Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a bridge that is used by thousands of motorists daily in Herefordshire, set to close for six weeks. Mordiford Bridge will be closed for six weeks, from 21st July. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day. This closure...
Tony Gummer of Hereford Tony passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Sunday 22nd June 2025 aged 81 years. A devoted & loving husband to Lyn, as well as an adored dad, grandad and...
A festival has been evacuated this afternoon due to severe weather conditions. Ludlow Comedy Festival has been evacuated due to severe weather conditions this afternoon. Crowds were evacuated at shortly after 4pm this afternoon. As of 5.18pm, hundreds of people remain...
A festival has been evacuated this afternoon due to severe weather conditions. Ludlow Comedy Festival has been evacuated due to severe weather conditions this afternoon. Crowds were evacuated at shortly after 4pm this afternoon. As of 5.18pm, hundreds of people remain...
A festival has been evacuated this afternoon due to severe weather conditions. Ludlow Comedy Festival has reportedly been evacuated due to severe weather conditions this afternoon. Thunderstorms have been spreading northwards through Herefordshire and into Shropshire...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A449 Ross Road near Ledbury yesterday (19 July) The collision happened shortly after 10.30am and involved a motorbike and a tractor. The rider of the motorbike, a woman in her 50s, was sadly...
Police are searching for a 16-year-old boy who went missing whilst visiting Telford. Florin was last seen on Thursday night (17 July) at around 9pm in Telford Town Park. He was last seen wearing a cream top, black trousers and white trainers as pictured. Detective...
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy downpours and possible thunderstorms across Herefordshire today (Sunday). From the Met Office: “Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the course of Sunday. “Rainfall amounts will...
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a bridge that is used by thousands of motorists daily in Herefordshire, set to close for six weeks. Mordiford Bridge will be closed for six weeks, from 21st July. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day. This closure...
Credit: Roxy / Voice of Ledbury A major route in Herefordshire is closed due to a serious collision. From West Mercia Police: Police are currently attending a serious collision on the A449 near Ledbury. The road is closed in both directions from the junction with...
Hereford FC have announced this morning that club historian Ron Parrott has passed away. A statement on the Bulls Facebook page reads "We are deeply saddened to have heard this morning that Hereford FC and Hereford United Club Historian, Ron Parrott, a true club...
Photo Credit - Thomas Swan Now in its 14th year at Eastnor Castle – 4 great firework displays! Saturday 6th September 2025. Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10-minute spectacular firework display choreographed to music...
Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs! Join West Midlands Safari Park on weekends throughout July for a prehistoric adventure the whole family will enjoy. As you explore the Safari Walk, keep your eyes peeled for a cunning raptor or even a...
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision on Friday. A man has died following a collision which involved two lorries in the early hours of Friday 18 July. Police were called at around 12.50am with a report of a serious collision on the...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal, following a concerning incident in Herefordshire on Friday evening. The incident occurred in the Ledbury area, and is just one of a number of incidents reported to Police over recent weeks....
Press release from Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet have agreed the next step in the delivery of the first phase of the Hereford bypass, a major road infrastructure project that, if fully realised, could unlock acres of employment land and...
From Herefordshire Council: Local residents are being encouraged to be mindful of their neighbours this summer by avoiding noise pollution – and to be aware of how to report noise complaints. Herefordshire Council receives up to 1000 noise complaints a year, with a...
David Robert James Turner (Dave) aka Tiger. Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday 1st July 2025 aged 77 years. Loving Dad and Grandad and a great friend to many. Dave’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 31st July 2025 at 3:15...
A man who stabbed his ex-partner to death in a brutal attack at their home has today (Friday 18 July) pled guilty to her murder. From West Mercia Police: Chris Hemming, aged 47, pled guilty on the fifth day of the trial into the death of 44-year-old Cheryl Mckenna at...
Morrisons has a number of job vacancies available at its store in Hereford. Customer Assistant - Scanning: ‘Do you have a helpful and friendly style, enjoy meeting new people and going above and beyond for customers? ‘Within our stores we have many exciting teams and...
More than 3,000 properties are without power in Leominster this lunchtime. National Grid has confirmed that a number of properties in the market town are affected by the outage. The following postcodes are affected by this incident:...
GP practices in Herefordshire and Worcestershire have, once again, scored better than the national average in key areas in this year’s GP Patient Survey results reflecting their hard work and dedication to providing and improving services across the two counties. The...
Sargeants has issued an important message to bus users with some services cancelled. In an update for passengers, Sargeants confirmed that the following services would be cancelled on Saturday 19th July: 861 Hereford to Kington - 16.15461 Kington to Hereford -...
The local community has been left in shock following a sudden closure of a business in Hereford. According to reports online, Gloden, on Belmont Road in Hereford, has gone into administration, with the outlet forced to close down. In a post on social media, one person...
A planning application could soon be submitted for up to 600 new homes and a retail outlet in Ledbury in the coming months. It comes as Vistry Homes Limited submitted a ‘request for scoping opinion’ for the following development. ‘Request for Scoping Opinion for the...
Herefordshire Council is set to award a contract, worth more than £3.5 million, for the construction work of Holme Lacy Road cycle works and quiet routes. The decision was confirmed in a meeting on Thursday. Decision: ‘Award a contract for the construction of Holme...
Six puppies that were discovered abandoned in a black bin bag in a lay-by, are looking for their forever homes. From the RSPCA: Appeal for information - please share! Six puppies, believed to be around 4-5 weeks old, were found abandoned in a black bin bag in a layby...
URGENT: 820 HENS NEED HOMES THIS WEEKEND! From The British Hen Welfare Trust:“We’ve just been given the chance to save 820 extra hens from slaughter this weekend. “These girls have spent their lives in cages, but with your help, they could be sunbathing in your back...
A major route is closed this morning following a serious collision. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “The A40 is closed at the Northleach roundabout with the A429 heading eastbound towards Burford due to a serious collision in the early hours of this morning...
Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find the owners of this dog? From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: “Does anyone know anything about this poor little mite? Approximately 8 weeks old. “NO MICROCHIP. “Found under a hedge in the Leominster area of...
From Avon & Somerset Police: Shortly before 3pm this afternoon, emergency services were called to a collision involving a coach on the A396 at Cutcombe Hill, in Exmoor. Approximately 60 to 70 people were believed to be onboard at the time. A major incident...
A major incident has been declared as emergency services work together to respond to a collision involving a coach on the A396 this afternoon. From Avon & Somerset Police: “We understand the coach was carrying approximately 60-70 people and was heading to Minehead...
Photo Credit: Emma Jacobs / RSPCA A very unusual guest - who was named Oona by rescuers - is one of only six puffins to ever be treated by the team at the animal welfare charity’s West Hatch Wildlife Centre near Taunton.She came into the centre’s care after being...
Denco Fluid Systems, a global leader in industrial fluid handling systems, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its capabilities with the formal integration of Control Consulting Services Ltd (CCSL), effective as of yesterday, 16th July 2025. Following a...
URGENT: 820 HENS NEED HOMES THIS WEEKEND! From The British Hen Welfare Trust:“We’ve just been given the chance to save 820 extra hens from slaughter this weekend. “These girls have spent their lives in cages, but with your help, they could be sunbathing in your back...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male assaulted a teenage girl in Coleford, Forest of Dean. The assault is reported to have taken place on Saturday 31 May at around 7.30pm on the cycle path which runs behind the Texaco garage on Old Station Way. The...
A building society in Hereford is advising customers to plan ahead with a temporary closure in place soon. The temporary closure will be in place at Nationwide on Commercial Street in Hereford from Friday 8th August to Tuesday 19th August. The closure is for...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a wildfire in Hereford overnight. The incident was in the Churchill Gardens area, with a temporary road closure in place on Aylestone Hill. A spokesperson for Hereford Fire Station said: ”We were...
Photo Credit - Lisa Stevens From Herefordshire Wildlife Trust: Restoring Bartonsham Meadows: update on new fencing and access. Plans to restore Bartonsham Meadows to wildlife rich meadows are progressing well and the next stage of our Management Plan is to install...
Earlier this week, fire crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called to a severe vehicle fire. From Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service: Whilst on route to the incident the crew could see a large column of black smoke rising from the reported location. On arrival...
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...
Marie Rose Shaw Passed away peacefully at 83 years old on 6th July 2025. Beloved wife of Mike, much loved mum of Lisa, Michael & Anna And Devoted Grandmother & Great Grandmother (fondly remembered as Nanny Ma) She will be sadly missed by all her...
In Memory of David Jones. Sadly passed away on 4th July 2025 aged 69 years. Most Loved Dad to Richard and Christopher. Brother to Janis, Steven, Jane, Paul, Dawn and the late Fred (Anthony). Will be missed by all who knew him. Family flowers only, Donations are to...
In Memory of Neville Richard Baylis (Baz) of Wormbridge (Formerly of Pike's Cottage, St Weonards). Sadly passed away at his home on June 30th 2025, aged 68 years. Beloved son of the late Sydney and Annie. A greatly loved brother, uncle and cousin who will be deeply...
From West Midlands Safari Park: We are excited to announce the birth of red panda cub twins – a milestone moment, for a species listed as endangered. Keepers suspected that there may be more than one cute surprise after noticing how ‘round’ Mei Lin was during her...
Image - Google Street View - July 2024 As a result of an £11 million investment by Herefordshire Council, a number of roads across the county will benefit from being resurfaced this year. From Herefordshire Council: “As part of this investment, resurfacing work will...
A fantastic brand new bakery has opened its doors in Hereford and it’s receiving some fantastic reviews! Puff & Creme Bakery, located in Leominster, has recently opened its doors and customers are raving about it. Following the loss of Central Bakery, this is a...
Hereford Leisure Centre has issued an important message to gym members with new access times coming into place from Monday (21st July). From Hereford Leisure Centee: “Gym Access Update for Under 16s. “From Monday 21st July, there will be a change to gym access times...
A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the rest of the week. Closed between Thursday 17 July 2025 - Friday 18 July 2025 Earl Mortimer College shared the following update on the Herefordshire Council school closures page this evening: “Following an...
A Herefordshire pharmacy has issued an important message for customers. In a post on social media, Westfield Walk Pharmacy in Leominster said: “Important update for our customers! “With the doctors moving from next door later this year, we want to reassure you—we’re...