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It’s a week since the local elections in Herefordshire, and talks are ongoing between groups to decide who will lead the council. The Conservatives are in a strong position with the largest number of seats (21), with other parties such as the Lib Dems (12) and...
The Care Quality Commission carried out an inspection of Hereford County Hospital in October 2022 and detailed the following findings: “We carried out this unannounced focused inspection within the surgical and medicine core services. “We checked the quality of...
It’s back! Hereford City Life’s live performance event series, City Life Presents, is returning for 2023 with ten brand new dates! First introduced last year, this series showcased Herefordshire talent and provided...
Hereford County Hospital could soon have additional beds, as part of a proposed addition to a development at the site. An update to a planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council, detailing the following: “The proposal is an extension to the...
The A417 is closed in both directions between the A419/A429 (Burford Road) and A436 (The Air Balloon Roundabout) following a serious collision involving 2 vehicles. Emergency services are on scene, and the road is likely to remain closed until at least midday today...
The A417 is closed in both directions at Birdlip this evening following a serious collision. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: “We've closed the A417 following a serious collision in Birdlip this evening (Wednesday 10 May). “Emergency services were...
The kingpin of an organised crime group that controlled one of the largest amphetamine laboratories ever found in the UK has been jailed for 18 years. National Crime Agency investigators identified encrypted messaging platform EncroChat was being used to run the lab...
30 organisations across the United Kingdom are signed up to the Blue Light Card scheme where staff members are entitled to discounts at a large number of shops and restaurants, as well as other businesses. Discounts are available both online and on the high street....
You can get money off your Council Tax bill, or even pay nothing, in certain circumstances. Discounts and exemptions A discount or exemption depends on your current situation and circumstances, but does not take account of income or savings. If you are on a low...
Hereford FC have confirmed that 200 season tickets have been sold within the first few days, with supporters sensing new optimism with new manager Paul Caddis. 2023/24 season-tickets and renewals went on sale on Friday afternoon as attention turns to the campaign...
FREE parent and child swimming lesson taster sessions for children aged 3-6 months, 18-24 months, and 3-4 years at Hereford Leisure Pool! These sessions are completely FREE and a great way to find out all the benefits of introducing your child to swimming in a fun and...
Sir Bill Wiggin, Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire, has expressed his delight at the recent Herefordshire Council election results, which saw the Conservative Party gain 8 seats to become the largest party in Herefordshire, with 21 seats in total. Speaking...
Ofsted has rated a Herefordshire Primary School as ‘good’ following an inspection that took place in February. Ofsted visited Clifford Primary School, near Hay-on-Wye on 28th February. Here is what the report on the school said: “Clifford Primary School is a...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update after crews were called to reports of a lorry on fire in Leominster on Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (Leominster Fire Station) said:...
Aldi has launched a brand-new range of biscuit flavoured teas, including two supermarket firsts, and one which is sure to cause some debates amongst tea lovers. Launching in stores from 15th May, shoppers can get their hands on three different flavoured teas, Jaffa,...
What started as a one word Instagram message ended with a 12-year prison sentence for Jack David Peter Jones, of Cynghordy in Llandovery. The 23-year-old used Instagram and Snapchat to start conversations with girls as young as nine, before encouraging them to send...
A gross misconduct hearing has found a former West Mercia Police officer would have been dismissed from the force had he not already resigned. The hearing, which took place earlier today (Tuesday 9 May), upheld an allegation that the conduct of former PC Mark Hidden,...
A Hereford pub has reopened its doors to the public, just months after it suddenly closed. The Plough Inn on Whitecross Road in Hereford suddenly closed earlier this year, when the management team left. A notice was left on the door saying that the closure was...
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire this evening. The collision has occurred on the A449 (between Preston Cross and Ledbury). The road is currently closed in both directions with emergency services in...
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “In the early hours of 4th September 2018, a 51 year old male was assaulted and sustained a number of injuries to his face, ribs and other areas of his body. “Darren Sutton of Bromyard was sentenced to 4 years for a...