Letters

Reader's letter

The Duke of Edinburgh arrives in Herefordshire on October 1

I'm so disappointed by these small-minded Herefordshire people

We DEMAND action over this festering Herefordshire problem!

We DEMAND action over this festering Herefordshire problem!

Reader's letter

We DEMAND action over this festering Herefordshire problem!

John Price caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to the river Lugg in Kingsland. Image: Richard Stanton

John Price caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to the river Lugg in Kingsland. Image: Richard Stanton

Reader's letter

Arrogance of this Herefordshire farmer is jaw-dropping

The layout of the proposed estate, the field it will occupy, and one of the house designs

The layout of the proposed estate, the field it will occupy, and one of the house designs

Reader's letter

Planning and development

These homes should NOT be built in this Herefordshire spot!

A recent picture of the river Lugg at Kingsland, which John Price carried out works on

A recent picture of the river Lugg at Kingsland, which John Price carried out works on

Reader's letter

This is how Herefordshire river looks after jailed farmer's work!

John Price, Kingsland, Herefordshire

John Price, Kingsland, Herefordshire

Reader's letter

Herefordshire farmer John Price should get a medal!

A plan of the Barons Cross estate, and Persimmon regional managing director Lee Hawker

A plan of the Barons Cross estate, and Persimmon regional managing director Lee Hawker

Reader's letter

Planning and development

Why should these Herefordshire people by punished like this?

One of the moss air filters being installed in Hereford

One of the moss air filters being installed in Hereford

Reader's letter

Local government

How rare to hear such a heartfelt apology!

Herefordshire farmers can't just carry on like this!

Herefordshire farmers can't just carry on like this!

Reader's letter

Herefordshire farmers can't just carry on like this!

An overgrown sign in Pembridge in September last year.

An overgrown sign in Pembridge in September last year.

Reader's letter

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Herefordshire has found a new way of snaring unwary drivers

Bodenham Lake. Photo: Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

Bodenham Lake. Photo: Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

Reader's letter

These entitled Herefordshire people are just mind-boggling

This Herefordshire road is the WORST I have ever seen!

This Herefordshire road is the WORST I have ever seen!

Reader's letter

This Herefordshire road is the WORST I have ever seen!

Why these Herefordshire chiefs should squirm with guilt

Why these Herefordshire chiefs should squirm with guilt

Reader's letter

Local government

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Why these Herefordshire chiefs should squirm with guilt

We'll leave Herefordshire if these potholes aren't fixed!

We'll leave Herefordshire if these potholes aren't fixed!

Reader's letter

Local government

We'll leave Herefordshire if these potholes aren't fixed!

New homes are being built on the edge of Clehonger

New homes are being built on the edge of Clehonger

Reader's letter

Local government

'Public danger' in Herefordshire village needs to be fenced off

Do we really want these changes to bin collections in Herefordshire?

Do we really want these changes to bin collections in Herefordshire?

Reader's letter

Local government

Do we really want these changes to bin collections in Herefordshire?

These overpaid Herefordshire staff should have their wages cut!

These overpaid Herefordshire staff should have their wages cut!

Reader's letter

Local government

These overpaid Herefordshire staff should have their wages cut!

Was it safe for me to have to walk home from hospital in pyjamas?

Was it safe for me to have to walk home from hospital in pyjamas?

Reader's letter

Was it safe for me to have to walk home from hospital in pyjamas?

Could someone tell me what this MP actually does for Herefordshire?

Could someone tell me what this MP actually does for Herefordshire?

Reader's letter

National government

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Could someone tell me what this MP actually does for Herefordshire?

No ambulance available after my husband collapsed in Herefordshire

No ambulance available after my husband collapsed in Herefordshire

Reader's letter

No ambulance available after my husband collapsed in Herefordshire

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford County Hospital

Reader's letter

Hereford hospital is not efficient or sensible

Ledbury's hanging flowers are usually in pride of place

Ledbury's hanging flowers are usually in pride of place

Reader's letter

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Herefordshire town's flowers were a waste of money

River Lugg farmer John Price should be freed immediately!

River Lugg farmer John Price should be freed immediately!

Reader's letter

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River Lugg farmer John Price should be freed immediately!

The 21-strong Conservative group on Herefordshire Council, now led by Councillor Jonathan Lester

The 21-strong Conservative group on Herefordshire Council, now led by Councillor Jonathan Lester

Reader's letter

Local government

This childish backbiting in Herefordshire is frankly boring

Farmer John Price was jailed for 12 months for his work to the river Lugg in Herefordshire

Farmer John Price was jailed for 12 months for his work to the river Lugg in Herefordshire

Reader's letter

Herefordshire farmer John Price really did deserve to go to jail

Judge who jailed Herefordshire farmer 'should hang his head in shame'

Judge who jailed Herefordshire farmer 'should hang his head in shame'

Reader's letter

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Judge who jailed Herefordshire farmer 'should hang his head in shame'

Herefordshire farmer 'deserves every day' of prison sentence

Herefordshire farmer 'deserves every day' of prison sentence

Reader's letter

Herefordshire farmer 'deserves every day' of prison sentence

New houses for Hereford will bring little benefit, one reader says

New houses for Hereford will bring little benefit, one reader says

Reader's letter

Planning and development

17,000 new homes will bring even more traffic and no benefits

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, onboard a Border Force vessel, following a small boat incident in the Channel.

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, onboard a Border Force vessel, following a small boat incident in the Channel.

Reader's letter

National government

It's absurd to say asylum seekers shouldn't be housed in Hereford hotel

Anti-hunt campaigners at the Ledbury Hunt Boxing Day meet. Picture: Harold Sparrey

Anti-hunt campaigners at the Ledbury Hunt Boxing Day meet. Picture: Harold Sparrey

Reader's letter

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Hunting is old-fashioned and barbaric and needs to be banned now

Hereford's history must be celebrated says Jan Tucker

Hereford's history must be celebrated says Jan Tucker

Reader's letter

Herefordshire history must be celebrated after hoard find

An aerial view of Herefordshire. Picture: DronePics.Wales, CC-BY 4.0 licence

An aerial view of Herefordshire. Picture: DronePics.Wales, CC-BY 4.0 licence

Reader's letter

Local government

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Errors in Herefordshire housing plan

A great number of Hereford taxi drivers will fail the proposed vehicle test..

A great number of Hereford taxi drivers will fail the proposed vehicle test..

Reader's letter

Local government

I am elderly and disabled – don't destroy Hereford taxis

Two glasses of Bulmers cider

Two glasses of Bulmers cider

Reader's letter

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Herefordshire farming has spawned businesses for generations

Prime Minister Boris Johnson with Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas meeting NATO troops after a joint press conference at the Tapa Army Base in Tallinn, Estonia. Picture date: Tuesday March 1, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Ukraine. Photo

Prime Minister Boris Johnson with Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas meeting NATO troops after a joint press conference at the Tapa Army Base in Tallinn, Estonia. Picture date: Tuesday March 1, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Ukraine. Photo

Reader's letter

Local government

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Do Herefordshire's Green councillors want out of NATO?

Herefordshire Council Shop Local card

Herefordshire Council Shop Local card

Reader's letter

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Are Herefordshire Shop Local cards being used in supermarkets?

Reader's letter

6

Fears of a 'hotter' bird flu strain hitting Herefordshire

The Great Western Way in Hereford

The Great Western Way in Hereford

Reader's letter

10

Magical walk through Hereford

How the bridge would look across the river for the Hereford bypass

How the bridge would look across the river for the Hereford bypass

Reader's letter

Local government

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I won't be happy if taxes are used for Hereford Bypass

Traffic backed up to Mayberry Avenue on Ross Road, Hereford

Traffic backed up to Mayberry Avenue on Ross Road, Hereford

Reader's letter

Local government

'Hereford bypass is essential to ease congestion'

Reader's letter

56

Benefit payments should be increased

River Wye at Brockweir. Picture: Sue Lane

River Wye at Brockweir. Picture: Sue Lane

Reader's letter

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Why was River Wye allowed to be polluted?

People use their cars to go shopping, among other things, says our letter writer. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

People use their cars to go shopping, among other things, says our letter writer. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Reader's letter

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Shoppers can't rely on bikes or buses in to Hereford

Use Hereford Racecourse for a park-and-ride scheme, our letter writer suggests

Use Hereford Racecourse for a park-and-ride scheme, our letter writer suggests

Reader's letter

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Use Hereford Racecourse as a park-and-ride

Could premium products such at Hereford beef be threatened by a trade deal with Australia?

Could premium products such at Hereford beef be threatened by a trade deal with Australia?

Reader's letter

6

Australian trade deal could hurt Herefordshire farmers

Increasing car parking charges in Herefordshire at a stroke is foolish, says our letter writer

Increasing car parking charges in Herefordshire at a stroke is foolish, says our letter writer

Reader's letter

Local government

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Increasing Hereford parking charges at a stroke is foolish

Embargoed to 0001 Thursday September 21..File photo dated 29/1/2017 of Coins and a five pound and ten pound banknotes and cards in a wallet. Britain could face a new

Embargoed to 0001 Thursday September 21..File photo dated 29/1/2017 of Coins and a five pound and ten pound banknotes and cards in a wallet. Britain could face a new

Reader's letter

Thank you, my Herefordshire hero postie!

Letter writer denies having 'bus-passenger perceptions' of Hereford's Newton Farm

Letter writer denies having 'bus-passenger perceptions' of Hereford's Newton Farm

Reader's letter

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I've lived in poverty so I know what I'm talking about

Michael Peet's stunning drone picture captures the area around the river Lugg, Lugg Bridge and quarry in Herefordshire as the sun sets on a summer evening.

Michael Peet's stunning drone picture captures the area around the river Lugg, Lugg Bridge and quarry in Herefordshire as the sun sets on a summer evening.

Reader's letter

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Single word that aimed to weaken Herefordshire pollution rules

Wildflower verges like this one can boost biodiversity and pollination.

Wildflower verges like this one can boost biodiversity and pollination.

Reader's letter

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We need more joined up thinking in Herefordshire to let wildlife flourish

SWEET: Hereford cattle, mother and calf at Urswick captured by Julie Sharp

SWEET: Hereford cattle, mother and calf at Urswick captured by Julie Sharp

Reader's letter

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Let's keep herd immunity for our beloved Herefords

Extinction Rebellion protesters in Hereford

Extinction Rebellion protesters in Hereford

Reader's letter

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Impact of climate change in Hereford still unclear

Demolition of the last flats on the Newton Farm. Inset, Amelia Washbourne.

Demolition of the last flats on the Newton Farm. Inset, Amelia Washbourne.

Reader's letter

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Why I will continue to campaign for a Newton Farm community centre

Cathy Monkley blocked Broad Street in Hereford as part of a protest

Cathy Monkley blocked Broad Street in Hereford as part of a protest

Reader's letter

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Hereford protest highlights need for change