The Kington Blackboard

A community website for Kington, Herefordshire brought to you by Marches Access Point.

Poll result: Christmas Lights

Thank you to everyone who took time to vote in our first poll!
With the votes in, 90% want to see Christmas lights in Kington this winter!

If there’s an issue you’d like to put to the Kington vote, please let us know.

Wishing on another star at Lady Hawkins
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Border smokers get help to quit today
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Recycling firm caught on camera
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Action day to tackle anti-social behaviour in Knighton
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Lorry overturns killing 25 sheep on Welsh border
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Chimney fire at Pembridge
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a chimney fire at Pembridge yesterday. […]
£70,000 play scheme gets underway in Kington
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Residents emerge victorious from seven-year planning battle
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