If you fancy a bit of Northern Soul, Ska 'New Years Eve', then have a look at The Plough Whitecross Road.

I thought some of you might be interested in this new project by Private Eye.  They have produced an interactive map showing land and buildings owned by offshore registered companies (a well known tax avoidance tactic).   You can zoom in and see which bits of Hereford and Herefordshire are owned in this way.

Who'd have thought that the Imperial in Widemarsh St, leasehold, would be owned via the Cayman Islands, for example?

Here is the link.  They also allow anyone who knows a bit more about any of these to let them know the details.

http://www.private-eye.co.uk/registry

Santa ;) will be passing over Hereford tomorrow evening around 17:18 to 17:22 look up in at 17 degrees in a South Westerly direction.

Just in time before very excited little people go to bed.

Spread the Christmas magic.

Good news for the Library for now.

Herefordshire Council is now pleased to announce that the South Wye Community Association have very generously offered the council the opportunity to keep the additional opening hours at Belmont Library until the end of March 2016.

 

The additional opening hours has meant that the Belmont library has had an increase in visitor numbers of over 114% between September and November this year, compared with figures for the same period last year.

 

When the Hereford town library was closed in September due to the discovery of asbestos in the building, the opening hours at the Belmont library were increased to mirror the hours that the town library had been open.  It was then to revert to its usual opening hours after Christmas.

 

As Herefordshire Council are tenants of the South Wye Community Association, increasing the extra hours meant a small additional cost was incurred, however the term has now been extended to the end of March, very generously by the South Wye Community Association at no extra charge to Herefordshire Council.

 

The Council is extremely grateful to the South Wye Community Association for all the help and support that they have received during this difficult time.

 

The Beefy Boys are opening their new unit at the Old Market very soon.

After reading the article in the HT about the over zealous street warden, I thought a debate should be started about the number - or lack of - taxi ranks in the city.

I understand that ranks are based in -

1 St Peters Sq - 2 spaces

2. Commercial Rd - both sides numerous from 7pm

3. Broad St

4. Bridge Street

5. Maylord Orchards slip road

That means there are NO official ranks in Widemarsh Street, St Owen Street near the Barrels, Bluschool Street near Play and Bewell Street near Tescos.

So what to do. Quite clear not enough spaces and ranks in the wrong places

Perhaps something for the council to look at to ensure a proper regulated service with enough spaces at the right locations and at right time of the day and night

For the record and having worked on the doors in Commercial Road Hereford for many years and from information I have received today, I can confirm that the doorman that was injured was at Wetherspoons.

A male had been asked to leave earlier. He was outside having a domestic with his misses and he grabbed her around the throat, the doorman stepped in to stop it.

The male grabbed the doorman's radio and smashed it into the doormans face badly injuring him. The male was restrained and then the female kicked off with the doorman. Both were arrested.

I have just read that the former Paperway shop in Widemarsh St could soon become a Shellfish Restaurant & Bar, that's different.

Hereford Times Quote:

 

Applicant Lauren Waring says the venue would help footfall in the 'old' city centre, create jobs for those in the county and fill an empty unit.

 

In a document sent to planners with the application, Miss Waring said the business's ethos would be on "fine and affordable dining".

 

The cafe part of the business would sell the likes of homemade pastries, "high quality breakfasts" plus speciality teas and coffees.

 

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The restaurant would specialise in shell fish with Hereford beef also on offer.

 

Plans have been submitted this week for change of use at 4/5 High Town from retail to coffee shop. Coffee#1 are a national company with over 50 stores nationwide.

Coffee#1 opened its first store on Wood Street Cardiff in 2001. Since then, we’ve spent the last twelve years making a name for ourselves, serving up the finest ethical, gourmet coffee around South Wales, South West and the South Coast.

 

We now have nearly 50 coffee shops sprinkled across Wales, South West and the South Coast. We’ve picked up two BSA awards along the way and won the title ‘Best UK Coffee Chain’ the past five years in a row!

 

In our coffee shops you’ll find beautifully handcrafted coffee made with passion and skill served up in cosy coffee houses with lashings of character and cheer. Our beans are ethical and our milk is sourced from local dairy farms!

 

Pop in for buttery teacakes, a wholesome bowl of porridge or a breakfast bap to accompany your morning coffee; ‘Protect’, ‘boost’ and ‘cleanse’ yourself with our freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable ‘Super Juices’ (a refreshing way to start your day!!) or be tempted by the aroma of a freshly baked pastry.

 

Fancy a spot of lunch? Try out our new fine selection of lunch time goodies, we’ve got something for everyone. For that light bite, we’ve delicious wraps, savoury croissants and sandwiches but if you’ve worked up an appetite our toasted ciabattas and artisan barra gallegas will definitely hit the spot!!

 

We have the most marvellous array of teas and scrumptious cakes not just for afternoon tea but an all day temptation.

Clive Joyce who has been with the HT on and off for quite a few years and rejoined as editor in 2014 is retiring.

The new HT editor is Peter John and will taking up his post on 1st January 2016.

Let us hope he is strong minded and impartial.  Good luck in your new post Mr John and a happy retirement Mr Joyce.

Similar to Dave Greenow's planning experience the brother to Nick Nenadich has had his planning approved by the Planning Committee DESPITE the planning officer's recommendation to refuse.

It always pays to know just the right people doesn't it?

http://councillors.herefordshire.gov.uk/documents/s50029685/152475%20-%20Sutton%20Lakes%20Farm%20Suttton%20lakes%20Hereford.pdf

http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14144475.Hereford_factory_to_make_all_manufacturing_staff_redundant_on_Christmas_Eve/

Shocking news.  Many years ago Denco made a load of people redundant just on Christmas my redundancy came later.  A load of us went to the Kerry Arms on a Friday lunchtime to drown our sorrows  I think we were supposed to go back but nah we stayed and stayed.  One guy Tony Issom (wonderful man and sadly no longer with us) lived in Peterchurch caught the bus home went to get off the bus caught his foot landed on his back in a ditch and there he stayed until the morning.  Ah the good days. 

Newton Farm Skate Park has provided many years of skating for countless young people over the years. Herefordshire Housing is considering investing in a project to bring the park up to date. I have started a Facebook community page to share news and gather peoples opinions. Please take a few minutes to check the page out ( www.facebook.com/skatenewtonfarm ) and if possible complete the online survey that can be found there. This is a great chance to see something fabulous created in your neighbourhood.

If anyone has photos of the old park being built or any photos of it in use that they would like to share - please feel free to add them.

The page is open to the public so please keep that in mind when selecting the words you post.....

The Glass Tandoori Indian Restaurant

This restaurant offers superb food and service at very reasonable prices.

Police investigating 'threat' to former soldier in Hereford

CLAIMS that a man threatened to cut off the head of a former soldier near to a taxi rank in Hereford are being investigated by police.

The incident is alleged to have happened on Bewell Street at around 2.30pm on November 7.

 

The victim, believed to be a married father-of-three, said: "I had a minor dispute with the man and then some time later he come up to me and said he would slice my head off.

 

“The threat was made in front of another man in broad daylight in Hereford. I have spoken at length to the police and so has the witness.

 

“It was very shocking to me to hear those words, especially with what is going on in the Middle East. I can handle myself but I am concerned about my family.â€

 

In a statement, West Mercia Police confirmed it had received a report of threatening behaviour.

 

"This follows an incident which occurred on Saturday November 7 at approximately 2.30pm on Bewell Street in Hereford when a man approached the victim, a man in his forties, and began to use threatening language towards him," the statement said.

 

"No physical assault took place and both men left the scene.

 

"The investigation is still ongoing and we will continue to work with the victim."

 

I was unaware that there was a taxi rank in Bewell Street! 

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