A proposed Welsh law to make it illegal for politicians to lie during elections is facing strong criticism in the Senedd.
Members have warned the bill contains “extraordinary” powers that could limit free speech and lacks clear definitions of what counts as false or misleading statements.
The Welsh government says the legislation aims to strengthen democracy, but it would not come into force until at least 2030.
New roads contractor for Herefordshire named
The contractor which will take over roadworks in Herefordshire from summer has been named.
Hereford city shop could lose licence
A late-night Hereford shop faces losing its alcohol licence over what are claimed to be repeated breaches of its conditions.
Hereford man charged following hoax calls to police
A Hereford man has been charged with offences relating to a series of hoax calls and the misuse of 999.
Ofsted hails ‘vast improvements’ at children’s services
Ofsted has said that “vast improvements” have been made to children’s services as a new inspection report was released.
Senior Reform UK figures in county defect to Advance UK
A leading figure in Reform UK in Herefordshire has defected to another party regarded as further to the Right.
Time running out to apply for Herefordshire school places
Time is running out to apply for your child’s primary school place for this September.
Zipper bus ‘meddling’ threat claimed
Hereford’s Chinese-made Zipper electric buses could be vulnerable to remote “meddling”, it has been claimed.
Yellow warning issued for snow
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning with heavy snow forecast later this week.
Heavy Rain
High: 10°C | Low: -3°C
Heavy Rain
High: 10°C | Low: -1°C
Heavy Rain
High: 10°C | Low: -2°C
