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  • Bank holiday weather forecast for Herefordshire

    HEREFORSHIRE is expected to be basking in sunshine this weekend as the UK experiences this year's latest heatwave. Bright sunshine will arrive in time for the bank holiday weekend and temperatures could reach 28C in Hereford on Saturday, according

  • Brain injury care gets tick of approval

    AN ACQUIRED brain injury care centre has been recognised for the quality of its care. Ledbury's Market Lodge, which provides short and long-stay services for people with acquired brain injuries, has been named ‘Approved Provider’ by national charity

  • Be an apprentice reporter at the Hereford Times

    HAVE you been looking for an opportunity to change your career, and take on a job that is both meaningful and enjoyable? Or perhaps you have just received your A-level results, are ready to tackle a new challenge, but don’t fancy taking on the

  • Jury fail to reach verdict in indecent assault case

    A JURY in the case of a Hereford man accused of a historic sexual offence on a girl under 14 was dismissed after being unable to reach a verdict. Terrance John Yarwood, 61, of Ledbury Road, faced one count of indecent assault on a girl under the

  • Hereford Times Gannett grants scheme 2019 opens

    ARE you a good cause looking for a little financial help? The Hereford Times may be able to help you. We are again inviting applications for our popular Gannett Foundation Awards. The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett,

  • Black tie dinner for Midlands Air Ambulance

    EASTNOR Castle will host an exclusive charity dinner in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance next month. The iconic Herefordshire venue, near Ledbury, will be the venue for the black-tie dinner on September 26 from 7pm. Guests will be abl to enjoy

  • Arrests after six assaulted in Hereford

    FIVE men have been arrested after several assaults in Hereford on Tuesday, with three taken to hospital. Between 7.30pm and 9.50pm, three men aged between 19 and 47 were assaulted on Edgar Street near the Courtyard. They required hospital treatment

  • Facebook pest sent explicit pictures to stranger

    A MAN sent explicit images of male private parts to a stranger on Facebook, a court heard. Mark Anthony John Lawson, of Wall Hills Close, Kington, admitted sending communications of an offensive nature and harassment when he appeared before magistrates

  • Brackley Town to provide ‘big test’ for Bulls

    HEREFORD FC will be looking to make it three wins on the bounce on Saturday when they host Brackley Town. The Bulls have had a free week to prepare for the Bank Holiday double-header with the visit of Brackley followed on Monday by a trip to Chester

  • Changes to planned road closures this week

    CHANGES to planned roadworks have meant that expected day-time closures will not take place for the remainder of the week. Resurfacing works had meant the A438 Brecon Road was due to be closed from 9am to 5pm today and tomorrow (Friday) between

  • Family hunt for clues about life of mysterious wartime artist

    THE great niece of a wartime artist is on the hunt for clues about the life of her mysterious great aunt. Wartime artist and WAAF sergeant Elva Blacker died in 1984, but great niece Rebecca Jones has made it her life’s work to uncover further clues

  • NHS vaccines and when to have them

    MORE children are starting school without being given the correct vaccinations, it has been revealed. Parents are being urged to check their child’s immunisation records, because Public Health England suggests that of the 680,000 five-year-olds

  • Caves clinches Needham Cup honours

    PENNY Caves topped the tree when Ross Golf Club Ladies' Section held their Needham Cup and July Medal recently. Fifty three took part with Caves winning the competition with a nett 70 and reducing her handicap by two to 20. Sophie Price came

  • Awards set to honour carers who have changed lives

    DO you know someone who has helped to transform the lives of people in Herefordshire? Nominations are now open for the 2020 David Price award, which recognises an individual of any age who, without payment, goes out of their way to help and support

  • ST ANDREW’S 100 CLUB DRAW: September Draw

    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

  • BREDWARDINE ART GROUP: August dates for your diary

    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

  • Bredwardine & Brobury Village Market

    Our next Village Monthly Market will be held on Friday the 13th of September 2019 from 10 am until noon, in the Bredwardine & Brobury Village Hall. Books, produce, plants. Homemade cards are on sale for birthdays, anniversaries, many featuring birds

  • Leominster quilters' anniversary exhibition

    Leominster Quilters are holding their 30th anniversary exhibition, Quilts in the Marches, at Bodenham Village Hall from Friday 30th August to Sunday 1st September, from 10-4pm each day. Entrance is £4. As well as an exhibition of a wide range of

  • Green Dragon roars on Herefordshire’s cider-makers

    AN ICONIC Hereford hotel is lending its support to the Hereford Times Food and Drink Awards 2019. The recently reopened and rejuvenated Green Dragon Hotel in Broad Street has declared its support for Herefordshire’s cider producers by sponsoring

  • Hereford in Bloom judges name winning gardens

    HEREFORD in Bloom's annual gardening competition has once again found the best gardens in Hereford. Winners in four categories were chosen by judge Annabelle Pearson from a list of 30 entrants. The winners of the Commercial Garden were Southbank

  • This week's sports fixtures

    THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 FOOTBALL MIDLAND FLOODLIT YOUTH LEAGUE Premier Hereford FC v Stratford Town MID WALES LEAGUE SOUTH Presteigne Res v Rhayader Res FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 FOOTBALL SPAR MID-WALES LEAGUE Division 1 Welshpool

  • Alarm over bus changes

    LEOMINSTER councillors have raised concerns over ‘rushed’ changes to local bus services. The frequency of internal services in the town will be reduced from September 2. Councillors fear the timetable changes will hurt the most vulnerable.