More than 3,000 properties are without power in Leominster this lunchtime. National Grid has confirmed that a number of properties in the market town are affected by the outage. The following postcodes are affected by this incident:...
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NEWS | Herefordshire and Worcestershire GP Practices on top nationally in 2025 patient survey
GP practices in Herefordshire and Worcestershire have, once again, scored better than the national average in key areas in this year’s GP Patient Survey results reflecting their hard work and dedication to providing and improving services across the two counties. The...
NEWS | Important information for bus users with cancellations to some services
Sargeants has issued an important message to bus users with some services cancelled. In an update for passengers, Sargeants confirmed that the following services would be cancelled on Saturday 19th July: 861 Hereford to Kington - 16.15461 Kington to Hereford -...
NEWS | A business has closed its Hereford outlet with immediate effect
The local community has been left in shock following a sudden closure of a business in Hereford. According to reports online, Gloden, on Belmont Road in Hereford, has gone into administration, with the outlet forced to close down. In a post on social media, one person...
NEWS | A planning application is set to be submitted for hundreds new homes and a supermarket to be built in Herefordshire
A planning application could soon be submitted for up to 600 new homes and a retail outlet in Ledbury in the coming months. It comes as Vistry Homes Limited submitted a ‘request for scoping opinion’ for the following development. ‘Request for Scoping Opinion for the...
BREAKING | Herefordshire Council set to award a contract worth more than £3.5 million for Holme Lacy Road cycle works and quiet routes
Herefordshire Council is set to award a contract, worth more than £3.5 million, for the construction work of Holme Lacy Road cycle works and quiet routes. The decision was confirmed in a meeting on Thursday. Decision: ‘Award a contract for the construction of Holme...
HELP! | Six puppies found in a black bin bag by a roadside are looking for their forever homes
Six puppies that were discovered abandoned in a black bin bag in a lay-by, are looking for their forever homes. From the RSPCA: Appeal for information - please share! Six puppies, believed to be around 4-5 weeks old, were found abandoned in a black bin bag in a layby...
HELP! | Last chance to save hundreds of Hens that need homes by this weekend from slaughter
URGENT: 820 HENS NEED HOMES THIS WEEKEND! From The British Hen Welfare Trust:“We’ve just been given the chance to save 820 extra hens from slaughter this weekend. “These girls have spent their lives in cages, but with your help, they could be sunbathing in your back...
BREAKING NEWS | A major route is expected to remain closed for most of today following a serious collision
A major route is closed this morning following a serious collision. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “The A40 is closed at the Northleach roundabout with the A429 heading eastbound towards Burford due to a serious collision in the early hours of this morning...
HELP! | Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find the owners of this dog that was found under a hedge in Herefordshire?
Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find the owners of this dog? From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: “Does anyone know anything about this poor little mite? Approximately 8 weeks old. “NO MICROCHIP. “Found under a hedge in the Leominster area of...
BREAKING NEWS | A child has died and a number of people have been seriously injured after a coach overturned in Somerset
From Avon & Somerset Police: Shortly before 3pm this afternoon, emergency services were called to a collision involving a coach on the A396 at Cutcombe Hill, in Exmoor. Approximately 60 to 70 people were believed to be onboard at the time. A major incident...
BREAKING NEWS | A major incident has been declared after a bus carrying 70 people including school-children crashed
A major incident has been declared as emergency services work together to respond to a collision involving a coach on the A396 this afternoon. From Avon & Somerset Police: “We understand the coach was carrying approximately 60-70 people and was heading to Minehead...
NEWS | Scenic route: Puffin released back into the wild after being found 110 miles inland in Herefordshire
Photo Credit: Emma Jacobs / RSPCA A very unusual guest - who was named Oona by rescuers - is one of only six puffins to ever be treated by the team at the animal welfare charity’s West Hatch Wildlife Centre near Taunton.She came into the centre’s care after being...
BUSINESS | Denco Fluid Systems Strengthens Control Systems Offering with Formal Integration of Control Consulting Services Ltd (CCSL)
Denco Fluid Systems, a global leader in industrial fluid handling systems, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its capabilities with the formal integration of Control Consulting Services Ltd (CCSL), effective as of yesterday, 16th July 2025. Following a...
URGENT | Hundreds of Hens need homes by this weekend to save them from slaughter
URGENT: 820 HENS NEED HOMES THIS WEEKEND! From The British Hen Welfare Trust:“We’ve just been given the chance to save 820 extra hens from slaughter this weekend. “These girls have spent their lives in cages, but with your help, they could be sunbathing in your back...
BREAKING | Police are appealing for witnesses after a male assaulted a teenage girl and left her unconscious
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male assaulted a teenage girl in Coleford, Forest of Dean. The assault is reported to have taken place on Saturday 31 May at around 7.30pm on the cycle path which runs behind the Texaco garage on Old Station Way. The...
NEWS | A building society in Hereford is advising customers to plan ahead with a temporary closure in place soon
A building society in Hereford is advising customers to plan ahead with a temporary closure in place soon. The temporary closure will be in place at Nationwide on Commercial Street in Hereford from Friday 8th August to Tuesday 19th August. The closure is for...
BREAKING NEWS | Fire crews called to a wildfire in Hereford
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a wildfire in Hereford overnight. The incident was in the Churchill Gardens area, with a temporary road closure in place on Aylestone Hill. A spokesperson for Hereford Fire Station said: ”We were...
NEWS | Important information for members of the public and dog walkers with access changes at local beauty spot
Photo Credit - Lisa Stevens From Herefordshire Wildlife Trust: Restoring Bartonsham Meadows: update on new fencing and access. Plans to restore Bartonsham Meadows to wildlife rich meadows are progressing well and the next stage of our Management Plan is to install...
NEWS | Fire crews tackle severe vehicle fire with large column of smoke seen for miles
Earlier this week, fire crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called to a severe vehicle fire. From Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service: Whilst on route to the incident the crew could see a large column of black smoke rising from the reported location. On arrival...