My grandfather John Arthur Cowper was born in Hereford before relocating to Swansea, and I am searching for relatives of John Arthur Cowper’s older brother William Elisha Cowper (born in St James, Herefordshire in 1884), Selina Alice Cowper (born in
Thank you for sharing your beautiful babies with us. We love this feature. Please continue submitting your pictures of your newborns. These 15 adorable babies were printed in the Hereford Times edition of Thursday, July 2. Sending your
In her letter Fact Check (June 11), Fiona Thomas says 'blacks and Hispanics are no more likely to be shot (by the police) than whites in similar circumstances'. The 'facts' she quotes are based on reports by two Americans – Roland Fryer and Candace
CAMPAIGNERS gathered outside MP Robert Jenrick's Herefordshire manor house today (July 5) to protest a controversial property deal in London's Tower Hamlets. The Housing Secretary previously had to defend his actions in April after driving
Theatre buildings across the UK are set to be wrapped in colourful messages of hope as they remain closed due to the coronavirus crisis. If you spot them this weekend - here's why they are doing it. What is the reason behind it? In London
THE welfare of cattle on a farm near Bromyard has been hugely improved as a group of farmers and reap the benefits of their teamwork. Nominated in the Cattle Farmer of the Year category for this year Farming Awards, the team at RD Chesters in Pencombe
EMERGENCY services have been called to an incident in Hereford this evening. A heavy police presence was seen in Hereford's Commercial Road as they and the ambulance service were called to respond to an incident in the busy street. Police were
A SECOND World War RAF medic has celebrated his 100th birthday with a laid-back gathering of friends in his garden. Born two years after the end of the First World War, Barry Homer spent 44 years working in the advertising department at Lucas, a
A NATIONWIDE clap to thank the NHS will take place this evening to mark the 72nd anniversary of our health service. Following the success of the weekly Clap for Carers, people will be encouraged to reflect on the heroes of the pandemic with family
MOST of us agree with equality for all people, no matter what race or colour, but cannot accept the intolerable rioting and destruction caused by a few during the demonstrations and marches in support of George Floyd. Statues are symbolic reminders
NO new coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded at the Wye Valley NHS Trust since June 21, the latest NHS England figures show. NHS England figures show 56 people had died in hospital at Wye Valley NHS Trust as of 5pm on Saturday (July 4),
Trainline has launched a nationwide beta-test of 'Crowd Alerts' - a crowdsourced feature in its app - all to help customers alert fellow travellers if it’s not possible to social distance on a specific train. The feature was available for all Trainline
MORE coronavirus cases have been identified in Herefordshire in the latest figures released by Public Health England. The number of coronavirus cases in the county has risen to 745, as of 5.40pm on July 4, up from 743 on July 3. Herefordshire's
In his regular column for the Hereford Times, the Right Rev Richard Jackson, Bishop of Hereford, rails against the trend of take offence too easily AS the restrictions begin to lift post Covid-19 and we emerge blinking into the light, I am encountering
A so-called ‘Buck Moon’ will be spotted rising over the skies of the UK this weekend. In previous months, we've witnessed Snow Moons, Wolf Moons and even a Strawberry Moon. Now another dazzling bright full moon is in store, but what is the
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a fire in the open in Herefordshire this morning (July 5). A crew from Hereford Fire Station were alerted to the roadside blaze at Bridge Sollers just after 6.30am. A fire service spokesperson said the crew
SAFETY is key for a popular Hereford venue which has set its sights on being the safest cafe in the city. Riverside cafe De Koffie Pot has implemented a raft of safety measures to help keep staff and customers safe, including standing by the two-metre
CONTRARY to Nigel Thomas (June 25) I welcome the emergency active travel measures for Kington (and I also need to drive the extra distance to get into the town). It will enable all of us to use the High Street while keeping the recommended one
FIREFIGHTERS were called to an abandoned fire at a sports ground in a Herefordshire town last night (July 4). A crew from Ross-on-Wye Fire station were called to deal with the unattended bonfire at a cricket ground on Wilton Road at 7.20pm on Saturday
A MOTHER has paid a heartfelt tribute to her inspirational son, who died unexpectedly at the age of 34. Described as “selfless, courageous, kind and genuine” by his RAF colleagues, Corporal Jon Ward, most recently based in Glasgow, was born in
