The new High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Mr James Hervey-Bathurst CBE DL was recently declared at a special ceremony at Court Number 1 at The Shirehall in Hereford. Amongst the many guests were Paul Deneen OBE JP DL and Joyce Thomas MBE DL.

Mr Deneen said: “James will be an excellent representative and ambassador for Herefordshire and I wish him and Lucy well for the forthcoming year. The declaration event was very well supported and was a most enjoyable ceremony with the Chancellor of the High Court, The Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Vos leading the proceedings.”See this week’s paper for more stories like this, available in shops and as a Digital Edition now.