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Man held over theft
A MAN from a village near Bromyard has been arrested in connection with the distraction burglary of a Rolex watch worth thousands of pounds. It happened in Astwood Bank, near Redditch, on Tuesday, September 25, between 11.30am and 12.30pm when
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Chemical fears see house site voted out
PLANS to build 10 homes at Bransford, near Malvern, were thrown out by district councillors this week after worries were raised that the site is contaminated by dangerous chemicals. Festival Housing applied to build the site on an old bowling green
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Have your say on new homes
WELLAND people will be able to share their views on a new planning application to build 11 houses near the village. An outline application has been sent in to Malvern Hills District Council to build the houses on land off Hook Bank. The application
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My fiancé is a hero, says pregnant crash survivor
A YOUNG Malvern mum-to-be involved in a car crash has described her partner as a hero after his swift actions saved her life and that of her sister and unborn child. Ashleigh Conner, aged 19, of Archer Close, said the crash in Worcester just before
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We love our smart new classroom
CHILDREN who started school at Malvern Wells CE Primary School are enjoying the use of a totally refurbished reception classroom, thanks to a £88,000 work programme carried out in the summer holidays. Among the improvements are new double doors
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Muddy fun for Sofia
MALVERN schoolgirl Sofia Cupper recently competed in the Scottish round of the Mud Runner adventure trail race series. Cupper, who is 10 years old and a student at The Downs, Malvern, was the only junior competing in the adult 10km event. Undeterred
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Malvern hunt for victory
MALVERN Rugby Club will be looking to bounce back to winning ways in National Three South West when they entertain free-scoring Old Patesians tomorrow. Last time out the Spring Lane side travelled to Devon to tackle Newton Abbot, who are currently
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Draw even if you've never done it before
MALVERN’S School of Arts, based at the town’s campus of South Worcestershire College, is inviting people to attend a free Big Draw morning tomorrow. The fun happens between 10am and 12.30pm and has been arranged as both art of the National Campaign
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Couple due in court after cocaine haul found in flat
A MALVERN man and woman are due in court today after cocaine worth more than £50,000 was seized from a town flat. Jason Kerton, aged 41, and 44-year-old Kelly Rodda appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court last Friday charged with possession with
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Ceilidh music and dancing
FOLLOWING a successful trial run last spring, Malvern-based ceilidh band Malthouse Passage is hosting a series of dances at Upton Memorial Hall. The band has secured the services of a number of nationally known callers to provide variety for dancers
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Payments upgrade
MALVERN Hills District Council will be unable to accept cash, cheque or card payments for council tax, business rates, parking fines or any other payments while its system is upgraded next week. The system will be unavailable from 2pm on Tuesday
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Harvest service
CHRIST Church, Avenue Road, is holding its harvest service at 11am on Sunday, October 7, and members are asked to bring contributions to the food bank. The same day at 6pm, there will be a harvest songs of praise, with Canon Harold Goddard.
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Cabinets will go up
TELECOM company BT says it will be able to get going on installing cabinets for superfast broadband services as soon as a consultation period is up later this month. The firm plans to install the cabinets on land owned by Malvern Hills Conservators
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Baldwin steps up fight for superfast upgrade
MALVERN’S MP Harriett Baldwin has stepped up the fight to secure superfast broadband for more than 350 families on one of Malvern’s newest and largest estates. Malvern Vale, off Leigh Sinton Road, was not included in BT’s initial rollout of its
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Fun with the fire brigade
THE firemen of Malvern, who had recently taken delivery of a new fire engine, showed it off at a open day in the town, reported the Gazette 100 years ago. "There was a large crowd on Belle Vue Terrace, where the Brigade assembled, and a procession
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Pardon? We just can’t follow that Malvern accent
CHER Lloyd has been snubbed by US TV bosses over fears the Americans won’t understand her Malvern accent – angering town leaders. The singing sensation made an appearance on Dancing With The Stars, but unlike previous guests was given no air time
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Echoes from the past
100 YEARS AGO. PC Crawford, stationed at Quest Hills, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant, and takes the place at Malvern Link of Sergeant Hayes, who proceeded to headquarters at Worcester yesterday. While congratulating the former on his
