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Frustrated as well
I WOULD like to express my deep sadness at the action taken by Clive Smith (Longstanding Lib Dem goes Green, Gazette, November 23). I have known him for almost 30 years and have always admired his resilience and commitment. I am not alone in
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Evening a farce
I AM afraid Tarik Al Rasheed’s otherwise excellent article on the proposed housing blueprint for Malvern in last week’s Gazette, failed to highlight three important points. Firstly, the initial vote, on whether or not to accept the original SWDP
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Birtsmorton
ONCE again we are indebted to Mr and Mrs E Hill for the Poppy Appeal collection in our area. Local residents were very generous with their donations. Together with the collection from the Service of Remembrance at Birtsmorton a total of £666.51
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Christ Church Malvern
WHAT a special day we had on Saturday, November 17, when we had our annual Christmas fair. The church was buzzing with a sea of people enjoying themselves, being entertained by the Chase Brass Band’s uplifting playing, buying from all our well-stocked
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Nothing to lose
I MUST say I was flattered Ian Topham trumped my quotations with one by George Washington. The reason the council decided to ditch the contentious elements of the SWDP are pretty straightforward inasmuch as what was proposed in their place represented
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Berrow
WE are truly indebted to the wonderful support we received for our coffee morning and Festive Fayre last Saturday. Despite the atrocious weather you still purchased and donated beyond all our expectations. Our coffee morning raised £850 with additional
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Ice skater melted my heart
COLD place, warm hearts... a young couple confirmed their love for each other when they got engaged on an ice rink. The magical moment for Sean Vernall and Sammy Chambers happened during a public skating session at Ice Quest, in Spring Lane North
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Housing danger
THE South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDP) has been in preparation since 2008, enabling extensive research into technical evidence and identifying the most sustainable options and consulting on these. This process also helped the council
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Alfrick and Lulsley
IN the New Year, a coach trip to London has been booked for January 12, great for the sales or to take in a show. Why not come and join us on this trip. Cost £20 each, leaving Alfrick at 8am and Malvern Link, 8.15am. To book or for more information
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Save the Children Malvern Branch
IN October a quiz night led by our popular quizmaster Simon Martin was very well attended, the result being a very pleasing £703.87. In November the annual Christmas fair, also well attended, raised the excellent sum of £858.18. The highlight
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Divided council is impacting on how town is run
A SPECIAL meeting has been called to discuss the future of a council that has split into two rival “factions”. Battle lines are being drawn between newer and more established members at Upton Town Council over how the council should be run.
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An easy solution
I HAVE lived in my house on the Acton Beauchamp Road for 18 years. This year has seen more local flooding and impassable roads between here and Malvern than all of the previous 17 years put together. Why I ask myself? I have not seen the
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Happy Babajack celebrating after blues award win
A BAND from Malvern have got anything but the blues after winning a prestigious award voted for by the contributors to a leading industry magazine. BabaJack’s blues-inspired sound has earned them the accolade as the best band in the 2012 BluesMatters
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Christmas Fayre
UPTON Primary School is holding its Christmas Fayre between 5.30-7.30pm on Friday, December 7. There will be music from the school choir and local singer John Little, stalls and craft activities and a chance to meet Father Christmas in his grotto
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Arrests
TWO youths have been arrested after an attempted burglary in Corse Lawn at about 8pm on November 27. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 224-N - 271112.
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Bail extended by court
POLICE have extended the bail of the owner of a top Malvern private school who was arrested last month. Hekmat Kaveh was arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs at Cheltenham Racecourse on Wednesday, October 11, after police found a package
