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Hereford Lads Club withdraw side from Hellenic Premier
ONE of the oldest football clubs in Hereford has announced that they will not field senior football sides next season. Hereford Lads Club has removed their first team from the Hellenic Premier. Lads Club Reserves and Lads Club Colts have also
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Herefordshire cricket sides fall just short in run chases
BARTESTREE and Lugwardine made a good start go to waste as they fell to defeat by just 20 runs at the hands of Halesowen seconds following a tight run chase. Bowler Adam Davies gave the Herefordshire visitors a perfect start taking three early
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Burghill top T20 group following high-scoring victory
BURGHILL, Tillington and Weobley came out on top in a high-scoring T20 Herefordshire Senior Cup game against Bartestree & Lugwardine. Records kept tumbling all day long. Batting first, Burghill’s South African Overseas player Reece Thomas smashed
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RNC Hereford students celebrate historic treble in Paris
THE Royal National College for the Blind's (RNC) football team have cemented their place in sporting history after being officially crowned Champions of Europe this weekend in Paris. The team secured an emphatic victory in the European Blind Football
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When this Herefordshire cafe will close for staff holidays
A HEREFORDSHIRE cafe will be shutting its doors on two days over the next few weeks to allow staff some much-needed time off. 35 West in Leominster’s West Street will be closed on June 26 and July 3 due to staff holidays, a spokesperson has announced
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Herefordshire farmers tackle gruelling 75-mile ride
An amazing army of Herefordshire cyclists have crossed the finish line of a monumental two-day challenge to raise money for a cause close to their hearts. On Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, some 22 friends and members of the Snell family
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Home Bargains reveals plans to move to this Herefordshire town
An out-of-town hardware store in Herefordshire is due to be refitted as a discount household goods outlet. The Homebase on the New Mills Industrial Estate to the west of Ledbury, which opened 20 years ago, is set to become a Home Bargains according
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Warning after 'agitated' man in orange shorts knocks on Hereford doors
A SUSPICIOUS man in orange shorts has been reported knocking on doors in Herefordshire. Police community support officer Tally Hunt said the man, who is described as being slim, white, around 5'10, with dark hair and wearing orange shorts and a
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Search launched after early-hours attack outside Hereford church
A SEARCH has been launched after an early-hours attack outside a Hereford church. In a plea launched on June 25, West Mercia Police said they wanted to speak to a man seen on camera who may be able to help with their enquiries into the assault
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How Herefordshire will celebrate Armed Forces Day
HEREFORDSHIRE'S Armed Forces Day event will be hosted in Bromyard this year, with plenty planned to celebrate the bravery and dedication of the UK's armed forces. The June 29 event promises a day filled with community spirit, commemorative activities
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Hundreds turn out as crazy creations roll down Herefordshire street
CRAZY creations rolled through Herefordshire watched by hundreds of spectators as the annual wheelbarrow race returned to Kington. Ninja Turtles, super heroes tributes to our war heroes and even a Postman Pat delivered an evening of entertainment
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New 'ultra speed camera' that doesn't flash can see inside driver's vehicles
Over 100 new ultra speed cameras are being trialled on roads in the UK. There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK 's road network, and in 2022 they resulted in the prosecution of 245,043 people – the highest figure since records began.
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What is a Met Office heat health alert?
Heat-health alerts are issued by the Met Office and UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) when the country is expecting high or low temperatures that could have an impact on health. Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection
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Hereford Toys R Us plans receive blow from planners
Plans to revamp the front of a prominent Hereford city-centre shop have been knocked back. WHSmith opened a Toys R Us outlet last month in its High Town branch, a grade II listed building within the city’s central conservation area. It had
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Care workers take on gruelling 200 mile challenge
CARE workers have taken on another gruelling cycling challenge for the third year running in aid of charity. Over four days, from June 18-21, a team of Barchester Healthcare staff cycled a huge 200 miles from Johnstown in Carmarthen to Wallingford
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Why national radio show came to this Herefordshire town
A BBC crew has paid a visit to a Herefordshire landmark. A team from BBC Radio Four recorded an episode of ‘PM’ in a room in Leominster’s Grange Court on June 19 as part of their ‘election tombola’, an ongoing series discussing local and national
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Hereford woman assaulted younger girl by beating
A WOMAN who assaulted a girl under the age of 18 by beating has been sentenced. Nia Brownhill entered a guilty plea to one count of assault by beating when she appeared at Hereford Magistrates’ Court on June 4. The court heard from prosecutor
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Drunk and disorderly man let off after Hereford city centre incident
A DRUNKEN man has been up before the magistrates after an incident in Hereford. David Newbury entered a guilty plea to one count of being drunk and disorderly in a public place when he appeared before magistrates in Kidderminster this month.
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Herefordshire knifeman in court for damaging police van
A KNIFEMAN from Herefordshire who damaged a police van has appeared in court. Ashley White was remanded on unconditional bail after his appearance at Hereford Magistrates’ Court on June 12. He entered guilty pleas to one count of criminal damage
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Herefordshire paedophile avoids jail over child sex offences
A PAEDOPHILE from Herefordshire who was caught communicating sexually with a child has avoided being sent to prison. Worcester Crown Court heard in June how Marc Beale, 70, from Ocle Pychard, wanted to obtain sexual gratification from speaking
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Team takes on huge challenge in memory of firefighter Stu
AN INTREPID group of firefighters and friends have taken on a huge challenge in memory of a much-loved colleage. The annual Stu’s Phoenix Challenge in the Brecon Beacons, now in its fifth year, is held in tribute to group commander Stu Crebbin
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Meet the Hereford mum with bizarre Alice in Wonderland syndrome
MEET the Hereford mum with Alice in Wonderland syndrome which leaves her thinking her body is growing and time is "standing still". Supermarket worker Layla Chester, 46, first experienced the bizarre symptoms after going to bed with a migraine
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Major upgrade planned for this historic Herefordshire building
AN ANCIENT Herefordshire building is set to receive a major upgrade. The Old Priory, or Priory House, in Leominster, will be significantly repaired and renovation following a grant award of £785,832 for capital costs and £50,000 for revenue costs
