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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.
Cabinet Member Defends £10m Hereford Transport Hub Costs In HHR Interview
"If you try to build anything in the public sector today, you will soon find that to get to a delivery point everything costs more than you might have anticipated when you started".
External Councillors Drafted In As Resignation Wave Leaves Parish Council Inquorate
A rural Herefordshire parish council has been forced to call in temporary external appointments after a wave of resignations left it unable to legally function.
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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. […]
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The SAS hero who stormed the Iranian Embassy and his Hereford links
Bob Considine’s SAS service, Operation Nimrod and role in the Iranian Embassy siege are linked to 22 SAS and its historic base in Credenhill, Herefordshire.
NHS baby scan photos to cost up to £20 as charges return at Wye Valley Trust
Wye Valley NHS Trust will charge for printed baby scan photos from November 16, 2026, costing £5 for one and £20 for six; ultrasound examinations remain free.
The Courtyard unveils festive season with pantomime and Christmas classics
Festive fun is coming to the Courtyard in Hereford this season with pantomimes, concerts, and Christmas classics.
National News Headlines
Patrick Stewart Before Accepting Star Trek Fame His First Love Was Shakespeare
Sir Patrick Stewart’s first love was the stage and the plays of William Shakespeare but it was to be a science fiction series and a series of superhero films that brought him worldwide fame..
Star Trek Actor Sir Patrick Stewart Dies Aged 86
Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 86 following a “brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia”, it has been announced on his social media..
Met Refers Itself To Police Watchdog Over Action On Letter About Meghans Father
The Metropolitan Police said it has voluntarily referred itself to the police watchdog because it failed to pass on a letter detailing allegations against the Duchess of Sussex’s father to relevant overseas law enforcement agencies..
