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DILWYN
MORRIS AND MAYPOLE-Jenny Pipes Morris who are celebrating the 21st anniversary of the team's formation this year and as part of a larger Morris celebration will be performing at the Church Fete on the village Green on Saturday June 6th prior to performing
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TARRINGTON
CRAFT FOR COWS-The Tarrington Craft Club greeted visitors to their open day with a delicious spread of homemade cake, tea and coffee as well as a colourful, varied display of their work. Proceeds of £72.00 from the sale of crafts and cakes will be sent
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Aymestrey & Leinthall Earles
POETRY MONTHLY – Tony Walton will be holding his May poetry monthly meeting in Aymestrey Village Hall at 8pm tomorrow (Friday). People are invited to come along and read their own poetry or any of their favourite poems at an informal friendly gathering
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Leominster show will have a real buzz about it
LEOMINSTER residents will hope to avoid the dreaded three buzzers as a hit TV show is reproduced in the town this weekend. Ducking Stool’s Got Talent will take place in the South Street pub on Sunday with a top prize of £100 up for grabs. Three
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Staunton-on-Wye shop is hit
BURGLARS stole jewellery valued at several thousand pounds. Intruders broke into Oakchurch Farm Shop in Staunton-on-Wye overnight on Sunday. Witnesses can call PC Chris Watkins at Hereford Police Station on 0300 333 3000.
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Cameron backs Leominster MP
CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron has spoken out in support of Leominster MP Bill Wiggin, accused today of claiming a phantom mortgage. Mr Cameron told interviewers that Mr Wiggin had made what looked like a bad but honest mistake in claiming
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Parking restrictions "could harm trade"
BROMYARD residents could be asked whether parking should be restricted on a town centre road. Plans to paint double yellow lines on Tenbury Road have been suggested to Bromyard Town Council. The lines could stretch from Cruxwell Street to beyond the
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History of YFC will be created
YOUNG farmers in Herefordshire have set themselves a task which could take two years to complete. But they can’t do it without the help of their elders. In its 65th year, the Herefordshire Federation of Young Farmers wants to start archiving
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Leominster MP defends himself against newspaper allegations
LEOMINSTER MP Bill Wiggin has spent the morning defending himself against accusations of “phantom” mortgage claims made in the Daily Telegraph today (Thursday). Mr Wiggin says the allegations are made more “embarrassing and unpleasant” by the
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Cancer screening appeal to women
WOMEN in Herefordshire between the ages of 25 and 49 are the least likely to accept screening for cervical cancer every three years. Although in the most vulnerable age group for the disease, only 74 per cent of those who could have had a smear
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Skenfrith
QUIZ NIGHT – Llangattock Ploughing Society is holding a fund-raising quiz night tomorrow (Friday) at 8pm at Skenfrith Village Hall. Teams of four to six people are welcome. Tickets are £5 per person including refreshments. Call Jenny Bowen on
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Kington
GALA DAY – The gala day will be held on June 20, with a comedy theme this year. Refreshments will be provided again by Kington Lions Club. GOLF DAY – Kington Lions Club golf day is tomorrow (Friday) and you are invited to enter a team of four
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Eardisley
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION – The Eardisley branch of the Royal British Legion held a very successful sale and coffee morning in the village hall on Saturday, May 16. They would like to thank everyone who helped at the event and gave their support.
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'Foolproof' system is far from the truth
FEW people would disagree with Hugo Mason’s statement (Hereford Times, April 30) concerning the contempt shown by MPs in the expenses fiasco. MPs citing the contemptible phrase that “no rules have been broken” is disingenuous. The British
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Pembridge
FLOWER FESTIVAL – A flower festival will be held this weekend at St Mary's Church. Activities include concerts, stalls, refreshments and bar, scarecrow competition and WI and heritage exhibitions. Free parking at village hall. For details, call
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Talgarth Male Voice Choir visits Holmer Primary School
A MARCHES choir which sings to raise money for good causes will turn its attentions to a Hereford primary school tomorrow (Friday). The Talgarth Male Voice Choir will join pupils at Holmer Primary School to raise money for a new partnership
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B&Q evacuated following gas leak
STAFF and customers of a DIY store in Hereford had to be evacuated this morning following a gas leak. Two fire crews were called to B&Q in Holmer Road shortly before 9am after a fork lift truck had leaked propane gas. One employee
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Appeal after vehicle failed to stop following collision
POLICE would like to speak to anyone who witnessed an accident in Hereford where a vehicle failed to stop or leave their details. A beige Renault Scenic was hit in the West Street car park between 3pm and 5pm last Friday (May 15), causing damage to the
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Preaching the power of prayer
MANY people feel uncertain in troubled times, believing their life is out of control and they are helpless to do anything about it. But one person who believes he has some of the answers is Scott Preller, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science
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MP responds to Daily Telegraph allegations
Leominster MP Bill Wiggin has just released the following statement to the Hereford Times following on from the Daily Telegraph's front page story about his expenses. "I have not claimed a phantom mortgage. I have a real mortgage on my London second
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Tory MP exposed in expenses row
LEOMINSTER MP Bill Wiggin is “surprised and upset” to see himself accused of claiming a phantom mortgage this morning as the revelations about parliamentary expenses continue. Interviewed by the Hereford Times on Monday, Mr Wiggin said he was
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Sixty new jobs at Sainsbury's in Ross-on-Wye
SIXTY new jobs have been created at the new Sainsbury’s supermarket in Ross-on-Wye. The old Somerfield store in Broad Street is currently closed for refurbishment and will re-open on July 15. Former Somerfield colleagues will be offered employment with
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Wigmore residents have chance to choose councillor today
THOSE living in the parish of Wigmore have the chance to select a new parish councillor today. Bridget Thomas and Lynwen Clare Thomas- Andow are standing for election. The polling station in Wigmore village hall is open from 7am to 10pm.
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Was it your Leominster HUFC flag posted in Antigua?
WERE you at the Antigua Test match between England and the West Indies last month? And, if so, did you have a flag of St George with Leominster and HUFC emblazoned on it? If you did, a Herefordshire sportsman is looking for you. The flag, which featured
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Turner seeking to allay Hereford United VP club fears
HEREFORD United have acted swiftly to allay fears of a major upheaval at the Bulls’ Vice-Presidents’ Club following the resignation of chairman Veronica Richardson. “There will be no change for members and the objectives of the club will be the same
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Boatside prepares for the horns and the hounds
A HAY-ON-WYE farm will be awash with horns and hounds this Sunday when the Golden Valley dog show comes to town. Terriers, lurchers, horn blowing and dog racing will all take place at Boatside Farm on May 24, alongside a fun dog show, children
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Tonight's the night for Herefordshire fire service volunteers
VACANCIES exist for retained firefighters in Herefordshire and the fire service is hosting sessions to encourage people to volunteer. The service is looking to recruit more part-time firefighters who volunteer to be available for a certain number
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Herefordshire councillors commit against extremists
A SPECIAL motion put to Herefordshire Council tomorrow (Friday) should see all parties commit themselves to standing against extremist politics in the county. The motion, submitted by the leaders of each of the council’s political groups
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Herefordshire MP ready to face public over expenses
LEOMINSTER MP Bill Wiggin says constituents can tackle him head-on over his expenses and he’s set a special meeting for them to do it. Mr Wiggin told the Hereford Times he is confident his claims can stand up to such scrutiny. Neither he nor
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Knighton gears up for the Big Bash
KNIGHTON residents can party all day and for most of the night next weekend when the Big Bash comes to town. Around 600 revellers are expected to turn out for music from the likes of The Anomalies, Jonny Taylor and Kinky Wizards at the Community
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Kimbolton schoolboy's TV date
EIGHT-year-old Owain Pryce, from Kimbolton St James Primary School, has made it to the grand finals of Off by Heart, to be screened on BBC2 tomorrow night, with his recitation of The Pig by Roald Dahl. Anne-Marie Dossett, Herefordshire Libraries
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Artisans hope to wow crowds during festival
THE Timbuktu craft trade looks set for a much-needed boost as local artisans prepare to wow visitors during their twin town’s world famous literary festival. Workers from the West African town will demonstrate the intricate art of creating
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New start at Hereford venue
ONE of Hereford’s best known venues is set to reopen, it was revealed this week. The restaurant and bars at Left Bank Village will welcome customers from next month. The site has been empty since the venue’s sudden closure in January following
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Ewyas Harold
PARISH COUNCIL – The annual meeting was held on May 5 in the memorial hall with Councillor Paul Sheen in the chair. One member of the public was present. Coun Sheen was reelected as chairman. Coun B Kripe was elected vice-chairman. The next meeting
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Herefordshire firms bag top green awards
A TRIO of Herefordshire companies have been commended for helping to tackle climate change. Caplor Farm, based at Fownhope, Ledbury packaging firm Amcor Flexibles and Hereford Pedicabs all won regional prizes in the Carbon Positive Footprints
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Merits of plan must be discussed openly
YET again we find an important decision about expenditure regarding new offices for Herefordshire Council announced in the press as a fait accompli. I find it increasingly difficult to represent the people that voted me in when decisions involving
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Clive in charge at major event
VISITORS from all over the world are expected in Malvern today (Thursday) for the National Beef Association’s annual flagship Beef Expo event. In charge, as chairman, will be Herefordshire and Worcestershire auctioneer Clive Roads, a partner
