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Yahoo
5 days ago
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'Unsustainable' housing schemes for village rejected
TWO housing schemes for Lower Broadheath have been rejected. Plans had been put forward to build nine homes off Frenchlands Lane and seven homes in Peachley Lane. But both proposals have been turned down by Malvern Hills District Council. Planners said the Frenchlands Lane scheme would cause 'harm' to the setting of nearby Christ Church - a landmark in the village. Lower Broadheath Parish Council said the homes would represent 'over development' of the site and are 'not required to satisfy local housing need'. 'The development is unsustainable, with access from a single-track road with no footway or passing places,' parish councillors said. 'Because of its location in open countryside and the need to remove established hedges it is considered that the proposals would have a detrimental impact on the biodiversity of the site.' Neighbours said the area was already busy and adding more homes - and therefore cars - would be dangerous for children. The Peachley Lane plans were turned down by the district council's northern area planning committee, despite being recommended for approval by officers. The proposal had attracted more than 40 objections from villagers, who had raised concerns Lower Broadheath was being turned into a small town. Read more DOGE asked to pay for food laid on during council visit Is Worcestershire's environment chief a climate change denier? 500 people sign petition calling for changes to junction Clare Jennings said: 'The proposed development threatens the rural character of Lower Broadheath, encroaching upon green spaces and agricultural land. The loss of these areas not only diminishes the village's aesthetic appeal but also impacts local biodiversity and contributes to environmental degradation.' She also said there were 'serious safety concerns' about the site being accessed from Peachley Lane and the potential for increased crime. Heather Dudfield said: 'Our village has recently had a large development on it and further development will take away from the village feeling and make it a suburb of Worcester, rather than village. 'It is very disappointing to see new build houses being hastily constructed on precious green land, rather than developing disused sites around the county.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Village pub's annual dog show brings lots of laughs despite rain
THERE were lots of laughs at a pub as villagers came together for its annual dog show. Dogs of all shapes and sizes were entered into a variety of categories at the Fox and Hounds in Lulsley, near Worcester, including waggiest tail, best trick, best presented and judges' favourite. This year marked the pub's eighth dog show, which has got bigger each year. Despite the rain, all tables in the beer garden were taken up by competitors of all ages, alongside their four-legged friends. "This is the eighth year we've done it. It gets bigger and bigger each year, apart from this year because of the weather," said manager Tom Clarke. READ MORE: Food and Vikings bring Droitwich park to life for festival READ MORE: Families flock to fun-filled day at park despite wind READ MORE: Opening dates confirmed for picturesque confetti flower field "It's not Crufts or anything. Sometimes you go to these dog shows at village fetes and things and it's really competitive and not fun. "It's a couple of quid. You can have a bit of a laugh, beer and pizza - what more do you want?" Jayne Symonds and daughter Hannah Gilks have become regular competitors over the years, with their cocker spaniels Ralph and Ted. "We come every year, it's good fun," Ms Symonds said. "We've entered them into lots of categories." Councillor Sarah Rouse, who represents Alfrick, Leigh and Rushwick on Malvern Hills District Council, also came along with her dog Chip. She said: "It's always been a great community event, it gets loads of people together. "It's nice to see all the dogs and it's really good fun." The show kicked off with the best presented category, won by cocker spaniel Ted who donned a multicoloured vest. Next up was the dog and owner lookalike category, with one owner wearing ears and a matching hoodie to win. The matching hoodie was a hit with the judges, meaning lurcher Romeo took first place. One of the most successful competitors was Ronan, who took home prizes for being the best pup - a category for dogs under two - and judges' favourite.
BBC News
15-03-2025
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Focus on future as Worcestershire town twins with war-torn city
A twinning partnership between Malvern and a city in war-torn Ukraine has been signed, with the first community event taking place this 400 people from Ukraine are living in Malvern, many from Korosten, with the aim of the agreement to build understanding and refugee Olha Kraievska came up with the idea, and a twinning agreement was signed in January by Malvern Town Council and Korosten City open day on Saturday, with entertainment, information and refreshments, is already at capacity, said organiser Elaine Lawson, but more activities are planned as both communities look to the future. Ms Kraievska, who works for Malvern Hills District Council, came to Malvern with other families fleeing the conflict in May father, an active member of the Korosten community, died last year and she has dedicated the project to his Lawson said, it was "massively important" for Ukraine to feel they were making progress and ties with the UK, and more widely across Europe, adding: "They need support at this awful time."She said the two communities could benefit from each other in different areas, including economy, tourism and education, and that the Ukrainian community was particularly interested in democratic processes within the Malvern local authorities. People who have left Ukraine are being supported by the council, Citizens Advice and community workers, and there are plans to provide mental health support, she Lawson also confirmed that talks are ongoing to bring school children from Korosten over to visit."We are twinning with a town in Ukraine – a country at war," Ms Lawon said. "But it's still definitely a two-way process. People are now at war but they are focusing on looking to the future. It's a resilient town and a resilient country."It's difficult for them," she said, adding that more people had died in Ukraine in recent days."[But] they still have the passion and the drive to be looking at rebuilding and moving forward." Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Narnia magic inspires Malvern Well Dressing Festival this year
Magical tales will inspire people dressing wells in the Malvern Hills for a festival to be held in to 45 wells will be decorated for the Malvern Well Dressing Festival and this year the theme is linked to the area's history of storytelling, magic and of the Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings and Rings, and the medieval classic Piers Plowman are thought to have been inspired by the local area, Malvern Hills District Council dressing organiser Phil Ironside said the festival was "an amazing celebration of water and of Malvern's water heritage". Also seen in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and other areas of England, the activity, described by the countryside charity the CPRE involves decorating wells with flower petals pressed into wooden frames packed with soaked decorations in Malvern have also used textiles and garlands - and models including a teapot in a previous display based on Alice in festival gets under way on May Day weekend and runs from Saturday 3 May to Sunday 11 May, with wells being dressed on 2 May, judging taking place on opening day and prize-giving on the Bank Holiday by the Malvern Spa Association, last year saw more than 800 people take part in decorating the wells and planned this year includes singing, blessings, dowser workshops and maypole and Morris Ironside said: "We can't wait to see what incredible creations the well dressers produce."People who want to take part can get in touch with the well dressing committee or visit the Malvern Well Dressing Facebook page. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
