THE theft of two tractors and a double-decker bus by joyriders is being linked to a spate of anti-social behaviour in the Ledbury area. One of the tractors and the bus were found abandoned close to Dog Hill Wood, where police launched a raid on Thursday
THE funeral of Ledbury centenarian Dolly Farmer will take place at St Michael and All Angels' Church on Tuesday (April 10), at noon. She died peacefully in her sleep at the Ledbury Nursing Home last week, just two months after celebrating her 100th birthday
The ladies of Bircham's Grange residential home, at Eastnor, have been busy making bonnets for their own Easter bonnet parade. Veteran Ledbury fundraiser Doris Mitton was invited to judge the hats, because of her own expert eye for design. Until recently
LEDBURY'S Roger and Ann McDonald are thanking local churches for their prayers and support following major heart surgery on their baby granddaughter Rebecca. The family says regular prayer sessions supported by the Christians Together in Ledbury Group
BROMYARD truck driver Nick Frost is taking on the arduous Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Breast Cancer Care. He will attempt to conquer Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours with friend and colleague Adrian Radnor. The pair were prompted
Bromyard goalkeeper Andrew Daindy' James has retired after an outstanding run of well over 1,000 games for the town football club. His last game was against Leominster, when he won the man of the match award by making a number of saves, giving Bromyard
Several items loaned to the hop collection at the Bromyard Heritage Centre remain unclaimed. Owners are urged to contact Bromyard District Local History Society in order to arrange identification and collection of their items. Please note, that any property
A public meeting at Bishop's Frome Village Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday, April 18, could lead to the setting up of a much-needed youth club.
BUDDING pop stars took to the stage during a Pop Icon competition at St Peter's Primary School in Bromyard. Audience members were entertained by 12 acts and then asked to vote for their favourites. Winners were Hannah Nott and Zoe Symonds, who sang
JUDGES from Calor Village of the Year for England will visit Tarrington on Wednesday, April 18. Last year, Tarrington won the Herefordshire competition, but this year will be up against 39 villages stretching from Shropshire to Cornwall. If the village
THE moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, established Malvern artist and writer Ian Fearnside began a race against time to publish his works. Mr Fearnside, a well-known name around the town, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
A MOTHER trampled to death by an elephant was originally from Malvern, it has been revealed. The woman and her 10-year-old daughter, who also died in the attack, have been laid to rest in the area. The funerals of Veronica and Charlotte Parker were
AMATEUR groups fear they could be priced out of using Malvern Theatres because of a decision to charge a £2.50 booking fee on every transaction. Leading figures among the local arts community are concerned the move could spell disaster for groups such
MALVERN St James has finalised the sale of the old St James's School site in West Malvern to evangelical Christian mission the Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance. The church now plans to move its training centre, the Regents Theological College, from Cheshire
