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Six-day fiasco
A PARTIALLY-blind man waited six days for police to respond after he was conned into parting with some jewellery for fake cash. Michael Preece, aged 59, was targeted by a conman who snatched a necklace from him, thrust £650 in counterfeit notes at him
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Firefighters wait to see 'final' offer
MEMBERS of Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade Union remained tense and tight-lipped before today's talks on the "final" pay offer already rejected by their leaders. The union executive yesterday unanimously recommended that members reject a 16 per cent
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Bobbies back on the beat in city centre
BOBBIES are back on the beat in Worcester. West Mercia Police have appointed an officer dedicated to policing Worcester city centre and the alcohol-free zone. PC Andy Court acts as both a deterrent and as a "watchful eye" to catch persistent offenders
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Crash victim airlifted to hospital
A VAN driver has been airlifted to hospital after a crash on a Worcestershire road notorious for the number of accidents. The man was driving a white box van that was involved in a collision with a tipper truck on the B4084, formerly the A44, at Cropthorne
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Fears for safety of missing local man
FEARS are growing for the safety of a tattooed man last seen near Diglis weir on the River Severn in Worcester. Kevin Stevens, from Callow End, was spotted there during the evening of Tuesday, February 25. The 39-year-old, originally from South Wales,
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Officials ignore barn storm
A CALLOW End barn can be converted into a three-bedroom house after planning permission was granted this week despite the objections of neighbours. Permission was also given for a separate three-bedroom house to be built on part of the garden at 25, Upper
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Two deny handling heroin
A BUNDLE of drugs was thrown out of the window of a Worcester flat when it was raided by drug squad detectives, a court was told. But both occupants denied knowledge of the heroin which was later found in the garden, said Brett Stevenson, prosecuting
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Baling out as a Spitfire writer
WARTIME aviation author Dilip Sarkar has decided to wind up the publishing business he started with his wife, Anita, 11 years ago. The title of his latest book, Last Look Back, may prove prophetic - he has been unable to write a follow-up in time for
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Hundreds queuing for Baby of the Year snaps
YESTERDAY'S queues were longer than ever as proud parents brought their beautiful babies to be photographed for the Evening News Baby of the Year competition. The line of mums, dads and children stretched from one end of Woolworths' High Street store
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Coloured bags are confusing
AN innovative recycling scheme, involving three different coloured bin bags, has been branded confusing by a Droitwich Spa tenants' representative. Wychavon Tenants' Association president, John Cook, said some elderly residents were struggling with the
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Shaken and very stirred
BUILDING work on a new housing development has shaken owners of an 18th Century row of cottages and other nearby residents. Work has started on clearing the way for an estate of 221 houses and flats between Mill Lane and Timber Lane, off Hartlebury Road
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City pupils bring the pages to life
YOUNGSTERS have been enjoying Book Week with many celebrations of the written word across the county. Activities included everything from dressing up as famous literary characters to a visit from a top children's author. Denis Bond, who has written more
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
FAIRTRADE fortnight, running till March 16, is a national campaign to highlight the need for producers in the developing world to be paid a fair price for their goods. At tomorrow's coffee morning in the parish hall, a wide range of Traidcraft products
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BROMESBERROW Correspondent: Ursula Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
BROMESBERROW and District Gardening and Social Club are holding their spring meeting on Thursday at 8pm in Bromesberrow Village Hall. All those gardeners eager to make a start as soon as conditions permit will be getting some useful and timely advice
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
TONIGHT (Friday) is the Colwall Players fun quiz night - 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Teams of four £6. Refreshments and bar will be available. A flamenco extravaganza will take place at Colwall Village Hall tomorrow at 7.30pm. The price is £16 including
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MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mrs B Savery Tel: 01684 562904
THE Wells Revellers will be holding another fun evening on Saturday, March 22 at Malvern Wells Village Hall at 7.30pm. This will be a 'wine tasting for idiots' followed by a hot supper. There will be wine tasting, a quiz, prizes and a raffle. Tickets
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PAUNTLEY Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
THE monthly bingo was held on Thursday in Pauntley Memorial Hall at Brand Green. Mrs Eunice Cooper was the caller. There was a very friendly atmosphere and it was good to see the younger people present. They were lucky prize winners and were very helpful
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STAUNTON & CORSE Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
A GOOD congregation welcomed Mrs Cindy Proctor, reader, and her husband to the parish church of St James, Staunton when Mrs Proctor conducted the family service of morning worship and gave the address. The lessons were read by Nigel Smith and the intercessions
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UPLEADON Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
SATURDAY was a memorable day for Mrs Jessie Williams, churchwarden of Upleadon Church. Together with other members of the Redmarley local ministry team, Jessie was re-mandated to serve for another three years. This took place in a service entitled A Celebration
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West Malvern CORRESPONDENT Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
Two quizzes and a chain gang will provide a choice of activities next weekend. The social club will hold its quiz evening on Friday. Details from Nola Pearson on 573259. And the last of the cricket club's winter quizzes will take place at the village
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Pupils' art on display
WORKS of art by sixth-formers from Malvern and beyond will be on show at St Edmund's Hall, Malvern College. The artists are finalists in a biennial competition organised by the Malvern Hills Decorative and Fine Arts Society. The society founded the Sixth
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Showground events
EVENTS at the Three Counties Showground this weekend include an equine fair and a Capri club exhibition which both run over tomorrow and Sunday. For further information ring 01684 584900.
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Art classes
LOCAL artist Ian Fearnside is to hold classes for novice or experienced painters. The classes are limited to six students so anyone interested is encouraged to book their place. They run on Wednesdays between between 1.30pm and 3.30pm and from 7pm to
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A robust and fond defence of county
MOTORING journalist and writer Laurence Meredith has turned to people for his latest book. Herefordshire People, takes an affectionate look, mostly in photographs old and new, at the human side of the county he has called home for more than 40 years.
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Cradley WI team speed to victory in race challenge
PANCAKES were flipping across the Malvern area as Shrove Tuesday was marked with races. At Colwall Village Hall, around 80 people gathered for a battle of the Women's Institutes on Saturday. Colwall, Bosbury, Ledbury, Mathon and Cradley WI members raced
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7/3/03 - Upton see points slip
UPTON were back on league business on Saturday and welcomed third-placed Veseyans. UPTON 0, VESEYANS 9pts Their arrival was delayed by a motorway closure, but by the new start time at 3pm Veseyans were all fired up and kicked off down the slope with the
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Magic Bow
AN experience you won't forget is promised by organisers of the Magic Bow Variety Show tonight (Friday) at the Great Malvern Club, Church Street. Every fortnight, the show hosts a range of different acts, to support and promote local talented performers
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Drunk in charge of cab
THE job of a Worcester hansom cab driver was very much in jeopardy at this time a century ago after he made yet another court appearance from drunkenness. The Journal of 1903 reported the case at the City Police Court: "William Henry Cockbill (32), cab
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News Items Down the Years
1803: Wanted by a steady middle-aged man, a situation as an Upper Servant in a regular Gentleman's family. Can shave and dress hair if required. John Bradley and Company of the Stove, Grate and Lock Manufactory and Bar Iron Warehouse in Broad Street,
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By George, it's an exclusive CD preview!
ONE of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year is almost ready to be released - and the Evening News has been granted an exclusive sneak preview. The finishing touches are currently being put on Invaders from Marrs, the debut album from surreal
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SPORT
Angling Broad Acres Match Group: Malcolm Hayes (01527 836461) Website: www.broadacresmatchfishing.org.uk Catfish Conservation Group: Ron Griffiths (Northern Region), 22 Cooper Close, The Heathlands, Bromsgrove (01527 835534). County Youth Sailing Centre
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6/3/03 - Warriors chief eyes six of the very best
WORCESTER look set to lose pole position in the race for promotion on Saturday. For John Brain, though, the match between Bedford and Rotherham will not be a decisive one. The Sixways director of rugby has already targeted the 160 minutes of rugby that
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Priya Mitchell & Ian Brown Review: Malvern Concert Club
THE heart of this hugely enjoyable and interesting recital by Priya Mitchell (violin) and Ian Brown (piano) was, both literally and artistically, Beethov-en's Kreutzer Sonata, Op 47, written almost exactly 200 years ago and arguably the greatest of all
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Cooper! Review: Malvern Theatres
recreating a comedy legend is never going to be easy. For the most part, Cooper! is a re-enactment of the great man's stage routine. But after a very funny opening the focus moves to Cooper's dressing room, where the pace slows. The script makes an effort
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Compromise urged over Marina expansion plans
OWNERS of Upton Marina have been urged to go back to the drawing board over expansion plans. The call came from the vice-chairman of the town's Civic Society following a public meeting on Friday night. Prof Peter Pumphrey said Walton Marine should redraw
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Owners pick up national award
UPTON Marina has been recognised as one of the finest in the country by the Yacht Harbour Association. Site owner Walton Marine has been presented with the Gold Anchors award following a series of inspections over the past six months. Confirmation of
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Literary favourites come to life
COLOURFUL characters of all shapes and sizes were uncovered at Longdon St Mary's Primary School to celebrate World Book Day. All 82 children dressed up as their favourite literary characters before parading in front of parents on Wednesday. Each pupil
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Bright opportunity
UPTON toy shop Platform 8 is holding a colouring competition for children under 12. Entry forms are available from the shop and the winner receives a £20 gift voucher to spend at Platform 8. Winner of the shop's previous 'Spot the Duck' competition was
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Serving up aid
A SERIES of Lent Lunches under the banner of Upton Churches Together begins in the town today (Friday). A lunch of soup and a roll will be served at the Church Room every Friday until April 11, between 12.30pm and 1.30pm. Proceeds will go to Christian
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Coffee for Cadets
A COFFEE morning for Upton Army Cadets will be held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 15 at 10am.
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7/3/03 - Club AC 30 and Bull Allstars in final date
THE Soccer Site Malvern League Senior Cup Final will be contested by Club AC 30 and Bull Allstars although both clubs were made to work hard by their opponents before eventually triumphing. Current cup holders AC 30 must have expected a fairly comfortable
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Parochial matters
THE annual parochial meeting at Upton Parish Church takes place on Sunday, March 16 at 10.30am, at the church.
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7/3/03 - Late strike defeats Ladies
MALVERN Ladies Football Club entertained Worcester City Ladies in a league match on Sunday at Victoria Park. MALVERN LADIES FC 1, WORCESTER CITY LADIES 2 Malvern started brightly but failed to convert their chances into goals. In first half injury time
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Calling all artists
Artist Gerald Savine is holding a watercolour workshop at his studio at Bridge House, Upton, tomorrow (Saturday), from 10.30am to 4.30pm. The cost is £25, including lunch. For further details call 01684 591122 or 01684 310652.
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7/3/03 - Slick Langland in seventh heaven
LANGLAND defeated second-placed Pinvin United in a ten-goal thriller reversing the first game of the season result. Langland shook the visitors with an outstanding opening 30 minutes, dominating possession with first class passing and movement. LANGLAND
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A case well made
The young people of the Malvern Youth Centre make a very good case (Your Letters, February 21) for providing more skateboarding facilities in Malvern. There is always a small group of troublemakers who attach themselves to any sport, facility or group
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7/3/03 - Dunn hat-trick flattens Old Bush
POWICK visited Callow End for this Sunday Division One derby game against Old Bush. OLD BUSH FC 1, POWICK 6 Powick's early pressure paid off when Stuart Fish crossed for Gary Henderson to head home. The home side nearly pulled a goal back when a good
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Give some credit
Having read the headline 'Youth Survey is critical of Police' (Malvern Gazette, February 21), I was very encouraged to hear a story from a friend in Pershore. Her son had been attacked in Malvern and she couldn't speak too highly of the way the police
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7/3/03 - Derby was fast and furious
THIS local derby was played at a fast and furious pace, the West conceded home advantage to get the game played. WEST MALVERN 1, LANGLAND SPORTS 3 Due to continuous rain on Friday the West ground was waterlogged and it was decided to switch the game to
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Invest in trees
IT'S good to see the Jubilee trees planted last year as replacement for those that died doing well alongside the originals and settling into the landscape. Long may they thrive. I would like to request some care and attention for the forgotten trees that
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Quite a surprise
YOU kindly carried a report of our golden wedding anniversary (Ledbury Reporter, February 21). Little were we to know then of the pleasant surprise that in store for us. Having expected a small family get together over dinner at a local hostelry, we found
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7/3/03 - Junior Soccer Scene ...
THE opening exchanges were evenly contested but as has become a bad habit this season Welland only started playing their usual passing game once they had gone a goal down after just 10 minutes. OMBERSLEY COLTS 2, WELLAND JUNIORS 3 Welland began to play
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Distraction theft alert
A RENEWED warning has gone to elderly and vulnerable people not to allow anyone into their homes unless they are certain who they say they are. It follows an incident at Cornfield Way, Ashton-under-Hill, on Tuesday morning (4) involving an elderly tenant
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North Site's challenges are being given serious thought
YOUR reporting on the proposed development of the Ministry of Defence's North Site has been fair and accurate, but letters published in the Malvern Gazette have been giving misleading impressions, so as county councillor for the area including the site
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High hopes for charity plunge
PEOPLE with a head for heights are being offered a unique view of Eastnor Castle. The Royal National Institute for the Blind has permission to stage a fundraising abseil at the Georgian building on Sunday, May 18. Among those abseiling down the castle's
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Elizabeth toasts 109th birthday
A woman believed to be the oldest person in Worcestershire celebrated her 109th birthday in Malvern. Elizabeth Guise-Berrow toasted her milestone with family and friends at a tea party on Friday. West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer and a host of
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New CCTV system is watching town
ANOTHER weapon has been deployed in the fight against crime and disorder in Malvern. A new network of closed-circuit TV cameras has just gone live - and has already led to arrests. The cameras have been installed by Malvern Hills District Council, which
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Save our England
I AM sure many of your readers will have responded to Sir Michael Spicer's appeal in the Malvern Gazette (February 14) to join him in protest against the introduction of regional government and the end of local government for Worcestershire. This threat
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Tidy appeal launched
More volunteers are needed to help keep Malvern tidy. The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust is looking for extra members for its volunteer litter warden service. Wardens are given free litter pickers, bags, gloves and other support. In exchange, they pledge
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Countrywide in fresh bid to open store in Malvern
A FRESH bid to get permission to set up a Countrywide retail store in Malvern Link has been mounted. Change of use for BH Motors' showroom, vehicle rental depot and workshop in Worcester Road was originally granted by Malvern Hills District Council planners
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Wing-walking will be a birthday treat
A WOMAN will celebrate turning 60 by fulfilling a teenage dream and wing-walking for charity. Judy Giles, of Stretton Grandison, will be strapped to the wing of a plane at Rendcomb aerodrome, Ciren-cester, and take to the air. The closest Mrs Giles has
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Knife attack hero mixes withstars
A TV audience of millions watched Paul Tanner receive a Pride of Britain award at a celebrity studded bash in London. The former pupil at John Masefield High School in Ledbury, now a police inspector in London, was at the Hilton Hotel for the awards,
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Bills to go up
HEREFORDSHIRE Council meets today (Friday) to approve a Council Tax rise. The authority is faced with two options. The first is to fund a budget of just over £169 million through a 17 per cent increase in Council Tax. That is an average Band D bill of
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Windfall grants go to groups
COMMUNITY groups are to benefit from grants totalling more than £15,000 from the National Lottery. Four schemes in the area will receive the money from the Lottery's Awards for All programme, which helps small groups promote the arts, sport and community
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Work begins on field at centre of row
WORK on restoring the playing field at Spittlefields, Welland, has finally started after years of controversy. Earthmoving equipment has begun work and the area is expected to be usable by September. Problems at the Spittlefields site date back to the
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Parking cost hike on hills
A NEW regime of car parking charges will be introduced by the Malvern Hills Conservators next month. It will cost £2 to park in their car parks, with a £40 fine for those who do not buy a ticket. This will drop to £20 for prompt payment. Ian Rowat, director
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Land levy charge set
HOMEOWNERS who need to drive across land belonging to Malvern Hills Conservators to reach their property now know what it will cost them. The board has been forced to levy a charge running into thousands of pounds under the Countryside and Rights of Way
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Opinion
A SURVEY published this week by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy predicts that the average Council Tax bill in England will rise by a record 13 per cent this year. This will be the highest figure since the new system replaced
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Archer in England squad for the NIA
WORCESTER'S Simon Archer and Andrew Smith were today named in England's World Badminton Championship squad after being awarded wild cards by the host nation. The other three wild cards for the World Championships at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham
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Phil's the new face of QinetiQ
A WEST Malvern man has become the face of QinetiQ in the research company's first ever advertising campaign. Senior scientist Phil Gorman's image will be featured on poster hoardings, national newspapers and even specially-painted taxis. Mr Gorman, who
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Housing plan for pub withdrawn
CAMPAIGNERS in Cradley are celebrating after a planning application to turn a village pub into housing was withdrawn. The application to turn the Grade II listed pub, which has served the village for 300 years, into housing had been submitted by owner
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Couple's love survived wartime separation
A MALVERN couple celebrating 60 years of marriage thanked their family for a wonderful day. Eunice and Bob Hammond, of Jamaica Road, enjoyed a celebration dinner and party at the Bank House Hotel on Thursday, surrounded by friends and relatives. Eunice
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Home-share cash faces axe threat
A SCHEME that helps Malvern Hills residents get a foot on the property ladder is facing the axe. Around 20 first-time buyers sign up to Do-It-Yourself Shared Ownership (DIYSO) schemes in the district every year. Each buys half the property they want while
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Show dogs get ready for Crufts
A MALVERN dog owner is once again preparing for the most famous of dog shows, Crufts. Sue Sanderson, of Orford Way, is entering her two Pomeranians in the Birmingham competition, which will feature 20,000 dogs from across Europe. Ms Sanderson's dogs,
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Titterton planning ahead
STOURPORT Swifts' players have been given 10 games to prove they are worthy of a place for next season. Manager Dave Titterton has no doubts about their ability but wants to see more consistency. Swifts entertain Cirencester Town in the Dr Martens Western
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All the latest movies and where to catch them
THE PIANIST (15) Powerful Holocaust drama marks a return to form for Polish master Roman Polanski. Odeon, Worcester 2.00, 5.00, 8.00. FAR FROM HEAVEN (12A) See feature, right. Odeon, Worcester 12.30, 3.50, 6.15, 8.45. UCI Merry Hill 1.00, 3.30, 6.15,
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Concert last in season for club
THE final event in Worcester Concert Club's 2002/3 season features Naomi Boole-Masterson (cello) and Fali Pavri (piano), performing sonatas by Debussy, Schubert and Rachmaninoff. Awarded a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music in 1990, Naomi Boole-Masterson
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Tour's last date
TRIBUTE to Nothing are about to return to their home area following an extensive 12-month tour. The band has performed around the UK and Europe for the tour, which will finish with a gig tomorrow (Saturday) at Worcester City Youth Centre. TTN are based
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Singer wins a place
A KEEN amateur singer has secured a place to study music at the prestigious Birmingham Conservatoire. Ian Gifford, a software engineer who works at QinetiQ, has appeared in many concerts throughout the area and is a member of the Greenwood Singers, the
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Comic Relief night
THE week at Worcester's Marrs Bar kicks off tonight (Friday) with Fred Zeppelin, one of only two tribute bands who are invited to play at the Pierpoint Street music venue. The following night, it's the turn of Larry Miller, who with his blues band has
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Win tickets to see The Lipizzaner Stallions
Entertainment on the Hoof as The Lipizzaner Stallions prance into The NEC April 26 and 27. With only 2,500 in existence worldwide, the Lipizzan remains a rare and pure European breed that has come to symbolise grace, romance and courage. And the Shuttle
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6/3/03 - Shield loss not the end of the world
I THINK I can speak for the whole squad in that we were disappointed with our performance on Saturday as we went out of the Powergen Shield. However, I don't for a minute think it was a particularly significant result in the grand scheme of things. Exeter
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7/3/03 - Ten pin wizard
TEN Pin bowling star John Wilmshurst has helped the Worcestershire Junior (U18s) team to their best ever place in the NAYBC County Championships. Twenty-nine teams took part in the event at Nottingham with the top eight counties going through to the knockout
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7/3/03 - Mayor opens new block
MALVERN Mayor Frances Victory cut the ribbon to officially open the upgraded and refurbished facilities at Malvern Rugby Club at Spring Lane on Saturday. Situated in the old clubhouse, there has been a total overhaul of the previously accommodation, with
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7/3/03 - Neil in cross-country champs
PROMISING Malvern runner Neil Watts is taking part in the 43rd National Boys Cross- Country Championships tomorrow (Saturday) at Stanmer Park, Brighton. Neil, aged 17, a pupil at The Chase Sixth Form, qualified for the Worcestershire county team with
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Labour's just doing its job
I WAS very surprised and disappointed by your front page article of Friday, February 21, headlined "Theatre faces fresh setback". In it, based on what you "understand", you imply that city opposition councillors would be in error if they sought to monitor
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Shopkeepers key to charity status
MEMBERS from a town business group are being urged to speak up on proposals to apply for charitable status. Droitwich Spa Association for Retail, Tourism and Services (DARTS) will hold an extraordinary general meeting to seek approval from Spa shopkeepers
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Still with firm 70 years later
A malvern man was celebrating this week in 1978. Fred Holland, aged 84, had been working for the same firm for 70 years - making coffins. Mr Holland, of Wilton Road, Barnards Green, began as an apprentice with F Williams, funeral directors, in Barnards
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7/3/03 - Snape targets quick return
JOHN Snape believes Worcester City's title chances have been damaged by too many draws but has not ruled out a late challenge to leaders Tamworth. The midfielder, ecovering from a groin operation this week, predicts a shoot-out with Chippenham Town and
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The Hours
NICOLE Kidman as Virginia Woolf leads a strong cast in critically-acclaimed movie The Hours (12a). Directed by Stephen (Billy Elliot) Daldry, it intertwines stories about the famous author battling depression, a Californian housewife in 1949 and a book-editor
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Events taking place in and around Worcester.
n March 7: Salsa for absolute beginners classes at 8 High Street, Pershore. For further details telephone 01386 556665. n Starting on March 7: New monthly dance commencing. Ballroom and Latin only. (no Sequence). Dancing to Brian's SuperSounds at Fernhill
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Golden oldies
SOME of the most popular golden oldie songs are to form the basis of a Bromyard show. Presented by the Famous Music Company, Roll Out the Barrel aims to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with music hall songs, cockney sing-a-longs and Flanagan and
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7/3/03 - Pirates put on fine exhibition
BILLED as the curtain-raiser for the Malvern vs Whitchurch league match, Malvern U14 Pirates entertained Kidderminster U14s and gave the Mayor of Malvern and the gathering of vice-presidents a fine exhibition of youth rugby. MALVERN U14s Pirates 12pts
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Making an impression takes top stand prize
THE winner of the Business Festival 2003 "Win a Stand" competition has been announced. Patrick Innes, of Impressions, in Hindlip, is the lucky winner. He will benefit from a free stand at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Business Festival on Thursday
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City warehouse a sign of the times
A VICTORIAN warehouse has been catapulted into the 21st century, thanks to the vision of a husband-and-wife team who have brought a US trend to Worcester. The warehouse, in Washington Street, has been converted into what is believed to be one of the first
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Shakespeare's tamed
AT the end of National Women's Week it is fitting to remember the words of Shakespeare: Stop your whining, woman, and get in that kitchen until I decide to make merry sport with you. Of course, I'm paraphrasing. But the meaning is the same in Katharine's
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7/3/03 - Weekend county football fixtures
THIS weekend's county football fixtures include: SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Bromyard Town v Droitwich Spa (N Jeynes); Inkberrow A Res v Perrywood (J Williams); Hallow WMC v Powick (D Kings); Martley Spurs v Henwick Academicals
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Nasty poker game
n Isabella and the Strange Death of Edward II by Paul Doherty (Constable & Robinson, £17.99) I WASN'T aware of anything strange in the way that Edward II died. Brutal, perhaps. He was carted off to Berkeley Castle and had a red hot poker shoved up
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Village post box has its own thatched roof
This attractive walk is a sort of figure-of-eight based on Inkberrow, so it's possible to do just half of it if you prefer to keep things short. But it's worth doing all of it if you can, perhaps taking a lunch break close to the halfway point at one
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Sir Bobby leads tributes to a football legend
SIR Bobby Robson led the tributes as a gathering of more than 500 people paid their respects to the late Sir Bert Millichip, former chairman of the Football Association, at Worcester Cathedral. The moving ceremony yesterday afternoon was attended by many
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Zach over the moon at signing
A FOOTBALL-mad Worcester youngster is shooting for the top after being signed by a professional side. Speedy winger Zach Dunn has been snapped up for Walsall FC's under-eights team after impressing scouts from the club's training academy. The eight-year-old
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Medics given germ war kit as terror fears grow
AMBULANCE bosses in Hereford and Worcester have ordered 50 chemical protection suits as part of preparations for a terrorist attack. Details emerged as the Government announced plans to simulate a "catastrophic incident" over the next few weeks. The chemical
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Skates on for village youngsters
YOUNGSTERS in Kempsey are a step nearer to being given a skateboarding ramp after permission was granted for a storage unit at the Plovers Rise playing fields. A previous application for a permanent skateboard ramp was turned down by a Malvern Hills planning
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Fair is just the job!
THOUSANDS of job seekers poured into the Guildhall, Worcester yesterday for the third annual Evening News Jobs and Careers Fair. Twenty-two organisations, covering everything from schools and colleges, to recruitment agencies and the Armed Forces, were
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Accident blackspot fears
WORRIES about three potential accident spots on the A449 have led a Powick councillor to put forward ideas for improving safety. "You see problems and put up with them and wonder why someone doesn't do something about it," said John Mason. "But there
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Harry raises £100,000 to aid Indian villages
A TIRELESS Stourport-on-Severn campaigner has raised almost £100,000 in less than a year for a huge life-saving water project in India, despite deteriorating health. Sixty-two-year-old accountant Harry Morris has toured the Midlands since last July talking
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Malvern RFC - Fixtures/Results - 2002/3 season
MIDLANDS ONE Saturday, March 15 Dunstablians v Malvern. Saturday, March 29 Malvern v Barkers Butts. Saturday, April 12 Bromsgrove v Malvern. RESULTS 31/8/02: RFU Senior Cup - Qualifying Round: Malvern 22, Old Laurentians 15. 7/9/02: RFU Senior Cup - Preliminary
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End to nurse help is worst news ever
MO Davidson thought she was going to die when she was told she had emphysema three years ago. The 62-year-old did not know much about her illness and had no idea how to live with it, until she was referred to Worcestershire's pulmonary rehabilitation
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Fight continues to save centre's
FORMER Worcester Mayor David Clark has warned that the fight to save the Lychgate Shopping Centre's historic name is far from over. On Saturday, The Evening News revealed that developer Tops Estates had agreed to perpetuate the name by calling the principal
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Play area pledge to Colletts Green
A PLEA for a children's playground at Colletts Green received a sympathetic hearing from Powick parish councillors this week. But they could make no promises, as the land in question did not belong to the parish council. Listening to the discussion was
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Direct payments a threat to post office
TENBURY Post Office could close if across-the-counter payment of pensions and benefits is handed over to banks and building societies. Local post offices depend upon pension and Social Security pay-outs to keep afloat and Malcolm Chase, Tenbury's postmaster
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My uncle was there
A HISTORIAN'S research into the fate of the Queen's Own Worcestershire Hussars at the Battle of Qatia in 1916 revived more local memories. The Evening News report described how John Watts, of Bromwich Road, has investigated all 102 names on the World
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2002/3 Season
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, March 8 Premier Division: Wolverhampton United v Malvern Town (2.45). Division One (South): Malvern Town Reserves v Ludlow Town Reserves (2.45). Saturday, March 15 Premier Division: Walsall Wood v Malvern
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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
DON'T forget to sort out any jumble for Janet this Saturday at Berrow Village Hall. All proceeds to County Air Ambulance. Will you please take any items to the hall during Saturday morning.
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BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 83328
JILL and Julie Moore are very kindly holding an Easter raffle at the Farmers Arms, Birtsmorton, in aid of the emergency appeal fund for the repairs to the west wall of Hollybush Church. The quotation for this work amounts to £25,000. Raffle prizes include
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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
THE service marking the Women's World Day of Prayer takes place at St James' Church at 7.30pm. The theme is 'Holy Spirit, Fill Us' and is planned by Christian women in Lebanon. The children of Callow End School choir will be taking part. The next meeting
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CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833297
TICKETS are still available for our concert at Castlemorton Church in aid of the Jubilee Bells Appeal. Come and enjoy the evening's entertainment and enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles. Phone Mrs C Hawick on (01684) 833607. Tickets are £5.
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CASTLEMORTON COMMON Correspondent: Mrs B Lebbon Tel: 01684 562503
THE Castlemorton social supper was a great success. A fine evening tempted folk to leave their firesides and televisions to join their friends for an evening of music and laughter, good food and a few bevvies. Med Snookes and his fellow musicians were
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
ANOTHER book fair is being staged at Powick Parish Hall on Sunday from 10.30am-4.30pm. Refreshments are also on sale. Powick Ramblers walked the eastern hams last Tuesday over a route of five miles beginning at Powick Church. The walk was led by David
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
A NEW monthly village coffee morning has been established, called - intriguingly - Curious Blend. The first one on February 27 was very well supported and the organisers were pleased to see so many people. Everyone is welcome to drop in to the Memorial
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Stage all set for Bryson's book
AN American's kind eye for the eccentricities of Britain form the basis of a show at Malvern Theatres. Bill Bryson's bestselling book Notes from a Small Island has been adapted for the stage. Steve Steen stars in the production, which comes to the Forum
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Music talk
MALVERN historian Dr John Harcup is giving a talk on Elgar, Music and Malvern, with photographic and musical illustrations, at the Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath, on Wednesday, March 12, at 7.30pm.
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Writers Circle launches book with public reading
MEMBERS of Malvern Writers Circle launched their new publication on Saturday with a public reading. Beginnings and Endings is an anthology of prose and poetry, with about 50 pieces by members of the circle. Lyttelton Well in Church Street was the venue
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Cityscape view
CITYSCAPE and landscape photographer Mervyn Roe is exhibiting at Paper Moon Caf. His Light at the End of the Tunnel exhibition of American cityscapes runs until April 12 at the caf, at Worcester Road, Malvern Link. The Birmingham born artist now lives
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Garden talk
ROY Lancaster, one of the most popular figures in gardening, is giving a talk at Malvern College. Mr Lancaster is one of the most famous modern-day plant-hunters, a prolific author of gardening books and one of the most popular TV presenters at shows
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Award winner
MALVERN artist Allison Neal has won three awards for prints. Allison, head of the School of Arts and Crafts at Malvern Hills College, has had work included in the National Print Exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London, which finished on Saturday. She
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City drunks are put on Black List
A BLACK List of Worcester's most persistent drunks was introduced by the city's magistrates and police at this time exactly 100 years ago. The setting up of such black lists by towns and cities nationwide was permitted by the new Licensing Act of 1903
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Landlords in trouble with the courts a century ago
TWO country pub landlords were in trouble with the courts this week 100 years ago. The Journal reported the cases from the Worcester County Petty Sessions:- "James Brown, licensee of the Fox and Hounds, Lulsley, was summonsed under the Child Messenger
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Time for reality in the fire service
LEADERS of the firefighters' union today rejected the latest pay offer that would have brought their three month-long dispute to an end. If they had accepted the offer, every full-time fireman would have, by July 2004, been paid £25,000 a year. This 16
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Dawn breaks for diva Beth
Golden-voiced diva Beth Orton will be drawing Worcester music fans down the A449 when she comes to Wolverhampton to promote her latest album, Daybreaker. The title of Beth's third studio album is, according to her, a "made-up word to describe the sun
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7/3/03 - Golf team dominates competition
STEVE Bradshaw, Wes Curtis and Paul Yorke have been team winners in both recent Winter Alliance Stableford Team competitions. In the first competition their fourth partner was David Harding and their team returned a score of 89 points. In the second competition
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7/3/03 - Victoria looking good
WITH the Malvern Hills Inter Club League season rapidly coming to a conclusion, it is fairly obvious that the honours now lie with only two clubs and maybe the top spot with only one. Malvern Victoria struck a purple patch that has stayed with them the
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7/3/03 - MCS move to the top
MATHON, Cradley & Storridge Mixed A team moved to the top of their Winter League Division with a fine 3-1 victory away to Droitwich Tennis Club. In fine conditions Janet Brown and Phil Toghill won a close opening match 7-5, 5-6, 6-1. Janet and Phil
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7/3/03 - Club event breaks 14 records
EIGHTY competitors set an impressive 138 new personal best times and 14 new records over the 10 events at the Ledbury and District Swim-ming Club's first championship of the season. New members took the opportunity to start their pb lists, and with a
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7/3/03 - Tight at the top of division three
ONE point separates the top three teams in Division Two of the Malvern Table Tennis League as the season approaches its climax. Wombats moved into second place after coming from behind to beat their Manor Park rivals, Rangers. Tony Birch was the star
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7/3/03 - Malvern stay up with the leaders
MALVERN Ladies gained yet another three points, keeping them near the top of Worcestershire Division Three, when they played Worcester Norton IV at Nunnery Wood. WORCESTER NORTON IV 2, MALVERN LADIES 3 Malvern just had the edge as both teams started strongly
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7/3/03 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Wolverhampton United v Malvern Town, Ledbury Town v Shawbury United, Kington Town v Bromyard Town. Division One South: Malvern Town Reserves v Ludlow Town Reserves. WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE
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A journey through time and space
n There is Sweet Music - English Choral Songs 1890-1950. The Cambridge Singers directed by John Rutter. THERE is something special about an entire recording of choral songs by different composers. Turn on your music machine and allow yourself to be transported
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7/3/03 - Semi date
MALVERN Town U18s WFA County Youth Cup semi-final against Sutton Coldfield will take place at Sutton Coldfield on Thursday, March 20, at 7.30pm. Town's next Midland Youth League fixture takes place at the Langland Stadium on Tuesday, when Alvechurch are
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The Angel Bros with Satnam Singh Review: Colwall Village Hall
SEVEN musicians were slotted precariously around almost 20 instruments of varying size on the finite stage at Colwall Village Hall last Friday. Making up the band's core were master of guitar, Dave Angel, his percussionist brother Keith and bhangra drum
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Uri Geller Review: Malvern Theatres
After 30 years under the spotlight, it would be no surprise if Uri Geller had lost some of the sparkle - and that seemed the case in Malvern. In recognising the mystical source of his success, Uri gave space to spoon bending and watch fixing but concentrated
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Un Ballo in Maschera Review: Malvern Theatres
An appreciative audience saw the Compangnia d'Opera Italiano di Milano perform Verdi's tale of passion, honour and revenge, Un Ballo in Maschera, on Thursday. The opera, based on the real life assassination of King Gustav III of Sweden, contains some
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Fundraisers tuck in
FISH and chip suppers will be the order of the day at two events in Upton next week. Both the town branch of the RNLI and the Friends of Upton Primary School are staging fundraisers on Friday, March 14. The RNLI event is at the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm
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Klobber goes on sale
TOYS, clothes and children's equipment will be on sale at Welland Village Hall next weekend. The Kids' Klobber event takes place on Saturday, March 15, at 10am for sellers and 11am for buyers. Coffee and home-made cakes will also be available. Proceeds
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Fasting order of day
A EUCHARIST service will be held at Upton Parish Church as part of the Diocesan Day of Prayer and Fasting on Saturday, March 15 at 10.30am. The service, including prayer and meditation, is being organised by the Upton Deanery of Anglican Churches. A lunch
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Catwalk event
A fashion show will be held at Upton CE Primary School for children aged up to 15. Fashion company Smartys will be staging a show of ex-chain store items at reduced prices on Tuesday at 7pm. The event is organised by the Friends of Upton Primary.
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Test for teams
THE questions will be flying thick and fast at a quiz night in Longdon to raise money for the village hall. The event takes place on Saturday, March 22 from 7.30pm to 11pm, at the hall. Teams of up to four people are permitted and entry is £10 per team
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7/3/03 - Rangers move away from table bottom
RANGERS travelled to Ledbury on Saturday and came away with a comfortable 3-1 victory. LEDBURY TOWN RES 1, MALVERN RANGERS 3 This completed the double over the young Ledbury side, having won 1-0 in September. Ranger have now collected ten points from
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£780 total no bluff
A CALL My Antiques Bluff night at Hanley Swan Village Hall raised £780 for St Richard's Hospice, organisers have announced.
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'When anyone says I'm pretty, I can't believe it'
There's no more respected actress working today in the film industry than Julianne Moore. The slim, luminous redhead is up there with the likes of Meryl Streep and Susan Sarandon, women who avoided any sex symbol packaging and have been allowed to shine
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Think positive, talk the town up!
THE issue of Great Malvern town centre is the subject of regular and too often negative missives submitted to the letters pages of the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter. I can assure readers Malvern Hills District Council and other interested organisations
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7/3/03 - Roberts inspires Express victory
EXPRESS made the trip to Droitwich for this Sunday Division Two game, arrived slightly late and were still taking to the field as the game kicked off. EXEL STAR & GARTER 2, EXPRESS 3 Their lack of preparation was apparent as they were caught cold
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This insanity has to stop
While those of us fortunate enough to have decent jobs may be able to absorb the vastly above inflation rise in Council Tax for the third year running, I still find it difficult to come to terms with the fact that if I spend my money improving my home
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7/3/03- Powick bow out
POWICK entertained Archdales in this Nursing Cup semi-final and against a much higher-graded team put in a creditable performance. POWICK 0, ARCHDALES 2 Powick made a couple of early chances when Steve Hadley crossed for Nick Pullen to head just wide
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7/3/03 - Radar in struggle
THIS was a disappointing performance from Radar who struggled throughout the 90 minutes against a well organised Kays side. MALVERN RADAR 3, KAYS 5 Radar took the lead when Gary Harman swung over a corner and Nick King jumped highest to head in from close
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7/3/03 - Keyz fold after break
KEYZ RM went from one extreme to the other in this mid-table clash at Little Perdiswell. ST JOHNS SPORTS 5, KEYZ RM 3 St Johns started at a fast pace but Keyz held firm and began to take control of midfield. Following a mix up in the home defence, Simon
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Peace shattered
SPRING is on its way again and with it the flocks of noisy light aircraft that regularly use the space over the Malverns as their play area. Last Sunday should have been an idyllic spring day, warm, sunny, full of bird song and the sounds of the countryside
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Rotary thanks
The Rotary Club of Ledbury would like to thank people who supported the 'Mobilise a Million Walk' for polio. Thanks to their generosity enough money was raised to buy 5,000 doses of polio vaccine, using the matching funds available from Bill Gates and
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What a wizard of a school day
PUPILS at Swan Lane First School celebrated World Book Day yesterday by coming to school dressed as their favourite book characters. Popular choices among the youngsters were characters from Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings but some chose to dress in
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We should put a stop to this madness
I was dismayed to read in the Ledbury Reporter (February 28) that, based on a show of hands from a tiny, unrepresentative minority at a recent public meeting, the ghastly idea of defacing Ledbury's Market House with a modern lift and stairway "has taken
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A church active in global issues
I FIND the letter from B J Meadows and J B Haslett (Your Letters, February 28) intemperate in the extreme. The writer of Thought for the Week (February 21) is among Malvern's most respected church leaders, although your correspondents, writing as they
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Friends are special
MALVERN'S newest centenarian will celebrate his 100th birthday with friends from around the UK and abroad today (Friday). Reg Weedon is well known in Malvern for his many years as a hotelier and the founder of several societies and clubs. Today, friends
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Council backs a tax increase
A COUNCIL Tax rise of four per cent was approved this week by Malvern Hills District Council. The rise is equivalent to an increase of £4.03, to £104.79, for an average band D property. However, the total tax bill will be a lot higher, because of precepts
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Villagers ready to fight grid plan
residents of Welland and Castlemorton are mounting a campaign to stop the introduction of cattle grids and fencing on and around the Malvern Hills. The Malvern Hills Conservators plan to introduce 18 grids with associated fencing to enable livestock to
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School bell breaks an 80-year silence
THE bell at Welland Primary School rang out again for the first time in 80 years. A £900 modern refurbishment has been carried, courtesy of funding from the village Jubilee Committee, now known as the Friends of Little Malvern and Welland. The system
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Snape targets quick return
JOHN Snape believes Worcester City's title chances have been damaged by too many draws but has not ruled out a late challenge to leaders Tamworth. The midfielder, ecovering from a groin operation this week, predicts a shoot-out with Chippenham Town and
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Festival welcomes homeless
A CHARITY formed to help homeless young adults in Malvern has become part of the Festival Housing Group. Malvern Hills Homeless Young Adults Trust and Festival have secured permission from the Charity Commission for the switch. MHHYAT will join the Partnership
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Bickerton on four under par
WORCESTERSHIRE'S John Bickerton completed a one-under-par second round of 71 in the Dubai Desert Classic today. This gave the Droitwich professional a two-round total of four-under-par 140 -- six shots behind clubhouse leaders Mikko Ilonen of Finland
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Basement boys will test Bulls -- Turner
KETTERING Town arrive at Hereford United tomorrow (3pm) with a better chance of escaping from Alcatraz than the clutches of the Nationwide Conference relegation zone. But Poppies manager Carl Shutt insists they can still claw their way to safety despite
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Consistency the key for Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Ian Britton is preparing for tomorrow's trip to Rochdale (3pm) by telling his players they must become more consistent if they intend to clinch at least a play-off spot in the Nationwide League Division Three. After two damaging
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Read's legacy will live on
BROMSGROVE Rovers are still coming to terms with Ashley Read's death ahead of their Dr Martens Western Division clash at Bedworth United tomorrow (3pm). But joint manager Gary Hackett said they intended to draw strength from the positive outlook Read
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Another blank day for Robins
EVESHAM United will once again be idly kicking their heels at 3pm tomorrow. The Robins have been the victim of numerous postponements and rearranged fixtures this season and had their Dr Martens Western Division game at Cinderford Town rained off in midweek
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Elgar's Falstaff is planned at Forum
CHANDOS Symphony Orchestra will be performing works by four composers at a concert in Malvern. The first half of the concert is given over to three prolific and dynamic 20th Century composers. Malcolm Arnold's Peterloo Overture is joined on the programme
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A familiar face returns for concert
FRIENDS of the Upton Jazz Festival have organised a concert at Hanley Castle. The Sammy Rimington/John Petters New Orleans All Stars will be the guest performers at Hanley Castle High School on Friday, March 14 from 8pm. Clarinettist and saxophonist Sammy
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Irish night
MALVERN singer-songwriter Clive John will be providing the music at the Abbey Hotel's Irish Night on Wednesday. Tickets for the event, which also includes a grand buffet, are £15 and are available by ringing 01684 892332. Clive is also performing at the
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Jazz dates
POOLBROOK'S Three Horseshoes hosts Abbey Jazz on Monday from 8.30pm. Pianist Roger Heeley, trumpeter Jon Stone, clarinettist Dick Chapman and double bassist Len Thwaites will be playing. Admission is free and raffle will also be held. A different Abbey
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7/3/03 - Consistency the key for Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Ian Britton is preparing for tomorrow's trip to Rochdale (3pm) by telling his players they must become more consistent if they intend to clinch at least a play-off spot in the Nationwide League Division Three. After two damaging
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7/3/03 - Town set for return to action
MALVERN Town travel to Willenhall tomorrow (Saturday) where they play Wolverhampton United in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division (2.45pm). Town are desperate to get back into action following a period that has seen them play only
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7/3/03 - Poor decisions put pressure on
MALVERN failed to ease the threat of Midlands One relegation despite a fair performance against third-placed Whitchurch. MALVERN 15pts, WHITCHURCH 20pts Playing with a wind at their backs in the first half, the home side dominated but the strong Whitchurch
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7/3/03 - Two goals for Hooper
MALVERN Town reserve team managers Paul Pallet and Dave Oakley took the opportunity to give members of the first team squad a run out against Bridgnorth Town Reserves in the West Midlands League Division One (South) at the Langland Stadium on Saturday
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Swan Board... and the debts rumoured to be £180,000
HAS the Swan Theatre Board been playing a cynical, political game? Was their bid to run our theatre a delaying tactic designed to upset its rescue? Surely they have some answers to give the people of Worcester. When they called their public meeting on
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Disposal of the city's theatre is a classic Tory tactic
IT is a classic Tory tactic to try and sell you something that you already have. Twenty years ago it was the gas and electricity utility companies and today it's the Swan Theatre. Worcester had a high quality, professional theatre for more than 30 years
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The Swan deserves a better obituary...
I WAS very sad, and not a little angry, after reading Monday's Phillpott File (Evening News, March 3). Forget the party politics - the Swan Theatre simply deserves a better obituary. The Swan Theatre does not belong only to Worcester, but is, or rather
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Memorial to poet highlight of event
PREPARATIONS were being made 50 years ago for the first Malvern Literary Festival. One of the highlights was to be a memorial to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, one of England's greatest women poets, who spent most of her early life at Hope End, between Colwall
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'Help me find my lost aunt'
A GLOUCESTER woman is hoping to trace her long-lost aunt, who she thinks may have lived in the Malvern area. Marilyn Morley wants to trace Margaret Ethel Thompson, her mother's elder sister, who was born in Putney in 1921. "Although I know that Margaret
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Tales of Uncle Fred and the mysteries of life and death...
JUST in case you were wondering, there is life after death, or so I am informed by former police officer turned medium, Keith Charles. Keith sees dead people. He sees them all the time, and they give him messages to pass on to loved ones left behind.
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Nothing new in tax rises
THE iniquities of the ever-increasing Council Tax are being roundly condemned by some this year, but a look back at the Malvern Gazette 50 years ago shows that rising tax levels is nothing new. Local rate is up by 1/8 but county increase is mainly responsible
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Bob puts names to soccer faces
BOB Croucher of Christchurch, Dorset, writes to Malvern Memories with regard to the ADEX FC picture, published on Friday, January 27. Mr Croucher, Audrey Jones and Gwen Richards have compiled a list of names for the players. They are: (back, from left
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago A change has been made at the Unicorn Hotel during the past few days in the removal of the wall which faced the Caf Royal. Now the space is open and the appearance of this part of Belle Vue Terrace has been decidedly improved. Another improvement
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A tale of love
TALK To Her (Hablo con Ella) (15), the latest film from Spanish director Pedro Almodvar, is being given a one-night showing at The Forum. Almodvar brings us a touching and beautifully-photographed story about two men who fall in love with different women
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Whats on in Worcester.
Until April 6: A view of China in the 1920s, at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum. For further information telephone Julien Parsons on 01242 237431. March 8-May 3: Exhibition by Alan Smith of his new Ellipsis Series, at Worcester City Art Gallery &
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Fiddler to put sparkle in anniversary
MALVERN Light Opera Society celebrates its diamond anniversary with a production of the well-loved musical Fiddler on the Roof. Set in 1905, in a small Jewish village in Tzarist Russia, the story revolves around the dairyman Tevye and his attempts to
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Brekete to get Market Theatre jumping
THE best in African dance will get the audience at Ledbury's Market Theatre jumping. Brekete will be at the venue tomorrow (Saturday) at 8pm armed with traditional dances, including the South African welly dance, and colourful costumes. Dancers are drawn
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Heart's desire in words and music
A LIGHTHEARTED look at what makes us tick is being staged in Malvern. Love is a Many Splendoured Thing brings together the talents of Ad Hoc Theatre Group and the Bransford Singers. It will be a gentle look at love as seen through the eyes of many famous
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7/3/03 - Muddy marvels
THERE was nothing to choose between these two teams on a quagmire of a pitch last Sunday. OLD HALESONIANS 7pts, MALVERN U15S 7pts The home team paid Malvern the compliment of rating this as their key game of the season, and there was plenty of passion
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What's on
Theatre March Until 15-Cooper! Not like that like This with Jerome Flynn at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277. 8-Brekete, African music & dance ensemble at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 8pm
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7/3/03 - Rhodes is on the spot
THE final Worcestershire Cricket Society event of the winter takes place on Tuesday (March 11), when the speaker will be Steve Rhodes, Worcestershire and former England wicketkeeper. In a career for Worcestershire CCC covering 18 seasons to date, Steve
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Flexi-working seminar success for Malvern
MORE than 70 people attended a flexible working seminar at the Abbey Hotel, Malvern. The seminar explored remote, mobile, flexible and home-working solutions that can improve the productivity of businesses. Alwyn Davies, cabinet member for sustainability
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High technology on show at county festival
VISITORS to the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Business Festival can see metal sculptures, learn how to make steel swimming pools and even view an actual part that was used on the Mars exploration module. All this will be on offer in the dedicated Manufacturing
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Arc of military triumph
n Joan Of Arc: A Military Leader by Kelly Devries (Sutton, £7.99) THE career of the saviour of France lasted barely a year. Betrayed by her countrymen and burned at the stake by the English invader, the story of The Maid is a legend that gains intensity
