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New son forces Kennedy to cancel trip to Malvern
THE demands of fatherhood have forced the Liberal Democrat leader to cancel a visit to Malvern this morning. Charles Kennedy was yesterday spending time with his wife Sarah and their son Donald James, who she gave birth to early on Tuesday. He was due
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Inquiry into school letter
WORCESTERSHIRE education chiefs are investigating a "mischievous" letter sent to a Worcester school, containing several undisclosed allegations. County council press officer Lee Shrimpton said the local education authority was working with the governors
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Princess to visit old folk
STAFF and residents at an old people's home in Malvern are preparing for a Royal visit as Princess Alexandra drops in to join in a birthday celebration. The Princess, the only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, will visit Davenham and Perrins Home
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Date set for baby-in-block inquest
AN inquest into the death of a baby found entombed in a block of concrete will take place on Monday, July 18. Witnesses due to appear at the three-day inquest, in Workington, Cumbria, will include an independent DNA expert. Baby Lara, as she has been
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Car set on fire by discarded cigarette
A driver was forced to pull over after a discarded cigarette, thrown from the window of another vehicle, set fire to his car. The Citroen driver pulled off at Junction 6 of the M5 in Warndon Villages, Worcester, yesterday when he saw smoke coming from
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We'll e-mail you about next door's extension
E-MAILS and text messages alone could be used to inform people about planning applications if Wychavon Council decides to opt for this method. It is one of a number of possibilities of how people could be consulted in future, but the council wants to
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Gipsies told to quit Vale site
A HIGH Court judge yesterday rejected a bid to postpone the eviction date of a group of gipsies living on an unauthorised site near Eckington. The collection of 11 families were ordered to leave the land by last Friday, following an enforcement notice
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Budget chain Netto takes over town site
A KIDDERMINSTER supermarket set to close tomorrow will reopen under a new name and new ownership - but outgoing staff will not be guaranteed a job. Somerfield, in New Road, will open as a Netto after an extensive refit. Employees at Somerfield will not
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Race is on to open new silver screens
WORKMEN are going flat out to finish Kidderminster's first cinema in more than two decades for tomorrow's grand opening. The Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn thriller, The Interpreter, is set to be the first film shown by The Warehouse Cinema in Green Street
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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. MAC, Birmingham - Field of Centres
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44 to battle it out for county seats
BATTLE lines are being drawn for next month's Worcestershire County Council elections after 44 candidates put their names forward for the crunch poll in Wyre Forest. Voters will go the ballot boxes at the same time as the General Election on May 5. The
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Three-tier school axe confirmed
WYRE Forest will adopt a set-up of primary and secondary schools from 2007, it was confirmed this week. An independent committee, made up of school governors, church leaders, councillors and council officers, ratified on Monday night the decision to scrap
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Tasty treats draw foodies to town
FRENCH and English market traders enjoyed some entente cordiale when a mix-up over dates resulted in traders sharing the town centre pitches. Gallic stallholders were in town from Thursday to Saturday and, on Friday, were joined by the Worcestershire
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People went overboard as boat 'flipped'
A COURT heard of the dramatic scenes when a pleasure boat filled with partygoers capsized on the River Severn, resulting in a woman's death. Passenger, Jane Turner, was trapped inside the 23ft cruiser, Sweetie Pie, and drowned. Boat owners, Ruth Pearson
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Honeybourne
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Met on April 6 when Mrs M Boath presided. After the distribution of birthday cards, two new members were welcomed, Mr and Mrs Addis. A few members were still away sick and the club sent them wishes for a speedy recovery. Mrs Joan Crook
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Sparrows take top spot in 'big' survey
HOUSE sparrows have taken top spot in the world's biggest bird survey, the RSPB Garden Birdwatch. The results reveal that starlings are still disappearing and song thrushes have dropped from almost every garden's top 20 bird list. The number of sparrows
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Harriers are better than Yeovil (over the past nine games, that is!)
STUART Watkiss will point to the League Two formbook to inspire Kidderminster Harriers to the first of four potential status-saving fixtures at home to leaders Yeovil on Saturday. Although Gary Johnson's men top the table and are favourites for promotion
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Text idea should be dropped
ONE of the most vital duties of any form of government is to keep people informed about what those in power are doing. From the parish newsletter to Press releases from Downing Street, the principle is the same - information should be readily available
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Aussie Pinafore
THE Australian version of HMS Pinafore is being performed by Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society from next week. HMS Pinafore was the society's first production in 1892 and the revised version aims to make the story a little more modern while retaining
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Judo: Samurai are magnifique!
FRESH from defeating the best of Britain with their three gold medals at the North-West Junior Open, Samurai Judo Club's terrific trio crossed the channel for further success. Tom Walker, Kate Walker and Kelly Edwards each returned with a medal from the
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Cycling
STEVE Burns, of Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club, started his season in style, finishing eighth overall in the Veteran Time Trial Association (Birmingham and Midlands) 10-mile time trail on the Fosseway, Leamington Spa, on Saturday. Burns returned to competition
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Go-ahead for units to boost jobs
NEW jobs could be on the way to Stourport after plans to expand an industrial estate were given the green light. Fifteen extra units will be built at Fletcher Business Park, on Sandy Lane Industrial Estate, after proposals were passed by Wyre Forest District
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Car trials
Kidderminster's Malcolm Brown, in his Westfield SEi sports car, leads the 30-strong entry for the Worcestershire Production Car Trial on Sunday. Brown, a production car trial competitor for 30 years, was the British Trial and Rally Drivers Association
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Chess
Kidderminster Chess Club Knights' captain John Wrench finally beat Worcester St John's Steve James, at his 12th attempt. For many years, James had been Wrench's "bogey" opponent, once defeating him four times in one season. There was further delight for
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Darts
Teams wishing to join the Monday Darts Summer League may do so on Monday at The Sportsman, between 8.15pm and 9.15pm. The entry fee must be paid at this time.
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Athletics
Kidderminster's Heidi Jarosinski, who competes for Halesowen Athletics Club, opened her season with a personal best long jump of 5.53 metres, giving her first place in the competition at Tipton Harriers opening meeting on Sunday.
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Moorlands
Fisheries' own anglers took the top two places in the Wednesday Open event, fished by 11 anglers on the Moors Pool. Result Darren Clewley (Moorlands) 48lb 8oz (peg nine), Dave Highfield (Moorlands) 29-14 (21); Ralph Baxter (Gloucester) 22-6 (three). Tuesday
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Octoplus Boldings
Wednesday Open: Sean Price (Dawley MG) 73-2 (Ash one), Bob Tromans (Tromans T) 50-3 (Ash five), Harry Colley (OB Wolves) 48-11 (Oak 15). Thursday Open: Colley (OB Wolves) 121-2 (Oak five - carp 0.5lb to 9lb on meat and peel) Colin Reynolds (OB Wolves)
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Regent AC
A contest will be held on Sunday on the Hundred Pool, Great Witley. The draw will be made at the venue at 8am. To book a peg telephone 01299 822320 by Saturday at the latest. All members are asked to make sure they have a current NRA licence.
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Teenager in street attack
AN 18-year-old man had two teeth chipped when he was attacked by two other men late at night. The victim was assaulted as he walked from the Watermill pub towards New Road, Kidderminster, near the footpath which leads to the Somerfield car park between
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Bewdley Town
Bewdley Town were made to work hard against battling Bilston - but eventually secured a 3-2 win which takes them to the top of West Midlands League division one. Craig Payton's men had to twice come from behind to see off stubborn opponents - who were
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Chaddesley
Chaddesley Corbett beat Sporting Khalsa 2-0 in a mid-week West Midlands League division two fixture at Bloxwich Town's ground. Peter Begley and substitute Onwerekogza Okendeu were the goal scorers. Keith Bradley returned to the side and earned the man
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Sign language raises a smile
I FOUND the incident of the Welsh/English road signs rather amusing (Shuttle/Times & News, April 7). Unfortunately, politics demands that it be taken more seriously than it deserves. Mike Price, the "Liberal activist" whose surname suggests a Welsh
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Bewdley AS
Lyttelton Canal: M Scott 0-13-8, C James 0-6, S James 0-5-8.
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Wrens Nest AC
Wrens Pools: R Coles 46-12, P Knowles 16-6, J Moon 16-3. A match will be held on Sunday, April24 on both the Wrens Pools, draw at 8am.
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Such a waste, says battling Rover wife
THE Vale wife of a worker at the crisis-hit MG Rover's Longbridge factory in Birmingham is doing her bit to help other employees and their families who fear for their jobs. Mary Nielsen, aged 55, who lives with her husband, Mike, at Norval Road, South
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Bronx AC
Gothersley: Peter Hatton 3-4, Derek Aston 2-6, Dave Angel 1-7.
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Golden Maggot AC
Kidderminster angler Richard Billingham completed a trio of fine performances with a second place at Woodlands View Fishery. The matchman finished second behind Martin Tayloe on the Ghost Pool with more than 60lb of carp and silvers in his net, this success
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Journal reader Diana recognises herself as child in wartime photo
A PHOTOGRAPH that was kept in a wallet for more than 60 years has been claimed by its owner from Harvington. Last week the Journal published a story about John Morgan from Birmingham who was appealing for the owner of the photo to come forward. The black
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Cat's death underlines snare campaign
MANY readers will have been upset by the recent story of the cat killed in a snare trap (Shuttle/Times & News, March 3). Most inhumane animal snares and traps became illegal before the mid-1980s, but one was allowed to remain - the 'free-running snare
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D-day for Kanes expansion plans
CONTROVERSIAL plans to extend the Kanes Foods site could be granted today amid massive opposition from residents across the Vale. Wychavon District Council planning officers have recommended approval for the salad production facility - even though the
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Josh is back
PINVIN schoolboy, Josh Sheppard is back home after suffering a terrifying ordeal when he was impaled on the branch of a tree. The branch, which gave way when he was playing in the tree near his home on Saturday April 2, speared his thigh, narrowly missing
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Blossom trail is on at the Vale
CYCLISTS from the Vale and beyond have responded well to the Blossom Trail Bikeaway, which is to be held this Sunday. Over 60 keen bikers from Broadway, Worcester and the West Midlands have applied to participate in the annual bike ride and many more
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Teacher James heads off to Pole for race of his life
Outdoors fanatic James Abbott, a teacher from Wyre Piddle, has left the classroom behind to take part in a race to the North Pole. The 29-year-old and his two friends who go under the banner of Team Scott Dunn, hope to win the 320-nautical mile race starting
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Event to celebrate life of de Montfort
MEMBERS of the Simon de Montfort Society are planning a 18th birthday celebration at an annual meeting next Thursday and they want anyone with an interest in local history to join them. Spokeswoman Kerry Moreton said: "Anyone who is interested in finding
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Stourport Youth League
GEORGE James scored a hat-trick for Bewdley Town Under-15s in a Stourport and District Youth Football League match at Perrywoods United, helping his side to a 4-1 victory. The fourth Bewdley goal was contributed by Gary Swain. Wyre Forest Brintons have
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Boat is lifeline for survivors
A FAMILY from Southern India, whose livelihood was devastated as a result of the tsunami disaster, is making good use of a fishing boat bought for them by the Rotary Club of Evesham. Evesham Rotary Club member Bob Major said: "The boat is one of 65 provided
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Firm asks for time to obey quit order
BETTA Bedding in Bretforton is asking a government inspector to allow the company to stay on the Station Road site for another 12 months while arrangements are made to move. An enforcement notice was served by Wychavon District Council because planners
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Stourport
Stourport shared the spoils in a hard-earned 7-7 draw at Bromyard in their penultimate North Mids South Two league game. Despite being on the receiving end of some big scores against Bromyard in recent years, Stourport were buoyed by their previous week's
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Chaddesley
Chaddesley Corbett signed off their North Mids South Two season with a disappointing 10-7 display defeat at Greyhound - with a performance which summed up their campaign. Despite dominating possession, Corbett failed to make the most of it and, not for
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Junior rugby
On the junior rugby scene, Kidderminster Carolians under-7s topped a triangular tournament after drawing six tries each with Halesowen and beating Bridgnorth 6-5. Top try scorers: Thomas Kerrigan (4), Elliot Muprhy (4) and Ben Pinner (2). The under-10s
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County rivals set for battle
RUGBY rivals Hereford and Luctonians will meet in the quarter-finals of the North Midlands Cup on Saturday. Hereford have home advantage for the tie against their higher-ranked neighbours with a trip to Malvern in the semi-finals the prize for the winners
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Harper reaches new heights at showpiece
TEENAGE showjumping sensation Falon Harper has underlined her potential in the sport by finishing second at a prestigious event. The 14-year-old, from Astley near Stourport, saw off many experienced adult riders to claim the runners-up spot in the Equenox
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City cup ambition is halted
WORCESTER City's first Midland Floodlit Youth League Cup final for 20 years ended in defeat last night. After knocking out Premier Division leaders Sutton Coldfield 2-1 in a big semi-final shock, City were unable to oust Stourbridge. Southern Division
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County sides cannot avoid national drop
COUNTY hockey suffered a double blow on the national stage as both Stourport and Worcester had teams relegated with a game remaining. Stourport Men's First XI will finish fourth bottom in English League Premier Two, providing they take a point from already-promoted
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Broome WI
THE speaker on March 16 was Kevin Bailey, head of Hagley Primary School, whose talk, illustrated by slides, was entitled "From Hagley to Gambia". Mr Bailey told how he and colleagues forged links with a school in The Gambia and talked about life in the
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Stone WI
ON April 4 Joan Loftus reported on the skittles match against Dodford which Stone won. The Stone team has won three of the five matches played so far. Brenda Barrett confirmed the first two dates for the series of walks, and reported on a trip to the
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Stourport Civic Society
THE annual meeting will be held on Thursday, April 21, at 7.30pm in the Social Day Centre, New Street, Stourport. It is hoped all members will attend.
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Lickhill WI
THE next meeting will be held at the Memorial Park Community Centre, Stourport, on Wednesday, at 10am. The speakers will be Margaret Cook and Betty Bickerton and the title of their talk is "fun with flowers".
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Worcestershire County Museum Society
THE society meets six times a year, including a Christmas Celebration in the saloon at Hartlebury Castle. At least one additional outing to a place of interest is arranged for members during the summer months. The talks are varied but all feature subjects
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Singer Sheena's tribute to the stars
FOLLOWING her previous sell-out performances, vocalist Sheena Davis and her backing band will be at Harvington village hall on Sunday at 7.30pm as part of the Shindig spring season of events. Sheena and her band are on tour following the release of their
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Take Heart Wyre Forest Heart Support Group
AT the next meeting on Wednesday, 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 update
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Friends of Acorns Children's Hospice Wyre Forest Group
ON May 25, the group is organising a sponsored walk from the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre, Bewdley, followed by a ploughman's supper. For details contact Graham Taylor on Severn 01299 826256 or e-mail graham@sevenhills.freeserve.co.uk There is also a Three
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A sheep trick to get a snack!
A EWE in the flock at Overbury Farms is proving to be one in a thousand. Sheep have a reputation for being stupid, but this ewe called Moneypenny is a cut above the rest of the flock because she has very quickly learned to beg for extra food. Jake Freestone
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Candidates speak on education
THE candidates in next month's General Election will be speaking directly to Shuttle/Times and News readers in the coming weeks. The issues for those going to the polls in May will be many and varied but we have asked those looking for your votes to concentrate
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Gamekeepers guide launch
A NEW guide for gamekeepers, produced by British Association for Shooting and Conservation, BASC, is to be launched at the Gamekeepers' Fair at Shugborough, Stafford, this weekend. It covers everything from contracts of employment, pensions and benefits
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More autonomy for schools (Rustie Lee, UKIP)
THE government attitude to state education is like its attitude in other areas of public provision. It prefers centralised bureaucratic control rather than trusting the professionals who do the work. The result is interference in what should be taught
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Group offering help to parents
FAMILIES with young children have been invited to join a support group in Bewdley run by a voluntary organisation. Home-Start offers practical and emotional support to families who are finding things difficult and the new group is open to any family which
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Nursery jubilee
ORGANISERS of a Bewdley nursery are inviting "old boys and girls" to join in the celebrations for its silver jubilee. The Community Corner Pre-School, at St Anne's First School, is holding a fun afternoon on Bank Holiday Monday, May 2, with attractions
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Caring rockers hit right note
A ROCK band from Bewdley has hit the right note with music fans after raising almost £8,000 in two years for a cancer charity. Tom the Frop raised the cash with just five gigs for Cancer Research UK. Bass guitarist, Max Keen, said: "We wanted to support
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Forest fences in need of new homes
CONSERVATION chiefs are urging home owners to help find a home for 6,000 metres of fencing which is no longer needed in the Wyre Forest. Residents can arrange to take away part of the fence which, for the past 16 years, has been used to keep deer away
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Evesham
ART SOCIETY: The March meeting was a practical session where a good turnout of members enjoyed an evening painting and drawing a model and still life arrangements of flowers. The next meeting on Wednesday will be a talk by Jim Paterson of the Two Rivers
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SPLINTER CELL CHAOS THEORY
THE year is 2008. Citywide blackouts, stock exchange sabotage and electronic hijacking of national defence systems leads to information warfare, which has become the most dangerous threat to global stability. To prevent these attacks, gamers must infiltrate
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Prostrate op waiting times reduced
WAITING times for Wyre Forest patients' prostate biopsies have been reduced after health chiefs admitted they were longer than they should be. At the end of January, patients in the district were facing waits of up to 16 weeks for the procedure but the
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Thrifty newlyweds spurn gifts for cash
TOASTERS and cutlery sets are officially the wedding present of the past - with cash now the newlyweds' ideal gift. Two thirds of Brits tying the knot want to receive money or vouchers on their big day and wedding lists are increasingly being consigned
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14/4/05 - Job still not done despite great win
WHEN we came back down to earth following Newcastle, there was one stark realisation. The job wasn't done. It was a pity that the four points won at Kingston Park weren't enough to seal our Premiership place for next season because it was a great place
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Musical at Rose
THE musical version of the much-loved children's tale, Stig of the Dump, is being performed at the Rose Theatre today. More information and tickets for the show, which is being performed by Image Musical Theatre, can be obtained by calling 01562 743745
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Beverley Knight Wolverhampton Civic Hall
PERFORMING at Wolverhampton's Civic is always a homecoming for the UK's own queen of R 'n' B, Beverley Knight. The Wolverhampton Wanderers scarf draped around her mike stand emphasises where her heart is and the audience is eager to welcome back one of
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Kidderminster Male Choir Kidderminster Town Hall
THE gentlemen songsters did MD Justin Parker proud when he conducted them for the last time, with excellent performances of popular songs, and some new to the choir. The men in red entered la Peter Kay and friends to the strains of Is This the Way To
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Now pack health into lunchboxes
FOLLOWING Jamie Oliver's national campaign for healthier school dinners, Nicola Phipps, a nutritionist from Kersoe, is keen to turn the spotlight on lunchboxes, Nicola is a nutritional therapist and believes sending Vale pupils to school armed with healthy
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Hive of activity as council makes plans for elections
WHEN Prime Minister Tony Blair announced the General Election would be on May 5, he signalled the start of a huge logistical operation. Hundreds of local authority staff up and down the country were thrown into a frenzy of activity as they began the task
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Pershore prepares for In Bloom battle
PERSHORE is set to flourish this summer when the town enters the Britain in Bloom competition for the first time. Following an appeal in the Journal last week, 12 community-spirited people turned up to a meeting at No 8 on Tuesday to lend their support
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Far better life under Labour
ACCORDING to a recent correspondent, Labour's eight years in office is comparable to Stalin's Soviet rule. By this person's reckoning then the Tory party's 18-year rule could well be akin to Adolf Hitler's Nazi party rule. It's all nonsense, of course
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Using the password can prevent anguish of theft
WITH reference to your article headlined "Check ID of callers" (Worcester News, Wednesday, April 6) I work for a large company whereby my day-to-day activities involve visiting consumers in their own homes across three counties to access gas, water and
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Funny peculiar
A wry, comic look at all things paranormal is promised in a Psychic Spectacular in Pershore on April 22. The DTs are performing the show in the style of a live medium event and include some stand-up, puppetry and video touches. The show is at the Number
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Villagers to air views on quarry
A PARISH poll could be organised in Bidford to test local feeling about plans for an extension to sand and gravel workings at Marsh Farm Quarry, Salford Priors. The plans have been submitted by RMC Materials, now part of CEMEX, and the company has organised
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Making it snappy
BUTTERFLY Theatre puppets entertained youngsters at a Kidderminster nursery celebrating its 20th anniversary. Mary Balk's colourful puppets created heaps of fun and laughter for the children at Deerhurst Day Nursery, Franche Road, during a party to mark
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Principal praises college students
STUDENTS' achievements were celebrated at Kidderminster College during an event hosted by principal, Andrew Miller. More than 100 students and parents attended the awards ceremony in the college's theatre. Among qualities recognised in awards presented
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Couple Mark 25 years
A COUPLE who have spent 25 years working at a Kidderminster store have been rewarded for their loyal service. Marks and Spencer employees, Steve Trow, 47, and his wife, Stacey, 43, of Lansdown Green, received their long service awards at a ceremony in
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Act of solidarity for world's poor
CONGREGATION members of a Kidderminster church are backing a week of protest in aid of a worldwide campaign to improve the plight of the poor. St Peter's Church, in Birchen Coppice, is supporting the Global Week of Action for Trade Justice, which is part
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Woolworths offer lost
THE suitor for Woolworths today said it was withdrawing its interest in the high street retailer. Apax Partners said it had decided not to make a formal offer for Woolworths after being "unable to confirm certain key cash items" in the latter's books.
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Innovation prizewinner promises to treat staff
AN engineering firm which makes communications equipment has been named as the cream of the crop of Malvern businesses. Dytecna, based in Spring Lane, emerged as the overall winner in the Platinum Awards for Business Excellence, held by Malvern Hills
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Cinema's ready to roll
A TOP-UP loan from a Malvern company has helped realise a Kidderminster community's dream of creating its own independent cinema. This was the first major loan granted by Church Street-based Impetus, which is one of 59 community development finance institutions
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Boss's bid for security is blocked
A BIDFORD businessman has failed in his bid to boost security at his premises. Members of Stratford District Council West Area Planning Committee rejected an application from Mark Smith to site a mobile home at The Pony Meadow in the village Mr Smith,
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DO NOT BLAME US FOR MUCK
TRAVELLERS have been accused of leaving urine trails, human excrement and building rubbish on a busy industrial estate. They deny it is anything to do with them, and instead have pointed the finger at builders, who they say are using their presence as
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Couple's terror in road cable 'prank'
A COUPLE have spoken of their terror after a car ran into a cable deliberately tied across a street and was catapulted back into their own car. Driver Matthew McGinley, aged 21, of Stourport-on-Severn, broke two ribs and smashed his head into the windscreen
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Diamond ahoy for ex-Navy couple
A COMMUNITY-minded husband and wife team celebrates 60 years of happy marriage together today. Last weekend, Leslie and Beryl Martin celebrated with a friends and family at the Old Palace, Deansway, and a commemorative bell ringing at St John's Church
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We'll fight to stop new village homes
A VILLAGE that is already bigger than Upton-upon-Severn is uniting to prevent further expansion. People in Kempsey, near Worcester, say any new housing should be built on available sites within the village and not on fields outside the settlement area
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Watching the big race? Then get a TV licence
WORCESTER'S TV licence fee dodgers are being warned that they will be caught, as enquiry officers will be out in force once again this spring. Figures from TV Licensing show that last spring, almost 100 evaders were caught in Worcester as a result of
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Dealing with a litter menace
Members of Charity Crescent Residents Association (CHACRA) carried out a successful litter pick recently. Apart from Charity Crescent, all roads leading off the Crescent were cleared of litter and debris. The volunteers, who were supplied with protective
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Business is booming
THE country's only indoor human cannonball is wowing audiences at a circus visiting Worcester. Brazilian Diego Marakova last night flew 40ft at a speed reaching 60mph during the Cottle and Austen Combined Circus, based at Pitchcroft. The 30-person two-hour
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Chamber of secrets under church floor
A SECRET burial chamber has been found under the floor of a village church. The 7ft square room containing a lead-lined coffin was discovered at St Peter's Church, Powick, after some pews were removed to make extra floor space. Floorboards eaten by deathwatch
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Have fun on the farm
WOODPECKERS and lapwings might be spotted by ramblers enjoying a new walk on a farm near Worcester. The circular walk created at Phepson Farm, Himbleton, near Droitwich, crosses land that is rich in bird life, following an old green lane lined with traditional
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Pass on suggestion
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with Mark Turner's letter about disability being the preserve of the elderly. What a load of rubbish. I myself suffer with a disability and have recently and gratefully acquired a concessionary bus pass from Wychavon, which clearly
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Honouring thomas tallis
THE Bristol Bach Choir, one of the UK's leading amateur mixed choirs, will present a concert to honour the 500th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Tallis, one of the greatest English composers, this Saturday at St Laurence's Parish Church, Ludlow. The
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Rare performance
HANDEL'S masterpiece Saul is to receive a rare performance. The Hereford Christian Chorale will sing the oratorio on Saturday, April 23, at 7.30 pm, in Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross, conducted by Sir Richard Mynors. Saul will be sung by Hereford bass
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Heavenly harpists
HEREFORD Concert Society adds four heavenly harpists to its list of invited players next week. The Barkham Harp Quartet is made up of four award-winning harpists who all studied with Daphne Boden at the Royal College of Music. Their performances are as
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Harvington
BEETLE DRIVE: The Beetle Drive run by the St James' Social Committee in the village hall last Saturday evening proved a great success, attracting more than 40 players and raising £200 for church funds. At the end of the evening, John Redman, chairman
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Pershore
RBL WOMEN'S SECTION: Held their monthly meeting at St Wulstan's Hall. The meeting was opened by chairman Wendy Griffiths. The minutes of the last meeting were read, followed by the treasurer's and sick visitor's reports. Wendy then read and discussed
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Willersey
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: Fifty residents attended the Willersey annual parish meeting at the village hall. In his annual report the chairman of the parish council, Maurice Andrews, referred to several matters being dealt with, most of which had been referred
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Haven't got a prayer
HOW I agree with Roger Martin about the ills of religion. Fanatics of all types, Christian, Muslim and Jewish, justify their beliefs, however murderous, by reference to ancient writings, so-called divinely inspired, handed down over hundreds and thousands
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Make a date with Marje
TWO thought-provoking shows are being staged in Chipping Norton this weekend. The Dream Dealer is a new children's musical by the Chipping Norton Youth Theatre and The Diaries of Marjorie Simpson is a moving and funny one-woman show staged by Elaine Paintling
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Nicky's knighted for a Night
SHAKESPEARE'S dark comedy, Twelfth Night, is being tackled by the RSC's head director for its latest show, opening next week. Michael Boyd, RSC Artistic Director, is at the helm of the production, which will be starring stage, film and TV actor Nicky
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Aussie Pinafore
THE Australian version of HMS Pinafore is being performed by Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society from next week. HMS Pinafore was the society's first production in 1892 and the revised version aims to make the story a little more modern while retaining
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Horrors of interrogation by the Gestapo
EXTANT Theatre - Britain's only blind theatre company - brings to stage the true story of Jacques Lusseyran, a teenage leader within the French resistance movement of occupied Paris during the Second World War. A play in one act, followed by an epilogue
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Treasure from youth theatre
GIGANTIC playing cards and shimmering toadstools, gently rolling grass and a backdrop of bare-boned trees, not to mention the one essential in any production of Alice, the rabbit hole - from the moment the audience took their seats they knew from the
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It's an education for Zoie on return home
EMMERDALE star Stephen McGann and Zoie Kennedy (above) - Staff Nurse Meryl Taylor in ITV's The Royal - will star in Hereford Courtyard's first professional show of the new season, Educating Rita. For Zoie - who is a Herefordshire girl - it is a welcome
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Are you a winner?
* (I) indicates Internet entries. WINNERS of tickets to the Bears and Dolls Show at the NEC were: S. Thomas, The Birches, Stourport-on-Severn; S. Watton, Southall Drive, Hartlebury; L. Badsey, Warwick Street, Stourport-on-Severn; Y. Welsh, Ribbesford
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Hip-hop heads 'av a scream'
HEREFORD hip-hop heads had a treat on Friday when the best of local and national talent played to a packed out Scream Bar. Task Force, one of the UK's best known hip-hop acts, brought a mix of club bangers, new songs from the forthcoming Music From The
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Back to start for ensemble
THE ensemble Chroma will be in concert at Charlton Church on Saturday, back in the venue where they started the series of chamber music concerts back in 1998, then as a clarinet trio. Chroma have become most closely associated with the performance of
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Singer Sheena's tribute to the stars
FOLLOWING her previous sell-out performances, vocalist Sheena Davis and her backing band will be at Harvington village hall on Sunday at 7.30pm as part of the Shindig spring season of events. Sheena and her band are on tour following the release of their
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The mellow sound of a Sixties singer
SIXTIES star Donovan is heading to Cheltenham next month. Last year, the folk-rock singer released Beat Caf, his first album in eight years. This year, he brings a live version on the road, Beat Caf Acoustic, and includes a special guest among the band
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Guitar ace in concert to boost Tracy fund
TOP guitarist and Vale favourite Gordon Giltrap is playing another charity concert for the Tracy Sollis Leukaemia Trust this month. Gordon, who has played and recorded with the likes of Brian May, Rick Wakeman and Sir Cliff Richard, is patron of the charity
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Coppin is back on the record
TOP Cotswold singer-songwriter Johnny Coppin has released his first major album in 12 years. The Nailsworth-based performer was a member of 1970s folk rock band Decameron before he embarked on a solo career which has won him much acclaim from different
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A sheep trick to get a snack!
A EWE in the flock at Overbury Farms is proving to be one in a thousand. Sheep have a reputation for being stupid, but this ewe called Moneypenny is a cut above the rest of the flock because she has very quickly learned to beg for extra food. Jake Freestone
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Updating NFU members
A SERIES of meetings for NFU members aimed at updating them on the latest information on the Single Payment Scheme take place during April. The meetings are organised by the NFU's local branches as farmers grapple with complex forms relating to the new
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Delicate bedstraws are splendid sight
AS spring unfolds its wealth of new life, I always enjoy watching for new wild flowers to come into bloom across the reserves. One plant family which is now starting to come into bloom, is the bedstraws. Bedstraws have delicate stems and fine narrow leaves
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Evesham
ART SOCIETY: The March meeting was a practical session where a good turnout of members enjoyed an evening painting and drawing a model and still life arrangements of flowers. The next meeting on Wednesday will be a talk by Jim Paterson of the Two Rivers
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SPLINTER CELL CHAOS THEORY
THE year is 2008. Citywide blackouts, stock exchange sabotage and electronic hijacking of national defence systems leads to information warfare, which has become the most dangerous threat to global stability. To prevent these attacks, gamers must infiltrate
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Peter's a man with a reading mission
NOT content with his success at Herefordshire Festival, where he won the Crabtree Cup for open poetry, Peter Williams took his talent on the road, and competed at this year's Dudley Festival of Music, Drama and Dance. It was ambition well rewarded as
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Youngsters sought to tread the boards
TALENTED youngsters are being sought to tread the boards in a forthcoming production of the much-loved musical, Oliver!. The Carpet Trades Operatic Society is looking for 20 experienced nine to 14 year olds to take part in the show, which was last performed
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Musical at Rose
THE musical version of the much-loved children's tale, Stig of the Dump, is being performed at the Rose Theatre today. More information and tickets for the show, which is being performed by Image Musical Theatre, can be obtained by calling 01562 743745
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Manic Street Preachers Wolverhampton Civic Hall
ONCE they sang of personal and political despair. Then they became an all-purpose rock band, rocketing into the mainstream with arena gigs and number one albums. Judging by the show at Wolverhampton Civic Hall, the Manics are struggling to balance both
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Beverley Knight Wolverhampton Civic Hall
PERFORMING at Wolverhampton's Civic is always a homecoming for the UK's own queen of R 'n' B, Beverley Knight. The Wolverhampton Wanderers scarf draped around her mike stand emphasises where her heart is and the audience is eager to welcome back one of
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Kidderminster Male Choir Kidderminster Town Hall
THE gentlemen songsters did MD Justin Parker proud when he conducted them for the last time, with excellent performances of popular songs, and some new to the choir. The men in red entered la Peter Kay and friends to the strains of Is This the Way To
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Funny peculiar
A wry, comic look at all things paranormal is promised in a Psychic Spectacular in Pershore on April 22. The DTs are performing the show in the style of a live medium event and include some stand-up, puppetry and video touches. The show is at the Number
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In the mood for dancing
ENJOY your own version of Strictly Come Dancing and get fit at the same time by joining in with all kinds of dance classes on offer locally. Paul Pritchard from Pershore runs the Dance at 8 dance classes which started at Pershore's Number 8 arts centre
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Melissa's dream...
MONEY is the only obstacle between 17-year-old Melissa Real and her dream career. Having secured a place at the Margaret Howard Theatre College in North London for September, she now has to raise nearly £7,000 in course fees. "Melissa has a real gift
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Spirit of Broadway - Everyman, Cheltenham
WHO doesn't love a good show tune? Spirit of Broadway has collated some of the most popular songs from the world's principal musicals and wrapped them in one non-stop glitzy package. An international cast delivers energetic performances from a list that
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Vikings coming to a centre near you
ANYONE who has ever wondered what life was like in the Saxon and Viking periods can satisfy their curiosity this weekend with a visit to Bishops Wood Education Centre, near Stourport. The centre, at Crossway Green, boasts an Anglo-Saxon style hall, built
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Wrestler plans show
KIDDERMINSTER wrestler, Chris Cage, will not be taking part in the American Wrestling 2005 show at Stourport Civic Centre this month. He is, however, planning to hold his own wrestling event in Kidderminster next month.
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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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Dangers of the dreaded weed!
IT is only in recent times that we have become aware of the effects of passive smoking of tobacco. Concern being particularly for young children's health. Presently we have talk of legalising or down grading other drugs. On rare occasions I have entered
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Consulting on old site's future
I NOTE in a recent edition that Wychavon District Council are spending up to £50,000 on consultants to look at the future use of the old sewage works site now known as Abbey Road Depot. To save a little time and considerable expenditure, now and in the
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Manifesto move by other parties
WHY is Blair and Kennedy jumping up and down with irritation having read the Conservative manifesto, instead of spending the time expounding their own? Is it because, they are thinking what we are thinking? Personally I prefer the Conservative policies
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Belarussian extravaganza
THE world-renowned White Russian Central Band from Belarus is coming to Worcester next month to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe. Guest soloists from the Bolshoi and dancers from the Belarussian National Folk Dance Academy will also
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Correct art
THE winning entry of a sculpture design competition will be displayed at a construction training centre, not an art training centre as the Worcester News reported on Tuesday, March 15. A-level art student Richard Read won £250, not £100.
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City cafe open
THE caf at Worcester's Pump House Environment Centre is open for business. The caf, which is run by people with learning needs, is run by the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust, off Waterworks Road, Barbourne.
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Diamond ahoy for ex-Navy couple
A COMMUNITY-minded husband and wife team celebrates 60 years of happy marriage together today. Last weekend, Leslie and Beryl Martin celebrated with a friends and family at the Old Palace, Deansway, and a commemorative bell ringing at St John's Church
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Couple in catapult horror
Cable stretched across road could have been a killer A YOUNG couple have spoken of their terror after a car ran into a cable deliberately tied across a Kidderminster street and "catapulted" back into their vehicle. Driver, Matthew McGinley, 21, broke
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Ferret snatchers targeting homes
FERRET thieves are targeting homes in Kidderminster with a spate of snatches, including taking a ferret previously abandoned in an "appalling" condition. Five ferrets have been stolen in three weeks, the most upsetting being the theft of a female which
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Royal opens new centre
THE immaculately dressed Duchess of Gloucester brought a touch of royal glamour to Kidderminster Hospital when she officially opened the state-of-the-art treatment centre and described it as an "excellent new centre". Shortly before unveiling a plaque
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Theatre
Rose, Kidderminster - Stig of the Dump, Thursday. Swan, Worcester - HMS Pinafore (Australian version), Wednesday until April 30. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Thoroughly Modern Millie, until Saturday. Fame, Monday until April 23. Crescent, Birmingham - The
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Back in election spotlight
BBC Television's coverage of the General Election campaign kicked off in the West Midlands on Monday and saw the spotlight fall on Kidderminster. The Shuttle/Times and News offices in Blackwell Street were one of the first ports of call for a special
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County council candidates for Wyre Forest
BEWDLEY (one seat) Frank Baillie (Health Concern) John-Paul Campion (Conservative) Louise Edginton (Independent) William Mason (Labour) CHADDESLEY (one seat) Graham Ballinger (Liberal) Stephen Clee (Conservative) Peter Dyke (Liberal Democrat) David Montague-Smith
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Rustie launches her campaign
LOOKING after the elderly was a key priority for the UK Independence Party, said election hopeful, Rustie Lee, after a visit to a Kidderminster care home. The former TV chef, UKIP's candidate for the Wyre Forest parliamentary seat, met residents at Holmwood
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Wayne takes bite of the Big Apple
AN up-and-coming movie maker has high hopes for the future as a music video he shot in Kidderminster with a budget of "nothing" is set to be shown at the largest film festival in the world. Weak 13's music video, When You Say When, will be watched by
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Ambulances meet target
AMBULANCES across the area covering Wyre Forest met their target of responding to three-quarters of life-threatening calls over the past year. Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service NHS Trust also responded to 95 per cent of non-life threatening calls
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Open verdict on man who died in hotel room
THE sister of a Wyre Forest man found dead in a Thailand hotel room told an inquest she thought he had been murdered. Angela Farmer spoke after a pathologist said that the cause of 46-year-old Stephen Harris's death could not be determined. Mrs Farmer
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Learners rewarded for their top efforts
PEOPLE in Wyre Forest are celebrating after scooping top prizes at an annual awards ceremony for learning achievement. The event, organised by the Learning and Skills Council Herefordshire and Worcestershire - LSC - rewarded individuals and organisations
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Friends reunite at happy event
FORMER employees of Kidderminster carpet companies based at Mill Street site are being urged to meet up with their old workmates at a reunion being held next week. Anyone who worked for Carpet Trades, Gilt Edge or Carpets International will be welcomed
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Tribute to staff who make big difference
A GROUP of disabled people - including a former international cricketer - from Wyre Forest have made a film about the difference social care staff have made to their lives. Because of You looks at the lives of six people who use Worcestershire County
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Soldiers' homecoming
TWO Territorial Army soldiers have returned to their Kidderminster homes following six-month tours of duty in Afghanistan. Private Richard Greenhill, of the West Midlands Regiment, and Lance Corporal Rob Wallace, of the Royal Army Medical Corps, had been
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Aiming high for hospice
SUPERMARKET workers from Kidderminster will soon be tackling the highest peaks in Britain to help a charity providing day care for people with life-limiting illnesses. Richard Smith, Tom Jennings and Tom Mason who work at Sainsbury's are taking part in
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Harvington
BEETLE DRIVE: The Beetle Drive run by the St James' Social Committee in the village hall last Saturday evening proved a great success, attracting more than 40 players and raising £200 for church funds. At the end of the evening, John Redman, chairman
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Mickleton
GARDENING CLUB: Daffodil, tulip and hellebore classes were strongly entered in the spring show and the class for the jug of spring flowers was a spectacular sight showing both colour and variety. The club thanked judges Mrs Ingles and Mr Lloyd for viewing
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Pershore
RBL WOMEN'S SECTION: Held their monthly meeting at St Wulstan's Hall. The meeting was opened by chairman Wendy Griffiths. The minutes of the last meeting were read, followed by the treasurer's and sick visitor's reports. Wendy then read and discussed
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Willersey
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: Fifty residents attended the Willersey annual parish meeting at the village hall. In his annual report the chairman of the parish council, Maurice Andrews, referred to several matters being dealt with, most of which had been referred
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13/04/05 - Mullen delights fans with stories
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Jimmy Mullen has few regrets in his 37-year long football career but he rues missing out on Brazilian genius Pele's shirt. As a young winger for Sheffield Wednesday Mullen was given the difficult task of marking the World Cup
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Forty two games gone and four to go in survival scrap
"WE'RE one good day at the office away from being right back in the survival fight, equally we're one bad day at the office away from it being almost impossible to stay up..." Stuart Watkiss has left Harriers fans in no doubt how important this weekend's
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Ref justice as Harriers get late Shakes
NATHAN Tyson, Junior Agogo, Andy Kirk, Simon Brown . . . and now Clive Oliver. When Kidderminster Harriers survey the wreckage of the 2004-05 season, the Northumberland referee will be high up their list of chief tormentors after Saturday's display. Throughout
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14/4/05 - City cup ambition is halted
WORCESTER City's first Midland Floodlit Youth League Cup final for 20 years ended in defeat last night. After knocking out Premier Division leaders Sutton Coldfield 2-1 in a big semi-final shock, City were unable to oust Stourbridge. Southern Division
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Haven't got a prayer
HOW I agree with Roger Martin about the ills of religion. Fanatics of all types, Christian, Muslim and Jewish, justify their beliefs, however murderous, by reference to ancient writings, so-called divinely inspired, handed down over hundreds and thousands
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Make a date with Marje
TWO thought-provoking shows are being staged in Chipping Norton this weekend. The Dream Dealer is a new children's musical by the Chipping Norton Youth Theatre and The Diaries of Marjorie Simpson is a moving and funny one-woman show staged by Elaine Paintling
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Nicky's knighted for a Night
SHAKESPEARE'S dark comedy, Twelfth Night, is being tackled by the RSC's head director for its latest show, opening next week. Michael Boyd, RSC Artistic Director, is at the helm of the production, which will be starring stage, film and TV actor Nicky
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Report: Coldfield curse costs Swifts
STOURPORT Swifts crashed to defeat at the hands of bogey side Sutton Coldfield Town, a penalty two minutes from time handing all three points to the visitors. Some shoddy defending from Andy Wells coupled with a lunge from keeper Aaron O'Malley on Damian
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Sailing
WYRE Forest sailing sensation Alison Young put in a right royal performance in the RYA Youth Championships after meeting Princess Anne. The 17-year-old Bewdley High School student finished first female and second overall in the 104-boat Laser Radial fleet
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Swimming
ELIZA Bradley, Hannah Wear and Robert Smith each gained two first places at the concluding weekend of the Worcestershire County Championships, held in Wolver-hampton. The 10-year-old Bradley won the 50m freestyle and 200m backstroke events, while Wear
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Trivia
HARE and Hounds beat Red Man BCC in their Wyre Forest Trivia League encounter, but needed to prevent them scoring 50 points, to claim the title. In the event Red Man scored 51 to win the league. Hounds share second place with Rising Sun A. Results: Bird
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Running
Only two members of the Amazing Feet Running Club were in action at the weekend, many others busy preparing for the London Marathon. Phil Bubb recorded a personal best of 43 minutes 25 seconds to claim 93rd place out of a field of more than 700 runners
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Poole Hall
There has been good fishing on all coarse waters throughout the week. The leading angler landed 52lb of mixed fish, the best a 2.25lb roach, and carp from 2lb up to 9.5lb, using maggot and macaroni cheese bait on peg 12 on the Kingfisher. Wednesday, Open
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Shatterford Lakes
Wyre Forest angler Tom Walker caught four trout to 2lb on a jack frost on the Wyre Dell, another angler landing four trout to 2lb on a cats whisker. Two trout to 3lb were caught on a pink home-made fly on the Stella Lake, while four trout to 2lb fell
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Woodward Grosvenors AC
Birmingham/Worcestershire Canal 43-44: D Saunders 1-3, P Cox and K Tombs 0-12, S Campbell 0-7.5, P Bruce 0-4.5, T Cooke 0-4.
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Benefit cheats are sentenced
A BENEFIT cheat who fraudulently claimed more than £13,500 has appeared in court. Ronald Rollason, 44, of Kinver Avenue in Kidderminster, pleaded guilty to six offences at the town's magistrates court. The case followed an investigation by Wyre Forest
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HETA AC
There will be a match on Sunday at Moorlands. Breakfast is at 8am, the draw to be made at 9.15am. Last match result: M Carrick 17-10, L Connolly 8-12, K Moss 8-7.
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Gilt Edge AC
Canal, Bonemill, Lyttelton pegs 1-18: Pete White 0-8-12dr, Colin Garbett 0-8, John Gale 0-7. Sunday's contest will be at Kingsnordley, Mallards Pool, for the H Oakley Cup. Members are asked to telephone the secretary for details on 01562 824651.
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Wolverley AC
Franche Pool: S Garrington 16-6.5, P Garrington 5-13, M McGowan 3-10. Ludlow AC's pool (the old Midland Red) at Tenbury Wells is the venue for a knock-up on Sunday, 7.30am as normal.
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Camera snatched
ALMOST £700 of electrical equipment items were taken during a burglary in Kidderminster. A Kodak printer, worth £180, a £150 Kodak digital camera and a Technic hi-fi worth £360, were stolen from a house in Stourport Road, between 3pm and 10.20pm on Tuesday
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Black Boy
Willow Marsh: Rmoule 12-4, C Royce 10-6 (carp 10-4), B Hudson 7-2. The next match is at Hucks Farm on April 24, draw 8.30am. Anglers should meet at Dog Lane car park at 8am.
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Tomkinsons AC
A contest will be held on Sunday on the Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, bridges 39-42 (Botterham Lock-Hinksford Lock). The draw will be 8am at the venue.
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Waggon and Horses
Island Pool, Moorlands: S Phillips 25-7, B Edwards 16-10, A O'Donnell 13-14. On April 24 a contest will be held on Larford Lakes, draw at 7.30am.
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Raising cash and enjoying it
ON behalf of the district Scout association I would like to thank the general public of Wyre Forest for the generous support given to us at the recent supermarket bag packing. Our most recent event over Easter raised around £4,000 which will assist groups
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Old Bear AC
Seniors, Cookley canal: G Billingsley and C Price 2-1, S Boulter 1-7. The next seniors contest is on Sunday, with a 7am draw, fishing the Stackpool. Anglers are asked to put their names on the list. A Juniors contest will be held on the canal on Saturday
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Gipsies told to quit Vale site
A HIGH Court judge yesterday rejected a bid to postpone the eviction date of a group of gipsies living on an unauthorised site near Eckington. The collection of 11 families were ordered to leave the land by last Friday, following an enforcement notice
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Strategy dictates recycling change
I FEEL that I must respond to the article regarding kerbside recycling in the Shuttle/Times & News on March 17 and the letter on this page the following week. I have had many people ask me about the future of recycling as a result of the article and
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Disused town cinema in a state of collapse
THE decorative ceiling inside Evesham's Grade II listed cinema is collapsing, according to English Heritage, which wants a notice served on the owner to make urgent repairs. Wychavon District Council's planning officers will also be advising councillors
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Vital to include adders in rare valley habitat
I FEEL I must address points raised by the letter of April 7 regarding management work in Habberley Valley. As one who has watched the wildlife of this local nature reserve for over 30 years, I wholeheartedly applaud this vital work. The valley is a mosaic
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Gap in care may have killed me says OAP
AN Evesham pensioner is concerned about the lack of on-site care in her sheltered housing complex after collapsing and almost dying in her home. Alice Livings, aged 85, from Seward Close, developed fluid on her lungs in the early hours of Sunday, March
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Harriers placing Trust in title bid
HARRIERS Trust FC could hold their heads high after a brave defeat to a strong Bretforton Sports OB side in the Sunday Minor Cup final at Evesham United's Common Road ground. Despite taking an early lead through Marc Vaughan, the Kidderminster League
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Homes scheme 'too intrusive'
A NEW bid to build houses at Greenavon, Princess Road, Evesham, described by planning officers as creeping urbanisation, looks set to fail at a development control meeting today. A scheme which involved the demolition of a house, outbuildings and garages
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Tables
SATURDAY PREMIER P W D F A P Cradley Hth 22 18 3 68 134 57 Kinver 22 13 2 55 37 41 Wyre For 20 12 4 51 31 40 Brintons 20 12 3 63 21 39 Two Gates 20 11 3 66 39 36 Quarr Bank 24 9 7 38 45 34 Norton Cel 21 8 5 47 37 29 Areley King 22 8 4 42 42 28 Parkdle
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Grandparents annoyed at holiday closure of play area
GRANDPARENTS from Evesham have criticised the district council for closing a children's playground in the Easter holidays. Brian and Sheila Barton of Clyde Avenue were annoyed to find the Cotswold Rise play area closed and workman painting the equipment
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Ceremony celebrates the achievements of prisoners
PRISONERS at Long Lartin near Evesham have something to celebrate. The inmates at the high security prison have recently had their educational and vocational achievements recognised at a Celebration of Achievement ceremony. A wide range of achievement
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KCs lose survival tussle by a point
THE scoreline was not the only thing that was low after a 7-6 home defeat to fellow strugglers Wednesbury left Kidderminster Carolians sinking deeper into Midlands Three West North trouble. With KCs starting the survival scrap just one point ahead of
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Cleobury Mortimer
Cleobury Mortimer's disappointing last day 19-15 defeat at Redditch could not detract from a wonderful promotion season in North Midlands South One. With Stourbridge Lions running out emphatic 60-0 winners over Handsworth, they are crowned champions with
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Moody targets big advantage
TOM Moody wants his side to bat Derbyshire out of the game on day two at the County Ground. The New Road director of cricket was satisfied with Worcestershire's opening effort at Derby yesterday as they finished on 305-6 in the Frizzell County Championship
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Harriers build-up hit by flu bug
ILLNESS has crept into the Aggborough camp to give Kidderminster Harriers a bigger headache ahead of another huge clash. Defender Simon Weaver, midfielder Simon Russell and striker Gary Birch have all been sent home with 'flu symptoms, forcing manager
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200 fans to boost Wolves bid
WORCESTER Wolves are hoping their legion of loyal supporters will cheer them to the England Basketball League Division One play-off final. Between 150 and 200 fans are expected to journey up the M1 for Saturday's semi-final second leg with City of Sheffield
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Moores named as academy director
PETER Moores was today named as England's new director of the national academy. The England and Wales Cricket board announced this morning Moores would succeed Rod Marsh on October 1 after the Australian leaves his post. Moores has signed a three-year
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Are you a winner?
* (I) indicates Internet entries. WINNERS of tickets to the Bears and Dolls Show at the NEC were: S. Thomas, The Birches, Stourport-on-Severn; S. Watton, Southall Drive, Hartlebury; L. Badsey, Warwick Street, Stourport-on-Severn; Y. Welsh, Ribbesford
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Astley Horticultural Society
AT the March meeting G Hargreaves talked about rhododendrons, from their history and origins in the upper regions of India, Nepal and China to the large collection at Kew Gardens. He accompanied his talk with slides. As part of the society's centenary
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Inspector is still calling all the shots
AN award-winning production of a classic thriller is heading the new season line-up at the Everyman in Cheltenham. Theatre spokeswoman Meg Jackson is promising 'new drama tastier than a cider lolly', along with music, musicals and comedy to see audiences
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Classical Music Society
IN her programme entitled "Anyone for Tennis!", Alison Osborne concentrated on "doubles" - recordings of duos. Among the items included were Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp, Sulla Tomba from Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti, sung by Luciano Pavarotti
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Kidderminster Cycling Club
ON Sunday, there will be two rides, both leaving The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster, at 8.30am. The A ride will visit Flounders Folly, Craven Arms, while the B ride is car-assisted to Eccleshall, Staffordshire. All cyclists will be welcome and should
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The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship
THE Kidderminster group of the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship (CSRF) has moved from the Baxter Church Hall and now have monthly get-togethers at the Three Shires Restaurant, Lower Mill Street. The group meets other members at 11am on the third Wednesday
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Kidderminster Horticultural Society
ON Thursday, April 21, Michael Ecob, from Astley, will give a talk on "A Year with an Itinerant Gardener", in Holy Innocents community hall, Kidderminster. Talks are held on the third Thursday of each month, starting at 7.30pm. Members will be going on
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Prostate Cancer Support Group (Kidderminster and District)
ON Saturday, April 30, there will be a sponsored bluebell walk. The leader will be Geoff Neale. Members will meet at Walton Hill car park and set off at 10am. The distance will be about four miles. Last year, £1,563 was raised for the group's funds and
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Hand-picked home from home
BROADWAY pensioners moving into part of the Russells development have handpicked furnishings for their housing association flats. The elderly villagers are currently living at Shear House, Evesham and Pershore Housing Association's sheltered housing scheme
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Stourport Carers Group
THE next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 21, from 11am until 12.30pm, at Olive House, Minster Road, Stourport. There will be a demonstration and tasting of Wiltshire Farm Foods, the home meals service. New carers will be welcome For further details
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Stourport Justice and Peace Group
THE subject of the next meeting will be "Reconciliation in Cyprus" when the speaker will be David Blakeway-Smith. This will be held at St Wulstans, Vale Road, on Wednesday at 7.30pm. All welcome.
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Live Wyres
LIVE Wyres are a group of singles who meet regularly to arrange social events such as dances, meals out, theatre trips, walks and weekends away. Forthcoming pub meetings are as follows: Tuesday - Whittington Inn, Kinver; Tuesday, April 26 - The Brinton
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Friends Worcester Group
THIS social group meets every Tuesday at around 8.30pm at various public houses. On Tuesday, the gathering will be at The Oak Apple, Spetchley Road, Worcester. Coming weeks are: April 26, The Crown, Powick; May 3, The King's Head, Sidbury; May 10, The
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Ramblers Association
TONIGHT members of the Wyre Forest Group will be enjoying an evening meal at The Plough, Far Forest. The next walk will be on Sunday at Alvechurch, a four-mile ramble. Anyone interested in taking part should be at New Road car park, Kidderminster, for
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Back to start for ensemble
THE ensemble Chroma will be in concert at Charlton Church on Saturday, back in the venue where they started the series of chamber music concerts back in 1998, then as a clarinet trio. Chroma have become most closely associated with the performance of
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Wyre Forest Society
THE annual meeting will be held tomorrow in the community centre, Lickhill Road, Stourport, starting at 7.30pm. Business matters will be followed by a slide show and supper. Contact Stuart Leadley on 01562 753155 or Sylvia Sheldon on 01299 404122 for
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Jazz superstar's never a stranger
TWO nights of jazz next week will be delighting fans of traditional and modern masters at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall. Acker Bilk is bringing his Paramount Jazz Band to town on Saturday, while on Thursday, top musicians will be recreating the life Dave
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Worcestershire M.E. Support Group
THE group now has monthly informal gatherings in Worcester, Malvern, Kidderminster and Pershore. April meetings include: Wednesday, from 1.30pm until 3.30 pm, Kidderminster Library, Market Street. All people with ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), CFS (chronic
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The mellow sound of a Sixties singer
SIXTIES star Donovan is heading to Cheltenham next month. Last year, the folk-rock singer released Beat Caf, his first album in eight years. This year, he brings a live version on the road, Beat Caf Acoustic, and includes a special guest among the band
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Guitar ace in concert to boost Tracy fund
TOP guitarist and Vale favourite Gordon Giltrap is playing another charity concert for the Tracy Sollis Leukaemia Trust this month. Gordon, who has played and recorded with the likes of Brian May, Rick Wakeman and Sir Cliff Richard, is patron of the charity
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Coppin is back on the record
TOP Cotswold singer-songwriter Johnny Coppin has released his first major album in 12 years. The Nailsworth-based performer was a member of 1970s folk rock band Decameron before he embarked on a solo career which has won him much acclaim from different
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Flying flag for farming
FARMERS and landowners are calling on the Government to trumpet the public benefits delivered by the new payments made under the Common Agricultural Policy, particularly as interest has been heightened by the release of old figures by the Regional Payments
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Chance to quiz would-be MPs
CANDIDATES vying to represent Wyre Forest in Parliament will be grilled during a Question Time-style event in Bewdley. Bewdley Baptist Church's Minister, Keith Judson, will chair the panel, which will feature Labour's Mark Bayliss, Conservative, Mark
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Updating NFU members
A SERIES of meetings for NFU members aimed at updating them on the latest information on the Single Payment Scheme take place during April. The meetings are organised by the NFU's local branches as farmers grapple with complex forms relating to the new
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Quiet revolution in schools (Marc Bayliss, Labour)
CONTINUING to improve education remains Labour's highest priority and, for me personally, it was a desire to give children a better start in life through better schooling that initially led me into politics and the Labour Party. I passionately believe
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Keep disruption to minimum (Mark Garnier, Conservative)
WYRE Forest schools are nearing the completion of a review, instigated by Tony Blair's Government, that required 1,400 surplus places to be axed within the district. This will result in uncertainty for all those people involved in education at the current
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Rhinos at home
A SCALED down plan to accommodate rhinoceroses at West Midland Safari Park has been given the go ahead. Bosses at the Bewdley animal attraction were given permission to build the rhino house by members of the planning (development control) committee at
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District review botched (Fran Oborski, Liberal Party)
THE Tories have totally botched the Wyre Forest schools review. There is no public demand to get rid of our brilliant middle schools or to close excellent first schools. Many of the very youngest children will have to travel further to get to school and
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Transition must be smooth (Richard Taylor, Independent Health Concern)
AFTER the trauma of the Wyre Forest review it is essential to make sure that the transition from the three-tier system to two tiers goes smoothly with as little disruption to the children's education as possible and that the result of the change fulfils
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Delicate bedstraws are splendid sight
AS spring unfolds its wealth of new life, I always enjoy watching for new wild flowers to come into bloom across the reserves. One plant family which is now starting to come into bloom, is the bedstraws. Bedstraws have delicate stems and fine narrow leaves
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14/4/05 - Harriers build-up hit by flu bug
ILLNESS has crept into the Aggborough camp to give Kidderminster Harriers a bigger headache ahead of another huge clash. Defender Simon Weaver, midfielder Simon Russell and striker Gary Birch have all been sent home with 'flu symptoms, forcing manager
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Callers besiege dentist hotline
OPERATORS struggled to cope as hundreds of callers besieged a phone line set up to take on new NHS dental patients, a health spokesman has admitted. Some callers to the phone line, which opened at 9.30am on Friday of last week, were greeted with an answerphone
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New machine is shot in the arm for hospital
A VITAL piece of equipment for the treatment of patients including leukaemia sufferers is up and running at Kidderminster Hospital, thanks to the fund-raising activities of building companies in the district. Kidderminster Hospital League of Friends has
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Mullen delights fans with stories
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Jimmy Mullen has few regrets in his 37-year long football career but he rues missing out on Brazilian genius Pele's shirt. As a young winger for Sheffield Wednesday Mullen was given the difficult task of marking the World Cup
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Castles coming alive 50 years on
FIFTY years after they were first issued, Royal Mail is marking the anniversary of the first Castles High Value Definitive stamps. The stamps were re-issued on March 22 and, true to the originals, were printed using the intaglio process and featuring
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Plan for centre gains go-ahead
OUR bid to build a Scout centre for district children has taken a major step forward after building plans were given council approval. The modern design for a new centre at Rhydd Covert, Bewdley, was passed by members of Wyre Forest District Council's
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Win stamps to celebrate the Royal Wedding
ROYAL Mail had to postpone the launch of its Royal Wedding stamps, commemorating the wedding of HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, and Mrs Camilla Parker Bowles for 24 hours until Saturday, April 9. The date on the miniature sheet stamps, remained
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Fun for youngsters
HUNDREDS of youngsters flocked to Rhydd Covert recently for its first major event since the fire which kickstarted Operation Covert. About 350 children descended on the Kidderminster Road enclosure to enjoy a range of character-building activities. It
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Youngsters sought to tread the boards
TALENTED youngsters are being sought to tread the boards in a forthcoming production of the much-loved musical, Oliver!. The Carpet Trades Operatic Society is looking for 20 experienced nine to 14 year olds to take part in the show, which was last performed
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Manic Street Preachers Wolverhampton Civic Hall
ONCE they sang of personal and political despair. Then they became an all-purpose rock band, rocketing into the mainstream with arena gigs and number one albums. Judging by the show at Wolverhampton Civic Hall, the Manics are struggling to balance both
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From the archives
100 Years Ago April 15 , 1905 A very successful jumble sale was held in the Music Hall, Pershore, on Saturday on behalf of the funds of Pershore Cricket Club. Through the liberality of many ladies and gentlemen in the town and neighbourhood a good collection
