Whitchurch news

The pub, which previously operated as an Indian restaurant, was handed the new rating after an inspection in June.

Pub given one-star food hygiene rating after inspector calls

The Crown in Whitchurch in its previous guise

The Crown in Whitchurch in its previous guise

Another Herefordshire inn faces huge bill to make rooms safe

The sloping field off the A40 where four larger homes will not now be built

The sloping field off the A40 where four larger homes will not now be built

Local government

Eight homes by busy road in scenic area refused

Clover who died in the house fire on the Doward in the Whitchurch area near Ross-on-Wye

Clover who died in the house fire on the Doward in the Whitchurch area near Ross-on-Wye

Family tells of unimaginable heartbreak after devastating house fire

The Wandering Chapter

The Wandering Chapter

Book lover's dream born out of keeping busy after dad's death

An application has been submitted to build a new house in a Herefordshire village.

An application has been submitted to build a new house in a Herefordshire village.

Planning and development

Plans to build new home in village property's garden

View of the farm from the immediate roadside (LDRS)

View of the farm from the immediate roadside (LDRS)

Herefordshire Council

‘Butt-ugly' collection of vehicles left at beauty spot farm despite enforcement

Part of the A4137 at Marstow will close for five days next month.

Part of the A4137 at Marstow will close for five days next month.

Part of key county A-road to close for five days

Aerial view of Doward Farm showing the vehicles (from Google)

Aerial view of Doward Farm showing the vehicles (from Google)

Herefordshire Council

Collector must remove ‘scrap’ cars from beauty spot farm

'Dream comes true': how one couple secured their perfect county hotel

'Dream comes true': how one couple secured their perfect county hotel

'Dream comes true': how one couple secured their perfect county hotel

Owner, Lucy Gardner, has announced she will be selling the business.

Owner, Lucy Gardner, has announced she will be selling the business.

'Thriving' village shop put back on the market after sale falls through

The converted chapel has hit the market for £600,000.

The converted chapel has hit the market for £600,000.

Striking five-bedroom former chapel goes on the market for £600,000

Owner, Lucy Gardner, has announced she will be selling the business.

Owner, Lucy Gardner, has announced she will be selling the business.

Price slashed on 'thriving' village shop as owner selling up after a decade

The Crown Inn, which has been closed since the summer of 2024, is on the market for £450,000.

The Crown Inn, which has been closed since the summer of 2024, is on the market for £450,000.

Closed Wye Valley pub goes on the market for £450,000

Herefordshire restaurant gets two-star hygiene rating after defects found

Herefordshire restaurant gets two-star hygiene rating after defects found

Two-star hygiene rating for restaurant that needs to improve

Canoe trainer Mike Mitchell at Symonds Yat on the impact of the river Wye oil spill (LDRS)

Canoe trainer Mike Mitchell at Symonds Yat on the impact of the river Wye oil spill (LDRS)

Oil spill in Herefordshire's river Wye ‘felt 27 miles away’

The boarded-up entrance to the Wye valley site, the proposed layout, and one of the house designs

The boarded-up entrance to the Wye valley site, the proposed layout, and one of the house designs

Planning and development

Decision on large luxury homes for Wye beauty spot

The proposed car park would have been beyond existing parking next to the river Wye

The proposed car park would have been beyond existing parking next to the river Wye

Why more parking will not be allowed at this Herefordshire beauty spot

How the 24-room extension to the Royal Lodge hotel could look, and inset, the current extension to be demolished

How the 24-room extension to the Royal Lodge hotel could look, and inset, the current extension to be demolished

Decision on huge hotel extension plan for Herefordshire beauty spot

Passers-by rushed to help at scene of fatal Herefordshire crash

Passers-by rushed to help at scene of fatal Herefordshire crash

Passers-by rushed to help at scene of fatal Herefordshire crash

The site of the proposed bungalow (front and rear elevations in inset) near the listed Doward Hotel building

The site of the proposed bungalow (front and rear elevations in inset) near the listed Doward Hotel building

Planning and development

Outcome of bungalow plan at 'decaying' Herefordshire hotel

Climber at Symonds Yat

Climber at Symonds Yat

Clubs and societies

Climbers blast 'ludicrous' closure of this popular Herefordshire spot

Map of the two sites within Glewstone, street view of the smaller western site, and one of the proposed house designs

Map of the two sites within Glewstone, street view of the smaller western site, and one of the proposed house designs

Planning and development

Plan to bring back Herefordshire village housing plans revealed

There has been a serious crash on the A40 in Herefordshire

There has been a serious crash on the A40 in Herefordshire

Serious crash closes Herefordshire A-road

There has been a crash on the A40, causing very heavy traffic

There has been a crash on the A40, causing very heavy traffic

Crash closes key Herefordshire A-road

The landslip happened on the A40 in February

The landslip happened on the A40 in February

National Highways

A40 landslip: Update on road closure

A landslide caused the eastbound carriageway of the A40 to be closed.

A landslide caused the eastbound carriageway of the A40 to be closed.

National Highways

Major update issued after landslide closed key Herefordshire road

Aerial view of the development site, showing the similar development being built to the north, and a plan of the new development

Aerial view of the development site, showing the similar development being built to the north, and a plan of the new development

Planning and development

Ten more homes planned for scenic Herefordshire village

The Crown Spice Lounge

The Crown Spice Lounge

Rodent droppings found at Herefordshire restaurant

Herefordshire firefighters were called to a car fire near the A40

Herefordshire firefighters were called to a car fire near the A40

Firefighters called to car fire near Herefordshire main road

View of the Wye valley from Symond's Yat Rock, and plans of the proposed house, now refused

View of the Wye valley from Symond's Yat Rock, and plans of the proposed house, now refused

Planning and development

Local woman's self-build plan in Herefordshire beauty spot decided on

Plan of the proposed layout of the houses, the entrance to the former spa and view of the former spa

Plan of the proposed layout of the houses, the entrance to the former spa and view of the former spa

Planning and development

Eco-homes could replace former spa at scenic Herefordshire spot

an outdoor gin cocktail

an outdoor gin cocktail

Gin garden planned beside Herefordshire's river Wye

Location of the Paddocks Hotel, Symonds Yat, with the six cottages marked.

Location of the Paddocks Hotel, Symonds Yat, with the six cottages marked.

Holiday homes at this Herefordshire beauty spot to become 'starter homes'

Electric lines caused a large fire in Gorsley, near Ross-on-Wye

Electric lines caused a large fire in Gorsley, near Ross-on-Wye

Man taken to hospital after thousands of pallets catch fire

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to two crashes on the A4137 in the space of an hour

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to two crashes on the A4137 in the space of an hour

West Mercia Police

Emergency services called to two crashes on A road in space of an hour

Banned: Drink driver who caused a crash on A-road in Herefordshire

Banned: Drink driver who caused a crash on A-road in Herefordshire

Banned: Drink driver who caused a crash on A-road in Herefordshire

an indicative image of what the extension could look like, and inset, the current extension to be demolished

an indicative image of what the extension could look like, and inset, the current extension to be demolished

Plan to boost this Herefordshire hotel and wedding venue with modern extension

Robin Fletcher and Leon Meek have launched their new business, YOFI PaddlesSports, at Ye Old Ferrie Inn in Symonds Yat, near Ross-on-Wye

Robin Fletcher and Leon Meek have launched their new business, YOFI PaddlesSports, at Ye Old Ferrie Inn in Symonds Yat, near Ross-on-Wye

Outdoor-loving businessmen launch new firm at Herefordshire pub

Location of the Paddocks Hotel, Symonds Yat, with the six cottages marked.

Location of the Paddocks Hotel, Symonds Yat, with the six cottages marked.

Plan for Herefordshire holiday cottages to become year-round homes

Tresseck Campsite (from Google Street View) and inset, Jeff Goulding puts his case to the licensing committee

Tresseck Campsite (from Google Street View) and inset, Jeff Goulding puts his case to the licensing committee

Herefordshire campsite can serve alcohol - so long as it obeys new rule

A view of the proposed site, to the right of the road, and the view beyond (from Google Street View). The plan (inset) shows the intended access off the road.

A view of the proposed site, to the right of the road, and the view beyond (from Google Street View). The plan (inset) shows the intended access off the road.

Local government

Why two large homes won't be built at this Herefordshire beauty spot

How the holiday accommodation will look, and inset, a view from the road of the barn that will be replaced (Google Street View)

How the holiday accommodation will look, and inset, a view from the road of the barn that will be replaced (Google Street View)

Herefordshire equine business can have 'large' holiday let

Motor Fuel Group wants eight electric vehicle charging points at its Symonds Yat Services near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Picture: Google

Motor Fuel Group wants eight electric vehicle charging points at its Symonds Yat Services near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Picture: Google

Herefordshire petrol station revamp could combat drivers' anxiety

The proposed extension at the Old Court Hotel in Symonds Yat West, Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye, as seen from the southeast. Picture: Owen Hicks Architecture/Herefordshire Council

The proposed extension at the Old Court Hotel in Symonds Yat West, Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye, as seen from the southeast. Picture: Owen Hicks Architecture/Herefordshire Council

Herefordshire pub needs to expand because there's no room for all its customers

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth last night.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth last night.

Police appeal for witnesses after fatal crash near Herefordshire border

The Doward Chapel and schoolhouse, taken in 2004 (picture: Geograph / Paul Wood)

The Doward Chapel and schoolhouse, taken in 2004 (picture: Geograph / Paul Wood)

Go-ahead to convert Herefordshire chapel - despite graveyard ‘sliding downhill’

A four-bed home with views of the countryside near Ross-on-Wye is for sale. Picture: Hamilton Stiller Estate Agents/Zoopla

A four-bed home with views of the countryside near Ross-on-Wye is for sale. Picture: Hamilton Stiller Estate Agents/Zoopla

Inside the 'immensely spacious' £800,000 Herefordshire country home now for sale

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Whitchurch open garden

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Whitchurch eco school

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Whitchurch fundraiser

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Whitchurch school fair

Whitchurch Primary School pyjama day

Whitchurch Primary School pyjama day

Whitchurch Primary School National Book Week

Children at Whitchurch School.

Children at Whitchurch School.

Whitchurch CE Primary School is awarded its second Green Flag