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20/7/06 - Neighbours meet again in battle for vital points
HAVING lost to Gloucestershire in their first Pro40 match last night, Worcestershire face their local rivals again at New Road today -- this time in division two of the Liverpool Victoria County Championship (11am). After a month-long break from four-day
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20/7/06 - Harriers to entertain the Sky Blues
KIDDERMINSTER Harrriers have added another friendly to their pre-season programme and will now play Coventry City at Aggborough on Tuesday, August 1 (7.45pm). The match has been hastily arranged following the cancellation of Harriers' scheduled meeting
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20/7/06 - County off to a losing start
WORCESTERSHIRE opened their inaugural Pro40 campaign with a defeat as local rivals Gloucestershire Gladiators eased to a 12-run victory under the lights at New Road. The visitors won the toss, batted first and posted an imposing 245-5 off their 40 overs
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Students get chance to see the world of work
STUDENTS at Worcester College of Technology are incorporating one of the city's most exciting new homes developments into their HNC courses in building skills. Bryant Homes' Diglis Water will form part of the coursework, with the pupils required to
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Much appreciated
IR - Thank you very much for your report last Monday on the fundraising. It was much appreciated. MURIEL JEFFS, South Worcestershire Group, National Osteoporosis Societ
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Fangs for memory
SIR - If John Phillpott's Seven Days photo has a ghastly grin next week, we shall know he's been bitten by that deadly Spanish snake. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester
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Thanks to everyone
SIR - Gwillams Farm Shop held its 10th Birthday Celebrations on July 8. We would like to thank all those who took part in these celebrations. Without their participation the day would not have been such a success. A substantial amount of money was
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Let's see a pay cut
SIR - Given the widely-known fact that 80 per cent of our laws now come from Brussels, would it be prudent to suggest that the salaries of our over-paid MPs are immediately cut by 80 per cent? A similar revision of their pension scale might also be
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Sausage sensation
IR - I have often wondered why my mum always pricked sausages before she cooked them. It is something I have been doing and still did before I read It's an odd world in Saturday's Worcester News (They used to contain so much water they exploded when
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The council wrote me a nasty letter
SIR - Last month, I went a few days over with my council tax and within a few days, I received a nasty letter from the council stating if it should happen again I would be expected to pay the full amount for the year. The council is letting the defaulters
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Critic should not distort EU reality
SIR - J C Butterfield's response (Letters, July 3) to my explanation of the role of the European Parliament cannot go unanswered. To claim that I destroy my own argument about our influence when I say that "the work of MEPs will form the basis of
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The gallows did not deter Moors killers
SIR - John Freeman's impassioned missive could hardly be more wrong about the criminal justice system. However, I am sure that I and many others share his concern and frustration at the prevalence of certain types of offending that create so much anxiety
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A politician will never admit to building folly
SIR - While I appreciate Liz Tucker's offer to explain her party's transport strategy it would be pointless. No politician will accept building too many houses causes traffic congestion. Therefore they will not accept that the solution to traffic congestion
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Don't worry, it will soon be winter
Comment from front page RAILWAY lines buckling, roads melting and Elgar's beloved Malvern Hills appearing more like Spain's Sierra Nevada rather than the green, pastoral romance of legend. Elsewhere, an athlete attempting to swim the length of the
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There's 1,000 years of history waiting for us under this pile of dirt
I NEVER thought I'd be particularly inspired by a patch of dirt and builder's rubble. But my day at the Commandery helping out at this year's big dig saw me standing in the middle of one, `oohing' and `aahing' along with other enthusiastic aspiring archaeologists
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Join my Great North Run bid to help the Red Cross
A WHEELCHAIR-bound woman from Worcester who is taking part in the Great North Run is calling on others to join her. Raquel Mason, of Bransford Road, St John's, will undertake the 13-mile half marathon in an unassisted wheelchair to raise money for the
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City's planners are top of table
TOP of the league - that is the verdict on Worcester city council's planning department, which is the best performing in the West Midlands. Over the past year 90 per cent of all major planning applications were decided within 13 weeks - which under
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Lead pipes to play on in Cathedral appeal
THE £5m Music and Light Appeal at Worcester Cathedral is forging ahead after a European decision to allow the production of pipe organs containing lead. The campaign to replace both the cathedral's worn- out organs was thought to be in jeopardy because
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Streets divided by double yellow lines
PEOPLE living in neighbouring streets in a Worcester housing estate are divided over plans for double yellow lines outside their homes. Residents of Nightingale Avenue in Warndon Villages, Worcester, have been calling for restrictions for more than
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Check out where to renew licence
TELEVISION licence fee-payers in Worcester who bought their most recent one at the Post Office are being reminded to plan ahead when it comes to renewing it. TV Licensing has issued the advice to the near-9,500 licence fee payers in the city as only
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Cathedral Plaza in line for facelift
WORCESTER'S most modern shopping centre is heading towards its next phase of refurbishment. It is hoped plans to give the Cathedral Plaza a facelift less than three years after it opened in the place of the Lychgate Shopping Centre could attract more
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Guidance sheets for homes hit by floods
HOMES in Worcester are to be given `guidance sheets' in case there is another flash flood in the city. City council chief executive David Wareing met Worcester MP Mike Foster and agreed the authority would be the first point of contact during future
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Weapons and medals taken in raid
VALUABLE Second World War weapons have been stolen in a night-time raid. Four de-activated Second World War guns, swords, cap badges and First World War medals were all taken from a house in Nelson Road, St John's, Worcester, between 7pm on Saturday
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Hunt for arsonists after fires at city golf course
ARSONISTS are being blamed for a series of fires which broke out at a disused Worcester golf course. Firefighters were called to Tolladine Golf Club after a member of the public spotted smoke coming from the clubhouse in The Fairway, Tolladine Road.
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COUNTIES FRYING IN THE HEAT
IT was the warmest day of the year and the two counties were among the nation's hot-spots. The mercury was fast rising across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, with temperatures soaring into the mid 30s and roads in the south of Worcestershire melting
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It's Mission Possible at your library this summer
YOUNGSTERS, your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to read six books a week during the summer holidays as a part of this year's reading challenge from Worcestershire County Council. The challenge, called Mission Possible, which started
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Pub's new life as manor house
AN application to demolish a pub and build a manor house on the site in Wolverley has been given the green light by planning chiefs. The plans, which will see the reinstatement of the village manor house, together with a garage block on the original site
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Rural infrastructure could collapse
THE rural infrastructure is under threat of collapse because of outward migration from towns and the lack of long-term policies to promote sustainable communities. That was the message yesterday (Tuesday) from the Country Land and Business Association
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Proud Ray's day at Palace
A FORMER soldier from Kidderminster had a royal appointment as he attended Buckingham Palace for a military landmark. Ray Norris joined in celebrations for the 350th anniversary of the Grenadier Guards, in which he served nearly 30 years ago. He was forced
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Inventor Ben scoops award
AN enthusiastic young Bewdley inventor has beaten dozens of other hopefuls to clinch a national award. Ben Jones, 17, of Highclere, was delighted to gain recognition for his new fence-making device when he was judged best entry in the 16-19 age group
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Thieves target wheelchair woman
CALLOUS thieves targeted a woman in a wheelchair in daylight outside a Kidderminster supertmarket. Police are seeking witnesses to the incident, which happened in the car park of Netto, in New Road, at 11.30am last Thursday. The victim was a middle-aged
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Gifford calling to County with won
CRICKET: WILL Gifford could soon be getting a call-up to the Worcestershire 1st XI after starring in Kidderminster Victoria's winning draw at Old Hill on Saturday. He hit an unbeaten 113, including 13 fours and three sixes off 141 balls, but KVCC were
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Politicians delighted at U-turn
THE Government's U-turn over the West Mercia police merger issue has been greeted with delight by politicians. Wyre Forest MP, Dr Richard Taylor, said: "We have all been telling the Government for a long time that people in West Mercia are unanimously
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Helping to beat crime
A PROJECT which teaches children how to prevent injuries in the home and community or becoming the victim of crime has been hailed a success. Youngsters from middle schools across the area took part in the Wyre Forest and District Young Citizen Challenge
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Appeal on town history
AN appeal for old documents that will help piece together Kidderminster's history has made a promising start in generating responses. Kidderminster Civic Society made the appeal for old property deeds as part of the lottery-funded Historic Kidderminster
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Jew is new as Bewdley keep team intact
FOOTBALL: BEWDLEY Town have managed to keep all of last season's successful West Midlands League Premier Division squad together - and added an exciting new face. Boss Craig Payton has persuaded his players to remain at Ribbesford Meadows despite interest
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Store aims to cut road jams
A KIDDERMINSTER supermarket is looking to introduce changes to its car park to ease traffic flow and prevent jams. Sainsbury's has submitted a planning application to Wyre Forest District Council to make modifications to the layout of the existing car
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Marine marvel back at Glades
ROBOSHARK, a six-feet long working mechanical model of one of the marine killers, is making a return visit to Wyre Forest Glades next Friday, July 29. Would-be swimmers need to book for the three one-hour sessions, including a family one, which run between
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Initiative would cut journey times for cancer patients
REPRESENTATIVES of cancer patients and their carers are backing a campaign to bring radiotherapy services to Worcestershire. Wyre Forest Patient and Carer Group is among organisations supporting Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust's efforts to secure
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Advice line in volunteer call
AN ENTERPRISING Bewdley teenager has set up an advice line and website for victims of anti-social behaviour. Project manager, Chris Edwards, of Wassell Drive, has been busy working on the innovative scheme since March and is eager to recruit volunteers
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Store revamp
MARKS & Spencer has completed refurbishment of its Kidderminster store. Cookery demonstrations and live music accompanied the official launch of the enhanced premises last Thursday. Upgrading work in the 22,000 sq ft store has included installation
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Charity cash
COMPASSION in World Farming raised £152.30 from a street collection in Kidderminster.
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Road closed for repairs to cables
A KIDDERMINSTER road has been closed for a week so emergency cable repair work can be carried out. Central Networks started the work on Tuesday, leading to the closure of Goldthorn Road as they worked on an underground cable fault at its junction with
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MPs to debate tunnels scheme
THE battle to save Wolverley's Drakelow Tunnels site from a controversial training centre development has been taken to Westminster. Wyre Forest MP, Dr Richard Taylor, has secured a House of Commons adjournment debate to "raise the profile" of the historic
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Mother's anger as son expelled
THE education of a seven-year-old boy is in limbo until governors meet in September to discuss his future after he was permanently excluded from Wilden First School. Levi Hodgkins, of Wilden Top, will have to spend the summer holidays not knowing if he
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Labour fury at robes proposal
A ROW has broken out between Stourport town councillors after it was agreed that almost £2,500 should be spent on ceremonial robes for members. Conservative councillors have been discussing the plans for the past two years as a way of distinguishing representatives
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From the archives
100 Years Ago July 21, 1906 Visitors to Evesham often remark upon the untidy state of the streets, and it must be admitted that the "ancient borough" compares somewhat unfavourably with other towns in the district in this matter. Large quantities of pieces
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Television stars top the bill for autumn season
EVERYONE will be heading to the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, for its new line-up kicking off in September featuring big names including Nigel Havers, Pam Ayres, Honor Blackman and Elaine Paige. With echoes of PG Wodehouse, The Kingfisher, starring Honor
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ROWING: National title for Rory and Oliver
EVESHAM Rowing Club struck gold at the National Championships last weekend with a superb win for the J15 duo of Rory Sullivan and Oliver Staite and bronze for the J14 boys coxed quad. Sullivan and Staite, competing in the Laufen Bathrooms double scull
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Strong female roles bring TV names to stage
THE autumn season at Malvern Theatres kicks off with new plays and musicals with mesmerising performances by actors and singers. Penelope Keith will star in Richard Everett's comedy Entertaining Angels directed by Alan Strachan which tells the story of
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HOCKEY: Triple top Bretforton
BRETFORTON have won their opening three matches in the annual Summer Lea-gue and top the table by two points from Blockley. The two sides are in action tonight at Evesham High School where Blockley are first up against Droitwich at 7pm followed by Bretforton's
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HORSE RACING: Roger's jolly after last race Sunday success
ON A SWELTERING Sunday afternoon when the bookies were getting even hotter under the collar, respite came in the last two races at Stratford where Alcester trainer Roger Brookhouse celebrated victory in the last. Ridden by Tom Scudamore, Salt Cellar was
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FOOTBALL: Pershore Town AGM
THE adjourned annual general meeting of Pershore Town FC will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday starting at 10.30am. Badsey United, meanwhile, are staging a five-a-side tournament on Sunday, July 29 and tea-ms interested in taking part should ring
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FOOTBALL: Red-faced Robins get whites on and West wants no more slips
FOLLOWING Tuesday night's 5-3 friendly defeat at Alvechurch, Evesham manager Paul West will be hoping for an improved showing when Worcester City visit Common Road tomorrow, writes Mervyn Collins. West is planning to put out a strong side - perhaps a
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CRICKET: Batsman blaze a trail as bowlers wilt in the heat
BATSMEN blazed a winning trail in the Cotswold Hills League as the bowlers wilted in the stifling sunshine last Saturday. Four matches produced an aggregate in excess of 500 runs with the Premier Division clash between Broadway and Shipston realising
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CRICKET: Youngsters reach final
EVESHAM Cricket Club won the South Worcestershire Under-16 competition with a convincing Twenty/20 win over Worcester OEs at Pershore last Sunday and will now go forward to the finals of the ECB Midlands competition. There's batting right down the order
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SAILING: Tempted by the weather
ANOTHER hot and sunny day tempted a large number of Evesham sailors down to the Common Road club on Sunday. The varying wind strength and shifts proved to be a real test of skill and patience. The start upstream towards the railway bridge was to see a
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ANGLING: Tim's new record earns first place at Pool Open
Evesham Jubilee Society PHIL'S Pool produced excellent weighs at the latest open match last Saturday. Tim Hunt led the way with a new match record at the venue weighing in 61.4.0 of mainly silver fish. Good back-up weighs were recorded by all competitors
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BOWLS: Brian and Colin lead home revival
SUNDAY'S home Concorde League date with Hewell resulted in a narrow five-shot triumph for Evesham's men. The hosts found themselves 11 shots adrift at halfway but they hit back to win on three of the five rinks and draw one of the others. The revival
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New centre has quality
THE supervising architect on the Rhydd Covert project believes the district Scouts have a "quality" building that harmonises with its setting deep in the Wyre Forest. David Trewin, of Trewin Associates of Hagley, said: "It is a nice building in a nice
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Open house at Rhydd
MORE than 500 people representing a broad cross-section of the Wyre Forest community attended the official opening of the new Rhydd Covert activity centre on Saturday. It was the conclusion of a 20-month project to replace the former building torched
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Raising cuppa to aid charity
RESIDENTS and staff at a Kidderminster sheltered accommodation complex put their feet up and enjoyed a cuppa to raise money for charities helping to save lives. More than 30 people from Arch Hill Court, in Orchard Street, relaxed with a drink and cake
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CRICKET: David's in white-hot form
THE returning David White helped steer Pershore to a six-wicket County League win at home to Brockhampton last Saturday. While early wickets fell at the opposite end in pursuit of 167 for victory, White played an anchor role that was crucial especially
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Man jailed for assaults on women
A VIOLENT Kidderminster man assessed by a judge as a public danger has been jailed for four years at Worcester Crown Court. Clifford Hodgkins squeezed his girlfriend's throat during a row and punched her mother in the face, breaking four teeth. He had
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ANGLING: Tim's new record earns first place at Pool Open
Evesham Jubilee Society PHIL'S Pool produced excellent weighs at the latest open match last Saturday. Tim Hunt led the way with a new match record at the venue weighing in 61.4.0 of mainly silver fish. Good back-up weighs were recorded by all competitors
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MOTOR CYCLING: Riders get on track
THE Worcester Grasstrack Club hosts the British Masters Challenge on Sunday from 1pm at Offerton Farm, Worcester, just across from Worcester Rugby Club at Sixways. This meeting is the only chance for riders to qualify for the British Masters Final - Grasstrack's
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Summer fun for children
CHILDREN with special needs in Kidderminster have somewhere to go for fun activities during the summer holidays. Places are still available on a playscheme being run by Worcestershire County Council's early years and childcare service at Birchen Coppice
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Bid to tackle snarl up spots
A TOP 10 list of highways nightmares has been compiled by a Kiddermin-ster councillor in a bid to stamp out traffic flow problems and prevent accidents. Councillor Marcus Hart, who represents the St John's ward on Worcestershire County Council, has been
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Giving children best start in life
KIDDERMINSTER parents have been invited to take advantage of a host of free services at a newly opened £1.2 million children's centre. Dr Richard Taylor, Wyre Forest's MP, cut the ribbon to officially open the SureStart building on the Birchen Coppice
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Three admit burglary
THREE men have pleaded guilty to conspiring to burgle properties, including in Kidderminster, between May and August last year. Prosecutor Graeme Simpson said the houses were in Clent Avenue, Birchen Coppice, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove Road, Romsley, near
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'You're paying in too man cheques'
A VALE businesswoman had a shock this week when she took some cheques to a bank in Pershore and was told there were too many. Yvonne Walker of The Lenches, runs her own horticultural business called Hayloft Plants with friends and had called into HSBC
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It's 99 up for twins
A FORMER Bewdley man and his brother - thought to be Britain's oldest surviving identical twins - have celebrated their 99th birthdays. John Flack, who was managing director of seed merchants, Clement Dalley & Co, in Kidderminster, brought up three
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Pupils' unforgettable day with Cherie Blair
PUPILS from Pershore had a day they will never forget when they had tea and biscuits with the Prime Minister's wife, Cherie Blair. Pershore High School students Adam Gordon, Richard Jefferies, Izzy Sanders and Stephen Maughan joined teacher Graham Finch
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Duke flies in to warm welcome from crowd
PERSHORE residents turned out in force for a regal treat on Monday as the Duke of Edinburgh arrived to officially open the Number 8 community arts centre. People began to gather from around 9.30am, hoping to get the best view of the royal visitor. With
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Dustbin bugs anger woman
A KIDDERMINSTER woman who discovered maggots in her dustbin is calling for a more frequent rubbish collecting service. Kim Hastings, of Bucklands Drive, was dismayed to find her dustbin overrun with maggots and called on Wyre Forest District Council to
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Artist's talent conquered adversity
A COMPREHENSIVE collection of the work of artist Margaret Calkin James, formerly of Chipping Campden, was on display for the royal visitor at Number 8's official opening. Mrs Calkin James, right, was a designer, calligrapher and painter working from the
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Future is secure in Allen's hands
TO ensure the long-term sustainability of Number 8, Allan Brodie takes up the post of operations manager in August. A graduate of the University of Aberdeen, he has managerial experience with English Symphony Orchestra, Royal Northern College of Music
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Health cuts are put on hold for Vale hospital
CONTROVERSIAL plans to cut health services in the Vale of Evesham have been shelved. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust announced the move ahead of consultation requested by Worcestershire County Council. Paul Bates, acting PCT chief executive, said
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Caravan pitches plan is thrown out
AN application to site 24 touring caravan pitches at a Kidderminster farm has been turned down by planning chiefs. Plans, which included a toilet and washing block at Yew Tree Farm in Pound Bank, were discussed at Wyre Forest District Council's planning
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Dream seemed at times like mirage
If converted into a graph, the efforts of Pershore Theatre Arts Association (PTAA) would show come very pronounced highs and lows. The dream at times must have seemed nothing but a mirage. No more so than when carefully drawn-up plans were submitted to
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Churchyard work not recognised
WHILE I sympathise with Mrs Jenkins' plight regarding the long grass and the state of St John's churchyard (Plea to trim long grass, Shuttle/Times & News, June 29), I have been somewhat perplexed and angered by the comments of Canon Harold Goddard
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Welcome return to new look pub
A WRIBBENHALL couple whose eyes first met across a Kidderminster pub 48 years ago have returned to catch their first glimpse of the refurbished venue which brought them together. Roy and Irene Woster, of Meadow Rise, first met in Ye Olde Seven Stars in
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Rescue centre boss' shock at 'slaughter'
THE owner of Evesham's Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue has spoken of her shock at accusations that 10,000 racing dogs have been shot because they are no longer wanted by their trainers. The Environment Agency this week opened an investigation into reports
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No thought for bomb victims
ON Friday - the first anniversary of the London terrorist bombings - I was shocked and saddened to see few people in the Kidderminster branch of Marks & Spencer pause for even one second in memory of the dead and injured, despite an announcement over
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Studies are rewarded after pause for disaster
THREE Evesham men received hard-earned qualifications this week, their studies having been disrupted by the urgent needs of victims of the Asian tsunami on Boxing Day, 2004. NVQ level two qualifications in distribution, warehousing and storage operations
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Superstores operate as predators
DAVID Little, one of the few councillors who listens to his constituents, is right to be worried about the proposed construction of a supermarket on the Bond Worth site (Fear for town's traders, Shuttle/Times & News, July 6). Stourport has Tesco,
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Floral feast to mark jubilee
A POPULAR Wyre Forest club is hoping to bring a splash of colour to its 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend to boost a children's charity coffers. Stourport Floral Arts Club, which has 60 members, is filling the town's Methodist Church with a variety
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Judge issues jail sentence warning after guilty plea
A 23-year-old Evesham man is to be sentenced next month after admitting trying to steal copper from a Gloucester business. Albi Johnson, 23, of Cleeve Prior Caravan Park, pleaded guilty at Gloucester Crown Court on Friday, July 14 to the attempted theft
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Garden opening to boost charities
EXOTIC plants and flowers normally found in sub-tropical climates are just some of the things on show at an Astley garden opening this weekend. Tim and Lesley Smith are throwing open the doors to their hidden treasure trove for the 12th year on Sunday
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Vicar joins debate on life in nation's prisons
BENGEWORTH vicar Barry Collins was among 150 clergy hearing the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, speak on justice and order in a visit to Worcester Cathedral. As well a Diocese of Worcester clergy, many visitors to the cathedral listened as
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Fire service tips to a really tasty time
WITH the hot weather, more and more people will be reaching for the sausages and having barbecues. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has issued guidelines to a safe event: n Keep young children well away from the barbecue. n Stand portable
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Out and About
Join the Beckford Big sing VALE residents are being invited to sing their hearts out at Beckford village hall on Sunday where a group will be indulging in belting out 'freedom songs' The Beckford Big Sing takes place once a month and the latest one is
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Hunt for arsonists after fires at city golf course
ARSONISTS are being blamed for a series of fires which broke out at a disused Worcester golf course. Firefighters were called to Tolladine Golf Club after a member of the public spotted smoke coming from the clubhouse in The Fairway, Tolladine Road. Crews
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Join my Great North Run bid to help the Red Cross
A WHEELCHAIR-bound woman from Worcester who is taking part in the Great North Run is calling on others to join her. Raquel Mason, of Bransford Road, St John's, will undertake the 13-mile half marathon in an unassisted wheelchair to raise money for the
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City's planners are top of table
TOP of the league - that is the verdict on Worcester city council's planning department, which is the best performing in the West Midlands. Over the past year 90 per cent of all major planning applications were decided within 13 weeks - which under government
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There's 1,000 years of history waiting for us under this pile of dirt
I NEVER thought I'd be particularly inspired by a patch of dirt and builder's rubble. But my day at the Commandery helping out at this year's big dig saw me standing in the middle of one, 'oohing' and 'aahing' along with other enthusiastic aspiring archaeologists
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Cathedral Plaza in line for facelift
WORCESTER'S most modern shopping centre is heading towards its next phase of refurbishment. It is hoped plans to give the Cathedral Plaza a facelift less than three years after it opened in the place of the Lychgate Shopping Centre could attract more
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Guidance sheets for homes hit by floods
HOMES in Worcester are to be given 'guidance sheets' in case there is another flash flood in the city. City council chief executive David Wareing met Worcester MP Mike Foster and agreed the authority would be the first point of contact during future floods
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No goals, but full of promise
Harriers 0 WBA 0 Chris Oldnall reports from Aggborough KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' fans had contented looks on their faces after watching last Saturday's friendly against a youthful West Bromwich Albion side at sun-soaked Aggborough. They weren't treated
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It's five-star Harriers of two halves
Gloucester 1 Harriers 5 Mat Kendrick reports from Meadow Park KIDDERMINSTER Harriers produced a five-star performance to kick off their pre-season programme of friendlies with a comfortable 5-1 win at Gloucester City. It was a Harriers of two halves at
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20/7/06 - Harriers to entertain the Sky Blues
KIDDERMINSTER Harrriers have added another friendly to their pre-season programme and will now play Coventry City at Aggborough on Tuesday, August 1 (7.45pm). The match has been hastily arranged following the cancellation of Harriers' scheduled meeting
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Red-faced Robins get whites on and West wants no more slips
FOLLOWING Tuesday night's 5-3 friendly defeat at Alvechurch, Evesham manager Paul West will be hoping for an improved showing when Worcester City visit Common Road tomorrow, writes Mervyn Collins. West is planning to put out a strong side - perhaps a
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Countryside: Project launches to aid rural families
A SENIOR manager from the South Warwickshire based NFU Mutual has been appointed to work on a project set up to help rural charities develop their support service for farming families. Over the next year Pamela Oldfield will be working with staff and
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NFU staff move to out-of-town office
FARMERS and growers in the Vale of Evesham have new out-of-town offices for their NFU staff. The offices have been relocated from their home of the past 40 years in Evesham High Street to new state of the art, purpose built offices at Blackminster Business
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Countryside: Soil review needed
FARMERS are being urged to complete a soil protection review by September 1, or risk severe financial penalties. The review needs to be completed as part of the next layer of cross compliance rules and, with farmers entering their busiest time of the
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Countryside: Landowners warned phone masts could go
FARMERS and landowners with telecom mast sites have been warned that companies are reviewing their portfolios and are looking to decommission some rural sites that are proving to be non-profitable. The warning, from leading rural telecom consultants Fisher
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Bidford: Firm puts first tuc tuc on road
THE tuc tuc, a three-wheeled vehicle known as a rickshaw and seen mainly across Asia, took to the streets of Brighton last week and making sure they met British safety standards were two natural gas conversion directors from Bidford. Derek Northcott and
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Broadway: Holidaying mum right on target
A BROADWAY woman kept her eye on the bull's-eye while on holiday at Pontin's, Somerset winning the Ladies' Darts Champion 2006 tournament. Lorraine Sallis, of Orchard Avenue in Broadway, took part in the contest while holidaying at the Pointin's Brean
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Host of star names for festival
CELEBRITIES from the worlds of showbiz, literature and music are heading for Bewdley as the town gears up for its annual celebration of the arts. A starry line-up has been announced for the nine-day Bewdley Festival, which this year runs from Friday,
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New guide to forest walks
AN author has revisited one of his earlier works, updating it to provide a comprehensive guide to walks around the Wyre Forest and surrounding area. John Roberts's Exploring Wyre Forest & Severn Valley updates his Daywalks: Wyre Forest, published
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Harvington: Grassroots
PARISH COUNCIL: All councillors were present at the recent meeting. Three members of the public attended and there were no matters requiring their participation. Routine business was dealt with. There was nothing to report on the question of the purchase
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Time to play at being junior 007
A CHILDREN'S mission, should they choose to accept it, will be to boost their reading skills by playing at being special agents. Stourport Library is launching Mission Possible, as part of the National Reading Challenge, on Tuesday. Aimed at four to 12
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Author to sign copies of novel
AN author who spent part of his early childhood growing up in Kidderminster will be signing copies of his latest book in a Worcester bookstore this month. Lee Crompton has written Worlds Apart as a follow-up to his first novel, 12 Months. Likening his
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Kathyrn hits right note with judges
KIDDERMINSTER singer and dancer, Kathryn Knight, hit the right note with judges to win a Midlands-wide competition that gave her the chance to show her talent. The 21-year-old earned £1,000 as she carried off the Tamworth Arts Club Musical Theatre title
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Wonder of woods
THE natural wonders of Wyre Forest woodland will be explained to people venturing out in two events being held on Sunday, July 30. As part of a series of summer activities, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is inviting families and adults to Chaddesley Wood
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Asked for opinion and then ignored
AFTER the story about David Little's concerns for the people of Stourport over the redevelopment of the old Carpets Of Worth site in Stourport (Shuttle/Times & News, July 6), I thought I would write and tell you what it has been like to live down
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Team effort on park gates
IN a valued partnership with the Heritage Lottery Fund, Stourport Town Council has, with the services of a specialist contractor, recently undertaken and completed restoration of the memorial gates at the Park Avenue frontage to the park. Traditional
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School held back £50,000
WITH regard to "Our schools are deprived ones" (Letters, June 15), by Helen Donovan from the fairer funding campaign for Worcestershire schools - try and beat this! My children's primary school, Far Forest, withheld an enormous £50,000 (13.8 per cent)
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Franche still setting pace
BOWLS: FRANCHE A stay top of the Kidderminster & District Midweek Bowling League after drawing away at Kinver B. Division One: Stourport B 124 Oldington A 121; St Johns A 122 Bewdley A 107; Kinver B 125 Franche A 125; Ombersley A 144 St Johns Tiger
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Samurai girls home from Holland with more medals
JUDO: SAMURAI Judo Club's Kate Walker confirmed her growing reputation as one of Britain's best with a silver medal at the Venray Intern-ational Open in Holland. Becky Holmes also did brilliantly to clinch a bronze at the competition which attracts around
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Exhibitions
Museum, Bewdley - From Brush to Canvas, until August 28. Hat's Off, until July 30. Ceramicist Paul Hancox, until August 16.
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What's On
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Antarctic Monkeys (Arctic Monkeys tribute). Civic - Wolverhampton Youth Orchestra. FRIDAY: Shrawley: The New Inn - jazz. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Roy Wood rock and roll band
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Tenbury back with a resounding win
Tenbury 228-2 Hanley Castle and Upton 227 all out TENBURY recorded a resounding home victory against Hanley Castle and Upton after they won the toss and decided to field in Crusader Worcestershire Div 3 South. Tenbury made an early breakthrough in the
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Sausage sensation
IR - I have often wondered why my mum always pricked sausages before she cooked them. It is something I have been doing and still did before I read It's an odd world in Saturday's Worcester News (They used to contain so much water they exploded when cooked
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The council wrote me a nasty letter
SIR - Last month, I went a few days over with my council tax and within a few days, I received a nasty letter from the council stating if it should happen again I would be expected to pay the full amount for the year. The council is letting the defaulters
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Critic should not distort EU reality
SIR - J C Butterfield's response (Letters, July 3) to my explanation of the role of the European Parliament cannot go unanswered. To claim that I destroy my own argument about our influence when I say that "the work of MEPs will form the basis of new
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A politician will never admit to building folly
SIR - While I appreciate Liz Tucker's offer to explain her party's transport strategy it would be pointless. No politician will accept building too many houses causes traffic congestion. Therefore they will not accept that the solution to traffic congestion
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Fixtures for 2006/2007 campaign
Friendlies JULY Tues, 18 Alvechurch a 3-5 Owen (2), Jukes Thurs, 20 LITTLETON H SAT, 22 WORCESTER CITY H Thurs, 27 Stratford Town a Sat, 29 Boldmere SM a AUGUST TUES, 1 REDDITCH UTD H SAT, 12 PERSHORE TOWN H British Gas Southern League Division One Midlands
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July 20, 2006
IT has been a week of ups and downs! First I had a fright around 4pm on July 12. "House adjourned" appeared without warning on the electronic notice boards around the Commons. The House should have adjourned after 7pm and as I had the Adjournment Debate
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THORNELOW
THORNELOW Gil Loving memories of a dear husband, dad and grandad. Always in our thoughts. Cath and Family. xx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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Feelgood with the doctor at festival
NOW celebrating its sixth year, Linton Music Festival has come a long way, growing into a three-day event, attracting top international artists and earning glowing reviews. The organisers are determined not to rest on their laurels and this year's festival
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New guide to forest walks
AN author has revisited one of his earlier works, updating it to provide a comprehensive guide to walks around the Wyre Forest and surrounding area. John Roberts's Exploring Wyre Forest & Severn Valley updates his Daywalks: Wyre Forest, published
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New chapter for art project
THE finishing touches have been put to an unusual new community art project in Kidderminster. Wyre Forest District Council has teamed up with St George's First School in the town and local artist, Kate Wrigglesworth, to reveal a new solid oak storytelling
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Kathyrn hits right note with judges
KIDDERMINSTER singer and dancer, Kathryn Knight, hit the right note with judges to win a Midlands-wide competition that gave her the chance to show her talent. The 21-year-old earned £1,000 as she carried off the Tamworth Arts Club Musical Theatre title
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Exhibitions
Museum, Bewdley - From Brush to Canvas, until August 28. Hat's Off, until July 30. Ceramicist Paul Hancox, until August 16.
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Theatre
Festival Theatre, Malvern - Return to the Forbidden Planet, until Saturday. Alexandra, Birmingham - Bjorn Again. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, until September. RST, Stratford - Julius Caesar, Thursday (afternoon) and Saturday. Romeo
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Amateur group all winners
Amateur drama group The Hereford Players will take part in the annual British All Winners Drama Festival next Tuesday. Nine one-act productions have been picked for the event, in Woking. The Hereford Players is the only group to have been selected from
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Setback for shops scheme
WORK on a retail and housing project - seen as a major boost to a rundown area of Kidderminster - has been dealt a blow after the contractors went bust. Telford-based contractors, CJ Pearce & Co, laid off workers at the Comberton Terrace site on Comberton
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Village party
CREAM teas were the order of the day in Neen Savage as residents celebrated the re-opening of their village hall. To mark Saturday's occasion, there were displays from different groups which use the venue, including Neen Savage WI, the village's history
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Winning design will help to raise youth cafe bid's profile
THREE schoolchildren have shown their artistic flair by creating logos to help promote the bid for a Bewdley youth cafe. The competition was organised by the project's executive committee and first place was awarded to St Anne's Middle School pupil, Sara
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Keep safe during summer holidays
THE Shuttle/Times & News is playing its part in trying to make Wyre Forest a safer place this summer. We have teamed up with Wyre Forest Community Safety Partnership to bring readers a weekly series of articles which focus on a wide range of issues
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Gifford calling to County with won
CRICKET: WILL Gifford could soon be getting a call-up to the Worcestershire 1st XI after starring in Kidderminster Victoria's winning draw at Old Hill on Saturday. He hit an unbeaten 113, including 13 fours and three sixes off 141 balls, but KVCC were
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cricket results round-up
Birmingham League Premier Division Old Hill v Kidderminster Victoria. Kidderminster winning draw. KVCC (14) 239-4 (W Gifford 113 not, C Wood 35, J Wright 32, J Knappett 25, M Mansell 20) Old Hill (5) 167-8 (J Pearson 63 not out, Khalid 38. J Miles 3-31
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Wheeled wonders steam in to railway
SOME of the world's strangest wheeled inventions will be taking to the tracks at Severn Valley Railway on Sunday. Wooden-framed tricycles adapted to run on the rails, called velocipedes, will be out in force at Hampton Loade station, near Bridgnorth.
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Housing plan sparks concern
OVERSPILL development from the Black Country could impact on Wyre Forest, members of Worcestershire County Council are to be warned. The council's cabinet, meeting today, will hear a report outlining the possible effects of the development slightly further
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Crusader County League cricket tables
CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One 1st XI P W L D T Ab Pts Kington 13 7 2 2 0 2 197 Eastnor 13 5 3 2 0 3 173 Brockhampton 13 5 4 1 0 3 161 Pershore 13 4 1 6 0 2 158 Droitwich 13 3 3 3 0 4 148 Bewdley 13 5 3 1 0 4 147 Bromyard 13 4 2 3
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Run-feast ends in draw
CRICKET: Crusader County League - ALMOST 600 runs were scored on a superb wicket at Walshes Meadow when Stourport had the better of a draw in their Division Three North match with Alveley. The hosts amassed a huge total of 324-5 in the allotted 50 overs
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Police win merge fight
THE police force serving Wyre Forest looks to have won its battle against the Government over controversial regional merger plans. Bosses of West Mercia Constabulary have been fighting Home Office proposals to amalgamate it with the neighbouring forces
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Happy Worths
CRICKET: A SUN-DRENCHED day gave batsmen the upper hand in the Wilden Industrial Estates League on Sunday. Leaders Worths went on a run riot when they totalled 330-5 against Moat Farm. Mark Moss hit 108 while Craig Siwicki (95) and Ian Delo (95) just
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Baker strides to year's best
ATHLETICS: RICHARD Baker, of Amazing Feet RC, recorded his best time of the year when he clocked 49 mins 7 secs to finish 238th in the Frampton 10k. Simon Gregg just missed out on a PB with 44-04 in 117th position but two days later, he was back in action
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Motorist gets jail sentence cut on appeal
A DRIVER stopped by police on a Kidderminster estate was more than three times the limit for driving, an appeal heard. Rimantas Maciulevicious was jailed for four months when he appeared before Kidderminster magistrates last month. But he successfully
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Dutch crew lining up for regatta
ROWING: THIS weekend will be the busiest of the summer for Bewdley Rowing Club as they stage the town's popular annual regatta. The event will be held on the town stretch of the River Severn on Saturday and Sunday when there will be a total of 18 hours
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Pupils give tag rugby a try
DISABLED SPORT: SPORTY students from a Kidderminster school gave tag rugby a try as part of a Worcestershire scheme for disabled athletes. Players from Worcester Warriors Rugby Club stopped off at Stourminster School to pass on their expertise to youngsters
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Freke grabs elusive wins and top spot
MOTOR RACING: KIDDERMINSTER'S Nathan Freke collected his first wins of the season on Sunday to accelerate into the lead of the UK Ford Formula Championship. The 22-year-old racer's glory came at the expense of previous pacemaker Peter Dempsey, who managed
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Fond farewell paid to school secretary
A MUCH loved secretary has bid an emotional farewell to colleagues and students after leaving the Wolverley school she has worked at for 34 years. Jean Hunt, who has served under six different headteachers during her time at Heathfield School, is looking
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Swifts fixtures, 2006-07
SWIFTS' SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE MIDLANDS FIXTURES August Sat 19 SPALDING UTD H Tue 22 Cinderford Town a Sat 26 Bedworth United a Tue 29 BROMSGROVE H September Sat 9 Dunstable Town a Sat 23 LEIGHTON TOWN H Sat 30 Barton Rovers a October Tue
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Chaddesley - new boss and lots of kids!
FOOTBALL: CHADDESLEY Corbett have been forced to to appoint another manager after new boss Mark Foster quit the club before a ball had even been kicked. Foster had not taken charge of a single match for the West Midlands League Division Two club after
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Stourport start with Spalding home test
STOURPORT Swifts will start their season in the re-structured Southern Football League Midlands Division with a home clash against Spalding United on Saturday, August 19. It will be followed with away clashes at Cinderford Town on Tuesday, August 22 and
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Peacock poised to pounce
FOOTBALL: ONLY goal difference separates Greecy Spoons and Horsefair Wanderers at the top of the Leisure Leagues five-a-side competition at Wyre Forest Glades. They have 32 points apiece from 20 matches, but third-placed Peacock can take over the leadership
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Penny returns with record
ATHLETICS: KIDDERMINSTER dentist Penny Tarquin has got her teeth into athletics again after a 17-year break from the sport. The 35-year-old, of Comberton Road, has made a successful comeback with Halesowen Athletics Club. She has won the Midland Masters
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Rock solid display by Anna for ladies title
GOLF: ANNA Rock is the new ladies champion at Kidderminster Golf Club. She finished with a gross score of 154 after carding rounds of 78 and 76 in the 36-hole competition. Five shots behind in runner-up position was Karen Greenfield with rounds of 77
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New face at helm
A MAN who spent 50 years working in the engineering industry is the new president of Kidderminster and District Lions Club. Colin Hill, 65, of Broadwaters, succeeded Jeff Pardoe at the helm of the organisation during a social event at Stourport Day Centre
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Franche still setting pace
BOWLS: FRANCHE A stay top of the Kidderminster & District Midweek Bowling League after drawing away at Kinver B. Division One: Stourport B 124 Oldington A 121; St Johns A 122 Bewdley A 107; Kinver B 125 Franche A 125; Ombersley A 144 St Johns Tiger
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Attacker fails to cut jail term
A MAN who launched an unprovoked late-night attack, involving "mindless violence", on two brothers outside a pizza shop has failed to win a cut in his jail term. Joseph Smith, 21, of Watery Lane, Stourport, was jailed for two years three months at Worcester
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Samurai girls home from Holland with more medals
JUDO: SAMURAI Judo Club's Kate Walker confirmed her growing reputation as one of Britain's best with a silver medal at the Venray Intern-ational Open in Holland. Becky Holmes also did brilliantly to clinch a bronze at the competition which attracts around
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Keeping eagle eye on multiple births
YOUNGSTERS and parents from a popular district club have had some fun thanks to a visit from a feathered friend during a special activity day. Members of Wyre Forest Twins and More Support Group, which was formed seven years ago, got together for the
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Angling results round-up
ANGLING: Furnace Mill The fish have been feeding well again. Pleasure anglers have reported excellent catches and over 100lb was needed to get in the top four in the Sunday Open. First place went to Ray Lamb who drew the much-fancied peg 8. He landed
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Fun for family at station open day
A FUN-fuelled family day out is on the agenda at Bewdley Fire Station this weekend. An open day to raise awareness of various hazards and the duties of a fire officer will provide an informative event for people of all ages on Saturday. A range of stalls
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Patience is key for this diamond couple
A COOKLEY couple have proved diamonds really are forever as they celebrate 60 years of marriage this week. Norman and Mary Greenfield, of Bridge Road, will mark the occasion today with their daughters at Brockencote Hall Hotel in Chaddesley Corbett before
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It's Mission Possible at your library this summer
YOUNGSTERS, your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to read six books a week during the summer holidays as a part of this year's reading challenge from Worcestershire County Council. The challenge, called Mission Possible, which started last Monday
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Something for all ages at the Roses
AFTER a highly successful spring season, the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, has announced its schedule of shows for the coming weeks. On Saturday, July 29 The Best Musicals Ever starring The Westenderscomes comes to town. Conceived in a dressing room of The
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CYCLING: Golden glory
RIDING in the British Cycling Masters Track Championships at the Gosling Stadium in Welwyn Garden City, Brian Newton representing Echelon Cycles in Pershore, won gold medals in his age group in the 2000m Pursuit and the 10K Scratch events. Several World
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TENNIS: Littleton move up to second in battle for runners-up spot
Prudden Road Surfacing League IN THE PENULTIMATE week and with Stratford already crowned champions, the battle intensified for runners-up spot in the Premier Division. Four teams are still vying for the honour - Studley, Shipston, Inkberrow and Littleton
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MOTOR SPORT: Cassey powers to podium
CASSEY Watson stormed into third place in the 750 motorclub's SAXMAX championship last weekend after claiming her first podium finish of the season to add to a sixth place finish in the two rounds held at Pembrey in South Wales. In Saturday's first race
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FOOTBALL: Tough start on the road
FOUR of Evesham United's opening half-a-dozen Southern League Division One Midlands fixtures will take place away from the club's temporary home at Worcester, writes Mervyn Collins. The Robins start the new campaign with a visit to Rothwell Town on Saturday
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FOOTBALL: Colts need girls!
FOOTBALL is not just for boys, according to Bredon Colts Girls, but if they want to move on to bigger and better things they need more players to join them. Until now the team, who are all aged from ten to 12 have played seven-a-side football but next
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FOOTBALL: Sign up to referee
THERE is still time to become an active referee for 11-a-side local football or mini-soccer for the new football season. A course for the 11-a-side game tarts on Friday, August 18 between 7 and 9pm and continues at the same times until Friday, October
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CRICKET: First reverse of summer
DESPITE posting their highest league score of the summer last Saturday, Badsey suffered their first Worcestershire County League Division Four defeat. Adam Westmacott (85) and Sam Thomson (52no) were the chief contributors to a total of 271-9 when skipper
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CRICKET: Cheshire cat-ches the eye!
WHILE Evesham's senior players were having an off day at Bridgnorth, there were winning draws for the second and third teams and a last-ball thriller for the fourths. The second string recovered from a bad start to post an impressive 253-7 at home to
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CRICKET: David's in white-hot form
THE returning David White helped steer Pershore to a six-wicket County League win at home to Brockhampton last Saturday. While early wickets fell at the opposite end in pursuit of 167 for victory, White played an anchor role that was crucial especially
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CRICKET: Henry's hit Twenty/20 heights
EVESHAM CC hosted a Twenty/20 tournament for Year Nine (Under-14) boys' teams from schools in Wychavon. Pershore High School lost both qualifying games after Prince Henry's plundered 180 runs off 20 overs before bowling Pershore out for 20. Evesham High
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CRICKET: Double dose of despair
A SORRY Saturday show was followed by a Sunday semi-final sickener as Evesham tasted despair at the double. Chasing 255 for victory at Bridgnorth, the Birmingham and District Premier League second division visitors crashed to 135 all out and it would
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MOTOR CYCLING: Riders get on track
THE Worcester Grasstrack Club hosts the British Masters Challenge on Sunday from 1pm at Offerton Farm, Worcester, just across from Worcester Rugby Club at Sixways. This meeting is the only chance for riders to qualify for the British Masters Final - Grasstrack's
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ANGLING: Quorn mince meat!
QUORN Van Den Eynde team men Tony Marshall and Roger Marlow saw off strong opposition to finish first and second in Sunday's latest Shakespeare qualifier on Evesham Town and Hampton Ferry Waters. With the river low and very clear, the hot conditions were
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BOWLS: Cooper's in control and it's so easy for Speake!
LATEST action at Broadway got off to a great start when Evesham were the visitors last Thursday evening in the Concorde League and returned home on the wrong end of a 113-84 reverse. The hosts won on four of the five rinks with Colin Cooper continuing
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BOWLS: Weston winners again
WINS on two of the three rinks helped earn Weston-sub-Edge another Vale Mixed Triples League triumph on Monday. Bredon were the visitors but they were on the wrong end of a 62-31 defeat with the hosts easily winning two of the rinks 23-8 and 27-9. The
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GOLF: Ed's in second
ED Kennedy shot identical rounds of 73 to claim a share of second spot in last Thursday's South West Counties Golf Association Boys Championship. The teenage member at Broadway, who plays off one, was one of four players with a score of 146 that was four
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GOLF: Chris crowned new Broadway champion
CHRIS O'Hagan was crowned club champion at Broadway Golf Club last weekend after two fluctuating rounds of competition in the stifling conditions. It was the first time since the club was formed in 1895 that the annual event was played over two days with
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GOLF: Hectic schedule in the heat
TEAMS from Evesham have been busy during the recent heatwave when some of their play was almost as hot as the weather! The A team drew 3-3 against strong opposition from Droitwich, while the B team overcame their county rivals 4-2. The club's Friday C
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GOLF: Dan's Open door closed
CLUB professional Daniel Clee failed to put Evesham Golf Club on The Open map when he failed to qualify for the Hoylake event that started this morning. The Craycombe man played two rounds at Wallasey last week but his scores of 77 and 75 left him down
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GOLF: Society trip
MEMBERS of Harvington Golf Society returned to The Herefordshire golf course at Wormsley. In the team competition, Andrew Boyd, Pete Addis,Terry Mead and Ray Gregory achieved their target of five points per hole to win by four from Jimmy Byrne, Trevor
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DARTS: League meeting
Broadway & District League THE annual general meeting will take place at New Inn, Willersey on Wednesday, August 2 at 8.15pm. Any team wishing to enter the league should attend or contact Dave Cobb on 01242 672845.
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20/7/06 - Neighbours meet again in battle for vital points
HAVING lost to Gloucestershire in their first Pro40 match last night, Worcestershire face their local rivals again at New Road today -- this time in division two of the Liverpool Victoria County Championship (11am). After a month-long break from four-day
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20/7/06 - County off to a losing start
WORCESTERSHIRE opened their inaugural Pro40 campaign with a defeat as local rivals Gloucestershire Gladiators eased to a 12-run victory under the lights at New Road. The visitors won the toss, batted first and posted an imposing 245-5 off their 40 overs
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CRICKET: Batsman blaze a trail as bowlers wilt in the heat
BATSMEN blazed a winning trail in the Cotswold Hills League as the bowlers wilted in the stifling sunshine last Saturday. Four matches produced an aggregate in excess of 500 runs with the Premier Division clash between Broadway and Shipston realising
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Police target estate's yobs
POLICE are to target anti-social behaviour on a Kidderminster estate after residents highlighted problems. Youngsters playing ball games, including golf, in Conningsby Drive, Franche, was among the complaints made at a Partners and Communities Together
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CRICKET: Henry's hit Twenty/20 heights
EVESHAM CC hosted a Twenty/20 tournament for Year Nine (Under-14) boys' teams from schools in Wychavon. Pershore High School lost both qualifying games after Prince Henry's plundered 180 runs off 20 overs before bowling Pershore out for 20. Evesham High
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ANGLING: Quorn mince meat!
QUORN Van Den Eynde team men Tony Marshall and Roger Marlow saw off strong opposition to finish first and second in Sunday's latest Shakespeare qualifier on Evesham Town and Hampton Ferry Waters. With the river low and very clear, the hot conditions were
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Call for patience over closures
ROAD closures look set to cause disruption for drivers over the coming weeks. Worcestershire County Council is calling on residents to remove their cars and avoid Lorne Street and Lea Street before vital resurfacing work is carried out. The road will
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Charity stalwart is a jolly good Fellow
STALWART fund-raiser Margaret Griffin has received Cancer Research UK's highest award in recognition of more than 40 years dedicated service. The interior designer from Hartlebury, who founded the charity's Wyre Forest committee 41 years ago, has been
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It's Number great for a Prince's visit to theatre
NUMBER 8, Pershore's Community Arts Centre, was given the Royal seal of approval on Monday. "Congratulations to you all," said the Duke of Edinburgh, after unveiling a special plaque and signing a commemorative book following a 30-minute tour of the building
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Safari park star of new TV show
A TOP Wyre Forest tourist attraction is to feature in a new television series beginning this weekend. The six-part programme, Safari Park, follows events at West Midland Safari Park, Bewdley, with the first episode being broadcast on ITV1 Central on Sunday
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Duke unveils plaque at new arts centre opening
A plaque marking the official opening of Number 8 was unveiled by the Duke of Edinburgh, who went on to sign a commemorative book. The duke was invited to perform the ceremony by project chairman Jane Daniels, after being being treated to a number of
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£30,000 grant goes to venue
A GRANT of £30,000 over three years has been given to Number 8 by Worcestershire County Council. It is one of only 18 arts organisations across the county to benefit from the council's latest round of awards, as part of its commitment to the arts. Cllr
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Staff rise to the challenge to tackle the Three Peaks
THREE teams of walking enthusiasts from Pershore took on a gargantuan challenge last week in the name of charity and they all came out on top. Twelve members of staff from Allen Gears on Station Road, completed the popular but gruelling mountain climbing
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Half-pipe heaven for town skaters
PERSHORE'S massive skateboarding fraternity will be heading to Abbey Park in their droves in a months time after work began on the town's new skate park this week. Work commenced on the exciting new venture aimed at Pershore's younger community on Monday
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Bank vow on branch jobs
WORKERS at two Kidderminster banks owned by the same company have been assured their jobs are not in danger even if bosses decide to close one of their town centre branches. It was announced last month that all Woolwich branded branches would be phased
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Solid base to build a future
IT was in 2001, while still in temporary facilities, that Number 8 employed arts liaison officer Charlotte Beard to begin building audiences for the future and establish an education programme. Groups sought Charlotte's advice and worked in partnership
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Grateful for work in our churchyard
I WRITE in answer to recent correspondence about St John's churchyard in Kidderminster. (Churchyard work not recognised, Shuttle/Times & News, July 13). This is a very large churchyard, about five acres in size. St John's Church has a small and mainly
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School made right choice on £50,000
WITH regard to 'School held back £50,000' by Mrs J Ravenscroft (Letters, July 13) I feel it is vital to voice the opinion of the majority of parents whose children are fortunate enough to be schooled at Far Forest . Firstly, the £50,000 that she refers
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Team effort on park gates
IN a valued partnership with the Heritage Lottery Fund, Stourport Town Council has, with the services of a specialist contractor, recently undertaken and completed restoration of the memorial gates at the Park Avenue frontage to the park. Traditional
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Making way for builders and 21st Century healthcare centre
COMMUNITY healthcare will be run from Evesham Community Hospital from Friday, July 28. The move, a temporary one for about 18 months, is the first phase of work to build a new health centre and GP surgeries at Merstow Green. Primary Care Trust healthcare
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Landlords offered support but clock is ticking
LANDLORDS in Evesham could face fines of up to £20,000 according to the National Landlords Association (NLA). Figures show a large percentage of landlords have failed to register for licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). In some areas of the
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School held back £50,000
WITH regard to "Our schools are deprived ones" (Letters, June 15), by Helen Donovan from the fairer funding campaign for Worcestershire schools - try and beat this! My children's primary school, Far Forest, withheld an enormous £50,000 (13.8 per cent)
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Action team to tackle the problem of young drinkers
WORCESTERSHIRE Substance Misuse Action Team is to address the issue of the misuse of alcohol among teenagers in the Vale of Evesham The Journal reported last week how 33 per cent of 14-year-olds and 50 per cent of 15-year-olds drink every week. SMAT officers
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Holiday help for parents
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is offering parents respite this summer with family activities and childcare with the holidays fast approaching. The Children's Information Service (CIS) provides free and impartial information throughout the year for families
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Man stole drink to use as sedative
AN Evesham man who suffers from anxiety and panic attacks stole a bottle of Baileys from a shop because he ran out of medication and was desperate for a sedative, a court heard. Worcester magistrates heard how Raymond Savage, aged 41, of Mill Street,
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Survey into impact of migrant workers
ORGANISATIONS in Worcestershire are backing countywide research that will look into the impact of migrant labour in the region. The decision comes after research focusing on migrant agricultural labour in the Vale of Evesham was made at a meeting with
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Couple spent bank's money
A couple who spent over £27,000 on the high life by cheating an Evesham bank out of the cash have avoided prison sentences. Judge Richard Rundell told Andrew and Gillian Malin that in past times they would have gone straight to jail. But he said prisons
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Appeal after man punched in street
EVESHAM police are appealing for witnesses after a youth assaulted a man in Port Street last Wednesday at 7.40pm. The youth initially approached the victim and asked him for a cigarette. He then went onto verbally abuse the man before punching him three
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Choral workshop in the Abbey
A CHORAL workshop will be held at Tewkesbury Abbey in September organised by Friends of Cathedral Music (FCM). As part of FCM's golden jubilee celebrations, the workshop will take place on Saturday, September 30 from 10am until 12.30pm lead by Ralph Allwood
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Castle is venue for blues event
AN open-air blues concert will be held in the picturesque grounds of Sudeley Castle next Saturday. Sudeley Castle gardens and exhibitions in Winchcombe near Cheltenham will present Blues in the Ruins, an open air gig featuring modern blues artists Eddie
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Harriers start to blossom
YATES HAS QUALITY IN SQUAD, SAYS ALBION LEGEND TAYLOR AFTER DRAW BOSS Mark Yates is delighted by the 'ring of confidence' which is circling Aggborough following Kidderminster Harriers' encouraging build-up to the new Nationwide Conference campaign. Following
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COUNTIES FRYING IN THE HEAT
IT was the warmest day of the year and the two counties were among the nation's hot-spots. The mercury was fast rising across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, with temperatures soaring into the mid 30s and roads in the south of Worcestershire melting
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Weapons and medals taken in raid
VALUABLE Second World War weapons have been stolen in a night-time raid. Four de-activated Second World War guns, swords, cap badges and First World War medals were all taken from a house in Nelson Road, St John's, Worcester, between 7pm on Saturday,
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Streets divided by double yellow lines
PEOPLE living in neighbouring streets in a Worcester housing estate are divided over plans for double yellow lines outside their homes. Residents of Nightingale Avenue in Warndon Villages, Worcester, have been calling for restrictions for more than two
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Guidance sheets for homes hit by floods
HOMES in Worcester are to be given 'guidance sheets' in case there is another flash flood in the city. City council chief executive David Wareing met Worcester MP Mike Foster and agreed the authority would be the first point of contact during future floods
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Lead pipes to play on in Cathedral appeal
THE £5m Music and Light Appeal at Worcester Cathedral is forging ahead after a European decision to allow the production of pipe organs containing lead. The campaign to replace both the cathedral's worn- out organs was thought to be in jeopardy because
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Tough start on the road
FOUR of Evesham United's opening half-a-dozen Southern League Division One Midlands fixtures will take place away from the club's temporary home at Worcester, writes Mervyn Collins. The Robins start the new campaign with a visit to Rothwell Town on Saturday
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Countryside: New scheme options welcomed
THE confirmation by Farming Minister Lord Rooker of two new options for new entrants to Environmental Schemes, for maintenance of traditional farm buildings and for using grazing cattle or native breeds at risk for conservation purposes, have been welcomed
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Bidfordf: Bidford: Anna takes art to Bosnia
A SALFORD Priors youngster sacrificed three weeks of her summer holiday to share her artistic talents with children at a Bosnian hospital. Anna Tash, a York University student, set off on a trip to Bosnia on Saturday, July 1 as part of a team involved
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Broadway: Traders' joy at merger delay
BROADWAY traders and Vale MP Peter Luff are delighted at news made by police minister Tony McNulty that police mergers in the country are to be put on hold. The decision to merge the police forces was announced earlier this year and was estimated to cost
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Students get chance to see the world of work
STUDENTS at Worcester College of Technology are incorporating one of the city's most exciting new homes developments into their HNC courses in building skills. Bryant Homes' Diglis Water will form part of the coursework, with the pupils required to design
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Broadway: It is all change on traders' committee
A NEW chairman has been elected to represent the Broadway Traders' committee at this month's meeting following the resignation of Peter Riley. Jenny Buchan, of Whiteacres Guest House, was chosen as the new chairman and replaced as secretary by Len Marshall
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Broadway: New boiler installed
WHILE Britain bakes in a heatwave, Worcestershire County Council has installed a new boiler in Broadway Library. The heater was fitted earlier this month. The library was open to the public a day earlier than expected on Wednesday, July 7. Library services
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Mickleton: Grassroots
ANNUAL FETE: Mickleton annual fete was held in the Kings Arms garden by kind permission of Suzzi and Mick Tayara. Back ground music was provided by Morning Dew. The Rev Alan Davies opened the fete. The many stalls and attractions included tombola, skittles
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Wick: Grassroots
WALKERS: Met on June 25 for a local stroll around what has become known as the Meikle Walk, with its attractive open and varying views. Casting aside concerns about hips, knees and boggyness, 11 walkers enjoyed the sunny afternoon, were fascinated by
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Pershore: Grassroots
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION: The branch held their monthly meeting on July 4. Following the business meeting, a quiz was arranged by Sheila Grantham with prizes for the winner and runner-up. Members were reminded of the coffee morning at the
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New chapter for art project
THE finishing touches have been put to an unusual new community art project in Kidderminster. Wyre Forest District Council has teamed up with St George's First School in the town and local artist, Kate Wrigglesworth, to reveal a new solid oak storytelling
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Carpet industry and wildlife inspire play
KIDDERMINSTER'S carpet industry and Bewdley's safari park have inspired a short play that will tour Worcestershire in the autumn. Look, No Hands was one of the winning entries in the "Worcestershire Wise" competition run by Swan Playwrights, who meet
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Edna shares group's birthday milestone
A LIFELONG member of a Kidderminster performing group has celebrated her 90th birthday in the same year the group marks its 90th milestone. Edna Church, a member of Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society (KODS) enjoyed the occasion with family and
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Art on show at library
ARTISTS and crafts people who have banded together under an umbrella organisation have their work on show in Kidderminster until early next month. Wyre Forest Arts Forum Showcase 2006 runs in Kidderminster Library until Saturday, August 5, highlighting
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Showing life has become cheap
I WRITE in support of Margaret Bradbury's letter (No thought for bomb victims, Shuttle/Times & News, July 13). I was very proud of my company for invoking a two-minute silence in order that my colleagues and I could take time out to remember the victims
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Grateful for work in our churchyard
I WRITE in answer to recent correspondence about St John's churchyard in Kidderminster. (Churchyard work not recognised, Shuttle/Times & News, July 13). This is a very large churchyard, about five acres in size. St John's Church has a small and mainly
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School made right choice on £50,000
WITH regard to 'School held back £50,000' by Mrs J Ravenscroft (Letters, July 13) I feel it is vital to voice the opinion of the majority of parents whose children are fortunate enough to be schooled at Far Forest . Firstly, the £50,000 that she refers
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Churchyard work not recognised
WHILE I sympathise with Mrs Jenkins' plight regarding the long grass and the state of St John's churchyard (Plea to trim long grass, Shuttle/Times & News, June 29), I have been somewhat perplexed and angered by the comments of Canon Harold Goddard
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No thought for bomb victims
ON Friday - the first anniversary of the London terrorist bombings - I was shocked and saddened to see few people in the Kidderminster branch of Marks & Spencer pause for even one second in memory of the dead and injured, despite an announcement over
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Superstores operate as predators
DAVID Little, one of the few councillors who listens to his constituents, is right to be worried about the proposed construction of a supermarket on the Bond Worth site (Fear for town's traders, Shuttle/Times & News, July 6). Stourport has Tesco,
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Rock solid display by Anna for ladies title
GOLF: ANNA Rock is the new ladies champion at Kidderminster Golf Club. She finished with a gross score of 154 after carding rounds of 78 and 76 in the 36-hole competition. Five shots behind in runner-up position was Karen Greenfield with rounds of 77
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A safe and friendly fashion
TWO schools have been aw-arded grants to encourage pupils to travel to class in an environmentally friendly fashion. Tenbury and Bayton Primary Schools have gained £5,305 and £4,125 respectively, as part of a drive to reduce car usage. "The money will
