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Traders fear store effects
retail giant Homebase has taken a 20-year lease on a £3.5m DIY superstore to be built on Ledbury's Lower Road Trading estate. Work on the new retail outlet is expected to begin next week. The venue, comprising 21,000 square feet of DIY floor space and
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Three die in crash
A LEDBURY lorry driver was one of three people killed in a crash on the A465 near Pontrilas on Monday afternoon. Kevin Greco, 32, of Queen's Way, Ledbury, was driving a white Iveco tipper lorry towards Hereford when the vehicle was involved in a collision
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New John Masefield head will take over in January
THE acting headmaster of the John Masefield High School, Andy Evans, has been appointed as the new permanent head. He will officially take over from Chris Tweedale in January. Chairman of the governors Jackie Denman said: "We already knew that Andy could
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Farmers get a top chef's recognition
The owners of a Putley orchard have received national recognition in Rick Stein's new book, Guide to the Food Heroes of Britain. The book, which accompanies the Food Heroes television programme, aims to increase public awareness of small-scale producers
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Group's growth exceeded expectations
Organisers of the Ledbury and District Branch of the University of Third Age say the response from local people has exceeded all expectations in the three months since the group was formed. Membership secretary Peter Lawson-Smith said: "The branch now
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Pack gets creative
ThE 1st Eastnor Brownies are looking forward to a creative New Year, now Ledbury Town Council has provided them with boxes of arts and crafts equipment worth more than £440. Jackie Bursnell, who has been Brown Owl for 34 years, said: "We're a fundraising
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Theft blot on appeal
THREE Poppy Appeal cash boxes were stolen from locations in Ledbury during the year. The Royal British Legion's local appeal organiser, Lloyd Meredith, said: "On hearing of this the Feathers Hotel management made a donation of £50 and a former WAAF member
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Fire cash
THE recent fundraising bonfire party held at Bradlow Cottage in Bradlow, Ledbury, raised £800 for St Michael's Hospice. Organisers Joan and Gerald Jones are saying thank you to everyone who gave donations or prizes for a draw.
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New man for ancient post
The new High Sheriff of Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be James Nicholas, of Welsh Court, Yatton, near Much Marcle. He will take over from the present High Sheriff, Georgina Britten-Long, in March. The chief task for one of the oldest positions
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Tunnel battle is won
Residents of Tewkesbury Road in Newent have won their battle to stop polytunnels being erected less than 50 metres from the boundaries of their homes. New Town Farm had sought permission for a variation of existing planning conditions that allow the farm
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28/11/03 - Swifts U18s crash out
SWIFTS put up a good performance in this Giantkillers Cup tie but found a Lads Club side, boosted by seven wins, just too strong. LEDBURY TOWN SWIFTS U18S 1, LADS CLUB 3 (aet) After a goalless first half Lads Club took the lead through Paul Howells just
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Table sale for Guides
A TABLE-top sale is being held in Bromyard Leisure Centre, from 10am to noon, tomorrow (Saturday). It has been organised by the Friends of Guiding to raise money for Guide and Brownie groups in and around Bromyard.
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Pick up a bargain
A Christmas crafts fair is taking place in the Falcon Hotel, Broad Street tomorrow (Saturday). The event is in aid of St Michael's Hospice and runs from 10am to 4.30pm. Tea, coffee and mince pies will be available.
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28/11/03 - Town sink leaders in derby fixture
LEDBURY'S great recent spell continued at the hands of West Midlands Premier Division leaders and neighbours Malvern Town on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 1, LEDBURY TOWN 2 This was a very crucial game for both sides, Ledbury are now 15 points behind Malvern
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28/11/03 - Things are improving
LEDBURY continued their improvement as they pushed Midlands Three West (South) second-placed Droitwich to the wire. DROITWICH 16pts, LEDBURY RFC 8pts The opening stages were a tight affair but Ledbury seemed to edge it in the pack and the backs looked
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28/11/03 - RWC stories at Colwall CC dinner
CLIVE Rowland, the former Welsh Rugby Union captain, is the guest speaker at Colwall Cricket Club's forthcoming annual dinner/dance. Clive has been 'down under' for the past four weeks covering the matches for Welsh radio, and will no doubt have some
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28/11/03 - Eastnor CC presentations
EASTNOR Cricket Club's youth presentation evening was held at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. Awards were made as follows at a well-attended ceremony: The U11s, who were runners up in the HCB Eastern League. Most improved player - Joe Critchard. Player
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28/11/03 - Colwall back on track
COLWALL got back to winning ways with a 7-2 win against St Gregory's at Hartpury College on Saturday following their defeat by Brockworth the previous week. ST GREGORY'S 2, COLWALL 7 Coral Handley got Colwall off to a flying start with two goals in quick
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28/11/03 - Wood fires in hat-trick
LEDBURY's hockey girls had an excellent start to their season in the Herefordshire U16 Badger League. LEDBURY GIRLS U16S 8, LEOMINSTER GIRLS 0 It wasn't long before Ledbury settled into the game scoring their first goal within five minutes from Laura
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28/11/03 - MCS tennis awards
MATHON, Cradley & Storridge Tennis Club held their annual presentation evening at Strikes, Spring Lane, last Friday. Over 40 members and friends enjoyed an evening that included a buffet supper, presentation of trophies for the year, skittles and
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28/11/03 - Town's C team struggling
WITH two matches completed of the four in the Winter League the Ledbury Men's C tennis team are once again finding it tough against strong opposition. In the first match against Bodenham B, although 3 of the 4 rubbers went to 3 sets Ledbury could not
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28/11/03 - Bridge results ...
LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB There were 28 pairs taking part in the heat of the Winter pairs competition on 19th November. The N/S winners were Graham Jones & Brian Kingsley with a score of 62.50.The other leading pairs were : Brian Snell & David
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Wall planned in play renovation
A multi-use play wall on the Recreation Ground could form part of a major shake-up of play equipment provision for children in Newent. One set of swings, out of the two presently there, could be removed to make space on the Watery Lane site. Although
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School pupils to go on trial
A team of 13 youngsters from the Newent Community School will take part in a mock trial tomorrow (Saturday) at Birmingham Crown Court. The teenagers will be up against teams from other schools, but they have been helped with their preparation through
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Fancy dress fun at playgroup
The Little Pickles Playgroup in Newent held a fancy dress day last Friday, with fairies, witches, rabbits and angels putting on the style to raise £46.20 Children in Need. The event was held at the group's Bradford's Lane site. The group also hosts a
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Testing time
Mick and Gloria Pay will present a winter quiz night at Gorsley Village Hall on Saturday, December 6, from 7.30pm. Admission will be £3 per head, or £12 for a table of four, to include the price of a light supper. There will be a licensed bar.
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Young poets get busy
Young poets at Newent Community School are busy putting pen to paper for a joint poetry project with their Kenyan link school. The hope is that a complete book, featuring the work of poets from both schools, will be the end result. There will be a ceildh
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Flicks in the sticks
THe New Year programme of Flicks in the Sticks films has been announced for Gorsley Village Hall, starting with Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War (12) on Thursday, January 8, from 7.30pm. On Thursday, February 5 the hit comedy Calendar Girls (12) is scheduled
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Lights and tree go up
Newent's Christmas lights went up this week and the tree was erected in the town centre, by the Market Hall. Work started on putting up the wall-mounted and string displays on Monday. Newent Chamber of Commerce paid for the new lights following a £2,000
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Getting tough on drug users
NEWENT Community School is taking a tougher stand on drug abuse and has taken action against a member of the sixth form for smoking cannabis. Head Delia Paveling has written to parents saying that pupils' bags will be searched if staff are suspicious
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Snow swirls in the air to launch seasonal fun
It snowed on Sunday in time for the grand switch- on of the Christmas Lights in Ledbury town centre and 800 people were there to see it. All afternoon, bubbles had been drifting from the Market House, where a snow machine was concealed. At 5pm, with a
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Specialist shop opens
A new specialist bookshop has opened in Ledbury. David Thomas Motoring Books is based at Unit 6, Tudor Yard, off Lawnside Road, selling motoring-related publications, memorabilia and collectables. Business spokesman Lisa Thomas said: "Our business is
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Singing for minibuses
AN evening of carols and Christmas music takes place at the Much Marcle manor house of Hellens on Tuesday, December 9, at 7.30pm. Taking part will be pupils from Much Marcle Primary School and John Masefield High School, along with Ledbury Community Choir
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Garden club is flowering
Bromesberrow Gardening and Social Club is thriving, with nearly 50 members at its annual meeting in the village hall. Members heard that there was £600 in club funds. Of that sum, £200 will go towards funding professional speakers for the year ahead.
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Church hosts coffee
A coffee morning will be held at Ledbury Baptist Church, The Homend, on Saturday, December 6, from 10am to noon, with a display of Fairtrade foods and crafts. The Baptist Church will also play host to a parents and toddlers Christmas celebration, followed
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Hall help
Much Marcle Jubilee Club will host a fundraising bingo evening at Rushall Club tomorrow (Saturday) from 8pm, in aid of the Much Marcle Memorial Hall.
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Gold medallist praises rescuers
A disabled Wellington Heath man, a Paralympics judo champion, has praised the emergency services for getting him out of an overturned car on the A417 near Staunton. At the height of the drama, four fire engines, including a crew from Ledbury, were on
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Cider day out for Navy crew
Crew members of HMS Ledbury spent a day to remember in Much Marcle, thanks to the hospitality of Weston's Cider. Chief Petty Officer Andy Price had expressed a special interest in visiting the vintage cider makers, and the company was delighted to receive
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28/11/03 - Cross Keys defeated in the shock of the day
LAST Sunday saw the first full complement of League games in The Soccer Site Malvern League for some considerable time with no cup competitions taking place. It was business as usual in Division One with all of the top three teams winning, leaders Oak
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Crowds flock to town for festive time
CHRISTMAS began in Bromyard on Saturday when the town's festive lights were switched on. Around a thousand people gathered by the 35ft Christmas tree to see Leominster MP Bill Wiggin flick the switch to illuminate Bromyard at 5.30pm, helped by local girls
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Swimming pool project is still on, say campaigners
CAMPAIGNERS for a new swimming pool in Bromyard say the project is still alive, despite discouraging statements by Herefordshire Council. The council's ruling cabinet was yesterday (Thursday) being asked to vote through a timetable for the building of
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Raiders menace elderly residents
A 74-year-old man tackled a burglar who was trying to break into his home in Linton Park, Bromyard. The occupier heard a noise and went out to investigate. He saw a man by his shed and attempted to stop him and there was a scuffle during which the elderly
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Fighting skills on show
A MAJOR martial arts seminar is taking place in Bromyard Leisure Centre on Sunday. Organised by Julian Burton, head of the Bromyard school of Tae Kwon Do, the event covers Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Thai Bo, which is martial arts set to music
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Knit lessons
Bromyard Brownies have been learning to knit. All members of the 1st Bromyard pack were taught the basic stitches by their Guiders and they then spent three weeks practising. Once they were proficient, each Brownie knitted a square, which have been put
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Sweet music aids hospice
A CONCERT held in St Peter's Church, Bromyard, on Friday raised £1,786 for St Michael's Hospice. The Last Night of the Proms featured performances from Herefordshire Youth Concert Band, which played pieces including Out of Africa by John Barry and Ol'
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Fuel thieves still about
ANOTHER rash of diesel and petrol thefts has hit Bromyard. Diesel was stolen from a lorry on the Linton trading estate on Sunday night and from a vehicle in the council depot, Hereford Road on Monday night. Petrol was taken from a car parked in York Road
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28/11/03 - Juniors find long distance races easier than expected
IN the second long distance club championship, 41 Ledbury and District ASC swimmers entered the tough 800m race which is 32 lengths of the pool. Some of the junior swimmers, many only eight years old, trying this event for the first time were pleasantly
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28/11/03 - Marches League set for shake-up
THE Flint & Cook Marches League faces the biggest shake-up in its history for the 2004 season. Member clubs will be asked at the league's annual meeting at the Imperial Hotel in Hereford on Monday, December 8 at 7.30pm, to accept applications from
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28/11/03 - Victory for Bromyard
BROMYARD Town made an early breakthrough against the Casuals in this West Midlands League Premier Division. BROMYARD TOWN 3, WOLVERHAMPTON CASUALS 0 Chris Allen struck in the eighth minute, volleying home a cross from Andy Crowther, to settle the home
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
A BANGERS, beetles and booze event takes place at the village hall tonight (Friday, November 28) at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7 from John Goodwin Estate Agents or Trish Hockett on 564872. Proceeds in aid of Colwall Players. The next meeting of the Wyche &
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Manhunt launched for robber
A MANHUNT is underway this afternoon (Friday) after a robber raided Wellington post office near Hereford, attacked a woman working the counter then stole her car to make a getaway. Officers, included armed response crews, are searching surrounding roads
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28/11/03 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Heath Hayes v Malvern Town, Ledbury Town v Lye Town, Bromyard Town v Wolverhampton United. Division One South: Gornal Athletic v Ledbury Town Reserves, Wyre Forest Brintons v Malvern Rangers. WFA
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28/11/03 - Smith wary of basement boys
HEREFORD United playmaker Ben Smith insists it's crucial they avoid any slip-ups against visitors Farnborough Town tomorrow. The midfield star has already seen the Bulls come a cropper to lowly Leigh RMI at Edgar Street and is wary of avoiding a repeat
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Building action plan needed
Surveyors are to carry out an examination of the Victorian Chapel and Mortuary off Watery Lane, Newent, and draw up an action plan by Christmas. The work will be carried by the Cheltenham-based business Stokes and Bartosch, which has carried out structural
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Pyjama day raises cash for Children in Need
The majority of pupils and most of the staff were infected with Children in Need fever at the Picklenash Junior School on Friday. Children were asked to pay £1 each for the privilege of coming into school in their pyjamas. Secretary Joy Wheeler said:
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Choral society performs
Newent and District Choral Society will perform Karl Jenkins's The Armed Man at Newent Community School tomorrow (Saturday) from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £7 each. Further details on 01531 820940.
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School stages musical
Rehearsals are under way at Newent Community School for a performance of the hit musical Bugsy Malone. A total of 150 students are involved, from Year 7 through to Year 13, and the curtain will rise on Wednesday, February 4 for a four nig
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Fair raises £900
The Christmas Fair Week at Sheppard House, in Newent, attracted more than 300 visitors and raised around £900 for the bathroom block extension project. Visitors flocked in for stalls, crafts, raffles, refreshments and entertainments.
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Ringers sought
Despite several appeals, Newent Bellringers are still short of members to bring the side up to full strength. Anyone wishing to join them at St Mary's church tower should contact Martin Brown on 01531 820895.
