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  • What happened after landmark willow was felled

    THE MAGNIFICENT willow tree overlooking the old moat, better known as the 'duck pond' at Hereford's Castle Green, was diseased and had to be felled. However, local residents were determined it should be replaced and funded the removal of the old

  • Charity light display for Herefordshire hospice

    AFTER his mum survived cancer twice in several years, Mark Southall wanted to give back. Mark has put on an amazing Christmas lights display on at his home in Upper Maund, Bodenham, hoping for donations from sightseers. Mark said: "it's not

  • Flames leaping from house as crews tackled blaze

    THE emergency services have been praised for their response after fire took hold of house in Hereford, with nearby homes evacuated as a precaution. Fire crews were called to Oban Way, Belmont at around 4pm on Sunday which has since been classed

  • Now you can check yourself in to hospital outpatients

    BOSSES at Hereford County Hospital are hoping outpatients will benefit from new check-in kiosks. The two machines, located in Oxford suite near the main entrance, should make the process quicker and result in shorter queues. The kiosks can

  • Westons Cider aims for sustainable fizz for its drinks

    WESTONS Cider is putting some extra fizz into its sustainability credentials by turning leftover apple pomace into carbon dioxide that gives its ciders their sparkle. The Much Marcle-based cider maker has created a ‘complete circle’ for its CO2

  • Missing Herefordshire man found safe

    1.30pm update: West Mercia Police say Mr Bushell has now been found safe and well. POLICE in Herefordshire are searching for a missing man from Ross-on-Wye. 38-year-old John Bushell from Ross-on-Wye was last seen in Hereford in the early hours

  • Shoplifter steals perfumes from Boots

    A SHOP in Hereford has been targeted by thieves as a quantity of fragrances have been stolen. According to West Mercia Police, perfumes were taken from the store in High Street on two consecutive days this week. A spokesperson said at 5pm on

  • Batteries stolen from tip

    BATTERIES were stolen from a household recycling centre in north Herefordshire earlier this week. West Mercia Police said a "quantity of batteries" were taken from the recycling in Kington, just off the A4111, outside of opening hours. The

  • More traveller caravans in Herefordshire than a decade ago

    MORE traveller caravans pitching up in Herefordshire than a decade ago, but figures show a fall in the number on unauthorised sites. Councils carry out a count of caravans on traveller sites twice a year to provide a snapshot of the numbers in permitted