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Umpire courses

THERE will be two free courses in Kidderminster for those interested in basic umpiring. The meetings will be on the next two Tuesdays from 7.30pm at Kidderminster Harriers Social Club, each lasting for two hours. The association have elected officials

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Wrangle leads to road rage

A LEADING councillor has branded a former colleague a "publicity seeker" - and said he should concentrate on securing concrete improvements for Stourport. Jamie Shaw, head of the Wyre Forest District Council Labour group, attacked John Gordon's intervention

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Quick-witted police swooped on drug users

TWO suspected drug users were arrested after a quick-thinking police officer spotted them on a Worcester trading estate. The plain clothes officer was returning from another incident yesterday when he saw four people in and around a battered Ford Escort

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'Undercover police trap dud note gang'

UNDERCOVER detectives infiltrated and busted a gang passing £20 counterfeit notes in Herefordshire, a court has been told. The officers, identified only as Desi and Robbie, posed as hardened Liverpool criminals with Scouse accents to buy the fake cash

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Death of theatre organ enthusiast

RAY Clarke, one of Worcester's leading theatre organ enthusiasts, has died. Born in Kent, Mr Clarke came to Worcester in 1942 as assistant manager to celebrated organist John Bee at the Gaumont Cinema and later became manager of the Gaumont, Redditch.

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Daughter found father hanged

A WIDOWER who waged a lifelong battle with depression hanged himself, an inquest has heard. The body of Harold Ford, aged 79, was found in his own home, in Ambrose Close, Worcester, on Sunday, October 13, by his daughter. Despite the retired fitter's

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Badsey hit the heights

Badsey Ladies 8, Kings Heath 2 BADSEY'S confidence is sky high following their storming start to the season, and this was reflected in Saturday's game at Redd-itch. They attacked right from the start, giving their opponents no time to settle and were

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Goals galore as summit side cruise to victory

Pershore 8, Rhamgaria 0 SATURDAY'S game began as expected with DTZ West Midlands Division Two leaders Pershore pressing hard. The opening goal came from a well-worked short corner that saw Ridsdale, on his return to senior action, blast the ball past

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Road rage attack brothers facing prison

TWO brothers who beat up a lorry driver in a road rage incident are facing jail sentences. They attacked Geoffrey Jones after he pulled in front of their Ford Escort during the morning rush-hour in Stourport. A jury at Worcester Crown Court convicted

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Man depressed before death

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 25-year-old Stourport man. Paul Bourne died in the Accident & Emergency department of Worcestershire Royal Hospital, on Monday, November 4. The factory worker, of no fixed address, had recently lost his

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Thieves search out car keys in homes

A SUBARU Impreza was stolen in the latest spate of robberies where thieves have broken into a house and taken the car keys. Thieves raided a house on Main Road in Kempsey making off with handbags, wallets, mobile phones and the keys to the car parked

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Cancer boost from ex-Mayor

CANCER patients across Worcestershire are substantially better off thanks to a former Mayor of the Faithful City. During his year as Mayor of Worcester, David Clark nominated Marie Curie Cancer Care as one of two charities to benefit from his time in

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Man hanged himself with a vacuum cord

A YOUNG man "full of good intentions" but with a history of depression and drug abuse hanged himself with the cord from a vacuum cleaner. John Hughes, aged 28, was found hanging in woods off Puxton Lane, near Kidderminster, by a man walking his dog, who

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Water price rise rejected

SEVERN Trent's plans to impose inflation-busting price increases on Worcestershire customers have been thrown out by the water industry watchdog. Ofwat had been urged to back a rise of at least five per cent from next April to cover an extra £167m of

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Car crash on county road

A fire crew from Bromyard was called out to deal with an overturned car on a "notorious" stretch of road. The driver managed to escape with minor injuries. It was the only vehicle involved in the crash and an ambulance spokeswoman confirmed one casualty

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Pensions for partners

THE Ministry of Defence is to pay pensions to the unmarried partners of soldiers killed in the line of duty, in the wake of the scandal highlighted by the partner of SAS hero Brad Tinnion. Bombardier Tinnion, who was based in Hereford, was killed rescuing

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Town groups aim for brighter future

COMMUNITY-minded people in Pershore are being urged to pool together and take part in an event aimed at ensuring a brighter future for the town. The Pershore Forum is a joint initiative between Wychavon District and Worcestershire County Councils. It

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Super parks find favour

MOVES to upgrade 10 children's parks across Wyre Forest and shut down seven others have won backing from councillors. The controversial proposal follows a three-month review of play areas across Wyre Forest, including questionnaires, park visits and consultation

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Joy as villagers buy woodland

VILLAGERS have clubbed together to buy a popular nine-acre patch of woodland to stop it falling into private ownership. Thirty-seven Wolverley residents were successful in an undisclosed sealed bid for the land off Kingsford Lane and Shatterford Lane.

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Flags fly in memory of war heroes

PARADES, church services and silences across the district will mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day on Monday in tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in warfare. The Kidderminster parade on Sunday assembles in the New Road car park at

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Homes bid will turn roads into 'chaos'

LIFE in Stourport will become "intolerable" FRED ATTEWILL if a huge new development is not served by major road improvements, it has been claimed. Laing Homes wants to build 221 flats and houses on land off Mill Lane and Timber Lane, with access on to

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'Doorstep' treatment for Gerald

A NEW dialysis unit for kidney patients in Wyre Forest has been hailed a great success, nine months after opening. One patient, Gerald Newton, 72, previously had to trek to Birmingham three times a week for four hours' of treatment. After making the trek

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Bidford

OUT AND ABOUT: Talk and slides at Bidford Library by famous lady explorer on her journey to the Pole, information from the library, tickets £2. A great designer show was held at Coughton Court on Sunday. A musical gig sponsoring Don't Build on Marriage

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Campden

DEBATING SOCIETY: Members debated the motion: This House believes that Great Britain does not deserve to attract tourists. Proposing the motion, Mrs Bernice Mills said that we had many beautiful places of historical importance but our present was less

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Harvington

VILLAGE HALL: The Village Hall Emergency Fund benefited by more than £400 from the two-pronged event held last Thursday at the home of Mrs Sophie Dodds who had kindly agreed to be organiser and hostess of this all-day effort in response to the appeal

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07/11/02 - Walking to Swifts

BROMSGROVE Rovers fans are holding a sponsored walk at the end of the month. Supporters are walking the 13 miles from The Victoria Ground to Stourport Swifts for the Dr Martens Western clash on Saturday, November 30. The party leaves at 8am and will stop

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Willersey

VILLAGE HALL: The refurbishment work is nearing completion but the fund-raising continues. The next event will be an Auction of Promises and Other Items at the village hall on Saturday, November 16, at 7.30pm. Viewing from 6.30pm. Enquiries to 01386 853430

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Have we forgotten already?

Every Thursday evening I sit down and have a read of the Evesham Journal to find out what's going on around the area. I especially enjoy reading the letters' page and say every week I must write in response to this and that so here goes. The Poppy Appeal

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Toyah is lead in top musical

THE Vale's own Toyah Wilcox stars in a new production of Calamity Jane at the Alexandra Theatre. Wyre Piddle resident and former pop star Ms Wilcox takes the lead in the comedy musical at the Birmingham venue from next Tuesday for a four-night run from

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HATS off to double bill of comic plays

SEX and a demented stage manager are the two very different subjects of a double bill of plays opening in Harvington this month. Harvington Amateur Theatre Society (HATS) will be presenting the one-act plays at the village hall for three consecutive nights

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Dutch ballet performance

DUTCH National Ballet presents a mixed programme that includes the Pas de Deux from Ludwig Minkus's Don Quixote when the company performs at Malvern Theatres until Saturday. A ballet for three couples - Adagio Hammerklavier - is also in the repertoire

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News Items Down The Years

1802: On Saturday evening last, an inquest was taken before Mr R.M Mence, Gent, on the body of a man found suffocated in a wash-barrel at a public house in Worcester. The deceased had driven the mail coach from Birmingham to this city on the proceeding

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Paul sets a great example

MARTIAL ARTS: Instructor Paul Acton demonstrated his expertise by winning a gold and two bronzes at the Shukokai National Championships. Kidderminster man Acton, who teaches students with the Shukokai Karate Federation, triumphed in the senior open grade

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Jubilee joy for swimmer

SWIMMING: Paul Ingenthron swam superbly for three medals in the Junior Jubilee Open at Wolverhampton. The Wyre Forest Swimming Club ace, 12, won the 50-metre and 100m backstroke as well as scooping bronze in the 50m freestyle. Ingenthron joined Ross Morton

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Music pirating 100 years ago

IN these hi-tech days of the world-wide web and CD writers, there's much talk of music "pirating", but it's fascinating to find that the same illegal practice was being perpetrated a century ago! The Journal for this week of 1902 carried this case from

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Town's bad beating

HOCKEY: A larger and more physical Finchfield proved too much for under-strength Kidderminster who lost 8-1 in DTZ League Midlands One. The town started badly in appalling conditions and conceded quick goals to trail 4-0 at half-time. But Kidderminster

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Perrins the top scorer at centre

GYMNASTICS: Wyre Forest Gymnastics School members competed in the West Midland Level Five Championships at North Solihull Sports Centre. The contest, involving vault, bars, beam and floor, is designed for complete beginners and there were 123 entrants

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Record is smashed

TABLE TENNIS: Division One holders Jim's Gym A suffered their first Kidderminster League defeat in more than 12 months at the hands of Bewdley CCA. Mark Bennett was the star, inflicting a rare defeat on Martin Madkins, while his father Dave beat Madkins

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Jailed for attack on boys

A FATHER-of-three who beat up two schoolboys on the car park of the Stourport supermarket where his wife was manageress has been jailed for 21 months. Worcester Crown Court was told that after the arrest of Michael Vella, 36, his wife was dismissed from

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Tornado terror

BOWLING: The Tornadoes swept up their latest opposition to reach the top of the Gilt Edge Short Mat League table. They thrashed Squirrel 21-12 and took five of the six points in a tight 17-14 success over Stourport. A contender for game of the week saw

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7/11/02 Leaders search for new manager

DIVISION Three leaders Hartlepool United have lost their manager Chris Turner who has taken over at Division One giants Sheffield Wednesday. The former Wednesday goalkeeper had guided Kidderminster Harriers' promotion rivals Hartlepool to the play-offs

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Frank, 91, is still growing strong

A GARDENER of more than eight decades is still reaping prizes 50 years after joining a horticultural society. Frank Young, 91, has won five prizes at Astley Horticultural Society's autumn show for begonias and parsnips among other triumphs. He joined

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7/11/02 Sam's 16-minute hat-trick

SAM Rogers bagged her first hat-trick for Kidderminster Harriers Ladies in Sunday's 7-2 win at Racing Hibernian. Rogers opened her quick-fire treble with the first on eight minutes, a well-placed 12-yard shot after Lisa Stokes' assist. Emma Bowdler then

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I won't let the Sun go down

DARTS: Holders Rising Sun are in no mood to give up their Banks's Bewdley Darts League Team Knock-out crown. Star player Rob Jones won his game with 11 darts as team-mates Brown, Link, Connelly and Finn made sure of a 5-2 win over Bowling Club B. The

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7/11/02 Youth team bounce back to form

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' young guns waltzed through to the second round of the Worcestershire FA Youth Cup with a 5-1 thrashing of Cradley Town last night. It was a relief for their boss John Deakin, the former first-team midfielder, whose charges have

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28 Days Later.... UCI, Merry Hill

BLOODTHIRSTY zombies which actually move faster than a drugged tortoise? What a great premise for a horror film, I thought. What a shame then that the beasts, actually living humans infected with a rage virus transmitted by blood, are so underused in

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SHATTERFORD LAKES

THE average bag on the Wyre Dell Lake, stocked with trout from 2lb to 10lb, was one to two fish. The best flies were cat's whisker and viva which one angler used for seven trout with an average weight of 2lb. A Stourbridge man used a goldhead to catch

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Prison for sex assault on youth

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was forced into a public toilet at a bus station and sexually molested, Worcester Crown Court heard. Nigel Price beckoned the victim into the building and pulled him into a cubicle. He refused to let the teenager go free until he had

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Woman in 80s in bag snatch

AN "athletically built" white teenager snatched a black leather shopping bag after its owner, a woman in her mid 80s, put it down on the floor. The woman put the bag, containing £60 cash, down outside her house as she unlocked her door in Severnside South

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RED LION AC

KINGSNORDLEY match result: Pete Mugridge 21-1, Paul Harvey 7-8, Billy Carwood 7-4, Chris Calder 6-4. There will be a meeting at the Red Lion Cookley on Tuesday 8.30 and all members should attend.

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Muggers - no hiding place

MUGGERS and yobs will no longer be able to lurk in overgrown shrubs on a Kidderminster subway. Wyre Forest district councillor Helen Dyke has ensured undesirables will no longer leap from the overgrown area after it has been cut to a maximum of 3ft. She

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TOMKINSONS AC

WREN'S Nest Pool results: D Maistowski 8-13, J Brooks 5-12, P Knowles (visitor) 2-10, J Whitehouse 2-5-8. The next contest is on November 17 on the Lyttleton 1-43.

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WATERSEDGE AC

AN ANNUAL meeting will be at the Sutton Arms tomorrow at 7.30pm with all members asked to attend.

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Jewel raid on home

BURGLARS stole jewellery worth more than £1,000 at a break-in at a Blakedown home. The raid in Wheatmill Close happened between 4.20pm and 8.15pm last Thursday.

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COOKLEY AS

DOWLES result, transferred to canal: Phil Reynolds 2-0, Dave Smith 1-14, Bernie Partridge 1-12. Aggregate points after Pensham: Neil Walford 198.5, Wayne Price 198, Ron Price 186. Doubles points: W Price and Smith 266.5, Walford and R Price 264, Reynolds

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WREN'S NEST AC

CANAL contest, Wolverley: D Martin 1-9, G Bird 1-3-8, S Downing 1-1. The next match is on the pool on November 17 with an 8am draw. There is a meeting next Wednesday from 8pm at the Wren's Nest and committee members are asked to attend.

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Third hotel targeted

THE latest hotel break-in has seen thieves escape with £4,000 worth of electronic equipment. The Granary Hotel in Shenstone was targeted sometime between 6pm last Wednesday and 7.30am the next day. Intruders stole the data projector from the ground floor

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LYTTLETON AA VETERANS

MOORLANDS final round results: Mick Millinchip 17-2, R Conde 11-10, B Hill 6-0, S Devan 3-12; A Fur and Feather contest is next on Moorlands bank and middle pools with breakfast from 8.15am and fishing from 10am until 3pm.

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Charged with home raid

A man charged with burglary at a Stourport home on Christmas Day last year is to face trial. Brett Cope, 20, of Oak Ridge, Warndon, Worcester, is accused of stealing soft toys, jewellery, CDs and confectionery from the house in Larford Walk, Stourport

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GILT EDGE AC

CONTEST on the river at Stourport 21-43: R Broadhurst, P White, F Guest. The next fish will be on the river Lyttleton section 44 to 61 on Sunday and more details are available from the secretary on 01562 824651.

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Alert after bogus caller

POLICE have emphasised advice to residents to check callers' identities after a bogus official stole cash from an elderly woman. The incident happened shortly before 3.25pm last Thursday when the man called at a house in Coventry Street, Kidderminster

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Tormented Town are given a real tanning

ALCESTER Cross Keys hit the goal trail with a vengeance last Saturday as they found the net 19 times against hapless Kenilworth Town. The Cutler Division Two Stratford Alliance contest was no contest as Dave Wood (6), Ian Sweeney (5), Scott Walsh (4)

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Numbers game plan

THREE straight wins after four successive defeats could become five out of five and seven out of seven if the Robins win twice in four days. Revenge victory at Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday will set Evesham up for Tuesday's home clash with Shepshed Dynamo

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Throwing away chance of new HQ

IT is great to discover that Councillor Maureen Aston actually has a view on plans for a single site Council HQ (Shuttle/Times & News, October 31). Despite 'chairing' the Single Site Task Group, she did not utter a single solitary word on the topic

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Vital treble from John

BEWDLEY Town bounced back from a two-goal deficit to triumph 3-2 at Bridgnorth Town Reserves in West Midlands League Division One South. Bridgnorth, kicking downhill with the wind, went ahead on 15 minutes through Jason Carr but were then kept at bay

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Judge lays down law in fightback

Pershore Town 5, Romulus 3 TOWN, trailing 3-1 at half time in Saturday's ICIS Midland Combination Premier Division match, fought back to win 5-3, with striker Simon Judge scoring a hat-trick. It was the first double of the season for Pershore, who won

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Leaders lose proud record

Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League DIVISION Two leaders Offenham Rovers lost their unbeaten league record at the hands of Pershore, who hit five with a hat-trick from Andy Brant and further goals from Andrews and Davies. Rovers replied through Tustin

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Lamenting the loss of paramedic

THE Shuttle/Times & News report on Thursday, October 10, concerning the unfair dismissal case of paramedic Karen Faulkner, once again highlights what a tragedy the downgrading of Kidderm-inster Hospital has been. This is not only for the people of

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Town to honour veterans of war

RESIDENTS young and old throughout South Worcestershire will be joining ex-servicemen and women this Sunday and Monday to honour the county's war heroes. On Sunday in Evesham the parade will be headed by the Avonbank Brass Band. It will include about

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Formula One hopefuls in our lane

HAVING recently moved to Northwood Lane in Bewdley (for those who live outside the area it is the 'No Through Road' that leads to the reservoir by the Texaco service station) I was unaware that I was living by a road where drivers are excused from observing

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Stella hopes planners back her green designs

HARRY Potter fans, keen to be among the first to see the very latest blockbuster, The Chamber of Secrets, should get down to Evesham's Regal Cinema in Port Street tomorrow. The sequel to The Philosophers Stone, based on the book by J K Rowling, has been

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Excellent Emily

EMILY Gilbert's second hat-trick of the season guided top-of-the-table Ferndale girls U-16s to a 5-1 win over Tamworth in a strongly contested clash. Kayleigh Hateley grabbed the first goal with a fantastic solo effort and Natalie Holmes added the other

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Illegal migrants held

SEVEN illegal immigrants were arrested by police when they swooped on a lorry at an Evesham industrial estate. The four men and three women were discovered in a Spanish lorry as it arrived at Samsara in the Vale Park Industrial Estate at 12.07pm on Monday

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Youngsters in county action

EVESHAM United youngsters, Mathew Staley and Lee Allen, are in the Worcestershire FA squad for Saturday's FA County Youth Challenge Cup second round tie. The match against Middlesex takes place at St Georges Lane, the home of Worcester City, and kicks

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Teams required

A NEW Kidderminster league is looking for teams to join in with six-a-side games on Thursday evenings from December. The competition will consist of one division with 12 teams. For a full information pack, call Matthew Smart on 01937 587012.

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Captain leads from the front

Evesham Utd Robins U-10 13, Suckley Harriers 0 CAPTAIN Jake Hall orchestrated the demolition of the visitors supplying the passes that created the openings. Half-time saw Evesham four goals up with strikes from Olly Scarrott, Jake Hall, Olly Davies and

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Town councillors back retail market

EVESHAM town councillors have declared their support for the continuation of a retail market in the High Street following rumours that the facility was about to make way for a housing development. Councillors discussed the matter at a planning meeting

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Lions' new blood

PLAYERS are needed for three teams at youth football club Kidderminster Lions. Anyone interested can call Mark Willetts on 01562 638154 for the U-11s, Martin Wilde on 01562 752693 for the U-12s and Lee Stanley on 01562 852822 for the U-13s.

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Trio's magic chemistry fights off forces of evil

Right now he's probably one of the most famous kids in the world. But even though Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is enjoying magical success his feet are very firmly on the ground. The 13-year whose wizard role in last year's Harry Potter and the

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Sam's 16-minute hat-trick

SAM Rogers bagged her first hat-trick for Kidderminster Harriers Ladies in Sunday's 7-2 win at Racing Hibernian. Rogers opened her quick-fire treble with the first on eight minutes, a well-placed 12-yard shot after Lisa Stokes' assist. Emma Bowdler then

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Numbers game plan

THREE straight wins after four successive defeats could become five out of five and seven out of seven if the Robins win twice in four days. Revenge victory at Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday will set Evesham up for Tuesday's home clash with Shepshed Dynamo

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Strikers fill their boots!

Evesham Utd U-9 16, Kempsey Warriors 0 EVESHAM'S strikers were in top form against a spirited Kempsey team. Louis Brown opened the scoring following a passing move involving Craig Whiting and Sam Ford, while Henry Woods grabbed a hat-trick in only four

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Football fixtures

SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) DIVISION THREE KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS v Carlisle Utd DR MARTENS WESTERN DIVISION Sutton Coldfield v STOURPORT SWIFTS WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH Bustlehome Reserves v BEWDLEY TOWN (2.15pm) CHADDESLEY CORBETT v

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'Report all crime' MP tells villagers

BROADWAY villagers are being urged to report all crime if they want to attract more police patrols in the village. Peter Luff MP visited Broadway police station last Friday to impress on the volunteers the importance of spreading the word. He said all

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Plug pulled on blanket testing

ELDERLY people could be at risk his winter after it was revealed there will be no free electric blanket testing sessions in Evesham or Pershore. Worcester Trading Standards normally organise electric blanket testing sessions in partnership with Age Concern

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Good news for town as car park is open early

CARS have returned to an Evesham car park after a £37,000 improvement scheme was completed almost a week ahead of schedule. Wychavon District Council's pay and display car park in Oat Street was closed on Monday, October 14, so it could be refurbished

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Crowds enjoy town's landmark fireworks

A HUGE crowd turned up for Evesham Town Council's bonfire and firework display on Tuesday. "There were so many people that there were still queues outside waiting to get in by the time we got to the firework display," said town clerk Frank Green. "It

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Marlpool men given a scare

TRIES from Dan Quinn and Mark Cleeton helped Kidderminster Carolians win a historic first meeting with Stoke 24-13 in Midlands Three West North. KCs turned the tables to run out worthy winners of a fine game but Stoke will not forgive themselves for failing

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Walsh poised for cup tie start

TIM Walsh could force his way into the frame for Worcester Rugby Club's showdown at Rotherham after being named in Saturday's side to tackle Manchester. The Australian sevens star, who moved to Sixways last week because of James Brown's back surgery,

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Hinshelwood eyeing his date with destiny

Mark Dobson's In Touch column BEN Hinshelwood has undoubtedly been one of Worcester Rugby Club's success stories over the past year. Since his Sixways arrival at the beginning of last season, he has made a massive contribution to the progress of Worcester

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Bromsgrove, Lucs face tricky ties

BROMSGROVE and Luctonians continue their quest for cup glory on Saturday. The Midlands One clubs face tricky Powergen Intermediate Cup round three ties although both will be confident of progressing. Bromsgrove are likely to be pushed harder by Midlands

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Staffordshire success

North Midlands 16-Group Schools continued their successful start to the season with a 33-15 victory over Staffordshire at Droitwich. Carl Robinson (Prince Henry's, Evesham) and Guy Thompson (Bishop of Hereford School) were among the try scorers, while

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Worcester go on the rampage

OLD HALESONIANS 0 WORCESTER NORTON 9 WORCESTER went into this DTZ Midlands League Division One game still unbeaten, but with three draws and one win they needed victory to make up their four point deficit from the league leaders. With the squad at full

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WRIBBENHALL WI

At the last meeting nominations for officers and committee to be elected at next month's annual meeting were taken. Vince Williams was the speaker, telling of his experiences with the Mountain Search and Rescue Service. He gave a brief history of the

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PHOENIX CLUB

At the October meeting Richard Elliott recounted the History of the Order of St John. The present day St John Ambulance, known for first aid and emergency treatment at public events, was formed in the 19th century but is based on an order which dates

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STOURPORT CIVIC SOCIETY

The speaker at the next meeting on Thursday, November 14, will be Marie-Isabelle Marshall, a waterway development manager. She will be explaining how British Waterways is hoping to make better use of Stourport Basins for the benefit of the town and waterways

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THE FOREST GROUP OF WIs

Barbara Jones, president of Rock WI, chaired the autumn meeting, group co-ordinator when Margaret Johnson outlined recent activities including a Jubilee Concert and several walks. Far Forest WI won a bursary to Denman College. Mrs B Johnson, past county

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WYRE FOREST RAMBLERS

At the annual meeting of the Ramblers Association at Wribbenhall Community Centre the following officers were elected - Hugh Buttress secretary, Dixon Shepperd chairman, Rosemary Lester treasurer, John Drew publicity. For further details on the group

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Band has own brand of rock

A BAND specialising in English roots-rock will be bringing its own brand of music to The Theatre Chipping Norton next Wednesday. Little Johnny England - known to fans as LJE - will be on stage at 8pm. Formed three years ago, the band features Gareth Turner

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New union director aims to build on success

THE new regional director of NFU West Midlands is to be David Collier, who will succeed Bob Forster, who retires at the end of November after eight years looking after the interests of farmers in Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Mr Collier, aged 46, has

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Victory in campaign over medicines

FARMERS and pet owners won an important victory in the European Parliament in Strasbourg when key amendments to the EU Veterinary Medicines Directive were passed. The directive in its original form caused great concern because of an insistence that animal

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Vet's drugs stolen in car

SURGICAL instruments and drugs are still missing after a car was stolen from an undisclosed Bewdley veterinary practice. The green Suzuki Swift was stolen between 2am and 9am on Sunday. Some drugs and instruments have been found. Police are concerned

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Festive glitz with glass

YOUNG artists had the chance to make special Yuletide decorations during half-term. A creative workshop on glass-making at Bewdley Museum, conducted by resident designer Vanessa Cutler, helped children make sparkling decorations for windows or Christmas

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7/11/02 - Stones top 400 to beat Flyers

FLINTSTONES were the top scorers of the week in the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League, scoring 405 to beat High Flyers by 13 pins in Division One. Division One Flintstones 405 (9) D Davis 52 (14,13), S Williams 38, High Flyers 392 (2) C Harrington

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7/11/02 - Ladies aim for top spot

WORCESTER Norton ladies' comprehensive defeat of basement team Luton puts them within two points of league leaders Charnwood Livingwell, who are the visitors to Nunnery Wood at 3pm on Saturday. This sets up the most eagerly anticipated clash so far in

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People 'to have a say' on services

THE Government aims to give people a major say on the shake-up of health services due to the controversy over Kidderminster Hospital, it has been claimed. A draft Department of Health document on reconfiguring hospitals has been seen by the respected

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From the archives

100 years ago November 8 1902 GEORGE Redding, labourer, of Head Street, Pershore, was summoned for defacing the paint on a house contrary to the borough by-law on striking matches thereon on October 25. Inspector Yarnold said he saw defendant and others

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Step out for health

A RETIRED doctor is guiding people back to fitness along woodland paths. Jenny Frow is a new leader of the Forestry Commission's health walks - free weekly get-togethers to help those who have suffered serious illnesses recover through walking. The 59

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Stourport Swifts FC - Fixtures and results - 2002/03

Sat July 20 Halesowen Harriers (a) 3-1 Mulders, Stanier, Dobson Sat July 27 Boldmere St Michaels (a) 1-4 Giddings Mon July 29 Stourbridge (h) 3-2 Giddings, Stanier, Fletcher Thurs Aug 1 Rushall Olympic (h) 2-3 Bailey, A Nicholls Sat Aug 3 Telford United

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WIN! a remote control rally car

The Rally of Great Britain is heading towards the 14th and final round of The FIA World Rally Championship 2002. And the Shuttle/Times and News has joined forces with Peugeot Motorsports to offer budding Richard Burns' the chance to win a race replica

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Back in the points after injury situation improves

Pershore 18pts, Old Coventrians 10 FOR the first time this season, Pershore played to their full potential. The Piddle Parkers have been cruelly hit by injuries but, nearly approaching full strength, they were a joy to watch last Saturday. Coventrians

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Keep heads on way to away success

Keresley III 15, Evesham III 27pts EVESHAM kept their discipline in the face of extreme provocation to record a fine win on their travels last Saturday. The visitors proved the fitter of the two sides while the backs ran the show and fund their way to

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7/11/02 - Boys deserve their top league billing

The Werner Swanepoel column TOP of the league. It's very nice to be there and say it. Certainly after the performance and result at Plymouth, in extremely difficult circumstances, we feel it is well deserved. It was everything we thought it might be -

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Stow too strong

Evesham U-16 0, Stow 25pts EVESHAM came up against a strong Stow team with both packs struggling for dominance. Props Matt Cook and Dave Ramskill were superb as was No 8 and captain Tom Curtis who made a number of telling tackles. Full back John Sojker

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7/11/02 Oldbury next for Langford

FORMER Stourport Swifts boss Tim Langford has signed for Midland Alliance side Oldbury United as a player. The striker had a brief spell at Phil Mullen's Evesham United who then snapped up Kidderminster Harriers' teenage star Matt Lewis on loan.

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The Cowleystock Nation

I WAS most perplexed to read Dieter Schroeder's letter (You Say, November 1) describing one of Worcester's great characters, George Cowley, as pathetic. As a member of the local band The George Cowley Experience, I am proud to know a man who has not only

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Crisis on way?

I HAVE read about patients spending hours on trolleys waiting for beds at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Kidderminster Hospital A&E should reopen without delay. PETER ALCOCK, Upton Snodsbury.

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Queen and the Burrell case

WHETHER the Queen should, or should not have "intervened" in the trial of Paul Burrell is surely academic. Had she been a Commoner, her lack of intervention would have been classed as "withholding evidence", which is, I believe, a punishable offence.

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Burden on rest of EU

ENLARGEMENT of the present EU will create a huge extra financial burden on the present members. Our country alone sends just more than £1m per hour to Brussels. Every day, every week, every year! Germany sends even more than us, and the agricultural rebate

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Friendly folk

IT'S nice to hear from Phil Hinton writing from Florida, USA. Having noted his comments, regarding some of the correspondents to You Say, I must say he is spot on (Evening News, October 31). I have visited his beautiful country several times and have

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More building would come after stadium

IT is not often that I can agree with MP Mike Foster, but as far as the proposed football stadium is concerned, I suppose Worcester does need a new venue - but not at the expense of losing the adjoining site to a giant superstore. Once B&Q is in situ

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A time for Worcester memories

WHILE the subject of Worcester's public clocks is topical I wonder how many readers have noticed there is now no clock face on the recently restored tower of Old St Martin's Church? I recollect that some years ago, I was invited to visit the long disused

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An enormous store in the wrong place

WHEN visiting a well-known supermarket I was asked politely to sign a petition to persuade the city council to in effect ignore the Local Plan and the interests of local residents and agree to the B&Q group to erect an enormous store in the wrong

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Hospice offers invaluable care for cancer sufferers

BEING diagnosed with cancer is traumatic enough, but much more so if people have few family and friends to support them. In South Worcestershire and Broadway patients need never be afraid of being left alone to cope with their illnesses. The excellent

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Traffic-calming sparks anger

BARNT Green traders and villagers have got the hump about a new traffic-calming scheme which is disrupting parish life. Businesses are suffering and Hewell Road is more dangerous than ever before, according to disgruntled folk who attended the village's

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Victory as asylum centre plan axed

VILLAGERS in and around Throckmorton were celebrating this week following the Government announcement that plans for a 750-bed asylum centre on the former airfield have been scrapped. In a debate on the Nationality, Asylum and Immigration Bill in the

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Rampant Robins roar to win

RC Warwick 0, Evesham Utd 6 by Mervyn Collins IT was raining goals at a soggy Hampton Road last Saturday as United recorded a First Western Division away win in magnificent fashion. However, the most relieved player on the pitch was visiting goalkeeper

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Shines in Sun

BROADWAY golfer Ben Storey finished a splendid sixth in the Daily Telegraph Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Junior Championships in South Africa last week. The teenager, who attends Prince Henry's High School in Evesham, carded an opening round 73 in Sun City to

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Single life is on the move POP: Have we got the fastest moving chart in the world?

it all started with Al Martino, who sang Here In My Heart, and 50 years later we're all still buying love songs as DJ Sammy is sitting pretty at the top of the charts with Heaven. The current No 1 is a Euro dance remake of Bryan Adams' 1985 hit Heaven

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Youngsters in county action

EVESHAM United youngsters, Mathew Staley and Lee Allen, are in the Worcestershire FA squad for Saturday's FA County Youth Challenge Cup second round tie. The match against Middlesex takes place at St Georges Lane, the home of Worcester City, and kicks

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Nursery plan is off the blueprint

A PROPOSAL to develop the controversial Marriage Hill Nurseries site has been deleted from the District Local Plan after residents sent in nearly 400 letters of objection. The Salford Road site is the subject of a planning inquiry set for next February

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Old Ben is first festive casualty

A "PERFECTLY healthy" dog, abandoned by its owners, is said to be the earliest victim of the Christmas puppy syndrome. Fourteen-year-old german shepherd Ben was rejected by its Kidderminster owners, because they felt the pet was too old and would not

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Cash windfall

STUDENTS at Kidderminster College will share in an Autumn windfall of almost £340,000 for equipment and training facilities. It is part of a package announced by the Learning and Skills Council Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The two counties are receiving

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Judge lays down law in fightback

Pershore Town 5, Romulus 3 TOWN, trailing 3-1 at half time in Saturday's ICIS Midland Combination Premier Division match, fought back to win 5-3, with striker Simon Judge scoring a hat-trick. It was the first double of the season for Pershore, who won

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No pay-out for damage

PEOPLE left without electricity for up to four days following violent gales will not be compensated by power firm Aquila. But people who think they had an especially hard time will be able to appeal. Homes in Chaddesley Corbett were among the remaining

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Nursery set for market

CHILDREN from a Kidderminster nursery will be selling home-made cakes and biscuits alongside more seasoned food producers at tomorrow's Farmers' Market in the town. The youngsters, aged three to five, have been busy preparing their wares all week at Mayfield

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Fire strike is still on hold

STRIKE action by firefighters has been delayed again as negotiations over pay continue. The Fire Brigades Union suspended a strike planned for yesterday, which would have involved full and part-time firefighters in Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport

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Specialist gear frees woman

SPECIALIST cutting gear had to be brought in to free a woman from a car following a road crash. The middle-aged passenger of a silver Nissan Primera, which had collided with a blue Ford Escort near Kiddermin-ster Hospital, was rescued with equipment from

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Concert brings 40s tunes back to life

A NOSTALGIC musical extravaganza will take to the stage next week. Stourport Choral and Operatic Society's latest concert, Sing-a-long 40s Melodies, will feature wartime songs and costumes - and the audience will be encouraged to join in. Famous tunes

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Lost rural lines are back in the picture

ABANDONED rural railways across Wyre Forest are brought back to life in a new book. The district features in Leslie Opptiz's Lost Railways of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, which tackles the "charm" of steam trains and old railway lines, as well as

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Art goes to vote

FROM watercolour to charcoal paintings, art lovers have the chance to admire work by 35 artists at Kidderminster Library. Fifty paintings by members of the Kidderminster Art Society are on display at the Annual Trophy Exhibition at the gallery in Market

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Top UK post for classical music buff

A CLASSICAL music buff has become one of the top members at a national federation representing about 230 UK recorded music groups. Graham Kitely, chairman of the Kidderminster-based Classical Music Society, is the new vice-chairman of the Federation of

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Tribute act's charity concert

LED Zeppelin fans could be left "Dazed and Confused" when a Glaswegian band pays homage to the group in Cookley. Zep Tepi will be performing at an hour-long mini-concert at the village's Eagle Pub, Castle Road, on November 14. The five-year-old Scottish

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7/11/02 - International clash at the Lane

INTERNATIONAL football returns to Worcester City's St George's Lane ground after a 52-year absence tonight when Macedonia take on Moldova (7.30). The clash is part of the UEFA U19 Championship and it will only be the second time in the club's history

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Thursday, November 7

WE have had great encouragement this week from the Health Service Journal. The Government is about to publish a framework document on hospital reconfigurations and the Journal describes this in its leading article as a tribute to the "Kidderminster effect

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Medals galore

EVESHAM Swimming Club's Michelle Dige was in stunning form at last weekend's British Masters Championships at Sheffield. The veteran competitor brought home four gold medals and two silvers, while also being part of two world record breaking relay swims

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Nominate top sports people

STRATFORD-ON-AVON District Council, in conjunction with the Journal Series, is organising an Awards Evening to celebrate sporting achievement and to celebrate the huge amount of work that takes place within sport across the District. The Moat House Hotel

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Pair on national trail

AT NATIONAL level in the mixed pairs, Trevor Francis and Judith Hart won their second round matches against a couple from Rugby Thornfield 29-12. Meanwhile, in the national singles Trevor Francis beat C Barton from Solihull 21-19 with the Welford man

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Trio crowned champions

THE Worcestershire Field Championships were staged in gale-force conditions at Feckenham. The customary two circuits of the course were cut to one of 20 targets set at unknown distances in both wooded and open field areas and a trio of Evesham members

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Choice for riders

JOHN Percival led the Evesham Wheelers touring paced club run to the north Cotswolds last Sunday. The route out from Evesham passed thr-ough Badsey, Willer-sey, over Willersey Hill, Hidcote before reaching Chipping Campden for coffee. The return route

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Airport on the menu

MALVERN'S Abbey Hotel is the setting for a special breakfast meeting where business people will have the opportunity to ask some penetrating questions about the new airport proposed for Rugby. Brian Summers, managing director of Birmingham International

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Service honoured

A BIDFORD St John Ambulance volunteer has been honoured for her long and outstanding service. Salford Priors resident Yvonne Hartiss, who is divisional superintendent of the Bidford division, has been made a member of the Order of St John for more than

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Tree set to be blaze of light

THE Tree of Light is back to brighten up the lives of patients suffering from cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Sponsors for this year's tree, which has been put up in the Swan Centre in Kidderminster, can remember a loved one or special occasion

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It is still an offence to throw litter

Re: Cleaner Wages War on Litter and the comments of Mr David Kelly, head teacher of Evesham High School. Of course, the majority of pupils do not throw litter in the street, but there are a sizeable minority who do. Every lunchtime the Mayfair area is

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My business will still carry on with closure

WITH reference to M Palmer of Avonbrook, Wyre Piddle. I write to put my views on the road closure through Wyre Piddle. I own Manor Auto's and rent my pitch off Richard Eccles who owns the petrol station. It would affect my business if the garage was closed

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'Babes' will add to workers' fund-raising

HEROES and villains will tread the boards next weekend to pull in the crowds and drum up cash for Kemp Hospice. Up to 10 staff from BAE Systems in Summerfield will don costumes for three pantomime performances of Babes in the Wood. They hope to raise

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It's a power loss not terrorism

THE joy of sorting dirty laundry, loud music, hot coffee, cold milk, heat, light and the wildlife feasting on our ruined foodstocks - a scene familiar to thousands this week. May I hope that you are not printing letters of complaint this week? Of course

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oreton. Copy of Journal was appreciated

THANK you so much for sending me the copy of the Journal of September 5 - just what I wanted! It was very kind of you to take so much trouble for me. By way of a thank you and to acknowledge my appreciation I have given a donation to the Moreton-in-Marsh

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County hit town for six

CHESTER Road Sporting Club chiefs are staying positive after Worcestershire scrapped their traditional first-class cricket clash in Kidderminster. The snub will prove a blow for Wyre Forest folk who have welcomed the county to town since 1921, apart from

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Gagging claim leads to call for honesty

A PROMINENT politician has rebuffed charges of dictatorship and called for honesty from councillors. Wyre Forest District Council leader Liz Davies has been accused of making threats to opposition members at a meeting last week. But she has defended her

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Trophy hand-out

ALL clubs are invited to Stainweld Cricket League's annual meeting and presentation evening at Wilden Club on Tuesday from 7.30pm.

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COUNCIL STAFF FACING JOB CUTS

CITY council workers could lose their jobs as Worcester's politicians struggle to balance the books. Council leader Councillor Stephen Inman said that redundancies could not be ruled out as the authority tried to prevent the £1.1m deficit looming in next

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Mystery of fans' big cat sighting

WHAT exactly was lurking in the shadows on the Worcester to Bromyard Road that startled this carload of football players? All four men spotted it, so there can be no doubt that there is something out of the ordinary on the prowl in the night. Jamie Lambert

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Keeper Fiona saves a point

Bretforton 0, Lansdowne 0 AFTER a two-week break from league action, Bretforton resumed with a home match against Cheltenham-based opposition. The villagers didn't take long to get warmed up and were off like a rocket attacking the Lansdowne defence with

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Chef is aiming to cause a stir

A PASSIONATE chef is hoping to create the winning concoction for Worcestershire when she represents the region's finest foods in a West Midlands competition. Fresh rabbit, a pike from the River Teme and quince from trees in Horsham have been woven into

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Handbag snatcher 'let out in error'

A WORCESTER heroin addict whose handbag-snatch victim died in a Worcester supermarket may have been released from prison by mistake. Rory Jones was originally charged with manslaughter after 77-year-old Mary Tudge died of a heart attack following the

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Farmer to put his stamp on festivities

A HEREFORDSHIRE farmer will be putting his stamp on Christmas this year thanks to his first-class botanical know-how. Royal Mail has chosen farmer and mistletoe expert Stanley Yapp to launch its First Class mistletoe stamps at his Lower Barn Farm in St

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OAP cheats death for a second time

A pensioner who escaped incarceration in a Nazi concentration camp has cheated death for a second time after a giant oak tree crashed through her mobile home. Lisa Calthorpe was standing in the kitchen of her home on the Caraburn Site, in Sinton Green

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Terrified teenager cowered under assault

A DROITWICH teenager hurled abuse at an alleged rape victim while a baying mob pushed her against a wall and attacked her. Eighteen-year-old Emma Farrow launched a verbal attack on the cowering 19-year-old, who has learning difficulties, as she screamed

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M5 closed due to lorry's acid leak

BOTH carriageways of the M5 were closed for two hours after a volatile acid leaked from a tanker. The driver of the tanker, belonging to Park Environmental, was alerted to the leak by another motorist and pulled into a layby. The emergency services were

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Project is welcomed

A MULTI-agency project aimed at giving Tolladine people a lifestyle makeover has been hailed a success, despite not drawing the crowds expected. People over 50 in the area were invited to a day-long pilot session of workshops and advice to keep them fit

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Tanzania beckons for county teacher

A BROMYARD primary school teacher will be leaving electricity and running water behind when she travels to Tanzania to spread awareness about health and the environment. Emma Brice is studying Swahili in preparation for her six-month excursion with the

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It's quads in for trekkers as riders stay

QUAD trekking at Lower Broadheath looks set to stay, with the approval of planners and environmentalists. Some nearby residents have objected to quad trekking at Peachley Court Farm and Ashfields Farm, because of noise, damage to wildlife and the environment

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Historical documents may be sold

HISTORICAL documents bought by Ledbury Town Council at an auction could be sold to the Ledbury and District Society for safe-keeping. The two organisations unknowingly bid against each other at the sale, which took place at the Dominic Winter Book Auctions

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Blanche has a waltz with the Mayor

WORCESTER Mayor Councillor Robert Rowden made a surprise visit to one of the city's eldest residents as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Sprightly Blanche Harrison hot-footed it on the dance floor with the Mayor during a surprise party thrown in her

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Mum cheats death again

A YOUNG mother rescued from a horrific house fire collapsed and nearly died only four days after being discharged from hospital. Vicky Lavelle, 23, turned blue and stopped breathing in the middle of the night - but her life was saved by her mother Julie

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Blaze mum set to marry

FRIDAY, August 23, 2002 is a date which will be forever significant to Vicky Lavelle and her family. But, perhaps fortunately, she cannot remember a single thing about the day which saw her dragged from her burning home by firefighters after a horrific

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Is cinema bid mission impossible?

FILMGOERS hope it won't take From Here To Eternity for the silver screen to hit Kidderminster after two proposals hit problems. The battle for the big screen return after 20 years has taken another twist with district planners recommending refusal for

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Crackdown on estate yobs

RINGLEADERS behind a wave of violence and vandalism on a Kidderminster estate are being targeted in a police crackdown - with hopes high they will be scared off the streets by Christmas. Police are building up a dossier of evidence against the people

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Life sentence for PO raider

A POSTMASTER who was the victim of a horrific armed robbery has applauded the courts for jailing one of the gang for life. Michael Cowling, 53, who runs Blakedown Post Office, said he was pleased at the outcome, which marks the end of a "horrible" chapter

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'Scrutiny' call as play sites face axe

THE proposals have not gone down well in some parts of the district. Liberal Democrat Councillor Helen Dyke, representing Kidderminster's Aggborough and Spennells, has voiced her anger about the outcome for residents of Spennells. Three small play areas

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Kidderminster v Carlisle

ON-SONG Kidderminster Harriers are searching for a fourth win in a row at home to relegation-threatened Carlisle United on Saturday. But they will have to record their first Football League victory against the Cumbrians in five attempts to do so. Joint

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Boosting support services

TWO charities have joined forces to increase awareness of the services they provide in Wyre Forest. More than 60 delegates from the district's welfare groups have joined members of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association Forces Help and

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Underpass probe into flood misery

AN investigation is under way to bring an end to the long-running flooding misery in a town underpass. Worcestershire County Council is looking at changing the drainage system at the Comberton Hill subway in Kidderminster. The action follows the constant

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Leader praises firm for its achievements

A NEW near half-million pound warehouse and office extension by BHGS at Vale Park, Evesham, was described as "magnificent" by Michael Paske, vice-chairman of the NFU. BHGS was formed 15 months ago by the merger of the Vale growers' co-operative Littleton

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Alcester

LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: The speaker at October's meeting was Mr Les Gwilliams; his talk entitled The North Cotswolds. Some of the most fascinating sides showed some of the idiosyncrasies of the local architecture. The whole evening was like a coach tour

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Childswickham

MOTHER'S UNION: 'Restore' is the name of the Birmingham centred group made up of Anglicans, Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, United Reform and the Salvation Army, set up to help 'restore' some stability and freedom from fear of the Afghan, Iranian and

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Evesham

CIVIC SOCIETY: Following a number of interesting days out during the summer months, the Vale of Evesham Civic Society members have resumed their winter programme of monthly evening meetings, which are held in the Public Library in Oat Street. Mrs Peggy

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Fladbury

PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the parish council meeting held on October 21: Lighting: The chairman, coun Carter and Mr Kevin Grigg of D H Windsor Ltd, lighting specialists had been looking at all the lighting in the village. Mr Grigg, who attended the meeting

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Ilmington

VILLAGE HALL AGM: The chairman, Nick Walker, opened the meeting by saying that this was his last meeting as chairman. He could not have done the job without the support of the committee, particularly with regard to the refurbishment and extension of the

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Pershore

HERITAGE AND HISTORY SOCIETY: Will hold the next monthly meeting at Wulstan Hall, Priest Lane, Pershore at 7.30pm tonight when an illustrated talk on The Working Countryside will be given by Mr R Hill. There will be a raffle and tea or coffee is available

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Jubilation at camp decision

THE jubilation of many county residents and, we suspect, virtually the total population of the parishes surrounding the former RAF Pershore airfield at Throckmorton is unsurpassed. The reason for their unbridled pleasure is the news that plans for an

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A power surge

POWERLIFTING: Tough Wyre Forest duo Steve Knight and Stuart Ingram lifted a great weight from their shoulders with second places at the World Drug Free Powerlifting Championships. The pair were runners-up in the British Championships earlier this year

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Ceramic artist awarded BEM

ARGUABLY the best ceramic artist ever to work for the Royal Worcester porcelain company was presented with the British Empire Medal at this time 50 years ago. The BEM was awarded Harry Davis by the Queen in her 1952 Birthday Honours in recognition of

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What's On

THURSDAY: Kidderminster: Town Hall - lunchtime organ recital. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Fred Zeppelin. Birmingham: CBSO Centre - String Quartet. Warwick: Arts Centre - John Mayall and The Blues Breakers. Catherine Wilmers and Thea King. Worcester:

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Rider Haggard to publish book on rural England

BERROW'S Journal seems to have been particularly interested a century ago in the travels around the country of author Rider Haggard as he looked in depth into the trials and tribulations of country life in England. Jottings "Crowquill" wrote in his Journal

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Students edge five-set clash

VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury Mortimer ladies were pipped at the post by Birmingham University after producing some outstanding West Midlands League volleyball. In a dramatic five-set clash, Cleobury started badly and were unable to pass the ball or get consecutive

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Imran fires first point

HOCKEY: The prolific Imran Yousaf snatched a late equaliser to give Stourport their first National League Division One point of the season in a 3-3 draw at Belper. Deadly marksman Yousaf pounced with four minutes left, flicking the ball high into the

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The sweet 16

HOCKEY: Sarah Bentley scored a double hat-trick as Stourport Ladies created a club record with a Worcestershire Division One 16-0 swamping of Worcester Norton thirds. They were unable to find their goal-scoring touch for the first 20 minutes but when

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Sam lands winning strike

HOCKEY: Sam Boden grabbed a winner to lead Chaddesley Corbett back to fourth in DTZ League West Midlands Two by beating Keele University 2-1. Home side Keele took the lead in a rain-swept encounter as early pressure forced a decisive short-corner on 17

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Simon's so swift

ATHLETICS: The cross country season was off the mark for Kidderminster and Stourport at Senneleys Park in Birmingham. More than 1,000 ran a cross country jamboree which included the Reebok Challenge Series and all four divisions of the Birmingham Cross

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Wrestling bid proves worthy

JUDO: Six top juniors from Kidderminster's Samurai Judo Club tried their hand at Russian wrestling and scooped six medals from the British Kurash Championships at High Wycombe. Three golds were earned as the Samurai stars used similar basic skills found

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Bewdley summer rise ahead

TENNIS: Promotion was the reward for three of Bewdley men's teams in the Hereford and Worcester Summer League. The C, D and F teams will all rise to Divisions Four, Five and Seven respectively, while the other sides comfortably finished in mid-table positions

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Drive pair hold off bad weather

MOTORSPORT: Matt Barker and co-driver Steve Worton had to contend with gale-force winds and falling trees to finish 40th overall and sixth in class at the Airwaves Premier Rally. The duo lost time on the first stage in the competition at Sherwood Forest

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Band bid to get back on road

THE race is on to get a Stourport marching band's bus back on the road after it was wrecked by vandals. Up to £4,500 of damage was caused to the Severnsiders Marching Jazz Band coach - only bought a year ago after fundraising - when it was doused with

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A Grovey display

GOLF: Alison Grove and Tim Wright won Little Lakes' mixed knockout foursomes with a five and three success over Marilyn and Mike Wood in the final. They had earlier knocked out Sheelah Salsby and Kevin Phillips in the semis, while the Woods beat Deanne

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7/11/02 Allner chasing Forsyth transfer

FORMER Aggborough favourite Richard Forsyth has finished his loan spell at Cheltenham Town but boss Graham Allner wants him permanently. The 32-year-old midfielder, out of contract at the end of the season, was recalled by Peterborough United who now

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Cheer for Ellor

GOLF: Margaret Ellor triumphed in the Wyre Forest Ladies Summer Eclectic final with Sue Gibbard runner-up on countback from Val Bow. The October double was landed by Bow who won the Stableford and LGU Medal competitions. And the ladies team won all four

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7/11/02 - Hinshelwood eyeing his date with destiny

BEN Hinshelwood has undoubtedly been one of Worcester Rugby Club's success stories over the past year. Since his Sixways arrival at the beginning of last season, he has made a massive contribution to the progress of Worcester and took great pleasure in

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Habberley two on top

GOLF: Keith Cosnett and Alan French were victorious in Habberley's Sunday Winter League with 63 net, one ahead of Eamon Campbell and Major Wilmore. Trevor and Edna Cox won the Mixed Winter League with 66 with Alan and Jan Harrison second on 69.

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7/11/02 From Aggborough to Molineux

MARK Clyde is continuing his dream transition from Kidderminster Harriers to Wolverhampton Wanderers' first team. Harriers' former loan man, who is still just 19, made a great impression at Aggborough under Ian Britton in only four games. Wolves boss

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Bulbs will mark ruby celebration

HUNDREDS of spring flowers will brighten up a Stourport garden for the disabled next year after a mass bulb plant. Headway, based in Galahad Way, cares for people who have suffered brain damage following head injuries or conditions such as strokes. It

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Lead confirmed

SNOOKER: Snooks A continued their pursuit of the Kidderminster Wednesday League with a 4-1 win at mid-table Chester Road A. Results: St John's C 1, Pockets B 4, St George's A 2, St John's B 3; Wribbenhall A 2, St John's E 3; Pockets A 5, Franche B 0;

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7/11/02 Parfait to make professional return?

FORMER Kidderminster Harriers defender Parfait Medou-Otye is hoping to earn a professional deal at Conference promotion challengers Chester City. The 25-year-old Stourport Swifts player, who is also being targeted by league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers, was

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B defeated by A

CHESS: Kidderminster A took the club honours in the Wolverhampton and District League but were up against a brave B team effort. John Wrench and Maurice Bissell showed their experience in easing the favourites to a 4-2 success. The B's best effort came

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7/11/02 Loan trio give Carlisle boost

SATURDAY'S opponents Carlisle United have extended the loans of a Premiership trio proving crucial to their improvement in form. Teenage strikers John Sutton and four-goal Craig Farrell play for Tottenham and Leeds respectively, while midfielder Leon

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Nest impress

TRIVIA: Wren's Nest took no prisoners in the Wyre Forest Cup first leg with a 67-32 hammering of Wood Colliers. Other results: Bird in Hand 52, Black Star 49; Old Rose and Crown A 45, Red Lion 54; Bewdley Institute 44, Beams 55; New Inn 49, George A 57

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A Green day at Poole Hall

KIDDERMINSTER'S Paul Green landed 32lb of mixed fish at Poole Hall in a good week of fishing on all pools. Green caught three carp at 11.25lb, 7.5lb and 6lb, fishing at peg 10 on the Heron with castors and cat meat. Sunday Open, Heron: C Jones 38-0, John

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MOORLANDS

TUESDAY, Junior Open 34, Silver Pool: M Machin 31lb 3oz, C Scott 27-0, B Healey 20-0, J Brooks 16-13, D Albutt 10-2, L Williams 10-0. Wednesday: David James 97-2, Lee Richards 83-12, A James 56-0, P Ricketts 53-6, Adam Toal 52-3, J Roberts 45-0. Thursday

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BEWDLEY AS

THE next contest is on Sunday on Lyttleton Waters at pegs 44 to 79 with a 9am draw at Gladder Brook, subject to river conditions. The Fur and Feather contest is on the Staffordshire to Worcestershire Canal at bridges 20 to 21 in Wolverley. The price will

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BLACK BOY AC

STRAWBERRY Pool result: Paul Walker 15-9, C Tipper 10-15, R Moulie 4-15. The next match is on November 17 at Strawberry Pool with an 8am draw.

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Whisky theft costs £500

THE theft of a half bottle of whisky from a supermarket has cost the thief £500 at Worcester Crown Court. Lewis Arthur, 35, of Derwent Close, Hurcott Road, Kidderminster, had elected trial by jury but changed his plea to guilty of theft at the last minute

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Three hurt in 'racist attack'

POLICE suspect a fight between white and Asian men was racially motivated. Three white men were treated for facial injuries - including broken noses and a fractured cheekbone - following the clash outside a fast food takeaway in New Road, Kidderminster

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GOLDEN MAGGOT AC

PERRY Mountain caught a small mixed bag on swim feeder and waggler with maggot hook bait to record his second win of the season on the River Severn at Snead Green. The in-form Tim Jones was second, thanks mainly to an eel, to keep up his bid for a second

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WAGGON AND HORSES AC

HAYE Farm result: S Phillips 10, B Edwards 8, A O'Brien 7-2.

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Chaddesley upset league applecart

WEST Midlands League Division One South leaders Hinton's title challenge was hindered by a fantastic display from Chaddesley Corbett on Saturday. The Wyre Forest side won 3-2 at home with goals from Drew Armstrong, Gavin Davies and top scorer Craig Pratt

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Littleton in driving seat as Halfords hammered

Halfords 0, Littleton 8 LITTLETON went to top of the league after an emphatic sixth successive victory during which period they have scored 32 goals and conceded just two. The game was played throughout in driving rain but Littleton adapted better and

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BANKSIDERS AC

SOLHAMPTON Farm result: E McKeown 16lb, R Jordan 12-11, T Hyrons 8-7, M Brickles 4-7 Singles final: winner Jordan, runner up Hyrons. The next contest is at Woodston Manor on November 17, meeting at the venue at 7.30am, and more details are available by

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Our firefighters need backing

I WRITE in response to your View on the Street feature (Shuttle/Times & News, October 31) regarding the industrial action currently being planned by firefighters over their 40 per cent pay rise. Do the people of the Wyre Forest understand the risks

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Oakes double turns bad spell

WYRE Forest Brintons kick-started their season with a 3-2 West Midlands League Division One South win at Lye Town Reserves. After losing their last three league games, they took the lead on Saturday after 28 minutes when Matthew Carter's free-kick was

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Youngsters in county action

EVESHAM United youngsters, Mathew Staley and Lee Allen, are in the Worcestershire FA squad for Saturday's FA County Youth Challenge Cup second round tie. The match against Middlesex takes place at St Georges Lane, the home of Worcester City, and kicks

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Whaddon Road puts on its Sunday best

EVERYONE is welcome to come along and visit Cheltenham Town's Whaddon Road ground from 12 noon on Sunday. The Open Day, which has been organised by the Cheltenham Town Independent Supporters Association, will enable fans to get an inside view of the ground

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Premier Cup run on for Brintons

LEADING Kidderminster and District League Sunday side Brintons began their Worcestershire Premier Cup quest with a 2-0 win over Bromsgrove Athletico. A Worcestershire Junior Cup derby saw Mostyn Rangers upset higher-ranked Areley Kings 4-1. CBS Rotary

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80 workers set to lose jobs in depot closure threat

EIGHTY workers at an Evesham distribution depot are set to lose their jobs following the shock announcement the site could close by early January. The employees of Christian Salvesen at Vale Park face a bleak Christmas after being told to brace themselves

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Thinking of trees

AT the David Wilson Homes site at Habberley Coppice, Bewdley, many trees have already been felled and three horse chestnuts are currently under planning consideration for removal. In the new National Forest Visitor Centre a large foyer display and plaque

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Hayden's hammer hits Mostyn

FOUR-GOAL Hayden Smith dominated the scoring as Bewdley Town U-10s beat rivals Mostyn Youth 4-0 in the Stourport and District League. Josh Thomas was a hat-trick hero as Burlish Red beat Arboriginals 4-1 in the U-11s Division. And Lewis Poutney also scored

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Potter down to the Regal to see Harry!

HARRY Potter fans, keen to be among the first to see the very latest blockbuster, The Chamber of Secrets, should get down to Evesham's Regal Cinema in Port Street tomorrow. The sequel to The Philosophers Stone, based on the book by J K Rowling, has been

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Fishy goings on

PRAWN Stars stay in command at the top of Kidderminster Six-a-side League Division One with a 5-2 win over Woodthorpe Wanderers. Other results, Div One: Swan FC 3, Woodthorpe Wdrs 0; Roger le Moore 2, FC Magic 1; Briars 1, JDFC 1. Div Two: Baggeridge

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Rider dies in collision

A MAN has died after his bicycle was in collision with a lorry near Evesham. The man, who had not been named before the Journal went to press, was cycling along the A46 southbound carriageway near Harvington when he was in collision with a white Leyland

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Disabled welfare concern

I REFER to the letter headed "Discrimination Concern" (Shuttle/Times & News, October 24), regarding the refusal for an extension at the Holy Family Church in Bewdley. Barry McFarland accuses Health Concern and Councillor Howard Martin of discriminating

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Striking lecturers make their point

A ONE-day strike by lecturers and technical and administrative staff caused minimal disruption to Vale colleges on Tuesday. Members of the UNISON and NATFHE unions walked out at Evesham College and Pershore College as part of a national dispute in pursuit

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Former airfield could become science park

PLANS are already afoot over the future of the former airfield at Throckmorton now the scheme for an asylum centre has been thrown out by the Government. In the draft local plan the area occupied by the radar research firm - Government owned QinetiQ -

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Youngsters hope show will be out of this world

VISITORS to the Arts Centre Theatre in Evesham on Saturday will be taken into outer space. Youngsters from the Hilary Saxby School of Dance are staging a performance of You Me and the Universe, written by Mrs Saxby. "About 30 children, aged from three

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Girls pay for errors at back

Bredon Colts Girls U-11 2, Evesham Utd Robins 2 THE visitors took an early lead through Deborah Lewis but two lapses in defence allowed Bredon the half-time advantage. In the second half Evesham defended well and Milli Stanley equalised on a breakaway

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Brought down to earth

Evesham Utd U-12 0, Deddington 4 EVESHAM came down to earth with a bump and missed out on going top of the Witney League with an erratic performance against determined and counter-attacking visitors. Despite creating many good chances throughout the game

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Abuse victim in attack on police

AN Evesham victim of child abuse threatened to kill police when they tried to break up a quarrel with his boyfriend, magistrates at Worcester were told. David Canning, aged 38, of Worcester Road, Evesham, pleaded guilty to affray, public order offences

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Elderly couple hurt as car collides with lorry on bypass

AN elderly couple had to be cut free from their car after it collided with a lorry on the A46 at Evesham on Tuesday. The couple, from Bromsgrove, were travelling at about 9.40am when their silver Rover 25 was in collision with a tipper lorry by the Simon

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Marina wins green light

EVESHAM Marina's makeover is now under way after Wychavon planners finally gave the go-ahead to a £1.5m improvement programme at the third time of asking. Plans to improve the Kings Road marina were first submitted in June this year but were refused then

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Town groups aim for brighter future

COMMUNITY-minded people in Pershore are being urged to pool together and take part in an event aimed at ensuring a brighter future for the town. The Pershore Forum is a joint initiative between Wychavon District and Worcestershire County Councils. It

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Five wins in six for high-fliers

HIGH-FLYING Cleobury Mortimer wrapped up their fifth win in six North Midlands One games by a 27-0 scoreline at bottom club Five Ways Old Edwardians. Their front-row injury problems were eased by the return of hooker Rob Kirton after a six-week lay-off