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Stories for 26 March 2007

Bird Patrol

Swallows' incredible journey

Undertaking an incredible but hazardous journey from South Africa to northern Europe, the migrating swallow can cover more than 200 miles a day at speeds of 17-22 miles per hour. Swallows arrive in the UK in April and May, returning to their southern wintering grounds in September and October.  more...

Business

Awards hat-trick

WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has picked up a hat-trick of national awards.  more...

Bridging the gap between business and education

FURTHER education students in Hereford and Worcester are getting a taste of life in the real world of business, thanks to a unique learning project being backed by the Hereford and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce.  more...

Education

New schools set to cost an extra £2m

A MAJOR plan to build two new primary schools will cost an extra £2 million after a miscalculation.  more...

Modern way to learn languages

MODERN foreign languages have been revolutionised at a county school following the installation of the latest interactive technology.  more...

Academy backers hit out at rejection

PARENTS, teachers and supporters of the plan to create the first state-funded Waldorf Academy have spoken out against a council decision that stopped them opening the proposed Herefordshire Academy's doors at Much Dewchurch this September.  more...

Top marks for village’s CofE school

TRADITIONAL values fostered at Pembridge Church of England Primary School have gained the school top marks from both Ofsted and a special inspection covering church schools.  more...

Youngsters in the dock for mock trial

HEREFORDSHIRE students have appeared in court to showcase their knowledge of the criminal justice system in a mock trial.  more...

School joy at outstanding report

HOLMER C of E Primary School is celebrating after being judged outstanding in a report.  more...

Farming

Polytunnels in the spotlight

NFU president Peter Kendal came to Herefordshire last week to get an insight into the role of, and the emotive issues surrounding, polytunnels.  more...

Vintage success at top tractor event

The Tractor World Show held at the Three Counties Showground saw Leominster Vintage Club and its members receive awards.  more...

On the road with Defra

Defra's Livestock Markets Roadshow will be coming to Hereford next week.  more...

Health

Car park units will cut waiting lists

WAITING times are to be slashed for people in Herefordshire needing NHS hearing assessments or new and replacement deaf aids.  more...

Liz is taking steps to help cancer

CLEARED of cancer at last, housewife and mother Liz Marawiecka is walking all 186 miles of the Pembrokeshire Coast path to make a point.  more...

Jenny’s dancers raise thousands for appeal

DANCERS at a Valentine's dance at Hereford Shirehall raised £7,000 for the Macmillan Renton Appeal.  more...

Latest

Rotherwas Road opportunity

NOW the main contract works have started on the Rotherwas Access Road Herefordshire Council is offering businesses and members of the public an opportunity to find out more about the project.  more...

Westfields Stand - arson suspected

THE main stand at a Hereford football club has burnt down in a suspected arson attack.  more...

Westfields stand - arson suspected

THE main stand at a Hereford football club has burnt down in a suspected arson attack.  more...

Windscreens smashed

THREE vehicles had their windscreens smashed while parked outside a disco near Hay-on-Wye.  more...

Cranberry jobs blow

IT HAS been claimed that the loss of 400 jobs in the border town of Abergavenny will be a major blow to the area.  more...

Cranberry jobs blow

IT HAS been claimed that the loss of 400 jobs in the border town of Abergavenny will be a major blow to the area.  more...

Cranberry jobs blow

IT HAS been claimed that the loss of 400 jobs in the border town of Abergavenny will be a major blow to the area.  more...

TV gardener's county date

TV and radio gardening presenter, Chris Beardshaw will be at Westons Cider in Much Marcle, on Good Friday to reopen their traditional and rare breeds farm park for the season.  more...

Tupsley action group formed

A HEREFORD estate that claims it is being forgotten has set up a group to fight for better facilities.  more...

New high sheriff

THE former combined counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire have a new High Sheriff.  more...

Bulls' battle at Westfields to go ahead

THE big local derby between Westfields and Hereford United is to go ahead despite the loss of a stand.  more...

Round-Up

Marathon men on their marks

HEREFORD-based dentist and father of two former head choristers of Hereford Cathedral will be swapping his drill and mask for a pair of running shoes as he prepares himself to take part in this year's marathon.  more...

Thanks a million

HEREFORDSHIRE'S ambitious Macmillan Renton Cancer Appeal went crashing through the £1 million barrier this week.  more...

Agency rules out more changes to flood defence

THE Environment Agency (EA) has ruled out any further changes to the Hereford Flood Defence Scheme.  more...

Roadshow’s visit sparks treasured memories

ONE of television's ageless treasures - Antiques Roadshow - is coming back to Hereford 30 years after the programme was recorded in the city.  more...

Plans for Barons Cross unveiled

DEVELOPERS have unveiled plans for one of north Herefordshire's biggest ever housing schemes.  more...

Housing chief is reinstated

THE former chief executive of Herefordshire Housing has been reinstated, but has decided to leave the organisation.  more...

Academy backers hit out at rejection

PARENTS, teachers and supporters of the plan to create the first state-funded Waldorf Academy have spoken out against a council decision that stopped them opening the proposed Herefordshire Academy's doors at Much Dewchurch this September.  more...

Rude awakening for sleepy badger

AN unsuspecting badger had a rude awakening as fire crews launched an unlikely rescue bid.  more...

Residents’ shock at depot closure

BROMYARD residents have been shocked by the sudden announcement of the closure of its Royal Mail depot.  more...

Policing team pays tribute to colleague

A COMMUNITY support officer from Ross-on-Wye has died suddenly, aged 49.  more...

Wheelie bin plan rolls in

HEREFORDSHIRE Council wants every home in the county to have a wheelie bin and rubbish to be collected on alternate weeks with recyclables.  more...

Village sets an example

WHEN villagers in Brilley wanted to clear the air, Whitehall took note. Now, the tiny community nestled in the hills halfway between Hay-on-Wye and Kington is setting a national example.  more...

Owner’s speed camera call after Crufts winner is hurt

THE owner of a former Crufts champion has called for the introduction of a speed camera after her dog was knocked down on the side of a busy Herefordshire road.  more...

Horrors of slavery

AN anti-slavery travelling exhibition has been launched in Hereford to mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade.  more...

Couple are still making headlines after 50 years

A FORMER Hereford Times sub-editor and his childhood sweetheart have celebrated their golden wedding.  more...

  
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