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  • Runners prepare for Credenhill Canter

    RUNNERS will be competing around the bridleways and woods of Credenhill next month while raising money for charity. The Credenhill Canter takes place on August 26 and will see competitors race for 10 kilometres while raising funds for Hereford Special

  • Hereford family's hire car stranded at sea

    A FAMILY of four from Hereford had a lucky escape after they became stranded on rocks at sea and their hire car was swamped by the tide. Video footage shows their stranded hire car trapped in the sea by the incoming tide, at Brean Down in Somerset

  • Bishop's class of 2018 celebrate prom

    YEAR 11 pupils at Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School celebrated the end of the school year at their prom on Friday, July 6. A large crowd of proud parents, teachers, staff, carers, family and friends cheered on the pupils as they made a red carpet

  • Man safe after threatening to jump out of window

    A MAN in his 20s has been taken to hospital after a witness said he threatened to jump out of a window in a Hereford street. Police and the ambulance service were called this lunchtime to Widemarsh Street. Witness Matt Bethell said the man

  • Public drop-in session for university in Hereford

    MEMBERS of the public are invited to find out more about the upcoming university in Hereford at a drop-in session later this month. Visitors will be able to get a better idea of what one of the proposed learning buildings for the New Model in Technology

  • Provisional outcomes for Sats well above the national average

    PROVISIONAL results for the county’s primary schools and academies in national curriculum tests, often known as Sats, are well above the national average for the first time. The percentage of students in Herefordshire achieving the expected standard

  • Hereford man's death linked to asbestos exposure

    A HEREFORD man died as a result of industrial disease, an inquest has heard. Tracy Godsall died on February 10 at his home in Cross Keys, Hereford, following a lung cancer diagnosis last year. The inquest heard that Mr Godsall died peacefully

  • Top 10 finish for county duo at English Schools National

    DESPITE being relatively new to athletics two budding stars from Herefordshire came away with top 10 placings at the English Schools National Track & Field Championships. Dylan Menhennet (John Kyrle HS) and Mandras Kyeremeh (Bishop of Hereford

  • Children's soccer schools for holiday period

    WITH the summer holidays looming for children across the county United in the Community are hosting a range of football schools for six weeks through July and August. Designed for children aged from five to 12 years old the Summer Soccer Schools

  • Little Hereford home with heritage

    The Oaklands Little Hereford Tenbury Wells Agent: Balfours Offers: £525,000 Call: 01584 707100 AN idyllic and rare opportunity in a sought after area presents itself as a Grade II listed home with heritage, three miles from Tenbury

  • GALLERY: Westfields get pre-season underway with first trophy

    WESTFIELDS lifted their first silverware of 2018/19 as they got their pre-season campaign underway with a 3-0 victory over Pegasus Juniors in the Dennis Hartland Memorial Trophy. Fields, who have been in training for several weeks, took a 30th minute

  • Scooter rider in hospital after fall

    A MAN was taken to hospital yesterday after falling from a scooter. An ambulance was called to the scene on Aylestone Hill near to Moorland Avenue. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 4.10pm to reports

  • PICTURES: Wheelie Big Cycle adds 100 mile route

    HUNDREDS of cyclists - and an intergalactic hero - broke new ground on Sunday while raising thousands of pounds for St Michael’s Hospice. Fundraisers were the first to try four new routes during this year’s Wheelie Big Cycle, an annual ride organised

  • Fownhope search for new manager

    FOWNHOPE are looking for a first manager as they prepare for their Herefordshire County League campaign. Anybody interested should contact Simon Phillips on 07775761741.

  • Top development opportunity in Whitestone

    South Bank Whitestone Hereford Agent: Andrew Morris Guide price: £100,000 Call: 01432 266775 ANDREW Morris Estate Agents are pleased to present a three bedroom semi-detached property for sale by public auction on Friday, July 27.

  • Incentives needed to attract and retain social care workers

    COUNCIL employment chiefs have recommended an incentive of up to £20,000 which could help fill 21 social worker vacancies. There are currently 21 vacancies out of 74 children’s social worker positions at Herefordshire Council which are being filled

  • How this beautiful boat revitalised garden

    THIS little boat's sailing days may be over, but people still like the cut of its jib! It is brightly painted and teems with pretty flowers. And at its helm is a delightful scarecrow skipper. Yet just 18 months ago the boat was rotting

  • Kiddy youngsters set to showcase talents at Wellington

    BUDDING stars are set to showcase their talents as Wellington search for match fitness against Kidderminster Harriers under-23 side on Thursday 7.30pm. A strong side could start for Kiddy at Wellington as their youngsters look to impress enough

  • Inner Wheel Club welcomes new president

    LIZ Hodgkinson is the new president of the Inner Wheel Club of Hereford Wye Valley, part of a worldwide women's organisation which promotes friendship, personal service and fosters international understanding. This is the second time Liz has been

  • Seaside comes to Llanwarne at the annual fete

    LLANWARNE village held their annual summer fete on July 7. Themed as a seaside resort, the many visitors enjoyed all the fun of the beach. Following the fancy dress competition they were able to enjoy a large sand pit and sandcastle competition

  • Leominster pub unveils refurbishment at launch party

    A POPUlAR Leominster pub threw open its doors to the community to celebrate its relaunch. The Chequers Inn, a Wye Valley Brewery pub, was relaunched on Saturday, July 14, following two years of refurbishments. The Grade II listed pub has been