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Eclectic musical style from Clyde
CONTEMPORARY songwriter Clyde Jefferson has brought together musicians from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to perform the culmination of 20 years of writing and performing diverse styles of music as he appears for Garway Live! on Saturday, December 6
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Head for Neverland with HCA students
PANTO season is upon us, and at Hereford College of Arts' Folly Arts Theatre, a unique production of Peter Panto opens on Tuesday for a three day-run.The student-led adaptation of J.M.Barrie's classic Peter Pan has been written and directed by performing
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Places left on cider apprenticeship course
THERE are still a few places left on a cider apprenticeship course. Farmers in Herefordshire are offering young people, who love outdoor life, the chance to work in the orchards that grow the apples for the cider industry. The Cider and Top Fruit Apprenticeship
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FA hope to reveal Hereford United ruling tomorrow
The Football Association hopes to be in a position tomorrow to explain whether or not Hereford United and its majority shareholder have complied with their obligations under the owners’ and directors’ test. On Monday, an Independent Regulatory
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Men given suspended sentence for trespassing
TWO men have been sentenced for trespassing on land near Ross-on-Wye with a firearm. Michael Thomas, 49, of Greenfield Street, Bargoed and David Corbett, 35, of Trosnant Crescent, Penybryn, Hengoed were both given four months in prison, suspended for
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Leominster's flood alleviation scheme to be investigated
THE Environment Agency is to investigate how successful Leominster's flood alleviation scheme is. The investigation comes as part of a £12 million boost to flood defences across Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire
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Body found confirmed as missing pensioner
A BODY found in Somerset on Tuesday has been formally identified as Hereford pensioner Ann Grisman. Police today confirmed the identification and an inquest is due to open today. Mrs Grisman was reported missing last Friday after she did not
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Hereford bus driver injured in crash now back home
THE driver of a bus which overturned on its way to school last month has returned home. Eileen Hampton was in intensive care for several weeks with chest and abdominal injuries following the crash on the B4399 on November 10. More than 20 pupils
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Former Leominster mayor asked to prove her ID
A FORMER Leominster mayor – who has lived at the same address for more than 40 years – has been left feeling like she doesn’t exist after being asked to prove she is eligible to vote. Patricia Thomas, 74, has lived at Danesfield Drive in Leominster
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Company proposes to close Hereford plant
THE Hereford plant of the Joseph Ash Galvanizing firm could close in February, affecting 61 employees. The company announced this week it proposes to cease trading from the plant in Mortimer Road at the end of February 2015. It immediately
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Route of new road won't bring relief
A RECENT report on the long-awaited relief road for Hereford is lauded by Cllr Philip Price as great progress. When one examines the approved route linking the A49 with the A465 between Belmont and Allensmore, one wonders what relief it will bring
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Hereford United: A timeline of court appearances
June 2: Winding Up petition submitted by former manager Martin Foyle in London's High Court for first time and is adjourned until later in the month. June 30: Club given seven day adjournment. London Bulls supporters group leads calls for a boycott
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Bulls fan says chairman should not blame fans for investor withdrawing offer
A HEREFORD United supporter who saw Monday's court proceedings unfold said chairman Andy Lonsdale should not blame supporters for investors pulling out. Justin Griffiths-Williams was in the Royal Courts of Justice in London that saw United's ongoing
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World’s best-selling car gets even better - the new Ford Focus with Active Parking Assist
THE Focus is the world’s best-selling car, so you could say this update is a bit important to Ford. Feast your eyes on the new grille in all its shiny chrome-effect glory, as well as the neater, tauter light cluster designs. The interior has had something
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Hereford chairman invited to HUST meeting
HEREFORD United Supporters Trust (HUST) have invited Bulls chairman Andy Lonsdale to a meeting to discuss the future of the club if he pays off the debts he has promised. Members of HUST have been invited to a meeting on Thursday, December 18 –
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"Luctonians are eight points short in league" - Davidson
LUCTONIANS director of rugby Alex Davidson believes his team are eight points short of where they should be in National League Two (North).The Kingsland side are currently second-from-bottom with 20 points.But Davidson knows a few wins will propel the
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Hereford Soul Choir to perform at motorbike champion's wedding
A HEREFORD choir will be bringing more than a touch of soul to a celebrity wedding. British motorbike champion Michael Laverty is marrying his sweetheart at a secret location in the region soon – and has booked some city singers to provide a special
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MP arrested and bailed on rape charge has strong Herefordshire links
Mark Pritchard, the Tory MP confirmed this morning as having been arrested and bailed over an allegation of rape, has regularly spoken of his strong links to the county. Mr Pritchard, member for The Wrekin, spent the first five years of his life
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Special performance of Jack
IN a first for the venue, The Courtyard will be staging a relaxed performance of Jack and the Beanstalk. The performance on Monday, December 8, is specifically designed for those who would benefit from a less formal theatrical environment, in which
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Big match stats: Bartestree 0 AFC Ludlow 0
Bartestree: Hopkins, Lambert, Avery, Lewis, Gilolami, Body, Davies, Hibbard, Parry, Andrews (Cadwallader 13, S Taylor, 86) Jones.AFC Ludlow: Havard, Beaumont, LTaylor, Podmore (Leversedge 79), Vass, Pryce, K Cooper (Morris 58), Dovey, Sankey, D Hodge,
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Bartestree Harriers looking for more players
BARTESTREE Harriers are on the look-out for more female players.The team currently has four teams from under 12 to under 18 level, as well as a ladies team.But coach Donna Conway said the sides are stretched at the moment and are always recruiting for
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Plans for new stand at Bartestree
A NEW stand is being planned at Bartestree in an attempt to attract more supporters from the village.Manager Chris Hayes said the club is in talks with Herefordshire Council's planning department and hopes the project can get the go ahead next year."
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Props stolen for show performed by actors with learning disabilities
A THEATRE company for people with learning disabilities is desperately appealing for the return of their props and costumes which were stolen this morning and needed for a show tonight. The Living Book Theatre Company is set to perform A Christmas
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Bartestree boss targets mid-table finish following Draw against AFC Ludlow
BARTESTREE manager Chris Hayes is hoping his team can now climb the West Midlands League Division One table after holding high-fliers AFC Ludlow.The villagers grounded out an excellent point against their Shropshire opponents, which Hayes hopes will now
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Armed robbery At Symonds Yat services features on BBC Crimewatch tonight
THIS is the moment a masked shotgun-wielding robber and his accomplice terrified staff at the High Noon service station in Symonds Yat. A “nasty”, “very frightening” few minutes followed as the raiders threatened counter staff for money before
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Inquest: Man suffered heart failure before car crash
A 60-YEAR-old man died after veering off the road and hitting a tree following heart failure at the wheel, an inquest heard. Stephen Bunce from Moreton-on-Lugg was driving towards Hereford on the A49 Dinmore Hill on July 12 at around 4pm. The
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Bromyard earn Hereford Times team of the week award
BROMYARD produced the Hereford Times Performance of the Week after beating rivals Ledbury Town Reserves 2-1 to move seven points clear of Herefordshire League Division One. Jack Muirhead and Will Tolley grabbed Bromyard's goals, with Town's reply
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Captain Jill enjoys a double drive-in
BURGHILL Valley's new lady captain, Jill Evans, celebrated her drive in on two days. The very active ladies' section hold their regular competitions on Mondays but with a large number of ladies unable to join in due to work commitments an alternative
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Bromyard return to winning ways
BROMYARD Town returned to winning ways as the table toppers beat Wrens Nest 4-2 in West Midlands League Division One.A Dorian Colling hat-trick and one from Jamie Insall helped the Herefordshire side record their first league win since the middle of October.The
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Hereford Scouts' curry is hot favourite
THE 1st Hereford (YMCA) Scout Troop held their annual inter-patrol Masterchef competition at Scouts Corner, Eign Road, recently and local councillor Jim Kenyon came along to judge the dishes.Each patrol had to prepare a three-course meal (the main course
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Evergreen club members retire
TWO members of the Llangunllo Evergreen Club, Glenys Middleton and Dorothy Sharrock have retired as bus secretaries for the club after many years. The two ladies were responsible for organising bus trips for the club and buses to near by events for
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Breathe Easy Group's bike donation
HEREFORD Breathe Easy Group have donated a much needed exercise bike to the pulmonary rehabilitation team at the County Hospital. The team run courses for those with lung disorders to encourage independence and improve quality of life. The bike was presented
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Collision outside Hereford Fire Station
FIRE crews were immediately on hand last night after there was a road traffic collision outside Hereford Fire Station. A member of the public rushed into the station in St Owen Street at around 7pm and two crews attended the collision on the opposite
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Football results in Herefordshire
FA TROPHYThird Qualifying RoundHereford United 1 Sutton United 2MIDLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUEPremier DivisionAFC Wulfrunians 1 Westfields 1WEST MIDLANDS (REGIONAL)LEAGUEPremier DivisionDudley Sports 0 Wellington 2Shawbury United 2 Pegasus Juniors 0Division
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Former Burghill cricketer dies
A MAN who helped set up Burghill and Tillington Cricket Club has died.Len Sparrow, 71, was well known in the local cricket scene and was a former policeman.Ian Macklin, chairman of Herefordshire County Cricket Club's 2nd XI, said Sparrow was a fine batsman
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Trying to live in harmony with others
I AM sure that I am not the only member of the Christian community who is dismayed at the anti-Muslim comments that the Hereford Times received recently (Muslim group ready to discuss centre plan, November 27). Although it was a difficult decision
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Your County Times for Allensmore to Yarpole, week commencing December 4
Allensmore CHRISTMAS LUNCH - Villagers of Allensmore are preparing and serving a traditional Christmas lunch of turkey and trimmings (or vegetarian alternative) on Sunday. Tickets are available from Stephen on 01981 570568 for the lunch at Pateshall
