A FORMER timber Catholic church could be demolished and replaced with housing, if plans are approved by Herefordshire Council. An application has been submitted to demolish St Marys Roman Catholic Church, in Broad Oak, west of Ross-on-Wye and replace
COUNTY business leaders have launched a campaign to save plans for a Hereford bypass following last week’s decision to halt all work on the scheme. Herefordshire Council infrastructure and transport cabinet member John Harrington has decided to
HEREFORDSHIRE Council has apologised to residents after late notice of road closures led to chaos for commuters and bus users. Peterchurch residents say the closure of the B4348, the road that connects with Dorstone, caught many of them completely
A NEW independent Italian restaurant will soon be opening its doors in Hereford. COTTO is the latest family-run venture for Alice and Francesco Adorasi-Sanford, the pair behind Bodenham-based Italian inspired event catering company ‘The Cooking
HEREFORD United Supporters’ Trust (HUST) have said that they are ‘concerned about the turnover of talented and capable board members’ following the resignation of Mick Merrick yesterday. Merrick was one of the three HUST nominated directors. He
A CLOSURE Order was granted in a bid to prevent anti-social behaviour in Hereford yesterday. West Mercia Police said the application related to a house in the College Estate in Hereford was a result of the vulnerable occupant being involved in
Why is there such an aversion to a People’s Vote on Brexit? All important decisions are made at least twice: it is a completely normal thing for humans to do. When you get married, you get engaged first, then when (or if) you’re ready, you have
A NEW website has been launched to make it easier to find information about Herefordshire's people and places. Maintained by Herefordshire Council's 'Intelligence Team', the new site provides information on factors that affect health and well-being
TWO young men have appeared in court after an investigation into the death of a teenager led police to a flat in Hereford. Oliver Robinson, of Whittern Way, Hereford pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis and permitting the use of his premises for
HEREFORD players have been urged to ‘keep their focus’ when they make the long trip to Blyth Spartans on Saturday. The Bulls will be under interim manager Tim Harris and looking for a third win in their opening five league matches following Tuesday
Herefordshire and the borders are home to a wealth of history in the shape of castles - some dating back to the Middle Ages, some slightly more recent, but all offering a fascinating opportunity to step back in time ... Goodrich Castle Near Ross-on-Wye
FOUR men have been injured as two vans crashed head-on in Kington this morning. West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called at just after 8am to the crash on Chickward Lane, off the A4111 south of the town. They treated a teenager
It is great news that the new Herefordshire Council are doing what they were elected to do and have paused to review the proposed Southern Link Road and western “bypass”. The aims for these schemes include: to reduce congestion and delay; to reduce
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The next draw is on Thursday, September 5th and, as usual, it takes place at 8pm in the Red Lion Inn, which opens at 6:30pm and serves a curry buffet every draw night. Contact Jen Maddison on 01981 500048 for details and further information about the
Our annual village BBQ will be held on the last Monday of August, which is the 26th August, in the Orchard opposite the Red Lion Hotel, Bredwardine. The licensed bar will begin serving at 4pm and grilled food will be available from 4.30pm. The raffle
The art group meets in Bredwardine village hall between 1pm and 4pm each Friday. In August the dates are 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th The sessions are ‘drop in’ and cost £5 each week, which includes the cost of tea and biscuits. Our members work
HEREFORD’S Chairman Andrew Graham said that the club will leave ‘no stone unturned’ as they search for a new head coach. Speaking to the club’s website, Graham said: “The search for our new Head Coach/Manager continues and we’re receiving new applications
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 FOOTBALL Friendlies Worcester City Royals v Lads Club Res FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 FOOTBALL Uhlsport Hellenic League Bluefin Sports (UHL) Challenge Cup First Round Cheltenham Saracens v Hereford Pegasus CRICKET
RESIDENTS fear anthrax could kill people if builders disturb suspected contaminated land linked to a Tory lord near Bromyard. Developers Johnson Brothers and Co Ltd, which is at least 75% owned by Conservative Party peer Lord Hodgson of Astley
