A person has died from COVID-19 in Worcestershire.
Matthew Hopkins, Chief Executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “We can confirm that, sadly, a patient who had tested positive for COVID-19 has died at one of our hospitals."
“The patient passed away at the Alexandra Hospital."
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time."
Cost of dropped city masterplan ‘a disgrace’
The spending of close to a million pounds on a plan to transform Hereford that was then dropped has been branded a disgrace.
Brewery makes sustainability bid with field of solar panels
A Herefordshire brewery says installing solar panels on a neighbouring field will make it more environmentally and financially sustainable.
New A-road crossing to link up planned estate
A new “puffin” crossing is to be installed across a busy Herefordshire A-road to link a long-awaited housing estate to the village primary school and post office.
Approval sought for controversial takeaway frontage
A Turkish takeaway restaurant in Herefordshire conservation area is seeking retrospective permission for its new frontage following “many complaints” about it.
New use for former Hereford toilet block approved
A former Hereford public toilet which then operated as self-service dog washing facility has been cleared to be put to a new use.
Lodge to become house as charity disposes of farm
A charity that promotes nature-friendly farming and education is having to sell off a heritage farm in a scenic Herefordshire spot, where the main building is intended to be turned into a house.
Sacked charity CEO loses appeal
Rob Thomas, the former chief executive and director of Herefordshire social charity Vennture, has lost an appeal against his dismissal over claims of bullying.
Nearly a million spent on dropped city plan
Herefordshire Council spent nearly a million pounds working up a masterplan for how Hereford should develop in the coming years – before dropping it and starting again.
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