Archive

  • Draw made for HFA County Challenge Cup semi-final

    THE semi-final of the HFA County Challenge Cup will see Westfields host the winner of Ewyas Harold against Kingstone. The other tie will see Pegasus Juniors host either Lads Club or Bartestree. Dates for both ties are yet to be confirmed. The

  • Baker puts name on shield for second time

    THE sport of bridge is very much alive in the county with participation levels remaining strong. Ross Bridge Club is one of those clubs, with over 135 members, they have continued to enjoy another year of duplicate bridge with good attendances at

  • Minor injuries sustained in crash near Monkland

    TWO people sustained minor injuries in a crash near Monkland. Fire crews from Kingsland and Leominster were sent to the crash at the junction of the A44 and A4110 at 11.40am today. The ambulance service were called just before 11.30am to reports

  • A wealth of history in Weobley

    A SIMPLE but stunning view from inside Weobley church is our picture of the day, taken by Camera Club member Catherine Turner-Joll. Although the current building dates to the 13th century, evidence from the Domesday Book of 1086 points to there

  • Three Counties Farming Awards' official launch

    THE Three Counties Farming Awards were officially launched today... appropriately at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern. The awards aim to celebrate the achievements of the industry in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

  • Conservation project reinstates sandstone trough

    CONSERVATION of the stone water trough built at Talycoed, Llantilio Crossenny in the 1880s by renowned Monmouthshire historian Sir Joseph Bradney is the tenth project successfully completed by local buildings preservation charity, the Village Alive

  • Thousands of illegal cigarettes seized during three raids

    SHOP raids in Herefordshire have uncovered thousands of illegal foreign non UK-duty and counterfeit cigarettes. The latest raid at Europe Quality Food store on Brookend Street, Ross-on-Wye on Saturday discovered approximately 31,000 illegal cigarettes

  • Do you know a good cause in Herefordshire that needs money?

    DO you know a charity or community group in need of money? We may be able to help. The Hereford Times has teamed up with the Herefordshire Community Foundation to seek out good causes in need of funds.  We want to hear from anyone doing work

  • Dog owner believes pet picked up drugs from Hereford street

    A DOG owner has described the horrifying moment she believed her pet ingested drugs picked up from the street. Emily Roper has two whippets and a greyhound cross called Brinley, Blue and Santos. Her mum, Jayne, was walking the three dogs in the

  • Man accused of travel agent robbery appears in court

    A MAN has appeared in court charged with the robbery of a Ross-on-Wye travel agents. Lloyd Kieren Jones, 38, appeared at Hereford Magistrates Court via a video link from HM Prison Berwyn. The charge was put to him that on February 17 last year

  • Men threatened to jump from city bridge

    TWO men were taken to hospital after threatening to jump into the River Wye last night. The fire service said that a Hereford fire crew and the brigade's rescue boat were called to the scene just after 10.15pm on January 9 following concerns for

  • WASSAIL, MORRIS DANCING AND MUMMER’S PLAY

    Please join us for an evening of ‘good health’, which is our modern translation of the Anglo-Saxon word Wassail, Meet in the Red Lion car park at 6.30pm on Saturday 19th January.  We will light torches and proceed to the orchard to perform the ceremony

  • BREDWARDINE ART GROUP in January

    The art group is moving studio through January and February.  We are still meeting on Fridays between 1pm and 4pm but we are relocating to Staunton Village Hall.  January dates are 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.  Bring your own materials to the Friday sessions

  • ST ANDREW’S 100 CLUB DRAW: January Results

    The Friends of St Andrew’s 100 Club draw took place in the Red Lion Inn on Thursday, January 3rd.  Maia Faux won first prize of £100 with ticket number 3.Second prize of £50 was won by Patrick and Kath Dyke with ticket number 100. Nigel Sellar won

  • Conditional discharge for son who damaged parents' home

    A 21-YEAR-old appeared in court after he damaged part of his parents' home. Jacob Robertson of Redhill Avenue, Hereford pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property valued under £5,000. Nicola Ritchie, prosecuting at Hereford Magistrates Court

  • Police release CCTV footage after jewellery stolen from shop

    POLICE have released CCTV images of a woman that officers would like to speak to in connection with a theft at a Hereford shop. Officers said that a ring was stolen from Widemarsh Street shop, Printer and Tailor, on December 17 and it is believed

  • Mills returns to city to score goals and lift silverware

    MARKSMAN John Mills aims to fire Westfields to promotion and hopes to lift silverware at Edgar Street again come the end of the season. The 28-year-old, who netted 140 goals in three seasons for Hereford FC, has moved across the city and signed

  • This week's sports fixtures

    THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 FOOTBALL MIDLAND FLOODLIT YOUTH LEAGUE Southern Division Bromyard Town v Slimbridge SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 FOOTBALL Buildbase FA Trophy Second Round Hereford v Brackley Town MIDLANDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE

  • Reader's letter: 'old' city refurbishment

    It is with some concern that I read that Hereford Council is considering embarking upon a refurbishment of the 'old' City Centre. Not so much the idea itself, but the fact that the Council has once again suggested that the plans will go out for consultation

  • Former serviceman sentenced for shop thefts

    A FORMER serviceman suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder has been given another chance by magistrates. Jason Wargen of Pow Green, Bosbury, Ledbury was given a conditional discharge at Hereford Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to