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  Hereford and Worcester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hereford and Worcester was an English county created on April 1, 1974, by the Local Government Act 1972 from the area of the former administrative county of Herefordshire, most of Worcestershire (except Halesowen and Stourbridge, which went to West Midlands) and the county borough of Worcester
A Hereford bull was led down Whitehall on April 6, 1972, as part of a protest, which also involved a petition handed in at 10 Downing Street calling for the preservation of Herefordshire.
This was divided, with separate Hereford, South Herefordshire and Leominster districts, and part of Herefordshire in the Malvern Hills district.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hereford_and_Worcester   (712 words)

  
 Hereford and Worcester - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Hereford and Worcester, former county, W central England, created under the Local Government Act of 1972 (effective 1974).
It was composed of the county borough of Worcester and most of the former counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, but in 1998 the two counties were again established as separate entities.
Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade cuts outbound call costs by 15% by switching to Kingston.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-herefrdn.html   (298 words)

  
 City of Hereford
Hereford is situated amid extensive rural landscape close to the Welsh border in the United Kingdom.
Hereford is the home of the largest cider maker in the world and was the birthplace of the famous Hereford breed of cattle.
The patron saint of Hereford is St Ethelbert (or Ethelbert) whose murder in 794 AD contributed to the birth of England as a nation state.
www.herefordwebpages.co.uk /herefor2.shtml   (1186 words)

  
 Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
The main towns in the county, formed in 1974, are Worcester, Hereford, Kidderminster, Evesham, Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury.
Hereford's local government: The County of Herefordshire is administered by a single-tier Herefordshire County Council.
Rochford is Herefordshire detached in Worcestershire in a two-tier structure with Worcestershire County and Malvern Hills District Councils.
www.camelotintl.com /heritage/counties/england/hereford.html   (942 words)

  
 Hereford, England
Hereford, on the Wye, was the seat of a bishop as early as the seventh century and was fortified in the Middle Ages, however, nothing remains of this.
Hereford cattle are world famous, and farmers come from all over Europe to the livestock auctions here.
To the art-lover Hereford's main attractions are its Cathedral and its "Mappa Mundi", one of the oldest maps of the world in existence.
www.planetware.com /england/hereford-eng-hw-he.htm   (135 words)

  
 Hereford and Worcester
Hereford and Worcester County Council is committed to the concept of the public library service as a statutory function of local government, believing that it should be responsive to the needs of the local population and accountable to it through the democratic processes.
For this reason Hereford and Worcester County Council, while recognising that it for each local authority to determine the staffing structure most appropriate to local circumstances, is concerned that the public should retain ready access to professional expertise at time convenient to the user.
Hereford and Worcester Council has considered whether, given the pressures upon local authorities and the financial demands being made upon them, the functions of the public library service should in some way be curtailed, but has concluded that the public interest dictates they should not.
panizzi.shef.ac.uk /library-review/counties/here.html   (1842 words)

  
 Old House, Hereford
England > Hereford and Worcester, England / Midlands > Cotswolds > Hereford
Hereford has many handsome old houses and remains of its town walls.
A series of exhibits indicate that other theatrical people had close links with Hereford, Nell Gwynne is said to have been born here and Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) lived in Hereford for some time, as did the Kemble family.
www.planetware.com /hereford/old-house-eng-hw-oh.htm   (149 words)

  
 Herefordshire - The County of Herefordshire Hereford and Worcester
Herefordshire - The County of Herefordshire Hereford and Worcester
Now the county of Hereford and Worcester, the name Hereford means 'army ford'.
Resting between the Malvern hills and the Welsh border, Hereford itself is one of the old cathedral cities and home to the mappa mundi.
www.birminghamuk.com /herefordshire.htm   (123 words)

  
 Three Choirs Festival - Hereford 2006 - Full Programme and online booking...
The original performers, the three cathedral choirs, remain at the heart of the festival, but the large-scale choral repertoire at today's concerts is performed by the Festival Chorus, joined by an array of international artists and ensembles.
We are delighted to have the Philharmonia Orchestra in residence at Hereford for the first time.
Commissioning and performing new music has always been an important part of the Three Choirs Festival and in 2006, we are delighted to present the UK premiere of James MacMillan's Sun-Dogs, conducted by the composer.
www.3choirs.org   (292 words)

  
 BBC Hereford and Worcester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
BBC Hereford and Worcester is the BBC Local Radio service for the English counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
It broadcasts from its studios in Worcester on 104 (Worcester), 104.4 (Redditch) 104.6 (Kidderminster) and 94.7 (Hereford) FM; as well as 738 (Worcester) and 1584 (North Herefordshire) MW on AM.
An additional FM transmitter on 104.6 has recently improved coverage in the Kidderminster area and in February 2006, a new transmitter was turned on for Redditch (Headless Cross) on 104.4FM, as reception in the town was sporadic beforehand.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/BBC_Hereford_and_Worcester   (717 words)

  
 HEREFORD & WORCESTER, England, UK. @UK - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Complete UK holiday guide ...
Hereford and Worcester is a county to the west of central England, bordering Wales.
Hereford, a market city, lies on the River Wye and has a fabulous Norman cathedral.
Worcester is famous for its fine timber buildings and its porcelain, particularly in Friar Street and New Street which houses the best examples of such architecture.
www.atuk.co.uk /england/hereford+worcester.htm   (251 words)

  
 Dudley Mall - Worcester to Hereford Rail Services
As the two-level arrangement was complex (ok - a pain!) to illustrate in a single sketch you have the unusual benefit of a second sketch to show the street level arrangement.
There is substantial parking by the station, and level access to the Hereford platform near the ticket office.
Hereford's main buildings are easy access, and wheelchair users can presumably ask for assistance to cross to the opposite platform via the boarded parcel crossing.
www.dudleymall.co.uk /loclrail/worherefd.htm   (998 words)

  
 The Diocese of Worcester - The Cathedral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Worcester Cathedral has been a place of prayer and worship since 680 AD.
Canon Peter Atkinson's appointment as Dean of Worcester is excellent news for the Cathedral, diocese and the region.
The Diocese of Worcester: Use these Quick Links for easy access to information...
www.cofe-worcester.org.uk /cathedral   (372 words)

  
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Hereford Fire Station is located on St Owens Street in Hereford.
Hereford Fire Station has a fleet consisting of three Dennis Sabre Firefighting appliances, one Pinzgauer 6X6 ATV, one Dennis Turntable Ladder and a Scannia Water Carrier that can respond to fire or rescue incidents of any nature.
The station is also equipped with two inflatable boats for river and flood rescues and incidents.
members.lycos.co.uk /stupidears   (249 words)

  
 CIOB - Hereford and Worcester
Enthusiastic Worcester centre members enjoyed the opportunity to visit one of the City’s famous buildings on Wednesday 12th July.
The best of Birmingham's builders and demolition experts stepped into the spotlight at a city council event that showcased the stars of the city's construction industry on 6 April.
If you are approached or are in doubt, please contact Samantha Hawkes, Deputy Institute Secretary on shawkes@ciob.org.uk or 01344 630700 as a matter of urgency.
www.ciob.org.uk /regions/herefordworcester/news   (139 words)

  
 Hereford and Worcester definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
Hereford and Worcester definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
Search for "Hereford and Worcester" in all of MSN Encarta
He·re·ford and Worces·ter former county in western England
encarta.msn.com /dictionary_561509763/Hereford_and_Worcester.html   (65 words)

  
 Go Ballistic Hereford and Worcester paintball hen stag party Central England paintballing site corporate event field ...
Located within Central England, Go Ballistic Hereford and Worcester caters for groups of all ages and abilities and is competitively priced to offer you a great event.
Go Ballistic Hereford and Worcester has been designed specifically for paintball and is an excellent Herefordshire venue.
Paintball is an extremely popular sport and this park in Hereford gives you an excellent place to try paintballing for the first time or to play on a more regular basis.
www.justpaintball.co.uk /site_guide/go_ballistic_hereford.htm   (393 words)

  
 Flower Delivery Hereford and Worcester | Florists Hereford and Worcester | Send Flowers Hereford and Worcester | Online ...
A cool room is better for prolonging the life of cut flowers; but too cool a room may prevent scented flowers giving off their full perfume.
Serenata Flowers is one of the leading Florists in the UK and delivers flowers daily to Hereford and Worcester.
You can rest assure that your flower order to Hereford and Worcester is treated with the utmost care by our professional florists.
www.serenataflowers.com /sendflowers/Hereford_and_Worcester.htm   (680 words)

  
 H&W :: Hereford & Worcester Portal
With just over a month to go before nominations close for the annual Sport Worcester Recognition Awards, Secretary of City Council-backed Sport Worcester, Sarah Mackay, dearly wants to know — and she’s asking for nominations to enter into eleven categories to win prestigious awards marking their special skills and achievements on the field.
Our aim is to raise the profile of sport in Worcester by creating and increasing opportunities for all while encouraging the development of quality and excellence, and we’re looking particularly for talented performers, dedicated coaches and notable contributions to the organisation and administration of a club in any sporting discipline.
Worcester’s mayor Allah Ditta was on hand this week to present certificates and awards to more than 100 children who completed the Reading Rollercoaster Challenge over the summer break.
www.handw.info   (637 words)

  
 Hereford & Worcester
Broadway Tower was built by the 6th Earl of Coventry in the 1790s - simply, it seemed, to have something to look at from his family seat at Worcester, some 20 miles away.
The Bishop of Worcester's House is in the south wing by a chapel, the north wing holds the Worcester County Museum and the central block contains the State Rooms, which are used for various public and religious events.
Much of the Red Sandstone cathedral seen today is early Norman, the rounded arches of the nave, patterned with decisive zigzags.
www.westair-reproductions.com /mappage/hereford.htm   (1341 words)

  
 Hereford Hospitals, Herefordshire Primary Care Trust & Hereford & Worcester Ambulance Services
Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust provides secondary care (essentially hospital based services) for Accident and Emergencies, Outpatients, Day Cases, Inpatients, Diagnostics & Therapy Services...
The PCT works closely with the 24 GP practices in Herefordshire, the 26 general dental practices in Herefordshire, the county's community pharmacists (that is, in your local chemist) and optometrists read more about Herefordshire PCT...
The Trust provides a 24-hour, 7 day per week Emergency and Urgent Ambulance Service for the people living in or travelling through the 1500 sq miles of the two Counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire...
www.herefordshire.nhs.uk /Default.aspx?tabid=44   (112 words)

  
 Jobs - Hereford & Worcester - careerjet.co.uk
Hereford & Worcester - £40000 - 50000 per year
Hereford & Worcester - £23000 - 30000 per year
Hereford & Worcester - £105 - 140 per day
www.careerjet.co.uk /jobs_in_hereford_worcester_176.html   (203 words)

  
 Hereford and Worcester Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Dating back to the 13th century, this charming coaching inn is centrally located opposite Worcester Cathedral.
Located in the centre of the historic town, the Travelodge Worcester is just 2 minutes' walk away from Worcester Cathedral.
Located in the heart of England, this magnificent hotel, delightfully situated in landscaped grounds with its distinctive Mediterranean style and architecture and furnishings, brings the warmth and taste of the continent to the beautiful Worcestershire...
www.aboutbritain.com /Hereford-and-Worcester-Hotels.asp   (339 words)

  
 News : PILOT ALCOHOL ARREST REFERRAL SCHEMES HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON CRIME   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Two Midlands-based alcohol agencies, Aquarius and the Hereford and Worcester Advisory Service on Alcohol (HWASA), have published research by professor of criminal justice, Douglas Sharp, identifying the benefits of alcohol arrest referral schemes for alcohol related offenders.
In Dudley the Community Safety Partnership has identified excessive consumption of alcohol as a significant casual factor in disorder and street crime and in Worcester the growing problem of alcohol misuse has been identified by HWASA and the Police.
Since April 2002, Police in Dudley and Worcester have been sending people arrested for alcohol related offences to attend two sessions with an alcohol counsellor as part of the pilot scheme.
www.uce.ac.uk /web2/releases04/3645.html   (444 words)

  
 the paranormal database examines hereford and worcester
Once part of the kingdom of Mercia, Hereford and Worcester covers 1543 square miles and is renown for the Malvern Hills, where the views are stunning and reveal much of the county.
Coal, iron, sandstone and clay were all once mined extensively in the regin, though the county has a strong agricultural base.
View the Hereford and Worcester Paranormal Database records...
www.paranormaldatabase.com /hereford/hereford.htm   (101 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/koopaherefordnworcester   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Koopa are clearly a band that embraces the pop punk ethic.
This is a page for Koopa fans in the Hereford and Worcester area
So...if you like Koopa and are from around there, then add us and you can here the latest news on Koopa's gigs, merchandise and other news.
www.myspace.com /koopaherefordnworcester   (227 words)

  
 Hereford & Worcester Branch - The IET
A tabular version of the events calendar has been added, to allow a quick overview of the Hereford and Worcester branch events.
The Hereford and Worcester Branch is committed to supporting the interests of it's younger members and as such will aim to provide events that are specifically directed towards the younger members.
A copy of the Hereford and Worcester Branch reports, which were reported during the Branch Annual General Meeting, may be downloaded and viewed from the Branch Administration Section
www.iee.org /OnComms/Branches/UK/England/Mid/hereford   (423 words)

  
 Jobs in Hereford and Worcester - Cwjobs.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Based in Worcestershire, our client is a dynamic consultancy currently about to embark upon an exciting new range of e-Commerce development projects.To facilitate this they are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Developer with demonstrable experience of designing and developing WINDOWS based applications.The ideal ca...
Having recently relocated to central Worcester, REP are expanding their workforce to support new...
Graduate C# Developer - Worcester, Worcestershire £25,000 - £30,000 Our client, a printing company based near Worcester are looking to recruit a graduate C# developer to join their team.
www.cwjobs.co.uk /Jobseeking/HerefordandWorcester_f14.html   (998 words)

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