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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.
Hereford Museum Redevelopment Costs Reach £4.5m Ahead of Building Work
Herefordshire Council originally budgeted £20.5 million to transform the Grade II listed museum and library on Broad Street, which closed in 2023, into a "world-class" cultural attraction.
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SENTENCED | Woman sentenced after fatal dog attack that killed a 19-year-old
A woman has been sentenced after admitting to being in charge of an XL bully that killed 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett in Bristol last year. Kelcie Reed, 24, was given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, at Bristol Crown Court today (4 September) having pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to being in charge […]
PRODUCT RECALL | Tesco is recalling a popular food product over potential allergy risk
Tesco is recalling packs of its Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslawbecause some may contain a different product containing mustard that is not declared on the label. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an Allergy Alert over the recall, warning that the affected product could pose a health risk to people with an allergy […]
BREAKING NEWS | A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced after attacking a teacher while armed with a knife in a classroom
A 16-year-old has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in youth detention after he attacked a teacher while armed with a knife in a classroom. On 5th February this year, the teenager, then aged 15 – who cannot be named for legal reasons – followed the victim into a classroom and asked for help with schoolwork, before […]
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Latest updates as inquiry slams hospital over avoidable Lucy Letby baby death
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.
Live updates as police helicopter spotted hovering over city
A police helicopter has been spotted hovering over Hereford this afternoon. More as we get it.
Major update as police helicopter joins city search operation
A police helicopter has been deployed over Hereford as officers launched a search for a person.
National News Headlines
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..
State Pensioners Set To Breach Tax Threshold Under Triple Lock Boost
People relying solely on the full new state pension are on course to breach the personal tax allowance for the first time after official earnings data put some pensioners in line for a potential rise of nearly £500 a year from next April..
