Herefordshire news

• Crematorium upgrade 'progressing well'

  21-05-2026 15:11 via bbc.com
  The site is set to return to “normal operations” by mid-October, a council report says.
  
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• Plans to demolish 1980s shopping centre submitted

  04-06-2026 14:35 via bbc.com
  
  Councillors say it will make way for a scheme which will "breathe new life into our town centre".
  
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• 'Industrial estate would make our lives a misery'

  04-06-2026 13:43 via bbc.com
  
  Residents say the proposed site would effectively "surround" their homes with industrial activity.
  
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• 'No rules broken over asylum hotel', says council

  04-06-2026 13:03 via bbc.com
  
  A planning investigation into the Fownes Hotel in Worcester has concluded.
  
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• Worcester sign Exeter scrum-half Chapman

  04-06-2026 13:01 via bbc.com
  
  Champ Rugby champions Worcester Warriors sign Exeter scrum-half Charlie Chapman for the 2026-27 season.
  
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• Questions on 1975 kidnap case 'have never stopped'

  04-06-2026 07:23 via bbc.com
  
  Former police officer Phil Maskery says the Lesley Whittle case is one he will "never, ever forget".
  
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• Farmers urged to help on 'overdue' arthritis study

  04-06-2026 07:23 via bbc.com
  
  The study aims to highlight the impact the disease has on people who work on farms, researchers say.
  
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• Approval for 540-homes plan despite flood concerns

  04-06-2026 07:22 via bbc.com
  
  Some councillors say they fears floods could cut off the new estate but outline plans are approved.
  
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• The town which is celebrating its charity shops

  04-06-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  
  A new campaign in Pershore, Worcestershire, is aimed at boosting the profile of its charity shops.
  
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• Prince William puts 600-acre farm up for sale

  03-06-2026 18:16 via bbc.com
  
  The Duchy of Cornwall says the sale was part of its plans to rebalance its property portfolio.
  
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• BGT winners: 'We made Clarkson cry!'

  03-06-2026 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Herefordshire pair Andy Owens and Will Rogers sang in the Hawkstone Farmers Choir.
  
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• School forced to shut during college fire reopens

  03-06-2026 17:16 via bbc.com
  
  Pupils are allowed back into Blackwell First School, which shut during a fire at a former college.
  
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• Distribution and sales jobs to be axed at Tyrrells

  03-06-2026 15:26 via bbc.com
  
  KP Snacks, which owns the crisps brand, says it will be ending some operations at the site.
  
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• World cycling champion bikes children to school

  03-06-2026 10:39 via bbc.com
  
  Former mountain bike champion Tracy Moseley has led the bike bus at her local primary school.
  
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• Army veteran pulled lorry driver from M6 wreckage

  03-06-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  
  Gareth Evans describes the moment motorists went to help after a lorry overturned on the motorway.
  
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• New parkrun will 'spread happiness and positivity'

  03-06-2026 07:18 via bbc.com
  
  Organisers say they want the weekly 5km run to help others get healthy.
  
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• Harriers boss Wotton makes Dolan first signing

  02-06-2026 18:03 via bbc.com
  
  New Kidderminster Harriers boss Paul Wooton makes his first signing with the arrival of attacking midfielder Callum Dolan from his old club Torquay United.
  
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• Green belt industrial estate plan for '400 jobs'

  02-06-2026 16:11 via bbc.com
  
  Maximus Group has submitted a plan to create 13 hectares of industrial space off Blackpole Road.
  
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• Early Rapids momentum key in shorter Blast - Taylor

  02-06-2026 15:02 via bbc.com
  
  Worcestershire's good start in the T20 Blast is important given the shortened nature of this year's competition, says all-rounder Tom Taylor.
  
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• Homecoming celebration for FTD brothers sells out

  02-06-2026 14:18 via bbc.com
  
  Cian and Jordan Adams are to be welcomed home after raising £2m through 33 marathons in 33 days.
  
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• Harriers release captain Morgan-Smith

  01-06-2026 17:46 via bbc.com
  
  Kidderminster Harriers captain Amari Morgan-Smith is among 11 players set to leave the newly-promoted club this summer.
  
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• Worcester title win 'very special' - coach Everard

  01-06-2026 14:06 via bbc.com
  
  Worcester head coach Matt Everard says landing The Champ title in their first season back in professional rugby is "as special as it gets".
  
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• 'We've been to the circus 70 times in 12 months'

  29-05-2026 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of a seven-year-old from Pershore says the shows are 'life-changing'.
  
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• Safari park welcomes two new penguin chicks

  22-05-2026 14:06 via bbc.com
  The new Humboldt penguin chicks at the Bewdley attraction are named after musical legends.
  
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• Hospital extension weeks away from opening

  22-05-2026 13:18 via bbc.com
  The provision at Hereford's County Hospital is designed to help patients avoid travelling to other sites.
  
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• Villa podcasters' Prince William meeting 'unreal'

  22-05-2026 13:10 via bbc.com
  Podcasters Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick were "summoned" by the prince after the game on Wednesday.
  
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• Rail disruption as strike action begins

  22-05-2026 10:48 via bbc.com
  Members of the TSSA union at West Midlands Railways are staging a walkout on Friday and Saturday.
  
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• Council to introduce fines for car littering

  22-05-2026 07:29 via bbc.com
  People who throw litter from their vehicles could be fined up to £250, under new council plans.
  
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• Weekly quiz: Did you tuck into an Aston Villa-themed BBQ?

  22-05-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  Other stories include golfer Aaron Rai's PGA Championship and a relay the length of the UK - can you score 100%?
  
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• New leadership vows to keep council tax rise below 5%

  21-05-2026 18:07 via bbc.com
  Worcestershire County Council's new alliance says residents are already struggling.
  
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