A FAMILY from Herefordshire believe that their pet dog has survived a case of a flesh-eating disease. The Wolf family from Bailey Lane End near Ross-on-Wye want to raise awareness of Alabama rot, which has caused many dog owners to lose their pets
THE news about our rivers continues to get worse. The Lugg and Wye were downgraded to ‘unfavourable declining’ last May, by Natural England. Environment Minister Therese Coffey promised that an action plan for the Wye was on its way last August
IT is 10 years ago since one of the world's greatest minds enjoyed the champagne lifestyle at a Hereford wine bar. Stephen Hawking, author of A Brief History of Time, popped into Saxtys to enjoy a champagne tasting event – and also sampled the
A PUB near Herefordshire's famous Westons cider mill has been put on the market. The Slip Tavern, in Much Marcle, is on the market (leasehold), with commercial agents Sidney Phillips, for £15,000. The agents said the "renowned Herefordshire
A HEREFORDSHIRE woman is calling for tougher restrictions on trading and owning dangerous wild animals. For the past 15 years, Lindsay McKenna has run Wildside Exotic Rescue, a not-for-profit community interest company near Ross-on-Wye. Hundreds
THERE is no better way to end the week than by indulging in a Sunday roast with family or friends. We have rounded up a one-stop list for locals and visitors to Herefordshire looking for the best pubs and restaurants serving a delicious Sunday
STAFF at two of the county's care homes are celebrating after being named as one of the best in the region. Hazlehurst Nursing Home and Whitchurch House, which are both near Ross-on-Wye, were selected by carehome.co.uk as a top 20 care home in
THE recent debate on the merits of our local MP Jesse Norman is timely, as a leaflet came through the door today setting out his undoubted achievements for Herefordshire. Mr Norman is, however, a Conservative who for fourteen years has supported
FOLLOWING on from Gavin McEwan’s excellent report regarding the reintroduction of a western bypass, I have other questions and opinions which soon-to-be voters might like to also consider (Revived western bypass: what are the pros and cons? April 4
I am appealing directly to superintendent Sue Thomas, head of our local police team, and to police and crime commissioner John Campion. Hereford city streets are increasingly becoming a race track for souped-up cars and motorcycles, particularly
Plans have been put forward to turn a disused building in a Herefordshire town into four flats. Manbro Developments, a Herefordshire firm specialising in repurposing older buildings, proposes to convert the two-storey 38 Rowberry Street in Bromyard
HEREFORDSHIRE pubs, restaurants and takeaways have been handed new ratings in the latest round of food hygiene inspections. And one pub has been told that major improvement is needed, while a restaurant has also been told that improvement is necessary
