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Herefordshire crash leaves car flipped and power cables damaged

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A new restaurant is coming to this long-disused Hereford spot

A “diverse” Indian restaurant is coming to a large premises in the middle of Hereford. And it will stay open till 1am each night if a licensing bid is passed. The application by Masala Booth Ltd covers the adjoining 9 and 11-13 Owen Street opposite

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£31 million security package created to help protect MPs from threats

A £31 million package providing security measures to MPs has been announced by Home Secretary James Cleverly. The funding aims to protect elected politicians who will be given a dedicated police contact to liaise with over increasing safety issues

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Herefordshire's Nozstock reveals details for last ever festival

NOZSTOCK, a festival in Herefordshire, is returning for the last ever time later this year, and has now revealed its full line-up. After confirming that this year would be the final ever festival, the Bromyard-based music and arts event has announced

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Watch: Police force entry into Hereford home as part of drugs raid

A CHAINSAW was used to force entry at a Hereford home today as police carried out a drug raid. Hereford Times reporter Paul Rogers joined officers as they attended the property in Red Norman Rise, off Roman Road, after receiving intelligence

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POLL: What next for Hereford's long-delayed bypass plan?

Uncertainty remains on how Hereford will get a new river Wye crossing – on either side of the city. The minority Conservative-run Herefordshire Council has now twice postponed agreeing a “New Road Strategy for Hereford”, first from its cabinet

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Boycie's widow "bereft" after selling Herefordshire home

IT is the end of an era as Only Fools and Horses star John Challis' wife confirms she has left Herefordshire for a new life in Somerset. Wigmore Abbey, a spectacular seven-bedroom Grade I listed property with a library, stables, and more than five

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Biker killed in crash with Audi and Transit van was just 18

A TEEN biker was killed in a crash involving a Transit van and an Audi on a busy Herefordshire main road. Officers in Hereford are now searching for witnesses after the fatal crash on the A44 at Monkland in Leominster, Herefordshire yesterday (

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Decision on Hereford takeaway's late-night licence where police were called

A Hereford takeaway has lost its late-night licence following a brawl involving staff. Munchies in Commercial Road had been licensed to serve hot food in the form of kebabs and pizzas until 3.30am each night. But during what police described

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'Please stay safe': Expert issues warning to parents over Cadbury Mini Eggs

A team of experts has issued a warning to parents over a possible choking hazard for children posed by a popular Easter chocolate. The Child Accident Prevention Trust has urged parents to "please be safe" when giving Cadbury Mini Eggs to their

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BBC apologises to family over handling of Huw Edwards complaint

The BBC has apologised for the way it handled a complaint about presenter Huw Edwards. Complaints about his alleged behaviour were made in May but did not reach senior managers until July 6. On the evening of Friday, July 7 news broke that

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Hereford hospital speaks out after heavy criticism from inspectors

IMPROVEMENTS are being made at Hereford County Hospital's accident and emergency department after an inspection found a host of problems. The Care Quality Commission recognised staff as very caring, although it gave the department an overall “requires

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Safety 'inadequate' at Hereford A&E after surprise inspection

HEREFORD'S accident and emergency department has been told it must improve after an unannounced Care Quality Commission inspection. Inspectors said Hereford County Hospital's urgent and emergency care service delivered by the emergency department

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Drug dealer caught out with cannabis and thousands in 'criminal' cash

A DRUG dealer is in custody after admitting to intending to supply class B drugs and having thousands of pounds of "criminal" cash on him. Cally Fisher, 23, used to be based in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, where he was first caught in possession

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Stephen – ‘Diabetes tech supports me to ride stronger than ever’

“I’m not entirely sure why I developed diabetes.” Stephen Walker from Macclesfield wasn’t overweight, maintained a well-rounded diet and was a keen cyclist when he was told he had type 2 diabetes at the age of 55. This was only after being advised

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Hereford BMW driver banned for being TWICE the alcohol limit

A HEREFORD BMW driver has been banned from the roads for 18 months after he was over twice the drink-drive limit. Paul Murphy, of Bricknell Close, Hereford, was driving a BMW two series in Holmer Street when he was stopped on November 30 last year

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Characterful Herefordshire country pub is up for sale

A COUNTRY pub in the heart of a Herefordshire village has been put up for sale. The centuries-old pub, reputed to date back to 1512, is on the market with agents Sidney Philips for a guide price of £275,000 freehold, including fixtures and fittings

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Tribute paid to "true local" Herefordshire haulage contractor

TRIBUTE has been paid to a "true local" who has died and "gone to the truck park in the sky" at the age of 89. Retired haulage contractor Tony 'Sandman' Lewis died peacefully at home in Peterchurch on February 20. Daughter Jayne Hawkes said