Further police staff roles are set to be cut in West Mercia as the force faces an £8 million budget gap.
Chief Constable Richard Cooper and Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion told staff that rising costs, pay deals and inflation are hitting finances hard.
They say government funding isn’t keeping pace with demand.
While pledging to protect frontline policing, they admit difficult decisions must be made.
Hereford bypass construction ‘on track’
Work on the first phase of the western bypass around Hereford “remains on track”, though permission from landowners along the route has yet to be concluded.
Fury at failure to prepare for defence investment
A Herefordshire councillor who pressed for the county to ready itself for defence manufacturing investment four months ago says he is furious that nothing has yet been done on this.
Appeal following collision between car and pedestrian in Herefordshire
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop following a collision with a pedestrian in Herefordshire.
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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