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Supersub inspires Swifts
Dunstable Town 2, Stourport Swifts 4 SUPERSUB Alex Lavery inspired Stourport to a convincing victory at mid-table Dunstable. The visitors were trailing to an early strike until his 70th minute equaliser and Swifts then took control of the game. Mick
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Tesco store gets go ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL Tesco outline planning application for a new store in Stourport has got the go ahead. At a special Wyre Forest District Council Planning Development Control Committee meeting tonight nine councillors voted in favour of a new store at
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Cash-back gesture from Mercer fund
HUNDREDS of pounds given out to a good cause by Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club have bounced back as a cash windfall for the Back on Track Appeal. Every year the club hosts a 10k race at its Kingsway home and hundreds of runners help to raise
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Cash-back gesture from Mercer fund
HUNDREDS of pounds given out to a good cause by Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club have bounced back as a cash windfall for the Back on Track Appeal. Every year the club hosts a 10k race at its Kingsway home and hundreds of runners help to raise
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It's in the bag
VOLUNTEERS from Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club raised a staggering £1,050 by bag packing at Sainsbury's in Kidderminster last Saturday. A group of about 30 adults and children were on hand between noon and 4pm, with a bucket for donations
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Clinic recognises champion cuddlers
TWO volunteers held in "great affection" and appreciated by generations of family members have been recognised for their long service to a child health clinic. Joan Jones supported the health visitors at Cookley Village Hall for 50 years and Lilias Facer
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College rewards 'true survivor'
AN inspirational woman who continued working for the elderly while being treated for cancer has been recognised for outstanding achievement. Trudi Davis, of The Birches, in Stourport, works as an activity co-ordinator at Astley Hall Nursing Home and
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Project team picks up building award
STOURPORT-based construction firm, Thomas Vale, is celebrating a win at the Local Authority Building Control - Built in Quality Awards. The company, working in partnership with Design Facilities Management Consultancy, a group within Staffordshire County
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Blood test system ain't broke
I feel a letter of support is called for regards Gill Atkin's letter. I have a blood test once a year. Last month I left home at 9.45am, went to the hospital, picked up a number, the sample was taken and I was back home by 10.30am. I don't think an
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Very good service
I use the drop-in centre at Kidderminster Hospital every two months and find it very good. I never have to wait more than 10-15 minutes and the nurses are lovely. B NICHOLAS Pound Green
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Reducing my choice
I share the concerns expressed by Gill Atkin regarding blood test changes. I am a primary school teacher in Sandwell and have to go for blood tests every few months. The only time I can attend the clinic is early in the morning when it first opens so
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'Despicable' attack on 'vulnerable' teen
A 13-year-old boy described as "vulnerable" by police has been assaulted by three youths in what officers have slammed as a "despicable act". It happened near the Costcutter store on Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster, at about 11.30am on Sunday. The victim
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Areley Kings
VILLAGE HALL - The trustees will be holding their AGM on Monday, April 21 at 7.30pm. All welcome. WIVES - The AGM was held on February 14 at the Methodist Church, Astley Cross. A programme of events was presented and it was elected that there will
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Poor repairs add to road problems
AS a local councillor I regularly travel around the ward noting and reporting potholes and poor road surfaces drawn to my attention by residents. As you can imagine I have been very busy lately and the way things are going I don't think that they are
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Youngsters in driving seat
YOUNGSTERS from two Wyre Forest schools spent two days in the driving seat of a Formula 1 car during a lesson on safety. Pupils from Baxter College and Stourport Secondary School were visited by ex-professional motorcross racer, Tim Matthews. The driving
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Youngsters in driving seat
YOUNGSTERS from two Wyre Forest schools spent two days in the driving seat of a Formula 1 car during a lesson on driving safety. Pupils from Baxter College and Stourport Secondary School were visited by ex-professional motorcross racer, Tim Matthews.
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Online poll: Yes to DNA register
THE majority of Shuttle Online voters are in favour of a national database holding the DNA of every UK resident. In last week's poll 59 per cent of those taking part felt a database was a good idea, while the remaining 41 per cent voted against it.
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Reuse of spring cleaning clutter
WYRE Forest residents preparing to spruce up their homes are being encouraged to make any unwanted possessions available for re-use. Worcestershire County Council's waste prevention team wants people to think twice about what they throw out during their
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Harriers welcome Bull's boys
HARRIERS aim to stop the rot when they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Steve Bull and his Stafford Rangers side to Aggborough in a Blue Square Premier derby tonight (7.45pm kick-off). Mark Yates's team go into the game on the back of a four-game
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Harriers welcome Bull's boys
HARRIERS aim to stop the rot when they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Steve Bull and his Stafford Rangers side to Aggborough in a Blue Square Premier derby tonight (7.45pm kick-off). Mark Yates's team go into the game on the back of a four-game
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Hate crimes scheme launch
A NEW scheme is being launched in Wyre Forest to make it easier to report hate crimes. The Wyre Forest Hate Incident Partnership (WFHIP) will be concerned with crimes motivated by a hatred of an individual's colour, gender, religion, disability, age,
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New date for PACT meeting
THE Broadwaters PACT - Partners and Communities Together - meeting which was due to take place next Monday has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, March 25. It will take place at 7.30pm in the Salvation Army Centre, Queen Street. The main issues raised at
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Bikes marked to deter thieves
FIFTY bikes have been property marked in a free session for residents of Cookley and Wolverley. It took place at Cookley Scout Hut on Saturday. Members of the local policing team and Neighbourhood Watch marked the bikes with UV pens and stickers and
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Patrols should replace signs
WHILST recognising that control of parking during car boot sales is necessary, I am wondering which moron instigated the erection of 48 "no parking/waiting posts" in the Dunley Road/Pearl Lane/ Ribbesford area. They are a great eyesore, a wanton waste
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Backing for drop-in blood tests
I WOULD like to add my support for the movement to keep the drop-in system for blood testing at Kidderminster Hospital. The system works extremely well and requires a minimum of administration with no telephone calls or bookings. Compare this with my
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Saving time on blood tests
I heartily support Gill Atkin's views regarding the proposed introduction of an appointment system for blood tests. I live in Tenbury and need regular blood tests. The limited staffing at Tenbury Hospital means a long wait so I combine unpremeditated
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Call for free parking in Bewdley
CAR PARKING charges in Bewdley should be scrapped to attract more people to the town during ongoing road works, according to a town councillor. Health Concern town councillor, Derek Killingworth, addressed the town councillors during yesterday's council
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Quiz night for appeal
A SPECIAL Back on Track quiz night is all set for Friday, March 14, at Stourport Boat Club. Players can enter on the night at a cost of £10 per team for a team of up to four people. Questions will be suitable for all ages and will cover a range of topics
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Landscaping overdue at Burlish
TWICE a day, over the last 20 years, my wife or I have walked our dogs over the Burlish Top Nature Reserve. Sadly we no longer have the dogs, but we still, slightly less often, walk on the reserve. It is a credit to the people who look after it and
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Give way scheme for narrow street
BEWDLEY's Mayor has agreed to give her full support to a Give Way Scheme on one of the town's narrow streets. Residents, of Welch Gate, have called for the scheme in which traffic going down the street would be required to stop and give way to traffic
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Traffic lights delay madness
HAS anyone else noticed the massive car park effect happening in the morning at the Bewdley Road / Minster Road traffic lights at Stourport travelling from Bewdley direction? I realised what the problem was this week as I sat in a position where I could
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'Conflicted' council approves Tesco bid
A CONTROVERSIAL new Tesco store bid in Stourport has been recommended for approval by Stourport Town Council despite the grave concerns of some councillors. Many councillors complained of feeling "conflicted" over the outline planning application for
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YouthPACT surgery being launched
A NEW YouthPACT surgery is being launched in Kidderminster in response to complaints from young people that there is nothing for them to do. The fortnightly drop-in surgery is being run by community support officer, Vanessa Halford, at Kidderminster
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VIDEO: Prince Harry home
FOLLOWING his return from battle-torn Afghanistan, Prince Harry has been speaking frankly of his experiences. Yesterday the first three parts of an interview with the 23-year-old roayal were posted on the site. To see the next set of videos from the
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Go with the Flow appeal
PEOPLE in Stourport are wanted to help put on a spectacular show that will mark the completion of the restoration of the town's canal basins. The Flow Festival will be a large weekend celebration that will also launch the basins as a tourist destination
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Home fire alert
COOKING fumes set off an automated smoke alarm in a residential home yesterday. Kidderminster firefighters from white watch responded to an alert at a house on the Habberley estate at about 6.30pm. Crew members spent 10 minutes checking the scene but
