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Glad that nobody was hurt.
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📷 Erica at the Nave Dinner 2019 taken by Richard Weaver.In a moving tribute Hereford Cathedral wrote;
Quote"It is with great sadness that we share the news that our beloved friend and colleague, Erica Manley has passed away after a short illness.
Erica worked for the Perpetual Trust for almost 20 years and in that time organised a countless number of spectacular events raising hundreds of thousands of pounds to support the cathedral and its life and ministry. The most significant among these were her remarkable Strictly Hereford galas, nave dinners, the Clay Shoot and the annual visit by the choir to sing in the Guards’ Chapel in London.
As well as being a dedicated and passionate colleague, she was an incredible friend to so many people within the cathedral community and further afield. Her sensitive and beautiful soul enabled her to offer the most loving support to her team and her kindness and compassion filled every room she walked into.
Erica will be in our prayers over these coming days and weeks as will her family, husband David, sons Jake and Ivor and her mother Lorna, along with her wider family and countless friends.
She enriched the lives of so many and it was a privilege to have worked with her and to have had her as a dear friend. She will truly be missed.
May light perpetual shine on her. May she rest in peace and rise in glory".
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Work has already started on to expand the existing Belmont Road store into the former Bath Store unit next door. Once complete, farmfoods will dominate the small retail park.
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Happy Halloween!
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It looks like it could be a long winter..
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Hereford Medical Group open their doors to patients from Thursday 29th October 2020
The new Station Medical Centre with its highly sustainable and energy efficient building will provide a modern and inviting healthcare environment for patients who previously accessed their GP services through five other city practices. Now those patients will be able to access a full range of community primary care services all from under one roof.
All five surgeries merged back in July 2018 to form the new Hereford Medical Group (HMG):
- Bobblestock and King St Surgeries
- Greyfriars Surgery
- Moorfield House Surgery
- Quay House Medical Centre
- Sarum House Surgery
The new medical centre has 49 clinical rooms that include several treatment rooms, consultation rooms and a minor operations room.
Hereford's new super surgery is huge and has a total floor area of over 30,000 sq ft.
Contact: Hereford Medical Group 01432 272175
Email: hmg.pharmacists@nhs.net or call the prescription line - Tel 01432 272175 between 10:00-13:00
Online Consult: https://www.online-consult.co.uk/org/hereford-medical-group
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Mobile test site opens following rise in local cases
A new mobile Covid-19 testing centre for Herefordshire is now at the Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close in Ross-on-Wye.
Following an increase in local cases, the centre opens today (Wednesday October 28) and will mean residents in the south of the county needing a test don’t have to travel to Hereford or outside the county to get it.
Herefordshire Council’s Director of Public Health Karen Wright said:
Quote“This is a critical time in this pandemic and, although the number of cases in Herefordshire has been low compared to other parts of the country, the figures here are now rising significantly. One of the areas seeing an increase is Ross on Wye and people in the Ross area can get an appointment for a test near to home. We will also be inviting selected residents individually for asymptomatic testing, to help us understand the wider community transmission.
“The unit is open from 10.30am to 3.30pm each day for a week in the first instance and is being provided for Herefordshire Council by the regional NHS test and trace team.
“We hope to be able to offer mobile testing facilities in the other market towns in Herefordshire in the coming weeks to make it more convenient for residents to get a test.
“Nobody in Herefordshire can afford to relax. It is imperative people get tested if they have symptoms and also that they self-isolate immediately,” she added.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 – a high temperature, persistent cough, loss or change in sense of taste or smell – should immediately book a test by ringing NHS 119 or visiting https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test. They should self-isolate (not leave their home) while waiting for their test and until they have the result. Anyone who cannot get to a test centre can order a home test kit.
Hands, Face, Space. We would like to remind people to wash their hands regularly, use a face covering (when visiting enclosed spaces like shops and businesses) and keep their distance (at least 2 metres) to help protect themselves and others.
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Police and other emergency services including crews from Peterchurch Fire Station attended an RTC at Vowchurch early this morning. A vehicle was on its side and casualty had removed from the vehicle with assistance from passers by prior to the arrival of West Midlands Ambulance Service.
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Crews from Leominster Fire Station attended this RTC involving a single small vehicle, near Bush Bank. On arrival, passers by had already assisted casualty from vehicle, initial casualty care was provided by the crew and then casualty left with West Midlands Ambulance Service.
The vehicle was made safe by the fire crews.
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The start of #OpTutelage, a week of added activity around uninsured vehicles saw Hereford Cops (OPU) take 3 vehicles off the road today.
Tickets were also issued for driving without a licence and for cords exposed on a tyre.
One driver was arrested for suspected drug driving.
(#operationtutelage is a vehicle whereby the registered keeper has driven it without insurance multiple times. They have been sent a reminder letter by us to get it insured and have ignored it).
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The closure is from 7.30am to midnight every day between Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, November 1st.
Motorists driving from Hereford to Worcester will need to leave the A4103 at Newtown Crossroads and follow the A417 to Burley Gate, then the A465 to Bromyard and then the A44 to Worcester.
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Don't forget to put your clocks back one hour this Sunday!
Sunday, 25 October 2020, 02:00:00 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to 01:00:00 local standard time instead.
EU Wants to Remove DST Permanently
In 2019, the European Parliament voted in favor of removing Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanently. It will be up to each Member State to decide whether to remain permanently on “summer time” (DST) or to change their clocks back one final time to permanent standard time, also known as “winter time.”
Would you prefer that the clocks remain on "summer time"?
EU Wants to Remove DST Permanently
In 2019, the European Parliament voted in favor of removing Daylight Saving Time(DST) permanently. It will be up to each Member State to decide whether to remain permanently on “summer time” (DST) or to change their clocks back one final time to permanent standard time, also known as “winter time.”
DST Removal Not Likely in 2021
The likelihood of the EU abolishing DST in 2021 is very slim. Europe, like the rest of the world, has been busy handling the health and economic effects of Covid-19.
Negotiations have not yet started in the European Council, making it very unlikely for the new rules—even if agreed rapidly—to apply in 2021.
The draft law proposes that 2021 will be the last time EU Member States and affiliated countries follow the seasonal clock change. For this reason, all subsequent clock changes in European nations are marked as preliminary on timeanddate.com.
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Emergency services attended this incident overnight on Dinmore Hill, Leominster.
Driver had left the scene before police and crews from Leominster fire station had arrived.
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Planning permission has been granted for a 'Centre of Excellence' in Hereford.
React-Club are an Award Winning, all inclusive club that welcomes everyone to come and enjoy the amazing sport of Gymnastics, Trampolining, Double Mini Trampolining (DMT), and Tumble.
QuoteChange of use from a vacant B2 industrial building to a D2 Sports/Leisure facility to provide a "Centre of Excellence" for multi-disciplined Gymnastics, Tumbling, Trampolining, Acro Gymnastics DMT, Dance and Cheerleading facility built on an ethos of "Equality" and "Inclusion for all", in a fun and safe environment structured to develop skills from fundamentals to elite performance.
A passionate team of coaches that will guide the development of the next generation, while supporting and mentoring young aspiring leaders through the development of their sports coaching qualifications, social and life skills helping to build opportunities in Herefordshire.This new facility will allow dedicated resources unprecedented in Hereford where "full inclusion" of all social groups can be achieved.
We have taken into account the site needs in terms of its location and design and have worked with the landlord to provide a safe environment for the members to arrive, attend their classes and exit the site with a minimum of risk. Primary site alterations are; moving the main entrance location to the rear of the unit through the car park access where designated walkways and allocated parking are being provided and clearly marked, re-location of existing yellow metal barriers to provide a safe walk zone and pedestrian safety zones at the entrance/exit point away from the main access road, thus removing the risk of any pedestrian access via the front of the building. New clear signage at the front and rear of the building clearly showing directions for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. Additionally, bright lighting at all major safety zones will be installed for use with access needs in the evening.
As the club is NOT open to the public as a "drop in" facility but private membership only, we have full control of the timetable of sessions and therefore know in advance who will be attending at any given time. Additionally, the majority of the members will remain for longer durations so parking needs are kept to a minimum as parents generally "drop and go".
We feel by segmenting/allocating the available car park space utilising designated areas and physical barriers and moving the main entrance away from the main road we have minimised any associated risks for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.Full details https://www.react-club.com
Planning number P201890/F
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News: Following the vicious attack on a 21 year old man in Hereford city centre over the weekend, his mother has confirmed that he is now home recovering after the ordeal.
Christine Fraser Graham said
Quote"We got to bring him home today. ☺️ He’s very sore and bruised but the bleed on the brain is stable and all his other injuries will be dealt with soon at Worcester and Hereford."
Wishing Aidan a speedy recovery from all of us at here at Hereford Voice. ❤️
If anyone witnessed this attack or can provide any information please do not hesitate to contact West Mercia Police on 101 or you can call CrimStoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
#herefordvoice #herefordnews #hereford
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West Mercia Police Statement: Three teenagers have been arrested after a man was seriously assaulted on Saturday evening (17 October) in Hereford.
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident which happened at just before 10pm in High Town.
Officers are carrying out enquiries as part of the investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
Detective Inspector Chris Percival said: “We believe that there were a number of witnesses in the area at the time of incident and we would ask anyone with information to contact us.”
Anyone who saw the incident or has any information is asked to report it online under the Tell us About section of this website using reference 00781i of 17 October or call 101. Alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Three teenage boys, two aged 16 and one aged 15, all from Herefordshire, were arrested on suspicion of assault and have been released on police bail.
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A man is in hospital with multiple fractures a suspected stab wound and a bleed on the brain following an unprovoked attack by a gang of youths in High Town Hereford on Saturday night.
3 people have been arrested so far and remain in custody.
‼️Please contact the police if you witnessed this attack or if you have any information that may help‼️
Please see his mothers appeal below 👇
Quote"Looking for witnesses!
My son was badly assaulted last night ( Saturday 17th) outside Santander bank in high town. He was walking home with his girlfriend and some friends when about 12-15 boys aged between 16-18 ( you know the ones who hang around town because they can’t get into pubs) confronted my son and his friends, started pushing him and then beat him.
They smashed his head into the window of the bank then as he fell to the floor kicked him repeatedly in the head. He is currently in hospital with a bleed on the brain, broken bones, broken jaw and a suspected stab wound to the back of the head. He is a hard working 21 year old who wouldn’t hurt a fly. Because of covid we could not travel in the ambulance or go into the hospital with him. This assault took place about 21:30. There was a group of boys hanging around by the Hereford Bull. We have got some witnesses and a few names ( a couple being repeated more than once) The police arrested 2 at the scene and are looking at cctv. If you witnessed the assault or in fact were with this group but didn’t participate in the assault then please do the right thing. My son is alone in hospital with horrific injuries because he didn’t fight back! That’s just not what he does."This was an unprovoked vicious attack, please contact West Mercia Police if you can provide any information by calling 101 or contact CrimeStoppers 0800 555 111.
#herefordvoice #hereford
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Lugg Ward at Hereford County Hospital has been closed to admissions and visitors after a number of patients tested positive for coronavirus.
A spokesperson for Wye Valley Trust confirmed the news and said;
Quote“Lugg Ward at Hereford County Hospital is closed to admissions and visitors due to increased inpatient cases of Covid-19,”
“These patients are being cared for in isolation and Covid-19 testing for all inpatients on this ward has been carried out. The trust has also undertaken testing of relevant staff as a precautionary measure and visitor contact tracing.”
“Patient safety is paramount and the trust has stringent infection prevention and control measures in place to help minimise the transmission of this virus within its hospitals.
“The trust has tried and tested plans in place and our hospital is set up to care for coronavirus patients.
“All inpatients are tested for Covid-19 on admission to hospital and cared for in isolation if their test is positive.
“This testing is also undertaken during the hospital stay in line with national guidance and when patients need to be transferred to care homes or a community hospital.”
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Planning for 24 hours service at McDonalds Belmont Road Hereford has been refused with objections from both West Mercia Police and local residents
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Positive Hereford: There are lots of good things happening in our wonderful city.
We have new independent retailers opening including within the recently purchased Maylord Orchards. We have new restaurants, coffee bars, bistros, wine bars and pubs! Hereford has some fabulous hotels too.
We love 💖❤️ our city and county and we like to shout about it and promote everything positive. It's all too easy to moan but we are privileged to live in such a beautiful part of the World. We will continue to promote local business and encourage people to visit Hereford and Herefordshire.
Join us in our campaign and 'BE POSITIVE' about this fabulous city of ours. 👉 'Positive Hereford'
#herefordvoice #hereford #positivehereford
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A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council by Micro Urbanicity for their new restaurant to open in Broad Street at the unit previously occupied by Ask Italian.
The restaurant would serve mainly pizza, salads etc as well as alcoholic drinks and cocktails. Planning has also been sought to serve customers outside with kerbside seating on the pavement.
The Broad Street premises will have permission to open from 8am until 11.30pm Monday to Sunday if the licence is granted.
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Check COVID alert level in your area or somewhere you are visiting with the postcode checker: 👉 HERE
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2Faced Dance Company has been awarded £148,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.
2Faced Dance Company is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently needed support. £257 million of investment has been announced today as part of the very first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England. Further rounds of funding in the cultural and heritage sector are due to be announced over the coming weeks.
2Faced Dance Company have worked locally, regionally, nationally and internationally over the past 21 years, to not only produce fearless contemporary dance works for audiences of all ages but also as advocates for the industry they work in. This vital funding will enable the organisation to continue their ambitious programme of work, support the vital work of the artists that surround them and continue to lead the local arts ecology.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said:
Quote“This funding is a vital boost for the theatres, music venues, museums and cultural organisations that form the soul of our nation. It will protect these special places, save jobs and help the culture sector’s recovery.
“These places and projects are cultural beacons the length and breadth of the country. This unprecedented investment in the arts is proof this government is here for culture, with further support to come in the days and weeks ahead so that the culture sector can bounce back strongly.”
Chair, Arts Council England, Sir Nicholas Serota, said:
Quote“Theatres, museums, galleries, dance companies and music venues bring joy to people and life to our cities, towns and villages. This life-changing funding will save thousands of cultural spaces loved by local communities and international audiences. Further funding is still to be announced and we are working hard to support our sector during these challenging times.”
Tamsin Fitzgerald, Artistic Director of 2Faced Dance, said:
Quote"This crucial investment in our company and community will enable us to protect jobs, forge plans to fully reopen and support the wider local arts ecology in Herefordshire and further afield. 2Faced Dance are just one part of an extraordinary collection of local theatre and arts makers in Herefordshire who have all been affected by this crisis. We will continue to work alongside our community to ensure that it can thrive now and in the future. We will soon announce our ambitious plans for a programme of work that will nurture new talent, nourish established artists and engage audiences from many walks of life”.
Registered Charity Number 1178796
2Faced Dance Company is based in the stunning rural city of Hereford. Under the helm of artistic director and choreographer Tamsin Fitzgerald and executive director Ian Abbott, the award winning, international dance company produces innovative, accomplished and aspirational artistic performances alongside an ambitious participation programme and captivating community dance initiatives that truly reflect the landscape in which they are based. This allows the company to tell new and original stories, generating distinctive new work, whilst striving to stay relevant to their audiences. 2Faced Dance tours extensively across the UK and internationally and aims to work with cutting edge and culturally diverse collaborators, venues, organisations and individuals. The company supports and mentors local artists whilst advocating on behalf of the wider dance industry by challenging and inspiring different sectors of society. 2Faced Dance is a registered charity and is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
A car caused considerable damage to Central Bakery in Leominster
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The vehicle crashed into the main entrance.
Other vehicles in the area also suffered damage. Early reports indicate that the driver failed to stop.
In a message on their FB page Central Bakery wrote
In light of this challenge to their business in these extraordinary times, it is wonderful to hear such a 'positive' response from the bakery. Well done to their team and we wish you good luck in the future.
#herefordvoice #positiveleominster #herefordshire