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Early season success as Franky takes title
FRANKY Reid-Warrilow has enjoyed an early season success by winning the Novice section of British Eventing by seven marks. The Presteigne teenager finished on her dressage score of 28 riding her long-standing horse Dolley Rodney, and that win
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Connor picks up Swansea medals
A CITY of Hereford Swimming Club member recorded new personal best times and was rewarded with a couple of top medals during a swim in Swansea when he made his debut swim representing ‘West Midlands Disability swimming’. Connor Fox, aged 10
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Accident at Clehonger
TWO cars were involved in an accident in Herefordshire this afternoon. Two fire crews from Hereford were called near to Smallbrook Farm in Clehonger just after 3.52pm. There were no reports of any injuries.
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Llanfairwaterdine
PARISH BREAKFAST – A parish breakfast held at the Everest Hall raised £300 towards the expenses of the arts and gardens festival to be held in the village from June 26 to 28. More than 90 breakfasts were cooked and served by Myfanwy Pugh and her
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Hay businesses burgled overnight
BUSINESSES in Hay-on-Wye took an unexpected hit as its world-famous literary festival got underway this week when burglars targeted several shops and a cafe in the town. Seven firms, the majority of which are based at the Craft Centre complex
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New Herefordshire school will be top class
PLANS for a new Herefordshire village school have received top marks from councillors – 20 years after they were first thought up. A Herefordshire Council planning committee approved proposals for Staunton-on-Wye Primary School to relocate to
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Grant will put Herefordshire church at heart of community
A GOLDEN Valley church will offer the community more than most after being given a £100,000 grant. The funding from West Midlands Regeneration Zone will see St Peter’s Church in Peterchurch diversify its services and a new library and kitchen
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Small fire at Bulmers
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a small fire at Bulmers in Hereford this afternoon. Four crews from Hereford were called to the factory in Plough Lane shortly before 12.50pm. The fire was in a warehouse, but was quickly put out. The building will
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Severe delays in Hereford following three car collision
MOTORISTS faced severe delays in Hereford this morning following a three car collision. Two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle were called to the Greyfriars Bridge at just after 10.30am. David Litchfield, owner of Friar Tuck chip
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Coffee morning success
A COFFEE morning held at the home of Patty and John Vaughan from Norton raised £1,322. The event was held in memory of their son Sam, who died in a road accident in 2003. The couple started holding a coffee morning near the anniversary of the accident
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Much Birch
LEAVING SERVICE – The school held a leaving service for Rev Prebendary Kay Garlick, who has supported the school for many years. She was presented with a digital camera, a framed photograph, a beautiful bunch of flowers and a card made for her
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Epic journey to Ledbury ends in tricky 200 yards
A LEDBURY drinks firm has taken delivery of two massive storage tanks from Germany. Trams were cancelled in Dortmund and power lines were disconnected in Gloucestershire to get the 50-ton vats to Universal Beverages (UBL). The firm bought
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Hereford pig trots to victory in some style
A PIG famed for his ability to behave like a dog has done it again – by displaying his agility in the ring. Sue, a tiny rare breed from Kentchurch, hit the headlines in April as a real life Babe because of his ability to work with sheep and
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Teenage thugs in Hereford feel the full weight of the law
THREE teenage thugs have been jailed for a total of 12 years for stabbing a taxi driver in the head and breaking a soldier’s jaw. Police say Kyle Jones, Jamie Allen and Benjamin Chesterton progressed from petty scrapping to random, vicious
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Man burnt after gas cylinder catches fire
A MAN was burnt after a gas cylinder caught fire in south Herefordshire on Sunday. One fire crew from Ross-on-Wye was called to Ivy House estate in Gorsley just after 5.45pm. The man, believed to be in his 60’s, was not taken to hospital
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Three car accident in Hereford
THREE cars were involved in an accident in Hereford on Saturday. Emergency services were called to to Canon Pyon Road at around 1.05pm. No one was trapped and there were no reports of any injuries.
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Blagdon visit is success for Harley
HEREFORD Fly Fishers’ latest trip was to the beautiful Blagdon reservoir, south of Bristol. It is a 400 acre lake and was the first commercial trout fishery to be opened in Great Britain. Conditions proved to be very difficult and the 14 anglers
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Herefordshire study done
A TWO year study into the geology of Herefordshire has been completed. The Earth Heritage Trust has produced an action plan on how to conserve and celebrate the county’s landscape. Herefordshire Council, landowners and the National Trust all helped
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Chimney fire at Ledbury
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a chimney fire in Ledbury yesterday that was hampered by a swarm of bees. One crew from Ledbury was called to Knapp Lane shortly before 2.50pm. Chimney rods were in use and a bee keeper was called. The fire
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Masons' boost for hospital
FREEMASONS in Herefordshire have donated more than £100,000 to Hereford County Hospital during the past year for new equipment as well as supporting a campaign to bring radiotherapy services to the hospital. The latest gift has come from
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Distraction burglary in Burley Gate
POLICE would like to speak to anyone who saw a distraction burglary in Herefordshire. Two men stopped in a vehicle in a pull-in outside a property on the A465 at Burley Gate at 3pm on Thursday. A lady noticed one of the men in the garden, who told her
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Missing Hereford woman found
A MISSING Hereford woman has been found. Siraj Malik, aged 30, was reported as missing on Thursday, but was found safe and well on Saturday.
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Child injured in accident at Whitchurch
A CHILD was injured following an accident in south Herefordshire yesterday. Emergency services were called to the A40, by the BP petrol station, at Whitchurch at around 4.50pm. A family from the Cardiff area were in a car that left the
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Accident near Ross-on-Wye - man dies
A MAN died following an accident near Ross-on-Wye on Sunday. Emergency services were called to Bishopswood at 1.50am. Dr Malcolm Russell, from Mercia Accident Rescue Service (MARS) said: "A car with two men in it had left the road, rolled
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Support is at hand for new Kington mums
NEW Kington mums who have problems or questions about breast feeding can get all the answers they need at a new clinic. A support group has been set up by Herefordshire Council with the help of local mums who have trained as peer supporters. Help
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Archaeology Walk on Merbach Hill Common, Bredwardine
Tuesday, June 2nd at 10.30am. As part of the Community Commons Project, Herefordshire Council archaeologist, Chris Atkinson, is coming to Merbach Hill Common to lead an archaeology walk. During the walk, Chris will describe the various features of archaeological
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A Big Thank You to "Awards for All" from Bredwardine & Brobury!
Bredwardine and Brobury Village Hall marked the 70th Anniversary of its original opening on Saturday, 9th May with a day of activities for the whole community. In addition, we also celebrated the official opening of our new disabled loos. During the
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St Andrew's Work Day, Bredwardine
It is time again to tidy up the Church and/or Churchyard! We are asking for your help on Saturday, May 30th between 9.30 am and 1 pm. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a member of St Andrew's to participate. Come at any time convenient to
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Bredwardine & Brobury 2009 Victorian Fair Costumes
Reminder, reminder! To all of the Residents of Bredwardine and Brobury: This year's Victorian Fair will be held on Sunday, June 14th from 2-6pm at Brobury House, Brobury. Victoria dress is optional. If you would like to wear a Crafta Webb costume
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Border firms warned against advertising
FIRMS on the Welsh border are being warned not to advertise with a bogus magazine publisher. Police in Powys have issued the warning after businesses were approached by a publication claiming to promote police community safety officers in the area.
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Mobile Library - 2009 Schedule for Bredwardine & Brobury
The Mobile Library is scheduled to visit Bredwardine and Brobury on the following Tuesdays: June 9th, June 30th, July 21st, August 11th. It will stop at the Brobury Layby, across from Brobury House at 1.30pm and stay for 15 minutes. Availability
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GP meets African king
A RETIRED GP from Colwall met the King of Lesotho while on a fact-finding tour to Africa in support of the charity Send A Cow. Dr Jenny Houghton, with six other volunteers, accompanied the king on a tour of projects in Lesotho, meeting farmers
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Eardisland
VILLAGE FUN DAY – to be held on Saturday, July 11, on the village recreation ground. Entrance is free and there will be a full programme of arena events. Free children’s fancy dress and fun dog show. Space still available for trade stalls. Further
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Breinton
PARISH COUNCIL – The parish council has a vacancy for a councillor. If you would like to serve your parish and would like further information, please call the clerk on 01432 263471. At the meeting held on May 13, WPC Pam Epton, of West Mercia
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Great Britain running star visits Trinity School in Hereford
A HEREFORD school’s pupils are on the right track for fitness after a visit from British sprint star Jamie Baulch. Wales and Great Britain runner Baulch spoke to pupils, signed autographs and had his photograph taken with the children during his
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Store will bring 60 new jobs to Ross-on-Wye
SIXTY new jobs have been created at the new Sainsbury’s supermarket in Rosson- Wye. The old Somerfield store in Broad Street is currently closed for refurbishment and will reopen on July 15. Former Somerfield colleagues will be offered employment
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Travelling lighter
BUS passengers travelling to Hereford from South Wales are helping reduce carbon emissions. Stagecoach has introduced a new fleet of buses on its route between the city and Cardiff, which meet top emissions standards, helping reduce the environmental
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Kind donations are much appreciated
I WOULD like to thank the Hereford Times and all the people who kindly responded to my plea for equipment to enable me to present my presentations to various groups to raise funds for St Michael’s Hospice. I now have several DVDs and video players
