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  • Firefighters called after toaster catches fire

    ONE person has been treated for smoke inhalation after a toaster caught fire in Hereford this afternoon. A fire service spokesperson said crews were called to reports of a house fire in Arkwright Close, Hereford, at 12.45pm today. On arrival

  • Heavy police presence at Aylestone Hill 'incident'

    A LARGE police presence was seen in Hereford last night (Monday). Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to an incident on the A465 Aylestone Hill at Aylestone Park. Herefordshire police's Inspector Robin Davies said: “At around

  • BMW stolen from Herefordshire garage

    BURGLARS made off with a BMW car after a Herefordshire garage showroom was targeted. Police said intruders broke into a garage premises at Trumpet, near Ledbury overnight on Sunday. They stole a blue BMW 330D estate (partial registration EFH

  • Hereford school announces shorter days dates

    WHITECROSS Hereford High School has announced its shorter days dates for 2020. It will be the fourth year that the school has run shorter teaching days, which is says allows more "investment in quality time improving teaching". Headteacher

  • Drink-drive veteran struggled with Gulf war experiences

    PROBLEMS stemming from experiences in the Gulf war led to a veteran's drink-driving arrest, a court has heard. Matthew Thomas Beach, 47, admitted failing to provide an evidential breath sample when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford on

  • Ambulance punched in Hereford city centre attack

    AN AMBULANCE on an emergency call was attacked by a man in Hereford city centre. Inspector Simon Arinze said: “We received a report in the early hours of Sunday morning that an ambulance was delayed at the junction of Blue School Street and Commercial

  • Lewis to give cricket society talk

    OFTEN regarded as an unfulfilled talent at England level Chris Lewis was sent to prison for smuggling cocaine following his retirement. Now aged 51, the former Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire fast-medium bowler and lower-order batsman will be

  • Dales to hold AGM

    DALES Cricket Club are holding their annual general meeting next Thursday (January 23). The AGM is being held at the Rankin Club in Leominster from 8pm. Those interested are welcome to attend. The club are currently looking for new players

  • This week's sports results

    FOOTBALL NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Hereford 1 (Jason Pope) Bradford (Park Avenue) 0 UHLSPORT HELLENIC LEAGUE Premier Division Windsor 1 Westfields 1 (Ben Hayes) Division One West Bourton Rovers 0 Hereford Pegasus 4 (Miles Langford

  • Lucs have 'nothing to lose' against leaders, says coach

    LUCTONIANS head coach Ryan Watkins says his side have 'nothing to lose' when they host unbeaten league leaders Caldy on Saturday. Watkins side picked up their sixth win of the season with a 29-25 victory over Chester last weekend. The win tightened

  • Hereford school fire may have been arson

    THE blaze which ripped through a derelict former primary school in Hereford “may have been started deliberately,” police believe. Police and firefighters were called to reports of a fire at the old Broadlands Primary School in Tupsley on Saturday

  • Karting trio get winter endurance series off to good start

    A TRIO of motor racing enthusiast joined together to take part in the first round of the Llandow Raceway endurance karting series recently. The Luck Trading Ltd sponsored MSC Racing Inc GX200 Kart had a very good first outing completing 252 laps

  • Tribute to police dog Echo

    POLICE in Herefordshire have announced the death of one of their dogs. In a statement they said: "It's with huge sadness and a heavy heart we inform you of the passing of one of our serving operational police dogs, Echo." They said Echo had died

  • Defensive masterclass helps Wyesiders to memorable win

    HEREFORD coach Luke Fisher hailed a 'tremendous' defensive display after his side recorded a memorable victory over Midlands 1 West leaders Dudley Kingswinford. Tom Starkey's second half try was the difference between the sides as the Wyesiders

  • Fears over air pollution deaths in Herefordshire

    HUNDREDS of deaths in Herefordshire over the next 10 years could be put down to toxic air, a leading charity has warned. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said heart and circulatory disease deaths attributed to particulate air pollution could be

  • Why subsidise these lethal things?

    THE autumn presented challenges to farmers and problems for the environment. This is normal in a wet season in Herefordshire. Now, however, we have a much more dangerous issue. Lagoons attached to anaerobic digesters are full. This