Hereford's County Hospital ended walk-in urgent eye care on 3 November. Twelve Herefordshire opticians now see urgent cases free if you phone first.
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Community
Herefordshire's Safe Places Can Now Be Found on a Free Phone App
Herefordshire Mencap's Safe Places, the shops and venues where anyone who feels frightened can ask for help, are now on the free imabi Travel Guardian map.
Christmas
Where to Buy a Real Christmas Tree Near Hereford, Straight From the Field
We checked four places to buy a real Christmas tree near Hereford, from Dinmore Hill to Coddington, for 2026 dates, hours and prices. Updated November 2026.
Apprenticeships
Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards Nominations Close 27 Nov
Nominations for the 2027 Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards close at noon on 27 November. Three categories are new, and winners are named on 9 February.
Missing
Kington Man Missing: Police Release CCTV of Roger, 59
West Mercia Police have released CCTV of Roger Midgley, 59, missing from Kington and not seen since 26 October. If you see him, call 999 and quote 00119_i_05112026.
Planning
Herefordshire Seeks Land for 500-Home Estates by 10 Dec
Herefordshire Council wants land for estates of 500 homes or more, offered by 10 December, to meet a 27,260-home target. What qualifies and what comes next.
Veterans
Herefordshire Veterans Sought for Brunel Blast Injury Study
Two anonymous online surveys ask veterans about blast, head injury and Gulf War illness, and a blood study wants 150 men. Both links checked November 2026.
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Farming
Monkhall Farm: Ross Farmer, 25, Gets 25-Year Duchy Lease
Harry Davies, 25, of Hopes Ash Farm, Ross, takes the Duchy of Cornwall's 900-acre Monkhall Farm at Callow on its first regenerative tenancy, for 25 years.
Christmas
Ice Rinks Near Hereford: Eight Worth the Drive This Winter
We checked eight ice rinks near Hereford, from IceQuest in Malvern to Gloucester Quays and Cardiff Castle, for dates and prices. Updated November 2026.
Christmas
Christmas Shopping in Hereford and Ledbury: 17 Independents Worth the Trip
We checked 17 independent shops in Hereford, Ledbury and Ross, from Mike Gell's jewellery to Hay Wines, for hours and what they sell. Updated November 2026.
Roads
Herefordshire Gritting: Which 600 Miles of Road Get Salted
Herefordshire's 17 gritters treat about 600 miles of road, 30% of the network, usually by 7.30am. Who grits the A49, grit bin refills and the icy road number.
Herefordshire Council
Shire Hall Library: Board Wants £2.34m Moved Elsewhere
The Stronger Hereford Board wants £2.34m pulled from the Shire Hall library. The council says it decides, and is pressing on with new designs and a mezzanine.
Christmas
Ledbury Christmas Lights 2026: Sunday 22 November
Ledbury's 2026 Christmas lights switch-on is set for Sunday 22 November on the High Street. The programme is not out yet; last year's ran noon to 5.30pm.