A ‘pupil’ of one of the most dangerous sexual predators ever investigated by the National Crime Agency has been jailed for 24 years for committing dozens of blackmail and online sex offences. Anthony ‘Danny’ Burns, 39, worked with notorious online child sex offender...
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NEWS | Police are appealing for help in locating a 29-year-old man who failed to return to prison on Saturday 13th January
Police are appealing to locate Russell Turner, 29, who failed to return to HMP Prescoed on Saturday 13 January. From Gwent Police: We’re currently looking for Russell Turner, 29, who failed to return to HMP Prescoed Monmouthshire on Saturday 13 January. He was...
NEWS | Kyle Gordon has been confirmed as the next Chief Constable for West Mercia Police
Kyle was chosen by PCC John Campion as the preferred candidate as Chief Constable following a vigorous and open process in December 2023. As a current Commander for the Metropolitan Police Service, he brings a wealth of experience having held a range of roles...
NEWS | A Herefordshire man who attacked a refugee in a park has been fined £365
A Herefordshire man who verbally attacked a refugee in a park has been fined. Diago Biddle, 18, of Foster Crescent in Leominster, Herefordshire pleaded guilty of racially or religiously aggravated intentional harassment, alarm, or distress. He was sentenced on...
BREAKING | Police launch major investigation after a newborn baby was found in a shopping bag on the side of a road
A member of the public out walking their dog called police at 21:13hrs on Thursday, 18 January after finding the baby girl in a shopping bag in London. The baby had been wrapped in a towel. Officers have completed their work at the scene and the crime scene is now...
NEWS | Police provide update on collision involving a HGV which has seen the A40 closed in both directions
West Mercia Police have provided an update on the collision involving a HGV on the A40 near Ross-on-Wye. The road has been closed for a number of hours and motorists are advised to use alternative routes. Traffic is already building up in the area so expect...
NEWS | Two Hereford coffee shops will be closing their doors earlier than usual todayÂ
Two Hereford coffee shops will be closing their doors earlier than usual today. The Coffee Cart in High Town, and the Coffee Corner at the Old Market in Hereford will both be closing their doors at 5pm this evening. This is so that staff can enjoy a Christmas party...
NEWS | No trains between Hereford and Worcester this morning due to icicles in a tunnel near Colwall
West Midlands Railway has announced that there are no trains running between Hereford and Worcester this morning. This is due to reports of icicles in the tunnel near Colwall. Temperatures dropped to lows of -7c in Herefordshire and Worcestershire...
NEWS | A major route in Herefordshire is closed this morning with emergency services responding to a collision involving an overturned lorryÂ
A major route in Herefordshire is closed this morning, with emergency services responding to reports of an overturned lorry. The A40 is closed in both directions, from Ross-on-Wye, to the junction with the A4137 at Symonds Yat. The AA is reporting that the closure is...
MISSING PERSON | Police launch urgent appeal to help find a missing 61-year-old woman from Hereford
Philomena Williams, 61, was last seen on Monday 15 January near Brecon Road, Abergavenny and officers are concerned for her welfare. Gwent Police are appealing for information to find Philomena Williams, who has been reported as missing. Philomena, 61, was last seen...
DO NOT APPROACH | West Mercia Police search for a man who is wanted on recall to prison and warn public to not approach himÂ
West Mercia Police are renewing their appeal for help to find Ian James who has links to the Broadway, Evesham and Forest of Dean area and is wanted on recall to prison. Officers from the Neighbourhood Crime Fighting Team (NCFT) in South Worcestershire are keen to...
NEWS | Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new store in Hereford city centre has raised the equivalent of forty-two lifesaving missions in its first six months
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new store on Hereford’s high street has raised the equivalent of forty-two lifesaving missions in its first six months. Since opening in July 2023, customers have flooded into the charity’s shop on Commercial Street, Hereford over the...
FEATURED | Your LAST CHANCE to win a weekend break at this stunning cottage in beautiful PembrokeshireÂ
It’s January, so we thought we’d bring you something to help cheer you up! Your chance to win a weekend break at this stunning cottage in beautiful Pembrokeshire. The weekend break will cover THREE nights from Friday to Monday and will be in February or March 2024...
FEATURED | A Herefordshire cafe has launched its afternoon tea menu and it looks absolutely fantastic!
A Herefordshire cafe has launched its afternoon tea menu and it looks absolutely fantastic! The Mulberry Cafe, at Radway Bridge Garden Centre on the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road, confirmed on Facebook the launch of its Afternoon Tea menu. A post on Facebook said:...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s has confirmed it will be investing £200 million to offer a leading rate of colleague pay, increasing to £12 per hour from March and recognising the hard work of colleagues across Sainsbury’s and Argos
Sainsbury’s has announced it will be investing £200 million to offer a leading rate of colleague pay, increasing to £12 per hour and recognising the hard work of colleagues across Sainsbury’s and Argos. Effective from March, this is Sainsbury’s single biggest ever...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road this eveningÂ
Emergency services are responding to a collision on the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road this evening. The collision has occurred between Leigh Sinton and Cradley. West Mercia Police are in attendance at the incident. Traffic is building up in the area....
FEATURED | Herefordshire Meats offering a ‘Meals on Wheels’ service with 7 days worth of meals delivered FREE to your home for just £35
Herefordshire Meats are offering a fabulous ‘Meals on Wheels’ service with 7 days worth of meals delivered FREE to your home for just £35. This is a fantastic offer, especially for those living alone, or maybe people who simply don’t fancy venturing out in the cold...
FEATURED | The historic Herefordshire village pub that has a fabulous food menu, fantastic drinks and a warm atmosphere!Â
The historic Herefordshire village pub that has a fabulous food menu, fantastic drinks and a warm atmosphere. Gino and Rachael warmly welcome you to The Temple Bar Inn, Ewyas Harold. Independently owned and first licensed in the 1850s, the beautiful Virginia...
MISSING | Can you help police find a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen on Saturday
Police are appealing for information to help locate a vulnerable teenage girl who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 16-year-old Briyanna who was last seen during the early hours of Saturday morning (13 January) and...
NEWS | More than 70 prohibited firearms have been seized by police in a two-day operation with 68-year-old man arrested
More than 70 prohibited firearms have been seized by police in a two-day operation in Craven Arms. Last week officers from the Firearms Licensing Unit removed the firearms from a property in Corfton following information a licensed firearms dealer was in possession of...