All the way from New Zealand (via Scotland) The Frank Burkitt Band will play Folk in the Foyer, Bromyard tomorrow, Friday, June 14. Following four months of shows in the antipodes, where they were announced as winners of the Vodafone NZ Music Award
A PAIR of county teenagers who have spent years learning the art of karate both received their black belts at a recent grading. The Combat Academy Karate & Kickboxing students, Cameron Lewis and Charlotte Banes, both passed their English Contact
DRONES and satellite images are being used to target sites where soil water run-off is causing big problems for the environment and the county’s roads. Heavy rain has led to mud running off fields onto roads, causing hazardous driving conditions
Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show returns to The Courtyard’s stage once again this summer. Seen by over a million people, it's no surprise that The Magic of Motown is one of the biggest
AFTER a slow start, the weather improved and many people came out to visit the attractions of the 7th Ledbury Community Day last Saturday, June 8. The annual event featured over 70 groups and organisations which serve Ledbury and district in all
AN iconic World War Two fighter aircraft is expected to fly over Hereford later this month. A Spitfire will fly over the city to mark this year’s Armed Forces Day on June 29. The Spitfire will do two passes over Hereford city centre which will
A HEREFORDSHIRE teenager will join a prestigious Guard of Honour on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral in London later this month. As part of her role as St John Ambulance’s Cadet of the Year for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, 15-year-old Kaitlin
TWO people, including an elderly woman, have been treated for "potentially serious injuries" after a head-on car crash which closed the A465 south of Hereford. West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) said they were called at 2.16pm to reports of
HEREFORD'S very own Banksy has revealed their identity as they like people to have a connection with the artist. Helen Parry revealed she is miniature street artist Tiny Trekker and previously crept around Herefordshire leaving her tiny sculptures
A SPORTING rivalry between two brothers continues later this month when the sons of a cricket-mad Hereford man make their way to the middle for a seventh meeting of his favourite game. Adam and Rob Matravers have captained a cricket side featuring
THOMAS Swan has been at it again. Earlier this month he found a great crested newt under his wheelie bin. Now he's found a baby grass snake there too! "Next week I might find an otter or something under the bins," he joked. Thomas
A NEW book to help walkers around Weobley has been launched. Renowned for its well kept footpaths, many of which are gated, a new version of the guide book, Weobley Walks is available. It will help both serious and casual walkers to find their way
A BEACON of hope for other ‘dry’ villages in Herefordshire, Dilwyn’s successful Crown Inn, the first parish council-owned pub in the county, continues to flourish with ongoing support from its stalwart Friends’ group. Now a tenanted free house,
THERE are not many British meals that are more iconic than fish and chips. On National Fish and Chip day last Friday, we asked readers to name their favourite takeaway. Here (in no particular order) is their pick of the county’s top 10.
ON-CALL Hereford and Worcester firefighters will receive a pay increase of up to 20% for their annual retaining fee. Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority today (June 12) agreed the move in a bid to help recruit more firefighters. Services
LEDBURY Rotary Club enjoys a range of informative and interesting speakers and recently had the pleasure in welcoming local optician Jonathan Hill, with his theme of "Why can't I see" - a fascinating insight into eye diseases, and easy solutions to
TRIBUTES to Hay-on-Wye's former town crier, who held the role for more than 25 years, have been flooding in. Ken Smith sadly passed away at his home on Monday (June 10) and will be sadly missed by friends, family and the community. Mr Smith
A NURSE from Hereford who was re-arrested on suspicion of the murders of eight babies at a hospital neo-natal unit has been released on bail, police have said. Lucy Letby, 29, was initially arrested last July on suspicion of the murder of eight
The Friends of St Andrew’s 100 Club draw took place in the Red Lion Inn on Thursday, June 6th. As it was June, it was a double draw and the results were as follows. For the first draw, Arthur Foster won first prize of £50 with ticket number 125.
The art group meets in Bredwardine village hall between 1pm and 4pm each Friday. In June the dates are 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. The sessions are ‘drop in’ and cost £5 each week, which includes the cost of tea and biscuits. Our members work at their
LEADERS of a longstanding county business say local firms are relying on plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Ross-on-Wye to get the go-ahead. The German budget store resubmitted plans to build a shop after it withdrew previous proposals for the
KEN Kinnersley said he will have mixed emotions when he steps down from his role as chairman of Hereford FC on Monday. The Bulls fan started as a volunteer was appointed to the club’s board and made chairman in January 2017 replacing Jon Hale.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13 CRICKET HEREFORDSHIRE JUNIOR CRICKET LEAGUE ECB Cup under-15 Quarter-final Burghill, Tillington and Weobley v Ludlow SATURDAY, JUNE 15 CRICKET BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT PREMIER LEAGUE Division Two Harborne
Council chiefs have diverted more than £440,000 worth of funding, which could have been used to fix potholes or prevent flooding, on developing a business case for Hereford’s proposed southern link road. Herefordshire Council economy and place
