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West Mercia Police have issued an alert to residents following reports of suspicious activity on a housing estate in Hereford. From West Mercia Police: “Residents have observed unknown individuals walking around the housing estate in recent days. “There have...
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision near Maisemore yesterday afternoon on Thursday 16 April. Emergency services were called at around 3.50pm with a report of a collision involving a motorbike and a Ford Transit van on the...
Ambitious long-term plans to restore nature across more than 5000 hectares along the river corridors of the Wye and Lugg between Leominster and Symonds Yat, have been formally submitted to Defra as part of the government’s new Landscape Recovery programme....
Herefordshire’s Delivery Plan for 2026/27 – recently approved by Cabinet - sets out an ambitious and comprehensive programme of action for residents and businesses. The plan reflects the breadth of services and programmes for the year ahead. In children’s services,...
A major route is closed this evening following a two-vehicle collision. The A417 is closed between Over (Gloucester) and Hartpury due to a collision at Maisemore. Gloucestershire Constabulary are at the scene alongside other emergency services. The road is...
A father who subjected his five‑week‑old daughter to extreme and repeated violence has been jailed for her murder. From Staffordshire Police: Sean Jefferson, 25, of Walsall, was today (Thursday 16 April) sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment at Stafford Crown...
A petrol station will remain closed until further notice following a lightning strike. Ledbury Road Services in Tewkesbury posted the following on social media: “After yesterday's unfortunate direct hit by lightning, Ledbury Road Services will be closed until further...
Police are wanting to identify two men after they tried to stop another man from sexually assaulting a girl while travelling on a bus. The incident happened on Friday 27 March on the W bus from Winchcombe to Cheltenham. When the 17-year-old victim got onto the bus in...
The family of a former Marks and Spencer shop assistant have asked lawyers to investigate whether working at the retailer’s Hereford store caused her asbestos-related cancer death. Diane Clements, of Hereford, died just three months after she was diagnosed with...
A characterful converted barn enjoying breathtaking, far reaching views across the valley, with five bedrooms, indoor–outdoor living, a swimming pool and over two acres of grounds in the Herefordshire countryside. Price - Offers over £800,000 Five bedroom converted...
‘Back the Bypass’ campaign officially launched by Herefordshire Council leaders to help unleash Herefordshire’s future with new jobs, homes and growth envisioned. Herefordshire’s ‘Back the Bypass’ campaign has officially launched with Council leaders, business...
The first person in Gwent to be convicted of a cyberflashing offence has been jailed for 13 months. Ryan Thomas was convicted under the Online Safety Act after cyberflashing became an offence in England and Wales on 31 January 2024. The 33-year-old from Abercarn was...
Lidl GB is inviting primary schools in Herefordshire to win an exclusive trip to a local berry supplier. This initiative brings the supermarket's 'vegucation' mission out of the classroom and directly into the fields, allowing pupils to experience first-hand how fresh...
Upper Harthall Farm is an exceptional and highly adaptable small country estate, thoughtfully renovated to blend period charm with modern comfort. Guide Price - £1,570,000 Perfect for multi generational living, equestrian use and income generation, the principal...
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert because it may contain pieces of plastic. Tesco is recalling Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert because it may contain pieces of plastic. Product details Tesco Finest Summer...
The gas main running underneath the A49 in Hereford is set for a major upgrade, as Cadent begins essential work to replace ageing metallic gas mains with tough, long lasting plastic pipes. After a number of gas escapes on the main, it has become essential that this...
Welsh Water has issued an important message for thousands of customers living in the Leominster area and surrounding villages. Work is expected to start in April 2026 and continue to take place until the end of 2027. From Welsh Water: To make sure we supply customers...
Four men from been jailed after launching an arson attack on a house near Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales. Connor Pitt, 24; Auryn Gustur, 19; 19-year-old Alfie Wheeler; and 33-year-old Lewis Manito attacked the home of an 82-year-old grandmother due to a criminal...
A man who raped a teenage girl he had been messaging has been sentenced to 10 years with an extended licence period of six years. Jay Jenkins-Lang, 23, denied his crimes but was convicted of four offences: rape, possession of a firearm, actual bodily harm and...
Asda shoppers will soon be able to wash while they shop thanks to a new partnership with ME Group International that will see up to 700 Wash.ME self‑service laundry machines installed across Asda stores. Launching from May, the new laundry units will appear in Asda...