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Assault and robbery
A MAN was assaulted and robbed in Rosebank Gardens, Malvern, last week. The assault happened on Thursday, May 17 at 8.45pm. The victim suffered a head injury and was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The assailant, who escaped with a wallet
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Walkers keen to stretch legs
HUNDREDS of walkers trekked over the Malvern Hills to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Walks took place on both Saturday and Sunday, one organised by St Richard's Hospice and the other by the Malvern Hills Lions Club. The St Richard's Walk on
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Barbecue to kick off summer
Shoppers at the Co-op in Malvern Link are in for a treat this Saturday (May 26) as summer kicks off with a barbecue at the store. Staff will be serving up a feast with some of the shop's newest ranges and will offer tips on holding the best barbecue
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Flasher seen on common
POLICE have issued a description of a flasher who exposed himself to passers-by on the common off Thirlstane Road, Malvern, at the end of last week. The incident happened between 5pm and 5.30pm last Thursday, May 17, and follows a similar offence the
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Anxious wait for gas plant verdict
RESIDENTS and the National Grid face an anxious wait to discover if a controversial gas plant will be built at Corse. A planning inquiry into a proposed pressure reduction installation as part of a new pipeline carrying 20 per cent of the UK's natural
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Horrified at Cutty Sark fire
A MALVERN relative of the man who built the Cutty Sark says she hopes the fire-ravaged sailing ship can be fully restored. Pauline Cooper of The Rhydd was shocked on Monday morning to hear the news about the fire, which damaged the famous clipper at
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Organ appeal nears target
THE St James's West Malvern organ refurbishment fund is now within £5,000 of its target, following a highly successful gift and promise auction, a recital a week later by cathedral organist John Wilderspin and continuing donations. "The response to our
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Seats left for Salisbury trip
MALVERN Civic Society still has some seats left for its outing next month to see Salisbury Cathedral and Wilton House. The trip takes place on Thursday, June 14, with the coach departing at 8am from Avenue Road, Malvern. Salisbury Cathedral has the
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WWII bomber flies over town
MEMORIES of World War II were stirred in Malvern on Sunday when a Lancaster bomber overflew the town at about 10.30am. The iconic aircraft flew low over the town, drawing people outside with the distinctive roar of its four Merlin engines. The aircraft
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Could you be a taxi driver? Take the test
WE'VE taken a sample of the questions on the test. How many would you get right? 1. On what road is the Council House? (a) Avenue Road (b) Church Street (c) Worcester Road (d) Howsell Road 2. On what road is Great Malvern Train Station? (
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Drivers’ test is road to ruin
A MALVERN taxi firm owner fears his business is at risk if new rules on driver knowledge tests are not scrapped. Steve Box, of private hire firm Steve's Cars, is angry at Malvern Hills District Council's decision to re-instate tests for drivers on their
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Burglar broke into 46 houses
A PROLIFIC burglar has been locked up for three years and nine months after confessing to breaking into 46 houses. Timothy Alston, 23, of Whaddon Avenue, Chelten-ham, pleaded guilty to burgling a house in Rectory Lane, Malvern, on June 8, and a property
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Learn to be a celebrity gardener
A MENTORING scholarship with celebrity gardener Chris Beardshaw is being offered through the Three Counties Agricultural Society. The designer and television personality, who won a gold and best in show for his Victorian garden at this year's Malvern
