Herefordshire news

• Farmer diversifying amid climate change pressures

  30-07-2026 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Farmer and Britain's Got Talent winner Andy Owens shares the challenges of climate change.
  
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• Village rewriting understanding of first Britons

  06-08-2026 18:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A community dig in Dorstone, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, has uncovered prehistoric artefacts.
  
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• Big acts like Blue set to perform 'in car park'

  06-08-2026 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ian Archer says the people of Herefordshire deserve to see big name acts without having to travel.
  
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• Drone footage reveals scale of hotel fire damage

  06-08-2026 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wychavon District Council says it is "pushing" for action over the Droitwich landmark.
  
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• All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say

  06-08-2026 12:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The campaign group River Action said some farming, particularly intensive poultry units were a growing threat to rivers such as the Wye and Severn.
  
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• Military history festival doubles number of events

  06-08-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Up to 60 events will feature in the Hereford festival in late September, after last year's debut.
  
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• Whole lotta shock as Led Zep star plays teen at chess

  06-08-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Robert Plant surprises competitors at a children's tournament in Bewdley to play "some casual chess".
  
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• New Bristol Rovers keeper Binns to join Malvern on loan

  05-08-2026 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Rovers midfielder Josh McEachran exits while goalkeeper Charlie Binns signs on a one-year deal before leaving on loan.
  
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• Bypass will slash congestion, council claims

  05-08-2026 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Journey times between the city centre and Rotherwas could reduce by six-and-a-half-minutes.
  
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• Festival-goers banned from bringing barbecues

  05-08-2026 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ban at Lakefest 2026 is to combat wildfire risk and ensure "everybody is protected and safe".
  
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• Why has the West Midlands had so many fires?

  05-08-2026 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The region has seen large wildfires during the hot, dry weather this summer.
  
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• Charities get £2.2m from pollution incident fines

  05-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Water firm Severn Trent was investigated for two pollution incidents.
  
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• Workers share memories of the drought of 1976

  05-08-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Drought Act 1976 was passed on 6 August, following severe water shortages across the UK.
  
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• 'Frightening' wildfire came close to village homes

  04-08-2026 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire service was called out on Sunday, evacuating residents from their homes.
  
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• Early release means justice snatched away - PCC

  04-08-2026 15:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Campion says building new prisons is the only way out of the overcrowding "crisis".
  
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• Fundraiser for girl, 5, believed to have drowned

  04-08-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The girl, known locally as Letti, died after being pulled from water, having gone missing in Badsey.
  
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• Heritage railway suspends steam trains after fire

  03-08-2026 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The railway said diesel engines would be used instead to reduce the risk of fires.
  
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• £4.8m boost for college's construction courses

  03-08-2026 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pershore College will take on hundreds of extra students.
  
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• Lanes shut on M5 after fire spread to embankment

  03-08-2026 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All lanes reopened by about 14:30 BST on Monday as the fire was tackled, the fire service says.
  
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• Cafe owner died after falling into Hereford stream

  03-08-2026 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jo Snowzell, a former teacher and cafe owner, died accidentally after she fell into a stream in Hereford city centre, an inquest heard
  
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• 'I've got a prosthetic nose for every occasion'

  03-08-2026 14:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Almost a decade on from her nose removal, Jayne Hardman is posting about it online to help others.
  
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• Best-selling author makes Herefordshire home

  03-08-2026 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The river, the history, the hills: It's easy to see why Barbara Erskine fell in love here.
  
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• "I designed a silk scarf to honour my mum"

  03-08-2026 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Natalie Winmill from Hereford has designed a scarf to raise awareness of ovarian cancer
  
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• Visitors not deterred by low river levels

  03-08-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Businesses and visitors say the conditions are not stopping people enjoying the River Wye.
  
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• How do you like them apples? Cider 'gene bank' branches out to awards

  03-08-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Museum of Cider is praised for the preservation work of its "heritage apple trees".
  
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• Pears suffer heavy defeat at Essex in One-Day Cup

  02-08-2026 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emilio Gay hits an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while wins for Leicestershire and Middlesex take them top of their groups.
  
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• Roller-skating rink set to close over rent dispute

  02-08-2026 15:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The rink's founder says the uplifted rent would cost his business an extra £800 a month.
  
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• A splash of hope amid the UK lido decline

  02-08-2026 08:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The West Midlands' last traditional public lido celebrates its busiest July since 2007.
  
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• Your photos: Vibrant sunflowers add to colours of summer

  02-08-2026 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these beautiful weather photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• Fire crews and farmers battle trailer blaze

  01-08-2026 11:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fire crews found "several pockets of fire" at the scene after the blaze had spread to nearby fields.
  
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