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Hereford United striker Steve Guinan speaks about his Edgar Street future
HEREFORD United striker Steve Guinan spoke to the Hereford Times earlier today (Wednesday) about his future at Edgar Street. The 33-year-old was the club’s leading scorer in League 1. He has also been voted by the fans as Hereford’s player of
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Giving charity the boot
HOMEOWNERS can help charity by having a spring clean this Sunday (May 17). Stallholders are being sought for a car boot sale at Queen Elizabeth Humanities College. The event is open at 8am and 9am for sellers and buyers, respectively, while entrance
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Society backs £3m redevelopment plan in Leominster
LEOMINSTER Civic Society has thrown its weight behind regeneration plans for Grange Court. The support comes just weeks after the Victorian Society objected to the alterations for the Grade II listed building, as reported in the Hereford Times
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Walk is a treat for nature lovers
READERS may like to know of a walk on the outskirts of the city. The walk starts opposite the bus shelter outside Wyevale Garden Centre. Follow the bridleway to the top of the lane and turn left into Wyevale Wood, managed by Herefordshire Nature
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Big rise will hit businesses hard
A GOVERNMENT hike in business rates has been slammed by local business leaders. Herefordshire firms face a five per cent rise under plans unveiled by the Chancellor, Alistair Darling. Although the increase will be staggered over three years,
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A big tick on the schedule front but a bit cross with the politics of it all
IT’S a truth universally acknowledged, is it not, that as soon as one area of your life goes swimmingly the rest of it falls into disarray. Well, as I have recently discovered, the same can apparently be said of planning a wedding. Having
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Good filthy fun
AN ARMY of volunteers will get their hands dirty in Bromyard this weekend. Residents can take out the trash when Clean-up Sunday returns to the market town. Volunteers are being encouraged to join the two-hour event, which starts at the Falcon Hotel
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No pain, no gain...
JUDGING from the face of Michael Gundy, it’s possible an act of generosity has never been so agonising. The brave support worker clearly felt the full force of his hair-raising act of kindness in aid of county students. Mr Gundy, who
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Chimney fire at Herefordshire pub
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a chimney fire at a Herefordshire pub last night. One crew from Hereford was called to The Cottage of Content Inn at Carey just before 6pm. The fire was put out quickly.
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Hay pupils to star in TV documentary
PUPILS living near Hay-on-Wye are about to get their 15 minutes of fame as the stars of a BBC 2 documentary. Ellie Sturgeon, Oliver Lewis, Laura Tofarides and Emma Brown, all pupils at Gwernyfed High School, are the subject of a forthcoming programme
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Stan adds Hungarian title to his list of accolades
STAN Cantrill has added the Hungarian Masters judo title to his ever-growing collection of accolades in the sport. The Hereford-based judo player has now earned enough points to become 5th Dan, the highest grade you can gain fighting. Cantrill managed
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Herefordshire speeding motorists offered awareness courses
HEREFORDSHIRE motorists who drive too quickly can opt to improve their driving instead of having points on their licence. West Mercia Police has decided to offer motorists speed awareness courses rather than pay a fine and receive penalty points. Drivers
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Chance to abseil for cause
THRILL-seeking Herefordians are being encouraged to see the city from a different point of view by abseiling off the cathedral for charity. People can take part in the 190ft descent any time between 8.45am and 4.15pm on Saturday, July 4, and
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Time to grow up and face the world
I WAS pleased to see Rev Graham Hellier endorsing my call for nonbelieving Herefordians to set up their own secularist Humanist group, and to recognise that most atheists/Humanists are thoughtful, caring people. I don’t think he was being deliberately
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Life's a beach for Golden Valley Club
SEEN here is a picture from the Golden Valley Pony Club’s recent beach ride (on the beach at Pembrey Country Park), which is becoming an annual event for the branch in the spring. The Golden Valley area covers parts of west Herefordshire and east
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Farmers opposed to EU sheep tagging scheme
MANY farmers have warned they will give up sheep farming if they are forced to electronically eartag animals. And just as many have said they will drastically reduce their flocks. The National Farmers Union has warned that such losses would have
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Bromyard survey results to be unveiled
THE findings of an historic building survey in Bromyard will soon be revealed. County historian Duncan James went behind closed doors to uncover the secrets of town centre buildings. Last summer’s investigation was supported by the Bromyard and
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Sending out a new message about health and safety
HEALTH and safety is not about placing unnecessary burdens on business or stopping people having fun. It’s about ensuring employees go home safely and often helps thrill seekers enjoy their activities in an environment that minimises risk –
