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Police search for suspects after attempted Marden robbery
A CAR is being traced after an attempted robbery in Marden on Wednesday evening. Police are anxious to trace the occupants of a gold Ford Focus believed to be involved in the incident at 6pm. Peter Butcher, police press officer, said an 18-year old
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Police op targeted cross-border crime
TRAVELLING criminals have been targeted by West Mercia police in a crossborder operation. Patrol cars from Herefordshire joined their Welsh counterparts last week for the latest phase of Operation Ohio. The operation aims to stop or prevent
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Triathlete Dave shines on the international stage
HEREFORD triathlete Dave White did not let turning 40 or becoming a father for the first time slow him down this year. His attention turned to international duty. White was the second Great Britain competitor to finish in his section at a rain-hit
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Green light for units at Much Dewchurch school
TEMPORARY buildings will house the UK’s first state-funded Steiner academy for the next two and a half years. Permission to put up four double classroom units on the existing Waldorf School premises in Much Dewchurch, along with kitchen and bathroom
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Ledbury enjoy derby win
Ledbury 12 pts Worcester Wanderers 7. HAVING played so poorly in their opening league match at Upton in Midlands 4 West (South), Ledbury bounced back at Ross Road to defeat possible promotion contenders Worcester Wanderers by two tries and a conversion
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Suicide verdict on Hereford farm worker
A ‘WORKAHOLIC’ agricultural contractor took his own life in the Golden Valley farm he rented, an inquest heard. Police officers found the body of Alan White in a barn at New Buildings Farm, Pontrilas, in the early hours of March 7. The inquest
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Hereford couple stranded by XL collapse
AN elderly Hereford couple have told how the collapse of air giant XL left them stranded at the airport – without so much as a cup of tea. John and Berryll Ballinger were a week into their two-week holiday in Corfu when XL, the UK’s third largest
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Rare teatime guest visits Withington
SMALL fry might be its favourite delicacy but it looks like one unexpected visitor might be considering a change of diet. Retired farmer John Bent was surprised to see a kingfisher standing by his teapot on the kitchen table last Thursday –
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Court orders anger management course for Hereford man
A HEREFORD man who assaulted three police officers has been ordered to take anger management lessons. Andrew Doherty, aged 34, of Kinnersley Close, Newton Farm, left three officers needing hospital treatment on February 29. Doherty appeared
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Llangrove homes plans turned down
PLANS to build six detached houses in a south Herefordshire village have been refused. Councillors felt the development, which was outlined for land at the back of Hazlenut Cottage, Llangrove, was out of scale and would lead to over development
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Police warning to van and 4x4 drivers
VAN and 4x4 owners in a Hereford suburb are being warned of the risk of catalytic converter thefts. Police will call on houses in the Bobblestock area next week where thefts of the devices have been reported. Officers will focus on owners
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Wilde holds off teenager’s challenge to take Ross title
JAMIE Wilde has become one of the youngest club champions at Ross-on-Wye GC. He won a nerve-jangling 36-hole men’s final from teenager Nick Ellis by just one hole. Wilde, who is 37 years old, enjoyed a two-hole lead after the first 18 holes but Ellis
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Promoted Burghill set to join rivals Wormelow in Division 3
BURGHILL & Tillington Cricket Club are looking forward to competing in Division 3 of the Crusader Worcestershire County League next season. The Hereford outfit secured promotion from Division 4 South in their first season. Burghill finished runners-up
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Greyhound fast out of the traps against Aeroplane Co
Greyhound 17 pts Bristol Aeroplane Company 12. GREYHOUND were fast out of the traps against their Bristol opposition in High Bridge Jewellers Gloucester 2 and laid siege to the tryline for fully 10 minutes before Elliot Phillips crossed for a try which
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Excellent opening
Bromyard 39 pts Highley 5. BROMYARD started their Midlands 6 West (SW) campaign with a convincing victory against Highley. Six tries were shared between Steve Eversham, Steve Rowberry, skipper Gareth Griffiths, scrum-half Jamie Fowler, outside centre
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Close finish ahead for Gold Star title
HEREFORD’S Damian Cole, racing the Get Connected Hyundai Accent WRC, moved to within three points of the BTRDA Gold Star title with a third-place finish in the Plains Rally, the penultimate event of the season. It was not quite enough to move Cole ahead
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Palmer holds off Erika’s challenge to retain title
HELEN Palmer has retained the 36-hole ladies’ championship at Ross-on-Wye GC. Erika Atkins was not overawed by the formidable challenge of Palmer, the defending champion and runner-up in 2006. Palmer needed to display her outstanding short game strengths
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Gilbert nets twice as Phoenix win at Belles
Bradwell Belles 2 Hereford Phoenix Ladies 3. SKIPPER Emily Gilbert scored twice in Phoenix’s first game in the West Midlands League Premier Division. Gilbert gave the visitors a flying start when she threw herself into a melee to force the ball over
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Four set to be sentenced for Hereford attack
FOUR men are due to be sentenced for a violent attack on a motorist as he was driving through Hereford city centre. Kamal Kaul was beaten up after he stopped his Vauxhall at traffic lights. Derrick Wall, aged 24, of St James Road, Hereford, pleaded
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Young Bulls hit back to beat Shots
Hereford United Youth 3 Aldershot 1. HEREFORD fought back from a goal down to claim a much-needed win in the Puma Youth Alliance Cup. The Bulls started well and Tyler Weir and Jimmy Moreton headed wide crosses from Chris Freddi. However, the home
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Herefordshire raise a cup for charity
HEREFORDSHIRE is taking part in the world's biggest coffee morning today. Cuppas will be served across the county to raise money for Macmillan nurses. Among the venues taking part are Broadfield Court Estate in Bodenham, the Courtyard
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Why van thieves didn’t get far...
THIEVES who drove off in a Kington man’s van were never going to get very far – the vehicle is powered by electricity and only has a 40-mile range. The Ford Fiesta van, which is charged using solar electricity at the Kington home of owner Gordon Coppock
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First ever 'Hayathlon' is a success
MORE than 70 competitors went the extra mile in a Hay-on-Wye charity race by running and rowing their way to the finish line. The first ever Greeneye Challenge Hayathlon saw teams of two from across the UK run up to eleven miles before paddling canadian
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Smashing effort from Weobley fundraisers
A NORTH county fundraising group is celebrating after smashing its yearly target by almost £1000. The Corn Dollies have reached their £2500 goal and then some following a coffee morning at Weobley Village Hall. A raffle drawn by Conservative
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Hereford man banned from every bar in Britain
A HEREFORD man banned from every bar and licensed restaurant in Britain for fighting says his punishment is “a punch in the guts”. Stephen Atkinson will miss a family wedding and cannot watch his beloved Aston Villa after assaulting a man in the
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Apple Fair comes to town
THE Leominster Apple Fair is taking place on October 18 in the Lion Ballroom, off Broad Street in Leominster. More than 100 varieties of apples will be on show. Identification experts will be on hand and a selection of juices, ciders, jams and cakes
