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Herefordshire shredders to save costs
GREEN-fingered people in the county are being reminded that they could save themselves time by using a garden shredder. At this time of year, keen gardeners often cut back some of the summer’s growth and take it to household recycling centres. But many
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Starting on the path to becoming a journalist
I became a trainee journalist at the start of September studying at the bottom of the country in a little Cornish town called Pool at Cornwall College. I am on a post graduate journalism course called an NCTJ. It is just 18 weeks long and the time is
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Former county detective on trial -update
A FORMER Herefordshire detective put his hand down a 13-year-old girl's underwear, a court heard today. Geoffrey Alan Gough, aged 55, of Spring Gardens, Malvern, was said to have sexually assaulted the girl while her giving her a lift in his
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Herefordshire runners to get trainers on for charity
THE organiser of a multi-terrain run is looking for participants and sponsors to help raise charity funds. Ronnie Scully, of Fownhope, organises the eight-mile Hope Valley Run each year, and this time is looking to help the British Red Cross. Ten
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Changes on cards for Herefordshire services
BIG changes may be ahead for two of Herefordshire’s emergency services. Plans are in the pipeline to merge fire services, while paramedics might get to trial a new way of working with hospital emergency centres. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue
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Former county detective on trial
The trial of a former Herefordshire detective started this morning, Geoffrey Alan Gough aged 55, denied the attempted kidnap and sexual assault of a 13 year old girl when he appeared at Gloucester Crown Court. Fiona Elder, prosecuting, said the alleged
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Wigmore site for travellers is rejected
COUNCILLORS have refused permission for a travellers’ site on a north Herefordshire farm. The retrospective application for a temporary change of use from agricultural land at Lower Field, Ash Farm, Barnett Lane, Wigmore, was rejected by members of the
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Golden Valley Centre's colourful opening
A CHILDREN’S centre has been opened in the Golden Valley. The Kingstone and Golden Valley Children’s Centre caters for families with children up to the age of five and was officially opened by Councillor Jenny Hyde. The centre, based at Kingstone High
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Hereford man burgled Market Hall
A BURGLAR targeted Hereford’s Butter Market where his ex-girlfriend worked, a court heard. Christopher O'Neil stole cash, drinks, cigarettes, scales and teddy bear from market stalls. He claimed he fell asleep in the premises before
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Longtown rider off to Stoneleigh
HEREFORDSHIRE dressage rider, Becky Whitcombe from Longtown, and her horse Desiderata, have qualified for the ulitmate dressage competition in this country - The National Dressage Championships at Stoneleigh. They will be competing in the NFU Intermediare
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Westfields v Studley
Tuesday 7th October 2008 at allpay.park Kick-off 7.45pm. WESTFIELDS v STUDLEY. 1. JON PUGH 2. SAM HARRISON 3. TERRY GREEN 4. SCOTT JACKSON 5. GARETH THOMAS
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Hereford restaurant set for re-opening
A REVAMPED Hereford restaurant is preparing for business again less than a month after suddenly closing. The credit crunch and the location of Las Domus Bar & Bistro were blamed for its demise last month. But the privately-owned venue below Pomona Place
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Flood warnings remain - but all clear for River Teme
Flood warnings are still in place across the county this morning. The Environment Agency website advises that a wrning has been put in place for the River Wye at Hereford City. Two have been issued for the River Wye from Hereford to
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County roads remains closed
FIVE county roads remain closed this morning because of the weekend's heavy rain. The A4113 Leintwardine to Walford road, the A4110 Leintwardine to Adfordton, the U92206 Paytoe Lane near Leintwardine, and the C1001 Brampton Bryan to Walford
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Final bid to save city post office
WORRIED residents are this morning making an eleventh hour attempt to rescue a Hereford post office earmarked for closure. A march will take place from Redhill Post Office just 24 hours before the consultation period draws to a close.
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Hay's Chris sets up anti terror venture
ANTI-TERRORISM measures aren’t normally an issue in Hay-on-Wye – but one resident has made them his business. Author Chris Hunter has used his experience as a military intelligence officer to start consultancy Kratos Enterprises and made the town an
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Ex-choirmaster from Hereford admits having indecent images
THE former choirmaster at a Hereford church has admitted two counts of possessing indecent photographs of children. Robert Milan, aged 62, of Rudge Close, Marden, a former choirmaster and organist at St Nicholas Church, on Barton Road, had 31 pictures
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Garages will make way for new homes
LOCK-up garages in Leominster will be demolished to make way for houses. Councillors granted planning permission for 10 homes to be built on land to the rear of Bargates and accessed from Westfield Walk. The site is currently occupied by 40 lock-up
