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School's mock crime scene so convincing 'neighbours thought it was real'

Students investigate the mock crime scene.

3:48pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

FORENSIC science students at Lady Hawkins’ School in Kington had to investigate the scene a break in, murder and a suspected drugs lab.

Taster day at school will have a royal theme

3:41pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

The Queen Elizabeth Humanities College will open its doors on Tuesday June 11 to welcome year five students for a taster day.

Bus to visit Hereford in bid to get people talking about dementia

3:29pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE Dementia Community Roadshow will visit Tesco in Belmont, Hereford, on Thursday and Friday between 10am and 4pm.

Talk on Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 to take place in Hereford

1:39pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A TALK will take place in Hereford aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and the David Rattray Foundation. Andrew Rattray will present an illustrated talk on the story of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 at Hereford Cathedral School on June 3.

Ross-on-Wye nursery team wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show

11:58am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A ROSS-on-Wye nursery team continued its winning habit at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Peter Dowle and his Howle Hill nursery team were awarded a gold medal and best in category award at the show for its garden After the Fire.

Tell your neighbours about your planning application

11:32am Tuesday 21st May 2013

The way that people are notified of neighbourhood planning applications is set to change.

Kington landscape architect wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show

Kington based Robert Myers has won yet another gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.

11:18am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A HEREFORDSHIRE landscape architect has won gold again at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The show garden was designed by Robert Myers, of Robert Myers Associates based in Kington, and adds to his achievements as a multi-award winning gardener with an exceptional eye for detail.

Fire at Orchard in Putley, near Ledbury - police treating it as arson

10:54am Tuesday 21st May 2013

POLICE are treating a fire at an orchard near Ledbury as arson.

Tearoom proposal for Woonton

10:16am Tuesday 21st May 2013

PLANS have been submitted to turn a dining room into a tearoom.

Substance poured on parked car in Hereford

11:56am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A CORROSIVE substance was poured onto a car in Hereford - causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.

Soldiers take on task for charity

9:33am Tuesday 21st May 2013

AROUND nine soldiers belonging to the 21st Signal Regiment (Air Support) will run from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham to Yates’s Bar in Hereford on May 26.

Bromyard teen first on scene to help poorly pupil

Cadet Catherine Elton-Wall with Captain Richard Westlake.

9:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Catherine Elton-Wall, aged 16, was recently awarded a Young First Aider of the Year certificate by the St John Ambulance Brigade for coming to the rescue of a fellow pupil.

New Radnor school celebrates 40 years

3:17pm Monday 20th May 2013

RADNOR Valley School is celebrating its 40th birthday this week. 

Shed fire in Morton-on-Lugg

A shed caught fire in Moreton-on-Lugg

1:59pm Monday 20th May 2013

A SHED and its contents were completely destroyed by fire in Moreton-on-Lugg last night.

Ross-on-Wye Fayre to take place on Bank Holiday Monday

Living statues will return to the streets of Ross at the May Fayre on Bank Holiday Monday (May 27).

12:50pm Monday 20th May 2013

BANK Holiday Monday (May 27) sees the return of the Ross-on-Wye May Fayre. The fayre is a day long feast of free entertainment offering a wide range of attractions.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service's response to Sir Ken Knight's report, "Facing the the Future"

11:55am Monday 20th May 2013

HEREFORD and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has said that it will strive to make efficiency savings in response to a report highlighting the need to cut expenditure.

Rotary's French entertainment will help Hereford's Royal National College for the Blind

11:30am Monday 20th May 2013

THE flavours of France will raise funds for the Royal National College for the Blind.

Leominster town councillors back superstore plans

10:44am Monday 20th May 2013

LEOMINSTER town council's planning committee back Sainsbury's plan.

Mobile home destroyed by fire in Widemarsh Street, Hereford

11:37am Monday 20th May 2013

SAFETY advice issued following blaze.

Hereford stabbings update: Man charged with two attempted murders

The scene at Golden Post this afternoon.

10:37am Monday 20th May 2013

A MAN has been charged with two attempted murders following a double stabbing in Hereford last week.

Public consultation opens today into Robert Owen Vocational School

10:13am Monday 20th May 2013

A PUBLIC consultation is taking place into the proposed Robert Owen Vocational School in Herefordshire.

Plans for Ross supermarket welcomed, says Tesco

David and Jackie Mason inspect the plans put on display by Tesco at the Larruperz Centre.

9:00am Monday 20th May 2013

PLANS to open a Tesco in Ross-on-Wye have been welcomed, it has been claimed.

Leominster's only nightclub to take last dance

Euphoria in Leominster will close on May 26.

9:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

LEOMINSTER'S only nightclub will close its doors next Sunday after serving the town since 1994.

Town turns out to pay respects to former policeman John Moss

The hearse is led to St Mary's Church for the funeral of John Moss.

9:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

HUNDREDS of people turned out to pay their respects to Kington man John Moss.

Councillor Mark Hubbard challenges council to take electorate to court if people refuse to pay council tax

It's Our County leader Councillor Mark Hubbard

11:56am Friday 17th May 2013

A HEREFORDSHIRE councillor has challenged the council to take its electorate to court if council tax payers refuse to pay in protest against service cuts.

Shock rise for death rates at city hospital

The County Hospital, Hereford, is subject to an enforcement notice after failing a fire safety test

9:13am Friday 17th May 2013

PATIENT death rates across Wye Valley Health Trust rose so fast in a single month as to be amongst the worst in the UK.

Pupils sow the seeds for success at this year's Shobdon Food Festival

Simon Thomas of Lyonshall Nurseries, helps Shobdon School eco club members (from left) Laura Wade, Harlie Greatwich, Alec Harper and Abbie Moore plant seeds for their box garden. 131911-1.

10:59am Friday 17th May 2013

PUPILS at nine county schools are sowing the seeds for success in their own special garden which will be enjoyed by thousands of people this summer.

Green councillor sees red over cabinet meeting cancellation

Felicity Norman: Cuts debate situation "a shambles".

10:25am Friday 17th May 2013

FELICITY Norman, Member for Leominster North, condemned the decision to defer the debate to full council next Friday, saying members coming in for the meeting had not been told of the decision and only heard when they arrived.

Hospital closure leads to bug warning from Herefordshire health bosses

Norovirus back with a vengeance - ops cancelled

3:44pm Friday 17th May 2013

With reports of the winter vomiting bug, Norovirus, appearing in the community and affecting hospitals in Worcestershire, health bosses in Herefordshire are urging people to be on their guard.

Results of International Cider and Perry Competition announced

Tom Oliver, of Oliver’s Cider and Perry, was awarded the title of overall champion at this year’s International Cider and Perry Competition.

1:08pm Friday 17th May 2013

TOM Oliver, of Oliver’s Cider and Perry, was awarded the title of overall champion at this year’s International Cider and Perry Competition organised by the Hereford Cider Museum.

Opening hours to be reduced at Ledbury Swimming Pool

12:44pm Friday 17th May 2013

LEDBURY Swimming Pool could have its hours reduced due to cuts.

Man remains under police guard following yesterday's stabbings in Hereford

The scene at Golden Post this afternoon.

11:09am Friday 17th May 2013

A MAN remains under police guard at Hereford County Hospital this morning after a double stabbing and siege in South Hereford yesterday.

Lawyers' fear for victims amid legal aid cutbacks

Hereford solicitors campaigning against changes in legal aid are (back, from left) Chris Read, Anthony Weston, Abigail Price, Emily Gourley and (front) Mark Thompson, Matt Lewis and Chris Morgan.

9:00am Friday 17th May 2013

PLANNED changes to the legal system will leave suspects, witnesses and victims worse off, a group of Hereford solicitors believe.

Stories in the stones

Stories in the stones

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

DAVID England’s stunning installation at Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, An Alchemy of Stone, explores and celebrates the idea of memories held within the stones below us and around us.

Bishops' home to host annual celebration of county artistry

Artwork by Juli-Anne Coward

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

THE eighth Palace Art Fest will be taking place in the Great Hall of the Bishop’s Palace and the palace gardens, Hereford, throughout the spring bank holiday weekend.

Art for outdoors

Frost-proof giraffe heads by Louise Shotter

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

THE Old Chapel Gallery in Pembridge has opened its annual garden sculpture exhibition, which will run throughout the summer.

Winning work of county artist

Cheese Rolling - Emily's award-winning sculpture in the grounds of Cowley Manor

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

HEREFORDSHIRE sculptor Emily Price, currently studying at the Royal College of Art, was announced last week as the winner of the Coutts Cowley Manor Arts Award.

Meet variety of artists in town square for weekend

Oystercatchers Wait by Ian Phillips

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

ARTISTS and makers from Powys will showcase their work in the centre of Hayon- Wye as part of this year’s Fair on the Square event running over the bank holiday weekend.

Rich pickings from local news

American comic Rich Hall

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

AMERICAN comedian Rich Hall will perform a song about Hereford when he appears at The Courtyard theatre next month.

Book early for a rare gig by Tom

US singer-songwriter Tom Russell

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

THE ever-eclectic Wild Hare Club returns to Lyde Court on Wednesday, July 24, for a rare performance by renowned US singersongwriter Tom Russell.

Treasure this

Treasure this

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

BRISTOL Old Vic Theatre School presents Moonfleet, its latest touring production, at The Courtyard on Tuesday.

Bard's best for those who are in a bit of a hurry

The Reduced Shakespeare Company

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

THE Reduced Shakespeare Company is back at The Courtyard as the madcap men in tights present their fastpaced romp, revised for 2013, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).

Three artists show their varied work

Detail from Lift Off by Claire Griffiths

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

AN exhibition of work by Claire Griffiths, Doug Eaton and Steve Johnston opens at the Greenstage Gallery in Bishops Frome on Saturday, running until June 23.

Dancing in the streets

Passeggiata will be based on an Italian tradition

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

DANCEFEST, the dance development organisation for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, is launching DFA, a new performance group for dancers aged 20 and over who have strong contemporary technique, are used to working creatively and who have a sense of adventure.

Kenny wakes up Hatch

Kenny White performs at The Hatch near Tenbury

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

NEW York based singersongwriter, Kenny White returns to The Hatch near Tenbury Wells for a twonight special.

Break free of false hair

Queen tribute band - Ga Ga

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

THE multi-award winning Queen tribute show Ga Ga is making a return visit to The Courtyard on Saturday, May 25.

Murder becomes reality

Former Eastenders actor Dean Gaffney

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

WRITTEN by Simon Brett, Murder in Play is a comedy thriller which will entertain with its wickedly clever mix of eccentric characters, complex plot twists and gentle humour.

Honouring legend of Cohen

Honouring legend of Cohen

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

REGARDED as one of the most authentic and sensitive performers of Leonard Cohen’s poetry and music, Keith James will be in concert at Lyde Court on Friday, May 24, performing The Songs of Leonard Cohen.

Two people stabbed - major police operation south Hereford - details as they unfolded

Officers at the scene of the incident this afternoon.

4:26pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Police report two men stabbed in south Hereford - officers storm a flat in Hunderton

Double stabbing in Hereford and siege: Two men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

The scene at Golden Post this afternoon.

6:13pm Thursday 16th May 2013

TWO men have been stabbed in south Hereford: Two arrests made.



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