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Kenny wakes up Hatch

NEW York-based singer-songwriter, Kenny White, returns to The Hatch near Tenbury Wells for a two-night special. Originally known mostly as a writer of music for radio and TV commercials and a producer and session keyboard player, in 2002 he released

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Dancing in the streets

DANCEFEST, the dance development organisation for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, is launching DFA, a new performance group for dancers aged 20 and over who have strong contemporary technique, are used to working creatively and who have a sense of

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Treasure this

BRISTOL Old Vic Theatre School presents Moonfleet, its latest touring production, at The Courtyard on Tuesday. Set on a Dorset coast in the village of Moonfleet, orphan John Trenchard is captivated by the story of ghostly Blackbeard and his lost

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Rich pickings from local news

AMERICAN comedian Rich Hall will perform a song about Hereford when he appears at The Courtyard theatre next month. The 58-year-old is one of the headliners at this year’s Court Laughing festival and will be taking to the stage at 8pm on Saturday

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Meet variety of artists in town square for weekend

ARTISTS and makers from Powys will showcase their work in the centre of Hayon- Wye as part of this year’s Fair on the Square event running over the bank holiday weekend. Under the banner of artsengine – the online directory of Powys

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Winning work of county artist

HEREFORDSHIRE sculptor Emily Price, currently studying at the Royal College of Art, was announced last week as the winner of the Coutts Cowley Manor Arts Award. Emily’s sculpture, Cheese Rolling was selected by a panel of judges from a shortlist

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Stories in the stones

DAVID England’s stunning installation at Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, An Alchemy of Stone, explores and celebrates the idea of memories held within the stones below us and around us. Inspired by the fact that 25 per cent of the planet is made

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Honouring legend of Cohen

REGARDED as one of the most authentic and sensitive performers of Leonard Cohen’s poetry and music, Keith James will be in concert at Lyde Court on Friday, May 24, performing The Songs of Leonard Cohen. Over the past two years Keith has completed

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Break free of false hair

THE multi-award winning Queen tribute show Ga Ga is making a return visit to The Courtyard on Saturday, May 25. From numerous Queen conventions to TV appearances, Ga Ga have consistently proved why they are so highly rated by critics and audiences

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Exhibition of photographs by Richard Greatrex at Hay's Salem Gallery

AN exhibition of photographs by cinematographer Richard Greatrex can be seen at the Salem Gallery (formerly the Oriel Gallery) in Hay-on-Wye from May 23. Having been responsible for the cinematography of such films as A Knight’s Tale, Mrs Brown

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Murder becomes reality

WRITTEN by Simon Brett, Murder in Play is a comedy thriller which will entertain with its wickedly clever mix of eccentric characters, complex plot twists and gentle humour. The production stars Dean Gaffney, formerly Robbie Jackson in EastEnders

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Three artists show their varied work

AN exhibition of work by Claire Griffiths, Doug Eaton and Steve Johnston opens at the Greenstage Gallery in Bishops Frome on Saturday, running until June 23. Claire’s work is sensitive and elegiac in nature, showing her personal response to the

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Bard's best for those who are in a bit of a hurry

THE Reduced Shakespeare Company is back at The Courtyard as the madcap men in tights present their fastpaced romp, revised for 2013, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). A three-man comedy troupe, The Reduced Shakespeare Company

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Art for outdoors

THE Old Chapel Gallery in Pembridge has opened its annual garden sculpture exhibition, which will run throughout the summer. On display is a range of work in a variety of media by talented designer/makers including Louise Shotter, who is new to

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Bishops' home to host annual celebration of county artistry

THE eighth Palace Art Fest will be taking place in the Great Hall of the Bishop’s Palace and the palace gardens, Hereford, throughout the spring bank holiday weekend. It all starts with a preview evening on Friday, May 24. The exhibition is

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Double stabbing in Hereford and siege: Two men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a double stabbing in Hereford this afternoon. One suspect is now under police guard at Hereford County Hospital having been talked out of a flat in Golden Post, Hunderton.

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Cricketer Lyndon Jones, from St Richard's School, limbers up for 24-hour bowl-a-thon

CRICKETING teacher Lyndon Jones is limbering up for a marathon bowling stint. Lyndon, from St Richards School, will be bowling for 24 hours from 1pm tomorrow (Friday). The former Wales Minor Counties all-rounder is raising money for the school

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Attempted distraction burglary in Bromyard

A DISTRACTION burglary is believed to have happened in Bromyard today. A number of police officers were called to Tenbury Road at 1.15pm and are still in the town. There have been no arrests at this stage.

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Two people stabbed - major police operation south Hereford - details as they unfolded

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Hereford stabbings - update

Police have surrounded a flat in Newton Farm, Hereford, after two men were stabbed this afternoon. One man is in custody, another is inside a flat - believed to be in Broxash Drive - where he is being spoken to by police negotiators. The two

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Society offers German joy

LEOMINSTER Choral Society presents Brahms’ A German Requiem in Leominster Priory Church at 7pm on Saturday, May 25. Conducted by musical director James Atherton, whose wife Hannah Grove Atherton will sing the soprano solo, it is the

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Leominster's Darren and Sue Underwood have driven to top of class in REIS Get Connected Rally Championship

DARREN and Sue Underwood have driven to the top of their class in the REIS Get Connected Rally Championship. The husband-and-wife team from Leominster lead Class B10 in the National Championship after two impressive days at the rain-hit Manx National

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Council meeting deferral came following feedback from 'councillors, the public and reviewing public petitions'

HEREFORDSHIRE Council says the deferral of today’s cabinet budget debate came after “listening to feedback over the last few days from councillors and members of the public, and after reviewing public petitions”. The position is outlined in a statement

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Presteigne antiques fair, Sidney Nolan trust chess club, presentation evening and much more

ANTIQUES FAIR - Courtyard Antiques of High Street in Presteigne are holding a one day antiques fair at Burton Court, Eardisland, Sunday from 10-5pm. There will be refreshments available. Admission will be £3. For further details call 267033

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Pembridge church services, parish council, quiz night and coffee morning

CHURCH SERVICES - On Sunday (Pentecost), St Mary’s Church hosts a group service of thanksgiving at 11am followed by a bring-and-share picnic. QUIZ NIGHT - On behalf of St Mary’s Church tomorrow (Friday) in Pembridge Village Hall at 7.30pm. £25

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Orcop tabletop sale

TABLETOP SALE - In Orcop parish hall on Saturday from 2pm. Free entry to buyers. Light refreshments will be available. Sellers £5 per table or stand. Ample parking and disabled access. To book a table, please ring Pamela Pattenden on 01981

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Theatre gets busy with a delightful tale

THEATR na nÓg presents We Need Bees, a wonderfully imagined story about Bertie Bee, at The Courtyard on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26. Bertie Bee is at the bottom of the heap of a busy beehive, spending his day pollinating apples when he’d

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Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne plant sale, fashion show and parish councils

PLANT SALE - The Much Cowarne bring-and-buy plant sale, including garden items, will be held tomorrow (Friday) at Much Cowarne Church. Doors will open at 6.30pm and entrance is free. Everyone is welcome, and there are drinks and nibbles on hand. If

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Mordiford 200 club draw

200 CLUB DRAW - In the draw at Longworth Mill on May 3, winners were: 96 Margaret Taylor £90, 3 Glyn Morgan £60, 169 Jamie Trapp £30. The next draw will be in Pentaloe Close on June 2.

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Marden history society

HISTORY SOCIETY - The society is holding its next meeting on Monday at 7.30pm in the community centre. Joy Davey will present two films from the Huntlty Film Archive, one about the Welsh marches from Chepstow to Prestatyn and the other on the construction

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Mansel Lacy lacyladies and community association

LACY LADIES - The next meeting is on Thursday, May 23, at the community centre at 7.30pm. Julia Evans will be giving a talk entitled Longlands Care Farm. This will be an open meeting and all are welcome. Contact Joyce Lewis on 01981 590638

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Madley classic vehicles

CLASSIC VEHICLES AT MADLEY - This year’s event is on June 8, in the Glebe Field next to the church. There will be a small charge to cover expenses and contribute to village funds. The programme for the day is as follows: Meet, park and register at

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Outgoing council leader tells protesters to “channel energy” into finding new ways to deliver services

THE outgoing leader of Herefordshire Council says protestors against Herefordshire Council’s service cuts should instead “channel energy” into finding alternatives as to how threatened services can be delivered. Councillor John Jarvis defended

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Knighton Red Kite credit union, Macmillan walk, whist drive, coffee morning, church services, and much more

RED KITE CREDIT UNION - The union is now open at Choice Saddlery, Knighton. All previous members of the Marches Credit Union are welcome as well as new members who can find out about the savings and loan opportunities on offer. MACMILLAN WALK -

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Kington cricket club, operatic society - Kados and horticultural society

CRICKET CLUB - The club presents Bands on The Rec on Saturday, when there will be two bands playing in a marquee on the Rec – Point Zero and Deep Sea Circus. Barbecue and bar, 8pm, £3 entry. Come and enjoy the music. KINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

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Kingstone home plan

HOMES PLAN - Kingstone and Thruxton Group Parish Council reviewed the 196 representations made on the Herefordshire Council planning website relating to the Archihaus planning proposal for 150 houses in Kingstone – applciation 130351/F. There are

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Kingsland, Betty's bingo

BETTY’S BINGO - At Kingsland Coronation Hall on Saturday. Doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm. Raffle and refreshments on the night . In aid of Luctonians Under-15s. Ring Lisa for more information on 01568 708002.

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Hope-under-Dinmore plant sale

PLANT SALE - The popular plant sale is at 2pm Saturday in the village hall. There is plenty of free parking. A selection of bedding plants, wild flowers, vegetable seedlings and herbs will be available at low prices. Tea, coffee or squash, plus biscuits

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Hereford big clothes swap, classical concert and Ely charity music festival

BIG CLOTHES SWAP - Exchange clothes for vouchers today (Thursday) 10am to 2pm, tomorrow (Friday) 10am to 2pm and Saturday 10am to noon. Exchange vouchers for clothes Saturday from 12.30pm. Bring in your unwanted clothes and get a new outfit. Free entry

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Hay-on-Wye U3A

U3A THE WELLBEING DAY - The next University of the Third Age meeting will be on Tuesday at The Swan at Hay, Church Street. The morning session begins at 10.30am and the second after lunch at 1.30pm. The first guest speaker, Richard Robertshaw, will

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Gladestry plant fair and car boot sale

PLANT FAIR and CAR BOOT SALE - The friends of Gladestry School will be holding a plant fair and car boot sale Saturday, from 10am-1pm at Gladestry Village Hall. Refreshments, plants, produce and bargains to be enjoyed. Further information or to

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Garway live

GARWAY LIVE - Saturday, 8pm, hear The Bucket Band, playing fast and furious folk music from around the world. Tickets are £7, for info or tickets phone 01981 580056 or bookings@ garwaylive.com. Doors and bar open from 7.15pm. Visit garwaylive.com for

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Ewyas Harold primary school, flicks in the sticks, Christian Aid, library, walking for health, coffee morning and plant sale

PRIMARY SCHOOL - The school have received a cheque for £67.50 from the Rag Bag recycling scheme for nine bags of clothing sent off last month. Thanks to everyone using the clothes bank. Continue to put clean used clothes and shoes into sealed plastic

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Letter from Brian Hubbard of Dorchester Way, Hereford, congratulates members of Hereford Guild of Guides for their protest re fire damaged site near Old House

I CONGRATULATE the members of the Hereford Guild of Guides for their protest in high town about the fire damaged site near to the Old House. How can the council defend its decision not to take enforcement action to speed up the redevelopment of

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Woofferton win 2-1 against Shobdon in Herefordshire League Jock Handley Cup final at Leominster Town

Woofferton 2 Shobdon 1 GOALKEEPER Wayne Roberts used his memory to inspire Woofferton to their first Herefordshire League Jock Handley Cup final victory. Veteran Roberts kept out a spot-kick in the penalty shoot-out from Jack Brazier, who had

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The Paul Rogers Blog: Libraries and Museums should be saved

I KNOW that Herefordshire Council has to make savings due to massive cuts in funding from the government, but this should not be to the detriment of the county's library and museum services. Ever since news broke that funding for libraries could

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Eardisley group community library, parish council, whist drive, and sale and coffee

SALE AND COFFEE - Eardisley and District branch of the Royal British Legion holds its spring sale in the village hall on Saturday from 10.30am. Great bargains in plants and cakes plus books, bric-a-brac, tombola and grand draw. Entry fee £1 includes

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Eardisland in bloom and bowling club

BOWLING CLUB - The club chalked up a first away win of the season when it once again triumphed at near neighbours Kingsland, winning 82 shots to 78 in a thrilling finish. The visitors had two winning rinks – Tony Stokes skipping Phil Lynne, John Moses

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Dorstone flicks in the sticks and plant day

FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Life of Pi (PG) is screened tomorrow (Friday), at 7.30pm. A family film directed by Ang Lee. This is the last flick for this season before the hall is to be refurbished over the summer. PLANT DAY - Dorstone’s annual plant

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Protesters gather outside council headquarters despite vital meeting being called off

HEREFORDSHIRE Council faces an annual meeting like no other in its 15 year history next Friday. The council’s ruling Tory group is ready to stake its single member majority in a gamble on the county’s very future. Cuts protesters gathered outside

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Clehonger village celebration and gardening competition

VILLAGE CELEBRATION - For the 60th anniversary of the coronation on June 2, celebrations will be held in the village hall. This comprises a two-course country lunch (similar to the national big lunch) starting at 12.30pm until 2pm, which is followed

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Castle Frome pudding party, church services and Christian Aid coffee

PUDDING PARTY - Thanks go to Meg and Mike and all who supported the pudding party. More than 50 people came to sample some 20 puddings which Meg had prepared and a thoroughly good time was had by all. Into the bargain more than £400 was raised for

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Bridge Sollars keep fit and bonus ball

KEEP FIT - Due to holidays there will be no keep fit on Tuesday. The next session will be at New Bridge Community Centre at 7pm on May 28. BONUS BALL - On May 4 number 37 won Andrew Pearce £25. On May 11 number 3 won Sue Johnson £25.

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Bredwardine and Brobury 100 club, flora and fauna evening, and 2014 calender

100 CLUB - The May draw took place in the Red Lion Inn hosted by Stas and Sue. First prize of £50 was won by Rob Grunsell with ticket number 89; £25 by Peter and Laura Matthews, number 91; £15 by Pat Hammond, number 55; and £10 by Pru Cartwright. The

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Bodenham carers' group and flood protection group

CARERS’ GROUP - The group meets on the third Monday of the month at 2pm in the Siward James community room. Anyone who provides care or support to someone else – family, friend or neighbour – is welcome. Anyone needing alternative care for the person

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Bishopstone village lottery

VILLAGE LOTTERY - Pat Astley won £25 with number 37 on May 4. Roger Thrupp won £25 with number 3 on May 11.

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Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls walking weekend, church, parish plan, photo competition and parish council

WALKING WEEKEND - Despite a gloomy weather forecast parishioners weren’t deterred and a good number turned out to enjoy mainly dry, bright weather for Aymestrey’s first walking weekend. The weekend started with the showing of the film The Way on

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Ghost hunt at the Shirehall - things DID go bump in the night

When the call came for people to spend a night ghost hunting in Hereford’s Shirehall, two reporters jumped at the chance. Jess Phillips and Lydia Johnson joined 15 others brave enough to search through the historic building during the early hours

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Gavin Oates scores but Ross-on-Wye slip to 10-5 defeat against Old Yardleians in North Midlands Vase final

A TRY from flanker Gavin Oates was not enough for Ross, who slipped to a 10-5 defeat against Old Yardleians in the North Midlands Vase final. Ross, winners of the Vase in 2008 and 2009, trailed 10-0 at the interval but hit back in the wind and

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Allensmore church open for coffee and cake

CHURCH OPEN - St Andrew’s Church will be open Saturday from 10am until noon for coffee, cake and a browse around the beautiful building. At 10.30am on Sunday morning join Holy Communion. Refreshments are served following this service.

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John Morgan reveals inspiration behind Westfields' Midland Alliance success - a knitted chick

WESTFIELDS chairman John Morgan has revealed the inspiration behind the club’s success - a knitted chick. His wife, Ann, made the lucky charm during a bad spell last December when Westfields were in mid-table obscurity. However, Westfields

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Crucial cabinet meeting called off

HEREFORDSHIRE Council has called off today’s crucial cabinet debate on cuts to services that span from loos to libraries. The debate has instead been deferred to the full council meeting next Friday. In the face of growing and vociferous public

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Clothes stolen during Ross Burglary

MORE than £1,500 worth of clothing was stolen during a burglary at a Ross-on-Wye sports shop. GB Sports, based in Broad Street, was broken into between 5.30pm on Saturday, May 11 and 9am on Monday, May 13. Anyone with information can call police

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Flowers, fish and fizz on offer in name of charity

A DAY of flowers, fish and fizz is on offer in the name of charity. A salmon lunch, with drinks and a garden tour will take place at Croose Farm, Woolhope on Sunday June 16 from noon to 5pm. Tickets are £25 with lunch or £5 for a garden tour

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Champions Frankie Gavin and Brian Rose drop in to support Wye Amateur Police Boxing Club

CHAMPION boxers Frankie Gavin and Brian Rose have dropped in to support fighters in Hereford. The duo and well-known fitness guru Kerry Kayes spoke to boxers at Wye Police ABC last week. Gavin won a gold medal at the 2007 World Amateur Boxing

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Severe weather payment available for some Herefordshire farmers

SEVERE weather payments are available for sheep farmers located in certain Herefordshire postcodes. Defra has made up to £250,000 available to subsidise the cost of collecting and rendering sheep that died in the severe late March snow following

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Hereford's Back to Netball group wins trophy in West Midlands Back to Netball Festival

HEREFORD’S Back to Netball group returned from the West Midlands Back to Netball Festival with a trophy. The city team won the best sportsmanship award at the tournament at the George Slater Academy in West Bromwich. More than 11 teams entered

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Chaz Davies battles to fifth-place finish at Monza in World Superbike race

CHAZ Davies battled to a fifth-place finish at Monza in the fastest-ever World Superbike race - but crashed out in the second. In both races, Davies started well, rising quickly from ninth on the grid to challenge the front-runners. Davies

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Scott and Roger Moran, from Orleton, have hit front in this season’s MSA British Hill Climb Championship

SCOTT and Roger Moran have hit the front in this season’s MSA British Hill Climb Championship. The father and son duo from Orleton – who share a Gould GR61X – scored a championship win apiece on the second day of action in last weekend’s doubleheader

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Hereford United club captain Luke Graham admits it's time to focus on his future

DEFENDER Luke Graham admits it’s time to focus on his future - whether it’s with Hereford United or not, writes ADAM KNIGHT. Graham was United’s club captain last season and says he feels sympathy for manager Martin Foyle’s attempts to build a

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Severe weather payments available for some Herefordshire farmers

SEVERE weather payments are now available for sheep farmers located in certain Herefordshire postcodes. Defra has made up to £250,000 available to subsidise the cost of collecting and rendering sheep that died in the severe late March snow following

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Race for Life preparation courses to take place in Hereford and Leominster

HELP is on hand for women signed up to run the Race for Life. Hereford Leisure Centre and Bridge Street Sports Centre in Leominster are offering free preparation courses for the race at Hereford Race Course on Sunday July 14 at 11am. Kieram Hallam

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Cut the number of councillors to save cultural services - Hereford Times opinion

HEREFORDSHIRE Council has to make massive cuts in services to cope with massive cuts in funding from government. It is the council’s choice, however, as to where the axe will fall, and we believe that cultural services should not be seen as an

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Hereford United will hold shareholders meeting next Wednesday

A debenture scheme and a new share issue are items on the agenda for a Hereford United shareholders meeting next Wednesday (May 22). The meeting will also discuss the current financial position of United and takes place in the Starlite Rooms at

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Open day at Ross-on-Wye Fire Station

AN open will be held at Ross-on-Wye Fire Station. A range of vehicles and equipment will be on display from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, May 25. Visitors will also be able to experience the ‘smoke house’ and have a chance to watch a serious of

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Crash on M50 near Ross-on-Wye

A CAR ended up on its roof following a crash on the M50 near Ross-on-Wye yesterday. Emergency services were called to the westbound carriageway between junctions three and four at 3.50pm. There were no reports of any serious injuries.

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Martin Watson urges Hereford United fans to attend Supporters Trust meeting on Thursday, May 23 at Richmond Club

MARTIN Watson is urging United fans to attend a Supporters Trust open meeting next Thursday (May 23) at the Richmond Club in Edgar Street. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and there will be presentations from Supporters Direct and representatives from

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Midland Alliance outfit Westfields Football Club miss out on promotion to Southern League

WESTFIELDS Football Club have missed out on promotion to the Southern League. Sean Edwards’ men had applied for promotion after finishing runners-up in the Midland Alliance for the second successive season. But Westfields chief executive Andy

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Judge's praise for press following conviction of man who kicked unconscious man's head 'like a football'

A HEREFORD man has avoided prison despite kicking an unconscious stranger in the head while drunk. Thai Craft, of Chandos Street, Whitecross, pleaded guilty to assaulting Thomas Morgan, causing him actual bodily harm. Hereford Crown Court heard

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Letter from Mike Ledlie, Secretary, Rail for Herefordshire, Green Street, Hereford tells of boost to public transport through the summer

AT a time when many buses are under threat, Rail for Herefordshire – which also supports buses – is delighted that service 34 between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth has just started running on Sundays and bank holiday Mondays all through the summer until