100 years ago

David Dudson, labourer, of no fixed abode, was brought up on a charge of refusing to perform his allotted task whilst an inmate of the Malvern casual ward on the 28th inst. Mr Chapman, master of the ward, said prisoner was admitted at 6pm on Friday and the next morning was set to break stones, which he refused to do. He was sentenced to seven days' hard labour. Malvern Gazette, November 3, 1905.

There is to be a public meeting in Dymock schoolroom on Monday evening next, November 13, at 7.30pm, to consider the formation of a miniature rifle club for Dymock and district, and all interested in this patriotic objective are invited to attend. Ledbury Free Press, November 7, 1905.

50 years ago

On the subject of birds, Lord Lieutenant Admiral Sir William Tennant, said: "I believe Britain is ceasing to be the sanctuary of warblers that it used to be. Many observers have noted fewer in recent years. One reason for this, I'm sure, is the unchecked increase in vermin, and principally the magpie and carrion crow. Malvern Gazette, November 4, 1955.

A 12-year-old Ledbury boy was sent to an approved school by the Juvenile Court on Thursday, for stealing a 10s 6d mouth organ from a local stationers. He asked for two further offences to be taken into consideration, including stealing of bar of chocolate from a cafe in New Street and a ballpoint pen and screwdriver from Woolworth's. Ledbury Reporter, November 4, 1955.

25 years ago

Proposals for a new fire station in Malvern can now go ahead. County councillors were told that problems over acquiring the site for the scheme - in Howsell Road, Malvern Link, near the existing fire station - have now been resolved. The scheme had been held up by the negotiations which have been going on between County Hall and British Rail, the owners of the site. Malvern Gazette, November 6, 1980.

Motorcycle training run by the county road safety office in Ledbury may have to cease during winter if a suitable training ground cannot be found. The course is currently based at the John Masefield High School, but cannot continue there at that time, because of the dark nights. Ledbury Reporter, November 6, 1980.