Greater Manchester Police are investigating the abduction of a child in Droylsden yesterday after a number of reports were made to officers just after 4pm. Thankfully, the child – a girl aged six– was safely re-united with her family a short time later. From what...
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LATEST | Police investigation into a number of sexual offences in Hereford continues
Extra police patrols will continue along the river path in Hereford as detectives continue to investigate four sexual offences reported in the last few weeks. Detectives are currently investigating two rapes, one indecent exposure and one sexual assault. All have been...
NEWS | Concerns over air quality along the A49 in Hereford as new Air Quality Monitoring Station is installed
Air quality in Hereford has been given a boost thanks to a new Air Quality Monitoring Station. Air pollution is associated with a number of adverse health impacts, and particularly affects the most vulnerable in society, including children and older people, and those...
NEWS | Hereford Sixth Form College Celebrates Another Very Successful Year
A sample of students who achieved excellent results this year From Hereford Sixth Form College: After two years of Centre and Teacher Assessed Grades (CAGs and TAGs) and with students never having sat external exams previously, it was back to business as usual at...
NEWS | Herefordshire bus firm commits to freezing fare prices for 12 months to support the community
Sargeants Brothers have decided to implement a fare price freeze for the next 12 months across all Sargeants services. This will also include all our school and student passes. Sargeants Brothers Managing Director Matt Evans said: “Like many businesses we...
NEWS | Family of man who died in Herefordshire pay tribute to a ‘wonderful, talented person’
From West Mercia Police: The family of a young man who died in a collision in Herefordshire have paid tribute to him as “the most wonderful and talented person in the world”. 26-year-old Steven James Lee from Rhos-on-Sea died in an incident on the A40 near Ganarew on...
WHAT’S ON? | Free swimming and other activities at Ledbury Swimming Pool this Saturday
From Talk Community: Talk Community, in partnership with HALO Leisure, are delighted to announce free Community Thank You Events which will be taking place across Herefordshire, from June through to September. We wanted to say a really big thank you to all...
NEWS | Emergency services called after vehicle left the road and ended up down an embankment near Herefordshire border
West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called this morning after a vehicle left the carriageway and ended up down an embankment on the A4113 at Leintwardine. A fire crew from Leintwardine made the vehicle safe. The driver of the...
NEWS | A 25-year-old man from Ludlow has died following a collision on the A49 last night
Did you see a collision on the A49 at Craven Arms last night (Wednesday 17 August)? A young man sadly died in the incident that happened around 11.45pm. A red Suzuki motorcycle travelling southbound collided with a signpost near the roundabout with Whitemeadow Close....
NEWS | More than £20 million is to be spent on refurbishing the Hereford Museum and relocating the Library to Maylord Orchards
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet agreed an investment of £8.5 million for a new museum and library for the people of Herefordshire at its meeting on Wednesday 29 June. Cabinet members agreed to invest £8 million of capital funding for the complete refurbishment of...
NEWS | New measures will enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists in historic street in Hereford
Press Release from Herefordshire Council: 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...
NEWS | Hereford Pegasus to pay tribute to exceptional young player who passed away after going into the sea at Skegness
Hereford Pegasus Football Club will pay tribute to a young footballer who sadly passed away after entering the sea when on holiday in Skegness. Kevin Bishop of Hereford Pegasus Football Club posted an emotional tribute to Kacper on Facebook. He said: “The club has...
NEWS | Thousands of students in Herefordshire set to receive exam results today
Hundreds of thousands of students will collect exam results today (18 August) after sitting exams for the first time since 2019. Marking a significant milestone in returning to normality post pandemic, today’s results day includes students who sat A and AS levels,...
NEWS | Part of A49 closed in both directions as emergency services respond to incident
A section of the A49 is closed in both directions tonight, with West Mercia Police responding to a collision. The collision has occurred in Craven Arms between the junction for the B4368 and the junction for Long Lane. Police say they expect the road to remain...
UK NEWS | Police launch major appeal after seven-year-old girl was abducted earlier today
Greater Manchester Police are investigating the abduction of a child in Droylsden earlier today after a number of reports were made to them after 4pm this afternoon. Thankfully, the child – a girl aged seven – was safely re-united with her family a short time...
NEWS | Police appeal following a number of burglaries in the Leominster area
West Mercia Police are appealing following a number of burglaries in the Leominster area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing to the community for information following a number of burglaries within the area of Newtown Lane /...
NEWS | Hereford Indie Food reduce daytime tickets to £1 to make the festival more accessible to everyone
Hereford Indie Food reduce daytime tickets to £1 Hereford Indie Food, hosted on the 27th + 28th August 2022 on Aubrey Street have reduced their daytime ticket prices to £1 per person in an effort to make the festival more accessible to everyone. There’s no...
NEWS | Emergency services called to collision involving three vehicles in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police, West a midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were all called to a collision at Stretton Grandison shortly before midday today....
NEWS | 94-year-old man dies after being found in a river in Worcestershire
From West Mercia Police: Around 8am this morning (Wednesday 17 August) we received a report of a man in the River Avon near Abbey Road, Evesham. We attended with colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue. The...
NEWS | Hereford riverside incidents unlikely to be linked as Police continue investigations into four sexual offences
Hereford riverside incidents unlikely to be linked as Police continue investigations into four sexual offences Chief Inspector Ross Jones of West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire on Tuesday that early evidence appears to show that four sexual offences that...