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Thousands of hens need new homes this August across England, Wales and Scotland. The British Hen Welfare Trust has published a list of locations where Hens will be available this August. Over 1,050,106 hens have been re-homed since 2005. Founded by Jane Howorth, the...
Herefordshire Council is making significant investments in two local schools to enhance facilities for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Leominster Primary School will benefit from an investment of over £200,000, which will be used to...
Emergency services are responding to a collision in Herefordshire this afternoon. The collision has occurred on the Dormington to Mordiford road, just off the A438 (Hereford to Ledbury Road). West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are...
Officers are appealing for key witnesses after a man died following a collision in Worcestershire yesterday (Wednesday 30 July). Around 4.50pm, on the A442 Alcester Road, a blue Ford Transit van and a lorry collided. Sadly, the driver of the van – a 31-year-old man –...
It has been 16 years since the death of Jesse Richards in 2009, and West Mercia detectives are still as committed today as they were 16 years ago to find his body. They are urging anyone with any information or who knows where his body is to make contact and not rely...
From West Midlands Railway: On Monday 28 July 2025 the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that West Midlands Trains – operator of services under the West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway brands - is set to transfer to public ownership on 1...
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are responding to a large fire, involving multiple buildings in Herefordshire this morning. The fire has occurred in the Bridge Sollars area of the county. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester...
Local residents living in one area of Herefordshire have reported sightings of what could be a rare black fox. The sightings have been in the Walford area, near Ross-on-Wye. In a post on Ross-on-Wye Noticeboard, a local resident called Alison said: “Walford residents...
Photo Credit: Ian Forbes From Hereford City Council: Today marks 380 years since #Hereford was under siege (and vastly outnumbered) by a Scottish force, who were intent on taking the City during the English Civil War! Hereford City Coat of Arms is as fine a Coat...
A man has been convicted of killing his grandfather following a violent attack that left the pensioner with fatal brain injuries. From the Crown Prosecution Service: Jakob Walpole, 33, was found guilty of the manslaughter of 84-year-old John Brown at Birmingham Crown...
Significant changes could be coming to the Merton Meadow area of Hereford, with Herefordshire Council launching a consultation on its plans for the area. From Herefordshire Council: We would like to hear your ideas and views to help shape the design of a new urban...
Welsh Water’s repair of a collapsed sewer on Commercial Road in Hereford could continue until well into August with complex works underway. Welsh Water has provided the following update to nearby businesses and residents: As you may be aware, we are dealing with an...
It is now easier than ever to safely dispose of batteries and small electrical items such as irons, hairdryers and alarm clocks. From Monday 7 April 2025, batteries and small items of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) will be collected by bin collection...
A woman has been convicted of murdering her ex-partner after stabbing him through the heart with a kitchen knife at his family home on Christmas Day last year. Kirsty Carless was found guilty today (30 July 2025) at Stafford Crown Court of killing...
A major route is closed this evening with emergency services responding to a vehicle fire. The incident has occurred on the A417 between Ledbury and Gloucester. Your Herefordshire understands that the road is closed in both directions near Maisemore. Police, Ambulance...
A shocking section of road in Leominster, that has been compared to the surface of the moon, is set to be resurfaced. According to Herefordshire Highways, the Worcester Road C1105 From A49 To Southern Avenue will be resurfaced this August. A full road closure will be...
Aldi is set to become the first supermarket to pay Store Assistants at least £13.00 an hour. The new minimum rate, which increases to £14.33 within the M25, will take effect from 1st September 2025 and further exceeds the Real Living Wage of £12.60 an hour that...
Welsh Water has issued an urgent message to hundreds of residents in Hereford, with issues due to a burst water main in the Holmer area. From Welsh Water: Burst water main affecting supplies in Holmer and surrounding areas of Hereford We're aware of a burst on our...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Stanley McKinley (Mac). Formerly Geography and Geology teacher at Leominster Grammar School and Head of Sixth Form at The Minster School, Mac died peacefully at Newstead Nursing Home in Hereford on July 22nd, aged...
Local Herefordshire Paddler, Jake Mitchell, 15, competed for Great Britain in the Under 18 European Youth Olympics in Skopje, North Macedonia. This was Jake’s first time representing Team GB. He was competing in Canoe Single against some of the best youth paddlers in...