Tuesday, 6th January 2009

Car firm open as usual despite cuts

Jobs have been secured and it’s business as usual at an accident and repair centre in Ross town centre, despite the closure of the new car franchise side of the business.

Ross man killed in accident

A motorist who died after being involved in a crash between Little Mill and Usk last Friday has been named by police as Andrew John Owen Wilson, 57, from Ross-on-Wye.

Anger over 73 caravan plans

A farmer in the valley below Howle Hill, Ross-on-Wye, wants to add 73 more caravans for seasonal farm workers to the 100 or so already there and increase permission for their use from seven to 37 weeks a year.

Chance to see town history

A large medieval stone wall, the latest archeological find at The Prosect in Ross-on-Wye, will go on view to the public in December along with the Roman finds at the site.

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Festivities to mark big switch-on

Book signings and local craft goods will be the centre of this week’s Ross-in-Bloom pre-Christmas activities.

Children wait for lights treat

The waiting will soon be over for 12 Ross-on-Wye children who have been shortlisted to switch on the town’s Christmas lights this Saturday.

Man faces jail over tax fight

A man whose house burned down three years ago could be jailed for not paying council tax while he rebuilt it.

Voucher idea grows on town

Local schools are to benefit from a joint effort by Ross-on-Wye shoppers and businesses to make the most of a national store’s latest promotion.

Disney trip back on for ill Hannah

A terminally ill girl who last week won the right to refuse a heart transplant has been granted her final wish – to go to Disneyworld, Florida.

Trust denies ‘court’ claims

Herefordshire Primary Care Trust has issued a statement to clarify reports that suggested a ‘court battle’ took place between the trust and Hannah Jones and her family.