Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a combine harvester fire near Dinmore Hill on Tuesday evening. Upon arrival, crews discovered a combine harvester and surrounding crops on fire, with a plume of smoke visible for miles. A...
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NEWS | Student loan interest rates cut again due to market rates
Student loan borrowers will be further protected from rising inflation rates with additional cuts to interest rates for those on Plan 2 and Plan 3 loans. Student loan interest rates will now be capped at 6.3% from September 2022. The government intervened in June to...
NEWS | Police launch urgent appeal to help find missing 16-year-old Zarwali from Hereford
16-year-old Zarwali has been missing from Hereford since 4.30pm on Sunday. Last seen wearing white Nike trainers, dark joggers with white stripe, dark zipped top, carrying a big blue bag and a black rucksack. He may be in London. Got info? Call 999. Please comment...
NEWS | The Herefordshire Hoard is coming home. Over 1,100 years since being buried in a field near Leominster
The Herefordshire Hoard is coming home. Over 1,100 years since being buried in a field near Leominster, the precious Viking treasure will be looked after by Herefordshire museum service. Opening days are being agreed to give the public plenty of opportunities to see...
NEWS | Emergency lane closure in place on the Hereford to Worcester road this afternoon due to a vehicle fire
Balfour Beatty Living Places have confirmed that an emergency lane closure is in place on the A4103 between Hereford and Worcester this afternoon. The lane closure is on the A4103 at Lower Eggleton, following a vehicle fire which has caused damage to the...
NEWS | West Mercia Police have confirmed that the cordon next to the River Wye in Hereford has been removed, with investigations into a rape continuing
West Mercia Police have confirmed that the cordon next to the River Wye in Hereford has been removed, with investigations into a rape continuing. Officers were called by West Midlands Ambulance Service on Sunday evening, after a woman told paramedics that she had been...
NEWS | West Midland Safari Park submit plans for brand-new Lion Lodges
LION LODGE PLANS SUBMITTED! West Midland Safari Park have shared the news that they have recently submitted plans to open four brand-new Lion Lodges! Credit: West Midland Safari Park Sleeping up to six people, the Lion Lodges will feature breathtaking views from the...
FEATURED | Allensmore Nurseries will be celebrating 50 years of business on Friday 12th August with a small gathering of past and present employees to mark this very special occasion
Allensmore Nurseries will be celebrating 50 years of business on Friday 12th August with a small gathering of past and present employees to mark this very special occasion. All of the staff at Allensmore, many of whom have been with the company more than 25 years,...
NEWS | Met Office issues extreme heat warning for Herefordshire that will last for four days
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat across Herefordshire. The warning will come into place on Thursday and will remain in place until the end of Sunday. Temperatures are expected to remain above 30c for a number of days, with temperatures...
NEWS | Police in Leominster warn business owners about an increase in thefts from business properties in the area
West Mercia Police officers in Leominster have taken to the internet to warn business owners in the area about increased thefts of cooking oil and waste oil. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Leominster Police) said: "We would like to inform you that recently...
NEWS | One person has been seriously injured following a collision in Herefordshire
West Midlands Ambulance Service have confirmed that one person has been seriously injured following a collision in Herefordshire. The incident occurred on the A44 (Bromyard to Worcester Road) at Bringsty Common on Monday. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | Police officers catch 77 motorists breaking 30mph speed limit on a busy route in a local market town in just one hour
West Mercia Police officers caught 77 motorists breaking the 30mph speed limit on a busy route in a market town on Monday. Officers from the Roads Policing Unit targeted the B4361 in Ludlow on Monday following concerns from local residents. Officers recorded 77...
NEWS | Fire crews from across the area have been tackling a huge fire at a commercial yard
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have joined Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service crews and Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews at a huge fire involving scrap near Clun in Shropshire. A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire and Rescue...
NEWS | A section of the riverside path in Hereford will be closed later this month for ground investigation works to take place
Google Street View - Image Date - May 2019 Balfour Beatty Living Places have confirmed that a section of the riverside path in Hereford will be closed for a few days later this month, for ground investigation works to take place. The work will take near the Saracens...
NEWS | Police and Crime Commissioner to work with Herefordshire Council and other partners to tackle illegal drugs in the county
PCC John Campion and partners in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are coming together to tackle the impact drugs have on communities. As part of the Government’s “From Harm to Hope” 10 year drugs plan, the PCC will be taking up the role of Senior Responsible Officer...
NEWS | Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to invest extra £100m before the end of 2025 to improve River Water Quality
Following the First Minister’s Phosphate Summit at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show at Llanelwedd on Monday 18 July, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has outlined proposals to invest an extra £100m before the end of 2025 to reduce Phosphate discharges from its wastewater...
NEWS | Herefordshire tree in running to win Woodland Trust Tree of The Year 2022
Photo: Aljos Farjon, Woodland Trust Five gargantuan oaks, one of which is said to have provided the inspiration for the fantasy land of Narnia, and a spectacular “portal rowan” are among the unique specimens in the running to be crowned the prestigious winner of the...
NEWS | A Ledbury transport firm which actively encourages every member of staff to reach their full potential is celebrating a number of promotions and qualifications
Picture Attached: WHAT A TEAM! ABE LEDBURY CELEBRATES PROMOTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS From L-R Craig Jenkins, George Harrison, Joe Feakins, Kelly Wright, Ashley Norton, Vicky Evans, Craig Clifton A Ledbury transport firm...
NEWS | The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes in just a few weeks time
Important update from The Bank of England: The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes after 30 September 2022. After this date, paper £20 and £50 banknotes will no longer be legal tender. So we are encouraging anyone who...
NEWS | Police investigation continuing and extra police patrols taking place this evening following reports of a rape near the River Wye in Hereford
West Mercia Police are continuing to investigate reports of a rape near the River Wye in Hereford. Extra patrols will be taking place along the River Wye in Hereford, especially at night, following a number of incidents over recent weeks. Two rapes have been reported...