The Magazine for South Worcestershire and the Cotswolds
http://www.malverngazette.co.uk/ - 07/05/09 01:59:29 - 04/27/08 05:19:29
Village dubbed best in two counties
Updated 3:00pm Saturday 4th July 2009
HANLEY Swan has been named the winner of the Calor Herefordshire and Worcestershire Village of the Year Competition 2009 One of the organisers, Pauline Dumville, of organisers Community First, said: “Judges were impressed by the primary school, describing it as a hub of activity.
Students win award for anti-trafficking efforts
Updated 12:00pm Saturday 4th July 2009
STUDENTS from Year Ten at Newent Community School have been honoured with the Diana Certificate of Excellence Award.
Warning over bogus charity collector
Updated 11:00am Saturday 4th July 2009
Warning over HOUSEHOLDERS are being put on alert after a bogus caller pretended to be collecting for Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Artist's cycling pictures go on show
Updated 8:40am Saturday 4th July 2009
A WELL-known artist is teaming up with a town centre gallery to stage a very special exhibition.
Laureate to appear at Malvern school
Updated 8:10pm Friday 3rd July 2009
POET Laureate Carol Ann Duffy is coming to Malvern to perform a reading at the Chase school on Monday, July 6.
Home Secretary prosecution plan dropped
Updated 7:20pm Friday 3rd July 2009
PLANS for a private prosecution against former Home Secretary and ex-Malvern school girl Jacqui Smith alleging fraud over her second home expenses claims have been dropped.
Jailed campaigner wins right to appeal
Updated 2:42pm Friday 3rd July 2009
Malvern man's conviction arose from protests against Ledbury firm Sequani
Pupils enjoy jour de fete
Updated 12:20pm Friday 3rd July 2009
MALVERN Parish Primary pupils enjoyed a taste of French culture this week.
Village prepares for gypsy site fight
Updated 11:40am Friday 3rd July 2009
RESIDENTS are preparing to fight a new application to create a gypsy caravan site on the outskirts of their village.
Warehouse set to rise from the ashes
Updated 11:09am Friday 3rd July 2009
A FIRM whose warehouse in Malvern Link was razed by fire more than a year ago has applied for planning permission to replace it.
Jobs saved in car dealership takeover
Updated 5:00pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
TWO well-known local businessmen have stepped in to save a Malvern car dealership threatened with closure Brooklyn Ford, which had outlets in several Worcestershire towns, was recently placed in administration.
Orchard group welcomes sponsor
Updated 4:20pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
THE Colwall Orchard Group played host to one of its main sponsors this week, when National Trust orchard project officer Kate Merry paid a visit.
Life in Malvern is better than most places
Updated 3:50pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
THE health of people in Malvern is better than the average for the rest of England but they are more likely to be injured or die on the roads according to a national report.
School welcomes top author
Updated 3:00pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
HANLEY Castle High School played host to internationally-acclaimed author Nicola Morgan this week who was promoting her new book, “Deathwatch”.
Weather brings holiday feel to the town
Updated 2:10pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
HOT summer weather brought a holiday feel to the town this week with everyone making the most of the high temperatures.
West Midlands Ambulance plea
Updated 2:08pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
Due to significant increases in 999 calls throughout the region, West Midlands Ambulance Service is making an appeal to the public.
Many homes without power
Updated 10:54pm Wednesday 1st July 2009
Many homes in and around Malvern are currently without power.
New president urges more people to join their local Rotary Club
Updated 5:40pm Wednesday 1st July 2009
AN Alfrick man has urged more people to join their local Rotary Club after being named head of 55,000 members in the UK and Ireland.
Dozen gardens opening for charity
Updated 4:20pm Wednesday 1st July 2009
A DOZEN private gardens will be opened to members of the public this Sunday, including one with a very special water feature.
Plan for new home in garden
Updated 3:30pm Wednesday 1st July 2009
A NEW home could be built in the back garden of a property in Malvern Link.
Woman scratched policeman with fingernails
Updated 2:30pm Wednesday 1st July 2009
A WOMAN scratched a police officer with her fingernails while they tried to handcuff her during a domestic dispute.