Ledbury, England News

A DRINK driver was arrested after a police chase through the streets of Malvern which ended with a crash between his vehicle and the pursuing police car.

PLANS to open a Tesco in Ross -on-Wye that would create about 250 jobs have been supported by the majority of people from the town, it has been claimed.

PLANS to open a Tesco in Ross -on-Wye that would create about 250 jobs have been supported by the majority of people from the town, it has been claimed.

MOST people like to stop off at a pub whenever they cycle, but three Bromyard men have set the bar much higher.

The white Mercedes Sprinter was parked on The Homend near the old community hospital when the theft happened between 7pm on Friday and 7am Saturday morning.

More than 7,000 visitors enjoyed the sunshine in the dramatic scenery near Ledbury on Sunday and Monday, with the sound of the Pantasy Steel Band greeting people and the castle courtyard hosting more than 40 exhibitors.

TOWN Councillors have expressed anger and dismay that Ledbury looks set to be split into three wards, each with its own Herefordshire councillor.

LEDBURY'S Knapp Lane has re-opened to traffic, months ahead of schedule, and the contractor says it's all down to the warmer weather.

This follows Hereford, which had its broadband upgraded last year, and Leominster will follow later this year as part of BT's A 2.5 billion fibre roll-out programme .

Witley Court and Gardens, near Worcester, will be home to a children's festival that takes youngsters back in time to experience life as a jester or knight by learning circus skills or having a go at junior jousting from tomorrow until Monday between 11am and 5pm.

Allie Gilbert, from Much Marcle, near Ledbury, is taking part in her first half marathon, along the North Yorkshire moors coastal trail, this weekend and then in June is tackling the Three Peaks Challenge and Mudrunner Oblivion challenge at Eastnor Castle.

ONE marathon for charity clearly isn't enough for a Ledbury woman, who aims to tackle 52 miles up and down the Malvern Hills in just one day.

A FARMER at the heart of perry pear country was at the centre of a televisual celebration of British fruit.

That is the fear of councillor Annette Crowe and headteacher Julie Rees after an increase in drivers parking near Ledbury Primary School since the loss of the town's free car park and increased parking charges.

Eastnor Castle,near Ledbury, welcomes the Chilli Festival for its second year with more stalls and entertainment on Sunday and Monday, May 5-6. More than 40 exhibitors will be showing off their products inthe Castle Courtyard Chilli Market and visitors who can handle the heat will be able to sample curry sauces and pastes, pickles and jams, chilli ... (more)

Anne Carr, of Mathon, near Malvern, said it was amazing to see the six-months-pregnant Kate Middleton up close as she and chief scout Bear Grylls inspected the 400 Queen's Scouts at Windsor Castle.

The bus has been donated to the school, in Dymock, near Ledbury, by its Parents, Teachers and Friends Association after years of tireless fund-raising. "It means we can take them out far more to really reinforce all of the learning which takes place in the classroom.

WYE Valley Music will present a series of four chamber music concerts under the banner of Music In June for the fifth year running.

One of Ledbury's county councillors Liz Harvey has been in talks with pool manager Richard Preece to make provision for the system in this year's budget.

ORGANISATIONS in Ledbury are being encouraged to sign up for a special Community Day, as part of the Ox Roast weekend marking 60 years since the Queen's coronation.