Evesham since 1991. Evesham local news has been served since 1860 by the "Evesham Journal", now part of the Newsquest (Midlands South) Ltd. subsidiary of Gannett Corporation, which is predominantly a weekly free newspaper that is distributed over four counties. In 2007 the weekly free newspaper "Evesham Observer" was launched by Midlands-based Observer-Standard series of newspapers, now the family-owned Bullivant Media. Commercial radio stations that provide music and local news include Wyvern (radio) broadcasting on 96.7 FM, Touch FM broadcasting on 102 FM, and BBC Hereford & Worcester broadcasting on 104 FM and 94.7 FM. The Evesham Leisure Centre comprises two
Evesham 2009 the cinema signed a contract to show all Universal Studios films. It also serves as a community arts centre, offering a programme of music and stand-up comedy. Medieval Evesham, and the Earl of Evesham, inspired a novel "Winning His Spurs" by historical fiction author G. A. Henty. A more recent novel by M.C. Beaton entitled "Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham", takes place largely in Evesham, and two of the main characters visit the local sights, with descriptions. Local folklore is provided for by the Legend of Evesham surrounding the life of Eof, an 8th-century swineherd credited with