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Wye Valley Players return with J B Priestley's 'They Came to a City'
AFTER too long an absence on the Hereford amateur stage, Wye Theatre’s forthcoming production, They Came to a City, will bring the work of one of England’s greatest writers to a new generation of theatre goers. They Came to a City was written by
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Richard Herring on man's pride and joy at The Courtyard
THOUGH men may brag and exaggerate about their little chap, they rarely talk honestly about it or their insecurities. It is an object of shame and pride, it inspires laughter and fear – it is a symbol of power, yet it’s incredibly fragile
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Teenager faces charges relating to robbery of newsagents in Hereford earlier this week
A TEENAGER appeared at Hereford Magistrates Court today to face charges relating to a robbery at a newsagents. The 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with robbery and possessing a knife in a public place.
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Princess Royal visits Kingspan Insulation in Pembridge
THE Princess Royal has today paid a visit to one of Herefordshire's leading companies. The princess arrived at Kingspan Insulation Limited earlier today for a tour of the Pembridge factory where she saw a new production line being built that
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Princess Royal visits Teme Valley Youth Project (TVYP) in Wigmore
THE Princess Royal paid a visit to the Teme Valley Youth Project (TVYP) in Wigmore earlier today. TVYP is a voluntary organisation that provides fun learning activities, opportunities, information and support, for young people aged 11-to-25
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Letter from Anne Adams of Luston, Leominster says have a say now over new Sainsbury's store
THE promoters of the plan for a large superstore with a 500-space free car park and petrol station at Mill Street, Leominster, appear to have jumped the gun in claiming a positive response from the town council and community (Hereford Times, April
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New distance for Herefordshire's Crocodile Eight race at Burghill
BURGHILL’S popular Crocodile Eight race has increased in distance for the first time in its 15-year history. The race, on Sunday, May 26, will be run over 8.8 rather than 8.2 miles meaning that new course records will be set. Entrants can also
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Hereford estate agent shares the stage with Strictly Come Dancing star
A HEREFORD estate agent shared the stage with a Strictly Come Dancing star. Andrew Morris used his skills with the hammer to raise £20,000 for charity when he was joined by Anton du Beke at a glittering gala at Bristol City Football Club.
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Bistro plans for Leominster submitted
PLANS have been submitted for a new bistro in Leominster town centre. Applicant David Ronald Wicks – who has lived above the proposed property at 3 Church Street for 16 years – wants to sell alcohol, good quality locally produced and sourced
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Reactions to the reopening of Ledbury "rat run"
LEDBURY'S Knapp Lane has re-opened to traffic, months ahead of schedule, and the contractor says it’s all down to the warmer weather. The re-opening of the popular “rat-run” between the Worcester Road and the Homend last week has also come as a
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Body found in Black Mountains - Police believe it is missing Longtown man Fergus Rainey
POLICE searching for a missing Longtown man have found a body. Officers and the Longtown Mountain Rescue Team had been searching the Black Mountains around Red Darren after Fergus Rainey had not been seen since Sunday. The 45-year-old's car
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Clothes and book sale at Freedom Church, Hereford
SECOND hand clothes and books will be sold at a charity event in Hereford tomorrow (Saturday). The event will be at the Freedom Centre in Coningsby Street at 10am and will be aid of the British Heart Foundation. Organiser Sharon Rees said that
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Rugby star powers back into the Prem
LONDON Wasps have snapped up Herefordshire rugby star Guy Thompson - capping an exceptional year for the Jersey RFC back-row. Named last week on a three-man shortlist for the Championship Player of the Year Award, Thompson is back at rugby's top
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Missing cat in Hereford
A CAT has gone missing in the Bobblestock area of Hereford. Owner Mande Eaton said that her family recently moved from Belmont, but there have been no sightings of Buzz. "I have contacted all local vets, Pet Search, the RSPCA and Cats Protection
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New man chosen to lead Herefordshire Council’s ruling Tory group
COUNCILLOR Tony Johnson is the new leader of Herefordshire Council’s ruling Tory group. The group elected coun Johnson at its meeting last night marking a meteoric rise for the ward member for Hope End. Appointed cabinet support member
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Apple stakes catch fire at Bosbury farm
SEVERAL thousand apple stakes caught fire after a bonfire got out of control at a farm in Bosbury yesterday. Firefighters were called at 2.10pm and used a main jet to extinguish the flames. Crews were also called to the village at 12.25pm to
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Wanted: people who will dare to bare all
WHILE the warm weather may have left many of us baring a bit more flesh, little has changed for these two groups. A naked life is the norm for one society of naturists near Ross-on-Wye and a trim attire is the standard dress code for a set of butlers
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Herefordshire Cricket Scoreboard
BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE Premier Division Brockhampton 280-9 (C Powell 63, C Stewart 40no, J Crichard 40, C Boroughs 39, O Cross 21, W Barrett 19. D Woolatt 3-62, D Quiney 2-46) Wolverhampton 165 (J Lewis 42, J Parr 22, S Lycett 20, D Quiney 19no, K Quiney
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Letter from Roger K Bailey of Powell Croft, Upton Bishop, Ross on Wye says VIP treatment at Hereford County Hospital
I STAYED in Hereford County Hospital for three days. They treated me as a VIP. I can only praise A&E, Lugg ward and Frome ward. May I also say that the food was so good and the staff were so kind. ROGER K BAILEY, Powell Croft, Upton
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Herefordshire Health, Sue Rees and Fiona Grant teach Marlbrook pupils to cook and eat well
YOUNG Children across Herefordshire are being urged to learn how to cook to help them lead a healthier lifestyle as an adult. The results of a survey, conducted by the Children's Food Trust show if children learn to cook by the age of eight, they
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Equestrian, Join in the fun of showing Welsh ponies and cobs at a summer show in Brecon on June 22.
THE borders area association of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society (the Brecon and Borders Welsh Pony and Cob Breeders Association) is holding its first summer show on Saturday, June 22. The association is one of the oldest within the WPCS and felt
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Farming, Colwall farmer John Bishop says farmers have struggled to cope with what he believes were the worst lambing conditions on record
New figures released by Defra reveal shocking statistics on how extreme weather has hit farming's bottom line. The latest Defra farm income figures show a 14 per cent decrease in the bottom line for UK agriculture, as the total income from farming
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Properties Of Interest, High-standard conversion of Meadow End Barn Dorstone, Herefordshire
Meadow End Barn Dorstone, Herefordshire Agent: Chesterton and Humberts Offers: £579,500 Call: 01432 278278 MEADOW End Barn enjoys a superb location within the village of Dorstone which has a thriving village community which, in conjunction
