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26 Reasons Behind Road Rally Cancellation: Noise and Copycat Driving Among Concerns

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The annual Hills Ford Stages road rally, once a staple event in Ledbury, Herefordshire, has been cancelled due to numerous local objections and environmental concerns. Organisers Cheltenham Motor Club had planned to host the rally in September but withdrew in July after significant delays from Herefordshire Council over road closure and motor race order approvals. A Freedom of Information request has revealed 26 specific issues raised by residents that needed resolution before permission could be granted.


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Rugby: Hartpury Narrowly Beat Worcester; Cinderford Suffer Heartbreaking Loss; Lydney Triumph Over Matson – Plus Men’s and Women’s League Summaries

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Hartpury delivered a gripping performance to edge past Worcester Warriors with a final score of 28-25 in the Championship Rugby clash. The match was a tense battle, showcasing strong offensive plays and resilient defense from … Read More