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  • Police want to speak to two men after quad bikes stolen

    POLICE in Leominster want to speak to two men after quad bikes were stolen. The two men, who were caught on CCTV, might be able to assist with enquiries, a police spokesperson said. The two quad bikes were stolen on November 4. Anyone with

  • Former Labour Party parliamentary candidate to vote Lib Dem

    A FORMER Labour Party parliamentary candidate for North Herefordshire says he will be voting for the Liberal Democrats in the upcoming general election. Roger Page, who stood for election in 2017, received 9,495 votes finishing second to Conservative

  • Water firm spends big on Hereford

    WELSH Water is spending £31 million to improve the drinking water network in Hereford. It is increasing the size of its Bewdley Bank service reservoir, near Burghill, and installing a new water main between the reservoir and the outskirts of the

  • Locals rally to help couple save their pub

    THE FUTURE of a pub in rural Herefordshire hangs in the balance just eight months it reopened. The Bridge Inn, Kentchurch, was hit badly in October’s floods. After an extensive refurbishment, it officially opened in February to a warm welcome

  • Memorial unveiled to school's fallen soldiers

    A MEMORIAL stone to former pupils has been unveiled at a secondary school to remember those who have died in conflicts since 1914. A standing stone and 30 stepping stones at Lady Hawkins' School in Kington lists the names of the soldiers. Four

  • Secrets of capturing wildlife on film

    “Wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug Allan” – Sir David Attenborough Which are the scariest – snow leopards or leopard seals? How do you get close to the biggest fish in the sea and will your eyeballs freeze at minus 50? The

  • Still watching black-and-white TV in seven Herefordshire homes

    AS TWO television channels celebrate 50 years of broadcasting in colour this week, it's been revealed there are still households in Herefordshire with a black and white TV licence. At the end of September, there were seven black and white TV licences

  • Greaves fires Fields into next round of Vase

    STRIKER Richard Greaves fired Westfields into the third round of the FA Vase after his side came back from a goal down in difficult conditions to take a 2-1 win at Leicester Nirvana on Tuesday night. After knocking Fields out of the competition

  • Spirited Williams bows out at Grand Slam of Darts

    SHOBDON darts player Jim Williams was knocked out of the Grand Slam of Darts last night after almost providing an upset. The Grand Slam of Darts sees competitors from both the BDO and Professional Darts Corporation circuits compete against each

  • Police appeal after attack at petrol station

    POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an attack outside a Hereford petrol station. West Mercia Police said the incident happened at 7.15pm on Wednesday, November 6, at on the forecourt of Sainsbury's filling station, off the A438. Police

  • Trainers prove home course knowledge to take spoils

    LOCAL trainers were to the fore at Hereford races on Tuesday with wins for Hoarwithy based Tom Symonds and Byton trainer Kerry Lee with their respective horses Loud as Lions and Brigadier Bob. Loud as Lions was sent off a 7/1 chance in the field

  • Fire leaves homes and businesses without power

    HOMES and businesses have been left without power after a fire involving an underground electrical box. Fire crews were called to Broad Street, Bromyard shortly before 7.30am this morning to reports of a fire, outside the Falcon Hotel. A Hereford

  • RAC rally returns for Leominster start

    RALLY enthusiasts from across the country and further afield will descend on Leominster later this month for the Roger Albert Clark (RAC) Rally. Some 165 competitors, including 29 international drivers, will take place in this year's event. Scrutineering

  • ST ANDREW’S 100 CLUB DRAW: November Results

    The Friends of St Andrew’s 100 Club draw took place in the Red Lion Inn on Thursday, November 7th  Philip Bauer won the first, first prize of £50 with ticket number 2.Second prize of £25 was won by Hilary Blandford with ticket number 58. Laura Matthews

  • BREDWARDINE ART GROUP: news and November dates for your diary

    The art group meets in Bredwardine Village Hall between 1pm and 4pm each Friday. In November the dates are 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. The sessions are ‘drop in’ and cost £5 each week, which includes the cost of tea and biscuits. Our members work

  • Bomb squad call-out over gifts at Prince Charles visit

    A BOMB disposal squad was sent out to deal with a suspicious package found in Ross-on-Wye during Prince Charles’ visit last week — only to discover the parcel was full of Christmas presents. Someone sounded the alarm after a ‘heavy and noisy’ package

  • Youngsters showed inexperience in Alfreton defeat, said Slade

    HEREFORD manager Russell Slade said that his young side showed their inexperience during a 2-1 home defeat against Alfreton Town. Slade was forced to make six changes from the side that drew at Darlington 10 days earlier and said that the youngsters