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All adds up to a victory!
Atherstone Adders 0, Pershore 4 THE previous week's draw with Newtown, then leaders of the Coaching Solutions West Midland Division Two, was a good result and it was even more important that Pershore took all three points against a side in the bottom
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Win a shopping spree in Brum
FOR a special Christmas treat why not take up the chance to win a shopping trip to Birmingham? The Worcester News has teamed up with Central Trains to offer one lucky reader the chance to win free return rail fare for two to Birmingham and shopping vouchers
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Night of musical fun
PUPILS and teachers from the Bromsgrove School of Music will be showing off their impressive array of talents at a charity fund-raising concert on Saturday, November 26. The Big Night Out concert is set to be packed with a diverse range of music, theatre
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Society perform classic
BROMSGROVE Choral Society are set to serenade the audience at the Artrix when it performs Rossini's Petite Messe Solonelle on Saturday, December 3. The society is bringing this joyful piece of orchestral work, which is packed with the same verve shown
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Royal Grammar School old boy returns to play special music-and-light concert
A LIVELY and varied programme of operatic songs by well-loved composers is set to be aired at a special concert in aid of the Worcester Appeal For Music And Light. The event, at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, tonight, will feature tenor John Mark Ainsley
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Make a Christmas box for those less fortunate
CHRISTMAS presents are needed to bring seasonal cheer to those less fortunate. St Barnabas Church, Worcester, has appealed for kind-hearted residents to make Christmas boxes for groups, including the homeless and the elderly. Last year, about 400 boxes
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GP practices are running out of winter flu vaccines
A THIRD of GP practices in South Worcestershire have run out of flu vaccine and do not know whether they can have more from the country's dwindling supply. Some patients in the at-risk groups, including those aged over 65 and people with diabetes, heart
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Overalls factory housing set for go-ahead
A BID to build a housing estate on the site of a Worcester factory moved a step nearer when planning officers gave their backing. Plans to build 43 houses - a mix of terraced, semi and detached properties - on the Faithful Overalls site, Northwick Road
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Broadway
GOOD LUNCH CLUB: The November event was held in the parlour of the Lifford Hall. There was a full attendance of patrons and the event raised £145. The committee had announced that the proceeds were to be given to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
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Evesham
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP: Twenty-five members arrived for the informal gathering on November 8. Currently, there is around 33 dining at the New Year festivities - for information on this contact June or Eric. Next meeting is in the conservatory
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Harvington
ST JAMES' CHURCH: The latest Children's Activity Day took place in Rous Lench last Saturday with children and helpers drawn from all four churches in the Arch benefice. Forty-five children in all, many from Harvington, took part in the planned group activities
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Ilmington
SALVATION ARMY BAND: The old stones of the Norman church at Ilmington resounded to the music of the West Midlands Salvation Army Fellowship Band, conducted by Charles King, last Friday. It was a bitterly cold night but those who left the comfort of their
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Shipston
MUSIC SOCIETY: Members have enjoyed two quite different events this month. First, to a concert at Warwick on November 16 to hear the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra with a programme which included Prokoviev's Piano Concerto No 2. This is said to be his
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23/11/05 - Collier poised to make Warriors comeback
GIANT lock Tim Collier has been put on standby for Worcester Warriors' trip to Northampton on Saturday. The 21-stone second-rower has missed the last six matches after undergoing a hernia operation and has not played any part in a Guinness Premiership
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Dual target for Robins
EVESHAM United have the chance in the space of four days to win back to back matches for the first time this season and also improve on a miserable record in knockout competitions. Saturday's rearranged Premier League clash brings Kings Lynn to Common
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Plucky Amy an example to everyone
THE next time you complain about your lot in life and the poor hand of cards you feel that destiny has dealt you, just stand back for a moment and spare a thought for little Amy Lambert. At the age of two, she was diagnosed with leukaemia. Against all
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Reds trip up Gazza's lads
Redditch United 2 Kettering Town 1 IT may have taken more than two months but it was well worth the wait for the Redditch fans who saw this Valley Stadium victory on Tuesday night. The Reds have been picking up points on their travels but home form has
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Sights set on Games
REDDITCH hotshot Stevan Walton is shooting for the stars after finishing among the honours in South America. The 20-year-old, from Vicarage View, Batchley, jetted off to Dubai last week to compete in clay pigeon shooting's World Cup final. And early next
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100 years ago - November 25, 1905
THERE was a large and representative gathering at Beoley on Saturday afternoon, the occasion of the formal opening of the eagerly awaited new reading room and library. The building itself is of red brick. It consists of a reading room, 23ft by 20ft, a
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50 years ago - November 25, 1955
A RECORD which has stayed for the past 13 years for the Poppy Day collection in the Redditch area has finally been broken this year, it was announced on Tuesday. About 150 collectors gathered £542 11s. 6d. for Earl Haig's fund - the highest since 1942
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25 years ago - November 21, 1980
FECKENHAM should have its own parish council in time for the elections in May next year. Villagers were disappointed by the lack of progress made towards setting up their own independent council. But a Redditch Council spokesman told the residents that
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No upset for side
STUDLEY crashed out of the Birmingham County Cup as hosts Stratford Town ran out 8-0 winners. But Studley's hopes of causing an upset were not helped when they arrived at Stratford with the bare minimum of players. The home side, who play in a division
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Reds suffer yet another Valley loss
Redditch United 0 Worksop Town 3 JUST one win at home all season makes sorry reading for Redditch United fans. And there was no let-up in that miserable run at the weekend when three second half goals ensured Worksop returned to Nottinghamshire with all
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"Buzzer" calls time on old side's cup hopes
RED Horse reached the last eight of the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League's Knockout Cup with a seven-goal win over Offenham Rovers. Former Rovers man Nick Burrows banged in a hat-trick while further goals came from Staley (2), Cook and Edwards. Last
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College threaten surprise
ENGLISH College champions Cirencester were given a real run for their money when they faced Evesham's academy side in the second round of the British College Cup. The Worcestershire champions took the game to their opponents from the first whistle only
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Late goals sink ladies
Evesham Utd Ladies 3, Malvern Tn 4 (aet) UNITED lost Sunday's keenly contested Hereford and Worcester FA Challenge Cup second round tie to an extra-time strike. Malvern took a seventh minute lead when Heidi Barlow's free-kick was headed out but fell kindly
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Double up to take points
Evesham Utd Girls U-11 8, FC Phoenix 4 ZOE Mabbott and Ella Parry-Reece both netted hat-tricks as United won an action-packed contest. Danielle Monks joined in the scoring feast to wrap up her side's tally on a morning when Lucy Rogers, Natasha Brotherton
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Hard work earns reward
Redditch 0, Evesham Utd Girls U-12 2 ANOTHER hard working display from the Evesham side brought a deserved victory. Goalkeeper Francesca Meadows and defenders Kate Meadows and Teagan Gillings, though, needed to be at their best to prevent the hosts scoring
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Lose out to Warriors
Kempsey Warriors 2, Evesham Utd U-12 B 1 UNITED were unlucky to lose Saturday's match after a battling fightback after they fell two goals behind in the second half. Warriors struck first and were then denied a second when Tom Bennett saved superbly.
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Six-hit show a winner
Evesham Utd U-10 6, Harvington 1 UNITED produced some of their best football of the season to warm up the spectators on a freezing morning. Their efforts were rewarded with a comfortable victory against spirited opponents thanks to goals from Jack Lowe
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United hit late trophy winner
TAMIKA Mkandawire headed an extra-time winner to give Hereford United a 2-1 success over League One Port Vale in the LDV Vans Trophy second round at Edgar Street last night. Hereford had much the better of the early play and it was no surprise when they
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Silver medal for gymnasts
CITY of Worcester Olympic Gymnastics Club had a successful day at the West Midlands Regional Level Four team competition at Highgate, Birmingham. The team, consisting of Isobel Taylor, Georgia Leonard, Jennie Moule, Roxanne Wharton, Lydia Yates and Aisha
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Red Army ex denies Jones Masters gold
KIDDERMINSTER Samurai Judo Club veteran Paul Jones proved there's life in the old dog yet as he won the silver medal at the European Masters Championships. With 31 countries represented by over 400 top-class players, the opposition was strong. Jones,
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Irish eyes are smiling on city bowler
A YOUNG tenpin bowler achieved a personal best on her way to a gold medal at the Irish Junior Open in Dublin. Nunnery Wood High School pupil Sarah Clements secured a personal record by scoring 662 from three games which helped her to a 20-pin lead. The
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Friendly sides up for skittles awards
THE E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly League is into the cup competitions. Results, Doris Styles Monday: Travellers 411 (N Taylor 51), Hillbillies 413 (D J Faulkner 43); Harrys Heroes 398 (C Heeley 39), Castaways 402 (A Valentine 41); Wasps 376
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Late goals sink ladies
Evesham Utd Ladies 3, Malvern Tn 4 (aet) UNITED lost Sunday's keenly contested Hereford and Worcester FA Challenge Cup second round tie to an extra-time strike. Malvern took a seventh minute lead when Heidi Barlow's free-kick was headed out but fell kindly
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Alfie's a Scrooge!
EASTENDERS star Shane Richie will be treading the boards at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre in its Christmas production of Scrooge. Well known as Alfie Moon in the soap, Richie joins a host of talent starring in the musical extravaganza based on Charles
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Show is comic thriller
SALFORD Priors Amateur Theatrical Society welcomes audiences to its comic thriller, Secondary Cause of Death, this weekend. The company will put on the murder mystery spoof at Salford Priors Memorial Hall on Friday at 7.30pm with two performances on Saturday
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Spa struggle in friendly win
TWO second-half tries by Droitwich were enough to decide the outcome of a desperately poor game of rugby. This friendly fixture should have provided Droitwich with a useful workout before next week's important cup clash with Brackley. However, Droitwich
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Such misery
AS a doddering old bloke in his eighties the efforts by the local council to commemorate Guy Fawkes and Christmas do nothing for my spirits. As a council tax contributor I would be very interested in knowing the cost of these displays. I am convinced
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Fog shrouds yellow peril
Alcester 5 Kings Norton 5 HONOURS were shared in a typically competitive local derby played at a foggy King's Coughton. Alcester president Mike Edwards entertained nearly 70 guests at his annual lunch before the game but the awful conditions meant the
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Games in hand hold the key to climbing table
ROVERS boss Jimmy Mullen has singled out his side's games in hand as the perfect opportunity for them to get their stuttering season back on track. In Southern League Division One West only Burnham - who Mullen's men beat 2-1 on Saturday - have played
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Newhall feel the full force of Villa
FAIRFIELD Villa thumped Newhall United 7-0 on Saturday to sign off from Midland Combination Division One action for the next month as they enter a run of four consecutive cup games. The result, which moved Villa up to fourth place in the table, was made
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Spa foiled by the fog after taking the lead
DROITWICH remain anchored to the bottom of the Midland Combination Division Two table after their trip to Warwick Town on Saturday was abandoned after 25 minutes due to fog. Although the two sides were only able to play 25 minutes, Spa will be the more
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Technology gone mad
TODAY, for the second day running, I have been telephoned by Droitwich Spa High School's new computerised machine to tell me my daughter was absent from school. So yet again - when she arrived home - all her favourite channels were blocked on TV and she
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Points pile up after pack's pressure brings early score
Malvern 0, Evesham U-14 69pts GOOD pressure from the Evesham pack led to an early opportunity and Matt Phillips went on a storming run to score in the corner. The visitors have had a habit of switching off after scoring but they were certainly not in
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Sunk by salvo in second half
Evesham 7pts, Malvern 28 THERE was a good turnout despite the frosty and foggy conditions on Sunday when Malv-ern's second half display earned them victory. They scored earlier in the game but excellent Evesham tackling and solid running with the ball
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Pair bag scores
Cirencester 0, Bredon Buzzards U-10 10 THE Buzzards continued their impressive unbeaten run at Cirencester last weekend when they put pressure on the home team from the start. The first try came after a massive effort from the forwards with Charlie Farmer
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Looking for festive spirit
BIRMINGHAM'S Alexander Theatre starts a bumper Christmas line-up with the musical extravaganza Scrooge next week. Shane Richie, better known as loveable rogue Alfie Moon in Eastenders, pulls a grimace and goes a palid colour to become Charles Dickens'
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Toms together
TWO towering Toms of stage and screen combine to bring comedy The Real Thing to Malvern Theatres from Monday, November 28. Well known stage and television actor Tom Conti and Oscar winning writer Tom Stoppard team up for this insightful play about marriage
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23/11/05 - Weather may play havoc with backlog of fixtures
THERE'S not a lot anyone can do about England's winter weather. At some point in the season, non-league clubs up and down the country face postponed games due to waterlogged or frozen pitches. It's unfortunate for us that last Saturday's game at Alfreton
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Hague on high after Town triumph
LAST Saturday saw the third round of the Fisheasy Teams Winter League fished on Hampton Ferry and Eve-sham Town Waters. A field of 50 competitors was in action on a cold day and catches were way above expectations. The winner was John Hague (Odds and
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Nature to blame for deaths, too
SIR - John Phillpott (October 29) says litter condemns thousands of wild creatures to lingering deaths. So does unaided nature, John. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
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Superb care at the Royal Hospital
SIR - I was recently a patient at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The surgeon removed a cancer from my oesophagus and I received superb after-care from his team. Apparently there are plans afoot to move the unit to Gloucester Hospital. This must not happen
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Photographs and memories needed
SIR - We are planning to publish a book on the history of The Old Rectory at Bredon and have commissioned Chris Herman to carry out the research. We are very keen to have anecdotes, stories, and memories of The Old Rectory, the rectors and their families
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One step towards world government
SIR - I agree the UK electoral system leaves much to be desired. While I love French Spanish and Italian cuisine and the Europeans have the finest wines in the world I am not a fan of the European Union. I am not a little Englander or Europe hater. I
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Why is our warden no longer needed?
SIR - As a resident of Lincoln Green sheltered accommodation, I would like to ask why the ruling Conservative councillors decided that our warden was surplus to requirements. She is a caring and compassionate person who was always available anytime. Perhaps
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Spadesbourne Ladies Club
CHAIRMAN Betty Long greeted 61 members and visitors to the meeting and immediately read the very apt poem November. We all feel sad at the thought of the end of summer and warm weather. However, life goes on and we can turn our thoughts to the lovely
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Jamie must watch out!
TWO South Bromsgrove School pupils cooked up a recipe for success, finishing first and second in the Future Chef competition. Year ten pupil Eleanor Schofield wowed the judges with her dish of poached duck breast and blackcurrant sauce, a trio of vegetable
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Time to give
THE Blue Cross Animal Adoption Centre has launched an appeal to bring Christmas to its animals. The centre in Catshill is providing special bins in shops and locations around Bromsgrove for people to leave donations of toys, treats and food for cats and
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Let there be lights
CHILDREN at a Rubery school are set to be the shining lights of this weekend's Christmas extravaganza. Pupils at Beaconside Primary School, in Hazel Road, have got into the festive spirit by making lanterns for Rubery's Christmas light switch-on event
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Pudsey is proud of how the public reacted to appeal
CHARITABLE people in Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa came out in force once again in aid of the BBC's Children in Need appeal. THE RED: Dan Sutton (left), Elliot Garbett (centre) and Matt Bishop made sure they were in the red and not their customers at the
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Gearing up for China walk
A BROMSGROVE woman is preparing for a gruelling ten day trek along the Great Wall of China in an attempt to raise £3,000 for Breast Cancer Research. Lisa Warren, from Kidderminster Road, has recently received confirmation for the walk next October. She
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Becky's race against time
A BROMSGROVE-BASED police community support officer is in a race against time to raise £3,000 for charity by doing a sponsored trek in Peru. But, she hopes to enlist the aid of the communities in her 'patches' in the North Bromsgrove sector. Becky Skinner
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Call for steps work to start
A CALL is being made for a start date to be set for the repair of the imposing stone steps leading to St John's parish church. In March we reported how the county council, through its leader Councillor Dr George Lord from Marlbrook, had stepped in with
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Drink times stay same
THE biggest shake up of Britain's licensing laws since 1964, which are set to come into force tomorrow, are likely to leave Bromsgrove seeing little difference. None of the town's pubs, clubs and other premises selling alcohol has applied to the district
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Cameras do catch offenders
MORE law-breakers are being caught on CCTV cameras according to Bromsgrove District Council, despite calls for the operating team to be more vigilant. The council claims that 1,600 separate incidents were logged by the District CCTV Surveillance Team
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Girls held at knife-point
POLICE in Bromsgrove are appealing for information after a group of youths abducted two teenage girls at knifepoint from Barnt Green railway station. The terrifying incident took place between 5 and 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 8. Two girls, aged 14 and
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Shock find at school
THE discovery of contaminated land at a Bromsgrove school is set to add several thousand pounds to Worcestershire County Council's PFI project. The Advertiser/Messenger has learnt that a survey conducted on the playing fields of South Bromsgrove High
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Hate campaign sparks Spa mum's cry for help
A SPA mum has spoken about her horror after becoming the victim of a six-month campaign of harassment and anti-social behaviour. Emma Hewitt, from St Richard's Gardens, claims she has been subjected to nightly attacks on her home that have seen eggs,
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Book 'em
WANNABE wizards and potential princesses got the chance to dress as their favourite book characters at a Spa school. Pupils at St Joseph's First School, Ombersley Way, joined teachers during the event to celebrate the school's book fair on November 11
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MP calls for answers
JULIE Kirkbride, MP for Bromsgrove, has written to the Department of Health demanding an explanation as to why Worcestershire receives less money for health than comparable areas. In the light of recent cuts being proposed to local hospital services,
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Advice to help elderly keep warm this winter
DROITWICH Spa's elderly residents are being warned by the town's Age Concern organisation about the dangers of cold weather during the winter months. With forecasters predicting one of the coldest winters on record, the elderly are being told to keep
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Karter Calado is best in Europe
ONCE again the 2005 European kart race season has seen Cropthorne racer James Calado surpass all expectations as he notched up some more historic career achievements. Representing the Italian Factory Works Tonykart racing team for a second successive
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Badger earns stripes!
HEAD boy at Prince Henry's High School, Willoughby Badger, quickly got over the bitter disappointment of defeat to Kings School, Worcester in the Daily Mail Schools Cup when helping the North Midlands representative side to victory. Still only 17 and
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Charity's debts of £380,000
A DEFUNCT Redditch charity for the homeless has left debts of more than £380,000, the Advertiser can exclusively reveal. A Statement of Affairs concerning Step Out Drop In (SODI), leaked to the Advertiser this week, shows a list of about 40 creditors,
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Happy returns for ex-Rovers man Nick as Horse gallop on
RED Horse reached the last eight of the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League's Knockout Cup with a seven-goal win over Offenham Rovers. Former Rovers man Nick Burrows banged in a hat-trick while further goals came from Staley (2), Cook and Edwards. Last
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Karter Calado is best in Europe
ONCE again the 2005 European kart race season has seen Cropthorne racer James Calado surpass all expectations as he notched up some more historic career achievements. Representing the Italian Factory Works Tonykart racing team for a second successive
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A hectic night of action in the ring
THERE'S an action-packed night of kick boxing on the agenda at Evesham WMC on Sunday when members of the Evesham club will be vying for a couple of titles. Steve Hooper is taking on Dutch opponent Harry Duvan when the WKA Inter-Continental belt will be
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All adds up to a victory!
Atherstone Adders 0, Pershore 4 THE previous week's draw with Newtown, then leaders of the Coaching Solutions West Midland Division Two, was a good result and it was even more important that Pershore took all three points against a side in the bottom
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Latest skittles placings
Evesham and District League Division One P W D L LP LD Pts Nomads 9 7 0 2 30 4 74 Kingpins 9 7 0 2 30 2 73 Badsey Lads 9 6 0 3 31 1 67.5 Pershore Spts 9 6 0 3 23 3 60.5 Badsey Rec 9 5 0 4 28 2 59 Wickhamford 9 4 0 5 27 2 52 Odds & Sods 9 4 0 5 25
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Students hop to it!
ENERGETIC students at NEW College got sweaty in a fun-packed aerobics session in aid of Children in Need. More than 50 good sports donned fancy dress for the charity workout on Friday. Student activity officer Sarah Daniel said: "I think Children in Need
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Call to keep force as it is
By Ellen Branagh REDDITCH councillor Bill Hartnett has spoken out against plans to restructure the region's policing, claiming towns like Redditch could be "swallowed up" in a larger force. Mr Hartnett said he had argued to keep the current force boundaries
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Fish bar wins licence battle
A TOWN centre fish bar has been granted an extended licence despite opposition from the police. The Fisherman's Catch on Bates Hill will now open until 1am on Thursdays and until 3am Friday to Monday. The decision, made by the licensing sub-committee
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Club's £1m revamp
REDDITCH clubbers are in for a treat as Time nightclub prepares to re-open under a new name following a £1 million makeover. Club Fuse is set to go off with a bang tomorrow night as it hosts a VIP evening followed by a full weekend of entertainment. Following
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ASBO man warned of life term in jail
A REDDITCH man who breached an antisocial behaviour order was warned by a judge he faced a life sentence if he kept on offending. Shaun Walsh intimidated a couple near their home in Winyates Centre and tried to goad Selina Griffiths' boyfriend into a
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Raising pots of cash for Pudsey
EATING mountains of sandwiches, shaving off a moustache or partying the night away were just some of the ways residents supported Children in Need on Friday. Kind-hearted people across the town rallied round for the cause by organising a host of weird
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Leaders' dismay on bypass action
COMMUNITY leaders in Studley have hit out after dreams of a bypass for the village were shattered. They are disappointed Warwickshire County Council was forced to withdraw its High Court action challenging the Government's decision not to build the bypass
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Alcester & District Local History Society
ALCESTER during the Second World War and the Way its People Lived was the subject of an illustrated talk by John Bunting and Major Bob Woodfield. The speakers' rich photographic record spanned the 1930s, through the war years until the VE Day celebrations
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In fine voice at Icon heats
WANNABE stars have been hoping they have enough X-Factor to impress the judges of a school talent contest. Pupils at Arrow Vale High School have been in good voice in the preliminary Pop Icon heats. The best performers will go through to the school final
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Personal stereo warning
A WOMAN who had two bags snatched from her may have failed to hear the thief because she was listening to a personal stereo. Redditch police are reminding pedestrians to be particularly careful when using personal sound systems because it may make them
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Drivers' fury at station floods
REDDITCH taxi drivers claim they are losing valuable trade and visitors to the town are getting a terrible first impression because blocked drains are causing flooding in the bus station. Drivers using the taxi rank in the bus station say the relevant
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Final for music maestros
THREE students from a Redditch school have demonstrated their musical mastery by winning their way to the final of a prestigious countywide competition. Worcestershire Young Musicians 2005 has been searching for the most musically adept young people and
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Abbey scheme will 'blot the landscape'
THE proposed Abbey Stadium development has been branded a "huge white elephant" which will "blot the landscape" by a group of town conservationists. Redditch Friends of the Earth (FOE) group think the plans for the scheme should be scrapped and money
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CD - Confessions On A Dance Floor - Madonna
MADONNA has more guises than Barbie. Most recently we've had the Countryside edition, complete with tweed two-piece and plum in mouth - sling optional. Then there was Kabbalah Madonna, with prayer book and sacred water and Movie Star Madge, which ended
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DVD - Peter Kay - Live at the Manchester Arena (15)
THIS DVD has been given full marks, not because the material is anything new, but because the jokes are as funny now as when Mr Kay first did this show at the top of Blackpool Tower and on his home turf in Bolton. Despite many, many performances of the
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Unpaid wages claim
A REDDITCH business which helps couples plan their weddings is facing a claim by a former administrator for £1,500 unpaid wages after she complained two pay cheques bounced. Nicola Hobday told a Birmingham Employment Tribunal she worked for Garry Howling
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Man robbed and punched
A 21-YEAR-OLD man was punched in the face and robbed of his mobile phone after a night out in Redditch town centre. The man was walking along West Avenue in Smallwood at about 1.30am on Friday, November 11 when another man approached him at the junction
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CD - Pieces of a Dream: Greatest Hits - Anastacia
ANASTACIA is the Marmite of the pop world, you either love her or you hate her. But for one who appreciates her no-nonsense capability to belt out a good tune, her greatest hits album is well worth a listen. Including hits I'm Outta Love, Not That Kind
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CD - Aerial - Kate Bush
NO-ONE other than Kate Bush would end a 12-year silence by singing about a washing machine! But then again, nobody else would be able to get away with it. Not only does she get away with it but Aerial is arguably her best, a sumptuous delight for all
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Inkberrow WI
THE November AGM saw president Sue Canfield and secretary Pam May step down from office. Like a right and left shoe, they have proved to be the perfect pair over the past four years. Pam has been a super-efficient secretary, always calm and well organised
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Rikki on TV
RIKKI the Recycling Rat won his own Blue Peter badge by lending Pudsey Bear a helping paw and appearing on the children's television programme on Wednesday. Redditch Council's recycling mascot appeared alongside 13 other giant furry friends to hold a
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Coffee and chat
COFFEE lovers can have their cake and eat it at a new social event in Hollywood. The Hollywood Christian Life Centre in Simms Lane is launching a coffee morning from 10.15-11.45am tomorrow. Residents can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, a slice of cake and
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Awards for village fire station
STUDLEY firefighters scooped awards at the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Services annual awards ceremony. The village's fire station claimed the title of joint winner of the Retained Station Availability Award, sharing it with Fenny Compton Fire Station
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Watercolours on show
A PROLIFIC Inkberrow artist has been brushing up his talents in time for the 22nd annual exhibition of his work. John Harris will show his latest watercolour paintings at Inkberrow's Bowls Pavilion in Sands Road from Saturday until December 2. The work
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Man admits benefit fraud
REDDITCH Council prosecuted a Batchley man for benefit fraud at Redditch Magistrates Court. William Hoskins, 73, of Poplar Road, attended court and pleaded guilty to fraudulently claiming £8,036.44 in housing benefit and council tax benefit between March
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Memorial garden looks 'fabulous'
THE Alexandra Hospital's Memorial Garden for Babies is now "looking fabulous" thanks to the hard work of a dedicated team of volunteers. The White Hart Garden Society recently put in a hard day's graft at the garden as part of Community Service Volunteer
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Friends hold fair
RESIDENTS are invited to get into the festive mood by attending the League of Friends Christmas fair at the Alexandra Hospital on Saturday. The event, which kicks off at noon, will feature crafts, Christmas flowers, tombolas, home made cakes and a raffle
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Grotto set to open
ARROW Valley Countryside Centre is getting into the Christmas swing and is preparing to open its enchanted Santa's Grotto to youngsters on Monday. The grotto will be available for use by playgroups, brownie packs and any other children's organisations
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Fly-tipping fines
HOUSEHOLDERS guilty of fly-tipping could face fines of up to £5,000 under new regulations that came into force on Monday. Under the new Duty of Care regulation, residents who do not use authorised waste carriers could face fines or fixed penalty notices
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25 years ago November 21, 1980
A POULTRY slaughterhouse in Rubery shut its doors to business after being given the chop by the district council. When the council discovered the Beacon Hill chicken farm was operating a slaughter factory without permission an enforcement notice was served
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50 years ago November 26, 1955
NEWLY elected leaders of Bromsgrove Court Leet carried out their first duties when they attended a service at Alcester Baptist Church. Bromsgrove's bailiff, John Horton, was the fourth member of his family to hold the office. The family record stretched
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100 years ago November 25, 1905
THE tenth annual festival of Bromsgrove Wesley Guild was held over two days. On one day a public tea preceded a gathering where about 80 members and friends attended. Tables were decorated with plants and flowers and they were presided over by ladies
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Weekend weather woe
FOG and an overnight frost put paid to fixtures on the football, rugby and hockey pitches last weekend. Pershore Rugby Club's trip to Stratford was postponed as was Shipston's scheduled visit to Worcester Wanderers. There were several casualties in the
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Latest skittles placings
Evesham and District League Division One P W D L LP LD Pts Nomads 9 7 0 2 30 4 74 Kingpins 9 7 0 2 30 2 73 Badsey Lads 9 6 0 3 31 1 67.5 Pershore Spts 9 6 0 3 23 3 60.5 Badsey Rec 9 5 0 4 28 2 59 Wickhamford 9 4 0 5 27 2 52 Odds & Sods 9 4 0 5 25
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Six-hit Stanton
Evesham and District Airgun League STANTON Club made it six wins from six starts when they overcame Badsey RBL by seven shots. Campden RBL have lost just once and lie second, after an easy win and Bob Pitcher's maximum at Honeybourne RC, ahead of the
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December meeting
Evesham and District Crib League ALL teams are reminded that there will be a meeting of delegates at the Hospital Club on Wednesday, December 14 starting at 8pm. In addition to normal business, a change to rule 4 will be discussed. Results - Division
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Find way to win in fog
UNDAUNTED by thick fog and freezing temperatures, Arden club members competed in the third race of the November Series last Sunday. The crews of six boats took to the river and the Enterprises of Stuart and Caroline Stephen and Niall Campbell and Jane
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New home for Morris men
MORRIS dancing has found a new home in Alcester with the arrival of the White Hart Morris Men. The well-known group has moved from its base in Headless Cross, Redditch to the Holly Bush, bringing traditional Morris Dancing to the town. The White Hart
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Santa Claus is coming to town...
SANTA Claus is coming to town - visiting Alcester's very own grotto. Morris Mica and Mavericks Hair and Fashion have joined forces to build a grotto for the man in red to come and hear children's Christmas wish lists. Santa will be in his grotto at Swan
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Trio to champion region's business
THREE Worcestershire companies have been chosen to champion the cause of dynamic business success in the West Midlands. Cape Medical Services, Mainstay Group and Partitions And Ceilings Europe (PACE), have all been chosen as Champions Of Enterprise by
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Help to restore shelter
ALCESTER'S branch of the Royal British Legion is seeking help from residents in preserving one of the town's Second World War air raid shelters. Secretary David Malin said the Legion's town branch was hoping to renovate one of the four shelters currently
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The plot thickens...
MARKING the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, Historia Theatre Company presents Five Eleven. The play, which looks at the subject of terrorism in a 17th century context and tells the story of the historical plot, will be performed at Coughton Court
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Why revisit this Alex strategy?
IN the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust's Annual Report and Accounts 2004/5, chairman Michael O'Riordan states: "We still face a considerable challenge in securing the future of safe, affordable hospitals services in Worcestershire. "A major clinical
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Trust swap won't work
WITH reference to Gary Mason's letter (Advertiser, November 16) people are already using the Alexandra Hospital. There was one person on the ward I was in recently and a family living in Birmingham visited an elderly relative being treated there as getting
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A grand job
I WOULD like to say I think our MP is doing a grand job in trying to save the Alexandra Hospital from the highly paid people who think nothing of the needs of those who help to give them a big wage packet. It seems they need to make cuts in essential
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Police urge the public to have say on future
WEST Mercia Police have taken the unprecedented step of taking a full-page advertisement in today's Worcester News (page 15) encouraging people to express their views on the future of policing. Themed "You have the right to remain silent... please don't
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BY GUM, THIS SHOULD DO THE TRICK
A NEW cleaning machine will be ensuring Worcester's streets are sparkling. Worcester City Council's new Acuazura Vacuum Scrubber is a dual-purpose machine which sweeps as well as washes. It was handed over to Coun Derek Prodger, cabinet member with responsibility
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Society news
Allpay.net's annual summer ball, the launch of National Mediation Awareness week, Britannia prize winner.
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More power to your Quattro
TAKING the fight to established sporting luxury saloons, Audi has pulled the wraps off its new S8 Quattro at the Tokyo Motor Show. Under the long bonnet is a 5.2-litre V10 petrol engine using Audis FSI technology, based on the 5.0-litre V10 from the Lamborghini
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Such a good sport
In a very clear admission that there are boy racers in the boardroom, Mercedes recently veered a little way off its traditionally elegant path to come up with a Sport edition of the suave C-Class saloon. The four-door flyer, not to be confused with the
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Night of musical fun
PUPILS and teachers from the Bromsgrove School of Music will be showing off their impressive array of talents at a charity fund-raising concert on Saturday, November 26. The Big Night Out concert is set to be packed with a diverse range of music, theatre
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Young voices to star in Britten's war classic
BENJAMIN Britten's classic War Requiem is to be performed by Kidderminster Choral Society on Saturday, November 26. The piece of music will be performed at Kidderminster Town Hall (7.30pm start). The Wyre Forest Young Voices will also play an important
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Broadway
GOOD LUNCH CLUB: The November event was held in the parlour of the Lifford Hall. There was a full attendance of patrons and the event raised £145. The committee had announced that the proceeds were to be given to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
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Moreton
HISTORY society: A talk on the history of magic lanterns from 1847 onwards was given by Patrick Furley at Moreton Local History Society's November meeting attended by 60 members. He not only brought several original lanterns operated by candle, limelight
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Where to go
Wednesday, November 23 ART: Michael Tennyson: Scenes from the Journey (until December 3), Artrix, School Drive, Bromsgrove. Thursday, November 24 COMEDY: Mitch Benn and the Distractions, MAC, Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, Birmingham. PANTO: Cinderella
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Uplifting look at war era
TIMED to coincide with Remembrance Day celebrations and the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Redditch Operatic Society presents Happy as a Sandbag. The musical, which offers a humorous and uplifting look at the war years, will run
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Looking for festive spirit
BIRMINGHAM'S Alexander Theatre starts a bumper Christmas line-up with the musical extravaganza Scrooge next week. Shane Richie, better known as loveable rogue Alfie Moon in Eastenders, pulls a grimace and goes a palid colour to become Charles Dickens'
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Toms together
TWO towering Toms of stage and screen combine to bring comedy The Real Thing to Malvern Theatres from Monday, November 28. Well known stage and television actor Tom Conti and Oscar winning writer Tom Stoppard team up for this insightful play about marriage
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Edgy comic
HEADING for the Artrix in Bromsgrove on December 2 is Dan Antopolski, who has built himself a reputation for being one of the most inventive, intelligent, edgy and unusual comics to emerge in the UK with his trademark anecdotes. Also on the Edinburgh
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DVD - Peter Kay - Live at the Manchester Arena (15)
THIS DVD has been given full marks, not because the material is anything new, but because the jokes are as funny now as when Mr Kay first did this show at the top of Blackpool Tower and on his home turf in Bolton. Despite many, many performances of the
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DVD - War of the Worlds (12)
STEVEN Spielberg's updated film version of HG Wells' 1898 novel is one of the most costly Hollywood blockbusters ever made. It's easy to see why as this story of an alien invasion is a special effects spectacular. But the question is, was it worth it?
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CD - Pieces of a Dream: Greatest Hits - Anastacia
ANASTACIA is the Marmite of the pop world, you either love her or you hate her. But for one who appreciates her no-nonsense capability to belt out a good tune, her greatest hits album is well worth a listen. Including hits I'm Outta Love, Not That Kind
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Sikh-ener! Impressive hosts undone by Union
Evesham 1, Sikh Union 3 SATURDAY'S hosts showed a huge improvement in the first half of their latest Coaching Solutions West Midlands Premier League game only to see the individual skill and class in front of goal of their unbeaten opponents prove decisive
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Captain leads from the front
Evesham Ladies 5, Camp Hill 0 EVESHAM continued their winning form in the league in a match they dominated with some superb passing and good possession. Short corner practice paid off with two goals coming from captain and player of the match Vanessa
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Year-round sport
A MULTITUDE of sports will be on the calendar all year round at a Bromsgrove school after a multi-use play lawn was installed. The new pitch at Bromsgrove Pre-Preparatory and Nursery School will enable the children, who are aged from two to seven-years-old
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Mist out! Ladies lose on road
Colwall 2, Bretforton Ladies II 0 VISIBILITY was poor throughout Saturday's match that saw the teams evenly matches in the early stages after a delayed start. Ceri Barber fought hard to keep possession and marked well in the middle, while newcomer Luisa
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Glam rock comes to town as Alvin meets the young stars of Christmas concert
THERE will be many a jealous mind in Malvern today as a musical legend from the glam rock era pays a visit to a school in the town to work with youngsters. London-born Bernard Jewry - better known as Alvin Stardust - enjoyed chart success throughout the
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Towns unite to save their loos
THREE Worcestershire town councils have joined forces to fight the proposed closure of their public toilets. Malvern, Tenbury and Upton-upon-Severn town councils met to discuss the plan by Malvern Hills District Council to shut four public loos in the
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Van the man to play hall
WORCESTER'S Huntingdon Hall is bracing itself for one of the biggest gigs ever in its history when legendary Irish singer/songwriter Van Morrison performs on Sunday, December 11. The Blues legend, famous for such hits as Brown Eyed Girl, is set to play
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Young voices to star in Britten's war classic
BENJAMIN Britten's classic War Requiem is to be performed by Kidderminster Choral Society on Saturday, November 26. The piece of music will be performed at Kidderminster Town Hall (7.30pm start). The Wyre Forest Young Voices will also play an important
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Olympic champ: I'm leaving the county for good
ONE of the county's favourite and most successful sportsmen has announced he plans to ride-off into the sunset and leave the area for good. Olympic champion Leslie Law is due to quit Britain altogether and move to America after he and his long-term partner
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Andy to chill out with the penguins
AN IT contractor will be swapping the warmth of his home for the bitter cold of Scandinavia as he prepares for an eight-day Arctic adventure in aid of charity. The icy conditions England is currently experiencing will be nothing compared with the temperatures
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Mickleton
PARISH COUNCIL: The monthly meeting was held in King George's Hall. Cllr M Stow chaired the meeting. The new bus timetable is promised and should be installed inside the bus shelter. Cllr Trainor will represent the parish council at the Remembrance service
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Moreton
HISTORY society: A talk on the history of magic lanterns from 1847 onwards was given by Patrick Furley at Moreton Local History Society's November meeting attended by 60 members. He not only brought several original lanterns operated by candle, limelight
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Medals for five fencers
A GROUP of Redditch fencers have booked their place at the British Youth Fencing Championships. Five members of the Redditch Youth Fencing Club eased their way through the West Midlands qualifiers that were held at St Thomas Aquinus School, Kings Norton
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Away day for 1sts
HOCKEY: Redditch made it three victories in a row with a good 2-0 victory at Stourport. Redditch tried hard to break down the Stourport defence in the first half but a lack of accuracy in their passing denied them any fluency or consistency. At the other
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Queens hic-cup
DARTS: Arrow Valley pulled off a major cup upset when they sent favourites Queens A crashing out of the Geoff Haines Cup. Andy Shotter helped them to a 13-8 win with one of just two maximums on the night, the other coming from Pete Ellerton who helped
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Blewett bags win
ASTWOOD Bank AC held their Xmas Fur and Feather match on the River Avon at Abbots Salford on Saturday. The freezing temperatures were braved by 17 anglers and it was Glyn Blewett who came out on top with three chub caught on the waggler for a total wight
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Top weight
STUDLEY Road AC held a match on the Stratford Canal, at Kings Heath, on Sunday with 18 anglers taking part. Arnie Duggan had 3lbs 15oz of small roach on the bread punch for top weight. Second was the in-form Pete Lewis with 2lbs 4oz ahead of match organiser
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Final meet
WIXFORD AC fished its final match of the year, The P Osbourne Shield, in freezing temperatures on the River Arrow at Ragley. Retired postman Dave Jay delivered the goods in fine style bagging five quality chub for a 12lb 4oz win. Jay used a pole and caster
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Where to go
Wednesday, November 23 ART: Michael Tennyson: Scenes from the Journey (until December 3), Artrix, School Drive, Bromsgrove. Thursday, November 24 COMEDY: Mitch Benn and the Distractions, MAC, Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, Birmingham. PANTO: Cinderella
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Patience runs low for boss
A NUMBER of Studley players could be playing for their futures on Saturday after manager Kevin Rowlands threw down the gauntlet. The Bees boss admitted his patience was wearing thin after Saturday's eventful 2-2 draw at Causeway United. "I was bitterly
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Trio set to link up with Millers
FECKENHAM could be fielding three 'new' signings for Saturday's trip to struggling Continental Star - although one of them will be a familiar face. Manager Lee Adams moved quickly when Studley striker Lee Ross became available on an open-ended loan and
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Church face midweek test
ALVECHURCH face a tricky midweek trip to Derbyshire tonight when they take on Buxton in the FA Vase. Shaun Cunnington's side were thwarted at the weekend when a frozen pitch forced Saturday's match to be abandoned. But the Church boss remained confident
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Late goal denies VC victory
REDDITCH VC bowed out of the Birmingham FA Cup on Sunday, when they lost 3-1 to Leamington Lions. Redditch made the perfect start when a fine run by Nat Lawrence was cruelly brought to an end by a poor tackle. But from the resulting free-kick Lawrence
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Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
Churchdown Panthers Colts 1, Evesham Utd U-13 4 NOT even the fog and cold could dampen a fine display as Evesham maintained top spot in the league. The Colts' attacking ambitions were mainly thwarted by the United midfield where James Bearcroft and Bryn
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Hands fires in clincher
Burntwood 1, Littleton 3 LITTLETON travelled to the home of the Midland Combination first division leaders with a much changed team but returned home victorious. The visitors opened the scoring after 13 minutes when an inswinging corner from Perry Beddoes
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New men make mark in welcome victory
Evesham Utd 4, Northwood 0 THREE top quality goals and a tap-in for top scorer Richard Ball helped Evesham to a first home win for more than two months, writes Mervyn Collins. Three of Saturday's goals were delivered by home debutants, while a third player
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Dual target for Robins
EVESHAM United have the chance in the space of four days to win back to back matches for the first time this season and also improve on a miserable record in knockout competitions. Saturday's rearranged Premier League clash brings Kings Lynn to Common
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Patience pays off
Evesham Utd U-13 B 2, Shipston Excelsior Panthers 0 FOR the best part of the first half, Evesham couldn't find a way past the Panthers' defence nor their athletic goalkeeper. It needed some tenacious work in midfield by Bryn Tomes to create an opening
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Hot Robins tame Panthers
Churchdown Panthers Colts 1, Evesham Utd U-13 4 NOT even the fog and cold could dampen a fine display as Evesham maintained top spot in the league. The Colts' attacking ambitions were mainly thwarted by the United midfield where James Bearcroft and Bryn
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Clegg at double to sink Swifts
GEORGE Clegg bagged a brace last night as Worcester City cruised to a 3-1 Worcestershire FA Senior Cup victory at Stourport Swifts. Classy Clegg twice lobbed Swifts goalkeeper Aaron O'Malley either side of Rory May's headed equaliser, while youngster
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Thompson is banking on a Boston party
LEE Thompson's hopes of toppling his former club in the LDV Vans Trophy were dependent on Walsall last night. Walsall do not want Taiwo Atieno to be cup-tied but a defeat for the Saddlers against Bournemouth in the competition would leave the on-loan
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Collier poised to make Warriors comeback
GIANT lock Tim Collier has been put on standby for Worcester Warriors' trip to Northampton on Saturday. The 21-stone second-rower has missed the last six matches after undergoing a hernia operation and has not played any part in a Guinness Premiership
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What's On Guide
Wednesday, November 23 My Fair Lady, Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham. Until December 3. Tickets on 0870 730 1234. English Song Recital with John Mark Ainsley and Iain Farrington, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Tickets on 01905 611427 or www.huntingdonarts.com
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Chris tests his pulling power for city hospice
LOCAL businessman Chris Bonehill's pulling power with pints netted £239 for St Richard's Hospice when he made a special appearance at the Red Hart, Dormston, as guest barman. Chris, from North Piddle, swapped his day job running contracting firm CJ Bonehill
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New men make mark in welcome victory
Evesham Utd 4, Northwood 0 THREE top quality goals and a tap-in for top scorer Richard Ball helped Evesham to a first home win for more than two months, writes Mervyn Collins. Three of Saturday's goals were delivered by home debutants, while a third player
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Uplifting look at war era
TIMED to coincide with Remembrance Day celebrations and the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Redditch Operatic Society presents Happy as a Sandbag. The musical, which offers a humorous and uplifting look at the war years, will run
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Keeping their cool
REDDITCH band Hey Pablo will be joining 90s star Vanilla Ice on stage next week. The foursome will support the Ice Ice baby singer as part of his UK tour, performing at the Medicine Bar in the Custard Factory, Digbeth, Birmingham on Friday, December 2
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Bourton Vale
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: The November meeting was attended by 50 members who heard Mrs Sue Barnes of Batsford speak on Alpine Flowers in the Dolomites. She and her family and friends climb from 5,000ft to 1,500ft above sea level for love of alpine plants
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Boars out-muscled by Bosworth's pack
BROMSGROVE'S miserable start to the season continued on Saturday when they were comfortably beaten by Market Bosworth - their eighth consecutive loss. The main reason for the defeat was that the Boars' re-shuffled pack struggled to compete with the home
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Reds trip up Gazza's lads
Redditch United 2 Kettering Town 1 IT may have taken more than two months but it was well worth the wait for the Redditch fans who saw this Valley Stadium victory on Tuesday night. The Reds have been picking up points on their travels but home form has
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Hopping mad
KEEPING up the pressure on the subject of A&E at the Alex, I would like to share my recent observations. After unfortunately breaking my leg, I spent a spell in the Alex waiting for an operation to insert a plate in my leg, this consisted of three
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Excellence
THIS week I received excellent care from the Alexandra Hospital's A&E department, in the middle of the night, for a heart complaint. It would have been very difficult for me to have to go to Worcester. Recovering Barnt Green AS a lady of 82 suffering
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More views on Alex row
THE recent politically motivated diarrhoeic diatribe from correspondent R Fownes conveniently overlooks one rather salient fact that those of us with less selective memories so easily recall. It was not Mr Blair or Mr Brown that instituted the calculated
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Bird disease
IN 1970, my father bought a love bird/parakeet from the pet shop in Church Street to add to his collection of birds in an aviary he had built. Unknown to dad, this bird was imported into this country carrying the parrot disease psittacosis. The bird died
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Cast can take a bow
HAVING attended the Bromsgrove School production of Les Miserables, I offer my congratulations through Your View on their superb production. Being my favorite show, having seen the professional stage version three times previously, I was, unfairly for
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Reds suffer yet another Valley loss
Redditch United 0 Worksop Town 3 JUST one win at home all season makes sorry reading for Redditch United fans. And there was no let-up in that miserable run at the weekend when three second half goals ensured Worksop returned to Nottinghamshire with all
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Scorching success
I WOULD like to thank the members of the public for turning out to Rubery's annual bonfire and fireworks night at the local Community and Leisure Centre - which was a very well attended and very safe evening. Special thanks to everyone who was involved
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Jobs now!
IT is totally unacceptable that the MG Rover Task Force should consider cutting back while there are still so many unemployed from Longbridge in Birmingham and Bromsgrove;. What do local MP's Richard Burden and Julie Kirkbride, Task Force members, have
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Walkies with pride
I SHOULD like to express my thanks to Bromsgrove District Council for the recent installation of several dog waste bins around Blackwell. After hearing people complain at the lack of these bins and the problem of irresponsible dog owners not cleaning
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Rovers show Burnham desire to win
DUE to an accident on the M40 motorway the Rovers' coach did not arrive at The Gore until 2.45pm, to find the kick-off delayed until 3.15pm. Burnham took full advantage of the late start and created the better chances but suffered the same fate as Rovers
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It's doubles all around
Woodrush 40 Camp Hill 2nds 0 FLYING wingers Ed Lerner and Ian May proved too hot to handle for Camp Hill. The pair bagged a brace of tries apiece as the visitors were swept aside in this friendly at Forhill. Woodrush coach had been critical of his side's
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Spa side's friendly win
Droitwich 12 Redditch 0 TWO second half tries were enough to hand Droitwich the honours at the end of a desperately poor game of rugby. Redditch's hopes of bouncing back from last week's disappointing league defeat at Evesham were shattered as they struggled
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Dunkley brace does for Spartak
BARNT Green Spartak were beaten for the first time at home this season in front of their highest crowd ever of 185. The visitors were league-leaders Atherstone Town and they lived up to their promise with a 2-1 win. Spartak started strongly and pegged
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23/11/05 - Thompson is banking on a Boston party
LEE Thompson's hopes of toppling his former club in the LDV Vans Trophy were dependent on Walsall last night. Walsall do not want Taiwo Atieno to be cup-tied but a defeat for the Saddlers against Bournemouth in the competition would leave the on-loan
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Pleasure to travel
A LIFELINE for people who want a morning out for shopping in Worcester surely has to be Aston's Coaches. It makes it a pleasure as the driver is very caring and pleasant, he doesn't start the coach until every passenger is seated, and helps you get off
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To the front
REMEMBRANCE Sunday did lack some respect for me (views expressed last week), especially when I heard that an old soldier was told to stand at the church in Droitwich, whilst brownies, scouts and local dignitaries were allowed to be seated. Surely the
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Golf scores
Broadway Winter League first round: 1 Shaun Thornhill & Dave Morris 44pts; 2 Rob Corke & Peter Taylor 43; 3 James Box & Mark Fagg 43; 4 Graham Keen & Chris Bennett 42; 5 Guy Madgwick & Kenny Campbell 42; 6 Barrie Marcroft & Mick
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Doust's delight
THERE'S been more sporting success for pup-ils at Pershore High School. Following triumphs on the netball court and on the trampoline, rugby player Stuart Doust has earned call-ups for both the Worcestershire Under-16 side and the North Midlands Academy
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Rich pickings as higher ranked visitors seen off
Evesham 17pts, Old Richians 12 EVESHAM recorded an excellent win against last Saturday's higher graded opponents from Gloucester on a cold and foggy afternoon. It was clear from the kick-off that the visitors' intentions were to keep the ball alive and
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Cinderella takes on her sisters
ALVECHURCH Dramatic Society brings fairy tale Cinderella to the stage between November 24 and 26. The panto follows Cinderella's rise from ragged servant to glittering princess, with the help of the faithful Buttons and her Fairy Godmother. But Cinderella
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Terry turns on the heat to freeze out the opposition!
Evesham Jubilee Society ICY conditions greeted members fishing Cobhouse Pools for the Escott Elsley Cup last weekend. Despite the cold, all competitors caught fish with Terry Atkinson claiming top spot and the trophy with carp for a winning weight of
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It's sad, but was Best Mate best?
SIR - The sad death of Best Mate at Exeter racecourse inevitably raised the question, after three Gold Cup wins, how good was he? Indeed some may ask was he the best steeplechaser ever? It is difficult to compare his greatness with steeplechasers from
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Women are like a flower garden
SIR - George Cowley wrote in his views of women from the point of him being celibate. My view is that women are like a garden of flowers all beautiful in their own way. If you have flowers you look after them, weed them, feed them and dead- head them
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Edgy comic
HEADING for the Artrix in Bromsgrove on December 2 is Dan Antopolski, who has built himself a reputation for being one of the most inventive, intelligent, edgy and unusual comics to emerge in the UK with his trademark anecdotes. Also on the Edinburgh
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Droitwich Spa WI
The November meeting incorporated the AGM and Doreen Jeeves joined us as our county adviser. After greeting everyone, the president received apologies and the record was read. There was the usual correspondence, including thanks from the Crack Cancer
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Stoke Prior WI
The craft and produce show, held at the village hall, attracted more than 60 entries. During the morning, three WI judges viewed each item and made the awards and appropriate comments. The exhibits were generally considered to be of a high standard with
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Fairfield WI
Shirley Walker, our president, opened our November meeting. She welcomed everyone and was pleased to inform us that Maureen, one of our committee members, is now feeling much better. She also commented on the success of our AGM last month when everyone
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Hadzor & Oddingley WI
Our AGM started on a sad note with a minute's silence in remembrance of Barbara Gill, chairman of the National Federation of WIs. The hall then rang to the sound of Jerusalem. Our president welcomed Rita Mitchell and Liz Rowley. The colourful flowers
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Creating harmony by all working together
SIR - I was delighted to read in the Worcester News that St Peter's village hall association has joined forces with the architects Adrian Hutt to draw up plans for a new community centre next to Abbotsbury Court, Worcester City Council having designated
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Christmas mix
COMMUNITY groups in Fairfield are joining forces in an attempt to make this year's Christmas fair the best ever. Fairfield First School, toddlers and church groups have come together to organise Fairfield Village Christmas Fair, which will be held this
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Top of the class
STAFF and pupils at a Barnt Green primary school are celebrating after a successful Ofsted report. Inspectors said that St Andrew's First School, in Hewell Road, excelled in music, PE and extra-curricular activities. The report also praised the behaviour
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Full of beans
DODFORD pantomime group The Dodders kicks off its production of Jack and the Beanstalk next week. The group will perform a traditional version of the show from Wednesday, November 30, to Saturday, December 3, at Dodford Village Hall in Priory Road, Dodford
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Building of a family dynasty
IN 1950 William John 'Laddie' Weaver was asked how the Weaver construction company had become so successful, writes Dan Harrison. His reply was "hard work, efficiency, honesty and application to study." Now, as it celebrates its 140th anniversary, the
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Spotlight on school's future
TOP talks have been held on the possibility of turning a school into a community centre. A public meeting was held in Stoke on Monday night to discuss the future of Redgrove School, which is closing. Bromsgrove district councillor John Tidmarsh (Con-Stoke
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Marathon quiz
CLEVER regulars at a Droitwich Spa pub will get the chance to test their general knowledge during a 24-hour quiz. Visitors to the Rifleman's Arms, in Station Street, will be asked question after question during the mammoth general knowledge stint, which
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Pudsey is proud of how the public reacted to appeal
CHARITABLE people in Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa came out in force once again in aid of the BBC's Children in Need appeal. Businesses, shops and local personalities in the two towns and surrounding villages were among those pulling in the pounds for
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Looking to the future
AFTER a year of infighting, disagreement and disappointment about issues in the town, the Advertiser is turning the spotlight on what will inspire Spa folk in the year ahead. With the feel good factor of Christmas on its way, we are approaching the end
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Dedicate a light of love
LIGHTS of love will be shining across Droitwich Spa next week when the St Richard's Hospice Christmas tree lights are switched on. The final count down has now begun for the event, which will take place in Victoria Square on Thursday, December 1, at 5.30pm
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Luff slams plan
DROITWICH Spa's MP has hit out at proposals for a police force merger claiming the plans would be a disaster for the region. The idea, which is part of a Home Office shake up, could see the creation of a regional West Midlands police force combining West
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Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
Churchdown Panthers Colts 1, Evesham Utd U-13 4 NOT even the fog and cold could dampen a fine display as Evesham maintained top spot in the league. The Colts' attacking ambitions were mainly thwarted by the United midfield where James Bearcroft and Bryn
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Doust's delight
THERE'S been more sporting success for pup-ils at Pershore High School. Following triumphs on the netball court and on the trampoline, rugby player Stuart Doust has earned call-ups for both the Worcestershire Under-16 side and the North Midlands Academy
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Mist out! Ladies lose on road
Colwall 2, Bretforton Ladies II 0 VISIBILITY was poor throughout Saturday's match that saw the teams evenly matches in the early stages after a delayed start. Ceri Barber fought hard to keep possession and marked well in the middle, while newcomer Luisa
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Girls held by gang in knife kidnap terror
TWO teenage girls were left "extremely shaken" after they were subjected to a terrifying knifepoint abduction by a gang of at least 15 black youths. The girls, aged 14 and 15, were at Barnt Green railway station on Tuesday, November 8, at about 5pm when
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New drama group is set to bridge the gap
ASPIRING actors and actresses will soon have the chance to join a new drama group. Bridging the Gap, for 18 to 25 year olds, is set to take Redditch by storm, offering workshops to budding drama kings and queens. Chris Gunter, youth theatre and arts officer
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Olympic star sprints in
CHILDREN at St Bede's Middle School enjoyed a champion sized treat when Darren Campbell, British Olympic gold and silver medallist sprinter, showed off his skills as part of an initiative to motivate and inspire youngsters to get involved in sport. The
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Thai food takes top title
REDDITCH'S Thai restaurant has scooped an award which recognises it as one of the best in the Midlands. Barn Thai, on Unicorn Hill, can boast the title of Thai Food Guide Winner 2005-6. Owner Akil Choudhury, who also owns the Akash Indian Restaurant on
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Lambs killed in savage attack
A DANGEROUS animal could be roaming Astwood Bank after a number of lambs were found dead and horrifically mutilated. Robert Matthews left his lambs at Slough Farm on Sunday and returned Monday to discover the slaughter. Twelve of the North County Mules
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The weight of evidence
JACQUI Smith MP has added extra weight to the argument against downgrading the Alexandra Hospital by handing over the Redditch Advertiser's massive petition to health chiefs. Ms Smith took time out from her hectic schedule on Friday to hand deliver the
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Vigil to light the way
CAMPAIGNERS opposed to the proposed cuts at the Alex are invited to take part in a candlelit vigil. The symbolic protest, which is being organised through the www.savethealex website, will take place at the hospital on December 15 from 4pm. Supporters
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Gang pelted stones at car
A GANG of at least six yobs savagely pelted stones at a car carrying an 18-month-old toddler. Studley police are appealing for information following the nuisance prank which "could have potentially been a lot worse." The car was travelling along High
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A tree-tastic day out!
THERE will be some tree-mendous activities for families to get involved in at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre when it holds a free learning day this Sunday. creates a leaf mobile. Tree Tastic will take place from 11am-4pm as part of the Tree Council's
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Car ringing gang jailed
A REDDITCH man was among five gang members who operated a £1.25 million trade in stolen cars and have been jailed for a total of 18 years. Their scam was described as a "highly sophisticated and organised criminal conspiracy" by Judge John Cavell at Worcester
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Still in tandem
A COUPLE of cycling enthusiasts from Hunt End are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary next month. Brian and Winifred Gough, of Walkwood Road, tied the knot 50 years ago on December 3 and their wedding was reported in the Redditch Indicator. Mr
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Teen hurt in robbery bid
AN 18 year old suffered facial injuries during an attempted robbery in Batchley. The teenager was sitting in his car in Oak Tree Avenue on Friday at about 8.30pm when he was approached by six or seven youths. One of the group opened the driver's door
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Taxi bus service on a roll
ORGANISERS of the taxi bus service in Redditch are celebrating a huge take-up following its launch in September. The pilot scheme was launched in response to complaints about the difficulty in travelling around the town after bus company First axed its
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Pulse gets into the party spirit
HOSPITAL Radio Pulse is holding a fundraising party billed as the "Official Start to Christmas" next month. DJ Daz at the Alexandra Hospital-based station is inviting families down to Redditch United Football Club function room for the musical extravaganza
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Alcester WI
THE November meeting was the AGM. President Janet Baines welcomed members and there were no apologies for absence. Members were informed of the sudden and untimely death of the National President, Barbara Gill. A short press release was read and members
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DVD - War of the Worlds (12)
STEVEN Spielberg's updated film version of HG Wells' 1898 novel is one of the most costly Hollywood blockbusters ever made. It's easy to see why as this story of an alien invasion is a special effects spectacular. But the question is, was it worth it?
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Beoley WI
VICE-president Barbara Parker welcomed members and a visitor to the October meeting. Members were reminded of the group meeting at Rowney Green, the Beoley walk and also a group walk, the group carol service together with the Kidderminster carol service
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DVD - Polar Express
FOR those of you who have forgotten the true magic of Christmas, fear not. Polar Express will bring back that jingling joy and can't-get-to-sleep anticipation we all once felt on Christmas Eve. A doubting boy is taken to the North Pole on the night before
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Bordesley Historical Society
THE AGM was held on November 3. The committee was re-elected en bloc. Stalwart secretary Dorothy agreed to continue with the demanding work of booking speakers for the winter meetings and organising outings for the summer. Suggestions were made for future
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Hopwood WI
NOVEMBER'S meeting was the AGM. President Ann Thurrell opened the meeting with a couple of amusing stories and then officially welcomed all members and the WIA, Janice Jones. Reports were given, firstly by the treasurer, who presented a clear and healthy
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Dinner money
RESIDENTS spiced up their lives and raised £1,210 for two worthwhile causes. The Akash India Restaurant on Unicorn Hill hosted a charity curry night to raise money for the Where Next Association and the South Asian Earthquake Appeal. Jacqui Smith MP attended
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Kingfisher WI
THE AGM in November was a busy meeting and members welcomed WI adviser Morag Ford, who came to help select the new committee and president. One new committee member was gained and May Lloyd was re-elected president. Names were being taken for the Christmas
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Kington with Dormston WI
AT the November meeting, members toasted the WI's 90th birthday with a glass of Elderflower Presse. It is also the 68th birthday of Kington with Dormston WI. Arrangements for the theatre visit to see My Fair Lady at Malvern in March are going well and
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Customers care
CARING customers at Redditch's Morrison's supermarket have donated more than £1,500 to the Breast Cancer Campaign (BCC) during a series of in-store collections. Collection buckets were placed in all Morrisons stores over one weekend last month, inviting
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TV's Dan goes back to school
A FORMER Redditch Advertiser reporter turned television presenter will be the guest of honour at a school presentation evening tonight. Daniel Pallett, now a sports reporter on BBC Midlands Today, will appear at Arrow Vale High School. He will present
