West Mercia Police have issued a warning to residents in a Herefordshire village following a recent spate of anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and theft. Hereford Cops shared a post on Twitter this morning explaining that a number of incidents had occurred in the...
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NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service issue advice after concerning number of wood burning stove fires in Herefordshire
Following a recent spate of woodburning stovefires in our area, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding homeowners to get their chimneys swept by an approved sweep, if overdue. Efficient sweeping prevents chimney damage, and, in worst cases,...
NEWS | Get your Christmas Cards delivered for just 35p with the Scout Post this year – FULL DETAILS
Scout Post Collection Dates for 2022 have been released. Saturday 3rd & 10th December and Sunday's 4th & 11th December. All cards will be delivered by 22nd December and it costs just 35p per card to send. Scout Post Collection Points and Times High Town...
NEWS | Dense fog patches likely to linger across parts of Herefordshire todayÂ
Dense fog patches are likely to linger across many parts of Herefordshire today, with motorists warned to expect difficult driving conditions. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for fog across many parts of Herefordshire, the Welsh Marches and the Midlands....
UK NEWS | NHS fast tracks life-extending prostate cancer drug to patients
Around 9,000 men with one of the most advanced forms of prostate cancer will be eligible for a new life-extending treatment thanks to a fast tracked deal by the NHS. The NHS in England will become the first in Europe to roll out Darolutamide to patients whose prostate...
NEWS | A new package of measures to improve patient access to dental care has been introduced by the government
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-to-improve-access-to-dental-care A new package of measures to improve patient access to dental care has been introduced by the government. From today, NHS dentists will receive fairer payments for delivering...
NEWS | Police issue update after the bodies of two babies were discovered in a property
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the discovery of the bodies of two babies. The babies were discovered at an address in Wildmill, Bridgend, on the evening of Saturday, November 26.Two men, aged 37 and 47, and a 29-year-old woman, who are currently in...
NEWS | McDonald’s to open its Belmont Drive Thru in Hereford 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,...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC lose at home; Westfields thrashed by Corsham, Lads Club battle for home win and Pegasus produce stunning fight back to win seven goal thriller
Hereford FC were dealt another frustrating blow in a 2-1 defeat against Darlington at Edgar Street. The Bulls went ahead through Jack Evans, before the visitors hit twice to secure victory. A Hereford supporter was ejected from the stadium after reports that...
NEWS | Waitrose and Tesco object to plans for Lidl to open a store at the Three Counties Hotel site in Hereford
Waitrose and Tesco are the latest companies to object to plans submitted by Lidl to open a store at the Three Counties Hotel site in Hereford. In a letter to Herefordshire Council, Firstplan, acting on behalf of Waitrose & Partners said that plans for a Lidl on...
NEWS | Tributes paid to a 94-year-old woman who died when her vehicle was involved in a collisionÂ
The family of Daphne Bird, who died in a road traffic collision on the A4136, near Monmouth on Wednesday 16 November, have paid tribute to her. The family of a woman, who died in a collision on the A4136, have paid tribute to her saying 'she will be greatly missed by...
BREAKING | Three arrested after the bodies of two babies were discovered at an address in South Wales
South Wales Police has commenced an investigation after the bodies of two babies were discovered at address in Wildmill, Bridgend, on the evening of Saturday, 26th November. Officers were called to the house just before 8pm. Two men aged 37 and 47, and a 29-year-old...
NEWS | Hereford’s popular Skate Park is set to become even better after funding was confirmed
Exciting expansion plans for Hereford Skate Park have moved a step forward following a confirmation of funding. The skate park, located on Holmer Road, is extremely popular with skaters of all ages. In a post on the Hereford Skate Park Facebook page, the news about...
NEWS | Richard Hammond to switch-on the Christmas Lights at this year’s Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre later today
Credit: Cameron M-Hill Photography Ross-on-Wye Town Council is gearing up for what promises to be the biggest Christmas Fayre event to date, which takes place next Sunday 27th November, Ross Town Centre, 11am-5pm. Visitors can expect over 70 stalls selling an...
NEWS | Hereford FC supporter ejected from stadium following reports of homophobic abuse being aimed at an opposition player
Hereford FC have this evening issued a statement following reports of homophobic abuse at Edgar Street this afternoon. The Bulls lost the fixture against Darlington 2-1 and the supporter was ejected from the stadium after comments were aimed at a Darlington player....
FOOTBALL | Three sent off as Hereford Pegasus defeat Ledbury Town to progress in County Cup
Ledbury Town bowed out of the 2022/23 Herefordshire FA County Challenge Cup this week in a very similar manner to their exit the previous season, losing out against current Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division fourth place holders Hereford Pegasus under the...
NEWS | Three neighbouring Wildlife Trusts launch a ground-breaking project to connect two of England’s largest native woodlands on the eve of National Tree Week
Image Credit: Herefordshire from British Camp (Wendy Carter) Three neighbouring Wildlife Trusts launch a ground-breaking project to connect two of England’s largest native woodlands on the eve of National Tree Week. Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire...
BREAKING | Government introduces amendment to online safety bill meaning that people who share intimate photos of others could face time in prison
Under a planned amendment to the Online Safety Bill, people who share so-called ‘deepfakes’ – explicit images or videos which have been manipulated to look like someone without their consent – will be among those to be specifically criminalised for the first time and...
BREAKING | First strike dates announced by Royal College of Nursing after UK government declines NHS pay negotiations
The Royal College of Nursing today announces its first strike action will take place on Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 December. The announcement comes after the UK Government turned down the RCN’s offer of formal, detailed negotiations as an alternative to strike action....
NEWS | Motorists face lengthy diversion with a major route in Herefordshire closed for a week from TODAY
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2021 Motorists in Herefordshire are facing a lengthy diversion, with a major route in the county CLOSED for a week from today. Hereford Highways have confirmed that the A44 will be closed between Leominster and Bromyard, for a...