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Salford Priors
THREE IN ONE: More than 80 class three pupils from the church schools in Salford Priors, Dunnington and Temple Grafton recently spent the day at St. Matthew's, Salford Priors for an RE day called Three in One. Aspects of the curriculum were covered in
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Fladbury
PARISH COUNCIL: Bus stop - northern travel direction: The bus shelter sign for the southerly stop was being produced and the hard standing was to be increased to prevent having to cross a grassed area. The proposal for a bus shelter was delayed until
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Perils of parenting
A NEW comedy drama about raising a family in the 21st century is set to raise some questions in Cheltenham. Will is 17, has two mothers and to their surprise drops out of school - so, when does a child become an adult? What makes a good parent? What's
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Schools take on Bard's stories
FOUR hundred schools are taking part in a special scheme as part of a BBC Shakespeare Schools Festival. The Theatre in Chipping Norton and The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham are just two of 100 theatres taking part in One Night of Shakespeare, where 10,000
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No show crowds for Hardy's tale!
FARMERS and rural life of a different kind will be on display at The Three Counties Showground in Malvern next week. An open-air production of Thomas Hardy's great rural drama Far From The Madding Crowd is being staged by Worcestershire-based professional
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Celtic world in word and song
DELVE back into the myths of ancient Britain with one of the country's top singers at a special event in Chipping Norton next week. The Green Branch is an evening of music drama which will take audiences into the atmosphere of Ancient Britain and its
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Spectacular proms in parkland setting
PROMS in the Park is a concert bringing a top orchestra and singer to a spectacular open air venue near Warwick. The 70-piece London Gala Orchestra, with soprano Rachel Nicholls and conducted by Stephen Bell, is performing at Hatton House on Saturday,
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Champers and show favourites
TWO musical evenings to provide some summer delight are being organised at a historic house near Broadway. Stanton Guildhouse is a registered charity set up to provide a peaceful centre for the teaching of arts and crafts and for personal development
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Recreating the magic of rock icons
THE magic of Led Zeppelin is set to be recreated by top tribute band Letz Zep next week. With a repertoire of almost 40 songs, covering the entire career of the real Led Zep, the band is set to provide a full-on night of rock at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury
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Summer sounds in Ragley garden
RAGLEY Hall will be ringing out with the sweet sounds of the Alcester Singers when a summer concert is staged tonight. This year the popular annual concert will comprise lively songs for a summer evening's entertainment as well as a tribute to the 200th
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Residents urged to go BIG on recycling
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's recycling roadshow rolled into Evesham to support the big recycle week which started on Monday. The Operation Target 75 recycling exhibition vehicle, kitted out with displays and interactive activities for people of all
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Eckington
THURSDAY CLUB: The outing on July 7 is to Hampton Court Gardens, leave Eckington at 10.30am. Coach £7, entrance fee £4. Non-members welcome. On July 21 at Eckington Village Hall at 2.15pm the speaker is Bernard Mills, who will be giving a talk on the
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Ross will have a ball after all
ROSS-on-Wye will have a new festival for 2005, as Ross Live! emerges out of the townspeople's wishes to see Ross back on the festival map. Ross International Festival went into receivership last year. Local businessman Robin Symonds, the director of Ross
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Betty marks 50 years on stage
THIS week sees HAOS veteran Betty Coles mark 50 years on stage with the society, performing a whistlestop tour of French music in its annual Memory Lane concert. Edith Piaf's classic Je Ne Regrette Rien is a particular favourite of her's. One of the first
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Jamie to follow his dreams
AN IT worker from Kidderminster is giving up his job of seven years to pursue his dream of becoming a professional actor. Jamie Thompson says words cannot express how excited he is to have gained a Dance and Drama award at the Academy of Live and Recorded
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School's alive with the sound of music
YOUNG singers from Kidderminster have their lederhosen and habits at the ready as they are preparing to bring the Sound of Music to a Wyre Forest school. Four to nine-year-olds in Primary Chords - the children's branch of Kidderminster Choral Society
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Music fan gets radio DJ slot
MUSIC fan Damian Sier, from Kidderminster, is proving that having learning disabilities is no barrier to becoming a DJ, being part of the crew of Youthcomm Radio. Damian, of Marlpool Lane, known as DJ Dubster, has worked for the Worcester-based Internet
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Nights for jazz fans
SWINGING jazz will entertain music lovers at two Kidderminster venues this month. The first event, tomorrow, is a concert by Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra at The Briars Hotel on Habberley Road. This will be followed on Thursday, July 7 by a Gallery Jazz
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Festival promises fun for everyone
CULTURE vultures in Wyre Forest are being told to "expect the unexpected" in the third annual Kidderminster Arts Festival which takes place next month. The fun-filled festival starts on Monday, July 25, with pavement painting and a dynamic showcase of
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Theatre
Alexandra, Birmingham - The King and I, until Saturday. Hippodrome, Birmingham - The Rat Pack, until Saturday. 42nd Street, Tuesday until July 9. Repertory, Birmingham - Don Quixote Rides Again, until July 9. MAC, Birmingham - The Tempest, Thursday/Friday
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Dangerous Liaisons - Everyman, Cheltenham
A STORY of lust in the 18th century French court and music by Vivaldi were attractions enough to take me to the ballet for the first time. And if they are all as good as this, it won't be the last time. This was, one might say, ballet for non-experts.
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Literary feast for winners
THE Shuttle/Times and News has teamed up with Time Warner Books to offer a new prize for our weekly crossword competition. Part of Richard and Judy's Summer Read 2005, The Food Of Love by Anthony Capella is set in Rome. American Laura Patterson is there
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Book takes readers on nostalgic journey
THE history of Bewdley has been put into words and more than 200 pictures in the 18th book by the riverside town's historical research group. Images of England Bewdley offers a nostalgic glimpse into the history of the tourist town, including the former
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Gardens opening
THE gardens of historic Harvington Hall will be open this weekend as part of the National Gardens Scheme which raises funds for charities including Macmillan Cancer Relief and Help The Hospices. The open day on Sunday will feature Elizabeth dancing displays
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Lizzy, Kenny and the blues
JAZZ, blues and rock of the highest order is on the menu at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall over the next week. Jazz giant Kenny Ball heads the line-up. With his Jazzmen, he has been 50 years entertaining audiences all over the world, clocking up more top
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Crusader round up
BEWDLEY beat local rivals Chaddesley Corbett by eight wickets, in their latest County League Division One clash. Chaddesley won the toss and elected to bat, opener Simon Robinson hitting three sixes. However, Bewdley's bowlers and fielders soon began
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Wilden round-up
ON Wednesday Kyle McAllister, of Kidderminster Victoria, hit a superb 134no, leading his side to victory in the Wilden Industrial Estates League Premier Division. Bowling for Spennells in a Division B fixture against Roxel, Paul Upton conceded 19 runs
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This man is blind... and he's off skiing for Britain
BLIND skier Steve Macdonald takes on the world's most challenging slopes at 60mph - and now he's been picked for the British team. Now, as a member of the British Adaptive Ski Team's development squad, he will be preparing to compete in international
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Women are rewarded for contribution to community
THREE phenomenal women who have made outstanding contributions to the community have been honoured at the St Richard's Hospice Worces-tershire Women of the Year awards. The women, who have excelled as volunteers, in business or through their profession
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Dad and son are safe
A MISSING man and his two-year-old son have been found safe and well. Steven McCarley, aged 26, and Lee disappeared from an address in Leominster on Saturday. The dad and son were found in Wales on Tuesday evening. Herefordshire Police thanked the media
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How can they pay and display here?
SHOPPERS visiting Worcester took advantage of free car parking in the city centre. The two pay-and-display machines at King Street car park have been out of order since Tuesday due to work by power firm Central Networks. Holes in the ground mean dfrivers
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'Bermuda triangle' to rescue
Power struggle is over as three-man consortium takes over at Aggborough by MAT KENDRICK A WEALTHY Bermuda-based businessman is the prominent player in the three-man consortium poised to gain control of Kidderm-inster Harriers, the Shuttle/Times &
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MP's nursery visit provides plenty of food for thought
YOUNGSTERS at a nursery in Droitwich were delighted when Mid Worcestershire MP Peter Luff popped in to give them a helping hand preparing healthy snacks. Mr Luff visited WANDS Neighbourhood Nursery as part of a campaign to promote the importance an early
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Mayor unveils banner to highlight campaign
Evesham mayor and chairman of the Friends of Evesham Hospital Frances Smith, said she was delighted with the response to the campaign so far. "The number of people who have responded shows that this is a matter of very real concern to a lot of people
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'Bermuda triangle' to rescue
Power struggle is over as three-man consortium takes over at Aggborough A WEALTHY Bermuda-based businessman is the prominent player in the three-man consortium poised to gain control of Kidderm-inster Harriers, the Shuttle/Times and News can reveal. Gordon
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30/6/05 - King Carl returns in swift City reunion
OLD favourite Carl Heeley is set to make a swift return to Worcester City. In a strange twist of fate, former City captain Heeley's new club Hinckley United are the first side to visit St George's Lane in the forthcoming 2005/06 Nationwide North campaign
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Jackal op ends car gang sting
A KIDDERMINSTER man was a member of a gang dealing in stolen high-value vehicles worth a total of £500,000. The involvement of Karl Dana Harper, 39, of Usmere Road, was discovered after a major investigation - codenamed Operation Jackal - by West Mercia
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School's delight over special status award ty
TWO years hard work has paid off for a Kidderminster high school given the opportunity to develop a centre of excellence. Baxter College in Habberley Road has been granted specialist business and enterprise status after applying in April. The school was
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Veteran Tom set to leave
TOM Bennett has hinted that his football future lies away from Aggborough after fighting a losing battle to keep Kidderminster up. The disappointment of suffering the first relegation of his career was made worse by former club Boston hammering the final
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Interview: Danby presents case for defence
KIDDERMINSTER keeper John Danby has cited a settled defensive line up as the secret to their recent success ahead of Saturday's survival showdown with Rushden. Danby insists it is no coincidence that Harriers have gone four games unbeaten since the Wayne
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Golf venture puts Neil back on par
ALTHOUGH a back operation curtailed Neil Williams's golf playing, he is on course to build a business venture related to the sport. Driving Sales evolved when Mr Williams, 34, of Kidderminster, saw an opportunity as he was looking to develop a new career
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Pool opens in dad's memory
A FISHING pool that dried up 20 years ago will be re-opened in memory of a Stourport angler who began the restoration project. Barry Hubble, who died last year aged 75, and his son Alan, spent four years working on Wilden Pool, Wilden Lane, so that it
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Interview: Tom's too proud to be relegated
TOM Bennett insists it is a matter of professional pride to keep Kidderminster up - because relegation would blight his soccer CV. During his 17-year career with Wolves, Walsall, Stockport and Boston, the Scottish midfielder has managed to avoid the drop
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Welsh dragon Lee says Aggborough spirit is still high
HARRIERS' Welsh dragon Lee Jenkins is convinced the atmosphere in the Aggb-orough dressing room is as positive as ever despite their precarious position in League Two. The Pontypool-born midfielder insists there is still plenty of banter flying around
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Pershore
CHOIR'S VISIT: A visiting Danish choir proved a huge success as they provided the entertainment for a concert at Pershore Abbey. Forty-five members of the Esbjerg Holy Trinity Church Choir, who are currently travelling in Britain, sung to a 100-strong
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Captain Hatswell is proud to lead team come rain or shine
KIDDERMINSTER captain Wayne Hatswell insists it remains an honour to lead the club - event though his pride has been dented by his and Harriers' loss of form. As skipper of the struggling side, Hatswell feels the burden of pressure more than most at Aggborough
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Young people vying for top country title
COMPETITION for this year's Young Country Person of the Year to be named at Moreton Show on Saturday, September 3, is hotting up. Run by Strutt & Parker's Moreton office, the award is aimed at encouraging enthusiasm and commitment from young people
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Simon's not browned off despite slump
SIMON Brown believes Kidderminster Harriers' class of 2004-05 are better than last season's squad and insists it is only a matter of time before they halt their slide. The young striker has agreed to extend his stay at Aggborough for another month despite
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Adrian tips Harriers to overcome slump
DEPARTING defender Adrian Viveash has backed Kidderminster Harriers to emerge from their recent rut without him. The 35-year-old centre half returned to his parent club Swindon Town this week after Jan Molby decided against extending his one-month loan
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Jesper drought is career worst
JESPER Christiansen admits it feels like "a million years" since he last scored as the worst crisis of confidence of his career continues. The 24-year-old Dane has appeared a disconsolate figure both on and off the field after extending his barren run
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So, do Asbos work?
THE acronym Asbo has now become as much a part of British judicial jargon as the once ubiquitous GBH. In the six years since the Government introduced them, Anti-Social Behaviour Orders have been slapped on everyone from yobs to nuisance neighbours. In
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Schools take on Bard's stories
FOUR hundred schools are taking part in a special scheme as part of a BBC Shakespeare Schools Festival. The Theatre in Chipping Norton and The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham are just two of 100 theatres taking part in One Night of Shakespeare, where 10,000
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Forward together
PLANS for spending £500,000 to regenerate Stourport have been given the green light and residents will have the chance to contribute further ideas. Regional development agency, Advantage West Midlands, this week approved proposals submitted by town regeneration
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£500,000 go-ahead to regenerate town
PLANS for spending £500,000 to regenerate Stourport have been given the green light and residents will have the chance to contribute further ideas. Regional development agency, Advantage West Midlands, this week approved proposals submitted by town regeneration
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Inspiration from Stourport's past
RESIDENTS of Stourport are being given the chance to see how work on a town heritage project is progressing. Stourport Civic Society is holding a public meeting to update townspeople on Unlocking Stourport's Past at the town's Civic Hall in New Street
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Garden surprise for mum
AWARDS were also presented to a GCSE student from Stourport High School and his five friends after they surprised his mother by redesigning her garden. Mark Burston arranged for his five classmates, Daniel Stevens, James Cronin, Ali O'Sullivan, Ollie
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Cycling
WYRE Forest Cycle Racing Club's Alan Griffiths and Sue Middup-Jones we-re sweet upon the seats of a bicycle made for two with a tandem triumph. The duo took the fastest prize in 26-48 at the Evesham & District Wheelers 10-mile time trial. They hope
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Athletics
TOM Kenderdine, Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club's most successful distance athlete, won the Action Heart 5k race at Himley Park. Kenderdine's time of 15 minutes 14 seconds, was over 15 seconds ahead of second placed Steve Brookes of Tipton Harriers
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Wedding bells ring at school
YOUNGSTERS from a Stourport School have helped two "newly wed" classmates plan and celebrate their mock wedding day. Twenty five children from Wilden All Saints CE First School's year one class arranged all the details for the big day. The six-year-olds
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Karate
WYRE Forest karate trio Jenny Price, Adam Ziubrzynski and Edward Ziubrzynski excelled at the Central England Ninth Open championships at Wolverhampton. Price, of Stourport, secured a hat-trick of medals with gold in the ladies team kumite, silver in the
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Girls football
A WYRE Forest girls football club are playing their part in helping the women's game become Britain's fastest growing sport by going from strength to strength. Ferndale Girls (pictured above) are now hoping to continue their rapid progress by recruiting
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Running
NINE members of the Amazing Feet Running Club spent the weekend at Paignton, taking part in the Torbay Half Marathon More than 850 athletes completed the two-lap race from Paignton to Torquay and back. Club results: Shaw Pye (72nd) one hour 29 minutes
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JOHN DANBY - Goalkeeper. 20/9/83. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 15.
Stepped onto the bench after the release of Brendan Murphy and was needed to make two substitute appearances in season 2001/02, including a league debut at Luton. The Stoke-born teenager had been playing for the U-19s, including during their fine FA Youth
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DANNY LEWIS - Goalkeeper.
The promising keeper did enough in friendlies and training with Harriers during season 2003-04 to become Jan Molby's first signing of the summer break. Lewis broke into Studley's first team the season before and kept his place with the Midland Alliance
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Chess
KIDDERMINSTER Chess Club teams completed their Wolverhampton and District League fixtures with identical playing records. The Division One side were narrowly beaten 3.5-2.5 at home to Halesowen, finishing in mid-table with four wins, one draw and five
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STEVE BURTON - Left-back 10/10/82. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 4.
The defender joined Harriers for a second spell in March 2004, signing a contract until the end of the season. A left-footed player who can deliver a good set-piece and likes to attack down the flank with a fine range of passes, Burton played just 14
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Holy order - Lift green-field rule so we can sell off our abbey for more, nuns tell planners
NUNS want green-field restrictions lifted on their historic Stanbrook Abbey home so they can sell it for a higher price. Now villagers fear the site in Callow End could be developed for housing or industrial use. The 24 sisters are leaving for a new purpose-built
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LEE JENKINS - Midfield, right-back. 28/6/79. 5ft 9ins. Squad number 8.
Jenkins moved on to pastures new in December 2003 on an 18-month contract after 181 games over more than seven seasons at Swansea. The midfielder or full-back, Jan Molby's first permanent signing in his second spell in charge at Harriers, is a hard-working
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Teachers told bad smell is not risky
STAFF at a Worcester high school have been reassured that a nearby sewage works is not affecting their health. Neil Morris, headteacher at Christopher Whitehead, in St John's, wrote to the county council in February expressing concern over throat and
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SCOTT RICKARDS - Forward, winger. 3/11/81. Squad number 16.
The pacey striker started off at Derby as a youngster but failed to make a first-team appearance and had trial spells at Walsall, Mansfield and Oldham. Rickards ended up at Tamworth on a free in July 2001 and immediately bagged 17 goals, leading them
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Man jailed for series of attacks
THE drunken activities of a 22-year-old man caused mayhem in the part of Kidderminster where he lived, prosecutor Guy Spollon told Worcester Crown Court. Police arrested Matthew Lavelle on several occasions for violence, threatening behaviour and damage
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Moorlands Farm
Monday Cost-Cutter, 10 fished, Silver: Colin Pace (Bilston) 84-11 (peg 38), Richard Massey (Moorlands) 65-2 (26), Paul Webley (Bears) 60-6 (42). Wednesday Open, 22, Meadow: Pete Wellington (Moorlands) 94-10 (8), Dave Highfield (Moorlands) 81-2 (5), Mick
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Thieves take nursery's till
A cash till containing about £150 was taken by thieves who went unnoticed as they stole it during the daytime at a Cleobury Mortimer nursery. The Olivetti till, which also contained credit card slips and cheques, was stolen between 3.30pm and 3.40pm from
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From the archives
100 Years Ago July 1, 1905 Evesham Horse Show was held last Friday, and though it was most encouraging in some ways, it was quite disappointing in others. The entry was well up to that of recent years, and the quality of the animals exhibited generally
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Man, 26, admits string of burglaries
A KIDDERMINSTER man currently serving an 11-year sentence for robbery has pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court to committing burglaries involving nearly £80,000 in stolen items. Jai Redding, 26, formerly of Salisbury Drive, Habberley estate, confessed
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Man admits to burglary
A Kidderminster man serving a jail sentence for theft has pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court to burglary. David Woodward, 26, of Derwent House, Hurcott Road, admitted breaking into a house in Offmore Road, Kidderminster, on November 9 last year and
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Roofer admits assault charge
VIOLENCE ensued when Michael Lander went to complain to a neighbour about the noise from an angle grinder he was using in his garage, Worcester Crown Court heard. David Muckian was making parts for the chassis and bodywork of his racing car, said Nicolas
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Tomkinsons AC
Lyttelton water 44-79: J Fox 2-0 (bonus peg), J Zamur and E McKeown 1-10, Bob Harris and M Sztybel 1-6. Sunday, July 10 is the date of the next match, at BAA Stourport RB and Newhalls.
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Don't throw baby out with bath water
I WAS interested to read Simon Heng's letter in the Shuttle/Times and News (June 16) about the closure of Freda Eddy Court. I would welcome the opportunity to make one or two points. I certainly agree that the building did need to be brought up to date
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Cymbals are among haul
Drummers' cymbals were among items in a £1,500 haul stolen from a garden shed in Cookley. Power tools worth £600, including a drill and jigsaw, fishing rods and reels worth £350 were taken, along with the £800 worth of cymbals. There were five sets of
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Respite care loss is worry
IN his rush to criticise local councillors, Simon Heng (Shuttle/Times and News, June 16) has completely misunderstood the situation. The unsuitability of Freda Eddy Court for long-term residential use has in fact been recognised for a number of years.
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Tiger tale seems like fuss over nothing
I HAVE just returned from my annual visit to the West Midland Safari and Leisure Park and felt I had to write. I have been reading in the paper about all the problems with White Tiger Ridge, and appreciate we all need to apply for planning permission
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Bronx AC
River Severn, Winnalls: Derek Aston 3-6, Alan Homer 2-6, Steve Horton 1-13.
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Old Bear
Seniors, Canal: M Jones 3-10, R Jordan 3-0, E Rowe and S Rowe 1-1. The next seniors contest is on Sunday on the Stackpool. This is the Summer Cup competition, the draw to be made at 7.30am. Honoraries will be welcome. Anyone interested in taking part
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Woodward Grosvenors AC
River Teme, Eastham Bridge: P Bruce 3-6.5, K Tombs 0-15.5, D Saunders 0-3.5. There will be a contest on Sunday at Moorlands Farm, Moors Pool. Anglers should meet at the venue at 7am.
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Casino on the cards for Regal
A multi-million pound scheme to develop a casino and leisure complex with penthouse apartments on the site of Evesham's Regal Cinema was unveiled this week. And the revised application already appears to have received a cautious welcome from English Heritage
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Looking to 40th
ON behalf of Bewdley Carnival Association I would like to thank everyone for all the support shown to us again this year. A special thanks goes to Bewdley Town Council for a wonderful firework display, and also to the shops for participating in the window
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Gilt Edge AC
Astwood Fisheries: Chris Lyon (visitor) 33-14. Wildlife Trophy: Graham Rosser 19-2, John Jackson 10-10, Pete White 10-3, John Gale 9-12. This weekend's contest is on the river at Stourport, Lyttelton pegs 44-58.
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Hundreds expected at hospital meeting
HUNDREDS of people angry about threatened hospital cuts are expected to attend a mass meeting in Evesham Public Hall tomorrow. The open briefing meeting at 7pm is aimed at giving people more information about the proposed closures at Evesham Community
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Harriers should follow example set by Swifts
AFTER Lionel Newton's long-winded deliberation on who should be allowed to form the next board at Kidderminster Harriers for the fast-approaching season, surely the die is cast for yet another disappointing season on the field. There are barely enough
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MD takes campaign on the road
VALE businessman George Simpson was so infuriated by the plans to close the two wards that he called in an expert to help him express his anger and total opposition. To show his support for the Save Our Hospital campaign, Mr Simpson, managing director
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Regent AC
Latest contest: P Harrison 92-0, T Cook 52-0, M Pitt (visitor) 42-0. The venue for Sunday's contest is the River Teme, at Tenbury Wells. The draw will be made at the venue at 7.45am. For further details telephone 01299 822320.
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Kanes' protesters take their fight to Downing Street
A protest against the planned expansion of Kanes Foods went to Downing Street last week. Members of the Littletons Residents' Action Group, which was formed last month to fight the proposals, handed in a letter at No 10 calling on Prime Minister Tony
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Families facing holiday delay over missing diary
A BRETFORTON woman is fuming after a planning application to build ten homes in the village could leave her ponies homeless. Julie Castle currently leases the land at the back of her home from Worcestershire County Council where the ponies have been homed
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Families facing holiday delay over missing diary
DOZENS of Vale families could be facing ruined holidays following the disappearance of a taxi firm's diary containing future bookings. The anxious boss of BR Taxis, Brett Grantham, has appealed to all customers who have booked in advance to contact him
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£2,100 of drink snatched from van
ALCOHOL worth more than £2,100 has been stolen from a van. The white Mercedes Sprinter van was targeted in Kings Road, Evesham, overnight last Tuesday. The stolen items included 42 bottles of 'France Letellier' champagne, worth £1,134, 42 Pinot Grigio
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Fete to raise money for two charities
A GROUP of home carers from Bengeworth in Evesham will be holding a summer fete with all proceedings going to the County Air Ambulance and the Acorns Hospice Trust. The carers decided to organise the fete at the Bengeworth Church House, Broadway Road,
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Fete gives £2,300 boost to school
FRIENDS of the Church Lench First School raised around £2,300 at their annual summer fete. The committee was raising funds last Saturday for new computer equipment for the information communication unit. A new playground was also unveiled to pupils attending
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Shoaib will be on song for big test
STEVE RHODES believes pace machine Shoaib Akhtar will be at his destructive best when Worcestershire return to the four-day game. Pakistan test star Shoaib struggled to make a whirlwind impact in his competitive County debut in Monday's Twenty20 defeat
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County coach demanding better
WORCESTERSHIRE must show greater sharpness at Edgbaston to get their Twenty20 campaign back on track, according to Steve Rhodes. The Royals travel to Warwickshire tomorrow (5.30pm) knowing nothing less than victory will do if they are to maintain hopes
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King Carl returns in swift City reunion
OLD favourite Carl Heeley is set to make a swift return to Worcester City. In a strange twist of fate, former City captain Heeley's new club Hinckley United are the first side to visit St George's Lane in the forthcoming 2005/06 Nationwide North campaign
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Are you a winner?
* (I) indicates Internet entries. A SET of Heritage stamps was won by: M Adamson, Hovingham Close, Hull; G Angell, Franchise Street, Kidderminster; E Batsford, Carlton Close, Kidderminster; D Davis, Somerstown, Portsmouth (I); L Davis, Birch Way, Hastings
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No show crowds for Hardy's tale!
FARMERS and rural life of a different kind will be on display at The Three Counties Showground in Malvern next week. An open-air production of Thomas Hardy's great rural drama Far From The Madding Crowd is being staged by Worcestershire-based professional
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Landowner unhappy as travellers move onto land for sale
GIPSIES have become unwelcome guests after having moved to land off the Cheltenham Road in Broadway. They arrived at the 52-acre site on Tuesday June 7, and still occupy the location. This is causing a great deal of concern for the landowner, Ray Berrow
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ARELEY KINGS WI
The skittles team reached the county semi-finals. Flower arrangers had been involved in a display at Worcester Cathedral and in the county entry at the Royal Show. Ann Freeston reported on the annual meeting in London, which she attended as delegate.
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CHADDESLEY CORBETT GARDENERS' CLUB
At the June 8 meeting Rachael Smith gave a talk on the history of plant hunting, her talk illustrated with slides. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, July 13 (7.30pm for 8pm start), when speakers Adrian Stagg and Eddie Campbell will talk about "Allotments
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER BRIDGE CLUB
On June 14 a Mitchell movement was played. North-south winners were Gerald and Joy Link with 60 per cent, Steve Clifton and Nigel Wilkins second with 54.29 per cent. East-west winners were Terry Lucey and Doreen Round with 61.25 per cent, with Philip
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COOKLEY WI
A "Members Evening" was held in June, with Jean Johnson as acting secretary and Eileen Fuller as president. Liz Cornish, from Wolverley WI, showed a range of quilts, handbags and wall-hangings, which she had won prizes for. Gwen Palmer won the competition
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Champers and show favourites
TWO musical evenings to provide some summer delight are being organised at a historic house near Broadway. Stanton Guildhouse is a registered charity set up to provide a peaceful centre for the teaching of arts and crafts and for personal development
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WORCESTERSHIRE AND SHERWOOD FORESTERS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION
The next meeting will be held at the TA Centre, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, on Sunday at 11.30am. All ex-service personnel will be welcome. For details contact Ron Harris on 01562 820855.
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RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION
The Wyre Forest group's next walk will be on Sunday at Broome Bank, Frith Common. Anyone wishing to take part should meet at New Road car park, Kidderminster, at 10am, and should take a packed lunch. Contact the walk leader on 01562 631679 for details
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SEVERN SIDE RAMBLERS
A walk of about eight miles around Bishops Castle (Craven Arms) has been organised for Sunday. Ramblers are asked to meet at the Memorial Park gates, Park Avenue, Stourport, at 9am prompt. Transport can be arranged. New walkers will be welcome - so anyone
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MP Luff is picked as next society president
VALE of Evesham MP Peter Luff is to be the next president of the Three Counties Agricultural Society - and he is delighted. "I regard this as a huge privilege and honour," he said. "It is about the biggest compliment your county can pay and I will work
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Residents urged to go BIG on recycling
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's recycling roadshow rolled into Evesham to support the big recycle week which started on Monday. The Operation Target 75 recycling exhibition vehicle, kitted out with displays and interactive activities for people of all
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See blaze of colour at hidden treasure
WYRE Forest District Council's Ranger Service looks after some 10 nature reserves around the district. Some like Hurcott Pool and Habberley Valley are well known, while others like the Devil Spittleful and Rifle Range are large. Several have nationally
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Raising cash for orphans
A Bewdley fund-raiser will be holding a car boot sale as part of a campaign to help orphans in Kenya. The sale has been organised by Annie Austin, of Coppice Gate near Bewdley, and will take place at Wassel Grove, Hagley, on Saturday, July 9. Mrs Austin
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Eckington
THURSDAY CLUB: The outing on July 7 is to Hampton Court Gardens, leave Eckington at 10.30am. Coach £7, entrance fee £4. Non-members welcome. On July 21 at Eckington Village Hall at 2.15pm the speaker is Bernard Mills, who will be giving a talk on the
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Tribute acts offering music boost to fund
A HOST of tribute acts hoping to make it onto the books of Kidderminster-based entertainment agency, Upfront, are to give Operation Covert a musical boost next week. A showcase of new acts is being held in aid of the campaign to rebuild the Rhydd Covert
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Pensioners get claims benefit
HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds in benefit has been claimed by Bidford pensioners, many of whom were unaware they were entitled to the money. A scheme run by Stratford District Council with Warwickshire Welfare Rights and the county council, identified
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Jamie to follow his dreams
AN IT worker from Kidderminster is giving up his job of seven years to pursue his dream of becoming a professional actor. Jamie Thompson says words cannot express how excited he is to have gained a Dance and Drama award at the Academy of Live and Recorded
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Gipsy vow to fight on
THE gipsy families who have camped near the Wyre Piddle bypass since 2001 have vowed to appeal against the latest refusal of planning permission for their site. Members of Wychavon's development control committee voted overwhelmingly to reject plans for
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Grants joy for big jazz event
A SERIES of generous grants from local and international organisations will ensure that Pershore Jazz Festival will go ahead as usual this year. The grants came from Pershore Town Council, Wychavon District Council, Arts Council England and a £1,630 donation
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What a pity it isn't true that the EU is finished
D E Margrett stated in his letter of Saturday, June 25, that "the EU is finished" as a result of the French and Dutch rejections of the Constitutional Treaty. What a pity this isn't true. Chirac, Schroeder, Blair, Barroso and other European "leaders"
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School's alive with the sound of music
YOUNG singers from Kidderminster have their lederhosen and habits at the ready as they are preparing to bring the Sound of Music to a Wyre Forest school. Four to nine-year-olds in Primary Chords - the children's branch of Kidderminster Choral Society
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Buckets of charity cash
YOUNG Bidford firefighters were out with buckets of water and sponges to wash cars to help raise money for the Marie Curie Cancer Care. The 17 members aged between 11 and 17 raised £480 in aid of the charity on Saturday, June 25 from 10am until 4pm by
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3,273 sign up to save hospital
A staggering 3,273 people have signed the Journal's petition to save Evesham's Community Hospital in the two weeks since the Battle of Evesham 2005 was launched. And a further 102 residents have written letters objecting to the proposed £4m cuts announced
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Worker's shock after grenade is found in garden
BOMB disposal experts were called to a Kidderminster house after a workman hammering away at concrete concealing an unexploded grenade raised the alarm. The device was found at 10.30am last Friday in the garden of a house in Bruce Road. Police closed
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Parade link to Poland
RED and white carnation buttonholes will be worn by Kidderminster's civic leaders for the traditional Mayor's Sunday procession and service in the town this weekend. They are being presented by the Kidderminster-based Consulate of the Republic of Poland
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Carnival three set for big day
LAUREN Cryer is looking forward to her big day as Wolverley's carnival princess when villagers will turn out for the event on Saturday. She earned the title in a three-cornered contest with Christine Tolley and Cassie Hyrons. Lauren's hobbies range from
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Promising start ends in defeat for Seconds
AFTER looking likely winners when Kevin Merris and Darren Thomson were enjoying a productive fourth wicket partnership, the Tenbury lower order was unable to hold out against some intimidating bowling. They were all out off the fifth ball of the final
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Fire station pump boost
KIDDERMINSTER Fire Station will be the first in Worcestershire and Herefordshire to have a new water-pumping unit designed to deal with terrorist attacks. The high volume pumping units, which are part of the Government's New Dimension Programme, can pump
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Message in white
A COACHLOAD of Wyre Forest churchgoers and environmentalists will be among the thousands of campaigners in Edinburgh this weekend. The 49 people will be taking part in The Make Poverty History march that is taking place ahead of the G8 summit of the world's
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Wizard time for fans
FANS of Harry Potter will be able to have a breakfast fit for wizards at Kidderminster Library to celebrate the publication of the sixth book. The breakfeast of special cereals, including Hagrid Oats, will be held on Saturday, July 16 - the day the long-awaited
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Glider appeal
WALKERS are being asked to keep their eyes open for a model glider that went missing at Wolverley. The two and a half metre long model was being flown at Brown Westhead Park in the village on Sunday when it disappeared at about 11.30am. Described as red
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Billiards pot £400 cash for collector
A WYRE Forest man has sold his collection of billiards memorabilia from a match played at the start of the last century. Peter Piper from Hartlebury received £400 at auction for his rare assortment which included a cased pair of cues used by billiard
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Talent show to raise cash for Africans
STUDENTS from Baxter College are raising money to set up an exchange link with a school in Gambia. Eight pupils, all aged 14, will be holding a talent show in aid of their project on Monday. They plan to invite pupils from a boarding school in Gambia
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Police reward 17 youngsters
SEVENTEEN young people from across Wyre Forest have received awards acknowledging their good deeds. The annual Worcestershire Good Citizen awards scheme, run by West Mercia Constabulary, recognises people who have made outstanding contributions to their
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Creative duo make own headlines
TWO friends have found a creative way of recycling their old copies of the Kidderminster Shuttle. Cheryl Brown, 44, of New Road, Bewdley, and Lorraine Britnell, 37, of Blakebrook, Kidderminster, have been turning their newspapers into papier mache to
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Company turns muck into gold
WHERE there was muck there was gold for a Kidderminster-based company. Purac, which specialises in treating waste water, sludge and solid waste, has been awarded a RoSPA gold award during an annual presentation ceremony held in Birmingham. The firm's
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American firm finds new dealer
AN American construction equipment manufacturer has appointed a Little Witley-based business as its authorised dealer for the West Midlands. Bobcat, located in North Dakota and which makes mini-diggers and loaders, has concluded a deal for Bobcat (Midlands
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KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FC MATCH FACTS - 2002/2003
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis Mon July 15 Evesham United (a) 4-0 Ducros, Broughton, Corbett, Shilton Fri July 19 Reading (h) 2-4 Broughton, Henriksen Sun July 21 Solihull Borough (a) 3-4 Shilton, Foster (pen), Corbett Wed July 24 Wolverhampton
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MATCH FACTS - 2001/2
Sat July 14 Bromsgrove Rovers (a) 4-0 Broughton, Hadley 2, Bird Mon July 16 Halesowen Harriers (a) 6-1 Middleton, Bird 2, Shilton, Shail, Ducros Wed July 18 Evesham United (a) 1-1 Faulds Sat July 21 Redditch United (a) 3-0 Hadley, Hinton, Middleton Tues
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MATCH FACTS - 2000/1
Sat Aug 12 Torquay United (h) 2-0 Hadley, Horne Sat Aug 19 Scunthorpe United (a) 0-2 Tues Aug 22 Walsall (Worthington Cup 1st round, 1st leg) (a) 1-1 Hadley Sat Aug 26 Halifax Town (h) 2-1 Hadley 2 Mon Aug 28 Brighton and Hove Albion (a) 2-0 Foster, Bennett
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Body found
A HARTLEBURY scrap metal dealer was found dead on Monday in the Stanklyn Lane area of Summerfield. A South Worcestershire police spokesman confirmed the body was identified as 70-year-old, Norman Hugh Crowe, of Millridge Way, Hartlebury. Police discovered
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Exhibitions
MAC, Birmingham - Birmingham Print Makers, until Sunday. The True-Born Englishman, Saturday until July 31. Analysis of Beauty, Saturday until August 21. Lighthouse, Wolverhampton - Facing East, until Wednesday. Art Gallery and Museum, Worcester - Treasures
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Dangerous Liaisons - Everyman, Cheltenham
A STORY of lust in the 18th century French court and music by Vivaldi were attractions enough to take me to the ballet for the first time. And if they are all as good as this, it won't be the last time. This was, one might say, ballet for non-experts.
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Literary feast for winners
THE Shuttle/Times and News has teamed up with Time Warner Books to offer a new prize for our weekly crossword competition. Part of Richard and Judy's Summer Read 2005, The Food Of Love by Anthony Capella is set in Rome. American Laura Patterson is there
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Book takes readers on nostalgic journey
THE history of Bewdley has been put into words and more than 200 pictures in the 18th book by the riverside town's historical research group. Images of England Bewdley offers a nostalgic glimpse into the history of the tourist town, including the former
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Kidderminster Harriers FC - factfile
Formed: 1886 Chairman: Colin Youngjohns. Vice-Chairman: Barry Norgrove. Director: John Baldwin and Steve Hodge. Company Secretary: Richard Painter. Football Secretary/Stadium Manager: Roger Barlow. Caretaker manager: Shaun Cunnington Assistant Manager
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Hunt on for the best businesses in area
ESTABLISHED and up-and-coming businesses across the two counties are being put through their paces as the annual Chamber of Commerce awards begin. Judging has started in seven categories to discover the crme de la crme of businesses throughout Worcest-ershire
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Company's hi-tech aid a success
A SOFTWARE company helping prize open the world of computer technology for the partially-sighted has been honoured by the British Computer Society. The BCS is so pleased with Worcester-based Dolphin UK Computer Access, it has awarded the company the first
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Lizzy, Kenny and the blues
JAZZ, blues and rock of the highest order is on the menu at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall over the next week. Jazz giant Kenny Ball heads the line-up. With his Jazzmen, he has been 50 years entertaining audiences all over the world, clocking up more top
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England international
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria Cricket Club is preparing for its international debut after their Chester Road home was chosen for a prestigious England Ladies one-day match. The ladies national team will take on world champions Australia at the town ground on
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Pershore
CHOIR'S VISIT: A visiting Danish choir proved a huge success as they provided the entertainment for a concert at Pershore Abbey. Forty-five members of the Esbjerg Holy Trinity Church Choir, who are currently travelling in Britain, sung to a 100-strong
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Young people vying for top country title
COMPETITION for this year's Young Country Person of the Year to be named at Moreton Show on Saturday, September 3, is hotting up. Run by Strutt & Parker's Moreton office, the award is aimed at encouraging enthusiasm and commitment from young people
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Are you a winner?
* (I) indicates Internet entries. A SET of Heritage stamps was won by: M Adamson, Hovingham Close, Hull; G Angell, Franchise Street, Kidderminster; E Batsford, Carlton Close, Kidderminster; D Davis, Somerstown, Portsmouth (I); L Davis, Birch Way, Hastings
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Orchestra kicks off with a premiere
THE first week of events in the programme of this year's Cheltenham Music Festival kicks off tomorrow. From tomorrow until next Thursday, the first 26 of more than 70 events will be taking place at venues around the town, which have attracted top performers
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MP Luff is picked as next society president
VALE of Evesham MP Peter Luff is to be the next president of the Three Counties Agricultural Society - and he is delighted. "I regard this as a huge privilege and honour," he said. "It is about the biggest compliment your county can pay and I will work
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See blaze of colour at hidden treasure
WYRE Forest District Council's Ranger Service looks after some 10 nature reserves around the district. Some like Hurcott Pool and Habberley Valley are well known, while others like the Devil Spittleful and Rifle Range are large. Several have nationally
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Leaping into the future
THREE performing arts students with their hearts set on fame have collaborated to put on a fund-raising showstopper next Monday evening at Hereford Courtyard. Edward Hall, Melissa Real and Hannah Fox are students at Hereford Academy of Dance, where they
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Talent flowers at summer show
GALANTHUS gallery at Wormbridge will be filled with blooms for its Summer Show I from Saturday. Five artists all inspired by flowers - painters Daniel Crawshaw, Christopher Holloway and Luke Myntowt-Czyz, photographer Sabina Ruber and ceramicist Kim Norton
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Showcase of talents
A SHOWCASE presenting "some of the hottest talent around" is due to take place at Kidderminster's Rose Theatre on Sunday. The Sunday Night Platform is taking place in the main house of the Broadwaters playhouse. More information and tickets for the show
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School's alive with the sound of music
YOUNG singers from Kidderminster have their lederhosen and habits at the ready as they are preparing to bring the Sound of Music to a Wyre Forest school. Four to nine-year-olds in Primary Chords - the children's branch of Kidderminster Choral Society
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What's On
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. MAC - Surinder Sandhu and the Sawang Orhcestra. NEC Arena - Blue (and Friday). Symphony - Al Green. Wolverhampton: Abbamania (until Saturday). Civic Hall - Ginger. Robin R'n'B2 - D-Ran D-Ran. Stourbridge: Rock
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Exhibitions
MAC, Birmingham - Birmingham Print Makers, until Sunday. The True-Born Englishman, Saturday until July 31. Analysis of Beauty, Saturday until August 21. Lighthouse, Wolverhampton - Facing East, until Wednesday. Art Gallery and Museum, Worcester - Treasures
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Film rentals chart
1 Million Dollar Baby 2 Flight of the Phoenix 3 Spanglish 4 Harold and Kumar get the munchies 5 Assault on Precinct 13 6 Shall We Dance 7 Red Stripes 8 The Aviator 9 9 Songs 10 Vampires 3 11 First Daughter 12 Ray 13 White Noise 14 National Treasure 15
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Honours board
BATTING (knocks of 50 or more) 134no Kyle McAllister (KV) 114no Kyle McAllister (KV) 96no S O'Dell (Bewd Cav) 96 Peter Mauger (Bewd Cav) 79no David Jones (Bewd 2nd) 78 Russ Killigrew (Chadds 2nd) 75 John Blakeley (Cook B) 73 Chris Hanks (Stagborough)
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Girls tournament
ORGANISERS of girls cricket in Wyre Forest are being bowled over by the number of girls going batty for the sport after the success of an inaugural tournament. Players from five Wyre Forest schools took part in the inter-cricket competition at Kidderminster's
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Wilden tables
SUNDAY LEAGUE P W D L P Spennells 10 6 2 1 128 Waterfront 9 7 2 0 127 DGSA 10 5 0 5 112 Hartlebury 9 5 0 4 106 Wolverley Soc 8 5 1 1 105 Worths 9 5 0 4 103 Coombes W 9 3 2 4 82 Cookley 9 3 2 4 74 Moat Farm 9 1 1 7 60 Chainwire 9 2 0 7 58 White Swan 9
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Cheers! I'm walking Peru
INTREPID Gail Hamilton will be heading for Peru after raising £2,000 for charity. She had been collecting cash since January, and had to raise at least £2,000 for Sense - the deafblind charity - before being allowed to complete the famous Inca trail across
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School's out for rock youngsters
SCHOOL's out for summer on Sunday when wannabe rock gods will be grabbing their guitars and banging their drums in a musical extravaganza. The event, planned by Worcester School of Rock and Performance (WSRP), is the group's summer show and takes place
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Hats off to the Worcester man who fought beside Lord Nelson
WILLIAM Smith was 22 years old when he was press ganged into joining the Navy. It was May 11, 1803, and little did the Worcester man know when boarding HMS Victory that he was to fight on the very same ship and alongside legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson
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A bitter end at city pub
ONE of Worcester's oldest pubs could close after the landlord was bought out and a mystery owner appeared on the horizon. Antonio Navarrete, the licensee of The Plough, on the corner of Fish Street and Deansway, was asked to leave by the pub's owner but
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Harriers to learn from mistakes
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' new owners have echoed Lionel Newton's parting sentiments by agreeing that the board must learn from its mistakes if they are to restore the club to its former glory. Majority shareholder Newton is on the verge of sticking to his
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Busy Watkiss keen on doing the double
MANAGER Stuart Watkiss is in the process of hastily recruiting players for the coming season - and hopes to have doubled the size of his Harriers squad by Monday. There were just EIGHT contracted players when the club returned for training yesterday,
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Shoot to thrill
DIGGER driving, pistol shooting and target bowls were among a number of sporting events which raised more than £3,000 for two local charities last weekend. But the highlight of this year's sporting challenge, held at Lower Quinton Farm, Bockleton, by
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Mother's agony at death of twins
AS hospital chiefs investigate the deaths of three babies in two weeks at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, another heartbroken woman has vowed never to use the hospital's maternity department again after losing twins. Stella Perkins and her partner, Michael
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Memories of wartime bring date with Queen
A PENSIONER who recorded her memories of the Second World War in Kidderminster as part of a national project marking the 60th anniversary of the end of the conflict is "in a flutter" after being invited to a garden party hosted by the Queen. Margaret
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Shamed sir faces prison
Teacher looked at child porn on school computer A KIDDERMINSTER man is facing jail after he admitted downloading child porn on to a school computer. James Carl Roberts, a former teacher at Redhill School, Stourbridge, saved the images on to a PC when
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Victoria profit drops to £3m
A SLUMP in UK sales, coupled with competition from low-cost imports, led to a drop in profits at Kidderminster-based Victoria Carpets. Pre-tax profits of the Victoria group for the year ending April 2, 2005 were down to £3.07 million from £4.19 million
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Sun shines on John's dream
A BEWDLEY family are doing their bit to help the environment by using the sun to power their home. John Iles and wife, Linda, have been using solar power since "realising a dream" and moving to a smallholding last November. The couple, who met through
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Fred's delight at invite to Palace
A WYRE Forest man has had his voluntary work helping people with diabetes recognised and is now looking forward to being a guest of the Queen. Fred Holland, of Kidderminster, has been invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of his
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Worker's despair at tax credit calls
TAX officials are demanding a Kidderminster woman repays £2,500 alleged overpayment of a benefit designed to help low income earners. But Julia Protheroe claims she was entitled to the working tax credit and accused the Inland Revenue of failing to resolve
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Fred gains top award
A RETIRED Kidderminster man has been given a prestigious award recognising his 38 years of work for the Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service. Fred Ballard has been awarded the Queen's Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct at a ceremony at Worcester
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Interview: Hats off to Watkiss for left back switch
WAYNE Hatswell believes his switch to left back has helped him get back to basics and emerge from a rut. It was feared Stuart Watkiss's decision to play the out-of-form skipper out of position would cause more problems for the Harriers back four. But
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Maximum points from two games, Simon says
DETERMINED defender Simon Weaver has revealed that Harriers have set themselves a six point target from their next two games. The former Lincoln man insists anything less than a maximum haul from Saturday's clash with Chester and the subsequent trip to
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Sturrock's sights set on survival
BLAIR Sturrock has revealed his hunger to score the goals that keep Kidderminster Harriers in the Football League. Sturrock's impressive return of three goals in five games has coincided with a new air of confidence around Aggborough. And the Scottish
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Goalscorer Kelvin out to be the best
KELVIN Langmead has spoken of his determination to make the most of his time at Aggborough after ending his goal drought in emphatic fashion. The on-loan Preston striker broke his duck by scoring the dramatic injury time winner in Harriers 3-2 victory
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Salford Priors
THREE IN ONE: More than 80 class three pupils from the church schools in Salford Priors, Dunnington and Temple Grafton recently spent the day at St. Matthew's, Salford Priors for an RE day called Three in One. Aspects of the curriculum were covered in
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Fladbury
PARISH COUNCIL: Bus stop - northern travel direction: The bus shelter sign for the southerly stop was being produced and the hard standing was to be increased to prevent having to cross a grassed area. The proposal for a bus shelter was delayed until
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Patience not panic is the key, says Richie
RICHIE Appleby has spoken of the "no panic" policy in the Aggborough dressing room as Kidderminster Harriers strive to get out of their recent rut. The midfielder is in line for his first start of the season against Leyton Orient on Saturday as a possible
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2004 Coverage
Coming soon........
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Perils of parenting
A NEW comedy drama about raising a family in the 21st century is set to raise some questions in Cheltenham. Will is 17, has two mothers and to their surprise drops out of school - so, when does a child become an adult? What makes a good parent? What's
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Swimming
A WYRE FOREST schoolgirl is determined to create a big splash in Italy next month. Lauren Collins, a pupil at Heathfield School in Wolverley, has been included in Team GB who will be doing battle in the eagerly-awaited Youth Olympics. The 14-year-old
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Raising cash for hospital
A Stourport fund-raiser has been thanked by Birmingham hospital chiefs after taking part in a sponsored swim for their cancer charity. Ian Brown, 37, presented a cheque for £291.35 to staff from the Queen Elizabeth II hospital to help their Liver Cancer
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Golf round-up
PETER Clissett, who plays for Kidderminster Golf Club, won the C Division at the Midlands regional final of the Volkswagen Masters international golf tournament, at Hollinwell Golf Club, Nottinghamshire. Clissett, who has a handicap of 19, scored 31.
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Lynne's craft helps hospice
A CRAFTY Stourport resident has raised more than £5,500 for a children's charity by selling handmade cards. Lynne Beckett, 33, of The Grove, has been raising money for Acorns Children's Hospice in Worcester for three years. She said she took up the hobby
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Special Olympics
WYRE Forest athletes continue to do well for Worcestershire Special Olympics, returning from the Yorkshire and Humberside event with eight gold, seven silver and five bronze medals. Gold medal winners: Jamie Dancyer (800m, 4 x.100m relay), Matthew Jones
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Taking a leaf out of own book
A STOURPORT-based company that promotes equality of opportunity in the workplace has taken a leaf out of its own book. Beacon Employment has installed a toilet that can be used by people with disabilities, in line with the requirements of the Disability
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Bowls
BEWDLEY A's grip at the top of the Kidderminster & District Mid-week Bowling League increased this week following their 72-shot win over Ombersley A. Despite a 60-shot loss at Kinver B, St Johns A remain second, with Franche A, who also lost by seven
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Football
CLUB Inter are celebrating after beating off competition from over 20 teams to win the Kidderminster Harriers five-a-side tournament. Alex Taffe scored the winning goal to see off Kidderminster College in the final - and was named as the player of the
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WAYNE HATSWELL - Centre-half, left-back. 8/2/75. 6ft. Squad number 22.
The uncompromising defender was Ian Britton's last signing before the manager was sacked in October 2003 and cost Harriers a four-figure fee. Hatswell has a second chance to impress in the Football League after leaving Oxford under Ian Atkins due to a
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ABDOU SALL - Centre-half. 1/11/80. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 2.
The giant Senegal-born defender returned to Aggborough on a non-contract basis in February 2004 after training with the club for a few weeks. Sall, who left Aggborough the previous season and eventually went back to France, did not have the best of second
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CHRIS MCHALE - Centre-half 4/11/82. Squad number 13.
The young centre-half made the substitutes bench for the first time in the Football League at home to Huddersfield on April 12, 2004, but did not feature. McHale's impressive youth-team displays had marked him down as one for the future and director of
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DEAN KEATES - Midfield. 30/6/78. 5ft 6ins. Squad number 11.
The talented midfielder was reunited with Jan Molby in February 2004 after the Dane had initially signed Keates when in charge of Hull. Keates was seen as an important squad member at the Division Three promotion chasers but wanted regular first-team
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Neighbours split over development prospect
A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to create a business park on farmland in St John's, Worcester has sparked arguments on both sides of the debate. So far, more than 70 letters both supporting and opposing the plan to build offices and light industrial units on
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Wow! Wetlands are a dream come true for me - Bellamy
CONSERVATIONIST David Bellamy said the restoration of wetland on a Worcestershire farm was a dream come true. Professor Bellamy was in the county yesterday to celebrate the completion of the Andrew Fraser Reserve at Hill Court Farm, Longdon Marsh, near
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Willow Marsh Fishery
This year's Friday Open record at Willow Marsh Fishery was broken last week with a 103lb catch of quality carp by Simon Richardson, who fed corn and fished red luncheonmeat over cupped corn at 14 metres. Friday Afternoon Open, Dragonfly Pool: Richardson
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JESPER CHRISTIANSEN - Forward. 18/6/80. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 10.
Christiansen's signing was another major coup for Harriers director of football Jan Molby in January 2004. The giant Danish striker attracted plenty of interest from clubs in his homeland but he wanted to play in England after a failed trial at Grimsby
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Ex-keeper ordered to pay back £450,000
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers goalkeeper, Darren Steadman, who stole almost £1 million from style guru, Sir Terence Conran, has been ordered to repay £450,000 by the courts. Steadman, 35, who is serving a four-and-a-half-year sentence for stealing the
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Shatterford Fishery
On the Wyre Dell lake, one angler took two trout to 2lb on a black and gold fly, another catching three trout to 3lb 8oz on a buzzer. On the coarse Erics Lake, two carp to 21lb were caught with floating pellets, the same angler also landing a 37lb 8oz
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Poole Hall
Wednesday Open, Heron: Ivan Laight 36-3 (41), Roy Arnold 26-6 (24), Tom Cook 21-10 (28). Saturday Open, Heron: Jim Pritchard 43-2 (44), Eric Tate 26-8 (46), Gavin Marty 21-4 (43). Sunday Open, Heron: Alan Talbot 101-9, Carl Davey 62-3, Laight 61-1, Rob
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Octoplus Boldings
Saturday: Ralph Johnson (Middy) 79-1 (Sycamore 24, cast at side, carp 8lb, tench 3lb), Andy Kyte (Rod and Gun) 59-2 (Larch , paste 5mt, pellets side, carp 7lb), Paul Cartwright (OB Wolves) 58-0 (Larch 26). Sunday: Jamie Langford (OB Wolves) 81-13 (Ash
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HETA AC
Latest match: D Ravenall 15-8, S Farley 14-7, K Moss 12-5. A match will be fished on the HETA Pool on Sunday, draw 7.30am. Subscriptions are now required.
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Franche Village AC
Keepers Pool: Ian Stokes 20-15, Alan Busby 17-6, Jamie Barfield 14-12, Fred Hutton 11-11. Next contest is on Sunday at Walcot Lake.
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Park Inn AC
Haye Farm: Mark Pearce 64-8-8, Gavin Wright 61-1, Rob Cox 49-15, R Weaver 43-10. Silver fish winner: Alex Cohen 2-7. A contest will be held at Woodside Fisheries on Sunday.
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Listening and speaking for the majority
WHAT an interesting letter from Mrs Jacqui Penn (Letters, June 23) attacking me for not listening to the people of Wyre Forest over the schools review? How dare she vent her bitterness this way? I have just been re-elected to the county council with a
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Evening bus delight
IT is certainly good news to see the return of evening buses between Kidderminster and Stourport/Bewdley. Towns of this size deserve a comprehensive bus service throughout the daytime and evening - social inclusion is vitally important. Not everyone has
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A bolt out of the blue
AN ECKINGTON woman's home was destroyed by a lightning strike during Tuesday night's storms, while she was on holiday. Fire gutted the semi-detached house in Eckington and smoke from the fire could be seen throughout the village as Evesham and Pershore
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Fears over yellow peril
GROWING alongside the grass, adding colour to lawns, in parts of Kidderminster is a myriad of yellow flowers. They can be seen in parts of Brinton Park. What are they? I don't know, but they are destroying lawns in our area and spreading fast. Is there
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Quad bike track scheme bites the dust
AN Evesham man's dream for an all-terrain vehicle track in the Vale lies in tatters after his application was rejected. Vito Muratore, of Cheltenham Road, Evesham, planned to set up the track for the public to ride all-terrain vehicles, in particular
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Long Lartin rises in league ratings
Staff morale at Long Lartin high security prison has been boosted as the jail rose sharply up the national ratings, according to a report published this week. The prison has gone from 125th out of 147 establishments to number 43, according to the Independent
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Rise in drivers using a mobile
THE number of motorists flouting the law by using mobile phones while driving is rising, police warned this week. The number of drivers stopped and fined for using phones has increased almost fourfold over the same period last year in South Worcestershire
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Villagers ready to welcome visitors
THE picturesque riverside village of Fladbury will continue a long tradition of opening the village to visitors next weekend. Fladbury Walkabout has its origins in a church flower festival and was the first of the Vale villages to welcome visitors to
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Harriers are no longer lost after intervention
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers appear to have been rescued by a "Bermuda triangle" connection which is on course to take over the club. Aggborough Holdings' third mystery backer is Gordon Howard, a wealthy Bermuda-based businessman, who has watched Harriers games
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Woking home start
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kick-start their campaign to bounce back into the Football League with an opening day clash against Woking at Aggborough. Hopes of a festive clash between Harriers and local rivals Hereford United have been crushed. Instead, Kidderminster
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Festive derby hopes scuppered
HOPES of a festive clash between Hereford United and local rivals Kidderminster Harriers have been crushed. They first face Harriers at Aggborough on Saturday, October 29, and then at Edgar Street on Saturday, March 25. The Bulls begin their campaign
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Turner eyeing double swoop
GRAHAM Turner confirmed that he is in talks with defender Dean Beckwith and midfielder Stacy Coldicott, writes Gary York. Hereford United's director of football is determined to secure the pair as he looks to assemble a squad of 22 ahead of the new Nationwide
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Exall smashes best score yet
HEREFORDSHIRE batsman David Exall blasted 126 to send Kington to the top of the Crusader Worcestershire League. Right-hand batsman Exall struck three sixes on his way to a 200-run partnership with Tom Brierley to win our batsman of the week award. Exall's
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Chance to help shape village life
Production of a Parish Plan for Broadway is now a step closer as the results of a recent questionnaire are revealed. A total of 710 Broadway residents completed the questionnaire, which is 35 per cent of the population of the village. Their hot topics
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FRIENDS OF ARELEY KINGS VILLAGE HALL
The Friends have organised a garden ramble on Sunday from 2pm until 5pm. Four gardens will be open to view, with afternoon teas and a plant stall in the village hall. There will also be a treasure hunt for children, who will be admitted free with an adult
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER WI
Gill Clarke reported on the annual meeting at the Royal Albert Hall, London. An evening meal was enjoyed at The Plough Inn, Far Forest, on June 21. In August there will be a trip to Stapeley Water Gardens, in Cheshire. At the June meeting, John and Annette
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FAR FOREST WI
Members from Button Oak, Mamble and Menith Wood attended the June meeting. A visit to Sheila Ward's garden had been enjoyed on June 15. Guest speaker Jinny Swan described her business Swan Chocolate Company - Indulgence Defined. The company is operated
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Celtic world in word and song
DELVE back into the myths of ancient Britain with one of the country's top singers at a special event in Chipping Norton next week. The Green Branch is an evening of music drama which will take audiences into the atmosphere of Ancient Britain and its
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KIDDERMINSTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
On Saturday, members will visit the gardens at Preen Manor and Bridgwalton House, Much Wenlock, departing at 9am.
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KIDDERMINSTER OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP
Les Fenton will give a talk, with colour slides, about Worcester Cathedral on Friday, July 8 in the education centre at Kidderminster Hospital, at 7.15pm. For further information telephone 01562 884138.
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
There will be two rides on Sunday, both starting from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride, starting at 9am, will visit Snowshill, in the The Cotswolds. A half-day C ride will leave The Green at 9.30am, travelling through the Wyre Forest to
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
On June 18 Jonathan Darby, Russell Painter and David Morgan presented Summer Serenade at Kidderminster Town Hall, and received a standing ovation. There were items from opera, operetta, oratorio, and popular songs. Jonathan's solos included the show-stopper
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Spectacular proms in parkland setting
PROMS in the Park is a concert bringing a top orchestra and singer to a spectacular open air venue near Warwick. The 70-piece London Gala Orchestra, with soprano Rachel Nicholls and conducted by Stephen Bell, is performing at Hatton House on Saturday,
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WORCESTERSHIRE ME SUPPORT GROUP
The next meeting in Kidderminster will be on Wednesday, July 20, from 1.30pm until 3.30pm at Kidderminster Library. All people with myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, their carers, friends and relatives, are welcome
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Recreating the magic of rock icons
THE magic of Led Zeppelin is set to be recreated by top tribute band Letz Zep next week. With a repertoire of almost 40 songs, covering the entire career of the real Led Zep, the band is set to provide a full-on night of rock at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury
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Orchestra kicks off with a premiere
THE first week of events in the programme of this year's Cheltenham Music Festival kicks off tomorrow. From tomorrow until next Thursday, the first 26 of more than 70 events will be taking place at venues around the town, which have attracted top performers
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Summer sounds in Ragley garden
RAGLEY Hall will be ringing out with the sweet sounds of the Alcester Singers when a summer concert is staged tonight. This year the popular annual concert will comprise lively songs for a summer evening's entertainment as well as a tribute to the 200th
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Museum thieves snatch antique brass
ARTEFACTS worth about £1,000 were stolen during a daytime raid on Bewdley Museum. Police suspect specialist tools were used to prise open sealed cases containing the five brass measures taken on the afternoon of Thursday, June 16. The measures dated back
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Gardeners urged to enter contest
TIME is running out for gardeners to enter their garden or window box in this year's Bewdley in Bloom competition. Residents have until Thursday, July 7 to take part in the contest and are also able to nominate their hanging baskets, tubs, vegetable gardens
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Feast of stalls will net charity funds
A GROUP of Bewdley fund-raisers who call themselves the "Chamber Maids" are inviting people to take stalls at a charity food event. Chamber of Trade members, Anne Lyman, Margaret Dalloway and Barbara Stallwood want to help raise money for charity and
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30/6/05 - Woking home start
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kick-start their campaign to bounce back into the Football League with an opening day clash against Woking at Aggborough on August 13. Hopes of a festive clash between Harriers and local rivals Hereford United have been crushed.
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New hope over floods
ENGINEERS are hoping to overcome technical problems to enable a £130,000 flood defence scheme for Beales Corner in Bewdley to go-ahead. The Environment Agency hopes to have a 300m length of "pallet" style temporary barriers ready to protect 35 to 40 properties
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30/6/05 - Harriers are no longer lost after intervention
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers appear to have been rescued by a "Bermuda triangle" connection which is on course to take over the club. Aggborough Holdings' third mystery backer is Gordon Howard, a wealthy Bermuda-based businessman, who has watched Harriers games
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June 30, 2005
LAST Friday I visited the offices of the British Institute of Learning Disabilities who have now been in the refurbished ground floor of Campion House, Green Street, for nearly four years. I was unable to attend their Open Day which had been a great success
