A Hungarian man who is taking part in daily protests in Hereford to highlight the current crisis in Ukraine has told Your Herefordshire that he is extremely proud of the response from Herefordians. Rudolf Nagy was first spotted protesting at the Old Market Hereford,...
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NEWS | The Knife Angel has arrived in Worcester and will remain there for the rest of March
The Knife Angel, the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, will be in Worcester for the month of March 2022, to spread its message of hope for social change. The imposing 27ft-tall statue has been created from over 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by...
NEWS | Leader of Herefordshire Council Cllr David Hitchiner issues statement in response to Ukraine crisis
A statement from Cllr David Hitchiner, Leader of Herefordshire Council. I was coming into the Council Offices this morning listening to the news from Ukraine, reflecting on the statements being made nationally and wondering what response was appropriate from us in the...
NEWS | Students advised to apply now for student finance as the application service launches for 22/23 academic year
Full-time undergraduate students in England are being encouraged to apply now for student finance, as the application service opens for the 22/23 academic year. The Student Loans Company (SLC) expects approximately 1.5 million full-time, undergraduate...
NEWS | Multi-agency search continues for missing 96-year-old from Brecon
From Dyfed-Powys Police: A multi-agency search is continuing today for 96-year-old Rita, who is missing from Brecon. Rita was last seen at 10.20am, Saturday 26th February 2022 and may be wearing a fleece jumper with a leaf design An extensive, large scale multi-agency...
NEWS | Police investigating an increase in thefts of heating oil from domestic tanks in the Ledbury area
West Mercia Police officers are currently investigating an apparent increase in thefts of heating oil from domestic tanks in the Ledbury area of Herefordshire. PCSO Ashby said: "There has been an increased number of reports, regarding thefts of Heating Oil from...
NEWS | Tesco becomes the first major UK retailer to ban plastic wet-wipes
A new move to scrap all baby wipes containing plastic will be made by Tesco from March 14. The supermarket, which is the UK’s biggest seller of baby wipes, will no longer sell branded baby wipes containing plastic. As Tesco stopped using plastic...
NEWS | Hereford Sixth Form College secures funding for exciting new development
Hereford Sixth Form College has been awarded funding for an exciting new building development as one of the 39 sixth forms and colleges to receive a share of the £83 million Post-16 Capacity Fund. The successful bid enables Hereford Sixth Form College to invest...
NEWS | Motorcyclist seriously injured in Forest of Dean collision last week
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision in Lydbrook, Forest of Dean last week and officers are appealing for witnesses. Police were called to the scene on Stowfield Road at around 7pm on Friday 25 February with a report a motorcycle had collided with...
NEWS | Changes to bus services in Hereford have been delayed until next Monday
Changes to bus services in Hereford have been delayed until next Monday due to a backlog at the office of the Traffic Commissioner. Timetables will be posted as soon as confirmation is received and are expected to start on 7/3/22. From Monday 7th March 2022 A ...
NEWS | Hereford Headteacher reflects on a recent Ofsted inspection that took place just before Christmas
The Executive Headteacher at Aylestone School, Simon Robertson, has offered his thoughts on the outcome of an Ofsted Inspection that took place just before Christmas. The inspection saw the school classed as ‘good’ for personal development, recognising the...
NEWS | A week long road closure is set to cause delays in Hereford from today
A week long road closure is set to cause delays in Hereford from today, Balfour Beatty has confirmed. The closure will be on the C1127 - College Road in Hereford, between the roundabout that links Newtown Road and Widemarsh Street and the Railway Bridge....
NEWS | Roadworks likely to cause delays on a busy route into Hereford at the start of March
Roadworks are likely to cause delays on a busy route into Hereford at the start of March, with work taking place by Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty and airband (high speed internet). One set of roadworks will be in place on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester...
NEWS | End of an era with last orders called on popular pub quiz after 18 years at Hereford Bowling Alley
It will be a sad day next Sunday (6th March), when Leon and Mark from BarWars call it a day, after 18 years of hosting their weekly Sunday night quiz at Hereford Bowling Alley (TGS Bowling / MFA Bowl). The announcement was made on Facebook last night, with many who...
NEWS | A planning application has been submitted for a closed circuit cycle track in Hereford
Exciting plans for a closed circuit cycle track in Hereford are a step closer today, with a planning application submitted to Herefordshire Council for the 1km circuit on Hereford Racecourse. The planning application that has been submitted to Herefordshire Council...
NEWS | The legal requirement to wear a face covering in many indoor public places in Wales has today come to an end
The legal requirement to wear a face covering in many indoor public places has today come to an end. The change will mean people will no longer be legally required to wear face coverings in a range of indoor places, including cinemas, theatres, community centres,...
NEWS | Police provide update on missing woman who could be in the Hereford area
Following enquiries made it is believed that missing woman Cree may have caught a train at Hereford Train Station at 2.40pm on Thursday 24th February. The train was travelling west to Milford Haven, however Cree could have disembarked at any station on that route. If...
NEWS | Police and Mountain Rescue Teams continue to search for missing 96-year-old Rita who went missing on Saturday
Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of 96-year-old Rita, who is missing from Brecon. Rita was last seen at 10.20am, Saturday 26th February 2022, and may be wearing a fleece jumper with a leaf design. Residents will see an increased police presence in...
NEWS | Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces £40 million of further humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The funding will help aid agencies respond to the deteriorating humanitarian situation, creating a lifeline for Ukrainians with access to basic necessities and medical supplies such as medicines, syringes, dressings and wound care packs. UK Government humanitarian...
NEWS | Outbreak of Bird Flu confirmed at a premises in the Ledbury area of Herefordshire
The government has confirmed 82 cases of avian influenza H5N1 in England. There were also 2 cases of avian influenza in Wales where a small area of the disease control zones around the premises extended into England. One of these zones is still in place and one has...