Hereford Medical Group has issued an important update for all its patients. Hereford Medical Group shared the following update on social media this morning: “We have now increased our maximum capacity for patients waiting in the queue when calling the surgery. ...
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NEWS | Aldi looking for new sites in the Hereford area to build a new store as it invests £1.4bn over the next two years in the UK
Aldi has confirmed that it is looking for new sites in the Hereford area, to build a new store, as it invests £1.4bn over the next two years in the United Kingdom. Aldi currently has a store in Hereford, but this has limited space for further expansion, and it already...
PROPERTY | This three bedroom property in Hereford has a guide price of £225,000 and has so much potential!
This semi-detached home has been under the same ownership for many years and now offers the opportunity to update and personalise whilst being tidily presented throughout. On the ground floor a front porch leads through to the entrance hall which provides the stairs...
NEWS | Discover Parks in North Herefordshire has presented ‘Kellys Heroes’ with its first donation of 2024 as it celebrates its Silver year of success at Pearl Lake in Shobdon
Park owners Glenn and Hannah Jones pledged to give away £25,000 marking 25 years at Pearl Lake Country Park at their Silver Anniversary celebrations that took place last November. Their generous offer included a £1,000 a month to a nominated charity chosen by...
NEWS | A man has been sentenced for assaulting three police officers earlier this month
A man who assaulted three police officers earlier this month has been sentenced at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court. Ricky Hanson, aged 27 and of Danby Road in Yorkley near Lydney, was wanted on warrant for failing to appear to answer bail when officers located him in a...
BREAKING | A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy have been stabbed to death in an shocking incident in Bristol
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of two teenagers in south Bristol. Officers attended Ilminster Avenue, in Knowle West, at around 11.20pm yesterday (Saturday 27 January) where two boys, aged 15 and 16, had been attacked by a number of...
DID YOU KNOW? | The Hereford car park where you can park from 6pm every evening for JUST £1!
Did you know that there is a car park in Hereford city centre, where you can park from 6pm every evening for JUST £1. That’s right, and what’s better is it’s just metres from the city centre attractions itself! The City Walls car park on Bath Street is located next to...
NEWS | Two men jailed after being found in possession of large knives when arrested in Hereford city centre
Left image is Joshua Roberts and right image is Edwyn Onyeme-Cambell. Two men who ran a county line drug dealing network between Worcester and the West Midlands have been handed sentences of a total of six years and eleven months. Joshua Roberts, 20, of Dover Close in...
NEWS | West Mercia Police appeal for information after a vehicle was stolen from BromyardÂ
West Mercia Police are appealing for information, after a vehicle was stolen from Bromyard. The white Ford Ranger was stolen from Lower Hardwick Lane in Bromyard. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Bromyard Safer Neighbourhood Team) said: “A white FORD RANGER was...
NEWS | Police searching for a man in a hi-vis jacket and woolly hat with a stocky build following a suspicious incident in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police are searching for a man in a hi-vis jacket and a woolly hat, with a stocky build following a suspicious incident in Herefordshire. The incident occurred in the village of Marden. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We would like to make you...
NEWS | A popular Herefordshire Music Festival will not be taking place in 2024
Rock The Barn have announced on their Facebook page that they will be taking a brief hiatus in 2024. The made this following announcement on their Facebook page this morning.
NEWS | Public told to stop making inappropriate calls to 999 after receiving calls such as people losing their false teeth and one person who claimed to have eaten too much kebab
The Welsh Ambulance Service has revealed some of the inappropriate calls made to 999 in the past year. Among them was someone who had lost their voice, someone with a ring stuck on their finger and someone who had misplaced their false teeth. One person called 999...
NEWS | A man in his 80s has sadly died in hospital following a collision in Herefordshire
*Update- Sadly the man in his 80s who was taken to hospital, has since died from his injuries. Original Article: Officers in Hereford are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A49 in Llandinabo on Monday 15 January. The collision happened at...
NEWS | Hereford FC Partners With Matchwinner to introduce Retro Bulls Merchandise
To celebrate 100 years of football at Edgar Street, Hereford FC has announced an exciting partnership with Matchwinner that will see Matchwinner reproduce and sell Hereford United retro shirts from the 1990s. The inaugural retro shirt is set to debut on the...
NEWS | Plans approved for pitch side hospitality room, kitchen and toilets at KGD Stadium – the home of Hereford Pegasus
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Herefordshire Council has approved plans for a pitch side hospitality room, kitchen and brand new toilets at the KGD Stadium, the home of Hereford Pegasus. It’s an exciting time to be involved with Hereford Pegasus, with the...
FEATURED | An evening with Sunny Ormonde : Lilian Bellamy from Radio 4’s The Archers on 15th March at Lyde Court
Friday 15th March 2024 at Lyde Court. Local charity for the homeless, Hope Scott House presents an unique opportunity to see one of the all-time favourite characters from The Archers - the raunchy, outrageous Lilian Bellamy (played by Sunny Ormonde) live! Sunny is...
NEWS | A man who sexually assaulted a woman while she slept has been jailed for three and a half years
A man who sexually assaulted a woman while she slept has been jailed for three and a half years. David Braun, 53, was found guilty of sexual assault by penetration without consent. The incident happened at a hotel in Coleford, Forest of Dean in December 2021. Braun...
NEWS | One man arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and on suspicion of assaulting a police officer after an incident at a Herefordshire pub
West Mercia Police were called to a pub in Ross-on-Wye on Wednesday, following an incident involving a male. The incident occurred at The Eagle Inn. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We received a call around 10pm on Wednesday 24th...
NEWS | Update shared by West Mercia Police following the shocking murder of a nine-year-old boy who suffered shocking emotional and physical abuse
Today (Friday 26 January), the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership have released a Child Safeguarding Practice Review following the murder of nine-year-old Alfie Steele in Droitwich. You can find the review here: CSPR-Worcestershire-Alfie.pdf...
FEATURED | Channel 4 offering Herefordshire ‘virgins’ the chance to travel to a Mediterranean island with a number of other young people
Channel 4 is to examine the issue of intimacy anxiety among young people in a new series from Double Act Television. Recent research by The Princes Trust and UCL reveals that 40% of young people are anxious about meeting others, and more are staying virgins for longer...
PROPERTY | A three-bedroom property in a popular area of Hereford with a large garden and spacious living areasÂ
A three bedroom semi-detached property is offered for sale with no onward chain! Located in the sought-after residential area of Whitecross, boasting spacious living areas and a large garden. Expansive ground floor accommodation briefly comprises a cosy lounge,...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has issued a message saying that it will be partially closed today
A Herefordshire school will remain closed on Friday, due to a road closure being in place outside its entrance. The Westfield site in Leominster, will remain closed on Friday, due to ongoing sewage issues in the area. An update provided to parents this afternoon...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council exploring options for student accommodation at Hereford FC’s Edgar Street stadiumÂ
Herefordshire Council is exploring options for developing student housing at Hereford FC’s Edgar Street stadium. The development is likely to be in relation to plan to redevelop the Blackfriars End of the stadium that has been closed for several seasons. Documents...
NEWS | Former Hereford United Goalkeeper diagnosed with a chronic liver condition
Former Hereford United Goalkeeper and Assistant Manager Russell Hoult has been diagnosed with a chronic liver condition. The West Brom former players twitter page announced the sad news yesterday. Hoult made two Football League appearances for the Bulls during the...
NEWS | Increase in parking charges set to be scrapped but Council Tax set to rise by 4.99% as Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet admits it faces financial challenges
Press Release from Herefordshire Council: A revised proposed revenue budget for 2024/25 has been agreed by Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet. Like many other councils across the country, Herefordshire Council is facing significant financial challenges. This is mainly...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school will be closed on Friday due to a road closure that is in place outside its entranceÂ
A Herefordshire school will remain closed on Friday, due to a road closure being in place outside its entrance. The Westfield site in Leominster, will remain closed on Friday, due to ongoing sewage issues in the area. An update provided to parents this afternoon...
UK NEWS | The Government has provided a major update on MOT testing following a consultation
Motorists will still take the first MOT test 3 years after buying their new car as the government continues to listen to drivers. Today (25 January 2024), the government has published its response to the consultation on updating MOT testing for cars, motorbikes and...
PROPERTY | A well-presented and modernised two bedroom property that’s available in a popular area of Hereford
A well-presented and modernised, mid-terrace home offering ideal accommodation for first-time buyers, investors, and those looking to downsize. You enter the property into an entrance hall which has been opened up into the modern fitted kitchen. At the rear of...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school will be partially closed on Thursday due to an environmental issue which has led to sewage leaking into the school groundsÂ
A Herefordshire school will be partially closed on Thursday due to an environmental issue which has led to sewage leaking into the school grounds. The issue affects Westfield School in Leominster. A post on the Herefordshire Council School Closures page said:...
UPDATED | Three wards at Hereford County Hospital CLOSED to visitors following outbreak of Norovirus
Visiting restrictions at Ross Community Hospital wards have now been lifted today, Wednesday 24 January, following a recent outbreak of the winter vomiting and diarrhoea bug, Norovirus. However, Arrow Ward, Ashgrove Ward and Frome Ward at Hereford County Hospital are...
NEWS | Hereford County Hospital shares an important message with all patients and visitors with ward closures in place
Some wards at Hereford County Hospital have introduced visiting restrictions due to a rising number of cases of the winter vomiting and diarrhoea bug, Norovirus. As a preventative measure, visiting on Ashgrove and Frome wards is being restricted and will temporarily...
NEWS | Large number of properties without power this morning as Storm Jocelyn knocks down power lines and trees in HerefordshireÂ
There are a large number of properties without power this morning, as Storm Jocelyn knocks down power lines and trees in Herefordshire. Gusts of wind have reached more than 65mph in parts of Herefordshire overnight, with Storm Jocelyn packing more of a punch in the...
NEWS | Disruption on a number of routes this morning due to fallen trees as Storm Jocelyn hits HerefordshireÂ
There is disruption on a number of routes this morning, as Storm Jocelyn hits Herefordshire. Winds affecting Herefordshire seem far stronger than those that we saw in the area with Storm Isha, with a number of trees down on routes across the county. 60+mph winds have...
NEWS | A 37-year-old man has died following a collision between two vehicles earlier today
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal collision. At 5.30am this morning a white Mercedes C220 and a white Ford Mondeo collided on the B4211 Worcester Road opposite Rydd Gardens, near Hanley Castle in Worcestershire. The...
NEWS | Public told to stop making inappropriate calls to 999 after receiving calls such as people losing their false teeth and one person who claimed to have eaten too much kebab
The Welsh Ambulance Service has revealed some of the inappropriate calls made to 999 in the past year. Among them was someone who had lost their voice, someone with a ring stuck on their finger and someone who had misplaced their false teeth. One person called 999...
NEWS | Lidl has announced that its staff will be getting a pay rise with some shop floor colleagues earning £13.00 an hour
Lidl GB has announced its latest investment into pay, which will see its 26,000 hourly-paid colleagues receive the highest rates of pay in the sector. From 1st March, the discounter’s entry level rates will increase from £11.40 to £12.00 outside of the M25, rising to...
NEWS | Visiting restrictions introduced on some wards at Hereford County hospital due to rising cases of Norovirus
Some wards at Hereford County Hospital have introduced visiting restrictions due to a rising number of cases of the winter vomiting and diarrhoea bug, Norovirus. As a preventative measure, visiting on Ashgrove and Frome wards is being restricted and will temporarily...
FEATURED | Hereford production company Rural Studios awarded funding as part of BBC’s Small Indie Fund
Hereford production company Rural Studios awarded funding as part of BBC’s Small Indie Fund. Launched in 2020, the highly contested Small Indie Fund supports the growth of small independent production companies across the UK and will help Rural Studios to scale up its...
NEWS | Parts of Ross-on-Wye town centre were cordoned off following an incident on Monday eveningÂ
Photo Credit: Doug Pulsford Parts of Ross-on-Wye town centre were cordoned off on Monday evening, following an incident in the town centre. Market Place and Broad Street were cordoned off after emergency services were called to a chimney fire at the Crown &...
NEWS | Passengers can claim up to 50% off selected advance and off-peak rail tickets in the Great British Rail Sale that begins TODAY!
Passengers will have from 23rd to 29th January to claim up to 50% off selected Advance and Off-Peak rail tickets, through the Great British Rail Sale. Over a million discounted tickets will be available to destinations across England and Wales, as well as on...
WEATHER WARNING | Storm Jocelyn set to bring strong winds to Herefordshire on Tuesday and into WednesdayÂ
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Herefordshire on Tuesday, with strong winds forecast as Storm Jocelyn sweeps across the United Kingdom. The Met Office issued the weather warning for Herefordshire and other parts of England and Wales today. The...
NEWS | Black Mountain Adventure are celebrating their 30th birthday of adventuring in the hills and on the rivers
What better way to start 2024 than with the celebration of a big birthday announcement for one of our local, family businesses. Black Mountain Adventure has reached their impressive 30-year milestone in operating fun-filled land & water adventure activities in the...
NEWS | Police issue alert after receiving a report of a male acting suspiciously in an area of Hereford this morningÂ
West Mercia Police have issued an alert after receiving a report of a male acting suspiciously in an area of Hereford this morning. West Mercia Police (Hereford Cops) shared a post on Facebook earlier this morning. The post said: “We have had a report this morning...
NEWS | Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car collided with a cyclist leaving him with serious injuries
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a collision left a man with serious injuries on Sunday evening (21 January). A black Ford Focus struck a male cyclist in his 20s on Hucclecote Road in Gloucester at around 8pm. Members of the public attended to the man before...
NEWS | Latest on the roads as Storm Isha sweeps across the UK bringing disruption and 99mph gusts to some partsÂ
Storm Isha has left a trail of destruction across parts of the UK, with Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland the worst hit. A rare red warning was issued by the Met Office for North East Scotland overnight, with 90+ mph gusts recorded in some parts. Thousands of...
STORM ISHA | Latest road closures and updates as Storm Isha sweeps across HerefordshireÂ
A number of routes are affected by fallen trees, with Storm Isha sweeping across Herefordshire this evening. List of closures / information: *Last updated - 9pm Sunday* A40 - The A40 is currently closed northbound between Symonds Yat and Ross-on-Wye due to a number of...
NEWS | Hundreds of properties in Herefordshire without power as Storm Isha hits the countyÂ
Hundreds of properties in Herefordshire are without power this evening, as Storm Isha hits the United Kingdom. According to National Grid (7.30pm Sunday), more than 500 properties are without power in the county and surrounding areas, including parts of the Forest of...
PARKING | Did you know you can park at this car park just a short walk from Hereford city centre for just 80p ALL day!Â
Did you know that there is a car park in Hereford that you can park at for just 80p ALL day! Yes, it’s true! The best bit is that it’s just a short walk from Hereford city centre and workplaces such as Herefordshire Council, Heineken and Avara. Perhaps you could park...
UK NEWS | Murder investigation launched after a 17-year-old teenager was stabbed to death in broad daylight in Birmingham city centre
From West Midlands Police: We've started a murder investigation after a teenager who was stabbed in Birmingham city centre has tragically died. We were called to Victoria Square after a 17-year-old boy was found seriously injured at just before 3.30pm yesterday (20...
FEATURED | The Patty Parlour in Hereford city centre is serving some incredible food that gets the tastebuds tingling!
The Patty Parlour in Hereford city centre is serving up some incredible food that really does get the tastebuds tingling! Located on Bewell Street, behind Boots, it provides the perfect location for people looking to grab lunch or maybe an evening treat. With Beef...