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Donations pour in
A STEADY stream of donations has been pouring into the Stress in the Countryside Appeal since it was launched last week. More than £3,000 has been received at the offices of the Three Counties Agricultural Society, ranging from modest amounts to a major
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Charity rally postponed
A CHARITY rally, originally scheduled for next month, has been postponed, due to the foot and mouth crisis. The annual Challenge 100 Rally organised by the NSPCC was due to take place around hotels, pubs and other venues in Worcestershire on Saturday,
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Debt advice line launched
PEOPLE in the foot and mouth affected rural community needing urgent financial advice can now use an emergency freephone telephone number. The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux launched the number this week, to give money and debt advice
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Slaughter to be speeded up
A NATIONAL welfare disposal scheme set up to slaughter animals suffering because of movement restrictions has received 4,300 applications, involving 1.16 million animals. A spokesman for the Intervention Board, said 260,000 animals had been slaughtered
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Farmer acquitted
ONE of the three Herefordshire farmers brought to court for allegedly moving livestock illegally during the foot and mouth crisis has been acquitted. Christopher Rudge, of Baynham Farm, Sellack, near Ross-on-Wye, has been given the wrong advice by MAFF
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Open garden cancelled
ORGANISERS of a National Garden Scheme open day at Little Malvern Court have announced the event's cancellation, due to the foot and mouth crisis. The garden was due to open on Monday May 7.
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They'll be stamping their feet
BUNGLING ram-raiders made a first class blunder when they stole a cash box from a Worcester supermarket - only to find it was full of stamps. The thieves, who caused £14,000 damage in the raid, came unstuck after they used a stolen Toyota Corolla to smash
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Cautious hope after outbreak-free week
THE end of the foot-and-mouth crisis could be in sight for the two counties, following the news that no new cases have been confirmed this week. Farmers in Worcestershire say they can start looking forward after it emerged that the county had been free
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Fire crews tackle bedroom blaze
FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus battled against piles of packed clothing as they tried to extinguish a blaze in a Worcester home. Crews from the city's White Watch dowsed the blaze in the main bedroom of the home in Borrowdale Drive, Warndon.
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BANKS'S BREWERY LEAGUE
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Division One (South): Malvern Town Reserves V Hinton (3pm). WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 Premier Division: Star v Malvern Town (7.45pm). MONDAY, APRIL 30 WORCESTERSHIRE SENIOR URN FINAL Malvern Town v Studley BKL at St Georges Lane, Worcester
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
A LARGE congregation enjoyed a performance of John Rutter's Requiem, which took place on Palm Sunday at St James Church, Colwall. An augmented choir and orchestra which was conducted by Carl Attwood. A retiring collection in aid of the India Earthquake
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WEST MALVERN Correspondent: Mr Colin Jackson. Tel: 01684 577604
MAUNDY Thursday saw yet another illustration of the remarkable amount of creative talent with which West Malvern abounds. St James' Church was well filled for 'Palm & Cross', an hour-long original presentation of reflections for Holy Week. Music,
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Father Ted star stops off on tour
FATHER Ted star Ardal O'Hanlon arrives in Cheltenham this week, as part of his UK tour. The stand-up comedian is best known for his role as wide-eyed 'eejit' Father Dougal McGuire in Channel 4's comedy. He is a previous winner of three Best Comedian awards
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Speed is the essence
CONTEMPORARY landscapes by Paul Powis form the basis of a new exhibition at the Foalyard Gallery in Bransford. The Worcester-based artist is a senior lecturer in drawing and painting at the University of Central England and has been published in numerous
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20/4/01 - Harriers can have big say in play-offs
BOSS Jan Molby is relishing the prospect of Kidderminster Harriers having a say in who will bag a play-off place in the Nationwide League Division Three. Tomorrow his side face rivals Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road (3pm) in a clash which could have a
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Empty luggage packs a punch
TWO TIMERS stars Sarah James and Gordon Russell often don't know what they're going to play right up to the start of a gig. But you can be sure of a percussion collection almost as fascinating as the songs themselves. Tapping away on a suitcase converted
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Politicians need to re-build trust
THE foot and mouth epidemic is far from over. Its effect on agriculture, and the broader base of rural life, remains savage. The true impact in the worst affected areas, such as the West Country and Cumbria, are greater than any other influence in the
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Leadership lacking
I WAS horrified to see animal carcasses being loaded onto a lorry at the side of Baynhams Farm, on the main Hereford-Ledbury road, during evening rush hour on Monday, April 9. These animals had been killed days ago and were piled up behind a hedge, beside
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Honourable course
ALL the Malvern Town councillors who attended the Malvern Town Parish Meeting on April 4 should now be clear of the depth of feeling about their performance, particularly with regard to their ability to oversee matters within sensible financial limits
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No more lights
AS a resident of Summerfield Road, who attended the public meeting on March 28 at Dyson Perrins High School to discuss plans for the development of the Lower Howsell Road allotment site, I think we were all amazed at the representative from Bovis Homes
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A clear message
IT was with a certain amount of surprise that we read Peter Hughes' letter (Postbag, April 13) about the land that was the Lower Howsell Road allotments. Surely the message given at the meeting was a clear one. The fact that 300 plus people were unanimous
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Alternative solution
THE letter from Peter Hughes is misguided. As he acknowledges the allotment site in Lower Howsell Road, is designated "Public open space", and is not required for the housing needs of Malvern on existing or future plans. How can it be inevitable that
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Procrastination rules
SO once again procrastination rules in Malvern, as the Conservators, instead of using a map and common sense to survey the Hills, which would have enabled them to at least partially open them for Easter, hide behind a so-called 'risk assessment' carried
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Objectionable habit
THE alarming resurgence of tuberculosis in the East Midlands reminds us that the objectionable habit of spitting on pavements and elsewhere in public can add to the spread of disease. I think many will agree there are already enough hazards on Malvern's
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Thought for the Week
THINK back to your childhood days and try to recall one personality from the world of sport or entertainment that you wanted to be like when you grew up. For me it was Kevin Keegan or the World Superstars champion Brian Jacks. Once you have chosen that
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City slickers set up cup win
WORCESTER City have one hand on the Dr Martens League Cup after a stunning 4-0 win over Crawley Town last night. Two goals from in-form striker Mark Shepherd and one from the outstanding Jamie Hyde added to an early own-goal at St George's Lane in the
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Hick has eyes on England Test spot
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Graeme Hick has vowed to fight to get his England Test place back. The New Road master batsman, who has been left out by England on ten previous occasions, is again captaining the County after failing to be given an ECB central contract
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Cricket beats farm crisis
CLUB cricket in Worcestershire seems set to escape the worst of the foot-and-mouth crisis. The new Worcestershire County League season begins tomorrow with only one of its clubs --Knighton-on-Teme -- having a ground in an area where restrictions are in
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Weakest Link's biggest winner
WEST Malvern's Paul Farrer is one of the biggest winners in the runaway international TV success of BBC quiz show The Weakest Link. Every minute of Anne Robinson's show is precious to the 28-year-old professional composer as he created the music which
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Northern end of the Malvern Hills are re-opened to walkers
THE northern end of the Malvern Hills are being re-opened to walkers this weekend. Malvern Hills Conservators announced the move late yesterday afternoon following discussions with local councils, MAFF and the Environment Agency. The area open will be
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Prime site for social housing
A PRIME site in Malvern's Church Street could be developed for social housing, after suggestions of a new doctors' surgery were withdrawn. Birmingham-based housing association FCH Housing and Care is preparing a scheme for 44 homes at the former Malvern
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Take Control at Ayr
TOMORROW sees a superb day of racing with something for all tastes whether your preference is for the jumps game or the Flat. Ayr takes centre stage with the feature event being the marathon Gala Group Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase. Take Control
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Fixtures and Results 2000/2001
Worcester City Football Club's full fixture list for the 2000/2001 season AUGUST 19 - Tamworth, DML (A) 2-1 (goal scorers Lutz, Cottrill) 21 - Bath, DML (H) 0-0 26 - Stafford, DML (H) 2-4 (Heeley, Joyce) 28 - Merthyr Tydfil, DML (A) 1-4 (Weir) SEPTEMBER
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20/4/01 - Hick has eyes on England Test spot
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Graeme Hick has vowed to fight to get his England Test place back. The New Road master batsman, who has been left out by England on ten previous occasions, is again captaining the County after failing to be given an ECB central contract
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20/4/01 - Baxter back to face Moseley
WORCESTER Rugby Club have drafted Nick Baxter into their starting line-up for tomorrow's National League Division One clash with rivals Moseley at Sixways (3pm). The flying winger has regained his place after scoring two tries in last Saturday's 67-13
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Jewel shines for bar trio
ONE night at McCool's bar, three men become embroiled with one sultry vixen. Bartender Randy (Matt Dillon) runs into the aptly named Jewel (Liv Tyler) after work. She is having an argument with her boyfriend and Randy steps in to prevent a punch-up. Within
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Weekend for song
Bookings are now being taken for A Weekend of English Song, taking place in Ludlow in June. Organised by the Finzi Friends, the weekend features a series of talks, concerts and discussions centred around the work of composer Gerald Finzi. The mini-festival
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Water music from CBSO
THE City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra performs three concerts in its home city this week. On Sunday (April 22), there will be a family concert entitled Water World. All the music will have a water theme, and includes James Horner's Theme from Titanic
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20/4/01 - Barton seeks strong home finish
WORCESTER City boss John Barton has urged his side to finish their home programme on a high note tomorrow. City wind up their St George's Lane fixtures for the season against lowly Fisher Athletic in the Dr Martens League Premier Division (3pm). And having
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Continuing Clive
MALVERN folk singer Clive John continues his 2001 series of gigs this week, with an appearance at the Three Kings, Hanley Castle on Sunday (April 22). The scheduled gig at the Nag's Head, Malvern on Friday, April 27 has been cancelled.
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Because you're mine
A LOVE affair in music comes to the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury next weekend. Because You're Mine is a celebration of classic love songs, featuring Mark Rattray and Karen Barnes, who appeared together in the West End musical Lanza - The Last Serenade, featuring
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Young musicians are aiming for that sound
YOUNG musicians from across the country were in Malvern this week to learn from professionals. The ESO Youth Orchestra has rehearsed at Malvern Theatres all week in preparation for two concerts, tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday (April 22). The first concert
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20/4/01 - Hopes of second spot gone for Robins
EVESHAM United boss Phil Mullen admits that his side has now lost its chance of finishing second in the Dr Martens League Western Division. The Robins travel to Weston-super-Mare tomorrow (3pm) on the back of two successive defeats at Solihull and Tiverton
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More important than a pension
A J C Evans writes (You Say, April 9) of a better-funded state pension, and says we are not a poor nation. Maybe, but as a 64-year-old, it seems to me there are more important needs to be funded than increased pensions - defence, health, education, crime
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Your day to day guide to the best sounds around.
April 20 Craobh Rua. Huntingdon Hall, Crowngate, Worcester. B-Movies Heroes plus Four Foot Fingers. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. April 21 The Fitzwilliam String Quartet. Huntingdon Hall, Crowngate, Worcester. Two Timers. The Marr's Bar
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Why do you attack one political party?
VIRTUALLY all the letters you publish from Brian Hunt either attack or denigrate the Labour Government or Labour councillors. Never is there a harsh word about the previous Conservative administration or Conservative councillors. What is surprising is
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Classical and easy listening- a guide to what's on near you.
Water World - CBSO Family Concert. April 22. 3.00pm. Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham (0121 780 3333). City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. April 25. 7.30pm. Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham (0121 780 3333). Rush Hour Concert - City of
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From paramedics to the postman - thanks
I WOULD like through your You Say page to thank the people who came to my assistance on the morning of Tuesday, April 10, in Barbourne Road, Worcester. I collapsed and suffered a fit as I was crossing the road about 8.30am. I know from the paramedics
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What's on at your local theatre.
Amy's View - Susannah York, Rebecca Lacey and Michael Jayston. April 20-21. Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Malvern (01684 892277). The Snow Queen - The Courtyard Youth Theatre. April 20-21. The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford (01432 359252). Captain
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General Election is for the people to decide
DAVID Candler displays arrogance when he states that Richard Adams will fail to become a professional politician at the next General Election (You Say, April 12). It's the people of Worcester as a whole who will make that decision and not one individual
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Angling prize night
MALVERN United Angling Club is holding its annual general meeting and presentation night on Thursday (April 26) at the Newtown Club starting at 7.30pm. A buffet will be available and all members are asked to attend. Any prospective new members will be
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20/4/01 - Weston an early victim
WORCESTERSHIRE lost an early wicket when they launched their opening County Championship match of the season against Middlesex at Lord's today. The victim was Philip Weston who was snapped up behind by David Nash off paceman Tim Bloomfield for 9. He was
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Not amused by yellow lines
PARKING restrictions were the major bone of contention in Malvern in the spring of 1976. So controversial were proposals to increase restrictions along the A449 through the town, that 4,000 letters of objection were sent to the Depart-ment of Environment
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago The return of the Right Hon the Earl Beauchamp to Madresfield Court on Thursday next will be made the occasion for according his lordship a cordial welcome. It is now two years since Earl Beauchamp left England to take up the important appointment
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Den of drink
TEMPERANCE campaigning was still a live issue in the Malvern of 1901, judging by a letter from publican Albert Hill of the Porto Bello Inn, Malvern Link. Mr Hill was replying to correspondent "A M", who wrote of the "sad and deplorable" sight afforded
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Cinema listings
Malvern Cinema: Thirteen Days (12) Fri, Sat & Sun 7pm, Mon, Tues & Thurs 7.30pm, Wed 3pm. Rugrats in Paris (U) Fri & Sat 3pm, Sun 4pm. Dancer in the Dark (15) Wed April 25 only 7.45pm. Odeon Worcester: Bridget Jones's Diary (15) 1.30, 4.00
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World on the brink
ONE of the most tense episodes of recent history is the subject of Thirteen Days (12), starring Kevin Costner, showing at Malvern Cinema this week. The film takes us back to October 1962, when the Cuban missile crisis brought the world closer to nuclear
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Contrasting features
Jean Jacques Annaud's Enemy at the Gates (15), set in Stalingrad during the German invasion, is showing at the Courtyard Arts Centre, Hereford this week. It tells the story of Soviet sniper Vassili Zaitsev (Jude Law) and elite German marksman Major Koenig
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Company opens door to more jobs
A THRIVING Upton door company is investing £150,000 in creating a new factory and more jobs in Malvern. Permadoor, based in Minge Lane, is getting set to open its third factory and employ 15 new people at the Enigma Business Park on June 4. With a staff
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De-listing hospital will pave the way for sale
MOVES are being made to strip Malvern's first hospital of its listed building status. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport gave Redwood House in Hospital Bank Grade II Listed status in May last year, after taking advice from English Heritage. The
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Culling pigeons 'is an option'
A PIGEON cull could be back on the cards now that funding for a more humane scheme has been sidelined. Malvern Hills District Council has ranked investment of £10,000 for a dovecote to control pigeon numbers as a low priority. Frank Seabright, head of
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No hurry is metric strategy
TRADING standards officers in Worcestershire say they will hold to their policy of "educate and persuade" despite a landmark court ruling on weights and measures. Sunderland Magistrates Court last week convicted a market trader of selling a bunch of bananas
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Lions take pride in their efforts
DO you want to help those in need, develop new friendships and enjoy a variety of social activities? Malvern Hills Lions Club may be just the thing for you. The club has, since 1975, offered people the opportunity to give something back to the community
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Prize pair share in the glory
TWO scientists at the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency in Malvern have been awarded a prize for devising a technique which could improve the transmission quality of future mobile phones. Dr Ian Proudler and Ian Skidmore, of the Signals Processing
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Jobless figures fall, but skills are rare
UNEMPLOYMENT in the Malvern Hills has fallen to a new low but firms are facing difficulty in finding skilled workers. Figures published by the Office for National Statistics put the number of people unemployed and claiming benefit in the Malvern Hills
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WEEKEND WEATHER
FRIDAY SUNNY intervals and localised wintry showers about, some containing hail, sleet and wet snow. Cold breeze from NNW, 5-15mph. Frost in parts overnight. Day temps 10-11C, 50-52F. Night temps Zero to Plus 3C, 32-37F. SATURDAY Fair spell of weather
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Shepherd grabs equaliser
TOWN picked up a point at Heath Hayes in Mondays Banks's Brewery League Premier Division fixture. HEATH HAYES 1, MALVERN TOWN 1 It was the least Town deserved as they were clearly the better of the two sides, but for an indifferent first half display
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Disappointing show by Town
MALVERN Town turned in a disappointing display at Bustleholme in the Banks's Brewery League Premier Division on Saturday, going down 3-1 despite having taken the lead on 23 minutes when Raj Sharma's curling shot found the top corner of the home keeper's
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Chew over this unlikely pairing
A FUNERAL and a restaurant form the unlikely combination that is the latest production from the Colwall Players. Next week, they present three performances of two one-act comedies by Alan Ayckbourn and Jimmie Chinn. The first half features Ayckbourn's
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Wilson, Elliot James
Role: Right-hand bat Born: 3 November 1976, London Height: 6ft 3in Weight: 13st 7lbs County debut: 1998 1st-Class 50s: 3 1st-Class 100s: 1 1st-Class catches: 9 Place in batting averages: 64th av. 35.73 (1998 273rd av. 10.10) Education: Felsted Prep School
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Weston, William Philip Christopher
Role: left-hand bat, left-arm medium bowler Born: 16 June 1973, Durham Height: 6ft 4in Weight: 14st Nickname: Sven, Junior, Reverend County debut: 1991 County cap: 1995 1000 runs in a season: 3 1st-Class 50s: 35 1st Class 100s: 14 1st Class 200s: 1 1st-Class
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Spiring, Karl Reuben
Role: right-hand opening bat Born: 13 November 1974, Southport Height: 5ft 11in Weight: 13st Nickname: Ginga, Caspa, Faceless, Jesse James County debut: 1993 (one-day), 1994 (first-class) 1000 runs in a season: 1 1st-Class 50s: 13 1st Class 100s: 4 1st-Class
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Singh, A
Role: Right-hand bat, right-arm off-breaks. Born: 9 September 1975, Kanpur, India Height: 5ft 11ins First Class debut: 1995 Major Teams: Cambridge University (1996-98), Warwickshire. Known As: Anurag Singh Best batting: 157 for Camb Univ v Sussex 1996
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Sheriyar, Alamgir
Role: Right-hand bat, left-arm fast bowler Born: 15 November 1973, Birmingham Height: 6ft 1in Weight: 13st Nickname: Sheri County debut: 1993 (one-day, Leics), 1994 (first-class, Leics), 1996 (Worcs) 1st-Class 5 w.innings: 11 1st-Class 10 w.innings: 3
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Rhodes, Steven John
Role: Right-hand bat, wicket-keeper Born: 17 June 1964, Bradford, west Yorkshire Height: 5ft 8in Weight: 12st 4lbs Nickname: Bumpy, Wilf County debut: 1981 (Yorkshire), 1985 (Worcestershire) County cap: 1986 (Worcestershire) Test debut: 1994 Tests: 11
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Pollard, Paul Raymond
Role: Left-hand opening bat, right-arm medium bowler Born: 24th September 1968, Carlton, Nottinghamshire Height: 5ft 11in Weight: 12st Nickname: Polly, Sugar Ray County debut: 1987 (Nottinghamshire) County cap: 1992 (Nottinghamshire ) 1000 runs in a season
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Patel, Depesh
Role: Right-hand bat, right-arm fast bowler Born: 23 September 1981, Wolverhampton Height: 6ft 4in Weight: 11 st Nickname: Dip, Dippy, Petal County debut: No first team-appearance Education: Wilkinson Park Primary School; Mosely Park GM School; Bilston
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Lampitt, Stuart Richard
Role: Right-hand bat, right-arm medium bowler Born: 29 July 1966, Wolverhampton Height: 5ft 11in Weight: 13st 7lbs Nickname: Jed County debut: 1985 County cap: 1989 Test debut: 1989-90 50 wickets in a season: 6 1st-Class 50s: 19 1st Class 100s: 1 1st-Class
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Hick, Graeme Ashley
Role: Right-hand bat, off-spin bowler, county captain Born: 23 May 1966, Harare, Zimbabwe Height: 6ft 3in Weight: 14st 7lbs Nickname: Hicky, Ash County debut: 1984 County cap: 1986 Benefit: 1999 Test debut: 1991 Tests: 54 One-Day Internationals: 96 1000
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Boulton, Nicholas Ross
Role: Left-hand bat, right-arm slow medium bowler Born: 22 March 1979 Height: 6' 1" Parent's names: Michael and Pauline Other sports followed: Hockey, rugby, golf, fly fishing, Liverpool FC Education: Ridge School, Johannesburg, South Africa; Kings School
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Bichel, Andrew John
Role: Right-hand bat, right-arm fast medium Born: 28 August 1970 Nickname: Andrew, Bic Parents Names: Trevor and Shirley Married: Dionn Children: Keegan, born 26th October 1999 Professional Qualification: Cabinet maker Hobbies: Going to the beach, golf
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Ali, Kabir
Role: Right-hand bat, right-arm fast bowler Born: 24 November 1980, Birmingham Height: 6ft Nickname: Taxi County debut: 1999 Education: Moseley School; Moseley Sixth Form College Qualifications: GNVQ Overseas tours: Warwickshire U19 Development Squad
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Visitors punish Athletic errors
AFTER a good run in the Midland Combination Division Two, Malvern Athletic came back to earth with a bump when they entertained third in the league Wilmcote Sports & Social. MALVERN ATHLETIC 1, WILMCOTE S & S 4 The Stratford-based side that had
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Mailmen have hand on title
MALVERN RM made hard work of this week's Worcester Sunday League Division Four match considering their opponents could only field nine players. MALVERN RM 10, VIRGIN SPORTS 1 After an excellent match away to Virgin Sports earlier in the season which Malvern
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Junior team managers course
THE Worcestershire Football Association is holding Junior Team Management Courses at University College Worcester. Course 1 is on Tuesday, May 11 from 6.45pm-9.45pm and Saturday, May 26 from 9am-3pm and Course 2 is on Wednesday, May 30 from 6.45pm-9.45pm
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Drive for flexible work conditions
COUNTY businesses which offer flexible working conditions could benefit from improved productivity and less overheads, claims Employment Minister Margaret Hodge. The comments were made as Mrs Hodge handed Hereford and Worcester District Employment Service
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Dave bowls for County team
MALVERN ten-pin bowler Dave Johnson has been selected for the County team following trials at Rubery and Worcester. Dave, aged 29, who recently moved to Redland Road, Malvern, works at Strikes bowling centre in Spring Lane North as a lane technician and
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Royal backing for tourism
The Royal Family were today lending their support to the drive to buttress Britain's multi-billion pound tourist industry against the damage threatened by foot-and-mouth-disease. Following the Prince of Wales' financial efforts to support farmers hit
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Garden is given the green light
A HEREFORDSHIRE garden has been given the go-ahead to stay open during the foot-and-mouth epidemic. The Bannut garden, near Bromyard, will be open right through to the end of September. Visitors will be able to walk through the 2.5-acre formal and informal
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Wombats hold on for title
A SADLY depleted Lamberts & Wade Malvern Table Tennis League Division Three ended the season with two teams less than it started and with four unplayed matches in the remaining nine teams. Manor Park Amateurs finished with 13 points from their last
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Karate student earns his Black Belt
THE Ultimate Sport Karate Organisation who have successful local karate clubs in Colwall, Ledbury, Worcester, Malvern and Tewkesbury, have reason to celebrate. The assistant instructor from the Malvern club David Avery has achieved the rank of Karate
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Dale eyes 9th London Marathon
MALVERN Squash Club captain Dale Wilde is running in his ninth London Marathon to raise money for two very good causes. As a diabetic himself he is not surprisingly raising money again for Diabetes UK (formerly the British Diabetic Association) but this
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Cash boost for paraplegic team
DISABLED bowler George Ridgeon has been presented with a £100 cheque for the English Paraplegic Sports Association (EPSA) by Don Sumner who helps the Hereford & Worcester Disabled Bowlers at Malvern Hills Indoor Bowls Club. George is representing
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Over 20,000 animals are listed for cull in a week
MORE than 21,000 animals have been earmarked for slaughter in Herefordshire and Worcester-shire since the last cases of foot and mouth disease were announced last Friday. The Herefordshire cases confirmed that day included 110 sheep at Dorstone and 611
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Appeal for help with fodder bank scheme
WEST Midlands NFU are appealing for help in their "fodder bank" scheme, run to distribute animal feed to the region's farmers. Since it was launched in February, the bank has been inundated with calls from farmers requiring feed, but now the sellers are
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MP's fleeting visit
ENVIRONMENT Minister Michael Meacher MP paid a fleeting visit to Malvern last week, to see the newly re-opened Wells Common. The minister met with Ian Rowat, director of the Malvern Hills Conservators, during a brief stop over on his way to Hereford.
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Spot the ball
A PITCH invasion by a bare-faced duo who chased footballers around the field went unreported - because women watching the match failed to notice the streakers. Referee Kevin Harris said he did not log the incident after the female spectators at the match
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Dazed crash victim refused breath test
A DAZED crash victim found staggering near a damaged vehicle resisted a breath test because he was not the driver. Albert Biddle was found smelling of alcohol shortly before midnight on Tuesday, April 10. John Barnett, prosecuting, said an officer discovered
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Girl attacked
A TEENAGE barmaid was the victim of a nasty sex assault by a foot-and-mouth worker as she walked to her Worcester home, a court was told. Her attacker Carl Murray yesterday admitted indecent assault when he appeared at Droitwich Magistrates Court. The
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Looking at landscapes
World-renowned Worcester artist Paul Powis is pictured beneath one of the paintings in his exhibition which opens near the city tomorrow. Mr Powis' "energetic and vivacious" landscapes will be on show at the Foal Yard Gallery in Bransford. The artist
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Private hire firms slated
PRIVATE hire firms have been accused of turning their back on guide dog owners, despite efforts by Worcester City cabbies and councillors to stamp out discrimination. The city council and its fleet of taxis were recently praised by the Guide Dogs for
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Best pints set to pull the crowds
BEER and cider are set to flow on Worcester Racecourse this summer at a four-day festival. The local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale is running its third beer festival on Pitchcroft from Thursday, August 16, until Sunday, August 19, and will offer
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And finally... Hero Lester up for a top award
LESTER the lurcher is pawing his way to stardom after being nominated for the canine equivalent of the Oscars. The Worcester woofer has been shortlisted for the prestigious Friskies Golden Bonio Awards, after saving the life of a sick dog. Four-year-old
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FORTHAMPTON Correspondent: Gill Warner Tel: 01684 292395
THE prize winners at the Village Hall Fortnightly Whist Drive were: Joan Palmer, Clair Skirten, Mary Russell, Gill Ivin, Jos Bunn, Sylvia White, Joyce Rusling, Marion Jones, Brenda Errington, Dave Bunn, Eryl Williams, Betty Parsons, Peter Bullock, Gill
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Myths and legends inspire festival fun
PRIORY Park will be transformed into a dwelling place of fairies and dragons for Malvern's main May Day festival event on Saturday, April 28. The Priory Park event is taking the theme of myths and legends, but this year's annual spring festival will see
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National Trust provides venue for artist Jenny
A COLWALL artist has been asked to exhibit her batiks at a stately home owned by the National Trust. The opening of Charlecote House, just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, was delayed by the foot and mouth crisis but it went ahead last Saturday and is now
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'Real Lovejoy' comes to share experiences
TV antiques expert David Dickinson will be bringing his knowledge to Worcester's Huntingdon Hall next Saturday, April 28. With shows such as The Antique Hunter, on Channel Five, and BBC's The Antiques Show, David is well established as the "real-life
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Hoping Elgar will prove inspiration
DIRECTORS from some of Europe's most prestigious music venues gathered at the Elgar Birthplace Museum last week, for one day of their spring conference. The decision to visit the museum was taken by Andrew Jowett, director of Symphony Hall, Birmingham
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Is it time to examine dog-owners?
THE effects of foot-and-mouth are being felt across wide expanses of county life, but the consequences in some cases really do beggar belief. Our incredulity is triggered today by news that unwanted dogs are facing a death sentence after a 100 per cent
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DJ legend
CLUB legend Judge Jules will be making his first visit to Malvern next week when he plays the Lighthouse. The international DJ had become a household name among clubbers around the world after he shot to fame on the strength of sets at renowned venues
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Tickets selling like hot cakes for 'best newcomer'
Gabrielle's concert at Hereford Leisure Centre next Sunday, April 29, is a sell-out. Tickets for the concert have been selling like hot cakes. The frenzy has been fuelled by Gabrielle's third album, Rise, which is an "emotional but optimistic" album and
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Everyone's Gone to the Moon, Swan Theatre
SIXTIES atmosphere and a memorable performance by Sunny Ormonde as the sparky Susan distinguish Everyone's Gone to the Moon, the third play in the Worcester Century cycle at the Swan Theatre. The action all takes place on one night, as Susan's husband
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It's dog owners who need training
THE current restrictions on access to land, due to the foot and mouth crisis, have created an inconvenience to many people for a variety of reasons, but one that has come to the fore is that of a very small minority of dog owners, who see fit not to clear
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Use your vote
IN the Worcester Evening News of April 5 Coun David Williams, our mayor, is quoted as saying: "...there were 340 people last night out of a population of 27,000 electors. If 27,000 voted against I would probably resign, but the parish poll turnout is
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Alarming attitudes
I ATTENDED the meeting at the Forum on Wednesday, April 4, to hear the views of the Malvern Town Action Group, regarding the present town council and whether a poll should be organised calling for its resignation? I went to the meeting with an open mind
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What fun it was
RECENTLY I visited the Malvern Theatres Complex. On Sunday I listened to the Chandos Orchestra - an orchestra I feel equal to the ESO. On Saturday I went to see The Pajama Game. Both of these events were enjoyed enormously. The Chandos Orchestra has members
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We just can't win
WHO'D be a councillor? However carefully you think out a decision, there's always someone with a better answer. Could I have the opportunity to explain to Messrs Phillpotts and Parsons (Postbag, April 6) why we on the Malvern Hills Highways Partnership
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Helping hands
WHILE shopping in Safeway (Malvern), I was delighted to be accosted by two very nice girls who offered to pack up my groceries in aid of their charity which was to do with gymnastics in Malvern. With failing eyesight and arthritic hands, I was more than
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Gold, but not for us
Who is Peter Hughes, and why does he think he knows what is best for those of us who would be affected by any future development off Lower Howsell Road? I deplore his patronising attitude to our concerns (the same attitude expressed by Bovis at the public
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Baxter back to face Moseley
WORCESTER Rugby Club have drafted Nick Baxter into their starting line-up for tomorrow's National League Division One clash with rivals Moseley at Sixways (3pm). The flying winger has regained his place after scoring two tries in last Saturday's 67-13
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Barton seeks strong home finish
WORCESTER City boss John Barton has urged his side to finish their home programme on a high note tomorrow. City wind up their St George's Lane fixtures for the season against lowly Fisher Athletic in the Dr Martens League Premier Division (3pm). And having
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Victory is crucial for Bulls
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is looking for his side to revive hopes of a top seven finish in the Nationwide Conference when they entertain Scarborough tomorrow (3pm). United's hopes of finishing high enough to claim a place in next
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Harriers can have big say in play-offs
BOSS Jan Molby is relishing the prospect of Kidderminster Harriers having a say in who will bag a play-off place in the Nationwide League Division Three. Tomorrow his side face rivals Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road (3pm) in a clash which could have a
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What's on at your local Cinema.
ONE NIGHT AT McCOOLS (15): A sultry vamp (Liv Tyler) worms her way into the lives of three influential men. Odeon, Worcester. 1.20, 3.50, 6.20, 8.45. UCI Merry Hill. 1.45, 4.00, 6.45, 9.15, Fri/Sat Only 11.35.Warner Village. (Fri/Sun Only 12.40), 2.50
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Folk festival signals the start of the tourist season
UPTON'S visitor season will get off to a good start with four days of singing and dancing at the annual Riverside Folk Festival. There will be concerts and ceilidhs, street markets and sing-a-rounds, workshops, processions and dancing in the streets and
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Ledbury group to line up alongside the Levellers
LEDBURY roots group Bleeding Hearts are looking forward to supporting one of the largest names in folk rock this summer, when they play alongside The Levellers at their Forest Gigs in June. The four dates are entirely organised by The Levellers' management
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Folk stalwarts are promoting new record
CONTEMPORARY "supergroup" Plainsong appears at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, this week to promote their new record. Plainsong features Iain Matthews and multi-instrumentalist Andy Roberts. Iain was a co-founder of Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern
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Quartet has an enviable recording history
THE Pump Room Series of Recitals in Cheltenham continues this week, with a performance by the Allegri String Quartet. The quartet are joined by Rian de Waal, one of the Netherlands' most respected concert pianists, for a programme that includes Schumann's
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Abbey Jazz in session
THE next Abbey Jazz session at Malvern Rugby Club will take place on Sunday (April 22). The line-up features Roger Heeley on piano, Roy Hubbard on clarinet, Gordon Whitworth on trumpet and vocals and Tony Caldicott on drums. The session will run from
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Bach's anniversary
Period instrumentalist group The Hanover Band is represented at the Courtyard Theatre, Hereford this week, as eight of its principal players take to the stage. The group, which includes the band's director Richard Eggar on harpsichord, is performing to
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Marrs Bar's big night
IT'S a big night at Worcester's Marrs Bar music venue next Friday, April 27, when sixties legends The Yardbirds will be playing. Original members Mike McCarty and Chris Dreja are joined by Gypie Mayo, from Dr Feelgood, Alan Glen, from Nine Below Zero
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20/4/01 - Victory is crucial for Bulls
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is looking for his side to revive hopes of a top seven finish in the Nationwide Conference when they entertain Scarborough tomorrow (3pm). United's hopes of finishing high enough to claim a place in next
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Malvern play hosts to Stourbridge XV
MALVERN RFC first team entertain a Stourbridge Invitation XV at Spring Lane tomorrow (Saturday) as part of their sponsors day. The match kick-off at 3pm.
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Event's taking place in and around Worcester over the next couple of weeks.
Social Ballroom and Sequence Dancing to live music with Mr Music. April 20. 8pm-11pm. Burford Parish Hall, Tenbury Wells (01543 502722). Gardener's Market - good selection of hardy plants. April 20. 9.30am-1.00pm. Church Room, Upton-Upon-Severn. Tea Dances
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester.
Singularity: images by a few of the regional photographers who have received awards in the past from West Midlands Arts. Until April 23. Public Space Galleries, Mac, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham (0121 440 3838). Ceramics; Pam Clements - Paintings; Ros
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We are a party in our own right
IN attempting to characterise the relationship between the Liberal Democrats and Labour, Tory county councillor R A Bullock makes some elementary mistakes (You Say, April 14). He seems to have forgotten that the Lib Dems and Labour are running a partnership
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Adams has the right background for an MP
I AM astounded by the recent twaddle sent to You Say by Mike Foster and his Labour Party cohorts accusing Richard Adams, the Conservative Party candidate, of being a part-time representative. It is a fact that Richard is a successful businessman who has
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Reporter left stuck for words
"SCIENTIFIC marvels from Malvern" were on show at Imperial College, London, 50 years ago. Eight exhibits from TRE and RRDE, forerunners of today's DERA, were on show at the Physical Society's exhibition at the college. An awestruck special correspondent
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Work colleagues in election battle
IT was election time 25 years ago in Malvern, with 73 candidates contesting 29 seats on Malvern Hills District Council. The other 18 were filled unopposed. All seven wards in Malvern were being fought, with 33 hopefuls batting over the 16 seats. In Langland
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Quarry plans decision day
PLANNING permission for major changes to the quarrying operation near Upton-upon-Severn will be decided by Worcestershire County Council next week. Two planning applications have been submitted for the Ripple and Ryall House Farm Quarries and will be
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Locals will top lists
WAITING lists for housing will give greater priority to applicants with a local connection from now on. Malvern Hills District Council has agreed to change the "points" system under which homes are offered to people on housing lists in the district. The
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Church funeral is held for World War II pilot
THE funeral of former Battle of Britain pilot Squadron Leader George Pushman DFC is being held this morning (Friday, April 20) at Madresfield Church. Canadian born Mr Pushman, who was 82, answered the call for pilots at the beginning of World War II,
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Marina plans scaled down after dialogue
PLANS for a holiday village at Upton Marina are being scaled down following the first round of public consultation. There has been a positive and constructive response from private, public and community sectors since Walton Marine's £3 million expansion
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Bus pass victory for elderly folk
ELDERLY and disabled people from Malvern will receive bus passes in May giving them half-price travel across county boundaries. Malvern Hills District Council has negotiated new terms with First Midland Red to allow all pensioners and disabled people
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Chance for city poets to impress
WORCESTER poets are needed to represent the city in the next National Poetry Anthology. The annual anthology is made up of work by poets from the UK's towns and cities and now a poet from the Faithful City is needed. Entry to the anthology is free and
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'We're always there with a helping hand'
IN 1921 a group of unemployed men with fresh memories of a bloody war got together to help raise funds for fellow ex-servicemen. These forgotten heroes had returned home from "the war to end all wars" to a country where they found themselves out of work
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'Donkey' star finds new comic role
THERE is a certain amount of irony attached to Robert Duncan's memorable role of Gus Hedges in Channel 4's cult comedy Drop the Dead Donkey. Whereas Gus was the flash executive with no understanding of the world of media, famous for his boardroom clichs
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DERA radar is a great success
TRIALS of a radar system for mine detection developed in Malvern have officially been declared a success. Scientists and technicians from the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency visited war-torn Kosovo last year to test a new type of radar operating
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Nostalgic trip to the end of the pier
COMEDIAN Barry North and comedy magician Allen Merrell are to join Midland Musical Theatre Group in a summer concert at Malvern's Forum. The company is hoping to raise at least £3,000 for St Richard's Hospice and the County Air Ambulance with its End
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Play comes with nudity warning
VASECTOMIES are the unlikely topic for the latest play on at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. Alan Bleasdale's Having A Ball is set in the waiting room of a private clinic, where three men are queuing for the 'snip'. But things are not going as planned
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Vanishing act
MYSTERY, intrigue and a dash of espionage are the vital ingredients of a light-hearted spy spoof coming to the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham next month. Alfred Hitchcock's suspense classic The Lady Vanishes has been adapted for the stage, and veteran actress
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Always a sell-out show
THE tale of Captain Corelli's Mandolin is taken to the stage at the Courtyard Theatre, Hereford this week. The stage version of Louis de Bernires' best-selling novel tells the story of Dr Iannis, his daughter Pelagia, the heroic soldier Carlo Guercio,
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Solanki, Vikram Singh
Role: Right-hand bat, off-spin bowler Born: 1 Aptil 1976, Udaipur, India Height: 6ft 1in Weight: 12st Nickname: Mowgli, Vik County debut: 1993 (one-day), 1995 (first-class) County cap: 1998 1st-Class 50s: 20 1st-Class 100s: 6 1st-Class 5 w.innings: 3
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Rawnsley, Matt James
Role: Right-hand bat, slow left-arm bowler Born: 8 June 1976, Birmingham Height: 6ft 3in Weight: 12st 8lbs Nickname: Scrawny, Dog County debut: 1996 1st-Class 5 w.innings: 2 1st-Class 10 w.innings: 1 1st-Class catches: 9 Place in batting averages: (1998
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Pipe, David James
Role: Right-hand bat, wicket-keeper Born: 16 December 1977, Bradford Height: 5ft 10in Weight: 11st 7lbs Nickname: Pipes, Pipey, Pip County debut: 1998 1st-Class catches: 2 1st-Class stumpings: 1 Education: Stocks Lane Primary School; Hainsworth Moor Middle
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Entertainments Guide
Theatre April To April 21-Amy's View by David Hare at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277. To April 21-The Snow Queen at the Courtyard, Hereford. 2pm. £6.50, concs £4.50. Box Office (01432) 359252
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Liptrot, Chris
Role: Left hand bat, right arm fast bowler Born: 13 December, 1980 Place of Birth: Wigan County debut: 1999 1st-Class 50s: 1 1st-Class 5 w.innings: 1 Place in batting averages: 250th av. 14.20 Place in bowling averages: 112th av. 33.25 Strike rate: 58.25
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Leatherdale, David
Role: Right-hand bat, right-arm medium bowler, cover fielder Born: 26 November 1967, Bradford Height: 5ft 10in Weight: 11st Nickname: Lugsy, Spock County debut: 1988 County cap: 1994 1000 runs in a season: 1 1st-Class 50s: 39 1st Class 100s: 10 1st-Class
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Catterall, Duncan Neil
Role: Right-hand bat, right-arm medium-fast bowler Born: 19 September 1978, Preston Height: 5ft 11in Weight: 12st 2lbs Nickname: Cats, Coney County debut: 1998 1st-Class 50s: 2 Strike rate: 55.20 (career 70.80) Education: Horncliffe School, Blackburn;
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Ali, Kadeer
Role: Right-hand bat Born: 7 March 1983, Birmingham Height: 6ft 2in Weight: 10st 7lbs Nickname: Kaddy Education: Handsworth Grammar; Moseley Sixth Form College Qualifications: 5 GCSEs Career outside crciket: Studying If you were not a cricketer, what
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Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Paget Rangers 1
Thursday, April 19, 2000 BROMSGROVE Rovers took a small step towards Dr Martens League Western Division survival with a battling 2-1 victory over plucky Paget Rangers last night. It was a generally nervous performance from the Greens, but Costas Xiourouppa's
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Worcester City 4 Crawley Town 0
WORCESTER City have one hand on the Dr Martens League Cup after a stunning 4-0 win over Crawley Town last night. Two goals from in-form striker Mark Shepherd and one from the outstanding Jamie Hyde added to an early own-goal at St George's Lane in the
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Fromes Hill jolt Morgan in second spot race
FROMES Hill extended their lead over Morgan to six points in the battle for second place in the Sterling Classic Malvern Football League Division One after winning the top clash of the day last Sunday. Fromes Hill returned to action after a four week
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A point is Athletic's sweetener
MALVERN gave one of the best Midland Combination Division Two performances of the season and collected their just reward with this point away at fifth-placed Cadbury Athletic on Monday evening. CADBURY ATHLETIC 1, MALVERN ATHLETIC 1 Manager Phil Llewellyn
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Davis' strike sees Rangers extend run
AGAINST a Droitwich side which bore little resemblance to that which Rangers drew with 1-1 back in September they had considerable difficulty in overcoming them to maintain their recent sequence of results which has seen them undefeated since losing 2
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Ladies hit three
MALVERN Ladies played Tewkesbury in a league game on Sunday. TEWKESBURY 1, MALVERN LADIES 3 Tewkesbury took the lead in the 21st minute when a through ball was not cleared by the Malvern defence and the Tewkesbury striker slotted past the advancing keeper
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Radar crash out
MALVERN Radar crashed out of the Worcester Infirmary Junior Cup at Inkberrow last Sunday. Ben Ash bustled his way through the home defence to score the Radar goal in a 4-1 defeat. The Saturday team return to Worcester League Premier Division action tomorrow
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Five for Welland
THIS Mercian Elgar Under 12's Junior League match was played in much improved conditions and Welland played some of their best football since this very wet winter started. WELLAND 5, MICKLETON RANGERS 0 The Easter holidays affected both teams with Welland
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Work starts on new factory
WORK began earlier this month on a new production facility for Ross-on-Wye based fruit juice and soft drink manufacturer Dayla Liquid Packing. The new factory will be situated on a three-acre green field site at Overross and at 29,000sq ft it is nearly
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Susan hits upon a winning recipe
A YOUNG Pershore woman demonstrated she had the recipe for success when she won a top catering competition. Chef de partie Susan Ellis, who works at Evesham's Wood Norton Hotel, recently collected the Chef of the Year award in front of 1,200 people at
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Swimmers lift junior title for first time
SWIMMERS from the Malvern area played their part in helping the Ledbury Swimming Club to its first ever Bluebell properties Junior League Championship. A coach full of excited parents and over 40 15 and under swimmers went to the final Junior League gala
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Abandoned dogs need homes
UNWANTED dogs in Wychavon are facing a death sentence after a 100 per cent increase in strays since the outbreak of foot-and-mouth. Wychavon District Council warned it had reached crisis point and would have to start destroying the animals if people did
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Positive outlook for farming
NFU president Ben Gill said he believed that there was reason now to think that real progress was being made against the outbreak. "This word control has been much bandied about. I will never rest that it is under control until we have had the last case
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Another successful season of coaching
ALL bodes well for the future of local table tennis after another successful season of coaching in the Lambert & Wade Malvern Table Tennis League. Hopes are currently running high that four new teams containing juniors and cadets from the league organised
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Access to Hills for the weekend
PARTS of the Malvern Hills are to be opened up to the public - but strict guidelines must be followed to ensure there is no risk of spreading foot-and-mouth disease. The northern Hills, including the Worcestershire Beacon, will be open at the weekend.
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Farmer and his livestock are forced off graveside land
A TENANT farmer has been turfed off his farm after the Government bought back 155 acres of land next to Throckmorton airfield near Pershore. The Ministry of Agriculture granted itself a special licence to move Paul Dunne's cattle and sheep to various
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County League win
MALVERN Chess Club playing at home in the County League Division One had a good win against Worcester City, winning 5 - . Worcester had white on the odd boards. The individual results are as follows, Malvern names first. 1 B Turner 1, A Taylor 0; 2 G
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Charity skittle sides wanted
TEAMS are now required for a summer charity skittles knockout competition that has raised nearly £20,000 for Cancer Research. The Malvern & District Motor Cycle & Light Car Club has promoted the mens and ladies four-a-side skittles events at the
