THE killing and burning of 466 sheep at Bringsty has left a farm like "death valley" and more animals are destined for the fires as the foot and mouth crisis continues. Farmer Nora Hall has spoken of the desolation at Grove Farm, which fell victim to
A MASS petition against the closure or privatisation of care homes in Herefordshire is being promoted in both Ledbury and Bromyard. The public sector union, Unison, is hardening its opposition to the proposals for seven homes, including Leadon Bank in
FOOT and mouth is creating even greater stress and pressure on hard pressed farmers and the rural community, the Samaritans said this week. The Samaritans provide emotional support to people in crisis. Volunteers are standing by to offer confidential
Cancellations of well-established calendar events because of the foot and mouth crisis continue. The Bromyard and District Garden Club has pulled the plug on its Annual Spring Show, which was set to attract hundreds of visitors to the Bromyard Leisure
THE auction where a Pretenders gold disc was to have gone under the hammer has been cancelled by the Friends of Ashperton Primary School, because of the foot and mouth crisis. The gold 1980 album, called simply Pretenders, was given to the school by the
THE economy of the Malvern Hills faces serious damage from the foot and mouth crisis with business losses mounting. The cancellation of the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the closure of the Malvern Hills to walkers has deprived the tourist industry of two spring
Bells are to be rung and prayers offered every hour in Ledbury as the Team Ministry asks God to deliver the farming community from foot and mouth. The Friday Prayer Day, on March 23, will take place from 9am to 5pm and be centred on St Michael and All
THE Bishop's Frome Village Show has been cancelled following the outbreak of foot and mouth in nearby Bringsty. The show, on Saturday, March 31, was to have been a celebration of local produce, flowers and handicrafts.
Last year's Bromyard Folk Festival, which fell in the middle of the petrol crisis, made a £3,000 loss. But going into the red will not threaten this year's event, which is set to run over three days from September 21. The year 2000 shortfall, caused by
Bromyard's first town council election for 16 years has been branded a "disappointment" because of the poor turnout. Bromyard Town Council spent £1,700 on voting cards for a total electorate of 3,027. Just 710 voted at Bromyard Leisure Centre last Thursday
Bromyard Town Council is objecting to plans to install a 15-metre communications mast at Little Farm, Winslow, on the grounds that existing masts in the area should be developed, instead of more being put up. Planning permission is being sought from Herefordshire
THE Under 11 girls hockey team from The Downs prep school in Colwall who were winners of their county championships earlier this term, continued their successful performances at the recent West of England tournament in Bristol. Despite being the smallest
LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB MARCH 5 was Teams Night at the club and 13 teams took part. The winners were Janet Holder, Brian Player, Percy & Joyce Sambrook with 71imp; 2, Rowland & Ann Clayton & John & Mira Davies 35imp; 3, Jill Hunter
FOLLOWING the previous week's match postponement at Leominster, Ledbury Town travelled to Midland Combination Premier Division leaders Studley BKL in the Smedley Crooke Cup. STUDLEY BKL 5, LEDBURY TOWN 1 Ledbury started poorly and were a goal down very
PRINCE William has formed a strong bond with a former head boy from The Downs school in Colwall. Mark Dyer, head boy in 1979, has been helping the future king organise his gap-year activities. They travelled together in Chile when the prince undertook
People living near Oatleys Meadow in Ledbury are battling to stop plans to turn part of the beauty spot into a cycle track for children. One fear is that it could turn it into another Recreation Ground, with the associated problems of vandalism. Colin
December's auction of silver trophies at Ledbury Cattle Market has led to the presentation of a new heart monitor to the Market Surgery. The Ledbury Christmas Fatstock Committee, which put the cups up for sale, has donated more than £1,000 of the takings
A MOOD of fear and despair has descended on farmers and countryside dwellers as the foot and mouth outbreak continues to threaten livelihoods. At Moorhall Farm, in Bringsty, farmer Mark Brodie said the thought of seeing his entire herd of sheep and cattle
ST Ann's Well could be a further casualty of the rapid spread of foot and mouth across the district. With the Malvern Hills designated as a no-go area for the first time in history, businesses that rely on tourism are suffering. John Redman, owner of
WELLAND pig farmer Roger Cousins has managed to move some animals from his farm. Two weeks ago Mr Cousins' farm was placed under quarantine by MAFF officials after several of his pigs were traced to a known foot and mouth infection site in Essex. But
A MALVERN estate agent has issued a warning to home buyers to beware of visiting properties in the countryside because of foot and mouth Dale Humphries, of Philip, Laney and Jolly, said they have been contacted by house sellers and farmers, especially
PART-TIME firefighters employed in agriculture are being given discretion over whether to attend calls that may bring them into contact with foot and mouth. The effect of the crisis on staffing has been described as "a matter of concern" for the fire
Ledbury Hunt has cancelled its annual point-to-point race meeting because of the foot and mouth crisis. The event was to have taken place at Maisemore Park, near Gloucester, on Sunday, April 1. Donald Haden, joint master of the hunt, said: "Out of consideration
AN entirely new concept and a fundamental addition to the British Dressage calendar - the Berkeley International Trials - are being sponsored by the Berkeley Group plc, one of Britain's leading property developers. The trials will be held at Hartpury
WHAT turned out to be Ledbury's only game this weekend due to the club tour to Maastricht and local foot and mouth problems, proved to be a storming display of 15 man supporting rugby. OLD CRYTIANS SECONDS 0, EDBURY SECONDS 57pts Even though Ledbury had
THE Herefordshire Football League has suspended all football for the remainder of the month due to the foot and mouth epidemic. At a special meeting held on Monday evening, the management committee decided that fixtures will resume, subject to a considerably
