coronavirus Archives - The Malvern Observer

NEWS 6^th Jan, 2022

'Government prioritised new year parties over the health service' - Worcestershire doctor hits out at lack of restrictions in England

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2021

Worcestershire's first ever virtual WI launches this evening

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2021

Worcester Cathedral's bells to ring out tonight to show support for the NHS on its 73rd birthday

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2021

Shout out to Worcestershire's classroom 'stars' on National Thank a Teacher Day

NEWS 24^th Jun, 2021

REVEALED - Where Malvern's memorial woodland to those who lost their lives to Covid-19 will be created

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2021

New flexible rail tickets have now gone on sale which can save passengers hundreds of pounds each year

NEWS 12^th Jun, 2021

MP meets with Barclays Bank and customers to show strength of feeling about the Malvern branch closure

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2021

Callow End fund-raiser's fifth Malvern Hills walk in a row for St Richard's Hospice

NEWS 28^th May, 2021

Royal visit for Malvern company which has played key role in the development of the Covid vaccine

NEWS 21^st May, 2021

Childline volunteer from Malvern shocked to get long service award from renowned Brummie comedian Jasper Carrott

NEWS 23^rd May, 2021

Dads whose children attend New College Worcester to brave daring sky dive to raise funds for the school

NEWS 20^th May, 2021

MP to hold meeting with Barclays Bank over plans to shut Malvern branch

NEWS 20^th May, 2021

Worcester Cathedral launches new recovery fund appeal to help safeguard its future after the pandemic

NEWS 16^th May, 2021

Government's latest Covid restriction easing roadmap stage on May 17 - What people in England can do from tomorrow

NEWS 10^th May, 2021

Malvern's Jackson Family Funeral Director aims to 'open up difficult conversations' during Dying Matters Awareness Week

NEWS 7^th May, 2021

Malvern Hills College reopens so students can finish courses as meeting is held with union fighting for its future

NEWS 23^rd Apr, 2021

Pubs and restaurants across Malvern Hills district praised for their innovative reopening plans

NEWS 2^nd Apr, 2021

Malvern Theatres receives £328,000 from Government's Culture Recovery Fund to help it post-pandemic

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2021

No fooling you with our big 'Hex-clusive'

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2021

Worcestershire veterans to take part in military charity Stepway's outdoor project

NEWS 25^th Mar, 2021

Kempsey sign company Ocean Blue Graphics looks to the future

NEWS 11^th Mar, 2021

New rapid Covid testing centre to open at Malvern Library

NEWS

12^th Mar, 2021

Covid survivor saved by Alexandra Hospital staff calls for better pay deal for nurses

NEWS 11^th Mar, 2021

Malvern, Tenbury and Upton residents asked to 'store rubbish at home' after visitor increase at recycling centres

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2021

REVEALED - When Malvern and Worcester's JD Wetherspoon pubs will reopen

NEWS 3^rd Mar, 2021

Malvern photographer 'looking forward' with latest stunning shots

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2021

Worcestershire's hospitals 'overwhelmed' by help and support from the public during the Covid-19 pandemic

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2021

Malvern's Three Counties Showground set to open as a Covid-19 vaccination centre

NEWS 19^th Feb, 2021

Historic Powick church one of five across Worcestershire to be awarded funding for repairs

NEWS 18^th Feb, 2021

MP Harriett Baldwin looking for an apprentice to join her Malvern team

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2021

Donation of 42 laptops will 'make huge difference' to Dyson Perrins students' lockdown learning

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2021

Firefighters offering Malvern, Tenbury and Upton community groups, clubs and societies free safety session on their virtual meetings

NEWS 11^th Feb, 2021

Rushwick dance teacher's drive to fund online sessions for children with special needs

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2021

Malvern businesses can get online help at free webinar

NEWS 8^th Feb, 2021

'Anyone 70 or over who has not yet been offered a Covid jab urged to contact the NHS or their GP' - Hancock

NEWS 7^th Feb, 2021

Brandsford-based Sexual Assualt Referral Centre here for those who need it

NEWS 4^th Feb, 2021

Worcestershire County Councillor urges Government to stick to its plan and ignore pleas from 'jump the queue' groups

NEWS 29^th Jan, 2021

Hopes for Malvern to become 'green tourism destination' as Covid-19 and Brexit change leisure habits

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2021

West Mercia Police warning over scam NHS Vaccine email after more than 1,000 incidents in 24 hours

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2021

Malvern tech firm hopes other firms joins it in raising domestic abuse awareness

NEWS

23^rd Jan, 2021

VIDEO - We go behind the scenes at Hereford and Worcestershire's new vaccination centre at Bromsgrove's Artrix

NEWS 22^nd Jan, 2021

Bromsgrove's Artrix set to open as Worcestershire's first Covid-19 Vaccination Centre

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2021

Malvern Council's revised Five Year Plan aimed at helping the district come back stronger from Covid-19

NEWS

24^th Jan, 2021

VIDEO - Worcestershire Young Poet Laureate's powerful film captures the sadness and uncertainty of life in the pandemic

NEWS 23^rd Jan, 2021

Natural space to be created in Malvern District to remember those who died of Covid-19 and key workers

NEWS 20^th Jan, 2021

New Powick essential shop at horticulture therapy centre to help villagers avoid Covid food miles

NEWS 19^th Jan, 2021

MP welcomes Supreme Court ruling which will help Malvern firms with pandemic insurance claims

NEWS 19^th Jan, 2021

Worcestershire County Council grant helps Malvern's DronePrep take on new recruit Emily

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2021

Three new officers for Malvern as 24 Special Constables join West Mercia Police

NEWS 13^th Jan, 2021

'Do you have to go out?' Worcestershire Covid cases at the highest they have been since the start of the pandemic

NEWS 13^th Jan, 2021

Inspirational Malvern mum Carol Ann walks 60 miles for her 60th birthday to help feed world's poorest children

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2021

Great Malvern Farmers' Market 'cancelled until further notice'

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2021

Covid-19 latest - National Express to suspend all its coach services

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2021

Warning to Malvern, Tenbury and Upton residents over fake NHS vaccine scam texts

NEWS 6^th Jan, 2021

Malvern Hills District Council leader calls on residents to follow the rules to help defeat Covid-19

NEWS 5^th Jan, 2021

Worcestershire libraries reveal most borrowed books of 2020

NEWS 4^th Jan, 2021

All schools closed until February half-term as Prime Minister announces national lockdown for England

NEWS 31^st Dec, 2020

2020 Review – We reveal Malvern’s best-read stories over the past 12 months

NEWS 30^th Dec, 2020

BREAKING: Pubs and restaurants to close as Worcestershire moves into tier 3

NEWS 29^th Dec, 2020

Organiser of illegal rave in Malvern fined £10k over Covid-19 restrictions breach

NEWS 24^th Dec, 2020

'So many acts of kindness in a difficult year' - Christmas message from the Mayor of Malvern

NEWS 24^th Dec, 2020

'Volunteers, NHS support and Clap for our Carers was humbling' - Christmas Message from Malvern District Council Leader

NEWS

25^th Dec, 2020

Christmas calm descends on Malvern care homes with festive Namaste

NEWS 22^nd Dec, 2020

Malvern Hills District Council, schools and partners working together to ensure families do not go hungry over Christmas

NEWS 19^th Dec, 2020

Late-night shopping and Christmas shop window trails in Malvern, Upton and Tenbury

NEWS 17^th Dec, 2020

GPs starting to roll-out Covid vaccine across Worcestershire

NEWS 15^th Dec, 2020

Public Health Christmas tree at Worcester Cathedral will thank our Covid heroes

NEWS 13^th Dec, 2020

Businesses in Malvern's Poolbrook Road want people to know they are open, despite highway closure

NEWS 12^th Dec, 2020

Malvern, Tenbury and Upton residents urged to take part in first ever national Christingle service

NEWS 11^th Dec, 2020

Worcestershire's Covid vaccination programme set to get under way

NEWS 10^th Dec, 2020

Mental health nurse calls on Worcestershire residents to join mass doorstep Christmas carols singalong

NEWS 4^th Dec, 2020

'Save Our Students Task Force' launched in a bid to rescue Malvern College from closure

NEWS 30^th Nov, 2020

Shock and anger - Malvern Hills College set to close and be sold off

NEWS 26^th Nov, 2020

Worcester Cathedral handed almost £250,000 to safeguard its future

NEWS 25^th Nov, 2020

New walk-through Covid test centre opens in Malvern

NEWS 23^rd Nov, 2020

Covid advisors now out on the streets of Malvern to offer a helping hand

NEWS 21^st Nov, 2020

District Council launches 'Reassuringly Local' campaign urging shoppers to support Malvern Hills businesses during lockdown

NEWS

20^th Nov, 2020

Malvern Joggers' 2021 calendar to raise funds for Acorns Children's Hospice

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2020

'Keep up the good work!' - Mid-lockdown message about Covid cases from Worcestershire's Director of Public Health

NEWS 14^th Nov, 2020

Free parking at Malvern Hills Council's car parks from December 1 to Christmas

NEWS 12^th Nov, 2020

Malvern and Upton funeral directors named UK Business Hero for going the extra mile during Coronavirus pandemic

NEWS 7^th Nov, 2020

Watch Malvern's Remembrance Sunday commemoration live online

NEWS 7^th Nov, 2020

Rallying call for Malvern residents to 'give what they can' to district's Covid recovery causes

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2020

Malvern, Tenbury and Upton libraries to remain open during lockdown

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2020

Malvern Hills District Council leader's rallying call for community to come together during second lockdown

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2020

Tenbury pool making a splash after community-led revamp

NEWS 1^st Nov, 2020

Audiences could soon be back at Tenbury's historic Regal Theatre

NEWS 1^st Nov, 2020

Malvern and Tenbury food banks and groups helping the vulnerable get £54,000 cash boost

NEWS 31^st Oct, 2020

Children and young people across Bromsgrove and Droitwich urged to 'stay safe' and 'be thoughtful' this Halloween

NEWS 27^th Oct, 2020

Malvern Travel Agents launches 'Ask Us' campaign to reassure travellers wanting to head abroad

NEWS 25^th Oct, 2020

Puddle Ducks swimming sessions for youngsters start up again in Malvern

NEWS 25^th Oct, 2020

Malvern coffee shop providing free packed lunches for children who need them over half-term

NEWS 24^th Oct, 2020

Rallying call to Malvern's football fans to donate to town's foodbank as clubs set up collection points

NEWS 25^th Oct, 2020

Council urging Malvern, Tenbury and Upton residents to support Poppy Appeal and hold doorstep silence on Remembrance Sunday

NEWS 23^rd Oct, 2020

Our comprehensive guide to half-term and Halloween activities across Worcestershire, Birmingham and the West Midlands

NEWS 22^nd Oct, 2020

Worcester Live - which runs the Swan Theatre and Huntingdon Hall - scoops £244,000 Covid recovery cash

NEWS 20^th Oct, 2020

Families can now visit their loved ones again in Malvern, Tenbury and Upton care homes

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2020

Covid contingency plan in place as Great Malvern Christmas Festival is cancelled

NEWS 18^th Oct, 2020

Social distance warning issued to Worcestershire parents on school run

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2020

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'Government prioritised new year parties over the health service' - Worcestershire doctor hits out at lack of restrictions in England

Worcestershire's first ever virtual WI launches this evening

Worcester Cathedral's bells to ring out tonight to show support for the NHS on its 73rd birthday

Shout out to Worcestershire's classroom 'stars' on National Thank a Teacher Day

REVEALED - Where Malvern's memorial woodland to those who lost their lives to Covid-19 will be created

New flexible rail tickets have now gone on sale which can save passengers hundreds of pounds each year

MP meets with Barclays Bank and customers to show strength of feeling about the Malvern branch closure

Callow End fund-raiser's fifth Malvern Hills walk in a row for St Richard's Hospice

Royal visit for Malvern company which has played key role in the development of the Covid vaccine

Childline volunteer from Malvern shocked to get long service award from renowned Brummie comedian Jasper Carrott

Dads whose children attend New College Worcester to brave daring sky dive to raise funds for the school

MP to hold meeting with Barclays Bank over plans to shut Malvern branch

Worcester Cathedral launches new recovery fund appeal to help safeguard its future after the pandemic

Government's latest Covid restriction easing roadmap stage on May 17 - What people in England can do from tomorrow

Malvern's Jackson Family Funeral Director aims to 'open up difficult conversations' during Dying Matters Awareness Week

Malvern Hills College reopens so students can finish courses as meeting is held with union fighting for its future

Pubs and restaurants across Malvern Hills district praised for their innovative reopening plans

Malvern Theatres receives £328,000 from Government's Culture Recovery Fund to help it post-pandemic

No fooling you with our big 'Hex-clusive'

Worcestershire veterans to take part in military charity Stepway's outdoor project

Kempsey sign company Ocean Blue Graphics looks to the future

New rapid Covid testing centre to open at Malvern Library

Covid survivor saved by Alexandra Hospital staff calls for better pay deal for nurses

Malvern, Tenbury and Upton residents asked to 'store rubbish at home' after visitor increase at recycling centres

REVEALED - When Malvern and Worcester's JD Wetherspoon pubs will reopen

Malvern photographer 'looking forward' with latest stunning shots

Worcestershire's hospitals 'overwhelmed' by help and support from the public during the Covid-19 pandemic

Malvern's Three Counties Showground set to open as a Covid-19 vaccination centre

Historic Powick church one of five across Worcestershire to be awarded funding for repairs

MP Harriett Baldwin looking for an apprentice to join her Malvern team

Donation of 42 laptops will 'make huge difference' to Dyson Perrins students' lockdown learning

Firefighters offering Malvern, Tenbury and Upton community groups, clubs and societies free safety session on their virtual meetings

Rushwick dance teacher's drive to fund online sessions for children with special needs

Malvern businesses can get online help at free webinar

'Anyone 70 or over who has not yet been offered a Covid jab urged to contact the NHS or their GP' - Hancock

Brandsford-based Sexual Assualt Referral Centre here for those who need it

Worcestershire County Councillor urges Government to stick to its plan and ignore pleas from 'jump the queue' groups

Hopes for Malvern to become 'green tourism destination' as Covid-19 and Brexit change leisure habits

West Mercia Police warning over scam NHS Vaccine email after more than 1,000 incidents in 24 hours

Malvern tech firm hopes other firms joins it in raising domestic abuse awareness

VIDEO - We go behind the scenes at Hereford and Worcestershire's new vaccination centre at Bromsgrove's Artrix

Bromsgrove's Artrix set to open as Worcestershire's first Covid-19 Vaccination Centre

Malvern Council's revised Five Year Plan aimed at helping the district come back stronger from Covid-19

VIDEO - Worcestershire Young Poet Laureate's powerful film captures the sadness and uncertainty of life in the pandemic

Natural space to be created in Malvern District to remember those who died of Covid-19 and key workers

New Powick essential shop at horticulture therapy centre to help villagers avoid Covid food miles

MP welcomes Supreme Court ruling which will help Malvern firms with pandemic insurance claims

Worcestershire County Council grant helps Malvern's DronePrep take on new recruit Emily

Three new officers for Malvern as 24 Special Constables join West Mercia Police

'Do you have to go out?' Worcestershire Covid cases at the highest they have been since the start of the pandemic

Inspirational Malvern mum Carol Ann walks 60 miles for her 60th birthday to help feed world's poorest children

Great Malvern Farmers' Market 'cancelled until further notice'

Covid-19 latest - National Express to suspend all its coach services

Warning to Malvern, Tenbury and Upton residents over fake NHS vaccine scam texts

Malvern Hills District Council leader calls on residents to follow the rules to help defeat Covid-19

Worcestershire libraries reveal most borrowed books of 2020

All schools closed until February half-term as Prime Minister announces national lockdown for England

2020 Review – We reveal Malvern’s best-read stories over the past 12 months

BREAKING: Pubs and restaurants to close as Worcestershire moves into tier 3

Organiser of illegal rave in Malvern fined £10k over Covid-19 restrictions breach

'So many acts of kindness in a difficult year' - Christmas message from the Mayor of Malvern

'Volunteers, NHS support and Clap for our Carers was humbling' - Christmas Message from Malvern District Council Leader

Christmas calm descends on Malvern care homes with festive Namaste

Malvern Hills District Council, schools and partners working together to ensure families do not go hungry over Christmas

Late-night shopping and Christmas shop window trails in Malvern, Upton and Tenbury

GPs starting to roll-out Covid vaccine across Worcestershire

Public Health Christmas tree at Worcester Cathedral will thank our Covid heroes

Businesses in Malvern's Poolbrook Road want people to know they are open, despite highway closure

Malvern, Tenbury and Upton residents urged to take part in first ever national Christingle service

Worcestershire's Covid vaccination programme set to get under way

Mental health nurse calls on Worcestershire residents to join mass doorstep Christmas carols singalong

'Save Our Students Task Force' launched in a bid to rescue Malvern College from closure

Shock and anger - Malvern Hills College set to close and be sold off

Worcester Cathedral handed almost £250,000 to safeguard its future

New walk-through Covid test centre opens in Malvern

Covid advisors now out on the streets of Malvern to offer a helping hand

District Council launches 'Reassuringly Local' campaign urging shoppers to support Malvern Hills businesses during lockdown

Malvern Joggers' 2021 calendar to raise funds for Acorns Children's Hospice

'Keep up the good work!' - Mid-lockdown message about Covid cases from Worcestershire's Director of Public Health