A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Cops) said: “We are working hard to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Grafton. “Following reports of anti-social behaviour from local residents, we have taken action. We seized 4x bongs and 3x grinders. The...
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WEATHER WARNING | Some parts of Herefordshire could see 80mm of rain in three hours this evening as Met Office issues thunderstorm warning
Parts of Herefordshire could see 80mm of rain in three hours later today with the Met Office issuing a thunderstorm warning. The Met Office warning says: Thunderstorms are likely to develop across parts of southwest England and Wales during Monday afternoon and become...
NEWS | Work is underway on £700,000 measures to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists in St Owen Street
Work is now underway on measures to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists in St Owen Street, Hereford. New raised crossings will make it easier for pedestrians to cross this wide street while slowing traffic and cyclists will soon find it much easier to reach...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council’s secondary school admissions process opens for applications from today
From Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire Council’s secondary school admissions process opens for applications from Monday 5 September. Herefordshire Council’s admissions process for secondary school places for 2023 opens today for children who were born between 1...
NEWS | Leominster Food Fayre a huge success with fantastic traders and a great turnout
The Leominster Food Fayre was held on Saturday and it was once again a huge success. Thousands of people visited the market town and brought wonderful products from local suppliers. The Leominster Food Fayre is a not-for-profit event aimed at showcasing local food and...
UK NEWS | Police arrest man in the Midlands in connection with the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel
From Merseyside Police: A fourth man was arrested yesterday evening, Sunday 4 September, in relation to the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel. The suspect was stopped on the M42 near Leamington Spa and the vehicle has been seized. The 34-year-old driver, a...
WEATHER WARNING | Some parts of Herefordshire could see 80mm of rain in three hours later today as Met Office issues thunderstorm warning
Parts of Herefordshire could see 80mm of rain in three hours later today with the Met Office issuing a thunderstorm warning. The Met Office warning says: Thunderstorms are likely to develop across parts of southwest England and Wales during Monday afternoon and become...
NEWS | Royal Mail workers set to carry out further strike action later this week
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 members who collect, sort and deliver parcels and letters to...
NEWS | Driver caught by Police found to have never passed driving test despite being eligible for more than 45 years
Dyfed-Powys Police officers near Brecon had a surprise when they stopped a motorist over the weekend. Officers discovered that the motorist had no driving licence or insurance and had never passed a driving test, despite being eligible for more than 45 years. The...
NEWS | Thousands visit Odeon in Hereford to celebrate National Cinema Day
Thousands of families and film lovers descended on the Odeon Cinema in Hereford on Saturday to celebrate National Cinema Day. It was a special day, with Odeon selling tickets for a little as £3, which helped to enable families to visit the cinema at a much more...
NEWS | Lidl would like to open ‘several new stores in Herefordshire’ with potential locations revealed
Lidl has revealed that it would like to open new stores in a number of areas of Herefordshire and surrounding counties. Lidl has confirmed that it is actively looking for land in the following locations: Hereford (North/West) Hereford (South) Ledbury Leominster...
NEWS | A former school teacher has been jailed after admitting a string of historical sexual assaults on young girls between 1984 and 2005
From West Midlands Police: A former school teacher has been jailed after admitting a string of historical sexual assaults on young girls between 1984 and 2005. The crimes came to light in January 2020 when a solicitor contacted us to say a 51-year-old man wanted to...
NEWS | South Marches Scouts are looking for some funds to help rebuild Scouts Corner to create a wonderful community building
South Marches Scouts are currently looking for some funds to help rebuild Scouts Corner to create a wonderful community building. Scouts Corner is located just off Eign Road in Hereford. A spokesperson for South Marches Scouts told Your Herefordshire: “As a...
NEWS | 13 people arrested after protesters demanding a ’plant-based’ future targeted a Muller Dairy site in Worcestershire
Officers were called at around 5.35am this morning (4 September), following the report of an animal rebellion protest at the Muller Dairy site in Hampton Lovett, Worcestershire. The report detailed that approximately 20 individuals gained unauthorised access to...
NEWS | A protest is set to take place outside Herefordshire Council’s Plough Lane offices later this month
Google Street View - Image Date - November 2020 A protest is set to take place outside Herefordshire Council's Plough Lane offices later this month, Your Herefordshire understands. The protest will be held by 'A Common Bond', a group that has been set up to support...
BREAKING | Man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel
Merseyside Police have this afternoon confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel. A statement released earlier this afternoon by Merseyside Police said: Detectives have arrested two...
NEWS | A Herefordshire Community Group is asking for members of the public to donate preloved kitchen utensils to help local schools and other projects
A Herefordshire Community Group is asking for members of the public to donate preloved kitchen utensils to help local schools and other projects. The Herefordshire Community Recycling and Reuse Group have asked if local residents can help them boost their supplies of...
FOOTBALL | Cawley Cox the hat-trick hero as Hereford Pegasus thrash Tuffley Rovers to lift themselves to 13th in the table
Cawley Cox was the hat-trick hero for Hereford Pegasus on Saturday, with the striker grabbing a hat-trick as Hereford Pegasus thrashed Gloucester based side Tuffley Rovers 4-1 at the KGD Stadium. Jordan Williamson grabbed the other goal for Pegasus in a match that...
NEWS | Motorists warned of delays due to a collision near Worcester this morning
Motorists heading to Worcester have been warned to expect some minor delays due to a collision near the city. West Mercia Police have posted on Twitter to confirm that one lane is currently closed on the A440 Rushwick Roundabout....
NEWS | Elena Mountford completes incredible ten marathons in ten consecutive days to raise money for Military vs Cancer
Elena Mountford has completed an incredible ten marathons in ten consecutive days to raise money for Military vs Cancer. Here is what Elena had to say after completing this epic adventure: Marathon 10 done ✔️ 💪🏾 Feeling super overwhelmed. It’s been the...