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Victim of fatal Hereford house fire officially named
THE victim of a devastating Hereford fire has been officially named by police. Ryan Blackwell, who was 33, died after the fire in Charles Witts Avenue on Thursday, July 4, police have today confirmed. Mr Blackwell's family had previously launched
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Confirmation of new spot for Herefordshire town's food fayre
Organisers of Leominster Food Fayre have been granted a licence to hold it next month in the town’s Etnam Street car park, given the ongoing improvement works in the nearby Corn Square, its usual venue. The licence issued by Herefordshire Council
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How much could your state pension increase by next year?
Millions of pensioners could be set for a £655 increase in 2025. Under the triple lock – which guarantees an increase in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest – pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked
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Next move for Hereford's specialist ice cream machine maker announced
A Herefordshire manufacturer of ice cream machines has been given the go-ahead to expand. Carpigiani UK had applied for planning permission for a new building to the rear of its Carpigiani House headquarters in Coldnose Road, a cul-de-sac on the
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From hairdryers to loungers - See the Aldi Specialbuys products for August
From hairdryers to garden loungers, Aldi has unveiled its Specialbuys highlights for the month of August. The brand has continued its outdoors theme with a selection of items suited to the garden and keeping pesky bugs at bay being among the highlights
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Three charged after Hereford city drug raids
THREE people have been charged with drug dealing offences after a series of warrants were carried out in Hereford. The operation carried out by Hereford CID on August 1 was in relation to ongoing investigations into community concerns around the
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10 bizarre UK laws you may have broken from flying a kite to handling a salmon
The majority of Brits have previously broken the law often without realising it, according to research. Some are more modern and well-known than others, with the likes of drunk driving and thievery being some of the most commonly broken laws.
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Why Hereford abbot was spotted standing on top of a roof
A Hereford city centre church has installed several solar panels on its roof in a bid to its cut costs and carbon emissions. Belmont Abbey's new abbot, Father Brendan Thomas OSB, blessed St Francis Xavier Church’s panels at a special roof top commemoration
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Revealed: this is how much Herefordshire pothole repairs are costing
MILLIONS of pounds have been spend on repairing thousands of potholes in Herefordshire, it has been revealed. Data from a recent freedom of information request revealed that Herefordshire Council spent more than £2.8m in 2023 to 2024, over £1m
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Poundland giving away £1000 to 30 lucky customers - here's how to be one of them
Poundland is set to give away £1,000 to 30 lucky shoppers over the coming weeks as part of a new promotion. The discount retail chain will launch its 'Grand in Your Hand' promotion on Saturday (August 3) which will see 30 customers in stores across
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'All time favourite' Cadbury Christmas chocolates returns to UK stores
Two Cadbury Christmas chocolates labelled by fans as their "fav(ourite) of all time" have returned to stores across the UK months away from the festive season. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including
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Anger over plans for 'Spanish fighting bull' statue in Hereford
PLANS for a new bull statue in a prominent Hereford spot have sparked anger among locals, with several objections registered. Mitchells & Butler, which owns steak restaurant chain Miller & Carter submitted plans to install a bull statue in Hereford's
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Big change for long-established Hereford estate agent
A LONG-established Hereford estate agent has rebranded with a return to its core business. At the heart of Hereford, Character & Country Property Specialists have been serving clients across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Powys, Monmouthshire and
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Herefordshire thief jailed and banned from HUGE list of shops
A THIEF has been jailed and banned from Herefordshire shops after stealing wine. Jason Wargen admitted six counts of theft from a shop, three counts of failing to comply with a community protection notice and one count of assault by beating when
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Hereford paedophile guilty of NINE child sex offences and ‘extreme animal porn’
A PAEDOPHILE who admitted nine child sex offences will be sentenced for abusing a child and possessing extreme pornography. He was also caught discussing the sexual abuse of children in a chat log on the social media site Telegram. Kyle Hughes
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Hereford man made ‘serious’ hammer attack threats
A MAN has admitted threatening to attack someone with a hammer in Hereford. The incident happened on November 1 last year in Richmond Street, said the Crown Prosecution Service. Elliott Cairney, 32, of Richmond Street, was remanded on bail
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At last, fate of long-empty Herefordshire shop decided
A plan to turn a disused Herefordshire shop into a flat has got the go-ahead – nearly six years after it was put forward. Local firm LDL Developments applied in October 2018 to convert what had been baby and children’s goods shop Peek-a-Boo at
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Hereford couple despair of getting suitable house 'in the time he has left'
A Hereford woman waiting over two years for a new house to meet the needs of her dying partner says she despairs of this happening in time. Juliet Francis lives in the Redhill area of Hereford with partner Matthew Slack, who suffers from life-limiting
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Herefordshire dog business with celebrity clients plans to expand
A Herefordshire dog kennelling and training business which boasts celebrity clients plans to expand its facilities. Ben and Nikki Randall of Ledbury Lodge Kennels near Canon Frome northwest of Ledbury have applied (number 241838) to put up a new