A man was yesterday (Monday 15 July) sentenced to three years and nine months for domestic abuse offences relating to an incident in the Weobley area of Herefordshire in 2023. Janed Khan, of Amberley Grove, Birmingham, was found guilty in June of engaging in...
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NEWS | Interview with former Hereford United player Steve Spooner
Former Hereford United player Steve Spooner spoke to Matt Healey about his time at Edgar Street. Spooner was signed from Chesterfield in the summer of 1986 by then manager john Newman and made 84 appearances scoring 19 goals. He is currently the lead professional...
MISSING PERSON | Police launch urgent search for a missing 45-year-old man from Leominster
Can you help Police find Paul? Officers are appealing for information to help find Paul Hughes, who has been reported missing from Leominster. The 45-year-old was last seen in the Wetherspoons in Leominster at around 1.15pm yesterday afternoon (19 July). Paul is...
NEWS | GP surgeries across Herefordshire remain affected by global IT outage with supermarkets, airports and other organisations also facing problems
Herefordshire GP surgeries have issued urgent alerts to patients, following an IT failure this morning. GP surgeries, along with a number of other organisations and businesses across Herefordshire, have been affected by a global system outage that appears to be...
NEWS | Police believe person responsible for a homophobic hate crime is from the Hereford area following incident at a service station
Police are appealing for help in identifying a man and a woman who abused a couple in a suspected hate crime at a motorway service station. Officers received a report that a couple had stopped at Gloucester Services, between junctions 12 and 11 on the M5 northbound....
NEWS | Herefordshire GP Surgeries hit by IT System failure that is affecting businesses and organisations across the globe
Herefordshire GP surgeries have issued urgent alerts to patients, following an IT failure this morning. GP surgeries, along with a number of other organisations and businesses across Herefordshire, have been affected by a global system outage that appears to be...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Pat Husbands who sadly passed away following a short stay in hospital
In Memory of Pat Husbands. Pat Husbands sadly passed away on the 5th July in hospital after a short stay. Pat was the highlight of her grandchildren lives and they would love it if you would join them at The Rowing Club on the 31st August 12:30 to 4pm to celebrate her...
NEWS | Police have made an arrest following an incident in Hereford this afternoon
West Mercia Police responded to an incident in the Hunderton area of Hereford this afternoon. The incident occurred on Hunderton Road, under the bridge. The road was temporarily blocked. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “A car...
NEWS | Police responding to an incident in the Hunderton area of Hereford this afternoon
West Mercia Police are responding to an incident in the Hunderton area of Hereford this afternoon. The incident has occurred on Hunderton Road, under the bridge. West Mercia Police are at the scene and the road is currently blocked. Motorists are advised to use...
BREAKING | A former West Mercia Police officer has been sentenced to a nine month community order for sexual assault
A former West Mercia Police officer has been sentenced to a nine month community order for sexual assault. He will also serve 140 hours of community service and pay £300 in compensation and £2000 in costs. Liam Smith, 30, of Lancer Road in Shrewsbury was handed the...
NEWS | The Herefordshire Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service announced today that they have achieved Hepatitis C micro-elimination
The Herefordshire Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, which is part of the social enterprise Turning Point, announced today that they have achieved Hepatitis C micro-elimination. Hepatitis C is a bloodborne virus that damages the liver. Over time, persistent infection...
INFO | Important information for parents and guardians issued by Herefordshire Council in relation to school transport for 2024/25
From Herefordshire Council: ‘You have a legal responsibility to ensure that your child attends school regularly and this includes arranging travel to and from school, meeting the costs of this and accompanying your child as necessary. ‘In some cases, we have a...
FOOTBALL | A Herefordshire team has been left with no choice but to withdraw from the league ahead of the new season after failing to find a manager
A Herefordshire team has been left with no choice but to withdraw from the league ahead of the new season, after failing to find a manager. A statement shared by Shobdon FC on social media said: Shobdon FC statement “Sadly after a search for someone to take over and...
FOOTBALL | Wellington continue preparations for the new season with a 4-0 victory over Radnor Valley FC
Credit: Barcud-Coch Photography Wellington Football Club and Radnor Valley FC continued their preparations for the upcoming season last night as they met last night for a pre-season friendly at the Kensal Ground. The hosts opened the scoring when a 10th minute corner...
NEWS | Illegal vapes and counterfeit cigarettes worth an estimated total of £8,500 were seized from a Malvern store on Wednesday
Illegal vapes and counterfeit cigarettes worth an estimated total of £8,500 were seized from a Malvern store on Wednesday in a partnership operation. Officers from Malvern Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) supported partners at Worcestershire Trading Standards on a visit...
NEWS | Shocking statistics shared by the RSPCA show that the charity has received 115 animal cruelty reports in Herefordshire already this year
The RSPCA has warned that animal cruelty is on the rise - with the charity receiving 115 cruelty reports so far this year in Herefordshire alone, with its busiest period yet to come. The new figures, exclusively released today (17 July) by the RSPCA, show there have...
NEWS | A Herefordshire apprentice mechanic has become the youngest vehicle technician in the UK to be awarded withan Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Level 3 qualification in hybrid and electric vehicles at just 19-years-old
Leominster apprentice named UK’s youngest EV-qualified mechanic A Herefordshire apprentice mechanic has become the youngest vehicle technician in the UK to be awarded withan Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Level 3 qualification in...
NEWS | Work starts on new Wye Valley Diagnostic Centre that promises better service for local patients in Hereford
A new diagnostic centre with high-tech X-ray and scanning facilities has moved a step closer now that boots are on the ground and work has begun in earnest on the new facility, which will be managed by Wye Valley NHS Trust. The new building is part of a national...
NEWS | Bristol and Birmingham airports have both increased drop-off charges this summer
With airports up and down the UK about to enter the busiest period of the year with the arrival of the summer holidays, new RAC analysis shows that seven of the top 20 by passenger numbers have further increased their prices for drop-off parking since last summer.*...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to a ‘devoted Dad’ who died following a collision involving one vehicle
The family of Christopher Simmonds, who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of a collision near Keeper's Pond, Abergavenny, have released the following tribute: "On Friday morning our world was turned upside down when we were tragically informed that we had lost...