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Black dance group tours
KINGSLEY College Theatre is the venue for an appearance by State of Emergency UK dance company on Friday, courtesy of Shindig, the rural touring scheme for Worcestershire. Described as "pioneering", the show, Trans-Mission, aims to bring "new, exciting
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Group hits 200 mark
ABOUT to celebrate a major landmark in its history is the Hagley Theatre Group with the staging of its 200th production. And they'll mark this achievement with a production of Annie on October 13, 14 and 15 at the village's Community Centre (7.30pm).
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Looking for local input
MURDER, mystery, mayhem and mirth will be found in abundance at the Artrix later this month as All & Sundry present their production of the comedy thriller, Arsenic and Old Lace. To publicise the event and to help raise funds for the Bromsgrove-based
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Oh yes - he is in the Moody for panto!
HE put the fear of God into children when he played the rogue Fagin in the classic hit film Oliver! and now Ron Moody is set to scare them again when he comes to Malvern. The acting legend is no stranger to playing the baddie after starring in the 1967
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Palace peek
THERE'S an opportunity to take a peek behind the curtains of the Palace Theatre over the next four weeks. Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesely Abbey Visitor Centre opens a new exhibition - 'Palace Pandemonium' - and it will be at the mill until November
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Grunt and groan for the animals
REMEMBER the good-old-days when Saturday afternoon meant settling down in front of the TV to watch wrestling? If you do, or even if you've only beentold about it by your gran, the news is good, because Midlands based Total Brutality Wrestling, is to present
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Wild side
THE Botanical Gardens in Birmingham is opening its gates on Saturday, October 29, with an invitation to visitors to take a 'Walk on the Wild Side' on the gardens' own special Conservation Day, for all the family. This exciting one-day event will be packed
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Fringe offers art dance and music
VISITORS to this year's Bewdley Fringe can expect a wide variety of music from blues and jazz to rock 'n' roll. Bewdley rock band The Bravo Boys will play at The George Hotel on Friday, October 14. The Kidderminster Art Society will also be displaying
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CD - Working Class Hero - The Definitive Lennon - John Lennon
LENNON died 25 years ago this December - and what better way to celebrate his legend than to release a comprehensive selection of songs to commemorate his musical genius? Well, there would be no argument if this wasn't at least the 15th Lennon album to
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Mullen staying focused ahead of Morecambe
ROVERS boss Jimmy Mullen is refusing to get carried away on a tide of FA Cup euphoria, insisting his mind is firmly focussed on his side's next two games. Mullen's men put on an excellent performance on Saturday to roll over Halesowen Town, who play in
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Impressive Rovers dump Halesowen out of FA Cup
IMPRESSIVE! Mightily impressive indeed was Rovers' performance at the Grove - as has been their passage to the fourth and final qualifying stage of this famous old competition. Their progress to date has been achieved with somewhat consummate ease thanks
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Droitwich mauled by the Lions' pack
DROITWICH endured a miserable afternoon in wretched conditions at the Memorial Ground on Saturday, as they were mauled by 20 points to nil at the hands of Stourbridge Lions. The unavailability of Jon Andrews and the late withdrawal of Jim Richardson left
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Bounce back in style
Badsey 7, Worcester Norton IV 0 FOLLOWING the previous week's defeat at Stourport, Badsey bounced back in style with a comprehensive demolition of a young Worcester side. Forwards Lynn Ellarby, Zoe Hodgkins and Angela Heath combined well to provide the
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Star helps to raise health awareness
FIVE hundred balloons representing the 125,000 people in Worcestershire who are living with mental distress, were released in Worcester city centre to mark World Mental Health Day. Actor Trevor Harrison, who plays Eddie Grundy in Radio Four's long-running
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Vernon Kay to swap Radio 1 for Tramps
A WORCESTER nightspot will be in the limelight this week when a radio and TV star DJs there. BBC Radio 1 stalwart Vernon Kay will be appearing at Tramps nightclub in Angel Place from 9.30pm on Thursday, October 13. The radio and television celebrity will
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Councillors test-drive the giant green wheelie bins
THEY'VE bin a long time coming but the wheelies have finally arrived in Worcester. Six city councillors, representing all the political parties, are the first ones to test-drive the new giant green refuse receptacles. Alex Kear, Paul Denham, Sam Arnold
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Busst angry at leak!
EVESHAM United manager Dave Busst was annoyed and frustrated when news of the signing of Paul Williams leaked out last week, writes Mervyn Collins. The former Premiership star had put pen to paper for his ex-Coventry City teammate after returning from
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50 years ago - October 14, 1955
IN response to numerous requests, the Estates Committee of Redditch Urban District Council agreed to recommend the council keep the swimming baths open for a trial period during the next three months. Apart from school parties, the attendance during the
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100 years ago - October 14, 1905
JABEZ Perkins, needle-maker, Astwood Bank, appeared in answer to one charge of making use of violent language so as to occasion a breach of the peace, on September 30. Police Sergeant Iles said at 10.15pm he was at the corner of High Street, Astwood Bank
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Swimmers come third in derby gala
REDDITCH came third at Bromsgrove Swimming Club's Inter Club Gala for the Asda Trophy. The team swam superbly in the 25-metre races, with all competitors gaining 1st, 2nd or 3rd places in individual or relay races. In the nine-year-old age group Clara
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Glen bags golf win
GOLF: Abbey Golf Club's seniors' team have finished their fixtures, winning six matches, losing four and drawing two. The Captain's Day competition was won by Glen Witherford, Gentleman winner was Fred Jenks, Lady winner Sue Blake, Junior winner Matt
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Canal test
ANGLING: Studley Road AC had a match on the Grand Union Canal, at Knowle, on Saturday with 19 anglers taking part. Pete Lewis did the business with four skimmers and perch for 3lbs 5ozs. Travelling companion Pete Taylor was second with 2lbs 5ozs ahead
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What's On Guide
Thursday, October 13 Birmingham Royal Ballet: Hobson's Choice, Birmingham Hippodrome. Until October 15. Tickets from 0870 730 1234. Hamlet, Malvern Theatres. Until October 15. Tickets from 01684 892277. Romeo & Juliet, Birmingham Repertory Theatre
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Church sign Cunnington
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers manager Shaun Cunnington has been unveiled as the new boss of Alvechurch. And the 39-year-old has wasted no time in shaking things up at Lye Meadow, snapping up two Harriers' youngsters on a month's loan. Cunnington brings
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Bad start leads to a shock loss
Evesham United Ladies 2 Redditch VC Women 1 REDDITCH VC lost only their second game of the season on Sunday, suffering the worst of starts when they conceded a goal inside the opening minute. A defensive mistake was pounced on by the Evesham centre forward
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Call to ditch points system
OFFERING council houses through a choice-based letting scheme instead of the current points system will benefit Redditch residents, a town councillor says. Nigel Hicks has been looking into alternative methods of offering council housing and believes
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Mark back to his best
MARVELLOUS Mark Hands marked his return to the Feckenham line-up by helping the Millers to a season's best 6-2 win at Pilkington XXX. The midfielder has been forced to sit out much of the season with knee ligament trouble. But he made a brief 15-minute
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Poor run goes on as goals dry up
Evesham Utd 0, Gloucester City 0 THIRTEEN proved unlucky for Dave Busst's men at a soggy Common Road on Tuesday night when the home side did just about everything but score, writes Mervyn Collins. However, it was the seventh time this season that the
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Six-a-side action on Sundays
ORGANISERS of a new six-a-side tournament at Evesham High School on Sundays have announced that any new teams wishing to enter the league will be given free entry into the new league. The league starts at the end of this month and there's a £1000 prize
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Hateley hits early booster
Evesham Utd Ladies 3, Redditch VC 1 UNITED made a tremendous start and were a goal up inside the first minute when Amy Summers chased down a long ball forward and forced the goalkeeper into a hurried clearance which found its way to Kayleigh Hateley who
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Wing ace flies in to Sixways
WORCESTER Warriors have completed the signing of Tongan speedster Aisea Havili as the club look to bolster their try-scoring potential. The 28-year-old wing has joined Worcester from Llanelli Scarlets on a season-long deal and director of rugby John Brain
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Harriers leave in loan deal
TWO Kidderminster Harriers youngsters will leave Aggborough on a short-term basis after agreeing loan deals with Midland Alliance side Alvechurch. Midfielder Jermain Hollis and forward Russ Penn are to spend one month with the club now managed by former
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Rovers boss wants more of cup form
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Jimmy Mullen has warned against complacency when his side visit Taunton Town tonight (7.45). Rovers enjoyed a superb result in the FA Cup at the weekend, winning 2-0 at local rivals and higher-ranked Halesowen Town. But although
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Evesham are held by lowly visitors
EVESHAM United failed to get the better of fellow strugglers Gloucester City as they drew 0-0 at Common Road last night. Both teams are at the wrong end of the Southern League Premier Division and succeeded only in cancelling each other out in a matched
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Everest is the peak for club
WORCESTER Swimming Club began their Speedo League campaign with an extremely tough Division One gala at Stechford. With the teams including last year's winners City of Coventry and runners-up Perry Beeches, the swimming was of the highest standard with
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Dolphins finish well in opener with 12 wins
DROITWICH Dolphins hosted a first round National Speedo League gala, finishing a creditable third behind Shrewsbury and Leighton Buzzard. There were some stunning performances from the team, who achieved 12 first places and beat off the challenges from
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Roebury produces classic displays in national contest
SNETTERTON saw the culmination of Justin Roebury's first season in the National Classic Racing Motorcycles Championship. The MSC Honda motorcycles of Worcester rider, in his first season, started in mid-field positions and finished with an excellent third
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Hateley hits early booster
Evesham Utd Ladies 3, Redditch VC 1 UNITED made a tremendous start and were a goal up inside the first minute when Amy Summers chased down a long ball forward and forced the goalkeeper into a hurried clearance which found its way to Kayleigh Hateley who
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Black dance group tours
KINGSLEY College Theatre is the venue for an appearance by State of Emergency UK dance company on Friday, courtesy of Shindig, the rural touring scheme for Worcestershire. Described as "pioneering", the show, Trans-Mission, aims to bring "new, exciting
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Sailing into its 10th year
STRATFORD'S Civic Hall is the venue for the opening concert of the Orchestra of the Swan's 10th anniversary series. Conducted by David Curtis, the concert is part of the Stratford-upon-Avon Music Festival taking place from October 14-22. Soloist David
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Waste not your waste
THE Sidemoor resident who complains about residents not recycling rubbish on the basis of not putting out the green bins or boxes is not necessarily correct I have been composting all garden refuse as well as some organic kitchen waste for over 50 years
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Grand total collected
ON behalf of the Bromsgrove branch of Leukaemia Research we should like to thank the staff and customers of Morrison', Bromsgrove, for donating so generously to our collection on September 30 and October 1. We collected a grand total of £1374.26. We should
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Stop the Bull Ship
I WAS shocked to discover that my hard earned taxes are being used to subsidise the export each year of around 200,000 live cattle, from the European Union to the Middle East. The animals suffer stressful sea journeys lasting over ten days, only to be
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Nothing to hide?
WITH the government hell bent on increasing the scope of anti-terrorism laws, while reassuring us that they will only be used when there is 'a good reason to believe that there is genuinely a terrorist threat' the only argument we hear as to why we should
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MP was to the fore...
ONCE again our Bromsgrove MP is taking advantage of the achievements of others to get some free publicity. I am referring to the picture in last week's edition, supposedly of a group of very determined young people from local schools who competed, and
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You couldn't make it up
HERE is a fairy story. A benevolent wizard comes along and decides that he is going to make the rich even richer. Every year he will let them put up to £200,000 worth of property or fine wines or works of art into their personal pension funds. To encourage
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Untidy spot
HOW untidy the area is by the Lloyds TSB cash point in Droitwich, where it seems everyone just drops their receipts on the floor. Surely a litter bin placed by the cash point would reslove this problem? The rest of the shopping precinct is alway's swept
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Let's grasp the nettle
YES, I agree with Sarah Blacklock about the litter and lack of courtesy around Droitwich, but please let's not lay the blame at our children's feet whenever a problem like this arises. I am a mother of two children and I do hope, like many parents, that
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12/10/05 - Harriers leave in loan deal
TWO Kidderminster Harriers youngsters will leave Aggborough on a short-term basis after agreeing loan deals with Midland Alliance side Alvechurch. Midfielder Jermain Hollis and forward Russ Penn are to spend one month with the club now managed by former
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Long wait set to end
DIRECTOR Dave Morris will see years of persistence and hard work come to fruition later this month when Rubery Drama Group performs the play - Dancing at Lughnasa. Morris fell in love with the award-winning tale of five sisters in 1930s Ireland in 1990
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Group hits 200 mark
ABOUT to celebrate a major landmark in its history is the Hagley Theatre Group with the staging of its 200th production. And they'll mark this achievement with a production of Annie on October 13, 14 and 15 at the village's Community Centre (7.30pm).
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Looking for local input
MURDER, mystery, mayhem and mirth will be found in abundance at the Artrix later this month as All & Sundry present their production of the comedy thriller, Arsenic and Old Lace. To publicise the event and to help raise funds for the Bromsgrove-based
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Oh yes - he is in the Moody for panto!
HE put the fear of God into children when he played the rogue Fagin in the classic hit film Oliver! and now Ron Moody is set to scare them again when he comes to Malvern. The acting legend is no stranger to playing the baddie after starring in the 1967
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Coffee and cakes to celebrate
POPULAR art history lecturer John Travis is celebrating ten years of teaching the subject when he appears at the Methodist Centre, Bromsgrove, on Monday. To mark the occasion coffee and cakes will be served.
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Pete enjoys dual Town triumph
THE first of seven matches in the Fisheasy Teams Winter League was fished at Hampton Ferry and Eve-sham Town last Saturday. Ten Teams of five are competing for the title of Fisheasy Avon champions and qualification for the prestigious Evesham Angling
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Glad to see that sense prevailed
I AM a regular shopper at Lidl's ever since they first came to Worcester and I have always been impressed with the low prices on all their goods. As an OAP of 83, I was glad to see that good common sense has prevailed, and that they have been given permission
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Directives
LAST week, to considerable publicity, it was announced by the EU President that 68 EU directives would be eliminated. What was not announced is that since Tony Blair became President on July 1, 962 EU directives and regulations have been introduced by
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Bromsgrove Railway Club
THE club continues to look at railways from around the world, with a slide presentation on the Darjeeling & Himalayan railway. This is the first time we have had a presentation about this railway and it is the first time the speaker has also visited
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It's quality that counts
FURTHER to your recent article concerning Quality Childcare, I agree entirely with the comments made by Sharon Chapman. It is the quality of nursery provision that counts. We have recently opened a new nursery at St Mary's Convent School, Worcester, catering
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Wychbold Flower Club
THE August meeting was a workshop session at which members had a go at making an arrangement with whatever material was let loose by the opening of their randomly selected Pandora's Box. Diana Kiteley's arrangement was voted the winner, Ruth Bottomley's
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Wychbold WI
THE death of Dr Elizabeth Mitchell, our secretary, at the beginning of August after a short illness represented a great loss to this institute. She had served terms as president and as secretary since its inception and will be greatly missed. At the September
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Blackwell & Burcot WI
Rae Fowler, standing in for our president who was unfortunately not well, was pleased to welcome one new member and two visitors to our meeting, and went on to report that the garden party had been a great success, with fine weather and good food in a
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Treasure hunters
IT will be a scary Saturday soon at Catshill Meadow, as the North West Ward Association holds a 'trick or treat' treasure hunt. The registered charity, which also organises a fun day at Catshill Meadow during the summer, will celebrate Halloween with
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New hope for MS sufferer
A MULTIPLE sclerosis sufferer is poised to fly out to Holland for revolutionary stem cell treatment - if he can raise the £14,000 required. Former chartered accountant Malcolm Pear, from Fairoak Drive, Stoke Heath, was diagnosed with MS ten years ago,
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Dive in
THERE will be plenty of splish-splashing when the Primrose Hospice holds its annual Swimathon at Bromsgrove School's pool. Clubs and individuals from Bromsgrove, and surrounding areas, of all ages and abilities are being invited to take part in the event
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Cartoon set to be a monster
STORIES by a Bromsgrove children's author are set to be the subject of an animated cartoon series. Sharon Hopwood, from Brockhill Lane, Tardebigge, has been approached by Priodev Media to turn her 12 book series documenting the tales of Moo The Monster
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Fundraising
IT was fairytale fundraising as Bright Eyes Day Nursery in Burcot Lane raised £650 for breast cancer awareness. Last Friday saw staff dress up as fairies, and boys and girls paid 50p each to wear blue and pink respectively. Raffles and a name the teddy
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Stroke
THE Stroke Association paid a visit to Bromsgrove last week, to promote stroke awareness to ASDA shoppers. Representatives from the charity were on hand to check the blood pressures of visitors to the Market Street store last Friday. They also gave out
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Battle begins to save local hospital services
PEOPLE in Bromsgrove and surrounding areas will suffer if vital services including accident and emergency are transferred from Redditch's Alexandra Hospital to Worcester as part of swingeing cuts aimed at saving up to £30m a year, it is claimed. Other
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All under one roof
JOB seeking residents in Droitwich Spa will now be able to access additional council services after the town's Job Centre was moved to new premises. Job Centre Plus, which was based in St Andrew's Street, moved into Wychavon District Council's One Stop
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Sarah marks her big day
A DROITWICH Spa nursing home is celebrating a second resident reaching 100-years-old in the space of a week. Sarah Young, from The Priory in Crutch Lane, Dodderhill, celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends last Sunday. Sarah was born in
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Fifty years and going strong
MEMBERS old and new were joined by widows and the ladies' section to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Aston Fields branch of the Royal British Legion. The celebration was held at Aston Fields Social Club in Stoke Road. After welcoming
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Getting in a lather
STAFF at a Droitwich Spa computer firm adapted their skills to different 'windows' than usual when they raised money for charity. Workers at IT maintenance company Qcom got all soapy last Friday when they washed cars for Jeans for Genes Day. The team
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It's time to take a stand
BRAVE Bromsgrove folk who have stood up to anti-social behaviour could be honoured in an awards scheme. Police and council officers in Bromsgrove have joined forces with the town's community safety partnership to promote the Taking A Stand awards 2005
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Mum's poetry from the heart
A DEVOTED mum and prize-winning poet has described how the life changing experience of parenthood has inspired her latest collection. After first becoming pregnant in 2002, Sarah Leavesley, of Westacre, Droitwich Spa, now has two sons - Jamie, aged two
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Plans could be approved
PLANS for 15 affordable houses in a village near Bromsgrove could get the go-ahead. At Monday's Bromsgrove District Council planning committee meeting, members granted delegated powers to officers to determine the application subject to conditions for
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Paper delivery van is stolen
A DELIVERY vehicle containing around 800 copies of the Advertiser/Messenger was stolen in Barnt Green, while the newspapers were being distributed. Simon Nicol, a distributing agent for the papers, parked his van in Bittell Lane, Barnt Green, at 1.20pm
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MP's anger over Spa medals site
SPA MP Peter Luff claims that the town has been "snubbed" by a "greedy government" after treasury ministers refused to meet him to discuss the closure of the medal office. Mr Luff has been seeking a meeting with ministers to discuss the Ministry of Defence's
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Working together
SPA residents and a pub landlord showed that community spirit is alive and well after working together to resolve a dispute about a late night license application. The Westcroft Arms, in Ombersley Street West, was granted a license to stay open until
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Magnificent Maritza key factor in league victory
Evesham 20pts, Woodrush 7 EVESHAM produced a workmanlike performance in atrocious conditions, to gain a vital league victory last Saturday. Sensible rugby was the order of the day and that's exactly what gave the home side the result. From the off, Evesham
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Fringe offers art dance and music
VISITORS to this year's Bewdley Fringe can expect a wide variety of music from blues and jazz to rock 'n' roll. Bewdley rock band The Bravo Boys will play at The George Hotel on Friday, October 14. The Kidderminster Art Society will also be displaying
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Crash and carry
RIDER Matt Llewellyn was involved in a high-speed drama as Redditch-based Magnum Buildbase Motorsport looked to finish their season in style at Brands Hatch. Llewellyn crashed at more than 100 mph during Friday's practice session and ended up careering
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Save our Alex
THE Redditch Advertiser is today launching a petition calling for vital services to be retained at the Alexandra Hospital. Our campaign comes after health chiefs last week proposed downgrading the hospital and moving the accident and emergency department
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Girls show court skills
PERSHORE High School have been crowned District netball champions in the Under-16 age group. The girls won all five matches to win annual competition and will now compete at next month's county tournament. The successful squad comprised Sarah Whitehouse
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Six-a-side action on Sundays
ORGANISERS of a new six-a-side tournament at Evesham High School on Sundays have announced that any new teams wishing to enter the league will be given free entry into the new league. The league starts at the end of this month and there's a £1000 prize
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Griffiths grabs goal to sink unbeaten leaders
EARLY pacesetters Peopleton suffered their first Division One defeat at the hands of the Bear as a second half strike from Andrew Griffiths sealed the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League surprise. Elsewhere, champions Ambassador accounted for Offenham
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Court chance
LADIES who play badminton at Pershore Leisure Centre are keen to increase their numbers. Around 14 players currently take advantage of the facilities twice a week for a fun and fitness session on court but there are a few spots available for budding new
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Pete enjoys dual Town triumph
THE first of seven matches in the Fisheasy Teams Winter League was fished at Hampton Ferry and Eve-sham Town last Saturday. Ten Teams of five are competing for the title of Fisheasy Avon champions and qualification for the prestigious Evesham Angling
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Conditions ideal for trophy competitors
THERE was a crisp start to the latest meeting at Throckmorton CPSC but the weather was fair and conditions were ideal for the Skeet Handicap Trophy. John Boraston was the early morning leader and dropped only one bird on the first card. However, by mid-morning
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For the love of mum
AN Oakenshaw man who has donated a kidney to his sick mother has spoken of the joy he feels over his life-changing decision. When 38-year-old Paul Godwin's mother, Janet Mitchell, 60, gave birth to his sister, her kidney began to deteriorate. In recent
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Quake team in rescue mission
A FORMER Redditch man is helping the relief efforts in a rural part of Pakistan devastated by Saturday morning's earthquake. Jonathan Wharrad, 32, formerly of Lodge Park, is a volunteer with Search and Rescue Assistance In Disasters (SARAID), which immediately
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Simon swaps his wife - for 10 days!
THE owner of a Redditch gymnasium and his family will be appearing in an explosive episode of Channel 4's hit television show Wife Swap. Simon Lloyd, who runs Life of Leisure in Alcester Street, will be featured on the award-winning documentary, along
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Top architect mourned
A HIGHLY respected Redditch architect who recently unveiled his ambitious plans for the new Where Next Association building has died aged 55. Nigel Lomas, of Callow Hill, died on Sunday, October 2, while on holiday on the Isles of Scilly with his wife
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Car scam gang found guilty
FIVE men who took part in a £1.2 million car ringing plot were yesterday found guilty after a six-week trial at Worcester Crown Court. A jury of five men and seven women deliberated for three days before finding the gang guilty of a conspiracy to handle
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Hannah wows the judges
A TWINKLE-toed youngster impressed judges at a recent dancing competition and walked away with a clutch of trophies. Hannah Rock, 11, danced her way to victory in a national competition in Filey, North Yorkshire, last month, winning five trophies and
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On your marks for new sport schemes
A NEW programme of sporting activities is being launched by Redditch's Action Sport organisation. The scheme includes hockey, tennis, athletics and basketball in venues across the town, including Arrow Vale Sports Centre, Redditch Hockey Club and the
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How Tony fell for skater Pat
TONY Kilminster literally fell for his wife Pat dozens of times when he met her more than 60 years ago. The couple, from Fernhill Close, Redditch, who are celebrating their diamondwedding anniversary, met at a Birmingham ice rink before the Second World
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Centre plans face refusal
CONTROVERSIAL plans to create a community centre for residents on the Brockhill estate were earmarked for refusal last night. The plan was to create a residential care home, convenience store, doctor's surgery, children's nursery and 30 shared-ownership
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New ventures set to float your boat
REDDITCH'S Youth Afloat charity is preparing to set sail with a number of new ventures which will help launch people in a fun direction. The charity is setting up a new club where people can steer radio-controlled boats with the help of Adrian Taylor.
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Awards for taking a stand
RESIDENTS who are working to tackle acts of anti-social behaviour could be in with a chance of winning cash to improve their neighbourhood. Redditch police, council and community safety partnership have joined forces to promote the Taking A Stand Awards
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Trio score musical hit
THREE talented teenage pupils from Kingsley College have proved they can hit all the right notes and are orchestrating hugely successful futures for themselves. Daniel Allen, 15. Jo Lucas, 13, a violinist, auditioned with musicians from across the Midlands
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Teen jaw breaker given four years
A TEENAGER who attacked another man in a Redditch street and broke his jaw in two places has been sent to detention for four years at Worcester Crown Court. Judge Andrew Geddes said that 17-year-old Matthew Neade presented a "considerable danger" to the
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Food for thought
THOUGHTFUL pupils at St Bede's Middle School gave up their lunch for the day to raise cash for youngsters living in poverty. Year Eight students at the Holloway Lane school held a lunchtime fast on Friday to raise money for the Make Poverty History campaign
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DVD - The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse (15)
THE characters of Royston Vasey see the end of the world coming for their inbred little village and cross over to the real world to convince the League of Gentlemen to continue writing scripts for them. Intertwined with these two sets of characters is
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Astwood Bank Flower Club
THE club met again on September 13 after its usual break. The title for the evening was "What a Lovely Bunch". This week the form of ideas on what to do when presented with many bunches of flowers for a birthday and too few vases to put them all in! Glynis
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Biker's back after charity challenge
A REDDITCH biker is celebrating completion of a gruelling ride around Britain's coastline in aid of his daughter's school. Nigel Beard, 43, has spoken to the Advertiser about his experience of the Nick Sanders Coast of Britain Moto Challenge, which took
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New project will lead school to excellence
A NEW development which will help Trinity High School become a centre of enterprising excellence has been opened. Redditch MP Jacqui Smith, Minister of State for Education, recently opened the extensive new project at the Easemore Road school, which became
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Inner Wheel Club of Alcester
PRESIDENT Sheila Girvan welcomed members and a guest to the September meeting of the club, held at The Moat House, King's Coughton. She thanked members for their attendance at their summer outing to Hanbury Hall in Droitwich and expressed her pleasure
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Planning ahead
RESIDENTS are being invited to become more involved in shaping the future of Redditch. A Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) will show how Redditch Council will be working with communities when preparing new planning policies as well as when it determines
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Dispersal order
POLICE have stepped up the fight against antisocial behaviour in Church Hill with a third dispersal order. The Section 30 Order, which covers Church Hill Community Centre in Loxley Close, the YMCA car park and surrounding areas, came into effect at 6pm
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Book - Tatty - Christine Dwyer Hickey
SET in 1960s Dublin, this is the story of a young girl's perception of her dysfunctional family, particularly her alcoholic parents. Despite the serious nature of the theme of this novel, the overall effect is bittersweet, rather than depressing. This
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Matchborough West Community Group
THE group held its AGM on September 5. The Election of Officers saw a new member voted in - Mike Chawner, the new treasurer. The committee includes Lorna Maloney (chair) Maike Shaw (secretary) Mike Chawner (treasurer) John Mann, Jeanette Kelly, Margaret
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The Primrose Choir
THE autumn is always a busy time for the choir. This year's proms concert was held earlier than usual, on October 1. It was as lively as ever with the choir's programme ranging from Bizet to Lionel Bart and Les Miserables to The Vicar of Dibley. This
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Redditch Music Society
PIANIST Iain Farrington opened the society's 44th season with a dazzling performance with his programme A Night of Light. This was very different from the normal recital and probably would not appeal to the purist, but the audience, which included more
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Refusal recommended
PLANS to build 10 new apartments on the site of the former Lakeside Club were earmarked for refusal at Tuesday night's meeting of Redditch Council. Council officers recommended members of the planning committee turn down the plans submitted by Trevita
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Shirley Chrysanthemum Society
THE weather once again played its part and due to extreme humidity many of the growers' blooms "damped off", reducing the number of entries in the early show, but the following won the society's trophies. Derek Evans - Silver Challenge Bowl, Halifax Trophy
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Group lives on
A COUPLE of Redditch mums are resurrecting a Batchley support group to help families of children with special needs. Debbie Krasniqi and Barbara Karle vowed to re-start the monthly coffee mornings at Mill Stream Surgery, Cherry Tree Walk, after the death
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Hat-trick hero Walker runs show!
TUESDAY night's B Division action in the Cotswold Floorball League produced three close matches. St James defeated Mickleton 3-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Nick Walker after Tom Mayrick equalised for the 'black and ambers' early in the game. Mickleton
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Girls show court skills
PERSHORE High School have been crowned District netball champions in the Under-16 age group. The girls won all five matches to win annual competition and will now compete at next month's county tournament. The successful squad comprised Sarah Whitehouse
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Nine qualify
AT LAST Sunday's Riding Club's Area 18 Hunter Trial at Upper Sapey, nine members of the Cropthorne club qualified for the NRC Hunter Trial Championships that will take place at Peterborough next May. The senior team of Helen Goodwin, Yvonne Goss, Felicity
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Dig needs "more time"
AN Alcester historian is calling for the excavation at Bleachfield Street to be extended to find out more about Roman artefacts which may lie underneath. Pauline Sands told the Chronicle this week she felt more work needed to be done to the site to determine
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Court chance
LADIES who play badminton at Pershore Leisure Centre are keen to increase their numbers. Around 14 players currently take advantage of the facilities twice a week for a fun and fitness session on court but there are a few spots available for budding new
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Plenty to ponder
SIMON Andrews brought his TAS Suzuki home in ninth place at last Sunday's 2005 Metabo British Supersport campaign at Brands Hatch. The Wickhamford-based rider finished in a solid fifth place in only his third race since returning from an arm injury that
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Shining scullers
BOYS from the Evesham club's junior section put in some outstanding performances at last Saturday's Long Distance Sculling Head at Wallingford. A host of star names gathered for the event which is used by the top clubs to assess performances for the coming
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Signs off with double
MICHELLE Parsons rounded off the summer season of triathlon with back-to-back wins. The first came at Thruxton Race Circuit in an event known as the Thruxton Mass Attack and comprised a 3,000m row on a Concept Two rowing machine, followed by six laps
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Conditions ideal for trophy competitors
THERE was a crisp start to the latest meeting at Throckmorton CPSC but the weather was fair and conditions were ideal for the Skeet Handicap Trophy. John Boraston was the early morning leader and dropped only one bird on the first card. However, by mid-morning
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Pitcher is top shot
Evesham and District Airgun League BOB Pitcher recorded the first maximum of the new season as Camp-den defeated Badsey Rec by the narrowest of margins. It was a bad week for the Badsey clubs with as the RBL lost out to the Lygon Arms by ten shots. There
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Crib league round-up
Moreton and District League Results - Section A: Stow Legion B 4, Horse & Groom 5; Great Western 2, Norgren 7; Inn-on-the-Marsh 4, Moreton Legion 5. Section B: Coach & Horses 5, Farriers 4; Plough 2, Inn-on-the-Marsh B 7; Bakers Arms 6, Horseshoe
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Ideas for the holiday
SPECIALISING in Sport is organising a number of one day star:track courses across Greater Warwick-shire during half-term week. The Norwich Union backed athletics scheme has proved successful with eight to 15-year-olds and has been running across the country
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25 years ago October 10, 1980
COMMUNITY groups in Bromsgrove, led by the recently reformed Bromsgrove Society, decided to bring back the town's carnival. They favoured it being part of the Court Leet's Midsummer Fair activities, but the district council favoured it becoming a major
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Heritage centre hits a landmark
STAFF at the Roman Alcester Heritage Centre welcomed their 10,000th visitor at the weekend. The centre, based in Globe House, is boasting its bumper crop of visitors since its opening last year. David Moulson, chairman of the trust which runs the museum
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50 years ago October 15, 1955
ONE of Britain's top pathologists, Professor James Webster from Beacon Hill, Rubery, had been forced to retire on medical grounds. He had also been involved with the Home Office Forensic Science Laboratory since it had been established in Birmingham and
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Five car fitters for Hi-Q earn their stripes
CAR fitter Hi-Q is celebrating after five Worcester employees were awarded qualifications. Alan Long, John Moss, Nicholas Gittus, John Crump, and Gary Witts, who all work at the Hi-Q store on Droitwich Road were recently awarded City & Guilds certificates
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Library reopens
ALCESTER library has reopened after its long-awaited refurbishment. The library opened on Monday, presenting new books, displays, seating, and a public toilet. It now boasts a new computer suite offering 26 computer terminals, run in partnership with
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Lives will be put in danger
I WAS astounded when I heard about closing the A&E and maternity departments at the Alexandra Hospital. My family and I have always received valuable and excellent care in the A&E department. Six years ago, my brother badly broke his arm. He needed
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Sad passing of 'Our Tel'
I AM positive in the belief that anyone who has read the book Old Redditch Voices, published by Anne Bradford, of Hunt End, and laughed at most of the entries submitted by my brother, Terence Halford, cannot fail to be moved by the knowledge that "Our
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Baby is born in kitchen sink drama
A MUM-to-be was expecting the normal hospital treatment for the birth of her second child, so she was more than surprised when her son arrived in her kitchen. Andy and Linda Pitt were relaxing at their Pitmaston Road home in St John's, Worcester, on Saturday
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My selfless man is pulling people out of the rubble
THE wife of an emergency rescue worker currently in Pakistan as part of a team racing against time to find survivors of the Kashmir earthquake has spoken of her pride. Self-employed property developer Jonathan Wharrad, of Briar Close in Evesham, is part
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Ann's tips for reaching the ripe old age of 105
SHE'S thought to be the oldest woman in Worcester - and Ann Foster, who turns 105 today, puts it down to eating her greens. Mrs Foster, who lives in Greathouse Road, St John's, with her daughter, Esme, said: "I love my food and have always tried to eat
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12/10/05 - Champions-elect are waiting for us: Preece
WORCESTER City are facing the Nationwide North champions-elect this Saturday -- according to player-manager Andy Preece. City host leaders Northwich Victoria, unbeaten in nine league matches, at St George's Lane on Saturday. Steve Burr's side were relegated
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It's 287th time lucky for Bickerton!
DROITWICH'S John Bickerton saved his European Tour career in the best possible fashion - winning his first title at the 287th attempt. The 35-year-old, five times a runner-up on the Tour, took the Abama Canaries Open in Tenerife by five strokes from left-hander
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Luctonians come from behind to beat Boars
DESPITE Bromsgrove scoring the first two tries of the game and racing into a 12-point lead, strong forward play from the hosts Luctonians ultimately consigned Dean Ball's men to their fourth consecutive defeat of the Midlands One campaign. Now Boars coach
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Dufty's double
Evesham Ladies 2, Droitwich II 0 HOPING to recapture their winning form, Evesham took to the pitch in a positive mood determined to win a third league game of the season. Good play down the right from Karen Robinson and Danni Cox led to the opening goal
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Dramatic win clinches Spain date for Bromsgrove Ladies
THE Ladies Team from Bromsgrove Golf Centre are preparing to jet off to Spain next month after reaching the semi-finals of a national golf competition. The triumphant team of Andrea Kiernan, Liz Newton, Lis Stirling, Debbie Degge, Janet Fung and Kerry
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Slatter fires in a brace on way to Wiltshire win
Devizes 0, Bretforton 3 AFTER Saturday's long drive into Wiltshire, Bretforton were first to settle and they produced some good positive play in midfield. Julie Hall, Blanche Surman and Andrea Cole all linked well down the left to create chances, while
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Whitchurch punish Boars
CIRCUMSTANCES conspired against Bromsgrove on Saturday as they failed to build on last week's impressive start to the season. In fact they suffered a reverse of the 4-1 scoreline they inflicted on West Brom in week one of their Coaching Solutions West
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Scudamore a seven-up sparkler
Pershore 7, Chaddesley Corbett 0 RUSSELL Scudamore returned from a serious back operation to lead the goal feast at Prince Henry's High School last Saturday. Chaddesley Corbett, fresh from a ten-goal victory the previous week, were without one of their
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Festival will light up park by night
A POPULAR Worcester park will this weekend host what promises to be a spectacular multi-cultural festival of light. The After Dark In The Park event in Cripplegate Park, off Tybridge Street, St John's, will include a performance by pupils from Christopher
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The soprano, the pianist and the singing doc who is quite glad to play God
THE last thing doctors want to do is play God - but a musical Worcester medic is looking forward to making an exception. Dr Peter Crookall is to take on the role of the Almighty when he joins other singers to perform excerpts from Captain Noah And His
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We're looking for your perfect pets
IS your kitty cute, your bunny bonkers or your dog dynamic? The hunt is on to find the best pet around with the launch of Pet Idol 2005. There are £3,000 worth of prizes up for grabs in the competition, in association with Wilsons Pet Centres. If you
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Police urging motorists to be safe and not sorry
POLICE in north Worcester-shire are warning motorists to be vigilant following a spate of thefts from vehicles in the past fortnight. Tools, mobile phones, laptop computers, audio equipment, navigation systems and other personal belongings have all been
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Welsh birthday
BIRMINGHAM is helping the Welsh National Opera celebrate its 60th birthday. The celebrations - which will be spread over three seasons at the Hippodrome this year and next - will include four new opera productions. These include Verdi's epic Don Carlos
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Warm welcome for the disabled at Witley Court
ONE of Worcestershire's top tourist attractions has become more disabled friendly following consultations with those affected. People with a range of disabilities were consulted as part of a long-term English Heritage project to improve access to Witley
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£50,000 tourism boost
TOURISM has received a huge cash boost of £50,000 to attract more visitors to a Worcestershire town and the surrounding area. The money will be used to recruit a tourism co-ordinator for Tenbury Wells, set up a Tourist Information Centre, produce a town
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Funeral of tragic baby Bethany is next week
THE funeral of little Bethany Kerrell, who lost her fight for life last week, is to take place next week. The family of the five-month-old, who was born chronically disabled with part of her chromosomes missing, is to hold a service at St Wulstan's Church
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Two out but pair return
STEVE Duncan and Neil O'Sullivan will be available after suspension for Saturday's FA Trophy first qualifying tie at home to Solihull Borough but both may have to settle for a place on the bench. While Evesham manager Dave Busst welcomes back two players
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Bees land new keeper Ladek
STUDLEY manager Kevin Rowlands continued to strengthen his squad this week by signing Stourport Swifts goalkeeper Craig Ladek. The former Redditch United shot-stopper parted company with the Worcestershire side following Saturday's 5-0 drubbing at the
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Skippers claim honours
MEMBERS of Studley's Blue and White Skippers were among the honours when they played host to the British Masters event at the village's Leisure Centre. Competitors from across the country converged on the centre and the judges came from Belgium, Germany
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25 years ago - October 10, 1980
HOPWOOD residents are to meet with the council youth officer for talks aimed at curbing vandalism in the village. Mr Stanley Vaughan, east divisional youth officer for Hereford and Worcestershire County Council, will discuss ways of setting up a special
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Tennis time
MINI tennis for children is taking place each Saturday morning at St Augustine's RC High School. The sessions run between 9-10am, 10-11am and 11am-12pm, and are suitable for both learners and those who want to improve their skills. The coaching is suitable
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Preston nets four
HOCKEY: Redditch Ladies returned to winning ways with a resounding 8-0 victory over newly-promoted visitors Worcester. The scoreline is an accurate reflection of the difference in class between the two sides as Redditch were given time and space to put
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So close
DARTS: Batchley Club were involved in a thriller in Division One of the Astwood Bank Winter League. With just one game to go, the hosts were leading 10-8 against Queens A but the reigning Summer champions snatched victory when Kevin James took all three
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12/10/05 - Wing ace flies in to Sixways
WORCESTER Warriors have completed the signing of Tongan speedster Aisea Havili as the club look to bolster their try-scoring potential. The 28-year-old wing has joined Worcester from Llanelli Scarlets on a season-long deal and director of rugby John Brain
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Where to go
Wednesday, October 12 LITERARY: Cheltenham Literature Festival until Oct 16 - includes Eric Sykes at Cheltenham Town Hall (6pm). BALLET: Hobson's Choice - Hippodrome, Birmingham, until Oct 15. THEATRE: Hamlet - Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Oct 15.
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Wait is over for skipper
LORNA Reavey has been waiting for four years but the Redditch United Girls u14s skipper struck her first goal for the club in the 4-2 win at Cannock Town. Kellie Smith was also on target while Lauren Jack bagged a double to secure the points against table-toppers
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Singing the praises of love story
HANS Christian Andersen's tale The Nightingale is brought to life in a new production at The Door, Bir-mingham Repertory Theatre on Friday and Saturday. Adapted and directed by David K S Tse, the award-winning East Asian Yellow Earth Theatre production
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Two out but pair return
STEVE Duncan and Neil O'Sullivan will be available after suspension for Saturday's FA Trophy first qualifying tie at home to Solihull Borough but both may have to settle for a place on the bench. While Evesham manager Dave Busst welcomes back two players
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Busst angry at leak!
EVESHAM United manager Dave Busst was annoyed and frustrated when news of the signing of Paul Williams leaked out last week, writes Mervyn Collins. The former Premiership star had put pen to paper for his ex-Coventry City teammate after returning from
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Griffiths grabs goal to sink unbeaten leaders
EARLY pacesetters Peopleton suffered their first Division One defeat at the hands of the Bear as a second half strike from Andrew Griffiths sealed the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League surprise. Elsewhere, champions Ambassador accounted for Offenham
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Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
Badsey Rgrs U-10 4, Ilmington 0 RYAN Dixon scored twice as Rangers recorded a comfortable win against well organised opponents. Dixon went close to breaking the deadlock before firing in a superb left-footer from 18 yards. The Ilmington goalkeeper denied
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Broadway see off rivals
THE afternoon's top match in the Strat-ford Alliance saw Broadway edge out fellow Aquaid Division One pacesetters Bidford to move into top spot. Matthew Sheridan, Luke Bayliss and Gary Buckland netted for the visitors, while Chris Rowberry and Richard
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Sickening injury adds to Littleton's cup woe
Loughborough 3, Littleton 2 ON a miserable afternoon, Littleton crashed out of this season's Challenge Trophy competition at the second round stage. Saturday's tie was marred by a serious injury to Littleton's dominant centre half Matt Cotton who was
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Champions-elect are waiting for us: Preece
WORCESTER City are facing the Nationwide North champions-elect this Saturday -- according to player-manager Andy Preece. City host leaders Northwich Victoria, unbeaten in nine league matches, at St George's Lane on Saturday. Steve Burr's side were relegated
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Poor run goes on as goals dry up
Evesham Utd 0, Gloucester City 0 THIRTEEN proved unlucky for Dave Busst's men at a soggy Common Road on Tuesday night when the home side did just about everything but score, writes Mervyn Collins. However, it was the seventh time this season that the
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Academy too powerful as newcomers crash to defeat
OPENING action in the Worcestershire Cricket Centre Indoor League resulted in wins for the Evesham Academy, Great Alne and Badsey. In the first game of the evening, Offenham struggled to come to terms with the indoor game apart from skipper Belcher's
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Travelling afar to see a doctor
SO Bromsgrove no longer has a GP service at the weekends and we must travel to Redditch. Local health chiefs point to the minor injuries unit - opening longer - but staffed by nurses and designed for bumps and bruises. What if we are ill and need to see
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Hunting ban reminder
NOVEMBER 1 will see the start of the hunting season and the excellent letter written by John Rolls (Director of Animal Welfare, RSPCA - Your View October 5) reinforcing the RSPCA's support of the hunting ban, is a timely reminder. Unfortunately hunts
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Great night for music
I WOULD just like to thank the Sugarbrook public house in Bromsgrove for putting on such fantastic live entertainment on a recent Friday when local 'rock covers' band Hybrid played a brilliant set which got the whole place rocking and on its feet! The
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Shake-up paves way to first win
Alcester 15 Pinley 0 A MUCH changed Alcester team turned in their best performance of the campaign so far to register an all important first win of the season. And the result meant the Birmingham Road side moved off the foot of the table, sending their
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Kings rule at home
Kings Norton 9 Tenbury Wells 6 THE close scoreline failed to indicate Kings Norton's dominance in this their second home league game of the season. Once again the Ash Lane side lost their way in the latter part of the second half to nearly provide their
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Visitors hamstrung by new boys
Bredon Star 15 Redditch 7 REDDITCH travelled to league newcomers Bredon Star for a first meeting of the two clubs. And the visitors had the worst of preparations when fly-half Will Wilson pulled a hamstring in the warm up. The game was even early on but
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White-rush!
ALCESTER u16s entertained Woodrush but it was the visitors who took the honours 29-0. Woodrush held the downhill advantage in the first half and were soon on the offensive. Alcester held out for 15 minutes until a scrum near their try line led to the
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Steadman key figure
BROADWAY teenager Peter Steadman helped Gloucester-shire's junior squad to success at the Junior Channel League Finals Day at Saltford GC. Facing the challenge of Glam-organ, Wiltshire, Gwent and Som-erset, the county side recorded a crushing 18-shot
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Points pile up at Park
Pershore 50pts, Keresley 3 PERSHORE returned to winning ways courtesy of Saturday's emphatic league success. With a line-up that the players were comfortable with following some experimentation in previous weeks, Pershore produced an afternoon of terrific
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Pack points way to win in Merit Table contest
Evesham II 19pts, Kidderminster II 13 EVESHAM'S pack eventually gained the upper hand in Saturday's Merit Table clash that was staged in dreadful conditions. The hosts started in their usual slow fashion and found themselves seven points down after only
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Rule Kings!
Pershore III 24pts, Dudley Kings III 5 THE day didn't start well with six players being taken away with the seconds. However, Pershore still managed to start with 14 players and quickly put their opponents under pressure but it was Dudley who scored first
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Palace peek
THERE'S an opportunity to take a peek behind the curtains of the Palace Theatre over the next four weeks. Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesely Abbey Visitor Centre opens a new exhibition - 'Palace Pandemonium' - and it will be at the mill until November
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Stars gathering for Jasper's big show
THE bill for Midland comedian Jasper Carrott's forthcoming Rock With Laughter shows at The Birmingham NEC Arena has got even bigger! Popular chart-topping quartet G4 and critically acclaimed Lord of the Dance will feature at Rock with Laughter from Thursday
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12/10/05 - No reason why we can't get cup result
DRAWING Accrington Stanley away is one of the toughest draws we could have had in the FA Cup. When you get this far in the competition you are always liable to get a tough draw. We have probably got the second toughest draw we could have had and away
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Grunt and groan for the animals
REMEMBER the good-old-days when Saturday afternoon meant settling down in front of the TV to watch wrestling? If you do, or even if you've only beentold about it by your gran, the news is good, because Midlands based Total Brutality Wrestling, is to present
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A host of memories will be on sale
TV's leading antiques and collectables experts will be appearing at Collect it!, a major new fair for collectors to be held at The NEC, Birmingham, later this month. The fair will be held on October 22-23 and will feature exhibitors from across the world
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Wild side
THE Botanical Gardens in Birmingham is opening its gates on Saturday, October 29, with an invitation to visitors to take a 'Walk on the Wild Side' on the gardens' own special Conservation Day, for all the family. This exciting one-day event will be packed
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Safety first
JOHN Phillpott says (Saturday, October 1) that speed cameras only prevent drivers going too fast when passing them. The solution? Speed cameras at regular intervals all along our major roads. One child's death is one too many. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon,
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Lickey WI
The annual general meeting of Lickey WI was held at the parish hall. Final arrangements were made for a coach outing to Chester today (Wednesday). Irene Scott was thanked for organising tickets for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in September and theatre
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Britain must be Europe's policeman
WHETHER Miss D Church (Letters, Tuesday, October 4) likes it or not, the UK will remain in membership of the EU because Israel, USA and China require Britain to act as "policemen" on their behalf. We have seen from the Rover episode the growing power
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How does Cathedral car park square with plans?
I NOTE with considerable disquiet that plans are afoot to spend £30,000 of the city's sparse finances upon a feasibility study into redeveloping and enlarging the car park next to the Cathedral. I am glad to see that, for once, our MP Mike Foster is speaking
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Green scene
A GREEN Aston Fields school was in the frame for recycling during a special arts week. Rigby Hall School focused on a trash theme and all pupils took part in workshops based on using materials which would normally be thrown away. Nick and Karen Ledbury
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They're running the Big Apple
A CARING father and son are lacing up their trainers to raise £3,000 by running in the New York Marathon. Adrian and Chris Williams, from Wellington Road, Bromsgrove, have so far collected a fantastic £2,500 for Whizz-Kidz - a national children's charity
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Global journey of discovery
CHILDREN at a Spa school celebrated their annual harvest assembly with the help of a town supermarket. Pupils at Westacre Middle School, in Ombersley Way, looked into different foods of the world and where they are produced at Monday's event. The school
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Mayor goes walkabout
TOWN mayor Richard Morris walked the High Street to talk with traders about their views and visions for the future. In his role as chairman of the High Street regeneration committee, the mayor spoke about how trade was going currently and how it could
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Dropped after chance remark
AN 'off the cuff remark' to a fellow member during a meeting resulted in a district councillor being slung off a task group which has been set up to look at the future of Bromsgrove Museum. District councillor Athol Deakin, (Lab-Sidemoor) a member of
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Close shave to beat cancer
A RUBERY cancer sufferer has sacrificed her flowing blonde locks in aid of those devastated by the disease. Maxine Myslowski, from Graham Crescent, is currently fighting breast cancer. Maxine and her friend Albert Smith, who won his battle against bowel
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Shake-up for town policing
A NEW police sector has been created for Bromsgrove town centre. The sector team was launched last week and is being managed by Sergeant Dougie Gray. It has a beat manager, PC Spike Jenkins, and two officers, PCs Mike Morton and Jamie Harrison. A third
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Just the ticket
A LUCKY Droitwich resident scooped £100 after entering a competition aimed at encouraging recycling. Nicola Bird, from Meadow Road, had her ticket drawn out after entering the competition run by Worcestershire County Council. Special tickets were distributed
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Easing those cares away
KIND-HEARTED carers from Droitwich had the chance to relax and be looked after during a special pampering day. Run by the Worcestershire Association of Carers and supported by Droitwich Spa mayor Richard Morris, the event included relaxing foot massages
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Mindless vandals go on a rampage
MINDLESS vandals have left a trail of destruction in the town. Last weekend Chawson was targeted by vandals who struck on four separate occasions. One of the worst incidents saw youths throwing eggs near Copcut Court sheltered housing, off Celvestune
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Van driver was sacked
A Droitwich tyres delivery firm, which sacked a van driver after he did not turn up for work, is facing compensation claims for breach of contract and unpaid wages. Richard Fox, of Stourport-on-Severn, was given the go ahead at a Birmingham Employment
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Nature is on our doorstep
SIX parishes in the Droitwich area have been recognised for having a natural environment and wildlife of regional importance and will soon benefit from a new pilot scheme. Hanbury, Hadzor, Huddington, Oddingley, Himbleton and Stock have all been recognised
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Invite for pair
LEANNE Sully and Rach-ael Sellick have earned invitations for regional trials. The Evesham duo shone at the Junior Girls Trials with Sully first serving notice of her intentions when overcoming Dudley's Hannah Garbutt 1, 7, 11. The Vale teenager then
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Points pile up at Park
Pershore 50pts, Keresley 3 PERSHORE returned to winning ways courtesy of Saturday's emphatic league success. With a line-up that the players were comfortable with following some experimentation in previous weeks, Pershore produced an afternoon of terrific
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Nine qualify
AT LAST Sunday's Riding Club's Area 18 Hunter Trial at Upper Sapey, nine members of the Cropthorne club qualified for the NRC Hunter Trial Championships that will take place at Peterborough next May. The senior team of Helen Goodwin, Yvonne Goss, Felicity
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Scudamore a seven-up sparkler
Pershore 7, Chaddesley Corbett 0 RUSSELL Scudamore returned from a serious back operation to lead the goal feast at Prince Henry's High School last Saturday. Chaddesley Corbett, fresh from a ten-goal victory the previous week, were without one of their
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Homers on high
ARDEN members entertained their friends from Wyre Mill last Sunday. The first race saw 15 starters and, after some jockeying for position, Chris Coates was first followed by Arden pair Nial Campbell and Jeremy Griffiths. The second race again saw 15 on
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Rule Kings!
Pershore III 24pts, Dudley Kings III 5 THE day didn't start well with six players being taken away with the seconds. However, Pershore still managed to start with 14 players and quickly put their opponents under pressure but it was Dudley who scored first
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Ex-leader awaits inquiry's report
A QUESTION mark hangs above the political career of David Cartwright following his resignation as Redditch Council Leader. Mr Cartwright stepped down on Thursday after it was revealed he was being investigated for the financial mismanagement of defunct
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Council left 'vulnerable'
A "VULNERABLE and leaderless" Bromsgrove Council is doing its best to look to the future after the resignation of its leader, Dennis Norton. Mr Norton's sudden departure caused shock waves among colleagues at the Council House, some of whom told the Advertiser
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Hollie's talent goes on record
A TALENTED young singer from Redditch has been working alongside some of the music industry's top artists and producers. Hollie James, 15, has been snapped up by international record label Alexa, which has also produced tracks with former lead guitarist
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Making its point
A PROJECT for young people in Redditch is one of four in the West Midlands to have scooped thousands of pounds from the Big Lottery Fund. What's Your Point? has been awarded £123,854 for its project, which helps provide opportunities for young people
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Minister ticked off
REDDITCH MP Jacqui Smith has been attacked by headteachers after rejecting calls to give parents vouchers for private education. The Minister for Schools was given a hostile reception when she told delegates at the Headmasters and Headmistresses Conference
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Purse snatch appeal
AN elderly woman had her purse snatched out of her handbag while in a Redditch charity shop. The theft took place in the Market Place shop on Saturday between 11 and 11.30am. A man bumped into the woman, who was in her 60s, while she was in the shop.
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Racist graffiti car attack
POLICE are seeking information after racist graffiti was daubed on a car in Matchborough. The car was parked in Maxstoke Close between 11.30pm on Monday, October 3 and 7.40am the following day when the attack took place. Racist words and symbols had been
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Inquest adjourned
THE inquest into the death of Wythall man Paul Halling was opened and adjourned at Stourport on Tuesday. The 42-year-old was found dead in his home on Thursday, October 6.
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Arrow Valley Countryside Group
ARE you experiencing the "empty nest" syndrome? Looking for something different and enjoyable to do on a Sunday? Then look no further - join the Arrow Valley Countryside Group for just £10 a year! Walks are held on three Sundays a month - two longer walks
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Art skills on show
BUDDING Van Goghs will be exhibiting their work in Studley next weekend. Talented members of the Studley Arts Circle are holding their annual exhibition at the village's parish centre in High Street on Saturday, October 22. Visitors can expect to see
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Man needed stitches
A 41-YEAR-OLD Studley man was brutally attacked and robbed of £1,000 following a night out at The Bell pub, in Studley, on Friday. The man was walking home down Birmingham Road at about 10.30pm when he was hit on the head. He did not see his attacker
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Cinema - Wallace and Gromit - The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (U)
LOVEABLE animated duo Wallace and Gromit experience a close shave with a gigantic rabbit in their first ever feature-length film. And the genius of Nick Park's delightful creations is certainly not lost on the big screen, with all the usual comedy capers
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CD - Working Class Hero - The Definitive Lennon - John Lennon
LENNON died 25 years ago this December - and what better way to celebrate his legend than to release a comprehensive selection of songs to commemorate his musical genius? Well, there would be no argument if this wasn't at least the 15th Lennon album to
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CD - All The Right Reasons Nickelback
I SO much wanted to fall for this album. Four times I listened to it in the car and then again at home, hoping I'd missed some of the finer points. But it just never happened. It all starts off well with thumping guitars and lead Chad Kroeger's stylish
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DVD - In My Father's Den (15)
WE can always rely on our friends from the other side of the world to provide us with something quirky, and New Zealand director-writer Brad McGann is no exception. Based on a novel by Maurice Gee, this New Zealand-Britain co-production begins on familiar
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Robbery charge
A 31-YEAR-OLD man has appeared before Redditch magistrates charged with robbery from a cashpoint machine outside Tesco in Oakenshaw. The Birmingham man made his appearance on Friday, October 7, following the incident outside the Coldfield Drive store
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Cooking up a treat
STUDLEY teenagers cooked up a three-course feast for community leaders at a special goodwill dinner. The Studley Teenage Girls Club invited about 30 parish councillors, village headteachers and members of the church along for the delicious supper. Youth
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Couples invited to renew their vows
LOVEBIRDS who tied the knot in Studley or Mappleborough Green are invited to renew their vows at a special service this month. St Mary's Church in Castle Road is hosting a celebration of marriage event for couples married there, on Sunday, October 23.
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St Mary's Wives Group
THE group held its meeting on September 22 in Wythall Village Hall. Members and visitors were welcomed by Sue Barnard, the vice chairman. Sue thanked everyone who made the carnival cake stall such a resounding success. The total money taken was £244.
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Wythall Writers
THE group is holding an open evening tomorrow. Local author Meriel Hayes will be discussing her book Deer Polly. The meeting will be at 7pm at Wythall Library. New members, not just from Wythall but also from surrounding areas, will be very welcome. For
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Liberty, 10 wins a role in Poppins musical hit
TEN-year-old Liberty Cheesman has pipped 4,000 children to the post by landing a leading role in Mary Poppins, the latest West End musical hit. Liberty, from Bromyard, got through to the final stages of auditions in London in May this year but was told
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Racing action
THERE'S a seven-race card at Stratford on Saturday when the feature race will be the tote-sport.com Handicap Steeple Chase with £20,000 prize money on offer and the John H Kenny Memorial Cup up for grabs. The first race will be under starter's orders
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Homers on high
ARDEN members entertained their friends from Wyre Mill last Sunday. The first race saw 15 starters and, after some jockeying for position, Chris Coates was first followed by Arden pair Nial Campbell and Jeremy Griffiths. The second race again saw 15 on
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Breeze blows in booster
WARM sunshine and a steady breeze blowing straight up the river proved wonderful conditions for the 14 boats on the water at the Evesham club last Sunday. The first race was a round of the Small Craft Series and the second the final event in the Junior
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With the Wheelers
LAST Sunday's weekly club run attracted 23 members of Evesham Wheelers on a cool but bright morning. It was decided to split the run in to two groups due to the large turnout and John Jenkins led the main group through Harvington, the Lenches, Pinvin,
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Latest darts league news
Broadway and District League Results - Division One: New Inn 3, Blockley Sports 5; Wheatsheaf 5, Corner Cupboard 3. Division Two: Sun Inn 4, Great Western 4; Bretforton RBL 1, Bretforton RBL B 7; Stanton Club 3, Crown & Trumpet 5. Highest checkout
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Event was a fair mop!
VISITORS flocked to Alcester for the annual Mop Fair last week. Adults and children enjoyed fairground rides and amusements, as well as traditional ale-tasting and bread-weighing as part of the yearly tradition. Court Leet officials toured businesses
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Roman remains unveiled
RESIDENTS have enjoyed tours around Alcester's recently found Roman fort. Earlier this month, the Chronicle reported the discovery of the fort in Bleachfield Street by Hereford-based Archaeological Investigations Ltd. The group discovered a number of
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BUSINESS BRIEF
Tougher times THE Governor of the Bank of England has warned that Britain could be set for tougher times as soaring oil prices may see a rise in interest rates, it emerged. Mervyn King admitted the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee had been caught off
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100 years ago October 14, 1905
ONE of the few pleasures left in lives of pauper inmates at Bromsgrove workhouse was a smoke, but that too was soon to be denied them. The ruling Guardians at their monthly meeting voted 11 to seven to ban smoking at the Birmingham Road premises. An amendment
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Hotels keep hold of RAC quality marks
TWO Worcestershire hotels have retained a prestigious award for quality of service from the motoring organisation, the RAC. Brockencote Hall, in Chaddesley Corbett, near Kidderminster, has been given a blue ribbon, while the Elms Hotel, Abberley, was
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Chamber refreshes website
BUSINESS support and help is now even more accessible - and exciting - thanks to the launch of a new website. The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcester- shire backs thousands of businesses every year in the two counties, helping them to expand
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NATIONAL EXPRESS VENTURES IN TO SPAIN
National Express advanced into Spain with a £262m deal to create Europe's largest coach and bus operator. The acquisition of Alsa - one of Spain's leading coach businesses - adds a fleet of 1,400 vehicles, plus 3,100 employees responsible for 93 million
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Motor firms go to Paris
THIRTEEN small and medium-sized West Midlands automotive companies are driving their export business forward in Paris. UK Trade & Investment has joined forces with Accelerate to showcase the best automotive firms in the region at the bi-annual trade
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Gift sellers open shop after idea proves a hit
A BUSINESS venture that cashes in on the growing demand for ethically-sourced products has now launched its own shop. Yellow House Trading promotes and sells Fairtrade products - goods that are from countries that adhere to the principles of better prices
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People come before money
THE threatened closure of the Alexandra Hospital's A&E and maternity departments is a disastrous proposal by the Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and the alternative facing council taxpayers, children and others to be transferred for treatment to Worcestershire
