Dave joined the MDP in March 1984, following an early career in metallurgy engineering. His first MDP posting was as a beat patrol officer at RAFCaerwent, followed in 1985 with a move to USAS Menwith Hill. In 1987, Dave was promoted to Sergeant and...
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NEWS | The Hereford City Link Road will be closed overnight this week due to roadworks
Disruption is expected from Monday, with the Hereford City Link Road (Station Approach) being closed overnight for five nights. The closure will be in place between Station Approach (Junction with Morrisons / Railway Station) and Widemarsh Street. Motorists are...
NEWS | Hereford Cathedral tower tours are to return next month with certificates issued to all those that complete the 218 steps!
Many of us gaze up at Hereford Cathedral's spectacular tower as we pass by daily, but how many Herefordians have actually taken the time to climb the tower to enjoy the views? Well, the good news is, if you haven't already climbed the 218 steps at Hereford Cathedral,...
GALLERY | Four fantastic photos of the Welsh Marches Express Steam Train passing through the Herefordshire countryside
The Welsh Marches Express Steam Train passed through the Herefordshire countryside on Saturday (5th March) and plenty of you were out and about to witness it. Ade Radnor: Full Steam ahead at Eign Bridge in Hereford Malcolm Hince: Steam Train departing Hereford Railway...
NEWS | Week long restrictions to come into force on a road in Herefordshire from today
Week long restrictions will come into force on a road in Herefordshire from today, Balfour Beatty Living Places has confirmed. Balfour Beatty Living Places / Herefordshire Council have confirmed that from today, HGVs will be restricted from using the B4214 (Old Road)...
NEWS | Two men have been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure following incidents in Herefordshire
Following recent reports of men exposing themselves to women in Ross-on-Wye, in the last week, West Mercia Police detectives have arrested two men in their 30s on suspicion of exposure under the Section 66 Sexual Offences Act 2003. Detective Inspector Cath Taylor...
NEWS | Mountain Rescue Team called to Elan Valley Visitor Centre to help injured lady
Brecon Mountain Rescue Team were called to support colleagues from the Welsh Ambulance Service at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre. Teams were called to support with an injured lady. A spokesperson for the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team said: “Just as the team were packing...
NEWS | Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre is open for family history researchers – Find out when you can visit
Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre is open for family history researchers. Opening Hours: Tuesday 10am to 4pmWednesday 10am to 4pmThursday 10am to 4pmFriday 10am to 4pmSaturday (second in the month) 10am to 4pm (from Saturday 9 April) Before Your Visit:...
LATEST | LEOMINSTER STABBING – Police arrest man on suspicion of attempted murder
West Mercia Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident where a person was stabbed in Leominster on Saturday. A significant police presence has been in place since the incident but police are reassuring residents by telling them...
NEWS | Almost a 30p per litre price difference in price of diesel at two petrol stations just half a mile apart
The increasing cost of fuel is really beginning to stretch the budgets of families and businesses, with prices sky-rocketing at many filling stations across the UK with the majority of the blame coming down to increasing oil prices due to concerns over the invasion of...
NEWS | Aldi shoppers can make mum feel amazing this Mother’s Day by getting her face on a giant billboard
Aldi shoppers can show mum she’s amazing this Mother’s Day by making her the star of her very own giant billboard! This Mother’s Day, Aldi is offering a mum-umental prize. One incredible mum will be given the unique opportunity to see their face on one of the UK’s...
NEWS | Parish Council asks villagers to inform local community of firework display plans after complaints were made
A parish council in Herefordshire has issued a statement asking villagers to inform other members of the community about planned firework events after receiving a number of complaints over the weekend. Wellington Parish Council issued the following notice earlier...
BREAKING | Two arrested after a person was stabbed in Leominster on Saturday
Police responded to a report of a stabbing that occurred on Ridgemoor Road in Leominster at 8.10pm yesterday (5 March). The victim sustained stab wounds to their abdomen and was transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham by ambulance. A man, aged 43, has...
NEWS | Disruption is expected with City Link Road to be closed with roadworks taking place next week
Disruption is expected from Monday, with the Hereford City Link Road (Station Approach) being closed overnight for five nights. The closure will be in place between Station Approach (Junction with Morrisons / Railway Station) and Widemarsh Street. Motorists are...
NEWS | Lost your Shop Local card? You must apply for a new one by 21st March to get £10 to spend at local businesses
From Herefordshire Council: £10 top-up added to shop local prepaid cards, but time is running out to spend it Householders are reminded to use their prepaid shop local card before the 31 March deadline With funding still available from Herefordshire Council’s scheme...
NEWS | 76-year-old man charged with rape following an incident on Saturday
A 76-year-man has been charged with rape following an incident in Gloucester on Saturday. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: “A man has been charged in connection with the sexual assault of an elderly woman in her own home. “Eric Barton, aged 76 and...
NEWS | Man arrested after police seized 15 Cannabis plants from an address in Leominster
A man was arrested after police seized 15 cannabis plants from an address in Leominster. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Our Patrol team colleagues in Leominster have been busy these last few days after carrying out some unrelated enquiries at a property...
NEWS | A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after elderly woman was sexually assaulted in her own home
A scene guard is currently in place at a property in the Hucclecote area of Gloucester while police investigate a sexual assault. Police were contacted just after 5.20pm today, Saturday 5 March, with a report that an elderly woman had been sexually assaulted within...
NEWS | The body of a missing person has been discovered by a search and rescue team
The body of a missing person has been discovered by Brecon Beacons Mountain Rescue Team. Over recent days, search and rescue teams and Dyfed-Powys Police have been searching for a missing 96-year-old woman from Brecon. Formal identification will now take place. The...
NEWS | Appeal for lorries and a GoFundMe page set up by Herefordshire group to get aid to Ukraine
An appeal for lorries and a gofundme page has been set up by a Herefordshire group to get much needed aid to the Ukraine. Andrew Lloyd, Gary Baxter, Susan Herdman and Arni Highfield are organising and co-ordinating transport to provide a vital link in the chain. But...