Archive

  • Ledbury run over 12 tries in 74-point rout

    A HUGE Ledbury RFC crowd were treated to their side taking an emphatic 74-0 win in their Midlands 3 West (South) clash with Burbage. The tone was set early in the tie when Matt Hallett latched onto a stray pass and the result was an early try.

  • Plans for 100 homes next to SAS barracks

    DOZENS of villagers have objected to proposals to build up to 100 homes next to the SAS camp in Credenhill, near Hereford. Applicants Anna Spreckley and Eleanor Van Straaten want permission to develop the land south of the A480. The proposals

  • Hereford charity funds childhood kidney cancer research

    A FUNDAMENTAL change in the understanding of a childhood cancer is on the horizon thanks to a project funded by a Hereford charity. Scientists working on the study supported by The Little Princess Trust discovered the earliest genetic root of the

  • Former mayor granted freedom of Hereford

    FORMER Hereford mayor Marcelle Lloyd-Hayes has been given the freedom of the city. Marcelle decided not to stand in the May council elections to make way for new councillors after 24 years representing city residents. She moved to Hereford

  • Professor joins students for awards night

    SECONDARY school pupils were given an insight into Hereford's cyber security centre when a professor from the University of Wolverhampton attended an annual awards evening. Students at Bishop of Hereford Bluecoat School were joined by professor

  • Watkins highlights ill-discipline as cause for defeat

    LUCTONIANS Head Coach Ryan Watkins has urged his side to respond after ill-discipline cost them during a 25-5 defeat at Wharfedale last weekend. Two wins on the bounce had saw Luctonians move out of the bottom two in the National Two North prior

  • Late equaliser sees Kington held

    KINGTON Ladies Hockey Club remain undefeated at the top of the South Wales Division One following a 2-2 draw away against Rhondda on Saturday. Kington started strongly with a goal from captain Rachel Venables as a reward for their efforts. However

  • Police to increase town patrols

    POLICE say they will step up patrols in Ross-on-Wye following suspected arson and anti-social behaviour in the town. Councillors believe vandals recently set fire to a skip near the newly installed Rope Walk play area. Speaking at this week

  • Alvarez hat-trick keeps Lacy flying high

    A HAT-TRICK from Jean-Luc Alvarez fired Holme Lacy to a fifth win in seven games as they returned to action after almost two months. The wet weather has resulted in a host of matches across the county being postponed. However, Lacy returned to

  • HFA working to resolve legalities with new 3G pitch

    THE Herefordshire FA state that they are working to resolve legalities before they can open their new 3G pitch at the County Ground. Work began on the 3G pitch at the end of June and it was due to take 16 weeks to complete. During this time

  • Racecourse holds biggest meeting in calendar

    HEREFORD Racecourse is preparing for the biggest day on its calendar this Saturday. The Christmas Jumper Raceday is set to attract another big crowd with seven jump races taking place. The first race begins at noon and last starting at 3.30pm

  • McDonald's set to launch first vegan meal

    FAST food chain McDonald's s is to launch its first fully vegan meal in the new year. Veggie Dippers will go on sale on Thursday, January 2, in both adult meal and Happy Meal sizes. They are made with red pepper, rice, sundried tomato pesto

  • Bowen continues to impress with match winning brace

    PREMIER League clubs have been warned that Jarrod Bowen is not for sale, unless there is a substantial offer. The 22-year-old scored both goals last weekend as his Hull City side came from a goal down to beat Stoke City 2-1. The brace brings

  • Victim's jaw broken: what does this man know?

    POLICE have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after an assault in Hereford which left the victim with a broken jaw. A 20-year-old man was assaulted by a group of men while walking along Commercial Road. West Mercia Police

  • Leominster Victorian market returns this weekend

    CROWDS are expected to turn out as Leominster hosts its annual Victorian street market this weekend. Corn Square and Broad Street will be taken over by Victorian traders selling Christmas food, drink and gifts. There will also be free parking

  • Planned cuts to Herefordshire museums service reversed

    HEREFORDSHIRE Council has been praised for dropping proposals to cut £250,000 from its museum and archives services in next year’s budget. The council’s savings target formed part of its medium term financial strategy for the 2020/21 financial

  • How you can help those facing injustice

    TODAY (December 10) is Human Rights Day and people in Herefordshire are being urged to join thousands of others in the biggest day of action for human rights across the country. Amnesty International is encouraging people to take part in the world

  • One in three hospitals increases price of parking

    ONE in three hospitals in England put up the cost of parking last year, with patients and visitors objecting to the "exorbitant" prices, an investigation has found. The study by the PA news agency showed hospitals made more than £254 million from