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20/10/05 - Preece defends his goal-shy City strikers
WORCESTER City manager Andy Preece admits his strikers are feeling the tension in front of goal. A chronic lack of goals have been chiefly responsible for the St George's Lane club's miserable start to the Nationwide North campaign. Worcester lie in the
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Thousands to be spent on play area makeover
MORE than £30,000 is to be spent refurbishing a play area in Fernhill Heath, near Worcester. North Claines Parish Council has placed an order for equipment, including new swings, a roundabout, playhouse, and a fun trail, to be put on the recreational
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Plot that was doomed to fail
FOUR hundred years ago, Huddington Court, near Droitwich, was enveloped in a high state of excitement. Its inhabitants, Robert Wyntour, his brother Thomas, and their half-brother John, were fervent Catholics. Since Mary I's reign 50 years before, their
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Central Trains is axed in shake-up
A SHAKE-up of the train network will mean the end of Central Trains and the loss of the CrossCountry franchise for Virgin Trains. Transport secretary Alistair Darling has announced three new franchises will replace the existing four franchises covering
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Tune up and join guitarist
WANNABE musicians are being urged to grab their guitars and tune up for a new Worcester music club. The Lyppard Acoustic Guitar Club held its first meeting on Friday, October 14, at the Lyppard Comm-unity Centre in Ankerage Green, Warndon Villages, with
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Emergency services hit the jackpot
THE fire service and police are in line for rewards of more than £800,000 after hitting extra-tough targets. District councils are due to have a share of the same amount, and Worcestershire County Council will cash in to the tune of almost £4m of Government
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Be prepared to feed the birds
WORCESTERSHIRE families are being asked to turn their gardens into wildlife havens to encourage birds. The call is in preparation for the RSPB's Feed the Birds Day on Saturday, October 29, and the charity is calling on as many people as possible to take
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Riverside town plays host to real taste of French life
THERE will be plenty of fromage and vin rouge in Bewdley this month as the French advance on the riverside town to host a special market. March de France has organised the event in partnership with the Chamber Maids - a group within the Bewdley Chamber
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We knew straight away that something had to be done
TO the day I'm reunited with my maker, the date Saturday, October 8, 2005 will be etched into my heart. It's the date that 56 people in my home village of Kalyal Sheroo are known to have died, as did many, many thousands of others in a 300-mile radius
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We've learnt all about Fairtrade
YOUNG children have shopped around to learn the best way to help Third World traders. Children from Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School, Ronkswood, Worcester, visited their local Co-op store to learn all about Fairtrade. The Co-op is the nation's leading
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£50,000 on taxis to get clubbers home
YOUNG people living in rural areas are set to benefit from a £50,000 council injection to help them get back home from nightclubs and parties safely. Wychavon's rural transport scrutiny team have come up with a pilot dial-a-ride taxi service which is
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Apple of town's eye opens to public
TENBURY'S historic Pump Rooms will be open to the public during the Apple Day celebrations on Saturday. Admission is free, and visitors will be able to see the main assembly room and well tower. Group chairman Chris Dell said: "There are lots of activities
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What's On
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Library - Janine Smith. Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. CBSO Centre - Benjamin Frith and CBSO players (lunchtime). Wolverhampton: Civic Hall - Vai and Eric Sardinas. Robin R'n'B2 - The Micky Moody Band. Wulfrun Hall - Arctic
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Complaints soar to record levels
YOUTHS congregating around a Kidderminster subway sparked a record number of calls of complaint from worried community housing tenants living nearby. Latest figures reveal a soaring increase in complaints of anti-social behaviour in parts of Greenhill
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Nick bidding to give youth a say
THE frustrated organiser of a charity concert cancelled due to red tape is considering standing for the district council to give the youth of Kidderminster a voice. Nick Townsend, who fronts rock band Weak 13, has been forced to cancel the Townhall 'o
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Car crash kills man
A 32-year-old man died when his car left the road and collided with a tree on the A450 at Harvington, near Kidderminster on Monday. Richard Smith, of Woodham Close, Rubery, Birmingham, was travelling from the direction of Kidderminster when his red Peugeot
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Speeders prompt call for changes
VEHICLES travelling at "frightening speeds" along a residential street in Kidderminster have prompted a pensioner to launch a petition calling for action before someone is killed. Jim Cheshire, 70, claimed traffic was reaching speeds of 70mph on Hoo Road
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Speak your mind about care service
VIEWS of people in Wyre Forest are being sought about what they want in future from community health and care services. Results of a consultation exercise by the Government - Your Health, Your Care, Your Say - will be taken into account for a White Paper
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Crackdown on car crime
ALMOST 170 untaxed vehicles were clamped in a joint crackdown by the DVLA and police on car crime in the force area that includes Wyre Forest. Twelve drivers were given fixed penalty notices for having unroadworthy vehicles in Operation Meerkat, run over
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Curry treat for hospice
A TASTY treat for curry fans is on offer at a special charity evening in Worcester in aid of St Richard's Hospice. The owner of Monsoon restaurant in Foregate Street is holding a banquet buffet to raise money for the charity on Wednesday, October 26,
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Plea to help birds survive the winter
FALLING temperatures and dwindling natural food sources mean that many favourite garden birds will face starvation. So Vale and Cotswolds people are being urged to give them a helping hand this winter by treating them to a nutritious feast full of delicious
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Not just about the running cost
I would like to correct an unfortunate impression created by your front page item about the Almonry Heritage Centre (officially it has not been a museum for several years) and its funding. When the Almonry building was transferred to the town by the Rudge
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Classic children's tale brought to life
THE heart-wrenching Hans Christian Andersen tale of The Little Match Girl is being told at local theatres. While the Lords and Ladies of Victorian London head back through the streets to their homes, barely noticed is a child, reaching out to passers-by
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Fresh start for ex-market trader
A FORMER market trader who was forced to move out of a Kidderminster shopping centre is celebrating after opening her own shop. Rebecca Todd, who ran a market stall in the Rowland Hill Centre for five years, has opened her business - A Touch of Class
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Fence row rumbles on after order
A STOURPORT couple involved in a dispute with neighbours over a controversial fence are taking their fight back to Wyre Forest District Council. A planning inspector, appointed by the Government, has ordered Jane and John Payne to remove the six-foot
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Coffee helps guide dogs
Stourport coffee drinkers have been invited to a coffee morning in support of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Organisers, Mary Green and Vicky Sadler, from Stourport, hope to raise £150 at the event, between 10.30am and noon on Saturday at Stourport
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Netball
CLEE Hill are in first place in the Under-11 table after three weeks of Cleobury Mortimer Junior Netball Winter League, having scored 28 goals and conceded none. This week's results: Cleobury Waltzers 11, Cleobury Buttercups 0; Clee Hill 4, Cleobury Lions
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Carnival cash now available
DELIGHTED organisers of Stourport Carnival have announced the street collection at this year's event raised £2,995. The money will now be distributed to good causes in the town through charities that can apply for a share of the funds. Pete Roberts, the
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Snooker
SNOOKER fans are being urged to snap up the last remaining tickets for the Betfred.com Premier League which brings the game's top players back to Kidderminster next month. The tournament, featuring Ronnie O'Sullivan and Steve Davis, returns to the Glades
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Plea to find offenders
POLICE investigating an assault in Kidderminster's Mirage nightclub have released an image of a man they want to trace. On Wednesday, September 21, a 16-year-old boy had a glass pushed into his face and needed 25 stitches for three major cuts to his face
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Moorlands Farm
RICHARD Massey, a Moorlands Farm angler, won the Sunday Rover Open at his home fishery with 40lb 10oz of fish from the Silver Pool, peg 36. Sunday Rover Open, 28 fished, all pools: Massey (Moorlands) 40-10 (Silver 36), Mick Henshall (Fosters) 40-1 (Island
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Furnace Mill
KIDDERMINSTER angler Kevin Driver, who fishes for MN Autos, came third in the Sunday Open, fishing peg 30, where he landed 64lb 8oz of fish, including 17lb 6oz of quality roach and golden orfe, and three chub to 3lb. He was fishing down the edge. Maggot
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Extra time for hospital parking
RECENTLY, you published my letter complaining about car park fees at Kidderminster Hospital, where a 10- minute free period - not much use to anybody - was followed by a £2 minimum fee. Although it took nearly 11 weeks to get a response, I am pleased
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Bewdley AS
Droitwich Canal, club waters: Stan James 10-4 (pole-fished maggot, perch, roach and skimmer), Clive James 9-14, Mick Scott 5-8; Brian Collins 1-8. Members are asked to note that Sunday's match will now take place on the Droitwich Canal, draw at Ombersley
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Chaddesley Corbett
JON Baker was a hat-trick hero as Chaddesley Corbett got their West Midlands League Division Two promotion push back on track by beating Penkridge Town 3-2. In the first half, Chaddesley played well, and deservedly scored three times in a 20-minute spell
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Franche Village AC
Franche Pool: N Rutter 14-6, J Barfield 14-1, T Plowright 10-9, I Stokes 8-3.
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Junior football round-up
ARELEY Kings Youth under-11s hope to bounce back in Division Two of the Stourport and District Youth League after a 3-1 defeat to Rock Sports. Boss Peter Carter has thrown down the gauntlet to his young team who have started the season steadily. Areley
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Bronx AC
Canal League, Gothersely: K Perry 4-4, M Yarsley 4-2, D Sheaf 3-4-8dr. River Severn, Winterdyne: D Aston 7-14-8, R Harris 4-11, P Skidmore and D Foster 3-15-8.
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Refereeing course
A COURSE for budding referees kicks off at the Worcestershire FA headquarters in Droitwich tomorrow (Friday). It will take place from 7pm until 9pm for the next 10 Fridays at the FA's base in Salis Drive, on the Hampton Lovett Industrial Estate. For more
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Historic castle closes its doors to visitors
ONE of the area's most popular and historic tourist attractions, Sudeley Castle, has closed. The private rooms at the castle are now closed to the public due the owner's, Lord and Lady Ashcombe's growing family. The areas which remain open include the
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PM Tony writes in hospital campaign
PRIME Minister Tony Blair has penned a four page letter to Vale MP Peter Luff in response to concerns over the future of the town's community hospital. The letter was dated October 10 - five days after the threatened wards at the hospital were given a
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Kidderminster and district
BURLISH Olympic moved up to third place in the Sunday Division Two table with a 9-5 win in their Kidderminster and District football League match with Arley. Phoenix lifted themselves off the bottom of the same division with a 4-1 victory at Fish Athletic
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Pupils coin it in to celebrate harvest
A GIANT apple proved food for thought for the children of Willersey School during their harvest festival celeb-rations. The youngsters were encouraged to bring in coins and use them to construct a huge apple in the playground. The project was the brainchild
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School's tall tale of William and the conker-ors collection
CHILDREN at Cleeve Prior school have issued a challenge to neighbouring schools - see if you can collect as many conkers as we can! A giant horse chestnut tree next door to the school is a well-known local landmark and so far the children have accumulated
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Uncharitable to criticise musicians
WITH reference to the Music for You concerts, once again we have to endure some severe criticism by your reviewer for what is purely an amateur event. For those who enjoy the variety of music offered and who continue to support this charity event each
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'Everyone can help' says Vale earthquake rescuer
AN Evesham man is appealing for support for the survivors of the Kashmir earthquake after spending a week there as part of a rescue team. Jonathan Wharrad, of Briar Close, worked with the charity Rapid UK where he helped rescue seven people and had the
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Junior five-a-side
CLINKERS Soldiers top the Cleobury Mortimer Under-14s League after beating The Ninetys, Evil Monkeynuts, Gummy Razor Blades and drawing with Cleobury Magic. Other results: Cleobury Crusaders 4, Hovis United 0; Cleobury Crusaders 2, Cleobury Magic 0; Orange
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Chance to help air ambulance staff
VALE residents are being urged to dig deep into their pockets for the County Air Ambulance. It's all part of National Giving Week, which started on Monday, October 17. With 2005 officially named Year of the Volunteer, the air ambulance is not only urging
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Football tables
FOOTBALL: CONFERENCE P W D L F A P Grays Ath 14 8 6 0 35 16 30 York 14 8 4 2 28 13 28 Exeter 14 8 3 3 26 14 27 Accring St 14 8 2 4 25 21 26 Morecmbe 14 8 1 5 23 21 25 Stevnage 14 7 3 4 25 20 24 Halifax 14 7 3 4 18 15 24 Woking 14 6 4 4 23 16 22 Hereford
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Church scoops best kept churchyard title
PARISHIONERS at St Andrew's Church in Cleeve Prior have scooped a best kept churchyard competition. A tree was planted in the churchyard last Saturday to commemorate winning first place in the group two category, for the churchyard with over one acre
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Box of delights
THE founder of Operation Christmas Child, Dave Cooke, paid a special visit to St Andrew's School in Hampton to kick-off this year's campaign. A lorry has already gone out to the Crimea loaded with unwanted furniture from the Evesham school, following
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Terry is Vale's new rural Dean
BROADWAY'S vicar, the Rev Terry Mason, is to be Rural Dean of Evesham. He is to provide pastoral care throughout the deanery, which stretches from Broadway to Inkberrow. Within his patch are 19 churches, seven vicars and scores of lay preachers and assistant
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Stourport
STOURPORT were left ruing missed opportunities as their 100 per cent start to the season came to an end with a 17-14 Powergen Junior Vase exit at home to Leek. The Staffordshire visitors play their rugby two divisions higher than Stourport but despite
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Junior rugby
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians Under-sevens' first matches of the season ended in a 30-10 defeat and a 25-20 win against Stourbridge. Among the tries were Alexander Renton and Jack Wood who both scored three and Luke Halcott who scored one. The U-14s bowed out
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Bracken retracts 'mints' claims
WORCESTERSHIRE'S new Australian pace bowler Nathan Bracken has backed down from his claim that mint sweets may have helped England win the Ashes. Australia's batsmen were baffled by the reverse swing bowling technique during England's 2-1 series victory
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Sixways girls star for England
ENGLAND Women's tour of New Zealand continued on a winning note with Geoff Richards' side registering an impressive 40-8 victory over a New Zealand Invitational XV at the North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. Skipper Kim Shaylor, of Worcester, led the way
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Club launch player push
WORCESTERSHIRE Disability Football Club are holding a recruitment drive to swell their membership from 30 registered players. The team, formed in September 2004 in an initiative by Worcestershire FA, intend to compete in an Ability Counts festival every
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Talented Shaw is a seasoned actor
ONE of the most talented actors of screen and stage, Martin Shaw, takes centre stage in one of the most celebrated pieces of drama. Robert Bolt's renowned play, A Man for All Seasons, comes to Malvern Theatres as part of a select national tour prior to
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Bayton Parent Teacher Association
A TABLE-top sale will be held at Clows Top Victory Hall on Saturday, November 19. The doors will open at 9.30am. Tables are payable in advance. Telephone Liz Buck on 01299 271454 or Bayton School on 01299 832393.
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Heightington WI
THERE have been two meetings since the summer break. Sue Butler gave a talk on "A garden designer and her plants", afterwards selling the plants she used to as illustration. The most recent meeting welcomed Mr Baron, who showed photographs of English
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Terry is Vale's new rural Dean
BROADWAY'S vicar, the Rev Terry Mason, is to be Rural Dean of Evesham. He is to provide pastoral care throughout the deanery, which stretches from Broadway to Inkberrow. Within his patch are 19 churches, seven vicars and scores of lay preachers and assistant
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Blakedown WI
FEDERATION chairman, Chris Marriott, county treasurer, Julia Roberts and group secretary Margaret Burbey, plus several past presidents, were welcomed to the group's 85th birthday celebrations. The party was organised by June Gordon, June Homer, Margaret
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Brockencote WI
ON September 21, George Hook gave a talk about "Mother of Pearl" and the art of button and jewellery-making from this natural material. Brockencote will host the group meeting tonight at Chaddesley village hall, starting at 7.30pm.
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Chaddesley Corbett WI
THE annual meeting was held on October 5 at Chaddesley Corbett village hall. Members were thanked for taking part in the walk to celebrate 90 years of WI, which was followed by a tea party at St Cassian's Church, attended by around 60 members. Barbara
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Bush cricket's cheerful song can be short-lived
THE relatively mild and sunny weather we have experienced this autumn has given me the opportunity to look at some wonderful insects which are not only beautiful to look at but have the most melodic song. I am talking, of course, about grasshoppers and
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Kidderminster District Probus Club
JUDY Berrow was the guest speaker at the October 5 meeting. She told how she and her husband, John, moved from Stratford in 1990 to purchase a barn for conversion behind St Cassian's Church, Chaddesley Corbett. They have turned a one-acre site in to a
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Phoenix Club
WHEN Christine Ritchie was unable to present her talk at the September meeting, Mary Austen, minister at Trinity Church, stepped in. She recently spent three months in Kenya, taking part in a health and education programme. Mrs Ritchie will give her talk
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Habberley WI
THE bi-annual cookery, craft and produce show was held in October, when the judges praised the quality of entries. There were fewer entries than usual, 68, provided by just 17 members. The winners were: cookery - Sheila Bubb, Margaret Price, Delia Loney
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Off to NY!
STOURBRIDGE'S Timothy Parkes is off to the Big Apple to play an exclusive gig at New York's Knitting Factory. The 25-year-old singer/songwriter will perform at the venue on Sunday October 23. Gary Lucas of the Magic Band, co-writer of 'Grace' and 'Mojo
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Highway Dave hits road to home
HIGHWAY Dave and The Varmints will be taking to the stage for a hometown gig in Stourbridge next week. The country and western outfit (left) will be supporting US western soul band The Hacienda Brothers at The Broadway, Norton, on Monday October 24. The
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Punky popsters
Bowling For Soup Wulfrun Hall Wolverhampton PUNKY American popsters Bowling For Soup rocked Wolverhampton's Wulfrun Hall when they made a return visit on Monday. The colourful four-piece from Wichita Falls, Texas, belted out a plethora of power pop tunes
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Classical Music Society
ON Friday, October 28, music critic Christopher Morley will make his sixth visit to the society, to introduce a recorded music presentation entitled "The Italian Connection". The programme, at Holy Innocents hall, will start at 7.30pm. Tickets are now
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Wyre Forest Film Club
ON Tuesday at Kidderminster Library, starting at 7.30pm, the featured film will be Whale Rider, directed by Niki Carr. This film, which lasts one hour 41 minutes, tells of a young Maori girl who tries to persuade her grandfather that the chieftainship
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Chance for young stars
BUDDING young performers looking for a chance to get on the stage should head off to auditions in Cheltenham. Producers of the acclaimed production of The Carpenters - A Celebration are heading to Cheltenham as part of a national tour. Matthew Jones Productions
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Worcestershire WIs
FRIDAY, October 28 is the final day to apply for a place at the workshop on mixed print making techniques, to take place on Wednesday, November 16. Tutored by Paul Hipkiss, the workshop will take place at Hartlebury village hall from 10am until 3pm. Saturday
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Free conference on new farm waste rules
FARMERS and advisers are being invited to attend a free half-day conference at Pershore College on Thursday, November 3, focusing on the new Agricultural Waste Regulations and offering real practical advice. "Most farmers and growers are eager to ensure
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Museum volunteers celebrate award win
A CELEBRATION is on the cards for a couple named volunteers of the year after more than 30 years' dedication to Bewdley Museum. Angela and Charles Purcell of Hales Park, Bewdley will be attending a ceremony at County Hall in Worcester next month for Volunteer
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Flood risk tips
BEWDLEY residents are being warned not to wait until floodwaters are lapping around them before taking preventative action. A mobile advertising van will be ramming home the message when it visits on Tuesday. The Environment Agency vehicle is calling
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Rock star will start building
IF you see a music megastar at the controls of a mechanical digger in Wyre Forest next month, you don't need to book an appointment with your optician. A start is being made on building the new Rhydd Covert activity centre between Kidderminster and Bewdley
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Diploma for wordsmith
Bewdley wordsmith, Beverley Saunders, has been awarded a diploma in copywriting with merit. She studied the art of writing words for advertisements, leaflets, direct mail letters and press releases for a year to achieve her diploma from the Institute
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Sad footnote to proud history
A SHOE shop that has been in Bewdley since the mid-1960s closed its doors for the last time on Saturday. Blunts, run by Bob Blunt and his family in Load Street, has left the town after nearly 40 years. The shop is one of 40 branches across the Midlands
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Carpet workers dip into pockets
KIND-HEARTED workers at Wyre Forest's biggest carpet company have dipped in to their pay packets to back Operation Covert. Employees of Brintons Carpets contribute to good causes through a voluntary scheme in which they choose to have an amount deducted
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Church Lench
PARISH COUNCIL: The council met on October 3 No applications have been received for the vacancy on the council. A new notice advertising for co-option on November 28 will be placed in the notice board, and in the Arch Messenger magazine, asking for applications
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Kidderminster Male Choir Annual Concert Kidderminster Town Hall
I DON'T remember ever seeing the members of Kidderminster Male Choir giving their guests a standing ovation, but that is what happened on Saturday night. The Sirens, aka Janine Smith (piano), Dawn Foxall (mezzo) and Diana Sharp (soprano), totally enchanted
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Trust chairman will carry on for another four years
THE chairman of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is to continue in the £21,882 a year post for another four years. Michael O'Riordan, who took up the position in January, 2002, has accepted an invitation to serve a further term, taking him up
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Wallace and Gromit The Curse of the Were-Rabbit Review by Sharon Hockley Showcase cinema, Birmingham
Firm animation favourites Wallace and Gromit are back in their first ever full length feature film. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit sees our hapless hero Wallace and his faithful side-kick Gromit in a new role as humane pest controllers Anti-pesto. And their
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It's time to eat - let's have a conversation
IT'S a sad fact that many families have lost the art of conversation, and don't even take time to catch up over an evening meal any more. Whizzing through the day, they become so set on getting the 'essentials' done that talking somehow becomes a bit
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Tip the balance in scales of justice...
IF you witness a crime, please report it - that's the message from the Criminal Justice System in Worcestershire this week as it marks Inside Justice Week. Figures released by the West Mercia Criminal Justice Board show that across the whole of Worcestershire
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Katherine's comedy role wins top award
A TEENAGE actress from Kidderminster is celebrating after her performance as a hitman's girlfriend won her a top prize at an annual comedy festival. Katherine Jones, of Low Habberley, received The Adjudicators award at The Golden Beaks Comedy Awards,
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Rising star
THE Simon Deeley Trio will be taking to the stage at The Bonded Warehouse, Stourbridge, on Friday October 21 as part of the continuing season of jazz at the Canal Street venue. They will be joined by a special guest - saxophonist Anna Brooks. Hailed as
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Hospice shop hit by raid
HEARTLESS thieves broke into a charity shop shed and stole bundles of second-hand CDs, DVDs and videos which were in temporary storage while refurbishment work was being carried out. Stock had been moved out of the Kemp Hospice shop in Kidderminster's
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I'll join you in prison
YES, D E Margrett (Worcester News, October 14) your determination to go to prison rather than pay ever-increasing public utility charges has been noted. Think of the power of your pen - I look forward to reading letters from your prison cell to the readers
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What cards will mean
THE Government has just announced details of the ID card scheme. Fifty-one items of data about each individual will be held. This information will be sold to private companies, employers and financial institutions as well as being made available to most
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Box of delights
THE founder of Operation Christmas Child, Dave Cooke, paid a special visit to St Andrew's School in Hampton to kick-off this year's campaign. A lorry has already gone out to the Crimea loaded with unwanted furniture from the Evesham school, following
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Grant for Africa link
A VALE school has been awarded a three-year grant from the Department for International Development to forge links with a school in Africa. The award, which was made through the British Council, will help foster links between St Nicholas School in Pinvin
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Just wait for the building to blend in
I WAS was sorry to see L Spiteri write so disparagingly of our "hideous" Worcester College of Technology (Letters, Friday, October 14). Perhaps Mr Spiteri is unaware we have specific architectural assurances that in the fullness of time, this prize-winning
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Better by design
WYCHAVON District Council's innovative approach in funding the new Pershore Hospital is making waves in local government nationwide. The local authority has stumped up the £6m for the new cottage hospital and health centre which will then be leased to
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Victim of mugging at the age of eight!
AN eight-year-old Evesham boy was mugged by a woman as he ran an errand for his mother on Sunday afternoon. Jordan Turner, of Rynal Place, rode his scooter to Dillons, in High Street, to put credit on a phone card and buy himself some Simpson stickers
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Head's pothole puzzle
WORKMEN who offered to fill potholes on the driveway of Wolverley High School sparked a complaint to Trading Standards after carrying out extra work and demanding a higher price than first quoted. In the absence of headteacher Kevin O'Regan and the site
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Bring our lamps back
NURSES at Kidderminster Treatment Centre's eye unit are appealing to Wyre Forest patients to return valuable equipment if they no longer need it. Magnifiers and angle poise lamps worth hundreds of pounds have been issued to patients with low vision attending
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Lady Luck smiles on United for once
Tenbury United 2 Malvern Rangers 1 TENBURY may not have had the best of luck during some of their West Midlands League Division 1 games this season, but they certainly made up for it at Palmer's Meadow on Saturday. Although they played second fiddle for
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Daphne Lloyd
Last week's article about Daphne Lloyd, who retired after working for five decades in Kidderminster Hospital's operating theatres, inadvertently referred to her as Daphne Moore. We apologise for the error and any embarrassment this may have caused.
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Tasty treats from Europe up for grabs
A TASTE of Europe is about to descend on Kidderminster when the town hosts its first continental market later this month. The travelling food market will have 30 stands offering a wide range of quality goods and authentic foods for sale. It will be held
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Road safety changes
ROAD safety improvements around a Kidderminster railway bridge are to be carried out to warn approaching vehicles to slow down. The new markings around the Offmore Road bridge are overdue, according to local councillors Fran and Mike Oborski. The work
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Chris Harris
IN a report about Chris Harris, of Cleobury Mortimer, gaining a first class honours degree (September 29 issue), we inadvertently stated that he worked for American firm, Pixar, when, in fact, he is employed by US company, Paxar. The Shuttle/Times and
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Safer travel
AN £80,000 improvement scheme to give Kidderminster youngsters a safer route to Comberton first and middle schools has been welcomed. Work has started on a pelican crossing on Comberton Road between Borrington Road and Comberton Park Road. The scheme
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Carpet firm in sales blow
CHIEFS of a Kidderminster carpet firm have made a gloomy prediction about prospects for the rest of their financial year, despite an increase in sales and turnover. With the announcement of interim results due next month, Victoria Carpets has said customer
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Snap up bargains at autumn fair
AN autumn fair to raise funds for a Kidderminster's church's golden jubilee celebrations is being held on Saturday. St Chad's Church wants residents to drop in at the church hall in Burcher Green on Saturday from 11am until 4pm for an early chance to
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Repaying the favour
STOURPORT High School has hosted a group of Chinese teachers and education officials after the Stourport headteacher made a similar visit to China in May. The party of 11, from the province of Yang Zhou, toured facilities at the Minster Road school on
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Key role for popular middle school head
A MIDDLE school headteacher has been elected regional president of a leading teachers' union. The appointment of Tom Revell, head of Sladen Middle School, Kidderminster, to the two-year presidency of the West Midlands Region of the National Association
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Fun of circus
JUGGLING, stilt walking and a comedy music car will be among the attractions at a circus party on Wednesday. The All Laughter Show, presented by The Sandow Clowns Slapstick Theatre Company will take place at 11.30am and 2pm at Kidderminster Town Hall.
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Marrying the Mistress, Everyman, Cheltenham
FIRST things first - yes, there was an Aga. The symbol of the Joanna Trollope lifestyle sat defiantly on the set of this, the first stage adaptation of a novel by one of Britain's favourite authors. Her work, notably The Choir and The Rector's Wife, have
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Companies warned of fake police calls
BUSINESSES are being warned to be cautious of phone calls from people claiming to be from the police's crime prevention department and asking for money. A call was made to a Kidderminster pub on Monday by a man asking for £200 for an advert in a police
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Shopping spree prize for director
A STOURPORT-on-Severn company has just been announced as the proud winner of the UK Trade and Investment prize draw. Graham Jobson, managing director of Calibra Weighing, on the Sandy Lane Industrial Estate, has scooped the prize of £200 of M&S vouchers
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Presenting company's double win at awards
A HARTLEBURY presentation and communication company has been presented with two prestigious awards for its impressive 25th anniversary campaign. Earlier in the year the DRP Group started a series of re-launches and expansions which culminated in a gala
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Cider house boss to rule industry body
A FEMALE cider maker is now at the core of the industry after becoming the first woman to head its leading organisation. Helen Thomas, the MD of Weston's Cider, is the first female face of the National Association of Cider Makers in its 85-year history
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TORN APART
DERELICT factory buildings in Worcester have become a haven for arsonists and vandals, with three break-ins and fires in four days this month alone. The buildings, in Brickfields Road, Warndon, have been plagued with vandals since the last business left
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Hands up if you're against the plans to merge schools
"HANDS off" was the message from parents to Worcestershire education bosses who arrived at a Worcester school to talk about plans to merge it with a neighbouring one. The clear message was sent out by about 80 mums and dads who met county council representatives
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Jonathan has set a fine example
By flying out to Pakistan and putting his own life at risk in order to save lives, Jonathan Wharrad has shown that he "has what it takes": courage, physical and mental prowess, and endurance (Jonathan's rescue bid in 'quake zone, October 13). I would
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Almonry's a treasure
THE Almonry is a treasure. Last week's headline, " Museum's £63K Debt", is misleading and should be looked at in an entirely different way. Any public money used to support the Almonry Tourist Information Centre & Museum is taxpayers' (our) money
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Rainbow International
EXPERTISE and attention to detail are key to the increasingly successful restoration and repair business started more than seven years ago by Cheryl and Colin Spencer-Brown. Retained by major insurers to carry out loss adjustment and repairs and restoration
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Saxtys - Bar Restaurant Club
WHATEVER the occasion, there's one Hereford venue that aims to hit the spot every time for everyone, offering versatility, flexibility and above all, quality, to its discerning customers. Saxtys in Widemarsh Street is one of the very few family owned
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Moreton
OLD TRANSPORT: A talk on road travel and transport in Gloucestershire during the 18th century was given by Nicholas Herbert at Moreton Local History Society's October meeting. He described how a journey from Gloucester to London could take up to four
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Not just about the running cost
I would like to correct an unfortunate impression created by your front page item about the Almonry Heritage Centre (officially it has not been a museum for several years) and its funding. When the Almonry building was transferred to the town by the Rudge
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Celebration of best pleasures
LIFE'S greatest pleasures - food, sex and Elvis, they claim - are celebrated in a new play teaming a top theatre company with a leading writer. Cooking with Elvis is by Lee Hall, who wrote Billy Elliot, Spoonface Stienberg and the BBC's Ted and Alice
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Italian opera to raise roof
VERDI'S opera masterpiece, Rigoletto, is all set to raise the roof at Malvern Theatres when a popular opera company pays a four-day visit. The Compagnia d'Opera Italiana di Milano has visited Malvern three times before and is bringing the original Italian
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Bowled over by Brahms evening
Kington Choral Society Brahms Evening ANYONE who considered Brahms just a composer of symphonies and a violin concerto was enlightened by Kington Choral Society's Brahms Evening on Saturday. This began with a piano duet - three Hungarian Dances played
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Really special people
FIVE Hereford teenagers star in a short film showing at London Film Festival. Special People by Justin Edgar is one of six short-listed films in the 2005 best short film competition. Director Justin approached the students at the Bishop of Hereford's
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Talented Shaw is a seasoned actor
ONE of the most talented actors of screen and stage, Martin Shaw, takes centre stage in one of the most celebrated pieces of drama. Robert Bolt's renowned play, A Man for All Seasons, comes to Malvern Theatres as part of a select national tour prior to
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Bush cricket's cheerful song can be short-lived
THE relatively mild and sunny weather we have experienced this autumn has given me the opportunity to look at some wonderful insects which are not only beautiful to look at but have the most melodic song. I am talking, of course, about grasshoppers and
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Highway Dave hits road to home
HIGHWAY Dave and The Varmints will be taking to the stage for a hometown gig in Stourbridge next week. The country and western outfit (left) will be supporting US western soul band The Hacienda Brothers at The Broadway, Norton, on Monday October 24. The
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Punky popsters
Bowling For Soup Wulfrun Hall Wolverhampton PUNKY American popsters Bowling For Soup rocked Wolverhampton's Wulfrun Hall when they made a return visit on Monday. The colourful four-piece from Wichita Falls, Texas, belted out a plethora of power pop tunes
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The 60th year of Al Stewart at hall
IT'S a way off now from Year of the Cat but it could be the year of Al Stewart. The 'rock troubadour' is celebrating his 60th birthday this year and is on tour with music from what he calls his finest body of work to date - A Beach Full of Shells. He
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Church Lench
PARISH COUNCIL: The council met on October 3 No applications have been received for the vacancy on the council. A new notice advertising for co-option on November 28 will be placed in the notice board, and in the Arch Messenger magazine, asking for applications
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Kidderminster Male Choir Annual Concert Kidderminster Town Hall
I DON'T remember ever seeing the members of Kidderminster Male Choir giving their guests a standing ovation, but that is what happened on Saturday night. The Sirens, aka Janine Smith (piano), Dawn Foxall (mezzo) and Diana Sharp (soprano), totally enchanted
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Oliver! Civic Centre, Stourport, Until Saturday
A SWEET-FACED little boy as Oliver and a superb character actor as Fagin, and you cannot fail with a production of Oliver Bart's masterpiece. Timmy Spalding, 11, is excellent as Oliver, not only looking the part, but singing well, and he was word perfect
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Fun-gus foray
A WALK-in structure inspired by fungus which visitors can smell and touch forms the heart of a new exhibition celebrating Hereford-shire Festival of Fungus. Portal, a multi-sensory interactive sculpture made entirely of recycled materials, is the work
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Monologues at theatre
CONTEMPORARY monologues will be performed at Kidderminster's Rose Theatre next week. Up Close and Personal will be presented by the Swan Playwrights in association with The Nonentities and will run from Wednesday, October 26 until Saturday, October 29
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Tale of mystery on stage
ACTORS from the Looking Glass Theatre will perform a mysterious tale at two Wyre Forest venues next month. The play, which is called The Headless Horseman, tells the story of a village squire and a curse placed upon his family. It has been organised as
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Autumn concert
AN autumn concert featuring Vivaldi's Gloria will be held at Kidderminster Town Hall on Saturday. Members of the Stourport Choral and Operatic Society will be performing Schubert's Mass in G, Vivaldi's Gloria and John Rutter's Magnificat. The concert,
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What's on in city and county
October events/talks 20 Illustrated talk by Elgar Statue sculptor, Jemma Pearson. All Saints Church, 7.30pm, 01568 613513. 22 Scribble Workshop, Great Hall, The Bishop's Palace, Hereford, 10am-12.30pm. 22 Coffee Morning, Dilwyn Cedar Hall, 10.30am. 22
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Chinese whispers
ART College lecturer Lee Hassall has returned from Beijing where he was selected to participate in the Dashanzi International art festival. His work included film, a series of walks and sculpture and was exhibited at the 798 factory - built by the Russians
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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. Later in the month, on October 24, Arthur Brown brings his All Stars Band to Aggborough for
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Library fun for young
CHILDREN aged between seven and 12 can make their own bird feeders at Stourport Library on Tuesday. To book a place for the activity, which will run from 2pm until 3.15pm, contact Stourport Library on 01299 822866.
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Dancing for joy at awards
YOUNG performers from a Kidderminster dance school have scooped top awards after competing in an annual festival. The dancers from Expressions School of Dance, based at Holy Innocents Community Centre in Stourport Road, competed in numerous categories
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Fun of circus
JUGGLING, stilt walking and a comedy music car will be among the attractions at a circus party on Wednesday. The All Laughter Show, presented by The Sandow Clowns Slapstick Theatre Company will take place at 11.30am and 2pm at Kidderminster Town Hall.
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Marrying the Mistress, Everyman, Cheltenham
FIRST things first - yes, there was an Aga. The symbol of the Joanna Trollope lifestyle sat defiantly on the set of this, the first stage adaptation of a novel by one of Britain's favourite authors. Her work, notably The Choir and The Rector's Wife, have
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Duo entertain parish
SHULA Oliver, violin, and Joseph Middleton, piano, will be presenting the next Parish Music concert at St Barbara's Church, Ashton-under-Hill, on Saturday October 29. Parish Music organise concerts of classical music in the country churches within the
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Jonathan has set a fine example
By flying out to Pakistan and putting his own life at risk in order to save lives, Jonathan Wharrad has shown that he "has what it takes": courage, physical and mental prowess, and endurance (Jonathan's rescue bid in 'quake zone, October 13). I would
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Neighbourly act in ragwort issue
The Country Land and Business Association are reported in the Journal as urging landowners to deal with the ragwort which is increasingly infesting the countryside. For those of us trying at some expense in effort and money to clear our land, it is frustrating
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When country did its duty...
THROUGH your columns might I just draw your attention to the importance of the Battle of Trafalgar and our victory, and of the men who brought it about, despite the many hardships they endured. We should look at our flag, and be very proud of most of
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Medford set to go back to their roots
WORCESTER rockers Medford will be getting into the party mood at the weekend when they play a concert at the city's Marr's Bar on Saturday night. The band - fronted by Richard Webb - play lively cover tunes, and audiences can expect songs from acts such
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Parents call for new law
THE PARENTS of a Bewdley teenager who died in a road accident say they feel "totally let down" by the justice system after a charge of causing death by dangerous driving was not pursued against the driver. Sixteen-year-old Jamie Holden was killed last
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Pet snatched and sold on
Anti-social actions 'making life hell' DOG snatchers appear to be operating on a Kidderminster estate after two incidents came to light on the same day. A chihuahua, which slipped out of its owner's garden on the Foley Park estate on Saturday, was picked
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Cinema plan nears reality
PLANS for a second Kidderminster cinema as part of a new leisure complex could be moving closer to reality. Stephen Clee, leader of Wyre Forest District Council has revealed that three companies have expressed an interest in building a cinema on the KTC3
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Tributes paid as priest dies
A DEDICATED parish priest, who served Kidderminster for 16 years after retiring from a long ministry in London, has lost his battle against cancer. Rev Michael Foizey, had been ill for several months, and the 81-year-old died in Kidderminster Hospital
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Night porter wins pay-out
A SECOND night porter at a Cookley block of luxury flats has won a compensation claim for unfair dismissal after being accused of tampering with a security system. Michael Woodward, of Upton Road, Kidderminster, was awarded a total of £3,481 at Birmingham
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Friends inspire winning design
THE plight of homeless young people inspired a Kidderminster College student to design a poster promoting a temporary accommodation service. Sadie May Dyas's design has been turned into posters displayed throughout schools and colleges for Wyre Forest
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Evesham
GARDENING CLUB: Evesham Gardening Club will be meeting on Tuesday, October 25 at 7.30pm in Wallace House. Mr G T Harrison will give a talk on A Photographic Journey and refreshments will be served at the end of the meeting. Admission is £1 and all are
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Harvington
PARISH COUNCIL: At the parish council meeting held last Wednesday evening, all councillors were present but no members of the public, so no public forum was necessary and the meeting moved immediately to matters on the agenda. Three items gave councillors
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Hill & Moor
PARISH COUNCIL: Bench Seats - The chairman extended a vote of thanks to Mr Ron Miller and others who helped in securely fixing in place the bench seats supplied by the Jubilee Committee. The cost of fixing was £52. BT Telephone Box - The clerk had contacted
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Moreton
OLD TRANSPORT: A talk on road travel and transport in Gloucestershire during the 18th century was given by Nicholas Herbert at Moreton Local History Society's October meeting. He described how a journey from Gloucester to London could take up to four
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Change for the better?
IT'S a fact of life that people become more resistant to change as they grow older. As the years pass by, most of us become more set in our ways. However, we should not dismiss such foibles out of hand - and especially with regard to elderly citizens
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Celebration of best pleasures
LIFE'S greatest pleasures - food, sex and Elvis, they claim - are celebrated in a new play teaming a top theatre company with a leading writer. Cooking with Elvis is by Lee Hall, who wrote Billy Elliot, Spoonface Stienberg and the BBC's Ted and Alice
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Italian opera to raise roof
VERDI'S opera masterpiece, Rigoletto, is all set to raise the roof at Malvern Theatres when a popular opera company pays a four-day visit. The Compagnia d'Opera Italiana di Milano has visited Malvern three times before and is bringing the original Italian
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20/10/05 - Ladies hit by first defeat of season
WORCESTER Ladies suffered their first defeat of the season when they lost 29-14 at Clifton after failing to capitalise on having most of the possession. It took Clifton 15 minutes to put the first points on the board, a penalty, after a constant build-up
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20/10/05 - Sixways girls star for England
ENGLAND Women's tour of New Zealand continued on a winning note with Geoff Richards' side registering an impressive 40-8 victory over a New Zealand Invitational XV at the North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. Skipper Kim Shaylor, of Worcester, led the way
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Judo: Just champion!
EMILY Watson is Samurai Judo Club's latest success story after beating the cream of the country's young players to be crowned British Junior Champion. The 11-year-old, who is rated as a potential future international, triumphed at the competition in Sheffield
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Boxing
KIDDERMINSTER'S former British Junior boxing champion Pat Griffin is in training for a return to the ring after rediscovering his love for the sport. The 21-year-old middle-weight hung up his gloves 18 months ago after becoming disillusioned with boxing
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Karate
KIDDERMINSTER'S Tsunami Shukokai Karate Club clinched the Kimura Cup for the second year running after boasting the best player at the national tournament. Sensei Solfrid Daniels got her hands on the trophy after winning gold in the ladies black belt
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Centre in line for top award
STAFF at Stourport Sports Centre are celebrating after being short-listed for a prestigious award recognising help they have given to a disabled Kidderminster man. Workers are keeping their fingers crossed after being nominated in the Health and Wellbeing
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Men's hockey round-up
Stourport STOURPORT men's first team slumped to their first defeat of the National League North Division season when they lost 3-2 to Leek in agonising fashion. Phil Lashford's men looked to have done enough to claim a well-earned point when they came
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Ladies hockey round-up
STOURPORT ladies kept their impressive start to the Midland Conference campaign rolling by walloping Warwick 8-3 away from home. Braces for Fran Moss, Melissa Kennedy and Leanne Matthews did the damage, while skipper Holly Lashford and Kerry Walker were
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Golf round-up
Wharton Park A MEMORIAL bridge has been unveiled as a new feature of the Wharton Park course in honour of three club stalwarts who have passed away. The stone bridge has been located over the stream in front of the 18th green near the clubhouse. It is
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Sessions for blood donors
Blood donors are being invited to attend sessions taking place today at the Civic Centre, Stourport. Session times are 1.30pm until 3.15pm and 4.30pm to 7pm.
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Darts
RED Lion B moved up to joint fifth in the Banks's Bewdley Darts League with a convincing 6-1 rout of winless Wribbenhall Social. They got off to a flyer taking the first five legs and although Social pulled one back Adam Phillips and Darren Edwards sealed
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Lights switch-on 'will be best yet'
STREET performers and traders are being asked to get involved and make this year's Stourport Christmas lights switch-on the best yet. The event, which is being held on Friday, November 25, will feature a special Yuletide market in New Street for the first
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Table tennis
JIM'S Gym D were the Kidderminster Table Tennis League's top scorers this week, with a 9-1 victory over Baggeridge. Other results Division One: Bewdley CC A 7, RB Iron 3; Franche A 5, Jims Gym C 5; Harriers D 3, Harriers B 7; Jims Gym B 6, Jims Gym A
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Chess
KIDDERMINSTER Chess Club B had to settle for a draw in their opening Wolverhampton League Division Two match. Visiting side Boldmere St Michaels won the Third Division championship last season, and arrived in confident mood. At one time Kidderminster
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Gymnastics
MORE than 100 members of Wyre Forest Gymnastics School competed on all four pieces of apparatus - vault, bars, beam and floor - at the Hereford and Worcester County Championships on Sunday. In total 112 of the club's gymnasts took part with many of them
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Swimming
FOLLOWING relegation to Division One last year, Wyre Forest Swimming Club are hoping to bounce back to the first division of the West Midlands Speedo League, and started their campaign in style. Wyre Forest were actually leading until event 26, when they
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Volleyball
CLEOBURY Mortimer Volleyball Club got their 25-year anniversary celebrations up and running with a victory in their opening West Midlands Men's Volleyball League Division One match. Despite having a depleted side because of injuries, they ran out 3-2
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From the archives
100 Years Ago October 21, 1905 It is difficult to know how magistrates can act when they have expert evidence before them, for if there be one professional witness on each side it is almost certain their evidence will be diametrically opposed. Such was
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Doorman fined for exposure
A "PIECE of drunken horseplay" cost a doorman his job at a carpet firm and £700 at Worcester Crown Court. Daniel Brighton pulled down a barman's trousers and underwear, exposing his private parts in front of women. The incident happened in Redwoods nightclub
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Boy's bike stolen
A BOY helping a friend mend a puncture on his bicycle tyre had his own bike stolen while he was doing his good deed. The victim was with other youngsters at Kidderminster's Brinton Park basketball court at about 3.30pm on October 9. He turned his back
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JCB truck snatched
A JCB forklift truck worth £35,000 was stolen in an overnight theft at Shenstone, near Kidderminster. Police believe offenders took the seven-litre all terrain telescopic model from a compound in a field next to the Granary Hotel in Heath Lane between
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Car parts stolen
POLICE are appealing for information after parts were taken from four vehicles in Kidderminster at the weekend. Three of the incidents involved Subaru Impreza cars in Sutton Road, Greatfield Road and Plimsoll Street. Lights, grilles, and other parts were
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Given chance to avoid jail
A CONVICTED burglar who received stolen goods from another raid has been given a chance by a judge to avoid a custodial sentence. Police found a rucksack and gloves at Mark Simpson's home and he claimed they were borrowed from a friend but they had disappeared
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Octoplus Boldings
Wednesday: Mick Jameson (Middy Midland League) 62-10 (Sycamore 45, corn and pellet, carp and tench 5lb), Alan Jordan 52-4 (Sycamore 24, caster, carp and bream 4lb), Paul Cartwright 45-13 (Chestnut 13). Thursday: Eric Bancroft 90-14 (Chestnut 7, maggot
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School burglary trial delayed
A 24-year-old Stourport man who denies burgling a school has had his trial put back for the preparation of DNA evidence. Mark Hewitt, of Manor Lane, pleaded not guilty at Gloucester Crown Court in September to stealing a Panasonic CD stereo and a laptop
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Marks Tackle
Saturday Open, 27, River Severn: M Haines (Marks Tackle) 7-13 (pole, eels and perch), S Pierpoint (WB Clarke) 7-9 (bleak), M Nicholls (Marks Tackle) 7-1 (bleak), T Chalk (Shimano) 6-14, S Braithwaite (Bromsgrove) 5-10. Opens are held on the River Severn
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Gilt Edge AC
Woodside fisheries: John Gale 27-6, John Eggington 19-4, Frank Guest 15-3, Paul Garbett 12-13. Sunday's contest will be on the canal, Kinver Freeliners' water at Stewponey, for the R Gudgeon Bowl. Members are asked to telephone the secretary for details
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Wasting money, ignoring voters
ON October 6, a 17-page report was delivered to the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust, detailing a number of proposals that will address the £20 million deficit the trust is suffering. These proposals include a number of ideas and plans - some good
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Stourport Swifts
IT looks like being a long, barren season at Walshes Meadow after Stourport crashed out of the FA Trophy at the weekend. And least it means Swifts boss Roy Rencher can now concentrate on winning the most vital thing this season - the battle to stay in
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Tomkinsons AC
A contest will be held on Lyttelton waters 44-79 on Sunday. The draw will be made on the bankside near peg 70 at 8am. Members are asked to note that parking behind Stourport Leisure Centre is no longer free. Wrens Nest AC Canal 11-14: J Brokes 7-2, T
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Bewdley Town
BEWDLEY were furious at leaving Market Drayton empty-handed after giving the West Midlands League Premier Division leaders a real fright during a 3-2 defeat. They opened the scoring on 20 minutes when Lewis Pountney beat the keeper to the ball to volley
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Civic centre questions
I FOUND Councillor Campion's reply (in October 13 issue) to my letter about a new civic centre interesting, but short on substance. He does not answer two vital questions - where is the new centre to be built, and how will putting up a costly building
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Delivering safety message
IT'S that time of year that I feel I must write to your letters page reminding the newsagents of Wyre Forest about the duty of care they owe to the paper boys/girls they employ. I have seen several of these children on their rounds riding bikes in the
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Pupil sent home for bald style
A VALE teenager has been told to stay away from school because his hair is too short. Ben Johnson had his head shaved at the weekend because his parents say they were concerned about a suspected outbreak of head lice at Prince Henry's High School, in
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College refutes porn statement
I WISH to comment on an article in last week's Shuttle/Times & News concerning the college lecturer who downloaded pornography. The article correctly reported that the court was told Anthony Machiocha was encouraged to engage in such activity "after
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Old Bear AC
Seniors, Canal: J Wyatt 3-12, S Boulter 3-4, M Jones and E Rowe 1-15. A juniors contest will be held on Saturday on the Stackpool, draw at 9.30am. There will be a knockabout for the seniors on Sunday on the Stackpool, draw 7.30am - honoraries will be
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Looking for St George's photos
LATER in the year I hope to publish some recollections of St George's infant and junior schools, Kidderminster, in the middle of the 20th century. I have been unable to obtain any photographs of the insides of these buildings at that time (or indeed any
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Golden Maggot AC
Allan Hubble won the match on the River Severn at Lady Ham, Ombersley. Fishing as a guest, the Wilden Pool Fishery owner took roach and perch on the feeder, using maggot hook bait. Keith Clarke took second place and the match points, fishing the pole.
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Proud Vale dad of a Navy hero honoured by the Russians
A FORMER Church Lench man who played a pivotal role in the rescue of a mini submarine and its seven-man crew in August has been decorated by the Russian president Vladimir Putin. Captain Jonathan Holloway, the British naval attache in Moscow, received
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Six-a-side
UNDEFEATED Kidderminster Six-a-side League champions Ocean Designs had a scare as they came back from 3-0 down to beat Loom and Shuttle 6-3. Other results: Ads Lads 2, Artois Athletic 0; Showboat 3, Viaduct 1; Dreamers 3, Allen Buildings 0; Golden Balls
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£50,000 on taxis to get clubbers home
YOUNG people living in rural areas are set to benefit from a £50,000 council injection to help them get back home from nightclubs and parties safely. Wychavon's rural transport scrutiny team have come up with a pilot dial-a-ride taxi service which is
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Alleged road rage attack is 'filmed'
EVESHAM police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in which an aggressive driver was photographed or filmed as he stopped and harassed another driver. The incident happened on Friday afternoon at about 1.15pm on a road between Harvington and Atch
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Adult five-a-side
THE early leaders of Cleobury Mortimer Five-a-side Football League Division One are Knowbury Villains, who beat Spice Boys 2-1 and Coreley 3-1 on the first night. Other results: The Macc Lads 2, Vic Colts 1; The Macc Lads 1, Gregory's Lakes 1; Mozers
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Deadly drugs stolen in theft
Police have issued an urgent warning that two stolen capsules of adrenalin could kill if injected incorrectly. "If the ampoules - small, sealed capsules holding a solution for an injection - each containing 1ml of adrenalin are injected directly into
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Man loses £7,500 in card clone scam
POLICE have warned people to be vigilant with their bank details after a Badsey man had £7,500 stolen from his account. The money went missing between October 6 and 11 and the incident is part of a growing problem for police and banks. PC Paul Adams,
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'Enough is enough' gipsy appeal is told
CLEEVE Prior residents told the inspector at a gipsy site appeal held in the village that 'enough was enough'. Chairman of the Residents' Association Richard Beddows told him that gipsy sites had been increasing in numbers over the last 20 years, but
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Let's keep noise out of workplace
WORKERS at Wychavon District Council are being encouraged to keep the noise down to protect their health. As part of the European week for health and safety at work the council is focussing on noise ahead of new legislation which comes into force next
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Cleobury Mortimer
CLEOBURY MORTIMER will be Wyre Forest's only representatives in round three of the Powergen Junior Vase after storming past Stoke Old Boys with a 40-0 victory. A friendly rivalry has been struck between the two club's with end of season friedly fixtures
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Kidderminster Carolians
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians enjoyed a break from their tough start to the Midlands Three West North season with a friendly fillip over Bromsgrove seconds, who they beat 16-7. There were many changes to the side originally selected, as Olly Toms, Lee Southerton
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Pregnant woman's drug addiction
A PREGNANT teenage drug addict faces the grim prospect of delivering her baby in prison. Karen Niblett appeared in court yesterday, seven months' pregnant and charged with shoplifting offences. Worcester Magistrates' Court heard how the 19-year-old crack
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Chaddesley Corbett
CHADDESLEY Corbett's Matt Jackett set a club record with his six-try haul in the 62-5 friendly victory over Warley. Altough Warley play at a higher level, Chaddesley adopted a no fear approach with Pete Goodyear bagging a brace and Andy Barham also crossing
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Rugby tables
RUGBY: Mids 3 West North P W L F A P Sutton Cold 5 5 0 151 44 10 Bridgnorth 5 5 0 110 31 10 Lichfield 5 4 1 165 37 8 Ludlow 5 4 1 111 79 8 Wolverhampton 5 3 2 131 79 6 Old Yardlns 4 3 2 119 89 6 Old Eds 5 3 2 74 58 6 Wednesbury 5 2 3 69 127 4 Shrewsbury
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Preece defends his goal-shy City strikers
WORCESTER City manager Andy Preece admits his strikers are feeling the tension in front of goal. A chronic lack of goals have been chiefly responsible for the St George's Lane club's miserable start to the Nationwide North campaign. Worcester lie in the
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Christie's ban bonus
ANOTHER Christie mystery has been solved after Kidderminster Harriers discovered their star striker can play in the FA Cup this weekend. Five-goal Iyseden Christie was handed his fifth yellow card in Tuesday's 2-1 LDV Vans Trophy win over Darlington,
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Cup draw booster for clubs
WORCESTER Wanderers and Droit-wich Spa have been handed home draws in the Powergen Junior Vase third round. The city side will entertain Midlands Four West (South) rivals Harbury, from Warwickshire, who are third from bottom in the table. Droitwich, from
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Ladies hit by first defeat of season
WORCESTER Ladies suffered their first defeat of the season when they lost 29-14 at Clifton after failing to capitalise on having most of the possession. It took Clifton 15 minutes to put the first points on the board, a penalty, after a constant build-up
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Pershore win derby
PERSHORE Town won 2-1 at Bewdley Town last night in a Worcestershire Senior Urn first round clash. But Archdales '73 lost 2-0 at bottom-of-the-table Kenilworth Town in Midland Combination Division One. In Midland Floodlit Youth League fixtures, Worcester
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Pennies from Evans for Stu?
HARRIERS boss Stuart Watkiss will ask the board for money for reinforcements after Saturday's FA Cup tie - with full back Wayne Evans on the brink of quitting Aggborough, writes Mat Kendrick. But with the club still in a perilous financial predicament
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Hatswell and Sheldon get Darlo men quaking Harriers 2 Darlington 1
THE 696 fans who passed up the chance of watching Champions League football on the telly in front of a warm fire with a cold beer in hand were given their just rewards by their Harriers heroes, writes Mat Kendrick. Henry or Hatswell and Rooney or Russell
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Bottom club calls the Shots to fell wasteful Harriers Alrdershot 1 Harriers 0
DEFEAT in the military town of Aldershot has split Harriers' barmy army into two camps - those that think Stuart Watkiss should be barracked and those who want to see him soldier on, writes Mat Kendrick. If only his troops would have stood to attention
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Wribbenhall WI
MEMBERS have been invited to join the Remembrance Day parade to St Anne's Church on Sunday, November 13. A wreath-laying ceremony will take place at All Saint's Church, Wribbenhall, at 4.15pm, to be followed by a service at 4.30pm. Members took craft
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Kidderminster Cycling Club
ON Sunday, there will be two rides. The A ride, which will start at 9am, will head for Ridge Hill, near Much Marcle, in Herefordshire. The B ride, setting out at 9.30am, will visit Hanbury Hall, Droitwich. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook,
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Kidderminster and District Archeological and Historical Society
ON Wednesday at St George's Church annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, Jeff Carpenter will give a talk about "Aspects of Victorian Worcester". The meeting will start at 7.30pm, and visitors and new members will be welcome. For further details, call
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Kidderminster Camera Club
ON October 10, Dave Johnston judged a three-way inter-club competition, between Kidderminster, Hagley and Tettenhall. On Monday, the first league competition will be held. Meetings are held every Monday at Baxter Church Hall, Bull Ring, Kidderminster,
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Franche WI
THE Leys group meeting was held at Franche, when the main speaker was Dr Katherine Swift. She illustrated her talk about her work in restoring the Dower House garden at Morville Hall, Bridgnorth, with slides. Following the talk Daphne Knight entertained
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The 60th year of Al Stewart at hall
IT'S a way off now from Year of the Cat but it could be the year of Al Stewart. The 'rock troubadour' is celebrating his 60th birthday this year and is on tour with music from what he calls his finest body of work to date - A Beach Full of Shells. He
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Ramblers Association
THE Wyre Forest group's next event will be a six-seven mile walk at Church Stretton on Sunday. Ramblers are asked to meet at New Road car park, Kidderminster at 9.30am, and to take a packed lunch. Contact the walk leader on 01562 66020 for further details
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Rock trio hit the airwaves
THREE school friends from Evesham have released a trio of CDs and recently won a county competition. As the band Rictus they have been producing their own material for the past three years and their latest album, Anything But, has a rocky, punk sound.
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Royal Naval Association
ON Friday, November 11 at 11am, at Kidderminster War Memorial, the Kidderminster branch of the association will hold its annual act of remembrance to the fallen in all conflicts. The mayor and charter trustees, along with all ex-service associations with
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West Midland Bird Club
TONY Wharton gave an illustrated talk entitled "Faces of Nature" to Kidderminster branch. He explained a naturalist photographer's work and how it had three dimensions - illustrative and, therefore, educational, pictorial and creative. The talk covered
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Friends indeed
A STREET collection by Wyre Forest Friends of the Earth in Bewdley raised £83.88.
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20/10/05 - Bracken retracts 'mints' claims
WORCESTERSHIRE'S new Australian pace bowler Nathan Bracken has backed down from his claim that mint sweets may have helped England win the Ashes. Australia's batsmen were baffled by the reverse swing bowling technique during England's 2-1 series victory
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Tablers net cash at quiz
IT was a case of cash for questions when Bewdley 41 Club backed Operation Covert. The club, made up of former Round Table members who have reached the 40-year age limit, organised a quiz at the Black Boy Hotel in Bewdley and raised £25 from entry fees
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October 20, 2005
"YOU can only kick the Government so many times" were the words of an occasional Labour rebel MP to me as we walked to the division lobbies to vote on the Identity Cards Bill. This, to me, explained the fact that the Third Reading of the Bill was passed
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Terry Waite The Ramada Hotel Wednesday
THERE cannot be many people who are unfamiliar with the story of Terry Waite's five-year incarceration in Beirut, but the chance to hear about the experience from the man himself proved a popular choice with Bewdley Festival-goers. Waite did not disappoint
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Richard Digance Ramada Hotel Thursday
CONVINCING a room full of people to do elephant impressions may seem like a challenge but comedian Richard Digance managed it with great ease at the Bewdley Festival. As he recited the poem Eric the Elephant during his comedy set, the Ramada Hotel audience
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Oliver! Civic Centre, Stourport, Until Saturday
A SWEET-FACED little boy as Oliver and a superb character actor as Fagin, and you cannot fail with a production of Oliver Bart's masterpiece. Timmy Spalding, 11, is excellent as Oliver, not only looking the part, but singing well, and he was word perfect
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GPs offering free flu jabs
WYRE Forest residents and parents of children who are at risk from flu are being urged to take advantage of free vaccinations available this winter. Those considered "at risk" includes anyone with asthma, diabetes, a serious heart, chest or kidney condition
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Warning over cleaner gang
POLICE are appealing for information after a series of thefts from offices in Bidford and surrounding area by thieves posing as window cleaners. The offences have been taking place between noon and 2pm on weekdays. The offender walks into an office carrying
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Cancer duo in research walk
CANCER victims Elaine Major and Chris Kaler are celebrating this week after completing a sponsored walk which has netted hundreds of pounds for research into the disease. The two women, who both work at Brompton House residential home for the elderly
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20/10/05 - Discipline is key area for improvement
THE win against Leeds was a crucial result for us and keeps us in the right half of the table and in touch with everybody. The biggest positive we can take out of it is that we got the win and other results went our way. But we can only improve on what
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20/10/05 - Christie's ban bonus
ANOTHER Christie mystery has been solved after Kidderminster Harriers discovered their star striker can play in the FA Cup this weekend. Five-goal Iyseden Christie was handed his fifth yellow card in Tuesday's 2-1 LDV Vans Trophy win over Darlington,
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My part in the rescue of a Russian submarine crew
'Within two hours of an official offer of help, it had been accepted and we were doing what we could to advance the take-off time of the C17 and in the end we managed to shorten the preparation time by four hours and the plane left Prestwick Airport in
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Monologues at theatre
CONTEMPORARY monologues will be performed at Kidderminster's Rose Theatre next week. Up Close and Personal will be presented by the Swan Playwrights in association with The Nonentities and will run from Wednesday, October 26 until Saturday, October 29
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Tale of mystery on stage
ACTORS from the Looking Glass Theatre will perform a mysterious tale at two Wyre Forest venues next month. The play, which is called The Headless Horseman, tells the story of a village squire and a curse placed upon his family. It has been organised as
