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Work on replacing ageing Victorian water pipe in Monmouth to continue
Welsh Water will install a new water pipe in Monmouth from Monday.
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Designer appointed for redevelopment of Hereford Museum and Art Gallery
The redevelopment of Hereford's Museum and Art Gallery has taken another exciting step forward, with the appointment of Mather & Co as gallery designers.
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Charities calling for clarity on when new base for people with disabilities will be available
Six charities have penned a letter calling for clarity on when a promised base for people with learning disabilities will be available for use.
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Hereford car showroom plan for new SUV brands
Part of a large Hereford car showroom is to be given over to selling two new brands of Chinese-made SUVs.
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‘Improved’ plan to replace turkey sheds with houses near Leominster
Plans have been put forward to replace three turkey sheds on a Herefordshire farm with five new houses.
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Emergency services respond to explosion at BAE Systems Monmouthshire site
A full investigation has been launched after an explosion at a site belonging to BAE Systems in Monmouthshire.
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Legal challenge launched to prevent demolition of Three Counties Hotel
A legal challenge has been launched to try to prevent the demolition of Hereford’s Three Counties Hotel to make way for a new Lidl discount supermarket.
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Number of empty homes in Monmouthshire reduces since council tax premium
The number of empty homes in Monmouthshire has reduced since it was agreed to charge a council tax premium.
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Hereford aircraft parts factory cleared for take-off
A Herefordshire firm that makes specialist aircraft parts has been told it can go ahead with a new factory in the Rotherwas industrial zone.
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Appeal after woman suffers life-changing injuries in Caldicot
Police in Monmouthshire are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision in Caldicot.
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Parents astonished at ‘stupid’ appointment of children’s services head
Parents of disabled children say they are astonished at the appointment of Herefordshire’s new head of children’s services given their previous experience with her.
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Number of dog waste bins in Herefordshire to be cut
The number of dog poo bins in Herefordshire is being cut. But this is okay as dog walkers can just use normal litter bins anyway, Herefordshire Council has said.
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Two drugs warrants carried out in Monmouth
Officers seized a weighing scales, a crack pipe and mobile phones during early-morning raids in Monmouth.
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Five arrested for money laundering offences in Hereford
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering offences after officers in Hereford executed a warrant.
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Candidates for West Mercia police commissioner election announced
Four candidates will be hoping to unseat John Campion as the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner ahead of elections set to be held next month.
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Monmouthshire council announces u-turn on milk contract
A council which awarded a milk contract to a supplier based more than 100 miles away, over a local dairy, has announced a u-turn.
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Broadband boost for West Herefordshire residents
Thousands of remote homes and businesses in West Herefordshire and the Forest of Dean will be able to benefit from lightning-fast broadband.
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Local youth charities’ funding boost
Two Herefordshire charities are celebrating substantial grants to further their work with vulnerable young people.
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Specialist dementia ward unveiled in Herefordshire
A purpose-built ward providing specialist care to older adults with dementia has opened following a multi-million-pound transformation.
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Four candidates in battle to be next police and crime commissioner for Gwent
Four political parties will fight for their candidate to be elected as the next Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent.
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Herefordshire poultry farm appeal fails
A Herefordshire poultry firm’s bid to upgrade and expand a farm at a sensitive spot has been rejected by a government-appointed inspector.
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Worcester terror suspect appears in court
A Worcester man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder connected to terrorism
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Monmouthshire residents can borrow laptops from libraries
Residents in Monmouthshire can now borrow laptops from their local library to help with everyday tasks.
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Man seriously assaulted in Gloucester
Two men have been arrested after a serious assault in Gloucester.
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Usk building to go blue
A building in Monmouthshire will be lit up blue this week to show support for people living with Parkinson's.
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Herefordshire man wanted on recall to prison
Police in Herefordshire are appealing for help in finding a wanted man.
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Worcester man charged with attempted murder
A 31-year-old man has now been charged with attempted murder in connection to an incident in which another man was stabbed at the Pear Tree Inn near Worcester.
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Much-need dentist surgery for Hereford given the go-ahead
A new dentist’s surgery for Hereford has been given the go-ahead.
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Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man
Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.
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Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last week in Hereford.
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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.
Today's Weather
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Hereford
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