A woman who claimed she found her estranged husband hanging at her home has today (Friday 5 September) been jailed for life for his murder. Amy Pugh, aged 34, of Stafford Road in Wolverhampton, killed Kyle Pugh following an argument at her home on Aston Drive in...
Several fire crews have been called to a fire in Hereford this afternoon. The fire has occurred in the Canal Road area of the city. Several Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are at the scene. West Mercia Police are also helping to...
From West Mercia Police: Extra officers set to boost neighbourhood policing across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire will be in post by the end of the month. Earlier this year, the force announced neighbourhood policing is set to receive an additional 29...
Home Bargains has confirmed that all stores will remain closed on Christmas Day (Thursday 25th December), Boxing Day (Friday 26th December), and New Year’s Day (Thursday 1st January). The decision, announced at the company’s annual conference, is designed to give...
A speeding driver who collided with a wall and fled the scene, leaving three passengers seriously injured, has been jailed. Drew Philippidis, aged 25 and of Windsoredge in Nailsworth, was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court after pleading guilty to three counts of...
From Network Rail: Network Rail Wales and Borders will be undertaking essential engineering works across key sections of the railway between Hereford, Newport, and Shrewsbury from Saturday 6 September to Monday 8 September, and again the following weekend (13 and 14...
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...
Tesco is recalling Tesco Stir Fry Tikka Chicken because of undeclared egg and mustard in the sauce sachet element of the product which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg...
Police have provided an update on ‘boy racers’ that have been causing a nuisance in parts of Hereford. In a post on social media, West Mercia Police said: “We wanted to provide you with an update regarding Road Safety Issues which people around your area have...
A Hereford Community Clean Up Group volunteer was left shocked after discovering a ‘sex toy’ during a litter pick in Hereford. The item was found during a litter pick in the Holmer area of the city. A post on social media from Kim said : “Picked from Holmer Church to...
Lapland is a winter wonderland like no other, with enchanting reindeer and husky sleigh rides through snow-covered forests, skies filled with dancing lights, and endless activities that will leave lasting memories, not to mention being the home of Santa Claus himself....
A planning application has been submitted for a new school in the Whitecross area of Hereford. Pathway Schools Limited has submitted a Planning Application for the change of use of Unit 6, Harrow Road, Hereford, HR4 OEH to a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...
Nine year old Floyd from Hereford has today started a daily challenge in memory of his late best friend who passed away in 2020. Floyd told us. "On 29 September 2015, my best friend George and I were both born. Sadly, just after our 5th birthday, George died from an...
From National Highways: Next week we’ll be holding Public Information Events in Monmouth where you can find out more about the engineering solution we’re putting in place to manage the risk of further rockfalls and improve long-term safety at this location. Events...
Photo Credit: Bulls News Hereford FC have this afternoon announced the loan signing of Montel Gibson from Matlock Town until the end of the season. A player familiar to the Edgar Steet faithful, Montel Gibson was a part of the squad at the start of the 2024/25. Gibson...
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Join the 24-Hour Run Against Homelessness in Hereford New running event for Hereford – 12pm Saturday 20th to 12pm Sunday 21st September. National Running Event Comes to Hereford – The 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness Hereford is the first small city to host a...
Photo Credit: Luxmuralis’s Time at Beverley Minster 2025 Hereford Cathedral is preparing to take a step back through time as Luxmuralis return with another spectacular light and sound show in January 2026. Following on from the sell-out success of Space in 2024, which...
Police have made an arrest, following reports of threats being made on social media towards people attending a college. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “On Sunday evening (August 31), we were made aware of a Youtube video in which threats were made towards...
Police have issued an appeal following reports of racist graffiti being sprayed. From Forest of Dean Police: “We’re appealing for information following reports of racist graffiti being sprayed across various parts of the Forest of Dean in the past few days. “Racial...
Emergency services were called to an incident on the A49 at Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford overnight. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were all called. Greyfriars Bridge (A49) was closed for a...
Motorists are being warned to expect major disruption, with a major route closed for 33 weeks from September. Worcestershire County Council is warning that the A449 (Wells Road) into Malvern will be closed from 8th September 2025 to 24th April 2026. Information shared...
A teenage boy who collected a range of potentially lethal weapons and researched planning terrorism attacks has been sentenced. The 15-year-old boy - who cannot be named due to his age - was arrested last November as part of an operation led by Counter Terrorism...
Police have seized four dogs from an address in Herefordshire. From West Mercia Police: “Leominster safer neighbourhood team carried out a warrant this week at a property in Leominster which was believed to have unregistered XL Bully type dogs living at the address....
A Police cordon is in place following an incident overnight in Hereford. The cordon is in place on Widemarsh Street, between Wickes and Station Approach. Hereford Police (West Mercia Police) shared the following update: “Widemarsh Street in Hereford is closed this...
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of suspected drug dealing after being stopped by police in Leominster in the early hours of this morning (Friday 29 August). Officers in a marked car approached a vehicle they spotted entering the Co-op car park that...
edYOUcate, a newly established and pioneering provider of animal care education based in Worcestershire, is proud to announce its selection as a finalist in the 2025 Animal Star Awards. This esteemed recognition celebrates individuals and organisations that...
The UK’s fourth largest supermarket reiterates its commitment to “never to be beaten on pay” From Monday 1st September, over 28,000 Aldi hourly paid store colleagues across the UK will receive a bigger than expected pay rise as the supermarket reinforces its...
Two men from Birmingham have admitted their part in a shooting in Gloucester which is understood to have been a case of mistaken identity. Simeon Bernard, aged 39 and of Knightwick Crescent, and 42-year-old Darren Atkins, of Hastings Road pleaded guilty to offences on...
A major route is blocked this morning following a vehicle fire. The A470 is currently closed in both directions between Bronllys and Brecon due to a vehicle fire. Police and fire crews are currently at the scene. A lorry is understood to be on fire. Motorists...
Community groups and organisations across Herefordshire and the Wye Valley will be running activities to celebrate wildlife, explore our rivers and landscapes, raise awareness of climate change, and take local action for a more sustainable future. Following on from...
Tenbury Wells Fire Station has provided an update following a fire at a popular pub on the Shropshire / Herefordshire border on Thursday. From Tenbury Wells Fire Station: “We were called at approximately 16:10 on Thursday to a fire in the cellar of The Salwey Arms at...
Police and Council aware of planned protest on Saturday. Gloucester City Council is aware of planned protests scheduled to take place during the day on Saturday outside a hotel on the outskirts of the city which is currently housing asylum seekers placed by the Home...
Thousands of children will be protected against chickenpox for the first time in England through a new vaccination programme that will keep kids in school and parents in work while also saving the NHS vital funds. From January next year, GP practises will offer...
More than £680,000 is set to be spent on Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade work at Herefordshire Council’s Plough Lane Offices. According to council documents, a decision has been approved for the following: ‘To award a contract to Melcon Hereford Ltd to carry out...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after items were stolen from graves in a church yard. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “It has been reported to the Police that some pottery plant pots, containing begonias and lobelia, have been stolen off of graves...
The owners of a pub on the Shropshire / Herefordshire border have provided an update following a fire this afternoon. A post shared on The Salwey Arms Facebook page this evening said: Important Update: Dear valued community, As many of you may already know, we...
West Mercia Police officers were left shocked after a routine traffic stop turned out to be far from ordinary. From West Mercia Roads Policing: Our Roads Policing Officers enforce across Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire 24/7. Over the past week officers...
Do you recognise this person? Officers are appealing to identify the person in the image as it is thought they could help with enquiries into a criminal damage incident. Around 4am on Friday 8 August a car was damaged which was parked on Baysham Street in Hereford....
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital following an incident in Herefordshire this morning. Emergency services were called to Ross-on-Wye this morning. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your Herefordshire: “We were called to reports of an RTC...
An amusement park that is popular with Herefordshire families is to close for the final time this autumn. In a post on social media, the owners of Coney Beach in Porthcawl said: “It is with heavy hearts we would like to share with you personally that this season at...
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Lidl GB has announced that it will increase its pay for hourly paid colleagues. Marking the fifth pay rise in two years, the latest announcement will bring the business’s investment in pay to over £70m. Entry-level pay will increase from £12.75 to £13.00 nationally,...
From West Mercia Police: Officers would like to speak to these two men as they believe they can with their enquiries into theft from a car that was parked at Astwood Crematorium, Astwood Road in Worcester. Between 4pm and 5pm on Sunday afternoon (24 August) a car was...
A Herefordshire medical centre has issued an important message to patients this morning. Kington Medical Practice issued the following message on Facebook this morning: “We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines this morning. “Our team...
Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. Alert will sound at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. Test comes as the government publishes a Resilience Action Plan with new steps to secure the country...
From The National Lottery: The big prizes below have either not been claimed, or have not yet been validated and paid. We hope a lucky player comes forward in time but if a valid claim is not received within 180 days (around 6 months) of the draw date, the prize and...
A rare opportunity to own a unique Station House on the outskirts of the popular village of Luston. Price - £575,000 Nestled within the rural Herefordshire landscape with no near neighbours and your own private 'train spotting' platform. Once the private station for...
From Network Rail: Network Rail Wales and Borders will be undertaking essential engineering works across key sections of the railway between Hereford, Newport, and Shrewsbury from Saturday 6 September to Monday 8 September, and again the following weekend (13 and 14...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to an incident in Herefordshire on Tuesday. From Hereford Fire Station: “We were called for a re inspection following a field fire earlier today near Much Dewchurch. “Small pockets of fire identified and...