Emergency services are responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire this morning, with the road currently blocked. The incident has occurred on the A40 near Ross-on-Wye, at the roundabout for Ross Labels. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance...
A medical centre in Herefordshire has issued an important message for all patients. Kington Medical Practice shared the following message on social media on Thursday. ‘At midday today we have had 6 people not turn up for a pre-booked appointments. ‘If you are unable...
Four people have been arrested, following a pursuit where a motorist was driving on the wrong side of the road. The incident, that happened just across the border in Wales, involved several officers, including a police dog. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “A...
A Hereford city centre business has confirmed that it will close for the final time this weekend. Bloom Space, a co-working space that is located in the former Woolworths / Peacocks unit on Eign Gate, will close for the final time this weekend. In an email to members,...
Newnham, Roger Sadly passed away on 17th June 2025 aged 73 years. Devoted Husband to Laura. Loving Dad to Scott, Russell and Hayley. Most Loved Grandad to Stuart, Daniel, Samuel, Taylor, Alice and Aneurin, also Hollie and Liam. Will be missed by all who knew him. The...
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a heat health alert for parts of England over the coming days, with a yellow alert issued for Herefordshire and the West Midlands from 12pm on Friday (27th June). It follows an amber alert that was issued for the county earlier...
Officers investigating an incident of indecent exposure at a station in Powys are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At around 9pm on Thursday 12 June a 26-year-old woman was travelling on a train from Newport to Welshpool when she noticed a man nearby acting...
For the fourth year running, Armed Forces personnel and veterans will be able to get a free hot breakfast in over 300 Tesco stores to mark Armed Forces Day. As a thank you for their service, on Sunday 29thJune, approximately 180,000 serving Armed Forces personnel and...
The Quarters, in Leominster, took to social media, stating that due to the ongoing cost of living crisis and the spiralling costs associated with funerals, they are happy to host the events completely free of charge. A spokesperson for the venue said "Two of the...
Your Herefordshire can confirm that The Children’s Bookshelf Bookshop will move into the JJB unit on Commercial Street in Hereford in the coming months. We are delighted to announce that this empty unit has a new tenant, a number of years after the sportswear company...
Two men have been charged with wildlife offences following the discovery of a dead boar in the Forest of Dean at the end of last year (2024). David Stanbury, aged 53 and of Denstead Lane in Chartham Hatch, Kent has been charged with hunting a wild mammal with dogs,...
Your Herefordshire understands that the JJB unit on Commercial Street in Hereford has a new tenant, a number of years after the sportswear company closed its doors for the final time more than a decade ago. Work has been taking place behind the scenes to secure a...
More than 300 properties are without power in Hereford this afternoon. The majority of the properties affected are in the HR1 postcode area. Properties affected:...
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a heat health alert for parts of England over the coming days, with a yellow alert issued for Herefordshire and the West Midlands from 12pm on Friday (27th June). It follows an amber alert that was issued for the county earlier...
There are significant delays on the M5 / M50 this afternoon due to an overturned lorry. Emergency services are at the scene of the incident. From National Highways: A reminder that due to an overturned lorry on the #M5 J8 roundabout, there is no access to the M50...
Several people have been taken to hospital after a double decker bus carrying students crashed into a river. The incident occurred in Eastleigh in Hampshire this morning. Hampshire Police, South Central Ambulance Service and Fire crews were all called to the scene. A...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update on an incident at a petrol station in Hereford on Wednesday evening. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Hereford & Worcester Fire...
New access gates are coming to Hereford Leisure Centre outdoors. From Hereford Leisure Centre: ‘From 7th July, we’re introducing a new access control system at the outdoor entrance to Hereford Leisure Centre. ‘This means all users of the Athletics Track, Cycle Track,...
Stephen, Shane and Mark Wilson all serve with The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (1 LANCS). The regiment deployed as a Battlegroup to the Baltic nation along with thousands of other British Army troops for Exercise Hedgehog. The multinational exercise, which...
West Mercia Police have shared an important message with residents living in one area of Herefordshire. In a post shared on the Neighbourhood Matters platform, West Mercia Police said: “Your local SNT (Safer Neighbourhood Team) have been out and about conducting high...
Jessica Rose from Bishop's Frome in Herefordshire has been named as the heating industry’s top Rising Star at the sector’s most highly-regarded awards. Having been shortlisted from dozens of entries earlier in the year,...
Residents in Herefordshire have been left disappointed after two businesses announced their upcoming closures. River Island is set to close its Hereford store in the coming months, Your Herefordshire understands. A list of stores expected to close their doors has been...
Fire crews are responding to an incident at a petrol station in Hereford this evening. Staff and customers have been evacuated from the Asda Petrol Station on Holmer Road. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene. The Petrol Station is...
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident in Herefordshire. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are all at the scene of the incident near OK Diner on the A49 near Leominster. The...
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident in Herefordshire. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are all at the scene of the incident near OK Diner on the A49 near Leominster. The...
West Mercia Police appeal - Fire in Rotherwas, Hereford. Police are investigating a fire at derelict buildings on farmland in the Rotherwas area of Hereford. At around 3pm on Monday 2 June emergency services were called to a large blaze on a farm. The fire was put out...
Press Release from Herefordshire Council: Five Hereford primary schools are set to receive planters with established trees, plants and seating following a review of the street furniture in Hereford High Town. Pupils representing the Eco Council at St Paul’s CE Primary...
River Island is set to close its Hereford store in the coming months, Your Herefordshire understands. A list of stores expected to close their doors has been published, with the Old Market store on the list. All stores on the below list are scheduled to close before...
River Island is set to close its Hereford store in the coming months, Your Herefordshire understands. A list of stores expected to close their doors has been published, with the Old Market store on the list. All stores on the below list are scheduled to close before...
Step into the past and discover what lies beneath at The Weir Garden, Herefordshire, during the Festival of Archaeology*. From 18 to 27 July, visitors can witness live excavations at a site with possible Roman origins, explore fascinating artefacts, and enjoy hands-on...
Police have provided an update after receiving several reports about dangerous driving in Hereford. From West Mercia Police: “Following a number of reports of dangerous driving by an individual in Hereford earlier this week, officers have now arrested a male from...
A popular Herefordshire pub will close its doors for the final time this week. In a post on social media, it was confirmed that Castle Inn Wigmore would close its doors from the end of this week. The post shared on social media said: “It’s with sadness that I’m...
Kathleen Olive Tyler (Kath) of Mordiford Passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s home after a short illness on Sunday 15th June 2025, aged 94 years. Loving wife of the late Arthur, devoted mum to Robert, Andrea & Stuart, much loved mother-in-law to...
There appears to have been an increase in the costs of moving the planters for the May Fair in Hereford. In 2023, Herefordshire Council confirmed that it cost a total of £25,083 to move the planters for the fair, but a recent freedom of information request shows that...
A well presented, two double bedroom terraced home with a great size rear garden and off road parking. Conveniently located just one mile South of the City Centre. Price - £197,500 Description This modern two-bedroom mid-terrace house, features off road parking, a...
The UK will purchase 12 new F-35A fighter jets and join NATO’s dual capable aircraft nuclear mission in a major boost for national security. The Prime Minister will announce at the NATO summit tomorrow [Wednesday] that the UK intends to buy at least a dozen of the...
A popular Herefordshire pub will close its doors for the final time this week. In a post on social media, it was confirmed that Castle Inn Wigmore would close its doors from the end of this week. The post shared on social media said: “It’s with sadness that I’m...
National Highways have confirmed that essential resurfacing work will take place on the A49 near Leominster later this month. In a letter to local residents, National Highways said. “We’re writing to inform you of some upcoming maintenance work along the A49. “As part...
Aldi has recalled a popular food product due to concerns over a possible health risk. Aldi is recalling Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health...
Police are appealing for information to help locate a man who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 28-year-old Aiden who was last seen in the Barnwood area of Gloucester today (Tuesday 24 June). Aiden is described as...
A man who stamped on the head of a woman before punching her in the head has been jailed. Redwan Karim, aged 31 and of Regent Street, was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court earlier this year for one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and one count of...
From West Mercia Police: Officers have obtained CCTV images of 32-year-old Jack Smith who was reported missing from Bromsgrove. Images captured on CCTV in Hereford city centre on Sunday (22 June) shows Jack wearing black baggy shorts, a black T-shirt, a black bucket...
From the UK Government: National Security is the first responsibility of any government, that never changes. But as the world changes, the way we discharge that responsibility must change with it. And the world has changed. Russian aggression menaces our continent....
Hereford FC have announced the signing of Kai Williams after his departure from Tamworth FC. Starting his career in Coventry City’s youth set-up, Kai has gained plenty of non-league football experience at the likes of Coventry United, Bedworth Town, Stratford Town...
Earlier today (Tuesday 23 June) the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) announced it had concluded its investigation into West Mercia Police’s contact before the death of Alfie Steele. Alfie Steele, who 9 years old, died at his home in Droitwich in...
New restaurant to open its doors in Hereford in July! A new Western themed restaurant is set to open its doors in Hereford in July. Wing It is set to open its doors to the public on 16th July. A post on social media revealed the news that Wing It will be located on...
Herefordshire Council is to give planters currently housed at Rotherwas to five schools, a freedom of information request has revealed. Freedom of Information Request: ‘Could you expand on the information requested regarding the 14 large planters going into primary...
NMITE’s commitment to and investment in improving Hereford’s opportunities for economic growth has reached a new milestone as construction begins on its Centre for Innovation and Future Skills (CIFS). Its focus will be on developing skills for Herefordshire, helping...
The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after two kittens - aged between only five to six weeks old - were reportedly found tied to a fence in Craven Arms in Shropshire. One of the kittens - who had bailing twine around their neck - was sadly found to have...
National Highways have confirmed that essential resurfacing work will take place on the A49 near Leominster later this month. In a letter to local residents, National Highways said. “We’re writing to inform you of some upcoming maintenance work along the A49. “As part...