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  • Fuel spill tackled

    FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fuel spillage following a collision between a tractor and a van at Hanley Castle on Tuesday. One appliance from Upton, one from Evesham and the Environmental Protection Unit attended the incident on the B4211 at about 4.40pm

  • Biography tells of 'talented and versatile' man

    THE life of Stephen Ballard is the subject of a new book by leading local historian Pamela Hurle. The book tells the story of the energetic Ballard, who literally left his mark on the local landscape as the creator of the first railway tunnel through

  • Pledge to keep over-50s fit

    FESTIVAL Housing is promising to keep over-50s ‘Forever Fit’ with a new course starting this month. The four-week pilot scheme will begin on Tuesday, November 16 at Williams Court in Malvern. Participants can expect a fun, low-intensity

  • Firm secures contract

    MALVERN firm Resolve Information Technology, based on the Enigma Business Park, has secured a ‘significant contract’ to supply a new server and phone system to its near neighbour Graham Signs. Bruce Graham, director of Graham Signs, said expanding IT

  • Gigs at threatened venue

    A WEST Malvern pub which supporters believe may be under threat as a music venue will hold two diverse events this weekend. The Lamb Inn has been put on the market by owners Punch Taverns leading to fears it will be closed or changed beyond recognition

  • Learn more about youth elections

    YOUNG people from Malvern are invited to take part in the next phase of this year's Worcestershire Youth Cabinet and United Kingdom Youth Parliament elections. Worcestershire County Council is holding a series of special candidate information evenings

  • Taking to the waves

    SURFER Gareth John will be taking to the waves later this month when he competes in the British Kneeboard Championships. Kneeboarding is just like normal surfing except that surfers stay on their knees on the board and Gareth, who has been enjoying

  • Eldersfield

    AN enjoyable evening with interesting and old cine features enjoyed by the audience resulting in £160 being raised for Eldersfield Church funds. Thank you to all who supported.

  • Birtsmorton

    PLEASE note no service at Birtsmorton this Sunday. Service of Remembrance will be held at All Saints Hollybush, arrive early to be sure of a seat. Sunday, October 31 evening, once again saw a packed church for our Memorial Service. A truly moving and

  • Berrow

    ON Saturday, November 6 (with your help) a Jumble Sale is being held at Berrow Village Hall to raise funds for Save the Children and hopefully contribute towards a local lad being able to attend The World Scout Jamboree in Sweden next Summer. Ryan has

  • Guarlford and Madresfield

    ON Sunday, October 31 morning the 4 in Faith Service was held at Guarlford Church when Reverend Sue Irwin led the service which included baptism. Baby Harry James Lockley and his three year old brother Samuel, from Nottinghamshire, were both baptised

  • Powick

    THERE was a good selection of goods to buy at bargain prices at the table top sale held on Saturday, October 30 in Powick Parish Hall, including toys, bric-a-brac, jewellery and crafts. The raffle was won by Karen Jenkins (chocs), Suzie Freely (wine),

  • Dental surgery in running for awards

    A MALVERN dental surgery is celebrating after being shortlisted for the prestigious Dentistry Awards for the third year running. Beacon DentalCare, in Malvern Link, is in the running in two seperate categories - Best Practice and Best Team.

  • West Malvern

    WE'VE had Halloween and now, this weekend, its Guy Fawkes night and there are to be fireworks and a barbecue at the Brewers Arms on Saturday, November 6 at 7pm; I’m told all ages are welcome! On the evening of Tuesday, November 16, the West Malvern Garden

  • Bosbury

    MANY congratulations to Mark and Lesley Andrews of Townend Farm, who won the silver award in the West Midlands Heart of England – Holiday Cottage of the Year Competition. They only opened their luxury self-catering holiday cottage, The Corn Mill, on their

  • Jesus Christ Superstar

    IN 1972 Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar" exploded on to the West End stage. Musicals would never be the same again. Now this astonishing show is back. Rice and Lloyd Webber's famous rock opera highlights the political and

  • Gas plant decision with secretary of state

    A DECISION on whether a giant gas plant will be built in the open countryside to the south of the Malvern Hills is now in the hands of the secretary of state for the environment. Energy giant Network UK wants to build the pressure reduction installation

  • Lights of Love

    ST Richard’s Hospice will once again be holding a service for its Lights of Love campaign in Great Malvern Priory. The annual campaign allows people to dedicate a light to someone special in exchange for a donation to the hospice’s work. The main

  • Today's events

    Wednesday Drawing and watercolour classes with Martin Kelly at Tiger Arts, 271 Worcester Road, Malvern Link. 10am & 7pm. £10. 01684 565635. Hatha Yoga at The Inner Place, Homend Mews, Ledbury. 6.15pm. £5.50 in advance. 07828 032643. Oasis in Malvern

  • Echoes from the past

    100 years ago. The Foley institute, Poolbrook, has now been lighted with gas, and new matting covers the uninviting floor. The new illumination and carpeting have wrought a great change, the Institute having been turned into a cheerful and comfortable