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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Gavin and Stacey and Bad Education star to visit Evesham Theatre for show
GAVIN and Stacey star Mathew Horne is set to visit Worcestershire for a 'very special event' following the success of a previous show with another celebrity comedian. Evesham Live will welcome the comedian to The Theatre Barn, Bretforton, for a one-off evening where Mr Horne will discuss his life and career on Sunday, July 6. Keith Norledge, Evesham Live's Programmer, said: "After the recent success of a similar event with Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas, we've done it again. "We're talking all things Gavin and Stacey at this very special event with none other than its lead, Mathew Horne. "This is a great coup for us as, at present, this is just one of two shows scheduled to place." More: City boxer bumps into 'charming' promoter Eddie Hearn More: The tiny Worcestershire village that has become a magnet for the rich and famous Mr Horne will appear in front of a live audience for the first time since the Gavin and Stacey series finale, which aired on Christmas Day. Mr Norledge said: "We'll also of course be touching on Mathew's other work including his comedy work with Catherine Tate and his working relationship with James Cordon." Tickets for the show are £25 and can be purchased from or at Johnsons, 91 High Street, Evesham.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
"She is a wonderful dog" - Labrador transforms owner's life
Dogs Trust Evesham has shared the heartwarming story of Queenie the Labrador, who has transformed her owner's life. The charity has used the tale of the rescue dog to highlight the positive impact of canine companions during Loneliness Awareness Week. Statistics show that 96 per cent of dog owners believe having a dog benefits their mental health. Almost nine in 10 people say that owning a dog makes them more active, while more than half say it reduces their social isolation. The charity shared the story of Queenie, who was given a second chance at happiness when Stephen Thompson rehomed her. Mr Thompson said: "As soon as I saw her, I knew Queenie was the girl for us. "We were told that she was a stray who had been through a bad time recently and was a little shy, but we were more than happy to let her get to know us slowly with a few visits. "Before Queenie arrived, I didn't get out of the house much other than to jump in the car to the supermarket, and I would always find people avoiding me, probably due to my burly appearance. "But Queenie has changed my life. "She has given me a reason to leave the house, and her walks have helped me lose weight and find a new outlook on life. "People are coming up to me to chat and ask about her, which has been a great way to find common ground with new people. "She is a wonderful dog who has brought our whole family together and has made a huge impact on all of us." Dogs Trust hopes that happy rehoming stories like Queenie's will help break down the stigma and encourage people to have open conversations about loneliness. The charity is open to the public on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. Appointments are not necessary to meet dogs looking for homes, get advice, or apply to adopt. Finding the perfect match can take anything from a few weeks to several months. Dogs Trust will work with you to find the right dog for you, however long it takes.
BBC News
09-06-2025
- BBC News
Worcestershire man to face trial after denying pensioner attack
A man has appeared in court following an attack on an 88-year-old man in Evesham, and will face trial later this year after he denied all Paskin, 40, of Murcot Turn, Broadway, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, criminal damage and was charged after an elderly man was attacked at Murcot Turn on 11 Paskin pleaded not guilty to all counts during a hearing at Worcester Crown Court. His trial was set for 27 October. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
09-06-2025
- BBC News
Evesham drugs raid sees man arrested and cash seized
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after a police raid at a property in swooped on the house in Gisborne Gardens at about 06:30 BST and seized Class A drugs, about £500 in cash, multiple mobile phones and weighing man was held on suspicion of possessing heroin with intent to Juliet Jeffrey, from West Mercia Police, said the early morning raid was carried out after concerns were raised in the community concerns over suspected drug dealing at the property. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
03-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
Prison officers told to wear body armour in high-security jails after attacks
Prison officers will be told to wear body armour in high-security prisons, the Government has announced, days after a staff member was seriously injured in a stabbing. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said prison officers would be told to wear body armour in settings at the highest categories of prisons in England and Wales, telling MPs it would apply to close supervision centres, separation centres and segregation units. It came as shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick repeated his warning that a prison officer could be killed unless stronger action is taken. The incident at HMP Long Lartin on Saturday was the latest in a series of attacks on prison officers in recent months. The staff member at the prison near Evesham, Worcestershire, had to undergo emergency surgery after being stabbed by an inmate and is now said to be in a stable condition. Meanwhile in May, Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana was accused of throwing boiling water at a prison officer through a cell door at HMP Belmarsh, causing minor injuries. A month previously, Manchester bomb plotter Hashem Abedi was moved to Belmarsh from HMP Frankland after allegedly throwing boiling cooking oil at three prison officers. Abedi was previously found guilty of attacking a prison officer in 2020. Ms Mahmood asked Jonathan Hall KC to lead an independent review into events at Frankland in County Durham, which will examine whether current protection for prison officers is sufficient. He will also evaluate whether separation centres, which are in place to manage the most dangerous prisoners, are fit for purpose. She told MPs on Tuesday: 'Today, I can announce I will mandate its use in close supervision centres, separation centres and segregation units in the high security estate. 'This is my initial response to the review, but I will set out further action on body armour in due course. 'When Jonathan Hall's independent review into the Frankland attack reports, I will take any further steps necessary to protect our brave staff.' Mr Jenrick told MPs he still fears for prison officers' safety, as he hit out at Rudakubana having access to 'treats' such as Pringles and Maltesers. He said: 'Brave prison officers are under attack if the Government doesn't act now. I'm warning once again that an officer will be killed on the Justice Secretary's watch. After the Southport killer Axel Rudakubana allegedly attacked an officer with boiling water, he is now bingeing on treats like Maltesers and Pringles. 'When will the Justice Secretary strip Rudakubana and monsters like him of these privileges and put them in solitary confinement, and when will she finally have the backs of all our brave prison officers by giving each and every one of them the protection that they need in the form of high-collar, stab-proof vests, not just a privileged view in the most limited circumstances?' Ms Mahmood said: 'Let me just give the shadow minister a much-needed education here because he appears not to know that under the Tory government, violence on staff in our prisons soared and experienced officers left in droves because of it. 'That is inheritance that I have received and that is the mess that this Government is clearing up. He will know I have already acted on suspending the use of self-cook facilities, I've got Jonathan Hall looking into the HMP Frankland attack, I've made the announcement on body armour, and I won't hesitate to take any further action, but unlike him I won't make, and I quote 'headline-grabbing measures', just for the sake of a headline.'
