DO Hereford's council-run public toilets close too early? The answer is a resounding "yes" for one Herefordshire resident, who has started a petition to keep them open for longer. Hereford man Nick Zweigenbaum is campaigning to extend Castle
DEVELOPMENTS like Alban House in High Town and the renovation of the old Butter Market could be the catalyst to kickstart a revival in Hereford city centre, according to the estate agent appointed to market the development Martin Pearce, Connells
A COMMUNITY Interest Company which hoped to bring a new lease of life to a former pub has confirmed the move will not go ahead. Earlier this year, Ross-on-Wye based CHAPEL Creatives called upon the community for their help in creating a permanent
A MUSIC festival will be held at a Herefordshire pub next month to raise money for young brain tumour sufferer, Harry Williams. Held at Dilwyn's Crown Inn, the event's organisers are hoping to raise money to help fund treatment for the Weobley
HEREFORD'S MP wants to turn Hereford into a 'walking and cycling centre' as he handed out awards at a nationwide conference in the city. MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire Jesse Norman said young people across the country should be taking part
The 2019 Presteigne Festival programme brings together a wide variety of diverse musical elements with an important American strand running throughout. The festival welcomes two exciting composers-in-residence - from the UK, Cheryl Frances-Hoad,
A TEENAGE athlete from Ross-on-Wye has stormed to a memorable title at the South East Wales County Championships. Olivia Harwood shone in her maiden 300m race at the county athletics championships at Newport Stadium. The Monmouth School
HEREFORDSHIRE Housing tenants say they live in constant fear of burglars, drug addicts and rats after many of the properties on their street were boarded up. Most of the prefab bungalows along Beattie Avenue in Hereford have been vacated ahead
TWO people were taken to hospital after a crash at Hope-under-Dinmore yesterday. An ambulance service spokesman said one ambulance and a paramedic officer were called to the scene of the crash, which involved a car and a van, at 5.23pm yesterday
Every year almost 50 Herefordshire gardens open for the NGS annual garden scheme. We’ve picked a bunch of the loveliest 11 opening their garden gates this year (and an extra one in Malvern) May 26 and 27 1. The Old Corn Mill, Ross-on-Wye
On Friday, May 17 (NOT May 27 as printed in the Hereford Times), Pamela White will be conducting her 249th concert with the Britten Singers, which she founded in 1975. As ever they will be singing a challenging and very varied programme. To open
FOREIGN Secretary Jeremy Hunt today gave his backing to a campaign highlighting the importance of journalism produced by news brands such as the Hereford Times. In a message of support for the Journalism Matters, he said: "Like many politicians,
A CRASH near Asda caused delays in the south of the city this morning. An ambulance service spokesperson said paramedics were called to a report of a crash involving a car and a moped on the Asda Roundabout at 9.47am today. Paramedics treated
THE Kingsland Wedding Dress Exhibition will be held in Kingsland Church from Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May 27. The opening times are 10am to 4pm and entrance is free. This exhibition will feature over 30 dresses that have a connection with
WESTFIELDS manager Andy Bevan has resigned with immediate effect. Bevan had been offered revised terms since the club finished the season 4th in the Midland Football League, but the club say he was 'unable to accept the terms'. Westfields lifted
The Friends of St Andrew’s 100 Club draw is on Thursday, June 6th and it takes place in the Red Lion Inn, which opens at 6:30 and serves a curry buffet every draw night. As it’s June, it’s a double draw night with the first being drawn at 8pm
The art group meets in Bredwardine village hall between 1pm and 4pm each Friday. In May the dates are 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st. The sessions are ‘drop in’ and cost £5 each week, which includes the cost of tea and biscuits. Our members
A HEREFORDSHIRE shop that sold bootleg tobacco has broken the law again. Europe Quality Food in Brookend Street, Ross-on-Wye – already forced to shut over its illicit trading – has been hit with another closure notice, this time for failing to comply
IT’S been described as ‘Downton Abbey with gardening tips’ and the humorous love story of a single-minded yet gentle man with a passion for plants will be on stage at Ralph Court Gardens on Saturday. In this one-man tour de force, Giles Shenton
THURSDAY, MAY 16 CRICKET GB Liners Marches Senior 20/20 KO Cup Round 1 Canon Frome v Luctonians FRIDAY, MAY 17 CRICKET WCL Midweek Knockout Cup Bromyard v Old Elizabethans SATURDAY, MAY 18 CRICKET BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT
TWO of the most important men in English football were in Hereford this week to talk up the importance of artificial pitches. Football Association chairman Greg Clarke and the FA’s chief executive, Mark Bullingham, said the 3G surfaces soon to be built
A SENIOR Conservative councillor has warned that failing to build a Hereford bypass could lead to more homes being built in rural parts of the county. Herefordshire Council officers said the proposals for a road to the west of Hereford included
IS Herefordshire at its most beautiful in springtime? Members of the Hereford Times Camera Club seem to think so. They have submitted some simply outstanding photographs in the last month or so that showcase the county at its breath-taking
