MALVERN Cemetery has been given a gold award by Malvern in Bloom.

The award is a recognition of the hard work done by Malvern Town Council staff to keep the cemetery in top condition

Mayor Cynthia Palmer said: “We are delighted that Great Malvern Cemetery has been awarded gold by Malvern in Bloom.

"This is the second time we have entered the cemetery, and the second time it has received a gold award in this prestigious regional campaign.

"It also marks the eleventh gold award Malvern has won in total. My thanks goes to the town council operations team for working so hard to keep Great Malvern Cemetery one of the best in the country.”