THE case of a bridegroom accused of "glassing" an uninvited guest at his wedding reception was "a modern day tragedy", a jury was told. Mark Dodds allegedly followed Mark Layland from a pub and smashed a half-pint glass in his face. Mr Layland, who had
PUPILS in Malvern have earned some of the top marks in the country in this year's GCSE exams. Ninety-eight per cent of students at Malvern Girls' College received grades A* to C. Katie Micklethwaite, Alexa Sharples and Honor Baldry were in the top five
A BANKRUPT pensioner's supermarket sweep ended at the checkout when he was arrested for shoplifting. Arthritic Roy James had just come back from his bankruptcy hearing when he was spotted stuffing ice cream, dog chews and a Mars Bar under a bag in his
TWO men posing as heating engineers took cash and precious memorabilia from a Worcester home. The two men arrived at the house in Bunns Road, Cherry Orchard, between 2pm and 2.45pm on Wednesday and said they needed to check the pipes. While one inspected
PEOPLE living near the controversial Hallow Road tip have staged an unusual protest to persuade the council to bin plans to extend the site. Members of the Riverside residents' association held a singing protest outside the gates of the tip yesterday
Defender Adie Smith is set to return after injury for Kidderminster Harriers' Nationwide League Division Three clash against bottom of the table Torquay United at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner missed Tuesday's exciting
FIXTURES EXPRESS & STAR LEAGUE - West Midlands (Regional) League Saturday, August 25 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Tipton Town (2.45) Division One (South): Hinton v Malvern Town Reserves (2.45). Bank Holiday Monday (August 27) Premier Division:
The film show on August 3 at the parish hall of Bridget Jones' Diary was a great success and much enjoyed by the audience who included visitors from Cradley and Ledbury. The next film show will be Chocolat on Friday, August 31 at 7.30pm. If you haven't
THE prize winners at the village hall fortnightly whist drive were: Audrey Peters, Mary Russell, Joan Palmer, Doreen Quiney, Rosemary Daniel, Brenda Errington, Elsie Hawkes, Eric Willis, Philip Warner, Roger Daniel, Rena Harley, Audrey Evans, Pat Gisby
With 112 entries from 27 exhibitors, West Malvern Garden and Nature Club's Annual Show last Saturday lived up to its usual high standards. Under a new rule, the previous year's winner cannot take the Anniversary Trophy for most successful exhibitor, so
MALVERN-based beat poet Dick McBride and his group Celluloid are set to take Birmingham's ArtsFest by storm next week. Dick, who has lived in Colwall for over a decade, was a major part of the beat generation in California during the 50s and 60s, working
MALVERN will be rocking to a New World beat as a celebration of everything American comes to the Three Counties Showground this weekend. The American Extravaganza rolls into town for its second staging and will bring with it everything from American automobiles
A Second World War archivist inspired by Sir Douglas Bader will see the latest in his trio of books about the wartime pilot launched at a commemorative book launch early next month. Malvern's Dilip Sarkar has just put the finishing touches to his latest
Freddy Kempf, Chopin recital IT is Frederic Chopin, surely, who has presented the classical world with the most engaging repertoire of mood music. Few can question his ability to charm and hypnotise with that special brand of romanticism he composed for
THE rugby season has only just started, but Malvern RFC have already opened the trophy cabinet recording a superb victory in the Droitwich 10's Tournament on Saturday. The win was even more remarkable given that the entries were from across the country
THE Sorrel Quartet is an elegant and finely matched group, regarded as an ensemble of high calibre; their instruments, each with an individually recognisable voice, blended most favourably. Three Idylls by Frank Bridge, were typically free flowing. Adagio
FEW orchestras can match the ESO under William Boughton's direction, when it comes to interpretation and performance of our native composers. In Michael Tippett's Fantasia Concertante on a theme of Corelli the soloists, drawn from the ESO were Michael
A Hanley Swan-based packaging company has been forced to expand its premises for the third time in nine years as its success continues. Meridian Speciality Packaging has submitted a planning application to expand its current home at the Hanley Workshops
WARDENS from British Waterways are set to resume patrols of river moorings in Upton during this weekend's Water Festival. The patrols, which will be led by Malcolm Griffith, follow similar, controversial, patrols carried out at the Jazz Festival in June
PAINTINGS by Malvern artist Gill Hooper are to be exhibited at Upton Library throughout September. One of the main exhibits is a picture of the old bridge over the Severn, complete from an old photograph. "It took me quite a long time to paint as I usually
THE annual flea market in Upton in aid of the Tourism and Trade Association takes place tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday. Admission is free, though visitors are asked to give donations on the door towards the Tourism and Trade Association's Christmas decorations
A total of £1,474.35 was raised by an RNLI flag day collection in Upton last month. The collection was held in the centre of town, while other volunteers went round door-to-door. Spokesman Julia Penfold said: "We'd like to say a big thank-you to all those
HANLEY Swan Village Show and Car Boot takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at 1.30pm and includes cookery, flowers, vegetables, handicraft and photography. Entry is 20p.
MALVERN Hills District Council has set out three options for the future development of the area's sports facilities. The first is partnership with a private company or other organisation to build a new sports hall facility, possibly linked with the Splash
The Three Counties Summer Show helped put the smile back on the faces of more than 60,000 visitors at the weekend. Even a showery Saturday failed to put a dampener on the event, which was forced to move its focus away from farming this year because of
GCSE students in the Malvern area were this week celebrating a generally excellent crop of exam results. At Dyson Perrins CE High School, out of 117 students who sat the exams, 113 gained five A to C grades or above. Dylan Carey walked off with two A*
A HORSE-drawn hearse will bear the coffin of one of Malvern's most colourful characters as he is carried to his final resting place in the Priory churchyard today (Friday) James Arthur William Nott, of Wilton Road, died last Thursday, aged 92, in Salisbury
VANDALS have damaged a swimming pool at a private school in Colwall, while apparently attempting to empty it. They entered a secure area around the pool at the Downs School between 8.45am on Wednesday, August 15 and 8.10am the following day. When they
Firefighters in Malvern were called to deal with two skip fires on consecutive nights this week. On Tuesday, a fire at the rear of the Kwik Save supermarket in Spring Lane was put out by a crew of six at 9.15pm. It is believed the fire was started deliberately
THE roundabout at Barnards Green gives a great sense of pride to Malvern with the seasonal displays and it seems criminal to undermine its impact on the approach to the town. It is one of the first things tourists see. There appears to be, according to
I REFER to the article "We're got the Queen Mary moored outside" (Malvern Gazette, August 3), which related to Morgan's new factory building. I am quite appalled that there has been no response from the council or from Morgan publicly, so that other residents
CLIVE Smith, in his letter (Postbag, August 17), makes preposterous allegations against the present Malvern Hills District Council and its rural members in particular, of which I am one. The way in which the present district council spends ratepayers
RECENT articles in the British Medical Journal on PFI funding of Primary Care Facilities make enlightening reading. The General Practice Finance Corporation was privatised to the Norwich Union in 1989, this was Treasury-led non-profit making company offering
TOURISM chiefs in Malvern are keeping their fingers crossed that the success of two recent weekends will herald the start of a sustained recovery following the foot and mouth outbreak. Accommodation was almost fully booked during the middle part of this
JOHN Brain's injury problems are mounting after Alistair Murdoch was ruled out for up to four weeks. Last year's Sixways skipper suffered a rib injury in training and will now miss Worcester Rugby Club's National One opener with Manchester on September
LEDBURY has been given a major jobs boost after a Little Marcle Road company announced plans to expand production and take on around 30 new workers next spring. Rank-Hovis-Macdougall (RHM), which owns Robertson's Ledbury Preserves, wants to move production
A CHURCH bulletin announced "The No-Excuse Sunday". It read: To make it possible for everyone to attend church next week, we're planning to have the following: 1. Beds, for those who say Sunday is their only sleep-in. 2. Eye-drops, for those whose eyes
WATER watchdog Ofwat is sending a 'trouble-shooting' team to Ledbury to investigate why many consumers have had to put up with strange-tasting water this summer. Its customer service committee will hold an official meeting in the Barn House, New Street
BEER connoisseurs in Malvern will spend this weekend savouring the sweet taste of a locally-produced tax-busting tipple. The first batches of RTB (Ready To Brew) real ale will be delivered to customers tomorrow, after Malvern Hills Brewery teamed up with
FRESH from a busy but successful stint at the Three Counties Summer Show, members of Malvern St John Ambulance are turning their attention to duties at two more major events over the bank holiday weekend. The Malvern division will be providing first aid
A Malvern charity has had to repeat an appeal for volunteers to help prevent vulnerable people from being ripped off by cowboy tradesmen. Malvern Age Concern launched its original appeal in June as it searched for more people to help with its Handy Person
AFTER leaking seven goals in two games, Worcester City's defence will be desperate to plug any gaps in tomorrow's Dr Martens League Premier Division clash at Ilkeston Town (3pm). But City boss, John Barton, refuses to push any panic buttons as his side
A NEW pelican crossing will be unveiled next week in a move that will improve safety on a busy Malvern road. The £25,000 crossing has been funded by a public/private partnership between Malvern Girls' College and Worcestershire County Council. The signal-controlled
Defender Adie Smith is set to return after injury for Kidderminster Harriers' Nationwide League Division Three clash against bottom of the table Torquay United at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner missed Tuesday's exciting
SARAH Emerson raced to victory in the Worcester St. John's Cycling Club's ladies' ten miles time-trial at Clerkenleap. Heading a good field, she finished in 26 minutes 51 seconds to hold off a strong challenge by Maureen Burrows, who returned 27.15. Ruth
A PUPIL at Malvern College achieved 13 A* grades in his GCSEs this year. Samuel Brewitt-Taylor, 16, from Malvern came top in a successful year for Malvern College, as the whole year achieved a 97 per cent pass rate in grades A to C. "He's the best we
BRITISH director Peter Cattaneo had his big break with the smash hit The Full Monty. And now he's hoping for a repeat performance with Lucky Break, a jailbreak comedy laced with tragedy. It's the first film to be directed by Cattaneo since his Oscar-nominated
DON'T expect a beached Statue of Liberty or a loincloth-wearing hero in this "reimagining" of the sci-fi classic Planet of the Apes if you see Tim Burton's new version. This, according to the director, is not a remake or a sequel. It's a "reimagining"
AFTER leaking seven goals in two games, Worcester City's defence will be desperate to plug any gaps in tomorrow's Dr Martens League Premier Division clash at Ilkeston Town (3pm). But City boss, John Barton, refuses to push any panic buttons as his side
COLWALL Cricket Club is holding its annual six-a-side tournament on Bank Holiday Monday (August 27) starting at 11am. Twelve local teams, including 'Dial-a-tv' - comprising members of the Berry family - will be contesting the trophy. Refreshments and
MALVERN Ramblers entertained second-placed Romsley in their Worcestershire County League Division Two match and were again frustrated by the weather. MALVERN RAMBLERS v ROMSLEY & HUNNINGTON Malvern made a superb start thanks to the opening partnership
The poor weather on Saturday afternoon did not help Nomads to move up the WCL division one table, in fact with Chaddesley Corbett defeating Old Elizabethans at Droitwich Road the Nomads 1st X1 slip back into the relegation spots and will have to finish
ROY McLaren, Head Groundsman at Worcestershire County Cricket Club for many years, retired from New Road recently and now takes up the post of Grounds Manager at Malvern College on September 3. Following schooldays in Birmingham he became Assistant Groundsman
A KNIGHT'S TALE (PG) Rufus Sewell is the scene-stealing villain in Hollywood's rock-fuelled mediaeval jousting epic. Odeon Worcester Sat/Sun/Mon 5.00. UCI Merry Hill Sat/Sun/Mon 9.15. Warner Village Wed Only 6.30. LUCKY BREAK (12) James Nesbitt, Olivia
"MUSIC from the heart of nature" takes over Colwall Village Hall next Friday (August 31). Alternative musicians Caitlin and Sika will calling on their experiences from years of travel throughout the world to the accompaniment of music on didgeridoo, Native
MALVERN Town Reserves recorded a comfortable opening day result against their counterparts from Bustleholme on Saturday in this Express & Star Division One (South) game played at Langland Stadium. MALVERN TOWN RES 5, BUSTLEHOLME RES 1 A superb strike
REDDITCH manager Nicky Cross is set to stick to the 4-3-3 formation which terrified Rocester for the visit of Bloxwich United on Saturday. The visitors, newly-formed from a merger between Bloxwich Town and Blakenall, have a youthful look and have endured
TheLakes Charity Fun Week. Aug 20-25. 29 The Lakes, Warndon. Fri Bingo plus Rush the bar. Sat Fun Day. 12 noon. (01905 745714) In Concert Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Ross Pavilion Theatre. 6.30pm (01989 563330) Swing Jive Dance
Venerable Beads: The narrative necklaces and beadwork of Eleyne Williams. Aug 4-Sept 23. Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Clarence Street, Cheltenham (01242 237431). 'Glades & Meadows' by Worcester Artist Patricia Marshall. Aug 25-Sept 22. 9-5pm
August 24 Most Wanted New Country, The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester August 25 Jess Hope, Barbourne Ex-servicemen's Club, The Moors, Worcester Riverboys Rock n Roll Rockerbilly, The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester August 26 Richie Brooks
n I WAS delighted when I first heard of the Government paying £22m for a previously privatised specialist heart hospital. But then the bubble was burst by the reported intended closure of almost half of our heart and lung transplant units. This action
n WHAT a clever ploy Mark Hudson, Worcestershire County Council Transport Manager, uses to get more park-and-ride sites for Worcester (Evening News, August 8). To boost figures for people using the Perdiswell park-and-ride he uses passenger numbers which
A GLIMPSE into the character of Malvern in the early 19th Century can be found in the 1825 guidebook A Description of Malvern by Mary Southall. The book, a copy of which is in the Malvern Room at the library, is an early attempt to boost the town's fortunes
100 years ago Malvern Fire Brigade has always had a reputation for smartness and again shown that it can hold its own when placed against other brigades of the kingdom. At the annual camp of the National Fire Brigades' Union, in Basingstoke, it was second
Malvern Cinema: Planet of the Apes (12). Fri and Sat 7pm. Sun to Thurs 7.30pm. Matinees - Sat & Wed 3pm, Sun 2.30pm. Odeon Worcester: A Knights Tale (PG) Sat, Sun & Mon 2.30, 5.30, 8.30 (Free list suspend); Heartbreakers (12) 12.00, 2.45, 5.45
Planet of the Apes (12) continues to show at Malvern Cinema this week. Tim Burton, director of Sleepy Hollow and Edward Scissor-hands, brings his distinctive style to this "reimagining" of the 1968 nightmare classic. It's on at 7pm tonight (Friday) and
IF you think of folk music as just the songs played with fiddles in Irish pubs, then you could be in for a surprise. Because there's a new sound to folk music and it's coming to The Faithful City at the beginning of next month. Scandinavian folk music
West Midland Arts has agreed to fund New Theatre Works, an innovative, Hereford-based theatre company, for their next three major projects. The award is in addition to investment given by the Countryside Agency and the Rural Transport section of Herefordshire
A HARD-working team from a charity garden organisation has been commended for its work on keeping a church yard in top condition. Workers from Where Next Nurseries, Easemore Road, have been looking after St Leonard's Church, Beoley, for the last three
A SECOND BATTLE OF WORCESTER - this time in words, not slaughter and bloodshed - was breaking out between Royalists and Cromwell supporters at this time 50 years ago. The war of words in 1951 was mainly in the Council Chamber of the Guildhall and came
The Celtic Empire by Peter Berresford-Ellis (Robinson, £7.99) THE Celts were the first European people north of the Alps to emerge into recorded history. Their civilisation dominated the ancient world, from Ireland in the west to Turkey in the east, from
The Devil and Miss Prym by Paulo Coelho. (Harper Collins, £10.99) A COMMUNITY is devoured by greed, cowardice and fear, a man is persecuted by the ghosts of his painful past and a young woman goes in search of happiness. In one eventful week, each of
MALVERN Radar FC have withdrawn their Saturday side from the Worcester & District Football League for the forthcoming season. Radar have been members of the League for nearly 20 years and were due to play in Division One. Radar club secretary Steve
ATERING businesses in Herefordshire hope competition judges will have acquired a taste for their particular brand of mouth-watering delights. The winners of this year's Flavours of Herefordshire awards are set to be announced at the Left Bank Village,
THE managers of a Worcester pub have been singled out from more than 100 of their peers for a prestigious award. Alan and Linda Bloomer, from The Talbot in The Tything, have been named Managers of the Year. They fought off competition from 114 other pubs
MALVERN cyclists have been in action again recently with all forms of the sport being well represented. Olympian Ceris Gilfillan took on the Women's National Road Race Championship in Oakley, Buckinghamshire. Competing for her local team, Team Alsager
HUNDREDS of patients have been thrown off the books of a Worcester doctors' surgery because it cannot cope since a GP left. Tearful patients have bombarded Berwyn House Surgery with calls, letters and faxes since being given the bombshell news this week
THE doctor's surgery at the centre of a storm over jettisoning patients said today it was "sad and upset" at the decision it had been forced to make. The Berwyn House Surgery claimed it had no alternative but to cut 900 people from its lists. Doctors
A STROKE victim who has been on a Worcester surgery's books since she was a baby is devastated after being told she will have to find a new doctor. After 54 years on its books, the Berwyn House Surgery has ordered Hilary Farney to find another GP because
A RISING star from Droitwich is set to take on the musical might of The So Solid Crew when he travels to Radio One's studios today. Rolento won an MC competition run on DJ Dave Pearce's early evening slot which saw him having to put his own rap to the
A MAN accused of a violent attack inside a nightclub told a jury yesterday of his shock at being blamed. Peter Duffy said he had just returned to the dance floor from a toilet when he was suddenly seized by a bouncer and another man. He was frogmarched
THE doctor's surgery at the centre of a storm over jettisoning patients said today it was "sad and upset" at the decision it had been forced to make. The Berwyn House Surgery claimed it had no alternative but to cut 900 people from its lists. Doctors
A TALENTED Worcester chef has proved she has got the right ingredients by being crowned student of the year at a top London cookery school. Alexandra Beard picked up the title from Leith's School of Food and Wine, in Kensington, after completing a year-long
A MOTORBIKE enthusiast is calling for the vehicles to be allowed to use city bus lanes. Jenny Smith travels along The Tything every morning from her home in Perdiswell to work at Skellerns Motorcycles in Sidbury. "If I drive in using my car I get stuck
A WORCESTER company nicknamed "Carpetwrong" after a series of customer complaints left another disgruntled buyer out of pocket for nearly a month. Excited Donella Bayfield planned to fit out her whole new house when she walked into Carpetright at Elgar
Defender Adie Smith is expected to return to Kidderminster Harriers' defence after a groin problem for the home match with Torquay United. Youngster Lee Ayres is likely to make way, while strikers Drewe Broughton and Ian Foster have been battling to prove
JUST a reminder, the Rodolfus Choir is performing this evening (Friday) at St James' Church. Tickets £5 (concs £4), available from John Goodwin or on the door. A family treasure hunt will take place on Sunday, September 2. This is being organised by the
IT'S been a long wait for the organisers of Staunton and Corse Carnival, due to take place on June 23, but owing to the foot and mouth epidemic the committee changed the date rather than cancel this popular event now in its 25th year. It's now all geared
ACTION is at the heart of the Land Rover Extravaganza, the largest event in the world dedicated to the marque. It takes place at the National Agricultural Centre at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on September 7 to 9 and Gazette & Reporter readers
MALVERN poet Wendy Grounds is celebrating after 15 of her works were included in an anthology of up-and-coming poetic talent from across the UK. Mrs Grounds, who was born in the Malvern area, returned here after 25 years' teaching English and history
An exhibition by a Leigh Sinton artist goes on show at the Old Mayor's Parlour in Hereford next week. Paintings by Pat Handley will be on display at the Church Street gallery from Sunday (August 26) to Saturday, Septe-mber 8. The exhibition is an annual
THIS is going to be our last gig for some time," said Sharleen Spiteri, taking a quick breather after Texas blasted through their first four songs. Typical. Just as she had started to wash away the memories of the deluge which had washed out this picturesque
A BATTLING innings by James Pipe failed to prevent Worcestershire from crashing to an innings and 14 runs defeat in their Second Eleven Championship match against Hampshire at West End, Southampton. The County's reserve wicketkeeper hammered 83, which
MONDAY'S song recital featuring music of eminent 20th Century English composers was given by Julie Kennard (soprano) and Christopher Robinson (piano), alternated with readings by Cheryl Pay. Kennard's high, admirably controlled voice was heard to maximum
THIS recital was fabulous. Paul Silverthorne must surely be the finest exponent of the viola at the present time and John Constable among the world's greatest accompanists. Combine these distinctions and then consider the magnificence of the sounds, the
DAVID Briggs, the cathedral's organist was the conductor and his large-scale Millennium work Creation, the central piece. Employing powerful resources of chorus and orchestra and a soprano with the ability to grasp very high notes from thin air, Briggs
A FAMILY fun day and car boot sale is being held at the Upton CE Primary School playing field from 10am to 4pm tomorrow (Saturday) and will include a bouncy castle, games and refreshments. Proceeds will go towards the school's Outside Environment Project
A SCHEME aimed at putting an end to violence and anti-social behaviour in and around Malvern's pubs is being launched by an alliance of landlords and police. Pubwatch means anyone banned from one licensed premises will be unable to drink in any other
DYSON Perrins pupil Liam Kirton is celebrating after being named one of the best young mathematicians in the country. Liam, who gained four A grades in his A'Level results last week, was in the top five of the 4,557 candidates who sat the mathematics
A CLUMSY springer spaniel spent over an hour on a ledge 40ft down a cliff after slipping over the edge on Tuesday. Mica was out walking with her owner Alex Drummond, aged 24, when she strayed too close to the edge of Earnslaw Quarry, Malvern. "She ran
I WAS pleased to read the remarks passed by Christine Shepherd and Shirley Farley (Postbag, August 10 and 17). I share the same views about the town as they do and was dismayed to hear of the future discontinuation of our floral displays, both in the
MALVERN pensioners Margaret and Lesley Davis were this week celebrating a shock merit award given to them by Malvern in Bloom judges. The Pound Bank Road residents had not even entered the competition and the first they found out about their unlikely
A MALVERN couple want to know why power lines close to their home cannot be moved when a similar situation on a nearby industrial estate is about to be resolved. Gemma McManus and Patrick Frater spoke out after reading in the Malvern Gazette about plans
A retired Malvern hotelier has written to the Lord Chancellor as he steps up his efforts to get a national sporting event renamed in honour of the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Michael Frankau, aged 85, of Morgan Court in Worcester Road, originally wrote to
ANGRY residents in Malvern Wells have banded together to try and stop vandals wrecking their village. They are offering a £50 reward for any information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible for vandalising the old school tennis court. Villagers
FELT drawn to continue on from Ian Morris' pertinent letter (Postbag, June 27) because of writing a series of verses, which tell a story. I give below an extract, which might also interest readers in respect of the EU. Common Market exchange is one thing
UPTON-upon-Severn Garden Club's annual vegetable and flower show will take place on Saturday, September 1 in the town's Memorial Hall. Entrance forms and fees should be sent to the show secretary at 14 Church Street before Thursday, August 30. Competitors
Concerning the suspicious disappearance of Ms Hawes' poor puss (Postbag, August 17), I fear this is related to another sad disappearance in recent years - the lapwings that used to breed on this area of Castlemorton Common. The suspects are the same in
TWO men ran from an antiques shop in Upton after stealing a diamond ring worth £1,000. The incident took place at the Old Hat on Old Street at about 2pm on Tuesday (August 21). The two while males, aged about 20 and wearing jeans and T-shirts, engaged
I was interested in Alison Hawes' letter re the disappearance of her cat (Postbag, August 17t). Over the past two years at least two of our free-range bantams have vanished from the garden without trace, apart from the presence of buzzards circling overhead
FURTHER to your article on Malvern Priory and its open day on September 29 (Malvern Gazette, August 17), any one unable to attend may like to know that it is, of course, open every day of the year, from April to October, 9am-6.30pm, and from November
Dymock folklorist Roy Palmer launched his latest book on Monday at the Whitby Folk Festival, as a recognised though landlocked expert on sea shanties. Boxing the Compass is a collection of nautical ballads, published by Herron. The 300 pages of sea stories
A hearing of the General Medical Council when Dr Peter Mansfield will defend his practice of giving children single jabs instead of the combined MMR vaccine, will take place on September 26 at the council's offices in London. Dr Mansfield has been giving
A landmark clock on the platform at Great Malvern Station could soon be ticking again. Central Trains, the company which operates the station, says it has just received estimates for repairs to the antique timepiece, which has been out of action for several
DYSON Perrins C of E High School has submitted a planning application to rebuild its entrance foyer. The plans are part of a multi-million pound redevelopment and will extend the covered porchway over the existing foyer to create a lobby and reception
WILDLIFE experts said this week that they are now convinced that a rare South American rodent is living in the Upton area. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust believes the latest sighting of a capybara - captured on video by a man sailing on the River Severn
CHURCHES in Malvern have helped set a new record with an annual fundraising effort on behalf of Christian Aid. The town's branch of the charity collected massive £16,000 between June 2000 and June 2001. The figures is £3,000 up on last year's total of
TWO students from Malvern are celebrating after finishing among the top five in the country in A'Level English literature. Camilla Bounds and Matt Smith are now planning to continue their studies at Oxford University. The two 18-year-olds, who attended
JOHN Brain's injury problems are mounting after Alistair Murdoch was ruled out for up to four weeks. Last year's Sixways skipper suffered a rib injury in training and will now miss Worcester Rugby Club's National One opener with Manchester on September
A MALVERN astronomer has welcomed the Government's decision to invite organisations to submit plans for a UK centre for Near Earth Objects (NEOs). But Dr Chris Baddiley has warned that the subject needs substantial funding. Dr Baddiley, 54, a doctor of
HEREFORD United visit newly promoted Stalybridge Celtic in the Nationwide Conference tomorrow (3pm) hoping to return to winning ways after their 2-0 midweek defeat at Nuneaton Borough. But Paul Futcher's newly-promoted Cheshire side will be no pushovers
A former chef who held drugs for a dealer ready for distribution inside a Worcester nightclub has been jailed for three years. Andrew Baldwin was recruited to store ecstasy after he lost his job at a pub and fell on hard times. He accompanied the dealer
A MALVERN property developer has confirmed that the former The Oak pub in Malvern Link has served its last pint. The pub is to be converted to housing after Severn Vale Homes said it had finalised plans to buy the building. Listed building consent was
PHIL Moule's Droitwich Spa team produced a storming finish to sweep into the last 16 of the Yoplait All England Bowls Triples Championship at Worthing last night. Moule and his clubmates Richard Hall and Ian Jenkins saw a 7-3 second round lead against
Sir Michael Stoute will need no excuse to celebrate if his classy colt wins the big race at Goodwood tomorrow. No Excuse Needed lines up in the £80,000 Celebration Mile with an outstanding chance of lifting the Group Two prize. The quick-actioned chestnut
BROMSGROVE Rovers have an injury doubt over goalkeeper Matt Lowe (twisted knee) ahead of their home Midland Alliance clash with Stapenhill tomorrow (3pm). But striker Michael Moore is available after missing Rovers 3-1 defeat at Halesowen Harriers in
FIVE wickets for 15 runs from James Wagstaff and 40 runs from Kevin Smith were the highlights of a narrow Colwall win on Sunday against Dales in the Herefordshire Sunday League. COLWALL v DALES In an entertaining and low-scoring game at Stowe Lane, Colwall
ON an overcast Saturday at the Richard Lygon Memorial ground top of the league Barnards Green Seconds took on struggling Evesham Seconds in their WCL Division Two match. BARNARDS GREEN 2ND XI v EVESHAM 2ND XI On winning the toss Dick Brown had no hesitation
CRICKETERS of all standards met at Colwall last week to compete in the long-running annual Women's Cricket Festival. Although numbers were reduced this year the ladies were divided into four teams of equal strength, with the players ranging in standard
BARNARDS Green 3rd XI picked up 20 points on Saturday when Fladbury were unable to raise a team. A game was arranged at short notice against Birmingham-based St Johns Ladywood. On a wicket that could best be described as dodgy, skipper Robin Longmore
A CHARITY cricket match is being held at Colwall CC's Ghost Meadow on Sunday (August 26) in memory of a former Malvern solicitor and local sportsman who died last October, aged 56. The game pits the Mike Sefton Invitation XI against the Colwall League
If you're looking to give your children a fun-filled school summer holiday then the Evening News/This is Worcester Summer in the City listings can help. Every week throughout the holidays it will tell you all you need to know about activities and sporting
NICKY Cross has made a seven-day approach for a Dr Martens Western defender as he continues to fine tune his Redditch squad. He is believed to be interested in signing Evesham United defender Ian West after the loss of Leon Jackson and Lee knight in the
THERE'LL be few people in the Faithful City who, at the very least, don't know someone who's been told by Worcester's Berwyn House Surgery to find a new doctor. First of all, we must admit to understanding the practice's position, having decide not to
FURTHER to Mr C C Vyvyan-Robertson's letter (Evening News, August 13) there is now much evidence to show to a great extent that our Government has lost the power over our nation's economy to international speculators. The handing-over of the control of
Karen Tweed's May Monday (Family Concert). Sept 10. 8pm. Huntingdon Hall, Crowngate. Worcester. (01905 611427). Viva Verdi (A celebration of Italy's most famous operatic export). Sept 9. 8pm. Huntingdon Hall. Crowngate. Worcester. Music from the Heart
n THERE appears to be a very virulent disease rife in the county of Worcestershire, namely "rat run fever". This appears to have started several years ago when councillors and officials of both Worcester City Council and Worcestershire County Council
Van Morrison, Ross Pavilion Theatre. Aug 24. 7.15 & 9.15pm (01989 563330) Beyond the Barricade, Malvern Forum Theatre. Aug 25. (01684 892277) Eddi Reader, Ross Pavilion Theatre. Aug 25. 2pm (01989 563330) De Lunares Flamenco, Ross Pavilion Theatre
n THE Police should hand out instant fines to anyone who drops litter.There is no need to drop rubbish on the ground. I was never allowed to as a child and neither were my two children. It very quickly becomes a habit to be thoughtful. Why should I, and
GRAEME Hick continued to hit back for Worcestershire today after Hampshire had been boosted by a fine 103 from Neil Johnson on the second day of the County Championship Division Two match at New Road. After light rain caused a 14-minute delay to the start
THEATRE-goers are being promised a feast of shows offering something for everyone as the Worcester Swan announces its Autumn season. The theatre, which has introduced a second bar for audiences, is to host a series of comedies and powerful dramas. As
A FESTIVAL of countryside activities wowed the crowds at Ragley Hall at the weekend. The Warwickshire and West Midlands Game and Country Fair took place on Saturday and Sunday at the stately home. The event featured a huge array of special attractions
IT is thanks to a former member of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that the Gwen Finch Nature Reserve exists. It takes its name from Gwen Finch, believed to be at one-time a Birlingham resident, who, when she died in 1996, left a £40,000 donation to the
Theatre August To Sept 1-Copenhagen by Michael Frayn at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm, 3pm & 8pm. Tickets £12-£20, Concs £1. Box Office (01684) 892277. 25-Beyond the Barricade at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £16/£14
1801: William Shaw, fisherman of Upper Arley, was convicted before one of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace, in the penalty of Five Pounds, for fishing in the River Severn with unlawful nets. J. Tymbs, Printer of the Worcester Journal, requires a Compositor
MALVERN Town came crashing back down to earth last night with a 3-0 Express and Star Premier Division defeat at home to Kington Town. MALVERN TOWN 0, KINGTON TOWN 3 Without doubt the score flattered the visitors who scored twice in the 89th and 90th minutes
MALVERN Town got their Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division season off to the best possible start with a 6-2 demolition of Smethwick Rangers. SMETHWICK RANGERS 2, MALVERN TOWN 6 Star man for the Town was striker Robbie Gore, who blasted
Change Your Life With Earth Magic by Gary Quelch (Foulsham/Quantum, £8.99) THERE is much more to feng shui than having your door facing in the right direction or placing flowers in an auspicious position in a room. Unfortunately, much of the complex wisdom
THE future of the Regal Cinema in Evesham is still in the balance following a safety inspection. In June, owner John Angel said that unless he got financial help to pay for equipment to aid inspection, necessary before his licence was renewed, he would
You're excited. You're nervous. You're about to leap from the safety of your parents' arms into a world of beer and socialising. And a degree of course. But if like me, you're a fish out of 'Fresher' water when it comes to organising yourself, a few pointers
LAST Tuesday evening Malvern Rangers travelled to West Midland League Premier Division Bromyard Town and suffered their first reversal of their pre-season friendlies to date by 3-0. Rangers however were not out of place at all and the first 45 minutes
EXPRESS 88 travelled to Upton and took on The Talbot in their second pre season friendly against higher graded opposition. THE TALBOT 3, EXPRESS 88 3 After falling a goal behind Express rallied well to equalise when Sean Clarke found himself unmarked
WITH 20 players turning up for the first friendly of the season the Bell Inn 98 had a tough choice in picking their team for this eagerly awaited friendly against Worcester League side Red Lion Falcons, who contained five ex-Bell players. BELL INN 98
CIDER-making giant Bulmers is expanding its Hereford apple pressing operation in a bid to increase production and improve efficiency. The company, based in Plough Lane, is building a new extension to its mill to accommodate the apple presses from its
MANOR Park BC's Gill Lloyd recently won the WCWBA Champion of Champions 2001 and has earnt herself a trip to Leamington Spa for the National Finals. The competition brings together all the club ladies singles champions throughout the county for a knockout
