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Outline Approval Granted for 84-Bed Care Home in Leominster
Outline planning permission has been approved for a new 84-bedroom care home in Leominster, almost three years after initial proposals were submitted.
Herefordshire Council Seeks Additional Funding For Merton Meadow Project
Herefordshire Council is seeking additional funding to complete a new city-centre wetland project at Merton Meadow following weather-related delays.
Temporary Post Office Opens at Leominster Corn Square Following Closure
A temporary Post Office counter has opened in Leominster following a four-week closure of the town’s postal services.
Tesco Plans To Open Convenience Store In Credenhill
Retail giant Tesco is planning to open a new Express convenience store in Credenhill.
Local Campaigners Challenge Plans Ahead of £45m Bypass Start
Herefordshire Council is facing mounting pressure from local residents and campaigners over the environmental impact and traffic consequences of the first phase of the proposed Hereford bypass.
Hereford's Green Dragon Hotel Put Up For Sale
One of Hereford’s most prominent historic landmarks, the Green Dragon Hotel, has been put up for sale following an extensive multi-year refurbishment and business development project.
Cost Of Lugwardine Traffic Calming Scheme Revealed
Details have been revealed regarding the £438,670 cost of a traffic calming scheme along the main A438 in Lugwardine.
Temporary Toilets Installed In Kington Following Market Hall Closure
Herefordshire Council has begun essential maintenance on the town’s Market Hall and the adjacent Coach House, which houses the public facilities.
£50,000 Raised For New Dementia Support Van in Herefordshire
A Herefordshire charity has raised over £50,000 to purchase a new vehicle to support residents living with dementia and their families.
Planning Inspector Approves Venns Lane Care Home Scheme on Appeal
St Barnabas Church in Hereford can be demolished to clear the way for a 52-bed care home after a planning refusal was overturned on appeal.
Director Of The Core Skate CIC Tells HHR Of "Fairy-Tale" Rescue Following Huge Community Support
The Core Skate CIC, a not-for-profit roller skating rink and community space in Hereford, has praised the support of volunteers after being forced to move to a new location.
Ross-On-Wye Town Council Rejects 156-Home Proposal
Ross-on-Wye Town Council has strongly rejected a proposal to build up to 156 homes on land at Marsh Farm, following a packed public meeting last week.
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JAILED | A man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for multiple sexual offences against children
A child rapist has been sentenced to 25 years when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court sitting at Redditch today (Tuesday 7 July). Shaul Samson, 32, of HMP Hewell, was found guilty after a trial at Worcester Crown Court in May of the following multiple sexual offences and was sentenced today as follows: – Samson […]
BREAKING NEWS | 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of rape following incident overnight
A teenage boy has been arrested following a rape in Worcester during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 7 July). Around 3.30am officers located a 15-year-old girl in Battenhall fields after receiving a report she was missing. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody while enquiries […]
UK NEWS | Three men and a teenage boy have been found guilty of grooming and raping a 17-year-old girl
Three men and a teenage boy have been found guilty of grooming and raping a 17-year-old girl in Bristol last year. Mehrab Safi, 21, 19-year-olds Salman Habibkheil and Awal Ahmadzai, and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be named because of his age, plied the victim with alcohol after arranging for her travel into Bristol. They each […]
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The best nature reserves to visit in Herefordshire
Herefordshire offers beautiful nature reserves, woodland trails, exotic trees and spectacular scenery to explore in the county.
Once-rare Mediterranean visitor spotted at the River Wye
A once-rare Mediterranean visitor has been spotted feeding along the River Wye in Hereford by Alan Broatch.
Closure planned on busy rural cut-through between two A-roads
The C1148 in Stoke Edith is set to close for pole replacement works.
National News Headlines
Outline Approval Granted for 84-Bed Care Home in Leominster
Outline planning permission has been approved for a new 84-bedroom care home in Leominster, almost three years after initial proposals were submitted.
Baby Monitors And CCTV Cameras Thirlwall Inquiry Issues Recommendations
A total of 14 recommendations have been made in the Thirlwall Inquiry report – including the fitting of baby monitors in all cots and incubators in neonatal units and CCTV cameras focused on insulin storage fridges..
Complete Failure To Protect Babies From Killer Nurse Lucy Letby Inquiry Finds
Some babies could have been saved from death and harm at the hands of Lucy Letby if safeguarding action had been taken earlier, an inquiry prompted by the child serial killer’s crimes has found..
