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Gifford calling to County with won
CRICKET: WILL Gifford could soon be getting a call-up to the Worcestershire 1st XI after starring in Kidderminster Victoria's winning draw at Old Hill on Saturday. He hit an unbeaten 113, including 13 fours and three sixes off 141 balls, but KVCC were
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Asked for opinion and then ignored
AFTER the story about David Little's concerns for the people of Stourport over the redevelopment of the old Carpets Of Worth site in Stourport (Shuttle/Times & News, July 6), I thought I would write and tell you what it has been like to live down here
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cricket results round-up
Birmingham League Premier Division Old Hill v Kidderminster Victoria. Kidderminster winning draw. KVCC (14) 239-4 (W Gifford 113 not, C Wood 35, J Wright 32, J Knappett 25, M Mansell 20) Old Hill (5) 167-8 (J Pearson 63 not out, Khalid 38. J Miles
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Crusader County League cricket tables
CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One 1st XI P W L D T Ab Pts Kington 13 7 2 2 0 2 197 Eastnor 13 5 3 2 0 3 173 Brockhampton 13 5 4 1 0 3 161 Pershore 13 4 1 6 0 2 158 Droitwich 13 3 3 3 0 4 148
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Run-feast ends in draw
CRICKET: Crusader County League - ALMOST 600 runs were scored on a superb wicket at Walshes Meadow when Stourport had the better of a draw in their Division Three North match with Alveley. The hosts amassed a huge total of 324-5 in the allotted 50 overs
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Happy Worths
CRICKET: A SUN-DRENCHED day gave batsmen the upper hand in the Wilden Industrial Estates League on Sunday. Leaders Worths went on a run riot when they totalled 330-5 against Moat Farm. Mark Moss hit 108 while Craig Siwicki (95) and Ian Delo (95) just
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Baker strides to year's best
ATHLETICS: RICHARD Baker, of Amazing Feet RC, recorded his best time of the year when he clocked 49 mins 7 secs to finish 238th in the Frampton 10k. Simon Gregg just missed out on a PB with 44-04 in 117th position but two days later, he was back in
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Dutch crew lining up for regatta
ROWING: THIS weekend will be the busiest of the summer for Bewdley Rowing Club as they stage the town's popular annual regatta. The event will be held on the town stretch of the River Severn on Saturday and Sunday when there will be a total of 18 hours
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Pupils give tag rugby a try
DISABLED SPORT: SPORTY students from a Kidderminster school gave tag rugby a try as part of a Worcestershire scheme for disabled athletes. Players from Worcester Warriors Rugby Club stopped off at Stourminster School to pass on their expertise to youngsters
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Freke grabs elusive wins and top spot
MOTOR RACING: KIDDERMINSTER'S Nathan Freke collected his first wins of the season on Sunday to accelerate into the lead of the UK Ford Formula Championship. The 22-year-old racer's glory came at the expense of previous pacemaker Peter Dempsey, who managed
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Jew is new as Bewdley keep team intact
FOOTBALL: BEWDLEY Town have managed to keep all of last season's successful West Midlands League Premier Division squad together - and added an exciting new face. Boss Craig Payton has persuaded his players to remain at Ribbesford Meadows despite interest
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Chaddesley - new boss and lots of kids!
FOOTBALL: CHADDESLEY Corbett have been forced to to appoint another manager after new boss Mark Foster quit the club before a ball had even been kicked. Foster had not taken charge of a single match for the West Midlands League Division Two club after
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Peacock poised to pounce
FOOTBALL: ONLY goal difference separates Greecy Spoons and Horsefair Wanderers at the top of the Leisure Leagues five-a-side competition at Wyre Forest Glades. They have 32 points apiece from 20 matches, but third-placed Peacock can take over the leadership
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Penny returns with record
ATHLETICS: KIDDERMINSTER dentist Penny Tarquin has got her teeth into athletics again after a 17-year break from the sport. The 35-year-old, of Comberton Road, has made a successful comeback with Halesowen Athletics Club. She has won the Midland Masters
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Rock solid display by Anna for ladies title
GOLF: ANNA Rock is the new ladies champion at Kidderminster Golf Club. She finished with a gross score of 154 after carding rounds of 78 and 76 in the 36-hole competition. Five shots behind in runner-up position was Karen Greenfield with rounds of
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Franche still setting pace
BOWLS: FRANCHE A stay top of the Kidderminster & District Midweek Bowling League after drawing away at Kinver B. Division One: Stourport B 124 Oldington A 121; St Johns A 122 Bewdley A 107; Kinver B 125 Franche A 125; Ombersley A 144 St Johns Tiger
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Samurai girls home from Holland with more medals
JUDO: SAMURAI Judo Club's Kate Walker confirmed her growing reputation as one of Britain's best with a silver medal at the Venray Intern-ational Open in Holland. Becky Holmes also did brilliantly to clinch a bronze at the competition which attracts
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Silver-bronze for teen judo stars
SAMURAI GIRLS HOME FROM HOLLAND WITH MORE MEDALS SAMURAI Judo Club's Kate Walker confirmed her growing reputation as one of Britain's best with a silver medal at the Venray Intern-ational Open in Holland. Becky Holmes also did brilliantly to clinch
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Angling results round-up
ANGLING: Furnace Mill The fish have been feeding well again. Pleasure anglers have reported excellent catches and over 100lb was needed to get in the top four in the Sunday Open. First place went to Ray Lamb who drew the much-fancied peg 8. He landed
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Swifts fixtures, 2006-07
SWIFTS' SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE MIDLANDS FIXTURES August Sat 19 SPALDING UTD H Tue 22 Cinderford Town a Sat 26 Bedworth United a Tue 29 BROMSGROVE H September Sat 9 Dunstable Town a Sat 23 LEIGHTON TOWN H Sat
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Stourport start with Spalding home test
STOURPORT Swifts will start their season in the re-structured Southern Football League Midlands Division with a home clash against Spalding United on Saturday, August 19. It will be followed with away clashes at Cinderford Town on Tuesday, August 22
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Harriers start to blossom
YATES HAS QUALITY IN SQUAD, SAYS ALBION LEGEND TAYLOR AFTER DRAW BOSS Mark Yates is delighted by the `ring of confidence' which is circling Aggborough following Kidderminster Harriers' encouraging build-up to the new Nationwide Conference campaign
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CARTWRIGHT PCC
CARTWRIGHT Mavis Norah A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mavis Cartwright, who died on May 22nd, will be held at St Mary's Church, Cleobury Mortimer, on Saturday August 12th at 12 noon. All her many Friends and Family are invited to attend. Following
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FEAKES
FEAKES. Doris Una Gladys. Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on July 17th 2006 aged 80 years. For funeral arrangements please contact Edwin Harris & Sons, 1 Crane Street, Kidderminster DY11 6XT. 01562 822625. Published in paper
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MIDDLETON
MIDDLETON. Reginald Geoffrey. Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on July 17th 2006 aged 78 years. Funeral service at St Barnabas Church, Kidderminster on Thursday July 27th 2006 at 11.15am. Family flowers only please but donations
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BIRCH
BIRCH. Ronald Arthur. Passed away peacefully at home, after a long illness, on July 8th 2006, aged 79 years. Funeral service at Stourbridge Crematorium on Tuesday July 25th 2006 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Kemp
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JONES
JONES Samantha Formerly Sladen and King Charles Congratulations in achieving your 2.1 BA Hons in English and American Studies Good luck with your Masters at Leeds University next year We are very proud of you Mum, Charlotte
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WALDRON
WALDRON Charlotte Congratulations on achieving your B.A. Hons 2:1 degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology Love from Mom, Dad and Oliver, both Grandmas and Grandads, Jonathon, Carol, Alison, Paul, Kevin and Dawn Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MAYALL
MAYALL Sarah Congratulations on your BSc Hons 2.2 Psychology and Health Studies We are so proud of you Lots of love Mom, Dad, Steven, Sarah Published in paper 20/07/2006
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YARSLEY
YARSLEY. Lee. Changes have happened in our lives Lee, but nothing changes the love we have for you. You are in our thoughts every day. Love from all the family xx. Published in paper 20/07/2006
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PIERCE
PIERCE Ellen Joyce 20th July, 2005 A very special Mum and Nan Loved very much, now and always Sue, Jane, Sam and families Published in paper 20/07/2006
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PIERCE
PIERCE Ellen Joyce Nell 20th July, 2005 Time passes, memories stay, never more than a thougtht away. Always deep in my heart, you will always stay Loving husband Bill Published in paper 20/07/2006
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Brian 1940-2004 July 24th To a loving husband, father, grandad and great grandad Forget me not How could we forget you, these flowers that speak your name, Bonny blue and beautiful, they always stay the same From your loving wife Jill Sons David
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LOWELL
LOWELL Wilf 24.7.89 Years go by but you are always in my thoughts Love Barbara and family Published in paper 20/07/2006
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LOWELL
LOWELL Maurice July 23rd 1997 The gates of memory never close How I miss you no one knows Silent thoughts of you remain Treasured forever till we meet again God bless Moss Loving Wife Rita xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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PAGE. Stephen. 18.7.74. Memories of a dear son and brother. Always remembered. Mom, Dad, Karen, Alan. Published in paper 20/07/2006
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LESTER
LESTER Edith 22nd July Thinking of you on your Birthday All your loving Family Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MILLWARD
MILLWARD David 21.7.71 It's David's Birthday Our dearest son and brother Loved, missed and remembered always Published in paper 20/07/2006
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PERKS
PERKS Harold Husband Dad, Grandad Remembering you on your Birthday and always Wendy, Jane, Harry Published in paper 20/07/2006
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BENNETT
BENNETT Rose 21.7.38 Every second of every day, I miss you Mum Broken hearted Janet Published in paper 20/07/2006
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VALE
VALE Dorothy Mom 25.7.1922 Words unspoken, tears unseen, wishing your absence was just a dream. With sadness in our hearts, we whisper low Happy Birthday mom We miss you so Love always Annette, Jeff, Caroline, Jonathan and Mathew. Martyn, Deana, Steve
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MILLICHAP
MILLICHAP Bet. Lindy, Kit and Michael would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of sympathy and support at this sad time. Thank you to all who attended Mom's funeral and for the many donations to Cancer Research. A special thank you to Alice
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SMITH
SMITH. Evelyn. Passed away 30th June. Will be greatly missed by John, Kathy and family. With sincere thanks to staff at Holmwood and Doctor Mendes Da Costa for their care of mum, also thanks to Co-operative Funeral Care and Pat Snelling for the service
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PRICE
PRICE Jennie 24.7.85 Happy 21st Birthday Lots of love Mom and Dad xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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GREAVES
GREAVES David Happy 21st All my love forever Nina XXX Published in paper 20/07/2006
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PEARCE
PEARCE Emma Happy Birthday Teenager Love you lots Nan, Grandad and Uncle Dave X Published in paper 20/07/2006
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PEARCE
PEARCE Emma 23.7.06 Happy 13th Birthday Love from Mum, Dad and Mitchell x Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MEREDITH
MEREDITH Bex 18 At last Loads of love Mum and Dad Grandma and Grandad xx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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SPARKS
SPARKS Hannah 24.7.93 Happy 13th Birthday Love Dad, Louise, Tom, Alex and Ben Published in paper 20/07/2006
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BENNETT
BENNETT Jack Michael 21.07.03 Happy 3rd Birthday to our beautiful boy Love Mummy, Daddy, Harry xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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SMITH
SMITH Jessica 24.7.90 Happy 16th Birthday Lots of love Mum, Dad and Luke xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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JONES
JONES Lesley Happy 40th Lesley Have a nice day Love always Mom and Dad xx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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WINTERBURN
WINTERBURN John Happy 40th To the best husband and daddy Love you lots Helen and Laura x Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MCCARTHY
MCCARTHY Steven 23.7.85 Congratulations on your 21st Love from Dad, Margo, Gemma and Matt xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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WORTON
WORTON Hollie Marie 24.7.93 Happy 13th birthday Teenager Love Mom and Dad Published in paper 20/07/2006
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DANIELS
DANIELS Linsey 21.7.06 Happy 50th birthday Mum Thanks for looking after me kisses love Leanne Published in paper 20/07/2006
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DANIELS
DANIELS Linsey 21.7.06 Happy 50th My baby girl Lots of love "Ma" Janis and Hal Published in paper 20/07/2006
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FABLE
FABLE Ernie Husband Dad Grandad Congratulations 60 Years - Still looking good Love the family xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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RADCLIFFE
RADCLIFFE Diane 25.7.56 Happy 50th Birthday Love from Mom and all the family xx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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BEARCROFT
BEARCROFT Deborah 17.07.66 To my special wife Lots of love Bear xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MILLS
MILLS Bill Fisherman Happy 16th Birthday Love always Mom, Dad, Ashleigh, Arri and Steel xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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TREANOR
TREANOR nee Light Helen, John and Ethan are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Jack Oliver on 13th July 2006 at Birmingham Womens Hospital Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MILLIGAN
MILLIGAN Molly Rae Happy Eighth Birthday Love from all the Family Published in paper 20/07/2006
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DIXON
DIXON Doreen Happy 60th Birthday, Anniversary and Retirement Love always Mum xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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DIPAOLO LLB
DIPAOLO Maria Congratulations on achieving a 1st class LLB Law Honours Degree We are so proud of you With Love Dad, Mum, Angela and Toni Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MATTHEWS
MATTHEWS Adam Congratulations on gaining your Bachelor of Arts with Honours Sports Studies, University of Wolverhampton "Well done" Good luck for the future Love from Mom and Dad and Nikki Published in paper 20
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WEBB
WEBB Lucy Charlotte B.A. Honours Performance and Drama Congratulations A proud Mum, Dad, Liam, Nan Published in paper 20/07/2006
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COLLEY
COLLEY Jayne Congratulations BA ED Hons 2.1 Well done Mum Love Ash and Sian Published in paper 20/07/2006
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EDWARDS
EDWARDS Louise Congratulations on your BA Hons 2.1 Early Childhood with Education Studies Lots of love Mum, Dad, Kate, Andy and Russ Published in paper 20/07/2006
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HARPER
HARPER Claire Elizabeth BSc Hons 2.1 in BioSciences University of Birmingham Congratulations Mum, Dad and Adrian Published in paper 20/07/2006
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KIRBY
KIRBY Marie Happy Birthday Teenager Lots of love Dad, Raynor, Maine, Dannii and Lewis Published in paper 20/07/2006
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POTTER
POTTER George 26th July Happy birthday Love from Margaret and family Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MAYALL
MAYALL Cyril 21.7.36 Happy Birthday Cyril Loads of love Marg Have a great day, Dad Lots of love Ade and Shawn xx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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GREAVES
GREAVES David 23-7-85 All our love Mum, Dad Stu, Becci and Sophie XXX Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MAYALL
MAYALL Cyril With lots of love on your special Birthday To a great Dad and Grandad Love Julie, Kev and Kieran Published in paper 20/07/2006
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HOLLINSHEAD
HOLLINSHEAD Roy Happy 43rd Birthday 21st July Love from The Hollinshead Family xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MANSELL
MANSELL Lisa Happy 21st Love from Mom and Dad Anna, Laura and Ed, Emma and Stu. Luke, Maddy and Tara Published in paper 20/07/2006
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BAYLISS
BAYLISS Diane Ah Bless Happy 50th, mate Lots of love Trev, Marc, Sarah, Nobby and Sam Published in paper 20/07/2006
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IACONO
IACONO Natalie 17th July Happy 21st Natalie Congratulations and lots of love Gran and Granpa Published in paper 20/07/2006
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BOWEN
BOWEN Bret 23.7.93 Happy 13th Birthday Love always Mum, Stewart, Mark, Chris, Adam, Natalie xxxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MCCARTHY
MCCARTHY Steve Happy 21st Birthday Son Be happy Love you always Mum xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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ORME
ORME Adrian Happy 40th Birthday Dad Lots of love Lisa, Katie, Jonathon and bump xxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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BEVIS
BEVIS Jamie-Lee 23.7.05 Happy 1st Birthday Love always Dad, Nanny,Grandad, Amy, Lucy, Mark xxxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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MULLARD
MULLARD Charlotte 25th July Happy 21st Love from Mum, Dad, Philip and Gran xx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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BAKER
BAKER Kenneth George Congratulations on reaching your 90th Birthday on the 22nd July Love from Your Wife Gladys Son Ian Daughter in Law Jean and Grandchildren Robert and Susan xxxx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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YOUNG
YOUNG Emma Is my bum big in this! Happy 18th Love Mum, Lee, Tom x Published in paper 20/07/2006
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BRADLEY
BRADLEY Joanne - Ian Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter Olivia Rose Born on 11.7.06 Love from Both Families xx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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JONES
JONES Eileen July 1941 Another birthday without you here, but still in our hearts Love Geoff, Doreen, Dave, Paul and Dereck and families Published in paper 20/07/2006
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FARLEY
FARLEY. William Alan. The family would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral service and for all the beautiful flowers. Also many thanks for the collections made in Bill's memory and for all the cards and messages of sympathy received. Published
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REAMES
REAMES. Norman. Wife Joan and family would like to thank all who attended Norman's funeral service at Stourbridge Crematorium on Friday 14th July. Also thanks to family and friends for flowers, cards and donations to Heart Foundation also St. Johns Club
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WHATTUS
WHATTUS Evelyn. Tony, Linda and family would like to thank all who attended Ev's funeral and for donations to the Air Ambulance Fund. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Westley Court Nursing Home and to Rev Bill Hopley for his care, support and
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YOUNG
YOUNG. Kevin. Would like to thank family and friends for their gifts and making his 50th Birthday a memorable one. Hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as I did. Published in paper 20/07/2006
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CLIFTON
CLIFTON. Iris Marti. Passed away peacefully at the Herons Nursing Home, Kidderminster on July 9th 2006 aged 86 years. For funeral arrangements please contact Edwin Harris & Sons, 1 Crane Street, Kidderminster DY11 6XT. 01562 822625. Published in
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WEAVER
WEAVER. Ann Marie. Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on July 16th 2006 aged 59 years. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday July 25th 2006 at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Kemp Hospice c/o Edwin
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RUSH
RUSH. Marjorie Elsie. Passed away peacefully at Ravenhurst Residential Home on 17th July, aged 82 years.Loved and missed by John, Christine, Eileen and all the family. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 25th July at Worcester Crematorium at 12 noon
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THOMAS
THOMAS. Pamela. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 13th July, 2006 at home after a short illness. She will be sadly missed by her husband Ken and all of her family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 26th July, 2006 at Wesley Methodist
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SMALLMAN
SMALLMAN Martin 19.7.03 3 years on that you have gone and I would love to have my Dad back All our love Kerry, Loreal xx Published in paper 20/07/2006
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SMALLMAN
SMALLMAN Martin 19.7.03 Life was good, full of fun, never a dull moment. Life is empty now and will never be the same again without you Love Jenny x Published in paper 20/07/2006
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PAGETT
PAGETT Audrey. 18th July 1981. No time to say goodbye. But always in our thoughts. Madeline, David, Clair, Andrew. Published in paper 20/07/2006
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ANDREWS
ANDREWS Janet Elizabeth July 23rd, 1999 Treasured memories of one so dear Remembering you always Your husband Brian and family Published in paper 20/07/2006
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NAUGHTON
NAUGHTON Edna Beatrice In loving memory of a dear Mom and Wife. Thinking of you is easy, we do it every day, it's the heartache of not seeing you that never goes away. If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, we would walk right up to heaven
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No goals, but full of promise
Harriers 0 WBA 0 Chris Oldnall reports from Aggborough KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' fans had contented looks on their faces after watching last Saturday's friendly against a youthful West Bromwich Albion side at sun-soaked Aggborough. They weren't
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It's five-star Harriers of two halves
Gloucester 1 Harriers 5 Mat Kendrick reports from Meadow Park KIDDERMINSTER Harriers produced a five-star performance to kick off their pre-season programme of friendlies with a comfortable 5-1 win at Gloucester City. It was a Harriers of
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Grateful for work in our churchyard
I WRITE in answer to recent correspondence about St John's churchyard in Kidderminster. (Churchyard work not recognised, Shuttle/Times & News, July 13). This is a very large churchyard, about five acres in size. St John's Church has a small and mainly
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School made right choice on £50,000
WITH regard to `School held back £50,000' by Mrs J Ravenscroft (Letters, July 13) I feel it is vital to voice the opinion of the majority of parents whose children are fortunate enough to be schooled at Far Forest . Firstly, the £50,000 that she refers
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Team effort on park gates
IN a valued partnership with the Heritage Lottery Fund, Stourport Town Council has, with the services of a specialist contractor, recently undertaken and completed restoration of the memorial gates at the Park Avenue frontage to the park. Traditional
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Churchyard work not recognised
WHILE I sympathise with Mrs Jenkins' plight regarding the long grass and the state of St John's churchyard (Plea to trim long grass, Shuttle/Times & News, June 29), I have been somewhat perplexed and angered by the comments of Canon Harold Goddard.
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No thought for bomb victims
ON Friday - the first anniversary of the London terrorist bombings - I was shocked and saddened to see few people in the Kidderminster branch of Marks & Spencer pause for even one second in memory of the dead and injured, despite an announcement over
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Superstores operate as predators
DAVID Little, one of the few councillors who listens to his constituents, is right to be worried about the proposed construction of a supermarket on the Bond Worth site (Fear for town's traders, Shuttle/Times & News, July 6). Stourport has Tesco, Lidl
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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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Showing life has become cheap
I WRITE in support of Margaret Bradbury's letter (No thought for bomb victims, Shuttle/Times & News, July 13). I was very proud of my company for invoking a two-minute silence in order that my colleagues and I could take time out to remember the victims
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Mother's anger as son expelled
THE education of a seven-year-old boy is in limbo until governors meet in September to discuss his future after he was permanently excluded from Wilden First School. Levi Hodgkins, of Wilden Top, will have to spend the summer holidays not knowing if
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Pub's new life as manor house
AN application to demolish a pub and build a manor house on the site in Wolverley has been given the green light by planning chiefs. The plans, which will see the reinstatement of the village manor house, together with a garage block on the original
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Setback for shops scheme
WORK on a retail and housing project - seen as a major boost to a rundown area of Kidderminster - has been dealt a blow after the contractors went bust. Telford-based contractors, CJ Pearce & Co, laid off workers at the Comberton Terrace site on Comberton
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Village party
CREAM teas were the order of the day in Neen Savage as residents celebrated the re-opening of their village hall. To mark Saturday's occasion, there were displays from different groups which use the venue, including Neen Savage WI, the village's history
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Winning design will help to raise youth cafe bid's profile
THREE schoolchildren have shown their artistic flair by creating logos to help promote the bid for a Bewdley youth cafe. The competition was organised by the project's executive committee and first place was awarded to St Anne's Middle School pupil,
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Proud Ray's day at Palace
A FORMER soldier from Kidderminster had a royal appointment as he attended Buckingham Palace for a military landmark. Ray Norris joined in celebrations for the 350th anniversary of the Grenadier Guards, in which he served nearly 30 years ago. He was
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Inventor Ben scoops award
AN enthusiastic young Bewdley inventor has beaten dozens of other hopefuls to clinch a national award. Ben Jones, 17, of Highclere, was delighted to gain recognition for his new fence-making device when he was judged best entry in the 16-19 age group
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Keep safe during summer holidays
THE Shuttle/Times & News is playing its part in trying to make Wyre Forest a safer place this summer. We have teamed up with Wyre Forest Community Safety Partnership to bring readers a weekly series of articles which focus on a wide range of issues.
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Thieves target wheelchair woman
CALLOUS thieves targeted a woman in a wheelchair in daylight outside a Kidderminster supertmarket. Police are seeking witnesses to the incident, which happened in the car park of Netto, in New Road, at 11.30am last Thursday. The victim was a middle-aged
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Wheeled wonders steam in to railway
SOME of the world's strangest wheeled inventions will be taking to the tracks at Severn Valley Railway on Sunday. Wooden-framed tricycles adapted to run on the rails, called velocipedes, will be out in force at Hampton Loade station, near Bridgnorth
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Housing plan sparks concern
OVERSPILL development from the Black Country could impact on Wyre Forest, members of Worcestershire County Council are to be warned. The council's cabinet, meeting today, will hear a report outlining the possible effects of the development slightly
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Police win merge fight
THE police force serving Wyre Forest looks to have won its battle against the Government over controversial regional merger plans. Bosses of West Mercia Constabulary have been fighting Home Office proposals to amalgamate it with the neighbouring forces
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Politicians delighted at U-turn
THE Government's U-turn over the West Mercia police merger issue has been greeted with delight by politicians. Wyre Forest MP, Dr Richard Taylor, said: "We have all been telling the Government for a long time that people in West Mercia are unanimously
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Motorist gets jail sentence cut on appeal
A DRIVER stopped by police on a Kidderminster estate was more than three times the limit for driving, an appeal heard. Rimantas Maciulevicious was jailed for four months when he appeared before Kidderminster magistrates last month. But he successfully
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Helping to beat crime
A PROJECT which teaches children how to prevent injuries in the home and community or becoming the victim of crime has been hailed a success. Youngsters from middle schools across the area took part in the Wyre Forest and District Young Citizen Challenge
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Appeal on town history
AN appeal for old documents that will help piece together Kidderminster's history has made a promising start in generating responses. Kidderminster Civic Society made the appeal for old property deeds as part of the lottery-funded Historic Kidderminster
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Fond farewell paid to school secretary
A MUCH loved secretary has bid an emotional farewell to colleagues and students after leaving the Wolverley school she has worked at for 34 years. Jean Hunt, who has served under six different headteachers during her time at Heathfield School, is looking
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Store aims to cut road jams
A KIDDERMINSTER supermarket is looking to introduce changes to its car park to ease traffic flow and prevent jams. Sainsbury's has submitted a planning application to Wyre Forest District Council to make modifications to the layout of the existing car
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Marine marvel back at Glades
ROBOSHARK, a six-feet long working mechanical model of one of the marine killers, is making a return visit to Wyre Forest Glades next Friday, July 29. Would-be swimmers need to book for the three one-hour sessions, including a family one, which run
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Initiative would cut journey times for cancer patients
REPRESENTATIVES of cancer patients and their carers are backing a campaign to bring radiotherapy services to Worcestershire. Wyre Forest Patient and Carer Group is among organisations supporting Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust's efforts to
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Advice line in volunteer call
AN ENTERPRISING Bewdley teenager has set up an advice line and website for victims of anti-social behaviour. Project manager, Chris Edwards, of Wassell Drive, has been busy working on the innovative scheme since March and is eager to recruit volunteers
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New face at helm
A MAN who spent 50 years working in the engineering industry is the new president of Kidderminster and District Lions Club. Colin Hill, 65, of Broadwaters, succeeded Jeff Pardoe at the helm of the organisation during a social event at Stourport Day
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Attacker fails to cut jail term
A MAN who launched an unprovoked late-night attack, involving "mindless violence", on two brothers outside a pizza shop has failed to win a cut in his jail term. Joseph Smith, 21, of Watery Lane, Stourport, was jailed for two years three months at Worcester
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Keeping eagle eye on multiple births
YOUNGSTERS and parents from a popular district club have had some fun thanks to a visit from a feathered friend during a special activity day. Members of Wyre Forest Twins and More Support Group, which was formed seven years ago, got together for the
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Store revamp
MARKS & Spencer has completed refurbishment of its Kidderminster store. Cookery demonstrations and live music accompanied the official launch of the enhanced premises last Thursday. Upgrading work in the 22,000 sq ft store has included installation
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Charity cash
COMPASSION in World Farming raised £152.30 from a street collection in Kidderminster.
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Road closed for repairs to cables
A KIDDERMINSTER road has been closed for a week so emergency cable repair work can be carried out. Central Networks started the work on Tuesday, leading to the closure of Goldthorn Road as they worked on an underground cable fault at its junction with
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MPs to debate tunnels scheme
THE battle to save Wolverley's Drakelow Tunnels site from a controversial training centre development has been taken to Westminster. Wyre Forest MP, Dr Richard Taylor, has secured a House of Commons adjournment debate to "raise the profile" of the historic
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Fun for family at station open day
A FUN-fuelled family day out is on the agenda at Bewdley Fire Station this weekend. An open day to raise awareness of various hazards and the duties of a fire officer will provide an informative event for people of all ages on Saturday. A range of
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Labour fury at robes proposal
A ROW has broken out between Stourport town councillors after it was agreed that almost £2,500 should be spent on ceremonial robes for members. Conservative councillors have been discussing the plans for the past two years as a way of distinguishing
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Patience is key for this diamond couple
A COOKLEY couple have proved diamonds really are forever as they celebrate 60 years of marriage this week. Norman and Mary Greenfield, of Bridge Road, will mark the occasion today with their daughters at Brockencote Hall Hotel in Chaddesley Corbett
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Host of star names for festival
CELEBRITIES from the worlds of showbiz, literature and music are heading for Bewdley as the town gears up for its annual celebration of the arts. A starry line-up has been announced for the nine-day Bewdley Festival, which this year runs from Friday
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Raising cuppa to aid charity
RESIDENTS and staff at a Kidderminster sheltered accommodation complex put their feet up and enjoyed a cuppa to raise money for charities helping to save lives. More than 30 people from Arch Hill Court, in Orchard Street, relaxed with a drink and cake
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New guide to forest walks
AN author has revisited one of his earlier works, updating it to provide a comprehensive guide to walks around the Wyre Forest and surrounding area. John Roberts's Exploring Wyre Forest & Severn Valley updates his Daywalks: Wyre Forest, published in
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Police target estate's yobs
POLICE are to target anti-social behaviour on a Kidderminster estate after residents highlighted problems. Youngsters playing ball games, including golf, in Conningsby Drive, Franche, was among the complaints made at a Partners and Communities Together
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Man jailed for assaults on women
A VIOLENT Kidderminster man assessed by a judge as a public danger has been jailed for four years at Worcester Crown Court. Clifford Hodgkins squeezed his girlfriend's throat during a row and punched her mother in the face, breaking four teeth. He
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Time to play at being junior 007
A CHILDREN'S mission, should they choose to accept it, will be to boost their reading skills by playing at being special agents. Stourport Library is launching Mission Possible, as part of the National Reading Challenge, on Tuesday. Aimed at four
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Summer fun for children
CHILDREN with special needs in Kidderminster have somewhere to go for fun activities during the summer holidays. Places are still available on a playscheme being run by Worcestershire County Council's early years and childcare service at Birchen Coppice
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New chapter for art project
THE finishing touches have been put to an unusual new community art project in Kidderminster. Wyre Forest District Council has teamed up with St George's First School in the town and local artist, Kate Wrigglesworth, to reveal a new solid oak storytelling
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Bid to tackle snarl up spots
A TOP 10 list of highways nightmares has been compiled by a Kiddermin-ster councillor in a bid to stamp out traffic flow problems and prevent accidents. Councillor Marcus Hart, who represents the St John's ward on Worcestershire County Council, has
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Call for patience over closures
ROAD closures look set to cause disruption for drivers over the coming weeks. Worcestershire County Council is calling on residents to remove their cars and avoid Lorne Street and Lea Street before vital resurfacing work is carried out. The road will
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Carpet industry and wildlife inspire play
KIDDERMINSTER'S carpet industry and Bewdley's safari park have inspired a short play that will tour Worcestershire in the autumn. Look, No Hands was one of the winning entries in the "Worcestershire Wise" competition run by Swan Playwrights, who meet
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Author to sign copies of novel
AN author who spent part of his early childhood growing up in Kidderminster will be signing copies of his latest book in a Worcester bookstore this month. Lee Crompton has written Worlds Apart as a follow-up to his first novel, 12 Months. Likening his
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Charity stalwart is a jolly good Fellow
STALWART fund-raiser Margaret Griffin has received Cancer Research UK's highest award in recognition of more than 40 years dedicated service. The interior designer from Hartlebury, who founded the charity's Wyre Forest committee 41 years ago, has been
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Edna shares group's birthday milestone
A LIFELONG member of a Kidderminster performing group has celebrated her 90th birthday in the same year the group marks its 90th milestone. Edna Church, a member of Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society (KODS) enjoyed the occasion with family
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Kathyrn hits right note with judges
KIDDERMINSTER singer and dancer, Kathryn Knight, hit the right note with judges to win a Midlands-wide competition that gave her the chance to show her talent. The 21-year-old earned £1,000 as she carried off the Tamworth Arts Club Musical Theatre
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Giving children best start in life
KIDDERMINSTER parents have been invited to take advantage of a host of free services at a newly opened £1.2 million children's centre. Dr Richard Taylor, Wyre Forest's MP, cut the ribbon to officially open the SureStart building on the Birchen Coppice
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Safari park star of new TV show
A TOP Wyre Forest tourist attraction is to feature in a new television series beginning this weekend. The six-part programme, Safari Park, follows events at West Midland Safari Park, Bewdley, with the first episode being broadcast on ITV1 Central on
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Exhibitions
Museum, Bewdley - From Brush to Canvas, until August 28. Hat's Off, until July 30. Ceramicist Paul Hancox, until August 16.
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Three admit burglary
THREE men have pleaded guilty to conspiring to burgle properties, including in Kidderminster, between May and August last year. Prosecutor Graeme Simpson said the houses were in Clent Avenue, Birchen Coppice, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove Road, Romsley,
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Theatre
Festival Theatre, Malvern - Return to the Forbidden Planet, until Saturday. Alexandra, Birmingham - Bjorn Again. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, until September. RST, Stratford - Julius Caesar, Thursday (afternoon
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It's 99 up for twins
A FORMER Bewdley man and his brother - thought to be Britain's oldest surviving identical twins - have celebrated their 99th birthdays. John Flack, who was managing director of seed merchants, Clement Dalley & Co, in Kidderminster, brought up three
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Art on show at library
ARTISTS and crafts people who have banded together under an umbrella organisation have their work on show in Kidderminster until early next month. Wyre Forest Arts Forum Showcase 2006 runs in Kidderminster Library until Saturday, August 5, highlighting
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Wonder of woods
THE natural wonders of Wyre Forest woodland will be explained to people venturing out in two events being held on Sunday, July 30. As part of a series of summer activities, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is inviting families and adults to Chaddesley
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Bank vow on branch jobs
WORKERS at two Kidderminster banks owned by the same company have been assured their jobs are not in danger even if bosses decide to close one of their town centre branches. It was announced last month that all Woolwich branded branches would be phased
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Dustbin bugs anger woman
A KIDDERMINSTER woman who discovered maggots in her dustbin is calling for a more frequent rubbish collecting service. Kim Hastings, of Bucklands Drive, was dismayed to find her dustbin overrun with maggots and called on Wyre Forest District Council
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Caravan pitches plan is thrown out
AN application to site 24 touring caravan pitches at a Kidderminster farm has been turned down by planning chiefs. Plans, which included a toilet and washing block at Yew Tree Farm in Pound Bank, were discussed at Wyre Forest District Council's planning
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Welcome return to new look pub
A WRIBBENHALL couple whose eyes first met across a Kidderminster pub 48 years ago have returned to catch their first glimpse of the refurbished venue which brought them together. Roy and Irene Woster, of Meadow Rise, first met in Ye Olde Seven Stars
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Floral feast to mark jubilee
A POPULAR Wyre Forest club is hoping to bring a splash of colour to its 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend to boost a children's charity coffers. Stourport Floral Arts Club, which has 60 members, is filling the town's Methodist Church with a
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Garden opening to boost charities
EXOTIC plants and flowers normally found in sub-tropical climates are just some of the things on show at an Astley garden opening this weekend. Tim and Lesley Smith are throwing open the doors to their hidden treasure trove for the 12th year on Sunday
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New centre has quality
THE supervising architect on the Rhydd Covert project believes the district Scouts have a "quality" building that harmonises with its setting deep in the Wyre Forest. David Trewin, of Trewin Associates of Hagley, said: "It is a nice building in a nice
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Open house at Rhydd
MORE than 500 people representing a broad cross-section of the Wyre Forest community attended the official opening of the new Rhydd Covert activity centre on Saturday. It was the conclusion of a 20-month project to replace the former building torched
