Lakefest 2026: Suprise appearence during Bez DJ Set
Happy Mondays star Bez was joined on stage by EMF’s James Atkin during a DJ...
Lakefest 2026: Feast of flavours
LakeFest 2026 is serving up a huge range of food for festivalgoers this weekend. Independent...
Lakefest 2026: DJ set from Chuckle Brother Paul
Chuckle Brothers star Paul Chuckle took to the stage at Lakefest on Friday. The...
Cost to reopen popular foot bridge revealed
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Reopening a popular Wye Valley footbridge will cost...
Lakefest launches luxury upgrades
Lakefest organisers have unveiled a range of upgraded accommodation and hospitality options ahead of this...
Cathedral schools form partnership
Three of the region’s oldest schools have formed a new partnership called the Three Choirs...
Council calls for Three Counties or Mercia devolution option to be kept on the table
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A Gloucestershire council is calling for the option...
‘Shires’ authority plan to boost growth between Birmingham and Bristol
By Phil Wilkinson-Jones – Local Democracy Reporter Talks have been held between council leaders in...
Gloucester to Hereford rail link calls welcomed
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Calls for a new rail link between Gloucester...
Narrow decision on plan to reinstate railway
By Gavin McEwan – Local Democracy Reporter Herefordshire chiefs have narrowly voted to move forward...
Bananarama announced as Sunday headliners for Lakefest 2026
Lakefest has today announced that pop icons Bananarama will headline Sunday night at next year’s...
Campaigners back call to reopen Hereford–Ross–Gloucester rail line
By Gavin McEwan – Local Democracy Reporter A national campaign group has voiced support for...
The Charlatans announced as third headliner for Lakefest 2026
Lakefest has confirmed its third major headliner for 2026 — and as many fans had...
Step into the Viking world at Herefordshire’s free family activity day
Families can step back in time at a special Viking Activity Day taking place in...
Man in his 70s rescued from River Wye in early morning operation
A man in his 70s was rescued from the River Wye by fire crews in...
A449 closure will ‘dramatically’ impact businesses
By Phil Wilkinson Jones – Local Democracy Reporter The closure of the A449 will “dramatically”...
Newent, Ross and Ledbury’s The Daffodil Line which defied bus cuts puts on hourly service
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Grassroots bus service set up two years ago...
Three Choirs Festival attracts over 2,000 visitors per day across 8 days
The Three Choirs Festival returned to Hereford in 2025, welcoming audiences to celebrate the world’s...
Appeal to identify witnesses of dangerous driving incident
Police are investigating a report of dangerous driving are appealing for motorists who may have...
Missing man could be in Forest of Dean
Officers from West Mercia Police have released new information to help with the search for...