A teenage boy who collected a range of potentially lethal weapons and researched planning terrorism attacks has been sentenced. The 15-year-old boy - who cannot be named due to his age - was arrested last November as part of an operation led by Counter Terrorism...
Police have seized four dogs from an address in Herefordshire. From West Mercia Police: “Leominster safer neighbourhood team carried out a warrant this week at a property in Leominster which was believed to have unregistered XL Bully type dogs living at the address....
A Police cordon is in place following an incident overnight in Hereford. The cordon is in place on Widemarsh Street, between Wickes and Station Approach. Hereford Police (West Mercia Police) shared the following update: “Widemarsh Street in Hereford is closed this...
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of suspected drug dealing after being stopped by police in Leominster in the early hours of this morning (Friday 29 August). Officers in a marked car approached a vehicle they spotted entering the Co-op car park that...
edYOUcate, a newly established and pioneering provider of animal care education based in Worcestershire, is proud to announce its selection as a finalist in the 2025 Animal Star Awards. This esteemed recognition celebrates individuals and organisations that...
The UK’s fourth largest supermarket reiterates its commitment to “never to be beaten on pay” From Monday 1st September, over 28,000 Aldi hourly paid store colleagues across the UK will receive a bigger than expected pay rise as the supermarket reinforces its...
Two men from Birmingham have admitted their part in a shooting in Gloucester which is understood to have been a case of mistaken identity. Simeon Bernard, aged 39 and of Knightwick Crescent, and 42-year-old Darren Atkins, of Hastings Road pleaded guilty to offences on...
A major route is blocked this morning following a vehicle fire. The A470 is currently closed in both directions between Bronllys and Brecon due to a vehicle fire. Police and fire crews are currently at the scene. A lorry is understood to be on fire. Motorists...
Community groups and organisations across Herefordshire and the Wye Valley will be running activities to celebrate wildlife, explore our rivers and landscapes, raise awareness of climate change, and take local action for a more sustainable future. Following on from...
Tenbury Wells Fire Station has provided an update following a fire at a popular pub on the Shropshire / Herefordshire border on Thursday. From Tenbury Wells Fire Station: “We were called at approximately 16:10 on Thursday to a fire in the cellar of The Salwey Arms at...
Police and Council aware of planned protest on Saturday. Gloucester City Council is aware of planned protests scheduled to take place during the day on Saturday outside a hotel on the outskirts of the city which is currently housing asylum seekers placed by the Home...
Thousands of children will be protected against chickenpox for the first time in England through a new vaccination programme that will keep kids in school and parents in work while also saving the NHS vital funds. From January next year, GP practises will offer...
More than £680,000 is set to be spent on Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade work at Herefordshire Council’s Plough Lane Offices. According to council documents, a decision has been approved for the following: ‘To award a contract to Melcon Hereford Ltd to carry out...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after items were stolen from graves in a church yard. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “It has been reported to the Police that some pottery plant pots, containing begonias and lobelia, have been stolen off of graves...
The owners of a pub on the Shropshire / Herefordshire border have provided an update following a fire this afternoon. A post shared on The Salwey Arms Facebook page this evening said: Important Update: Dear valued community, As many of you may already know, we...
West Mercia Police officers were left shocked after a routine traffic stop turned out to be far from ordinary. From West Mercia Roads Policing: Our Roads Policing Officers enforce across Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire 24/7. Over the past week officers...
Do you recognise this person? Officers are appealing to identify the person in the image as it is thought they could help with enquiries into a criminal damage incident. Around 4am on Friday 8 August a car was damaged which was parked on Baysham Street in Hereford....
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital following an incident in Herefordshire this morning. Emergency services were called to Ross-on-Wye this morning. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your Herefordshire: “We were called to reports of an RTC...
An amusement park that is popular with Herefordshire families is to close for the final time this autumn. In a post on social media, the owners of Coney Beach in Porthcawl said: “It is with heavy hearts we would like to share with you personally that this season at...
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Lidl GB has announced that it will increase its pay for hourly paid colleagues. Marking the fifth pay rise in two years, the latest announcement will bring the business’s investment in pay to over £70m. Entry-level pay will increase from £12.75 to £13.00 nationally,...
From West Mercia Police: Officers would like to speak to these two men as they believe they can with their enquiries into theft from a car that was parked at Astwood Crematorium, Astwood Road in Worcester. Between 4pm and 5pm on Sunday afternoon (24 August) a car was...
A Herefordshire medical centre has issued an important message to patients this morning. Kington Medical Practice issued the following message on Facebook this morning: “We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines this morning. “Our team...
Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. Alert will sound at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. Test comes as the government publishes a Resilience Action Plan with new steps to secure the country...
From The National Lottery: The big prizes below have either not been claimed, or have not yet been validated and paid. We hope a lucky player comes forward in time but if a valid claim is not received within 180 days (around 6 months) of the draw date, the prize and...
A rare opportunity to own a unique Station House on the outskirts of the popular village of Luston. Price - £575,000 Nestled within the rural Herefordshire landscape with no near neighbours and your own private 'train spotting' platform. Once the private station for...
From Network Rail: Network Rail Wales and Borders will be undertaking essential engineering works across key sections of the railway between Hereford, Newport, and Shrewsbury from Saturday 6 September to Monday 8 September, and again the following weekend (13 and 14...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to an incident in Herefordshire on Tuesday. From Hereford Fire Station: “We were called for a re inspection following a field fire earlier today near Much Dewchurch. “Small pockets of fire identified and...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with serious injuries in Shropshire on Sunday (24 August). From West Mercia Police: Around 3:30pm we received a report of a man being found next to his bicycle on the A488 between Clun and Lydham. The...
The power of ten! Local firm Autopack celebrates ten-fold expansion and sets sights on continued growth Hereford firm Autopack has marked a tenfold growth in turnover over the last five years – and is...
A member of the public has spotted what they believe to be a ‘big cat’ when walking in a Herefordshire village. In a post on social media, Peter said: “Walked along the river path at Breinton earlier (Sunday). “Got to a quiet part not far from the church and both...
Motorists are being warned to expect major disruption, with a major route closed for 33 weeks from September. Worcestershire County Council is warning that the A449 (Wells Road) into Malvern will be closed from 8th September 2025 to 24th April 2026. Information shared...
A number of fire crews have been tackling a large wildfire overnight, with flames seen from miles around. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews have been tackling the wildfire since Sunday afternoon in the Cefn Pennar Mountain Ash area. A spokesperson for South...
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to Hereford's 1-0 loss at Radcliffe in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybarBRW-FUQ
Your Herefordshire has been made aware of a concerning incident that is reported to have occurred in Hereford on Sunday evening. A member of the public contacted us and said: “This evening (Sunday), while walking with my sister near Westfaling Street, we encountered a...
Motorists are being warned to expect major disruption, with a major route closed for 33 weeks from September. Worcestershire County Council is warning that the A449 (Wells Road) into Malvern will be closed from 8th September 2025 to 24th April 2026. Information shared...
Criminals will be barred from pubs, concerts and sports matches under new sentencing powers unveiled by the Government today (Sunday 24 August) as part of its Plan for Change. Judges will be able to curtail offenders’ freedoms with driving limits, travel...
From Network Rail: Network Rail Wales and Borders will be undertaking essential engineering works across key sections of the railway between Hereford, Newport, and Shrewsbury from Saturday 6 September to Monday 8 September, and again the following weekend (13 and 14...
A local resident has taken to social media to share information about a concerning incident that occurred in Herefordshire overnight. In a post on Voice of Ledbury, the local resident said: “I just wanted to raise some awareness about an incident that took place last...
Two Bedroom Mid Terrace Property | Off Road Parking | Low Maintenance Garden | Conservatory | Well-Presented Accommodation Price - £195,000 Located in the popular neighbourhood of Belmont, situated south of the City Centre. Belmont offers an variety of amenities...
Residents in the Whitecross area of Hereford will be soon breathing a sigh of relief due to the gull population leaving for warmer climates. Hereford and particularly the Whitecross area of the city has seen a big rise in the gull population the past few years. Gulls...
Herefordshire Council has today confirmed that it has awarded a contract worth more than £8 million to Tilbury Douglas for the demolition and rebuild of Peterchurch Primary School. Council documents shared this afternoon state the following: “To award a Design and...
From Bromyard Fire Station: The Large Animal Rescue team from Bromyard, working alongside our colleagues from Pershore Fire Station, were called out yesterday morning to rescue a horse that had slipped down an embankment into a very wet, boggy ditch. Due to the steep...
Two women have waived their right to anonymity and encouraged other victims and survivors of rape to seek support. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: The man who raped them, 23-year-old Michael Brown was jailed for two counts of rape after he admitted the offences...
Mid-Terrace House in Popular Belmont location | 2 Off-road parking spaces | Neutral décor throughout | Two bedrooms with built-in storage | Enclosed rear garden with patio and lawn | Close to local amenities and transport links | Sold with no onward chain Price -...
An earthquake has been recorded near the Herefordshire border with Wales, the British Geological Survey has confirmed. The small quake was recorded in the Llangynidr area of Powys, near Abergavenny. According to the British Geological Survey, the quake measured 1.3...
Co-op Funeralcare reveals the UK’s top funeral songs from the last 12 months, with ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ and ‘My Way’ taking the overall top two spots. Tina Turner’s ‘The Best’ and Westlife’s ‘You Raise Me Up’ re-enter the overall top 10 list this year, replacing...
From Hereford Cathedral: Broomsticks at the ready… Tickets will be on sale on Tuesday 26 August at 10am. Wizards, witches and muggles of all ages are invited to join us at Hereford Cathedral on Thursday 25 September and celebrate Harry Potter Book...
The Log Yard in Hereford has recently raised £2,261.23 for St Michael's Hospice, this was accumulated due to the company making a £1 donation to St Michaels Hospice for every log and kindling net sold in the shop from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. Owner Simon...
With Ross Regatta around the corner, local firm Haigh Environmental is teaming up with Ross Rowing Club to raise awareness of the issue of water pollution, and the concrete solutions that can be deployed to tackle it. As highlighted by local MP Jesse Norman and...