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No-nonsense gran wins day!
A FEISTY grandmother held the key to a stand-off against central heating workmen - by locking their tools away until they agreed to do a better job. No-nonsense Worcester gran Mary Mahtesian took drastic measures when she decided work on her house was
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Man pulls plug on sex shop proposal
HUGE public opposition has forced a businessman to abandon his plans to open a sex shop in a Worcester. Worcester City Council received more than 400 letters of objection to the proposed store on Barbourne Road, which would have opened up just 100 yards
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Win will boost economy
AMBITIOUS Worcester Rugby Club chairman Cecil Duckworth predicts an economic boom will accompany on-field success and Premiership status. Tomorrow's top-of-the-table clash at Sixways, between National One heavyweights Worcester and Rotherham, will almost
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Coach horror: Lessons that must be learnt
THE tragic accident has again highlighted the dangers of driver fatigue. Speaking after the verdict, one of the investigating police officers said it was only through education and enforcement of drivers' hours that accidents like this could be prevented
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Matron's back and meaning business!
THE power of the modern matron is set to increase at Worcestershire Royal Hospital - and it will be the patients who benefit. Matrons in charge of NHS Accident and Emergency departments across the country are being given at least £10,000 each to spend
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Riverside plans include shops, homes and a gym
FAMILIES and tourists enjoying a stroll in Worcester may soon benefit from an attractive, landscaped waterfront park by Diglis Basin. The park, which would stretch along the front of the River Severn, will include footpath and cycle way links to existing
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Head-butt threat to officers
A MAN threatened to head-butt two police officers while being treated in hospital for a cut he suffered when damaging his ex-girlfriend's window. Blair Mercer, aged 21, also assaulted Helen James after their six-week relationship ended, Worcester magistrates
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Cash boost to improve town estate
A DEPRIVED Malvern estate is to receive a £10,000 grant to kick start a ground-breaking regeneration programme. Langland is one of only two areas in the Midlands selected by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to take part in a three-year experiment to improve
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Potty about pans!
A GROUP of youngsters will have shiny new pots and pans for their camping trip this weekend thanks to a cash windfall of £100. The 2nd Worcester Scout Group has been able to buy the new cookware thanks to the Making a Difference campaign run by Worcester
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Cooking up some extra funds for cancer care
A SCHOOL's sixth formers have raised cash for charity by cooking up a treat. Marie Curie Cancer Care has been the lucky recipient of £220 after a culinary fund-raising effort from pupils at Manor Park School, in Turnpike Close, St John's. The students
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Wildlife an issue in plan
WILDLIFE issues were raised at a planning meeting during discussions over proposals for a building and timber store near Droitwich. Members of the development control and licensing committee at Wychavon District Council discussed plans for a forestry
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Tumor boy's golf day needs boost from businesses
CARING businesses are being urged to swing into action and support a charity golf day in Droitwich Spa. Debi and Nigel Wainwright of Charles Dickens Close, organise the annual event to mark the anniversary of the death of their son, Alistair. Tireless
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See for yourself how Malley's garden grows
THE GREENFINGERED skills of a Droitwich woman is open for all to see later this month. Malley Terry, from 24 Alexander Avenue said she is proud of the design planting and good use of floor space in her garden, which is open as part of the National Gardens
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
IN the parish council election, nine candidates have been elected in an uncontested election. Several long serving councillors did not seek re-election this time. Chairman Don Withnall, Brian Clutterbuck, Pat Mathews, Dorothy Horton and Jack Mason have
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CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel:01684 833287
THE Castlemorton Gardening Club's monthly lecture will be held on Thursday, April 17, at 7.45pm in Castlemorton Parish Hall. Time to broaden our horizons on herbs and move away from just the old favourites of parsley and mint. Kim Hurst, from the Cottage
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GUARLFORD & MADRESFIELD Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
DAFFODIL Sunday, held at Madresfield Court gardens by courtesy of Lady Morrison, on the afternoon of Mothering Sunday, proved to be one of the most successful in recent years. The warm spring sunshine brought crowds to see the daffodils and spring flowers
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OXENHALL Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
ON Sunday, the service at St Anne's Church in Oxenhall is family communion at 11am to be conducted by the Reverend Andrew Perry. The final total raised by the daffodil teas weekend was £2,060 for St Anne's Church. This exceeds any previous amount and
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PAUNTLEY Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
PILGRIMAGE to the End of the Earth is a presentation of a cycle ride to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. It will be given by Mr John Read at Pauntley Memorial Hall in Brand Green on Wednesday, April 30 starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are now ready and cost
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UPLEADON Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
THE Upleadon Church annual parish and parochial church meetings will be held on Thursday, April 24 at 7.30pm. They will take place in Upleadon Village Hall. All parishioners interested in the affairs of the church will be welcome. Annual accounts and
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West Malvern CORRESPONDENT Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577605
There will be no parish council election in West Malvern on May 1 - but there will be two new parish councillors. This is because there have been only six valid nominations for the seven places on the council, so that all those nominated will become councillors
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Malvern Rugby Club's under 15s do the town proud
Malvern U15's have continued their remarkable progress over the last two years by lifting London's most-established junior sevens title at Weybridge Vandals RFC. The squad, captained superbly by Adam Green, showed great skill, stamina and commitment to
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Seagulls too strong for Pershore
PERSHORE III 5pts, MALVERN SEAGULLS 18pts A strong word from Pershore captain Ian Brown stirred the home side into action after Pete Hinds had scored for Malvern on 20 minutes. With the last play of the half John Horsley scored to give Seagulls a 10-5
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Welland are the winners
The Malvern Hills Primary Schools Tag Rugby season kicked-off on Monday with a festival held at The Hill Centre for the Upton Cluster of primary schools. Teams were split into two groups with the winners and runners-up moving to the semi finals and the
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Easter fun at centre
BROMYARD Leisure Cen-tre has released details of Easter holiday activities. A kids camp, costing £13 for the whole day, will be held from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday and from Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25. Trampoline taster sessions, costing
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Ancient icons in a digital age
ANCIENT and Modern is the appropriate name for an art exhibition now on show at Malvern Theatres. Artist and academic Peter Cobb is exhibiting digital prints which combine computers with the traditional virtues of hand drawing. "For the past few years
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Bringing magic alive on stage
AS well as having dozens of plays to his name David Wood is recognised as leading the field in adaptations of Roald Dahl's books. But this would never have happened if it wasn't for Worcester. Wood began his theatrical career in the city working under
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Former Genesis frontman promises many a surprise in his Growing Up Tour
A lot can happen in a decade - children, a new house, a new job are just a few things that spring to mind. So the fact that Peter Gabriel is embarking on a European tour for the first time in 10 years is surely something not to be missed. Former Genesis
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Worldwide approval for Kava Kava boys
EVERYONE knows that if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing yourself - and Kava Kava are no exception to the rule. The band, who have been going for around five years, used to be signed to other indie labels - but since they have signed up to singer.
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Warriors can seal place in history
FEW things define a city or town's place in the minds of the great British public more than sport - and even fewer can be relied upon to lift a community's self-esteem. Tomorrow, rugby's Worcester Warriors meet Rotherham at Sixways with top-flight sport
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10/4/03 - Flair and belief can eclipse Rotherham
IF the memories of Millmoor are still lodged in the psyche of Worcester's Warriors they can hope for closure on Saturday. Rotherham arrive in town for what is undoubtedly the biggest 80 minutes in the club's history. The sense is of a gathering storm
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Verdi works ... but not for the diehard
Life and Works - Guiseppe Verdi. Written and narrated by Jeremy Siepmann, with Freddie Jones as Verdi. Naxos 8.5581111-14 (4CD's and booklet). Here is an unusual way for a novice to learn more about the composers. This particular recording assesses the
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Ian Bostridge n Review: International Lieder Series, Malvern Theatres
Ian Bostridge brought intelligent discernment to his understanding and interpretations of songs by Schubert and Wolf. Coupled with Julius Drake, who complemented with innate pianism, this was lieder performed at the highest level. Spontaneity and clarity
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Pop to thrill teens and joy for the tots
FILMS to enthrall youngsters during the Easter holidays start their cinema runs today. S Club Seeing Double is aiming to capture the band's adoring teenage fans, who have snapped up tickets for S Club's forthcoming tour (timely nicely to coincide with
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Head thanked for 25 years
A SURPRISE party marked a Colwall headmaster's 25 years in the job. Past pupils, now parents of pupils at Colwall Primary School, were there to help Richard Southall celebrate yesterday (Thursday). During the festivities, Mr Southall was treated to written
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Festival bingo
A BINGO game in aid of the Upton Water Festival takes place at Bridge House, Upton, on Wednesday, April 16, at 7pm.
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MP urges relocation of surgeries to Seaford Court
MP Sir Michael Spicer is urging health bosses to look again at Seaford Court as a possible site for two of the town's GP surgeries. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust announced earlier this year that it was looking at moving two surgeries, Court
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Benefit cheats told to pay up
A WOMAN who continued to claim Housing Benefit after she married was ordered to repay £1,759.40. The case was one of two successfully prosecuted by Malvern Hills District Council at Worcester Magistrates' Court last Friday. Lorna Ruth Pullen, age 27,
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Social club hold AGM
UPTON Social Club will hold its annual general meeting at the club on Wednesday (April 16), at 8pm.
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Striking chord with pupils
THE instrument beloved of Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Kennedy has struck a chord with a group of Malvern youngsters. No fewer than 18 pupils, aged seven to 11, are learning to play the violin at The Wyche CE Primary School. Deputy headteacher Debbie Langston
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Rewarding time for firms
A RECORD number of entrants are competing in Malvern's biggest ever business awards. Companies are in the running for the £1,000 top prize and nine other £500 awards as part of the Malvern Hills District Council's Platinum Awards. The awards, in their
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Two hurt in crash
TWO people suffered minor injuries in a car crash on the Guarlford Road, Malvern, last Sunday. Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue VW Polo and a silver Renault Megane collided on the Guarlford straight at 2.12pm. The male driver and female
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Elgar church gets £100k Lotto grant
THE church where Sir Edward Elgar is buried has been given £100,000 to restore its roof. The money for St Wulstan's RC Church, Little Malvern, comes from the Heritage Lottery Fund, administered by English Heritage. Fundraisers who have been working for
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Delay on pool work
THE re-opening of the swimming pool at Malvern Splash has been delayed. It was hoped the refurbishment work on the pool would be complete by May. Malvern Hills District Council's head of sport and recreation services Ian Mumford said that delays in procuring
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Junior Soccer Scene ...
MALVERN TOWN WANDERERS U14s 6, MICKLETON RANGERS COLTS 0 A SECOND consecutive 6-0 victory and another hat- trick, following his previous week's treble, for Luke Arnold saw Malvern Town Wanderers brush aside Mickleton at Sling Lane. Shaun Carrey's alert
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Not just moaning
IN response to Mrs B Collings (Your Letters, April 4), I would like to congratulate on her past efforts to get action taken regarding the selfish and dangerous parking around the Grove School. Further, I do not "just stand at the gate and moan" but have
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Wing-walking dream
A WOMAN celebrated turning 60 by wing walking for charity in full view of her cheering family and friends. Judy Giles, from Stretton Grandison, fulfilled a childhood ambition through her aerial escapade and raised £1,700 for the Martha Trust. Mrs Giles
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Lee Tracey hat-trick helps defeat the league leaders
LANGLANDS SPORTS 2, WEST MALVERN 4 LEE Tracey continued in his rich vein of form with yet another hat-trick to give West a convincing 4-2 win over the league leaders Langlands, only their second league defeat of the season. The West opened brightly, playing
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This is vandalism
Congratulations are due to MHDC which has managed to put pay to the three oldest trees in the area. These were unique, historical, living organisms and the council had a responsibility to protect them. First to go was the 500-800 year old 'Pulpit' Oak
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Hoping for big orders
A Ledbury firm hopes for more big orders after completing a £130,000 deal with Tesco for four massive fuel tanks. The 12 metre long tanks are tough enough to stop a bullet. A unique concrete infill between two shells means they do not have to be buried
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Not 'petty' rules
Perhaps the Editor can muster a sounder argument than myself, but I fail to see why the case of the two women who received parking penalties on the Lawnside Car Park (Ledbury Reporter, April 4) should have received such prominence. By their own admission
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Changing times
MR Lowder (Your Letters, March 28) appears to have missed the point when he said that it doesn't matter where support comes from as long as it's here. In the case of a pub, of course it matters. Patrons living outside the village would have to drive to
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Something to be proud of
Upton people will have read with interest the various letters and articles about our proposals to develop Upton Marina, which are subject to an application for outline planning permission. We have always listened to views expressed about our scheme, whether
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Girls' College tops A'Level league table
MALVERN Girls' college pupils have recorded the highest A'Level scores in Worcestershire and put their school in the top 60 in the country. The independent, fee-paying college scored an average of 104.5 points per A'Level examination entry, nearly 30
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Radar off target again
Malvern Radar 1 Exel Stars & Garter 3 AN entertaining match at Victoria Park saw the visitors from Droitwich secure all three points with an 85th minute goal, after Radar had probably done enough to deserve a share of the spoils. Radar made their
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Special Plus 8 is last in line
MALVERN'S Morgan Motor Company is producing a special limited edition of one of its most famous models. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the launch of the Plus 8, one of the cars that has helped define the Morgan marque. Since 1968, more than 6,000
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Anchor's dose of reality
Reality Rangers 5 Anchor Falcons 1 Despite defeat at the hands of champions-elect Reality Rangers, Anchor Falcons finished their season last Sunday safe in the knowledge that they have achieved their best league placing from three seasons to date. A recent
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Surprise awaits Beryl
A HUNDRED friends turned out for a surprise birthday party on Sunday for long-time Malvern Theatres supporter Beryl Caudwell. The party, organised by her sons John and Brian, was held, appropriately, at the Forum. Mrs Caudwell was taken there by her sons
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It's the comeback of the season
Kays Athletico 3, Express 3 Express came away with a hard earned point, but disappointed not to have all three despite being 3-0 down inside 25 minutes. Third choice goalkeeper Phil Smalley made a good start to deny Kays after five minutes and on 10 minutes
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We were first
RESIDENTS of Malvern who are holders of the Second World War campaign medal the Italy Star, may be interested to know about the Italy Star Association, which they are eligible to join. Annually a reunion is held, with a service of commemoration and remembrance
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Record is raised for WaterAid
Lovers of Malvern spring water have raised a record amount of money to help thousands of people in India enjoy clean water. The Penny a Pint scheme was dreamt up by Colwall's Kevin Walton four years ago as a way of getting people who collect water from
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Village youth need support
VOLUNTEERS are needed to push through ideas by youngsters in Colwall. In September, Ledbury Youth First set up a focus group of seven children, aged 11 to 13, to talk about how they would improve things in the village. Volunteers are now needed to help
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Shop too successful
A CHARITY shop in Barnards Green is appealing for more volunteers as it struggles to cope with its success. The Acorns Children's Hospital Trust shop, in Court Road, just cannot process donated items fast enough. Shop manager Carol Griffiths wants more
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Group cashes in on birthday deal
FESTIVAL Housing Group has celebrated its first anniversary. The group was formed from the merger of Malvern-based Partnership Housing Group and Droitwich-based Spa Housing Group. It now manages around 8,000 homes in the Malvern and Ledbury areas, along
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Post office plan in further delay
THE go-ahead for a post office at Powick Service Station could be delayed until June. Malvern Hills District Council has asked for more information about how owner Priyvadan Rughani plans to use a raised platform to create additional parking spaces. Planning
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Move set to double firm's operation
A SURREY-based company is looking to double its operation in Malvern with plans for new offices. Stasys is looking to move into a 9,000 square feet office development on the Enigma Business Park. Stasys has been operating in the town since 2000. Its 25
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Britton waiting on trio's fitness
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are hoping Bo Henriksen, Andy Bishop and Dean Bennett will all be fit to face Nationwide League Division Three promotion play-off rivals Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium tomorrow (3pm). The trio have had their training schedule
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Robin leads bid to enforce parking fees
The aptly-named Robin Hill has been appointed car park attendant on the Malvern Hills. The aim is to crackdown on drivers who do not pay and display. Malvern Hills Conservators decided to employ Mr Hill, from Storridge, after a car parking appraisal last
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Webster looks to stay on goal trail
ILLNESS sidelined Adam Webster during Worcester City's flying start to the season but he has bounced back to become a key figure in the side. While collectively City's form has dipped of late Webster has remained a model of consistency built on his incredible
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Search on to find rare poplars
RECORDS of a rare tree are being updated to help conservation work. Wildlife experts fear the black poplar could be a dying breed and are attempting to log every individual tree to ensure its survival. Around ten per cent of Britain's 7,000 black poplars
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Goaleeper Lowe in doubt for Rovers
MATT Lowe is rated doubtful for Bromsgrove Rovers' Dr Martens Western Division clash at Cirencester Town tomorrow (3pm). The goalkeeper limped out of action with a knee injury in last week's 2-1 win over Mangotsfield United, forcing substitute striker
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Young Lorcan fancied
THE Ludlow Hunt point-to-point at Bitterley tomorrow is the focus for this weekend's local racing action and a competitive eight-race card is planned with a 1pm start. Feature race on the card is the Men's Open, which is a qualifier for the Land Rover
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Are you a winner?
* (I) indicates Internet entries WINNERS of sets of Armour All Car Wipes were: K Barwise, Sevenhills Drive, Stourport; Grace Connell, Cvhestnut Close, Drakes Broughton (I); Mrs June Durden, Woodlands Road, Cookley; Jill Georgiou, Friesland Close, Worcester
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Wintle looking to cement lead
TWO weeks ago Maisemore Park attracted a capacity crowd and a plethora of runners, so the Cotswold Vale Farmers will be hoping for a repeat performance for Sunday's meeting at the same venue. The condition of the course that day was a credit to all concerned
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Beating the handicap
ARDEN Sailing Club held its second race of the Pursuit Series in a steady but cold easterly force two. Nial Campbell and his superb crew, Jane Smee, were handicapped for winning the first race in the series but this did not stop Nial from sailing his
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Thrilled to be chosen
FOLLOWING last year's success, the Bank House Golf and Country Club in Bransford will be hosting two regional heats of the Best Western Senior Masters golf tournament on June 3 and July 22. The event will be aimed at male golfers aged over 40 and will
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Logics make instant impact
Bromyard Logics have been creating an instant impact in their first season in the Malvern League. They have already gained promotion to division two and have now reached the final of the handicap competition. They gained a comfortable victory over their
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Trapped in the centre
MALVERN Chess Club played Halesowen in Division One of the County League and met some strong opposition losing three games and drawing three. Unusually it was the centre boards who lost and the top and lower boards who drew, making the final score 1-4
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Kennedy returns in birthday tribute
THE last time Nigel Kennedy was in concert at Malvern Theatres was for the celebration marking its reopening after a multi-million revamp. So it's fitting that, as the complex celebrates its fifth birthday in its revitalised form, the virtuoso violinist
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Young dancers set for sell-out
YOUNG ballet dancers from Malvern are taking part in a near sell-out production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Sabrena Egerton, Frances Harrington, Isabelle Poole, Zoe Hutber, Emily Brown and Emma Matthews are among 50 young dancers in the production
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10/4/03 - Our date with destiny looms large
OUR date with destiny is almost upon us. The boys are buzzing and really looking forward to the game. After months of talking about it, we are now on the verge of something very special. The fact remains, however, that this and everything which has been
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11/4/03 - Britton waiting on trio's fitness
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are hoping Bo Henriksen, Andy Bishop and Dean Bennett will all be fit to face Nationwide League Division Three promotion play-off rivals Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium tomorrow (3pm). The trio have had their training schedule
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Town crash out in cup semi-final
Malvern Town 0, Wellington 2 Malvern Town crashed out of the Worcester Royal Infir-mary Cup at the semi-final stage against Wellington on Wednesday night. The Infirmary Cup was seen as the last chance to earn some silverware for Malvern, during a season
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Morgans finish on the podium
Two Morgan Aero 8's stormed to historic second and third place podium finishes in the opening round of the British GT Championship at Donnington Park. Competing in the new 'Cup Class', the Morgans were entered by Richard Thorne Motorsport (RTM) and Keith
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Matthew Tighe to join the elite
another Malvern RFC youth rugby player Matthew Tighe has been invited to join the prestigious RFU Elite Player Development Centre, based at Sixways. Matt, a member of the Malvern U15 Squad, was spotted by RFU rugby development officer Ross Baxter at the
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11/4/03 - Victory double edged for Cecil
CECIL Duckworth believes tomorrow's showpiece Sixways clash is one in the eye for rugby's ring-fence brigade. Worcester Rugby Club's chairman, who has long campaigned against the Premiership ethos of no relegation from the top flight, is delighted Sixways
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Benefit match
A benefit match for David Leatherdale, Worcestershire v Herefordshire, is being held at Colwall on Sunday, April 13, at 1pm. Each team will have their full first team squad playing. The Worcestershire squad has been announced as: S. Peters, A Singh, G
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Legend is back
EX-LIVERPOOL and England football legend Tommy Smith is returning to Malvern following his successful visit for the Mercian Elgar Juniors League's 25th anniversary two years ago. Smith will be at the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, Spring Lane,
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The first Stewart
MICKY Stewart OBE, the former Surrey and England cricketer and father of current England wicketkeeper/batsman Alec Stewart, is the first guest at what it is hoped will be a series of sportsman's evenings at Hanley Swan Village Hall. The one-time professional
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USA... and the state of their union
IN his latest EU federalist rant (You Say, Tuesday, April 8) Mr Spiteri questions my opinion that 15 - soon to be 25 - ancient and independent European countries cannot be successfully moulded into a single European Nation State. He compares a Federal
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He reminds me of Aesop's fox
HAVING answered most of what Gary Webb has thrown at me over the EU Federation issue, now he's resorting to calling me anti-British for my pro-European stance, (You Say, Saturday, March 29). His desperate response reminds me of Aesop's fox, which dismissed
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11/4/03 - City on sick parade
WORCESTER City's treatment room is fast resembling Emergency Ward 10 with five players now booked in for operations. But three of the players booked for surgery -- David Foy, Allan Davies and Mark Owen -- will be involved in City's Dr Martens Premier
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Gallipoli accounts wanted
AMERICAN author Patrick Gariepy wants to hear from anyone with mementos of the Gallipoli campaign in the First World War. Mr Gariepy of Eugene, Oregon, says: "I am writing a book about the Gallipoli campaign of the First World War, but it is a book with
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Cinemas
April Malvern Cinema: Jungle Book 2 (U) 2pm & 4.30pm daily. The Life of David Gale (15) 7.30pm daily. Odeon Worcester: How to lose a guy in 10 Days (12A) Thurs only 12.45, 3.15, 6.00, 8.30, Sun only 3.15, 8.30 Free list suspended; Johnny English (
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Events taking place in and around Worcester
The Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra are playing at Worcester Rugby Club. For tickets telephone Worcester Tourist Centre on 01905 726311. n Today: Narrow Gauge Railway Society are meeting in the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. For further details
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
Until April 21: Magic, Murder and The Weather, and Other Tales: an exhibition by Tracey Holland, at MAC The Centre for Birmingham. For further information telephone 0121 440 3838. Until April 25: Celebration of Art! An exhibition by the Droitwich Spa
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Live gigs near you
Tonight: Brutal Deluxe and Komanchi Tribe, The Marr's Bar, Worcester; Silver Tone, The Coach and Horses, Worcester; Speed Limit, Royal British Legion, Droitwich Spa. April 12: Home Cookin' - jazz and world rhythms, Heightington Village Hall. Tel: 01299
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Classical and Easy Listening
April 12: Birmingham Festival Choral Society present An Easter Thanksgiving Concert at Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham. Tickets available on the door or from David Fletcher on 0121 415 2308. April 13: The Hanleys and Welland Music Group present Lenten Cantata
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Cup holders go out in a thriller
Luctonians 21, Malvern 18 Holders Malvern were knocked out of the North Midlands Cup at Kingsland by a fortunate Luctonians side. The visitors opened the scoring through a third minute Richard Fleming penalty as they took the game to their hosts. The
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What's on
Theatre April Until 12-Great Expectations by Charles Dickens presented by Unicorn at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 10am, 1.30pm, 2pm & 6pm. £8.50, children £6.50. Box office (01684) 892277. 11&12-Tons of Money by Alan Ayckbourn staged by
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11/4/03 - County attack made to struggle
WORCESTERSHIRE'S bowlers met strong resistance on the second day of the two-day friendly match against Sussex at Hove. Sussex scored 341-5 off their 79 overs before play was called off and the match declared a draw. This was in reply to Worcestershire's
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Memorable on and off the pitch
Thirteen young cricketers have just returned from Worcestershire U13s two-week tour of South Africa. The Worcestershire side, sponsored by Worcester Heath Systems, came back with a record of played five, won two, lost two and drew one. The first match
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Seminar raises £500 for charity
ALMOST £500 was raised for charity by two Worcester companies when they held a successful business seminar. Harrison Clark-Solicitors and Rabjohns Business and Tax Advisers got together to host a seminar on the topic of partnerships converting to Limited
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Hopeful tale that trails off into tedium
Innocence by Gavin Corbett (Pocket Books, £6.99) WOULD-be novelists with a drawer full of rejection slips giving reasons of "uncommercial viability" for not taking up your manuscript, read this... and weep. Loathe as I am to criticise the work of another
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Master of the spin
The Wages of Spin by Bernard Ingham (John Murray, £18.99) THERE can be no argument about the two most powerful Prime Ministers in recent UK history. Unoquivocally: Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair and behind each has been an equally powerful maestro conducting
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Passing muster with Wallace & Gromit
Wallace & Gromit's Catch of the Day (Titan Books, £8.99) Nick Park's Wallace & Gromit have cemented a place in the British public's hearts. With A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave, audiences have enjoyed the two loveable characters
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11/4/03 - Weekend county football fixtures
TONIGHT WORCESTERSHIRE FA CUPS Saturday Minor Cup final (at Evesham United FC, 7.30pm): Lamb & Flag v Sportsman Arms (PA Fowler, PJ Ellis, DJ Roberts). TOMORROW WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Martley Spurs v Powick (V Johns); Worcester
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11/4/03 - Webster looks to stay on goal trail
ILLNESS sidelined Adam Webster during Worcester City's flying start to the season but he has bounced back to become a key figure in the side. While collectively City's form has dipped of late Webster has remained a model of consistency built on his incredible
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M25 crash: The verdict
ACCIDENTAL death was the verdict on six day-trippers who were killed on the M25 last November. They were among more than 40 passengers travelling back from France, when it's believed the Spring's coach driver, Chris Sloane from Evesham, nodded off at
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Surveyor worth every penny of his pay rise
TOWN surveyor Mr Maybury was the fortunate recipient of a pay rise from his employers, Malvern Urban District Council, a century ago. Council members voted to increase Mr Maybury's annual salary to £700, a move applauded by the Malvern Gazette as a step
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago Thomas Barber and Charles Bruton, labourers of North Malvern, were summoned for a breach of the peace at Belvoir Bank. Both defendants pleaded guilty. A witness stated he saw the two defendants having a tussle. They had a round or two and
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What's on at your local Theatre
Until April 12: Great Expectations - a Charles Dickens classic tale at Malvern Festival Theatre. Box office 01684 892277. Until April 12: L'elisir d'amore (The Love Potion) at The Courtyard, Hereford. Box office 01432 359252. April 12: The Dubliners appearing
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Malvern audiences watching top plays first
ACTOR Jerome Flynn will be interviewed on Parkinson, talking about the show he opened in Malvern Theatres last month. The actor will talk to the chat show host on his BBC1 programme at 10.35pm tomorrow (Saturday). He will be discussing his role as Tommy
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A great season in prospect
Last year Colwall Junior Cricket had great fun and much success, winning the county U15 Cup, finalists in the U13 and other teams, particularly the girls and U11, were also too strong for most opposition. The signs are we will have another great season
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Sacrifices pay off for Kidderminster physio with Masters Degree triumph
SACRIFICING her weekends has led to a Worcestershire physiotherapist becoming one of the first people in the country to get her Masters Degree in Orthopaedic Medicine. Margaret Rees, an established physiotherapist, is one of only four people in the country
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Gems on show
JEWELLERY designers, makers, and distributors are being given the chance to showcase their products in the Big Apple. The British Jewellery and Giftware Federation (BJGF), in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, is looking for jewellery companies to exhibit
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Powerhouse leads the way as it switches to 'no fuss' guarantee
POWERHOUSE, the UK's largest independent electrical retailer, is launching an innovative new guarantee scheme. The chain, which has a store on the Elgar Retail Park, in Blackpole, Worcester, has launched the "radically different" customer guarantees in
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Handing over a pizza the action
AFTER having a pizza the action in Worcester for 12 years, one of the city's successful businessmen is moving on. Ali Soliman is handing over the keys to Little Venice, on St Nicholas' Street, in May. The 62-year-old is best-known for keeping out of the
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Town blow it at home again
Malvern Town 1, Shawbury United 2 Malvern Town suffered a third successive home defeat when they went down 2-1 to Shawbury United on Saturday. The defeat means Town look to have blown any chance of securing a runners-up spot in the Express & Star
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Drunken student's head-butt on lover's former girlfriend
A DRUNKEN student head-butted her boyfriend's former girlfriend on a bus as pensioners and other passengers looked on in horror. Louise Moore, aged 18, left her victim with a swollen eye and blood pouring from her nose after launching the attack outside
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Cycle among the blossom
CYCLING enthusiasts are gearing up to tackle a range of blossom trail routes through the Vale of Evesham. Bikers can pedal their way around a choice of three breath taking routes, each of various lengths to suit different abilities. There's a 14-mile
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Tories under siege at polls
LIBERAL Democrats in Wychavon are planning to seize control of the district council from the Tories. They need to win a further eight seats at the local elections on Thursday, May 1, to do that and group leader Councillor Margaret Rowley is confident
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Showing lots of flair with flowers
EASTER visitors will soon be discovering the delights at the Worcestershire County Museum. Activities are in preparation for the flower fiesta on Easter Sunday, April 20 and Easter Monday, April 21.
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Jury clears man of rape
A contracts manager has been cleared of raping a teenager at a birthday party 12 years ago. Jason Warren was accused of attacking the 17-year-old girl in a field while helping her look for a friend. The woman later pulled out all her hair because she
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Pubs prepare for the big game crowds
THOUGH Sixways will be packed to its 5,700 capacity on Saturday, rugby fans in pubs throughout Worcester will also be enjoying the game live. Worcester will fill throughout the afternoon as pub landlords and bar managers reap the financial benefits of
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Tributes to mum who died in crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman who "left a trail of joy behind her", following her death from injuries suffered in a road accident. Valerie Bown, aged 67, died in Birmingham's Selly Oak Hospital on Monday, nearly a week after suffering serious injuries
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Hospital threat
A controversial consultation by health bosses on the future of Pershore Cottage Hospital is under threat by council leaders. Wychavon District Council could ask the Government to "call in" the consultation, with them planning to ask Health Secretary Alun
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Grant to revamp an historic street
A MAJOR grant from English Heritage will help to regenerate an historic Evesham street. Port Street is one of eight areas in the West Midlands to benefit from Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme (HERS) grants. The grant will be matched by further funding
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Hunt for walkers
EPILEPSY sufferer Alison Jackson is looking for more walkers and sponsors to take part in a five-mile walk for Epilepsy Action on Sunday, May 18. It will be the 10th year in succession that Alison, from Pershore, has led a walk as part of a nationwide
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Town's library sees healthy visitor count
TWO thousand visitors a month were recorded last year at the library in Upton-upon-Severn, which has a total population of around 2,500. Numbers are recorded electronically and are roughly the same as last year, said Nigel Preedy, strategic manager for
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Gardening groups' aid
GARDENING groups in Droitwich could be asked to help out with this year's Heart of England in Bloom competition in a bid to boost community involvement. Members of the Horticultural Society and Allotments Association are among those suggested to form
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BUSHLEY Correspondent: Mrs M Wilkes Tel: 01684 293435
IT'S always a bit of a nuisance when road works are in progress, but the work has to be done. The A438 Ledbury road from the Mythe Bridge to our Bushley turning at The Oxhey is presently undergoing resurfacing, and there are temporary traffic lights in
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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
THE Palm Sunday service at St James' Church is at 9.30am and on Easter Sunday family communion will be at 9.30am. Anyone wishing to donate towards the cost of Easter lilies in memory of a loved one is asked to contact Jean Lean on (01886) 832269. A Shadows
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CORSE Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452840273
WINNERS in the March draw of the Corse & Staunton Village Hall 100 Club were 1 Mrs A Penman, 2 Mr B Jones, 3 Mrs E Harley and 4 Mrs V Allen. Two members of the public were welcomed at a meeting of Corse Parish Council by the chairman Pat Lewis. The
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
DARBY and Joan will be holding a coffee morning tomorrow (Saturday) at 10am at Chevenham with a raffle and tombola. Admis-sion 50p to include coffee/tea and biscuits. The Passion of Christ by Handel will be performed by the Augmented Choir and Orchestra
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
THIS Sunday is Palm Sunday and the family service at St Peter's Church will be at 11am when palm crosses will be distributed. On Maundy Thursday, April 17, there will be a communion service at Powick at 8pm. On Good Friday there is a procession of witness
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REDMARLEY Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
A CONCERT is being held in Redmarley Parish Church tomorrow (Saturday) at 8pm in aid of Redmarley Primary School. The concert entitled Music on an April Evening is being presented by the 4x2 vocal octet, winners of the best small choir at Leamington Festival
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Welland Correspondent Stephen Try Tel: 01684 310068 A few notes, or reminders, for your diary: Monda
A few notes, or reminders, for your diary: Monday sees the presentation and debate about the future of the Commons and Hills, together with the proposed cattle grids being held in the Welland Village Hall at 7.30pm. Another reminder is that you should
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
THE Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatic Society will be presenting Tons of Money, a comedy farce in three acts adapted by Alan Ayckborn, tonight and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday), at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 for adults, £3 for under 16s and the bar will
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Activities to enjoy locally
BAT walks, badger trails, bluebells and a dawn chorus are featured in a new booklet detailing outdoor activities organised over the coming months. Worcestershire County Coun-cil's latest Countryside Walks and Events in Worcestershire brochure is designed
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Castle brings in a bunny for Easter events
EASTNOR Castle is expecting at least several thousand visitors over two days, when it throws open its gates for Easter. Marking the beginning of a new tourist season, the castle will open on Sunday, April 20 and Bank Holiday Monday, from 11am to 5pm.
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Artists present a new view of town
MALVERN seen through the eyes of four artists will be presented in a show at Theatre House. Malvern Artists Now (MAN) are opening Contemporary Views of Malvern next Friday (April 18) at the Grange Road venue. The week-long show brings together the work
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Worth a climb up
WORCESTER Cathedral tower is opening to the public for the spring and summer season. Incredible views over the city can be seen after a 235 step climb up the tower's spiral staircases, over a mediaeval roof space, into the clock room past the bells and
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In concert for Lent
LENT music from over 400 years will be performed to celebrate a Worcestershire and Gloucestershire choir's 850th concert. Philomusica will be staging the landmark concert at Pershore Abbey with a programme that includes a rarely heard setting of the Stabat
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Westlife head to Birmingham
Flying stunts, stunning costume changes and surprises are in store when popular boy band Westlife play Birmingham's NEC. Westlife's Unbreakable Greatest Hits Tour 2003 includes five dates at The NEC Arena on Tuesday, May 27, Wednesday, May, 28, Thursday
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There's 23 members in this 'pop' band!
The Polyphonic Spree may have only made their debut UK appearance last year, but things seem to have been on the up ever since. The American band took part in the NME Awards celebrations this year , and are now set to play summer festivals and a short
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Connie's coming up
PLENTY of blues and soul will be captivating audiences at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall when Connie Lush performs. Connie is a Liverpool-born blues singer and songwriter who has been performing since the age of five. Mixture Audiences can expect to enjoy
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Michael Kennedy n Elgar's Chamber Music, St Edmund's Hall.
Michael Kennedy, well-known broadcaster, critic and author of Portrait of Elgar, gave this talk presented jointly by Malvern Concert Club and the Elgar Society. To compliment the subject examples of recorded music were played as illustrations. Elgar's
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Planners look again at Marina
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to extend Upton Marina will go before planners again next week. Members of Malvern Hills District Council's southern area planning committee will discuss the application on Wednesday night. The plan has proved to be one of the most
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Park lake to be restored
THE lake and river at Croome Park, near Upton, will be returned to their original splendour as part of the ongoing restoration of the National Trust property. Work is due to begin in May to drain and dredge the man-made lake and river and rid it of pollution
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Fun on village green
PALM Sunday will be celebrated at the village green in Hanley Swan From 10.20am on Sunday (April 13), there will be games and activities including pony rides and a giant parachute. Hot cross buns and refreshments will also be available. The congregation
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King's Head tees off
GOLFERS from the King's Head in Upton teed off with 22 other UK pubs in a bid to win the chance to play on Portugal's Vilamoura course. Landlord Grahame Bunn joined customers Nick Day, Phillip Stephenson and Alan Schooling for the first round of Bass
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Band on course for Pontins
CHILDREN from Upton Youth Band will be going to Pontins holiday village today (Friday) for a week of music and fun. Around 30 members will spend a week at the resort, at Brean Sands, Somerset, learning new skills with top instructors. The course covers
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Garden opens
A PRIVATE garden at Twyning Green, near Upton, will be opened to the public. The quarter-acre garden at Apricot Cottage includes terraces, pergola and herbaceous beds. Teas will be available and a plant sale will be held. The garden is opening as part
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Cartridge plea
HANLEY Swan Primary School is appealing for old ink cartridges. PC ink cartridges and toner cartridges can be sold for recycling, raising money for educational equipment. Anyone with used cartridges, of any make, is asked to take them to the school or
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Tribute is paid after tragic loss
TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman who "left a trail of joy behind her", following her death from injuries suffered in a road accident. Valerie Bown, 67, died in Birmingham's Selly Oak Hospital on Monday, nearly a week after suffering serious injuries
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Supper with friends
A MAUNDAY supper has been organised by the Friends of Upton and the Hook Churches on Thursday, April 17. Those wishing to attend should sign one of the lists at participating churches.
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Drivers will be facing speed cameras at known accident blackspots
Speed cameras are being introduced across Here-fordshire and Worcester-shire. The sites chosen are all accident blackspots, where serious incidents causing death and injury have occurred. Among the roads being targeted is the B4211 Guarlford Road, near
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Boot sale dates
CAR boot sales will take place at Upton CE Primary School on Saturday, April 19, and Saturday, May 3. To book a table, call Nigel Simmons on 01684 593627. Cars £5, cars and trailers plus vans £8.
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Crafts on show
A CRAFT fair organised by the Three Shires Craft Guild is being held at the Memorial Hall in Upton. Admission to the event, on Saturday, April 19, is free and refreshments will be available. The fair starts at 1pm and runs until 4pm. For more information
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MTAG lines up another seat
A SITTING councillor has withdrawn from the Malvern Town Council elections, guaranteeing Malvern Town Action Group another seat. David Houghton-Smith, who is standing in the Malvern Hills District Council elections in the Link ward, dropped out of the
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Blues on board
THE final fundraiser for this year's Upton Blues Festival is a Blues Cruise on the river Severn. A live band will accompany revellers on the boat, which leaves Upton at 8pm on Friday, April 25. Tickets are £7, available from The Anchor, in Upton, on 01684
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Opponents voice fears over M50 junction bid
EMOTIONS were running high at Hanley Swan Village Hall when around 70 people outlined their opposition to plans for a new sliproad on the M50. Although a few present at last Thursday's meeting supported the scheme, there was widespread condemnation of
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Proposal a retrograde step
I HAVE read recently of the possible moving of Ledbury Tourist Information Centre, by the Herefordshire Council, from its present prominent location at 3 The Homend, to the proposed St Katherine's complex. This proposal would be a most retrograde step
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Wake up to pen power
TO the people of Malvern wake up! We are entitled to leisure and sports facilities better than those we have. The improvements at Dyson Perrins School will not satisfy the majority of needs. The answer is a proper sports and leisure centre, which should
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Case goes on despite plea
FORMER Bishop's Frome resident Michael Hancocks has admitted conspiracy to defraud cider firm Bulmers. Hancocks, 63, of Hafod Road, Hereford, pleaded guilty at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday. The move follows a guilty plea last July by Paul Harris,
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Bid to make home legal
A Second War War observatory built by a forerunner of QinetiQ looks set to become the legally recognised home of a Storridge man. The six metre by four metre building was constructed during the war at Crumpton Oaks Farm by the Air Defence Research and
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TV chef tucks into a taste of county food
hereforDshire people will feature among Rick Stein's Food Heroes after the celebrity chef visited Bosbury for his new autumn series. Mr Stein was on the trail of hop asparagus, the world's most expensive vegetable, currently selling at £300 a kilo. The
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Only one option
BARBARA Watton (Your Letters, April 4) has clearly got the wrong idea concerning the town council's proposals for its offices and Community Action. The council, ever since it was formed, has provided offices at Belle Vue highly subsidised to the tune
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West in cup semi
West Malvern reached the semi-final of the Martley Cup on Tuesday with a 3-0 win against Goodrest Sports. The scorers were Dan Sullivan and Lee Tracey (2), that's eight in three games for Tracey.
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Toddler is inspiration
A Ledbury family and their supporters have raised more than £25,000 to help a toddler who suffers from a rare chromosomal condition, Prader-Willi Syndome. The money, raised in just over six months, will go to the Prader-Willi Association. The body is
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Kempsey upset Morgan to reach Presidents Cup final
Kempsey United Reserves put in the performance of the day to reach the final of The Soccer Site Malvern League Presidents Cup. Morgan Aero 8, third in the table, were favourites to go through with home advantage, but the young visiting side were undaunted
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Chris Davis' return almost saves Rangers
MALVERN RANGERS 0, LYE TOWN RESERVES 1 RANGERS entertained Lye Town Reserves on Saturday in their last home game of the West Midlands League Division One South and the performance was disappointing in the light of the improvements seen over the last ten
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Soley grabs late winner
KEYZ RM 2, ALL BLACKS 1 A WINNING end to the season for Keyz against All Blacks but a scoreline that failed to reflect Keyz superiority as they had the majority of the play and restricted All Blacks to breakaways. Keyz were on top from the start but squandered
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Not speaking with one voice
IF the phrase "striking a balance" is bandied about much more by both sides of an argument, I shall become upset. It has become meaningless since no-one says what that balance is. There is little balance in what the economic development section at MHDC
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Hall re-opens after £105,000 upgrade
CRADLEY Village Hall is open again following the completion of the first phase of its restoration. The building, parts of which date back to the 19th Century, was closed for six months while a £105,000 programme of work was carried out. New lights and
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Amazing team
THE Malvern Access Group would like to thank all the local (and national) artists who donated their work to be sold at auction on March 28. The auction raised a fantastic £2,800 for the sensory garden in Victoria Park. This project, known as Magdalaine
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Just ridiculous
I WOULD like to lend wholehearted support to the dilemma faced by people wanting to park in Lawnside Road, following your front page article last week (Ledbury Reporter, April 4). I attend the 50 plus swim session at the swimming pool every Monday afternoon
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Letter from hospital 50 years late
A MALVERN mum could not believe her eyes when a letter arrived saying her child had an appointment to have her tonsils out. For Peggy Houghton is a sprightly 86 and daughter Angela Rodway is 56, with two children of her own. Mrs Houghton, who lives in
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LPG buses on way to centre
COMMUNITY groups in Malvern are to be given access to a pair of gas-powered buses. The Malvern Hills Outdoor Centre takes delivery next week of two buses fuelled by liquid petroleum gas (LPG), to replace its ageing fleet. When not needed by the centre
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Firms face squeeze on profits
INCREASES in National Insurance contributions will see company profits in Malvern fall and employment levels drop, Sir Michael Spicer has warned. The MP for West Worcestershire came to the conclusion after sending a questionnaire to 1,000 business people
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All postal vote is first for election
HEREFORDSHIRE'S county and parish elections will be very different to any that have gone before. For the first time ever, ballot papers will be sent out and returned entirely by post, in an attempt to boost turnout. In another first, anyone who is interested
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Opinion
IN a letter published on this page we are challenged as to why we gave front page coverage in last week's Ledbury Reporter to complaints about £60 parking fines being handed out to people for not parking correctly in the designated areas of a free car
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Victory double edged for Cecil
CECIL Duckworth believes tomorrow's showpiece Sixways clash is one in the eye for rugby's ring-fence brigade. Worcester Rugby Club's chairman, who has long campaigned against the Premiership ethos of no relegation from the top flight, is delighted Sixways
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County attack made to struggle
WORCESTERSHIRE'S bowlers met strong resistance on the second day of the two-day friendly match against Sussex at Hove. Sussex scored 341-5 off their 79 overs before play was called off and the match declared a draw. This was in reply to Worcestershire's
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City on sick parade
WORCESTER City's treatment room is fast resembling Emergency Ward 10 with five players now booked in for operations. But three of the players booked for surgery -- David Foy, Allan Davies and Mark Owen -- will be involved in City's Dr Martens Premier
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Minister visits firm
A MALVERN firm was visited by the Minister for Small Businesses last week. Nigel Griffiths called in at Automated Packing Systems, on the Enigma Business Park, after the Department of Trade and Industry selected it as one of 10 UK companies using good
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Pitman back to lift Bulls
JAMIE Pitman returns to Hereford United's squad for their Nationwide Conference trip to Halifax Town tomorrow (3pm). The midfielder is back after a two-match suspension to give manager Graham Turner a selection headache following the Bulls' impressive
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Seniors to the fore as sun brings out the golfers
WITH glorious sunshine, little wind and the course in good condition, members of the Worcestershire have flooded to Wood Farm over the past few weeks to enjoy their favourite pastime. With conditions so favourable for golf, the men unfortunately have
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Third place for Jackson
Glorious weather greeted the 220 riders at the second round of the Cotswold Enduro Club Championship at Whaddon, near Milton Keynes. The course comprised 5 miles of both motorcross and cross country going and the recent spell of good weather made the
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12-year-old impresses
Brian Boswell started the Velo Club Sevale new season's time trials where he left off last year, by winning the first event. This was a 5.5 mile race round the Hanley Swan - Priestfield circuit. Of particular note was the excellent ride by 12-year-old
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Movies - and where to catch them
S CLUB SEEING DOUBLE (PG): The remaining six members of the all singing, all dancing pop moppets attempt to follow in the footsteps of The Monkees and Spice Girls with this light-hearted musical adventure. Odeon, Worcester 12.30, 2.45, 4.45, 6.45, 8.45
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Choir puts passion into Easter
A PERFORMANCE of Handel's The Passion of Christ will start Easter celebrations in Colwall. An enlarged choir and orchestra from St James' Church, featuring soloists Susan Black, Patrick Briddon and John Frith, will be giving the free concert on Palm Sunday
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Back to the 70s
A TRIO of Seventies glam rock bands is coming to play in Cheltenham. Showaddywaddy, Sweet and the Rubettes will be playing at the Town Hall on Wednesday from 7.30pm. Tickets for Glitz, Bitz and 70s Hitz, cost £18.50 and £9.50. Meanwhile Stephen Triffitt
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Great Expectations n Review: Malvern Theatres
THE minutiae of detail in Charles Dickens' great swathe of a novel, Great Expectations, cannot be expected to be contained in a stage adaptation. However in the latest production at Malvern Theatres, the Unicorn Theatre company seemed to be trying to
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College is honoured
SINGERS from Malvern College have been selected to take part in a performance in London. Sopranos and altos from the college's Chamber Choir and choristers from its junior school, Hillstone will be singing at St George's Church in Hanover Square. They
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Celebrating a fine achievement
AN exhibition celebrating the centenary of Malvern Concert Club has gone on show at the Elgar Birth-place Museum, Lower Broadheath. The club was founded in 1903 by the famed composer, who enlisted the aid of friends such as Malvern architect Arthur Troyte
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War of words
Division One survival for both Malvern and Bromsgrove hangs on victory at Finstall Park this Saturday. Both teams need a win, plus a Luctonians victory over Walsall to ensure safety, and the war of words has begun. Bromsgrove's retiring coach, Dave Stout
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Bound for South Africa
MEMBERS Manor Park are off on a squash tour of South Africa this month. The tour starts with matches in East London then it's down the famous garden route to Cape Town. Tour shirts have been supplied by Errol Ferris, from Manor Park Sports Shop, and 12
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Champion in form
WORLD champion Anna Bailey, of Hanley Swan, won the Women's 50-54 class when The Project Oarsome Indoor Rowing Challenge was held on Sunday. Anna's time of 7:12.5 was the fastest overall women's time of the day. Fellow members of the Evesham-based Old
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High achievement
MEMBERS OF Malvern Hills Gymnastic Competition Club took part in the National Development Plan Grade 6, 5 and 4. Achievements were: Grade 6 - Charlotte Lechmere (distinction), Sophie Loader (distinction), April Roe (distinction), Cheralynn Roe (distinction
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Why we're working to secure better vision of future
VAL Cowell (You Say, Friday, April 4) finds my comments unpalatable. I fear she will probably find my next comments even more so. She condemns the Tories in general and Edward Heath in particular for "proven deceit" when he took the UK into the EU in
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Perplexed by notion of choice 'between party and people'
I HAVE never understood those who argue that politicians must choose "between party and the people". To me, this makes about as much sense as saying that one must choose between Greenpeace and protecting the environment, between Amnesty International
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Malvern... a centre for the socially disturbed?
IS it me, or has Malvern become a centre for the socially disturbed, bearing in mind all the support that the BNP receives from that area? The danger in allowing and giving the right of free speech to racist despots highlights the hypocrisy in Britain
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Basketball tournament proves popular
A Basketball invitational tournament held at Hanley Castle High School proved so popular that plans are already being considered for it to be repeated and extended to other teams in the future. The event received Lottery funding through the Active Sports
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Over £1,000 raised for hospital
Leadon Valley Crib League's 2002 Summer Hospital Cup competition collected a grand total of £1,080. A cheque has been presented to Sister Jan Elliott by league president Den Morris at Ledbury's new Community Hospital. League treasurer Sandra Porter said
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Council IS fighting for a better tax deal
YOUR correspondent, M C Randall, expressed his displeasure at the increase in the county council's share of the council tax to pay for what he deemed were deteriorating services. I'd like to point out to M C Randall that county councillors do not feel
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Going down a bomb . . .
WAR in Iraq has prompted a town security firm to promote its expertise in tackling bomb threats. Fears of attacks in Britain have heighten following the coalition forces invasion of Iraq and Quality Training Alliance has seized the opportunity to update
