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Richie inspires a Seconds win
Ledbury II 169-4, Hereford City 126 all out. A CAREER-best bowling performance of 5-18 by young pace bowler Simon Ritchie was enough to see Ledbury to victory by 43 runs in their Marches Division Four home clash with Hereford City. Chasing
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"Illiterate carer" stole OAP's last pennies
A FRAIL 81-year-old widow fell victim to "door-knock" fraudsters who tried to cash her cheques and obtain £5,600 from her account. One cheque for £4.99 she gave Kieron Stones for cleaning goods was altered to read £3,000. He also stole
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New Colts wanted
NEWTOWN Sports u11s Colts, who won the Mercian League and cup double last season, are looking for new players for next year’s u12s squad. Players should be starting high school in September. For more details, call Keith Jackson on (01684) 576592.
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Spate of tree thefts
POLICE have received reports of several attempted thefts of trees and garden plants this week. Overnight on Tuesday (June 2) there was an attempt to steal two five-foot tall potted Bay Trees from an address in New Road, Castlemorton. The trees
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Festival Jitters will mark special day
A POPULAR festival is marking its 80th anniversary by commissioning a comedy play about the emotional roller coaster of pre-wedding nerves. The Malvern Festival is showcasing the original production entitled Jitters by MalvernBard, which ends tomorrow
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Hanley Swan in running for Village of the Year title
HANLEY Swan is in the running for the title of Calor Herefordshire and Worcestershire Village of the Year. The village has made the final shortlist of three for the regional competition and is now facing a nerve-wracking visit from judges later this
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Eco-competitions for Malvern Parish Primary pupils
YOUNGSTERS from Malvern Parish Primary School were challenged to take part in two environmentally-friendly competitions ahead of their Eco-themed school fair, which takes place on Saturday (June 6). The school’s Parent Teacher Association organised
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Bransford golfers go for hole in four
SENIOR golfers from Bransford will try and sink a hole in four when they attempt to complete a fundraiser for the armed services. The team will play four full rounds of golf at Ombersley, Gaudet Luce and Puckrup Hall golf clubs before finishing on their
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Brain-injury man's sudden talent for art
WHEN father-of-three Alan Brown underwent emergency brain surgery he could not have known it would transform his life forever. The former director of a double glazing firm suffered a stroke during the 16-hour operation and woke up to find he had developed
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Trip of a lifetime for cyclist James
A BUSINESSMAN from Colwall is gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime when he takes on a fund-raising bike ride from London to Paris. James Harvey, who lives in Pedlingham Close, signed up for the Paris Cycle Challenge to raise money for the St Richard
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New children's book by Malvern author
A HOLE In The Road is the title of a colourful new picture book by Malvern children’s author Jakki Wood. Simple, bright pictures of diggers and dump trucks, road rollers and workmen show children what happens when a hole appears in a road. A brief line
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PAKE
McPAKE Joseph Died June 8th 2007. Treasured memories of a much loved father. Still in our thoughts every day. Sadly missed. Joanne and Darren. xx Published in paper 04/06/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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McPAKE Joseph Died June 8th 2007. Treasured memories of a much loved father. Still in our thoughts every day. Sadly missed. Joanne and Darren. xx Published in paper 04/06/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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School puts on a production of Annie
PUPILS from Leigh and Bransford Primary School have been hard at work putting the finishing touches to their production of the popular musical Annie. The youngsters, age six-11, held their dress rehearsal on Wednesday and will be performing the finished
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Prevention better than reaction say police
POLICE believe prevention, rather than reaction, is the ideal cure for the anti-social behaviour problems taking place in Upton at weekends. Malvern police inspector Clive Griffiths addressed a public meeting of the Malvern Hills District Community
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Music for a summer's day
SPEND a perfect summer afternoon at Upton Parish Church on Saturday, June 13 with a blend of top-class music and delicious food. Upton Arts Music Group is welcoming popular international musicians The Classic Buskers to town. They will perform a one-and-a-half
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Village Hall cafe and market
HANLEY Swan village hall once again became the centre of the community on Saturday when it played host to the latest cafe and market event. The cafe, which will celebrate its second birthday later in the summer, is held every month with the aim of bringing
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Young cancer survivor to attend Ladies' Day with a difference
A YOUNG cancer survivor from Malvern is inviting local women to attend a Ladies’ Day with a difference at Worcester Racecourse on Sunday, June 14. Kerrie Ford, aged 22, wore an unusual fashion combo of stunning red hat teamed with trainers to encourage
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Elections - candidates standing in Croome
JACK Bennett is standing as the UK Independence Party candidate in the Worcestershire County Council elections for Croome. He said: “I have spent my life in business and management of the horse racing industry. Some would say that I’m a “stick in the
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Elections - candidates standing in Langland
IAN Hopwood is standing as the Conservative Party candidate in the Worcestershire County Council elections for Malvern Langland. He said: “My work at Amey Business Services covers a wide range of duties, including health and safety. This gives
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Elections - candidates standing in Powick
DAVID Barrie is standing as the UK Independence Party candidate in the Worcestershire County Council elections for Powick. He said: “I have lived in the Malvern area since 1982, and work for a local health food company. In 2002 the EU passed a Directive
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Elections - candidates standing in Malvern Trinity
PHIL Grove is standing as the Conservative Party candidate in the Worcestershire County Council elections for Malvern Trinity. He said: “A few of the issues you have raised, via local surveys or on the doorstep, are; lack of maintenance of our roads
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Elections - candidates standing in Malvern Link
DEREK Baddeley is standing as the UK Independence Party candidate in the Worcestershire County Council elections for Malvern Link. He said: “I am standing for election because I want to pursue the concerns felt by many residents, including myself, over
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Elections - candidates standing in Malvern Chase
STEVE Brown is standing as the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Worcestershire County Council elections for Malvern Chase. He said: “I am an archaeologist, geophysical surveyor and also qualified as a primary school teaching assistant. I am
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Ex pupils dig up time capsule from 1986
YOUNG voices from the past were among the treasures unearthed in a school time capsule. The capsule, made out of a plastic drainpipe, was revealed to current pupils of Grove Primary School, Malvern, in a special assembly. The items would have reamined
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Today's events
Thursday Duplicate Bridge with The Malvern Hills Bridge Club at Hanley Swan Village Hall, Welland Road. 7.15pm. £2.50 for visitors. 01684 594379. Early Ears Music Fun music, songs and sound play to help build balanced bodies and bright brains at Malvern
