Saturday, 4th September 2010

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Hospice to launch £10m appeal

Plans have been lodged by St Michael’s Hospice, Bartestree, for a major refurbishment and building programme.

Campaign grows to stop school closure

Campaigners are stepping up their call to save a cherished North Herefordshire village school threatened with closure next year.

Drinker banned from town pubs for a year

County magistrates have issued a drink banning order against a 39-year-old man from Ross-on-Wye.

Sport sites crucial, parish meeting told

More affordable housing, safeguarded sports facilities and protected land for employment were just some of the issues raised at a lively parish meeting in Ledbury.

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Call to provide free wireless link

An idea to provide free wireless internet to homes and businesses in Bromyard would not be difficult to set up, according to one local councillor.

OAP living in fear after arson attack

Leominster writer and artist Jo Mary Stafford is recovering from shock after her car was destroyed in an arson attack outside her home last week.

‘Good Samaritan’ steals shopping

A shopper had his bags stolen after a man helped him board a bus in Hereford, police have said.

Greener route to city goes on show

Detailed plans for a greenway walking and cycling route, Connect2, are being unveiled in Hereford High Town on Saturday.

Cider plans for new business

Echoes of a rural 19th century industry can be found on the North Herefordshire border where Tony and Sue Cox have opened their new enterprise.

Esme’s special day thanks to wish charity

Four-year-old Esme Davies, from Ross-on-Wye, has been granted her wish to go to London Zoo by the Rays of Sunshine children’s charity.