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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
NEWS | A local school has confirmed that it will ban girls from wearing skirts from September 2026 after a consultation with parents, staff and students
A local school has confirmed that it will ban girls from wearing skirts from September 2026 after a consultation with parents, staff and students. Monmouth Comprehensive School announced that all pupils in Years 7 to 13 will be required to wear either tailored trousers or tailored school shorts as part of a revised uniform policy. […]
JAILED | Motorist with eye disorder jailed after 84-year-old woman dies crossing road
A Caerphilly county motorist, whose vision was impaired by a genetic eye disorder, has been jailed for more than six-and-half years after causing the death of an 84-year-old woman crossing the road in Pengam. Andrew Perry, now 56, was sentenced at Newport Crown Court on Tuesday 16 June after previously pleading guilty to causing death […]
JAILED | Two people have been jailed after West Mercia Police discovered shocking incident involving a baby girl
Two people have been jailed after police discovered a woman was offering her baby daughter to meet with a paedophile who wanted to sexually abuse her. Christopher Brownhill, aged 38, met the woman through an online dating website in 2017, where their conversation quickly turned to their mutual sexual attraction to young children. The woman […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Five of the best award-winning spots you have to visit in Herefordshire
Herefordshire offers some award-winning activities, from blacksmithing and heritage to food, glamping and mountain scenery.
Five history and military events taking place in Herefordshire next month
Herefordshire has plenty of military history festivals coming up in September. Here are five you can't miss out on.
New strategy aims to help nature 'recover' across Herefordshire
A new strategy to help nature thrive is aiming to make a difference across Herefordshire.
National News Headlines
Ollie Robinson Powers England To Series Win Over Pakistan
Ollie Robinson’s remarkable resurgence continued as he ushered England to a series-clinching victory over Pakistan in the second Rothesay Test at Lord’s..
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..
