STANDING centre stage as your country’s anthem strikes up and its flag is raised to the stadium’s rafters would rank among the finest moments of any athlete's career.But for 21-year-old Charlie Bird, it was just another day at the office
ONLY 300 fans will be allowed into the Meadow End to watch Hereford United's first two home games of the season. The club has also announced that 100 away fans will be allocated Block D of the Merton Stand - with the remaining 600 home fans taking
A NINETEENTH century toy sold for more than £7,000 at an auction in Leominster.The large and colourful German Noah's Ark, made in the mid-nineteenth century, went for a total £7,200 at Brightwells' recent toy and dolls sale.At 26inches
HEREFORDSHIRE'S bowlers have suffered two home defeats in friendly matches.Against Warwickshire at Brimfield, Herefordshire were narrowly defeated by 117-109, winning on two rinks and coming close on the remaining four.John Wear skipped the top home
OVER the next four years, the Woodland Trust will be commemorating the centenary of the First World War by planting millions of trees across the country – and you have the chance to create a lasting tribute to those who lived and served during the
A YOUNG Leominster sailor was humbled to play his part at the UK’s commemoration service to mark the start of the First World War.Able Seaman Ryan Davis was selected from the ship’s company of HMS Duncan, to take part in the memorial service
BETWEEN 300 - 350 fans are expected to attend Hereford United's opening game of the season at a half open Edgar Street tomorrow. West Mercia Police told the Hereford Times of its attendance estimate ahead of the Bulls' Southern Football League
HEREFORD in Bloom judging day July 18.The Hereford Guild of Guide stand in High Town in floral mood with Guides Wendy Soilleux and Margaret Kemp with the mayor.They are the mayor's official Guides and guide daily walks of historic Hereford.
HADFA'S 18th Annual Show held recently proved to be a great success - despite very heavy showers in the morning, the afternoon sun shone on the many visitors who came to view the exhibits. The British Fuchsia Society judge, Mr Geoff Oke, complimented
KINGSTONE High School prom was held on June 27 at Pengethley Manor Hotel. Approximately 60 students and some staff members enjoyed a wonderful evening with a buffet supper followed by a rocking DJ. The girls wore gowns of every colour and the
EIGHT-year-old Emelia Watts from Knighton had 10 inches of her hair cut off by Claire Williams from Room 2 at Newtown on Saturday evening. Emelia was surrounded by family and friends at a party and smiled as the plaited hair was chopped off. She
SIX cyclists Mark Painter, Tara Jones, Joseph Murray, Barry Lloyd, Carl Hyde and Ross Porter who are taking part in the Bike Ride Britain stopped off at Knighton Primary school on their way from John O Groats to Lands End. Two of the cyclists Tara Jones
BECOMING a top tennis player takes dedication, hard work and practice all year round. Kington Tennis Club has given local children and teenagers the best chance to take their skills to the next level, running a professional winter tennis course thanks
THE Herefordshire Girls Football League have been given the FA's prestigious national Respect gold award.It's a big step up for the league who have received the national bronze award in each of the last two years."The HGFL have always been
ALL records were broken for the gala day which celebrated the fortieth anniversary of the Waterworks Museum in Hereford. There were more historic vehicles than ever before and record numbers of visitors. Add to that brilliant weather and the superb playing
THE front counters at all Herefordshire's market town police stations are to close. West Mercia Police has today confirmed the desks at Bromyard, Kington, Ledbury, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye will be taken away from the beginning of next month.
FACTS AT A GLANCE BMW i8, £94,845 inc £5,000 gov grant Engine: 1.5-litre petrol unit and electric motor producing a combined 357bhp and 420lb/ft of torque Transmission: Six-speed dual clutch gearbox driving the rear wheels. Electric motor drives
HEREFORD United have been granted permission to play at their Edgar Street ground tomorrow despite having their capacity reduced below a national grading system. The Bulls were told by Herefordshire Council yesterday that a maximum of 1,000 spectators
FORMER Greyhound prop Laura Keates scored a try as England made it two wins from two in Pool A at the Women's Rugby World Cup in France by beating Spain 45-5.Keates, a hafl-time replacement, crossed for her try - England's third score - early
THE thoughts of Herefordshire residents young and old have this week turned to those who lost their life in the First World War. Services and moments of reflection were held across the county as people marked 100 years since Britain entered the
AN intricate 18th century replica dress made by two Herefordshire volunteers is on show at Hampton Court Castle.Gail Thornley and Pamela James Moore, from Hereford's NADFAS (National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Society), were asked to
THE three young Herefordshire men stare proudly back at you through the sepia mists of time. It’s a formal photograph taken nearly 100 years ago, on the eve of their departure to Suvla Bay, Gallipoli – one of the many names heavy with historic resonance
BRITAIN declared war on Germany late on Tuesday, August 4 after a warm Bank Holiday weekend, writes Bob Davies from Ewyas Harold. Even a month before, hardly anyone had expected this to happen. Many newspapers had not paid much attention to the
Fly-tipping by gormless idiots scars beauty spot A GREAT deal of work has been done in Haugh Wood to turn it into a beautiful predominantly broad-leaf woodland. As a result, many of us regularly use it, not just for walking (with or without
I TOOK the above picture in Gwynne Street , Hereford, on July 27. The bins had been left overflowing for over a week, and on at least two occasions the council were informed. We are beginning to look like a Third World country. The gulls, magpies
AN unbeaten century by Edward Symonds underlined Burghill & Tillington's promotion challenge in Division Two of the Worcestershire League.The former Herefordshire all-rounder stroked 111 not out as the villagers cruised to a 134-run win over visiting
ON SATURDAY August 8, 1914, almost 100 years ago to this day, The Hereford Times carried the first reports on what was to become one of the most catastrophic events in 20th century history. There’s nothing to betray these developments on the front
LEOMINSTER residents have had their first glimpse of a neighbourhood plan which sets out what developments should take place in the area over the next 20 years.The draft Leominster Area Neighbourhood Plan (LANP) was unveiled at Grange Court earlier this
The Friends of St Andrew 100 Club draw took place in the Red Lion Inn on Thursday, July 3rd . It was drawn by Paul and Diane Furlong. First prize of £50 was won by Pat Blandford with ticket number 108. Second prize of £25 was won by Jack Walsh with
Join us for a friendly family BBQ on Monday August 25th, in the orchard opposite the Red Lion Inn. The fun starts around 4pm and there are plenty of games, raffles and stalls to entertain children and adults. There is a licensed bar providing cool
