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Plans for revived county rail link move forward
A plan to reopen a strategic Herefordshire railway line could take a big step forward if local representatives agree to get behind it.
Insufficient members puts town council in ‘serious position’
A Herefordshire town could be in the “serious and untenable position” of being unable to pass its budget for the coming year, or conduct any other business, after the status of three of its councillors was called into question.
Tewkesbury council tax bill remains one of the lowest as 3.34 hike is approved
Residents in Tewkesbury will be charged 3.34 per cent more in council tax for Borough services from April which remains one of the lowest bills in the country.
Hereford church can stay as care home plan refused
A bid to knock down a modern Hereford church and replace it with a 52-bed care home has been thrown out by councillors, despite officials recommending it.
Twin refusals of town housing plans
Two similar but separate planning bids, each to build up to nine houses on the edge of a Herefordshire town, have been refused permission.
Plans for solar farm near Hereford
Another attempt to build a large solar farm in the Herefordshire countryside has been revealed.
‘frustration’ as Tash Ashby inquest adjourned
Herefordshire’s coroner has expressed frustration at being continually “drip-fed” fresh information relating to the death of a troubled young woman in a tent in Hereford two and a half years ago.
Man charged following Leominster rape
A man has been charged following a reported rape in Leominster.
Surprising trend in Herefordshire noise complaints
People in Herefordshire have either become less noisy or more tolerant of other people’s noise, new official figures indicate.
Farm plans new sheds for 200,000 chickens
A large Herefordshire chicken producer is seeking official permission to knock down and rebuild its sheds.
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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