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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...