Paul Rogers

HEREFORD Times reporter Paul Rogers will be writing a weekly blog about issues that are close to his heart, whether they are local or national and will cover a wide range of subjects.

Feel free to air your comments and intereact with the blog by emailing paul.rogers@herefordtimes.com, tweeting him @podge1983 or liking the Paul Rogers blog for the Hereford Times Facebook page.

The Paul Rogers Blog: Libraries and Museums should be saved

3:50pm Thursday 16th May 2013

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers explains why he thinks that cultural services are crucial to users in the county.

The Paul Rogers Blog: David Moyes is the right man to take over at Manchester United

11:35am Thursday 9th May 2013

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers discusses the managerial candidates to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager and explains why he thinks Ferguson is the best manager of all time.

The Paul Rogers Blog: Hereford United review 2012/13

4:03pm Friday 26th April 2013

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers reviews Hereford United's 2012/13 season and states why he thinks there is reason to be optimistic for the next campaign.

The Paul Rogers Blog: Praise for emergency services following Rotherwas fire

10:46am Friday 19th April 2013

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers pays tribute to the emergency services who dealt with a severe fire at the Rotherwas Industrial Estate in Hereford on Wednesday.

The Paul Rogers Blog: Five-year-old Kai Haywood proves that there is good news out there

Kai Haywood with mum Stacey

3:27pm Friday 12th April 2013

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter talks about an heroic five-year-old who saved his mum's life after she had a diabetic attack which shows that "it's not all bad in Hereford".

The Paul Rogers Blog: Great news that the Arabs are bringing racing back to Hereford

Breeder and trainer Jenny Lees, pictured with stud manager Amanda May and Shuwaiman Al Rais in Preston-on-Wye, was one of many to welcome the news.

1:01pm Friday 15th March 2013

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers discusses the news that Arabian Racing is coming to Hereford

The Paul Rogers blog: The closure of the Garrick House multi-storey car park will hit shop owners in Hereford city centre

4:32pm Thursday 28th February 2013

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter looks at the impact the closing the Garrick House multi-storey car park could have in Hereford city centre.

The Paul Rogers Blog: My take on train fare prices

3:21pm Friday 8th February 2013

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers gives his views on the increase in train prices and how Herefordshire commuters are unfairly treated.

The Paul Rogers Blog: My take on the Swansea versus Chelsea ballboy row

5:11pm Friday 25th January 2013

In his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers gives his take on the incident that dominated the Swansea versus Chelsea match on Wednesday? Where do you stand? vote on our poll.

The Paul Rogers Blog: Do you still buy CDs and DVDs?

3:54pm Thursday 17th January 2013

Following news that entertainment giant HMV has gone into administration, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers asks why people no longer buy their CDs and DVDs in the high street.

The Paul Rogers Blog: Should Hereford United reduce ticket prices?

10:38am Thursday 10th January 2013

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers discusses whether Hereford United should consider reducing ticket prices in an attempt to entice more supporters to games. Have your say and vote on our polls.

The Paul Rogers Blog: Have New Year's Eve habits changed?

11:12am Thursday 3rd January 2013

IN his first blog of 2013, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers asks if more people now prefer to stay in on New Year's Eve rather than go out in town.

The Paul Rogers Blog: A look back at Christmas number one singles

4:36pm Friday 21st December 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers reminisces over the best and worst Christmas number one songs.

The Paul Rogers Blog: Plea to Hereford United supporters to continue to back the club

11:35am Friday 14th December 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers issues a plea to Hereford United supporters to continue to follow the club following Tuesday night's agonising FA Cup defeat against Cheltenham.

The Paul Rogers blog: Should the price of alcohol be increased to curb binge drinking?

5:00pm Wednesday 28th November 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers discusses ministers' plans to set a minimum alcohol unit price of 45p

The Paul Rogers Blog: What is the greatest England XI of all time?

1:03pm Friday 16th November 2012

AFTER Steven Gerrard earned his 100th England cap on Wednesday, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers picks what he thinks is the nations greatest ever team.

The Paul Rogers blog: Fireworks can be dangerous if held in the wrong hands

4:41pm Thursday 8th November 2012

FOLLOWING reports that youths threw fireworks into a crowd at a Ross-on-Wye bonfire evening, almost injuring a toddler and a one-month-old baby, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers discusses whether more needs to be done to ensure that they are held safely

The Paul Rogers blog: Everyone needs to take responsibility to ensure motorists stay safe on the roads

3:07pm Thursday 1st November 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers says that everyone has a role to play to keep people safe on the roads

The Paul Rogers Blog: Goodbye Ceefax - you will be missed!

10:17am Thursday 25th October 2012

WITH news that BBC's Ceefax service had finally closed down this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers looks back at what it offered the general public.

The Paul Rogers blog: What now for Hereford United?

4:43pm Thursday 18th October 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers looks into the financial problems at Hereford United.

The Paul Rogers blog: What are you scared of?

12:33pm Friday 12th October 2012

FOLLOWING a giant huntsman spider being found at a Hay-on-Wye cafe, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers takes at other things that people are scared of.

Guest blog: Should the Sun's Page 3 girls go?

1:42pm Thursday 4th October 2012

Guest blogger reporter Lydia Johnson asks should the Sun say goodbye to its Page 3 girls?

The Paul Rogers blog: Apparently Hereford Futures' £4m flood defences worked on Monday. Really?

Most of the Merton Meadow car park was under water following Monday morning's heavy rain

10:38am Thursday 27th September 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers says that he's flabbergasted that the multi-million pound flood defences did not protect the Merton Meadow car park earlier this week.

The Paul Rogers blog: Yet another iconic Hereford name leaves the city

11:18am Thursday 20th September 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers says that it's sad to see Hereford Farmers' Club join other iconic venues in choosing to close down.

The Paul Rogers blog: Who should win Sports Personality of the Year?

10:50am Thursday 13th September 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers has the unenviable task of trying to pick the winner of this year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year

The Paul Rogers blog: Josie Pearson puts Herefordshire on the sporting map

4:28pm Friday 7th September 2012

In his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers congratulates county Paralympian Josie Pearson after she storms to gold in the women's discus F51.

The Paul Rogers blog: Wishing the Herefordshire Paralympians all the best for London 2012

4:07pm Wednesday 29th August 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers previews the London 2012 Paralympic Games

The Paul Rogers blog: We all love to do something for charity

The cricketers that helped raise £761 for St Michael's Hospice

11:04am Thursday 23rd August 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers looks at why people want to raise money for charity following a cricket match that he took part in to raise money for St Michael's Hospice.

The Paul Rogers blog: Hereford United have it all to do as they start life back in the Blue Square Bet Premier

10:57am Thursday 9th August 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers looks at how he thinks Hereford United will fare in the Blue Square Bet Premier

The Paul Rogers blog: Team GB just gets better and better at the Olympics

2:28pm Friday 3rd August 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers reviews the first week of the London 2012 Olympics

Hereford United Legends 10 Hereford United Fans 2

8:48pm Sunday 22nd July 2012

ANDY Ferrell, Rob Elmes and John Snape all grabbed two goals each as a Hereford United legends team thrashed a fans' team 10-2 at Edgar Street this afternoon.

The Paul Rogers Blog: The best Hereford United XI he has seen

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers picks his favourite XI he has seen during his 20 years supporting them.

The Paul Rogers blog: The Queen's visit to Hereford was a moment to behold

Queen's visit

12:54pm Thursday 12th July 2012

In his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers looks back at the Queen and the Duke of Edingburgh's visit to Hereford.

The Paul Rogers blog: A look back in time

3:24pm Friday 6th July 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers takes a look at when he grew up in the 1980s.

The Paul Rogers blog: Granting approval for Hereford Rugby Club's plans was the right decision

2:35pm Thursday 28th June 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers explains why he think Herefordshire Council was right to grant approval for Hereford Rugby Club to re-locate

The Paul Rogers blog: Worst Italians to have played in the Premiership

4:02pm Thursday 21st June 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers lists the worst ever Italian players who have played in the Premiership ahead of the Euro 2012 game against England on Sunday.

The Paul Rogers Blog: Positive stories in this week's Hereford Times

11:38am Thursday 14th June 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers discusses some of the positive stories that are in this week's paper.

The Paul Rogers blog: Can England continue the "proud to be British" trend at Euro 2012?

The Paul Rogers blog: Can England continue the "proud to be British" trend at Euro 2012?

9:30am Thursday 7th June 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers discusses England's prospects at Euro 2012.

The Paul Rogers Blog: Time to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

The Paul Rogers Blog: Time to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

12:04pm Thursday 31st May 2012

IN His blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers outlines why it's important to celebrate the Queen's 60 years on the throne.

The Paul Rogers blog: Herefordshire came alive to see the Olympic Torch go through the county

The Paul Rogers blog: Herefordshire came alive to see the Olympic Torch go through the county

3:41pm Friday 25th May 2012

HEREFORD Times senior reporter Paul Rogers reflects on what was a momentous occasion for Herefordshire.

The Paul Rogers blog: England manager Roy Hodgson picked the wrong squad for Euro 2012

11:00am Thursday 17th May 2012

IN this week's blog, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers discusses Roy Hodgson's Euro 2012 squad and picks the 23 players he would have taken to the tournament.

The Paul Rogers Blog: Everyone loves to watch talent shows

3:00pm Thursday 10th May 2012

IN His blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers discusses why the Biritsh public love to watch talent shows.

The Paul Rogers blog: Football and comedy (which can be the same thing at times granted)

9:30am Thursday 3rd May 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers previews Hereford United's D-Day clash with Torquay and reviews Michael McIntyre's gig at the Courtyard.

The Paul Rogers blog: Hereford's May Fair is like marmite: You either love it or you hate it

9:00am Thursday 26th April 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter analyses the pros and cons of Hereford's May Fair.

The Paul Rogers blog: Drink-related disorder is still a problem in Herefordshire

12:40pm Thursday 19th April 2012

THIS week's blog highlights how everyone should do their bit to ensure that drink-related disorder is reduced in Herefordshire.

The Paul Rogers blog: Final rallying call to Hereford United

9:00am Thursday 12th April 2012

WITH Hereford United facing a must-win clash at Barnet tomorrow night, Hereford Times reporter Paul Rogers gives his take as to what the Bulls need to do to preserve their Football League status.

The Paul Rogers blog: A very disgruntled Herefordian

10:00am Thursday 5th April 2012

IN this week's blog, Hereford Times reporter Paul Rogers says that there's not much to be excited about Hereford at the moment.

The Paul Rogers blog: Excitement building for the Olympics

10:00am Thursday 29th March 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers says that this summer is shaping up to be a stormer and you can do your bit to help.

The Paul Rogers blog: Everyone who has helped and supported Fabrice Muamba should be proud of their actions

9:00am Thursday 22nd March 2012

IN his blog this week, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers pays tribute to everyone who helped save footballer Fabrice Muamba's life.

The Paul Rogers blog: A list of musicians who are only famous for one song

10:00am Thursday 15th March 2012

WITH Chesney Hawkes named as being the special guest who will open Yates's in Hereford, Hereford Times senior reporter Paul Rogers gives his definitive list of musicians who are famous for only one song, who some people may call the "one hit wonders".



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