Herefordshire | Archive | 2007 | March
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...
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has picked up a hat-trick of national awards. more...
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...
A MAJOR plan to build two new primary schools will cost an extra £2 million after a miscalculation. more...
MODERN foreign languages have been revolutionised at a county school following the installation of the latest interactive technology. more...
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...
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...
HEREFORDSHIRE students have appeared in court to showcase their knowledge of the criminal justice system in a mock trial. more...
HOLMER C of E Primary School is celebrating after being judged outstanding in a report. more...
NFU president Peter Kendal came to Herefordshire last week to get an insight into the role of, and the emotive issues surrounding, polytunnels. more...
The Tractor World Show held at the Three Counties Showground saw Leominster Vintage Club and its members receive awards. more...
Defra's Livestock Markets Roadshow will be coming to Hereford next week. more...
WAITING times are to be slashed for people in Herefordshire needing NHS hearing assessments or new and replacement deaf aids. more...
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...
DANCERS at a Valentine's dance at Hereford Shirehall raised £7,000 for the Macmillan Renton Appeal. more...
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...
THE main stand at a Hereford football club has burnt down in a suspected arson attack. more...
THE main stand at a Hereford football club has burnt down in a suspected arson attack. more...
THREE vehicles had their windscreens smashed while parked outside a disco near Hay-on-Wye. more...
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...
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...
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 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...
A HEREFORD estate that claims it is being forgotten has set up a group to fight for better facilities. more...
THE former combined counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire have a new High Sheriff. more...
THE big local derby between Westfields and Hereford United is to go ahead despite the loss of a stand. more...
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...
HEREFORDSHIRE'S ambitious Macmillan Renton Cancer Appeal went crashing through the £1 million barrier this week. more...
THE Environment Agency (EA) has ruled out any further changes to the Hereford Flood Defence Scheme. more...
ONE of television's ageless treasures - Antiques Roadshow - is coming back to Hereford 30 years after the programme was recorded in the city. more...
DEVELOPERS have unveiled plans for one of north Herefordshire's biggest ever housing schemes. more...
THE former chief executive of Herefordshire Housing has been reinstated, but has decided to leave the organisation. more...
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...
AN unsuspecting badger had a rude awakening as fire crews launched an unlikely rescue bid. more...
BROMYARD residents have been shocked by the sudden announcement of the closure of its Royal Mail depot. more...
A COMMUNITY support officer from Ross-on-Wye has died suddenly, aged 49. more...
HEREFORDSHIRE Council wants every home in the county to have a wheelie bin and rubbish to be collected on alternate weeks with recyclables. more...
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...
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...
AN anti-slavery travelling exhibition has been launched in Hereford to mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade. more...
A FORMER Hereford Times sub-editor and his childhood sweetheart have celebrated their golden wedding. more...
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