Well, it’s decided. We have left the EU. In my book a sad day and a national error to leave a body which has given Herefordshire and the UK economic growth and peace for nearly 50 years as members. Many in the county passionately feel the opposite
IT has been a day of disruption and, for some whose property has been flooded, abject misery. People have shared thousands of pictures of what has possibly been the most photographed storm in the history of Herefordshire. We have selected just
STEPHEN Dawson has signed for Northern Premier League side Radcliffe Borough. The 34-year-old midfielder failed to agree terms with the Bulls following a successful initial spell with the club. Radcliffe play their football in the Northern
The county’s secondary schools have posted a disappointing set of GCSE results, according to the latest league tables. Overview Of the 16 schools in the Herefordshire table, six are rated as below or well below average. Just three are above
FORTY years ago workers from the Wiggin Alloys factory in Hereford took to the stage for the annual pantomime. It turned out to be one of the final shows staged by the group as it disbanded shortly after due to facilities the factory “becoming unavailable
For those of you obliged to travel further afield today, or facing a journey tomorrow, this is the roads situation in Worcestershire: Several roads in the county have been closed. Among them was the A449 which was closed both ways between Claines
This is the latest on roads and travel in Hereford. We'll keep this post updated, so keep coming back for the latest: All major routes into Hereford are now becoming impassable. This includes the Roman Road, Kings Acre road, the B4224, and
Am I missing something regarding the Hereford Times article on eco-friendly funerals? It seems that the woven willow coffins are imported from Poland and China. How on earth can this be eco-friendly considering the vast distances involved in
Herefordshire is not the only place being hit badly by Storm Dennis today. The appalling weather shut down roads and flooded railway lines this morning (Sunday) as it lashed large parts of the country with rain and strong winds. The situation
THREE local community groups have been awarded an 'extra special' donation totalling £2,000 from a Hereford supermarket. The donations were made as part of the green token scheme, which allows customers at Asda in Hereford to pick groups and causes
A TEENAGER from Leominster has been chosen as one of the few artists to represent England at the Dance World Cup in Italy later this year. Described as determined by her mother Juvy Ward, Franceszqua successfully made it through the auditions process
A TECHNOLOGICAL first is on its way to Hereford as the city centre becomes one big cinema. Smartphone users will soon be able to download an app to watch Actuality, which uses augmented reality technology. AR is an interactive experience where
MEN in Herefordshire can expect just 11 disability-free years once they reach retirement, new figures show. Charity Age UK says vast inequalities in disability-free life expectancy across the country reflects the disproportionate impact of budget
THE dangers posed by African Swine Fever (ASF) to pig farming were highlighted in the European Parliament by the Conservative's agriculture spokesperson. Anthea McIntyre, former MEP for the West Midlands, used her last speech in the parliament’s
WEST Midlands Ambulance Service’s recent announcement to close the station in Ross-on-Wye is yet another blow to local residents. It appears ambulance bosses have learnt nothing from their handling last year of the plans to close their base in
7:14am IMPORTANT: We are now picking up our reports of the events of today (Monday, February 17, 2020) here
If you were to ask a majority of Herefordians what the fruit of temptation meant to them, the resounding cry would, of course, be the apple. It is the logo for their beloved county, a symbol of abundance, fertility and ultimately love. Well
