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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.
Your Herefordshire News Headlines
MISSING TEENAGER | Police launch urgent search to find missing 14-year-old girl who went missing on Wednesday
Officers are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen near Telford Central Train Station yesterday evening. Scarlett is described as white, around 5ft 4”, with dark red/ brown hair which was tied up when she was last seen. She has an eyebrow piercing and multiple nose piercings. She was last seen wearing […]
BREAKING NEWS | West Mercia Police launch murder investigation following the death of a man
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found with serious injuries in Worcester on Tuesday evening (1 September). Officers were called to Wylds Lane in Worcester shortly after 9pm following reports that a man had been found with life threatening injuries inside a property. The 42-year-old man, who we believe to be […]
BREAKING NEWS | Huge list of employers named for failing to pay their staff the minimum wage
Hundreds of employers have been named today for failing to pay their staff the minimum wage, as the Government continues its drive to give working people more room to breathe and deliver inclusive growth in every postcode. Around £4 million has been returned to over 27,000 workers who had been denied the pay they were […]
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
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..









