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Poetry too spicy for pupils' taste

POETRY said to refer to sex, paedophilia and cannibalism, has started a war of words involving county school pupils, writes CATHERINE SHOVLIN.   more...

Duchess pays tribute to friend

THE Duchess of York paid tribute to the memory of her `angel' at Hereford Cathedral Junior School's prize-giving day, writes ANITA HOWELLS.   more...

Tragic death of sensitive teenager

A `SENSITIVE' teenager hanged himself with a judo belt after arguing with his father over plans to join the army, an inquest heard.   more...

Surveillance centre eagle eye could be privatised

PRIVATISED eyes could be watching over Herefordshire from a newly-created county surveillance centre, writes BILL TANNER.   more...

Early call for charity Jailbreak's comeback

A LOCAL councillor has made a plea for Hereford Jailbreak to `comeback' as soon as possible, writes LIZ WATKINS.   more...

Death of legend in Catholic education circles

A WOMAN once described as the cornerstone of education in Herefordshire has died at the age of 93, writes LIZ WATKINS.   more...

Builders put plan on table for A49 link

HEREFORDSHIRE'S builders have formulated a five-point action plan that they believe will boost the county's economy, writes RICHARD WILSON.   more...

Top brass keeps lid on UN operation

A BOOK detailing an SAS attempt to stop one of the worst war crimes carried out in Bosnia has been blocked by the Ministry of Defence, according to reports, writes BILL TANNER.   more...

Report predicts worst scenario on health care

MORE consultants, more nurses and more and better equipment are needed in Hereford hospitals.   more...

Charity shop goes

LEOMINSTER'S oldest charity shop is to close its doors for the last time tomorrow after more than 15 years.   more...

Leominster pupil goes for gold

A FORMER Hereford Cathedral School pupil has been awarded a gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.   more...

Drink charge

LEOMINSTER town councillor John Anthony Forrester, aged 63, of Priory House, The Priory, is due to appear before Herefordshire magistrates next week charged with drink-driving.   more...

92-year-old was a sporting pioneer

ONE of Leominster's sporting pioneers has died at the age of 92.   more...

Bromyard police seek sponsors to make their mark

BROMYARD police are appealing for sponsors to come forward and pledge financial support in the fight against crime.   more...

Regulars halt pub closure

A BROMYARD pub has been saved from extinction by its most loyal drinkers, while another famous watering hole prepares for a new lease of life.   more...

Tory slams Keep the £ `extremists'

A WOULD-BE MP says `small groups of extremists' are short-changing the county over saving the pound.   more...

Appeal for information

DYFED Powys Police are appealing for information following two attempted burglaries in the Brecon area.   more...

Ross Labels expansion plan sent to Whitehall

THE future expansion of Ross Labels in Herefordshire looks likely to get the go-ahead, with the plans having been sent to Government for the final once-over, writes CATHERINE SHOVLIN.   more...

Symonds Yat drugs case opens

A SYMONDS Yat man charged with plotting to set up a £140 million ecstasy factory also conned Irish customs officers into giving classified information on how criminals smuggle red diesel.   more...

£1m conversion of old Ross post office

PLANS for the £1 million conversion of an old Ross post office into a Wetherspoon bar have been given the stamp of approval, in spite of protest over the possible effect on local businesses.   more...

Ledbury's future is brilliant!

THE future is bright for Ledbury, which is celebrating the announcement of vital funding worth a total £30,000.   more...

MP wants to lift siege on Ledbury laboratory staff

A HEREFORDSHIRE firm under siege from animal rights activists has been backed by area MP Peter Temple-Morris.   more...

Horses put down after collision with car

TWO horses had to be shot after being in collision with a car in an accident their owner said should never have happened.   more...

Opponents still beefing

COUNCILLORS debating a controversial plan for a butchery and shop in a Herefordshire hamlet were told that refusal would lead to astronomical costs in an appeal, writes CATHERINE SHOVLIN.   more...

Tenth birthday £8,500 cheque

THERE has been cause for a double celebration for the staff and children at the Gateway Nursery marking its tenth birthday with the arrival of an £8,500 cheque.   more...

Retreat gets thumbs-up

THE expansion of a retreat that has attracted visitors for nine years is seen as a boost to the local economy, writes CATHERINE SHOVLIN.   more...

Cash in the pipeline for school study area

A NATURE conservation and activity area at Bridstow School has been given a boost thanks to a grant from a national gas pipeline company.   more...

Much Marcle focus of hunt for missing woman

METROPOLITAN Police has once again turned its attention to a Herefordshire village in the hunt for a woman who has been missing from her home since January.   more...

Westfields given red card over ground plan

THEY think it's all over - but it isn't. A Hereford football club that lost its vital `home' fixture may get a re-match.   more...

Man in court on attempted murder charge

A 39-year-old man has appeared before city magistrates charged with attempted murder.   more...

School without its head at time of change

HEREFORD'S Whitecross High School is without its head at a critical time of change, writes BILL TANNER.   more...

Young given their say on the airwaves

A FUN, friendly and free way for young people to occupy the summer holidays is being offered in Hereford, with the serious opportunity for voicing opinions.   more...

Neighbours quizzed on SAS site future

PEOPLE who live near the former SAS camp in Hereford are being invited to have a say about its future.   more...

Housing scheme for young people

DEMOLITION work has started to make way for an innovative housing project which will help young people in Herefordshire.   more...

Focus on key skills for entrance to university

LOOKING to the past as well as to the future - that was the theme of the headmaster's speech at the Hereford Cathedral School prize-giving day, writes RICHARD WILSON.   more...

Custodial sentences for trio in fracas outside takeaway

FOUR people were injured outside a takeaway in Hereford after a crowd of drunken yobs launched attacks, a court heard.   more...

Doubts cast over Civic Trust future

THE vice-chairman of a leading conservation watchdog has cast doubt on its future - prompting a special meeting.   more...

  
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