Herefordshire is set for its best contested general election in living memory with record turnouts reported across its two constituencies. Turnout in Hereford and South Herefordshire alone is expected to top 70% and many polling stations have reported
A CANDIDATE standing in North Herefordshire says there is more to a plane crash that injured his party leader than meets the eye. UKIP's Jonathan Oakton told the Hereford Times he was shocked at Nigel Farage's crash earlier today but added
THE singing and dancing has already begun at the general election count in Hereford. But the noise is coming from a group of anarchists protesting against the voting process. The group of around 20 have also shouted anti-fascist songs
WITH reference to Connect 2 Greenway, the proposed bridge over the River Wye, I had a meeting on April 21, with Andrew Palmer of Amey and Perminder Balu, the project manager of the Connect 2 Greenway project. I raised the issue that there used
It’s the rootinest-tootinest cowboy musical of them all, so the revival of Oklahoma! at the Malvern Theatres this week was bound to inspire a collective yee-hah from an audience that was happily familiar with this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. Sadly
The Herefordshire Federation of Young Farmer's Clubs 66th annual rally will take place at Arkstone Court, Kingstone on Saturday May 22. Members of 18 clubs across the county will be competing in 52 different competitions with points going towards the
Heath Town Rangers 0 Wellington 5 WELLINGTON romped to their third successive away win in the West Midlands League Premier Division. Paul Jones, Wayne McNeil, Matt Williams, Dale Withers and Mike Craig fired Wellington to their latest win which
A HEREFORD firefighter who helped to keep a man alive has been presented with a commendation certificate. David Iles was one of the first on scene after the driver of a digger received an electric shock when the metal grab of his vehicle accidentally
CONSTITUENCY confusion over any postal vote envelopes sent out by Herefordshire Council is no cause for concern, the authority says. Voter Jacqui Tonge, of Putson, Hereford, saw her postal vote form turn up with the envelope marked North Herefordshire
DAVE Gilbert’s letter (Readers’ Times, April 29) emphasised the strong sense of community that is apparent in the Hereford Times, and many would endorse this view, especially as the editorial on the same pages stressed the importance of voting
HEREFORDSHIRE is fast becoming one of the key areas for growing asparagus in the UK with one of the largest producers based in the county. John Chinn grows a massive 850 acres at Cobrey Farms in Coughton, near Ross-on-Wye, and uses up to 700 people
STEVE Ashley, one of British folk’s finest singer-songwriters, is at the Nightjar Club at The Courtyard tonight (Thursday). His reputation for writing contemporary songs inspired by the English tradition, was established in 1974 with his innovative
THREE local bands are bringing a unique evening of music to Ledbury Market Theatre on Saturday, as the Transatlantic Collection, a unique blend of bluegrass, folk, country, Irish and Americana, featuring the banjo, fiddle, guitars, banjolele,
FAMILIES are being encouraged to visit a watermill open this weekend to mark national mills weekend. Open on Saturday are: Arrow Mill, Kington, 10am until 1pm; Staunton Mill, Stauntonon- Arrow, 10am until 5pm; Hergest Mill, Kington, 10am until
AN accident was caused in the Golden Valley this morning. Emergency services were called to The Wiggle at Rowlestone just after 8.40am. One person was treated for a minor injury.
SOME of the finest Australian wines are to be on display to taste in Hereford. Tanners Wine Merchants will be holding the fair at its St Peters Square branch on Saturday May 15 from 11am until 5pm. Experts will be on hand to answer any
A HEREFORDSHIRE food producer is helping residents get a taste for today’s crunch General Election. Tyrrells has launched a variety of election-themed crisps with a different flavour representing each of the main party leaders. Cameron
AN anvil was stolen in Bosbury. The 150-year-old anvil, which was secured to an oak tree, was taken from Clissett Wood between 6pm on April 18 and 8.30am on April 25. Anyone with any information can call David Gregory at the public service desk at Hereford
A CONTROVERSIAL transport experiment was anything but a breeze for wind farm contractors when villagers lined the centre of Eardisley to protest. Locals are worried it will become a thoroughfare for lorries up to 40 metres long if plans by Scottish
A MAN who confessed to a probation officer that he had carried out a string of sex offences against young girls has been jailed for 12 years. Nicholas Hiles liked showing off his body to victims and even exercised in front of two girls on a rowing
FIREFIGHTERS put out a chimney fire at Dorstone shortly before 5.20pm yesterday.
A CAR ended up down an embankment after leaving the M50 near Ledbury yesterday. Emergency services were called between junctions one and two at 9.50am. There were no reports of any injuries.
Dagenham & Redbridge 2 Hereford United 1 HEREFORD’S away programme ended with a defeat in a game from which they deserved at least a point. Marc Pugh had pulled the Bulls level after a controversial opener from Daggers top-scorer Paul Benson
SPRING SHOW - Weobley and District Gardening Society had a superb turnout at its spring show held at Hopelands on April 24. Results were as follows: Shield for most overall points - Anne Cole; best daffodil - Anne Cole; best pot plant - Peter Watson
MUSIC AND FIREWORKS – Make a date for May 15, at Stretton Sugwas School, featuring the Hereford Concert Band and Bandemonium. Bring along a picnic and the whole family to enjoy an open air concert with helicopter fly-past and fireworks. Local sausages
PARISH COUNCIL - Stoke Lacy’s annual parish meeting will be held at the village hall at 7pm on Wednesday. It will be followed by the parish council’s annual meeting at 7.30pm. Parishioners are welcome to attend.
VILLAGE ALIVE TRUST - Last week’s column included details of a talk on Hidden Houses of Monmouthshire. The article implied tickets were available on the door on the evening of May 14. The Village Alive Trust, which is organising the event, is asking
CHARITY GOLF DAY - The charity golf day held at the Herefordshire Golf Club, Wormsley, attracted more than 20 teams. The event has raised about £1,000 which will be divided between Presteigne Football Club and the Help for Heroes charity for injured
CEILIDH AND LUNCH - The ceilidh and lunch, in aid of Ullingswick Church, will be held at The Marquee, Wilden Farm, Ullingswick, on Sunday, May 16, from 1pm. Tickets, price £7.50 adult, children £3.50, are available by calling 01432 820454. BELLRINGING
THE student stars of Kingstone High School were out in force at the spring concert to mark the end of an era. Claire Sheppard, after 11 years as music teacher, was leaving to take up a promoted position at a school in Worcestershire. To celebrate
NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME - April 18, proved to be the perfect day to take in the beautiful flora and fauna at Brobury House and gardens. Pru wishes to thank everyone in Bredwardine and Brobury who gave cakes and came to help on the day. Tea and cake
HELLENS Manor in Much Marcle is the venue for a concert on Saturday featuring two of Europe’s finest jazz musicians, John Etheridge and Chris Garrick. Chris and John interpret jazz, folk, world and rock music by composers as diverse as Duke
AN exhibition in Leominster Library features the work of Quince Tree Artists, a group dedicated to promoting the work of local artists in north Herefordshire and to providing mutual support and encouragement. Quince Tree Artists is also dedicated
INSPIRED WIGMORE - There is a meeting tonight (Thursday) in The Compasses pub, Wigmore, at 8pm. All are welcome to keep making positive change happen in the area. JUMBLE SALE - Grab a bargain on May 15, from 2pm, in Wigmore Village Hall. Refreshments
GARDENING CLUB - The next meeting of the gardening club will be on Monday at 6.30pm when it visits Brilley Court. SOAP BOX DERBY - Twenty carts have now confirmed their entries. There will be a promotional display in High Town on May 29.
U3A - Kington U3A’s next social meeting will be on May 13 at 2pm in the Kington FC clubhouse. With spring well established and birds nesting, members will welcome John Clews from the RSPB to give an illustrated talk entitled Action for Birds. A
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - The next monthly meeting of the Eardisley and District branch is at the Strand at 8pm today (Thursday). The branch is holding its annual sale and coffee morning in the village hall on May 15, starting at 10.30am. There will
PLAYGROUP - Dilwyn Playgroup, at the Cedar Hall, has new opening hours as follows: Monday-Tuesday, 9am to 3pm; Wednesday, closed; Thursday- Friday, 9am to 1pm. Morning, afternoon or full day sessions are available at £3 per hour. Please contact
A BIKE rally on the Welsh border is celebrating its fifth birthday in style. The Tour de Presteigne, the only major electric bike rally in Britain, comes to the border town on Saturday and Sunday. One of the event’s unique features is the recycled
