KINGTON firefighters had an unusual call earlier today (August 2). The crew were called to help a vet to remove a cat from deep in the engine bar of a car. He'd travelled 28 miles before the driver heard his cries for help. He was successfully
EWYAS Harold fire crew were mobilised to a tree on fire, near to a barn, at a property in Longtown. They attended the incident at 21.30 on July 31. On arrival they found an old oak tree with a deep seated fire in the trunk. Using the hose
Coronavirus and Brexit are throwing up big challenges for Herefordshire farmers. But the answer is simple, says the county’s young farmers chairman, Ernie Richards – quality. So he’s enthusiastic about anything that promotes the high quality
In his regular column for the Hereford Times, North Herefordshire MP Bill Wiggin continues to question Herefordshire Council's decision to buy Maylord Shopping Centre WHEN Herefordshire Council met on July 17, I heard that a supposed lack of funds
THE very first Royal Welsh Virtual Show has proved to be a massive success as farming events are forced online due to the coronavirus pandemic. With the Royal Welsh Show unable to go ahead in its traditional format due to pandemic restrictions,
Food outlets across the UK have cut the prices of meals this month as a result of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, including McDonald’s. The fast-food chain is just one of many restaurants, pubs and cafes taking part in the scheme throughout
NINE new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Herefordshire, the latest official daily figures show. Public Health England figures show that 886 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Saturday (August 1) in Herefordshire
LEDBURY Town Council is pleased to announce the completion of the refurbishment works to the war memorial in the High Street. The works to the memorial were carried out by the Stone Workshop at a cost of just over £30,000. Stuart Heaton, a
HERE are all the Herefordshire hostelries that we know are taking part in the Government's Eat Out to Help Out Scheme which starts tomorrow (Monday). The scheme offers 50 percent off food and non-alcoholic drinks up to a total value of £10 per
HOSPICE Angel, Mike Pullin set himself the challenge of virtually cycling 126 miles, which is the distance covered when he and his friend Mick Marshall took a horse called Frank to London in 2002. Mike said: "Mick did many things for the Hospice
A warning has been issued after reports that Snapchat users were being targeted by criminals. According to reports, criminals have tried to extort money from users by threatening to reveal private photos and taking over accounts. Following
I read with disappointment your recent article regarding off-road motorcycles on the Brecon Beacons. As an off-road bike rider of nearly 40 years, I find it frustrating that I would be included in the description of the idiots found riding illegally
CHANGES to roads around market towns in Herefordshire will start being introduced from tomorrow (Monday, August 3). The changes, as part of Herefordshire Council's emergency active travel response, are to make walking and cycling more appealing
FOLLOWING the news and statement from Prime Minister, Boris Johnson that obesity increases vulnerability to the coronavirus, getting fit for the winter may be on your mind. Student, Lucy Rabone, spoke to Lisa Quinn, personal trainer and owner of
