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Herefordshire community groups offered cash
COMMUNITY groups in Herefordshire are being offered a share of government cash. The Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) has £200,000 to give to voluntary and community groups in the county. The money comes from a grants scheme called Grassroots
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Bromyard reveals its hidden secrets
A BROMYARD group has struck bedrock in a bid to uncover the town’s past. Dozens of town centre residents have opened their doors to the Bromyard Local History Society. The group is undergoing a one-year study into the origins of town centre buildings
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Holmer trading estate plan is turned down
TRADERS facing eviction under expansion plans for a Hereford industrial estate are staying put after county councillors said no to developers. Businesses at the Holmer Road Trading Estate had been waiting for a decision since last May, when Hereford
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Farmers make charity push
A TRACTOR push through Herefordshire has given a lift to an airborne charity. Pencombe Young Farmers Club have raised £3,600 after a pushing a two-ton tractor from Bromyard to Hereford. Dozens of members, aged 10 to 30, put their weight behind the vehicle
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The Mark Latimer Jazz Trio
MODERN jazz is by its very nature an intensely cerebral affair that invariably maintains its mystique by the academic approach of its practitioners. This is plainly not the case with the supremely gifted Mark Latimer who leavens what can occasionally
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Herefordshire cider maker is flying high
A CIDER producer could reach new heights after signing a contract with a VIP airline. Lyne Down Cider and European Skyjets are giving the jet set a taste of Herefordshire. The Much Marcle firm expects to produce 2,000 bottles for the airline,
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Surprise, surprise... Will you marry me?
A HEREFORD woman had three tickets to ride after an unexpected proposal led to a romantic weekend in one of the world’s most fashionable cities. Mandy Cooper, aged 43, who works at Hereford Railway Station, was whisked away to Paris by horsedrawn carriage
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M-bike riders take a big leap
HEREFORD’S motor-cycling team of fundraisers is planning a trip to the war graves of Europe next year. They want to pay their respects at the graves in France and Belgium of British and Allied servicemen and women from two wars. The Hospice Angels
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DILWYN
HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING-The Dilwyn Hospice Support Group coffee morning will be held , by kind permission of Mrs Mary Whittal, at Townsend House on Saturday September 20th from 10.30-12.30. The Chairman of the St. Michael’s Hospice Support Group, Anna
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Thin blue line winning underage booze battle
POLICE in north Herefordshire have discovered the thin blue line really is the best weapon when it comes to tackling underage drinking. Kington and Leominster youngsters who disguise alcohol as soft drinks are proving no match for officers using
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Ross promised quality drinking water
FIRST a new flood alleviation scheme, now Ross-on-Wye is being promised a continuing supply of top quality drinking water. A £2.25 million water mains refurbishment scheme by Welsh Water will ensure a reliable supply straight to the taps of customers
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Corn drier catches fire
A CORN drier caught fire at a north Herefordshire farm yesterday. It took fire crews from Leintwardine and Kington three and a half hours to put out the fire and empty the machine after they arrived at Kinsham Farm, Kinsham, at 10am.
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Cattle market causing compensation worries
HEREFORDSHIRE Council fears having to pay out millions of pounds in compensation to farmers and auctioneers if it fails to build a new Hereford cattle market. For the first time, the council has revealed the legal advice which it says makes the
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Crew prevents farm fire
A FARMER needed the help of the fire service to prevent a stack of straw bales from self-igniting at the weekend. Firefighters from Kingsland attended Bidney Farm, Dilwyn, at around 4pm on Saturday. A stack of 300 round straw bales were extremely hot
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Fire in Bromyard bedroom
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in her bedroom. Fire crews from Bromyard and Leominster were called to Firs Lane, Bromyard, at 6.30am last Saturday (September 13), where they stopped the fire spreading to other rooms. Hose reels
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Couple in hospital after carriage overturns
A HUSBAND and wife were taken to hospital after being thrown from a horse and carriage. The couple were travelling along the Kempley Road between Dymock and Upton Bishop at around 2.15pm yesterday. Claire Thomas, for the ambulance service, said a man
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BRINSOP
HARVEST FESTIVAL-The Harvest Festival at St.George’s church on Friday September 26th will be followed by an auction of produce and refreshments. The service will begin at 7pm.
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STRETFORD
HARVEST FESTIVAL-The Harvest Festival at the church of St. Cosmas and St. Damian will be held on Sunday 21st September at 11.00am. This beautiful church is now ‘redundant’ and, for any service, special permission has to be granted by the Bishop of Hereford
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WEOBLEY
AMATEUR DRAMATIC VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED-Be you a star actor in the making, back stage boffin or front of house host with most-est, scenery painter extraordinaire, lighting designer whizz-kid or props and costume buff, local professional actress Helen
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OAP’s bed warning
A PARKINSON’S Disease sufferer who spent more than £6,000 on two beds that are too big for his bedroom before missing the cancellation period for a refund is warning others not to make the same mistake. Robert Prince, aged 83, who lives with his wife
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Double boost for Baker Tilly’s Hereford office
Expanding accountancy and business advisory firm Baker Tilly has announced a double boost to its 80-strong Hereford office with the relocation of a highly experienced business services partner to Elgar House as well as a major office refurbishment. Malcolm
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Museum treasues discussed
A TALK looking at the treasures of Hereford Museum takes place in Marden tonight. Judy Stevenson will address Marden History Society at 7.30pm in the Community Centre.
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Help wanted for fairtrade scheme
RESIDENTS in and around Hay-on-Wye can help others and themselves by signing up to a new fair trade scheme. Clyro gift company Fair Connections has been set up to help suppliers trade at fair prices and reduce the need for child labour.
