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Flower will help with a rosy future
AN aptly named rose is the latest creation to raise funds for St Michael’s Hospice. The rose, called Precious Time, will raise funds for the Herefordshire charity and will be introduced at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show by TV celebrity and
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Late-goal defeat ends Bulls’ League 1 term
Hereford United 0 Milton Keynes Dons 1 AFTER defeats in his first two Football League matches, neither of which Hereford have deserved to lose, John Trewick is quickly discovering the harsh realities of management. “I hope I am not going to
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Herefordshire under-13s batter Birmingham
HEREFORDSHIRE Under-13 put in a strong display against Greater Birmingham at Luctonians’ Mortimer Park headquarters, running in eight tries to secure a 46-15 win. Will Meriman started the rout when he broke through the Birmingham forwards to go in under
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Readers help to find Boysie
A ROSS-ON-WYE mother has thanked the Hereford Times and its readers for bringing the case of her son’s missing pet dog to a close. Charlotte Bailey and her seven-year-old son, Isaac, were left wondering what had happened to their chihuahua Boysie
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Entry to charity race is a click away
PEOPLE wanting to take part in one of Herefordshire’s top charity runs can enter on-line. The Kingsland Macmillan Fun Run starts at Luctonians Sports Club on Saturday, May 16, and Macmillan Cancer Support in Hereford has opened up a website
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Craft Fair is a way to say thank you
A ROSS-ON-WYE woman hopes to repay those who helped her with heart problems at a charity fund-raiser this weekend. Former heart patient Nina Price is holding a gift and craft fair near the town on Saturday to help raise money for a new £98,000
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Historic Herefordshire mills open to public
HISTORIC mills will be open this weekend as part of “national mills weekend”. Openings are: Saturday: Clenchers Mill, Eastnor, 11am-1pm; Hergest Mill, Kington, 10am-6pm; Clodock Mill, near Longtown, 10.30am-5pm and also 2pm-5pm on Sunday; Rowlestone
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Numbers to keep at hand
PET owners on the Welsh borders can report lost or found pets using two new phone numbers as of Monday. Householders can also get help with pest control and other environmental problems by calling Powys County Council’s environmental health services
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Grove stableford title for Pauline
PAULINE Foster, with 17 points, won a nine-hole stableford at The Grove GC. Dorothy Ferrier was second after a return of 16 points. Maureen Robinson triumphed in an 18-hole stableford after shooting 38 points. Cath Sellars (36 points) was second and
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Hine and Saeed fire Bromyard to victory
JAMES Hine and captain Zahid Saeed fired Bromyard to a crushing 10-wicket win at Worcester in Division 1 of the Crusader Worcestershire County League. Hine (5-14) and Saeed (5-21) shot out the hosts for just 35 in 17.2 overs at the Gordon Jones Memorial
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Title-chasers continue their battle at Cold Harbour
THE two-day Radnor and West Hereford Hunt point-to-point meeting at Cold Harbour over the Bank Holiday saw a feast of racing. Racegoers were treated to a number of close finishes and saw title-chasing jockeys Dave Mansell and Richard Burton in action
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Wiggin accident - man suffers 25 per cent burns
A MAN in his 30s suffered up to 25 per cent burns to his body in an industrial accident in Hereford this afternoon. He was taken to Hereford County Hospital with burns to his abdomen, chest and arms, and other injuries to his abdomen after paramedics
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Wiggin accident - two taken to hospital
TWO seriously injured casualties have been rushed to Hereford County Hospital after an accident at the city's Special Metals Wiggin plant this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of an accident in the plant's foundry at Holmer
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Police respond to reports of industrial accident in Hereford
POLICE and paramedics are at Hereford's Special Metals Wiggin plant attending reports of an inustrial accident. Emergency calls from the site were made just after 1pm. At this stage two casualties have been confirmed. Updates
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A close shave...
THERE is better news for sheep this week – shearers from Australia and New Zealand will be able to get to the UK to remove their wool before the summer comes. Defra has changed its mind over tighter rules which would have made it difficult for
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Workshop offers advice
SHEEP farmers wanting to know new ways of improving handling systems and grazing management to reduce labour, increase returns and improve winter rations are being offered advice. A special workshop is being held at Overbury Farm near Tewkesbury
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Hereford firefighters rescue cow
HEREFORD firefighters have rescued a cow from the River Wye. Firefighters were called close to Hampton Park Road at 9.04am this morning and two crews were sent to rescue the beast with the help of a boat. The successful rescue was completed by 10am
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One shot and legend was born
A HEREFORD photographer who shot Radford’s Rocket – the goal that still defines the FA Cup – has died this week aged 82. Derek Evans lived his life through a lens to leave an astonishing archive of still photographs, but the pictures are far
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Hereford toddlers are on track to raise money
A TODDLE waddle saw youngsters walking their way around an athletics track to raise funds for the Meningitis Trust. About 500 under-fives took part in the sponsored waddle at Hereford Leisure Centre to raise money for the trust, which provides
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Leominster restaurant owner was attacked by competitor
A RESTAURANT owner from Leominster was beaten by a rival after months of rising tensions, a court was told. Ahmet Ekin and his nephew, Fikret Temel, left a competitor with a broken nose and bruising after meeting in Corn Square on February 6
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Hereford teen avoids jail sentence
A HEREFORD teenager has come “within a whisker” of going to prison following his part in a city fight. Lewis Williams was one of a number of youths who attacked three teens in the Aldi car park, near Whitecross, last August. Hereford Crown Court
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Hay volunteers will be celebrated next month
THE unsung heroes who help Hay-on-Wye’s elderly and vulnerable residents for nothing will get the recognition they deserve at a special anniversary event next month. Organisers from community charity Hay Community Support, which helps arrange luncheon
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New numbers for pet and pest control
PET owners on the Welsh border can report lost or found dogs using one of two new phone numbers as of Monday. Householders can also get help with pest control and other environmental problems by calling Powys County Council’s environmental
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Former Hereford United captain Tony James wants Football League chance
THE Football League beckons for a former Hereford United captain who lifted the Conference play-off trophy three years ago. Tony James was a popular figure at Edgar Street, making 336 appearances and scoring 20 goals for the Bulls. James
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Cup final farewell for former Gloucester Rugby Club legend Wooley
LUCTONIANS director of rugby, Dave Thomas, would not bemoan handing over another fiver to Viv Wooley. Thomas has been giving his coach a £5 win bonus throughout the season. But that deal - which is from Thomas’ own pocket - will come
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Hereford should be proud of Simon
I WRITE in appreciation of Simon Carroll, to let you know his effect on just one of many who worked with him. Like most of his friends, I knew him simply as Cas. That is how he was introduced to me by the jeweller and silversmith Wally Gilbert,
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Bishop talks to Hereford city students
THE Bishop of Hereford has been discussing the relationship between religion and science with city students. The Rt Rev Anthony Priddis spoke about the issue with students at Hereford Sixth Form College’s newly formed Christian Union. The bishop
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New award scheme is launched
PEOPLE who exhibit machines and equipment at the prestigious national Dairy Event and Livestock Show are being invited to enter a new award scheme. The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers wants to recognise the economic importance of
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Autism help is on offer
PARENTS and carers of children with autism are invited to attend a support programme in Hereford. It is being presented by the National Autistic Society (NAS) and is mainly for those whose children have been diagnosed with autism in the last 18
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An oasis of calm in the country
Hopton Acre, Lower Hopton, Herefordshire Agent: Hayes Offers: £550,000 Call: 01531 630030 HOPTON Acre is a substantial detached family home, offering a wealth of charm and character features. The reception hall has
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Media meeting
A GROUP of media professionals is inviting potential members to the first in a series of Hereford seminars. The Herefordshire Media Professionals (HMP) will meet at Hereford Art College’s new media centre on Tuesday at 6pm. HMP is made up of photographers
