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What's on

Theatre October   more...

Austen's classic comedy

JANE Austen's classic tale Emma comes to the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham later this month.   more...

Wild time for party animals

CHILDREN of all ages are invited to dress as wild animals for a Jungle Party at Malvern Theatres on Saturday, October 26.   more...

Curtain call for panto hopefuls

YOUNGSTERS are being sought by The Courtyard Arts Centre in Hereford to take part in this year's Christmas pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.   more...

What's on at your local theatre

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Classical and easy listening

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Your guide the best live gigs around

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Exhibitions in and around Worcester

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Events in and around Worcester

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Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: The Bourne Identity (12) Fri-Sun 7pm, Mon-Thurs 8pm. Matinees Sat & Sun 3pm. Ken Russell's Elgar at Malvern Theatres Cinema. Sat Oct 12th Only. 11am. Part of the Autumn in Malvern Festival.   more...

Tony's search for that elusive one-hit wonder

IT'S a lot easier these days to get a number one hit record. All you need to do is reach the finals of a talent search and then the record executives will spend millions marketing a poor cover version to push it to number one.   more...

Julian puts his cello through its paces

GROWING up in a cacophonic household where both parents and older brother were performing and composing music might seem like Julian Lloyd Webber had little choice but to enter the world of music himself.   more...

Uncover your origins

Searching For Surnames by John Titford (Countryside Books, £11.95)   more...

Heal thyself with help

Develop Your Power To Heal by Patrick Butler (Foulsham, £9.99)   more...

Chapter and verse on poetry

The Story of Poetry Volume Two: English Poets from Skelton to Dryden by Michael Schmidt (Weidenfeld and Nicolson, £25)   more...

New angle on a period of trauma

The English Civil War At First Hand by Tristram Hunt (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, £18.99)   more...

Festive show tickets up for grabs

THE Festive Gift Fair is a vibrant four-day Christmas shopping experience perfectly timed four weeks before the big day.   more...

Win Birmingham Tattoo tickets

THE organisers of this year's Birmingham Tattoo will mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations by staging the annual event at the NIA in her honour.   more...

Win International Classic Motor Show tickets

The International Classic Motor Show on November 9 and 10 at the NEC, promises family fun with Beatle mania and potty Harry's all under one roof!   more...

Win tickets to Music Live 2002

It's back for the fourth year running - and if you thought last year's show was brilliant, you should see what's in store for Music Live 2002.   more...

Eighty years and still going strong

MALVERN Male Voice Choir will celebrate its 80th year with two November concerts at Tewkesbury Primary School and Tewkesbury Methodist Church.   more...

First Blues festival hits the right note

DESPITE competition from four other events, Upton-upon-Severn's blues festival looks to have cemented its place in the town's packed summer calendar.   more...

Alibi gone for Parker's band

THE Ian Parker Band takes to the stage at the Marr's Bar in Worcester tomorrow night (Saturday).   more...

Snake's soulful sound has bite

A musician who "rediscovered" his voice when he picked up the saxophone is at Huntingdon Hall on Saturday, October 19.   more...

Blend of best global sounds

GLOBAL, acclaimed as one of the best producers of tribal-techno dance music, are coming to Malvern tomorrow (Saturday).   more...

Music and verse climax to event

MALVERN Priory is the venue for a concert by the Aldwyn Voices during the final weekend of the Autumn in Malvern Festival.   more...

All the latest movies and where to catch them

xXx (12A): Action drama with Vin Diesel as Xander (aka Triple X), a rebellious extreme sports star who becomes a secret agent.   more...

How grim Hannibal met the Tooth Fairy

IT was a daunting prospect, but I think it sort of worked out," veteran British actor Sir Anthony Hopkins says about revisiting Hollywood's favourite psychopath, Hannibal Lecter, for a third time.   more...

The Darling Buds of May n Review: Malvern Theatres

ACCOMPLISHED performances across the board made sure everything was "perfick" when the Malvern Theatre Players took to the stage to perform The Darling Buds of May on Saturday (October 5).   more...

Austro German Romanticism n Review: English Symphony Orchestra, Malvern Theatres

THE ESO's new autumn series gives vent to such unfettered expression as was at its height during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.   more...

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat n Review: Malvern Theatres

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is, if possible, better than ever on this return visit to Malvern; a thoroughly entertaining and thought- provoking show from start to finish.   more...

Nathaniel Harris on Edvard Munch n Review: Foley Arms Hotel

Nathaniel Harris's enlightening talk, illustrated with many slides led us through the stages of Edvard Munch's life, as it affected his artistic progression.   more...

Kennedy n Review: Birmingham Symphony Hall

Astounding playing was heard as Kennedy, with the Polish Chamber Orchestra, continued his 25th Anniversary Tour, at Birmingham Symphony Hall.   more...

Volante Strings n Review: Huntingdon Hall

Worcester Concert Club embarked on its new season's concerts with locally-based Volante Strings, led by Angela Richey, and Daniel Phillips, assistant organist of Worcester Cathedral.   more...

Party Piece n Review: Conquest Theatre

DYSFUNCTIONAL families, missing zimmer frames and flaming wigs took over the Conquest Threatre, in Bromyard, in a very entertaining production from the St John's Players.   more...

Singer who can move mountains

Vampish songstress Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be making a hot date with Wolverhampton when she comes to the Civic Hall on Tuesday, January 28.   more...

Snake charms his way round melody

HE slithers and slides and plays his saxophone tunes in a slippery style, hence the name, Snake Davis. He adopted the name after a friend's girlfriend described his serpentine movements at a college gig many years ago.   more...

Lindisfarne enjoying cult status with new generation

Seventies folk-blues band Lindisfarne will be bringing their recognisable sound and style to Huntingdon Hall.   more...

Cool player with warm memories

Jan Garbarek Selected Recordings - ECM :rarum   more...

Event features best from world of dance

DANCE enthusiasts will be converging on the Forum at Malvern Theatres for World Dance Week later this month.   more...

Great niece to give Elgar talk

THE great niece of composer Sir Edward Elgar will be giving the next talk in the Music in Three Choirs Country series.   more...

Gallery stages exhibition by 16-year-old newcomer

"SOMETHING a bit different" is how staff at The Gallery, Malvern, describe the latest exhibition at the Worcester Road studio.   more...

Feast of fun for all family

BLUE skies and the picturesque setting of Eastnor Castle provided the perfect aperitif for a festival of culinary delights sampled by thousands last weekend.   more...

News

Visit from speaker whose word is his Bond

THE man who oversaw the technology for the James Bond movie Goldeneye is due to give a talk in Worcester next week.   more...

Hanging about for success

A WORCESTER entrepreneur's product is about to hit the mass market, thanks to help from a special manufacturing support group.   more...

Project Carrot cooking nicely

AN AMBITIOUS scheme to help rural businesses achieve sustainable development has taken another step with the renovation of an old farmhouse as a base for the project.   more...

Go online @ new Pershore centre

THE Mayor of Pershore has launched the new Online@Pershore Learn Direct Centre.   more...

Echoes from the Past

100 years ago   more...

Question of morality

THE question of whether Malvern should have a free library was exercising local minds 100 years ago.   more...

Fifty years divide screen pair

THE latest film of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest recently finished a successful run at Malvern Cinema.   more...

Firm spans the century

THE centenary of a local firm was being celebrated in the Malvern Gazette 50 years ago.   more...

New nurse

A NURSE has been appointed in Droitwich Spa as part of a drive to improve health care for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) sufferers in the area.   more...

Silver surfers

SILVER surfers have notched up 500 computer classes thanks to Bromsgrove's Age Concern branch. Since February 2001, nearly 150 older residents have visited the Windsor Street office to learn more about using computers independently. Some attend occasional lessons, while others enrol on courses co-ordinated by NEW College, in Blackwood Road which are held at Amphlett Hall, Crown Close. Anyone who wants to try one of the three courses on offer should call Sue Barnett on 01527 871840.   more...

Don't underestimate the British electorate

THE recent statement by Tony Blair on the subject of a fairer distribution of wealth in the UK gives me an excuse to return to the subject of the state pension and New Labour's stated attitude to it.   more...

Rotary waging a war on disease

WAR with Iraq is not the only global conflict. Rotary Club International is waging a global war on polio.   more...

Europe's birds in peril

MILLIONS of birds across northern Europe, including some from Britain, face an uncertain future as 15 governments - including the UK - are trying to strike an outrageous behind-the-scenes deal overturning Europe's bird protection laws by allowing the shooting or trapping in spring of nine species of bird in Malta.   more...

Bus service not quite the ticket

HAVING recently been away on holiday, I have only just read two items regarding our "wonderful" bus service.   more...

Views are objective, impartial

JO Johnson recently criticised me in regard to my attitude to Israel. Now Susan Ryder (You Say, September 30) apparently resents my attitude to self-appointed spokesman for Islam, Ahmed Raza.   more...

A lack of forethought

"POSTER led to cancellation" read the headline (Evening News, October 3). I would have thought it was the Charity's Board of Trustees' chairman, Mr Peter Stevens' duty to have informed his managers of the proposed trip to France - particularly so as the managers could have told their customers of the proposed trip well in advance of the poster, thereby getting more people to sign on to go.There seems to have been a lack of forethought and salesmanship.   more...

School all set for stardom

FAME Academy, Popstars and Pop Idol will have nothing on pupils at a Worcester school in the years to come.   more...

Gumdrop on visit to school

CHILDREN at Welland Primary School were captivated by author Val Biro and the adventures of his car Gumdrop last week.   more...

Police need a helping hand

WEST Mercia Police Authority is looking four people to act as independent members to find out the views of local communities on policing issues.   more...

Homes for locals probe demanded

SUCKLEY residents are demanding that the need for affordable housing in the village to be looked at again, following a special parish meeting last week.   more...

Lake now shipshape

STAFF, pupils and parents at The Downs School in Colwall have completed the restoration of their boating lake.   more...

School shows the way in orienteering

SOMEWHERE in a forest near Bristol, a young man checks his map and compass and gets ready to run as fast as he can through the wood.   more...

College picks up award for drive to reduce cars

College picks up award for drive to reduce cars   more...

Thought for the Week

IN autumn, farmers are exceptionally busy harvesting the year's crops and preparing the soil for some of the next year's crops.   more...

Lake lodges get go-ahead

PLANS for two fishing lakes and 24 two- bedroom lodges on land between Leigh Sinton and Malvern were finally given the go-ahead by Malvern Hills District Council.   more...

Opinion

THE story of how Malvern dentist Rupert Parsons turned detective to track down his stolen motorbike harks back to the police work of what seem bygone days.   more...

Jungle trek for Rachel

THE role of insects in an endangered ecosystem will be the focus for a North Malvern lecturer who is flying to Central America this weekend.   more...

Why is it allowed?

CAN anyone tell me why the supermarkets (which we love so well) sell potatoes for 13 times what they pay the farmers who produce them? And that's just potatoes.   more...

Have a say in shaping area

THE first ever meeting of Malvern Community Forum takes place next week.   more...

Stop complaining

THE water in the Hanley Swan village pond at the moment is very low.   more...

On the defensive

I WOULD like to congratulate Mike Davis, Highways Partnership manger, and Coun Tom Wells from their efforts in at last reducing the lanes through Hospital Lane traffic signals.   more...

Town poised for Fairtrade status

Malvern is poised to become one of only six Fairtrade towns in the country after an endorsement by the town council.   more...

Clear motivation

The Countryside Alliance thanks all in Worcestershire and Herefordshire who gave up their Sunday on September 22 to be part of the display of people-power which brought over 400,000 people into London to march peacefully for liberty and livelihood.   more...

Morgan puts its skills on show

THE skill of employees from the Morgan Motor Company drew crowds of admirers at the Great Malvern Classic Car show last weekend.   more...

And still no sports hall!

SO the last of the Malvern £20 millions has been spent on more sports facilities for primarily the 11-18 year olds while the taxpaying 18-80 year olds still await a public sports centre that was top of the poll for what the money should be spent on!   more...

Award for Link Top housing

A NEW housing development that is said to blend into its surroundings "as if it had always been there" has won recognition from Malvern Civic Society.   more...

Life is rarely that simple!

Oliver Lever (Your Letters, October 4) made many valid points regarding the provision of bus stops in Great Malvern.   more...

Trial date set for Bulmers case pair

TWO men accused of plotting to contaminate HP Bulmers cider - the makers of Strongbow - will stand trial next year.   more...

A call to members of the Clan Moffat

I used to be an arts journalist with a group of London/Surrey newspapers but retired to Madley, Herefordshire, a few years ago.   more...

Bus shelter plan in trouble again

PLANS to spend £27,000 on demolishing and replacing a bus shelter in Church Street have run into trouble again.   more...

Electoral initiative

I would like to let your readers know about a new initiative The Electoral Commission has launched to promote public understanding of how our electoral systems work.   more...

Roy's back with a tale or two

Roy Palmer's latest book, Herefordshire Folklore, has much to interest people who live in the shadow of the Malvern Hills.   more...

Ataxia information

IT was an awful pity that the programme letting the public know about spine diseases was on TV so late. I have Ataxia, which involves the nerves; the ones to my legs just don't work properly. I was diagnosed ten years ago and my muscles are working less and less well. I will eventually have to use a wheelchair but at the moment I live a fairly independent lifestyle.   more...

Have a bite of Big Apple

THE most traditional of Herefordshire fruit - the apple - will be the centre of attention this weekend.   more...

Church inquiry

I WOULD be pleased if you would publish the following inquiry concerning Preston Church, which is two miles west of Ledbury and next to Preston Court.   more...

Drive away bargain for 1p

A LEDBURY couple have come up with a novel way to secure a quick sale on their house - they are throwing in the family car as part of the deal.   more...

Lack of vision?

THE route for the northern bypass extension should have been on the former abattoir site which is now being developed for new homes.   more...

Alison makes pitch for title

MALVERN choirgirl Alison Sawers will make her pitch for the BBC Radio 2's Young Choristers of the Year title in London tomorrow (Saturday).   more...

Missing out

Once again the Workers' Educa-tion Association has produced an excellent programme of courses in Ledbury; subjects include local history, poetry and archaeology. But these courses are all scheduled between 10am and 3.30pm. Do all the workers in Ledbury work nights and are free to attend daytime events? I think not.   more...

We're so lucky

ON behalf of my family and myself can I please thank publicly through your paper the Three Counties Agricultural Society and all of the staff working at the showground.   more...

Opening door on democracy

FOUR Malvern Hills district councillors will be holding a surgery for residents next Friday, October 18, as part of Local Democracy Week 2002.   more...

Consideration call

IN response to the two letters from Graham Road (Your Letters, October 4), we wish to point out that many people who have lived for a long time in Malvern Wells are disturbed by the extremely loud amplification used at some of the activities at the Three Counties Showground.   more...

Cost of homes beyond reach

A HUGE demand for affordable housing in Malvern has been highlighted by an assessment carried out for Malvern Hills District Council.   more...

Not in your back yard

TO follow the word NIMBY into the english language, should be the word INYBY (It's not your back yard) judging from the letters of Madames Craze and Ralph (Your Letters, October 4), two people perfectly placed to judge any noise nuisance caused to the residents of Malvern Wells, living, as they do, in the centre of Malvern!   more...

Pupils told to stay focussed

Peter Buchanan, headteacher at Dyson Perrins, in Malvern, is telling next year's A'Level candidates not to be distracted from their studies by the current row over grades.   more...

Noise should be controlled

MY 23 plus years of senior management at the Three Counties Showground gave me huge experience of running events at the venue and has given me a natural desire to protect an organisation which I know brings more people to Malvern than any other single organisation.   more...

College a beacon amid turmoil of A'Level fiasco

WHILE the furore over A'Levels continues, Malvern College is emerging as a shining beacon to Government ministers looking for an alternative to the traditional post-16 examination.   more...

Group to be voice for youth on estate

A GROUP that will speak out on behalf of youngsters on a Malvern housing estate is looking for ideas and members to help get it off the ground.   more...

Duty of care too onerous

MALVERN Town council is to send a deputation to the district council in protest over waste skips that could be used while Newland Waste site is closed.   more...

Worker stabbed

A WORCESTER man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding after a member of staff at a Lower Broadheath bakery was stabbed on Wednesday afternoon.   more...

Car overturns in A38 crash

A MOTORIST was left fighting for his life after his Renault Clio overturned and hit three parked cars at Severn Stoke, near Upton.   more...

MTAG takes up two seats

MALVERN Town Action Group (MTAG) has taken two seats on the town council's most important committee - despite having formally resigned from all the body's committees, sub-committees and working parties.   more...

Exiles set up fan club

A GROUP of Lancastrian football exiles have set up a supporters club dedicated to their Turf Moor heroes.   more...

Lidl fails to halt tree order

LEGAL protection has been granted to two trees standing in the way of an attempt by supermarket firm Lidl to build a store in Malvern Link.   more...

Our technology's a `world-beater'

PATRICIA Hewitt MP, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, has said "world-beating" technological development at Malvern Hills Science Park signals a bright future for the area.   more...

Fitness class launched

A NEW aerobics class at the Hill Centre in Upton begins on Sunday. The class will be from 10am, to 11am, with fitness instructor Liese Bukovets. The cost is £3. For more information, call 01886 880925.   more...

Trio unlock key to secure codes

A TEAM of Malvern scientists have used their local watering hole to help develop a completely secure method of communication.   more...

Singing for their supper

A HARVEST festival service takes place at Hill Croome Church at 6.30pm on Sunday (October 13). It will be followed by a two-course harvest supper with wine at Earl's Croome Village Hall. Tickets are £5.50, on 01684 592014.   more...

By-election set to be a `dirty fight'

THE campaign team behind a candidate in the forthcoming Langland by-election have been accused of "fighting dirty" after his MTAG opponent received a letter urging her to withdraw from this month's contest.   more...

Catwalk fundraiser

A CHILDREN'S fashion show is being held to raise funds for Upton CE Primary School. The event takes place in the school hall at 7pm on Tuesday, October 22. Tickets are available in advance from Vicki Simmons on 01684 593627, or the school office.   more...

Morgan Motor Company criticised after accident

MALVERN car company Morgan has been criticised in court after it loaned a vehicle with defective tyres to a foreign visitor who was later involved in a fatal accident.   more...

League ready to kick off

TEAMS are wanted for a new five-a-side indoor football league at Hanley Castle High School. Organised by Malvern Hills District Council, the Monday night league is open to players aged 16 and over from firms, clubs, societies etc. The league will be affiliated to the Worcester Football Association, with qualified referees. Each team will play one match lasting 30 minutes each week, with kick-off times varying from 6pm to 9.30pm. For further details, contact Neil Bond on 01684 592363.   more...

Victim of theft turns detective

A MALVERN crime victim had to do his own detective work and even pay a small reward to recover his stolen motorbike parts.   more...

CCTV bid to tackle vandals

CCTV cameras are to be installed by an Upton landlord sick of late-night vandalism.   more...

Life-and-death lesson

LESSONS in how to deal with life-and-death situations are being organised by the Friends of Upton CE Primary School.   more...

Last concert of season

A BID to improve on an already impressive league standing is to be made by Upton Youth Band on Sunday.   more...

Plea is made to firms

A PERSONAL campaign to sign up as many of the town's businesses as possible is being launched by Bill Dovey, chairman of Upton Tourism and Trade Association (TTA).   more...

Play sure to bowl 'em over

FINISHING touches are being put to the Pepperpot Players' latest production, Outside Edge, which runs from Thursday (October 17).   more...

Picking out the city's rotting apples

DOWN the path and round the house by the water butt I hurtled, dismounting from my Raleigh Boulevard Tourist in a single movement that would have won the approval of even the mighty Range Rider himself.   more...

Keyboard wizard to work magic on choir

AN expert organist who has broadcast on the BBC is to revitalise the choir at Upton Parish Church.   more...

`Extraordinary' highway robbery

AN "EXTRAORDINARY" highway robbery was reported by the Worcester Journal this week exactly 200 years ago.   more...

City's Royal visitor

WORCESTER people crowded the streets at this time 200 years ago to greet a son of their monarch (George III) when he paid a royal visit to the Faithful City.   more...

News Items Down The Years

1802: A considerable trade is being opened up between this country and Japan - a nation which is stated to be the richest in the world for gold, spices, silks and silver. The Emperor is, fortunately, well disposed towards England.   more...

An own goal for the great Dane

JAN Molby must today be wondering about the fickle nature of football.   more...

West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604

The West Malvern Garden & Nature Club meet next Tuesday, October 15, at 7.30pm at the village hall, when the guest speaker will be Gordon Forrest on Chaddesley Woods. Admission for non-club members is £1 and everyone is welcome.   more...

STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

TOMORROW (Saturday, October 12) is the auction sale for Staunton Church, starting at 1pm, at the school. Viewing will be from 10.30am and taking in on Friday, October 11, from 4.30-7.30pm. Refreshments and programme.   more...

PENDOCK Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

ARE you having a pre-Christmas clear out? Want to know what to do with excess jumble, bric-a-brac or unwanted gifts? Just bring them along on Saturday morning, October 19, to Berrow Village Hall when we can include any items in our bumper jumble sale during the afternoon of October 19 beginning at 2pm.   more...

COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872

TONIGHT (Friday) the harvest supper will take place at 7.30pm at the village hall. Tickets £3 and £1.50 (under 12s) from John Goodwin, Walwyn Road, and Trish Hockett or on the door.   more...

CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

CASTLEMORTON Gardening Club will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 17, at Castlemorton Parish Hall at 7.45pm. This month we are looking forward to welcoming John Edgeley, from Pershore College, who will be giving us plenty of useful advice on Fruit in a Small Garden.   more...

BUSHLEY Correspondent: Ms M Wilkes Tel: 01684 293435

THE Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday at St Peter's Church at 5pm. Everyone will be welcome at this celebration to give thanks for all that the earth provides. There will be a harvest tea in the village hall following the service.   more...

BROMeSBERROW Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

THE death of a much respected Bromesberrow leader of the community Ken Beach was heard with deep regret in the village in which he had played such a part of for a great many years.   more...

BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolt

THIS Sunday at 10am we will be celebrating our harvest festival and holy baptism. Please do come and join us. A warm welcome awaits.   more...

BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

TICKETS are on sale for the concert at Berrow Church on Saturday, October 26, beginning at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 (to include a glass of wine) from Roger and Anne Gillard (01684) 833223. This is a musical evening in memory of Les Wiliams with the Benefice Choir and the Wyndrush Singers.   more...

Crushing blow for mounting rubbish

A GROUP of Worcestershire school children is waging war on rubbish.   more...

School visit

THE Director of Education for Worcestershire County Council dropped into a Worcester school as part of celebrations in achievement.   more...

Police seek volunteers to serve on authority

COMMUNITY-minded citizens across Wor-cestershire are being encouraged to have a major say in the policing methods of West Mercia Police.   more...

Charity is inspired by Hollie

A "CRUEL" illness that cost a little girl her feet, fingertips and almost her life has inspired friends and family to start a support group to benefit her and others.   more...

Battle to save dial-up buses

ORGANISERS of Malvern's Dial-a-Ride buses have urged town councillors to continue supporting the vital service.   more...

`Keep houses off hospital site'

Campaigners who fought against the closure of Kidderminster Hospital are now fighting to keep the site earmarked for healthcare.   more...

Anger over pub tangled in red tape

TURNING part of a pub into a post office is a continuing story of bureaucracy and red tape claims Ann Curnock, of the Blue Bell at Callow End, near Malvern.   more...

Top-level talks on future of Spa magistrates court

CALLS for consultation on the future of Droitwich's magistrates court are being made by leading Spa politicians.   more...

Cans flooding in to new bank

THE green spirit has proved to be alive and well in Dines Green following the installation of a can recycling bank.   more...

Setting the tiller for Grimley marina bid

WORK could start as early as next year on a 250-berth marina just north of Worcester, it has been revealed.   more...

Toy library fund-raising

A FLIGHT over the Malvern Hills is just one of the exciting promises up for grabs at an auction in aid of a toy library.   more...

Heroin addict's two-year jail term

A heroin addict from Kidderminster was jailed for two years at Worcester Crown Court.   more...

Laptop queues for youngsters

A PERSHORE school struggling to teach children information and communication technology (ICT) has launched an appeal for a new computer suite.   more...

`She raised funds right up until she died'

ON its gala opening night in July 1965, the Swan Theatre was hailed as the new home of the arts in Worcester.   more...

President hits out at theatre professionals

THE president of Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society claims the "extravagances" of the professionals brought in to run the theatre are to blame for the current financial crisis.   more...

Cup a load of this - gardeners parade their prizes

GREEN-FINGERED gardeners and allotment holders who brought riot of colour to Worcester during the summer months have been honoured at a special award ceremony.   more...

Logging on to rubbish campaign

A NEW website aimed at making people in Worcestershire more aware about the rubbish they produce has been launched.   more...

Staff have their cake and eat it

STAFF at the Evening News will be tucking into a delicious sponge cake next week to mark the paper's 65th birthday.   more...

`Desperate' thief warned jail possible

A "DESPERATE" burglar was tracked down after he left a half-eaten chocolate bar at the scene of his crime.   more...

River-rescue PC up for bravery award

A WORCESTER policeman who battled strong currents and freezing temperatures to save a capsized canoeist who was minutes from drowning is in line for a bravery award.   more...

Foster a child and its parent, plea

FOSTER carers who will take in both a child and the parent are needed in Worcestershire.   more...

Metric Martyrs backing the Hat

THE Metric Martyrs have join-ed forces with Worcester publicans to campaign for the right to sell beer in litres.   more...

Woman escapes jail after perverting course of justice

A WORCESTER mother-to-be who lied to police after they stopped her car has escaped jail.   more...

Flooding victims to tell story of street victory

THE story of how residents in a Worcester street won their battle with a water giant will be told at a national conference.   more...

OAP'S SWIM PRICE FURY

PENSIONERS and youngsters have been hit in the pocket by bosses at a city swimming pool, who have increased prices by up to 50 per cent.   more...

Sport

11/10/02 - Weekend county football fixtures

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11/10/02 - Teenager Jones on cup standby

NINETEEN-year-old defender Dan Jones could make his debut in Worcester City's crucial FA Cup clash at Hucknall Town tomorrow.   more...

City must unlock the draw specialists

WORCESTER City's FA Cup ambitions will rest on their ability to slice open a stubborn Hucknall Town defence tomorrow (3pm).   more...

11/10/02 - Teams ...

MALVERN RFC   more...

11/10/02 - U14s cup hopes scuppered

THE Malvern U14 `Pirates' ambitions for a good run in the North Midlands U14 Cup were ended abruptly on Sunday when they lost by 5-10 to Camp Hill U14 `Sharks'.   more...

11/10/02 - A superb team effort

MALVERN kick-started their season with a fine team performance where everybody made a massive contribution whether in attack or defence.   more...

11/10/02 - Juniors to see `Saints'

JUNIOR rugby players from Malvern RFC and their parents will be travelling to Northampton this Sunday to watch the Northampton Saints first Heinekin Cup match against Ulster at Franklin Gardens and helping to raise much needed cash for the Malvern Youth Development Section as well.   more...

11/10 02 - Late try sinks `Dogs'

THIS was a game that for long periods The Dogs were in total control, yet looking back at the game it is difficult to pinpoint why exactly the game was lost in the last few minutes.   more...

11/10/02 - Tough test for Warriors

WORCESTER Warriors will have to put out the Dragons' fire tomorrow if they are to continue their 100 per cent start to their National One season.   more...

11/10/02 - Bishop tops Wye trip

RAY Bishop topped the weight in one of the most productive River Wye outings that Malvern Angling Club have had at Bredwardine.   more...

Armies get a hiding

Tewkesbury Sports Pool League   more...

Youth share spoils

Bredon Colts Hawks 1, Tewkesbury Youth U-11 1   more...

Youngsters out in force in Colts' successful weekend

SIXTY-ONE children attended the coaching centre for Bredon Colts on Saturday morning ranging in age from five to 12 years.   more...

Laurel hits bullseye!

MORE than 150 businesses in the Laurel Pub Company's nationwide estate will be hosting a series of in-pub qualifiers that will give the chance for thousands of darts players to qualify for the newly launched UK Open Darts Championship.   more...

11/10/02 - Molby out as Taylor takes over

THIRD Division Hull City have confirmed the appointment of Peter Taylor as their new manager.   more...

11/10/02 - Foster ready for Harriers return

STRIKER Ian Foster is on stand-by for a place in Kidderminster Harriers starting line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Macclesfield Town at Aggborough (3pm).   more...

11/10 02 - Soccer course

DURING the school holidays children (school years 3-6) are invited to attend a five day soccer course at Malvern Town FC.   more...

11/10/02 - Rowing success

UPTON crews were among 33 crews from eight countries who gathered on the River Amstel at Holland's oldest and most prestigious rowing club, the Royal De Hoop last Saturday.   more...

11/10 02 - Beth hopes for court success

THE Chase student Beth Law is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her older sister by achieving international success on the netball courts.   more...

11/10/02 - Beacon run set for record entry

AROUND 270 runners are expected to take part in the annual Worcestershire Beacon Race across the Malvern Hills tomorrow (Saturday).   more...

11/10/02 - Cox twice on target as Town move up

MALVERN Town picked up their second Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division win of the season, when a good all round performance saw them overcome Tividale 3-1 at Langland Stadium on Saturday.   more...

11/10/02 - Malvern caught cold in derby

A MIXTURE of forward mobility and backs running incisively gave Luctonians the honours in the first of Malvern's local Midlands One derby matches.   more...

11/10 02 - Dean shows quality

TOWN turned in an excellent display at Bromyard on Tuesday night to return with all three Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division points in a local derby the home side were desperately keen to succeed in.   more...

11/10/02 - Fixtures ...

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11/10/02 - Exhausts enjoy a winning start

LEDBURY Exhausts have made a good start to their Whatley Recordon Malvern Table Tennis Division Two season by taking seven points off the two Crackpots teams.   more...

11/10/02 - Malvern coast home

MALVERN played excellent hockey when entertaining Bromsgrove on Saturday.   more...

11/10/02 - Colwall in hard fought draw

IN a hard fought, entertaining game, Colwall shared the points with Exeter Ladies in a 1-1 draw.   more...

11/10/02 - Pool league on cue

MALVERN and District Pool League games are due to commence on Sunday, October 20.   more...

11/10/02 - Bird sets new club record

THE EW Evans Centenary Stableford competition is one of golf's unique competitions. Suggested by the membership in the club's centenary year, the competition is held over three separate Stableford competitions, played in the summer months.   more...

Bailey's smooth performance

DROITWICH Angling Centre squad members may be relatively new to the big match game but they are carving out an enviable reputation on the local circuit.   more...

Jukes ban hinders Evesham

IN-FORM Nathan Jukes is suspended for Evesham United's FA Cup clash at Havant & Waterlooville tomorrow (3pm).   more...

Foster ready for Harriers return

STRIKER Ian Foster is on stand-by for a place in Kidderminster Harriers starting line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Macclesfield Town at Aggborough (3pm).   more...

Hereford poised to equal post war record

HEREFORD United will equal a post-war record for consecutive away wins with victory at Burton Albion tonight (7.45).   more...

Bickerton trails leader

DROITWICH'S John Bick-erton was six shots off the lead after the first round of the Lancome Trophy.   more...

Molby out as Taylor takes over

THIRD Division Hull City have confirmed the appointment of Peter Taylor as their new manager.   more...

Tough test for Warriors

WORCESTER Warriors will have to put out the Dragons' fire tomorrow if they are to continue their 100 per cent start to their National One season.   more...

Teenager Jones on cup standby

NINETEEN-year-old defender Dan Jones could make his debut in Worcester City's crucial FA Cup clash at Hucknall Town tomorrow.   more...

11/10/02 - Junior Soccer Scene ...

MALVERN United journeyed to Mickleton in the Mercian League and with a return match the following week in the cup, they intended to give a good account of themselves.   more...

11/10/02 - A first for Langland

LANGLAND Sports had mixed fortunes over the weekend winning comfortably on Saturday and then losing by a single goal on Sunday.   more...

10/10/02 - Sponsorship suits!

IT was handshakes all round when Evesham United manager, Phil Mullen, took delivery of a set of squad track suit tops from Journal Series sports editor, Mervyn Collins.   more...

11/10/02 - Bull Allstars lead the way as the top stays the same

THERE was no change in the top seven positions in The Soccer Site Malvern Football League from last Sunday's results as Bull Allstars continue to lead the way.   more...

11/10/02 - Keyz RM falter after inspired first half

A REAL Jekyll and Hyde performance from Keyz RM ending in a scoreline that in no way reflected the play in this Worcester Nursing Cup first round game.   more...

11/10/02 - Express see game slip

EXPRESS will be kicking themselves for losing this entertaining, yet frustrating first round Nursing Cup tie.   more...

Charnley's consolation

Peopleton 5, Evesham Utd U-8 1   more...

11/10/02 - Kordas and Abba hit hat-tricks for Premiers

MALVERN Premiers had a decisive win against The Bridge last Sunday when Nick Kordas and Jamie Abba both scored hat-tricks.   more...

Rangers rout United

Evesham Utd U-15 0, Norton Rgrs 5   more...

11/10/02 - Four up by half-time

POWICK Sunday team entertained Ringspanners in this first round of the Nursing Junior Cup.   more...

Seven-up Robins

Evesham Utd Robins U-10 7, Oldbury Tigers 0   more...

11/10/02 - Powick power in six

POWICK entertained Goodrest Sports in this Worcester Nursing Cup first round played at Lower Howsell, Malvern.   more...

Robins bounce back

Malvern Tn Wdrs Colts U-11 4, Evesham Utd Robins 5   more...

11/10/02 - West not at best but collect

THE West came away from Bransford Rovers with three hard fought Worcester Saturday Division One points.   more...

Smith hits six

Evesham Utd U-12 10, Moretonville Hawks 0   more...

11/10/02 - Radar dominate but lose way

AFTER completely dominating the first half hour during which they took the lead, Radar completely lost their way for the rest of the match and in spite of having a player sent off, Star & Garter cruised to a comfortable victory.   more...

11/10/02 - Rangers force extra time win

THIS first round Worcester Nursing Junior Cup tie was played at Victoria playing fields as Malvern Town's first team were at home in a league fixture.   more...

Needlemakers blunted as Campden too sharp!

CAMPDEN Town continued their impressive start to the Stratford and District Alliance season with a 4-1 win at Needlemakers Lions.   more...

11/10/02 - Town lose once in nine games

MALVERN Town entertain Ettingshall HT in the West Midlands League Premier Division tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.45pm and will be looking to extend a run that has seen them lose just one of their previous nine games.   more...

Shevaun shakes off illness to win a handful of golds

TEWKESBURY swimmer, 13-year-old Shevaun Pocock, ignored a chest infection to take her tally to give gold medals in the Tewkesbury Club Championships.   more...

11/10/02 - So close at Upton

UPTON 10pts, WORCESTER   more...

  
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