Police have detained a woman following a fatal house fire in Wolverhampton on Friday evening. From West Midlands Police: The woman in her 30s remains in custody this afternoon (Sat) as investigations continue into the blaze in Mason Street at around 8.30pm (Friday)....
A woman has died following a collision in the Forest of Dean earlier this week and police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Police were called at 4.55pm on Wednesday (22 April) with a report of a collision on the A4136...
A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 13-and-a-half years for the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman in her home in Walsall. John Ashby, 32, of no fixed address, was sentenced today (24 April 2026) at Birmingham Crown Court. He...
A man has been sentenced for attempting to murder his wife after pouring hot oil over her and attacking her in their family home. Raju Mollah, 49, was sentenced today (Friday 24 April) at Birmingham Crown Court to 26 years in custody after being found...
HEREFORDSHIRE have named five new faces in their squad for their opening NCCA 50-over clash with Devon at Bovey Tracey on Sunday. And, with captain Luke Tulacz and coach Sean Hooper also at the helm for the first time in a competitive match, it’s clear that the winds...
The United Kingdom and France today signed an agreement to strengthen operations to combat illegal migration in northern France to prevent crossings to the United Kingdom with a significant increase in dedicated human, technological and intelligence resources. Since...
Three men have been convicted of the rape of a woman on Brighton beach in October, 2025. Police received a report on Saturday, 4 October, that a woman in a vulnerable state had been taken to the beach by three men and attacked at around 5am that morning. The victim –...
A sexual predator has been sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple counts of rape and grievous bodily harm through the intentional transmission of HIV. From Northumbria Police: Adam Hall, previously of the Washington area, Tyne and...
By James Townley: Herefordshire racing driver Aaron Walker will be competing in the British GT Championship this season and he will get his 2026 campaign underway this weekend. At just 20 years old, Walker will be back competing in the UK for the first time since 2022...
Malvern St James School has announced that it could close by the end of the academic year. A statement shared on its website said: “It is with great sadness that the Management Board of Malvern St James is proposing to close the school at the end of this academic...
Ryanair has announced that from Tuesday 10th November check-in and bag drop services at all its airports will close 60 mins prior to scheduled departure (up from 40 mins currently) to provide more time for passengers to get through airport security and passport queues...
A man who groomed girls online before travelling to meet them and sexually abusing them, has had his sentence increased from 15 to 19 years and six months in prison. In November last year (2025) Derek Johnson, aged 59, was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court to 15...
Photo Credit - Nibbo Hereford FC picked up two vital wins at Edgar Street on Saturday and Tuesday, defeating Radcliffe 3-1 and then Marine 2-1 in a nervy encounter on Tuesday evening. In the Hellenic League Premier Division, Hereford Pegasus secured a 2-1 home win...
A 16-year-old Malvern College pupil has signed his first professional contract with Warwickshire Cricket Club. Charlie Taylor, who is studying for his GCSEs, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young cricketers in the country, having been selected for the...
Good news for road users in south Shropshire. The following stretches of road are set to be resurfaced in the coming months as part of Shropshire Council’s work to improve the county’s roads and tackle potholes. A488 Church Street, Clun C6195 Cefn Einion to Colebatch...
A 16-year-old boy has been jailed for 5 years and 3 months for the rape of a teenage girl in Worcester last year. He was handed the sentence at Worcester Crown Court today (Wednesday 22 April), after previously pleading guilty to one count of rape and one count of...
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford / Llandrindod on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May. Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing some lines. Rail replacement buses will operate between: Shrewsbury and Hereford...
Police are appealing for information to help locate a woman who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Kelly, aged 34, was reported missing at 6pm yesterday (Tuesday 21 April) and was last seen in the Witcombe area earlier in the day. She is described as...
West Midlands Ambulance Service have provided an update on a collision that occurred on the A49 at Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford this morning. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of an RTC between a motorbike and a car...
West Mercia Police have confirmed that officers are in attendance at an incident on the A49 at Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford this morning. A spokesperson said: “Officers are currently at the scene of a collision involving a car and motorbike on Belmont Road,...
From Wednesday 22 April new EU rules have come into effect covering how GB residents can travel to the EU with their pets. People can still travel to the EU with their pets, but they are strongly encouraged to check the...
A man has been jailed for historical sex offences against a child. Phillip Harris, 58, from Merthyr Tydfil committed the offences between 1989 and 1991 when his victim – now in his late 40s - was a child. The victim reported the offences to South Wales Police years...
Grade II listed period residence attributed to renowned architect Sir Robert Smirke, overlooking Castle Green. Price — £1,250,000 Substantial accommodation arranged over four floors with six double bedrooms, including two en-suites. Elegant first-floor drawing room...
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was stabbed on Sunday night (19th April). Officers were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously in Clifton, near Kempsey, at around 7.30pm. While conducting searches of...
One of the most revolutionary retailing improvements in decades gets underway in earnest this week when Tesco becomes the first supermarket in the UK to upgrade an entire product range over to a new scanning system. The retail industry is currently working towards...
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was stabbed last night (19 April). Officers were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously in Clifton, near Kempsey, at around 7.30pm. While conducting searches of the...
This stylish and well-presented mid-terrace home offers comfortable and modern living, ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors alike. Guide Price - £215,000 The property is approached via a driveway providing off-road parking, leading into a welcoming...
A brazen gang of car key burglars who stole nearly £3.5million of vehicles were sentenced to a total of 94 years and eight months for their roles in the biggest conspiracy case dealt with by West Mercia Police. Eleven members of the gang were handed the terms at...
Herefordshire Council provides an update on a fire at Ledbury Primary School. From Herefordshire Councl: “There has been an isolated fire at Ledbury Primary School today. “The fire has been contained, no children are on site and the school is currently closed. “We are...
End of year figures (April 2025 to March 2026) show huge success for tackling county lines, including closing 38 drug lines, across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire. Over the past 12 months, officers have worked tirelessly to identify, disrupt and...
West Midlands Ambulance Service provides update on collision in Fownhope. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We received a call around 7.40am this morning (20 April) with a report of a road traffic collision on the B4224, Fownhope. “Officers arrived to find...
A Herefordshire primary school is closed until further notice following a fire. Ledbury Primary School posted the following update on social media earlier today: “School is closed until further notice due to a small fire. “Please share with other families.” We...
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision near Maisemore yesterday afternoon on Thursday 16 April. Emergency services were called at around 3.50pm with a report of a collision involving a motorbike and a Ford Transit van on the...
Police are searching for a 76-year-old man who has been reported missing from Cheltenham. Paul left an address on Mendip Road at some time before midday today (Sunday) and has not returned, which is out of character. He is considered vulnerable and we're concerned for...
Welsh Water has issued an important message for thousands of customers living in the Leominster area and surrounding villages. Work is expected to start in April 2026 and continue to take place until the end of 2027. From Welsh Water: To make sure we supply customers...
The family of a former Marks and Spencer shop assistant have asked lawyers to investigate whether working at the retailer’s Hereford store caused her asbestos-related cancer death. Diane Clements, of Hereford, died just three months after she was diagnosed with...
Officers are investigating a burglary which took place at Natwest Bank on Bull Ring in Ludlow in the early hours of Friday morning. (17th April) At around 2am offenders forced entry into the bank, however nothing was stolen. Four suspects are believed to have been...
Police are appealing for information following reports of a shocking incident at a farm in the Presteigne area. From Dyfed-Powys Police: “Our Rural Crime Team Officers are investigating a report of livestock worrying in the Presteigne area. “The incident happened on...
West Mercia Police have issued an alert to residents following reports of suspicious activity on a housing estate in Hereford. From West Mercia Police: “Residents have observed unknown individuals walking around the housing estate in recent days. “There have...
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision near Maisemore yesterday afternoon on Thursday 16 April. Emergency services were called at around 3.50pm with a report of a collision involving a motorbike and a Ford Transit van on the...
Ambitious long-term plans to restore nature across more than 5000 hectares along the river corridors of the Wye and Lugg between Leominster and Symonds Yat, have been formally submitted to Defra as part of the government’s new Landscape Recovery programme....
Herefordshire’s Delivery Plan for 2026/27 – recently approved by Cabinet - sets out an ambitious and comprehensive programme of action for residents and businesses. The plan reflects the breadth of services and programmes for the year ahead. In children’s services,...
A major route is closed this evening following a two-vehicle collision. The A417 is closed between Over (Gloucester) and Hartpury due to a collision at Maisemore. Gloucestershire Constabulary are at the scene alongside other emergency services. The road is...
A father who subjected his five‑week‑old daughter to extreme and repeated violence has been jailed for her murder. From Staffordshire Police: Sean Jefferson, 25, of Walsall, was today (Thursday 16 April) sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment at Stafford Crown...
A petrol station will remain closed until further notice following a lightning strike. Ledbury Road Services in Tewkesbury posted the following on social media: “After yesterday's unfortunate direct hit by lightning, Ledbury Road Services will be closed until further...
Police are wanting to identify two men after they tried to stop another man from sexually assaulting a girl while travelling on a bus. The incident happened on Friday 27 March on the W bus from Winchcombe to Cheltenham. When the 17-year-old victim got onto the bus in...
The family of a former Marks and Spencer shop assistant have asked lawyers to investigate whether working at the retailer’s Hereford store caused her asbestos-related cancer death. Diane Clements, of Hereford, died just three months after she was diagnosed with...
A characterful converted barn enjoying breathtaking, far reaching views across the valley, with five bedrooms, indoor–outdoor living, a swimming pool and over two acres of grounds in the Herefordshire countryside. Price - Offers over £800,000 Five bedroom converted...
‘Back the Bypass’ campaign officially launched by Herefordshire Council leaders to help unleash Herefordshire’s future with new jobs, homes and growth envisioned. Herefordshire’s ‘Back the Bypass’ campaign has officially launched with Council leaders, business...
The first person in Gwent to be convicted of a cyberflashing offence has been jailed for 13 months. Ryan Thomas was convicted under the Online Safety Act after cyberflashing became an offence in England and Wales on 31 January 2024. The 33-year-old from Abercarn was...