Police have issued a new appeal for witnesses after a baby involved in a collision in the Leeds area sadly passed away in hospital. The four-month-old boy died yesterday (Wednesday) following the collision on the A1620 Horsforth New Road near Rodley, which happened at...
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BREAKING | Murder investigation launched after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Bristol
From Avon and Somerset Police: Tragically, a 16-year-old boy has died following a stabbing in Bristol yesterday evening. A murder investigation has now been launched and our thoughts are with the victim's family at this time. Bristol Commander, Supt Mark Runacres,...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide update following a collision involving two vehicles on the A49 in HerefordshireÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update following a collision involving two vehicles on the A49 in Herefordshire. The collision occurred on the A49 between Harewood End and Much Birch. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | TV presenter Chris Packham offers support for Hereford Just Stop Oil supporter Cressie Gethin who faces up to ten years in prison if found guilty
Image Credit: Just Stop Oil BBC TV presenter and respected naturalist, Chris Packham, testified on Wednesday at the crown court trial of Just Stop Oil supporter, Cressie Gethin, from Hereford. He has released a statement offering support for Cressie’s actions. ...
NEWS | A49 likely to remain closed for several hours with investigation work taking place following a serious collisionÂ
The A49 is likely to remain closed for several hours tonight, with investigation work taking place following a serious collision this evening. The collision occurred on the A49 between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye, between the villages of Much Birch and Harewood End. West...
NEWS | National Highways working on a plan to install a temporary barrier to help open one lane heading Eastbound on the A40 following a landslideÂ
National Highways have confirmed that they are working on a plan to install a temporary barrier to help open one lane on the A40 (Eastbound) in Herefordshire, following a landslide that occurred on Friday. Jesse Norman, MP for Hereford & Herefordshire South,...
NEWS | Major response after reports of people being trapped in the tunnel area of Greyfriars Bridge in HerefordÂ
There was a major response to reports of an incident at Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford on Tuesday evening. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to a rescue from depth at Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford after receiving reports of people stuck in...
NEWS | West Mercia Police issue an urgent message for all Herefordshire households with members of the public urged to remain vigilant
Members of the public are being warned to be on their guard against criminals claiming to be from the police in a scam known as ‘courier fraud’. Courier fraudsters will attempt to convince people they are legitimate police officers, often claiming to be from the...
FEATURED | Golden Valley Gem: Poston Mill Thrives in First Year Under Morris Leisure
Poston Mill Touring and Holiday Home Park, located in the picturesque Golden Valley countryside of Herefordshire, has achieved a successful first year after being rebranded and relaunched as part of Morris Leisure’s portfolio of parks in January 2023. Touring bookings...
BREAKING | A40 closure likely to remain in force until at least the end of this week after more rocks and rubble fell onto the carriageway
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...
NEWS | A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after he was believed to be masturbating in a church
A man from Tewkesbury has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure following an incident inside Tewkesbury Abbey over the weekend. On Sunday police received a report that a man was seen with his hand in his trousers and it is believed that he was...
NEWS | A new shop will open in Hereford city centre at the end of this monthÂ
A new shop will open in Hereford city centre at the end of this month. Sense, a charity shop, will open on Eign Gate on 29th February. Sense – support those who are deafblind or have complex disabilities. They believe everyone should be able to take part in...
NEWS | Travel chaos for motorists with three main routes in Herefordshire closed this afternoonÂ
Motorists are facing travel chaos in Herefordshire this afternoon, with three major routes closed. The A4103 is closed at Fromes Hill, following a serious collision. This is affecting traffic between Hereford and Worcester. Emergency services are at the scene and the...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council shares urgent update on roadworks taking place on the B4224 in Fownhope this week
The council, in partnership with Balfour Beatty Living Places, is currently implementing traffic calming measures on the B4224 at Fownhope, as requested by the parish council. The works include resurfacing, lining, installing signage and footway widening works. At the...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service issue important advice to all households this Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday will see hundreds of people up and down the country taking out their frying pan, mixing up some batter and making pancakes. When you are looking forward to a delicious, warm pancake, sprinkled with lemon juice and sugar, fire safety may not be at the...
NEWS | Concerns over job losses in Hereford with The Body Shop set to appoint administrators in the UK
There are concerns over the future of a shop in Hereford city centre, with administrators set to be appointed in the UK. The Body Shop, is expected to appoint administrators this week, which could lead to store closures and job losses. The Body Shop has more than 200...
NEWS | A Herefordshire medical practice has shared an important update for all patientsÂ
A Herefordshire medical practice has shared an important update for all patients. Kington Medical Practice shared the following update on its Facebook page on Monday: “Tomorrow (Tuesday 13th February) we are having urgent work done on our boilers. “To do this they...
NEWS | Motorists set to be warned of areas where hedgehogs regularly cross the road in one area of Herefordshire with new signage proposed
Motorists could soon be warned in areas that hedgehogs tend to cross the road in one area of Herefordshire. Have you seen hedgehogs crossing a road near you? Ross Town Council are considering installing Hedgehog Crossing signs in Ross-on-Wye. That’s according to...
NEWS | Two major routes in Herefordshire are closed this morning with motorists warned to expect significant disruption throughout the day
Two major routes in Herefordshire are closed this morning, with motorists warned to expect significant disruption throughout the day. The A40 in Herefordshire is closed eastbound between the A466 (Monmouth) and A49 (Wilton) on the Welsh/English border due to a...
NEWS | Motorists told to avoid the A49 near Dinmore Hill in Herefordshire due to broken down lorry and a collisionÂ
Motorists are being told to avoid the A49 at Dinmore Hill in Herefordshire following a collision this afternoon. West Mercia Police first warned motorists about a broken down lorry on the A49, heading southbound at Dinmore Hill, but had said that the road remained...