Tracey Beard News Today

The Registrar of Voters is anticipating a higher than normal early voting turnout for the March 26 election due to high interest of ballot items.

Readers are being asked to send Pershore veteran Harold Wilson a birthday card as he celebrates his centenary on February 9. British Legion volunteers are championing ‘a hundred cards for Harold’s 100th’ to ensure that, despite lockdown, the former tank driver will be given the attention he deserves. “Such a long and lucky life merits some special cheer from his community,” said Pershore Legion chairman Simon Dudfield. Born near West Lutton in the Yorkshire Wolds to Emily and Ti...