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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.
River Wye Water Quality Report Warns Summer Heat Created Dangerous Stress For Fish
Severe summer heat and algal growth created dangerous conditions for local fish populations.
Doubt Over Library Plan For Hereford Shirehall As Funding Board Withdraws Support
The board overseeing multi-million-pound funding for Hereford's Shirehall has withdrawn its support for the troubled library and learning centre project.
'ShopWatch' Project Leader Tells HHR Scheme Is "A Great Retroactive" Measure To Deter Retail Crime
A new banning scheme called "ShopWatch" has been launched in Hereford City Centre by the Hereford BID.
Protected Dormice And Newts Found Along Route Of Planned Hereford Bypass
An official report has confirmed that the route for the planned first phase of the Hereford Bypass is home to endangered hazel dormice, with great crested newts also recorded nearby.
Campaigners Warn Hereford Bypass Will Not Stop Traffic Congestion
Debate over the proposed Hereford Bypass has resurfaced at Herefordshire Council, with transport campaigners warning the new road will fail to reduce congestion.
Ewyas Harold Villagers Claim They Are Being "Abandoned" Following Flooding
Angry villagers turned out in force to express frustration at being "abandoned" nearly a year after devastating floods forced residents from their homes in Ewyas Harold.
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BREAKING NEWS | Major incident declared and a number of properties evacuated as army called in following arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the explosives act
Major incident declared and a number of properties evacuated as army called in following arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the explosives act. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: A number of properties are currently being evacuated in the Whelford area following the declaration of a major incident. It follows the arrest of several men […]
NEWS | Asda announces that it is bringing back a popular offer in its stores
Asda is helping customers save at the pumps with the return of its popular fuel saving offer for Rewards users. Customers who spend £40 or more in a single in-store transaction between 23rd September and 14th October will receive a 5p-per-litre fuel coupon in their Asda Rewards app, redeemable on a single fuel purchase until […]
UK NEWS | New rights for family bereavement and pregnancy loss announced by the Government
People who lose a loved one or experience the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, will gain new rights to take time off work under major changes confirmed by the Government today (Tuesday 22 September). Ministers will introduce a new right to bereavement leave, from April 2027, for employees who lose a spouse or partner, parent, adult […]
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Asda, Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury's shoppers warned amid fresh recalls
Retailers including Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Aldi have issued recall notices this week alongside alerts from national safety watchdogs.
Legal expert reveals your rights if trick-or-treaters disturb you on Halloween
A legal expert has revealed your rights if you are disturbed by trick-or-treaters on Halloween or if anyone causes damage to your property during the holiday.
Passengers face disruption as signal failure halts trains
Signal failure has led to West Midlands Railway services between Hereford and Ledbury being replaced by bus replacement services.
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Romesh Ranganathan And Sebastian Croft Win The Celebrity Traitors As Faithfuls
The pair were the last two remaining at the firepit at the end of the BBC reality gameshow.
King Arrives In Antigua And Barbuda As Burnham Open To Slavery Apology
Charles will preside over the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in his role as the head of the “family of nations”.
Sir Ian McKellen To Make Cameo In Strictly Come Dancing Halloween Show
Actor Sir Ian McKellen is to make a surprise cameo appearance on Strictly Come Dancing’s Halloween special..









