West Mercia Police have confirmed that a man has died following a collision between two lorries on the M50 this morning. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: The eastbound carriageway between junctions one and two remains closed following a collision between...
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NEWS | M50 expected to remain closed until later this evening heading eastbound between Tewkesbury and Ledbury due to a serious collision
The M50 in Gloucestershire/Worcestershire is closed eastbound between J2 near Ledbury and J1 near Tewkesbury, due to a serious collision involving 2 vehicles. The westbound carriageway has re-opened however, lane 2 remains closed. Emergency services...
NEWS | Hereford is the third most dog-loving city in the UK, new study has revealed
A new study by pet insurer Waggel reveals that Swindon is the number one dog-loving city in the UK. The study compared 2023 gov.uk data on dog population against the human population of each city that houses at least 100,000 people to discover where the dog...
NEWS | Local beauty spot to be blocked by electricity substations – local community in Hereford left shocked
A planning application has been made to build 2 extremely large electricity substations at the main Green Street entrance Bartonsham Meadows in Hereford City. Residents of St James and Bartonsham and users of the local beauty spot have been shocked by the discovery....
NEWS | A Hereford Care Home has celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an event that welcomed residents, staff and their families
Gwen Walford Care Home, a beacon of care and compassion in the heart of Herefordshire, proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone the home hosted a splendid black-tie event, welcoming residents, staff, families, and esteemed guests to join...
NEWS | Two women and a child have died and two men are in hospital following a fatal collision involving two cars
Two women and a child have died and two men are in hospital after a collision involving two cars in Worcester. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 3.07pm to the A44 in Spetchley and sent five ambulances, four paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and...
FOOTBALL | In the same week that Herefordshire born Jarrod Bowen scored a hat-trick in the Premier League – the local HFA announced that the boys development centre will end at the end of this season
On the same day that Herefordshire born Jarrod Bowen scored a hat-trick in the Premier League for West Ham United, the Herefordshire FA made an announcement that disappointed hundreds of local youngsters and parents. The closure of the boys development centre, will...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a serious collision involving overturned car and power cables
Emergency services are responding to a serious collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this afternoon. The collision has occurred on the B4348 near Thruxton. West Mercia Police are at the scene, alongside other members of the emergency services. The road is likely...
NEWS | The wife of TV star John Challis (Boycie) confirms that their Herefordshire manor home has been sold
Carol Challis wife of the late John Challis who played Boycie in the legendary British comedy Only Fools and Horses tweeted this week that she has sold the property which was used in the BBC television series The Green Green Grass. Wigmore Abbey in Herefordshire was...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after an 18-year-old motorcyclist died in a fatal collision in Herefordshire
Officers in Hereford are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A44 at Monkland in Leominster, Herefordshire yesterday (Tuesday 27 February). The collision happened around 9.50am involving a motorcyclist, a white ford transit van and a grey Audi...
FEATURED | A Hereford Taxi Office in the Bobblestock area of Hereford is up for sale with potential for several uses
A Hereford Taxi Office, located in the Bobblestock area of the city is up for sale. Hereford Rank Taxis Office on Sandown Drive / Grandstand Road (next to the co-op store) is up for sale with Sunderlands. A post on Sunderlands website says: “19 Sandown Drive is...
NEWS | A man has died following a serious collision that closed a Herefordshire road for several hours
A major route in Herefordshire is set to remain closed for the majority of the afternoon following a fatal collision. The A44 is closed between Leominster and Monkland following a serious collision this morning. One man has sadly died. West Midlands Ambulance Service,...
NEWS | Hereford County Hospital’s Accident & Emergency Department told it ‘Requires Improvement’ following recent inspection with concerns over patient safety
Following an inspection of the Emergency Department at Hereford County Hospital, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recognised its staff as very caring, although it gave the department an overall “Requires Improvement” rating due to concerns over patient safety....
NEWS | Police appeal for information after jewellery and other items were stolen from a house during a burglary
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after jewellery and other items were stolen from a house during a burglary in Ledbury. The incident occurred on Progress Close, off Hereford Road, in Ledbury. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We...
NEWS | A motorcyclist has died following a fatal collision near Leominster earlier today
A major route in Herefordshire is set to remain closed for the majority of the afternoon following a fatal collision. The A44 is closed between Leominster and Monkland following a serious collision this morning. One man has sadly died. West Midlands Ambulance Service,...
NEWS | A major route in Herefordshire set to remain closed for the majority of this afternoon following a serious collision
A major route in Herefordshire is set to remain closed for the majority of the afternoon following a serious collision. The A44 is closed between Leominster and Monkland following a serious collision this morning. West Midlands Ambulance Service, West Mercia Police...
NEWS | It could soon cost you more to park when you visit the Malvern Hills with proposal to make changes to car park times and charges
Photo Credit: Laura Clarke Malvern Hills District Council is proposing to make changes to car park times and charges in the first change for most of these tariffs in 12 years. As part of a public consultation, there a number of changes to council-owned car parks which...
NEWS | Air ambulance called after car left the road and hit a tree on the M50 in Herefordshire
The Air Ambulance was called after a car left the road and hit a tree on the M50 in Herefordshire this afternoon. The M50 has been closed in both directions between Ross and Newent all afternoon, and remains closed at 5.30pm. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | Police help to escort ambulance to Hereford County Hospital after Hazardous Area Response Team called to incident in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers helped to escort an ambulance to Hereford County Hospital this afternoon. This is after ambulance crews were called to assist NHS colleagues at a private address in the city. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your...
NEWS | M50 likely to remain closed in both directions for several hours following a serious incident near Ross-on-Wye
The M50 is likely to remain closed in both directions near Ross-on-Wye for several hours following a serious incident. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are all in attendance at the incident on the...