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ASYLUM SEEKER CENTRE IN CITY?

ASYLUM seeker centres could be housed in "Middle England" cities like Worcester rather than in the countryside, it has been revealed today. Home Secretary David Blunkett was preparing a dramatic climbdown over plans to build the centres in rural locations

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Holly pining after Brig goes missing

A DOG is pining for her brother after he broke out of a Worcestershire garden and has not been seen since before the weekend. Brigadier, a Bernese Mountain Dog, who escaped last Thursday, is terrified of fireworks and his owners believe he may be left

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Strikes are suspended for a week

THE deadline for a strike by firefighters has been set back again to give negotiatiors more time to reach an agreement. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) announced it would suspend a strike scheduled to begin tomorrow and set the new date for Wednesday, November

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Petition prompts crossing decision

A BUSY Worcester road should soon be safer to cross thanks to two new pedestrian crossings prompted by a 1000-name petition. Council bosses have revealed that work will begin on two crossings along Ombersley Road, in Barbourne, when final arrangements

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Pavilion decision is 'short-sighted'

SPORTSMEN will still be forced to change in their cars after Worcester city councillors again threw out plans for a pavilion. Plans for the revamp at Northwick Lodge, off Northwick Road, were refused by the city council's cabinet. But some councillors

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City school wins award

A WORCESTER school has been recognised by the Chamber of Commerce for its high organisational standards. St George's Catholic Primary School, in Thorneloe Walk, Barbourne, was one of only a handful of establishments to be presented with the Investor in

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Ex-land girl Margaret celebrates milestone

A FORMER land girl will be celebrating her 100th birthday today surrounded by her vast family at Worcester's South Hayes Nursing Home. Margaret Farnsworth came into the world on November 5, 1902, and has enjoyed a full and busy life as a mother-of-eight

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Fixtures and Results - 2002/2003

20/07/02 Cheltenham Town (Home) PSF 0-3 27/07/02 Kidderminster H (Home) PSF 2-2 30/07/02 Willenhall T (Away) PSF 0-2 01/08/02 Wolves (Home) PSF 0-4 06/08/02 Stourport Swifts (Away) PSF 2-1 09/08/02 Solihull Borough (Away) PSF 2-1 12/08/02 Bedworth United

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Definitely one for Christmas

Johan Fostier Guitar Recital - Ponce, Asencio, Castelnuovo-Tedesco. AT last... musicians are beginning to be featured on serious classical recordings and recognised for their talents. For too long, and all too often, these worker bees are neglected, giving

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Collection is ear-opening

Japanese Orchestral Favourites - Toyama, Konoye, Ifukube, Akutagawa, Koyama, Yoshimatsu THIS collection features six orchestral works which are favourites of the Japanese. And, in my view, they represent a truly ear-opening collection of fascinating music

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5/11/02 Wolves duo to stay a little longer

MANAGER-of-the-month Ian Britton has extended the loan spells of Wolverhampton Wanderers duo John Melligan and Kenny Coleman for another month. Midfielder Melligan is joint top scorer after firing six goals in 10 games, while fellow 20-year-old Coleman

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City boss Barton ready to take on old enemy

WORCESTER City's FA Trophy clash with Aldershot Town has pitched managers John Barton and Terry Brown against each other for the second time in three years. Shots' boss Brown was in charge at Conference outfit Hayes when Barton, newly installed at St

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Saracens keep perfect record

SARACENS maintained their 100 per cent record in the National Netball League Division Seven with their fourth win of the season, 44-34 at home against Yendys from Birmingham. The Martley-based team have two more matches in the league and if they continue

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Gordon on top in medal

BENIGN weather gave Gordon Maycroft, first to tee off, the chance to produce a delightful display of controlled play to lead the field in Perdiswell Park's midweek golf medal. His 75-17-58 card, including 12 pars, was the lowest gross score and four strokes

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Defeat for North Mids

NORTH Midlands lost 34-10 to defending champions East Midlands in their opening match in the Midlands 18-Group Clubs Rugby Championship at Kings Norton. North Midlands trailed 24-0 at half-time but rallied strongly in the second-half and scored an outstanding

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Horsfield out to stake claim

GEOFF Horsfield is determined to give Birmingham manager Steve Bruce a selection headache as they look to avoid tripping up on a potential Worthington Cup banana skin in tonight's home clash with Preston. Striker Horsfield admits he has been disappointed

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'We've run out of money'

IN true theatrical style, the supporters of the Swan, who packed out the Guildhall last night for a special meeting on the theatre's funding crisis, hissed their contempt and cheered their support for the speakers. Brandishing placards splashed with slogans

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WIN! a pair of tickets to the Monsters of Rock concert

Legendary king of shock rock, Alice Cooper arrives in town on Saturday, November 23 with the Monsters of Rock tour which will also feature Thunder and the Quireboys!! This is your chance to witness one of the hottest rock gigs this year as we have a pair

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A right royal read in store

A Brief History of British Kings and Queens by Mike Ashley (Constable & Robinson, £8.99). IF you're the kind of person who finds it easy to trot out the name of every King and Queen of England in succession from Henry VII onwards, but are a bit hazy

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EU driving force behind regional rule

MR Margrett (You Say, October 21) is right when he said that the European Union did not initiate the idea of Regional Government. However, they are now hurrying along the process so that eventually, under their plan, the nation state will more or less

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We're punching above our weight

IN answer to Messrs Chamings, Morris and Webb, who clearly resent any pro-EU arguments, if Britain was to come out of the EU and go it alone on the global stage, as suggested by this trio, what exactly are we going to sell to the world? Successive governments

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If I can further help his investigations...

WHAT a desperately anxious person Jon Burgess of Malvern must be, and what a pity that he has had to spend so much time and trouble checking up on the Berkshire Hunt. Perhaps I can enlighten him. During the interview with the Evening News reporter I stated

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Advice

Citizens Advice Bureau Malvern: Mrs Liz Pusey, The Grange, Grange Road, Malvern, 01684 563611, 10am-4pm every day except Wednesday. E-mail: bureau@malvernhills-cab.org.uk; also at Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern, Monday 9am-1pm

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Animal Societies

Cats Protection League: Worcester and District Branch, 01684 573317. Hereford Ringcraft Club (Dog Training): Venue Ashperton Village Hall, chairman Paul Glithero, 01432 880553. Herefordshire Beekeepers Association: Secretary Mrs Hazel Beaver, 01568 720343

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Armed Services

Aircrew Association, Worcestershire Branch: Open to all former and serving aircrew in the Army, Navy and RAF. Sec Bill Bryant, 01905 640362. SSAFA, Soldiers' Sailors' and Airmen's Families' Asso-ciation Forces Help, Malvern and Upton Division: Mrs M Crough

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Arts & Crafts

Collection Gallery: 13 The Southend, Ledbury, 01531 634641, e-mail: collectiongallery.com Cowdy Gallery: H Cowdy, 31 Culver Street, Newent, 01531 821173. Cowleigh Gallery: Mr W Nicholls, 14 Cowleigh Road, Malvern, 01684 560646. Embroiderers Guild Worcester

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Business Organisations

Bromyard and District Chamber of Commerce: Jonathan Lester, 01885 482919. Great Malvern Association of Traders: Adrian Ward, 01684 563577. Hardware (Agency for windows and doors): Mike Fisher, 01531 640033, e-mail: mjf@mike-fisher.demon.co. uk Ledbury

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Charities

Amnesty International Malvern Group: Jim Beard, 01684 540941. ARCOS (The Association for Rehabilitation of Communication and Oral Skills): K Coombs, Whitborne Lodge, Church Street, Malvern, 01684 576795. Cancer Research UK: Mr R A Worth, 01684 892772.

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Child-minders & Parent and toddler groups

Child-minders Child-minders, playgroups, parent and toddlers groups are registered by the Social Services Department, for up to date information contact Children's Information Service Officer. Helpline 01527 834770. Herefordshire Childcare Services, 01432

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Churches and Church Organisations

CHURCH OF ENGLAND All Saints, The Wyche, Malvern Wells with St Andrew's: Vicar Rev P Finch, 01684 575123. Christchurch, Malvern, with St Mary's Sherrards Green: Vicar, the Rev P Furber, 01684 574106. Army Officer: Captain M Thompson, Church Army 01684

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Conservation

Colwall Village Society: Ailene Hickman, 01684 540875. CPRE Council for the Protection of Rural England (Malvern Branch): Sec Mrs M Jeffs, 01905 429869. County Conservation Volunteers: Mr and Mrs R Jauncey, 01905 451185. Friends of the Earth: Malvern

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Dentists

Dental Services manager: Mr R McAndrew, 01905 763333. Dental Clinic: Pickersleigh Grove Clinic, 01684 572045. Bromyard: Mr D T Holloman, Mrs J A Smith and Mr C Coleman, 32 High Street, 01885 482455; Mrs J Grant, Mrs G Tait and Mr P S Felton, 17 Broad

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Farming Organisations

Ledbury Ploughing Society: Sec Mrs C Bradley, 01531 634871. National Farmers' Union Ledbury and Ross Branch: Sec Mr P Jenkins, 01989 563086, e-mail: gheres@nfumutal.co.uk National Farmers' Union Pershore and Upton Branch: Sec Mr R W Foster-Morrison, 01386

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Funeral Directors

Abbotsfield: Bye Street, Ledbury, 01531 636666. Co-operative: 105 Barnards Green Road, Malvern, 01684 574733. H Handley: Little Hereford Street, Bromyard, 01885 482216. Hawcutt: 133 The Homend, Ledbury, 01531 632084. Hollands Funeral Services: 71 Barnards

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Government Departments

DSS LOCAL OFFICES For pensions, supplementary benefits and general inquiries. All areas: 01905 720300 TAXATION Inland Revenue Worcester: Block A Government Buildings, Whittington Road, 01905 361500. Inland Revenue Hereford: 32-35 Broad Way House, Broad

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Hick, Graeme Ashley

Role: Right-hand bat, off-spin bowler Born: 23 May 1966, Harare, Zimbabwe Height: 6ft 3in Weight: 14st 7lbs Nickname: Hicky, Ash County debut: 1984 County cap: 1986 Benefit: 1999 Test debut: 1991 Tests: 54 One-Day Internationals: 96 1000 runs in a season

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Guides and Brownies

BROMYARD DISTRICT District Commissioner: Stephanie Carpenter, Whittanacre, Bringsty Common, 01886 821858. Contact for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. LEDBURY, PUTLEY, EASTNOR, COLWALL AND CRADLEY DISTRICT District Commissioner: Mrs Sarginson,

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Health, Care and Advice

Abbeyfields (Malvern) Society: 1 St Andrew's Road, Malvern, 01684 562138. Alcohol Advisory Service: Rotland House, 25 The Tyth-ing, Worcester, 01905 27417. Al Anon: For relatives and friends of problem drinkers also Alateen for young people 12-20 who

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Hobbies

Beacon Camera Club: Thursdays, Sept to April. Chairman Mr R Williams, 01886 833120, Sec Mrs L Jones, 01684 567447. Campaign for Real Ale, Worcester Branch: Peter Bottomley, 01684 573018. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month.e-mail:beer@ peebee.clara.co.uk

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Horticulture

Bromyard Floral Art Club: Chairman, Mrs G Gwachmai, 01885 482836. Bromyard and District Garden Club: Chairman Mr J Davis, 01886 880646, Sec Jill Robinson, 01885 483794. Ledbury Horticultural Society: Les Thick, 01531 632489. Malvern Floral Art Club: Mrs

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Hospices

St Michael's Hospice: Bartestree, Hereford, 01432 851000. St Richards Hospice: Rose Hill, London Road, Worcester, 01905 763963.

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Malvern Hills District Council

The Council House: Avenue Road, Malvern, 01684 892700. Chief Executive: Chris Bocock Head of Administrative Services: Mike Clark Head of Democrat and Legal Services and Solicitor to the Council: Nigel Snape Head of Development Control: David Murray Head

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Albion youngsters aim to spark fireworks

PREMIERSHIP battlers West Bromwich Albion are sending their U21 squad for a friendly at Bromsgrove Rovers tonight. The match kicks off at the Victoria Ground at 7.45pm. Admission is £2 and £1.

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Malvern Town Council

Town clerk: Shirley Young, 01684 566667. Malvern Chase: M Angell, 01684 891892; R Perkins, 01684 568989; R F Simons, 01684 573095; P J Turner, 01684 893380; F Victory, 01684 575156. Malvern Langland: L Hall, 01684 560305; F A Johnson, 01684 567497; P

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Parent and toddler groups

Bumble Bees Parent and Toddler Group: Mrs D MacCleod, 01886 833437 H, 01886 821347 W. Humpty Dumpty Mother, Baby and Toddler Group: Rosemary Webb, Christchurch Hall, Monday and Thursday 10am until noon, 01684 565708. Madresfield Parent and Toddler Group

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Places to visit

ALMONRY MUSEUM: Merstow Green, Evesham. Local history. Open Mon-Sat 10am -5pm, Sun 2-5pm, last admission 4.30pm. Closed Sun Nov, Dec and Jan, 01386 446944, e-mail:tic@almonry. ndo. co.uk AVONCROFT MUSEUM OF BUILDINGS: Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored

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Political Organisations

CONSERVATIVES Bushley: Tim Troughton, 01684 293107. Chase: Chairman John Redfern, 01684 575116. Colwall and Coddington: Mr Sidney Roberts, 01684 540913. Leominster Conservative Association: Chairman Mrs J Hereford, 01568 612565. Link: Mrs Vera Jack, 01684

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1/11/02 - Warriors backs handed warning

JOHN Brain has warned Worcester Rugby Club's fly- halves that new signing Tim Walsh is gunning for the number 10 spot. The Australian checked into Sixways this week to provide cover for Craig Chalmers and Jon Higgins in the wake of James Brown's back

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Public Libraries

Malvern: Graham Road, 01684 561223, e-mail: MalvernLib@worcestershire.gov.uk Bromyard: 34 Church Street, 01885 482657. Colwall: Humphrey Walwyn Library, Walwyn Road, 01684 540642. Ledbury: The Homend, 01531 632133. Upton-upon-Severn: School Lane Upton

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Recycling & Waste Disposal

Book Banks: Malvern: Newtown Road, Link Top; Roman Way, Safeway Store; South Lea CP; Victoria Park; Waitrose CP. Ledbury: St Katherine's. Tenbury Wells: Palmers Meadow. Upton: Hanley Road. Bottle Banks Bromyard: Co-op Pioneer CP. Clifton-on-Teme: School

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Registered Playgroups

Acorns to Oaks: Ledbury, 01531 635986. Baxhill Nursery: Mrs K Beard, 01684 893344. Broadwas Bumble Bees CE Pre-School: Mrs D MacCleod 01886 833437H, 821347W. Bumbles Barn: Somers Arms, Leigh Sinton, Mrs M Harvey, 01886 832869. Burley Gate Pre-School (

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Royal British Legion

County Field Officer Herefordshire and Worcestershire: Responsible for welfare and fundraising, including the Poppy Appeal. Mr A H Hartley-Woolley, 30 St Georges' Square, Worcester, 01905 29614. Bromyard: Mr J Davidson, 01885 483539. Barnards Green: Mr

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Schools

INDEPENDENT ISIS (Independent Schools Information Service): Central Isis, 5 Tolethorpe Close, Oakham, Rutland, 01572 722726, e-mail: isis-central@dial.pipex.com Abbey International College: Mr P Bayley, e-mail: abbey@ cix.compulink.co.uk Malvern College

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Sport

Angling Malvern: Mr M Perks, 11 Lechmere Crescent, 01684 561777. Upton: G Shinn, 23 Old Street, 01684 592102. Aikido Malvern Aikido Club: Ian Hollman, Wyche Institute Malvern Wells, 01684 561575. Archery Bromyard Bowman: Gillian Ison, 01885 482575. Manor

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Voluntary Work

Community Action, Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern> Contact: Mike McKnight (01684 580638). Malvern Volunteer Centre, 3rd floor, 29-30 Belle Vue Terrace. Contact: Jo Jordan (01684 580638).

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Women's Groups

National Childbirth Trust (NCT): Paula Little, 01886 880134, e-mail: paula@littlesoft.co.uk National Women's Register: Mary Clayburn, 01684 567634. National Association of Widows (Malvern): Marion Tipping, 01684 565265. Soroptimist International of Worcester

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Women's Institutes

WORCESTERSHIRE County Federation: 11 Pierpoint Street, Worcester, 01905 22575. MALVERN GROUP Secretary: Contact County Federation, 01905 22575. Barnards Green: Mrs N Shaw, 01684 573318. Guarlford: Mrs J Cameron, 01684 310276. Link Top: Mrs M Secker, 01886

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Young People

County Youth Services Worcestershire Youth Office: St Mary's Street, Worcester, 01905 765328. Youth in Bromyard: The Old Magistrates, Church Street, 01885 488269. Ledbury Youth Centre: Bye Street, 01531 632301. Malvern Youth Centre: Albert Road North,

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5/11/02 - City boss Barton ready to take on old enemy

WORCESTER City's FA Trophy clash with Aldershot Town has pitched managers John Barton and Terry Brown against each other for the second time in three years. Shots' boss Brown was in charge at Conference outfit Hayes when Barton, newly installed at St

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Foster's big day

MIKE Foster has, albeit briefly, made his debut as a Government minister. His moment came in the wake of the dramatic resignation of Education Secretary Estelle Morris last week. A minister from the department had been due to give a speech on "Minister's

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Tim set to take over the top task

A SOLICITOR at one of Worcestershire's biggest law firms has been appointed chairman of a leading business group. Tim Jones, a partner at Morton Fisher Solicitors, has been appointed chairman of the Wyre Forest Business Forum. The forum was set up in

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If you go down to the store today...

THIS month marks the 100th anniversary of the teddy bear - and to celebrate, a Hereford store is marking the occasion with a special Centenary Bear. Chadds of Hereford Ltd, a member of Associated Independent Stores, has kitted its bear out in a hat and

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Future IS rosy, says cider firm

THE fortunes of Hereford cider giant Bulmers can be restored, according to its chairman. The beleaguered drinks company has had a rocky few months which started with the discovery of a £3.8m accounting discrepancy, continued with the resignation of chief

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Sacked as WCCC captain

STAR batsman Graeme Hick has been axed as captain of Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The shock decision was announced today by the County's director of cricket Tom Moody. He said: "The club feels that the time is right to move forward with the captaincy

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Dreaming of a bright Christmas

CHRISTMAS has come early in a Worcestershire village where a generous home-owner has already decked his house with trimmings for a festive fund drive. Nicholas Billingham has so far spent £350 covering the outside of his Upton Snodsbury house with flashing

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5/11/02 - Home run can boost Ian's boys

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have an ideal opportunity this month to prove that there's no place like home. They face four matches on the trot at Aggborough -- and it's a spell that's important to hard-up Harriers in more ways than one. Two of their forthcoming

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Council told it needed a clearer vision

WORCESTER City Council is failing to capitalise on the city's tourist attractions, according to a group of councillors and officers from other local authorities. The six-member local government 'peer group', headed by the chief executive of Weymouth and

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Delightful town, popular with visitors

Upton-upon-Severn is a delightful small town very popular with summer visitors. At this time of year it's much quieter, which makes it easier to appreciate the Tudor, Jacobean and Georgian buildings which grace its streets. The White Lion, currently resplendent

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Lifeline for the Swan Theatre?

WHEN it comes to allocating cash for the arts it always appears there is nowhere enough to go around. The latest saga concerning the grant allocation for the Swan Theatre in Worcester is a perfect example of this dilemma. This paper suspects that there

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Clean-cut, sensitive Swede

Bobo Stenson - Selected Recordings IN the world of serious contemporary music, there are musicians who are technically brilliant and will leave you open-mouthed at the sheer mastery of their instrument and those who conjure up a great deal of emotion

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Jolly music from master of his craft

Shostakovich - Jazz Suites Nos 1 & 2; The Bolt (Ballet Suite); Tahiti Trot (Tea for Two); Russian State Orchestra DO not attempt to settle down with a piping hot beverage to listen to this one! You are liable to scald yourself as the crack of a loud

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Bringing sound to the silent movies

Dans La Nuit - Music by Louis Sclavis for the silent movie by Charles Vanel You may think this CD would automatically be of limited appeal - of interest only to those who are officianados of the silent movie, arthouse films, or loyal fans of French musician

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5/11/02 November fixtures pile up for Britton's men

THE rearranged Torquay clash will give Kidderminster Harriers potential fixture chaos with a possible seven games in 21 days. Harriers now head to Devon on Tuesday, November 19, after Saturday's Division Three game was postponed 30 minutes before kick-off

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Facts, figures and fixtures 2002/2003 season

Pre-season 20/07/02 - Redditch United 0 Peterborough United 3 (Forsythe, Fenn, Bullard) 25/07/02 - Redditch United 3 (Hall, Knight, 2) Stourbridge 1 (Lee) 30/07/02 - Redditch United 1 (MacVarish) Burton Albion 1 (Garner) League 17/08/02 - Redditch United

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WIN! WIN! WIN! We have two pairs of tickets to the Harriers v Swindon football match to be won

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will have a big test against Division Two side Swindon Town at Aggborough in the LDV Vans Trophy second round on Tuesday, November 12. And the Shuttle/Times and News has teamed up with LDV dealer, Lex Commercials Halesowen, to offer

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Hick left stunned as he loses captaincy

WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club dropped a bombshell today by stripping star batsman Graeme Hick of the captaincy. The shock decision was revealed by the County's director of cricket Tom Moody. He said: "The club feels that the time is right to move

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Galloway to stay with United

HEREFORD United will extend Mick Galloway's loan period at Edgar Street for another month. Bulls' manager Graham Turner is still hoping to make the Carlisle United midfielder a permanent signing but admits they still have a few hurdles to overcome. "We

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Striker Giddings returns for Swifts

INFLUENTIAL defender Parfait Medou-Otye misses Stourport Swifts' home clash with Taunton Town tonight (7.45). The ex-Kidderminster Harriers star is unavailable but striker Kerry Giddings re-turns to the squad after completing a one-match ban. Manager

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05/11/02 - Sutton off again

TONIGHT'S match at Sutton Coldfield Town in the Worcestershire Senior Cup has been postponed because the hosts are replaying their FA Trophy tie at Tamworth. The next window for both teams is not until Tuesday, November 23, when the teams could try to

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An illuminating tale to lighten any child's dark

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson. Illustrated by Paul Howard (Mammoth, £9.99) Like so many children's books on the market, this example tells a delightful story with exquisite illustrations, but there is a secret weapon which will

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Ugly side to beautiful

The Sack Race - The Story of Football's Gaffers by Chris Green (Mainstream Publishing, £15.99) legendary soccer boss Tommy Docherty once remarked: "There's one thing for certain in football management and that is one day you're going to get the sack."

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Handy hints on getting a bird to your place

Attract Birds To Your Garden by Joe Firmin ( Foulsham £5.99) ONE of the volumes in Foulsham's current Essentials series, this pocket-sized edition is for the beginner as well as the veteran birder. Birds enrich our lives. They can be found on the highest

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5/11/02 Star defender to miss Taunton test

INFLUENTIAL defender Parfait Medou-Otye misses Stourport Swifts' home clash with Taunton Town tonight (7.45). The ex-Kidderminster Harriers star is unavailable but striker Kerry Giddings returns to the squad after completing a one-match ban. Manager Dave

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Educate the pedestrians about road use

ONCE again, the motorist is being hit with the idea that the number of pedestrian deaths is because of speeding by motorists. This is not the case. The speed limits on the continent are higher than over here but they have fewer pedestrian deaths. This

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If you're a member of Christian Church then you abide by the rules

NO matter to which organisation a person belongs, they must abide by the rules and tenets of that organisation - or leave it. Just over four months ago, a survey of 4,000 churches and 2,000 of the clergy of the Church of England showed 33 per cent of

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Memories of great Worcester character

HE looks much younger than I remember him but there is no mistaking the street news vendor depicted in your anniversary edition. He used to stand outside Woolworth's. His "paper, paper, read all about it," was interspersed with pithy comments on the day's

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5/11/02 - Classy Malvern spank Spalding

IT took a while for Malvern to get into top gear in this Midlands One fixture on a dank, wet afternoon at Spring Lane. MALVERN 35pts, SPALDING 0 Malvern lost skipper Vince Hill in the first minute with a blood injury, which upset the early rhythm, but

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Anger over road safety costs

SAFETY campaigners are outraged after learning a scheme to improve a notorious accident blackspot in Belbroughton has almost doubled in cost to nearly half a million pounds. The scheme, to install traffic lights on the A491 at the Hartle Lane junction

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Get your thinking caps on

QUIZ buffs are being urged to go along to a Droitwich pub to help raise money for charity. The Red Lion, in Falsam Pitts, Worcester Road, will be holding a quiz night on Sunday to raise money for St Richards Hospice. The fun begins at 8pm and it will

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WCCC Fixtures - First XI - 2003 season

Home fixtures in CAPITALS APRIL 18-21 CCh HAMPSHIRE, NEW ROAD 23-25 UCCE University of Oxford UCCE, The Parks 27 NCL Gloucestershire, Bristol 30-3 May CCh NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NEW ROAD MAY 5 NCL SURREY, NEW ROAD 7 C&G Worcestershire CB, New Road 9-12

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Alternative therapies

Acupuncturists Altair de Almeida: Malvern Natural Health Centre, 01684 893238. Salvador March: Malvern Acupuncture Clinic, The Surgery, 12 Richmond Road, Malvern Link, 01684 892023. E-mail: salvador_march@ hobnail.com Jenny Sherr Bac MBAcC RGN: Wheel

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KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FC MATCH FACTS - 2002/2003

Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis Mon July 15 Evesham United (a) 4-0 Ducros, Broughton, Corbett, Shilton Fri July 19 Reading (h) 2-4 Broughton, Henriksen Sun July 21 Solihull Borough (a) 3-4 Shilton, Foster (pen), Corbett Wed July 24 Wolverhampton

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Chemists

Colwall: Village Pharmacy, Bank Chambers, Walwyn Road, Colwall, 01684 540246. Bromyard: Scotts Pharmacy Ltd, 35 High Street, Brom-yard, 01885 483291. Ledbury: Boots: 9 High Street, Ledbury, 01531 632687. Malvern: Barnards Chemists: Unit 1, 74 Barnards

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Chiropodists

C R Burrows: 29 Hampden Road, Malvern Link, 01684 561168. Complete Foot Care: Miss S Jones, Mr Thompson, The Surgery, Lyttelton House, Abbey Road, Malvern, 01684 563660. Shelagh Dressel: 6 Old St, Upton-upon-Severn, 01684 594654.Foot and Ankle Clinic:

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Chiropractors

J Gibbins and D Sangway: 17 Alexandra Road, Malvern, 01684 567480. E C Merry and G Long DC: Worcester Chiropractor Clinic, 102 Bromyard Road, St Johns, 01905 428956. Alex Morton DC, MMCA: 22 Farley Road, Malvern Link, 01684 566646, e-mail: alexmorton@

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Courts

COUNTY COURTS Gloucester: Kimbrose Way, Gloucester, 01452 529351. Hereford: 1st Floor, Barclays Bank Chambers, 1/3 Broad Street, 01432 357233. Worcester: Shirehall, Foregate Street, Worcester, 01905 730800, website: www.courtservice.gov.uk CROWN COURTS

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Doctors and District Nurses

DOCTORS Bromyard: Drs J K Ilsley, N A Spicer, I J Tait, M Clear, L Bull and S Scott, 10 Pump Street, Bromyard, 01885 483412. Colwall: Drs J C Pearce and E N Smith, The Surgery, Stone Drive, Colwall, 01684 540323. Corse: A D Docherty, I Macleod, R Whittle

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Emergency Services

Police Malvern C Division: West Mercia Constabulary, Victoria Road, Malvern. (01905 723888). In emergency dial 999. Out of Area No 08457 444888. Ambulance Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service headquarters: 01886 834200. In emergency dial 999. Fire

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Hospitals

Health Authorities WORCESTERSHIRE Headquarters: Issac Maddox House, Shrub Hill Road, Worcester, 01905 760000. Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service: Operational inquiries, 01886 834200. Malvern Health and Community Centre: Victoria Park Road, Malvern

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Legal Advice

GLOUCESTERSHIRE Madge, Lloyd & Gibson: Church Street Chambers, 22-24 Church Street, Newent, 01531 820088. Slade: 5 Broad Street Newent, 01531 820281, e-mail: office@slades.co.uk Treasure: 17 St John's Lane, Gloucester (01452 525351) e-mail: rec@treasures

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Malvern Hills Conservators

Manor House: Grange Road, Malvern, 01684 892002. E-mail: conservators@malvern hills.freeserve.co.uk Director: I J S Rowat, 01684 892002. Financial Officer: Mr J E Taverner, 01684 892002. Conservation Officer: D Whitehorne, 01684 892002. Wardens: Nicola

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Members of Parliament

Hereford: Mr Paul Keetch (Lib Dem). Constituency office, 39 Widemarsh Street, Hereford, 01432 341483, e-mail: keetch@kick.co.uk Leominster: Mr Bill Wiggin (Cons). Constituency office, 8 Corn Square, Leominster, 01568 612565, e-mail billwigginmp@parliament.uk

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Music

Aldwyn Voices: Artistic director, Mr P W Smith, 01684 569721. Bromyard Folk Festival: A Jones, 01531 670593. Bromyard Wind Band: Mr D Thomas, 01432 352006 or Miss C Orgee, 01885 482577. Chase High School Brass Band: Mr John Frith, 01684 891961. Chandos

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Organisations for the Elderly

Organisations for older people Age Concern Bromyard and District: 5 Broad Street, Bromyard, 01885 483483. Age Concern Malvern & District: The Grange, Grange Road, Malvern, Chief Officer Mr George Waugh, 01684 560666. Age Concern Ledbury and District

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Parish Council Clerks

Parish Council Clerks Abberley: Mr P G Leopold, 01299 896802, e-mail: paulleo pold@Miidmetservices.co.uk Acton Beauchamp Group: Mrs J Morris, 01886 884575. Alfrick and Lusley: Mr G Brewin, 01886 821386. Ashperton: Mrs F Helme, 01531 670586. Avenbury:

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Post Offices

Abberley: 01299 896213. Bishops Frome: 01885 490207. Bromyard: 01885 482201. Bromsberrow: 01531 650295. Clifton on Teme: 01886 812272. Colwall: 01684 540214. Cradley: 01886 880212. Eastnor: 01531 632912. Great Witley: 01299 896201. Hanley Castle: 01684

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Registrars

Bromyard: Births, marriages and deaths: Registrar J R Tringham and Supt Reg Mrs G Dovey, 1 Rowberry Street, 01432 260258. Births and Deaths - Mon, Wed, Friday, 11.30-1pm. Marriages - Mon, Wed, Friday, 9.15-11.15am. Ledbury: Births and deaths: Registrar

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Rotary Clubs

Colwall: Terry Griggs, 01684 540833. Ledbury: Sec D J Houghton, 01531 890696. Meets Feathers Hotel, Wednesdays, 7pm. Malvern: Meets Mount Pleasant Hotel, Monday, 7.30pm. Sec Peter Lucas, 01684 575468, email: plucas3843@ aol.com Newent: Meets George Hotel

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Scouts and Cubs

MALVERN DISTRICT Chairman: Mr R E Becket, 01684 561424. District Commissioner: Mrs I Haywood-Evans, 01684 573289. District Treasurer: Mr G Baker, 01684 567273. 1st Colwall: Mr K Lloyd, 01684 540623. 1st Cradley: The Old Rectory Room, GSL Mr C Roberts,

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Theatres, Cinemas and Groups

Conquest Theatre: Tenbury Road, Bromyard. Box office 01885 488575. Chairman Dorothy Pooley Colwall Players: Ann Kemp, 01684 562155. Ledbury Theatre Club: President Ken Dodsworth, 01531 632101 or treasurer Alan Starkey, 01531 635355. Malvern Festival/Cinema

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Tourist Information

Bromyard: 1 Rowberry Street, 01885 482038. Ledbury: 3 The Homend, 01531 636147. Malvern: 21 Church Street, 01684 892289, e-mail: malv ern.tic@malvernhills.gov.uk Tewkesbury: Museum Building, 64 Barton Street, 01684 295027. Upton-upon-Severn: 4 High Street

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Young Farmers' Clubs

Herefordshire administrator: Lucinda Rees, YFC Centre, Beech Business Park, Tillington Road, Hereford, 01432 274187 Worcestershire Co-ordinator: YFC Offices, Shires Farm, Hawford, 01905 621616, e-mail:sandy.bennett@farmersweekly.net Abberley: Richard

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5/11/02 - Hick left stunned as he loses captaincy

WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club dropped a bombshell today by stripping star batsman Graeme Hick of the captaincy. The shock decision was re-vealed by the County's director of cricket Tom Moody. He said: "The club feels that the time is right to move

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Kirkbride votes to query her parking poser

JULIE Kirkbride almost missed a vote on whether Sinn Fein should be stopped from using the facilities in the House of Commons - because she couldn't get into the car park. She fumed: "At three minutes to seven o' clock (the time of the vote), four MPs

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Waitrose regains wine title

WAITROSE has regained its title of Best Supermarket in Which? Wine Guide Awards 2003. The guide, written by Susan Keevil with Susy Atkins, reviews more than 200 UK wine merchants, from independents to supermarkets and high street chains. Waitrose, which

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Church is given new lease of life

A CHURCH hall has been saved - thanks to the efforts of a local housing association. The Moravian church hall, next to the Moravian Church, in Leominster, has been collapsing for some time because the church did not have the funds to repair it. The church