A former police officer is due in crown court after being charged with two counts of rape and several other offences. Craig Winston, aged 35 and who was a student officer based in the Forest of Dean, has been charged with offences which relate to two women. He...
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TRAVEL | Localised flooding causing issues on roads across parts of Herefordshire this afternoon
Localised flooding is causing issues on roads across parts of Herefordshire this afternoon. The A438 between Hereford and Ledbury has large areas of standing water, following torrential rain. The A40 and M50 near Ross-on-Wye are reported to be experiencing...
NEWS | Major route closed this afternoon after emergency services were called to a multi-vehicle collision
Officers have closed a stretch of the A417 following a multi-vehicle collision this afternoon (Tuesday 8 October). Emergency services were called shortly before 2.45pm with a report of a collision involving three vehicles near to the Golden Heart Inn. A closure is in...
NEWS | Love Island star to run through Herefordshire as part of charity run that scales the length of England for Cancer Research UK
Love Island's Danica Taylor is supporting her partner Nathan Grant as he runs the entire length of England to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Over the next two days, from Wednesday 9th October to Thursday 10th October, they will be running through...
JOBS | Morrisons looking for new staff members to join their team at stores in Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Abergavenny and Monmouth
Morrisons is today launching a search for up to 3,000 extra colleagues to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites and logistics operations nationwide to help meet increased demand over the busy Christmas period. The wide range of roles including...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal after an incident at a golf course in Herefordshire where damage was causedÂ
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after an incident at a golf course in Herefordshire where damage was caused. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We're looking into a recent incident of minor damage caused to one of the greens at Burghill Valley...
NEWS | Friends of Castle Green issue statement after work to restore The Pavilion grinds to a haltÂ
Friends of Castle Green have today issued a statement in response to questions from members of the public who have noticed that work to restore The Pavilion on Castle Green appear to have stopped. Statement on behalf of Friends of Castle Green re: The Pavilion...
BREAKING | Police investigating ‘crossbow incident’ in Herefordshire with Police treating it as a ‘serious matter’Â
West Mercia Police are investigating an incident that took place on 25th September in Breinton. The incident saw a crossbow bolt fired into a shed, causing damage. Thankfully, no one was injured, but this is a serious matter that could have resulted in harm....
NEWS | Hereford Library is temporarily relocating to Hereford Town Hall while the Shirehall undergoes a two-year renovation
Hereford Library is temporarily relocating to Hereford Town Hall while the Shirehall undergoes a two-year renovation Following consultation with library users, who said they would prefer for Hereford library to be in a more central location, Hereford Library is...
REVEALED | Huge plans for 1,500 new homes in Leominster will include a new school, a new supermarket and a link road
Plans have been revealed for a huge new housing development in Leominster. The plans include 1,500 new homes, a new school, link road and also a new supermarket. The proposal, revealed by Pegasus Group, shows plans for 1,500 new homes and supporting infrastructure in...
NEWS | A major route in Herefordshire is closed this morning following a serious collision
A major route in Herefordshire is closed this morning following a serious collision. The A438 (Hereford to Ledbury Road) is closed near Hereford following a collision. The collision has occurred on Lugg Bridge near Lugwardine. Motorists are being advised to use...
BREAKING | Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water told it will have to pay back millions to customers due to poor performance and ‘lagging behind’
Ofwat has today published its annual Water Company Performance Report which shows disappointing results. This demonstrates that record investment alone in the next five-year period will not deliver the sustained improvements to services and the environment needed to...
BREAKING NEWS | 12-year-old girl taken to hospital with life changing injuries after dog attack
Police were called to The Crescent, Brynmawr, at around 5.50pm on Monday 7 October, following reports of a dog attack. Officers attended and a 12-year-old girl was taken to hospital with life changing injuries. The dog was seized by officers and will be destroyed. No...
NEWS | A brand new community group has been setup to combat loneliness in Hereford
Matt Healey from Your Herefordshire was delighted to visit the Plough Inn Hereford to take part in a brand new initiative called Cuppa & a Chat The event takes place on the first Monday of every month from 10am-12 Midday, everybody is welcome and we were treated...
FEATURED | The Herefordshire pub with a fabulous breakfast, Sunday Roast and even a menu for dogs!
The Royal Oak is located in the village of Much Marcle, on the A449 between Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye. The perfect stop for a traditional pub lunch or to unwind with a pint of local ale or cider, whilst watching the sunset on the Herefordshire countryside. The...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after a person was hit in the face near a jacket potato stand in Hereford city centre
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Hereford on Monday 30 September. The assault happened around 2:45pm on High Street, near to the jacket potato stand, when the victim was hit to the face by a man. Officers investigating would like to hear from...
UK NEWS | Police launch investigation after two elderly people and a dog were found dead at a property
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the sudden deaths of a couple at a property in Trowbridge, Cardiff. Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the bodies are believed to be that of a 72-year-old woman and a 74-year-old man. Next of kin are...
NEWS | Police provide update after a man was arrested in Hereford on Friday following an incident at a college in Hereford
West Mercia Police have issued a statement following an incident in Hereford on Friday. Emergency services were called to reports of an incident on Folly Lane in Hereford on Friday afternoon. Students were temporarily told to remain in their class. ...
FEATURED | The Pumpkin Patch and Night Maze to provide an amazing experience for families in the lead up to Halloween!
Pick your own Pumpkin on a family farm, rooted in the beautiful heart of Herefordshire in Marden. However, it’s not just pumpkin picking that will excite you this October. Coming this spooky season to the farm: The Pumpkin Patch are very excited to announce that they...
JOBS | MandM Direct are hiring Temporary Warehouse Operatives for the Christmas season in Herefordshire
MandM Direct are hiring Temporary Warehouse Operatives for the Christmas season. They have a wide range of shifts for full-time, guaranteed hours until January. Great staff discounts online and in their exclusive on-site staff shop, and with their Refer a Friend...