A man who threw his jumper in a skip as he fled the scene after committing serious offences against women in Liverpool city centre has been jailed after officers found his DNA on the clothing. Shaun Hobson, 25, of Ashford, in Kent, was sentenced today, Friday 2 May,...
There are reports that a man was seen ‘chasing a group of children with an axe’ on Belmont Road in Hereford on Sunday evening. The incident is reported to have occurred at around 9pm on Sunday evening. The reports, shared on social media, received several comments....
Asda’s popular kids eat for £1 café meal deal to drop to just 60p for the month of May, including May half term week. A family with four children can get a hot meal for less than £2.50 Over six million £1 kids café meals sold to date – peaking at 40,000 per week...
A woman has been convicted of manslaughter in relation to the death of a baby. In April 2020, shortly after the start of the Covid 19 lockdown, Melissa Wilband, 28, was living with her two young children, a two-year-old boy and five-month-old baby Lexi. On the...
Hereford Cathedral is home to some of the most historic gardens in the county. Once again, they are pleased to offer Garden Tours this summer to showcase areas of the Cathedral’s grounds which are mostly private. Next tour date - 17th May. The historic Chapter House...
Please see below the current visiting arrangements at Wye Valley NHS Trust. Children and young people are welcome, although it is sensible to avoid bringing very young children into hospitals where possible and this needs to be discussed with ward staff in advance....
PROPERTY TO LET – Redhill, Hereford HR2. £1300.00pcm - AVAILABLE NOW A three bedroom mid terrace property located within the popular area of Redhill, Hereford. The property is situated close to local amenities. The property benefits from gas heating and double glazing...
A mid-terrace house which is offered in good condition throughout. Price - £775pcm The accommodation comprises; open plan living room/kitchen, one double bedroom and a shower room. The property has the benefits of uPVC double glazing, gas heating, allocated parking...
A terraced property situated within a popular residential road with accommodation of entrance hall, sitting room kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. Price - £850pcm To the rear of the property there is an enclosed garden being of low maintenance with patio area,...
A first floor flat with accommodation of entrance hallway, kitchen diner, one double bedroom and bathroom. Price - £650pcm The entrance door opens into hallway with recessed electric trip switches, wall mounted entry system to communal front door, smoke alarm, panel...
Police are appealing for information after a man sustained serious head and facial injuries in an incident in Coleford town centre in the Forest of Dean. Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who heard or saw a disturbance in the vicinity of Market Place...
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a full road closure on the A49 (Holmer Road and Newtown Road) later this month. The closure will be in place on the following nights: Saturday 10th May (9pm-6am) Sunday 11th May (9pm-6am) Saturday 17th May (9pm-6am)...
A Shropshire family has run the TCS London Marathon in memory of a beloved husband and father, who died just days after a terminal brain tumour diagnosis. David Bicker-Caarten 58, from Ashford in Shropshire, died in October 2023 after being diagnosed with four...
Manning Lynda Catherine (Nee Hopkins) from Thomas Close, Hereford, formerly of Garway. Sadly, passed away on 12th April aged 74 years. A much-loved Mum, Nan, and friend to many, that will be dearly missed. The funeral service will take place on Friday...
National Highways have confirmed that they expect work to prevent further rockfall onto the A40 at the border of Herefordshire and Wales to last into 2026. An update from National Highways said: “Following extensive surveys of the area, we’ve now designed a permanent...
Herefordshire Council has provided some important information on road closures in Leominster and Hereford with the May Fair set to arrive. Leominster - 1 May to 3 May inclusive Hereford - 6 May to 8 May inclusive Hereford May Fair Heart-stopping rides, side-shows,...
Wye Valley NHS Trust’s Maternity Triage at Hereford County Hospital is introducing a new telephone system from Tuesday 6th May 2025. The new system will reduce unnecessary wait times and improve patient experience by allowing emergency calls from women, birthing...
A man from Hereford has been stabbed while on holiday in Malta, with at least four people injured in an attack. Police have reported that three British men, aged 31, 36 and 55 were injured in the incident and suffered injuries consistent with that of a bladed object /...
There are reports that a section of the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road is closed this morning (11.50am) due to an incident. The incident has occurred at Cradley. Your Herefordshire understands that the road is currently blocked in both directions. West Mercia Police...
A section of the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) is closed this morning. The closure is in place just after the junction for Clehonger / Madley and Kingstone. It’s unclear at present how long the closure is in place for. Local residents have reported that...
An important notice has been issued on the cycle racks on Broad Street and High Town, ahead of the arrival of the May Fair in Hereford next week. The notice states the following: ‘Please do not leave bikes on this cycle rack as they will be removed on Sunday 4th May...
Google Street View - Image Date - April 2024 Motorists are being advised to expect delays, with gas works set to take place on a busy route in Hereford for two weeks in May. Temporary traffic lights will be in place on Grandstand Road, at the junction with Grosvenor...
Test your skills at creating crazy constructions and superstructures with Lego in the inspiring surroundings of Hereford Cathedral. Enjoy this freestyle Lego session in the South Transept with thousands of bricks and hundreds of mini-figures, learn building...
Heggies new outlet at the Old Market in Hereford is NOW OPEN! With homemade sausage rolls, sandwiches and many other treats, it offers the perfect pitstop for those visiting town and people taking a well earned break from a busy day at work. The pod at the Old Market...
A section of the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) is closed this morning. The closure is in place just after the junction for Clehonger / Madley and Kingstone. It’s unclear at present how long the closure is in place for. Motorists are advised to use an...
Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday weekend? Well the Small Breeds Farm Park in Herefordshire is waiting for you! They’ve also had a number of new arrivals (babies) over recent weeks, so you’ll be overwhelmed by how cute these animals are when you...
Rita Monica Macdonell (nee Gill) born 6th July 1952, passed away after a short illness on 15th April 2025 aged 72 years. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. A small family funeral will take place at 12.15pm at...
Please see below the current visiting arrangements at Wye Valley NHS Trust. Children and young people are welcome, although it is sensible to avoid bringing very young children into hospitals where possible and this needs to be discussed with ward staff in advance....
Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 38th spring edition in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, with more than 600 events over 11 days, 22 May–1 June 2025. Headliners include activists Yulia Navalnaya, Mary Trump, Caroline Darian; actors Jameela Jamil, Michael Sheen,...
Opening next week - Church Street Deli Ice Cream Parlour. The owners of Church Street Deli in Hereford have been working hard over recent weeks and months and are now ready to open their new ice cream parlour on this historic street in Hereford city centre. Using...
An appeal has been launched after two people caused significant damage to a milk vending machine overnight. The incident happened in Ludlow and Whole Moo World, the owners of the vending machine, have shared the following message on social media this morning: “SAD...
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a full road closure on the A49 (Holmer Road and Newtown Road) later this month. The closure will be in place on the following nights: Saturday 10th May (9pm-6am) Sunday 11th May (9pm-6am) Saturday 17th May (9pm-6am)...
A Hereford cafe has launched an ‘all you can eat buffet breakfast’ for a tenner and it’s proving to be extremely popular! The ‘all you can eat buffet breakfast’ is available at Red Barn Cafe in Hereford on a Friday and Saturday. Available from 9am-midday. Adults £10,...
Update (3rd May): West Mercia Police have provided the following update on a search for a missing 50-year-old man from Hereford. “We are continuing our searches to locate Simon who has been missing since Thursday 24 April. It is believed Simon could be in the...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after a vehicle was stolen from a property in Herefordshire. The vehicle was stolen from a property in the Bartestree area of the county. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Police are investigating an incident in your...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after hundreds of pounds worth of items were stolen from a property in Herefordshire. The items were stolen from a property in Fownhope. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “In the days leading up to April 28th, a...
Emergency services are responding to reports of a collision tonight, with a road closure in place. According to Gwent Police, Hereford Road near Abergavenny is closed due to a collision near where the road joins the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road). Motorists are...
Police have confirmed that a boy has sadly died following a fire at an industrial park in Gateshead. From Northumbria Police: Shortly after 8pm yesterday, we received a report of a fire near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead. Emergency...
Police are appealing for information after a man sustained serious head and facial injuries in an incident in Coleford town centre in the Forest of Dean. Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who heard or saw a disturbance in the vicinity of Market Place...
Unauthorised car parking operations near Bristol Airport continue to be investigated and successfully dealt with by North Somerset Council’s enforcement team. Concerns have been raised that nearby fields were being used to park thousands of cars, blighting the...
There was a significant police presence in Hereford city centre on Friday evening. Police have been visiting restaurants and takeaways on Union Street and St Owen Street in Hereford, with partners from other organisations. It’s unclear at present whether any arrests...
We visited Hereford’s new pasta restaurant on Friday evening and we were very impressed with the quality of the food and the welcome we received. After months of sleepless nights for the team behind Mea Via, the doors opened on Thursday and Friday for people to try...
Footwear retailer shoezone reopens its store in Hereford on Saturday, 3rd May. A new space at 12/13 High Town, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2AA offers a bigger selection for customers and an exciting range of new brands. To celebrate the relaunch...
There is a significant police presence in Hereford city centre this evening. Police have been visiting restaurants and takeaways on Union Street and St Owen Street in Hereford, with partners from other organisations. It’s unclear at present whether any arrests have...
Opening next week - Church Street Deli Ice Cream Parlour. Using local dairy scoop ice cream from Rowlestone Farm. Serving - Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Smoothies, Iced Coffees, Iced Teas, Waffles. Plus an additional 34 additional seats for Church Street Deli. We can’t wait...
A police operation is underway at a takeaway on Union Street in Hereford. A number of officers have just entered Sizzler in the city centre. Officers are also stood outside the takeaway outlet. Union Street remains open. More soon.
A Herefordshire woman smashed her fundraising target for a charity that helps those struggling in farming communities after completing the gruelling London Marathon. Ali Parker, whose family farm near Bromyard, finished the 26.2 mile course in just over four hours to...
A Service of Thanksgiving to God for the life of Sir Thomas Dunne was held this afternoon (Friday 2 May) in Hereford Cathedral and was attended by Her Majesty The Queen, who was also representing The King, and representatives for five other Members of the Royal...
There is a significant police presence in Hereford city centre this afternoon. Police have been seen outside Hereford Cathedral and in the Cathedral grounds. A private event is currently taking place with a number of cars parked outside. Your Herefordshire understands...
There is a significant police presence in Hereford city centre this afternoon. Police have been seen outside Hereford Cathedral and in the Cathedral grounds. A private event is currently taking place with a number of cars parked outside. Your Herefordshire understands...