Herefordshire news

• Weekly quiz: Who wrote the novel What Would Dolly Do?

  28-08-2026 06:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include a brother and sister taking the spirits industry by storm - can you get 100%?
  
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• Are we still in love with August bank holiday weddings?

  29-08-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Summer Bank Holiday has traditionally been one of the most popular days of the year to get married.
  
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• Pears bowl out Lancashire cheaply at Worcester

  28-08-2026 20:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paceman Beyers Swanepoel (4-37) and spinner Fateh Singh (3-27) help Worcestershire bowl out Lancashire for 180 at New Road.
  
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• 'A life cut short' - Man died of cardiac arrest after no ambulance available

  28-08-2026 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Mann died after his wife had to take him to hospital because no ambulances were available.
  
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• Incomplete road scheme could already be outdated

  28-08-2026 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillor Nik Price says "we look at the bigger picture of Bromsgrove".
  
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• West Midlands braces as flooding enters third day

  28-08-2026 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A street in Bilston becomes submerged amid fresh flood warnings for the region.
  
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• More school places for SEND children

  28-08-2026 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Herefordshire Council say more SEND pupils will be educated "closer to home".
  
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• Harriers sign Hargreaves following Thompson exit

  28-08-2026 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kidderminster Harriers sign Cameron Hargreaves following fellow midfielder Seb Thompson's departure.
  
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• Call for £1.5m to finish city regeneration scheme

  28-08-2026 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The contractor is asking for an extra £1.5m to cover extra costs in order to finish the project.
  
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• 'Significant flooding' prompts fire crew call outs

  27-08-2026 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heavy rain creates problems for residents, with flood alerts in place on Thursday across the region.
  
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• Play rained off for day at Edgbaston, Derby & Worcester

  27-08-2026 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  No play is possible on the first day of the latest round of County Championship matches at Edgbaston, Derby and Worcester.
  
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• Suspected fly-tipped debris leaves biker injured

  27-08-2026 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The biker has suffered serious injuries but is now recovering, police say.
  
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• 'Inspirational' FTD brothers given freedom of town

  27-08-2026 12:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordan and Cian Adams are awarded the honour for their 'extraordinary courage' the council says.
  
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• Impact of drought 'can be seen along River Severn'

  27-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One Worcestershire fisherman said water levels were probably the lowest he had seen.
  
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• 'Seeing fires destroying homes was like history repeating itself'

  27-08-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  London residents who lost homes in 2022 say lessons were not learnt before the huge Stourbridge fire.
  
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• Author leads region's tributes to Dolly Parton

  26-08-2026 16:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Suzan Holder, who wrote a Parton tribute act novel, says the real Dolly was "an enormous presence".
  
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• Drug dealer who threw stash into garden jailed

  26-08-2026 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lawrence Cardoso, 20, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to possessing drugs with intent to supply.
  
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• 'Perfect site' for new high school is up for sale

  26-08-2026 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillors say the land would be a good location for a secondary school.
  
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• Scouts boss charged over missing Canada trip funds

  26-08-2026 12:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Scouts' trip to Canada is no longer going ahead after money was taken from a charity account.
  
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• Hot weather means more wine, says vineyard

  26-08-2026 07:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Owners say the hot weather has resulted in more grapes being harvested for local wine.
  
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• Families' 'turmoil' as fire devastation sinks in

  26-08-2026 07:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two homes were destroyed and others badly damaged as fire swept through a road in Pershore on 13 August.
  
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• Child rapist with hundreds of abuse images of same girl jailed for 21 years

  25-08-2026 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordan Richards, who committed his crimes in Carmarthenshire, was described by the judge as “cruel and isolating”.
  
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• Arson investigators 'aware of online fire trend'

  25-08-2026 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There have been several suspected arson attacks in rural Herefordshire in recent weeks, police say.
  
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• Teddy appeal for orphaned kittens

  25-08-2026 13:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Birmingham RSPCA branch in Frankley Green say teddies provide comfort to orphaned kittens.
  
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• Committee to decide on 'eyesore' housing plan

  25-08-2026 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Developer Barratt Homes has said its plan is "landscape-led and complements the existing area".
  
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• Anxiety for traders over market's relocation

  25-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Several say they are not happy with being moved to the Cornmarket, in Worcester, from September.
  
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• From saddle to paddle for woman with spine injury

  25-08-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Saffron Cresswell is preparing for the event two years after a fall left her paralysed.
  
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• Man jailed for abusing teen he 'preyed on' over Snapchat

  24-08-2026 17:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liam Bunton was sentenced to four years in prison by Worcester Crown Court.
  
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• Worcestershire sign Sussex batter Thomas

  24-08-2026 15:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Worcestershire sign former England Under-19 batter George Thomas on a two-year deal.
  
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• 'Magical day' as bikini song used in health demo

  24-08-2026 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ashleigh Harley describes the live performance and crowds of supporters in London as "magical"
  
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