Sunday, 14th March 2010

Dave’s tears as county rallies to his cause

A Herefordshire town’s fight to help a much-loved local man with terminal cancer, who has himself helped to raise thousands of pounds for charity over many years, is gathering an extraordinary momentum across the county.

‘Lowest’ council tax rise ahead

Herefordshire Council has approved what it says is the lowest per centage council tax rise in its history.
The increase of 2.54 per cent takes a Band D property to £1,205.09 per month from April.
It is also below the average council level for the country, say the authority.
The council balanced its books last year for the […]

Housing boss denies ‘rot’ claims

Rumours among Herefordshire Housing tenants that properties will be “left to rot” because of the city’s regeneration plans have been firmly refuted by the group’s chief executive Peter Brown.

14 step up to fight centre closure

The fight to save the Tudorville Youth Centre from being closed has taken another important step forward.

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MP make whistle-stop visit

Reduced power costs for homeowners could result from Herefordshire’s agri-industry taking charge of its own destiny, according to visiting MP Nick Hurd.

Paedophile convicted of child abuse

A sexual abuser with a cruel streak has been convicted in his absence after a court was told of the campaign he waged against a schoolgirl.

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.

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.

Store searches for ‘food partner’

Sainsbury’s Ross-on-Wye store is searching for a local charity to become its food donation partner.