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...
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NEWS | Management costs of Hereford City Centre Improvements project expected to be around £580,000
The Hereford City Centre Improvement Project is delivering important improvements to the city of Hereford, with planters, improvements to kerbs and new cycle shelters just some of the improvements that are being delivered for the city. Recent documents shared by...
NEWS | £1.4 million has been allocated to improve kerbs and install a cycle lane in Hereford
£1.4 million of funding has been allocated to improve kerbs on Widemarsh Street in Hereford and to install a cycle contraflow system on St Owen Street. For many years now, the kerbs on Widemarsh Street in Hereford have caused issues for pedestrians, with many tripping...
WHAT’S ON? | The Hereford May Fair arrives in town this evening with three days of fun promised from tomorrow
The Hereford May Fair will arrive in the city this evening, with three days of fun for all the family promised from tomorrow (Tuesday). Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford's May...
NEWS | Mandatory housing measures to stop spread of Bird Flu in poultry and captive birds lifted in the UK
The mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across the United Kingdom to help stop the spread of bird flu, have been lifted. Poultry and other captive birds no longer need to be housed, unless they are in a Protection Zone, and...
REVEALED | The total number of Fixed Penalty Notices issued by West Mercia Police for COVID-19 rule breaches
The total number of Fixed Penalty Notices issued by West Mercia Police for COVID-19 rule breaches has been confirmed. In total, 2,675 Fixed Penalty Notices were issued to people in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin between 27th March...
NEWS | Important information in relation to Council Tax Rebate payments in Herefordshire
Residents in Herefordshire will start to receive their Council Tax Rebate payments from today (2nd May), Herefordshire Council has confirmed. As part of the government's initiative to help households with rising energy costs, they have announced a one-off £150...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following the tragic death of a 26-year-old man
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following the tragic death of a 26-year-old man. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are appealing for information after the tragic death of a 26-year-old man in Shropshire. "Officers investigating this...
NEWS | Fire crews called to a huge factory fire in Herefordshire overnight
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, as well as colleagues from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have been in attendance at a large factory fire in Ross-on-Wye overnight. 10 appliances from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
NEWS | Bank Holiday weekend opening hours at pharmacies across Herefordshire
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies in Herefordshire for Monday 2 May, Thursday 2 June and Friday 3 June. All information was correct at the time of publishing however some opening times may be subject to change. Pharmacy NameAddressline 1Addressline...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council is set to invest £1.33million to progress priority sustainability projects across the county
Herefordshire Council is set to invest £1.33million to progress priority sustainability projects across the county following a Cabinet decision (Thursday 28 April). The council has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 to help tackle the climate challenge, and...
NEWS | Investigation launched after man found dead after being hit by a vehicle that failed to stop
West Mercia Police have launched an investigation after a man was found dead in Shropshire. A statement from West Mercia Police said: We are appealing for information after the tragic death of a 26-year-old man in Shropshire. Officers investigating this incident...
NEWS | Police launch investigation after car left abandoned after collision overnight
West Mercia Police have launched an investigation after a car was left abandoned overnight following a collision. At 3.50am this morning emergency services were called to a car fire at Kyrewood, Tenbury Wells. One car had been involved in a collision with a tree and...
NEWS | Several homes without power this evening after fire crews were called to incident in Hereford
A number of homes in the Tupsley area of Hereford are currently without power due to an ongoing incident. Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have isolated the power supply following a small fire at a premises in Chilton Square according...
POLICE APPEAL | Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him following an incident in Hereford
From West Mercia Police: Police are appealing to the public for help with identifying the person in these photos. This person may have information about an incident that took place on the Friday 29th April 2022 at approximately 14:30 hours within a store in Hereford...
NEWS | New trial to banish loud engines and exhausts on Britain’s noisiest streets
A search for Britain’s noisiest streets has been launched by the Department for Transport (DfT) with 4 areas across England and Wales set to trial new phase 2 technology to help stop rowdy motorists revving their engines unnecessarily or using illegal exhausts. Since...
NEWS | Herefordshire residents set to start to receive Council Tax Rebate next week
Residents in Herefordshire are set to start to receive their Council Tax rebates from next week, Herefordshire Council has confirmed. From Herefordshire Council: Residents who pay their Council Tax by direct debit, will receive their energy rebate first. Once the...
FOOTBALL | Police called following disorder after Pegasus beat Worcester Raiders in Play Off Final
West Mercia Police have been called to Sixways Stadium after disorder broke out after Hereford Pegasus beat Worcester Raiders 3-0. Fans of Worcester Raiders waited outside Sixways Stadium and began to cause trouble with fans of Hereford Pegasus as they left the...
BREAKING | Boris Becker sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison after he was convicted of bankruptcy offences
Boris Becker has received a prison sentence of 2 years and 6 months after he was convicted of bankruptcy offences. Chief Executive of the Insolvency Service, Dean Beale, said: The Court has handed down a prison sentence to Boris Becker today after he was convicted of...
NEWS | Police are investigating reports of a burglary at a nursery in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police are investigating reports of a burglary at a pre school in Ross-on-Wye. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: We are appealing to the villages/town community for information following a burglary at Ross Pre-School Playgroup, Grammar...