A woman has died following an incident involving a dog at a house in Dunmow, Essex. From Essex Police: We were called to an address in Leaden Roding at 10.45pm on Friday 10 April and officers were on the scene quickly where they found a 19-year-old woman with serious...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after a vehicle was stolen from a property. From West Mercia Police: “We are appealing to the Welland community (and nearby communities) for information following a burglary at a home on Gloucester Road. “The burglary took...
Morrisons is lowering prices on popular products that regularly feature in the weekly basket as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver value to customers. The prices are live in Morrisons stores nationwide and online from Monday and throughout April. A range...
Welsh Water has issued an important message for thousands of customers living in the Leominster area and surrounding villages. Work is expected to start in April 2026 and continue to take place until the end of 2027. From Welsh Water: To make sure we supply customers...
Credit: Benjamin Reeves Photography Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford's May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the...
The NHS across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be significantly impacted throughout the strike action due to take place next week from 7am on the 7th April until to 7am on 13th April. This will result in serious challenges for all NHS services in...
Welsh Water has issued an important message for thousands of customers living in the Leominster area and surrounding villages. Work is expected to start in April 2026 and continue to take place until the end of 2027. From Welsh Water: To make sure we supply customers...
A Remarkable Grade II* Listed 14th Century Residence, located in Hereford’s historic Cathedral Quarter, offering over 5,000 sq. Ft of character accommodation with beautifully landscaped walled gardens and private parking. Guide Price - £1,400,000 Interested? Visit -...
An Absolutely Stunning Extended 4 Bedroom Semi-Detached Period Home, tastefully modernised throughout and offering generously spacious family living across four floors, all located on Whitecross Road, Hereford. Guide Price: £550,000 Entrance Hall – Sitting Room –...
From the UK Government: The world of work has been upgraded for the 21st century, as landmark employment rights reforms kick into force. From today, employees will receive Statutory Sick Pay from their first day of sickness...
Credit: Benjamin Reeves Photography Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford's May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the...
The NHS across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be significantly impacted throughout the strike action due to take place next week from 7am on the 7th April until to 7am on 13th April. This will result in serious challenges for all NHS services in...
The NHS across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be significantly impacted throughout the strike action due to take place next week from 7am on the 7th April until to 7am on 13th April. This will result in serious challenges for all NHS services in...
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident on the Herefordshire / Shropshire border. The incident has occurred on the B4362 between Orleton and Woofferton. West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene —...
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and police are appealing for witnesses as part of their investigation. At around 1pm on Tuesday 31 March police were called with a report that a man was exposing his penis in the Lord High Constable of...
A car has crashed into a house in Hereford — causing significant damage. The property, located just off Whittern Way in Hereford was evacuated after the incident in the early hours of this morning. Local residents reported hearing a ‘big bang’ shortly before...
The NHS across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be significantly impacted throughout the strike action due to take place next week from 7am on the 7th April until to 7am on 13th April. This will result in serious challenges for all NHS services in...
Following an incredibly heartbreaking and complex sixteen-month investigation into what began as concern for care of the deceased at a funeral directors in Hull, Robert Bush has today pleaded guilty to the remaining 31 offences that he was charged with, taking the...
Officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary's Rural Crime Team are appealing for information after several badgers were shot and killed near Tewkesbury. Police were contacted on Saturday 21 March with a report that three dead badgers had been found on the public...
Home Bargains has invested approximately £6 million into its new Ledbury store, which will be officially opened at 8.00am on Friday 3rd April 2026. As one of the UK’s largest family-run retailers, Home Bargains is creating 50 new jobs in the local community with its...
This incredible former 16th century pub and inn rests within the centre of Bishop’s Castle in south Shropshire, offering superb accommodation with all the fantastic facilities you’d expect from a former pub and coaching inn. Split into two sections, this...
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in a pub in Tenbury Wells recently where two women were assaulted. On Saturday 28 February just before 10pm two women entered The Vaults on Teme Street and ordered a drink whereby a man raised his voice at them....
The leader of an organised crime group (OCG) who used fake NHS vans to transport hundreds of kilograms of class A drugs in South Wales and Liverpool and was extradited from Thailand has been jailed for 20 years. Ritesh Patel, 43, was head of the OCG who utilised a...
Two men have been jailed after deliberately starting a fire at a block of flats in Gloucester last year (2025). Kenneth Moore, aged 50 and formerly of Bedford Street, Gloucester, and John Johnstone, aged 57 and of no fixed abode, were imprisoned for a total of 12...
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is preparing for a busy Easter with over 750,000 passengers expected to travel through over the two-week break, a 10.2% increase in customers year-on-year. Dublin, Malaga, Alicante, Amsterdam and Dubai are the top five destinations of choice...
An Absolutely Stunning Extended 4 Bedroom Semi-Detached Period Home, tastefully modernised throughout and offering generously spacious family living across four floors, all located on Whitecross Road, Hereford. Guide Price: £550,000 Entrance Hall – Sitting Room –...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male attempted to rob a child's mobile phone in Gloucester last month. It was reported that an unknown male who was riding a Surron e-bike approached an 11-year-old girl before attempting to steal her mobile phone and...
A major route remains closed this morning — following a serious collision overnight. Investigation work is taking place following a collision on the A470 between Rhayader and Llangurig in Powys. The road is expected to remain closed throughout this...
Bristol Airport is preparing for another busy Easter weekend with 150,000 customers passing through the terminal to meet family and friends or enjoy a spring break. The Airport will also see visitors coming into the country to explore the South West and South Wales as...
Welsh Water has issued an important message for thousands of customers living in the Leominster area and surrounding villages. Work is expected to start in April 2026 and continue to take place until the end of 2027. From Welsh Water: To make sure we supply customers...
Essential work to replace 1930s gas main running under the A49 in Hereford will help keep residents connected to safe and reliable gas supplies The gas main running underneath the A49 in Hereford is set for a major upgrade, as Cadent begins essential work to replace...
A delivery driver has been jailed for four-and-a-half-years for causing the death of Aaron Jones in a collision in December 2024. Daniel Douglas Wyke, appeared at Swansea Crown Court today to be sentenced after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving....
Hot Cross Buns remain a firm Easter favourite and following popular demand, Morrisons is going even bigger with the launch of its brand-new Hot Cross Bun Loaf, a supersized twist on the seasonal classic that’s perfect for sharing. Behind every loaf is an early...
Increased rates of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living wage came into force from 1 April 2026. These rates bring into effect recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission last autumn. The new rates are set out in the table below. NMW Rate...
The owner of an unregistered XL bully which killed a pensioner in Warrington has been convicted of being the owner of dog dangerously out of control causing injury. Sean Garner was found guilty of the charge following a six day trial at Liverpool Crown Court which...
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman was stabbed in Worcester yesterday evening (Monday 30 March). Police were called to Cranham Drive in Warndon around 5.45pm following reports of disorder. Upon arrival a woman had already been taken to hospital with...
Police have issued an important message to anyone visiting the Elan Valley area near Rhayader over the coming weeks. From Dyfed-Powys Police: Over the past few weeks, Radnorshire Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team has seen an increase in visitors, specifically...
A woman has died following a serious collision near Stonehouse in Gloucestershire this afternoon (Monday 30 March). Emergency services were called at 12.55pm with a report of a collision involving a green Nissan Micra and grey Vauxhall Astra on the B4008...
A Hereford pool club has issued an important message to customers — with the Easter School Holidays now here. Novello’s Pool Bar on West Street in Hereford shared the following message on social media: We’ve been much more lenient than previously with regard to...
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: We're saddened to report that a body has been found during searches for a man who had been reported missing from the Forest of Dean earlier this month. Searches had been taking place to find 77-year-old Graham, and the Severn Area...
Morrisons is helping families start the day the right way this Easter, with its popular Kellogg’s ‘Breakfast Clubs’ returning to its Cafés nationwide to offer a free breakfast to adults and children throughout the school holidays. Families visiting...
The average Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water household customer bill will increase by 4.8% in 2026-27, from £652 to £683. The price rise will help ensure the company delivers its aim of providing world class water services to the communities it serves. Following the price...
Household waste and recycling sites are likely to become busy as we enter the spring and the weather improves. Sites will switch to longer opening hours from 1st April — with some key information below. Household recycling centres may only be used by...
Welsh Water has issued an important message for thousands of customers living in the Leominster area and surrounding villages. Work is expected to start in April 2026 and continue to take place until the end of 2027. From Welsh Water: To make sure we supply customers...
A man has been arrested after multiple pedestrians were struck by a car in Derby city centre. From Derbyshire Constabulary: The incident involved a black Suzuki Swift and happened in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm tonight. A number of people were injured, some of...
The search for missing 77-year-old Graham is continuing this weekend. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Specialist police search officers have been joined by our Drones Unit, who have been out the last few days to look for Graham. We are also being joined again by...
Aurin Makepeace from Tan Y Don, Prestatyn was found guilty of murder on Wednesday 25 March 2026 following a trial which began at Chester Crown Court on Monday 3 March 2026. The 43-year-old will be sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Friday 10 April 2026. The court...
A key member of an international people smuggling network involved in illegal migrant crossings to the UK has been jailed for more than 10 years. Messages on his phone showed he and another gang member, known as ‘Kevin’, had discussed the movement of ‘chickens’ or...
A man who was involved in recruiting lorry drivers for people smugglers has been jailed for six years today (27 March), following an investigation by the National Crime Agency. Romanian national Nicusor Lacatus, 53, worked on behalf of a UK-based criminal network to...
Colwall Care Home proudly marked its official Grand Opening with a memorable celebration attended by guests, community members, and colleagues from across the Rotherwood Group. The event welcomed visitors to experience the home’s warm and inviting environment, where...