UNEMPLOYMENT in the Malvern Hills has bucked the national trend and fallen over the last three months. New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that, despite a slight increase in the last month, the number of people claiming jobseekers
SO far to date the collections from Birtsmorton and Hollybush for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal has raised £500. What a fantastic result. We are eagerly awaiting Castlemortons contribution. Mr and Mrs E Hill (Ted and June) thank everyone for their
THIS year's academic achievements at the Chase were again impressive, said head Kevin Peck at the school's speech day this afternoon(Wednesday, December 15). More than 68 per cent of GCSE students got five or more A*-C grades, and in a "superb" set
MALVERN Town Council's precept on the council tax will undergo a small increase in 2011/12. At a meeting on Tuesday evening, members voted unanimously to implement a budget which had been previously agreed by the council's finance and administration
SOME rail services to and from Malvern are set to be disrupted by a drivers’ strike next week. Drivers on London Midland trains will take strike action on Thursday, December 23 in a row over pay and conditions.
FAMOUS local views and landmarks provided the inspiration for a colourful new hanging that has taken pride of place in Malvern’s new community hospital. A host of instantly recognisable locations adorn the silk-foot silk decoration, which has been produced
A FARM shop at an alternative education centre near Malvern has just completed its first term. The Bridge Education Centre at Hanley Workshops, Hanley Swan, has 120 young people signed up for its courses on animal care and horticulture. Earlier this
MANY of us have a stereotypical image of a WI member, but there were certainly no twinsets and pearls at the meeting last week. More than 30 women turned up at the school on Thursday evening to hear about the proposed WI group and enjoy a glass of wine
THE Parish Hall raised approximately £600 at their recent Christmas Fair. Many thanks are due the committee and helpers, including Father Christmas and his elves, who made it a very jolly occasion, and to those who came along and supported the event.
A MALVERN man has been named the winner in a Santa look-a-like competition. Michael Pritchard won Destination Worcestershire’s search for a dead ringer for Father Christmas after receiving hundreds of votes. He was crowned as the county’s official
POLICE were called out on both Friday and Saturday evenings after disturbances outside a newly-opened town centre bar. Staff at the Foley Arms Hotel, which opened its doors the previous Tuesday, called police on Friday night after fighting broke out
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
