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Changes to eye health
THE Worcestershire Association for the Blind and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) are holding a joint event later this month which may have an impact on the lives of local visually impaired people. The aim of the seminar
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WOODFIELD
WOODFIELD Jamie Happy 18th Birthday Lots of love Scott, Deb, Amy & Lucy x x x x Published in paper 17/09/2008
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WOODFIELD
WOODFIELD Jamie Happy 18th Birthday Loads of love from Mom, Dad & Sophie x x x x Published in paper 17/09/2008
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WOODFIELD
WOODFIELD Jamie Happy 18th Birthday Lots of love Nan & Grandad Bateman x x x x Published in paper 17/09/2008
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WARMAN
WARMAN Ernie The family of Ernest "Ernie" Warman would like to thank everyone for their kind words of sympathy, cards and donations to the Heart Foundation. Thanks also to James Giles & Sons, the Vicar, the caterers and Lyn for the flowers
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DENTON REA
DENTON Vic Sylvia, Philippa and Robert would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for all their kindness and support at this sad time. Many thanks to all the staff on Wards 2 and 5 at the Alexandra Hospital. Very special thanks to all the
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THE FAMILY LATE SHEILA FINN
THE FAMILY OF THE LATE SHEILA FINN Would like to thank all those who sent floral tributes, cards and messages of condolence. Monseigneur Graham for such a beautiful requiem mass. The choir and organist. Dr Sarkar and Churchfields Surgery. James Giles
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WESBURY
WESBURY Patricia Alice Nee Cahill Age 72 years. Passed away on Sunday 7th September 2008. Much loved Wife to David. Much loved Mum to Sue and Jo, and dearly loved by Jazz, Joe, Megan and Max her Grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by all her family and
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GIBBONS
GIBBONS Sean Son 15.11.1970 - 11.09.08 Dearest Son. Taken from us suddenly on the 11.09.08 aged 37 years. Will always be loved and never forgotten. We will meet again one day. We all miss you loads. God BlessLove Mom and Dad. X The funeral service for
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THORPE
THORPE John Grandad So sad you've gone Grandad Will miss having fun with you on the weekends. Love and miss you always Love from Grandson Daniel Published in paper 17/09/2008
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THORPE
THORPE John Beloved Grandad & Great Grandad We love and miss you more than words can ever say. You made us laugh so many times Now all we can do is cry Forever in our thoughts Love Paulet, David, Zac, Kyle and Troy. xx Published in paper 17/09/2008
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BULLIVANT
BULLIVANT Richard Dick Passed away peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday September 9th 2008 Aged 85 years Beloved Husband of Elsie and much loved Brother to Millie, Betty, Frederick and the late Ivy. Adored Uncle to Nieces, Nephews, Great-nieces
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RAYBOULD
RAYBOULD Peter Glynne Passed away peacefully on September 12th 2008, aged 67 years. Ever loving husband and best friend of Kath and sadly missed by all family and friends. Family flowers only, donations for We Are Macmillan Cancer Support and enquiries
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FRY
FRY John "Jack" Passed away peacefully on September 12th 2008, aged 81 years. Will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Beryl, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 23 September at
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FRY
FRY John Patrick To a very special Dad. Thank you for your heart of strength and your gentle wisdom. We will cherish our lives always because of your love. You will always have a place in our heart. It is not a goodbye; it's a "See you Later!"
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DAVIS
DAVIS Arthur 20-9-02 Golden memoriesSilently keptOf one we loveAnd will never forget Wife Marjorie & Family Published in paper 17/09/2008
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WOODFIELD
WOODFIELD Jamie Happy 18th Birthday Lots of love from Nan & Grandad Woody, Rach & Jon, Sue & Darren. x x x x Published in paper 17/09/2008
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HINTON
HINTON Louise Happy 21st 21st September With lots of love Mum, Dad and Vanessa x x x Published in paper 17/09/2008
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HINTON
HINTON Louise Happy 21st Birthday Louise Have a lovely time Love Nan x x x Published in paper 17/09/2008
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EADES
EADES Nathan Happy 21st Birthday 18th September 2008 Lots of love Mom, Paul, Charlie, Nan, Elaine & Peter xxx Published in paper 17/09/2008
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FERN
FERN Cara Joanna Happy 1st Birthday Love from All the family Published in paper 17/09/2008
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TREDWELL
TREDWELL Eva Margaret The family of the late Eva Margaret Tredwell would like to thank relatives and friends for their floral tributes, donations and messages of sympathy at this sad time. Published in paper 17/09/2008
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SCOFFIELD REA
SCOFFIELD Jim Lyn and family would like to say thank you for all the kind words, messages of sympathy and help and support on the death of Jim. Knowing how many care has helped us all. Also a big thank you to Angela and to all at REA's. Published in
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PRICE
PRICE June A wonderful wife, mother & nan. Sadly missed & forever in our thoughts Husband Ron & family Published in paper 17/09/2008
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STREET
STREET Joy Aged 77 Years Peacefully at the Princess of Wales Hospital on Saturday September 6th 2008. Beloved Mum to Sally and Steve a dearly loved Mother-in-Law to Keith and Jo. A special Nan to Emma, Ian and Francesca. The funeral service for Joy will
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GREEN
GREEN Terence Frank Passed away at home on September 4th 2008 aged 61 years. Sadly missed by all his family. Funeral service will take place at Redditch Crematorium on Monday September 22nd at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the
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NORMAN
NORMAN May In loving memory of May Norman who sadly passed away on September 9th 2008 aged 101 years. You will be greatly missed by all your family. May you rest in peace. Published in paper 17/09/2008
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JONES
JONES Mary Passed away peacefully on 11/09/08. Aged 48 years. Much loved Daughter, Mother, Grandmother & Sister. Will be deeply missed by all. Funeral service at Lodge Hill Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd September at 11.00 a.m. Published in paper 17
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THORPE
THORPE John Dad Died 12th September 2008 Really glad we had our time together. Deeply missed, you will never be forgotten. You will always be in our thoughts. Love and miss you always. Good night and God Bless Love Kevin and Fran Published in paper 17
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THORPE
THORPE JohnDad Passed away 12th September 2008 Sadly missed So many happy memories, you will never die in our hearts. Till we meet again Goodnight God Bless Loving Son Paul & Jen xx Published in paper 17/09/2008
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THORPE John Grandad & Great Grandad Sadly missed and loved by all Love you always and forever Linda, Chloe & Cameron Published in paper 17/09/2008
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CRISP
CRISP Doris Jean Formerly from Dodford. Passed away on 11.09.08 Aged 89 years At Worcester Royal Hospital Sadly missed by all. Funeral Enquiries to B. Ince8 Severnside South Bewdley Tel: 01299 403105 Published in paper 17/09/2008
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BENT
BENT Percival John "Percy" Devoted husband of the late Cecile Cis, a dearly loved Uncle and a good friend to many. Passed away peacefully on the 10th September 2008 at St Richards Hospice. Funeral service to be held at Worcester Crematorium
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FRY
FRY John Patrick To a very special Grandad Many memories are treasured as time goes on its way With many moments of laughter and happiness. Love surrounds us all every day with you in our hearts. God Bless Grandad The O'Donnell Grandchildren Published
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FRY John Patrick Jack Our Dad & Grandad Will be sadly missed as a dad and best friend. Will never be forgotten & in our hearts forever. Love Mark, Tracy, Emma & Richard. Published in paper 17/09/2008
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MURPHY RNLI
MURPHY Martin Died peacefully on September 8th 2008. Husband of Barbara, much loved father of Rebecca and Anna and grandfather of Siobhan and Neo. A Thanksgiving Service will take place at All Saints Church, Bromsgrove on Friday 19th September at 2.15
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FRY
FRY Jack Our Dad and Grandad You will be truly missed leaving a huge gap in our lives which will be filled full of our loving fond memories of you. Including your rubbish jokes! Our very own legend. Love from Carl, Lesley, Amy, Jack, Charlie, Sophie &
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Metal thefts arrests
FIVE people have been arrested on suspicion for stealing lead from a Bromsgrove school. Four men and a youth were arrested on suspicion of theft at Redgrove School, Shaw Lane, Stoke Prior, yesterday evening (Tuesday, September 16). All five remain
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Metal thieves strike at local schools
SCHOOLS in Bromsgrove have been targeted by callous thieves in a spate of metal thefts causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. Scrap metal raiders, cashing in on soaring prices, stole lead from roofs of first schools at Finstall, Millfields, Catshill
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Blow to town's revival plan
THE credit crunch and its knock-on effect on businesses is impacting on Bromgrove’s ambitious multi-million pound regeneration plan. Interest from developers in the town's Market Hall site has slowed after Marks and Spencer pulled out of negotiations
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Health day was a success
ALTHOUGH torrential rain washed out most of the events at the Droitwich Spa Health Day earlier this month, the Prostate Cancer Testing continued in the Community Hall. I would like to thank the three phelbotanists from the Droitwich Spa Hospital, all
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School hits back
WE were disappointed the Advertiser/Messenger chose to print a letter – ‘Education lottery’ that we know does not reflect our school today. Nevertheless, we understand you have a duty to publish opinions of people in society. We disagree with the opinions
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Not school I know...
IN response to ‘Concerned’ of Bromsgrove I don’t recognise anything stated in reference to North Bromsgrove High School. My son has been a pupil there for three years and I have found all the staff I have come into contact with to be hard working
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Supportive school
LIKE all schools North has its share of disruptive children whose bad behaviour can make life a misery for teachers and pupils alike. However, what I have observed is the constant efforts that staff (and management) make to tackle such behaviour while
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Some disruption
I TOO, the parent of an ex-North pupil, despair of the crazy situation whereby children who want to learn have to put up with unacceptable behaviour from their classmates. Not an obvious high-achiever my daughter was in the middle set classes and endured
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Passionate about Spa
I WAS disgusted to read the remarks made by Gerald Keyton-Leys referring to the people of Droitwich Spa as local hill-billies. Who does he think he is? A vast amount of people in this town appreciate Droitwich Spa's history, and without a town's history
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Unfair slur
IN response to Mr Keyton-Leys silly attack on Mark Heel, whom I have never met, it seems a pity Mr Keyton- Leys came to Droitwich in the first place. He should have gone to one of the many soulless towns in Worcestershire, and to describe people
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Forum fights on
IN reply to David Heath’s letter suggesting the Bromsgrove Forum for Older People have given up their fight for the parking concessions to be reinstated – nothing could be further from the truth. It is a pity he did not get his facts right. The fact
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Scapegoat cash
FROM which part of the overstretched budgets of Bromsgrove District Council will the £60,000 come from to pay one of its former employees who took them to an industrial tribunal? It’s not really £60,000 is it because there will be the legal fees of
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Drive departs
A VISIT to Droitwich Library highlighted what a petty and sad society we live in. Having used the computer, I later found that I had left my pen drive. I then discovered that someone had taken it. This may not seem a big issue except for the fact it
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Cares about Spa
WHILST often disagreeing with some of what Mark Heel writes about, at least he cares enough about Droitwich to put pen to paper on a regular basis. If nothing else he provokes a debate on issues that matter to local residents. The attack on him and
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So Spa, so great...
I CAME to Droitwich in 1960 and was stationed at Witton Camp for two-and-a-half years. I loved living in the town. Lots of little shops, people passed the time of day with you, you got to know most people by their first names and where they lived. As
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She didn’t say it!
I DON’T recall Julie Kirkbride MP saying she could prove MMR causes autism. I do remember her saying that those parents who had concerns and were shunning MMR should be allowed by the government to choose the single measles vaccine as is the case in other
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Spock’s service...
I WAS talking to a nice man fromBromsgrove District Council about the sweeping. To cut a long story short, he told me that he was about to mark working for the council for 30 years. He said his name was Trevor Hadley but they call him Spock. Through
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Help appreciated
I WOULD like to say a big thank you to the gentleman who helped me on Friday when my car broke down outside Asda. Also thank you to the lady and her two daughters who looked out for my young son and lent me her mobile phone so I could call for help.
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Wonderful lift
I WOULD like to thank the Bereavement Support Group based in Droitwich. I’ve attended this group for the past 18 months after the death of my husband and have met a great group of people, have been on short breaks, to shows, days out, pub meals, garden
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Save building
I HAVE spent most of my life in Bromsgrove and there is nothing I would like more than to see a successful redevelopment of the town centre. However, the news that the first step in this development involves the demolition of one of the few buildings
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Taking to the wing
DRAMATIC displays from one of the largest falconry exhibition teams in the UK will delight customers at Webbs in Wychbold on Sunday, September 21. Trevor Hill Falconry’s display team includes eagles, vultures, caracaras, hawks, falcons and owls. The
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Use the service
OF course we need a bigger and brighter Bromsgrove Post Office for our expanding town, particularly when there is a craze to close smaller post offices. However, it does not appear to be as busy with long queues as it was not long ago. They have
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Message from the Queen
RESIDENTS in Belbroughton, Catshill and elsewhere in Worcestershire, left reeling by the recent floods, have been sent a message of support from the Queen. She has sent a personal note to those affected by the rising waters through the Lord Lieutenant
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Barn dance
A BARN dance and a fish and chip supper is on offer at Lickey Parish Hall. The event, organised by the Bromsgrove and District Twinning Association, is being held on Friday, September 26, at 7.30pm. For further details contact Janet King on 0121 445 2802
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Making the area a better place to live
PARKING and anti-social behaviour were among the priorities chosen for debate at three Bromsgrove PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meetings held last week. At the Catshill and Marlbrook meeting the top three priorities chosen to be taken forward
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Leisure deal falls through
A PLAN to hand over the running of two popular leisure centres to a trust has collapsed due to differences in pay structures. After lengthy discussions to improve the facilities operated by Bromsgrove District Council through their transfer to a trust
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Two gents and their music
A GIFT-WRAPPED evening of quality favourites from two of the gentlemen of British musical theatre will be on stage at Redditch’s Palace Theatre later this month. With over 50 years of experience in show business between them, Gary Wilmot and
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Where to go
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. THEATRE: The RSC performs at the Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, on selected dates – A Midsummer Night’s Dream until Nov 13, and Hamlet until Nov 15. THEATRE: Mary Poppins, Hippodrome, Birmingham (to
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Ruby brings her songs to town
RUBY Turner, one of the UK’s finest soul singers, has recently launched her long awaited ‘Live at Ronnie Scott’s’ album. And there’s a good chance she’ll be singing some of the numbers when she appears at Bromsgrove’s Artrix on September 27 (8pm). Fans
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It's strictly for the youngsters
BALLROOM dancing could be an innovative way to help tackle obesity in children, at least that’s the opinion of Natalie Hyde-Bond from Worcester’s Groove Dance Studio. She’s introducing a children’s dance activity in Droitwich and Fernhill Heath
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Rocked off...
A NIGHT of rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia planned to hit the Artrix in Bromsgrove this Saturday (Sep 20) has been cancelled. The Rock Til Your Drop show had been due to feature a quartet of hit names from the past such as The Dakotas, Miss Billie
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Haunting memories
OVER the Rainbow, The Story of Eva Cassidy, comes to Worcester’s Swan Theatre on Thursday, September 25. Starring Faye Tozer, it is a poignant and moving story of Washington born singer Eva Cassidy who, at the time of her death was unknown outside her
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So delightfully dark and witty
Review - Enjoy, Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday. AN absolute gem in which Alan Bennett’s penchant for picking out the tiny nuances of family life in a northern town really does shine through in what is a dark but definitely enjoyable comedy
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Local day spa is the tops
A LOCAL Day Spa is celebrating yet again this week after they were crowned Day Spa of the Year at the industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony, the British Beauty & Spa Awards held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London last week. Chessgrove, based
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Worcestershire's changing face
WORCESTERSHIRE has changed hugely in the last 150 years, and photographers from The Francis Frith Collection were there to record much of that change. Over 150 years ago the pioneering Victorian photographer Francis Frith set up his photographic company
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Floods can't stop fashion show
A CHARITY fashion Show in support of St Richard’s Hospice has found a new venue after the marquee at Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s New Road ground flooded. Up to 9ft of water immersed the venue which was due to host the show on September 29 at
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Truants kept in check
THE county council says latest absence figures prove a crackdown on pupil’s playing truant has been a success. Working with Bromsgrove and Droitwich schools, the county adopted new policies two years ago designed to bring down the number of days lost
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Light up the way
BROMSGROVE Community Safety Partnership wants local groups to shed light on locations which will benefit from street lighting. The partnership has been given funding from Worcestershire County Council in its continued bid to create a safer environment
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Step towards a fitter life
FAMILIES can take part in a free, fun-filled course to enable them to be healthier and happier. The MEND Programme (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition… Do It!) will take place after school at local middle schools, starting this week. The programme
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Nursery staff grow to gold with top award
STAFF at a local gardening centre are this week celebrating their success in the ‘Greatest Garden Retailing Awards 2008’. David's Nurseries, based in Martin Hussingtree, scooped the coveted Gold Award for the ‘Greatest Plant Sales Team’ in the Midlands
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Cold hearted, calculating and greedy criminals
RESIDENTS who were terrorised at a Blackwell caravan park hope the culprits get a lengthy prison sentence and are forced to pay back their ill-gotten gains. Seven men were convicted, at Worcester Crown Court last week of carrying out a terror campaign
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Deadline to have your say is near
BROMSGROVE’S residents have got until tomorrow (Thu, Sep 18) to have their say on the future of the town (writes Pat Smith). Anyone who wants to put forward their views on how they would like to see the town shape can still do so on line at www.bromsgrove.gov.uk
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Great gates debate...
IN the town renowned for making the world's most famous gates a pair erected at the entrance to two new Bromsgrove schools could have come straight out of a horror film. The new gates at Meadows First and Parkside Middle schools off Santridge
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Numbers game
THE top prize of £1,000 in the weekly Primrose Hospice Lottery for this week (beginning September 15) has been won by the holder of ticket 43140. The £200 runner-up prize has gone to the holder of 11108, and the £50 prize to 11860. The £5 winners are
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Time for action
A FUNDRAISING fete for elderly people will take place this Sunday (Sep 21). Bluebrooke (formerly Catshill) Residential Care Home, is holding the event to raise money for a fund which organises indoor and outdoor activities for residents. The fete, being
