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• Train services returning to normal

  TRAIN services to and from Malvern in both directions look set to get back to normal today (Friday), following the flood damage of two weeks ago. read more

• Farmers face ruin in flood disaster

  FARMERS across the region are facing a disaster worse than BSE and the foot-and-mouth crisis put together. read more

• Flood alters picture for British produce

  CUSTOMERS can expect a sharp hike in the price of English produce after the devastating floods, says a Mathon farmer. read more

• Minister on a mission

  ENVIRONMENT Secretary Hilary Benn visited the Upton area on Wednesday to see the aftermath of the floods. read more

• Firms dust themselves down

  BUSINESSES devastated by the floods are now finding their feet again as the clean-up operation gets underway. read more

• Firms dust themselves down

  BUSINESSES devastated by the floods are now finding their feet again as the clean-up operation gets underway. read more

• Flood victims on road to recovery

  RESIDENTS and businesses in Powick are surveying the damage to their properties and belongings in the aftermath of the worst flooding the region has ever seen. read more

• Bridge at nature reserve swept away by raging torrent

  RAGING flood waters dest-royed one bridge, and badly damaged another at a popular nature reserve near Alfrick. read more

• Council's bid for flood cash

  FOLLOWING some of the worst flooding in living memory, Malvern Hills District Council will be working with Wychavon and Worcester City in seeking urgent funds from the Government to help those who have suffered loss in both residential and business premises. read more

• Volunteers rally round in clear-up

  VOLUNTEERS from Malvern and Ledbury Rotary Clubs, joined by Malvern Hills Lions, have been teaming together to help with the clear-up process in Upton-upon-Severn this week. read more

• Rubbish is cleared out of brook

  TELEVISIONS and washing machines were among debris cleared from a brook running through Elgar Avenue housing estate. read more

• August will be warmer

  THE weather in August is likely to be warmer than in July, but that does not mean an ideal summer month, says Malvern weather watcher Frank Hill. read more

• Boss praises his staff as they work around the clock

  DISTRICT council workmen who have been labouring hard to clear away the damage and debris caused by last week's flooding are "absolute stars" says their boss. read more

• Hearts touched by kindness and help

  THE kindness of friends, family and even strangers came to the fore during the flooding crisis. read more

• Told to go after joint operation

  A FAMILY "from hell" has been evicted after 600 complaints by neighbours. read more

• Addict who skipped bail is sent to prison

  A HEROIN addict was jailed for 56 days after stealing almost £100 worth of lipstick and air fresheners, before skipping bail three times. read more

• Link homes plan is rejected

  A PLANNING application submitted by a member of Malvern Hills District Council was refused during a specially convened planning meeting on Monday. read more

• Drivers win exemption

  Private hire taxi drivers will not have to sit a knowledge test, following a decision from Malvern Hills District Council. read more

• Historian plans to turn 'worm' round

  A landmark which is thought to be the only one of its kind in Britain needs protecting fast, according to a Malvern historian. read more

• Hills rescue

  THREE teenagers were rescued after becoming trapped in a Malvern quarry on Tuesday evening. read more

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