THE PAIRING of John Mills and Joe Loveys have been crowned County Pairs Champions in the final short mat bowls competition of the season. An entry of 24 teams played in eight round robin groups leading to a main knockout competition and a plate
PUPILS at John Kyrle High School recently competed against the best in the region at the West Midlands Schools Trampolining Competition. Amelie Welsby, James Flitton and Ellie Beare who are all year seven students travelled to Cannock to take part
A HEREFORDSHIRE author's latest book digs beneath the surface to discover the lesser-known history of Hereford. Secret Hereford, by local author David Phelps, delves deep into the history of the city, which began with the establishment of the Saxon
THE Hereford Times has handed a boost to a Hereford cancer therapy charity. Editor John Wilson presented £1,475 to Breast Cancer Haven in St Owen's Street, Hereford. They money came from the Gannett Foundation, the charitable arm of Gannett,
LEWIS Parkes kicked the winning penalty as Luctonians Colts progressed in the National Cup thanks to a 3-0 victory over Bath. Solid defensive displays from both sides kept the score down but Parkes was able to kick the winning points. The Colts
GREYHOUND took a vital victory in their bid to beat the Midlands 4 West (South) relegation battle by seeing off basement side Redditch 32-14. Under new manager Darren Turner the hosts were always in charge kicking early points and keeping the scoreboard
A top-performing primary school in Herefordshire has been singled out for praise by the government's education and schools ministers. Weobley Primary School is among the top 3% in the country when it comes to progress results for pupils between
TRAINING sessions are underway looking for the next young football star. The Mini Messi club is run by Toros FC at their home at Belmont Abbey each Sunday morning. Children aged from four to eight are invited down from 9am to 10.30am and just
A RURAL pub could soon be turned into housing. A planning application was this week submitted to turn the Fir Tree Inn at Much Cowarne into five homes. The pub, which stands on the main Hereford to Worcester road, has been closed for a number
A SKITTLES match was temporarily halted after allegations of cheating were made. Richmond Lions were hosting Westend in the Division Two clash when tempers frayed. The Hereford Times has been told that Westend accused their opponents
A BILL of £5,000 has been given to a man for damaging a protected tree. Hereford Magistrates Court was told that Roy Albert Harrison wanted to cut the lime tree down to clear his land for a housing project. The 78-year-old from Lugwardine
FOOTBALL NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Leamington 2 Hereford FC 2 (James Waite, Tom Owen-Evans) MIDLANDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE Division Three FC Shush v Bartestree WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Premier Division Hereford Lads Club P Haughmond
Deadly venomous snakes, a beaded lizard and a zebra, are among the dangerous and wild animals local residents have asked permission to keep in the county. Herefordshire Council has granted all three dangerous wild animal licence applications it
STRIKER James Waite has been suspended for three matches after being sent off during Saturday’s 2-2 draw. The elbow to his opponent was classed as ‘serious foul play’ leading to the suspension. Waite, who has scored two goals in two appearances
VETERAN skier Colin Tucker is continuing to prove that age isn't a barrier as he challenges the best in the world. The 72-year-old is riding high in the overall FIS Alpine Masters World Cup this year in fourth place overall with just under half
A major redevelopment project in Hereford has been shortlisted in the UK Housing Awards this year. The regeneration of The Oval was the most ambitious scheme ever carried out by Herefordshire Housing, and it is shortlisted for the Neighbourhood
Fourteen companies took part in a speed dating-style careers discussion morning at the Hereford Academy. The mixture of local and national firms spoke to Year 9 students about what they can offer students when they leave at the end of Year 11.
COULD it have been down to auto correct? Whatever caused the mistake on the road sign, it is certainly bringing a smile to the faces of drivers stuck by the roadworks on the edge of Hereford. The busy junction where Roman Road meets
FLOOD gates have been closed in Marden and flood alerts remain in force across the county following heavy rainfall. In a tweet accompanying a picture of a motorist in difficulty in floodwater near the village, Hereford Highways said: "Flood gates
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HEREFORD captain Josh Gowling was disappointed that his side conceded both goals from second ball during their 2-2 draw with Leamington. Despite having to play with 10 men for the final 30 minutes Hereford hung onto their one goal lead until the
HEREFORD Triathlon Club took over the voluntary roles at this week's Hereford Parkrun which was another successful Saturday morning event. Pictures by Hereford Triathlon Club.
A DRIVING instructor is not going to prison despite admitting an attempt to sexually communicate with a child. Paul Swift, of Ryelands Street, Whitecross, Hereford, was caught trying to talk to a 11-year-old girl on the internet as part of a police
HEALTH officers have rejected analysis which suggests more than 10,000 people could be waiting longer than four hours to be seen at Hereford County Hospital in three years’ time. Not-for-profit campaign group 38 Degrees has looked at trends in waiting
