Malvern Hills District Council has joined forces with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to improve biodiversity and protect vulnerable bird species at a meadow in Hallow. The council bought 18 hectares of degraded arable land in the River Severn...
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NEWS | Bulls groundsman Ben Bowen works his magic to get pitch in perfect condition ahead of the new season
Hereford FC groundsman Ben Bowen has worked his magic once again, to give the club one of, if not the best, playing surfaces in the National League North. With a pitch that would be more than capable of hosting a football league team, Ben and his team have worked...
NEWS | Emergency services called to serious collision in the early hours of this morning
West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were all called to a serious collision this morning on the M5. The incident occurred between junction 4A and junction 5 southbound in Worcestershire. The road was...
NEWS | RMT will attempt to stop the closure of all ticket offices on the railway network with a mass campaign across the country
RAIL UNION RMT will attempt to stop the closure of all ticket offices on the railway network with a mass campaign across the country. Almost 1,000 ticket offices are set to close with the loss of thousands of jobs and creating accessibility problems for different...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council to spend £31,475 on CCTV in Maylord Orchards and Garrick House Car Parks
Herefordshire Council is set to spend £31,475 on CCTV in Maylord Orchards and Garrick House Car Parks in Hereford. The council says that the purpose behind the installation is to improve security at both car parks and prevent crime and anti-social behaviour and reduce...
NEWS | Section of the M5 is closed this evening due to a wildfire next to the carriageway
A section of the M5 is closed this evening due to a wildfire next to the carriageway. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: “We have currently closed the M5 northbound, between junctions 12 and 11, due to a grass fire nearby, resulting in smoke blowing...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide update on collision in Leominster
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update following a collision in Leominster. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from...
NEWS | Etnam Street in Leominster closed in both directions following incident this afternoon
Update from West Midlands Ambulance Service: "We were called to reports of a collision between a car and pedestrian on Etnam Street at 1.50pm. We currently have one ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham in attendance and are...
NEWS | West Mercia Police provide update on rape investigation in Hereford
West Mercia Police have provided an update on the rape investigation that is taking place in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We can confirm that officers arrested a man aged in his 20s on suspicion of rape, who has now been...
NEWS | A busy route in a Herefordshire market town is blocked by a fallen tree this morning
A busy route in a Herefordshire market town is blocked by a fallen tree this morning. A tree has fallen on Church Road in Kington. Herefordshire Highways teams will clear the tree as soon as possible. Please avoid and use alternative routes for the time being....
NEWS | Police launch appeal to find missing man who hasn’t been seen since Monday
From Gwent Police: We’re appealing for information to find Stephen Hopkins who has been reported as missing.Stephen, 51, was last seen in Abergavenny at around 11am on Monday 1 August and officers are concerned for his welfare.He is described as around 5ft 6” tall, of...
NEWS | Beryl celebrates Cycle to Work Day by offering FREE 30 minute bike rides in Herefordshire over the next few days
Beryl is celebrating Cycle to Work Day, one of the UK's biggest commuting events, but offering everyone a free 30 minute ride on a Beryl Bike in Hereford. The offer is in place from today (Thursday 4th August) and will end on Sunday 7th August. More details by...
NEWS | Could Herefordshire be set for another heatwave? Here’s what the experts at the Met Office are saying
Could Herefordshire be set for another heatwave? Just a few weeks ago, temperatures in the county reached record highs of 37c, but could similar be on the way? Current predictions show temperatures heating up next week, but not to the levels that were seen during...
NEWS | Busy Herefordshire ‘rat run’ to be closed for a number of days for drainage works to take place
A busy Herefordshire 'rat run' is set to be closed for a number of days for drainage works to take place. The C1098 (Madley to Bridge Sollars) road is set to be closed from 5th August - 10th August according to the Herefordshire Council roadworks website. The work was...
NEWS | Plans for a 1km closed circuit cycle track on Hereford Racecourse to be discussed by councillors at planning meeting next week
Plans for a 1km closed circuit cycle track on Hereford Racecourse will be discussed by Herefordshire Council councillors at a planning meeting next week. The meeting, which will be held on Wednesday 10th August, will discuss plans for the 1km closed circuit cycle...
NEWS | Temporary lane closures on Greyfriars Bridge and Victoria Street in Hereford
Motorists are being warned to expect possible slight delays, with lane closures in place on Greyfriars Bridge and Victoria Street in Hereford overnight. The lane closures will be in place tonight, on the A49 (Victoria Street), between 10pm and 6am. The work is being...
NEWS | Ledbury Town FC have paid tribute to former gifted and influential player Robert ‘Sticky’ Davis, who sadly passed away recently.
The club held a minute’s applause in honour of ‘Sticky’ before their recent pre-season friendly against Tuffley Rovers on the very New Street ground where he impressed so many with his skills on the ball during the 1960s and 1970s. ‘Sticky’ was known for his calm and...
NEWS | Major change to the Old Market car park approved by Herefordshire Council ahead of MandM Direct move to city centre
Major changes to the Old Market car park have been approved by Hereford Council, ahead of a planned relocation to the city centre by MandM Direct. The Herefordshire based company is set to move into the former Debenhams unit at Old Market Hereford, meaning that around...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a statue was stolen in the Leominster area
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a statue was stolen from the Leominster area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Police are appealing for information following theft of female statue that occurred on 30/07/22. “Any information...
NEWS | Hereford Diocese awarded a share of £1.3 million Faith New Deal grant to support community projects
Hereford Diocese (A registered Charity) which is the Church of England in Herefordshire and South Shropshire, is one of 16 organisations in England that has been awarded a share of the £1.3 million ‘New Deal’ fund to help support communities. The grant of...