Sainsbury’s will be removing more single-use plastic lids from its own-brand ranges, with dips set to be the next product that will see the change. From March 2023, household favourites such as guacamole, tzatziki and sour cream and chive dip will no longer be sold...
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NEWS | Asda announces it will extend its 10% off offer for emergency workers with Blue Light Card until at least 31st March 2023
The discount is available in all Asda’s 635 stores across the UK and includes food and drink, George at Asda clothing and homeware, toys, gifts and optical. Blue Light card holders will receive the discount by presenting their own, valid, Blue Light card and ID to our...
NEWS | Herefordshire schools announce closure following heavy snowfall in parts of the county
Two Herefordshire primary schools are closed on Monday following heavy snowfall. Gorsley Goffs Primary School and Lea Primary School are both closed on Monday due to snow and ice. The information was confirmed by Herefordshire Council on Sunday. Parts of Herefordshire...
BREAKING | Four children taken to hospital in a critical condition after being rescued from an ice covered lake
Four children have been taken to hospital in a critical condition after being rescued from an ice covered lake. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Babbs Mill Park, Fordbridge Road, Kingshurst, Solihull at 2.36pm on Sunday afternoon. Five ambulances, four...
BREAKING | Serious incident declared in the West Midlands after several people were pulled from a lake in freezing conditions
A serious incident has been declared in the West Midlands after a number of people were left in a critical condition after being pulled from a lake in Solihull. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We are currently at the scene of a serious incident at Babbs...
NEWS | Two Herefordshire schools are closed on Monday due to heavy snowfall in the county
Two Herefordshire primary schools are closed on Monday following heavy snowfall. Gorsley Goffs Primary School and Lea Primary School are both closed on Monday due to snow and ice. The information was confirmed by Herefordshire Council a short time ago. Parts of...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to an incident on a major route in Herefordshire this morningÂ
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire. West Mercia Police have said that the A4110 Walford Road via Adforton, Herefordshire is closed and motorists are advised to use an alternative route. West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | Emergency services called after car collides with barrier in HerefordÂ
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently in attendance at an incident in Hereford. The incident has occurred near Steels and the road is currently blocked. Police and an ambulance are in attendance and motorists are advised to...
NEWS | Hereford Hospital Radio gets ready for it’s first Christmas back on air since 2019
Hereford Hospital Radio first began broadcasting in the city during 1972. The service run by volunteers provides music and entertainment to patients, visitors and staff at Hereford Hospital. Due to covid restrictions the organisation has been broadcasting online since...
NEWS | The Royal Mint confirms that the first coinage featuring King Charles III is now in circulation
The Royal Mint, the official maker of UK coins, has announced that the first coinage featuring King Charles III will start to appear in circulation in Post Offices around the UK from Thursday 8th December. The first coin to bear The King’s portrait – and mark the...
HORSE RACING | Thousands set to attend Christmas Jumper Day at Hereford Racecourse with some fantastic racing promises
Thousands of Horse Racing fans are expected to descend on Hereford Racecourse this afternoon, for the annual Christmas Jumper Raceday! There promises to be some fantastic racing, with some of the UK’s top trainers and jockeys taking part in the racecard. A...
WATCH | You can watch The Royal National College for the Blind’s (RNC) first game in the new European Blind Football League at 9am this morning
It’s exciting times in the world of blind football as RNC Hereford competes in a brand new European Blind Football League. WATCH NOW - https://facebook.com/events/s/ebfl-rnc-vs-borussia-dortmund/676351114092220/ Building on their recent successes in the FA...
NEWS | Hereford County Hospital is the first hospital in West Midlands to go live with digital pathology technology for quicker patient diagnosisÂ
Wye Valley NHS Trust is the first hospital in the West Midlands to go live with advanced digital pathology technology, to help transform services and improve the speed of cancer diagnosis for patients. Patients across Herefordshire are now benefitting from the...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council reveals Hereford Masterplan aimed at reducing emissions and encouraging walking and cycling
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 | Herefordshire Council’s Coalition issue statement following taxi licensing meeting earlier today
Herefordshire’s Coalition administration will continue to listen to county taxi drivers over licensing policy, following 24 months of extensive consultation, after councillors today deferred a decision at a Full Council meeting on adopting a new taxi policy...
NEWS | Police appeal after a mobile speed camera van had its tyres puncturedÂ
Dyfed-Powys Police have issued an appeal after a mobile speed camera had two of its tyres punctured. A spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses or anyone who has dashcam or CCTV footage after a GoSafe van had two of its...
NEWS | Police provide update on Presteigne incident after four arrests were made
Photo Credit: Vladimir Morozov Update from Dyfed-Powys Police: “We were called to reports of a burglary at a property in Broadaxe Business Park, Presteigne, at around 6.35am. “Officers attended and promptly arrested two women, aged 65 and 41, on suspicion of burglary,...
NEWS | Hope for taxi drivers in Herefordshire after Herefordshire Council’s councillors voted to delay introduction of new policy
The elected members of Herefordshire Council today voted that further work was required on the new Taxi and Private Hire Policy 2022-2027. The policy sets out the Council’s expectations in relation to matters connected to the taxi and private hire trade, and the...
NEWS | A man has been fined more than £1,000 for leading an illegal fox hunt near Hartpury in Gloucestershire
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: A man has been fined more than £1000 after a joint investigation by Rural Crime teams uncovered messages which showed him bragging and admitting to the illegal hunting of foxes. The investigation saw John Oliver Finnegan, aged 37 and...
NEWS | Police carry out targeted patrols in Hereford in relation to ongoing drug use
West Mercia Police officers in Herefordshire have taken part in targeted patrols in Hereford today. The patrols have taken place following reports of ongoing drug use in the Churchill Gardens area of the city. A spokesperson for Hereford Cops said on Facebook:...