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Teddies light up lives in Romania
PEOPLE in Worcestershire and Herefordshire have been raiding their toy boxes to help bring some cheer to children in a poverty-stricken area of Romania. They have been making child's play of a target by the Diocese of Hereford to collect 500 teddy bears
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Calm Keelan fetches the ambulance for his sister
A BRAVE eight-year-old boy called for an emergency ambulance crew after his little sister fell ill and started to have convulsions at their Droitwich home. Keelan Merry, who lives with his mother Michelle and five-year-old sister Alexandra in Charles
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Glad to make the journey to those battle-torn fields
HIGH on a hill, the lone piper is silhouetted against a thin autumn sun, the haunting notes of his lament carried on a biting northerly wind far away across the rolling fields of Picardy. A huddled group of visitors stands in quiet reflection. Each one
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Vandalism will force up tax bill
A CASH-strapped parish council faced with a spate of vandalism has decided it cannot afford to repair the damage. But parishioners in Kempsey will have to foot the bill next year, along with extra costs of improvements at the Community Centre, through
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I survived mouth cancer but will you be so lucky?
A MALVERN man who was given six months to live after being diagnosed with throat and tongue cancer has spoken out to raise awareness of the condition during Mouth Awareness Week this week. Tony Baker was diagnosed with oral cancer at the base of the tongue
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Town bids for cash injection - Two-year project offering share of £2.7m
NEW life could be breathed into Kidder-minster town centre if a bid for a share of £2.7 million being made today is successful. The town has been shortlisted as a contender for a two-year project, part funded by the European Social Fund, and is now one
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Closure 'will be considered'
A HEALTH boss has revealed that an option to close and sell off Kidderminster's beleaguered hospital is on the table - although it is unlikely to gain favour. Nevertheless, the proposal will have to be considered as part of the consultation exercise being
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Prove it's TB - angry owner
THE distraught owner of hand-reared pet cows has accused Government vets of bully-boy tactics in refusing a stay of execution after they were tested positive for bovine TB. Eight of 100 beef cattle at Lower Snead Farm, Pensax, tested positive but the
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Selfless duo's bravery prize
A KIDDERMINSTER policeman who went to the assistance of a man being attacked by a 30-strong armed mob with his female partner has had his bravery officially recognised. PC Nick Oldnall, 38, of Spennells, an officer with West Midlands Police, received
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Woodland giants make way for new generation
TREES planted in Wyre Forest during the 1920s have been felled to enable a newer generation to thrive. Thirty-nine Douglas firs - known as the Woodland Giants - were cut down over four days by experts from Dorset. One of them, Ray Sillence, at 73, was
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Children In Need
Stepping out to boost fund IT is Children in Need time again and Wyre Forest residents are lending their support to the appeal by taking part in conventional and unusual fund-raising activities. People of all ages are taking part in events for the BBC
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Homeless man freed from jail
A JUDGE concerned over the plight of a homeless man released him from jail when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. Michael McCormack had been sleeping in the doorways of blocks of flats in Hurcott Road, Kidderminster, upsetting residents by his anti-social
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Fair lady weds her professional hubby
TWO Wyre Forest performers who have played man and wife on stage are celebrating after tying the knot in real life. Professional singers and actors, Jonathan Darby and Claire Worboys, were married at St Leonard's Church in Ribbesford on Saturday, September
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Former MD awarded £8,000 in tribunal win
A KIDDERMINSTER former managing director has been awarded more than £8,000 after successfully denying a Government department's claim he was not an employee and unqualified to receive the money. Ken Merry's firm, Emkay Computer Services Ltd, of Sandy
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TV show to feature building
A TELEVISION programme featuring one of Kidderminster's most reviled buildings will not be shown until the middle of next month, at the earliest. Crown House, in the Bull Ring, will be included in Demolition, a four-part series looking at a "dirty dozen
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Four projects benefit from lottery scheme
CASH totalling more than £18,000 will boost community projects in Wyre Forest. In the latest round of grants announced under the Lottery's Awards for All scheme, four causes will benefit. The biggest amount possible - £5,000 - goes to Wyre Forest Multiple
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Be cool this winter and give yourself the boot
THERE isn't much to look forward to in the cold wintry months, as days get darker and shorter. Luckily, checking out the season's newest trends brings a little sunshine to everyone's lives - and one of the best things is getting your feet into a new pair
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Mickleton
MICKLETON SOCIETY: Members were addressed by Bob James on the work of Samaritan's Purse. Their main work is providing shoeboxes to overseas orphanages; hence Bob's other name - Mr Shoebox. Bob is area co-ordinator for Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and
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Looking for clarity on country rambles
MANY would-be ramblers are still confused about where they can and cannot go under the terms of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act, according to Emily Fisher, of Strutt & Parker, Moreton property agents. She said problems started with the name
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Chemists
ALCESTER: Lloyds Pharmacy, 51-53 High Street, except Weds and Sats, until 6.30pm. 01789 400122. Hopkins Pharmacy, 4 Hopkins Precinct, Mon-Fri to 6.30pm. 01789 762634. No rota Sunday and public holidays. BIDFORD: Colin Harris, Bidford Pharmacy, 17 High
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Hospices Lottery
1st (£1,000) 21547, Droitwich; 2nd (£100) 17536, Worcester; 3rd (£50) 15415, Sidmouth.
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Real Legion of friends
I KNOW my friends in the Royal British Legion would agree, that helping with the annual Poppy Appeal is most rewarding. Standing in Evesham High Street and enjoying a chat with many who pass-by who contribute to our worthy cause is sheer joy. We get tired
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Theatre picked for new Leigh play
A NEW Mike Leigh play is touring just six regional theatres as part of the National Theatre's Spring Tour - and Malvern has been chosen as one of the venues. Two Thousand Years is Leigh's new play which sold out its entire five-month run at the National's
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Wheel appeal
KIDDERMINSTER'S motor racing sensation Nathan Freke is being inundated with offers by leading race teams after his best ever performance in the Walter Hayes Trophy at Silverstone. Freke, who was presented with his third-place trophy by motor-racing legend
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Motor racing
KIDDERMINSTER racing driver Nathan Freke's stock continues to rise after a starring role earned him a place on the podium at the Walter Hayes Trophy meeting at Silverstone. With over 150 entrants, the event was the biggest FormulaFord 1600 meeting in
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Swimming
WYRE Forest Swiming Club have been handed a cash boost for coaching as a lasting legacy of member Claire Cashmore's Paralympics success. The club received a cheque for £500 from the Lady Taverners in recognition of Cashmore's great achievement in winning
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What's On Guide
Thursday, November 17 Brian Yeates presents Black Country Night Out, Civic Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets on 01789 207100 or www.civichall.co.uk Brilliantly Birmingham & DanceXchange present Bash!, The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst
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Cricket
STOURPORT Cricket Club partnered up with Loughborough Cricket Club for a tour in Barbados, but returned without a victory from three matches. In the first game, hosts Dover were reduced to 133 all out in their 30 overs, but the tourists did not bat well
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Trivia
WOOD Colliers, of the Bewdley Trivia League, became the first team in Wyre Forest to break 70 points, when they thrashed The George 72-44. Other results: Harriers 41, Black Boy Hotel 49; Station 51, Red Man 51. Black Boy won their third match in succession
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Residents pay their respects
HUNDREDS of people across Wyre Forest joined together on Sunday and paid their respects to those who lost their lives in conflict. War veterans stood alongside youngsters in a series of events throughout the towns and villages in the district to mark
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Basketball
KIDDERMINSTER Cobras suffered a narrow 68-59 defeat at Redditch in the West Midlands Premier League after being hit by injuries. Cobras had the early initiative but struggled when Mark Bonsor and Paul Phelps limped off. Even so, Kidderminster were just
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Three Kings Parade leading to switch-on
EXCITEMENT is building in Stourport as the town gets ready to turn on the festive spirit when the Christmas lights switch is flicked next week. More than 5,000 people are expected to descend on the town for the event taking place on Friday, November 25
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Tributes paid to agent Ken
THE funeral has taken place of a Stourport estate agent, who had been brought to the town from South Wales as a child by his parents so he would not have to work in the coal mines. Ken Davies was born in Aberdare in 1934 and began his schooling next to
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Indoor tennis
INDOOR tennis courses for the winter season will commence at Kidderminster Youth House, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster, later this month. The courses will be available for adults and teenagers, and will teach tennis techniques, strike zones, percentage
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From the archives
100 Years Ago November 18, 1905 Under the auspices of the South Worcestershire Liberal Association, a lantern lecture entitled "Liberalism and the Worker," was delivered at the Old School, Bengeworth, on Monday evening by Mr. A. E. Cornish, Mr. Henry
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Players to focus on comedy
ROWNEY Green Players presents Peter Gordon's comedy Out of Focus at Rowney Green Peace Hall, starting tonight. The story is based around a church hall annexe where a series of over-bookings have been made, bringing together a Brownie troop meeting, a
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Pallets grabbed
STEEL pallets worth £20,000 have been taken in the theft of an articulated lorry trailer at Hartlebury. Police have alerted scrap metal dealers to be wary if they are offered pallets of the type taken from Midland Haulage Services, at Crown Lane, Waresley
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Warrant issued
A JUDGE issued a warrant for the arrest of a burglar after he failed to appear at Worcester Crown Court to be sentenced. Nicholas Walker, 24, of Worcester Road, Kidderminster, is accused of breaching a drug treatment and testing order imposed for burglary
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Car stolen while driver pops into shop
A DRIVER who left a car engine running while they popped into a Kidderminster shop returned to find the vehicle had been stolen. Police warned drivers to switch their engines off if they left their vehicles unattended following the theft of the £3,000
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Lyttelton AA Veterans
Round Seven: Brian Hill 49-15, Brian Rutland 32-0, Jim Gould 31-5, John Moon 31-4, Roy Conde 25-12, Pete Knowles 24-12. Len Evans won the Summer Leauge with 124. The annual Fur and Feather will be at Woodland View on Wednesday, and breakfast is included
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Wrecked signs could lead to 999 delays
STREET name plates are being targeted by vandals, according to furious councillors. The damage is running up hundreds of pounds in bills to replace them, said Liberal, Fran Oborski. She explained: "The latest signs to get destroyed by mindless vandals
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Gilt Edge AC
Kingsnordley, Moorhen: John Gale 30-0, Paul Garbett 15-3, Graham Rosser 7-5. The next contest will be on Sunday at Stourport, Lyttelton pegs 10-36. Members should telephone the secretary on 01562 824651 for details.
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Banksiders AC
The latest contest was fished at Larford, Arena Lake, having to be switched from the River Severn due to the high volume of water. The lake produced a good haul of small carp, perch and skimmer bream. Arena Lake: Dennis Mol 21-13-8dr, Rob Mountford 20
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Vandals attack play area
A PLAY area that was refurbished at a cost of £100,000 earlier this year has been attacked by vandals. Damage estimated at £300 was caused to the Springfield Park facility in Kidderminster when hooligans threw paint over it. The white emulsion was splattered
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Being treated like a human being
AS a recent in-patient at Kidderminster Hospital, I feel compelled to highlight the positive experience I had. I hope this letter will help to increase the awareness of what our hospital has to offer, in terms of facilities, treatment and staff professionalism
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Regent AC
An extra contest will take place on Sunday at the Hundred Pool, Great Witley, with the draw at 8am at the venue. Contact 01299 822320 for details.
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Woodward Grosvenors AC
Willow Marsh Whispers Pool, Sunday: G Mansell 16-12, T Cooke 11-12, J Middleton 5-14, B Burrows 4-3, S Campbell 3-6. The Fur and Feather will be contested on Sunday, December 11 at Moorlands Farm Silver Pool. Anglers should meet at 8am at the venue, for
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Why should we suffer?
I WAS deeply upset that Jacqui Smith, the Labour MP for Redditch, could suggest that the already down-graded Kidderminster Hospital should suffer further cuts to avoid any cut in services at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch. The people in the Kidderminster
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Wolverley Village
Wolverley Village Putting Green is a day-ticket stretch of the River Stour at Wolverley, Kidderminster. Chub, roach, perch and gudgeon, can be caught simply trotting a stickfloat with bronze or red maggots as bait. This short, 3ft to 6ft deep, stretch
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Better ways to beat terror
I WAS surprised, and saddened, that five out of six residents giving their "View from the street" (November 10 edition) were in favour of detaining terror suspects without charge for 90 days. I was, however, gladdened that our MP, Dr Richard Taylor, voted
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Swifts latest
STOURPORT Swifts boss Roy Rencher is hoping the introduction of yet another new player will help turn the tide after admitting his team "can't buy a win at the moment". The Walshes Meadow manager is set to hand a Southern League Division One West debut
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Moorlands Farm
Sean Isaew, of Stourport, came third in the Monday Cost-Cutter at Moorlands Farm, when 10 fished the Meadow Pool. Result: Gary Kirkham (Droitwich Angling) 86lb 2oz (peg 8), Paul Webley (Midland Bears) 83-13 (11), Isaew (Stourport) 66-7 (57). Wednesday
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Furnace Mill Fishery
Steve Henderson took the honours on Mucky Meadow Pool, fishing peg 54 where his catch of 63lb 6oz was mainly carp. Dan Bache was second from peg 34, with 55-1, which included four perch weighing in at 6lb 3oz. In third place was John Savings, fishing
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'Light' banner is taken
VANDALS have stolen a banner advertising this year's Rotary Club Tree of Light event in Evesham. The 10ft x 2ft banner was attached to the railway railings at the bottom of Greenhill last Tuesday morning, but by Tuesday afternoon it had gone. Rotary Club
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Warning after dogs hit by virus
I THANK the Shuttle/Times and News so very much for printing my letter on October 27, concerning the sudden illness of my two dogs while staying in my caravan in Bewdley. The vet now says it is a virus, and that these viruses are always about and can
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Singer's band ambition
AN aspiring singer and St Augustine's High School pupil is looking for fellow musicians to help him form a band. Roy Magara, 16, is looking to recruit a keyboard or piano player, bass player, an electric or acoustic guitarist and a drummer to play a mixture
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Bewdley
BEWDLEY Town were baffled at not beating Bromyard in West Midlands League Premier Division after a disallowed goal and a missed penalty forced them to settle for a 1-1 draw. Boss Craig Payton named the same side that put seven past Smethwick the previous
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Concern at vote
WHO exactly did Dr Taylor think he was representing when he voted against the 90-day Terrorist Bill and also the Fox-hunting Bill? Surely he should have tried to get local reaction to these important issues before casting a vote one way or the other.
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Chaddesley
CHADDESLEY Corbett's West Midland League Division Two lull continued with a 3-0 defeat at Penkridge. Penkridge scored after 30 seconds, and Marvin Whitter had a golden chance to equalise but over-ran the ball when clean through. Just 10 minutes later
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Poole Hall
Wednesday Open, Heron: Alan Willson 44-0 (44), Kevin Perrin 43-0 (50), Brian Waklyn 24-10 (19). Sunday Open, Heron: Len Willey 18-5 (42), Dave Weaver 16-7 (16), Harry Botfield 15-8 (46).
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Readers £2,000 for Legion
EVESHAM Journal readers and advertisers have helped raise more than £2,000 for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. The money comes from proceeds of the sale of a special publication to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World
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Happy Charlotte gets art coursework back
A TEENAGER who lost her art coursework at an Evesham shopping centre is delighted after receiving it back. Charlotte McSwiney from Badsey left her art A3 black folder on a bench outside Next, a clothing store on Friday, November 4 while sitting with friends
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For the Love of running
A mother and daughter are among the many volunteers who will take part in Evesham's first Christmas fun run to raise money for Leukaemia Care. Serious and fun runners will gather for the run on Sunday, December 4 to help raise money for people suffering
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Bretforton declares itself independent
FED-UP with the deprivations of the state a mutinous group of Bretforton residents has decided to break away and held the inaugural Bretforton Independence Day yesterday. Inspired by the 1950s Ealing comedy Passport to Pimlico, the self-appointed Bretforton
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Six-a-side football
MASTERS still set the pace at the top of the Kidderminster Six-a-side League table, with an emphatic 11-0 victory over Paramount. Other results: Ads Lads 1, Golden Balls 7; Loom & Shuttle 5, Chelsea Rejects 1; Inter Redspeed 0, Running Horse 3; Allen
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Many turn out to pay war tribute
RECORD numbers of people in the Vale and Cotswolds turned out to pay homage to the servicemen and women who died for their country in war. The turnout was excellent at Evesham's Remembrance Day parade last Sunday, organised by the town council. And more
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Football tables
NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE P W D L F A P Exeter City 17 10 4 3 32 16 34 Grays Athletic 16 9 6 1 40 19 33 Accrington 16 10 2 4 29 23 32 Stevenage 16 9 3 4 30 21 30 York City 16 8 4 4 29 16 28 Halifax 16 8 4 4 23 17 28 Morecambe 16 8 2 6 26 16 26 Hereford 16
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No Stamp of approval for Harriers referee
STEVENAGE 3 HARRIERS 1 A Harriers old boy might have put his Stamp on Stevenage's success - but it was the young referee who delivered the telling blow to Harriers, writes Mat Kendrick. Gavin Ward's decision to award a controversial penalty to Boro, seconds
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Chaddesley Corbett
Chaddesley Corbett are still breathing down Stourport's necks in the North Midlands South Two title race after a 19-8 victory at Clee Hill. Nick White kicked four penalties and a conversion with Matt Jackett scoring the only try when another White kick
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Rugby tables
MIDLANDS THREE WEST (NORTH) P W L F A P Lichfield 8 7 1 307 79 14 Sutton Cold 8 7 1 220 91 14 Bridgnorth 8 7 1 184 61 14 Ludlow 8 6 2 193 128 12 *Old Eds 8 6 2 132 86 10 Wolverhampton 8 4 4 182 152 8 Old Yardlns 8 3 5 148 169 6 Wednesbury 8 4 4 111 185
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Horsman wins his front row struggle
POWERFUL prop Chris Horsman has shaken off an ankle injury to make his second start for Wales on Saturday. The Worcester Warriors pack ace is favoured ahead of Adam Jones amid sweeping changes from head coach Mike Ruddock for the Millennium Stadium clash
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Rowing duo look for national glory
ATHLETES Alex Look and Anna Bailey have stepped up their training for the UK's biggest mass participation indoor sporting event. The duo will tackle the British Indoor Rowing Championship at Birmingham's NIA on Sunday. Worcester's Bailey, 54, won a gold
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Adams double fires Worcester success
WORCESTER Men's Firsts showed no mercy at Stratford, taking advantage of a dismissal for the hosts by winning 4-0 in Coaching Solutions Midlands One. Worcester dominated the opening exchanges and took the lead after a well-worked move by Ewan Bell was
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Astley WI
ON November 2 Marjorie Whiting reported on the group meeting at Areley Kings, and Irene Hoare talked about the half-yearly meeting, at the Civic Centre, Stourport, when the guest speaker was deaf musician Paul Whittaker. Doreen Parfitt told of her visit
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Look, but don't touch, those pretty toadstools
WE have had a long, mild and damp autumn to date with very little, if any frost - once again quite unusual climatic conditions. This has resulted in a colourful autumn, but not exactly in the way we have come to expect. In previous years I have often
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Police step up action after village crimewave
POLICE action is being stepped up in Broadway following the story in last week's Journal about the rise in crime. A meeting took place in the village last Friday between police chiefs and villagers to assure them that extra resources were being brought
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Angel artist Christine spreads her wings
A BROADWAY artist is showing off her creative flair with an angel art exhibition next month. Christine Barnett, who lives and works in the village, will be opening up her home for the public to buy and view her work on December 2, 3 and 4. Her work has
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Classical Music Society
CHRISTOPHER Morley gave his sixth presentation of recorded music for the society, which began as "The Italian Connection" but became "Pictures of Italy", representing music by composers who were inspired by that country. Mendelssohn wrote his fourth symphony
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Stourport Floral Art Club
JULIE Pearce was the October 31 demonstrator, accompanying her arrangements with stories of her love of sport. The first arrangement was dedicated to Riding for the Disabled, then she depicted tennis, sky diving, potholing and rock climbing. On Monday
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Wyre Forest Camcorder Club
DEREK Saunders made a return visit at the November 8 meeting, and showed films of mainly British and European wildlife. He visited the Picos Mountains in northern Spain and Andalucia, and members saw footage of the flora and fauna there, as well as shots
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Breathe Easy Malvern and Worcester
THE group's Christmas meal will be held on Monday, December 12 at Seaborne Inn, Kempsey, 12.30pm for 1pm. Any member, with partner/carer or friend, wishing to attend, must book soon, as the room will only accommodate 38 people. The annual meeting will
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Stourbridge and District Car Protection
ALTHOUGH the Lye High Street fund-raising charity shop has had a most successful second year, the branch may be forced to reduce its opening hours due to a lack of volunteers. Rob Hall, public relations officer said that at the moment there is a small
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Farmers: Put a partridge in a fair lea
FARMERS are being encouraged to plan their Entry Level Schemes around the needs of the much-loved but declining grey partridge. According to Peter Thompson, the Game Conservancy Trust's farmland biodiversity officer, farmers had already responded enthusiastically
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Wetlands work makes progress
THE Water for Wildlife Partnership, a joint initiative between Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Severn Trent Water, the Environment Agency and South Staffordshire Water is going from strength to strength delivering wetland conservation work in the Midlands
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Bank urges care in diversification
FARM businesses planning to increase income through diversification are being urged to make sure that their expectations are realistic and their planning foolproof before taking the plunge. Although almost half of all farm businesses in the UK are supplementing
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Police officer's delight at MBE
A KIDDERMINSTER-based police officer chatted about road safety matters with Prince Charles as he received an MBE. PC Julian Turner, traffic management officer with West Mercia Constabulary's North Worcestershire division, had been awarded the accolade
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Residents' joy at flood boost
FLOOD defences along Severnside South in Bewdley have been completed - three weeks earlier than expected. Workmen put the last brick in place on Friday afternoon but will remain on site until January, completing work on Gardeners Meadow car park and the
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Church Lench
PARISH COUNCIL: Resignation of councillor - no applications have been received. 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 to fill the vacancy.
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17/11/05 - We must roar back with Bristol victory
FOR all the excitement around the England game at the weekend, it was a wrench being away from Edgeley Park when the lads played Sale. Away at the league-leaders are the sorts of games you don't want to miss -- even if you can't play you want to be there
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Brian's music lives on for wife Maggie
NOTHING can fill the empty void left by the sudden death of a loved one and no-one knows that better than Moreton resident Maggie Padley, whose husband died from a rare lung disease at 57. Brian Padley died 14 months ago shortly after he was diagnosed
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Popular novel will be brought to life
A POPULAR Terry Pratchett novel will be brought to life in Areley Kings this week. The Stourport Three Arts Guild will present Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents from today until Saturday. Pratchett's book, which was adapted for the stage by Stephen
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Evening of suspense promised
FAMILIES will enjoy an evening of laughter, suspense and storytelling next week. The Looking Glass Theatre Company will present The Headless Horseman at Clows Top Victory Hall on Friday and at Cookley First School on Saturday. Performers will re-enact
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Something to talk about
PUPILS from Pershore High triumphed in an Eyres-Monsall debating competition against Malvern. The teenagers from Pershore High School sixth form Sam Fowles, aged 16, and Peter Everitt, 17, entered the annual event which was founded by MP Sir Michael Spicer
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MP learns of flood defences
FLOODING and flood prevention concerns for residents of Pershore and Sedgeberrow prompted West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer to meet with Environment Agency officials at the House of Commons last week. Sir Michael was told of 'advanced arrangements
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Cinema - Elizabethtown (12A)
THEY might be the darlings of Hollywood's young set but Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst fail to sparkle in this cheese-ball flick. Bloom is particularly unsavoury, as Drew Baylor, a shoe designer who loses his firm a billion dollars and decides the easiest
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DVD - The Descent (18)
DESCRIBED by some as the most significant Brit chiller since 28 Days Later, this film fails to live up to expectations, giving plenty of blood and gore but missing out the horror. The tale is fairly simple - six women on a caving trip who get trapped
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DVD - The Company of Wolves (18)
ALTHOUGH based on the classic children's fairytale Little Red Riding Hood, this film is definitely one for the grown-ups. A little girl is retold the fairytale by her grandmother and begins to fantasise about being the red-cloaked young lady. The film
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CD - Red Book, Texas
GROWN-UP pop to appeal to the masses is the name of the game for this band's latest foray into the music market. Like their previous albums, Red Book is more of a slow burn than a big bang and bears all the hallmarks of classic Texas. The album represents
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Amazing musical
MORE than 130 Bidford people will be taking part in a musical extravaganza in the village in January to launch the anniversary celebrations of St Lawrence's Church. The parish church will be 800 years old in 2006 and a full diary of events has been planned
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My heart op gets funding
AN Evesham man will undergo a hole in the heart operation next week - just days after he was told health chiefs were not prepared to fund it. Richard Edwards, who needs the operation before he can have a hip replacement, said his GP told him on Monday
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Blooming good cause
A BROOM councillor along with residents from the village have planted Breakthrough Breast Cancer crocus bulbs. The team of four keen gardeners, Councillor John Hendey along with Elizabeth Uggerloese, parish clerk, and resi-dents Roger and Victoria Barrett
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Sounds of music set to ring out
THE sounds of music and singing will fill Worcestershire County Museum this weekend. There will be a "hands on instruments" workshop on both Saturday and Sunday with Andy Casserley and participants will get the chance to examine and play a variety of
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Young voices
YOUNG singers will be in the spotlight at an autumn concert at Kidderminster Town Hall tomorrow night. Wyre Forest Young Voices, Kidderminster Choral Society's youth choir, will present Autumn Leaves at 7pm. Tickets are available from Kidderminster Library
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Russell to share his passion
A KIDDERMINSTER performer is offering to teach young people with a passion for singing. Tenor Russell Painter, who studied at the Guildhall School of Music, is hoping to give singing lessons to young people from the age of six who enjoy singing and prepare
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Fladbury
PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the meeting: Recreation ground benches: It was reported that additional work to the bench supports was needed as well as re-planking. This would be done in due course. Land Registry: The clerk is to arrange a visit to Coventry
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Harvington
REMEMBRANCE SERVICES: Harvington First School's Remembrance Service took place in the school hall on Friday and was attended by parents and several members of St James' Church congregation. The children filed in silently and stood solemnly holding their
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Mickleton
MICKLETON SOCIETY: Members were addressed by Bob James on the work of Samaritan's Purse. Their main work is providing shoeboxes to overseas orphanages; hence Bob's other name - Mr Shoebox. Bob is area co-ordinator for Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and
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Chemists
ALCESTER: Lloyds Pharmacy, 51-53 High Street, except Weds and Sats, until 6.30pm. 01789 400122. Hopkins Pharmacy, 4 Hopkins Precinct, Mon-Fri to 6.30pm. 01789 762634. No rota Sunday and public holidays. BIDFORD: Colin Harris, Bidford Pharmacy, 17 High
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Tom Conti learns lesson in love in witty Stoppard play
TOM Conti, one of Britain's most gifted and versatile comedic actors, is set to star in The Real Thing at Malvern Theatres. This hilarious comedy takes an insightful look into marriage and writing, emotional fidelity and intellectual integrity, high art
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Real Legion of friends
I KNOW my friends in the Royal British Legion would agree, that helping with the annual Poppy Appeal is most rewarding. Standing in Evesham High Street and enjoying a chat with many who pass-by who contribute to our worthy cause is sheer joy. We get tired
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What's On Guide
Thursday, November 17 Brian Yeates presents Black Country Night Out, Civic Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets on 01789 207100 or www.civichall.co.uk Brilliantly Birmingham & DanceXchange present Bash!, The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst
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Rita gets re-educated
THE classic story of a working-class Liverpool girl's hunger for education will be brought to life by the Swan Theatre's amateur company in Worcester. The group presents a revised version of Willy Russell's Educating Rita, which tells the tale of Frank
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Show gets REAL about women
DANCE experts ACE Dance and Music return with a new production touring venues in Malvern and Solihull this week. REAL explores what it means to be female, looking at sexuality, body image, and changing fashions through time, bringing a celebration of
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Singer's band ambition
AN aspiring singer and St Augustine's High School pupil is looking for fellow musicians to help him form a band. Roy Magara, 16, is looking to recruit a keyboard or piano player, bass player, an electric or acoustic guitarist and a drummer to play a mixture
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Politically incorrect play in town
THE relationship between a dying man and his nurse is one of the central themes of the new play Mompesson's Well which comes to Evesham Arts Centre next week. The play is the second production by Kayelle, the brainchild of Norton couple Lynn and Kim Davies
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Venice captured in oil
THE Wold Galleries Autumn Exhibition in Moreton intro-duces paintings in oil by Ron Baker, a highly talented artist who studied at Camberwell School of Art and was tutored by artists including Euan Uglow, Frank Auerbach and Patrick Proctor. He also studied
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Church Lench
PARISH COUNCIL: Resignation of councillor - no applications have been received. 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 to fill the vacancy.
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Popular novel will be brought to life
A POPULAR Terry Pratchett novel will be brought to life in Areley Kings this week. The Stourport Three Arts Guild will present Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents from today until Saturday. Pratchett's book, which was adapted for the stage by Stephen
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Panto fun to boost hospice
THE Summerfield Amateur Showstoppers will be performing in Mother Goose to raise money for Kemp Hospice. There will be a performance tomorrow at 7.30pm and two performances on Saturday at 12.30pm and 7.30pm, at the Chain Wire Club, Oldington. For further
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Win guide to Roman Britain
WITH the dramatic story Rome featuring on BBC2, the Shuttle/Times and News has teamed up with map-makers Ordnance Survey to give away 10 copies of their map and guide to Roman Britain. Produced by Ordnance Survey in collaboration with the Ancient Monument
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Theatre - Kindly Keep It Covered Wythall Theatre Company November 9-12, Kingsley Theatre
FARCE is a hard thing to get right and even harder for amateur groups but occasionally you are lucky enough to witness a polished performance that brings non-stop laughter and top quality entertainment. And Wythall Theatre Company certainly pressed the
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Autumn concert in Abbey
PERSHORE Choral autumn concert will be held in Pershore Abbey on Saturday, November 26. Tickets can be bought from Carole Oliver on 01386 860389 or from Blue, Broad Street, Pershore or choir members.
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Cinema - Elizabethtown (12A)
THEY might be the darlings of Hollywood's young set but Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst fail to sparkle in this cheese-ball flick. Bloom is particularly unsavoury, as Drew Baylor, a shoe designer who loses his firm a billion dollars and decides the easiest
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CD - Red Book, Texas
GROWN-UP pop to appeal to the masses is the name of the game for this band's latest foray into the music market. Like their previous albums, Red Book is more of a slow burn than a big bang and bears all the hallmarks of classic Texas. The album represents
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Sounds of music set to ring out
THE sounds of music and singing will fill Worcestershire County Museum this weekend. There will be a "hands on instruments" workshop on both Saturday and Sunday with Andy Casserley and participants will get the chance to examine and play a variety of
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Russell to share his passion
A KIDDERMINSTER performer is offering to teach young people with a passion for singing. Tenor Russell Painter, who studied at the Guildhall School of Music, is hoping to give singing lessons to young people from the age of six who enjoy singing and prepare
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Charity evening at club
A CHARITY evening in aid of Breast Cancer Care will take place in Stourport tomorrow. It will be held at the Riverside Club, Stourport Boat Club and there will be live music from rock band, Test Pilots. The charity provides information, practical assistance
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DJ spinning high after contest win
A KIDDERMINSTER DJ is hoping to turn his hobby into a career after winning a radio competition. Steve Guest, of Leonard Avenue, first started DJ-ing in his spare time 10 years ago after being inspired by a friend. Last month, he entered a competition
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Big night for northern soul
A LEGENDARY DJ who played the first and last ever records at a popular northern soul venue will be spinning the discs in Kidderminster on Saturday. Russ Winstanley was a regular DJ at Wigan Casino, which was one of the many popular northern soul clubs
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DJ spinning high after contest win
A KIDDERMINSTER DJ is hoping to turn his hobby into a career after winning a radio competition. Steve Guest, of Leonard Avenue, first started DJ-ing in his spare time 10 years ago after being inspired by a friend. Last month, he entered a competition
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The Kingfisher, Malvern Theatres
THROWBACK theatre is probably an appropriate way to sum up The Kingfisher. While some classic plays transcend their time, others are very much of it. Such is the case with William Douglas Home's genteel story of a man and woman who, but for twists and
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The Revenger's Tragedy - Forum, Malvern
It would have been easy for the stage to have been the star of this production by the Malvern Theatre Players. Malvern's resident amateur company constructed a dazzling re-creation of the theatre as it was in Shakespeare's time - and some companies would
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Glenn squeezes in date at hall
AS one half of the songwriting team behind the band Squeeze and now a successful solo artist, Glenn Tilbrook will be in Worcester later this month. He has perfected a signature style marked by brilliant melodic invention, cheeky humour and slice-of-life
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Welsh choir's first city visit
A TREAT is in store for music-lovers when the world-renowned London Welsh Male Voice Choir makes its first visit to Worcester to give a concert in the Cathedral this Saturday. The concert is being held in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief to raise funds
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Month's misery from fireworks
CORRECT me if I am wrong, but I was under the impression that Fireworks Night was on November 5. Why then, I wonder, have some people been letting fireworks off every night since the clocks were altered at the end of October? Every night, as soon as it
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Vale Mayor's week
Monday, November 7. Attended a meeting of Evesham Twinning Association. Tuesday, November 8: Spent morning doing a spot of shopping. Lunch with Evesham Rotary Club also attended by several guests followed by a presentation of a cheque for £500 for one
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Get your car set for winter
DRIVERS have been warned to make sure their vehicles are ready to cope with wintry weather. North Worcestershire police traffic management officer, PC Julian Turner, said: Although it has been a mild autumn, we are now into November. "The British weather
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The Kingfisher, Malvern Theatres
THROWBACK theatre is probably an appropriate way to sum up The Kingfisher. While some classic plays transcend their time, others are very much of it. Such is the case with William Douglas Home's genteel story of a man and woman who, but for twists and
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Chaucer and his pilgrims progress to the RSC stage
THE highly theatrical Canterbury Tales will make their first appearance on the RSC's stage this winter - under the sardonic eye of Chaucer himself. The Canterbury Tales is the RSC's first venture into Chaucer and the first major production of all 23 tales
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Tasty advice
CONFUSION over food labelling could be dispelled by a leaflet available from Worcestershire County Council. You Are What You Eat explains use-by and best before dates and clarifies varying descriptions on products. The leaflet also explains ingredients
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The Revenger's Tragedy - Forum, Malvern
It would have been easy for the stage to have been the star of this production by the Malvern Theatre Players. Malvern's resident amateur company constructed a dazzling re-creation of the theatre as it was in Shakespeare's time - and some companies would
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Film rentals chart
1 The Descent 2 Star Wars Episode 3 - Revenge of the Sith 3 Batman Begins 4 Valiant 5 American Pie Presents - Band Camp 6 Amityville Horror 7 Mindhunters 8 Kung Fu Hustle 9 Kingdom of Heaven 10 A Lot Like Love 11 Suviving Christmas 12 Sin City 13 Monster
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Can you do better than this?
IF Father Christmas is flying across your roof and there are reindeer resting in your garden, you could be a winner in an Incredible Illuminations competition. Award-winning garden centre Webbs of Wychbold is teaming up with the Worcester News to find
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17/11/05 - City boss has long-term goal
ANDY Preece insists there is no rush to draft new blood into Worcester City's ranks. The St George's Lane player-manager will be provided with resources to bolster his squad following City's incredible FA Cup success, according to chairman Dave Boddy.
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Glenn squeezes in date at hall
AS one half of the songwriting team behind the band Squeeze and now a successful solo artist, Glenn Tilbrook will be in Worcester later this month. He has perfected a signature style marked by brilliant melodic invention, cheeky humour and slice-of-life
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Church's debate on gays in clergy
CHURCHMEN and women in Worcestershire will hold official talks on the controversial issue of homosexuality in the Anglican clergy. The question of gay people and marriage and their role in the church has been a high-profile national debate for years.
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City's big switch-on will light the night
WORCESTER city centre is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and decorations tonight. The official switch-on of the city and CrownGate Shopping Centre's Christmas lights promises to attract hundreds of residents ready to
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Good advice on keeping warm...
I wholeheartedly support your front page message to prepare for a cold winter. The Times echoes the warning this week. It tells us that wrapping up warm prevents colds is not an old wives' tale. Blood vessels contract when chilled and valuable white corpuscles
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Month's misery from fireworks
CORRECT me if I am wrong, but I was under the impression that Fireworks Night was on November 5. Why then, I wonder, have some people been letting fireworks off every night since the clocks were altered at the end of October? Every night, as soon as it
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Sledgehammer cracks the nut?
What a saga (Journal, November 15), the council cutting down trees to remove the hornets that frighten a lady - seems rather like cutting off your leg to get rid of an ingrowing toenail. It is true that many people are afraid of hornets and the few people
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When running is being ruined
FOR the past 30 plus years, competitive and recreational running has been an important part of my life. However my enjoyment is diminishing rapidly. Do the parents of the young people hanging round near the bell tower in Evesham on Sunday afternoon know
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DJ spinning high after contest win
A KIDDERMINSTER DJ is hoping to turn his hobby into a career after winning a radio competition. Steve Guest, of Leonard Avenue, first started DJ-ing in his spare time 10 years ago after being inspired by a friend. Last month, he entered a competition
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Inexperienced United fail to recover after conceding early goals
Riverway 4 Tenbury United 1 ROCKED by two quick goals midway through the first half, a young and inexperienced Tenbury side went down to their ninth defeat of the season in Division 1 of the West Midlands League at Stafford-based Riverway on Saturday.
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Cinema staff going Potty over fourth Harry movie
HARRY Potter fans will be flocking to The Warehouse Cinema for a 24-hour marathon to celebrate the release of the new film tomorrow. The fourth film in the series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, is released across the country tomorrow and the cinema
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Have your say on buses
BUS users in Wyre Forest will have the chance to meet the people responsible for providing their services. A surgery will be held by Bus Users UK - aboard a First Bus - in Kidderminster's High Street on Wednesday. It takes place from 10am until 3pm. Representatives
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New lease of life for store
THE boarded up former Marks and Spencer store in Kidderminster has been given a temporary new lease of life for the festive season. A Christmas toys and decorations shop has opened in the prime town centre building in High Street, creating more than a
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Toddlers raise £900 for charity
CHILDREN at a Kidderminster nursery waddled their way to raising more than £900 for charity. A toddle waddle by youngsters at Hickory Dickory Dock Day Nursery, at Spennells, saw them dress as ducks for the walk around the garden on the premises. Sponsored
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Raising glass to top award
A FAR Forest publican will be hoping to raise a glass in celebration by winning an industry award that carries a £1,000 cash prize. Adam Giles, who runs the Plough Inn, is one of 18 finalists nationally in the running for the British Institute of Innkeeping
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Olympic hero Darren inspires school pupils
OLYMPIC gold medal hero, Darren Campbell, raced into a Kidderminster school this week to give youngsters a few training tips. Comberton Middle School pupils enjoyed an afternoon of exercise guidance from the international sprinting star, who was awarded
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Top dining
A CAUNSALL woman enjoyed a meal cooked in a celebrity chef's restaurant after winning an internet competition. Alison Prosser, 24, of Orchard Grove, won tickets for her and a friend to dine at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant in London, currently featured on
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Artists inspired by images of riverside
COLOURFUL floral paintings and textiles inspired by the River Severn are among the work of two Bewdley artists on display at the Quay Gallery. Cynthia Pearson and Claire Spencer are exhibiting paintings, drawings and textiles in Severnside North until
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Protest march planned
A PROTEST march for residents angered by the proposed cuts to the Alexandra Hospital is being planned for January. Redditch man Neal Stote was so infuriated after Thursday's public meeting he felt driven to set up his own campaign to oppose the possible
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Awards will honour youth
YOUNG people in Wyre Forest could have their contributions to the community rewarded in a new scheme. Worcestershire County Council's youth service - Youthworcs - has adopted the Tryangle awards, for which nominations can be submitted in a range of categories
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Charity's treble success
BUSY fund-raisers have collected more than £1,200 to help fund vital research into cancer with a hat-trick of charity events. The Wyre Forest committee of Cancer Research UK raised £450 at its popular gardeners' question time, held at Stone Manor last
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Call for repairs to damaged barriers
CHILDREN on their way to a Kidderminster school could be in danger from traffic unless action is taken to repair damaged pavement barriers, a councillor has claimed. Councillor Siri Hayward, a Liberal member of Wyre Forest District Council, is also a
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DJ spinning high after contest win
A KIDDERMINSTER DJ is hoping to turn his hobby into a career after winning a radio competition. Steve Guest, of Leonard Avenue, first started DJ-ing in his spare time 10 years ago after being inspired by a friend. Last month, he entered a competition
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LAND OF SOAP AND GLORY FOR ELGAR STATUE
IT was a case of Land Of Soap And Glory as conservation experts gave the statue of Sir Edward Elgar, in Worcester's High Street, an annual clean. Stephen Geraghty, from from Russcott Conservation, spent more than two days ensuring the composer was scrubbed
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Couple's diamond day
A COUPLE who were separated for more than two years during the Second World War, but managed to keep their romance alive with love letters, today celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary. Kathleen and Alfred Broom were just two of millions of people
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I'm running in the Everest marathon
A WORCESTER man is about to set off in what is regarded as one of the most gruelling marathons in the world in aid of charity. Justin Devereux, of The Hill Avenue, off Bath Road, is taking part in the Everest Mountain Marathon - a 26.2-mile race at an
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How a swimming pool for pigs and massages for cows make for the tastiest meat in Britain
A PINT of beer and dip in the pool is the secret of one county farmer's success. But it is not Craig Walsh, of Lucies Farm, Colletts Green, near Worcester, who enjoys these daily luxuries - it is his pigs instead. Mr Walsh, aged 56, breeds Berkshire pigs
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Chief tells Bradders where to go on walk
THE long arm of the law has pointed BBC Hereford and Worcester's Dave Bradley in the right direction as he walks for Children In Need. The popular broadcaster and Worcester News columnist is taking part in several days of walks across the two counties
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Student cleared of sexual assault
A STUDENT has been cleared of a sex attack at Pershore College's annual Christmas ball. Liam Booles was accused by another 18-year-old student of putting his hand up her skirt and groping her in the grounds on the way back to her accommodation block.
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What's On
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall - Tony Christie. CBSO Centre - Montpelier String Trio (lunchtime). Wolverhampton: Civic Hall - Marillon. Robin R'n'B2 - Stan Webb's Chicken Shack. Little Civic - Flamingo 50 and Sumo. Stourbridge
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Centre's listing status bid fails
STOURPORT campaigners have failed in their bid to safeguard the future of the town's Civic Centre after an application to give the building listed status failed. Members of Stourport Civic Society were told by English Heritage, which works on behalf of
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Residents pay their respects
HUNDREDS of people across Wyre Forest joined together on Sunday and paid their respects to those who lost their lives in conflict. War veterans stood alongside youngsters in a series of events throughout the towns and villages in the district to mark
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Chaplain to give roads message
A HOSPITAL chaplain who helps people come to terms with the trauma caused by road accidents, will be speaking at this weekend's RoadPeace Service of Remembrance. Rev Ian Scott, who has special responsibility for Kidderminster Hospital as a member of the
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Evesham
GARDENING CLUB: Evesham Gardening Club will hold their AGM and Christmas party next Tuesday at 7.30pm in Wallace House, Oat Street. The competition this month is for a Christmas table decoration. Admission is £1 and all are welcome.
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Fladbury
PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the meeting: Recreation ground benches: It was reported that additional work to the bench supports was needed as well as re-planking. This would be done in due course. Land Registry: The clerk is to arrange a visit to Coventry
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Harvington
REMEMBRANCE SERVICES: Harvington First School's Remembrance Service took place in the school hall on Friday and was attended by parents and several members of St James' Church congregation. The children filed in silently and stood solemnly holding their
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Winchcombe
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Today at The Methodist Hall, 12.30pm to 1.45pm. This month's speaker Tom Conda takes members to Santiago de Compostela. Lunch is £1.
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Evesham Mayor's Diary
FRIDAY: 7pm, CPRE AGM at Civic Centre, Pershore. SATURDAY: 11am, Mayor and Consort to open St Richard's Hospice Christmas Fair at The Public Hall, Evesham. 8pm, Mayor and Consort to attend 60s disco in Droitwich by invitation of the Royal British Legion
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Helping Hands
COME to a Rumble in the Jumble in aid of the Vale of Evesham Volunteer Centre at Badsey Village Hall this Saturday, November 19 from 9.30am to 11am. Plenty of bargains. Admission only 20p. The National Kidney Research Fund desperately needs volunteers
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17/11/05 - Horsman wins his front row struggle
POWERFUL prop Chris Horsman has shaken off an ankle injury to make his second start for Wales on Saturday. The Worcester Warriors pack ace is favoured ahead of Adam Jones amid sweeping changes from head coach Mike Ruddock for the Millennium Stadium clash
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17/11/05 - Sanderson takes on New Zealand
WORCESTER Warriors' skipper Pat Sand-erson will take a bite at rugby giants New Zealand after being named in an unchanged England line-up for Saturday's match. Sanderson, 28, continues at number six for the Twickenham showdown between the world champions
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Tom Conti learns lesson in love in witty Stoppard play
TOM Conti, one of Britain's most gifted and versatile comedic actors, is set to star in The Real Thing at Malvern Theatres. This hilarious comedy takes an insightful look into marriage and writing, emotional fidelity and intellectual integrity, high art
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Snooker tickets left
SNOOKER fans must hurry if they want to pocket the last remaining tickets for the visit of former world champions Ronnie O'Sullivan and Steve Davis to Kidderminster tonight (Thursday). O'Sullivan and Davis will compete against Ding Jun-hui and Stephen
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Ladies hockey
STOURPORT Ladies firsts kept their success story rolling with a 4-0 win over Matlock which preserves their 100 per cent record. Melissa Kennedy scored twice and Jodi Vincent and Kerry Walker were also on the mark to keep Stourport top of the Midland Conference
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Men's hockey
Stourport Mens' firsts will need an improved performance at high-flying Bournville on Saturday - despite overcoming Doncaster last weekend. By their own admission, Phil Lashford's side were completely passive during their first half display in their 2
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Volleyball
CLEOBURY Mortimer put in a disappointing display as they lost 3-0 at Loughborough in National Ladies Volleyball League Division Two. They lost the first set 25-20, followed by a 25-22 defeat in the second and a 25-13 loss in the third. As the match wore
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Chess
KIDDERMINSTER Chess Club players failed to win an individual game in their latest Wolverhampton and District League match. John Wrench had a chance to defeat Nicky Walker in the 4.5-1.5 loss at home to West Bromwich, but missed the best line of play.
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Santa's sleigh run
SANTA Claus and his Stourport helpers will take their sleigh to the streets next month to boost charities in the town during the season of goodwill. Stourport Rotary Club, which is organising the charity rides, will also take letters from youngsters and
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Gymnastics
WYRE Forest Gymnastics School finished sixth in the West Midland Recreational Floor and Vault Team under-15 competition with a score of 70.35. Jaina Patel, Alice Elderton, Staci Marshall and Lucy Mattocks competed against 16 other teams at Fenton Sports
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Darts
THERE were some extremely close encounters in the Banks's Bewdley Darts League with several clashes going to the wire. Wribbenhall Social suffered another defeat despite a promising performance against Bowling Club B. Red Lion Acontinued their campaign
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Table tennis
KIDDERMINSTER Table Tennis League's cadet team, comprising A Nutland, M Preece and M Rayner, continued their winning ways by taking all three of their league matches at Leamington to extend their unbeaten run to six. Three Jims Gym teams are dominating
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Running
SARAH Armstrong led a team from Amazing Feet Running Club as the ladies opened their Midland Women's League cross country season at Senneleys Park with a 20th place of the 30 teams. Armstrong came 43rd in 27 minuted 14 seconds, Rachel Ward was 88th in
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Rita gets re-educated
THE classic story of a working-class Liverpool girl's hunger for education will be brought to life by the Swan Theatre's amateur company in Worcester. The group presents a revised version of Willy Russell's Educating Rita, which tells the tale of Frank
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Golden Maggot AC
TIM Jones completed a hat-trick of wins at Woodston Manor on Saturday, to secure the Aggregate Trophy. With just one match remaining, Jones cannot be caught by his nearest challenger, Martin Tayloe. Following a 45lb catch at the Eardiston fishery, he
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Denied charges
A MAN denied five charges of rape dating back to the 1970s when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. Martin Moore, 48, of Broom Crescent, Kidderminster, also pleaded not guilty to indecency with a child. The charges, which involve two girls under the
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Old Bear AC
The next contest is on Sunday on the canal. Those fishing are asked to meet at the back of the football fields for the 7.30am draw. Anyone planning to take part in the Fur and Feather on November 27 should let the secretary know because of booking breakfasts
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Man affected by war horrors
A MAN left depressed by his Army experiences built a fire on his lounge carpet and lay down to die, Worcester Crown Court heard. Wardens at Kevin Stevenson's sheltered accommodation, however, phoned police and he was rescued by a fireman. Watch Commander
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HETA AC
Recent match: K Moss 23-5, P Hardiman 6-6, B Oliver 4-14. There will be a match on Sunday on the HETA Pool, draw at 8.15am.
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Show gets REAL about women
DANCE experts ACE Dance and Music return with a new production touring venues in Malvern and Solihull this week. REAL explores what it means to be female, looking at sexuality, body image, and changing fashions through time, bringing a celebration of
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Purse is snatched
A CROCODILE skin-style purse was stolen from a woman in a store in Kidderminster. The purse, containing £20 and several credit cards, was taken in Iceland in Bridge Street. The offender was believed to be a white woman, in her early 20s, with dark hair
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Bronx AC
Thorns AC match, canal, The Hyde, Kinver: Derek Aston 4-7, Tom Hamilton 3-5, Dave Cole 2-7. Open, on River Stour at Mitton on Sunday: Aston 9-9 (bonus peg), Martin Smith 7-5, Roger Harris 4-10.
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Little to cut from hospital skeleton
I WAS alarmed to read the front page story Hospital Cuts on Agenda? in last week's Shuttle/Times & News. So there is a £20 million overspend? That says to me that the current management team are unable to manage a budget and, indeed, if they have
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Shuttle bus call
I READ, with interest, the letter from Bob Farley, of Bobby's Bus (November 10), and wholeheartedly endorse his sentiments. Most people can get a bus in and out of the town centre, and perhaps a shuttle bus from town to Crossley Park and back to town
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Stourport
RICHARD Burgess struck a last gasp equaliser to earn Swifts a share of the points in this six-goal thriller at home to Taunton Town. Stourport had looked set to hand manager Roy Rencher his first win after easing to a 2-0 lead by the break. But the West
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Kate gives Pudsey a cuddle
GOOD hearted Vale folk are joining like-minded people all over the country this week to raise cash for Children in Need. There promises to be a hive of activity in Port Street, with traders pulling out all the stops to boost the appeal. Superheroes will
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Octoplus Boldings
Wednesday Open: Ed Turner (OB) 52-12 (Oak 8, corn and pellet both sides, carp 7lb), Andy Williams (Telford) 51-12 (Oak 27, corn and pellet both sides, carp 8lb), Arnold Woolhouse (Chuckery) 50-9 (Oak 18). Thursday: Mick Jameson (Middy ML) 46-14 (Hawthorns
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Carer is told to leave her dead dad's home
AN Evesham woman who gave up her home to go and care for her dying father is facing a bleak Christmas after being evicted from his flat. Waitress Veronica Miller continued to live in her father Trevor Harrison's flat in Battleton Road after his death
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Crash drivers remain critical
THE two motorists involved in a car crash in Sedgeberrow last week remain in a critical condition. The drivers who were involved in the head-on crash last Tuesday on the A46 bypass were described as 'critical but stable' by police press officer Richard
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Rare ring stolen in raid on house
JEWELLERS and jewellery collectors have been warned to be on the alert for a rare diamond and tanzanite ring stolen during a burglary. Property worth £1,300 was taken overnight on Monday from a house in St Marks Close, Evesham. The rarest item was a £750
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Grateful to thoughtful taxi driver
I WOULD like to thank the unknown taxi driver who stopped and assisted Luke Webster on Sunday, October 30 at about 10.30pm when he came off his moped near Wolverley. The taxi driver kindly escorted Luke home to make sure he was safe. I would also like
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Junior football
Boys football OLIVER Mulders scored all four goals as Bewdley Town Under-8s beat Wyre Forest Panthers 4-0 in the Stourport and District Youth Football League. Oliver Wood hit a hat-trick to help Wyre Forest Panthers under-nines to their first point of
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Residents give 5,000 shoeboxes to appeal
VALE residents are making a huge difference to many unfortunate children across the world by donating more than 5,000 shoeboxes, as part of the Christmas child shoebox appeal. Residents and school children have been donating shoeboxes over the last week
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Councillors act to tidy up town hall
EVESHAM Town Council is set to take legal action after its attempts to have the ground floor of the town hall cleaned up failed to achieve results. Furious councillors demanded action after clerk Frank Green revealed that letters to the lessees and sub-lessees
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Kidderminster and district
Saturday results Premier: Areley Kings 2, Kinver 0. League Senior Cup, round one: Blackheath Town 11, Cookley Social 3; Gemini P, Cradley Heath P; George & Dragon Colts 0, Brintons 2; Parkdale Rovers 0, Wyre Forest 3; Quarry Bank 5, KS Athletic 4;
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Women's football
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies showed no mercy against Worcestershire County League basement club Pershore Town as they romped to a 10-1 win. Kirsty Roberts hit them for six while Tracy Evans bagged a brace and Sue Stokes and Kayleigh Turner were also
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Barriers could sink business say couple
THE owner of a pleasure cruise company in Evesham says that her business is in jeopardy because of plans to install safety barriers on the River Avon. Geraldine Cooper, who runs Avon Leisure Cruises with her partner Dave Smith, moors the Spirit of Freedom
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'Kind' man is spared prison
AN Evesham man who bit a mother and punched her teenage daughter in the face was spared jail after the girl wrote to court saying he was a 'kind' man. John Ferriman, aged 37, had previously admitted one charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm
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Penn writes his name on team-sheet
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers could hand a Conference debut to promising midfielder Russ Penn at home to York City on Saturday - with Michael Blackwood set to fill in for suspended Wayne Hatswell at left back. Harriers boss Stuart Watkiss - who was braced for
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Kidderminster Carolians
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians refused to be too downbeat - despite their Midlands Three West North losing run continuing with a 30-15 defeat to new leaders Lichfield. The Marlpool Lane men gave their promotion-chasing hosts a scare and it took Lichfield until
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Harriers postbag: Fans have their say
WITH talk of continuing cash problems behind the scenes at Aggborough coinciding with frustrating on-pitch fortunes for Stuart Watkiss's men, Kidderminster Harriers fans have written in to the Shuttle/Times & News to air their views. ON Saturday Kidderminster
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Cleobury Mortimer
Cleobury Mortimer take on bottom-club Harbury in Midlands Four West South with one eye on the following weekend's Powergen Junior Vase showdown with West Bridgford. The league clash was supposed to take place last Saturday but Harbury had cup commitments
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Stourport
Stourport strengthened their grip on North Midlands South Two top spot with a 24-5 victory over Birmingham Civil Service. The clash was closer than the result suggests with Birmingham camped inside Stourport's half for the first 20 minutes. Despite struggling
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Junior rugby
Chaddesley under-14s lost 24-21 at home to Bromsgrove with Adam Sanders crossing the line twice and debutant Ashley Przyszlak once with Steve Harris adding three conversions. There was joy for under-strength Chaddesley under-16s as they beat Bromsgrove
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City boss has long-term goal
ANDY Preece insists there is no rush to draft new blood into Worcester City's ranks. The St George's Lane player-manager will be provided with resources to bolster his squad following City's incredible FA Cup success, according to chairman Dave Boddy.
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Sanderson takes on New Zealand
WORCESTER Warriors' skipper Pat Sand-erson will take a bite at rugby giants New Zealand after being named in an unchanged England line-up for Saturday's match. Sanderson, 28, continues at number six for the Twickenham showdown between the world champions
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Yousafs inflict first defeat on Doncaster
STOURPORT Men's Firsts condemned Doncaster to their first English League National North defeat of the season with a 2-1 triumph. Andrew Appleton put the Yorkshire visitors ahead but Imran Yousaf hauled the town level on 51 minutes and Irfan Yousaf added
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Evesham gain vital first victory
EVESHAM gained their first Coaching Solutions West Midlands Premier win of the season with a 4-3 victory over fellow strugglers Old Halesonians. Despite missing several key players, Evesham started positively with Steve Miller, Mark Armstrong and Seb
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Malvern suffer defeat in bottom of the table clash
MALVERN'S nightmare season continued as they lost 28-17 at Rugby-based Old Laurentians in a fairly scrappy Midlands Two West bottom of the table battle. Malvern had previously been a bogey side for Old Laurentians, never having lost to them, but this
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Shakespeare live on CD is a first
A TWO CD set, The Essential Shakespeare Live, featuring scenes from Royal Shakespeare Company performances from 1959 to 2003, recorded by the British Library sound archive and personally selected by RSC associate director Gregory Doran, is available for
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Politically incorrect play in town
THE relationship between a dying man and his nurse is one of the central themes of the new play Mompesson's Well which comes to Evesham Arts Centre next week. The play is the second production by Kayelle, the brainchild of Norton couple Lynn and Kim Davies
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Chaddesley Corbett WI
THE 85th birthday of the group was held in Chaddesley Corbett village hall on November 2. A New Year's party will be held in the village hall on Saturday, January 28. Menus are available for members to make their choices. There will be no lunch club in
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Cleobury Mortimer Bridge Club
CLEOBURY MORTIMER BRIDGE CLUB - As there is plenty of room at the new venue, the club would welcome new members, as well as visitors. Anyone who has been taking lessons and feels able to join a club is asked to contact Pat Smith on 01299 270592 to book
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Food fair organisers hit back at critics
THE organisers of a festive food and craft fair in Broadway have hit back at critics who accused them of cashing in on an annual event in the village, Hattie and Kate Risdale, partners in English Divine, are holding the event at the Lifford Hall during
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Habberley WI
A TEAM has volunteered to take part in the county quiz. Members visited Moreton-in-Marsh where they went to the market, also calling at Banbury. The trip was organised by Sue Stone. The team has played two skittles matches, and there are two more before
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Kidderminster and District Archaeological and Historical Society
THE Rev Alan White will give a talk on the history of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, on Wednesday in St George's Church annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster. Visitors are always welcome at meetings, which start at 7.30pm. For further details contact
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Kidderminster Cycling Club
THERE will be two rides on Sunday, both starting from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride, beginning at 9am, will visit the Acorn Caf, Church Stretton. At 9.30am the B ride will set off to explore the Tardibigge locks, Bromsgrove. All cyclists
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Franche WI
RALPH Richardson gave a talk on Peru at the November meeting, illustrating his words with slides. A competition for a colourful scarf was won by D Hadwell. Rev Fiona Haworth took a short service in memory of three members who died recently. The Leys Group
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Kidderminster Arthritis Self Help Club
THE next meeting will be on Monday at Holy Innocents Church hall at 2pm. Everyone will be welcome. For further information telephone 01299 826109.
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Stone WI
JOAN Ellis, WI adviser attended the annual meeting. Liz Jinks reported on the group meeting at Brockencote, and Muriel Owen on the council meeting Stone lost the skittles match to Hartlebury by two points. Stella Smith won the Competition Cup. Mrs Ellis
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Venice captured in oil
THE Wold Galleries Autumn Exhibition in Moreton intro-duces paintings in oil by Ron Baker, a highly talented artist who studied at Camberwell School of Art and was tutored by artists including Euan Uglow, Frank Auerbach and Patrick Proctor. He also studied
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Stourport Divers
MAKING use of the lottery-funded equipment, nine new members are half-way through their scuba dive training, and looking for to their first open water dive next month. A new scuba diving course for anyone aged from 12 upwards, and a snorkel course, for
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Friends Social Club
THE Worcester branch of this group for the unattached meetings every Tuesday evening at a public house in or around Worcester, at 8.30pm. Coming venues are: Tuesday, The Oakapple, London/Spetchley Road, Whittington. November 29, The Perdiswell, Droitwich
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West Midland Bird Club
AT the October indoor meeting, the chairman read the WMB C contingency plan in the event of an Avian flu outbreak at reserves, stressing the importance of not touching the birds, securing the area, and contacting Defra. John Robinson gave an illustrated
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Wyre Forest Film Club
ON Tuesday at Kidderminster Library, starting at 7.30pm, the comedy film Italian for Beginners 2, which is given a 15 certificate, will be shown. Lasting one hour 52 minutes, this film, directed by Lone Scherfig, tells of a group of lonely people in early
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Medieval fair will feed swans
A BEWDLEY animal lover will be raising money to help feed the town's swans at a medieval extravaganza on Saturday. Lynne Shaw, who has been feeding the swans that live along the Bewdley stretch of the River Severn for four years, has organised the first
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November 17, 2005
THE backbench Labour rebellion on the Terrorism Bill has shown the Government that it cannot always get its own way with a majority of only 66. The first defeat was on a procedural ploy over a Government amendment to reduce the period of detention without
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Trust's bid for shortlist fails
A PRIMARY care trust which has run community homes for people with learning difficulties in Kidderminster for many years has failed to be shortlisted after the tender came up for grabs. Associate director of the North Warwickshire PCT, Mark Saunders,
