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Former cottage hospital given lease of life

5:10pm Thursday 8th January 2009

A SITE in Ledbury's town centre that was condemned as an eyesore a few years ago has been given a new lease of life.

Police appeal over two Ledbury burglaries

4:05pm Thursday 8th January 2009

POLICE in Ledbury are appealing for information following two burglaries at commercial premises in the town.

Perry makers facing shortages

Sharon Gilbert at the Three Counties Showground

12:20pm Thursday 8th January 2009

POOR weather in the summer resulted in a shortage of perry pears according to Herefordshire Council’s Quarterly Economic Bulletin.

Suggestions flood in for Woolies replacement

12:08pm Thursday 8th January 2009

DOZENS of residents have had their say on what should replace Woolworths in Ledbury’s Homend.

Ashperton pupils first in county to strike gold

11:00am Thursday 8th January 2009

STUDENTS and staff at Ashperton Primary are celebrating after becoming the first school in Herefordshire to win a prestigious award for its environmentally friendly activities.

Ledbury firm defying the credit crunch

10:37am Thursday 8th January 2009

A UNIQUE Ledbury shop with loyal customers from across the country has bucked the prevailing economic trend and moved into larger premises.

Water works affects bus timetables

10:35am Thursday 8th January 2009

WELSH Water’s improvements to water mains in Ledbury, which started on Monday (January 5), will have implications for those using public transport to enter and leave the town.

Drivers' warned to obey rules during works

10:26am Thursday 8th January 2009

POLICE have warned of inconsiderate driving in Ledbury as people grow impatient and frustrated at the delays caused by the road works Sgt Sarah Hughes, in charge of local policing in the Ledbury area, said drivers could face prosecution.

Today's events

7:10am Thursday 8th January 2009

Thursday

Silver surfers sought

2:13pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

AGE Concern Ledbury & District is starting a new intake of older people to its Silver Surfers Computer club at the John Masefield High School.

Shambles museum could be altered into housing

2:10pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

AN application to turn part of the recently-closed Shambles Museum, in Newent, into housing will be considered by the parish council on Monday (January 12).

Workshops for budding businesswomen

12:40pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

A WORKSHOP for women who want to run their own businesses starts up in Ledbury next week.

Students' enterprising idea

12:10pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

A GROUP of year 12 students at Ledbury’s John Masefield High School have set up an innovative and environmentally-friendly company as part of the national Young Enterprise scheme.

Panto tickets still available

Heather Cooper as Dick Whittington.

11:46am Wednesday 7th January 2009

THERE are still some tickets left for this year's panto being staged by Ledbury Amateur Dramatic Society.

Wassailing tradition takes place at the weekend

11:41am Wednesday 7th January 2009

THE ancient English custom of Wassailing, which traditionally takes place on Twelfth Night, will be taking place at The Slip Tavern at Much Marcle tomorrow, Saturday, January 10.

New lease of life for historic buildings

11:41am Wednesday 7th January 2009

HISTORIC farm buildings near Ledbury have been given a new lease of life by government funding.

Dymock school still closed

10:25am Wednesday 7th January 2009

THE Ann Cam C of E Primary School in Dymock is still closed today (Wednesday) because of problems with its heating system.

Today's events

7:10am Wednesday 7th January 2009

Wednesday

Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications

3:58pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on December 19, 2008:-

Social housing call for Ledbury

2:43pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

THE Elgar Housing Association is being urged to provide more social housing in Ledbury.


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