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Alert on recycling banks in Knighton and Presteigne
ECO-FRIENDLY residents living on the Welsh border are being urged not to use recycling banks at Knighton and Presteigne after they were put there without permission. Textile banks bearing the name Grovenor Samaritans were due to be removed by the local
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Car crashes into bridge
A CAR crashed into a bridge in Herefordshire yesterday. Firefighters from Fownhope were called to the B4224 at Mordiford shortly before 3.10am. Alec Mackie, fire press officer, said no occupants were found and the police were informed.
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Vandals damage fence at Bromyard home
POLICE are on the lookout for the owner of a shoe that was abondoned following some vandlaism at a Bromyard home. Fencing panels were kicked and damaged at the property in Firs Orchard between 8pm on Saturday March 28 and 10am the following
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Makeover branded as ‘too destructive’ for Leominster's Grange Court
A NEAR £3 million makeover for one of Herefordshire’s landmark historic buildings has been scorned by a campaign group. The Victorian Society – which fights for the future of Victorian sites around the country – says new designs on the inside of Leominster
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Leominster resident hopes to stay on air
PLANS to install an amateur radio mast in Leominster have divided the airwaves. Professor Philip Witting wants to construct a 7.1-metre antenna in the garden of his Pinsley Road home. He received a licence 45 years ago and has provided advice and equipment
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Tony's plea for cancer drug is rejected again by Herefordshire Primary Care Trust
CANCER patient Tony Howells’ plea for a drug that may prolong his life has been turned down for the third time. Herefordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) has again said no to a request from his consultant that the NHS pay the £15, 000 for a three-month
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Green team out to catch litter louts
A NEW green team is on the prowl in a bid to catch litter louts and fly-tippers in the county red-handed. Three enforcement officers have been hired by Herefordshire Council to tackle offenders who affect the quality of the environment by abandoning
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Market move causes a row between councils
HEREFORD City Council has picked a fight with its county counterpart because it is not convinced about a market move. The city council says Herefordshire Council has been too quick to shift the city’s open market into High Town, leaving legal protocols
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Man critical in hospital following accident
A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital after his car collided with a telegraph pole in Herefordshire on Saturday. The 22-year-old was a front seat passenger of a blue Peugeot 307 that hit the pole on the A4103 at Crew’s Pitch, just before Newtown
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Small fire at Hereford home
FIRE crews tackled a small fire at a Hereford home on Saturday. Firefighters from Hereford and Fownhope were called to Ryelands Street shortly before 12.15am. Alec Mackie, fire press officer, said the fire was in a bedroom and a person required oxygen
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Timber on fire at Ledbury cottage
SOME timber was on fire at a Ledbury cottage yesterday. Firefighters were called to Littlemarcle Road at around 3pm and put it out.
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Putting Tutankhamun in the frame
A FOCAL point that’s sure to be a talking point. This 40ft-square masterpiece is due above a fireplace any day, after a Hereford firm spent a week framing it. Framing Workshop, on Whitecross Road, had never tackled anything this big on site
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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 rates
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Complaints receieved over nuisance phone calls
NORTH county residents have complained to police after receiving nuisance telephone calls. Householders have been subjected to unpleasant calls from a man using a withheld number. Anyone experiencing similar problems are being advised to immediately
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Eco-friendly fun on the agenda this weekend
ECO-FRIENDLY fun is on the agenda in Hay-on-Wye this weekend with a day of activities called ‘Waste Not Want Not’ planned for the Buttermarket. A waste exhibition from primary school pupils and Hay youth club, home composting demonstrations and a variety
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Foxley Autotest is top event
THIRTY-six competitors faced 16 demanding tests when Herefordshire Motor Club hosted their annual Foxley Autotests at Mansel Lacy, the opening round of the British Series as well as four other National championships, too. The tests saw them guide their
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Calculations should include production
I HEARD on the news recently that the RSPB has now said it will support wind farms if they are not built in wildlife sensitive areas. I have had great respect for the RSPB to stand out against wind farms so wonder why it has changed its viewpoint.
