LEDBURY'S MP Bill Wiggin this week took a petition to 10 Downing Street complaining about the lack of beds at the new Hereford Hospital. More than 20,000 county people signed the petition and Mr Wiggin was accompanied by local doctors, nurses and staff
BELL Inn '98 lifted the President's Cup, sponsored by The Soccer Site, on Sunday following a 2-0 victory over Morgan Aero 8 at Langland Stadium, Malvern. BELL INN '98 2, MORGAN AERO 8 0 Playing in front of a generous crowd, Bell Inn 98 laid to rest their
POLICE are investigating a series of burglaries from outbuildings and sheds in the Bromyard area. A £2,000 Honda ride-on mower with grass box was stolen from an insecure farm building at Whitbourne, overnight between April 26 and 27. Also in Whitbourne
THE Commonwhealth Games relay baton is to pass through Bromyard on July 18 on its way to Manchester for the start of the event. One of the 5,000 runners carrying the baton across the UK will pass through the town as they make their way from Leominster
AN EIGHT-year-old girl controlled the lights through an entire theatrical performance in Bromyard last week. Conquest Theatres chairman Sarah Handley explained that her young neice, Joanna Handley, had fortuitously been watching when lighting engineer
A BUS taking Bromyard schoolchildren to Tenbury swimming pool was in collision with a car on Bromyard Downs on Monday. The car driver sustained wrist injuries but did not require medical attention. No one on bus was injured.
BROMYARD and District Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual meeting at 7.30pm on Wednesday (May 8) at the Falcon Hotel. Anyone involved in business is welcome to attend.
TRADITIONAL children's games are on offer at Brockhampton Estate throughout Bank Holiday Monday (May 6), from noon to 4pm.
LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB THERE was a good turn out on April 24 and a good win for Greta Dallimore & Marjorie Archer with 66.4. Other N/S scores: 2, Paul & Mary Clayburn 60.1; 3, Bill Hoare & Peter Edkins 57.9; 4, Brian Kingsley &
A LEDBURY teenager who has coped with bereavement, ill-health and great personal responsibilities has won the national Vocat-ional Achievement Award in Education and could yet become the UK's Outstand-ing Student of the Year. Mark Szortowski, 18, who
CRIME has risen slightly in the Ledbury and Ross areas during the past year, according West Mercia Constabulary. The latest figures for the South Herefordshire policing areas show that 2,890 crimes were recorded between April 1, 2001 and March 31, 2002
A DISABLED Ledbury pensioner is recovering in the new Community Hospital after a mattress fire in his cottage. Two appliances attended the blaze at The Bullen, off Gloucester Road, shortly before 5pm on Thursday, April 25. Arthur Green, aged 84, had already
Coaches helped keep rail chaos away from Ledbury Station on Thursday morning when trains to Hereford had to be cancelled because of a crack on a section of the rails. The fault was discovered at around 8am and emergency coaches were still needed at noon
Saturday's annual spring clean day in Ledbury, which was organised by Ledbury in Bloom, is being hailed as a great success and a credit to the town because far less litter than usual was found. Ledbury in Bloom chairman Tom Deane said: "It is very pleasing
Somerfield supermarket in Ledbury is the collection point for people wishing to make a donation to a "World's Largest Tombola". The giant tombola stall will be one of the highlights of the Much Marcle May Fayre on Saturday, May 11 from 11am. The biggest
The Herefordshire Nature Trust is asking people to keep their eyes pealed for barn owls. The birds have been in decline for half a century, particularly so over the past 25 years. The trust is monitoring the situation in the county and would like to hear
Ledbury Poetry Festival manager Dr Charles Bennett had a nail-biting wait at the launch of his first collection of poetry. Copies of the volume Winter-green, from Headland Press, arrived with only minutes to spare for Saturday's launch at the Burgage
Putley Parish Council has given unanimous approval to plans to create a woodland burial plot to the south west of Priors Grove. The full show of hands was given at the Putley Parish Council meeting on Monday evening. Chairman Norman Stanier said members
English Heritage is asking for the help of volunteer photographers in Hereford-shire. The organisation needs people to take photographs of listed buildings in towns like Ledbury and Bromyard for the Images of England internet project. Project manager
SIXTY guests gathered at Harling Court to pay tribute to the only surviving founder member of Led-bury Evergreen Club on her 100th birthday. Irene Haig, who also received a card from the Queen, is vice-chairman of the club, set up to provide an active
A LEDBURY huntsman visited Worcester on Wednesday morning to deliver a letter of protest to the Minister for Work and Pensions, Alistair Darling. Mr Darling had intended to visit Worcester's new hospital with Worcester Labour MP Mike Foster. Huntsman
COLWALL Rotary Club's fun day will have a jubilee flavour this year. The event takes place on Monday, June 3, on the playing fields near the Downs School. All organisations in the village have been asked to contribute, with proceeds going to the Anthony
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EASTNOR got off to a good start to their new Worcestershire County League Division Two season by beating Worcester Nomads, who were relegated from Division One last season. EASTNOR v WORCESTER NOMADS Put in to bat Nomads reached 65 before the loss of
BROMYARD Town travelled to the Beehive Stadium at Studley for the final of the Smedley Crooke Memorial Cup and became the first club from the West Midlands League to appear in a final. BROMYARD TOWN 3, SHIRLEY TOWN 2 The competition has been held since
A HARD fought match between Ledbury Magpies and Misys Ladies was played last Wednesday in the Worcester Summer League. Misys Ladies had the edge on Magpies throughout, controlling the game from the onset. Magpies tried valiantly with strong centre court
THE Mercian Elgar Junior Football league is holding five 11-a-side cup finals at Langland Stadium on Sunday (May 5) with matches progressing throughout the day. The opening match is the Andy Wardroper Memorial Trophy (U15s) final between Welland Juniors
A display in Newent Library on the progress of a new book, Chapters in the History of Newent, will be on show until Saturday, May 18. The publication, a Newent Local History Society project, will be launched at the Newent Onion Fayre next year and the
The Ledbury branch of Amnesty International wants to set up a youth group in a bid to boost campaigning, membership and fundraising. The branch has 80 members and chairman Jim Absalom, of Born Court, hopes young people will follow the adults example in
LEDBURY Town Reserves claimed the runners-up spot in the Hereford League Division One with a 2-0 victory over Colwall Rangers. Two goals in the final five minutes from man of the match Ashley Jones and Jason Emery secured the needed points. The following
LEDBURY SWIFTS U11 1, LEOMINSTER MINORS 4 SWIFTS' season ended in disappointment at Edgar Street on Saturday with defeat in the final of the Tony Cole Cup. Played before a large crowd, Swifts started nervously and it was Leominster who took the lead with
BULL Allstars were crowned champions of the Malvern Football League Division One on Sunday following their 19th league win of the season at second-placed Club AC 30. Club AC 30, with the best defensive record in the league, conceded their first home league
A BROMYARD company will find itself at the forefront of agricultural technology after linking up with a Yorkshire-based manufacturer. Micron Sprays signed a contract last week with Benest Technologies to develop and produce a Droplet Application Distribution
PUPILS from Bredenbury Primary School held a sponsored skip on Wednesday to raise money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). After being given new, brightly-coloured skipping ropes by the BHF in February, the 64 youngsters had been practising hard
HEREFORDSHIRE councillor Richard James has spoken out against plans for a new swimming pool in Leominster and is backing alternative investment in Bromyard. Coun James, who represents the town, suggests that the investment promised from the unitary authority
THANKS have been extended to bosses at Hydro Automotive for allowing four of its Bromyard employees to be retained firefighters. The firm relocates to Worcester later this year, taking the four men with it. At an event at Bromyard Fire Station last night
Bromyard Spring Festival and Town Criers Championships starts at 10.30am tomorrow (Saturday) when Tenbury Town Band leads a parade from the Square to the green by the public hall. Events taking place include a fancy dress competition for best-dressed
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Bromyard's Hop Pole on Saturday, April 13, to come forward. The incident took place at about 3pm when a man's face and neck were cut with a broken glass. Anyone with any information should contact Bromyard
BROMYARD Voluntary Action has been awarded £4,800 from Heritage Lottery Awards for All for new training facilities at its Broad Street premises.
A LOCAL history exhibition is being held in Stanford Bishop Parish Hall on Sunday and Monday (May 5 and 6). It takes place from 11am to 4pm to raise money for the restoration of St Giles' Church in Acton Beauchamp.
BROMYARD Choral Society joins the Cantare Choir, from Holland, tonight (Friday) for a concert at St Michael's Church, Tenbury Wells.
SATURDAY FOOTBALL EXPRESS & STAR WEST MIDLAND LEAGUE Premier Division: Malvern Town v Dudley Town, Wolverhampton United v Ledbury, Bromyard Town v Bustleholme. Division One South: Malvern Rangers v Ludlow Town Reserves. EVESHAM HOSPITAL CUP Final:
LEDBURY-based jockey Damian Duggan rode a double at Sunday's Clifton on Teme point-to-point meeting at Upper Sapey. In an exciting finish Duggan brought home Jalcanto in the Confined following Prince Kreisler's success in the Members. RESULTS. MEMBERS
LEDBURY'S present mayor, Coun Phillip Bettington, has announced plans to stand for a second term. His likely sole rival at the mayor making vote, at the Market House next Thursday, is Coun Noel Roberts, chairman of the planning committee, though other
A PUTLEY pig who escaped last year's foot and mouth cull by the skin of her snout is now the proud mum of ten piglets. Things looked bleak for Cadbury the "Kune-Kune" sow last year, when culls took place as a result of the outbreak around her home at
A BATTLE by residents to stop Marches Housing Association from building 12 new flats off Market Street, Ledbury, is being supported by the town council. Members of the planning committee voted unanimously on Thursday, April 25, to recommend refusal of
A BOSBURY man has died after being involved in a collision with a tractor in Hereford city centre. Henry Wilfred Lloyd, aged 63, of Forge Bank, died in Hereford County Hospital early last Wednesday, April 24. He had sustained serious head and leg injuries
A visitor from Burton-on-Trent says she has "a bad memory" that will be triggered forever by the name of Ledbury, after her 92-year-old disabled mother was given a parking ticket on St Katherine's car park. Rita Morgan, who was on a Herefordshire holiday
Tickets are still available for a 'An Evening of Music' at St Michael and All Angels' Church, Ledbury. The concert on Saturday, May 1, at 7.30pm, features the Cannock Chase Orpheus Male Choir. It will include guest soprano Sharron Burns and baritone Ron
LEDBURY footpaths officer Mike Woodbridge is getting stuck into the task that delayed his retirement last year. The 80-year-old had planned to retire from the Herefordshire Council position until last year's foot and mouth crisis. Now 12 months on, the
MEMBERS of the Ledbury Twinning Group were in Sweden this week to officially open the "Ledbury Park Rose Garden" in the twin town of Stromstad. Hardy red roses for the garden, costing £275, were shipped over a few weeks ago, having been paid for as a
The congregation of Aylton Church opted to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee on her actual birthday, April 21. More than 50 people filled the small church to capacity for a special Jubilee morning service, led by Reverend Howard Mayell. Afterwards,
Kempley Village Fete on Monday, June 3, will be a celebration of the Queen's Golden Jubilee, with attractions including a barbecue and music, fun and games for all ages. The venue will be a field opposite the village hall, from 2.30pm, or the hall itself
There will be a Munches and Bunches cooking and flower arranging demonstration at Dymock Parish Hall, on Thursday, May 23, from 7.30pm. The event has been organised by the Dymock Church social and fundraising group. Tickets on 01531 890643.
MUCH Marcle will celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee with a weekend of rock 'n' roll. The Jubilee Jive Rock and Roll Party takes place on Saturday, May 11. As well as a live band and disco, there will be dance tuition in the basic jive moves before the
WYCHE and Colwall Horticultural Society will be discussing lilies at its next meeting on Monday (May 6), at Colwall Village Hall, at 7.30pm. Admission for visitors is £2.
A TEENAGER is in hospital with severe facial injuries after an axe attack in the Newton Farm area of Hereford last night. The sixteen-year-old boy was discovered by police at 10.25pm last night (May 2) in Kestrel Road after a report that a person had
COLWALL secured an early season win in the League Development Cup on Sunday with a 26 run victory over Tewkesbury. COLWALL V TEWKESBURY On a blustery afternoon at Stowe Lane, Colwall took to the crease first with Luke McQueen and Tom Wolfendale setting
DURING the summer, Ledbury appointed a new coach, Rob Collins, an ex-Welsh Youth scrum-half, who also had experience of playing in Wellington, New Zealand. A weekend training camp at Hartpury College seemed to pay handsome dividends as Ledbury started
LEDBURY & District ASC were the host team for an exciting round of the PGL League on Saturday. Participating teams were, Ross-on-Wye, Wyre Forest, Worcester and Ledbury. This is a graded gala with a set time limit for each event. When swimmers exceed
LEDBURY Bowling Club is holding an open day on Sunday, May 12 starting at 2.30pm. The Bank Crescent club will be open to visitors to try their hand at lawn green bowls and feel the friendly atmosphere at the club with a bread and cheese supper and social
LEDBURY Town moved up to third place in the West Midlands League Premier Division when late goals gave them the points at Lye Town on Saturday. LYE TOWN 0, LEDBURY TOWN 2 Following a scoreless opening hour Town manager Paul Wilband brought on Chris Powell
