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• BREDWARDINE & BROBURY ‘COFFEE, CAKE AND MARKET ’

  You are invited to our very popular coffee morning in Bredwardine village hall on Friday, March 13th .  Drop in any time between 10:00 and midday, for a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones over fresh coffee and home-baked cakes.  The market is growing too, on the food side there are stalls selling fresh vegetables, free-range eggs, cakes, jams and chutneys.  Alongside this there is a splendid selection of arts and crafts, knitwear and jewelry created by local artists and ideal for gifts.  You can pick up a movie, a book or some music to take home or just browse through a magazine while you sip your coffee. And if you feel like it, bring along something to sell; it only costs £1.00 to rent a table.  Contact Philip Bauer on 01981 500398 with requests or queries.  read more

• Driver near Ross-on-Wye clocked at 109mph

  A MOTORIST was clocked travelling along one of Herefordshire's busiest roads at more than 100mph. read more

• Herefordshire man given 17-year jail term following Kenyan sex abuse trial

  Simon Harris becomes the first British citizen prosecuted under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 for sex offences against children in Africa read more

• RUGBY: Vital win for Luctonians

  LOUIS Silver's boot helped Luctonians to a vital win against Sedgley Park to ensure to keep up with their relegation rivals in the battle to stay up. read more

• RUGBY: Greyhound secure vital win in battle to stay up

  GREYHOUND have given themselves a fighting chance of staying in Midlands 4 West (North) following a fine 19-16 win over Bishop’s Castle. read more

• New voices at the cathedral

  Hereford Cathedral is to host an open morning for budding choristers. read more

• HOCKEY: Colwall & Malvern lose tight game

  COLWALL & Malvern went down 2-0 to Bourton & Sherborne in West Club's Women's League Severn Division 1. read more

• Fallen tree partially blocking busy Herefordshire road

  A FALLEN tree is currently partially blocking the A49 between Hereford and Leominster. read more

• FOOTBALL: Tupsley are the latest Hereford Times Herefordshire Football League team of the week

  TUPSLEY are the latest recipients of the Hereford Times Herefordshire Football League Team of the Week prize after they recorded a fine 4-2 win against Dore Valley to narrow the gap at the top of Division 3. read more

• Renowned conductor leads college chorus performance

  DISTINGUISHED conductor Kenneth Woods has been taking final rehearsals with Academia Musica, the Scholars’ Choir of Hereford Sixth Form College who will be performing the Mozart Requiem with The English Symphony Orchestra in Hereford Cathedral tomorrow night. read more

• Steam Rally dates

  Dates have been announced for this year's Much Marcle Steam Rally. read more

• Where there's brass there's friendship

  Ledbury Community Brass Band is seeking more new members to help raise the rafters this year. read more

• BIG FIGHT FACTS: England versus Wales at Hereford Sixth Form College

  Wales recorded a 5-4 win over England to clinch the Hereford Times Cup – Wales' boxers named first. read more

• Courtyard kids raise Comic Relief cash

  A COMEDY gig with a difference was held last week as a local theatre group got on board to help encourage people across Hereford and beyond to join in with Red Nose Day 2015. read more

• BIG FIGHT: Money raised for ELY Memorial Fund

  MONEY raised at an international boxing show in Hereford went towards a charity that helps parents with funeral costs after losing a child on the road. read more

• BIG FIGHT: Boxing show puts Hereford on the map says businessman

  HEREFORD businessman Luke Conod said the international boxing shows put the city on the map. read more

• Padlock proposal prompts search for romantic couple

  A ROMANTIC proposal made on a padlock attached to a Whitney-on-Wye bridge has sparked a search to find out who the couple are. read more

• BIG FIGHT: Hereford boxing show could be shown live next year

  HEREFORD'S knockout amateur boxing international could be shown live next year following another sold out show. read more

• Last chance to see diverse exhibition

  THIS weekend offers a final chance to see an exhibition of work by members of the Hereford Arts & Craft Society at Greenstage Gallery in Bishop's Frome. read more

• FOOTBALL: Five sent off in fiery derby between Bartestree and Lads Club

  FIVE players were sent off in a fiery encounter between Bartestree and Lads Club in West Midlands (Regional) League Division 1. read more

• BIG MATCH STATS: England 2 Japan 0

  Big match stats from England versus Japan at the Royal National College for the Blind. read more

• Your Herefordshire County Times: Abbeydore to Woolhope, February 26, 2015

  Abbeydore read more

• BIG MATCH: Pugh pleased with England win

  ENGLAND blind football coach Jon Pugh was pleased with the victory over Japan despite struggling early doors. read more

• Two golf pros ready for 'hole' new adventure

  TWO golf professionals from Hereford are getting into the swing of retail life. read more

• Inquest: Active 91-year-old died after loft ladder fell on him

  AN active and independent 91-year-old died after a loft ladder fell on him, an inquest heard. read more

• BIG MATCH: England Blind Football captain hoping for strong home support again

  ENGLAND Blind Football team captain Keryn Seal is hoping Hereford will once again come out in their droves when the city hosts the IBSA European Championships this summer. read more

• FOOTBALL: Hereford team prepare for semi-final tie

  HEREFORD and District Schools will hope home advantage will count this Saturday when they take on Aldershot and Farnborough Schools in the semi-final of the Under-15 Inter-Association Playstation tournament. read more

• FOOTBALL: UITC narrowly lose to Plymouth Argyle

  HEREFORD United in the Community's under-18 team narrowly lost to league leaders Plymouth Argyle yesterday in their latest PLFL match. read more

• Hereford FC granted five-year lease of Edgar Street: Appeal to supporters to bring back passion

  FOOTBALL will be returning to Edgar Street next season – and supporters will be able to stand in the Meadow End. read more

• Former Hereford United boss "interested" in managing new club

  FORMER Hereford United boss Peter Beadle has indicated he would be interested in being in charge of the newly-formed Hereford Football Club. read more

• Presteigne timber frame business in administration - 40 people made redundant

  A PRESTEIGNE-based timber frame manufacturing company has gone into administration, leaving around 40 people redundant. read more

• Update: Man in his 70s taken to hospital after crash near Hereford

  TWO cars were involved in the collision in Wellington this morning. read more

• Golden Valley's Young Farmer wins pantomime event

  YOUNG farmers ensured the half term break was a fun one by holding a successful pantomime competition. read more

• Update: River drama - rescuer praised after pulling man out of Wye in Hereford

  A MAN was pulled out of the River Wye in Hereford this morning. read more

• Ledbury setting for new children's book

  AN author has penned a children's book set in Ledbury. read more

• Fruit grower finally wins decade-long polytunnel battle

  A FRUIT grower from Herefordshire has finally won a controversial planning battle that has raged for nearly a decade. read more

• Sport fixtures for week ahead

  Sport fixtures for week ahead. read more

• Fun-packed skiffle night at club

  TOMORROW night sees the return of Thrill Collins to Mamma Jammas for a fun-packed set of skiffle covers. read more

• Edith Annie Hadley (nee Hughes)

  HADLEY (nee Hughes). Edith Annie. Formerly of Shirlheath, Kingsland. Passed away at Russell Hall Hospital, Dudley on February 12th, 2015, aged 96 years. Very dear wife of Dennis for 64 years. Much loved mum to Frances, Lesley and Arthur (deceased), also a loving nan, great nan and mother in law. She will be sadly missed by Family and Friends. Funeral Service will take place at Stourbridge Crematorium on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 3.30 p.m. Flowers or donations if desired to British Heart Foundation c/o N E Downing (Blackheath), 116 Long Lane, Halesowen. B62 9EF. Tel: 0121 422 2794 read more

• Raymond Charles James

  JAMES Raymond Charles. Passed away peacefully at home on February 20th, 2015, aged 85. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 4th at Hereford Crematorium at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Macmillan Nurses may be sent to Bayley Brothers, Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. read more

• David Phillips

  PHILLIPS David. Of Tedstone Wafre. Peacefully on Sunday, February 15th, 2015, aged 77 years. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at St Mary’s Church, Edvin Loach, Worcestershire on Thursday, March 5th, at 4 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be divided between Bromyard Lights and St Mary’s Church, may be sent to Handley Funeral Directors, 3 Little Hereford Street, Bromyard. HR7 4DE (01885 482216). read more

• Robert William Gibbons

  GIBBONS Robert William (Bob). Of Cilcennin Close. Sadly passed away on February 18th, 2015, at home. Loving husband to Eileen, loving father to Rebekah, Mark, Gwri and Dola, devoted foster father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all Family and Friends. Funeral Service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Hay on Wye on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 at 11 a.m., followed by a Committal at Hereford Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations, to benefit Cancer Research, are being received by S A Evans, 23/24 Gaol Street, Hereford. HR1 2HU Tel. 01432 273736. read more

• Marilies (Mary) Jones

  JONES Marilies (Mary). Passed away peacefully on February 23rd, aged 87 years, at Gwen Walford Nursing Home (formerly of Clematis Cottage, Broxwood). Beloved wife of Roy, mother of Peter, Alan and Sylvia. Much loved grandmother to Karl, Katrina, Vicki, Becky and Dan and great grandmother to Jay, Holly, Max, Jack and Oliver. Following her brave fight against dementia she will be missed by all who knew her. Grateful thanks to Joy and her Staff at The Old Vicarage Care Home, Wigmore who made her life so much easier. The Funeral Service will take place at Hereford Crematorium, on Friday, March 13th, at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations to St Michael's Hospice and the Alzheimer Society, may be sent to Abbotsfield Funeral Directors, Monkmoor Street, Hereford, HR1 2DX. Tel 01432356445 read more

• Margaret Keyse

  KEYSE Margaret. Passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2015, in Hereford Hospital, aged 90 years old. Margaret Keyse, of Clehonger and Belmont, was a beloved sister, cherished aunt, great aunt and a true Christian. Service to be held at 10.30 a.m., on March 6th, 2015, at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations, are welcome to the Mission Aviation Fellowship. Abbotsfield Funeral Directors, Ross On Wye. 01989 562762. read more

• Pauline Lane

  LANE Pauline On February 14th, 2015, peacefully at home, aged 73 years. A dearly loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral Service at Hereford Crematorium on Monday, March 2nd, at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Herefordshire Heart Fund and The British Diabetic Association may be sent to Bayley Brothers (Hereford) Ltd., 17/19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. Tel: 01432 272465 read more

• Roger Anthony Bainbridge West

  WEST Roger Anthony Bainbridge of Luntley. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14th, 2015, aged 82 years. Burial will take place at Luntley on Monday, March 2nd at 12 midday. A Memorial Service to celebrate Roger's life will follow at a later date. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services, of The Cemetery Chapel, Kington and 6 Castle Close, Eardisley. Tel: 01544 327829. read more

• Edwin Michael Thomas

  THOMAS Edwin Michael. Aged 86 years. It is with great sadness we announce the sudden but peaceful passing on February 18th, 2015, at The County Hospital. Devoted husband of Eunice, much loved father of Marshall and Debbie, Dale and Julie, loving grandad to Ellie, Adam and Lucy and special brother. The Funeral Service will take place at St Leonard's Church, Blakemere on Saturday, February 28th, at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only, donations, if wished to Blakemere Church, may be sent to Bayley Brothers (Hereford) Ltd, 17/19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. 01432 272465 read more

• Douglas Roberts

  ROBERTS Douglas. Of Leominster. Passed peacefully away at Hereford County Hospital on February 15th, 2015, aged 85 years. Funeral Service to be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 3 p.m. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK. R W Mann & Son, 2 - 4 New Street, Leominster. HR6 8DP. read more

• Laurence Edgar Bevan

  BEVAN Laurence Edgar. Of Shobdon. Passed away at Lynhales Nursing Home on February 15th, 2015, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn, loving father of Adrian and Martin and much loved grandad of Sebastian, Kit, Jack and Thomas. Funeral Service to be held at Kingsland Church on Wednesday, March 4th, 2015, at 11 a.m., followed by Interment at Shobdon Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired to University of Edinburgh CJD Unit Research. R W Mann & Son, 2-4 New Street, Leominster, HR6 8DP. read more