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World famous snooker player coming to Hereford
A snooker legend will be coming to a Hereford pub next month. Jimmy White, a professional snooker player who has won four seniors world titles, will be coming to the Victory pub in Hereford on October 17 for a special appearance. White will
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Work begins on new Hereford restaurant
Work has begun on a new Hereford restaurant, just weeks after its predecessor shut its doors for the final time. Signs have appeared outside the former Wildwood restaurant in the Old Market, which closed on September 6. A bold sign has now
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Death by dangerous driving charge after fatal Herefordshire crash
A MAN has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice after a fatal Herefordshire crash. The charges come two years after a 59-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the A417 between Burley
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Coronation Street legend dies aged 87, Helen Worth leads tributes to 'lovely' man
Geoffrey Hinsliff, best known for playing Don Brennan on Coronation Street has died at the age of 87, the ITV soap has confirmed. The legendary Corrie actor was on the cobbles from 1987 to 1997 and now Helen Worth, who plays the role of Gail Platt
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"Serious complaint" after students stranded at Hereford station
STUDENTS have been left stranded at Hereford station by last-minute train cancellations, an MP has claimed. Dame Harriett Baldwin has pledged to lobby the Government for intervention after receiving reports of young people being left stranded at
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Two men charged with Hereford burglary offences
Two men have been charged with multiple burglary and violent disorder offences in Hereford and will be appearing at crown court in October. James Smith, 31, of The Bines, Clehonger, Hereford and Tyrone Ellis, 22, of no fixed abode, appeared before
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DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas
People who receive certain disability benefits may need to act in the next few weeks or risk having their payments stopped ahead of Christmas. People claiming ESA (Employment Support Allowance) are those impacted by the latest warning. ESA
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Weather warning: lightning, hail and thunder could hit Herefordshire
TWO weather warnings have been issued for Herefordshire with thunderstorms on the way. The Met Office yellow warning for thunderstorms is set to come into force at midday on September 20 and will remain in force until 8pm. A second weather
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DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit
Another big change to Winter Fuel Payments has been revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The latest change to the £300 cost of living boost comes after it was announced in July that almost 10 million people who previously qualified
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Herefordshire MP’s appearance at beauty spot
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Animal experts issue Alabama rot warning to dog owners in the UK - how to spot
Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as vets warned owners to take extra precautions on muddy walks. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG
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Garage expert's top tips for keeping rats away from garages and outbuildings
Rats find their ways into our homes and gardens when the environment seems ideal for them but they can cause huge problems for homeowners. As the temperatures decrease in the colder months, rats will try to find somewhere warm and with shelter,
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John Lewis reveals Christmas advert hint in new campaign
John Lewis has hinted at its new Christmas advert with its latest campaign on its recently revived Never Knowingly Undersold price pledge. The “through the decades” TV advert is the first in a three-part campaign for the all-important retail ‘golden
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Final decision on housing plan beside Herefordshire wildlife site
A rejected five-home plan for the edge of Herefordshire town has now been given the go-ahead by a government-appointed inspector. Ross-on-Wye firm Villamil Properties applied at the start of last year to build the five dormer bungalows for market
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Homeless Hereford man sent to rehab after stealing alcohol
A HOMELESS man from Hereford who stole a bottle of alcohol has been handed a community order with rehabilitation activities. Hazara Bhakar, 61, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to one count of theft from a shop, one count of failing to comply
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Probe over serious injury at Herefordshire care home
THE Care Quality Commission (CQC) is investigating an incident at a Herefordshire care home in which a resident sustained a serious injury. The CQC said Ganarew House Care Home, on the Herefordshire border between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, is subject
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No-fibs full fibre provider BeFibre now available in Ross On Wye and Malvern
BeFibre, a fit-for-the-future full fibre broadband provider, is available in Ross On Wye and Malvern for residents to enjoy internet connectivity that delivers game-changing speeds exactly where and when they need it. The project brings a major
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Herefordshire's agency staff wage bill revealed
Herefordshire Council managed to trim the amount is spent on agency staff in the last financial year – but the figure remains stubbornly high. The council’s total cost for all agency staff it employed in 2023/24 was £16,077,840, a spokesperson
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Herefordshire council's "unlawful decision" scrapped
AN UNLAWFUL decision was made by councillors in one Herefordshire village, council documents have revealed. Draft minutes reveal that a decision over a village car park made by Pencombe Group Parish Council this summer should not have been made
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Herefordshire hospital death investigation finds recurrent problem
PROBLEMS have been found after a patient died after falling from her bed at a Herefordshire hospital. Herefordshire coroner Mark Bricknell issued a prevention of future deaths report after an inquest held in July concluded that Rita Howells had