Police are investigating after a gunman chased a man into a house and shot a 9-year-old girl dead. From Merseyside Police: “We have launched an investigation following the tragic fatal shooting of a child in Knotty Ash last night, Monday 22nd August. “Officers...
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NEWS | Hereford Medical Group confirms that one of its surgeries will temporarily close later this month for refurbishment work to take place
Hereford Medical Group has confirmed this morning that one of its surgeries will temporarily close later this month for refurbishment work to take place. Bobblestock Surgery will be closed for three days but Hereford Medical Group has reassured patients that services...
NEWS | Police continue patrols along the River Wye in Hereford with investigations into five recent sexual offences in the area continuing
A man was arrested on suspicion of rape on Saturday and has been released on bail. Officers patrolling the area following recent reports were approached by a male victim near Victoria Bridge in Hereford. A 35-year-old male suspect was arrested shortly after the report...
NEWS | Around 6 million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 disability Cost of Living payment from 20 September
£150 disability Cost of Living payments to be made from 20 September 20226 million people who are paid certain disability benefits will benefitAutomatic support part of wider package of help with the rising Cost of Living, including other cost of living payments...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council set to decide this week whether to award a £1,784,859 contract for staff to monitor the council’s CCTV cameras and CCTV and security staff to work within the Maylord Orchard Centre
Herefordshire Council set to decide this week whether to award a three year contract, at a cost of £1,784,859 for staff to monitor the council’s CCTV cameras and CCTV and security staff to work within the Maylord Orchard Centre. The council’s county wide CCTV service...
BREAKING | A man is on the run this morning after a 9-year-old girl was shot dead in Liverpool
A gunman is on the run this morning after a 9-year-old girl was shot dead in Liverpool. From Merseyside Police: We have launched an investigation following the tragic fatal shooting of a child in Knotty Ash last night, Monday 22 August. Officers attended at a house on...
UK NEWS | Police warn that a man wanted on suspicion of murder could be anywhere in the country
From Greater Manchester Police: John Bellfield (pictured) of the Openshaw area of Manchester is wanted on suspicion of murder of Thomas Campbell Thomas Campbell’s body was found by a neighbour at his home on Riverside, in the Mossley area of Tameside, at around...
NEWS | A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape after a male victim reported an offence to officers in Hereford on Saturday
A man was arrested on suspicion of rape on Saturday and has been released on bail. Officers patrolling the area following recent reports were approached by a male victim near Victoria Bridge in Hereford. A 35-year-old male suspect was arrested shortly after the report...
NEWS | Aldi has revealed its store opening times for the August Bank Holiday
Aldi has revealed its store opening times for the August Bank Holiday. Over the Bank Holiday weekend, stores in England and Wales will be open until 10pm on 27th August and 4pm on Sunday 28th, to ensure everyone can pick up everything they need to enjoy the long...
NEWS | Police issue appeal to help find a man who failed to return to an open prison
Police need your help to find a man who's failed to return to an open prison. Avon and Somerset Police are warning the public not to approach Jon Marc Stephens, who is aged 36. He is known to have links in the Brecon, Builth Wells and Gloucestershire areas. It you see...
NEWS | Update – A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape on Saturday and has been released on bail
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape on Saturday and has been released on bail. Officers patrolling the area following recent reports were approached by a male victim near Victoria Bridge in Hereford. The 35-year-old man was arrested shortly after the...
NEWS | A Herefordshire business says it has been able to take on new staff and enjoy significant growth thanks to help from the Marches Growth Hub
A Herefordshire business says it has been able to take on new staff and enjoy significant growth thanks to help from the Marches Growth Hub. Engineering company Wye Cylinder Engineering (WCE) has seen its turnover grow by almost £1million in...
FUNDRAISING | Help raise money for Lesley as she continues to battle cancer Â
Can you help to raise money for Lesley as she continue to battle Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer? Here is Lesley’s story: “In August 2019 I was unfortunately diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. “This completely floored me as I had, until this point, led a busy life as a...
NEWS | Motorists warned of 12 weeks of delays as work set to start on measures to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists on St Owen Street in Hereford
Work is set to start 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 | Just 45 days until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours now!
It's just 45 days until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours online now! Head to the Philip Morris website and pre-order your copy now! Monopoly Hereford Special Edition Board Game (philipmorrisdirect.co.uk) YOUR ‘CHANCE’ TO...
NEWS | Popular Hereford cafe closed for ten days due to staff shortages
A popular Hereford cafe has confirmed that it will remain closed for ten days due to staff shortages. Sensory & Rye on Commercial Street in Hereford confirmed in a post on Facebook that the cafe would remain closed until the 30th August. The post said:...
NEWS | ALL trains in and out of Hereford CANCELLED until at least 6pm today due to a shortage of signalling staff Â
A shortage of signalling staff available at Hereford is causing disruption to services running through this station. As a result, all lines will be blocked and trains will be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected from 18:00 (Sunday) until 18:00 on Monday...
NEWS | £528,000 spent by Herefordshire Council on the second phase of works at the Hillside Care Centre in Hereford
Herefordshire Council agreed a spend of £528,000 on the second phase of works at the Hillside Care Centre in Hereford at meeting in April 2022. The refurbishment and landscape works are the second phase of works at Hillside to complete the residential care facility...
NEWS | ALL trains in and out of Hereford CANCELLED until 6pm on Monday due to a shortage of signalling staff Â
A shortage of signalling staff available at Hereford is causing disruption to services running through this station. As a result, all lines will be blocked and trains will be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected from 18:00 tonight until 18:00 on Monday 22...
NEWS | Further frustration for rail passengers in Herefordshire with rail services cancelled between Hereford and Malvern from 6pm this evening Â
There is further frustration for rail passengers in Herefordshire with rail services cancelled between Hereford and Malvern on Sunday evening and Monday. This follows several days of strike action this month which has already had a major impact on customers. Due...