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Tractor parking bays proposed for Hereford City Centre
Shoppers in Hereford could soon see tractors parked alongside cars in the city centre under a new proposal aimed at supporting local farmers.
Claims Herefordshire has ‘UK’s worst cycle infrastructure’
Herefordshire has “has some of the weirdest and worst” cycle infrastructure in Britain – but putting this right will benefit even non-cyclists, a city representative has said.
Canal path ‘should be part of county infrastructure’
Herefordshire should make the towpath of the county’s former canal more accessible as it looks to boost cycling and walking, a senior figure has urged.
Herefordshire MP remains flatly opposed to bypass project
North Herefordshire’s Green MP remains flatly opposed to the Hereford bypass project, despite a new campaign to gain support for it including in Government circles.
Court blocks Ledbury Lidl plan
A plan to build a Lidl supermarket, medical centre and day nursery on the edge of a Herefordshire town has been overturned in the courts – but could still be revived.
Wales–England bridge now closed to all access
A bridge that connects Wales and England has been closed immediately to pedestrians months after all traffic was prevented from using it.
Hereford bypass ‘will boost nature and respect landscape’
The Hereford bypass will bring a “net gain” for nature, the county’s environment chief has pledged.
Holiday park plans refused
Plans for a big new caravan park in the north Herefordshire countryside have been knocked back – but not for the reasons put forward by local objectors.
‘Shires’ authority plan to boost growth between Birmingham and Bristol
Talks have been held between council leaders in Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire about the creation of a new strategic authority.
Shop staying open later ‘deters ASB’
A Herefordshire convenience store can sell alcohol till midnight, despite local representatives’ concerns over anti-social behaviour at the town-centre spot.
Wye Valley bridge closure sparks fear residents are being ‘fobbed off’
Villagers turned out in force on Friday (March 20) to demand the repair and reopening of a much-loved Wye Valley bridge.
Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man
Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last week in Hereford.
New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
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