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Stories for 7 July 2006

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Hereford Round Table

HEREFORD Round Table entertained 400 guests at its summer ball. The event was held at Lyde Arundel and attractions included an air display, a casino and magicians. Last year £30,000 was raised from the event and this time proceeds will aid the Macmillan Cancer Relief. Many businesses and individuals provided sponsorship, including allpay.com, to get the ball up and running. The Round Table is holding a fireworks display at Hereford Race Course in October.   more...

MP hits out at roads decision

HEREFORD MP Paul Keetch has expressed his disappointment that Herefordshire Council's bid to secure funding for the Rotherwas Access Road has again been rejected by the Department of Transport, this time on value for money grounds.   more...

Royal British Legion head for Bromyard rally

MEMBERS of Herefordshire Royal British Legion will be out in force on Sunday, July 9,to mark the 85th anniversary of the Royal British Legion and the 80th birthday of the county branch.   more...

Shopping around for new grants

THE Hereford City Shop Front Grant scheme, launched in November 2004, has just extended its boundaries to include the whole of the City Conservation Area.   more...

Dairy farmers facing double whammy

DAIRY farmers in the region are suffering a double whammy, according to Nick Holt-Martyn, director of the Dairy Group, which sets targets for herds combined with monthly monitoring, quota management and costings.   more...

Birthday boost for Acorns

A BIG-hearted Hereford man has given a boost to the Mayor's charity appeal after being impressed by his choice of good cause.   more...

Bromyard Afternoon Club

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Saltmarshe and District WI

Saltmarshe and District WI marks its 60th birthday at the village hall on Wednesday at 7.30pm. New members welcome. Bishop's Frome WI meets the same night at 7.30pm in the village centre. The speaker is Norma Perry on Have typewriter, will travel.   more...

Property sale

BROMYARD may lose another car park if Herefordshire Council sells its offices and Heritage Centre in Rowberry Street.   more...

Brave actions

BROMYARD firefighters who risked their lives to prevent a major chemical explosion have had their bravery officially recognised.   more...

Gala crowds revel in the summer sun

BROMYARD Gala was once again a steaming success as the fine weather bought hundreds of visitors through the gates.   more...

Funeral amongst friends

tributes have been paid to a music teacher and former member of Ledbury Choral Society, who died in a car crash in Kent last week.   more...

Party at Buckingham Palace

FORMER mayor and mayoress of Ledbury, Coun Keith Francis and Pam Juckes, have been invited to the first garden party of the season at Buckingham Palace.   more...

Uphill battle for Jim

A LITTLE Marcle man is preparing to climb 15 mountain peaks for a new charity for children with cancer.   more...

Children left distraught

A LEDBURY family are distraught after their eight-week-old kitten, Thomas, was taken by a couple from a field near their home in Canal Walk.   more...

Fitness challenge winner will earn trophy

A GRUELLING fitness challenge in the Brecon Beacons tomorrow (Saturday) will raise funds for St Michael's Hospice and keep alive the memory of a young Ledbury woman who died of cancer.   more...

Former mayor out of hospital

FORMER Ledbury mayor Noel Roberts, who suffered a heart attack last week, arrived home from Birmingham's QE Hospital on Tuesday.   more...

Inspectors' words of praise for school

THE head of Much Marcle CE Primary School, Lorna Harrison, says it is really proud of the results of its latest Ofsted inspection.   more...

`Human diamond' is a sparkling idea

NEW American technology is being used to turn the ashes of Ledbury people into everlasting diamonds.   more...

New traders' boss backs Cheltenham-style website

THE new chairman of Ledbury Independent Traders Association (LITA) says she is looking forward to the job.   more...

Fun in the sun raises cash for appeal

IT was a lovely summer evening when Lesley Gare decided on some fun and frolic in the garden of her home at Much Birch.   more...

Dog attack mum in muzzle dog plea

A LEDBURY mum is urging dog owners to keep their animals muzzled after her son was bitten on the arm.   more...

New-build plan for town library

LEDBURY Youth Centre looks set to be demolished and rebuilt as a new youth centre and library for the town.   more...

Police merger is a continuous process

MORE than 20 years ago the constabulary in various parts of the UK was brought together and worked towards common objectives.   more...

Sport

7/7/06 - Colwall ready for World XI

COLWALL Cricket Club entertain the Lashings World XI later this month, the only time their visitors are due to play in the Midlands this year.   more...

7/7/06 - Strollers in charge

STROLLERS got back to winning Flint & Cook Marches League division four ways with a comprehensive eight-wicket win at home to Lads Club.   more...

7/7/06 - Total too great

EASTNOR thirds were brought back to earth after their victory against Hay last week when they were defeated by 111 runs at Herefordians in this Marches League division four game.   more...

7/7/06 - Tom spins in to grab 5-15

COLWALL second XI travelled to Tenbury on Saturday and having lost the toss were asked to field first.   more...

7/7/06 - First league defeat followed by cup win

BOSBURY had a weekend of mixed fortunes, losing their first game in the league this season, but running out clear winners in their Marches Cup game.   more...

7/7/06 - Burgess ends not out on 108

LEDBURY bounced back from the previous week's defeat with a deserved victory at Marden in this Marches League division two encounter.   more...

7/7/06 - Eastnor held to a winning draw

BATTING first, Eastnor lost a wicket with only three runs on the board in this WCL division one fixture.   more...

7/7/06 - Fixtures

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7/7/06 - Bridge results

LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB   more...

7/7/06 - Basketball

HEREFORD Hawks, members of the Gloucestershire Basketball League, are holding open trials for players aged 15 to adult.   more...

7/7/06 - Stevens shows team the style

THE star of the Cradley-based Out to Grass mountain board team last weekend was their manager Zane Stevens.   more...

7/7/06 - Trophy event held for Helen

LEDBURY Tennis Club held a mixed doubles for members of all ages to compete for the Helen Kitching Trophy.   more...

7/7/06 - Young sports people helped

THE Ready Steady Win 2006 youth sport bursaries, sponsored by PGL, were presented during a gala dinner of the charity's golf day held at Ross Golf Club.   more...

7/7/06 - Fine century for Colwall's Powell

COLWALL were inserted by Tenbury in this WCL division three south clash and made a cracking start with an opening stand of 163 between Nick Panniers and Dave Powell.   more...

7/7/06 - Father and son lift British championships

THE Taylor family from Eldersfield celebrated a hat-trick of grasstrack racing victories that brought them three British Championship titles.   more...

  
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