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Council confirms special meeting over committee freeze
Herefordshire Council has just confirmed that it will hold a special meeting on Friday, June 12, at Hereford Shirehall to get its executive and scrutiny committees for 2009/2010 up and running. The meeting has been arranged after the authority
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Teenager's body found in River Wye
POLICE have confirmed that they have found the body of a Herefordshire teenager in the River Wye this afternoon. A 17-year-old had been reported missing yesterday at 5.45pm by the river at Bredwardine. The coroner has been informed and
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County provides inspiration for teacher turned novelist Anne O'Brien
HER career as a history teacher served Anne O’Brien well when it came to embarking on the second career that coincided with her move to Herefordshire. Now an established author of historical romances for Mills & Boon – her eighth, Chosen for the Marriage
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Students show their mettle to reach finals
NO fewer than six students from Hereford College of Arts have had their work selected for the final judging of Pewter Live competition, an event hosted by The Worshipful Company of Pewterers. The exhibition featuring all the entries is opened
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Show inspired by Thomas Traherne
AN exhibition of paintings inspired by Thomas Traherne can be seen at All Saints Church until Wednesday, June 10, and a series of events takes place over the weekend of June 6 and 7, with talks about Traherne accompanying the exhibition. The pictures
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Local bands lining up for fifth Wyeside Music Festival
THE Wyeside Music Festival makes a return to Hereford for its fifth year this June. Starting out on the back of a lorry trailer on a very wet August day back in 2005, Wyeside has seen many changes and a fair share of great music. This year sees another
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Council takes legal advice on committee freeze
HEREFORDSHIRE Council is taking high-level legal advice on how to get its executive and scrutiny committees for 2009/2010 up and running after a row over their membership put them all on hold. The committees were frozen for a week while
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A memorable night out was had by all
WE went to see Hereford Musical Theatre Company’s Little Me based on the life of Hollywood star Belle Poitrine. Having never strayed from the professional Courtyard in Hereford, this was a first for us. Founded in 1898, this company, run by volunteers
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Mordiford
RESCHEDULED DUE TO BAD WEATHER – Car Boot Sale, Sunday, June 7, at Mordiford School fields. Booters from 10am, buyers 11am. £5 per boot, £7.50 per van. No traders. No dogs allowed. Refreshments available. For info/weather check, call Elaine on
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Pembridge WI
MAY 12 saw the 90th anniversary of Pembridge WI. All-day festivities were held to celebrate. The end of the month sees the WI with a very active role to play in the three-day flower festival centred in the church. They have been asked to fill
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River Wye searched for missing teenager
A TEENAGER is missing in the River Wye after disappearing last night. A search to find the 17-year-old is continuing after he had got into difficulties and disappeared at Bredwardine. Search and rescue teams, dogs teams and the Air Unit have been supporting
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Herefordshire man's top House of Commons appointment
PITCHED straight into the sharp end of a Parliament in turmoil, Robert Rogers has a part to play in history. Robert, from Blakemere, was this week confirmed as a man at the top as the House of Commons moves towards far-reaching reform.
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Accident at Ashperton - two people taken to hospital
TWO people were taken to hospital following an accident in Herefordshire yesterday. A Ford pick-up and a Volvo V20 estate were in collision on the A417 at Ashperton at around 4.30pm. A male and a female from both cars were taken to hospital with broken
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Pets compete for prizes
A HEREFORDSHIRE dog has returned from a European championship with a medal after surpassing her sporting achievements. Calypso and owner Ann Mackay from Bromyard Downs have just returned from the flyball championship in Beerzel, Belgium, that saw 72
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Butterfly boost as reserve opens
HEREFORDSHIRE has a new butterfly reserve for residents to enjoy their beauty in natural surroundings. The reserve at Ewyas Harold Meadows covers more than 12 acres and its opening marks the 30th anniversary of West Midlands branch of Butterfly
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Canon Pyon
CANON PYON SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR – Will be held on Canon Pyon playing fields on Saturday, June 13, from 1pm to 4pm. Lots of exciting things are planned, including a fun dog show, dancing from the Canon Pyon Dancing Stars (they are busy practising)
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Spraying challenge
A WET and windy May is said to bring plenty of corn and hay. But it means a challenge for farmers planning their crop spraying programme so they can prove the saying right. Weather conditions recently have been against them and some of their experiences
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Entries wanted for festival parade
ORGANISERS behind the Kington Festival are looking for pubs and businesses to take part in its annual carnival procession later this month. Those interested can get help acquiring a flat bed lorry for the parade, which takes place on June 20, from the
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Support wanted for midnight mountain climb
ORGANISERS of a midnight mountain climb to support fishermen across the border in Wales are appealing to Herefordshire residents for help. Members of the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen (RNMDSF) want to continue helping crippled, injured
