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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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.
BBC News
13 hours ago
- BBC News
'Abhorrent' former West Mercia Police officer banned
A former West Mercia Police officer who admitted sexual assault has been banned from policingMark Slade, 50, pleaded guilty at Maidstone Magistrates' Court 25 September 2023 to five counts of sexual assault by touching while on a night out in the town in January that was based at the West Mercia Police headquarters in Hindlip, Worcestershire, when he committed the at a misconduct hearing on Friday, which concluded Slade would have been dismissed had he not already resigned, Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Jones said: "The actions of Mark Slade were abhorrent, and he has no place in policing." She added: "We expect the highest standards of our officers both on and off duty and he breached those standards in the most deplorable way."I'd like to thank our colleagues at Kent Police for pursuing the allegations against Slade and helping to get justice for the victims of his offences, who bravely came forward to report him."The actions of a small minority, like Mark Slade and others we have dismissed recently, erode the public's trust and confidence in policing. "The overwhelming majority of our officers and staff are trustworthy, hardworking and dedicated to serving the public during their times of greatest need."Slade was suspended by the force in February 2023, within 72 hours of his arrest by Kent Police, and resigned in September hearing found that Slade's crimes amounted to gross misconduct and seriously breached the standards of professional the outcome, Slade has been added to the College of Policing barred list, preventing him from working for a UK police service in the future. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Guardian
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Young nature writers appeal to all ages
I agree with Simon Barley that the Other lives obituaries lift our spirits (Letters, 24 June). So too does the monthly Young country diary. It's so good to know there are such enthusiastic and observant naturalists – and excellent writers – in the generations to SabbaghDefford, Worcestershire In Dining across the divide (22 June), Julian, 57, finds himself moving 'right' as he gets older and pays more taxes. There is no inevitability about this: I am 64 and the more taxes I pay, the more I'm aware of inequality, and move TaylorYork 'The 50 hottest books to read now', ran the web headline on your summer reading roundup (21 June). Wouldn't the 50 coolest books be more appropriate?James NyeEast Cowes, Isle of Wight Having your nose in a book is not always a good idea, Adrian Chiles (25 June). In 2002 in a Barcelona station, my husband left me to look for the left-luggage. When he came back, he asked where his rucksack was. It was a very good EvansRuthin, Denbighshire The welfare bill was opposed by many voters: listening to MPs and making changes isn't a major 'U-turn' (Report, 26 June), it is democracy at KarlsenWhitstable, Kent Have an opinion on anything you've read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.
BBC News
15 hours ago
- BBC News
Woman on A449 to Ledbury dies in three-vehicle crash
A motorcyclist has been killed in a three-vehicle crash, leading to a teenager's arrest on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. It happened on Thursday at about 21:30 BST on the A449 close to Chances Pitch and Colwall on the Herefordshire and Worcestershire rider, a woman in her 50s, was travelling on a black Kawasaki motorbike towards Ledbury when the crash occurred. The two other vehicles involved, travelling in the direction of Malvern, were a Silver VW Golf and a black Skoda -their drivers were not arrested 19-year-old is in custody while inquires continue, police say. The West Mercia force said it was keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or may have seen any of the vehicles prior to it. "We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have dash cam footage," a spokesperson said. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Confetti fields in Pershore primed for rush of Instagrammers
Insta-worthy confetti flower fields blooming with thousands of colourful delphiniums have opened to the public for another year, with organisers primed for visitors from across the Confetti Flower Field at Wyke Manor Estate in Pershore, Worcestershire, opens for just 10 days - until 6 July, when the flowers are harvested and turned into "petal paradise" is a magnet for those wanting to be pictured amongst the beautiful blooms, with tourists coming from as far as New Zealand, India, China and said the best time to get "instagrammable" shots was either midweek when it was quieter, first thing in the morning - or even in the pouring rain. "When it's raining, the rain brings out the vibrancy of the colours, they are all refreshed," said Jane Powell, the site's marketing flower field will open daily from 10:00 - 16:00 BST, with tickets priced at £9.95 per person. Ms Powell said she was "amazed" at how far people travelled to view the flowers in bloom and spoke of how one tourist had even taken a day trip from Norway."We had a call two weeks ago from a family visiting from the USA... They wanted to book a taxi [straight to the field] from the station," she added."It's a petal paradise." This year, organisers are also offering special sunset showings between 18:30 and 21:30 BST on 1 and 3 Powell advised photographers or influencers looking to get the perfect Instagram shot to visit early morning or at quieter periods for a "better experience"."The light is better first thing in the morning," she explained. "Beautiful vibrant colours, the flowers [that] have come into bloom are pink, purple, blue and creamy white."It's a riot of colour." Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
