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2/8/02 - Moody fearing for tour fixtures
TOM Moody has warned that Worcestershire and other counties could miss out on money-spinning tourist matches because of the non-stop international schedule. The County's Director of Cricket was speaking on another blank day at New Road when play against
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RESCUE DRAMA ALONG RIVER
FIREFIGHTERS and police searched the River Severn from Worcester city centre to Diglis Weir amid fears that a man had been dragged underwater by the current. After rescuing him, the man told them he had been trying to save another person who appeared
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Cider tycoon to sell sporting estate
A HEREFORD cider tycoon is set to leave his Scottish estate and millionaires are said to be queuing up to buy it. Jonathan Bulmer has spent nearly 10 years on Amhuinnsuidhe (pronounced Aven-suey) estate on the Hebridean island of Harris. He bought the
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Fame - for real - in new reality TV programme
WORCESTERSHIRE people with bags of talent could have the opportunity of a lifetime thanks to the BBC. Auditions are to take place for a new reality TV programme called Fame Academy. In a new twist on the 70s hit TV series Fame, the documentary - which
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City pub is up for sale
A BOARDED-up Worcester pub is for sale, despite having been closed for months. The previous licensees of The Washington Inn, in the Arboretum, decided they had had enough and left. But owners Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries, have no intention of
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Our bouncy castle has disappeared into thin air
CHILDREN were left deflated after thieves stole a bouncy castle from a pub garden. The 20ft by 20ft orange, white and blue inflatable was a popular feature at the Pheasant Inn, on Drake Street, Welland, near Malvern. Youngsters who had turned up for lunch
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The end of the production line
MORE than 60 jobs are set to go at a Worcester manufacturing company following the "reorganisation" of its operations. Tower Manufacturing, which makes fastenings and fixings at its Navigation Road site, will lay 61 people off at the end of November.
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2/8/02 - Brookes takes 7-74 in Green win
THE Green seconds recorded another WCL victory at Enville on Saturday overcoming their opponents by three wickets in a closely fought game. BARNARDS GREEN II v ENVILLE II Enville batted first and Robbie Lewis claimed the first wicket clinging on to an
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Patient in court over hospital row
AN upset patient suffering from mental health problems demanded a hospital bed from his consultant psychiatrist, then followed the doctor by car to Pershore, a court heard Police were waiting for Darren Smith in Pershore after receiving a phone call from
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2/8/02 - Nomads moving up
WORCESTER Nomads first XI continued their recovery from the lower end of the WCL Division Two with another good win, this time away to Cookley. COOKLEY v WORCESTER NOMADS The home side batted first and found runs difficult to come by in the face of excellent
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Village memorial to top secret staff
A MEMORIAL to thousands of people involved in top secret work during the Second World War is due to be unveiled in a small corner of Worcestershire. RAF Defford Reunion Association has been working for years to establish the granite and stone memorial
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2/8/02 - Superb Spiers swings game
A TERRIFIC all round performance and a superb spell of bowling by Spiers saw Newland emerge 126 run victors over Hewell in this Division Five encounter. NEWLAND v HEWELL Tolley won the toss yet again and Newland elected to bat yet again. Newland's prolific
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Reunited after a gap of 75 years
A WORCESTERSHIRE man has finally met up with his long-lost sister 75 years after they last saw each other. Albert Brunt of Badsey has been reunited with his sister Florence Pearson who were separated when they were children living in south-east London
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2/8/02 - Julian Lambert hits a fine century
ON winning the toss Corinthians had no hesitation in bowling first on a hard, fast track. HANLEY CASTLE & UPTON v WORCESTER CORINTHIANS Their opening pace attack of S Ali and J Riaz bowled with aggression but without luck. The early dismissal of Heath
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Blitz on a roadside killer
A CAMPAIGN to rid the verges of Worcestershire's roads of a killer weed has been backed by the British Horse Society. The bright yellow flowers of ragwort may look attractive but they carry a deadly threat to wildlife. The Highways Agency has pledged
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2/8/02 -A match played in excellent spirit
BARNARDS Green Seconds visited the delightful ground of Feckenham on a glorious summer's afternoon on Sunday. FECKENHAM II v BARNARDS GREEN II With Feckenham winning the toss the Green were asked to take the new ball on what looked like being a long slog
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2/8/02 - Nomads dent Colwall hopes
WORCESTER Nomads Thirds inflicted their first defeat on Colwall, and in some fashion. It is a result Colwall may regret, potentially handing the WCL Third XIs Double title to rivals Worcester. COLWALL III v WORCESTER NOMADS III Colwall batted first, and
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Vandals leave behind trail of damaged cars
LATE-night revellers in Bromsgrove are being asked to think back to the early hours of Saturday morning when more than 20 cars were vandalised. Bromsgrove police are appealing for information after a spate of attacks, which left cars with smashed windscreens
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2/8/02 - Inspired Colwall bowlers strike
AN inspired bowling comeback saw Colwall claim a 19-run victory over Swindon on Saturday and continue their improving league performances. SWINDON v COLWALL Losing the toss and being put into bat, Colwall were reduced to 22-2 early on as Fox's pace removed
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Malvern RFC - Results - 2001/2 season
RESULTS MIDLANDS ONE 8/9/01: Dunstablians 41, Malvern 7. 15/9/01 (NPI Intermediate Cup) Malvern v Old Halesonians - Malvern walkover. 22/9/01: Malvern 19, Hereford 20. 29/9/01: Leicester Lions 18, Malvern 13. 6/10/01: Malvern 21, Luctonians 5. 13/10/01
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Boxing clever to aid birds
FARMS across Herefordshire and Worcestershire have been taking advantage of the bad weather to build bird boxes. Workers at Bulmers' farms have been making the boxes when the weather has been too bad to work outdoors. More than 200 of the boxes have been
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I don't work for the county council - honest
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council bosses are trying to find out if their staff admit to working for them. "Have you ever avoided telling people you work for the council?" is just one of the questions being posed in a huge survey of employees. It is designed
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On the trail of history
TEWKESBURY'S a remarkable town, with an enormous number of beautiful buildings surviving from the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries. It has a great location too, at the confluence of the Severn and Avon, and there are lots of pleasant walks to be had beside
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Malvern Town FC - Results - 2001/2 season
RESULTS EXPRESS & STAR LEAGUE - West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division 18/8/01: Smethwick Rangers 2, Malvern Town 6 (R Gore 3, S Walker 2, S Davies). 21/8/01: Malvern Town 0, Kington Town 3. 25/8/01: Malvern Town 2 (A Shepherd, R Gore),
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BERROW CORRESPONDENT: R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
A profit of £1091.56 was realised at Berrow Fete recently. A very big thank you to everyone who supported us and helped in any way. The main prize-winners of the grand draw were: 12 bottles of MUMM-KUVEE-NAPA, Sue Fletcher; A flight in a light aircraft
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BIRTSMORTON CORRESPONDENT: R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
On Saturday, August 24, Roger and Ann Gillard invite everyone to a coffee morning and bring and buy at the Foxhills, Coombe Green, Birtsmorton. All proceeds from this event will go towards the purchase of new hymn books for our parish church. If you are
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BROMSBERROW CORRESPONDENT: U Groves-Smith Tel: Gl 840273
BROMSBERROW parishioners will have a chance to have their say at a public meeting (parish meeting) to be held in Bromsberrow Parish Hall on Monday, August 12 at 7pm. The issues are those associated with the Countryside Agency's Integrated Rural Development
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West Malvern CORRESPONDENT: C Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
A fine, but not too hot, day last Saturday brought out a bumper attendance of local people for the West Malvern fete, held at St James's School and opened by headmistress Mrs Stephanie Kershaw, with all the 200 numbered programmes being sold. But there
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2/8/02 - Magic Maund makes it two on trot
ALAN Maund made light of his three stroke handicap reduction to record another medal success. After winning the Saturday medal, Maund, now playing off 25, fired 84 for a nine-under-par net 59. In second was Clive Brown whose 83-23-60 edged Graham Potts
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Spectacular feats lined up for new Leisuretime Show
SPECTACULAR feats of invention, strength and agility, cunning secrets of top-class art, gardening and cookery, and unrivalled opportunities to shop 'til you drop will feature in the first-ever Leisuretime Show at the Three Counties Showground. The show
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Owners gather for rally
HUNDREDS of motorhomes made their way to the Three Counties Showground on July 12, 13 and 14 for the annual gathering of the Auto-Sleepers Owners' Club Rally. Around 200 day visitors from the Malvern area joined more than 1,000 owners' club members at
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Glynis big hit at London exhibition
ARTIST Glynis Wilsdon proved a hit when she demonstrated her skills at the Artists and Illustrators exhibition in London last weekend. About 70 people paid £5 each to attend her two demonstrations of pen and ink drawing during the show. "And that was
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Crafty folk show their wares
NEWENT & District Craftworkers Guild continued a busy summer on the road with its second annual exhibition in Ledbury last weekend. About a dozen members returned to St Katherine's Hall to show off their wares and, although visitor numbers were down
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Historic racers head for the hill for the big event
THE finest collection of pre-war cars gathered in Gloucestershire will be at Prescott this weekend when the Vintage Sports Car Club stages its annual Prescott Hill Speed Climb. There will be everything from Austin Sevens to the charismatic ERA single-seaters
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Charlie proves this law is wrong
WE'RE troubled by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority's decision not grant a licence allowing doctors to create a "designer baby" to help save a couple's sick son. Michelle and Jayson Whitaker want to use a "tissue-typing" IVF technique to
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Chemical injection as Travis have to pull out
Travis have had to pull out of their headlining gig at V2002 after drummer Neil Primrose struck his head and was knocked unconscious. Due to Neil's spinal injury, the Chemical Brothers will be taking their place on August 17 and August 18 in Staffordshire
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Hayes walks out of Garden into big time
SINCE quitting Savage Garden to go it alone, Darren Hayes has proved he can carve out a successful solo career quite nicely. The singer with heart-stopping looks will be setting hearts aflutter when he plays his chart-topping single Strange Relationship
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Event helps the Acorns appeal to keep racing on
HARNESS racers from across the country will be trotting out to raise funds for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust this Sunday. More than 100 competitors are expected to jump in their landaus to race around the track in a field off the B4219, at Hanley Swan
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Princess wows the crowds in Worcester
PRINCESS Margaret, beaming and looking glamorous even in uniform, took centre-stage in a full page of pictures and lengthy reports in Berrow's Journal this week exactly 50 years ago. The Princess had been in Worcester on a royal visit in her role as Commandant-in-Chief
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The BBC Big Band Review: Worcester Cathedral
Swinging jazz came to town as the BBC Big Band played in the cathedral to a large and appreciative audience, as part of Worcester's Three Choirs Golden Jubilee Fringe 2002. Within the context of the concert most of the band members were heard as virtuoso
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Church host to art works
AN exhibition of work by local artists opens at St Gabriel's Church, Hanley Swan, tomorrow (Saturday). It will also feature demonstrations of art and craft techniques, such corn dolly making. The exhibition runs until Bank Holiday Monday (August 26) and
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Teddies help raise £573
A TEDDY bears' picnic and fete raised £573.60 towards the upkeep of Earl's Croome Church. The event took place at Levant Lodge on June 23 and included games, stalls and other activities.
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2/8/02 - Jones sets up victory
DESPITE being without several key players, Malvern Town chalked up their second successive pre season success against Midland Alliance opposition, with this deserved victory at home to Oldbury United on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 3, OLDBURY UNITED 1 Town
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Good return
The district council want to ensure Malvern Theatre offers 'best value' and ask a respected external consultant to report. Good. I'm glad to hear the council are showing concern my money is being well spent. The report is highly complimentary and says
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We will listen says council, but clock is ticking on theatres debate
MALVERN Hills District Council will not delay making its final decision on the future management of the Malvern Theatres despite pressure to consider alternatives to a commercial takeover from members of the public. The acting leader of the council, Coun
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Public address is too public
I read with interest your report on the four-day camp by the Malvern Pony Club and their guests at the Three Counties Showground (Malvern Gazette, July 26). The populace of Malvern Wells was also fully aware of every jump, stunt, tack clean and stable
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Commonwealth Games triumph
Malvern's mountain biking bronze medallist Liam Killeen returns to Manchester for the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony on Sunday. Liam, 20, had to jet off to Zurich for a European competition on Wed-nesday, two days after winning bronze watched by
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Public meeting over future of a farm site
VILLAGERS are being warned they could find heavy lorries and mobile homes trundling through their streets, depending on what future use a farm site is put to. A consultant acting for R G Stephens and Sons, which owns Grange Farm, Little Comberton, is
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Need for a site
MALVERN residents are telling me of their concern at the closure of the Newlands Household Waste Site during its period of reconstruction and improvement. Soon after the closure was first proposed I spoke to Worcestershire County Council officers about
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QinetiQ takes lead in advanced computer security
MALVERN'S QinetiQ technology company has launched what is claimed to be Europe's most advanced computer security centre. Among the clients of the Secure Operations Centre (SOC), operated by QinetiQ's Trusted Information Man-agement (TIM) division, are
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No reminder
BEWARE pensioners! Get your eyesight and your memory tested. I am absolutely disgusted. I was born in Malvern, my grandfather was the last horse-drawn taxi driver in Malvern. My father lived in Malvern all his life and fought in both wars, so I feel I'm
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Beams stolen
POLICE are appealing for information after a number of aluminium beams were stolen from the bridge under construction at the Wyre Piddle bypass. The beams, worth £500, would have taken a vehicle several hours to remove. Anyone who saw anything suspicious
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Morris success
ON BEHALF of the Silurian Border Morris Men, I would like to thank the people of Ledbury for the great welcome they gave the visiting morris men recently. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it was a great weekend of dance, culminating in a church
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Parking limit on the cards
LIMITED waiting looks set to be introduced in Cowl Street, Evesham, following a request by county councillor Clive Holt. The proposal was discussed at an Evesham Town Council meeting last week, where members backed the plans apart from a minor amendment
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Arnhem hero dies
ONE of the last survivors of the Battle of Arnhem was given a military funeral at Upton on Tuesday. Donald Sallis, of Malvern, died on Thursday, July 23, at the age of 78. He took part in the infamous Second World War battle in which thousands of British
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Firm in link-up to beat cancer
MALVERN's pSiMedica, based on the town's science park, has joined forces with partners from Singapore and formed pSiOncology to develop a radical way of treating cancer. The new company will explore the use of a substance called BioSilicon in cancer therapy
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Crowds flock to see Sheep 2002 event
GREY skies and teeming rain failed to deter sheep buyers, farmers and others from flocking to Sheep 2002 at the Three Counties Showground on Wednesday. John Thornton, chief executive of the National Sheep Association, which organised the show, said the
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Steam rally is best yet
CLEAR skies and scorching sunshine helped make this year's Welland Steam Rally the best yet. "I reckon we must have had 55,000 people through the gate," said show chairman David Prout. "We've been putting it on for seven or eight years and this has got
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B&Bs miss out on promised aid
A BRANSFORD guesthouse owner has accused the Government of failing to honour its promise to help people providing accommodation recover from the foot and mouth crisis. Brian Porter, who runs Croft Guest House with his wife Ann, said he made inquires about
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Moody fearing for tour fixtures
TOM Moody has warned that Worcestershire and other counties could miss out on money-spinning tourist matches because of the non-stop international schedule. The County's Director of Cricket was speaking on another blank day at New Road when play against
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Workshop is open to all mums
TWO Malvern community midwives have set up a monthly pregnancy workshop to make sure mothers-to-be do not miss out on vital health information. Yvonne Cowling and Alison Curtis are running the workshops on the second Saturday of every month at Malvern
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Allner returns to face Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers wrap up a disappointing pre-season programme when they face Nationwide League Division Two new boys Cheltenham Town at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm). In six 'warm-up' games Harriers have won just once and last Saturday produced a below-par
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Objectors fail to halt home plan
PLANS to build a replacement children's home in Barnards Green have been given the go-ahead by Worcestershire County Council in the face of opposition from local residents. A children's home has been on the site since 1985, which has provided accommodation
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Nurse rapped over conduct
A SENIOR nurse at a Malvern nursing home discussed patients' sexual habits and poured orange drink over a television, a disciplinary hearing was told. Marion Birch Wilks told a care assistant the television sabotage was in the interest of patients at
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Pitchcroft makes early start
RACING comes to Worcester a little earlier tomorrow as Pitchcroft welcomes 'lunchtime' sport. First race of the day is at 11.30am as the British Horseracing Board continues its country-wide time trials. It will be the first time Worcester has hosted early
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Publisher is speaker at prize-giving
Journalist and publisher Jane Reed CBE was guest speaker at the Malvern Girls' College prize-giving at the Forum Theatre. Ms Reed is a director of Times Newspapers and former editor of Woman and Woman's Own. She was also the managing editor of the first
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Golden chance for star Rachel
Rachel Walker, from Worcester, is guaranteed at least a silver medal after helping England through to the ladies' hockey final. The former Nunnery Wood High School pupil figured in a famous 2-1 victory over defending champions Australia. Now she will
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Liam hunts for another medal
BIKE ace Liam Killeen hopes to overcome fatigue to add another medal to his collection when he competes at the European Championships in Switzerland tomorrow. The Malvern mountain cyclist, who claimed a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester
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Bronze for Salter
From Sports Editor Max Hall Poolside in Manchester NO matter how tenuous, the Redditch link to the Commonwealth Games final medal table is there. Former Redditch swimming club favourite Jamie Salter was part of the England men's 4x200m freestyle team
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All the latest movies and where to catch them...
MEN IN BLACK 2 (PG) Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones still look cool in suits and shades. Odeon, Worcester 12.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00. UCI Merry Hill 10.45, 11.15, 11.30, 1.00, 1.45, 2.00, 3.30, 4.00, 4.30, 6.00, 6.30, 7.00, 8.30, 9.00, 9.30 (Late Fri
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Top singers helping church funds
St Peter's Church in Brom-yard will host a Jubilee choral concert tomorrow (Saturday) from 7.30pm. Tenebrae, a choir of 12 singers from some of the finest choral foundations including Westminster Abb-ey, Westminster Cathedral, New College, Oxford and
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Ex-Fairport rocker rolls into town
An award-winning songwriter and guitarist will be playing in Huntingdon Hall, Worcester on Thursday, August 8. Famous folk rocker Richard Thompson was a member of the legendary Fairport Convention. After leaving the band in 1971, he went on to write and
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Breakaway band are on the level
LEVELLERS breakaway band, Drunk in Public, will be among those performing at the Marrs Bar next weekend. Three members from the original line-up of the up-beat folk funksters, including front man Mark Chadwick, will be at the Worcester venue on Friday
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Ex-Test star joins title challengers
FORMER Worcestershire and England all-rounder Neal Radford has given a huge boost to Evesham's promotion hopes by agreeing to join them for the rest of the season. Evesham are flying high at the top of the Worcestershire County League second division
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We expect more of Labour
THE Home Office statistics on animal experiments for 2001 showed a meagre 2.8 per cent drop in animals killed in British labs, but there were also some highly disturbing increases. These included a 17 per cent rise in dog use, an 8 per cent rise in monkey
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Drug carnage
GEORGE Cowley's letter hit the nail on the head. It is true to say that cannabis can cause intellectual disability and depression to a lot of young people, and so too can the after-effects of alcohol and many prescribed drugs. It is a sorry sign of the
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One-off show that was a resounding success
ON behalf of the Midland Musical Theatre Group, I am writing to say a very big "thank you" to the 1,400 patrons who were in our audiences when we presented Singing and Dancing in the Reign at Malvern's Forum Theatre on June 16. Thanks to their support
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Jazz festival is off
THE Pershore Jazz Festival, planned for this weekend has been cancelled due to lack of funds. Organiser, Dutch Lewis said he was very disappointed that he had been forced to pull out this year, after two previous successful annual events but the action
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Root of problem
MATTHEW A Clarke accuses me of "supporting the legalisation of cannabis (You Say, July 23). I have suggested no such thing. Such a measure alone would be hopelessly inadequate. He seems oblivious to the fact that youngsters are attracted, seduced and
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Find this man now
THIS IS the man police are hunting in connection with a vicious attack on a pregnant Evesham woman at her home this week. The 21-year-old woman was kicked by the 6ft man and knocked unconscious after confronting him at her home on Wednesday. The incident
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Queen of jingles teams up for duet
THE voice behind the jingle For hands that do dishes will be performing a musical tribute to Doris Day and her leading men. Rosemary Squires will be performing a selection of the 500 plus songs recorded by Doris Day accompanied by Dennis Lotis as her
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Hindi film glitz at the flicks
THE only Bollywood film to be considered at this year's Cannes Film Festival will become the first Hindu film to be shown at the Worcester Odeon. Devdas had its first incarnation as a book back in 1917, written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhay and became
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Landmark film is still remembered
THE release on DVD and video of Ken Russell's film Elgar has prompted reminiscences amongst those who watched it when it was first broadcast by the BBC in 1962. For Malvern Hills Conservator Dudley Brook, two shots from the film have stuck in his memory
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Late wickets seal win in low-scorer
Tewkesbury 119, Cam 111 TEWKESBURY kept up the pressure at the top of the county league with a hard-fought victory over Cam. Asked to bat first on a dry wicket Tewkesbury struggled to score runs and lost wickets regularly. No-one dominated the bowling
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All set for a new season
TEWKESBURY Women's Rugby Club are back training again on Wednesday evenings. Training starts at the club at 6.45pm and new members would be welcome. Captain Sarah Siddall can be contacted on 01684 294364.
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Events taking place in and around Worcester
First Marks play & arts activity programme at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, for children aged 0-2. To find out more or to book a place telephone 01905 25371. Summer Fun at the Commandery, every weekend from
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Gigs - all the live music this weekend
Saturday, Aug 3 Movies Heroes. The Marr's Bar. Marade. Barbourne Ex-Servicemen's Club. Sunday, Aug 4 Leanne Lees. Barbourne Ex-Servicemen's Club. Friday, Aug 9 The Levellers. The Marr's Bar. Saturday, Aug 10 Al Peters. Sketchleys Sports & Social Club
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What's on at a theatre near you
Hereford Courtyard Senior Youth Theatre presents The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, from July 31 - Aug 3. Details from the box office on 01432 359252. Malvern Theatres presents The Railway Children, starring Brian Cant, Lynette McMorrough and Nick Wilton
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Back from the land of the lost
From David Bull - Executive Director UNICEF UK - Lusaka, Zambia, Saturday, July 27, 2002 TODAY, I have travelled south from Lusaka, Zambia, to Monze District. Once the breadbasket of Zambia, this area has been devastated by a series of catastrophes. The
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Millions at risk across a ravaged continent
THE lives of nearly six million children are at risk in the Southern Africa crisis. Without urgent food assistance, these children's lives will be blighted forever and many may not survive. Children's bodies have already become weakened by a lack of vital
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2/8/02 - Bronze medal joy for Liam Killeen
A REMARKABLE performance by Malvern cyclist Liam Killeen earned a dramatic bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games' inaugural men's cross-country mountain bike race at Bolton's Rivington Park on Monday (July 29). The 20-year-old from Cromwell Road averaged
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What's on
Theatre August 13-17-The Railway Children by E Nesbitt at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm and 7pm. £9.50-£12.50, Children £2 off. Box Office (01684) 892277. Cinemas Malvern Cinema: Men in Black II (PG) Daily 3pm & 7.15pm. Y Tu Mama
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More Mr Darcy than Mr Nasty
HE may not wear breeches any more but the British gentleman is not dead. In fact he is alive and well and heralding in a new age of romance. According to a new survey, British men are content to just hold hands on a first date and like women, rate a sense
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2/8/02 - Francis and Lee are the stars
MALVERN returned to form with an excellent win at Stourport, with Rob Francis having an outstanding match. STOURPORT v MALVERN Stourport batted first and enjoyed a fine opening partnership of 70, despite some superb bowling by Francis and Neil Thompson
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2/8/02 - Third time lucky in Village KO?
COLWALL Cricket Club will be hoping for third time lucky when they visit Elvaston on Sunday (August 4) in the national quarter-final of the Village Championship. Colwall have met Elvaston at the same stage the previous two years but have so far failed
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Worcester City 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers 4
Thursday, August 1, 2002 TWO slack back passes inside 30 minutes killed off Worcester City's hopes of causing an upset as First Division Wolves ran out comfortable 4-0 winners last night. George Ndah was on hand to punish mistakes by Mark Shail and Jon
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2/8/02 - Mark misses out on Drago clash
MALVERN'S New Zealand international Mark Stevenson was looking forward to playing ex-snooker star Tony Drago in the World Pool Championships in Blackpool but both players failed to get past the previous round. Mark was knocked out by Welsh international
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2/8/02 - Boswell in first spot
SEVEN riders competed in the Velo Club Sevale 12.5 mile hilly time trial held on the Welland - British Camp - Eastnor - Hollybush - Welland circuit. Once again Brian Boswell demonstrated his hill climbing ability by coming first in time of 34min 23 sec
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2/8/02 - Successful tennis season
THE Manor Park Tennis Club's Ladies B team had an extremely successful season. The team won all their matches including their last match against the Three Counties which they won six rubbers to love. As winners of Division Three they will have probably
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2/8/02 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY CRICKET WEST OF ENGLAND CLUBS GLOS/WILTS Division One: Colwall v Winget. Division One 2nd XIs: Winget II v Colwall II. WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One 1st XIs: Romsley & Hunnington v Bromyard. Division One 2nd XIs: Bromyard II v
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Platform to explore company attitudes
MANUFACTURERS in the two counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being invited to register for a new event. Manufacturer 2002 aims to give manufacturing businesses a new platform and a new voice, in an increasingly service-dominated economy.
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Burners are big support
A DROITWICH company is supporting the development of Britain's future sporting stars - through its burners. Manufacturer Nu-way has supplied new oil burners to Britain's sporting centre of excellence, the National Sports Centre, in Lilleshall, Shropshire
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High-tech business park could expand
A HIGH-TECH business park in the county has been so successful it could be expanding. The Malvern Hills Science Park employs more than 2,000 scientists and is home to fast-growing high-tech companies. The region's development agency, Advantage West Midlands
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2/8/02 - Swansea open Sixways season
WORCESTER Rugby Club begin their pre-season preparations tomorrow when Welsh giants Swansea come to Sixways for a friendly (3pm). The game will be played in four 20-minute quarters to help director of rugby John Brain assess different options. Neil Lyman
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Man held over college murder bid
A PERSHORE College employee has been arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a work colleague. The grounds maintenance worker was held at the College of Horticulture in the early hours of this morning. He remained in police custody in Worcester
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New use for an old building
AN old dilapidated timber-frame building near the centre of Evesham is being transformed into new living accommodation. The Wychavon Building Preservation Trust is converting 31 Cowl Street into new housing while maintaining the appearance of the ancient
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NHS dentist is worth the wait
PEOPLE have been clamouring to have their names registered with a much-needed NHS dentist in Worcester. Since the official registration list opened just under two weeks ago, around 1,000 people have rushed to get themselves and their families on the list
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2/8/02 - Malvern II victorious
MALVERN Second XI entertained Stourport at Regency Road on Saturday in a WCL game. MALVERN II v STOURPORT II Malvern won the toss and asked the visitors to bat first. Stourport made a quick start scoring at six runs an over for the first eight overs,
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Depressed alcoholic stole from Tesco store
AN alcoholic who struggles with depression stole hair accessories and 12 cans of beer from a Tesco store in Worcester. Richard Creese put the cans into a carrier bag when he was in the store in Mill Wood Drive, Warndon. Worcester magistrates heard yesterday
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2/8/02 - Nomads 1sts struggle but 2nds show style
WORCESTER Nomads Sunday 1st XI made the trip to Pencombe, and found the home side keen to make amends for their defeat at Bransford a couple of weeks ago. PENCOMBE v WORCESTER NOMADS With only 10 men, Nomads struggled and they were restricted to 177.
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Villages on the sewer at last
THE homes of some Worcestershire villagers are being connected to the main sewerage system for the first time. Severn Trent Water is investing £1.3m in Birlingham and Lower Strensham, near Pershore, to upgrade its services. Two miles of pipe, a pumping
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Needled by drug syringes
SPENT needles are being dropped all over Evesham by drug addicts, according to angry residents. Police acted after complaints and closed down a drugs den in Kings Lane, Bengeworth, beat manager Paul Adams told town councillors at a meeting this week.
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Malvern RFC - Fixtures/Results - 2002/3 season
Malvern's fixtures for the coming season will appear here soon ...
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Know the form for free foreign health care
SUNSEEKERS heading for Mediterranean beaches are missing out on free emergency medical care, the Government has warned. Many Worcestershire holidaymakers travelling to resorts in Spain, Greece and other European Union countries do not have to pay for
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Teams ...
BARNARDS GREEN CC Saturday August 3 1st XI v Hereford (Away). Meet 12.15pm . R Williams (capt), J Doughty, D Bell, T Clarke, T Williams, A Lamb Jnr, P Spencer, G Glendinning (wkt), K Golder, C Hill, J Clarke. 2nd XI v Hereford (Home). Meet 1.15pm. R W
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Rachel family's video shock despair
A PIONEERING education video, showing pictures of the dead Herefordshire heroin addict Rachel Whitear, is to have the shock factor taken out - according to her parents. Herefordshire Council's decision to recommend that schools show Rachel's Story in
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Bedroom ablaze
A FAMILY had to evacuate their Hereford home when a fire took hold of a bedroom. The room of the house in Deerfold, off Ross Road, was 75 per cent damaged in the blaze which broke out about 1.30am on Wednesday, July 31. Fire crews from Hereford's Green
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2/8/02 - Annual open day at Lane
WORCESTER City hold their fourth annual open day at St George's Lane tomorrow from 11am-4pm. The star attraction will be Rob Walters who is best known for being Ronaldo's body double in the Nike advert on the boat with Eric Cantona. His real claim to
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Attacks admitted by couple
A Malvern couple have admitted attacking a husband and wife when they appeared before Worcester Crown Court. Matthew James Hadley, aged 28, and his partner Carol Anne Fletcher, 32, both of Clayfield Drive, assaulted Laurence and Laura Skinner on Friday
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Do as the Romans do
YOUNGSTERS have been travelling back in time at workshops at a Worcester museum. Children aged eight to 12 took part in the Roman workshops at the Museum of Local Life, on Friar Street, this week. They re-enacted the last moments of Queen Boudicca, put
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Malvern Town - Fixtures/Results - 2002/03 Season
Town's fixtures for the coming season will appear here soon...
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BOSBURY CORRESPONDENT: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
Bosbury Welcome Club will be serving cream teas, in aid of club funds, at The Crown, Bosbury, on Saturday, August 10, from 3pm to 5pm, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Howe. An opportunity to relax and meet old friends in a delightful garden or enjoy
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CALLOW END CORRESPONDENT: M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
CONGRATULATIONS to Jenny Abbott, who graduated from Newcastle-upon-Tyne University in 1996 with a BSc in Physiology and has now recently qualified as a Doctor of Medicine. Jenny, whose parents are Pat and Phil Abbott, used to live in Nixon Court. She
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CASTLEMORTON CORRESPONDENT: R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
An evening with Barberouski at St Gregory's Church proved a popular event with about 100 enthusiasts enjoying the varied programme provided by our expert pianist Mr John 'Barber'. Delicious refreshments were provided by the PCC and enjoyed by all during
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COLWALL CORRESPONDENT: P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
THE next meeting of the Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society will take place on Monday, August 5 at 7.30pm in the village hall when the subject will be daisies.
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MALVERN WELLS CORRESPONDENT: B Savery Tel: 01684 562904
PLEASE do not forget to contact Liz Jeffes on (01684) 575956 to let her know if you are able to come to the Malvern Wells village lunch on Wednesday, August 7 just before 1pm. The hall looked most attractive at the July lunch with a new layout of tables
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POWICK CORRESPONDENT: M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
POWICK Parish Ramblers are arranging two walks. The first walk takes place on Wednesday, August 7 and starts at 10am from the Three Kings Inn, Hanley Castle. Chris Evans will lead the walk, which is five and a half miles and includes paths along the riverbank
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STAUNTON CORRESPONDENT: U Groves-Smith Tel Gl 840273
SALLY Gough, district organiser for Staunton and District Royal British Legion, reports that the local Poppy Appeal collection of £3,202.70 exceeded the collection for the year 2000 by £495.05. The collection covered the villages of Ashleworth, Corse
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WELLINGTON HEATH CORRESPONDENT: P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
A grant has just been received that will enable the hall committee to buy 20 new tables and cloths, which could be used for whist or bridge or many other purposes. They will replace the old small tables, some of which are a bit rickety and not very comfortable
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2/8/02 - Griffiths returns to golf limelight
AS a former holder of the lowest score on the European Ladies Tour with a nine-under-par 64 Caroline Griffiths has been there and done it at the highest level of golf. However after a lengthy gap of more than 10 years the Vale Golf and Country Club professional
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Diary creased by fatal blast among exhibits at museum
DYMOCK Poets Rupert Brooke and Edward Thomas are among the Great War Poets who are commemorated at an exhibition in London later this year. Anthem For Doomed Youth: Twelve Soldier Poets of the First World War opens on October 30 at the Imperial War Museum
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Coup for group
RENOWNED storyteller Mike O'Connor will be joining Malvern Storytellers for a performance of tales, tunes and songs from Cornwall at the Foley Arms on Wednesday, August 7. Mr O'Connor will be the highlight of the Storytellers' Feature Night at the Foley
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String of Fringe events lined up
WALKERS can explore the Chapter Meadows on an Earth Walk as part of Worcester's Three Choirs Golden Jubilee Fringe Festival next week. The walk runs from 2pm- 3.30pm on Wednesday, August 7 and starts at Slingpool Walk off Brom-wich Road in Worcester .
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Pottery will be invaded
CHILDREN from all over the Three Counties will descend on Eastnor Pottery this coming week for two days of workshops. Over 120 youngsters are expected to join artist potters Jon Williams and Sarah Monk on August 6 and 7 to create pottery with the theme
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Guild members are making a joint effort
A MALVERN artist's paper creations and the textile art of her Ledbury contemporary will sit side by side in a special exhibition in Hereford next week. Sarah Walker and Angie Hughes, who studied together at Malvern Hills College, are collaborating with
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Three Malvern artists combine in show at Old Mayor's Parlour
LIGHT and colour from the Dordogne, animals beloved of their owners and expert examinations of flowers will rub shoulders when three Malvern artists mount a five-day exhibition at the Old Mayor's Parlour in Hereford. Annette Payne, Beth Barnes and Wendy
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Hereford United 2
Tuesday, July 30, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers continued their pre-season build-up with a 2-1 defeat to Conference side Hereford United at the Victoria Ground. Rovers took an early lead after only four minutes when Richard Burgess sprinted into the penalty
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RPLO players to dispel the myth
MEMBERS of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing in Huntingdon Hall on two occasions as part of the Worcester Three Choirs Golden Jubilee Fringe Festival. The concerts will be played by Live-a-Music, an independent ensemble of
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Crisp, clean sound of the German lute
Eternal Love: 17th Century German Lute Songs The whole genre of German lute songs will appeal to a particular kind of music-lover. If you enjoy crisp, clean sounds, you will be delighted by the 20 varied tracks on offer on this particular recording, which
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Fund-raiser worth the wait as crowd go wild to top bands
Acorns Children's Hospice gig, The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street It was a lot of hard work but I'm sure all would agree it was worth it in the end. Four fantastic bands with their own distinctive sound each played a part in raising money for Acorns Children's
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Levellers in a different guise for set
IT would take a rare person indeed to say they've never been drunk in public and I personally would be hard pushed to find someone who had not had such an experience. But when it comes to The Levellers' idea of being drunk in public, this takes on a different
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News Items Down The Years
1802: Theatre, Worcester - The Manager respectfully informs the public that for Race Week only, the Theatre will present the comedy, "The Heir at Law" and the farcical play "The Romp." The parts of "Cicely Homespun" and "The Romp" will be played by Miss
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A glimpse of city life 250 years ago
A SERIES of public notices and reports in the Worcester Journal of 250 years ago make fascinating reading and give a glimpse into local life in 1752. 6 "As some part of the Talbot Inn in this city (presumably in College Street) is re-building and intended
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Foot-and-mouth hits the county's farmers
FOOT-and-mouth disease was clearly rampant in Worcestershire at this time 250 years ago. The Journal of 1752 published a large public notice to inform farmers and dealers that: "At the General Quarter Sessions of this county, in the 25th year of the reign
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The Magnificent Musicals Review: Malvern Theatres
Three star singers, Ruthie Henshall, Alex Bourne and Tim Howar, the splendid London Theatre Orchestra supporting and enhancing, and Richard Balcombe, one of the best known and respected conductors in the business of musical theatre, performed a programme
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Bravura Review: Malvern Theatres
Bravura, a string ensemble of a dozen young musicians, was directed from the violin by Janet Masters, their mentor and teacher. The performers showed technical prowess and sensitivity of interpretation far beyond their years, resulting in the music being
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The Ice Witch Book Review
DESPITE dodgy cover design and spurious back-page blurb, a new fantasy novel by ex-Malvern Girls' College pupil Catherine Parry adds a touch of romance, 'Girl Power' and a strong plot to be a good read. Published at the end of May by Vanguard Press, The
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Leak lands sports club in hot water over bill
UPTON Sports Club is facing a huge water bill resulting from an underground leak that went undetected for months under floodwater. The leak from the pipe running beneath the Old Street playing fields took place when the fields were submerged during the
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Space theme for concert
A PERFORMANCE with a space theme will be staged by Upton Youth Band at 3pm on Sunday (August 4), in the old churchyard on High Street. Corps director Helen Lane said the band raised £1,300 with its 21st anniversary celebrations, on Upton sports field
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A say on how villages take shape is offered
HOUSEHOLDERS in the Hanleys are to be asked how they would like to see life in the villages take shape over the next few years. They will be given a chance to have their say at a meeting in Hanley Swan Village Hall on Friday, September 6. The meeting
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Surgery stays
BEAT manager PC Mark Taylor is to press ahead with a pilot surgery scheme in Severn Stoke, despite dwindling attendance figures. PC Taylor said that the two drop-in sessions he held earlier this year were attended first by five people and then by just
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Seat still needs filling
UPTON Town Council is still looking for someone to fill a vacancy in the Hook ward. The vacancy is one of two which arose following resignations. Tina Marshall was co-opted on to the council in July but as there is no meeting in August the remaining seat
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Musical fundraiser
AN evening of live organ music will raise funds for Upton Deanery's appeal to support a Kenyan school. It takes place at 7pm on Friday, August 16, at 16 Ham View, Upton. A finger buffet supper and wine will be provided. Donations will be accepted for
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Stepping out for supper
RIPPLE WI is staging its annual walk and supper on Tuesday (August 6) at The Royal Oak in Gretton. Walkers should arrive at the pub by 6.30pm, with non-walkers advised to turn up between 7.30 and 7.45pm.
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Twice the attraction
A DUAL coffee morning is being held in Upton in aid of the Children's Society. It takes place at two venues, 12 Ham View and 12 Gardens Walk, on Tuesday, August 13, from 10.30am to noon. A bring and buy sale will also feature.
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Numbers game
A BINGO evening in aid of residents and day care clients at Beechwood, Holly Green, Upton, takes place on Tuesday (August 6). The venue is Beechwood itself, with doors opening at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. A raffle and refreshments will be laid on.
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Royal rendezvous
A FOUR-mile walk takes place on Wednesday (August 7), leaving the Three Kings, in Hanley Castle, at 10am. The event is being organised by Age Concern. A pub lunch will be available and transport can be arranged. For further details, ring 01684 563321,
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Stalls on field
A CAR boot sale takes place on Upton sports field on Sunday (August 4) to raise funds for the water festival. It will run from 1pm to 4pm. Gates open at noon.
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2/8/02 - Third win for Town
MALVERN Town secured their third successive pre-season victory, when they defeated Hellenic League Premier Division outfit Pegasus 3-0 at the Langland Stadium on Tuesday night. Lee Hooper put Town ahead after 35 minutes when he converted a cross from
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Face the fact, I'm just plane scared
THIS may sound ridiculous, but there was one book that most definitely wasn't going to be included in the hand luggage as I prepared for this flight to Barcelona. And yes, call me superstitious if you like. Yet the fact remains that nothing, not even
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ATG spurned their opportunity
FIRST may I congratulate you on arranging such an informative, well managed and enjoyable meeting at the Forum on Wednesday evening, July 24. The range of speakers was excellent, but why was there none present from the Ambassadors Theatre Group? Having
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Secrecy is unforgivable
Since it had appeared that Malvern Hills District Council needed reminding of the value placed upon Malvern Theatres by the local community, then the Forum meeting arranged by the Gazette should have left councillors in no doubt that this priceless cultural
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Red tape strangling our farms
A DISILLUSIONED farmer who has bred sheep for nearly 50 years is giving up his prized pedigree flock and leaving the industry because he says he is being overwhelmed by Government red tape. Archie Smith-Maxwell says he has been left with no option but
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Best value?
To achieve success in fighting any battle the golden rule is to choose the field on which it is to be fought. Unfortunately for Malvern's Theatre trust, the battleground for theatre management has already been chosen by the council as 'best value'. They
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Built on firm foundations
Re: 'ALWAYS been a good school' (Your Letters, July 26). IN its review of my time at The Chase, your original article of July 19 failed to make it clear that the most pressing challenge I faced in 1986 was the physical state of the school. Photographs
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Beacon Cafe lost but not forgotten
I SEE rules emanating from Brussels as the only way that a ruling imposed on us by 'London' can be overturned to the advantage of many Malvern people. I accept that some people will not agree but I do think that local people, those who pay a precept on
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Fossil finds confirm Malvern's seaside past
STAND aside Southend and Clacton. Scientists have revealed the original coastal hot-spot - Malvern-on-Sea. Experts from Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Trust have finally shored up theories that the town was once by the sea, after identifying rocks
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Firm turns to TV technology
QinetiQ has joined forces with a Cambridge-based company to perfect the latest generation of large flat TV screens. The company has taken a six per cent equity stake in Screen Technology Ltd, which has developed ITrans, a new method of making screens.
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Pensioners meet
SENIOR citizens are being urged to attend the next meeting of the Evesham and District Pensioners Association on Tuesday, August 13. It is to take place at Wallace House at 2pm and the speaker will be Sarah Chandler of the Worcestershire Association of
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Retail park in car noise probe
TESTS are being carried out to record levels of noise caused by cars racing around the Three Counties Retail Park on Roman Way at night. Complaints by residents on Townsend Way have led environmental health officers from Malvern Hills District Council
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Details please
"GIVE us two quid and all will be well!" Another envelope through the door, donations will be collected in the next few days. But why, I ask, are these requests never accompanied by just a teeny slip of paper showing how my £2 will be spent? A breakdown
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Stately home owner wins court fight
MALVERN Sea Cadets have teamed up with Malvern Social Education Centre (SEC) to recycle aluminium in a bid to win sponsorship to improve their facilities. Using the name "Green Team" the organisations aim to hit targets set by the Aluminium Packaging
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Firm fishes for global success
A NEW product which clears blanket weed from ponds without harming plants or fish has proved such a success that the company behind it is preparing to launch it internationally. The Malvern Hills Science Park company cellpharm only laun-ched Blanket-out
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Jazz festival is off
THE Pershore Jazz Festival, planned for this weekend has been cancelled due to lack of funds. Organiser, Dutch Lewis said he was very disappointed that he had been forced to pull out this year, after two previous successful annual events but the action
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Woman cleared in pub fire case
THE former landlady of the Seven Stars pub in Ledbury's Homend has been acquitted of starting the fire which gutted the pub last summer. The pub was nearly destroyed and neighbouring buildings severely damaged by the blaze in the early hours of Sunday
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Park security plans unveiled
fencing and an electronic gate were among the measures to combat anti-social behaviour in Victoria Park unveiled at a meeting on Wednesday (July 31). Town clerk Shirley Young and the council's operations manager Richard Chapman took a group of town councillors
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Opinion
Events this week have done nothing to encourage confidence in Malvern Hills District Council's handling of the future of Malvern Theatres. The window for meaningful debate is becoming unrealistically tight. Good ideas for meeting the problems facing the
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Thought for the Week
SO, we've a new Archbishop of Canterbury. The newspaper headlines running up to the official announcement have made good reading. On the actual day The Times announced 'Archbishop fires warning shot at Disney'. It is in fact a reference to one line in
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Teesdale poised to sign for the Bulls
DANNY Wilson brings his Bristol City side to play Hereford United in a pre-season friendly at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). Included in the Second Division side's squad will be striker Christian Roberts who spent a loan period with the Bulls in 1999 when
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New NHS dental clinic is planned
A NEW NHS dental clinic is planned for Malvern. South Worcestershire NHS Primary Care Trust wants to build the surgery off Osborne Road, in the Link. The site is next to Seaford Court, the proposed location for Malv-ern's long awaited new community hospital
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Swansea open Sixways season
WORCESTER Rugby Club begin their pre-season preparations tomorrow when Welsh giants Swansea come to Sixways for a friendly (3pm). The game will be played in four 20-minute quarters to help director of rugby John Brain assess different options. Neil Lyman
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Children warned of quarry danger
A warning to children about the danger of playing in the 26 working quarries in Herefordshire and Worcestershire has been issued by the Quarry Products Association. The association said members, including Bromsberrow Sand & Gravel, RMC Aggregates
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Hereford ace four off lead
DAVID Park enjoyed one of his best starts of the year with a three under par 68 at the Volvo Scandinavian Masters in Stockholm. The Hereford golfer has been languishing down the European Tour money list but his first round score leaves him just four shots
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Young singers join Fringe element
ONE of the world's top choral ensembles for children is coming to Worcester's Huntingdon Hall this weekend as part of the Three Choirs Fringe Festival. The Toronto Children's Chorus' repertoire includes pieces from the Renaissance to contemporary work
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Top singers helping church funds
St Peter's Church in Bromyard will host a Jubilee choral concert tomorrow (Saturday) from 7.30pm. Tenebrae, a choir of 12 singers from some of the finest choral foundations including Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, New College, Oxford and St
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Jazz at the rugby club
THE regular and popular Abbey Jazz concerts held at Malvern Rugby Club continue at 8pm on Sunday, August 4. Joining regular performer Len Thwaites on the double bass will be Roy Hubbard and Chris Pearce, who both play clarinet, Brian Mellor on banjo and
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WIN! One of six pairs of tickets to the Town and Country Festival
The Town and Country Festival on August 24-26 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, has so much to offer the whole family with live bands, music, live radio, sports competitions, steel bands, unrivalled shopping and classic cars not to mention lots of cuddly
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Rhymes - or not - for our times
Staying Alive - Real Poems for Real Times, edited by Neil Astley (BloodAxe, £10.95) It isn't very often that a poetry anthology comes in the post, and am I grateful for this one. It features 500 poems from all over the world, collected under headings
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I fell for this book hook, line and sinker
Coarse Fishing by Mansfield and Clifford (Foulsham, £5.99) ONE of the problems with most books on fishing is that you can't take them with you on that waterside expedition. The majority of guides are too big, too glossy and posh-smelling to drag along
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Phone drama will keep you engaged
Francesca's Party by Patricia Scanlan (Bantam, £5.99) Mobile phones - a curse or a blessing? Francesca is about to find out the answer. Sharing a comfortable home with one of Dublin's foremost bankers, Francesca Kirwan has had a comfortable marriage,
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My clamping fine made me think
FOR a long time now, I have campaigned for people to use public transport. My clamping fine at Kidderminster Railway Station has given me something to think about. How about these "interesting figures" on clamping fines in the Worcestershire Area: 1 A
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Infantile game a poor substitute
IT'S becoming exceedingly difficult to see the logic - if any - in Government statements about devolving more power to the local level. How can this be so now that most district and county councils are made up of cabinets, thus reducing the representational
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Our staff deserve a decent living wage
LAST week, you printed a letter from the London-based Local Government Employers' Secretary, Charles Nolda about the continuing pay dispute. He knows nothing about local circumstances and has no idea what local Worcestershire councils can afford. Council
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Herbal remedy for all lovers of theatre out in the open
THE cast of a new out-door production of The Herbal Bed will be spending the next few days praying for good weather. "We had our first dress rehearsal on Sunday when the weather was gorgeous and if it is like that for the show we'll be fine," said Amanda
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Monster film showings
PERSHORE and District Film Society is coming back after a short summer break with Monsters Inc, the computer-generated comedy from the same stables as Toy Story. The film is set in the world of monsters behind the closet door, who scare children, but
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Quarry debate is key to future
THE future of the hills was in the balance 50 years ago, as a public inquiry looked into the question of quarrying. Described in the Gazette as "the battle between economics and aesthetics", the inquiry brought together the quarry owners "who maintained
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Details emerge of Abbey band
ON June 21, we published a picture of Alfred C Toone's band, asking for information. Since then, Malvern Memories has learned that this band hailed from Germany and habitually played in the Promenade gardens of the Abbey Hotel. The bass player in the
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago The Countess Beauchamp took early steps to thank the people of Malvern for the wedding gift presented to her on Saturday evening on her arrival at Malvern Link railway station. In a gracefully-worded letter to Dr Dixey, which was read at
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Forum launches new film season
AN exhilarating Mexican coming-of-age comedy, Y Tu Mama Tambien (18) opens a new season of films at Malvern's Forum Theatre on Wednesday, August 7, at 8.15pm. The following evening at the same time, Atanarjuat, The Fast Runner (15) is a tale of love,
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
Elgar & Royalty Exhibition at The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, from April 23 October 31. Celebrating Worcester's Royal Connections Exhibition, at The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath
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Classical and easy listening - a guide to what's on near you
Chris Dean presents The Best of the Big Bands Syd Lawrence Orchestra at Malvern Forum Theatre, Aug 17. For further information telephone the box office on 01684 892277. John Warwick presents Pure Puccini, at Malvern Forum Theatre on Aug 16. For further
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Director's chair is a fresh challenge
PLAYSCHOOL and Playaway star Brian Cant is about to appear at Malvern Theatres in the classic children's tale, The Railway Children. But Brian, who also co-directs the show, is keen to point out that he is an actor, not a children's entertainer. "What
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Dracula to star in panto
Ledbury Amateur Dramatic Society's 2003 panto will really give the audience something to sink their teeth into, because it will be an up-to-the-minute production called Dracula. Market Theatre manager Paul Graham said: "It will be a light-hearted show
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2/8/02 - Allner returns to face Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers wrap up a disappointing pre-season programme when they face Nationwide League Division Two new boys Cheltenham Town at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm). In six 'warm-up' games Harriers have won just once and last Saturday produced a below-par
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Be prepared for queues, expense
THE summer holidays are here and children everywhere have been released from their schools and left in the hands of their despairing parents. In the battle to stave off boredom, which normally sets in after about two days, the ultimate weapon is the promise
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2/8/02 - Cup success for cool Jerry
JERRY Thomas kept his cool, when most anglers were frying in the heat, to win Malvern Angling Club's Fitzwater Cup, fished on the Severn at Hanley Castle. The blazing hot sun on the water made conditions far from ideal but Jerry made full use of a good
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2/8/02 - Pre-season friendlies going well
FOLLOWING three successive pre-seasons wins against higher graded opposition, Malvern Town visit Midland Combin-ation Premier Division outfit Alveston tomorrow (Saturday), kick off 3pm, for what will be their fifth friendly so far. Town will still be
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2/8/02 - New coach at Upton RFC
NORTH Midlands One league side Upton RFC has appointed Ronnie Hobbs as the club's new coach for the coming season. An ex-Upton player and first team captain, Hobbs, aged 42, played for the club for over 15 years before securing a coaching role in 1997
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2/8/02 -Thrilling draw was all action
BARNARDS Green won the toss in this WCL Division Three fixture and invited Enville to bat on a warm afternoon at North End Lane. BARNARDS GREEN v ENVILLE With conditions conducive to swing bowling pressure was quickly applied. The first eight overs of
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2/8/02 - Holders demolished in semi-final
THE Worcestershire County League defeated the holders of the trophy, the Notts Cricket Board Premier League in the semi-final of the Midlands Club Cricket Conference Inter League Knock Out at Old Elizabethans last Wednesday. Notts having won the toss
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2/8/02 - Whitewash as The Worcestershire maintain challenge
THE Worcestershire Golf Club's scratch team approached their home game against Tolladine knowing that a convincing win was essential in order to maintain their challenge at the top of the Worcestershire Bowl Scratch League. With every member of the team
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2/8/02 - Tops in soccer skills
YOUNG Malvern footballers Aaron Almond, aged 10, Jamie Waterhouse, 10, and David Millwall, 11, will be visiting Leicester City later this month to take part in the Midland Area Final of the Adidas Skills Challenge. The three lads beat off competition
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Cost-cutting boosts BA profits
British Airways today showed its aggressive drive to cut costs was paying off, as it reported pre-tax profits of £65m for the last quarter. The figure for the three months to June 30 is 62.5 per cent higher than the £40m recorded in the same period in