Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire at a property in a Herefordshire village overnight. The fire occurred in the village of Dorstone and crews from Peterchurch and Eardisley attended the incident. A spokesperson for...
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NEWS | The number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Herefordshire has increased according to data from Diabetes UK
New analysis released today by Diabetes UK shows the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Herefordshire and Worcestershire has increased from 48,804 to 50,729 since last year. In the Midlands, the area with the highest prevalence is the Black Country where...
NEWS | A specialist sensory room has opened in Hereford with a messy play room, a light room and much more!
Sensory Rooms Hereford is specially designed to provide calm, focus, and comfort to people with sensory processing problems, which often includes people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children on the spectrum may be hyper-sensitive to harsh lighting,...
NEWS | Tributes paid to a West Mercia Police officer who collapsed and died whilst on duty on Tuesday
From West Mercia Police: It is with immense sadness that we can confirm a serving West Mercia Police officer has sadly died whilst on duty. PC Andy Boardman was taken ill and collapsed whilst on duty in Broseley, Shropshire, yesterday afternoon (Tuesday...
NEWS | Deb Davies, a Group Commander for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has been named winner of the ‘Dany Cotton Inspiring Leader Award’ in the Women in the Fire Service Awards 2023
Deb Davies, a Group Commander for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has been named winner of the ‘Dany Cotton Inspiring Leader Award’ in the Women in the Fire Service Awards 2023. Deb, who joined Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service in 2001 has...
CRICKET | One of Herefordshire’s cricketers will feel right at home when the county side begin their National Counties T20 programme with a trip to Sherborne School to take on Dorset on Sunday
ONE of Herefordshire’s cricketers will feel right at home when the county side begin their National Counties T20 programme with a trip to Sherborne School to take on Dorset on Sunday. Skipper Matt Pardoe has, for several years, been the master in charge of cricket at...
NEWS | The Courtyard team are delighted to announce that Estelle van Warmelo has won Best Director for Beauty and the Beast in the UK Pantomime Association’s Pantomime Awards 2023
The Courtyard team are delighted to announce that Estelle van Warmelo has won Best Director for Beauty and the Beast in theUK Pantomime Association’s Pantomime Awards 2023. Beauty and the Beast was nominated for two awards this year: Best Script (Lyndsay Maples)...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire this morningÂ
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire this morning. The collision has occurred on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) between Fromes Hill and Cradley. West Mercia Police are understood to be at the scene and...
FEATURED | The Break Rooms – The new place to visit in Leominster to release your stress by smashing itemsÂ
Had a bad day at work? Going through a stressful time in life? We all have times in life where we need to release a bit of anger, but in a safe environment. The Break Rooms is a new recreation centre in Leominster where you can head to a safe place to release your...
NEWS | Police appeal for help in finding a missing 14-year-old boy who was last seen on Good FridayÂ
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 14-year-old boy who was last seen on Good Friday. Gwent Police issued the following appeal on Tuesday. “We are appealing for information to find Justin Price who has been reported missing. Justin, 14, was last seen on...
NEWS | Police warn vehicle owners to remain vigilant following reports of a male acting suspiciously and trying to open doors of vehicles at multiple properties
Police asking vehicle owners in the Newent area to be vigilant following a number of thefts and attempted door trying incidents over the Easter weekend. In incidents on Manor Road on Saturday (8 April) it was reported that an unknown man had attempted to open the...
NEWS | Hereford Masterplan states that one of the main issues facing the city is its ‘relatively low-skilled population’Â
The draft Hereford Masterplan was revealed at the end of 2022 and focuses on a number of projects aimed at improving Hereford and making it a more welcoming place for visitors and local people. The Masterplan highlights the key challenges facing Hereford and also the...
WHAT’S ON? | Celebrities including James Arthur, Dean Gaffney and Deon Burton to grace the Edgar Street pitch this weekend to raise money for Ely Memorial Fund
Hereford FC are delighted to confirm that Sellebrity Soccer is set to return to Edgar Street for a second season. Two teams packed full of celebrities are set to put on a show at Edgar Street this coming Sunday 16th April 2023 – 3pm KO Previously the Sellebrity...
REVEALED | Project to turn Eign Gate into a pedestrian and cycle friendly street in Hereford with aim to reduce anti-social behaviour in the area
As part of the Hereford City Masterplan, Eign Gate has been recognised as an area for improvements to be made. Eign Gate is also included in the ‘Cathedral & River Wye Quarter’ project running concurrently with the city masterplan. As a key pedestrianised...
NEWS | Fire crews called to a vehicle fire on a residential street in Hereford this afternoonÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have been called to a vehicle fire in the South Wye area of Hereford this afternoon. The vehicle fire has occurred on Northolme Road in the Belmont area of the city. The road has been temporarily blocked and motorists...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s is introducing Nectar Prices – a new loyalty initiative which will give all 18 million Nectar customers big savings on a wide range of products
From today, Sainsbury’s is introducing Nectar Prices, a new loyalty initiative which will give all 18 million Nectar customers big savings on a wide range of products, including some of Britain’s favourite brands, when checking out in Sainsbury’s supermarkets or...
FEATURED | The born and raised Herefordians behind the Tuckshop at Old Market HerefordÂ
Are you somebody who works overnight and struggles to purchase food on your break? Maybe you’re off to the cinema or returning home and fancy a snack from a local supplier? Well with the Tuckshop at Old Market Hereford, you can purchase a tasty treat and support local...
UK NEWS | Mountain Rescue Teams called to assist a group of young adult males who were high on Magic MushroomsÂ
Mountain Rescue Teams in the Lake District were called to assist a group of young adult males who were high on magic mushrooms. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said: “A number of calls were received via passers by, who had come across a group of young adult males who had...
NEWS | One million families in the UK will receive a £301 Cost of Living payment from the Government in May
One million eligible claimant families receiving tax credits, and no other means-tested benefits, will get the first 2023-24 Cost of Living Payment from Tuesday 2 May 2023, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. The £301 government payment will be paid...
REVEALED | Exciting plans for an Urban Wetland and Marina in the centre of Hereford have been revealedÂ
Exciting plans for an urban wetland and a marina in the centre of Hereford have been revealed as part of the Hereford City Masterplan. Herefordshire Council’s Hereford City Masterplan details that ‘New green spaces in the Station Quarter will provide a benchmark for...