Upton-upon-severn News

Upton-upon-Severn triumphed over Malvern RFC's second team

Upton-upon-Severn RFC

Upton-upon-Severn go ten unbeaten against Malvern RFC

L-R: Linda Price, community builder at Malvern Hills District Council, Emma Hamer, county advisor at The National Farmers Union, Charlie Clive and Jane Clive, owners of Clive’s Fruit Farm

L-R: Linda Price, community builder at Malvern Hills District Council, Emma Hamer, county advisor at The National Farmers Union, Charlie Clive and Jane Clive, owners of Clive’s Fruit Farm

Free breakfast event for farming community in Upton

The Pepperpot Players will perform favourites from the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s

The Pepperpot Players will perform favourites from the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s

Retro Revival Party night at Upton Memorial Hall

L-R: Cllr Natalie McVey, Jessica Chadderton, Rob Tyler and Adele Hodges of Freedom Leisure at the Family Fun Open Day of Malvern Vale Community Centre

L-R: Cllr Natalie McVey, Jessica Chadderton, Rob Tyler and Adele Hodges of Freedom Leisure at the Family Fun Open Day of Malvern Vale Community Centre

Freedom Leisure to run Malvern and Upton community centres until 2030

Upton came from behind to win, holding Hereford to no points in the second half

Upton came from behind to win, holding Hereford to no points in the second half

Upton secure gritty comeback win over Hereford

800 re-enactors will recreate battles throughout history in Upton

800 re-enactors will recreate battles throughout history in Upton

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Biggest battle re-enactment in region set to take place in Upton

Ethan Brookes had figures of 2-24 before rain halted play at 2.15pm

Ethan Brookes had figures of 2-24 before rain halted play at 2.15pm

Worcestershire CCC

Brilliance from Brookes before rain halts Worcestershire fightback

WORK BEGINS: The owner of the Talbot Head Hotel in Upon upon Severn began refurbishing the exterior of the derelict property in July.

WORK BEGINS: The owner of the Talbot Head Hotel in Upon upon Severn began refurbishing the exterior of the derelict property in July.

Derelict Talbot Head Hotel in Upton upon Severn gets refurb

MEMORIAL: Upton upon Severn's Mayor, Simon Yates, cut the ribbon on The Boynes Care Centre's new memorial garden on Tuesday (August 13).

MEMORIAL: Upton upon Severn's Mayor, Simon Yates, cut the ribbon on The Boynes Care Centre's new memorial garden on Tuesday (August 13).

Former care home residents to be remembered in new memorial garden

The woman injured at Upton Blues Festival has left hospital.

The woman injured at Upton Blues Festival has left hospital.

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Update on woman who suffered 'life-threatening' injuries at Upton Blues Festival

DREAM COME TRUE- Sian Fuller opens The Violet Bookshop.

DREAM COME TRUE- Sian Fuller opens The Violet Bookshop.

Woman fulfils dream as bookshop opens in Upton Upon Severn

Have you seen this group with a horse and cart

Have you seen this group with a horse and cart

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Security chief 'disgusted' by lack of police at Upton Blues Festival

PLANNING APPROVAL: But Jeremy Owenson has concerns about how long

PLANNING APPROVAL: But Jeremy Owenson has concerns about how long

Local government

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Councillor gets permission to build glamping pod in garden

St Matthias Primary School's year five class visited Upton's Tourism Information Centre (TIC)

St Matthias Primary School's year five class visited Upton's Tourism Information Centre (TIC)

Malvern Hills District Council

Primary schools explore Upton's history on school trip

REVISED PLANS: Land south of Saffron Grove (seen on the right) is now earmarked for 60 new homes

REVISED PLANS: Land south of Saffron Grove (seen on the right) is now earmarked for 60 new homes

Planning and development

Developers return with new housing plans for Tunnel Hill, Upton

Ye Olde Anchor Inn pub has been handed a new food hygiene rating

Ye Olde Anchor Inn pub has been handed a new food hygiene rating

Food Hygiene Ratings

Upton pub awarded new food hygiene rating

FEELING FLUSH: County councillor Martin Allen outside Upton's Lower High Street toilets which are getting a clean-up

FEELING FLUSH: County councillor Martin Allen outside Upton's Lower High Street toilets which are getting a clean-up

Local government

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Loo-king good: Town's toilets to get a spring clean

L to R: Rebecca Probert, town centre support officer at Malvern Hills District Council, Cllr Martin Allen from the council, Cllr Shirley Dobbin, Mayor of Upton, and Cllr Jeremy Owenson, of the council

L to R: Rebecca Probert, town centre support officer at Malvern Hills District Council, Cllr Martin Allen from the council, Cllr Shirley Dobbin, Mayor of Upton, and Cllr Jeremy Owenson, of the council

Malvern Hills District Council

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Three new welcome signs unveiled in Upton

A new shop will be opened at 17 High Street in Upton

A new shop will be opened at 17 High Street in Upton

Planning and development

Approval for high street shop plan

The proposal is for land off School Road in Pendock

The proposal is for land off School Road in Pendock

Planning and development

New homes, car park and community orchard planned for village

Upton Colts produced a stunning comeback to clinch the league title at Burntwood on Sunday

Upton Colts produced a stunning comeback to clinch the league title at Burntwood on Sunday

Upton celebrate title-winning weekend for seniors and colts

Action shots from Upton U14s 28-0 win at Worcester U14s

Action shots from Upton U14s 28-0 win at Worcester U14s

Upton youngsters reach cup semis after four-try win at Worcester

Action shots from Upton's 63-24 win over Droitwich on Saturday

Action shots from Upton's 63-24 win over Droitwich on Saturday

Upton thrash Droitwich to take another step towards title

Cllr Jennifer Stephens from Upton Town Council, Cllr Jeremy Owenson, Cllr John Gallagher and Cllr Martin Allen from Malvern Hills District Council

Cllr Jennifer Stephens from Upton Town Council, Cllr Jeremy Owenson, Cllr John Gallagher and Cllr Martin Allen from Malvern Hills District Council

Local government

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Upton upon Severn new eco-friendly public toilets completed

Malvern Fire Station has applied to use its existing yard space to provide up to three caravans, campervans or motorhomes to provide accommodation for operational staff

Malvern Fire Station has applied to use its existing yard space to provide up to three caravans, campervans or motorhomes to provide accommodation for operational staff

Malvern Hills District Council

Malvern Fire Station seeks approval for caravan lodgings in latest planning list

Hanley Road car park in Upton

Hanley Road car park in Upton

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Travellers move onto car park in Upton

Suzanne and Faye Hurley

Suzanne and Faye Hurley

Grieving daughter thanks 'special' Malvern and Upton communities for support

Bottles floating 'like ducklings' in Hanley Road car park in Upton

Bottles floating 'like ducklings' in Hanley Road car park in Upton

Flooding causes traffic chaos, rescues and beer bottles

Bottles have been left floating in Hanley Road car park

Bottles have been left floating in Hanley Road car park

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Beer bottles left floating 'like ducklings' in Upton flood water

The hunt in Pershore on Boxing Day

The hunt in Pershore on Boxing Day

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Crowds gather for festive hunt meets in Worcestershire towns

Upton Ward Members Cllr Jeremy Owenson and Cllr Martin Allen, Cllr Tom Wells, Portfolio Holder for Community Services at MHDC, Robert Tyler, Area Manager at Freedom Leisure, Dr Annette Daly, CEO at YMCA Worcestershire, Mark Hammond, Community

Upton Ward Members Cllr Jeremy Owenson and Cllr Martin Allen, Cllr Tom Wells, Portfolio Holder for Community Services at MHDC, Robert Tyler, Area Manager at Freedom Leisure, Dr Annette Daly, CEO at YMCA Worcestershire, Mark Hammond, Community

New management for two Worcestershire community centres

Fire crews were called to a vehicle found in water

Fire crews were called to a vehicle found in water

Car stuck in flood water near Upton

Action shots from Upton-Upon-Severn's 44-7 win over Birmingham Exiles

Action shots from Upton-Upon-Severn's 44-7 win over Birmingham Exiles

Upton blitz league leaders Exiles in the frost to boost title hopes

Plans for Malvern, Upton-upon-Severn and Welland have been submitted to the council this week

Plans for Malvern, Upton-upon-Severn and Welland have been submitted to the council this week

Malvern Hills District Council

New shop on Upton-upon-Severn high street headlines latest planning application list

Malvern Hills District Council has received a variety of planning applications this week

Malvern Hills District Council has received a variety of planning applications this week

Malvern Hills District Council

Building of nine new homes at care centre headlines planning applications this week

An avenue of Christmas trees surrounds the Pepperpot in Upton

An avenue of Christmas trees surrounds the Pepperpot in Upton

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Upton's display of Christmas trees returns

Action shots from Upton Colts' 32-13 win at Telford Colts

Action shots from Upton Colts' 32-13 win at Telford Colts

Upton Colts stay perfect after big win at Telford

The Boys Brigade on parade in Malvern

The Boys Brigade on parade in Malvern

Malvern and Upton pay their respects on Remembrance weekend

Road closure due to RTC B4424 between B4211 Rhydd junction and crossroads to Clevelode as drivers urged to use alternative route

Road closure due to RTC B4424 between B4211 Rhydd junction and crossroads to Clevelode as drivers urged to use alternative route

West Mercia Police

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Road closed after crash near Upton

Hanley Road in Upton will be closed every day this week

Hanley Road in Upton will be closed every day this week

Major Upton road will be closed every day through half-term

SUCCESS: Students at Hanley Castle High School near Upton celebrate their GCSE results in August

SUCCESS: Students at Hanley Castle High School near Upton celebrate their GCSE results in August

Here's how secondary schools in Malvern are performing

Rev Amy Wearing was helping to distribute the food on Tuesday

Rev Amy Wearing was helping to distribute the food on Tuesday

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Flooded supermarket donates thousands of pounds of food to families

Cllr Martin Allen (right) meets with traders

Cllr Martin Allen (right) meets with traders

Upton traders will get funding for Christmas trees

Flooding in Hanley Road, Upton

Flooding in Hanley Road, Upton

Supermarket stays shut as flooding closes Upton road

Nigel Mansell has auctioned off hundreds of items collected throughout his career

Nigel Mansell has auctioned off hundreds of items collected throughout his career

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Upton-born Nigel Mansell auctions off Formula One items

Parts of the garden centre were under three inches of water

Parts of the garden centre were under three inches of water

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Garden centre near Upton flooded as rain batters county

ITEMS STOLEN: The Church of the Good Shepherd in Hanley Castle, near Upton

ITEMS STOLEN: The Church of the Good Shepherd in Hanley Castle, near Upton

Church to hold fundraising concert after theft of communion set

EVENT: Worcestershire Living History re-enactors event

EVENT: Worcestershire Living History re-enactors event

History came to life at Worcestershire Living History Show

The Church of the Good Shepherd in Hanley Castle is staying open despite the theft

The Church of the Good Shepherd in Hanley Castle is staying open despite the theft

Church's defiant move after theft of 150-year-old silver communion set

St Mary's Church, Ripple is playing host to a heritage open day

St Mary's Church, Ripple is playing host to a heritage open day

English Civil War

Church with rich history opens its doors to public

Mark Lucitt relies on guide dog Yoda to get around

Mark Lucitt relies on guide dog Yoda to get around

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Blind military veteran says parking in Upton 'putting lives at risk'

Competitors at the 2018 Upton Triathlon

Competitors at the 2018 Upton Triathlon

Triathlon and dualathlon event to return to Upton after two-year gap

Sunshine Festival 2022.

Sunshine Festival 2022.

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Popular county festival causing severe traffic delays

Worcestershire Re-enactors Richard Delingpole, Anthony Metcalf, and Brian Bullock at the iconic Pepperpot in Upton upon Severn

Worcestershire Re-enactors Richard Delingpole, Anthony Metcalf, and Brian Bullock at the iconic Pepperpot in Upton upon Severn

Historic battle re-enactment will bring history to life