DARREN OWEN formerly of Haylease Crescent, in Hunderton. We are heartbroken to announce the tragic passing of Darren on Friday 27th December 2024 aged 55 years, yet forever young at heart, he brought light and laughter to all who knew...
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NEWS | Police appeal for information after a woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition following a collision involving two vehicles
Gwent Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision on the A465 between Tredegar and Merthyr Tydfil. It happened at about 12.40am, on Sunday 29 December, and involved two cars, a black Audi and a silver Vauxhall. The driver of the Vauxhall, a...
ROAD CLOSURE | Motorists warned to expect disruption with a two week closure (during daytime hours) on the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road from today
Motorists advised to plan ahead, with a road closure set to cause significant issues on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) in January. According to the Herefordshire Council Roadworks page, a road closure will be in place on the A4103 from Moorend Wychend Road To...
PLANNING | A new wine bar and coffee shop could be set to open in Hereford city centre
A brand new wine bar and coffee shop could be set to open in Hereford city centre. A planning application has been submitted for the change of use of the former Antique Tea Shop in Hereford ok St Peter’s Street, into a wine bar and coffee shop. The planning...
BREAKING NEWS | Police launch investigation after a ‘young female teenager’ was assaulted on a footpath in Leominster this afternoon
West Mercia Police officers in Leominster have launched an investigation, after a young female teenager was assault on a footpath in the town this afternoon (Sunday). A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team are seeking...
EDUCATION | Time is running out to apply for your child’s primary school place for September 2025
Apply for your child’s primary school reception class place before 15 January deadline. Parent and carers with children who were born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021, are being urged to apply for their child’s primary school reception class place for...
RAIL SALE | Passengers will be able to get their hands on millions of train tickets at half the price as part of the government’s annual rail sale next week
Next week, passengers will be able to get their hands on millions of train tickets at half the price as part of the government’s annual rail sale. From 14 to 20 January 2025, selected advance and off-peak fares will go on sale at up to 50% off for travel between 17...
NEWS | West Mercia Police warn that E-Scooter riders in Herefordshire risk prosecution and having their E-scooter seized by Police as well as 6 points on their driving licence and a £300 fine
E-Scooter owners in Herefordshire are being warned that they risk prosecution and having their E-scooter seized by officers. In a previous post, West Mercia Police said: “There has been an increase in the use of E-Scooters across the UK. “Please note the below...
MISSING PERSON | A further update in relation to missing person Amanda Hull has been shared this morning confirming latest sighting
The sister of a missing person from Worcestershire has shared a major update on Saturday evening following her disappearance. A further update has also been shared this morning (Sunday), confirming that she was last seen in London. The updates can be found at the...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Mary Fisher who passed away peacefully at Newstead Nursing Home in Hereford on Thursday 26th December 2024 aged 87 years
Mary Fisher formerly of Winston Road, Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Newstead Nursing Home, Hereford on Thursday 26th December 2024 aged 87 years. Loving Mum to Helen, Mother-In-Law to Paul, Grandma to Greg & Kelly and Great Grandma to 7. Twin Sister to...
MISSING PERSON | The sister of missing person Amanda Hull has shared a major update this evening as Police grow increasingly concerned for her welfare
The sister of a missing person from Worcestershire has shared a major update this evening following her disappearance. The update can be found at the bottom of this article. Officers are appealing for information to help find Amanda Hull who has been reported missing...
FREE ENTRY | Hereford Racecourse confirms FREE ENTRY for Wednesday’s Race Meeting but you MUST claim your free tickets in advance
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
ROAD CLOSURE | Motorists warned to plan ahead with a two week closure (during daytime hours) on the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road from next week
Motorists advised to plan ahead, with a road closure set to cause significant issues on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) in January. According to the Herefordshire Council Roadworks page, a road closure will be in place on the A4103 from Moorend Wychend Road To...
TRAVEL | Motorists urged to remain extra cautious on the roads this morning with icy conditions after temperatures dropped to -9c in parts of Herefordshire overnight
Motorists are being advised to remain extra cautious on the roads this morning, after temperatures dropped to -9c in parts of Herefordshire overnight. Herefordshire Council’s Highways teams have been out throughout the evening and overnight, gritting roads across the...
BREAKING | Emergency services responding to ‘multiple incidents’ across Herefordshire this evening
Emergency services are currently busy responding to ‘multiple incidents’ in Herefordshire. There are two collisions causing delays on major routes in the county. An overturned vehicle has blocked the B4224 between Fownhope and Ross-on-Wye, with reports of a...
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services responding to an incident at the Old Market in Hereford this afternoon
Emergency services are currently responding to reports of an incident at the Old Market in Hereford. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the Old Market at around 4pm. Your Herefordshire understands that a section of the shopping...
FEATURED | The High Sheriff of Herefordshire Pat Churchward provides a new year message
By the time you read this - we will all have enjoyed, (or possibly endured ) Christmas and New Year. I know we all want to be jolly and say it was fantastic, and in many ways it is - but I’m also a realist. This time of year means much more to many...
BREAKING NEWS | Plunging temperatures and high demand for gas fired power stations have reduced UK winter gas storage to concerningly low levels
The UK’s gas storage is under pressure this winter as the UK battles both extreme cold and high gas prices. The ongoing colder-than-usual conditions in the UK combined with the end of Russian gas pipeline supplies through Ukraine on 31 December 2024 has meant that gas...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s has announced that it will increase pay for all its hourly-paid staff by a total of 5% per his year
Sainsbury’s has today announced that it will increase pay for its 118,000 hourly-paid colleagues by a total of five per cent this year, taking the total salary for a full time colleague outside London from £22,882 to £24,026 by August 2025. Colleagues across both...
NEWS | Holmer Church of England Academy in Hereford flooded again this week but calls for a long term solution have now reached the top of Government
Holmer Church of England Academy in Hereford flooded again earlier this week, but there is hope that a solution to the flooding situation can be found soon, with the Government now working on a report. In a letter to parents, Headteacher Jayne Maund said: “I am...