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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Mitcheldean man pleads guilty to serious driving offences

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Luke Davis

Kevin Long, from Mitcheldean, pleaded guilty to multiple driving offences at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court, including driving while disqualified and under the influence of drugs. (Submitted)A 32-YEAR-OLD banned driver who was caught behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs will be sentenced next week. Kevin Long of Parks Road admitted charges of driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and driving under the influence of drugs when he appeared before Cheltenham magistrates.
St Joseph’s Primary gets green light for nursery extension

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Andy Sherwill

EXTENSION: St Josephs RC School, Ross. (Submitted)A LOCAL primary school has been granted planning permission to construct a single-storey extension in order to create a nursery facility.
Spencer set for 'final' Glastonbury Searchers gig

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Nick Hartland

The Searchers with Spencer James, right (The Searchers)SPENCER James is gearing up for the gig of a lifetime, with veteran pop band The Searchers booked to bow out on their 'final, final' tour at the Glastonbury Festival. The Forest-based musician has been lead singer-guitarist of the legendary 60s group for nearly 40 years, and having done three 'farewell' tours since 2019, they are heading out on the road again for 11 dates followed by a slot at the world's most famous festival.
EC Drummond's £1 million investment in new apple store

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Andy Sherwill

Tillington fruit farm's new orchard in blossom. (Submitted)A FRUIT fam, based in Ross-on-Wye, is now seeking planning permission to build a new store for its produce at Burghill, northwest of Hereford. EC Drummond is one of the UK’s largest fruit growers and plans to invest a million pounds at Tillington fruit farm rather than using third-party storage as at present. The company acquired the fruit farm when the Co-op sold off its farms estate a decade ago.
Queen Camilla remembers former Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Nick Hartland

Sir Thomas Dunne, who was formerly the Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire in 1998. (Submitted)HER Majesty The Queen attended a Service of Thanksgiving at Hereford Cathedral for the life of former Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Sir Thomas Dunne. Queen Camilla, who was also representing The King, joined representatives for five other members of the Royal Family, together at Friday’s (May 2) service with a large congregation of family and friends.
Town Council seeks budget input from residents

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Andy Sherwill

Front page of Ross Town Council's Budget Consultation survey. (Submitted)RENOVATING the historic Market House, investing in additional Christmas lights and increasing the amount of community event activities held last year were some of the highlights achieved by Ross-on-Wye Town Council. And now all town centre residents are being asked to participate in the council’s budget consultation for the next financial year 2026/27.
Massive fire in Hereford: Police and fire crews tackle mobile food stall blaze

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Grace Price

A FIRE broke out in Hereford city centre this morning (Wednesday, May 7), which is thought to have started started in a mobile food stall. Also in the newsFour Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews, two from Hereford and one each from Leominster and Fownhope fire stations attended the blaze in Commercial Street around 11am. The fire which engulfed the food stall was extinguished by four fire fighters wearing breathing apparatus and using three hosereel jets.
Crash closes road near Ross-on-Wye

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Nick Hartland

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Vintage cars and tractors star at Border County show

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Desmond Pugh

The May Day Bank Holiday got off to a steamy start as vintage enthusiasts gathered at the Border County Vintage Show two-day show on Vauxhall field. All the sights and sounds of yesteryear were on display, with vintage cars, tractors and military vehicles all making an appearance in the main ring. In the line of vintage cars were a pair of fibreglass Bond Bugs (a 750 and 850) as well as a Sunbeam Rapier.
From Concept to Reality: Sellack’s War Memorial Plaque Trail

1 week ago | rossgazette.com | Andy Sherwill

Sellack's War Memorial inspired the creation of a walking trail to honour the fallen's memory. (Submitted) HEAR how the individual First and Second World War stories of the men on Sellack's War Memorial inspired the creation of a walking trail through the parish to honour their memory. The event is being held this Saturday, May10t at Sellack (St Tysilio’s) Church [HR9 6QP] from 10.30am, It will be a panel discussion followed by an optional guided walk. Free tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk.