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Farm festival organisers hit back over sound complaints
Managers at a Herefordshire festival site, noise from which neighbours said was inflicting “torture” on them, have hit back.
Man charged with armed robbery offences
A man has been charged with armed robbery offences in relation to an incident at Lea Garage on the A40 in Herefordshire last month.
Go-ahead for extra rooms at historic Hereford hotel
A “landmark” Hereford hotel has gained permission to turn underused rooms into extra accommodation to meet demand.
Parked cars ‘stop me getting on bus’
A pensioner and wheelchair user in a Herefordshire village says inconsiderate drivers are preventing him using its bus stop, and the council won’t step in to help.
Herefordshire country pub ‘can’t be used as HMO’
The owner of a closed Herefordshire country pub has been told its current use as a house of multiple occupation (HMO) is not allowed.
Town pub’s new signage passed
A planned new look for a historic Herefordshire pub in a prominent spot has been given the go-ahead – but there’s a catch.
Plan to restrict farm’s festivals draws strong response
A Herefordshire festival, event and glamping venue could have its late licence restricted or withdrawn entirely over persistent late-night bass noise which neighbours claim is “torture”.
Where new spending on Herefordshire schools will go
A six-figure sum is to be spent creating a “social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) base” at a Herefordshire school.
Neighbouring bungalows both breached planning condition
Two rural Herefordshire bungalows have not housed farmers for over a decade, despite that being a condition of their being built back in the 1970s.
Alarm at planned new town just over border
A Herefordshire town council has “serious concerns” about a new town of 3,500 houses planned for just over the county border.
Mother who held woman captive as a slave for 25 years jailed
A mother from Tewkesbury who held a woman captive as a slave inside her "squalid" home for 25 years has been sentenced to 13 years.
Council appoints contractor to begin delivery of Hereford Bypass
Herefordshire Council has appointed the contractor to undertake detailed design and early technical work for the first phase of the Hereford Bypass, paving the way for construction to begin by December this year.
Culture bids ‘must benefit county regardless of outcome’
Bids by three Herefordshire market towns to become UK Town of Culture 2028, and a further bid by Hereford to be named City of Culture in 2029, should drive a greater focus on the county’s attractions, whether or not they win, according to county chiefs.
Hereford pensioner despairs of Blue Badge renewal
A Hereford pensioner says he is fed up at the trouble he has faced in trying to renew his disabled parking badge – which Herefordshire Council has now taken off him.
Eight-figure sum quoted to fix Ledbury station access
A long-standing problem at a Herefordshire railway station could cost £10 million to put right.
Road patched over 200 times ‘still dangerous’
Roads in a rural Herefordshire settlement have been patched over 200 times in 17 visits by contractors over the past three years – but locals claim they are still dangerous to travel on.
Herefordshire households to pay £20 more for police and fire
Herefordshire households will have to pay more from next month to fund local emergency services which now find themselves short of money.
Pegasus FC cruise to huge win over Worcester Raiders in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Marsh Challenge Cup Semi Final
A brilliant performance by Pegusus FC over Worcester Raiders on Saturday proved any thing can happen in the cup with a resounding 4-0 win with an impressive hat trick from Jordan Williamson and Harry Pitman adding the 4th.
Builder gets further knock-back over Leominster house
A Herefordshire builder has had more unwelcome news in his 15-year-long battle to build on a prominent spot in a Herefordshire town.
Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man
Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last week in Hereford.
New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
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