Hereford Racecourse hosts its latest card of the Jumps season on Saturday with a competitive seven-race card on offer for punters heading to the track. Racing gets underway at 1.42pm with a handicap hurdle for conditional jockeys over the three miles and a...
St Teilo’s historic churchyard in Llantilio Pertholey — near the Herefordshire border in Monmouthshire — has been a place of remembrance, reflection and community heritage for generations. Today, it is at risk. Severe storm damage caused by Storm Claudia in November...
Emergency services called to an incident on a rural road. From West Mercia Police (Malvern Hills Police): “Conditions on our rural roads can change quickly, testing even the most capable of drivers. “Officers from the Martley & Tenbury Safer Neighbourhood...
3-year-old Eleanor diagnosed with Leukaemia after feeling ill for a few months. Mia, her daughter Eleanor and their family have had their lives turned upside down after Eleanor was diagnosed with B-ALL Leukaemia. Mia’s friend has set up a Just Giving page to support...
West Mercia Police responded to reports of disorder in Hereford overnight — with a number of people arrested. From West Mercia Police Dog Section: PD Fende Praised After Assisting Officers During Disorder in Hereford. In the early hours of Saturday morning,...
Morrisons is proud to announce all accessible toilets in its supermarkets, across England, Scotland and Wales are now stoma-friendly. The initiative aims to support independence, dignity and comfort for people living with a stoma and has been rolled out following...
Transport for Wales (TfW) will trial a new post match crowd management approach for the upcoming Six Nations fixture aimed at improving the match day experience for fans and prepare for major works at Cardiff Central. Wales take on Italy in the final home game of this...
Newport men jailed for west Wales golf club burglaries Two men have been jailed after targeting two west Wales golf clubs in back-to-back burglary hits. Mikael Bourkhari, aged 45, and Simon Dickey, aged 38 – both from Newport, South Wales - both pleaded guilty to...
Jack O’Sullivan, who was 22 at the time he went missing, went missing following a night out at a house party in the Hotwells area of Bristol on Saturday 2 March 2024. Speaking on the second anniversary of his disappearance, Assistant Chief Constable Joanne Hall said:...
A doctor who exploited patients by sexually assaulting them and secretly filming them during routine examinations has been sentenced to six years in prison. Dr Timothy Girling, 55, of West Molesey, Surrey, carried out intimate physical examinations at at a...
A man was arrested on Tuesday evening following a Police chase in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Around 9.40pm yesterday evening (3 March) a car failed to stop for police and was later found abandoned in a field near Vernon Williams Close. ...
Trade restrictions on conifer trees have been lifted across seven English counties today (Wednesday 4 March) after a review that concluded the tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis no longer meets the criteria for quarantine pest status. Demarcated areas in...
Three people have been arrested as part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into suspected National Security Act offences. The men [A-C] were arrested on Wednesday, 4 March on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, contrary to section 3 of...
A man has been found responsible for causing the death of his partner during a collision following a street race. Sophie Brimble, then aged 20, from Crickhowell died at the scene of a collision in King Street, Brynmawr, in the early hours of 26 July 2017. She was...
A Herefordshire petrol station has issued an important message to customers, with fuel prices set to increase, starting with a 4p per litre increase in the price of diesel from tomorrow (Wednesday). The following message was posted by Griffiths Garage in Leintwardine...
An abuser who suggested it was a ‘playfight’ that broke his partner’s neck, leaving her paralysed and in need of round the clock care, has been jailed for grievous bodily harm. Landscape gardener, Robert Easom, 57, was jailed for 16 years plus a four-year extended...
Police have arrested a man after another man was stabbed in Alum Rock (Birmingham) this afternoon (Tues). From West Midlands Police: We were called to Bridge Road just after at 12.06pm following reports another man had been seriously injured. Firearms officers were...
A Hereford cafe has issued an important message to customers — with a temporary closure in place. Dough, based on Union Street in Hereford, shared the following message on social media on Monday. “Due to some essential maintenance, we will be closing over the next few...
Three members of a car key burglary gang who targeted vehicles across the Midlands have been sentenced to a total of nearly 24 years at a court hearing on Friday (27 February). Kian Davies, 25, and Connor O’Keefe-Clancey, 21, who are already in prison, and Ethan...
Two arrested in connection with drug supply in Hereford. From West Mercia Police: Two people have been arrested this morning (Monday 2 March) following a drugs warrant in the Grafton area of Hereford. Executed by Hereford Proactive CID, officers were supported on the...
Welsh Water has issued an important message for thousands of customers living in the Leominster area and surrounding villages. From Welsh Water: To make sure we supply customers with a first-class water service for our customers, we're investing around £5 million to...
One man has died following a road traffic collision, involving one motorbike, yesterday afternoon (Sunday). West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.32pm to the A454 in Shropshire and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance to the...
Millions of commuters across the country are now benefiting from a freeze on rail fares for the first time in 30 years, helping with the cost of living and supporting economic growth. From this week, regulated rail fares across England have been frozen, meaning...
Latest from the Foreign Office: British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can register their presence to receive direct updates from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). You should continue to follow...
Welsh Water has issued an important message for thousands of customers living in the Leominster area and surrounding villages. From Welsh Water: To make sure we supply customers with a first-class water service for our customers, we're investing around £5 million to...
Bromyard Town Football Club have issued a club statement following reports they played an ineligible player in the 2-1 victory over Wellington in the Herefordshire FA County Challenge Cup Quarter Final on Wednesday evening. A statement from Bromyard Town Football Club...
Tyler, age 15, has been missing from Worcester since Tuesday evening (24 February). He was last seen on Randwick Close, near the alley which leads to Sainsbury’s on Windermere Drive, at around 7pm. He’s described as a white, 5’11” tall, brown hair with a side parting...
Emirates has provided an important update for travellers following recent airstrikes in the Middle East. From Emirates: Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on...
An Exclusive Collection of Three Bespoke, Architect Designed Detached Homes, privately positioned in sought-after Broomy Hill, with panoramic views across the Waterworks Museum and Model Railway, on the outskirts of Hereford city. Set discreetly into the hillside less...
Police received a report of a road traffic collision on the B4293 between the villages of Itton and Devauden in Monmouthshire at around 5.55pm on Thursday 26 February. Officers attended alongside the Welsh Ambulance Service regarding a collision that involved two...
Officers are investigating a serious assault, which took place on Elgar Avenue and Martin Close in Malvern last night (Thursday 26 February). Police were called at around 9.20pm to reports that a man, in his 50s, had sustained a head injury. He was taken to hospital...
A flood alert has been issued on the Upper Teme — with further rain expected over the next 24-48 hours. From the Environment Agency: Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations...
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in a garage in Worcester. Emergency services attended an address on Surman Street around 6am this morning (Thursday 26 February) following the report of a garage on fire. The body of a man was...
Aldi has strengthened its position as the UK’s highest-paying supermarket, announcing pay rates that set a new benchmark for the grocery sector. From 1st April 2026, Store Assistants will earn £13.50 per hour nationally and £14.88 inside the M25. These rates rise...
A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of the murder of a five-month-old baby. Thomas Morgan, 29, had earlier pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jensen-Lee Dougal at home — which took place while Jensen-Lee’s mother was in work on March 31, 2024. However, on...
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in a hotel in Tenerife. Russell Watts, 63, was found dead in his hotel room at the Hotel Catalonia Punta Del Rey in the Candelaria area of the Spanish island on Saturday 10 January. A 56-year-old...
A body has been found during the search for a missing person. From West Mercia Police: “Sadly, a body was found earlier today (Wednesday 25 February) in the search for a missing 84-year-old man who was last seen at Weir Meadow Holiday Park in Evesham. “Whilst formal...
A man convicted of killing a nine-year-old girl in Boston has been sentenced to a minimum term of 25 years. Deividas Skebas stood trial at Lincoln Crown Court earlier this month after he stabbed Lilia Valutyte outside of her mother’s shop on the 28 July 2022....
A man has died following a two-vehicle collision yesterday (Tuesday 24 February). Emergency services were called to the A40 near Dowdeswell in Gloucestershire at around 3.40pm following a report of a collision involving a Mini Cooper and a BMW 5 Series. The driver of...
Morrisons is committing over £1.6 billion to British agriculture and food production in 2026, underlining its position as British farming’s single biggest direct supermarket customer. The commitment will continue to support a series of multi-year partnerships...
A West Mercia Police officer who was viciously attacked and beaten while on duty in Hereford has today (Friday 20 February) spoken about the ordeal that left him with severe physical injuries and long-term mental health issues. SEE VIDEO:...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC Manager Aaron Downes spoke to Your Herefordshire about what's been a whirlwind week for the new man at the helm at Edgar Street. After the departure of Paul Caddis on the 11th February and a 5-1 defeat at Southport last Saturday, the former...
36-year-old Carwyn Phillips, from Merthyr Tydfil, car was spotted on Cyfarthfa Retail Park Roundabout by PC Saunders who was aware of the vehicle due to Phillips being wanted for an unrelated offence. On Thursday January 8, 2025, whilst on patrol PC Saunders,...
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Pershore Lane near Worcester. Around 4.35pm on Saturday (14 February), two cars travelling in opposite directions collided on the A4538 at Spetchley. The two vehicles involved were a Vauxhall Corsa...
A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your Herefordshire: “We were called by the police to reports of a stabbing on Whitecross Road in Hereford at 8.20pm on Friday 13th February. “One...
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirm that a man was rescued from the River Wye on Friday evening. A spokesperson told Your Herefordshire: “We were called by the fire service to reports of a patient in the river near Villa Street, Hunderton in Hereford at 4.52pm on...
Police received a report of a road traffic collision on the A4042 in Cwmbran at around 12.25pm on Thursday 12 February. Officers attended alongside the Welsh Ambulance Service regarding a collision that involved three cars and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a...
Two men have been given life sentences and a third jailed for their parts in a foiled terrorist plot intended to target the Jewish community in Greater Manchester. Earlier today (Friday 13 February 2026), the following sentences were passed at Preston Crown Court:...
Lidl GB has announced a further £29m investment in colleague pay, which will – once again - make it the highest paying UK supermarket. The changes will benefit all 35,000 colleagues, salaried and hourly paid, across the country. Today’s news marks the seventh pay rise...
Co-op is recalling Co-op Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. The product has been incorrectly packed with Dauphinoise potatoes. Allergen(s): Milk This product contains milk making it...