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30/9/05 - City boosted by Thompson decision
DEFENDER Justin Thompson has committed his short-term future to Worcester City after failing in his effort to join a full-time professional club. The Canadian international is set to play a major role at St George's Lane following an unsuccessful bid
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30/9/05 - Preece is chasing opening away win
WORCESTER City have no hope of fulfilling manager Andy Preece's wish of settling in Nationwide North's top 10 after 10 matches. But summoning a first away victory of the season at the Giant's Axe tomorrow will go a long way to repairing the damage of
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Old Vigornians arrive from around world
FORMER pupils came from as far afield as New Zealand to the annual reunion of former students at The King's School, Worcester. Known as Old Vigornians, for many, it was their first return visit in 60 years, and an opportunity to re-acquaint themselves
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Health pledge over wheelies
WHEELIE bins with electronic chips will soon be coming to a Worcester parish. The bins, expected to be delivered to St Peter's next month, will deter the rodents, according to Worcester City councillor Roger Knight. "One thing that it will do is deprive
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Commuters enjoy their pedal power
A SCHEME encouraging Worcester commuters to leave the car at home and use pedal power has got off on the right track, receiving the thumbs-up from the public. More than 130 residents called in on Worcestershire County Council's Worcester Choose How You
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Good clean fun at the Mop Fair
EVESHAM'S annual and historic Mop Fair was launched last night for what promises to be a fun few days. Town mayor, Coun Frances Smith, is calling on people from far and wide to visit the event, particularly as this year is the 400th anniversary of the
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We don't want to live by a mast
VILLAGERS voiced strong objections to a second telephone mast near their homes at a parish meeting. People in Powick, near Worcester, are worried about possible health risks from the 50ft mast proposed by Hutchinson 3G UK Ltd for a site at Bowling Green
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Car boot moved
A car boot sale at the centre of controversy over parking chaos has been relocated elsewhere in the city. Customers visiting the Sunday event on land in Broomhall Way, St Peter's, caused mayhem by parking illegally on the clearway, causing tailbacks from
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The Aussies couldn't lick Ashley, but you can
WILL the nation ever tire of gloating over the Australians following the momentous Ashes victory? Of course not. Now in the latest of rubbing the Aussies' noses in it, the all-round performance of spin bowler and Droitwich resident Ashley "King Of Spain
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Asher's in the city to sign new book
IF you ever wondered how cakes could be fun the answer lies at a Worcester bookstore. Author, and one time girlfriend of Paul McCartney, Jane Asher will be at Ottakar's Bookstore, City Arcade, meeting the public and signing copies of her new book called
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
LAST Sunday evening, parishioners and friends warmly welcomed The Rev. Nicky Seabright to the celebration of her first eucharist at Holy Trinity, Bosbury. On Monday, Bosbury bellringers successfully completed their peal to mark this special occasion,
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30/9/05 - Awesome play by Upton XV
UPTON 35pts, WOODRUSH 0 FOR the third successive week, the supporters were entertained to some awesome rugby by Upton as again they scored over 30 points in a competitive match. The weather was perfect for running rugby and Upton were keen to make the
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GUARLFORD AND MADRESFIELD Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
TOMORROW (Saturday) a Michaelmas fair in aid of Worcester and District Cats Protection will be held at the Playroom, Madresfield Court, from 10am-noon. Entry is £1, to include coffee and biscuits, plus lots of other stalls. The family harvest service
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
THERE may just be time to buy your ticket to the harvest gathering at Powick Parish Hall being held tomorrow (Saturday) from 7.45pm. A buffet supper, plus entertainment by Blue Reeds, is included. There will be a licensed bar and raffle. Tickets are £7.50
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STAUNTON Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
Members of Staunton Parochial Church Council will be holding a flower festival at Staunton Parish Church from May 26-28, starting with a supper. The theme has yet to be decided but there will be ploughman's lunches and teas with various stalls in the
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Welland Correspondent: Stephen Try Tel: 01684 577604
Tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.30pm at Welland Village Hall, an antiques valuation evening (in aid of the Friends of Welland and Little Malvern). For £5, you can have one item anonymously valued, have a light refreshment and an enjoyable evening. There will
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Richard sheds light on his stunning landscapes
STUNNING monochrome images of landscapes and buildings feature in a photographic exhibition in Colwall. Light on Stone 2005 is part of this year's Autumn in Malvern Festival and features the work of local photographer Richard Bennett. Taken over the last
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30/9/05 - Drahm is battling back to top form
HE may be the shortest player in the Warriors team but what Shane Drahm lacks in height he makes up for with strength of character and a determination to stretch his rugby talent to the very limit. The Sixways crowd could see only too well those traits
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The Sun is pie in the sky
SUPERBUG shocker at hospital... read all about it. Of course, we cannot predict with total accuracy how The Sun will present the story featured on our front page today, but it it's a fair guess this will be the gist of it. Almost exactly a year after
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30/09/05 - Rangers inspired by Neil Bond's display
MALVERN RANGERS 1, ASHBOURNE UNITED 0 RANGERS hosted Ashbourne United on Saturday in the reverse fixture to that played on August 30 when they came from a 3-0 deficit to register a 4-3 last minute victory. The match on Saturday gave Rangers an early season
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30/9/05 - Morgan Aero 8 take over at the top
NEW leaders have emerged in thesoccersite.co.uk Malvern Football League following the fourth weekend of games. Taking full advantage of Cross Keys being without a fixture, Morgan Aero 8 surged to the top, a feat which was helped by Oak All Stars' major
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30/9/05 - Junior Soccer Scene
MALVERN TOWN U16s 4, FC PHOENIX U16s 1 MALVERN Town U16s played FC Phoenix U16s for the first time in this Mercian Festival Junior League fixture and came away with a good victory. For the second week running it was Malvern who started the brightest and
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The Sun goes undercover to track superbug
HEALTH chiefs have slammed snooping reporters from a national newspaper who claim to have found evidence of the 'superbug' MRSA in public areas at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The Sun surreptitiously gained entry to the Royal earlier this week and took
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So fluffy and cute but then dumped
DOMESTIC ducks are increasingly being illegally abandoned in Worcester, animal experts have warned. Bishops Wood Environmental Centre now has 30 abandon ducks that have been rescued from around the county - the last four having been saved near the Diglis
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Bill Bryson n Review: Huntingdon Hall, Worcester
BEST-SELLING writer Bill Bryson was among friends when he gave a talk at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester on Tuesday. Whether sharing his collection of favourite newspaper headlines, weird and wacky road signs or describing his experiences hiking the Appalacian
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Pub siege man admits charges
A MAN who fired a gunshots during a siege at an Upton pub has pleaded guilty to firearm offences. Seventy police officers - some of them armed - rushed to the King's Head after Timothy Bayliss began firing a Winchester 12-bore shotgun on July 20. Bayliss
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On trail of nature's bounty . . .
BERRIES, fruits and nuts will be the focus of a guided walk at Croome Park, near Upton. Property manager Michael Smith will lead the hour-and-a-half long walk on Sunday (October 2). "It will be a great opportunity to share information about the food source
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Farm wins award
A dairy business in Upton has been named national Milkminder Manager of the Year. Surman Farms covers 850 acres and produces over one million litres of organic milk a year, all of it sold locally. The family-run business plans to follow the recent launch
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Voice for tenants
Upton's Joyce Brown has been appointed to the management board for the Malvern-based Elgar Housing Association. She was nominated by the association's tenants' panel. Executive director Clare Huyton said: "I'm sure she'll make a significant contribution
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Reg opens flower shop
Gardening expert Reg Moule, of BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester, will officially open Orchard Flowers in Upton at noon tomorrow (Saturday). Owner Jayne Pugh, is holding an open day at the Old Street business and is inviting people enjoy a glass of wine
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Upton news in brief . . .
n The Host of Angels exhibition of artwork at St Nicholas' Church in Earl's Croome finished on Wednesday (September 28). To mark the end of the exhibition there will be a concert of Renaissance guitar music by Ray Mitton on Friday, October 14, at 7.30pm
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Great news
AT long last, great news. Now we won't need to go all the way to the other side of Worcester. Lidl is a great little supermarket with super quality food, household goods, toiletries etc, mostly German and Dutch, and the best orange juice ever. Those people
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Lady T brings laughter to visit
BARONESS Thatcher was so impressed with a porcelain figure of herself that she decided to visit the business that made it. Bronte Porcelain played host to the former Prime Minister on Tuesday, when she dropped in to meet the staff who created her likeness
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Take notice
MAY I have a grumble about the gully-drains, they are a disgrace. In Wilton Road, two at the bottom end have not been cleaned for over 12 months, also Gilbert Road and the ones at the top of the road are so blocked they are growing weeds. The drains at
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Cliffey House sells for £2m
THE former Cliffey House special school at The Rhydd, near Hanley Castle, will reopen as a private college after being sold for more than £2 million. Options Group, a specialist young people's care and education provider, has bought it from Worcestershire
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Boring, boring!
How disappointing to hear that after five years, both our local planners and our elected representatives on the planning committee have backed down over Lidl opening a store in Malvern Link? Who really believes we need yet another supermarket in Malvern
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Policy decision?
I note that the Lidl Property manager, Ian Lawrence, is pleased with the result of the latest planning consent at Malvern Link. He mentions the six years of dereliction of their site on Worcester Road and I ask myself, "What did they do to remedy it?
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Artist who loved to teach dies, aged 85
MEMBERS of the Malvern art world have been paying tribute to painter Aubrey Phillips, who died last week aged 85. Mr Phillips, esteemed for his pastel and watercolour paintings, stayed active right up until the end, going out with a painting group less
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Is this what we want in Malvern?
I READ the article in the Malvern Gazette re our councillors' decision to change, or was it 'improve', our refuse collection service by using wheelie bins for recycling and household waste on alternate weeks. Are they in the real world? Collection of
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TV expert helps mum save £40k
AN animal-loving mum who has been taking money-saving tips from the experts has discovered her furry friends are costing her £8,500 a year. Now 46-year-old Jenni Cross and son Ben are to feature on TV money programme Make Me Rich, after a day-long 'financial
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Giants pull in crowds
THE very best of the season's fruit and vegetables were on display at this year's show. Mammoth vegetables attracted the crowds, including a huge green 600lb squash which broke the British record for the heaviest of its kind and had to be carried into
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Shadow of fear at mast plan
POWICK residents fear they will be forced to live in the shadow of a second phone mast. Hutchinson 3G's plan to build a 15m mast 28 metres from an existing Orange mast at Bowling Green, Malvern Road, is recommended for approval at a meeting on Wednesday
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Potential buyers face wait
LARGE advertising boards inviting prospective house buyers to register their interest in a new Persimmon home could soon be erected outside North Site in Malvern. But buyers could have a long wait, as building work cannot start until the plans are approved
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Northants sign up Wigley
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE have completed the signing of 23-year-old pace bowler David Wigley, who has signed a two-year deal with the county. Wigley, who has joined the Wantage Road side from Worcestershire, said: "I am really looking forward to playing at Northamptonshire
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Preece is chasing opening away win
WORCESTER City have no hope of fulfilling manager Andy Preece's wish of settling in Nationwide North's top 10 after 10 matches. But summoning a first away victory of the season at the Giant's Axe tomorrow will go a long way to repairing the damage of
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30/9/05 - Time soon to run up Beacon
ENTRIES are still being taken for this year's Worcestershire Beacon race to be held next Saturday (October 8), starting at Rose Bank Gardens, off Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, at 3pm. One of the organisers John Brook said there had already been a steady
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30/9/05 - Ultimate Karate opens new class at Powick village hall
ULTIMATE Karate has been established for over eight years and has expanded with clubs across the Three Counties area. Chief instructor Neil Bennett, 4th dan, developed Ultimate Karate with the knowledge he gained from his 14-year martial arts background
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30/09/05 - Past captain's alliance was close
IN the Worcestershire Golf Club ladies section past captain's alliance, Pat Fletcher, Jessica Paget and Suzanne Hamilton beat Barbara Wilkinson, Jenny Butler and Liz Bird by 83-82 points. Recent medal and Stableford winners include June Jones with a net
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30/9/05 - Hat-trick of records for Stokes
LEDBURY swimmers were back in action after the summer break with the fifth club championship gala at Ledbury Pool on Sunday. Thomas Stokes showed great form and versatility with a hat-trick of new 12 years age group records in three strokes over three
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30/9/05 - Fun gala for clubs
OVER 80 swimmers took part in a gala between the Splash swimming club and Milestone swimming club. The gala, held at Malvern Splash, was organised by Joanne Edmunds, Sheila Jones and Sarah Guest. Sarah and Jo, who both teach at the Splash, as well as
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From global stage star to rural rock singer
A SINGER who has toured the world with the critically acclaimed Irish dance shows Riverdance and Lord of the Dance is to perform at a Worcester church. Colette Todd was flabbergasted when she landed her first professional job as part of the choir in the
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Friday Feeling
AS you will know from reading the Worcester News this week, my role at BBC Hereford & Worcester is to change, and in the next few weeks I will stop presenting the Afternoon Show. The station has asked me to take on a new role, working in the sports
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Young players compete for title
TALENTED performers between the ages of eight and 18 will compete for the title of Worcestershire Young Musician. The event, organised by Worcestershire Arts Education, is open to soloists and ensembles. Soloists compete for the Nomura Award, a prize
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PLACES TO VISIT
In and around Worcester Almonry Heritage Centre Abbey Gate, Evesham. Local history. Contact for opening times (01386 446944). Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored buildings including working windmill, agricultural buildings
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EXHIBITIONS
Oct 1-Nov 3 Light and Life on the Severn-an Angler's Perspective, By Robin Holder, his lifelong passion for the River Severn is revealed. The Gallery and Picture Framing at Bevere. Oct 1-29 Heads and Bodies - An exhibition by Caro Sweet at Droitwich Library
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GIG GUIDE
September 30 Come Together - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Ric Sanders Group - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Mad About The Musicals - Swan Theatre, Worcester. Slowburner - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Leon Hunt - The Courtyard, Hereford
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Housing and air travel to blame for global change
n I TAKE issue with Chris Lennard's letter headlined "Politicians never seem to learn ecological lessons." Like our European Trojan Horse, the "Worcestershire Partnership," Chris Lennard says road transport is responsible for some 25 per cent of our carbon
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CONCERTS
October 1 Festival Concert Featuring Collette Todd (ex Riverdance soloist), Margaret Peters and Steve Holland, at St Stephens Church, Barbourne, Worcester. 7.30pm start. Everybody is welcome. Vocal Variations, the group for solo singers Carice Elgar Room
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Shot himself in the foot
IN his latest explanation of the oil shortage, I think D E Margrett may have shot himself in the foot. The first thing to hit me was his comment that the USA "is the greatest industrial power in the world". Really? Has he actually been to America? I expect
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'Ello, 'ello
OBSERVATIONS or 'obbos' as we called them at the local Nick in years gone by, were a change from plodding around our patch and gave us a chance to get our civvies out of mothballs. How boring it could be to watch a pint of milk on someone's doorstep.
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For kicks
TALKING of characters, Joe Walter, there was one old chap in Powick Hospital with a club foot, who, if he was tormented by others, used to take his heavy boot off and threaten to clout them with it. Talk about bedlam. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Jamie is looking for a live revival
NOT content with being a member of three bands, one rising Worcester musician is aiming to put live music back on the city's agenda. Twenty-five-year-old Volume One drummer Jamie May - who also plays with covers bands Setting Sons and Come Up And See
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Florence diners feast their eyes on Gazette
AN account of the Gazette turning up in an unusual place appeared in the paper 50 years ago. "A holidaymaker returned from an Italian summer says that the Malvern Gazette is daily be- fore the eyes of diners in a restaurant at Florence - La Croce al Trebbio
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30/905 - Pirates win battle against Ludlow
MALVERN U17S Pirates 19pts, LUDLOW U17S 5pts AFTER their comprehensive win over Ledbury, Malvern Pirates faced a much stiffer test against Ludlow, who had given a very good account of themselves against Worcester a week earlier. The Pirates expected a
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Richard sheds light on his stunning landscapes
STUNNING monochrome images of landscapes and buildings feature in a photographic exhibition in Colwall. Light on Stone 2005 is part of this year's Autumn in Malvern Festival and features the work of local photographer Richard Bennett. Taken over the last
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Glorious! n Review: Malvern Theatres
GLORIOUS!, a new comedy by Peter Quilter, tells the true story of an American singer with a difference in 1940s New York. Eccentric Florence Foster Jenkins made a career out of singing, despite not being able to hit a single note. A tight script offers
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Suchet launches new ESO season
TV newsreader and classic FM presenter John Suchet will help launch the ESO's 25th anniversary season. He will introduce a concert featuring Beethoven's fifth and sixth symphonies at Malvern Theatres on Friday, October 7, at 7.30pm. The ESO will be performing
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how long will I get, m'lud?
Legal advice from Parkinson Wright. A judge may, at a defendant's request in a criminal case, indicate the likely maximum sentence that he or she would pass were the defendant to plead guilty to the charge. Furthermore, the judge has the right to remind
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EXHIBITIONS
Oct 1-Nov 3 Light and Life on the Severn-an Angler's Perspective, By Robin Holder, his lifelong passion for the River Severn is revealed. The Gallery and Picture Framing at Bevere. Oct 1-29 Heads and Bodies - An exhibition by Caro Sweet at Droitwich Library
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CONCERTS
October 1 Festival Concert Featuring Collette Todd (ex Riverdance soloist), Margaret Peters and Steve Holland, at St Stephens Church, Barbourne, Worcester. 7.30pm start. Everybody is welcome. Vocal Variations, the group for solo singers Carice Elgar Room
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Jethro Competition
BEARDED comedian Jethro has been touring the UK delivering his unique brand of comedy for the past 30 years. Now the top comic will be taking in the region as part of a nationwide anniversary tour, with a show in Wolverhampton this month. The talented
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Jamie is looking for a live revival
NOT content with being a member of three bands, one rising Worcester musician is aiming to put live music back on the city's agenda. Twenty-five-year-old Volume One drummer Jamie May - who also plays with covers bands Setting Sons and Come Up And See
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New career? start here
Finding a new job or embarking on a change of career can be a painful process, but thousands have already found that one way to make it easier is to talk to potential employers at the Worcester News Jobs and Careers Fair. Some were looking for their first
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: On A Clear Day (12A) Daily 7.45pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs mat 4pm. Odeon Worcester: Four Brothers (15) 2.55, 5.30, 8.00; A History of Violence (18) 2.35, 5.00, 7.00, 9.00; Goal! (12A) 3.25, 6.05, 8.35, Sat/Sun 1.00; Pride and Prejudice (
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Where you can shop in style
This autumn and Christmas suffer no more crowds or parking problems when you shop in style at Burford House and Garden Centre near Tenbury Wells. Burford Garden Company's store at Burford House and Garden Centre has been designed to inspire and delight
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The power to choose
That's what independent education gives parents -- the freedom to select the school that suits their child's needs instead of being stuck with the one-size-fits-all system that's provided by the state, writes Zeena Lemon. Freedom and choice are an important
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Forget the high street -- try the relaxing way to buy make-up
You could fight past the hordes of pointy-elbowed shoppers at the cosmetics counter, only to find that the shade of lipstick you were after is out of stock -- or you could do it like this. Don't bother with long queues at the make-up counter and the hassle
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Halls of fame
It's the first part of your house visitors see, but often the last you think about. Here's how to stop your hallway being just a passage to somewhere else and turn it into a talking point in its own right. Skinny, narrow, short or square -- like figures
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Belvedere Lodge, Barnt Green
WHAT is it? Period house suitable for two families which retains numerous Victorian and Edwardian features, including William Morris decor. where is it? In the pleasant north Worcestershire community of Barnt Green, close to the M42 and within easy commuting
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Eat to the beat
When the High Sheriff of Worcestershire said "come and have a picnic at my place and listen to some great music", plenty of people didn't need to be told twice -- especially as it was all in such a good cause. THE laid-back sounds of swing and jazz rang
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What's on
Theatre September Until Oct 1-Glorious! By Peter Quilter at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £18-£26. Box Office (01684) 892277. October 3-8-The Mikado at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. Box
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Just married
Wedding bells rang for these happy couples who recently started their new lives together as husband and wife. Fenton-Latham Carl Fenton, of High Park, Worcester, and Jackie Latham, of South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia, married at St James The Great Church
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The lifesaver
Thousands of people have reason to be grateful to the flying medics of the air ambulance, writes Zeena Lemon. Strensham services off the M5 motorway may be an unlikely place to be awe-inspired but a trip to one of the region's three county air ambulances
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That's why the lady is a vamp
It's time to say bye bye to boho and hello to a sleeker, more elegant look that shows off your curves and silhouette. High heels are back with a vengeance, along with tight pencil skirts and fitted ladylike jackets. This season we're embracing all things
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Solo show has been real battle
SHE has battled arthritis to continue painting the countryside she loves. This week artist Vivien Bromley holds her first solo exhibition at the age of 67. The display at Lyttelton House Gallery, Malvern, features paintings, drawings and prints of local
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Bill Bryson n Review: Huntingdon Hall, Worcester
BEST-SELLING writer Bill Bryson was among friends when he gave a talk at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester on Tuesday. Whether sharing his collection of favourite newspaper headlines, weird and wacky road signs or describing his experiences hiking the Appalacian
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From global stage star to rural rock singer
A SINGER who has toured the world with the critically acclaimed Irish dance shows Riverdance and Lord of the Dance is to perform at a Worcester church. Colette Todd was flabbergasted when she landed her first professional job as part of the choir in the
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Young players compete for title
TALENTED performers between the ages of eight and 18 will compete for the title of Worcestershire Young Musician. The event, organised by Worcestershire Arts Education, is open to soloists and ensembles. Soloists compete for the Nomura Award, a prize
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Bloom town
Evesham was fading -- but look at it now. Flowers are sprouting everywhere and whole swathes of the town have been transformed. Even its public toilets have been voted the best in the country. Zeena Lemon finds out how it happened. Evesham is blossoming
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there'll be fireworks...
And the way things are going, the extravaganza that closes next year's Worcester Festival will be even more spectacular than this one, reckons Zeena Lemon as she looks back at Worcestershire's best ever summer for the arts. Hot, Hot, Hot! The weather
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PLACES TO VISIT
In and around Worcester Almonry Heritage Centre Abbey Gate, Evesham. Local history. Contact for opening times (01386 446944). Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored buildings including working windmill, agricultural buildings
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EVENTS
September 30 Macmillan Coffee Morning From 10am until noon at Christadelphia Hall, St George's Lane North, Barbourne, Worcester. All welcome. Macmillan Coffee Morning From 10am until noon at St Wulstans Church Hall, Cranham Drive, Worcester. All welcome
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GIG GUIDE
September 30 Come Together - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Ric Sanders Group - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Mad About The Musicals - Swan Theatre, Worcester. Slowburner - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Leon Hunt - The Courtyard, Hereford
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THEATRE
October 1 Glorious - Starring Maureen Lipman, at Malvern Theatres. The Hare Who Lost His Spectacles Children's Theatre at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. October 3-8 The Mikado at Malvern Theatres. Spiders Webb - The Rose, Chester Road North, Kidderminster
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'We want to give guests something to smile about'
If you're looking for Georgian elegance with all the luxuries of contemporary living in the heart of the country, somewhere to enjoy a relaxing weekend soaking up all the atmosphere of a grand country house or simply a place to enjoy fine food in a luxurious
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Pains and needles
Zeena Lemon finds that complementary treatments such as acupuncture are becoming increasingly widely accepted. The use of complementary or alternative therapies has become increasingly popular over the past decade. It is estimated that up to one in five
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Hush-hush Malvern's secret scientists
During the war they toiled to create the technology to beat Hitler. Afterwards, they carried on working in Malvern -- but still they weren't allowed to tell anyone what they were up to. Now they're back. While German bombs rained down on Britain in the
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The piano man
Is he pop or is he jazz? Jamie Cullum doesn't care. He's just happy sitting in front of those black and white keys and doing what he loves. Fame can takes its toll on artists. Those who have chased after it for years can sometimes take their new status
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Lavish Mikado to re-create original
A LAVISH production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado comes to Malvern Theatres next week. The award-winning show by the Carl Rosa Opera is a faithful reproduction of the original 1885 production by W S Gilbert himself. Transporting the audience back to
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Sansome Farm, Castlemorton, near Malvern
WHAT is it? Residential period farmhouse with extensive land surrounded by a cluster of outbuildings. where is it? In a rural spot in the lee of the Malvern Hills, five miles from Malvern and 13 miles from Worcester. What's inside? * Covered entrance
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The village with a view
And what a view -- on a clear day you can even see North Africa. But while the former Roman settlement of Gaucin is spectacular, it's just the start of the sights you'll come across in stunning Andalucia, writes Jane Kirby. An array of spectacular mountains
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Groom not included...
But brides-to-be found everything else they needed for their big day at the Worcester News Wedding Fair, writes Rebecca Fisher. And if you're not planning yours just yet, don't forget -- it will be back again soon. Whether it's the dress, the food or
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Oliva aceituna azeitona olive
That's 'olive' in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French, by the way -- just to get you prepared for dishes that will make you feel like a real native of the Mediterranean. Let your taste-buds transport you to the Italian lakes, the coast of southern
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Sorry, you'll have to wait
Like the look of the new Jaguar XK? Well, you'll just have to be patient -- it doesn't go on sale in the UK until spring, Until then, you can get an eyeful of these pictures and check out some of the car's impressive technical specifications. Petrolheads
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I'm in God's chorus line
A 16-year-old Worcester girl has become the youngest member of a musical that sets off on a tour of the UK at the start of next month. Rachel MacLaren, of St Peter's, is taking part in Jail Break, by Birmingham-based songwriter Roger Jones, which tells
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Get advice on babies here
MUMS who need advice on breastfeeding - or how to return to work after giving birth - have been provided with brand-new facilities on a Worcester housing estate. The Tudor Way Children's Centre was officially opened by the city's mayor, Aubrey Tarbuck
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BROMESBERROW Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
ELECTORS in the parish of Bromesberrow will be pleased that after an extensive campaign by Bromesberrow Parish Council, a 50mph speed limit is to be imposed on the A417 and the 30mph speed limit in Bromesberrow Heath is to be extended to Woodend Street
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Castlemorton Correspondent: Rosemary Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
A huge 'thank you' to all who generously supported the coffee morning held at Folliott House on Saturday, September 17. A relaxing time in the garden was enjoyed by all who attended and £350 was raised for the Haven Homes orphanage in North Thailand.
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
A COACH party attended the ordination of Anne Lanyon-Hogg last Saturday at Hereford Cathedral. Anne, who is curate at St James the Great Church, Colwall, was one of six people to be ordained by the Bishop of Hereford, assisted by the Bishop of Ludlow.
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
THE organisers of the parish plan would like to thank everyone who went to the questionnaire party on September 17. You all helped to make it a success and there are now plenty of welcome volunteers for writing up the sections of the parish plan. Bernadette
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
A large congregation of family and friends gathered at St James's Church for the funeral of Lorna Dudley. Lorna, who had lived in the village since 1977, was, with her husband Richard, one of the founders and main energisers of West Malvern Cricket Club
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Solo show has been real battle
SHE has battled arthritis to continue painting the countryside she loves. This week artist Vivien Bromley holds her first solo exhibition at the age of 67. The display at Lyttelton House Gallery, Malvern, features paintings, drawings and prints of local
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30/9/05 - Depleted Villagers struggle
WARNDON ROVERS 1, VILLAGERS FC 0 AFTER a good second-half performance the previous week, Villagers were looking to take the game to Warndon from the start of this Worcester Sunday League division three fixture. This, however, was not the case as a much
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30/9/05 - Malvern Town Ladies on goal spree
MALVERN TOWN LADIES 14, PERSHORE TOWN LADIES 0 MALVERN Town Ladies played host to Pershore Ladies at the Langland Stadium on Sunday. After an indifferent start to the season, Malvern were keen to put in a good performance against a new team in the Kidderminster
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30/9/05 - Falcons bow out
ANCHOR FALCONS 0, PHOENIX 4 ANCHOR Falcons bowed out of the Sunday Junior Cup on Sunday when they were beaten by higher-graded Kidderminster League side Phoenix at Dysons. After a much more encouraging first half performance, Anchor faded a little in
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30/9/05 - Poor draw
BROMYARD Town grabbed a point with a 0-0 draw at home to Ludlow Town, but the game was a poor advert for the West Midlands League Premier. Neither team grabbed hold of the game and Bromyard's finishing was atrocious, apart from a Chris Allen effort, which
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30/9/05 - Welcome victory for Malvern Radar boys
MALVERN RADAR 1, NEW AFC BARBOURNE 0 MALVERN Radar have struggled so far this season, losing their first four games and a number of key players from last year. This was a welcome win in the Worcestershire FA County Cup against visitors Barbourne at Victoria
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30/9/05 - Tucker called up for cup tie
MARK Tucker makes his full debut for Worcester Warriors against former club Northampton Saints in the Powergen Cup at Sixways tomorrow (2pm). The wing is one of four players in the starting XV for the first time this season. Chris Fortey replaces Andre
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Retailers hope for a happy Christmas
RETAILERS are hoping festive cheer in the run-up to Christmas will help boost the regional economy. Hopes of an autumn upturn on the high street receded this week when a string of national shops warned that sales remained in the doldrums. Music and books
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I'll watch Monday's eclipse - but not through the telescope
MANY people across Worcestershire and Herefordshire will be gazing at the sky on Monday morning to view a natural phenomenon - but are being warned to protect their eyes while they're doing it. As morning rush hour ends the country will witness a partial
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Glorious! n Review: Malvern Theatres
GLORIOUS!, a new comedy by Peter Quilter, tells the true story of an American singer with a difference in 1940s New York. Eccentric Florence Foster Jenkins made a career out of singing, despite not being able to hit a single note. A tight script offers
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What if he does it again?
KING'S Head landlord Graham Bunn is concerned that Bayliss could soon be back on the streets of Upton. "Someone who has done something like this once can do it again," he told the Gazette this week. "This time, though, might he be looking for a more dramatic
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Children rise to challenge
YOUNG bookworms have successfully completed a summer reading challenge at Upton Library. Twenty-nine children, aged four to 12, read six books of their own choice to complete the scheme. In keeping with the 'reading voyage' theme of this year's event,
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Appeal for all ages
AS the musical director of Malvern Samba Band, I participated in the Party in the Park on September 10. The event was in aid of the Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood (CLIC) charity and the TG's project, named after Tim Greenwood who died of non-Hodgkinson's
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Priory Park is not an extra back garden for residents
IN reply to the letter regarding the Party in the Park, I would like to make the following points. I am amazed there was no awareness of the event, as I felt it was so widely publicised that only the most hardened hermit could have failed to notice it
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One less car on the road
After reading your front page article in last Friday's Malvern Gazette regarding the successful application of Lidl, I thought I would express my joy this matter has finally been put to rest. I presently have to travel into Worcester to visit Lidl each
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Talks over new site for hospital
A MYSTERY alternative site is being considered for Malvern's new hospital. At next week's meeting of South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, chief executive Mike Ridley will announce the trust has been offered a new site at no cost to the PCT. For decades
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What poor losers!
WELL done to our planning committee for, at long last, giving an overwhelming majority approval to Lidl's plans for the Link. It's a pity we had to wait for five years and go through numerous biased and blinkered objections to reach the approval stage
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Losing the plot?
I do sometimes wonder just what returns we get from our very high level of Council Tax? Certainly not protection from the developers, if this Lidl decision by the planning authorities can be seen as a yardstick. Compared with other towns of a similar
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Licence bid by showground
Three Counties Agricultural Society will make its case for extended licensing hours at a public hearing. It wants to sell alcohol and hold public entertainments at its Malvern Wells showground until 1am on Friday and Saturday, and midnight the rest of
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Not making me happy
I HOPE the new bus route is making someone happy, because I'm blowed if it is me! A journey from Barnards Green that took me 20 minutes to get home in the good old days, now takes me exactly an hour. A bus driver gave the opinion that it was pointless
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Stage star at charity event
STAGE star Maureen Lipman will be the special guest at a charity coffee morning as part of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. The actress, appearing this week in Glorious! at Malvern Theatres, will be at St James Antiques, Wells Road, Malvern Wells,
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Justly proud
ON September 7, I tripped on some steps in Ledbury and sustained a gash on my forehead, which necessitated calling an ambulance and hospital treatment. I should like to express my sincere gratitude to the kind people who picked me up and stayed with me
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They don't care
SO that's it then, our spineless, arrogant and uncaring council has finally capitulated to Lidl. Our councillors obviously do not care about the residents and traders or the appearance of Malvern Link, the gateway to our picturesque town. Do they realise
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Relief as loos win a temporary reprieve
PUBLIC toilets across the Malvern Hills district have been saved from closure - for the moment. The district council's executive committee decided at its meeting on August 30 to close toilets at Edith Walk and Victoria Road, Malvern, and High Street,
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Fire station 'will stay'
SENIOR fire officers have given a categorical assurance that they will not abandon Malvern. At last Friday's meeting of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Authority, Clive Smith asked for a guarantee that any new fire station would be in the town.
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New dean is bridge between parishes
THE REV. Clare Sykes, of St Peter's Church in Bromyard, has been appointed rural dean for the area. Mrs Sykes is only the second woman to be made a rural dean in the 1,300-year history of the Hereford Diocese. She will take over the Bromyard Deanery,
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Admiral-ation for sea cadets
THE former First Sea Lord was among more than 300 people who celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar at a fundraising ball. The Trafalgar Ball was held at Homme House in Much Marcle on Saturday and there was a key role for Malvern
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College is fined over swim death
A COLLEGE whose health and safety policy was 'almost non-existent' when a pupil drowned during a school trip has been fined £5,000. However, the case against teacher Andrew Barker, in charge when 17-year-old Yunus Ismail Moolla drowned at Gullet Quarry
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Seasonal show sets a medal-winning record
Records tumbled at this year's Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show at the Three Counties Showground. The Royal Horticultural Society awarded its highest ever number of gold and silver medals to exhibitors - more than at the world-famous Chelsea Flower
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Rifkind visits Morgan
SHADOW cabinet member for work and pensions Sir Malcolm Rifkind visited the Morgan factory in Malvern Link this week. Sir Malcolm, a candidate in the Conservative leadership contest, visited the factory on Wednesday to see how cars such as the 4/4 and
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Villagers given more time to slake thirsts
THE Crown Inn, Colwall, will be able to open for longer hours from November 24. The Walwyn Road pub can sell drink until midnight, Monday-Thursday, to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11pm on Sundays. The decision was made by Herefordshire Council's regulatory
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Opinion
THE question of where and when a new Malvern hospital will be built was thrown into further confusion this week with news that South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust has been offered an alternative site to Seaford Court. In the absence of its chief executive
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Tucker called up for cup tie
MARK Tucker makes his full debut for Worcester Warriors against former club Northampton Saints in the Powergen Cup at Sixways tomorrow (2pm). The wing is one of four players in the starting XV for the first time this season. Chris Fortey replaces Andre
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City boosted by Thompson decision
DEFENDER Justin Thompson has committed his short-term future to Worcester City after failing in his effort to join a full-time professional club. The Canadian international is set to play a major role at St George's Lane following an unsuccessful bid
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Net link still severed
BT has still not sorted out broadband access problems in Cradley, despite assurances last week. Up to 58 customers in the village have been suffering problems since July 8. Last week, BT said it would be fixed by Thursday, September 23. But this week,
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Danger fear as tyres slashed
VANDALS who slashed car tyres in Malvern over the weekend could have caused a serious accident. One driver got in his car and drove away before discovering the problem. At least eight cars in Madresfield Road and Pound Bank Road were attacked last Saturday
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Drahm is battling back to top form
HE may be the shortest player in the Warriors team but what Shane Drahm lacks in height he makes up for with strength of character and a determination to stretch his rugby talent to the very limit. The Sixways crowd could see only too well those traits
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£2,400 raised in peak challenge
FOUR Malvern friends raised £2,400 for Cancer Research UK by climbing the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales. John Rodway, Darren Phillips, Mark Murphy and Roger Sheriff, of the Beacon Club skittles team, did the sponsored challenge in
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Title within touching distance for ace Neal
MATT Neal is on the brink of becoming the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car champion for the first time. The Droitwich Spa-based driver, who has been on the trail of British motorsport's top prize for 14 years, takes a 30-point lead over nearest rival Yvan
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Siblings share top exam mark
FORMER Malvern College pupil Joy Brewitt-Taylor has just had her International Baccalaureate mark upped from 44 to 45. This brings her in line with brother Sam, who got the same score in 2003, well above the 39-point threshold for Oxbridge entry. "It's
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Youths to have a say in village
YOUNGSTERS held a noisy gathering in the park near Colwall Library. Police received three calls from concerned residents on Friday night, who reported 20 youths running around and disturbing the peace. After officers split up the group, it re-formed and
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Bulls sticking with 4-4-2 in bid to conquer Island
GRAHAM Turner will adopt the 4-4-2 system for the foreseeable future as Hereford United bid to boost their goal tally. The Bulls host Canvey Island at Edgar Street tomorrow having scored just eight times in their previous 10 Nationwide Conference games
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Watkiss shaking up his Harriers
STUART Watkiss will ring the changes tomorrow in a bid to banish Kidderminster Harriers' home blues with a souped-up display. A second defeat in four days to bottom-of-the-table opposition would not go down at all well with the Harriers faithful, who
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30/9/05 - Double success for Veronica
WORCESTERSHIRE Golf Club ladies vice-captain Veronica Shaw and immediate past chairman Jane Tromans met in the final of the ladies' singles knock-out competition at the Malvern Wells course. Played over 36 holes, the final saw Veronica gain a strong position
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30/9/05 - England player leads lacrosse coaching at MGC
ENGLAND international Crista Samaras led an excellent lacrosse coaching day held at Malvern Girls' College. Crista is a colourful and enthusiastic coach who played in the recent Lacrosse World Cup, where England finished third behind the USA and the winners
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30/9/05 - Oakley lifts two county titles
MANOR Park squash player Adam Oakley served up two titles at the Worcestershire Junior Closed championships last weekend. Adam, aged 16, who was the youngest ever winner of the Manor Park SC championship earlier this year, was seeded one in both events
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30/9/05 - Pickers pick up first win
THE new Malvern Table Tennis season has started, again under the sponsorship of Brewin Dolphin Securities, with the two new teams in division three meeting in their opening match. The Hop Pickers from Ledbury, two of whose players are returning to the
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30/9/05 - Ingram fires in parried effort
UPTON LADIES 1, STOURPORT III 0 UPTON Ladies were home for their first league game of the season, sporting a full side and a sub. This was an asset as Vicky Lanni took a nasty hit to her hand and had to come off just before the half-time whistle. Upton
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30/9/05 - Northants sign up Wigley
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE have completed the signing of 23-year-old pace bowler David Wigley, who has signed a two-year deal with the county. Wigley, who has joined the Wantage Road side from Worcestershire, said: "I am really looking forward to playing at Northamptonshire
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30/9/05 - Robins happy with display
MALVERN RFC were defeated 15-24 by Midlands Two (West) leaders Kenilworth at Spring Lane on Saturday but matched their visitors throughout. Director of rugby David Robins thought the game had been there for the taking and was far from disappointed by
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Suchet launches new ESO season
TV newsreader and classic FM presenter John Suchet will help launch the ESO's 25th anniversary season. He will introduce a concert featuring Beethoven's fifth and sixth symphonies at Malvern Theatres on Friday, October 7, at 7.30pm. The ESO will be performing
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30/9/05 - Watkiss shaking up his Harriers
STUART Watkiss will ring the changes tomorrow in a bid to banish Kidderminster Harriers' home blues with a souped-up display. A second defeat in four days to bottom-of-the-table opposition would not go down at all well with the Harriers faithful, who
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EVENTS
September 30 Macmillan Coffee Morning From 10am until noon at Christadelphia Hall, St George's Lane North, Barbourne, Worcester. All welcome. Macmillan Coffee Morning From 10am until noon at St Wulstans Church Hall, Cranham Drive, Worcester. All welcome
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Propaganda for school merger bids
YOUR article on the Education page (Worcester News, Tuesday, September 20) is good propaganda for the school merger policy of Worcestershire LEA. It may well be that it was the best choice for the Ronkswood schools - however, the headline to the piece
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THEATRE
October 1 Glorious - Starring Maureen Lipman, at Malvern Theatres. The Hare Who Lost His Spectacles Children's Theatre at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. October 3-8 The Mikado at Malvern Theatres. Spiders Webb - The Rose, Chester Road North, Kidderminster
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Jethro Competition
BEARDED comedian Jethro has been touring the UK delivering his unique brand of comedy for the past 30 years. Now the top comic will be taking in the region as part of a nationwide anniversary tour, with a show in Wolverhampton this month. The talented
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago Earl Beauchamp has again shown his very practical sympathy with the Free Library, having presented it with a fine watercolour drawing of much local interest. The picture gives a view of the Malvern Hills from the north-west, which displays
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: On A Clear Day (12A) Daily 7.45pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs mat 4pm. Odeon Worcester: Four Brothers (15) 2.55, 5.30, 8.00; A History of Violence (18) 2.35, 5.00, 7.00, 9.00; Goal! (12A) 3.25, 6.05, 8.35, Sat/Sun 1.00; Pride and Prejudice (
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Lavish Mikado to re-create original
A LAVISH production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado comes to Malvern Theatres next week. The award-winning show by the Carl Rosa Opera is a faithful reproduction of the original 1885 production by W S Gilbert himself. Transporting the audience back to
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30/9/05 - Marauders stepped up
THE Malvern U13 Marauders stepped up to their first 15-a-side match of the season with a squad of 22 players making the journey to Thornbury. With changeable weather conditions, the coaches agreed to play the fixture in three 20-minute sections. The teams
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30/9/05 - Seconds start to gel
MALVERN II 20pts, KENILWORTH II 5pts MALVERN'S seconds produced a high-quality performance to run out winners against a determined and organised Warwickshire outfit containing several southern hemisphere imports. With the hosts' squad virtually unchanged
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30/9/05 - Malvern make the leaders fight hard
MALVERN 15PTS, KENILWORTH 24PTS MIDLANDS West Two leaders Kenilworth came to Spring Lane half-expecting an easy ride but were made to fight hard for their win bonuses as the home side produced an impressive performance. Although the Warwickshire side
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What's on
Theatre September Until Oct 1-Glorious! By Peter Quilter at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £18-£26. Box Office (01684) 892277. October 3-8-The Mikado at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. Box
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30/9/05 - Hopes fade on Bullock's red
MALVERN TOWN 1, HISTON FC 4 MALVERN Town's hopes of FA Cup glory came to an abrupt end on Saturday at Langland Stadium, not helped by the sending-off of skipper Darren Bullock just after half-time. The Midland Alliance home side matched their illustrious
