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'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.
Concerns Raised Over Hereford Bridge Closure Facing Potential Multi-Year Delays
Concerns have been raised that the partial closure of a key bridge in Hereford could remain in place for years while local authorities and Network Rail establish a long-term repair plan.
Herefordshire Council Vows to Protect Essential Services Amid Eleven Million Pound Overspend
Herefordshire Council leadership has pledged to protect essential services despite facing a projected eleven point six million pound budget overspend in the current financial year.
Herefordshire Bus Operator To Join Fare Cap Scheme Following Concerns
Herefordshire bus operator Sargeants Brothers has confirmed it will join the government’s two-pound bus fare cap scheme, following recent criticism from county representatives over local participation in the national initiative.
Restoration Proposals Submitted for At-Risk Seventeenth-Century Herefordshire Farmstead
The Grade Two Star listed Glibes Farmhouse and adjoining barns, situated near Michaelchurch Escley, date back to the early sixteen-hundreds.
Preparatory Work Underway For Phase One Of Hereford Bypass
Initial site preparations, including boundary fencing, ground investigations, and drainage and pavement surveys, are underway along the route.
Temporary Post Office Counter Opened In Leominster
A temporary Post Office counter has opened in Leominster following a four-week closure of the town’s main postal facilities.
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.
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BREAKING NEWS | West Mercia Police launch an investigation after the body of an 11-year-old girl was found
An investigation has been launched after the body of an 11-year-old girl was found in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire. The girl was reported missing at around 11.20pm yesterday evening (Sunday 4 October) and was later found deceased in the park near the cricket ground. Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained […]
UK NEWS | The NHS issues an important message for all serving armed forces and military personnel
The NHS has cut waiting times for serving soldiers, sailors and air crew by more than 4 weeks, thanks to a targeted campaign to get injured military personnel ready for action quicker. The Further Faster Armed Forces (FF-AF) initiative saw a specialist NHS central team help 20 trusts serving large military communities find ways to […]
UK NEWS | Tesco introduces guaranteed paid leave for colleagues experiencing domestic abuse
Tesco has introduced guaranteed paid leave for colleagues experiencing domestic abuse, giving workers dedicated time to access support, secure their safety and take practical steps to rebuild their lives. The new policy, introduced in partnership with Tesco’s largest recognised union, Usdaw, will provide colleagues who disclose domestic abuse with 3 days or 21 hours of […]
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Six county homes on the market right now for every budget
Those looking for a new home in Herefordshire can find homes to suit every budget on the market.
Record-breaking festival draws celebrities and 5,000 visitors to city
The Hereford Military History Festival has been hailed a major success after attracting more than 5,000 visitors and almost doubling attendance from its inaugural event.
The five most haunted places in Herefordshire to visit this Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching and there are plenty of spots with a spooky past in Herefordshire to explore in October.
National News Headlines
Andrew Taking Legal Action Against Thames Valley Police Over Search Warrants
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police in a bid to quash search warrants which led to his arrest, with a private High Court hearing to take place on Thursday, a judicial spokesperson has said..
Tories Plan Bonfire Of Red Tape In Bid To Speed Up Development Griffith
Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith committed to a “bonfire” of red tape as he set out ambitions to lower taxes and speed up development..
F1 Urged To Have A Hard Look At Themselves After Bahrain Grand Prix Chaos
Formula One has been urged to take a “hard look” at the regulations following the unprecedented software glitches which overshadowed Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia..
