Firefighters across the UK have delivered a decisive mandate for strike action, with 88% voting Yes on a 73% turnout. The strike ballot opened on 5th December and closed on 30th January. Two separate simultaneous ballots, in Northern Ireland and among...
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NEWS | Seven days of strike action to affect schools from this week as National Education Union pushes for a fully-funded above inflation pay rise for teacher members
In its ongoing campaign for a fully-funded, above inflation pay rise, teacher members of the National Education Union in England and Wales and support staff in Wales have voted overwhelmingly for strike action and the ballot has successfully surpassed the...
NEWS | Fire crews work hard to extinguish a severe house fire in HerefordshireÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews worked hard to extinguish a fire at a house in Herefordshire on Friday morning. The fire occurred in the Bearwood area of the county. A spokesperson for Kington Fire Station, one of the fire crews that attended...
NEWS | Looking for love? A new singles night takes place at The Golden Fleece in Hereford on Tuesday eveningÂ
Looking for love? A new singles night takes place at The Golden Fleece in Hereford on Tuesday evening with plenty of fun and games promised. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching and if you’re looking for that special someone or just fancy a fun night out meeting new...
NEWS | Forest Green owner Dale Vince pledges financial support for campaign against a new farming development alongside a tributary of the River Wye
League One side Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince has pledged his support to campaigners aiming to stop a farming development from going ahead next to the River Dore in Herefordshire. Dale Vince has generously agreed to match every pound donated to this...
NIGHT SKY | Want to see a comet last visible from Earth 50,000 years ago? You can this week! 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...
NEWS | Tesco has confirmed that it is recalling a popular cheese item over safety concernsÂ
Tesco is recalling Tesco Creamfields Grated Cheddar because it may contain small pieces of plastic, making it unsafe to eat. This product may contain small pieces of plastic which makes it unsafe to eat. Tesco is recalling the product from customers. The company...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust issue important message to patients with temporary one way system in force near Hereford County Hospital from today
Patients and visitors are being advised that the main access road into Hereford County Hospital - Stonebow Road - will temporarily become one-way to allow National Grid to carry out works. The temporary road system will be in place from Monday next week, January 30,...
NEWS | Councillor Harvey blames Government broken promises and economic mismanagement for proposed 2023/24 council tax increase of 4.99%
Press release from the Herefordshire Coalition: Local government will continue to deliver services and projects in Herefordshire, despite severe economic pressures and the worst cost of living crisis in a generation. Councillor Liz Harvey said that despite...
NEWS | Reports of a fire this evening close to the A49 between Hereford and LeominsterÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are currently responding to a fire close to the A49 north of Hereford. The incident appears to be next to the A49 at Moreton-on-Lugg. The road remains open. Fire crews have been seen close to the Cuckoo's Corner...
NEWS | Last opportunity to have your say on Herefordshire Council’s Masterplan for Hereford
Press Release from Herefordshire Council: Hereford is a vibrant, attractive city, with a rich history and thriving local economy. But there are challenges we need to address for the city to continue to thrive in the future. Hereford can be difficult to get into and...
NEWS | Motorcyclist seriously injured following a collision that occurred on Saturday
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision on the A38 near Norton this afternoon and police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. The incident happened at around 1.40pm today, Saturday 28 January, and involved a motorcycle and a Citroen...
NEWS | Motorists warned to plan ahead with overnight closures on the A49 between Hereford and Leominster this February
Motorists are being warned to expect disruption, with a week long closure of the A49 between Hereford and Leominster. The closure will be in force overnight from 13th - 18th February, between the hours of 9pm and 6am. The closure is in place so that National Highways...
NEWS | Eardisley to host a vital Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service exercise this morning
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is delighted to team up with Tech Trucks in Herefordshire on Sunday (29 January) for an important training exercise. HWFRS will carry out a realistic training scenario at the automotive company in Eardisley...
SPORT | Former Hereford United Chairman & Manager Graham Turner Interview
Former Hereford United Chairman and Manager Graham Turner was special guest for Hereford FC's Nationwide League North match against Banbury United. Matt Healey caught up with him on Saturday afternoon for a quick chat....
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust issue important message to patients with temporary one way system in force near Hereford County Hospital from Monday
Patients and visitors are being advised that the main access road into Hereford County Hospital - Stonebow Road - will temporarily become one-way to allow National Grid to carry out works. The temporary road system will be in place from Monday next week, January 30,...
NEWS | Asda is considering three major changes that could have a huge impact on night staff and other working patterns
Asda has today announced three change proposals as part of its ongoing efforts to improve customer experience in its stores and drive sustainable growth for the future. The supermarket is proposing to replace the overnight ambient and frozen shifts in 184 smaller...
NEWS | 96-year-old man sentenced to 28 months in prison after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in court
William Beer, 96, appeared at Newport Crown Court on Friday 27 January where he pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. The sentence relates to an incident where a pedestrian was killed in South Wales in 2021. PC David Thomas from the Serious Collision...
UPDATE | Police provide update after the Old Market Shopping Centre was cordoned off by officers overnightÂ
A Hereford Shopping Centre was cordoned off this morning, following an incident in the early hours. West Mercia Police officers cordoned off an area of the footpath near Debenhams , with a further cordon in place behind that in the shopping centre. West Midlands...
BREAKING NEWS | Police cordon off Hereford Shopping Centre as emergency services respond to an incidentÂ
A Hereford Shopping Centre is cordoned off this morning, following an incident in the early hours. The Old Market Shopping Centre in Hereford is currently cordoned off with emergency services in attendance. West Mercia Police officers have cordoned off an area...