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MCGOVERN HODGKINSON
MCGOVERN - HODGKINSON Vicky - Neil Congratulations on your Marriage 8.7.06 Happy Birthday Neil All our love Chloe, Ben and Ellie. Mum and Ian. Mum, Audrey, Elliott and families Published in paper 13/07/2006
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ELLERTON
ELLERTON. Cheryl would like to say thank you to the lady who kindly stopped and called an ambulance, Friday 7th July, following fall by St. Mary's Church underpass. Published in paper 13/07/2006
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ANNIS
ANNIS. Jean Margaret. Passed away after a short illness at Worcester Royal Hospital on 6th July, 2006, aged 71. Funeral service followed by a burial at St. Michael's Church, Stourport on 19th July at 2.30pm. Floral tributes welcomed. Enquiries to B. Ince
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REAMES
REAMES. Norman. Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on July 4th 2006 aged 76 years. Funeral service at Stourbridge Crematorium on Friday July 14th 2006 at 3.00pm. Flowers are welcome or donations for the British Heart Foundation c/o Edwin Harris
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DALEY
DALEY. Edith. Passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2006, after a long illness. Service to be held at Stourbridge Crematorium on July 14th at 2pm. The family would like to thank everyone who cared for Edith. Family flowers only, donations if desired to
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STEVENS MOORE
STEVENS - MOORE Jessica and Matthew 04.07.06 Congratulations on the birth of your daughter Lottie Love Mum and Dad and Daniel Published in paper 13/07/2006
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BARNETT JEFFRIES
BARNETT JEFFRIES Tony and Stella Barnett Are happy to announce the birth of their second grandson, Harry John Jeffries, Born 29th June 2006, here in sunny Queensland Australia. We can be contacted by email at barnettaj@hotmail. com Published in
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CHESHIRE NICHOLLS
CHESHIRE NICHOLLS Heidi Johanna 16.7.04 Remembering Heidi with love You will never know how much we all miss you God bless you Love Louis, Mum, Karl and all your family and many friends x Published in paper 13/07/2006
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GRASHAM
GRASHAM David 18.07.06 One year has passed since you left us We miss and love you so much Every day you are in our thoughts Love always Trudie, Colin, Nyree, Simon, Ash, Rachel, David, Emma, Bev and all the Grandchildren Published in paper 13/07/2006
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DIMMOCK
DIMMOCK Audrey 10th July 5 years today As I look upon your picture, sweet memories I recall of a face full of sunshine and a smile for one and all. To me you were so special, what more is there to say, except I wish with all my heart that you were
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR. Norman. July 12th 1965. Always loved. Evelyn, Alan, Keith, Norma. Published in paper 13/07/2006
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NICHOLLS
NICHOLLS George 13.7.03 You are not just a memory or part of the past You are ours to remember as long as life lasts A bond so strong it won't let go Because we all miss and love you so From Muriel and family. Published in paper 13/07/2006
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CHILDE
CHILDE Penny Congratulations in achieving 2.1 BA Hons Deaf Studies and Linguistics Love Mum and Dad Published in paper 13/07/2006
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CRUMP
CRUMP Jack Congratulations on your First Class Hons Degree Biological Science Exeter University All our love for a happy future Mom, Dad and Heather x Published in paper 13/07/2006
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GREENWOOD
GREENWOOD Nikki Congratulations on achieving a First Class Bsc Honours Degree in Psychology We are so proud of you Lots of love Dad, Mum, Chris Dave and Shell Published in paper 13/07/2006
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CALLAGHAN BARBER
CALLAGHAN - BARBER Michelle Congratulations on getting your B.A. Honours Love Aunty Mary, Uncle John and babies Published in paper 13/07/2006
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REYNOLDS HUGHES
REYNOLDS - HUGHES Zoe and Christopher Congratulations on your engagement Love from Mum, Dad and family Published in paper 13/07/2006
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HASTINGS TURVEY
HASTINGS-TURVEY Jake-Jo Congratulations on your engagement With love Julie, Nigel, Jess xx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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TURVEY HASTINGS
TURVEY - HASTINGS Jo and Jake Congratulations on your engagement Love from Mum, Dad, Mat and Grandad xx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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BUTCHER
BUTCHER Gerald 18.7.22 A very dear husband and dad Thinking of you on your Birthday Our hearts are filled with memories gathered through the years and all the happy times we shared are treasured souvenirs Loving wife Joan Daughter Diane Published in
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JONES
JONES. Jessie. Of Cookley. The family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for kindness, sympathy and donations for Cancer Research received in their sad loss. Published in paper 13/07/2006
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COX
COX. Eric Ernest. Roy and Sheila would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of sympathy and support at this sad time. Thank you to all who attended Dad's funeral and for the beautiful floral tributes. Published in paper 13/07/2006
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LINGARD
LINGARD Demi 13.7.93 Happy Birthday Teenage at last Love The Barmy neighbours and dogs xxxxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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LINGARD
LINGARD Demi 13.7.06 Happy 13th Princess Teenager at last But your still our baby girl Love you loads Mom, Dad, Amy, Hollie xxxxxxxxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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WALKER
WALKER Matt Happy 18th Birthday Love from Nan, Nigel, Lisa, Sue, Dave and families Published in paper 13/07/2006
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WALKER
WALKER Matt 14.07.88. Happy 18th Birthday Love from Nan, Grandad and Nan Page Published in paper 13/07/2006
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WALKER
WALKER Matt Happy 18th Birthday Love from Dad, Mom, Simon, Emma, Dave, Jade and Callum Published in paper 13/07/2006
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PARKES
PARKES David 13.07.85 Congratulations Love from Dad, Sarah, Laura, Jack, Nan, Grandad, Fiona, Nicki, Rob, Jessie, Charlie Published in paper 13/07/2006
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SUTTON
SUTTON Ken 17.7.36 Happy 70th Birthday All my love Brenda xxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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CHAPLAIN
CHAPLAIN Rachel 15.7.06 Happy 21st Birthday Love Mom, Dad, Claire, Eddy, Shell and Leah xx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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TIPPER
TIPPER Richard 18.07.06 Happy 13th Birthday Still our star Love you Mom, Dad and Brandon Published in paper 13/07/2006
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ANDREWS
ANDREWS Paul 15.7.06 Still sporty at forty Happy 40th Lots of love Mom and Dad Published in paper 13/07/2006
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ANDREWS
ANDREWS Paul 15th July Happy 40th Birthday Fluff Love Paula, Rob, Leah, Abigail, Cameron xx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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LEWIS
LEWIS Michelle 14th July Happy Birthday Teenager Lots of love Mum, Dad and Scott xxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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LAWLEY
LAWLEY Nigel To a loving Husband and Dad Happy 40th Love ya Jane, Kelly, Jack Published in paper 13/07/2006
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STANTON
STANTON Pam 14.7.85 Happy 21st Looking good! Yeh, ok sure Love Vic, Kt, Tam, Nic xx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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SEWELL
SEWELL Jean 19th July Best wishes to a very dear auntie on her 90th birthday Love from Pauline, Joe and family Published in paper 13/07/2006
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TURNER
TURNER Alan 13.07.06 Happy 40th Birthday Lots of love Janice and Sam xxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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CROOK
CROOK Natalie 15.07.1985 Happy 21st birthday Love Mum, Dad, Danielle, Georgie, Megan Published in paper 13/07/2006
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MILLICHAP
MILLICHAP. Beryl. Passed away peacefully at Worcester Royal Hospital on Thursday 6th July. The Funeral service will take place on Friday 14th July at St. Marys Church 2.30pm, followed by cremation at Stourbridge Crematorium 3.30pm. Family flowers only
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CONSTABLE
CONSTABLE. Veronica Lily. Passed away peacefully at home on July 11th 2006 aged 73 years. Funeral service at Stourbridge Crematorium on Wednesday July 19th 2006, at 12.00noon. No black clothes by request. Family flowers only please but donations if desired
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EDWARDS
EDWARDS. Lily. Of Bewdley. With deep sadness the family announce the death of their dear Mother on July 10th aged 98 years at Brookdale Nursing Home. A loving Mother of Ernie, Brian, Patricia and Doreen, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly
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JONES
JONES. Joyce Mabel. Passed away at the Shrubbery Nursing Home, Kidderminster on July 9th 2006 aged 79 years. Funeral service at St Barnabas Church, Kidderminster on Monday July 17th 2006 at 10.15am. All flowers are welcome c/o Edwin Harris & Sons,
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ROGERS
ROGERS. John. A much loved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at home on July 2nd 2006 aged 75 years. Any enquiries to Edwin Harris & Sons, 1 Crane Street, Kidderminster DY11 6XT. 01562 822625. Published in paper 13/07/2006
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POWELL
POWELL. Raymond Richard. Of Bewdley. Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 4th 2006. Dearly loved and sadly missed by wife Frances, son Martin, daughters Susan and Louise, son in law John, grand daughters Sophie and Chloe and his sister Molly
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REEP
REEP. Robert John of Abberley. Passed away peacefully on 4th July, aged 62 years. Beloved husband of Sheila and father of Richard. The funeral service took place on Wednesday 12th July at Worcester Crematorium. Published in paper 13/07/2006
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JONES
JONES. Eric Stanley. Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on 27th June. Funeral took place at Worcester Crematorium on Friday July 7th. Wife Bett and family thank family and friends for their support. Donations to be shared between R.N.L.I. and
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WALTERS
WALTERS. Trevor Alfred. Beloved father and grandfather. Sadly passed away on 5th July aged 75. Trevor leaves loving son and daughter Trevor and Susan and daughter-in-law Shona. Grandchildren Julie and Mark followed by his brothers Cedrick and Stuart,
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PEARSON
PEARSON Paul and Debbie Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter Lydia Minnie Born 29.6.06 Love from both families X Published in paper 13/07/2006
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MCKENZIE EVANS
MCKENZIE - EVANS Matthew and Teresa The families would like to announce the safe arrival of a beautiful baby boy Born on 8th July Named Cohan Cael McKenzie Love and best wishes from both families Published in paper 13/07/2006
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GUY EADES
GUY-EADES Lucy-Simon Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful son Harrison Born 09.07.06 Love Mom and Dad Published in paper 13/07/2006
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BUCKLEY
BUCKLEY Taylor Happy 1st Birthday Missy bum Love you with all our hearts Mummy and Daddy xxxx Happy 1st Birthday Baby Love Your big brother Kian xxxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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WALSH
WALSH Stephen Happy 65th Birthday 15.7.06 You're simply the best Love, Heather, Steph, Pete, Shane, Magda, Lou, Breck, Mel and Max xxx Best grandad in the world, we love you always Stephen, Sasha, Sharnie, Shania, Nathan and Brayden xxx Published in
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WHITEHOUSE
WHITEHOUSE Liyah 17.07.05 Happy 1st Birthday Love from Mummy, Daddy and Jacob xxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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LINGARD
LINGARD Demi 13.7.93 Happy 13th Birthday Curly Love Nan Chel, Grandad Yan xxxxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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ROBSON
ROBSON Jackie 16.7.2006 Happy 50th Birthday Love Malcolm, Nigel, Nicola, Lee, Mark, Laura, Mum, Ben Published in paper 13/07/2006
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LINGARD
LINGARD Demi 13.7.93 Happy 13th Birthday Lots of love always Nanny Irene, Grandad Martyn xxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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HART
HART Sam 18.07.88 Happy 18th Babes "The drinks are now on you"! Love Mom, Dad and Rob xxx Love you loads Matt x Published in paper 13/07/2006
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BARLOW
BARLOW Gordon Happy 80th Birthday Love from Karen, Mick, Emily and Sam xxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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MACCHIA
MACCHIA Amanda July 17th Happy 50th You haven't changed a bit! Published in paper 13/07/2006
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EDMONDS
EDMONDS Michael Love the shades Dad Happy 50th All our love Megan, Neal and Owen Published in paper 13/07/2006
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PARKER
PARKER Tom 11.7.88 Happy 18th Birthday Good luck for your gap year in New Zealand Love from Mom, Dad, Gemma, Hannah and Grandma Published in paper 13/07/2006
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MACCHIA
MACCHIA Amanda 17.07.56 Happy 50th Birthday Mother dear Love Kelly- Anne, Neil and William Published in paper 13/07/2006
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WALDRON
WALDRON. Doris Emily Dolly. The family would like to thank everyone who attended Dolly's funeral service and for all the beautiful flowers. Also many thanks for the collections made in Dolly's memory and for all the cards and messages of sympathy received
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GREEN
GREEN. Philip. Phill, Ian and Andrew would like to thank everyone who attended Phil's funeral service. Also for cards, flowers and donations. Special thanks to Reverend Walter, Terry, Crydwin and Peter, also Phil's friends for their support. Published
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HARPER
HARPER. Nora. 15.7.05. Fond memories, sadly missed. Sister Vera, Carole and Heather. Published in paper 13/07/2006
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HAYWOOD
HAYWOOD Royston 8.11.41 - 11.07.05 One year ago we sat beside your bedside not knowing what to do, we held your hand and kissed your face and gently talked to you. We told you that we loved you and wanted you to stay, a heart of gold, a smiling face,
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MILLICHAP
MILLICHAP Tom 16.7.2005 Unforgettable that's what you are, deeply loved sadly missed. Pat, Michael, Malcolm, grandchildren, family and friends. Always in our hearts and thoughts. Our Tom You were the sunshine of our lives. We loved you dearly from
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HINDBY
HINDBY Dorothy Mom and Nan One year 17.7.2006 We miss you Mom so very much, no words could ever say We think about you constantly, on every single day But we know you haven't really left us, nor have you travelled far Just entered God's beautiful garden
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HAMMOND
HAMMOND. Walter. July 14th 1986. Still loved, still missed by loving wife Nellie. God bless. Published in paper 13/07/2006
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SADLER
SADLER Harold Clive 8.7.97 Treasured memories of a dear husband, dad, grandad and great grandad Always in our thoughts Published in paper 13/07/2006
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HARTWELL
HARTWELL. Reginald and Dinah. Mom 18.7.88. Dad 6.7.01. Always remembered. Carol, Keith, Gill and families. xx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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NORTH
NORTH Deborah Congratulations on your BSc Hons 2.1 Criminology and Forensic Science Love and best wishes for the future Mum, Dad, Tammy, Mark, Kelly, Mark Published in paper 13/07/2006
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GILBERT
GILBERT Ruth BA Hons 2.1 Sociology Congratulations! Lots of love Mum, Dad, John, Anna, Rob and Dan xxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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BOLTON
BOLTON Congratulations To Leanne, Lisa and Jane The newly qualified Dental Nurses at Bradley and Shorthouse Dental Surgery Well done girls Love Cynthia and Lawson Published in paper 13/07/2006
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BRANFORD
BRANFORD Katie Congratulations on getting your Law Degree Love Mom, Dad, Joanne, Hannah and Abbie xxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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CROOK PGCE
CROOK Danielle Congratulations on attaining your PGCE in Social Science Good luck with the job in September Love Mum, Dad, Natalie Published in paper 13/07/2006
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GALLAGHER
GALLAGHER James Congratulations on obtaining your English Degree 3 years excellent effort Love Dad Published in paper 13/07/2006
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CALLAGHAN BARBER
CALLAGHAN - BARBER Michelle Congratulations on achieving your B.A. with Honours Love Mom and Dad Published in paper 13/07/2006
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REYNOLDS
REYNOLDS Zoe Congratulations on your 2.1 BA Hons in Classical Studies at Reading University We are so proud of you With love Mum, Dad, family and friends Published in paper 13/07/2006
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HASTINGS TURVEY
HASTINGS-TURVEY Jake-Jo Congratulations on your engagement All our love Mother and Father xxx Published in paper 13/07/2006
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New art block marks birthday
PUPILS and staff at Bewdley High School have been remembering the past and looking into the future this week as part of celebrations to mark its 50th anniversary. The ribbon on a new £1.8 million art, design and technology block is officially being
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State-of-the-art centre equipped for 21st century
FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE OPENING OF THE ACTIVITY CENTRE CLICK ON THE OPERATION COVERT LOGO ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE THE new young people's activity centre at Rhydd Covert will rise from the ashes when it is officially opened on Saturday.
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Churchyard work not recognised
WHILE I sympathise with Mrs Jenkins' plight regarding the long grass and the state of St John's churchyard (Plea to trim long grass, Shuttle/Times & News, June 29), I have been somewhat perplexed and angered by the comments of Canon Harold Goddard.
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No thought for bomb victims
ON Friday - the first anniversary of the London terrorist bombings - I was shocked and saddened to see few people in the Kidderminster branch of Marks & Spencer pause for even one second in memory of the dead and injured, despite an announcement over
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Festival celebrates creativity and fun
ART for the masses is returning to Kidderminster for an annual celebration of creativity, fun and public participation. Kidderminster Arts Festival takes to the streets and venues including the town hall, beginning on Monday, July 24, running for two
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Superstores operate as predators
DAVID Little, one of the few councillors who listens to his constituents, is right to be worried about the proposed construction of a supermarket on the Bond Worth site (Fear for town's traders, Shuttle/Times & News, July 6). Stourport has Tesco, Lidl
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Let them entertain
WITH school holidays almost here, there will be plenty to occupy toddlers to teenagers with time on their hands in Wyre Forest District's biggest programme of summer activities. Starting on Monday, July 24 and running through until Saturday, September
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School held back £50,000
WITH regard to "Our schools are deprived ones" (Letters, June 15), by Helen Donovan from the fairer funding campaign for Worcestershire schools - try and beat this! My children's primary school, Far Forest, withheld an enormous £50,000 (13.8 per cent
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Credit goes to action group for play area
IT was interesting to see that in order to announce plans for four very welcome new district council ball courts for local youngsters (Shuttle/Times & News, July 6) Tory cabinet member Nathan Desmond chose to be photographed basking in the reflected glory
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Get all aboard for a children's classic
WITLEY Court is the next stop for a touring performance of the children's literary classic, The Railway Children. The tale of Roberta, Peter and Phillis is being brought to life in the grounds of the historic property by Heartbreak Productions next
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Responder thanks
BEWDLEY Community First Responders would like to thank Bewdley Floral Art Club for their very generous donation of £1,500 which was presented to us in June. Together with the generous donation of £1,000 from the Monday Night Group we are now able
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Jobs to go as factory shuts
STOUPORT'S economy has been dealt a blow after it was announced a long established factory in the town will close its doors for good next month. The majority of the remaining workforce at Collins and Aikman Automotive UK Ltd will work their last day
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Brigade reunion
PAST and present members of the 1st Kidderminster Girls' Brigade are joining together this weekend to celebrate the group's 75th anniversary. A special "Decades Disco", with music from different generations, is being held at Milton Hall Baptist Church
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Opening schedule
Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor will cut the ribbon to officially open the new activity centre on Saturday. To emphasise the centre is for future generations, he will be helped by youngsters representing the four branches of the Scout movement. They
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The Hollies rock for Hole in Wall
HEADLINING this year's Hole in the Wall concert, to be held on Saturday is legendary pop/rock group, The Hollies, who are promising to deliver the best gig ever to be held at Hopton Court. The concert will take place in the stunning walled gardens at
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Shark tale's happy ending
A SHARK loose in a Kidderminster swimming pool prompted squeals of delight rather than shrieks of terror. Roboshark, a six-feet long working mechanical model of one of the marine killers, was dipping a fin in the water of the Wyre Forest Glades ahead
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Harriers triallists out to make friendlies and influence people
A HANDFUL of triallists will have the chance to impress Mark Yates when they join the Kidderminster Harriers' squad for their first three friendlies in the coming week. The Aggborough boss is hoping to give more than 20 players a run-out during their
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Lottery funds new flooring
WOODEN flooring will replace worn-out carpets in a Kidderminster church community hall thanks to a lottery grant. St Peter's Church, Birchen Coppice, is being given £5,000 for the project in the latest round of Awards for All announced by the Big Lottery
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More ops set for hospital
HOSPITAL operations in Kidder-minster are set to increase by around 40 per cent under plans announced by health chiefs. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has revealed how it wants to reorganise services in the county and help save £30 million
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Money saving plans unveiled
WORCESTERSHIRE Acute Hospitals NHS Trust's cash saving plans were unveiled during an extraordinary meeting of the trust's board last Thursday. The measures were the result of an urgent clinical service and finance review, which started in October, 2005
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Wonderful effort by the whole community
By MIKE THOMPSON President, Kidderminster & District Scout Council ON behalf of Kidder-minster and District Scout Council and the Rhydd Covert team I would like to thank all those businesses and individuals who have contributed funds and materials
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Schools' plan is `nonsense'
NEW catchment areas drawn up as part of the Wyre Forest Schools Review have been criticised by the head and governors at a Wolverley School. Worcestershire County Council's decision to place Franche Primary School in the new Baxter Community Secondary
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Health workers attend Palace gathering
A LUCKY trio from Kidderminster's diabetes team had the honour of attending a Buckingham Palace garden party this week. The three members are based at Kidderminster Hospital. Specialist nurse Dawn Edwards said: "We want to thank Diabetes UK for putting
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Enjoy bands in park
LIVE music will fill the air when a feast of entertainment kicks off across the Wyre Forest district this summer. The annual programme of Sunday afternoon Bands in the Park events begins at Brinton Park, Kidderminster between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Sunday
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Four strands to appeal over 20 months
THERE were four strands to the strategy of Operation Covert. PHASE ONE: A public appeal for £80,000 to replace the vandalised building was launched on October 21, 2004 and it was an instant success, passing the £10,000 mark in six weeks. It topped
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Sounds of sixties
THE entertainment secretary of a Kidderminster venue hopes the sounds of the 60s will prove a major draw for people who grew up listening to the beat groups of that era. Steve Jones, of the Harriers Social Club at Aggborough, has lined up a series of
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Guiding young people today - for tomorrow
THE Kidderminster & District Scout Council campsite, known as Rhydd Covert, located on the A456 between Kidderminster and Bewdley, is adjacent to West Midland Safari Park. It is used by more then 5,000 young people aged between six and 25 each year
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Refuse lorry in blast drama
DISCARDED caps from children's toy guns are thought to be responsible for an explosion inside a refuse lorry on a Kidderminster estate. The drama unfolded when the vehicle was making a trade collection in Walter Nash Road just after 10am yesterday.
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Playing Kylie tribute
KYLIE Minogue tribute artist, Joanne Steel, will perform as the Australian pop queen in aid of Cancer Research UK in Kidderminster. Her appearance at the function will be timely, as the chart-topping star has re-emerged in public life following her
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Student remanded in custody
A 17-year-old girl has been sent for trial after a college student allegedly suffered a four-hour torture ordeal. The defendant, who lives in Kiddermin-ster, pleaded not guilty last Friday to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. She also denied
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New look for damaged pub
THE licensees of an historic Stourport pub -- badly damaged when a bus and Land Rover crashed into its walls earlier this year -- have raised a glass to its new look. More than £20,000 has been spent on the facelift at The Astley Cross Inn, Areley
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Town band aims for national title
KIDDERMINSTER band, the Amateurs, hope supporters will follow them to London to see their bid to earn a national title. The trio have made the final of the Emergenza Unsigned Band of the Year contest and will perform in the final on Sunday, July 23.
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Great ideas help clock up the cash
KIDDERMINSTER and District Youth Trust was the biggest single contributor to Operation Covert with two donations totalling £15,000. It gave £10,000 last autumn to enable the Rhydd Covert appeal to pass the £50,000 mark and donated a further £5,000
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Support service now has 70 volunteers
A SERVICE providing support to families with young children now has more than 70 volunteers. Eleven new recruits have completed their training with Home-Start Wyre Forest, equipping them with the skills to help families with children under five. Volunteers
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New name, new start
IT is the end for Viva Finito - at least as far as the name is concerned - with the band assuming a new identity from tonight. The rock band, formed in Bewdley in 2005, plays at Kidderminster's Boar's Head Taphouse under its new name of Six Deep Holiday
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Shop extension plan is backed
A PROPOSAL to add a new glazed two-storey extension to a former mill in Kidderminster has been given the thumbs up by planning chiefs. Members of Wyre Forest District Council's planning committee approved the plan to transform Slingfield Mill, also
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Headteacher in firing line
BEING honoured by the Queen will not save a Kidderminster headteacher from being a target for wet sponges at her school's major fund-raiser. Val Weddell-Hall, who was awarded an OBE for her services to education in the 2004 New Year Honours, will put
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Resident's call to arms on bike yobs
A KIDDERMINSTER resident up in arms over the problem of "bike yobs" is calling on local people to join forces to tackle the issue. Gary Darlington has had enough of scrambler and mini moto bikes blighting the lives of people living on the Waterside
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Pensioner spared jail
A PENSIONER who copied a notorious child porn film has been spared a jail sentence. Brian Parker, of Kidderminster, insisted to police he found the Vicky CD rom in a box of videos he bought at a car boot sale. Prosecutor Michael Conry said it showed
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Chance for a say on town's future
STOURPORT residents, traders and visitors have the chance to voice their opinions on plans to give the town a new look as part of its ongoing facelift work. Wyre Forest District Council and regeneration group, Stourport Forward, want people to submit
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Relief road hopes dashed
HOPES for a long-awaited Stourport relief road have received a setback after the scheme was left off a 10-year Government investment plan. The Department of Transport list for the West Midlands, published last week, omitted the proposed bypass route
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Lifestyle scheme launches
GROUPS of young people keen to improve their communities are being urged to sign up for the annual Lifestyle scheme. Start date for projects under the scheme, run by Worcestershire County Council's youth service, is Saturday, July 22 but teams have
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Reserve produces some real surprises
BLAKE Marsh nature reserve in Kidderminster is a real wildlife haven. Despite its small size and urban location, it is as likely as any other to come up with some real surprises. The nature reserve was created in 1998 and since then it has been the
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Geordie Jamie is ready to rumble
NEW boy Jamie McClen has spoken of the excitement in the dressing room about the prospect of kicking off Kidderminster Harriers' pre-season programme tonight. McClen, who is one of a dozen new faces in the squad for tonight's trip to Gloucester City
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Star Sturridge pleads for pre-season patience
STAR striker Dean Sturridge has urged Harriers supporters not to expect too much of him and his team-mates during pre-season. The former Derby and Wolves star is gradually getting back to fitness following a six-month absence from competitive football
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Harriers bank cash to boost club's coffers
HARRIERS have banked £700 towards the cost of players' wages thanks to a World Cup competition organised by fans' group KHIST. The money has been used to kick off the Red Army fund which is encouraging supporters to boost Mark Yates's Conference war-chest
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Summer soccer sessions run by Kidderminster coaches
HARRIERS Football in the Community coaches will be holding a series of soccer courses throughout Worcestershire during the summer holidays. Community officer Nick Griffiths said the sessions for five to 14 year olds will run from 10am to 3pm and cost
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MOTOR-RACING: Freke's focus is on Formula Ford top spot
KIDDERMINSTER racing driver Nathan Freke is targeting victory in rounds five and six of the UK Formula Ford this weekend as he bids to seize control of the championship. Freke is lying second with 106 points, 19 behind Peter Dempsey with the 22-year-old's
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CANOEING: Wyre Forest club splash the cash
WYRE Forest Canoe Club are holding an open evening for potential new members next week after splashing the cash on new equipment. The club, which was set up in 1992, has received a grant of £4,870 from the lottery's Sport For All programme. Chairman
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CRICKET: Wright's decision to bat first is wrong for KVCC
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria coach Ross Edwards has declared that the club are happy with the first half of the season -- despite last weekend's surprise defeat at struggling Wellington. The Chester Road men will bid to bounce back when they travel to Old
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CRICKET: Crusader county league firsts
JONO Boult was Bewdley's hero with bat and ball as he led them to a seven-wicket victory at Eastnor in Division One. Boult finished with figures of 3-33, while swing bowler Tom Boden claimed 4-44 and Robbie Combes took 4-45, as Eastnor were skittled
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CRICKET: Crusader County League second teams
A LOSING draw was all Bewdley could manage at home to Eastnor in Division One despite a century from opener Andy Robinson. Eastnor were put into bat and posted a competitve 216-9 with Chris Darby (4-30) providing the best of Bewdley's bowling. Other
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CRICKET: Wilden League fixtures
Sunday League, July 16 DGSA v Cookley, Hartlebury v Wol Social, Spennells v George, Worths v Moat Farm. Wednesday Junior Cup final, Tuesday July 18: Spennells v Gas. Wednesday Junior Plate final, July 19: Roxel v A Kings. Wednesday League, July
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CRICKET: Results
Birmingham League Premier Division Kidderminster Victoria v Wellington. Wellington won by six wickets. KVCC (2) 120 (50.3 overs) , Wellington (24) 123-4 (47.4 overs). Premier Division second teams Kidderminster Victoria v Halesowen. KVCC won
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FOOTBALL: Ferndale footballers are Flying
FERNDALE Flyers under-15s did the double by winning the Stourport League 5-a-side and the Pinley six-a-side tournament in Coventry. Michael Hyde grabbed the winner in the Stourport competition with Jake Atwood and Dan Holmes scoring to clinch the Pinley
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FOOTBALL: Six-a-Side Cookley go goal-crazy
COOKLEY Wanderers were in goalscoring mood with an 11-1 drubbing of Ad's Lads in the Kidderminster Six-a-Side League. Shane Calder was man-of-the match with six goals while Ryan Rowe hitt a hat-trick and John Griffin bagged a brace. Other results:
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FOOTBALL: Greecy still not slipping in Leisure Leagues
GREECY Spoons remain top of the Leisure Leagues Six-a-Side on goal difference after out-muscling previous pace-setters Wolverley Boys in a 9-4 victory. Spoons' superior strength were too much for their younger opponents to cope with. Horsefair Wanderers
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FOOTBALL: Athletic players wanted
KIDDERMINSTER Athletic Junior Football Club are looking for players and managers for their Stourport Youth League sides in the coming season. The club runs teams from under-eights to under-16s. Anybody interested should phone John Birch on 01562
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VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury boys are smash hits
CLEOBURY Mortimer Volleyball Club's under-12 and under-15 boys proved they were smash hits by grabbing national glory at the Pontins Festival of Junior Volleyball in Southport. The under-12s only lost one set all weekend as they triumphed in their age
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JUDO: Samurai boys are back in town
SAMURAI Judo Club's boys were back in town when they outshone the girls with gold at the Wyre Forest Open Team Championships. The boys heavyweight A team were the only ones to clinch the top prize with Craig Seldon, James Talbot and Simon Cooper in
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GYMNASTICS: Calling all budding gymnasts
GYMNASTS of all abilities are being invited to limber up for Wyre Forest Gyymnastics School's summer coaching scheme. The weekly courses at Baxter College, Kidderminster, will be run three times during July and August, priced £25 per week. Classes
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CYCLING: Bartram's best just got better
GARY Bartram set a new personal best to finish fifth as Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club riders excelled in Walsall Roads CC 25-mile time trial at Burton-on-Trent on Sunday. Bartram's time of 55 minutes 59 seconds knocked 35 seconds off his previous record
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ATHLETICS: Heidi happy after pentathlon prize
KIDDERMINSTER'S Heidi Jarosinski won the Senior Women's Pentathlon at the Much Wenlock Games on Sunday. The Halesowen Athletic and Cycling Club member was presented with a shield after competing in the 100m hurdles, high jump, shot putt, long jump and
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BOWLS: Badland Cup is good for Oldington's Young
ALEX Young of Oldington lifted the Badland Cup after a 21-13 victory over Gilt Edge's Rad Danks in the final of the Kidderminster & District Midweek Bowling League tournament. John Worboys of Ombersley and Anthony Ruddy of St Georges BWP were the losing
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GOLF: Ombersley's Denny gets a hole-in-one
DENNY Forster's hole-in-one was the highlight of the Tim and Mandy Pitt Trophy during a busy time for the ladies section of Omberlsey Golf Club. Althea Rannie was successful in a closely fought match at The Vale to win through to the fourth round of
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ANGLING: Round-up
Furnace Mill DAN Bache took full advantage of the more comfortable temperatures to win the Sunday Open with a catch of 120lb 13oz. His friends Max Galakowski and Warren Jennings also did well, finishing second and fourth respectively. Pellet and
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Areley Kings
WIVES - ON June 8, the group had a guided tour of The Dower House Garden, Morville Hall, Shropshire. This garden was designed by Dr Katherine Swift, a garden historian and writer. The garden aims to tell the story of different historical periods using
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Bewdley
BEWDLEY AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - THE two-day flower, vegetable and floral art show will be held next month and members are promising this year's show will be bigger and better than ever. The event is at St George's Hall, Bewdley, on Saturday
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Kidderminster
CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY - TO mark the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, the committee will on Friday, July 14 present a programme of recorded French music. The programme, which will include music by Gounod, Satle and Ravel, will be presented
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Cleobury
BRIDGE CLUB - ALTHOUGH some new members have joined recently, there is still room for extra players to come along and enjoy an evening of bridge. To book in, please telephone Pat Smith on 01299 270592. The club meets every Tuesday with play starting
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Stourport
CIVIC SOCIETY - AT the June meeting, Liz Durnell gave a presentation on Stourport Forward - the way ahead. She explained that the Stourport Forward Partnership, a Market Towns Initiative Programme, funded by Advantage West Midlands, was formed in 2003
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Wyre Forest
UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - The monthly meeting of U3A will take place on Monday, July 16 at St Ambrose Social Club, Leswell Street, Kidderminster at 2pm. This month the guests will be Annette and John Christophers from Albrighton Pottery who will
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All set for grand opening
AROUND 300 invited guests will get the VIP treatment at Saturday's opening of the new activity centre at Rhydd Covert thanks to the generosity of local businesses. The Midcounties Co-operative, which has its main store at Franche in Kidderminster, has
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Firms quick to back appeal `shopping list'
A SHOPPING list of items for the new building saved Operation Covert thousands of pounds thanks to the generosity of local businesses. The scheme was aimed at companies who were able to give goods rather financial help. Project manager Grace Plant
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Crown court trial
A 26-year-old Bewdley man is to face trial at Worcester Crown Court on charges of assault and attempting to pervert the court of justice. Jason Lester, of Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Kevin Mattinson on October 25 last
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`Mistaken identity' man is cleared
A MAN charged after a nightclub doorman was hit by a catapult missile has been cleared by a jury. Andrew White alleged he was attacked by William Jones outside The Outback in Lombard Street, Stourport. But Mr Jones insisted it was a case of mistaken
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Africa dream comes true
A YOUNG woman's dream of building a school and teaching English to children in Africa is set to be realised thanks to a donation from a Kidderminster organisation. Jennifer Byram, 22, of Blakedown, who has flown to Africa, received the contribution
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Child's bravery inspires artist
THE true story of a child who was severely scalded in a nursery was the inspiration for a book illustrated by a Kidderminster artist. Karen Lawrence, of Hurcott Road, has written under the name, Karen Hiscock, to illustrate a children's book highlighting
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Threw wrench
A CAR window was smashed when a man threw a wrench at the driver during a dispute in Stourport. The bodywork of the vehicle was also damaged following the flare-up, when the driver sounded his horn while turning into Windermere Way. He was then involved
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Stepping out to aid charity
BEWDLEY youngsters are set to put their best feet forward to help make the world miles better for charity. The town's Brownie and Guide division will run a special sports activity day at the Stourport Sports Club, in Kingsway on Saturday to raise money
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Team joins fund-raiser
CHURCH parishioners from Kidderminster are due to step out and raise much-needed funds for Sport Relief. The team, from St Chad CE Church, will join hundreds of other competitors in Wolverhampton to raise funds on Saturday. The Comberton group will
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Home scheme gets go-ahead
PLANS to build 14 new homes in Kidderminster were given the seal of approval by planning chiefs this week. The application for the development, at Sutton Reservoir, in Sutton Park Road, was discussed at Wyre Forest District Council's planning committee
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Officers pay final respects
FORMER colleagues of a beat bobby who died aged just 34 gathered to pay their respects at his funeral in Kidderminster. PC Christopher Greaves, who patrolled Comberton and Offmore, was given an official police funeral at the town's St Mary and All Saints
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Pub boss lied to police about car
TWO men spent time in custody after a pub boss lied to police that his car had been taken without consent. Police arrested Stephen Hill and his passenger after seeing the vehicle being driven at speed around Kidderminster's Watermill car park. Manager
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Driver escaped
A STOURPORT driver arrested for having no car insurance escaped from police, Worcester Crown Court heard. Jamie Worrall, 20, of Layamon Walk, was remanded in custody. He pleaded guilty to escaping from police custody in Winchat Road, Kidderminster
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Fun all the way at summer fete
A FEAST of activities entertained visitors at a Kidderminster school fete. A bouncy castle, quad bikes, five-a-side football, stalls and raffle were among the attractions at Sutton Park First School. There was also live music from a Baxter College
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Lighting way for prayer marathon
WYRE Forest churchgoers are busy preparing for an express delivery that will kick off their leg of a prayer marathon that has travelled the country. More than 400 people from the district's Methodist churches are expected to take part in the Pray Without
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Two hurt as car crashes into hedge
TWO people were taken to hospital after the car they were travelling in crashed into a hedgerow near the Park Gate pub on the road between Kidderminster and Stourbridge on Monday. The driver, a 21-year-old man from Stourport, had to be cut free from
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Racehorse trainer case closed
A FILE on a leading Kidder-minster racehorse trainer has been closed by a judge at Worcester Crown Court after the defendant was found hanged. Cengiz Sadik, 36, had been sent for retrial on a charge of assaulting his estranged wife and causing her actual
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Guide dogs cash
A TOTAL of £246.33 was raised by the Kidderminster branch of Guide Dogs in a collection held in Bewdley on Saturday, June 24.
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New alarm scheme to aid elderly
RESIDENTS already retired or approaching retirement will be able to stay in their own homes as long as they want, thanks to an alarm system keeping them in touch with the outside world. Wyre Forest Sheltered Housing's Telecare alarm service has been
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Bands battle to land title
THE nine regional winners of the Local Heroes competition to find the top bands of tomorrow have been selected. A total of 20,000 votes were cast in the competition, backed by Newsquest Media Group, owners of the Shuttle/Times & News. The final nine
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Police warning on weapon raid
WEAPON and watch collectors are being warned to beware if they are offered items stolen in a £43,000 burglary at Dunley, near Stourport. Shotguns, rifles and knives worth £17,300 and watches worth around £24,000 were taken. The haul of watches included
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Students given a taste of MP's day
STUDENTS of a Kidderminster school had the chance to sample a day in the life of an MP when they took a trip to London. Three King Charles I School pupils - all Worcestershire members of the Youth Parliament - and teacher, Martin White, visited the
