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Doubt Over Library Plan For Hereford Shirehall As Funding Board Withdraws Support
The board overseeing multi-million-pound funding for Hereford's Shirehall has withdrawn its support for the troubled library and learning centre project.
'ShopWatch' Project Leader Tells HHR Scheme Is "A Great Retroactive" Measure To Deter Retail Crime
A new banning scheme called "ShopWatch" has been launched in Hereford City Centre by the Hereford BID.
Protected Dormice And Newts Found Along Route Of Planned Hereford Bypass
An official report has confirmed that the route for the planned first phase of the Hereford Bypass is home to endangered hazel dormice, with great crested newts also recorded nearby.
Campaigners Warn Hereford Bypass Will Not Stop Traffic Congestion
Debate over the proposed Hereford Bypass has resurfaced at Herefordshire Council, with transport campaigners warning the new road will fail to reduce congestion.
Ewyas Harold Villagers Claim They Are Being "Abandoned" Following Flooding
Angry villagers turned out in force to express frustration at being "abandoned" nearly a year after devastating floods forced residents from their homes in Ewyas Harold.
Herefordshire Bus Operator Yeomans Travel Commits To Join Government Fare Cap Scheme Following Criticism
The decision follows earlier frustration expressed by local campaign groups and councillors over delays by Yeomans and Sargeants Brothers.
Plans Submitted For 20 Homes On Flood-Prone Lower Bullingham Site
A full planning application has been submitted to build 20 new homes on a flood-prone site in southeast Hereford.
4-Year Delay To Kington Primary School Crossing Sparks Backlash
A senior Herefordshire politician has voiced frustration over the local authority’s repeated delays in delivering agreed community infrastructure projects.
'ShopWatch' Scheme Launched In Hereford In Bid To Tackle Shoplifting
A new citywide banning scheme designed to tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour has been launched across Hereford city centre this week.
Over £350,000 Allocated For Hereford Junction Upgrade
Herefordshire Council has allocated nearly £400,000 to upgrade the traffic signal system at one of Hereford’s busiest city centre junctions.
BRTA CEO Tells HHR Reopening Hereford to Gloucester Rail Line Is "The Missing Link For This Area"
The British Regional Transport Association (BRTA), a national rail pressure group, is urging local authorities to work together on making the case for the reopening of the railway line.
Delays Push Back £57 Million of Herefordshire Infrastructure Work
Herefordshire Council is set to roll over nearly £57 million of its capital building budget into future financial years following project delays and contract renegotiations.
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INCIDENT | Police issue statement after the body of a missing child was found
An investigation continues after the body of a missing girl was found in Elmley Castle near Pershore. The 11-year-old girl was reported missing around 11.20pm on Sunday 4 October and was later sadly found deceased in the park near the cricket ground. Her family continue to be supported by specially trained officers. Chief Inspector Daniel […]
REVEALED | Ospreys Make History with First Successful Breeding in Herefordshire
A pair of Ospreys have made history in Herefordshire after successfully breeding in the county for the first time on record, raising three young to fledging. Image – G. Bilbao – Lugg Meadows April 2024 The fish eating birds, which have a wingspan of up to 1.8 metres (5.5ft), are distinctive for their brown upper […]
BREAKING NEWS | Police provide an update following the discovery of the body of an 11-year-old girl
An investigation continues after the body of a missing girl was found in Elmley Castle near Pershore. The 11-year-old girl was reported missing around 11.20pm yesterday evening (Sunday 4 October) and was later sadly found deceased in the park near the cricket ground. Her family continue to be supported by specially trained officers. Chief Inspector […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Former SAS soldier champions reserves as ‘handrail’ back to civilian life
Former SAS trooper Phil Campion says ex-soldiers using the Army Reserves as a “handrail” into civilian life after military service could help reduce government welfare costs and improve soldiers' quality of life.
Brits warned over tiny bugs causing 'intensely itchy red bumps' this autumn
Brits are being warned about the dangers of a small bug that can cause blisters and raised welts.
New police cameras catch 7 speeders out as warnings issued
POLICE with new TruCam speed cameras have caught speeders in Herefordshire during a recent Operation Spotlight campaign.
National News Headlines
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Is Leaving The Job After Rocky Start
Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists..
More Than Half Of Shoppers Recently Encouraged By Businesses To Pay In Cash
More than half (54%) of people said in September that they had visited a business in the past eight weeks that encouraged them to pay in cash, according to a survey commissioned by ATM and cash access network Link..
Teenage Gunman Who Killed Four At Oregon School Was Former Student Police Say
A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon primary , then tackled and fought with him – probably saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said on Friday..
