Gloucestershire Constabulary have provided an update following reports that a man was bundled into the boot of a car earlier this week. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: We issued an urgent appeal for information this week, after a caller told us...
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NEWS | Met Office issues Thunderstorm warning for Herefordshire on Monday Â
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for Herefordshire on Monday, with torrential downpours and lightning a possible hazard. A spokesperson for the Met Office said: Whilst some places will avoid them, thunderstorms are likely to develop increasingly widely...
NEWS | Hereford pub cancels Sunday dinner this weekend due to extreme heatÂ
A Hereford pub has taken the tough decision to cancel Sunday Lunch this weekend, due to the extreme heatwave that we are currently experiencing in the county. On Sunday, temperatures are expected to reach 35c and The Volunteer Inn in Hereford has decided to offer an...
NEWS | A motorcyclist has sadly died following a road traffic collision near to the Herefordshire border with Wales overnight
A motorcyclist has sadly died following a road traffic collision near to the English and Welsh border in Monmouthshire last night. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called by the police to reports of a single motorcycle RTC on the A40 in Monmouth, near to the Welsh...
NEWS | Fire crews called to yet another large wildfire as temperatures continue to rise Â
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have been called to another wildfire as temperatures hit the mid 30s across the two counties. A spokesperson for Tenbury Fire Station said: “Last night at around 6.30pm, we were mobilised to standby at Wyre...
NEWS | Rail services cancelled between Hereford and Birmingham for three days this month due to strike action taking place
West Midlands Railway (WMR) passengers are being urged to check their journeys in advance ahead of planned industrial action later this month. Services will be heavily impacted on Saturday 13 August, Thursday 18 August and Saturday 20 August due to separate...
UK NEWS | Pedestrian incredibly lucky to survive after lorry overturned and landed on the pavement in South WalesÂ
Fire crews have detailed how a pedestrian was incredibly lucky to survive after a lorry landed on its side in Newport, South Wales. The lorry landed on its side but incredibly, the pedestrian ended up being in the tiny space between the cab and the trailer. South...
NEWS | Major route in Herefordshire closed due to a collisionÂ
A major route in Herefordshire is currently closed in both directions due to a collision. The A40 is closed between Whitchurch and Ganarew and motorists are advised to use an alternative route....
NEWS | Quick actions from fire crews prevent petrol station and houses from catching fire Â
Fire crews from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are in attendance at a large fire in Great Witley this afternoon. Residents have been advised by the fire service to keep windows and doors closed and surrounding roads have been temporarily closed to allow fire...
NEWS | Fire crews from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire responding to a large fire this afternoon Â
Photo: Emma Carpenter Walker Fire crews from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are in attendance at a large fire in Great Witley this afternoon. Residents have been advised by the fire service to keep windows and doors closed and surrounding roads have been...
NEWS | Police appeal after a livestock trailer and Land Rover Discovery were stolen from a farm near the Herefordshire border
West Mercia Police officers are currently appealing for information following the theft of a livestock trailer and a Land Rover Discovery from a farm yard in Suckley. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing for information after a livestock...
COMMUNITY | Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find a home from crazy Collie TJ?Â
TJ is 7 months old and in true collie fashion TJ is a little bit crackers, quick, alert, eager to learn, very affectionate and desperate to please you. TJ is a loveable youngster who needs direction and a focus, basic training and socialisation will need continuing...
WHAT’S ON? | An exciting new Mini Maze will open tomorrow near Ross-on-Wye bringing fun for all the family Â
The Flanesford Maize Maze opens tomorrow (Friday 12th August) and will include a water station, as well as cafe refreshments and a game card and sticker set. The Maze is located at Flanesford Priory. Flanesford Priory is a family run enterprise offering luxury breaks...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council announce £170 of support for low income pensioners in Herefordshire
From Herefordshire Council: Council to provide financial support to vulnerable residents Pensioners on low incomes will soon get some financial support to help them manage their bills during the cost of living crisis. When the department for work and...
NEWS | River Wye makes the national headlines as levels drop to just 1cm in parts of Hereford Â
The River Wye has made the national headlines, with river levels in the centre of Hereford falling to just 1cm in places. Sky News have been in Hereford this morning, with concerns that river levels could drop further with temperatures set to reach 36c in Hereford on...
NEWS | Fire crews successfully stop wildfire reaching woodland near Herefordshire border Â
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews joined Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service crews in tackling a fire in the Mitcheldean area of the Forest of Dean on Wednesday. Gloucestershire Constabulary also attended the incident. ...
NEWS | Building work well underway on exciting new building development at Hereford Sixth Form College
Building work is well underway on an exciting new building development at Hereford Sixth Form College. https://twitter.com/WilliamPowell_/status/1538785143724425216?s=20u0026t=jimNoqT4vMfuQXRtk11r7w Hereford Sixth Form College has been awarded funding for an exciting...
WHAT’S ON? | Charity Fun Day this Saturday at The Oxford Arms in Hereford to raise money for The Little Princess Trust
Saturday looks like being a belter of a day weather wise and the Oxford Arms in Hereford have a wonderful charity fun day planned to raise money for The Little Princess Trust. The pub has recently improved its beer garden and anyone attending is promised a warm...
NEWS | Rail services cancelled between Hereford and Worcester / Birmingham this Saturday
West Midlands Railway (WMR) passengers are being urged to check their journeys in advance ahead of planned industrial action later this month. Services will be heavily impacted on Saturday 13 August, Thursday 18 August and Saturday 20 August due to separate...
NEWS | Your last chance this year to capture the supermoon in the skies above the United Kingdom tonight
Photo Credit: Andy Compton A supermoon is a full moon or a new moon that coincides with the closest that the Moon comes to the Earth, meaning that the moon appears larger than usual in the night sky. Local photographer Andy Compton captured this stunning photo of the...