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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The board overseeing multi-million-pound funding for Hereford's Shirehall has withdrawn its support for the troubled library and learning centre project.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.
Over £350,000 Allocated For Hereford Junction Upgrade
Herefordshire Council has allocated nearly £400,000 to upgrade the traffic signal system at one of Hereford’s busiest city centre junctions.
BRTA CEO Tells HHR Reopening Hereford to Gloucester Rail Line Is "The Missing Link For This Area"
The British Regional Transport Association (BRTA), a national rail pressure group, is urging local authorities to work together on making the case for the reopening of the railway line.
Your Herefordshire News Headlines
INCIDENT | Police issue statement after the body of a missing child was found
An investigation continues after the body of a missing girl was found in Elmley Castle near Pershore. The 11-year-old girl was reported missing around 11.20pm on Sunday 4 October and was later sadly found deceased in the park near the cricket ground. Her family continue to be supported by specially trained officers. Chief Inspector Daniel […]
REVEALED | Ospreys Make History with First Successful Breeding in Herefordshire
A pair of Ospreys have made history in Herefordshire after successfully breeding in the county for the first time on record, raising three young to fledging. Image – G. Bilbao – Lugg Meadows April 2024 The fish eating birds, which have a wingspan of up to 1.8 metres (5.5ft), are distinctive for their brown upper […]
BREAKING NEWS | Police provide an update following the discovery of the body of an 11-year-old girl
An investigation continues after the body of a missing girl was found in Elmley Castle near Pershore. The 11-year-old girl was reported missing around 11.20pm yesterday evening (Sunday 4 October) and was later sadly found deceased in the park near the cricket ground. Her family continue to be supported by specially trained officers. Chief Inspector […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Club moves across county border after struggling to find new home
A Ludlow martial arts academy has moved out of the town and across the county border after struggling to find a permanent home.
New business owner frustrated like Jeremy Clarkson at last-minute delays
Jeremy Clarkson's frustrations with the hurdles facing rural businesses have struck a chord with a Herefordshire entrepreneur whose new coffee shop has been hit by another last-minute delay.
Company overcomes big challenges to be crowned best in county
A care provider that has overcome significant challenges while strengthening its links with the local community has been named Business of the Year at the Hereford Times Community Awards 2026.
National News Headlines
Heat Health Alerts Coming Into Force As UK Braces For Fifth Heatwave
Heat health alerts are to come into force as the UK braces for the fifth heatwave of the year, with almost three-quarters of England in drought..
Almost Three Quarters Of England In Drought As Conditions Worsen In Dry August
Almost three-quarters of England is in “flash drought” as a dry start to August follows the country’s driest July on record, the Environment Agency (EA) has said..
Injuries And Serious Damage As Powerful Earthquake Shakes Colombia And Ecuador
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking the South American nation and neighbouring Ecuador and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings..
