Welsh Conservatives are calling for urgent action following confirmed cases of Bluetongue in Monmouthshire and Powys.
Local MS Peter Fox says the outbreak is deeply worrying for farmers already under pressure from bovine TB and rising costs.
Shadow rural affairs secretary Sam Kurtz warned the disease is hitting farmers financially and urged the Welsh Government to offer immediate support.
Bluetongue poses no risk to humans but can be fatal to livestock.
West Mercia Police launch ‘Operation Dark Night’ to keep roads safe this Winter
West Mercia Police have launched a major road safety initiative aimed at protecting vulnerable road users as the darker months approach.
Hereford gears up for a poptastic Christmas Lights Switch-On featuring local acts
Hereford’s High Town is set to shine in full technicolour next month as Hereford City Council and Sunshine Radio team up once again for the Hereford Christmas Lights Switch-On Show, supported by Cotswold Motors BMW.
Pizza Hut Hereford to close permanently
Pizza Hut's revealed its Hereford restaurant will close after the firm running them fell into administration.
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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