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'Nick The Blog' - NEW Kidderminster music scene (Part1)
NICK THE BLOG - BLOG 3 Welcome humans! This time I'm going to talk to you about music from the town of Kidderminster, but not about the music of the past, I'm talking about the music of the present. I've been investigating and discovered a new generation
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'Nick The Blog' - NEW Kidderminster music scene (Part1)
NICK THE BLOG - BLOG 3 Welcome humans! This time I'm going to talk to you about music from the town of Kidderminster, but not about the music of the past, I'm talking about the music of the present. I've been investigating and discovered a new generation
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Pupils' growth industry
GREEN-fingered pupils have been growing their own blooms for a school flower show. Year four children at Burlish Park Primary School, in Stourport, were each given a hyacinth bulb to take home in a plant pot and grow, in October. Before the pupils broke
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Hartlebury
HARTLEBURY COMMON LOCAL GROUP - On February 11, John Robinson, retired warden of the Wyre Forest and award winning photographer spoke on The Natural History of the Wyre Forest. He showed around 100 slides separating the Wyre Forest into woodland, woodland
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Cookley
WI - Mrs Jeanne Round welcomed 33 members, including new member Mrs Jean Keeble, and three visitors to the February meeting. Mrs Irene Bonner and Mrs Sue Bennett have recently become grandmothers. Members elected the president and secretary for members
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Debate ends in tax rise pegged to 2.5%
THE average Wyre Forest household will stump up an extra £56 this year after councillors voted for a 2.5 per cent council tax increase. Wyre Forest District Council approved the Conservative budget, backed by the Liberal group, after a lengthy and often
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Judge issues arrest warrant
A JUDGE has issued a warrant for the arrest of a care worker accused of thefts from pensioners. Rachel Grimes, 33, of Usmere Road, Kidderminster, failed to turn up at Worcester Crown Court for a pre-trial hearing. She is accused of stealing two gold
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Society tribute to English great
KIDDERMINSTER Choral Society are set to present a concert of English music at Kidderminster Town Hall next weekend. The concert, entitled This Sceptred Isle, will include works including A Sea Symphony, composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Blest Pair
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Student has all the right ingredients
A CULINARY whizz from a Wyre Forest secondary school will be cooking up a treat at a forthcoming food competition. Laura Alton, 15, has swapped her pencilcase for the apron to take part in Rotary Young Chef 2008. The Wolverley CE Secondary School teenager
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HEATH
HEATH Norman Edward 10.03.41 Birthday wishes sent today not in the usual way, but written in gold on a cloud above sent to you Norman with all my love Miss you so much God bless until we meet again Kathleen x Published in paper 06/03/2008
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HAMPTON
HAMPTON Chris The Boss Love always Dave, Hilary, Tony, Tim, Mom P X Published in paper 06/03/2008
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COSS
COSS Marjorie 07.03.25 Forever in our hearts and thoughts Love John and family Published in paper 06/03/2008
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COSS
COSS Nigel 08.03.65 Loved and missed always Love John and family Published in paper 06/03/2008
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GOLDING
GOLDING Raymond 3.3.37 We think of you everyday God Bless Helen, Children and Grandchildren Published in paper 06/03/2008
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HANNON
HANNON Sheila Mary Born 5th March 1933 Sadly passed away on 26th February 2008 at Worcester Royal Hospital after bravely fighting a long illness. She will be sadly missed by husband Ken and family. The funeral will take place at St Leonard's Church
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PATRICK
PATRICK Vera Loving Mother, Nanny and Great Nan passed away in her sleep on 27- 2- 08 Doreen, Dave & family wish to thank everyone for attending Vera's Funeral. Also for the generous donations given in aid of St. Peter's Church, c/o Edwin Harris &
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MCCARTHY
MCCARTHY Irene Mother to Christine and Nana to Kitty and Heather. Passed away 1st March 2008. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. For funeral arrangements please contact Edwin Harris and Sons, 1 Crane Street, Kidderminster
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PONSFORD
PONSFORD. Valda of Stourport. Passed away peacefully at Kidderminster Hospital on February 26th. Funeral service and cremation at Worcester Crematorium, 12.30pm on Thursday March 6th. Family flowers only, donations for Kemp Hospice. c/o B. Ince, Funeral
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STOKES
STOKES. Joyce Edna. Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on March 3rd 2008 aged 95 years. For funeral arrangements please contact Edwin Harris & Sons, 1 Crane Street, Kidderminster DY11 6XT. Tel. 01562 822625. Published in paper
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ELLIOTT
ELLIOTT. Doris Louisa. Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on February 27th 2008 aged 90 years. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Kidderminster on Tuesday March 11th 2008 at 2.30pm. Flowers are welcome c/o Edwin Harris & Sons
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RATCLIFFE
RATCLIFFE. Raymond John. Passed away peacefully at High Habberley Care Home, Kidderminster on February 29th 2008 aged 90 years. Funeral service at Stourbridge Crematorium on Wednesday March 19th 2008 at 11.00am. Family flowers only please but donations
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BENNETT
BENNETT. Peter John Paul. Passed away on February 24th 2008 aged 71 years. Funeral service at St Ambrose Church, Kidderminster on Wednesday March 12th 2008 at 10.30am, followed by burial at Kidderminster Cemetery. All flowers are welcome c/o Edwin Harris
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BANCROFT
BANCROFT. Dorothy Beatrice passed away peacefully at home on 4th March 2008, aged 78 years. Loving wife of Arthur, mother of Mark and Andrew, grandmother of Nicola and Matthew. Funeral service to be arranged. Enquiries to: A Hoskins & Son, 220 Marlpool
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BALDWIN
BALDWIN Debbie nee Holmes of Dunley passed away peacefully at home on 2nd March 2008, aged 37 years. Dearly loved and sadly missed by her new husband and all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Saturday 8th March at 3.00pm at St Mary's
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ROBSON
ROBSON Freda Formerly of St. Cecilias Close Passed away at The Shrubbery Nursing Home on 27th February 2008 Any enquiries contact Pat Hill Tel. 01562 757724 Published in paper 06/03/2008
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CRUMP
CRUMP Derek It has been 5 years 8th March As life goes on without you and the weeks turn into years they hold a thousand memories and a million silent tears Forever in our thoughts Marg, Martin & Family Published in paper 06/03/2008
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WILSON
WILSON Clarice Remembering a devoted Mother who passed away, March 9th 1998. Always in the thoughts and hearts of her loving family "Always there when needed and still sadly missed" Goodnight God bless Published in paper 06/03/2008
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SALT
SALT David Joseph March 6th 2007 One year today Smiles may hide my sadness, tears I can wipe away But the heartache I felt in losing you, is still with me today Love Mom x Published in paper 06/03/2008
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KNIGHT
KNIGHT Ellie 06.03.07 Happy 1st Birthday lots of love and kisses Mommy and Daddy xxx Published in paper 06/03/2008
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MEACHAM
MEACHAM Bill Happy 70th Birthday Love from Eunice, Belinda, Ricky, William and Elle-May Published in paper 06/03/2008
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ARCHER
ARCHER Rosie 06.03.92 Happy 16th Birthday Lots of love Mum, Dad, Sam,Tom, Katie, Blue, Poppy, Daisy, Primrose, Blossom, Beau XXX Published in paper 06/03/2008
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MAYNER
MAYNER Gary 9th March 1968 Happy 40th To a super Husband and Daddy Lots of love Em, Ellie and Gracie xxxx Published in paper 06/03/2008
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REWBURY
REWBURY Megan 06.03.01 Happy Birthday Special Girl Love Nanny Rewbury xx Happy Birthday Megan Hugs and kisses Daddy xx Published in paper 06/03/2008
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BRAGG
BRAGG Natasha Best wishes for a Happy Birthday Love from Mom, Dad and Katrina Published in paper 06/03/2008
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FORD
FORD Amy 10.3.08 Happy 16th Birthday All our love Mom, Super Dad, Dude, Digger, Inka Published in paper 06/03/2008
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EVERLEY
EVERLEY Joseph Congratulations on your 18th Birthday Lots of love from Mom, Dad and Alex xx Published in paper 06/03/2008
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PARKES
PARKES Adele 08.03.68 Happy 40th Birthday All our love Nigel, Charlotte, Luc xxx Published in paper 06/03/2008
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TURNER
TURNER Amy Happy Birthday now you are 30 Love Mom Published in paper 06/03/2008
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AMIES
AMIES Samuel 10.03.07 Happy 1st Birthday All our love Mummy, Daddy & Jacob xxx Published in paper 06/03/2008
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GODSELL
GODSELL Wayne 5.3.87 Happy 21st Birthday To a wonderful son Lots of love Mom, Dad, Kimberley and Ashleigh Published in paper 06/03/2008
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FIELD
FIELD Gary 8.3.08 Happy 40th Love from Mom, Dad, Deb and Kate xx Published in paper 06/03/2008
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DAVIS MIL
DAVIS Tony 7-3-1958 Happy 50th Birthday "Cutie" Love MIL Published in paper 06/03/2008
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DAVIS
DAVIS Tony 7-3-1958 Happy 50th Birthday Babe Love you loads Julie XX Published in paper 06/03/2008
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DAVIS
DAVIS Tony 7.3.1958 Happy 50th Birthday Dad Love Sam, Claire and Stu X Happy 50th Birthday Grandad Lots of love Ryan X Published in paper 06/03/2008
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SOUTHALL
SOUTHALL Debbie nee Monk Happy 40th Birthday 6th March Love Mum, Dad, Lisa, Vicki, Andy and T'onah Published in paper 06/03/2008
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SOUTHALL
SOUTHALL Deb All our love Sugar Mummy on Your 40th birthday Love Andy and Josh Published in paper 06/03/2008
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WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS Mark Happy 40th Birthday Lots of love Mum, Dad, Claire xx Published in paper 06/03/2008
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MAGRO
MAGRO Antonio Happy 21st Birthday! Have a great time in Japan! Lots of love and best wishes From all staff and friends at Mariantonia House. Lucy, Karen, Debi, Gabor & Tina. Sandra, Ian, Vncent, Kay, Heidi, Mel, Madeleine, Mitchell, Chris, Tracy
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MOULE
MOULE Shaun Happy Birthday now you are 40 Love Mom Published in paper 06/03/2008
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BINGHAM
BINGHAM Gordon 7.3.38 Best wishes on your 70th Love from All the family xx Published in paper 06/03/2008
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MAGRO BEST RADA HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MAGRO Antonio Wishing you a fantastic 21st Birthday! 4.3.08 Immensley proud of you and of your achievements Have the BEST time in Thailand and good luck in Japan! Don't forget, Its all about the journey and the memories! x Wishing you every success in
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PARMENTER
PARMENTER Zailee 11.03.95Teenager at last Always a star Lots of love Mom, Conal and Lewis xx Published in paper 06/03/2008
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PARMENTER
PARMENTER Zailee 11.03.95 Happy 13th Birthday Teenager at last! Love always Gran, Grandad, Ellen, Scott and bump Published in paper 06/03/2008
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NEAL
NEAL David Graham 10.03.1926 Thinking of you on your Birthday Love always Doreen and Graham Published in paper 06/03/2008
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TURNER
TURNER Fayette She made everything beautiful, yet she was so beautiful herself. A loving Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother and a loving Wife. A role model for anyone with this terrible illness, she will always be in our broken hearts For further
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PARIDGE
PARIDGE Terence John Passed away 29th February 2008. Aged 61 years. Sadly missed by wife Pam, mom Freda and brother Kenneth. Funeral service will be held at Redditch Crematorium on Friday 14th March at 11.45am. No flowers, donations for Diabetes UK may
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WILKS
WILKS. Doris nee Morris of Bewdley. Passed away peacefully at home on 2nd March 2008 after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of John, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed. Funeral service at St Leonard's Church,
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SMITH
SMITH Joyce of Queensway, Wribbenhall Bewdley passed away peacefully at Summerdyne on February 28th aged 78 years. Loving wife of George and Mom of Andy and Abi. Funeral service and Cremation at Stourbridge Crematorium 10.20am on Friday March 7th, family
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TURNER
TURNER. Fay. Formerly Baynton. Funeral service to take place at St Bartholomew's Church, Areley Kings on Monday March 10th 2008 at 11.15am followed by cremation at Worcester Crematorium. Family flowers, and donations for Cancer Research UK and the Millbrook
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WHITEFOOT
WHITEFOOT Marjorie of Wribbenhall passed away peacefully at Kidderminster Hospital on February 27th aged 95 years. Loving Mother of Tony and Rose, devoted Nan and Great Nan. Funeral service at All Saints Church Wribbenhall 11.30am on Friday March 14th
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GRAY
GRAY. Joan Catherine of Stourport passed away peacefully at Worcester Hospital on 29th February 2008 aged 86 years. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she will be sadly missed by all her family. Funeral service to take place on Monday
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LEWIS
LEWIS. Charles of Stourport passed away peacefully at Worcester Hospital on 29th February 2008, aged 67 years. Beloved dad of Anita and Richard, and a loving grandad. Funeral service to be arranged. Enquiries to: A Hoskins & Son, 23 York Street, Stourport-on-Severn
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PEARSON
PEARSON Christine of Areley Kings, widow of George, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Worcester Royal Hospital on 29th February, 2008. Funeral service to take place on Friday 14th March at 12.00pm at St Bartholomew's Church. Family flowers only
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HAMPTON
HAMPTON Chris 09.03.07 Sadly missed, you' re in pain no longer. No more forms to fill in. Miss you always Love Dave Published in paper 06/03/2008
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TYLER
TYLER Fred 06.03.07 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, Id walk right up to heaven and bring you home again." Youre sadly missed; always in our hearts and thoughts. Joan, all the family and friends who loved you Published in paper
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SHELDON
SHELDON Frank 1912 - 2003 Missed and remembered With love by Edith, Tony and family Published in paper 06/03/2008
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HAMPTON
HAMPTON Christine 7.3.58 - 9.3.07 Words cannot explain how much we miss you You will always be in our hearts R.I.P Mum Matthew, Sammie, Sylvia, Paul,Irene, Andy, Joan, Richard, Philip, Sue and Family Published in paper 06/03/2008
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BARRATT
BARRATT Sandra 10.3.1960 Forever in our thoughts Nigel, Gavin, Stacey, Scott xxx Published in paper 06/03/2008
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GREGG
GREGG Alice & Frank Two very special people loved and missed by everyone Memories will never fade Remembered every dayGill, Norman and family Published in paper 06/03/2008
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Teams stay top
CHESS: Kidderminster's teams maintained their position at the top of both Worcestershire Leagues, despite only drawing the lates fixtures. In the First Division they were held 3-3 at home by Halesowen, while in Division Two Kidderminster had to settle
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Hearts First for Lloyd
TEACHER Lloyd Wallace, 55, is one hundreds of people taking part in this Sunday's Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k. The 55-year-old from Far Forest, has a close connection with the cause after being diagnosed with a congenital heart condition six years ago
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Hop Pole win league
TRIVIA: Hop Pole were crowned Bewdley League champions after beating Harriers 69-40. The newly crowned champions took advantage of second placed New Inn's 58-40 loss to Mughouse. Wyre Forest league leaders Rising Sun suffered a surprise 67-60 loss to
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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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Hunt vents Fitter fury
MANAGER Neil Hunt has hit out at midfielder Simon Fitter, who returned to Swifts' BGB Southern League Midlands Division One rivals Evesham United last week. The midfielder returned to the club he quit only a month go after the league leaders put in a
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Swifts fail to build on Gill's opener
Stourport Swifts 1 Barton Rovers 2 BARTON bagged their first win of the year bringing an end to Stourport's four-match unbeaten run. But it was the home side who started the better with recent signing Shane Gill handing them the perfect start. There
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Yates orders strong finish
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates believes his troops can use Tuesday's 6-0 hammering of Stafford Rangers as a springboard to end the Blue Square Premier on a high. The Aggborough side blew away the gloomy clouds that had been hovering over the
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Mamble cum Bayton
WI - Arrangements are in hand for the 90th birthday celebration lunch on April 20 at Mamble Village Hall and for an outing to Angel Gardens, Clee Hill in May. The group meeting will take place on April 10 with Menith Wood as the host institute. There
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Kidderminster
CYCLING CLUB - There are two rides this Sunday. The A rides starts at 8am and climbs The Lawley Mountain, near Church Stretton. The B ride starts at 9.30am and visits Goons Hill near Abbotts Morten. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite
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Bartram's solid performance
CYCLING: Gary Bartram made a solid start to the new season at the Coalville Wheelers 25 mile time trial in Leicestershire on Sunday. The Wyre Forest CRC rider finished the course in one hour, four minutes and 37 seconds. Bartram will be joining team-mates
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Landlady won’t give up on pub
THE landlady of a pub earmarked for demolition has remained defiant that the pub will remain open for the foreseeable future. Wyre Forest District Council planning chiefs last month gave delegated approval to a plan to demolish the Eagles Nest Pub in
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Winners love Valentine Day's event
GOLF: Over 100 entrants took part in Bewdley Pines GC's annual Valentine's Day event. The quartet of Dave Dalton, Maureen Bailey, Louisa Cashmore and Don Lawley won the competition with 98 points. Valentine's Day competition results: 1 Dave Dalton/Maureen
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Ladies are Wrekin havoc
HOCKEY: Stourport ladies continued their strong end of season form by defeating Telford and Wrekin 2-1 on Saturday. The team, who have already won promotion from the Midlands Division B this season, saw off a late burst of pressure by the home side.
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Wyre Forest winners in county reckoning
SIX representatives from the Wyre Forest district will find out if they are lucky winners at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Sports Awards tonight. The evening is a chance for sporting heroes, clubs and volunteers from the area to be celebrated for
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Mum’s campaign to boost carnival
A NEW recruit has volunteered to give a much-needed boost to Kidderminster's flagging carnival parade. Mother-of-five Kate Lane, from Broadwaters, is mounting a campaign to encourage many more people to take part in the procession of floats and walkers
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Yates orders strong finish
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates believes his troops can use Tuesday's 6-0 hammering of Stafford Rangers as a springboard to end the Blue Square Premier on a high. The Aggborough side blew away the gloomy clouds that had been hovering over the
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Big band sounds
MEMBERS of West Midland Light Orchestra are gearing up for a musical extravaganza. The group's At Home concert will be held at Stone Manor Hotel on Sunday next week. Formed nearly 30 years ago, the 40 strong orchestra, consisting of a big band with
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Soldiers set for freedom march
SOLDIERS who have seen frontline action in Afghanistan will proudly parade through Kidder-minster after it was announced their regiment would receive the freedom of the town. Town Mayor Mike Shellie has invited British Army troops from the Mercian Regiment's
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Fresh blow to unit's future
A ONCE leading mental health treatment unit has received a further blow to its future. Worcestershire County Council's cabinet members backed shutting the Lea Castle Centre in Wolverley, yesterday. The unit provides specialist treatment and assessment
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Safety fears over 'dangerous' trees
ELDERLY people living in retirement homes are at risk of being killed by falling trees, one of the residents has claimed. John Williams, of Stephenson Place, in Bewdley, is concerned about overgrown trees and collapsed fencing on a strip of land at
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Town centre manager plans one to one talks
A NEW town centre manager brought in to boost trade and investment in Kidderminster is vowing to "drive" improvements across the board. Jackie Roberts has been hired by Wyre Forest District Council to help build links with existing businesses and encourage
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Xtra value from your Shuttle
GET that bit extra online from your Shuttle/Times & News with shuttleXtra, our website's new leisure section for the weekend. Read interviews with stars of cinema and TV, keep up with lifetsyle trends and check out health matters. This week, we talk
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Hits all the way at pop showcase
TRIBUTES to some of the biggest pop stars and soul singers will perform in an all-star concert at Kidderminster's Gainsborough House Hotel. Upfront Entertainments are kicking off the first in a series of eight showcase events tonight. Taking to the
