A car which broke the land speed record 100 years ago has been restored by Ledbury engineers. The mighty Darracq 200 still roars with its original eight cylinder engine, the first one in the world. It will have its first public showing since 1911 at the
HEREFORDSHIRE Council will continue to provide bus transport to church schools. But parents of new pupils attending those schools from September 2006 will be expected to pay around £100 a term, per child. A reduced rate will be set for children from low
Ledbury Town Council could organise a skateboard competition on the recreation ground skate park. The request for a contest has come from young people and staff at Ledbury Youth Centre. It could take place on Carnival Day, August Bank Holiday Monday.
A party from Led-bury will be present when the Queen reviews the Fleet at Spithead on Tuesday, June 28. Because of the town's close links with HMS Ledbury in recent years, guests of honour will include Ledbury mayor Mary Cooper, former mayor Keith Francis
LEDBURY Catholic Church Fete on Saturday attracted around 200 people and raised just over £1,000 for its funds. The summer heat drew an even larger crowd than usual to the annual event, which was held the gardens of Ellenscroft in New Street, the home
More than 15,000 visitors are expected in Bromyard for the biggest summer event in the town's calendar. From motorcycle displays to craft stalls, the 38th Bromyard Gala offers events for everyone throughout Saturday and Sunday, July 2-3, on the Birchyfields
Sunshine and a host of activities attracted people to the annual St Peter's Church fete in Bromyard. Face painting, skittles, refreshments and an auction in the vicarage garden helped raise £1,012 for church funds, on Saturday. Children joined the fun
TRAFFIC congestion in Frog Lane, Bromyard, is causing concern among residents. In a letter to Herefordshire Council, Abigail Gibbard said parking along the narrow lane causes access problems and vehicles regularly use her drive as a turning area. She
Newent could be home to a new museum housing part of the biggest collection of historical packaging and advertising in the world. Much of the Robert Opie collection is based at Wigan, following a move from Gloucester Docks in 2001. But a section of the
Hot weather on Sunday attracted a number of unsupervised youngsters to the open-air pool at Picklenash Junior School in Newent. A concerned member of the public called police and officers arrived shortly after 3pm. They moved the children on and gave
A man is being hunted by detectives investigating despicable burglaries targeted at the elderly. An e-fit picture was issued by Herefordshire Police this week following two incidents in Ledbury. Detectives are also to talk to their counterparts across
LEDBURY rugby fan Sophie Wilesmith was in the right place at the right time to meet British Lions stars on the other side of the world. The former John Masefield High School pupil is in New Zealand on a gap year before going to university in Cardiff.
Ledbury Rector Dr Colin Beevers and his wife, Ann, will get two ringing tributes from the bell tower upon their retirement next month. Dr Beever's last service will be on Sunday, July 3, and the bell-ringers are planning to ring a quarter peal, which
Hopscotch pre-school playgroup of Tarrington will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a party on Saturday, July 9. The group hopes to trace and invite all former pupils, staff, helpers and parents to the celebration, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at Lady Emily
There will be a launch and signing at Ledbury Books and Maps on Saturday, July 2 from 11am to 1pm. The Review of Contemporary Poetry is being published by Bristol-based bluechrome and all proceeds will go to the Stroke Association. The anthology has been
A dedicated member of the Ledbury Naturalists left £1.7m in her will to the Cambridge college she attended as a young woman. The large sum has surprised friends of Lucia Windsor, of Pound Close. They have recalled a friendly but reserved lady who was
green polythene aimed at reducing glare and visual impact from polytunnels is on trial at Haygrove fruit farm, near Ledbury. Farmer Angus Davison said: "It tends to slow the growing process because it lets through less light. However, if the benefits
Eleven gardens on the New Mills estate will open for one day to show community spirit and support for two charities, close to the heart of residents. The Henry Boot Home Owners of Wye View, named after the developer, plan to raise funds for St Michael's
May in Ledbury was cooler than average but also drier, according to Albert Road weather watcher, Norman Selkirk. Mr Selkirk said the month's rainfall was well down on 17.8mm and total rainfall for the year is almost the same as for the very dry 2003.
A pedestrian crossing could be installed in New Street, Ledbury, by April to help elderly Harling Court residents to reach Somerfield. The move follows a petition from residents and the support of Ledbury town councillor Tony Bradford. Further details
LEDBURY'S Greenspaces Committee has expressed concern about extensive vandalism to trees on the town trail. In particular, they cite damage caused between Little Marcle Road and the Ross Round roundabout. The matter has been reported to Herefordshire
Ledbury's long-awaited new coach park, located at the Countrywide site off the Dymock Road, could be finished by the end of this month. The project, costing over £30,000 and aimed at boosting tourism, has been funded by Here-fordshire Council and Pettifer
Thieves took a consignment of alcohol valued at £225 from Ledbury Rugby Club, shortly after it had been delivered. The theft was between 8am and 9.30am on Tuesday and items taken included a barrel of cider, a case of Budweiser and five cases of special
LEDBURY'S MP Bill Wiggin has been elected chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Cider Group. Mr Wiggin, who grows cider apples in his own orchard near Ledbury, succeeds Hereford's Paul Keetch, who has now become the honorary president. He says he will
A silent night was had by all during a special Bromyard Brownies sleepover event. Twenty children and four adults packed their sleeping bags into Pencombe Village Hall on Friday and Saturday night. The event, coupled with the annual camp holiday, was
Well-known Bromyard bookshop, Food For All, is inviting customers to help celebrate its 15th birthday. A service, followed by bring and share buffet, takes place in St Peter's Church on Sunday, June 26, at 6.30pm. Punch and birthday cake will be served
Bromyard Town Council has overspent on its representation to May's Unitary Dev-elopment Plan inquiry. The council must use at least £800 from its reserves after fees from planning agents exceeded the £2,000 set aside. A bill received for one agent alone
PEOPLE from Colwall, Cradley and parts of Ledbury can access out-of-hours GP services in Malvern on weekend mornings from July. Herefordshire Primary Care Trust says patients living in east Herefordshire can be treated in Malvern on Saturday and Sunday
A Honda generator worth £700 was stolen from a building site in Crescent Road, Colwall, between Friday and Monday, June 10 and 13.
COLWALL Singers present a Midsummer Medley on Tuesday, June 28 at 7.45pm at Colwall Village Hall. There will be light refreshments. Donations received will be in aid of Breast Cancer Haven. Gardens open on Sunday will be Caves Folly and Longacre from
FRENCHMAN Alex Jeannin has finally become Hereford United's second summer signing. The 27-year-old put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Graham Turner's side, ending weeks of speculation linking the left-back with a move to Edgar Street. Jeannin arrived
The children's play area on the Rec-reation Ground in Newent could soon receive a £20,000 upgrade. Various grant-making bodies, including the Lottery, have been contacted over funds and if all goes to plan, new play equipment could be in place by the
The Glebe Infants' School fete will take place on Sunday, from 11am to 2pm, on Picklenash fields. Attractions include stalls, a bouncy castle, crafts, country dancing by the youngsters and junior sumo wrestling in special inflatable suits. This will be
