A 40-year-old man has been sentenced for riding an electric scooter on a main road while drunk and with a child, following a British Transport Police investigation. Litvars Sunitis, of Crimpsall Road, Doncaster, pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, driving...
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NEWS | Police issue update following a firearms incident that occurred earlier this weekÂ
Gloucestershire Constabulary have issued an update following a firearms incident that occurred near Gloucester earlier this week. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: “We're renewing our appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following reports that...
NEWS | Homeless Hereford residents benefit from transformed properties
Two previously vacant properties owned by Herefordshire Council have been transformed into six self-contained flats that will now provide supported accommodation for homeless people in Hereford. The site has undergone significant renovation and has...
NEWS | Flood Alert issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire following heavy rain in WalesÂ
A flood alert has been issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire, following torrential rain in Wales over recent days. The update from the Environment Agency says: “River levels are forecast to rise at the Old Wye Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall....
NEWS | Leominster couple fined for dumping waste on land in Pembridge
Herefordshire Council has won an enforcement case against two people found guilty of fly tipping waste which they had been paid to remove from a resident in Kington. On Tuesday 1 November 2022, Hereford magistrates heard how in June 2021, a Council-owned travellers...
NEWS | Free festive parking on offer in Malvern this Christmas to support local traders
Shoppers will be able to take advantage of free parking during the festive period thanks to Malvern Hills District Council. From 1 to 24 December, visitors will be able to park for free from 3pm until 11pm in any of the council's pay and display car parks. The...
NEWS | Lidl and Aldi have recalled items due to concerns they may not be safe to eat
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Grated Cheddar because it may contain small pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat. Product details Simply Grated CheddarPack size500gBest before23 December 202 This product may contain small...
NEWS | Help make memories for a Hereford boy with a terminal brain tumour
Help make memories for a Hereford boy with a terminal brain tumour. “Where to start? Without this sounding too cliche, our Logan bear, really does brighten up any room with his infectious smiles and giggles. “Words can not describe how painful it is to write down...
NEWS | Ofsted releases report following recent visit to a Herefordshire Primary School
Ofsted has released a report following a recent visit to a Herefordshire Primary School. Ofsted visited Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School on 19th October 2022 and rated the school as continuing to be a 'good school'. In the report, Ofsted said: ‘Be the best I can...
NEWS | Asda offering a reward for all customers who book to have their flu jab at one of its in-store Pharmacies
With cases of flu on the rise, suggesting the season has begun earlier than normal, Asda is encouraging customers who haven’t yet had their flu jab to book an appointment online to visit one of its 245 in-store Pharmacies. For customers with the Asda Rewards app,...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was reported waving a machete around in the Forest of Dean
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was reported waving a machete around in Cinderford. On Saturday 29 October, between 10.30am and 10.35am, a man was reported being seen exiting a silver Mercedes with the personalised registration L3YPC on Valley Road,...
NEWS | Lloyds Bank branch in Hereford temporarily closed for refurbishment work
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2018 The Lloyds Bank branch in Hereford is currently temporarily closed for refurbishment work. The branch, located in High Town, recently put in a planning application to Herefordshire Council, detailing the planned work that is...
NEWS | A brave little boy was so concerned about his father’s behaviour that he reported him to the police
A little boy who was so concerned about his father’s behaviour towards his mother took the brave move in calling police to report him. The child, who cannot be named, described how his dad had assaulted his mum during an argument, giving vital information calmly...
NEWS | Two flood alerts are in force in Herefordshire following heavy rainÂ
Two flood alerts are in place in Herefordshire following heavy rain over recent days. The flood alerts are in force on the River Leadon, near Ledbury, and the River Lugg, south of Leominster. Information below is from the Environment Agency. River Lugg south of...
NEWS | One person treated for burn injuries following a fire at a property in HerefordshireÂ
One person has been treated for burn injuries following a fire at a property in Herefordshire this evening. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Hereford and Ewyas Harold were called to the incident at Newton St Margarets at around 4.55pm this...
NEWS | From today, over 11.6 million pensioners will start to receive up to £600 to help with their energy bills this winter
From today (23 November 2022), over 11.6 million pensioners in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will start to receive payments of up to £600 to help with their energy bills this winter. Winter Fuel Payments – boosted this year by an additional £300...
NEWS | A Herefordshire festival has been cancelled for good with organisers no longer able to give it the time and dedication neededÂ
A Herefordshire festival has been cancelled for good after its organisers admitted they no longer can give the time and dedication needed to make it successful. In a post on social media, the Shobdon Food & Flying Festival said: “Sadly, after a lot of thought, the...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on the Herefordshire border this morning
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on the Herefordshire border. The collision has occurred on the B4361 near Ludford in Ludlow, Shropshire, towards the junction for Overton. West Mercia Police are on the scene and motorists are being...
NEWS | Plans to refurbish and develop Castle Green Pavilion approved by Herefordshire Council this morning
Plans to refurbish Castle Green Pavilion have moved a step forward this morning after a planning application was approved by Herefordshire Council. We’ll have more on this decision later. Earlier this year, a planning application was submitted by Friends of Castle...
NEWS | Flood alert issued for Bodenham, Lugwardine and Hampton Bishop as levels on the River Lugg respond to heavy rainfall
A flood alert has been issued for areas such as Bodenham, Hampton Bishop and Lugwardine as levels on the River Lugg respond to heavy rainfall. A flood alert is in place on the River Lugg, south of Leominster, with further heavy rain expected to fall on Thursday. An...