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Learning curve for staff and residents
BOTH binmen and residents are on a "learning curve" as recycling is rolled out. But most people have taken to the new system well, according to recycling operator Colin Faulkner. "There's obviously some confusion as to what can and can't be recycled and
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Boxes to get lids
RECYCLING boxes being delivered to households across Wyre Forest are to be supplied with lids following public pressure. The district council had intended supplying them on request but will now deliver lids with the boxes designed to take newspaper, cans
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Chiefs get wheelie tough on rubbish
COUNCIL chiefs have pledged to get tough with residents who overfill their wheelie bins once a new recycling scheme starts next month. Refuse collection crews are to enforce existing policies by refusing to take bins which do not have a fully closed lid
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Just how did I learn to understand German?
JAMES is practising rolling his 'r's for the first time. Together with his classmates Jac, Sophie and Clare, he has just had his first Spanish lesson. They are relishing their school's new-found status as a specialist college and the way in which foreign
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'Think again' on rubbish
BIN lorries deliver a staggering 150 tonnes of household rubbish every day to Wyre Forest's landfill site at Waresley - and at least half of it is capable of being recycled. The rubbish, collected from homes across the district, is piled into deep pits
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Wildlife plan for quarry site
THE Waresley site is in a quarry used by neighbours Baggeridge Brick. It opened eight years ago, with the rubbish filling in the void created by the extraction works. The site will be temporarily vacated in a couple of years to allow the brick firm to
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Recycling has leapt thanks to new bins
THE amount of Worcester's rubbish that is recycled could reach 24 per cent by March thanks to the success of the new wheelie bins. Recycling levels are recorded each quarter and in 2005/6 there has been a quarter on quarter increase, including a leap
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Churches hold talks on nuclear weapons
PEACE campaigners Bruce Kent and Dr Rebecca Johnson presented powerful arguments against nuclear weapons when they spoke at a public meeting in Malvern. Dr Johnson is executive director of the Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy and a leading
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Maternity super unit at Royal would be a nightmare
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save hospital services in Redditch are urging Worcester people to back their cause. About 60 members of the Save the Alexandra Hospital group brandishing banners and placards gathered outside a meeting of health chiefs last week
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A big cheer for uni's pom-pom girls
CHEERLEADERS from Worcester's university have been shaking their pom-poms in a Midlands competition. Captain Kirsty Millward choreographed the dance and gymnastic routines for Saturday's entry in the Future Cheer Midlands regional event. She said the
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First turf cut for new church
Red Hill Baptist Church leader Rob Giles and youngest member Hannah Brown, aged 17, dig in as 200 people watch the cutting of the first turf for the new church on land off St Peter's Drive, Worcester, on Sunday. Work on the £1.5m building started yesterday
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'Doorsteps' will go green
THE new recycling system will be slowly phased in across Wyre Forest from July. Every household will eventually get two recycling boxes for newspapers, plastic, cans, glass and textiles, which will be collected weekly. A wheelie bin for the remaining
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Bin survey to target homes
EVERY resident in the district is to get the chance to speak out on revolutionary plans for recycling rubbish - at a cost of £30,000. A questionnaire is going out to 42,000 Wyre Forest homes this week over the frequency of future bin collections and the
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Aim is to promote recycling
THE issue of recycling - and how to encourage people to think before they bin their rubbish - is set to be a high priority for Wyre Forest District Council in the year ahead. The proportion of rubbish recycled in the district stands at just 5.58 per cent
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District sets out 5pc rise in tax
A FIVE per cent council tax increase has been recommended by district chiefs. The rise is said to be "in line" with Wyre Forest District Council's financial strategy which aims to sustain and improve services. It will be in addition to Worcestershire
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7/2/06 - More stars can follow Sam's path
SAM Wedgbury's dream move to Sheffield United is a remarkable success story for Worcester City and the 16-year-old. Now we've witnessed Wedgbury's rapid rise from unknown academy hopeful to Sheffield scholar, do not be surprised if more City starlets
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A year to forget for stressed Stu
STUART Watkiss has hinted that his first anniversary in the Harriers hot-seat could also be his last as he comes under increasing fire at Aggborough. Describing his first 12 months in charge as a "rollercoaster", Watkiss admits highlights have been few
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No-Bull Sheldon is happy Harrier
GARETH Sheldon has lit the fuse ahead of Saturday's clash with Hereford United by insisting he was right to join Harriers rather than Graham Turner's men. The winger-cum-forward had a chance to link up with the Bulls in the summer after falling out of
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23/12/05 - Tom is no stranger to life as a Warrior
WHEN Tom Harding finally pulls on a Warriors shirt for a meaningful game he can only hope it will be a happier experience than the last two rugby matches he took part in. When he made his Worcester debut in the Powergen Cup dead rubber with Newport, the
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16/12/05 - Welsh adventure is the perfect tonic
ON Saturday, the Sixways faithful welcomed back one of their favourite sons as Chris Horsman appeared in a Worcester Warriors shirt for the first time in eight weeks. Part of that absence was spent serving a ban for stamping and part of it receiving treatment
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25/11/05 - Warriors have come long way in just 12 months
WHAT a difference a year makes! When Worcester last travelled to Northampton 12 months ago they went there on the back of eight defeats in their opening nine Premiership games. This time around they have played one fewer match but already have five wins
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18/11/05 - Only Warriors best will do for Windo
STAND-in skipper Tony Windo has experienced the highs and lows of captaincy in the past fortnight. On cloud nine after the dramatic win against Leicester -- the performance may not have been perfect, but the result was historic -- he then saw the team
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11/11/05 - Tony revels in his new Windo of opportunity
TONY Windo showed at the weekend just why he has been chosen to lead Worcester Warriors while Pat Sanderson is on England duty. The 36-year-old prop led by example on the field as Warriors racked up their magnificent victory over Leicester Tigers on Friday
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28/10/05 - Confident Fortey is winning his battle
JUST nine weeks after he lay in agony on the Sixways turf, Lee Fortey is back. The sight of the 30-year-old receiving oxygen on the pitch after he dislocated his left shoulder in a friendly in August took much of the shine off Worcester's pre-season optimism
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21/10/05 - Horstmann proves to be key capture
AS Warriors step off the Premiership treadmill for two weeks they can reflect on a pleasing set of results that has seen them consolidate their position in the right half of the table. And one man in particular has stepped out of the shadows to emerge
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14/10/05 - Ben relishes chance to be centre of attention
BEN Hinshelwood is relishing being at the centre of Worcester's challenge to continue their improbable rise up the Premiership table. The Australian-born Scot has been drafted into the middle following the knee injury to Dale Rasmussen. It is a familiar
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27/5/05 - Warriors gearing up for stage two
WORCESTER have released 14 players in their summer shake-up. Coaches John Brain and Andy Keast finalised their retained list this week, which could yet include Jon Hylton and Siaosi Vaili if they agree personal terms on new offers. Players that will not
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20/5/05 - Lyman will go down as rugby great
WHEN Worcester were rebranded Warriors, there were few players who fitted the description as aptly as Neil Lyman. The tighthead prop -- one of the few remaining players who made the transition from the amateur days to the professional era -- has been
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13/5/05 - Brothers back in arms at Sixways
THE Premiership had better watch out -- the Fortey brothers are back! It's been a while since prop Lee For-tey moved away from Gloucester in order to make it in rugby but, following twin Chris' Sixways switch, they have finally been reunited. Good news
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29/4/05 - Shane embroiled in drop Drahma
SO here's the deal. Kick this penalty goal and next season you'll be playing for a relegated club. It's not quite the scenario Shane Drahm had envisaged when he signed for Worcester back on Easter Monday. The Australian thought the Warriors would be out
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8/4/05 - Worcester bid to make it a contest
PICTURE the scene -- it's tipping it down at Kingston Park on Sunday and the Warriors lead 12-3 on the hour after battering Newcastle up front. They have the Falcons on the back foot again with a five-metre scrum and are just about to notch up try number
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You can do your bit to beat jams
TRAFFIC snarl-up in Worcester, read all about it. Of course, we cannot predict with any certainty that this will be our news vendors' cry - but one thing we do know for sure is that the depressing scenario of tailbacks and jams will be a feature of Worcester
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4/3/05 - The future is bright for Sixways success
CECIL Duckworth will carry on spending to make Worcester one of England's premier clubs. The Sixways chairman, whose millions have catapulted the Warriors into the Premiership, is determined to keep splashing the cash after Worcester secure their top-flight
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25/2/05 - No England call for me: Horsman
CHRIS Horsman has rejected the suggestion he's turned his back on England. Worcester Rugby Club's tight-head prop, who has enjoyed an impressive debut season at Sixways, looks set to become a Welsh international later this year. The English-born forward
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7/2/06 - Donovan praises support for Trophy final heroes
WORCESTER Wolves director of basketball Mick Donovan has heaped praise on the army of travelling fans who cheered his side to victory in the Trophy final. Around 300 passionate Wolves supporters made the trip to the Coventry Skydome to roar their heroes
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28/1/05 - It's the return of the Kingsholm stalwart
SIX years after making the move from Gloucester, Tony Windo finally returns to Kingsholm tomorrow. It wasn't supposed to be like this when the prop made up his mind to join Worcester back in 1999. A quick move down the road and, in two years, Bob's your
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14/1/05 - Bizarre Euro rules create rugby farce
NEIL Lyman is part of Worcester Warriors' squad tonight. Medical opinion says he shouldn't be. The Sixways management would rather he had his feet up while the player knows he's simply there to make up the numbers. Lyman, the veteran Sixways prop, has
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7/1/05 - England need to look at Horsman
ANDY Keast is pleading with England to take a look at Chris Horsman. Worcester Rugby Club's head coach has been delighted with the tighthead prop's performances since he arrived at Sixways in June. And with Horsman soon to be eligible for Wales, after
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22/10/05 - Double league test for Wolves
THE new England Basketball League season begins in earnest for Worcester Wolves this weekend with two matches in 24 hours. Wolves start their Division One campaign with a trip to newly-promoted Nottingham Knights tonight (7.30pm) followed by a home match
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17/12/04 - Brown ready to end Irish dream
IRISH eyes were smiling two years ago when James Brown helped his side lift the Powergen Cup. Tomorrow, Worcester's fly-half is primed to bring tears to those same eyes as London Irish visit Sixways for a cup duel. Brown, who spent three years at Irish
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Augulis leaves after six weeks
LITHUANIAN power forward Paulius Augulis has been axed by Worcester Wolves after little more than six weeks with the club. Augulis joined Wolves at the end of August along with fellow countryman Valdas Urbonavicius, but has failed to make an impact with
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8/10/05 - Wolves target double cup bid
WORCESTER Wolves face a cup double-header this weekend as their season begins to pick up pace. Wolves travel to Solent Stars in the National Trophy tonight (8pm) and are back in Worcester for tomorrow's National Cup third round encounter with England
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10/12/04 - European Shield has to be binned
YOU have to sympathise with the Sixways commercial department. Tomorrow's European Shield tie with Rovigo will hardly have supporters tearing the gates down, especially with bullied dads now forced to undergo the excruciation that is Christmas shopping
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1/10/05 - Wolves aiming to turn on style
WORCESTER Wolves are hoping tonight's National Trophy home clash with Coventry Crusaders (7pm) will give them a chance to justify some big summer decisions. Major changes in coaching staff and playing personnel took place during the close season as Wolves
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19/11/04 - Baron run could shape the future
FRANCIS Baron's exit from England Rugby Ltd may have slipped under the radar for many. His departure, however, could yet play a significant role in Worcester's fortunes. Baron, who last year used his casting vote to ensure the continuation of relegation
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10/9/05 - Wolves working overtime on visa
WORCESTER Wolves officials are working around the clock in an effort to be at full strength for their first match of the new season. Wolves take on Solent Stars in the National Trophy at the University of Worcester next Saturday (7pm). But they face a
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12/11/04 - Warriors handed chance to atone
JOHN Brain believes Worcester's Powergen Cup draw can offer redemption for his Worcester side. The Sixways director of rugby ad-mits quite openly that the manner of Sunday's 25-15 defeat at London Irish was "embarrassing". But, after seeing Worcester
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3/9/05 - Wolves parade new signings
WORCESTER Wolves' two new Lithuanian recruits get their first run-outs for the team in a pre-season friendly tomorrow (4pm). Valdas Urbonavicius and Paulius Augulis are both included for the warm-up game against East Kent Crusaders from England Basketball
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Warriors can heap pressure on Quins
THE very thought of burning down the establishment has always seemed a thoroughly intriguing one to me. So, perhaps it's fitting that Harlequins' Premiership stay could be one step closer to going up in smoke this weekend. Worcester, those little revolutionaries
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30/7/05 - Chiverton decides to stay with Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves have further underlined their intention to repeat last season's success after convincing small forward Colin Chiverton to stay with the club. Wolves reached the end-of-season play-off semi-finals in their first term in the top flight
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29/10/04 - French connection can boost Warriors confidence
EUROPE may have seemed merely a trivial pursuit for Worcester when the draw was made back in the summer. However, victory tomorrow in Brive's back yard and the secret of Premiership survival may well be unravelled. Worcester, away from home this season
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22/10/04 - Sanderson targets Brive victory treble
PAT Sanderson is used to these Brive encounters. Worcester Warriors' skipper will come up against the Frenchmen for the third time in his career tomorrow, hoping to make it a hat-trick of victories. Back in 2001, the flanker was part of a Harlequins side
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25/6/05 - Polish test for UCW players
UNIVERSITY College Worcester's basketball team jet out to Poland tomorrow in a bid to be crowned European champions. The team, representing Great Britain, will be one of 12 university teams in action in Gorzow next week as the continent's top students
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8/10/04 - Kepu will need time to make impression
JOHN Brain is urging supporters to be patient with Sione Kepu. The 24-year-old New Zealander only got to grips with his new surroundings this week af-ter signing a three-month deal at Sixways. And Worcester Warriors' director of rugby is hoping fans will
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31/3/05 - Shaw boosts Wolves cause
TY Shaw has given Worcester Wolves a huge boost by agreeing to return to the club for next season. The forward meets up with Australian side Cockburn Cougars as soon as Wolves complete their England Basketball campaign. But Shaw will be back come September
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24/9/04 - Sale showdown renews an old rivalry for Keast
IF WORCESTER could achieve their first victory at Sale tonight, there won't be a bigger smile on show than the one wrapped around Andy Keast's face. To put it mildly, the Sixways head coach isn't exactly Sale Director of Rugby Phillipe Saint-Andre's biggest
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17/9/04 - Delport bidding for return to top form
IT'S been a long and tortuous road but Saturday will represent a new beginning for Worcester's biggest name acquisition. Thinus Delport steps out of the shadows to start his first Zurich Premiership game since December after an injury which many players
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10/9/04 - No panic here says Sanderson
DON'T panic troops! That's the message from captain Sanderson after Worcester's opening-day defeat to Newcastle. True enough, the Warriors' 30-9 loss didn't make easy watching for supporters brought up on a weekly diet of National One demolitions. However
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17/2/05 - Shaw lines up Australian adventure
WORCESTER Wolves forward Ty Shaw is off Down Under after being signed up by the Cockburn Cougars. Six foot eight Shaw has agreed a deal with the Perth outfit, who play at a higher level than Wolves, but will not be joining them until the England Basketball
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29/4/04 - Worcester keep faith with their champions
AS a club, Worcester have become acutely aware of the need for continuity. They've learnt the hard way over the past few years. And after taking the C-factor seriously for the past two seasons, it has been a strong foundation of their championship success
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22/4/04 - Worcester expecting green light next week
WORCESTER are confident that entry to the Premiership will be rubber-stamped next week. The wait for clarification of promotion has seemed an eternity for many supporters after the April 5 audit of Sixways. With the past history of failed promotion bids
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15/4/04 - Injury and family loyalties force Evans to retire
FOR all the big name summer signings that have been bandied about, it is going to take some player to replace the irreplaceable. In four years of watching Worcester Rugby Club, there is one name that would always be first on my team sheet. Christian Evans
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8/4/04 - Supporters' rally shows Worcester's true worth
IF anyone was ever in doubt about Worcester Rugby Club's potential, this week's events at Sixways have blown away any lingering scepticism. Chairman Cecil Duckworth asked members and supporters to buy into a three-year dream. An investment in the club's
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18/3/04 - Everyone hates us but we don't care -- Evans
ALL you need to know about the honesty within National One is embedded in Exeter's mindset for Saturday. Rather than rolling out the red carpet for the champions-elect, the Chiefs are planning an ambush in Devon. Worcester come to town on the brink of
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11/3/04 - Worcester prepare to rewrite record books
TWELVE points to go. So near, you can almost smell it. With an 18-point lead already in the bag, Worcester only need three more wins to make sure of the National One title and promotion. It has been a long old road but suddenly the club can finally see
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4/3/04 - Garrard smiles better after Hawks hat-trick
THE most famous smile in National One rugby is back. Chris Garrard -- a player whose dazzling tries have become synonymous with that Cheshire cat grin -- is firing again and, with the Premiership beckoning, just in time. The Aussie winger is once again
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12/2/04 - Cole looking to realise potential
WITH club captain Werner Swanepoel barely able to wrestle himself from his sickbed, Saturday was perhaps not the time to herald the arrival of a new scrum half. Neil Cole jetted into Sixways to witness Worcester rack up their biggest points total of the
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22/1/04 - Premiership ambition still burns for Lyman
JOB HUNTING tightheads who are beginning to hear Worcester's march on the Premiership should think on. Neil Lyman is not about to give up. Every year the prop, who began his career down the road in Kidderminster, is faced with a fresh challenge. A new
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18/12/03 - January is key for promotion race
JOHN Brain believes next month will shape Worcester's season and could yet decide their promotion dream. The Sixways director of rugby has studied the run-ins of both the National One heavyweights and believes that January will be key for Worcester and
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11/12/03 - Cool heads are key to Bees clash
THE Bees protest too much methinks. The Birmingham side go head to head with Worcester on Saturday bidding to stop the Sixways juggernaut and quietly confident they can upset the odds at Sharmans Cross Road. The public message is quite different. Can't
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20/11/03 - Richards powering a new mean machine
WHEN Phil 'The Power' Richards arrived at Sixways in the summer he promised the players a 'brutal' time. He was true to his word and, five months on, Worcester can no longer be perceived as soft touches. The fitness coach, who learnt his 'skills for life
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23/10/03 - World Cup giving Ben a real buzz
SCOTLAND have hardly set the world alight in rugby's showpiece event but for Ben Hinshelwood, nothing can dull the experience. Worcester Rugby Club's star centre is loving every minute of the World Cup in Australia and, having started Scotland's opening
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9/10/03 - Sixways backing for England's World bid
WHEN the Australians start tipping England, you know they're up to something. You could argue that every man and his dog are backing the favourites for the World Cup so what's the difference? But then you'd be discounting the ferocity in which the Aussies
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18/9/03 - Warriors must avoid agents provocateurs
WHEN Cecil Duckworth's resolve began to waver in the summer, there was an air of tragic irony at Sixways. The season -- which may have seemed one too far -- was also offering the greatest opportunity yet to reach what had previously looked agonisingly
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11/9/03 - Hickey unmoved by Orrell's money jibes
DREW Hickey talks an impressive game. The Australian will, however, be desperate to put some of those words into practice on Saturday when his former employers come to town. Orrell arrive at Sixways still smarting from Hickey's summer departure when he
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JOHN DANBY - Goalkeeper. 20/9/83. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 15.
Stepped onto the bench after the release of Brendan Murphy and was needed to make two substitute appearances in season 2001/02, including a league debut at Luton. The Stoke-born teenager had been playing for the U-19s, including during their fine FA Youth
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DANNY LEWIS - Goalkeeper.
The promising keeper did enough in friendlies and training with Harriers during season 2003-04 to become Jan Molby's first signing of the summer break. Lewis broke into Studley's first team the season before and kept his place with the Midland Alliance
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WAYNE HATSWELL - Centre-half, left-back. 8/2/75. 6ft. Squad number 22.
The uncompromising defender was Ian Britton's last signing before the manager was sacked in October 2003 and cost Harriers a four-figure fee. Hatswell has a second chance to impress in the Football League after leaving Oxford under Ian Atkins due to a
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Brown -- It's great for Cecil
JAMES Brown paid tribute to Cecil Duckworth after the National One title was clinched. The fly half summed up the affection within the championship squad for the chairman who has ploughed in millions to realise the vision of Premiership rugby for Sixways
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STEVE BURTON - Left-back 10/10/82. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 4.
The defender joined Harriers for a second spell in March 2004, signing a contract until the end of the season. A left-footed player who can deliver a good set-piece and likes to attack down the flank with a fine range of passes, Burton played just 14
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CHRIS MCHALE - Centre-half 4/11/82. Squad number 13.
The young centre-half made the substitutes bench for the first time in the Football League at home to Huddersfield on April 12, 2004, but did not feature. McHale's impressive youth-team displays had marked him down as one for the future and director of
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JONES
JONES Claire Have a lovely birthday. Love you loads, Mum, Dad and Elisha, Nan and Grandad Jones, and all your Friends at Scales Pharmacy. xxx Published in paper 07/02/2006
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SALTER
SALTER Alice Mabel The Family of Alice would like to thank Relatives, Friends, Neighbours, Cranham Care Home for their floral tributes and kind donations to Cancer Research. Special thanks to Father Nduna. Published in paper 07/02/2006
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BOWKETT
BOWKETT Lucy and Harry Loved and remembered. Daughter Marilyn and Grandchildren. Published in paper 07/02/2006
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BOWKETT
BOWKETT Harry Snowy Passed away three years today. Loved and remembered by Brian, Linda and Grandchildren. Also Mum, Lucy, who passed away on February 15th. Never forgotten. xx Published in paper 07/02/2006
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PARRY
PARRY Wynne Wife of the late Sid, much loved sister of Teresa and Margaret, beloved aunt to all her nephews and nieces. Will be sadly missed by all. The funeral service has taken place, donations, if desired, for County Air Ambulance may be sent to Holland
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BAILEY
BAILEY Nina Mary On February 1st, 2006, peacefully at Oldbury Grange Residential and Nursing Home, Bridgenorth. Nina Bailey formerly of Cotheridge, Worcester and of Little Green, Kingsland, Nr. Leominster, aged 96 years. The wife of the late John Bailey
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BEALE
BEALE nee Barnes Annie May Late of Bringsty, peacefully on February 2nd aged 84 years. Mother of Raymond and Hilda, gran of Anissa, Leonie, Samina and Tyler, great gran of Kyran, Rory and Ewan. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The funeral service
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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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Some spooky goings on
AS Halloween fell on a school day last year, year one pupils at Heathfield School, Wolverley, could not let the occasion pass by without holding a spooky party. The five-year-olds dressed up and had great fun doughnut biting, apple bobbing and finding
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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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They're all at sea
Each term RGS The Grange has a visiting artist come into the school to work with different year groups on a variety of creative topics. In the past they have enjoyed batik work, dance, making music and construction. Sea creatures Last term the Worcester
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The navigation lark
With availability of cheap alternatives to official navigation systems fuelling consumer demand, there's bound to be a few finding their way into Christmas stockings. But a new report says car manufacturers must look to their strategies if they are to
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Setting sights on the Sudan
School holidays look set to take on a different meaning for a junior teacher from Edgbaston. Wendy Packer, head of English at The Blue Coat School, will join seven other teachers from the UK working in the refugee camps of Sudan during the week-long February
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One big happy family
The Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools have seen another year of outstanding results for their pupils, not just in last summer's A-level and GCSE results, but also in the fields of sport, music and cultural exchanges. The family of schools caters for children
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The appliance of science
A team of girls from King Edward VI High School for Girls, Edgbaston, has won first prize in a competition at Birmingham University. Last year was Einstein Year because it was 100 years since the brilliant physicist wrote his famous research papers (and
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Peter Pan
YOUNGSTERS at Heathfield School, Wolverley, took to the skies when they produced Peter Pan as their lower junior school Christmas play. Peter Pan was played by Hollie Randle, while Jack Chorley was John. Tinkerbelle was brought to life by Raphaella Bojouri
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Eastern promise
LAST summer was full of eastern promise for pupils at Bromsgrove School. Twenty-four youngsters spent four weeks in Cambodia and Thailand during the holidays working with local orphans. The kind-hearted students helped with building works at two orphanages
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The gold standard
Sports-mad youngsters from The Blue Coat School, Birmingham, have been putting in some golden performances both in and outside the county. While the school's under-eight gymnasts took gold at the Trinity Gymnastics Championships at Wycombe Abbey School
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Manners
Pupils at a girls' day school in Worcester turned the clock back to 1883 when they studied the teachings of its founder and first headmistress, Miss Alice Ottley. As part of their enrichment and personal, social, health, citizenship and education programme
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A high flier
Dominic Porter reached for the skies when he competed in the West Midlands Regional Trampolining Championships. Dominic, a year nine pupil at RGS Worcester, won his own personal age group (U-15) and because he can perform a very high level of difficulty
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Making the grade
A group of pupils from years four, five and six at Heathfield School entered the ISA Midlands Swimming Championships at Hinckley Leisure Centre. Pupils from 24 schools took part from all over the Midlands. There were many good individual performances
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Selected
RGS Worcester pupil Jade Marshall-Walker, aged 12, and her ten-year-old sister Chloe, who attends RGS The Grange, have been selected for the U-13 county hockey squad. Zoe Selvey, Megan Sodzawiczny, Emily Gainsford, Beth Tudgay and Laura Andrews were invited
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Express TV - A switched-on firm - Advertising feature
Over 46 years, Express TV have established an enviable reputation for supplying quality electrical products and providing the best possible customer service. And now with the newly refurbished shop in Malvern Link, this reputation is about to get even
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The ambassadors ball
Networking doesn't get more high-powered than this -- Worcestershire's business leaders gathering for a glamorous black-tie event at one of the area's most historic landmarks to discuss the county's economic future. Pictures by Richard Eaton. To order
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Will woes - legal advice From Parkinson Wright
Being cut out of a will when there is a family disagreement may be unwelcome at any time, but in some circumstances such an action may result in genuine hardship. If this is the case, it may be possible for the disadvantaged relative to go to court to
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Pottering round the pottery
How you can make this year's Christmas shopping a treat instead of a trauma. Zeena Lemon on where to find great gifts. It's either a necessary evil or one of the most enjoyable bits of Christmas. No, not spending time with the in-laws, but the annual
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Sheer class
Make an entrance at this season's Christmas parties with diaphanous dresses and transparent tops that offer tantalising glimpses - but don't reveal too much. This lovely dress looks like fallen leaves floating in the breeze A sultry number that softens
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Tills and hills
Zeena Lemon goes shopping in the shadow of those famous peaks. I t is the character of the British to be individuals and that spirit of individualism is often found in unexpected places. Barnards Green in Malvern is a case in point. Officially part of
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It soothes the mind as well the body
Massage's benefits are psychological and physical, finds Zeena Lemon Massage is one of the oldest healing practices in the world -- so gentle it can be used on newborn babies and yet so powerful it can be used to treat everything from high blood pressure
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Making it a happy Christmas for pets
It's a busy time of year for the RSPCA, writes Zeena Lemon Christmas may be the season of goodwill to all men but sadly that doesn't seem to apply to animals, as staff at the Worcester branch of the RSPCA know only too well. "At this time of year we get
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Christmas dinner ideas
Follow these suggestions for a gourmet Christmas feast and there won't be many complaints around the dinner table this December 25 Main course Dry aged Aberdeen Angus rump joint (1.59-1.9kg) Kiln-roasted salmon with watercress, spinach and rocket topping
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Join Lions for sleigh tour
STOURBRIDGE and Kingswinford Lions will be bringing Christmas cheer to the streets with their seasonal Santa's sleigh tour in the run-up to the festive period. The group will be touring the Stourbridge area, Kingswinford, Hagley and Halesowen throughout
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Rocking all around the Crown
Start your festive shopping in style with a visit to the Crown Centre. To keep weary shoppers full of Christmas cheer the popular centre has plenty of fun-filled entertainment. Starting on Saturday December 3 clowns Abbey and teabags will be in the Crown
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Resolve to have your eyes tested
Practice manager and new dad James Hewitt leads the family-orientated team at Docker and Wilson. He is proud of his team and the fantastic service they provide. "Many people forget an eye test is a basic health check which needs to be repeated at least
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A touch of class
The combination of cards and gifts of distinction along with exceptional chocolates from Thorntons are the Hallmark of good taste. Roger Eame's family has a history of trading in Stourbridge for more than 100 years so he knows that quality is the key
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Moonlight stroll to help hospice
If the festive season puts you in the mood to do your bit for charity, then why not do a little something for Mary Stevens Hospice? This Oldswinford-based hospice offers free care to life-limited patients and their families from in and around Dudley borough
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Feast with a twist
The traditional Christmas feast of turkey and all the trimmings is usually enough to delight most people. But adventurous cooks may wish to add a few twists to the familiar menu and serve up an extra special meal on December 25. To discover how to go
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Treasure trove of Christmas treats
Wine book set (with thermostat and pourer) WH Smith £12.99 Wooly Woolworths £7.99 Science Museum pop-up booklight WH Smith £4.99 and radio projector clock WH Smith £14.99 Food Lovers Italian Bowl Boots £15 Vsmile tv learning system Wilkinson £49.99 Narcisse
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Atomic New Year
A 'Happy Hogmanay' is planned for your New Year celebrations! Sponsors Fone Fashion welcome you to the Town Hall with a complementary glass of eggnog to warm your arrival from 7.30pm. The Scottish New Year spirit of fun will be alive here in Stourbridge
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Eat, drink and be merry
Christmas is the one time of the year when just about everyone gets the urge to eat out, whether it is with the family, friends or the office gang. The motto of "eat, drink and be merry" is at the heart of the festive season and if you haven't already
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Festive fun in Stourbridge
The choices locally are ever increasing for entertainment, eating out and partying. Just look at what's on offer: Chicago rocks at Christmas with buffets starting from £12.95, which include disco and dancing. Bookings taken will attract free priority
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Talking turkey and wine
You may have ordered your Christmas turkey, posted your overseas cards and even finished buying presents, but have you remembered to sort out your Christmas wine? There's nothing more frustrating during that last-minute whiz around a supermarket only
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Christmas wonderland
The traditional buildings host a wealth of wonderful gifts and services in Worcester Street. Where else can you start at the pub, order some curtains, pick up a bouquet of flowers, frame your favourite print, buy some antique gloves, repair your Christmas
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The negotiator
An appearance by Terry Waite was one of the highlights of this year's Bewdley Festival, providing a chance to hear his extraordinary story in his own words. Afterwards, Sally Oldaker asked him about his experiences and his views on the state of the world
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Glam rocks
Whether you are a collector of gemstones or a lover of colourful jewellery, you can cut out the middlemen by buying direct from one of the world's largest gemstone suppliers. Gems TV Limited manufactures high quality gem-set jewellery, as well as operating
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2006 and all that...Peeling off for Primrose
Taking inspiration from the Women's Institute, Bromsgrove's Primrose Hospice has put together a fundraising calendar based on the same principle of stripping off for charity. The 'Peeling off for Primrose' 2006 calendar features good sports from local
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Grand entrances
Bohemian glamour is the key theme at Vera Mont this season, with a collection of elegant evening wear designed to help you make an entrance. Decorative elements and opulent fabrics combine to create an extravagant, sexy and feminine look ideal for winter
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All the latest films and where to see them
LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS (PG) Jim Carrey stars in this big screen adaptation of the first three of Lemony Snicket's dark world that the Beaudelaire children find themselves inhabiting. See review, right. Odeon, Worcester 12.45,
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Holistic healing
In the heart of Bewdley town centre, Eden Holistic Therapies is the only practice within 15 miles to offer such a range of treatments. Even though this very fact makes the business special, its owners, Dawn Edwards and Julie Guest, have set out to ensure
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A spinal specialist's confession... And why, despite all, I still do what I do...
Dear friend, Confessions are tough. Real tough. But sometimes a confession can set the record straight, and I want to give credit where credit is due. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining
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Coming of age
Despite its inevitability, the thought of growing old is still rather a worrying one - who will look after us, and how will we afford that care? Increased life expectancy means it is likely that we will require care for longer, whether in our own homes
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Maintaining independence, reducing burdens
Many people face the prospect of an empty nest, living in their family homes long after children have grown up and got homes of their own. A big family home requires ongoing maintenance, and you can become reluctant to spend time, energy and money on
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Passport to freedom
When it comes to mobility equipment, finding the right product to suit your needs can be daunting. Family-run business Magbility prides itself on supplying top-quality products tailored to individual requirements, and designed to offer a high degree of
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Diary
KAUSHAL - TROMANS The Strahovsky Monastery in Prague was the fabulous setting for the marriage of Kidderminster couple Priya Kaushal and Andy Tromans, who found romance at Kidderminster railway station as they travelled to school in Worcester. Both are
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Changing rooms
Many changes took place at Bromsgrove School during the summer holidays, including the conversion of Housman Hall - the former home of Bromsgrove School's most famous Old Boy and latterly a prominent hotel in the town centre - into a 70-bed, en suite
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A most excellent hotel
Whether you're planning to explore the Cotswolds countryside, relax on a weekend getaway, or celebrate a special occasion, Cotswold House - recently named Independent Hotel of the Year 2005 at the prestigious Catey Awards - promises to offer you an unforgettable
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Chipping Campden
The charming town of Chipping Campden is a wonderful place to explore and provides the perfect base for venturing further into the Cotswolds countryside. The historic stone buildings of this area give the old wool merchants' town its unique character,
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In very good taste
The Epic' Bar Brasseries owned by Michelin-starred chef Patrick McDonald are perfect for relaxed dining this Christmas, with great food and drink served in stylish surroundings. Throughout December, Epic' Brasseries are offering an extensive Christmas
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A Sprout is for life
Brussels sprouts have never been the most popular of vegetables; they are one of those things that appears on the table every Christmas without fail, regardless of whether or not anybody actually likes them. However, the humble sprout is being given a
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What's on
The festive season is now in full swing with a host of special Christmas performances. Various venues present programmes of well-loved carols and wintry classical favourites, with candlelight and costume on the agenda, while seasonal comedy also makes
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Wired for sound
Choosing the latest audio or security equipment for your vehicle can be something of a minefield unless you are sure that both the product and the sales advice are of top quality. Ultimate Audio in Bromsgrove sells superior electrical equipment for all
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Time on my hands
Before his redundancy Lee Hanson was an international Human Resources Director. Now, in addition to occasional writing and his househusband duties, he works part-time as a Human Resources consultant. In a previous article I described my transformation
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Ashes hot property for group
The firm that provided Channel Four's cricket coverage today looked set to benefit from strong demand for its DVDs of the Ashes series. Television Corporation, which owns sports programming supplier Sunset & Vine and ball tracking system Hawk-Eye,
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A share of the spoils
Equities have shaken off their torpor and are again attracting small investors. Punters who club together can share the risks - and gains. Although few experts saw it coming at the start of the year, London shares have enjoyed such a solid and steady
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The pensions crisis
Following a Government report in 2004 highlighting a gap in the amount people were saving for their retirement, it emerged that 11.3 million workers are not making pension contributions. If neither taxes, savings nor retirement ages are increased, future
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Burger kings
Catering equipment maker Enodis says its growth in North America has slowed as it prepared to resume paying dividends to shareholders for the first time since 2001. The London-based seller of equipment to restaurants such as McDonald's and Burger King
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Eat drink and be Merry!
This Christmas there's no need to trail round the supermarkets. Everything you could imagine and desire for the celebration table is offered fresh and ready to go from the superb delis, farm shops and independent retailers of our home county. Read on
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Shares
The FTSE-100 index at the close was down 5.8 at 5447.3 Popular Shares - Latest Prices Alliance & L 847 XD - 3 Aviva 618 XD - 6 AWG 984 BAE Systems 335 - BG 534 + 3 BP 669 + 6 Bradford & Bingley 332 XD + Brit Airways 284 - 3 British Energy 484
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All they want for Christmas
What parent doesn't approach the festive season swamped by a barrage of requests from the offspring? Check out the ten top buys for youngsters this season - if they're not already on your youngster's Christmas wishlist . . . 1. Crazy Frog Ringtone Plush
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Let there be light
CANDLES, in our all-electric age, have never been more popular. Birthdays and romance aside, however, the image of a lit candle has become an inextricable part of Christmas and has its own particular significance. There's no two ways about it, a carols
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The apartments
Greenlands House, Widemarsh Street, Hereford. Price Guide: See below. CONTEMPORARY apartments on four floors can now be found behind the classical faade of Greenlands House, built in 1860 as a ladies' college. The grand building has now been carefully
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The manor born
Lemore Manor, Eardisley, Herefordshire. Price guide: £1.75 million FILL an ancient country site in the 'manor' to which you've always wanted to be accustomed. Lemore Manor was first purchased in about 1640 from Henry, Earl of Worcester by George Coke
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Life changing experiences
Twenty-one 16 and 17-year-olds from King Edward VI High School for Girls went on an adventure of a lifetime to Bolivia last summer. The World Challenge Expedition, which lasted a month, challenged the team members in every possible way. The girls took
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'Tis the season to be gorgeous
BREAK out the gorgeous gladrags - Christmas is coming. There can't be a much better reason than that all-important party season for donning the sparkles and velvets, satin and lace. And if you can't dress to thrill at the New Year's Eve bash then why
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A hidden world
Children from Kidderminster's Holy Trinity School enjoyed exploring the world of hedgerows thanks to a 'museum on the move' tour bus. The interactive, multi-sensory exhibition, sponsored by the county council and Hartlebury Museum, celebrates the hidden
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Quick on the draw
A visit to a Cotswold manor house proved to be a huge draw for RGS The Grange pupil Hannah McCombe. Ten-year-old Hannah was visiting National Trust property Snowshill Manor, the former home of eccentric collector Charles Paget Wade, when she was invited
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Christmas in the bag
British summertime might only have officially ended on October 30, but the Christmas countdown started way before the clocks went back for winter. But it need not be a stressful time - there are ways round it. Advent calendars and bumper chocolate tins
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Boost
Pupils at Kidderminster's Holy Trinity School raised an astonishing £1,400 for the NSPCC by taking part in a sponsored activity challenge. Pam Wright, the head of lower school and nursery, said: "We are absolutely delighted to have raised £1,400 and donations
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A very dramatic entrance
Bromsgrove School made its debut performance at the town's new Artrix theatre with a spectacular production of the schools' edition of Les Miserables. Playing to packed houses on four nights (with an afternoon performance for local prep schools), the
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Society news
Wallace and Gromit came to Herefordshire when their big movie, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit received its regional premiere at The Courtyard, Hereford, in aid of Breast Cancer Haven and sponsored by: DreamWorks, UPI, Aardman Productions and, locally, Knight
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Great debate
RGS Worcester lower sixth students William Tooke and David Williams beat strong opposition from Malvern College, Malvern Girls' College and St James' School to win the first round of this year's English Speaking Union Schools Competition for Debating.
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Society news
Hereford Cathedral holds the last of its organ gala concerts - Phantom of the Opera improvised by David Briggs, hosts the regional film premiere of Pride and Prejudice and launches its collaboration with John Mckellar Designer Jewellery, Hereford, where
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Society news
The unveiling of Edward Elgar's statue at Cathedral Close, Hereford, and the Heart of England Excellence in Tourism accolades.
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Kidderminster Harriers FC - factfile
Formed: 1886 Chairman: Barry Norgrove. Vice-Chairman: Neil Savery. Directors: John Baldwin, Gordon Howard and Wayne Allen. Company Secretary: Richard Painter. Football Secretary/Stadium Manager: Roger Barlow. Manager: Stuart Watkiss First team coach:
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Stewart Pearl
Position: Hooker. Age: 22. Previous clubs: Leamington. Plenty of under 21 experience under his belt should have brought him closer to the first team but with Chris Pearson and Chris Hall in front of him, his opportunities may be limited.
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NEW ACADEMY SIGNINGS (Summer 2002) Neil Mason
Position: Flanker. Age: 20. Previous clubs: Moseley. Mason scored a try on debut for Worcester's first-team in a 71-14 win over Otley in March. Is highly rated by director of rugby John Brain and will be pushing hard for a starting role this season.
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Craig Gillies
Position: Lock. Age: 26. Previous clubs: Llanelli, Richmond, Bath. Giant lock Gillies was John Brain's final summer signing, replacing Lee Soper at Sixways. Gillies, at 6ft 8in, will be the tallest player ever to wear the Worcester shirt when he takes
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Werner Swanepoel
Position: Scrum half. Age: 27. Previous clubs: Cats (Super 12). Has 20 Springbok caps to his name and is rated highly in his native South Africa. Should take National One by storm this season.
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Gavin Pfister
Position: Flanker. Age: 28. Previous clubs: London Irish, Western Province, Stormers. Pfister will offer competition for places in the back row with the likes of Jim Jenner, Christian Evans, Mark Gabey, Richard Bates and Richard Nias.
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Chris Pearson
Position: Hooker. Age: 27. Previous clubs: Natal Sharks, Bedford, Orrell. Pearson teams up with Chris Hall as Worcester try to solve their problematic position. Joe Ross has been released after a disappointing campaign.
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Adrian Olver
Position: Prop. Age: 32. Previous clubs: Saracens, Rotherham. Vastly experienced tight-head prop arrives to add competition for places. Takes Alejandro Moreno's spot in the Sixways squad.
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James Ogilvie-Bull
Position: Centre. Age: 23. Previous clubs: Harlequins, Bristol. Seventeen stone centre has struggled to reach his potential but is hoping a move to Worcester under former mentor Andy Keast can resurrect his career.
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Gareth Mason
Position: Prop. Age: 23. Previous clubs: Swansea. The 6ft, 18 stone prop spent time on-loan at Worcester last season and played a couple of Warriors matches. Impressed against Leicester and won a contract on the back of his performances.
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Craig Hudson
Position: Winger. Age: 23. Previous clubs: La Rochelle, Cardiff. Powerhouse winger stands at 6ft 6in and weighs in at 17 stone. Is one of the biggest wingers in world rugby and promises to pose a threat for National One defences.
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Nnamdi Ezulike
Position: Winger. Age: 25. Previous clubs: Leicester, London Irish. The Nigerian-born speed king should prove a big threat this season. Was rated as one of the quickest backs in the Zurich Premiership last season.
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NEW SIGNINGS (Summer 2002) Richard Bates
Position: Flanker. Age: 30. Previous clubs: Natal Sharks, London Irish. Hardman Bates should be a tough competitor in National One this season if he makes a full recovery from a shoulder injury picked up in January.
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Penn handed Saturday ban
PROMISING midfielder Russ Penn has been forced out of improving Kidderminster Harriers' plans on Saturday. The central midfielder, who has been a revelation since returning from a loan spell with Alvechurch, must serve a one-game ban in the Conference
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Richard Nias
Position: Flanker. Age: 23. Previous clubs: Durban, Harlequins. An Andy Keast favourite and got the nod last season in the game of the season at Rotherham. Will be hoping to have an injury-free campaign.
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Rovers boss on look-out for striker to cure worry
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Rod Brown is desperately trying to bring in a striker to solve his side's problems in front of goal. Brown says he is happy with his side's defence and midfield, but the lack of fire-power continues to undermine the work he is
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Archer's double hopes wrecked
SIMON Archer's dream of a 16th doubles title ended in disappointment at the English Nationals in Manchester. The Worcester ace, mixed winner in 2004 and men's doubles winner in 2005, and David Lindley, the second seeds, were beaten by top seeds Robert
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Wanderers progress in North Mids Vase
WORCESTER Wanderers' hopes of winning the North Midlands Junior Vase are still alive after a 27-8 victory against Dixonians. The match was due to be played away from home but water-logged pitches at Dixonians meant it was switched to Sixways. And Wanderers
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Kidderminster continue their run in the cup
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians kept their North Midlands Cup campaign on course with a 17-7 victory against Shrewsbury. Their opponents took the lead with an unconverted try but KCs hit back when an excellent break by James Whitehouse saw him link with Dan Quinn
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Jim Jenner
Position: Number eight. Age: 30. Previous clubs: Bristol, Exeter, Newcastle. Jenner was named supporters' player of the season after a fine return following his one campaign in the Premiership with Newcastle. Brought an extra try scoring threat with his
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Chris Garrard
Position: Winger. Age: 24. Previous clubs: Wests (Brisbane). Aussie Garrard took Sixways by storm last season with 25 National One tries. He finished as the club's top scorer and signed a new deal despite Premiership interest.
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Christian Evans
Position: Back Row. Age: 31. Previous clubs: Bayonne (France), Bristol. Evans was one of the unsung heroes of the Worcester squad last season and weighed in with some vital tries.
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Manchester Magic 79 Wolves 90
Saturday, December 17, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves stormed to joint-top of England Basketball Division One by dethroning previous league leaders Manchester Magic 90-79. Magic were unbeaten in their last seven league games and this match, held at the Amaechi
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Wolves 84 Kings Lynn 61
Saturday, December 10, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves kept their title ambitions on course with an 84-61 victory over Kings Lynn Fury. Fury went into the match looking to improve on a record of just one win in the first half of the season. Worcester, meanwhile
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Wolves 93 Solent 76
Saturday, November 12, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves left Solent Stars out in the cold again with a fine 93-76 victory in English League Division One. Rob Clarke (18), Andy Harper (17), Valdas Urbonavicius (17) and Ty Shaw (16) sank the most points as unbeaten
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Fireworks
Bewdley's Mug House Inn will be staging a free fireworks display - in a garden opposite the Severnside North pub - on New Year's Eve A bucket collectino among customers will go to the Shuttle/Times and News Operation Covert appeal.
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Teeside 92 Wolves 116
Sunday, November 6, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves stretched their unbeaten run in all competitions to 11 games with a 116-92 win at Teeside Mohawks. The victory keeps them in the top spot in the English Basketball Division One. They started strongly and, by the
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Now we've got backing from Briten
OPERATION Covert is feeling flushed with success after a Kidderm-inster company came forward to help us tick more items off our shopping list this week. Briten Ltd, based on the Hoo Farm Industrial Estate, has saved the appeal more than £1,500 by donating
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Wolves 91 London Capitals 76
Saturday, October 29, 2005 ANDY Harper scored 33 points as Worcester Wolves eventually saw off London Capitals 91-76. The American shooting guard netted a series of successful three-pointers as Wolves finally did enough to edge past a towering London
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Two wins in 24-hour rampage for Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves maintained their unbeaten start to the season by recording a double success in cup competitions over the weekend. Wolves won 78-55 at Solent Stars in the National Trophy on Saturday and followed that up with a crushing 91-58 defeat of
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Reindeer pops in with festive gifts
THE neighbours popped round with an early Christmas present for Operation Covert this week! West Midland Safari Park has always supported district Scouts as the Rhydd Covert activity centre is situated alongside the Wyre Forest attraction. Now it has
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Snooker stars in the frame for our appeal
RONNIE O'Sullivan, the world's No 1 snooker player, was on cue to back Operation Covert when he was in action in Kidderminster on Thursday. The "Rocket" was at the Glades Arena for the latest Betfred Premier League tournament and took time out to draw
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Carpet workers back good causes
CARPET workers dipped in to their pay packets to back Operation Covert to the tune of £323. Every year employees of Brintons Carpets contribute to good causes via a voluntary scheme in which they choose to have an amount deducted from their salary. Administered
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Treasures prove to be great value for appeal
DOZENS of visitors brought some of their most treasured possessions to an Antiques Roadshow-style valuation day and boosted Operation Covert to the tune of £312. Around 100 people had their items assessed by a team of experts from Halls Fine Art at Kidderminster
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Cash donation off trade union
TRADE union members have taken action to back Operation Covert. The Wyre Forest branch of Amicus has given £100 to help the appeal to rebuild the Rhydd Covert activity centre torched by vandals a year ago. Branch member, John Stevens, who works as an
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How you can help
IF you wish to make a donation to Operation Covert, you can: Call in at the Shuttle/Times and News offices in Blackwell Street, Kidderminster, during normal business hours from 9am until 5pm. Post donations to Operation Covert, c/o Clive Joyce, Shuttle
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Experts to value family heirlooms
A TEAM of three experts from a leading fine art auction house is coming to Kidderminster next Thursday to hold an Antiques Roadshow-style valuation day. Halls Fine Art, which has offices in Kidderminster and Shrewsbury, is staging the event at Kidderminster
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Rock star will start building
IF you see a music megastar at the controls of a mechanical digger in Wyre Forest next month, you don't need to book an appointment with your optician. A start is being made on building the new Rhydd Covert activity centre between Kidderminster and Bewdley
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All the latest films and where to see them
LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS (PG) Jim Carrey stars in this big screen adaptation of the first three of Lemony Snicket's dark world that the Beaudelaire children find themselves inhabiting. See review, right. Odeon, Worcester 12.45,
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Snooker stars write on cue for Covert
SNOOKER'S top stars are set to chalk up more money for Operation Covert. Four of the world's leading players come to Kidderm-inster for a major tournament next month and will be signing two cues to be raffled for the appeal. They include former world
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Dust off those heirlooms
DON'T forget to root out those precious items tucked away in your loft for a special antiques roadshow in aid of Operation Covert next month. Experts from Halls Fine Art, the leading auction house with offices in Kidderminster and Shrewsbury, will be
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Saddle up to support charity
HORSE riders are being reminded they can enjoy a pleasant ride and a drink while raising money for Operation Covert this weekend. Wyre Forest Ride is being organised by Cordelia Noble - a freelance photographer who works for the Shuttle/Times & News
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£10,000 lift for appeal
THE bid to rebuild the Rhydd Covert activity centre is on the brink of passing the £50,000 milestone after a staggering £10,000 was donated by Kidderminster and District Youth Trust. The cash is the largest single donation to date and has taken the £80,000
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OPERATION COVERT SHOPPING LIST
FIRE SECURITY DOOR FOR KITCHEN COUNTER £900 (Sponsored by............................................) 12 INTERNAL WINDOW SECURITY SCREENS £1,800 (Sponsored by............................................) SECURITY ROLLER SHUTTER DOOR 1 £1,256 (Sponsored
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Other ways to back our appeal...
IF you wish to make a donation to Operation Covert, you can: Call in at the Shuttle/Times and News offices in Blackwell Street, Kidderminster, during normal business hours from 9am until 5pm. Post donations to Operation Covert, c/o Becky Parkinson, Shuttle
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Travel vouchers will be top draw
SUNSEEKERS will have the chance to indulge themselves this winter - while helping Operation Covert - after Co-op Travel donated £500 of travel vouchers to a raffle in aid of the appeal. Five thousand tickets have been printed for the Rhydd Covert Warden's
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September 29, 2005
ALTHOUGH I try to reply to all letters, sometimes subjects of wide concern arise, bringing overwhelming correspondence composed by a central organisation and signed by constituents. I regret I cannot reply to all these letters personally. The subjects
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Annual horse ride set to boost appeal funds
HORSE riders will be able to enjoy a pleasant ride and a beer at a country pub while raising cash for Operation Covert next month. Wyre Forest Ride is being organised by Cordelia Noble - a freelance photographer, who works for the Shuttle/Times and News
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Fans' chance to bid for BB task clothes
FANS of the cult reality television show, Big Brother, should be able to bid online for suits worn on the show from tonight. Simon Clark, of Kidderminster company, Careerwear, said 10 suits worn by contestants to complete tasks including sorting maggots
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July 28, 2005
THE Health Select Committee completed five reports towards the end of the last Parliament. The Government is supposed to respond within two months of such reports, and even allowing for the General Election I find it unacceptable that responses to three
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Double boost
MORE than £300 was raised for Operation Covert when two Kidderminster couples opened their gardens. Adrian and Sheila James coined in £290 for the charity when they opened their garden gates last Saturday and took £310 for the National Gardens Scheme
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June 30, 2005
LAST Friday I visited the offices of the British Institute of Learning Disabilities who have now been in the refurbished ground floor of Campion House, Green Street, for nearly four years. I was unable to attend their Open Day which had been a great success
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June 23, 2005
THIS WEEK I welcomed Fred and Shirley Holland to the House of Commons for an award ceremony for local heroes from among older volunteers. Fred has worked tirelessly for 35 years for the diabetics of Wyre Forest as the leading light of the local branch
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Budding racers driving up total
IT IS not every day that you get the chance to race around the famous Silverstone track in a Formula One Budding Michael Schumachers in Kidderminster were given the opportunity to step into the cockpit this week to test their skills and help raise money
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Raffling up prizes
IT is hoped a Christmas raffle will generate £5,000 for Operation Covert. But help is needed in providing prizes that will make the public clamour for tickets. Rhydd Covert site warden, Mark Woodward, has arranged for 5,000 tickets to be printed, free
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June 16, 2005
BEWDLEY Carnival last Saturday was a great success with, I believe, more visitors than last year. The field was crammed with stands and although, because of insurance difficulties, there were few large floats, the parade was spectacular with excellent
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June 2, 2005
ONE excitement in London is that as there are now nearly 30 MPs who are not members of a major party, as a group we may be able to call for Opposition Day debates. Also there may be money available from Parliamentary allowances for extra support as already
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Soul band's 'great night'
THE sound of music has boosted Operation Covert by £650 after soul band, Blind Lemon, rocked a Kidderminster social club. Blind Lemon guitarist, Nick McCarthy, told the Shuttle/Times and News that a great night had been had by all who attended the gig
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May 26, 2005
FROM time to time, I receive requests from people who have been so appalled at the prospect of a very long wait for an operation like a joint replacement that they have used some of their life savings to pay to have it privately. Unfortunately, it is
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May 19, 2005
I RETURNED to London on May 11 for the election of the Speaker. I sat with Peter Law, the new Independent MP for Blaenau Gwent. Although the Liberal Democrats I sit with have been very friendly, it was especially good to sit with somebody I can now refer
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March 31, 2005
AFTER the Easter recess we return to London on April 5 to hear if the Prime Minister will call the General Election. There is much to be completed and I can only guess which parliamentary business will lapse. Rumour has it that the Identity Cards Bill
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Come and see plans
THE plans for the new building at Rhydd Covert are now on display at the Shuttle Times & News office in Black-well Street, Kidderminster. Editor, Clive Joyce, said: "As so many organisations and individuals have contributed to the success of the appeal
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March 10, 2005
THERE is good news on a project I have been supporting for use of our hospital buildings. I understand that the Acute Trust Board has agreed in principle to a five-year lease to Capital Medical Training for the pathology laboratory block on the hospital
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Gardeners raise £4,000
OPERATION Covert is to receive its largest single donation yet following the unprecedented success of a gardens open day by Kidderminster Horticultural Society. The green-fingered group, which is the largest of its kind in Worcestershire, generated a
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February 24, 2005
WYRE Forest county councillors have demonstrated their views about the changes imposed on our schools by representatives from other parts of the county. Because of the heartfelt campaigns to save our threatened schools I wrote to the Local Education Authority
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Tribute acts offering music boost to fund
A HOST of tribute acts hoping to make it onto the books of Kidderminster-based entertainment agency, Upfront, are to give Operation Covert a musical boost next week. A showcase of new acts is being held in aid of the campaign to rebuild the Rhydd Covert
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Gardeners digging deep for open day
GREENFINGERED members of Kidderminster Horticultural Society are hoping to raise a whopping £3,000 for Operation Covert this weekend when they open their gardens to the public. Visitors to the floral extravaganza on Sunday will include 18 gardeners from
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February 10, 2005
I HAVE learnt of the recent allocation of Community Support Officers (CSOs) by the Home Office. West Mercia is very keen to increase the local complement of CSOs and applied for an additional 40. It is disappointing that they were only granted an additional
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Programme sales could raise £2,000
CARNIVAL programme sellers will be knocking on doors throughout Kidderminster during the next week to boost funds for this year's charity - Operation Covert. Scores of Scouts will be out in force helping the organising committee sell the £1 programmes
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Fellowship has all the answers
ADULTS who make the Scouting experience possible raised £100 with a quiz night in aid of Operation Covert. The Stourport Scout Fellowship, which comprises helpers and leaders, held the battle of the brains at the Vale Road HQ the 1st Stourport St Michael's
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Fund grows in vibrant garden
GARDEN lovers have dug deep for Operation Covert. Our appeal has been boosted thanks to Sheila and Adrian James who organised an open weekend at their Comberton Avenue garden in Kidderminster. The colourful display of spring flowers attracted scores of
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How you can help our appeal...
IF you wish to make a donation to Operation Covert, you can: l Call in at the Shuttle/Times and News offices in Blackwell Street, Kidderminster, during normal business hours from 9am to 5pm. l Post donations to Operation Covert, c/o Becky Hayes, Shuttle
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We've supported Operation Covert
1st Wilden Guides 5th and 6th Stourport Brownies 10th Hereford Cubs 12th Kidderminster (Blakedown) Scout Group Ash Friendship Fund Ballroom Glitz Beards Ironmonger Bulls Head, Cookley Bridgnorth Vintage Machinery Club Cadspec Chaddesley Corbett Freemasons
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Garden opens to help fund bloom
A GREEN-FINGERED couple are to open their colourful garden in Kidderminster to raise cash for Operation Covert. Keen gardeners are invited to the Comberton Avenue house to pick up tips on creating a vibrant display for late spring. Owners, Sheila and
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Schools supporting fund-raiser
SCHOOLS have rallied behind a Shuttle/Times and News fund-raising drive that it is hoped will raise hundreds of pounds for Operation Covert. Five Wyre Forest schools will invite pupils to wear their own clothes or their Scout uniform on Friday, May 27
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Darts fans boost appeal
GENEROUS darts fans pledged more than £350 to Operation Covert at a sell-out tournament in Kidderminster. A raffle raised £351 at the 888.com Premier League Darts contest at the Glades Arena last Thursday night. First prize was a dartboard signed by the
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5/1/06 - We can get over this tough time
IT has been a hard couple of weeks for everyone at the club -- but I think the guys have been a little bit unlucky with the results. We could have won any one of the last three games but we've ended up losing all three. There have been a couple of little
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29/12/05 - We can't afford to look back yet
IT'S the end of a pretty successful year but we can't afford to look back now! This is a massive time of year for us and we need to make sure we get some results together. It's such a long season that you can't afford to let yourself reflect. Every team
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22/12/05 - Discipline must be improved
OUR lack of discipline cost us dearly at Connacht last Saturday and we need to be much smarter in the future! If we had kept everybody on the pitch for the whole game we would have won with ease. Discipline is massively important and losing a player for
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'Ho ho ho' as Tablers back Scout appeal
CHRISTMAS has come early for Operation Covert after a bumper cash donation collected during last year's festive period. Kidderminster and Hagley Round Table has contributed £700 towards our appeal as part of a massive charity cash handout. Hardworking
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Thursday, November 30 - It's great to return to a top-form club
IT is good to be back home again! Being with England for the last month has been a great experience but I missed the lads, missed the craic and missed the club. You are in quite an enclosed environment at Pennyhil and it has been mentally quite tough.
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24/11/05 - England adventure fires league longing
PLAYING for England in their last two matches has been a lot of fun and I've really enjoyed both occasions. Everyone expects you to be nervous and worried but it's just really exciting. They are a good set of lads and it's been almost like having a break
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Can you build new centre?
WITH the design for the centre in place, we are now looking for a building firm to grasp the nettle and turn the dream into reality for thousands of Scouts. The plan for a single-storey modern building to replace the burned out nissen hut at Rhydd Covert
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We've supported Operation Covert
1st Wilden Guides 5th and 6th Stourport Brownies 10th Hereford Cubs Ash Friendship Fund Beards Ironmonger Bulls Head, Cookley Bridgnorth Vintage Machinery Club Cadspec Chaddesley Corbett Freemasons Classical Music Society Comberton Wives Group Cum Sing
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3/11/05 - We must win battle up front with Tigers
LEICESTER is a massive game for us and if we can get a result tomorrow it puts us in a really good situation. As good a side as they are, we are at home and these are the sort of games we need to be competitive in. We've been talking about making little
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Umpires stump up cash donation
CRICKET umpires have stumped up cash for our appeal. Kidderminster and District Cricket Umpire's Association has pitched in £100 for Operation Covert, boosting the appeal total to £21,845. Members chose to deal with a different kind of appeal to further
