West Mercia Police have issued an urgent message to all residents in Herefordshire who use an ATM to withdraw cash. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Please can everyone be vigilant when purchasing money from a ATM. Over the past few weeks throughout...
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NEWS | A second Asda Petrol Station could open in Hereford with a deal between Asda and Co-op currently being reviewed by the CMA
Hereford could soon have a second Asda filling station with confirmation in the article below that a deal between Asda and Co-op for the purchase of more than 100 petrol stations is currently being reviewed by the CMA. Asda has today opened its landmark 100th Asda On...
CHARITY | Hereford man to take part in the Cotswold Way 100km Ultra Challenge in June to raise money for Sands and Hereford County HospitalÂ
A Hereford man is to take part in the Cotswold Way 100km Challenge in June to raise money for Sands and Hereford County Hospital. Here is Peter’s story as told by his wife Sarah: “Peter and I lost Reuben in July 2018 a neonatal loss at 2 days old. He was perfectly...
NEWS | Busy route in Herefordshire set to be closed for a week for resurfacing work to take placeÂ
A busy route in Herefordshire is set to be closed for a week, for resurfacing work to take place, Balfour Beatty has confirmed. The work will take place on the A4111 (Eardisley) between Spond Lane and Church Road. The closure will be in place from 23rd February and...
FEATURED | Visit the Coronation Street set and set foot on the famous cobbles and take a look inside the Rovers Return – BOOK NOW!Â
Visit in 2023 and explore more than ever before and see the BRAND NEW external Weatherfield Precinct set. This impressive two-story working set has been cleverly designed by Coronation Street’s design and construction teams and cleverly aged to compliment the rest of...
WATCH | All the goals from Hereford FC’s wonderful 3-1 victory over league leaders AFC FyldeÂ
Hereford FC produced a fantastic performance to take all three points from league leaders AFC Fylde on Tuesday evening. The 3-1 victory for the Bulls means that Kings Lynn Town move top, above AFC Fylde. Goals from McLean, Amadi Holloway and Barnett meant all three...
NEWS | Aldi is looking for people who love wine to test and review its brand-new range of delicious wines for FREE
Shoppers will be delighted to learn that Aldi is once again opening the doors to the renowned Aldi Wine Club. The Which? Supermarket of the Year[1]Â has initiated a search for thirty budding wine enthusiasts to trial, test and review its brand-new range of delicious...
NEWS | Anglers from across the UK once again came to Hereford last week for the annual 2-Day Spring Festival
Anglers from across the UK once again came to Hereford last week for the annual 2-Day Spring Festival. Expectations were high after the River Wye’s recent excellent form, and once again it didn’t disappoint. Fishing took place between the Victoria Bridge, and Broomy...
BREAKING | Royal College of Nursing to pause strike action during intensive talks with the GovernmentÂ
A statement has been released by the UK government this evening. It says: “The Government and Royal College of Nursing have agreed to enter a process of intensive talks. “Both sides are committed to finding a fair and reasonable settlement that recognises the...
NEWS | Concerns that city centre stores could close down if Lidl is given go-ahead to build superstore at Three Counties Hotel site on Belmont Road in Hereford
There are concerns that city centre food stores could be forced to close down if Lidl is given the go-ahead to build a food store at the Three Counties Hotel site on Belmont Road in Hereford. The comments from Planning Consultancy Services company JWPlanning state...
NEWS | Police continue to appeal after a number of sheep were found dead following a very disturbing incident
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a very concerning incident in Shropshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Unfortunately we have had a number of reports of sheep being killed, slaughtered and skinned in the area. “We are...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after a car was shot at and a window was smashed in a Herefordshire market town
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a car was shot at and a window was smashed in the Bromyard area of Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are investigating criminal damage to a Gray Toyota RAV on the Tenbury Road,...
NEWS | Asda has today announced a 10% pay increase for hourly-paid store colleagues, with rates rising to £11.00 per hour from April and £11.11 per hour from July
Asda invests a record £141m this year to increase hourly-pay for store colleagues by 10% New hourly pay rates exceed National Living Wage and Real Living Wage rates Asda also freezes prices on 600 family favourite products to help customers manage rising living costs...
INFO | Did you know that it is illegal to ride an e-scooter on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes and pedestrian-only areas in HerefordshireÂ
Did you know that it is illegal to ride an E-scooter on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes and pedestrian-only areas in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “I have been approached by several members of the public in regards to the anti-social...
NEWS | A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 21 years for rape after sentencing at Worcester Crown Court
A man has been sentenced to 21 years for rape. David Gilks, 30, of Sayers Avenue in Malvern, was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Friday 17 February. He will serve 14 years in prison and a further seven years on extended license. In addition, he was sentenced to...
NEWS | The Welsh Government set to back ending greyhound racing across Wales
Today (15 February), the Minister for Rural Affairs, who is responsible for animal welfare in Wales, confirmed to Senedd members that she has now responded to a recent Petitions Committee report, which saw a majority of Members back phasing out the sport in Wales. The...
NEWS | Man injured following a suspected aggravated burglary in the Forest of Dean
Police are appealing for information following reports of a suspected aggravated burglary in Cinderford which left one man injured. The incident happened shortly after 7pm yesterday (Friday 17 February) on Ruspidge Road. A man discovered two men standing outside his...
NEWS | Kids food creator teams up with Aldi to create a series of lunchbox ideas for under £5
A kids’ food creator has teamed up with Britain’s lowest-priced supermarket Aldi to create a series of lunchbox ideas for under a fiver as kids head back to school after half-term. From healthier twists on sausage rolls and pepperoni pizzas to smart lunchbox snacking...
NEWS | Tesco makes biggest ever investment in hourly pay, taking the rate to over £11 an hour
Tesco has reached an agreement with USDAW that will significantly increase the hourly pay rate for colleagues in stores by 72p, from £10.30 to £11.02. This represents the third pay increase for these colleagues in the last 10 months and an investment of more than £230...
NEWS | Cllr Jim Kenyon has hair chopped off as part of fundraiser that raised £1,500 to help save Hereford’s Athletics Track
As many of you who know him will know, Councillor Jim Kenyon is always up for a challenge! This time, the challenge was to help raise money for the ongoing campaign to help save Hereford’s Athletics Track at Hereford Racecourse. On Saturday, Jim hosted a Curry and...