Two Herefordshire schools have reported a single positive case of COVID-19, with parents receiving an email over the weekend. A single case has been recorded involving a pupil at St Mary's C of E Primary School in Fownhope. Parents were made aware that a Year 6 pupil...
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NEWS | 10 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England has confirmed that a further 10 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county since the start of the outbreak to 1,183. In the United Kingdom, 16,982 new cases of...
NEWS | Sex banned indoors for couples living apart in areas under Tier 2 and Tier 3 restrictions
Couples living apart in areas with tier 2 and tier 3 restrictions are not allowed to stay overnight together unless they are in a “support bubble”, Downing Street confirmed today. Couples living apart will be able to meet outdoors in Tier 2 but are expected to adhere...
NEWS | 14 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England has confirmed that a further 14 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county since the start of the outbreak to 1,160. In the United Kingdom, 15,650 new cases of...
Amy Pegler and Lissa Morgan to run marathon through Herefordshire to raise money for Hospice
Amy Pegler and Lissa Morgan from Hereford had planned to complete the Newport Marathon back in April, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was cancelled. Not to be defeated, the ladies decided that they would still complete a marathon and they will be taking a...
UK NEWS | ‘Oh Tier, What a Mess’ – Local Leaders and Government fail to agree new COVID-19 measures
Local leaders in Greater Manchester and the UK Government are still in talks to try and agree new measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the North West of England. Local leaders including Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham are demanding a better financial...
NEWS | Eight further cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England has confirmed that a further 8 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county since the start of the outbreak to 1,146. In the United Kingdom, 18,980 new cases of...
UK NEWS | MP that travelled from London to Scotland after testing positive for COVID-19 will face no further action
Margaret Ferrier, the MP who travelled from London to Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus, will face no further police action, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed because the regulations on self-isolation came into force after she was tested. A Scotland...
BREAKING | London to enter Tier 2 (High) restrictions from Saturday
It has been confirmed that London will enter Tier 2 (High) COVID-19 restrictions from Saturday. This means that people living in the capital will be banned from meeting people from other households indoors, whether that's in their home or in a pub. People living in...
NEWS | Pub group Marston’s warns that over 2,000 jobs are at risk due to new restrictions
Pub chain Marston's has this morning warned that over 2,000 jobs are at risk due to new restrictions imposed in England and Scotland. The company says that measures such as enforcing the wearing of face masks on entry and whilst walking around pubs, plus the 10pm...
NEWS | 18 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England has confirmed that a further 18 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county since the start of the outbreak to 1,138. In the United Kingdom, 19,724 new cases of...
BREAKING | Wales to ban travel from UK COVID-19 hotspots
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed this afternoon that Wales will place a ban on people travelling to the country from UK COVID-19 hotspots. Welsh first minister has announced a ban on anyone living in areas with a high levels of COVID-19 in England,...
NEWS | Circuit-breaker lockdown could save 7,000 lives say scientists
Reports are stating this morning that the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) are calculating that up to 7,000 lives could be saved, if a circuit-breaker lockdown takes place for two weeks from the 24th October. Pressure is growing on the Prime Minister...
NEWS | Seven new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Herefordshire
Public Health England has confirmed that a further seven cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Herefordshire, taking the total number of recorded cases in the county to 1,120 since the start of the pandemic. In the United Kingdom, a further 17,234 cases have been...
BREAKING | COVID-19 case confirmed at Hereford Cathedral Junior School
Press Release from Hereford Cathedral School: Hereford Cathedral School has today been notified that there has been a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 within the Junior School. Our priority is the safety and well-being of our school community, and we are working...
DATA | COVID-19 case rate in Herefordshire on the increase but remains below national average
The number of Coronavirus cases is continuing to rise in Herefordshire, but at a rate that is slower than that in many other areas of the United Kingdom. Data shared by the government shows that in the week ending 8th October, 67 cases were recorded across the county,...
FEATURED | 2Faced Dance Company receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
2Faced Dance Company has been awarded £148,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today. 2Faced...
BREAKING | Herefordshire expected to remain in lowest tier of restrictions
Boris Johnson has just announced new restrictions for areas of England, with the Liverpool City area placed under strict restrictions that will see pubs and bars closed, as well as gyms, betting shops and casinos. COVID-19 rates in Herefordshire are on the increase,...
FULL DETAILS | Courtyard receives over £500,000 in funding to help secure future
The Courtyard Hereford has been awarded £535,000as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced...
NEWS | Future of Three Choirs Festival secured after government funding is confirmed
The future of the Three Choirs Festival looks much more positive today after significant funding from the government was confirmed. A post on the Three Choirs Festival Twitter page stated: "We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we've been awarded funding through...