100 years ago.

Newland choir boys gave their annual concert yesterday afternoon, in aid of the Universities Mission to Central Africa. There was a large gathering in the boardroom of the Beauchamp Charity, among the visitors being Countess Beauchamp.

Malvern Gazette, December 16, 1910.

The recent flooding of the main road at Windcross, Dymock, has caused a great loss to owners of property and the inhabitants of the district generally, who have had to wade through a foot of water to get to their employment.

Ledbury Guardian, December 17, 1910.

50 years ago.

A record number of 800 Christmas parcels, containing food seasonable gifts or tins of biscuits, and costing more than £400, is now being distributed by the Malverns Goodwill Christmas Tree Committee.

Malvern Gazette, December 16, 1960.

The proposal to convert the old Court House School, Southend, into flats, if implemented, will bring to an end the last of the private schools in the town itself. Court House was previously known as the Russell Endowed Middle Class Boys' School.

Ledbury Reporter, December 16, 1960.

25 years ago.

Hereford and Worcester County Council has announced plans to use Malvern's Tank Quarry for tipping in spite of a recent conservation and tree planting programme carried out by the Hills Conservators.

Malvern Gazette, December 20, 1985.

Ledbury Amateur Swimming Club is facing financial disaster after being told it must pay almost double what it has paid in the past for the hire of the pool.

Ledbury Reporter, December 20, 1985.