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Chance to win at annual show
THE annual Christmas show from the Guild of Herefordshire Craftsmen is currently on display upstairs in Ledbury's Market House. The magnificent oak beamed hall has been dressed in style this year and transformed into a dazzling emporium of wonderful gifts
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Frustration for Ross Rugby Club
ROSS were left disappointed after Bishopton scored late points to earn a 44-20 win in South West Division Gloucester 2.Ross were expected to win the game and went into the match second in the table.But injuries to scrum half Craig Powell and hooker Craig
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Famous families from the world of motorbike racing unite
NOW arguably the first family of motorbike racing, MotoGP and British Superbike racer Michael Laverty tied the knot on Saturday with Jodi Lee Davies, the sister of Herefordshire’s own World Superbike racer Chaz Davies.The nuptials were held close to home
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Hereford United suspension lifted
THE Football Association has confirmed Hereford United's suspension from football is over. It has just released a statement saying: "The suspension of Hereford United and Alan McCarthy from all football and football activity has been lifted with
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Two men living oceans apart roll back centuries to find shared past in 19th century Radnorshire
By Sally Boyce TWO men living oceans apart rolled back the centuries to find a shared past in 19th century Radnorshire. Former Brisbane police officer Lytton Wellings met Titley gardener Malcolm Evans, each having separately traced how their
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Parking on residential streets a concern as shoppers avoid charges
A WORRIED son has called parking in his father's street "pandemonium" since the opening of the Old Market shopping centre in Hereford. Shaun Tudor, 47, said since the new shops opened, parking problems have blighted nearby Penhaligon Way, where
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Unbeaten leaders overpower Wyesiders
Newport Salop 41 Hereford 17HEREFORD came off second best when they travelled to unbeaten Midlands One West leaders Newport.But Hereford coach Bob Harris was encouraged by his team's performance against a side who have now won all of their 12 matches.
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Manager Edwards fumes at referee
WESTFIELDS manager Sean Edwards said he was proud of his players who 'gave everything' during their 2-1 FA Vase 3rd round defeat against Worksop Town.The visitors, who had no fewer than eight players unavailable for the game, went behind to a neat finish
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In their own words
SATURDAY sees the launch of a unique book by Hilary Engel, Golden Valley Voices, which looks at the changes in daily live in the Golden Valley since the start of the 20th century.For the past 20 years, since moving to Bacton, Hilary has been interviewing
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'Loo of the Year' for posh mobile toilet company
A posh mobile toilet company from Madley is flush with success after being named Loo of the Year in a prestigious industry awards ceremony last week. ‘The Convenience Company’ topped the country in the award’s rigorous judging criteria, with inspectors
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Missed chances prove costly for Welly
MISSED chances cost Wellington when they were held to a 1-1 by lowly Shifnal Town in the West Midlands League Premier Division.Shifnal's defence was strong but the Herefordshire side were not at their best in the first half when Ben Fischer, Aaron Morgan
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Controversy surrounds Lads Club defeat
CONTROVERSIAL decisions contributed to a 3-1 reverse when Lads Club travelled to the Handrahan Sports Stadium to take on Wrens Nest in a West Midlands League Division One clash.The city side thought they had taken the lead when a free-kick by Jordan Burke
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Gold medallist Scott visits Hereford Sixth Form College
ENGLAND ABA chief executive Mark Abberley was on familiar ground when he visited Hereford Sixth Form College to begin the countdown to February's annual Hereford Times Cup boxing challenge between England and Wales.The former sixth-form college student
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Further FA statement due over Hereford United
THE FA says an update will be issued "later today" over the banning of Hereford United from all football related activity. That update is expected to be confirmation of the lifting of the ban imposed little more than 24 hours earlier. Yesterday
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Harris pleased with Kington's point
KINGTON Town manager Shaun Harris was pleased with a point which sees his side move up to fourth in the West Midlands League Division Two table after a 1-1 draw with visiting Malvern Town under-21. ‘We always knew Malvern were going to be strong, and
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Herefordshire security firm’s global success
A HEREFORDSHIRE company playing a key role in the fight against pirates in the Indian Ocean and other global troublespots, has become one of the fastest growing companies in the UK. Brockhampton-based Ambrey Risk, formed in 2011 and specialising
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C-section rates "too high" across Wye Valley NHS Trust
THE number of elective and emergency caesarean deliveries across Wye Valley NHS Trust is recognised as too high. Caesarean practice at Hereford County Hospital featured in evidence put to an inquest into the death of two-day-old Harley Keddie this
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Mixed few days for Johnson
Leading jump jockey Richard Johnson has had a mixed few days racing, starting with being given a twelve day ban for taking the wrong course at Exeter on Friday, followed by taking Sundays feature Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon.A multiple runner-up
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Hereford United chairman is the club's new owner
ANDY Lonsdale is Hereford United’s new owner after Alpha Choice Finance ended their association with the club.The 50-year-old chairman confirmed the news to the Hereford Times yesterday (Wednesday) morning, adding that more will be revealed in the coming
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St John's ready to ease the pressure on urgent care in the county
THE county’s St John Ambulance Service is going “hands on” to help ease the pressure on A&E over Christmas – New Year. Earlier this week West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) warned 999 time wasters to watch the clock having taken emergency
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Big match stats: Greyhound v Cleobury Mortimer
Greyhound: Howarth; Morris, Eden, Swain, Tyler; A Paton, Smith; Gummer, Tasker, Ricketts, Loughman, O Paton, Craig, Thompson, E Phillips.Replacements: Ridley, Callahan, Gittoes, Dean.Cleo bury: Shields; B Howman, J Hulland, J Phillips, D Leach; Bache,
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Billy Grisman remembered at rugby game
A RUGBY player who died suddenly last week was remembered prior to Greyhound's game against Cleobury. The death of Billy Grisman, who starred for Hereford and Luctonians, shocked many people in the city. Shaun Thomas, assistant manager at Greyhound
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Greyhound unveil new kit
GREYHOUND marked Saturday's game with the unveiling of their new team kit.The Dogs have reverted back to their traditional light blue colours after previously wearing red.Fast food outlet Munchies also have their chicken logo emblazoned on the front of
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Cowley looking forward to derby
PEGASUS top-scorer Kiea Cowley and his team-mates are looking forward to rekindling an old county rivalry early in the New Year.Juniors have been drawn against Westfields in the semi-final of the HFA County Challenge Cup on either January 6 or 20 and
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Prop concedes that Greyhound are facing relegation battle following mauling by leaders
PROP Rob Gummer says Greyhound are facing another relegation battle after they were battered by top-of-the-table Cleobury Mortimer in Midlands Four West (North).The Worcestershire side rattled in 11 tries in a routine 74-5 win at Hereford City Sports
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Injury-hit Juniors battle bravely in defeat
INJURY-hit Pegasus went down by just a single-goal to Dudley Sports, who held on to their eighth place in the Premier Division of the West Midlands League.The visitors carried just too much experience for a youthful Pegasus side in a game which produced
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Inquest rules mum died from mixture of prescription drugs and alcohol
A WOMAN who struggled with a history of abusive relationships died after she drank alcohol and took prescription drugs, an inquest heard. Roxann McGovern, 44, was found dead on her bedroom floor in Almeley Close, Hereford on July 30, by her lodger
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Council stands by favoured route for Hereford's £25m southern link road
HEREFORDSHIRE Council is standing by its favoured SC2 route for Hereford’s £25 million southern link road despite scrutiny committee concerns that the selection process could have breached the council’s own rules. Cabinet is expected to reject
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New bursary scheme puts Hereford student on course for success
A HEREFORD man recovering from a severe head injury is looking ahead to a bright future at a county college. Ben Staunton, 25, is the first to benefit from a new training bursary program specifically aimed at helping young people in the county gain the
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Making light work at castle
IN Another Light, a contemporary art programme incorporating live events and exhibited artworks at Croft Castle, presented jointly by Meadow Arts and the National Trust, will be expanded this weekend to include two new works by Mark Richards. The new
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Tribute paid to former Leominster mayor and ‘gentleman’
A FORMER Leominster mayor described as a “true gentleman” has died aged 91. Dennis Rowland Jones was born in the town’s Corn Square – above what is now WHSmith – where his dad Harry owned an antiques shop in 1923. The shop and the family moved
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Herefordshire sport fixtures for week ahead
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11MIDLAND FLOODLIT YOUTH LEAGUESouthern DivisionPegasus Juniors v Evesham UnitedSATURDAY, DECEMBER 13FOOTBALLEVO-STIK SOUTHERN LEAGUEPremier DivisionDunstable Town v Hereford UnitedMIDLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUEPremier DivisionWestfields v
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Your Herefordshire County Times: Allensmore to Stoke Lacy, December 11, 2014.
Allensmore CHRISTMAS PRIZE BINGO – Allensmore village hall on Saturday. Doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm. In support of Cats Protection Charity. Refreshments available. CAROL SERVICE – St Andrew’s Christmas candlelit carol service
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Bridge results
Gateway BC: Monday N/S: 1 Pat Holbrook and Monica Davis 65.56%, 2 David & Amanda Ingham 63.33, 3 Michael Baker & Kevin Hewison 53.89; E/W 1 Kathy Dennis Chapple 60.00%, 2 Jutta Muller and Richard Price 56.67, 3 Ron Rossi and Viv Louis 54.44.Ledgemoor
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Bingo night in memory of former Hereford mayor
A FUNDRAISING evening of bingo will take place tonight (Thursday) in memory of a former Hereford mayor. Julie Woodward – elected as the city's 630th mayor in 2011 – died in July 2012 following a battle with cancer. Tonight's event takes place
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It's better with a sweater at Labels
COLLEAGUES at Labels, Ross-on-Wye, will be taking part in Christmas Jumper Day tomorrow, helping to raise funds for Save the Children.The Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day is now in its third year and, thanks to supporters popping on their festive
