a personal best five goals in their 6-3 victory over Kings Heath Pickwick. The match marked the last game for captain Timothy Lamont-Smith, who is
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Are you a winner?
* (I) indicates Internet entries. WINNERS of tickets to the Memorabilia and Sporting Memorabilia at the NEC were: C. Thacker, Truro Drive, Kidderminster; G. Moore, Summer Road, Kidderminster; S. Gilbert, Barnetts Close, Kidderminster; T. Tindell, Ludlow
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Revival of a popular radio show
A REVIVAL of one of the most popular radio shows ever is one of the highlights heading up the new season at Malvern Theatres. Round the Horne...Revisited includes two episodes of the classic show with new and unheard material added by its sole remaining
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Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners' Club
THE next meeting will be in the form of a visit to Hurrans Garden Centre in West Hagley on Wednesday, which will include a talk by Reg Moule on "Seasonal Plants". Please note the earlier starting time of 7pm. Members requiring a lift or directions should
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7/4/05 - Warriors suffer double setback
WORCESTER Warriors have suffered a double injury blow. Tim Collier and Lee Fortey will miss the rest of the Premiership campaign after being told they both need operations. Lock Collier faces surgery on his ankle to remove some floating bone, while prop
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Praise for BT as call box is saved
BROADWAY parish councillors have praised BT for maintaining a loss-making phone kiosk in the village. The proposal to get rid of the phone box, at the junction of Leamington Road and High Street, was part of a nationwide scheme. A national review in 2002
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Prostate Cancer Support Group (Kidderminster and District)
ON Tuesday, there will be the quarterly meeting at Kidderminster Town Hall. The speaker on the night will be BBC presenter Ed Doolan of Radio WM 95.6. There will be a simple blood test (PSA) for any man 50 or over who would like to go along to the meeting
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Kidderminster Cycling Club
THIS week the club is running its annual 300 kilometre Audax event. The ride leaves Wolverley Memorial Hall at 7am on Saturday and goes to Tregaron in mid Wales and back. The event is now in its 20th year and this year is classed as a national event.
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Night of laughter
COMEDY comes to Malvern with another Jongleurs night of laughs on April 14. The line-up includes Inder Manocha, last year's EMMA award winner, new face Roger D and experienced crowd-pleaser Rex Boyd, held together by compere Alex Boardman. Box office
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Stourport Divers
THE club is now Worcestershire's first and only Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Scuba Diving Access Organisation. Upon completion of the 12 week basic training course the club is authorised to present a Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Certificates to student
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Burlish Park TG
THE next meeting is at Burlish Middle School on Thursday, April 14 at 7.30pm when Mr G Jones will talk on "From the Chester Tavern to an off licence in Wood Street".
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Wyre Forest Widows and Widowers
MEETINGS are held on the second Saturday of the month at the Tulip Tree Centre, Kidderminster, from 2pm until 4pm. The next meeting, on Saturday, will have a keep fit theme. There will be a chat and a quiz on May 14, and a member of the Police force will
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Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Wyre Forest Group
AN outdoor meeting will be held on Sunday, when Mervyn Needham will lead a walk around Chaddesley Nature Reserve. Meet at 10am by Jubilee Gate at Woodcote Green Lane. There is roadside parking.
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Monthly blues with Steve
BLUES man Steve Browning is playing at The Crown and Trumpet in Broadway on April 14. He is providing the entertainment for the next monthly blues night at the pub which will also be welcoming him back in September. Catch him playing throughout the evening
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British Sugarcraft Guild Wyre Forest Branch
THE branch will be holding their monthly meeting at the Stourport Community Centre, Memorial Park, Lickhill Road, Stourport, on Thursday, April 14 at 7.30pm. There will be informal demonstrations at the meeting and members will be taking along work and
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All-male cast in Shakespeare
AN all-male cast is putting on one of Shakespeare's tragi-comic fairy stories next week - A Winter's Tale. Propellor, the only all-male theatre company in the country, is staging the classic at Malvern from Wednesday to Saturday when it aims to live up
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Worcestershire ME Support Group
THE group now has monthly informal gatherings in the county. A meeting will be held on Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm, Unity House, Stanley Road, Worcester. This will be followed by the group's quarterly committee meeting. On Wednesday, April 20 from 1.30pm
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Farmers can double up on woodland grants
FARMERS may be eligible to claim funding from both the new English Woodland Grant Scheme and the new Entry Level Stewardship, according to Richard White, of Strutt & Parker's land management department at Moreton. Although the final proposals for
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Diabetes likely cause of death
A 24-year-old Bewdley man who was not seen for eight days before being found dead at home probably died from diabetes, a coroner ruled. Unemployed Luke Ratcliffe was last seen in a fish and chip shop on March 14 and had not spoken to his family for about
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Natural world springs to life
SPRING appears to have really sprung into life this year. We had a late snowfall and a bout of chilly weather after which I suffered from a rather nasty dose of flu that kept me indoors for far longer than I would have liked. When, at last, I emerged,
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Belly dance your way to a better back
BACK pain is a very common problem generally due to improper use of the spine. Lack of spinal mobilisation constricts the joints which, as a result, fail to function properly, causing stiffness, discomfort and aches and pains in varying degrees. The spinal
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Gardeners set £2,000 target
GREEN-fingered Kidderminster residents are hoping to raise more than £2,000 for Operation Covert by inviting keen horticulturists into their gardens. A total of 10 homes from throughout the town will open to the public this summer, with proceeds from
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Popular soul group in sweet gesture for fund
ANOTHER band is to rock Wyre Forest in aid of our appeal. Long-standing soul group, Blind Lemon, will play Gilt Edge Social Club in Kidderminster in June. They are the latest band to take to the stage for Operation Covert. Later this month, popular glam
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Echoes of a lost Sixties stardom
SIXTIES pop star Billie Davis' first visit to Evesham almost ended in tragedy and cost her the glittering career that many people were predicting for her. That was in September 1963 when, after appearing in Evesham, the chauffeur-driven car in which she
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Residents to fight plan to 'bitter end'
PERSHORE residents have vowed to fight to the bitter end against plans for a housing development near Mill Lane Close. Last summer Lansdowne Rodway Estates submitted a scheme for 100 houses to Wychavon District Council but withdrew it following public
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Bus service is rotten
NO one should be surprised that a larger percentage of people walk to work in Worcester than in any other town. The so-called Faithful City has a rotten bus service, almost non-existent in some areas, and appalling parking facilities which, where they
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Tories were to blame
JAMIE Oliver seems to think that throwing more money at schools will somehow improve the school meals situation. The problem started in Worcester in the 1980s when the then Tory-run county council scrapped the well-run school meals, sold all the equipment
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Pigeon's nest blamed for hotel chimney fire
A PIGEON'S nest is believed to have caused a fire in a chimney at the Lygon Arms Hotel in Broadway on Monday. Firefighters from Broadway Fire Station under station manager Tim Crump were called to the hotel to deal with the incident. "We had enough retained
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Witty words from Robin
ENJOY 'dry, witty, poignant' poetry at Evesham Arts Centre on April 12. Robin Bailey is supplying the verse in his own 'romantic, funny and thought-provoking' way from 8pm. Box office: 01386 45567.
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Schoolboy impaled on tree
A YOUNG boy from Pinvin is recovering in hospital this week after impaling himself on the branch of a tree. Nine-year-old Josh Sheppard was climbing the tree on the village recreation ground when he slipped and fell on a broken branch, piercing his thigh
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Pair to display musical skills at village
A GREEK-Canadian composer and musician will be showcasing his skills in Kidderminster in the latest instalment of a scheme taking professional live art shows to community venues across Wyre Forest. Pavlo in Concert is being staged at the Rose Theatre
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Raising rafters to aid churches
WELSH voices will be raising the rafters in aid of two churches in Abberley. Making a return visit, the Pontarddulais Male Choir will perform at Abberley Hall School on Saturday, April 9. Two years ago, the Welsh choir sang in a benefit concert for Abberley
