A man has been found guilty of neglecting 84 dogs and two cats who were living in ‘appalling’ conditions at a house in South Yorkshire. Nine RSPCA officers, accompanied by the police and the local authority, were involved in removing the animals, mainly springer...
Extra train services and increased capacity have been added to key rail routes into Cardiff on Sunday 4 October, as Transport for Wales (TfW) prepares to welcome thousands of runners and football fans to the city. Cardiff is expected to welcome over 27,500 runners and...
Tesco has revealed its Christmas delivery slot dates for 2026 with a record 60,000 more slots than last year, which will be available to book more than a month before the big day. The retailer is also reminding customers to sign up for a Delivery Saver plan to...
Bomb disposal team called to property and residents evacuated following arrest of a man. From Avon & Somerset Police: As part of an ongoing investigation into fraud offences, officers arrested a man, aged 70, on suspicion of fraud by false representation in Becket...
Farm shop and farm park to close permanently at the end of this month A popular farm shop and farm park is to close permanently from the end of this month. In an announcement on social media — Top Barn Farm Shop and Farm Park in Holt Heath in Worcestershire...
Bomb disposal team called to property and residents evacuated following arrest of a man. From Avon & Somerset Police: As part of an ongoing investigation into fraud offences, officers arrested a man, aged 70, on suspicion of fraud by false representation in Becket...
DON’T BIN IT… REPAIR IT! Local DJ Matt Healey recently had a problem with a disco light, so instead of giving up on it, he popped along to the Repair Café at Holy TrinityChurch on Whitecross Road, Hereford. And guess what? There are friendly local repairers there who...
An investigation has been launched following the tragic discovery of a baby’s body in Bangor. Extensive searches are ongoing to locate the mother who has not yet been identified. We were contacted by a member of the public reporting the discovery of the body of a...
Three people have been arrested following an incident at the weekend in which a police car was attacked in Stourport. The incident happened around 1pm on Saturday (26 September) on Linden Avenue when officers reported that two men wearing balaclavas and riding a black...
The Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into an incident reported close to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Sunday 27 September is continuing. From Counter Terrorism Police: Specially trained CTP investigators have been examining the scene overnight and have...
A man has been found guilty of murder following the death of a fellow inmate at HMP Stoke Heath last year. Jonathan Alcide, 36, was convicted of the murder of Neil Ashby following a two-week trial at Stafford Crown Court. The court heard that on Tuesday 1 July at...
Police are appealing for a teenage girl to come forward after it was reported a man sexually assaulted her in Gloucester yesterday (Sunday 27 September). It was reported that an unknown man had touched two girls on the waist and bottom without their consent. This took...
British pop rock icons McFly have been announced as the first headliner for Live at Ludlow Castle 2027 following another sell-out summer which saw 50,000 attendees visit the historic grounds of the beloved Shropshire landmark across two weekends,...
Can you help Police to find Mark Brown who went missing from Bewdley this morning (Sunday 27 September). From West Mercia Police: The 61-year-old is described as a white man, of slim build, around 5ft 8ins to 5ft 10 ins tall with white hair. He was last seen wearing a...
Major incident declared and a number of properties evacuated as army called in following arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the explosives act. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: A number of properties are currently being evacuated in the Whelford...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision between a car and a cyclist in Worcester on Friday night (Friday 25 September). The collision occurred at around 10.15pm on the A4440 Swinesherd Way involving a white Suzuki Swift and a man on a pedal...
Major incident declared and a number of properties evacuated as army called in following arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the explosives act. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: A number of properties are currently being evacuated in the Whelford...
Asda is helping customers save at the pumps with the return of its popular fuel saving offer for Rewards users. Customers who spend £40 or more in a single in-store transaction between 23rd September and 14th October will receive a 5p-per-litre fuel coupon in their...
People who lose a loved one or experience the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, will gain new rights to take time off work under major changes confirmed by the Government today (Tuesday 22 September). Ministers will introduce a new right to bereavement leave, from April...
Police are appealing for any witnesses, and anyone who may have dashcam footage, following a fatal road traffic collision in Doncaster over the weekend. Around 11am on Sunday (13 September), we were called to reports of a multiple vehicle collision on White Rose Way,...
Police are concerned for the welfare of 14-year-old Ashton. He was last seen on Thursday (10 September) in Spalding. Officers are continuing their search for Ashton, but are now appealing for help to find him. Ashton is approximately 5ft 10ins tall and is believed to...
Morrisons has revealed the highlights of its 2026 Christmas food range, featuring nearly 700 products, including 290 new own-brand items across its Market Street, The Best and The Best Signature ranges, each crafted to help customers celebrate every seasonal occasion....
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager died during a single-vehicle collision near Defford in Worcestershire last night (Saturday 12 September). A blue Volkswagen Polo was travelling along the A4104 from Defford and in the direction of Dunstall around...
Devious sex offender jailed for four years. Relentless efforts from Dyfed-Powys Police officers have seen a dangerous sex offender jailed after a six-year investigation. The investigation started when Thomas Spalding, a 47-year-old from Brecon, exposed himself to an...
30-year-old Mohangopi Tadiboyina was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction. Tadiboyina appeared before Crown Court on Friday September 4 where he was sentenced for one count of attempt to rape a woman and one count of sexual assault. This...
A man from was sentenced to a total of 19 years when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court last Friday (4 September) for non-recent sexual offences. Nigel Moor, 75, admitted to the following when he appeared before Worcester Crown Court on Monday 6 July: - Seven counts...
Major investigation launched after the body of a man was discovered. From Dyfed-Powys Police: “We are in attendance in Glangrwyney Road, near Crickhowell following the discovery of a body of a man at approximately 10.45am today (11/9). “Officers are...
A pedestrian has died following a serious collision on the M42 last night (10 September). Police were called to the westbound carriageway between junction 3 and 2 at around 10.15pm. The pedestrian was struck by a silver Vauxhall Insignia car. He sadly died at the...
A man who subjected a woman to a sustained campaign of abuse, threats and controlling behaviour has been sentenced to almost five years in prison. Ben Matthews, 26, appeared at Worcester Crown Court last Friday (4 September), where he was sentenced to four years and...
A 16-year-old boy has been jailed for a minimum of 16 years after being convicted of murdering a man in the town. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of killing Hamid Erfani following a trial at Bristol Crown Court in July this year....
The Imperial Inn in Hereford is looking for new tenants, with signage now placed on the front of the historic pub. From Stonegate: The Imperial Inn is a historic gem in the heart of Hereford located on the bustling Widemarsh Street known for its independant...
Sainsbury’s has recalled a popular pack of pitted black olives after Listeria monocytogenes was found in the product. The recall affects Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives, sold in 120g packs. Customers are being urged not to eat the...
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a three-month-old child in Great Wyrley. Staffordshire Police said officers were called at around 8.45am on Saturday, September 5, after West Midlands Ambulance Service reported a child in...
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Worcester last week. From West Mercia Police: Pawel Jezierski, of Wylds Lane in Worcester, has been charged with murder. The charge is in relation to the death of a man in Worcester on Tuesday evening...
A man who died following a tragic incident at a level crossing in Lancashire has been named as his family pay tribute to him. British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to a level crossing in Burscough, West Lancashire, following reports at 3.18pm on Saturday...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man has died in a serious collision near Mickleton in the Cotswolds early on Saturday morning (Saturday 5 September). Emergency services were called to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Bakers Hill, between Mickleton...
A woman has been sentenced after admitting to being in charge of an XL bully that killed 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett in Bristol last year. Kelcie Reed, 24, was given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, at Bristol Crown Court today (4 September) having...
Tesco is recalling packs of its Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslawbecause some may contain a different product containing mustard that is not declared on the label. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an Allergy Alert over the recall, warning...
A 16-year-old has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in youth detention after he attacked a teacher while armed with a knife in a classroom. On 5th February this year, the teenager, then aged 15 – who cannot be named for legal reasons – followed the victim...
A reward is being offered by the independent charity Crimestoppers for information that could help locate wanted man Alex Parker. The 27-year-old is wanted in connection with a kidnapping and robbery in November 2021. He has links to Birmingham, Wolverhampton and...
A speeding driver has admitted killing 12-year-old Keaton Slater in a hit-and-run collision in Coventry. Dolars Aleksanders pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in Radford Road on 14 June 2024. Dolars Aleksanders The 23-year-old was driving a BMW and...
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an investigation was launched following the death of a man in Worcester. On Tuesday (1 September) officers were called to an address on Wylds Lane in Worcester shortly after 9pm following reports that a man had been...
Herefordshire Council has condemned an attack on one of its staff in Hereford and is working closely with West Mercia Police following the incident. The officer was attacked in Union Street on Monday, 31 August, and was kicked to the ground and then kicked multiple...
Herefordshire jewellery brand Nudie wins Emerging Jewellery Brand of the Year A Herefordshire jewellery brand that launched to customers just 15 months ago has been named Emerging Jewellery Brand of the Year at one of the UK jewellery industry's national awards. Nudie...
Officers are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was assaulted by a group of teenagers in Tewkesbury on Bank Holiday Monday (31 August). Police were called with a report that a group of teenage boys had assaulted a man in his 90s in the Priors Park area of...
Officers are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen near Telford Central Train Station yesterday evening. Scarlett is described as white, around 5ft 4”, with dark red/ brown hair which was tied up when she was last seen. She has an eyebrow piercing...
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found with serious injuries in Worcester on Tuesday evening (1 September). Officers were called to Wylds Lane in Worcester shortly after 9pm following reports that a man had been found with life threatening...
Hundreds of employers have been named today for failing to pay their staff the minimum wage, as the Government continues its drive to give working people more room to breathe and deliver inclusive growth in every postcode. Around £4 million has been returned to...
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will be visiting customers’ properties in Hereford this month as part of a safety inspection programme. Domestic and small business customers in the HR1 postcode area will receive visits from NGED-approved contractors to...
Herefordshire Council is reminding passengers about several bus service changes taking effect from the end of August and beginning of September, including new journeys in the morning and evening to help people get out and about. This joins several timetable...