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BBC News
19-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hereford bypass plans progress despite opposition
Plans to build the first phase of a bypass around Hereford have passed another milestone – but strong opposition to the scheme county councillor Tracy Bowes asked cabinet member for transport Philip Price at a cabinet meeting how likely it was, given the aim of "de-trunking" the current A49 north of Grafton, that a 60mph road could be built around to the A465 to National Highways standards "for just £35m".Price said construction standards had not changed since the previously approved scheme, "which had approval from National Highways".The procurement strategy for phase one of the bypass was agreed at the cabinet meeting. Cabinet member for finance Pete Stoddart said the phase one strategy would "bring on board a contractor who is able to refine the design and provide a more informed estimate of cost", which will "inform the full business case" for leader of the Independents for Herefordshire Liz Harvey said that "if this really is such a no-brainer decision, then you really should have come up with the evidence to support it".But Liberal Democrat group leader Terry James said: "What there is, is the overwhelming majority of the public who want this to happen and who are sick to death of the shenanigans trying to stop it," he said. Independents for Herefordshire councillor David Hitchiner claimed the authority was now applying "undue haste on getting diggers on the ground".He also said the design for the road approved nine years ago terminates at a four-arm roundabout at the A465, lacking a fifth arm which would form the start of phase two across the river replied: "When we have planning permission for phase two, for which we will have the outline case by next summer, we will know how we will join the two together" – at "a four-arm roundabout that has the capability of expansion".Details of the council's approach to construction procurement and land acquisition, now approved, have not been made public for reasons of commercial news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Biker killed in A465 crash died doing what he loved most
A motorcyclist who died in a crash in Herefordshire was dedicated to making the world just a little bit brighter, his family have said in father-of-four and grandfather-of-six Jimmy Aspinall, 72, was involved in a collision with a car on the A465 near to Allensmore on Aspinall, who co-founded a motorbike club called Whistlestop MCC with his close friends, left this world doing what he loved, his relatives Mercia Police is appealing for witnesses to the crash, between his BMW motorbike and a Citroen C3, in which the car driver, a woman in her sixties, was also seriously injured. "It's a small comfort to know that in his final moments, he was in his element, embracing the freedom of the open road," said his Aspinall, a roofer for more than 40 years, was described as a familiar face across North Wales, known for his hard work, honesty and willingness to help anyone in need."He never took life too seriously - instead, he lived it fully, warmly, and with a heart open to everyone. His joy was infectious, his spirit unstoppable," his family 72-year-old started DJing aged 16, and hosted "countless" Northern Soul nights."Jimmy touched so many lives, through kindness, humour, generosity, and his unwavering dedication to making the world just a little bit brighter," said his family. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
BMW motorcyclist, 70, dies after crash with Citroën in Herefordshire country road
A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a car on a country road. The man was riding a BMW bike on the A465 near Allensmore, south of Hereford, on Saturday, July 12. The motorcyclist came into contact with a Citroën C3 at around 8.40am. READ MORE: Delays continue at Birmingham station as cause of problems revealed The 70-year-old rider was confirmed to have died at the scene. The driver of the Citroën, a woman in her 60s. suffered serious injuries and was taken to Hereford County Hospital. Now West Mercia Police is appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join A spokesperson for the force said: 'Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Herefordshire yesterday morning. 'The collision happened around 8:40am on the A465 near Allensmore, when a BMW motorbike collided with a Citroen C3. 'Sadly, the motorcyclist, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. 'The woman driving the Citroen, a woman in her 60s, was taken to Hereford County Hospital with serious injuries.' Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox The spokesperson continued: 'Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and from drivers who have dashcam footage from around the time it happened. 'Please contact PC Foster by emailing:
BBC News
13-07-2025
- BBC News
Motorcyclist dies in crash on A465 near Allensmore
A man has died after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a crash involving a BMW motorbike and a Citroen C3 happened at about 08:40 BST on Saturday on the A465 near Allensmore, rider, in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene while the car's driver, a woman in her 60s, was taken to hospital with serious Mercia Police is encouraging witnesses to the crash to contact PC Foster by emailing Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Sky News
13-06-2025
- Business
- Sky News
South Wales road finally opens after 23 years of roadworks
A South Wales road has officially been opened, 23 years after roadworks first began. The A465 Heads of the Valleys Road has been described by the Welsh government as one of the UK's "most technically challenging" road projects, in an upgrade programme costing £2bn. The final phase of the dual carriageway to be completed was sections 5 and 6, from Dowlais to Hirwaun. The Welsh government says the final phase of the project has created 2,200 new jobs across the country. Transport secretary Ken Skates said that delivering "better transport" was a "priority". He said the project was "complex" and admitted that it had "not been without its challenges". Skates also acknowledged a project on this scale was "inevitably going to have an impact on local residents" and thanked them for their patience. When it was confirmed in January that the Heads of the Valleys Road would be completed this year, Damien Pearce, owner of Valley Carpets in Pant Industrial Estate, told Sky News road closures had "impacted [the business] massively". But he said the shop was now "more visible" and that the completed road would "definitely" benefit the local area. Sam Rowlands, the Welsh government's shadow transport secretary, said there would be "a huge measure of relief" for "long-suffering residents and businesses". "The project has taken far too long, cost far too much, and it's clear that important lessons need to be learned," he added. But finance secretary and former first minister Mark Drakeford said investing in the project had "created real benefits for local people", including £400m for the local supply chain.
