People in Powys and the surrounding area are being asked to remain vigilant with a number of premises in the county and the surrounding area confirming outbreaks of Bird Flu over recent weeks. In recent weeks, the following outbreaks have been confirmed: Further...
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NEWS | Emergency services respond to a serious collision near the Herefordshire border
Emergency services were called to a serious collision near the Herefordshire border earlier today. The collision occurred on the A49 near Ludlow. A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Thankfully no injuries sustained at todays RTC on the A49...
NEWS | “Keep Calm and Carry On, this is just a test” – that is the clear message from the Deputy Prime Minister on the day of the nationwide test of the national Emergency Alerts system.
Officials from the Cabinet Office National Situation Centre will send out the alert at 3pm and it will be received by every 4G and 5G device across the United Kingdom. A major awareness campaign was launched to ensure the public knew about the test of the system, with...
NEWS | Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy and are asking for the public’s help to locate him
Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy and are asking for the public's help to locate him. Officers are increasingly concerned for Alfie's welfare as he is vulnerable due to his age. He was last seen around 10pm on Tuesday (18 April) out of county, and it...
FEATURED | Ross-on-Wye to host a fantastic Vegan Market this summer with food vendors, artisan bakers and brewers among those attending
Ross-on-Wye will host a Vegan Market this summer, with a number of food vendors, artisan bakers and brewers among those attending the event. Ross-on-Wye Town Council shared the exciting news this morning. “We're excited to announce that we will be hosting our very...
BREAKING | A serving member of the UK’s armed forces has been charged under the Official Secrets Act
A man has been charged with offences under the Official Secrets Act following an investigation by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command. Thomas Newsome, 36 (21.05.86), who is a serving member of the UK's Armed Forces, was initially arrested and detained under PACE on...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council plans to reduce the number of car parking spaces in the city and restructure parking charges to make Hereford a people-friendly city
Herefordshire Council plans to make year-on-year reductions in the number of on-street parking spaces in Hereford, as part of plans for people-friendly streets, revealed in the Hereford Masterplan. The council also plans to reduce the number of off-street parking...
NEWS | 50-year-old woman reported for careless or inconsiderate driving following collision in Herefordshire
A 50-year-old woman has been reported by Police for careless or inconsiderate driving following a collision in Herefordshire on Friday afternoon. The collision occurred on the A44 (Leominster to Worcester Road) near Docklow. Emergency services attended the incident...
NEWS | Secretary of State for Environment Thérèse Coffey strongly disagrees with Sir Bill Wiggin and is ‘pleased to see criminal sentence imposed after horrific pollution’
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Thérèse Coffey, has said that she is pleased that a criminal sentence has been imposed after horrific pollution and damage was caused to the River Lugg. Her comments are the opposite of her Conservative...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC reveal season ticket prices for new season with only a small increase in prices due to club ‘understanding the wider cost of living pressures’ that supporters face
Hereford FC have increased their season ticket costs for the 23/24 season, but by only a small amount, with the club understanding that supporters are facing the difficulty of the cost of living crisis. In an update on the official website, Hereford FC Chairman Chris...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to reports of a second collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this evening
Emergency services are responding to reports of a second collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this evening. The incident has occurred on the B4349 between the junction for the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) and the village of Clehonger. It is the second...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to reports of a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this evening
Emergency services are responding to reports of a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this evening. The incident has occurred on the B4349 between the junction for the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) and the village of Clehonger. Emergency services...
NEWS | Taxi drivers told that they are committing an offence if they refuse a short journey without good cause with concerns that vulnerable people could be left at risk
Taxi drivers in Herefordshire have been told that they are committing an offence if they refuse a short journey without good cause with concerns that vulnerable people could be left at risk. An email was sent out to taxi drivers today by Herefordshire Council’s Taxi...
NEWS | Long-serving staff members have been honoured by Wye Valley NHS Trust
Staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust who have collectively clocked up more than 5,000 years combined NHS service attended a special event this week to recognise and honour their hard work and dedication. More than 190 members of Trust staff were invited to enjoy cake and...
NEWS | Hereford and Leominster both prepare to welcome the May Fair in the coming weeks
Showmen and women from around the country will make their way to Leominster and Hereford for the well visited and popular Mayfairs. The streets come alive during each three-day festival as thousands flock into the town and city centre, including from other counties,...
NEWS | Sir Bill Wiggin believes that it’s a waste of taxpayers money sending farmers who have prevented flooding like John Price to prison
Sir Bill Wiggin has issued a strong statement in response to the news that local farmer John Price has been sentenced following damage caused to the River Lugg in North Herefordshire. “I support tougher sentencing especially where it is used to protect the public from...
NEWS | Major route in Herefordshire closed this afternoon following a collision
A major route in Herefordshire is closed this afternoon following a collision. The collision is on the A44 (Leominster to Worcester Road) at Docklow. Emergency services are in attendance and the road is likely to remain closed until recovery is organised. Motorists...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews called to a house fire in a Herefordshire village
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house fire in a Herefordshire village on Thursday evening. Crews from Ewyas Harold Fire Station attended the incident and swiftly got the fire under control. Fortunately nobody was injured in the...
FEATURED | Ross-on-Wye Beer and Cider Festival set to delight the crowds at the end of April
Ross-on-Wye Beer and Cider Festival is set to delight the crowds at the end of April. This well-known Beer and Cider Festival will be held alongside the River Wye on the weekend of the early Spring Bank Holiday. Showcasing locally produced beers and ciders, the event...
NEWS | A busy route in Hereford is partially blocked following a collision involving a lorry and a van
A busy route in Hereford is partially blocked this morning, following a collision between a lorry and a van. The collision has occurred on the A49 (Holmer Road) on the southbound carriageway. Traffic is building up in the area, with recovery of the vehicles involved...