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Plea to Leominster parents in fight against anti-social crime
PARENTS in Leominster are being asked to help police jump the “final hurdle” in their fight against anti-social behaviour. PC Paul O’Reilly, of the Leominster North policing team, has been at the centre of a crackdown on disorder in the town but
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ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: Message to farmers is jab livestock now
THE National Farmers’ Union is calling on all livestock owners to take extra care when importing from abroad and to vaccinate their animals against bluetongue disease. West Midlands farmers are calling on those with sheep and cattle to be vigilant
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ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: Dinmore Caravans
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: Dinmore Caravans Whether you are thinking about family holidays or a few days away to recharge your batteries, at the Bailey Roadshow this weekend, Dinmore Caravans has the affordable answer without forsaking comfort.
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Nunnington polytunnel plans could see 90 jobs
A PLAN has been drawn up for a new soft fruit enterprise which could bring 90 jobs to Herefordshire. Applicants JS & CP Hawkins, from Withington, hope to erect 14 hectares of polytunnels over a two-year period on land just off the A465 Hereford
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City struck by power cut
THOUSANDS of homes across Hereford have been hit by a power cut. Nearly 4,000 premises around the city were left in the dark following the blackout at 1.10pm this afternoon (Monday). Engineers from Central Networks restored power to
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A fat cat you can feel sorry for...
ONLY a select few get to be fat cats in their time – but the prospect of owning one has just become a reality. Hereford moggy Mason has been left on the shelf at Hay Cat Rescue after his elderly owner died. The 20lb tabby was thought to have spent two
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Fire crews split up to tackle emergencies
CREWS of Hereford firefighters heading to a shout this morning had to split and deal with two emergencies. Officers were on their way to a garage fire in Fakenham Drive at around 7am today when they passed the scene of a collision involving a car in
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Three arrests follow teenager's death
THREE men have been arrested following the death of a 17-year-old female in Hereford. Detectives are currently treating the death of the unnamed teenager as unexplained after ambulance staff were called to an address in Hunderton yesterday
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Homeless Ross man begged officers to arrest him
A ROSS-on-Wye man who threatened to break into a town centre shop begged officers to arrest him, a court was told. Andrew Lawrence, aged 35, of Henry Street, was drunk on cider and desperate for sleep after being released from prison. Lawrence
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Gig goers could be left out of pocket
THOUSANDS of music fans with tickets for a cancelled Herefordshire festival are out of pocket after organisers fell into ‘huge debt’ and stopped refunds. Steve Smith spent around £80 so he and his partner could see American artist Wayne Hussey
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My election papers are missing, says Leominster musician
THE selection process for a Herefordshire Council by-election has come under fire from a Leominster man who says his nomination papers have gone astray. Musician Christopher Thomas, 26, wanted to run for the Leominster South seat next month and
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Westfields v Sutton United
Tuesday 30th September 2008 at allpay.park Kick-off 7.45pm. WESTFIELDS v SUTTON UNITED 1. JON PUGH 2. SCOTT JACKSON 3. MARK HIBBARD 4. TERRY GREEN 5. GARETH
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New blow for Kington nursery
PLANS to keep a troubled Kington nursery open have failed before the latest takeover bid was completed. Kington Primary teacher Deborah Hulin was part way through officially registering with Ofsted as new owner of Kington Children’s Centre when
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Beaumont is guest
A SELL-OUT crowd will be flocking to Westfields’ Sportsman’s Dinner, with former England rugby captain Bill Beaumont, next Thursday (October 2). Westfields’ chief executive, Andy Morris, said: “It’s our 21st Sportsman’s Dinner and we have a capacity
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Macmillan Coffee Morning at Hill House, Bredwardine
What a gorgeous day and the perfect "excuse" to enjoy Eileen's autumn garden! Many thanks to everyone who helped organise and donated to our Macmillan Coffee Morning at Hill House, Bredwardine on Friday, 26th September. A big thank you to Sharon for
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St Andrew's Harvest Festival, Bredwardine
Our Harvest Festival Service will take place on Sunday October 5th at 3 pm. Tony Charles and Rana Davies-James will take the service. Tea will be served after the service in St Andrew's Church, Bredwardine. If you can provide cakes or savouries as
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Deer no longer on the loose
A SOUTH Herefordshire road is clear after earlier reports of a deer on the loose. The westbound carriageway of the A40 at Symonds Yat was blocked earlier at its junction with the B4164.
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Hereford man admits attack on former girlfriend
A HEREFORD man who attacked an epileptic teenager while she was home alone has escaped a jail sentence. Hereford Crown Court heard how 18-year-old Kelvin Preece, of Willow Grove, Hinton, “flipped” when he discovered his 16-year-old ex was seeing
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Success for Kington company
A KINGTON company which started as a voluntary project is now in the running to help deliver Government services to businesses. IT outfit KC3.net has thrived since emerging separately from Kington Connected Community Project Ltd, which pioneered
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Firm hopes helipad plan will take off
A HEREFORD firm wants its own helipad to land big deals. Flying top clients in shows the city means business, according to Central Roofing, which has put in a planning application for the helipad. If it gets the go-ahead, the company will let other
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Museum open day a success
AN open day at a Herefordshire museum has been hailed a success. Joan Thwaites, for Leominster Museum, said the Heritage Open Day was summed up by a comment left in the museum’s visitor’s book: ‘Interesting and friendly - like the town’. Visitors, thanks
