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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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WANTED | Reward issued by Police searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a kidnapping and robbery
A reward is being offered by the independent charity Crimestoppers for information that could help locate wanted man Alex Parker. The 27-year-old is wanted in connection with a kidnapping and robbery in November 2021. He has links to Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Lichfield. The charity is independent of the police and is offering a £8,500 reward […]
UK NEWS | A speeding driver has admitted to killing a 12-year-old boy in a hit and run collision
A speeding driver has admitted killing 12-year-old Keaton Slater in a hit-and-run collision in Coventry. Dolars Aleksanders pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in Radford Road on 14 June 2024. Dolars Aleksanders The 23-year-old was driving a BMW and travelling at more than 70mph when he struck Keaton, who was attempting to cross […]
BREAKING NEWS | A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found with life threatening injuries and died at hospital
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an investigation was launched following the death of a man in Worcester. On Tuesday (1 September) officers were called to an address on Wylds Lane in Worcester shortly after 9pm following reports that a man had been found with life threatening injuries. The man, who […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
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..
