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  • Eastnor Castle featured on Nick Knowles TV show

    EASTNOR Castle was featured on TV this week as part of Nick Knowles' new series. Nick Knowles, best-known for presenting the BBC's DIY SOS, has filmed his new series Heritage Rescue with Quest where he visits heritage buildings across the UK.

  • Boxing Day hunt meet in Ledbury 'can't be stopped'

    Opponents of the traditional Boxing Day hunt meet in Ledbury look likely to be disappointed when the issue is debated this evening. A Ledbury town councillor, who is also the deputy leader of Herefordshire Council, has expressed reservations about

  • Town on fire in the cold as they net 11 in thumping cup win

    LEDBURY Town were not fazed by the freezing temperatures at Shobdon as they cruised into the semi-finals of the Herefordshire FA Charity Bowl after a staggering 11-2 win. Ben Miller scored four of the 11, whilst twenty-year-old George Walker also

  • Last-gasp kick seals win for Ledbury in Coventry

    SWIRLING conditions and wintery temperatures could not prevent Lebdury RFC from edging a dramatic league clash at Coventry Welsh last weekend. Jamie Rayfield nailed a simple penalty in the 79th minute to claim the all important win on the road

  • 'Tis the weekend to be jolly for Ledbury folk

    LEDBURY’S Christmas officially gets underway this weekend with a late-night shopping evening and the switch-on of the town’s lights.  Tonight, the town’s shops will be open to customers until 8pm. Some will be doing much more than simply keeping

  • Food bank moves to new premises amid growing demand

    AFTER nine years at St Katherine’s Hall, Ledbury Food Bank is moving to a new premises that offers better access, facilities and parking. From next Wednesday, December 8, the charity will be operating from Unit 1 of the Homend Industrial Estate

  • Future of Boxing Day hunt meet called into question

    THE future of Ledbury's Boxing Day hunt meet has been called into question. The issue was due to be discussed at the monthly meeting of the town council this evening  following requests from “several members of the public”.  The meet has for

  • Repeat offender Bromyard learner driver is banned

    A LEARNER driver from Bromyard has been banned from the roads after repeated offending. Adam Wisdom Smith was proven guilty when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford. The court heard the 26-year-old had driven a Volkswagen Polo in Bransford