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  • Cricket legend Gower opens nets at county school

    CRICKET legend and commentator David Gower came to a Herefordshire school to open their indoor cricket nets recently. The Elms School, in Colwall, were very excited to welcome Gower to open their new Indoor ECB standard cricket nets. Between

  • Spirited Lucs fight back to earn bonus losing points

    SMALL mistakes are costing Luctonians vital points as they fell to a fifth defeat in six games, said head coach Ryan Watkins. However, a spirited second half fightback saw the Lucs come back from 33-7 down to clinch two bonus points against Loughborough

  • Herefordshire brand hits Tesco's shelves

    FROM humble beginnings at Gran's kitchen table it's been a long journey for one Herefordshire company as their brand hits the shelves of a big-name supermarket. Founded by brothers Jacob and Sam James, Herefordshire-based dressing brand Tigg's offers

  • University secures funding for Blackfriars site

    HEREFORD’S proposed new university has reached another milestone after securing funding to transform the former Robert Owen Academy site. The £2.34m funding from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership deal will be used to refurbish and equip buildings

  • Air ambulance lands in Hereford

    THE air ambulance landed in Hereford as crews were called to a medical incident at a GP surgery. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said they were called at 1.09pm to a medical incident at Bobblestock Surgery on Grandstand Road. "

  • Herefordshire FA search for new CEO

    THE HEREFORDSHIRE FA have opened application for the vacant role of Chief Executive Officer. This follows the resignation of Simon Panes from his role in July. The chosen applicant will earn between £40,000 and £44,000. The Herefordshire

  • Charity sends toys to children in war-torn Syria

    A CHARITY that collects soft toys from across the UK to send to children who are living with the effects of war or sexual abuse in 15 countries, have passed the 100,000 milestone. Volunteers at the Teddy Trust, based in Leominster, are currently

  • Bulls skipper says England players should have left the field

    HEREFORD captain Josh Gowling said that England players should have ‘left the field of play’ due to the racism they faced during their 6-0 victory in Bulgaria last night. England’s Euro 2020 qualifier was stopped twice last night due Bulgaria fans

  • Shops with bootleg tobacco forced to close

    TWO shops with a history of criminal activity have been forced to close after illegal tobacco was found hidden on the premises. An operation involving police, trading standards and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service found large amounts

  • Kington stand firm to keep momentum

    KINGTON Town maintained their fine start to the Herefordshire Premier with a fourth win from five games. The visitors latest triumph came at Westfields Reserves where they again ran out winners by a single goal. Brian Dyer fired Kington ahead

  • Ciderlands aims to boost tourism to Herefordshire

    HUNDREDS of people came to Herefordshire to celebrate the county's reputation and rich history in cider making. Producers from around the world met with local brands for an international cider conference, with the aim of the network to promote

  • Two minor injury units to close over winter

    TWO minor injury units in Herefordshire will shut over the winter for the third year running. The Wye Valley NHS Trust said the units at Ross-on-Wye and Leominster community hospitals will close temporarily from November 4 to help deal with winter

  • Free-scoring Peggy move top with defensive masterclass

    AFTER improving defensively Hereford Pegasus sent a message to their league rivals with a 2-0 win over Clanfield 85. Goals in each half from Miles Langford and Kieron Slatter saw their side go top of Hellenic League One West after eight games.

  • Leominster set to become flagship 'full fibre' market town

    LEOMINSTER is set to become one of the first 'full fibre' market towns in the country, under Herefordshire Council’s Fastershire project A new 'Fibre to the Premises' network has been constructed to serve businesses on Leominster Enterprise Park

  • Young Bulls hold nerve to progress in FA Youth Cup

    HEREFORD FC Academy under-18s gave their head of coaching an early birthday present with a place in the first round of the FA Youth Cup. The young Bulls showed their club's senior counterparts how to take penalties as they scored four from four

  • Kids competition to mark hospital investment

    KIDS across Herefordshire are invited to get creative with a special art competition. Wye Valley NHS Trust is asking primary school children to dig out their paints, pastels and crayons to mark the £23.6 million investment in new wards at Hereford

  • Herefordshire councillor arrested in London

    WEST Midlands member of the European Parliament Ellie Chowns was arrested last night while taking part in climate change protests in London. The Herefordshire councillor said she was with other Green Party MEPs trying to prevent the police

  • Farmhouse stands in a magnificent rural position

    Greenfield Penybont Llandrindod Wells, Powys Agent: McCartneys Offers: £675,000 Call: 01547 528621 GREENFIELD is a substantial five bedroom detached farm house in a magnificent rural position, yet easily accessible and close

  • Wyesiders use 'heart and soul' to beat rivals

    A COMMITTED Hereford RFC side proved that team-work is key as they landed a blow on their Midlands 1 West top-three rivals with a 17-10 win over Kenilworth. In contrast to last season the Wyeside is becoming a fortress and Hereford used the strength

  • Jobs available at Hereford's revamped Green Dragon Hotel

    A HEREFORD hotel’s ambitious refurbishment project has led to a boost in full-time jobs available in the city centre. Bosses at the Grade II-listed Green Dragon Hotel, in Broad Street, have been adding to the workforce during the refurbishment

  • MP Bill Wiggin on "thinner buses" and "vegetarian nonsense"

    "THINNER buses" that can navigate country lanes are needed to improve public transport, North Herefordshire MP Bill Wiggin has said. He also warned that "vegetarian nonsense" is doing "immense harm" to the environment. The Tory MP said there