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A planning application could soon be submitted for up to 600 new homes and a retail outlet in Ledbury in the coming months. It comes as Vistry Homes Limited submitted a ‘request for scoping opinion’ for the following development. ‘Request for Scoping Opinion for the...
Herefordshire Council is set to award a contract, worth more than £3.5 million, for the construction work of Holme Lacy Road cycle works and quiet routes. The decision was confirmed in a meeting on Thursday. Decision: ‘Award a contract for the construction of Holme...
Six puppies that were discovered abandoned in a black bin bag in a lay-by, are looking for their forever homes. From the RSPCA: Appeal for information - please share! Six puppies, believed to be around 4-5 weeks old, were found abandoned in a black bin bag in a layby...
URGENT: 820 HENS NEED HOMES THIS WEEKEND! From The British Hen Welfare Trust:“We’ve just been given the chance to save 820 extra hens from slaughter this weekend. “These girls have spent their lives in cages, but with your help, they could be sunbathing in your back...
A major route is closed this morning following a serious collision. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “The A40 is closed at the Northleach roundabout with the A429 heading eastbound towards Burford due to a serious collision in the early hours of this morning...
Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find the owners of this dog? From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: “Does anyone know anything about this poor little mite? Approximately 8 weeks old. “NO MICROCHIP. “Found under a hedge in the Leominster area of...
From Avon & Somerset Police: Shortly before 3pm this afternoon, emergency services were called to a collision involving a coach on the A396 at Cutcombe Hill, in Exmoor. Approximately 60 to 70 people were believed to be onboard at the time. A major incident...
A major incident has been declared as emergency services work together to respond to a collision involving a coach on the A396 this afternoon. From Avon & Somerset Police: “We understand the coach was carrying approximately 60-70 people and was heading to Minehead...
Photo Credit: Emma Jacobs / RSPCA A very unusual guest - who was named Oona by rescuers - is one of only six puffins to ever be treated by the team at the animal welfare charity’s West Hatch Wildlife Centre near Taunton.She came into the centre’s care after being...
Denco Fluid Systems, a global leader in industrial fluid handling systems, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its capabilities with the formal integration of Control Consulting Services Ltd (CCSL), effective as of yesterday, 16th July 2025. Following a...
URGENT: 820 HENS NEED HOMES THIS WEEKEND! From The British Hen Welfare Trust:“We’ve just been given the chance to save 820 extra hens from slaughter this weekend. “These girls have spent their lives in cages, but with your help, they could be sunbathing in your back...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male assaulted a teenage girl in Coleford, Forest of Dean. The assault is reported to have taken place on Saturday 31 May at around 7.30pm on the cycle path which runs behind the Texaco garage on Old Station Way. The...
A building society in Hereford is advising customers to plan ahead with a temporary closure in place soon. The temporary closure will be in place at Nationwide on Commercial Street in Hereford from Friday 8th August to Tuesday 19th August. The closure is for...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a wildfire in Hereford overnight. The incident was in the Churchill Gardens area, with a temporary road closure in place on Aylestone Hill. A spokesperson for Hereford Fire Station said: ”We were...
Photo Credit - Lisa Stevens From Herefordshire Wildlife Trust: Restoring Bartonsham Meadows: update on new fencing and access. Plans to restore Bartonsham Meadows to wildlife rich meadows are progressing well and the next stage of our Management Plan is to install...
Earlier this week, fire crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called to a severe vehicle fire. From Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service: Whilst on route to the incident the crew could see a large column of black smoke rising from the reported location. On arrival...
Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. Alert will sound at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. Test comes as the government publishes a Resilience Action Plan with new steps to secure the country...
Marie Rose Shaw Passed away peacefully at 83 years old on 6th July 2025. Beloved wife of Mike, much loved mum of Lisa, Michael & Anna And Devoted Grandmother & Great Grandmother (fondly remembered as Nanny Ma) She will be sadly missed by all her...
In Memory of David Jones. Sadly passed away on 4th July 2025 aged 69 years. Most Loved Dad to Richard and Christopher. Brother to Janis, Steven, Jane, Paul, Dawn and the late Fred (Anthony). Will be missed by all who knew him. Family flowers only, Donations are to...
In Memory of Neville Richard Baylis (Baz) of Wormbridge (Formerly of Pike's Cottage, St Weonards). Sadly passed away at his home on June 30th 2025, aged 68 years. Beloved son of the late Sydney and Annie. A greatly loved brother, uncle and cousin who will be deeply...