Stories for 5 March 2008

Alcester

Search begins for worthy councillor

ALCESTER residents are being asked to place their vote if they think any of their local councillors are worthy of a new award.  more...

Concert will aid fire fund

A REDDITCH brass band will be part of a joint concert to aid the families of the firefighters killed in the warehouse fire in Atherstone-on-Stour.  more...

Family taken to hospital following suspicious fire

ONE adult and three children had to be taken to hospital after fire crews were called out to a blaze in a storage shed in Meadow Road, Alcester on Monday, March 3.  more...

Looking for the right read at your library is now easier

LOCAL libraries are getting a boost in their search power with the introduction of new computer software.  more...

Shopper attacked

A FEMALE shopper has been attacked by two men as she left a store on Saturday, February 23.  more...

Ralph is rattling up the miles

A TEACHER from Alcester isn't waiting for the long summer holidays to stretch his legs. Instead he's in training for this April's London Marathon.  more...

Traffic churns up road

A GROUP of villagers in Great Alne has lodged a petition with Warwickshire County Council to stop all-terrain vehicles from using a shortcut between Spernal Lane and Park Lane.  more...

Town council’s difficult decisions as cash reserves run low

ALCESTER Town Council's contribution to the Council Tax amount for residents is almost twice the average precept set by towns and parishes across the Stratford District.  more...

Fantastic time for furry friends

THE annual pet show from the Midland Hamster Club came to the Greig Hall this weekend, with residents bringing their own well-loved furry friends along, from rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters, to rats, mice and gerbils.  more...

MP blasts police for tax rise

THE county's police authority has been blasted by a local MP for its part in the increase local residents are facing in their council tax - rises he has attacked as being absolutely staggering'.  more...

Am Dram

Help! We need props for summer production!

WANTED, one set of school lockers, one old BMX bike, one new BMX bike, an American football, a baseball bat and a basketball.  more...

Help! We need props for summer production!

WANTED, one set of school lockers, one old BMX bike, one new BMX bike, an American football, a baseball bat and a basketball.  more...

Back On Track Appeal

Approaching £6,000 mark

The Back on Track appeal has got off to a flying start and almost £6,000 has already been raised since it was launched in January.  more...

£2,000 national grant

THE Back on Track appeal has been boosted by a £2,000 donation from the national governing body of athletics.  more...

Blackboard

SCIENCE CLUB WORKS ON BIO FUELS

SCIENCE CLUB meets on Thursday evening after school in the Chemistry Lab. They are working on a long term project, building a weather station and growing examples of biomass fuels to test out theories surrounding climate change and plant growth.  more...

Body And Soul

Kim’s bible for foster parents will help you care for your children

FOSTER children may carry deep mental scars which take time, saintly patience and paternal tenderness to heal.  more...

Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Swindon Supermarine 0

'Keeper's ball

Anthony Robinson is beaten to the ball by Swindon 'keeper Tom King.  more...

Cheer we go!

South Bromsgrove High School cheerleaders 'South's Finest' entertain the crowd before kick-off.  more...

Cheer we go!

South Bromsgrove High School cheerleaders 'South's Finest' entertain the crowd before kick-off.  more...

Dino's here

New signing Dino Melitas is unveiled.  more...

Davo's back

Neil Davis, on his return to the first-team, aims to drive Rovers forward.  more...

Tussle

Sam Alsop is involved in a tangle for possession.  more...

Body blow

Jason Welsh receives treatment for an injury.  more...

Heads up

Gary Knight sees off the danger.  more...

Safety first

Another comfortable header for Knight to deal with.  more...

Last ditch

A Rovers attack is broken down as Neil Davis is tackled.  more...

In pursuit

New-boy Laurence Lambley is on the chase.  more...

Comfortable catch

King beats Davis to the ball again.  more...

Bend it like Bridgwater

Dave Bridgwater fires a free-kick at goal.  more...

Foot in

Bridgwater fights for the ball.  more...

Control

Substitute Chris Cornes trys to get the ball under control.  more...

Cameo appearance

Dino Melitas gets his first taste of action.  more...

On your head

Melitas aims to pick out a team-mate in the box.  more...

Business

Top award for the woman who makes things work

THE woman charged with overseeing enterprise support in Worcestershire has been given one of the industry's leading awards.  more...

Chefs are no Mugs as Rosette shows

A BEWDLEY restaurant has scooped a food award after chefs cooked up a treat for a mystery guest.  more...

2012 Games advice

COMPANIES in Wyre Forest are being urged to make the most of opportunities available through the 2012 Olympics.  more...

Golden triumph at leading event

PRESENTATION and communication specialist, drpgroup, has celebrated a double win at the Eventia International Awards.  more...

Fixtures

Hockey fixture list

SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN'S LEAGUE Midlands Premier Division: West Bridgford v Worcester.  more...

County football fixtures

SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Grosvenor Sports v University of Worcester (N Canning); Hallow WMC v FC Tything (R Storr); Hanley Swan v Martley Spurs (L Croy); Pershore Manor v West Malvern (N Jeynes); Worcester YMCA v VBL Sports (M Bullock). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Albron v KS Athletic; Areley Kings v Ounsdale Athletic; Lye Town v Gigmill; Millfields v Kinver; Oldswinford Harriers v Ounsdale; Parkdale Rovers v Two Gates; Quarry Bank v Cradley Heath.  more...

Football

Bonito back on song

AFTER last week's goalless draw it was back to normal for Droitwich Leisure League leaders Jogo Bonito, as they eased to a 3-1 win against spirited bottom side Wych Way Warriors.  more...

Sunday league results:

Bromsgrove and District Sunday Football League: Centenary Cup Semi Final: Waseley United 6 Black Cross 1.  more...

Spartak still hovering above bottom three

IT was a mixed week for Barnt Green Spartak, who advanced in the Smedley Crooke Memorial Charity Cup before suffering another Midland Combination Premier Division defeat.  more...

Spartak seal deal

A TAKEOVER of Barnt Green Spartak has been signed and sealed - but the Midland Combination Premier Division outfit will not be merging with another club.  more...

General

Full steam ahead

WYRE Forest Model Railway Club will be holding its 33rd annual exhibition at Kidderminster's Glades Leisure Centre this weekend.  more...

Villain’s story kicks off film programme

MOVIE buffs are invited to Kidderminster Library to join members of Wyre Forest Film Club for their new series of Tuesday night movies.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Approaching £6,000 mark

The Back on Track appeal has got off to a flying start and almost £6,000 has already been raised since it was launched in January.  more...

Harry wins scholarship

A WYRE Forest schoolboy has been awarded a prestigious scholarship.  more...

LETTER: Don’t stop on our one-way system

CONGRATULATIONS to Bert Tromans for getting it wrong and having the guts to say sorry (Gilgal: I imagined Give Way markings, Letters, February 28).  more...

£2,000 national grant

THE Back on Track appeal has been boosted by a £2,000 donation from the national governing body of athletics.  more...

£2,000 national grant

THE Back on Track appeal has been boosted by a £2,000 donation from the national governing body of athletics.  more...

Take first steps in movie business

WOULD-be movie stars are being offered their first taste of the business at an open casting call.  more...

Take first steps in movie business

WOULD-be movie stars are being offered their first taste of the business at an open casting call.  more...

Fed-up traders call for load bay

TRADERS running well-known Kidderminster shops and a cafe could be waiting up to six months to get their own loading bay.  more...

Bid to boost carnival parade

A NEW recruit has volunteered to give a much-needed boost to Kidderminster's flagging carnival parade.  more...

Bid to boost carnival parade

A NEW recruit has volunteered to give a much-needed boost to Kidderminster's flagging carnival parade.  more...

Tesco store green light

A CONTROVERSIAL Tesco bid for a new store in Stourport has got the green light.  more...

Tesco store green light

A CONTROVERSIAL Tesco bid for a new store in Stourport has got the green light.  more...

Farmer aims to grow Lib Dems support

A FORMER Wyre Forest student will fight the district seat for the Liberal Democrats at the next parliamentary elections.  more...

VIDEO: Prince Harry home

FOLLOWING his return from battle-torn Afghanistan, Prince Harry has been speaking frankly of his experiences.  more...

VIDEO: Prince Harry home

FOLLOWING his return from battle-torn Afghanistan, Prince Harry has been speaking frankly of his experiences.  more...

VIDEO: Prince Harry home

FOLLOWING his return from battle-torn Afghanistan, Prince Harry has been speaking frankly of his experiences.  more...

VIDEO: Prince Harry home

FOLLOWING his return from battle-torn Afghanistan, Prince Harry has been speaking frankly of his experiences.  more...

VIDEO: Prince Harry home

FOLLOWING his return from battle-torn Afghanistan, Prince Harry has been speaking frankly of his experiences.  more...

Caring staff think pink

GREASE was the word for staff at a Stourport opticians when they donned Pink Lady and T-Birds outfits, raising £470 for charity.  more...

Headteacher honoured at Number 10

A KIDDERMINSTER headteacher will be honoured at a special Downing Street reception celebrating exceptional school leadership.  more...

Headteacher honoured at Number 10

A KIDDERMINSTER headteacher will be honoured at a special Downing Street reception celebrating exceptional school leadership.  more...

Student has all the right ingredients

A CULINARY whizz from a Wyre Forest secondary school will be cooking up a treat at a forthcoming food competition.  more...

Kidz Competitions

Kidz Zone online Colouring Competition – Countrytastic, Malvern Showground, Thursday 24 March

Blue Peter's resident Gardener, the lovely Chris Collins, is to open Worcestershire's brand new educational family fun event for the young and young at heart!  more...

Kidz Zone online Colouring Competition – Countrytastic, Malvern Showground, Thursday 24 March

Blue Peter's resident Gardener, the lovely Chris Collins, is to open Worcestershire's brand new educational family fun event for the young and young at heart!  more...

Latest

Brothers remanded in custody again - court

TWO brothers from Tolladine have appeared in court charged with a string of offences including threats to kill, battery and assaulting police.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head out to work.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head home.  more...

Stabbed to death in his own home

A FRAIL painter and decorator was stabbed more than 60 times in his top-storey Worcester flat after a friendship with his cousin caused “obsessive jealousy”, a jury was told yesterday.  more...

Calling time on traditional pubs

HALF of Worcester's traditional pubs must close if landlords are to make a decent living in the city, accoring to the man who represents them.  more...

MP defends controversial garden waste collections

WYCHAVON'S MP has defended a controversial new garden waste collection service in his constituency and suggested Worcester City Council could consider introducing a similar scheme.  more...

Don’t miss the French market – it’s tasty

PEOPLE with a taste for France will not have far to go to find baguettes and Brie on sale next week.  more...

County children likely to get chosen school

WORCESTERSHIRE children are far more likely to get a place at their chosen secondary school than youngsters in other parts of the country, new figures reveal.  more...

Search for the owner of dog left suffering

THIS poor dog had to be put down after its owner failed to get treatment for the tumours growing on its back.  more...

Trust us, we have made improvements

A YEAR after Worcester's Elgar Technology College was placed in special measures, pupil admissions have remained the same, according to headteacher Andrew Grace.  more...

There will be no cakes for little Cameron today

THE heartbroken family of a Droitwich toddler who died after being struck by a taxi just metres from his home has spoken of their devastating loss.  more...

Help us raise cash for heating system

YOUNGSTERS at a Worcestershire pre-school could be left in the cold unless it can raise £15,000 for a new heating system.  more...

COMMENT: What’s to happen to our pubs?

THE plight of the traditional pub in Worcester is such that half of them should close to give the rest a chance of surviving.  more...

BREAKING: Police investigate city centre 'incident'

DOG handlers have been drafted in to help police investigate an incident at the Job Centre Plus in Worcester.  more...

Cancer treatment for one-legged chicken

A ONE-legged chicken from Worcester is to receive specialist cancer treatment at a leading European veterinary centre.  more...

We're happy with our Ofsted report

A VILLAGE school is celebrating after receiving a positive report from government inspectors.  more...

We've bought a 4x4 for Nigeria

A WORCESTER group has raised £14,000 to buy a 4x4 vehicle for use by people running a homeless project in Nigeria.  more...

There's nowhere for me to play football

A TEENAGER from Worcester said he is fed up of being told he is being anti-social by playing football in the street when there is nowhere else to go.  more...

Advice if you’re looking to work with youngsters

IF you are interested in working with children, young people and their families then the Every Child Matters Careers Fair is the place to be later this month.  more...

Police stood-down in Farrier Street

POLICE have left Vine House in Farrier Street after officers completed a search beneath cars in the car park.  more...

Valuable drawings donated to museum

A HOARD of valuable drawings and designs have been donated to Worcester Porcelain Museum.  more...

Tour will take you along town’s spring and wells

A GUIDED coach tour of some of the springs and wells on the Malvern Hills will be held to coincide with the towns well dressing celebrations.  more...

Man taken to hospital after car/bike crash

A MAN has been taken to hospital with a head injury after a car and a motorcylist collided near the Three Counties Showground.  more...

Help is needed to spring clean canals

PEOPLE are being asked to lend a hand to give the local canal network a spring clean.  more...

BREAKING: Hunt for armed bank robber

POLICE are currently searching an area of Worcester after a suspected armed bank robbery.  more...

Heroin dealer’s jail term is cut - court

A DROITWICH drug dealer locked up for selling heroin and for a glassing attack in a pub has won a challenge against the length of his sentence.  more...

Pupils look at Army life

YOUNGSTERS from schools and colleges in Worcester climbed into tanks and tackled assault courses at an Army careers event.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

Keep up to date with the latest weather forecast and travel news with your Worcester News.  more...

Is your little one Baby of the Year?

IF you think your child has what it takes to win this year's Baby of the Year competition, don't forget to get their picture taken!  more...

Is your little one Baby of the Year?

IF you think your child has what it takes to win this year's Baby of the Year competition, don't forget to get their picture taken!  more...

Car "clipped" elderly woman

A CAR which collided with an elderly woman, causing her to fall, drove away without stopping.  more...

Car "clipped" elderly woman

A CAR which collided with an elderly woman, causing her to fall, drove away without stopping.  more...

Man arrested after purse theft

A MAN is due to appear in court after being arrested following the theft of a handbag in Worcester.  more...

Welsh backing for paddle campaign

THE campaign by David Train, of Fladbury, to stop climate change made a splash in Cardiff Bay when First Minister Rhodri Morgan backed the bid to inspire children to develop their own ideas on how to save the planet.  more...

Council goes to court

WYCHAVON District Council is having success in recovering outstanding debts in the county court.  more...

Fairtrade chocolate is a hit

A TASTING session at Pershore Town Hall last weekend showed that most people preferred Fairtrade chocolate to other leading brands.  more...

College open evening

EVESHAM and Malvern Hills College is holding an open evening at its Davies Road campus in Evesham next week.  more...

Clowns on the road

A SPECIAL recycling show with Bozo and Zizi, the recycling clowns, will be visiting a selection of schools across Wychavon this week.  more...

Latets

Big launch on the web

THE hospice serving Redditch and Bromsgrove is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year and to ensure this special milestone is marked in the right way its special campaign has just been launced live on the web.  more...

Poet’s visit inspires pupils

PUPILS from Astwood Bank First School got the chance to wax lyrical with a poet during a special visit.  more...

Concert will aid fire fund

A REDDITCH brass band will be part of a joint concert to aid the families of the firefighters killed in the warehouse fire in Atherstone-on-Stour.  more...

They're rising again

THE Sunset Pensioners Club will meet again after the winter break at Redditch Town Hall.  more...

'Paws' for a check

DOG owners in Redditch are being asked to paws' for thought on places that their canines are welcome for an innovative website.  more...

Spreading the news

FROM NEW College to New York students have been spreading the news about their recent trip.  more...

Mathematics makes way for mighty Malone

WANNABE gangsters from Arrow Vale High School have been busy preparing for a production of Bugsy Malone.  more...

Residents views are sought on bus lane

RESIDENTS in Redditch's Lakeside district are being asked to decide what they want to do about traffic management in Arthur Street.  more...

Court sentence was incorrect

IN the article about teacher David Williams, which appeared in last week's Advertiser, it incorrectly stated that his sentence for pleading guilty to sexual assault, possessing indecent images of children and 12 charges of making indecent images of children was four years in prison.  more...

Housing refusal decision upheld after inquiry

THE Planning Inspectorate has upheld decisions made by Redditch Council's planning committee to refuse permission for new houses in Webheath.  more...

Karen's ready to take to the skies

A BRAVE woman from Greenlands is taking the plunge to help raise money for Primrose Hospice's 20th Birthday.  more...

Big launch on the web

THE hospice serving Redditch and Bromsgrove is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year and to ensure this special milestone is marked in the right way its special campaign has just been launced live on the web.  more...

Big launch on the web

THE hospice serving Redditch and Bromsgrove is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year and to ensure this special milestone is marked in the right way its special campaign has just been launced live on the web.  more...

Your group could win cash grant

LOCAL community groups are being given the chance to get a grant of up to £50,000 from the owners of the firm that publishes your Advertiser/Chronicle.  more...

Your group could win cash grant

LOCAL community groups are being given the chance to get a grant of up to £50,000 from the owners of the firm that publishes your Advertiser/Chronicle.  more...

Your group could win cash grant

LOCAL community groups are being given the chance to get a grant of up to £50,000 from the owners of the firm that publishes your Advertiser/Chronicle.  more...

Attempted purse theft

A YOUNG mother and her newborn baby have been involved in the attempted theft of a purse on a Redditch bus.  more...

Holiday treat offer

PEOPLE from Redditch in need of a break could be in a for a treat as the Rotary Club of Redditch Kingfisher offers holidays to Blackpool for just £134 (£25 single supplement).  more...

Staying in touch with music

PUPILS at Moons Moat First School got to experience a fusion of sign language and popular music when they had a special visit from Music in Motion.  more...

Anyone there for boules?

SAMBOURNE parish council is asking the people of the village if they would be interested in a new boules pitch.  more...

Now’s the time to strike!

VISITORS to Cookhill Village Hall will be hoping to hit a strike at a skittles evening raising money for hall funds.  more...

Sale at school will aid research

A TABLE top sale will take place at Mount Carmel First School to raise money for Cancer Research UK.  more...

Bashing for wards bugs

AS part of Think Clean Day, matrons at the Alexandra Hospital were out in force talking to patients and visitors.  more...

Students reveal creative talents

PUPILS at Ridgeway Middle School got creative last week during their annual arts festival.  more...

Concern for missing teenager

FEARS are growing for a Redditch teenager who has been missing for more than a week.  more...

Driver loses claim

A REDDITCH lorry driver has lost a compensation claim for unfair dismissal after objecting against working on Saturdays.  more...

Call for court!

WOMEN from Redditch have made a plea to sports halls in the area to help them raise money for Cancer Research by lending them their badminton courts.  more...

Centre ‘walks’ its way to a top status award

ARROW Valley Countryside Centre is celebrating after its health walks gained accredited status.  more...

It’s a big ‘yes’ for a vote

THE people of Redditch have voted overwhelmingly for a referendum on the EU's Lisbon Treaty and also that it should not be approved.  more...

Happy moment for young Hannah

A YOUNG girl from Redditch with a rare chromosome disorder has been given a huge boost after being given a special car seat.  more...

Leisure General

Dance company's long awaited new work

BAHOK is the long awaited new work about national identity and belonging by the Akram Khan dance company and the National Ballet of China.  more...

Concert marks beginning of partnership

A CONCERT later this month by the ESO String Orchestra at Malvern St James marks the beginning of a new partnership between the orchestra and the school.  more...

Letters

Follow my tips for a long and healthy life

SIR - I read with interest the whining contribution from Mr A J Harris (Letters, February 13).  more...

So, should we be happy with Tories?

SIR - Should I be pleased that Peter Luff MP was also bumped recently at Oxford by First Great Western, but missed the experience of being off-loaded at Moreton-in-Marsh because the train was so late - to enter the single-track section would seriously disrupt the following services.  more...

How gullible do they think we are?

SIR - Recent pronouncements in the national press suggest that this Government is intent on doing away with general practice as we know it, and replacing it with specialised units, probably staffed by nurses and providing a much cheaper service under the guise of "meeting the needs of the people".  more...

Sadly, it’s all about money, not feelings

letter on the closure of Perryfields and Pershore day centres (February 25) with a lump in my throat.  more...

Sadly, it’s all about money, not feelings

SIR - I read Von Milne's letter on the closure of Perryfields and Pershore day centres (February 25) with a lump in my throat.  more...

Fairtrade is the way out of poverty

SIR - It is hugely significant that Tate and Lyle has decided that all the sugar it produces will be certified by the Fairtrade Mark by 2009.  more...

I’ll go down fighting if I have to, at 70

SIR - Mr Phillpott keeps a pen knife in his rucksack (February 9). I keep a stout club of wood in my sitting room in case any local drug addict breaks open my door. I shall go down fighting - at nearly 71.  more...

I’ll go down fighting if I have to, at 70

SIR - Mr Phillpott keeps a pen knife in his rucksack (February 9). I keep a stout club of wood in my sitting room in case any local drug addict breaks open my door. I shall go down fighting - at nearly 71.  more...

Get priorities right

IT is a tremendous pity for the young people of Bromsgrove that the Meadow Park Football Club is in such jeopardy.  more...

Hidden charges

Quite often on these opinion pages, someone will say to the effect that council tax has doubled over the past 15 years or so. Recently, the Audit Commission published its findings on the BBC Ceefax. It stated that council service charges had reached the sum of 11 billions and that this represents £240 per person (personally, I think this should have read per household).  more...

Hidden charges

Quite often on these opinion pages, someone will say to the effect that council tax has doubled over the past 15 years or so. Recently, the Audit Commission published its findings on the BBC Ceefax. It stated that council service charges had reached the sum of 11 billions and that this represents £240 per person (personally, I think this should have read per household).  more...

Make parents pay

I wish to give my backing to the concerned mother from Rubery who wrote in last week, re the trouble caused by youths in Rubery.  more...

Don’t park here

I would like to point out to your readers about the parking in the Windsor Gardens area in Bromsgrove. It quite clearly states that parking there is for emergency vehicles, doctors, the WRVS, residents and their families only.  more...

Where’s my reply?

A letter on your pages from the leader of Bromsgrove District Council implied that he was concerned about customer service.  more...

Is it the first ever?

I was somewhat surprised to notice your reference to the "first ever Bromsgrove District Council Sports Awards Evening" in the paper.  more...

Many thanks

may i, through your newspaper, say a huge thanks to all at Clent Club who took part in our recent charity event to raise money for the Air Ambulance.  more...

What is going on?

I really have to ask what on earth has happened to Bromsgrove? For a long time people have complained because all the big shops are leaving our High Street to go to the big shopping centres, but I have to say, who can blame them?  more...

A great night out

WE had the pleasure of attending a great evening at Waseley Hills High School to see our granddaughter in the Dance Explosion 2008 and what a great night it was. There was over two hours of song and dance, based on musicals and West End shows.  more...

Check receipts

I WOULD like to remind all of your readers to check their receipts from supermarkets. I have often found mistakes and informed the store manager. However, today yet a further mistake was noticed once I arrived home. I had been charged for "mushrooms" when my purchase was supposed to have shown "apples". A difference in prices of around £1.70. These amounts can add up over a period of time.  more...

Please explain this paradox

EACH week you publish two full pages of readers letters - the large majority of which are highly critical of the workings and decisions of Bromsgrove Council and its leadership.  more...

Wry amusement

I note, with wry amusement, that Balfour Beatty "apologize for any inconvenience caused" by the disruption due to their works in Ombersley Street East and Victoria Square.  more...

Trying to minimise utility work impact

WE write following an article in last week's Shuttle, which featured county councillor Nigel Knowles calling for more communications over the current utilities works in Bewdley.  more...

Tesco: blot on town

THE go-ahead for Tesco at Stourport has now been voted for by Wyre Forest councillors so we can now look foward to the big blot on Stourport's landscape, a ghost town to live in and gridlock on the Gilgal and surrounding areas.  more...

LETTER: Don’t stop on our one-way system

CONGRATULATIONS to Bert Tromans for getting it wrong and having the guts to say sorry (Gilgal: I imagined Give Way markings, Letters, February 28).  more...

Money down holes

I KNOW I am of a certain age, and I forget things, but and please correct me if I am wrong and I will put it down to old age.  more...

Stop hiding behind curtains

IT has been very interesting reading some of the comments made by various readers, I only wish people would stop hiding behind curtains and make their point direct.  more...

Good reception

ALL of the staff of Hospital Radio Pulse 1350AM would like to thank the customers and staff of Tesco, Redditch, for their kind donations during our collection days on Thursday and Friday, February 7 and 8.  more...

Offering help

COULD I please extend a thank you to two young ladies and a young man who stopped and helped me on Sunday night, January 27, at the junction to Coventry Highway from the A441 and waited till help arrived, and also to the four young men who stopped to ask if they could help.  more...

School closure was the right decision

I READ with some anger the report in the Advertiser/Chronicle about a Furious' parent's comments resulting from the 'surprise' closure of Webheath First School recently.  more...

Surprised at level of complaints

I AM also a parent at Webheath First School and quite honestly I am shocked that some parents feel that they need to complain (anonymously of course) about something that was out of the school's control.  more...

Photo chance

ISN'T it wonderful to see Jacqui Smith enjoying yet another innocuous photo opportunity, designed only to promote her own image.  more...

No snobbery...

I COULD not believe the naievity of the reader who thought Redditch people were snobs over the naming of the local prisons.  more...

Equal opportunity

REGARDING the interesting letter from John Gayfer (Your view February 22 - Created equal') - with respect I suggest he uses his hard won education to learn that his reasoning about the ambition of learned' men's attempts to bring about a civilised world' never once to my knowledge, imagined every man, woman and child would or could be equal'.  more...

Chips for cheques

A NUMBER of high-street retailers have recently announced that they will no longer offer their customers the opportunity to pay by cheque.  more...

Story of the ‘good samaritan’ of Redditch

THANKFULLY we hear many heart warming stories in the Advertiser/Chronicle about the many good people of Redditch and surrounds, but I would like to bring your readers' attention to the other side of the coin and the evil that lives in our midst.  more...

Listings

Where to go (March 5-March 16)

Wednesday March 5 MUSIC: Yeasayer, Carling Academy, Birmingham.  more...

Mum In A Million Entries 2008

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Mum in a Million

By Jade Lakin, aged 7  more...

Mum in a Million

By Bethany Marsden Berry, aged 7  more...

Mum in a Million

By Tia Hencher, aged 6  more...

Mum in a Million

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Mum in a Million

By Natalee Gorman, aged 7  more...

Mum in a Million

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Music

Folk superstars hit town

TICKETS are up for grabs for one of the top names in the folk rock world who are playing in Bromsgrove.  more...

Choir’s French connection

FRANCE and England come together on Saturday March 15 (7.30pm) when Barnt Green Choral Society perform a concert of music by Fauré and Rutter.  more...

Season’s grand finale

THE final concert of Droitwich Concert Club's 2007/08 season will be given by the Carducci Quartet on Saturday.  more...

A chance to feel the beat

THEATRICAL percussion group Glamba are bringing their unique blend of Brazilian, African and Western beats to Droitwich's Norbury Theatre on Saturday, March 8 (7.30pm).  more...

Thrilled by prospect of pianist's appearance

CLASSICAL music fans will be flocking to Kidderminster Library when it hosts a piano recital by world-renowned pianist, Allan Schiller.  more...

Nature Notes

Perfect place to hone kingfisher watching skills

THE sandy soils we find around Wyre Forest district are responsible for much of our more unusual wildlife. They are nutrient poor and this has lead to the evolution of the district's lowland heaths and acid grasslands. The soil's sandy nature also means it is easily burrowed.  more...

News

Talei puts pen to paper on new deal

FIJIAN back-rower Netani Talei has been rewarded for showing glimpses of what he is capable of with a new two-year contract.  more...

Rico back for the Warriors - on the bench

ALL Black sensation Rico Gear has recovered from his hamstring injury - but will have to be content with a place on the replacements' bench for Saturday's visit of reigning Guinness Premier-ship champions Leicester Tigers.  more...

Rico back for the Warriors - on the bench

ALL Black sensation Rico Gear has recovered from his hamstring injury - but will have to be content with a place on the replacements' bench for Saturday's visit of reigning Guinness Premier-ship champions Leicester Tigers.  more...

Rico back for the Warriors - on the bench

ALL Black sensation Rico Gear has recovered from his hamstring injury - but will have to be content with a place on the replacements' bench for Saturday's visit of reigning Guinness Premier-ship champions Leicester Tigers.  more...

Walker may win the vote in City’s midfield

GARY Walker could continue in the Worcester City midfield for Saturday's trip to Blue Square north leaders Kettering Town.  more...

Rico back for the Warriors

ALL Black sensation Rico Gear has recovered from his hamstring injury - but will have to be content with a place on the replacements' bench for Saturday's visit of reigning Guinness Premiership champions Leicester Tigers.  more...

Rico back for the Warriors - on the bench

ALL Black sensation Rico Gear has recovered from his hamstring injury - but will have to be content with a place on the replacements' bench for Saturday's visit of reigning Guinness Premiership champions Leicester Tigers.  more...

England call for centre King

WORCESTER Warriors academy star Greg King has been added to the England Under 20 squad for the game against Scotland at Falkirk Stadium on Friday night (7.30pm).  more...

Greens face battle to hold on to American

ROVERS are already facing a fight to hold on to new signing Dino Melitas, after a number of clubs expressed an interest in the American forward.  more...

Trio come up trumps to stuff Stafford

Harriers 6
Stafford 0

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Trio come up trumps to stuff Stafford

Harriers 6
Stafford 0

  more...

Harriers tipped to shut out Grays

It has been a long time coming but Kidderminster finally recorded a win in midweek and they did so in impressive style, hammering struggling Stafford Rangers 6-0. It's a result, and a performance, that should give Mark Yates' side plenty of confidence for the visit of mid-table Grays, ahead of which Harriers catch the eye at odds of 13/10 with Sportingbet.  more...

Reports

Shot-shy Rovers crave goal glut

Rovers 0
Swindon Supermarine 0
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Ducks are given a helping 'hand'!

EVESHAM United's impressive ten-match unbeaten record had to end some time but it didn't have to end at Chesham last Saturday where they lost 2-1 to Aylesbury.  more...

Table-toppers call the shots

Aldershot 2
Harriers 1

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Bull’s troops slaughtered

Harriers 6
Stafford 0

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Bull’s troops slaughtered

Harriers 6
Stafford 0

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Bull’s troops slaughtered

Harriers 6
Stafford 0

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Bull’s troops slaughtered

Harriers 6
Stafford 0

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Bull’s troops slaughtered

Harriers 6
Stafford 0

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Reviews

Dysons disco drama reviewed

SONGS from a by-gone era got feet tapping and hands clapping at Dyson Perrins' production of Disco Inferno.  more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

March 4, 2008

THE main business in the House recently has been the Treaty of Lisbon and the European Union (Amendment) Bill.  more...

Round-Up

Tournament triumph for Northwick

NORTHWICK Manor Junior School came out on top when four Worcester primary schools competed in an athletics tournament.  more...

Sinderberry and Baker combine in win

IN Division Two of the Worcester Table Tennis League, Rob Sinderberry and Ken Baker each won three singles and combined to take the doubles in Jorakeroge's 8-2 win at Hartlebury Wanderers.  more...

Historic meet at Shelsley course

THE world-famous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb venue will host a sporting trial for the first time in its history on Sunday from 10.30am.  more...

Historic meet at Shelsley course

THE world-famous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb venue will host a sporting trial for the first time in its history on Sunday from 10.30am.  more...

James in first fight glory for Worcester

WORCESTER City Amateur Boxing Club's super-heavyweight Ashley James outpointed Brian McIntosh of Rubery ABC at a tournament in Rubery.  more...

Bull looking to take apart One Dart

TERRY Jenkins feels he is ready for anything after defeating World Champions in the past three weeks of the Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts.  more...

Bull looking to take apart One Dart

TERRY Jenkins feels he is ready for anything after defeating World Champions in the past three weeks of the Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts.  more...

Pershore facing drop

PERSHORE Men's Firsts lost further ground in BodyKraft West Midlands Division One.  more...

Atkinson’s double is denied by comeback

MALVERN Women's Firsts failed to secure a crucial victory at Cresconians in Worcestershire League Division One, being held 2-2.  more...

Chaddesley crash at home

CHADDESLEY Corbett Men's Firsts missed out on the chance to climb BodyKraft West Midlands Division Two with a 6-2 home loss to Oswestry.  more...

Cooke and Vincent keep up charge

STOURPORT Women's Firsts kept their unbeaten record in the Midlands B' Division with a 2-1 triumph over Telford and Wrekin.  more...

Mack chooses great time to open account

WORCESTER Women's Firsts returned to winning ways with a 4-2 win against bottom-of-the-table Nottingham Highfields Seconds.  more...

Fightback is too late for Malvern

MALVERN suffered a 21-19 Midlands Two West defeat at Walsall, who are attempting to return to Midlands One at the first attempt.  more...

Scott in Boat Race call for Light Blues

COLIN Scott will launch out for Cambridge in the 154th Boat Race after being named at bow for the Light Blues at yesterday's traditional challenge by the Thames.  more...

Scott in Boat Race call for Light Blues

COLIN Scott will launch out for Cambridge in the 154th Boat Race after being named at bow for the Light Blues at yesterday's traditional challenge by the Thames.  more...

Spa sides in thrilling draw

IN Division One of the Bromsgrove and Redditch Table Tennis League, Droitwich Tigers and Droitwich Sharks shared a thrilling 5-5 draw.  more...

Anger over parking fees

BROMSGROVE District Council is adding to the decline of the town centre by jacking up car parking charges, according to the leader of the Labour group, Councillor Peter McDonald.  more...

Pair crowned series winners

KELSEY Suggitt and Josh Stuart were crowned overall winners of Barnt Green Sailing Club's Snowflake Pursuit Series after a victory in the final race. The winner of the juniors series was William Lockett.  more...

Club stars face up to solid test

IDEAL conditions welcomed Bromsgrove and Redditch Athletics Club runners as they raced against some of the country's best at the English National Cross Country Championships.  more...

Leaders are too strong for rivals

CATSHILL B went top of the Bromsgrove Ladies Darts League after beating rivals Catshill C 6-3.  more...

Celebration of past presidents

A CELEBRATION match of past and present Worcestershire County Indoor Bowling Association presidents took place at Bromsgrove Indoor Bowling Club.  more...

Fighters ready for showdown

DROITWICH Amateur Boxing Club is staging another of its popular tournaments this Friday at Rockland Social Club in Redditch.  more...

Week proves a success

FOOTBALL mad children in Droitwich were given the chance to improve their skills at a Soccer Week held by Droitwich Spa Football Club.  more...

Solid start for Gary

BROMSGROVE'S Gary Bartram kicked off his road season with a respectable time of one hour, four minutes and 37 seconds at the Coalville Wheelers 25-mile time trial in Griffydam, Leicestershire.  more...

Get into the swing with free sessions

FREE golf coaching taster sessions are being held at Gaudet-Luce Golf Club near Droitwich.  more...

Paul plots Wembley way

BROMSGROVE-based football scout Paul Molesworth has been busy helping Bristol Rovers plot the next step in their FA Cup fairytale.  more...

We are playing for pride, admits Court

HOCKEY: Bromsgrove skipper Julian Court admitted his side are now playing for pride after they lost two West Midlands Division One games at the weekend.  more...

Top award for Nadine

A CARING worker, who has brightened children's time in hospital, has won a regional award.  more...

Child scare sparks probe

STAFF at a Bromsgrove nursery are investigating how a youngster in their charge managed to wander off alone out of the school grounds.  more...

Key stage three results

SECONDARY school pupils in Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa produced similar results to last year following the publication of the key stage three results.  more...

Drug dealer's sentence is cut

A DRUG dealer, locked up for selling heroin and for a glassing attack in a pub, has won a challenge against the length of his sentence.  more...

Mum’s stranger danger warning

A WORRIED mother is warning youngsters to beware after her 12-year-old daughter and friend were frightened by a man in Bromsgrove library.  more...

Car raid

MOTHERS' Day was ruined for one woman when smash and grab robbers broke into her car while she was walking with her children in Hanbury Woods. The mother and her twins were horrified on Sunday morning when they returned to their Volvo to find the window smashed, glass everywhere, and her black leather handbag gone.  more...

Plans for lap dancing club spark a wave of concern

FEARS that a lap dancing club is set to open in Droitwich Spa have been quelled by Wychavon District Council.  more...

Theatre’s future is in safe hands

THE future of Droitwich Spa's Norbury Theatre has been secured after volunteers bought the lease.  more...

Sammy takes a trip down Penny Lane

A DETERMINED Spa schoolgirl now faces an anxious wait to see if she is a world record holder.  more...

Key stage three results

SECONDARY school pupils in Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa produced similar results to last year following the publication of the key stage three results.  more...

Drug dealers sentence is cut

A drug dealer, locked up for selling heroin and for a glassing attack in a pub, has won a challenge against the length of his sentence.  more...

Driver cut free after smash

A WOMAN driver had to be cut free from her vehicle after a smash in Droitwich Spa.  more...

Temple take a tumble as Ashton roar on

THERE might have been a First-Class umpire officiating in the shape of Andy Hicks but there was nothing first-class about Temple Grafton's batting!  more...

Cricketers go racing

EVESHAM'S cricketers are spending a night at the races ton Friday evening to help raise funds for the Birmingham League club.  more...

Gymnast Emma's off to Games

EMMA Stockton, a student at Evesham and Malvern Hills College has been selected as one of five Special Olympic Redditch gymnasts to attend this month's Jersey Sports Association for the Disabled Games.  more...

Rowing quartet hit the heights at Henley

EVESHAM Rowing Club is celebrating after its women's junior 16 coxless quad won one of the most prestigious events in the rowing calendar.  more...

Old Boys lose and trail by three points

A SECOND defeat of the Stratford Alliance season for Bretforton Old Boys leaves them three points adrift of Herald Division Two leaders Bidford reserves.  more...

All the latest junior football reports

Malvern Tn 1, Evesham Utd U-13 2 EVESHAM booked a place in the League Cup Final after becoming the first team to defeat the Malvern League side for five years!  more...

Bobbie is Bretforton's late saviour

Bretforton Ladies 2, Clifton 2 BRETFORTON came from behind to get a draw out of Saturday's match after Clifton had started confidently and taken the lead after 20 minutes.  more...

Bobbie is Bretforton's late saviour

Bretforton Ladies 2, Clifton 2 BRETFORTON came from behind to get a draw out of Saturday's match after Clifton had started confidently and taken the lead after 20 minutes.  more...

Goalkeeper Charmaine can't help hosts losing

Evesham Ladies 1, Stourport II 2 HAVING tasted defeat in their last two matches a weakened Evesham were determined to put in a good show.  more...

Treble for Stu in title booster

DESPITE the cruel blow of the draw with Berkswell the previous Sunday, Evesham's second team still has an outside chance promotion after extending their unbeaten run to 11 games after a 4-3 defeat of Streetly.  more...

Treble for Stu in title booster

DESPITE the cruel blow of the draw with Berkswell the previous Sunday, Evesham's second team still has an outside chance promotion after extending their unbeaten run to 11 games after a 4-3 defeat of Streetly.  more...

Returning Hughes finds net but drop looms large

Old Silhillians 4, Pershore 1 PERSHORE slumped to their seventh successive defeat against an under strength home team in a manner that disappointed even the players involved.  more...

James nets but it's not enough to win

Pershore II 1, Kidderminster II 1 PERSHORE'S stuttering end to the season continued with a dogged performance agai-nst a much improved Kidderminster side.  more...

Third place for trainer Tony

CROPTHORNE trainer Tony Carroll had just one runner at Stratford's first meeting of 2007 on Monday.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Tai Chi class with Altair de Almeida at the Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Details 01684 562528 or www.altairedstates.co.uk Winterschool - mixed media and collage workshop with Angie and Jeanette at Ledbury Artplace, 5a Worcester Road, Ledbury. £210. 01531 633100.  more...

Today's events

Wednesday Tai Chi class with Altair de Almeida at the Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Details 01684 562528 or www.altairedstates.co.uk Winterschool - mixed media and collage workshop with Angie and Jeanette at Ledbury Artplace, 5a Worcester Road, Ledbury. £210. 01531 633100.  more...

Pond should be saved because of Nightingale links

A POND in a property slated for development should be preserved because of its links with Florence Nightingale, says Malvern Civic Society.  more...

Pond should be saved because of Nightingale links

A POND in a property slated for development should be preserved because of its links with Florence Nightingale, says Malvern Civic Society.  more...

Grant for grazing at beauty spot

A GRANT allocated to Worcestershire County Council will enable grazing to take place at St Wulstan's Local Nature Reserve.  more...

Help shape your community

RESIDENTS of Malvern's Pickersleigh ward are invited to the next public meeting of Partners and Communities Together (PACT) PACT meetings are run jointly by Pickersleigh's local policing team, Malvern Hills District Council, local housing associations and other local service providers.  more...

Help shape your community

RESIDENTS of Malvern's Pickersleigh ward are invited to the next public meeting of Partners and Communities Together (PACT).  more...

Garden opens for first time

A GARDEN in West Malvern will be open for the first time under the National Gardens Scheme next month.  more...

New business offers green transport solution

A NEW Malvern business is offering people the chance to go green with its range of eco-friendly electric vehicles.  more...

New business offers green transport solution

A NEW Malvern business is offering people the chance to go green with its range of eco-friendly electric vehicles.  more...

Car sought after woman knocked down

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman was in collision with a vehicle at Morgan Court, a sheltered housing development off Worcester Road, opposite the Link Common.  more...

Powick miss out on last four spot

POWICK conceded two second-half goals to lose 2-1 at Bentley Youth and miss out on a place in the West Midlands League Division Two cup semi-finals.  more...

Reserves fight back but Blackheath hold out for victory

MALVERN Town Reserves travelled to Blackheath on Saturday and lost 4-3.  more...

Humphries given his marching orders in Malvern away defeat

BARTON ROVERS 3, MALVERN TOWN 1 KEEPER Craig Humphries was sent off as Malvern Town slumped to their third straight defeat in British Gas Business Division One Midlands.  more...

Humphries given his marching orders in Malvern away defeat

KEEPER Craig Humphries was sent off as Malvern Town lost 3-1 at Barton Rovers in British Gas Business Division One Midlands.  more...

Athletes ready for marathon

AS next month's London Marathon looms large, several of Malvern Joggers' 17 entrants took part in training races.  more...

Local trail idea set to bloom

THREE local In Bloom groups could be joining together to promote a Bloom Tour Route' of the area.  more...

Children learn benefits of staying healthy

CHILDREN at Cradley Primary School enjoyed a fun-filled day learning how to be healthy.  more...

No Relief during 24-hour sports marathon

A 24-hour training marathon will test the staying power of even the most committed fitness fanatic next week.  more...

Taking aim with archery club

SHOULDERS straight. Feet square. The light-weight recurve bow is fluidly raised and drawn back while pinpoint concentration fixes the centre-circle of the yellow, red and blue target.  more...

Roundup

Trio come up trumps to stuff Stafford

Harriers 6
Stafford 0

  more...

Harriers tipped to shut out Grays

It has been a long time coming but Kidderminster finally recorded a win in midweek and they did so in impressive style, hammering struggling Stafford Rangers 6-0. It's a result, and a performance, that should give Mark Yates' side plenty of confidence for the visit of mid-table Grays, ahead of which Harriers catch the eye at odds of 13/10 with Sportingbet.  more...

Harriers tipped to shut out Grays

It has been a long time coming but Kidderminster finally recorded a win in midweek and they did so in impressive style, hammering struggling Stafford Rangers 6-0. It's a result, and a performance, that should give Mark Yates' side plenty of confidence for the visit of mid-table Grays, ahead of which Harriers catch the eye at odds of 13/10 with Sportingbet.  more...

KCs’ top five hopes boosted by victory

IMPROVING Kidderminster Carolians made it three wins in a row in the Midlands Division Three South (West) by edging out Silhillians 13-10.  more...

Juniors impress

THE younger fighters from Samurai continued to impress by grabbing a haul of medals at the under-18s Open Championships.  more...

Freke’s oval learning curve

KIDDERMINSTER driving ace Nathan Freke believes he is getting the measure of the high speed oval tracks after going full throttle at the full open test in Florida last week.  more...

Freke’s oval learning curve

KIDDERMINSTER driving ace Nathan Freke believes he is getting the measure of the high speed oval tracks after going full throttle at the full open test in Florida last week.  more...

Girls display skills on big stage

A TAG rugby side from Kidderminster's Holy Trinity School played in front of a 4,000 strong crowd at Worcester Warriors on Sunday.  more...

Club looking for former players to celebrate 25th anniversary

WYRE Forest are calling on former players to help the club celebrate its 25th anniversary by taking part in a special match on Saturday. The club, which plays in the Saturday Premier Division, is holding a game where the current players take on the old boys at the Springfield Park pitches.  more...

Ladies surprise leaders

Women's football round-up  more...

Fans suffer rare defeat

HARRIERS KHIST supporters team were shot down 5-2 by Aldershot fans' side on Saturday morning.  more...

Fran’s national success

RISING Kidderminster swimming star Fran O'Connor grabbed her biggest collection of medals yet at the National Junior Championships in Sheffield at the weekend.  more...

Yates orders strong finish

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates believes his troops can use Tuesday's 6-0 hammering of Stafford Rangers as a springboard to end the Blue Square Premier on a high.  more...

Yates orders strong finish

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates believes his troops can use Tuesday's 6-0 hammering of Stafford Rangers as a springboard to end the Blue Square Premier on a high.  more...

Rugby

Droitwich stay on promotion track

Earlsdon 13
Droitwich 23
Midlands Division Three West (South)
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On course for survival

Bromsgrove 19
Burton 12
Midlands Division Two West  more...

On course for survival

Bromsgrove 19
Burton 12
Midlands Division Two West  more...

Spa are braced for play-offs

THEY may be hot on the heels of Midlands Division Three West (South) leaders Sutton Coldfield, but Droitwich RFC head coach Dan Protherough has admitted his side are bracing themselves for a promotion push via the play-offs.  more...

Schools News

Help us raise cash for heating system

YOUNGSTERS at a Worcestershire pre-school could be left in the cold unless it can raise £15,000 for a new heating system.  more...

Publication will help us hear pupils

A NEW publication has been launched to help schools listen to the opinions of pupils throughout their school life.  more...

Society

Brockencote

WI - On February 20, Chris Jordan welcomed nine visitors from Stoke Prior, the twinned WI, to the meeting, plus one new member. The summer outing on June 18 to Coventry and Ryton Organic Gardens has been booked.  more...

Theatre

Time to make tracks

THOMAS and Friends will be live on stage at Birmingham Hippodrome from March 19-22 providing the perfect Easter treat for young children.  more...

Upton

Top trio coming to Upton

A TRIO from one of Europe's finest chamber orchestras are performing a special concert in Upton.  more...

Top trio coming to Upton

A TRIO from one of Europe's finest chamber orchestras are performing a special concert in Upton.  more...

Collection for missionary work

A RETIRING collection for Upton's missionary worker John Padwick will be held at Upton Parish Church on Sunday (March 9).  more...

What'S On

Essence of the Emerald Isle

THE Palace Theatre in Redditch is getting ready for a powerful show that will evoke memories of the Emerald Isle.  more...

  
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