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Cup of Shock
It´s days like today which reinvigorate my love for football. Just when I thought that the only F.A. Cup upsets would be in the 3rd and 4th rounds. Just when I was starting to resign myself to the possibility of another Man United v Chelsea final, the
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Cup of Shock
It´s days like today which reinvigorate my love for football. Just when I thought that the only F.A. Cup upsets would be in the 3rd and 4th rounds. Just when I was starting to resign myself to the possibility of another Man United v Chelsea final, the
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Yates praises resurgent side
MANAGER Mark Yates was full of praise for his side as they made it two Blue Square Premier wins in a row by seeing off Grays Athletic 1-0 at Aggborough on Saturday read report.. Harriers avenged a 5-1 loss to the Essex side in August thanks to Darryl
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Yates praises resurgent side
MANAGER Mark Yates was full of praise for his side as they made it two Blue Square Premier wins in a row by seeing off Grays Athletic 1-0 at Aggborough on Saturday read report.. Harriers avenged a 5-1 loss to the Essex side in August thanks to Darryl
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Shining Knights ensures Harriers revival
Harriers 1 Grays 0 DARRYL Knights made it two goals in as many games as Harriers outplayed Grays in a one-sided Blue Square clash at Aggborough on Saturday. Knights shined during an impressive performance by the home side, who could have won by a
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Shining Knights ensures Harriers revival
Harriers 1 Grays 0 DARRYL Knights made it two goals in as many games as Harriers outplayed Grays in a one-sided Blue Square clash at Aggborough on Saturday. Knights shined during an impressive performance by the home side, who could have won by a
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Sound Advice - March
QUESTION: We are struggling to pay our mortgage since my husband lost his job. We have seen a company advertising which offers to buy properties but then you can remain in the property paying rent each month. Is this a good idea? ANSWER: There have been
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Cigarette end causes fire fears
TWO Kidderminster fire crews today responded to a report of a fire at Coral Bookmakers in Bewdley. The cellar of the Load Street premises was full of smoke when the crews arrived but there was no fire. Firefighters reported that a discarded cigarette
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Thinking of others
PUPILS at a Bewdley school raised £160 for charity when they dressed up for World Thinking Day. Youngsters at St Anne's CE Primary School organised a non-uniform day to raise money to help provide clean water for children in poorer countries. Guides
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A thankyou to the readers...
Hello Readers, Well, it has been an interesting couple of months in the blogging world to say the least! The more avid readers out there will have noticed that my last two blogs have received quite alot of negative feedback due to the subjects I have
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A thankyou to the readers...
Hello Readers, Well, it has been an interesting couple of months in the blogging world to say the least! The more avid readers out there will have noticed that my last two blogs have received quite alot of negative feedback due to the subjects I have
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Cat lover fashion show
A CAT lover from Stourport has organised a fashion show in aid of a Worcestershire pet charity. Julie Draper has arranged the show for Friday, March 28, to raise money for the Worcester and District branch of Cats Protection. The event will take place
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OS Outdoor Show ticket winners
THE winners of two tickets to the OS Outdoor Show at the Birmingham NEC were Allison Watson, Stourport; Chris Hawkins, Halesowen; Sharon Fenemer, Stoke Prior, near Bromsgrove; Clive Hough, Kidderminster and Lil Holton, Droitwich Spa.
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Two road traffic collisions
KIDDERMINSTER fire crews attended two road traffic collisions in the Hagley area last night. The first incident happened outside the Foley Arms pub in Hagley Road at 12.24am. Two crews from Kidderminster and one crew from Stourbridge were at the scene
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Collection for soldiers
SHOPPERS will have the chance to back British troops with a collection being held outside a supermarket. Lin Morris, 52, of Bewdley and her daughter, Rachel Green, 30, of Kidderminster will be outside the town's Tesco store in Castle Road from 4pm, on
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Refusal of new business in Stourport
AN application to turn a vacant shop in Stourport into a bar/restaurant has been recommended for refusal. The applicant's plans for the Bridge Street premises have been defended by members of Stourport Town Council who are concerned about the number
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Bid to secure castle
WYRE Forest residents are being called on to help secure the future of Hartlebury Castle now it is no longer the official residence of the Bishop of Worcester. There are fears the castle could be sold to a developer and closed to the public, even though
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Valentine cards net bail dodgers
VALENTINE cards and letters to bail dodgers proved a success during Operation Turn Up 2008, leading to 66 people being put back before the courts to face justice. West Mercia Constabulary has hailed this year's initiative to trace bail dodgers a success
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DVD retail top ten
1 (2) Resident Evil - Extinction 2 (1) Ratatouille 3 (-) Run Fat Boy Run 4 (7) The Mighty Boosh: Series 3 5 (4) Atonement 6 (-) Control 7 (-) Skins Series One 8 (5) Michael Clayton 9 (-) Monsterhouse/Surf's Up/Open Season: DVD
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DVD rental top ten
1 (-) Stardust 2 (-) The Invasion 3 (-) Elizabeth: The Golden Age 4 (1) Run Fat Boy Run 5 (-) Eastern Promises 6 (4) The Brave One 7 (5) Mr Brooks 8 (6) Ratatouille 9 (8) The Kingdom 10 (9) Knocked Up Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk
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SNAPPED!
Who'd have guessed it, Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood has gone all cultural on us! Here he is standing in front of his very impressive painting, A Study of Carlos and Darcey Rehearsing, which he donated to a fund-raising auction at the RA at Burlington Royal
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Duffy the chart slayer
Duffy this week released her hotly anticipated debut album, Rockferry. The Welsh songstress talks about her new-found fame and what it was like working with ex-Suede man, Bernard Butler. By Andy Welch She's "the new Dusty Springfield", as well as
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HMV TOP 10 SINGLES
1. Duffy - Mercy 2. H Two O FT Platnum - What's It Gonna Be 3. Nickelback - Rockstar 4. One Republic - Stop and Stare 5. Taio Cruz ft. Luciana - Come On Girl 6. Basshunter - Now You're Gone 7. Kylie Minogue - Wow 8. Westlife - Us
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'It's every parent's nightmare'
AS a spiralling toll of suicides in Bridgend raises concerns nationwide, campaigner Nick Wentworth-Stanley, whose son James killed himself last year, talks of his loss and why he set up a charity to raise awareness of the problem, in the hope it will
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Skilfully crafted thriller
RENDITION (Cert 15, 117 mins, Entertainment In Video, Thriller) Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Omar Metwally, Peter Sarsgaard, Alan Arkin, Igal Naor, Zineb Oukach, Moa Khouas. In the wake of a terrorist bombing, Egyptian-born
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GP info campaign by meningitis charity
FAMILY doctors across the UK are being urged to make sure they can provide the right support for patients struggling to cope with the impact of meningitis. This month, more than 11,000 GP practices across the UK are receiving information from the Meningitis
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HIT MISS OR MAYBE?
LEONA LEWIS - BETTER IN TIME A plinky plonky piano and some soaring strings make this single a much more saccharine and poppy offering than Bleeding Love. But you can't doubt this girl has got a gorgeous voice and it's all for a good cause - this is
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ON TOUR
Jack Johnson will be bringing his style of chilled out pop to a city near you this summer. His tour begins in Hyde Park, London, on July 2. Go to www.ticketmaster for more information. If you've not managed to get your hands on some tickets for the
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In the spotlight ... Angus and Julia Stone
Angus And Julia Stone are a brother-sister acoustic duo from Sydney, Australia, aged 21 and 23 respectively. By Andy Welch Angus And Julia Stone started making music separately in their teens but later began collaborating on each other's compositions
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Cars reveal Brits’ true colours
DESPITE endless traffic jams, motorway mayhem and the occasional road rage incident, research published this week reveals the UK is, in fact, a nation of calm and relaxed drivers who enjoy taking the "spiritual road" in life. According to fish4cars,
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How to look like a super star
STARS in your eyes this season? Five-point star motifs have been seen on the all the best-dressed celebrities in recent weeks. We show you how to get the starry look with the high street's best buys. By Lisa Haynes When Kate Moss donned a Chanel
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ASK THE EXPERT ...
Q: "I try to avoid my children consuming food and drink that contain additives. Should I be avoiding certain children's medicines for them too?" A: Anna Glayzer, co-ordinator of the Action on Additives campaign at the Food Commission, which has just
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Should you put your child on the stage?
After David and Victoria Beckham's three-year-old son Cruz showed off a breakdancing routine on stage with the Spice Girls, we look at whether a love of performing should be nurtured in young children through stage school and drama courses or whether
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Hayley's parent talk
ACTRESS Hayley Mills talks about her father Sir John as she releases a DVD of his best films and discusses growing from a precocious teen in The Parent Trap to an older and wiser woman of 61. By Kate Hodal Once upon a time, long before limelighted
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No Smoking Day charity incentive
WITH No Smoking Day 2008 taking place on Wednesday, the NHS Smokefree campaign is encouraging smokers to get sponsored to go smokefree. Any smoker who wants to quit and earn money for their favourite charity can sign up to www.justgiving.com/smokefree
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Epilepsy text service launched
ADVICE and information about epilepsy is now available at the touch of a button thanks to a new text message service launched this week. Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation, has introduced the new service to ensure advice
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Playing the Scarlett woman
NEW Yorker Scarlett Johansson seems to have a thing about playing British royals at the moment. In The Other Boleyn Girl she plays Mary, Henry VIII's mistress who is believed to have produced his son but never made it to queen. That honour went to her
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New weekly counselling column
A NEW columnist joins shuttleXtra this week to bring his counselling skills to online readers. John Sayer is 46 and has lived in Kidderminster for 10 years. He has a background in finance but changed his career direction six years ago and qualified
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WHAT IS COUNSELLING?
I AM often asked what is counselling'? Especially as a lot of people see it as having rather mystical overtones. Nothing could be further from the truth and in the simplest terms it is where a counsellor sees an individual in a private and confidential
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Xtra time for sport
GET up-to-the-minute match details as Kidderminster Harriers take on Grays Athletic at Aggborough today. shuttleXtra brings you the best of this weekend's local sport, as well as cinema, DVD and music news and lifestyle and health information. To follow
