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Do you remember the Queen's Coronation?

11:16am Friday 24th May 2013

Next month the Queen will celebrate the 60th anniversary of her Coronation.

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Ox roast repeat sparks right royal thank-you

10:40am Friday 24th May 2013

ORGANISERS of Ledbury’s Coronation ox roast have received a special letter from Buckingham Palace just weeks before the special diamond anniversary event.

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Cradley crash - driver dies

9:45am Friday 24th May 2013

A DRIVER taken to hospital in a critical condition following a crash has died from his injuries.

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Your kind hearts help to save lives

8:50am Friday 24th May 2013

CUTTING-edge equipment is coming to Ledbury Hospital, thanks to the kindness of local fund-raisers who are dipping deep and providing thousands of pounds for the finest care possible.

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Tributes to Woolwich terror victim soldier

5:26pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

The victim of the terrorist murder in Woolwich was named today as father-of-one Lee Rigby.

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Woman who pushed friend off bridge jailed

12:30pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A WOMAN who pushed her depressed friend off a railway bridge after she begged for help in committing suicide has been jailed.

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Cathedral singing

5:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

MUSICALLY-minded students from a local high school were given the chance to sing in one of the country’s most historic churches.

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Food festival is to showcase best of local produce

5:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

HUNDREDS of foodies will be flocking to town for the annual Great Malvern Food Festival later this month.

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Meteroic rise to be leader of council

3:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

A COLWALL man elected a county councillor for the first time less than three years ago has been voted leader of Herefordshire’s Conservative group.

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Ox roast is to feature on Auntie

1:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

LEDBURY’S planned Ox Roast celebration, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation, is set to feature in a major BBC programme.

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Third of the way there in challenge

11:00am Monday 20th May 2013

A DETERMINED fundraiser has successfully completed the first stage of a triple challenge to raise money for good causes.

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Catwalk cash helps out children’s cause

8:50am Monday 20th May 2013

A FASHION show and fun walk put more than £2,600 into the coffers of a children’s heart charity.

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Crisp maker up for sale

5:06pm Sunday 19th May 2013

CRISP maker Tyrrells is set to attract the interest of global food companies after reportedly being put up for sale for about £100 million.

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Counting the cost of the torch relay

4:54pm Sunday 19th May 2013

As the Olympic torch weaved its way gradually to almost every corner of the host nation, the cost to local authorities - including Worcestershire - was adding up.

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June jewels

11:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

 JEWELS in June will be the theme for the next gathering of local flower fanciers.

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Witness appeal

3:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

POLICE in Ledbury believe jacks must have been used after a white Mercedes Sprinter van had its entire exhaust system stolen and now they are appealing for witnesses.

Not cricket at all

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

 THE sedate game of cricket will be laid aside for an evening of music.

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Cuts are to be discussed

10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A MEETING discussing the closure of Ledbury’s public toilets along with cuts to Herefordshire’s library services will be held next Friday.

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Jury told how man took nine rare birds

5:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

A man who ran a world famous birds of prey centre stole nine rare owls from zoos across the UK and Europe, a jury was told.

Charity summer ball

5:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

DEFENCE company 3SDL is aiming to raise more than £2,500 for Acorns Children’s Hospice at its annual summer ball The ball, on Saturday, June 1, at Malvern College Sports Centre features a two-course meal, followed by dancing to live music. There is also a raffle with a range of prizes.

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Famous faces due at poetry festival

3:10pm Friday 17th May 2013

FAMOUS faces may well be seen on Ledbury’s streets during this year’s poetry festival.

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Mayor may be youngest in history of the town

3:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

LEDBURY’S new mayor, Coun Terry Widdows, could be the youngest in the town’s long history.

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Festival hoping to hit the right notes

12:50pm Friday 17th May 2013

DYMOCK people believe it is time they put themselves on the festival map with hopes a music extravaganza will become an annual event.

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Our new shop is just sweet

10:40am Friday 17th May 2013

LEARNING about money has never been more fun for these Ledbury youngsters.

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Axed jobs may reduce pool hours

8:50am Friday 17th May 2013

LEDBURY Swimming Pool could have its hours reduced due to cuts.

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Two people stabbed - major police operation south Hereford - details as they unfolded

4:26pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Police report two men stabbed in south Hereford - officers storm a flat in Hunderton

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Beat the queues at Gloucester Tall Ships Festival

12:38pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Wristbands to avoid the queues at the Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2013 are on sale.

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Two people injured in Hereford - major police operation on Belmont Road

4:06pm Thursday 16th May 2013

THERE is a large police operation in south Hereford.

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Fireworks found at scene of pub fire

6:23pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

FIRE chiefs say a significant number of fireworks were found in the attic of a Malvern pub which went up in flames today.

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Triple success as sisters pass test first time

8:50am Tuesday 14th May 2013

TRIPLETS are celebrating a treble driving success.

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Charged with the deaths of three men

5:00pm Monday 13th May 2013

A WOMAN arrested in Herefordshire last month has been charged with the murders of three men whose bodies were found in ditches.

Hoax caller said he had run over our missing dog

3:00pm Monday 13th May 2013

THE best and worst of human nature has been on show following the disappearance of two beloved family dogs from an isolated home in the Frome Valley.

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This diamond pair met while at school

1:00pm Monday 13th May 2013

A DIAMOND Ledbury couple who met while he was head boy at school are set to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.

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Caitlin’s duet date with top tenor Alfie

11:00am Monday 13th May 2013

A YOUNG girl with mobility difficulties had her dearest wish granted when she sang with one of England’s leading tenors.

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Festival spiced up the weekend

9:00am Monday 13th May 2013

THE second Chilli Festival at Eastnor Castle helped to put some extra heat into the bank holiday weekend.

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Tasty jazz event

1:00pm Saturday 11th May 2013

SUPPER with jazz will be the cool and tasty theme for a fund-raising event near Ledbury.

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Church concert

11:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

CHELTENHAM-based choir Musica Vera will be performing at St Mary’s Church, Dymock, next Saturday, May 18, at 7.30pm.

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Jail for woman who pushed friend off bridge

4:20pm Friday 10th May 2013

A WOMAN who pushed her depressed friend off a railway bridge after she begged for help in committing suicide has been jailed.

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Popular ‘rat run’ has been reopened

3:00pm Friday 10th May 2013

KNAPP Lane has re-opened to traffic, months ahead of schedule, and the contractor says it’s all down to the warmer weather.

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Father and son’s charity skydive

1:00pm Friday 10th May 2013

FATHER and son Kevin and Adam Jeffery from Ledbury have completed a tandem parachute jump to help the Ross-based Hope Support Service.

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Entries pour in for memorial golf day

11:00am Friday 10th May 2013

ENTRIES have been pouring in for a fund-raising golf day in memory of a young Ledbury sportsman who died following a buggy accident.

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Threatened market now tripled in size

8:55am Friday 10th May 2013

A HISTORIC market, which was facing closure, is now thriving having trebled in size in just over a month.

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