Tuesday, 6th January 2009

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Protests over market hassle

Hundreds packed the streets for Leominster’s Victorian street market, but the event left a sour taste for at least one local business.

Behave and have fun is police wish

Law-breakers who fell foul of last year’s police efforts to reduce the effects of booze-related crime have been sent a Christmas card – by the police.

Don’t be lonely at home

Do you – or someone you know – spend days on end without having someone to chat to? If so, Age Concern Leominster and District could have the answer as they announce an extension of their Care Call service.

Two charged with murder

An uneasy silence hangs over Leominster in the wake of last week’s murder of local pawnbroker George Black.

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Archaeological dig will disrupt traffic

Herefordshire Council has apologised to motorists in advance for possible disruption in Ledbury during an archeological dig at the Master’s House early next year.

Blog hits out at signs’ objectors

An internet ‘blog’ set up after the saga of Bromyard’s disappearing signs has taken a swipe at objectors who called for them to be taken down.

Future of schools back on agenda

The educational future of thousands of youngsters was under the spotlight yesterday (Tuesday) as cabinet members, political group leaders, head teachers and governors met for a one-day conference called by Herefordshire Council.

Expect delays on A44

Motorists can expect delays on the A44 near Leominster for two evenings later this week.

Bikes worth £2,800 stolen

Thieves have snatched two bicycles – believed to be the only ones of their kind in the country – from a locked garage at Wigmore.

Farmer blows up storm on turbine

An ill wind is blowing in Ross-on-Wye as a farmer takes on planners who refused to support his application for a wind turbine on his 400 acre land, which he says would negate his electricity bills and mean he can release surplus power to the National Grid.