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Evidence points the other way
Detailed employment statistics for each EU Member State are now available for 2001. The results are most revealing. Only four countries have employment levels higher than EU targets: the Netherlands, the UK, Denmark and Sweden. For people over the age
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Optimism over switch to euros
YOUR correspondent Mr Kenyon fears that prices may be rounded up if Britain adopts the euro. When the euro was introduced here, many prices were rounded down, including fines for motoring offences! And 'Aldi' a popular supermarket chain, reduced all its
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Nowhere to play as you get older
Congratulations to Sarah Mobberley who spoke up on behalf of young people in the area of Ridgemoor Road, Cheaton Close and Middlemarsh in Leominster about the lack of play facilities for older children. The councillors realised that the current policy
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Glory days may be on their way back
MADAM, I am an Old Herefordian in whose psyche Hereford United is deeply embedded. In common with the other men in my family I was introduced to Edgar Street at an early age, my late father being a most devoted supporter. The images of John Charles, Albert
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Six months in jail for father of seven
A FATHER-OF-SEVEN has been jailed for six months for taking part in a "stupid" hotel burglary. Terence Fulton and an 18-year-old broke into a bottle store at the Royal Oak hotel in Leominster. They stole beer worth £54 but police were alerted by the landlady
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Shopmobility boom aided by new scooter
LEOMINSTER Shopmobility, which is experiencing a boom in demand for mobility aids for the disabled, has a natty new piece of kit at its depot. The battery-powered 'scooter' is a portable model that can be easily taken apart in sections and stowed in the
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If you want to get ahead get a hard hat...
VISITORS can join the 'hard hat happening' event at Croft Castle on Saturday and Sunday and enjoy activities based on building and architecture, including demonstrations by local specialist builders and hands-on craft activities. Children will don a hard
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Organist took sandwiches for Christmas lunch
A WELL-KNOWN church organist, described by his colleagues as a man of 'wry humour, quiet humility and musical perfection' has died, aged 49, writes SOPHIE BIGNALL. One of Brimfield's best known figures, Trevor Williams died at Leominster Community Hospital
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Author backs campaign for Leominster pool
LEOMINSTER children who are puzzled over why their swimming pool was closed down and boarded up now have the answer. It was Natty Nitch who did it. On a hot summer night the troublesome witch swooped low over Sydonia on her broomstick and sealed the pool's
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Turner warns against Farnborough let-up
MANAGER-of-the-month Graham Turner is calling for his Hereford United side to maintain the level of desire and discipline which has put them top of the Nationwide Conference table, writes Ian Morgan. Turner, voted the Conference's top boss for August,
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'People power' is winner in bus row
'POWER to the people'! That is what Redhill residents in Hereford are saying after fighting what they regarded as a 'David and Goliath' style battle and winning after bus company First proposed to stop buses running through their estate. They staged a
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Bethan tribute
A FUNDRAISING football match in memory of a young girl struck down by meningitis raised more than £400 for research into the deadly disease that claimed her life. Family and friends of 14-year-old Bethan Pember, who died three years ago, were delighted
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Children's centre open for business as builders move in
JUGGLING, plate spinning, feather balancing - all metaphors for the average Westminster week. So Hereford MP Paul Keetch had plenty in common with the Moon Carrot Entertainment Company he met at the Fourways fun day! The Moon Carrots were sharing their
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60s retro-disco night
CHILDHOOD memories will be relived at the grand 1960s Whitecross High School reunion. Hundreds of former pupils will have the chance to enjoy plenty of food and drink and dance the night away to a classic Roddy Hankins retro disco at Hereford's Three
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Hero's welcome to greet Joshua
A HEREFORD marine engineer has returned home to a hero's welcome after eight months away at sea. Friends and family decorated Joshua Phillips' College Green house inside and out as part of the homecoming party for the 19-year-old. Having been part of
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Dad's values left strong influence
HEREFORD-raised Andrew Davies is one of the most promising prospects in UK politics. Earlier this year he was made Economic Development Minister with the Welsh Assembly. But if some tip him for the top, Andrew would like to think a little of his father's
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Exposed himself to two girls
TWO girls were given a nasty shock when a man indecently exposed himself to the pair in Hereford city centre. The incident happened as the girls were walking along Union Walk towards Ledbury Road at 3.30pm on Friday, August 8. The girls were walking behind
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Celebrations as funding extended
FUNDING has been secured for a further two years to support the South Wye and Belmont Community Environmental Project. It is run through Community First in Hereford and is funded by SRB and the SEED Programme. The project, just launched at the Big Event
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Soldier takes to sea for record catch
HEREFORD'S Richard Leonard set a new European record when he hooked a giant 505kg Blue Marlin on the final day of a sunshine holiday in Gran Canaria. The 21-year-old spent the last day of the holiday, with girlfriend Nikki, boat fishing for tuna - and
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Hereford add 18 regatta victories
HEREFORD collected 18 wins over the three days at four different regattas. At Gloucester Regatta Sharon Colley gained three wins in the women's senior two single sculls and senior one double sculls where Serena Crump joined her. Joined by Verity Morris
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Sisters win Mirror class
SAILORS from all parts of Wales and the borders took part in the biggest ever youth regatta at Llangorse Lake. The annual Welsh Yachting Association/PGL Regatta was so popular that the Optimist class attracted 45 entries alone. In light airs, local sisters
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Edwards clinches youth thriller
DAVID Edwards (Eardis-land BC) was a worthy winner of the 27th Anning Youth Trophy competition played at St Martin's BC. Both finalists, Edwards and Luke Harwood (Hereford BC), had won all their section matches convincingly. In the final Harwood shot
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Ross-on-Wye Bowlers Make Clean Sweep of County Association Team Championships
ROSS-on-Wye BC dominated Herefordshire CBA team competitions by winning the Hereford Times Cup and both divisions of the county league. Captain Phil Bridges collected the Hereford Times Cup for the third time in a row after his side beat Hereford by 20
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Bullock finishes on high note
HERECORD athlete Simon Bullock, running for Cheltenham AC, ended his outdoor track campaign with another win and a season's best time at the Gloucester Open Meet-ing last Saturday. He won the 800m in 1min 52.4 sec to complete a very successful season,
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Australian fund-raiser
TRIPLE Olympic gold medallist Matt Ryan and his partner Marie Sleet are speaking of their success in the equestrian world at an Australian Night to be held at the River Terrace, Left Bank Village, next month. The evening on Friday, October 3, is in aid
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Vehicles raided
THIEVES broke into two vehicles at a unit on Hatton Gardens Industrial Estate in Kington overnight on August 27/28.
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Lions will help mend punctures
FROM puncture kits to sticking plasters - Kington Lions will provide them all at the Trans Wales Sponsored Cycle Ride from Aberystwyth to Kington on Sunday. The annual fun ride, which has been running for more than 20 years, incorporates a 60-mile route
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Free printmaking courses
Discover the difference between aquatint and mezzotint, intaglio and lithography, engraving and etching. Over 100 free places on "taster" fine art printmaking sessions are being offered by The Sidney Nolan Trust to take place over the two weekends of
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Funding secured for future of exposure
A 'more streamlined' photography festival is on the cards for Hereford this October, as exposure - the UK's only annual photography festival - unwraps its usual combination of strong, contemporary photography on human, social and cultural issues. The
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Annie's vintage display promises rare delights
The Lion Ballroom, Leominster is the venue for a costume drama of quite a different kind next week when the area's first Vintage Costume and Textile Fair takes place. Organised by vintage clothing expert Annie Townsend, who runs Teagowns & Textiles
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Tom Gurney remembered again in centenary season
ROSS-ON-WYE golfers celebrating their centenary year made a special effort to remember with affection the outstanding service the late Tom Gurney and his wife, Elsie, gave to the club in its formative years and beyond. Tom was head greenkeeper and Elsie
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Close-knit group of players produces team spirit
THE significance of our excellent performance and result against Stevenage was that it was against one of the fancied sides in the Nationwide Conference who have invested heavily. We were very well organised and disciplined and, from our point of view
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Kington concede double to rivals
EASTNOR completed a league double over an under-strength Kington after beating their Herefordshire rivals by four wickets at the Recreation Ground in the Crusader Worcestershire County League Division 1. Visiting Eastnor produced a fine bowling display
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Hereford Jinksed into demotion
HEREFORD City's relegation from the Crusader Worcestershire County League Division 2 was finally confirmed with a 40-run defeat at Worcester Nomads in their penultimate match. The city club have been floundering near the bottom of the table for most of
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Ceri plays at birth place
HEREFORDIANS player Ceri Griffiths, from Pembridge, represented her country when selected for a Welsh Under-17 Ladies' Select Xl against the USA Cricket Academy at Bridgend, her birth place. The Welsh team lost by 10 runs and Ceri, batting at three, was
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Determined Josie vows to ride again
A HORSE-mad teenager is coping with a double tragedy in her life after an horrific car accident left her paralysed and her boyfriend dead. Josie Pearson, 17, broke her neck in the head-on collision in May that killed her 19-year-old boyfriend, Daniel
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Weobley
JUMBLE SALE -- The British Limbless Ex-servicemen's Association, is holding a jumble sale on Saturday, September 13, in Hopelands, Weobley, at 2pm, there will also be bric-a-brac, cakes, tombola, and a draw with £20 as first prize. Gifts to the stalls
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Skenfrith
CRAFTS -- Over the three days of the recent bank holiday weekend, members of the Golden Valley Craft Society staged an exhibition in Skenfrith Parish hall. The craft society has been coming to Skenfrith for several years, sometimes twice a year. Members
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Pembridge
ENTERTAINMENT -- This Saturday, witness a murder at Pembridge Village Hall. Time 7.30 p.m. Help needed to solve whodunnit. Be there and afterwards watch Hereford Academy of Dance perform numbers from Grease and even learn to jive. Dress 50s style if you
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Presteigne
FESTIVAL POSTSCRIPT -- In its 21st anniversary year, and under the artistic direction of George Vass, Presteigne Festival has now become well-established as one of the leading contemporary music festivals in the country, with visitors arriving from overseas
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Pilleth
ART EXHIBITION - The recent art exhibition at Little Rodd made more than £3,000 towards the restoration fund for St. Mary's Church at Pilleth. Host and exhibitor, Juliet Boobbyer, was delighted with the results of the sale of paintings and exhibits -
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Much Birch
FLOWER FESTIVAL -- A prestigious three-day flower festival is being held in Much Birch church on September 19-21, coupled with a concert on the Friday evening and a cheese and wine supper on Saturday evening (both of these at Much Birch Community Hall
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Knucklas
SCOUTS -- The annual meeting of the 1st Knucklas Scout Group will be tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm at Knucklas Community Centre. The business section of the meeting, which will include reports and the election of officers for the coming year, will be as brief
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Felton
PARISH CHURCH -- The Hereford Rail Male Voice Choir will be in concert on Sunday, September 14 at 3pm. Admission is £3 to include tea, and all proceeds go to church funds.
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Edwyn Ralph
WILDLIFE TALK -- On Tuesday, September 12 Dr David Boddington will give an illustrated talk entitled Wildlife About the Household. This promises to be a fascinating talk, as Dr Boddington intends to go back to 3000BC by showing slides of Neolithic remains
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Almeley
WHIST DRIVE -- Players who enjoy the fortnightly whist drives in Almeley Village Hall, will be pleased to know that next Tuesday there will be the first game in the autumn series. Old and new players will be very welcome. As in the previous series proceeds
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Colwall peparations
COLWALL Women's Hock-ey Club are preparing for the new season and are seeking new players for their two squads. They play in the West Clubs League Premier Division 1 and Severn Division 2. Training is at Ledbury LC on Wednesdays. For more information
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Up, up and up again..
THE Hereford Times has, once again, increased its circulation. Official figures released at the end of August by ABC - the industry monitor - shows the circulation between January and June this year at a record level of 42, 717. That's an increase of
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Churches 'could be power houses'
SOLAR panels could become a familiar sight on church roofs after the Bishop of Hereford gave his support to the innovative new proposals. The plan to use the country's churches as energy providers is a direct response to the Government's White Paper pledging
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Compensation for power cuts
HEREFORDSHIRE residents who went without electricity in last year's October storms are to receive compensation from the region's power supplier. The worst affected will each collect cash payments of between £25 and £250, depending on how long they went
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£12,000 Lottery cash boost
FOUR Herefordshire community projects have received more than £12,000 between them in the latest round of grants from the Lottery's Awards for All. The biggest individual award of £5,000 has gone to the St Francis Initiative, towards a project to research
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Adult education that's available to everyone
THE craving for education was strong among those who were denied it before universities were available to those who would benefit from them as they are today. A Herefordshire man's need for education led him to organise a way for those who had not the
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100% promise of satisfaction
PEOPLE who deal with Herefordshire Council should expect 100% satisfaction - that's the thrust of new customer standards the authority has unveiled. The council has launched its customer service standards which includes the aspiration that 100% of customers
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Tricky task for gardens judges
A NATIONAL newspaper columnist who began a 'Tales from the Country' column after moving to Herefordshire ended up visiting many unseen corners of the county. Brian Viner of The Independent was asked to be a 'best gardens' judge. He and his fellow judges
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Sparrow survey needs your help
THE Herefordshire Nature Trust's Herefordshire House Sparrow Survey is about to start-up again. All of the 132 volunteer observers taking part previously will receive a new count form and a short report summarising results so far. For anyone else interested
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Garway fun day raises £1,000 for new hall fund
GARWAY youngsters enjoyed their new play equipment 'for a good cause' during the village's fun day. Local produce, flowers and a wide variety of stalls and bric-a-brac helped to raise £1,100 to go towards the new village hall. Organiser Sheila Heath said
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Whirlwind romance that has stood the test of time
A WHIRLWIND romance has led to 50 years of wedded bliss for a well-known former south Herefordshire publican and his wife. It was love at first sight for Sydney (Tim) Wheway when he asked his future bride, Valda to a dance in Walsall all those years ago
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Take a look behind the scenes at Court
THE chance to send a friend to a long stretch behind bars is on offer when the Herefordshire Magistrates' Court opens its doors to the public. Those attending will also have the chance to attend family court, speak to judges, and understand how sentences
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TV personality Lisa launches NSPCC Monmouth raft race
MONMOUTH-born television personality Lisa Rogers will help the NSPCC on Sunday when she launches the annual Monmouth raft race in aid of the charity. Lisa will take part in the grand send-off of more than 50 colourfully decorated rafts, due to set off
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Shelter is boost for cat welfare
A HALFWAY house in the heart of Herefordshire is set to benefit temporary residents with a difference! The feline fraternity will welcome a new place to rest their paws when Hereford Cats Protection opens the runs to its new shelter at Cobhall Villa in
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Big-hearted bikers blaze a trail to raise hospice funds
A HOSPICE fundraiser who was plunged into semi-darkness as he rode with a gang of big-hearted bikers in France has helped to raise nearly £12,000. Mike Pullin lost the sight in one eye as he and 17 other motorcyclists made a special trip to Hereford's
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Kington move up to top four
Kington Town 4 Brierley Hill & Hagley 2 AFTER dominating the first half to lead 2-0, Kington found themselves all square midway through the second period before raising their performance to maintain their rapid rise in the West Midlands League Premier
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Workout for county teams
Herefordshire FA 0 Staffordshire FA 2 THIS friendly under-18 match was a useful workout for both counties preparing for next month's competitive matches. The visitors scored just before half-time and later added a twice-taken penalty, but Herefordshire
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Saved through car sun roof
A ROSS-ON-WYE man was saved through his sun roof after a tree collapsed and fell on to his car. The 28-year-old man was travelling from Ross to Ledbury on the A449 when the accident happened just south of Much Marcle.Fire-fighters used specialised cutting
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Marathon paddle on the Wye
WHITCHURCH fire-fighters are preparing to set off on a charity canoe marathon. The retained firemen will be paddling the 76 miles from Hay-on-Wye to Whitchurch this weekend to raise money for the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund and the NSPCC. Having
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Tories meet at the Wye in joint drive for tourism
CONSERVATIVES from both sides of the River Wye joined forces to promote tourism in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire with a meeting on board the ferry at Symonds Yat East. Hereford's Tory parliamentary hopeful Virginia Taylor was joined by Councillor
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Dead at the foot of stairs
ALCOHOLIC Andrew Cartmell had let himself go by the time a police officer forced open the front door of his home. An inquest heard how that officer peered through the letterbox to see Mr Cartmell lying dead at the foot of the stairs. The dirty, untidy
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Talking about Gwillims
A CRUMBLING memorial and a family of church benefactors will be the subject of a meeting at Whitchurch Memorial Hall on Tuesday, September 16 at 7pm. Dr Anne Parker will give a talk on the important Gwillims, who owned Old Court, Whitchurch from 1600
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New kissing gate
A NEW kissing gate, made by Terry Morgan, has been placed by the vehicle entrance to Whitney-on-Wye Church. Nearby lych-gates have been renovated.
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Whitney-on-Wye quiz
A QUIZ is to be held in Whitney-on-Wye Village Hall on October 11.
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County bloom under Rose's opening spell
HEREFORDSHIRE CCC will be looking to repeat their heroics of two years ago after booking a money-spinning home tie with First Class Champion-ship opposition in next season's Cheltenham & Glouc-ester Trophy. Former West Indian fast bowler Franklyn
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Bridge named to honour Bill
A BROMYARD bridge is to be named in honour of one of the town's most renowned characters when it re-opens on Friday. Following a thorough restoration programme the B4203 bridge, which leads out of Bromyard to Great Witley, will be crowned the 'Bill Morris
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More signs of good angels
I WOULD like to say that, like Mrs Ellsum (Hereford Times, August 28), I also have had a recent experience of a caring, honest person. I inadvertently left the car keys in the door of my car parked in Gaol Street car park. This lady thoughtfully removed
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Any memories of team please
DOES anyone living in Whitchurch or the Symonds Yat area still have a photograph of Whitchurch School football team 1928/29? I was the goalkeeper. Names I remember are Wally Hayward, Bert Ballinger, Bill Hicks Perks, Kirby Bros. I lived at The Crown Hotel
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Romantic views of rail travel
I AGREE with the Rev Richard Birt on the relative environmental friendliness of road and rail transport, but his view of country railways in the 1950s is over-romanticised. The reason why they closed was that hardly anyone used them, even in the days
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Why no kerbside collection here?
DESPITE my address I do live in the far north of Herefordshire. Living so close to Ludlow I discover they now have a kerbside collecting service for recyclable materials which also covers the surrounding rural areas. As a family we recycle everything
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Finding out if you're at risk
I AM writing to let you know about an event that will play an important part in the health of people in the local community, and particularly of your readers. Each year, the Blood Pressure Association, of which I am a member, runs a high profile national
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Cricket Scorecards in Brief
CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division 1 Kington 125-7 (S Williams 47, S Caple 38, S Johnston 15. Shahid 4-35, J Sandford 3-41) Eastnor 128-6 (D Baker 54, Arshad 25, S Hughes 17 no, Shahid 10. K Gwynne 5-72) Pershore 181-6 (L Wilkes 39, L Eversham
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5/9/03 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA VASE First Qualifying Round: Ledbury Town v Blackstones (3.00). HEREFORDSHIRE CHALLENGE CUP Ross Town v Bromyard Town (2.00). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Malvern Town v Bustleholme, Division One South: Bustleholme Reserves
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Pyons and Westhope
VILLAGE OF THE YEAR -- The judges duly turned up on Wednesday to see short-listed Westhope. The start was delayed by their vehicle refusing to leave Leintwardine, which led to a somewhat hurried dash up hill and down dale around the lanes. Hopefully enough
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Lingen
LUNCH -- On Sunday, come and enjoy lunch and a Sunday afternoon walk in Lingen. Proceeds will be for Lingen Church, St Michael and All Angels', and everyone is most welcome. Meet at the village hall between 12.30 and 1.00 pm, and telephone churchwardens
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Knighton
METHODIST CHURCH -- The Rev Michael Langstaff, Superintendent Minister of the Knighton and Leintwardine Circuit, presided at last Sunday's celebration of Holy Communion at Knighton Methodist Church. Mr Langstaff based his address on the account of Jesus
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Eardisley
TENNIS CLUB -- In conjunction with the Eardisley Fire Brigade, the tennis club are holding a 'Red hot barbeque and skittle evening' at the club on Saturday from 5pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Entry for the skittles' teams is £5 and there
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Colwall
AERIAL PHOTOS -- Prints of the aerial photos ordered from Colwall Village Society can be collected from the Millennium Room on Saturday between 10am and 12 noon. Anyone who cannot manage this time please ring the society's chairman, Derek Lewis, on 01684
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Bishopstone
VILLAGE LOTTERY -- The draw on Saturday produced the number 2. Our lucky £25 winner is Geraldine Mathews. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING --Bishopstone Group Parish Council comprising Kenchester, Bishopstone, Bridge Sollars, Byford and Mansell Gammage will meet
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Allensmore
CHURCH 100 CLUB -- The draw took place on August 25. Prize winners were as follows; 1st prize, No 20, Diane Tricklebank. 2nd prize, No 81, Watkins Brothers. 3rd prize No 87, Olwyn Griffiths. 4th prize, No 5, John Harris. Next draw takes place on September
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Bus is home for man of the trees
A SYLVAN lifestyle for an industrial chemist turned professional woodsman is as secure as the old bus he calls home. For Sherwood Keogh who lives deep in Trilloes Court Wood, Little Dewchurch, was yesterday (Wednesday) told he can keep his comfy old banger
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£1,000 reward for stolen table
A SUBSTANTIAL reward is on offer for information resulting in the return of an antique mahogany dining table stolen from a house in Allensmore. The early Victorian oval-shaped table, worth about £6,000, was taken during the night of Tuesday August 26.
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Blaze heroes remembered
TWO fire fighters who died as heroes tackling a massive blaze at Hereford's Sun Valley poultry plant are to be commemorated on the 10th anniversary of their deaths. At 9am on Saturday firefighters at Hereford Fire Station will hold a minute's silence
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'Oscar' for Bell
THE Bell at Skenfrith has received a prestigious Cesar Award and been named Welsh Inn of the Year by the publishers of the Good Hotel Guide 2004. The 17th century coaching inn, run by Janet and William Hutchings, was praised for its stylishly renovated
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Market towns are pick of the bunch
HEREFORDSHIRE'S market towns proved to be the pick of the bunch during this year's Heart of England in Bloom awards last Friday. Hard-working organisers from Hereford and surrounding towns waited with bated breath to hear the county had two gold, two
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Amy and Judy are the big losers - and they're delighted
A HEREFORDSHIRE woman and her granddaughter are big-time losers - and both are delighted! Gran Judy Kingston looked on sadly as self-conscious Amy Chadwick 'hid' behind other people. Now, after a remarkable dieting success story the pretty teenager is
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Poet seeks family of inspiration
ARE you one of the six children of Wendy Ann Malor (or possibly Marlar), daughter of Teddy and John Dumeresque? A Peterborough man was so moved to discover a stone seat with a brass plaque dedicated to Wendy on a walk on Marcle Ridge, that he composed
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New police chief's vow on drug crime
WEST Mercia's new chief constable spoke of the need to mix old policing methods with new during his one-day tour of Herefordshire. Paul West visited Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury, Bromyard and Hereford as he gained his first insight into his new 'patch' as head
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Eardisland shows off new play area
EXCITED Eardisland children couldn't wait to try out their new play equipment officially opened at the newly rejuvenated village show, writes SOPHIE BIGNALL. Two years, £21,000 in grants and villager fund raising has turned a dream into reality for chairperson
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Exhibition gives food for thought
THE Anne Frank exhibition, which will be staged in Hereford Cathedral throughout October, will feature banners designed and created by Rebecca Birtwhistle. Rebecca became involved in the exhibition after the organisers saw a publication entitled A Watch
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Keetch going out and about
HEREFORD'S Liberal Democrat MP Paul Keetch is on the road in south Herefordshire today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday). Mr Keetch will take his mobile advice surgery on a tour around the Ross-on-Wye area starting at the Moody Cow pub car park in Upton
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Council boost for credit unions
HEREFORDSHIRE Council employees are being encouraged to join one of the county's two credit unions - Marches Credit Union and Leominster Moneybox Credit Union. Staff who join the scheme have the chance to save a regular amount through the payroll, giving
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What's on in city and county this week
At the cinema from Friday Coliseum Cinema Brecon American Pie: The Wedding (15). Pirates of the Caribbean (12a). v 01874 622501. The Courtyard Goodbye, Lenin! (15) 8-13. Standing In The Shadows of Motown (PG) 8-13. v 01432 359252. Conquest Theatre The
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Pegasus punished by positive newcomers
Pegasus Juniors 1 Hungerford Town 5 ON a day when they needed to be on top of their game against impressive league newcomers, Pegasus produced a below-par performance and suffered a heavy defeat in the Premier Division of the Cherry Red Records Hellenic
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Semple brothers share Hinton's goal tally
Tenbury Utd 0 Hinton 4 THE SEMPLE brothers stole the show as Hinton coasted to victory over newcomers Tenbury in the West Midlands League Division 1 South. Ross grabbed a hat-trick and Luke, who had already laid on the first, struck for his sixth goal
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Styles hits winner in team effort
Tividale 0 Wellington 1 DESPITE having to reshuffle their side, Wellington produced another excellent team performance to maintain their unbeaten start to the season in the West Midlands League Premier Division with their second win in five outings. Kicking
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Top team Town keep record
Headington Amateurs 1 Ross Town 2 ROSS made it five games, five wins at the top of Division 1 West of the Hellenic League when they came from behind to snatch a late winner at Headington. The visitors, showing a number of changes from their 2-1 midweek
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Leominster slip
Leominster Town 0 Cradley Town Res 2 LEOMINSTER were too wasteful with possession and the limited chances which came their way as they slipped to their first defeat of the season in Division 1 South of the West Midlands League. A young Cradley side took
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Julie makes welcome return
PEGASUS Juniors Ladies retained the Bev Price Memorial Shield with a comfortable 3-0 win at Malvern, who are managed by former Juniors stalwart Chris Burton. Julie Nicholas, back from long-term injury, opened the scoring midway through the first half.
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Marathon bid to back NSPCC
TWO children's activity holiday workers will attempt the ultimate outdoor challenge in aid of their favourite charity. Ross-on-Wye PGL staff Sue Shorthouse and Neil Vanstone will run the London Marathon next year in aid of the NSPCC. Their aim is to raise
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Pies, cakes and music make a tasty fundraiser
CAKES, pies and music were the unlikely combination which helped raise more than £1,000 for the Ross-on-Wye support group of the Macmillan Cancer Relief charity. The group held their annual sale at Ross market place and exceeded last year's total by raising
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Kingstone blaze
RETAINED Peterchurch fire-fighters worked alongside their Hereford colleagues to extinguish a fire at a property in Kingstone. Officers used breathing apparatus and hose reels to put out the blaze at the two-storey building at Longflingyeth at 3am on
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Adam flies away with title
HEREFORD teenager Adam Wells is riding high after being crowned the British Model Flying Association Sportsman's Aerobatics National Champion.Model aircraft ace Adam Wells with the helicopters which have brought him national recognition in a specialist
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Turner warns against Farnborough let-up
MANAGER-of-the-month Graham Turner is calling for his Hereford United side to maintain the level of desire and discipline which has put them top of the Nationwide Conference table, writes Ian Morgan. Turner, voted the Conference's top boss for August,
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Cantrill gains bronze at home of Judo
TOP Hereford Judo player Stan Cantrill gained a hard-earned bronze medal in the open category at the fifth World Masters Championships. The championships were staged at Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan, the birth place of Judo over a century ago, and attracted
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Creche plan
THE Hope Family Centre in Bromyard is seeking planning permission for a new creche, associated offices, toilets and storage space.
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Sweltering way to spend cash
I recently visited the Hereford cinema on a hot summer's night to watch Terminator 3. Well, I've never been so uncomfortable in all my life. There's no air conditioning and the seats are the most uncomfortable I've sat in. The armrests are about five
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What happens if names change
IS IT all in the name? When Government 'departments' became 'directorates', I got the word confused with 'dictator-ship'. When our local council created a 'Cabinet' I got the word confused with 'private inner circle'. When the milk 'co-operatives' were
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Brickbats and bouquets
I AM having to travel to Cheltenham on a regular basis at present and today I bought petrol at 71.9p per litre. Driving back into Hereford I see prices are almost universally 77.9p per litre or almost 30p per gallon more expensive. The forecourts carry
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Shaving verges - and the litter
I HEAR that the state of roads, lanes and footpaths is deteriorating because councils are not spending anything on their maintenance. Throughout this summer, however, I have witnessed council employees constantly attacking grass verges with strimmers
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Wait's going to get longer .....
MADAM, Exhausted at the end of the long school break? Well, make the most of this past school year. For those who haven't seen the holiday schedules for this coming year, the October half term increases from one week to an inexplicable one week and two
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Stress on staff wanting to park
FURTHER to previous letters about parking at the county hospital and enforced street parking by staff, I feel some points need clarification. Two other hospitals (that had car parking spaces) are now amalgamated into the one county site. Contrary to local
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Why ignore violence against men?
YOUR article on August 28, "Issue of the week - domestic violence towards women" was well intentioned, useful and important, but unfortunately seriously flawed. Why not simply condemn all domestic violence? Why was it so sexist? At the start it said:
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Student Katie unearths history at the Somme
AS others headed for the beaches and coastal holiday resorts Herefordshire teenager Katie Westwood started digging on a battlefield in northern France - and made history. Katie, 17, from Leominster, uncovered a hidden concrete bunker that served as a
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Driver failed to stop
LEOMINSTER police would like to speak to the driver of a black Vauxhall Nova who failed to stop after colliding with a teenage cyclist. The accident happened on Barons Cross Road between 12.30pm and 1pm last Saturday. As a result of the crash, the 15-
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Promising future ahead for charity
A CHARITY that survived a funding crisis is looking to a bright future by revamping and re-launching its Leominster shop. ECHO, which runs activities for people with learning difficulties, bounced back after being brought to the brink of closure in a
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Puzzle for coin collectors
LEOMINSTER character and Honorary Townsman Alec Haines is trying to find out more about a rare Russian coin with a Leominster link. Early in the last century as the First World War raged in Europe a Leominster man whose military service took him into
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Pixie brings good luck to Rosemary
A LUCKY pixie, which lives in a lady's purse, finally brought good fortune as she played bingo at Leominster's Top Ten Club. For the first time in four years, the club came up trumps in the national bingo game when Rosemary Breakwell of Ludlow won the
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Jack's baby blue eyes hid a deadly secret
THIS studio portrait could have been the last one taken of 18-month-old Jack Bowen with two beautiful blue eyes. Behind one, his parents had just been told, lurked a cluster of malevolent cells - retinoblastoma - a rare tumour. Jack's mum, Rebecca, from
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Folk festival saved at the last minute
THE success of this year's Bromyard Folk Festival (September 12-14) was looking decidedly iffy, until the re-opening of the Stourport Road bridge alleviated the threat of the site being cut off. A big sigh of relief from the organisers who can now herald
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Coup for Craswall
A coup for Herefordshire generally, and a small charity in particular, Concerts for Craswall is honoured to have The Purcell Quartet to perform in Dore Abbey on September 11. Catherine Mackintosh on violin and viola, cello, violone and organ - together
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Hoskins on target for away point
Alvechurch 1 Westfields 1 WAYNE Hoskins netted the goal as Westfields came from behind to secure their first away point of the season in the Midland Alliance. They created enough chances to win the game but paid the penalty for some hesitancy in front
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Mugged on city playing fields
A MAN was knocked to the floor and robbed as he walked across the King George V Playing Fields in Hereford. The victim was on the cycle path near the back of the swimming baths at 4.30am on Monday morning when someone punched him from behind. As he lay
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Sexual assault on river bank
A WOMAN was dragged into wasteland and sexually assaulted as she walked alongside the River Wye in Hereford. The attack happened as the woman walked along the tow path between Greyfriars Bridge and the Great Western Way cycle path at 9.30pm on Monday.
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Declan O'Brien, medic who touched lives of many, dies at 48
OVER coffee he gave it to them straight, no sweetener. "I've got something to tell you blokes. I've got cancer of the bowel." Dr Declan O'Brien was nothing if not methodical. A year on, he is gone. And at Hereford's King Street surgery - a practice he
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Litten Tree theft
POLICE have charged a man in connection with the August Bank Holiday robbery at the Litten Tree pub in Hereford. Richard Lindsay, 37, from Bath, was remanded in custody after appearing before Hereford Magistrates Court last Friday and will now go to Worcester
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Fisherboy Jacob wins top praise
A NINE-YEAR-OLD Hereford boy has been praised for helping to alert the Environment Agency after spotting dead fish in a brook. Jacob Jones was out fishing on the Lugg Meadows with his aunt Babs Reynolds, of Tupsley, when he came across the sad sight.
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Lifelong pride in college he served
A MAN who helped the Herefordshire Technical College grow from strength to strength has died aged 89. As head of science and engineering George William Kemp was an integral member of the college's staff from its formation in 1950 until he retired in 1977
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Mayor reopens common room
HEREFORD'S mayor, Councillor Ursula Attfield officiated at the re-opening of the common room at Southgate Court. The common room was refurbished, re-decorated and re-furnished with the co-operation of Herefordshire Housing and with the financial assistance
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Old House set to go 'virtual'
HEREFORD'S much-loved Old House is ready to go 'virtual' and offer accessibility to all its visitors. The beautiful 17th century black-and-white house in High Town is now accessible to visitors from the comfort of a computer terminal. More than 37,000
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Crash courses improve skills
HEREFORD Swimming Club's summer crash courses were a great success with over 80 children participating. Experienced teachers taught groups of five children, ranging from beginners to improvers. The scheme, called FISH (Feeder and Identification of Swi-mmers
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Nite'n'Gale calls tune at Leominster
THE first Autumn meeting under BHRC rules at the popular Leominster track provided the large crowd with plenty to cheer about. Spectators' favourite Gareth Price nicked another win towards the no-holds-barred driver's title with a spirited catch drive
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Allen in placings for development team
HEREFORD Kayak Club's Allen Spencer gave three creditable performances for the British Canoe Union development team in northern Spain. Competing in three marathon events, the 15-year-old paddler finished 132nd - from 2,000 competitors - in the 20km 67th
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Leominster land Nash title for the first time
LEOMINSTER landed the Nash Rocks League title for the first time by just two points from the reigning champions Hay. Both clubs had to play at St Martin's in their final round of matches with Leominster first to take on the Hereford-based club. Leominster
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5/9/03 - Colwall miss out
COLWALL made the long journey to Devises knowing that they needed to win by 13 clear points and rely on Winget beating Dumbleton in order to secure promotion to West of England Premier Two. DEVISES v COLWALL In the end, Colwall completed their seventh
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County triumph at home
HEREFORDSHIRE CBA entertained Gloucester-shire CBA at Leominster and achieved a victory by 134 shots to 112, winning on four of the six rinks. The rink skipped by Colin Reading was 13-1 down after six ends but won 11 of the remaining 15 ends in a tremendous
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Edwardians' seventh title
EDWARDIANS carried of the Hereford and District League Summer Cup with a 16-pin win over Morgie's Dumpsters in the final. A fourth leg of 60, with 18 from M Oliver and 17 from B Fraser, put Edwardians on the way to their seventh title in the last 24 years
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5/9/03 - Ledbury's young guns underway
LEDBURY Junior Rugby club kicks off the new season on Sunday with registration and training for all budding rugby players from ages six to 16. Following on from last years successful season Ledbury Rugby club is looking forward to a new season working
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Winning rugby start
HEREFORD-based rugby club Greyhound kicked-off the new season in a winning mode when they beat Market Drayton 12-8 away in the opening round of the Powergen Junior Vase. A hard-fought game was decided in Greyhound's favour by four penalties from Paul
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Look back in wonder
This month Hereford's Courtyard Theatre celebrates its fifth birthday - The Hereford Times talks to some of the people who've helped make it the success it is today THE whole of the county will be able to take part in celebrating The Courtyard's five
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Captain captures Bradnor Bowl at Kington
KINGTON ladies' captain Chris Hughes crowned her summer season by collecting the Bradnor Bowl, a singles knockout competition for silver division players, after beating Janet Pennell in the final. Greta Davies beat Jackie Timley in the Bradnor Cup final
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Village stalwarts in last District League stand
A GROUP of stalwarts for Ewyas Harold Cricket Club have played throughout the entire 28-year life-cycle of the Hereford Times Hereford and District League. Robin Michael, Les Dallow and Keith Manning represented the club each season since the Hereford
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Champions brought down to earth by runners-up team
RUNNERS-UP Talgarth rounded off the season with a crushing nine-wicket away win over new champions Mon-mouth in the Flint & Cook Marches League Division 1. Monmouth struggled on a damp pitch at the Sports Ground and were shot out for a disappointing
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Bosbury bidding to claim title from re-arranged last fixture
BOSBURY appear favourites to clinch the last-ever Hereford Times Hereford and District League Division 1 title after hammering visiting Lads Club by 128 runs in their penultimate match. The second-placed villagers complete their league programme with
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Hereford United Conference Fixtures 2003-4
Aug 9 3pm Tamworth (A) 3-1 (Smith 2, Guinan) Aug 12 7.45pm Forest Green H) 5-1 (Purdie 2, Guinan 2, Carey-Bertram) Aug 16 3pm Morecambe (H) 3-0 (Smith 2, Guinan) Aug 23 3pm Barnet (A) 1-1 (James pen) Aug 25 7.45pm Aldershot (H) 4-3 (Williams, Rose, James
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East victorious in close final
THE East Herefordshire team captured the Under-11 Boys' Herefordshire District Cricket crown after an exciting climax to the finals day at Luctonians CC. The East Herefordshire team pipped North & West Herefordshire to the title after narrowly beating
