Archive - Thursday, 25 April 2019

Thousands to be spent on replacing town trail footbridge in Ledbury?

CLAIMS that Herefordshire Council is planning to spend thousands on replacing Orchard Lane footbridge, on the town trail, have not been refuted by the council.

Homes plan near pub

DEVELOPERS have submitted plans to build five homes next to a county pub.

Before and after photos of new footpath

These pictures show the progress on work to widen a footpath on the A480 at Credenhill, Herefordshire.

New scheme starts to stop petrol theft

POLICE have linked up with a county petrol station in a new move to stop motorists driving from away without paying for fuel.

Which roads shut for traffic for Herefordshire fairs

The May fairs are returning to Hereford and Leominster, promising rides, entertainment, food stalls and ancient customs... and traffic disruption!

Bootleg cigarettes found in shop raid

MORE than 37,000 bootleg cigarettes have been found during a raid on a Herefordshire shop.

Pub's karaoke singers will help hospice

One of Hereford's most loved landlady's, Norma Blake, is raising money for St Michael's and celebrating 35 years of hospice care with a 35-hour music marathon.

Before and after: railway line trash cleared

Fire chiefs say number of accidents at service remains high

FIRE chiefs have revealed there were 46 health and safety incidents at the service during the last quarter.

Easter fun marks 25 years at Newbridge Farm Park

A POPULAR farm park has celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Our pick: 11 of the best Sunday lunches in Herefordshire

With so many of Herefordshire’s rural pubs offering Sunday lunch, the only problem you’ll have is deciding where to go. Or you could simply work your way through our selection of some of the best...

Roger David Peters

Roger David Peters Passed away at home The Marsh Wellington on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 aged 71 years. Much loved Husband of Pam, Father to Mark and Tom, Father in Law to Laney and Jaydee also Grandad to Oscar. Loved and missed by all his Family,…

Katie Rosa (Rosie) Lloyd

Katie Rosa LLOYD 'Rosie' 7, Harley Alms Houses, Hay on Wye and formerly of Groesvaen, Painscastle Passed away peacefully at Brecon War Memorial Hospital on April 12th, 2019, aged 93 years. Beloved Wife of the late Bill, Mother, Grandmother and Great…

Beryl Joan Lambert

Beryl Joan Lambert Sadly passed away on April 15th, 2019 aged 87 Will be very sadly missed by her Sister Mary and Niece Yvonne, and the rest of the Family. The Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday, May 8th at 12.45 pm Family…

Allan Roy Knott

Allan Roy Knott Formerly of Special Metals Wiggins and Co, passed away peacefully on April 16th, aged 85 years. Much loved Husband to Jean, Father to Susan and Ian and Grandad to Rebecca, William, Edward, Eliza and Piper. Funeral service to be held at…

Fay Beare

FAY BEARE Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 13th, 2019. Loving Partner to Steve and devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Funeral Service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on May 7th at 2.15pm Family flowers…

Nigel John Riley

Nigel John Riley Died peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on April 10th, 2019 aged 93 years Beloved Husband of Ann. Loving Father of Guy, Elizabeth, Alan and Sally also the late Keith. Grandfather to Nicholas, Ellie and Livy Funeral Service to be…

Arthur William Richardson

Arthur William Richardson 'Herbie' Passed away at home on March 29th, aged 86 years. Much loved and missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday, April 26th, at 2.15pm. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to…

Pamela Harding (nee Weager)

PAMELA HARDING (NEE WEAGER) Of Hereford. Sadly and unexpectedly passed away on April 7th, 2019, aged 65 years. Wife of Dave, Mum to Becky and Nan to Kian and Jayden. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019, 12.45 p.m. at Hereford…

Farr Glenys

Glenys Farr Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 aged 65 years. A much loved Wife of Brian, loving Mother to John, Sarah and James also a much loved Nanny, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The Funeral Service will be held at…

William John (Jack) Gittings Gittings

WILLIAM JOHN (JACK) GITTINGS Of Hampton Dene, formerly of Ledbury. It is with great sadness that Jack passed away peacefully at The County Hospital on 22nd April, aged 89 years. Loved dearly by his Wife Val, Daughter Paula, Grandsons Jordan and Finley,…

WINNIE JOHNSON (NEE PRIDDY)

WINNIE JOHNSON (NEE PRIDDY) Dear Mum would have been 100 on April 25th. Loved and remembered always. Paul, Janis, Julie and Families

Doreen Parsons

DOREEN PARSONS Remembering you on your Birthday, April 26th. Always in my heart. Alan x

Michael Eric Edwards

Michael Eric Edwards Ann would like to thank everyone who attended Michael's funeral, all the kind words and support she has received and also the generous donations given in memory of Michael

Tony Humphrey

TONY HUMPHREY Margaret Humphrey, wife of the late Tony, would like to express her grateful thanks to all who cared with so much love and kindness for Tony in his long and painful illness, and those who attended his funeral. Thanks also to those who…

Shirley Audrey Mary James (nee Houlson)

Shirley Audrey Mary James (nee Houlson) of Bromyard. Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Highwell House Nursing Home, Bromyard on April 17th 2019, aged 83 years. Wife of Geoff, Mother of Sharon, Andrew, Carolyn and Kathryn and a much loved…

Ian Connell

Ian Connell Formerly of Old Letton Court and Docklow. Passed away peacefully following a short illness at Hereford County Hospital on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 aged 92 years. Loving Husband of Hazel. Father of Robert and Sally. Much loved Grandfather…

Josephine Lesley Davies

JOSEPHINE LESLEY DAVIES Of Ullingswick. Sadly passed away on Monday, April 15th 2019, aged 61 years. Much loved Wife of Tony, Mother of Naomi and Gary, Sister, and Auntie. A beautiful, amazing, caring lady who will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service…

Michael Powell

Michael Powell On April 16th, 2019, passed away peacefully at the County Hospital aged 90 years. Much loved Father of Martin, Valerie and Stuart, and a dearly loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral Service at St. Michael's Church, Mansel Lacy…

Jean Josephine Moseley

Jean Josephine Moseley Of Golden Oak House, Hay on Wye. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday, April 12th, 2019 aged 74 years. Devoted Mother of Sarah, Robert and Katy, Grandma to Sam, Josh, Harry, Charlie, Archie, Olivia and Nicole and…

Arthur Henry Pullen

Arthur Henry Pullen Passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 17th, 2019 aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Beryl. Much loved father of Heather, Lesley, Alison and Sarah, sons in law Robert, Michael and Pete. An adored grandfather of the late…

Baden Kenneth 'Ken' Hinwood

Baden Kenneth Hinwood 'Ken' Of Millbank, Cleobury Mortimer and formerly of WithyPool Farm, passed away peacefully in Churchill House, Ludlow on April 15th, 2019, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Rosemary and dearly loved Father and Grandfather. Private…

Mavis Rosemary Smith

Mavis Rosemary Smith Formerly of Garway passed away peacefully with her family beside her at Brockhampton Court Nursing Home on April 15th, 2019. Dearly loved Wife of Steve, Mum, Nan, Great Nan and Sister, Mavis will be missed so much. The Funeral will…

Daphne Winifred Hartill

Daphne Winifred Hartill Passed away peacefully at home on April15th, 2019 aged 86 years. Dearly loved Sister of Joyce. Service at Allensmore Church at 12 noon on May 8th followed by private Cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if required in…

Graham Richard Lewis Gardner Davies

Graham Richard Lewis Gardner Davies Passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Hospice on March 14th, aged 88 years. Much loved Father and Grandfather. Funeral Service to take place at Hereford Crematorium, Wednesday, May 1st, at 11.15am. Family flowers…

Jane Goddard

Jane GODDARD Of New House Farm, Almeley. Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 17th April 2019. A loving wife, mum, sister and Granma. Following a private cremation, a Service To Celebrate Jane's Life will be held at the Church of St. Mary,…

Piggie Helme

Piggie Helme Passed on Easter Day, 21st April surrounded by her Family having courageously faced the challenges of severe illness. Her Family would like to thank everyone for the love and support given to them and to Piggie over the last few months. All…

Ruth (Beatrice) Gammond

Ruth Gammond (Beatrice) Of Thornhill Farmhouse and later Keble Close Lechlade Formerly (Beatrice) Ruth Davies, of The Parks, Almeley Herefordshire Passed away peacefully at home on the 8th April 2019 aged 86. Dearly loved wife of the late Vincent, and…

Peter Edward Brian James

PETER EDWARD BRIAN JAMES of Pencombe, formerly of Stoke Lacy. Passed away at Hereford County Hospital on April 20th, 2019, aged 84 years. Husband of the late Pat. A much loved Father and Grandfather who will be very sadly missed. The Funeral Service…

Simon .

Simon Happy 50th Birthday. Lots of love, Mum, Dad. Emma and Nina. xxx

Audrey Gummery

Audrey Gummery Philip, Mark, Michael and John wish to thank Family, Friends and Neighbours for the kind messages of sympathy, attendance at the Service and the donations which raised over £500 for St Michael's Hospice. Special thanks to Reverend Rachel…

Ivy Legge

Ivy Legge Ivy's family would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of support, attendance at her Funeral and generous donations for St Michael's Hospice and St Guthlac's church. Special thanks also to Redbrook Ward for their compassion and the…

Harry and Gwen Whittington

Harry and Gwen Whittington April 24th, 1986. May 23rd, 1976. Fond memories Mum and Dad, Grandparents. Love always Vanda, Sandra, Jim, Jacqueline, Jim and Families.

NICHOLAS (NIK) LEWIS

NICHOLAS (NIK) LEWIS 30.04.68 - 30.04.18 One year has passed. There was no time to say goodbye. We miss you so much. Forever Loved Mum, Dad and Family X X X

Neil Priday (Boots)

Neil Priday (Boots) April 24th, 2002. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words, still missed beyond measure. Love Deb & Sam XX

Frederick William Hodges

Frederick William HODGES April 26th, 2016. Treasured memories of a Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Always in our thoughts. From David, Verena, Steven and Grandchildren.

Paul Newman

Paul Newman The years pass but time does not heal. You are still missed every day. Love now and always, Mum, Dad, Chris, Pamela, Keith, Charmaine and Girls. xxx

Neil (Boots) Priday

Neil (Boots) Priday April 24th 2002 Our family chain is broken The day you passed away Beautiful memories hold us together Until we are together again We love and miss you darling Mum and Dad xxxx

William Richard (Bill) Marsh

William Richard Marsh "Bill" Passed away at Hereford County Hospital on April 15th, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Father and Grandad. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at Hereford Crematorium at 1.30pm.…

On form Lucs ready for play-off showdown

LUCTONIANS' starting hooker Guy Kirkby says that his team-mates work at their best in the deciding stages of the season.

St Mary's students help fundraise for CAFOD

A CHARITY concert held at Belmont Abbey and performed by pupils from St Mary's Roman Catholic High School in Hereford has raised more than £500 for the international development charity CAFOD, making the grand total raised for charity since 2013 an…

FRIENDS OF ST ANDREW’S: May 100 CLUB DRAW

BREDWARDINE ART GROUP: May dates for your diary

Bredwardine & Brobury Village Market

This week's sports fixtures

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

Why men earn more per hour on average than women in fire service

FIRE chiefs have revealed that men employed by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service earn on average £7.19 more per hour than women.

Clarks in Ledbury thrives after recovering from a fire

A SHOE shop hit by fire is back up and running.

Plant fair at St Michael's Hospice

THE third St Michael’s Hospice Plant Fair takes place on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 and organisers say it will be the biggest and best yet.

Funeral arranger's appeal to help the homeless

A FUNERAL arranger says he has been “overwhelmed” by the community’s response to his appeal for clothes, bedding and household items for the homeless.

Crunch date looms for Hawk Rise estate

A DECISION is set to be made for the proposed 275 home Hawk Rise estate in Ledbury.