West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a fatal collision in Worcestershire, close to the border with Herefordshire. The incident happened around 11.45pm on Friday 1 April on the B4208 between Camer’s Green and Pendock. A silver Mitsubishi Shogun was...
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NEWS | Campaign launched after 33 people died in incidents involving a motorcycle or bike in past three years in West Mercia Police force area
With a national enforcement campaign starting next week, West Mercia Police are encouraging those using two wheels to stay safe and urging all motorists to share the road responsibly to reduce the number of collisions we continue to see involving motorcycles and...
NEWS | A man from Hereford who was caught drunk driving has praised the introduction of alcohol monitoring tags
Since the tags were launched as part of government plans to curb drink-fuelled crime, 3,121 offenders have been monitored by the tags, with more than 3,000 staying sober. Alcohol plays a part in 39 per cent of all violent crime in the UK, and the social and economic...
NEWS | The family of Janet Edwards have paid tribute to their ‘extraordinary’ mother and thanked community for support
The family of Janet Edwards have paid tribute to their ‘extraordinary’ mother and have thanked the community for their continued support. The 66-year-old was reported missing in December 2021 and saw the community pull together to help in the search for Janet. Sadly...
BREAKING | Food Standards Agency advising consumers not to eat certain Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak
The Food Standards Agency, along with Food Standards Scotland, are advising consumers not to eat certain Kinder products with best before dates between 11 July 2022 and 7 October 2022. This is in connection with a potential link to a salmonella outbreak. A number of...
BREAKING | Woman charged in connection with death of a baby in Herefordshire
A woman from Gloucestershire has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a baby in Herefordshire. Paris Mayo, 18, of Ruardean, was arrested this morning (Monday 4 April) and has been charged with murder. She is due to appear at Kidderminster...
NEWS | The price of first and second class stamps has increased today Royal Mail confirms
From 4th April 2022, the price of a 1st Class stamp will increase by 10p to 95p and the price of a 2nd Class stamp will increase by 2p to 68p. Royal Mail has considered these pricing changes very carefully in light of the long term structural decline in...
NEWS | The NHS will start giving children aged 5-11 a COVID-19 vaccine from today
The NHS will start vaccinating children aged 5-11 today, as the biggest and most successful vaccination drive in health service history moves to the next phase. Almost five million children in this age group are eligible for two doses of the vaccine following updated...
NEWS | McDonald’s in Belmont Hereford closed due to a collision this evening
McDonald’s in Belmont Hereford is closed this evening following a collision at the entrance to the Drive Thru Restaurant. The duty manager at the restaurant has informed us that it is now closed. The A465 (Belmont Road) remains open but is partially blocked due to...
NEWS | Collision causes delays near entrance to McDonald’s on Belmont Road in Hereford
A collision is causing delays on the A465 (Belmont Road) in Hereford this evening. The incident has occurred near the entrance to the McDonald’s Drive Thru Restaurant and the road is partially blocked at present. Belmont Road is busier this evening due to roadworks...
NEWS | Thousands of pensioners could be entitled to pension credit but many are yet to claim it – MORE DETAILS
It comes as new figures show many pensioners could be missing out on Pension Credit, a vital financial boost that can be worth over £3,300 a year. Starting this month, advertising for Pension Credit will feature in internet search results and on social media, before...
NEWS | Asda announces it will offer Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK a guaranteed job interview with 1,500 job vacancies available
Asda has announced it will offer Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK a guaranteed job interview and provide specialist support to those who are recruited as Asda colleagues. The supermarket currently has around 1,500 salaried and hourly-paid roles available in its...
NEWS | Police carry out patrols in Belmont area of Hereford following reports of anti-social behaviour
West Mercia Police officers have been busy patrolling the Belmont area of Hereford this afternoon following reports of anti-social behaviour. The South Wye Safer Neighbourhood Team have received reports of anti-social behaviour in the Belmont Country Park area and...
NEWS | Hundreds paid tribute to Jamal as Jamal’s Kebab Shop was opened for one final time by members of his family
Hundreds paid tribute to Jamal as Jamal’s Kebab Shop was opened for one final time by members of his family on Saturday evening. Family members opened the restaurant for two hours on Saturday afternoon, with free food offered to hundreds of people from the local...
NEWS | Asda Petrol Filling Station in Hereford is temporarily closed this morning
Asda Petrol Filling Station in Hereford is currently closed. A member of the public has told us that the store is waiting for a delivery of fuel, but this is yet to be confirmed. The closure means that the Ross Road Service Station on the A49 is busier than normal,...
NEWS | Three month road closure set to begin TOMORROW in Hereford causing significant disruption
A three month road closure is expected to cause significant disruption in Hereford from tomorrow (4th April). https://twitter.com/HfdsStreets/status/1510542647097794562?s=20&t=sSwSI9evWDHo8uuJSmtcIw The bridge on College Road in Hereford will be closed for twelve...
NEWS | Extinction Rebellion Protesters hold protest outside Barclays Bank in Hereford
Extinction Rebellion protesters held a protest outside Barclays Bank in Hereford on Saturday. A post on the Extinction Rebellion Marches Facebook Group said: “Marches Red Rebels joined Extinction Rebellion Marches (XRMarches) today and went into Barclays UK bank to...
UK NEWS | Driver ends up smashing up new Ferrari after driving it less than two miles
A driver has ended up smashing up their new Ferrari, after driving it just TWO miles. The incident, which occurred in Derbyshire, has seen quite a response on Twitter. https://twitter.com/DerbyshireRPU/status/1509878389900988427?s=20&t=NSi6G2qRRJvS_fF1Q1IM_g One...
BREAKING | Rescue teams are searching for a plane that has gone missing over the English Channel
Rescue teams are frantically searching for a plane that has gone missing over the English Channel. The plane, which was carrying two people, took off from Wellesbourne in Warwickshire on Saturday morning, but never landed in Northern France as expected. All ships...
NEWS | £96,000 to be spent on new meeting room furniture for Herefordshire Council offices at Plough Lane
More than £96,000 is to be spent on new meeting room furniture for Herefordshire Council offices at Plough Lane in Hereford. From Herefordshire Council: The Council had consider retaining the existing furniture however it is felt that it is no longer fit for purpose...