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External Councillors Drafted In As Resignation Wave Leaves Parish Council Inquorate
A rural Herefordshire parish council has been forced to call in temporary external appointments after a wave of resignations left it unable to legally function.
Pothole Reports In Herefordshire Surge Past 9,000 Following Sharp Rise In Motorist Payouts
Herefordshire Council has logged a sharp increase in pothole reports this year, with figures rising to more than three times the total recorded for the whole of 2025.
River Wye Water Quality Report Warns Summer Heat Created Dangerous Stress For Fish
Severe summer heat and algal growth created dangerous conditions for local fish populations.
Doubt Over Library Plan For Hereford Shirehall As Funding Board Withdraws Support
The board overseeing multi-million-pound funding for Hereford's Shirehall has withdrawn its support for the troubled library and learning centre project.
'ShopWatch' Project Leader Tells HHR Scheme Is "A Great Retroactive" Measure To Deter Retail Crime
A new banning scheme called "ShopWatch" has been launched in Hereford City Centre by the Hereford BID.
Protected Dormice And Newts Found Along Route Of Planned Hereford Bypass
An official report has confirmed that the route for the planned first phase of the Hereford Bypass is home to endangered hazel dormice, with great crested newts also recorded nearby.
Campaigners Warn Hereford Bypass Will Not Stop Traffic Congestion
Debate over the proposed Hereford Bypass has resurfaced at Herefordshire Council, with transport campaigners warning the new road will fail to reduce congestion.
Ewyas Harold Villagers Claim They Are Being "Abandoned" Following Flooding
Angry villagers turned out in force to express frustration at being "abandoned" nearly a year after devastating floods forced residents from their homes in Ewyas Harold.
Herefordshire Bus Operator Yeomans Travel Commits To Join Government Fare Cap Scheme Following Criticism
The decision follows earlier frustration expressed by local campaign groups and councillors over delays by Yeomans and Sargeants Brothers.
Plans Submitted For 20 Homes On Flood-Prone Lower Bullingham Site
A full planning application has been submitted to build 20 new homes on a flood-prone site in southeast Hereford.
4-Year Delay To Kington Primary School Crossing Sparks Backlash
A senior Herefordshire politician has voiced frustration over the local authority’s repeated delays in delivering agreed community infrastructure projects.
'ShopWatch' Scheme Launched In Hereford In Bid To Tackle Shoplifting
A new citywide banning scheme designed to tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour has been launched across Hereford city centre this week.
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INCIDENT | Two children are in custody this morning after Police called to a firearms incident
Two teenagers have been arrested (Sunday 18 October) following a report of two boys being in possession of a suspected firearm in Malvern. From West Mercia Police: We were called to Welland shortly after 4.30pm following a report of two boys on an e-scooter and in possession of what was believed to be a gun. […]
BREAKING | A Hereford school has been forced to close for the day due to an electrical issue
A Hereford school has been forced to close for the day due to an electrical issue. From The Aconbury Centre: “Due to an electrical issue with the security system at the centre, the decision has been made to close today (Monday 19th of October). “The Aconbury Centre will be open as normal from tomorrow. “Parents […]
BREAKING NEWS | Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested by West Mercia Police following a firearms incident this evening
Two teenagers have been arrested today (Sunday 18 October) following a report of two boys being in possession of a suspected firearm in Malvern. From West Mercia Police: We were called to Welland shortly after 4.30pm following a report of two boys on an e-scooter and in possession of what was believed to be a […]
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Councillor jokes about bypass while opening medieval festival
A Hereford Councillor made a playful jibe at progress on the Hereford Western Bypass at the Hereford Medieval Festival held at Hereford Cathedral.Kevin Tillett, councillor for Hinton and Hunderton, said: "Merry, merry citizens of Hereford, your struggle has not gone unnoticed. The roads are uneven, the people are drunken, and many times me chariot was blocked," he said after the procession had entered the cathedral grounds."I have decided to raise your taxes in order to build a bypass"It will never happen, jeered the crowd."I remind Hereford's citizens that they have just cheered for a tax increase to fund a bypass.""Before the end of my reign you shall have a bypass".He then opened the festival, which will run until August 16, and so began Medieval combat showcases, archery shootouts, Punch and Judy shows, and embroidery workshops, among other activities.The Councillor's joke references Herefordshire Council's controversial large infrastructure project, the construction of the Hereford Western Bypass to connect the A49 and A465, thereby easing traffic flow in the city centre.The plans to build the bypass have been widely debated. With some arguing that it is not worth taxpayer money, some saying that it is in the wrong location, and others contending that it will cause environmental damage.Grandmother Jean Harris, 79, refused to sell part of her garden between Clehonger and Belmont to allow construction to go ahead, making international headlines.The Council issued a statement saying that "The council’s preference is always to reach voluntary agreements with landowners wherever possible."However, we remain confident that sufficient land will be in place for construction to begin later this year."The project is expected to begin construction in December, and the first phase is slated to be completed by 2028.
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Four of the best pubs to visit near picturesque black and white village
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External Councillors Drafted In As Resignation Wave Leaves Parish Council Inquorate
A rural Herefordshire parish council has been forced to call in temporary external appointments after a wave of resignations left it unable to legally function.
Drivers To Get New Rights To Challenge Rip Off Private Parking Charges
Drivers are set to get new rights to challenge unfair private parking charges, including a guaranteed five minutes to decide whether to park, the Government has announced..
UK Unemployment Falls To Lowest In A Year But Vacancies Slide Further
The UK’s unemployment rate has fallen to the lowest level in more than a year despite the number of vacancies sliding for another month, new figures show..








