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Lyndhurst's dressed for success
WITH constant repeats of Britain's favourite sitcom Only Fools and Horses on our screens it is hard to believe that Nicholas Lyndhurst, who plays "plonker" Rodney, has actually been taking a break from acting for the past two years. Instead, he has been
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Something Cecilian
THE Cecilian Players will perform a concert at Pershore Abbey on Saturday, January 29. The orchestra will play Verdi's Overture to I Masnadieri and Tchaikovsky's Symphony no. 5, while soloists Jody Moore and Helen Joynes will perform Kuhlau's Concertino
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Society gets in character for new role with G&S treasure
THE Pirates of Penzance opens at Malvern Theatres on Wednesday. The show will be Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society's last production in its current guise - as the amateur dramatics group has a new name and logo which they are hoping will bring them
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Masefield in new mix
LONG John Silver, tall ships and seafaring ballads feature in a new anthology of John Masefield's poetry. The Ledbury-born former Poet Laureate is regarded as one of the great storytellers of English poetry and this collection, Sea Fever, Selected Poem
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Burn off energy at dance
The floorboards of Colwall Village Hall will be put to the test during an evening of foot-stomping dance. A ceilidh is on Saturday, January 29 at 7.30pm with caller Sheila Main-waring and band Malthouse Passage. The band is named after an alleyway in
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Wind in the Willows Review: Cradley Primary School
THE hall of Cradley's new Primary School turns into a riverbank for the village players' fantastic production of the Wind in the Willows. Director Peter Diamond has lovingly adapted Kenneth Grahame's children's story, also writing songs set to early-20th
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Clash of cultures echoed in sound
A unique fusion of Latin American rhythms and European music will launch the second half of Malvern Concert Club's current season. This takes place on Thursday, January 27, with a performance by Ex Cathedra Consort, which pioneers historically informed
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Banging the drum for Jimmy's
JIMMY'S Band, a church orchestra with a difference, is playing at Cradley Village Hall later this month. With guitarists, a bass player, a keyboard player and a drummer, Jimmy's is as much pop band as church orchestra. The gig at the village hall will
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Band supports appeal
TARRINGTON Brass is holding a concert in aid of the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal on Sunday at the Lady Emily Community Hall in the village. There will be a broad selection of music plus solo performances by singer Ted Mitson and flautist Julia Gibbons. The
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Jazz helps school
WENDY Austen and her band will be bringing the sounds of jazz to the Downs School, Colwall at 8pm tomorrow (Saturday). Entry is free, but there will be a collection for the school's music technology project.
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Music at pub
GUITARIST Dave Miles plays at The Anchor at Welland at 9pm tonight (Friday). Singer songwriter Clive John performs in the pub on Friday, February 4, again at 9pm.
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Siegal on saxophone
SAXOPHONIST Julian Siegal will be providing some late night jazz at The County Bar in the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, tonight. Julian is one of the most in demand saxophonists on the British jazz scene today, working in the UK and abroad with the band
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Events in and around Worcester
Jan 14 and every Friday: Country Western partner dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels welcome including beginners, for further details please telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772. Jan 14: Worcestershire Industrial Archaeology and Local
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Exhibitionsin and around Worcester
Until Jan 15: Fusion, designer jewellers and textiles artists from Europe and North American, have created a unique show of work at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum. For further information telephone 01242 237431.
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All the local gigs
Jan 14: Festivals Experience, Marr's Bar, Worcester; Fingers, Drummonds Bar, Worcester; The Shakedown, Actress & Bishop, Birmingham. Jan 15: John Otway, Marr's Bar, Worcester; Nearly Dan, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester; Shamus, Barbourne Ex-Services Club
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Whats on at your local theatre
Jan 12-15: Jack and the Beanstalk, a traditional family pantomime by Stephen Duckham at The Norbury Theatre, Friar Street, Droitwich Spa. Tickets available on 01905 770154 Until Jan 22: Kays Theatre Group presents Robinson Crusoe at The Swan Theatre,
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Classic updated
A REMAKE of the classic 60s film The Manchurian Candidate opens at Malvern Cinema today (Friday). Starring Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep and Liev Schreiber, the film is brought up-to-date with giant corporations replacing communists as the new bogeymen
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What's on
Theatre January 14&15-Cinderella by the Rural Theatre Company at Edwyn Ralph Village Hall. 7pm. £5 adults, £3 children from the Bromyard Centre or Barry Bufton Estate Agents. 14-15 & 21-22-Babes in the Wood by Whitbourne Amateur Dramatic Society
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Enjoy a wander in the wetlands
THERE is pleasant countryside to be enjoyed throughout this walk, and several interesting buildings too, including Sugarbrook Manor, Fish House Mill and Needle Mill Cottage, a survivor from the days when needle-making was an important cottage industry
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Bob's your uncle! Big Jim and boys play Dylan night
MUSIC fans look set to take 'Shelter From The Storm' in Worcester's Marr's Bar this month as the venue hosts a Bob Dylan night. The event is now in its third year and sees members of Worcestershire groups The George Cowley Experience, Diego Garcia and
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Lights, camera and action for new cinema...
IT will be lights, camera and action for movie fans across Wyre Forest when the district's first cinema in 23 years opens. A cinema is set to open in Kidderminster on Friday, March 25 after councillors gave the scheme the thumbs-up. It follows years of
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Lyndhurst's dressed for success
WITH constant repeats of Britain's favourite sitcom Only Fools and Horses on our screens it is hard to believe that Nicholas Lyndhurst, who plays "plonker" Rodney, has actually been taking a break from acting for the past two years. Instead, he has been
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Something Cecilian
THE Cecilian Players will perform a concert at Pershore Abbey on Saturday, January 29. The orchestra will play Verdi's Overture to I Masnadieri and Tchaikovsky's Symphony no. 5, while soloists Jody Moore and Helen Joynes will perform Kuhlau's Concertino
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African experience
AFRICAN dance and culture kept children at a Droitwich school entertained for a day. Pupils at Cutnall Green First School took part in an African Day workshop on Wednesday. African costumes, traditional instruments, toys and fruit were all used to help
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Society gets in character for new role with G&S treasure
THE Pirates of Penzance opens at Malvern Theatres on Wednesday. The show will be Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society's last production in its current guise - as the amateur dramatics group has a new name and logo which they are hoping will bring them
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Stress buster
STRESSED-OUT people in Worcester can learn how to relax with new beginners' classes in the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Instructor Alan Smith of the Rising Dragon school, is holding two free taster sessions next week. "Tai Chi is suitable for all ages
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Reconstruction of serious road crash
A crash in which a 49-year-old Evesham woman was badly injured in the North Cotswolds last Friday is to be reconstructed by police this weekend. The woman motorist was badly injured in a collision with an agricultural drill near Saintbury, on the B4632
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Improve the area
EVENING News readers with a passion for the world in which we live are urged to volunteer for the Environment Agency. The agency is looking for new members to join the Regional Fisheries, Ecology and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Regional Environmental
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Computer club at Age Concern
A COMPUTER club is being launched by Age Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire on Monday, January 24. The club, based at 6 Sansome Street in Worcester, will run on most Mondays from 10am to 12noon and for £1 visitors can use the internet and e-mail
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CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
CASTLEMORTON Gardening Club starts the new year with the usual visit to foreign shores. The group are pleased to welcome Keith Ferguson, who will be talking about Mediterranean plants in our gardens, a welcome antidote to the January weather. Afterwards
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Welland Correspondent: Stephen Try Tel: 01684 310068
THERE was a wonderful reception for the Friends of Welland and the St James' Church Singers when we went around carol singing just before Christmas. I think everyone who took part thoroughly enjoyed themselves; the folks being sung to seemed to appreciate
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
MORE about the parish plan. The first meeting of the steering group will be on Monday, January 17 at 8pm at Old Mill House, Hollow Lane, Staplow. The agenda will include prioritising the various tasks involved in producing the plan, especially the questionnaires
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14/1/05 - Upton lose but stay in touch
AFTER a three-week break, Upton returned to rugby and league business on Saturday at Redditch. REDDITCH 28pts, UPTON 13pts Redditch have been playing on one of their lesser pitches whilst major development work has denied them the use of their usual 1st
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Masefield in new mix
LONG John Silver, tall ships and seafaring ballads feature in a new anthology of John Masefield's poetry. The Ledbury-born former Poet Laureate is regarded as one of the great storytellers of English poetry and this collection, Sea Fever, Selected Poem
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Burn off energy at dance
The floorboards of Colwall Village Hall will be put to the test during an evening of foot-stomping dance. A ceilidh is on Saturday, January 29 at 7.30pm with caller Sheila Main-waring and band Malthouse Passage. The band is named after an alleyway in
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City will suffer if jobs go
IN this column yesterday, we spoke of the Faithful City's most famous export - Worcestershire Sauce - and how moves by its owners, HP Foods had, we hoped, secured the firm's future. Our story on today's Page 23 appears to confirm that. We also said that
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14/1/05 - Hines facing race to be fit
LES Hines' chances of turning out against former club Hednesford Town in tomorrow's FA Trophy third round clash (3pm) hang in the balance. Hines faces a late fitness test on a calf injury before the match at Keys Park and only rates himself 50-50 to feature
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Shock as 130 jobs under threat at Royal Worcester
MORE than 100 staff at Royal Worcester Porcelain have been told their jobs are on the line. The troubled company, which opened in the city since 1751, released a statement yesterday saying it is proposing "a restructuring of its manufacturing facilities
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Bishop hits at political parties' tax bids
THE Bishop of Worcester has launched a broadside against political parties that try to "outbid" each other on tax pledges without considering their impact on society. The Rt Rev Peter Selby told the House of Lords that politicians should not lose sight
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County schools chief kicked out
FORMER schools' chief June Longmuir was "torn apart" and kicked out of Worcestershire's top education post after councillors said they had lost confidence in her. A vote of no confidence was put forward and, after an hour-long debate in which Coun Longmuir
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Plunge death teacher waved wife goodbye
AN assistant headteacher plunged to his death just 40 minutes after waving his wife goodbye and leaving for work. At the opening of Ian Campbell's inquest yesterday Worcestershire Coroner Victor Round described how the Hagley Roman Catholic High School
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Group uncovers a forgotten orchard
A FORGOTTEN orchard is being reclaimed from its ivy and bramble chaos thanks to enthusiastic volunteers' fruitful labour and Worcestershire County Council guidance. Newly formed Worcester Woods Volunteer Group and Worcestershire County Council Countryside
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Piddle pensioners can't spend penny
PENSIONERS were forced to use public and supermarket toilets for more than a week after the sewer near their homes in Wyre Piddle was blocked. They were forced to travel to an all-night supermarket for toilet facilities and could not have a bath or wash
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The tale of Lady Pamela and the £2m painting
A VIEW of Venice owned by an aristocratic antiques dealer will be sold for more than £2m when it is auctioned in New York later this month. The 18th Century painting by Italian master Canaletto has been owned by Lady Pamela Pidgeon, of Great Brampton
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A chance to see the beaches of D-day
THE chance to pay respects to fallen comrades and reflect on the 60th anniversary of the Second World War is being offered on a trip to D-Day landing beaches and graves in Normandy. Tolladine Community Centre, on Rose Avenue, has organised a coach tour
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Roadside baby sparks alert
A BABY'S early arrival on a roadside near Worcester sparked a police alert. Imogen Scargill was born beside the A4103 near the Rushwick roundabout at about 5pm last Thursday. Mum Ellen had gone into labour at the family's Cradley home a few hours before
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Tributes to prominent bandsman
A PACKED church paid tribute at the funeral of a brass band leader and prominent member of the Evesham community, who died suddenly at home. Roger Spragg, aged 71, was the president of Avonbank Brass Band, Evesham. He suffered heart failure in the town's
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Race hopes sunk by high winds
UPTON Rowing Club was forced to cancel its heads of the river race for the third year running, due to bad weather conditions. While members had worked hard to prepare for the event, there was widespread concern about Saturday's high winds. Club member
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Crew saved by SARA
SARA was called to help after a boat from Upton lost engine power and began to drift down the River Severn. The cruiser and its crew set off from the town's marina at about 2pm on Sunday. They got into trouble 30 minutes later when the engine broke down
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Children make music
PARENTS are encouraged to book early for a new series of children's music sessions at the Hill Centre in Upton. Liz Dodd will be running the popular sessions from 2pm to 2.30pm on February 2, 9 and 23 and March 2,9 and 16. They are suitable for children
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Upton news in brief
n A PAIR of lime trees have been felled at the entrance to the car park in Old Street, Upton. They were believed to be more than two centuries old. Malvern Hills Highways Partnership removed them after a report showed they were unsafe. n UPTON Hill Centre
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14/1/05 - Ladies in cup victory
MALVERN Ladies continued their run in the Wyvern Cup with a comfortable win at Langland Stadium. MALVERN LADIES 3, DROITWICH LADIES 0 Malvern opened the scoring in the fifth minute after a good exchange of passes between Ella Buckle, Stacie Doyle and
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14/1/05 - Dean Drinkwater grabs a hat-trick
ALTHOUGH this Phipps Cup game was a poor spectacle the result was never in doubt as Powick had won previous meetings by large margins. OAK APPLE 0, POWICK 3 The first opportunity saw Sam Dakin cross to the back post to Dean Drinkwater who headed just
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Is any progress being made?
I believe you have been unfairly criticised for your leader three weeks ago about the consultation on the proposed new Malvern hospital. You did not, as I read it, complain about public consultations in general; you did - rightly in my view - comment
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14/1/05 - Referees' meeting
MALVERN Referees' Society will be holding their next meeting on Sunday (January 16) at the Civil Service Club, Pickersleigh Road starting at 7.30pm. The society will welcome Steve Dorr as guest speaker for the evening, who will be leading the discussion
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Only noise is lawnmowers
When I moved to Malvern this time last year I thought what a beautiful and quiet place it must be, and I looked forward to a good night's sleep every night free from the din of the city. Only I seem to have experienced more problems sleeping, what with
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Birth led to call from police
A BABY'S early arrival on a roadside near Worcester sparked a police alert. Imogen Scargill was born beside the A4103 near the Rushwick roundabout at about 5pm last Thursday (January 6). Mum Ellen had gone into labour at the family's Cradley home a few
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14/1/05 - Hooper trio leads the way
RADAR returned to their winning ways with an emphatic Worcester League division two victory over visitors Littleworth last Sunday. MALVERN RADAR 6, LITTLEWORTH 0 A second-half hat-trick from Lee Hooper finally secured the points after a fairly even first
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14/1/05 - Deserved draw for West Malvern
WEST Malvern travelled to Inkberrow Reserves in the Phipps Cup hoping to give a better performance than when they were thrashed 6-1 at home. INKBERROW RESERVES 0, WEST MALVERN 0 The game was played on a heavy pitch in blustery conditions. Inkberrow thought
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Injuries unit dismissed as 'too costly'
THE need for a minor injuries unit, the number of beds proposed and the site location were among the main concerns raised at a public meeting about the new Malvern hospital. Mike Ridley, chief executive of South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, fielded
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Splash cash approval seen as 'emotional blackmail'
COUNCILLORS were advised to approve the allocation of extra funds to The Splash or risk putting another project into jeopardy. A £310,000 over-spend on work at the leisure centre had left a shortfall in the the district council's sports provision budget
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Gardening guru and former Gazette columnist dies
HORTICULTURAL expert and former Malvern Gazette gardening columnist Jim Tudge died this week, aged 90. Mr Tudge passed away on Monday at home in West Malvern, having been ill for some time. He was a born and bred Malvern man, having spent his early years
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County pays for shelters
Two new bus shelters will be provided in Malvern by Worcestershire County Council. They will be on opposite sides of Avenue Road, near Great Malvern railway station. The shelters will be the same design as the one recently installed outside the pharmacy
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Morgan statue set for refusal
A FINAL decision on plans to site a statue commemorating the Morgan family on land belonging to Malvern Hills Conservators was due to be made last night (Thursday). Morgan sports car enthusiast Roger Moran wants a statue of HFS Morgan and his son Peter
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Top of the table
TO start the New Year on a positive note, may I pass on two fascinating facts for residents in the county electoral division which I represent, Malvern Trinity, which covers the northern part of Malvern (excluding Malvern Link) plus the whole of West
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Let's remember all in poverty
WE have all been horrified by the tsunami and the heart-rending pictures and stories which have come to us on a daily basis. The dramatic and violent change of mood from the leisurely atmosphere of the holiday scene to the sheer terror of the invading
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Firm spearheads initiative
Nature's Own is spearheading an initiative to send millions of multi vitamins to victims of the tsunami. The Hanley Swan-based firm is donating 100,000 multi vitamin and mineral supplements and is using the trade press to get in touch with other food
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Organisation was unfair on those not interested in hunt
I would like to express that the organisation of the hunt in Ledbury was appalling. Trying to get out of Ledbury was almost impossible. Unfortunately, we were stopped by a policeman at the Top Cross to let the hunt through. There were horses arriving
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Tsunami fundraisers back home
A CRADLEY couple who escaped unharmed when the tsunami hit Sri Lanka are continuing their fundraising efforts after returning home. Richard Williams and Swarni Seneviratne have raised almost £17,000 so far and plan to build three houses near Galle for
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Bran tub success
Could I thank all the shopkeepers of Ledbury who so kindly donated prizes for the bran tub I organised in conjunction with St Michael & All Angels' Christmas fair. The support from most of the shopkeepers was marvellous and I thank them very much
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Same armed raiders may have struck twice
Police are linking two gun-related incidents in Malvern and are appealing for help in tracing the criminals. They believe an armed robbery at Newtown Road bookmaker RJ Racing, on New Year's Eve, was carried out by the same man who held a woman up at gun-point
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A great bunch
ALL we read in our local paper is always about yobbish behaviour regarding the young and many people think this about all our young people. I wish to give praise to our young who are charming and friendly, such as the young in the shop at Daniels Garage
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Name disappears from Homend after 85 years
One of Ledbury's oldest family businesses, J C Smith and Son, Photographer, will close the doors on its Homend base after almost 85 years next Friday (January 21). Roy Smith, 69, the son of founder James Crosbie Smith, is calling it a day after 53 years
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Youth invited to play a part
TWO innovative projects to encourage teenagers to get involved in their village are being launched by Cradley Parish Council. The projects will involve local youngsters in resear-ching the history of their village and 42km of footpaths that criss-cross
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Witnessing the birth of a nation
AN army officer from Malvern is one of more than 500 soldiers from the Worcestershire and Sher-wood Foresters currently serving in Afghanistan. Major Andrew Wadland, aged 38, is chief of staff for the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), based in the
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Woman stands up to gun threat
A Brave woman faced up to a gunman who attempted to rob her home. The victim was confronted at the back door of her home on Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, by a man brandishing what appeared to be a long-barrelled revolver. She refused to hand over any money
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Hines facing race to be fit
LES Hines' chances of turning out against former club Hednesford Town in tomorrow's FA Trophy third round clash (3pm) hang in the balance. Hines faces a late fitness test on a calf injury before the match at Keys Park and only rates himself 50-50 to feature
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Warriors have to beat the weather
JOHN Brain is "fairly confident" that tonight's European Shield quarter-final in Italy will go ahead. Because of the foggy, freezing conditions surrounding the Campo Comunale di Rovato in Brescia, there were concerns that the second leg tie against Leonessa
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Bus services to face new probe
BUS passengers in the Malvern Hills district will have the chance to air their views next week. The district council's overview and scrutiny commission, which last year looked at trains, is now turning its attention to buses. At its meeting on Tuesday
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Keast -- revamp laws to protect players
ANDY Keast believes a revamp of rugby regulations could cut down the amount of injuries. This week, the Professional Rugby Players' Association (PRA) launched a three-year research project focused on player burnout. It comes hot on the heels of high-profile
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College celebrates as 19 win Oxbridge places
MALVERN College is celebrating after 19 pupils were offered places at Oxford and Cambridge universities. It is the school's best performance in recent years. Six of the 19 are from local families. They are: Joy Brewitt-Taylor of Malvern (economics, Selwyn
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Pupil has winning formula
A Talented Chinese student at St James's School, in West Malvern, has been offered a place at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall to study mathematics and statistics. It comes after 18-year-old Haohao Xu, who is studying for four A'levels, completed
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Brave Knight back into Evesham battle
EVESHAM United skipper Lee Knight will be thrown back into the side facing Mangotsfield Town in Southern League Division One West's top-of-the-table clash tomorrow (3pm). A one-match ban forced the no-nonsense defender to miss the Robins' disappointing
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Male lined up for debut
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Jimmy Mullen wants to hand a debut to Phil Male in tomorrow's Southern league Division One West trip to Marlow (3pm). Mullen looks set to snap up the Bedworth United centre-half after putting in a seven-day approach to plug the
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Malaria fear for survivors
HEALTH officials are going door-to-door with mosquito-killing spray guns to head off a malaria threat that one expert said could kill 100,000 more people around the tsunami zone. Relief workers, meanwhile, warned that new rules requiring them to travel
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I'm going to get stuck in
BUILDING somewhere to live will be one of the first tasks facing Annabel Roberts when she arrives in Phuket to take part in the tsunami disaster relief effort. The 21-year-old recruitment consultant flew to Bangkok yesterday to join United Volunteers,
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14/1/05 - Dynamos edged out
IN division three of the Malvern Table Tennis League, Uckinghall got the new year off to a good start with a four point win over Dukes Way Dynamos. But Dynamos put up a tough fight with five sets going to four games and one to the fifth. Matt Jones, Roger
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14/1/05 - Impressive Wyvern League win for Ledbury
LEDBURY & District ASC began the year with an impressive win in the first round of The Wyvern League at Monmouth. This year's team captains, Lucinda Houghton and Luke Rycroft, led the team of 40 swimmers to victory scoring 274 points. Hereford were
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14/1/05 - Mixed fortunes for MCS tennis teams
MATHON, Cradley & Storridge (MCS) mixed A tennis team gained a hard-fought draw at Worcester Tennis Club. In windy conditions Carol Dandy and Duncan Hannaford won their opening match 5-7, 7-6, 7-6 before losing their second rubber 4-6, 4-6. In contrast
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14/1/05 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL THE TRAVEL FACTORY MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Malvern Town v Causeway United (3.00). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Bromyard Town v Pelsall Villa (2.45); Ledbury Town v Tividale (2.45). Division Two: Bilbrook v Bromyard Town Reserves
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14/1/05 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, January 15 North Midlands Cup, second round 1st XV v University College Worcester (Home). Meet Railway Inn 11.45am. Kick off 2pm. No 1 dress code. Maroon warm up jacket, maroon shorts and socks. M Richardson (capt), A Wenden, S Cooper
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14/1/05 - Keast -- revamp laws to protect players
ANDY Keast believes a revamp of rugby regulations could cut down the amount of injuries. This week, the Professional Rugby Players' Association (PRA) launched a three-year research project focused on player burnout. It comes hot on the heels of high-profile
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14/1/05 - Warriors have to beat the weather
JOHN Brain is "fairly confident" that tonight's European Shield quarter-final in Italy will go ahead. Because of the foggy, freezing conditions surrounding the Campo Comunale di Rovato in Brescia, there were concerns that the second leg tie against Leonessa
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Clash of cultures echoed in sound
A unique fusion of Latin American rhythms and European music will launch the second half of Malvern Concert Club's current season. This takes place on Thursday, January 27, with a performance by Ex Cathedra Consort, which pioneers historically informed
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Band supports appeal
TARRINGTON Brass is holding a concert in aid of the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal on Sunday at the Lady Emily Community Hall in the village. There will be a broad selection of music plus solo performances by singer Ted Mitson and flautist Julia Gibbons. The
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Jazz fans in for treat
JAZZ lovers can enjoy the music of the Alan Barnes Quartet at Hanley Castle High School on Friday, January 21. Alan Barnes is recognised as an outstanding jazz performer on the world stage and is the winner of many awards. The sax and clarinet player
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In the swing of it
THE Swing Kings guest at the Abbey Jazz session at Malvern Rugby Club on Sunday at 8pm. Bassist Len Thwaites is being joined by Ron Hills (trombone), Tony Pipkin (trumpet), Cormac Loane (alto/clarinet), Roger Heeley (piano) and Roy Duitton (drums).
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Music at pub
GUITARIST Dave Miles plays at The Anchor at Welland at 9pm tonight (Friday). Singer songwriter Clive John performs in the pub on Friday, February 4, again at 9pm.
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14/1/05 - Watkiss pursues winning run
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have the ultimate test of their recovery under Stuart Watkiss tomorrow -- stringing two wins together for the first time this season. The club picked up five victories in Coca-Cola League Two before last Saturday's 2-1 triumph over
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MP's plea to reopen birth centre
WHY Wyre Forest Birth Centre "must be made safe and reopened" is to be put in a letter to health chiefs by the district's MP. Dr Richard Taylor said he and the patients' forum had received between 20 and 30 letters and phone calls following an impassioned
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Siegal on saxophone
SAXOPHONIST Julian Siegal will be providing some late night jazz at The County Bar in the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, tonight. Julian is one of the most in demand saxophonists on the British jazz scene today, working in the UK and abroad with the band
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14/1/05 - Town move up to fourth spot
THIRD-placed Stourbridge were the visitors to the Langland Stadium on Tuesday evening and came boasting the best strike record in the league, having scored 59 goals in 22 games. MALVERN TOWN 2, STOURBRIDGE 1 Malvern had the better of the early exchanges
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14/1/05 - Malvern revive title challenge
AFTER the pre-Christmas upsets against Hinckley and Burton, the Malvern first XV travelled to Rugby with renewed determination to revive their challenge for promotion. OLD LAURENTIANS 7PTS, MALVERN 26pts Starting with the strong, gusting wind behind them
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14/1/05 - Town make play on winning stage
AFTER a poor run of defeats in both cup and league, Town bounced back with a good Midland Alliance win away at Stratford Town. STRATFORD TOWN 3, MALVERN TOWN 5 With just six minutes on the clock Town forced a corner and Duncan Preedy found Nathan Jukes
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13/1/05 - Rangers left high and dry
RANGERS travelled to Kington for a West Midlands League division two fixture and as soon as they arrived were fairly adamant that the game wouldn't take place. One goalmouth was covered in surface water, the centre circle was soft, uneven mud and the
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14/1/05 - Best Mate chases fourth cup
TRIPLE champion Best Mate, owned by Callow End's Jim Lewis, is among 40 horses entered for the Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. All the leading contenders are entered for the big race, which will be run on the final day of the first four-day Cheltenham
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Events in and around Worcester
Jan 14 and every Friday: Country Western partner dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels welcome including beginners, for further details please telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772. Jan 14: Worcestershire Industrial Archaeology and Local
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Childhood
GEORGE Cowley, poor old chap, is beginning to show signs of his age when he writes fondly of his childhood memories. MISS MARY COOK, Warndon, Worcester.
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Exhibitionsin and around Worcester
Until Jan 15: Fusion, designer jewellers and textiles artists from Europe and North American, have created a unique show of work at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum. For further information telephone 01242 237431.
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All the local gigs
Jan 14: Festivals Experience, Marr's Bar, Worcester; Fingers, Drummonds Bar, Worcester; The Shakedown, Actress & Bishop, Birmingham. Jan 15: John Otway, Marr's Bar, Worcester; Nearly Dan, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester; Shamus, Barbourne Ex-Services Club
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Classy and easy listening music
Jan 18: Worcester Concert Club presents El Ultimo Tango from the CBSO at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. Jan 22: Forces Sweethearts, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. Jan 27: All That Jazz, Swan Theatre, Worcester
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Whats on at your local theatre
Jan 12-15: Jack and the Beanstalk, a traditional family pantomime by Stephen Duckham at The Norbury Theatre, Friar Street, Droitwich Spa. Tickets available on 01905 770154 Until Jan 22: Kays Theatre Group presents Robinson Crusoe at The Swan Theatre,
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Would they treat Islam like this?
I AM appalled by the BBC's decision to broadcast Gerry Springer - The Opera. As a Christian I am deeply offended and distressed by the programme's portrayal of Jesus Christ uttering obscene language, which is nothing less than absolute blasphemy. I think
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We're going to the dogs because of jobsworths
I REFER to James Richard's letter headlined "Political correctness just causing racial divide" (Letters, You Say, Saturday, January 1). The people of this country have been told to shut up by the massed ranks of politically-correct thought police. If
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14/1/05 - An incident-packed match
MALVERN'S seconds entertained a strong Longton side last Saturday on a dry, blustery afternoon and both sides provided an incident-packed spectacle for the watching crowds. MALVERN II 7pts, LONGTON II 26pts The Staffordshire outfit, whose first team played
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14/1/05 - Pirates recover from sloppy start
A TRY from Bridgnorth within 90 seconds of kick-off was not the best start for the new year for the Malvern Pirates. MALVERN U16 PIRATES 40pts, BRIDGNORTH U16s 5pts. Receiving kick-off, the Malvern forwards carried the ball to the half-way but then lost
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What's on
Theatre January 14&15-Cinderella by the Rural Theatre Company at Edwyn Ralph Village Hall. 7pm. £5 adults, £3 children from the Bromyard Centre or Barry Bufton Estate Agents. 14-15 & 21-22-Babes in the Wood by Whitbourne Amateur Dramatic Society
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Enjoy a wander in the wetlands
THERE is pleasant countryside to be enjoyed throughout this walk, and several interesting buildings too, including Sugarbrook Manor, Fish House Mill and Needle Mill Cottage, a survivor from the days when needle-making was an important cottage industry
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A step back in time
TO enter the covered courtyard of the Lea & Perrins factory in Worcester is like taking a step through time. Worcestershire Sauce has been made there since the factory was built in 1897, using a recipe reputed to have been brought into the country
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14/1/05 - Good points for Reserves
MALVERN Town Reserves picked up three good West Midland division one points with a 3-1 home win against Brereton Social. Tomorrow (Saturday) Town Reserves have no league game.
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REVIEWS with Joby Mullens
THE CONCRETES - THE CONCRETES (out now) JUST as you were no doubt sitting there thinking "wow, there haven't been many Swedish bands hitting the mark recently" along come a load at once - well, two at the least. First up is The Concretes with their awesome
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Dank your lucky stars - Jacqui's here
SINGER Jacqui Dankworth (right) will be bringing her distinctive vocals to Worcester next week when she plays a concert at the city's Huntingdon Hall. The musician grew up on tour with her parents John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine and she has imposed
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Kiwis' answer to boredom
AL Pitcher will be causing a flap in the Everyman Theatre's County Bar in Cheltenham on Monday when he kicks off the first of the Comedy Nights for 2005. Credited as being New Zealand's answer to boredom, he began his career in stand-up in his native
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Witley barns to become homes
FOUR barns in the Worcestershire countryside are set to be converted into homes after planners gave the scheme the green light. An application was submitted with Malvern Hills District Council for the development at Bank Farm in Little Witley, near Worcester
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Trouble's brewing in 1930s murder mystery comedy
THE Brewhouse Theatre Company will present Something's Afoot at The Courtyard in Hereford from Tuesday, January 18 to Saturday, January 22. In Lord Rancour's isolated manor house, an odd assortment of characters are gathered for a weekend house party.
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Wrong head named in photo
APOLOGY: The Evening News would like to point out that Philippa Leggate is headteacher of Malvern Girls' College, not Jane Potter as stated in a photo caption yesterday. We would like to apologise for any confusion caused.
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Designer wins a photograph deal
TEXTILE designer Nicola Thomson could soon see glossy magazines featuring her work, thanks to a British Arts Council award. The Malvern-based designer, who has sold cushions to Weakest Link presenter, Anne Robinson, and had hats and scarves bought by
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
TONIGHT (Friday) at the parish hall, the second of this term's line dancing sessions is at 7.30pm. Admission £2. Tomorrow there will be a village coffee morning arranged at short notice in aid of the south-east Asia Appeal. Come if you can, it will also
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
A BURNS Night celebration will be held at the village hall on Friday, January 21, at 7pm for 7.30pm, at which there will be Scottish dancing. Tickets are £15 in aid of the Save the Children und available from Dorothea Marsh on 541013. Malthouse Passage
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CORSE Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
THE service by candlelight began the Christmas services at St Margaret's Church, Corse which was followed by mince pies and mulled wine. At the family service Samantha Pates, a young church member, played Ode to Joy by Beethoven at the church organ to
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Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden
TONIGHT (Friday) sees a famous jazz musician coming to Cradley. Chris Tyle will be playing in Cradley Village Hall at 7.30pm, supported by the Gambit Jazzmen. Alan Robinson is presenting the evening, which should be an enjoyable event for all jazz lovers
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
IT'S not too late to get fit and to keep your new year's resolution. Come along to keep fit with Lyn at Powick Parish Hall every Monday from 8.15pm. Classes are to music and are for all levels of ability and fitness, for all ages. Each session costs £2.75
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REDMARLEY Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
REDMARLEY Parish Council has received a copy of the new plans for the proposed play area adjacent to the tennis courts and the matter will be discussed at the next meeting of the parish council. A copy of the plan will be displayed on the notice boards
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
West Malvern lost one of its oldest and best-loved residents this week in Jim Tudge. He died on Monday at the age of nearly 91 after a year of deteriorating health. Born nearby in the Wyche, Jim had lived in West Malvern for 63 years. A gentle and kindly
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Specially chosen work
THE Bath Society of Artists will have work on show at Malvern Theatres from Monday (January 17). Theatres curator Bill Nicholls visited the group's annual show and chose 12 paintings he thought would appeal to audiences. "It's a very well-established
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Babies' bank boost
FAMILIES in Worcester are being encouraged to save for their children's future - and the Government will be kick-starting bank accounts with a minimum £250 payment. The Child Trust Fund (CTF) - which was officially launched this week and will start in
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14/1/05 - Mike's chub is a winner
MALVERN United Angling Association members began their new year match calendar on a blustery River Avon at Birlingham, when they fished the latest winter league match. Despite recent rains, the river was in good condition with a tinge of colour and a
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14/1/05 - Bizarre Euro rules create rugby farce
NEIL Lyman is part of Worcester Warriors' squad tonight. Medical opinion says he shouldn't be. The Sixways management would rather he had his feet up while the player knows he's simply there to make up the numbers. Lyman, the veteran Sixways prop, has
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14/1/05 - Keeper's warning to fellow players
DANNY McDonnell has insisted Worcester City cannot allow the FA Trophy to blur their Nationwide North ambitions. But the popular City 'keeper still sees tomorrow's third round visit to cup holders Hednesford Town as a massive game that could inspire another
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Pedestrian held at knifepoint
A PEDESTRIAN was held at knifepoint and robbed of £2 and 10 cigarettes in Railway Walk, Rainbow Hill at 6.45am on Wednesday. He was unharmed in the incident. A man, who was arrested at Rose Avenue, Worcester at 11.05am on the same day, remains in police
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'Someone in Malvern knows armed robbers'
DETECTIVES believe there are residents in Malvern who know the identities of armed robbers who committed two gun-related crimes in the town and are urging them to come forward and supply more information. Police say there is a strong possibility that
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Failure to fine firework louts
WEST Mercia police have failed to issue a single on-the-spot fine to yobs who misuse fireworks, the Government has admitted. Police have been given the power to impose fixed penalty notices for throwing fireworks and breaching firework curfews as part
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County pair make it into rich list top 50
TWO county businessmen have made it to the top 50 of a Midlands rich list for the first time, with a rock star and the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire also making the grade. For rugby fans, Cecil Duckworth is best known for his support of the Worcester
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Campaigners claim victory over Vodafone after u-turn
CAMPAIGNERS against a phone mast put up without permission in a village near Droitwich have reigned victorious after councillors refused the application yesterday. But it was a close call as the application had originally been recommended for approval
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Wind in the Willows Review: Cradley Primary School
THE hall of Cradley's new Primary School turns into a riverbank for the village players' fantastic production of the Wind in the Willows. Director Peter Diamond has lovingly adapted Kenneth Grahame's children's story, also writing songs set to early-20th
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Our cutting edge classroom
Students will swap schoolbooks for saucepans and whiteboards for flat screen TVs when they have lessons in Worcester College of Technology's new hi-tech kitchen classroom. The Deansway college's Department of Hospitality was given extra cash after winning
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14/1/05 - Rangers left high and dry
RANGERS travelled to Kington for a West Midlands League division two fixture and as soon as they arrived were fairly adamant that the game wouldn't take place. One goalmouth was covered in surface water, the centre circle was soft, uneven mud and the
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Bright result
UPTON Rotary Club has raised about £250 through its Tree of Light appeal. People were encouraged to sponsor a light on a Christmas tree at the Pepperpot in memory of a loved one.
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14/1/05 - Oak Allstars hit Bell Inn for six to go second
THE Soccer Site Malvern League resumed on Sunday after a two week break and in the only league game of the day, Oak Allstars gave their best team performance of the season. They regained second place in division one with a convincing 6-2 victory when
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Entertaining past
The Malvern music scene has dramatically changed since the halcyon days of the 60s and 70s when it was possible to see a plethora of quality bands such as The Who, Hawkwind, the ELO, ELP and many more. Take a look at the meagre offerings today, the occasional
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Seaford Court is key to campaign
A £5,000 publicity campaign is being launched by Malvern Town Council to get people fully involved in the consultation over the new community hospital. The council has passed a resolution saying it fully supports the project and that its preference is
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Growing chorus
I WOULD like to add my voice to the growing chorus of support for the continuance of the Great Malvern Club (also called the Con Club). Since changes to the licensing act in July 2003, venues where home grown or guest bands or DJs can perform and where
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14/1/05 - Nelson hit back to win
THIS Nursing Cup quarter-final at Brickfields started at furious pace. BLACKPOLE 2, NELSON 4 Blackpole opened the scoring when a free kick from 35-yards was lashed into the top corner by Paul King. After ten minutes pressure from five Nelson corners finally
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Precious venue
IN proposing its plans for the "regeneration" of Great Malvern, Malvern Hills District Council has unfortunately failed to consider the existing users of the premises. No-one has heard a desire to move coming from the Post Office and still more so, the
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Praise for council
I WRITE to express my sincere congratulations to the MTAG members of Malvern Town Council in achieving such excellent results by reducing the precept payment to the Malvern Town Council over the past three years, this year a reduction of 10 per cent -
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Honest action
MAY I thank the lady who just before Christmas picked up my wallet from the pavement near Boots, in Ledbury, and took it to the police. She did not leave her name for this thoughtful and honest action - for which I can only say, thank you. I'm sure she
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Over £21,000
THE Charity Christmas card shop held at the ARCOS premises in the run up to Christmas took over £21,600 which equals and slightly passes the total taken the previous year. There were 24 charities taking part, both national and local, and among those that
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You can still run
Many people who had set their hearts on running in this year's London Marathon will have heard before Christmas that they had not been lucky enough to gain a place in the ballot that is held. There are, however, still a few guaranteed places available
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£58,000 collected so far for victims of tsunami
AT least £58,000 has been collected locally for victims of the tsunami. Oxfam in Church Street, Malvern, has raised £24,000 since launching its appeal, while Malvern and Upton Rotary Clubs have received more than £14,500 in donations. This has allowed
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Simply not safe
I AM becoming increasingly concerned about the number of trees and branches overhanging the roads in the county. Many of these are heavy with ivy and are simply not safe. I do not remember this being a problem years ago and I would like to know who is
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£100,000 is set aside for council's one-stop shop
UPTON residents will soon be able to access police and council services via the town library. Worcestershire County Council is working in partnership with Malvern Hills District Council on a plan to extend the building and create a 'one-stop-shop'. This
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14/1/05 - Junior Soccer Scene
MALVERN United entertained second-placed Bredon Colts in their first game of 2005 and it was all action. MALVERN UNITED U16S 1, BREDON COLTS U16S 1 Bredon attacked from the kick-off and United keeper Alex Jenkins was called into service, tipping the first
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Cat shot in spate of attacks
POLICE patrols have been stepped up in Callow End following a stream of complaints about vandalism and criminal damage to homes. Residents have had windows smashed, Christmas lights shot out with air guns and stones thrown at their properties. At an address
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Brave Dibble voted top dog
A shaggy dog story won the hearts of people in Bromyard who named a brave Jack Russell 'Pet of the Year' in a special competition. Fourteen-year-old Dibble won the competition organised by Freshacre Veterinary Surgery. Dibble is owned by Richard Coghlan
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Couple turn their dream into reality
A couple are putting the finishing touches to an extensive restoration project that has allowed them to realise their dream. Like many residents in Callow End, Steve and Audra Allard were concerned after hearing a former blacksmith's forge and house was
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Licence to kill festivals and fun
ORGANISERS of public events in the Malvern Hills area have been left reeling at the possibiity of having to pay a crippling licence fee. The threat is contained in the 2003 Licensing Act, which comes into force later this year. Proposals from the Department
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Banging out a beat to the rhythm of life
I've never been the quietest of people, as my parents have always reminded me. So the opportunity to spend an evening playing huge drums with the Malvern Samba Band had a certain appeal. However, after spending an hour at the band's rehearsal in West
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Opinion
WHEN someone like Coun Pat Merrick, who has spent much of the past 25 years, as a councillor and chairman of the hospital league of friends, trying to get a new hospital built in Malvern says that now is "our last chance" you have to sit up and take notice
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John respected for selfless effort
JOHN Young, councillor and long-standing member of many Malvern groups, has died aged 78. Born in Penn, Buckinghamshire, in 1927, Coun Young was educated at Wycombe Grammar School and came to Malvern when he was 16 to work at the Telecommunications Research
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Designer picks up web award
A designer at Malvern Hills Science Park has won a leading internet award for his unusual website. Phil Stokes, a web designer for Just Systems Ltd, set up www.uglycars.co.uk as a bit of fun six years ago, after often disagreeing with opinions given on
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Watkiss pursues winning run
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have the ultimate test of their recovery under Stuart Watkiss tomorrow -- stringing two wins together for the first time this season. The club picked up five victories in Coca-Cola League Two before last Saturday's 2-1 triumph over
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Education chief hails county's GCSE results
Secondary schools in the two counties revealed a mixed response to this year's GCSE performance tables, released this week. Hanley Castle High School recorded good results, with 70 per cent of its 150 eligible pupils achieving five or more A*-C grades
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Hard work is critical to cup hopes -- Bulls boss
GRAHAM Turner is calling for a much-improved performance from his Hereford United side ahead of tomorrow's FA Trophy third round clash at Accrington Stanley. The Bulls' director of football watched his charges slump to a 3-0 Nationwide Conference defeat
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Keeper's warning to fellow players
DANNY McDonnell has insisted Worcester City cannot allow the FA Trophy to blur their Nationwide North ambitions. But the popular City 'keeper still sees tomorrow's third round visit to cup holders Hednesford Town as a massive game that could inspire another
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Pray together
THE most senior Catholic and Anglican clerics in the UK will pray together for the victims of the tsunami disaster. The move by the Archbishops of Canterbury and Westminster will take place as they open the first Anglican exhibition at Westminster Cathedral
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14/1/05 - Stocker's men end well clear
WITH the eagerly awaited Worcestershire Golf Club's Boxing Day foursomes competition cancelled, due to a covering of snow on the Malvern Wells course, a full field of competitors appeared for the annual New Year's Day competition. Teams of four men competed
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14/1/05 - Clarke's win decisive
AFTER a good win against Worcester St Johns in their first match in defence of their Worcester and District League title, Malvern Chess Club suffered a setback with a defeat at home to Droitwich. This meant that a good result was particularly important
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14/1/05 - Sunday's reliability ride
MALVERN's cycling club VC Sevale is holding its reliability ride on Sunday (January 16). The event is aimed mainly at the more competitive rider but is open to all riders wishing to stretch their legs and lungs after the holiday period. There are two
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14/1/05 - Winds spell trouble
WINDS gusting five to six spelled big trouble for the five bold Arden Sailing Club dinghy racers who competed in the annual Icicle Race on the Avon at Defford. Enterprise helms, Stuart Stephen and Jeremy Griffiths, made a fist of their chances after a
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14/1/05 - Sapey medal
THERE were clear winners in both divisions of the Sapey Golf Club midweek medal (qualifier) on January 7. In division one Keith Edgell took first place with 73 (9) 64, followed by John Garrad with 79 (12) 67, third was Gordon Priddey, 88 (14) 73. In division
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Mountaineering Clubs
Worcester Mountaineering Club: Rupert Detheridge (01905 745274).
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Bradders on Friday
A FEW of us were chatting the other night about the demise of the local village pubs. When I was a boy, there were three pubs in walking or cycling distance of our house. Although there were times when it was a much longer stroll on the way back, we called
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Banging the drum for Jimmy's
JIMMY'S Band, a church orchestra with a difference, is playing at Cradley Village Hall later this month. With guitarists, a bass player, a keyboard player and a drummer, Jimmy's is as much pop band as church orchestra. The gig at the village hall will
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Jazz helps school
WENDY Austen and her band will be bringing the sounds of jazz to the Downs School, Colwall at 8pm tomorrow (Saturday). Entry is free, but there will be a collection for the school's music technology project.
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14/1/05 - Malvern meet students in cup
MALVERN'S director of rugby David Robins was well pleased with his side's display at Old Laurentians on Saturday when the Spring Lane side won 7-26. Robins said: "We had a game plan which the lads stuck to, which was crucial given the part the elements
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14/1/05 - Nigel Richardson signs
MALVERN RFC have signed Nigel Richardson, brother of Malvern skipper Matt, to add to the Spring Lane side's strength. Director of rugby David Robins said: "Nigel is a highly talented number seven, who has previously been on contract at Worcester and Stourbridge
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Buttered
I BELIEVE if George Cowley buttered up women with the same effect as he does John Phillpott, he would soon be Sultan Cowley of the Warndon Harem. JOHN NORWOOD, Kidderminster.
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Answers required
THE British Army is to be re-equipped with a new fleet of trucks at a cost of some £1.8bn yes, billion pounds. Could someone please tell me why the Government is allowing only a German manufacturer to bid for this enormous contract? Rival bids by a US
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The wrath of God
FOR the benefit of those whose faith has been weakened by liberal theologians failing to offer any clear reason why God would permit a natural disaster on the scale of the tsunami the following is what the Bible really reaches. Contrary to the impression
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He's doing a good job
PETER Luff is to be congratulated on his campaign to persuade the BBC to cancel the showing of Jerry Springer - The Opera this weekend. Christine Wargent of WODS says politicians should stick to running the country. Isn't that what Mr Luff is trying to
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Keys handed over to 1,000th house
THE big news in the Malvern Gazette 50 years ago was the completion of the town's 1,000th post-war council house at 7 Moat Way. The building was officially opened by Earl Beauchamp, who praised the council for its energy in building so many houses so
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago The arrangements for the visit to Malvern on February 1st of Mr Austen Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, are in a forward condition, and the event is being looked forward to with much interest. Sir H F Lambert, Bart., who will preside
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Classic updated
A REMAKE of the classic 60s film The Manchurian Candidate opens at Malvern Cinema today (Friday). Starring Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep and Liev Schreiber, the film is brought up-to-date with giant corporations replacing communists as the new bogeymen
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14/1/05 - Colwall girls net £500
THE girls' team at Colwall Cricket Club has been given a boost by the Lord's Taverners who have awarded them £500 in order to pay for extra net facilities. This team has been up and running for three years and the club already have three County representatives
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The single malt for the Immortal Memory
ROBBIE Burns, Scotland's premier poet and songwriter, had the presence of mind to be born exactly one month after Christmas Day in 1759. This is celebrated with haggis - the recipe for which is perhaps best forgotten (neaps and tatties) - and, thank goodness
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It's still very much flavour of the month...
LEA & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce has been synonymous with the county for more than 150 years - and thanks to a new development at the factory, it looks set to continue that way. Fears that the site would be closed in favour of a move to other parts
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REVIEWS with Joby Mullens
THE CONCRETES - THE CONCRETES (out now) JUST as you were no doubt sitting there thinking "wow, there haven't been many Swedish bands hitting the mark recently" along come a load at once - well, two at the least. First up is The Concretes with their awesome
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Dank your lucky stars - Jacqui's here
SINGER Jacqui Dankworth (right) will be bringing her distinctive vocals to Worcester next week when she plays a concert at the city's Huntingdon Hall. The musician grew up on tour with her parents John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine and she has imposed
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Bob's your uncle! Big Jim and boys play Dylan night
MUSIC fans look set to take 'Shelter From The Storm' in Worcester's Marr's Bar this month as the venue hosts a Bob Dylan night. The event is now in its third year and sees members of Worcestershire groups The George Cowley Experience, Diego Garcia and
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Kiwis' answer to boredom
AL Pitcher will be causing a flap in the Everyman Theatre's County Bar in Cheltenham on Monday when he kicks off the first of the Comedy Nights for 2005. Credited as being New Zealand's answer to boredom, he began his career in stand-up in his native
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Trouble's brewing in 1930s murder mystery comedy
THE Brewhouse Theatre Company will present Something's Afoot at The Courtyard in Hereford from Tuesday, January 18 to Saturday, January 22. In Lord Rancour's isolated manor house, an odd assortment of characters are gathered for a weekend house party.
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Specially chosen work
THE Bath Society of Artists will have work on show at Malvern Theatres from Monday (January 17). Theatres curator Bill Nicholls visited the group's annual show and chose 12 paintings he thought would appeal to audiences. "It's a very well-established
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Jazz fans in for treat
JAZZ lovers can enjoy the music of the Alan Barnes Quartet at Hanley Castle High School on Friday, January 21. Alan Barnes is recognised as an outstanding jazz performer on the world stage and is the winner of many awards. The sax and clarinet player
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In the swing of it
THE Swing Kings guest at the Abbey Jazz session at Malvern Rugby Club on Sunday at 8pm. Bassist Len Thwaites is being joined by Ron Hills (trombone), Tony Pipkin (trumpet), Cormac Loane (alto/clarinet), Roger Heeley (piano) and Roy Duitton (drums).
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Classy and easy listening music
Jan 18: Worcester Concert Club presents El Ultimo Tango from the CBSO at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. Jan 22: Forces Sweethearts, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. Jan 27: All That Jazz, Swan Theatre, Worcester
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The single malt for the Immortal Memory
ROBBIE Burns, Scotland's premier poet and songwriter, had the presence of mind to be born exactly one month after Christmas Day in 1759. This is celebrated with haggis - the recipe for which is perhaps best forgotten (neaps and tatties) - and, thank goodness
