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Emergency services responding to Herefordshire flooding incident
Fire crews are attending to a flooding incident in a Herefordshire market town this evening, after a busy day of downpours around the county. Crew from Herefordshire and Worcestershire Fire and Rescue Service have been at Wigmore Street in Leominster
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Trains on major Hereford rail route CANCELLED this evening
Passengers planning to travel between Hereford and Shrewsbury may need to find alternative transport this evening, after the service has been cancelled. Transport for Wales has said that all trains running between Hereford and Shrewsbury have been
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Tractor collided with hedge in Herefordshire crash
Drivers travelling via a Hereford road earlier today faced slightly lengthier journeys, after a tractor crashed into a hedge. The B4224 which runs between Fownhope and Sollers Hope, was partially blocked in both directions after the incident.
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IN PICTURES: Flooding leaves Hereford road underwater
FLOODING has badly hit a Hereford road after heavy rain. The rain, which hit overnight, has brought flooding chaos to Herefordshire, including in Lower Bullingham. (Image: Bridie Adams) READ MORE: Flood danger as more rain hits Herefordshire
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Hereford event CANCELLED after flooding
An event due to be held at Hereford Racecourse this evening has been CANCELLED after part of the equipment has been submerged in floodwater. Circus Zyair was due to perform at the racecourse this evening, but in a Facebook post today announced
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Firefighters pump floodwater out of Herefordshire school
A HEREFORDSHIRE school will be closed for the rest of the week after it was hit by floods. In an announcement this afternoon, a spokesperson for Peterchurch Primary School said the school will be closed between Wednesday, October 16, to Friday,
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Crash blocks Herefordshire road
3:11pm Road cleared Traffic monitoring system Inrix is showing that the road has been cleared and traffic has returned
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Herefordshire farmer offers to rescue those stranded in floods
A HEREFORDSHIRE farmer and nightclub owner has offered help to those who may be stuck in flood water, as the county sees treacherous weather conditions. Tom Williams, who is a local farmer, and the landlord of the nightclub Trilogy and pub Hogarths
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Full list of Herefordshire roads closed after flooding
Herefordshire Council has released a list of county roads that are currently closed due to flooding. Herefordshire has seen sudden flooding with large downpours consuming parts of the county. LIVE FLOODING UPDATES: Latest updates:
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Hereford Town Hall evacuated as water pours through roof
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Full list: Flooding closes these Herefordshire schools
RISING water levels have closed Herefordshire schools today, with parents warned that it is too dangerous to enter the area. Scroll to the bottom of the article to see the full list of closures. In a notice to parents shared on social media
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Latest updates: flood danger as more rain hits Herefordshire
5:02am Thursday, October 17 We are continuing our live coverage in a new blog. Follow the link for Thursday's updates
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When do the clocks change in 2024 and why?
With winter drawing in, the days are getting shorter and shorter and November is fast approaching. To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK to give us an extra hour of much needed sunlight as we approach the darker
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HMRC to crackdown on parents who've 'gifted' children money in past 7 years
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government are considering a possible crackdown on "inheritance tax" which could decrease HMRC relief for parents who gift children money. Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.
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Hereford drug-driver caught out TWICE in two weeks
A DRUG-DRIVER has been handed a ban and a fine after he was caught over the limit twice in just two weeks. Thomas Burroughs entered guilty pleas to four counts of driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the
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TV star to visit Hereford for Christmas event
A TV star will be making an appearance at a Christmas-themed event in Hereford. Danny's Events and Reclaimed Hereford are organising a drag bingo night, which will feature Rupaul's Drag Race star Ginny Lemon. Ginny Lemon (Image: Danny's Events
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URGENT action demanded on Herefordshire's drains after yet more floods
Herefordshire has committed to better mapping and maintenance of its drainage networks in the face of more severe predicted downpours. Ross-on-Wye Liberal Democrat councillor Ed O’Driscoll put a motion to fellow members for the council to accurately
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These two Herefordshire houses could become children's homes
Two houses in Herefordshire could become small-scale children’s care homes. Bright Beginnings of Hereford is seeking confirmation (via application 242316) that it can use Cedar House, directly off the A438 in Bartestree east of Hereford, as a residential
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Why this Herefordshire bridge WON'T get traffic lights... despite fears
A HEREFORDSHIRE bridge will not be getting traffic lights despite "strong concerns" over safety. Pixley and District councillors had previously voiced their "strong concerns" over the current state of Ashperton railway bridge and the speed and
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Shop in charming Herefordshire street is up for sale
A quaint shop in a charming market town street is up for sale, for just £125,000. The premises, in School Lane in Leominster, have been put on the market by agents, Jacksons, who describe the terraced commercial building as a good investment property
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Twice the limit VW man caught in Herefordshire town square
A DRIVER caught out in a Herefordshire town while over twice the limit has been banned from the roads. Ciaran Haverty, of Turton Road, Tipton, appeared before magistrates on September 25 and entered a guilty plea to one count of driving while over
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Hereford mum and daughter 'on cloud nine' after award win
A HEREFORD mother and daughter took home the palliative or end of life care award at the fifth annual Hereford Times Health and Social Care Awards, with the pair saying they are "on cloud nine". The "dynamic duo", Melanie Woodhouse and Becky Tolley