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  • What is being used to catch fly-tippers in Herefordshire

    A DRONE is being used to catch fly-tippers in Herefordshire. It has already helped to gather evidence of fly-tipping at remote spots, and on the full extent of illegal waste disposal which is not clearly seen at ground level. Herefordshire

  • Women trapped in cars in crash on Herefordshire road

    TWO women have been rescued from cars after a crash in Herefordshire. Firefighters from Eardisley and Peterchurch were called to the crash in Church Road, Staunton-on-Wye, at 8.59am yesterday (April 15). On arrival, firefighters found two cars

  • Eurofighter Typhoons spotted circling Herefordshire

    TWO Eurofighter Typhoons have been spotted looping repeatedly over Herefordshire this afternoon (April 16), just days after two other recent sightings. The planes, which took off from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, have been circling the county

  • Herefordshire attacked for 'stupid' appointment of new chief

    Parents of disabled children say they are astonished at the appointment of Herefordshire’s new head of children’s services given their previous experience with her. SEND National Crisis Worcestershire (SNCW), which represents more than 1,200 families

  • Major update in row over Alfie Best's Herefordshire hotel

    MILLIONAIRE businessman Alfie Best's Herefordshire hotel has been put on the market after calls were issued for enforcement action. The Hop Pole Hotel, in Bromyard's Market Square, has gone up for sale with agents Savills with an auction guide

  • Cars damaged and people attacked in Herefordshire village

    CARS have been damaged and a number of people assaulted in an attack in a Herefordshire village.  The incident happened near to the garages in Coldstone Cross at around 4.15pm to 4.30pm on Monday, April 15. Police said people living in nearby

  • Opening date revealed for new Herefordshire shop

    A HEREFORDSHIRE charity has confirmed the opening date for its brand-new shop. Located in Whitestone near Hereford, this shop will offer 50,000 square feet of furniture, clothing, toys, books, media, and bridal and occasion wear.  It's based

  • Popular Herefordshire pub wins national award

    THE Oak Inn at Staplow in Ledbury is celebrating being the Herefordshire winners of The National Pub and Bar Awards, 2024. General managers, husband and wife, Heather Owen and Chris Howell run this popular countryside Inn backed up by “their superb

  • Hereford river Wye plan 'would be trespass'

    A row has broken out between Hereford’s anglers and a community group over planned new infrastructure beside the river Wye in the city. Hereford and District Angling Association (HDAA), which has over a thousand members, says the proposed new concrete

  • Teen drink-driver handed ban for Herefordshire offence

    A TEENAGE driver has been banned from the roads after he was caught drink-driving on a Herefordshire lane. James Wright entered a guilty plea to one count of driving while over the limit when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford this month

  • Banned: Hereford van man caught drink-driving

    A DRINK-DRIVER from Hereford who was caught out behind the wheel of a van while over the limit has been banned. Stuart Davies entered a guilty plea to one count of driving while over the alcohol limit when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford

  • Alarm over new Hereford housing scheme

    The prospect of a new 350-home estate to the east of Hereford has provoked widespread alarm locally. The planning application by local developer STL Group seeks full permission to build on 25 hectares of farmland south of the A438 Ledbury Road,

  • Major milestone hit as final piece placed on new home's roof

    A MAJOR milestone has been reached with a topping-out ceremony at a new care home in Herefordshire. The topping-out ceremony at Rotherwood Healthcare's newest care home, in Colwall, saw chairman Richard Claridge, chief executive John Fennell, head

  • Three-year ban for Fiesta driver caught out in Hereford

    A FIESTA driver caught out in a Hereford street has been banned from the roads for over three years. Ryan Gillespie entered guilty pleas to one count of driving while over the alcohol limit and one count of driving a vehicle with no front registration