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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
JAILED | A man has been jailed for violently shaking his young son and leaving him with severe disabilities
A man has today (Monday 22 June) been sentenced to three years and three months after being convicted of violently shaking his infant son leaving him with severe disabilities. Iskander Kechiche (pictured below), 49, of Elkstone Close, Worcester, pleaded guilty to a section 20 assault GBH offence when he appeared before Worcester Crown Court on […]
MISSING CHILD | Police appeal for help in finding a missing 14-year-old girl last seen on Saturday
Police are appealing for information to find Lily, 14, who is missing. Lily, from Blaina, was last seen in High Street, Blaina at around 6.50pm on Saturday 20 June. She is described as white, around 5ft 6 inches tall, with a medium build and long black hair. Lily was last seen wearing a long black […]
NEWS | Police are appealing for information following a serious collision in Bromyard
Police are appealing for information following a serious collision in Bromyard yesterday evening (Sunday 21 June). The collision happened around 7.20pm when a Honda CBR motorbike collided with a Skoda Yeti on the A44 Bromyard bypass, near Pump Street. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with serious […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
UK driving offence with a £300 fine that motorists commit 2 million times a year
Tempcover has warned motorists about the risk of uninsured test drives and how that could lead to penalty points and a fine
The little-known law that means you can't refuse a neighbours access to your land
A little-known law could force homeowners to allow neighbours access to their land.
City pub praised for its atmosphere and setting in review
A Herefordshire pub has been named among the best in England by The Telegraph.
National News Headlines
At Least Seven Dead After Ferry Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus
At least seven people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish media reported..
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..
