Saturday, 13th March 2010

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Mystery shoppers’ stamps of approval

A team of mystery shoppers and town centre assessors has given Leominster the stamp of approval in a survey aimed at improving the town’s overall experience.

Home move plan for lotto winners

A couple from Ross-on-Wye, who struck it lucky with a Lotto win on a night they couldn’t afford to go out, say their big win will help them buy a home together and splash out on a new car.

Churches’ Lent art project

During Lent, artist  Richard Bavin has been installed in seven South Herefordshire parish churches as artist in residence.

Mother’s fears over legal drug

A mother from Hereford says she fears for the safety of her 15-year-old son, who has become hooked on a legal drug known as ‘meow meow.’

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Group’s Fairtrade fun

Ross Fairtrade Steering Group has been arranged  a series of events in the town during Fairtrade Fortnight, which lasts until Sunday, March 7.

Church to get £682k lotto payment

Churches all over the country are to share £15.7 million to pay for urgent repair work this year, and the biggest payout will go to an architectural gem in Herefordshire.

Family’s tears at Daren’s birthday

A grieving Hereford family has been touched by an outpouring of feeling among friends and relatives of 17-year-old  Daren Loader, killed as the result of an attack in the city last March.

Jazz legend’s Leominster links revealed

Jazz legend Sir Johnny Dankworth, who died this week, was on the verge of his music career when he lived in Herefordshire 70 years ago.

Hotel hit by ’substantial’ blaze

Fire crews battled to save a prestigious hotel and restaurant near Wigmore from a blaze on Monday night which police are treating as suspicious.

Boulevard plans by ESG group

A Continental-style boulevard is the latest proposal put forward by developers behind Hereford’s Edgar Street Grid retail project.