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  • Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright on why local news is vital

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright writes a message to readers about the importance of supporting local newspapers THERE has never been more ways to access the news. But newspapers – accountable, properly researched journalism, paid for by the cover

  • Table topping Scrumpy Boys remain unbeaten

    HEREFORD Scrumpy Boys continued their dominance in the HFA Walking Football League by making it four wins from four. After finishing runners up last year to Leominster, the Hereford side got revenge by beating them 1-0 last weekend with Martin Brooks

  • Starke hopes to get season off to flying start in France

    SPEEDWAY star Paul Starke is starting his season in France as he tests his equipment and fitness ahead of a packed season of racing. Starke, from Glewstone, near Ross-on-Wye, has been called up to join French team Lamothe in a series of meetings

  • Heart-warming legacy of the Herefordshire lad who made good

    ALMOST 100 years ago Charles Saunders, born in a humble labourer's cottage in St Weonard's, near Hereford, left Britain for a new life in America. He prospered there and built a successful business with his wife Anna. But he was always appreciated

  • It's for the birds - and it's very popular

    A FARM shop was overwhelmed when it organised a nest box painting event. Launched in 1997, National Nest Box Week aims to encourage people to put up nest boxes in their garden for the conservation of breeding birds and wildlife. For this year's

  • Behind the scenes with Jason Donovan

    Star of stage and screen, Jason Donovan will be sharing tales about His Amazing Midlife Crisis at The Courtyard. Celebrating his 50th birthday and with a wealth of tantalising tales under his belt, this autobiographical show will zigzag back and

  • Woman taken to hospital after car overturns

    A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after her car overturned near Leintwardine. "We were called by police to a report of an overturned car on the A4113 near The Jolly Frog pub just after 2pm today," an ambulance service spokeswoman said. "One

  • Fans given chance to play in Purdie's testimonial match

    HEREFORD fans have been given the chance to play in Rob Purdie's testimonial match. A Hereford FC XI side will take on a Hereford United XI side at Edgar Street on Sunday, May 12. The details of the teams are yet to be released but the two captains

  • Youngsters design new-look Hereford city centre

    YOUNGSTERS have had their say on what Hereford city centre should look like in the future. Twelve young people took on the role of local government officers as part of a council takeover day and part of the challenge was coming up with ideas for

  • Hereford choir hunt

    Boys aged 6 to 8 who enjoy singing are being invited to join Hereford Cathedral for a morning to discover what life is like as a cathedral chorister. The Chorister Open Morning takes place on Saturday 9 March from 9.30 am to 12 noon to give boys

  • County players look to impress in u20s championships

    A HOST of county players will make their first appearance in the Jason Leonard Under-20s County Championship this Sunday. North Midlands Under-20s will field a new-look side when they open against Notts, Lincs & Derbyshire at Bournville’s Avery

  • Suspicious incident prompts information plea

    A SUSPICIOUS incident in a Hereford play park has sparked a police appeal for information Two men were found to be dismantling a bike in a play park in Hereford at 1am on February 13. Police suspect that the black and grey Cube Aim SL bike is

  • Herefordshire councillor to stand as MP

    A Herefordshire county councillor is standing to be MP in a constituency more than 50 miles away. Kings Acre ward councillor Stuart Anderson has been selected as the Conservative Party parliamentary candidate for Wolverhampton South West.

  • Lloyd recalled by Cheltenham Town again

    LOANEE striker George Lloyd has returned back to parent club Cheltenham Town after being recalled for the second time this season. The 19-year-old from Gloucester first arrived at Edgar Street in October and made 12 league appearances scoring twice

  • Lucs let off after letting lead slip

    LUCTONIANS almost threw away their play-off hopes after surrendering a 26-point half-time lead to narrowly beat Bournville 29-27. Playing on a fast artificial surface the Lucs used their speed to devastating effect in the first half with Will Burton

  • Air ambulance called to crash scene

    SERIOUS injuries were caused in a two-vehicle crash yesterday. Fire appliances from Kingsland and Leintwardine Fire Stations were called to the scene of the crash on the A4110 near Wigmore at 7.31am yesterday. Fire crews released a person trapped

  • How digital technology can boost your business

    Drones, virtual reality, smartphone film-making and cyber security were just a few of the subjects at an event to help local businesses boost their knowledge of digital technologies. Around 45 sole traders and small business owners attended the

  • Plans to demolish school swimming pool block

    EDUCATION leaders have submitted plans to demolish a redundant swimming pool block at a county school to expand its car park. Herefordshire Council has asked itself permission to knock down the pool at Ashfield Park Primary School in Ross-on-Wye

  • Delightful family home in popular location

    258 Kings Acre Road Hereford Agent: Sunderlands Offers: £469,950 Call: 01432 356161 AN appealing detached spacious home, being individually designed to form beautiful family accommodation. Set just off Kings Acre Road, a popular

  • Duathlon endurance event to climb Pen Y Fan

    A NEW ENDURANCE race starting in Hereford will see competitors from across the UK cycle from Hereford, to Pen Y Fan before walking up the 866-metre climb and then returning to the city on bike. It is the first time the 'Across the Border' event

  • Fire crews rescue elderly driver

    FIREFIGHTERS were called to rescue an elderly driver after their car overturned yesterday. Crews from Kingsland and Leintwardine Fire Stations were called to reports of a car on its roof at the junction of the A4110 and the B4530 north of Adforton

  • Plans to redevelop former timber mills

    DEVELOPERS are seeking permission to build houses on the site of a former timber mill. Applicant Haywood Homes Ltd has asked Herefordshire Council permission to build five detached homes at Sallie’s Mill on Newchurch Road, Kinnersley. Residents

  • Lacy battle to Bowl final despite finishing with 10 men

    LEDBURY Town will be hoping that last season's HFA Charity Bowl's final defeat is behind them when they face Holme Lacy at Allpay Park for the trophy later this season. Lacy finished their semi-final clash with 10 men in the final 30 minutes but

  • County's children's services are improving, say inspectors

    OFSTED inspectors have praised improvements in the county’s children’s services provision after a recent visit to Herefordshire Council. Inspectors reviewed the council’s arrangements for receiving referrals about children who may be in need or