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Last chance to nominate
COUNTY teachers, group leaders and residents are being urged to nominate candidates for a Good Citizen Award scheme ahead of its closing date on Friday, May 22. The police initiative wants to hear about young people who have made an outstanding contribution
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Outlet is to close
A COMMUNITY outlet near Kington has shut up shop for good after its owners applied to turn it into a bungalow. The Marches Housing Association has submitted an application to Herefordshire Council to change the use of 16 Arrow View in Lower Hergest into
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Waste centre plans
THE finalised plans for a long-awaited household waste and recycling centre in Kington have been submitted to Herefordshire Council. Following a public consultation in the town at the end of last year, waste firm Mercia Waste Management has lodged proposals
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Councillor wanted
A VACANCY has arisen at Bromyard & Winslow Town Council, following the resignation of Judy Wooland. Prospective councillors must live or work in Bromyard, while previous applicants are welcome. Write to Mike Cresswell, Council Offices, The Old Vicarage
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Mayor reflects on a very good year in office
WHEN Kevin Wargen was appointed as the 627th Mayor of Hereford 12 months ago, he did not realise what the role meant to the city’s residents. But, as he is about to step down from the post, he said he had been overwhelmed by the response he has had and
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Sign taken from Hereford fish and chip shop
A HEREFORD man appears to have given the word “takeaway” a new meaning by removing a fish and chip shop’s advertising board. The A-board outside the Crispy Cod in Union Street was taken on Saturday May 2 but was later found abandoned in the car park
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Bishop pleads with voters to reject extremists
HEREFORD’S Bishop has urged church members to vote in the forthcoming European elections to stop those with extreme views from gaining seats. The Right Rev Anthony Priddis joined 10 other Anglican bishops across the West Midlands urging voters
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Car roof damaged in Kington
POLICE are keen to speak to anyone who saw a vandal damage a car’s roof in Kington. It is believed that someone walked over the roof in Headbrook, opposite the Texaco service station, between 10pm on Saturday May 9 and 10am the following morning. Police
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Tyres slashed in north Herefordshire
A NUMBER of cars have had their tyres slashed in north Herefordshire. A total of 14 vehicles were targeted in the Bircher and Leinthall Earls areas sometime overnight last Monday (May 11) and Tuesday morning (May 12). Police believe that two people
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Hereford family marks special birthday milestones
THREE generations of a Herefordshire family have celebrated a unique milestone. Alice Arrowsmith was treated to champagne and cake last week as relatives celebrated her 90th birthday. But she didn’t have the cake to herself, as her daughter
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Fire at Hereford pub
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a Hereford pub this morning to tackle a fire in its kitchen. Three crews from Hereford were sent to The Black Lion in Bridge Street shortly before 3.55am. Alec Mackie, fire press officer, said the fire was
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New Bromyard mayor sworn in
BROMYARD’S departing mayor has “set the standard” according to his replacement. Councillor Jamie Jacobsen was handed the mayoral chains at Monday’s town council meeting. He was said he was honoured to accept the position, but claimed
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Herefordshire Bridge results
Lyonshall BC: N/S 1 Peter Smith and Mary Pritchard 62.50%, 2 Sue Thompson and Liz Thorneycroft 60.42, 3 Myra Chilman and Jack Lott 55.36; E/W 1 Joy Powell and Olive Williams 59.52%, 2 Kate Block and Zita Chilman 58.04, 3 John Parker and Dennis Chappel
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Plans to change community shop into bungalow submitted
A COMMUNITY outlet near Kington has shut up shop for good after its owners applied to turn it into a bungalow. The Marches Housing Association has submitted an application to Herefordshire Council to change the use of 16 Arrow View in Lower
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Market move will be good for city
I WOULD like to respond to the letter regarding the demise of Hereford city centre (Hereford Times, April 16). I moved into Hereford in October last year and think it is a very nice place. I and my family like living here. However with regards
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Farming's crucial role is celebrated
A WEEKEND of farming, food and fun for all the family is planned at Brimfield. Plans are being firmed up for the festival of local farming and rural life over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, May 23-24. “The idea is to draw attention to farming
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Showing way
A SOUTH Herefordshire company has scooped a prestigious safety award for a second year. Development specialists The Leadership Trust, based at Western-under-Penyard, near Ross-on-Wye, was given the International Safety Award by the British Safety
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In the spotlight
THE first of a series of talks about diabetes, aiming to highlight the illness, has been held. The Diabetic Centre at Hereford County Hospital staged the meeting, which was well attended. A cheque for £1,429 was also presented to diabetes specialist
