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Speed cameras going up near Leominster

Speed cameras are going up near Leominster. Data collected by the Safer Roads Partnership show that six out of 10 drivers exceed the 30mph speed limit in Luston and 15 per cent of vehicles travelled above 37.4mph. As a result, mobile speed enforcement

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Warning to farmers after sheep found stuck in manhole

FARMERS are being warned to be extra vigilant after a sheep got stuck in a manhole in north Herefordshire. The ewe was discovered in a field by a surveyor who was investigating a blockage and the RSPCA was called. “It was sheer chance that this sheep

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Man robbed at Hereford's Castle Green

A MAN was robbed at a Hereford park. The 26-year-old was grabbed by his arm in Castle Green and ordered to hand over his possessions, which included a mobile phone, keys, hooded top cigarettes, a plimsoll and a silver cross he was wearing round his neck

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Concert for Craswall on June 23

CONCERTS for Craswall will again be taking part in the Dore Abbey Festival in Abbeydore, with a performance on Saturday, June 23, at 7.30pm. The Craswall Players will be performing one of Mozart’s best-loved works, the Clarinet Concerto in A major. The

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Woolhope rummage sale

RUMMAGE - There will be a rummage sale at Woolhope Parish Hall on Saturday, 10am to 1pm. There are lots of new and second-hand books, CDs, cross stitch patterns, bric-a-brac and other items. Tea and cakes available. All proceeds go to the parish

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Weobley We Will Rock You

ROCK - Weobley High School presents the musical We Will Rock You on July 10-13 at 7pm in the school hall. Tickets are available from the school office or call 01544 318159 to book. Adults £7, children £3.

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Nozstock unveils comedy line-up

NOZSTOCK The Hidden Valley has announced the initial comedy lineup for July 27-29, with more to follow. Nozstock has forged a reputation for hosting some of the finest UK comedy talent. Past luminaries have included Russell Howard, Phil Jupitus

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Stoke Lacy Friendship Club

FRIENDSHIP CLUB - On Tuesday the club will meet at 10am at The Bannut at Bromyard. Afterwards a hot meal from the WRVS will be made available at Stoke Lacy village hall from noon. To take advantage, call the caterers on 01885 488654 by tomorrow (

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Wellington garden club, Diamond Jubilee

GARDEN CLUB - The next meeting is in the community centre on June 21 at 7.30pm. The speaker will be John Edgely, who will talk about fruit crops and pruning. A raffle, sales table and refreshments will be available at the meeting. Visitors are welcome

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Thruxton open garden

OPEN GARDEN - The garden of The Old Rectory, Thruxton will be open between 2pm and 5.30pm on Sundays and Mondays and again June 24 and 25 in aid of the National Gardens Scheme charities. Home made teas and plants for sale. Entry £3, children free

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Preston-on-Wye plod around Preston, exercise, tennis, recycling, fete and classic vehicles

PLOD AROUND PRESTON - Meet at 10.30am on Sunday at Preston-on-Wye Village Hall for coffee and a not-too-strenuous walk of about 1.5 miles. Dogs on leads are welcome. Return to the hall for brunch, a bring-andbuy stall and bar. To book lunch (£5),

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Bloodsucking Blandford fly is back

THE Blandford fly is back and NHS Herefordshire has issued a fresh warning about the bloodsucking insect. Covering up is still the best way to beat the biter that likes to go low but insect repellent will also work against its attack. April to June

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Presteigne celebration, thank you, ceilidh, fun sessions, sheep music, chess club, concert and tea, food trail and more

CELEBRATION - The East Radnor Day Centre in Presteigne held two Diamond Jubilee parties so that all its service users got the chance to celebrate. Some of the cakes were made and donated by centre volunteer Mary Brown, Judy Charlton and Gill Husbands

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Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne hall, councils and lunch

HALL - Burley Gate Village Hall committee will meet in the hall at 8pm on June 21 to discuss topics including the recent jubilee celebrations and progress of the proposals to introduce telephone and broadband connections to the hall. There are vacancies

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Much Dewchurch music for a summer's evening

MUSIC FOR A SUMMER’S EVENING - July 7, 7.30pm, with a string quartet and delightful readings in St David’s Church, in aid of St Michael’s Hospice and the church. Tickets, £10 to include a glass of wine and canapés during the interval, are available

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Moccas open gardens

OPEN GARDENS - On June 30 and July 1, 10am to 4pm, see 12 gardens within walking distance of Moccas Village Hall, the decorated church and cricket on Saturday (weather permitting). Local crafts, prize quiz and tickets from the village hall. Entrance

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Pride in Pembridge, jubilee, police, market and music

JUBILEE - Games, teas and dancing on Millennium Meadow on the Saturday were followed by folk music and food in The New Inn. Pembridge History Group mounted an exhibition depicting Pembridge during thecoronation in St Mary’s Church, which had been

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Mordiford church, fete and jubilee

CHURCH - The 200 Club is now full with 200 members. May winners were £90 Paddy Lewis, £60 May Gurney, £30 Angela Hall. Juen winners Judy Watts, Richard Gladwin and Bernie Williams. Len Gee will host the draw on July 1, 3pm, at the Yew Tree Inn,

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Michaelchurch Escley quiz

QUIZ - Escley and District Sports Federation is holding a quiz tomorrow (Friday) at The Pavilion, Michaelchurch Escley, starting at 7.30pm. Teams of 4, £2.50 per person. Bar and supper available.

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Madley Royal British Legion

LEGION PARADE - The Royal British Legion Herefordshire County Parade is in Madley on June 24. It will form at 2.30pm and march through the village to the church, where the service will start at 3pm. Dignitaries attending include the Lord Lieutenant

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Marden history and friends of Marden primary school

HISTORY - Marden History Society invites you to the Community Centre on Monday at 7.30pm. There will be a display of the society’s work including old photographs, books, census records, memorabilia and Colette Gray’s collection of garments from bygone

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Three local artists have work selected for The Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition

A MOTHER and daughter are two of three local artists whose work has been selected for this year’s Summer Exhibition at London’s Royal Academy, the world’s largest open submisssion contemporary art show. “I’m over the moon,” says Valerie, whose

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Hereford Heartstart, money raised and treasure hunt

HEARTSTART - There is a free course on June 26, at the Royal National College for the Blind, room A10, from 7pm to 9pm (please arrive 10-15 minutes beforehand). To book a place email info@herefordshireheartstart. co.uk or ring co-ordinator Loraine

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Knighton coffee and sale, open gardens, Sunday services, agm, winners, gift day, playground and much more

COFFEE AND SALE - There will be a coffee morning and table sale at the church hall, Knighton, on Saturday from 10.30am to noon. OPEN GARDENS - On Saturday and Sunday residents of the Cwm will be opening 10 gardens to the public in aid of The Samaritans

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Kington horticultural society, gala day, classic sportive and Kington Lions

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - The next meeting is on June 21 at 7.30pm in the Masonic Hall, Headbrook. The speaker is John Fannin on getting the best from a cool greenhouse. KINGTON GALA DAY - Princesses Lucy-Jane O’Connell and Alexandra Pickersgill and

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Hay-on-Wye U3A

U3A - A U3A study day to help us all to understand memory, forgetfulness and dementia will be held at Summerhill Golf Club on Tuesday from 10am to 4.30pm. Prof Anthony Bayer from Cardiff University will be the main speaker and there will be professionals

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Gladestry jubilee

JUBILEE - A large congregation gathered in St Mary’s to enjoy a songs of praise evening. Various organisations and people chose their favourite hymn and a group of children from Gladestry Church in Wales Primary School sang two songs. On bank holiday

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Fownhope parish council

PARISH COUNCIL - The council is considering submitting a grant application to fund two new bus services. Firstly, a monthly Friday service to Ledbury travelling from Fownhope through Mordiford, Woolhope and Putley. A late night service on Friday

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Garway open gardens

OPEN GARDENS - Village gardens and the 12th century Knights Templar church are open on Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5pm, with a scarecrow competition, history display, wonderful views and refreshments. £3.50 per adult ticket, children free. For

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Midland Alliance treasurer offers congratulations as Westfields hand out their awards

GUEST of honour Gordon Cutler heaped praise on Westfields when the city side held their end-of-season dinner and presentation of awards evening at Burghill Valley Golf Club. “You may be disappointed as a club that you missed promotion by only two points

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Ewyas Harold community larders, primary school, wine and cheese party, coffee morning, children's society, open farm and more

COMMUNITY LARDERS - This project provides food to individuals and families in need around Herefordshire. Please donate nonperishable food such as tins of meat, fish, fruit, rice pudding and vegetables. PRIMARY SCHOOL - The jubilee day on the recreation

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Edwyn Ralph open farm Sunday and jubilee

JUBILEE - Edwyn Ralph, Collington and Thornbury had a combined Diamond Jubilee event, which was most successful. There was a picnic, Trevor Hill’s falconery display, a bouncy castle, a portable organ, bonfire and fireworks. Thanks go to all who helped

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Eardisley murder mystery evening, WI, Diamond Jubilee and church

MURDER MYSTERY EVENING - Eardisley YFC holds a murder mystery evening on June 23, 7pm for 7.30pm, at Eardisley Village Hall. Tickets are £15 for a three-course meal. A bar will also be available. Call Joy Davies on 01544 327052 for tickets. SOCIAL

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Dilwyn church fete

CHURCH FETE - The annual church fete on the village green will be opened at 2.30pm on Saturday by Rev Christine Mundell. All proceeds will benefit St Mary’s Church funds following the successful completion last year of the tower project. Refreshments

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Carolyn Bassett of Watling Street, Leintwardine, says this traffic misery has to be remedied

THIS afternoon I have returned from yet another fraught trip to Hereford. The heavy rain we experienced today, June 7, never has a good impact on levels of traffic in the city. Every road appeared to be choked up with traffic, leaving drivers no

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Hall Family celebrate Scottish Championships medals

HUSBAND and wife team Luke and Sarah Hall from Hereford both won medals at the Scottish Championships. Luke, who has a fifth degree black belt, took gold, and Sarah bronze at the event in Grennock, Scotland. Their students Nick Slane also won a gold

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Clehonger parish council

COUNCIL - The annual statutory and open meetings of Clehonger Parish Council were held at the Innesfield Community Centre with nine councillors, the parish clerk, county Councillor Taylor, and eight members of the public. The chairman, vice-chairman

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Bridge Sollars History Society and bonus ball

HISTORY SOCIETY - June’s meeting will be a guided walk around Kenchester from the church to the site of the Roman town. Meet at Kenchester Church at 7.30pm on June 28, wearing suitable footwear. Bridge Sollars BONUS BALL - Paul Harris won £25 with

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Update: Undertaker arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife

DETECTIVES are continuing to question John Taylor on suspicion of the murder of his wife Alethea, missing without trace for nearly six months. Mr Taylor was arrested at the couple’s home in Orleton, near Leominster, on Tuesday morning.

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Bosbury beavers, jubilee and WI

BEAVERS - There was a double celebration for Bosbury 1st Beavers, holding a jubilee party and investiture ceremony on the same evening. The group, which started in April, invited assistant district commissioner Maureen Puffet to preside over the

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Hopes Ash Farm prepares for Open Farm Sunday

ALL the fun of the farm will be available for the public to see on Open Farm Sunday. Hopes Ash Farm in Hope Mansell, near Ross-on-Wye, and New Cross Farm, Edwyn Ralph, are among those opening up on Sunday along with hundreds of others across

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Herefordshire improved in Middleton Cup defeat by Wiltshire

HEREFORDSHIRE gave a much improved display in the second match of their Middleton Cup section when they entertained Wiltshire at St Martin’s although defeated by 148 shots to 101. Although Herefordshire lost five of the six rinks and finished level on

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St Michael's Hospice gets new therapy sofa

ST Michael’s Hospice has bought a therapy sofa with donations from a Hereford employment and training specialist. Pertemps People Development Group handed over £300 to the hospice while employee Sue Dean raised a further £633 that was split between

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Bodenham church fete

CHURCH FETE - On Saturday at 2.30pm there will be a fete in the grounds of St Michael’s Church. There will be lots to do and to buy for all the family, including teas, games, produce, bottles, cakes, crafts, books, bric-abrac and a raffle. There

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Blandford fly back in Hereford

THE Blandford fly is back. NHS Herefordshire has put out a warning this week about the bloodsucker that brought so much trouble last year. Covering up is still the best way to beat the biter that likes to go low but insect repellent will also

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Wellington's Derek Williams to remain as West Midlands League Premier Division manager

DEREK Williams will be continuing as first-team manager of West Midlands League Premier Division Wellington for the coming season. Williams will continue to be assisted by Marc Priday with Nick Panniers taking over as boss of the club’s Herefordshire

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Jobless man stole money from Hereford phone box

An unemployed Hereford man was caught red-handed after stealing the cash from a city centre phone box. Scott Pounder, of Beaufort Avenue, Redhill, was arrested in May by a police officer who happened to be in the area when the 21-year-old left

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Ledbury all set for 175th anniversary celebrations

LEDBURY Cricket Club’s 175th anniversary cricket week celebrations are now less than a month away with final preparations well under way. Centrepiece of the week promises to be the club’s 175 anniversary dinner at Alexander Park on Friday, July 6 which

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Hereford Musical Theatre Company present Diamond Jubilee Concert

HEREFORD Musical Theatre presents its Diamond Jubilee Concert, which will incluce a great mix of new and old songs, dances and snippets of the most popular shows of the Queen’s 60 year reign. Join the adult company and budding youth group performers

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Garnons continue to head GB Liners Marches League table

GARNONS remain top of the GB Liners Marches League Division One table after beating Weobley in one of the few games in the competition to survive the weather. With only George Cotterell (35), Jon Andrews (22) and Rob Pritchard (17) reaching double-figures

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The Paul Rogers Blog: Positive stories in this week's Hereford Times

REPORTING on positive stories is one of the pleasures of working at the Hereford Times and this week is no exception. You only have to look at page three of today’s paper to see a fantastic picture of transit of Venus taken at Symonds Yat,

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Bishopstone group parish council and village lottery

GROUP PARISH COUNCIL - At the meeting tonight (Thursday), among other business, councillors will consider a planning application for a two-storey extension at Fairview, Mansell Gamage. The meeting is at New Bridge Community Centre at 7.30pm and

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Aymestrey and Leinthall Earls jubilee, Debussy at 150 and fete

JUBILEE - After seven months of planning by the parish, celebration day dawned dry but cloudy. By the start of the celebrations the sun was out and the crowds began to arrive, some on a tractor-drawn trailer following the church service at Leinthall

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Bishops Frome summer fete

SUMMER FETE - The Bishops Frome Jubilee summer fete is on the sports ground from 2.30pm on June 23 with all the usual stalls plus a flower arrangement tent, sumo wrestling and pony rides. Lindy Houghton would appreciate offers of help on the day,

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Ashperton 100 club draw and broadband

CHURCH 100 CLUB: The winners of the June draw were: 1st C Matthews, 2nd S Stanley, 3rd D Cox, 4th R Whittaker. BROADBAND - At 7.30pm on Wednesday on behalf of the parish councils for Ashperton and Stretton Grandison, there will be a presentation

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Almeley cricket, jubilee and parish council

CRICKET - Almeley Cricket Club is celebrating its own Diamond Jubilee with a special match on June 24, between the President’s XI and the Chairman’s XI, at the home ground on Spearmarsh Common. Food and drinks will be served in the village hall from

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Ferreira stars as Ross keep up Worcestershire County League challenge

ROSS continued their promotion drive in Division Four of the Worcestershire County League with a crushing seven-wicket success over Cleobury Mortimer. The hosts found runs hard to come by in the face of some accurate seam bowling by Christiaan Ferreira

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Put the Queen in the picture with our drawing competition

TO coincide with the Queen’s visit to the city on July 11, the Hereford Times is launching a drawing competition. We want your children’s pictures of the Queen, A4 size in any medium, from pencil and paint to glitter and even macaroni.

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Wormelow fall six short in Herefordshire Worcestershire League derby with Burghill

WORMELOW finally brought their losing streak to a close when they finished just six runs short of victory against Worcestershire County League Division Two high-fliers Burghill & Tillington. While the result failed to move Wormelow from bottom spot,

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John Kyrle High School in Ross star at Hereford District trials

JOHN Kyrle High School athletes will be represented in big numbers at the county finals at Nunnery Wood School on Saturday after starring at the Hereford District schools trials. Eighteen school athletes finished in the top three places to gain selection

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Herefordshire's Chaz Davies sixth in World Superbikes in San Marino

CHAZ Davies believes man and machine are now at one after recording a fourth top-10 finish of the season at World Superbike round seven in San Marino. Davies travelled to Misano fresh off the back of his best weekend of 2012 at round six

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Welsh Water unveils £1bn investment programme

Welsh Water has today (Thursday) announced it will be spending £1billion on infrastructure projects in Herefordshire, Wales and Deeside over the next three years. The water provider, which has a base on Broomy Hill in Hereford, will be rebuilding

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Hereford College of Arts presents annual Summer Show

THIS year’s summer show at Hereford College of Arts runs from Saturday to Wednesday and features fantastic new work from final year students. They include honours degree courses in animation, artist blacksmithing, contemporary applied arts,

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Herefordshire hit by weather as rain washes out chance of Cornwall result

EASTNOR’S ill luck with the weather resurfaced when the final two days of Herefordshire’s Minor Counties Championship clash with Cornwall were washed out. The Clenchers Mill Lane club suffered in 2007 when the three-day match with Berkshire was abandoned

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Icon Theatre Company present Release at The Courtyard

ICON Theatre Company present their Edinburgh Fringe hit Release at The Courtyard on June 23. Created through a two year development process of interviews, research and site visits with prisoners, ex-offenders, hostel managers and probation officers

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New British Hillclimb course record at Loton Park for Scott Moran

SCOTT Moran set a new course record and won both run-offs on a remarkable weekend of racing at Loton Park in the MSA British Hillclimb Championship. The Orleton ace was one of two drivers to break the 44-second lap barrrier — the first time it had ever

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Cash strapped Hereford County Hospital could run out of money

Hereford County Hospital has only a month’s worth of “working” money left and is in serious danger of losing key services or even its present status, Whitehall will hear this week. County MPs Jesse Norman and Bill Wiggin are going straight

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Former Warwickshire duo key to Berkswell's Birmingham League win over Brockhampton

BROCKHAMPTON’S unbeaten start in the Premier Division of the Birmingham League may have come to an end at Berkswell. But it took two Warwickshire players — one past, one present — to interrupt their run of success. Brockhampton won the toss and the

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Lea Wood fifth at Oulton Park in MSA Dunlop British Touring Car Championship

HEREFORD race ace Lea Wood pronounced himself ‘over the moon’ after the best day of the MSA Dunlop British Touring Car Championship career. The 27-year-old equalled his best ever placing of seventh in race two of the championship’s fourth round

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Ready for the Three Counties Show come rain or shine

The Three Counties Show will get underway tomorrow despite wet weather forecasts. Highlights at this year’s agricultural show at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern include a cookery demonstration from food writer Sophie Grigson, a Wild West Show

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Barry Watson of Bartestree, Herefordshire, says County staff are a credit to the NHS

I WOULD just like to thank the staff of Hereford County Hospital for the care and attention during visits last week for the diagnosis of a health problem. I had to have some scans and an endoscopy. The staff involved in the procedures were absolutely