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...
Speller Metcalfe has been appointed as the contractor for the redevelopment of Hampton Dene Primary School in Tupsley, Hereford. The £2.4 million council-led initiative will deliver two brand-new classrooms, improved accessibility throughout the site, and expanded...
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: At 4.40pm yesterday (Wednesday 17 September) we received a report a taxi driver had been robbed by a man with a machete in Gloucester. Shortly after, we received two separate reports of a man with a machete on Silverstone Walk in the...
From the Brecon Mountain Railway: This Christmas, the Brecon Mountain Railway invites you and your family to step into a world of steam, sparkle, and festive cheer. From 29th November to 23rd December 2025, our beloved Santa Specials return to bring a magical winter...
Climate change intensified summer temperatures across Europe and led to an additional 16,500 more deaths compared to a summer that hadn’t been heated by human activities. Focusing on 854 European cities, this study found climate change was responsible for 68% of the...
Photo - National Highways Earlier this month, an incident occurred on the A49 at Onibury where a bridge was struck by a tractor. From National Highways: While the road remains structurally safe, both the road bridge and adjacent footbridge have been severely damaged....
Syston RFC vs Luctonians RFCSaturday 13th September 2025 – Barkby RoadMatch Report by Geoff Vickress 84 points, 21 of which scored in last 7-8 minutes, 12 tries in total with Lucs out-scoring Syston 7 tries to 5, and with captain Ben Link dotting down...
Severely ill children from Gaza requiring urgent medical treatment recently arrived safely in the UK with their immediate families. As part of the Gaza medical evacuation operation, these young patients are now receiving the urgent medical care they need at NHS...
Police are investigating after a dead swan was found at the Balancing Ponds in Saintbridge, Gloucester, on Saturday (13 September). Officers were called after the swan was discovered by a member of the public. It is believed that the swan was strangled and officers...
A Hereford dental surgery is currently accepting new NHS patients, with members of the public urged to get in contact. MyDentist - located on St Owen Street in Hereford, contacted Your Herefordshire this morning to confirm that they have additional spaces available...
Hereford Cathedral has issued an important update on its Christmas Fair that is set to take place on Saturday 13th December. A post shared by Hereford Cathedral said: Over forty stallholders will be in the cathedral on Saturday 13 December for our annual Christmas...
Police have issued an alert following reports of two suspicious incidents in the Lydbrook area. From Forest of Dean Neighbourhood Policing Team: “The following information is regarding 2 suspicious incidents on the 13/09/2025 in the Lydbrook area. “At 8.42pm police...
A dangerous driver whose actions resulted in the death of a woman and left her daughter seriously injured has been sentenced to eight years and eight months. Anayat Ur-Rehman, 26, of Holcombe Road, Birmingham, pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and...
Police are appealing for information to locate Lewis Prosser, 33, from Pontypool, who is reported as missing. Lewis, 33, was last seen in the Pontnewynydd area at around 8am on Sunday 14 September and officers are concerned for his welfare. He is described as of slim...
Residents are being urged to dispose of vapes properly following two fires in Malvern Hills District Council’s (MHDC) bin lorries. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service attended the fire which recently occurred inside the vehicle whilst collecting...
On Thursday 18 September, Wetherspoon’s pubs are to cut the price of all food and drinks by 7.5 per cent – to highlight the benefit of a permanent VAT reduction in the hospitality industry. Prices at the pubs will be reduced for one day only to mark Tax Equality Day...
British fighter jets will fly air defence missions over Poland to counter aerial threats from Russia, including drones, as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission. Royal Air Force Typhoons will join allied forces, including from Denmark, France, and Germany, to bolster...
Police continue to appeal to the public to help find Andrew Phillips who has been missing from Droitwich since Friday (12 September).The 66-year-old was last seen at his home on Jackdaw Lane around 7am. Andrew is a white man, around 6ft 3ins tall and of slim build. He...
Virginie Jacquet from Leominster is raising funds for Hereford based charity The Little Princess Trust by having her hair cut off later this month. Originally born in France, Virginie has made Leominster her home and runs the popular Facebook group "Hazel Squirrel"...
A couple who were arrested following a police search across the UK have been sentenced for killing their newborn baby. Mark Gordon, 51 (08.06.74) and Constance Marten, 38 (16.05.87), both of no fixed address, lived outside in a tent in freezing conditions with...
Press release from Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire Council has secured convictions against a man who failed to leave council owned land. On Tuesday 9 September 2025, at Hereford Magistrates’ Court, the court heard how on 2 January 2025, Tyson Biddle, aged 21, of...
Three teenagers have been jailed for their part in the murder of Reuben Higgins. Reuben, 17, was fatally stabbed inside a shop in Marston Green in October last year. Now, three of his attackers have been jailed for more than 50 years. On the night of 29 October last...
Police are appealing for information to help locate a teenage girl who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 16-year-old Anne who was last seen on Lower Lane in the Five Acres area of Coleford at around 11.55pm...
A Herefordshire school remains closed this week, following a fire. St David’s Centre in Hereford shared an important message with all parents this morning that said: “Whilst St. David's Centre remains closed, until the boundary line can be made safe, alternative...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a Yamaha XJR1300 motorbike on the A451 Minster Road heading away from Stourport on Friday 12 September. Police, fire, ambulance and air ambulance all attended the incident but sadly, the motorcyclist,...
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction after the FA Cup 2nd round qualifying tie with Sporting Khalsa was abandoned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si5SvNmJqHY&t=5s