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4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 6^th Jan, 2022

'Government prioritised new year parties over the health service' - Worcestershire doctor hits out at lack of restrictions in England

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2021

Worcestershire's first ever virtual WI launches this evening

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2021

Worcester Cathedral's bells to ring out tonight to show support for the NHS on its 73rd birthday

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2021

Shout out to Worcestershire's classroom 'stars' on National Thank a Teacher Day

NEWS 24^th Jun, 2021

REVEALED - Where Malvern's memorial woodland to those who lost their lives to Covid-19 will be created

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2021

New flexible rail tickets have now gone on sale which can save passengers hundreds of pounds each year

NEWS 12^th Jun, 2021

MP meets with Barclays Bank and customers to show strength of feeling about the Malvern branch closure

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2021

Callow End fund-raiser's fifth Malvern Hills walk in a row for St Richard's Hospice

NEWS 28^th May, 2021

Royal visit for Malvern company which has played key role in the development of the Covid vaccine

NEWS 21^st May, 2021

Childline volunteer from Malvern shocked to get long service award from renowned Brummie comedian Jasper Carrott

NEWS 23^rd May, 2021

Dads whose children attend New College Worcester to brave daring sky dive to raise funds for the school

NEWS 20^th May, 2021

MP to hold meeting with Barclays Bank over plans to shut Malvern branch

NEWS 20^th May, 2021

Worcester Cathedral launches new recovery fund appeal to help safeguard its future after the pandemic

NEWS 16^th May, 2021

Government's latest Covid restriction easing roadmap stage on May 17 - What people in England can do from tomorrow

NEWS 10^th May, 2021

Malvern's Jackson Family Funeral Director aims to 'open up difficult conversations' during Dying Matters Awareness Week

NEWS 7^th May, 2021

Malvern Hills College reopens so students can finish courses as meeting is held with union fighting for its future

NEWS 23^rd Apr, 2021

Pubs and restaurants across Malvern Hills district praised for their innovative reopening plans

NEWS 2^nd Apr, 2021

Malvern Theatres receives £328,000 from Government's Culture Recovery Fund to help it post-pandemic

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2021

No fooling you with our big 'Hex-clusive'

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2021

Worcestershire veterans to take part in military charity Stepway's outdoor project

NEWS 25^th Mar, 2021

Kempsey sign company Ocean Blue Graphics looks to the future

NEWS 11^th Mar, 2021

New rapid Covid testing centre to open at Malvern Library

12^th Mar, 2021

Covid survivor saved by Alexandra Hospital staff calls for better pay deal for nurses

NEWS 11^th Mar, 2021

Malvern, Tenbury and Upton residents asked to 'store rubbish at home' after visitor increase at recycling centres

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2021

REVEALED - When Malvern and Worcester's JD Wetherspoon pubs will reopen

NEWS 3^rd Mar, 2021

Malvern photographer 'looking forward' with latest stunning shots

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2021

Worcestershire's hospitals 'overwhelmed' by help and support from the public during the Covid-19 pandemic

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2021

Malvern's Three Counties Showground set to open as a Covid-19 vaccination centre

NEWS 19^th Feb, 2021

Historic Powick church one of five across Worcestershire to be awarded funding for repairs

NEWS 18^th Feb, 2021

MP Harriett Baldwin looking for an apprentice to join her Malvern team

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2021

Donation of 42 laptops will 'make huge difference' to Dyson Perrins students' lockdown learning

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2021

Firefighters offering Malvern, Tenbury and Upton community groups, clubs and societies free safety session on their virtual meetings

NEWS 11^th Feb, 2021

Rushwick dance teacher's drive to fund online sessions for children with special needs

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2021

Malvern businesses can get online help at free webinar

NEWS 8^th Feb, 2021

'Anyone 70 or over who has not yet been offered a Covid jab urged to contact the NHS or their GP' - Hancock

NEWS 7^th Feb, 2021

Brandsford-based Sexual Assualt Referral Centre here for those who need it

NEWS 4^th Feb, 2021

Worcestershire County Councillor urges Government to stick to its plan and ignore pleas from 'jump the queue' groups

NEWS 29^th Jan, 2021

Hopes for Malvern to become 'green tourism destination' as Covid-19 and Brexit change leisure habits

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2021

West Mercia Police warning over scam NHS Vaccine email after more than 1,000 incidents in 24 hours

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2021

Malvern tech firm hopes other firms joins it in raising domestic abuse awareness

23^rd Jan, 2021

VIDEO - We go behind the scenes at Hereford and Worcestershire's new vaccination centre at Bromsgrove's Artrix

NEWS 22^nd Jan, 2021

Bromsgrove's Artrix set to open as Worcestershire's first Covid-19 Vaccination Centre

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2021

Malvern Council's revised Five Year Plan aimed at helping the district come back stronger from Covid-19

24^th Jan, 2021

VIDEO - Worcestershire Young Poet Laureate's powerful film captures the sadness and uncertainty of life in the pandemic

NEWS 23^rd Jan, 2021

Natural space to be created in Malvern District to remember those who died of Covid-19 and key workers

NEWS 20^th Jan, 2021

New Powick essential shop at horticulture therapy centre to help villagers avoid Covid food miles

NEWS 19^th Jan, 2021

MP welcomes Supreme Court ruling which will help Malvern firms with pandemic insurance claims

NEWS 19^th Jan, 2021

Worcestershire County Council grant helps Malvern's DronePrep take on new recruit Emily

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2021

Three new officers for Malvern as 24 Special Constables join West Mercia Police

NEWS 13^th Jan, 2021

'Do you have to go out?' Worcestershire Covid cases at the highest they have been since the start of the pandemic

NEWS 13^th Jan, 2021

Inspirational Malvern mum Carol Ann walks 60 miles for her 60th birthday to help feed world's poorest children

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2021

Great Malvern Farmers' Market 'cancelled until further notice'

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2021

Covid-19 latest - National Express to suspend all its coach services

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2021

Warning to Malvern, Tenbury and Upton residents over fake NHS vaccine scam texts

NEWS 6^th Jan, 2021

Malvern Hills District Council leader calls on residents to follow the rules to help defeat Covid-19

NEWS 5^th Jan, 2021

Worcestershire libraries reveal most borrowed books of 2020

NEWS 4^th Jan, 2021

All schools closed until February half-term as Prime Minister announces national lockdown for England

NEWS 31^st Dec, 2020

2020 Review – We reveal Malvern’s best-read stories over the past 12 months

NEWS 30^th Dec, 2020

BREAKING: Pubs and restaurants to close as Worcestershire moves into tier 3

NEWS 29^th Dec, 2020

Organiser of illegal rave in Malvern fined £10k over Covid-19 restrictions breach

NEWS 24^th Dec, 2020

'So many acts of kindness in a difficult year' - Christmas message from the Mayor of Malvern

NEWS 24^th Dec, 2020

'Volunteers, NHS support and Clap for our Carers was humbling' - Christmas Message from Malvern District Council Leader

25^th Dec, 2020

Christmas calm descends on Malvern care homes with festive Namaste

NEWS 22^nd Dec, 2020

Malvern Hills District Council, schools and partners working together to ensure families do not go hungry over Christmas

NEWS 19^th Dec, 2020

Late-night shopping and Christmas shop window trails in Malvern, Upton and Tenbury

NEWS 17^th Dec, 2020

GPs starting to roll-out Covid vaccine across Worcestershire

NEWS 15^th Dec, 2020

Public Health Christmas tree at Worcester Cathedral will thank our Covid heroes

NEWS 13^th Dec, 2020

Businesses in Malvern's Poolbrook Road want people to know they are open, despite highway closure

NEWS 12^th Dec, 2020

Malvern, Tenbury and Upton residents urged to take part in first ever national Christingle service

NEWS 11^th Dec, 2020

Worcestershire's Covid vaccination programme set to get under way

NEWS 10^th Dec, 2020

Mental health nurse calls on Worcestershire residents to join mass doorstep Christmas carols singalong

NEWS 4^th Dec, 2020

'Save Our Students Task Force' launched in a bid to rescue Malvern College from closure

NEWS 30^th Nov, 2020

Shock and anger - Malvern Hills College set to close and be sold off

NEWS 26^th Nov, 2020

Worcester Cathedral handed almost £250,000 to safeguard its future

NEWS 25^th Nov, 2020

New walk-through Covid test centre opens in Malvern

NEWS 23^rd Nov, 2020

Covid advisors now out on the streets of Malvern to offer a helping hand

NEWS 21^st Nov, 2020

District Council launches 'Reassuringly Local' campaign urging shoppers to support Malvern Hills businesses during lockdown

20^th Nov, 2020

Malvern Joggers' 2021 calendar to raise funds for Acorns Children's Hospice

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2020

'Keep up the good work!' - Mid-lockdown message about Covid cases from Worcestershire's Director of Public Health

NEWS 14^th Nov, 2020

Free parking at Malvern Hills Council's car parks from December 1 to Christmas

NEWS 12^th Nov, 2020

Malvern and Upton funeral directors named UK Business Hero for going the extra mile during Coronavirus pandemic

NEWS 7^th Nov, 2020

Watch Malvern's Remembrance Sunday commemoration live online

NEWS 7^th Nov, 2020

Rallying call for Malvern residents to 'give what they can' to district's Covid recovery causes

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2020

Malvern, Tenbury and Upton libraries to remain open during lockdown

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2020

Malvern Hills District Council leader's rallying call for community to come together during second lockdown

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2020

Tenbury pool making a splash after community-led revamp

NEWS 1^st Nov, 2020

Audiences could soon be back at Tenbury's historic Regal Theatre

NEWS 1^st Nov, 2020

Malvern and Tenbury food banks and groups helping the vulnerable get £54,000 cash boost

NEWS 31^st Oct, 2020

Children and young people across Bromsgrove and Droitwich urged to 'stay safe' and 'be thoughtful' this Halloween

NEWS 27^th Oct, 2020

Malvern Travel Agents launches 'Ask Us' campaign to reassure travellers wanting to head abroad

NEWS 25^th Oct, 2020

Puddle Ducks swimming sessions for youngsters start up again in Malvern

NEWS 25^th Oct, 2020

Malvern coffee shop providing free packed lunches for children who need them over half-term

NEWS 24^th Oct, 2020

Rallying call to Malvern's football fans to donate to town's foodbank as clubs set up collection points

NEWS 25^th Oct, 2020

Council urging Malvern, Tenbury and Upton residents to support Poppy Appeal and hold doorstep silence on Remembrance Sunday

NEWS 23^rd Oct, 2020

Our comprehensive guide to half-term and Halloween activities across Worcestershire, Birmingham and the West Midlands

NEWS 22^nd Oct, 2020

Worcester Live - which runs the Swan Theatre and Huntingdon Hall - scoops £244,000 Covid recovery cash

NEWS 20^th Oct, 2020

Families can now visit their loved ones again in Malvern, Tenbury and Upton care homes

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2020

Covid contingency plan in place as Great Malvern Christmas Festival is cancelled

NEWS 18^th Oct, 2020

Social distance warning issued to Worcestershire parents on school run

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2020

'Findings show people were failed when it came to Covid information during first wave' - Healthwatch Worcestershire