Joy and Pride as St Thomas Cantilupe CE School Praised in Glowing Inspection There were many smiles at St Thomas Cantilupe Church of England Primary School this week after the school received a SIAMS report describing it as...
EDUCATION
BREAKING NEWS | A Herefordshire school is closed today due to a sickness bug that has affected a number of staff and children
A Herefordshire school is closed today due to a sickness bug that has affected a number of staff and children. In an update on the Herefordshire Council school closures portal, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School said: “Unfortunately the school is closed today...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council confirms contractor appointed for £2.4 million redevelopment of a school in Hereford
Speller Metcalfe has been appointed as the contractor for the redevelopment of Hampton Dene Primary School in Tupsley, Hereford. The £2.4 million council-led initiative will deliver two brand-new classrooms, improved accessibility throughout the site, and expanded...
BREAKING | A Herefordshire school is partially closed today with important message issued to all parents
A Herefordshire school remains closed this week, following a fire. St David’s Centre in Hereford shared an important message with all parents this morning that said: “Whilst St. David's Centre remains closed, until the boundary line can be made safe, alternative...
BREAKING NEWS | A Herefordshire school has had to close today due to a ‘suspected gas leak’
A Herefordshire school has had to close for the rest of today (Friday 12th September) due to a suspected gas leak. In a post on the Herefordshire Council school closures page, The Aconbury Centre said: “The Aconbury Centre (HPRS) has had to close the for the remainder...
BREAKING NEWS | A Hereford school has confirmed that it will be closed for the rest of this week
A Hereford school has confirmed that it will remain closed for the rest of the week. St David’s Centre in Hereford shared the following update this afternoon: “Following a Health and Safety meeting today with local authority colleagues, regarding the damage caused by...
BREAKING NEWS | A Hereford school will be closed today following an incident
A Hereford school has confirmed that it will be closed today (Monday 8th September) St David’s Centre in Hereford shared the following message: “Unfortunately St. David's is closed to students today (Monday 8th September). “Following the fire and the damage caused to...
BREAKING NEWS | Plans submitted for a new school in the Whitecross area of Hereford
A planning application has been submitted for a new school in the Whitecross area of Hereford. Pathway Schools Limited has submitted a Planning Application for the change of use of Unit 6, Harrow Road, Hereford, HR4 OEH to a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...
BREAKING NEWS | Council to spend more than £8 million on demolition and rebuild of a primary school in Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council has today confirmed that it has awarded a contract worth more than £8 million to Tilbury Douglas for the demolition and rebuild of Peterchurch Primary School. Council documents shared this afternoon state the following: “To award a Design and...
NEWS | Hereford College of Arts (HCA) is celebrating an exceptional set of results today – just a year after the college was rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted
Hereford College of Arts (HCA) is celebrating an exceptional set of results today, just a year after the college was rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Students on UAL Awarding Body Extended Diplomas and the Foundation Diploma in Art &...
NEWS | Young people across Herefordshire are celebrating today after receiving their results for A levels, AS levels and T Levels and a range of Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs)
From Herefordshire Council: Young people across Herefordshire are celebrating today after receiving their results for A levels, AS levels and T Levels and a range of Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs). With an impressive 98.4% A level pass rate,...
NEWS | Major changes set to come at a Herefordshire school to improve safety and security of students, staff and visitors
A planning application has been submitted for safeguarding improvement works at Queen Elizabeth Humanities College in Bromyard. The proposals include the erection of 1.8m high perimeter fencing, installation of pedestrian and vehicle access gates with integrated...
NEWS | Planning permission granted for Hampton Dene Primary School £2.4m redevelopment
Planning permission has officially been granted for the redevelopment of Hampton Dene Primary School, Church Road, Hereford. The decision marks a significant milestone in the delivery of modern, inclusive, and sustainable education facilities for the local...
COMMUNITY | 80-year-old Ann from Hereford has achieved a degree in BA Hons (Open) Arts and Humanities despite losing her husband and receiving her own terminal diagnosis
An 80-year-old woman from Hereford has received a degree in BA Hons (Open Arts and Humanities) despite losing her husband and receiving her own terminal diagnosis . In a message sent to Your Herefordshire, Ann Gabb’s proud son Andrew said: “I wondered if you would...
NEWS | Ukrainian teenager takes GSCE maths exam in the morning then wins Hereford care home portrait artist of the year competition in the afternoon
A TEENAGER who hot footed it from her maths GSCE exam to take part in a care home’s unique portrait artist of the year competition saw her effort rewarded with first prize. Liza took her maths exam in the morning and then immediately rushed to the...
COMMUNITY | 80-year-old Ann from Hereford gets degree in BA Hons (Open) Arts and Humanities despite losing her husband and receiving her own terminal diagnosis
An 80-year-old woman from Hereford has received a degree in BA Hons (Open Arts and Humanities) despite losing her husband and receiving her own terminal diagnosis . In a message sent to Your Herefordshire, Ann Gabb’s proud son Andrew said: “I wondered if you would...
NEWS | A local councillor finally got the chance to graduate this week – ten years after completing his Master’s Degree at Birmingham City University
A Graduation, Ten Years in the Making for Local Councillor Ross-on-Wye councillor Ed O’Driscoll finally got the chance to graduate this week, ten years after completing his Master’s degree at Birmingham City University. The long-awaited ceremony took place at...
NEWS | A Hereford school is celebrating an extraordinary achievement – becoming the first school in Herefordshire to secure four prestigious awards
St Thomas Cantilupe Church of England Primary School is celebrating an extraordinary achievement, becoming the first school in Herefordshire to secure four prestigious awards for inclusion, global citizenship, children’s rights, and sustainability. The school has been...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school will be closed today due to an electrical fault
A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the rest of the week. Closed between Thursday 17 July 2025 - Friday 18 July 2025 Earl Mortimer College shared the following update on the Herefordshire Council school closures page this evening: “Following an...
BREAKING NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the rest of the week
A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the rest of the week. Closed between Thursday 17 July 2025 - Friday 18 July 2025 Earl Mortimer College shared the following update on the Herefordshire Council school closures page this evening: “Following an...