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Hereford charity gives major update after closure announcement
A HEREFORD charity has given a major update after the closure announcement of another local organisation. Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire announced yesterday (September 10) that its branch covering the two counties would be closing. But
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Hereford drug dealers jailed for county lines operation
Two county lines drug dealers who trafficked drugs in Herefordshire have been sentenced to a total of ten years. Harnaik Mahli, 44, of Worlds End Lane, Quinton, Birmingham, and Keller Preece, 27, of Kingsway, Hereford, were found guilty of the
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Burglars make off with unusual haul after striking in Herefordshire
PAINTBALL guns and bikes have been stolen in a Herefordshire burglary. Burglars gained entry to an outbuilding in Court Gardens, Fownhope, at around 2am on Sunday, September 8, said police community support officer Kirsten Kysow. They were
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Beefy Boys cooks up a feast for celebrity chef
A Hereford burger team have been busy cooking up a feast for a celebrity chef and his team. The Beefy Boys founders have been serving their famed burgers for the renowned chef and TV star Tom Kerridge. In a post on their Facebook page, the
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When are NHS flu jabs available? See who is eligible and how to book
As the cooler days start to creep in, you might be wondering how you can protect yourself from common illnesses like the flu this autumn and winter. The NHS offers vaccines to those who are eligible to help protect them against the flu and its
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Emergency closure in place on busy Herefordshire road
A BUSY road in Herefordshire has been closed, with the council issuing an "emergency closure" notice. Herefordshire Council has said that the B4348 at Tram Inn is closed from the A465 to Haywood Road for track renewal works by Network Rail.
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Which offenders will be released early from prison in bid to ease overcrowding?
Some offenders in England and Wales have been released from prison early as a way to try and deal with overcrowding. Back in July, Labour put forward the proposal to release some offenders early due to the worry that the number of spaces in prisons
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New Hereford café opening this weekend
A new coffee shop will be opening in Hereford on Saturday, with a Portuguese twist. Aroma De Portugal, in Bridge Street in Hereford has announced on their Facebook page that the café will be officially open on Saturday September 14. The business
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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to millions of drivers over little known mistake
Every driver in the UK could be at risk of a £1,000 fine if they do not make a crucial check. Motorists have been warned they could face a fine if the details on the driving licence are not up to date. This includes ensuring your address is
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Hereford serial killer had hospital "tea party" after concerns raised
Child serial killer Lucy Letby made a number of visits to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital after she was removed from nursing duties at the Countess of Chester, a public inquiry has heard. Letby, 34, was also said to have visited the Countess of Chester
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From water towers to caves - the best 7 Grand Design builds ever
Grand Designs has seen hundreds of brave homeowners tackle the task of "designing, building and buffeting" all under the eyes of Kevin McCloud. Throughout its 20 years on Channel 4 Grand Designs has seen it all from caves, water towers, castles
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Herefordshire MP slams 'regressive, inept' policy that will hit county
Herefordshire’s Green and Conservative MPs voted against government moves to cut the winter fuel payment to all but the most needy pensioners. At a vote in the Commons yesterday (Tuesday September 10), the government defeated the Conservative motion
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Suspected thief is caught on camera in Hereford
A SUSPECTED thief has been caught on camera in Hereford. The suspect was caught on CCTV in the Beattie Avenue area of Hereford. Police community support officer Tally Hunt said police were alerted after a shed was broken into and tools stolen
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Car SEIZED after driver caught out in Herefordshire
A CAR has been seized and its driver reported for offences after they were caught out in a Herefordshire town. The police action came after locals reported a vehicle being driven without insurance, while the driver was behind the wheel without
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Sir Keir Starmer sees off backbench rebellion in winter fuel allowance vote
Sir Keir Starmer has seen off a backbench rebellion over plans to cut the winter fuel allowance but the Government’s majority fell to 120. MPs voted 348 to 228 against the Conservative Party's motion for the controversial policy to be blocked.
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9/11: the Herefordshire people caught in the aftermath of terrorist attack
THE terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, may have taken place thousands of miles from our shores. But despite the distance, several Herefordians found themselves caught up in the chaos and confusion that followed the disaster. Among them
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End of the road for 23-home scheme in Herefordshire village
A controversial 23-home development in a Herefordshire village has been dropped. Solihull-based builder Piper Homes applied two years ago to develop the three-acre field south of the C1051 Tenbury Road, onto which new road access would have to
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Egg vending machine shop opens in Herefordshire high street
A new self-service produce shop has opened in Herefordshire, but this time not on a farm, but in a high street. The Egg Hut, which was established in Bredenbury in 2022, has taken on a unit in the middle of Bromyard The new shop allows customers
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Help Herefordshire play its part in feeding the country, says local farming head
The new government must prioritise national food security, which would help farmers in areas like Herefordshire following a difficult harvest, the National Farming Union’s chair in the county has said. The annual Back British Farming Day takes
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Thief caught cutting off security tags in Hereford shop
This story is only available to Hereford Times subscribers. Click here to find out why and how to subscribe for exclusive court stories. A WOMAN who cut the tags off products in a Hereford shop has landed herself in court. Rebecca Smith, 26
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Decision on Hereford statue that 'represents abhorrent sport'
A new statue of a bull will be put up in a prominent Hereford spot – despite locals claiming it isn't a good fit for the city. Pub and restaurant chain Mitchells and Butlers applied in July for planning permission for the stylised metal statue