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20/1/06 - Drinkwater turns tide
POWICK were disappointing in the first half of this Worcester Sunday League division one game and failed to make much impact. POWICK 4, PERDISWELL 1 The hard work of the Perdiswell players meant Powick never established a rhythm and were showing signs
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20/1/06 - Two-goal lead slips
HAVING performed poorly against Tolladine in the previous league meeting, Powick began this Worcester Saturday League premier division game in determined manner and matched the physical approach of their opponents. POWICK 3, TOLLADINE SPORTS 5 Making
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20/1/06 - Radar upset visitors
WITH Radar languishing near the foot of the table and Claines near the top, this was a fine win for the home side even though the visitors were not at full strength. MALVERN RADAR 4, CLAINES 1 The opening exchanges were even and Claines had two good chances
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20/1/06 - Junior Soccer Scene
SWIFTS U14s first game after the Christmas break saw them take on bottom side Orleton and cruise to a comfortable victory. LEDBURY SWIFTS U14s 14, ORLETON U14s 1 Regular keeper Dave Reynolds, who could be out for up to six weeks after an accident at home
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Dancing lions open restaurant
A TASTE of the orient came to Powick when a pair of traditional giant Chinese dancing lions marked the opening of a new restaurant. Worcester restaurateur, Frankie Tsang's latest venture is the revitalisation of the former Chanz eatery at Powick, transforming
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Lido may not look like this much longer
THERE are just three more hurdles to jump before work can start on the new Droitwich Lido after an ambitious revamp was given the green light by an influential council committee. Wychavon District Council overview and scrutiny committee have now reviewed
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It's time for town to flower
MALVERN is set to be in full bloom this summer as it prepares for a national flower competition. The town is entering the Heart of England section of Britain In Bloom this year following the success of its Malvern In Bloom competition last year. Last
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US trip offers the chance of lifetime
A TRIO of promising students from Pershore have been offered the chance to visit the White House in America, but only if they can find more than £1,000 in sponsorship. Katherine Gullick, Sam Fowles and Pete Everitt have been invited to Washington for
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How tin foil could stop you freezing on the hills
THE husband of a woman who had to lie on the ground in freezing conditions for three-quarters of an hour after her car hit black ice is advising people to carry foil survival blankets in their cars. Richard Bailey claims that although firefighters and
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Now you've seen the gym, join us
THE new community gym at Worcester's YMCA held two open days to show people the facilities on offer. The Worcester YMCA Community Gym, based at the centre off Henwick Road, St John's, boasts both cardiovascular equipment, like rowing machines, as well
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20/1/06 - Results boost Upton for league campaign
AFTER an encouraging draw away to Old Griffinians the previous week, the leaders of Upton's parallel league north, the team faced Ross-on-Wye, another unbeaten team at the top of their league. UPTON 1ST XV 20pts, ROSS-ON-WYE 5pts Upton travelled to Ross
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch has been alerted by the police to a gang who are targeting the villages around Ledbury and breaking into cars parked in driveways in a search for GPS navigation equipment - so do take extra care over the security of vehicles. Wellington
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STAUNTON Correspondent: U Groves Smith Tel: 01452 840273
DUE to transport problems, some members were unable to attend Staunton and District Over 60s Club's first meeting of the new year but John Southall was there. He was able to show about 35 members photographs taken at the club's anniversary lunch. The
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
LAST Thursday, 25 members of Powick Parish Ramblers (including some visitors and four dogs) met at Leigh Sinton Garden Centre for a two-and-a-half hour walk. The route included a stretch of the Worcestershire Way and passed through part of Norbury's apple
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MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mrs V Greaves Tel: 01684 566860
FANCY leaving the cold, wet Wells for the sunny shores of Monaco for a few hours? Let your imagination take you there, courtesy of The Revellers who have organised another of their popular casino evenings. It is at the village hall at 7.30pm on Saturday
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
A VARIED programme of fundraising for the parish hall refurbishment is planned over the coming weeks, including 3hird Wheel Theatre Company's Changed Priorities. A hapless but ambitious town planner arrives in sleepy Noware full of zeal and soon gets
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BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
THE Parochial Church Council meets on February 2 at 7.30pm at Berrow vicarage.
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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
THERE will be a jumble sale to raise funds for Pendock Playgroup at Berrow/Pendock Village Hall on Saturday, January 28 from 2pm. Please bring any items along on Saturday morning. Details from Judi Dallimore on (01531) 650258. Tomorrow (Saturday) at 7pm
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A Whitehall farce opens near you
IT hasn't taken long for the new licensing laws to degenerate into farce. The test of any new legislation is always its potential for loopholes - and you could drive a brewer's dray through the particular chasm we have in mind. Like many pubs, Worcester's
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LIVE ON STAGE: HOTLY TIPPED AS NEXT BEST THING
ONE OF Britain's hotly-tipped bands for 2006 will be hoping to turn up the heat in Worcester when they put in a support slot at one of the city's venues this month. The North-East's newest 'alt-pop' band We Start Fires are set to support one of Worcester's
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Singer unlocks verve
FORMER Verve front-man Richard Ashcroft is set to call in on the region this spring as part of a UK tour. The singer is taking to the road to promote his third solo album - Keys To The World - which is out on Monday and follows on from November 2002's
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20/1/06 - West Malvern's poor run rolls on
WEST Malvern travelled to VBL Sports, who are top of the Worcester Saturday League division one, and their dismal run continued when they were beaten 4-0. VBL SPORTS 4, WEST MALVERN 0 The game was evenly contested for the first 30 minutes until VBL broke
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Hall could be screen venue
UPTON'S Memorial Hall could be used as a cinema in the future. The town council is concerned that the hall needs more publicity as a function venue to balance the cost of upkeep against income. The hall finance and general purposes committee met recently
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Talk time
THE history and restoration of Croome Park is the subject of an Upton Garden Club talk at the Memorial Hall on Thursday, January 26, at 7.30pm. Non-members are welcome. Admission is free.
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Planning ahead
A PLAN to create new industrial units in Upton, has been submitted to Malvern Hills District Council. G W Price, of Prices Lane, submitted the application for land off Rectory Road. Agent John Price said: "The land is just outside the settlement boundary
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Panto tickets on sale
Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Saturday) for the Pepperpot Players' pantomime Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood. Performances take place at the Memorial Hall from Tuesday to Saturday, February 14 to 18. Tickets will be on sale at P S Presents in Old
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Safety measure
FREE property marking stickers will be available at a crime reduction day at Upton Police Station on Saturday, January 28, from 10am to 4pm. Beat manager PC Mark Taylor has organised the event, where crime prevention information will also be available
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Chugging into the 21st Century
VISITORS to Malvern could be transported from the town centre to St Ann's Well in a tractor-pulled land train, if a proposal by Malvern Hills Conservators goes ahead. The train would be a modern replacement for the donkeys which visitors used to ride
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What colour bag?
I EXPECT Malvern will get a new council palace before a hospital - by the way, what colour bags should we use for rubbish councillors? ANTHONY HOPWOOD, Holdfast, Upton-upon-Severn.
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30 jobless as store to shut
Kwik Save supermarket in Malvern Link will close on Monday, February 23, leaving 30 staff without jobs. The Spring Lane store says it is trying to find staff opportunities with other retailers in the area and redundancy packages will be available to those
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Pre-school thrown lifeline in bid for new premises
A PRE-school struggling against planning regulations to build its own facilities was offered a lifeline this week. The possibility of building an extension to the village hall instead of on an existing car park was discussed when Welland and Little Malvern
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Shoppers in terror of airgun attackers
GANGS of children armed with airguns are terrorising shoppers at Malvern Retail Park. Police have received reports of youngsters hiding in the wooded area between the retail park and Worcester Road and firing the weapons at cars and pedestrians. Officers
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Fruit farmer out of Africa
Christ Church in Wellington Heath was packed yesterday (Thursday) for the funeral of popular fruit farmer and author, Allen Leeds. Mr Leeds, 89, died peacefully in his sleep at Withers Farm on Wednesday, January 11, after fighting a battle with lymphoma
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£20m expansion plan for college
MALVERN College this week unveiled a £20 million expansion plan. The project will involve re- locating the prep school and building two new houses for day pupils. The plan is in response to a 25 per cent increase in pupil numbers since 2000. The new site
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County handed Aussie booster
WORCESTERSHIRE have been boosted by the news that Zimbabwe Cricket has decided to withdraw from all of its Test match commitments during 2006. Australia have a still-to-be-confirmed Test and one-day tour of the troubled African nation pencilled in for
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New laws blamed as club shuts
MALVERN'S only nightclub has closed its doors, blaming new licensing laws and a poor Saturday night turnout. Club Nine and its car park on the Spring Lane Industrial Estate will be sold off for industrial or leisure use. Owner Derek Holder said a number
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Roadworks to begin on M50
DRIVERS using the M50 face delays due to roadworks. The £3 million project, to lay a quieter and safer road surface, starts tomorrow (Saturday) and could take up to 20 weeks. The work will take place between the M5 link and Junction 1 at Twyning. One
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City striker links up with Bromsgrove
YOUNG Worcester City striker James Smith is to sign for Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith trained with the Victoria Ground club this week and is expected to make his Rovers debut at Hemel Hempstead Town tomorrow. Bromsgrove manager Rod Brown also made a cheeky
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Stansfield is vital player for Hereford admits coach
JOHN Trewick is delighted to see Hereford United goal-getter Adam Stansfield in blistering form. Only marksman Stansfield has netted for the Bulls in 2006 and his single strike contributions proved decisive in successive 1-0 away triumphs at Scarborough
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Harkness set to make his debut
NEW Harriers signing Jonny Harkness is set to fit straight in at left-back for tomorrow's Conference visit of Scarborough (3pm). The former Walsall man will be a direct replacement for Wayne Hatswell who left Aggborough yesterday to join Rushden and Diamonds
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Lionheart display gives Evesham hope
PAUL West is hoping Evesham United's lionheart performance at Grantham Town will breathe fresh life into the club's league campaign. Backs-to-the-wall United drew 1-1 against the Gingerbreads on Tuesday night in the Southern Premier Division, despite
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20/1/06 - Perfect record shows a crack
IN an exact reversal of their first match of the Brewin Dolphin Malvern Table Tennis division three season, Crackpots B suffered their first defeat at the hands of CSSC Nomads. It was a match where every player had wins and only Kevin Howard, making his
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20/1/06 - Handicap draw made
THE draw for the second round of the Malvern Table Tennis League handicap competition has taken place. It brought together third division bottom team Dukes Way Dynamos with Manor Park Express from the top half of division one. The draw in full is: Main
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20/1/06 - Colwall's draw keeps top spot
IN a hard-fought match played in a good spirit, Colwall Women's Hockey Club drew with second-placed Yate and South Gloucester to maintain their position at the top of Severn division one. YATE & SOUTH GLOS 3, COLWALL 3 Colwall started well, and had
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20/1/06 - Reliability ride puts on a show
SUNDAY saw the running of Malvern cycling club VC Sevale's reliability ride which attracted 57 riders. In the circuit of Bredon, 32 riders were in the fast group and 22 in the slow group. The slower group set off first but was held up for five minutes
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20/1/06 - Free taster
A NEW Jeet Kune Do Concepts beginners' class takes place on Wednesday at the Wyche Institute, Old Wyche Road, Malvern Wells from 8.15pm. The course, based on Bruce Lee's martial art, is suitable for any adult, 16 years plus, and the first session is free
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20/1/06 - Garrad in medal win
JOHN Garrad won division one of the Sapey Golf Club January midweek medal Twelve-handicapper Garrad took the top spot with a round of 79 (12) 67. In second place, with the best gross round, was Paul Broadrick 73 (4) 69 and in third place Geoff Parge-Jones
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20/1/06 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, January 21 1st XV v Stafford (away). Bus meet Spring Lane 11.15am, Ketch Hotel 11.45am. Kick-off 2.15pm. No one dress code, navy blue shorts & socks. X Han, M Richardson (capt), S Lancett, A Ruddock, C Smith, G Taylor, P Rawle
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20/1/06 - Liam takes silver
MALVERN'S Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Liam Killeen continued his preparations for this year's games with a silver medal in the British National Cyclo Cross Championships. Killeen was beaten to the line in the final sprint by six-times former champion
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How can council afford this leaflet?
SIR - We are told that council tax is to increase by 10 per cent, so why have we just had delivered, by hand, a glossy leaflet telling us of the joys and benefits of walking round Worcester? For this the council have had to pay for design, photography
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20/1/06 - Changed Malvern bow out
LATE changes forced fairly major last minute changes to the Malvern line-up for this North Midlands Cup quarter-final. CAMP HILL 28PTS, MALVERN 12PTS Returning skipper Matt Richardson was forced to move to the unfamiliar role of hooker, whilst Aidan Ruddock
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Hostel closure all about saving cash
SIR - Closing the mental health hostel at 2 Stanley Road is part of a relentless drive to save public money. If you want to send someone mad a particularly successful method is solitary confinement - and I spent many years as a social worker trying to
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Shaming will just hit teacher morale
SIR - Is there no level to which Worcester MP Mike Foster is not prepared to sink? In his recent rant, he blames teachers for not stretching the gifted and able pupils enough. Naming and shaming of the excellent teachers in this county is disgusting and
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Only cruelty was stopped by ban
SIR - The hunting with dogs Act has not set about to ban hunting, only to stop hounds chasing its quarry to death. This is entirely why support for the hunts have increased. When the debate was being discussed horse riders said they were not following
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Europe always stitches us up
SIR - Philip Bushill-Matthews writes "Blair signed up to a deal that confirmed there would be no change to the CAP until 2013 at the earliest" (Worcester News, January 5). Is Mr Bushill-Matthews telling us that we cannot believe a word Mr Blair says?
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Homeless waiting list is just tip of iceberg
SIR - Paul Denham recently wrote about the effect of local planning decisions on the plight of the homeless in Worcester. We should be under no illusions, because the sobering reality suggests the 1,000-strong waiting list is the tip of the iceberg. Not
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20/1/06 - Colwall set up a memorable day
COLWALL Cricket Club has finalised many of the details for its match against the Lashings World XI on Friday, July 28. The day of entertainment also includes a blind cricket demonstration, guide dog display, Kwick cricket match and a live band. Funds
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: The Libertine (18) 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs mats 4pm. Odeon Worcester: Fun with Dick and Jane (12A) 2.30, 4.30, 6.30, 8.35, Sat/Sun 12.30; Underworld Evolution (18) 3.30, 5.45, 8.15; Get Rich or Die Tryin' (15) 2.50, 5.25, 8.00; Just
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Enjoy the sounds of nature with wildlife concert to raise funding
A CHARITY concert to help Worcestershire's wildlife will take place at Powick Village Hall on Saturday, January 28. The Hill's Singers, Malvern's chamber choir, will present the concert in aid of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, and event organised by the
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Staging a Wilde new life after law
A HEREFORD actress is set to return close to home when she performs in an Oscar Wilde masterpiece at Worcester's Swan Theatre. Kate Izon, who has been touring the country with the New Triad Theatre Company, plays Gwendoline Fairfax in the outstanding
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Cast in the role of victim
ACTOR Ian Richardson plays an eccentric millionaire deceived by a charming young man in The Creeper, a psychological thriller coming to Malvern Theatres. Ian is well-known for playing Machiavellian politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards
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20/1/06 - Determined display by Seconds
AFTER several weeks of enforced inactivity, Malvern's second XV got back on track with a home fixture against local rivals Tewkesbury. MALVERN II 7pts, TEWKESBURY 6pts A sizeable crowd, including a good number of travelling supporters, enjoyed a mild
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What's on
Theatre January Until 21 (not Mon)-Little Red Riding Hood at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. £7/£4 students from (01531) 633760. Until 21-The Jungle Book presented by Malvern Theatre Players at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 2pm
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20/1/06 - Two away games
TOMORROW (Saturday), Harvey World Travel Midland Alliance leaders Malvern Town are away at mid-table Oldbury United (3pm). On Tuesday (January 21), Malvern have a crucial game when they visit second-placed Coalville Town (7.45pm). In-form Coalville have
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20/1/06 - City striker links up with Bromsgrove
YOUNG Worcester City striker James Smith is to sign for Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith trained with the Victoria Ground club this week and is expected to make his Rovers debut at Hemel Hempstead Town tomorrow. Bromsgrove manager Rod Brown also made a cheeky
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SHE'LL BE COMING ROUND THE MOUNTAIN WHEN SHE COMES
Head of steam - the Kidderminster to Bridgenorth train approaching Areley.
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Launch of Longbridge inquiry by Peter Luff
WORCESTERSHIRE MP Peter Luff has launched an independent inquiry into the Government's role in the collapse of MG Rover. The chairman of the Trade and Industry Select Committee has decided to go ahead with a probe regardless of a Government inquiry. It
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Land Rover drives in to help rugby club
DROITWICH Land Rover is throwing its support behind Worcester Warriors Rugby Club's Community Development Programme for a further three years with the provision of a new vehicle, reinforcing its commitment to rugby at both a national and international
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Olympic dream for three county firms
THREE companies trying to make their mark in international sport are representing Tenbury Wells in this year's Winter Olympics in Turin. Rural Productions have won contracts to design and build corporate hospitality suites for the Games next month and
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College's success leads to £20m expansion plan
THE success of Malvern College's radical alternative to A-levels has led to plans for a £20m expansion. More students, attracted by the prestigious independent school's offer of the innovative International Baccalaureate, has created a need for two new
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20/1/06 - Home advantage pays
MALVERN Town Reserves travelled to Brereton last weekend and found a small pitch with a considerable slope, which proved to be a great advantage for the home side. BRERETON 3, MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 0 Malvern started off playing much the better football
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Dream of a pantomime
RATS, mice, wizards and lizards are all set to appear in Bromyard's annual pantomime when it kicks off later this month. They will be joined by the two ugly sisters, a strange baron, the fairy Godmother, Prince Charming and many other colourful characters
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LIVE ON STAGE: HOTLY TIPPED AS NEXT BEST THING
ONE OF Britain's hotly-tipped bands for 2006 will be hoping to turn up the heat in Worcester when they put in a support slot at one of the city's venues this month. The North-East's newest 'alt-pop' band We Start Fires are set to support one of Worcester's
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Singer unlocks verve
FORMER Verve front-man Richard Ashcroft is set to call in on the region this spring as part of a UK tour. The singer is taking to the road to promote his third solo album - Keys To The World - which is out on Monday and follows on from November 2002's
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Acoustic night for city pub players
MUSIC lovers will soon be able to sup a pint while listening to the strains of the acoustic guitar as a Worcester pub throws open its doors to musicians. The Green Man in Worcester's Tything is due to host the acoustic music nights every Sunday from the
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The Jungle Book n Review: The Forum, Malvern Theatres
KIPLING'S classic story The Jungle Book, performed by the Malvern Theatre Players, was an enjoyable post-Christmas production aimed at family audiences. While many children are familiar with the Disney cartoon version, this production is firmly based
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Double the work but twice the fun
Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society has been rehearsing twice as hard as usual for its latest production. A 40-strong cast is bringing a double bill of music and laughter to Ledbury's Market Theatre on Thursday and Friday, February 2-3. They will perform
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Virtuoso's playing is 'beyond praise'
THE renowned Feinstein Ensemble is performing at Malvern Concert Club's first event of the year on Thursday, January 26. This concert is the early music slot in the club's season and the programme will concentrate on music written by J S Bach during one
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Chance to hear talent of the future - for free!
TALENTED young musicians from across the Midlands will be competing at St James's School, West Malvern, on Saturday, January 28. Youngsters eligible for the Chandos Symphony Orchestra Young Musician competition have to be 20-years-old or younger, live
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Smash musical in town
FOLLOWING a sell-out visit in September 2002, the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers is returning to Malvern on Monday. Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time, Willy Russell's Blood Brothers tells the moving story of twin boys separated
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LEITH
LEITH Nicholas William Nick Vicki, Joseph, Maria and the Family of the late Mr. Nick Leith wish to express their sincere thanks to all Relatives, kind Friends and Neighbours for the cards, mass cards, letters and other messages of sympathy and support
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BROOKES
BROOKES Lilian May Of Dunhampton. Peacefully on January 15th, 2006, aged 49 years. Beloved daughter of Michael and Doreen and dear sister of Rob and Chris. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, January 26th at 1 p.m. Family flowers only
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HOLMES
HOLMES James Jim Of Warndon, Worcester. Peacefully on January 14th, 2006, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Joan, dear father of Lesley, Steve and Jamie and a much loved father in law and grandad. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday,
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OAKLEY
OAKLEY Hilda In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away two years ago today. John, Daphne and Family. ------- Treasured memories of our dearly loved sister. Always in our thoughts. Edna and Gladys. Published in paper 20/01/2006
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NOVELL
NOVELL. Tom. Treasured memories of our dear friend Tom who passed away two years ago today. Forever in our thoughts. John and Eve. Published in paper 20/01/2006
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SAMPSON
SAMPSON Paul Of Warndon, Worcester. Peacefully on January 13th, 2006, aged 52 years. Sadly missed by Mom. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, January 30th, at 11.30 a.m. Flowers to George Crump & Son Funeral Directors, Droitwich.
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STEADE
STEADE Violet Passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Bert, much loved mother to Roger and David and mother in law to Gill and Susan also a dear grandmother to Sarah, John, Richard and Mathew and great grandmother to Thomas
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MACDONALD
MACDONALD Donald Andrew Sadly passed away on December 30th, 2005. A beloved father and grandfather. Always in our thoughts. Love Niki, Mandy, Martin, Donna and all your grandchildren. xxx Published in paper 20/01/2006
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MERRY
MERRY Audrey nee Jones Passed away suddenly but peacefully on January, 12th 2006, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Horace, dearly loved mother of Veronica and Melvyn, mother in law to Derrick and Jan, much loved nan to Mark, Nick and Anna. Funeral service
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CAVE
CAVE Michael Barry Bishop Perowne Passed away peacefully at home on January 11th, 2006, after a long illness bravely borne. A precious husband, dad, father in law and brother, who was adored by all his Grandchildren. Requiem Mass at Our Lady Queen of
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BISHOP
BISHOP Roland Passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2006, aged 87 years, two days short of his 88th birthday. Beloved husband of the late Hilda, dearly loved father of Pamela and father in law of David, loving grandad to James and Jenny and great grandad
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DOWNTON
DOWNTON Amy Happy 18th birthday!!! Lots of love. Mum and Paul. xx Published in paper 20/01/2006
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PEPLOW
PEPLOW Clive Twelve years today Treasured memories of our son. Life goes on without you both, But things will never be the same, It's hard to hide the heartache, When someone says your names. God bless. Love Mum and Dad. xxxxx Published in paper 20/01
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NOVELL
NOVELL William Thomas Tom Treasured memories of a dear husband who passed away two years today. Never part from those we love, no distance can divide. For every day in memory, we still walk side by side. You meant so very much to me, that nothing I can
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20/1/06 - Leaders sink Victoria to consolidate position
SUNDAY saw thesoccersite.co.uk Malvern League leaders Bell Inn 98 consolidate their position when they entertained bottom-of-the-table Keys Victoria and took the points with a comfortable 14-0 victory. The scoreline could have been much higher but for
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20/1/06 - Junior Soccer Scene
MALVERN Town U16s played Littleton Juniors U16s in this exciting Mercian Festival Junior League fixture at Victoria Park. MALVERN TOWN U16s 2, LITTLETON JUNIORS U16s 1 The first-half started with both teams having shots on goal in the first 15 minutes
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New task ahead for Victoria
A NEW fund-raiser has been appointed to boost the coffers of the county British Red Cross. Victoria Anstey is responsible for overseeing the fund-raising activity in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire and solely responsible for the fund-raising
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Cheers for making pub the place to be
A LANDLORD in Droitwich is celebrating after real ale enthusiasts named his hostelry pub of the season. CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) will present Tim Radley, of the Hop Pole in Friar Street, with his certificate on Sunday, January 29. Doug Robinson,
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Warden bosses to be grilled by grans
ELDERLY and disabled people in Worcester sheltered housing are planning to question the board of their housing association about a new warden scheme. People living in six groups of sheltered housing have been told their resident wardens will be replaced
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Teacher's lesson in wrestling
A COUNTY teacher will be swapping the classroom for a wrestling ring when he competes to become a tag champion next month. Chris Barth, of George Street, Kidderminster, who works at Wolverley High School and has been wrestling for five years, will be
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
Some of the brightest young classical musicians in the Midlands will be performing in West Malvern next week -- and local residents will be able to hear them free of charge. Chandos Young Musician of the Year competition will be held in the Anstruther
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
ON Sunday, there will be a Churches Together in Colwall covenant service at Colwall Village Hall at 6.30pm. The next meeting of the parish council is on Wednesday at 7.30pm at Colwall Village Hall. On Saturday, February 4 the Friends of Colwall Primary
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20/1/06 - Gomarsall can fire Warriors to success
THERE was plenty of good news for Worcester fans this week after the announcement of the various international squads for the forthcoming Six Nations matches. Pat Sanderson has once again received the rightful recognition for his towering performances
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Dream of a pantomime
RATS, mice, wizards and lizards are all set to appear in Bromyard's annual pantomime when it kicks off later this month. They will be joined by the two ugly sisters, a strange baron, the fairy Godmother, Prince Charming and many other colourful characters
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centre stage
Well, I'm back from sunny climes of Australia. It is always a bit of an anti-climax to come home after a fantastic holiday, although for the first day or so it seemed quite quiet being back. But looking ahead, Worcester is going to be a really exciting
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Acoustic night for city pub players
MUSIC lovers will soon be able to sup a pint while listening to the strains of the acoustic guitar as a Worcester pub throws open its doors to musicians. The Green Man in Worcester's Tything is due to host the acoustic music nights every Sunday from the
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The Jungle Book n Review: The Forum, Malvern Theatres
KIPLING'S classic story The Jungle Book, performed by the Malvern Theatre Players, was an enjoyable post-Christmas production aimed at family audiences. While many children are familiar with the Disney cartoon version, this production is firmly based
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20/1/06 - Falcons face the drop
ANCHOR Falcons turned in one of their worst performances of the season on Sunday when they were well beaten by Perowne Park Rangers at Pitchcroft. PEROWNE PARK RANGERS 7, ANCHOR FALCONS 3 With 16 games left in which to preserve their division two status
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Council saved from censure
MALVERN Hills District Council was spared a vote of no confidence from Upton town council after a clerical mix-up saw the item omitted from a council meeting agenda. When the town council met in December, Coun Eric White agreed to defer the no confidence
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Worming his way to victory
A KEEN Upton gardener will be getting a helping hand with his plants this year... from worms. Berrick Walton won a wormery after his father Tony entered him in a Worcestershire County Council recycling competition on the radio station Classic Hits. Mr
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Games fun for family
A series of family games afternoons will be held at Upton Library until the end of March. This follows a successful one-off event on Saturday, January 7, to celebrate the library's extended opening hours. Community library co-ordinator Jenny Ross said
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Leap of faith a brilliant idea
What a brilliant idea to install a portable skate ramp in the Priory grounds! Skateboarding is a really exciting sport requiring great skill and perfect timing and the young people who manage the most extraordinary feats on their boards are to be congratulated
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A good deal for taxpayers
I would like to try to explain why the proposed redevelopment of one of the council's existing sites is in the financial interests of Council Tax-payers. The buildings the council owns in Great Malvern are mostly converted Victorian schools and gentlemen's
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Council HQ plan 'quest for status'
MALVERN Civic Society has hit out at plans for a new £6.5 million district council headquarters in the town. Society chairman John Handley said that after the news broke last week, he canvassed members' opinions. "The general feeling is one of suspicion
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Problem solved
FURTHER to my letter of December 18 last and Coun Raine's comments the following week regarding rubbish bags; you will be pleased to hear - as I am - that this matter has been satisfactory concluded. Coun Raine visited me yesterday and we exchanged rubbish
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Profits overseas
I NOTED the small article on QinetiQ on page three last week. The shares that the US firm Carlyle bought were sold by the Government for £40 million, being 31 per cent. What are they now worth? This Government's pure ineptitude has cost us taxpayers an
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Much the best
Although I no longer live in Malvern, I have visited frequently over many years to see my mum, Marjorie Chater-Hughes, who sadly died on January 6. I felt I really had to write, as I have been reading so many critical letters about Worcestershire Royal
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Hospice hopes fundraising run will reverse bed cuts
MALVERN Civic Society has hit out at plans for a new £6.5 million district council headquarters in the town. Society chairman John Handley said that after the news broke last week, he canvassed members' opinions. "The general feeling is one of suspicion
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We're bigger
I WAS surprised by your claim that Malvern Rugby Football Club is Malvern's biggest sports club (Malvern Gazette, December 30) and wonder on what basis this claim is made. At Manor Park Club, the tennis section alone has over 330 adults and over 300 junior
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North Site advertising boards to go
TWO large advertising boards at North Site will have to be taken down after a retrospective planning application was refused. House builder Persimmon Homes put up the green and white signs on Leigh Sinton Road in July 2005 and applied for planning permission
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Help me sleep
I would like to appeal to the better nature of the young people who socialise in Malverns' pubs and clubs, and in particular the people who walk home along the Worcester Road in the early hours of the morning. With the change in licensing hours, we were
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£8,000 raised
ON behalf of the committee of the Friends of the English Symphony Orchestra, I would like to thank everyone who supported our fundraising concert, The Maestros' Choice, at The Forum on Friday, January 6. Over 600 tickets were sold at £1 to our regular
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I owe my life to the kindness of others
HUNDREDS of people around this country have recently saved my life, writes Lindsay Holder. These are people who spare their time to give blood. Since last September, I have received more than 20 blood transfusions and have witnessed first-hand how essential
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New plan for key site
A NEW planning application has been made for a key site in Malvern Link. How Sell Developments Ltd, from Kidderminster, has applied to continue using land at the junction of Worcester Road and Howsell Road, next to the fire station, for selling cars.
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Elderly owner sees pet savaged by dog
AN elderly woman watched in horror as her beloved terrier was savaged by another dog. Margaret Pagett, of Lulsley, was out walking her dog Polly when the attack happened on Tuesday, January 10. She had to carry Polly back to her home and then to a vet
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Pupils securing the top grades
Sixty per cent of children left local schools with at least five GCSE's at A-C, according to new Government league tables. The top performing state school was the Chantry High School in Martley with 71 per cent. Malvern College, a selective independent
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Mayor hands over ambulance petition
A PETITION of more than 1,000 signatures protesting against the closure of Bromyard Ambulance Station has been handed to the NHS. The town council raised the petition after plans to close the station and move it to Bromyard Community Hospital were announced
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Bid made for social housing
A MENTAL health charity and a housing association have joined forces to provide new housing in Malvern. Malvern Mencap and Festival Housing have made a joint planning application to build on land between Sherrards Green Road and Madresfield Road. The
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Opinion
EVER since the last donkey retired, Malvern has puzzled over the problem of how to link its greatest tourism asset, the hills, to the town centre, and now Malvern Hills Conservators have come up with a really simple solution. Anyone who has visited Cornwall's
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Bickerton cards 72
DROITWICH'S John Bickerton made a solid start to the inaugural Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, carding a level par round of 72. Bickerton's round, which featured two birdies, two bogeys and 14 pars, leaves him six shots off the overnight leader, 34-year-old
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Friends share gold award from Legion
TWO lifelong friends have been rewarded after clocking up more than 100 years of service with the Royal British Legion. Dennis Cottrell and Colin Hammond were both presented with the Legion Gold Badge, one of the highest awards the organisation can bestow
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Danks is lined up to figure at Trinity
LIVEWIRE Mark Danks is poised to receive a dream debut tomorrow as Worcester City chase much-needed Nationwide North points. Striker Danks -- signed from Forest Green Rovers in mid-week -- is in line to start at Gainsborough Trinity with Leon Kelly suspended
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David leads fight to save garden 'oasis'
A MALVERN resident is leading the battle to save a "little oasis" from the type of development he feels is destroying the town. David Goodwin and others on Newtown Road are preparing to fight an application to build a four-bedroom detached house on a
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No spin needed for success story
ONE of the most successful high-tech spin-offs from QinetiQ is launching a spin-off of its own. The new firm, pSiNutria Ltd, is expected to adapt for the food industry the silicon technology successfully developed by pSiMedica. Malvern Hills Science Park
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Society joins bid to protect abbey
The Victorian Society has joined the fight to protect Stanbrook Abbey from damaging residential development. The monastery in Callow End, home to an order of Benedictine nuns, is being offered for sale and is expected to fetch around £6 million. The society
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Key players' exit troubles Rencher
ROY Rencher admits he felt "sick" after losing key players as Stourport Swifts fight for Southern League Division One West survival. Manager Rencher was already resigned to Rory May completing his move to Redditch United, but the striker has been joined
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20/1/06 - MADO welcomes all
THE first event in the Malvern and District Orienteers' Mini-League took place on Castlemorton Common on Saturday and was a great success. The event attracted over 150 people ranging from first-time families with babies in back packs to international
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20/1/06 - Close but no joy for Malvern
MALVERN played against St Johns/Droitwich in the Worcester County Chess League and lost a close match by 3.5 points to 2.5 Malvern had white on the odd boards. Malvern v St Johns/Droitwich (Malvern names first). 1 B Turner 0-1 P Kitson, 2 G Herbert 0-
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20/1/06 - Malvern still show improvement
MALVERN started the new year with a home game against Chaddesley Corbett. MALVERN 1, CHADDESLEY CORBETT 3 With a couple of team regulars unavailable Malvern were forced to draft in a couple of juniors. Chaddesley pressed Malvern from the start and took
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20/1/06 - Ladies push for goals
MALVERN Ladies returned to their winning ways despite fielding only ten players. HARBOURNE IV 2, MALVERN LADIES 6 Malvern started their return to league hockey with a decisive win over Harbourne. They started quickly with a sweeping strike from Lucy Smith
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20/1/06 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Oldbury United v Malvern Town (3.00). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Ledbury Town v Bustleholme (2.45); Wednesfield v Bromyard Town. Division One: Malvern Rangers v Ludlow Town Reserves
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20/1/06 - County handed Aussie booster
WORCESTERSHIRE have been boosted by the news that Zimbabwe Cricket has decided to withdraw from all of its Test match commitments during 2006. Australia have a still-to-be-confirmed Test and one-day tour of the troubled African nation pencilled in for
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China tour begins for ballet dancer
A MALVERN ballerina is currently in China with the Northern Ballet Theatre. Georgina Roberts, 22, of Tanhouse Lane, flew out on Sunday to perform La Traviata in Hangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. Dancing the role of Lucy in Dracula, she received some brilliant
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Double the work but twice the fun
Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society has been rehearsing twice as hard as usual for its latest production. A 40-strong cast is bringing a double bill of music and laughter to Ledbury's Market Theatre on Thursday and Friday, February 2-3. They will perform
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Virtuoso's playing is 'beyond praise'
THE renowned Feinstein Ensemble is performing at Malvern Concert Club's first event of the year on Thursday, January 26. This concert is the early music slot in the club's season and the programme will concentrate on music written by J S Bach during one
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Chance to hear talent of the future - for free!
TALENTED young musicians from across the Midlands will be competing at St James's School, West Malvern, on Saturday, January 28. Youngsters eligible for the Chandos Symphony Orchestra Young Musician competition have to be 20-years-old or younger, live
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20/1/06 - Harkness set to make his debut
NEW Harriers signing Jonny Harkness is set to fit straight in at left-back for tomorrow's Conference visit of Scarborough (3pm). The former Walsall man will be a direct replacement for Wayne Hatswell who left Aggborough yesterday to join Rushden and Diamonds
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20/1/06 - Town's silence of the fans
LANGLAND Stadium visitors Leamington are by far the best supported team in the Harvey World Travel Midland Alliance but their fans were silenced on Tuesday as Town romped to a 4-1 victory. MALVERN TOWN 4, LEAMINGTON 1 Malvern's average home gate of 94
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20/1/06 - Malvern eye Stafford trip
MALVERN Rugby Club return to Midlands West Two action tomorrow (Saturday) with a visit to Stafford (2.15pm). Malvern will be hoping for two points to continue their climb away from the relegation spots. Mid-table Stafford defeated Malvern 14-11 at Spring
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20/1/06 - Town win again
MALVERN Town won their 18th league game to extend their lead at the top of the Midland Alliance to six points with a game in hand over second-placed Romulus. MALVERN TOWN 2, LOUGHBOROUGH DYNAMO 1 Although not playing their usual high-paced attacking game
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GIG GUIDE
TONIGHT Bee Gees Fever - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Wolverhampton Civic Battle of The Bands 2006: featuring Supanauts, UK Duty Paid, Souls of Slain and Red Shift - Little Civic, Wolverhampton. Afterview - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Fear
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Shooting does not improve welfare
SIR - No matter how much people try to define and defend their support for bloodsports, there is no animal welfare in shooting and wounding game birds or chasing a nocturnal animal, such as a fox, on horseback with hounds to exhaustion for sport. On the
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Smash musical in town
FOLLOWING a sell-out visit in September 2002, the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers is returning to Malvern on Monday. Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time, Willy Russell's Blood Brothers tells the moving story of twin boys separated
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20/1/06 - Bitten by the Vipers
MALVERN U12s Vipers took on this game at short notice, facing their visitors for the first time at this level. MALVERN U12s VIPERS 47pts, ALCESTER U12s 17pts Malvern began well with the forwards making ground at every opportunity. This dominance resulted
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20/1/06 - Danks is lined up to figure at Trinity
LIVEWIRE Mark Danks is poised to receive a dream debut tomorrow as Worcester City chase much-needed Nationwide North points. Striker Danks -- signed from Forest Green Rovers in mid-week -- is in line to start at Gainsborough Trinity with Leon Kelly suspended
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Tesco drivers set for strike
rivers who deliver fuel to Tesco forecourts are to stage a two-day strike in a row over jobs, it was announced today. The Transport and General Workers Union said drivers based at Purfleet in Essex, Avonmouth and Cardiff will walkout next Wednesday and
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Sadness in town at shutting of shoe shop
KIDDERMINSTER'S economy has been dealt a new blow with the closure of a shoe shop that has been trading in the town for more than a decade. Shoe Express is set to close its doors for the last time next month and the news comes only a fortnight after the
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outrage over late drinking
SHOCKED councillors cannot believe a pub with "horrific" noise levels managed to extend its opening hours after they refused its initial application. Authority leaders have criticised the decision to allow the Pig & Drum in Lowesmoor, Worcester, to
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Chance to see champion cat
A CHAMPION cat born and raised in Worcester will meet his adoring fans tomorrow. Valisa Bertie Bassett, better known as Bertie, is a much-loved pet as well as a pedigree show cat. The playful puss - a Singapura - is smaller than the usual domestic cat
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I don't regret being in group that plotted to kidnap Blair's son
A LEADING campaigner for Fathers4Justice in Worcester has expressed his sadness that the fathers' rights group has been disbanded. The announcement to cease the organisation's activities was made on Wednesday by the founder of the group, Matt O'Connor
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20/1/06 - Town's silence of the fans
LANGLAND Stadium visitors Leamington are by far the best supported team in the Harvey World Travel Midland Alliance but their fans were silenced on Tuesday as Town romped to a 4-1 victory. MALVERN TOWN 4, LEAMINGTON 1 Malvern's average home gate of 94
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20/1/06 - Defeat for Rangers sees them facing trouble
RANGERS made the long journey to Stafford on Saturday seeking revenge for the 4-2 West Midlands division one defeat inflicted on them at the beginning of September. STAFFORD TOWN 3, MALVERN RANGERS 1 In the opening 15 minutes Stafford were a lot sharper
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centre stage
Well, I'm back from sunny climes of Australia. It is always a bit of an anti-climax to come home after a fantastic holiday, although for the first day or so it seemed quite quiet being back. But looking ahead, Worcester is going to be a really exciting
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China tour begins for ballet dancer
A MALVERN ballerina is currently in China with the Northern Ballet Theatre. Georgina Roberts, 22, of Tanhouse Lane, flew out on Sunday to perform La Traviata in Hangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. Dancing the role of Lucy in Dracula, she received some brilliant
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GIG GUIDE
TONIGHT Bee Gees Fever - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Wolverhampton Civic Battle of The Bands 2006: featuring Supanauts, UK Duty Paid, Souls of Slain and Red Shift - Little Civic, Wolverhampton. Afterview - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Fear
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: The Libertine (18) 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs mats 4pm. Odeon Worcester: Fun with Dick and Jane (12A) 2.30, 4.30, 6.30, 8.35, Sat/Sun 12.30; Underworld Evolution (18) 3.30, 5.45, 8.15; Get Rich or Die Tryin' (15) 2.50, 5.25, 8.00; Just
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Enjoy the sounds of nature with wildlife concert to raise funding
A CHARITY concert to help Worcestershire's wildlife will take place at Powick Village Hall on Saturday, January 28. The Hill's Singers, Malvern's chamber choir, will present the concert in aid of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, and event organised by the
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Staging a Wilde new life after law
A HEREFORD actress is set to return close to home when she performs in an Oscar Wilde masterpiece at Worcester's Swan Theatre. Kate Izon, who has been touring the country with the New Triad Theatre Company, plays Gwendoline Fairfax in the outstanding
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Cast in the role of victim
ACTOR Ian Richardson plays an eccentric millionaire deceived by a charming young man in The Creeper, a psychological thriller coming to Malvern Theatres. Ian is well-known for playing Machiavellian politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards
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What's on
Theatre January Until 21 (not Mon)-Little Red Riding Hood at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. £7/£4 students from (01531) 633760. Until 21-The Jungle Book presented by Malvern Theatre Players at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 2pm
