Police in Wiltshire have confirmed that a four year old boy has died after an incident at a holiday park. Earlier today, Wiltshire Police said: “We’re in attendance at Longleat Center Parcs near Warminster in support of South Western Ambulance Service following...
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NEWS | A man in his 60s has died following a collision on the A49Â
A man has died following a collision on the A49 at Leebotwood in Shropshire. On Friday December 16 West Mercia Police issued an appeal for witnesses following a collision at 9.20am on the A49 Leebotwood in Church Stretton, Shropshire. A spokesperson for West...
BREAKING | Two men who stole an Anglo-Saxon treasure hoard in Herefordshire worth in excess £3.2m have been ordered to repay over £600k each
Two men who stole an Anglo-Saxon treasure hoard worth in excess £3.2m have been ordered to repay over £600k each. The Confiscation Order, under the Proceeds or Crime Act 2002, was made on 21 December 2022 at Worcester Crown Court. On 21 November 2019 George Powell,...
NEWS | The McCarthy Stone Foundation has donated £500 to Hereford Foodbank to support its work in the local community this Christmas
The McCarthy Stone Foundation has donated £500 to Hereford Foodbank to support its work in the local community this Christmas. Hereford Foodbank works to stop hunger in the local area, offering nutritionally balanced food and support to families...
NEWS | Welsh Water refutes suggestions that it prioritised restoring water supplies to customers in West Wales over Herefordshire in apology to customersÂ
Statement from Welsh Water: We apologise to any of our customers in the Hereford area who have lost supply over the past few days. Our teams have been working hard to restore water to the main strategic parts of the system and good progress has been made here. While...
NEWS | A Hereford pub says it will open its doors on Christmas Day to people that may find themselves aloneÂ
A Hereford pub will be opening its doors on Christmas Day and welcoming in members of the community that may otherwise find themselves alone. Hogarths, located on Commercial Road in Hereford posted this lovely news on their Facebook page and confirmed that...
CHRISTMAS | Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in Herefordshire this Christmas and New Year period
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies across Herefordshire for Sunday 25 December, Monday 26 December, Tuesday 27 December, Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January. All information was correct at the time of publishing however some opening times may be subject to...
CHRISTMAS | Supermarket opening hours in Herefordshire this Christmas & New Year period
It's that time of year again. The supermarkets are gearing up for their busiest period of the year and we've got all the opening hours below for you. ALDI (HEREFORD, LEOMINSTER, ROSS-ON-WYE AND LEDBURY): (Opening times may vary, please see individual store via...
NEWS | 20-year-old man sentenced after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of a 43-year-old man in an assault in June
Morgan Wainewright, aged 20, of Monmouth was sentenced today, Thursday 22 December, at Newport Crown Court after pleading guilty to manslaughter in November. Wainewright assaulted Andrew Nicholas aged 43, in Monnow Street, Monmouth on Sunday 26 June. The family of...
NEWS | Police issue urgent appeal after reports a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man on a bus
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Do you recognise this man? We'd like to talk to him in connection with a report of a sexual assault on a bus in Gloucester. The incident happened on the number 32 bus travelling from the bus depot in Gloucester city centre to Newent....
NEWS | Herefordshire Council receives more than £6.5 million in funding from the UK Government
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet have voted to accept £6,642,136 of UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) allocated to the county following government’s approval of the Investment Plan submitted in August 2022. Decisions on the implementation of the funding...
NEWS | A woman called 999 to order a takeaway but it turns out her call wasn’t wasting police time and highlighted a serious issue
A woman who called 999 to order a takeaway, continued to ask for a pizza ‘immediately’ when told she was on the phone to police, a force has revealed. Dyfed-Powys Police has released details of a call where a woman phoned 999 during the early hours of the morning –...
NEWS | West Mercia Police are searching for a man who they believe is in HerefordshireÂ
West Mercia Police are currently asking for the help of the public in identifying a man who may be in the Herefordshire area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are asking the public for their help in locating Dominic Farrows who is currently wanted...
NEWS | Timings revealed for Christmas Tractor Road Run that will pass through Hereford later today
The timings have been revealed for the Christmas Tractor Road Run that will pass through Hereford later today. Hamish Grundy, one of the organisers of the event that will take place on Wednesday 21st December said: “Hi all, the sleigh is nearing completion and we now...
NEWS | Upgrade in rating for Wye Valley NHS Trust following a recent visit from a team of inspectors from the Care Quality Commission
In October Wye Valley NHS Trust welcomed a team of inspectors from the Care Quality Commission to Hereford County Hospital for an unannounced inspection. These types of inspection are part of the CQC’s routine inspection regime and was focused on particular areas...
NEWS | Village halls across England can now apply for grants to improve and modernise their facilities
Village halls across England can now apply for grants to improve and modernise their facilities, as the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund opens for applications today (20 December). Launched to mark the occasion of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum...
CHRISTMAS | Patients and visitors able to park for FREE at hospitals in Hereford, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard this Christmas
Patients and visitors of Hereford County Hospital, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard Community Hospital will be provided with free parking this Christmas Day and Boxing Day, December 25 and 26, and New Year’s Day, 1 January 2023. The car park entry/exit barriers at...
CHRISTMAS | Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in Herefordshire this Christmas and New Year
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies across Herefordshire for Sunday 25 December, Monday 26 December, Tuesday 27 December, Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January. All information was correct at the time of publishing however some opening times may be subject to...
NEWS | Good news for Festive workers! McDonald’s to open Belmont Drive Thru on Christmas Day!
McDonald’s has confirmed that it will be opening its Belmont Drive Thru on Christmas Day! Signs have gone up on Belmont Road and the Drive Thru will be open just like it was last Christmas Day. The Drive Thru in Hereford will be open from 7am-11am like last year,...
NEWS | Aldi to keep stores closed on Boxing Day in recognition of staff members hard work over the past twelve months
Aldi has revealed when its stores will be open over the festive period. In the run-up to Christmas, Aldi are extending their opening hours, opening from 7am to 10pm from Monday 19th December to give shoppers more time to pick up last-minute food, drink and gifts...