HEREFORD Sixth Form College is celebrating a record number of successful applications to Oxford and Cambridge (Oxbridge) universities. Thirty-one students, 42 per cent of those who applied, received offers, compared with the national average of
LUCTONIANS still aren't feeling the pressure as the relegation-threatened sides all picked up crucial victories in National Two North. It's a case of looking up the table now for head coach Ryan Watkins, who feels his side have come through the
A FORMER MP for Brecon and Radnorshire has been cleared of unfair dismissal. Chris Davies was taken to an employment tribunal by his former office manager Sarah Lewis who claimed her dismissal resulted from informing the Conservative Party about
A HEREFORDSHIRE woman who was told she would lose all her disability benefits has not only won her appeal to get them reinstated she is getting a sizeable increase. Despite a litany of serious health issues, including facial reconstruction, Helen
A BROKEN down van on the A465 near Hereford is causing some problems for commuters leaving Hereford this evening (Tuesday). The van is obstructing the eastbound carraigeway, towards Bromyard, just off the A4103 Hereford to Worcester road. The
DRONE technology is helping Hereford Stampede to improve as they prepare for their first season in the British American Football League. The squad return to training this weekend ahead of their first league game away at Swindon Storm on March 29
A NUMBER of vans have been damaged after they were targeted by thieves in Herefordshire. Police said they have received four reports of vans being broken into and the contents stolen in the Ross-on-Wye area in recent days. The latest reported
AS THE world remembered the millions who died in the holocaust this week, our thoughts also turned to a heroine of our own. Special Operations Executive field operative Violette Szabo was executed at Ravensbruck concentration camp aged just 23
HEREFORD FC midfielder Jordan Nicholson has joined Northern Premier League side Buxton on loan. The 26-year-old has joined the side on an initial month-long loan deal and he's available for selection as they host Warrington this evening. Nicholson
WESTFIELDS will be without a league game this evening as their game against Tuffley Rovers has been postponed. Heavy rain has left the pitch at the Gloucestershire club waterlogged. "Unfortunately the heavy rain overnight has seen our saturated
A REGENERATIVE-farming approach to a one-acre no-dig market garden has earned the business a Farm Conservation Award nomination in this year’s Three Counties Farming Awards. Oxton Organics’ tiny but diverse market garden is nurtured with a compost
HEREFORD Racecourse have abandoned tomorrow's meeting due to poor track conditions. This morning the racecourse said there would be an inspection at 4pm today (Tuesday) for their Afternoon Winter Racing on Wednesday, but it has since been abandoned
THERE will be no Race for Life in Herefordshire this year because the charity which organises the events has said it wouldn't be cost-effective enough. Last year saw more than 1,000 people take part in the 5k and 10k runs at Hereford Leisure Centre
Nicholas Parsons was a true veteran of the stage, screen and airwaves with a career which spanned more than half a century. He clocked up numerous acting and comedy parts, but he was best known for his years as question master of TV quiz Sale Of
HOSPITAL bosses in Hereford are urging people to respect their staff, who have been faced with an increasing number of aggressive incidents. Emergency department staff have been the target of attacks by patients, with recent incidents including
Big Mac fans rejoice, the Giant Big Mac and bacon is on its way back. Last year's big hit will be back on the McDonald's menu from Thursday for eight weeks... and you can add bacon. A spokesperson for the fast food chain said: "The return of
RAIL passengers are facing delays this morning after two incidents this morning. A West Midlands Railway spokesperson said services between Bromsgrove and Hereford may experience delays relating to an incident, which has blocked the line between
PLANS are afoot to demolish the former Countrywide Farmers store in Ledbury. Frozen fruit and vegetables suppliers Newberry International Produce want to move onto the Hazel Park site off Dymock Road. Company representatives have submitted
