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Visit Herefordshire Unveils Business Plan Ahead Of Ballot
The plan aims to grow "a record breaking visitor economy" with a "long-term ambition to build a £1 billion visitor economy by 2035".
Fire Chief Tells HHR How Crews Are Responding To Fire Risk
Prolonged dry, hot weather over the last few months has increased a risk of fire events in Herefordshire, across the UK and in Europe.
Herefordshire Council Submits Funding Bid For Footbridge Replacement
Herefordshire Council has submitted a funding bid to secure a permanent replacement for the Burcott Road footbridge, as ongoing structural issues continue to cause local traffic disruption.
Inquests Open Into Hereford Treasure Discoveries
Forty-four medieval silver coins and an ingot are among the historic items set to be examined as treasure inquests open in Hereford.
Herefordshire Council Launches New Nature Recovery Strategy
Herefordshire Council has published a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) designed to protect and restore the county’s natural environment.
Coventry Building Society To Close Ross-On-Wye Agency
The closure forms part of a wider move by the building society to shut down all of its agency branches nationwide.
Hereford BID Calls For Changes To Parking Strategy
The business group urged decision-makers to recognize that parking policy must actively support local traders in an increasingly difficult retail environment.
Tesco Launches Legal Challenge Against Ledbury Development
Tesco has launched a fresh legal challenge to block plans for a new Lidl supermarket, nursery, and medical centre on the outskirts of Ledbury.
Ross-On-Wye Town Council Releases 10-Year Strategy
The document, released on the 11th of August 2026, outlines the council's role, organisational structure, financial information, strategy, statements and ambitions.
Work Progresses On Emergency Accommodation In Former John Haider Building
The project is costing Herefordshire Council £3.8 million, where the derelict building will be turned into 28 single-bedroom apartments.
50 New Electric Bikes Join Hereford's Beryl Scheme
Hereford's Beryl bike scheme is being expanded as 50 new electric bicycles will be joining the fleet this summer.
Herefordshire Council Publishes Full Business Case For Phase One Of Hereford Bypass
The full business case for the first phase of the Hereford bypass has been published by Herefordshire Council, which outlines the benefits that would be brought to the area by the project.
Your Herefordshire News Headlines
BREAKING NEWS | Parents told to pick children up ‘immediately’ from a school due to health and safety issue
Cefnllys School closes immediately over health and safety issue Cefnllys School in Llandrindod Wells has announced an immediate closure today due to what it has described as a health and safety issue. In a message shared on social media, the school said: “Due to Health and Safety reasons the school must close IMMEDIATELY.” Parents and […]
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has announced that it will be closed today
A Herefordshire school has announced that it will be closed today (Monday). Brockhampton Primary School confirmed on the Herefordshire Council school closures portal that the school would remain closed on Monday 29th June. This is due to ongoing issues with water supply. A post on the school closures portal said: “The school is closed today […]
INCIDENT | Investigation launched after disorder breaks out at a pub during an event on Saturday evening
Police investigate disorder following incident at Llanidloes pub event. Police are investigating an incident of disorder following an event at The Red Lion Hotel in Llanidloes in Powys on Saturday night. In a statement shared on social media, the pub said an event aimed at bringing people into the town and supporting the local nightlife […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Sheep thief who stole livestock in Herefordshire sentenced to hanging
A sheep thief who stole livestock from multiple farms was sentenced to death in Herefordshire by hanging.
City pub praised for its atmosphere and setting in review
A Herefordshire pub has been named among the best in England by The Telegraph.
Plans for three new homes in market town could be given green light
Amended plans for three new homes in Herefordshire could be given the green light next month by the council.
National News Headlines
Tributes For Beloved Pastor Who Died After Sign Fell At Christian Festival
A man who died after a sign fell at a Christian festival was a respected pastor who was “a loving husband” and “a devoted and caring father” to his family, his church has said..
One Dead And Five Injured In Shooting At Rave In Switzerland
A shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss canton of Aargau left one person dead and five wounded early on Sunday, local police and media reported..
No Early Release For Pc Harpers Killers After Release Scheme Change
Pc Andrew Harper’s killers will be excluded from the early release scheme after Prime Minister Andy Burnham said anyone convicted of unlawful killing would be exempt..
