CARPETS of bluebells are blossoming across the Malvern Hills, prompting many residents to share pictures of the beautiful blooms.

Every year clusters of the deep blue flower suddenly spring up in woodland, on hillsides and gardens in Malvern and across Worcestershire.

But be careful - the species is protected and care should be taken to avoid damaging the flowers.

Send us your pictures of bluebells in the Malvern Hills to news@malverngazette.co.uk, share on our Facebook page, or tweet @MalvernGazette