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Keresley 18 Droitwich Spa 38
Saturday, November 8, 2003 DROITWICH Spa RFC First XV moved up to third place in Midlands Three West (South) with a hard-fought victory at Coventry-based Keresley. Jamie Faulkener scored a hat-trick of tries, to add to his four last week, while Matt Blackmore
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Threat to 2,500 GUS jobs in city
UP TO 3,000 Worcestershire jobs could be axed if Trade Secretary Patricia Hewitt blocks the merger of two mail order firms. Unions and MPs have started a campaign for March UK to be allowed to merge with GUS Home Shopping. This company includes the former
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City family in police car crash drama
A FAMILY have told of their rude awakening when a police car was involved in a collision with a parked van outside their house, demolishing part of their garden wall. Thirty-four-year-old Brandon Wes-ton and his wife Joanne, aged 33, were asleep at their
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Victim of the junkie burglars ... Nancy, 84
THIEVES broke into a pensioner's home and subjected her to a terrifying attack before escaping with more than £400 which she had been saving for Christmas presents. It is the second time 84-year-old Nancy Brown has been the victim of thieves, having lost
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Sister Sue's a real star
SUPERMARKET giants will honour a city "hero" next week, when a district nurse opens the new Tesco Express store in Henwick Park. Sister Sue Groves, a Marie Curie nurse, was nominated as a "local hero" for her selfless dedication to work and helping others
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Santa helps light up town for Christmas
SANTA Claus and his reindeer took a break from preparing for Christmas to swing in to Evesham for its festive parade. The cold and rain last night were not enough to dampen the spirits of the people gathered to see the parade, organised by Evesham Town
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Bug fears ruin festive trading
TRADERS in Hereford fear their businesses face huge financial losses as fewer shoppers have being visiting the city following the outbreak of the potential killer Legionnaire's disease. Business proprietors fear the outbreak will have a catastrophic impact
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Bubble tubes top of shopping list
BUBBLE tubes and fibre optics are on the shopping list for a new relaxation room to be built at Worcester Snoezelen. Thanks to the Gannett Foundation's grant of £5,000, the room will also be equipped with a water mattress, soft seating and special effects
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Rockers hit high notes for charity
ROCK groups from Pershore High School held a charity gig to support the hospice that cared for one of their teachers who died earlier this year. Annabel Brennan died at St Michael's Hospice, in Hereford, during the summer holidays, and bands from the
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Thumbs-up for scrutiny move
A SENIOR officer at Worcestershire County Council has welcomed the new era of scrutiny sweeping the authority. Head of finance at the council, Mike Weaver, told a meeting of the scrutiny steering group - which is co-ordinating the new system of analysis
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n TRAGEDY: Six lives lost on M25 Coming to terms with horror crash
EVESHAM residents have been paying tribute to the victims of the M25 motorway crash one year on from the tragedy which claimed six lives. Victims' families are still trying to come to terms with the events which unfolded when 44-day trippers were returning
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Dog mess success
DOG mess in Worcester appears to be a past problem thanks to improved litter collections by Worcester City Council. Overflowing dog bins and official complaints about canine mess have ceased following the recent appointment of full-time collector and
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Order breached
A WORCESTER man will appear at the city's crown court charged with 10 counts of breaching a restraining order. Magistrates yesterday heard that the order had originally been imposed on Peter Finch, aged 38, of Avon Road, Tolladine, who is remanded at
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50 former workers meet up at company reunion
FORMER employees of a Droitwich manufacturing company were recently reunited at a special event. More than 50 former Battenfield Gloucester Extrusion Systems workers met at the War Memorial Club in Fernhill Heath. Martin Horwood, of the Village, Clifton
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21/11/03 - Ledbury make light work of it
LEDBURY RFC will play their Midlands West Three (South) game at Droitwich under floodlights tonight (Friday). Division high-flyers Droitwich make club history when they play their first ever floodlit match at the Glyn Mitchell Memorial ground with the
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BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
PLEASE has anyone got two spotlights that we can borrow for our Christmas event featuring Canterbury Brass on December 11? Please phone me on (01684) 833287.
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
TONIGHT (Friday) at the parish hall there is an opportunity to see the film Very Annie Mary, a hilarious take on village life in the Welsh valleys. Ogw village is full of loveable eccentrics who aim to keep each other endlessly entertained. The film starts
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BROMESBERROW Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
A number of events are coming up at the village hall, starting with bingo at 8pm tonight (Friday, November 21) There is also a whist drive on Thursday (Novem-ber 27) at 8pm. Next Friday (November 28) the Isla St Clair concert will begin at 8pm.
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CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
TOMORROW (Saturday) there is an autumn coffee morning in the parish hall from 10am until noon. There will be cakes, preserves, gifts and raffle. On Sunday (November 23) at 11.15am, there will be sung Eucharist at St Gregory's Church, with Worcester Cathedral
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ELDERSFIELD Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
ON Thursday (November 27) from 9.30am to 3pm, Eldersfield Lawn School will be holding an open day when everyone is warmly invited to come and look round the school and see the children's work. This includes one of their projects on the continent of Australasia
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LONGDON Correspondent: Mrs E Moss. Tel: 01684 833256
LONGDON church choir will be rehearsing at St Mary's Church on Monday (November 24) at 6.30pm for children and 7pm for adults. New members are always welcome and enquiries should be made to the choir mistress, Wendy Thompson, via Longdon Vicarage on 01684
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Poet's new book is hailed by his peers
LEDBURY poet Gary Bills has had his second collection of work published. His first collection The Echo and the Breath came out with Peterloo Poets in 2001 and a poem from the book was featured as a Saturday Poem in The Guardian newspaper. Since then,
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Iona's art on display in London
A talented young artist from Hereford is exhibiting in the prestigious Mall Galleries in London. Iona Stephens was winner of the Malvern Arts Award competition, held at St Edmund's Hall, Malvern College in March, with her painting Portrait. The award
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Come on, England! Lift the nation
THE nation will be divided tomorrow morning, not by the preference for roses, shamrock, red dragons or flowers of Scotland, but by history. It will be composed of those who remember the last time a major sporting team from these shores ruled the world
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Macbeth n Malvern Theatres
Macbeth is a story that could be set at any point in time. Its theme of jealousy and betrayal can be found throughout mankind's history. This musical production by Shakespeare 4 Kidz may be a simplified version of the adult tale but it still has the power
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We'll fight to keep our town warden
A vote of confidence in the work of town warden Mary Fisher has been delivered by Upton Town Council. The council is also spearheading moves to find money to keep her in the job. Ms Fisher was appointed street warden in August last year, using funding
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Fair keeps rugby fans happy
UPTON Primary School will be holding a car boot sale and Christmas fair tomorrow (Saturday), from 10am to noon. But for those who cannot bear to miss England in the Rugby World Cup final, facilities will be laid on so visitors can see the game. There
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School wins sports award
WELLAND Primary School has been recognised for its efforts to promote healthy exercise. The school has been given the Activemark Gold award by Sport England, after demonstrating that it offers a well-balanced physical education programme and promotes
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Shop open day is packed out
ABOUT 60 people visited Cromwells in Upton on Sunday as the shop held its anniversary open day. The shop's range of Christmas chocolates were available to sample and visitors were presented with a glass of mulled wine. Owner Nick Hannah said he thought
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Tape on graves upsets relatives
RELATIVES visiting the graves of loved ones in Great Malvern Cemetery are being faced with yellow and black hazard tape and the prospect of a large bill. Malvern Town Council has already received ten complaints from families after ordering a safety test
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Experience needed
EXPERIENCED badminton players are needed to join Malvern Wells Badminton Club, which meets every Thursday evening at the Hill Centre, Upton. Contact Geoff Rowswell on 01684 565731 or Chris Nixon on 01684 564079.
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New group fights for better trains
A MALVERN woman is calling on fellow rail passengers to add their voices to a protest about the state of services locally. Jackie Carey, of Jamaica Road, who struggles to travel to work in Hereford, is planning a rail user group and wants to hear from
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Paint job too costly
A SUGGESTION that Upton Bridge should be painted has been rejected because of the cost. Worcestershire County Council says the job would cost about £100,000, making it uneconomic at this time. However, repairs to the bridge are due to take place in a
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21/11/03 - Junior Soccer Scene
MOSTYN RANGERS 1, WELLAND JUNIORS U15s 3 WELLAND U15s had been threatening to take a team apart for the past few weeks and that's exactly what they did when they travelled to Stourport. The visitors dominated play in all areas of the pitch and gave an
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Christmas fair
HILL Tots childcare group is holding a Christmas fair tomorrow (Saturday), from 10am to noon, at Upton Memorial Hall, featuring a raffle for a Christmas hamper. To book a table, call 01684 593541.
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Rugby fans ready for cup final
THERE will be smiles and tears at Malvern College whatever the result of the Rugby World Cup final between England and Australia tomorrow (Saturday). Wade Byrnes, from Melbourne, is one of five Australian students teaching sport at Malvern College during
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Barbershop concert
AN evening of barbershop music will be held at Severn Stoke Village Hall. The Vale Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus will be performing on Wednesday (November 26), at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 including refreshment. Proceeds will go to the Acorns Trust
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Two charged after fatality
TWO people have appeared in court in connection with the death of a Ledbury man. Catherine Mary Lord, of Arosa Drive, Malvern, appeared before Herefordshire magistrates on Friday charged with being concerned in the supply of a quantity of heroin to Kevin
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200 sign petition to halt 'rat-run'
Residents of Orford Way in Malvern are trying to stop motorists who use their road as a rat-run. A petition calling on Malvern Hills Highways Partnership to take action has been signed by more than 200 people. A study by the highways department in March
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Celebration for centenary
THE musical talents of soprano Sue Black and friends will help a church celebrate a landmark anniversary. The event is part of the centenary celebrations at All Saints' Church in Wells Road, Malvern, and takes place on Friday, November 28, at 8pm. The
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Teens could get cheap bus fares
CHEAPER bus fares for teen-agers have come a step closer after talks about extending the concessions currently available to pensioners. The area's main bus operator, First Group, has indicated its support for discounted fares being offered to 16 to 18
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Event showcases business services
MALVERN Hills District Council leader Tom Wells will officially open the first ever Malvern Business Day on Tuesday. The event is being hosted by Malvern Theatres and is run by the Chamber of Commerce, Herefordshire and Worcestershire and Business Link
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A giant let down
I'VE never seen any giants in Malvern who might get shelter from the wind and rain, in the new bus shelter. I was stood at the stop waiting for the bus and the wind was blowing so hard, the metal board outside Connell's the estate agents was almost toppling
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Council says no to Market House lift
LEDBURY'S Market House faces closure following a decision not to install new stairs or a lift in the foreseeable future. The town council is to seek legal opinions on the consequences of its agreed policy of doing nothing in the face of incoming disability
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Bloom chairman steps down
Glowing tributes have been paid to Tom Deane who is to step down as chairman of Ledbury in Bloom. In the seven years he has been at the helm, Ledbury has gone from being a constant runner-up in the small town's regional category of Britain in Bloom, to
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Welcome route
I read with interest of the proposed Malvern Link Common bridleway/cycleway. I, for one, would welcome the route across the common and feel sure it would be well used by the cycling public. This route would offer a safe alternative to the busy Pickersleigh
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Peace shattered
The normal Saturday routine was shattered by protesters outside Stark Contrast. Was it a peaceful protest, no, shouting through loud hailers at the top of their voices. I live in Worcester Road and was happily reading the morning paper when I heard the
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Legal probe into eyesores
CONTAINERS in Upton could soon be moved after councillors complained that they were eyesores. Members of Upton Town Council asked their clerk to write to Malvern Hills District Council last month after receiving complaints about two large containers.
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Fantastic job
MALVERN & District Childminder's Support Group would like to thank everyone involved in the Toddle Waddle we held for the Meningitis Trust. The children had a lovely walk in the October sunshine at St Wulstan's Nature Reserve and their parents and
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Phone mast plan rejected
A PLANNING application for a mobile phone mast in Pendock has been turned down. Concerned residents packed into a meeting of Malvern Hills District Council's southern area planning committee as Vodafone UK's proposal was heard on Wednesday. The mobile
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'Every journey by train has become a trial of strength'
I recently needed to spend a couple of separate working days in London. I chose Tuesday, October 28, for the first one and on Monday bought my ticket in the foolish belief that you could believe the First Great Western timetable. I arrived at Malvern
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Fairtrade status now official
Malvern was officially awarded Fairtrade status at a presentation on Tuesday. Around 40 guests attended the event at the Malvern Town Council offices on Belle Vue Terrace, during which a certificate of recognition was handed to Coun Ralph Madden. Malvern
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Why do services seem to be getting worse?
TWO years ago I did my bit by taking the train to Coventry. I actually wrote to the rail company complimenting it on the punctual, quick, economic and clean trains with only one change. Last week, I enquired on trains to Rugby. Only one, the 7.22am, to
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New hope for town markets
CHANGES in management for Malvern's two markets have proved successful, attracting more stalls and shoppers, say organisers. Local farmers, who took over the running of the monthly market from operator E G Skett in October, held their second independently-run
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Security device revealed at show
QINETIQ pitched its latest advance in airport security at an international conference in Athens this week. The Malvern company launched its first commercial demonstrator of security screening apparatus at AvSec World 2003, which brought leading figures
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Council wants action over speeding
TACKLING traffic problems in Welland will be high on the parish council's list of priorities. Councillors plan to meet Mike Davies, of the Malvern Hills Highways Partnership, to discuss what can be done to control the problem of vehicles speeding through
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Rally to help Africa
A FORMER Malvern man is preparing for a 3,000-mile drive to Africa to raise money for charity. Mike Montfort ran Just So in Barnards Green for more than 20 years before moving to Milford on Sea near Plymouth for his retirement. Now he is taking part in
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Project is a success
A Malvern doctor has led an award-winning project researching the health of seafarers. Dr Tim Carter, of Alexandra Road, works as chief medical advisor for the Department of Transport. He and his team were presented with a £10,000 BUPA Foundation Award
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Homeless to get more help
A report on Malvern Hills District Council's approach to homelessness has identified a number of key areas for improvement. The review was conducted by a panel of members from the authority's overview and scrutiny committee. Several recommendations were
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Defender of Darwin still inspires club
MANY people would not think twice about a flock of goldfinches fluttering around in a tree. But members of the Malvern Naturalists Field Club rushed to identify the birds when they spotted them outside the Lyttelton Rooms after their annual meeting on
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Opinion
MANY rail passengers in Malvern and Ledbury have had enough of a 'service' which all too often, it seems, is barely worthy of the name and who can blame them? Whether the service between Worcester and Hereford is worse than other parts of the rail network
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Give us a break, say teens
TEENAGERS have made a plea for more leisure facilities to parish councillors in the Welland area. Ben Whitehouse, Faye Dyke and Joe Smith attended a meeting of Welland and Little Malvern Parish Council on Monday night to put forward their ideas. Ben,
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Harriers defend Torquay record
DIRECTOR of football Jan Molby is hoping history will repeat itself when improving Kidderminster Harriers take on Torquay United in a Nationwide League Division Three clash at Aggborough tomorrow. Harriers have never lost a league match against The Gulls
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Weston's visit can turn tide for City
PAT Lyons believes hard graft and solid defence hold the key to Worcester City finding success against Weston-super-Mare tomorrow. The midfielder admits confidence in the side has taken a battering of late but remains optimistic City can haul themselves
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Tomkins returns for Rovers
RICHARD Tomkins is set for a return to action for Bromsgrove Rovers tomorrow after three weeks out following a horrific collision against Weston in the FA Trophy. The left winger, knocked cold for 20 minutes in the incident, is in the frame to replace
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Auction profits will be divided
AN innovative auction will be held at Leigh and Bransford Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday). The 50/50 auction allows sellers to split the profits of goods they put up for sale between St Edburga's Church, at Leigh, and their own pockets. Organiser Jean
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Cup success has knock-on effect for Warriors
ENGLAND'S march to tomorrow's Rugby World Cup final has inspired hundreds more budding young stars to take up the sport. Worcester Rugby Club, undefeated at the top of National League Division One, has seen a marked increase in turn-out for their junior
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Dean plays it cool to clinch another victory
WORCESTER Portobello star Dean Jameson recorded his second successive club victory when he tamed a frost-affected top pool at Brockamin fishery. Drawn on peg three, opposite the car park, Jameson -- whose previous win came during the club's last outing
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From the archives
100 Years Ago November 14, 1903 THE Evesham Chrysanthemum Show, held at the Town Hall on Friday afternoon, still holds its ground against larger competitors. The cut blooms were again very fine, and they made much finer show in vases than previous on
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From the archives
100 Years Ago October 31, 1903 On Sunday afternoon, after the children's service in Fladbury church, a special service was held to dedicate to the church two stained glass windows which complete every window in the sacred building of the same material
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Celebrating life of Tippett
A TWO-year celebration of the life, music and influences of Sir Michael Tippett is about to be opened by the Orchestra of the Swan. Music of Our Time will take in the centenary of Tippett's birth in 2005 and is sponsored by Birmingham International Airport
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Society sings Elgar oratorio
ELGAR'S oratorio The Kingdom will be performed by the 100-strong Kidderminster Choral Society on Saturday, November 29. The group will be joined by the Elgar Sinfonia and Marcus Huxley, organist at St Phillip's Cathedral in Birmingham. The soloists will
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Showcase for talent
LOCAL talent continues to form the backbone of the Midland Musical Theatre Group as it prepares to open its 25th anniversary show. Joint artistic director Philippa Charlesworth, from Malvern, is among the local people involved in the production, which
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Award-winning pianist back as guest performer
An accomplished young Malvern musician will perform at the Worcestershire Young Musicians 2003 competition at Huntingdon Hall. Pianist Liam Cartwright, a former pupil of The Chase, will play six pieces as a guest performer at the event on Wednesday (November
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Taking a leap of faith in name of charity...
CHILDREN In Need Day today, a big event at the BBC. Terry Wogan will be strutting his stuff on your tele tonight and at BBC Hereford & Worcester we'll be out and about all day, and I'll be on air until nine tonight. It set me to thinking how much
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20/11/03 - Best pack performance in my time
HATS off to the forwards! I get a bit of stick sometimes when I'm talking about how good the backs are. However, I think, after Saturday's performance at Plymouth, I'm going to have to start talking about this pack of ours. They were awesome at Brickfields
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Saving money
n HERE'S a couple of questions for Trevor McAvoy. 1. Of the 6,029 speeding motorists on City Walls Road, how many caused an accident, and how many people died on City Walls Road in that period? 2. How much money would be saved if Mr McAvoy's job was axed
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Parliament can be overruled
BRITAIN joined the Common Market on January 1, 1973 and Section 2 of the enabling legislation Communities Act of 1972 established the principle that European Law would always prevail over British Law - thereby overthrowing the supremacy of the British
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Expense of Bush visit
I DON'T doubt that many London council taxpayers will be less than thrilled that 14,000 London policemen will be diverted to security tasks while President Bush visits and lawbreakers have a heyday. Modernisation means greater flexibility. Surely someone
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Bob's right to take his stand over language
THANK you for your article (Evening News, Saturday November 15) regarding County Councillor Bob Bullock's comments on so much foul language on TV these days. What a shame it is that so many otherwise intelligent people cannot express themselves without
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Downward spiral of Elbury Mount School
BOTH my daughters attended Elbury Mount School and were awarded places at the Worcester Girls Grammar School. That was nothing unusual in those years, as the establishment could boast of many achievements, being justifiably proud of the fine education
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21/11/03 - City wait on Kelly sickness verdict
MANAGER John Barton is keeping his fingers crossed striker Leon Kelly will shake off a bout of flu in time to face Weston-super-Mare at St Geo-rge's Lane tomorrow (3pm). Worcester City's leading scorer missed training last night with a virus that has
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21/11/03 - Weston's visit can turn tide for City
PAT Lyons believes hard graft and solid defence hold the key to Worcester City finding success against Weston-super-Mare tomorrow. The midfielder admits confidence in the side has taken a battering of late but remains optimistic City can haul themselves
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New century time of growth within church
IT was clearly a time of growth for the Church of England a century ago. In October 1903, the Malvern News reported on the opening of the Church of the Ascension in Malvern Link. And a century ago this week, it was the turn of All Saints' Church at the
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Honour roll may need updating
RESEARCHER Mick Wilks wants to find out about the names on the Roll of Honour at Hanley Castle High School The roll lists former pupils at the school who gave their lives during the two world wars. Mr Wilks, who went to Hanley Castle in the 1950s when
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Dance causes a sensation
"THE Creep, Britain's latest addition to the ballroom repertoire and the biggest dance sensation since the Charleston," reported the Malvern Gazette 50 years ago, "was included in the programme of Oscar Rabin and orchestra at Malvern Winter Gardens when
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago MR Richard Moon Brocklebank, of the Firs, Great Malvern, and of the Villa Springland, Cannes, left estate in England which has been valued at £247,100 8s. 5d. gross. Probate of his will has been granted to his brothers, Mr Ralph Brocklebank
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21/11/03 - Tom's trusty feeder stays in bag
THE latest round of the Malvern United Angling Association's winter league was held on the club's stretch of the River Avon at Birlingham last Sunday and once again there was a large turnout. Despite the mild weather fishing was going to be hard as the
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Events in and around Worcester
Nov 21: Upton-upon-Severn RNLI Coffee Evening at Upton-upon-Severn Memorial Hall. Nov 21: Prize Bingo at Great Witley Village Hall in aid of St Michael's Hospice, Hereford. Nov 22: Jumble Sale at Old Library, Ombersley Street, Droitwich, in aid of Cutnall
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WADS comedy is fatal joke
AN ordinary middle-class family whose house has seen more than its fair share of fatalities is the basis for a comedy being staged by WADS. Woolhope Amateur Dramatic Society will be staging Derek Benfield's Beyond a Joke from November 27-29. 'Genuine
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Miller play postponed
MALVERN College has been forced to postpone performances of The Crucible due to illness. James Robertson, a key member of the cast, was forced to pull out with a temperature of 104 degrees. The performance was due to take place over three nights, starting
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What's on
Theatre November 21-The Richard Alston Dance Company perform at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. £9 & £11, students £6. Box Office (01684) 892277. Until 22-Arms & the Man by George Bernard Shaw at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. £7 & £6 from (
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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2003/2004
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 19 WALSALL (Friendly) 5-1 (Sutton, Banner, Dyson, Bowen, Scheppel) Tue 22 WOODFORD UNITED (Friendly) 3-1 (Sutton, Stephenson, Scheppel) Sat 26 STOCKPORT COUNTY (Friendly) 0-0 Wed 30 ASTON
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CBI boss in city
DIGBY Jones, director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), was due to visit Worcester today. As reported in yesterday's Evening News, he was set to kick off his visit with a breakfast meeting at Worcester Rugby Club, Sixways, organised
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21/11/03 - Nine is fine in Town spree
COSELEY TOWN 0, MALVERN TOWN 9 MALVERN Town extended their lead at the top of the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division table to eight points, following this emphatic success at Gornal-based Coseley Town on Tuesday night. With the bottom
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Jilted lover is bound over to keep the peace
A MAN who broke into the home of his former partner because he could not cope with the end of the relationship has been bound over to keep the peace for one year. Colin Hughes, of Burfield Close, Warndon, Worcester, was so upset that Debbie Jones, his
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Peggy's lively on her pins!
A SPRIGHTLY pensioner who has been playing skittles for 35 years celebrated her 80th birthday playing her favourite game. Peggy Hoskins played an away game with her team The Red Foxes, against the Rising Stars at the Prince of Wales pub in Warndon, Worcester
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Anti-war bishop takes to streets
THE Bishop of Worcester was among the estimated 200,000 people who attended yesterday's anti-war demonstration in London. The Rt Revd Dr Peter Selby said nothing had happened to change his view that the war in Iraq was not justified. "The protest is concerned
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Trust's missed targets 'letting patients down'
A TRUST that runs Worcestershire's hospitals is "seriously letting patients down" by failing to meet three-quarters of its targets, say health campaigners. At a board meeting yesterday of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - which runs Worcestershire
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Thanks for all your cutting offers
AN elderly couple's faith in humanity has been restored after a plea for help to cut down a hazardous tree was met with an overwhelming response. Joan and Leonard Brown, of Steynor Close, Droitwich, appealed for a skilled tree surgeon's to chop down the
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Piece of parachute canvas found in field by farmer
A PIECE of a parachute rig has been recovered by a farmer in Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire, near to where Herefordshire skydiver Stephen Hilder died. The cutaway pad, a canvas material which, when pulled, leads to the release of the main chute, was found
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Cash puts charity on right road
LONELY and isolated people will be helped to expand their social horizons with the aid of a £3,000 grant from the Gannett Foundation. The money has been awarded to the Worcestershire LifeLinks project, started three years ago under the umbrella of the
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Donation for that X factor
A YOUNGSTER with a rare genetic disorder will find some relief from his condition thanks to a £1,000 donation from a charitable organisation. James Taylor-Hall, aged four, suffers from Fragile X Syndrome, which has left him with severe learning difficulties
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Twins club fair
BARGAIN hunters will be hit with a double-whammy of surprises when Worcester Twins Club holds its Christmas fair on Sunday. Thousands of new and used babies' clothes and a variety of toys, books and nursery equipment will be on sale at the event which
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Top slot
TELEPHONE lines have opened in a competition to find the Midlander of the Year. Jan Harrigan, who has dedicated her life to helping swans from her Wychbold rescue centre, and racing driver and businessman Matt Neal, also from Wychbold, are in the running
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Help for diabetes sufferers
A NEW service at DG Pharmacy, Dines Green, will give diabetes sufferers the chance to receive advice and information about their condition. Staff at Worcester's DG Pharmacy have also been trained on diabetes meters used by sufferers to monitor blood sugar
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It's Pudsey Day today
PUDSEY fever was gripping the city and county as the marathon Children in Need charity fund-raiser got under way today. Homebase staff in Hylton Road, Worcester got into the fancy dress spirit of things. Pictured are Rollin Nicholls, Jill Serrone, Karen
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21/11/03 - Bromyard enjoy friendly wins
STOURPORT 3pts, BROMYARD 17pts BROMYARD enjoyed their break from the league with a hard-earned victory over their lower graded local rivals. After two closely fought league matches last season this was never easy but Bromyard's youngsters won the day,
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CASTLEMORTON COMMON Correspondent: Mr B Amatt Tel: 01684 833438
CASTLEMORTON Common Association will be holding its AGM at the Plume of Feathers, Castlemorton, on Monday (November 24) at 8pm. A lively evening is in prospect as many issues concerning the common will be on the agenda. Future events will be debated,
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
DON'T forget to come along tonight (Friday) to the village hall at Colwall for the annual village quiz at 7.30pm. Teams of four £6. Proceeds go towards holidays for children who live in our link parish of St James, Aston. Bangers, beetles and booze will
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MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mrs V Greaves Tel: 01684 566860
ALL Saints Church, Wells Road (by the Railway Inn) is the venue for a musical celebration given by well-known soprano Sue Black and friends next Friday (November 28) at 8pm. The cost is £3 per person, which includes mulled wine and nibbles. What a bargain
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
TWO members of the public were welcomed at Staunton Parish Council meeting by the chairman, coun Clive Dent. Jane Cox, clerk to the council, reported that Mill Lane Road was down for next year's budget and would not get much priority. Councillors decided
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
It was a case of celebrating an 'absent friend' at the cricket club's well-attended quiz last Saturday. The winning team (by a country mile) was the well-established (and many times successful) grouping of Brian and Diana O'Connell and Ted Ekins. However
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On course for theatre and art
MALVERN Hills College will be welcoming would-be students to an open evening next week. The college has released details of its courses for next spring and will be enrolling during the week beginning on Monday (November 24). New this year is a two-year
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20/11/03 - Richards powering a new mean machine
WHEN Phil 'The Power' Richards arrived at Sixways in the summer he promised the players a 'brutal' time. He was true to his word and, five months on, Worcester can no longer be perceived as soft touches. The fitness coach, who learnt his 'skills for life
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Chandos Symphony Orchestra n Malvern Theatres
The Chandos faced a major problem in the run-up to its 25th anniversary concert when its soloist had to pull out because of injury a few days before the event. Fortunately, an excellent replacement was found in Matthew Trusler, who gave a first-class
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Crash warning prompts new call for speed humps
A vote of confidence in the work of town warden Mary Fisher has been delivered by Upton Town Council. The council is also spearheading moves to find money to keep her in the job. Ms Fisher was appointed street warden in August last year, using funding
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Plans win support
MEMBERS of Upton Town Council's planning committee met to discuss several applications. Among them was an amended plan to build a new single-storey home at Willowbank in School Lane. Coun Eric White said the applicants had proposed using a site access
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Cut in tax is the aim
MALVERN Town Council's tax demand could be about to fall for the first time in its history. The controlling group on the council, Malvern Town Action Group, this week outlined its budget aims after sweeping to victory in May's elections with the pledge
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Gala concert
A GALA concert is taking place at Hanley Castle High School, featuring pupils, staff and members of the community. Among those taking part are the Hanley Voices, the school choir, brass ensemble and flute choir, along with the Peppercorns youth theatre
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Nesta was last link with upstairs, downstairs life
A WOMAN who worked behind the scenes running Madresfield Court to exacting standards died on Friday. Nesta Bough spent her early years in Aberbanc Llandysul, Wales, where she attended primary school and grammar school. She moved to Worcestershire with
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Coffee fundraiser
UPTON Baptist Church is holding a coffee morning in its new hall tomorrow (Saturday), from 10am to noon. As well as refreshments there will be cakes, books, toiletries and bric-a-brac.
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Bollards sabotaged
Vandals disrupted traffic at the the retail park in Roman Way by sabotaging security bollards. Five retractable traffic bollards at the entrance to the car park serving several outlets, including Focus, Halfords, Brantano and Argos, were attacked. The
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Testing time
A FUN quiz takes place on at 7.30pm on Thursday (November 24), at Strensham Village Hall. The cost is £2.50 per person. Proceeds go to Earl's Croome and Strensham Church.
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Residents beat plan
Residents on Ebrington Road, Malvern, were celebrating a planning victory this week. They successfully lobbied the southern area planning sub-committee to prevent the building of a three-storey dwelling and a parking platform. District council planning
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Name that bear
UPTON Tourist Information Centre will be running a "guess the name of the teddy bear" competition between 10am and 4pm today (Saturday), in aid of Children in Need.
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Star a turn-on
Malvern town centre will be filled with light with the switching-on of the Christmas lights at 6pm today (Friday). Gemma Lowy-Hamilton, star of this year's pantomime at the Malvern Theatres, will launch proceedings in her role as Robin Hood. Shops will
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Bidding to nobble a success
IT'S amazing - as soon as we get a successful local enterprise, the 'Malvern miseries' come out of the woodwork and try to nobble it. The current target is Malvern's Three Counties Showground, which a local clique wants to fix in a 1950s planning time
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Try someone else's shoes
I have just returned from a wonderful autumn walk through the area that will be the Sensory Garden in the fullness of time. It was good for the soul and I found the plants interesting and their shades and textures soothing, given that the play area and
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Concert to be broadcast from Forum
A very lucky number of Van Morrison fans have won the chance to see the celebrated performer returning to his favourite venue, the Forum Theatre. The theatre has been hired out on Monday by concert organisers BBC Radio 2, which gave away all the small
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Daylight snobbery
AS a customer of Miller's Tyres in Edith Walk, I feel the company is being subjected to snobbish persecution by Malvern Hills District Council. I have no connection with the firm, but have found it over the last 13 years to be reliable, efficient, helpful
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Crash overturns mail van
A LORRY collided with a van in Madresfield Road causing it to tip over. The collision, between a Draycott Bakery lorry and a Royal Mail van, happened at around 10.20am on Monday morning, near Langlands Avenue. The lorry collided with the Royal Mail van
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Fashion shops targeted by animal activists
Two High Street fash-ion boutiques in Led-bury are bracing themselves for more anti-fur protests tomor-row (Saturday). Sez and In Stark Contrast have both previously been the target of placard-waving by animal rights activists. Margaret Stark, owner of
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Leave some seats
PLEASE don't change all the bus shelter seats. Have some for the elderly and some for the disabled. It's because they're that height and not fixed rigid that I can sit on them with my crutches and dodgy back, hips and knees. ADRIENNE HILL, Cales Avenue
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Hardly surprising
The Rev. Richard Rosoman in Thought for the Week (November 14) asks us to "imagine spending five years in prison. How old would you be on your release?" I ask your readers and the Reverend to think of the innocent victims of criminals that are in prison
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New window is consecrated
A newly-restored stained glass window at the Roman Catholic Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Ledbury, has been consecrated, along with the rest of the building. The Archbishop of Cardiff, the Most Rev Peter Smith, carried out the service on Sunday (November
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Alex to get gold award for conservation efforts
A Malvern graduate student was due to meet Prince Philip during a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award ceremony in London yesterday (Thursday). Alex Heuer, from Malvern Link, was set to join nearly 800 young achievers from across the country to receive his award
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A brilliant night
I would like to say what a brilliant night everybody had at the recent Ledbury Town v Manchester United game. It took a lot of hard work and organisation from numerous people to make this once-in-a-lifetime occasion such a success. Although many people
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Asbestos link to lung death
A CIVIL engineer who worked in power stations became a victim of the cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, a coroner ruled on Tuesday. Gloucester coroner Alan Crickmore recorded a verdict that Michael Alan Beechey, 79, of Sandfields, Bromsberrow Heath
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Demanding improvements
I would like to start up a Rail User Group to lobby for a fair deal for passengers in the Malvern and Ledbury area. Anybody interested in joining me to help form such a group can contact me on the address below. Like Grace Hinitt, the student in last
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Village clock is back in time
The time was right for villagers in West Malvern who came to witness the official unveiling of the revamped village clock. The drum clock on the side of the village hall was erected for the Queen's coronation in 1953 by George Beard, a member of the ratepayers
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New hymns to get a Priory premiere
CAROLS penned by Malvern residents will be performed at Christmas services in the town next month. Rosemary Williams, who attends Malvern Baptist Church, and Katherine Panton-Kent, nine, from St Matthias Church, were chosen from 40 entrants as the winners
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City wait on Kelly sickness verdict
MANAGER John Barton is keeping his fingers crossed striker Leon Kelly will shake off a bout of flu in time to face Weston-super-Mare at St Geo-rge's Lane tomorrow (3pm). Worcester City's leading scorer missed training last night with a virus that has
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5,000 reasons to visit show
CRADLEY firm Carrington and Jackson has been asked to provide 5,000 apples for the BBC Good Food Show. The order comes from the Food and Drink Information Centre, based in Hereford, which wants to use the apples as promotional giveaways on its stand.
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No sentiment for Turner
GRAHAM Turner will boot sentiment into touch when he takes his Hereford United side to Shrewsbury Town tomorrow for the Conference match-of-the-day. The Bulls' boss may have cut his managerial teeth during six years at Gay Meadow from 1978-84 but remains
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Firms pledge support
MALVERN Rotary Club says it has had a good response to its Tree of Light appeal, supported by the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter. The scheme is in its first year and local companies have now pledged sufficient support to cover the cost of lights
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Film makers are courted
FILM and television companies are being urged to look at the Malvern Hills as a location for productions. Worcestershire County Council and film and television agency Screen West Midlands is launching a booklet for film producers on Monday in a bid to
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Fans put shirts on England win
SPORTS shops in Worcester have been celebrating England's World Cup run more than most as sales of rugby shirts have gone through the roof. The rush on replica strips, training tops and rugby balls kicked in about a week before the tournament began in
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Wreath-laying is a sombre ceremony
A SUCKLEY man travelled further afield than most to remember those who died in the two world wars on his annual trip to the Belgian town of Ypres. James Manderson, a former Scots Guard, has made the journey every year since 1993 on Remembrance Day, on
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From the archives
100 Years Ago November 7, 1903 A special service was held at St Andrew's Church, Pershore, on Thursday week for the purpose of inaugurating a society for young men and lads, to which the name of Guild of the Avon has been given. The object of the Guild
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21/11/03 - Harriers defend Torquay record
DIRECTOR of football Jan Molby is hoping history will repeat itself when improving Kidderminster Harriers take on Torquay United in a Nationwide League Division Three clash at Aggborough tomorrow. Harriers have never lost a league match against The Gulls
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Ensemble play by candlelight
Birtsmorton Church will be filled with music and candlelight, courtesy of the Canterbury Brass Ensemble. The new 11-player ensemble was formed by brass band player and member of the Chandos Orchestra, Jon Clements. Mr Clements, who lives in Worcester,
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Centenary concert a sell-out
MALVERN Concert Club has sold out one of the highlights of its centenary programme - a visit by pianist Andras Schiff. Mr Schiff played for the club in 1977, when he was in the early stages of his career. He will be performing sonatas by Haydn, Beethoven
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Bach sure to be popular choice to launch season
A 170-strong Malvern Festival Chorus will perform Bach's Mass in B Minor at the Malvern Theatres in the opening concert in its new season. Four soloists have been lined up for the performance, on Saturday, November 29 at 7.30pm. Tenor Ben Hulett, mezzo-soprano
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Put a n-ice stamp on your Christmas
ROYAL Mail has launched a n-ice series of stamps to make sure customers have Christmas licked this year. But the latest stamps, featuring impressive ice sculptures, do not need licking as the six superb designs are self-adhesive. The Shuttle/Times and
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Showing true colours...
THE behaviour of Children's Minister Margaret Hodge truly exposes the perfidious nature of "New" Labour. By any standards of decency, she should have been sacked. Instead, she is reported as being supported by the Prime Minister and retains the loyalty
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Godsend for Spa hospital patients
PATIENTS who struggle to get from Droitwich to Worcestershire Royal Hospital are set to benefit from a new service early in the New Year. Droitwich Spa & Rural Council for Voluntary Service through the community transport scheme want to provide a
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: Love Actually (15) 8pm daily, Mats 4.30pm daily. Odeon Worcester: Special Advance Previews - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (12A) Thurs only 1.55, 5.05, 8.15 Free list suspended; Elf (PG) Sat & Sun 11.15, 1.40, 4.00
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Exhibitions and where to find them
Until Nov 29: Worcester Society of Artists exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester. Telephone 01905 25371 for further information. Until Dec 3: Brushstrokes, by Graham Wilson, at The Gallery, Droitwich Spa Library
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All the latest gigs and where to find them
Nov 22: Gemma, Sketchley's Social Club, Worcester; Dave Light, Barbourne Ex-Servicemen's Club, Worcester; Carvin Jones, The Marr's Bar, Worcester. Nov 23: Tommy Marr, Barbourne Ex-Servicemen's Club, Worcester; Colin & Quarmby, The Marr's Bar, Worcester
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Classy and easily listening- a guide to what's on near you
Nov 22: The Concert Party of the Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society is presenting a superb concert of varied music at Bromwich Road Mission Free Church, Worcester. Telephone 01905 424196 for tickets. Nov 22: The Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra is
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What's on at your local theatre
Nov 17-22: The Play What I Wrote. London's biggest ever comedy hit ... with a mystery guest star at Birmingham Hippodrome. Box office: 0870 730 1234. Nov 20-22: The Lychgate Players present Proscenophobia a new thriller by Bettine Manktelow at St Andrew's
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Steamy Graduate is a West End sensation
Temperatures are set to soar as the West End production of The Graduate comes to Malvern Theatres. Set in California during the Sixties, the play has had sensational runs in London and on Broadway before embarking on its first-ever tour of Britain. Twenty-year-old
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Sing along with Julie
THE lure of Julie Andrews as dressed as a nun combined with a sing-song has proved a winning combination. Singalong-a-Sound of Music at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, on Friday, November 28, is already a sell-out. The audience will get the chance to dress
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Pupils prepare to stage classic West End show
Pupils of the Chase Technology College in Malvern are taking to the stage to perform the West End classic Les Miserables. More than 70 youngsters, including actors, chorus and stage crew, will be involved in the production, which runs from November 26
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E-commerce cash boost up to £24m
BUSINESSES in the two counties of Worcestershire and Herefordshire are set for a £24m boost following the launch of an e-business initiative. The Regional E-Business Development Initiative will raise the awareness of the opportunities, benefits and support
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21/11/03 - Roberts heads in late Town winner
MALVERN TOWN 2, LYE TOWN 1 MALVERN Town moved five points clear at the top of the Express and Star West Midlands Premier Division following Dean Roberts last gasp 89th winner at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. To be fair it was no more than Town deserved
