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KC's rugby fixtures
KIDDERMINSTER CAROLIANS FIXTURES 2005/2006 Sep 17 Newport (Cup) (h) Sep 24 Ludlow (h) Oct 1 Old Yardleians (a) Oct 8 Sutton Coldfield (h) Oct 15 Cup/Harborne (a) Oct 22 Wednesbury (a) Oct 29 Bridgnorth (h) Nov 5 Cup/Redditch (h) Nov 12 Lichfield (a) Nov
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Cricket round-up
Birmingham League KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's Birmingham League seconds need to win at Leamington Spa and hope Harborne and Old Hill both slip up on Saturday to make sure of their second successive 2nd XI Premier Division title. With last weekend's wet weather
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Honours board
BATTING (knocks of 50 or more) 112no Jono Boult (Bewdley), 106no Jamie Batsford (Stone), 94 Ian Chambers (Chaddesley), 58 P Hyman (Chaddesley). BOWLING (four or more wickets) 6-43 Gary Bourke (Stone), 5-97 Jono Boult (Bewdley). BATTING TOP TEN THIS SEASON
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You'll have to pay to stop this stink
THE owners of nine properties in a village near Worcester face a bill of more than a thousand pounds each to stop sewage from seeping up through a drain and on to a busy road. Instead of being connected to the sewage system, the waste from these homes
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It's going to be a really wild time to gain advice
WORCESTER' residents who are bonkers about butterflies or mad about moles get the chance for a really wild day out this weekend when wildlife experts visit the city. Pets at Home in Blackpole Retail Park, Blackpole Road, Worcester, is welcoming representatives
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Police plea as driver is left critical
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a two- car collision in Hadley in which a male driver received life-threatening injuries. The collision - between a black Ford Focus and a grey Citroen ZX - happened near the Hadley Bowling Green pub at approximately
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Vale pupils' pride at London statue
TWO Pershore High pupils have been invited by the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, to attend a ceremony in Trafalgar Square to see the unveiling of a sculpture of their cousin, Alison Lapper. Alexandra and Rosie Mason were due to travel to London today
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What's On
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. NEC Arena - McFly (and Saturday/Sunday). Worcester: Marrs Barr - Fred Zeppelin. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Jaki Graham and The Soul Survivors. Wulfrun Hall - Hayseed Dixie. Little Civic - Play. FRIDAY: Stourport
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Fed-up residents threaten action
Anger over commuters leaving cars in street LIBERAL councillors claim tempers are reaching boiling point among residents of a Kidderminster street besieged by commuters parking outside their homes. Councillors Siri Hayward and Mike and Fran Oborski have
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Car park hike sparks fears
PARKING charges in Wyre Forest are set to rise, sparking traders' fears the move will drive shoppers away. District council-run car parks will be hit by a six per cent increase when new charges come into force next month. Long-stay motorists using Bewdley's
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New look set for unveiling
DESPITE almost doubling in price due to an expensive catalogue of delays, work is nearing completion on the renovation of Stourport Wesley Methodist Church - and hopes are high for its future. Relieved Rev Paul Booth explained costs for the building work
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Teen vote warning
SIXTEEN and 17-year-olds could miss out on their right to vote because electoral registration forms are not being correctly updated. Wyre Forest District Council is finding an increasing number of young people are not included on the electoral register
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Rotary's concert a sell-out at Cathedral
A 200-strong choir is set to perform to a packed house this weekend for at a charity concert at Worcester Cathedral in aid of St Richard's Hospice. The event, at the Cathedral on Saturday, September 17, marks the Rotary Club movement's 100th anniversary
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Honeybourne
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Members met on September 7 when Mrs M Boath presided. Birthday cards were distributed. The river trip which took place last month was enjoyed by all and the cream teas served on board were delicious. Weston-super-Mare is the next port
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Pershore
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: At the September meeting of the women's section members enjoyed a harvest supper prepared and served by the committee. This was followed by an auction of produce including jams and marmalades made by members.The guest for the evening
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Springhill crowned the champion farm
CHAMPION farm in the Moreton Show farms and crops competitions has been named as Capt Lennox Hannay's Springhill, Moreton, winner of the medium-sized farms competition last year. Farm manager Ros Allen attributed the success to her four-man team of two
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Making most of disaster
MIKE Foster has lost no time in reacting to the impending disaster at Kays. Within hours of the news, he has spearheaded a number of initiatives. Wisely, he has sought to combine the twin interests of labour and capital in seeking to prevent yet more
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A one-night showing for apartheid drama
AN important play which helped to change the way the world viewed South Africa is stopping off on its national tour in Malvern this month. The Island is a powerful drama which uses a true story to speak out about racism, apartheid and human brutality.
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Sell-out
IT has sold out at Malvern Theatres before so fans will be glad to hear that Beyond The Barricade is returning for more. The show, in which top singers perform favourite songs from the shows, started as a one-off charity concert and is still going strong
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KVCC promotion showdown
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria Cricket Club are braced for a nerve-jangling winner-takes-all shoot-out for promotion with Birmingham League Division One rivals Smethwick on Saturday. The Chester Road men require a home victory or a convincing winning draw to
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Rugby round-up
Kidderminster Carolians KIDDERMINSTER Carolians will take a break from their troubled Midlands Three West North campaign when they hit the Powergen Cup trail at home to Newport on Saturday (kick-off 3pm). The Marlpool Lane men have started the league
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Swimming
WYRE Forest Swimming Club's Jessica Griffiths climbed off her sick bed to clinch two gold medals at the Worcestershire County Sprints in Wolverham-pton. The 10-year-old St John's Middle School pupil feared she would have to miss the championships after
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Allen, 85, climbs high to help church revamp
AN 85-year-old Bewdley man has walked to the top of the highest peak in Wales to raise money for his church. Allen Birch made it to the summit of Mount Snowdon in six and a half hours on Saturday. The great-grandfather completed the challenge to raise
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Chess
JOHN Wrench's status as Wyre Forest's top active chess player was confirmed by the latest figures published in the British Chess Federation annual list. The Kidderminster Chess Club member is quoted with a grade of 160, equivalent to 1880 on the international
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Darts
RED Lion A player Russell Wilks hit a 301 nine-darter to cap an incredible night of action in the Banks's Bewdley darts league. Rising Sun B's Andrew Perry was on the receiving end as his side went down 6-1 to in-form Lions. Wilks hit a 97 break followed
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Volleyball
CLEOBURY Mortimer Volleyball Club returned home triumphant from the International Festival of Volleyball in Poole, Dorset, after winning the Mixed Division. Cleobury's team of six comprised one male player, Carl Brookes, and five females, Becki Brookes
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Athletics
KIDDERMINSTER and Stourport Athletic club's Ashley Gibbs set a new personal best in the high jump at the National Young Athlete League in Banbury. The 14-year-old Worcester county champion jumped 155cm to finish second in the under-15 boys category. He
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Motocross
TEME Valley Motocross Club enjoyed a double success at the weekend when they hosted their first International meeting at the club's Boraston track. Home rider Josh Williams won the Seniors class as British duo Simon Bradford and Simon Morgan coasted to
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Octoplus Boldings
Wednesday Open: Alf Taylor (OB Wolves) 105lb 14oz (Sycamore peg 30, corn and pellets, corner, carp 10lb and tench - his first 100lb plus catch), Jack Hailey (WACT) 80-0 (Sycamore 13, corn and pellets, both sides, bream 3lb to 8lb), Mark Foster (OB Wolves
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TESCO: WE DON'T WANT KAYS SITE
TESCO has scotched rumours that it has earmarked the Kays site for a possible third Worcester store. The supermarket giant was rumoured to be eyeing the Kays site in Bransford Road after the Worcester News reported that the 120-year-old catalogue firm
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A&E and cancer services could be changed
CANCER services and accident and emergency facilities in Worcestershire are at the top of a hit-list of services that could be changed in a bid to cut spending at the county's hospitals by £20m a year. Independent management consultants - who were brought
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Poole Hall
Wednesday Open, Heron: Keith Perrin 39-10 (46), Pete Hodge 39-0 (41), Ivan Laight 35-6 (47). Saturday Open, Heron: Nigel Davies 49-0 (14), Harry Taylor 43-0 (15), Ron Francis 39-12 (12). Sunday Open, Heron: Geoff Hodge 113-2 (52), Stan Mole 74-0 (34),
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Soldiers get their chance to parade though the streets
MORE than 100 soldiers will march in a Freedom of Worcester Parade this Saturday, September 17. It will be the first time 214 (Worcestershire) Battery Royal Artillery (Volunteers), based at Dancox House, off Silver Street, has paraded since 1991. Having
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KDAA Pool
Silver Fish match: Pete Jenkins 9-6, Trevor Wills 9-4, Mark Price 6-8. Saturday's match will be drawn at 8am.
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Statue stolen
A £700 statue of a partly-clothed woman holding an urn that acted as a fountain was stolen from a Kidderminster garden. The statue, described as a figure of a Grecian lady, was taken from the back garden of a Sanderling Court area property between 6pm
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Black Boy AC
Chapel Farm Pool: A Williams 19-14, R Moule 19-2, P Walker 13-3. The next match will be on September 25 at Wellfield, Meaton Pool. Anglers will leave Dog Lane car park at 7.30am. The draw is at 8am.
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HETA AC
Latest match: K Moss 15-15, J Hodgetts 12-10, M Charlesworth 12-7. A match will be held on Sunday at the Three Crowns Pool. Anglers should meet at the venue for the 7.30am draw.
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'Shameful' act at town nightclub
A JUDGE denounced as "shameful" a reveller's insulting behaviour in a Kidderminster nightclub last Christ-mas Eve. Daniel Brighton straddled a youth on the floor of Redwoods and touched him over his clothing, Worcester Crown Court heard. His not guilty
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Franche Village AC
Sunday's contest: John Williams 17-2, Ron Brumby 9-8, Chris Orr 8-7, Jamie Barfield 4-2.
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Willis Bund AC
Darnell Pool: Brian Darby 30-12, Ron Price 27-1, Harold Willey 26-3, Ron Russell 23-14. The next contest will be at Wellfield swimming pool on Wednesday, draw at 9am.
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Vital funds from parties in park
ON behalf of ChildLine, the UK's free 24-hour helpline for children and young people, I would like to thank West Mercia Constabulary and the Youth Parliament for the tremendous work they put in organising the "Party in the Park" events at Bewdley and
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Tomkinsons AC
Woodside Fishery top pool: J Whitehouse 17-9, Sue Jacques 16-12, M Sztybel 16-5, J Baylie 15-6. A contest will be held on Sunday, September 25 at Wassell Grove Brook Pool.
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Unco-ordinated roads approach
ON Monday, September 5, work started on the Bewdley by-pass, narrowing the carriageway and causing some traffic to divert through the town. This had been expected. What had not been expected was someone in an office arranging to dig up Load Street, leaving
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Fury over letter through doors
AS an ardent animal lover, I am absolutely outraged at letters put through doors in Hayes Road, Wolverley, pointing the finger of suspicion at tenants for injuring cats belonging to the Baker family. These letters went all round the estate, but the heading
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...and how could you pass up the chance to talk?
HEALTH bosses will not be attending the next area forum to be held in Evesham, it emerged this week - just weeks before they will decide the future of the town's hospital. The Town Council plans to write to the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust
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Get a muck bucket
I WAS not surprised when I read the letter entitled "Lord and Lady Muck" (Shuttle/Times & News, August 25) - obviously town people who cannot cope with the countryside. As a Rock parish councillor, I had a similar complaint, so I invented "The Great
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West Midlands League tables
WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION P W D F A P Gornal 7 7 0 17 1 21 Market Drayton 7 5 1 20 7 16 Wyrley 7 5 0 19 8 15 Wellington 6 4 0 10 9 12 Goodrich 6 3 2 12 9 11 Shawbury 6 3 2 9 9 11 Great Wyrley 6 2 4 13 8 10 Bromyard 6 3 1 11 6 10 Tividale 6
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Tribute to 9/11 rescue victims
EVESHAM firemen turned out on parade on Sunday to mark the fourth anniversary of the New York terrorist atrocities of 9/11. They paid a silent tribute to the New York firefighters who lost their lives at the twin towers of the World Trade Centre and laid
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District HQ won Pevsner's praise
FROM their letter ("Feud should not undermine positive work," Letters, September 1), one does rather get the impression that the Conservative "gang of four" are concerned about the poor public image of the leader of the council. To now present Stephen
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Kidderminster and District Football League
WILDEN gained their first victory of the season in Saturday Division One of the Kidderm-inster and District Football League in style, when they won 12-2 at Tenbury United. Wyre Forest have opened their season with two wins from two matches, and are the
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Golden Maggot AC
The next Golden Maggot match will be on Sunday at Twyford's River Avon, those taking part to meet at the Old Rose and Crown car park at 7.30am. The draw will take place at the venue at 9am prompt, with fishing from 10am until 3pm.
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Your voice heard
KEEN singers are being invited to the first ever Beckford Big Sing to take part in auditions and let their singing talents loose. Hilary Davies and Alice Robin have teamed together to let the people from the Vale sing to their hearts content. The Beckford
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Residents to answer call over a telephone
PLANS by BT to remove a payphone from an Evesham estate could face opposition from local residents and the town council. Councillors this week voted to canvass local people over the BT plan to scrap the box or turn it into a phonecard-only kiosk. BT had
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Colleen's concert
A FORMER organist at an Evesham church and his family are preparing for a unique memorial concert in memory of his mother and to raise money for the hospital where she was cared for. Freelance musician Richard King will be joined by daughter Esther, 21
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Women's football
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies put in a five-star performance to beat Headless Cross 5-1 in the West Midlands Premier League. Sarah Washburn set Harriers on their way with Lisa Stokes, Vicky Roberts, Emma Bowdler and Tiffany O'Brien also on target. Harriers
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Great turnout at Vale show
BIG entries of cattle, sheep and horses from over a wide area combined with a dry day helped make the Vale of Evesham Autumn Show a big success. "In fact I think it was out best show ever," said show chairman Tony Bomford. "That was certainly the case
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Injuries hamper Harriers reunion
THE Kidderminster Harriers old boy brigade will be diminished when Forest Green Rovers visit Aggborough on Saturday. Gary Owers' side added Ian Foster and Abdou Sall to their ex-Harrier collection in the summer, joining Matt Gadsby, Jon Beswetherick,
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Police in plea to Worcester fans
SOUTH Worcestershire Pol-ice say Worcester Rugby Club supporters are putting their lives at risk by walking, sometimes with children, on busy high-speed roads as they approach and leave the Sixways stadium. "We are very concerned at the increasing number
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Ombersley gearing up for the big time
OMBERSLEY Cricket Club are determined to enjoy a longer stay in the Birmingham and District Premier League after clinching promotion. The village side finished 32 points clear of second-placed Brockhampton at the top of Crusader Worcestershire League
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Astley Horticultural Society
ON Wednesday, the guest speaker at Astley village hall will be M Leech, with a talk entitled "Down the Garden Path". The meeting will start at 7.30pm. The autumn show will be held in the village hall on Saturday, October 1 at 3pm - application forms and
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Help village youth
RESIDENTS in Broadway have called for better youth facilities and more information about what is going on in the village. They responded in force to a survey which will form the basis of a proposed parish plan, and their requests were discussed at a consultation
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Polish Ex-Servicemen's Association
MEMBERS met a group from Cheltenham at the Forest of Dean, for a picnic and a game of volleyball, which Kidderminster won. A trip to Weston-super-Mare was also organised. Members from Kidderminster and Wolverhampton attended a concert at the headquarters
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Alan Price joins packed line-up
STRATFORD's Civic Hall is looking ahead to a busy autumn. Events are well under way during the coming week, with local drama group The Phoenix Players is performing Alan Ayckbourn's Snake in the Grass from September 22 to 24 and Flamenco Express is stamping
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Lickhill WI
CHRISTINE Ritchie gave a talk on her experience as companion to an Arabian princess, at the August meeting, and president Kath Oakley reported a successful strawberry tea had been held. £150 from the proceeds of the tea, which raised £250, was sent to
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Harriers boss defends Danby
GOALKEEPER John Danby has been challenged to bounce back from his Grays Athletic clanger when Kidderminster Harriers host Forest Green Rovers at Aggborough on Saturday. Boss Stuart Watkiss has thrown a protective arm around the young stopper after he
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Search is over
ALL of the Searchers' hits are promised in two concerts in Worcester and in Tewkesbury, this Saturday from different factions of the group. One member of the top 60s group, Mike Pender, is playing at The Huntingdon Hall. He is teaming up with another
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Explosive mix of mad, bad and dangerous
A POTENTIALLY explosive combination of The Hamsters, Wilko Johnson and John Ottoway is bursting on stage in Tewkesbury next week. The Mad, The Bad and The Dangerous is a show aimed at delighting anyone 'with a sense of humour and a love of primal, three-chord
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Conference table
P W D L F A P Exeter 7 5 2 0 13 3 17 Grays Athletic 7 4 3 0 16 7 15 York 7 4 2 1 10 5 14 Stevenage 7 4 1 2 13 8 13 Morecambe 7 4 1 2 10 6 13 Accrington Stn 7 4 1 2 10 8 13 Dag & Red 7 3 3 1 14 8 12 HARRIERS 7 3 3 1 11 8 12 Halifax 7 3 2 2 9 5 11 Hereford
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New term for choral group
THE new term has started for keen singers with Pershore Choral with rehearsals for three concerts. This year, the singers will be performing Handel's St Cecilia Ode and the Dettingen Te Deum on November 26, the traditional Christmas Concert on December
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O'Connor presents a case for the defence
ASSISTANT boss Martin O'Connor has saluted the Kidderminster Harriers defence for "laying themselves on the line" in pursuit of success so far this season. O'Connor, who is rated 50/50 to face Forest Green Rovers on Saturday because of a knee injury,
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Grays Athletic 2 Harriers 2
IF the worn-out walking boots of the hardy Harriers fans who trekked 160 miles to Grays Athletic were a measure of how far they had come, so too was their team's disappointment at only leaving the league-leaders with a draw, writes Mat Kendrick. But while
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Fanfare after fund-raising feat
THREE Harriers fans put their best feet forward to raise money for a supporters group and a cancer charity by walking 160 miles from Aggborough to Grays Athletic. Tim Price, Jonathan Smith and Dave Goode, all aged 20, pulled in £1,300 for the FA-backed
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Show is perfect end to the gardening year
BEAUTIFUL scented blooms, succulent home-grown produce and a mouth-watering array of tasty regional food and wines are among the highlights of the Autumn Garden & Country Show on the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Event organiser, the Three Counties
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Bid to bring in new blood
DURING his year as chairman of the Moreton Show Society, one of Graham Baddeley's main aims has been to encourage all the section committees to take on new board members to revitalise the society year on year. "To this end," he explained, "and following
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Harriers stats
Next match - Saturday: Harriers v Forest Green Rovers, Aggborough, kick-off 3pm. Top scorer : 4 Atieno, 3 Christie, Fleming, Hatswell, Jackson, Sheldon. Booked: 2 Christie, Fleming, Hatswell, Wilson, 1 Atieno, Blackwood, Burgess, Evans, Sheldon, Star
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Plea for heritage trail ideas
PEOPLE with an in-depth knowledge of the history of Wyre Forest are being sought for a new project in the area. Worcestershire Forestry Commission has set up three new waymarked walks through the Wyre Forest, near Bewdley. Now it wants to use the network
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Get ready like Freddie
AS ASHES fever sweeps the town, hundreds of Evesham youngsters are looking for the opportunity to improve their cricket and match the performances of their England heroes. Evesham Cricket Club has teamed up with the Worcestershire Cricket Centre, the
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September 15, 2005
ONE of the privileges of my job is that it allows me into local organisations to meet the people who work in them and to hear about the work they do. Having met a number of those involved with Sure Start I was disappointed to read newspaper reports that
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Hospital joy at scanner boost
KIDDERMINSTER Hospital would "struggle to give the best possible service without help from charities", a consultant radiologist has said following the donation of more than £110,000 of hi-tech equipment. Dr Umesh Udeshi said two new ultra-sound scanners
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Help for disabled
A DISABLITY awareness day is being held at Kidderminster Town Hall today between 10am and 2pm. Wyre Forest MP, Dr Richard Taylor, will open the event, organised by Disability Action Wyre Forest. Various organisations will be on hand to give information
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KEY FOR TWO By John Chapman and Dave Freeman Rose Theatre, September 7-10.
THIS is one of the funniest plays I have ever seen, a real pleasure to watch. It demands good timing, as it verges on farce, but the Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society's (KODS) talented cast were on top form. Pat Scully was sparkling as Harriet
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The secret of how to age with a little style AS a businesswoman, full-time mother and actress, Liz H
AS a businesswoman, full-time mother and actress, Liz Hurley might seem like she has life well and truly sorted out. But the star has confessed that she feels "like a real lunatic" since turning 40 earlier this year. "I felt completely different," she
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Tasty celebration of global cuisine
ROYAL MAIL has issued six colourful Changing Tastes stamps. As one of the most culturally-diverse nations in the world, the UK has access to an assortment of global cuisine, capable of satisfying even the most discerning of palates. For this stamp issue
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Fond memories to mark the Battle of Britain Day
TODAY is Battle of Britain Day when the memory of those who gave their all to save Britain from the Nazi threat is particularly remembered. As a schoolboy at Prince Henry's Grammar School, Evesham, historian Michael J Barnard can remember fighter planes
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TV star Ian will share anecdotes
DAD'S Army to EastEnders and everything in between during a packed acting career will be highlighted in An Audience with Ian Lavender at this year's Bewdley Festival. Likely to forever be remembered most as "stupid boy" Pike in the enduring television
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Drama, comedy and music at new season
A VARIED bill of drama, comedy, music and children's entertainment is lined up for the forthcoming season at The Rose in Kidderminster. The venue hosts a range of productions rounded off by the play, Billy Liar, in January and February. The perennially
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A military bearing
THERE is no mistaking the military bearing of the marchers in your intriguing Flashback photograph (Friday, September 9). Hardly recruits flocking to join the colours. With not a medal or riband to be seen it is unlikely to be post-war ex-servicemen.
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Aid for long-term ill
THE Expert Patient Programme - designed to aid people with long-term illnesses - is coming to Evesham and Pershore. It is a course that helps people with long-term illness to manage their condition, build on their own individual coping skills and improve
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No proof of a drop in students
IAN Wishart's piece on Jenny Wilde (Worcester News, Tuesday, September 6) the former Elgar College pupil who achieved one of the best GCSE scores in the country in German, has prompted me to add a few comments to complement what was an informative and
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Plans for radio base site
PLANS to site a radio base station at a Pershore farm have been submitted to Wychavon District Council. Hutchison 3G UK Limited want to erect a 12.5m mast housing three antennae and two transmission dishes, at Allesborough Farm, Allesborough Hill. The
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Why the Constitution is no longer a live issue
MARK Starr asks for my reply as to why the "Leader of our Group in the European Parliament" is stating that the French and Dutch must be asked to vote again on the proposed European Constitution. The simple answer is that he isn't. The Constitution is
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New track is unveiled
KIDDERMINSTER-based pop band, the Murmur, have unveiled a new track exclusively online and have Midlands gigs coming up over the next two months. The Devil Lives in Texas, described as Johnny Cash meets Creedence Clearwater Revival vocalist, John Fogerty
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Singing to aid charity
MEMBERS of Kidderminster Male Choir teamed up with their counterparts in Tenby for a joint concert during a week-long tour of south west Wales. The concert, which also featured Tenby's brass band, was a charity event, which raised £1,200 for the Welsh
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Delight as homes plan thrown out
STRATFORD district councillors have turned down a planning application to build more houses in Bidford. Members of the west area planning committee have thrown out the application by K Darling following objections from Bidford councillors and residents
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Plea for singers
NEW members are being invited to add their voices to Bewdley Choral Society's rehearsals for the group's new season. The society meets every Tuesday, between 7.45pm and 9.30pm, in St Anne's Church, Bewdley. Lined up for the forthcoming term is music by
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How mean can you get!
THIEVES who broke into two charity shops in Evesham town centre at the weekend have been condemned as "cowards". They stole donation boxes from the British Heart Foundation, in Bridge Street, and Oxfam in High Street in two separate incidents, making
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Bands given chance to showcase talents
HISTORY is set to repeat itself when a new generation of bands are given the same sort of platform to showcase their talents that helped launch Robert Plant to superstardom. MAS Attack is MAS Records' gig circuit, giving up and coming bands opportunities
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Tenbury's spirited revival is too late
Tenbury 19 pts Upton-on-Severn 30 pts UPTON scored an early try as the home side made a slow start, allowing the visitors to hold on quite comfortably to secure the points in the opening fixture in North Midlands (South) One, Tenbury made a spirited comeback
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Bear cash
THE Kidderminster support group of China Bear Rescue raised £129.40 during a street collection in Bewdley.
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Still time to vote for baby of year
THOUSANDS of Shuttle/Times and News readers have reached for their phones to help us find Wyre Forest's baby of the year. More than 5,000 votes have been cast since lines opened a week ago. And it's not too late to get in on the act - telephone lines
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Man killed in scooter incident
A MAN was killed on Saturday following a crash involving his scooter and a car on the busy Kidderminster to Stourbridge Road. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident that happened near the Old Wagon and Horses pub just after 12.30pm. Tyrone
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Girl band's school tour strikes a chord
SCHOOL was cool when a band signed to the same record label as U2, Sugababes and McFly dropped in to teach pupils how to play their forthcoming single. All-girl teen rock outfit, Love Bites, visited Wolverley High, Franche First and Sion Hill Middle on
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Hello and welcome to our station
YOUNGSTERS will be able to play detective when Kidderminster Police Station opens its doors to the public on Sunday. A mock crime scene will be set up as part of the open day, which will give people the opportunity to find out more about police work.
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Time for changes
RAIL commuters are set to be given more up-to-date details of how their trains are running when a new £49,000 passenger information system is installed at Kidderminster station. Central Trains is investing a total of £426,000 in state-of-the-art technology
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Calendar charts town changes
A UNIQUE calendar produced by Kidderminster Camera Club to celebrate its centenary has been presented to the town. The club's president, Ray Postings, visited the town hall to hand over the special gift to mayor, councillor Peter Dyke. The club has joined
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l Wolverley High
YEAR 11 students at Wolverley High School achieved GCSE and GNVQ successes in the number of subjects shown, with the number of passes at grades A*-C indicated in brackets. Some students sat short-courses, resulting in .5. Luke Allen 9 (7), Robyn Andrews
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Getting in shape for the Brambles races - 6
l This is the final part of a six-week training schedule for readers wishing to enter the Brambles 10k road race and 4k fun run on Sunday, September 25, backed by the Shuttle/Times and News. It has been compiled by running coach, Richard Warder. THIS
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Firm celebrates history of hall
HISTORY came alive when Victorian costumes were the fashion for heritage weekend events at Kidderminster Town Hall and the town's library. As part of the national annual celebration of UK heritage, staff of Wyre Forest District Council dressed up in Victorian
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Full steam ahead for rail show
STEAM in the 50s is the title of the show for the next meeting of Kidderminster Railway Circle. The meeting takes place on Wednesday at the Railway Bell, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, beginning at 8pm. Mike Moon presents the show, which has free admission
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Purse bell scheme wins thumbs up
POLICE claim a scheme to combat purse thefts, with pensioners being given bells for their purses, has received an "overwhelming response". About 500 bells, similar to the type cats wear on their collars, were handed out at the Swan shopping centre in
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Pub night
A GROUP bringing single people together is holding its next get-together in Kidderminster on Tuesday. Live Wyres for Social Singles members will be at the Briars, Habberley Road, at around 8.45pm, for a pub night.
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Traditional show pulls in crowds
RAIN did not deter visitors to Kidderminster Horticultural Society's annual show, with an estimated 750 people dropping in to the two-day event. Held at Hurrans Garden Centre, in West Hagley on Saturday and Sunday, the show attracted 65 exhibitors competing
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Dressage delight
AT THE National Riding Clubs Championships at Lincoln, Alice Collins-Youngs of Badsey, representing Cropthorne and Evesham Vale as an individual, won the Elementary Dressage class. Also at Lincoln, the junior teams of Katherine Worrall, Hetty Cook, Natalie
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New safety law spelled out
A TOOL and hire company making a nation-wide tour to promote a safety campaign has stopped in Evesham. Speedy Hire's Safety From the Ground Up initiative aims to raise awareness of the new Work at Height legislation. As part of this, it visited leading
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Talented musicians in parish music line-up
PARISH Music in the Beckford Group of Churches starts the new series of concerts on Saturday, September 24, in Teddington Church. Three members of the ensemble Sospiri will perform songs and cantatas by composers ranging from Dowland and Purcell to Handel
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Despair driven over our waste
THIS letter is sent in somewhat desperation, and to publicise to others, and even those in authority of our plight. We, the residents of The Vale, are encouraged to recycle and dispose of our refuse sensibly and in accordance with orders from the council
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Following the slope of road
I READ your front page article concerning the two women and their concern about traffic in Mickleton "Mums Take Action on Traffic hell". I don't care what traffic uses our Crescent as long as they keep it in the road. I can see the woman's problem, who
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Pershore
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: At the September meeting of the women's section members enjoyed a harvest supper prepared and served by the committee. This was followed by an auction of produce including jams and marmalades made by members.The guest for the evening
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Sedgeberrow
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: The women's section held their monthly meeting in the Betteridge Room. Business was discussed and the next Group meeting will be at Pershore on December 6. Mr Tom Pim gave a talk entitled Life in Doctor Barnados. Mr Pim was thanked
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Ilmington
SHOW RECORD: Ilmington Show was held on the playing field on Monday together with Ilmington Horticultural Society's Flower and Produce Show. The show was opened by the May Queen, Ellie Broomfield, and she was led in by the Shirley Pipers Band. The children
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Explosive situation in Malvern
GREGOR has spent his working life dealing with explosive situations. Now, retired from active service as a bomb disposal officer, he faces a few potential blow-ups at home. His wife Ann (Nichola McAuliffe) teeters on killer heels and the edges of hysteria
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Along comes a spider...
TRADITIONALLY it is in springtime when we expect to encounter plants and animals getting involved in courtship and reproduction, and for most this is indeed the case, but there a few organisms that choose the damper and cooler autumn months. Probably
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Top violinist brings cabaret to villages
A VIRTUOSO violinist will be raising the roof with more than a classical concert at a village hall near you from next week. Beverley Davison is performing her hit show Classical Cabaret in four performances at local community centres as part of the new
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Sing-along to classics
GRAB a songsheet and sing along to all the old favourites when the Roll Out the Barrel show comes to Worcester. Join in or relax and listen to top performers Terry Bradford and Sussie Arvensen as they belt out dozens of tunes from Daisy Daisy to Any Old
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Harvington
ST JAMES' CHURCH: The next festive event will be Harvest Sunday on September 25 when, after the morning service, instead of the usual tea and biscuits, there will be examples of favourite food brought by members of the congregation and shared among all
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Tasty celebration of global cuisine
ROYAL MAIL has issued six colourful Changing Tastes stamps. As one of the most culturally-diverse nations in the world, the UK has access to an assortment of global cuisine, capable of satisfying even the most discerning of palates. For this stamp issue
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TV star Ian will share anecdotes
DAD'S Army to EastEnders and everything in between during a packed acting career will be highlighted in An Audience with Ian Lavender at this year's Bewdley Festival. Likely to forever be remembered most as "stupid boy" Pike in the enduring television
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Artist's work blossoming
AN exhibition in Stratford-upon-Avon is gathering together local and national artists reflecting the beauty of our English gardens on a large scale. The exhibition at Retros-pectives Gallery called the Giants of Flora runs until Sunday, September 18.
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New track is unveiled
KIDDERMINSTER-based pop band, the Murmur, have unveiled a new track exclusively online and have Midlands gigs coming up over the next two months. The Devil Lives in Texas, described as Johnny Cash meets Creedence Clearwater Revival vocalist, John Fogerty
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Plea for singers
NEW members are being invited to add their voices to Bewdley Choral Society's rehearsals for the group's new season. The society meets every Tuesday, between 7.45pm and 9.30pm, in St Anne's Church, Bewdley. Lined up for the forthcoming term is music by
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Rousing time for all at major fund-raiser
ONE of the most rousing events in Wyre Forest's social calendar returns next month when Music For You is staged for the 24th year running, at Kidderminster Town Hall. The eagerly anticipated two evenings of music and song - on Friday and Saturday, October
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Pub night
A GROUP bringing single people together is holding its next get-together in Kidderminster on Tuesday. Live Wyres for Social Singles members will be at the Briars, Habberley Road, at around 8.45pm, for a pub night.
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Don't continue the reformation
Re the planning application for Evesham Abbeys' historic Gatehouse and the Great Court. A THREE storey apartment block with 36 car parking spaces at the rear will successfully cover anything that might be beneath the surface. Evesham Abbey was one of
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Cricket tables
BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE SECOND XI, PREMIER DIVISION P W D L A P Harborne 21 9 6 3 2 297 KVCC 21 8 7 2 4 292 Old Hill 21 10 5 3 3 290 Barnt Grn 21 7 8 3 3 253 Leamington 21 3 10 6 2 247 Halesowen 21 8 2 8 3 239 Knowle/Dorr 21 6 6 8 1 232 Walsall 21 6 6 6 3 217
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Caution's essential with fresh Lido plan
GROUPS dedicated to protecting Droitwich Lido have reacted to news of new plans for a 21st Century site. At Tuesday's Wychavon District Council meeting, it was announced that proposals for a new Lido would be discussed later this month, although the details
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Tell us how we can improve the buses
TRANSPORT chiefs are putting the wheels in motion for a revolution in travel around the Malvern Hills - and they want to hear your views. A week after Worcester's radically-altered bus service was launched to widespread acclaim, Worcestershire County
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Moving out of home? Then read this vital pack
HOME-leavers are being offered information packs to ensure they land on their feet when they move out of the family home. Worcestershire County Council's trading standards service has compiled the packs, called Knowledge, containing information on everything
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Adam in line for good citizen title
HELPFUL schoolboy Adam Gordon has won a chance for a top citizenship title through his tireless efforts - and he is still only aged 13. The main problem for the Year 9 Pershore High School pupil is finding enough time to fit in all the activities that
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It's election night, and a woman is found dead at this village hall. Now we know she had been taking
A YOUNG woman found in the back of a van during this year's general election died after taking heroin, an inquest heard. Martley Memorial Hall was turned into a crime scene when Catherine Murphy was discovered in her employer's van on Thursday May 5.
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Road's too bad to build homes
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 15 affordable houses in a village near Worcester are likely to be turned down for the second time. Evesham and Pershore Housing Association have resubmitted proposals for the homes on O'Keys Farm, off Agatha Gardens, on the
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Golf day suits us to a tee
A CHARITY golf day to raise funds for muscular dystrophy sufferers has proved a swinging success. The event, held at Ombersley Golf Club, on Tuesday, raised money for research into the muscle wasting disease. The day ended with a dinner for competitors
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£23,000 bill for girl's ear
Garden centre pays after seven-year-old is bitten by horse A 12-YEAR-OLD girl who had her childhood dream of becoming a vet shattered when she had part of her ear bitten off by a horse at a Kidderminster garden centre has been awarded £23,000 in compensation
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Panic buying puts pressure on pumps
PANIC buying of petrol caused several Wyre Forest petrol stations to run out of fuel over the past few days. Residents in the district rushed to fill up their tanks amid national fears that three days of protests over fuel costs at oil refineries could
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Family struck by second tragedy
TRAGEDY has struck a Kidderminster family for the second time in eight months. Kenneth Laga - the brother of Leon Laga, who was found dead on the steps of Kidderminster Police Station in January - died following a road accident on August 31. The 22-year-old
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Racer 'lived life to the full'
THE father of a motorbike racer who died in a road accident has paid tribute to a beloved son who "lived life to the full" and "lived for racing". James Crumpton had only just returned to racing in April after a blood clot on his brain, caused by a non-racing
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Tribunal win for racing boss
A MOTOR racing team manager who helped win Formula BMW championship races for his Hartlebury employer has been awarded more then £10,000 for unfair dismissal after a car caught fire during a Brands Hatch race. Paul Leach, 50, claimed compensation for
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Maths tutor groped pupil
A PRIVATE maths tutor who groped a 13-year-old pupil in his home at Blakedown, near Kidderminster, has been jailed for four months at Worcester Crown Court. Thomas Tate was described by Judge Andrew Geddes as a man who had been blessed with many privileges
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Civic farewell for Maureen
HUNDREDS of people gathered at St George's Church in Kidderminster to bid a final farewell to popular district councillor, Maureen Aston. Family and friends of 62-year-old Mrs Aston were joined at the civic ceremony by countless Wyre Forest district councillors
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Work sparks 'rat run' fears
COUNCILLORS fear residential roads will be used as rat runs by drivers trying to avoid upgrading work on the bridge on Kidderminster's busy A449 Chester Road North. Mike and Fran Oborski, both Worcestershire county councillors representing areas that
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We're packing our picnic baskets
STAFF at St Richard's Hospice are busy preparing their picnic baskets for a huge fund-raising event in aid of the charity on Sunday. An outdoor picnic concert will take place in the grounds of Worcester estate agent and High Sheriff of Worcestershire
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Mickleton
produce and handicraft show on Monday welcomed more entrants than usual this year, contributing to the wonderful display for the 150 visitors and helpers to view. There were 22 vegetable and fruit classes from which Mrs G Rochfort's dessert apples were
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Sedgeberrow
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: The women's section held their monthly meeting in the Betteridge Room. Business was discussed and the next Group meeting will be at Pershore on December 6. Mr Tom Pim gave a talk entitled Life in Doctor Barnados. Mr Pim was thanked
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Ilmington
SHOW RECORD: Ilmington Show was held on the playing field on Monday together with Ilmington Horticultural Society's Flower and Produce Show. The show was opened by the May Queen, Ellie Broomfield, and she was led in by the Shirley Pipers Band. The children
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Different look at Shakespeare
BOOSTING its popularity, accessibility and audience appeal, the RSC has yet another mini festival launching next week - this time providing audiences with a different sort of a Shakespearean comedy. The RST's caf bar in Stratford is being transformed
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Return for the G&S Society
IOLANTHE is marking a return to Worcester's Swan Theatre for the city's Gilbert and Sullivan Society. "This will be a traditional production and with a full orchestra, a cast of about 50, colourful costumes and excellent choreography, we can promise an
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Appearances and Goals 2005/06
Dave Adey Apps 2, gls 0; Jamie Bailey 1 (8), 2; Richard Ball 7 (2), 2; Leon Blake 9, 0; Jermaine Clarke 6 (1), 1; Tim Clarke 1, 0; Adam Cooper 8, 0; Steve Duncan 5 (1), 0; Guy Hadland 7, 0; Stuart Hamilton 1 (1) 0; Lee Knight 4, 1; Darren Knurek 2, 0;
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Golf: Jubilant Jones reclaims cup
CLEOBURY Mortimer Golf Club's Jon Jones captured the Worcestershire title for the second time in his career by winning a thrilling final. Jones shaded a tense sudden death play-off to clinch the trophy at Fulford Heath Golf Club in Birmingham. After an
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Tennis
BEWDLEY Tennis Club completed their 2005 Club Championships with a thrilling display of tennis from the youth and experience amongst their ranks. In the ladies singles, Mandy Sylvester retained her title by defeating her doubles partner Alison Rosoman
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Hockey
NEWLY-promoted Stourport Ladies seconds warmed up for their forthcoming Worcestershire First Division campaign by completely dominating their 4-0 friendly win over Camp Hill. Steph Hand bagged a brace, while Georgina Burns and Nicky Beasley were also
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Accused took his own life
A STOURPORT man awaiting trial on drug peddling charges has hanged himself, Worcester Crown Court was told. Wayne Moreton, 37, of The Slad, Wilden, pleaded not guilty in June to possessing ecstasy tablets, cocaine and amphetamine intending to supply other
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Booze crackdown on cards
A CRACKDOWN on anti-social drinking in Stourport could see police given extra powers to confiscate booze from troublemakers. Plans for an alcohol restriction zone to cover much of the town centre and War Memorial Park were unveiled by Wyre Forest District
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Couples give hope to would-be parents
A STOURPORT mum and dad who believe their experience of fertility treatment can give hope to other couples trying to conceive helped celebrate the 18th anniversary of the organisation that assisted them. Rebecca and Christopher Williams attended a party
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Running
LINDSAY Pulley was the Amazing Feet Running Club's star when he came 146th in the Madeley Matchmaker 5k event in Telford, achieving second place in the M65 category, in 26 minutes 58 seconds. This was the final event of the Telford Sexarathon six-race
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15/9/05 - Police in plea to Worcester fans
SOUTH Worcestershire Pol-ice say Worcester Rugby Club supporters are putting their lives at risk by walking, sometimes with children, on busy high-speed roads as they approach and leave the Sixways stadium. "We are very concerned at the increasing number
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Shatterford Lakes
TROUT fishing at Shatterford Lakes is improving, Cleobury Mortimer angler Geoff Arnold taking four trout to 2lb on a dog nobbler. On the coarse Erics Lake, Stourport fisherman Neil Daley caught a 38lb 14oz catfish with halibut pellets, while an angler
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Moorlands Farm
Tuesday Cost-Cutter, 10, Moors: Gary Picken (Lifestyle) 103-0 (1), Pete Wellington (Moorlands) 83-8 (5), Keith Stokes (Moorlands) 72-8 (!3). Wednesday Open, 18, Bank: Dave Dutton (Walsall) 54-8 (23), Andy Newton (Shimano Tipton) 51-10 (15), Wellington
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Biking race ace killed
A MOTORBIKE racing ace, used to travelling at speeds of more than 100mph has been killed as a front seat passenger in a car. James Crumpton, of Stourport-on-Severn, died on Sunday when a van in which he and a friend were travelling in was in collision
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From the archives
100 Years Ago September 16, 1905 The promoters of the Hampton Church Restoration Fete seem particularly unfortunate as regards the weather. It will be remembered that the fete was originally arranged to take place last Wednesday and that, although the
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Willow Marsh
Friday Afternoon open, Dragonfly: Pete Bailey 94-11-8dr, Martin Ridgeway 69-7, Ali Gavin 68-13-8. Saturday Morning, Ring O'Bells, Dragonfly: Bob Cook 92-6, Mark Jackson 62-7, Phil Trubshaw 56-4. Sunday Morning, Fishermans Knockout, Dragonfly: John Parker
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Furnace Mill
Pleasure catches have been good, with furnace feed pellet with sinking hookers, corn and meat luring carp, tench and bream at medium range for a Bridgnorth couple. There have also been visitors from Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester, who reported catches
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Couple facing fraud charge
A MARRIED couple have been charged at Worcester Crown Court with defrauding an elderly woman they befriended of £10,000. Mr Peter Cooke, prosecuting, said the woman, who was in her 70s and suffering from Parkinsons Disease, had since died. He said that
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Lyttelton AA Veterans
Round five and Dennis Fulloway Shield: Len Evans 61-5, Brian Hill 58-0, Stan James 51-14, Clive Humphreys 51-9, Brian Dickinson 31-5. Round six will be fished at Wrens Nest Pool on Wednesday, draw 9am, fishing 10am until 3pm.
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Waggon & Horses AC
Moorlands, Silver Fish Pool: Peter Harper 21-9, Alwyn Billingham 21-6, Brian Edwards 15-14. The annual inter-club contest with Jeavons will be held at Woodston Manor on Saturday, draw at 9am.
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Battery charges
A MAN pleaded guilty to six charges of battery against children when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. Peter Van-Dalton, 58, formerly of Wilton Avenue, Kidderminster and now living in Bristol, was granted bail for pre-sentence reports to be prepared
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Purse stolen
A PURSE containing £200 was taken from the bedroom of a woman in her 80s - possibly while she was asleep in her living room. The thief was believed to have walked in through the victim's front door, which had been left ajar, in Hayes Road, Wolverley between
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Bewdley AS
At Wellfield Stan James pole-fished up in the water to take 50lb 1oz of small carp and bream. Result: James 50-1, Mick Scott 19-5, Jim Morris 15-12, Brian Collins 10-10-8.
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Burglary charges
A TEENAGER has been accused at Worcester Crown Court of aggravated burglary at two licensed premises in Wyre Forest. Robert Bayley, 18, of Gibbs Road, Lye, is charged with an offence at the Swan Hotel, Stourport, on June 30 and a similar offence at the
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Town face a long trip at start of FA Vase journey
THE 32nd season of The FA Vase, in partnership with Carlsberg, kicks off this weekend with 212 hopeful clubs competing for a place in second round qualifying. The FA Vase, arguably the nation's most romantic cup competition, is for non-league teams playing
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Wrens Nest AC
On Sunday both Wrens Nest pools will be available for the contest, which will be drawn at 8am.
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Stourport Swifts
STOURPORT Swifts boss Dave Titterton has appointed Bryan Small as his new player coach. Titterton turned to the former Aston Villa full back after Kevin Sweeney left to take up a position at Rushall Olympic for personal reasons. Sweeney is based in the
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Bewdley Town
BEWDLEY Town are quickly learning about the harsh realities of West Midland League Premier Division football after two defeats in a week. Craig Payton's men followed last Wednesday's 3-2 home defeat to Wellington with a 2-0 loss at league leaders Gornal
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Bronx AC
River Stour: M Stevens and M Smith 6-12, G Davidson 5-15, M Fletcher 5-12.
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Chaddesley Corbett
CHADDESLEY were simply gr-EIGHT as they thrashed Darlaston To-wn Reserves 8-1 in their West Midlands League Division Two clash. Within minutes of the start Marvin Whitter put Chaddesley two ahead with smart finishes. Onwerekogza Okenedu kept his recent
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Old Bear AC
Juniors, Hurcott: T North 5-8, C McPherson 5-3, W Mills 3-10. Seniors, Keepers Pool: S Rowe 42-4, M Jones 32-3, G Birch 31-0. The next seniors contest is on Sunday on the Stackpool. Names should be put in the list. Anglers are asked to meet at the venue
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No need for panic as petrol keeps flowing
MOTORISTS throughout the Vale and Cotswolds are being urged not to panic-buy petrol after fuel protests failed to disrupt supplies. Queues started forming from mid-morning on Monday, and by Tuesday night supplies had run out at a number of garages but
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Woodward Grosvenors AC
On Sunday a contest will be held at Solhampton (Duck). Anglers should meet at the venue at 7am.
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Council backs bid for sports ground vandal plan
EVESHAM councillors have given their backing to a proposal that a resident groundsman should live in a caravan at the town's Sports Club in a bid to combat vandalism. The Evesham sports club has applied to Wychavon District Council for planning permission
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Bitter over a drink ban on town streets
A BOOZE ban introduced into the streets of Evesham and Abbey Park left town councillors split over the decision made by Wychavon district council. The new restrictions on consumption of alcohol were formally approved by Wychavon District Council and came
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Dial-a-Ride improves lives
I FELT I must write to let everyone know what a good and useful service Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride provide. On Sunday, September 4, three Dial-a-Ride buses were filled to capacity with disabled people, wheelchairs and attendants, and were taken to Weston-super-Mare
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Hands off our historical site
OBJECTORS have warned that Evesham could lose some of its most important architectural character if plans to create 28 town centre homes are approved today. Wychavon District Council's development control committee is considering an application by Crest
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Diamond day for Les and Muriel
Air Ministry office girl Muriel Allen was more than interested when she and a girlfriend bumped into dashing Liverpudlian airman Les Felton and a friend on a night out in Worcester during the Second World War. Even when Les and his friend told the girls
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Six-a-side
OCEAN Designs were crowned champions of the Kidderminster Six-a-side League, winning the title decider 4-2 over Kidderminster Lions. Ocean were two points behind going into this game, so in the end won by just one point. Other results: Running Hose 3,
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A tunnel vision for ideal home
ONE of the most unusual houses in the Vale - and probably Britain - is to go under the hammer in Birmingham later this month. "Bridge 63" in Anchor Lane, Harvington, is exactly what it says it is - a mid-19th century Victorian railway bridge. But where
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Mini-kickers
BEWDLEY Town's mini kickers scheme for young footballers continues to go from strength to strength with coaches launching a school of excellence. The first session takes place at Ribbesford Meadows at 9.30am on Sunday September 25. It is open to four-eight-year
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Care centre's £1m ambition
MANAGERS at an Evesham care home have this week unveiled ambitious plans to turn it into one of the best equipped centres for the elderly in the country. The £1m development at Bengeworth Fields Residential Care Home will include a multi-level therapy
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Help village youth
RESIDENTS in Broadway have called for better youth facilities and more information about what is going on in the village. They responded in force to a survey which will form the basis of a proposed parish plan, and their requests were discussed at a consultation
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Weighing-in great success
SLIMMING champs have shed an impressive 12 stones between them. Three Vale women who have tried every diet going have finally found the one that suits them all - the Slimming World plan. Tracey Canning, Karen Macpherson and Angela Wilkes are finally on
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Rhodes backing Batty tour call
GARETH Batty deserves to be picked for England's autumn tour to Pakistan, insists Worcestershire head coach Steve Rhodes. England's selectors are set to announce their travelling Test squad of 16 and one-day party of 15 next Monday. Most of the Test selections
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Grubb has ticket to the Big Apple
NEIL Grubb was the victor at the Tolladine Golf Club Open which attracted 96 competitors. Conditions were tough due to a lack of water following a dry spell but £740 was raised for captain Gerald Hall's charity. Grubb received two return tickets to New
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Worcester show is promising
WORCESTER Hockey Club Ladies produced an encouraging performance in their first game of the season. They lost 3-2 to Liverpool but found the net through a well-worked team goal by Nicky Wilkinson and Liz George's late individual effort. Worcester play
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Worcester's mixed Somerset tour
WORCESTER Cricket Club travelled to Somerset for their annual tour and came away with a win and a loss. In the first game at the picturesque ground of Winscombe, Worcester won by 39 runs. The city side batted first in the 40-over game and made 255 all
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Dunn on the mend
BIRMINGHAM City midfielder David Dunn could be as little as two weeks away from returning to first-team action after being given the all-clear to resume full training. Dunn has been working his way back to fitness following summer surgery to cure a nerve
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EODS play to recreate wartime years
FOLLOWING this year's VE Day 60th anniversary celebrations, Evesham Operatic and Dramatic Society is recreating the atmosphere of the wartime spirit in its latest production. Called We'll Meet Again, the show is described as 'a 1940s wartime extravaganza
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Cleobury Mortimer Bridge Club
THE first evening at the new venue, St Elizabeth's Church hall, saw Nigel Wilkins and Steve Clifton win for the third consecutive week in north-south position, with 62 per cent. Second were Terry Lucey and Doreen Round with 59 per cent. East-west winners
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Record-breaking village show
BROADWAY Horticultural and Craft Show attracted a record 589 exhibits from a record- breaking 111 exhibitors competing in 106 classes and despite the appalling weather the show still drew a large number of visitors. The judges were impressed with the
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Habberley WI
IT has been decided to celebrate the group's 40th anniversary with a dinner. Mrs Wilkinson has been appointed as group co-ordinator. Names of anyone wishing to go on the outing to Moreton-in-Marsh on October 18, leaving at 9.30am, should give their names
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Baxter United Reformed Church
AT the weekend, Brian Sturbridge and Pam Smith, who are taking their "Music and Dance Ministry" around the UK, will be visiting. On Saturday evening there will be a concert, starting at 7.30pm, while on Sunday morning, they will take morning service at
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Along comes a spider...
TRADITIONALLY it is in springtime when we expect to encounter plants and animals getting involved in courtship and reproduction, and for most this is indeed the case, but there a few organisms that choose the damper and cooler autumn months. Probably
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Kidderminster Cycling Club
KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB - On September 4 members travelled more than 100 miles to May Hill, at Newent, Gloucestershire, where they reported great views, and felt it was well worth the effort to visit. On Saturday, a family ride will start at 62 Baldwin
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Kidderminster Arthritis Care Group
THERE will be a meeting on Monday at 2pm at Holy Innocents Church Hall, Kidderminster. For further information telephone 01299 826109. Everyone is welcome at meetings.
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Stone WI
THE WI 90th birthday group walk to Chaddesley Woods and back will take place today, leaving St Cassian's Church, Chaddesley Corbett. The 90 walkers should meet at the church at 2pm for 2.30pm. The "stepping out" walk at Hartlebury Common is on September
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Top violinist brings cabaret to villages
A VIRTUOSO violinist will be raising the roof with more than a classical concert at a village hall near you from next week. Beverley Davison is performing her hit show Classical Cabaret in four performances at local community centres as part of the new
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The Creation in German
TWO hundred and fifty singers will be gathering in Worcester Cathedral for a spectacular concert next month. For the fourth year running, the Midland Festival Chorus will be performing its annual concert in the stunning setting of the ancient cathedral
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Severn Side Ramblers
A WALK of around eight miles around The Lenches, at Inkberrow, 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 members will be welcome, so anyone
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Sing-along to classics
GRAB a songsheet and sing along to all the old favourites when the Roll Out the Barrel show comes to Worcester. Join in or relax and listen to top performers Terry Bradford and Sussie Arvensen as they belt out dozens of tunes from Daisy Daisy to Any Old
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Breathe Easy Malvern and Worcester
ON Monday, pulmonary rehabilitation nurse specialist Elaine Bevan Smith will talk about "Outreach, and the Respiratory Services in the South Worcestershire Area", at St Mary's church hall, Malvern. At Bilford Court, Worcester, on October 17, Roger Davidson
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And Harriers will face...
HARRIERS will learn who they will face in the first round of this season's LDV Vans Trophy when the draw is made live on television on Saturday. The teams will be picked out of the hat between 9am and noon on the Soccer AM programme on SkySports 1. Harriers
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Harvington
ST JAMES' CHURCH: The next festive event will be Harvest Sunday on September 25 when, after the morning service, instead of the usual tea and biscuits, there will be examples of favourite food brought by members of the congregation and shared among all
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Travel vouchers will be top draw
SUNSEEKERS will have the chance to indulge themselves this winter - while helping Operation Covert - after Co-op Travel donated £500 of travel vouchers to a raffle in aid of the appeal. Five thousand tickets have been printed for the Rhydd Covert Warden's
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Annual horse ride set to boost appeal funds
HORSE riders will be able to enjoy a pleasant ride and a beer at a country pub while raising cash for Operation Covert next month. Wyre Forest Ride is being organised by Cordelia Noble - a freelance photographer, who works for the Shuttle/Times and News
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15/9/05 - Rhodes backing Batty tour call
GARETH Batty deserves to be picked for England's autumn tour to Pakistan, insists Worcestershire head coach Steve Rhodes. England's selectors are set to announce their travelling Test squad of 16 and one-day party of 15 next Monday. Most of the Test selections
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New scheme bids to cut hospital stays
A NEW scheme to help elderly Wyre Forest people face shorter hospital stays and prevent unnecessary admissions is being launched in Kidderminster on Monday. The Woodlands Intermediate Care Scheme will provide rehabilitation and support in a safe and homely
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Experts sniff out mysterious smell
THE cause of a mysterious smell lingering over Salford Priors last week has been discovered. Residents living along Evesham Road complained of powerful sewage odours and many believed the village's old open cesspit, unused for forty years, could be to
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15/9/05 - Brothers face to face at Sixways
SARACENS are in town on Saturday and it will be great to come up against my brother Alex. First and foremost my brother is my best mate. We are a close family and he and I are very close. We speak most days and we are always encouraging each other. It's
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15/9/05 - Injuries hamper Harriers reunion
THE Kidderminster Harriers old boy brigade will be diminished when Forest Green Rovers visit Aggborough on Saturday. Gary Owers' side added Ian Foster and Abdou Sall to their ex-Harrier collection in the summer, joining Matt Gadsby, Jon Beswetherick,
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Anniversary was a family affair
A PERSHORE couple were joined by their family to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary. Ernest 'Bill' and Edna Price celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and look back on their marriage with fond memories of when they first met. The couple
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The sound of brass...
PERSHORE will resound to the sound of brass next month when the town hosts the annual Wychavon Festival of Brass. Bands from all over the country will be playing on Sunday, October 2, between 10am and 10pm at Pershore High School and, for the first time
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Small animals' SOS
VALE animal lovers are being asked to respond to an SOS from the RSPCA in Worcestershire. They are urgently looking for homes for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, gerbils and rats. The Society's small animals unit is full and they have nowhere to house
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Stupid and dangerous
ON two separate occasions near Norton recently, I passed girls on horseback using mobile phones, one talking and the other texting. This has got to be just as stupid and dangerous as using a phone while driving - but there is a law to stop drivers from
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Harmonious event
PERSHORE'S Vale Harmony barbershop chorus entertained members of Worcester Severn Rotary Club at a lunch held at Worcester County Cricket ground on Sunday. The event was one of a number planned by the Rotary Club to raise £54,000 over a period of two
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Equality, Mr Wareing?
WELL, Mr Wareing, the changes (Guildhall doors shut, Page 1, Worcester News, Thursday, September 6) are made in the interest of equality! Can I ask what happens to the disabled parking places, while the Christmas Fair is on? Is that equality! IAN TRIMNELL
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Artist's work blossoming
AN exhibition in Stratford-upon-Avon is gathering together local and national artists reflecting the beauty of our English gardens on a large scale. The exhibition at Retros-pectives Gallery called the Giants of Flora runs until Sunday, September 18.
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Talented five offer jazz, funk and blues
SHARK Attack will be hoping to make jaws drop with the quality of their musicianship when they play at the Queen's Head, Wolverley tomorrow night. The quintet combines both young and seasoned players, featuring music ranging from soul to funk and including
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Award-winning pianist at library
WORKS by Debussy and Ravel will be played by award-winning concert pianist, Christopher Langdown, in the next Live at the Library event in Kidderminster later this month. The concert, presented by the Classical Music Society, takes place at Kidderminster
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Ambitious series of youth concerts
YOUTH will be given its head when junior members of Kidderminster Choral Society perform an ambitious series of concerts during their new season. Wyre Forest Young Voices have just published their 2005-06 programme, which gets under way in October. The
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Monday night jazz returns
ALL that jazz has returned to the Aggborough Suite in Kidderminster with the resumption of what is thought to be the longest running trad jazz club in the town. On September 26, Tad Newton and Friends will be performing, in Tad's first visit to the club
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New concerts will celebrate hall's anniversary
KIDDERMINSTER Choral Society will continue its celebration of the town hall's 150th anniversary with a new series of concerts. A programme for the 2005-2006 season has been announced and includes events that will form the second half of the society's
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Town face a long trip at start of FA Vase journey
THE 32nd season of The FA Vase, in partnership with Carlsberg, kicks off this weekend with 212 hopeful clubs competing for a place in second round qualifying. The FA Vase, arguably the nation's most romantic cup competition, is for non-league teams playing
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Witness plea after collision
A KIDDERMINSTER motorcyclist died in a collision on the town's Worcester Road on Monday afternoon. Robin Preece, 30, of Blount Terrace, was confirmed dead at the scene of the accident, which happened at 1.23pm, near the Brooklyn Ford garage. It was believed
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Calling twinners
PEOPLE are set to travel from as far as Dorset, Devon and Surrey for a reunion of members of youth groups who visited Kidderminster's twin town of Husum between 1960 and 1995 - but organisers are still trying to trace more. The reunion is taking place
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l King Charles I
AT King Charles I School, the following students achieved the number of GCSE passes shown, with the number at grades A*-C in brackets. Daniel Adams 11 (7), Samantha Amos 9 (8), Carrie-Ann Andrews 9 (4), Rachel Andrews 11.5 (10.5), Katie Armstrong 4, David
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Rousing time for all at major fund-raiser
ONE of the most rousing events in Wyre Forest's social calendar returns next month when Music For You is staged for the 24th year running, at Kidderminster Town Hall. The eagerly anticipated two evenings of music and song - on Friday and Saturday, October
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Donation is fitting tribute
KIDDERMINSTER'S St John Ambulance brigade has been boosted after the donation of new "vital" equipment presented in memory of a former member. Mabel Allen presented the group with two rechargeable torches and a pulse oximeter, worth over £600, in tribute
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Meet the Players
PLAYERS and management with European experience, Premiership know-how and top non-league pedigree should ensure a recipe for success at Common Road this winter. Team boss Dave Busst had just established himself in the top flight of the domestic game when
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Look at the model trains for sale
NEVER mind the petrol crisis, buy yourself a train. And for those who can't afford the real thing, a whole host of model railway locomotives, rolling stock and equipment is going under the hammer at a Malvern sale today. Auctioneer Philip Serrell is disposing
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BUSINESS BRIEF
B&Q stores go THE owner of DIY chain B&Q faced up to a slump in sales in the UK today by announcing plans to shut 22 stores and down-size another 16 outlets. Amid the toughest market conditions it has seen in years, Kingfisher said the changes
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Business's best advert for county is revealed
AN awards night that recognises business people who promote the county takes place tomorrow. Worcestershire Ambassadors' Pride of Worcestershire Award is in its second year. The event, which raises money for charity, promises to be a sparkling occasion
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Meet the Players
PLAYERS and management with European experience, Premiership know-how and top non-league pedigree should ensure a recipe for success at Common Road this winter. Team boss Dave Busst had just established himself in the top flight of the domestic game when
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Don't continue the reformation
Re the planning application for Evesham Abbeys' historic Gatehouse and the Great Court. A THREE storey apartment block with 36 car parking spaces at the rear will successfully cover anything that might be beneath the surface. Evesham Abbey was one of
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The NHS at its best?
WE were saddened to read Mrs Clarkes letter regarding the Worcester Royal Hospital and would like your readers to be aware of my wife's and my experience of treatment at the hospital. Around midnight on Christmas night I was rushed into the medical assessment
