Lidl has revealed that it would like to open new stores in a number of areas of Herefordshire and surrounding counties. Lidl has confirmed that it is actively looking for land in the following locations: Hereford (North/West) Hereford (South) Ledbury Leominster...
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NEWS | British Land confirms when parking charges will be reinstated at the Old Market in Hereford
British Land has confirmed that parking charges will be reinstated at the Old Market in Hereford from tomorrow (Friday 29th April). British Land had said that parking charges would be reintroduced earlier this month but this was delayed, with new barriers and payment...
NEWS | Petition for a statue of Yoda in Hereford started and here’s the reason
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. He said: “Frank Oz was the voice of Yoda. He was born in Hereford. A statue of...
NEWS | Hereford teen with autism lands his first ever job – looking after the school which helped him get there
A Presteigne pupil with autism is delighted to have landed his first real job - looking after the school which helped him get there in the first place. Will Evans hopes to repay the care and attention that Summergil House has spent on him after being offered a...
NATIONAL NEWS | A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murders of four family members
A man will appear in court charged with the murder of four people at an address in Bermondsey, London. Joshua Jacques – 28 (19.04.94) of Minard Road, SE6 will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 28 April charged with the murders of Dolet...
NEWS | Bad news for hay fever sufferers with pollen levels set to become ‘high’ as we head towards the Bank Holiday weekend
There is bad news for hay fever sufferers in Herefordshire, with the Met Office predicting that pollen levels in the county will reach 'high' levels as we head into the Bank Holiday weekend. The forecast currently shows medium levels of pollen across Herefordshire,...
NEWS | Up to £700,000 could be spent on a major project to encourage more cycling in Hereford city centre
Up to £700,000 of funding could be spent on a major project to encourage more people to ditch the car and to cycle into Hereford city centre. The St Owen Street contraflow cycleway scheme is part of the planned Hereford City Centre Improvement scheme that has received...
NEWS | Hereford company takes decision to close one area of its business due to ‘changing shopping habits’ following COVID-19 pandemic
A Hereford company has taken the decision to close one area of its business due to 'changing shopping habits' following the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing impacts. Fodder Wholefoods, based on Church Street in Hereford announced that the Fodder Basics stall at...
NEWS | Retailer plans to almost double the size of its store in High Town in Hereford
A retailer is planning to make investment in Hereford by almost doubling the size of its store in High Town. Mountain Warehouse, currently located at No 12 High Town, is looking to get permission to extend the store by knocking through and using the currently empty...
UK NEWS | Man charged with murder as investigation continues into Katie Kenyon disappearance with her last seen on Friday
From Lancashire Constabulary: Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service detectives from Lancashire’s Force Major Investigation Team have this evening (Wednesday, April 27th) charged a man with the murder of missing mum Katie Kenyon. Andrew Burfield,...
NEWS | Police say that a section of the A49 is closed this evening due to an incident
West Mercia Police have said that a section of the A49 is closed this evening due to an incident. The A49 is closed between OK Diner (Leominster) and the Salway Arms (Woofferton) due to a 'highway incident', with police estimating that a road closure will remain in...
NEWS | Police believe missing woman Katie Kenyon is no longer alive as man arrested on suspicion of murder
From Lancashire Constabulary: A man arrested on suspicion of the kidnap of missing mum Katie Kenyon has been further arrested on suspicion of her murder. While Katie has not yet been found, and the search for her is continuing, detectives are now working on the...
NEWS | A number of road closures will be in place on Sunday 8th May 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 | First look at Giraffe and Rhino Lodges at West Midland Safari Park
West Midland Safari Park will be opening its new luxury lodges this Friday, offering overnight stays with views of giraffes and rhinos. Eight two-storey lodges are now ready to welcome guests and are integrated into the white rhino and giraffe habitats, giving guests...
NEWS | West Mercia Police investigating a break in at a property in a village near Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are investigating reports of a break in at a property in a village near Hereford. The incident occurred in the Swainshill area of the county last Wednesday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Sometime over night on Wednesday 20th...
NEWS | Government could scrap annual MOT checks in favour of test every two years
The Government is said to be considering scrapping the annual MOT check in favour of switching to a test every two years. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is said to be considering the switch to a two yearly check, rather than an annual check, to help support families...
NEWS | Life-saving gift to football club in memory of local player
THE memory of a record-breaking young Herefordshire footballer will live on in Ledbury, thanks to a life-saving donation from his father. As a boy, Paul Jenkins set a record in the Herefordshire Junior League when he went seven seasons in a row without missing a...
WHAT’S ON? | Hereford and Leominster Fairs to return this Spring with plenty of fun for all the family
Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganzas which comprise the Leominster and Hereford Mayfairs. Showmen and women from around the country will make their way to Leominster and Hereford for the events...
NEWS | Morrisons cuts prices on more than 500 products to help support struggling families
Morrisons is launching one of its biggest price cuts in recent years by reducing prices on over 500 products and introducing new and improved multi saves. The lower prices cover six per cent of Morrisons total volume sales with products from all across the...
NEWS | Asda announces a pay rise for colleagues and price drops for customers as cost of living squeeze continues
Asda has today announced it will be investing over £73 million in tackling the cost of living crisis for its customers and colleagues. In a sweeping range of measures aimed at supporting UK households tackling inflation, the supermarket has today confirmed that it has...