Press Release from West Mercia Police: “I didn’t feel safe. In fact, I was terrified. I carried on walking – I had no choice – but I picked up the pace and clutched my keys in my fist. It was a horrid experience, but by no means an unusual one.” Many women and girls...
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NEWS | A woman has sadly died following a collision in Herefordshire
A woman has sadly died following a collision that occurred in Herefordshire. The incident happened in Ross-on-Wye last week. In a statement shared on Wednesday evening, West Mercia Police said: “Last Thursday we issued an appeal for witnesses following a collision on...
NEWS | Thousands of disabled people to receive £150 cost of living payment later this year
After confirming the payment schedule for five cost of living payments through the 2023/24 financial year, The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has today announced in Parliament more detail on the support. This includes estimates of how many people across the...
NEWS | Police appealing for help in identifying three teenagers following an incident in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for help in identifying three teenagers following an incident in a Herefordshire Market Town. The incident occurred in Bromyard at approximately 7pm on Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Bromyard SNT)...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to an incident on Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident on Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford. The incident is heading southbound on the A49, with passers by saying that a pedestrian is receiving medical assistance. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | Teams from UK fire and rescue services have deployed to Turkey to assist with search and rescue operations following devastating earthquakes
Teams from UK fire and rescue services have deployed to the Republic of Türkiye to assist with search and rescue operations following the devastating earthquakes. The 77-strong International Search and Rescue (UKISAR) team is made up of firefighters and staff from 14...
FEATURED | Aldi’s highly anticipated pet event is back with items available from just £1.19
Calling all pet paw-rents, Aldi’s highly anticipated Pet Event is back. From plush beds to grooming essentials, pet owners will be able to put their best paw forward with prices starting from just £1.19. Available to pre-order online from 12th February and in stores...
NEWS | Over 8 million families in the UK to receive new Cost of Living Payment this Spring
After confirming the payment schedule for five cost of living payments through the 2023/24 financial year, The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has today announced in Parliament more detail on the support. This includes estimates of how many people across the...
WEATHER WARNING | Met Office issues freezing fog warning for Herefordshire on Wednesday
The Met Office has this evening issued a weather warning for freezing fog across parts of Herefordshire. Temperatures are likely to fall below freezing with a widespread frost and icy patches. The Met Office warning for Herefordshire which is valid from 3am on...
NEWS | CBBC’s Operation Ouch talk Cancer with patients in Herefordshire
Last spring the BBC came to Wye Valley NHS Trust to film three of our patients to talk about cancer. Operation Ouch, hosted by Dr Chris and Dr Xand, is a programme created to help children understand medical conditions and what types of treatment they should expect if...
BREAKING | Dad found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after daughter’s death
Alun Titford from Mid Wales has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter following the death of his 16-year-old daughter Kaylea On October 10, 2020, Dyfed-Powys Police officers attended the home of 16-year-old Kaylea Titford following a report from her...
NEWS | Improvements being made at a Hereford school that has been rated as inadequate by Ofsted but serious weaknesses remain a concern
Ofsted has commented that improvements are being made at a Hereford secondary school that has been rated as inadequate, but has also commented that serious weaknesses remain a concern. Following a visit from Ofsted on 13th and 14th December 2022, a report sent to...
UK NEWS | Unite blasts government weakness on taxing oil firms as BP profits soar to £23 billion
Unite blasts government weakness on taxing oil firms as BP profits soar to £23 billion. BP sees biggest profits in history for 2022, as they double to £23 billion. BP’s bonanza profits come after Shell reports earnings of £32 billion, bringing the combined total...
BREAKING | Police launch murder investigation after three people found dead at a college with firearm discovered at the scene
The incident at an address within Epsom College in the early hours of Sunday, 5 February is now being treated as a homicide investigation. Officers were called to the property at around 01:10hrs by the South East Coast Ambulance Service. On arrival they found the...
NEWS | Road closure set to cause delays on a busy route in Herefordshire later this month
A road closure is set to cause delays on a busy route in Herefordshire later this month, with drainage works taking place. The road closure will be in place on the B4224 From Fiddlers Green To The Moors. The road will be closed from the morning of Monday 20th...
NEWS | Hereford Sixth Form College Sport was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to Dubai to take part in the World Sevens Series Sports Event in November
Hereford Sixth Form College Sport was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to Dubai to take part in the World Sevens Series Sports Event in November. A Rugby 7s team and a Netball team jetted off to compete against quality opposition from around the world. The...
FOOTBALL | Herefordshire Football League round-up for Saturday 4th February
Herefordshire Football League Report from this past weekend (4th Feb): Ledbury Town got back to winning ways to maintain their top spot in the Zzoomm Herefordshire Football League Premier Division after edging Wellington Rangers in a close affair Saturday...
NEWS | Police in Leominster warn public about a scam that is currently doing the rounds
From West Mercia Police: Please see the below SCAM email which is doing the rounds allegedly from BT. It looks very convincing, but there are a few clues that tip you off that it is not legit. The most obvious for us, it was sent to our team police email address! It...
NEWS | Tesco to offer up to half a million free blood pressure checks as millions are deprioritising routine health checks
A leading charity partnership is urging more people to encourage their loved ones to take up a free blood pressure check this Valentine’s Day as new figures reveal millions are struggling to prioritise their health during the cost-of-living crisis. New research...
NEWS | 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 and lung conditions. It is recognised as a contributing factor in the onset of heart...