Cradley news

Stephen Forman at pothole repairs outside his Cradley home

Herefordshire Council

Roads engineer slams pothole repairs after 10-year battle

Controversial farm fights bid to remove worker caravans

Rook Row Farm, Mathon from the air

Rook Row Farm, Mathon from the air

Enforcement notice served on farm in long-running caravan dispute

Young motocross enthusiasts race on the Riley Hill Farm course (image supplied)

Young motocross enthusiasts race on the Riley Hill Farm course (image supplied)

Herefordshire Council

End of the road for motocross track after years-long battle

The Out To Grass site

The Out To Grass site

'The beat gets into my head' - raves at farm drive woman to medication

An 8.4-acre Herefordshire estate, complete with 14 bedrooms, is currently on the market for £2.2 million.

An 8.4-acre Herefordshire estate, complete with 14 bedrooms, is currently on the market for £2.2 million.

Herefordshire estate with 14 bedrooms on the market for £2.2 million

Ian Johnson and Clare Kelly of Out To Grass (supplied)

Ian Johnson and Clare Kelly of Out To Grass (supplied)

Farm festival organisers hit back over sound complaints

Out To Grass hosts a variety of events (from Google Street View)

Out To Grass hosts a variety of events (from Google Street View)

Herefordshire Council

Noise from farm’s festivals is 'torture', neighbours claim

Out To Grass hosts a variety of events (from Google Street View)

Out To Grass hosts a variety of events (from Google Street View)

Herefordshire Council

Rural glamping and micro-festival site accused of nuisance noise

Sam Pratley, Coun Terry James and Coun Matthew Engel had a heated exchange over the homes proposal (Herefordshire Council / YouTube)

Sam Pratley, Coun Terry James and Coun Matthew Engel had a heated exchange over the homes proposal (Herefordshire Council / YouTube)

Worcestershire County Council

Clash over large new houses in ‘Beverly Hills’ village

Sketch of the proposed bungalows, which were to be screened by trees (from application), and not readily seen from the busy A4103 (from Google Street View).

Sketch of the proposed bungalows, which were to be screened by trees (from application), and not readily seen from the busy A4103 (from Google Street View).

Worcestershire County Council

Plans for new homes at controversial spot refused again

Young motocross enthusiasts race on the Riley Hill Farm course (image supplied)

Young motocross enthusiasts race on the Riley Hill Farm course (image supplied)

Motocross track owner vows to keep fighting moves to shut it down

A man has died following a crash on the A4103 near Cradley

A man has died following a crash on the A4103 near Cradley

Emergency services

Man dies in crash on county main road

Rebecca Richardson was discharged from the extradition request at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last month

Rebecca Richardson was discharged from the extradition request at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last month

Appeal over accused teacher's extradition dropped

Sketch of the proposed bungalows, screened by trees (from application). They would not be readily seen from the busy A4103 (from Google Street View).

Sketch of the proposed bungalows, screened by trees (from application). They would not be readily seen from the busy A4103 (from Google Street View).

Worcestershire County Council

‘Small-scale’ homes with scenic views proposed

Teacher Rebecca Richardson from Cradley in Herefordshire, arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London to attend an extradition hearing.

Teacher Rebecca Richardson from Cradley in Herefordshire, arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London to attend an extradition hearing.

Herefordshire teacher accused of sexually assaulting child faces extradition

Design of the larger of the three houses (Glazzard Architects, from application) and view of the Mirrorbrook site from the A4103, with the Malvern Hills beyond (from Google Street View)

Design of the larger of the three houses (Glazzard Architects, from application) and view of the Mirrorbrook site from the A4103, with the Malvern Hills beyond (from Google Street View)

Worcestershire County Council

What inspector thought of plan to build houses at this Herefordshire spot

Rebecca Tully (left) with Ellie Chowns MP following the byelection result

Rebecca Tully (left) with Ellie Chowns MP following the byelection result

Local government

Ellie Chowns MP backs ‘exceptionally hardworking’ Herefordshire successor

A five-strong field (clockwise) will contest Bishops Frome & Cradley ward byelection: Mark Franklin

A five-strong field (clockwise) will contest Bishops Frome & Cradley ward byelection: Mark Franklin

Local government

Result of election for Herefordshire seat vacated by Ellie Chowns

Reform UK candidate Dave James with his last two election banners

Reform UK candidate Dave James with his last two election banners

Local government

'Childish' tactics attacked in Herefordshire election

The barn at Upper Barrow Farm, outlined, for which approval is sought for conversion and inset, how

The barn at Upper Barrow Farm, outlined, for which approval is sought for conversion and inset, how

Decision on controversial plan for more houses at Herefordshire farm

A five-strong field (clockwise) will contest Bishops Frome & Cradley ward byelection: Mark Franklin (Conservative), Sandy Grenar (Labour), Nicki West (LibDems), Dave James (Reform UK) and Rebecca Tully (Green)

A five-strong field (clockwise) will contest Bishops Frome & Cradley ward byelection: Mark Franklin (Conservative), Sandy Grenar (Labour), Nicki West (LibDems), Dave James (Reform UK) and Rebecca Tully (Green)

Local government

UPDATED: all the candidates vying to fill Ellie Chowns' Herefordshire seat

The barn at Upper Barrow Farm, outlined, for which approval is sought for conversion and inset, how it would look

The barn at Upper Barrow Farm, outlined, for which approval is sought for conversion and inset, how it would look

Latest plan for Herefordshire farm branded 'totally unsuitable'

Rebecca Tully (Green), Mark Franklin (Conservative) and Sandy Grenar (Labour). Other candidates for Bishops Frome & Cradley ward may yet come forward.

Rebecca Tully (Green), Mark Franklin (Conservative) and Sandy Grenar (Labour). Other candidates for Bishops Frome & Cradley ward may yet come forward.

Local government

Named: candidates bidding to replace Ellie Chowns in Herefordshire

Rookrow Farm, showing the packhouse and caravans accommodating site workers, and inset, a lorry on a nearby lane

Rookrow Farm, showing the packhouse and caravans accommodating site workers, and inset, a lorry on a nearby lane

Officials 'must stop turning a blind eye' to controversial Herefordshire farm

View towards the former Crumpton Hill farm shop, and inset, a micro-brewery

View towards the former Crumpton Hill farm shop, and inset, a micro-brewery

Fate of micro-brewery plan for scenic Herefordshire spot revealed

Rookrow Farm, showing the packhouse, lorries which supply it, and caravans accommodating site workers

Rookrow Farm, showing the packhouse, lorries which supply it, and caravans accommodating site workers

Bizarre twist in battle between Herefordshire farm and neighbours

A Spanish fresh produce lorry on a Mathon parish lane

A Spanish fresh produce lorry on a Mathon parish lane

Neighbours despair at Herefordshire farm's 'industrial' traffic

The caravans at Rookrow Farm

The caravans at Rookrow Farm

Workers' caravans on Herefordshire farm still don't have permission

There has been a crash on the A4103 in Cradley

There has been a crash on the A4103 in Cradley

Serious crash on A4103 Hereford to Worcester road

Planned layout of the conversion, aerial view of the site outlined in red, and interior view of the empty shed

Planned layout of the conversion, aerial view of the site outlined in red, and interior view of the empty shed

Planning and development

This Herefordshire ex-poultry shed is to be turned into SEVEN houses

the Cradley track (inset), where motocross events are currently suspended

the Cradley track (inset), where motocross events are currently suspended

Herefordshire motocross track owner fights order to put it back to grass

Emergency services were called to an industrial accident in Cradley. A man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Emergency services were called to an industrial accident in Cradley. A man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigation launched into industrial accident death in Herefordshire

Motocross at the Cradley track (inset) is currently suspended.

Motocross at the Cradley track (inset) is currently suspended.

Motocross fans learn fate of Herefordshire track

Court of Noke Mill, near Staunton on Arrow

Court of Noke Mill, near Staunton on Arrow

Ten Herefordshire mills to visit this National Mill Weekend

The A4103 Hereford to Worcester road will close for four nights next month

The A4103 Hereford to Worcester road will close for four nights next month

Four-night closure for major Herefordshire road after hard-fought campaign

Three car crash between Cradley and Fromes Hill

Three car crash between Cradley and Fromes Hill

West Mercia Police

Three-car crash blocks busy main road during rush hour

The main Hereford to Worcester road will close next month. Stock picture

The main Hereford to Worcester road will close next month. Stock picture

Local government

Major Herefordshire road to close over five days with 35-mile diversion

Amy Lister, of Goodridge Electrical Contractors, has earned herself top industry recognition

Amy Lister, of Goodridge Electrical Contractors, has earned herself top industry recognition

Herefordshire electrician who exceeded expectations wins prestigious award

Ofsted has visited Cradley CE Primary School, near Ledbury. File picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Ofsted has visited Cradley CE Primary School, near Ledbury. File picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Herefordshire school delighted after Ofsted inspectors visit

Cradley CE Primary School, near Ledbury, has been visited by Ofsted inspectors. File picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Cradley CE Primary School, near Ledbury, has been visited by Ofsted inspectors. File picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Ofsted tells Herefordshire school it will face first full inspection in 11 years

Views of the current barn and cottage at Mosewick Farm, and the plans to bring them back into use

Views of the current barn and cottage at Mosewick Farm, and the plans to bring them back into use

New base on Herefordshire farm will help 'burnt-out' emergency staff

Motocross at the Cradley track (inset, from Google) is currently suspended.

Motocross at the Cradley track (inset, from Google) is currently suspended.

Bid to restart motocross at Herefordshire farm

Residents living in Cowleigh Road, near Malvern, have said people take their lives into their own hands when driving it. Picture: Malvern Cops

Residents living in Cowleigh Road, near Malvern, have said people take their lives into their own hands when driving it. Picture: Malvern Cops

Herefordshire road safety fears raised as drivers take 'life in their hands'

The current view of the site from the A4103, and views of the proposed houses (pictures: Google Street View / Glazzard Architects)

The current view of the site from the A4103, and views of the proposed houses (pictures: Google Street View / Glazzard Architects)

Local government

Green-roofed Herefordshire houses intended not to spoil the view

Elevation and location of the proposed bungalow in Cradley, now refused.

Elevation and location of the proposed bungalow in Cradley, now refused.

Local government

'Intrusive' house planned for edge of Herefordshire village is refused

Plans are progressing to make the 'dangerous' Ridgeway Cross junction on the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road safer. Picture: Google

Plans are progressing to make the 'dangerous' Ridgeway Cross junction on the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road safer. Picture: Google

Experts think they know how to make this dangerous Herefordshire junction safer

Views of the former chicken shed, and plans of how the conversion to houses would look.

Views of the former chicken shed, and plans of how the conversion to houses would look.

Local government

This former Herefordshire chicken shed could become seven homes

The Malvern Oaks development in Cradley has been finished. Pictured, from left, Living Space's Shane Robinson and Paul Breen, with Matt Crucefix from Stonewater, and Martin Gaffney from Living Space

The Malvern Oaks development in Cradley has been finished. Pictured, from left, Living Space's Shane Robinson and Paul Breen, with Matt Crucefix from Stonewater, and Martin Gaffney from Living Space

New £12 million housing estate in 'traditional' Herefordshire village finished

AS Green and Co in Mathon has rented fields in Cornwall to extended the Tenderstem broccoli season for Tesco. Picture: PA Wire/Rob Davies

AS Green and Co in Mathon has rented fields in Cornwall to extended the Tenderstem broccoli season for Tesco. Picture: PA Wire/Rob Davies

How Herefordshire farmers have kept British broccoli on Tesco shelves

One Herefordshire is facing road closures over the next three weeks for fibre installation works

One Herefordshire is facing road closures over the next three weeks for fibre installation works

Local government

This Herefordshire village is facing road closures for the next three months

The police helicopter was flying over Herefordshire last night. Stock picture

The police helicopter was flying over Herefordshire last night. Stock picture

Police helicopter in chase across Herefordshire for thieves

Cradley post office and shop when still trading in 2009 - image: Google Street View

Cradley post office and shop when still trading in 2009 - image: Google Street View

Local government

Herefordshire village's former post office and shop 'can't become part of house'

Laura Van Marle killed her own mother at their family home in Fincher's Corner, Cradley. Picture: Google

Laura Van Marle killed her own mother at their family home in Fincher's Corner, Cradley. Picture: Google

Daughter killed her mum as she slept at family's Herefordshire home