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...
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NEWS | Passengers are being encouraged to Get Around for £2 by bus from January to March next year
Passengers are being encouraged to Get Around for £2 by bus from January to March next year, with bus operators launching a campaign to promote the government fare cap scheme today (19 December 2022). The scheme will help families, commuters and other passengers save...
NEWS | Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving and driving at 90+ mph with drugs under the seat of ten year old childÂ
A driver has been arrested after being spotted driving at more than 90mph on the A465 near Abergavenny. The driver was also arrested for being under the influence of drugs, with the motorists ten year old son in the car. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “Vehicle...
NEWS | Fire crews called to a wood burning stove fire at a property in a Herefordshire village
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Hereford and Ewyas Harold were called to a wood burning stove fire at a property in Newton St Margarets. A spokesperson for Hereford Fire Station (Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service) said: “We...
BREAKING | Teenage man charged with facilitating attempted illegal entry to UK following four deaths
A suspect has been charged with facilitating attempted illegal entry into the United Kingdom. In the early hours of Wednesday 14 December 2022, Kent Police was called to Dover to assist HM Coastguard following a report received of a small boat in...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service explain why crews were called to NatWest Bank in Hereford on FridayÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to NatWest bank on Broad Street in Hereford on Friday, to reports of a fire. Two crews from Hereford attended the incident. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your...
NEWS | Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford blocked by a collision this evening
The A49 (Greyfriars Bridge) is currently blocked in the northbound direction following a collision. The collision involves a number of vehicles. Emergency services have been called with West Mercia Police in attendance. Motorists are advised to use an alternative...
NEWS | Casualty airlifted to hospital after a car collided with a bridge in HerefordshireÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Hereford were mobilised to a serious single vehicle RTC on the B4347 Bacton to Abbey Dore. Supporting colleagues from Ewyas Harold. One small vehicle was involved in a collision with the wall of a...
WEATHER WARNING | Met Office issue update to weather warning for Herefordshire on Sunday with less snow likely
The Met Office has updated the weather warning that is in force for Herefordshire on Sunday. The warning now focuses on the risk of ice, rather than snowfall, with rain, sleet and snow expected to spread across the county. It will signal the arrival of a milder spell...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on the Hereford to Worcester RoadÂ
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on the Hereford to Worcester Road. The incident has occurred on the A4013 (Hereford to Worcester Road) at Yarkhill. The road is partially blocked but does remain open at present. West Mercia Police are at the...
BREAKING | Fire crews respond to reports of a fire at a bank in Hereford
Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently in attendance at reports of a fire on Broad Street in Hereford. The incident has occurred at the NatWest bank and staff have been evacuated. Two crews are at the scene and pedestrians are advised...
NEWS | Motorists advised to use alternative route due to a serious incident on the A49Â
Motorists are advised to use an alternative route this morning following a serious incident on the A49 between Ludlow and Shrewsbury. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Shropshire Fire and Rescue are all in attendance at the incident near...
NEWS | Herefordshire residents told to expect council tax increase and other increases to charges with predicted deficit of £22 million in 2023/24Â
Herefordshire residents and businesses are invited to have a say on how council budgets are spent “This year has seen unprecedented increases in costs and we recognise the impact this has had on Herefordshire residents, families and businesses. It has also had a...
CHRISTMAS | Information on changes to bin collections over the festive periodÂ
Herefordshire Council has provided information on changes to bin collections over the Christmas period. Bins due to be collected on Boxing Day, Monday 26 December 2022, will instead be collected on New Year's Eve, Saturday 31 December 2022. All other collections...
CHRISTMAS | Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in HerefordshireÂ
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 | Hereford heating engineer Connor Wise has been announced as a finalist in the Young Engineer Award
Hereford heating engineer Connor Wise has been announced as a finalist in the Young Engineer Award at LAMMA 2023 competition. Connor has developed a solution to streamline the process of loading a biomass boiler by removing the need for manual filling, raw...
NEWS | Hereford’s first dedicated business incubation centre is entering an exciting new phase in 2023 after a new operator was appointed to manage The Shell Store
Hereford’s first dedicated business incubation centre is entering an exciting new phase in 2023 after a new operator was appointed to manage The Shell Store. The building, on Skylon Park, Hereford Enterprise Zone, has been a huge success since its formal opening...
NEWS | West Mercia Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious incident in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious incident in Hereford on Thursday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “There has been an incident at an address in Chestnut Drive, Hereford where people have been seen acting...
NEWS | Police appeal for information in relation to the murder of a 32-year-old man who was deliberately run over
The family of Shaun James will be commemorating his life in Cinderford today (Thursday 15 December), 20 years after his murder shook the local community. And officers are appealing for anyone with new information to come forward as they continue to seek justice for...
NEWS | Herefordshire Coalition considering double Council Tax for Second Homes and Empty Properties in Herefordshire
Doubling council tax for second homes and long-term empty properties in Herefordshire could raise an additional £12 million for vital services in the county. Speaking at Herefordshire Council’s cabinet meeting today (15 December 2022), Coalition...