Cheltenham-based developer Robert Hitchins Ltd unveiled plans for Cotswolds Designer Outlet to be built at junction 9 of the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire just a few years ago. The 195,000 sq ft outlet village will be opened in two phases and features some 90 retail...
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NEWS | Emergency services responding to reports of an overturned car on a major route near Hereford this morning
Emergency services are responding to reports of an overturned vehicle on a major route near Hereford this morning. The collision has occurred on the A438 Hereford to Ledbury Road near Lugwardine. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are at the scene....
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Stephen Apperley who passed away on 26th January surrounded by family
In Memory of Stephen Apperley. He passed away on the 26th of January at Hereford County Hospital surrounded by family. His funeral will take place on Thursday 6th March at 10:15am at the Hereford Crematorium. Please wear Hawaiian Shirts or anything Chelsea blue in...
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of Hilary Joan Clements (Joan) who passed away peacefully aged 99 years
In loving memory of Hilary Joan Clements (Joan) who passed away peacefully on the 20th January 2025 aged 99 years. Joan will be greatly missed by all the family. The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on the 5th March at 12:15pm followed by a...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of beloved husband, brother and father Raymond Clarke who has sadly passed away
We would like to inform those that may want to know of the passing of Raymond Clarke, beloved husband, brother and father. He rowed for the Hereford Rowing Club and was an avid golfer, playing with Seven Stars Golf Society for many years. His funeral will be on the...
PROPERTY | A well maintained two bedroom house that is for sale in the popular Three Elms area of Hereford
Peacefully situated in this popular residential location, a well maintained two bedroom house offering ideal first time buyer accommodation. The property has the added benefit, of gas central heating, double glazing, modern kitchen and bathroom, a south facing rear...
TV | Stacey Solomon’s Sort Your Life Out looking for people from Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Bromyard and Kington to take part in new series
Hit BBC One show Sort Your Life Out is back and looking for families or shared households in the local area to take part in a future series. The new series of Stacey Solomon’s popular home-transformation show kicks off on Tuesday 11 February on BBC One, and the team...
ROAD CLOSURE | A49 closed between Starting Gate (Hereford) and Hope-under-Dinmore from 8pm – 6am every night from now until 19th March
Google Street View - Image Date - April 2024 Motorists are being warned to plan ahead, with a number of closures in place on the A49 in Herefordshire over the coming weeks. The closures will be in place overnight. From National Highways: We’ll be carrying out safety...
MISSING PERSON | The family of a man who is missing from Worcester have appealed to the public to help find him as they grow increasingly concerned for his welfare
The family of a man who is missing from Worcester have appealed to the public to help find him. From West Mercia Police: Relatives of Stuart Craven, who was last seen on Sunday 19 January in Worcester city centre, say they are becoming increasingly concerned for his...
NEWS | Police confirm that officers have discovered the body of a missing 69-year-old man
Police confirm that officers have discovered the body of a missing 69-year-old man. From Gwent Police: Officers carrying out searches as part of a missing person investigation found the body of a man in water off Corporation Road, Newport, at around 5.10pm on Monday 3...
BREAKING NEWS | Welsh Water issues short statement in response to Leigh Day River Wye pollution legal claim
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water have shared a statement in response to a press release shared by Leigh Day in relation to the River Wye pollution legal claim. A Dwr Cymru Welsh Water spokesperson said: We have just received a Letter Before Action and require time to consider...
FOOTBALL | Bulls grab last-gasp winner; Westfields and Wellington beaten, Pegasus draw and striker Cawley Cox scores his first goal for Merthyr Town
Photo Credit - Bulls News It was an action packed Saturday of football for our local sides, with Hereford FC grabbing a last-gasp winner to help keep their play offs hopes alive in a 3-2 victory over Brackley Town at Edgar Street. Hereford completed a sensational...
UK NEWS | Police investigation continues following the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy at a school in Sheffield
A boy who was stabbed to death at a school in Sheffield has been named locally as 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose. Press Release shared by South Yorkshire Police on Monday 3rd February: A teenager has sadly died following a stabbing at a Sheffield school today (Monday 3...
NEWS | The average Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water household customer bill will increase by 27% for 2025-26 – from £503 to £639
Press Release from Welsh Water: The average Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water household customer bill will increase by 27% for 2025-26, from £503 to £639. This comes as the company prepares for a new investment period for 2025-30, which will see a step change in investment. More...
BREAKING NEWS | River Wye pollution legal claim will include Welsh Water as well as Avara Foods Ltd
River Wye pollution legal claim will include Welsh Water as well as Avara Foods Ltd Legal action over pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk catchment area has been expanded to include Welsh Water (WW) as well as Cargill Plc, Avara Foods and Freemans of Newent as...

BREAKING | A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield
A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield. Following a stabbing at a school in Sheffield, a teenage boy has been detained by police and officers are on scene. At 12.17pm today (Monday 3 February) Police received reports of a stabbing at...

FEATURED | Your chance to take over a historic pub / restaurant in Hereford city centre
Ever wanted to run a pub or restaurant in Hereford city centre? The Spread Eagle is a 17th-century public house located in the centre of the old historic part of the famous cathedral city of Hereford boasting a population of 60000 residents, just 20 yards from the...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for killing his landlady’s beloved Pomeranian pet dog
A man has been jailed for killing his landlady’s beloved Pomeranian pet dog in Shrewsbury. Richard Forbes, of no fixed abode, pled guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, intentional strangulation, possession of a class A substance and failing...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Gordon Heath of Knighton who passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th January aged 65 years
Gordon Heath of Knighton. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Saturday 18th January 2025 aged 65 years. He will be sadly missed by his Family & Friends. A private funeral service will take place in due course. All enquiries to Serenity Funeral...
ROAD CLOSURE | A49 closed between Starting Gate (Hereford) and Hope-under-Dinmore from 8pm – 6am every night from Today (3rd February) until 19th March
Google Street View - Image Date - April 2024 Motorists are being warned to plan ahead, with a number of closures in place on the A49 in Herefordshire over the coming weeks. The closures will be in place overnight. From National Highways: We’ll be carrying out safety...