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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.
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The board overseeing multi-million-pound funding for Hereford's Shirehall has withdrawn its support for the troubled library and learning centre project.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.
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LOCAL NEWS | National Grid issues important message to customers in Herefordshire
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will be visiting customers’ properties in Hereford this month as part of a safety inspection programme. Domestic and small business customers in the HR1 postcode area will receive visits from NGED-approved contractors to check that service termination points inside properties are working as they should. The service termination point, also […]
LOCAL NEWS | Bus passengers urged to check before they travel following a number of timetable changes
Herefordshire Council is reminding passengers about several bus service changes taking effect from the end of August and beginning of September, including new journeys in the morning and evening to help people get out and about. This joins several timetable changes to improve reliability and introduce new operators to existing services. The improvements from 30 […]
NEWS | Winner of £12 million lottery jackpot urged to come forward as deadline to claim winnings approaches
A £12 million National Lottery Lotto jackpot bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf is still waiting to be claimed, with the lucky ticket-holder facing a race against time to come forward. The winning ticket matched all six numbers in the Lotto draw on Saturday, June 6, 2026, securing the £12,000,000 jackpot. The winning numbers were: 8 – 10 […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Council approves extra £1.48 million for county scheme set to create up to 600 jobs
A new business park could create up to 600 new jobs.
Family's heartbreak as appeal launched for brave Hereford teen's funeral
A fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a 13-year-old girl who has died after a lifelong battle with cancer.
Concerns about Hereford Transport Hub as opening date passes with "slow" construction
The long-awaited Hereford Transport Hub remains under construction despite an expected opening date having passed.
National News Headlines
City Of London Chief Ian Thomas Named UKs Most Influential Black Briton
The chief executive of the City of London Corporation Ian Thomas has been named the UK’s most influential black person in this year’s Powerlist..
Michael Carrick Expects To Remain In Charge Of Man Utd For Roma Clash
Michael Carrick is expecting to still be in charge of Manchester United for Tuesday’s Champions League meeting with Roma and said he is looking forward to preparing for the game at Old Trafford..
320000 Join Nationwide Protests In France In Reduced Turnout Says Government
The French government has estimated that 320,000 people protested nationwide on Saturday in demonstrations focused on high living costs, fewer than in previous demonstrations..
