Henry Grain, who is 20 years-old and from Worcester Road, Leominster, has been sentenced to two years in a youth offenders’ institution after he assaulted a paramedic so severely, he broke their jaw. During the incident, which happened at around 9.00pm outside...
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NEWS | Two air ambulances are responding to a collision in Herefordshire this afternoonÂ
Two Air Ambulances have landed at John Kyrle High School due to ongoing incident on Ledbury Road in Ross-on-Wye. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are also in attendance. The latest update from the AA says: “Reports of crash on B4234 Ledbury Road...
NEWS | Man jailed for 2 years after breaking paramedic’s jaw in Leominster
Ambulance bosses are welcoming a two-year jail term for a man who broke the jaw of a paramedic who had gone to help him. It was the first time that body worn camera footage was provided to the police in the West Midlands region as part of an investigation into an...
NEWS | Fire crews from several stations called to respond to a large blaze on a hillsideÂ
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a large blaze on a hillside near Church Stretton on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred in the Cwmdale Valley area, near Church Stretton in Shropshire. Crews from Craven Arms, Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Baschurch...
NEWS | Tesco purchases Paperchase brand but future of Hereford store far from certainÂ
Tesco has confirmed that it has bought the Paperchase brand, but the future of the companies stores, including the one at the Old Market in Hereford appears bleak with plans to host the brand on shelves at Tesco stores. In a statement released on Tuesday, Tesco...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council considering extending on-street parking charges to additional streets in Hereford and also introducing charges on a Sunday
Herefordshire Council is set to consider introducing on-street parking charges on additional streets in Hereford City Centre and the surrounding area. The council is also understood to be considering extending the current on-street charging period to include charging...
NEWS | Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, across all of its 990 UK stores
Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, across all of its 990 UK stores. Following a successful trial last year, the UK’s fastest-growing supermarket is now offering surplus food bags available nationwide, in...
NIGHT SKY | Want to see a comet last visible from Earth 50,000 years ago? You can TONIGHT! More Details
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), also being referred to as the 'Green Comet', is already being hailed as the best comet of 2023. Last visible from Earth during the Stone Age, the comet, which made its closest approach to the Sun on 12 January, is now heading...
UK NEWS | Four-year-old child dies after being attacked by a dog in the back garden of a property in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police officers are currently in Milton Keynes, following the tragic death of a four-year-old girl earlier this evening. Officers were called by the ambulance service shortly after 5pm today after a report that a dog had attacked a child in the back...
NEWS | West Mercia support students in Herefordshire calling for a time for change and safer streets across the region
CAPTION: L-R Inspector Julie Watson (West Mercia Police) handing over branded merchandise for students, to the NMITE team: Natalie Hanson, Student Support Advisor, Mary Kenyon-James, Head of Student Experience and Lauren Fosterjohn, Communications Associate....
NEWS | Seven-in-10 motorists think responsibility for passengers to ‘belt up’ should lie with the driver according to RAC research
More than two-thirds of motorists (68%) believe drivers should be responsible for ensuring all their passengers wear seatbelts, according to new RAC research released to coincide with today’s 40-year seatbelt law anniversary.¹ Currently, drivers only have...
FEATURED | Popular restaurant Zizzi Hereford re-opens its doors after major refurbishment
This week Zizzi Hereford has officially reopened the doors to a brand-new look and feel following a revamp. The much-anticipated refurb of Zizzi Hereford is the latest in the chain’s rollout of its fresh new look, with brand new unique artwork designed by talented...
BREAKING | Rogue director receives suspended prison sentence after conning elderly residents in Ledbury and Bromyard
Bromyard and Ledbury home owners in their 80s were deceived into having unnecessary and expensive roof cleaning work done. On 17 January, in front of Worcester Crown Court’s most senior Judge, His Honour James Burbidge QC, in a case taken by Herefordshire Council’s...
BREAKING | Rogue director receives suspended prison sentence after conning elderly residents in Herefordshire
Bromyard and Ledbury home owners in their 80s were deceived into having unnecessary and expensive roof cleaning work done. On 17 January, in front of Worcester Crown Court’s most senior Judge, His Honour James Burbidge QC, in a case taken by Herefordshire Council’s...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a man in his 50s died following a collision earlier todayÂ
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 50s died following a collision earlier today. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the B4211 at Newbridge Green, Upton Upon Severn...
NEWS | Police appeal for owner of a bag found in Hereford to come forward after ‘interesting’ items were discovered insideÂ
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for the owner of the bag pictured above to come forward. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “This morning, the pictured rucksack was handed into South Wye Police Station. It has been noticed by a member of the public...
NEWS | The DM Lab is celebrating after being recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 SMEs
The DM Lab is celebrating after being recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 SMEs. From hundreds of entries across every sector, The DM Lab has been ranked 70 overall in the Elite Business 100 (EB100). The DM Lab will celebrate at the awards evening on March...
NEWS | Tesco announces major shake up of store roles and management positions plus some changes to store layoutsÂ
Tesco has today announced a number of major changes to its stores, including management roles and changes affecting other staff members. In a statement, Tesco said: “Today, we’re announcing some proposed changes to our business to ensure we remain focused and...
NEWS | A new Air Quality Monitoring Station for Leominster at Bargates is now operational
A new Air Quality Monitoring Station for Leominster at Bargates is now operational. Air pollution is associated with a number of adverse health impacts, and particularly affects the most vulnerable in society, including children and older people, and those with heart...
NEWS | A Herefordshire secondary school will be partially closed on Wednesday due to strike action taking placeÂ
A Herefordshire secondary school has reminded parents today that the school will be partially closed on Wednesday due to strike action. Fairfield High School shared the following update via the Herefordshire Council platform earlier this morning. The update said:...