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MONMOUTH based chairty Bees for Development have paid tribute to their patron Bill Turnbull, who died recently after a battle with prostate cancer.

MONMOUTH based chairty Bees for Development have paid tribute to their patron Bill Turnbull, who died recently after a battle with prostate cancer.

Sarah Sesi McCombie said BBC and ITV host Bill Turnbull was dignified and brave throughout his five-year battle with prostate cancer which left him often in pain.

Speaking in an interview on BBC News, Karen Hardy, 52, broke down as she spoke warmly of the star, calling him a gentleman and mentor.

The Monmouth Bee Festival was opened by the new mayor of Monmouth, Alice Fletcher, who was invited to cut the ribbon by Dr Nicola Bradbear, director of Bees for Development.

THE DUCHESS of Cornwall paid a visit to Jamie’s Farm in Monmouth, a project which she has been a patron of for four years.

The driving force behind Monmouth’s claim to be the world’s first bee town has been recognised in The Queen’s Birthday Honours.

THIS years Queens Birthday Honours, which have been announced this week, have shone a light on some of the tireless work being carried out across…

Bees for Development, the specialist beekeeping charity based in Monmouth, has won a silver medal at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022, for their ‘Hives for Lives’ exhibit sponsored by Rowse Honey.

Exclusive: this year’s show promotes the trend of digging up lawns and planting wildlife-friendly flowers