A special annual memorial service for babies who have passed away will be held at Hereford County Hospital on Tuesday July 4 2023, starting at 7.30pm. Reverend Philip Roberts, chaplain at Wye Valley NHS Trust, said: "We would like to invite those who have lost a baby,...
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NEWS | Emergency services called to a three vehicle collision in Herefordshire this afternoonÂ
Emergency services have been called to a collision involving three vehicles in Herefordshire this afternoon. The collision has occurred in Mordiford. West Mercia Police are in attendance. Traffic is already building up in the area so motorists are advised to use...
NEWS | Two dogs that between them killed 28 sheep in rural Herefordshire have now been located and their owner has agreed to have them put to sleep
Two dogs that between them killed 28 sheep in rural Herefordshire have now been located and their owner has agreed to have them put to sleep. Sergeant Mark Jones said: “We have been aware that there has been considerable upset among the farming community in the...
NEWS | Police provide major update following the death of a man in Hereford on Thursday morningÂ
From West Mercia Police: Following the death of a man in Hereford in the early hours of yesterday morning (Thursday 8 June) our work continues to establish the circumstances around his death. Senior Investigation Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Leighton Harding,...
NEWS | Police make second arrest on suspicion of murder following the death of a 63-year-old man in Hereford
The death of a man in Hereford is being treated as suspicious. Around 2.10am this morning (Thursday 8 June) police were called to Brook Retail Park after a man suffered cardiac arrest. The man, aged 63, was taken to hospital but sadly died. An investigation has been...
NEWS | Hereford man Jeremy Godwin opens up a stall
Hereford's own Jeremy Godwin has recently opened up a stall at The Children's Bookshelf in Hereford. Jeremy is well known across the city and the name "Jeremy the Raver" was born due to his love of the local nightlife. Jeremy will be selling cards for 30p to support...
FEATURED | The Grapes Hereford
The home of live music every weekend. Curry nights, daily roasts, local ales, dartboard, two pool tables and a friendly welcome, plus an amazing digital jukebox. Fantastic drink offers from one of the oldest pubs in Hereford. Open Wednesday-Sunday Richard, Charlie and...
WEATHER WARNING | Thunderstorms and Torrential Downpours possible in Herefordshire this weekendÂ
The Met Office has issued a weather warning, with thunderstorms and torrential downpours possible across Herefordshire on Saturday. The Met Office warning says: “High temperatures developing across parts of England and Wales on Saturday are expected to trigger a...
INTERVIEW | Andy Williams speaks about his return to Hereford
Hereford FC announced the new signing of Andy Williams earlier this week. "Willo" spoke to Matt Healey this lunchtime about his return to Edgar Street. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvle-TBaJPc
NEWS | A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of raping a woman he met on Tinder
A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of raping a woman he met online. David Jones, aged 21 and of Gloucester, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 6 June) where he was sentenced to three years and 11 months in prison. The sentencing took...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a man was arrested on suspicion of murder in Hereford
Emergency Services are currently in attendance at Brook Retail Park in Hereford. Around 2.10am this morning police were informed a man was in cardiac arrest. A man was taken to hospital by paramedics, however, has sadly died. A cordon is currently in place around...
BREAKING | Man arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in Hereford this morning
Emergency Services are currently in attendance at Brook Retail Park in Hereford. Around 2.10am this morning police were informed a man was in cardiac arrest. A man was taken to hospital by paramedics, however, has sadly died. A cordon is currently in place around...
NEWS | Police cordon in place on Commercial Road in Hereford this morning as West Mercia Police respond to incidentÂ
A police cordon is in place on Commercial Road in Hereford this morning, with Police responding to an incident. The cordon is in place between KFC and Wetherspoons. An officer at the scene told a member of the public that officers were responding to an incident in the...
NEWS | Shocking images show impact of collision caused by drunk woman driving wrong way on Motorway near Tewkesbury
of the impact of a collision caused by a drunk woman who drove the wrong way along the motorway have been released by officers as they warn of the 'stark' dangers of drink and drug driving. It is hoped that the pictures, alongside the harrowing account of the victim,...
NEWS | Police share concerns over a recent increase in ‘Cannabis Edibles’ being sold to childrenÂ
West Mercia Police have shared an appeal after a recent increase in ‘Cannabis Edibles’ being sold to children. West Mercia Police say that the ‘Cannabis Edibles’ are being disguised as normal sweets, but have the same effects as regular cannabis. A spokesperson for...
NEWS | West Mercia Police confirm that a Bomb Disposal team was called to Ross-on-Wye on Tuesday eveningÂ
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a bomb disposal team was called to Ross-on-Wye on Tuesday evening. Emergency services were called to the Oaklands area of the town following the discovery of a what was believed to be a bomb. The discovery was made in a slip in...
FEATURED | A brand new bakery is set to open its doors in the centre of Hereford in the coming weeks
A brand new bakery is set to open its doors in the centre of Hereford in the coming weeks. Bastion Bakehouse, will be located in Bastion Mews and it looks an exciting venture! In a post on social media, the owners of Bastion Bakehouse said: “Bastion Bakehouse will...
NEWS | Parts of Tupsley, South Wye, Hereford City Centre and Leominster have the highest rates of Chlamydia detection in Herefordshire but overall trend is down
Parts of Tupsley, South Wye, Hereford City Centre and Leominster have the highest rates of Chlamydia detection in Herefordshire, but the overall trend is down, but lockdown may have something to do with that! Overall, the number of new sexually transmitted infections...
NEWS | Travellers have arrived at a popular Hereford park – just weeks after being moved onÂ
A group of travellers have arrived and pitched up at a popular Hereford park, just weeks after being moved on. The travellers have pitched up on the park that’s next to Old School Lane, in the College area of Hereford. Local residents said that the group had arrived...
NEWS | Motorists advised to plan ahead with a temporary closure of the A49 between Hereford and Leominster later this monthÂ
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a temporary closure of the A49 between Hereford and Leominster set to be put in place. The closure will be overnight, and will affect the A49 at Dinmore Hill, according to National Highways. The closures will be in place...