100 years ago

The usefulness of the clock on the tower of Great Malvern Station might be greatly increased if the GWR Company could see their way to light it at night. At present after dark it is impossible to distinguish the hands or the dial, and for all practical purposes the clock might as well be on top of the Beacon. At very little expense, the Company would confer a benefit not only on passengers, but on those residing in the vicinity. Malvern Gazette, April 17, 1903.

50 years ago

Sir Reginald Manningham-Buller QC, the Solicitor General, told the South Worcestershire Conser-vative spring rally at Upton-on-Severn that two problems were foremost in the minds of people today. One was what the budget held for us, the other was current affairs. Malvern Gazette, April 17, 1953.

Murder for love - this was the main theme of Ladies in Retire-ment, presented by Ledbury Amateur Dramatic Society on Wednesday and three successive evenings last week at the Camp Theatre, Ledbury. Large audiences, which flocked to the theatre each night, gave the play a most appreciative reception. It was probably the most dramatic and intriguing play the Society has ever put on. Ledbury Reporter, April 24, 1953.

25 years ago

Use of the Worcestershire Beacon as a weekday launch site for advanced hang glider pilots is under consideration by the Mal-vern Hills Conservators. The landing site would be at Park Farm, and with new equipment providing accuracy, the Malvern Hang Gliding Club and the National Hang Gliding Assoc-iation were confident that there would be no danger to members of the public. Malvern Gazette, April 20, 1978.

An appeal may have to be launched to raise funds for the repair of the spire of Ledbury Parish Church. The Parochial Church Council says there is great concern that the church could be faced with further, very substantial repairs in the near future. The chief worry is the spire itself, where rainwater is leaking in. Ledbury Reporter, April 20, 1978.