Kyle is 40 years old and lives in Hereford with his partner Rachel, stepson Harry and daughter Lottie. A rugby loving Welshman, he began his construction career in the military as a Royal Engineer where he qualified as a plasterer, decorator and tiler. On leaving the...
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NEWS | £150 Council Tax Rebate – All the details you need to know
From Herefordshire Council: £150 Council Tax rebate As part of the government's initiative to help households with rising energy costs, they have announced a one-off £150 Council Tax rebate for certain households. Who will qualify? If you are a liable...
NEWS | Avara Foods has invested around £2m in automation, people and packaging at its Herefordshire site
Avara Foods, a leading UK food manufacturer, and the largestprivate employer in Hereford, has invested around £2m in automation, people and packaging at its Herefordshire site, and over £4m in total. At its Hereford and Telford...
NEWS | Shop owners and workers advised to be wary of new shoplifting trend that’s occurring in Hereford
The following update is from Hereford Business Improvement District (Hereford BID): Shops in Hereford have been hit hard by youths who are following a trend seen on Tik Tok. On Saturday 9th April, one business had already deterred 15 shoplifters by midday. The methods...
NEWS | Fire and Rescue Service crews load up two huge Cape Buffalo for move to new home
On 7 April, HWFRS crews deployed to West Midlands Safari & Leisure Park (WMSP), with Large Animal Rescue (LAR) crews from Bromyard & Pershore, supported by the Ultra Heavy Rescue (UHR) crew from Droitwich.The Service had received a request for assistance from...
NEWS | Police responding to an incident in the Eign Gate area of Hereford city centre
West Mercia Police officers are currently responding to an incident in the Eign Gate area of the city. Officers earlier surrounded a property and appear to be attempting to gain entry to the Magazin Romanesc store on the street. Police have been knocking at the front...
NEWS | Villagers mystified by ‘humming sound’ that has been a problem for several years
A resident in the village of Marden has asked the local community Facebook page to ask fellow residents if they are also be plagued by what is being described as the 'Marden Hum'. A post on the Marden, A Herefordshire Community Facebook page earlier today said: "Do...
WHAT’S ON? | It promises to be a cracking Easter at West Midland Safari Park
West Midland Safari Park is ‘eggcited’ to welcome guests for its new Easter event, which will coincide with the school Easter holidays. Running from 9 to 24 April 2022, the Park has planned a whole host of fun, including an amazing competition, a trail, chocolate...
NEWS | Tesco Belmont petrol station to reopen tomorrow following two month long maintenance work
The petrol station at the Tesco Belmont superstore in Hereford will reopen tomorrow (Thursday 14th April) at 6am, following a two month long closure for maintenance work to take place. Tesco confirmed last week that work was almost completed. The news will be welcomed...
WHAT’S ON? | Ludlow Mayfair to return to the streets of the historic market town later this month
Great news! The Mayfair is coming to Ludlow in 2022! Rides and stalls will begin to arrive from 5pm on Wednesday 27th April 2022. Mayfair rides open at 4pm on Thursday 28th April. Full opening and closing times are 4pm-11pm on Thursday;...
NEWS | Council worker to take on 100km celebrity trek for cancer charity close to heart
An employee from Malvern Hills District Council is all set to take on a 100km trek together with a team of celebrities for a national breast cancer charity. The epic five-day trek, which takes place from 11 to 17 June 2022, will cover approximately 100km of the...
UK NEWS | Extinction Rebellion protesters stop staff from entering building of London based firm as protests continue
Extinction Rebellion protesters stopped staff from entering the building of a huge London based firm, as protests continued on Tuesday (12th April). More than 60 people from Extinction Rebellion blocked the entrances at Lloyd’s of London headquarters (1 Lyme St,...
NEWS | West Mercia Police told it must ‘improve the way it responds to the public’ in report with changes already underway
West Mercia Police commended for innovative practice in prevention of crime and anti-social behaviour and Chief Constable declares commitment to improve investigationsThe Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy (PEEL) report has commended West Mercia Police...
NEWS | Local contractor chosen by the council to complete refurbishment and landscape works at Hillside Care Centre in Hereford
A local contractor has been chosen by the council to complete refurbishment and landscape works at the Hillside Care Centre in Hereford. The refurbishment and landscape works are the second phase of works at Hillside to complete the residential care facility and...
NEWS | Tens of thousands of people will be switching their power off for ten minutes on Saturday as a protest against increasing energy prices
Tens of thousands of people across the United Kingdom will be switching their electricity off for ten minutes on Saturday evening, as a protest against rising energy costs. The #BigPowerOff will take place at 7pm, with those taking part asked to switch all electrical...
NEWS | The full cost of Hereford’s new green cycle shelters has been revealed
The full cost of Hereford’s new green cycle shelters has been revealed, with the total cost in excess of £50,000. The shelters have been installed as part of funding from the Hereford City Centre Improvements project. The total cost of the project was £52,914.48. From...
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,...
WHAT’S ON? | Wales to host United Kingdom’s first major WWE stadium event in 30 years at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium
WWE today announced that the first major WWE stadium event to be held in the United Kingdom in more than 30 years will emanate from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Located in the heart of Cardiff, the capital of Wales – a...
NEWS | Reusable nappies scheme extended after significant public interest exceeded what was initially anticipated
The reusable nappies scheme launched by Herefordshire Council has been extended after significant public interest exceeded what was initially anticipated. The decision was approved by Herefordshire Council who said the following: "The scheme has received significant...
BREAKING | Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak set to be fined over COVID-19 lockdown breaches
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak are set to be fined for lockdown breaches, according to Sky News. Full article - https://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-and-rishi-sunak-to-be-fined-over-lockdown-breaking-parties-in-downing-street-12577277...