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Relief as cancer care ward escapes the axe
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save the only bedded cancer ward in south Worcester-shire are jubilant after health chiefs abandoned the proposals. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (PCT) wanted to close the five-bed Macmillan Unit at Evesham Community
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First-class facility will help encourage students in art
FIRST it was sport, now it is art that has received a boost at a Worcester secondary school. A redeveloped art block, described as the best facility of its kind in Worcestershire, was formally opened at Elgar Technology College, Perdiswell, by county
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THE STORY EVERY MUM MUST READ
A MUM whose 18-month-old son nearly died from a deadly form of meningitis has backed plans for a new vaccine. When Cole Forse was taken ill on Wednesday, May 31, suffering from a high temperature and lethargy, his mum Annabel, of Victoria Terrace, Pershore
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Champagne cork pops in the Plaza
STAFF at a Worcester clothing store are breaking open the bubbly after being crowned the company's super sales team internationally. Jaeger, based in the city's Cathedral Plaza, beat off competition from the company's 130 or so stores internationally
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Nice one, Dave
SIR - I am delighted that David Barlow, chairman of Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, took the time to send me 22 pages of printout on Dame Shirley Bassey. Nice one, Dave! I read somewhere that lots of gay men follow Dame Shirley. I am a bachelor who
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Home treatment
SIR - The further unbelievable comments from Health Minister Patricia Hewitt when suggesting that chemotherapy along with a host of other chronic illness treatments could be administered at home raises the question what next - a quick scrub of the kitchen
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Luxembourg about to declare war, yes?
sIR - I note that Philip Bushill-Matthews states in your paper that "EU membership has helped prevent internal European wars between EU member states" and he dismisses Nato. This pre-supposes that one of the original six EU founding members was going
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Readers should avoid this village
ge SIR - Tell your readers not to drive through Leigh, the residents of which seem to have a special dispensation with their speed limit. Tell them to circumnavigate. How many drivers has the chief constable caught out with his dratted camera doing
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A collection of amusing asides
SIR - Maybe it is my black sense of humour, but the juxtaposition of the phraseology in a couple of your news reports today (July 4) was perhaps a bit unfortunate. In one report we hear that "there are fears that suicide rates will increase", but we
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Blair never gives a straight answer
SIR - While I normally find the utterings of George Cowley entertaining and amusing I feel that he is stretching credulity to describe Tony Blair as a patriot, as such loyalty he possesses is directed to his own interests such as remaining in power as
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Lobby for elderly is a non-political grouping
SIR - With reference to the letter from Brian Hunt, can I make it clear to readers and particularly the older people of Worcestershire that although the Evesham pensioners group is a member of the Worcestershire Partnership of Forums, Brian Hunt is not
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Marketplace has no role in the NHS
TODAY'S announcement that a cancer ward at Evesham Community Hospital will remain open is not just a triumph for people power - it is also a resounding victory for common sense. Yes, we should certainly rejoice, but also heed the wise words of Mid-Worcestershire
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Relief as cancer care wardescapestheaxe
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save the only bedded cancer ward in south Worcester-shire are jubilant after health chiefs abandoned the proposals. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (PCT) wanted to close the five-bed Macmillan Unit at Evesham Community
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Mosaic marks spa's salt heritage
A VIOLENT man assessed by a judge as a danger to the public has been jailed for four years at Worcester Crown Court. Clifford Hodgkins squ-eezed his girlfriend's throat during a row and punched her mother in the face, breaking four teeth. He had a
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Please save pavilion from bulldozers
A LAST-ditch plea has been made by a campaigning city councillor to the owner of a historic cricket pavilion to save it from the bulldozers. Councillor David Clark's letter to Arndale Properties - which owns the pavilion in Cinderella Ground off Bransford
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Shower and a swim keeps creatures cool
With the temperatures in Worcestershire hotter than many Mediterranean resorts it's more than just people who are having to adapt to the sizzling weather. Latabe, an African elephant, had to be hosed down with water at West Midland Safari Park, near
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Keep cool, but be wise about water
AS temperatures continue to rocket around the Midlands this week, water bosses are urging residents to stay cool by being water-wise in the home and garden. Severn Trent Water has revealed that while reservoir levels remain high at about 80 per cent
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County soldiers conquer Snowdon
SOLDIERS from the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters have successfully completed the annual Snowdon Challenge to raise funds for a multiple sclerosis centre. And if the hilly course, which included rivers, ravines and bogs, wasn't
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Elgar's former manor could be built on
A NEW home could be built on the site of a former 18th Century mansion in Worcestershire regularly visited by renowned composer Sir Edward Elgar if planners approve the scheme. An application has been lodged with Malvern Hills District Council for the
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Report calls for cut in hospitals' parking fees
PATIENTS and visitors who attend Worcestershire hospitals on a regular basis should not have to pay to park, a new report has said. The report of the Commons Health Select Committee called the whole system of NHS charges - also including prescriptions
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THE STORY EVERY MUMMUST READ
A MUM whose 18-month-old son nearly died from a deadly form of meningitis has backed plans for a new vaccine. When Cole Forse was taken ill on Wednesday, May 31, suffering from a high temperature and lethargy, his mum Annabel, of Victoria Terrace, Pershore
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Counterfeit Swedes to leave good taste
ABBA tribute band Bjorn Again come to the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on Sunday, July 23. Tickets for the fake Swedish foursome of Agnetha Falstart, Frida Longstokin, Benny Anderwear and Bjorn-Volvo cost £15 and can be bought by calling the ticketmaster
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Top popsters join forces for comedy night
TWO chart toppers from the 1960s are joining together for a pop music tour de force at Forum Theatre in Malvern on Friday, July 21. The Barron Knights and The Fortunes enjoyed chart success in the past and both like to mix guitar music and comedy. The
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19/07/06 - Brown looks at keepers
MANAGER Rod Brown will take advantage of first choice goalkeeper Tim Clarke's absence to have a look at the fitness of former Bromsgrove Rovers player Chris Taylor in Thursday night's pre-season friendly against Moor Green at the Victoria Ground. Taylor
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31/05/06 - Reunion for a vintage Rover
BROMSGROVE Rovers are holding a reunion party for former player Peter Hensman on Saturday, June 10. Hensman was a popular player with the fans as he helped Rovers reach the quarterfinals of theFA Trophy in the 1975/76 campaign. He was also named the Messenger
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Planet sweet!
Review: Return to the Forbidden Planet at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday. ANYONE looking for a lift in their life should lift-off straight away to Malvern and join in the infectious fun of this power-packed production. It's rockin' good
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First-class facility will help encourage students in art
FIRST it was sport, now it is art that has received a boost at a Worcester secondary school. A redeveloped art block, described as the best facility of its kind in Worcestershire, was formally opened at Elgar Technology College, Perdiswell, by county
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Neal tastes highs and lows
MATT NEAL won his 300th race in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) to keep his tilt for the drivers' title rolling but he was denied third place in the 15th round at the Croft after a collision with Jason Plato. The reigning champion from Droitwich
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Hoylake welcomes world's best players
DROITWICH professional John Bickerton will play at the pinnacle of his sport as the 135th Open makes an overdue return to the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake. The 36-year-old joins the cream of the world's golf superstars as the Open ends a 39-year
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In-form Joyce clinches medal
JOYCE Gray enjoyed a successful month by winning the Ombersley Golf Club's LGU June medal tournament with a nett score of 69. Gray was followed by Julia Davis (70) in second, while Sue Vinney pipped Andy Wright to third because of a better back nine score
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Pullan enjoys treble sailboards win
JOHN Pullan made a clean sweep as he won all three saildboards races in Barnt Green Sailing Club's Sunday night pursuit series. He was followed by Robin Brown in second and Jeff Nancarrow in third place overall. Richard Wallace won the first enterprise
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Banham puts injuries behind for glory
STOKE Prior rider Pete Banham was crowned Junior Welsh Mountain Bike Champion at the MTB Championships over the weekend. The gifted young rider overcame a injury hit season to storm the event at Builth Wells. So strong was his performance that his time
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First round to pub
REGULARS at the Dodford Inn are rejoicing after winning the first round of the battle to save their local pub. Villagers flocked to the Council House in Burcot Lane on Monday (July 17) to hear planning chiefs unanimously reject an application by Save
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Thief deals further blow to animal sanctuary
AN animal sanctuary near Bromsgrove, currently recovering from a blaze which destroyed its fundraising stock, has been hit again by thieves who stole donations. The Farm Animal Sanctuary, in Stoney Lane, had stock at its charity shop in Rubery ruined
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You shall go to the dance
FUNDRAISING pensioners in Bromsgrove are a step nearer to getting a new purpose-built dance floor thanks to a £350 donation. Waltzes at Bromsgrove District Housing Trust's Lowes Court, in Elm Grove, are a little squeezed due to the lack of a purpose-built
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Bertha is 'big' toast
BEER lovers raised a toast to a hugely successful fourth annual CAMRA Bromsgrove Beer Festival. The event, at Bromsgrove Rugby Football Club, in Finstall Park, was run by volunteer members of the Redditch and Bromsgrove branch of the Campaign for Real
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Liam's Iraq operation
A RUBERY airman led a successful operation in Iraq which saw the capture of two high-profile suspected insurgents. Flying Officer Liam Mitchell, the Flight Commander of 'C' Flight of the RAF's No 3 Squadron, led a number of other troops to carry out the
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Year in office boosts charities
TWO charities were given a fundraising boost from the former chairman of Bromsgrove District Council after more than £7,000 was raised during her term in office. The £7,703.77 raised during Councillor Jill Dyer's (Con-Drakes Cross and Walkers Heath) time
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Call for M-way noise work
PEOPLE living near the motorway in Droitwich Spa are finding it impossible to cope with the constant traffic noise - according to town MP Peter Luff. The MP for Mid Worcestershire is now urging the Highways Agency to reconsider its decision not to create
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Clampdown on vandalism
SPA pupils in years seven and eight are being urged to fight vandalism, particularly throughout the school holidays. The students are being given key rings and leaflets entitled Criminal Damage: What's It To You? highlighting the incidents that occur
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Green's cup dreams dashed by Caythorpe
THE dream of reaching Lord's was dashed for another season as Barnt Green CC lost to Caythorpe by 69 runs in the Cockspur National Knockout Cup at home on Sunday. Green, who beat Nottinghamshire based Caythorpe to reach the final at the home of cricket
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Droitwich grab draw
Droitwich 275-8 Bromyard 224-6 Droitwich obtain a winning draw SPA'S middle order batsmen got amongst the runs as Droitwich enhanced their chances of a top two finish in the Worcestershire League Division One on Saturday. The draw saw Droitwich leap above
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Avoncroft beaten
Avoncroft 207-9 Hagley 210-8 Avoncroft lost by two wickets AVONCROFT slipped into a relegation dogfight in the Worcestershire League Division Two after being unable to capitalise on promising positions on Saturday. Twice 'Croft put themselves in positions
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Week long coach session
A CHILDREN'S coaching week at Droitwich Spa runs from August 7 to 11 this summer. The course is for girls and boys aged between seven and 16-years-old and will be held at the club's St Peter's Field venue. Coaching for children aged between seven and
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Big scores not enough
Ombersley 243 all out Coleshill 245-4 Ombersley lose by six wickets DESPITE good performances with the bat high scoring Ombersley slipped to defeat at the hands of mid-table Coleshill in the Birmingham and District League Division Three on Saturday. Ian
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THE STORY EVERY MUM MUST READ
A MUM whose 18-month-old son nearly died from a deadly form of meningitis has backed plans for a new vaccine. When Cole Forse was taken ill on Wednesday, May 31, suffering from a high temperature and lethargy, his mum Annabel, of Victoria Terrace, Pershore
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Spa roll over Bromyard
DROITWICH Spa's second XI beat Bromyard by eight wickets in the Worcestershire League Division One on Saturday. Martin Woodward took five wickets for 19 runs as Bromyard were bowled out for 84 in the 34th over. Only Brian Pursall made any impact with
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Relief as cancer care ward escapes the axe
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save the only bedded cancer ward in south Worcester-shire are jubilant after health chiefs abandoned the proposals. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (PCT) wanted to close the five-bed Macmillan Unit at Evesham Community
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Please save pavilion from bulldozers
A LAST-ditch plea has been made by a campaigning city councillor to the owner of a historic cricket pavilion to save it from the bulldozers. Councillor David Clark's letter to Arndale Properties - which owns the pavilion in Cinderella Ground off Bransford
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Mosaic marks spa's salt heritage
A VIOLENT man assessed by a judge as a danger to the public has been jailed for four years at Worcester Crown Court. Clifford Hodgkins squ-eezed his girlfriend's throat during a row and punched her mother in the face, breaking four teeth. He had a record
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Shower and a swim keeps creatures cool
With the temperatures in Worcestershire hotter than many Mediterranean resorts it's more than just people who are having to adapt to the sizzling weather. Latabe, an African elephant, had to be hosed down with water at West Midland Safari Park, near Bewdley
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County soldiers conquer Snowdon
SOLDIERS from the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters have successfully completed the annual Snowdon Challenge to raise funds for a multiple sclerosis centre. And if the hilly course, which included rivers, ravines and bogs, wasn't
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Dog owner in call for opportunity for them both to enjoy summer
I HAVE just become the proud owner of a lovely white Westie dog through a friend. His owner died suddenly and he needed a good home. I am pleased to say he has settled in and is very well looked after and never left on his own. However, the amount of
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Independents are active
I AM grateful to Cllr Peter McDonald for re-establishing my faith in him as a 'never mind the quality feel the width' person in his letter of June 28. He never lets facts get in the way of a good story and if he can further ingratiate himself and his
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Forgotten!
OH dear, Stephen Peters - that apologist for the refuse service (Your View/July 5) - seems to have forgotten that as chairman of the refuse recycling task group he presided over the group's decision on which vehicles to buy, and spent much time boasting
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Collected
ON behalf of the Bromsgrove Branch of Leukaemia Research we would like to thank all our volunteers who have recently helped out with numerous events we have held - the Junior Bikeathon, Elizabethan Market and store collections at Sainsburys, Redditch,
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PEAL is active again
IN January the AGM of PEAL decided by a vote of over two to one that we had not exhausted all opportunities and that the decision to close the charity was premature. I was given the proud honour not only to become a trustee but also to succeed Robbie
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Brown's boys show promise
Bromsgrove Rovers 3 Hednesford Town 2 MANAGER Rod Brown enjoyed a good day at the office as he watched his new look Rovers team out play Hednesford in an entertaining first pre-season friendly of the summer at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. The Rover
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Gearing up
BARNT Green Spartak FC's pre-season preparations for the 2006/2007 campaign step up a gear this Saturday when a side containing several hopefuls plays it first pre-season match away at Warwick Town (3pm kick off). Manager GJ Singh is set to cast his eye
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It's bound to grow on you...
CLASSIC comedy comes to a Midlands stage in February 2007 when Acorn Antiques - The Musical heads to the Birmingham Hippodrome. Written by Victoria Wood and inspired by the soap opera spoof on her classic 1980s show, the musical sold out a 16 week run
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Old legs but fresh skills
FOOTBALL legends from two decades ago are set to show they've still got the skills at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham when the Midlands Masters Football tournament comes to the city on Saturday, July 22. This will be the fifth qualifying heat
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Droitwich WI
THE WI ladies paid an educational visit to Royal Worcester Porcelain. They gathered for coffee in very pleasant weather, so this was enjoyed outside before meeting up with our tour guide. After introductions we were taken first to the painting studio,
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Sidemoor WI
MAUREEN Smith opened the June meeting. She introduced Dorothy Radford, from Blackwell and Burcot WI, who gave a detailed account of the AGM held in Cardiff. Members were then given details of the forthcoming visit to Denman College. The speaker for the
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Bentley Pauncefoot WI
A SURPRISE evening was scheduled for our June meeting at Bentley village hall. After the business part of the evening, it was announced by our president Lynne Reading, that we were having a curling tournament. Diana Garrett divided members into two teams
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Brockencote WI
Brockencote WI enjoyed a visit to the historic docks of Gloucester. Members enjoyed a boat trip along the canal, visits to the cathedral, museums, craft shops and various other dockside attractions. Some members also benefited from a little retail therapy
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Areley Kings
WI - Betty Bickerton had painted an 80th birthday card from the Queen, for which the Institute has received a letter of thanks from a lady in waiting. Members will meet at Patsy Anderson's house for the annual Punch and Pie party on August 9. The speaker
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Blakedown
WI -A petition relating to this year's Resolution supporting the Milk Prices Campaign was circulated. Doreen Chatwin then read out a report by Beryl Evans, from Somerleyton, of the 2006 WI AGM at Cardiff International Arena. The Drama Festival in June
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Chaddesley
CHADDESLEY CORBETT WI - At the June meeting, Mr Mel Mills gave a talk on the Romany way of life. More serious aspects of prejudice were touched on and members asked questions. The Barbara Gill Memorial Lecture will be on September 11 at Imperial College
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Cookley
COOKLEY WI - Five visitors attended the July meeting. On July 4, more than 20 members enjoyed a buffet lunch, held at Cookley Social Club. Names were taken for a new speakers evening on September 26. Reports were given on the recent drama festival at
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Kidderminster
CYCLING CLUB - There are two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 9am and has a surprise destination. The B ride starts at 9.30am and visits Evesham. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite Kidderminster Hospital. All cyclists will be
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Wyre Forest
RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION - On Sunday there will be a 7.5 mile walk in the Frome Valley. Meet at 9.30am at New Road car park, Kidderminster. For more information ring Bob and Shirley on 01562 745048. FORESTERS WYRE FOREST BRANCH - Members and friends of the
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50 years ago July 21,1956
BLACKWELL and Burcot WI held a shawl parade at the garden of president Mrs Stanley Smith. Mrs Smith was among a group of models parading the shawls, which ranged from a timeless Paisley pattern to an embroidered pattern from the east. Brisk trade was
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100 years ago July 21,1906
THE 40th annual Bromsgrove College sports day was held. The chief organiser of the event was Sgt Instructor W Bryan. Among the winners were S Tustin, who came first in the long jump and throwing the cricket ball competitions, W Lyne, who won the 120 yards
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Readers should avoid this village
ge SIR - Tell your readers not to drive through Leigh, the residents of which seem to have a special dispensation with their speed limit. Tell them to circumnavigate. How many drivers has the chief constable caught out with his dratted camera doing 39
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A collection of amusing asides
SIR - Maybe it is my black sense of humour, but the juxtaposition of the phraseology in a couple of your news reports today (July 4) was perhaps a bit unfortunate. In one report we hear that "there are fears that suicide rates will increase", but we are
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Lobby for elderly is a non-political grouping
SIR - With reference to the letter from Brian Hunt, can I make it clear to readers and particularly the older people of Worcestershire that although the Evesham pensioners group is a member of the Worcestershire Partnership of Forums, Brian Hunt is not
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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2006/2007
HOME, away (Southern League Midlands Division fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 15 HEDNESFORD TOWN 3-2 (Snape, Burgess, Francis). Thu 20 MOOR GREEN (friendly) Sun 23 KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS (friendly, 1pm kick off) Sat 29 REDDITCH UNITED (friendly) AUGUST
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WILLIAMS AND TURRELL
WILLIAMS AND TURRELL Michael John and Jacqueline Ann Are pleased to announce that they will be getting married at Nicolas Church, Kings Norton at 11 a.m., on Saturday, July 22nd 2006. Published in paper 19/07/2006
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ADKINS
ADKINS Angel Happy third Birthday. Love Mummy, Daddy Jamie and Jake. xx Published in paper 19/07/2006
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ADKINS EARLAM
ADKINS - EARLAM Angel Happy third Birthday to our granddaughter. Always in our hearts. Love Nani and Grandad Earlam xx ------------ Happy Birthday to our Niece. Love uncles Wayne and Mark. xx Published in paper 19/07/2006
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WOOD
WOOD Jackson Wish we could cuddle you. Happy 2nd Birthday. All our love Nanna and Grandy. xxx Published in paper 19/07/2006
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SEARLE
SEARLE Arthur Alfred The Family wish to thank all those who attended Arthur's Funeral Service and also those who sent donations to St Richard's Hospice. Published in paper 19/07/2006
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TOMBS
TOMBS Barbara Treasured memories of a wonderful wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Softly the leaves of memory fall, gently we gather and treasure them all. Parting comes and hearts are broken. Loved ones go with words unspoken. Tears
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GILES
GILES Harry Loving memories of a dear dad and grandad. Always remembered. Chris, Lin, Mark and Becky. xx Published in paper 19/07/2006
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PRICE
PRICE John July 19th, 2003. Three years on, never forgotten. Deeply missed husband, father and grandad. Loved always. From Jean, Nicola, Alison, Cathy, Steve, Jessica and Tash. xx Published in paper 19/07/2006
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PRICE
PRICE. John. We remember the happy times. Jean, Dot and Families. Published in paper 19/07/2006
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HARRISON
HARRISON Elsie Of Droitwich, peacefully on July 17th 2006 aged 94 years. Widow of Edward, dear mother of Barry, Jennifer, Susette and Edward and a much loved mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Dodderhill Church, Droitwich
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DIXON
DIXON Eileen nee Quarmby On July 8th, aged 79 years, of Malvern formerly of Syston and Hull. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoffrey and dear sister of Brenda, John and Gillian. Faithful quilter and W.I. member. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium
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RECARDO
RECARDO Dorothy Dot Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on July 15th 2006, aged 85 years. A much missed dear wife of Alec. She will be sadly missed by all her Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service will take
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BOX
BOX Jean Rosemary Peacefully in hospital on July 12th, 2006, aged 52 years. Dearly loved and missed by all her Family. The Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, July 24th, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations
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FROST
FROST Geoffrey Frosty Suddenly at home on July 14th, 2006, aged 65 years. Beloved husband to Shirley, loving father to Mark and Paul, also a much loved grandfather, brother and father in law. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium
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KELLY
KELLY Beryl Suddenly but peacefully at home on July 13th 2006 aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Ron, loving mum to Kelvin, Susan, Mandy and Tim, mother in law to Hazel, Les and Stephen. Also a much loved gran and great gran. Will be greatly missed
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FINCH
FINCH Brenda Of St Georges Lane North, Worcester. Suddenly at her home on July 11th. Much loved mother of Caroline and Collette and a dear grandmother and sister. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, July 24th at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers
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JEYNES
JEYNES George Edward Passed away in the Macmillan Unit at Evesham Community Hospital on July 12th, 2006, aged 67 years. Beloved husband of Janet, father of Mark, Julie and Alison. Also a much loved grandfather of Hollie, Catherine, Lewis and Evan. He
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Rich in music
ACOUSTIC musician King Rich will be performing at the Dodford Inn on Friday, July 21. The musician has tasted the big time when he played a support slot for Led Zeppelin star Robert Plant. He is currently promoting his third album named T'Crossroad of
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Top popsters join forces for comedy night
TWO chart toppers from the 1960s are joining together for a pop music tour de force at Forum Theatre in Malvern on Friday, July 21. The Barron Knights and The Fortunes enjoyed chart success in the past and both like to mix guitar music and comedy. The
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Planet sweet!
Review: Return to the Forbidden Planet at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday. ANYONE looking for a lift in their life should lift-off straight away to Malvern and join in the infectious fun of this power-packed production. It's rockin' good
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Booming broom must be kept in check
BROOM is one plant which rather likes the sandy conditions we find in and around Wyre Forest district. Like other members of the pea family, it has the ability to fix nitrogen from the air, meaning it can thrive in otherwise nutrient poor soils. This
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Old legs but fresh skills
FOOTBALL legends from two decades ago are set to show they've still got the skills at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham when the Midlands Masters Football tournament comes to the city on Saturday, July 22. This will be the fifth qualifying heat
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15/07/06 - Brown's boys show promise
Bromsgrove Rovers 3 Hednesford Town 2 (friendly) MANAGER Rod Brown enjoyed a good day at the office as he watched his new look Rovers team out play Hednesford in an entertaining first pre-season friendly of the summer at the Victoria Ground on Saturday
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Rich in music
ACOUSTIC musician King Rich will be performing at the Dodford Inn on Friday, July 21. The musician has tasted the big time when he played a support slot for Led Zeppelin star Robert Plant. He is currently promoting his third album named T'Crossroad of
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Night of 'gayety'
BIRMINGHAM'S only lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered choir will be performing at the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) on Saturday, July 22. Rainbow Voices, now in its 11th year, perform a show entitled Cool Songs for Hot Nights at the Cannon Hill Park
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19/07/06 - Rovers' magnificent seven
DEFENDER Carl Heeley and his fellow new signings were unveiled at Bromsgrove Rovers before Saturday's pre-season friendly against Hednesford Town. Heeley was the latest big name signing to become part of Rod Brown's revolution at the club. The 36-year-old
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First-class facility will help encourage students in art
FIRST it was sport, now it is art that has received a boost at a Worcester secondary school. A redeveloped art block, described as the best facility of its kind in Worcestershire, was formally opened at Elgar Technology College, Perdiswell, by county
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Olympians to march on Rome
ATHLETES from Special Olympics Worcestershire are set for an adventure after being selected for the Great Britain Squad competing at the European Youth Games in Rome. Four members of the club, which is based at the Ryland Centre, have had their excellent
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Bickerton's hopes fade
JOHN Bickerton's Ryder Cup hopes were dented as Swede Johan Edfors won The Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond on Sunday. The Droitwich professional, who finished the event in 92nd place, fell back one place to 11th in the rankings for the European
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Pairing keep it in the family
FATHER and son team Pete and Chris Fox overcame the heat and dozens of competitors to win the pairs stableford competition at Bromsgrove Golf Club on Saturday. The duo won the event with a score of 44 points, followed in second by Craig Boland and George
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Where to go
Wednesday, July 19 THEATRE: Taming of the Shrew, Midlands Art Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, Birmingham. THEATRE: Romeo and Juliet, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham. Thursday, July 20 MUSIC: Chris Aronsten, Hop Pole Inn,
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Excessive use of consultants
A TASK group investigating the employment of consultants over the past two years at Bromsgrove District Council has reported that their use was excessive and they had been hired in a "haphazard" way. The consultants task group, formed of five councillors
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Turning the clocks back
TOWNSFOLK can take a step back in time to the 1940s at a top town museum. Avoncroft Museum, in Stoke Heath, is running the event on Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30. The museum is playing host to the World War II Historical Society, which will be
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Clampdown on domestic abuse
A NEW campaign has been launched in Bromsgrove to raise awareness of domestic abuse. The Bromsgrove Community Safety Partnership has taken out adverts on the reverse of parking tickets issued at town centre car parks to highlight the issue. The campaign
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Home win for Rovers
RESIDENTS living near Bromsgrove Rovers' Victoria Ground - who three years ago mounted a vigorous, successful campaign to stop developers moving in - are delighted a renewed bid to acquire the site has been thrown out. At a meeting of Bromsgrove District
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Anna's outback challenge
A FORMER Bromsgrove veterinary nurse is set to complete a gruelling five month trek across the Australian outback. Anna Hingley, who worked at Clent Hills Veterinary Group in Stourbridge Road, is coming to the end of the epic challenge, which has never
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Tributes for Lord Cobham
THE village of Hagley is in mourning following the death of Viscount Cobham in Spain last Thursday. The 63-year-old had been ill for some time and was in Spain for health reasons, having left his family home at Hagley Hall. His funeral will take place
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New-look play area
HAGLEY'S play area, which has had a £100,000 makeover, has been officially opened Funds for the work were met by Bromsgrove District Council and Hagley Parish Council. The new play area, which was opened last Saturday, includes wider access for pushchairs
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Booming broom must be kept in check
BROOM is one plant which rather likes the sandy conditions we find in and around Wyre Forest district. Like other members of the pea family, it has the ability to fix nitrogen from the air, meaning it can thrive in otherwise nutrient poor soils. This
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Praise for booze blitz
A MAJOR operation to crackdown on the underage sale of alcohol in Droitwich Spa has been hailed as a success. Over the last month town groups, councils and police have attempted to tackle the on-going problem with a number of schemes. The latest campaign
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Cutting down on school run
A NUMBER of schools in Droitwich Spa have secured funding for schemes that will help cut down on the school run. Worcestershire County Council has been working with these schools over the last year to develop their travel plans. The plans are a package
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Iraq war image inspires artist
A MOVING photograph of the Iraq war inspired a Spa artist to not only paint the image, but to also seek out the people in the picture. Mandy Childs, who is currently staying in Wychbold, saw the photograph when it accompanied an article in the Daily Mail
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Dangerman Jones makes the difference
Barnt Green 250-7 Shrewsbury 245 all out Barnt Green won by five runs ALL rounder Lyndon Jones produced a man of the match performance as Barnt Green defeated Shrewsbury in a thrilling match in the Birmingham and District League Premier Division on Saturday
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Gritty duo ensure draw
Halesowen 295-7 Bromsgrove 223-9 Bromsgrove obtain a losing draw HALF centuries for Julian Court and Zafran Ali made sure that dogged Bromsgrove took some valuable points off Birmingham and District League Division One leaders Halesowen at St Godwalds
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Corbett take share of the points off Barnards Green
CHADDESLEY Corbett held on for a share of points to grab a losing draw against Barnards Green in the Worcestershire League Division One on Saturday. Green had smashed 282-5 in 50 overs, despite four wickets for Corbett bowler Gareth Wood. Chaddesley then
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Relief as cancer care wardescapestheaxe
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save the only bedded cancer ward in south Worcester-shire are jubilant after health chiefs abandoned the proposals. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (PCT) wanted to close the five-bed Macmillan Unit at Evesham Community
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Keep cool, but be wise about water
AS temperatures continue to rocket around the Midlands this week, water bosses are urging residents to stay cool by being water-wise in the home and garden. Severn Trent Water has revealed that while reservoir levels remain high at about 80 per cent,
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Elgar's former manor could be built on
A NEW home could be built on the site of a former 18th Century mansion in Worcestershire regularly visited by renowned composer Sir Edward Elgar if planners approve the scheme. An application has been lodged with Malvern Hills District Council for the
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Champagne cork pops in the Plaza
STAFF at a Worcester clothing store are breaking open the bubbly after being crowned the company's super sales team internationally. Jaeger, based in the city's Cathedral Plaza, beat off competition from the company's 130 or so stores internationally
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Double pay
MY and wife and myself are in our mid-70s. I am an ex-serviceman and both of us have disabilities. In May I paid £30 for my parking pass but in June I changed my car and went to the council to have the registration number changed on my pass only to be
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Getting a clearer view
REG Longshaw's letter 'Traffic fears' does not paint the entire picture of the traffic chaos outside Tesco Express. There are four junctions onto the Old Birmingham Road at that point; from Braces Lane, Linehouse Lane, Cottage Lane and the Tesco car park
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Poisoning the patch
I WOULD like to bring to the attention of readers, and that of the local counci, the apparent use of a violent herbicide on parts of the public open space at Round Hill, Marlbrook. Although some plants next to the path were already showing signs of chemical
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Brown looks at keepers
MANAGER Rod Brown will take advantage of first choice goalkeeper Tim Clarke's absence to have a look at the fitness of former Bromsgrove Rovers player Chris Taylor in Thursday night's pre-season friendly against Moor Green at the Victoria Ground. Taylor
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Rovers' magnificent seven
DEFENDER Carl Heeley and his fellow new signings were unveiled at Bromsgrove Rovers before Saturday's pre-season friendly against Hednesford Town. Heeley was the latest big name signing to become part of Rod Brown's revolution at the club. The 36-year-old
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Derby to honour rider
LICKEY End and Bromsgrove Town will contest the final of the Christopher Jones Memorial Football Tournament this Saturday (10.30am kick off) at Stoke Works. The tournament is in memory of Bromsgrove motorcycle racer Christopher Jones, who was tragically
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Thanks for the support
IN April my daughter Hannah and I ran the London Marathon in aid of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, a cause very near to our hearts. We set out to raise at least £1,500 and have recently finished collecting all sponsorship monies. We have just received
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Bags full of variety
THE PALACE Theatre in Redditch will be packed with traditional end of the pier variety entertainment on Saturday, July 22, when the Summertime Special rolls into Worcestershire. The show, which stars 1960s recording artist Craig Douglas, brings Blackpool's
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Artist's tribute to Somme dead
A FORMER Bromsgrove art teacher is commemmorating the 90th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme with a poignant exhibition in Birmingham. Rob Perry's impressions of the First World War battlefields can currently be seen at Birmingham City Museum and
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Eastern inspiration
TOP work created by Japanese artist Takumasa Ono and inspired by his travels around Britain is being exhibited at Hanbury Hall. HENRO 2006 will be on display in the Orangery until Sunday, August 6. The exhibition will be open from 11am to 5pm, Saturdays
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Bromsgrove Flower Arrangers
AT the last meeting of the Bromsgrove and District Flower Arrangement Society, Margaret Packer gave a very interesting demonstration entitled June is bursting out all over. Margaret made six beautiful arrangements using summer flowers and foliage, which
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Lickey WI
Lickey WI celebrated its 42nd birthday by visiting Tythe Barn Gardens at Chaddesley Corbett. A very pleasant evening was spent exploring these delightful surroundings during which refreshments were served by our hostess, Judy Berrow. A coach outing to
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Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners
Elaine Horton was the guest speaker at Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners' Club's meeting. She brought a bucket full of stuff from her garden to show us and talk to us about. The contents included many cuttings and blooms from the wonderful array of perennials
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Stone
STONE WI - The group met on Monday, June 3. Final arrangements were made to the outing to Denman College on July 28. The speaker was Jim Cook, who appeared on the TV quiz Mastermind. He won the first round then the semi-final, but lost in the final. He
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Stourport
STOURPORT FLORAL ART CLUB - Demonstrator Margaret Walker provided the entertainment on June 26 with arrangements depicting musical interludes with stories of family and holidays that revolved around the flowers. The next meeting is on Monday, July 31
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25 years ago July 17,1981
Pranksters held up Bromsgrove School's Commemoration Day activities by locking out visitors. When staff turned up they found the Worcester Road gates securely shackled with a chain and padlock. Bromsgrove firemen had to be called to cut through the chains
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The forgotten patient
A DISABLED Redditch man is cooped up in a hospital bed while the council and Primary Care Trust wrangle over who is responsible for making his home safe to live in. David Chart, a multiple sclerosis sufferer, has been dubbed "the forgotten patient" after
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Blaze at mosque site
A FIRE has caused thousands of pounds of damage at the site of Redditch's new mosque. The blaze, which is believed to have started shortly before 3am on Sunday, caused about £3,000 damage to two mobile units at the Jinnah Road site. No one was hurt. Det
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Nice one, Dave
SIR - I am delighted that David Barlow, chairman of Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, took the time to send me 22 pages of printout on Dame Shirley Bassey. Nice one, Dave! I read somewhere that lots of gay men follow Dame Shirley. I am a bachelor who
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Home treatment
SIR - The further unbelievable comments from Health Minister Patricia Hewitt when suggesting that chemotherapy along with a host of other chronic illness treatments could be administered at home raises the question what next - a quick scrub of the kitchen
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Luxembourg about to declare war, yes?
sIR - I note that Philip Bushill-Matthews states in your paper that "EU membership has helped prevent internal European wars between EU member states" and he dismisses Nato. This pre-supposes that one of the original six EU founding members was going
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Blair never gives a straight answer
SIR - While I normally find the utterings of George Cowley entertaining and amusing I feel that he is stretching credulity to describe Tony Blair as a patriot, as such loyalty he possesses is directed to his own interests such as remaining in power as
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Marketplace has no role in the NHS
TODAY'S announcement that a cancer ward at Evesham Community Hospital will remain open is not just a triumph for people power - it is also a resounding victory for common sense. Yes, we should certainly rejoice, but also heed the wise words of Mid-Worcestershire
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Family's house misery
A MOTHER of three from Alcester has described the "horrendous" conditions she and her family are living in while they wait to be re-housed. And she claims her partner, herself and one child had all been hurt when falling through the floorboards. Deborah
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WOOD
WOOD Jackson Happy 2nd Birthday darling. There isn't a day goes by when you're not in our thoughts. We love and miss you so very very much. Love you. Mummy, Daddy and your new little sister Crystal. xxxxxx Published in paper 19/07/2006
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GILES
GILES Edna May Joy and Family wish to thank everyone for their kindness, sympathy, condolence cards and attendance at the Funeral. Special thanks to E J Gumery & Son, also Russell and Canon R Wintle. Published in paper 19/07/2006
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PRICE
PRICE David Edward Passed away in hospital on July 16th, 2006, aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Lena, loving father of Richard, Elizabeth, Alex, Rachel and the late Julia and a dear grandad to Claire, Alex, Rebecca and Lucy. Funeral Service at Worcester
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ROSS
ROSS Beryl Always remembered. From husband Dennis and Family. Published in paper 19/07/2006
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HILL
HILL Sandra Eileen In loving memory of my dear wife who died two years ago today. She gave me thirty years of happiness, which I will always treasure, she was, she still is, and she will always be the love of my life. God Bless darling. Your loving hubby
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JARRATT
JARRATT James Chick Our thoughts are always with you, Memories never fade, We treasure all the years we shared, Until we meet again. Loving wife Joan and devoted son Keith. Published in paper 19/07/2006
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Night of 'gayety'
BIRMINGHAM'S only lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered choir will be performing at the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) on Saturday, July 22. Rainbow Voices, now in its 11th year, perform a show entitled Cool Songs for Hot Nights at the Cannon Hill Park
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Counterfeit Swedes to leave good taste
ABBA tribute band Bjorn Again come to the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on Sunday, July 23. Tickets for the fake Swedish foursome of Agnetha Falstart, Frida Longstokin, Benny Anderwear and Bjorn-Volvo cost £15 and can be bought by calling the ticketmaster
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Where to go
Wednesday, July 19 THEATRE: Taming of the Shrew, Midlands Art Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, Birmingham. THEATRE: Romeo and Juliet, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham. Thursday, July 20 MUSIC: Chris Aronsten, Hop Pole Inn,
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It's bound to grow on you...
CLASSIC comedy comes to a Midlands stage in February 2007 when Acorn Antiques - The Musical heads to the Birmingham Hippodrome. Written by Victoria Wood and inspired by the soap opera spoof on her classic 1980s show, the musical sold out a 16 week run
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Bags full of variety
THE PALACE Theatre in Redditch will be packed with traditional end of the pier variety entertainment on Saturday, July 22, when the Summertime Special rolls into Worcestershire. The show, which stars 1960s recording artist Craig Douglas, brings Blackpool's
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Artist's tribute to Somme dead
A FORMER Bromsgrove art teacher is commemmorating the 90th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme with a poignant exhibition in Birmingham. Rob Perry's impressions of the First World War battlefields can currently be seen at Birmingham City Museum and
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Eastern inspiration
TOP work created by Japanese artist Takumasa Ono and inspired by his travels around Britain is being exhibited at Hanbury Hall. HENRO 2006 will be on display in the Orangery until Sunday, August 6. The exhibition will be open from 11am to 5pm, Saturdays
