There are delays to rail services in Herefordshire this afternoon due to a points failure at Hereford. An update from West Midlands Railway says: Problem: Due to a points failure at Hereford: Impact: Train services running through this station may be delayed....
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NEWS | Appeal after motorcycle was stolen from a Leominster car park overnight
A local resident is appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen from a car park in Leominster overnight. The motorbike was taken by two men in a white pickup truck between 12.30am and 1am from the car park next to Shooters Bar. West Mercia Police have been...
NEWS | A motorcyclist from Herefordshire has died following a collision overnight
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: We're appealing for witnesses of a fatal collision which took place in the Forest of Dean during the early hours of this morning, Friday 8 April. Emergency services were called to Beach Lane in the Bromsberrow Heath area shortly...
NEWS | Tower Bridge in London closed as Extinction Rebellion protesters close gateway to the City of London
Extinction Rebellion drop huge banner off Tower Bridge on eve of Rebellion in London. https://twitter.com/xrebellionuk/status/1512332320912646144?s=21 At 7am this morning, Extinction Rebellion UK hung a large 22m x 3m banner from the suspension part of Tower Bridge in...
NEWS | CCTV installed in a Herefordshire village after concerns were raised by villagers
CCTV has been installed in a Herefordshire village after concerns were raised by villagers. The concerns follow recent reports of anti-social behaviour in the Withington area. A spokesperson for Withington Group Parish Council said: "Following concerns from...
NEWS | Second youth charged in relation to murder of 53-year-old man last month
Officers investigating the death of Ian Kirwan in Redditch have this morning (Friday 8 April) charged a second youth with his murder. A 15-year-old male has been charged with murder and remanded in custody, and is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today...
NEWS | Fair organisers invite all adults and children with disabilities to ride May Fair rides in Leominster for FREE
The organisers of the May Fair in Leominster have invited all adults and children with disabilities to ride the fair rides for free. A spokesperson for the Morris Family of Leominster May Fair said: "We the Morris Family of Leominster May Fair would like to invite...
NEWS | A Hereford fish and chip shop has pleaded with the community for support after being forced to increase prices
A Hereford fish and chip shop has pleaded with the local community to continue to support it, after it had no choice but to increase prices after an increase in wholesale costs. A post on the Whitecross Fish Bar Facebook page said: To all our customers, It is...
NEWS | With summer on its way, Queenswood has an option for those that struggle to walk long distances
Are you somebody that loves the outdoors but struggles to walk for a long period? Do you feel left out when the family go on a walk in the woods? With summer on the way, thousands of local people will be visiting parks like Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, but...
NEWS | Major damage in Worcestershire town after a large truck smashed into a property
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have spent a challenging day in Redditch, after a large truck smashed into a property. Fortunately nobody was injured, with the resident having left the property just twenty minutes before the incident...
NEWS | Driver has car seized for having no tax, no insurance and no MOT near Leominster this week
West Mercia Police officers have seized a car near Leominster, after discovering that the owner hadn’t taxed the vehicle and also had no insurance or a valid MOT. Officers seized the vehicle on Monday 4th April on the A49 (Leominster Bypass). Additionally the driver...
NEWS | Lidl considered the former Debenhams building at Old Market before submitting plans for store at Three Counties Hotel site
As part of the planning process, Lidl did investigate the possibility of other locations in Hereford, including the former Debenhams unit at Old Market Hereford. Documents show that this site, alongside the former Peacocks site were dismissed in the end, with the...
NEWS | Current and Upcoming road closures in Herefordshire this April
Here is a list of current and upcoming roadworks in Herefordshire this April. Thanks to Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places (@hfdsstreets) for keeping their Twitter feed updated regularly....
NEWS | Police investigating reports of criminal damage in a Herefordshire village
West Mercia Police officers are investigating reports of criminal damage in a Herefordshire village. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are investigating criminal damage to a bus shelter on the A49 at Moreton-on-Lugg and are appealing to local residents...
WHAT’S ON? | Three special Herefordshire gardens will be open this Sunday for you to visit with the family
What better way to spend a leisurely Sunday than discovering one of the NGS Herefordshire's beautiful Herefordshire gardens that kindly open for charity? This Sunday 10th April sees no less than three very special places opening their gates. LOWER HOPE is always a...
NEWS | Opening week sales at Food Warehouse in Hereford confirmed as second highest in the history of the company
The opening week sales at The Food Warehouse in Hereford have been confirmed as the second highest opening week figures in the history of the company. Richard Walker, manager director at Iceland posted the following on Twitter earlier today:...
NEWS | Police issue advice to Range Rover, Audi and BMW owners after increase in theft of keyless style vehicles
There has been an increase in the theft of key-less style cars, especially Range Rovers, Audi and BMW. The increase is believed to be a nationwide issue. Thieves will use a relay device to pick up the signal given off by the fob, this can be done from outside your...
NEWS | Macmillan Cancer Support invests over £300,000 to fund new team at Wye Valley NHS Trust
Meet Sarah Rosser, Erin Goodwin, Steph Morley and Wendy Griffiths, - four Macmillan professionals who have been settling into their new Macmillan roles within the cancer focussed Allied Health Professional (AHP) team at Wye Valley NHS Trust. Cancer and...
NEWS | Tesco makes significant investment in colleague pay, benefits and skills with thousands set to benefit from increased hourly pay rate
Press Release from Tesco: Tesco has reached an agreement with USDAW that includes a substantialnew pay deal;increased access to extra hours; investment in training to give colleagues moreskills and flexibility and an extension of the colleague Clubcard allowance....
NEWS | Weather warning issued for parts of Herefordshire today with strong winds likely
A weather warning has been issued for parts of Herefordshire (mainly the south and east of the county), with strong winds likely to cause problems in some parts. The Met Office warning for Herefordshire days: “Winds will strengthen across central England this morning...