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Stories for 2 March 2002

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There is something else you can do...

WITH reference to the letter from David Thomas regarding black cabs, (You Say, February 20), I too am disabled.   more...

The issue is whether EU laws override Parliament

ON February 18, two divisional judges dismissed an attempt by five traders to overturn their criminal convictions for selling in pounds and ounces.   more...

It's either put up... or shut up

I SEE that A Monschau has decided to decline the invitation from Jon Burgess to visit a local hunt kennels (You Say, February 18) on the basis that it would be a complete waste of his/her time.   more...

When will we see some compassion?

I CAN understand the sense of grievance felt by Sajid Raisat regarding the situation in Palestine.   more...

It's the uniform that most concerns them

LIKE most schools, Blessed Edward Oldcorne has to deal with drug problems.   more...

Lovely read

HOW lovely to read your article about Charlie Meek (Evening News, February 19).   more...

It's escapism

MELANIE Hall (Counterpoints, February 21) quotes media studies lecturer Debbie Goodie that "we watch comfort television to escape from everyday realities and pressures".   more...

Funds boost

MAY I express my thanks to all those in the Worcester area who contributed to a recent house-to-house collection between September 29 and October 14 for The National Kidney Research Fund. The total sum raised was £1,981.16.   more...

Death sentence

READING my Sunday newspaper, I see yet another person has almost been killed by thugs stealing a mobile phone.   more...

Toxic package is timely reminder

NEWS that so-called Tartan Terrorists have sent a toxic package to Prime Minister Tony Blair is a grim reminder of how dramatically the world has changed since the September 11 atrocities in the USA.   more...

Ski lift for Julian

AN officer from Worcestershire has battled his way into the ranks of this year's top Army skiers.   more...

Taxi driver is cleared of rape

A TAXI driver who admitted stripping off at a disabled pensioner's home has been cleared of rape and indecent assault.   more...

Tribute for little Megan

THE sudden death of a little girl has cast a terrible shadow over what should have been the celebration of the opening of an education centre for children with motor disabilities.   more...

Death rate figures will be examined

WORCESTERSHIRE Health Authority has vowed to look into figures that revealed the county's poor record on patients dying after surgery.   more...

Pupil aims for England glory

A SIXTH form pupil has been selected to shoot for England.   more...

Visit roadshow for a say on the city's future

PEOPLE in Worcester will soon be able to help change the city for the better, thanks to a roadshow hitting city community centres in the next few weeks.   more...

Pupils learn about rainforest living

YOUNGSTERS at a Worcester independent school were treated to a taste of South America by a duo of visiting professional musicians.   more...

Appeal for MS therapy centre

AN MS sufferer from Evesham has launched an ambitious appeal to raise £250,000 for a Multiple Sclerosis therapy centre in the town.   more...

Fond memories from the past... but it went downhill

THE people of Worcester have given their views on the demise of Worcester Carnival:   more...

Tributes to stalwarts as great family day is lost

THE actual Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flying car was just one of the stunning attractions which graced Worcester's carnival day over the years.   more...

Tears as curtain comes down on carnival parade

CARNIVAL committee chairman Trevor Smith confessed he went home and cried his eyes out after the meeting which brought the curtain down on Worcester's annual parade.   more...

Residents in fight to block asylum bid

PEOPLE living near the proposed asylum seekers `hotel' at Throckmorton are being urged to put pen to paper and sign-up to a petition being sent to the House of Commons.   more...

Eastern promises

CENTRAL Asia is a long way from Worcester, but it is there that the two men responsible for ripping off hundreds of people started out in business together.   more...

Evening News readers who lost out

THE stories from Evening News readers about being ripped-off by Sunrise Holidays were depressingly similar.   more...

County's biggest case of kind

MORE than 500 people contacted Worcestershire Trading Standards about the activities of Sunrise Holidays making it the biggest investigation ever carried out by officers.   more...

Sun goes down on holiday cheat

AFTER being ripped off by Sunrise Holidays, Worcester man Andrew Fellows did more than most to ensure no one else lost their money.   more...

Deception `patsy' locked up

A CONMAN who duped hundreds of Worcester people into parting with their money through a crooked holiday firm has been jailed for four months.   more...

BIKE MAN DIES IN CITY ROAD HORROR

A CYCLIST died after going under the wheels of a 30-tonne lorry in Worcester.   more...

Sport

1/4 time Kidderminster 0-1 Hartlepool

After going behind to Humphreys' fourth-minute goal, Harriers were fortunate not to concede a second soon after.   more...

Half-time: Kidderminster 0-1 Hartlepool

Harriers were struggling to get their normal passing game going and did not look like scoring.   more...

3/4 time: Kidderminster 1-1 Hartlepool

Harriers were forced into a change at half-time with the injured Stamps off and Broughton on up front.   more...

Kidderminster 2-1 Hartlepool

On loan striker Larkin gave Harriers the lead on 64 minutes, finishing well past keeper Williams after collecting a Bennett pass inside the box.   more...

Kidderminster 2-2 Hartlepool

Hartlepool equalised on 73 minutes when Watson played an excellent through ball to Tinkler who rounded the advancing Brock on the edge of his area and planted the ball into the empty net.   more...

Kidderminster 3-2 Hartlepool

With three minutes left Harriers took the lead for the second time through midfielder Bennett's eighth goal of the season.   more...

Kidderminster 1-1 Hartlepool

Harriers equalised on 58 minutes when big Sall rose highest at the far post to head home Foster's left-wing corner.   more...

Full-time: Kidderminster 3-2 Hartlepool

After Tinkler levelled Larkin's strike for Harriers, Harriers nearly made it 3-2 on 81 minutes.   more...

2/3/02 - Wolves can rally claims Solvason

THE next two games will be critical in Worcester Wolves' bid to reach the National Basketball League Division One play-offs says head coach Rick Solvason.   more...

James leads Trophy bid

AS the football season moves into its closing stages Hereford United's star defender Tony James still leads the ratings for the Ray Mercer Memorial Trophy.   more...

Dan out to make his mark

WORCESTER Rugby Club have freshened up their squad with the introduction of academy hopeful Dan O'Connell.   more...

Williams eyes play-off place

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers influential midfielder Danny Williams is aiming to catch up for lost time now that he's overcome a frustrating knee injury.   more...

Hereford aiming to tame Telford again

HEREFORD United's busy week continues on Tuesday with the visit of Telford United to Edgar Street who will be keen to take revenge following The Bulls shock away win at Christmas.   more...

SUMMARY: Kidderminster 3-2 Hartlepool

A late winner from Dean Bennett decided an enthralling must-win Division Three clash for Kidderminster Harriers.   more...

Professional career still dream for City ace

ANYONE who has seen Adam Webster on a football field can be in no doubt of the striker's commitment and passion for the game.   more...

Seven races set for Garnons card

THIS weekend's local point-to-point action features the Ross Harriers fixture to be held at the Garnons course, near Hereford.   more...

Wolves can rally claims Solvason

THE next two games will be critical in Worcester Wolves' bid to reach the National Basketball League Division One play-offs says head coach Rick Solvason.   more...

2/3/02 - Professional career still dream for City ace

ANYONE who has seen Adam Webster on a football field can be in no doubt of the striker's commitment and passion for the game.   more...

2/3/02 - Dan out to make his mark

WORCESTER Rugby Club have freshened up their squad with the introduction of academy hopeful Dan O'Connell.   more...

Preview: Kidderminster v Hartlepool

Kidderminster Harriers are looking for their second victory in five days in a match billed as a must-win encounter.   more...

Kidderminster 0-1 Hartlepool

Harriers suffered a nightmare start when a good four-man move from the visitors eventually saw Tinkler play a good pass in to Humphreys who finished clinically from 12 yards.   more...

  
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