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Man charged with Ledbury attempted armed robbery
A MAN has appeared in court charged with the attempted armed robbery of a Ledbury bank. Stephen Jackley appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court charged with the attempted robbery of the town’s branch of HSBC but did not enter a plea. He was also charged
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Double triumph for village netballers
A VILLAGE netball team has tasted double success at a tournament in Bromyard. Burley Gate went on the goal attack in the Golden Netball Tournament at Queen Elizabeth Humanities College. Ten teams from the Bromyard area took part in the
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Simon scoops honour
A RETAINED firefighter who raised £8,000 for life-saving equipment is to receive a community award. Simon Halling is one of six Bromyard residents to receive a Distinguished Citizens Award. The scheme was launched a decade ago by Bromyard and
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Chips raise cash for Hereford charity
SALES of Valentine’s Day-inspired crisps have helped to raise more than £6,000 for a Herefordshire charity. Herefordshire crisp producer Tyrrells, based at Stretford Bridge near Leominster, has released the seasonal Strawberry Sweet Chilli and
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Bipolar group helps Hereford man feel less isolated
A ROLLERCOASTER of emotions that reaches extreme highs and lows is how a Hereford manic depressive describes his condition. But the good news for Robin Woodward and others living with this, also known as bipolar, disorder is that it can be
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Council may set up trust to cover purchase
A PARISH council could set up a trust to cover the costs of a controversial office purchase. Bromyard and Winslow Town Council is looking for extra funding, having bought the Rowberry Street office complex. The council was forced to
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Thank you for our weekend away
I AM delighted to inform you that myself and family have just returned from the Celtic Manor Resort, where we spent the most enjoyable weekend. The food and surroundings were wonderful and we enjoyed two rounds of golf and I received a spa treatment
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Man assaulted in Hereford
A MAN was assaulted when he was walking home in Hereford. The 27-year-old was approached by another male, who shouted abuse, near the Hinton Community Centre, Ross Road between 1am and 1.30am on Monday May 4. The victim crossed the road but was punched
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Man headbutted by youth at May Fair
POLICE are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed a man being headbutted by a youth during the May Fair in Hereford. It happened at around 6.30pm on Tuesday May 5 in the King Street / Bridge Street area of the city. The suspect is described as male,
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Hereford couple leading the way with eco home
WITH a three-year-old son and newborn twins, Andy Simmonds felt it was time to expand his two-bedroomed home in Hereford. Grove Cottage’s sizeable garden made it viable but as executive officer of the Association for Environment Conscious Building
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Chimney fire in north Herefordshire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a chimney fire in north Herefordshire yesterday. One crew from Tenbury Wells was called to Bowens Heath, Leysters at 8.30pm. They spent an hour in putting it out.
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Herefordshire police investigate burglary at Luctonians
POLICE are investigating a burglary at a Herefordshire sports club. Luctonians Rugby and Cricket Club in Kingsland was broken into between 12.15am and 5.45am on Saturday (May 9). Cash and other items were taken. “I feel pity for them that they have
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Herefordshire Council set to spend £17m on new offices
HEREFORDSHIRE Council is ready to borrow nearly £15 million to build itself a new headquarters, pushing its overall debt up to more than £130 million. The council’s cabinet is today (Thursday) expected to agree on the plan, which is pitched as
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Men arrested in connection with Kington cashpoint device
TWO men were arrested last Friday (May 8) after a skimming device was found at a Kington cashpoint. Police made the discovery at around 9.15pm after being called to the town’s Co-op supermarket. The men, both Eastern European and thought to be from
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Walk this way to raise money for stroke victims
A HAY-ON-WYE resident is looking for locals to take part in a charity walk this Wednesday evening to raise money for the Stroke Association. Futness and pilates instructor Sue Newall wants to help the cause after her partner Jon ended up in hospital
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Herefordshire Bridge results
Hereford BC: Duplicate Pairs, 1 Steve Booth and Albert Brown 62.92%, 2 Cathy England and Gordon Thornewell 56.25, 3 Pat Berry and Cathy Chapple 55. Birches BC: Monday Championship Pairs Rd 2, 1 Lorraine Shepherd and Janet Pugh 63.19%, 2 Di and Steve
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Bishop’s praised for their referees initiative
A HEREFORD school has been praised by the Rugby Football Union for developing young referees after the option to take up the role was included in the school’s curriculum. Several students from The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School have received their
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Ledbury rents increase
LEDBURY Town Council is putting up its market rents for the first time in two years. Pitches on the High Street and at Market House will go up by 50p a visit from June 1. Traders currently pay between £10 and £15 for the pitches, which are among
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Help from the experts
TEN poultry farmers in Herefordshire have been able to wise up on ever increasing legislation following a cash donation from poultry giants Cargill Meats Europe. The money went to the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG), which visited
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Meet the volunteers who hold your life in their hands when duty calls.
THE Black Mountains offer wonderful views and show nature at its honest best. They are enjoyed by walkers, hang-gliders, cyclists and – earlier this year – skiers and snowboarders. But such beauty and adventure have obvious risks. The
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Assessing need for humanist group
WE were pleased that Rev Hellier (Readers’ Times, March 12) supports the formation of a Hereford Humanist Group because, as he says, “they attract thoughtful, caring people, which can only be a good thing”. That has been our experience too and
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Hereford company is tops
STAFF at a Hereford office are celebrating after their company was named as one of the best 100 companies to work for in the UK. Pertemps People Development Group (PPDG), which has an office in St Owen Street, finished 23rd in the annual Sunday Times
