The annual Hereford May Fair has got underway today.
A ceremonial offering of 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat was presented by the Mayor to the Bishop of Hereford as payment for allowing the fair to proceed.
This year's ceremony once again saw the ringing of the fair bells. Commissioned by the national President and local Chairman of the Showmans Guild, the bells are rung to signify the opening of each Guild fair in the division.
Lakefest 2025: Saturday night headliner announced
The Saturday night headliner for Lakefest 2025 has been announced.
Four charged with shoplifting offences in Hereford
Four men are being dealt with by the courts for shoplifting offences in Hereford city centre this month.
Rural cottage can be replaced with seven-bedroom house
A plan to replace a cottage in the Herefordshire countryside with a much larger house of seven bedrooms has been approved.
'Guest favourite’ holiday let refused permission
A Herefordshire resident’s bid to get planning permission for popular holiday accommodation has been knocked back.
Decision on 350-home city plan *could* be imminent
The fate of a controversial scheme to build up to 350 homes at a sensitive spot on the edge of Hereford hangs in the balance.
Hereford football club name change rejected
A bid to change the name of Hereford FC back to Hereford United, the name of its predecessor club, has failed.
Concern over cross-border Metro Mayor idea
Speculation two Welsh councils could share a “metro mayor” with two others in England have been dismissed.
Plans for new training building at Hereford County Hospital
A new three-storey education centre is planned to go alongside Hereford County Hospital.
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