KINGTON recorded a 4-2 win over Knighton in their first KBS Mid-Wales League game of the season. Knighton struggled to keep up with the Joneses - Catherine and Karon Jones scored three of Kington’s goals. Catherine Jones put Kington 1-0 ahead and she
A HEREFORDSHIRE teenager who crashed his car during a drunken late night drive, killing his best friend, has been locked up for more than five years. Charles Bennett, 17 at the time, and of Gruneisen Street in Whitecross, was almost twice the drink-drive
DR Graham Gardner's letter (October 3), in which he claims that “recent letters fingering the EU as the main culprit for post office closures and changes to letter pricing are grossly misleading”, will hardly enhance his reputation as a research fellow
AFTER struggling in the league, a much-changed Fownhope side pulled off a surprise victory in the first round of the Hereford Times Herefordshire League Journal Cup. They beat Lads Club 2-1 at the County Ground. Fownhope started well, beating a lethargic
AS chairman of Hereford Musical Theatre Company I wonder if I may highlight to your readers our forthcoming production at The Courtyard of the contemporary musical Thoroughly Modern Milly, which will open on Friday, October 24, and run until Saturday,
I ARRIVED at Worcester Shrub Hill station from Paddington on the train that arrived at 18.07. The London train was actually a couple of minutes early and, as I arrived, there was a train on the other platform. I wondered whether it was a train to
by JOHN WESLEY. I consider myself fortunate to have access to a friend’s small private lake, which has remained largely unchanged for many years. Surrounded by mixed woodland, it provides a tranquil setting and the opportunity to observe an unspoiled
BULMERS has recognised the contributions of local and national contractors by hosting its first Contractor Awards – and all three prizes went to long-serving Hereford-based companies. Folbigg Fabrications received the gold award, KGD Industrial Services
A HEREFORD company has taken delivery of new machinery that it hopes will help it continue to flourish. TJ Crump Oakwrights Ltd has bought its second Hundegger K2 beam processing machine, believed to be the most advanced the German manufacturer has
Knighton VINTAGE SPORTS CAR EVENT – Over last weekend residents of the Knighton and Presteigne area had a chance to see lots of vintage sports cars taking part in the Welsh Weekend organised by the Vintage Sports Car Club. On the Sunday hundreds of spectators
AN era draws to a close this month as the Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire steps down after 31 years service. More than 2,000 people gathered in Hereford Cathedral last Sunday to mark the retirement of Sir Thomas and Lady Dunne. Sir Thomas, of Gatley
WESTSIDE secured a third consecutive win with a 47-42 victory over Warwickshire side Henley. The game was fast and physical at the outset with Henley’s GS having to come off after five minutes following a fall during play. This unsettled Henley and
A BONFIRE party is to be held in Hereford to promote the public use of Aylestone Park. The party will take place at the park tomorrow (Saturday) from 5pm until 10pm and will feature live entertainment from local band Brandon Steep, fire jugglers, a puppet
A MISSING woman has been found safe and well. Police said that Madeline Goodier, 60, who was seen in the Mathon Road area of Colwall this morning had gone for a walk and didn't know the area very well.
A FORMER Herefordshire detective has been cleared of sexually assaulting and attempting to kidnap a 13-year-old girl. The jury of seven women and four men today took less than two hours to unanimously find Geoffrey Alan Gough not guilty of one charge
HEREFORD was tickled pink last week as firms joined the fight against breast cancer. Hundreds of people showed their support for Breast Cancer Haven last Friday by taking part in Pink Day. Students and workers ditched their uniforms
POLICE are trying to trace a missing person who was last seen in Colwall this morning. Madeline Goodier, 60, was last seen in the Mathon Road area of Colwall at 9am this morning. She is described as being white, five feet six inches tall and was wearing
A FORMER Herefordshire detective has been cleared of sexually assaulting and attempting to kidnap a 13-year-old girl. The jury of seven women and four men today took less than two hours to unanimously find Geoffrey Alan Gough not guilty of
Hereford United Youth 0 Bournemouth 1 A GOAL in the first minute of the second half sentenced Hereford to a narrow defeat in their final match in the Puma Youth Alliance Cup. Hereford created the first opportunity in the 13th minute when a Jimmy
Wellington 2 Goodrich 0. TWO goals from Will Perkins gave Wellington a comfortable win over 10-man Goodrich in the FTL Futbol West Midlands League Premier Division. Perkins scored twice from free-kicks – the first on the stroke of half-time after
Broadstreet 19 pts Luctonians 22 AN injury-time try from debutant South African centre Leon Mells was enough for Luctonians to steal victory. The win helps the Kingsland club to maintain their position at the top of Midlands 1 league table. Penalties
HEREFORDSHIRE Council is planning to bid for Lottery funding to display Roman remains in Ross-on-Wye. The remains were discovered at The Prospect in Ross during works to repair a listed wall following its partial collapse. Excavations revealed the
COLIN Barnes captained Herefordshire A in an away match against Oxfordshire A but was unable to lead his side to success. A slow start in the morning session left Herefordshire with a 12-point deficit to make up and in the afternoon session their captain
HEREFORD 2nd suffered a 1-0 defeat at Wootton Bassett 2nd in Severn Division 1 of the West Clubs’ Women’s League. Hereford’s best chance of the first half fell to Maria Love who ran on to a measured pass from Ruth Powell but was denied by the Wootton
CARS owned by Princess Anne and an Oscar-nominated Herefordshire screenwriter are going under the hammer in Leominster. Brightwells are auctioning more than 120 classic cars and motorcycles including a 1988 Middlebridge Scimitar once owned by the Princess
FIRE crews were called to two house fires in Herefordshire yesterday. The first turned out to be a small kitchen fire in Farringdon Way, Hereford. Two city crews put out the fire at about 2pm and spent an hour and a half tidying up. Firefighters from
HEREFORDSHIRE councillors could face the axe by taking democracy into the classroom. A cross-party group of six councillors are facing their toughest audience yet in “I’m a councillor, get me out of here”. Members will be grilled by students at several
A PENSIONER was rescued from his bedroom by firefighters yesterday. Alec Mackie, for the fire service, said the “elderly gentleman” was rescued from his room in sheltered housing in Walmer Street, Hereford.
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a person from a car after a collision on the A49 yesterday. Crews were called to Moreton-on-Lugg at around 3pm following the accident, which involved two vehicles.
THE storm clouds of recession may be hanging over the county but the spirit of enterprise is alive and well in Herefordshire. The county was elected as runner-up in the final of Enterprise Britain last night at a reception at 11 Downing Street. Robert
A DRIVER killed in a road accident near Bromyard was nearly three times the drink-drive limit, an inquest heard. Simon Phillips, from Bredenbury, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A44 on December 18 after his Peugeot 405 veered into
LEOMINSTER Age Concern and District's annual ‘Big Draw’, which raised more than £150, took place at the charity's AGM. The winner of the first prize, an animal-themed quilt made and donated by The Age Concern Craft Group, was Dan Archer. Agnes Jones
