A PACKED public meeting burst into unanimous applause as Malvern Hills Conservators threw out a bid to open 24 acres of rural land for development. The hastily arranged special board meeting on Thursday was called for board members to consider
THE shared spa heritage of Malvern and its new Czech twin town of Marianske Lazne was celebrated during a visit to formally seal the partnership. During their visit to sign the twinning arrangement between the towns, the delegation from the Czech
POP sensation Cher Lloyd has already turned her attention to writing a second album, despite still riding high on the American release of her debut. The 19-year-old Malvern starlet bagged herself a top-10 hit with Sticks & Stones, peaking at
Harvest Festival was celebrated at St Mary’s Church, Longdon. The flower team had produced stunning displays of flowers and produce decorating every window. The choir performed two lovely anthems, Reverend Chris gave a topical sermon with his artwork
A KIND-hearted teenager has had her long locks lopped off in the name of charity. Fifteen-year-old Kathryn Pratt, of Malvern, is donating her 12-inch ponytail to the Little Princess Trust, which provides wigs for children who have lost their hair
MESSY Church was held for the first time at St James’ Church when 13 children with helpers explored some of the saints: St James, St Catherine after whom the Catherine Wheel is named, St Clement and St Francis of Assisi. Special thanks are due
COUNCILLORS in Upton are adopting an ambitious goal of making it “the best destination historic riverside town in the Three Counties”. Upton Town Council is looking to adopt a new mission statement, outlining its hopes and objectives for the town
A MAN drunkenly butted his terminally ill wife’s niece when she came to his house to assist with a domestic disturbance, a court was told. Daniel Sanders, of Albion Road, Malvern, had been out drinking to celebrate his 65th birthday on October
THE vice-president, Mary, opened the meeting and welcomed all those members present, following which everyone sang Jerusalem. The minutes of the previous meeting were read out, agreed and signed by the vice-president. Various notices were read
A POWICK couple have been told their 11-year-old son is not eligible for a free bus pass – because they live 300 yards inside the three mile limit. Michael Soley started at Christopher Whitehead Language College at St John’s, Worcester, this term
DREAMS of running the New York Marathon were blown for three runners in the wake of the devastation caused by hurricane Sandy. New York’s mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the race had been cancelled on Friday after the deadly superstorm ripped
THERE was a full house of former players and club members for a Sportsman’s Dinner at Ledbury RFC to launch the official history of the club 130 Years – A Game of Two Halves. The main event of the evening was a highly entertaining speech from Bill
