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ROAD TO DISASTER
WORRIED Worcester firefighters say residents may not be so lucky next time after a tender was stopped by parked cars from reaching another blaze. For the third time in a week firecrews called to a fire in The Arboretum had to abandon their engines and
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Lorry driver dies in motorway day of pile-up chaos
MOTORISTS were stuck in traffic chaos on the M42 today after an accident killed a lorry driver. Two other people were injured. Firefighters from Hereford & Worcester Fire Brigade and the West Midlands used heavy-duty lifting gear to clear the wreckage
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Malvern RFC - Fixtures/Results - 2001/2 season
FIXTURES MIDLANDS ONE Sunday, November 25. North Midlands Cup Round One: Selly Oak v Malvern. Saturday, December 1. Longton v Malvern. Saturday, December 8. Banbury v Malvern. RESULTS MIDLANDS ONE 8/9/01: Dunstablians 41, Malvern 7. 15/9/01 (NPI Intermediate
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Police plea over teenager
A TEENAGER who went missing from a Bromsgrove school has sparked a police hunt. Officers investigating Phillip Walker's disappearance are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen him. They believe the 16-year-old, who left North Bromsgrove High School
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Praise for burglar battler
A HOUSEHOLDER fought with a burglar after discovering him inside his home, a court was told. David Fox lost his glasses in the struggle, was threatened with being knifed and was hit with a spade. But he put to flight 27-year-old Leonard Young who escaped
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2001/2 season
FIXTURES Saturday, November 24 Premier Division: Heath Hayes v Malvern Town. WFA Junior Cup Round Three: Malvern Town Reserves v Bretforton Old Boys. Tuesday, November 27 Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup Round Two: Bromsgrove Rovers v Malvern Town (7.45)
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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
LAST Saturday's annual dinner and dance organised by the Powick & Callow End branch of the Royal British Legion was enjoyed by all who attended. Held in Callow End Village Hall, the dinner was provided by Dawe's Caterers, and the music was from Ray's
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FORTHAMPTON Correspondent: Gill Warner Tel: 01684 292395
FORTHAMPTON & District Royal British Legion Sunday, November 11. Members of both sections along with members of the public met at Forthampton War Memorial to observe the two minutes silence at 11am. K I B Yeaman (Branch Chairman) asked for silence
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LONGDON Correspondent: Mrs Eileen Moss Tel: 01684 833256
LONGDON Churchwomen's Fellowship at their October meeting enjoyed a most interesting and informative talk by Dennis Foster of the Gloucestershire Disabled Afloat Riverboats Trust (DART) who base their boat DART at Upton-upon-Severn. The trust provides
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MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mr Tom O'Malley Tel: 01684 575682
THAT grand old lady, the village hall, opened her benevolent arms to a silent auction a week ago. This was inspired by Mike Bowker, who must have been on the subs bench for MI6 at one time, for we were issued with a code number which we had to swear not
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
Auctioneer Philip Serrell has a busy evening at the Lyttelton Rooms next Friday, when 171 lots have been catalogued for sale at West Malvern Cricket Club's big 'auction of promises'. The lots come from donors as varied as from donors as varied as David
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The next time, will we be as lucky?
IF the detail - not just the gist - of this column seems blindingly familiar, then you won't be surprised to be reminded that much of what follows was aired just seven days ago. We make no apologies for going over old ground but, if you should wonder
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In a froth with Soapbox Story
SOAPBOX Story are working audiences into a froth with their energetic live shows and indie/melodic rock fusion sounds. But singer and guitarist, Will Hunt believes the secret of success lies in a series of solo gigs he has done recently, giving audiences
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23/11/01 - Elton is back in tune at Sixways
ELTON Moncrieff will make a dramatic comeback from injury in tomorrow's clash of the titans at Sixways. The scrum half has endured a nightmare season with persistent calf trouble but is included in Worcester's squad to face Rotherham in the RFU Senior
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23/11/01 - Dan breaks indoor circuit record
WELLAND kart racer Daniel Gillett has smashed the Silverstone indoor circuit record in the final race of his first season. Daniel, aged 12, from Orleton Close, only started with the Silverstone Junior Kart Club this season earning his full competition
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Reach for the Stars n Review: Malvern Theatres
ONCE again, Midland Music Theatre Group has put together a show guaranteed to entertain and give visual pleasure. The creative choreography, often very complex, brought to fruition by the eminently talented artistes, was a joy to watch, with the added
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Chandos Orchestra n Review: Malvern Theatres
THE Chandos Orchestra, with Michael Lloyd conducting, began with Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor with Edward Bale as soloist. His was a thought provoking interpretation, with a penetrating awareness of the composer's soul-searching. In
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Boyan Ensemble of Kiev n Review: Malvern Priory
ONCE again the thrilling voices of the Boyan Ensemble of Kiev filled Malvern Priory in this, their tenth tour of the UK. By now a large regular following has formed in the area, and it was a full capacity audience. As ever, their vocal timbre and technique
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Volante Strings n Review: Pershore Abbey
A DISCERNING performance of Britten's Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings with James Oxley (tenor), Stephen Stirling (horn) and the Volante Strings (leader Angela Richey), conducted by Pavel Kotla, was the main work in this concert. James Oxley's well-produced
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Jubilee meeting abandoned as public fail to turn up
A MEETING to try and co-ordinate Upton's Golden Jubilee celebrations had to be called off because of a lack of interest. Bert Loynes, president of the Upton branch of the Royal British Legion, said that he had attended the meeting last Thursday (November
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John honoured for 40 year's service
A certificate and painting were presented to Upton town councillor John Shipp at Tuesday night's meeting to mark his 40 years' continuous service with the authority. Making the presentation, mayor Roger Barker said: "He's always been a very active councillor
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Don't miss chance to shine
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help bring a little Christmas cheer to the streets of Upton. Businesses, sponsors, shopkeepers and the Upton Tourism and Trade Association (UTTA) have clubbed together to buy 80 Christmas trees. Now UTTA chairman Bill Dovey
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1p goes a long way
Pupils at Upton CE Primary have proved how a few pennies can go a long way. They collected 12,212 1p coins for Children in Need - enough to go round the school hall nearly seven times. The youngsters raised a total of £354 for the appeal through a variety
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Boxing up aid
CLOTHES and clean drinking water are to be shipped to disaster victims after being donated by pupils at St Mary's CE School, Longdon. The children filled three "aquaboxes", which they purchased from the Rotary Club, with clothes and equipment and water
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Band leads festive march
Upton Marching Band will be playing Yuletide favourites during a festive procession through Ledbury on December 2. The procession is from the town's Cottage Hospital to its Market House.
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Dance aids lights fund
A dance in aid of the Christmas tree and lights in Upton is being held at The Star Hotel on Friday, November 30, from 8.30pm to midnight. Tickets for the event, featuring Kay and Phil (Heartbeat), include a ploughman's supper. They are available at £6.50
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23/11/01 - Crucial weekend for City's fortunes
ANDY Ellis and Danny McDonnell will be hoping to erase some bad memories when they return to Tamoworth tomorrow (3pm). It was at the Lamb ground that midfielder Ellis broke his leg two seasons ago while last year goalkeeper McDonnell managed to be red-carded
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23/11/01 - Barton player bid is delayed
MANAGER John Barton's hopes of strengthening his squad ahead of Worcester City's Dr Martens League Premier Division clash at Tamworth tomorrow were dashed last night after his transfer target failed to meet for talks. Negotiations have been rescheduled
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Protesters celebrate a victory
PROPOSALS by Malvern Hills District Council to sell a town centre site for housing have been put on hold after its own planners refused to give the homes development permission. Birmingham-based FCH Housing and Care applied for planning permission to
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Airbus is waiting on research
SCIENTISTS at QinetiQ are at work researching a type of turbulence which may have caused the recent airliner crash in New York. Since the American Airlines A-300 Airbus crashed in Queens on Monday, December 12, speculation has been rife that the accident
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Parking charges go under review
MALVERN Hills District Council is to look again at its contentious car parking charging policy in Link Top and Newtown Road. The council's executive board met on Tuesday to determine whether its current policy on charging at the sites should be "reaffirmed
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Historic car goes up for auction
A 19th Century motor car built by a Malvern family firm is expected to fetch up to £80,000 when it goes under the hammer at Christie's. The three-and-a-half horsepower Santler Dogcart, believed to be Britain's first petrol-driven car, is up for sale as
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MP backs bridge
MR C F Taylor's letter in last week's Malvern Gazette is a classic example of 'perfection' being 'the enemy of the good'. A pontoon bridge may not be the final answer to Upton's flooding woes, but it would help. As is indicated in the Minister's response
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Pub fight continues
Mr A Perry wrote last week about the Horseshoe Inn at Brooms Green. His errors should be corrected. He says that the pub is not viable, as shown by no one being prepared to buy it. But, this was because it was priced as a private house, not as a pub (
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Firms tasting sweet success
The Cottage in the Wood hotel and restaurant in Malvern Wells has scooped a top prize in a Tastes of Worcestershire competition. Knightwick' s Talbot Inn was also among the winners when the Worcestershire County Council-run awards were announced on Monday
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Political will needed
May I say how much I totally support the remarks made by Eddie Bray in the Gazette of November 9 regarding a public sports centre for Malvern. It really is about time that the controlling rural group stopped treating the town of Malvern like some sort
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£20,000 art prize for former Malvern student
A SCULPTURE by a Malvern-born artist will go on show at Witley Court, near Worcester, after he won a major art world prize. Benedict Carpenter, aged 26, is the first winner of the newly-established £20,000 Jerwood Sculpture Prize. He will now construct
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Expertise at hand
IF the Malvern Town Council goes bankrupt, I am sure my local parish council would be willing to take over the town council and provide the expertise necessary to run the council in an efficient and economic manner. STEPHEN COOPER, The Rhydd, Hanley Castle
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Messy problem
A loud and happy yap for our dog warden. I phoned him for advice on tackling the dog mess problem in our neighbourhood, and the very next day "Poop Scoop Area" signs had sprouted from lampposts down our street. That was several months ago, and our pavements
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Tribute to one of the finest
HORTICULTURAL enthusiasts from all over the country came to Malvern for the funeral of Mrs Hope Scott. Mrs Scott, who died on November 1, aged 64, was a leading light in the world of gardening nationally. The funeral service was held at Christ Church,
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The end of an era
WE are extremely sad, but feel it inevitable, that the GP Accident Service will not continue in its present form. A number of factors have led to this decision. We remain very grateful to the people of Ledbury and especially the Round Table who worked
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Club to be formally wound up
A Malvern childcare group will be formally wound up at a meeting early next month. Langland Kids' Club, which met at St Mary's Church Hall in Sherrards Green, closed in August when it ran out of money and failed to attract enough volunteers to help run
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Noise 'intolerable'
WE have just endured another Fireworks Festival. I say 'endured' because, whilst the sight of the rockets is pleasant enough, their loud bangs make an intolerable noise. In residential area, cannot fireworks either be prohibited or limited to silent ones
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Gold firm in buy-out plan
A GEOLOGICAL exploration company based in the Malvern area wants to buy out its joint venture partner in the exploitation of a Greek goldfield. Mathon-based Greenwich Resources proposes to purchase Kyprou Gold Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Danae Resources
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40 years at helm comes to an end
THE editor of Malvern Priory's parish magazine and its predecessor is retiring after 40 years at the helm. Mary Dixey has been producing the magazine, month in, month out, since the days when it was a joint publication between a number of Malvern churches
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Plug pulled on land transfer
MALVERN Town Council has pulled out of immediate plans to take over assets from the district authority. The chief executive of Malvern Hills District Council, Chris Bocock, announced the decision at an Executive Board meeting this week as members were
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Bryan's an 'easyrider' on epic 35,000-mile trip
Biking across North America is a dream shared by many but one which comes true for very few. One of those who had the courage to turn his dream into a reality was 38-year-old Bryan Sandy, who sold his Barnards Green home, cashed in his savings and shipped
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Heads dismiss 'league tables'
Headteachers have given an indifferent reception to the publication this week of school 'league tables'. The Chase, Malvern, had the best A'Level results of any state school in the county but recorded a four per cent drop in GCSE passes at grades A*-C
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Grant to help firm take off
A BIRTSMORTON-based balloon company that saw its business badly hit by foot and mouth has been given a rural recovery grant to help rebuild trade. Worcester Balloons operates hot-air balloon pleasure flights from Worcester Racecourse and Eastnor Castle
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Sound decision on jubilee grant
POOLBROOK in Malvern has joined a small but growing group of communities determined to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee with a great day out. A £250 grant from Malvern Town Council to pay for a sound system for the Poolbrook Jubilee Party on June 1 was
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Editor's Comment . . .
HERE we were all ready to criticise a cash-strapped Malvern Hills District Council for flying in the face of public opinion by approving plans for flats on the Treasurer's site in Malvern town centre, when councillors took us by surprise and refused planning
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Elton is back in tune at Sixways
ELTON Moncrieff will make a dramatic comeback from injury in tomorrow's clash of the titans at Sixways. The scrum half has endured a nightmare season with persistent calf trouble but is included in Worcester's squad to face Rotherham in the RFU Senior
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Hal heads heads £25m research fund
A SENIOR executive from a leading research group has been appointed to lead QinetiQ's latest enterprise. Hal Kruth, former vice-president with California-based SRI International, has been chosen as chief executive officer for QinetiQ Ventures Ltd. A newly-formed
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Bowen misses out for Rovers
SAM Bowen is out of Bromsgrove Rovers' Midland Alliance clash at Paget Rangers tomorrow (3pm). The hotshot striker, who has scored 13 goals this season, injured himself in the warm-up against Barwell last week when Rovers surprisingly lost 3-0. But Rovers
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Solid opening for local rally crews
LOCAL crews have made a solid start to the Network Q Rally of Great Britain. Welland's Robert Ceen, driving a Subaru Impreza partnered by Alistair Douglas, was placed 39th earlier today -- 30th in class A8. Theo Bengry, from Leominster, began today's
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Crucial weekend for City's fortunes
ANDY Ellis and Danny McDonnell will be hoping to erase some bad memories when they return to Tamoworth tomorrow (3pm). It was at the Lamb ground that midfielder Ellis broke his leg two seasons ago while last year goalkeeper McDonnell managed to be red-carded
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Bulls back down to earth in Northwich clash
PHIL Robinson expects to learn a lot about his Hereford United players from their Nationwide Conference clash at Northwich Victoria tomorrow (3pm). The Bulls, still buoyant from their FA Cup giant-killing feat against Wrexham last week, come back down
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Class act staged at showground
OLD school ties and blazers were dug out of the attic by staff at the Three Counties Showground last Friday (November 16). Twelve workers wore their old schoolwear as part of a fundraising effort for Children in Need. They also stepped into character
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County's offer to root out wardens
FREE trees are being offered to people in the Malvern Hills area to tempt them to sign up as volunteer tree wardens. The Worcestershire County Council wardens are responsible for looking after trees in their "patch". This means guarding against illegal
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Zac on course for GB call-up
KING'S School, Worcester, student Zac Purchase was the second fastest sculler in the first of a series of squad trials for Great Britain. This performance puts him firmly in contention for a place in the junior GB team for the summer regatta series. Puchase
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News down the years
1801: Vast quantities of French loaves are almost daily brought to Dover from France and are sold for less than half the price of English bread. (This news item of 200 years ago is set into perspective when we take into account that England and France
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23/11/01 - Town visit Heath Hayes
TOMORROW (Saturday) Malvern Town visit Heath Hayes in the Express and Star Premier Division (2.45), the game, originally scheduled for the Langland Stadium, has been switched to Heath Hayes as the Town Reserves are at home to Bretforton OB in the WFA
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Van Morrison in town
Jazz and blues legend Van Morrison is performing at Malvern's Forum Theatre next Saturday, December 1. The author of such classics as Brown-Eyed Girl is playing two performances at 6pm and 8.45pm in his first appearance at Malvern Theatres. Van Morrison
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3/11/01 - Fine win is Malvern's boost
MALVERN got back into a winning groove at Cheltenham last Saturday against an Old Pats side containing several National League squad players. OLD PATESIANS XV 13pts, MALVERN 39pts Taking play to the hosts and keeping it tight, the forwards drove downfield
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23/11/01 - West sets sights on return
UNITED forgotten man Paul West's battle for fitness continued witha rigourous bike and running session last night. The former Wigan and Port Vale defender, sidelined by knee and ankle injuries, said he could return to full training next Thursday. "I had
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23/11/01 - Players welcome new man
REDS star Ian Mitchell says the players have responded positively to the arrival of Rod Brown as manager. The former Stourport boss has a reputation as a disciplinarian but Mitchell says the squad has welcomed his appointment. "I think he can turn it
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Events taking place in and around Worcester
40's Night Supper Dance. Nov 23. 8pm. Great Witley Village Hall. Dancing to The Howard Sheldon Trio plus guests. Ticket only on (01299 896626 or 01905 621040). Jive and Swing Big Night Out. Nov 23. 8-Midnight. (bring your own refreshments). Christopher
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Painting for numbers!
THERE was some lively activities at an Inkberrow after-school club as youngsters raised £170 for Children in Need. Members of The Fun Club washed parents' cars, had their faces painted and hair braided to raise money for needy children.
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Current affairs
IT was with interest I read John Hinton's letter (You Say, November 11) about undercurrents in the Severn. What is the downstream current other than a undercurrent? The top half-metre of water is a retarded flow, owing to friction with the atmosphere.
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The most immoral outcome of them all
IF the worldwide coalition had been "waging an undeclared war on another country", Wendy Hands (You Say, November 17) might have had a point. Unfortunately for her, we aren't and she didn't. The campaign has been fought not against any country but against
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This bus service really isn't just the ticket
SO, once again in the Evening News, there has been a call to use public transport. I use public transport. I caught the 12 o'clock bus to Upton-upon-Severn at the Giffard on Thursday, November 8. I gave the driver my fare but, when I started to walk down
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Football club now on target for move to Nunnery Wood
AFTER so many years of effort by Worcester City Football Club, I was delighted to hear that the proposed move to Nunnery Wood is being fully supported. The current stadium has character but is old-fashioned. I have great difficulty parking when going
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A sea of troubles
FIFTY years ago, Shakespearean actor Donald Wolfit was the leading man in a play at Malvern Festival Theatre. He was appearing in The Clandestine Marriage with the Old Vic. Mr Wolfit had been appointed to the leadership of the Old Vic in July, but things
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago William Brooks, dealer, Newtown, was summoned by PC Farman for allowing two donkeys to stray on the 12th inst. When asked whether he was guilty or not, the defendant replied that he "did not allow them, they got out" (Laughter, in which
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Kidman praised
THE Others (12), starring Nicole Kidman, is showing at Malvern Cinema from tonight (Friday). Kidman has been widely praised for her performance in this supernatural drama as a woman whose husband is missing during the Second World War. The Others is on
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The complete Messiah from choral society
MUSIC lovers are being given the rare opportunity to hear the complete version of Handel's Messiah next month, courtesy of Worcester Festival Choral Society. The piece, which is usually performed in an abridged version, will be performed at Worcester
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Betrayal brought home
Neil Pearson stars in the acclaimed and witty drama The Real Thing showing at Malvern's Festival Theatre from Monday. Mr Pearson, the star of Between the Lines and Drop the Dead Donkey on TV and most recently on the silver screen in Bridget Jones's Diary
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Barber does his own thing
Samuel Barber Violin Concerto IF any composer lived up to the saying you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time" then it was Samuel Barber. Hailed in the 30s as one of America's most talented
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Thumping saga hard to put down
Only Young by Beryl Kingston. Published by Pan as a paperback, £5.99. IT is frightening to consider how easily fate can change our lives and by what apparently trivial means - a careless remark, a chance meeting, or an idea so green as to be little more
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Redditch thumped
Headless Cross Ladies 4 Redditch United Women 0 The match began at a furious pace as both teams vied for an early goal. It was Cross who broke the deadlock. Alison Johnson's free kick was disallowed for offside but she scored from the retake. Headless
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17/11/01 - Town let 3-0 lead slip away
AN incredible second period saw Malvern surrender a 3-0 half time advantage and end up making the long journey home with just a point to show for their afternoon endeavours in this Express and Star League Premier Division fixture. SHAWBURY UNITED 3, MALVERN
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Sleeping eazzzzzy
IF your get-up-and-go has got up and left, it could time for a new bed. You might have had a good eight hours sleep but you still find yourself rolling into the office bleary-eyed and yawning. We spend up to a third of our life in our pits, yet according
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Vale traders fear for the man who lives on the streets
EVESHAM folk fear a man living rough on the town's streets could freeze to death this winter if he is left to fend for himself. Fred Jacques, in his mid-50's, is to be seen every day begging on the streets and pushing an old bike. His clothes are flimsy
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23/11/01 - Rangers see red but grab points
MALVERN Rangers entertained Bridgnorth Town Reserves in their first Express & Star Division One (South) fixture for a month and found their visitors quite lively and competitive in an entertaining game. MALVERN RANGERS 2, BRIDGNORTH TOWN RES 1 Bridgnorth
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23/11/01 - Hat-trick for Lee Tracey
WEST Malvern were able to field a full squad for the first time in four weeks and they introduced two young players to the side, Graham Thomas and Mark Amott, who both had splendid games in this Worcester Saturday Division One fixture. LAMB & FLAG
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Dressed for the part
Year 11 pupils at St Augustine's RC High School who are studiously working towards a GCSE in drama donned exquisite period costumes to perform a variety of duologues on Thursday. The prepared pieces presented by the colourfully dressed 15 and 16 year
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A handbag? Not on your life says Mike
THE same two phrases are used time and again to describe the job of a Parliamentary private secretary a post currently held by Mike Foster. One is flattering, describing it as "the first rung on the ministerial ladder. The second is less complimentary
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Parliament first, then the Press please
PETER Luff has got himself a powerful friend in the long-running struggle to force Ministers to make announcements to Parliament first rather than the Press. Convention states that MPs should be the first to know about any change of policy or major decision
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23/11/01 - Junior Soccer Scene
THIS Under 13's Trophy World Cup saw Newtown go through to the quarter finals. EVESHAM UTD 0, NEWTOWN SPORTS 2 Newtown's John Davies had an effort disallowed for offside before an outstanding goal from David Reynolds gave Newtown the lead. Evesham pushed
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The wonder of the web?
WHITEHALL departments are making ever greater use of the internet to dish out information. Requests for even the most basic detail are often greeted with the grunt: Have you checked our website? Of course, there are many benefits such as not having the
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Return to the barn of death
ONE of the last survivors of a massacre of captured British soldiers by the Nazis made an emotional pilgrimage to the re-built barn where it happened, writes Julian Seva. The Redditch Advertiser told the story two weeks ago of Batchley man Bert Evans,
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23/11/01 - Colwall consolidate
COLWALL travelled to bottom of the West Premier League Division One (Ladies) table Swindon hoping to continue in their recent form. SWINDON 1, COLWALL 5 Last week's win saw Colwall jump to fourth in the table and a win would consolidate that position
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23/11/01 - Draw for darts pairs
MALVERN Men's Darts League is holding its Winter Pairs Knockout on Wednesday (November 28), matches starting at 9pm. Playing at the New Recruit: A Stimson & B Rought, G Farney & P Jones, B Courtenage & D Compton, E Watkins & T Davies,
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23/11/01 - Fixtures . . . .
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WFA SATURDAY JUNIOR CUP Round Three: Droitwich Spa v Malvern Rangers, Malvern Town Reserves v Bretforton Old Boys. EXPRESS & STAR WEST MIDLAND LEAGUE Premier Division: Heath Hayes v Malvern Town, Ledbury Town v Ettingshall HT, Bromyard
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23/11/01 - County call ups at Girls' College
RECENT sporting success for Malvern Girls' College means that the following girls have been selected to play for the County teams: Kim Robinson & Laura Cottrell - Under 14 Netball; Satpriyaa Marwaha, Madeleine Hurley and Alison Crawshaw - Under 13
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23/11/01 - Harriers hoping for Larkin boost
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are hoping Colin Larkin will recover from a hamstring injury to help boost their depleted attack for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Rushden & Diamonds at Aggborough (3pm). Harriers are already without
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23/11/01 - Good start for Victoria
MALVERN Victoria got off to a resounding start in their defence of the Malvern Hills Indoor Bowls Inter Club League last Saturday, the situation wasn't helped by Tewkesbury turning up with a rink missing and had to forfeit two points before a bowl was
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23/11/01 - Ladies roll on
MALVERN Hills Ladies bowls team played Coventry Ladies in the Vivienne Cup and won by 78 shots to 72 shots. The Malvern Hills teams were: M Addison, I Foulkes, D Reade, M Hart; J Birchley, G Clarke, M Darke, S Parkinson; S Waters, A Lloyd, P Rudd, P Hoffman
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Heat's turned up on litter louts
LITTER louts in Worcester will face £50 fines from next April under a new Government crackdown to clean up the streets. That doubles the existing £25 charge, which has been in place for five years and is longer seen as a deterrent. The fines will be handed
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Hopes raised for an early release
THE father of a former Worcester man charged with espionage while on a Greek plane-spotting holiday is hopeful his son may be released soon. Wayne Groves was detained with 13 others more than two weeks ago, on suspicion of taking photographs at a military
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Beat bobby Jayne brings fresh hope to Magic
A DOG who was left with a gaping neck wound after her owners failed to alter her too-tight collar is now brimming with good health. Eight months have passed since Stourport-on-Severn beat bobby Jayne Hutton gave Hope - renamed Magic - a new home after
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Banned, thanks to peer pressure
PEER pressure led a young footballer to pop out and pick up his friends after he had been drinking, a court was told. A police detective smelled alcohol on Neil Parsons' breath after stopping him at 1am on Friday, November 16, during a search for a group
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Drama as helicopter lands in road
AN elderly woman was taken to Selly Oak hospital by air ambulance after burning her hands in a fire. The woman, aged 81, is also believed to have suffered chest burns in the blaze, which is believed to have started in a bedroom in her home in Earlsdon
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Trains to be kept a secret
INFORMATION about potentially lethal nuclear waste being ferried near Worcester and the surrounding countryside will soon be kept secret from residents under strict new laws. The Government's new anti-terrorist legislation, which is due to come into force
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Flood victims can celebrate
WORCESTER flood victims are celebrating after news that a pumping station will be built near their street. Severn Trent's application to build a new sewerage pumping station on land at Navigation Road, Diglis, was approved by Worcester City Council's
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Elderly and disabled given festive treat
Taundry and May Hill ELDERLY and disabled shoppers were given a festive shopping treat last night. Shops in Worcester stayed open especially so people with mobility problems could browse without having to deal with the Christmas rush of shoppers. The
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n UPTON: Inspectors find significant improvements School is taken off Special Measures
HARD work has paid off for staff and pupils at Upton-upon-Severn Primary School, with the lifting of Special Measures two terms ahead of target. The school was given two years to get back on track when it was found to be failing in May 2000. But this
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School's £2.4m unit
A NEW £2.4m unit at a Malvern school will include a pioneering environmentally- friendly ventilation method. The system, which replaces industrial air conditioning, will form part of a new unit at Dyson Perrins CE High School. The ventilation method will
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Experts share secrets
CHILDREN had a pizza the action as they celebrated a month dedicated to the Italian dish. The Leapfrog Day Nursery at Brindley Road, Warndon Villages, had a visit from staff at Perfect Pizza in St John's. The pizza experts shared secrets on how to create
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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
YOUR chance this Sunday to visit Tewkesbury to see the switching on of Christmas lights, purchase Christmas and seasonal goodies, see Santa and support local charities, between 2.30pm-5pm. If you would like to donate sweets, cakes, jams, marmalades or
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
THE Bell Inn Bosbury, tonight (Friday): An evening celebrating country food. Five courses plus free Scrumpy Cider. £8 per person, booking essential. Tel (01531) 640285. Bosbury Parish Hall, tomorrow (Saturday) 10am-noon: Christmas fayre. Come along and
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BUSHLEY Correspondent: Ms M Wilkes Tel: Tewkesbury 293435
THE monthly whist drive was held in the Village Hall on Wednesday. Winners were: J Palmer, A Pullen, P Baxter, P Miles, D Quiney, N Devereux, L Quiney, G Quiney, R Baxter, E Williams, R Devereux and G Trapp. Don Warren was the MC. The next whist drive
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
DON'T forget eyes down for prize bingo at Colwall Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday), 7.30pm for 8pm. Refreshments will be available. All proceeds to Colwall Players. The 8.30am Holy Communion Service on Sunday is at All Saints, Coddington and not as previously
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ELDERSFIELD Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
PLANS for the joint Christmas fayre at Eldersfield Lawn School, where proceeds are divided equally between church and school, are now well in hand. This event takes place on Saturday, December 1 between 2-4pm. There will be a bottle stall, Father Christmas
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PENDOCK Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
PENDOCK Playgroup & Pandas held a very successful jumble sale raising £200 for their funds. A superb display of goods on offer greeted everyone as they entered Berrow Village Hall last Friday evening for the auction of goods & promises. Everyone
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
BABY Imogen Grace Jakeman, of Malvern Road, and four-yea-old Jack Joseph French, of Wolverhampton (whose grandmother lives in Malvern Road), were baptised by Rev David Nichol at the morning service of Holy Communion at St Peter's Church, Powick last Sunday
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273
WITH the passing of Mrs Barbara Holford, Staunton has lost one of its oldest residents and it is with sadness I write of her death in hospital at the age of 91 years. Mrs Holford was born in Corse but lived most of her life in Staunton, she met and married
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Wilkin Tel: 01531 633853
OVER 49 members attended the horticultural society meeting on Wednesday, November 14, to hear Bob Hares speak on the subject of Autumn Colour and Interest in the Garden. Bob Hares is a lecturer and principle administrator of Pershore College. Bob brought
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Steamy attraction
STEAM train buffs will welcome the release of East Coast Memories, the latest video from enthusiast Michael Clemens, who runs the Wireless Supply shop in Barnards Green. It has been compiled from the massive archive of cine film taken by Michael and his
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Author brings to book a man of zeal
A NEW book on one of the pioneers of Malvern's water cure has just been launched. Janet Grierson's Temperance, Therapy and Trilobites is a biography of Dr Ralph Grindrod, who was one of the major figures in Malvern life at the end of the 19th Century.
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23/11/01 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 24 2nd XV v Old Richians (Home). Meet 1.15pm. Kick off 2.30pm. K Withnall, A Logan, S Lucas, M Williams, A McBurney, D Handy, A Burns, D Viles, I White, D Green, C Williams, S Phillips, A Hills, B Ash, S Fahey, C Thomas,
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23/11/01 - The card sharps!
SCHOOL'S out for summer and Jeremy Robinson and David Park both emerged with straight As after successfully negotiating the European Tour Qualifying School. Evesham's Robinson finished tied eighth and Hereford's Park tied 14th to land one of the prized
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Barber does his own thing
Samuel Barber Violin Concerto IF any composer lived up to the saying "you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time then it was Samuel Barber. Hailed in the 30s as one of America's most talented
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20/11/01 - Town leak five
MALVERN Town's seven match unbeaten run came to an abrupt halt at home to Ledbury on Tuesday night. MALVERN TOWN 1, LEDBURY TOWN 5 Malvern, who were missing several regular players through injury, took an early lead in this Express and Star Premier Division
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23/11/01 - Bid for national title
SUCKLEY kart racer Steve Gray heads into the final round of the British Club 100 Kart Championships at Buckmore Park in Kent on Sunday needing only to qualify for the B final to win the 2001 Rookie Championship. Steve, a sales manager at Brooklyn Ford
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23/11/01 - John Shirley plays in FA Cup glory game
FORMER Malvern footballer John Shirley helped Hereford United to claim another slice of FA Cup history when the Nationwide Conference outfit defeated Second Division Wrexham on Sunday. Shirley, aged 20, played the full game in front of the live TV cameras
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17/11/01 - White and Merlin work their magic
KENILWORTH came to Spring Lane in cock-a-hoop mood for this Midlands One fixture after their 64-15 drubbing of Longton last week. MALVERN 17pts, KENILWORTH 10pts They started the game as though they were going to play an exhibition match, performing their
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23/11/01 - Ramblers meet
MALVERN Ramblers Cricket Club will be holding their annual general meeting at their Regency Road headquarters at 7.30pm on Sunday (November 25). Members are asked to attend the meeting where there are a few important items on the agenda and decisions
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23/11/01 - Murtagh selected
WILLIAM Murtagh, aged 16, of Malvern College, has been selected for the England Under 19 Independent Schools (South) football team to play the North team on Sunday (November 25). The match will take place at Wellingborough, Northamptonshire and will act
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23/11/01 - Cup tie for Malvern
WITH no League fixture this weekend for Malvern First XV they set their sights on a first round North Midlands Cup tie away at Selly Oak on Sunday, kick-off 2pm. Although their hosts are now three divisions below Malvern, the Spring Lane side see this
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23/11/01 - Wood's goals earn U19 final
MALVERN College 1st eleven football team has defeated Prince Henry's School, Evesham 4-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Worcestershire County Under 19 Cup in which they will meet Stourport-on-Severn High School on a date yet to be decided. In the previous
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23/11/01 - Orienteering winner eyes the World championship
YOUNGSTERS Robert Farrington and Daniel Hartmann confirmed their total dominance of the Year 8 schoolboys orienteering scene on Sunday by taking first and second place in the cross country section of the British Schools Orienteering Championship held
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Anger greets snub over flood road bid
ANGER has greeted the Govenment's decision to snub Upton in favour of giving £6.5 million to Bewdley to beef up its flood defences. The move has been attacked by district councillor Mary Wilkinson, who is angry that a proposal to raise the A4104 near
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Police ask council for help
POLICE attending Tuesday night's meeting of Upton Town Council asked members to help with "intelligence gathering". Beat manger PC Mark Taylor said concerns had been raised about delinquency since he took over from PC Dilip Sarkar in June, but that he
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Play plan on show
PLANS for a new outdoor play area at Upton CE Primary will be unveiled at the school's autumn fair tomorrow (Saturday). The friends group, who are organisers the event, have been raising funds for the scheme and will be putting on a display. The fair
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Fair warning
An autumn fair is being held at the Memorial Hall, Upton, tomorrow (Saturday) on behalf of St Joseph's and Blackmore Park RC churches. The fair begins at 10am and includes morning coffee, tombola, white elephant, fancy goods, raffle, books, produce, bric-a-brac
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RNLI fundraiser
MULLED wine, mince pies and music will all be on offer at a festive fundraising evening on Friday, November 30. Organised in aid of Upton RNLI, the event will also feature stalls and raffles. It takes place in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets are
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Eyes down with friends
A Christmas bingo session is being held at Beechwood, Hollygreen on Tuesday, December 4, at 7pm for 7.30pm. The event is being run by the Friends of Beechwood and includes a raffle and refreshments.
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Seasonal serving
Mulled wine and mince pies are being served up on behalf of Worcestershire Cancer Aid tomorrow (Saturday) at Honeypots, Blackmore Road, Hanley Swan, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. There will also be cakes, plants, bring and buy, books, raffle etc. Admission
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Modest charity founder shunned recognition during her lifetime
A PIONEER of education for children with learning disabilities, who shunned any recognition during her lifetime, has died, aged 91. Margaret Bushell was a fou-nder member of Mencap but few would recollect her name. When her late daughter, Frances, was
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Charlotte registers a perfect score
MALVERN pupil Charlotte Lloyd enjoys school so much that she hasn't missed a day in six years. The Year 12 Dyson Perrins student is currently studying for her A-Levels and has not been absent since joining the school in 1996. The 16-year-old sixth former
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Undertaking sought over access charge
I AM writing to clarify a misunderstanding on my part, which was published in last week's edition of the Malvern Gazette with regard to charges for confirming existing vehicular rights of access over the Conservators' land. The board at its meeting on
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School to lose 'special measures' tag
UPTON CE Primary School has been taken off special measures two terms ahead of target. The school was put on special measures in May 2000, after a January Ofsted inspection found it was "failing to provide an acceptable standard of education". The school
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Firms back drive for travel option
EMPLOYERS in Malvern have given an encouraging response to plans for a pilot scheme to test innovative ways of providing transport to work. Seventeen companies contacted in a Malvern Hills Rural Transport Partnership survey, carried out in conjunction
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Fitting memorial
THE likely destruction of the Bison radar dish was reported in the Malvern Gazette of November 9. The preservation of the Bison dish would be more difficult than might appear. What is visible from the outside is only the tip of the iceberg. The building
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Local opposition fails to halt Croftdown School housing scheme
A CONTROVERSIAL housing scheme at a former school site in central Malvern was given planning consent this week in the face of local opposition. The Croftdown School site has been empty since July last year, when it was closed by its owners Malvern Girls
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Fungi find a mystery
A MYSTERY mushroom has been discovered in a wildlife refuge in the shadow of the Malvern Hills. The unidentified fungus was found at St Wulstan's nature reserve last Sunday by the Rev Edward Cox, a keen amateur naturalist. He said the toadstool was about
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40-home burglar jailed by judge
A burglar who stole goods worth more than £20,000 to feed a drugs habit has been jailed for four and a half years at Worcester Crown Court. Toby Dennis, the stepson of a police officer, needed to support heroin addiction costing £90 a day. He broke into
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Homes plan for farm wins approval
A PLAN to develop farm buildings near Barnards Green as housing was given the go-ahead this week by Malvern Hills District Council. Farmer John Bullock applied to convert the existing Grade II listed buildings at Mill Farm, off Guarlford Road, to eight
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Barton player bid is delayed
MANAGER John Barton's hopes of strengthening his squad ahead of Worcester City's Dr Martens League Premier Division clash at Tamworth tomorrow were dashed last night after his transfer target failed to meet for talks. Negotiations have been rescheduled
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Parking move 'just the ticket'
MOTORISTS who park on yellow lines in the Malvern Hills area could be taking more of a risk in future. The task of issuing tickets and fines could soon be transferred from police to the district council, under a proposal put forward by Coun Alex Stewart-Cleary
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School extension upsets residents
RESIDENTS near Dyson Perrins High School say they are disappointed after planning permission was granted for a new extension. The building work is part of a £2.3 million project to update the school. The application approved Malvern Hills District Council
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Harriers hoping for Larkin boost
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are hoping Colin Larkin will recover from a hamstring injury to help boost their depleted attack for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Rushden & Diamonds at Aggborough (3pm). Harriers are already without
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The card sharps!
SCHOOL'S out for summer and Jeremy Robinson and David Park both emerged with straight As after successfully negotiating the European Tour Qualifying School. Evesham's Robinson finished tied eighth and Hereford's Park tied 14th to land one of the prized
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Eyeful of the Paris we love
WELCOME to Amlie's magical world. She's a young woman who glides through the streets of Paris as quietly as a mouse. With wide eyes and a tiny grin, she sees the world in a magical light, discovering minor miracles every day. A shy and reserved person
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A love story that ended in tragedy
A REMARKABLE but desperately tragic love story was told by the Worcester Journal this week exactly 250 years ago. The edition of 1751 explained: "However incredible the following may seem, we can assure readers it is absolutely true. Some months ago,
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23/11/01 - Sixth straight success
A DETERMINED Malvern side completed their sixth straight win with an impressive display away to Kenilworth 2nd XV last Saturday. KENILWORTH II 8pts, MALVERN II 17pts Malvern's tight five contained only one player from the previous week but from the start
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23/11/01 - 'Pirates' crack record
MALVERN RFC U13's are now quite accustomed to taking the northbound carriageway of the M5 for away matches and last Sunday was no different, with a squad of 18 travelling to Handsworth, where they administered a businesslike win over a previously undefeated
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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 (10.15, 11.00, 1.30, 2.15, 4.45, 5.30, 8.00, 8.45 Fri, Sat & Sun) (12.15, 1.30, 3.30, 4.45, 7.00, 8.00 Mon-Thurs). UCI Merry Hill (11.00
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Redditch United FC - Club Facts
Team colours: Home: Red shirts, red shorts, red socks. Away: Sky blue shirts, claret shorts, sky blue socks. Contacts: Pat Cremin, commercial director, 01527 67450 Rod Laight, chairman, 07747 775510 Manager: Rod Brown Assistant manager: Gary Whild Official
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Seasonal singing
A Seasonal Evening with the Julian Singers' in Aid of the NSPCC, with guest soloist Jemima Phillips (Harp) takes place at the Market Theatre, Ledbury, on Thursday, November29, at 8pm. Tickets are £6 (to include refreshments), and are available from the'Three
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Maddy is back at Hall
POPULAR folk act Maddy Prior is back at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall, accompanied by the Carnival Band. What began as a one-off collaboration for a Radio 2 Christmas special is now a regular partnership, with five albums released. The latest, Carols and
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Encouragement is the key to success
SIMPLE encouragement is the secret behind the blossoming careers of two Malvern artists who found themselves able to do each other a good turn. Gill Hooper and David Peplow are now joining together for a new exhibition in Malvern after enjoying a success
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Evelyn stars in club's tale of four brothers
SINGER Evelyn Tubb, described by one critic as "one of the few truly outstanding sopranos of her generation", is appearing at Malvern Concert Club's next event on Thursday, November 29, at the Forum Theatre. With the ensemble Sprezzatura (lute, harpsichord
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Romances crosses borders
A NEW ballet production of Romeo and Juliet will visit Bromyard's Conquest Theatre on Saturday, December 9, at 7.30pm. The performance by Cwmni Ballet Gwent will utilise the dance potential of Hector Berlioz's momentous score Romeo et Juliette. To create
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23/11/01 - Upton in eight-try bonanza
FOR several weeks now Upton have been threatening to go on a points riot and Warley were the unfortunate team to be on the receiving end in this North Midlands One fixture. UPTON 52pts, WARLEY 15pts Upton were strengthened by the re-introduction of Mark
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23/11/01 - Made up for late start
TRAVELLING away to Birmingham side Warley should have been a fairly straightforward journey, but thanks to Saturday's motorway chaos on the M5, Upton found themselves arriving 30 minutes late for this fixture. WARLEY 2nds 22pts, UPTON 2nds 36pts The first
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23/11/01 - The Chase host tourists
THE Chase hosted Farmers School from Cirencester last Saturday who were on the last leg of their Midlands rugby tour. The Chase played three matches, with the U15's victorious by 35-14 and the U16's losing by 17-0. The Chase U13's also lost by a single
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
The Power of Drawing and the Love of Nature by John Ruskin. A selection of drawings and water-colours exhibited here at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. Clarence St, Cheltenham. (01242 237431). Until Nov 25. Free admissions). Mon-Sat 10-5.20pm/Sun
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The Severn Commandments...
I MUST assure Edward Shirley that I have never "implied swimming in the Severn is safe". (You Say, November 15). I happen to be one of a generation who was officially encouraged to swim in the Severn and learn to cope with the variations of current he
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Your day to day guide to the best sounds around
Nov 23. The Sons of Spock. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Nov 24. Mike Sallis. Barbourne Ex-Service Mens Club, The Moors, Worcester. Angelica. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Nov 25. Marada Lady. Barbourne Ex-Service Mens Club
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Classical and Easily listening- a guide to what's on near you.
An Evening of Big Band Swing with the Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra.(proceeds to R.N.L.B.) Nov 23. 7.30pm. Perrins Hall, Royal Grammar School, Worcester. tickets £7.00 with light refreshments, from Mr R Hemmings, 25 Whinfield Road, Worcester. Oliver Knussen
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What's on at your local theatre
Midland Musical Theatre Group presents Reach for the Stars, a captivating night of variety entertainment. Malvern Festival Theatre. Nov 19-24. 7.30pm. tickets available on (01905 425299) or Box Office (01684 892277). The Lychgate Players present their
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Tories to blame for Railtrack not the EU
THANKS to Julian Thake and E F Showell (You Say, November 9 and 14), I have now obtained a copy of the European Union directive which, they claim, was the reason why the Tories set up Railtrack. Having read it, I have to wonder whether they have. I must
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Petition forces removal of mast
THE proposed encroachment of a mobile phone mast into a rural - or even urban - area can be relied on to rouse the populace to a high pitch of indignation. Looking at the Malvern Gazette of 100 years ago, one finds that this horror of telephonic intrusion
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High rates are pricing shops out of Malvern
THE fate of Malvern town centre was worrying members of Malvern Hills District Council a quarter of a century ago - as indeed it has done many times before and since. Shoppers may start moving away from the town centre as the building societies move in
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Trees to heal old wounds
THIRTEEN rowan trees were planted in the West of England Quarry half a century ago. The event was described in the Malvern Gazette as the "first constructive action towards hiding scars caused by quarrying". The first tree, donated in fact by the Gazette
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Hotel's trade dries up with 'cure'
THE County Hotel, one of Malvern's first water cure establishments, was bought 50 years ago by the Ministry of Supply. The intention was to convert the building to a hostel for apprentices at TRE and RRDE. It had been put up for auction by its owners,
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Sharp, smart and wickedly witty
NEIL Pearson is to star in Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing at Malvern Theatres next week. He plays Henry, the smartest, sharpest and most wickedly witty playwright of his generation. But writing about betrayal is one thing living with it is another. When
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An ideal venue for amateurs and pros
IF, like me, you spent your childhood praying for your school days to end, going to Worcester's King's School for an entertaining evening out may seem as welcome as the dinner lady's boiled cabbage and semolina. But prepare to be surprised. The independent
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Plumbing depths with Rik and Ade
With their own inimitable brand of toilet humour, Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson return in the fourth installment of Bottom at Hereford Leisure Centre on Wednesday, December 12. Imaginatively titled Bottom 4 - 2001: An Arse Oddity, the pair are back
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Back us - Studley boss
STUDLEY manager Mark Chambers has called for fans to rally round his team and boost crowds at the Beehive. Chambers is hoping a win at home to Oadby tomorrow will start a good run in the Rameses League Cup. "If we can get gates of around 100, 20 or so
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A veritable feast of Forsyth
The Veteran by Frederick Forsyth (Bantam Press, £16.99) This is Frederick Forsyth at his best. Granted these are short stories, relatively speaking, but make no mistake these little gems will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. As usual the fine
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A delight for lovers of blues lore
Leavin' Trunk Blues by Ace Atkins (Robinson, £6.99) HIGHLY derivative, but none the poorer for it, this is Atkins' second expedition down Highway 51 into the heart of the Delta. We're presented on a plate already groaning with a literary fried catfish
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23/11/01 - Malvern Premiers bow out of the Hospital Cup
MALVERN Premiers conceded their second defeat of the season last Sunday when they lost to Badsey Rec Reserves 3-1 in the third round of the Evesham Hospital Cup. MALVERN PREMIERS 1, BADSEY REC RESERVES 3 After only 11 minutes, Andy Collard's miss kick
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23/11/01 - Club AC 30 crush Kempsey 7-1 as leading teams clash
LEADING Malvern League Division One clubs division Club AC 30 and Kempsey United met at Perdiswell for an eagerly awaited clash and after United's home defeat at the hands of Bull Allstars seven days earlier they were looking to bounce back from that
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23/11/01 - Express pick up after slack start
EXPRESS travelled to Martley for this Worcester League Sunday Division Two game and had lost the match before they really got into their stride. MARTLEY SPURS RES 4, EXPRESS 88 FC 2 Sloppy passing and non existent marking by the Express saw them concede
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23/11/01 - Radar battle to fourth win on trot
A FOURTH league win in a row for Malvern Radar in Warndon last Sunday but they had to fight all the way to secure the points. LAKES SPORTS 1, MALVERN RADAR 2 Lakes may have been struggling near the foot of the table but on this performance it was hard
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23/11/01 - Harriers find Hill steep
CALLOW End Harriers FC travelled to Fromes Hill last Sunday with seven first team players unavailable for this Malvern Football League Division One fixture and it was no real surprise that Harriers were soundly beaten by their opponents. FROMES HILL 8
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23/11/01 - Chances go begging
KEYZ RM poor start continues, beaten by a game Bulls team, the home side missed a dozen clear cut changes at least and Keyz poor finishing is costing them dearly. KEYZ RM 1, HEREFORD BULLS 2 Although continual changes mean an unsettled side the basics
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23/11/01 - Bell Inn breach Castle
THE two sides met again in the HFA Cup after the first game a fortnight ago had to be abandoned when the Bell Inn top goalscorer Tony Reynolds broke his leg with just two minutes left. BELL INN '98 2, ST RICHARDS CASTLE 1 The score in the first encounter
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23/11/01 - New challenge for off-roaders
A LEIGH Sinton off-road racer has taken up a new challenge for this season and is already making his mark. Andrew Prosser of Interfields, Leigh Sinton, and co-driver Simon Hemsley are members of the Mid-West Off-Roaders club which is a 4 x 4 trialling
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23/11/01 - Bellfield and Bellamy star as Bromyard defeat Nomads
BROMYARD proved too strong for Nomads in the Malvern Table Tennis League's Division Two. Mike Bellfield and Jeremy Bailey each won three singles and the doubles and Peter Stewart won two. For the visitors Dave Backhurst prevented the whitewash. Pete Harrold
