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NEIGHBOUR IS HERO OF INFERNO
A NEIGHBOUR burst through a fence to save a terrified pensioner and her dog as their Powick home went up in flames. After forcing open the back door, Ken Roberts managed to guide 78-year-old Irene Pugh, who has only one leg, and her Labrador Penny, out
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Hovercraft is the legacy of little Lelaina
THE spirit of Lelaina Hall, who died tragically in the water at Burnham-on-Sea, near Weston-super-Mare, will be kept alive with the launch of a new rescue hovercraft and boathouse. Lelaina would have celebrated her sixth birthday today. To commemorate
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Plea to save skate park
AN online petition to save Worcester's RampAge skate park from closure has gathered around 70 signatures. A noise abatement order was served on owners Chris and Gabrielle Buckland on December 18, after complaints from neighbours about the noise of wheels
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Gas cylinder used to threaten police
A FATHER of three threatened police officers with a propane cylinder after they had been called out to a domestic disturbance. James Moran Smith, aged 28, had drunk more than 10 pints of lager when police arrived at the Waterside Caravan Park, Offerton
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Cold, dry weather may ease flooding
THREE flood warnings are still in force in Worcestershire, but with dry weather forecast for the next few days, it is hoped the worst is now over. The warnings are on the River Severn from Bevere to Powick, from Worcester to Tewkesbury and from Monkmoor
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Cash help for bus services
A £300,000 rescue package for county bus services has been announced by Worcestershire County Council. A temporary increase in subsidy will provide a temporary respite until August for services being withdrawn by First in the Midlands from January 6.
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Cathedral's restoration enters phase five
STONEMASONS are hard at work on phase five of the £10m restoration of Worcester Cathedral. Martin Reynolds has been working on the capital west window in the West elevation. The capital is a decorative piece of stone that sits below the arch at the top
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Cider theft man given a chance
A THIEF who took a car and stole a case of cider was given the chance to make a fresh start by Worcester magistrates. Glen Bunegar, aged 20, took an M-registration blue Ford Escort from Bromyard Road in St John's without the owner's consent, magistrates
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City care home wins food award
A WORCESTER care home has been nominated for a healthy eating award. Cranham Residential Care Home in Warndon was recommended for the Heartbeat Award by Worcester City Council. Environmental health officers from the council make regular checks on the
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Rich legacy of buildings
Much of north-east Worcestershire used to be covered by Feckenham Forest, near Dormston, of which only tiny remnants survive today. The forest didn't consist entirely of trees, it contained cultivated land and open country too, but it was mainly woodland
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Extending gardens would be a mistake, say council planners
EXTENDING the gardens of five houses at Kerswell Green would spoil the landscape, with the loss of valuable agricultural land, say planning officers. Kempsey Parish Council does not object to extending the gardens on land behind Grianane, Kerswell Green
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Let there be light, says church
A WORCESTER church has applied for planning permission to keep a streetlight, put up originally to light its car park. The Kingdom Hall, on Park Street, put up the 12ft lighting column in September to improve safety in the car park for people using the
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Guide dogs left in fear
FIREWORKS are ruining the lives of guide dogs who are left traumatised and unable to work, according to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Worcester alone has 37 registered blind people who depend on guide dogs to enable them to lead independent
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Postal voting set for county
VOTERS in Herefordshire have been chosen to pilot a postal election scheme. Polling stations have been scrapped for the local elections in May. The county has been chosen as one of 33 counties to pilot the scheme to try and make voting easier. All votes
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PAUNTLEY Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
ON Sunday, December 22 the traditional service of readings and carols was well attended in St John the Evangelist Church at Pauntley. Mrs Jessie Williams, a member of the local ministry team, led the service. The Bible readings told the Christmas story
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
THE NSPCC coffee morning held at the beginning of December in Bramley Close raised £170 for the charity. The Christmas concert of words and music held last Saturday evening in Powick Parish Hall was well attended and enjoyed by all participants and audience
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UPLEADON Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
ON Monday, December 16 the carol singers were out in Upleadon village. The party consisted of 12 adults and two children. As they set off from the village hall there was fine drizzle but they were not deterred. Everyone gave them a warm welcome. At the
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West Malvern CORRESPONDENT Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
Kings College Chapel it was not, but it would be wrong to allow the Christmas season to close without reference to the splendid Carols by Candlelight service held in a packed St James's Church on the Sunday before Christmas. A specially augmented choir
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Sir Patrick's seeing red
STARGAZER and personality Sir Patrick Moore will return to Huntingdon Hall later this month, celebrating his 80th birthday. Sir Patrick will be giving a lecture entitled Mars: The Next Frontier, using the latest colour slide projections to talk about
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Fairs kick off
MALVERN Collectors and Antiques Fairs will take place on the first Sunday of every month in the Severn Hall at the Three Counties Show-ground. There will be over 200 stands at each event selling jewellery, silverware, paintings, and decorative and collectable
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Try your hand at taster class
ASPIRING artists have the chance to attend a series of taster classes run by the Malvern Academy of Art in January and February. The academy was set up in October and has already run a series of ten-week classes. The taster sessions have been organised
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Step out like pop favourite
CHILDREN who want to learn to dance like their favourite pop stars can do so at a new season of classes starting in Malvern. Offering inspiration to learn the moves used in chart videos, the classes are open to children aged six to 14, at Holy Trinity's
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SAS pair tell tales
EVEREST mountaineers and former SAS soldiers Bronco Lane and Brummie Stokes will be talking of their quest for adventure at The Courtyard Arts Centre, Hereford later this month. The pair will be also be signing copies of their latest books, with a percentage
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Two towns playing host to live entertainment
ARTS Alive will be bringing entertainment to both Ledbury and Bromyard in the new year. The group, which aims to bring live arts performance to rural communities, has announced its programme to March. The first Ledbury date is on Saturday, February 8,
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Culture influences art
AN exhibition by artist David Cox is showing at Worcester City Art Gallery, Foregate Street until Saturday, January 25. Influenced by popular culture and music, Mr Cox constructs colourful masks, reliefs and objects from wood, paper and other materials
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Puppy's antics inspire book from local author
A KEMPSEY dog breeder and author has written her third book about bearded collies, which went on sale last month. Suzanne Moorhouse, from Kerswell Green, wrote The Adventures of Raisa after witnessing a puppy growing up and deciding that the dog's antics
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News Items Down the Years
1803: The annual general meeting of the Worcester Library Society will be held on Tuesday next at noon in the Library Rooms near Angel Street. Every subscriber not attending nor paying his or her annual subscription at or before that meeting will incur
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3/1/03 - Top six spot for Town
MALVERN Town will be seeking a eighth successive win when they entertain Bustlehome tomorrow (Saturday) at Langland Stadium in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division (2.45pm). Town's run of form has catapulted them into the top six
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Crew tackle car fire
A BLAZING car that was blocking the A4104 near Ryall on Christmas Eve morning was dealt with by a fire crew from Upton. Brigade spokesman Alec Mackie said a member of the public reported the incident 8.46am. Retained firefighters from Upton, led by sub-officer
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Yellow card given to parents
PARENTS of young Malvern footballers have been accused of encouraging violence between players and spoiling the junior game for others. The chairman of the Mercian League, George Silverman, has written to clubs telling officials and parents to "grow up
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Leading musicians say Government is off key in enforcing licences
GOVERNMENT plans to regulate live music have been condemned as petty and interfering by Paul Farrer, the West Malvern-based composer of The Weakest Link music. He has been joined by other leading music figures from Malvern in attacking the Licensing Bill
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All worthwhile
A CHRISTMAS famine in aid of children in the Third World has raised over £1,000, twice the expected amount. Dyson Perrins CE High School pupil Kay Bushnell and her mother Marilyn went without food for 48 hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to raise
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Chaos on roads - warning
MAJOR changes will have to be made to the road network to prevent the proposed development at Malvern's North Site causing chaos. That is the warning from traders on nearby Newtown Road. The Ministry of Defence, which owns North Site, has indicated it
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Schools to get £3.2m
WORCESTERSHIRE education authority has been allocated £3,280,000 to spend on increasing the capacity of schools in the next financial year. The money will be concentrated on schools which are filling up with pupils. Colin Weedon, of the county council's
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Two bus services go in county shake-up
TWO bus services in Malvern are being cancelled as part of a shake up by Worcestershire County Council. While other services are being saved as part of a rescue package, the 42 bus from the Chase school to Fruitlands, and the 44A from St Joseph's RC Primary
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A worrying resignation
THERE must be hundreds of people in and around Ledbury who, like myself, were devastated to learn that Senior Sister Roig had resigned from her post at Ledbury hospital (Ledbury Reporter, December 20). Sister Sue (as she is affectionately known) has given
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Hills are busy despite muddy conditions
BRITISH Camp car park bustled with walkers over the weekend, despite reports from the Malvern Hills Conservators that attendance was down on last year's festive period. According to the Conservators, who manage the town's famous landmark, the overall
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3/1/03 - EGGS' Bransford date sees Nick Clarke clear
THE Express Golf & Gambling Society (EGGS) held their recent society day at a rather wet and muddy Bransford Golf Course. As has been their luck, the weather on the day was good with no rain to hinder performance as 23 players battled for 'The Bank
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Not being helped
Fear of crime in rural areas is probably at its highest during these long dark nights of December and January. Householders should be helped in their defence against crime through the Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Unfortunately, many are unaware of the
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3/1/03 - Point-to-point racing awaits to see its future
THE future of point-to-point racing is likely to be decided over the next few months, writes Peter Mansell. Enthusiasts will follow proceedings with interest as legislation, which has the potential to decimate this popular pastime, makes its way through
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Charity gives priceless gift
MORE than 100 African children will be enjoying a priceless new year gift from a Worcestershire charity - the ability to walk, writes Jon di Paolo Worcestershire Farmers Overseas Action Group (FOAG) has collected over £3,000 in donations to fund an orthopaedic
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Often perplexed
Has the world gone mad or is it just MHDC? "Disabled left in lurch as council coffers run dry" (Malvern Gazette, December 27) and in the same edition, MHDC agrees funds toward the cost of setting up an internet service. How can it be that MHDC is unable
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3/1/03 - Fixtures...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Malvern Town v Bustleholme, Ledbury Town v Walsall Wood, Dudley Town v Bromyard Town. Division One South: Chaddesley Corbett v Malvern Town Reserves (1.45), Leominster Town v Ledbury Town Reserves
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Third power cut is the cruellest
A HANLEY Swan resident has criticised electricity company Aquila after a Christmas Day power cut nearly sabotaged his celebrations. Dennis Nightingale-Smith was one of 23 villagers left without power between 3am and 11pm leaving him unable to cook Christmas
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3/1/03 - New section at the bowls club
MALVERN Hills Indoor Bowls club, situated at Manor Park in Albert Road North, is planning to start a section for visually handicapped people. The first session is booked for Sunday, January 19. In the morning, tutors from the English National Association
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Herefordshire towns set to go green
HOUSEHOLDERS in Ledbury and Bromyard are being asked to help the county significantly raise its recycling rate. Herefordshire Council is drawing up final plans to introduce kerbside recycling in urban areas. The scheme will be introduced in the spring
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Don't stop music
I don't know if your readers are aware of a proposed new law currently passing through Parliament relating to a new licensing requirement for all venues that have live music - village halls, pubs, school halls, churches etc. Perhaps your readers - especially
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An election without polling stations
VOTERS in Herefordshire will not be going to the polls at local council elections in May. Instead, the county has been chosen by the Government to take part in a postal voting experiment. There will be no polling stations at village halls or local schools
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Warmed by snow
I was sent a mirror-on-the-Malverns calender for Christmas by my daughter and everyone who has seen it here in Australia says 'oh! what a wonderful place to be'. I used to live in Malvern and it really is nice to look back on the snow scenes as we don't
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Service is recognised
DECADES of service to Ledbury Cottage Hospital has been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours List, with the award of an MBE to William Masefield. Mr Masefield, a nephew of the former Poet Laureate John Masefield, has been chairman of the Friends
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Car crashes through wall
A Malvern couple got the shock of their lives when a car smashed though their garden wall. The accident took place at 6.15pm on Friday, December 21. The 21-year-old male driver is believed to have been uninjured. The Ford Fiesta was left hanging in mid-air
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Church plea nears £8,000
A total of £7,674 has been raised so far towards the refurbishment of Lansdowne Methodist Church in Malvern. The money has come from donations and fundraising activities over the past year. Members of the church's refurbishment fund committee would like
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Kevin ready to lead school
MALVERN Wells Primary School will have a new headteacher from the start of next term - Thursday, January 9. He is Kevin Wright, previously deputy head at Bosbury Primary. Mr Wright, who has taught at the school for two and a half years, said he was sad
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Sacked worker hits back
A MAN smashed eight double-glazed windows at an Upton factory after being made redundant days before Christmas. Derek Tipton, aged 28, destroyed the windows worth £2,200 at Permadoor, in Minge Lane, at about 11pm on Saturday, December 21. A passer-by
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Opinion
FOOTBALL, of course, is a sport which can raise great passion - that is one of its attractions. Its critics will point, with some justification, to the death and disaster which has dogged the world's favourite game over the years, but football has done
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Barton upbeat for title crunch
WORCESTER City can inflict a telling blow in the title race with victory at leaders Tamworth tomorrow (3pm). Three points will return City to the top of the Dr Martens Premier Division and pile the pressure on Darron Gee's men who saw the championship
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Hit-and-run witnesses sought
A pedestrian was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run accident on Clarence Road, Malvern, at 6am on New Year's Day (January 1). PC Amanda Goose is appealing for witnesses to the accident in which a 22-year-old local man sustained injuries to his head
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Ruthless streak is required: Heeley
CARL Heeley's has issued a plea to Worcester City's strike force ahead of tomorrow's crunch clash at Tamworth -- be ruthless. The St George's Lane club go into the match (3pm) with a chance of returning to the top of the Dr Martens Premier Division but
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Rivals' boss turns up heat
TAMWORTH manager Darron Gee has turned up the heat on Worcester City by insisting tomorrow's match is more vital for their rivals. The Lambs head into tomorrow's showdown with a two-point lead over John Barton's side with two games in hand. Gee has been
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Day off for Harriers, Bulls
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will try again next week to play their Nationwide League Division Three clash at Exeter City. The game will now be played next Tuesday, January 7, kick-off 7.45pm, having been called off on New Year's Day due to a waterlogged pitch
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Boost for 'save our pub' bid
CAMPAIGNERS who want to save Cradley's Crown pub cracked open a barrel of special ale at the weekend. The Crown Resurrection Brew has been made by Malvern Hills Brewery as a gesture of support for the campaign. The owner of the Grade II listed building
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Hall holds Giltrap gigs
ACCLAIMED acoustic guitarist Gordon Giltrap will be performing two gigs at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall next weekend. Having recorded over 25 albums in his thirty-something year career, Gordon has worked with artists such as Cliff Richard, Midge Ure, Rick
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Terrifying stories
Whatever lay out there in the darkness - wolves, bears and robbers - assumed an awesome significance. It was not long before such hidden dangers, actual and real, became demonised in the imagination. This became a process that would persist into the modern
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Bizarre life of a dark novelist
n Lemony Snicket - The Unauthorized Autobiography (Egmont, £5.99). Anyone familiar with the Lemony Snicket phenomena will be delighted by this equally bizarre publication that purports to be the fictitious author's autobiography. The series of 13 Bag
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3/1/03 - Town's seventh win on the trot
MALVERN Town visited second in the West Midlands Premier Division table Tipton Town last Saturday and made it a magnificent seven wins on the trot with a 1-2 victory. TIPTON TOWN 1, MALVERN TOWN 2 Malvern took the game to Tipton in the early stages but
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3/1/03 - Best Mate wins again for Jim
WHEN Worcestershire horse Best Mate galloped to a famous success in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March many suspected that the big jumps prizes would be his for the taking over the next few seasons. Henrietta Knight's strapping seven year old, owned by
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3/1/03 - One grand idea from Morgan
MORGAN Motor Company is offering its fans worldwide the unique opportunity to be part of the true spirit of Le Mans next year. For a membership fee of £1,000, one thousand people will become Official Morgan Team Partners, supporting the marque's return
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Nothing's changed
IN reply to Europhile Barrie Dobson (You Say, Monday, December 23), I would say yes, the people of the UK voted for a change in government, but they also voted on the strength of promises from New Labour on health, education, transport and many other
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British Left opposes EU
BARRIE Dobson (You Say, Monday, December 23) describes people who think that Britain would be better off outside the European Union as "from the far right of politics". This is not so. Many prominent "old Labour" left-wingers such as Tony Benn, Austin
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Bill is not the answer
ON Boxing Day this year, several hundred thousand people went to watch their local hunt. However, hunting finds itself in the public and political spotlight once more. The Government has recently introduced legislative proposals that would ban some forms
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Monstrous scheme on a greenfield site
IN conflict with the policies of Government, county and district councils, and against the wishes of local residents, city councillors have reversed the local plan to accept a monstrous, questionable retail development on an out-of-town greenfield site
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Teenager robbed and attacked
POLICE are appealing for information after an 18 year-old was attacked and robbed by three young people as he made his way home after a night out. He had been out with friends and was returning home at about 11.30pm on Friday December, 20 along Worcester
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Axe puts end to 80ft cedar
THE Malvern Gazette 25 years ago recorded the sad demise of an 80ft cedar in Priory Park deemed a danger to the public and nearby buildings. An inspection showed the tree was being held up by only a quarter of its original root system. Tree surgeon Roy
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago It is of great importance to the Malverns that the council's attention should be directed to keeping and making the roads as wide as possible, many of which are much too narrow for the kind of traffic now in use, and will be more in use
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Events in and around Worcester
Jumble Sale (in aid of Danemere Kennels). Saturday, January 4, 9am at The Old Library, Ombersley Steet, Droitwich, Worcs. Keep fit - the fun way, Country & Western Line dancing beginners class on January 7 and every Tuesday at Christopher Whitehead
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
Bollywood in Love Exhibition at Public Space Galleries. MAC Centre, Birmingham. Until January 5. For further details telephone 0121 440 3838. Encounters with Africa Exhibition at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, until February 16. For further information
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All the latest gigs and where to find them
Saturday, January 4: After Eight - Male Duo - Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club. Sunday, January 5: Jack Black - Single Artiste - Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club. Tel 01905 25674.
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What's on at your local threatre
Pinocchio. Until January 4. Swan Theatre, Worcester. Box Office 01905 27322. The King and I. Until January 18. Alexandra Theatre Birmingham. Tickets available from Box Office Hotline 0870 607 7535. Sleeping Beauty, Until January 11. The Courtyard, Hereford
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Stage role for screen star Tony
VETERAN of television and film, Tony Britton, takes the stage at Malvern Theatres later this month to star in the winter drama The Holly and the Ivy. Set on Christmas Eve 1947 in a Norfolk vicarage, the period classic by Wynard Browne is being presented
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KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FC MATCH FACTS - 2002/2003
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis Mon July 15 Evesham United (a) 4-0 Ducros, Broughton, Corbett, Shilton Fri July 19 Reading (h) 2-4 Broughton, Henriksen Sun July 21 Solihull Borough (a) 3-4 Shilton, Foster (pen), Corbett Wed July 24 Wolverhampton
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Reach for the stars
WITH a whole new year ahead, who knows what 2003 will have in store? Most people are happy to leave it in the hands of fate - but there are many who would prefer to know exactly what life is going to throw at them. Magazines and newspapers are full of
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23/12/02 - Complacent display hands advantage to Kenilworth
THE high hopes engendered by David Llewellyn's debut in a Malvern shirt evaporated just after half time of a bad-tempered encounter at Spring Lane on Saturday. MALVERN 11pts, KENILWORTH 27pts Malvern had gone ahead with two Sam Hardcastle penalties as
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16/12/02 - Malvern test the leaders
MALVERN'S long journey to the Potteries appeared to have all the hallmarks of a damage limitation exercise following the previous month's hammering at Spring Lane. LONGTON 27pts, MALVERN 3pts Instead, the visitors gave as good as they got, and for long
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3/1/03 - Rivals' boss turns up heat
TAMWORTH manager Darron Gee has turned up the heat on Worcester City by insisting tomorrow's match is more vital for their rivals. The Lambs head into tomorrow's showdown with a two-point lead over John Barton's side with two games in hand. Gee has been
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Abigail's West Midlands call-up
A 12-YEAR-OLD Rubery gymnast continues to go from strength to strength after being selected for the West Midlands regional squad for the second year running. Abigail Walker, of Segbourne Road, has been called up to the 2003 squad following impressive
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Bull guiding hot prospect
STOKE Heath rally co-driver Andy Bull believes he has unearthed one of hottest prospects in the sport after guiding his youngest ever driver to a top result. Bull, the 1998 Nation Gold Star Rally champion, was alongside 19-year-old driver Ben Colley,
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County farmer elected to union
A WORCESTERSHIRE dairy farmer has been elected as the new chairman of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) regional advisory board. Michael Oakes was elected at last month's board meeting and will serve in the post, which covers the whole of the West Midlands
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Impressed by the design
THE housing firm responsible for a new development in Bromsgrove has appointed a new sales manager for the site. Francesca Avery has started working for Bovis Homes at The Oakalls near the town centre. The firm hopes that her experience in the house building
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3/1/03 - Weekend county football fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Bretforton Old Boys v Bromyard Town (P. Harding); Henwick Academicals v Kempsey United (J. Wynne); Martley Spurs v Hallow WMC (P. Daffin); Perrywood v Worcester City (D. Kings); Upton Town v Droitwich
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3/1/03 - Town's seventh win on the trot
MALVERN Town visited second in the West Midlands Premier Division table Tipton Town last Saturday and made it a magnificent seven wins on the trot with a 1-2 victory. TIPTON TOWN 1, MALVERN TOWN 2 Malvern took the game to Tipton in the early stages but
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Police hunt for raiders
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after thieves broke into a newsagent's shop in Ombersley in the early hours of the morning and stole cigarettes worth £1,000. It is believed that two cars, one red and one white, were involved in the theft from The Gallies
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Widower accuses trust of cover-up
THE family of a woman who died of cancer is accusing Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust of covering up damning evidence after her misdiagnosis. Carol Tudor died of bowel cancer last May at the age of 50, almost two years after complaining of the
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Appeal after hit-and-run accident
A PEDESTRIAN was taken to hospital with head and leg injuries after being in collision with a car in Malvern on New Year's Day. Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident because the motorist involved failed stop. The 22-year-old man, who lives
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'I'm going to have you,' said pregnant woman
A PREGNANT woman threatened to beat up another woman during Christmas celebrations. Sonia Graham, aged 20, was spotted by police among a group of revellers shouting at another woman after leaving Images nightclub in The Butts, Worcester. "She was heard
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Post office raider may be suffering injury
ONE of the men who raided two post offices and put one postmaster in hospital may have been injured during the attempted burglary. Police said the postmaster who was injured in the raid on the Hallow Post Office, just after 5am yesterday, hit one of the
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Helpers man the phone lines
A LARGE team of volunteers have given up their holiday time to man the phone lines at Worcester's branch of the Samaritans. A spokesman for the charity praised the 90 people who helped the organisation cope with what is usually its busiest time of year
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Elderly are all set to learn new skills
OLDER people are being offered the opportunity to learn a new skill for the New Year and perhaps communicate with their grandchildren the hi-tech way. Age Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire is offering 45-minute taster sessions in basic computer
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Car access not backed
PLANS to create a new vehicle access to a house on Astwood Road in Worcester have been recommended for refusal. Planning officers believe it would be dangerous to allow the proposals to go ahead because cars would have to reverse on to or off the site
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Janitor Mick hangs up his mop
A DECADE of being the caretaker at a Bromyard school has come to an end for Mick Hick. The former soldier and fireman, who has also been a painter and decorator, has squeezed his mop for the last time, but leaves behind many fond memories. In his 10 years
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Man was 'legging it' with Lego sets
A MAN stole Lego sets after taking a "considerable amount of medication", Worcester Magistrates were told yesterday. Ian Lloyd, aged 28, was spotted by staff at the Tesco superstore in Warndon putting two Lego sets, valued at £33.98, inside his jacket
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Backing for local fathers' support group
A WORCESTER man aiming to set up a support group for fathers separated from their children has received encouragement both locally and nationally. Doug Padgett, a separated father-of-one, is determined to establish an organisation to mirror the "glut"
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Novel approach
A NOVEL by Penelope Lively will form the basis for discussion at the next meeting of Malvern Readers' Group on January 16. Spiderweb, a 1999 book that centres on the life of a retired anthropologist, will be talked about when the group meets at 7.30pm
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Double legacy of tragic Lelaina
FEW people have forgotten the tragedy which claimed the life of little Lelaina Hall last June. The five-year-old was drowned by the incoming tide after becoming stranded on the mudflats at Burnham-on-Sea. We can only guess what torture her family has
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'Alarming' increase in tramps and vagrants
AN "alarming" increase in tramps and vagrants was causing great anxiety to the City Fathers at Worcester this time exactly a century ago. The Journal of 1903 explained that the Worcester Board of Guardians, which, among other duties, administered the
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3/1/03 - Juniors' unbeaten run ends at the hands of Kempsey United
WORCESTER Juniors suffered their first loss since October 13 when they were defeated by Kempsey United Reserves in the Soccer Site Malvern Football League on Sunday. Kempsey United Reserves reversed their fortunes having gone down to Worcester Juniors
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Ian to pull plug on energy bills
A HANLEY Swan man is hoping to pull the plug on his electricity bills by investing in a wind turbine and solar panels to power his new home. Retired actuary Ian Bowles has calculated that buying environmentally friendly power generators for the house
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Knife threat to victim in bag snatch
A KNIFE-wielding robber stole a handbag from a woman as she was getting into her car. The woman was undoing her steering-wheel lock in School Lane, Upton, just before 6.30pm on Friday, December 27, when she was approached by the man who demanded her bag
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Hunt supporters turn out in force
DOUBLE the usual number of spectators gathered outside the King's Head, in Upton, for the traditional Christmas Eve meet of Croome and West Warwickshire Hunt. More than 400 people turned out for the event after the hunt ran advertising and leaflet campaigns
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African focus
AN illustrated talk on Malawi will be given at Upton Library on Friday, January 10. It will start at 7.30pm and refreshments will be available. No admission charge will be made, although tickets must be obtained from the library in advance on 01684 592176
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OAPs log on
TASTER courses in computing are being offered to senior citizens in Upton by Age Concern. One-to-one tutorials will be given in basic computer skills, including everything needed to use the Internet and e-mail. On completion of one of the sessions, which
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Talk of flooding
FLOODING, property insurance and raising the A4104 near the marina will be on the agenda at a public meeting next Friday (January 10). The meeting is being called by Upton mayor Eric White. MP Sir Michael Spicer, county council chairman Bob Bullock, Worcestershire
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Shaping up
YOGA classes will be held at Ripple Village Hall from Thursday (January 9). Two sessions will be held every week for 12 weeks, from 6pm to 7.30pm and 7.45 to 9.15pm. The cost is £45 per term. Contact Jane Roberts on 01684 593281 for details.
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Help needed
HELPERS are needed to staff Upton's St Richard's Hospice shop on Old Street, particularly between 1pm and 3pm on Fridays. Call into the shop or call 01684 593322.
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High honours for fine service
FORMER Chase headmaster David Fawbert and leading industrialist Bryan Smith have been given OBEs in the New Year Honours list. Mr Smith, of Castlemorton, who was honoured for services to industry, said he was "absolutely delighted" to receive the award
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Drivers battle as flash floods follow a deluge
NON-STOP rain bringing in the New Year created havoc on many roads around Malvern yesterday morning (Thursday). Between 6am and 7am, a sudden downpour of between 10mm and 15mm of rainwater caused flash floods on roads surrounding already water-saturated
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Kind man who made mark
THE founder of an Upton-upon-Severn charity which provides a unique service in the town has died. John Mortimer helped found Upton Community Care in 1975 with the aim of providing volunteers to do odd jobs for people unable to carry them out themselves
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Thieves finding it too easy
FOUR burglaries took place in Malvern during the 48 hours from New Year's Eve. Police say three of the properties were burgled as a result of owners leaving doors and windows open. Property stolen included handbags. PC Mike Stephenson, crime risk officer
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Markets grow in popularity
FARMERS' Markets in Worcestershire are going from strength to strength, according to county organiser Janet Yates. The market in Malvern on Saturday, December 21, was a great success with shoppers stocking up for Christmas. "A lot of people were buying
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Parking a bit of a pantomime
"BEHIND yer! BEHIND YER!" Yes, and in front, to the side and in front of "yer". In front/behind/to the side of what? Well, your car, of course, as you try and drive home after a weary day at the office, or an afternoon spree round the charity shops in
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3/1/03 - Hockey coaching camp
A FIVE-week coaching camp has been organised by Malvern Hockey Club, in partnership with Malvern Hills District Council, as part of the national sports development programme, Active Sports. The hockey camp is targeted at boys and girls in Years 7, 8 and
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An ominous step
ANOTHER ominous step towards the complete absorption of this country into the EU was revealed in the letter from Clive Smith (Your Letters, December 13). Mr Smith tells us that at the press conference to announce the Government's proposals for regional
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Customers well satisfied
Ways in which Malvern Hills District Council can improve its benefits and revenues service have been suggested in a new report. The services, which include collecting Council Tax and business rates and paying out housing and Council Tax benefits, has
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Let's be realistic
Councillor Serena Croad's letter (Your Letters, December 27) in response to my comments concerning the proposed new headquarters for MHDC raised several interesting points and one breathtaking misconception. At the risk of repeating myself, the estimated
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Put locals first
WE see Lottery money and EU funding being given to innumerable esoteric organisations, multi-million pound proposals for new council buildings, charity stores all over Malvern raising funds for global causes. Yet we do not have the money to help the disabled
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Move hits takings at card shop
MALVERN'S charity Christmas card shop took £17,500 this year, down from a record £26,500 in 2001. Manager John Rowe blamed the shortfall on the move from the library, where the shop has been for many years, to the town council offices on Belle Vue Terrace
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Sports club raider jailed
A MALVERN man has been jailed after a raid on a town sports club, which netted equipment worth £7,000. Kevin Parker, aged 24, broke into the Manor Park club but the registration numbers of two vehicles seen leaving the scene were noted and passed to the
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Diamond pair share movie memory
A MALVERN couple will raise a glass this weekend to the usher working at Malvern Theatres one night in September 1941. May and Arthur Webster, were waiting for the feature to begin at the back of a packed cinema when the usher, who assumed they were together
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Elgar's tough action pays off
ELGAR Housing Associa-tion's crackdown on anti-social behaviour has been proclaimed a success after being in operation for six months. Although the number of complaints had gone up in some categories, executive director Clare Huyton said this was a sign
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Care managers meet MPs
CARE home managers from the Malvern area are invited to air their views to MPs on January 31. The Hundred House, at Great Witley, will host "Care Talk", an opportunity for those in the industry talk about the future of caring for elderly, disabled and
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Extension plan for Cross Keys
THE Cross Keys pub in Malvern is planning a big extension, following its busiest ever night on New Year's Eve. Following the success of Discofever, which saw revellers packed into the Belmont Road pub for a 70s-themed evening, manager Reg Reynolds said
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Leaders Rovers are in fine health
BROMSGROVE Rovers embark on the second half of the season with a clean bill of health for the visit of Sutton Coldfield Town tomorrow (3pm). Defender Parfait Medou-Otye is included in the squad for the Victoria Ground club though Stewart Brighton (hamstring
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Witness plea renewed
POLICE investigating a fatal car accident at Corse Lawn on Saturday, December 7, have renewed an appeal for witnesses. Mrs Pauline North, from Gloucester Road, Staunton, was a passenger in a Ford Mondeo estate which was in collision with a Citroen Xantia
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Robins seeking to bolster squad
EVESHAM United manager Phil Mullen has spent a busy 48 hours trying to bolster his squad ahead of tomorrow's trip to Atherstone United in the Dr Martens Western Division (3pm). Nathan Jukes is doubtful with an ankle injury while Jay Powell is out with
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Skater calls for petition names
A MALVERN inline skater has warned the closure of a Worcester skatepark would leave nowhere indoors for young people to practice their skills. Lee Buckland, 16, of Redland Road is one of dozens of skaters, skateboarders and BMX riders from Malvern who
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Swifts face six-pointer test
STOURPORT Swifts have a relegation six-pointer with Racing Club Warwick at Walshes Meadow tomorrow (3pm). Dave Titterton's side hold a 10-point lead over Warwick but they have three games in hand on Swifts so victory is vital for the Dr Martens Western
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James grabs glory
MATCH fishing brothers James and Dave Wilson fought a close battle for first place when both anglers were drawn on adjacent pegs on the Arboretum section of the canal during the latest WDUAA Open. In fact, only the failure of dad Reg to weigh in, stopped
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All the latest Movies and where to catch them
STAR TREK: NEMISIS (12A): Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his crew are sent in after a Romulan coup throws the fragile peace with the Federation into jeopardy. Odeon (12.45, 3.15, 6.00, 8.30 Thurs Only). UCI Merry Hill (12.15 Fri/Sat/Sun
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Ken back again with quartet
THE Ken Peplowski quartet will be in Hanley Castle's High School, near Upton, at 8pm on Friday, January 10, to perform a concert of a jazz. The performance will be the fifth given by the Ohio-born Peplowski in the area. It is being organised by Friends
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TLC broadens horizons
MUSIC lovers are being urged to support plans for a new social group to broaden horizons. The aim is to create a group of like-minded music enthusiasts who would be interested in exploring the world of recorded music. They would meet informally on a weekly
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Guitar maestro kicks off year
SLIDE guitar maestro Rick Payne will be kicking off the new year for the Nightjar Folk Club, at Hereford's Courtyard Theatre, at 8pm on Friday, January 10. The popular blues and ragtime guitarists has often been compared to Ry Cooder at his early best
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Syd back with big band sound
THE Syd Lawrence Orchestra returns to The Courtyard Arts Centre, Hereford, later this month. The band will be recreating the big band sound through the works of artists like Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington on Friday, January 17, at 7.30pm
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King of the frets
One of the world's premiere acoustic guitarists, Martin Simpson, performs at the Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, later this month. Having played since the age of 12, Martin started performing in public as soon as he could and has worked with the likes of
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Mary's childish tales of the macabre
n Through the Tempests Dark and Wild - A Story of Mary Shelley, creator of Frankenstein by Sharon Darrow, illustrated by Angela Barrett (Walker Books, £12.99). Dark, wild and sinister - these are the words which are best used to describe this impressively
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Win tickets to outdoor show
ANYONE into the outdoors, be it sailing, walking, camping, caravanning or touring, should plan a visit to the National Boat Caravan and Outdoor Show at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, next month. The Shuttle/Times and News has joined forces
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3/1/03 - Top six spot for Town
MALVERN Town will be seeking a eighth successive win when they entertain Bustlehome tomorrow (Saturday) at Langland Stadium in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division (2.45pm). Town's run of form has catapulted them into the top six
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3/1/03 - Rangers lose out in seven-goal thriller
RANGERS travelled to Leominster on Saturday for this bottom of the table clash and despite clawing their way back from a three goal deficit to 3-2 and then finally 4-3 ran out of time in their endeavour to salvage a point. LEOMINSTER TOWN 4, MALVERN RANGERS
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We're controlled by a hidden hand
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr N Taylor for his splendid letter (You Say, Friday, December 20). More than century ago, the British Prime Minister Disraeli stated the revealing truth when he wrote: "The world is governed by very different personages from what is
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3/1/03 - Day off for Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will try again next week to play their Nationwide League Division Three clash at Exeter City. The game will now be played next Tuesday, January 7, kick-off 7.45pm, having been called off on New Year's Day due to a waterlogged pitch
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Action on the Home Front
AN incident in the life of the Home Guard at Leigh Sinton is recalled in a handwritten report by Major W J C Kendall, dated November 4, 1944. It was brought in by Sheila Edmonds of Colwall, Major Kendall's niece. Entitled A Road Block Proves Itself, it
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Cinemas January
Malvern Cinema: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) 2pm & 6.30pm, Sundays 2.30pm & 6pm. Odeon Worcester: Dirty Pretty Things (15) 6.00, 8.30; Star Trek: Nemesis (12A) Thurs only 12.45, 3.15, 6.00, 8.30; Sweet Home Alabama (12A) 12.00
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Live concerts near you.
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. January 10.
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Variety key to new line-up at threatre
A NEW year of shows at Bromyard's Conquest Theatre will see old favourites join a new series of entertainment designed to boost the venue's repertoire. First up will be a Hollies tribute by Eric Haydock, at 8pm, on Saturday, January 18. An original member
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Players venture into a classic world of fantasy
THE classic fantasy world of C S Lewis is being brought to life on the stage in a spectacular new production by Malvern Theatre Players, the resident amateur group, later this month. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the first of Lewis's Narnia
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What's on
Theatre January Until January 12-Dick Whittington at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. Times & ticket prices contact the box office (01684) 892277. Cinemas January Malvern Cinema: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) 2pm & 6.30pm
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3/1/03 - Barton upbeat for title crunch
WORCESTER City can inflict a telling blow in the title race with victory at leaders Tamworth tomorrow (3pm). Three points will return City to the top of the Dr Martens Premier Division and pile the pressure on Darron Gee's men who saw the championship
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3/1/03 - Ruthless streak is required: Heeley
CARL Heeley's has issued a plea to Worcester City's strike force ahead of tomorrow's crunch clash at Tamworth -- be ruthless. The St George's Lane club go into the match (3pm) with a chance of returning to the top of the Dr Martens Premier Division but
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Team are crowned county champions
A SIX-a-side football team from Aston Fields Middle School has been crowned Worcestershire county champions after winning a nail-biting penalty shoot-out. The team, from the Drummond Road school, defeated Droitwich Spa's Witton Middle School 3-2 on penalties
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Referee gives his support
A FOOTBALL league referee has given his support to fellow officials in Bromsgrove by attending the latest meeting of the town's referee association. Paul Rejer, who referee's games in Nationwide division one, two and three, was the guest speaker for the
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Currency campaign to keep euro out
A HEREFORD businessman will be pivotal in trying to stop the euro coming to Britain. Ian Brown has been recruited to the West Midlands business council of the "no" campaign, the leading campaign to try and stop the introduction of the euro to the UK.
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Cash injection for first skills centre
WORCESTER is set to host its first professional development centre in a bid to improve basic skill levels in the two counties. The centre has been made possible by a share of £2.4m in funding from Advantage West Midlands, the region's development agency