Kington Show will go ahead as normal this weekend but organisers say that it will include a two minutes silence in memory of Her Majesty The Queen. A spokesperson for Kington Show said: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and...
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NEWS | Herefordshire Council set to spend £1,058,400 on purchasing housing for six people who have long /repeated history of rough sleeping
Herefordshire Council is set to spend £1,058,400 on purchasing housing for six people who have long /repeated history of rough sleeping. The Council has received funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, as well as other areas. The Council...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after two vehicles were damaged in a Herefordshire village
West Mercia Police officers in Hereford are appealing for information after two vehicles were damaged in a Herefordshire village. Officers received a report of criminal damage in the Sufton Lane area of Mordiford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are...
NEWS | The Department for Education set to announce guidance to schools on plans for potential closures should The Queen’s funeral land on a weekday
The Department for Education is today expected to release guidance to schools across the country about what should happen if The Queen's funeral lands on a weekday. Schools will remain open as normal today (Friday). The Department for Education will confirm that all...
NEWS | Important Flag flying guidance following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, all official flags, including the Union Flag, should be half-masted. Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, all official flags, including the Union Flag, should be half-masted from as soon as possible today until...
NEWS | West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service all pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have all joined organisations across the country and beyond, in paying tribute to Her Majesty The Queen, following the sad news of her passing yesterday. A short...
NEWS | Statement by the Bishop of Hereford on the death of Her Majesty The Queen
It is with great sadness that we heard the news this evening (Thursday 8 September 2022) of the death of Her Majesty, The Queen. She has been a constant in our lives for eight decades and has been steadfast in her service to our country and The Commonwealth. Her...
NEWS | Flags across Herefordshire will fly at half-mast as a sign of respect and books of condolences will soon be available following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Statement on behalf of Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Edward Harley OBE: “I am deeply saddened to hear the news regarding our late Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “The Queen has been a constant, reassuring and positive part of all our lives...
NEWS | Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Mark Dykes makes a statement following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
The Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Mark Dykes, has made the following statement: “It is with great sadness that I heard today of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. Hers has been the longest reign in British history and her example of duty,...
BREAKING NEWS | Her Majesty the Queen has died aged 96-years-old
It is with incredibly deep sadness that we share the news that Her Majesty the Queen has sadly passed away, aged 96-years-old. Photo Credit - Brian O’Donoghue The news was confirmed by Buckingham Palace a short while ago and has been met with deep sadness from members...
NEWS | Crowds gather at Buckingham Palace as Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry all head to Balmoral following statement that the Queen is under medical supervision
Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry have all travelled to Balmoral in Aberdeenshire following a statement released by Buckingham Palace that confirmed that the Queen is currently under medical supervision following concerns over the health of Her Majesty....
NEWS | Households and businesses affected by gas supply issues in Herefordshire to receive at least £65 in compensation
Cadent Gas have provided an update on the ongoing situation regarding gas supply issues in the Hampton Bishop and Fownhope areas of Herefordshire. The company has this afternoon confirmed that affected households and businesses will be entitled to compensation. A...
NEWS | Appeal for witnesses after ornaments are removed from graves of father and son
A widow has spoken of the upset caused after sentimental ornaments were taken from the graves of her late husband and son. Police are now appealing for information and asking anyone who believes they may be able to help to come forward. It was reported that unknown...
BREAKING | Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Queen is currently under medical supervision due to concerns over her health
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Queen is currently under medical supervision due to concerns over her health. Prime Minister Liz Truss commented on the news saying: “The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime....
NEWS | Ross-On-Wye based HSL Compliance has acquired water compliance specialist DMA Canyon to support its expansion across the UK
West Midlands-based HSL Compliance, an SGI company, has acquired water compliance specialist DMA Canyon to support its expansion across the UK. The acquisition of DMA Canyon enhances HSL Compliance’s nationwide footprint and enables the risk and compliance...
NEWS | Lightning strike lead to a fire in one area of the Herefordshire countryside on WednesdayÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Kingsland and Eardisley were called to the Weobley Marsh area on Wednesday afternoon. They were responding to calls of a fire involving an electrical transformer and the surrounding area. It is believed that...
NEWS | Cadent Gas release new update with some properties expected to be reconnected to gas network from today Â
Cadent Gas have released an updated, with some properties in the Hampton Bishop area expected to be reconnected to the local gas network from today. Please note that the below update from Cadent Gas was released on Wednesday evening. “Good news, we have started to get...
WHAT’S ON? | Alton Towers releases details of its award-winning Scarefest that returns this year
Alton Towers Resort will celebrate 15 years of its award-winning Scarefest and this year, guests can expect more creepy scares, shocks and spooktacular thrills than ever before. From the frantically funny to seriously spooky themed attractions, Scarefest returns for...
WHAT’S ON? | West Midland Safari Park to host a ‘Spooky Spectacular’ this HalloweenÂ
West Midland Safari Park will be brimming with Halloween decorations and hundreds of pumpkins in its impressive Pumpkin Patch. Their excitable pumpkin-scarecrow character, ‘Patch’, will be returning during half term to greet guests and put on a fantastic show! This...
NEWS | Royal Mail workers in Herefordshire are taking strike action today and tomorrow – FULL DETAILS
Royal Mail workers in Herefordshire are on strike today! Major disruption is expected over the coming weeks with thousands of Royal Mail workers set to strike for four days. A statement from Royal Mail said: “The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its...