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This organisation could be JUST what Hereford needs... here's why!

It is vital to make a crucial check for your mobile phone this month, or risk losing out on as much as £352

It is vital to make a crucial check for your mobile phone this month, or risk losing out on as much as £352

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Mobile phone users issued £352 overpayment warning this month

Experts warn over dangerous air fryer mistakes.

Experts warn over dangerous air fryer mistakes.

Experts warn over common air fryer mistake that could be a 'fire hazard'

Optimise your retail business operations

Optimise your retail business operations

PE - helping businesses to achieve long-term success whilst reducing costs

The company has apologised and said it is working hard to fix the complex issue.

The company has apologised and said it is working hard to fix the complex issue.

Openreach apologises after Herefordshire internet outage

Many Leominster residents have said they've been without broadband for a week.

Many Leominster residents have said they've been without broadband for a week.

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Despair over "shocking" internet outage in Herefordshire

Hay Bluff on the Welsh border and inset, the proposed 30-metre telecoms mast

Hay Bluff on the Welsh border and inset, the proposed 30-metre telecoms mast

Planning and development

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Decision on HUGE telecoms mast for this 'sensitive' Herefordshire spot

Purchases between now and December 27 will receive a Love2Shop e-gift card up to the value of £75.

Purchases between now and December 27 will receive a Love2Shop e-gift card up to the value of £75.

No-fibs full fibre provider BeFibre now available in Ross On Wye and Malvern

The view from Green Street across Bartonsham Meadows, which would have been obscured by the electrical units

The view from Green Street across Bartonsham Meadows, which would have been obscured by the electrical units

Planning and development

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Decision on ten-foot-high electrical cabinets at this popular Hereford spot

TPG Disableaids stock a vast array of mobility aids in their Hereford showroom

TPG Disableaids stock a vast array of mobility aids in their Hereford showroom

Discover TPG Disableaids' unmatched range of mobility aids

Why not visit Hartwell Hereford to see the extraordinary range of cars now offered.

Why not visit Hartwell Hereford to see the extraordinary range of cars now offered.

Three new car brands coming to Hereford

The five apps have been downloaded more than 32,000 times from Google Play, with most downloads coming from locations like the UK.

The five apps have been downloaded more than 32,000 times from Google Play, with most downloads coming from locations like the UK.

Android apps removed from Google Play due to 'malicious' spyware - the full list

GPs in England are still dealing with a backlog from the global IT outage on Friday, July 19

GPs in England are still dealing with a backlog from the global IT outage on Friday, July 19

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GPs warn there is still 'considerable backlog' to get through after IT outage

Ofcom said that BT suffered a network disruption in June 2023 which lasted 10-and-a-half hours and hit 14,000 emergency calls from 12,392 callers

Ofcom said that BT suffered a network disruption in June 2023 which lasted 10-and-a-half hours and hit 14,000 emergency calls from 12,392 callers

BT fined £17.5 million by Ofcom for 'catastrophic failure'

Reports of two UFOs seen by people in Herefordshire skies

Reports of two UFOs seen by people in Herefordshire skies

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New reports of UFOs in Herefordshire skies

Planning and development

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Solar farm plan by Herefordshire river moves closer

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Stock image of iPhone

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Hereford teenagers need to 'make friends with their faces'

Some phone providers have begun offering 36-month phone contracts as standard - whilst many customers assume they're still on a 24-month deal, the pro explained.

Some phone providers have begun offering 36-month phone contracts as standard - whilst many customers assume they're still on a 24-month deal, the pro explained.

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Warning issued to people buying mobile phones over 'often-missed' small print

Parents are being warned about the dangers of the TikTok 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned into ‘prison napalm’ in the microwave

Parents are being warned about the dangers of the TikTok 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned into ‘prison napalm’ in the microwave

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Mum's warning as daughter suffers agonising burns in dangerous TikTok challenge

The malware disguises itself as a Google Chrome update

The malware disguises itself as a Google Chrome update

Urgent warning issued to Android users over bug that can empty bank accounts

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

Bring colour and style to your business with Adobe Express

View from the railway bridge at Stoke Edith towards the potential solar farm site

View from the railway bridge at Stoke Edith towards the potential solar farm site

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Revealed: big new solar farm planned for Herefordshire

Our quiz follows a recent study by Currys which delved into the technologically confusing realm of acronyms.

Our quiz follows a recent study by Currys which delved into the technologically confusing realm of acronyms.

"I'm so old!": Prove you've still got it with our text abbreviation quiz

Broadband in rural areas has proven difficult to secure, says Councillor Fagan

Broadband in rural areas has proven difficult to secure, says Councillor Fagan

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Herefordshire village 'desperate for a decent service'

The spot by Belmont Road in Hereford where the new 5G mast and cabinets can now go

The spot by Belmont Road in Hereford where the new 5G mast and cabinets can now go

Planning and development

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Why this latest 5G planned mast for Hereford provoked so much anger

3D view of the planned building, and the spot on the Rotherwas enterprise zone where it will go

3D view of the planned building, and the spot on the Rotherwas enterprise zone where it will go

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Decision on new Hereford factory creating 'at least 50' jobs

What the hospital's new plant will look like

What the hospital's new plant will look like

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Decision on new power plant for middle of Hereford

Boiler Grants Wales 2024: Learn how to upgrade your home’s heating system

Boiler Grants Wales 2024: Learn how to upgrade your home’s heating system

Boiler Grants Wales 2024: Learn how to upgrade your home’s heating system

Plan of what the solar farm near Titley would have looked like

Plan of what the solar farm near Titley would have looked like

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Decision on controversial solar farm plan for rural Herefordshire

A personal finance writer urges people to “be wary” when it comes to buying something online as some scammers will “ask you to pay using PayPal Friends and Family”

A personal finance writer urges people to “be wary” when it comes to buying something online as some scammers will “ask you to pay using PayPal Friends and Family”

I'm a personal finance writer: How to spot a scam and what to do if you're scammed

The Department of Transport (DoT) has released its Future of Flight Action Plan which proposes flying taxis without pilots on board by 2030

The Department of Transport (DoT) has released its Future of Flight Action Plan which proposes flying taxis without pilots on board by 2030

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Government drone plan proposes flying taxis could take off in 2 years

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Major IT issues knocks out McDonald's systems resulting in store closures

$The entrance to Ledbury\'s Recreation ground from Bye Street$ $The entrance to Ledbury\'s Recreation ground from Bye Street$

New CCTV aimed to stop anti-social behaviour in Herefordshire park

See if you are one of nearly nine million PlayStation console owners that could be owed between £67 and £562.

See if you are one of nearly nine million PlayStation console owners that could be owed between £67 and £562.

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

Bartonsham residents at the site of the proposed electrical substations

Bartonsham residents at the site of the proposed electrical substations

Planning and development

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Hereford residents alarmed at electrical substation plans

BT will change landline services to all customers by end of 2025.

BT will change landline services to all customers by end of 2025.

BT to make huge change that will affect more than 30 million customers

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"Blown fuse" leaves dozens of Hereford homes without power

The spot by the Rose & Crown pub where the mast would have gone

The spot by the Rose & Crown pub where the mast would have gone

Planning and development

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Decision on 'dominating' new phone mast at Hereford pub, opposed by more than 80

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

Stephen – ‘Diabetes tech supports me to ride stronger than ever’

Electric heaters being sold for as low as £7.20 on TikTok and Temu pose an explosion and fire hazard.

Electric heaters being sold for as low as £7.20 on TikTok and Temu pose an explosion and fire hazard.

Explosion and fire warning over cheap heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu

The new rules will prevent under-18s from being contacted by adults they do not know on Facebook and Instagram.

The new rules will prevent under-18s from being contacted by adults they do not know on Facebook and Instagram.

Meta announces major change to direct messages on Facebook and Instagram

TPG DisableAids: providing independent living with rise and recline beds and chairs

TPG DisableAids: providing independent living with rise and recline beds and chairs

Embrace independent living with TPG DisableAids' rise and recline furniture

The entrance to Bromyard Town FC’s Delahay Meadow ground, and inset, a lattice telecoms tower

The entrance to Bromyard Town FC’s Delahay Meadow ground, and inset, a lattice telecoms tower

Planning and development

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Herefordshire's latest mega-mast is planned for football ground

Is X down? Users can't get the social media platform to work correctly

Is X down? Users can't get the social media platform to work correctly

Is X down? Users report tweets aren't loading on 'broken' social media platform

Connexus has been hit by a security attack

Connexus has been hit by a security attack

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Herefordshire housing association hit by security attack

B-Warm heated seat cover

B-Warm heated seat cover

TPG DisableAids can help you keep warm and comfortable this winter

The summit of White Hill, showing the existing 15-metre lattice mast

The summit of White Hill, showing the existing 15-metre lattice mast

Planning and development

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New Herefordshire hilltop mast would be height of ten-storey building

Looking across the Wye to the Wyeside playing fields and inset, design of the mast showing its height relative to the neighbouring trees

Looking across the Wye to the Wyeside playing fields and inset, design of the mast showing its height relative to the neighbouring trees

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Decision on new 25-metre mast at this Hereford spot

John Finch Computers have won the 2023 Professional Services Business of the Year award.

John Finch Computers have won the 2023 Professional Services Business of the Year award.

John Finch Computers named winners at Hereford Business Awards

Hereford Mobility Centre have partnered with the Motablity scheme to deliver an array of high-quality mobility scooters to customers throughout Herefordshire.

Hereford Mobility Centre have partnered with the Motablity scheme to deliver an array of high-quality mobility scooters to customers throughout Herefordshire.

Hereford Mobility Centre launch new motability scheme

Samsung have warned personal data, including names, addresses, phone numbers and emails may have been leaked

Samsung have warned personal data, including names, addresses, phone numbers and emails may have been leaked

Samsung issues warning to customers following data breach

The study looked at the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more to see which apps accessed more of your personal data than others

The study looked at the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more to see which apps accessed more of your personal data than others

These are the apps that have the most access to your personal data

Review is needed after Herefordshire NHS internet outage

Review is needed after Herefordshire NHS internet outage

Reader's letter

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Review is needed after Herefordshire NHS internet outage