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Rowdy OAPs told to behave
THREE women threatened with eviction from their sheltered accommodation in Stow are due to meet with managers today in a bid to resolve the situation. The trio, all in their 90s, have been sent letters claiming they are too disruptive and blaming them
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I suffered hell for days on Ward 9
A DIABETIC patient claims she was forced to wet the bed by nurses who treated her "worse than a dog" and repeatedly offered her medication that could have sparked a severe allergic reaction. Michelle Wealthall, who was bedridden in Ronkswood Hospital
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House body had a head injury
A DROITWICH woman found dead at her home on Wednesday had suffered a serious head injury, it has emerged. Rita Lee died from a combination of shock and haemorrhage, according to pathologist Dr Eddie Tapp. The post mortem also revealed that the 58-year-old
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Petition started for solo MMR vaccines
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to give county children the right to individual MMR vaccines are setting up a petition for concerned parents to sign. Desumo, the private company which runs the Worcester clinic offering the individual measles, mumps and rubella jabs
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Health officials urge parents to opt for jab
WORCESTERSHIRE Health Authority has revealed members are concerned about the number of parents choosing not to allow their children to be administered with the combined MMR vaccine. In the year to September, only 87 per cent of children in the county
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Block for elderly saved
THE elderly care block at Ronkswood Hospital has been saved by a city council U-turn. Councillors had been minded to reject the application to keep the block and provide parking for the new county hospital elsewhere because of the impact on the landscape
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Blair's pledge over flooding
PRIME Minister Tony Blair has promised to review the controversial rules used for deciding if areas such as Worcester should receive funding for flood defences. City MP Mike Foster claims the current formula is biased against householders who live in
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Driver sent to jail
A WORCESTER man has been jailed after being caught driving while disqualified twice in just two days. Darren Simpson, aged 20, appeared in front of Droitwich magistrates after being stopped by police on Monday while illegally driving a Ford Escort, and
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Home battle for widower
AN Evesham man who says his life was wrecked following his wife's death last year has had his misery compounded because of a row over his home. Chris Penny and his daughters Fran and Hannah - who is severely disabled - were forced to carry on alone after
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Go-ahead for autism school
A SCHOOL for autism that opened with just one pupil last February has now been given the go-ahead to take up to 22 children. Coddington Court School, near Ledbury, has already attracted nine boarders from as far afield as Hampshire, Staffordshire and
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Marianne says thank you with music
A YOUNG singer has released a CD in memory of her former boyfriend to raise funds for charity. Tom Ronchard died of a suspected heroin overdose last October, and now the 24-year-old's girlfriend is trying to raise money for a centre that helps drug and
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
CAROL singers raised £772 for the Hereford Hospital New Medical Equipment Appeal. Bosbury based Pax Singers sang carols to, and with, invited guests at three houses in the Bosbury and Ashperton area. The large sum raised was due to the kind hospitality
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CALLOW END Correspondent: M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
THIS Sunday, January 13, the Worcestershire book fair is being held in Callow End Village Hall from 10.30am till 4pm. Admission is free and home-made refreshments will be on sale. Pupils from Callow End Primary School will be visiting the Anne Frank Exhibition
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CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
IT may be a cold and miserable time of the year, but for one evening on Thursday, January 17, the Castlemorton Gardening Club will enjoy some Australian sunshine and look forward to a talk by Peter Thomson on the Landscape & Plant Life of S W Australia
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CORSE Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
ALL the services at St Margaret's Church, Corse were well attended throughout the Christmas period. The carols by candlelight service saw a full church of people of all ages and it was the same at the Christingle service, which was also enjoyed by a large
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HARTPURY Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
AN amazing £533.37 was raised in aid of Christian Aid by those who took part in the carol singing outside Tesco just before Christmas from the village. The Christmas fayre held ay the newly restored Old Chapel at Hartpury benefited both Hartpury Historic
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Concert series
WARWICK Arts Society's winter concert season resumes on January 22 at St Mary's Church, Warwick, with Gothic Voices, one of the top early music ensembles. The early music season continues with the charming Ensemble Amirallis from France on February 12
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Delightful town, popular with visitors Once home to a thriving pottery
Upton-upon-Severn is a delightful small town very popular with summer visitors. At this time of year it's much quieter, which makes it easier to appreciate the Tudor, Jacobean and Georgian buildings which grace its streets. The White Lion, currently resplendent
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Building for a brave new future
A NEW professional company will launch projects at The Dream Factory in Warwick from spring 2002. Following a successful pilot project started last spring, Generator will embark on an ambitious five-year programme to present work in both formal and non-formal
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Enjoy Elvis, Roy, Buddy and Eddie
ROCKIN' On Heaven's Door, the sensational tribute show for four of rock'n'roll's greatest icons, is returning to Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre almost a year after its original sell-out success. The show, which features the best Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy
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Large support for exhibition
ORGANISERS have reported an "excellent response" to the opening of a exhibition about the Dutch child war diarist Anne Frank. The Worcester Cathedral exhibition, which aims to challenge racism, prejudice and anti-Semitism, runs throughout January in the
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Parental choice is MMR solution
OUR sympathies through the MMR debate have rested with those parents who remain concerned that the vaccine might be linked to autism and inflammatory bowel disease. The Government says that scientists haven't proved a link. The key word is "proved". It
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11/1/02 - We must get three points -- Heeley
NOTHING less than three points is acceptable according to skipper Carl Heeley ahead of Worcester City's clash with bottom club Salisbury City tomorrow (3pm). The Whites are propping up the Dr Martens Premier Division with just 14 points from 25 games
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11/1/02 - Shail to rescue as City struggle
MARK Shail has made a shock return to Worcester City and will play in their home clash with Salisbury City tomorrow. Manager John Barton has swooped to sign the 35-year-old defender on a non-contract basis after he was released by Kidderminster Harriers
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Jewellery saves lives
THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution saves lives at sea and I wonder if your readers are aware that their unwanted jewellery and similar items can support this vital task. Since 1986 our Jewellery Appeal has raised over £427,000 for lifeboat funds,
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Brown Owl bows out with thanks
MAY we through your column, take this opportunity to thank all Hampton Brownies, parents and leaders (past and present), for the farewell gifts on our retirement from Brownies. It was lovely to see so many people at the presentation at our last meeting
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11/1/02 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL EXPRESS & STAR WEST MIDLAND LEAGUE Premier Division: Walsall Wood v Malvern Town. Division One South: Bustleholme Reserves v Malvern Rangers (1.45). smedley crooke cup Quarter-final: Ledbury Town v Northfield. EVESHAM HOSPITAL CUP
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Stick to the facts on plan to open Avon
I HAVE read with interest the recent correspondence concerning the proposals to open the higher Avon for navigation. Why is it that arguments put forward by CLEAR are based not on fact but scare-mongery? - the same scare tactics used 200 years ago by
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Regal still regales people
IN reply to Susan Earnshaws letter labelling the 'Regal Cinema' a white elephant, we cannot remember anyone being lumbered with the cinema. If this lady came to watch a film she would be greeted with a smile, served by a polite staff and see a first class
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Early start hopes for medical centre
BUILDING work could begin this year on a new community medical centre for Upton following a decision to upgrade the current outline planning application to a full, detailed one. The new application will be submitted to Malvern Hills District Council next
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Girl victim in hit-and-run
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a hit-and-run incident involving a 12-year-old girl in Upton on Wednesday (January 9). The girl, who was not seriously injured, was crossing a road in the town with a relative when she was hit by a van. Police spokeswoman
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College gives a stark reminder
A FIELD at the centre of an access dispute has been ploughed up by its owner, Malvern Girls' College. Hayslan Field, behind Hayslan Avenue, has been the focus of attempts by residents to have it legally declared a village green. But the attempts have
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Mums battle to save playgroup
A TREASURE trove of toys belonging to a Ripple-based playgroup is in danger of being put out of children's reach. Ripple Rompers meet every Thursday at Ripple Parish Hall, from 1pm to 2.45pm, but dwindling numbers have led organisers to consider shutting
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Plans for town manager revived two years after axe fell on post
PLANS to employ a town centre manager for Malvern could be revived by Malvern Hills District Council, two years to the month after the post was axed to save money. The scheme is being mooted by the council to help improve the area's economic prosperity
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Hero Chris facing a home heartache
A VALE man whose life was wrecked following his wife's death last year has now had his misery compounded because of a row over his home. Chris Penny, his daughters, Fran and Hannah - who is severely disabled - were forced to carry on alone, after mum,
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Consultation pledge over theatre
MALVERN people will be fully consulted over any proposals for a commercial takeover of the town's theatre complex, says a Malvern Hills District Council officer. Senior council officers seem likely to meet representatives of the Ambassador Theatre Group
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Emergency services prevent major pollution
PROMPT action by Evesham fireman and the Environment Agency averted what could have been a major disaster to wildlife along Badsey Brook. The firemen and their environmental protection unit were called in when an oil spillage was spotted in the water
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Neighbours call for noise action
RESIDENTS living near the former airfield in Throckmorton are becoming impatient for an end to noise and nuisance on the burial site following the foot and mouth crisis. The construction firm, Halcrow, is helping to manage the site for Defra, following
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Society closes stress appeal
THE Three Counties Agricultural Society has closed its Stress in the Countryside Appeal, set up last year to help rural businesses affected by foot and mouth. The appeal, which was backed by the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, has raised £55,000
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Collapsed Abbey wall is a danger
PART of Evesham's Abbey wall has collapsed just weeks after it was restored. The 7ft-high ancient monument beside Abbey Mews is now considered a danger to the public. Wychavon District Council has cordoned it off under emergency legislation designed to
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Parents petition for safe crossing
CONCERNED mothers of Pershore schoolchildren are campaigning for a safe way to cross a busy road. Some of the parents are so worried for the safety of their children they have written to Worcestershire County Council to ask for some sort of crossing along
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Skatepark should move
WE, the members of Victoria Park Residents Association, feel we must reply to the disparaging remarks made by Kevin Douglas ('Verdict on Skatepark', Malvern Gazette, December 28). He infers that the residents of the park area were in some way part of
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Developer plans to convert first hospital into homes
A PLANNING application to convert Malvern's first hospital into housing has been submitted to Malvern Hills District Council. Kempsey-based developer J Robinson has applied to divide Redwood House, in Hospital Bank, into three houses and put up a detached
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Family says final farewell
A COFFIN bearing a floral tribute in the shape of a red sports car was carried into St Matthias' Church at the funeral of Paul Anthony Kitsull yesterday (Thursday). The 31-year-old was killed on December 29, together with fiancee Cheryl Lewis, 22, when
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Is car still king?
WHEN the Tennyson Drive estate was built in the grounds of Davenham House, some 12-15 years ago, I was frequently approached by various new householders and asked to do something about the part of Cockshot Road which crosses Link Common. This road is
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OAP told to expect bailiffs
AN 80-year-old Malvern woman opposed to nuclear weapons is expecting a visit from bailiffs after refusing to pay compensation to the Ministry of Defence. Judith Pritchard, of Frederick Road, was ordered to pay £140 for cutting through a perimeter fence
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Shops will suffer
I write expressing my views, on the new Safeway extension (Malvern Gazette, January 4). Having already a large and, I expect, very profitable store, selling fresh meat, vegetables and groceries, it now seems to want to focus on health and beauty, mother
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Students and staff chalk up top mark
OFSTED inspectors have praised Broadway First School for taking to heart recommendations made in its report of 1999. Then they criticised the leadership, and said standards should be higher, but now the tables are turned. The inspectors said the school
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We are qualified
FRANCES Beatty, regional director of the County Land & Business Association, according to a report by Robert Hale on January 4, 2002, (Malvern Gazette) believes I and my colleagues on Malvern Hills District Council planning committees are incapable
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Gunfire plea
POLICE are appealing for information following an incident in which an airgun was allegedly fired in the centre of Malvern on Tuesday, January 8. Officers were called to Church Street just before 9pm after a passer-by reported being hit by a pellet from
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St John says thanks for support
THE Malvern division of St John Ambulance is celebrating raising more than £1,000 at the end of a year when its finances were decimated by foot and mouth. The cash, used to buy essential equipment such as bandages, was donated during collections outside
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Road closure campaign gets a new lease of life
A campaign to close a road across Malvern Link Common has been re-launched by district councillor and Conservator Pat Raven. Coun Raven says the section of Cockshot Road, between Moorlands Road and Worcester Road, should be closed to through traffic to
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Value for money
IT was a sorry situation indeed that your correspondent Mr Whickham (Your Letters, January 4) had not obtained factual information regarding Herefordshire Council and its performance. The time taken to decide where to relocate the public toilets in Ledbury
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£5,000 for organ appeal
THE appeal for a new organ in Malvern Priory has received a boost with a £5,000 donation from the Hawthorne Trust. The trust supports a wide range of charities and helps pay for the the preservation of ancient buildings. It means that Malvern Priory Organ
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Long-term vision is needed to save town centre
AS the proprietor of Greenlink Organic foods, which has traded in Malvern for over 15 years, I feel compelled to write in agreement with Mike Haycock's comments (Malvern Gazette, December 14), concerning the decline of the town centre. Greenlink, along
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Saddle up for event
HORSES are being groomed for the first ever Midlands Spring Equine Fair. The fair, sponsored by the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, takes place over the weekend of March 9 and 10 at the Three Counties Showground. Organised by Contour Exhibitions
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More like a bullet in the head
FOR more than 35 years I have seen Great Malvern change. The interesting and individual small shops and enterprises that give a town its life and character have grown fewer. The district councillors promised us that this progressive decline would be halted
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Awards let firms make their name
APPLICATIONS for the Malv-ern Hills District Council Plat-inum Awards for Business Excellence 2001 should be arriving at firms next week. Companies large and small are invited to enter the competition, which helps raise the profile of the good work done
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Being absorbed
THE UK Independence Party has been accused over the years by Conservative and Labour supporters alike of scaremongering in our predictions of a European superstate. We were scoffed at during last year's election for being obsessed with an issue which
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Bin Laden no bar to romance
The daughter of a former Ledbury curate has sealed an eventful romance with a marriage ceremony taken by her own mother. Rebecca Trafford-Roberts, 32, and Jamie Miller, 30, were married at Colwall's St James the Great Church on December 29 by Rev Ros
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Good samaritans
ON the morning of Sunday, December 16, I suffered a very nasty experience from which I received facial injuries. Through your newspaper I would like to thank all those caring people who helped me on that day. To the kind family of Sunrise who came to
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Live/work units to give town a boost
A unique development combining living and work space could give a boost to the economy of Bromyard. Plans have been submitted to Herefordshire Council for 33 live/work units on Porthouse Farm Industrial Estate, in a scheme that could provide a blueprint
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Help appreciated
THANK you to the good Samaritan who witnessed my car being hit by another vehicle at the Victoria car park, Malvern Link on Wednesday, December 19. The police managed to trace the other vehicle from the information left, unfortunately you did not leave
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Dumped cars litter district
VILLAGES are being turned into "auto graveyards" by people dumping their cars, according to a frustrated Malvern Hills district councillor. Coun Tom Wells says he encounters an average of one abandoned car a week in the lanes around his rural ward of
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A woman Ledbury will never forget
What's in a name? The answer is much history, speculation and confusion, as far as Ledbury's 'patron saint', St Katherine is concerned. St Katherine is a figure much associated with Ledbury, but which one are we talking about? The inspiration for at least
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Brenda on write lines with plea
CRAYONS, chalk, pens, pencils and writing equipment are being collected by a retired teacher to send to an African school. The appeal has already attracted offers of support from businesses in the Malvern area. Brenda Wholey has launched the campaign
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Service faces closure
A Gloucestershire-based charity that provides a counselling service for people across the three counties who have suffered abuse during childhood may be forced to close in April. Survivors of Child Abuse (SOCA) recently learnt that its bid for lottery
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Trust sees start to village project
YEARS of hard work and planning finally started to bear fruit on Monday when construction of Colwall's Millennium Room finally got under way. A delay while the contract was thrashed out between the Millennium Room Trust and contractor Mike Mitchell meant
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Parishes prepare to gauge strength
Church of England parishes across the Malvern and Ledbury area will be updating their records this month as they bring their electoral rolls up to date. Listing all the adults who attend church in a particular parish, the electoral rolls are updated every
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Pace ace Kabir on road to recovery
PACEMAN Kabir Ali expects to be injury-free by the time Wor-cestershire start their new season. Kabir has been on the casualty list since breaking his collarbone trying to take a tumbling catch in the deep during the County's floodlit National League
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Park and Robinson impress
DAVID Park and Jeremy Robinson both made solid starts to the new golfing year at the Bell's South African Open in Durban. Park, from Hereford, and Evesham's Robinson both carded one-under-par 71s in the opening round to lie in joint 38th place, seven
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New manager with expansion in mind
A NEW general manager took over at the Lyttelton Well in Malvern this week. Following in the footsteps of Andy Lyle, who left in December, Jean Holt says she has a number of ideas for improvement, following her move to Malvern Link from Tamworth. For
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Aiming to secure investment
THE creation of an investment company for the Birmingham/Worcester-shire technology corridor moved a step nearer this week. The corridor is aimed at developing high-tech industries in the line linking Malvern, home of QinetiQ and the Science Park, with
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Kelly eyes chase for world championship
A WORCESTER girl is celebrating being called up for the United Kingdom team at the World Lifesaving Championships. Abby Kelly will be part of a 12-strong British squad who will fly out to Florida in May for the championships, having been selected through
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From the archives
100 years ago - January 11, 1902 Broadway: Charles Folkes, a labourer of Broadway, was charged with driving without a light in Bridge Street on December 23. The defendant said he supposed he was guilty but did not know the light was out. PC Poulson proved
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The art of going out to the people
THE ink was barely dry on the day's issue of the Evening News before John Denton was on the phone. Understandably. In lamenting the struggles of the arts scene in Worcester, fellow columnist John Phillpott had posed the question "Whatever happened to
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They're at the starting gate!
The 2001 Point to Point Season had to be curtailed following the Foot and Mouth outbreaks and as a result only 30 of the 209 scheduled meetings took place. National Hunt racing recovered quickly because it was able to comply with the strict biosecurity
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Who's got the ducking stool?
UPTON-upon-Severn was searching in 1952 for its long-lost ducking stool - a primitive mode of punishment by which those guilty of petty crimes were dipped unceremoniously into the river during centuries past. The Journal posed the question on behalf of
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News Items Down The Years
1802: The Lords of the Treasury have approved a plan proposed by the Paymasters-General to guard such of the principal Mails of the kingdom which are conveyed on horseback by night. This is, in all respects, a national and important measure and has been
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We should dig deep for the angel in red
ACCORDING to legend, it was started "on a wing and a prayer" and rarely can a phrase have been better used. Because it comes out of the heavens bringing hope, comfort and, hopefully, salvation. Superman is not the only angel in red that flies. There is
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Plans to redevelop The Butts
BACK in 1952, Worcester City Council was considering plans for the redevelopment of The Butts. The Journal explained: "The area around the Cattle Market is considered very suitable for the development of an agricultural centre. Councillor John Weaver,
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Concern over the county's farmers and hunt's future
SIGNIFICANTLY, the morale of Worcestershire farmers was at a very low ebb exactly half-a-century ago as they looked back on a "horrible" 12 months. Their depression was aired at the AGM of the county branch of the National Farmers Union and was fully
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Simply Frank's for the memory
SUPERSTAR John Travolta is a simple guy named Frank, a recovering alcoholic struggling to maintain the family shipbuilding business in Domestic Disturbance. Now that his ex-wife Susan (Teri Polo) has divorced him, his son Danny (Matt O'Leary) is constantly
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Spring season is worth putting your hat and coat on for a night out
IT'S still the panto season at Chipping Norton theatre, but eyes and minds are now fully tuned to an exciting programme of productions and performances for the spring season. Beauty and the Beast will complete its run on Saturday and then it's less than
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Wonderstuff's Miles in solo turn
THE Wonderstuff frontman Miles Hunt will kick off the 2002 season of live events at the Gloucester Guildhall tomorrow (Saturday), performing new solo numbers backed by a full band. Ska specialists The Selecter, who led the Two Tone movement alongside
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11/1/02 - Malvern Town Youth lift league crown
MALVERN Town won the Malvern League's Under 18 division when they beat Warndon Youth 6-0 away on Sunday and they still have one league game to play. WARNDON YOUTH 0, MALVERN TOWN 6 The Gwilliam brothers were on form, with Sam marshalling the defence and
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Facing up to new recycling scheme
EVESHAM impressionist Alistair McGowan put on a new face to launch a new recycling scheme. McGowan backed the 2002 Christmas Card Recycling Scheme on behalf of the Woodland Trust, the UK's leading woodland conservation charity, and its partners WH Smith
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Counting on survey to gauge birds
FAMILIES in the Vale of Evesham are set to take part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch on January 26 and 27 - the UK's biggest garden bird survey. The survey will find out which birds "rule the roost" in most gardens and will also help flag-up birds
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All creatures great and small
I WAS amused to read Jon Burgess' letter (You Say, January 4), where he accuses anti-hunt protesters of upsetting the horses by booing and jeering. I know animals are intelligent, but I didn't think horses were clever enough to distinguish between jeering
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Threat to democracy
D E Margrett (You Say, January 4) says that Worcester should take within its boundaries the 12 adjoining areas and become a unitary authority, and that this should be included in a Regional Government territory based on Birmingham. He then makes the statement
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He's unlikely to be perturbed
LET me assure F Thomas (You Say, January 3) that his letters would have been totally ignored had he not put questions to me both by name and implication. Such circumstances warrant a reply that is unlikely to be repeated. Mr Thomas seems incapable of
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Wonderful theatre
A NEW play to take the chill out of the winter is being promised by a popular amateur theatre group. The Nonentities will perform Mr Wonderful, a comedy about love, dating agencies and over dominant mothers, at the Rose Theatre, Kidderminster, later this
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Moore years on TV means more fun for astronomer
To boldly go where no man has gone before' is no longer the privileged job of Captain Kirk and his crew - soon a Worcester venue will be crossing galaxies in a hunt to find life on other planets. And the good news is that everyone will be back in time
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'Grand' experiment a triumph
THE Malvern Hills was the location for a novel experiment in civil engineering 50 years ago, when, for the first time in Britain, a helicopter was used to help lay an electric power cable. The helicopter was used to carry a rope across the valley which
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Salt dumps being raided
COLD weather 25 years ago seemed to drive some local people to a spot of petty larceny. The Gazette reported the accusation made by a prominent member of Colwall Parish Council that salt dumps left by the roadside were being pilfered by members of the
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Travel with adventure
THE long-awaited film Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings (PG) opens at Malvern Cinema today (Fri-day) with showings at 2pm and 7pm. The epic adaptation of J R R Tolkien's landmark fantasy has been receiving rave reviews from all quarters.
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Huntingdon Hall offers variety in new season
Worcester's Huntingdon Hall has announced a diverse programme of music and spoken performances for its new season, including a visit from magician Paul Daniels. Mr Daniels brings his comeback tour to the venue in mid-March in a show said to blend anecdotes
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Westminster not the only pantomime on Gyles' CV
GYLES Brandreth, desp-ite a wealth of worldly experiences with the rich and famous, comes across as a down to earth chap. After decades in the public eye, from appearing on TV-AM to winning a seat in Parliament, the writer, raconteur, sometime actor and
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06/10/01 - Reds sunk
REDDITCH United's mini-slump continued with a 2-0 loss to Mangotsfield which plunged the Valley Stadium outfit into the bottom six. Goals from Steve Campbell on 17 minutes and Adam Sims in the 46th completed a comfortable victory for the hosts in a game
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11/1/02 - Thaw too late to save cup tie
THE thaw came too late to save Malvern Rangers' away semi-final Worcester Nursing Junior Cup fixture at Chaddesley Corbett on Saturday, which will now be put on 'ice' for a later date. The Worcestershire FA have set up an interesting semi-final tie, with
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11/1/02 - Radar hoping for action
MALVERN Radar were due to travel to Worcester last Sunday for their first Worcester League Division Two game since December 16. They were due to take on Oak Apple but the match was called off as the pitch was unfit. Hopefully they will return to action
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Extra fun caps stint for Nicky
A REDDITCH soldier has been sharing the limelight with an Eastenders star in a new television drama about the Royal Military Police. Cpl Nicky Amphlett, 22, was an extra in BBC production Red Cap, which stars Tamsin Outhwaite as Sgt Jo McDonagh, a member
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11/1/02 - Harriers looking to bounce back
INJURIES, 'flu and a suspension have given Kidderminster Harriers boss Jan Molby a selection headache for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Darlington at Aggborough (3pm). No fewer than six players are on the casualty list while
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Census 1901 internet site swamped by users
STEPS are being taken to increase the capacity of the hugely popular Census Online website that went live on Wednesday, January 2. The site puts 1901 census information on to the web for the first time and was developed by Malvern-based QinetiQ, the former
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11/1/02 - Bailiffs outgun Magnificent 7
THE Bailiffs claimed joint top spot this week in the Malvern & District Pool League with a close 6-3 victory over the impressive Magnificent 7. The removal specialists led 4-2 in the singles as Harding, Daly, Kyte and Ken Jones all won and partnerships
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11/1/02 - The Oak stifle some Merlins magic
THE first round of the Malvern Table Tennis League's Handicap Competit-ion, which has continued after the Christmas break, saw a fascinating contest between Manor Park Oak at the top of Division Two and Merlins from Division One. The Oak edged home by
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11/1/02 - Karate organisation celebrates
A LOCAL karate organisation will be celebrating its fifth anniversary in Malvern at the end of January. The Ultimate Sport Karate Organisation was started by chief instructor Neil Bennett in January 1997, at Malvern Link C of E Primary School. Since its
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11/1/02 - Hockey youngsters back to training
MALVERN Junior Hockey Club returns to its regular Sunday morning training slot at The Chase astroturf on Sunday, January 20. There will be training for the under 10's at 9.15am followed by matches for the under 13's and under 16's. The matches for both
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11/1/02 - Junior invitation at Manor Park
ALICE Finlan from Hampshire retained the Under 14 Girls LTA Junior Invitation title at Manor Park when she defeated Zoe Lee from Cornwall in the final by 6-3, 7-5. Manor Park junior Alice Huskinson had a close match with Zoe Lee in the semi-finals, just
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Rage over nightdress
A HUSBAND'S Boxing Day turned violent when he went to visit his wife - only to find her dressed for bed with her new boyfriend in the house. Droitwich magistrates heard how Garry Thomasson ended up striking Leslie Davies after the two men unexpectedly
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Brigade thanks the Army's flood heroes
Terriers honoured THE Herculean efforts of the Territorial Army during the floods of 2000 have been recognised. 214 Battery (Worcester) TA was presented with a gift of a decanter by Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade in recognition of all its hard work
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£55,000 raised to help the farmers
A MAJOR fund-raising campaign to help rural businesses affected by the foot-and-mouth epidemic has reached a staggering £55,000. The Evening News teamed up with the Three Counties Agricultural Society (TCAS) to launch the Stress in the Countryside Appeal
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Pilot 'tried to stop man plunging out of plane'
AN inquest was due to open today on a former SAS officer who plunged from a plane over the skies of Oxfordshire. Expert skydiver Charles "Nish" Bruce, aged 45, died after apparently jumping 5,000ft without a parachute from the twin-seater Cessna 172 into
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Crime system must change
A TOP West Mercia police officer is playing a key role in a national campaign to remove flaws in the criminal justice system and bring further offenders to justice. Deputy Chief Constable Peter Neyroud is playing a key role in the launch, which is aimed
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BUSHLEY Correspondent: Ms M Wilkes Tel: 01684 293435
THE bells of St Peter's Church rang out to welcome worshippers to the lovely candlelit carol service on Tuesday, December 18, a service of nine carols and readings. The atmosphere at this service is truly Christmas as we remember the events of 2,000 years
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
COLWALL Scouts are bound for Switzerland in July. In order to help raise funds for this event a dinner dance is to be held at the Village Hall on Saturday, July 26 at 8pm. Tickets for this event can be obtained from any of the Scouts' parents or Dee Jones
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FORTHAMPTON Correspondent: Gill Warner Tel: 01684 292385
The prize winners at the first 2002 fortnightly Village Hall whist drive were: Elsie Hawkes, Peter Bullock, Mrs Jefferies, Molly Abbott, Joyce Rusling, Nancy Devereux, Molly Millington, Audrey Peters, Ivor Drew, Philip Warner, Joe Skirten, Audrey Evans
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LONGDON Correspondent: Eileen Moss Tel: 01684 833256
THE service at St Mary's Church on Sunday, January 13, will be 8am, Holy Communion, using the Book of Common Prayer. This is an opportunity to start the day and the week in prayer and quiet reflection. At 6.30pm Kaleidoscope, our 'alternative worship
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
OVER 300 Christingle oranges were distributed to members of the Worcester Division of the Guide Association at a special service held at St Peter's Church, Powick last month. The service included readings and prayers and told the story of the Christingle
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REDMARLEY Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
THE total sum raised for St Bartholomew's Church, Redmarley at the Christmas fair amounted to £845, a splendid result. Redmarley WI members celebrate the new year with dinner at the Rose & Crown, Redmarley on Thursday, January 17. The annual general
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STAUNTON Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
STAUNTON & District WI start the new year on Wednesday, January 9 with a talk on photography by Derek Lemarchant. Meetings are held in the lounge at Johnstone Close and new members will be assured of a warm and friendly welcome, they begin at 7pm.
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WEST MALVERN CORRESPONDENT: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
A local reader has appealed to drivers not to park on the double yellow lines at the bus stop beside the Lamb Inn. There have been a number of instances where people waiting for buses have not been seen by drivers and have been left stranded. On a recent
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Prepare to dance the night away
SOUL men (and women) will be heading for Cheltenham later this month to shake their tail feathers when a Blues Brothers tribute band comes to town. The Bullet Blues Band will be performing their new Sweet Home Chicago show at the Town Hall on January
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Just the right ticket
STRATFORD Operatic Society has a new conductor who will be "out front" for the society's 2002 concert programme, as well as next autumn's production of Gershwin's Crazy for You. James Sucking, a school teacher from Moreton Morell, has previously been
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Backbeat back
THE Backbeat Beatles are in concert at Huntingdon Hall, CrownGate, Worcester, on January 25, starting at 8pm. Four Scousers fronted by Chris O'Neill, the band was born out of the BAFTA award-winning movie Backbeat in which he starred so brilliantly as
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Bring 'legends' back to stage
NEARLY DAN, an exciting 10-piece with brass section, return to Huntingdon Hall, CrownGate, Worcester on January 26 to perform astonishingly accurate versions of the legendary recordings of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen live on stage. They play the songs
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11/1/02 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, January 12 1st XV v Kenilworth (Away). Meet 11.30am, Ketch Hotel Worcester noon. Kick off 2.30pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Navy blue shorts. J Daniell, D Irish, S Lancett, V hill, M Williams, P Hart, A Thomas, D Merlin, G Blakeway, P Jenkin
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Sing your way to success at the Hall
MAKING a melody melt in the mind and penning lyrics that hit the heart are the two striking ingredients needed for a songwriting competition. Talented songwriters will soon be singing their way to success when the npower Young Songwriters' competition
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11/1/02 - Pace ace Kabir on road to recovery
PACEMAN Kabir Ali expects to be injury-free by the time Wor-cestershire start their new season. Kabir has been on the casualty list since breaking his collarbone trying to take a tumbling catch in the deep during the County's floodlit National League
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11/1/02 - Park will kick off season in Perth
HEREFORD'S David Park will start his 2002 European Tour campaign with a five-week tour of Australia later this month. He will begin with the Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth on January 24 and then compete in four more tournaments that are co-sanctioned
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11/1/02 - Lee Hooper in trial for Wolves
MALVERN Town's 16-year-old striker Lee Hooper, who has been watched by Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers, will play in a trial game for the Molineux club this Sunday. Hooper, who has fast-tracked through Town's vibrant youth policy
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11/1/02 - Two peers of the realm sign on as patrons
MALVERN RFC have signed two hereditary peers of the realm as patrons. "The Lords Gretton and Colwyn have both consented to bestow their patronage on Malvern Rugby Club" said a delighted Terry Hunt, who is instrumental in raising support for the club.
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We're grateful to all those who gave
I WOULD like to thank all those kind people who gave so generously to our collection at Tesco's on December 14 and 15. The magnificent sum of £1,666.98 was raised. Thanks too, to management and staff of Tesco's for allowing us to collect in their store
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The true community light in Pershore
MAY I through your letters page write to thank the businesses and people of Pershore, who have given so generously to Pershore Rotary Club's Annual Pershore Tree of Lights Appeal. Last year, by adding to the money collected, we were able to share £800
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Why the euro is no foregone conclusion
I REFER to your article on page 8 in the Journal dated January 3. Now that the euro is in common use throughout the 12 countries, there will be increasing pressure for this country to give up our currency as the euro will become familiar to most of us
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Go-ahead for blues festival
A STOMPING summer of jazz and blues is being lined up for Upton. For the first time ever, the town will have a blues festival to rival its annual jazz festival. The dates for the new festival have been fixed as July 19 and 20, after the success of fundraising
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Budget boost will help pay for specialist manager
A BIG increase in the budget for Upton's new-look Hill Centre is set to be approved by Malvern Hills District Council. Kevin Douglas, head of corporate services at MHDC, which owns the site, will recommend that councillors allocate £20,000 towards running
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Gardener finds bomb in garden while digging
A PINVIN man hit a live Second World War shell while digging in his garden. Dean Warren, aged 29, of Abbey View Road, and his wife, Paula, were moving compost when Mr Warren's spade hit the mortar shell. Paula, aged 28, said: "Me and my husband were digging
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Raid nets jewellery
JEWELLERY worth £3,500 was stolen from a shop in Upton. The break-in took place at David Manning Jewellery, in Old Street, between 11pm on Monday (January 8) and 5.10am the following day. Among the items taken were a ruby and diamond ring, a Victorian
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Police hold surgery
UPTON beat manager PC Mark Taylor is to hold a surgery in Severn Stoke on Saturday, February 9. PC Taylor said the surgery was in response to a request from a parishioner and, if successful, he intends to set up more across his patch. "It's to give people
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Gold Cup back to boost trade
TOURISM in the Malvern Hills area has been given a major boost with news that this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup has already sold out - two months ahead of the event. The race takes place on the last day of the renowned Cheltenham National Hunt Festival,
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Test for radio
THE Severn Area Rescue Association new radio communication system is to be given its first "run-out" at Upton Rowing Club's meet tomorrow (Saturday). Members will line the banks of the river for the 25-club race, from Clevelode to Upton, in case of emergency
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Black bag switch could cut cost of rubbish collection
RUBBISH collection by Malvern Hills District Council could switch from back door to front door as a money-saving measure. The council's overview and scrutiny committee heard that £29,300 a year could be saved by the move, which would require householders
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Don't wait for another accident
I NOTE with interest the reaction of Mr Davis of the Worcestershire Highways Partnership to the fatal accident on Saturday, December 29 on the Welland Road near Upton. His comments (Malvern Gazette, January 4) miss the point. Whether or not the road contributed
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Date set for work to start on bypass
EARLY November has been pencilled in by Worcestershire County Council for the completion of the long-awaited Wyre Piddle bypass. The contract for construction of the new road -- valued at nearly £4 million -- was awarded to Shropshire company, Wrekin
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Creative pursuit
IN regard to Mr Bills-Geddes' article about the proposed skateboard park (Ledbury Reporter, January 4), this is a fine idea that would benefit Ledbury youth immensely. Skateboarding is a sport that has been around officially since 1959 when the first
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Marianne's tribute CD to help charity
A YOUNG singer has released a CD in memory of her former boyfriend to raise funds for charity. Tom Ronchard, of Willersey, died of a suspected heroin overdose in October, and now the 24-year-old's former girlfriend is trying to raise money for a centre
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11/1/02 - Destiny of title still not decided
THE outcome of the Midland Alliance title chase still has plenty of twists and turns before it is decided, according to Bromsgrove Rovers joint-boss Gary Hackett. Rovers entertain Shifnal Town tomorrow (3pm) seeking to close a nine-point gap on leaders
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Depot's closure will see 68 axed
SIXTY-EIGHT jobs are to go in Bidford at the end of the month when the depot of a national parcel transportation firm closes down. Geodis UK, formerly known as United Carriers, which has premises on the Waterloo Road Industrial Estate, will shut for the
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Bucking trend
Drink-driving offences in the West Mercia region over the festive season are down by 50 per cent on the previous year. Just eight per cent of those tested gave positive sample, compared to a national figure of 15 per cent. Sgt John Roberts said: "It's
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Walking again
ON November 7 last I slipped and fell into the road opposite to the library entrance in Ledbury. To the lady who immediately came to my help and stayed with me until the ambulance took me to hospital, the assistance in supporting me by a man from the
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School targeted by Christmas vandals
"PRETTY thoughtless" vandals caused more than £1,000 worth of damage when they went on a wrecking spree at a Vale school. Staff returned to St Nicholas Middle School in Pinvin after the Christmas holidays last Thursday to find 12 classroom windows had
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Use it or lose it
DO the people of Ledbury who live on the new 600 town route not want this bus? It appears only to be supported by a regular few and I mean a few. I have heard that many do not deem to know of this route. Why when there was so much publicity? Or are you
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Groundsman Alf gave life to cricket
THE funeral of the man whose 30 years of hard work gave Malvern's Regency Road cricket ground a reputation as one of the best in the area takes place today (Friday) at Worcester Crematorium. Cricket was the lifeblood of a young Alf Hinton, born in Birmingham's
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Lot going for it
AS a frequent visitor to Malvern I must say the town is not dying on its feet. Not only do you have a lot of unique and interesting shops but also a good leisure centre, splendid priory, interesting museum and, of course, those hills and the St Anns Well
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Striking tale
MY daily rain gauge readings tell a striking tale. For the four months Sept-Dec, 2001, I recorded 6.85 ins, compared to 17.21 ins for the same period in the year 2000. For younger readers, the metric equivalents were 17.4 cms and 43.7 cms. MR R W ROSEVEARE
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Business angling to expand
ANGLERS in the Malvern area could soon be spoilt for places to fish if a Leigh Sinton business gets the go-ahead to expand. Walter Beard, managing director of Leigh Sinton Farm and Nurseries, has also paid close attention to the needs of disabled anglers
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Office space to bring jobs
RENOVATIONS under way at an 18th Century farmstead in Hanley Swan will mean employment and a boost for the local economy, according to its owner. Ian Thompson bought Cygnet Lodge in December 2000 is refurbishing buildings at the site to provide office
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Card shop raises £26k
A shop selling Christmas cards for 22 charities has enjoyed another record-breaking year after taking over £26,500. National charities such as Barnados and Macmillan Cancer Research, as well as the locally-based ones such as St Michael's Hospice, sold
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Shail to rescue as City struggle
MARK Shail has made a shock return to Worcester City and will play in their home clash with Salisbury City tomorrow. Manager John Barton has swooped to sign the 35-year-old defender on a non-contract basis after he was released by Kidderminster Harriers
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Hereford in cup cash plea
HEREFORD United have asked the Football Association to intervene after being left waiting for a £20,000 share of gate receipts and expenses from their FA Cup tie at Swindon Town. The cash-strapped Bulls were due to receive their share from last month's
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Sustainability is key to farming future
THE new assistant regional director of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) for Herefordshire and Worcestershire has pointed to sustainability as the key to a brighter farming future for the counties. David Price, who lives near Ross-on-Wye
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We must get three points -- Heeley
NOTHING less than three points is acceptable according to skipper Carl Heeley ahead of Worcester City's clash with bottom club Salisbury City tomorrow (3pm). The Whites are propping up the Dr Martens Premier Division with just 14 points from 25 games
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Bulls anxious to avoid banana skin in Trophy clash
A POTENTIAL banana skin in the shape of Ryman League outfit Chesham United threatens to put the skids on Hereford United's FA Trophy ambitions. The Bulls' record against Ryman clubs in recent years does not augur well for Phil Robinson's side with defeats
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Head hails county initiative
A MALVERN headteacher has welcomed a scheme by Worcestershire County Council to train its own classroom assistants. The scheme, called Worcestershire Professional Qualification for Teaching Assistants, was devised to combat the problems of recruiting
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Harriers looking to bounce back
INJURIES, 'flu and a suspension have given Kidderminster Harriers boss Jan Molby a selection headache for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Darlington at Aggborough (3pm). No fewer than six players are on the casualty list while
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Father called to save the bride's blushes
CROWQUILL, in his Journal jottings column for this week of 1902, imparted this amusing tale from the Pershore area. "Marriage is sometimes a failure, and in the land of plums the other day, the start of one such was not encouraging. The clergyman asked
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11/1/02 - Donations to benefit youth cricket
AFTER a short presentation on the history of Colwall Cricket Club at Malvern Hills Hotel last night (Thursday), club chairman Alastair Smith was due to be presented with two cheques by Colwall Rotary chairman Roy Stockton (£150) and the Colwall League
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Generating an interest in play
A NEW touring theatre group will be bringing its launch production to Stratford this spring, when it performs The Battle of Agincourt- Henry V at King Edward VI School. Generator, a touring company based at The Dream Factory in Warwick, is embarking on
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Tours make it live and local
SOUTH Warwickshire villages will be staging a variety of touring shows over the coming months under the Live and Local umbrella. The network brings performers and shows to smaller village venues that might not normally be able to host such events. The
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What's on at your local cinema
DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE (12) Boat builder Frank Morrison (John Travolta) watches his ex-wife Susan (Teri Polo) fall in love with golden boy Rick Barnes (Vince Vaughn). Then Frank's son Danny (Matt O'Leary) calls the cops, claiming Rick is a murderer - but
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11/1/02 - Club statement on chairman's resignation
REDDITCH United have released a joint statement about the resignation of chairman Rod Laight. A statement signed by the board and released today said: "The Board of Redditch United Football Club Ltd regret to announce the resignation of Rod Laight as
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Fire rips through Cotswold farm
FIREFIGHTERS are still investigating the cause of a blaze that destroyed the roof of a Cotswold home last week. At the height of the fire at Sydenham Farm, near Broadwell, more than 50 firefighters were at the scene trying to bring it under control and
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Take a walk with new Broadway guide
A FIRST updated guide to walks around Broadway has been produced following the construction of the village bypass. Now in its fifth edition, the guide has been updated by David Jelfs and his son, Graham, of S & D Jelfs in the High Street, ably helped
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Students and staff chalk up top mark
OFSTED inspectors have praised Broadway First School for taking to heart recommendations made in its report of 1999. Then they criticised the leadership, and said standards should be higher, but now the tables are turned. The inspectors said the school
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Bring sunglasses for a night of soul
The Bullet Blues Band is coming to Cheltenham to serve up a night of foot-stomping soul classics. The formula of the show, at the Town Hall on Saturday, January 19, is based on the two Blues Brothers films but is not too complex, according to Pete Tolbit
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Swp make big change
CRITICALLY acclaimed mus-icianship with roots in Swe-den and the British Isles comes to Colwall Village Hall next month. Swp describe themselves as having the passion of a young garage band and the subtlety and dynamics of a string quartet. The line-up
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5/1/02 - Cool Malvern skate to valuable victory
IT was a strange start to the day after Malvern skipper Andy Longley and director of rugby David Robins inspected the pitch at 9am and passed it fit, with visible thawing happening all around. MALVERN 26pts, LONGTON 10pts Longton, however, poor travellers
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Charter Mark for county team
Warwickshire's recreation team has been awarded the government's Charter Mark for excellence in the delivery of public services. The team, which employs 35 staff, works to promote, encourage and make it possible for residents and visitors to enjoy the
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Events in and around Worcester
Worcester Film Society presents 'O'Brother where art thou?' Jan 11. 8pm. Worcester City Museum & Art Gallery. Foregate Street. Worcester. For more details (01905 611742/355171/426987). Ric Sanders Trio Plus Special Guest Chris Leslie January 11 8.00
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Your day to day guide to the best sounds around
January 11 Rock & Roll Night with Brian's Supersounds. Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club, The Moors, Worcester. January 12 Helesa Duo. Barbourne Ex Servicemens Club. The Moors, Worcester. January 13 Andy Morris. Barbourne Ex Servicemens Club. The Moors
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Animals
IN response to recent letters regarding animal experiments, we should remember the medical progress that has taken place without experiments being conducted on animals. The use of anaesthetics is one of many examples where such experimentation has not
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Classical and easy listening - what's on near you
Droitwich Concert Club presents "Kungsbacka Piano Trio" January 12 7.30 p.m. Droitwich Spa Methodist Church, Droitwich. Tickets £9.50 (Concessions £8.50, Students £3.50). For more information and tickets tel. 01905 775246. Worcester Concert Club presents
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What's on at your local theatre
Goldilocks & The Three Bears. Pantomime. Starring Frank Bruno, Sophie Lawrence, Richard Cadell. Dec 13-Feb 10 2002. Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton. Ticket sales 01902 429212. Me and My Girl. Dec 14-Jan 19. Alexandra Theatre. Birmingham. Box office 0870
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Out of touch with reality
PHILIP Bradbourn's letter headlined "Cars are the first choice" is correct, as far as it goes. What he utterly fails to realise is that Worcester, and Worcestershire in general, is over-developed. Mr Bradbourn also ignored the fact that Government is
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Get to know them, they're not all bad
IN reply to R J Dovey, who sympathises with Nancy Dyon, I would say that, although I'm not a regular traveller on public transport, I have had occasion to travel on a "school bus" and experienced similar behaviour from some of the schools mentioned. However
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Trapped in road accident
POLICE have been making house to house inquiries after a senior officer suffered serious injuries when his car collided with a bus. They are keen to trace witnesses and a vehicle which was seen turning right towards Throckmorton at the Lower Moor junction
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Having fun 'below stairs'
THE game of ping-pong was all the rage in Malvern a century ago, according to the Gazette. The paper carried a report of the first-ever ping-pong tournament to be held in the town, at the Imperial Hotel, which is now Malvern Girls' College. So new was
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago Congratulations to Mr W F Romney on his election as secretary and registration agent of the South Worcestershire Conservative Assoc-iation, in succession to the late Mr W H Moore, who occupied the dual position for a number of years. Mr
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Tom's experience of war relived in book
IMAGINE being thrown into fighting in a World War at the age of 15, with enemy planes flying above your head doing their best to torpedo your ship and you into the murky depths of the cold sea. For Badsey man Tom Pim this was no figment of imagination
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11/1/02 - Upton are hoping to hold form
UPTON Rugby Club are looking to enter the new year in the same fashion as they left the last year, on a winning note. However, the weather has recently started to cause problems, particularly for the first team. It is not the normal Upton problem, namely
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Mummers the word!
ALVECHURCH pub-goers were treated to a traditional form of theatre on New Year's Day - which has also become quite a tradition in the village. Alvechurch Morris Men have kicked off the new year for the last 12 years by performing at The Crown pub, Withybed
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Plan ahead for a smooth ride
THOUSANDS of British families will be taking to the ski slopes for the first time over the next few months and despite high expectations it can all go downhill - fast. Travel brochures and holiday programmes may be full of happy smiling children confidently
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11/1/02 - Interthornes break duck with first win of the season
INTERTHORNES recorded their first points of the season with a 4-2 away win over Talbot Head in the Malvern Football League. Interthornes, who had not picked up any points in the league, certainly started the new year in top form and their 100 per cent
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11/1/02 - Unbeaten Langland run is 14
LANGLAND Sports stretched their unbeaten record to 14 games in the Worcester League on Sunday as Robbie Perrins' four goals were the highlight of a comprehensive 5-0 win over Martley Spurs Reserves. LANGLAND SPORTS 5, MARTLEY SPURS RESERVES 0 In testing
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11/1/02 - Phil Skilton hits brace
POWICK travelled to Hallow to play St Johns in this Sunday Division One game. ST JOHNS 0, POWICK 2 For the first 20 minutes both teams played good football on a very difficult muddy surface. It was Powick who took the lead on 25 minutes when Stuart Fish
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11/1/02 - Express 88 slip out
EXPRESS 88 bowed out of the Worcester Nursing Minor Cup to a good Bromsgrove side in an enjoyable and hard fought game after a battling performance on a pitch more suited to mud wrestling than football. EXPRESS 88 FC 0, BROMSGROVE GENERAL RESERVES 2 Express
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11/1/02 - Junior Soccer Scene ...
THIS Mercian Elgar Under 13 League local derby was watched by the biggest crowd of the season and they were treated to an excellent game of football. WELLAND 1, MALVERN TOWN WANDERERS 4 Welland started brightly but Wanderers scored with their first attack
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High Street bank backing buckling business bosses
A MAJOR High Street bank is offering help to people in the two counties struggling to keep their business on track. HSBC is now offering a free, telephone-based business support service to all businesses transferring their banking relationship from another
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Merger plans for Hereford accountancy firm
A HEREFORD accountancy firm will have the resources to fulfil its vision of becoming the business adviser of choice, after it merges with an international accountancy network. HLB Kidsons, which has an office in Holmer Road, is due to merge with Baker
