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Jones: We need to convert chances
MALVERN Town need to start converting their pressure into goals, according to manager Les Jones. The Langland Stadium outfit have lost their West Midlands League Premier Division matches in 2012 without scoring — 3-0 to Wednesfield and 1-0 to Wolverhampton
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Halliday called up for England
TEENAGE Malvern canoe slalom racer Callie Halliday has clinched a place in the England senior team after battling back from surgery. The 18-year-old former junior international will represent England throughout 2012 as the youngest women’s C1 competitor
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Bromyard share spoils after impressive show
IMPROVING Bromyard Town were disappointed with a draw at Stafford Town following a fine West Midlands League Premier Division display. They were ahead for much of the game only to be denied by an equaliser in the dying seconds. With
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New rural bus service for elderly or immobile
PEOPLE living in rural communities around Malvern can now take advantage of a new flexible transport scheme. Community Action Malvern and District has launched the bus service to allow those living in Berrow, Birtsmorton, Castlemorton, Longdon
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Malvern aiming to make it a double
BUOYED by their impressive National Three Midlands victory over Scunthorpe, Malvern look to make further progress up the table at home to South Leicester tomorrow (2.15pm). Having been hammered 66-13 at Scunthorpe in October, Malvern were eager
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DIY store promotes chimney fire safety
A MALVERN DIY store is playing its part in helping to promote chimney fire safety. Staff at the B&Q store, in Spring Lane, are working with Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service by incorporating safety leaflets into their in-store
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Intrepid adventurers followed rescue trail
A GROUP of intrepid adventurers have completed an extreme exhibition following the trail of one of the most dramatic rescue missions ever attempted by the British army. The Napier Trail expedition, organised by Malvern-based Trailquest, was a 1,600km
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Metal thefts case arrest
A MAN has been arrested in Malvern and questioned about a series of air conditioning unit thefts. The man, in his 30s, was stopped by patrolling officers on Spring Lane as he loaded a white Peugeot Boxer panel van at 9.50pm last Friday, January
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Holocaust memorial
MALVERN’S MP Harriett Baldwin has joined colleagues in remembering those who lost their lives during the Holocaust. After signing the Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, she took part in a number of events in the lead-up to today’s
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Round up of local football
Powick continued their impressive Worcester and District League Saturday Division One run as they recorded a hardfought 3-1 win at University of Worcester. The visitors took the whole of the first-half to settle on the hosts’ artificial pitch
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Reality check
REMEMBER the traffic jams around the retail park before Christmas and at weekends? Recall the recent car queues on the A449 at Powick when the gas pipes were being replaced? Suffering the day-to-day road congestion on the A4440 southern link road
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Hygenic hospital keeps vomiting virus at bay
A WINTER diarrhoea and vomiting bug did not take hold in Malvern Community Hospital because of excellent standards of hygiene, say health chiefs. Health bosses said there was only one case of norovirus across the county’s five community hospitals
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Our GSCE results have improved and that is official
STUDENTS in the Malvern area have improved their GCSE results, according to figures released this week. Across the county the percentage of pupils achieving five or more GCSE A* to C grades in both English and maths – the Government’s benchmark
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Marking the Chinese year of the dragon
CHILDREN at a Malvern pre-school enjoyed a funpacked day of celebrations to mark the Chinese New Year. On Monday youngsters at St Joseph's Swans and Cynets Pre- School sampled traditional Chinese food, enjoyed music and dancing and made paper
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Rogers’ brace sees Swan move second
HANLEY Swan moved up to second in Cheltenham League Division Three with a comfortable 5-1 win at basement boys Charlton Rovers Reserves. Playing up the slope with a strong wind in their faces in the first-half, Hanley found it difficult to score
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Parking is big worry
ONCE again we read about ill-considered proposals for changes to car parking in Great Malvern. Do the people who make the suggestions and decisions actually use the town or try to make a living by running a town centre business? Where are the long
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Hard work deals with snowfall
THEY still had proper winters in Malvern 100, years ago, if the reports in the Gazette are to be believed, although the local authority seemed to rise admirably to the occasion. "Last week's snowfall equalled approximately a total weight of
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Car parking decision is an ‘attack on traders’
A CONTROVERSIAL move to change town centre parking charges was almost stopped in its tracks as it came under fire from within. Malvern Hills District Council’s executive committee adopted the new tariffs, which will see prices rise in short-stay
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Education campaign leads to fine
"THE freedom of every parent in the country to educate his children as he thinks best is the aim towards which an institution known as the Parents' Defence League is striving," reported the Gazette 100 years ago. "The president of the league is the Hon
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Echoes from the past
100 YEARS AGO. On Tuesday, Mr A Firkins, the popular foreman at Messrs Schweppes' factory was the recipient of a handsome farewell presentation, which took the form of a pair of razors in case, and a gold-mounted walking stick. Mr Firkins has had upwards
