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3/8/06 - City hope Blades attract big crowd
WORCESTER City are hoping tonight's mouth-watering clash with Premiership new boys Sheffield United (7.45) can provide the perfect launch pad for the new season. The visit of Neil Warnock's side, part of the Sam Wedg-bury transfer deal, gives Andy Preece's
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3/8/06 - Mitchell and Sillence revive County hopes
DARYL Mitchell and Roger Sillence helped to put Worcestershire in charge at the end of the first day of their Liverpool Victoria County Championship clash against Glamorgan at Colwyn Bay. At tea Glamorgan looked on top after reducing the visitors to
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Worcester rider takes on UK's top stars
CHARLOTTE Harris will be taking on the best in the United Kingdom in a three-day competition starting at Off-church Bury, near Leaming-ton, today. The Worcester rider competes in dressage, roads and tracks, show jumping and cross-country against the
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County over 60s retain fine record
GRAHAM Thorne's winning boundary secured Worcestershire over 60s' unbeaten record at Berkshire. They won by two wickets at Falkland CC, Newbury, with nine balls to spare. Worcestershire lost the toss and were again asked to field with Berkshire racing
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Team morale plays key role in Rushwick revival
RUSHWICK First XI skipper Ryan Lane believes team spirit was the key to his side's 175-run demolition of Old Elizabethans. It was a performance which saw Rushwick climb away from the bottom of division three south and earned them our team-of-the-week
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Bennett bags nine wickets in Colwall win
RUSSELL Bennett made it 24 hours to remember when he took the wickets of two former Test stars and followed it up with a nine-wicket haul. The Colwall seconds player had every reason to be full of confidence when he went into his side's match with Wormelow
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Robins bounce back in style
EVESHAM United put the departure of assistant manager Neil Hunt behind them with a good performance in a 0-0 draw with Redditch United at Common Road. Hunt left the Southern League Division One Mid-lands club at the start of the week and manager Paul
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Warriors stand to be ready for start
WORCESTER Warriors operations manager Mike Robins insists ground developments at Sixways will be complete by the time the new Guinness Premiership campaign gets under way next month. The facelift of the East Stand will not be finished in time for the
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Worcester Rugby Football Club - 2005-2006 Fixtures
Date Home Away Kick Off/result Sat, 20th Aug Llanelli Scarlets Worcester Warriors 20-24 Fri, 26th Aug Worcester warriors Benetton Treviso 26-7 Sun, 4th Sept Worcester Warriors Gloucester 15-15 Sun, 11th Sept London Irish Worcester Warriors 15-
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Worcester Rugby Football Club - 2004-2005 Fixtures
September 5 Newcastle Falcons (H) 9-30 11 Saracens (A) 10-16 18 Bath (H) 24 Sale Sharks (A) October 2 Harlequins (H) 10 Leeds Tykes (A) 16 Gloucester (H) 23 Brive (H) (European Challenge Cup) 30 Brive (A) (European Challenge Cup)
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Katherine set to perform at Shobdon
YOUNG soprano Katherine Hawnt's career has flourished since her days at Aylestone and Hereford Cathedral Schools. She went on to read music at King's College, London, where she was a choral scholar, and later studied at Switzerland's acclaimed Schola
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Concerts by the dozen
THE Three Choirs Festival whirrs into action tomorrow (Friday) with the community choral event The Gathering Wave in Hereford Cathedral. There are dozens of concerts and events to win your attention over the next 10 days, with plenty of free entertainment
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Festival hailed a success
NEW Radnor Music - the one-day music festival held just outside New Radnor last month - proved a great success. Nearly 1,000 people gathered at a stunning site below Whimble and surrounding hills to enjoy a rich day of music delivered by 14 quality bands
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Lisa set to wow crowd
A KIDDERMINSTER singer is hoping to wow the crowds when she takes to the stage in Bewdley tomorrow. Lisa Rutter, 28, who works for the Shuttle/Times & News and lives in Kidderminster, will be performing at The Hop Pole Inn at 9pm. Lisa recently won
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Museum offers fun events for children
A FUN-FILLED summer for all the family is being promised at a popular Worcestershire tourist attraction. Worcestershire County Museum will run its programme of craft activities until Friday, September 1. There will be different attractions each day from
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Choir on song for Canada tour
GLOBETROTTING members of Kidderminster Male Choir are singing their hearts out in Canada this week during a 12-day tour. Around 32 choristers were due to arrive in Toronto on Monday to take centre stage at the prestigious Notre Dame Cathedral. During
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Youngsters given reading challenge
YOUNGSTERS need not be left with nothing to do this summer thanks to the annual reading challenge. Worcestershire County Council is calling on all youngsters during the summer holiday to take part in this year's Mission Possible, which challenges children
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Enjoy play and a pint with Mikron
A FLOATING theatre group will be mooring up in Wolverley next week to perform the first of two fun-filled productions. Yorkshire-based Mikron Theatre Company is in the middle of its 35th summer tour and its actor musicians are travelling the waterways
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Music fills outdoors
LIVE music will fill the air in Kidderminster's Brinton Park and Bewdley's Green Theatre on Sunday. The Steve King Band will take to the stage in Kidderminster between 2.30pm and 4.30pm while The Gershwin Gang will entertain at Bewdley's Queen Elizabeth
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Fun for families
TRADITIONAL fun and games for all the family start at Harvington Hall near Kidderminster next week. The historic house will be holding Tudor Games afternoons on Thursday, August 10, 17, 24 and 31 between 2pm and 4pm. The activities are aimed at six to
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What's On
Events/talks 3 Llanthony Valley and District Show and Companion Dog Show and Fell Race, Court Farm, Llanthony, 01873 890551. 4-6 The Big Chill, Eastnor. www.bigchill.net 4-11 Three Choirs Festival, Hereford. www.3choirs.org. 01432 275932. 4-6 Homegrown
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Theatre
Hippodrome, Birmingham - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, until September 2. Malvern Theatres - Magic of The Dance, Monday until August 12. RSC, Stratford - The Tempest, until Thursday. Swan, Stratford - King John, tonight, Tuesday until Friday. Courtyard, Stratford
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What's On
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Kidderminster: Library - Guy Rowland. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - The Essential Journey (tribute to Journey) and Whytesnake. Little Civic - Battle Of The Bands. Wulfrun Hall - Jim Beam music tour with The
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MUNDY
MUNDY Betty Aged 92 years, late of Pershore. Peacefully on July 29th, 2006. The beloved wife of the late Stan and much loved mother of Jane and the late John. The Funeral Service will take place at Pershore Abbey on Monday, August 7th at 10.30 a.m., followed
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR Arthur Albert Of Winslow Road, Bromyard. Peacefully on July 31st 2006, aged 96 years. Much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather, will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The Funeral Service will take place at St Peter's Church, Bromyard
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THOMSON
THOMSON Lynda A year today since you passed away, In our hearts you will always stay. God bless. Adrian and Ann. Published in paper 03/08/2006
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Broadway: Residents fear losing garages
ANGRY Broadway residents claim they fear losing their garages owned by Pershore and Evesham Rooftop housing group to make way for a new development. But Rooftop claim the site has been sold to Chase Homes who plan to build 12 flats with 13 car park spaces
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City hope Blades attract big crowd
WORCESTER City are hoping tonight's mouth-watering clash with Premiership new boys Sheffield United (7.45) can provide the perfect launch pad for the new season. The visit of Neil Warnock's side, part of the Sam Wedg-bury transfer deal, gives Andy Preece's
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It's Viva Las Swan Centre
SHOPPERS in Kidderminster were left with suspicious minds and forced to do a double take last week after a renowned impersonator of "The King" left them all shook up. Gordon Hendricks, who won the 2005 Stars in Eyes Their Final, stopped by the Swan Centre
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Broadway: No bail for man harassing Lady
A BROADWAY man accused of waging a five-year campaign of harassment against the titled wife of a wealthy solicitor was again refused bail by a crown court judge this week. Lawyers representing Stephen Adamson made a behind-closed-doors application for
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Mitchell and Sillence revive County hopes
DARYL Mitchell and Roger Sillence helped to put Worcestershire in charge at the end of the first day of their Liverpool Victoria County Championship clash against Glamorgan at Colwyn Bay. At tea Glamorgan looked on top after reducing the visitors to 256
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ountryside: Brewery hopes beer is roaring success
THE Cotswold countryside was built on the success of the Cotswold Lion sheep and now a Cotswold Lion Beer has been launched to celebrate the success of both. The pale fruit ale has been produced by Hook Norton Brewery in partnership with the Cotswold
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Rubbish slammed as town disgrace
RUBBISH lying in the River Severn at Bewdley has disgusted a town councillor who has called it "an absolute disgrace" for the town. Liz Davies, of Health Concern, said she was appalled by the sight of litter in the river, visible because of the low water
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Countryside: Licence to deal and sell game abolished
PEOPLE who sell and deal in game will no longer need to hold a licence, the farming minister Jeff Rooker announced at the weekend. Lord Rooker, who was visiting the CLA Game Fair, said the government had decided to abolish the licences as part of a sweeping
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Cricket: Wilden pioneers launch new contest
WILDEN Industrial Estates Cricket League have continued their reputation as pioneers of the game in Wyre Forest by launching 10-10 cricket - a shortened version of 20-20. League chairman Mark Hall hopes the new format will take off and believes its simple
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Bennett bags nine wickets in Colwall win
RUSSELL Bennett made it 24 hours to remember when he took the wickets of two former Test stars and followed it up with a nine-wicket haul. The Colwall seconds player had every reason to be full of confidence when he went into his side's match with Wormelow
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Older people get tips on technology
OLDER people will be given a taste of new technology during an event explaining the range of services available to them. The annual Showcase of Services for Older People, the fourth event of its type, will be held at Kidderminster Town Hall next Thursday
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Countryside: Non-farmers are snapping up land
LIFESTYLE buyers have snapped up 55 per cent of farmland sold by property specialists Strutt & Parker during the first half of 2006, a trend which is increasing year-on-year, They are buying the land for their own use and often to add to privacy to
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Team morale plays key role in Rushwick revival
RUSHWICK First XI skipper Ryan Lane believes team spirit was the key to his side's 175-run demolition of Old Elizabethans. It was a performance which saw Rushwick climb away from the bottom of division three south and earned them our team-of-the-week
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County over 60s retain fine record
GRAHAM Thorne's winning boundary secured Worcestershire over 60s' unbeaten record at Berkshire. They won by two wickets at Falkland CC, Newbury, with nine balls to spare. Worcestershire lost the toss and were again asked to field with Berkshire racing
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Worcester rider takes on UK's top stars
CHARLOTTE Harris will be taking on the best in the United Kingdom in a three-day competition starting at Off-church Bury, near Leaming-ton, today. The Worcester rider competes in dressage, roads and tracks, show jumping and cross-country against the winners
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Golf: Ryan's reputation grows after glory
TEENAGE star Ryan Taylor lived up to his growing reputation by winning the Worcestershire Union of Golf Clubs' boys open title. The 14-year-old has only been playing the sport for a few years but he amazed officials with his winning display at the challenging
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Death of medical officer
A FORMER medical officer for Kidderminster, who had to deal with outbreaks of infectious diseases such as polio, measles and diptheria in his time in the post, has died, aged 95. Colin Starkie, who was also Kidderminster's schools medical officer, was
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Popular PC to retire early
CHANGES in the police force have prompted a popular Bewdley officer to retire earlier than planned. PC Nigel Barter, who has been Bewdley's beat manager for five and a half years, said it was a "heartbreaking" decision to make but he felt it was the right
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Gymnastics: Summer school places available
THERE are still places up for grabs at Wyre Forest Gymnastic School's summer school following a successful first fortnight of the holiday classes. The sessions at Baxter College, in Kidderminster, are open to boys and girls aged five to 17 years. There
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Fountain snatched
A £1,000 fountain in the shape of a Grecian woman was among items stolen in a garden thefts blitz. The 6ft concrete fountain was taken from a front garden in Stourport early on Thursday, July 20. Youths with a dark coloured van were seen acting suspiciously
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Motor-racing: Testing time for Freke
KIDDERMINSTER'S UK Formula Ford Championship leader Nathan Freke goes into practice this weekend refusing to rest on his laurels in the race for the title. The next rounds take place at Rockingham on August 12 and 13 - but Freke will be planning ahead
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Alley closures 'would create no-go area'
RESIDENTS' requests to close alleyways in Spennells where crime and anti-social behaviour take place are being examined by two Wyre Forest district councillors. Liberal Democrat members, Peter and Helen Dyke, said concerns about problems caused in and
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Tae kwon do: Five students are in the black
FIVE Kidderminster tae kwon do students have achieved their black belts in a grading at Forest Glades Leisure Centre. Pascal Heng, Sue Kennedy, Chris George-Burnell, Wayne Griffin and Antony Johns all reached the required standard. During the three-hour
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Project keeps memories alive
MEMORIES of Bewdley's past are being preserved for future generations by the town's civic society. Members of the society have been busy recording the recollections of residents for an oral history project which will form part of a display at the town's
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Two town festival events sell out
TICKETS for this year's Bewdley Festival have been selling like hot cakes, with two popular events already sold out. An Evening with Bill Bryson sold out by 11am after tickets went on general sale on Saturday last week and all the tickets for a concert
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Angling: Round-up
Willow Marsh Fishery THE Willow Marsh Fishery record was broken recently with Simon Richardson landing an amazing 274lbs of quality carp on Dragonfly Pool. The Wolverhampton West End AC member used meat and sweetcorn bait to land the hefty haul which
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Company creating jobs
A FAST-GROWING Kidderminster business is creating jobs after buying extra premises. Up to 10 people could be recruited in an on-going employment drive by Cornercare, to add to the 43 people already working for the business. The German-owned firm manufactures
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Residents lose landfill battle
VILLAGE campaigners embroiled in a five-year battle with a national firm have lost their fight to stop a quarry near to their homes being used as a landfill site. Engineering works will begin next spring in Hartlebury and tipping operations are expected
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Group back on demand
A GROUP who have earned themselves a large following in the area after their recent performances are being brought back for another by popular demand. Stretton-on-Fosse Village Hall will play host to the Park Bench Social Club, made up of Ross Couper
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All for the love of Led
TRIBUTE band Fred Zeppelin will play two solid sets at Cox's Yard in Stratford this month. The band, made up of four fans of Led Zeppelin, formed The Freds out of admiration and love of the famous rock group. John Bonham's son Jason also attended a gig
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Motorbike theft
AN offroad motorbike was taken in a theft at Stourport. The red and white Honda XR250 was stolen from a verandah behind a property at Barnfield Road at 2am on Tuesday, July 25. Also taken in the theft was a Weirauch pellet gun. Anyone with information
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Renowned pianist in concert
A FORMER musician of the Year is coming to Malvern Theatres in August where he will be performing with the English Chamber Orchestra. Pianist Freddy Kempf won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition in 1992 after a performance of Rachmaninov's
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New ambulance to cope with demand
WYRE Forest has been handed a new state-of-the-art emergency ambulance to help deal with demand. The £66,000 Renault vehicle, which will be based at Kidderminster's Stourport Road station, is one of seven added to the fleet to serve Herefordshire and
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Ex-Harrier hit woman in face
A FORMER Kidderminster Harriers footballer has been found guilty of assault by beating after hitting his partner in the face. Richard Appleby, 30, of Evergreen Way, Stourport, was given a two-year conditional discharge after being convicted at Kidderminster
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From the archives
100 Years Ago August 4, 1906 The action of the General Purposes Committee in attempting to retain all the grass that remains on Merstow Green will commend itself to the burgesses of Evesham and particularly to the residents of that part of the town. It
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Princess Anne joins the crowds at popular show
MALVERN'S Three Counties Showground welcomed a very special guest yesterday as the Princess Royal paid a visit to the venue for the National Pony Society's Centenary Summer Show. The princess - dressed in a tweed checked jacket, brown skirt and matching
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Express bus service on shortlist for top award
THE success of a Worcestershire County Council-led project has been acknowledged by making it to the shortlist of a national award. The launch of the Worcester Express, which replaced Worcester North park-and-ride in September 2005, reached the last three
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Kashmir quake victims finally get vital supplies
A CONTAINER full of clothing and blankets, sent from Worcester to Pakistan in February, is finally on its way to the earthquake victims for whom it was intended. City councillor and Rotarian Allah Ditta is back from Pakistan this week after making a special
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Police stop cars
TWO cars have been reported racing around Worcester. The cars, a black Toyota MR2 soft-top and a blue Renault Clio, were seen being driven along Foregate Street, The Tything, Barbourne Road, and Ombersley Road in what was described as a dangerous manner
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Sex attacker
THE description of a man who sexually assaulted a woman has been released by police. The attacker was white, aged 30 to 45, of medium to large build. He was between 5ft 8in and 6ft and had close cropped and slightly receding fair hair. He was also clean-shaven
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I'm the latest to be clamped by a firm of money-grabbers
A FIRM has admitted clamping Worcester residents in their own parking spaces - just to make money. The Worcester News reported last month how stunned residents had to pay more than £300 each to get their cars back after they were clamped and towed away
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Greatest horse of all now in porcelain
WORCESTERSHIRE'S legendary racehorse Best Mate has been commemorated with a fine china figurine. The three-times winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup was crafted by Peter Jones China and the first statue presented to Jim Lewis, Best Mate's owner. Mr Lewis
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Appeal for sample of old carpet
A BEWDLEY textile designer is on the look-out for a popular carpet from the 1950s to help complete an exhibition. Cynthia Pearson, of Kidderminster Road, is putting together a display of floor coverings from the decade as well as the 1960s for Bewdley
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Teenager has star qualities
A YOUNG bright spark from Stourport has been handed an out of this world prize recognising his hard work helping to bring the town's past to life for future generations. Stephen More, of Manor Road, picked up his Local Heritage Initiative Star Award for
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Offer of help
I was sorry to read the Editor's Letter on the July 13, 2006 from Neil and Rose Sinnett about their 18 month-old grandson who was taken ill with pneumococcal meningitis in May, but am glad to hear he is now back at home and on the road to recovery. It
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Nailing ways to treat feet
RELATIVES and carers of people who need foot care are being asked to carry out cosmetic tasks, such as nail clipping, to free up health professionals so they can focus on priority cases. The Wyre Forest podiatry team is carrying out free courses to show
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Resolved to remember
HOW to make friends and influence people the Blair way! Is Blairs love of Bush and his administration, deliberately contrived, to ensure the total success of his memoirs, and of Cheries (and possibly his, too) tour of speeches, when they retire, from
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Holidays on our doorstep
A BEWDLEY woman knows how to make a real home from home when she holidays - by camping in her own back garden. Topsy Beves, 75, began the tradition when she and her late husband, Toby, who worked at Kidderminster Hospital, first took their four children
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Blood sessions
BLOOD donors have the chance to give during sessions at Kidderminster's Trinity Methodist Church, Churchfields, on Friday, August 11. Session times are 1pm to 3.15pm and from 4.30pm until 7pm.
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Sharing eco ideas
REGIONAL government chiefs from France have seen environmental best practice in action near Stourport as part of a factfinding mission. The delegation of councillors and planners, from the Rhone Alpes area, visited the Bishops Wood Centre, as part of
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Homes scheme launch
BUILDERS and housing chiefs enjoyed a crowning moment as work got under way on new low-cost homes in Kidderminster's Coro-nation Way. Seventeen homes will be built, featuring a mix of two, three and four-bedroomed properties, which will be available for
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Surgery staff are all smiles
STAFF at a Kidderminster dental practice are smiling after receiving national recognition. Denora Kidderminster has been awarded Investors in People status only 15 months after opening its doors in Stourport Road. The quality standard sets a level of
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Fare cheats fined
TRAIN fare dodgers from Kidderminster were among people to be named and shamed and ordered to pay up by magistrates. Melissa Painter, 19, of Lorne Grove, Kidderminster and David Ventura, 20, of Lyndhurst Drive, Kidderminster both had to pay £75 in fines
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Call for continental cafe culture in Worcester - let's create Paris beside the Severn
A CAFE culture that would mirror cities such as Paris and Rome could be coming to Worcester. Tourists and residents may find themselves sipping coffee and eating al fresco into the late evening in the city's Friar Street if a plan to pedestrianise the
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Message gets through
FOOTBALL fans' empties boosted recycling as they celebrated England's early success in the World Cup before eventually drowning their sorrows. Marcus Hart, Wyre Forest District Council's cabinet member for commercial services, said: "We collected a significant
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Friendly: Swifts 2 Harriers 0
HARRIERS had to concede Wyre Forest bragging rights to neighbours Stourport Swifts after a shock defeat to Roy Rencher's men. Boss Yates used the match as a final chance for his host of triallists to impress, but they were outshone by thier Southern Division
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Show will go on the road
CHELTENHAM'S Everyman Theatre is taking a show on the road this November when they conduct the annual county tour in the run-up to Christmas. It Was a Glorious Night is a fun-packed play which recreates the exhilarating atmosphere of early Regency theatre
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Standing up for comedy
A STAND-up comedy night will takes place at Evesham Arts Centre Theatre on Saturday, August 12. Among the acts is Danny Buckler, the ex-resident magician at Harrods, and Mundo Jazz, a spoof Panamanian jazz musician, fresh from the Wychwood Festival in
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Museum offers fun events for children
A FUN-FILLED summer for all the family is being promised at a popular Worcestershire tourist attraction. Worcestershire County Museum will run its programme of craft activities until Friday, September 1. There will be different attractions each day from
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Refuse collection must stay same
I WRITE in response to the various letters and articles regarding wheelie bins in the last two week's editions of the Shuttle/Times & News. As Cabinet Member for Commercial Services, it is my responsibility to oversee the refuse and recycling collection
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Youngsters given reading challenge
YOUNGSTERS need not be left with nothing to do this summer thanks to the annual reading challenge. Worcestershire County Council is calling on all youngsters during the summer holiday to take part in this year's Mission Possible, which challenges children
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Memories of invasion
ON Sunday June 30, 1940, the church bells rang for a German paratrooper invasion around Bewdley and Stourport. It was nothing of the sort - witnesses mistook hay blown by a passing British aircraft for invaders. The false alarm, however, provoked hours
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Radio memories
IS there anyone in Kidderminster who can give me information about a company called Multi Broadcast Limited, of Blackwell Street. It started in around 1974 doing a radio relay service in Kidderminster and going as far as Stourport. A VAUGHAN 168 Kingsway
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Why the fuss?
I CANNOT understand the hysterics over the planned new Tesco supermarket on the ex Bond Worth site in Stourport. It is not an extra supermarket but a replacement for an outdated one. When it was first published it said it was not a superstore but somewhere
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Shoppers need choice
I AM glad that David Little's concerns were highlighted in the Shuttle over whether businesses already in the town of Stourport would suffer if yet another huge supermarket came to town on the site of Carpets of Worth. Small town and village shops are
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Poems for everyone
A KIDDERMINSTER writer is hoping to inspire readers with a collection of poetry to suit all tastes. John Facer, of Marsh Grove, who writes under the name JTB, has written his first book, titled Poems of the Universe! There are 150 poems in the book, which
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Improvements we will be proud of
CHRIS Danks in his letter of July 20 criticises Stourport Civic Society for not opposing the development of the former Larch Lap site. Stourport's greatest need at the moment is economic regeneration and schemes such as the Lichfield Basin site will contribute
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Music fills outdoors
LIVE music will fill the air in Kidderminster's Brinton Park and Bewdley's Green Theatre on Sunday. The Steve King Band will take to the stage in Kidderminster between 2.30pm and 4.30pm while The Gershwin Gang will entertain at Bewdley's Queen Elizabeth
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Drama school to prepare children for the world stage
THE traditional route into acting normally begins with a stint at drama school as most great actors and actresses will probably tell you. And although Evesham may not seem like the capital of stardom, watch this space as youngsters in the area are about
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Thankyou
ON behalf of the residents of Wood Street I would like to thank Councillor Marcus Hart and Mr Adam Stockhall and his team for doing a wonderful job cleaning the roads/gutters of grime and litter. A RESIDENT (Name and address supplied)
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All the latest news from Steve Rhodes
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Another infantile attempt to smear
SIR - The word dissident, for most people, is associated with Aleksandr Soljenitsyn and Andrei Sakharov. They faced the Gulag and worse to defend freedom of speech for themselves and the majority of Soviet citizens, who lived under an oppressive and completely
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Blasphemy of war
SIR - George Cowley has obviously not been paying attention and read any of my many letters since 2002 on the blasphemy that is war in Iraq. This is war into which we sleepwalked and has cost the lives of 114 British and 2,500 US service personnel. John
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Hay-rick ordeal
SIR -Talking of farm labourers, John Phillpott (July 22) in about 1945, our local vicar helped out with building a hay-rick. The poor chap's hands came out covered in blisters - he wasn't used to physical work. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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We can look at the stars and dream
WORCESTERSHIRE people are increasingly travelling to Europe for their holidays. Most of these tourists will have noticed our continental cousins' enthusiasm for the al fresco lifestyle and perhaps wondered whether it could catch on in Britain, a country
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Exhibitions
Museum, Bewdley - From Brush to Canvas, until August 28. Hat's Off, until Sunday. Ceramicist Paul Hancox, until August 16. l Ikon Gallery, central Birmingham - John Smith Selected Films and Videos, until August 20.
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Coming soon...
All the latest news coverage from Twenty20
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Victory for British team at games
A VALE pony rider was celebrating this week after helping to achieve a British victory in the Mounted Games European Championships in Switzerland. In a close-fought final, Catherine Pinney and her colleagues beat off a strong challenge from the French
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In bloom group wait on judges
MEMBERS of Pershore's horticultural fraternity are waiting with bated breath to find out what sort of award they will receive for their flower arranging efforts. Two judges from Britain in Bloom arrived in Pershore last week to tour the town, visiting
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Tarek beats off competition for second place
A PERSHORE college student fought off fierce competition from around 500 pupils to become the runner-up in this year's national Bahco Cool Tools Challenge. Tarek Ball, aged 18, who is studying for a National Diploma in Horticulture, was presented with
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Mother's plea after son broke into her home
A burglar escaped a three-year jail sentence after a plea to the court by his mother on Monday. James Smith broke into her home when she was in bed and stole her purse. It was Smith's third conviction for burglary, qualifying him for a long sentence under
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Mum's fury at danger fence
A NINE-year-old boy was gruesomely impaled on the spikes of a metal fence as he tried to retrieve his football from a garage roof. Studley Junior School pupil Shane Davis slipped and speared his arm on a security fence surrounding the Beth Johnson Housing
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Worcester Rugby Football Club - 2005-2006 Fixtures
Date Home Away Kick Off/result Sat, 20th Aug Llanelli Scarlets Worcester Warriors 20-24 Fri, 26th Aug Worcester warriors Benetton Treviso 26-7 Sun, 4th Sept Worcester Warriors Gloucester 15-15 Sun, 11th Sept London Irish Worcester Warriors 15-20 Sat,
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Worcester Rugby Football Club - 2004-2005 Fixtures
September 5 Newcastle Falcons (H) 9-30 11 Saracens (A) 10-16 18 Bath (H) 24 Sale Sharks (A) October 2 Harlequins (H) 10 Leeds Tykes (A) 16 Gloucester (H) 23 Brive (H) (European Challenge Cup) 30 Brive (A) (European Challenge Cup) November 7 London Irish
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Vale man was stabbed at travellers' wedding party
A TEENAGER repeatedly stabbed an Evesham man during a wedding party at a Coventry hotel as he was being urged on by his uncle to "kill him". And on the day he was due to stand trial at Warwick Crown Court, John Boy Price finally admitted that was what
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Radio ads to help migrant workers
MIGRANT workers in the Vale of Evesham are being given further backing to achieve fair working conditions and expose rogue gangmasters thanks to a new radio advertising campaign to be voiced in both Polish and Portuguese. The four-week campaign, which
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Cyclists hazard to walkers
EVESHAM is being taken over by "maniac cyclists", a town councillor claimed this week. Cllr Roma Kirke told a meeting of the planning committee on Monday that walking on the town's pavements was becoming increasingly hazardous because of the number of
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Hunt for gang of girls as vandals strike
A GANG of four teenage girl vandals were being hunted by police in Evesham this week. An investigation was launched after a number of cars parked in the town's Fairfield Place were attacked between Saturday night and Sunday morning. The windscreen wipers
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Shock as Powerhouse closes
AN Evesham town centre store was closed yesterday as one of the country's biggest electrical chains went into administration. It was one of 50 branches of Powerhouse which were shut down with the loss of around 650 jobs. It is believed that at least three
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Woman pressured to buy £300 of fresh fish
A VALE woman believes she was the victim of a "money-making scheme" after feeling pressured into buying £300 worth of fish from a trader who came to her home. Sheila Jones, who lives in Offenham, was in Boat Lane, Evesham, when she was approached by a
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Squash fans fury over plans to scrap courts
PLANS to scrap squash courts at the proposed new Evesham leisure centre have angered sport's fans in the Vale. Enthusiasts have already lost the squash courts in Pershore after their leisure centre was replaced and now a similar design is planned for
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Vale firms warned over rainwater bills
VALE companies have been told to check their water bills after reports that some firms have been charged as much as £57,000 for disposing of rainwater that falls on their property. A leading Midlands valuation expert warned that Severn Trent and South
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Rescue centre in plea for dog food
VALE Wildlife Rescue staff are appealing to local residents to help animals through the heatwave and donate any unwanted pet food to aid the recovery of the critters in their care. In order to feed the animals currently residing at the centre in Beckford
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Charlotte to take on white-water rapids
A FORMER Evesham schoolgirl is taking on the challenge of a lifetime next month as she attempts to tackle the white-water rivers of British Columbia. Charlotte Gwilliam will travel to Whitehorse in Canada, on Thursday, August 24 with three friends from
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Parents unite to re-open vital club
A CLUB for Evesham children with learning difficulties, which was closed down by the charity which sponsored it, is fighting to make a comeback as an independent organisation. Parents, who were furious at the decision of the local branch of Mencap to
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Drivers needed to help delivery meals to elderly
VOLUNTEER drivers are being sought by Age Concern's day centre in Evesham to offer up some free time to help deliver meals to older people in the area with confusional illnesses. The centre is looking for a volunteer driver, or drivers to share the role
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Nursery celebrates 'outstanding' report
STAFF at Evesham Nursery School were thrilled after achieving top results in their recent Ofsted report. Ofsted inspectors visited the school in June to carry out an inspection at the Four Pools Road nursery in Evesham and described it as 'universally
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Bidford: Residents quackers over race
AROUND about 2,000 plastic ducks will float along the River Avon to raise cash for the Bidford Christmas Lights project which is sponsored by Shakespeare Coffee Company and Aquaid this year. The annual duck race, organised by the village's Christmas lights
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Cricket: Gifted Gifford makes county debut
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's rising star Will Gifford has continued his development with his debut for the Worcestershire County side. Gifford played in the county team that defeated West Indies A in a one-day match at New Road on Sunday. The 20-year-old
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Raid misery for athletes
THIEVES have caused misery for young Wyre Forest athletes after making off with more than £800 worth of vital sporting equipment. Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club has been left to pick up the pieces following the raid, which saw 17 aluminium
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Broadway: Thieves steal cigarettes in raid
POLICE were this week investigating another night raid on a shop in Broadway. Four men wearing 'hoodies broke into Shopwright newsagents and post office in the early hours of Tuesday morning. They smashed the glass front door and then broke into a cigarette
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Cricket: County League round-up
Crusader County League First teams Bewdley's brave attempts to go for a victory against Brockhampton in Division One backfired when they conceded a winning draw with the last ball of the game. Brockhampton batted first and put together a competitive total
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Warriors stand to be ready for start
WORCESTER Warriors operations manager Mike Robins insists ground developments at Sixways will be complete by the time the new Guinness Premiership campaign gets under way next month. The facelift of the East Stand will not be finished in time for the
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Robins bounce back in style
EVESHAM United put the departure of assistant manager Neil Hunt behind them with a good performance in a 0-0 draw with Redditch United at Common Road. Hunt left the Southern League Division One Mid-lands club at the start of the week and manager Paul
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Countryside: 15% increase in grey partridges
ONE of the largest farmer-led wildlife monitoring schemes in Europe has recorded a 15 per cent increase in wild grey partridge pairs between 2004 and 2005 and a 40 per cent increase since 2000. The native grey partridge is one of Britain's bird species
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Countryside: Recycling for tracks
FARMERS have welcomed the announcement by the Environment Agency they can usefully use waste planings - old material from road buildings and construction projects - without being charged a heft fee or applying for a waste disposal licence. "Farmers and
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Cricket: Results
Birmingham League Premier Division: Moseley v KVCC. Moseley won by four wickets. KVCC (6) 248-9, Moseley (20) 251-6. Crusader County League Division One first teams: Bewdley v Brockhampton. Brockhampton winning draw. Brockhampton (16) 223-9 (J Boult 5
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Anger at closure of clinics
THE temporary closure of clinics providing leg braces, splints and built-up shoes for young and elderly patients in Wyre Forest has outraged health campaigners. People in need of the orthotics services were previously able to attend three clinics, which
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Football: Swifts, Bewdley and Chaddesley
STOURPORT boss Roy Rencher is determined to strengthen his Jekyll and Hyde squad further after mixed emotions following their past few friendlies. Rencher's delight at last Wednesday's 2-0 home win over Kidderminster Harriers was tempered by the 3-3 draw
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Driver in lucky escape
A WOMAN and three-year-old child had a lucky escape after a car overturned at a busy Kidderminster junction. The silver Vauxhall Frontera went into a hedge on the St Mary's Ring Road at the junction with Crossley Retail Park on Tuesday. Fire and ambulance
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Football round-up: Royals reception for England star
STOURPORT Royals girls football club were given something to aspire to when England women's international Eni Aluko stopped off at their presentation evening at Stourport Sports Club. The Charlton Athletic striker was invited along to hand out prizes
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Hi-tech way to combat crime
THE fight against crime in Wyre Forest has been handed a boost thanks to state-of-the-art fingerprinting technology aimed to make things harder for lawbreakers. Kidderminster Police Station's latest addition - the new Livescan electronic fingerprint system
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Golf: Wyre women peak in Austria
WYRE Forest golfers Tina Wooldridge, April Whetton and Annette Kirk were yodelling with delight after celebrating victory at an international golf competition in Austria. Kidderminster's Wooldridge (nine handicap) and Stourport's Whetton (16) and Kirk
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Cycling: Veteran Joe on winners' Rowe
JOE Rowe produced an awesome performance to triumph in the League of Veteran Racing Cyclists Dragon two-day road race in Neath, South Wales. Rowe rode in the A,B and C age category, completing a 3.5km time trial and a 43-mile road race on day one and
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Athletics: Five alive! KSAC keep on winning
KIDDERMINSTER and Stourport Athletic Club made it five wins in a row with victory in the second Heart of England League meeting at Leamington Spa on Sunday. Having gained promotion in the Young Athletics League recently, the club are now on course to
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Main road closure sparks trade fears
KIDDERMINSTER drivers and traders will be hit by water company works which will close Comb-erton Hill to traffic going out of town from Monday. Shop owners are worried about the effect vital repair work on a stretch of water mains will have on their businesses
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Judo: Samurai Sarah's a golden wonder
A CAREER-best performance from Sarah Biles earned the Samurai Judo Club member a gold medal at the Kent International Open Championships. There was also a silver and three bronzes from her Samurai colleagues at one of the toughest events in the domestic
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Body-building: Andrew shaping up for success
KIDDERMINSTER'S Andrew Beeston is shaping up for the British National Body Building Federation's national final after winning the central heats. The 19-year-old beat off competition from eight rivals to triumph in the under-21 section. Beeston, who trains
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Kickboxing: Cousins aim to add to family silver
KICKBOXING cousins Drew Neal and Shaun Bradley will be hoping to add to the family silver at the WAKO European Championships later this year. The duo are already in training for the tournament in Morocco in November - with Neal out to defend the title
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Show echo of wartime
FORCES Sweethearts, a popular singalong show celebrating the great singers of the 1940s, will be performing in Tewkesbury. Beryl Korman first conceived the singalong programme as part of the 50th anniversary VE day celebrations, but it proved such a success
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Time to trot along to annual show
A TRIMPLEY farm is throwing open its doors on Sunday to give people the chance to see and learn more about a rare type of heavy horse. More than 5,000 visitors turned up to the annual event last August and organisers, Mike Clarke and his daughter, Alison
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New choir a dream come true for Roger
A PERSHORE man who had a dream of creating his own choir more than 30 years ago has finally taken the plunge and is set to see his vision realised. Roger Jones, who lives in Holloway Drive, has set the wheels in motion for Avonside Chorus to become a
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Give pups a flying start
PEOPLE in Kidderminster are being urged to help train the next generation of guide dogs by becoming puppy walkers. Guide Dogs - the organisation managing training of the canine companions - currently has no puppy walker couples in the town. Ideally, Guide
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Reminder over car safety laws
PARENTS who drive are being warned to make sure they are ready for new child seatbelt laws coming into force next month. Worcestershire County Council has issued a reminder that, from Friday, September 1, children under the age of three must always be
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Having fun with the fairies
TAKE a trip on a fairy trail this month and discover whether Tinkerbell and her friends really exist at Witley Court. Youngsters can make their way around the grounds of the 19th Century mansion at Great Witley finding the fairies with the help of an
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Health trust starts life £10m in red
THE new organisation in charge of healthcare in Worcestershire will start its life with more than £10m worth of inherited debt. The huge figure is the combined deficits of the three county primary care trusts - South Worcestershire, Redditch and Bromsgrove
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Pair held in city centre
A MAN and a woman were arrested in Worcester on suspicion of assault and threatening behaviour. Police called to Angel Street in the early hours of Monday, July 24, came across an altercation between a large, muscular, man wearing a black T-shirt, his
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Making school trip safer
MONTH-long works to make walking to school safer for pupils of Stourport First School got under way this week. The £31,000 project followed a survey conducted by pupils, who explained how they got to and from school and hazards they encountered along
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Garden opens
A GARDEN which has just been awarded first place in the large garden category of Bewdley in Bloom 2006 is open to the public on Sunday. High Bank, Cleobury Road, is opening its gates as part of the National Gardens Scheme. There is an admission charge
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Holiday warning
POLICE have warned parents to make sure they know where their children are during the school summer holidays as they vowed to crack down on vandalism and anti-social behaviour. Patrols will be targeting schools throughout Wyre Forest as part of the force's
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Month-long amnesty for old cars
VEHICLES good enough only for the scrapheap are being collected free of charge for a month during an amnesty run by Wyre Forest District Council. The amnesty for abandoned vehicles, which began on Tuesday, follows the success of a similar scheme last
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Charity plea for summer clothes
A RUN on summer clothes during the recent heatwave has led volunteers at a Kidderminster charity shop to make a plea for more donated items. The rails of the Red Cross outlet in Coventry Street have been left bare of clothing such as tee-shirts as customers
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Reasons behind State's visit
THE flying visit of the Secretary of State for Health, Mrs Hewitt, to Gloucestershire last week leaves one questioning the reasons for her concern. The meeting was arranged with little publicity and involved a selected 15 stake holders. It was held at
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Great pride in No 8
HRH Prince Phillip's visit on Monday July 17, 2006 to No 8 Pershore's Arts Centre was a most memorable day. When he unveiled a special plague and signed the commemorative book, watched by many people, all of whom had made an input into the No 8 project
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Warm welcome for Far Eastern pals
GLOBE-TROTTING students and teachers from Stourport High School Language College have returned a favour of hospitality to a party of Chinese pupils. A total of 21 youngsters travelled more than 5,500 miles from the city of Yangzhou, in the eastern Jiangsu
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The work behind the scene
CONGRATULATIONS on your superb coverage of the royal visit to the Number 8 Community Arts Centre, also the lovely photographs taken by Louise Barnsley. Gerry Barnett is right; the effort to bring the project to where it is now, is like a graph. I remember
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Su's skills will help Africans
A KIDDERMINSTER NHS worker will fly out to Africa next month to help extend a training centre for orphans. For 50-year-old Su Curtis, it will be the first time she has been involved in such a project, having been inspired to participate after hearing
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More footways benefit from funding boost
THE state of pavements and footpaths is being improved, according to Worcestershire County Council. According to the authority's figures, less than half - 45.9 per cent - of footways it is responsible for are in need of repair. That represents a 27 per
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Friendly: Harriers 1 Coventry 5
HARRIERS were given a lesson in passing and moving during their heavy defeat to Championship Coventry. They took a 10th minute lead against Micky Adams' side when Michael Blackwood showed close control to capitalise on a mistake by Elliott Ward and stab
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Friendly: Halesowen Town 0 Harriers 0
DEAN Sturridge is still waiting to open his Kidderminster account after spurning a hat-trick of chances in Saturday's bore draw at Halesowen Town. Harriers were given a good workout against the Southern League Premier Division outfit who had chances of
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Fun events pull in crowds
TWO waiters battling exploding fish and runaway puddings drew the crowds at Kidderminster Arts Festival. The performance by Hoodwink Theatre was just one of the many attractions on offer during the two-week event, which continues until Saturday. Young
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Lisa set to wow crowd
A KIDDERMINSTER singer is hoping to wow the crowds when she takes to the stage in Bewdley tomorrow. Lisa Rutter, 28, who works for the Shuttle/Times & News and lives in Kidderminster, will be performing at The Hop Pole Inn at 9pm. Lisa recently won
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Band at riverside
POPULAR Kidderminster-based band, Shark Attack, will bring their mix of r 'n' b, soul and funk to Stourport tomorrow. The band, fronted by singer, Sally Haines, will be performing at the Riverside Club which is based at Stourport Boat Club. Admission
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Choir on song for Canada tour
GLOBETROTTING members of Kidderminster Male Choir are singing their hearts out in Canada this week during a 12-day tour. Around 32 choristers were due to arrive in Toronto on Monday to take centre stage at the prestigious Notre Dame Cathedral. During
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Amy hoping to be West End girl
A KIDDERMINSTER College student is one step closer to her dream of appearing on stage in London's West End. Amy Taylor has been accepted for a three-year degree course at the prestigious Bird College of Dance and Theatre Performance. It was a double celebration
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Never too young for making music
TINY tots can learn how to make music in Areley Kings when new classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers begin next month. Rhythm Time sessions will be held at Areley Kings Village Hall every Thursday morning, with separate groups for different aged
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Enjoy play and a pint with Mikron
A FLOATING theatre group will be mooring up in Wolverley next week to perform the first of two fun-filled productions. Yorkshire-based Mikron Theatre Company is in the middle of its 35th summer tour and its actor musicians are travelling the waterways
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Youngsters need voice not attacks
BEING children's entertainers, it greatly hurts ourselves to have been to numerous local resident and PACT meetings to find such negativity in our local community. The issue that has grieved us most is the nuisance teens that have been accused of being
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Fun for families
TRADITIONAL fun and games for all the family start at Harvington Hall near Kidderminster next week. The historic house will be holding Tudor Games afternoons on Thursday, August 10, 17, 24 and 31 between 2pm and 4pm. The activities are aimed at six to
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Let children be children
IN response to Police Target Estates Yobs (Shuttle/Times & News, July 20), I feel it vital that I voice my opinion. I have for many years lived in Coningsby Drive and have not known any trouble caused by so-called "yobs". It is a lovely, peaceful
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Pantomime behaviour
I READ with increasing incredulity and anger Paul Whittaker's recent expos of the idiotic decision mad by some Stourport town councillors that £2,500 be frivolously wasted on purchasing ceremonial robes for councillors to wear at civic functions. Have
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Play recreates spirit of village
Evesham's Red, Green and Blue Theatre Company will be off on tour later this month with Rites2 - Insanity Fair. The first Rites, written by Simon Andrew Stirling, was set in an unnamed village in Worcestershire. It saw the morris dancing team gatecrashing
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Robes low on priority list
I DO agree with the need for council regalia to add gravitas but I must admit that it does figure rather low down on my priority list. Well below decent streets and pavements (aren't they past a joke), below doing something positive about the boarded
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They're not affected by parking problems
SIR - it is with sheer disappointment that I read in the Worcester News of the objections put forward by Andrea Bedwell and Julia Bridge to the proposed parking restrictions in the Warndon Villages. As residents of Hoskyn's Avenue they are apparently
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Natural resources are a non-starter
SIR - The recent article in your paper concerning small units of electricity generation utilisation was interesting, but the use of rivers is not the answer. Many years ago, in the heyday of the mighty generating board, budgets were set aside to progress
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Yet another policy that will not work
SIR - "Parents to pay for the crimes of their children". This this is almost as good a joke as the fining yobs by taking them to cashpoints idea that never worked (as mentioned in your Comment column). Perhaps both these ideas were dreamed up by the same
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Trade stands sell-out as firms back town show
TENBURY'S residents are gearing up for a great day out at the town's annual countryside show on Saturday. Interest in this year's show has been immense with trade stands being snapped up and an increased entry for its prestigious show of Hereford cattle
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Theatre
Hippodrome, Birmingham - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, until September 2. Malvern Theatres - Magic of The Dance, Monday until August 12. RSC, Stratford - The Tempest, until Thursday. Swan, Stratford - King John, tonight, Tuesday until Friday. Courtyard, Stratford
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What's On
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Kidderminster: Library - Guy Rowland. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - The Essential Journey (tribute to Journey) and Whytesnake. Little Civic - Battle Of The Bands. Wulfrun Hall - Jim Beam music tour with The
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3/8/06 - City hope Blades attract big crowd
WORCESTER City are hoping tonight's mouth-watering clash with Premiership new boys Sheffield United (7.45) can provide the perfect launch pad for the new season. The visit of Neil Warnock's side, part of the Sam Wedg-bury transfer deal, gives Andy Preece's
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Terror in the tourer
A PERSHORE couple endured a nightmare trip to the continent last week after twice being targeted by thieves who may have gassed them in their sleep. Steve Cook and Emma Deacon were travelling to Castellon on the eastern coast of Spain, where Steve was
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Carol wins at skills on show event
A PERSHORE girl is celebrating after winning a competition at this year's Skills on Show festival, organised and held at Worcestershire County Council. Carol Worthington was one of eight youngsters who successfully found six characters that were hidden
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Dad drove onto kerb to help son
A motorist who drove his car onto a kerb injuring a pedestrian has been slammed at Worcester Crown Court for "a very dangerous piece of driving". Benjamin Norman saw his son being chased along a street in Pershore by a number of men. He tried protecting
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Downwood's 87 is not enough
Tenbury 206 for 9 Himbleton 207 for 4 TENBURY lost the toss and were asked to bat first. Open-ers Robin Downwood and Steve Giles put a useful first wicket partnership together of 39 until Giles was caught for 16. After a brief rain interruption, Tenbury
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Preparing parents for new seatbelt laws
DRIVERS in the Vale are being urged to make sure their children belt up as strict new laws come into force in September. Parents are being reminded by Worcestershire County Council to make sure they are well prepared for the new child seatbelt laws set
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Glitch hits NHS computer systems
HEALTH trusts across the southern part of West Midlands were today getting back to being fully operational after four days of "serious interruption" to computer services. NHS Connecting for Health confirmed that the computer services giving access to
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Pat devoted life to African arts
AN accomplished artist and campaigner of needy causes from Wyre Piddle has died, aged 94. Pat Pearce lived in the village for the past 25 years after giving most of her life to promoting the arts in Zimbabwe. In 1945 she and her husband made their home
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Superstores battle it out on pitch
THE ninth annual retail challenge cup will take place at the home of Evesham United FC on Sunday evening to raise money for charity. Tesco and Morrisons will battle it out for the trophy at Common Road, but the main reason for the game is to raise money
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High-tech way to take fingerprints
POLICE in South Worcestershire this week unveiled their latest electronic weapon in the fight against crime. Criminals arrested in the Vale and taken to Worcester police station will now have their fingerprints taken automatically rather than have them
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3/8/06 - Mitchell and Sillence revive County hopes
DARYL Mitchell and Roger Sillence helped to put Worcestershire in charge at the end of the first day of their Liverpool Victoria County Championship clash against Glamorgan at Colwyn Bay. At tea Glamorgan looked on top after reducing the visitors to 256
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Care assistant Catherine is honoured for her hard work
A LOYAL servant to Worcestershire County Council has been honoured with a commemorative plate after completing over 25 years of service. Catherine Smith has spent the last quarter of a century working as a Homecare Assistant in Evesham and was rewarded
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New ramp is on track
PLANS for a ramp to allow disabled access to the London-bound platform at Evesham Station is finally to go ahead, it was announced this week. The project is one of seven schemes costing a total of £750,000 at stations in the Midlands announced by train
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Norgrove is finally as happy as Barry
BARRY Norgrove insists Kidderminster Harriers are much better equipped for a Conference promotion challenge this season - after revealing he almost quit after just two months as chairman. In his most forthright interview since taking the Harriers hot
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Slowly but Shirley Barry becomes a cheerful chairman
IF HARRIERS clinch promotion this season there's one person chairman Barry Norgrove believes deserves a medal more than most - his wife Shirley! For the builder-turned businessman believes the support of Mrs Norgrove has laid the foundations for a much
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Kenna kick it, yes he can
PREMIERSHIP winner Jeff Kenna insists Mark Yates's powers of persuasion were his main reason for joining Harriers' promotion push. The versatile defender made a pleasing debut in Tuesday's home friendly with Championship club Coventry - despite the 5-
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All the latest news from Tom Guest
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HOOPER
HOOPER Peter. Always in our thoughts. Love Ray and Yvonne. Published in paper 03/08/2006
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HOOPER Peter In loving memory of my son who passed away one year today. Sadly missed. Love Mum and Joy Published in paper 03/08/2006
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HOOPER Peter In loving memory of a dear husband, passed away one year today. Father to Stephen, Martin and Neil, Father in law to Angela and Grandad to Robert and Kimberly. Sadly missed by all. Published in paper 03/08/2006
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TURPIN Diane Called to rest twelve years today. A thought a prayer, a silent tear, always wishing you were here, An empty place no one can fill, We miss you Di and always will. Peace after pain. God bless. Mum, Dad, Sisters and Brothers and Familes. -
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Cellist Julian decides to play at Wyastone
AS this year's magnificent Wyastone Summer Series draws to a close, don't miss the chance to enjoy an unexpected addition to the programme. Renowned cellist Julian Lloyd Webber (left) has chosen the Wye Valley concert hall as the first venue on a UK tour
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Mancell steps down
MANCELL Burgess, of Broomy Hill, Hereford, will be a familiar face to anyone who enjoyed an evening out in Hereford during the 1950s and 60s, especially those who attended the Town Hall and Wormelow where he regularly played with his band called The Paramount
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Fun events pull in crowds
TWO waiters battling exploding fish and runaway puddings drew the crowds at Kidderminster Arts Festival. The performance by Hoodwink Theatre was just one of the many attractions on offer during the two-week event, which continues until Saturday. Young
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Band at riverside
POPULAR Kidderminster-based band, Shark Attack, will bring their mix of r 'n' b, soul and funk to Stourport tomorrow. The band, fronted by singer, Sally Haines, will be performing at the Riverside Club which is based at Stourport Boat Club. Admission
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Amy hoping to be West End girl
A KIDDERMINSTER College student is one step closer to her dream of appearing on stage in London's West End. Amy Taylor has been accepted for a three-year degree course at the prestigious Bird College of Dance and Theatre Performance. It was a double celebration
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Never too young for making music
TINY tots can learn how to make music in Areley Kings when new classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers begin next month. Rhythm Time sessions will be held at Areley Kings Village Hall every Thursday morning, with separate groups for different aged
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Poems for everyone
A KIDDERMINSTER writer is hoping to inspire readers with a collection of poetry to suit all tastes. John Facer, of Marsh Grove, who writes under the name JTB, has written his first book, titled Poems of the Universe! There are 150 poems in the book, which
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Exhibitions
Museum, Bewdley - From Brush to Canvas, until August 28. Hat's Off, until Sunday. Ceramicist Paul Hancox, until August 16. l Ikon Gallery, central Birmingham - John Smith Selected Films and Videos, until August 20.
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Call for continental cafe culture in Worcester - let's create Paris beside the Severn
A CAFE culture that would mirror cities such as Paris and Rome could be coming to Worcester. Tourists and residents may find themselves sipping coffee and eating al fresco into the late evening in the city's Friar Street if a plan to pedestrianise the
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We can look at the stars and dream
WORCESTERSHIRE people are increasingly travelling to Europe for their holidays. Most of these tourists will have noticed our continental cousins' enthusiasm for the al fresco lifestyle and perhaps wondered whether it could catch on in Britain, a country
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Blasphemy of war
SIR - George Cowley has obviously not been paying attention and read any of my many letters since 2002 on the blasphemy that is war in Iraq. This is war into which we sleepwalked and has cost the lives of 114 British and 2,500 US service personnel.
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Hay-rick ordeal
SIR -Talking of farm labourers, John Phillpott (July 22) in about 1945, our local vicar helped out with building a hay-rick. The poor chap's hands came out covered in blisters - he wasn't used to physical work. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Yet another policy that will not work
SIR - "Parents to pay for the crimes of their children". This this is almost as good a joke as the fining yobs by taking them to cashpoints idea that never worked (as mentioned in your Comment column). Perhaps both these ideas were dreamed up by the
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Another infantile attempt to smear
SIR - The word dissident, for most people, is associated with Aleksandr Soljenitsyn and Andrei Sakharov. They faced the Gulag and worse to defend freedom of speech for themselves and the majority of Soviet citizens, who lived under an oppressive and
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Natural resources are a non-starter
SIR - The recent article in your paper concerning small units of electricity generation utilisation was interesting, but the use of rivers is not the answer. Many years ago, in the heyday of the mighty generating board, budgets were set aside to progress
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They're not affected by parking problems
SIR - it is with sheer disappointment that I read in the Worcester News of the objections put forward by Andrea Bedwell and Julia Bridge to the proposed parking restrictions in the Warndon Villages. As residents of Hoskyn's Avenue they are apparently
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Princess Anne joins the crowds at popular show
MALVERN'S Three Counties Showground welcomed a very special guest yesterday as the Princess Royal paid a visit to the venue for the National Pony Society's Centenary Summer Show. The princess - dressed in a tweed checked jacket, brown skirt and matching
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Having fun with the fairies
TAKE a trip on a fairy trail this month and discover whether Tinkerbell and her friends really exist at Witley Court. Youngsters can make their way around the grounds of the 19th Century mansion at Great Witley finding the fairies with the help of an
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Express bus service on shortlist for top award
THE success of a Worcestershire County Council-led project has been acknowledged by making it to the shortlist of a national award. The launch of the Worcester Express, which replaced Worcester North park-and-ride in September 2005, reached the last
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Kashmir quake victims finally get vital supplies
A CONTAINER full of clothing and blankets, sent from Worcester to Pakistan in February, is finally on its way to the earthquake victims for whom it was intended. City councillor and Rotarian Allah Ditta is back from Pakistan this week after making a
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Police stop cars
TWO cars have been reported racing around Worcester. The cars, a black Toyota MR2 soft-top and a blue Renault Clio, were seen being driven along Foregate Street, The Tything, Barbourne Road, and Ombersley Road in what was described as a dangerous manner
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Sex attacker
THE description of a man who sexually assaulted a woman has been released by police. The attacker was white, aged 30 to 45, of medium to large build. He was between 5ft 8in and 6ft and had close cropped and slightly receding fair hair. He was also
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I'm the latest to be clamped by a firm of money-grabbers
A FIRM has admitted clamping Worcester residents in their own parking spaces - just to make money. The Worcester News reported last month how stunned residents had to pay more than £300 each to get their cars back after they were clamped and towed
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Greatest horse of all now in porcelain
WORCESTERSHIRE'S legendary racehorse Best Mate has been commemorated with a fine china figurine. The three-times winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup was crafted by Peter Jones China and the first statue presented to Jim Lewis, Best Mate's owner. Mr
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Health trust starts life £10m in red
THE new organisation in charge of healthcare in Worcestershire will start its life with more than £10m worth of inherited debt. The huge figure is the combined deficits of the three county primary care trusts - South Worcestershire, Redditch and Bromsgrove
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Pair held in city centre
A MAN and a woman were arrested in Worcester on suspicion of assault and threatening behaviour. Police called to Angel Street in the early hours of Monday, July 24, came across an altercation between a large, muscular, man wearing a black T-shirt, his
