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Leominster people have their say
MORE police officers on the beat, a better deal for youth and the need to plug a big gap - a lack of entertainment - were among calls made in Leominster at a public 'brainstorming' session on the town's future, writes PETE BLENCH. Residents joined in
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Cash will help to fill gaps in dental service
THE Government is giving more than £1.25 million to help fill the gaps in NHS dental services in Herefordshire. IT will be used to open up dental surgeries in Kington and Ledbury and provide a state of the art mobile surgery to roam round rural areas.
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Surgeon's knife poised at theatre
NEXT Wednesday, September 26, will prove a momentous day for hospital services in Herefordshire, writes LIZ WATKINS.
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Varied season for city society
THE Hereford Concert Society's new season begins at The Courtyard on Wednesday, September 26 with a concert by the renowned Haffner Wind Ensemble, with the president of the society, Nicholas Daniel playing a leading part in the ensemble. In an exciting
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Show's international flavour
SOMETHING to sing about - a concert with an international flavour at St Mary's Church, Pembridge, Herefordshire, taking place on September 29. Featuring Rosemary Fletcher, Stephen Hollinghurst and Hedley Tucker accompanied by Robert Gordon-Blacker, the
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Church blessing on couple's golden day
A HEREFORD couple celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss with a blessing at the same church in which they were married. Gerald and Irene Davies, of Putson, met a year after the Three Counties Show, when Mr Davies, who had spent the war years on HMS Formidable
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Soldier is cleared of assaulting policeman
A SOLDIER based at Hereford has been cleared of attacking a Ministry of Defence policeman who quizzed him over suspected drink-driving. Griffith Philpott had left a restaurant with friends but two chefs flagged down a patrol car because they feared he
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Clamp-down proposed on drinkers
TOUGH measures could soon be introduced to clamp down on noisy drinkers disturbing the peace in a well-known Hereford graveyard, writes JONATHAN LAND. Herefordshire Council is considering introducing new powers to curb anti-social behaviour after receiving
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Generations battle over Friars St
A PARCEL of land in Hereford is at the centre of a battle of the generations, writes HEATH ASTON. Plans to develop land in Friars Street into accommodation for the elderly are being opposed by a neighbouring school which claims it needs part of the site
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Work costs set to approach £800k
A CLOSE examination of Belmont Abbey has revealed the first signs of serious deterioration. To halt the decline remedial action should be taken now to avoid facing huge restoration costs in the future says a new report. It is bad news for the order of
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Honour for David
A HEREFORD Cathedral schoolboy has become the youngest Royal Yachting Association instructor in the world. At the tender age of 15, David Bray, a member of Hereford Boat Club, is on the crest of a wave in the early stages of his sailing career . "I would
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Tully speaks at Cathedral
MORE than 600 people went to Hereford Cathedral to share experiences with the BBC's Mark Tully, well known to listeners of Radio 4's 'Something Understood' programme. Mr Tully said he had come to realise that to be dogmatically certain of the correctness
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Denzil Benberthy steals the glory at Almeley
THE Broadheath harness racing fixture under BHRC rules, which was forced to relocate to the Almeley circuit due to foot and mouth restrictions, boasted a fast and furious 12-race card. Hundred House trainer Graham Hammonds celebrated a double success
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Owen in form as county crumble
HEREFORD played hosts to Glamorgan 2nd in the Senior Division B of the English Counties Table Tennis League and lost 8-2. Mark Owen continued with his 100 per cent record achieved last season with the two wins of the day, one easily in three sets but
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Ratings tournament produces exciting Bridge Street finals
THERE were some great finals at the Leominster Ratings Tournament at Bridge Street Sports Centre. Hereford and Worcester under-18 junior county champion Charlotte Lines, from Stourbridge, lost in an exciting final to Katie Miles, from Barnt Green, in
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Bishop's in mixed fortune
BISHOP'S School started the rugby season with a powerful forward display which resulted in a 38-0 away win over RGS Worcester with tries from Ben Collier (2), Robin Bakewell, James Westlake, Adam Preece and Ben Cuthbertson and four conversions by Ed Carne
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Skipper returns to face visitors
CAPTAIN Ian Wright hopes to return to the Hereford United line-up this Saturday for the home Nationwide Conference clash with Stevenage Borough. Wright missed the midweek defeat against the Glovers with a groin injury, but is aiming regain his fitness
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Variety in latest exhibition
'OUTSIDE In', the latest exhibition at Parkfields Gallery at Pontshill, brings together a divergent group of artists, who each bring the 'outside' natural world 'in' to the gallery. On entering the tranquil grounds, one is greeted by Forest of Dean artist
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Leominster hopes are dashed at Telford
LEOMINSTER failed in their attempt to win the Shropshire and Hereford-shire Handicap League final for a third time when they went down 8-4 to The Shropshire at Telford. After wins in their two previous final appearances, in 1975 and 1977, they had to
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Giantkillers miss top bowlers in cup exit
GIANTKILLERS Here-fordshire missed an opportunity to face the big guns, crashing to a 103-run Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy second-round defeat in a rain-hit clash against Suffolk. Having already claimed the prize scalp of Middlesex before bowing
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Cricket Scorecards in Brief
ERIC JENKINS MEMORIAL CUP Final Kington 63 (R Price 23, O Price 13. J Sandford 5-13) Eastnor 64-3 (Shahid 28. K Gwynne 3-12) WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division 1 Kington 405 (C Scott 86, C Jones 65, R Price 53 D Morgan 48, O Price 42, D Exall 31, H
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Family of site fall man in Have-a-Heart appeal
A HEREFORDSHIRE family is appealing to the county to 'Have a Heart' and help their son rebuild his life following a tragic accident this summer. Broderick Hart, aged 29, is lying on a bed in Salisbury Hospital's Spinal Treatment Centre after smashing
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Charity fun day in wake of crisis
A COUPLE who saw the launch of their dream - a unique style of equestrian centre - ruined by foot and mouth are planning to celebrate the return of better times by throwing open their farm for a charity fun day. Horses will be allowed in free and humans
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'Thelwell' image is very much a thing of the past
THE Pony Club, to those who do not know any better, often conjures up Thelwell-type images of precocious children racing around on hairy ponies. But for those who have experienced the delights of Pony Club, the reality is very different as generations
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Conservationists strike gold in hunt for rare perry pear trees
THE discovery of an early twentieth century collection of photographs, gathering dust on the shelves of a Herefordshire library, has led excited conservationists to the whereabouts of three ancient - and previously lost - varieties of perry pear trees
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Champions denied by shock decision
KINGTON Cricket Club are appealing to Lord's after a shock decision this week barred promotion to one of the elite leagues in the country. The runaway Worcestershire County League Division 1 champions were expected to get the green light to compete next
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Glovers make fist of ending home record
Hereford United 0 Yeovil Town 2 HEREFORD lost their unbeaten home Nationwide Conference record in a comprehensive defeat on Tuesday, writes IAN MORGAN. Injury-hit United can have no complaints about the result which condemned the Bulls to their first
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County clubs in FA Vase bids
TWO Herefordshire soccer clubs will be aiming to make the first round proper of the FA Carlsberg Vase this Saturday. Bromyard Town are at home to Harrow Hill in the second qualifying round, while Pegasus Juniors travel to Derbyshire to take on Glapwell
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Fields' third win
Bustleholme 1 Bromyard Town 7 LUKE Willetts struck four times in this West Midlands League Premier Division trouncing. Scott Morris, Lee Seldon and Rik Halion also found the net for Bromyard, who came from behind to secure a crushing win. Stung by an
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Scott saves late penalty
Bridgnorth Town Res 1 Leominster Town 2 SCOTT Hodgetts saved a crucial last-minute penalty to ensure Leominster recorded their third consecutive win in the West Midlands League Division 1 South. They are in second place, one point behind leaders Sedgley
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Soccer Results
Hereford Times Herefordshire League, Premier Division: Hinton 1 Wellington 0, Leominster 0 Sutton 2, Ewyas Harold 3 Westfields 0, Fownhope 2 Civil Service 3, Weston 0 Wooferton 5, Ross U Ser 0 Pegasus 4. Division 1: Widemarsh 2 Pencombe 2. Division 2:
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Worthwhile friendly
Herefordshire FA 1 Surrey County FA 3 THIS under-18 friendly match was arranged as a preparation for the forthcoming FA County Youth Cup and was a worthwhile exercise. Surrey opened the scoring through Andy Pitt but midway through the half a cross from
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Forth's top job
A FORMER Ross-on-Wye man has been promoted to a top post by new Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith. Eric Forth, who has been appointed shadow Leader of the House of Commons, lived in Merrivale Lane, Ross, when he was audit manager for Rank Xerox, Mitcheldean
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Hereford United Football Club - Factfile
Formed:1924 Chairman: Graham Turner Company secretary and director: Joan Fennessy Directors: Grenville Smith, George Hyde, Hugh Brookes, Ron Jukes Director of football: Graham Turner Player-coach: Phil Robinson Player-physiotherapist: Ian Rodgerson Official
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St Weonards
SHORT MAT BOWLS -- Short mat bowls continues to draw interest from the local community and it is hoped a St Weonards club with its own bowls committee will be soon set up. At present, members from the Sellack parish club are getting regular practice nights
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Presteigne
CITIZENS ADVICE -- In spite of the considerable difficulties of Radnor CAB during the last 12 months, caused by pressure of work and a shortage of trained advisers, Outreach worker Harry Townsend has ensured that a regular Friday afternoon CAB session
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Pembridge
WHIST DRIVE -- A special whist drive, in aid of the Diabetic Association, has been arranged to take place in Pembridge Village Hall, on Thursday, September 27, commencing at 8pm. Admission is £1.50, which includes refreshments, and there will be a variety
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Old Radnor
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE -- The part played by Old Radnor Women's Institute in the provision of the recently-opened viewing platform at Harp Green was recalled at its September meeting. It may be the subject of a display needed for the county pathway exhibition
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Personal best hop
A RETIRED champion hop grower has surpassed his personal best with a freak plant that shadows his Burley Gate home. 'JP' Pearson's 30ft giant vine is double the average length and outstrips his gold cup winners at the Ledbury, Tenbury and Trumpet ploughing
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Norton
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE -- The September meeting was held at Norton Manor by invitation of Ian Barr. In the absence of both president and secretary, their places were taken by Marjorie Hewins and Trish Jones. Members were pleased to record that Norton achieved
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Linton
ST MARY'S CHURCH -- Harvest Festival will be celebrated in Linton on Sunday. All villages and friends and relatives will be warmly welcomed to this special service. It is hoped the children will each bring a small harvest offering which they can bring
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Knighton
APPOINTMENT -- The Rev. Michael Langstaff has been appointed Superintendent Minister of the Knighton and Leintwardine Methodist Circuit. Mr Langstaff, who lives at the Ffaldau Country House, Llandegley, took up his appointment on September 1. With his
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Kington
LUNCH CLUB -- One of Kington's success stories has surely been its Community Lunch Club, which this month celebrates its 20th anniversary. Since its formation, say present organisers, David and Elizabeth Tipping, more than 20,000 meals have been served
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Eardisley
BINGO -- On Saturday, October 13, there will be a special prize bingo in the Curzon Herrick Hall, starting at 7.45pm The proceeds are for the Roy Babington rehabilitation project. Since suffering a severe back injury early this year, Roy has been confined
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Almeley
VILLAGE HALL -- As part of its autumn programme, Almeley Village Hall Committee has arranged a car treasure hunt, to take place on Sunday. Vehicles will leave the village hall at any time between 1.30pm and 2pm and the entry fee is £5 per car. Tea and
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Abbeydore
PARISH COUNCIL -- Abbeydore and Bacton Group Parish Council met at the village hall on Monday, September 10, when the chairman, Mr Watkins, welcomed WPC Fiona Farrington, the new Golden Valley beat manager. In answer to a query about electric supply interruptions
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Parking fees row resurfaces
AN economic regeneration programme costing millions of pounds could be set back in 'fragile' Leominster if its free parking is scrapped, civic leaders fear. The introduction of car park fees in both Leominster and Kington - the only towns in the county
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A secret garden at Croft Castle
A GRAND terraced garden with a marble fountain and a walled vineyard have been uncovered in the grounds of Croft Castle. The formal 17th Century gardens were hidden beneath parkland on two sides of the mansion near Leominster and have been unearthed as
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From prem baby to bouncing girl
MID-PREGNANCY complications led to a Leominster mum being taken to hospital at Newport, Gwent, to give birth to her baby 13 weeks early. Bonny toddler Juliette Watkins, born by caesarian section at the Royal Gwent - weighing less than two pounds - is
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Fair idea to try again
ORGANISERS who staged the first-ever Leominster Medieval Fair on a huge riverside site have decided to "have another go" despite their disappointment that the event flopped, in terms of attendance. Up to 10,000 people were expected at the event - which
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Compassion plea over asylum issue
A VISITING preacher made a plea at a packed Leominster church for a more compassionate attitude towards asylum seekers. Popular preacher Christina Le Moignan was greeted with a rare expression of feeling at a Sunday morning service - applause at the beginning
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Armed robbers raid post office
ARMED robbers have attacked a Hereford post office; the second such raid in a fortnight. Detectives are 'open-minded' over links between this week's hold-up at Tupsley and another in Portfields. They occurred around the same time of day and a handgun
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Civic Trust warning
HIGH class residential houses should be built on the land between the Belmont roundabout and the River Wye, says Hereford Civic Trust. Putting a large superstore there would be a 'disastrous blot' on an important gateway into the city centre, it claimed
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Monks offer prayers for protection
MONKS at Belmont Abbey are praying for protection from their monastery chimney stacks. Some of them have been judged to be very dangerous and there are fears that during a severe gale they could come crashing through the monastery roof. The building,
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Ready to hit the heights
THE steady sound of hops, flips and jumps is a sure sign Newton Farm's new £30,000 skate-park has been a big hit with kids south of the Wye. The hangout for boarders, skaters and BMX bikers comes after three years of fundraising by the Newton Farm Youth
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Jenny's medal marks junior breakthrough
HEREFORD canoeist Jenny Spencer has become the first female British junior to win a medal in the World Sprint Championships. Spencer, 18, clinched bronze in the 1,000-metre section at the prestigious competition held in Brazil. The Hereford Kayak Club
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McCoy waits for century
ACTION on the track at Hereford Racecourse focused on the attempt by champion jockey Tony McCoy to reach his fastest seasonal century but he endured a mixed day with four seconds, relieved by two winners on the last two races on the card. First of those
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Hereford finish in style
HEREFORD Rowing Club finished off the regatta season with a last splash at Worcester. With their main regatta in May postponed due to the foot and mouth crisis, Worcester held a two-day regatta with their usual veteran and juniors regatta. Hereford collected
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Breeders lose sales overnight
THE reclassification of Herefordshire as a high-risk foot-and-mouth county has brought howls of protest from farmers. DEFRA says the classification will be reviewed on a weekly basis but that is little comfort for breeders who rely on sales to producers
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Luctonians progress with seven-try success
Luctonians 49 pts Droitwich 3 LUCTONIANS comfortably defeated visitors Droitwich, a side several leagues below them, in the first round of the National Intermediate Cup on Saturday. It was a typical cup match with Droitwich having a valiant tilt at Luctonians
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Greyhound in cup revenge
Greyhound 27 pts Market Drayton 6 GREYHOUND scored four tries in this National Junior Cup first-round clash to avenge last season's narrow defeat by the Shropshire visitors. Despite trailing to an early penalty, Greyhound held the territorial advantage
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Wyesiders get off the mark
Lydney 2nd 27 pts Hereford 29 A STRONG second-half showing secured Here-ford's first victory of the campaign in an action-packed friendly in Gloucestershire. Hereford bounced back from consecutive North Midlands Cup and Midlands 1 reverses to record a
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What's on at your local cinema
HEREFORD'S ABC Cinema will be showing Steven Spielberg's AI starring Haley Joel Osment and Jude Law, for seven days from Friday. Also showing at matinee time on Saturday is Dr Dolittle 2 starring Eddie Murphy. The Senior Screen production on September
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Learning new skills
THE Courtyard Youth Theatre runs drama workshops for children and teenagers from five to 16 years old. It provides a professional environment where interested and committed children and teenagers can learn the craft of the actor. Led by experienced youth
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New crop of talent blossoms
AS The Courtyard's Class of '99 bows out, Little Shop of Horrors hints at what's waiting in the wings. Estelle van Warmelo steps up from running the centre's youth theatre scheme to make this debut directing the Community Company. Trusting her proteges
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Drop in for job advice sessions
KINGTON'S new Learning Shop will be holding two drop-in sessions offering careers advice for young people aged between 16 and 19 on September 20 and 27. In addition, there will be a careers advice afternoon for adults on September 20, although appointments
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Abergavenny set for festival
IT'S that time of year when the Abergavenny Food Festival takes over the Market Hall in town. Kicking off the proceedings in style is the regular twmpath, featuring ceilidh band rig a Jig who will be performing throughout the night in the festival's specially
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Ross pair reach semi-finals with victory on last green
THE Ross-on-Wye pairing of Julia Wilde and Joan Malim continued their successful run in the Glopucester County Championships when they snatched a last green quarter-final victory over a Tewkesbury Park pair. They will now face opposition from Bristol
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Champions denied by shock decision
KINGTON Cricket Club are appealing to Lord's after a shock decision this week barred promotion to one of the elite leagues in the country. The runaway Worcestershire County League Division 1 champions were expected to get the green light to compete next
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Champions in record finish
RUNAWAY champions Kington re-wrote the records books in a crushing 280-run Worceste-rshire County League Division 1 victory over relegated Worcester Nomads. Kington, who already claimed a new division points tally, blasted a mammoth 405 all out, to record
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Sandford captures five victims in cup triumph
EASTNOR carried off the inaugural HCB Eric Jenkins Memorial Cup with a crushing seven-wicket defeat of local rival Kington. Experienced all-rounder Jim Sandford (5-13) helped demolish a depleted Kington side, containing only three first-team players,
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Kington Kangaroos fill a vital gap
DURING one of their chats over the garden fence, friends, Jane O'Connell and Chris Charnick came to the conclusion that something was missing for the children of Kington. For almost four years, Kington has not had any type of playgroup for the 76 children
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Last living link to a marine tragedy
THE living memory of the tragic death of nearly 1,200 people in the loss of ocean liner Lusitania will be buried in Hereford tomorrow. It ends with the funeral of Mrs Yvonne Pugh, who has lived in the city for more than 20 years and is believed to be
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Decline in ponds a concern for Trust
HEREFORDSHIRE Nature Trust is expressing its concern over the decline in the number of ponds in the UK. Sixty three per cent have gone during the last 100 years, which equates to about 100 million lost waterholes! There are several reasons for the decline
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John turns detective
IT was a case of 'lights, camera, action' for Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis when he paid a visit to Hereford Record Office. The actor, who plays car dealer Boycie in the hit TV series, was accompanied by the BBC's 'House Detectives' team as
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Telephone Advice Centre launches new era at CAB
HEREFORDSHIRE Citizens Advice Bureaux are aiming to make access to help and information easier with the official launch of a new Telephone Advice Service (TAS). The service will be based on the first floor in a newly refurbished building in Gloucester
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Hopes rest with Ewyas Harold
EWYAS Harold will represent Herefordshire on the national stage in a competition to find the Village of the Year for England and Wales. The pretty South Herefordshire village beat stiff competition from across the county to be named Village of the Year
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'Meet the Ancestors' presenter gives talk
WELL-KNOWN television presenter Julian Richards will give a talk about his programme 'Meet the Ancestors' on September 22. This was made at Hereford Cathedral last year during excavations prior to the rebuilding of a toilet block adjacent to the cathedral
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Crime fears on increase
EIGHTY-FIVE per cent of people living in Herefordshire believe Britain has become a more dangerous place to live in the last 10 years, according to a new survey. Research carried out on behalf of the charity Crimestoppers Trust, revealed that the majority
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Past and Present on level terms
HEREFORD Ladies' Hockey Club's past and present players fought out a 5-5 draw as part of the entertainment to celebrate the opening of the new City Sports Club building. The past players' team clawed their way back, scoring two late goals to avoid defeat
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Addison back as a Football League club boss
FORMER Hereford United boss Colin Addison, who had two spells at Edgar Street, has returned to management after the landing the hot seat at Third Division outfit Swansea City. Addison, who has lived in Hereford for 30 years, was installed at The Vetch
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Skipper returns to face visitors
CAPTAIN Ian Wright hopes to return to the Hereford United line-up this Saturday for the home Nationwide Conference clash with Stevenage Borough. Wright missed the midweek defeat against the Glovers with a groin injury, but is aiming regain his fitness
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Town bounce back
Smethwick 2 Ledbury Town 3 A DEPLETED Ledbury squandered a two-goal advantage but bounced back to claim their fifth West Midlands League Premier Division victory. Ledbury, hit by injuries and suspensions, started brightly, with Ian Stewart and Stuart
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Kington finish with nine
Kington Town 1 Causeway 1 KINGTON created sufficient chances to win the West Midlands League Premier Division match but had to settle for a point after conceding a late equaliser. The home team started confidently, in spite of their recent spluttering
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Wellington extend their run
Wellington 1 Walsall Wood 1 TOM Herbert netted a fine first-half goal as Wel-lington extended their unbeaten run in the West Midlands League Premier Division to five games. A measure of the change in fortune of the team was shown by their disappointment
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Ross lucky to draw
Ross Town 1 Ardley United 1 ROSS collected a point from this hard-fought clash in the Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Division 1 West. Ardley, however, had the better of the play and will count themselves unlucky not have secured an away win. Ross
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Woofferton go nap to sink plucky rivals
HIGH-flying Woofferton grabbed five late goals to sink plucky Weston 5-0 in the Premier Division of the Hereford Times Here-fordshire League. Substitute Adrian Taylor headed Woofferton's opener after 77 minutes from a beautifully-flighted cross from Dale
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Hinton overtaken
Brinton Athletic 3 Hinton 2 A LATE goal sent Hinton crashing to defeat in this tight West Midlands League Division 1 clash. Brinton scored their crucial third goal in the 86th minute, which left Hinton little chance of finding an equaliser. Hinton, however
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New look for Christmas ..
THE ROSS-ON-WYE illuminations will be an unexpected treat for shoppers this Christmas. The Chamber of Trade plans to light up the entire town centre with twinkling trees strung with lights. The planned show follows a decision to dump 90 per cent of the
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Jailed for lethal drugs overdose
A MAN who killed a Herefordshire mother-of-two by injecting her with heroin has been jailed for five years. Laura Jennings, the 22-year-old victim, was already four times over the alcohol limit for driving, when she begged Jason Powell for the drug. She
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'Tuesday started a beautiful day' - county man's story
FORMER Hereford police officer Neal Richardson was working at the World Trade Center complex in New York when the twin towers came under attack, as reported in The Hereford Times last week. Here he relives for HT readers the horrific events of September
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Sellack
TRIPLES TOURNAMENT -- Sellack is staging a triples tournament for indoor bowlers on Sunday at Sellack Hall, starting at 9.30am. The Sellack club's internal doubles league also begins on Sunday.The club's first Herefordshire League short mat bowls game
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Golden ideas in Bromyard
THE people of Bromyard are being asked for their ideas on ways for the town to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. Street parties and a new garden area are just two of the plans already on the table, but Bromyard Town Council wants the public
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Knucklas
ROUNDERS' TOURNAMENT -- Three youngsters, Jade Boundford, Sarah Powell and Kelly Davies, with the help of others from Knucklas, ran a successful rounders' tournament recently. As well as the rounders, there was tombola, tennis, ice cream, a tuck shop
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Kings Caple
FUND-RAISING -- An amazing day of fund-raising, in aid of Kings Caple Church, in many ways put the smile back on the faces of the local community. The foot and mouth problems in and around the county saw many of the fund-raising events cancelled and one
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Byton
HISTORY GROUP -- The autumn meeting of the Byton, Coombe, Kinsham and Stapleton History Group took place at the Arkwright Hall, Kinsham,on September 12. Eighteen members heard Miss Sue Hubbard, of the County Record Office, describe the wealth of source
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Aston Ingham
CONGRATULATIONS -- To John Bennett, the well-known Aston Ingham resident. He has worked for Overross Garage and in the showroom for 25 years, starting as an apprentice and rising to the position of sales manager.To show their appreciation of his loyal
