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Fire crews called to drain on fire in Herefordshire
Fire crews have been called to a fire in a drain in Herefordshire. The fire occurred in Newlands Road, Leominster yesterday afternoon (May 16), but was extinguished before Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) crews arrived. It
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Families call for Hereford killer's inquiry to be livestreamed
THE Lucy Letby inquiry should be livestreamed to the public to prevent the spread of “grossly offensive” conspiracy theories, lawyers for the families of her victims have said. Letby, of Hereford, was sentenced to 14 whole life orders after she
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'Suspicious' Transit van driving through Herefordshire village
A 'SUSPICIOUS' transit van has been seen driving through a Herefordshire village. Police say that the occupants appeared to be looking into driveways and properties in Orleton, north of Leominster, yesterday (May 15). "Although suspicious
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Weekend weather: is sunshine coming back to Herefordshire?
WEEKEND sun seekers might be out of luck in Herefordshire, with thunder in the forecast. Weekend weather After a much cooler week than last, many of us will be hoping to get out and about in the sun this weekend. But the Met Office has
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UK government warning as deadly Asian hornets spotted 3 times in past week
The UK government have confirmed that the invasive Asian hornet has been sighted several times in 2024, including 3 times in the past week. This is a significant increase from the previous 5 sightings in 2024. The Asian hornet arrived in France
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Herefordshire chiefs have overspent by millions... here's how much
Herefordshire overspent by nearly £9 million in the year to the start of last month, despite the council’s best efforts to rein in costs. The county had budgeted a revenue spend of £193.3 million for the 2023/24 financial year, but ended up spending
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Cost of lethal disease plaguing Herefordshire's trees revealed
Herefordshire is to spend £315,000 over the next four years dealing with an lethal and incurable disease damaging the county’s trees. The county council has agreed the sum to cope with ash dieback, first identified in the UK in 2012, which can
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What medical conditions qualify for a Blue Badge? See who is eligible
Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination. They also mean people can park free of charge at on-street parking meters and in Pay and Display bays or on single or double yellow lines for up to
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Dementia Action Week highlights Rotherwood's commitment to exceptional care
Rotherwood Healthcare stands as a beacon of excellence in providing specialised care for those affected by dementia across Herefordshire. Our homes, Lynhales Hall in Lyonshall and Hampton Grange in Hereford, are at the forefront of offering specialist
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Stand-off in Herefordshire town over 'alarming' gas main danger
A STALEMATE has been reached in one Herefordshire town after fears were raised about exposed gas mains. Gas pipework has been struck by lorries in the lane on more than one occasion in just a few short months, minutes from a meeting of Bromyard
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Ford driver caught breaking law in Herefordshire is BANNED
A FORD driver caught drug-driving on the busy A40 in Herefordshire has been banned from the roads. Jamie Johnson entered a guilty plea to one count of driving while over the drug limit when he appeared before magistrates in May. The court heard
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Herefordshire thief disputes supermarket's claim
A THIEF has been up before the magistrates after stealing coffee and alcohol from a Herefordshire supermarket. Michael Negri entered guilty pleas to two counts of theft from a shop when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford in May. The
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Herefordshire lorry driver drove without due care and attention
A LORRY driver from Herefordshire has been up before the magistrates after driving without due care and attention. Michael James entered a guilty plea to one count of driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or public place without due
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Hereford's new museum and gallery won't be opening anytime soon
Hereford’s new museum and art gallery won’t be opening anytime soon, according to Herefordshire Council which is overseeing the £18-million project. In response to a public question ahead of the council’s cabinet meeting later today (May 16), Coun
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Why man caught in Herefordshire town has escaped immediate jail term
A DRIVER caught out in Leominster has been handed a suspended prison sentence after testing positive for a class A drug. Christopher Gray entered guilty pleas to two counts of driving while over the drug limit when he appeared before magistrates