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Collision renews calls for traffic calming
A COLLISION at the bottom of Pound Bank Road, in Barnards Green, has renewed calls for traffic calming measures. Last week Malvern Town councillors called on the Highways Authority to consider measures following fears the road would turn into a rat-run
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Watkins fires Nomads to first win of season
Oldswinford 162-8, Worcester Nomads 165-7. JAMES Watkins was once again the mainstay of Worcester Nomads’ batting as his solid 60 not out sealed the team’s first victory of the season in Crusader Worcestershire League Division One. Batting first
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Conman jailed
A CONMAN who used a former school friend's identity to set up bank accounts and obtain over £13,000 in loans has been jailed for nine months. Simon Lockley was desperate for cash to repay drug dealers, Worcester Crown Court heard. Police were first
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Voice of ex-art teacher is heard in clips of this summer’s must-see movies
A FORMER art teacher from Worcestershire will be helping to entertain millions of film lovers this year after winning a competition to star in a movie trailer. Merlith Morrison-Hutton of Blackmore Park, Hanley Swan, near Malvern, features in a special
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car thief stole from gran
A TEENAGER who stole his grandmother’s car and drove it despite not having a full driving licence has been ordered to carry out unpaid work. Steven Scarratt took the keys to his gran’s Vauxhall Corsa and drove the car to Upton-upon-Severn then left
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Bromyard steamroll over poor Worcester
Worcester I 35 all out, Bromyard I 36-0. BROMYARD steamrollered Worcester by 10 wickets after a remarkable game at Norton. Bromyard skipper Zahid Saeed won an important toss and had little hesitation in asking the home side to take first use of
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Conservative chairman talks about housing plans
CONSERVATIVE Party Chairman Eric Pickles MP spoke to a packed public meeting in Malvern last night (Thursday). Sir Michael Spicer MP, Dr Ken Pollock, West Worcestershire Conservative Chairman and Harriett Baldwin, Conservative Parliamentary candidate
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Pupils make greenhouse of plastic bottles
PUPILS from Castlemorton Primary School spent almost a year collecting 1,500 plastic bottles to create their own recycled green-house. And then they planted a variety of colourful plants including geraniums, tulips, forget-me-nots and begonias
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Group backs Church Street one-way calls
VOLUNTEER-led organisation High Street Malvern (HSM) is backing calls for a trial one-way system in Church Street. One of HSM’s long term aims is to produce a feasibility study for a “shared space” system in the town centre. Shared space is a traffic
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Talk reveals secrets of recording studio
DISTINGUISHED record producer Andrew Keener will reveal the secrets of the recording studio in a talk to the Elgar Society called Defusing the Red Light: working with artists. Mr Keener has plenty of experience in his profession, with a recent review
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CRUMP
CRUMP Raymond Passed away peacefully at Malvern Community Hospital, on May 1st, 2009, aged 77 years. A much loved husband, father and grandfather, who will be greatly missed. The Funeral service will take place at Great Malvern Cemetery, on Tuesday, May
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GRAY PCC
GRAY Donald Former Headmaster of Ledbury County Secondary School, peacefully at Ledbury Community Hospital, on April 30th, 2009, aged 93 years. Devoted and greatly loved husband of Mildred and dearly loved father of Richard and Philip. Private funeral
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MORRIS
MORRIS Ray Passed away at Court House Nursing Home, on April 30th, 2009, aged 76 years. Father of Jacqui, father in law of John, neighbour of Doreen. Grateful thanks to Staff at Malvern Community Hospital, for the wonderful care during a 6 week period
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SINCLAIR
SINCLAIR Dr Stuart Alexander Peacefully in his 97th year on April 30th, 2009. Much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Heartfelt thanks to all at Davenham, Malvern for their loving care. Thanksgiving service at Holy Trinity, Malvern on Thursday
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NEED
NEED Diane Elizabeth 12th May, 1959. Happy 50th Birthday to a very special Mum. Have a great day. Love Amanda, Stephanie and Christopher. xxxx Published in paper 08/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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JONES
JONES Suzanne Margaret, Lloyd, James and Family would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, cards, flowers and donations given in memory of our beloved Suzie. Published in paper 08/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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LANCETT
LANCETT. Geoff. Dad, six years gone by and not a day goes by when you are not in our thoughts. Just wish you were here to celebrate this special year with us. Lots of love forever. Ian, Ness, Lucie and Ollie. xx Published in paper 08/05/2009 in Malvern
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LANCETT
LANCETT. Geoff. Fond memories of a dear dad and grandad. I miss you so much dad, I wish I could have said goodbye. Lots of love, Mark, William and Catie. Sweet dreams. xx Published in paper 08/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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STIMSON
STIMSON James Peacefully on April 28th, 2009, aged 67 years. Dearly loved brother of Mary and Polly. Funeral service at St Matthias Church, on Tuesday, May 12th at 1.30 p.m. Flowers may be sent to F W Spilsbury, Funeral Director, 12 Upper Howsell Road
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LUCKMAN
LUCKMAN Ivy Winifred May 10th, 2000. There is a place in our hearts no one can fill, We love and miss you mum and always will. God bless. Rita, Val and Charlie, Philip and Family. Published in paper 08/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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PHIPPS
PHIPPS Arthur James Dick Fell asleep May 9th, 2003. Time passes, Memories stay forever. Your loving partner Evelyn. Goodnight God bless Published in paper 08/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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MITCHELL
MITCHELL. Iris. Died May 9th, 2000. A loving mother. Always in our thoughts. Love David, Pauline and Family. xxx God bless. Published in paper 08/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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HELME
HELME Doris Alice On April 30th, 2009. Peacefully at West Bank, Ross on Wye, formerly of Garden Cottage, Canon Frome, aged 95 years. Loving mother to Lesley, Curwen and Gowarne and grandmother to Roger and Marc. Funeral service on Wednesday, May 13th,
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LANCETT
LANCETT. Geoff. May 10th, 2003. They were so very special the years we spent together. My precious memories will stay with me forever. Love and miss you every day. xx Rose xx. Published in paper 08/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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HART
HART Vera May Died four years today, May 7th. Simple words but very true. We will always love and remember you. Miss you lots mum. Love Christine, Catherine and Dennis. Published in paper 08/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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GREEN
GREEN Shirley May 4th, 1999. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, Missing you is heartache, That never goes away. Love from all the Family. Published in paper 08/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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CUSHING
CUSHING Hollie Mae Our darling granddaughter, born sleeping May 8th, 2005. When we see a twinkling star, Shining up above, We will blow you up a kiss, And send it with our love. Lots of love and kisses Nanny Karen and Grandad Phil xxxx Published in paper
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CUSHING
CUSHING Hollie Mae Our beautiful little girl, born sleeping May 8th, 2005. A twinkling star in the dark night sky, Our Angel up above, Four years ago he took you from us, But he never took our love. We sit here wondering what to write, Keep asking ourselves
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WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS Sally Happy 50th Birthday. Lots of love, Duncan, Lucy and Thom. xxx Published in paper 08/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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JEFFERY
JEFFERY The Family of the late Jennifer Jeffery wish to thank all those who attended her funeral and sent messages of sympathy. Special thanks to Jayne Webb, Minister; and Abbotsfield Funeral Directors. Donations for St Michaels Hospice raised £834.
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Council colleague will be sadly missed
COLLEAGUES have paid tribute to Worcestershire County councillor and Malvern Hills Conservator Jeremy Webb after his passing on Wednesday (May 6) following a battle with illness. Coun Webb, a Liberal Democrat, represented the Malvern Trinity
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Pallett: The right time for a change
MALVERN Town chairman Paul Pallett said it was the right time for a change of manager at the club following Joe Rawle’s departure after 18 months in charge. Rawle claimed he and his assistant Martin Day were both relieved of their duties at the helm
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Reel classics get screening at the Conquest
MUCH-loved movie classics will be screened at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, this May. The theatre, which houses a cinema screen, will show such iconic films as South Pacific, Grease and the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Chairman of the theatre Paul
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Show is a record breaker
THE 2009 Malvern Spring Gardening Show has turned into a record breaker. Royal Horticultural Society judges gave exhibitors the highest number of medals in the event’s 24 year history. Bob Sweet, head of show’s development for the RHS, said
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Discount offer for Eastnor festival
READERS of the Malvern Gazette and Ledbury Reporter have been offered discounted tickets for this year’s Big Chill Festival, held at Eastnor Castle’s Deer Park in August. Already lined-up to perform over the weekend are Orbital, Basement Jaxx, Spiritualized
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Both parties fight against mass housing plans
LOCAL politicians are leading the fight against Government-led plans for mass housing development in South Worcestershire. Campaigners from Malvern and Newland joined others from Hallow, Broadheath and Kempsey for a meeting at the Bank House Hotel,
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TV show boosts interest in Malvern
REQUESTS for Malvern Hills tourism guides have gone through the roof since the area featured on an episode of the BBC show Countryfile on Sunday evening. Staff at the Tourism Information Centre have also been busy fielding dozens of requests over the
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Singer gives special show for hospice
MALVERN singer-songwriter Clive John is giving a special performance this evening (Friday, May 8) to raise money for the Acorn’s Children’s Hospice. He will perform a variety of songs at Cromwell’s Tandoori, on the main A449 road at Powick, starting
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Mediaeval May Day was a great success
MALVERN’S annual May Day celebration was a great success, bringing music and colour into the town on Saurday. Families flocked to Priory Park and everyone from tots to teens enjoyed the Mediaeval Mayday Mayhem event, listening to music from the bandstand
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Today's events
Friday Wells Club Crib Night at The Wells Club, Malvern Wells Village Hall, adj 207 Wells Road, Malvern. 8pm. £1. Country Western Partner Dancing with Teme Valley Western Dancers at Whitbourne Village Hall. Absolute beginners 7-8pm, improved and intermediates
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Echoes of the past
100 years ago. I learn that a bird, hopping about a field in Poolbrook, happened upon an old copy of the Gazette. Discovering possibilities of a nest in the paper, the feathered one hastened to develop them, and the other day, several eggs
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Locomotive leaves the rails
"A SOMEWHAT extraordinary and exciting incident occurred shortly before seven o'clock on Wednesday morning, when one of the Midland locomotives crashed through the shed at the Malvern siding," reported the Gazette 100 years ago. "The engine
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Threat to library is deplored
LIBRARY Must Remain Independent was the headline in the Gazette 50 years ago. The story reported that the town's library committee was determined not to let itself be taken over by Worcestershire County Council, a threat that was very much in the offing
