Welsh Conservatives are calling for urgent action following confirmed cases of Bluetongue in Monmouthshire and Powys.
Local MS Peter Fox says the outbreak is deeply worrying for farmers already under pressure from bovine TB and rising costs.
Shadow rural affairs secretary Sam Kurtz warned the disease is hitting farmers financially and urged the Welsh Government to offer immediate support.
Bluetongue poses no risk to humans but can be fatal to livestock.
Worry over city junction ‘where drivers have to brake’
A junction at a Hereford spot heavily used by both traffic and pedestrians is an accident waiting to happen, a nearby resident has warned.
Man charged with murder after woman’s death in Bromyard
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Bromyard.
Fire crews tackle house fire
Fire crews tackled a major blaze at a derelict house in Holme Lacy early this morning.
Murder investigation continues after woman found dead in Bromyard
Residents in Bromyard have been left shocked after police launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman at a home in the town.
Licence bid rejected as Hereford takeaway Marmaris Kebab shuts doors
A Hereford takeaway has been told it cannot transfer its premises licence to a new licence holder – and now appears to have closed.
Plans for new bandstand in Knighton
A new bandstand or stage could be built in a Knighton park for arts and community events.
Football pitch groundsman up for international award
A Herefordshire groundsman is up for an international award after his decorative pitch design went viral.
Boy taken to hospital after two-car crash on Shropshire/Herefordshire border
A boy has been taken to hospital following a crash near Tenbury Wells this morning (Wednesday).
Medium-level cloud
High: 18°C | Low: 8°C
Medium-level cloud
High: 17°C | Low: 10°C
Sunny intervals
High: 18°C | Low: 9°C