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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...
An historic pub in rural Herefordshire is set to reopen its doors this August, providing a huge boost to the local community. The Live and Let Live in Bringsty will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday 2nd August. A post on social media said: We’re reopening!...
Image - Google Street View - July 2024 As a result of an £11 million investment by Herefordshire Council, a number of roads across the county will benefit from being resurfaced this year. From Herefordshire Council: “As part of this investment, resurfacing work will...
West Mercia Police have issued a warning following reports of a suspicious incident at a property in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “At approximately 03:05 hrs on 25/07/2025, an unknown individual entered the garden of a property...
A Hereford shop is offering free local delivery for customers that are struggling to reach them due to ongoing emergency roadworks in Hereford. The Balloon Shop Hereford, located on Commercial Road, shared the following update this afternoon. “Due to the road closure...
Officers investigating the death of a man in Ross-on-Wye last Thursday (July 24) have released new information. Initial enquires suggested that the man, aged 74, may have been involved in an incident involving a car mounting the pavement on Copse Cross Street days...
A prolific shoplifter from Hereford has been sentenced at court to a total of 26 weeks following a successful investigation by the city centre team. Jamie Ellis, 33, of no fixed abode, appeared before Kidderminster Magistrates Court yesterday (Monday 28 July) charged...
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...
A Hereford store has been temporarily closed following the discovery of illegal tobacco concealed in a ceiling space. Officers from Hereford city centre team joined partners at Trading Standards, supported by sniffer dogs from BWY Canine for a visit to a premises on...
A TEENAGER who hot footed it from her maths GSCE exam to take part in a care home’s unique portrait artist of the year competition saw her effort rewarded with first prize. Liza took her maths exam in the morning and then immediately rushed to the...
An important update has been shared for all bus passengers in Hereford, with road closures in place today (Tuesday). In a post on social media, Sargeants said: “Good morning, “Due to the roadworks, the 76 service will not be able to serve Southbank Road or Bodenham...
A North Herefordshire pub which has been closed since June 2025 will reopen on the 1st August with a brand new team in charge. A Facebook post on the Castle Inn in Wigmore's page reads "Big news for The Castle Inn, Wigmore We’re excited to welcome new landlords,...
West Mercia Police have provided an update on the significant police activity that was reported in the South Wye / Belmont areas of Hereford in the early hours of Sunday morning. Local residents reported hearing a helicopter hovering over the area for a number of...
A 33-year-old man who raped and sexually assaulted a woman has been jailed for five years. Segun ‘Michael’ Ogundipe, of Tuffley Lane in Gloucester, denied the offences, but following a trial in May a jury found him guilty of rape, two counts of sexual assault and...
An historic pub in rural Herefordshire is set to reopen its doors this August, providing a huge boost to the local community. The Live and Let Live in Bringsty will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday 2nd August. A post on social media said: We’re reopening!...
Credit: Visual Lens Odyssey New access gates are coming to Hereford Leisure Centre outdoors. From Hereford Leisure Centre: ‘From July, we’re introducing a new access control system at the outdoor entrance to Hereford Leisure Centre. ‘This means all users of the...
A three bedroom property that is available to purchase in Hereford. Price - £280,000 Extended Ground Floor Accommodation Three Bedrooms Two Reception Rooms Driveway Parking for Multiple Vehicles Garage Modern Fitted Kitchen Popular Residential Location Wheelchair...
A Parish Council is demanding immediate action to bring the end to illegal tipping on a site near a village. In a recent letter, Highnam Parish Council, located near Gloucester, said: “Highnam Parish Council calls upon the Environment Agency to take immediate legal...