Hintons Country and Garden in Leominster will once again be inviting dogs and their owners to visit their store ahead of Christmas, to meet Santa! A post on social media said: “Our ever popular Santa's Grotto for dogs is back again this year! “Starting on the 30th...
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NEWS | Police are appealing for information after a man in his 20s with blonde hair was seen acting suspiciously in villages near Hereford
Police are appealing for information following reports of suspicious behaviour in villages near Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Yesterday afternoon, a young man in his 20s was seen going door to door around Credenhill and Marden, claiming he was...
NEWS | Matalan has confirmed the opening date for its new store in Hereford city centre
Matalan has confirmed that its new store in Hereford will open on Saturday 23rd November. The store at the Old Market in Hereford will host a grand opening on this day with entertainment. A Matalan official confirmed the opening date to Your Herefordshire...
FEATURED | Chadds was such a popular shop to visit throughout the year but at Christmas it was magical!
It's at this time of year where many of us get reminiscent of years gone by and heading to the toy section in Chadds and meeting Santa. It was a childhood dream and something that children from across Hereford and beyond looked forward to all year. Chadds was much...
NEWS | A 32-year-old man has admitted in court that he started a string of fires at properties earlier this year
A man has admitted in court to starting a string of fires across Gloucester city centre earlier this year. Anthony Reed-Metcalfe pleaded guilty to three counts of arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered, as well as one count of burglary, when he...
NEWS | Canon Pyon resident left angry with recent flood which caused severe damage to his property
The recent Autumn flooding in Herefordshire has left a Canon Pyon resident seething with anger. John Campbell lives in a property which wasn't constructed by Stonewater, but is an old building acquired by them a few years ago, and was previously owned by Marches...
NEWS | There are THREE emergency road closures in place in Herefordshire this morning with motorists advised to use alternative routes
There are three emergency road closures in place in Herefordshire this morning, with motorists advised to use alternative routes. The C1039 is closed from Bicton House to Kingsland, for urgent Welsh Water works. The closure will remain in place for the rest of this...
NEWS | St Peter’s Church and The Hub in Peterchurch receive King’s Award for Voluntary Service
As part of the King’s Birthday honours, it has been announced this morning that the volunteers of St Peter’s Church and the Hub in Peterchurch has received a King’s Award for Voluntary Service for their support of its local community. This is the only award this year...
FEATURED | Hereford restaurant Leaven Pizza crowned as Best Independent Pizza Restaurant in the UK at the prestigious PAPA Industry Awards
Leaven Pizza, the Hereford-based pizzeria, has just been crowned Best Independent Pizza Restaurant in the UK at the prestigious PAPA Industry Awards. Now in its 35th year, the PAPA Awards are the highest accolade in the pizza and Italian food industry, and Leaven’s...
FEATURED | You can order a Christmas Dinner from Herefordshire Meats for just £12.99!
Order your Christmas Dinner from Herefordshire Meats for just £12.99! The Christmas Dinner includes: Turkey, Yorkshire Pudding, Pigs in Blankets, Stuffing Ball, Roast Potatoes, Parsnips, Mashed Potato, Swede, Carrots, Broccoli, Peas, Brussel Sprouts, Gravy, Cranberry...
NEWS | Two women have been jailed today at Worcester Crown Court today for their part in a global monkey torture ring
Two women have been jailed today at Worcester Crown Court today (13 November 2024) for their part in a global monkey torture ring. Holly LeGresley, 37, of Kidderminster was sentenced to two years and Adriana Orme, 55, of Upton-upon Severn to one year and three months...
NEWS | RSPCA appeal for information after 23 dead rabbits were found in woodland in a shocking discovery
An appeal for information has been launched after more than 80 rabbits were found at Chaddesley Wood between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove. The shocking discovery was made on the evening of Monday 11 November and the following day more than 80 rabbits were collected...
NEWS | All Hereford Medical Group sites are closed this afternoon
Patients are reminded that all Hereford Medical Group sites are closed this afternoon. This is for compulsory staff training. An update shared by Hereford Medical Group said: “All HMG sites will be closed today from 12:30pm for compulsory staff training. “Our online...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police appeal for help in finding a missing 17-year-old boy who was last seen on Friday
Police are appealing for information to find Deacon Powell, 17, who is missing. Deacon was last seen in leaving an address in Abertillery at around 2pm on Friday 8 November. He was last seen wearing black jogging bottoms and a black jacket. Deacon is described as...
NEWS | Asda has announced a major new policy that will help support parents with extra paid leave
Asda has launched a new neonatal care leave policy that will provide colleagues with additional leave and pay if their baby is born needing neonatal care treatment after birth. From today, Asda colleagues with a baby in neonatal care treatment for 7 full days or more...
NEWS | Asda brings back its soup, roll and unlimited Tea and Coffee for just £1 initiative to support the over 60s during the winter
Asda and Asda Foundation pledges almost £1 million to help combat loneliness and isolation in the older generation this festive period through its ‘Don’t be Gnome Alone this Christmas’ campaign** Supermarket teams up with national treasure Larry Lamb to reimagine its...
FEATURED | Rose & Ramble to open a cafe on Widemarsh Street in Hereford city centre in the coming months
Rose & Ramble announced some very exciting news in the summer, confirming that they will be opening a cafe in Hereford city centre. Planning permission has now been submitted to Herefordshire Council for new signage and changes to the building that used to be the...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of David Roger Neville who passed away on Friday 1st November at Hereford County Hospital
In Memory of David Roger Neville. Formerly of D Neville & Sons Haulage. Sadly, passed away at Hereford County Hospital on Friday 1st November 2024 aged 78 years. Devoted Husband to Judith, Dad & best Friend to Stephen & Jason. Adored Grandad to Laura,...
NEWS | Police provide an update on a major fire that destroyed several buildings in Abergavenny on Sunday night
Emergency services are still at the scene of a fire that happened in Abergavenny on Sunday. The fire, at the back of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop on Frogmore Street, was reported to Police at around 8.35pm. No injuries have been reported at this time but due to...
NEWS | The Beefy Boys could be set to open two new restaurants with a big hint at the proposed locations
Hereford’s The Beefy Boys are looking to open another restaurant – and there’s a big hint that more could be on the way. The burger kings, who opened their first eatery on the Old Market in 2015, have submitted a planning application to Bath and North East Somerset...
NEWS | Man jailed for over three years for using and selling Firesticks to stream Premier League football matches
An individual who had been loading illicit streaming services on to so-called “Firesticks” has today been sentenced to three years and four months in prison. This includes a separate concurrent sentence of two years and three months for accessing and viewing the...
NEWS | Investigation launched after a teenage girl got out of a stationary police vehicle before being hit and killed by a vehicle on the M5
From Avon & Somerset Police: A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct following the death of a teenage girl on the M5 overnight (11-12 November). We can confirm the 17-year-old was being transported in a police vehicle...
BREAKING | Counter Terrorism Officers arrest a serving Police officer in Gloucester on suspicion of a terrorism offence
*The below press release has been issued on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing South West* A serving Gloucestershire Police officer has today (Tuesday 12 November) been arrested by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South West (CTPSW) on suspicion of a...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal following a suspicious incident in a Herefordshire village on Sunday evening
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following a suspicious incident in a Herefordshire village on Sunday evening. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We’d like to make residents aware of a recent incident in St Peter’s Close, Moreton on Lugg. “On...
NEWS | Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Leominster where a car was stolen
Officers are appealing for information following a residential burglary and a car being stolen in Leominster on Friday 8 November. Between the hours of 3am and 4am a property on Buckfield Road was broken into. Entry was forced into the house and car keys were stolen,...
FEATURED | A Hereford pub will deliver your Christmas Dinner and save you the hassle for just £23! Saving a lot of stress for many!
A Hereford pub will deliver your Christmas Dinner and save you all the hassle this year, for just £23! The Oxford Arms in Hereford, are offering to deliver Christmas Dinner to customers, on Christmas Eve, meaning that all you have to do on the big is heat it up! An...
NEWS | A section of the M5 is closed this morning after a 17-year-old girl died after being struck by a car overnight
The M5 is closed in both directions between junctions 24 (Bridgwater) and 25 (Taunton) following a fatal collision. The collision, involving a pedestrian and a car, happened at about 11pm yesterday (11 November) and sadly the pedestrian, a 17-year-old girl, died at...
RUGBY | Luctonians narrowly beat Hornets RFC in a very tight encounter at Mortimer Park
Photo Credit: Andrew Hargraves Luctonians RFC vs Hornets RFCSaturday 9th November 2024 – Mortimer ParkFull Time – Luctonians RFC 22 – 19 Hornets RFC Man of the Match – Ben Link © Luctonians will be breathing a huge sigh of relief after narrowly beating a very game...
FEATURED | Rose & Ramble to open a cafe on Widemarsh Street in Hereford city centre
Rose & Ramble announced some very exciting news in the summer, confirming that they will be opening a cafe in Hereford city centre. Planning permission has now been submitted to Herefordshire Council for new signage and changes to the building that used to be the...
FEATURED | Hereford based Leaven Pizza crowned as Best Independent Pizza Restaurant in the UK at the prestigious PAPA Industry Awards
Leaven Pizza, the Hereford-based pizzeria, has just been crowned Best Independent Pizza Restaurant in the UK at the prestigious PAPA Industry Awards. Now in its 35th year, the PAPA Awards are the highest accolade in the pizza and Italian food industry, and Leaven’s...
NEWS | Murder investigation launched by West Mercia Police after a 44-year-old woman was stabbed to death
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was stabbed in Redditch on Monday morning. (Monday 11 November). Officers were called to an address on Other Road in Redditch at around 9.30am. A 44-year-old woman was found with stab wounds and sadly pronounced...
FEATURED | A Hereford city centre restaurant is offering an ‘all you can eat buffet’ on Christmas Day for just £24.95!
Have you ever thought of having an ‘𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝘁’ on Christmas Day? Well Amazing Asia, based at the Old Market in Hereford, are offering you and your family that choice! Take away the stress on the big day and surround yourself with loved ones. With a very...
NEWS | Hereford United Giantkillers help to scatter the ashes of their former colleague Fred Potter at Edgar Street
Former Hereford United goalkeeper Fred Potter passed away on the 23rd July 2024 at the age of 83. Last Saturday when Hereford FC faced Marine his former playing colleagues Peter Isaac, Ken Mallender and Dudley Tyler paid tribute to their former team mate by helping...
NEWS | Herefordshire Charity wins International Award
Dark Skies Herefordshire has been honoured with the DarkSky International Bob Gent CommunityLeadership Award. Chris Peterson, Engagement Manager for DarkSky International, commented: “The DarkSky International Awards Committee recognises your remarkable efforts in...
NEWS | Emergency services called to reports of a building fire this afternoon
Credit: Emma Corfield-Walters Emergency services are responding to reports of a fire in Crickhowell this afternoon. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Gwent Police are at the scene. A post shared on social media said: “The A40 is closed in both directions...
NEWS | A section of the A49 remains closed this afternoon after a lorry hit a building this morning
The A49 remains closed in both directions at Bayston Hill near Shrewsbury after a lorry hit a building. Emergency services including West Mercia Police are in attendance. National Highways are on scene assisting with the closures and traffic management, and highways...
IN MEMORY | In memory of Andy Deacon who passed away peacefully on 24th October aged 76 years
In memory of Andy Deacon who passed away peacefully on 24th October aged 76 years. The funeral service will take place 15th November at 11:30am at the Humber Woodland of Remembrance. If attending feel free to wear something colourful. If desired donations in...
LATEST | Police provide update and businesses respond to devastating fire in Abergavenny Town Centre
A number of roads remain closed in Abergavenny after reports of a fire on Sunday 10 November. The fire, at the back of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop, was reported to police at around 8.35pm. A cordon is in place on Frogmore Street, Baker Street and Princes Street....
LIVE UPDATES | Abergavenny Town Council ‘devastated’ following the loss of businesses and homes after a fire ripped through the town centre overnight
Emergency services are currently in attendance at a fire in Frogmore Street, Abergavenny. Police received a report of a fire at the back of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop at around 8.35pm on Sunday, 11 November. Crews from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are...
LIVE UPDATES | A number of fire crews remain on the scene of a large fire in Abergavenny Town Centre this morning
Photos - Your Herefordshire Emergency services are currently in attendance at a fire in Frogmore Street, Abergavenny. Police received a report of a fire at the back of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop at around 8.35pm on Sunday, 11 November. Crews from the South Wales...
BREAKING NEWS | A huge fire has destroyed part of Abergavenny Town Centre overnight with flames and smoke seen from miles away
Image / Video: Sian Louise Parry Emergency services are currently in attendance to a fire in Frogmore Street, Abergavenny. Police received a report of a fire at the back of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop at around 8.35pm on Sunday, 11 November. Crews from the South...
FEATURED | A huge warehouse full of Christmas Trees and Decorations has opened and you can even meet Santa over the coming weeks!
Did you know that there is a huge warehouse full of Christmas Trees and Festive Decorations that has opened just an hours drive from Hereford? Santa’s Coming to South Wales’ Largest Christmas Superstore! Have you visited the Festive Christmas Shop yet? Make this...
NEWS | Hereford pensioner slams the government for scrapping the winter fuel allowance
Like many pensioners across Herefordshire Richard Smith will not be receiving his winter fuel allowance this year, he now has to face the potential choice of choosing heating or eating this winter. Richard who lives in the Whitecross area of Hereford told Your...
FEATURED | A Hereford pub will be donating 20p from the sale of every pint between 12.30pm-2.30pm on Remembrance Sunday to the Poppy Appeal
A Hereford pub has confirmed that it will make a special donation to the Poppy Appeal on Remembrance Sunday. The Golden Lion, on Grandstand Road in Hereford, will be donating 20p from the sale of every pint, to the Poppy Appeal. This is for every pint purchased...
FEATURED | Former Hereford United player Mark A Jones back at Edgar Street
Former Hereford United player Mark A Jones watched Hereford FC defeat Marine 4-0 yesterday afternoon in National League North. Jones made 157 appearances and scored 2 goals for Hereford United between 1987-1991. He was a consistent right back who was extremely popular...
REACTION | Jason Cowley – Hereford FC 4-0 Marine
Man of the match Jason Cowley spoke to the media after the 4-0 win over Marine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp1C0G-KxXs&t=3s
FOOTBALL | Reaction – Paul Caddis Hereford FC 4-0 Marine
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH7gJJyboVg
NEWS | A49 CLOSED in both directions near Leominster due to an overturned vehicle
The A49 is currently closed in both directions near Leominster following a collision. The closure is in place between the A44 (Worcester Road) junction and the Wharton. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We received a call around 2:20pm...
NEWS | An additional £4.23 million will be invested in Herefordshire Schools and facilities to provide better access to learning for children with special educational needs and disabilities
An additional £4.23 million will be invested in Herefordshire Schools and facilities to provide better access to learning for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) The funding will be released from a Department for Education (DfE) High Needs...
NEWS | A 20-year-old man has been charged following an incident involving a knife in Herefordshire
A 20-year-old man has been charged following an incident in Herefordshire and will appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today (Friday 8 November). Sonny Griffiths, of no fixed abode, has been charged with wounding with intent, possessing a knife blade or sharp...