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Man dies in M50 crash on Herefordshire border

A MAN has died in a crash on the M50 motorway. Police confirmed the death this evening, adding that emergency services remain at the scene. Two lorries were involved in the incident that happened between junctions two and one at around 10.50am

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People walk dogs and push pushchairs on stationary M50 motorway

PEOPLE got out of their cars to walk dogs and push pushchairs as a motorway looks set to stay shut for several more hours. National Highways said the M50 looks likely to stay closed through the evening peak between J2 (Ledbury) and J1 Tewkesbury

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Distinctive yellow helicopters spotted over Herefordshire

TWO distinctive helicopters with yellow colours have been spotted in the skies over a Herefordshire town. A black and yellow Defence Flying School helicopter and a yellow electricity helicopter were flying over Ross-on-Wye and the surrounding areas

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Drugs, illegal cigarettes and weapons seized during Herefordshire police raids

DRUGS, offensive weapons and thousands of pounds worth of illegal items were seized during a day of police action in Herefordshire.  A total of 17 people were arrested yesterday (February 28), with 15 suspects interviewed. Out of those, six investigations

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Hunt launched in Hereford fraud probe

A HUNT has been launched for a man as police investigate fraud in Herefordshire. Police are trying to trace a man as they believe he can help with enquiries into fraud. He has been pictured in a Herefordshire B and Q shop on CCTV. ALSO

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Herefordshire fruit grower renews worker caravans bid

One of Britain’s largest soft fruit growers has made a new bid to station 18 static caravans for seasonal workers at a Herefordshire farm. Last October, Haygrove of Ledbury had a planning application rejected to expand polytunnel production and

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Road closures after truck crash in Herefordshire

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Herefordshire village farmyard could be home to ten new homes

Plans have been revealed to knock down farm buildings to make way for a 10-home estate in a Herefordshire village. Cape Homes of Cheltenham has applied (number 240328) for full planning permission for the scheme, to occupy a hectare of Newton Cross

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Update on whether these Hereford jobs will be lost

AN UPDATE has been given about Hereford jobs that were revealed to be at risk, as the Body Shop announced that many of its branches would close. The company has a shop in Hereford city centre, employing local people, and with the news that some

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M50 closed for hours after fatal crash

6:32am Friday, March 1 We are continuing our live coverage in a new blog this morning. Click the link below to stay

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Heavy rain warning and snow for Herefordshire after last week's floods

A MET Office weather warning has been issued for Herefordshire, predicting heavy rain. The yellow weather warning for rain is set to come into force at midnight on March 1 and will remain in force until 3pm tomorrow. Herefordshire experienced

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Police appeal after air ambulance called to serious Herefordshire crash

A SERIOUSLY injured passenger was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Herefordshire, with police now hunting for witnesses. On Monday (February 26), shortly before 3pm, emergency services were called to the M50 between junctions two and three

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Hairy Biker Dave Myers dies aged 66, co star announces

TV chef and one half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers has died 66, his co star and “best friend” Si King announced. He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. He reached new fans in 2013

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Why this 25-home estate by Herefordshire village won't be built

Detailed plans for a new 25-home estate next to a Herefordshire village have been withdrawn after getting negative reactions. Outline permission was granted last October to develop Perry Fields (or Perrys Field) southeast of Wigmore, which lies

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This is what happens if you are born on leap day and the exact age you would be

Leap years take place every four years with the last in 2020, and see's one extra day on February 29, Leap Day. However, as the occasion only comes around once every four years, it means that those born on February 29 miss out on birthdays. 

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Nearly 9 million PlayStation owners could be owed more than £500

More than 8.9 million PlayStation console owners could be owed nearly £600 as part of a $7.9 billion lawsuit claim against Sony. Consumer champion Alex Neil has launched a $7.9 billion lawsuit against Sony claiming the company overcharged UK customers

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Boss speaks out after collapsed Herefordshire firm controversy

THE director of a collapsed Herefordshire business has said that the process to pay workers' wages after they lost their jobs is underway. The former employees of Point to Point ambulance service in Leominster spoke out when the company went bust

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Update issued on A49 diesel spill closure in Herefordshire

NATIONAL Highways has issued an update on a closure on the A49 in Herefordshire after a diesel spill. The busy A-road, which runs all the way through the county, was closed southbound after the fuel spill, National Highways announced just before

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Smiles amid sadness at last game for Hereford's asylum seeker football team

People seeking asylum in the UK have been staying at the Three Counties Hotel, Hereford, but are now now being moved on to accommodation elsewhere in the country. As they prepare to leave, Jane Wheatley met some young men who had come to love their

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Drink-driver caught in Hereford city centre is banned

A DRINK-driver has been banned from the roads after he was caught out in Hereford city centre. Andrew Riley entered a guilty plea to one count of driving while over the alcohol limit when he appeared before magistrates this month. He was defended

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Banned: Drink-drive teen caught out in Herefordshire

MAGISTRATES have banned a drink-driver from taking to the roads for a year after she was caught in Herefordshire. Megan Watkins, a Renault Twingo driver, has been banned for 12 months and ordered to pay a fine after she was caught driving while

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Shocking figures show just how stretched Hereford A&E is

THOUSANDS of patients are piling in to Hereford's overstretched accident and emergency department every month, and the numbers have soared in recent years. A surprise Care Quality Commission inspection has found a raft of problems in the department

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Homeless Hereford man guilty of 'alarming' abuse

A HOMELESS man has appeared in court for using threatening or abusive words or behaviour in Hereford. Aaron Newton used threatening or abusive words or behaviour which was likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress on January 7, according to

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These Herefordshire businesses are up for a 'rural Oscar'

FIVE businesses in Herefordshire are in the running for a 'rural Oscar'. Butchers DT Waller & Sons in Ledbury, The Moody Cow pub in Upton Bishop, Kington Village Shop and The Royal George in Lingen are all on regional final list for the 2024 Countryside

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Future uncertain for Hereford hotel amid major asylum seekers update

ASYLUM seekers have now left a Hereford hotel, leaving the future of the establishment uncertain. The Three Counties Hotel in Hereford is no longer being used to house asylum seekers, with its occupants having left. The hotel was used as accommodation