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Surprise! Surprise
It has been another action packed week here at Rock HQ and it was livened up a bit by a surprise visit from our son who dropped in from Cyprus overnight to wish me a happy birthday. It was great to see him, even if it was only for a few hours and
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Horsewatch meeting at Kingsland
PEOPLE in Herefordshire will be able to be kept informed about the latest equine crimes in the county. Members of Herefordshire Horsewatch will hold its next meeting at the Coronation Hall in Kingsland, near Leominster, on Friday April 17 at
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Grand National winner at Hereford Racecoure
Grand National winner Mon Mome will be paraded at Hereford Racecourse's fixture on Wednesday. This will take place in the parade ring and in front of the grandstand between 3.45pm and 4pm. Mon Mome, at 100-1 the longest-priced winner of the Grand
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The way forward for recycling
I AM writing in response to the letters that appeared (Hereford Times, March 26) about the council introducing wheeled bins for recycling. Heather Broom expresses concern that individual letters were not sent to householders asking them what size bin
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Disorder outside Leominster pub
THREE people were arrested following a disturbance outside a Leominster pub yesterday. A number of youths were allegedly involved in a fight outside The Royal Oak Hotel in South Street at around 9.50pm. Pete Butcher, police press officer
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Why are wheelie bins the best way?
CAN you possibly invite the appropriate cabinet member to explain to the residents of Herefordshire why wheelie bins are the best option for collecting recyclable materials? Currently, the residents sort the recycling into various categories. The wheelie
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South Herefordshire Good Samaritans care for children
KIND hearted people in south Herefordshire showed that there are still Good Samaritans about when they assisted in an accident. A car collided with the central reservation of the dual carriageway of the A40 at Ross-on-Wye to Whitchurch road
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Kitchen fire in Hereford
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a kitchen fire at a Hereford home on Sunday. Two crews from Hereford were called to Beattie Avenue at 11.05pm. Alec Mackie, fire press officer, said a woman received smoke inhalation and was treated by paramedics
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DILWYN
EASTER SERVICES-There will be a ‘Time for Reflection’ at Monkland church on Good Friday at 3pm. The Easter Eve special service on the 11th at 7pm will be held in St. Mary’s Church. On Easter Day, the Choral Holy Communion Service will commence in Dilwyn
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Fertiliser spilt by lorry in Leominster
A LORRY spilt around 5,000 litres of liquid fertiliser in north Herefordshire yesterday. One fire crew from Leominster and the environment protection unit from Stourport-on-Severn were called to the A49 at Leominster at 2.40pm. They
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Woman trapped in car at Ross-on-Wye
A WOMAN was trapped in her car following an accident in south Herefordshire yesterday. Firefighters from Ross-on-Wye were called to the A40 at Ross, by the Wilton roundabout, at 6.50am. A female was trapped, but was released and treated by paramedics
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Woodburner fire in Herefordshire
FIREFIGHTERS battled a fire at a Herefordshire home yesterday. Crews from Hereford, Ewyas Harold and Peterchurch were called to Lower Lulham Farm, Lulham at 6.20am. Alec Mackie, fire press officer, said the fire, which involved a woodburning kiln, was
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Kitchen fire at Symonds Yat home
FIRE crews were called to a kitchen fire in Symonds Yat yesterday. Firefighters from Whitchurch and Peterchurch were sent to Drage Road shortly after 4.05am. Alec Mackie, fire press officer, said the fire was quite severe and caused
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Man hit by ball bearing gun in Hereford
A 21-year old man was hit by a ball bearing gun in Hereford. The man was walking along Commercial Road at around 9.15pm on Thursday March 26 when he felt a sharp pain in his left thigh, leaving a red mark. Police believe it came from a ball bearing
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Don’t get in a flap over starlings
I WOULD like to respond to the article written by John Wesley in his Countryman column (Hereford Times, February 19). I also have a large starling roost very close to my house but clearly don’t share John’s view of these winter visitors. In his article
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Herefordshire Bridge results
Marches Bridge for All BC: Barbara Forryan Memorial Trophy: 1 Neville Shorrick and Peter Morgan 65.34%, 2 John and Daphne Gray 63.83, 3 Vicki Archard and Rex Shutler 63.64; Wednesday Duplicate Pairs, N/S 1 Michael Baker and Pat Carpenter 61.90%, 2 Richard
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Village showing for Hollywood blockbuster
SCENES of the city will be played out in the heart of the countryside this evening when a Hollywood blockbuster goes on show near Presteigne. Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire will show at Lingen village hall this evening at 7.30pm. For
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Peterchurch mother's Easter appeal
A PETERCHURCH mother is calling for families to breathe new life into hopes for her son’s future this Easter - simply by having fun. Pauline Brace wants children of all ages to go to Hereford Leisure Centre on Wednesday for dancing and games in aid
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Borders residents to benefit from door-to-door recycling services
BORDERS residents can find out more about new door-to-door recycling services coming to Powys next year at a series of roadshows next month. Those in Hay-on-Wye, Knighton and Presteigne will all get to hear about council plans to increase recycling
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Friends of St. Andrew's 100 Club Draw, Bredwardine
The fourth 100 Club Draw was held on Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, in the Red Lion Hotel, Bredwardine. Winners of the APRIL 2009 draw were: 1st Prize (£45) - No. 1047, David Bowen, 2nd Prize (£20) - No. 1050, David Blandford, 3rd Prize (£10) - No. 1056
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Bredwardine & Brobury Village Hall Work Week
We desperately need your help! Our 'Village Hall Work Week' continues for a third week. We are still in the throes of priming, painting and generally 'tidying up' our hall in preparation for it's 70th Birthday Party. At the rate that we are progressing
