100 years ago

The footpath between Warwick House and the Tudor Hotel which connects the Priory Road with the Wells Road is closed for repairs. It is obvious that the road is closed from the fact that the entrance is blocked by a five feet wall of brick, but in case anyone should feel a desire to climb over this, a thoughtful authority added the notice "This road is closed." Malvern Gazette, May 13, 1904.

William Brookes, of Putley, answered a charge of driving a vehicle without a light. Defendant at once admitted it, when the charge was read over, but explained that he was only going from his place to his brother's, a distance of about 300 yards, with a donkey and cart. He was fined 10 shillings. Ledbury Free Press, May 17, 1904.

50 years ago

For the first time since the war, Labour has won a seat on Malvern Urban Council. This week Mrs M V Ashwell, a former vice-chairman of the local Labour Party and secretary of the Party's Local Affairs Committee, successfully contested the Link Ward, where she defeated Mrs Lloyd Morris by 34 votes. This was a case of "third time lucky", for Mrs Ashwell has twice before contested Link seats, each time increasing her support. Malvern Gazette, May 14, 1954.

The Ledbury Swimming Baths have been opened for the season today, at a charge of sixpence for children and one shilling for adults. A number of improvements have been made, including more cubicles. "No need to worry about the cleanliness of the water," said Mr J F Lorimer, the town surveyor. Ledbury Reporter, May 14, 1954.

25 years ago

Malvern's newest cottage industry has sprung up in an electronic engineer's front room. Every stick of furniture has been removed so the rock group Moonshine can write, record, produce and even distribute its own 50-minute cassette album from the comfort of guitarist Paul White's home. Malvern Gazette, May 17, 1979.

Four Ledbury cyclists planned to attend a civic reception in Edinburgh yesterday, after completing a 340-mile ride to the Scottish capital. Grandfather Fred Ellis and his younger companions, Ken Lancett, Chris Bloise and Robert Davies left Ledbury early on Sunday morning, with overnight stops at Preston and Gretna Green. Ledbury Reporter, May 17, 1979.