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First rain, then fire delays rail services
RAIL services to Malvern came to a halt for several hours on Wednesday night when the engine of a train caught fire in Evesham. Firefighters attended the town’s station at 8.50pm following reports of a blaze in the undercarriage of the 19.44 service
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Lucy bids to be named as the ultimate hostess
A WOMAN from Malvern is tonight bidding for the title of ultimate party host on a television show. Lucy Hird, a former pupil of The Chase, will be seen across the nation as the knives and forks come out for the Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me.
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FOOTBALL: Late strike denies Town league victory
MALVERN Town were robbed of all three points at third-placed Lye Town by a 93rd-minute equaliser in the West Midlands League Premier Division. Craig Carter and Lee Hooper scored for Les Jones’ midtable side in the 2-2 draw after a bright start
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Heavy rain causes chaos on the roads
TORRENTIAL rain caused chaos across the district, closing schools and causing the cancellation of events and train services. Castlemorton CE Primary School and Pendock CE Primary School, near Ledbury, were closed on Wednesday as rain battered the
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Effective action
WHETHER we agree or disagree with the council’s decision for a further review of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, now is not the time for recriminations but for strong local political leadership and quick, effective officer action to minimise
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Bethany, 13, loses battle with cancer
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for a 13-year-old Malvern schoolgirl who died this week after a long battle with cancer. Bethany O’Donnell had been fighting against the disease but died on Tuesday night. Kevin Peck, headteacher at the Chase School
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Tracy in new focus
MALVERN ace Tracy Moseley insists she is not missing competitive downhill mountain biking following her retirement. The 33-year-old, who won the world cup last year and world championships in 2010, branched out with a range of different events
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Upton ready for Christmas celebration
EXCITEMENT is building ahead of what promises to be a truly spectacular Christmas celebration in Upton-upon-Severn tomorrow. Upton Tourism and Trade Association (UTTA) is busy putting the finishing touches to preparations for a day of celebrations
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Changes to town
YOUR Square Mile is delighted to be working with the residents and parish council of Ledbury, supported by Heineken. We are a not-for-profit organisation, set up to provide practical support to people who want to make positive change in their
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Wheelie bins will be here in the spring
WHEELIE bins and fortnightly recycling collections are coming to Malvern. Malvern Hills District Council announced yesterday major changes to its waste collection service after receiving £1.67 million government funding. It says the cash will
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Malvern look to stop rot
HEAD coach Nick Tisdale has a tough test to turn around Malvern Rugby Club’s poor run when fifthplaced Brixham visit tomorrow (2.15pm). The Spring Lane outfit have lost five National League Three South West matches in a row after last weekend’s
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Ledburians given credit for building's reprieve
A MAJOR project to save historic buildings in the heart of Ledbury was spotlighted in the Gazette and Reporter 25 years ago. "The Rutherglen renovation project, involving the conversion of four historically important buildings which were saved
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Man killed after car collides with lorry
A MAN has died in a crash between a car and a lorry in Malvern which closed the A449. The man, aged in his 20s, and thought to be from Malvern, was declared dead at the scene of the crash on the road between Newland and Bastonford at about 1.20pm
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Echoes from the past
100 YEARS AGO. A big effort is to be made next week to clear off the debt on Holy Trinity parish hall, by a bazaar which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday. The committee have been fortunate in securing the Dean of Worcester to open it on the
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Life in 15th century
VISITORS to a National Trust estate near Bromyard will be taken back in time to experience Christmas as it was in the 15th century. Tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday guests at Brockhampton will enjoy song, dance and customs of the era, a service in
