A duo of talented software engineers are helping to keep the UK safe by taking on apprenticeships at a Malvern business. Based at Malvern Hills Science Park, IQHQ design and manufacture high tech military hardware and secure communication equipment for the Ministry of Defence to use in war zones.Reece Husselbee and Callum White are currently undert...

 Malvern Hills District Council welcomed children from two local primary schools to take part in a fun-filled day of activities to learn about democracy. The two separate sessions saw children from St Matthias School and St Joseph's School talk to councillors and officers at the council house about citizenship and democracy before holding a de...

 Residents are being urged to lookout for their annual voter registration reminder which will be dropping through letterboxes over the next few weeks. Letters have been sent to every household across Malvern Hills District as part of the annual canvass of electors. The letter contains details of everyone who is registered to vote at a particul...

An action plan is being drawn up to set Malvern Hills District on the path to becoming carbon neutral after a climate emergency was declared by councillors. At a Council meeting on Tuesday (23 July) councillors backed a motion put forward by Cllr John Raine, responsible for environmental services on Malvern Hills District Council, to move as quickl...

Work to revamp the play area in Priory Park has been delayed after the chosen contractor dropped out of the project.Malvern Hills District Council had hoped the £500,000 scheme would be completed in time for the start of the school summer holidays. The proposals included playable water fountains, a slide, trampoline and balancing equipment.Attempts...

The popular Malvern Hills Letterboxing challenge is returning to the district to encourage children and families to enjoy the outdoors.Letterboxing is an orienteering challenge where participants use a notebook with clues and a free map to find 25 rubber stamps hidden in letterboxes across the hills.Created by Malvern Hills District Council in part...

Nearly 200 people joined together to celebrate the district's outstanding sporting success at the Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards last night (Thursday).The ninth annual event, which was held on 11 July at The Bank House Hotel in Bransford, recognised the area's best sports men and women, as well as the commitment of the volunteers an...

 A new four-week 'Couch to 2km' programme is set to encourage children across the Malvern Hills district to get active through running. At just £15, the course aims to motivate children aged 7 to 11 to build fitness, stamina and confidence in a social environment.Accompanied by a parent or guardian, the children will meet at The Cob House Coun...

 Some of the district's best sports men and women will come together to celebrate their achievements at this year's prestigious Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards. The ninth annual event, which will be held on Thursday, 11 July, at The Bank House Hotel in Bransford, recognises sporting success as well as the commitment of the volun...

Upton Tourist Information and Heritage Centre is seeking friendly volunteers who can spare a couple of hours a week to help out. Located in the oldest surviving building in Upton - The Pepperpot on Church Street - it is open throughout the year to welcome visitors to the Town.The centre provides a wealth of information on the area's attractions, ev...

Youngsters and adults across the Malvern Hills district will have the chance to learn all the skills they need to ride a bike safely with the 'Bikeability' programme.The nationally accredited course, also known as the 21st Century Cycling Proficiency programme, aims to develop better and safer cycling habits.The sessions will be available to both a...

 Malvern Hills District Council has shown its support by raising a flag to mark the lead-up to Armed Forces Day. Today (Tuesday), Cllr Dean Clarke, Chairman of the Council, raised the flag above the Council House to recognise the contribution made by all military communities past and present.This year, Armed Forces Day will be held on Saturday...

 Councillors from Malvern Hills District and Wychavon District Councils have met with First Bus to discuss the future of services in both districts. The meeting followed the announcement by FirstGroup that First Bus will be separating from the company, by sale or other means.Nigel Eggleton, Managing Director of First Midlands, met with council...

 People around the world now have the chance to hear from inspiring local thought leaders through a series of free videos filmed at a recent TEDxMalvern event. The evening, which was held at the Coach House Theatre on 24 April, featured a line-up of fantastic live speakers, screenings of informative TED Talks and offered a chance for guests to...

 Around 20 Morgan cars took to the roads across Worcestershire to celebrate the re-launch of the historic Elgar Route. The route, which was re-launched on Thursday (30 May) is a 37-mile journey around the Malverns and Worcestershire which follows in the footsteps of the legendary composer, Sir Edward Elgar.People can drive, cycle and take in w...

From car exhausts and chairs to a golf club and even underpants, more than 150 bags of rubbish were collected during litter picks across the Malvern Hills district. As part of the Great British Spring Clean Campaign, Malvern Hills District Council worked with various partners during March and April to recruit nearly 200 #LitterHeroes (including mor...

Dog owners from across the Malvern Hills are being encouraged to get 'walking and talking' at a Green Dog Walkers event next week.Organised by Malvern Hills District Council, the hour-long walk will be held from 1.30pm on Friday, 31 May, at St Wulstan's Local Nature Reserve, meeting in the car park.The event, held as part of National Walking Month,...

Visitors in Worcestershire will be able to drive, cycle and walk in the footsteps of legendary composer Sir Edward Elgar with the re-launch of an historic route.The Elgar Route is a sign-posted excursion through the countryside and the historic city of Worcester taking in the surroundings which inspired Worcestershire's most famous son to create hi...

Talented young athletes from across the Malvern Hills are being given the chance to win a £200 grant or a free gym membership for the year thanks to Freedom Leisure. Active Communities is excited to announce this year's ballot grant, where the winnings have been kindly donated by Malvern Splash.Groups are being encouraged to apply before Friday, 31...

Kickstart your day with the Couch to 5k programme in Malvern.The 12-week course, which will run from 6am to 7am from Thursday 6 June, will allow participants to take part before work.Couch to 5k is a national running initiative that has been designed to get people from the couch and gradually work up to running five kilometres in just 12 weeks.The ...