Rodney Clive Smallwood of Kingsland aged 80 years. Passed away on 1st August 2025 at home. Devoted husband to Christine, loving father to Tim, Zoe and Alex. Wonderful Grumps to Nancy, Seth, Hugo, Tabitha and Connie. Loving father-in-law to Fran, Matt and Dan. A Kind,...
West Mercia Police have issued an update following a serious collision on a major route. The collision has occurred on the A44 between Bromyard and Worcester near Cotheridge. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are both at the scene. Traffic is...
From West Mercia Police: A rapist was sentenced at court to a total of 25 years after being found guilty of two counts of rape and sexual assaults. Jose Martin Holden, 32, was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Friday 1 August. Holden was handed a 20-year term plus...
Two men were arrested after a warrant was executed at a campsite in Herefordshire this morning (Thursday 7 August) over concerns of drug dealing. Police were acting on intelligence surrounding suspected supply of class A and B drugs into the Hereford and Leominster...
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have been called to a large vehicle fire this afternoon. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service...
From the Ministry of Defence: It is with immense sadness we confirm the death of Private (Pte) Harry Johnson of the 2nd Infantry Training Battalion on 24th July 2025. He died following a physical training session at Vimy Barracks, Catterick. He was 19 years old. Our...
Have you ever considered a visit to Stoke Edith Station? Nestled within the rolling hills of Herefordshire and surrounded on all four sides by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is the perfect place to enjoy the English rural idyll with plenty of railway...
Did you know? You can hire rowing and fishing boats on Llangorse Lake, near Brecon? A great day out for all the family. You can also hire kayaks, canadian canoes, pedaloes and stand up paddleboards. General boat hire is available on weekends and school holidays, from...
The highly anticipated Malvern Autumn Show is returning 26th – 28th September 2025 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern, offering keen gardeners and those just starting the chance to immerse themselves in the UK’s largest harvest...
St Michael’s Hospice is launching a four-day fundraising campaign to support its nursing teams out on the road. ‘Fuel the Journey, Power the Care’ begins this Friday (8th) with the aim of raising £43,250 towards fuelling, leasing and insuring the fleet...
Police are appealing for the victim of a suspected sexual assault last week to come forward. The incident involved a man who is alleged to have grabbed the buttocks of a woman at TK Maxx in Northgate Street, Gloucester. It happened at around 4.50pm on Tuesday 29 July....
National Highways have shared a major update on the ongoing roadworks and work on the A40 on the Herefordshire / Wales border following a landslide. In an update, National Highways said: “Our work to install the permanent engineering solution to the rockfall at Leys...
Welsh Water has issued an important message to hundreds of customers living in parts of Hereford. The message issued to customers in the Bartonsham area of the city said: “We're aware that customers in this area may have no water or low pressure at the moment due to...
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...
Birmingham Airports runway is closed this afternoon following an incident involving an aircraft. In an update on social media, Birmingham Airport said: “Following an aircraft incident, the runway is temporarily closed. “We apologise for the inconvenience this will...
A Hereford business has confirmed that it has permanently closed its doors. The Patty Parlour, which was located on Bewell Street, in collaboration with Fresco Lounge, has confirmed that it has permanently closed its doors. In a post on Instagram, The Patty Parlour...
The NHS’s top midwife is urging newly eligible pregnant mothers that “now is the time to act” and get the RSV vaccine to protect their baby ahead of this winter. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of infant mortality around the world and a...
Police would like to speak to this man as we believe he can help with enquiries into an indecent exposure in Malvern. Around 12:50pm on Saturday afternoon (3 August) in the M&S Café on the Malvern retail park, a man approached a woman and her daughter and exposed...
A photograph of three-year-old Hope McGrath has been released by her family. Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Hope’s...
On Sunday 17th August 2025, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity will open the gates of its Strensham airbase – on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border – inviting the public to a free open day offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at its...
Police are investigating a despicable act of vandalism, which took place within a private owned, historic graveyard in the Glascwm area, Powys. Four corner stone supporting pillars were forcibly removed from a raised tombstone style grave, causing irretrievable damage...
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 multi-agency operation took place on Sunday, following an incident on a hill in Shropshire. From West Mercia Search and Rescue: “This (Sunday) afternoon, our team was called to assist West Midlands Ambulance Service, their Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and...
Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands, which covers the three counties covered by West Mercia Police, is urging parents to help keep their children safe online over the summer break. With the school holidays underway, young people will be spending more time online...
From Hereford Police (West Mercia Police) Do you know this woman? We would like to speak to her as we believe she can help with our enquiries into theft from a shop in Hereford. Around 12:45pm on Monday 30 June a woman entered Pets at Home on Commercial Road and stole...
Police and Fire & Rescue Service crews are responding to an ongoing incident this afternoon. The incident is just off the A49 at Ludlow, near the Sainsbury's superstore. Traffic is backed up along the A4117 towards Clee Hill. West Mercia Police and Shropshire Fire...
Rail services are currently cancelled / significantly delayed between Hereford and Newport this afternoon due to issues with the track. Some passengers are currently stuck on a train between Hereford and Abergavenny. Engineers are understood to have been called out to...
The 297th festival hosted 71 events in venues throughout Herefordshire The Three Choirs Festival returned to Hereford in 2025, welcoming audiences to celebrate the world’s longest running classical music festival. Over 16,500 tickets were sold with 65% of the...
A woman has urged victims of sexual assault to come forward and get support after seeing her brother jailed for raping her 20 years ago. Andrew McQueen, aged 30 and of Thomas Street, Cirencester, had previously admitted nine non-recent sexual offences against his...
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...
From Vegan Markets: New for 2025! We will be bringing our popular vegan market to Leominster for the first time in 2025. Browse a range of products from local and national independent businesses including incredible street food, sweet bakes and treats, deli items like...
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...
A resident has issued a plea to members of the public, after a number of Chinese lanterns ended up in a field near Ludlow. In a post on social media, the local resident said: “Unfortunately I'm having to write this post. “Last night around 30 Chinese lanterns were set...
Persimmon was delighted to welcome county councillors to officially open the new showhome at its flagship development in Leominster. Deputy Leader of Herefordshire Council, Cllr Elissa Swinglehurst, and local member for Leominster West, Cllr Allan Williams, visited...
An Extended 6 Bedroom Detached House in Old Clehonger, set on a private road and backing directly onto open farmland, with a heated outdoor swimming pool and flexible space for multi-generational living, All Offered With No Onward Chain. Extended 6 Bedroom Detached...
Bouncy Castle Kingdom are to present Hereford’s biggest ever Inflatable theme Park this summer. According to Facebook, the event will be taking place on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th August at Hereford Racecourse. The kids will have unlimited access to 15 large bouncy...
Police were called to an illegal rave and a large gathering at a beauty spot. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “We were made aware of a large gathering at a remote location in Brynrhudd Forestry, Ceredigion in the early hours of this morning, Sunday August...
A man has been disqualified from driving after an Instagram post of him reaching speeds of almost 100mph in Shropshire was discovered by police. Benjamin Males, of Holgate Drive in Shrewsbury, came to the attention of officers after a video of him driving a motorbike...
A young girl has sadly passed away following an incident at a swimming pool in Stoke-on-Trent. We were called to Waterworld on Festival Way at around 4:20pm today (4 August) to reports of a girl, aged four, in a critical condition. Waterworld staff and colleagues from...
Welsh Water has issued an important message to hundreds of households in the South Wye area of Hereford. From Welsh Water: Discolouration affecting water supplies in Redhill, Belmont and surrounding areas of Hereford. “We're aware that customers in this area are...
A warning has been issued following reports of a dog attack at a local beauty spot. The Malvern Hills Trust issued the following statement earlier today: “On 3rd August, our ranger received a report of a livestock attack, involving five dogs. “Members of the public...
Emergency services are currently responding to a vehicle fire in Hereford. The incident has occurred on the A49 near Steels / Tesco. The road is currently blocked. West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance. Motorists are...
Meet Eva, a 16-year-old trailblazer! As Miss Teen Universe Herefordshire 2025, She is passionate about spreading positivity and inspiration through my words, actions, and passions! recently she baked 100 cupcakes and gave them out to the public in Ross On Wye last...
A fallen tree is partially blocking a major route in Herefordshire this afternoon. The fallen tree is partially blocking the A49 between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye at Peterstow. Traffic is building up in the area. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route or to...
Annabel Radbourne from Hereford will be taking on the challenge of climbing the top of Mount Kilimanjaro later this year. She told Your Herefordshire "This October, I’ll be travelling to Tanzania to take on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, in support of St...
A man has sadly died after a collision involving coach and a car in Herefordshire yesterday. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 4.09pm to the A4103 near the junction with the B4220, Cradley and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air...
An appeal has been launched following a number of mysterious incidents in Hereford. A local resident has contacted Your Herefordshire with the following information following a number of incidents in the St James area of the city. “Hi there. “I wonder if you can post...
The former Peacocks / Woolworths unit in Eign Gate in Hereford is available to let. 37 Eign Gate, Hereford, HR4 0AB From Sunderland: Summary of features•Extensive open-plan ground floor area.•Access off both Eign Gate and West Street.•Popular city location with high...
A man has sadly died after a collision involving coach and a car in Herefordshire yesterday. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 4.09pm to the A4103 near the junction with the B4220, Cradley and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air...
Vaccination against gonorrhoea now available in sexual health clinics in England for those at greatest risk of infection. Vaccine will protect thousands of people and save the NHS over £7.9 million over next decade Rollout is part of shift from sickness to prevention...