Fire crews were called to a fire and chemical leak at a Hereford factory yesterday.
Firefighters from Hereford and Leominster were sent to Special Metals Wiggin on Holmer Road.
They extinguished the fire and dealt with a small chemical leak which was contained and was not involved in the fire.
Social landlord plans staff cuts
One of Herefordshire’s largest social landlords is consulting with staff on cutting a number of jobs.
Lake View Nursery to receive a special award for supporting children's health
Staff at Lake View Nursery are celebrating their achievement of becoming the first early years provider in Herefordshire to gain the 'Healthy Tots' public health accreditation.
Herefordshire Council reveals six more roadworks closures
Herefordshire Council has revealed six more roads in the county that are to be repaired – and how much this will cost.
County’s top spots for sewage spills named
Pollution from sewage treatment works into Herefordshire’s vulnerable waterways rose for the second year running last year.
Herefordshire primary school places announced
Parents in Herefordshire join those across England today (Wednesday 16 April 2025) with finding out which primary school their child will be attending in September 2025.
Get ready to walk this May and enjoy the 'Walk This May Challenge'
Take the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle with the 'Walk This May Challenge', organised by Herefordshire's local Wellbeing Walks groups and Worcestershire Health Walks.
New EV charging points planned for Hereford, Leominster and Kington
Residents are being contacted about the first batch of public on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints being installed by Wenea in collaboration with Herefordshire Council.
Non-farmers win fight to remove rule from house
A Herefordshire couple have won a planning battle to have the agricultural occupancy condition removed from their house.
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