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There's a twinkle in his eye
A HEREFORD man has successfully preserved the 25lb head of a wild boar at his Belmont home. Part-time taxidermist Graham Parmenter, a Dyson engineer by trade, has spent around six weeks restoring the head to its former glory. The boar was culled on
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Roger Phillips gets second term as council leader
ROGER Phillips has a second term as outright leader of Herefordshire Council - but the appointment wasn't the usual formality. Two members voted against Councillor Phillips assuming the office, and seven others abstained when the full council
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Attacker is sent on an anger management course
AN attacker who smashed a beer glass into another man's face then battered his bleeding victim with punches and kicks must attend an anger management course. Worcester Crown Court head how Nathan Strong struck out at the victim in a Hereford bar
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Archaeological talk in Garway
Garway Heritage Group have invited a local expert to give an archaeological talk. Chris Atkinson, community archaeologist at Herefordshire Council will be discussing sites and feature of interest in Archenfield. The event will be held at Garway Village
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Sneezing survey is nothing to sniff at
SNIFFING, sneezing and nose-blowing have been in the spotlight in Hereford. And a survey revealed constant sniffing was found to be the most irritating. Worst offenders were said to be in the 18 to 24 age group. More than half of those interviewed
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£2,000 up for grabs in competition
The National Sheep Association is reflecting its firm commitment towards encouraging all students and youngsters involved in practical sheep management activities by staging the NSA Young Shepherd of the Year Award at NSA Sheep 2008, the industry’s
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Does nobody care about roundabout?
WHAT an eyesore the Belmont island roundabout has become, with weeds, rubble, debris and thistles some three feet high. In contrast, the Tesco roundabout is beautifully kept, with flowers, mowed lawns, and a weeping willow tree in keeping with the
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Hereford - Ross plan hit the buffers
I WAS interested to read in your opinion slot on Thursday, April 10, the feasibility study to reinstate the Leominster to Kington line. Some years ago a similar exercise was carried out on the Hereford - Ross and Monmouth line, which sadly after
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Raising awareness of autism
A FLYING pig and a fairy were seen making their way into Hereford in the name of a cause close to their hearts. Alison Crick and her daughter Katherine Addison strapped on their wings to raise money for the National Autism Society. Alison
