ROSS bowlers took their third victory in four years at the Bromyard Triples. The final short mat bowls competition of the season was held recently at the Larruperz Centre in Ross. The 16 teams, from 10 clubs, competed initially in four round
KARATE fighters from Hereford took five medals from five categories entered at the recent Tipton Open. The Combat Academy Karate may have only been a small one, but their effort and achievement was huge. With only four fighters this time out
BORN from an idea hatched over a pint in the pub, a Herefordshire enterprise celebrating the best of our produce will be appearing on screens across the country this weekend. BBC One’s Countryfile team paid a visit to Herefordshire last month to
A 'DANGEROUS' youth convicted of child rape stabbed a bricklayer in Hereford city centre. The 17-year-old was sentenced to detention at Worcester Crown Court on Monday, prompting calls of ‘shame on you!’ directed at the judge by the defendant
THE parkrun movement is coming to Ross-on-Wye. The free-to-enter 5k run (3.1 miles) will start at 9am every Saturday. It will follow a course along the riverside, and will start near the town's sports centre, where the cafe will be open afterwards
A NEW trail will be launched at Queenswood in time for the Easter holidays. Beginning in the red phone box at the Queenswood Visitor Centre, the audio trail takes visitors on a mile-long journey through the Arboretum. Carved oak monoliths have
A HEREFORD postman will be running his 19th consecutive London Marathon this year for a fantastic local cause. Mike Chandler, 62, will be taking on the challenge this year in aid of Hereford's Blackfriars Street based Yeleni Therapy and Support
A TEENAGE star from Lyonshall, who dreams of becoming a professional triathlete, showed her increasing talent by winning her first British title. Tia Froom, aged 15, was crowned British Duathlon Champion last weekend in the elite youth race at Bedford
WORK to repair a small Herefordshire bridge will begin in late May or early June. Divers inspected Totner Bridge at How Caple and discovered repairs caused by erosion need to be made before it is safe for vehicles to use again. It will be closed
WELSH Water say that their earlier report of a burst water main in Grandstand Road was incorrect. Earlier today, Welsh Water said: "We're sorry for any residents living in Grandstand Road and the surrounding area of Hereford that are currently
A COUNTY woman who waited 18 years for her maiden professional title – has followed it up by becoming Wales Golf Tour Professional of the Year for the first time. Becky Morgan, who grew up in Ross-on-Wye and cut her teeth at the local golf club,
DO you enjoy talking to people, face to face or on social media? Are you interested in what's going on locally, in the place where you live and Herefordshire in general? Do you write good, clear English and care about using correct spellings
MOTORISTS who flout road closures to use a busy short-cut to the south of Hereford could face a visit from the authorities. The warning comes after road closure signs, directing traffic away from Haywood Lane, were moved. The road is currently
Our pick of the top 15 things to do and see during the Easter holidays, from Easter egg hunts to family films and from pottery to learning to swim. Have a splashing time Hereford Leisure Pool Free five-day swimming crash courses for children
A CHARITY ball promises a spectacular night of entertainment in its final year. Hosted by Charles and Becky Wall of A Plush Flush and John, Alan and Vicky Powell of Monnow Marquees, the Chequers Ball has raised over £100,000 for charities in Herefordshire
WHAT a difference a spray makes... Hereford Highways have been showing off the results achieved using their Velocity spray patcher. The state-of-the-art machine was used to repair significant surface damage to the road surface on the C1091
A TOP consultant was shocked to be diagnosed with the same cancer he has treated in patients for years. Dr Salim Shafeek was midway through a clinic when he received the devastating news that what he initially thought was a pulled muscle was incurable
The Friends of St Andrew’s 100 Club draw took place in the Red Lion Inn on Thursday, April 4th. Jack and Katherine Walsh won first prize of £50 with ticket number 29. Second prize of £25 was won by Terry Preece with ticket number 103. Richard
The art group meets in Bredwardine village hall between 1pm and 4pm each Friday. In April the dates are 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. The sessions are ‘drop in’ and cost £5 each week, which includes the cost of tea and biscuits. Our members work
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 FOOTBALL NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Southport v Hereford WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Premier Division Hereford Lads Club v Dudley Sports Wellington v Haughmond SPAR MID-WALES LEAGUE Division 1 Radnor Valley
FOUR students from The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School enjoyed an exciting day out to the School of Chemistry at Birmingham University on April 3 to attend the Salters' Festival of Chemistry. Whilst at the university, the students were given
A VICAR from Bromyard has been suspended from his duties and told not to talk to anyone in the parish while a complaint made against him is investigated. The Bishop of Hereford told Rev Clive Evans to step aside from his day-to-day duties while
