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Lorry driver tells of loud explosion
A LORRY driver has told of "a white flash and a really loud explosion" when a stolen car driven by a 14-year-old smashed into his vehicle. The second day of the inquest into the death of John Smith of Clare Road, Malvern, also heard of the carnage that
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And mum comes too !!
A man celebrating his golden wedding anniversary will be accompanied by his 95-year-mother. The couple, who have revealed the secret of their long and happy marriage is not to argue, are celebrating 50 years of marriage today. Pamela Faulkner and her
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Police name dead crash victim
POLICE have named the man killed in a road accident in Claines on Wednesday. Delton Roy Horner, aged 32, from West Pathway, Harbourne, Birmingham, died when his Ford Escort collided with a concrete road sign on the A449 at the turning for Blackpole, Worcester
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Business festival: Electricity firm sparks success
THE most outstanding businesses in and Worcestershire and Herefordshire have been honoured at a glittering awards ceremony. About 300 people gathered to watch the winners step up to the podium at Malvern Theatres, Malvern, last night. The black-tie gala
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Water, water everywhere!
ONE of the things which makes this walk so enjoyable is water: it's everywhere, and that means lots of birds. The River Severn is the most obvious watery asset, and the best place to look for species such as kingfisher. There are huge flocks of Canada
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MAFF more worried about the headlines
A REPORT analysing the Government's handling of the foot-and-mouth crisis has not provided any new answers, according to a Worcestershire farmer. Richard Jordan, who was chairman of the Worcestershire National Farmers' Union at the time of the epidemic
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Battle for walk in Bill's memory
THE widow of a Powick rambler who spent years fighting to get a riverside walk for the parish is now hoping it will become her husband's memorial. Bill Ash, who founded Powick Parish Ramblers with his wife, Pat, had hoped to see his dream fulfilled before
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Jobs to be axed at BT
WORKERS at Hereford's BT call centre, facing closure next year, received a further blow last week with the announcement the company was moving some of its work to India. With 77 of the 120 jobs at the centre already under the axe, news that BT is to expand
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Tax set at seven times the rate of inflation
HEREFORDSHIRE'S council tax has been set at seven times the rate of inflation. But it took four rounds of voting for Herefordshire Council to pass a 14.5 per cent rise. And that was after the Tories offered a 12 per cent alternative - with savings found
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Alert to county drivers as work on roads goes on
ROADWORKS along a major road look set to continue frustrating commuters. Temporary traffic lights are already in place along the A4103 at Bransford Bridge, near Worcester, but the council has warned motorists the road will soon have to close for almost
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Man facing raid charges
A 33-year-old man has been charged with four counts of robbery following a series of incidents in the last three weeks. Alan Brooks, of no fixed address is due to appear before Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday, March 18. Robbery alleged Brooks has been
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Decision on flood defence scheme met with jubilation
JUBILANT campaigners broke open the champagne to celebrate the Government's decision to fund a flood defence scheme for a Worcester's Hylton Road. The decision, reported in the Evening News yesterday, was announced by Floods Minister Elliot Morley in
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Funeral of care home owner
A HORSE-drawn hearse led a funeral procession through the streets of Worcester yesterday. The funeral of Anthony Davidson was held at St George's Roman Catholic Church, in Sansome Place, at 2pm. He was 61 years old. After the hour-long service the procession
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CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
THIS month everyone attending the Castlemorton Gardening Club lecture will have a special treat. No worrying about planting seeds, pruning, slugs or snails, we shall just sit back and enjoy the fruits of someone else's labours. We are delighted to welcome
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PAUNTLEY Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
ON Sunday in St John the Evangelist Church, Pauntley, the parish communion will be at 11am with the Rev Michael Ward. Looking ahead to Easter Day and the traditional lilies, Mrs Anne Solesbury (Newent 820230) would be pleased to hear from anyone who would
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
WITH a staggering 52 points, Wendy Fowler swept the board to win the Darley Cup for the WI member gaining the most points overall at Staunton & District WI's 33rd annual spring show. Anne Vaughan Davis was awarded the Ursula Groves-Smith Cup for the
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Debut novel seen as next Harry Potter
A DEBUT novel by a former Ledbury schoolboy is tipped to follow in the footsteps of the Harry Potter phenomenon. Malvern-raised author Graham Gardner has received a six-figure advance for Inventing Elliot, his debut novel, which is being printed in several
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Club's display
FLOWERS, animals and other images rendered in cross-stitch by members of Malvern Cross-Stitch Club have gone on display at Upton-upon-Severn Library. The club, which is now in its fifth year and meets at Somers Park Church on the second Monday of every
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God's creations
AN exhibition of new work by Droitwich artist Ann Thistlethwaite has gone on show. The Glory of God's Creations reflects the artist's love of the countryside and is on display at the Bevere Vivis Gallery in Worcester until March 31. The artist is a former
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Baking workshop
A HANDS-ON baking workshop with top chef Dan Lepard is on offer in Wellington Heath. Dan, writer of the Guild of Food writers' Cookery Book of the Year 2000, will be passing on top tips at Hope End on Thursday, March 20 between 10am and 4pm. The workshop
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Young dancers put through their paces
YOUNG dancers from all over the area converged on a Malvern school to show off their moves. Dyson Perrins CE High School played host to the Malvern Schools' Dance Festival, now in its ninth year. Last week's event was the most successful yet, attracting
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Ready for fresh night of laughter
IT doesn't seem two years since we last anticipated a night of Comic Relief fun. But, here we are, ready to take whatever laughter Lenny Henry and his fund-raising celebrity mates can throw at us, and preparing to give in return. No matter what's left
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It's all red-iculous
FACE-pulling, head-shaving, leg-waxing and eating 35 litres of ice cream are on the menu for thousands of people as the two counties goes crazy with fun and comic capers for Red Nose Day. Nine-year-old Defford schoolboy Jamie Davenport's contribution
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Tell us how you'll mark Red Nose Day
ARE you taking part in Comic Relief Red Nose Day on Friday, March 14? We, at the Worcester Evening News, want to cover as many local events as possible, so let us know what you'll be up to by emailing: wenedit@thisisworcester, or writing to: Comic Relief
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14/3/03 - Crackpots go through
TWO Colwall teams have won through to the semi-finals of the Malvern Table Tennis League's handicap competition. Crackpots E gained a convincing victory over Juniors C with a major contribution from Colin Dolding, who won all his games with ease. Colin
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14/3/03 - Narrow defeat for Malvern
MALVERN Chess Club played at home in the Worcestershire County League Division One and narrowly lost to Worcester City 2 - 3 . Worcester had white on the odd boards. Individual results are as follows. 1) B Turner , E Myers ; 2) G Herbert 0, A Taylor 1
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14/3/03 - Malvern win first Hills tournament
THE first ever Malvern Hills District Hockey tournament took place at The Chase school's community-use Astro-Turf Pitch on Sunday. Three teams took part in the tournament to hold the title of 'Best team in the District'. The tournament was open to mixed
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14/3/03 - Another gold for Anna
WORLD Champion Anna Bailey (Old Wrecks) of Hanley Swan was on good form in the final Grand Prix event of the season. Rowing in the Women's 50-59 class at the Nottingham Indoor Rowing Championships on Sunday she produced a time of 7.11.1, her best following
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14/3/03 - Four Ledbury members gain Midland District times
LEDBURY ASC swimmers proved their worth at the first weekend of County Championships held in Wolverhampton. In one of the most difficult races, the 200m butterfly, all five entrants won awards with George Bennion taking the nine years title, setting the
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Season starts with a bang . . .
CLAY pigeons will soon start flying, and exploding, in the skies near Upton. The weekend season begins tomorrow (Saturday) at South Worcester Shooting Ground at Pigeon House Farm. The shooting ground opened in 1987 and is situated on open farmland close
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Birthday for branch
THE Upton branch of Macmillan Cancer Relief celebrated its tenth anniversary this week. In the decade it has been in existence, the branch has raised nearly £70,000. Members celebrated with a dinner at the White Lion, High Street, on Wednesday. Chairman
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Local wine is sent to France
WINE from Tiltridge Vineyard in Upton will grace French tables as part of a promotion of British food and drink. Bottles of the vineyard's Huxelrebe 2000 were shipped to an international real estate event in Cannes last week by regional food group Heart
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Bones found
POLICE were alerted after people in Upton came across what they thought were human bones. A group of locals found a hip bone and a leg bone in a field just off Rectory Road at about 6pm last Sunday. The bones were taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital
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Growing interest
A GARDENERS' Market will be held at Upton Church Room tomorrow (Saturday), from 9.30am to 1pm. A variety of unusual and traditional plants will be on sale. Admission is free.
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Council's last meeting
THE next meeting of Hanley Castle Parish Council is on Thursday, March 20, at Hanley Castle High School. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and is the last before the elections in May. Anyone interested in standing for election should contact the clerk, Ann
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Date set for litter pick
HANLEY Castle's Parish Litter Collection Day is on Saturday, March 29. Anyone wanting to help is asked to meet at 10am at Hanley Swan Village Green or Hanley Castle, outside the Three Kings. The day is being organised by Hanley Castle Parish Council.
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Unveiling designs
KEITH Southall will be talking about garden design at the next meeting of Upton-upon-Severn Garden Club on Thursday, March 27. All are welcome to the meeting, which is at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall, Old Street.
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Actor thanked for support
ON behalf of Compassion in World Farming, I would like to thank the many people of Malvern who, despite the very cold, wet and windy day (Saturday), took time to sign our petitions against the live animal export trade, and other major concerns regarding
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Marina plan needs work
THERE are two related aspect to Walton Marine Sales Ltd's proposed development. The first is a doubling of the capacity of Upton Marina by excavation in an adjacent riverside field. The second is the building of a "Holiday Village". This latest outline
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14/3/03 - St Peters and Bell Inn 98 throw out the form book
THE shocks of the day in The Soccer Site Malvern Football League were undoubtedly St Peters victory over third in the table Talbot Head and Bell Inn 98's defeat of high-riding Club AC 30. Prior to this match St Peters had not managed to gain even a point
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14/3/03 - Rangers see Tipton limp off
RANGERS travelled to a very wet but perfectly playable Broomy Hill, Hereford, for this recently contrived Division One South League Cup fixture. HINTON 4, MALVERN RANGERS 0 Within the opening 10 minutes Rangers lost the services of skipper Mark Tipton
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Work together
I AM a frequent user of the Malvern Library and at one time made use of the computer help provided there by LearnDirect. I did not find any real interference between the two. Indeed, with the comprehensive supply of computer books in the library, the
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14/3/03 - Brace for Ratcliffe
A BEN Ratcliffe brace, one goal either side of half-time, put Anchor Falcons well on their way to a deserved victory at Little Perdiswell on Sunday in this Division Four encounter. RM DEARS LEAP 0, ANCHOR FALCONS 3 Following a 3-3 draw the previous Sunday
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14/3/03 - Extra time victory for second time
FOR the second consecutive round of the Bernard Finnegan Cup Express needed extra time to get through, despite on this occasion being the far more imaginative and attacking team. ARCHDALES RESERVES 3, EXPRESS 4 (AET) With a strong wind blowing from one
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Horse sense
I WOULD like to voice my opposition to Government plans to introduce "passports" for the UK's 850,000 horses. These proposals would see the creation of an identity scheme for all equine animals in the country and is yet enough another example of worthless
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14/3/03 - Junior Soccer Scene ...
MALVERN United entertained Bromyard in their latest game in the Mercian U14 league and it was Bromyard who started the brighter going 1-0 up after 12 minutes. MALVERN UNITED 4, BROMYARD TOWN JUNIORS 4 From the restart Tom Ferguson sent Dave Reynolds on
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Opinion
LITTER seems to be a fact of life and yet it is one of the few ways in which everyone can, easily and at no cost, improve their environment. Our correspondent opposite sums up the depressing sight that greets many visitors to the Malvern area, but the
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Thought for the Week
OUR world trade and economic systems are violent. Those with no power are mercilessly exploited. As we come to the end of Fairtrade Fortnight, do you ever think about the people who produce the food you buy in the shops? Much of it comes from people far
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Barton seeking strong finish
MANAGER John Barton admits he will be seething if Worcester City succumb to another lame end to a season. The St George's Lane boss has twice seen his side slump to eighth place finishes in the Dr Martens Premier Division and is determined to avoid making
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Spragg springs to victory
Brockamin regular Mike Spragg went one better than his previous week's runner up spot when he won the latest open on his favourite venue by a comfortable margin. After a number of near misses Spragg hammered the rest of the opposition when he successfully
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Four-point haul is Turner target
GRAHAM Turner has set his Hereford United side a target of four points from their next two games to stay on course for a Nationwide Conference play-off spot. The Bulls face a difficult trip to the Yorkshire coast tomorrow for a clash with Scarborough
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All the latest movies and where to catch them
CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND (15) Odeon, Worcester 2.15, 5.00, 8.00. UCI Merry Hill (12.30 Sat/Sun), 3.15, 6.00, 8.45 THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE (15) Texan professor Dr David Gale (Kevin Spacey), a staunch opponent of the death penalty, finds himself on
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Passion in the music for jazz singer
ONE of the UK's leading jazz vocalists, Clare Teal, will be singing at Malvern Theatres later this month. Although still a relatively new arrival on the jazz circuit, Clare Teal is already a very accomplished jazz singer and is also in demand as a co-writer
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ESO hosts youth course
YOUNGSTERS keen to improve their orchestral abilities are being invited to join a weekend course hosted by the English Symphony Orchestra. Children who have mastered an instrument to at least grade IV are welcome to take part in the event at the Downs
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Clive's gig at hotel
SINGER-songwriter Clive John is performing at the Malvern Hills Hotel, opposite British Camp, on Monday.
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14/3/03 - Rallying call from Britton ahead of Cambridge test
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Ian Britton has issued a rallying call to his promotion-chasing troops ahead of tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium (3pm). He has told them that the forthcoming spell
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14/3/03 - Pressure mounts for run-in
MALVERN Rugby Club travel to high-riding Dunstablians tomorrow (Saturday) knowing that the first XV must try to pull an unexpected win out of the hat if they are to secure Midlands One status for next season. With the number of clubs to be relegated still
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Fighting fund
THERE'S no money in the public kitty for Worcestershire Royal Hospital's urgent upgrades but the Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced lots of pennies for the war. I simply don't understand the logic. A L EASTWOOD, Worcester.
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The bottom line
WHAT to do in the event of a terrorist gas or biological attack? Simple. Find yourself a quiet place, sit on a comfortable chair, put your head between your legs and kiss your backside goodbye. Unless, of course, you happen to be a politician where, no
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14/3/03 - Five gymnasts in county squad
FIVE gymnasts from Malvern Hills Competition Club have gained places in the Hereford and Worcester county squad. Charlotte Lechmere, Sophie Loader, Sylvia Moeskops, Bryony Raine and Hayley Smith were successful following trials held in Hereford. The second
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Post office closures hitting the elderly
TONY Blair's Government is continuing with the closures of local post offices. Even though the banks are frequently closing their smaller branches, Blair & Co are suggesting pensioners and the less fortunate should open bank accounts as one of the
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14/3/03 - Win seals promotion
A YOUNG Malvern Ladies team took the points for promotion in this top of the table clash between the second and third placed teams in the Worcestershire League Division Three. STOURPORT III 1, MALVERN LADIES 3 Malvern took an early lead when Emily Price
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Will the councillor give cash to charity?
CONGRATULATIONS to Councillor Tom Wells for having the courage of his convictions by voting against the above-inflation pay rise that Malvern Hills Councillors have just awarded themselves. Through your paper, Coun Wells advises the electorate that, with
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Thanks for your letter about The Swan, Mr Luff. Now give us your views on war
I MUST congratulate Peter Luff, my MP, for his letter in the Evening News regarding the Swan Theatre and who's to blame for its demise. I wish he, and our other local MPs of both parties, would write letters to your newspaper justifying their position
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14/2/03 - Holloway looking for title with City
JON Holloway has exorcised the ghosts of a disappointing first year with City but still has a score to settle in terms of winning the Dr Martens Premier Division. The 27-year-old has twice come close with Gloucester and Bath only to be denied at the death
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Pair's devotion pays off
A COUPLE who have devoted their lives to a Malvern church have it to thank for their golden wedding. Not only is it where Terry and Elizabeth Blake have devoted much of their time together over the past 50 years - it is where they met all those years
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Tour de force
A STUNNING ensemble cast, including Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert and Emmanuelle Beart, appears in 8 Women (15), one of the most acclaimed of recent French films, described as a tour de force of wit and wisdom. 8 Women is showing for one night only
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Award winning film
THE Magdalene Sisters (15), which won the Golden Lion at last year's Venice Film Festival, comes to Malvern Cinema for a week from tonight (Friday). The film tells the story of three Irish girls who have been incarcerated in one of the Catholic Church's
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All the latest gigs and where to find them
March 15: Daniel J Lewis, Sketchley's Social Club, Worcester; Trax, Barbourne Ex-Servicemen's Club, Worcester. March 16: Barry Vincent, Barbourne Ex-Servicemen's Club, Worcester; Tom Marr, The Swan Inn, Barbourne, Worcester. March 21: Kevin Malloy, The
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A guide to what's on near you
March 15: Droitwich Concert Club - Panocha Quartet at Droitwich Spa Methodist Church. Tickets available on door or telephone 01905 775246. March 16: The Big Chris Barber Band - 50th anniversary tour at The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. Box Office 01684 295074
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A guide to what's on near you
Until March 15: Cooper! Not Like That Like This, starring Jerome Flynn at Malvern Festival Theatre. Box Office 01684 892277. March 12-29: Gap Theatrical Productions Ltd present Go And Play Up Your Own End, featuring Malcolm Stent and Don Maclean at Alexandra
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The best from top shows
SONGS and dances from four of the most popular West End shows will be performed by school pupils. Young performers from Hanley Castle High School are preparing to take part in its Musical Workshop Extravaganza. The show, which is open to the public, will
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14/3/03 - No disgrace in defeat
MALVERN started this cup game with the current league leaders fearful that the gap between them would result in another heavy defeat. MALVERN U17S 7pts, HEREFORD GREYHOUND U17s 34pts Whilst the scoreline would suggest this to be the end result, Malvern
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14/3/03 - Malvern U14s miss out on final
TWO tries from Bromsgrove late in the second half of this well contested and well supported North Midlands Plate semi-final were enough to kill off the Pirates' hopes of reaching the regional finals at Ledbury next month. BROMSGROVE U14s 29pts, MALVERN
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And the winners were...
Best Service Company, sponsored by Hewett Recruitment - Rabjohns Business and Tax Advisers, Worcester. New Business Start-Up, sponsored by I-Revolution Whitefoot Forward, Hartlebury, near Droitwich. Small Business of the Year, sponsored by the Food and
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Firm's offering service that is really needed
FORWARD planning is the key to success, according to the winner of the Business Start-Up category in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Business Festival Awards. Whitefoot Forward is a document storage and record management company on the Hartlebury
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Company has double reason to celebrate
THE winner of the Community Business of the Year category in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Business Festival Awards has a double reason to celebrate. As well as walking away with the top prize in its category, the Borrowers Toy Library, in Malvern
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Classic tragedy gets the modern treatment
AN actress who once close to hitting the big time comes to Malvern Theatres to portray the tragic heroine in the Duchess of Malfi. After three years off stage, Janet McTeer returned to perform under the direction of Phyllida Lloyd with the National Theatre's
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Local talent
THE annual Herefordshire County Drama Festival is back. Amateur groups from across the county will perform a series of one-act plays from Wednes-day to Saturday, March 22 at Hereford's Courtyard arts centre. Admission to all 7pm performances is £5. An
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What's on
Theatre March 14-Sir Thomas Allen performs Beethoven at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £10-£22. Box office (01684) 892277. 14-A Different View by Derek and Sue Francis at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7pm. £5 from (01905) 422429 or Ledbury Books
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Joy as county festival is great success
THE second annual Herefordshire and Worcestershire Business Festival has exceeded all expectations. An estimated 2,000 people flocked to the Three Counties Showground yesterday for the festival, which saw 110 companies and organisations from all over
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Joy as county festival is great success
THE second annual Herefordshire and Worcestershire Business Festival has exceeded all expectations. An estimated 2,000 people flocked to the Three Counties Showground yesterday for the festival, which saw 110 companies and organisations from all over
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Jim's Best Mate's a marvel!
WORCESTERSHIRE'S favourite racehorse galloped into Gold Cup folklore with an emphatic victory at Cheltenham yesterday. Best Mate became the first horse since L'Escargot in 1971 to take back-to-back victories and one of racing's most coveted trophies -
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Man, 24, kicked staff nurse
A MAN turned from a "mouse into a lion" when he kicked a staff nurse in the chest after taking too much medication. At Worcester Magistrates Court yesterday, Faisal Ali admitted attacking staff nurse Darren Carthew at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on
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Henry hands out expert advice
PEOPLE eager to have their treasures valued by Worcester's own antiques experts packed out the Guildhall last night. Henry Sandon, the former curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum at Royal Worcester Porcelain and his son Jon - both presenters on the BBC's
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Samurai threat at loud party
A DROITWICH man threatened a neighbour with a Samurai sword after becoming incensed by the noise coming from a St Valentine's party she was hosting. Nicholas Merry - who had been given advance warning about the event - threatened to smash up the stereo
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'Fantasist' set fire to flat
A man who started a fire in a block of flats in Malvern has been termed "a manipulative fantasist" by a judge and jailed for four years. It was an act of extreme folly and danger, said Judge Andrew Geddes, and it was only good fortune that the owner of
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Doc 'still waiting for reply to letter'
A CONSULTANT who wrote to Worcestershire's health chiefs 16 months ago about problems in the county's hospitals says he is still waiting for a reply. Reg Johnstone, a consultant anaesthetist at Kidderminster and Alexandra Hospitals and a Wyre Forest District
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Police urge vigilance to deter frauds
HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to put chains on their doors and to challenge callers for official identification before allowing them in to their homes. The warning follows a spate of incidents where thieves have attempted to con their way into people's
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Generous Crook's kind gift
A GENEROUS jeweller has proved "the world is not full of bad people". Bill Crook was touched by the story of a 21-year-old Stourport-on-Severn sailor whose room was ransacked by burglars shortly after he had left for the Gulf earlier this year. And now
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Bus service blast by council chiefs
FED-UP council chiefs have asked the Department of Transport to investigate "totally unacceptable" bus services in Wyre Forest. A long-running catalogue of complaints about dropped services and buses not turning up or running late has fired councillors
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There's always plenty on the menu at this city school
A WHOLE new world of school dinners has opened up at a Worcester special school since members of the sixth form started cooking. Seven pupils, aged 16 to 19, are involved in the Tuesday culinary sessions at Manor Park School, choosing their recipes from
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Anger over parcels for the troops
FRIENDS and relatives of soldiers who have gone out to the Middle East are being overcharged to send them parcels of treats, it has been claimed. A Malvern couple are among those joining protests made to the Ministry of Defence over the newly increased
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Collect a copy
RESIDENTS who have not received the latest edition of The Wychavon Magazine can collect a copy from the district council's One-Stop-Shops in Droitwich, Pershore and Evesham. The magazine should have been delivered inside their free local paper or by post
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Jamie's a big Comic day pull
FACE-pulling, head-shaving, leg-waxing and eating 35 litres of ice cream are on the menu for thousands of people as the two counties goes crazy with fun and comic capers for Red Nose Day. Nine-year-old Defford schoolboy Jamie Davenport's contribution
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2002/3 Season
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, March 15 Premier Division: Walsall Wood v Malvern Town (2.45). Division One (South): Malvern Town Reserves v Mahal (2.45). Tuesday, March 18 Premier Division: Brierley & Hagley v Malvern Town (7.45)
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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
A TREMENDOUS effort by Janet and her helpers raised the fantastic amount of £500 during the jumble sale for the County Air Ambulance during last Saturday afternoon at Berrow Village Hall. A big thank you to everyone who supported this worthwhile charity
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
HE next session of Young Colwall Players begins on Saturday, March 22 at 10am in the Jean Simon Room at the village hall. A concert in aid of St Michael's Hospice will take place in Colwall Village Hall on Thursday, March 20 from noon to 2pm. Christine
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OXENHALL Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
ON Tuesday at 7.30pm in the parish hall, two important meetings in the life of St Anne's Church will be held. These are the annual parish and the annual parochial church meetings. All parishioners interested in the affairs of the church are very welcome
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Welland CORRESPONDENT Stephen Try Tel: 01684 310068
EFFORTS by the Friends of Welland (formerly Jubilee Committee) to repair the school bell were at last finished and the presentation, together with it's blessing by the Vicar, Rev Frances Wookey, took place last Tuesday afternoon. Despite the cold afternoon
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531634941
The hall management committee will be meeting on March 31 and not on April 7 as previous arranged. On Thursday, March 20, between 12.30pm and 2pm, there will be a simple lunch in the Memorial Hall in aid of the Ledury Deanery Link with Mtwara parish in
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West Malvern CORRESPONDENT Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
The 'General Election' for West Malvern Parish Council will take place (along with a few other local elections!) on Thursday May 1. It would be a healthy sign for our local democracy if there were more candidates than the seven places available to ensure
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Weekend of events will celebrate poets
A POET'S work is due for a timely reappraisal, thanks to a special lecture and reading organised by the Friends of the Dymock Poets. The masterclass is one highlight of a weekend of events put together by the literary society for Saturday and Sunday,
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Festival is a success
THE Elms School in Colwall became a hotbed of fun and creativity at the weekend when it hosted a festival of the arts. Pupils at the prep school took part in workshops and performances of music, poetry, theatre, painting and even circus skills during
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Art is displayed
PUPILS from sixth-form colleges in and around Malvern are preparing to exhibit their artwork. The Malvern Hills Decorative and Fine Art Society's biennial sixth-form art awards take place tomorrow (Saturday). The young artists have been setting up their
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Experience Tudor period
A CHANCE to take a trip back in time and see what life was like inside a real 16th Century shop is being offered in Tewkesbury. The Merchant's House, also known as the Little Museum, is a 15th Century timber framed building. It has been faithfully restored
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Comic Relief crazy
STAFF at Evesham and Pershore Housing Association got into the spirit of Red Nose Day on Friday by donning their red noses and coming into work with mad hair. Following the Big Hair Do theme of this year's charity event, staff competed for the funkiest
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Scouts 'pick' Nose for charity
CHRIS Tarrant and The Scout Association have joined forces to encourage millions of ex-Scouts to help raise thousands of pounds towards Red Nose Day 2003 by joining the new website www.scoutsreunited.co.uk ScoutsReunited is being officially launched this
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14/3/03 - Intensive squash coaching at Malvern
AN enthusiastic bunch of players presented themselves at Malvern Squash Club for the second in the series of intensive coaching days run by Hereford Whitecross star, Andrew Watts. Andrew is currently studying sports science in the School of Sport at the
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14/3/03 - History made at MCS
FOR the first time in its 25 year history, MCS Tennis Club has both ladies and men's teams in the Premier sections of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Summer Leagues. The ladies A team finished an excellent season in 2002 by gaining promotion to
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14/3/03 - Colwall chase second place
COLWALL womens' hockey team returned to winning ways with a fine performance against Taunton Vale, winning 2-1 in a one sided encounter. COLWALL 1ST XI 2, TAUNTON VALE 1ST XI 1 Colwall started at a cracking pace with Karen Hackley and Nina Emery combining
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14/3/03 - Davis Cup-style competition is a success
DAVIS Cup fever hit the Malvern & County Indoor Tennis Centre recently when six teams competed in the British Tennis Coaches' Association Herefordshire & Worcestershire 11U Davis Cup competition. Each team consisted of three players, two boys
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14/3/03 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Walsall Wood v Malvern Town, Ledbury Town v Wolverhampton Casuals, Bromyard Town v Brierley & hagley Alliance. Division One South: Malvern Town Reserves v Mahal, Chaddesley Corbett v Ledbury
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14/3/03 - Town hope to push up on leaders
MALVERN Town visit bottom placed Walsall Wood in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division tomorrow (Saturday) and will be hoping for another three points that will keep them amongst the leading sides. Town have few selection problems
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14/3/03 - Home draw in Infirmary Cup
MALVERN Town have been drawn at home in the semi-finals of the Worcester Royal Infirmary Senior Cup. Malvern entertain fellow West Midlands Premier Division side Wellington at Langland Stadium on Wednesday, April 9, kick-off 7.45pm. In the other semi-final
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Record numbers make way to town
A RECORD number of people visited Upton's tourist information centre in the first two months of the year. Figures for January and February are up 85 per cent and 84 per cent respectively, representing a combined total of more than 5,000. Angela Lessimore
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Thanks go to Cadets
A COFFEE morning will be held by members of Upton Royal British Legion to say thank you to the town's Army Cadets. The Cadets raised £1,450 of the £6,500 collected by the Legion during last year's Poppy Appeal. Now, to show their appreciation, the proceeds
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Lent talks
A SERIES of Lent talks at the Lechmere Chapel of St Mary's Church, Hanley Castle, continues with Praying with the Scriptures. The Venerable Martin Baddeley, formerly archdeacon of Reigate, will give the talk on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
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Quiz for band
A FUNDRAISING quiz night is being held at Upton Sports Pavilion on behalf of Upton Youth Band. The event takes place on Friday, March 21, at 7pm, when teams of five will battle for cash prizes. At least one team member must be an adult. Entry is £10 per
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Chance to quit
A QUIT smoking group is being held in Upton next week, just after national No Smoking Day. The six-week scheme starts at the Hill Centre on Thursday, March 20, following the nationwide campaign which was marked on Wednesday. To book a place, call the
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Join them for coffee
A COFFEE morning is being held by the Friends of Beechwood next week-end. The event takes place on Saturday, March 22, at Beechwood, from 10.30am to noon. Proceeds from the event, which will feature a raffle, cake stall, tombola and white elephant stall
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Plan welcomed
BROOKLYN Garage is an ugly, split-level sprawl and has a detrimental effect, not only on this Conservation Area but on the 100-year-old residential area. Look at it from Redland Road and then go to the planning office, see the plans, as I have, and then
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No GPs in centre
IT has been announced by the Primary Care Trust (PCT) that following a proposed new development relating to the Malvern Health Centre and Court Road Surgery, a public consultation exercise will be held at Priory Lodge Hall on Monday (March 17) at 2.30pm
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Welcome to stay
WITH regard to Mr Ridley's comment in the Malvern Gazette (February 28) that he would have been happy to stay in the meeting but had been ushered out by council officers, may I take this opportunity to correct the suggestion that he had been ushered out
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Radical solution
WITH response to the lack of suitable space for the relocation of the Court Road and Avenue Road surgeries in Barnards Green, may I suggest that MHDC be bold and plan for a radical development in the Green. What about a new one-way road at the back of
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14/3/03 - Growcott grabs late winner
MADRESFIELD welcomed Kempsey United Reserves in The Soccer Site Malvern Football League on Sunday and a late goal gave the home side a league double in a close game. MADRESFIELD 3, KEMPSEY UNITED RES 2 Kempsey had enjoyed a five-match winning run and
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A splash of red
I READ with interest Tom Wells observations and criticism regarding the pace of road repairs (Malvern Gazette, February 28). While I could not agree more I can offer a solution. It will have been noticed by Malvern inhabitants that changes to road speeds
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Litter is national disease
WHILST recently taking the by-pass route to the new hospital, I was appalled at the never-ending line of litter on the grass verges, that did not peter out until I turned for Spetchley. This brought home to me the fact that we must undoubtedly be one
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Form should be amended
I HAVE always found the treasurer's department of the district council courteous and efficient but I am sure they would not wish to be above criticism. A box on their form to be used when arranging direct debits must be ticked to avoid Council Tax payments
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Store welcome
I AM sure I speak for many when I say that I would like to see the proposed Countrywide store opened in Worcester Road, Malvern Link. Since closing the store in Worcester, I have to travel to either Evesham, Ledbury or Upton to buy essential items such
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No to change
It seems irresponsible to adapt in any way one of Ledbury's most beautiful and distinctive buildings. The Market Hall has been a focal point in Ledbury for decades and whilst today it is used for public functions, if these demand change to its structure
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Probation office shuts
THE probation office in Evesham is to close by the end of the month - but the head of services says he hopes it is only a temporary measure. Chief officer of the West Mercia probation area David Chantler said the decision was for technical reasons. Currently
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Clumsy stairs
I WRITE in support of the excellent letter from Derek Phillips (Your Letters, March 7) about the destruction of the Market House. If the disabled must have access to the upper storey the interior lift will give it them. The clumsy exterior staircase is
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Park in the frame
HEREFORD golfer David Park was well up the leaderboard in Doha today as action resumed at the Qatar Masters. A sandstorm curtailed play yesterday, leaving half the field with the prospect of playing 36 holes today. But Park was already halfway through
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George wows his fans
DARTS legend Bobby George proved a massive hit when he dropped in on a Worcester pub last night. The twice world championship finalist, one of the most flamboyant players in the game, played a series of matches against local players at The Lakes pub in
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Holloway looking for title with City
JON Holloway has exorcised the ghosts of a disappointing first year with City but still has a score to settle in terms of winning the Dr Martens Premier Division. The 27-year-old has twice come close with Gloucester and Bath only to be denied at the death
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Rallying call from Britton ahead of Cambridge test
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Ian Britton has issued a rallying call to his promotion-chasing troops ahead of tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium (3pm). He has told them that the forthcoming spell
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It's make or break time for faltering Rovers
IT'S approaching make or break time for Bromsgrove Rovers' promotion hopes. The Victoria Ground club host local rivals Evesham United in the Dr Martens Western Division tomorrow (3pm) trailing second-placed Weston by six points. Rovers have suffered a
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Eroica performed at classic concert
PIANIST Martino Tirimo lines up with the English Symphony Orchestra for the second concert in its New Look spring series. The ESO enjoyed a sell out for its first concert on Valentine's Day and Tirimo performs in an evening of Viennese Classics, conducted
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Elvis tribute
A TRIBUTE artist who won a nationally televised "Search for Elvis" competition is to star at Malvern Theatres. Heath Ashton's devotion to the King is such that he even has his outfits made by the same US-based firm that made his hero's clothes. He has
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Latin rhythms to rock venue
ITALIAN rock music will be shaking the foundations of Malvern Youth Centre on Friday, March 21. Bassa Seven Rebels, Danger Unsafe and Squiky will all be putting in an appearance, alongside home-grown bands The Close Water Tragedies and Push Me Under.
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Abbey Jazz line-up
ABBEY Jazz will be playing again at Malvern Rugby Club on Sunday, when double-bass player Len Thwaites will be joined by Tony Pipkin (trumpet), Mike Burney (saxes/flute/clarinet), Roger Heeley (piano) and Malcolm Garrett (drums). The music starts at 8pm
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Bands due at Marrs
THE Marrs Bar in Worcester, will be holding its St Patrick's Day celebration tomorrow (Saturday) with I've Just Seen Roger. On Sunday there is a chance to see and hear up-and-coming duo Nizlopi and Thursday sees appearances from New Number Nine, and Frantik
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Top jazz band set for gig
ONE of Europe's most successful traditional jazz bandleaders is coming to Tewkesbury. Chris Barber has been fine-tuning the structure of his band for the past 45 years and now presents The Big Chris Barber Band, an 11-piece ensemble, which performs classic
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Win tickets to Bike Live show
Bike Live is the all action event aimed directly at the heart of motorcycling. It will satisfy the most enthusiastic bike fans while also appealing to newcomers and the rest of the family too on May 10 and 11. The whole spectrum of motorcycling will be
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Win tickets to Big Bikes at Malvern show
Big Bikes at Malvern is "the" modern big bike festival with a difference. Last year, which was the second year of the show, saw more than 2,500 modern big bikes at The Three Counties Showground, Malvern, and this year's event on June 21 and 22 looks set
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14/3/03 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, March 15 1st XV v Dunstablians (Away). Meet Spring Lane 10.15am, Ketch Hotel, Worcester 10.45am. Kick off 3pm. No 1 Dress code. Navy blue shorts and socks. S Cooper, C Pemble, S Lancett, V Hill (Capt), C Smith, N Smith, D Hill, A
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14/3/03 - Double triumph for Best Mate
CALLOW End owner Jim Lewis collected the Cheltenham Gold Cup from the Queen after Best Mate became the first horse in more than 30 years to secure back to back wins. The 13-8 favourite won yesterday's race by ten lengths from the 33-1 shot Truckers Tavern
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Bright, early
IT was reported last week that US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld gets up at 5.30am to read intelligence reports. Why is he not intelligent? GEORGE R CAIRNS, Hanley Swan, Worcester.
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14/3/03 - Pinkney stars in Town debut
MALVERN Town picked up a valuable three points in this hard fought Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division fixture at Willenhall-based Wolverhampton United on Saturday. WOLVERHAMPTON UNITED 0, MALVERN TOWN 2 There were a number of good
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War on the innocents
HOW many people who demonstrated against war with Iraq have experienced war?" said F C Claxton (You Say, Monday, March 3). Quite a large majority, I would imagine, judging by the age group that I saw on TV. Having hacked my way through the Malayan jungle
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14/3/03 - Tim goes round in top style
TIM Stephenson and Fontaine Again proved too strong for their rivals during the closing stages of the Men's Open at Saturdays Harkaway Club meeting at Chaddesley Corbett. The only blemish on an otherwise exemplary round of jumping came when horse and
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Perhaps he went to a different theatre....
PETER Luff MP is quite right to take John Phillpott to task over his description of the Swan Theatre as "a cash devouring monolith of self-indulgence masquerading as a temple of high art". I'd like to challenge Mr Phillpott to give precise examples of
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Cards swipe benefit books
A HI-TECH scheme to revolutionise the way residents collect benefits is being rolled out at Droitwich Spa Post Office. Pin pads have been installed at the Victoria Square counters and from the spring, young and old will begin swapping benefit books for
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Ledbury venue joins the line-up for film festival
THE Market Theatre in Ledbury is one of 18 venues taking part in the Borderlines Film Festival. From Friday, March 21 to Monday, March 31 more than 80 films are being screened at theatres across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire. AT 8pm on
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Producer's life
THE acclaimed documentary The Kid Stays In The Picture (15) is showing at Malvern Cinema for a week from tonight (Friday). It chronicles the fast life and high times of legendary film producer Robert Evans, who was responsible for such hits as The Godfather
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Can you cut it with credit?
YOUNG people today would rather go into the red than do without designer jeans and nights on the town. A new survey says young people would think nothing of running up debts of more than £3,000 and accept debt as part of everyday life. People aged between
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What's on in and around Worcester
March 14: My Favourite Gardens - An Evening with Roy Lancaster, organised by the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens is being held at Malvern College, College Road, Great Malvern. For further details telephone 01562 884171. March
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Exhibitions in and around 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. Until May 3: Exhibition by Alan Smith of his new Ellipsis series, at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
