A man has been arrested following an incident involving a firearm that occurred in the early hours of this morning. At around 4:30am this morning Police were conducting an area search for a disturbed man. He was found by Malvern officers at Malvern Link Train...
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NEWS | A major search was launched on Monday evening after a man entered the River Wye in HerefordÂ
A major search was launched on Monday evening in Hereford, after a man entered the River Wye. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service all attended the incident. Members of the public reported...
NEWS | Herefordshire-based company backs conservation project in KenyaÂ
Two members of the Leominster-based Pinstone team recently embarked on a transformative conservation journey to the South Rift Valley in Kenya. The PR and marketing agency made a significant donation to a remote farming community in Africa as part of their goal – as a...
NEWS | West Mercia Police make arrest after a man was seen exposing himself in a Herefordshire parkÂ
On the 13th of February, Police received reports of an individual exposing themselves by the Recreational Ground in Bye Street in Ledbury. Following this report, Ledbury Safer Neighbourhood Team, through thorough investigation work and local knowledge, were able to...
NEWS | West Mercia Police investigating reports of a break in at a popular garage on the outskirts of HerefordÂ
West Mercia Police officers are investigating reports of a break in at a popular garage on the outskirts of Hereford. The break in reportedly occurred at Locks Garage, just off the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road). A Crime Scene Investigation Team were seen at the...
BREAKING | Emergency services responding to an incident near the River Wye in HerefordÂ
Emergency services are responding to an incident near the River Wye in Hereford this evening. West Mercia Police officers temporarily stopped traffic on the A49 (Greyfriars Bridge). There have also been officers on the Old Bridge. West Midlands Ambulance Service...
NEWS | Significant Police presence in Hereford city centre and near Hereford Cathedral this afternoonÂ
There is a significant Police presence in Hereford city centre this afternoon, due to a Royal Visit to the city. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are visiting Hereford today. West Mercia Police officers are helping to support with the visit. Your Herefordshire...
NEWS | Members of the Royal Family are arriving in Hereford this afternoon for a visit to Hereford CathedralÂ
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are visiting Hereford today. Your Herefordshire understands that the visit is to hear a new organ in the Cathedral. The visit is taking place this afternoon from 2.30pm. Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of...
NEWS | Specialist Cave Rescue teams help to rescue a caver who required medical treatment in Powys
South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue were called early Sunday afternoon to an injured caver in the Agen Allwedd system who required stretcher evacuation. The incident required the support of specialist rescue teams. Once the caver was brought to the surface the team...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust issues important update for patients waiting for an appointment or procedure
Patients in Herefordshire waiting more than 12 weeks for an appointment or procedure are being contacted by SMS text message, letter or telephone to help reduce hospital waiting lists so that patients can be seen as quickly as possible. Patients who are contacted...
NEWS | West Mercia Police have launched an investigation after a woman’s body was discovered on a country lane
An investigation has been launched after a woman’s body was found in Worcestershire. At around 8.30am this morning police were called after a woman’s body was discovered on a country lane on Kemerton Road in Bredon, Worcestershire. Sadly, a woman in her 50s, was...
BREAKING | Police continue to search this morning for a two-year-old boy who fell into a riverÂ
On Sunday evening (18 February) officers were called to the River Soar in Leicester after reports of a child falling into the water. The child, a 2-year-old boy, was with family when he fell into the river, sadly despite the best efforts of those at the scene at the...
NEWS | Hereford set for Royal Visit with members of the Royal Family visiting Hereford Cathedral later todayÂ
Photo Credit: Andy Compton The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are set to visit Hereford today. Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester are set to visit Hereford Cathedral today, according to the Royal Diary. An update published...
UK NEWS | Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after three young children were found dead at a property
Detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) are investigating following the deaths of three children at an address in Bristol. From Avon and Somerset Police: Officers attended a concern for welfare call in Blaise Walk, in Sea Mills, on Sunday 18 February...
REVEALED | A huge housing development with more than 1,000 homes planned for the outskirts of Hereford
Bloor Homes is preparing an outline planning application for submission to Herefordshire Council for a mixed-use development proposal on Land at Lower Bullingham, to the West of Watery Lane, Hereford. The proposal forms the first phase of the Hereford 'Southern Urban...
REVEALED | Plans have been approved for a new river crossing over the River WyeÂ
Plans have been approved for a new river crossing over the River Wye in Monmouth. The new crossing will be for pedestrians and cyclists, as part of new active travel measures in the town. The Wye Bridge crosses over the River Wye and is located in the town of...
NEWS | A40 remains closed a week after a landslide occurred on the eastbound carriageway between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye Â
The A40 in Herefordshire is closed eastbound between the A466 (Monmouth) and A49 (Wilton) on the Welsh/English border due to a landslide that encroached onto the eastbound carriageway and affected the westbound carriageway during Friday (9th) morning. The westbound...
FEATURED | Proposals to improve transport, travel and public spaces in Ludlow have been published by Shropshire Council
Proposals for improving transport, travel and public spaces in Ludlow have been published, with local residents and businesses encouraged to comment on which of the ideas they would like to see progressed – if funding becomes available. Click here to see the proposals...
NEWS | World famous DJ and singer to perform a DJ set at a venue in Hereford on the May Bank Holiday weekendÂ
A world famous DJ and singer is set to perform a DJ set at a venue in Hereford on the May Bank Holiday weekend. Marvin Humes, the main man from JLS, will perform a DJ set at Hogarths in Hereford on Sunday 5th May! The news was revealed in a post on Hogarths...
NEWS | West Mercia Police recover two abandoned vehicles that had no tax in HerefordshireÂ
West Mercia Police have recovered two vehicles that had no tax in Herefordshire. Both vehicles were recovered from the Bromyard area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Today we attended BREW for our Monthly Coffee with a Cop. Another fantastic turn out! “I...