Ok so I'm going to pitch this because I'm keen to hear the views of Hereford Voice. I've given it some thought over the weekend and I just wonder whether it might be a better idea to create a new town not necessarily at Ewyas Harold rather than submit demands on existing villages or blow out the boundaries of Hereford.

What's your view?

I'm absolutely gutted by the news that Cilla Black has died. A show business legend, glamorous personality and a Merseysider capable of belting out the best Beatle songs.

What really get's my goat is that when the Grim Reaper woke up this morning (nursing a nasty hangover), Mrs GR mumbled to him under the duvet: "So who's it to be today, huggle bunny?"

"I was thinking I might take out the Blairs," he replied. "Maybe have their private jet crash on its way back from Kazakstan? That Corbyn jibe about heart transplants was well out of order."

"Let's go for Cilla", says Mrs GR.

'Cilla? What have you got against poor old Cilla Black, me dearest?"

"The teeth."

"Rather harsh reason to take someone's life, innit?" says GR.  "After all, she's only 72 - and she's never got over the loss of her Bobby."

And there you have it, Voice readers: seems we were within an ace of bidding farewell to Tony and Cherie Blair. Sadly, it was not to be.

CILLA BLACK   RIP

I attended a hustings in Dinedor on Friday when Cllr Peter Sinclair-Knipe assured the audience that he was very much in favour of the new Southern Link Road. This, you will recall,  is the Cabinet's shameful roadbuilding swan song which will spawn acres of shoddy new hutches and a big fat profit for house builders south of Hereford.  It would also  incidentally,  ruin Jean and Michael Harris's beautiful garden, although Cllr Sinclair-Knipe didn't mention that bit, probably because he doesn't care.

Inevitably, the subject of the Council's pi*% poor record on transport came up.  I was guillotined for not phrasing my contribution as a question but blatantTory plants were allowed to speak at will about footpaths, stiles and what a wonderful job farmers and the Council are doing in looking after the countryside.

Meanwhile Cllr Sinclair-Knipe, with his massive expertise and broad perspective in this field, was getting into his stride with an incoherent stream of party briefing key words like "jobs" "growth" and "market forces" and shrewdly anticipated the argument I would have made had I not been cut off with "When you say THE CONTINENT, you mean HOLLAND !  Cycling is all very well but YOU WON'T GET PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR CARS" and HOLLAND is FLAT and what about when it's RAINING and *cue triumphant chuckle*,  you can't get much shopping on a BIKE can you and, and, and (pause for tweeting birds)" ...................people haven't got TIME !!"      Apparently, though we all have time to sit in traffic jams. 

Now Julian's walking round the house repeating "YOU WON'T GET PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR CARS........"  
and suggesting Cllr S-K  probably drives along in his Turbo deluxe f*c _king Shogan tank with a shotgun pointing out of each window blasting peasants and wildlife.  

Here's another gem: " It's all very well all these arts festivals, but WHO"S GOING TO PAY FOR THEM? EH? EH? The businesses? ARE THEY GOING TO PAY??"       Not very "Big Society".  

....and here's how our urban streets should look

Why are none of you even slightly touching the subject of healthcare? Is it that you are happy to be treated by a hospital that has proven to be substandard? (CQC report on Wye Valley Trust, Oct 14)This hospital is in special measures and a 'Death Tracker' has been implemented by the CQC because it has the highest death rate in the UK..........discuss...

Police need to identify the owner of this bike. Please contact PCSO Jenkins.

A friend of mine came home from town along the great western way the other night and commented to me on how scary it was along that walk. The lighting was very poor and could do with more lights being put up and brighter, she also suggested to me that it would be more reassuring if the Police drove along there at various times to check the area, especially when people are walking home alone at night.

How would one go about asking for extra brighter lighting along here and ask the Police to frequent the area at various times? thus reassuring people with their presence?

Is it not about time that something was finally done. A short time ago the owners did some tidying up but this included taking off the temporary roof thus opening up the building to the elements.
Is there nothing really that can be done?
Do the Council not have the powers either to require the site to be developed or to CPO it?

We are hearing reports of a fatal stabbing in Hunderton. A man in his 30's was stabbed late last night.

UPDATE: The victim has sadly died so this is now a full murder enquiry.

With local and general elections just around the corner I would dearly like to activate the silent members within the site. I also believe we should also have a go about raising awareness of Hereford Voice perhaps placing an advert in the Hereford Times.

I really believe that this site has all the potential to make local politicians take notice of its electorate but we need more members and more apolitical diversity.

I have suggested to Colin about making a donation towards the advert which I feel should be one/half page (cost permitting) with a single strap line to maximise impact.

If you feel I'm talking rubbish please feel free to express that but if we want to get things going we need to be organised and preferably without flying a national political flag.

The right decisions for the best county in England!

Here is a link to the Old Market Website, I thought that they would of come up with a more modern attractive name other than 'Old Market' and I was expecting new modern glass fronted buildings, but it looks like it's mainly bricks..

Why on earth has nobody had the sense to built a glass roofed 'footbridge' from the new 'Old Market' complex over the main road directly into Maylord Orchards or somewhere near Tesco's? Thus having the best of both worlds and connecting the City Centre, instead of possibly isolating it. (This is what they have done at Cabot Circus in Bristol and it works perfectly) This would also be safer for pedestrians, and would also not interfere with the traffic flow by having pedestrian lights stopping the traffic.

Anyway, you make up your own minds and have a look at the animation Old Market Hereford - Check Out The Animation

You can also view the webcam

Police search for missing Hereford Teenagers

Have you seen Jessica Morgan and Ellie Remington within the Herefordshire area?

Jessica aged 16-years-old and Ellie aged 15-years-old were both last seen by Waitrose in  Hereford heading towards High Street, at approximately 6:30pm on Friday 17^th July 2015.

  

Photographs may differ from current descriptions.

Jessica is white, around 5ft in height, of a small build, short light blonde hair, with a long black wig over the top, her lip and left nostril are pierced. She was wearing light blue jeans, dark blue jumper with silver chain around her neck, white trainers and a black baseball cap with white writing on the front.

Ellie is white, with green eyes around 5ft 9ins in height, of a medium build, two toned long brown coloured hair which is shoulder length, her upper lip is also pierced. She was wearing flowery style top, black leggings, black shoes with a black handbag.

It is believed that they both have links to the West Midlands and may have been heading to the Birmingham area.

If you have seen Jessica or Ellie, of know of their whereabouts, please contact police on 101 quoting 651s of 17^th July, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Issued: 1:07pm, Sunday 19 July 2015, Kieren Bodill, Corporate Communications

 

With all the nonsense in the world this one is a cracker!

Mrs Knight is bending my ear for she's had a tax renewal notification letter in the post! Why she says why as my bacon sarny gets thrown across the room with me dropping down for a catch silly mid on before the next door neighbour's dog runs off with the spoils.

You see she does not pay road tax on the car..it's zip, Nada, nothing, so why does she need to complete a form for a tax disc she doesn't get and a disc that's disappeared for a zero value to show on the DVLA??

We always thought it was funny to show a tax disc with a zero value and thought once this became obsolete she would no longer get the form. I wish I'd known it was coming I would have had a few days away.

Saw this in Tillington today - I post it without comment !

Great offer for season ticket holders. 10% off all food & drink whenever they show their season ticket even on non match days.

Hereford's High Town set for £2.5m investment

More than £2.5m is to be invested in Hereford in a bid to boost the local economy.

The funding, from Herefordshire Council, will be used to redevelop streets and pedestrian areas in High Town.

Statues and the Old House museum will also see work over the summer.

Caroline Preedy, who runs a gift shop in High Town, said the area urgently needed a "facelift" and bringing into the "21st Century".

Councillor Paul Rone, in charge of roads and transport, said: "We need to do this, we need to have a vibrant city centre and a smart welcome in the city centre

"Empty shops, empty pubs, empty buildings are not good for the town and by investing this money, and making it a lot more welcoming, hopefully people who are looking to invest or open a shop will think it's worth the risk."

Herefordshire Council said it was also working with private landlords to improve the appearance of other buildings in the area.

BBC

Last week I accidentally overturned my golf buggy. A very attractive and keen golfer, heard the noise and called out, “Are you Okay?â€

“I’m Okay, thanks." I replied

She then said

"forget your troubles. Come to the 19th, and I'll help you get the buggy up later."

"That's mighty sporting of you," I answered, but I don't think my wife would like it."

"Oh, come on," She insisted.

She was very pretty, very sexy and persuasive.... I was weak.

"Well okay," I finally agreed, and added again, "but my wife won't like it."

After a restorative cider or three, and some creative putting lessons, I thanked my host.

"I feel a lot better now, but I know my wife is going to be really upset."

"Don't be silly! She said with a smile, She won't know anything. By the way, where is she?"

"Under the cart" I said....

As part of the Oval Regeneration the developers Keepmoat have released the following information:

New development - Radford Gardens named after one of Hereford United's hero's.

Situated on the outskirts of Hereford, Radford Gardens is named after Hereford United's Mr Ronnie Radford, who famously scored a memorable goal in the 1971-72 FA Cup to defeat Newcastle United.This exciting new development of 259 new houses, includes 129 homes for private sale.35 two bedroom, 70 three bedroom and 24 four bedroom... 

Phase 1 Site Plan that you can download (PDF)

RadfordPDF.pdf

All images used are for illustrative purposes only. Individual features such as windows, brick and other materials’ colours may vary, as may heating and electrical layouts. Floor plans are intended to give a general indication of the proposed floor layout only. The dimensions are accurate to within +or- 50mm. Dimensions should not be used for carpet sizes, appliance spaces or items of furniture. All images and dimensions are not intended to form part of any contract or warranty. Furniture and landscaping is shown for illustrative purposes only.

The Aston at Radford Gardens, Hereford 3 bedrooms

 

The Witton at Radford Gardens, Hereford 2 bedrooms

Travellers moved onto Widemarsh common this afternoon causing traffic chaos...But not for long   
They were soon spotted by Keith and mates from the lads club and with support from the police they were booted off.
Police were keeping an eye out whilst Keith & Mark repaired the fence which was damaged.