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    Emergency Services Called Out to Car in River

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    Multi emergency services called out to reports of a vehicle in river Dore next to B4347 near Pontrilas.

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    Emergency crews from West Mercia Police, firefighters from Ewyas Harold, Hereford, Ross, and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene.

     
    No persons were found in the vehicle.
     
    The driver was later located at home safe and well by West Mercia Police and it turns out that the driver had not reported the accident, which had happened overnight...

    River Wye Floods

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    The river Wye in Hereford is very high with flooding already along the river path with no access to the Old Bridge.

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    This photograph was taken at 0800 this morning.

     

    The river is expected to peak this evening.

     

     


    Group launches ambitious running challenge for 2018

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    Darren Gibbons is leading the 12 in 12 challenge for St Michael's

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    A growing band of Hospice supporters are gearing up for a busy year after agreeing to complete 12 runs in as many months.
     
    The ‘Runathon 12 in 12’ challenge is being led by Darren Gibbons who will attempt a world record at one of the events when he aims to complete the Swansea Half Marathon in record time while blindfolded.
     
    He hopes the ‘12 in 12’ idea will raise around £5,000 for St Michael’s Hospice.
     
    Darren knows all about the work of St Michael’s as his mother-in-law sadly died at the Hospice a few years ago.
     
    ‘I’m really looking forward to the Runathon 12 in 12,’ he said.
     
    ‘It’s great that so many people are on board, and I’m grateful and proud of them all.
     
    ‘Hopefully it will be a year to remember, and one which sees us raise around £5,000 for St Michael’s Hospice.’
     
    So far, 15 fundraisers have signed up for the 12 in 12 challenge. Those taking part can choose whichever events they would like to complete, but they are all planning to enter the Hospice-led RUN Hereford in May, which features a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
     
    The team have signed up to a variety of runs including 10k’s, Half Marathons and Marathons, with Darren’s world record attempt taking place in June.
     
    To sponsor the 12 in 12 team, visit https://www.justgiving.com/companyteams/Runathon12in12
     
    To join the 12 in 12 Team, visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/12in12runathon

    Hereford City Link Road Opens Monday 11th December

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    The City Link Road will open to the public on Monday 11 December 2017.

     

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    The road opens in time for the busiest Christmas Shopping period

     
    The road will mark a significant milestone in the regeneration of Hereford City following on from the successful opening of Old Market in 2012.
     
    Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd will remain on-site for some weeks to undertake some final minor works and to finish the associated works to Barr’s Court Road.
     
    Once open the new road will provide an east to west route and a direct walking and cycling link from the Great Western Way to the hospital, railway station and colleges.  The road’s opening will also reinstate a second entrance to Merton Meadow car park in time for the Christmas shopping period.
     
    Councillor Philip Price, Cabinet Member for Infrastructure said:

    “I am delighted to announce that the road is opening on time and within budget and I would like to thank Alun Griffiths for the professional delivery of the road. More importantly, I would like to thank residents near to the road and the travelling public for their patience during the works.
     
    The road marks another milestone in Hereford’s regeneration and we now look forward to making further improvements to High Town next year and Commercial and Blueschool Streets in the near future.
     
    The new road unlocks previously unseen and under-utilised inner city land for development and plans can now be taken forward for the site to build new homes, a transport hub at the Hereford Railway Station, new public services buildings and university accommodation.”

     


    Acid spraying on cars!

    Chris Chappell
    By Chris Chappell,

    I am hearing rumours that some cars in Newton Farm have been sprayed with acid over the Christmas break. Does anyone know what had happened ? I hear the police have been involved but I can not get more information. The story is that a women was seen spraying acid on cars in Charlton Avenue, anyone know what has occurred?


    Housing Plans - Keepmoat Appointed As Preferred Bidder

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Herefordshire Councils ambitious plans for growth are a step closer to delivery with the appointment of Keepmoat Homes Ltd (Keepmoat) as a preferred bidder to become the councils partner developer at cabinet today, Thursday 27 July 2017.

     

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    Keepmoat, once officially appointed, will contribute to the delivery of 800 homes for Hereford city centre and to the housing targets set for the county, of which a significant number will be enabled by the Hereford Bypass.
     
    As a partner developer, Keepmoat will use local labour and the local supply chain, creating jobs, apprenticeships, training and education opportunities in the construction industry.
     
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    Councillor Harry Bramer, cabinet member contracts and assets said:
     
    The appointment of Keepmoat as our preferred bidder and subsequently our partner developer means that the council retains its ability to raise capital from the councils land holdings, whilst controlling the nature, speed and character of the countys development.
     
    Keepmoat will provide support for local businesses, third sector groups and the community as well as improving skills and educational attainment through training and apprenticeships. This in turn will enable the development of new economic activity to address the problem of low wages in the county.
     
    The council has appointed its preferred bidder and reserve bidder after a competitive tender process.

    WIN a £30 Gift Voucher for The Glass Tandoori

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    WIN - £30 Gift Voucher for The Glass Tandoori Restaurant!

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    Our spicy friends and sponsors at The Glass Tandoori have teamed up with Hereford Voice to generously offer this tasty prize for our latest competition. This voucher will buy you a set meal for 2 people!

    To be in with a chance of winning follow ALL 3 simple steps:
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    (Entrants MUST be over 16 years old)
    A winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries on Tuesday 23rd January 2018.  1f35b.pngGood luck! 1f35b.png #hvcomps #hfdvcomps


    Peter Andre and Midge will be Performing at Edgar Street

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    POP stars Peter Andre and Midge will be performing at an all day concert at Hereford FC's Edgar Street ground this May!

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    The line up for the Hereford FC Live concert that will take place at Edgar Street on 12th May has been confirmed!

     
    Peter Andre
    Midge Ure
    Five
    The Real Thing
    N-Trance
    Cheeky Girls
    American Four Tops
     
    The concert will kick off at midday and run until 11pm.
     
    General admission adult tickets are £35 plus booking fee
    10years and under – £10 plus booking fee
    Children 2 years and under go free of charge
     
    Peter Andre:
    Peter Andre is an English-born Australian singer, songwriter. He gained popularity as a singer, best known for his successful singles “Mysterious Girl” and “Flava”. He is also known for appearing on the third series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, and the thirteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing. The song “Mysterious Girl” reached the top of the charts in New Zealand and number eight in Australia, and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart.
     
    Midge Ure:
    Midge Ure enjoyed success in the 1970s and ’80s in bands including Slik, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids and Visage, and most notably as frontman of Ultravox, where he scored international hits like “Vienna” and “Dancing with Tears in My Eyes”. He is also known for being co-writer of the enduring charity single, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”. The ex-Ultravox singer wore a kilt for the occasion at Buckingham Palace. Ure was awarded his OBE for both his music and charity work.
     
    Five:
    Five are an English boy band from London. They were formed in 1997 by the same team that managed the Spice Girls before they launched their career. Sold a minimum of 1.6 million copies of their albums and 2.4 million copies of their singles in the UK alone. The band subsequently were signed by Simon Cowell and BMG/RCA for a six-album deal. In November 1997, Five released their debut single “Slam Dunk (Da Funk)“, which debuted at number 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
     
    The Real Thing:
    The Real Thing are a British soul group formed in the 1970s. In addition to a string of British hits, the band charted internationally with their song “You to Me Are Everything“, which reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart. By number of sales, they were the most successful rock/soul act in England during the 1970s.
     
    N-Trance:
    N-Trance are a British electronic music group who were formed by Kevin O’Toole and Dale Longworth in 1991. The group has sold over 5 million records worldwide and some of their hit singles include “Set You Free“, “Forever”, as well as covers of the popular 1970s disco songs “Stayin’ Alive“, “D.I.S.C.O.” and “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?“.
     
    Cheeky Girls:
    The Cheeky Girls are a Romanian-born British-based pop duo consisting of twin sisters Gabriela and Monica Irimia. They achieved success in the charts with four top 10 hits between 2002 and 2004. They are best known for their debut single, “Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)“, which has sold more than 1.2 million copies worldwide.
     
    American Four Tops:
    This phenomenal quartet are keeping the legendary Four Tops music alive worldwide. They’ll take you through the hits – Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie), Standing in the Shadow, Bernadette, Walk Away Renee, Loco in Acapulco and plenty more from Platters, The Stylistics and the Temptations.
     
    With their high stepping choreography and the original harmonies from that era; the show is explosive. The group have toured extensively and are particularly well known in Germany, Holland, Belgium, Spain and Ireland.
     
    You can purchase your tickets HERE

    Hereford Medieval City Walls Left To Ruin

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Why are our beautiful Medieval City Walls being left to ruin?

     

    I have mentioned this in the recent topic about a number of increased weeds in our city but I do think this justifies a unique topic.

     

    Just look at the weeds growing from the top of this section along Gunners Lane.

     

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    Hereford Voice is highlighting just how bad this has become in an attempt to provoke some action and possible restoration from the Council. Hopefully, we can encourage them to put a maintenance plan in place going forward. The Herefordshire County Council need to look at having the weeds removed and also look at cleaning and repairing any unstable sections of the City Walls.

     

    The survival of our Medieval City Walls is very important, this is our heritage and therefore should be protected for future generations to come, after all this site is a scheduled monument protected by law.  

     

    There was a study of Hereford's City Walls back in September 2011 details here and details about the Area of Archaeological Importance (AAI) can be found here

     

    A map of Hereford Area of Archaeological Importance, Hereford city wall conservation management plan documents and archaeology supplementary planning guidance can be found here and here


    Clearing The Newton Brook

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Some good work being carried out all this week along the Newton Brook in Belmont. The brook has not really been cleaned out in years so it was good to see a JCB making light work of it.

    This work was paid for by Herefordshire Council and there is now a program for maintenance along this stretch. 

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    This work was undertaken following constant pressure to do something from Cllr Tracy Bowes who has been chasing them for months as this is a flood risk. They tried to clear some of the brook near Jubilee field on the last community action day but the silt was above their wellies.

    They are monitoring the other parts of the brook and this has been included in the tender for work for next year. 

    December, January and February have been highlighted as good times for tree and shrub maintenance and coppicing but there is a plan now which should see additional work carried out throughout the year.


    Man Charged with Murder Appears in Court

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    A man charged with the murder of Julie Clark (we understand that this was his mother) who died from stab wounds at her home in Highmore Street, Hereford, last Tuesday appeared in court at Hereford today.

     

    Jason Nellist, 40, of Nicholson Court, Hereford was at Hereford Magistrates Court this morning.
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    Nellist only spoke to confirm his name, age and address.
     
    The case has been adjourned until his next appearance at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday, January 17.
     
    Jason Nellist has been remanded in custody.

    BBC Question Time to broadcast from Hereford

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    BBC 'Question Time' programme will be broadcast live from Hereford on the 18th January 2018.

     

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    David Dimbleby will host the show with a selection of guests from all political backgrounds - location still to be confirmed.
     
    If you would like to be a part of the audience and put your questions to the panel then please visit HERE

    Illegal Tobacco Seized During Multi Agency Task Force

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    Illegal Tobacco Seized During On 17th January 2018, a Multi Agency Task Force carried out search warrants on premises operating as 'mini markets' in Eign Gate Hereford and Drapers Lane, Leominster.

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    Multi Agency Task Force of Trading Standards, Police, Fire Service and Immigration in action! Tobacco was secreted within very sophisticated and specifically made devices.
     
    These pieces of criminal ingenuity were quickly 'deconstructed' by a crew from Hfd Fire Station! 
     
    Assisted by a specialist trained tobacco sniffer dog, numerous 'stashes' of illicit tobacco were located.
     
    The tobacco was secreted within very sophisticated and specifically made devices operated by hydraulic remote control drawers and lifts, said PC Duncan Reynolds, from Hereford Harm Reduction unit.
     
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    These expensive pieces of criminal ingenuity were quickly deconstructed by members of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service with state of the art cutting equipment.�
     
    In total 1,920 packets of fake and non-duty paid tobacco was seized along with 132 packets of hand rolling tobacco. This equates to approximately 33,000 cigarettes and £15,000 duty evasion.
     
    Four people were arrested during the raids for various offences and questioned by enforcement officers from several agencies.
     
    One person was identified as being illegally in the UK.
     
    The investigation is ongoing as enquiries continue.
     
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    People who purchase tobacco from such premises are putting their health at an additionally high risk, as many other waste products are mixed with the tobacco prior to packaging it, in order to maximise profit,
    added Mr Reynolds.
     
    The public are requested to pass any information with regard to the sale of illicit tobacco to either the Police, Trading Standards or Crimestoppers.
     
    This information can be passed anonymously and will help to build the intelligence around this highly organised form of offending.

    Where to go, what to do...

    Sezbet
    By Sezbet,

    Hello, my partner and I are completely new to Hereford - we moved up from Cornwall a few days ago, leaving virtually everyone we know behind. We aren’t the most social of creatures, and we don’t go out a great deal, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like spending time with good people and listening to good music. I’d love it if the members here could advise and recommend? Especially places that don’t cost an arm and a leg - moving has pretty much cleared out our wallets!


    Hereford City Parking - Meeting

    Hereford Voice
    By Hereford Voice,

    On Monday 29th January, 5.30 - 7pm

     

    Hereford BID members are invited to attend a parking meeting to discuss/ reflect and hear about the parking situation in Hereford.
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    Many businesses have been touched by the changes made to waiting times/ meters introduced whilst both publicly and behind the scenes HBID have been constantly working on your behalf to ensure your views are heard and that we have a parking system that attracts visitors and shoppers.
     
    For more information and to download the monthly parking vouchers go here feel free to sign our petition here

    The Send Climbing Centre - Rotherwas SET TO REOPEN

    DILLIGAF
    By DILLIGAF,

    After less than a year, the doors have closed - due to unforeseen circumstances.......

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    A big blow for the staff and in general for the city of Hereford. This was much needed and well used by folk far and wide

    It appears they closed unexpectedly and didn’t pay staff, return any outstanding membership fees and Christmas vouchers. No contact has be made with either NICK HAMES or his missus - both co-owners.

    No further information.


    Hillside Rehabilitation Centre to Close

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    We have learned today that the Hillside Rehabilitation Centre in Redhill, Hereford is likely to close next month.

    The Hillside unit is a reablement unit located in the south of the city, and is funded by the NHS and Herefordshire Council.
    The modern, well-equipped facility was built in 2003.
     
    As of today the centre would need to place at least 50 patients.
     
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    Hereford live concert

    DILLIGAF
    By DILLIGAF,

    All I can say is that I’m shocked! Big expectations but No thought has gone into this whatsoever. To me all day means at least 8am to 6pm,10hrs! 7 acts and I can’t see them doing more than an hour each! Cheeky girls 15min max - 2 “songs†that leaves 3+ hrs to fill. But they’re not going to start at 8 more like noon or 2pm, so not really all day.

    So much local talent and some great international talent that has come from the Shire, not one listed, I doubt even contacted. Dried up has beens who probably contacted them. I’d rather spend my £35 at a festival for 3 days seeing real talent, (midge excluded)! And I have.

    Disappointed to say the least. Someone please can we have a proper festival/party in the park type event like other towns and cities annually do.

    Or are we all too scared because of the Cider & Sausage fiasco a few years ago. So much local talent going for us.


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