West Mercia Police have issued an alert after receiving a report of a male acting suspiciously in an area of Hereford this morning. West Mercia Police (Hereford Cops) shared a post on Facebook earlier this morning. The post said: “We have had a report this morning...
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NEWS | Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car collided with a cyclist leaving him with serious injuries
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a collision left a man with serious injuries on Sunday evening (21 January). A black Ford Focus struck a male cyclist in his 20s on Hucclecote Road in Gloucester at around 8pm. Members of the public attended to the man before...
NEWS | Latest on the roads as Storm Isha sweeps across the UK bringing disruption and 99mph gusts to some partsÂ
Storm Isha has left a trail of destruction across parts of the UK, with Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland the worst hit. A rare red warning was issued by the Met Office for North East Scotland overnight, with 90+ mph gusts recorded in some parts. Thousands of...
STORM ISHA | Latest road closures and updates as Storm Isha sweeps across HerefordshireÂ
A number of routes are affected by fallen trees, with Storm Isha sweeping across Herefordshire this evening. List of closures / information: *Last updated - 9pm Sunday* A40 - The A40 is currently closed northbound between Symonds Yat and Ross-on-Wye due to a number of...
NEWS | Hundreds of properties in Herefordshire without power as Storm Isha hits the countyÂ
Hundreds of properties in Herefordshire are without power this evening, as Storm Isha hits the United Kingdom. According to National Grid (7.30pm Sunday), more than 500 properties are without power in the county and surrounding areas, including parts of the Forest of...
PARKING | Did you know you can park at this car park just a short walk from Hereford city centre for just 80p ALL day!Â
Did you know that there is a car park in Hereford that you can park at for just 80p ALL day! Yes, it’s true! The best bit is that it’s just a short walk from Hereford city centre and workplaces such as Herefordshire Council, Heineken and Avara. Perhaps you could park...
UK NEWS | Murder investigation launched after a 17-year-old teenager was stabbed to death in broad daylight in Birmingham city centre
From West Midlands Police: We've started a murder investigation after a teenager who was stabbed in Birmingham city centre has tragically died. We were called to Victoria Square after a 17-year-old boy was found seriously injured at just before 3.30pm yesterday (20...
FEATURED | The Patty Parlour in Hereford city centre is serving some incredible food that gets the tastebuds tingling!
The Patty Parlour in Hereford city centre is serving up some incredible food that really does get the tastebuds tingling! Located on Bewell Street, behind Boots, it provides the perfect location for people looking to grab lunch or maybe an evening treat. With Beef...
NEWS | The Great British Rail Sale returns: discounts on over a million rail tickets
Passengers will have from 23 to 29 January to claim up to 50% off selected Advance and Off-Peak rail tickets, through the Great British Rail Sale. Over a million discounted tickets will be available to destinations across England and Wales, as well...
NEWS | A Herefordshire restaurant announces that it will be temporarily closing its doors for repair work to take place
OK Diner in Leominster has announced that it will be temporarily closing its doors next week. The closure will be in place so that teams can carry out repair works. The closure will be in place from Monday 22nd January, with the Diner reopening on Saturday 27th...
NEWS | Freezing temperatures across the county mean a busy week for a Hereford homeless charity
With temperatures this week reaching sub zero every evening. The Living Hope Hub Christian Based Homeless Charity, who operate from Union Coffee in Hereford have had an extremely busy week. Matt Healey from Your Herefordshire was invited over to meet the team. Co...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet is to discuss approval of the awarding of a new waste collection contract at their next meeting on 25 January
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet is to discuss approval of the awarding of a new waste collection contract at their next meeting on 25 January. Although this is a significant moment in the transformation of waste services in the county, there will be no immediate...
NEWS | Online predator who blackmailed and abused dozens of children and adults is jailed for 24 years
A ‘pupil’ of one of the most dangerous sexual predators ever investigated by the National Crime Agency has been jailed for 24 years for committing dozens of blackmail and online sex offences. Anthony ‘Danny’ Burns, 39, worked with notorious online child sex offender...
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in locating a 29-year-old man who failed to return to prison on Saturday 13th January
Police are appealing to locate Russell Turner, 29, who failed to return to HMP Prescoed on Saturday 13 January. From Gwent Police: We’re currently looking for Russell Turner, 29, who failed to return to HMP Prescoed Monmouthshire on Saturday 13 January. He was...
NEWS | Kyle Gordon has been confirmed as the next Chief Constable for West Mercia Police
Kyle was chosen by PCC John Campion as the preferred candidate as Chief Constable following a vigorous and open process in December 2023. As a current Commander for the Metropolitan Police Service, he brings a wealth of experience having held a range of roles...
NEWS | A Herefordshire man who attacked a refugee in a park has been fined £365
A Herefordshire man who verbally attacked a refugee in a park has been fined. Diago Biddle, 18, of Foster Crescent in Leominster, Herefordshire pleaded guilty of racially or religiously aggravated intentional harassment, alarm, or distress. He was sentenced on...
BREAKING | Police launch major investigation after a newborn baby was found in a shopping bag on the side of a road
A member of the public out walking their dog called police at 21:13hrs on Thursday, 18 January after finding the baby girl in a shopping bag in London. The baby had been wrapped in a towel. Officers have completed their work at the scene and the crime scene is now...
NEWS | Police provide update on collision involving a HGV which has seen the A40 closed in both directions
West Mercia Police have provided an update on the collision involving a HGV on the A40 near Ross-on-Wye. The road has been closed for a number of hours and motorists are advised to use alternative routes. Traffic is already building up in the area so expect...
NEWS | Two Hereford coffee shops will be closing their doors earlier than usual todayÂ
Two Hereford coffee shops will be closing their doors earlier than usual today. The Coffee Cart in High Town, and the Coffee Corner at the Old Market in Hereford will both be closing their doors at 5pm this evening. This is so that staff can enjoy a Christmas party...
NEWS | No trains between Hereford and Worcester this morning due to icicles in a tunnel near Colwall
West Midlands Railway has announced that there are no trains running between Hereford and Worcester this morning. This is due to reports of icicles in the tunnel near Colwall. Temperatures dropped to lows of -7c in Herefordshire and Worcestershire...