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  • Clun Castle loco steams into Herefordshire

    ANOTHER classic locomotive steamed into Hereford today. No. 7029 Clun Castle was hauling a Welsh Marches excursion from Dorridge, near Solihull, to the city. The tour departed Dorridge at 7.45am and arrived in Hereford at 12.41pm.

  • Police seize recovery truck in Leominster

    POLICE specials in Leominster seized this vehicle recovery truck for having no insurance. It was towed away after also being issued with a notice because of roadworthiness issues, and the driver was reported. The list of defects included:

  • Care home residents enjoy nature themed display

    CHARLES Court residents enjoyed a nature inspired themed day for Dementia Awareness Week based on the natural flora of the hedgerow. Jacqueline Garrard, reminiscence practitioner, carefully gathered cow parsley, red campion and wild garlic from

  • Overcrowded trains have Hereford commuters fuming

    RAIL commuters from Hereford are suffering from fewer carriages on the route to Birmingham and feel safety is being compromised because of overcrowding. The daily commute is 'undoubtedly worse' since West Midlands Railway, the company which operates

  • Kingsland chorister still singing with relish after 75 years

    KINGSLAND chorister Cliff Davis has been singing with relish for 75 years – not even a dose of mustard was to spoil his appetite. It was back in the war years when Cliff, a month away from his eighth birthday, turned up at St Michael & All Angels

  • Music festival under way at Hereford FC

    TWO days of music at Hereford Football Club's Edgar Street ground are under way. The Stadium Music Festival is bringing together pop, dance and live bands for the family-friendly bank holiday event. Saturday is hosted by Flashback 90s

  • Night time walk up Snowdon in aid of mental health charity

    WATCHING the sun rise from the top of Mount Snowdon was a 'breathtaking' experience for a student who was raising money for a mental health charity. Stacey Headon from Bromyard took part in Mind's Snowdon at Night 13-mile trek to the summit of the

  • Ledbury juniors celebrate achievements at awards night

    LEDBURY Rugby Club celebrated a successful season for their age group sides at a recent presentation evening. With teams ranging from the under-six age group through to the under-16s the junior section at the club continues to thrive. The under-sixes

  • Bronze Age treasure found in Herefordshire

    A BRONZE Age gold ring found in Garway legally qualifies as treasure, a coroner has ruled. The damaged gold ring was found by hobby metal detectorist Stuart Thomas from Gwent whilst treasure hunting in the Herefordshire field in April last year.

  • Michael Gove at Hay Festival

    A HIGH profile MP will be at the world-famous Hay Festival on Sunday to take part in the 'political thinking' event tomorrow (Sunday). Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will be part of BBC Radio 4's event

  • Herefordshire Growing Point Garden a great success

    FOR the first time in their nearly 30 year history, the charity Herefordshire Growing Point were invited to create a show garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Show. Although not formally judged, the garden was clearly enjoyed by everyone that came to