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  • Hereford photographer to open a tattoo studio in Iraq

    PETER Masters is one of a rare breed. The 47-year-old owns a popular tattoo studio in the centre of Hereford but readily admits he cannot draw with the body art needle. He is also a keen photographer who is opening a new tattoo enterprise –

  • Garden talks at college in Hereford

    FOUR guest speakers will be sharing their love of gardens at Hereford College of Arts this March.Sir Roy Strong, Helena Attlee, Kate Felus and Timothy Walker will be giving four illustrated talks on the first four Tuesdays of next month. The four speakers

  • Concern over cost of milk

    HAVING worked in the dairy industry for many years, it saddens me that milk can now be bought cheaper than bottled water. It reminds me of the dairy farmer who was asked: ‘If you won a million on the lottery, how would you spend it?’ His answer

  • Drink-driver stopped after tip-off

    A MAN was stopped by police after a tip-off that he was drink-driving. Andy Merrell of Priory Lea, Ross-on-Wye pleaded guilty to drink driving at Hereford Magistrates Court last week. The court heard on December 18 he was out with friends at

  • Display to mark Magna Carta tie

    THE county’s links to Magna Carta – the document defining Britain’s freedoms – are celebrated in a special year-long exhibition launched at Hereford Cathedral this week.A national commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta allows

  • SC2 - most sensible option

    AS a resident of Grafton I would like to point out to Judy Priddle (SC2: housing on horizon? Letters, January 15) I am quite capable of making my own decisions concerning SC2. Having looked at the various routes proposed and compared them on an

  • Awareness event is inspired by Jo

    JOANNA “Jo” Greensmith came through two cancer scares before a road collision claimed her life.A year on, Jo’s close-knit family and friends have donated nearly £3,000 so Wye Valley NHS Trust can set up a breast cancer awareness event in her name. And

  • Laugh out loud at comedy club

    THE Courtlaughing Comedy Club returns on Friday, February 6 with a line-up that includes the “assured and brilliant” Julian Deane (Chortle), who consistently rewards the audience with hilarious twists and turns.He is joined by Courtyard regular and winner

  • More than grateful to Hereford County Hospital

    JUST before Christmas my husband spent a week in Hereford County Hospital where he received absolutely first class treatment again - he has been an in-patient there before. The A&E staff were efficient, and all the staff on Monnow Ward were

  • It's party time with TV favourites

    JOIN presenters and characters as Channel 5’s Milkshake! Live 'Party Party' arrives at The Courtyard for a fun afternoon of songs and music.Two surprise Milkshake presenters will star alongside well-known characters in this brand new production.As the

  • Prepare to be spooked

    JOIN The Signalman’s Trail on Friday, February 13 for a spooky stroll with a fantastically theatrical twist.The Courtyard’s Youth Theatre will lead a terror trail of immersive theatre, unravelling the terrific tale as you tiptoe past ghostly ghouls and

  • Annoyance of selling over the phone

    I RECEIVED a phone call last night which I would like to warn locals about. The woman started with the usual script of not trying to sell me anything. Normally I would politely tell such callers to go away, but she mentioned the ambulance service