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Soldiers' warm welcome
PROUD soldiers who just months ago were exchanging bullets with the Taliban in Afghanistan have received a rousing Wyre Forest welcome. Cheering crowds waved on soldiers of the 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters) as they marched
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Help at Gilgal
I HAVE a suggestion for the Gilgal bottleneck at Stourport. Could drivers indicate their intentions of going towards either Hartlebury or Mitre Oak and then get either well over to the left or right accordingly, unless the vehicle is too large. If this
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Light scheme for Bewdley bridge
BEWDLEY bridge could be set for a transformation if an offer from a local firm to design lighting for it gets the green light. The company, which does not yet want to be named, have offered to design and set up the lightning at no cost. The offer, which
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Criticism
I quite enjoy blogging because I like to have discussions and, unlike some, I am not impervious to a well reasoned contrary opinion. What I do find objectionable is invective in place of a valid contradiction.E.g.'Anal' as used by one 'commentee'. Let
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Criticism
I quite enjoy blogging because I like to have discussions and, unlike some, I am not impervious to a well reasoned contrary opinion. What I do find objectionable is invective in place of a valid contradiction.E.g.'Anal' as used by one 'commentee'. Let
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Diesel spill like "a river"
RUSH hour drivers faced delays after a bus broke down spilling "a river" of diesel on a busy road, yesterday. A bus taking people to Birmingham started having engine trouble in Oxford Street, Kidderminster, near Morrisons supermarket, at 5.45pm
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Sultry summer looks
REFRESH your make-up bag and check out this season's upcoming beauty looks with our round-up of the hottest trends for spring and summer 2008. By Lisa Haynes FORGET the spring cleaning. Put your feather duster to one side and concentrate on brushing
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Is your child running out of memory?
SOME children labelled unintelligent or inattentive at school may in fact have poor memories, new research suggests. We look at how parents can tell if their child has a memory problem, and what they can do about it. By Lisa Salmon CHILDREN who
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SNAPPED!
JUDGING by the splashes on his suit, it looks like Neil Young was doing a spot of painting before taking to the Hammersmith Apollo stage.
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HIT MISS OR MAYBE?
IDA MARIA - STELLA OWING more than a little to Martha Reeves And The Vandellas' Jimmy Mack, Stella is the latest single from hotly tipped Norwegian, Ida Maria. Bags of punk attitude and fuzzy guitars make this a great single. MYSTERY JETS - YOUNG
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In the spotlight ... The Temptations
THE Temptations are a soul singing group formed in Detroit in 1960 (they were originally called The Elgins). By Andy Welch THE band has changed its line-up numerous times over the years but founding member, Otis Williams, has remained a constant
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Still, feisty, fearless and fun
SHE made her name as a steamy seductress with murder in mind in Body Heat back in the 80s, then went on to create roles which redefined Hollywood women as strong and sexy. Some 20 years later, Kathleen Turner, star of Romancing The Stone, Prizzi's Honour
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HMV TOP 10 SINGLES
1. Duffy - Mercy 2. Leona Lewis - Better In Time/Footprints In The Sand 3. One Republic - Stop and Stare 4. H Two O FT Platnum - What's It Gonna Be 5. Nickelback - Rockstar 6. Alphabeat- Fascination 7. Taio Cruz ft. Luciana - Come On
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DVD rental top ten
1 (-) Saw IV 2 (-) Rendition 3 (1) Stardust 4 (4) Run Fat Boy Run 5 (6) The Brave One 6 (2) The Invasion 7 (7) Mr Brooks 8 (-) The Heartbreak Kid 9 (9) The Kingdom 10 (8) Ratatouille Chart supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk
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Know your chemicals - a jargon buster
SIXTY per cent of women in the UK do not understand the potentially harmful effects of ingredients contained within common moisturisers and cosmetics. That's despite continued warnings from researchers, the study by DermaSalve Sciences shows. A massive
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Six of the best SatNavs
AN increasing number of cars are being supplied with SatNav as standard but the vast majority of these electronic atlases are sub-standard compared to standalone units produced by the specialists. By Peter Jenkinson THE SatNav market has exploded
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Gourmet veggie - it's too good for rabbits
FORGET nuts, tofu and bowls of what looks like rabbit food - today's vegetarian food is sexy and sophisticated enough to tempt even the most ardent meat-lover. Celebrate Veggie Month, sponsored by Animal Aid, by cooking up some delicious meals inspired
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Spring into summer trends
BANISH your winter wear and stock up on this season's looks with a round-up of the hottest trends for spring and summer 2008. By Lisa Haynes Now's the time to free ourselves from winter woollies and embrace some long-awaited summertime chic. Sunbeams
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Winning track to health
FLAGGING after February? Put a spring in your step and get out walking or even running - the easiest and cheapest form of exercise. Don't let marathon runners hog the limelight. As various charity races kick off across the country, we show you how to
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ON TOUR
DUE to demand, Neil Diamond has added another date to his UK tour this summer. The Jazz Singer will now play Wembley Arena on June 27. Go to www.seetickets.com for more details. Hotly tipped duo The Ting Tings are touring next month. They'll play Cardiff
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The Cave man returns
NICK Cave And The Bad Seeds released their 14th studio album Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! this week. The Australian musician tells all about the album and how it took shape and why he's fed up of talking about religion. By Rory Dollard WITHIN minutes of
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True story of crime and ambition
AMERICAN Gangster (Cert 18, 150 mins, Universal Pictures (UK), Thriller/Drama, also available to buy DVD £19.99/two-disc DVD £24.99/HD DVD £24.99) Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Ted Levine, Cuba Gooding Jr, Josh Brolin, Carla Gugino, Ruby
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Mouth cancer deaths prompt jab call
THE UK's leading dental charity is appealing to the Government to include boys in a planned vaccination programme to guard against the sexually transmitted HPV virus - after mouth cancer deaths related to the virus reached their highest ever level. The
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DVD retail top ten
1 (-) Stardust 2 (-) 101 Dalmatians 3 (-) Saw 4 4 (-) Elizabeth - The Golden Age 5 (5) Atonement 6 (2) Ratatouille 7 (3) Run Fat Boy Run 8 (-) Eastern Promises 9 (1) Resident Evil - Extinction 10 (-) Doctor Who: The Five
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DV D retail top ten
1 (-) Stardust 2 (-) 101 Dalmatians 3 (-) Saw 4 4 (-) Elizabeth - The Golden Age 5 (5) Atonement 6 (2) Ratatouille 7 (3) Run Fat Boy Run 8 (-) Eastern Promises 9 (1) Resident Evil - Extinction 10 (-) Doctor Who: The Five
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Why do diets fail?
Why do Diets Fail? When faced with a client desperate to lose weight, there is often evidence of several failed attempts at starting a diet only to fall at the first hurdle. I have also seen people who have yo-yo' dieted - losing weight rapidly and
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DVDs reviewed on shuttleXtra
THINKING of buying or renting a DVD? Check out shuttleXtra's reviews of the latest movies you can watch in your own home. It's just one of the features of your top online weekend leisure read. There's much more, from music and celebrity interviews to
