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• Beefy Boys tease 'exciting filming' as Christmas favourite to return: The Old Market restaurant, where the restaurant is located, will close an hour earlier than usual on November 23 for "exciting filming". The early closure will only affect the restaurant's Hereford location. Meanwhile, the team is preparing for Christmas with a special breakfast menu, featuring the Brekkie Boy, caramelised French toast, full English, steak and eggs, and vegan pancakes. The date of the return of the Christmas Boy will be announced in the Beefy Boys' email newsletter.22 November 20258:55 AM
• Angler catches 1,080 fish in five hours to win championship: Hadrian Whittle from Ross-on-Wye won the championship after successfully capturing 1,080 fish in five hours. His success came from targeting shallow-feeding fish and managing up to seven fish per minute. Despite the challenging conditions, Whittle successfully achieved a 53lb weight. The event was held in partnership with the Hereford & District Angling Association, Hereford Rugby Club, and Gloucescript.22 November 20255:00 AM
• Distillery teams up with cathedral as new spirits launched: Ludlow Distillery is partnering with Hereford Cathedral to create two new spirits, Cloister Garden Gin and Herefordshire Royal Cider Cask - First Release Single Malt. The distillery founder, Shaun Ward, has lived most of his adult life in the precinct of Hereford cathedral and was inspired by the botanical history of the gardens. The new spirits are available for purchase at the Cathedral Shop and are believed to be the first English cathedral whisky created in partnership with an English distillery.22 November 20255:00 AM
• Questions over plan to spend £13 million on school that 'needs improvement': Herefordshire Council has applied for permission to build a two-storey extension to Aylestone School in the northeast of the city, including a new sports hall. The main issue is the partial loss of an existing playing field and the loss of a multi-use games area to provide more parking. However, Sport England objected, stating the area is not large enough for formal pitch sports and is underused due to its size and its gradient. The proposal was passed by the council's planning committee, with concerns about strain on the already stretched road network and the school's reputation.22 November 20255:00 AM
• burglars rummage through chip shop in early-hours break-in: The 3.30am break-in at St. Owen Street's Oceans fish and chip shop in Hereford took place on November 19, with items stolen from the shop including charity donations. The thieves also stole a small amount of cash from the till and a phone charger from a Marks and Spencer bag. The shop has collected hundreds of pounds for St. Michael's charity and the stolen tin was full of donated items. The owner, Mal Williams, has shared his CCTV footage in hopes of identifying the thieves.21 November 20255:01 PM
• Heartless thieves steal charity donation box from fish and chip shop: Three burglars broke into Oceans on St Owen Street, stealing a charity donation box and a phone charger. The stolen tin was full of donations for St Michael's charity. The owner, Mal Williams, has changed the locks and is back serving customers. He has shared his CCTV footage in hopes of identifying the thieves.21 November 202510:06 AM
• Church Commissioners of England lands approval for 350-home Herefordshire scheme : A proposed development of 350 homes on land owned by The Church Commissioners of England, representing the first phase of a 1,000-home community, has been approved by the Herefordshire Council's Planning Committee. The scheme includes a care home, a park and choose facility, and an open and play space. The site is bordered by Roman Road, Three Elms Road, and Yazor Brook. This is part of the Church Commissioners' wider strategic land portfolio, which has capacity for about 30,000 homes across England.21 November 20256:00 AM
• Inquest opened into death of man killed in bin lorry crash: The inquest into the death of Andzie Richard Stanik, 62, was opened by the Herefordshire coroner on November 19. Stanik was killed when a bin lorry crashed into a former pub on the A44 Mill Street and Bridge Street roundabout. Two other passengers, the lorry driver and a second passenger, were airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. The crash caused significant structural damage to the former Golden Lion pub, which was demolished for safety reasons.21 November 20255:00 AM
• Man ordered to undergo alcohol treatment after double assault: A man, Jamie Bryan, has been ordered to undergo alcohol treatment after assaulting two people in a Herefordshire town. He pleaded guilty to multiple counts of common assault, including using threatening, abusive words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm, or distress. He was also ordered to pay compensation of £50 to each victim and a £115 victim surcharge.21 November 20255:00 AM
• Ludlow Distillery teams up with cathedral as new spirits launched: Ludlow Distillery is partnering with Hereford Cathedral to create two new spirits, Cloister Garden Gin and Herefordshire Royal Cider Cask - First Release Single Malt. The distillery founder, Shaun Ward, has lived most of his adult life in the precinct of Hereford cathedral and was inspired by the botanical history of the gardens. The new spirits are available for purchase in the Cathedral Shop and are believed to be the first English cathedral whisky created in partnership with an English distillery.21 November 20255:00 AM
• Plans for more buses from market towns 'unworkable': Herefordshire Council's Cabinet is set to approve a Transport Plan aimed at greatly expanding bus use in the county within a decade and a half. This includes half-hourly services between Hereford and Leominster, and between hereford and Ross-on-Wye. However, Derek Cochrane, compliance manager at Forest Coaches and former bus driver, said that infrastructure for buses is inadequate and drivers are choosing the less stressful option of lorry driving. The plan also includes improved access at Ledbury’s railway station, one of only four in the country.20 November 202512:04 PM
• Speed limit slashed at A-road crash blackspot: A temporary speed restriction has been introduced on the A465 at the Locks Garage crossroads in response to community concerns about safety. The council has reduced the national speed limit from 60mph to 40mph for an 18-month trial period. The change will be monitored to determine whether this action improves highway safety or whether further measures are needed. The area has been described as one of the most prolific road traffic collision sites on the county road network in recent years.20 November 202511:37 AM
• Top Gear 'legend' makes special appearance for festive event: Top Gear legend The Stig made an appearance at Hereford's Maylord Orchards on November 16, dressed in a KGM Actyon provided by Hereford KGM. The event also coincided with the city's Christmas lights switch-on event. The festivities will continue in December, with an event at the Hereford Motor Group’s showroom.20 November 202510:06 AM
• Woman who stole tools worth thousands to pay just £500 compensation: A woman, Christine Kaye, has been ordered to pay £500 in compensation for stealing tools worth thousands of pounds. The 29-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of theft and was handed a £500 stand-alone compensation order due to her lack of financial resources and the stress of court proceedings. The tools stolen from another person were worth between £4,000 and £5,000. No charges were paid for prosecution costs or a victim surcharge.20 November 20255:00 AM
• Popular city riverside walk reopens after floods: The walkway was reopened following floods on November 14, causing frustration as the area was declared safe. The circular riverside walk from the city visits the cathedral and the castle site before following a path into the surrounding countryside. The walk is only around 700 metres long and is popular with dog walkers and joggers. The Environment Agency has removed any flood alerts for now, but warns of standing water and some debris.20 November 20255:00 AM
• 'Technical delays' as major city roadworks pushed back: The works in Hereford's Holme Lacy Road have been delayed due to technical issues. The work aims to improve walking and cycling in the area by improving safety, accessibility, and traffic flow. Pre-construction works will take place between now and November 24. The improvements will include resurfaced carriageways, high-friction surfacing, and a new signalised junction at a new railway bridge. The council believes the scheme will provide more travel options for those living and working in the city's Enterprise Zone, a key location for employment and growth.18 November 20252:32 PM
• Herefordshire Council celebrates 'unsung heroes': Herefordshire Council hosted a special event to celebrate the contributions of occupational therapists working in adult social care and at Wye Valley NHS Trust. The event included talks, interactive stands, and demonstrations of the latest technology being used in rehabilitation and care. The attendees also saw an augmented reality rehabilitation system designed for people with neurological conditions.18 November 20255:00 AM
• Major roadworks set to cause long delays pushed back again: Major roadworks in Hereford's Holme Lacy road have been delayed again, with signs stating that they will begin on November 24. The works aim to improve walking and cycling in the area by improving safety, accessibility, and traffic flow. Improvements will include resurfaced carriageways, high-friction surfacing to moderate vehicle speed levels, and a new signalised junction at a new railway bridge. The council believes the scheme will provide more travel options for those living and working in the city's Enterprise Zone, a key location for employment and growth.17 November 20258:52 AM
• Why city-centre tree is being chopped down: Herefordshire Council has applied for permission to remove a 40-foot flowering cherry from St Peter's Street, next to St Peter’s Church, citing signs of dieback and a raised planter that is now breaking apart. The council proposed a replacement planter with alternative shrubs, which was opposed by the Herefordshire Tree Forum. The tree was removed and its removal has been approved by planning officer Andrew Cunningham.