Latest data released by NHS England has shown that an increasing number of patients at hospitals in Herefordshire (Wye Valley NHS Trust) are testing positive for COVID-19. Data for the 26th April shows that a total of 64 patients had tested positive for COVID-19 at...
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NEWS | West Mercia Police investigating a theft that occurred in the Holmer area of Hereford
West Mercia Police are investigating a theft that occurred in the Holmer area of Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are investigating a theft which occurred on Bran Rose Way in Hereford between 20th and 22nd April 2022. "The theft occurred...
NEWS | Smart Watch helps to save person who had fallen 10ft down embankment close to river
Fire crews yesterday praised their police colleagues after rescuing a person who had fallen down an embankment next to a river. A spokesperson for Tenbury Wells Fire Station (Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service) said: "Yesterday afternoon we received a...
WHAT’S ON? | Crowds set to descend on Hereford Railway Station today with Welsh Marches Express steam train travelling through the county
WELSH MARCHES EXPRESS (EAST MIDLANDS PARKWAY - CARDIFF CENTRAL) This tour boards at East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Leicester, Narborough, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Lichfield Trent Valley, Stafford and Crewe, before travelling through Herefordshire, passing...
NEWS | Herefordshire ranked as the second most expensive place to refuel your car in England
The fuel crisis has been all over the news and with no end in sight, Admiral Car Insurance has pinpointed the most expensive counties to refuel your car, as well as, breaking it down by the most expensive compared to annual salaries. Researchers at Admiral Car...
NEWS | Nearly 300 people have signed a petition to have a new statue erected in Hereford
Nearly 300 people have signed a petition to have a new statue erected in Hereford. A campaign has been launched for a statue of Yoda to be installed in Hereford. Anthony Murphy started the petition and is aiming to get hundreds of signatures to help progress the idea....
NEWS | Crowds expected to head to Hereford Railway Station tomorrow with Steam Train set to visit
WELSH MARCHES EXPRESS (EAST MIDLANDS PARKWAY - CARDIFF CENTRAL) This tour boards at East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Leicester, Narborough, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Lichfield Trent Valley, Stafford and Crewe, before travelling through Herefordshire, passing...
NEWS | Ferrous festival a huge success with 148,000 visitors recorded over the ten days of the festival
In March, Hereford City Centre sparked into life during the ten days of Ferrous 22, a festival of artist blacksmithing that delivered engaging events, high-quality exhibitions and exciting demonstrations. Produced in partnership with Hereford...
NEWS | Urgent appeal launched as police search for missing 15-year-old girl
Police in the Forest of Dean are urgently searching for a missing 15-year-old girl. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: Have you seen missing teenager Mollie-Jayee from #Cinderford? We're appealing for information to help us locate the 15-year-old...
NEWS | Hereford’s empty Debenhams store at the Old Market could be set to be split into a mixture of retail space and office space by new tenant
Hereford's empty Debenhams store at Old Market Hereford could be set to have a new tenant soon, with Your Herefordshire understanding that negotiations are at an 'advanced' stage, subject to official planning permission being submitted. Your Herefordshire understands...
NEWS | Herefordshire Mind has been presented with a cheque for £15,000 from Hereford Crematorium
Herefordshire Mind has been presented with a cheque for £15,000 from Hereford Crematorium. The crematorium has been part of a national metal recycling scheme since 2011, which has allowed it to donate over £120,000 (and counting) to local charities. The Institute of...
NEWS | A number of road closures will be in place this weekend with annual charity event taking place
RUN Hereford hits the road on Sunday 8th May 2022 – and you won’t want to miss it. Flourish in the 5K, tackle a 10K or hammer the Half Marathon, and help St Michael’s support families in the community at a time they need it most. All entrants will receive a running...
NEWS | Four men have been jailed for a combined 26 years for their role in supplying drugs
Four men have been jailed for a combined 26 years for their role in supplying drugs within the Worcestershire area and as far away as Devon. Gareth Pegler, Mighele Massey, Karl Browning and Darren Pegler were sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Friday 29 April....
BREAKING | UK donates fleet of armoured vehicles to Ukraine to evacuate civilians from besieged areas
The UK government is sending 13 protective armoured vehicles to Ukraine, to safely evacuate people from the shelled areas in east of the country. the UK to donate a fleet of 13 armoured vehicles to Ukraine to rescue civilians from besieged areas.vehicles will also...
NEWS | Builders fined thousands in Crown court for burning and burying waste
Herefordshire Council has won an enforcement case against a company for dumping construction waste without an environmental permit. Townhouse Construction Ltd and its directors, Mr Stephen House, 58, of Barrel Lane, Longhope and Mr Spencer Townsend, 51, of Eastview,...
NEWS | Students heading to class this Autumn are reminded to apply for student finance
It’s estimated that more than 1.5 million people will attend college or university this autumn, and the Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to apply for student finance in plenty of time. SLC’s role is to enable opportunity for students to invest in their...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council has won an enforcement case against a man found guilty of two counts of fly-tipping
Herefordshire Council has won an enforcement case against a man found guilty of two counts of fly-tipping in one evening within the county. George Bradley also failed in his duty of care when collecting a trailer full of waste that he had been paid to take away. Waste...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council could soon have the power to issue a fine if you stop in a yellow box junction – MORE DETAILS
Herefordshire Council has been asking residents for their views on the introduction of measures to enforce moving traffic regulations. This includes stopping in yellow boxes at junctions, ignoring no-entry signs, making banned turns, contravening ‘access only’ routes...
WHAT’S ON? | Hereford May Fair opening ceremony to take place at 3.30pm this afternoon outside Hereford Cathedral
The Mayfair opens TODAY! Don't miss the much-anticipated traditional opening ceremony, taking place this year for the first time since the Pandemic began, outside Hereford Cathedral at 3.30pm! Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend. The opening...
NEWS | An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a huge fire that destroyed a building in Ross-on-Wye
Investigations are continuing to determine the cause of a huge fire at a factory in Ross-on-Wye. On Sunday night, fire crews were called to a large factory fire at Overross Industrial Estate in Ross-on-Wye with ten Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service...