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Dean's the man
A 51st minute goal from Dean Curtis gave Bromsgrove Rovers a 1-0 win over Coventry Sphinx in the second round of the Birmingham Senior Cup.
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR Harriet Congratulations on your 21st birthday We love you loads. Love Mom & Sisters Jess, George & Sammy x x x x Published in paper 08/10/2008
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CLISSETT
CLISSETT Bill 13-10-08 Happy returns we cannot say But in our hearts you are with us today Memories don't fade they grow more deep Of the one we loved but could not keep. Loving you always Freda, Gary, Michelle,Grandaughters Esther & Hannah xx xx
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WOOD
WOOD Trevor Passed away suddenly aged 53. 28th September 08 Always in our thoughts Love Mom, Dad,Brothers & Sisters Published in paper 08/10/2008
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WOOD
WOOD Trevor "Trev" Passed away suddenly on Saturday 28th September, aged 53. Beloved Husband of Anita. Brilliant dad of Lee and Sarah. Special grandad to Cody and Ashton. Loving son to Ken and Joyce. Greatly missed by all his Family, Friends
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OWEN
OWEN Norman William Passed away peacefully on October 2nd 2008 aged 73 years. Much loved brother of Carol, Neville, Barbara, Brenda and Marion, he will be sadly missed by all of his family. Funeral service will take place at Redditch Crematorium on Monday
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HITCHEN
HITCHEN William Henry "Harry" of Droitwich Passed away on October 2nd 2008, aged 80 years, after a short illness. He will be sadly missed by his wife Janet, daughters Sandra and Linda, their partners Robert and Michael and all the family. Funeral
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GERRY
GERRY Brian Slipped peacefully away on October 6th 2008 aged 79 years. Will be sadly missed by daughters Julie and Helen, grandchildren Paul, Clare, Sarah and Michael and all the family. Funeral service will take place at St Michaels Church, Stoke Prior
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LEATHER
LEATHER Lyn Passed away suddenly on October 2nd 2008, aged 60 years., Loving partner of Ivan, mother of Tony, Steven and Mandy. Nanny to Lucy and Thomas and Sister to Ange. Lyn wll be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will
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BOLTON
BOLTON Richard Henry Passed away peacefully in the care of Selly Oak Hospital on 1st October 2008. A brother to Pat, father to Philip, Andrew and Steve and doting grandfather to Thomas, Edward and Rosie. He will leave a huge gap in all our lives and will
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BACHE
BACHE Mary Passed away peacefully on September 27th 2008, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Jack and sister-in-law of Betty, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral will take place at St Bartholemews Church, Tardebigge on Thursday
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LANGLEY
LANGLEY Lynda 13 /10 /86 Our Love remembered and never forgotten You are forever in my heart Love Michael Published in paper 08/10/2008
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JONES
JONES Kerry Lyn 8th October 2005 Three years ago you left us, a special Daughter & Sister But Love & Memories will always keep you close God Bless Darling Love Mom Dad & Family Published in paper 08/10/2008
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FARRAND
FARRAND Audsley Charlie 2 years since you passed away Loved and remembered everyday You may have gone out of my sight But you are with me every day and night Always yours Loving Wife Bet Published in paper 08/10/2008
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CARTER
CARTER Mick 11.10.2008 Birthday wishes from All the family Published in paper 08/10/2008
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PRATT
PRATT Kathleen 9th October 2008 Loving birthday memories of our dear Mom and Nan On your 80th Birthday. With much love from Bernice, Des, Karen, Alan, Beverly, Sharon, Kevin and all your Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren x x x Also remembering our
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HOLMES
HOLMES Michael Joan and family would like to thank family and friends for support, cards, flowers and donations we have received on our sad loss. Special thanks to Lorna Kings and all at Cornhill Surgery, Rubery. District, Macmillan & Careforce Nurses
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DALBY
DALBY Allan Barbara and family would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for cards and messages sent on their sad loss. Beautiful service from Rev. Andrew Stend, Sarah for the flowers, Graham, June and Julie for the food, staff of Millfields
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR Elaine Ann Elizabeth Loving memories of a wonderful wife and mother, sadly passed away one year ago, October 8th. Whatever else we fail to do, We never fail to think of you. Lots of love as always. Graham, Ellie and Janine. xxx Published in paper
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FARRAND
FARRAND Audsley 06.10.06 Today, Tomorrow our whole lives through, We will always love and remember you. With love Glen, Karen, Becky, Rob & Louise x x x Published in paper 08/10/2008
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FARRAND
FARRAND Audsley Charlie Grandad It has been 2 years now I have missed you every second You are always in my heart and my thoughts. I will see you on those stairs. Love you always Thomas Published in paper 08/10/2008
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FARRAND
FARRAND Audsley Charlie Dad It's been 2 years now and you are always in our hearts and thoughts. And that's where you always will be. Love you always. Shirley and Nicky Published in paper 08/10/2008
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BOURNE
BOURNE "H" Henry Bonnie Died 5th October at home with Millie at his side. Cherished husband of Millie for 58 years. Dearly loved Father of Mark and Lindsay, Father-in-law of Vic and Lynette and much loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. His
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DRAPER
DRAPER Eileen Died in her sleep at home in Downderry after a brief final illness on Wednesday October 2nd 2008. Aged 78 years formerly of Redditch, Worcs. Partner to Don Stanton, Mother to Lawrie and Roy, Grandmother of Chris, Ellie, Ami and Jack. Funeral
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FLETCHER
FLETCHER Joyce Mary Formerly of Burcot, passed away peacefully on September 28th, 2008 at Haresbrook Nursing Home, Tenbury Wells aged 90 years. Dearly loved mother of Chris, Simon and Elizabeth, beloved sister, mother in law and grandmother. She will
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Post office closures
THE future of two post offices in Bromsgrove still hangs in the balance. The six-week public consultation for people to have their say on plans to close post offices, including Finstall and Rock Hill, ended on Tuesday, October 7. Post Office Ltd plans
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Two for Gibson as Bromsgrove clean up
Brilliant Bromsgrove Ladies continued their winning run with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Kidderminster. Missing key players, Alice Taylor and Tricky Burton, Town opened the scoring within two minutes when good interplay between player of the match
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Baxter wants to settle old scores
COACH Ross Baxter believes that his in-form Bromsgrove side will be fired up for Saturday’s Midlands Division Two West clash away at Stratford-upon-Avon. The Boars are still smarting from a heavy defeat in Warwickshire last season, but are full
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Boars bag fourth victory
Bromsgrove started with the confidence borne of an unbeaten early season run and an excellent win the previous week against Burton. Bromsgrove started with the confidence borne of an unbeaten early season run and an excellent win the previous
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Swansea star shines
SWANSEA Harriers’ athlete Matthew Phillips had a worthwhile trip to Bromsgrove from Abervagenny when he won the North Worcestershire Multi Terrain eight mile race on Sunday. In the worst conditions for this Bromsgrove and Redditch AC event in 20
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Ladies defeated
Droitwich Ladies were left disappointted as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat to a Reddtch side that had suffered relegation at the end of last season on Saturday. Droitwich’s defence held strong, until conceding a penalty flick at the end of the
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Fairfield get the win
Improving Fairfield Villa enhanced their chances of cementing a top six spot in the Midland Combination Division One with a 1-0 victory over Newhall United on Saturday. Stuart Hall’s coolly taken winner in the 30th minute ensured Villa did the double
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Fence must go - it could 'injure thieves'
EXCLUSIVE A FRUSTRATED allotment holder has been ordered to remove a barbed wire fence he erected to keep thieves from plundering his plot – in case they injure themselves climbing in! Gardeners struggling to avoid the credit crunch
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Council 'stole' my car - claim
AN angry resident from Hollywood is threatening to withhold his council tax and go to prison if Bromsgrove District Council doesn’t apologise for towing his car away. David Westwood of Hollywood Lane, said he parked his classic VW on his grass
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Alex ready to strutt his stuff
ALEX Strutt is recharged and ready to resume his boxing career after taking time out from the sport. The former Droitwich ABC fighter has endured a stop-start professional career, having only fought twice since joining the paid ranks last September
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Last-gasp leveller leaves Droitwich boss deflated
A LAST-gasp equaliser denied Droitwich Spa victory as they held high-fyling Brereton Social to a 1-1 draw in the Midland Combination Division One on Saturday. Sean Parish had fired Spa into the lead just before half-time and just when they had looked
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Olivia’s message
A NATIONAL women’s fitness group, which has a centre in Bromsgrove, is no stranger to the fight against breast cancer. In recent years it has raised millions for the cause. Now, to continue their efforts, Curves Bromsgrove is offering the Liv Aid breast
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Battling Spa make their point against Berkswell
DROITWICH turned in another below average performance on Saturday, but managed to scrape a draw against Berkswell and Balsall at the Memorial Ground in Midlands Division Three West (South). Playing against the blustery wind in the first half
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Travelling for free
BROMSGROVE bus users are being reminded that from October 1 national concessionary pass holders can only travel free on production of their national Smartcard bus pass. District concessionary passes and temporary concessionary bus passes issued to
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Business gathering
COMPANY bosses from Bromsgrove and beyond are being invited to Worcester Rugby Club for an audience with the Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Lord Digby Jones, who has strong local connections. The business networking event for Hereford
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Arrest commendation
A POLICE officer who arrested a shoplifter while off-duty has received a commendation. PC Greg Moorman was off-duty in Rubery on January 26 this year, when he saw two youths acting suspiciously. After following them into a nearby chemist, he saw one
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Elderly voice their concerns
ELDERLY residents worried at what they claim is a gradual downgrading of their very sheltered communal home, voiced their concerns to a visiting bishop. The Bishop of Dudley, the Rt Rev David Walker, took the opportunity to call at Crabtree Court in
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Station scheme fears
CONCERN has been raised about a possible delay in starting Bromsgrove’s proposed new multi-million pound railway station after it was revealed the project is £5m short of funding. Plans for the station, believed to be costing in the region of £12m, feature
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Rail travellers face cuts
LOCAL train users have been dealt a double blow with two services set to be cut later this year. The Advertiser/Messenger has learned Arriva’s CrossCountry trains, which have taken over the Nottingham to Cardiff route, are scrapping one of the peak
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M-way blaze
FIREFIGHTERS from Droitwich Spa were called to a van fire on the M5 at Wychbold. The blaze, on the south-bound sliproad between junction 4a and 5, was so intense that the motorway needed resurfacing once the fire was extinguished. Crews were at the
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Clearing up mystery
A MYSTERY object that appeared in Lickey has caused many residents to scratch their heads and has made the phones at the Advertiser/Messenger red hot from people wondering what it could be. Suggestions ranging from a hi-tech speed camera to solar panelled
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Duo's delight...
LEUKAEMIA survivor and Bromsgrove resident Jonjo Rooney and his friend, Andy Johnson, have raised £1,650 for research into the disease. They took matters into their own hands when they heard the North Worcestershire Bikeathon, scheduled for last month
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We must fight to keep town’s character
OLD buildings give Bromsgrove a special character. We need to fight to keep those that are left and one of the most important is the threatened Parkside Middle School, a landmark building at the entrance to the town. There is no legal protection for
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Less of a mess!
MAY I propose a challenge to the residents of the Primsland area of Droitwich to avoid stepping in any dog mess on the pavement this week! You must successfully arrive at your destination with no hint of dog mess on your own shoes, the shoes of any
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Empty shops consternation
I AM writing to express my outrage that yet another independent shop has disappeared from the High Street in Droitwich Spa. PJ’s Kids clothes has closed and with the looming closure of the book store, the closure of the electrical/furniture store
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Not so quaint
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with Spa shopper, Fernhill Heath, that the quaintness has gone from Droitwich. The new development in Droitwich will do the town nothing but harm. We have already lost one of the best shops in town, ‘Beaubelles’, due to an extensive
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Anxiety for many patients
ONCE again Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital services are crippled by the latest ‘bug’ Norovirus, resulting in the cancellation of routine operations causing anxiety to patients waiting for surgery. I can say as a staff member that most staff and visitors
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Research has been undertaken
I AM writing in response to the letter written by the Welcoming Aston Fields resident. Firstly I would like to state that the Aston Fields Resident Association (AFRA) is not against Foyer projects, however the proposed development has no management
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It won’t happen
IT seems Bromsgrove District Council is expecting to raise more revenue when all the £30 parking passes expire. I doubt that will happen, as OAP's will probably just cut down on the number of visits to the town centre. The £300 permit is only viable
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Fears for an elderly mother
FOLLOWING the recent article concerning care for the elderly I have a few comments. My mother is 88 and until this year was very active, mobile and self-sufficient. She lives alone and enjoyed life to the full. Unfortunately, ill health and age have
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Pensioners have been targeted
THE front page article ‘Far too rich for parking permits’ in last week’s Advertiser/Messenger has at last brought to light the reason why pensioners and disabled have been targeted so heavily in recent years in Bromsgrove. Steve Martin’s attitude toward
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Rovers back in action
BROMSGROVE Rovers will play their first league game for three weeks when they entertain Nuneaton Town at The Victoria Ground on Saturday (3pm). New boy Chris Hanna, from Redditch, is likely to make the starting line up after signing from Redditch United
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Sickness is still causing disruption
AN outbreak of diarrhoea and sickness is still causing some disruption at the Alexandra Hospital, in Redditch. People are being strongly discouraged from visiting ward areas in the interests of patient and staff safety. Wards across the county
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Do something amazing
THE National Blood Service is looking for volunteers to attend its next session on Wednesday, October 15, at The Members’ Club, 174 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, from 1.30-3.30pm and again from 4.30-7.30pm.
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Poker tour
A BROMSGROVE resident, who gave up her career to become a full time poker professional, is taking part in a top tour. Carla Goddard is taking part in the Betfred Ladies Poker Tour on Saturday, October 11, in Birmingham. The event will have the cream of
