A number of objections have been made by local residents against plans to build a Lidl store on the site of the Three Counties Hotel on Belmont Road in Hereford. The plans, revealed last week, detail that Lidl wishes to demolish the hotel and build a superstore on the...
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NEWS | Vandals have targeted Hereford’s City Link Road trees overnight
Mindless vandals appeared to have targeted Hereford’s City Link Road tress and planters overnight, with a number of them appearing damaged or destroyed this morning. At least four of the trees are now facing sidewards and partially blocking the road. Funding for the...
UK NEWS | Man found guilty of the murder of Sir David Amess MP and of plotting to commit a terrorist attack in the UK
A man has been found guilty of the murder of Sir David Amess MP, and of plotting to commit a terrorist attack in the UK. Ali Harbi Ali, 26 (1.02.96) of Kentish Town, NW5, attacked Sir David with a kitchen knife shortly after midday, on 15 October 2022, during a...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet approves £11.49m funding for Children’s Social Care Services
Significant investment will support continued improvements to Herefordshire Children’s Services Herefordshire Council Cabinet approved £11.49m funding at a meeting held on Thursday 31 March 2022, to support the ongoing improvements in Herefordshire Children’s Social...
NEWS | People urged to allow up to ten weeks to apply for a British passport with demand at an all time high
People are being urged not to leave their application for a British passport to the last minute, with demand at an all-time high. Since April 2021 HM Passport Office has been advising people to allow up to ten weeks when applying for their passport. This remains the...
BREAKING | Murder investigation launched after 90-year-old man found dead
Gwent Police have launched a murder enquiry after the death of a 90-year-old man in Abergavenny on Friday 8 April. The Welsh Ambulance Service were called to an address in Abergavenny on Tuesday 5 April after a man was found unresponsive outside a property. The man...
NEWS | The weather looks set to warm up this Easter with Saharan dust making for incredible sunsets with 20c possible in places
The weather looks set to warm up as we head towards the Easter weekend, with Saharan dust driven northwards, creating beautiful sunsets across the country. It's unlikely to be crystal clear sunshine this Easter weekend by any means, but it's likely to be much milder...
NEWS | Hereford restaurant reopens with a new look and a menu that will get your taste buds excited
A Hereford restaurant has reopened with a new look and a menu that will get burger lovers taste buds excited. Burger Shop Hereford temporarily closed in March for a refurbishment. It's new look is extremely vibrant and alongside The Bookshop and The Yard, Aubrey...
NEWS | Opening date announced for revamped play area in Malvern
Priory Park's newly revamped play area will be open to the public in time for the Easter weekend. The exciting half a million-pound project in Great Malvern will open on Good Friday (15 April), with a formal opening event held on 5 May. Malvern Hills District Council...
NEWS | Concerns that ‘algal bloom’ has been spotted on the River Wye earlier than ever before
Concerns have been raised by campaign groups after reports that 'algal blooms' have been spotted on a section of the River Wye, earlier than seen ever before. The CPRE Herefordshire - Countryside Charity posted the following update on Facebook on Sunday: "We have been...
NEWS | Fire crews have been tackling a wildfire in Herefordshire overnight
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have been tackling a wildfire in Herefordshire overnight. A spokesperson for Whitchurch Fire Station (Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service) said: “Tonight crews from Whitchurch fire station,...
NEWS | A Herefordshire Community has shown an abundance of ‘people power’ to clean streets ahead of visitors arriving for Easter
From Andy Compton: A Herefordshire community has shown an abundance of 'people power' to clean the streets in time for visitors over Easter. And a big ‘thank you’ has gone out to the residents of Kington for the low litter count collected during the community...
NEWS | Temporary road closure in place on route near Hereford from today for Welsh Water works
A temporary road closure will be in place on a route near Hereford for three days from today (Monday 11th April). Coldwells Road in the Holmer area of the city will be closed on 11th April for three days for Welsh Water works to take place. Access will be made...
NEWS | You could soon get a fine for revving your engine, sounding your horn or urinating in this city centre car park
Herefordshire Council is considering imposing a Public Spaces Protection Order in an attempt to stop anti-social behaviour in a Hereford car park. The council recently held a public consultation, with anti-social behaviour a regular problem at the Garrick Multi Storey...
NEWS | This is why tens of thousands of people will be switching their electrical appliances off at 10pm tonight
Tens of thousands of people will be switching their electrical appliances off at 10pm this evening for the #BigPowerOff It’s a protest against the increasing cost of energy prices in the United Kingdom. The blackout will last for ten minutes until 10.10pm. The...
NEWS | Police search for owners of items after large quantity of stolen items recovered from a property in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers in Herefordshire are searching for the owners of a number of items, after police recovered a large number of stolen items from an address in the Eaton Bishop area of the county. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Cops) said:...
FEATURED | Viking Treasure destined to return to Herefordshire as hundreds joined in the fun today
A Viking drama that unravelled a few years ago, has led the battle for cultural recovery in Herefordshire as the county commits itself to improving its libraries and museums. The campaign to return the Herefordshire...
NEWS | Police say information from the community was key to getting County Lines drug dealer jailed
West Midlands Police have said that information from the community was key in helping to get a County Lines drug dealer jailed. The dealer was jailed after running a county lines drug operation from Birmingham, into towns such as Malvern, Leominster and Hereford. From...
NEWS | Herefordshire starts to welcome Ukrainian refugees with local residents providing fantastic support
Herefordshire is starting to welcome a number of Ukrainian refugees, with residents across the county providing fantastic support for families fleeing the devastating war in Ukraine. Herefordshire has once again stepped up, providing support for those remaining in...
NEWS | A splash of springtime colour for Ross High Street with new Gardening shop set to open
An experienced garden designer and horticulturalist will be bringing a splash of springtime colour to Ross on Wye this April by branching out and re-opening an empty shop on Ross on Wye’s High Street. Local entrepreneur Stacey Gibson has acquired the lease...