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Chance to step out and get walking

Step out for Get Walking Week – Britain’s biggest free, short walks festival, encouraging people to get outdoors and get active.
From May 4-11, there will be thousands of short walks of five miles or less led by experienced walk leaders.
Herefordshire  Ramblers invite everyone to join them on the following events taking place locally:
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Doctor issues measles alert

One in five of Herefordshire’s children and teenagers could be at risk if a measles outbreak strikes the county, a GP has warned.

Samaritans report a rise in callers

County Samaritans are reporting a huge surge in calls as thousands seek help during the economic downturn.

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Charity faces bleak future after funding cut

A charity which provides help to the blind and partially sighted people in Herefordshire is facing a bleak future after Herefordshire Council cut all its funding.

Public thanked after Rotherwas blaze alert

Police in Hereford have thanked people for their co-operation after a large scale fire at a factory on an industrial estate in Rotherwas on Wednesday, April 17.

Campaigners protest over link road plan

Leominster Protest Against Ridiculous Development has submitted its comprehensive objection to Herefordshire Council’s  Core Strategy plans for the town.

Care home staff praised by fire chief

Staff at a Ross-on-Wye care home have been praised for their actions following a fire in a resident’s bedroom last Tuesday.

Soldier still hoping to sell ‘Saddam’ piece for charity

Ten years after the bronze statue of Saddam Hussein was toppled in Baghdad, a former SAS soldier from Herefordshire still hopes to help charity by selling a piece of it.

Online shoppers warned to be on fraud alert

A senior police officer is urging people across the West Mercia Police area to be on their guard against internet shopping scams.