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Dragon Boat Racing in Ross
ROWING enthusiasts are being invited to take part in this year's Dragon Boat Race in Ross-on-Wye. Teams of ten must raise £100 to take part in the race on August 23. It will take place from 2-8pm and is being organised by Ross rowing
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Olympic rower visits school
A GOLD medal Olympic athlete has visited a Bromyard school today to present prizes to pupils. Ed Coode, MBE, was a member of the winning coxless four at the Athens Olympics in 2005. The rest of his team were Matthew Pinsent, James Cracknell
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Special day for mayoress
SUPERMARKET colleagues of Hereford’s new mayoress visited the Mayor's Parlour to raise money for charity. Mayoress Lynne Wargen treated her colleagues at Tesco in Belmont to light refreshments, which she prepared herself, and this was followed by
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Beer goggles open Herefordshire students' eyes
STUDENTS at a Herefordshire college have donned their 'beer goggles' to become aware of the effects of drinking and driving. Students at Herefordshire College of Technology (HCT) drove a remote control car around a course as part of their threeweek
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Male Choir to perform in Ross
A PRESTIGIOUS male choir will be performing in Ross-on-Wye in aid of charity. The Churchdown male choir which is based in Gloucestershire but has members from around the country including Herefordshire, will be performing at Upton Bishop later this month
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Promises auction held today
A PROMISE auction is to take place to benefit a Herefordshire school. The auction will raise funds for Little Dewchurch CE Primary School on today (Saturday) at 6pm. Viewing starts in the village hall from 4.40pm and lots on offer include a tour
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Gala surprise on offer today
A 'HUMAN toolbox' is among the attractions at the 41st Bromyard Gala. Kondini will lie on a bed of glass and stand on a bed of nails, as well as perform his human blockhead act at the weekend. The event takes place at Birchyfields on
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Visitors flock to city beer and cider festival
THE biggest bar in Herefordshire opened its doors to the public yesterday (Friday) and expected to welcome more than 3,000 customers this weekend. And visitors to the Hereford Beer and Cider Festival at Hereford Rowing Club on the banks of the River Wye
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Get advice from RSPCA today in Hereford
The RSPCA is holding a street collection in Hereford today. As well as making donations the public will be able to ask advice about animal welfare issues, such as keeping dogs cool on hot days. Doreen Kitchener,trustee and secretary of the Herefordshire
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Learn more about Rotherwas Ribbon today
A talk has been organised for the public to find out more about the research undertaken into the Rotherwas Ribbon. Simon Woodiwiss, who heads the Worcestershire County Council’s archaeological field services, will present results from the project
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Ross youngster steps out at Euro 2008
A Ross-on-Wye youngster has lived out every football fan's dream. James Payne succeeded where England failed by having a starring role in the Euro 2008 final in Vienna. James, aged 11, became an official player mascot after winning a competition through
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Police warning to minibus owners
KINGTON police are urging local school staff to keep an eye out following a rise in minibus thefts. It is thought diesel and catalytic converters on the vehicles make them attractive to thieves.
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Live music and cream teas in Clifford
VISITORS to today’s Clifford Show can look forward to a day of live music and scrumptious cream teas. The fun, which starts at 2pm at the community centre, also includes a dog show, scarecrow competition, maypole dancing and a bunting-making workshop