Herefordshire Council has won an enforcement case against a company for dumping construction waste without an environmental permit. Townhouse Construction Ltd and its directors, Mr Stephen House, 58, of Barrel Lane, Longhope and Mr Spencer Townsend, 51, of Eastview,...
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WHAT’S ON? | Wales to host United Kingdom’s first major WWE stadium event in 30 years at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium
WWE today announced that the first major WWE stadium event to be held in the United Kingdom in more than 30 years will emanate from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Located in the heart of Cardiff, the capital of Wales – a...
NEWS | Reusable nappies scheme extended after significant public interest exceeded what was initially anticipated
The reusable nappies scheme launched by Herefordshire Council has been extended after significant public interest exceeded what was initially anticipated. The decision was approved by Herefordshire Council who said the following: "The scheme has received significant...
BREAKING | Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak set to be fined over COVID-19 lockdown breaches
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak are set to be fined for lockdown breaches, according to Sky News. Full article - https://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-and-rishi-sunak-to-be-fined-over-lockdown-breaking-parties-in-downing-street-12577277...
NEWS | A teenage boy has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a 17-year-old in Gloucester
A teenage boy has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a 17-year-old on St Ann Way, Gloucester on Sunday night (10 April). A 17-year-old from Gloucester, who cannot be named due to his age, has been charged with one count of wounding and one count of...
UK NEWS | Busiest Easter bank holiday on the roads in years predicted with drivers planning more than 21m leisure trips
Drivers are collectively planning an estimated 21.46m leisure journeys by car this weekend, the highest number for an Easter bank holiday since the RAC first started tracking motorists’ plans in 2014, according to new research published today.* Good Friday – the first...
NEWS | Three men arrested following reports of a number of burglaries at properties in South Wye area and surrounding villages
Three men arrested following reports of a number of burglaries at properties in South Wye area and surrounding villages. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: South Wye SNT have responded to the recent reports of Burglary and Thefts in Madley, Eaton Bishop,...
NEWS | Planning application submitted for iconic building in Hereford city centre
Friends of Castle Green CIC (FoCG) has today submitted planning permission to transform the historic Pavilion building on Castle Green. Whilst respecting its Georgian heritage, the architect plans submitted aim to create a modern, accessible space and iconic visitor...
NEWS | Police issue appeal after items were stolen from a workshop in a village near Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for witnesses after items were stolen from a workshop in a village near Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “On Sunday 10th April an outbuilding used as a workshop in Brienton has been broken in to.  This has...
NEWS | Objections pour in with many local residents against plans to build a Lidl store on Three Counties Hotel site
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...
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,...