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BBC News
4 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Hereford city's £2m flood prevention scheme approved
A £2m flood prevention scheme that will enable the construction of up to 400 new homes in a city has been approved. Herefordshire Council's planning committee gave the green light to use government funding to install attenuation ponds along the Widemarsh Brook around Merton Meadow in officer Heather Carlisle told councillors there were no outstanding technical objections to the plan and there was "sufficient spare capacity" to accommodate the parking spaces lost to the Polly Andrews said that "given the recent history of flooding in the city, any flood alleviation measures should be welcomed". Councillor Robert Highfield suggested a wetland in the middle of the city would be "spectacular and almost unique" and could become an attraction in its own right, making access to it an Matthew Engel noted that it was "already impossible" to park in the area after 07:30 said the scheme's impact on parking could negatively impact Hereford Football Club. But Ms Carlisle said the club's financial viability was "not a material planning consideration", as the club premises were not affected. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus put on a loved-up display in latest social media snaps as singer enjoys first UK summer at her £6m country pile
Elizabeth Hurley and put on a loved up display as the US singer continued to enjoy his first UK summer at her £6m country pile on Wednesday. The British actress, 60, and Achy Breaky Heart crooner, 63, who went public with their romance in April, beamed in snaps after discovering a tortoise on their travels. Elizabeth looked effortlessly stylish with flawless make-up and chic accessories as she leaned into Billy, who sported a cowboy hat. Taking to Instagram, she revealed one image showed them finding the reptile in the singer's Tennessee garden earlier this year, while the second saw them coming across another near her Herefordshire home. Elizabeth captioned the post: 'Oh my… pic 1 is a tortoise we found in the garden in Tennessee at Easter … and pic 2 is one we just found one in Herefordshire! All hail!'. Famous friends and fans were quick to gush over the images, with Elizabeth's son Damian, 23, showing his approval for the romance with a string of love heart emojis. She revealed one image showed them finding the reptile in the singer's Tennessee garden earlier this year, while the second saw them coming across another in the English countryside. Since the couple announced their romance, things have only gone from strength to strength, with Billy recently dubbing Liz the 'love of his life'. Earlier this week the father of famed singer Miley Cyrus shared a snap of himself posing in a pair of reflective sunglasses while playing the guitar after flying across the pond for the Bedazzled's star's birthday. He looked incredible relaxed in the photograph as he was surrounded by the sun-soaked English countryside. Alongside his post he penned: 'Happy Sunday y'all. Loving my first English summer'. After tagging Elizabeth in the caption, she commented: 'Happy days' under the post. The pair's relationship began following his divorce from Firerose - and his third marriage. He had met Elizabeth on set of the 2022 movie Christmas In Paradise and as he was navigating through the split, he received a message from Liz. 'I felt like, "Wow, can life get any harder? Can it get any tougher?" For me, at a certain point it was like, you can't get knocked down any flatter than laying on your back when life is kicking you. And in this moment... a friend reached out.' Famous friends and fans were quick to gush over the images, with Elizabeth's son Damian, 23, showing his approval for the romance with a string of love heart emojis Earlier this week Billy shared a snap of himself posing in a pair of reflective sunglasses while playing the guitar after flying across the pond for the Bedazzled's star's birthday Billy then tried to recall the contents of the message and explained she had said, 'Hey, it looks like life might be a little bit tough and just wanted you to know I'm in your corner; you've got a friend in your corner.' When he first received the text, the performer revealed that at first he didn't know who the message was from. 'So, I text back, I go, "Who is this?" And it's like, "Elizabeth Hurley." Of all the people to reach out to me in that second that maybe I needed most… this friend who made me laugh.' He later gushed that the actress is 'a great human being' and also 'impressively brilliant.' 'She reminds me a lot of Dolly Parton. She's a very smart businesswoman. If you can laugh together, you can make it through everything.' The star also reflected on how he has also gotten close to his girlfriend's son Damian as well. 'It's great that God brought them into my life when he did. It's just a good thing. It's been a long time since I've been this happy.' Miley's mum Tish Cyrus was previously married to Billy from 1993 until their divorce was finalized in 2023. Billy shares daughter Miley as well as Noah, 25, and Braison, 31, with Tish. He also became stepfather to her other two children from a previous relationship: Brandi, 38, and Trace, 36. He is also dad to son Christopher, 33, whom he welcomed with ex Kristen Luckey. Liz lives in her £6million 13-bedroom estate in Herefordshire with son Damian, who she welcomed with the late Steve Bing. The sprawling Georgian estate, which is Elizabeth's main home, also boasts five bathrooms and its own lake. She has owned Donnington Hall since 2012 that she bought with her then-fiance, Shane Warne who passed away in March 2022. While it is not clear when Elizabeth and Billy exactly started dating, they have known each other for a number of years, having both starred in 2022's Christmas in Paradise.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Meteor shower to dazzle over county this week
A DAZZLING display of meteors will be visible in Herefordshire this week. Known as the Delta Aquariid meteor shower, it will begin on Wednesday, July 30, and it is expected that up to 25 meteors an hour could be visible. So, where are the best Herefordshire locations to view the meteors? The best conditions needed are a clear view, minimal light pollution, safety, and good planning – so hopefully the weather is good with no thick clouds! Here are a few spots you could head to: Lugg Meadows and Bartestree Just outside Hereford, the village hall in Bartestree is a good observation site for stargazing, especially eclipses, meaning it should be perfect for capturing meteors. The Herefordshire Astronomical Society has the location as one of its observing sites. Lugg Meadow is also a great place to view the eclipse because it is a large and open space. Other locations the society lists are Fownhope Recreation Field and the National Trust property Berrington Hall near Leominster. Symonds Yat Rock and Little Doward Woods The Wye Valley as a national landscape is beautiful with its scenic views, so why not a great place for eclipse viewing? Sweeping views from Symonds Yat Rock make it ideal and just along the Wye crossing, Biblins Bridge, is Little Doward Woods. The Iron Age fort is an open space, but do be prepared for a walk. Hay Bluff and Black Mountain Right on the border with Powys, at 703.6 metres high, again this does require good fitness to climb to the trig point. Alternatively, just inside the Welsh border, the lane below Hay Bluff (or on top of the summit) is also ideal as a wild, open Brecon Beacons space. Arthur's Stone Arthur's Stone is a great lookout spot to the Black Mountains in the Golden Valley. For over 5,000 years, the stone has seen many solar eclipses, so why not some meteors! Parking in the layby adjacent to the stone is the best place to get to the ancient monument. Garway Hill A 360-degree view into Wales, Garway Hill has plenty of paths, lanes, and bridleways to get to the top. It is a wild, open hill with grazing ponies, the best countryside to view the meteors. Hergest Ridge One of the best sections of the Offa's Dyke Path, Hergest Ridge above Kington is an ancient earthwork and suggested maps have even suggested an old 'race course'. The Monkey Puzzle Trees at the top are an outlier for a spot which is iconic for a walk. It's another wild and open spot to view the skies above you. Croft Ambrey Farm and forestry tracks leading away from the National Trust property Croft Castle, will give you the chance to summit Croft Ambrey Fort. Excavations found the fort to be in use from the 6th century BC up to AD 48. The location, set upon the Mortimer Trail, is a great walk to the top at around 300 metres above sea level. Around a mile to the top, open views across the Marches and into the Shropshire Hills make this a good place for the list.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Hoptonheath mother in mortuary row seeks meeting with minister
A mother, who is fighting to create a new law after she was unable to see her son's body for 10 days after his death, has called for a meeting with the government. Rachel Baker's son, Joe died in a crash aged 20 while travelling to his Royal Navy base in Yeovilton, Somerset, in November his death, Mrs Baker was told by Somerset NHS Trust that they only gave next of kin access "under exceptional circumstances".In response to a letter from her MP, a minister said they were not looking currently to change the law over the issue. Mrs Baker has been campaigning to create Joe's Law, to give families immediate access to their loved ones after their Baker, from Hoptonheath on the Shropshire-Herefordshire border, was shocked to be denied access to her son's body immediately after his death in 2023. His body was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital mortuary, run by the trust, who said they could not give her access until directed to by the coroner. They also apologised and said communication was not that, in response to a letter from Mrs Baker's MP, Stuart Anderson, Health and Social Care minister Baroness Gillian Merron said there was "no current work" looking into the legislative changes. Mrs Baker said she was "disappointed but not deterred" by the response. "I know that what I'm trying to implement is not going to happen overnight," she said. "But, at the same time, my goal remains the same. "We don't want any other mothers or fathers - or families for that matter - to have to endure what we endured so I would very much like to meet with the minister face-to-face."In the letter, Baroness Merron said the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) was responsible for reviewing standards at mortuaries. "Departmental officials are grateful to Mrs Baker for highlighting this issue," she said. "I know this response may be disappointing to Mrs Baker and her family but please be assured that the HTA works to help mortuaries to improve the standard of care they provide so that deceased people are treated with the utmost dignity and respect." Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Elizabeth Hurley's romance with Billy Ray Cyrus hots up as he spends his first UK summer at her £6m country pile
has revealed he is spending his first UK summer with his new beau Elizabeth Hurley in her £6million lavish country estate in Herefordshire. The Achy Breaky Heart singer, 63, went public with her romance to the British actress. 60, in April. And since their romance has grown from strength to strength as he has recently dubbed her the 'love of his life' and is now spending the summer with her after flying across the pond for her birthday. Taking to Instagram, the father of famed singer Miley Cyrus shared a snap of himself posing in a pair of reflective sunglasses while playing the guitar. He looked incredible relaxed in the photograph as he was surrounded by the sun-soaked English countryside. Alongside his post he penned: 'Happy Sunday y'all. Loving my first English summer'. Taking to Instagram, the father of famed singer Miley Cyrus shared a snap of himself posing in a pair of reflective sunglasses while playing the guitar at her home After tagging Elizabeth in the caption, she commented: 'Happy days' under the post. The pair's relationship began following his divorce from Firerose - and his third marriage. He had met Elizabeth on set of the 2022 movie Christmas In Paradise and as he was navigating through the split, he received a message from Liz. 'I felt like, "Wow, can life get any harder? Can it get any tougher?" For me, at a certain point it was like, you can't get knocked down any flatter than laying on your back when life is kicking you. And in this moment... a friend reached out.' Billy then tried to recall the contents of the message and explained she had said, 'Hey, it looks like life might be a little bit tough and just wanted you to know I'm in your corner; you've got a friend in your corner.' When he first received the text, the performer revealed that at first he didn't know who the message was from. 'So, I text back, I go, "Who is this?" And it's like, "Elizabeth Hurley." Of all the people to reach out to me in that second that maybe I needed most… this friend who made me laugh.' He later gushed that the actress is 'a great human being' and also 'impressively brilliant.' 'She reminds me a lot of Dolly Parton. She's a very smart businesswoman. If you can laugh together, you can make it through everything.' The star also reflected on how he has also gotten close to his girlfriend's son Damian as well. 'It's great that God brought them into my life when he did. It's just a good thing. It's been a long time since I've been this happy.' Miley's mum Tish Cyrus was previously married to Billy from 1993 until their divorce was finalized in 2023. Billy shares daughter Miley as well as Noah, 25, and Braison, 31, with Tish. He also became stepfather to her other two children from a previous relationship: Brandi, 38, and Trace, 36. He is also dad to son Christopher, 33, whom he welcomed with ex Kristen Luckey. Liz lives in her £6million 13-bedroom estate in Herefordshire with son Damian, who she welcomed with the late Steve Bing. The sprawling Georgian estate, which is Elizabeth's main home, also boasts five bathrooms and its own lake. She has owned Donnington Hall since 2012 that she bought with her then-fiance, Shane Warne who passed away in March 2022. While it is not clear when Elizabeth and Billy exactly started dating, they have known each other for a number of years, having both starred in 2022's Christmas in Paradise.
