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Three in hospital after A49 crash
Three people have been taken to hospital following a road accident in Herefordshire. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the the A49 in Wilton, near Ross-on–Wye, shortly before 2.35pm today. Two ambulances and two rapid response vehicles
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County's unversity challenge
THE whole county would become a campus under pioneering plans to deliver university-level courses across Herefordshire – through libraries, village halls, workplaces and even churches. Within weeks, Herefordshire Council’s cabinet is expected
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Taking the circle line to the heart of the county
THE exact centre of Herefordshire is marked by a small stone monument and several yew trees. They were planted there by a gentleman called William Jay and a few of his friends in April 1857. Because the spot is just two paces away from the
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The local flavour of Hay Festival
THIS year’s Hay Festival programme is packed, as usual, with familiar names, big names, and books as far as the eye can see, but look beyond the headline makers such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Tony Curtis and award-winning authors including
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Zombies needed for The Big Chill
THIS year’s Big Chill offers festival-goers the chance to be part of the world’s first and largest audience participation zombie movie, which Film4 and Warp Films will shoot over the four days of the festival. The plot revolves around dodgy drugs leaked
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Powerful view of the Crucifixion
A SERIES of 15 paintings depicting the Easter story in a modern and radical way can be seen until the end of May in St Mary The Virgin’s Church, Burghill. The pictures, by former vet Dan Adams, show the story of the trial and death of Jesus and unlike
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Singer-songwriter makes a connection
Singer/songwriter makes a connection SINGER/songwriter Kim Richey, whose most recent album, Chinese Boxes, has been heard on Radio 2 and who has made several live session appearances on the Bob Harris show, will be playing at the Art of Living Cafe Green
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Highly professional ensemble delights audience
THE last of Hereford Concert Society’s events this season featured three works for the winning combination of piano (Benjamin Frith), violin (Robert Heard), viola (Louise Williams) and cello (Richard Jenkinson), a highly professional ensemble who delighted
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Time could be spent more constructively
READING the Hereford Times (February 19), we were struck by the number of people asking for money towards a holiday or some silly stunt, all in aid of charity. Front page, sponsorship wanted by some guys off climbing. Why not use the time
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Friendly festival offers visitors a little bit more
AS booking opens for this year’s Three Choirs Festival in Here-ford, June Chase, who last year celebrated her golden anniversary as a founding member of the Friends of Hereford Three Choirs Festival Club, is preparing for this year’s club, expanded
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Herefordshire police investigate suspected horse worrying
A SUSPECTED case of horse worrying in Breinton is being investigated by police. Concern was raised about a horse found with lacerations on Wednesday (April 29) at Breinton Springs. The horse has been examined and is expected to fully
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Netballers celebrate a successful season
HEREFORD Netball League have held their annual presentation where they handed out awards to the successful teams and players over the past 12 months. Beaumonts and Phoenix collected the Summer 2008 League Division 1 title, while the Little Devils and
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Pupils delighted by Dame Kelly
ONE of Britain’s most-celebrated Olympians was in the city last week to mark a new era for Hereford Cathedral School. Double gold-medallist Dame Kelly Holmes came to Hereford for the official opening of the school’s new sports hall. Holmes proved a figure
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In Lord’s final
HEREFORD Cathedral School u-15 girls cricket side have reached the National Final at Lord’s after winning the Midlands heats at Edgbaston last Tuesday. The girls won all three of their group games, beating Nottinghamshire 78-47, Warwickshire 88-29 and
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Oliver’s half-century sets up Bromyard win
LOOKING to build on their third-place finish last term, Bromyard gained an exciting 20-run victory over Redditch to get their Crusader Worcestershire League campaign away to a solid start at Flaggoners Green. Batting first, Oliver Bailey (28) gave them
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Teme Valley double for Jarrett
JOCKEY Jonathan Jarrett was in form at the Teme Valley Hunt point to point at Brampton Bryan when the 22-year-old horse dentist scored with a double aboard Upton Springs and Rockin Robin. Upton Springs was preferred in the betting in the Intermediate
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Drunk teens could not recall attack
FOUR county teenagers who got so drunk they could barely remember beating a man up have been spared a jail sentence by Hereford magistrates. Steven Gibbs, of Lugg View, Hereford; Samuel Nicholas, of Pennyfields, Norton Canon; Patrick Mayglothing, of
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Hereford clinch promotion after outstanding away play-off triumph
HEREFORD clinched promotion after a superb performance in a bruising Midlands 2 promotion play-off clash at Heslam Park. The Wyesiders thoroughly deserved their victory in North Lincolnshire with a tough-tackling display which underlined their growing
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Book looks at history mystery
ENGLAND’S first castle was built in Herefordshire, according to a county-born historian. Terry Wardle, who grew up in Hunderton, argues that the country’s first castle was built in the county before the Norman Conquest. In his new book England’s First
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Terry ‘The Bull’ laughs off talk of retirement
TERRY ‘The Bull’ Jenkins has rubbished claims that he is ready to step away from the oche. National press reports suggest the Ledbury pitcher is considering retiring from the sport to move into the property and antiques business. But Jenkins has revealed
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Celebrations for Wyesiders
CAPTAIN Matt Pritchard has led Hereford Rugby Club to a remarkable promotion that seemed impossible just two months ago. The flanker was a major part in the Wyesiders’ outstanding 16-9 Midlands 2 play-off triumph at Scunthorpe on Saturday. “I don’t
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Welcome to Ross-on-Wifi
ROSS-on-Wye has become the first market town in the country to offer residents a town-wide Wifi system. Users can get free internet access for up to an hour a day and nearly 200 people have registered for the scheme. “There are very few towns in the
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Beanpole bonanza at woods
A HOST of visitors went down to the woods last Sunday to help coppice workers in Herefordshire celebrate National Beanpole Week. Pea sticks, plant supports and craft demonstrations were the order of the day at Moreton Wood, alongside readings from author
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Speed limit review is gathering pace in Herefordshire
A REVIEW of speed limits on the county’s main roads needs to get a move on ahead of new government targets to cut collision and accident numbers, a key Herefordshire Council committee has heard. Among ideas put to the environment scrutiny committee are
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Penalty shoot-out exit for Herefordshire Schools under-14s
HEREFORDSHIRE under-14 just missed out on a place in the West Midlands Schools Cup after losing to Nuneaton on penalties after an entertaining 3-3 draw at Westfields. The home side fell behind after only a minute, but Miles Langford equalised from Joe
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Hereford club get season underway
SUNDAY sees Hereford Motocross Club hold their opening meeting of 2009 at Walterstone, with many top riders in action from the Wessex/South Wales group including in-form Ryan James, James Brookes and Chris Rudd. Unfortunately, some Hereford riders will
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Shaun’s third-place finish
TWO Hereford Kayak Club members competed in the annual Devizes to Westminster 125 mile Kayak Race, with Shaun Thrower finishing in third place in his first major race of the year. In his fifth attempt at the race held over four stages in four days, Thrower
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Vehicles in collision in Hereford
A CAR and a lorry were in collision on the outskirts of Hereford earlier this morning. The accident occurred on the Roman Road, north of Bobblestock, at around 8.30am. Traffic congestion was reported in the area following the accident.
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Every dog has its day
A Doggy fun day will be held on Sunday at Malvern Link Common, with the emphasis on responsible dog ownership. The event will include a dog show which has a fun category for every well-loved dog, including the best looking dog, the cutest puppy, the
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Potato trailer fire extinguished
FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a fire on a trailer carrying a load of potatoes after being called at around 4am this morning. Crews from Bromyard and Ledbury attended the fire on the A4103 at Fromes Hill and put it out after around an hour. Alec Mackie,
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Firefighters rescue dog from storm drain
A DOG was rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in a drain. Hereford firefighters were called at around 9.50pm last night by a man whose terrier had got stuck in a storm drain. The small dog was released from the 40 metre long drain at Barnfields
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Teenage golf prospect dies after Herefordshire accident
A PROMISING young golfer from Cornwall died after leaving a Herefordshire road and colliding with a trailer. Ben Enoch, from Truro in Cornwall, died following the accident last Thursday (April 30) on the A40 at Whitchurch. The 19-year-old was understood
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Victorian street market to return
THE popular Victorian street market will be coming to Leominster again this winter. The pre-Christmas event will be held in Corn Square and Broad Street on December 12 in conjunction with the farmers market. A park and ride facility is again expected
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Kington residents can have their say
KINGTON residents can raise any local issues they may have with officers at the next Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting next week. The latest gathering takes place at Lady Hawkins Leisure Centre next Wednesday from 7pm onwards.
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Community rallies to help Daren family
THE family of Daren Loader say they’ve been overwhelmed by public support. The 17-year-old died after an attack in the underpass beneath Whitecross Road, Hereford, in March. Friends and relations have rallied to help the family deal with the aftermath
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Regulars rally to help MS charity
MULTIPLE sclerosis sufferers will benefit from a Herefordshire pub’s festival, with donations made in memory of a former regular. Donations from the beer and cider festival held at the Three Horseshoes Inn, in Allensmore, will aid the Herefordshire branch
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Action needed over threat to our buses
YOUR article on proposed severe cuts to our bus services makes very depressing reading (Hereford Times, April 16). Central and local government pay lip service to environmental issues and to saving our planet from the pollution produced by our motor
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Putrid and mouldy food found in kitchen in Hay on Wye
A HAY-ON-WYE landlady has been fined £1,000 after council inspectors found “mouldy and putrid” food in her kitchen. Environmental Health staff from Powys County Council found 10 unsatisfactory items in the fridges at The Hollybush Inn and flies buzzing
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Quarrelly Farm, Newton St Margarets, Herefordshire - Sale by Public Auction in three lots
Quarrelly Farm, Newton St Margarets, Herefordshire Agent: Sunderlands & Thompsons Sale by Public Auction in three lots. Lot One: £450,000; Lot Two: £100,000 to £125,000; Lot Three: £220,000 to £250,000 Call: 01432 356161
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Hairdresser stole gold from client
A HOME-visit hairdresser stole £800 worth of gold jewellery from a long-term client and sold the items on at just £20 a time because he was desperate for cash. Darryn Dawson, from Kington, had previous convictions for stealing from clients, a series
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Duo hope to make a mark
TWO county jewellers are poised to make their first ever showcase since each winning a place on a special graduate scheme six months ago. Leoma Drew, originally from Tenbury Wells, and 23-year-old Hereford resident Annie Cracknell will see their silver
