Adrian Pitt

Evening Steve.That is such a poor argument.... it really isn't worth any response.

 

H..these are children. Children.

 

Damaged, traumatised children.

 

(And of course, no British youngsters ever go abroad and misbehave in any way??? Club 18 - 30 anyone?? Malia. Sex, drugs, binge drinking and fights....! Not that the two can really be compared in terms of where they come from, and what they've endured. )

 

You could apply the same lame argument to some ISIS members some of these are traumatised and damaged therefore their actions would be justified would they?

Your lame Club 18-30 comparison is UTTERLY out of context. You are comparing people young people who have paid for their holiday which is designed for drink and fun versus someone who seeks asylum in a foreign country and is seeking shelter, welfare and help.

On another note, take a drive around the centre of Birmingham one of the days or better still take a walk along the street in Sparkbrook without being completely covered head to toe and see what abuse you receive. 

The same reason a disabled person parks in a disabled bay and has a blue badge! Quite happy to do that though aren't they!

 

It is to help identify them.  Help is being offered to these people and complaints about a poxy wristband, unreal, the world has gone mad it really has!

Exactly! 

Sadly Roger is right, unless you want a hair cut or something that you can't get on-line there is very little reason to go into town. Last week I got myself a vented umbrella off Ebay, the type that is supposed to be wind proof. Can I get one in Hereford? I doubt it and if I did I would be paying a lot more than what I paid and to be honest, I have not got the initiative to go looking around all the places in Hereford that may or may not have one. 

I know shops have overheads and they are bound to be more expensive than going online, but a lot of the time they are way over the top.

I like to support local if I can, I will go to a butcher now and again and I like to get my cheese from a stall in the butter market, but even with our new multi-million-pound shopping centre, there is very little here above the normal food and clothes. 

Go into the new market and you are faced with a load of restaurants, some shops that sell clothes, a shop or two that sell, well I am not sure what they sell, Shops like Tiger and Sea salt. then a lot of the other shops was in the main city centre.

 

People on here know my views on the new market, or most do anyway, but I will say it again. I am not against it being built, never have been,  something had to be done with the old Market ground. What I was against is the lying and way things was done, including taking the shops from the old city centre, which we were told would not happen. 

 

 

In the old centre we seem to be having more coffee shops, I love coffee, but even I think there is maybe too many now and the latest one is right next to one which I support as it is local and yet more tables and chairs out on the street. don't get me wrong, I like this being outside thing, Hereford was stuck in the past for so long not allowing it, but maybe now there is too much on the streets. Hairdressers and barbers seem to be also having a good time as we have had a fair few open over the last 12 months or so.  We are also having more restaurants, how many do we need?

 

It is sad to see Hereford like this, with empty shops and very little choice unless you want to eat and have your hair cut. Hereford I used to know have gone, I really used to like Hereford, but now it is just for the retired. No doubt this post will get a load of down votes, but if people really opened their eyes they will see I am right. I have lived here all my life so far and I have seen it change from great, to good, to bad.

 

I did go to the new cinema to see Starwars, that was good and it is something we needed, I do think it is maybe a bit big for Hereford but it was good. against my better judgement, we also went to Frankie and Bennys as we went straight from work. First and last time, I do not think I will ever go there again. The cinema I may if there is something on I really want to watch.

I am surprised that you still live in Hereford because all you do is moan!

You was against the lying and taking the shops from the old city centre which we were told would not happen?

You talk like you are blaming the council? This is a private venture and the stores can choose to go where the prefer? I do not recall being told lies? If I was a store owner, I know I would prefer a new building in a prime location with 12 months free rent over an old listed building with huge annual maintenance costs in some cases.

I took this photo of Whitecross Road at 1am simply to show where the light beam is cast, this is more evident during conditions of fog which we have now. I think the LED's are much better than the original yellow lights and there is clearly a lot less light pollution above, the beam is concentrated more on the path/road below as you can see from the photograph below.

 

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This is a good example with the fog. I prefer the LED myself, have you tried looking up they are blindingly bright compared to the older style lights.

This is good news for Hereford. Another good scoop Colin, lets see how long it takes the HT to publish this, i'm sure they follow you.

I'm sure Colin would be flattered to hear that Bill. Good to have another empty shop occupied by a big name company like Oak furnitureland. 

Merry Xmas!!     

This particular colour looks vile, so the verdict is out until I see the final shade but I am not entirely convinced blue is in keeping anyway.

Competition is healthy and will help keep local prices down and I too agree with both sets of comments above.

Good luck to Asda with their application. 

A Syrian passport was found on the body of one of the Paris attackers, The Associated Press, citing two unnamed French police officials, reported on Saturday.

At last the council make a move into the 21st century. Good result all around and well done HV and members for keeping the discussions alive, I am sure this has played a major part. 

Anyone found to illegal in this country should in my opinion be deported, other countries do not mess around. 

I agree with Mick, if they are illegally here then deportation is required.

This could be a good idea. Certainly worth exploring but I like the concept.

I do not understand why anyone would leave a house empty for so long. If you don't want it or need it then sell it to someone who does. 

With respect, I have been running forums and websites for near on 20 years. Of course it is not just down to IP Addresses but I am not going to go into the full details. As for doing this behind the scenes, yes, I agree, I could of done that and I am sure others may or may not agree with you, however, I have aways believed in transparency and that is what I have done here. If there is nothing to hide then members have nothing to fear and should welcome any investigation.

I like the way you have handled this Colin and I agree, transparency is the best way. We are all to quick to criticise councils and other authorities for not being transparent and now you are being criticised for being transparent! You can't win. In my opinion you have been 100% all through this, so keep up the good work. 

You have always been a good admin Col, you do what you think is right and the best for HV buddy. In over 20 years running forums to be fair, your rarely get it wrong so stick with your gut instinct. When you highlighted this little lot to me a few months ago when I stayed at yours, I knew then you wouldn't let it rest there and good for you. 

Good effort looking at the photo's. The gww has been neglected for a long time and its high time some action like this is happening now, well one to all those trying to make a difference.

This is interesting, one club closes in Hereford and the other is sold. Name change and revamp possibly? 

Yes I got caught in the traffic 

Great idea & I hope it takes off, exciting stuff. 

Good look HFC with the season ahead, the club deserves some luck. 

I'm sure he is and i am all for that in truth but i would seriously advise him not to get into Colin's face reiterating the abuse he typed out to him earlier, he seemingly does not know his background thats all i am saying. 

lol I would imagine he would be eating his words rather swiftly Steve lmao 

I took this photograph today, I just couldn't resist!! ha ha 

 

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Quality picture lol

Excellent letter in the paper, in fact a good response to this tram idea all around.

This is all very convenience 

Unbelievable numbers, this is all very positive and gives an indication of what the local people think of the idea, so lets hope the people at the top take notice of this.