A man has died following a collision on Monday (20 October) and officers are appealing for information. Emergency services were called to the B4072 Stroud Road in Gloucester around 4.30pm with a report of a collision involving a black Ford Fiesta and a blue Suzuki...
Radnor Hills, one of the UK’s leading soft drinks manufacturers, has unveiled a new collaboration with Disney. To celebrate the live-action reimagining of their 2002 animated classic Disney Lilo & Stitch, Radnor Fruits...
Joy and Pride as St Thomas Cantilupe CE School Praised in Glowing Inspection There were many smiles at St Thomas Cantilupe Church of England Primary School this week after the school received a SIAMS report describing it as...
If you’re looking for a job over the festive season, then Tesco wants to hear from you. This year the supermarket is recruiting more than 28,500 temporary Colleagues across the UK to help customers during the busy Christmas period. The...
A man has died following a fatal collision in Cirencester yesterday evening (Friday 17 October). Emergency services were called to the A429 Bristol Road, near the Waitrose store, at around 9.45pm following a report of a collision involving the driver of a lorry and a...
Murder investigation launched by Police. From Gwent Police: We've launched a murder investigation following a report that a man had received serious injuries at an address in Riverside Drive, Blaenavon in the early hours of Friday 17 October. A 47-year-old man from...
A man has died following a single vehicle collision which happened near Witcombe this afternoon (Thursday 16 October). Emergency services were called at around 2.30pm with a report of a collision involving a tractor on the A417 Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe,...
Police have issued a renewed appeal for information a year after a body was found at a Powys reservoir. Following 12 months of enquiries, Dyfed-Powys Police has not yet been able to identify the man who was found dead at Claerwen Reservoir in the Elan Valley. As the...
Hereford’s Darkest Secret is About to Be Unsealed This Halloween — and AI Has Helped Bring It to Life This Halloween, two of Hereford’s best-known venues are joining forces to create something the city has never seen before — blending local legend, immersive theatre,...
Transport for Wales is running extra trains to ensure the ‘Red Wall’ can get to and from the capital for the World Cup qualifier fixture against Belgium. Thousands of Welsh football supporters are set to travel Cardiff City Stadium on Monday, 13 October 2025, with...
Photo Credit: Peter Lowbridge After months of anticipation, cult burger brand The Beefy Boys have officially opened their brand-new Oxford restaurant at Westgate Oxford, following a buzzing soft launch period and an exciting VIP launch party on Friday 3rdOctober. The...
Lidl GB has today announced a £250m investment in cutting prices of everyday items, helping shoppers save even more in the run-up to Christmas. Lidl is committed to providing customers with great quality at the lowest possible prices. That’s why the discounter has...
Prices reduced by an average of 6% across a host of categories including Core Grocery, Household, Non-Edible and Free From – with some prices dropping by over 30% Asda has announced a major round of price reductions today, cutting the cost of 956 everyday...
An 80-year-old man from Tewkesbury has been found guilty of child sexual abuse offences which he committed around 30 years ago. A jury found Michael Thomas Davies guilty of the charges following a four-day trial at Gloucester Crown Court. The court heard that Davies...
A man has been sentenced for his involvement in a case involving 1,800 exotic animals - one of the biggest exotics operations the RSPCA has investigated. The case - known as Operation Herald - followed warrants which were executed by West Mercia Police at four...
An unfurnished two bedroom mid terrace house on the south eastern side of the city. The property has gas central heating, double glazing, downstairs cloakroom, garage, and enclosed garden to rear. Price - £920 pcm Ground Floor Hall:Recess for hanging coats, radiator,...
Morrisons is making its Christmas delivery slots available to book earlier than last year to help ease any of the big shop stress by planning ahead. Delivery Pass holders will be able to secure their slots from 1st October, giving them plenty of time to ensure their...
Police firearms officers were called to a property with a ‘large and unhappy dog’ after officers attended to arrest a wanted man. From West Mercia Police: “There was a large Police presence in Powick this morning when a man wanted on warrant for failure to appear at...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Upper Affcot, Shropshire yesterday (3 October) The collision occurred at around 4.50pm, on the A49 close to the Upper Affcot junction, and involved a pedestrian and a white Hyundai car. A woman in her...
A Herefordshire school is closed today due to a sickness bug that has affected a number of staff and children. In an update on the Herefordshire Council school closures portal, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School said: “Unfortunately the school is closed today...
From Dobbies: 29 Nov - 24 Dec | £10.50- £12.50 per dog depending on location Come along to our Santa Paws experience this year, take part in our festive sniff-ari, meet the big man himself and every good pup will receive a special gift from...
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in a village. From West Mercia Police: We are appealing to the Suckley community for information following a burglary at a residential property on Suckley Road. The burglary took place overnight...
“This is one of the most horrendous things I have ever seen, not only in my career but my life,” these are the words of Detective Constable Daniel Bushell following the sentencing of a man who attacked an eight-month-old baby while they slept. Shane Heighway, of...
With over 25,000 runners expected to arrive in Cardiff ahead of the Half marathon on Sunday 5 October, TfW is putting on additional train services to help people get to and from the event on time and stress-free. Those heading into Cardiff will benefit from earlier...
Fancy getting away from the Rat Race? Dreaming of a new adventure? Flint and Cook are proud to partner with Forestry England to offer the most wonderful opportunity to live in isolation amongst the wilderness of rural Herefordshire at Warren House. An...
Seven men have been given prison sentences totalling 174 years after a GMP investigation into the non-recent grooming of two vulnerable girls in Rochdale. After a jury convicted them in June of 50 child sexual offences, the men have faced long-awaited justice for...
October has delivered an extra special surprise for two Premium Bonds holders who are each celebrating a £1 million tax-free prize. This month there were more than six million Premium Bonds prizes worth over £399 million won by Bond holders. The first...
A man has been arrested following a suspected kidnapping in Worcester this evening (Tuesday 30 September). At around 7.18pm officers were called to Hazel Close following reports that a man appeared to have been forced into a white van. Officers attended the scene, and...
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 31-year-old man was found dead inside a property in Stourport. Officers were called to an address on Oak Apple Close around 9.50am yesterday morning (Monday 29 September). Sadly, a 31-year-old man was found...
Police are appealing for the victim of a robbery in Maisemore near Gloucester earlier this month to come forward. A member of the public reported that they had seen an unknown man approach a cyclist before knocking him off his bike and putting him into a headlock. The...
There are reports of a significant police presence in a residential area of Herefordshire this morning. According to reports, a property in the Winslow Road area of Bromyard is cordoned off by officers. Police are said to be at the scene. Local residents have reported...
Police are investigating after a man was injured during a robbery in Worcester yesterday. The robbery occurred at around 3.40pm in an alleyway which links Windermere Drive to the Sainsburys Car Park in Blackpole. A man, in his 30s, was taken to hospital by air...
Officers are appealing for a dog owner to come forward after her dogs attacked a woman and her pet. It was reported that a woman was walking through Kilcot Woods in Newent when two Border Collies which were not on leads approached and tried to attack her dog. The...
Leading agricultural supplier StowAg is set to open its fourth retail store and will be marking the occasion with a week of celebrations and events for the local farming community. The store, located on the A4103 in Herefordshire, will officially open...
Worcestershire’s own edYOUcate has been crowned Best Educational Pet-Related Business at the prestigious Animal Star Awards 2025, cementing its reputation as a pioneering leader in animal care education. The Animal Star Awards celebrate individuals and organisations...
There will be a change to opening hours at Household Waste and Recycling Centres in Herefordshire from 1st October. Due to entering autumn and winter, reduced opening hours will be in place until late in the Spring, at Household Waste and Recycling Centres across...
Significant emergency service presence in the Rotherwas area of Hereford this morning. A Police helicopter has been circling over the Rotherwas area since around 3.45am this morning, with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews also seen near the River...
An investigation has been launched after a teenager was stabbed in Whittington, Worcestershire yesterday evening (Sunday 21 September). The incident happened at around 7.40pm in a park near Mayfield. The victim, a 14-year-old girl, was taken to hospital with injuries...
Herefordshire's Aaron Walker was the winner at yesterdays GT Open event in Barcelona. Walker is a successful British GT3 Racing driver, currently competing with the team GetSpeed in a Mercedes-AMG GT3. The young driver, who began in karting, is in a strong position...
A FITNESS programme for young people across Herefordshire and Worcestershire has been shortlisted for an award. The School Fitness Festival, a collaboration between Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire, The Academy Programme and British Weightlifting, has been...
From West Midlands Police: We are aware of reports that we are investigating a child for viewing a social media post. This is completely incorrect. We are investigating after a complaint from a member of the public that a fake social media account had been created in...
Oulton Park, Cheshire – 13-09-25 Local motorcycle road racing team Wallop Racing secured major success last weekend at Oulton Park in the North Gloucester Road Race Championship. Rider Will Jones clinched the National 600 title on his Kawasaki ZX6R, with a round still...
A man has been charged with drug dealing offences in Hereford and appeared in court today (Friday 19 September). David Smithson, 36, of Shorthill Caravan Site, Kidderminster was charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin - cocaine and being concerned in the...
A 39-year-old man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a police officer with intent to resist or prevent arrest. Justin Francis, of Chequers Road, Gloucester was charged overnight in connection with an incident on Silverstone Walk, Gloucester at...
Police are appealing for information after dogs attacked and killed a deer in Stroud earlier this month. It was reported that two dogs, a tan Lurcher and small black Terrier, had chased and attacked the deer within a private woodland in Hazelwood, Minchinhampton. This...
A Herefordshire cafe has confirmed that it will be closed today (Friday 19th September) and Monday (22nd September) due flooding. A post shared by The Living Room on Commercial Road in Hereford said: “To all our valued customers. “Please note we will be closed...
A Herefordshire fish and chip shop has confirmed that it will be closed until next year. From Audreys Fish Bar in Ross-on-Wye: “We have some news! “As many of you may know, Sharon has been through the wars this year and in true style now has to have an operation that...
A man from the Forest of Dean has been jailed after attacking another man with a knife in a Gloucester flat on Christmas Eve last year (2024). Daniel Mann, aged 22, and of Leominster Road, Dymock, was sentenced when he appeared at Gloucester Crown Court yesterday...
After five years of distinguished service as Chief Executive of Herefordshire Council, Paul Walker has announced that he will step down from the role in March 2026. Paul Walker, who joined Herefordshire in May 2021, said: After 43 years in public service,...
A man from Hereford who raped an underage girl he befriended on social media has today (Thursday 18 September) been sentenced to four years and three months. Scott Chapman, 24, of Hereford, was convicted at Worcester Crown Court of one count of rape of a girl aged 13...