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Moreton-on-Lugg level crossing death - Network Rail fined £450,000
NETWORK Rail has been fined £450,000 after it failed to install sufficient safety devices at a Herefordshire level crossing that led to the death of a county woman. Jane Harding died after the car in which she was travelling was in collision with a train
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Westfields move up to fifth spot after 2-1 win at Rocester in Midlands Alliance League
Rocester 1 Westfields 2 WESTFIELDS moved up to fifth after a superb 2-1 away Midland Alliance league win last night at Rocester. Westfields were hit in the fourth minute when Chris Stirling fired home a curling shot to give the Romans an early
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No deal at Hereford Farmers' Club auction
THE historic Farmers' Club in Hereford failed to sell at an auction held on its premises this afternoon, despite a packed house. The top bid, £255,000, fell well short of the guide price of £300,000 and auctioneers and estate agents Brightwells
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Margaret Thatcher to be debated at Hay Festival
THE legacy of the late Margaret Thatcher will be debated when the BBC's political editor speaks at this year's Hay Festival. Nick Robinson has already spoken about the divisive nature of Thatcher's years in power on various radio and television
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County businesswoman tells of Margaret Thatcher's influence on her career
A COUNTY businesswoman has spoken of Margaret Thatcher’s influence over her decision to break cultural boundaries and join the Metropolitan police in the 1980s. Rayeesa Asghar-Sandys was born into a strict Muslim family in Balham, South London,
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New WI group to launch in Leominster tomorrow
LEOMINSTER’S new WI group will hold its first meeting tomorrow night(Thursday). The group will be meeting at the Forbury Chapel in Leominster at 7.30pm. For more information call Angela Southwell on 01584 711964.
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Guide Dogs charity to hold an open day in Hereford
THE Guide Dogs charity is holding an open day at the Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford. Anyone interested in volunteering can pop along from 10am to 3pm on April 18. A collection will also be available for people to donate old mobile phones
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Man brutally beaten in front of grandchild - CCTV appeal
A MAN has been brutally beaten in front of his four-year-old grandchild in Hereford. Police today released this CCTV still of a man who officers believe could help with inquiries into the attack at The Oval, Newton Farm. The victim, in his
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Tedesca String Quartet sparkle at The Courtyard in Hereford
By Helen Hammond The recent Tedesca String Quartet at The Courtyard offered a rich and varied programme, from sparkling Haydn and lyrical Mendlessohn to the Dvorak after the interval, which they imbued with exhilarating rhythmic and dynamic vigour
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Leominster Town Council to hold drop-in session to view core strategy
LEOMINSTER Town Council and the Neighbourhood Planning Team will be hosting a drop-in session next Wednesday (April 17) to enable residents to view plans for Herefordshire Council's core strategy. Residents can call in to the town council offices
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Hereford Farmers' Club to be auctioned today
HEREFORD Farmers' Club will go under the hammer today. The iconic building, based on Widemarsh Street, is offered for sale by public auction at 3pm with a guide price of £300,000. Auctioneers Brightwells describe the property as ideal for use as
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Hospice receives grant from Government to help with campaign
ST MICHAEL’S Hospice has received hundreds of thousands of pounds to help it on its way to raising millions for a much-needed revamp. The Bartestree-based hospice received £680,000 from the Department of Health that is a big boost to their £11million
