AIR pollution from vehicles in part of Leominster could pose a health threat, Herefordshire Council warned this week. The council, which has been monitoring air quality along the A44 Bargates to see if it meets nationally set targets, has expressed concern
A HOUSING association chief and a council official were given a rough ride at a public meeting over plans to create a £1 million hostel for the homeless in Leominster. The proposed conversion of redundant council offices at Grange House into 12 bed-sits
WHEN calamity hit Bob Izon early last year he had to take it sitting down. For those who knew the former Herefordshire health chief well, such inactivity was hard to imagine. But such were the injuries caused when Bob collapsed in the street in Swansea
VILLAGERS who had an autumn shock over the closure of their local shop and post office are springing into action to fill the gap. They are going to the pub. Yarpole residents feared the loss of the shop in the village centre would have devastating impact
NHS dental patients in Herefordshire have been given a massive injection of hope. Herefordshire Primary Care Trust announced this week that more than 2,500 vacancies are up for grabs with dentists offering NHS treatment. In addition, the Government has
A PERMANENT reminder of Sir Edward Elgar's life in Hereford has moved a step closer after funding of up to £20,000 was secured from the Foundation for Sport and the Arts. The Elgar in Hereford Group is delighted with the grant, which will go towards creating
AN appeal for £750,000 for a hydrotherapy pool at Barrs Court has got off to a great start, with generous donations of help and pledges of support for the coming year. With £11,500 banked in the run-up to Christmas and confirmation of the appeal's charitable
A KNOCKOUT Hereford showman, who once cradled Muhammad Ali's baby daughter as the boxing legend had his marriage vows blessed, has celebrated his own wedding milestone. Former Hereford boxing booth owner Ron Taylor and his wife Lily were joined by more
A HIGHLY-regarded former teacher is to be remembered at a special service on Tuesday. Teaching at St Mary's Roman Catholic School, Lugwardine, Sister Mary - whose name was Frances Bath - was senior mistress for nearly 20 years. "She was a much loved and
BISHOPS Frome survived a searching examination at the hands of Talbot Head on Sunday to take their place at the head of the Soccer Site Malvern League division one. As Oak Allstars have already found out, Talbot Head specialise in making life difficult
BELMONT Keys produced the performance of the day as several Soccer Site Malvern League teams faced ties in cup competitions. Keys entertained The Bear FC in the Evesham Hospital Junior Cup, which they accidentally entered instead of the Minor Cup. They
HEREFORD LADS CLUB COLTS U10s 1 LEDBURY SWIFTS U10s 6 SWIFTS started at a gallop with a goal inside 90 seconds by Michael Arlott, following a goal-kick interception and pass from David Preece. Those opening moments summed up the majority of the game,
LEDBURY Town have two injury worries ahead of their FA Vase clash at Didcot tomorrow (Saturday) but the squad is full of confidence, said manager Ian Ford. An ankle injury makes Steve Olczak a major doubt, which Ford says would be a big loss. He will
LEDBURY came away from Droitwich with a hard-fought win in this vital relegation clash. DROITWICH 10PTS, LEDBURY 18PTS The first half was a tense affair with neither side giving an inch. Ledbury, with a more dominant pack and the boot of fly-half Rob
SWIFTS secured the runners-up spot in the HFA U-18 Floodlit League after completing a double over third-placed Leomin-ster on Wednesday night. LEOMINSTER 1, LEDBURY TOWN SWIFTS U18s 3 The visitors went ahead in the 10th minute when defender Mark Wildig
Saturday, January 22, 2005 DESPITE having much the better of the play at Edgar Street, Hereford tumbled to their third successive Conference defeat. To rub further salt into the wound, the Daggers goal, which completed the Essex side's first double of
A DISTRICT nurse from Kington who touched the lives of many sick and elderly people has died. Liz Burns lost the battle with her illness at Kington Court on January 9. She had dedicated her professional career to helping others after training as a Marie
BROMYARD'S young rugby players have been contesting local derbies with neighbouring Ledbury. Ledbury took the U9s game 20-10 but the Bromyard U10s were too strong for the visitors, winning 40-5, thanks to outstanding effort from John Pudge, who scored
BROMYARD were outplayed by a faster, fitter side, although the first half was even for long periods, with good defence from both sides. BROMSGROVE III 28PTS, BROMYARD II 0 However it was not long before pressure took its toll on Bromyard and an error
HEREFORD Sixth Form College has taken top marks from OFSTED with a report that puts the college among the best of its kind in the country. National Beacon status beckons for the college where "good" was the lowest grade in terms of teaching and management
SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA VASE Fourth round proper: Didcot Town v Ledbury Town. WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Lye Town v Bromyard Town. Division One: Malvern Town Reserves v Bilston Town. Division Two: Bromyard Town Reserves v Bustleholme Reserves
PLANS to keep essential Herefordshire Council services running are now a matter of urgency in case the company providing them is broken up, a report reveals. But the county arm of Jarvis Plc is seen as attractive to any would-be buyer if cash woes force
THE family of David Gillett, the cyclist killed in a Hereford road accident, said they were "dismayed and disappointed" by the court decision. They called for "real justice" for road accident victims and their families. The Gillett family called for tougher
AS plans to merge Hereford's art and technical colleges continue to arouse fierce debate, one of the art college's most famous alumni has entered the fray, adding his voice to the many opposing the move. John Ward, who attended the college in the 1930s
THE pagan owner of a derelict and reputedly haunted Herefordshire church has been told to remove a sign asking people to keep the site litter-free. Leszek Skuriat, who has owned Avenbury Church since the 1970s, responded to calls from the Bromyard community
MORE than 300 jobs for local people could be created at an asparagus farm in South Herefordshire after bosses announced plans to extend its student workers' accommodation. Cobrey Farms wants permission from Herefordshire Council for between 60 and 70
THIEVES have targeted a Golden Valley churchyard for the third time in under a year. The theft of three cyclamen plants from a grave earlier this month is the third time flowers have been reported stolen from Madley Church since last April. Police say
A TOWN council is to offer etiquette lessons to members after a bust-up saw one of them censured by standards watchdogs. Bromyard mayor Pearl Briggs hopes her council can now set an example having been the first to see a member brought before Herefordshire
LEOMINSTER MP Bill Wiggin got on his bike to raise awareness of the importance of exercise in reducing the risk of cancer. The Cancer Research UK campaign, Reduce the Risk, aims to help people learn how lifestyle changes can dramatically alter their odds
TUCKED between greetings card and gift shops in Leominster High Street is a store where callers ring a bell to enter. There are many quiet hours when the bell is silent but John Langstaffe's tiny workshop at the back is a hive of industry. He does a steady
PATIENTS from Wales will continue to come to Hereford County Hospital for treatment. The assurance was given following a meeting between representatives of Hereford Hospitals Trust and Powys Local Health Board. BBC Wales recently reported claims that
AN exhibition is to be held in the city to celebrate the life of the Hereford philanthropist John Venn. The minister is credited with changing the social fabric of the city through his tireless work to improve the lives of the poor. Public baths, a dispensary
THE Rotherwas access road campaign has hit another dead end. Andrew Davies, economic development and transport minister to the Welsh Assembly, has ruled out any cross-border cash help for the route. Mr Davies was responding to a report in the Hereford
A RELIGIOUS group called the Brethren hopes to build a new business park and centre of worship in Hereford. It is planning seven units on the former Westfields football ground at Rotherwas, with a hall for the Hereford Gospel Trust to be built on land
PLANS for Hereford's first 'retirement village' were on view in the city this week. The flagship retirement project, to be developed in Ledbury Road, is intended to include 100 self-contained units and become home to up to 150 people. More than 500 called
HEREFORD posties have raised thousands of pounds for Blackmarston School. Ten workers from the Royal Mail delivery office in Station Approach took part in the Wye Valley Runners annual 10km New Year's Day race and asked their customers to make donations
Welland U14s 0, Newtown Sports Colts 7 Newtown Sports Colts visited Welland on another blustery afternoon. Playing into the wind, the Colts defence of Scullion, Elmes and White coped well, with the keeper Johnson rarely troubled. The midfield of Newell
Ledbury Rugby Club is preparing for the biggest and most ambitious international tour in its history, on behalf of underprivileged Chilean children. The ten-day tour of Chile and Argentina in June 2006 has been two years in the planning and will cost
A FANTASTIC Stuart Smith half-volley from the edge of the area was enough to give Ledbury a half-time lead and set them on the road to three points. LEDBURY TOWN 2, TIVIDALE 0 Smith converted an Alex Volosonov whipped-in cross following a sweeping move
LEDBURY were forced to battle back from 2-0 down at half-time, a defensive error and then a lucky deflection leaving them with a stiff challenge. WOOFFERTON 2, LEDBURY RESERVES 2 A determined effort was rewarded when Peter Brown crossed for Russell Godfrey
SWIMMING in the Worcester Winter League for the first time in recent years, Ledbury senior swimmers had a successful gala in Halesowen. LADASC has joined the 18-club league to give older swimmers team competitions and to offer longer races (100m). The
COLWALL WHC had a dream start with virtually their first attack, Nicky Glover scoring after an interchange with Coral Handley. STROUD 1, COLWALL WHC 7 Handley set up the second goal for Sam Shail with a cross that was flicked in at the back post. Colwall's
LEDBURY Ladies C Tennis team had a five point win against Clifton-on-Teme Ladies on Sunday, January 16. The first pair, B Onions & J Robinson, won their two rubbers 6-2, 6-1 and 6-1 and 6-1 and the second pair, W Rushton & C Tingle, won 6-1 and
NEWENT BRIDGE CLUB Results from Wednesday, January 12. National Simultaneous Pairs Competition. N/S: 1 Paul Ford and Guy Van Der Gucht 65.28, 2 Lin Bennett and Jennifer Berrington 56.94, 3 Lily Boddington and Pam Jenkins 55.32. E/W: 1 Diana and Ken Vowles
A HEREFORDSHIRE girl has just landed back in Britain having been crowned a world champion line dancer in the USA. A thrilled Emily Williams, aged 15, flew back from Nashville, Tennessee, after picking up the title in the teenage division. Emily, who trains
A BOGUS police car is putting lives in danger in Herefordshire. The mystery white vehicle was seen with sirens blazing and blue lights flashing on the Hereford to Clehonger road. A woman motorist was driving past the Seven Stars pub at 9am on January
