The Ross Gazette

The Ross Gazette has been a vital part of the local community, cherished by families for many years and catering to readers of all ages. As the town's weekly newspaper, it has been dedicated to serving the Ross-on-Wye area for nearly 150 years. The inaugural edition was published on January 2, 1867.

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Frampton sink 1sts but Ralph roars for Lions with 122

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Nick Hartland

Josh Ralph roared for Newent Lions firing 122 (Newent CC)NEWENT 1st XI fell to a 44-run loss at home to Frampton On Severn on Saturday after being set 186-9 off 40 overs. Josh Hayes, Liam Devries and Jack Cowles took wicket braces, backed by single strikes from Tom Devries, Will Trumper and Wayne Phillips. Newent opener Cowles then made 50 in reply, but the only other top order batsman to make double figures was Mike Mason with 15.
Juniors Women honoured at awards night after superb season

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Nick Hartland

Macy Walker scooped three awards at the Ross Juniors Women's presentation night (Ross Juniors)ROSS Juniors Women held their End of Season Awards Night at the Sports Centre after an incredible season showing maturity beyond their years.
James makes hay with five wickets and 71 runs

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Nick Hartland

Anthony James took five wickets and scored 71 runs for Aston Ingham (File photo)ANTHONY James took five wickets for 29 runs and scored 71 not out as Aston Ingham 1st XI brushed aside West of England Gloucestershire Premier basement hosts Thornbury 2nds by seven wickets on Saturday. Simon Clark also took two wickets, and Sam Didcote, Mikey Gooch and Dan Smith one apiece as Thornbury were dismissed for 133 in 39.5 overs.
Ross Hospital fete triumphs over rain

2 weeks ago | rossgazette.com | Andy Sherwill

CORRIDOR: Squeeze in to use the Rotary Club's vintage bagatelle game at the Ross Community Hospital's fete which was moved indoors because of the weather. (Tindle)THE British sprit or ‘carrying on regardless’ was evident at Community Hospital in Ross, when all fete activities moved inside due to the prospect of inclement weather. The fete organisers, The Friends of Ross Hospital said it was pleased to have made the decision to move indoors, as the predicted heavy rain did appear.
Ross-on-Wye and Betzdorf celebrate 40th anniversary

2 weeks ago | rossgazette.com | Andy Sherwill

The Ross-Betzdorf Twinning Association gather on the steps of the Royal Shakespeare Company building, proudly holding a specially made 40th Anniversary flag. (Submitted/Twinning Assn)ROSS-ON-WYE proudly hosted a group from Betzdorf, Germany to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the official twinning between the two towns. The 30 visitors were warmly welcomed into the homes of Ross residents, where lifelong friendships often begin.
Local pubs ‘defying gloomy national picture’

2 weeks ago | rossgazette.com | Andy Sherwill

CAMRA PRAISE: Local pubs receive praise from the Campaign for Real Ale. Pictured are Rebecca Pickup and Charlie Baker at the Riverside Inn at Wye Street, Ross and Tom Howarth, the general manager at the Crown Inn at the Lea. (Tindle)HEREFORDSHIRE’S pub scene is in rude health, despite dire stories nationally of an industry in terminal decline, according to a prominent local campaigner.
Donation made to Motor Neurone Disease Association in memory of Phil Johnson

2 weeks ago | rossgazette.com | Andy Sherwill

CHEQUE PRESENTATION: The memory of Phil Johnson (inset) was kept alive with a £1,000 donation to the Motor Neurone Disease Association by the Ross Lions and the Morrisons store in Ross-on-Wye (Submitted/Lions)IN honour of Phil Johnson, a £1,000 donation was made to the Motor Neurone Disease Association in his memory. Also in the newsPhil was a well-loved employee of Morrisons, who had worked at the store for many years.
Herefordshire Romanesque stone carvings by Llangarron artists at Leominster Priory

2 weeks ago | rossgazette.com | Andy Sherwill

A GROUP of stone carvers from Llangarron are exhibiting some of their work at Leominster Priory from June 14 to July 14 as part of its 900th anniversary celebrations.
Ross-on-Wye livestock market peaks at £3,069

2 weeks ago | rossgazette.com | Andy Sherwill

Ross Livestock Market sign (Tindle)AUCTIONEERS RG and RB Williams report a large entry at the livestock market in Ross-on-Wye on June 9 which met a fast trade from start to finish, peaking at £3,069.90 for steers. The entry was made up by some quality Continentals selling from 390p – 405ppkg. Heavy weight cattle peaked at £3,069 with stronger steers and heifers selling between £2,500 - £3,000. The top vendor was GH & GG Savidge of Dean Common Farm.
Town council targets anti-social behaviour

2 weeks ago | rossgazette.com | Andy Sherwill

GRAFFITI: The Red Meadow toilet block in Ross suffers from repeated vandalism. (Tindle)THE policing priorities of Ross-on-Wye Town Council have been agreed with anti-social behaviour topping the list. At Monday’s meeting of the town council, members heard about the ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour which included the vandalism of the Red Meadow car park toilets with graffiti being discovered on May 18 and flooding caused by tissues being placed in the urinal on May 28.