THE Herefordshire village of Hampton Bishop has been cut off from the rest of the county for a number of days as the rivers Wye and Lugg have been peaking at record levels. The Environment Agency has been in the area throughout the course of the
FORECASTERS are warning parts of the country could be in for a month's worth of rain in the next 24 hours. The Environment Agency has warned there is a "heightened flood risk" across the Midlands, while six severe flood warnings remain in place
HEREFORDSHIRE planners have rejected proposals for a new access to homes being built in a village near Ross-on-Wye over its impact on an ancient hedgerow. Hampton Kirk Developments wanted a new access to be shared between the two homes being built
A RAIL boss has apologised to commuters following months of performance issues, promising better times will come. Steve Fisher, head of on-board experience at West Midlands Trains, was answering questions from Worcester News readers, a sister paper
Here is the lastest on road closures in Worcestershire today (Wednesday, February 19) for those of you travelling in the county: Worcester A44 Worcester New Road & River Bridge open to two-way traffic Worcester Dolday, Nth Parade, Croft
SISTER Sledge will headline the Sunday night at one of Herefordshire's biggest festivals this summer. They will be performing at Nozstock, one of the UK’s longest running festivals, with hundreds of other artists including comedian, musician and
HEREFORDSHIRE Council will not be flying the Union Flag today for Prince Andrew’s 60th birthday. Prince Andrew stepped down from public life in November after the backlash from his disastrous BBC Newsnight interview over his dealings with convicted
POLICE are urging people not to ring them for information on road closures and other updates on flooding. West Mercia Police said one caller had phoned to see if they would provide waterproof gear for wading through flood water. During Storm
HEREFORD FC will now visit York City on Tuesday, March 3. The original fixture on Saturday was postponed due to Storm Dennis. With York due to move to a new ground shortly it could be one of the last midweek fixtures at Bootham Crescent.
PRESTEIGNE St Andrews FC are on the search for a new club secretary for next season. The current secretary, Tom Ammonds, indicated at the end of last season he would be looking to step down from the role. The club is happy to talk with anyone
HEREFORD Racecourse has cancelled its meeting scheduled for Sunday (February 23) due to flooding on the course. Racing has been abandoned on Sunday 23 Feb due to recent flooding. On the current forecast of further significant rainfall
HEREFORDSHIRE Council leaders have put aside £1m to set up a emergency community relief scheme to help those affected by the floods. The council decided to use some of its reserves to offer financial help to local people and businesses ahead of
DEVELOPERS want to build up to 46 homes in a village near Hereford. Land Allocations Ltd have submitted new plans to develop 7.33 acres of field on land north of Southbank in Withington. Previous plans to build up to 52 houses on the field
FLOOD damage continues to affect many routes across Herefordshire today (Wednesday). Dozens of roads have been closed over the last few days as Storm Dennis caused chaos across Herefordshire. RELATED NEWS: Live updates on flooding in Herefordshire
HEREFORD Lads Club are preparing for a big week in their season with league and cup action. Danny Moon's side head to promotion rivals Malvern Town on Saturday in the Hellenic Division One West before hosting Hereford FC three days later in the
STROLLERS Cricket Club are looking for new players to join in winter nets ahead of the new season. The Fownhope-based club run two Saturday teams who play in the Marches League and also occasional Sunday and mid-week friendlies. Nets are held
7:56pm Road Closed | The A4110 between the junction for the A44 and B4457 Bush Bank to Monkland is closed due to
LEDBURY Rugby Club will launch an eye-catching new kit later this month to celebrate its links with a Hereford charity. The purple and pink strip will be worn for the first time when the first team welcomes Bekswell and Balsall to their Ross Road
In his regular column for the Hereford Times, Jesse Norman, MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire, reflects on devastating impact of Storm Dennis and the flooding that followed The floods this week have been so horrendous that it is impossible
