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Alice's plan to aid a Kenyan teacher
A MALVERN woman is raising funds to bring a talented African teacher to the town for a year to put her through her teaching qualifications. Alice Bennett, who runs the Madresfield Early Years Centre, met Agnes Kadzo Hinzano in Mombasa, Kenya, when she
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Action call to theatre battlers
PROTESTERS complaining about plans to bring commercial management to Malvern Theatres are being urged to write to district councillors to state their objections. Tony Marsden, secretary of Malvern Theatre Association, said it was important for ordinary
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Sanctuary under new management
A SAFE haven for traumatised domestic violence victims has been put under new management. The Droitwich Women's Refuge has cared for frightened women and children, who have become homeless because of domestic violence, since 1978. But to improve services
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2001/2 season
FIXTURES Saturday, December 29 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Little Drayton Rangers (2.45). Division One (South): Mahal v Malvern Town Reserves (2.45). RESULTS EXPRESS & STAR LEAGUE - West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division 18/8/01: Smethwick
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Halifax v Kidderminster
The Third Division match between Kidderminster Harriers and Halifax Town was called off. Overnight rain followed by a freeze in the early hours meant the Yorkshire club's Shay pitch was too dangerous and the referee postponed the game after an inspection
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West Malvern CORRESPONDENT: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
St James's Church rang to the rafters of its newly restored chancel roof with a truly joyful sound last Sunday, as a much enlarged choir - and a congregation estimated at close to 300 people - took part in the carols by candlelight service. With most
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Century of Putley stories recorded
A history of Putley featuring a collection of stories from villagers has been put together by one of its residents. Putley Celebrates the Millen-nium tells the tale of a century of the small Herefordshire village, seven miles from Ledbury, and is edited
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Doubts cast on Ripper solution
A MALVERN criminologist has dismissed claims by a best-selling American crime writer that she has uncovered the true identity of Jack the Ripper. Patricia Cornwall, author of the famous Kay Scarpetta mysteries, says the Victorian serial killer was in
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Woodland walk belies past industry
The valley of Dick Brook is just one of several highlights of this lovely walk in the undulating country to the north of the Abberley Hills. Dick Brook is a tributary of the Severn and joins the river close to Shrawley Wood. Throughout most of its length
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28/12/01 - Teams ...
Malvern RFC Saturday, December 29 Malvern 'A' XV v Worcester Wanderers (home) 2.15pm kick-off. J Daniell, D Handy, K Withnall, M Williams, M Calvert, S Lucas, P Hart, J Evans, D Green, S Phillips (capt), D Beech, A Hills, N Bruton, R Milne, A Sunter.
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It's high time we focused on yobs
WE all know how Worcester has one of the best city environments in which it's possible to live. The glorious cathedral, beautiful river, enticing shopping centre and quality sport all speak volumes for what the Faithful City has to offer. But, as Evening
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28/12/01 - Ron and Cyril defy conditions
The final two competitions of the year at Perdiswell Park Golf Club have been held. The seniors had a Hogans Points system contest while the rest of the main adult members contested a similar competition. Both events were subjected to curtailment due
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28/12/01 - Stanley to miss Sixways 'derby'
WINSTON Stanley and Elton Moncrief are the shock absentees from Worcester Rugby Club's squad to face Moseley tomorrow. The Canadian winger and Kiwi scrum-half are both omitted with head coach John Brain deciding to give Stanley a rest while Ricky Pellow
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Beauty and drama with Berlioz
Les nuits d'ete, La mort de Cleopatre - Hector Berlioz BERLIOZ was what one might call a late starter. While some of the greats began composing almost before they could read, Berlioz took his time about things. He learnt neither the piano nor the violin
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28/12/01 - Barton splashes out on Webster
WORCESTER City have paid just short of the club's record transfer fee of £8,500 to secure the signature of striker Adam Webster from Bedworth United. The 21-year-old passed a medical last night and has signed a contract until May 2004. City's record transfer
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28/12/01 - Frost halts Express
EXPRESS fell to the weather this week, their away game at Birdport being called off at the last minute due to a frozen pitch. This Sunday (December 30) Express are without a game but return to action on January 6 with a home cup tie against Bromsgrove
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28/12/01 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL EXPRESS & STAR WEST MIDLAND LEAGUE Premier Division: Malvern Town v Little Drayton Rangers, Bromyard Town v Ettingshall HT, Darlaston Town v Ledbury Town. Division One South: Mahal v Malvern Town Reserves. WORCESTER & DISTRICT
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Worcester Cathedral Choir n Review: Worcester Concert Club
CATHEDRAL organist Adrian Lucas, directing Worcester Cathedral Choir, guided us through seasonal music of the past thousand years or so, while also traversing the globe. There were interesting contrasts, as in two versions of There is no rose, first in
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Police raid turns up historic toposcope
MALVERN'S historic Toposcope, which was stolen from the top of the Hills nearly two years ago, has been recovered. The engraved metal plate, installed at the highest point of Worcestershire Beacon in 1898, was found by police at an address in Walsall,
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Skatepark 'waterlogged and poorly maintained'
A 'HALFPIPE' at Malvern Youth Centre, used by skateboarders and inline skaters to improve skills, has been moved to Tenbury Wells by Malvern Hills District Council. Town skaters are dismayed at the move, saying remaining facilities at Victoria Park are
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Back with his family
AN aid worker from Malvern who was part of the humanitarian effort for Afghan refugees arrived back home just in time for Christmas. Chris Dyer, of North Malvern, was back with his family on Friday after spending weeks working as part of an Oxfam team
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Good day
OVER 25 people took advantage of a dinner and some company at the Lyttelton Rooms on Christmas Day. The event, held by Malvern Priory, was aimed at the homeless and those who would have spent the day alone. "All the people who came had a very nice time
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Different world but shared faith
A group of churchgoers in Zambia have celebrated their first Christmas in a new church built with money raised by a Malvern Link congregation. St Matthias' Church has raised more than £1,300 in the last three years to send to Friar Thomas Kabaso, an archdeacon
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Road used as car park
UPTON-upon-Severn's mayor, Roger Barker, has intervened in a row over car parking spaces in one of the town's streets. Residents of Riverside Close have complained to the town council that their driveways and turning circle are blocked throughout the
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Students get their due rewards
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's head of education, Julien Kramer presented achievement awards at Han-ley Castle High School. The Lechmere Medal for service to the school was awarded to Tom Stockwell, accepted by his mother as he is currently carrying
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Former teacher loses bid to have sentence reduced
A MUSIC teacher who indecently assaulted three blind female students has failed to get a reduction in his two-year sentence. Andrew Alan Meredith, aged 49, of Worcester Road, Malvern, was jailed on March 5 at Worcester Crown Court after pleading guilty
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Board looks at levy rise
MALVERN Hills Conservators' precept is to rise by three per cent, if recommendations are approved at a meeting on Wednesday. The average rate for a band D property will rise from £22.70 to £23.38 for the financial year 2002-3. "If you work it out on a
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English is not really needed
A LINGUISTICS group in Malvern is looking for new members to join its discussions en franais. "It's for people with some speaking knowledge of French," said founder Kevin Williams. "I learnt French by going to evening classes, holidays in France and now
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Plate unique gift to staff
ONE hundred unique commemorative plates have been created by a Hanley Swan porcelain company to help staff at Colwall's Malvern Water factory celebrate 150 years of bottling. The limited edition plates have been hand-finished by Bronte Porcelain artist
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Manager courts success
A FORMER tennis coach has been appointed as the new marketing manager of a Malvern-based cleaning supplies company. Adrian Bates, from Evesham, takes control of the newly-created marketing department at Express Cleaning Supplies, in Poolbrook Road, and
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Dashed good sports
A SUPERMARKET dash was the top prize in a fundraising raffle which raised £3,000 for Acorns Children's Trust. The raffle was held at Safeway in Malvern by the Rotary Club. First prize was won by Allan Vaughan Interiors, which chose to donate an equivalent
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Not all in the no camp
I HAVE every sympathy with Tony Hunaban and the 'Save Malvern Car Parks Action Group' (Your Letters, December 7). Car parking can be a real problem although there is usually plenty of room at the Splash or elsewhere in the town. I cannot agree to be part
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28/12/01 - Bowen set for Rovers return
SAM Bowen is poised to return for Bromsgrove Rovers' trip to Knypersley Victoria in the Midland Alliance tomorrow (3pm). The former Worcester City striker, Rovers' leading scorer this season, has missed a string of matches because of an ankle injury but
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Thirty face jobs axe in relocation
A BROMYARD manufacturing firm is to lay-off up to 30 of its 210 staff when it relocates to a new Worcester site next year. Derek Sweeney, managing director of Hydro Automotive Structures, said the move from its current base at Bromyard Industrial Estate
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Blinkered vision
Following Ms Lisa Kelly's letter regarding Avon Close Park (Your Letters, December 7), I feel very angry she has such blinkered vision and has no regard for the residents around this play area. She obviously doesn't realise the extent of the problems
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Firms plan to take on new workers
TWO of Ledbury's biggest employers have announced plans to create up to 50 new jobs. Rank-Hovis-Macdougall (RHM), which owns Robertson's Ledbury Preserves off Little Marcle Road, is investing £2m as it looks to start producing Atora Suet in May. Spokesman
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Julie puts store at heart of village life
THE traditional village shop has had to evolve from being a necessity in communities without transport into a convenience store that must open all hours. But cars, mail order and internet delivery services will never replace a well-run local shop, where
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Thanks to NHS
I FELT that I must write and say a big thank you to the NHS. I have had a total knee replacement operation at the Alexandra Hospital Redditch. A very big thank you to all the nursing staff there. The after care treatment since coming home is very good
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The enemy within
BRAVO! Mrs Roberts (Your Letters, December 7), at least I made one councillor sit up and take notice. Only that day I was handed a crime report, issued by Ledbury police officer, PC Gordon, the beat manager. No less than 35 criminal acts were listed for
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What service might we get?
THE decision as to whether to build a new Malvern Community Hospital is to be made next spring and an outline business case put to the board. The House of Commons Health Select Committee is investigating the disadvantages, risks and track record of PFI
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Email virus causes headache for charity
A ROUGE email containing a computer virus caused chaos in Community First's Malvern office last week. The message duplicated itself 7,000 times on 35 computers at the charity's Church Street building, creating a headache for staff who had only moved from
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Espresso decision
VISITORS to the Malvern Hills could be sipping on cappucinos, espressos and lattes for the first time next year. Until now, mobile stalls have only been able to sell ice cream. But a Hereford coffee company is trying to persuade the Malvern Hills Conservators
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Muck to be stored
PROPOSED European measures designed to reduce water pollution are said to be alarming farmers throughout Worcestershire and Herefordshire. David Price, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) regional director responsible for the two counties,
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Taxi driver could loose livelihood after attack
THREE youths angry over an England soccer team result attacked a taxi driver in Malvern, a court heard. Phillip Juden, aged 19, punched Dwayne Lloyd after he was felled by another teenager. Mr Lloyd was taken to hospital unconscious and is now facing
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Marathon ride is a big boost to charity
MALVERN Link beat manager Dilip Sarkar and his wife Anita have raised more than £10,000 for the Douglas Bader Foundation. Their publishing company, Ramrod Productions, has raised thousands by donating 100 per cent of the profits from PC Sarkar's latest
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Opinion
locally 2001 was dominated by foot and mouth, which shut the Malvern Hills and closed down large parts of the social calender. What caused it? Was the widespread culling really necessary? Can we stop it happening again? We have been left with a lot of
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Stanley to miss Sixways 'derby'
WINSTON Stanley and Elton Moncrief are the shock absentees from Worcester Rugby Club's squad to face Moseley tomorrow. The Canadian winger and Kiwi scrum-half are both omitted with head coach John Brain deciding to give Stanley a rest while Ricky Pellow
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Barton splashes out on Webster
WORCESTER City have paid just short of the club's record transfer fee of £8,500 to secure the signature of striker Adam Webster from Bedworth United. The 21-year-old passed a medical last night and has signed a contract until May 2004. City's record transfer
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KCs cup clash called off again
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians' North Midlands Cup first round clash at Camp Hill has been postponed for a third time. The game was due to be played tomorrow but Camp Hill have been ordered to play a Midlands One game against Leicester Lions. No new date for
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Youngsters put on colourful showing
WINNERS of Malvern Town Council's Christmas colouring competition have been presented with their prizes. Overall winner of the competition was Katherine Panton-Kent, of Severn Stoke, who gets a year's junior membership of the Splash. Highly commended
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Victory is required to fire up season
CAPTAIN Carl Heeley has stressed Worcester City must grab back-to-back wins to re-ignite their Dr Martens Premier Division campaign. City make the long trip to Dorset for tomorrow's clash with Weymouth (3pm) in the knowledge that they have not managed
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Radar pair celebrate 60th anniversary
A COUPLE evacuated to Malvern during the war to help radar development celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary last week. Donald and Peggy Tomlin, both 83, toasted 60 years of married life at their Church Road home on Thursday (December 20). They
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Bulls are confident of scoring first season double
Hereford United entertain Stalybridge Celtic tomorrow (3pm) seeking their first Nationwide Conference double of the season. The Bulls already have a 2-0 victory at Celtic under their belts thanks to a Rob Elmes brace and will be looking for a second festive
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Swifts boss is vowing to attack
STOURPORT Swifts boss Tim Langford will put the old adage that attack is the best form of defence to the test when his side visit second-placed Chippenham Town in the Dr Martens Western Division tomorrow (3pm). Langford has no intention of sitting back
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News items down the years
1801: A new and complete collection of the Most Remarkable Trials for Adultery from the time of Henry VIII to the year 1780 is now available in two volumes, price 16 shillings. It is to be had from J. Tymbs, Printer of this Journal at 53 High Street,
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Royal scandal made headlines a century ago
WE tend to think that Royalty escaped the glare of publicity over their personal lives a century ago - but not so! My eyes were drawn to this article which appeared in Berrow's Journal in December, 1901, under the headings: "Another Royal Scandal - Consort
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Elgar robed by friends for a degree ceremony
WORCESTER'S most famous son, composer Edward Elgar, was very much in the news in the Journal at this time exactly a century ago. It was reported that a group of the nation's leading composers, musicians and oratorio singers had clubbed together to buy
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Coach Brian wins top county award
COTSWOLDS cricketing coach, Brian Gee, has been named HSBC Gloucestershire Coach of the Year. The 61-year-old from Blockley, who has been coaching youngsters for around eight years, was awarded the prestigious accolade at a ceremony at the Mid-Glos Indoor
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What's on at your local Cinema.
HARRY POTTER (PG): Harry and his wizarding chums Ron and Hermione face the terror of You-Know-Who. Odeon Worcester (1.30, 4.45, 8.00 Fri-Sun & Tues-Thurs) (11.15, 1.30 Monday only). UCI Merry Hill (10.45 Not Tues 1), 1.15, 2.15, 4.45, (5.45, 8.15
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New Year 1802 style
A VIENNESE Waltz spectacular in Cheltenham on Wednesday, January 2 should help bring in 2002 in a style reminiscent of 1802. The London Gala Orchestra will perform in period costume a swathe of famous waltzes including the Blue Danube and the Tritch-Tratsch
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A little bit of magic
he Magic of Gilbert and Sullivan Chorus and Orchestra will perform memorable moments of operatic sparkle in the Birmingham Symphony Hall tomorrow (Saturday)at 3pm. Tickets £5-£21.50 from 0121 780 3333.
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400 years of song
The Dorothy Frances Voice Studio will be performing Songs through the Centuries at the Bacon Theatre in Cheltenham next month. The singing group will put on costumed musical performances, led by singing teacher Dorothy Frances. Based in Twyning, the 33
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Events in and around Worcester
Guided 'Battle Trail Walk'. Dec 30. 2.30pm. The Crescent, Tewkesbury. (01684 295027). New Years Eve Something Different Ballroom & Sequence Dance (In aid of National Assoc. for Colitis & Crohn's Disease). Dec 31. Dyson Perrins C of E High School
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Classical and easy listening guide
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra present The Music of Vienna. 4 January. 7.30pm. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets £6-£33.50. (Information tel. 0121 780 3333) The King of Instruments - Illuminating talks on organs and organists by Dr Roy Massey
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Practical advice, a listening ear
HAS your mother or father, husband or wife, or another relative or friend, become frail and had to go into a care home? Then you will know from personal experience how difficult it is to come to terms with your change of role. You will also know how difficult
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What's on at a theatre near you
Cinderella. Until Jan 12. The Everyman Theatre. Gloucestershire. Box Office 01242 572573. Charles Dickens 'A Christmas Carol'. Dec 1-Jan 5 2002. Swan Theatre, The Moors, Worcester. (Box Office 01905 27322). Dick Whittington. Dec 7-Jan 12. Roses Theatre
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MPs' workload should be reduced to combat stress
IF Robin Cook's proposals to reform the Parliamentary working week do reduce the anti-social hours and punishing schedules at Westminster, then they are to be welcomed not least because they might improve MPs' mental health. Our own research of more than
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Journeys to killing fields
THE War Research Society is run mainly by retired and serving police officers and ex-servicemen as a charitable hobby. It was founded many years ago and supports a number of causes, including the Commonwealth War Graves, Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
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From the sinister to the sexy at the Swan
THE controversial play which caused a storm after Hollywood star Nicole Kidman appeared naked in it, is to feature in the forthcoming programme at Worcester's Swan Theatre. The Worcester Theatre Company is to present The Blue Room, a "clinical" look at
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School's not out
HARRY Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is running for another two weeks at Malvern Cinema, until Thursday, January 10. Starring Daniel Radcliffe as the boy wizard, the film is based on J K Rowling's highly successful book has already proved a hit. An
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BBC production that's top class
The Day That Shook The World (BBC Worldwide, £6.99) The business of journalism - by its very nature - invariably has a limited shelf-life. There is nothing so dead as yesterday's papers. However, a momentous event can occasionally inspire writing that
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Cricket fans don't have to wait for quality
Benson and Hedges Cricket Year 2001 edited by Jonathan Agnew (Bloomsbury, £20) TIME was when the cricket aficionado would have to wait until the following spring to read a full review of the season just ended, when Wisden appeared on the bookshelves.
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Show one short
A theatre in Droitwich is one musician short of a pantomime! The Norbury Theatre urgently needs a drummer as it prepares to put on Dick Whittington from January 10-26. Rehearsals start in the new year and expenses are paid. Tom-tom experts who could help
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Cold comfort
IT seems tinsel, holly and gift-wrapped pressies go hand-in-hand with a flaming red nose which Rudolph would be proud of. In this country we get an average of two colds each a year - a grand total of 120 million - but do we actually know what is bugging
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Drug swoop by the police
POLICE swooped on suspected burglars and drug dealers in the Bengeworth area of Evesham resulting in 18 arrests and the recovery of stolen goods and drugs. Operation Tatter was launched at the beginning of December after police obtained warrants to search
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Malvern Town Football Club - Club facts
Langland Stadium, Langland Avenue, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2EQ Tel: (01684) 574068. Formed 1947. Club officials General manager: Richard Anson. Team manager: Joe Rawle. Colours: Sky blue/claret shirts, sky blue shorts, sky blue socks. First team
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28/12/01 - Sporting highlights from 2001 - Part one
January FOLLOWING the disruption of the floods and water-logged pitches towards the end of last year, it was now the turn of snow and freezing temperatures as the first weekend of the year was virtually devoid of outdoor sport. MALVERN RFC Youth Section
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Log on to city life in 1901
DETAILS about how people in Worcestershire lived in 1901 are to be made available on the internet. The 1901 census is being made public from next Wednesday, January 2. Previously, local historians would have to go to their nearest library or records office
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Women in crash
TWO women were taken to hospital and another motorist had to be cut free by Herefordshire fire crews after a two-car smash in Leominster. The Volkswagen Polo and Vauxhall Nova blocked both carriageways of the A49, after they collided on a roundabout in
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Swan books room with a nude
A PLAY which won Hollywood star Nicole Kidman the accolade "theatrical Viagra" when she stripped off on stage each night is coming to Worcester. David Hare's The Blue Room caused a storm when the former Mrs Tom Cruise bared all for the play - described
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Residents 'too lazy to put pen to paper'
PEOPLE living in St Peter's stand accused of being "too lazy to put pen to paper" after just eight per cent responded to a survey on relocating Redhill Baptist Church. Ex-parish council member Christopher Catchpole said disgruntled residents should keep
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Shoppers flock to the city for the sales
TILLS in Worcester's stores kept on ringing yesterday as thousands of shoppers flocked to the city for the seasonal sales scramble. "One store sold more Christmas cards on December 27 than they did in a whole week before Christmas," said Trevor Lloyd-Adams
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Charities are in the money
A £30,000 share-out has made welcome Christmas presents for charities in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The money comes from Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales, which has made grants to 10 groups in the two counties as part of a £500,000 round
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Funeral of top referee Gerald
MANY top soccer officials were expected to be at Worcester Cathedral today for the funeral of the city's finest referee, Gerald Ashby. Most of the current FA Premiership referees were expected to attend the service, as well as several leading players
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Police want to see more order
WORCESTER police say they are stepping up their bid to tackle disorder in the city by issuing an increase in anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs). The community-based ASBOs - aimed at people causing harassment, alarm or distress - can be applied for by
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Police recover the stolen toposcope
AN historic Malvern landmark, stolen from the top of the famous Hills nearly two years ago, has been recovered. The toposcope, installed at the highest point of the Worcestershire Beacon in 1898, was found by police at an address in Walsall, following
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Pop star to be honoured at a service and concert
A PUBLIC memorial service and celebration concert is planned to celebrate the life of 70s pop star Clifford T Ward. The singer/songwriter, once dubbed the new Paul McCartney, lost his 17-year-battle with multiple sclerosis last week. His final illness
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Malvern RFC - Fixtures/Results - 2001/2 season
FIXTURES MIDLANDS ONE Saturday, December 29. (Friendly) Malvern A XV v Worcester Wanderers (2.15). Sunday, December 30. North Midlands Cup second Round: Malvern v Luctonians - postponed. Saturday, January 5. Malvern v Longton. Saturday, January 12. Kenilworth
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Councillor's green bid for New Road
AN historic Worcester thoroughfare has been restored after four avenues of lime trees along New Road were given a new lease of life. Nine trees have been planted by the city council to replace older trees that had died because vehicles had hit them. Councillor
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Drug-related crime cut
DOCTORS in Malvern have played a major part in reducing drug-related crime in the area. The reduction coincides with the expansion of a clinic designed to put heroin addicts back in control of their lives. The Shared Care Drug Misuse Clinic at Barnards
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Re-opening delay for leisure centre
BUILDING work on the Hill Centre at Upton-upon-Severn has fallen seven weeks behind schedule, dashing hopes of the centre re-opening in January. It could be Easter before sports and community groups are able to return to the revamped leisure centre. "
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Cannons all fired-up with Christmas cheer
CHILDREN in hospital during the festive season were showered with gifts thanks to a Worcester health club. New members at Cannons Health Club on Droitwich Road were offered a cut-price joining fee in return for donating toys to children at Ronkswood Hospital
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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
CHRISTMAS celebrations began on December 16 with the dedication of the new vestry at St James' Church, when the Bishop of Dudley Rt Rev Walker blessed the new vestry. He gave thanks for the life and generosity of the late Rev John Pumphrey in his bequest
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MADRESFIELD Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
The Christmas carol service was held last Sunday evening at St Mary's Church when the Parish Singers and the choir from St Peter's Church, Powick led the singing. Members of the congregation read the lessons and the choir sang Gaudete, The Coventry Carol
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
CHRISTMAS festivities in the village included two concerts performed at Powick Parish Hall by pupils of Powick Primary School. Junior pupils and also members of 1st Powick Brownies visited the Swan Theatre, Worcester for the performance of A Christmas
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Olwen keeping good company
Among the visitors to a prestigious London show by Upper Welland artist Olwen Tarrant has been her local MP. Sir Michael Spicer, Conservative MP for West Worcestershire, visited the exhibition by Olwen, the first female president of the Royal Institute
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Aiming to build on their success
THE end of Steps, the death of George Harrison, and the rise of The Strokes are just some of the milestones from the world of music that will be remembered from 2001. Do you recall what you were doing when news of George Harrison's death broke, and do
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28/12/01 - Victory is required to fire up season
CAPTAIN Carl Heeley has stressed Worcester City must grab back-to-back wins to re-ignite their Dr Martens Premier Division campaign. City make the long trip to Dorset for tomorrow's clash with Weymouth (3pm) in the knowledge that they have not managed
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28/12/01 - Little Drayton Rangers are the visitors
Tomorrow (Saturday) Malvern Town entertain Little Drayton Rangers (2.45) in the league and should have a full squad to pick from. Returning for Town will be striker Matt Upton. Work commitments and a suspension have hindered the youngster's progress this
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John likes to call a spade a spade
THERE was a smile breaking at the corners of his mouth and a twinkle in his eye as John Glazebrook explained, "I've always believed the right size garden for a house is as much as the wife can manage." Before some irate feminist enlists the support of
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SARA system making waves
RIVER rescues will be made quicker and safer thanks to a new radio communications system. Members of the Upton-upon-Severn branch of the Severn Area Rescue Association currently have to contact each other and other emergency services via mobile phones
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'Coiled spring'
THE founder of Malvern's Pubwatch scheme has warned louts to be on their best behaviour throughout the festive period. "We have not brought any exclusion orders yet," said PC Dilip Sarkar, beat manager for Malvern Link, who set the project up in November
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Tim is set for a farming future
A MALVERN man is celebrating after being awarded a degree in agriculture with land farm management. Tim Pratt, of Storridge successfully studied for the degree at the Harper Adams Univer-sity College in Shropshire and is now working as an assistant manager
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Theft from pub
THE Horse and Groom pub in Ryall, near Upton, was broken into overnight between Tuesday, December 18, and the next day. The thieves broke a kitchen window round the back of the pub and stole a bag and purse, the value of which is unknown.
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See what is on offer
Olympic medallist Nick Gillingham and Tony the Tiger will be appearing when Malvern Splash holds an "open day" on Saturday, January 12. Free swimming and fitness classes, group inductions, talks and kids' activities will be on offer between 10.30am and
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£4,000 mower stolen
A SIT-ON motor mower worth £4,000 was stolen from a private garage in Upton-upon-Severn between 8.30am and noon on Monday. Police have appealed for information about the disappearance of the mower, a red Westwood 12-horsepower model with a Lombarde engine
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Art scheme
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cou-ncil is planning to put an abstract sculpture in the grounds of the Elgar Birthplace Museum. The council has applied for planning permission to erect the work at the Lower Broadheath centre. The sculpture, which will be behind
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Businessman fined
A MALVERN businessman has been fined £3,000 and ordered to pay £1,000 costs after hundreds of tins of car paint were found by the roadside. Adam Cale, of Secure Fabrications, Spring Lane industrial estate, pleaded guilty to three charges under the Environmental
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NYOmusic boost
A pupil at a Malvern school has been picked to take part in the National Youth Orchestra's Composers' Class. Edward Nesbit, 15, a student at Malvern College, will take part in a series of residential courses with the National Youth Orchestra during the
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Will such support continue?
MANY of your readers will have heard the Radio 3 lunchtime broadcast of the Skampa Quartet on December 14. It was recorded at the Malvern Concert Club at Malvern Theatres on September 20, the remainder of the concert having been broadcast on September
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Laying down his tools
A MALVERN carpet fitter has announced his retirement after 52 years in the trade. Laurie Gardner, of Eston Avenue, started his career at Francis's of Malvern, and although for many years he has been self-employed, he still does most of his work for the
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Idea is economic
FURTHER to Coun Houghton-Smith's letter (Your Letters, December 14) regarding the cost of the new bus shelter at the bottom of Church Street, I do of course have an interest in this as my gallery is sited behind this bunker or bus 'shelter?' I have also
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Illogical proposal
LET us apply a bit of logic to the one-way proposal. If Knapp Lane is made 'no entry' from the Malvern end, drivers travelling from Ledbury towards Malvern will be able to use it in the usual way, with the added bonus of being able to accelerate up the
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Harry Potter author urged to fly to rescue of owls
Harry Potter creator J K Rowling is being asked to back a plea by the director of the National Bird of Prey Centre at Newent. Jemima Parry-Jones MBE is writing to the author asking her to somehow stress that owls do not make good pets. Mrs Parry-Jones
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Taking a short cut to disaster
HOW I agree with Martin Eager, (Your Letters, November 30) that there should be caution before considering road restrictions, as "cars will find another route". He points out that some restrictions are just not policed, despite pressure from him and other
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'Prisoner' still under threat
THE Malvern group of Amnesty International has been sent New Year greetings by its adopted prisoner of conscience, Mohamed Habib Hemissi of Tunisia. Jim Beard, for the group, said Mr Hemissi was formerly a respected headteacher who was imprisoned by the
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Birthday joy for OAP club
THE Geraldine Court Midweek Club has celebrated its first birthday. The club, off Geraldine Road, Barnards Green, opens three days a week, giving older people the chance to meet, chat and enjoy a meal together. Members are very enthusiastic about the
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Lecturer in award honour
A former Hanley Castle pupil has helped the University of Warwick win a major academic award. Tim Atherton, who attended the old Hanley Castle Grammar School and whose father was headmaster of the Grove Primary school in Malvern Link, won the best Teaching
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Looking to the future
OPINION on the best way forward for the Malvern Hills over the next ten years is to be gauged by members of the Malvern Hills Conservators. Among representatives from other organisations, they will be manning forums and travelling around the area in an
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A car worth waiting for
THERE'S not many people who would give up their place in a queue for one of Britain's most glamorous cars, but a Malvern man has. Not only did Mike Angell make someone else's dream come true by sacrificing his spot in a Mor-gan waiting list, he also helped
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Shelter cash plea snubbed
MALVERN Town Council has expressed its disappointment after failing to get funding from the Parish Initiatives Fund for a new bus shelter. The executive committee of Malvern Hills District Council agreed last week to spend £2,000 from the fund on re-
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A right royal honour
Newly-commissioned 2nd Lieutenant Chris Lane will join his Royal Artillery regiment after Christmas, where he will be put in charge of up to 30 troops. Chris, 23, has completed a year's officer cadet training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
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Charities share in windfall
charities in Malvern, Ledbury and Bromyard are being given a festive boost with cash grants from the Lloyds TSB charitable foundation. Malvern Women's Project will receive £4,000, the Ledbury-based Salter's Hill Charity £3,220 and Bromyard and District
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Delay in market opening slated
THE re-opening of livestock markets in February has been welcomed by farmers in the Malvern area. But there is also widespread criticism for the length of time taken to make the decision. Lord Whitty of Camberwell, parliamentary under-secretary for the
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Twin doubts for in-form Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have injury doubts over Ian Clarkson and Bo Henriksen for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against high-flying Hull City at Aggborough (3pm). Defender Clarkson has a foot problem while striker Henriksen, on loan
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Fire station repairs delay
Urgent repairs to the roof of Malvern's fire station have been put on hold while the county's fire service awaits Government confirmation of its borrowing allowance. Hereford and Worcester Combined Fire Authority has earmarked £100,000 for remedial work
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No need to panic -- Mullen
BOSS Phil Mullen is refusing to press any panic buttons despite Evesham United's slide down the Dr Martens Western Division. The Robins have endured a stop-start month and also lost six points following Bloxwich's withdrawal from the league. Mullen's
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Rag collector, 85, marries a girl aged 18
A WEDDING with a difference was reported by the Worcester Journal at this time 250 years ago. The edition of 1751 stated: "A few days ago was married at Badsee near Evesham in this county, John Field (a person who goes about gathering rags), aged 85,
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Air ambulance concert
The Midland Concert Orchestra will perform at a special Viennese concert in aid of the Worcestershire Air Ambulance at Kidderminster Town Hall on Tuesday (January 1). The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets, at £10.50 and £9.50, are available from a
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CD is first to feature new guitarist
WELSH roots band The Bluehorses play Hereford's Courtyard Arts Centre on Tuesday, January 18 in support of their latest album. The five-strong group play a fusion of traditional Celtic music with more contemporary rhythms. Their latest tour, to plug their
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Single up for awards
A Malvern singer-songwriter is starting 2002 riding high in the country music charts. In A Whisper by Clive John, who lives in Malvern Wells, has been nominated for song of the year and best single of 2001 in the EMS Country Chart. "To be nominated for
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28/12/01 - Manager hails Chopper
ROD Brown has hailed Craig 'Chopper' Harris a revelation after his gritty displays for United. Brown signed the hard-tackling midfielder from the now-defunct Bloxwich three weeks ago. "To be honest, Craig's name has been mentioned to me a few times in
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21/12/01 - Town on target for new ground
TOP footballers from the Malvern area could have the use of state-of-the-art facilities after Malvern Town Football Club this week struck a deal with developers for its Langland home. The club exchanged contracts with housebuilder Barratt on Wednesday
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
Come and make your own paper gloves, inspired by the exhibition Princess Su Su with artist Serena Partridge. Dec 28. 10-12.30pm (9-11year olds) and 1.30-4pm (11-14year olds). The Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester. (01905 25371). Rare
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Your guide to the best sounds around
Dec 28 Rhythm and Boozestock. The Marr's Barr, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Dec 29 The Barflys (Full Band). The Marr's Barr, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. New Years Eve The Fingers. The Marr's Barr, Pierpoint Street, Worcester.
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We should challenge councillors about this underspend
It has rcently been revealed that, although the Worcestershire Social Services Department has received £53.1m as part of the Government funds intended to be spent on care of the elderly, it only intends to spend £31.7m for this purpose. This is a startling
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Britain being stifled by over-regulation
I NOTICE from your article headlined "Fears for Public" (Evening News, Monday, December 10) that a scaffolding firm has been fined £8,000 for not adhering to a guideline. The Health and Safety Inspector noticed the so-called offence during his lunch break
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Something for every taste
THE complete word of God in abridged form, ghost trains and treachery among English society provides the backdrop for The Everyman Theatre's latest programme of productions. With nerve-jangling mysteries, hilarious looks at adolescence and an insight
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (PG) 2pm daily, 6.30pm daily (except New Year's Eve & New Year's Day). Odeon Worcester: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (PG) Fri-Sun & Tues-Thurs 11.45, 12.45, 3.30, 4.30
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Fancy a drop of organic wine this Christmas?
WITH the season to be merry upon us, it is time to get down to the serious business of choosing the wines that will make Christmas memorable or - for those who overindulge - less memorable. But how many of us will be washing down our turkey, or toasting
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Hampshire enjoys the Malvern stage
For Susan Hampshire, who returns to Malvern Theatres this month in Noel Coward's Relative Values, there are few places in the country that compare to Malvern. "I know Malvern quite well," she said, "I first performed there in the Shaw Festival in, it
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What's on
Theatre December Until Jan 5-Cinderella at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 5pm & 7pm. £8-£16. Box Office (01684) 892277. Until Jan 12-Cinderella at the Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham. 2.15pm & 7pm (New Year's
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28/12/01 - Rangers' revenge
RANGERS entertained Mahal in the Express & Star West Midland League Division One (South) game seeking revenge for a 1-0 defeat inflicted on them back in September. MALVERN RANGERS 4, MAHAL 2 The visitors opened the scoring after eight minutes when
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28/12/01 - Powick hit City for five
POWICK entertained Worcester City in this Saturday Premier game at Lower Howsell, Malvern. POWICK FC 5, WORCESTER CITY 1 Powick went one up after just five minutes, a cross from James Bottomley was headed home by Powick's top goal scorer Jon Hodgetts
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28/12/01 - Four for Smith
THIS Mercian Elgar U13 League game once again saw a fine individual performance from Martyn Smith who continued his recent success by scoring four goals. EVESHAM UNITED 2, WELLAND 5 His first goal was the only score in an even first half and shortly after
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Deadline for pension claims
PENSION holders in the two counties could lose thousands of pounds to the Inland Revenue if they fail to claim back their tax relief before the deadline of January 31, 2002. Accountants and business advisers, PKF, are warning pension holders they have
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Foodies need to develop their niche
THE specialist food and drink industry is growing in the two counties, but is in need of more skilled workers and producers need to raise their profile. According to research funded by the region's development agency, Advantage West Midlands (AWM), there
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Worcester energy firm just the Bizz
A WORCESTER electricity company has won one of Britain's most prestigious industry awards. On-line electricity supplier BizzEnergy came first in the Utility Industry Achievement Awards' e-commerce category for its innovative web-based product. BizzEnergy
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28/12/01 - Twin doubts for in-form Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have injury doubts over Ian Clarkson and Bo Henriksen for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against high-flying Hull City at Aggborough (3pm). Defender Clarkson has a foot problem while striker Henriksen, on loan
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28/12/01 - Sporting highlights from 2001 - Part two
July FORMER junior Wimbledon tennis player and England lacrosse representative Liz Evans put the Worcestershire Golf Club on the map by winning a final of the LGU Gold Medal Competition for Silver Division in Dorset with a three-below-par score of 69.
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28/12/01- Juniors B move into second spot
JUNIORS B, with their convincing Malvern Table Tennis League Division Three win over Maulers, have moved into second place above Crackpots B, who have a game in hand. Matthew Lang and Anthony Wiseman both won all their singles and Anthony teamed up with
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28/12/01 - Kevin's fitness swings the tie
WITH the match score at 1-1, Malvern Squash Club needed strong performances from their remaining three players to beat the visiting Stourport. On adjacent courts Robin Broad and Kevin Sandercock were equally impressive. Robin's grey hair gives no indication
