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Pair charged over post office raids
POLICE probing events leading to the serious injury of a postmaster near Malvern have charged two men over raids on post offices in Bosbury and Much Marcle. The men, both from south Wales, were arrested separately on Thursday, August 11, and Saturday,
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Masefield students get welcome news
Sleepless nights are over for sixth-formers at John Masefield High School who received their A'Level results yesterday (Thursday). The school achieved its highest pass rate to date, 97 per cent, with more than 70 per cent gaining A-C grades. One hundred
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Historic decision to hold a referendum
Ledbury Town Council has made history by voting to hold a local referendum on plans to rebuild Leadon Bank OAP home. At a meeting on Thursday, members said this would be the first referendum in the town in living memory. Shaw Healthcare Trust, which runs
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Nothing left - creditors told
ONLY banks and redundant staff recovered any money from the collapse of long-standing Ledbury firm Stuart Houghton Ltd. Bristol-based administrator Baker Tilly has issued its final report on the company's affairs. The giftware firm, of Little Marcle Road
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Brewers pour into Worcester
CIDER producers from around the Ledbury area were represented at the Worcester Beer and Cider Festival at the weekend. The festival this year decided to make brews from the Three Counties its main theme. Cider and perry makers supplying the event included
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Planning cull of roadside clutter
Ledbury's mass of roadside signage could be blitzed in a new campaign. Reducing the size and volume of traffic signage, removing redundant signposts and cutting down on bill-boards are among plans currently being prepared by Herefordshire Council. The
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Village wins award for the first time since 1973
Beautifully-kept open spaces and litter-free streets have helped Dymock to win a coveted award in a countywide competition. The village beat off stiff competition to achieve top place in the new village category of the Bledisloe Cup competition, organised
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19/8/05 - Town away in league opener
LEDBURY Town completed their pre-season build-up on Wednesday with a comfortable home win against Malvern Rangers. Ledbury opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Sean Maynard and although Rangers equalised four minutes later, Ledbury were soon
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10/6/05 - Junior teams
ALL applications for new and existing teams to join the HGTA Herefordshire Junior League must be received by Thursday, June 16, all correspondence to Ken Hooper, 103 Brampton Road, Newton Farm, Hereford HR2 7DH.
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10/6/05 - Town's awards
LEDBURY Town FC's end of season presentation evening took place at their New Street ground. The U18s management duo, Alan Preece and Charlie Taylor, received achievement awards in recognition of their fantastic efforts and results in the team's maiden
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10/6/05 - Swifts U9s just miss out
LEDBURY Swifts were one of nine U9s teams that played in the Hereford Lads Club six-a-side tournament on Widemarsh Common. The teams were split into two groups for the initial mini-league stage of the competition. The Swifts quickly realised that they
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27/5/05 - Swifts U11s play at Edgar Street
LEDBURY Swifts travelled to Edgar Street, the home of Hereford United, to play Bartestree in the Tony Cole Cup final. LEDBURY SWIFTS U11S 1, BARTESTREE U11S 2 Swifts entered the stadium to a stunning reception from their enthusiastic band of travelling
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13/5/05 - Town lose
MARKET Drayton were presented with the West Midlands League premier division runners-up trophy at this game and celebrated with a win over Ledbury Town. MARKET DRAYTON 3, LEDBURY TOWN 2 Although Ledbury were beaten in a closely-fought match, they had
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6/5/05 - Town's defence shows its mettle
LEDBURY'S push for a third place finish in the West Midlands premier division was boosted by a narrow victory over an in-form Bustleholme on Saturday. LEDBURY TOWN 3, BUSTLEHOLME 2 The visitors' physical approach didn't deter Ledbury from collecting the
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25/3/05 - Colwell's spot-kick is a winner
AFTER three consecutive defeats, Ledbury needed to work hard to take the three West Midlands premier division points from a spirited Ettingshall side. LEDBURY TOWN 2, ETTINGSHALL HOLY TRINITY 1 The opening 45 minutes of play saw each side matching one
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18/3/05 - Town fail to score again
LEDBURY Town failed to score for the third consecutive West Midlands premier division game at Goodrich on Wednesday evening. GOODRICH 2, LEDBURY TOWN 0 Although Ledbury dominated much of the game they could not break down the stubborn nine-man defence
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18/3/05 - Leaders punish Town defence
FOLLOWING a humiliating 7-0 defeat at Lye last week, Ledbury Town put in another poor display against visiting runaway West Midlands premier division leaders Tipton Town on Saturday. LEDBURY TOWN 0, TIPTON TOWN 3 The home defence left a lot to be desired
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4/3/05 - Red-hot Hooper fires hat-trick
A SUPERB Lee Hooper hat-trick helped Ledbury to an rather unconvincing West Midlands premier division win over Casuals at New Street. LEDBURY TOWN 4, WOLVERHAMPTON CASUALS 2 Casuals threatened from the start and took the lead on 24 minutes when a long
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18/2/05 - Cup tie dominated
LEDBURY hit Wednesfield for six in this West Midlands League Premier Division Cup second round tie with some exciting play. WEDNESFIELD 1, LEDBURY TOWN 6 With less than a minute on the clock, a pin-point cross from Dave Skipp found Robbie Colwell, who
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18/2/05 - Five-star Town never troubled
LEDBURY scored five goals without reply in a very one-sided West Midlands League premier division match at New Street on Saturday. EDBURY TOWN 5, PELSALL VILLA 0 Ledbury took the game to Pelsall Villa from the start and on the half-hour mark notched their
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4/2/05 - Jaded Town never show style
LEDBURY Town returned to West Midlands League premier division action on Saturday when they travelled to Staffordshire side Heath Hayes. HEATH HAYES 1, LEDBURY TOWN 0 Town seemed to be suffering a hangover from the previous week's FA Vase defeat at Didcot
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21/1/05 - Win is a boost
A FANTASTIC Stuart Smith half-volley from the edge of the area was enough to give Ledbury a half-time lead and set them on the road to three points. LEDBURY TOWN 2, TIVIDALE 0 Smith converted an Alex Volosonov whipped-in cross following a sweeping move
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14/1/05 - Town's ten men still dominated
HONOURS finished even in a fiery West Midlands premier division encounter at New Street on Saturday. LEDBURY TOWN 1, SHAWBURY UNITED 1 Shropshire side Shawbury created the first chance when Darren Leonard's shot from six yards was cleared off the line
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10/12/04 - Hooper's strike earns a draw
LEDBURY Town travelled to lowly Ettingshall Holy Trinity on Saturday in the West Midlands premier division and fought out a dour draw, salvaging the point late in the game. ETTINGSHALL H T 1, LEDBURY TOWN 1 Ledbury never managed to reproduce their form
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19/11/04 - Derby honours even
LEDBURY entertained Bromyard in a West Midlands Premier Division Herefordshire derby that ended all square on Saturday. LEDBURY TOWN 1, BROMYARD TOWN 1 A below-par performance from Ledbury allowed the visitors to open the scoring on 25 minutes through
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12/11/04 - Town move up to second spot
LEDBURY Town moved up into second-place in the West Midland premier division table with a 2-0 victory at Gornal on Saturday. GORNAL ATHLETIC 0, LEDBURY TOWN 2 With several first-choice players missing, Ledbury were still in control from the start and
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5/11/04 - League leaders are too strong
LEDBURY Town suffered their second West Midlands Premier Division defeat within a week at runaway league leaders Tipton Town on Saturday. TIPTON TOWN 1, LEDBURY TOWN 0 The previous Wednesday, Ledbury had surrendered their unbeaten start to the season
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29/10/04 - Run given the boot
LEDBURY Town threw away their unbeaten run in the West Midlands Premier Division with a poor display against local rivals Wellington on Wednesday night. LEDBURY TOWN 1, WELLINGTON 3 Chances were few in the first half for Ledbury but Wellington kept the
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22/10/04 - Five for Hooper as Town climb
LEDBURY Town, the only unbeaten side in the West Midlands Premier Division, extended their run to 12 matches with this 4-0 demolition of Lye Town at New Street on Saturday. LEDBURY TOWN 4, LYE TOWN 0 Lee Hooper opened the scoring for Ledbury in the 15th
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8/10/04 - Colwell hat-trick inspires Town
LEDBURY Town moved into second place in the West Midlands Premier Division table, eight points behind leaders Tipton Town but with three games in hand. WOLVERHAMPTON CASUALS 3, LEDBURY TOWN 6 The only unbeaten side in the league, Ledbury extended their
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24/9/04 - Town back to winning ways
LEDBURY Town's West Midlands Premier Division game at Market Drayton was switched to New Street due to changing room alterations at Tag Lane. LEDBURY TOWN 3, MARKET DRAYTON TOWN 0 The visitors were one place above Ledbury in the league table but the home
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17/9/04 - Unbeaten Town taste first draw
LEDBURY Town continued their unbeaten West Midlands Premier Division run against Kington on Wednesday evening at New Street but allowed a two-goal lead to slip. LEDBURY TOWN 2, KINGTON 2 Latvian international Alex Volosanovs scored the first goal on his
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17/9/04 - Brace for Gardiner
LEDBURY Town came away with the three points when they visited West Midlands Premier Division basement-club Bustleholme on Saturday. BUSTLEHOLME 0, LEDBURY TOWN 2 Ledbury with four midfield players out with injury and suspensions, went ahead in the 30th
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10/9/04 - Hooper strikes twice on debut
LEDBURY went into this West Midland Premier Division game without midfielders Smith, Hall and Brookes, leaving a new-look side to carry on with the fine 100 per cent start to the season. LEDBURY TOWN 2, DUDLEY TOWN 2 The big plus for Ledbury was the signing
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3/9/04 - Town maintain winning ways
UNBEATEN Ledbury Town cruised to their third West Midland Premier Division win in as many matches after defeating a lively Brierley & Hagley side on Saturday at New Street. LEDBURY TOWN 3, BRIERLEY & HAGLEY ALLIANCE 0 Although play was end to
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27/8/04 - Town continue winning start
LEDBURY Town maintained their 100 per cent start to their Express and Star West Midland Premier Division season with a 4-2 win against Smethwick ST on Saturday. LEDBURY TOWN 4, SMETHWICK ST 2 Ledbury started brightly and pinned the visitors back, forcing
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20/8/04 - Town start with a win
LEDBURY Town opened their new Express & Star West Midland Premier Division campaign with a good home win against Wednesfield. LEDBURY TOWN 2, WEDNESFIELD 1 The first half was evenly contested with much of the play in the midfield. Neither goalkeeper
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Craft centre may expand
REDUNDANT farm buildings at Bishop's Frome could be converted into craft workshops. The old buildings, which are next to the Hop Pocket Craft Centre, are no longer needed because of the decline in hop farming and would provide small workshops for local
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£50 for Red Cross
A RED Cross charity collection at Olive's Wool Shop in Bromyard raised £50.84. The money will go to the charity's international tracing and messaging service.
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Cash in coffee
A COFFEE morning at Bromyard Methodist Church on Saturday, August 27, from 10am to noon, will raise money for church funds.
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19/8/05 - Second team are league winners
LEDBURY CC seconds' final league game of the season fell victim to the wet weather last Saturday, not that they were too upset as their inactivity ensured that they finished the campaign as Marches League division six champions. A fantastic season started
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19/8/05 - Drivers gearing up for 100th anniversary at the Shelsley Walsh hill climb
BEING invited to be part of the centenary celebrations at Shelsley Walsh hill climb this weekend is a dream come true for three local drivers. Keith Knight, from Storridge, took the chequered flag in his first race at Silverstone in 1960 and has raced
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1/7/05 - Bromyard CC rained off
HEAVY overnight rain led to both the Bromyard 1st and 2nd XI games versus Belbroughton being abandoned on Saturday morning. Barnards Green took advantage of their ground-drying equipment and were able to gain a winning draw, extending their lead at the
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17/6/05 - U11s run continues
BROMYARD U11s continued their winning streak with a 20-run victory in the pairs game at Brockhampton in the U11s East Herefordshire League. BROMYARD U1S v BROCKHAMPTON Ed Reece again bowled well as Brockhampton were restricted to a total of 214 from their
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3/6/05 - Celebrating 25 seasons
BROMYARD Rugby Club anticipate hosting 300 guests for the 25th season celebratory lunch next month. They will mark 25 years of rugby with the lunch at the clubhouse on Sunday, June 19 starting at 12.30pm. All players, vice-presidents, sponsors and friends
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27/5/05 - From 60-1 to 79 all out
TWO hours of torrential rain forced an abandonment of Bromyard's fourth Worcestershire County League game of the season, at home to division two newcomers Coombs Wood. The Halesowen-based club had invited the home side to bat first and after the early
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20/5/05 - Well-deserved victory
BROMYARD U13 girls team ended a disappointing season a well-deserved victory away against Worcester City in the Mercian League. WORCESTER CITY U13S 0, BROMYARD TOWN GIRLS U13S 4 Bromyard went straight onto the attack and came close on a couple of occasions
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13/5/05 - McMorran in seventh title win
BROMYARD'S Janet McMorran took the women's title at the National Wheelchair Tennis Championships at Gloucester. McMorran, aged 55, won her seventh national women's title and her first since 2000 by beating three-times former champion Kimberly Blake from
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
AN antiques fair will take place at Colwall Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am to 4.30pm. Admission is £1.50. Refreshments and light lunches by Sally Cooper. Details from Ben Cooper, (01684) 540362 or Stephanie Castell, (01544) 267581. The next
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19/8/05 - Away attitude can lead us to success: Trewick
JOHN Trewick admits Hereford United's winning mentality on the road could see them to promotion glory. The Bulls travel to Crawley Town tomorrow looking for a positive response after crashing 2-1 to Nationwide Conference new boys Cambridge United. Cambridge
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19/8/05 - Pigeon results
LEDBURY & DISTRICT HS Results from Blanford Forum race on Sunday. (Five members sent 86 birds). 1 L Wood 1120, 2 & 3 I&K Farley 1108 1102, 4 L Wood 1071, 5 M williams 1067, 6 T Jones 991. Pools I & K Farley.
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1/7/05 - Ledbury RFC train
LEDBURY Rugby Club's campaign for next season is to start on Tuesday (July 5), with the season's first training session, starting at 7pm at Ross Road, Ledbury. All players, new and old are invited and very welcome.
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17/6/05 - Much Marcle Primary lift Westons' tag rugby cup
MUCH Marcle Primary School just pipped Ashperton to win the Westons tag rugby cup at Ross Road. The 2005 Ledbury and District Junior Schools tag rugby festival took place at Ledbury RFC and was a great success. The event saw a fierce but friendly competition
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3/6/05 - Rugby officials
LEDBURY Rugby Club AGM saw officials appointed for next season. The following were installed: President: John Wilesmith; Chairman: Jill Matthews; Vice-chairman: Elliott Thomas; Secretary: Carol Stephens; Herefordshire and Worcestershire Rep: Rob Chapman
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29/4/05 - Proud display is not enough
LEDBURY RFC look set for relegation from Midlands West Three (South) despite a battling display against third-placed Hereford at Ross Road on Saturday. LEDBURY RFC 11pts, HEREFORD 13pts Ledbury started well and were soon 5-0 up when their pack drove over
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15/4/05 - Ledbury's effort sees no reward
A WEAKENED Ledbury 1st XV went to Warwickshire to play fourth-placed Midlands Three West (South) Old Leamingtonians in an absorbing encounter. OLD LEAMINGTONIANS 20PTS, LEDBURY 9PTS Ledbury started well, Gareth Rowland was a constant threat as he had
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18/3/05 - Rugby defeat
LEDBURY Rugby Club were defeated 37-29 at Silhillians on Saturday in their Midlands Three West (South) fixture. With just three games left for next to bottom Ledbury to escape relegation, the only good news was that Shipston, who are on the same points
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28/1/05 - Crucial fixture lost
LEDBURY lost this crucial Midlands Three West (South) league match despite dominating most of the action. SHIPSTON 19PTS, LEDBURY 10PTS Shipston started the better of the sides and within ten minutes had scored two tries to take a 12-0 lead. Ledbury quickly
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21/1/05 - Rare away win give side lift
LEDBURY came away from Droitwich with a hard-fought win in this vital relegation clash. DROITWICH 10PTS, LEDBURY 18PTS The first half was a tense affair with neither side giving an inch. Ledbury, with a more dominant pack and the boot of fly-half Rob
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24/12/04 - Ledbury halted as ref is KO'd
LEDBURY Rugby Club's relegation battle against basement club Droitwich was brought to an abrupt end when the match referee was knocked out with just under ten minutes to play. DROITWICH 10PTS, LEDBURY 7PTS (Match abandoned after 73 minutes) Official Mike
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10/12/04 - Ledbury suffer in sin bin time
IF it wasn't for ill discipline, Ledbury would have come away from their illustrious neighbours with a famous victory, instead they were left with thoughts of what might have been. HEREFORD 25PTS, LEDBURY 18PTS Ledbury went into the game with a strong
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19/11/04 - Ledbury shake up high-fliers
LEDBURY Rugby Club made the trip to Warwickshire and put in their best performance of the season yet, against promotion-chasing Stratford. STRATFORD 23PTS, LEDBURY 22PTS Stratford were going to be formidable opponents having had a great start to the season
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29/10/04 - Ledbury fail to gain reward
LEDBURY played their fifth away game in seven weeks and were beaten by a much heavier Old Yardleians pack in treacherous weather conditions. OLD YARDLEIANS 31PTS, LEDBURY 5PTS Following a rousing pre-match talk from coach Rob Collins and skipper Matt
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1/10/04 - Second half is disappointing
LEDBURY RFC travelled to Bedworth in buoyant mood after encouraging recent performances, seeking their first Midlands Three West (South) win of the season. BEDWORTH 28pts, LEDBURY 8pts Ledbury were forced to make several changes to the team from last
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24/9/04 - Spirited showing in cup tie
DESPITE the score line, Ledbury put in a spirited performance against higher grade Leamington last Saturday in the Powergen Intermediate Cup. LEAMINGTON 42pts, LEDBURY RFC 5pts For the first ten minutes both sides showed their attacking intents as each
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10/9/04 - Ledbury lose in fierce derby
LEDBURY and Pershore both battled hard in a fierce local derby last Saturday, with the temperature reaching a sweltering 80 degrees in this Midlands Three West (South) encounter. PERSHORE 22pts, LEDBURY 16pts Ledbury started the better and were rewarded
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Cricketers' big day backs young talent
NEWENT Cricket Club will be able to showcase its facilities and provide a day of entertainment for the town with its annual beer festival and pig roast. The club, which has 50 playing members as well as social members, has been enjoying a successful season
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Extra outdoor facility
Customers at a Newent pub will be able to enjoy a pint in a new beer garden, if planning permission is granted. The landlord of the King's Arms, Tony Rusher, aims to create a decked patio at the rear of the pub and transform an overgrown patch of land
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News in brief
n Vandals slashed the tyres of a car parked in Foley Road, Newent, between 5pm on Monday and 7.50am on Tuesday. Two tyres on the passenger side of the burgundy Vauxhall Zafira were damaged. Anyone with information should call police on 0845 0911234. n
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Family tradition at cider-makers
A NAME has been put to a face on rare colour film footage shot at Westons Cider in the 1920s. Stills from work by pioneer film-maker Claude Friese-Greene appeared in the Ledbury Reporter last month, with an appeal for information from the BBC, which is
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Concerns over plans to review town centre parking
Parking in Ledbury town centre will be cut back under a traffic order proposed by Herefordshire Council. Sections of parking along High Street will be removed and motorists will be unable to park next to the Market House on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while
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Tribute at last to vital convoy
A VETERAN of Operation Pedestal, the crucial effort to supply besieged Malta during the Second World War, has welcomed the unveiling of a memorial recognising the sacrifice. Robert Cosh, from Ledbury, was among hundreds of British servicemen who risked
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Week of fun at the castle
Giant stilt-walking knights and sport-loving wizards were among the characters entertaining children during a fun week at Eastnor Castle. A gladiator challenge, zip-wire and inflatable assault course also proved popular throughout this week. Children
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Sales to back charity's work
A Ledbury-based charity is hoping children's clothes and toy sales will raise valuable funds. The Ann Brennan Foundation, run by the owner of the Playstation Day Nursery, aims to help children and young adults infected with AIDS and HIV in Medias, Romania
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15/7/05 - Rangers in training
COLWALL Rangers will start pre-season football training on Thursday (July 21) at 7pm on the C
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15/7/05 - Younger legs wanted
BELL Inn 98 FC, who play in the Soccer Site Malvern League on Sundays, are looking for younger players to replace some of their ageing side. Anyone interested should turn up for training on Monday nights at Ledbury's John Masefield HS at 7pm.
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1/7/05 - Juniors to use rolling subs
THE annual meeting of the HGTA Herefordshire Junior League on Monday evening heard that the league's complement for the forthcoming season will be 122 sides. Sixteen sides will take part in the U9s division, 22 at U10, 17 at U11, 15 at U12, 17 at U13,
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1/7/05 - Swifts U8s finish third
LEDBURY Swifts entertained eight teams in their annual tournament and fete on Sunday. Ledbury Swifts were in group one and in their first match in the group stages, they played Ross Colts and won the game 1-0 thanks to a goal from Ben Miller. In the second
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10/6/05 - Trophy night
KARL Lancett picked up the Dilligaf United players' player award when the club held its presentation night at Ledbury Football Club. Other main award winners were: Top goalscorer: Blackie Smith; Most improved player: Yarambaram Moodley; Most entertaining
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20/5/05 - Hall's strike not enough
LEDBURY Town lost 2-1 to champions Tipton after extra-time in the West Midlands League Premier Division Cup final. The fourth-placed underdogs fought bravely at Wolverhampton Casuals and grabbed a half-time lead through Stuart Hall's thumping 22-yard
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20/5/05 - Swifts suffer first loss
SWIFTS suffered their first defeat this year after trailing 4-0 at half-time in this Kington Cup semi-final. LLANDRINDOD WELLS 5, LEDBURY SWIFTS U18S 2 The deficit would have been even higher but for a spectacular save from Swifts keeper Adam McTear.
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20/5/05 - Malvern Football League AGM
ALL club secretaries and managers are reminded that the annual general meeting of the Soccer Site Malvern League will be held at the Civil Service Sports and Social Club at 7.30pm on Monday (May 23). Any prospective teams are invited to send a representative
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29/4/05 - Town in league cup final spot
LEDBURY progressed to the West Midland premier league cup final after two thrilling semi-final ties with Brierley and Hagley. LEDBURY TOWN 3, BRIERLEY AND HAGLEY 3 The first leg at New Street saw the scores level at 3-3, with young Sean McKeon netting
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22/4/05 - Robbie Colwell blasts a brace
LEDBURY Town travelled to Brierley on Saturday with a much- reduced squad. BRIERLEY AND HAGLEY 0, LEDBURY TOWN 3 With several players forced to play out of position, a good all-round performance was given. Youngster Pat Locke and brothers Martin and Richard
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15/4/05 - Reserves in home defeat
LEDBURY Town Reserves lost 3-0 at home to Sutton United in their Herefordshire League premier division game on Saturday. A weakened home side looked like holding out for a draw but conceded three goals in the final 15 minutes. Ledbury Town's first team
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8/4/05 - Home loss disappoints
LEDBURY Town slipped to another disappointing West Midlands premier division defeat to a physical and dominant Heath Hayes side. LEDBURY TOWN 2, HEATH HAYES 3 Ledbury pressed hard in the first 45 minutes with Mark Brookes going close early on and Gareth
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1/4/05 - Cup run over despite penalty save
PERSHORE progressed to the semi-finals of the Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup with a determined performance against a lack-lustre Ledbury. PERSHORE TOWN 2, LEDBURY TOWN 1 The opening 20 minutes saw Paul Workman, in the Pershore goal, deny both Robbie Colwell
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1/4/05 - Late goal ends close contest
LEDBURY collected a share of the West Midland premier division points in a game of very few chances. TIVIDALE 1, LEDBURY TOWN 1 With both sides content to play the game at a canter, entertainment was at a minimum. Stuart Hall's goal on 15 minutes was
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25/3/05 - Town battle to cup semi-finals
LEDBURY Town edged past Herefordshire rivals Wellington in an exciting end-to-end third round West Midlands league cup tie on Tuesday. WELLINGTON 2, LEDBURY TOWN 3 The hosts opened the scoring after ten minutes when Robbie Parsons' lofted cross was met
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11/3/05 - Town humbled despite keeper
LEDBURY Town slumped to a humiliating West Midlands premier division defeat at Lye on Saturday despite the heroics of goalkeeper Craig Humphries. LYE TOWN 7, LEDBURY TOWN 0 The hosts gave fourth-placed Ledbury a footballing lesson with energetic play,
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25/2/05 - Town lead but then lose way
LEDBURY were brought back down to earth in the West Midlands premier division after notching 16 goals in their previous three games. SMETHWICK ST 2, LEDBURY TOWN 1 In a very lacklustre and uninspiring performance Smethwick deservedly took the three points
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11/2/05 - Five-goal Town in fourth place
LEDBURY Town returned to winning ways in the West Midlands premier division against Wednesfield at Amos Lane on Saturday. WEDNESFIELD 2, LEDBURY TOWN 5 In a topsy turvy first half Ledbury opened the scoring when Chris Palmer sent Lee Hooper clear to chip
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28/1/05 - Town's Vase run ends
LEDBURY'S FA Vase dream came to an end at Didcot's Loop Meadow stadium in front of a bumper crowd of 347. DIDCOT TOWN 2, LEDBURY TOWN 0 The first half saw an end-to- end encounter played at a frantic pace with Ledbury more than matching their higher-graded
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7/1/05 - Basement side hit for six by Ledbury
LEDBURY Town returned to league action after a three-week break when they travelled to West Midlands League premier division basement-side Coseley Town. COSELEY TOWN 1, LEDBURY TOWN 6 Ledbury started very brightly and opened the scoring after six minutes
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17/12/04 - Town storm into FA Vase last 32
LEDBURY Town continued their brilliant FA Vase journey at New Street on Saturday and progressed into the last 32 of the competition. LEDBURY TOWN 3, STUDLEY FC 1 Ledbury got off to a great start in this third round tie against visiting Midland Alliance
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3/12/04 - Town hit five to sink Goodrich
LEDBURY Town returned to West Midlands premier division action on Saturday and produced an awesome display to run out 5-0 winners against visiting Goodrich. LEDBURY TOWN 5, GOODRICH 0 Third-placed Ledbury opened the scoring after 12 minutes when Chris
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26/11/04 - Lee and Alex on target for Town
LEDBURY Town entertained Sutton Town in the FA Vase second round on Saturday on a sodden New Street pitch. LEDBURY TOWN 2, SUTTON TOWN 0 The home side got off to a good start and after five minutes a free kick was headed down by debut boy Oliver Thompson
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12/11/04 - Replay required after late night
KINGTON Town and Ledbury Town could not be separated in Tuesday's HFA County Challenge Cup tie. KINGTON TOWN 2, LEDBURY TOWN 2 A floodlight failure caused the kick- off to be delayed for 25 minutes and extra -time meant the game finished at around 10.30pm
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5/11/04 - Smedley Crooke Cup progress
ON Wednesday, Ledbury Town entertained Malvern Rangers in the Smedley Crooke Cup. LEDBURY TOWN 4, MALVERN RANGERS 2 Ledbury fielding a side containing some reserves were in front on five minutes with a Stuart Smith free kick, which he curled into the
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29/10/04 - Town hit four in FA Vase upset
LEDBURY Town cruised into the next round of the FA Vase with a 4-1 win over higher league opponents Biddulph Victoria. LEDBURY TOWN 4, BIDDULPH VICTORIA 1 Midland Alliance side Biddulph had the first chance on eight minutes with a one-on-one with the
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15/10/04 - Superb display by Humphries
LEDBURY Town maintained their unbeaten West Midland Premier Division record with a scoreless draw against a determined Gornal Athletic side at New Street on Saturday. LEDBURY TOWN 0, GORNAL ATHLETIC 0 The home side created very few scoring chances in
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1/10/04 - Gareth Davies stars for Town
A LATE goal by man-of-the-match Gareth Davis grabbed Ledbury Town a deserved West Midlands Premier Division victory over local rivals Wellington on Tuesday night. WELLINGTON 0, LEDBURY TOWN 1 This win extended Ledbury's unbeaten run to nine matches and
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1/10/04 - FA Vase progress
LEDBURY Town brushed aside Nuneaton Griffs in the FA Vase to take their place in the first round proper. NUNEATON GRIFFS 0, LEDBURY TOWN 2 First half chances were at a premium and at half time it remained 0-0. In the second half Ledbury stepped up a gear
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Prize pair share passion for plants
A garden packed with plants of every kind has won top prize in this year's Elgar Housing Association Garden Competition. The judges were bowled over by the sheer number and variety of plants in Anthony and Mary Blake's Bromyard garden. The annual competition
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Smelly session a hit with children
NASTY niffs galore were created at a children's workshop in Bromyard. The children were given a smell from Tudor England at Smelly Pigs, an activity morning organised by Herefordshire County Council's Heritage Services. There was an opportunity to sniff
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Safety fear for missing man
POLICE are concerned for the safety of a man who went missing earlier this month. Paul Richard Colley, 30, comes from the Bromyard area and was last seen by his family on Friday, August 5. He was in contact with them a few days later, on August 10, but
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Van driver in hospital airlift
A van driver was airlifted to hospital after his van crashed into a hedgerow and overturned. The accident happened on the B4220, between Bromyard and Acton Green, at around 11.45am on Friday, August 12. The white Citroen van was travelling towards Acton
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19/8/05 - Celebration time
LEDBURY hill-climber Barrie Lines is looking forward to being part of the Shelsley Walsh centenary celebrations over this weekend. Lines, who has competed at the venue for 20 seasons, said: "It's an honour to be part of it. It's a very special place and
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19/8/05 - Bowlers in cover up
NOT for the first time this season, the hardy members of Ledbury Bowls Club braved the rain on Saturday to play their home fixture against Kingsland. The Bank Crescent side won on three of the five rinks to record a 102-72 victory. Winning skips were
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19/8/05 - Title retained
LEDBURY Tennis Club held their Ladies' Open Doubles on Saturday. Eight couples entered and in spite of the rain, some very good tennis was played. Two semi-finals were played with Ledbury pairing of B Onions and G Marsters coming through to meet MCS pairing
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19/8/05 - Josh in Midlands U14s
EASTNOR all-rounder Josh Emery, who is already established in the club's first XI in the WCL division one, has been selected for the Midlands U14s squad to play in the week-long national festival at Loughborough starting on Sunday.
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15/7/05 - Pakistani paceman in 8-20
A VIRTUOSO display of pacey left-arm swing from former Pakistan A player Zahid Saeed destroyed Hagley on Saturday and set up Bromyard for a comfortable eight-wicket win. Hagley were put into bat on what looked like being one of the best batting wickets
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15/7/05 - Good start is wasted
BROMYARD seconds went down to a disappointing seven-wicket loss at Hagley Hall. HAGLEY II v BROMYARD II Batting first, Bromyard were given a sound platform by openers Jeff Bayliss (23) and Chris Simmonds (22). Dave Benbow made 17, but only Owen Thomas
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1/7/05 - U11s wanted
PENCOMBE U11s are looking for more young footballers for their Herefordshire Junior League side for the coming season. The Bromyard-area side completed a season in the U10s division last season and finished mid-table in a competitive league. They especially
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17/6/05 - Bromyard gain first ever win
BROMYARD maintained their position at the head of the Worcestershire County League division two with their first ever win at Netherton. BROMYARD v NETHERTON The Black Country side predictably chose to put Bromyard in and there were early signs of life
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10/6/05 - Bromyard go to the top spot
BROMYARD CC maintained their 100 per cent record, when it hasn't rained, with a six-wicket victory at home to newly promoted Harborne Thirds. After winning the toss and putting the Warwickshire side in to bat, Bromyard produced a lacklustre bowling and
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3/6/05 - Bromyard stay on top of table
PAKISTANI Zahid Saeed produced a devastating all-round display to keep Bromyard at the head of the Crusader Worcestershire County League Division Two with a seven-run success over Cookley. Saeed top-scored with 56 as Bromyard mustered 167 and then took
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27/5/05 - Bromyard club in medal haul
BROMYARD Tae Kwon Do Club enjoyed another successful tournament last weekend against some of the best fighters in the Midlands, at the open championships in Cheltenham. After several losses to Kyle, Josh Williams defeated his rival for the first time.
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13/5/05 - Bullocks show is top drawer
BROMYARD continued their fine start to the WCL division two season with a 125-run victory at home to Pedmore. BROMYARD v PEDMORE After some showers, Pedmore won the toss and put Bromyard into bat, but having seen out the first ten overs the Bullock brothers
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6/5/05 - Bromyard RFC junior awards
MORE than 100 children attended Bromyard RFC junior section awards evening. Chairman Farmer Parker spoke of a very successful season in which the club had grown at an alarming pace. In capping a very busy season, the club had successfully competed in
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Show serves up richest pickings
HEAVY rain did not dampen spirits or deter visitors to this year's Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society Show. The popular event, at Colwall Village Hall on Saturday, saw entries up on last year. The show, which can trace its roots back to the wartime
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19/8/05 - Bridge results
NEWENT BRIDGE CLUB Result from Friday, August 5. N/S 1 David and Anne Fletcher 62.00, 2 John Prosser and Connie Blakemore 55.50. E/W 1 Ivy Hawkins and Hans Wilson 61.50, 2 Keith Parsons and Harold Grouse 53.00. Result from Wednesday, August 10. N/S 1
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19/8/05 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL MIDLAND ALLIANCE Tipton Town v Malvern Town (3.00). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Bromyard Town v Heath Hayes (2.45); Great Wyrley v Ledbury Town (2.45). Division One: Malvern Town Reserves v Cresswell Wanderers
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15/7/05 - Williams is the rugby director
FORMER Ledbury Rugby Club player Darrell Williams is the new director of rugby at the Midlands West Three (South) club. Williams will start work on player recruitment and bolstering numbers at training to raise playing standards. He will also forge closer
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3/6/05 - Rugby club avoid relegation
LEDBURY Rugby Club have escaped relegation from Midlands Three South (West) after Shipston-on-Stour admitted they played an unregistered player. Ledbury finished second from bottom in the table with Shipston just one place above them. A ten point deduction
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27/5/05 - Rugby club set sights
LEDBURY Rugby Club have been busy making plans to improve the playing standards for next season. One of their early objectives is to appoint a remunerated director of rugby, who will be responsible for all aspects of senior rugby. The club say they need
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20/5/05 - Presentations at rugby club
LEDBURY RFC held their end of season dinner, with Rob Chapman presiding as master of ceremony, during which the following awards were presented: 1st XV captain's player: Chris Lewins; Players' player: Sam Scholefield; Most improved player Bill Sparey:
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13/5/05 - New partnership deal
LEDBURY RFC has unveiled a new two-year sponsorship deal with Much Marcle cider makers H Weston and Sons , to launch the 'Weston's Community Rugby Scheme'. Through the club's part-time rugby development manager, it looks to deliver a range of rugby initiatives
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13/5/05 - Rugby club host question time
LEDBURY RFC has been chosen as one of only six venues in England to host a Rugby Football Union question time. The event will take place on Monday (May 16), and the panel will be rugby football union chief executive Francis Baron, president Malcolm Phillips
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8/4/05 - Ledbury still in trouble
LEDBURY Rugby Club continue their battle against relegation from Midlands Three West (South) following a 3-32 defeat at Ross Road. LEDBURY RFC 3PTS, PERSHORE 32PTS Although Ledbury ran the Piddle Park-based visitors close in the away game early in the
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4/3/05 - Relegation worries still haunt Ledbury
LEDBURY RFC are still left chasing vital points to avoid relegation after a 12-21 defeat by Bedworth at Ross Road on Saturday. Ledbury are second from bottom in the Midlands Three West (South) table, six points clear of basement-side Droitwich and locked
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25/2/05 - Points soon denied
LEDBURY RFC went to Earlsdon needing a win to get out of the bottom two of the Midlands Three West (South) table. EARLSDON 34PTS, LEDBURY RFC 24PTS The game was all but over however after just 20 minutes when Ledbury found themselves 19-0 down. Barrett
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4/2/05 - Spirited display despite defeat
A DEPLETED Ledbury pushed a strong Old Yardleians side all the way as the Ross Road side put in their best performance for many weeks. EDBURY 20PTS, OLD YARDLEIANS 26PTS Ledbury played down the slope and were quickly 6-0 down after two penalties from
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14/1/05 - Promising show
DESPITE losing this Midlands Three West (South) game, Ledbury put in a satisfactory performance against high-flying Stratford. LEDBURY 15PTS, STRATFORD 29PTS For the first half Ledbury played up the slope and into the strong wind and soon found themselves
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26/11/04 - Vital points in tough fixture
LEDBURY Rugby Club edged a very competitive fixture to gain a vital two Midlands Three West (South) points despite putting in a disappointing first-half performance. LEDBURY 20pts, DROITWICH 15pts Ledbury, missing four key players, started the better
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5/11/04 - Vital win for Town first XV
LEDBURY'S stop-start performance, mixed with ill discipline, saw them struggle to their second Midlands Three West (South) victory of the season. LEDBURY 16PTS, SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR 10PTS The game started on a positive note with some good play from Ledbury
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8/10/04 - Ledbury race to crucial win
LEDBURY first XV finally got their season up and running with a convincing 22-11 victory over Earlsdon last Saturday. LEDBURY 22pts, EARLSDON 11pts Ledbury started the game in high tempo but they failed to score in these early exchanges getting turned
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17/9/04 - Late points defeat Ledbury
LEDBURY RFC and their Warwickshire opponents battled it out in an entertaining Midlands Three West (South) match at Ross Road on Saturday. LEDBURY 15pts, SILHILLIANS 21pts Silhillians sneaked a hard-fought win but the sporadic weather seemed to mirror
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Edward's bushes buck the trend
A Newent fruit farmer is pick of the crop after completing a bumper harvest from specially-developed blackcurrant bushes. Traditional varieties of blackcurrant are suffering from the effects of climate change, but Edward Keene is bucking the trend after
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Box plan is out of line
Newent town councillors oppose plans to change two phone boxes to card only. Councillors oppose proposals involving payphones at Ross Road and The Scarr, outlined in a British Telecom consultation document. Demand for payphones is currently under review
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Full of colour
Concerts, displays and lectures are due to draw thousands of visitors to Gorsley Flower Festival, which runs from Thursday to Monday, August 25-29. For the 26th year, Gorsley Chapel will be filled with floral displays, depicting scenes from the Bible.
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Gilt-edged!
Sunshine and good music greeted visitors to Newent Lake for a concert on Sunday afternoon. More than 100 people brought along picnics and chairs to enjoy the sounds of Pillowell Silver Band. The event was the penultimate in a series of concerts held each
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19/8/05 - Defeat looked unlikely
DOMINIES & Guild XI won this friendly at Bosbury on Sunday by one wicket. BOSBURY v DOMINIES & GUILD Home captain Steve Davies decided to bat on a slightly damp pitch. Bosbury were soon in trouble as Miles and Gammon found some movement off the