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  • Archbishop to address diocese

    THE Archbishop of Canterbury will address members of Herefordshire Diocese this week. Dr Rowan Williams will talk to members from Herefordshire, South Shropshire, Worcestershire, Powys and Monmouthshire as key speaker at the Herefordshire Diocese

  • Duck race for church funds

    NEARLY 1000 ducks will take to the River Lugg this month to raise money for a good cause. Bodenham residents can buy the plastic creatures from village businesses now, ready for a duck race at 3pm on June 22 in aid of St Michael's Church. "They will

  • Get a bird's eye view of Leominster

    A LEOMINSTER church is giving people the chance to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the town. The Priory Church tower will be open on June 7 between 2pm and 5pm, and a selection of summer teas will be available in the church. Entry is priced at £2 for adults

  • Church painting stolen

    AN oil painting that has hung in a church on the Welsh border for more than 100 years has been stolen. The Bernadino Luini painting of Jesus was taken from St Peter’s Church at Evancoyd, near Presteigne. The 14x12ins painting was in

  • Ross school praised by Ofsted

    OFSTED inspectors have given a primary school near Ross-on-Wye the thumbs up after a recent inspection. Lea CofE Primary School was inspected by Hazel Callaghan who said it was a good school with many strengths. The mixed school has 85 pupils aged

  • Help a pet and make a difference

    HEREFORDSHIRE animal lovers are encouraging the adoption of homeless pets following the publication of grim statistics by the RSPCA for the region that covers the county. Figures for the West and Wales region reveal a disturbing increase in