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Kington Councillors Urged To Reject £25,000 County Youth Strategy Request
Town councillors in Kington are being urged to reject a request from Herefordshire Council to contribute tens of thousands of pounds toward a county-wide youth support scheme.
Wildlife Researcher Brings Barn Owl To Lugg Meadow 265-Home Planning Inquiry
A Herefordshire wildlife researcher has explained why she brought a barn owl into a major public planning inquiry examining proposals to build 265 homes next to Hereford’s historic Lugg Meadow.
First Homes At 201-Home South Hereford Estate Could Open A Year Before New A49 Junction
Fresh details have emerged regarding a major housing development set to expand Hereford southward.
Hereford in Bloom Praised Following Gold Award Win
Bloom has been praised for its work in enhancing the city’s green spaces following its latest gold medal win in the regional Heart of England in Bloom awards.
Council Explains £88k E-Cargo Bike Fleet Allocation Following Campaigner Concerns
The Herefordshire Transport Alliance (HTA) highlighted concerns online after the Dutch-made Babboe e-cargo bikes, valued at over £3,000 each, appeared to vanish from public view.
Market Towns Asked To Fund New Herefordshire Youth Strategy
o contribute thousands of pounds toward a pooled budget to fund the county council’s newly launched Youth Strategy and local forums.
Council Calls For Help To Hit Urban Tree Targets Amid Ash Dieback Challenges
Herefordshire Council has laid the groundwork to protect and expand tree coverage across the county.
Legal And Environmental Delays Cast Doubt On Hereford Bypass Start Date
Herefordshire Council’s cabinet member for transport and infrastructure has cast doubt on whether full construction of the Hereford bypass will begin by Christmas.
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.
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TRAVEL | Transport for Wales issues important message for local rail users travelling to Cardiff over the coming weeks
Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales (TfW) will provide additional trains for this month’s three Autumn Internationals at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Wales welcome Japan on Saturday 7 November (16:40), before facing New Zealand on Saturday 14 November (14:10) and Australia on Saturday 21 November (20:10). All GWR services into Cardiff Central […]
JAILED | Man sentenced after being found guilty of coercive and controlling behaviour against a woman
A 54-year-old man has been sentenced for coercive and controlling behaviour against a woman over a nine-year period. The victim/survivor in the case, Tashya, told the court in a statement that she “lived in constant fear of what might happen next”. After the sentencing, she said: “I continued with court so that my voice and […]
INCIDENT | Two children are in custody this morning after Police called to a firearms incident
Two teenagers have been arrested (Sunday 18 October) following a report of two boys being in possession of a suspected firearm in Malvern. From West Mercia Police: We were called to Welland shortly after 4.30pm following a report of two boys on an e-scooter and in possession of what was believed to be a gun. […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Crisis group that sent dozens of lorries to war-torn Ukraine to close warehouse
A city crisis group that has sent dozens of aid lorries to war-torn Ukraine is being forced to close its warehouse after failing to secure funding.
Money worries leave overhaul for busy road into Hereford 'up in the air'
A major road safety scheme for Bartestree and Lugwardine has suffered a setback after an unexpected drainage problem left highways bosses looking for savings.
Inside £650k 1930s house less than a mile from Hereford city centre
A 1930s four-bedroom detached period house is on the market in Hereford for £650,000.
National News Headlines
Mrs Browns Boys Shows Cancelled After Brendan OCarroll Medical Issue
Brendan O’Carroll has announced the Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas and New Year’s specials have been cancelled as he faces an “unexpected medical issue”..
Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies Aged 36
US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36..
Wessex Water Announces Hosepipe Ban For First Time In 50 Years
Wessex Water has become the latest utility to announce a hosepipe ban after weeks of hot and dry weather have plunged large parts of the country into drought.









