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Cuckoos are back in Herefordshire

12:42pm Thursday 17th April 2008

SPRING has really arrived in Herefordshire with the first report of the cuckoo in the county.

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It’s spring and the cuckoo’s here

10:49am Thursday 1st May 2008

Spring has finally arrived, and with it the first cuckoo in Herefordshire.

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First cuckoos of spring

10:40am Thursday 1st May 2008

HEAVY showers and cool temperatures have made for the weather of the past week being anything but spring-like.

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The best move we ever made

8:37pm Monday 28th April 2008

You can't beat country living - just ask Vera and Dez Bromage who have built a new life for themselves on the Welsh borders.

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Number of birds is at a five-year low

3:49pm Friday 4th April 2008

THE number of birds seen in county gardens has fallen dramatically in the past year, a survey has revealed.

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Why didn't the mistlethrush sing?

2:22pm Friday 25th April 2008

What has happened to the mistlethrush? why wasn't he delighting us with his song last winter asks Malcolm Reeves of Ross-on-Wye

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have you heard the cuckoo yet?

5:00pm Sunday 27th April 2008

Although the cuckoo is said to now be a rare visitor to our shores several reports of the bird being heard here in Herefordshire have been made to Bird Patrol in the past week.

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Listen to the nightingale

1:26pm Friday 1st June 2007

Nightingales have returned to Herefordshire. Bird Patrol has received reports that this melodious migrant has been heard in both the Fownhope and Mathon areas.

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Bird patrol takes flight

The cuckoo

9:23am Thursday 5th April 2007

Welcome to Bird Patrol, the Hereford Times dedicated website set up to record the arrival of migratory birds to the county this spring.

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Ask a bird expert

8:40am Thursday 29th March 2007

Do you have a burning question about birds? Why not challenge one of the conservation officers at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Midlands' office? Send your question to louise.pedersen@rspb.org.uk

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National Sport News

Hart gets England call

Joe Hart

Updated 8:29pm Sunday 11th May 2008

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has been included in Fabio Capello's England squad for the friendlies with USA and Trinidad and Tobago


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Your Say Your Herefordshire

We want to price long-term parking out of the city centre, making it short-term/high turnover. Commuters should be encouraged to use long-term car parks on the fringes on the city − Brian Wilcoz

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Walking through Ross today I counted three drivers using mobile phones in the centre of town, obviously aware that no police or CSOs are on duty!! This was when school kids were going home about 4.00pm. − Pencraig

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Presidents and legends

THE 21st Hay Literary Festival starts on May 22 and booking has opened for an exciting fortnight...

Sing out and make music

THE Music Pool, Hereford’s community music charity, is hosting a special public event aimed at anyone wanting to discover the pleasure of singing – a day of singing exercises, games, harmony singing and songs from around the world will be led by nationally acclaimed Sue Hollingworth of the Voices Foundation.

New novel inspired by Mayan prophecy

MANDA Scott’s first novel was shortlisted for two prizes – the Orange Prize for Women’s Fiction in 1997 and the First Blood Award for best first crime novel.

Herefordshire celebrates its women

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated on March 8 and focused attention on the political, economic and social achievements of women around the world. The launch signalled the start of Women’s Month. The Hereford Times has taken a look at why it’s still seen as an important commemorative date.

Herefordshire volunteers

Volunteering is not a new concept. In 2005 more than 31,000 offered their help to others. That’s 18% of the population. What’s changing is the attitude towards volunteers and their value.

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Residents turn over a new leaf to trace their family tree

RACECOURSE visitors remembered the past at a family history fair.


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