A three-year-old boy from Hereford is currently undergoing an intensive course of chemotherapy following the discovery of a large brain tumour. Three-year-old Oscar, who is from Hereford and attends nursery in the city, faces a five month stay in hospital for his...
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FEATURED | Talented Herefordshire boxers set to compete against Cornwall Select in the Herefordshire Box Cup later this month
A selection of talented Herefordshire boxers are set to compete against Cornwall Select in the Herefordshire Box Cup later this month. The highly anticipated event will take place at thePoint4 in Hereford on Saturday 22nd June. Local boxing talent from The City of...
NEWS | Greyhound Rugby Club in Hereford have shared an emotional message following the death of a 20-year-old player
A rugby club in Hereford have paid tribute to a former player, who died in a collision involving a car and a motorcycle. Greyhound Rugby Club paid tribute to 20-year-old Ben Ford by saying: “As a Rugby Family we are devastated to hear of the passing of Ben Ford. Ben...
FEATURED | The Red Arrows will pass over very close to Hereford this evening
The Red Arrows will pass over very close to Hereford on Saturday. The flypast will be as part of the Portsmouth AFD display, which takes a route from Portsmouth to RAF Shawbury in Shropshire. The best place to view the Red Arrows in Herefordshire will be in the...
NEWS | The newly developed St Katherine’s Square was officially opened today in Ledbury
The newly developed St Katherine’s Square was officially opened today (8 June). The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place during the 10th annual Ledbury Community Day, which provides an opportunity for local groups to showcase what they do and encourage participation...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Linda Hazel Mann who sadly passed away on 26th May at Stretton Nursing Home
In loving memory of Linda Hazel Mann who sadly passed away on 26th May at Stretton Nursing Home. In loving memory of Linda Hazel Mann who sadly passed away after a Stroke on the 26th May at Stretton Nursing Home. Beloved mum to Sharon and the late Teresa. Grandmother...
FEATURED | Henry is walking 2400km from Manchester to Ibiza to raise money to support a 7-year-old double amputee with more than £60,000 already raised
It’s not often we share fundraising appeals that aren’t Herefordshire related, but this one really did touch our hearts. Henry Moores is currently approaching the final stage of an epic 2,400km walk from Manchester to Ibiza, to help raise money for the Tony Hudgell...
NEWS | Police seek attacker who targeted same woman twice in four days
Police have released an e-fit of a man they would like to identify in connection with two separate assaults on a woman in Gloucester. The first incident happened on Pippin Close in Abbeymead at around 1pm on Saturday 13 April. A man had approached a woman in the...
NEWS | Police have blocked off a major route near Hereford this morning
Police have blocked off a major route near Hereford this morning. The A438 is closed in both directions between Lugwardine and Hereford. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are at the scene. The closure is near the River Lugg bridge. Hereford &...
NEWS | Tributes paid to a 20-year-old man who died following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle
The family of a man who died in a collision at Lydart, near Monmouth, has paid tribute to him, describing him as ‘affectionate, bright, bubbly, chatty and engaging’. Officers attended a report of a road traffic collision involving a black Fiat Panda car and a red...
NEWS | A Herefordshire pub is reopening its doors with live music and fabulous food this evening
A Herefordshire Pub is set to reopen its doors with live music and fabulous food this Friday 7th June, from 6pm. The Prince of Wales pub in Ross-on-Wye confirmed that it will be reopening this Friday in a post on Facebook. The post shared on Facebook said: “The news...
ELECTION | The candidates who will contest Herefordshire’s two seats at the General Election have now been published
The candidates who will contest Herefordshire's two seats at the General Election have now been published. Six people are standing to be MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire in the July 4 vote. They are: Nigel Ely (Reform), Joe Emmett (Labour), Jesse Norman...
NEWS | Sir Bill Wiggin (Conservative Candidate for North Herefordshire) launches his campaign and says ‘I am a fighter and we are going to win!’
Press Release from the North Herefordshire Conservatives: Earlier this week, Sir Bill Wiggin, Conservative Party Candidate in North Herefordshire, launched his campaign for the General Election on July 4th. The event, held in Leominster Rankin Club, was well attended...
NEWS | A woman was taken to hospital in a potentially serious condition following an incident in Hereford this morning
A woman was taken to hospital in a potentially serious condition following an incident in Hereford this morning. Members of the public reported seeing a significant police presence near Sainsbury’s in Hereford this morning. Officers were seen attending an...
NEWS | A man has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving following a collision between a van and a cyclist
An Abergavenny motorist who was involved in a collision which killed Welsh triathlon and Ironman star, Rebecca Comins, has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. Vasile Barbu, 49, was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving at Cardiff...
NEWS | A child sex offender who preyed on a five-year-old girl has been sentenced to 13 years
A child sex offender who preyed on a five-year-old girl in Worcester has been sentenced to 13 years. Benjamin Holmes, 31, of Ravensholme, Wolverhampton, was found guilty at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 6 June) of causing a child under 13 to engage in...
NEWS | Significant Police presence near Sainsbury’s in Hereford this morning
There is a significant police presence near Sainsbury’s in Hereford this morning. Officers have been seen attending an incident on Grimmer Road, near the entrance to Sainsbury’s in Hereford. West Midlands Ambulance Service are also in attendance. Access to...
NEWS | Fire crews are tackling a wildfire on a hill on the border between England and Wales this morning near Kington
Fire crews are currently tackling a wildfire on a hill on the border between England and Wales this morning near Kington. The fire is on Hanter Hill and was first reported overnight. Crews from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, as well as Hereford &...
FEATURED | A new French restaurant promises to serve good quality food in relaxed surroundings
A new French restaurant that’s set to open its doors in Herefordshire is promising to serve good quality food, in relaxed surroundings. L’Ecole des Amis is set to open on Station Road in Credenhill in the coming months. The restaurant has applied for a license from...
NEWS | Antiques expert and TV star Kate Bliss has helped to raise a magnificent £1,607 for St Michael’s Hospice at an event in Herefordshire
Antiques expert and TV star Kate Bliss has helped to raise a magnificent £1,607 for St Michael’s Hospice at an “amazing” WI open meeting where she captivated guests with anecdotes and valuations. Kate, who has appeared on the BBC's Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and Secret...
IN MEMORY | In memory of Thomas Stewart who sadly passed away after a battle with cancer
In memory of Thomas Stewart who sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. Thomas passed away on May 23rd after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. His funeral will be on June 12th at 3.15pm at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only....
NEWS | Riverside Primary School and Nursery has been rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted
Riverside Primary School and Nursery has been rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted. Emma Shearer, Headteacher, said 'I am incredibly proud of the whole school community. The report reflects our school perfectly and we were really pleased with some specific...
BREAKING NEWS | UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issues urgent warning after several people hospitalised due to a nationwide E.coli outbreak linked to food
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), together with public health agencies in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, are investigating an increase in the number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in the UK in recent weeks. Infections caused by STEC bacteria...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of John Purkis (JP) who sadly passed away surrounded by family on 28th May
John Purkis (JP) sadly passed away surrounded by his family on the 28th May 2024. Beloved dad of Nickie and Mark. Grandad of Daisy, Sophie and Katie and great grandad of Noah, Chester and Isla. He will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends Johns funeral...
NEWS | Drug dealer sentenced to more than five years in prison for trafficking drugs into Ross-on-Wye
A dealer whose class A drug trafficking caused harm to the community of Ross-on-Wye has been sentenced to five years eight months at court. Joshua Moore, 32, of no fixed abode, pled guilty to several counts relating to the possession and supply of crack cocaine and...
NEWS | In celebration of National Volunteering week meet Rizqa El Fouz who spends her time helping the people of Herefordshire
National Volunteering week is a weeklong celebration to showcase the amazing work that people are doing in their local community. Matt Healey from Your Herefordshire met Rizqa at a community event this week and she told Your Herefordshire her story. "My name is Rizqa...
NEWS | Healthcare staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and students from the University of Worcester have celebrated Biomedical Science Day
Healthcare staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and students from the University of Worcester celebrated Biomedical Science Day, on 6 June, and the important role it plays in healthcare. Wye Valley NHS Trust’s biomedical science team held an awareness stand for the public...
COMMUNITY | Staff and pupils at Burley Gate Church of England Primary School are celebrating after hearing Ofsted continues to rate it as ‘Good’ following an inspection last month
Staff and pupils at Burley Gate Church of England Primary School are celebrating after hearing Ofsted continues to rate it as ‘Good’ following an inspection last month. Ofsted inspectors visited the school – which is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy...
NEWS | Two new NHS Dentist Centre’s to open in Hereford later this summer with residents reminded to register their interest
Two new NHS Dentist Centre’s are set to open in Hereford. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire have appointed Central Hereford Dental Care as the new provider of NHS dental services in Hereford and they will operate two new practices in the city. The first of two...
NEWS | A GoFundMe page has been set up after a fire caused significant damage to a number of properties in Ledbury on Wednesday
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support residents after a number of properties suffered significant damage following a fire in Ledbury on Wednesday. The fire, that occurred on Lawnside Road in Ledbury, caused damage to a number of properties. The local...
NEWS | Hereford Cathedral Choir are taking part in services commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France today
Hereford Cathedral Choir will be travelling to France in June to take part in a high profile service commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The choir has been invited to sing in the Service of Thanksgiving organised by the Commonwealth War Graves...
FEATURED | Church Street Deli are giving someone the opportunity to treat their Dad to a wonderful lunch for two for Father’s Day
Church Street Deli are giving someone the opportunity to treat their father to a wonderful lunch for two this Father’s Day. Since opening, Church Street Deli has become a popular cafe on the historic Chruch Street in Hereford, with it proving a popular space for those...
COMMUNITY | A group of family and friends to cycle around Herefordshire over two days to increase Dementia awareness
On 22nd and 23rd June, a group of family and friends of the Snell family, are planning a cycle ride 152 miles around Herefordshire over 2 days to increase awareness of Frontotemporal Dementia, improve support for those affected, and contribute towards research. They...
NEWS | Motorists warned of upcoming road closures on the M50 near Ross-on-Wye later this month
Motorists are being warned to expect disruption with road closures in place on the M50 later this month. Ross-on-Wye Town Council shared the following information on Facebook: Upcoming overnight road closures on M50. We have been informed by National Highways of...
NEWS | West Mercia Police appeal for help in finding a missing person from Hereford
West Mercia Police are appealing for help in finding a missing person from Hereford. Daniel White is missing from the Hereford area since 8am this morning. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing for information to help find Daniel White,...
FEATURED | The Red Arrows will pass over very close to Hereford on Saturday
The Red Arrows will pass over very close to Hereford on Saturday. The flypast will be as part of the Portsmouth AFD display, which takes a route from Portsmouth to RAF Shawbury in Shropshire. The best place to view the Red Arrows in Herefordshire will be in the...
NEWS | Fire crews responding to a major fire at a residential property in Herefordshire this morning
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are currently responding to a major fire at a residential property in Herefordshire this morning. The incident has occurred on Lawnside Road in Ledbury. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are at the...
FEATURED | Wye Knot – The fantastic organisation that promotes river exploration, outdoor adventures, paddle-boarding and well-being
Wye Knot was founded in 2018 by Rosemary Sales. The organisations mission is to ignite meaningful interactions between young and old. Wye Knot offers a variety of programmes and services that promote intergenerational connection, well-being, and outdoor adventures....
NEWS | A Herefordshire pub is set to reopen its doors with live music and fabulous food this Friday 7th June
A Herefordshire Pub is set to reopen its doors with live music and fabulous food this Friday 7th June, from 6pm. The Prince of Wales pub in Ross-on-Wye confirmed that it will be reopening this Friday in a post on Facebook. The post shared on Facebook said: “The news...
FEATURED | Fundraising event to be held in memory of a 30-year-old man from Hereford who died unexpectedly
A fundraising event is to be held in memory of a 30-year-old man from Hereford who died unexpectedly in January 2023. Matty Morgan passed away in January 2023, aged just 30-years-old, and his wife Natalie has organised an event later this month in his memory. ...
COMMUNITY | Hereford Paramedics get baking to raise funds for 6-year-old Reggie who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer
Hereford Paramedics, Samantha Huckstep and Sean Bennett put on a spread of sweet treats at Hereford Hub in an effort to raise funds for six-year-old Reggie Littleton. Sam and Sean met Reggie and his parents during a transfer while on a night shift, and learned how the...
FEATURED | The Beefy Boys launch a new burger called ‘The Garlic Butter Boy’ and it’s proving popular!
The Beefy Boys are well known for their amazing burgers, available at restaurants in Hereford, Shrewsbury and Cheltenham and it’s safe to say that their latest one has got people talking! In a social media post, The Beefy Boys confirmed the launch of its June Special,...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Stephen Paul Wolstencroft (Steve) of Hereford
In Memory of Stephen Paul Wolstencroft (Steve) of Hereford. Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on Wednesday 29th May 2024 aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Rosemary, loving Dad to Julian, Nick & Laura. Grandad to Max & Harriet. A...
FEATURED | Aldi is on the hunt for a potato enthusiast to become its official ‘Crisp Taster’
Aldi is on the hunt for one extra special spud enthusiast to become its official ‘Crisp Taster’, a brand-new role for the supermarket. The successful applicant will receive a selection of Aldi’s most popular crisps to sample at home for free including Aldi’s Specially...
FEATURED | Imperial Inn Appointed as Hereford FC’s 2024/25 Season Ticket Sponsor
As a pub with the community at its heart, and sports a core part of its offering, the Imperial Inn is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Hereford FC’s season ticket for the 2024/25 season. The pub is taking the sponsorship over from fellow Stonegate Group venue,...
NEWS | Hereford Cathedral Choir will be travelling to France in June to take part in a high profile service commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Hereford Cathedral Choir will be travelling to France in June to take part in a high profile service commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The choir has been invited to sing in the Service of Thanksgiving organised by the Commonwealth War Graves...
FEATURED | A modern and immaculately presented three bedroom property situated in a popular area of Hereford
A Modern and Immaculately Presented 3 Bedroom Link-Detached House, situated in the popular area of Bobblestock on the fringes of the Hereford City. Entrance Hall – Sitting Room – Kitchen – Conservatory – Under-Stairs Storage – 2 Double Bedrooms – Dressing Room/Bedroom...
NEWS | Motorists warned of lengthy diversion with road closure in place on a major roundabout in Hereford
Credit: Google Street View - Image Date - April 2024 Motorists are being warned to plan ahead, with a lengthy diversion in place due to roadworks taking place on a busy roundabout in Hereford. A small section of the A4103 (Roman Road) to the west of the Starting Gate...
NEWS | Dog owner issues warning to dog walkers in Hereford after her dog had to have an operation after cutting paw on broken glass
A dog owner has issued a warning to dog walkers in Hereford, after her dog had to have an operation after cutting its paw on broken glass near the River Wye. Kate contacted Your Herefordshire this afternoon and said: “Would you please mind posting a warning to dog...
NEWS | Garage owners left furious after motorist drives off without paying for £83.40 worth of Unleaded fuel
The owners of an independent fuel garage in Herefordshire have been left furious after a motorist drove off without paying for £83.40 worth of Unleaded fuel. The incident, which has been reported to Police, occurred at the Forge Filling Station in Wormbridge on...