Firefighters tackled a large grass fire in North Herefordshire last night.
Crews from Leominster, Peterchurch, Kingsland, Leintwardine, and Presteigne fire stations were called to the incident at just after 6pm near Lyonshall.
The fire involved around 3 hectares of stubble plus bales on fire along with a huge pile of timber and tree stumps.
Firefighters were on scene for around three hours.
Illegal tobacco crackdown in Hereford sees arrests, seizures and fire safety action
Herefordshire Council Trading Standards, working in partnership with West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, has carried out enforcement activity at two premises in Hereford linked to the sale of illegal tobacco.
BBC Bargain Hunt brings the Herefordshire Hoard and History Store onto TV screens nationally in June.
BBC Bargain Hunt is shining a spotlight on Herefordshire’s incredible Viking‑era coins and jewellery collection this Friday 12 June at 12.15pm on BBC One.
More police officers confirmed for community-based teams
As part of a shared commitment from the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner, West Mercia Police will be increasing the number of officers working in neighbourhood policing roles across communities.
Day centre set to close
Users of an older people’s day centre in Ludlow that is at risk of closure have accused Shropshire Council of showing a lack of empathy.
Amount of illegal vapes seized in Shropshire
More than 6,000 illegal vapes were seized in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin last year, with disposable vapes accounting for over 1,000 of the illicit devices that are now illegal.
Councillors seek more time to respond to Local Plan
Councillors in Bridgnorth believe they haven’t been given enough time to comment on a key strategic document that will help guide future development in Shropshire.
Ludlow Invited to Celebrate Mayor’s Sunday at St Laurence’s Church
Ludlow Town Council warmly invites residents, community groups and local organisations to attend Mayor’s Sunday on Sunday 28th June at 10:00am at St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow.
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.
