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Elderly claiming a lack of care
ELDERLY residents are distressed and frightened following the erosion of Bromsgrove’s sheltered housing service. One 71-year-old widow from Crabtree Court in Sidemoor is so upset she appealed to Prince Charles for help. Betty Cottrill said: “So many
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Speedboat stolen
A SPEEDBOAT worth around £10,000 has been stolen from the front garden of a house in Lickey. The red Osprey Eagle Rib speedboat was stolen from the the house in Old Birmingham Road, between 9am and 4pm on Monday (September 22). The boat, which was
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Security guard wins go ahead for his compensation claim
A Stoke Prior security firm is facing a compensation claim for unfair dismissal by a former employee after failing to convince a Birmingham Employment Tribunal judge that they were not responsible for his dismissal. P ensioner Michael Collins won the
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Row over Xmas party day off
A former stores operative and fork lift driver alleged his pay was unlawfully deducted for having the day off to attend the firm’s christmas party – which he cold shouldered anyway. Bartonfirtop Engineering Ltd, of Hanbury Road, Stoke, had given Colin
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Latest legislation for landlords
LANDLORDS in Bromsgrove are being invited to attend a special surgery later this month to update themselves on new legislation. From October 1 this year, it will be mandatory for landlords to make energy performance certificates available to tenants
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Attempted armed robbery
RAIDERS threatened staff in a north Worcestershire post office with guns but were forced to flee empty handed. It happened at approximately 4.10pm yesterday (Tuesday, September 23), at the Post Office in Hollywood Gardens, Hollywood. Three black men
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Don’t miss out if you’re entitled to benefits
DO older people in the Bromsgrove and Droitwich area know that they could be eligible for extra benefits to help them with the spiralling cost of living? Do they also know that if they make a successful claim for pension credit before the beginning of
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Picture perfect
THIS is a thank you to the lady from Stoke Prior who very kindly took a photo of us and our friend who was celebrating her 90th birthday on September 6. We were having lunch at The Swan in Martin Hussingtree, and I was trying to take a picture on my
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MORRIS
MORRIS Susan Happy 50th Birthday 25.9.08 Lots of love From us all Published in paper 24/09/2008
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BENT
BENT Percival John "Percy" The family wish to express a sincere thank you to all who came to Percy's service. Thanks go also to everyone who sent cards and donations for St. Richards Hospice. Grateful thanks to the doctors and nurses from St
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HOLMES
HOLMES Michael Passed away peacefully after much pain at home with all his family on September 21st 2008. Sadly missed by wife Joan, daughter Glenys, son-in-law Andrew and much loved grand-daughter Jessie Pinkie. The funeral service for Michael will take
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JONES
JONES Gladys Mercia Passed away peacefully on Sunday September 14th aged 106 years at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch. Gladys will be missed by everyone who knew her, especially her family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Ward
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EVANS NEE WELLS
EVANS NEE WELLS Maggie 09.2.31 - 20.9.08 Mum the morning you passed away though the sun was shining, a thousand angels weep and I weep with them. You will be in my heart forever. Love you. Jayne Published in paper 24/09/2008
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HUGHES
HUGHES John "Ernest" Husband Passed away on September 15th. The memories we had together I will always treasure. My love for you grows more each day and every day. You will always have a place in my heart. It's not goodbye, it's see you later
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FLINT
FLINT Peter Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 15th September 2008, aged 66. Greatly missed by his daughters and grandchidren. All enquiries to R L Rea Funeral Directors. 01527 831723 Published in paper 24/09/2008
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DALBY
DALBY Allan Sadly missed & foreverin our thoughts Graham & June Published in paper 24/09/2008
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BLUNN
BLUNN David Buckley Blunn Builder Passed away on 19th September 2008 aged 66 years. Devoted husband to Veronica, loving father to Scott and Leanne and grandfather to Amelia. Funeral service will take place at St Johns Church, Bromsgrove on Wednesday 1st
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HUGHES
HUGHES John "Ernest" FatherYou were the best dad imaginable, so loving and caring. You'll always be in our hearts. Love you forever. God Bless, from your loving daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Martin. xxx Published in paper 24/09/2008
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TABBERER
TABBERER Gladys 25th Sept 1997 So many precious memories we think of you every day, we blow a million kisses, send all our love your way. A treasured Wife, Mom, Nan always and forever Ro, Susan, Kevin, Jayne, Gary, Tracy, Dave, Grandchildren & Great
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KENDALL
KENDALL Elsie 25th Sept 1991 Dearest Mom Your memories are so precious, Your presence missed so much. You'll always be remembered and loved by all of us. Life goes on as you would wish But in our hearts you're sadly missed. Love always Glen, Harley, Ray
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BIGGS
BIGGS Georgina You left us 2 years ago Still in our thoughts Love always Jean, Norman, Lily, Alan & great grandchildren. Published in paper 24/09/2008
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THORPE
THORPE Charles Edward "John" Passed away 12th September 2008 Aged 75 years. Peace after pain We may be apart but you will always be in our thoughts and our hearts God Bless Loving Wife Peggy, Sons, Daughters, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren
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DALBY
DALBY Allan Passed away on September 21st 2008, aged 57 years. A loving husband to Barbara, father of Trudy, step-father to Cherise and Darryl and grandad to Sadie, Nathan, Scott, Marshall, Ewan and Tiegan. Family flowers only, donations for We Are Macmillan
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EVANS
EVANS Nee Wells Maggie 09.02.31 - 20.09.08 Nan I will never forget youI will savour our joyful memories together.In my heart for always and everI love you Aidan Published in paper 24/09/2008
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EVANS WELLS
EVANS WELLS Margaret You only have one mother And I'm proud that you were mine For all the love you gave me Will last till the end of time. Janet x Published in paper 24/09/2008
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EVANS
EVANS Margaret Maggie Wells Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday September 20th 2008. Will be sadly missed by loving husband Jack and family Jacqueline, Kathryn, Christopher, Pauline, Graham, Martyn and grand children. Funeral service will take
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BREARLEY
BREARLEY Joan Passed away suddenly on 13th September 2008, aged 81. She will be sadly missed by husband Richard, son David and daughter-in-law Carol. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday 26th September at 1 p.m. All enquiries to R L Rea
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EVANS WELLS
EVANS WELLS Margaret Nan God saw you getting weary He did what he thought best He put his arms around you And whispered come to rest Love always Clare, Zoe, Jo, Hermione, Ollie & Luca Published in paper 24/09/2008
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HUGHES
HUGHES John "Ernest" Grandad Millions of happy memories. A best friend, a wonderful grandad. You'll always be in our hearts. This is not goodbye. x Soph and Luke x Published in paper 24/09/2008
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RICHARDSON
RICHARDSON Gill Nee Davenport Golden memories silently kept of one we love and will never forget. Love Mom & Dad Published in paper 24/09/2008
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CHATTIN
CHATTIN M.B.E. A Henry 17.05.17 - 29.09.07 Always in our hearts and prayers. A dear Grandad and much loved Great Grandad. Tristram, Julia, Zachary and Isla x Published in paper 24/09/2008
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CHATTIN
CHATTIN M.B.E A. Henry 17.05.17 - 29.09.07 Dearest Partner of June Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but the pain of losing you never goes away. Published in paper 24/09/2008
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HARPER
HARPER Anna 22.09.95 The sadness and heartache does not go away. Loved and remembered everyday. Love Benny Published in paper 24/09/2008
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SCARLE
SCARLE Tom 23/09/06 Tom though your smile has gone forever, And your hand I cannot touch, I shall never lose the memory, Of the husband I loved so much. From your loving Wife Lill. Also birthday memories 28/09. Published in paper 24/09/2008
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WOOD
WOOD Allen E Silent kept of one we love & will never forget. Always in our thoughts. Happy Birthday Darling Loving Wife Mary, Children, Richard, Colin, Amanda & Patrick Grandchildren, Simon, Ashley, Kim, Nat & Danielle Published in paper
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THE FAMILY LATE
THE FAMILY OF THE LATE Mrs P R Glover Would like to thank the nurses from the Cottage Ward for all their special care. We would also like to thank James Giles & Sons for the funeral arrangements and anyone who gave donations to Cancer Research. Published
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EATON
EATON Reg Lilian and family would like to thank friends and neighbours for donations and all wishes of sympathy received on their recent loss. Special thanks to Dr. Wilkie and District Nurses from Corbett Medical Practice. Also Rev. David Owen for a beautiful
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Surgery shock
ATTENDING one of my regular appointments with my doctor at the Ryefield Road surgery, Stoke Prior, which is a branch of the Davenal House Practice. I was shocked to see a notice warning all patients of the possible closure of the dispensary service and
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Super service
WE always seem to hear the bad things regarding the NHS and never the good, but with the treatment myself and my wife have received, we cannot thank the NHS enough. In December 2006, my wife was diagnosed with breast and skin cancer and after surgery
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Quaintness gone
I DON’T think all the money spent, and upheaval caused, has done Droitwich precinct any favours. It is rapidly losing all of its quaintness and becoming like so many other soulless shopping centres. Most of the cover has gone which was useful when
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Sense of humour
IN response to the letter published recently entitled 'Little credit' As a frequenter of the mentioned 'well established Spa Cafe and Bar I feel compelled to defend it against the silly and unnecessary insinuation made. Firstly it is well established
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Waste is a farce!
I AM sitting seething over the incompetent way our waste is collected in Bromsgrove. I watched as the bin men took all the recycling boxes from my side of the road to empty them. I went out a few minutes later and there was no sign of my boxes! Checking
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Lost concession
I HAVE learned that Bromsgrove’s Dolphin Centre is not now allowed to reimburse spectators for parking charges while attending with a ‘private club’ ie Bromsgrove Swimming Club. While we’ve recently seen great success in the swimming at the Olympics,
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Feedback loss
I WAS utterly amazed by the comments made by Councillor Roger Hollingworth regarding the potential listing of Parkside School quoted in the Advertiser/Messenger. All I can say is that the councillor has obviously not read the Area Action Plan for Bromsgrove
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Be charitable...
ONCE again we have had an invite to fight the Foyer homeless project at Aston Field and attend a meeting. I am sick of seeing a letter in the paper starting with the words – ‘We are not against it but’... Of course you are! I am sorely tempted to put
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Celebrating the apple's delights
IT’S crunch time at a Bromsgrove museum, which is set to celebrate the great diversity of British apples. Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings at Stoke Heath is staging its first ever apple day, this Sunday, in partnership with the Array Fruit Farm
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‘Taxi trip’ council leader hits back
THE leader of Worcestershire County Council has hit back at critics of his travel expenses saying it is part of his job. County taxpayers spent £245 on five taxi journeys for Conservative county council leader Dr George Lord to return to his Marlbrook
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Cooked up an alternative
WHEN the meals service at two sheltered housing schemes, Shenstone and Crabtree Courts in Bromsgrove was set to be axed in July the town's, MP Julie Kirkbride, was able to help find an alternative arrangement. The local MP went back to Shenstone Court
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Vital advice on offer for flood prone areas
BROMSGROVE residents vulnerable to flooding are being urged to take advantage of new advice available on Worcestershire County Council’s website. The Environment Agency recently launched three practical guides offering advice on what to do before, during
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Armed robbery at petrol station
A FEMALE cashier was threatened with a gun and a knife during an armed robbery at a filling station. Bromsgrove police are investigating the raid of cash, scratch cards and cigarettes from Truemans Heath filling station, in Truemans Heath Lane, Wythall
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Alert after bugs hit hospitals
HOSPITALS are on alert and operations have been cancelled after an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting. Elective surgery was cancelled yesterday (Tuesday) and today (Wednesday) at the Alexandra and Worcestershire Royal hospitals. Hospitals are seeing
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Stirred up
STAFF and residents at a Stoke Heath nursing home are stirring themselves into action by taking part in the world’s biggest coffee morning on Friday, September 26, for Macmillan Cancer Support. Heathbrook House Nursing Home, in Worcester Road, is holding
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Bike theft
POLICE patrols are being increased at a Lickey Hills beauty spot following the theft of a motorcycle.The red and white Yamaha, which was worth £4,500, was taken from the Monument Lane car park on the Lickey Hills, between 2 and 3.30pm on Saturday, September
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Epic fightback
DROITWICH RFC seconds gave a much-improved performance, coming back from 15-0 down to earn a 22-22 draw against Pershore on Saturday. The Spa side dominated the first 20 minutes, but after failing to turn pressure and possession in to points, Pershore
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Free swims for the over 60s
THE over 60s in Bromsgrove will enjoy free swims from next spring, but the under 16s will have to wait until next month to hear if they can join them for dip. The district council, at its September meeting last Wednesday, agreed that seniors should
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Hereford outclass Boars side
BROMSGROVE RFC's second team made the long trip to Hereford for their first league game of the season, but failed to make an impression as they went down 62-17. Paul Allen, Doug Townsend and Lee Madelin got on the scoresheet with tries, while
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Wanted – dirty cars
RETAINED firefighter 22-year-old Lee Rudge wants motorists with dirty cars to line them up outside the town firestation for a good going over. Lee is planning to hold a car wash on Saturday, September 27, between 11am and 3pm. The Bromsgrove
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Good Samaritans
POLICE are thanking members of the public who assisted after a theft in Rubery. A woman and two men were suspected of stealing toiletries, worth £117, from Lloyds chemist, in New Road, on Monday morning. PC Jenni Price, of Rubery police, said: “Myself
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Second string held
HOCKEY: Bromsgrove ladies seconds were held to a 1-1 draw by Harborne's third team. Town played exceptionally well against a Harborne side who spent last season in a higher league. Their goal came from a fine aerial finish by Ruth Brent. Captain
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Morale-boosting win
HOCKEY: Droitwich Ladies beat newly-promoted Kidderminster 4-3 in their final pre-season friendly. Droitwich’s team included returning players Karen Broughton, Linzi Deacon and Clare Ferley, who took time out from playing last season due to pregnancy
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Friendly blitz sees off rivals
HOCKEY: Bromsgrove ladies rounded off their pre-season with a resounding 4-1 win over Stourport. Stourport put Bromsgrove under enormous pressure from the start with resolute defending by new goalie Rhian Evans keeping them out. However, Bromsgrove
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SA rugby bosses make town visit
A DELEGATION from South Africa visited Bromsgrove to see for itself a tag rugby project aimed at reducing anti social behaviour. Representatives of the South African Rugby Football Union and Tag SA paid a two-day visit to West Mercia Constabulary
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Fine start continues
Solihull 10 Bromsgrove RFC 16 BROMSGROVE’S victory was far more emphatic than the scoreline suggested. Due to confusion over which ground Solihull were actually playing at, the Boars turned up late with limited time to prepare. But this did not
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Luke can be new Lamey
ROVERS boss Rod Brown believes he may have the new Nathan Lamey on his hands - in the form of striker Luke Reynolds. Reynolds has already managed three goals in Brown’s first two games back in charge at the club, including a well-taken strike in Saturday
