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  • Parked car damaged

    A CAR parked at Ross Swimming Pool has been left with hundreds of pounds worth of damage. Police believe it was caused by someone jumping on the silver Vauxhall Corsa in the Kyrle Street car park between 9.30pm on Friday, December 21, and 7.30am the

  • Dame brings a smile to children's ward

    PATIENTS on the children's ward at Hereford County Hospital were treated to a hefty dose of laughter when a panto dame made a visit. Dame Whitney-on-Wye accessorised her special nurse's outfit with a flashing blue hat when she popped in to administer

  • Cautioned for lead theft

    TWO men were cautioned for theft after being found in possession of lead flashing. The men, aged 19 and 23, were stopped by police in Baggallay Street, Hereford, on Boxing Day, and were found to have lead flashing which had been removed from the

  • Volvo V50 is a roomy and safe family car

    STYLISH sports wagons don't come much better than the Volvo V50. It's the definitive safe family wheels for those who care more about their passengers than their egos. Yet the roomy V50 is also a great performer and fitted with the top-of-the-range motors

  • Alan praised for being an inspiration

    THE export manager for a Herefordshire crisp business has won an award for his "inspirational" work. Alan Jack has helped the exporting division of Tyrrells Potato Chips to thrive, with the company now selling crisps to 34 countries worldwide. In recognition

  • Design is pure genius

    A HEREFORD-based fashion entrepreneur has been named Products and Genius winner at an award ceremony in Birmingham. Amy Twigger Holroyd, from Lugwardine, scooped the prize, along with the Luxury Products Award, at the BDI (Birmingham Design Initiative

  • Thorough washing is essential

    WASHING hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to prevent infection spreading. But do people wash them thoroughly enough? A little machine called The Light Box can detect whether they have been giving their hands a quick dash under the tap

  • Carers want a say

    A GROUP of carers are demanding a say in the way Herefordshire Council spends the money allocated for carer relief in the county. They claim that in 2007 the council had a grant of £770,000 primarily for the purpose but that no carers were consulted

  • Minor collision on M50

    The westbound M50 was reduced to one lane this afternoon (Thursday) following a two-car collision near Ross-on-Wye. The Highways Agency sealed off a lane near junction four shortly after 2.30pm to clear debris from the road surface. No injuries have

  • Peter Manders Herefordshire Scene

    BROMYARD is a former market town in north-east Herefordshire, near the border with Worcestershire on the A44. The town is bypassed by the main road, and has many old and interesting buildings, especially in the High Street and Market Square, including

  • Author’s journey to rediscover county woman airbrushed

    "SHE was elegantly dressed in black satin, Queen Elizabeth's livery for her personal servants, but her dignified demeanour and the manner of her reception showed that she was far more important than a mere servant." This is Blanche Parry, a Golden Valley

  • Open door policy needs a rethink

    I, TOO, have walked around the city centre and wondered at the open doors, allowing the heat to come out of the stores. I thought it totally stupid until I went into one of these shops, namely the O2 Phone Shop and wandered around the store. It was

  • Will this be ‘our’ year?

    WILL 2008 be the year for Herefordshire health services? Cut the Cancer Misery Miles' campaigners Allan and Angela Lloyd certainly hope so, with the news that a radiotherapy service could be provided for the county. Backed by hundreds of letters from

  • Green is great but needs some thought

    WHILE reduction in any form has to be applauded, I have often wondered if plastic bags represent the greatest threat to our planet's future, and indeed that some alternatives mooted have been sufficiently challenged to represent any better environmental

  • National Grid worker honoured

    NATIONAL Grid worker Paul Jones has been recognised in the New Year Honours for his efforts during the summer's devastating floods. Mr Jones, who is 42 and from Tupsley, Hereford, spent almost two days in Ludlow in late June making sure the area

  • Bag it in jute for the best solution

    THE news that Hay-on-Wye aims to become Britain's latest plastic bag-free town was heartwarming. Now that the town has rid itself of pesky plastic carriers, shoppers can turn to reusable shopping bags that are sturdy enough to last for years and can

  • Sensible solutions to an AA-size problem

    LIKE most of the residents of our beautiful county, I try to be as green' as possible - especially when it comes to waste disposal. I applaud the efforts our council has made in providing recycling centres around the city and the recycling collection

  • Eat less meat to save the planet

    HE most effective way to save our planet is to eat less meat. The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation state the impact of animal farming is greater than that of the transportation sector worldwide - air, sea and land combined. A vegan diet uses one-fifth

  • Environment is the new religion

    YOU find room on the correspondence page, where some local newspapers used to have a sermon or thought for the week, for a series of exhortations from the Bulmer Foundation. They tend to confirm my impression that "environmental issues" have replaced

  • SPeAR sparks pupils’ green imaginations

    YOUNGSTERS around the county are turning taps off after a pioneering arts project taught them to be more eco-friendly. The pledge was the most popular from school pupils asked to think about a new "footprint" for life following an eco-friendly interactive

  • Stevie G’s a real hero for Daniel

    TO football fans, your favourite player scoring a 90th minute winner on Boxing Day sounds like the perfect Christmas present. But imagine if you have just met your hero, had a kick-about before the game and even scored a penalty at half-time - because

  • ‘It was love at first sight’

    MOTOR-mad Peter Hingston's new book signals the end of a project more than 20 years in the making. The Hereford author spent three-and-a-half years researching The Enthusiasts' Guide to Buying a Classic British Sports Car, after being sparked by a love

  • Academy’s first head is revealed

    THE man who will head Herefordshire's first ever academy has been named. John Sheppard, who is head of Wyebridge Sports College, will front the venture, which will replace the existing Wyebridge College. "We are utterly delighted with the appointment

  • Hereford breastfeeding project needs help to survive

    HEREFORD'S MP Paul Keetch has been asked to help save a breastfeeding project which has been gaining ground in the southWye area of the city. The plea for support has come from Laura McCarthy, tutor of psychology at Hereford Sixth Form College,

  • Brave Ben Braggins gift from rugby stars

    RUGBY-mad Ben Braggins got a Christmas present he will never forget when a shirt arrived at his Herefordshire home - signed by England's entireWorld Cup squad. Ten-year-old Ben, who has spent most of his life in and out of hospital battling kidney

  • Thousands turn out in support of hunts

    THERE was a mood of defiance across Herefordshire as thousands of people gathered in market towns and villages to support the festive hunts. Many of those attending said there were now more followers than when the ban on hunting with hounds was introduced

  • Help for homeless

    A HEREFORD good cause has thanked the public for its generosity over the festive season. Hereford Open Door provided the city's homeless and destitute with breakfast and lunch throughout late December. The programme, which operates from St Peter's

  • Assault in Hay-on-Wye

    DYFED-Powys police are investigating a New Year's Day assault and break-in at a house in Hay-on-Wye. A resident was assaulted during the burglary at Carlesgate between 7.30am and 9am. It is thought several people were involved, while a vehicle parked

  • Cruise aims to help lifeboats

    A COUNTY estate agent partially disabled in a spinal operation three years ago is taking his motor boat around the British Isles for charity - and anyone can join the cruise. Nick Craddock, whose company has four offices in Herefordshire, is inviting

  • Six points for United from two holiday away victories

    Bradford City 1 Hereford United 3 HEREFORD maintained their remarkable form on the road with their eighth away win of the campaign, writes RICHARD PRIME. It was the Bulls' first league double of the season, completed in front of the biggest crowd

  • Sales pull in bargain hunters

    HEREFORDSHIRE'S shops reported a busy start to the sales, with customers eager to grab some post-Christmas bargains. Cold weather, traffic buildups and the lure of the internet failed to keep shoppers away from the county's stores. The city's

  • Stalemate at Edgar Street but Bulls hold second place

    Hereford United 0 Notts County 0 HEREFORD disappointingly failed to build on their two excellent Holiday away wins in front of the biggest Edgar Street League 2 crowd of the season on New Year's Day. The Bulls failed to break through a solid County

  • Bishop’s quartet celebrate national honours

    FOUR young sports stars from the Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School have proved their worth at international level during 2007. Kate Bishop and Olivia Major were selected to play for the England Rounders Squad - it made a double honour for Olivia who

  • The Sporting Year ~ Looking back on 2007

    JANUARY. HEREFORD swimmer Otto Putland won the Midlander of the Year 2006 award after throwing his weight behind raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust Laurie Engel Fund. Darts star Terry Jenkins reached the quarter-finals of the Ladbrokes.com World

  • Plans for new church hall

    PLANS are on display for a new church hall at one of the most recognisable buildings in the county. The updated plans for St Mary's Parish Church, in Ross-on-Wye, have taken into account the shape of the windows and walls, the church entrance

  • Trio earn contract extensions

    THREE young Hereford United players have had their contracts extended until the end of the season. Striker Marcus Palmer and midfielders Jordan Fitzpatrick and Sam Gwynne will all now remain at Edgar Street until at least the end of the season. Local

  • Westfields v Tipton Town

    1. JON PUGH 2. TERRY GREEN 3. MARK HIBBARD 4. PAUL PRICE 5. TOM SPAREY 6. ALEX HUNT 7. JAMIE CUSS 8. ASHLEY DAY 9. SHAUN PRINCE 10. JAMIE EDWARDS 11. CHRIS JEFFERSON 12. TOM HARDING 14. PAUL ALLAM 15. SIMON

  • Ross charity to fold

    A ROSS-ON-WYE charity is to fold due to a lack of support, six years after it set out to improve art and music facilities for youngsters in the town. Herefordshire Council is now negotiating the future of the Ross Creative Learning Centre to ensure

  • Residents urged to give blood

    HEREFORDSHIRE residents are being urged to give blood next week. The National Blood Service is holding a blood donor session at the Three Counties Hotel on Belmont Road from 1pm - 3.30pm, and 4.30pm - 7pm on Tuesday, January 8. To book an appointment