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Stories for 6 July 2007

Bromyard

Birds die in fire

HUNDREDS of young pheasants died in a fire near Bromyard.  more...

Birds die in fire

HUNDREDS of young pheasants died in a fire near Bromyard.  more...

Hearing dogs talk!

HEARING Dogs for Deaf People is the talk at the next meeting of Bromyard Women's Institute. Barbara Ward gives the talk at 7.30pm at St Peter's Church meeting room on Monday. New members are welcome. For details, call 01885 488411.  more...

Hearing dogs talk!

HEARING Dogs for Deaf People is the talk at the next meeting of Bromyard Women's Institute. Barbara Ward gives the talk at 7.30pm at St Peter's Church meeting room on Monday. New members are welcome. For details, call 01885 488411.  more...

Taking to the water

THE newly-formed Bishop's Frome Youth Club, which meets at the village centre, is offering local young people the chance to go kayaking on Thursday, August 23. Any young person wishing to book a place should phone 01885 490411.  more...

Dodging the rain

STAFF, pupils and parents at St Peters Primary School in Bromyard dodged the rain to enjoy their annual school fete.Entertainment was provided by the Queen Elizabeth High School band and pupils who performed in the school's recent Pop Idol contest. Hot dogs, burgers and strawberries and cream were enjoyed by hungry visitors on Saturday, June 16. The event raised £1,473 for the school.  more...

Book looks at industry

BROMYARD'S hop-picking history has been immortalised in a new edition of an illustrated book.  more...

Popular gala is marking its 40th birthday in fine style

THE popular Bromyard Gala steams into town this weekend, boasting a range of activities for all the family.  more...

Popular gala is marking its 40th birthday in fine style

THE popular Bromyard Gala steams into town this weekend, boasting a range of activities for all the family.  more...

Teenagers really make difference

BY George, they've done it. Three Bromyard pupils, all with the same name, have been rewarded for their community spirit.  more...

Dream of a show is packed full of songs and colour

COLOURFUL characters and lively dance routines are on the agenda as Burley Gate Primary School prepares to perform the hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  more...

Dream of a show is packed full of songs and colour

COLOURFUL characters and lively dance routines are on the agenda as Burley Gate Primary School prepares to perform the hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  more...

Colwall

Take glimpse behind scenes

A BEHIND the scenes glimpse at the work of the Colwall Players is on offer during a 20th anniversary open day on Saturday, July 21.  more...

Car transporter stolen

A FOUR-wheeler trailer was stolen from outside Evendine Court, Evendine Lane, Colwall.  more...

Latest

Nappy mornings are moved

HEREFORD'S Nappaccino mornings are being moved to a new venue at The Courtyard on Monday.  more...

Nappy mornings are moved

HEREFORD'S Nappaccino mornings are being moved to a new venue at The Courtyard.  more...

Reflections of glory

FOLLOWING the completion and dedication of the new Thomas Traherne stained glass windows at Hereford Cathedral a new publication of meditations has been launched by author Dr Gordon Leah.  more...

'Flood' kittens found new home

THE tale of two kittens rescued from floods has come to a happy ending.  more...

On a clear day

HEREFORDSHIRE people have the chance to cross the border into Worcestershire and, if the weather is clear, overlook six counties.  more...

Bulls striker moves to Bristol

HEREFORD United striker Andy Williams has signed for Bristol Rovers for an undisclosed fee.  more...

Outrage over secrecy

A HEREFORDSHIRE councillor has accused Herefordshire Council of 'cultural vandalism of the highest order'.  more...

Outrage over secrecy

A HEREFORDSHIRE councillor has accused Herefordshire Council of 'cultural vandalism of the highest order'.  more...

Up for the Kielder Challenge

A TEAM of eight teenagers from Bishop of Hereford Bluecoat School in has won one of only 12 places available in the 2007 Kielder Challenge Finals after beating off competition from more than 250 teams across the UK.  more...

Heritage inspectors to view Rotherwas discovery

ENGLISH Heritage officials are to inspect a 4,000-year-old monument discovered on the edge of Hereford.  more...

Teenager jailed for vicious attack

A 17-year-old male youth has been sentenced to three-and-a-half year Public Protection Order after admitting an assault which left its victim in a coma for seven weeks.  more...

Getting the money in

HEREFORDSHIRE Council continues to increase its efficiency in council tax collection - securing 98.4% of tax owed in the last financial year.  more...

Rotherwas Ribbon hotline to be set up

DUE to popular demand, Herefordshire Council is to organise a series of open afternoons' for the public to view the newly unearthed Rotherwas Ribbon - a Bronze Age surface of cracked stones discovered as a result of the construction of the Rotherwas relief road in Hereford.  more...

Round-Up

Helicopter called out

A POLICE helicopter hovered over Ledbury in the early hours of Thursday morning, following police concerns over the welfare of a middle-aged man who had dialled 999 from the town's cemetery.  more...

Piglets are star attraction at park

THERE were celebrations this week at Weston's Cider, Much Marcle, thanks to the birth of nine Gloucestershire Old Spot piglets at the Visitor's Centre.  more...

School's celebration of music

AN outdoor concert given by staff and pupils tonight (Friday) at 6.30pm will conclude the annual music week at Ashperton Primary School.  more...

Dog disturbs thieves

BURGLARS targeted an isolated house near Bosbury and attempted to gain access by forcing patio doors.  more...

School's celebration of music

AN outdoor concert given by staff and pupils tonight (Friday) at 6.30pm will conclude the annual music week at Ashperton Primary School.  more...

Collapsed at cricket game

TRIBUTES and cards have been pouring in after Ledbury cricketer Stewart Robertson collapsed during a match.  more...

Relatives joining homage to poet

RELATIVES of the Victorian poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning and her poet husband Robert Browning met at Hope End on Wednesday at a memorial to the poet.  more...

Relatives joining homage to poet

RELATIVES of the Victorian poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning and her poet husband Robert Browning met at Hope End on Wednesday at a memorial to the poet.  more...

Refugee writers

LEDBURY Poetry Festival has managed to secure a last minute appearance involving three gifted international poets with tales to tell.  more...

Into receivership

STAPLOW-based Firework Factors has gone into receivership.  more...

Lizzie is first to pass

LEDBURY childminder Lizzie McAteer, of Bridge Street, is the first childminder in the county to pass a new Government initiative to improve standards.  more...

Rain to blame says developer

aBARRY Connally, the developer who built 12 homes off Albert Road, says drains serving the properties are not responsible for recent flooding in a neighbouring house.  more...

Crowds watch as crew gets Freedom of Town

AT least 1,000 people gathered in the High Street to cheer on the crew of HMS Ledbury as they were offered the Freedom of the Town.  more...

Free-range hen plant backed

PLANNING permission has been granted by Forest of Dean District Council for a new building to house 12,000 free-range hens at Drews Farm, near Dymock.  more...

New president elected

LEDBURY Rotary Club has a new president, in the shape of local agricultural engineer Tony Wargent.  more...

Keeping watch

THERE will be a Neighbourhood Watch meeting at Canon Frome Court on Wednesday, July 11 from 7.30pm.  more...

Move opposed

TOWN councillor and local retailer Martin Eager has launched a petition against Herefordshire Council's proposals to demolish the youth centre in Bye Street and build a new library on the site.  more...

Multiplay time

NEW multiplay equipment is being fitted at Ledbury recreation ground this week.  more...

Factory closure by autumn 2008

PREMIER Foods is set to close Robertson's Ledbury Preserves by the autumn of 2008 and shift manufacture of the plant's products to Cambridgeshire.  more...

  
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