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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 &...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Passengers will have from 23 to 29 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...
OK Diner in Leominster has announced that it will be temporarily closing its doors next week. The closure will be in place so that teams can carry out repair works. The closure will be in place from Monday 22nd January, with the Diner reopening on Saturday 27th...
With temperatures this week reaching sub zero every evening. The Living Hope Hub Christian Based Homeless Charity, who operate from Union Coffee in Hereford have had an extremely busy week. Matt Healey from Your Herefordshire was invited over to meet the team. Co...
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet is to discuss approval of the awarding of a new waste collection contract at their next meeting on 25 January. Although this is a significant moment in the transformation of waste services in the county, there will be no immediate...
A ‘pupil’ of one of the most dangerous sexual predators ever investigated by the National Crime Agency has been jailed for 24 years for committing dozens of blackmail and online sex offences. Anthony ‘Danny’ Burns, 39, worked with notorious online child sex offender...
Police are appealing to locate Russell Turner, 29, who failed to return to HMP Prescoed on Saturday 13 January. From Gwent Police: We’re currently looking for Russell Turner, 29, who failed to return to HMP Prescoed Monmouthshire on Saturday 13 January. He was...
Kyle was chosen by PCC John Campion as the preferred candidate as Chief Constable following a vigorous and open process in December 2023. As a current Commander for the Metropolitan Police Service, he brings a wealth of experience having held a range of roles...
A Herefordshire man who verbally attacked a refugee in a park has been fined. Diago Biddle, 18, of Foster Crescent in Leominster, Herefordshire pleaded guilty of racially or religiously aggravated intentional harassment, alarm, or distress. He was sentenced on...
A member of the public out walking their dog called police at 21:13hrs on Thursday, 18 January after finding the baby girl in a shopping bag in London. The baby had been wrapped in a towel. Officers have completed their work at the scene and the crime scene is now...
West Mercia Police have provided an update on the collision involving a HGV on the A40 near Ross-on-Wye. The road has been closed for a number of hours and motorists are advised to use alternative routes. Traffic is already building up in the area so expect...
Two Hereford coffee shops will be closing their doors earlier than usual today. The Coffee Cart in High Town, and the Coffee Corner at the Old Market in Hereford will both be closing their doors at 5pm this evening. This is so that staff can enjoy a Christmas party...
West Midlands Railway has announced that there are no trains running between Hereford and Worcester this morning. This is due to reports of icicles in the tunnel near Colwall. Temperatures dropped to lows of -7c in Herefordshire and Worcestershire...
A major route in Herefordshire is closed this morning, with emergency services responding to reports of an overturned lorry. The A40 is closed in both directions, from Ross-on-Wye, to the junction with the A4137 at Symonds Yat. The AA is reporting that the closure is...
Reports this evening have suggested that League Two Forest Green Rovers have parted company with manager Troy Deeney Troy Deeney sacked after just six matches as Forest Green manager (msn.com) Former Hereford United goalkeeper Dan Connor, the club’s longstanding...
Philomena Williams, 61, was last seen on Monday 15 January near Brecon Road, Abergavenny and officers are concerned for her welfare. Gwent Police are appealing for information to find Philomena Williams, who has been reported as missing. Philomena, 61, was last seen...
West Mercia Police are renewing their appeal for help to find Ian James who has links to the Broadway, Evesham and Forest of Dean area and is wanted on recall to prison. Officers from the Neighbourhood Crime Fighting Team (NCFT) in South Worcestershire are keen to...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new store on Hereford’s high street has raised the equivalent of forty-two lifesaving missions in its first six months. Since opening in July 2023, customers have flooded into the charity’s shop on Commercial Street, Hereford over the...
It’s January, so we thought we’d bring you something to help cheer you up! Your chance to win a weekend break at this stunning cottage in beautiful Pembrokeshire. The weekend break will cover THREE nights from Friday to Monday and will be in February or March 2024...
A Herefordshire cafe has launched its afternoon tea menu and it looks absolutely fantastic! The Mulberry Cafe, at Radway Bridge Garden Centre on the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road, confirmed on Facebook the launch of its Afternoon Tea menu. A post on Facebook said:...
Sainsbury’s has announced it will be investing £200 million to offer a leading rate of colleague pay, increasing to £12 per hour and recognising the hard work of colleagues across Sainsbury’s and Argos. Effective from March, this is Sainsbury’s single biggest ever...
Emergency services are responding to a collision on the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road this evening. The collision has occurred between Leigh Sinton and Cradley. West Mercia Police are in attendance at the incident. Traffic is building up in the area....
Herefordshire Meats are offering a fabulous ‘Meals on Wheels’ service with 7 days worth of meals delivered FREE to your home for just £35. This is a fantastic offer, especially for those living alone, or maybe people who simply don’t fancy venturing out in the cold...
The historic Herefordshire village pub that has a fabulous food menu, fantastic drinks and a warm atmosphere. Gino and Rachael warmly welcome you to The Temple Bar Inn, Ewyas Harold. Independently owned and first licensed in the 1850s, the beautiful Virginia...
Police are appealing for information to help locate a vulnerable teenage girl who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 16-year-old Briyanna who was last seen during the early hours of Saturday morning (13 January) and...
More than 70 prohibited firearms have been seized by police in a two-day operation in Craven Arms. Last week officers from the Firearms Licensing Unit removed the firearms from a property in Corfton following information a licensed firearms dealer was in possession of...
A Striking Contemporary 4/5 Bedroom Detached Brand New Family Home, with gorgeous open plan kitchen/dining/family room, triple garage block with annexe potential and plot extending to approx. 0.5 acres, all quietly nestled at the fringes of popular Moreton-On-Lugg...
Two more convictions in £100 million ‘cash in suitcases’ conspiracy. Two men from London have become the fifteenth and sixteenth members of a £100m+ money laundering network to be convicted, following a major National Crime Agency investigation into cash smuggling...
A Police constable has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison after driving police vehicles while disqualified. Miles Caffull, 26, of Ledbury in Herefordshire, had been a response officer based in Gloucester. He appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today (Monday...
Morrisons is adding a variety of classic British roasts to its café menus so customers can enjoy the much-loved dish every Sunday – without breaking the bank. A new and improved Roast Chicken Dinner and Roast Beef Dinner is available, and both come with traditional...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update on a fire that occurred in the Bobblestock area of Hereford overnight. Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews attended a shed fire at a property on Haldon Way. Crews were...
22 year old darts player Kieron Leighton from Hereford will be bidding for darting success as he joins the PDC youth development tour later this year. Leighton will look to follow in the footsteps of local players Terry Jenkins, Jim Williams and Luke Woodhouse who...
A domestic abuser has been handed a community order and a restraining order after being convicted at Worcester Crown Court. Daniel Hawkins, 36, of Harbours Close, Bromsgrove, pled guilty to two counts of common assault, one of malicious communications and one count of...