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  • Guarded welcome for report

    FARMERS in Herefordshire were expected to welcome a Government report on organic farming published this week. One of the county's major organic producers, John Davenport of Little Marcle, Ledbury, welcomed the report with reservations. He was pleased

  • Pig breeder back among the prizes at Builth

    DINMORE pig breeder Chris Jenkins -- a loyal supporter of the Royal Welsh Show -- was again among the silverware in the pig section. His Welsh pigs won the challenge cup for the best group comprising boar, sow and gilt, belonging to the same exhibitor

  • Appeal to celebrate centenary of society

    AMBITIOUS plans to mark the Royal Welsh Society's 100th year in 2004 were unveiled at the show. A centenary appeal, kick-started with a gift of £5,000 from Royal Welsh president, Stanley Thomas, will raise money to invest in the refurbishment and further

  • County breeders carry off top livestock awards

    HEREFORDSHIRE livestock breeders carried off some major trophies at the four-day spectacular Royal Welsh Show last week. Vowchurch sheep breeders John and Jill Watkins were among the notable successes, winning both the interbreed pairs and interbreed

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Hereford United 2

    Tuesday, July 30, 2002 SUBSTITUTE John Grant struck a late winner for Hereford United in a 2-1 victory against Bromsgrove Rovers last night. The home team took an early lead in a lively friendly at The Victoria Ground after only four minutes. Richard

  • Two-hour time slot clue

    Herefordshire police are looking to a two-hour time frame for clues after an apparent collision on a rural road left a man dead. Anthony Smith, aged 38, spent last Saturday night in the Golden Cross pub, Sutton St Nicholas. His body was found by a motorist