THE Princess Royal will officially open a new home for young deafblind people in Malvern.

She will visit Tanglewood, on Albert Road South, on Friday, January 20.

Run by the charity Sense, the home was originally for older deafblind people. It will now accommodate up to seven youngsters and employ 21 staff.

Princess Anne will also be in Malvern for the National Pony Society's three-day summer championship show at the Three Counties Showground from August 2-4.