The Welsh Ambulance Service has revealed some of the inappropriate calls made to 999 in the past year. Among them was someone who had lost their voice, someone with a ring stuck on their finger and someone who had misplaced their false teeth. One person called 999...
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NEWS | Lidl has announced that its staff will be getting a pay rise with some shop floor colleagues earning £13.00 an hour
Lidl GB has announced its latest investment into pay, which will see its 26,000 hourly-paid colleagues receive the highest rates of pay in the sector. From 1st March, the discounter’s entry level rates will increase from £11.40 to £12.00 outside of the M25, rising to...
NEWS | Visiting restrictions introduced on some wards at Hereford County hospital due to rising cases of Norovirus
Some wards at Hereford County Hospital have introduced visiting restrictions due to a rising number of cases of the winter vomiting and diarrhoea bug, Norovirus. As a preventative measure, visiting on Ashgrove and Frome wards is being restricted and will temporarily...
FEATURED | Hereford production company Rural Studios awarded funding as part of BBC’s Small Indie Fund
Hereford production company Rural Studios awarded funding as part of BBC’s Small Indie Fund. Launched in 2020, the highly contested Small Indie Fund supports the growth of small independent production companies across the UK and will help Rural Studios to scale up its...
NEWS | Parts of Ross-on-Wye town centre were cordoned off following an incident on Monday eveningÂ
Photo Credit: Doug Pulsford Parts of Ross-on-Wye town centre were cordoned off on Monday evening, following an incident in the town centre. Market Place and Broad Street were cordoned off after emergency services were called to a chimney fire at the Crown &...
NEWS | Passengers can claim up to 50% off selected advance and off-peak rail tickets in the Great British Rail Sale that begins TODAY!
Passengers will have from 23rd to 29th January to claim up to 50% off selected Advance and Off-Peak rail tickets, through the Great British Rail Sale. Over a million discounted tickets will be available to destinations across England and Wales, as well as on...
WEATHER WARNING | Storm Jocelyn set to bring strong winds to Herefordshire on Tuesday and into WednesdayÂ
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Herefordshire on Tuesday, with strong winds forecast as Storm Jocelyn sweeps across the United Kingdom. The Met Office issued the weather warning for Herefordshire and other parts of England and Wales today. The...
NEWS | Black Mountain Adventure are celebrating their 30th birthday of adventuring in the hills and on the rivers
What better way to start 2024 than with the celebration of a big birthday announcement for one of our local, family businesses. Black Mountain Adventure has reached their impressive 30-year milestone in operating fun-filled land & water adventure activities in the...
NEWS | Police issue alert after receiving a report of a male acting suspiciously in an area of Hereford this morningÂ
West Mercia Police have issued an alert after receiving a report of a male acting suspiciously in an area of Hereford this morning. West Mercia Police (Hereford Cops) shared a post on Facebook earlier this morning. The post said: “We have had a report this morning...
NEWS | Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car collided with a cyclist leaving him with serious injuries
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a collision left a man with serious injuries on Sunday evening (21 January). A black Ford Focus struck a male cyclist in his 20s on Hucclecote Road in Gloucester at around 8pm. Members of the public attended to the man before...
NEWS | Latest on the roads as Storm Isha sweeps across the UK bringing disruption and 99mph gusts to some partsÂ
Storm Isha has left a trail of destruction across parts of the UK, with Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland the worst hit. A rare red warning was issued by the Met Office for North East Scotland overnight, with 90+ mph gusts recorded in some parts. Thousands of...
STORM ISHA | Latest road closures and updates as Storm Isha sweeps across HerefordshireÂ
A number of routes are affected by fallen trees, with Storm Isha sweeping across Herefordshire this evening. List of closures / information: *Last updated - 9pm Sunday* A40 - The A40 is currently closed northbound between Symonds Yat and Ross-on-Wye due to a number of...
NEWS | Hundreds of properties in Herefordshire without power as Storm Isha hits the countyÂ
Hundreds of properties in Herefordshire are without power this evening, as Storm Isha hits the United Kingdom. According to National Grid (7.30pm Sunday), more than 500 properties are without power in the county and surrounding areas, including parts of the Forest of...
PARKING | Did you know you can park at this car park just a short walk from Hereford city centre for just 80p ALL day!Â
Did you know that there is a car park in Hereford that you can park at for just 80p ALL day! Yes, it’s true! The best bit is that it’s just a short walk from Hereford city centre and workplaces such as Herefordshire Council, Heineken and Avara. Perhaps you could park...
UK NEWS | Murder investigation launched after a 17-year-old teenager was stabbed to death in broad daylight in Birmingham city centre
From West Midlands Police: We've started a murder investigation after a teenager who was stabbed in Birmingham city centre has tragically died. We were called to Victoria Square after a 17-year-old boy was found seriously injured at just before 3.30pm yesterday (20...
FEATURED | The Patty Parlour in Hereford city centre is serving some incredible food that gets the tastebuds tingling!
The Patty Parlour in Hereford city centre is serving up some incredible food that really does get the tastebuds tingling! Located on Bewell Street, behind Boots, it provides the perfect location for people looking to grab lunch or maybe an evening treat. With Beef...
NEWS | The Great British Rail Sale returns: discounts on over a million rail tickets
Passengers will have from 23 to 29 January to claim up to 50% off selected Advance and Off-Peak rail tickets, through the Great British Rail Sale. Over a million discounted tickets will be available to destinations across England and Wales, as well...
NEWS | A Herefordshire restaurant announces that it will be temporarily closing its doors for repair work to take place
OK Diner in Leominster has announced that it will be temporarily closing its doors next week. The closure will be in place so that teams can carry out repair works. The closure will be in place from Monday 22nd January, with the Diner reopening on Saturday 27th...
NEWS | Freezing temperatures across the county mean a busy week for a Hereford homeless charity
With temperatures this week reaching sub zero every evening. The Living Hope Hub Christian Based Homeless Charity, who operate from Union Coffee in Hereford have had an extremely busy week. Matt Healey from Your Herefordshire was invited over to meet the team. Co...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet is to discuss approval of the awarding of a new waste collection contract at their next meeting on 25 January
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet is to discuss approval of the awarding of a new waste collection contract at their next meeting on 25 January. Although this is a significant moment in the transformation of waste services in the county, there will be no immediate...