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  • Fire fighters called to church

    FIRE fighters were called to a church in Upton after gas was smelled there. The call came at 10.45am on Wednesday, December 8, to the Baptist church in Old Street, and an appliance from the Upton station was sent out. The crew ventilated the church

  • Jenkins training hard for tricky World clash

    TERRY Jenkins hopes practice makes perfect when he takes part in the Ladbrokes.com World Championships later this month. The 47-year-old concedes he has not spent as much time at the practice boards in between tournaments this year but has, instead,

  • Support our blues gig at Star Hotel

    UPTON Blues Festival is celebrating the festive season with a special fundraising gig on Thursday, December 16, and all music lovers are urged to support it. The gig at the Star Hotel features well-known local musicians Guilty Pleasures. Entry

  • Warning on threat from house prices

    SKY-high property prices could jeopardise economic recovery in the Malvern Hills district unless more affordable housing is developed. The warning comes after a survey published on Thursday, December 9, revealed house prices in Malvern Hills

  • Eastnor set for Icebreaker test

    ADRENELIN junkies have a new race to add to their calendar with a winter duathlon at Eastnor Castle. Icebreaker, held on the estate on Sunday, February 6, 2011, will tackle the same 10km cross country course on Land Rover tracks as the Mud Runner event

  • School gets reprieve from closure - for now

    A THREATENED school is set to remain open until at least the end of the summer term. It had been feared St Mary’s CE (VA) Primary School in Longdon, near Upton-upon-Severn, would close at the end of the current term. The board of governors

  • Upton still upbeat over title chances

    UPTON remain confident of being crowned Midlands Three West (South) champions next April after remaining unbeaten so far this season. Rob Heeley’s side have maintained their 100 per cent record this term with eight wins from eight matches. This fine

  • Fire brigade call-outs

    FIRE fighters were called out after smoke was seen coming from a house at Gordon Terrace off the Old Wyche Road in Malvern. The call came at 3.30pm on Tuesday, December 7, and two fire engines from Malvern and one from Ledbury were sent out. Two

  • Today's events

    Saturday Christmas Fayre and Table Top Sale in aid of club funds at Hanley Swan Royal British Legion Club. 10am. £1 incl coffee and mince pies. 01684 578622. Drawing and watercolour classes with Martin Kelly at Tiger Arts gallery, 271 Worcester Road