In loving memory of David Charles Porter of Hampton Dene, Hereford. A Design Engineer and former Design and Technology Teacher at Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School. David, passed away peacefully at home on 28th March 2025, aged 66 years....
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NEWS | Parents left in shock after their 4-year-old daughter was ‘slapped in the face and knocked to the ground before being spat at’ in a Hereford play park
Parents have been left shocked after their 4-year-old daughter was ‘slapped in the face and knocked to the ground’ at a play park in Hereford. The incident occurred on Sunday 6th April at around 12.30pm at the play area on Old School Lane in Hereford. A post on social...
NEWS | Residents of Eardisley have launched a fundraising campaign to save their village’s school crossing patrol
Residents of Eardisley have launched a fundraising campaign to save their village’s school crossing patrol, a service many describe as “vital” for the safety and wellbeing of local children and families. A new GoFundMe campaign—set up with the support of Friends of...
NEWS | A Herefordshire shop has been closed with immediate effect with a request for a more permanent closure to be presented at Hereford Magistrates Court tomorrow
A Herefordshire shop has been closed with immediate effect following a visit from West Mercia Police and Trading Standards. From West Mercia Police: “This morning Ross-on-Wye Safer Neighbourhood Team, assisted Trading Standards with a visit to ROSS VAPE SHOP, BROOKEND...
BREAKING | A man has been sentenced to 16 years after he was found guilty of raping a woman in Ross-on-Wye
A man has been sentenced to 16 years after he was found guilty of raping a woman in Ross-on-Wye. Mustafa Ogur, of Brookend Street in Ross-on-Wye, was found guilty after a trial at Worcester Crown Court and was sentenced yesterday (Monday 7 April). Following his...
NEWS | Hereford Pride cancelled and organisation in process of being ‘wound down’
Press Release from Hereford Pride: Hereford Pride 2025 is cancelled. It's now also with great sadness that we announce the organisation is also in the process of being wound down to closure. This hasn't been an easy decision for anyone currently involved in the...
BREAKING | A 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy have been found guilty of the manslaughter of an 80-year-old man who was attacked while walking his dog
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the manslaughter of an 80-year-old man who was attacked while walking his dog. Bhim Kohli died following an incident in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town in Leicestershire, during the early evening of Sunday 1 September last year....
NEWS | Warning issued to parents following an incident in a Herefordshire village
A warning has been issued to parents, following an incident in a Herefordshire village. On a local Kingstone messageboard, the following message has been shared: “To the parents of Kingstone who don't know the whereabouts of their three children on Saturday afternoon...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal after a ‘woman threw a hot drink’ over another woman in Hereford city centre
Police have issued an appeal following a common assault in Hereford city centre. Officers are appealing for witnesses to a common assault incident on Commercial Street in Hereford on Friday 24 March. Around 1pm, outside of the Laura Ashley store, a woman in her 40s...
BREAKING | Delays in Hereford with an emergency road closure in place
An emergency road closure is in place on a popular route in Hereford this morning. The closure is in place on Tillington Road, near the Three Elms Pub in Hereford. The road is used by many to access Beech Business Park, or often as a short-cut between Three Elms Road...
NEWS | Parents urged to ‘stay vigilant’ following a concerning incident involving a child playing on a games console
Parents are being urged to remain vigilant, following a concerning incident involving a child playing on a games console. On a local Facebook messageboard, a parent said: “Good evening all parents. “Be careful what your children do while playing Fortnite. “Today my...
NEWS | Important information for bus users in Herefordshire with Sargeants sharing service update
Sargeants have issued an important update for bus passengers that use services in the Leominster area. From Sargeants: Exciting News for Leominster Bus Passengers! Starting from 7th April 2025, the full Leominster bus timetable will be back in action! (with the...
CHARITY | Hospice supporter Jake to take on a 24 hour endurance challenge in memory of his sister who died at St Michael’s Hospice just a few months ago
Hospice supporter Jake Chislett is taking on a 24-hour endurance challenge in memory of his sister, who died at St Michael’s just a few months ago. On May 17th, Jake will be joined by five friends to tackle the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge, which involves 62 miles...
NEWS | Football club left stunned after pitch is damaged by man with metal detector who said ‘**** off this is council land’
A football club has been left stunned, after pitches were damaged by a man with a metal detector. Belmont Wanderers Football Club took to social media to share their anger and frustration, after parts of the pitch were dug up. When approached, the man is said to have...
URGENT APPEAL | Police launch urgent appeal to help find a vulnerable woman with memory problems who has gone missing
Police are appealing for information to help locate a woman with memory problems who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 81-year-old Maggie who was last seen on Greenfield Road in Coleford at around 6.45pm this...
FEATURED | We took a visit to Hereford’s BMX track
Hereford BMX Track is located on Westfaling Street playing fields. The track is 300 metres in length and features a Bensink start gate, similar to the one used at the 2012 London Olympics. The race track is perfect for all levels of riders from beginners to the most...
NEWS | Families left upset after warning signs were placed on a number of headstones at Hereford Crematorium
Families have been left upset, after finding warning signs attached to headstones at Hereford Crematorium. A number of headstones have tags on stating, ‘this memorial is unsafe, please do not touch’. To make matters worse, the warning signs were placed on headstones...
FEATURED | ABBA Tribute Band ‘Kiss The Teacher’ to perform at Hereford Racecourse Ladies Night on Friday 9th May
Friday 9th May 2025 - First Race 4.55pm. Last Race - 8.25pm. Get ready to dance the night away as ABBA takes the stage LIVE after the races! Grab your girls and sing along to all the iconic classics like Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, and more! Hereford Racecourse are delighted...
WATCH | West Mercia Police seize drones and make several arrests following reports of an increase in drone drops at HMP Long Lartin – a local prison with Category A prisoners
Seven drones have been seized and 18 people arrested as part of targeted efforts to detect and disrupt drones in the airspace over HMP Long Lartin, and surrounding villages. Located in the rural village of South Littleton, near to Evesham, HMP Long Lartin is a...
NEWS | Retro Records to open its doors on 12th April in Leominster to coincide with National Record Store Day!
The Retro Station in Leominster Celebrates Record Store Day with Launch of New Record Shop, Open Day & Doggy Fancy Dress Competition! Retro Records, Herefordshire’s newest record shop, officially launches on April 12th to coincide with national Record Store Day....