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FRIENDLY: Former Malvern pupil Elizabeth Gowing keeps bees in Kosovo.

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Beekeeping gives my life such a great buzz

GREAT RESPONSE: Freecycle aims to keep rubbish out of landfill. People can off-load their unwanted items

GREAT RESPONSE: Freecycle aims to keep rubbish out of landfill. People can off-load their unwanted items

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It’s time to get involved in the freecycle community

JOIN US: Cafechurch co-ordinator Ann Coyle at the Worcester High Street branch of Costa, where they meet.

JOIN US: Cafechurch co-ordinator Ann Coyle at the Worcester High Street branch of Costa, where they meet.

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Who needs a church when you have a café?

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Six of us sweat it out to help 140,000 others

DEVASTATION: The scene after the German bomb fell on 5 Highland Road.

DEVASTATION: The scene after the German bomb fell on 5 Highland Road.

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We all remember the ‘forgotten’ bomb raid

UNIQUE CHOIR: The Midland Festival Chorus started life 37 years ago in a church with just 35 people and a weekend of rehearsing before a Sunday night concert. It has since grown and now boasts 240 members.

UNIQUE CHOIR: The Midland Festival Chorus started life 37 years ago in a church with just 35 people and a weekend of rehearsing before a Sunday night concert. It has since grown and now boasts 240 members.

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Choir set for another noteworthy concert

INSULATION: Maureen and Ron Sandalls, of Evesham, sought advice on insulating their home and were given financial support to improve energy efficiency. They hope this will keep them snug and cosy this winter.

INSULATION: Maureen and Ron Sandalls, of Evesham, sought advice on insulating their home and were given financial support to improve energy efficiency. They hope this will keep them snug and cosy this winter.

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Providing you with a warm glow all winter

MAGICAL PLACE: Alex Pilditch, aged 24, of Welland, near Malvern, pictured on the island archipelago of Svalbard, 600 miles from the North Pole. Alex spent 10 months there studying at its university.

MAGICAL PLACE: Alex Pilditch, aged 24, of Welland, near Malvern, pictured on the island archipelago of Svalbard, 600 miles from the North Pole. Alex spent 10 months there studying at its university.

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A wilderness that will test you to your limit

Was this the bombing raid that time forgot?

Was this the bombing raid that time forgot?

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Was this the bombing raid that time forgot?

Fiction is inspired by my life in war zones

Fiction is inspired by my life in war zones

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Fiction is inspired by my life in war zones

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Think you know the WI? Then think again

Help us honour those who make a difference

Help us honour those who make a difference

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Help us honour those who make a difference

MAGNIFICENT: This year’s Three Choirs Festival is offering much more.

MAGNIFICENT: This year’s Three Choirs Festival is offering much more.

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Two weeks that were months in the making

So goodbye Harry - it’s been magical

So goodbye Harry - it’s been magical

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So goodbye Harry - it’s been magical

HELPING TO BREAK THE CYCLE: Victims of domestic violence can lie about their injuries and hide the abuse from their friends and family.

HELPING TO BREAK THE CYCLE: Victims of domestic violence can lie about their injuries and hide the abuse from their friends and family.

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The bruises heal but the hurt takes longer

Our story is to be continued...

Our story is to be continued...

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Our story is to be continued...

Why witnesses are never on their own

Why witnesses are never on their own

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Why witnesses are never on their own

Why we should make recycling a family affair

Why we should make recycling a family affair

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Why we should make recycling a family affair

Helping to break cycle of domestic violence

Helping to break cycle of domestic violence

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Helping to break cycle of domestic violence

Festival to be new chapter for county

Festival to be new chapter for county

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Festival to be new chapter for county

Why we’re not only here for the beer

Why we’re not only here for the beer

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Why we’re not only here for the beer

Why is it so difficult to talk about death?

Why is it so difficult to talk about death?

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Why is it so difficult to talk about death?

So, will the coalition survive another year?

So, will the coalition survive another year?

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So, will the coalition survive another year?

Feeling proud to say I am a better driver

Feeling proud to say I am a better driver

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Feeling proud to say I am a better driver

DEFENCE: Harriett Baldwin MP talks to Nick Bentley, insulation engineer for Dytecna, about the Dytecna Cube. Picture: Paul Jackson. 15251803

DEFENCE: Harriett Baldwin MP talks to Nick Bentley, insulation engineer for Dytecna, about the Dytecna Cube. Picture: Paul Jackson. 15251803

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Our county is open for business, says town MP

Dad’s handiwork has never been forgotten

Dad’s handiwork has never been forgotten

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Dad’s handiwork has never been forgotten

Biography celebrates a remarkable author

Biography celebrates a remarkable author

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Biography celebrates a remarkable author

I’m here for the long term, says fire chief

I’m here for the long term, says fire chief

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I’m here for the long term, says fire chief

Each Census return really counts for city

Each Census return really counts for city

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Each Census return really counts for city

We’re so proud of our prize-winning pooches!

We’re so proud of our prize-winning pooches!

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We’re so proud of our prize-winning pooches!

Country still lacks a lot of press freedom

Country still lacks a lot of press freedom

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Country still lacks a lot of press freedom

Villagers fight against urban sprawl threat

Villagers fight against urban sprawl threat

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Villagers fight against urban sprawl threat

Being a teen mum can be hard work

Being a teen mum can be hard work

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Being a teen mum can be hard work

Great to see crime data – but is it any use?

Great to see crime data – but is it any use?

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Great to see crime data – but is it any use?

Good progress made on £67m rail scheme

Good progress made on £67m rail scheme

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Good progress made on £67m rail scheme

By reading this, you’re helping to make history

By reading this, you’re helping to make history

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By reading this, you’re helping to make history

Step up to a new challenge in 2011

Step up to a new challenge in 2011

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Step up to a new challenge in 2011

I’m not up on the current trends, but I love old style

I’m not up on the current trends, but I love old style

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I’m not up on the current trends, but I love old style

Club gives youngsters a space of their own

Club gives youngsters a space of their own

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Club gives youngsters a space of their own

Why Asbos really do help stop anti-social behaviour

Why Asbos really do help stop anti-social behaviour

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Why Asbos really do help stop anti-social behaviour

Who to call if you are feeling far from festive

Who to call if you are feeling far from festive

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Who to call if you are feeling far from festive

Memories flow in as the river freezes over

Memories flow in as the river freezes over

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Memories flow in as the river freezes over - video

It’s time for panto season. Oh yes it is!

It’s time for panto season. Oh yes it is!

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It’s time for panto season. Oh yes it is!

Making sure everyone gets what they want

Making sure everyone gets what they want

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Making sure everyone gets what they want

You have three weeks to teach us the English way!

You have three weeks to teach us the English way!

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You have three weeks to teach us the English way!

‘He came from America...to give us flip flops!’

‘He came from America...to give us flip flops!’

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‘He came from America...to give us flip flops!’

Making sure supplies reach our brave troops

Making sure supplies reach our brave troops

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Making sure supplies reach our brave troops

Writer finds perfect platform for poetry

Writer finds perfect platform for poetry

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Writer finds perfect platform for poetry

They just love it when we panda to their every need

They just love it when we panda to their every need

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They just love it when we panda to their every need

Picture by Paul Jackson. BUY THIS PHOTO: worcesternews.co.uk/pictures/sales. 35079901

Picture by Paul Jackson. BUY THIS PHOTO: worcesternews.co.uk/pictures/sales. 35079901

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We want all kids to go out and have fun

Curtain to rise for a Titanic performance

Curtain to rise for a Titanic performance

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Curtain to rise for a Titanic performance

Open day proves it’s not all woof justice

Open day proves it’s not all woof justice

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Open day proves it’s not all woof justice - video

TAKING A LOOK AROUND: Mary Devereux admires an original stained glass window in the chapel (36084503)

TAKING A LOOK AROUND: Mary Devereux admires an original stained glass window in the chapel (36084503)

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From hospital wards to classroom boards - video

Don’t be a Charlie...it’s time to go green

Don’t be a Charlie...it’s time to go green

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Don’t be a Charlie...it’s time to go green

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