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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.

Attempted distraction burglary in Bromyard

Man dies after Tiverton collision

5:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A DISTRACTION burglary is believed to have happened in Bromyard today.

Hereford stabbings - update

4:22pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Police have surrounded a flat in Newton Farm, Hereford, after two men were stabbed this afternoon.

Society offers German joy

Leominster Choral Society

4:23pm Thursday 16th May 2013

LEOMINSTER Choral Society presents Brahms’ A German Requiem in Leominster Priory Church at 7pm on Saturday, May 25.

Council meeting deferral came following feedback from 'councillors, the public and reviewing public petitions'

3:59pm Thursday 16th May 2013

HEREFORDSHIRE Council says the deferral of today’s cabinet budget debate came after “listening to feedback over the last few days from councillors and members of the public, and after reviewing public petitions”.

Theatre gets busy with a delightful tale

We Need Bees at The Courtyard, Saturday 25 and Sunday May 26 May

3:52pm Thursday 16th May 2013

THEATR na nÓg presents We Need Bees, a wonderfully imagined story about Bertie Bee, at The Courtyard on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26.

Outgoing council leader tells protesters to “channel energy” into finding new ways to deliver services

John Jarvis is to stand down

3:44pm Thursday 16th May 2013

COUNCILLOR John Jarvis defended the deferral of today’s cabinet debate on the cuts saying any decision on the principle behind the programme was something all 58 councillors needed to express a view and a vote on – free of any cabinet recommendation.

Protesters gather outside council headquarters despite vital meeting being called off

Protesters against council cuts gathered outside the Brockington council chamber this afternoon.

2:49pm Thursday 16th May 2013

HEREFORDSHIRE Council faces an annual meeting like no other in its 15 year history next Friday.

Ghost hunt at the Shirehall - things DID go bump in the night

Lydia Johnson (right) and Jess Phillips spent a night in Hereford's Shirehall...

2:21pm Thursday 16th May 2013

TWO Hereford Times reporters spent a night in Hereford's Shirehall in a bid to make contact with the dead...

Crucial cabinet meeting called off

12:37pm Thursday 16th May 2013

HEREFORDSHIRE Council has called off today’s crucial cabinet debate on cuts to services that span from loos to libraries.

Flowers, fish and fizz on offer in name of charity

12:31pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A salmon lunch, with drinks and a garden tour will take place at Croose Farm, Woolhope on Sunday June 16.

Clothes stolen during Ross Burglary

12:57pm Thursday 16th May 2013

MORE than £1,500 worth of clothing was stolen during a burglary at a Ross-on-Wye sports shop.

Severe weather payments available for some Herefordshire farmers

11:21am Thursday 16th May 2013

SEVERE weather payments are now available for sheep farmers located in certain Herefordshire postcodes. Defra has made up to £250,000 available to subsidise the cost of collecting and rendering sheep that died in the severe late March snow.



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