Baroness Valerie Amos has been appointed to lead a new national investigation into maternity and neonatal care.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says families wanted “fresh eyes” and independence following scandals such as the Shrewsbury and Telford inquiry, which found hundreds of avoidable deaths and injuries.
The review will examine up to ten services, bringing past reports together into one national set of actions.
Herefordshire MP remains flatly opposed to bypass project
North Herefordshire’s Green MP remains flatly opposed to the Hereford bypass project, despite a new campaign to gain support for it including in Government circles.
Court blocks Ledbury Lidl plan
A plan to build a Lidl supermarket, medical centre and day nursery on the edge of a Herefordshire town has been overturned in the courts – but could still be revived.
Wales–England bridge now closed to all access
A bridge that connects Wales and England has been closed immediately to pedestrians months after all traffic was prevented from using it.
Hereford bypass ‘will boost nature and respect landscape’
The Hereford bypass will bring a “net gain” for nature, the county’s environment chief has pledged.
Holiday park plans refused
Plans for a big new caravan park in the north Herefordshire countryside have been knocked back – but not for the reasons put forward by local objectors.
‘Shires’ authority plan to boost growth between Birmingham and Bristol
Talks have been held between council leaders in Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire about the creation of a new strategic authority.
Shop staying open later ‘deters ASB’
A Herefordshire convenience store can sell alcohol till midnight, despite local representatives’ concerns over anti-social behaviour at the town-centre spot.
Wye Valley bridge closure sparks fear residents are being ‘fobbed off’
Villagers turned out in force on Friday (March 20) to demand the repair and reopening of a much-loved Wye Valley bridge.
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