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Celebrations to be held as brewery buys 'flagship' city pub

2 days ago | ledburyreporter.co.uk | Julia Baker

Last month, it was revealed that The Barrels pub in St Owen Street had gone under offer, after being put up for sale earlier this year with a price tag of £895,000. Now, the pub has announced that Wye Valley Brewery has "finally" acquired its flagship pub, and they have achieved "independence".
Krispy Kreme to give away free doughnuts this week (but there's a twist)

4 days ago | ledburyreporter.co.uk | Carlo Simone

Krispy Kreme will be giving away original glazed doughnuts on Friday, June 6 (Image: Krispy Kreme) Krispy Kreme will be giving away free original glazed doughnuts to mark National Doughnut Day (Friday, June 6), but there's a twist. The company wants to reclaim their title "as the OG of the glazed doughnut". Therefore, they are encouraging customers to bring “Faux-G doughnuts” into a Krispy Kreme store, which they can "upgrade" to an original glazed doughnut for free.
Another six weeks of delays expected as more gas works to start in Hereford

4 days ago | ledburyreporter.co.uk | Bridie Adams

Cadent Gas has said that from July 21, it will begin work in Three Elms Road in Hereford. Multi-way temporary traffic lights will be in place with delays likely, according to the gas company. The works are scheduled to finish by September 1. According to Herefordshire Council, the works are to replace gas mains. There is also a scheduled road closure in Three Elms Road by Herefordshire Council from August 18 to August 26.
Woman's fury at being denied house despite having £30k in bank

5 days ago | ledburyreporter.co.uk | Julia Baker

Jeanette Goldsmith applied for two shared ownership houses, in the hope of owning a property that would house her and her dog. Ms Goldsmith approached Citizen Housing when enquiring about a property in Kingstone, which she planned to own a 40 per cent share of for £88,000, along with paying £300 a month in rent. Ms Goldsmith was denied the purchase of the property on affordability criteria, despite her saying the purchase would have left her with £30,000 in her bank account.
Why National Trust is knocking down buildings at Croft Castle

6 days ago | ledburyreporter.co.uk | Gavin McEwan

Planning law allows buildings to be demolished without full planning permission under certain conditions, with the application aiming to show are met. Consisting of cattle sheds, a Dutch barn, implement shed and sileage clamp, the four structures form part of the Home Farm north of the grade I listed castle and neighbouring church, and are not normally accessible to visitors.
No farmer lives at agricultural occupancy tie cottage

1 week ago | ledburyreporter.co.uk | Gavin McEwan

Miss S Newcomb and Mrs W Coke are seeking a certificate of lawfulness from Herefordshire Council (application 250753) confirming that the planning breach at Warham Farm Cottage, Breinton has gone on so long as to be unenforceable. Planning permission for the cottage was granted at appeal in 1981 on condition its occupant worked, or last worked, in farming or forestry, or were a dependant, widow or widower of such a person.
ITV axe primetime drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series

1 week ago | ledburyreporter.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

ITV drama, Out There, starring Martin Clunes, has been axed after just one series following bad ratings. (Image: ITV) ITV has cancelled a primetime drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series. Out There premiered earlier this year and saw Clunes play the role of a father trying to protect his son after getting involved in a network of drug dealers. Last week, Clunes spoke about the series' future, sharing: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren’t, it seems.
Man dies after medical emergency in Union Street, Hereford

1 week ago | ledburyreporter.co.uk | Julia Baker

Police in attendance in Union Street (Image: Bridie Adams) A man has died after a medical emergency in a city centre street on Friday. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed that a man died in a property on Union Street on Friday (May 23), after a "medical emergency". Crews were called to the property at 6.42pm, with two ambulances, a critical care car, and two BASICS emergency doctors attending the scene. “Upon arrival we found a man in a critical condition.
Historic inn’s outdoor bar plan faces challenge over noise

1 week ago | ledburyreporter.co.uk | Gavin McEwan

Ben Savidge in the new outdoor area of the Crown Inn, Lea (Image: ROB DAVIES) A recently reopened Herefordshire pub faces opposition from a neighbour to its planned outdoor bar. County councillors granted a late licence in March to the refurbished Crown Inn in Lea near Ross-on-Wye, despite some villagers’ concerns over possible late-night noise and bad behaviour.
We have a rummage through the treasures at popular flea and collectors' fair

1 week ago | ledburyreporter.co.uk | Leda Reynolds

Bank Holiday bargain hunters flocked to the Three Counties Showground to snap up an array of 'treasures' from a death mask to plants. Eclectic items jostled for space on tables packed with memorabilia through the decades. Book lovers were indulged with stalls offering a range of delights from out-of-print tales to well-thumbed Agatha Christie novels. And Bard lovers were also tempted by the complete works of Shakespeare in miniature form.