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Merseyside Police can confirm 22 officers have been injured following violent disorder in Southport on Tuesday evening (30 July). Of those, eight sustained serious injuries including fractures, lacerations, a suspected broken nose and concussion. Other officers have...
PRESS RELEASE - Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service: Summer is finally here and we’re all looking forward to hot, sunny days to relax and soak up the warmth. But bright sunshine can also bring its dangers and we’re reminding people not to leave mirrors or...
Two Just Stop Oil supporters have painted the departure boards at Heathrow. Just Stop Oil is working with groups internationally to demand governments establish a fossil fuel treaty, to end the extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal by 2030. Press Release From...
From Merseyside Police: Sadly we can confirm that a third child has passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a knife attack in Southport yesterday morning, Monday 29 July. The nine-year-old girl died in hospital in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, 30...
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2024 A popular ‘dogging spot’ is temporarily closed for maintenance work to take place with new drainage and a wall being installed. The work is being carried out on the Barrow Wake View point car park, just off the A417 in...
The demolition of the Blackfriars Enclosure at Hereford FC is nearly complete. You can watch the current progress in the below video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phZkBpzYBLg
Six children remain in a critical condition in hospital, following an attack where two other children were killed and several were injured in Southport. The incident occurred shortly before midday, at a property in Southport where children were attending a Taylor...
This is to announce the sad passing of Anthony Richard Bird (Tony) on the 20th July 2024. He will be greatly missed by his wife Jane, children Dave and Mandy, his grandchildren and all who knew him. His funeral will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 9th August...
Morrisons, in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust, has launched Kids Activity Stations across all stores. Aimed at boosting literacy for children the ‘Kids Corner’ includes a book swap, games and puzzles helping to make every visit into Morrisons...
The creator of the world’s most popular fishing fly, the Klinkhåmer, is coming to Shropshire on 15 August and his fans are welcome to join him at Ashford Carbonnel village hall at 7pm that evening when he will give a talk and tie his famous fly. Tickets which include...
A church in central Hereford has installed solar panels on its roof in a bid to cut costs and carbon emissions. The new Abbott of Belmont, Father Brendan Thomas OSB, blessed the panels at a special roof top commemoration. As parish priest at St Francis Xavier,...
Tributes have been paid to a popular motocross rider who has died following a tragic accident at an event near the Herefordshire border. The incident occurred at Penybont, near Llandrindod Wells. Mid Wales Motocross have confirmed that rider Duncan Powell has died. A...
Statement from Chief Constable Serena Kennedy following major incident in Southport. “It is with great sadness that today I am here to advise that two young children have died as a result of injuries sustained in a knife attack this morning. "Nine other children have...
Two children have died following a major incident in Southport, Merseyside Police have confirmed this evening. A major incident was declared in Southport, after several people, including children, were stabbed in an attack in the seaside town. Merseyside Police and...
A major incident has been declared in Southport, after several people, including children, were stabbed in an attack in the seaside town. Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service both responded to the incident this morning. A spokesperson for...
Photo Credit: Mike Snoswell The Met Office has issued a weather warning with torrential downpours and thunderstorms possible across parts of Herefordshire on Thursday. The thundery weather is forecast after a run of days where temperatures could peak at around 30c,...
20,000 music fans attended a series of concerts in Ludlow this weekend as the second series of Live at Ludlow Castle took place inside the Shropshire landmark. Established in 2023, the series sold out all four nights for the second year in a row as headliners...
Just Stop Oil protestors have disrupted Gatwick airport. Just Stop Oil is working with groups internationally to demand governments establish a fossil fuel treaty, to end the extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal by 2030. At around 8 am seven supporters of Just...
Officers investigating a fatal collision on the A46 in Worcestershire are appealing for witnesses. The collision happened yesterday (Saturday 27 July) at around 5.30pm in Evesham, near to the junction for Badsey Road on the A46. The incident involved a black BMW 330 D...
A Police cordon is in place, following an incident in the city centre overnight. The cordon has been in place since early this morning, on East Street in Hereford. An area of Church Street is also cordoned off by officers. Officers are currently blocking the...