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  • Callous thief robs vulnerable victim

    A MAN with learning difficulties was robbed close to Malvern town centre. The victim, who is in his 30s, was walking along Graham Road towards Como Road at about 9am on Wednesday when he was approached by a man, who asked him for some money.

  • New homes plan

    PROPOSALS for a development of 45 new homes in Malvern Wells are due to come before parish council planners on Wednesday. Developer Landseer Homes and the Abbey College are seeking planning permission for a mixture of affordable and open market

  • Wanted: Teams for league

    A TUESDAY evening six-aside league at Malvern St James School has room for new teams. The Malvern Soccersixes runs between 8.30pm and 9.30pm every week for those over the age of 15. They play 30-minute matches with trophies on offer to the

  • New-look chippy

    A MALVERN chippy is closing its doors for three weeks as it embarks on a £100,000 refurbishment project to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Barnards Green Fish Bar will be closed from Monday until Sunday, February 24, for the work, which co-owner

  • Nomads suffer double trouble with poor losses

    WORCESTER Nomads ‘A’ and ‘B’ both fell to Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League Division One defeats. Holders Droitwich Spa ‘A’ appear to be the team to beat after seeing off Nomads ‘A’ and ‘B’ already. In the latest round of fixtures,

  • Enough fighting

    THE Gazette asked the public for their views on the Rosebank Gardens sculpture. I was born in Malvern and Rosebank Gardens were always a lovely peaceful place. Now when I go there all I see are two ugly birds fighting. They look cold and

  • Fruitful day as ancient ritual goes ahead

    REVELLERS young and old flocked to Clive’s Fruit Farm, just outside Upton, on Sunday to take part in the ancient ritual of wassailing. Morris men danced and ancient guns were fired in the ceremony, designed to scare off evil spirits and ensure

  • One more please

    RE: The Pytel sculpture. I’m glad I live in a town where, despite current austerity, money can be found for public sculpture. I’ve glimpsed the buzzards from the car but after the furore will walk up to Rosebank Gardens for a closer look.

  • Birds a must-see

    THE buzzards in Rosebank Gardens are a wonderful asset for Malvern. An absolutley must see. They look fantastic in any weather, but on a sunny day, blue cloudless sky, they look as if they will soon be soaring upwards. Their wings are exquisite

  • Table Tennis - Cates the star in Crackpots’ mixed clashes

    SNOW affected the Paperstation Malvern League Division Two matches but Crackpots ‘B’ managed two fixtures. Their first against Manor Park Travellers saw Crackpots’ Ted Cates take the first set of the evening in straight games. But, despite

  • Duke is to unveil buzzards statue

    MALVERN’S new buzzards sculpture is set to receive a royal seal of approval. It was announced this week that the Duke of Gloucester will be visiting Rosebank Gardens next month to officially unveil the statue. The £17,500 artwork was created by

  • What are they?

    I LIKE Walenty Pytels’ Birds in Rosebank Gardens, Malvern, but I really don't think they are buzzards. Kites perhaps? No, wrong tail. Perhaps you could ask Mr Pytel where he saw his models? B M LEA Malvern