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
DR Pradeep Balbir Khanna, consultant physician, care of the elderly, and chief of staff for community services with Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust has also been appointed MBE for his services to medicine. He has been based at Abergavenny's Nevill
COUNTRYSIDE figures have launched a petition in a bid to halt climate change. The Golden Valley Environment Group (GVEG) believes targets set in the UK Climate Change Bill are not ambitious enough and that carbon reduction targets of 60% by 2050
A MAN has died following a collision in Hereford this morning. The collision, which involved a Rover 25 and a Skoda Fabia, happened at around 11.10am in Lichfield Avenue, Tupsley. The driver of one vehicle was taken to hospital where he later died.
A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital following an accident in Holmer Road, Hereford. The bike came into collision with a car outside B&Q at 4pm this afternoon (Monday). The driver's injuries are not thought to be serious.
A NEWPORT man, who was adopted as a youngster, has appealed to Hereford Times readers to help find his sister. Gerald Finch was born on January 1, 1947 before he was adopted and changed his name to Jefferies. He is asking for help in tracking
Thank you to everyone who contributed to and helped at the Christmas Fair. There were so many really good items to buy, which enabled us to raise at £750. The Christmas Tree Sales generated another £415, putting our total taking for the event at £1,165
Just a reminder that the Village Hall Committee is planning a Wassail and Quiz Evening on Friday, January 11th, 2008. Plan to meet in the Orchard opposite the Red Lion at 6.30pm. Then plan to participate in the Quiz Night immediately following the Wassail
Crafta Webb, the 'Lost Hamlet' local community movie, has become a big part of our lives in Bredwardine and Brobury. The premiere of the Crafta Webb film was well attended in November. The project really brought the villagers together. As a result,
How big are your "Carbon Feet"? What is Carbon Footprinting? How does it effect you? The Golden Valley Environmental Group will host a discussion on 'How to Calculate Your Carbon Foot' on Thursday, January 17, 2008 in the GV Community Centre. Dr Ashley
"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
A BAN on visitors to all wards at Hereford County Hospital remains in force today. Special arrangements are being made for families of those seriously ill, expectant parents and parents and guardians of children. Managers are currently meeting to
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
Hereford United's prize if they beat Tranmere Rovers in their FA Cup third round replay is a plum home tie with Championship team Cardiff City.
A FORMER England footballer has visited Whitecross High School to inspire pupils to take up sport. Andy Sinton, who also starred for Queens Park Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur, was greeted by 40 students before chairing a question and answer session
HEREFORDSHIRE from the past to the present is featured in a special map collection. Cassini Publishing has released a Past and Present Herefordshire collection, with four Ordnance Survey (OS) maps in one, each profiling the changes the county has
A SPECIES of plant thought to be extinct has been found in Herefordshire almost a decade after it was last sighted. The Golden Eye Lichen, a form of lichen last seen in the south of England, has reappeared at a secret location. Last found in a
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
TWO county entrepreneurs have been taken on board the ESG development. The board of directors of ESG Herefordshire have welcomed Jane Preston, managing director of Riverside Training in Hereford and Glenn Jones, owner of Pearl Lake caravan park
RICHARD Jonothan Barber (also known as Chris), from Monmouthshire, has been appointed an MBE in the New Year Honours list for services to the community and tourist industry in South Wales. The former chief countryside warden with Gwent County
HEREFORD United's FA Cup third round replay with Tranmere Rovers will take place at Edgar Street on Wednesday, January 16, kick-off 7.45pm. The Bulls have, meanwhile, confirmed that Liverpool full-back Robbie Threlfall will remain on loan at Edgar Street
A COUNTY school has been shut this morning because of a power failure. Pupils at Kingsland Primary School, near Leominster, were expecting to return today (Monday) following the Christmas break. More details to follow.
A TRIP to the set of top soap Eastenders is being planned for Samantha Barrington - the nine-year-old girl who is recovering from a life threatening illness. It is her wish to meet the stars in the Queen Vic in Walford and it will be granted in
