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Apply for your child’s reception class place. Herefordshire Council’s admission process for reception class school places for September 2025 has opened for children who were born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021.Applications can be made online on...
In Memory of Sheila Alice Prosser of Oak Tree Cottage, Dilwyn. Passed away peacefully at St Michael's Hospice on Monday 19th August 2024 aged 74 Years Sheila was a much loved Wife to Michael (Lester), Mum to Sharon, Caroline and Burt. Mother-in-Law to Brian, Archie...
In Memory of Victor Charles who sadly passed away on 23rd August. Victor’s funeral will be held on 30th September at 3.15pm at Hereford Crematorium. The dress code is smart casual. Victor will be sadly missed by his wife Linda Phillips and his family. If there are any...
Joy Dorothy Jones passed away peacefully at St Michaels Hospice on 26th August 2024, age 77 years. Joy will be missed by all of her family and friends. Joys funeral service will take place on Wednesday 18th September 2024 11.15 at Hereford Crematorium, family flowers...
Extra rail replacement buses are being laid on to ensure one of Wales’ premier food festivals is a great success this year, despite the planned closure of the railway. On 21 and 22 September Abergavenny plays host to its annual food festival with around 25,000 people...
Asda today announces it is joining part of a nationwide partnership with literacy charity the Children’s Book Project that will enable their customers across the UK to donate pre-loved children’s books in-store, for onward gifting to families who have fewer books of...
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision today (Sunday 15 September) in Quatford, Shropshire. At around 10am this morning, on the A442 between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, a green Kawasaki motorbike and a white Dacia 4x4 collided. Sadly, the...
Photo Credit: Wayne Hudson Cawley Cox was the star of the show for Westfields, who made it 10 points from their four recent league games, with a 3-0 victory at home to Malmesbury in the Hellenic League Premier Division. Two penalties and a superb finish into the...
Edward Bounds (Ted) of Broomy Hill, Hereford. Passed away surrounded by his family on Friday 6thSeptember 2024 aged 82 Years. Loving Husband to Sandy, devoted Dad to Suzy & Tanya & a proud Grandy to 6 Grandsons. The funeral service will take place at Hereford...
Westfields Football Club joint manager Nick Morgan travelled to St Lucia recently for their CONCACAF Nations League fixtures. Nick had been asked to join and support St Lucia as an assistant coach, with the role offering him experience in football at an international...
Police are appealing for information to locate a man who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 37-year-old Jan who has not been seen since last Thursday (5 September). Jan has a transient lifestyle and lives in a tent...
The family of a woman who died in a collision in Minsterworth have paid tribute to her. Tiffany Knight, aged 54 and from Matson, was killed when the Ford Focus she was driving was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Astra. A statement released on behalf of her...
The highly anticipated new Daycase Surgical Unit for Wye Valley NHS Trust at Hereford County Hospital has been opened and is now receiving patients. The elective surgical unit is cutting waiting lists for patients in Herefordshire and the surrounding area by offering...
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) announces the launch of the Innovation Programme 2024-2025, a key initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and driving innovation in Herefordshire. This programme marks the initial phase of establishing...
Just 23 motorists received compensation in response to claims that their vehicle was damaged as a result of a pothole in Herefordshire. The information was revealed in a Freedom of Information request submitted to Herefordshire Council. The Freedom of Information...
A Shropshire man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing the death of a 19-year-old man when his car collided with a fence. The court was told how Oliver Barber, of Juniper Way in Shifnal, got behind the wheel of his BMW on Friday 27 May 2023 despite...
Winter Glow, the West Midlands’ biggest festive experience, has announced it will return to the Malvern Showground for Christmas 2024, promising even more magic than ever before. Open from Friday 22nd November to Saturday 31st December, the festive event will offer...
HereFORDshire Festival is 3 days of events starting on World Homeless Day 10th October and is being put on to fundraise and to increase awareness around homelessness, the causes of it and support out there to prevent homelessness arising. The...
In Memory of Carol Ann Pitt. Sadly passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospice on Friday 30th August 2024 aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife to the late Roy, mum to Alison and Jonathan and their partners Darren and Nikki. Mum to the Late Julie...
A man described by a judge as someone who can become "terrifyingly violent" has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man in Gloucester. Samwen Muiruri, aged 32 and of Trier Way in Gloucester, was sentenced to life imprisonment and has to serve a...