Photo Credit: Just Jon Simpson Hereford Cathedral has issued some important advice for visitors, with the Three Choirs Festival set to open in the city on Saturday 26th July. From Hereford Cathedral: From Saturday 26 July – Saturday 2 August the...
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LATEST | Commercial Road remains closed in Hereford with work underway to solve sinkhole issue that’s seen road closed for 48 hours
Herefordshire Highways have provided an update on the Commercial Road sinkhole closure in Hereford. From Herefordshire Highways: “Commercial Road – Update on Emergency Lane Closure Following Wednesday night’s emergency road closure on Commercial Road, investigations...
TO LET | A two bedroom property in Hereford that’s available to let from August
A two bedroom terraced house, offered to let unfurnished. The property benefits from gas central heating and a rear garden. Price - £845pcm Ground floor Entrance hall: Kitchen: Fitted units, built in cooker and hob, sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge...
NEWS | Shock as Hereford business announces sudden closure
There is shock this morning after a Hereford business announced its sudden closure. Aroma de Portugal announced its closure on social media with a post: Closure of Aroma Portugal. “Dear customers and friends. “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that the Aroma...
NEWS | Herefordshire Wildlife Trust announces an exciting new addition at Queenswood Country Park
Photo Credit: Kerry Mole-Knight Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum covers a big area – 170 acres to be precise. From Herefordshire Wildlife Trust: To help people with accessibility needs explore further than before, we now have two new electric mobility scooters...
NEWS | A new shop is set to open its doors near Hereford today
The Dog Barn Hereford opens this morning! Your Herefordshire managed to get some sneak peek photos of The Dog Barn which opens in Hereford this morning, 10am - 3pm. A huge selection of natural treats, a wide range of raw dog food on offer, Perfect Fit Harness fitting...
NEWS | Ellie Chowns (MP for North Herefordshire) signs letter to the Prime Minister urging the UK recognises Palestine as a state
221 MPs, from 9 parties, have sent a joint letter to the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary urging them to recognise Palestine as a state now. Ellie Chowns, MP for North Herefordshire, is one of the names that has signed the letter....
MISSING TEENAGER | Have you seen missing 15-year-old girl Caitlin from Hereford?
Have you seen missing 15-year-old girl Caitlin? Caitlin is from Hereford and her family are growing increasingly concerned. Caitlin was last seen in High Town in Hereford at 9.30pm on Friday evening. Caitlin has since then has gone missing. West Mercia Police...
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in identifying a man after concerns were raised about his welfare
Police are appealing to the public to help identify a man after concerns were raised about his welfare. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: The man, who is believed to be called Mark, was last seen in Coleford at around 9pm last night (Thursday 24 July). He was last...
NEWS | A protest is set to take place in Hereford city centre on Saturday
A protest is set to take place in Hereford city centre on Saturday. The Hereford Palestine Solidarity Campaign Group will be holding a demonstration in High Town (near the Bull statue) from 11am. The group, which has 3,500 followers on Facebook, has organised a...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a serious collision where a lorry hit a building
Emergency services were called to a serious collision earlier today, with a lorry hitting a building. From Church Stretton Fire Station: “We were called out to an RTC incident today along with crews from Craven Arms Fire Station, Much Wenlock Fire Station &...
BREAKING NEWS | Fire crews have been called to a house fire this evening
Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in Coalway in the Forest of Dean. Police were called by the fire service at around 3.20pm today (25 July) with a report of a fire at a property on Bayberry Place. All occupants and neighbours have been safely...
BREAKING NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a man in his 70s in Ross-on-Wye
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man, aged in his 70s, sadly died following a possible fall in Ross-on-Wye earlier this week. At around 4.20pm yesterday (Thursday 24 July) officers were called to Broad Street in Ross-on-Wye to reports of a man suffering a...
BREAKING NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a man in his 70s in Herefordshire
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man, aged in his 70s, sadly died following a possible fall in Ross-on-Wye earlier this week. At around 4.20pm yesterday (Thursday 24 July) officers were called to Broad Street in Ross-on-Wye to reports of a man suffering a...
NEWS | Air Ambulance called to a collision on the A49 with one person seriously injured
The air ambulance has been called to a collision on the A49 this afternoon. The collision occurred between Craven Arms and Church Stretton in Shropshire. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service both attended the incident. A spokesperson for West...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council provides major update on Holme Lacy Road and Quiet Routes scheme
Herefordshire Council is pleased to announce that, following a tender exercise, Cambrensis Civil Engineering Ltd has been chosen as the contractor for the new Holme Lacy Road and Quiet Routes East schemes. The Holme Lacy Road scheme is a package of improvements to the...
FEATURED | A stunning farm park with beautiful animals, brilliant food, bouncy castles, soft play, zip wires and a farm shop!
Looking for somewhere to visit with the children this summer? Raglan Farm Park in Monmouthshire is a fantastic place to put on your list. ‘Come and visit us over the summer holidays for the perfect family day out.’ NO NEED TO BOOK! Location: Chepstow Road,...
NEWS | A building society in Hereford has shared an important message with customers
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...
NEWS | Police seize stolen property at an address in Hereford after warrants were conducted
From West Mercia Police (Hereford Police): Yesterday, three warrants were conducted in the area of Hunderton in Hereford, where three individuals were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs. At one address, approximately £3000 worth of stolen property was...
NEWS | Police appealing for witnesses after approximately £10,000 worth of jewellery was stolen from a car parked in Ledbury
Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of approximately £10,000 of jewellery from a car parked in Ledbury yesterday (Thursday 24 July). The offender used a hammer to break into a black Jaguar E-PACE D200 parked in the short stay St Katherine’s car park...
NEWS | Plans for a major new housing development in Herefordshire with retail facilities also part of the project
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...
NEWS | Important advice for patients in Herefordshire with strike action taking place over the next few days
The NHS across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be significantly impacted throughout the strike action due to take place this week 25 July - 30 July. This will result in serious challenges for all NHS services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. NHS...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Ron Parrott of Hereford who passed away peacefully on Saturday 19th July aged 75 years
Ron Parrott of Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Saturday 19th July 2025, aged 75 years. A wonderful Husband to Elaine. Ron will be sadly missed by his wider family, friends and all at Hereford Football Club. The funeral service...
NEWS | A shocking section of road in Leominster is set to be resurfaced with a five day closure in place
A shocking section of road in Leominster, that has been compared to the surface of the moon, is set to be resurfaced. According to Herefordshire Highways, the Worcester Road C1105 From A49 To Southern Avenue will be resurfaced this August. A full road closure will be...
MISSING PERSON – UPDATE | West Mercia Police provide update on search for a missing 31-year-old man from Herefordshire
Officers have released new information to help with the search for missing man Adam Selway. From West Mercia Police: Adam, who is 31 years old, has been missing from Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire since around 4am on Monday (21 July). It is now believed that Adam may be...
ROAD CLOSURE | Motorists reminded that a busy route in Herefordshire is now closed for six weeks
Herefordshire Council, in partnership with Balfour Beatty Living Places, will begin essential restoration works on Mordiford Bridge starting Monday 21 July 2025. From Herefordshire Highways / Council: The project, expected to last up to six weeks, is part of the...
FEATURED | Historic Herefordshire pub set to reopen its doors this August in huge boost to local community
An historic pub in rural Herefordshire is set to reopen its doors this August, providing a huge boost to the local community. The Live and Let Live in Bringsty will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday 2nd August. A post on social media said: We’re reopening!...
NEWS | Important information for anyone wishing to visit Hereford Cathedral with the Three Choirs Festival arriving in the city tomorrow
Hereford Cathedral has issued some important advice for visitors, with the Three Choirs Festival set to open in the city on Saturday 26th July. From Hereford Cathedral: From Saturday 26 July – Saturday 2 August the internationally-renowned Three Choirs Festival will...
LATEST | Commercial Road remains closed in Hereford with work underway to solve sinkhole issue
Herefordshire Highways have provided an update on the Commercial Road sinkhole closure in Hereford. From Herefordshire Highways: “Commercial Road – Update on Emergency Lane Closure Following Wednesday night’s emergency road closure on Commercial Road, investigations...
FEATURED | Historic Three Choirs Festival arrives in Hereford this weekend with a fantastic line up of events
Photo Credit: Dale Hodgetts 2024 The Three Choirs Festival has brought outstanding music-making to Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester and the surrounding areas in turn every summer for over 300 years – with the aim to share music-making opportunities and the finest...
STOLEN VEHICLES | Latest on the search for three vehicles that were stolen from a business premises in Herefordshire
Three vehicles were stolen from a business premises in Herefordshire in the early hours of Thursday morning (25th July). In a post on social media, C7 Auto Solutions said: “URGENT HELP NEEDED, PLEASE SHARE! “UPDATE, LANDROVERS WENT VIA BEWDLEY BYPASS. ANPR CAMERAS...
PRODUCT RECALL | Tesco is recalling a number of products due to risk they may be contaminated with Salmonella
Tesco is recalling various Tesco Pasta Salads because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Product details Tesco Basil Pesto & Semi Dried Tomato Pasta Pack size225gUse by24 July 2025 Tesco Chicken & Chorizo Pasta Pack size285gUse by24 July 2025 25 July...
NEWS | A new dental practice has opened in Hereford and is accepting new NHS patients
More people can now access NHS dental treatment in Herefordshire as the second of two NHS practices opened this week in Hereford. The first of two practices announced last year, Central Hereford Dental Care, operates from premises on Commercial Street in Hereford,...
FEATURED | A Hereford pub has a fantastic breakfast menu available with a buffet breakfast on a Saturday!
Looking for somewhere different to try for breakfast this summer? Give The Wye Inn in Hereford a visit. They serve breakfast from 10am-11.45am Sunday to Friday, with a buffet breakfast option on a Saturday morning. With a small breakfast priced at just £5.95, a large...
PROPERTY | This fabulous property in Herefordshire with superb indoor features – wonderful surroundings and an indoor swimming pool
Over 6,750 sq. Ft of bright and versatile living space across two floors with potential for Separate living Annex Price - £1,500,000 A superb heated indoor swimming pool complex with sauna and hot tub, perfect for entertaining or relaxing in private. Impressive...
NEWS | Significant emergency service presence in one area of Herefordshire this evening
Photo Credit: Wye Independant Media Residents living in one area of Herefordshire have reported a significant emergency service presence. West Mercia Police officers have been seen in the Walford Road area of Ross-on-Wye this evening, according to a number of local...
JOBS | Hereford Cathedral has a job vacancy for a new Chief Financial Officer to join the team
Hereford Cathedral is looking for a new Chief Financial Officer to join the team. ‘We are looking for an experienced and qualified accountant to lead our Finance Department at Hereford Cathedral. ‘As a qualified accountant you will have considerable experience in...
NEWS | The father of a two-week-old boy who died from ‘catastrophic’ injuries has been found guilty of his murder
The father of a two-week-old boy who died from ‘catastrophic’ injuries has been found guilty of his murder. Daniel Gunter, aged 27, of no fixed address, has been found guilty unanimously by a jury at Bristol Crown Court today (Thursday 24 July) of killing his son,...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council reveals a long list of roads that will be resurfaced in August
Herefordshire Council’s multi-million pound roads investment, to bring benefits to local families, businesses and key services, continues with works now under way on a programme of surface dressing works. The programme runs from 18 July to mid-August and will cover...
NEWS | A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of several counts of sexually abusing a boy around 20 years ago
A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of several counts of sexually abusing a boy around 20 years ago. Wayne Harris, aged 41 and of Smithy Close, Coleford was sentenced to six years in custody after a jury found him guilty of six offences against the child....
BREAKING NEWS | Police provide update on significant police presence in a Herefordshire village
West Mercia Police have provided an update on a significant police presence in a Herefordshire village. Local residents reported a significant police presence in the village of Wellington Heath this morning. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "A cannabis grow...
NEWS | The housebuilder behind the Hawthorn Park development in Leominster has donated £2,000 to a local football club
The housebuilder behind the Hawthorn Park development in Leominster has donated £2,000 to a local football club. The cheque was presented to Leominster Town FC at its local ground, Bridge Street Park, after they were successful in their application to Persimmon Homes’...
BREAKING NEWS | Update on Commercial Road emergency closure with a longer stretch of road now closed due to sinkhole
Herefordshire Highways have this afternoon provided an update on the Commercial Road sinkhole closure in Hereford. From Herefordshire Highways: “Commercial Road – Update on Emergency Lane Closure Following last night’s emergency road closure on Commercial Road,...
UK NEWS | Important message issued to all UK holidaymakers heading to Europe over the coming months due to health concerns
UK holidaymakers heading to Europe this summer are being urged to help protect British farmers from Foot and Mouth disease by not bringing back meat and dairy products Europe has seen a wave of cases impacting Hungary, Austria and Germany, and the UK Chief Vet...
BREAKING NEWS | Appeal launched after three vehicles were stolen from a premises in Herefordshire
An appeal has been launched after three vehicles were stolen from a premises in Herefordshire. A post shared by C7 Auto Solutions on Facebook said: “URGENT HELP NEEDED, PLEASE SHARE! “At 02:50 this morning (Thursday 24th) a group of approx 5 people broke into our...
NEWS | Important information for members of the public and dog walkers with access changes at local beauty spot in Herefordshire
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...
ROAD CLOSURE | An emergency road closure remains in place in Hereford this morning due to sinkhole
An emergency road closure is in place in Hereford this morning. The closure is in place on Commercial Road. Herefordshire Highways (Balfour Beatty) are currently working to resolve an issue with a sinkhole. The sinkhole appeared on the main road near Mr Chips. The...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of former Trinity Primary School teacher Christine Mary Escott
In Memory of Christine Mary Escott. On Friday 18th July 2025 Christine Mary Escott peacefully passed away at Brockington house with her family by her side. Christine taught at Trinity primary school for 25 years and was loved by so many. Please contact Bayley Brothers...
PROPERTY | A stunning property with beautiful gardens and an indoor swimming pool
Set at the head of a sweeping drive, Oakfield is a magnificent Grade II listed country house sitting in a slightly elevated position surrounded by farmland with views across the beautiful Wye Valley. 5 Reception rooms, kitchen with adjacent pantry and utility 6...
REVEALED | Plans to demolish a church and build a 52 bed care home in Hereford
Plans have been submitted to Herefordshire Council for a new 52 bed care home in the city. The planning application is for a proposed 52-bed care facility at 45 Venns Lane Hereford. The development is aimed at providing high-quality residential care...