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Kington Councillors Urged To Reject £25,000 County Youth Strategy Request
Town councillors in Kington are being urged to reject a request from Herefordshire Council to contribute tens of thousands of pounds toward a county-wide youth support scheme.
Wildlife Researcher Brings Barn Owl To Lugg Meadow 265-Home Planning Inquiry
A Herefordshire wildlife researcher has explained why she brought a barn owl into a major public planning inquiry examining proposals to build 265 homes next to Hereford’s historic Lugg Meadow.
First Homes At 201-Home South Hereford Estate Could Open A Year Before New A49 Junction
Fresh details have emerged regarding a major housing development set to expand Hereford southward.
Hereford in Bloom Praised Following Gold Award Win
Bloom has been praised for its work in enhancing the city’s green spaces following its latest gold medal win in the regional Heart of England in Bloom awards.
Council Explains £88k E-Cargo Bike Fleet Allocation Following Campaigner Concerns
The Herefordshire Transport Alliance (HTA) highlighted concerns online after the Dutch-made Babboe e-cargo bikes, valued at over £3,000 each, appeared to vanish from public view.
Market Towns Asked To Fund New Herefordshire Youth Strategy
o contribute thousands of pounds toward a pooled budget to fund the county council’s newly launched Youth Strategy and local forums.
Council Calls For Help To Hit Urban Tree Targets Amid Ash Dieback Challenges
Herefordshire Council has laid the groundwork to protect and expand tree coverage across the county.
Legal And Environmental Delays Cast Doubt On Hereford Bypass Start Date
Herefordshire Council’s cabinet member for transport and infrastructure has cast doubt on whether full construction of the Hereford bypass will begin by Christmas.
Council Approves £1.48m Top-Up To Keep 600-Job Ross Enterprise Park Project On Track
A major business park development in Ross-on-Wye has been allocated an extra £1.48 million from an existing council budget to keep construction on schedule and unlock up to 600 local jobs.
Ledbury Town Council Calls Fresh By-Election Amid Ongoing Seat Shortage
Ledbury Town Council is preparing for another attempt to elect a local representative after a recent by-election was cancelled due to a complete lack of candidates.
Historic May Fairs To Remain In Hereford And Leominster Following Public Consultation
Hereford and Leominster May Fairs will remain in their traditional town centre locations following a widespread public consultation.
Unison Warns Hereford City Council Of Escalation Over Staff Grievances
Public sector union Unison has warned Hereford City Council that it will escalate an ongoing workplace dispute unless councillors cooperate with staff grievance procedures.
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TRAVEL | Transport for Wales issues important message for local rail users travelling to Cardiff over the coming weeks
Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales (TfW) will provide additional trains for this month’s three Autumn Internationals at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Wales welcome Japan on Saturday 7 November (16:40), before facing New Zealand on Saturday 14 November (14:10) and Australia on Saturday 21 November (20:10). All GWR services into Cardiff Central […]
JAILED | Man sentenced after being found guilty of coercive and controlling behaviour against a woman
A 54-year-old man has been sentenced for coercive and controlling behaviour against a woman over a nine-year period. The victim/survivor in the case, Tashya, told the court in a statement that she “lived in constant fear of what might happen next”. After the sentencing, she said: “I continued with court so that my voice and […]
INCIDENT | Two children are in custody this morning after Police called to a firearms incident
Two teenagers have been arrested (Sunday 18 October) following a report of two boys being in possession of a suspected firearm in Malvern. From West Mercia Police: We were called to Welland shortly after 4.30pm following a report of two boys on an e-scooter and in possession of what was believed to be a gun. […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
'It's hard letting go': couple behind massive Christmas display make big announcement
A couple who have spent six years bringing Christmas joy to their street with a huge lights display have announced that this year will be their final year.
Inside the secret SAS operation that caught an IRA sniper hiding under a bush
Secret SAS operation to arrest IRA sniper Bernard McGinn in South Armagh in 1997 is revealed, as former soldiers detail the Troubles mission and peace process.
Council applies to itself to turn historic farm barns into homes
Herefordshire Council is seeking permission from itself to turn barns at a farm it owns into five houses.
National News Headlines
Celtic Sign Wolves Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone On Season Long Loan
Celtic completed the first deal of what is expected to be a busy day ahead of the UEFA registration deadline as they announced the signing of goalkeeper Sam Johnstone from Wolves..
Asda Recalls Handbags Over Serious Chemical Risk To Reproductive System
Asda is recalling three lines of ladies’ handbags after they were found to pose a “serious” chemical risk which may cause damage to the reproductive system..
D Day Forecasters Head Would Have Exploded At Modern Weather Technology
A veteran RAF meteorologist has described how Jim Stagg’s “head would have exploded” if the D-Day forecaster had access to modern computer weather models..
