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Stolen lorry update
POLICE have confirmed that some copper coils that were carried on a stolen lorry yesterday were taken from a Herefordshire business. A lorry was found set on fire by firefighters at a lay-by on the A403 at Evebatch just after 3am. Pete Butcher, police
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Sponsored walk - Kingsland
A SPONSORED walk is to be held in Herefordshire in aid of charity. It will start at Luctonians Sports Club in Kingsland at 11am on Saturday, May 16. The walk is to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and is in memory of Paula Davies and Mary Jenkins
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Tradition of service
A HEREFORD sailor is following in her father’s footsteps on a Royal Navy deployment to the Far East. Lieutenant Commander Caroline Clark, aged 32 and formally of Credenhill, is aboard HMS Bulwark heading for south-east Asia, via the Middle East, as part
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Migrant workers to bring in new funds
HEREFORDSHIRE Council should receive extra funds from migrant workers to pay for the strain on services. Immigrants to the UK will have to pay an extra £50 for a visa under plans confirmed by the Government last week. The Migration Impacts
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Canopy cleaning causes headache
RESIDENTS living near Hereford’s Belmont Tesco had their sleep disturbed when contractors started cleaning a forecourt canopy in the early hours. People living near the 24-hour store on Abbotsmead Road say they were subjected to the noise of a pressure
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Fundraising praise
A HEREFORD landlord received a prize from Hereford’s Mayor during a quiz night. Councillor Kevin Wargen presented Peter Amor with a trophy to recognise the Barrels’ charity efforts. The pub’s fund-raising Barrels Formation Drinking Team has raised thousands
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Plan for new store - Ross-on-Wye
A HEREFORD retailer will defy the recession by opening a store in Ross-on-Wye. Rockfield has confirmed plans to open a home and garden store in Labels Outlet Shopping. The news follows plans to open a food hall and seafood bar in the centre, showcasing
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Spring into action - Talgarth
TALGARTH residents will officially welcome in the spring at the Black Mountains Market. More than 50 producers will have the best local meat, cake, cheese, chocolate and free range eggs on show on Saturday in Talgarth car park and at the town hall.
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Rail choir entertains the ladies
HEREFORD again provided the venue for a wonderful evening of choir singing. On Saturday, April 4, the Hereford Rail Male Voice Choir held its annual concert. They welcomed the return of the Halfway House Ladies Choir from Shropshire as their guest choir
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Two car accident
TWO cars were involved in an accident in Hereford today. Firefighters were called to Whittern Way at around 12pm. There were no reports of any injuries, but some petrol was spilt. Ledbury Road is currently partially blocked both ways.
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A glorious Passion
For many people a performance of one of Bach’s Passions is an essential part of their preparation for Holy Week and Easter. That need was more than adequately provided for by the performance of the St Matthew Passion in the Cathedral, given by
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Easter exhibition in Knighton
A COURSE at Hereford College of Arts proved a catalyst for inspiration, development and last but not least, friendship and support, with the class of 2006/8 now staging their new show this Easter in Knighton Libary. The exhibition features an exciting
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Leominster litter pick
MEMBERS of a housing association will be carrying out a litter pick in Leominster next Wednesday (15th). Residents and staff of the Marches Housing Association will be combing the area around Paradise Court, off Mill Street, from 10.30am.
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Bike stolen from Hereford home
A MOUNTAIN bike was stolen from a home in the South Wye area of Hereford. Thieves entered the garden of a property in Walnut Tree Avenue between Friday March 20 and Saturday (April 4). A red Barracuda bike, valued at £150, was taken. Anyone with any
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Delight at top marks for Marden school
A VILLAGE school has been praised by inspectors for its pupils’ outstanding personal development and wellbeing. Standards achieved by the 88 pupils at Marden Primary School were deemed “above average” by Ofsted inspectors, who visited the school
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Life on Herefordshire's conveyor belt
THE number of Herefordians moving abroad is on the rise – but migrants and Londoners are taking their place. Herefordshire has become a conveyor belt of immigration, according to the latest population study. The study, compiled by Herefordshire
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A mini adventure in Bromyard
A HUGE celebration of Minis is taking place in Bromyard this summer. Bromyard Gala organisers are calling on classic Mini owners to bring their cars to this year’s show. The iconic British vehicle is 50 years old this summer, having been introduced
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Police investigate after vehicles targeted
POLICE are investigating various thefts from parked vehicles in the north of the county. Officers are looking into two separate incidents after two recovery winches were taken from the front of two 4x4s parked at the back of Kings House in Pembridge
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Village hall build gets £1500 boost
VILLAGERS near Hay-on-Wye who spent more than 10 years fundraising for a new community hall are celebrating a £1500 boost to the cause as their dream finally nears reality. Committee members behind a £200,000 effort to build a new meeting place
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Peterchurch mum braces herself for new heights
PETERCHURCH super-mum Pauline Brace has reached new heights in the fight to save her son as she prepares to throw herself out of a plane next month. But before she can do it the mother-of-four, who has dedicated all her time to helping Duchenne Muscular
