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On trail of lost town breweries
I WONDER if anyone knows anything about the Radcliffe or Bullus breweries of Kidderminster. I've got a couple of beer bottles with the name engraved in the glass. When were they still trading etc.? ROSIE LANGDON Dahlia Cottage Clows Top 07813 717082
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New man at Tory helm
THE newly-elected Wyre Forest Conservative Association (WFCA) chairman wants more young people involved in politics - and a Tory Wyre Forest MP in Westminster. Ken Prosser, a married father-of-three, also said he wants the association's more than 350
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Would-be trailer thieves strike
THIEVES were caught red-handed trying to steal a car trailer while the female owner was busy tending horses. The blue Ford Ranger pickup, which had a trailer attached to it, was parked on Wolverhampton Road, Cookley, while the victim was tending her
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Fond tributes to ‘generous’ Dizzy
THE family and friends of a man who died on the notorious A449 Kidderminster to Worcester road have paid tribute to the "generous" 25-year-old. Matthew Dyson, known to friends as Dizzy, loved extreme sports, music festivals and spending time with his
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Election issue
WITH the local council election coming up in May, an issue causing a major concern is the number of potholes in Stourport. Local councillors have done little to deal with the problem which has left motorists fuming and cyclists like me in danger. GARY
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Another river view
IN the February 21 edition of the Shuttle, Stephen Clee was reporting on the damage to the riverbanks that would affect Bewdley Football Club. Not a single reference was made about the residents of Seven Bank Park which is right opposite the football
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Dragging feet on utility upgrades
THE letter Trying to minimise utility work impact' (Shuttle, March 6) from four Conservative councillors was bound to produce some political sparring which was seen in The Shuttle the following week. However, what struck me about the original letter
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Groundhog day at Comberton
I UNDERSTAND that the work to be done on Comberton Hill in Kidderminster over the Easter period is, in fact, resurfacing to the carriageway, not work by Severn Trent ( who by digging the road up so many times over the past two years must have wrecked
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Beauty Students in the Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Beauty students at Kidderminster College have turned their Butterfly Rooms base into a blushing shade of pretty pink as they raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. Portia Foster, Beauty Co-ordinator at the college said: "As part of our Breast
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Stone
WI - President Margaret Mills welcomed 31 members and four visitors. Members were reminded of the group meeting on March 19 and annual council meeting on March 27. The August outdoor meeting will be at Coughton Court on August 6 between 11am to 3.30pm
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Wyre Forest
RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION - The group will be having a seven mile walk around Bromyard on Sunday. Meet at 10am at the Vale Road car park, Stourport. Take a packed lunch. All welcome. Telephone Roger on 07969 095419 for more details.
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Chance to join ‘carnival royals’
SPRINGTIME in Germany was enjoyed by Kidderminster Carnival Queen Charlotte Berring-ton who was guest of honour at Husum's annual Crocus Festival. The 17-year-old led a six-strong group to Kidderminster's twin town, where the highlight of the five-day
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Godfrey brace secures point for Bewdley
JOINT manager Craig Payton praised utility man Russell Godfrey for his impact as Bewdley Town FC kept their hopes of securing second place in the West Midlands League Premier Division alive. Godfrey's brace ensured that Town came from two goals down
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In training for appeal
A SPONSORED junior training night at Stourport Hockey Club raised more than £350 for the Back on Track appeal. Fran Moss, ladies first team captain and junior coordinator at the club, organised the event and 60 children turned out to sharpen their skills
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THOUGHTS OF AN OLD CODGER!
As I have mentioned recently I have been building my family tree (slowly!) and this has set me thinking about my own "olden days" not just those of my forebears. Although not quite in my dotage yet I do go back a long time and can remember events from
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THOUGHTS OF AN OLD CODGER!
As I have mentioned recently I have been building my family tree (slowly!) and this has set me thinking about my own "olden days" not just those of my forebears. Although not quite in my dotage yet I do go back a long time and can remember events from
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Foal found dead in river
A ONE-DAY-OLD foal reported stolen has been found dead in a river. The foal was reported stolen from a secure field in Timber Lane, Stourport, between 6.30pm on March 5 and 11am on March 6. The animal was found dead in the River Stour, close to where
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Postal history up for grabs
PUNTERS can get their hands on a piece of postal service history when a postcard fair comes to town. The sales fair drawing in sellers from across the UK is being hosted at Kidderminster Railway Museum, in Station Approach, on Easter Monday. Would-be
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Youth radio gets broadcast licence
A YOUTH community radio station run for young people by young people has been given a significant boost from independent regulator, Ofcom. Youthcomm Radio covering Wyre Forest and run by Worcestershire County Council's Youth Support service for eight
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No Fun of the Fair
Thanks to the dictates of the 1-eyed monster, TV scheduling, we found ourselves Stevenage-bound on a wet and miserable Thursday. The weather was perhaps indicative of the fact that as far as viable targets are concerned we are just treading water. Being
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No Fun of the Fair
Thanks to the dictates of the 1-eyed monster, TV scheduling, we found ourselves Stevenage-bound on a wet and miserable Thursday. The weather was perhaps indicative of the fact that as far as viable targets are concerned we are just treading water. Being
