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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.
Pothole Reports In Herefordshire Surge Past 9,000 Following Sharp Rise In Motorist Payouts
Herefordshire Council has logged a sharp increase in pothole reports this year, with figures rising to more than three times the total recorded for the whole of 2025.
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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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Five things you didn't know about Richard Hammond's daughter Izzy
Izzy Hammond, Richard Hammond's daughter, has built a media career spanning writing, podcasting, presenting and motorsport.
Hereford IT firm takes on telecom giants with transparent phone deals
Ofcom's recent �28 million fine against Virgin Media for making it deliberately difficult for customers to leave their contracts was a reminder of something small businesses across Herefordshire have long suspected: the big national telecom providers are not always working in their favour.
Prestigious school now 'first choice' for Princess Charlotte after George starts Eton
A prestigious Wiltshire private school is a front runner for another high-profile royal as George starts at Eton, reports say.
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Meghans Father Thomas Markle Detained After Cutting Off Electronic Tag
The Duchess of Sussex’s father is back in custody for cutting off his electronic tag just days after his arrest for possessing child sex abuse material, including images of himself with naked young girls..
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.
Number Of Pedestrians Hit By Car On City Street
Seven people have been taken to hospital after a car struck pedestrians on a road in the west end of Glasgow..
