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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Plans have been submitted to Herefordshire Council by MS Heghoyan Properties to build 10 eco-friendly homes in Kington. Consultants working on the scheme say the mews-style cottages are intended to appeal to younger couples and families who will appreciate the sustainable nature of the design and construction and not need the space of a large, traditional three-or-four-bedroom house. They say the use of new and modular construction technologies would ensure the energy used by houses is kept to an absolute minimum while providing modern, comfortable and high-quality...

SIX floods alerts are still in force across Herefordshire and nearby areas as the county feels the impact of heavy rain and snow. The Environment Agency has said flooding is possibly in a number of areas in and around Herefordshire, telling people to be prepared. While the level of the river Wye through Herefordshire is falling, the agency is still warning there is a risk of flooding. The Environment Agency said: "River Levels at the Hay-on-Wye, Bredwardine, Belmont, Old Wye Bridge, Mordiford and Ross-on-Wye river gauges are now falling. However, the risk of flooding remains. "We ...

A YELLOW weather warning for rain could have "significant impacts" for Herefordshire, the Environment Agency has said. The Met Office's yellow warning is in place across southern parts of England and Wales, including Herefordshire, on Wednesday and into Thursday morning. Forecasters said heavy rainfall may lead to flooding in places and disruption to travel, with a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded. The Met Office also warned that where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services, and spray and flooding could lea...

A YELLOW weather warning for rain could have "significant impacts" for Herefordshire, the Environment Agency has said. The Met Office's yellow warning is in place across southern parts of England and Wales, including Herefordshire, on Wednesday and into Thursday morning. Forecasters said heavy rainfall may lead to flooding in places and disruption to travel, with a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded. The Met Office also warned that where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services, and spray and flooding could lea...