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...
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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...
NEWS | Fire crew called to a single vehicle collision in Herefordshire this afternoon
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (Bromyard) were called to a collision involving a single vehicle on the B4203 in Upper Sapey earlier this afternoon. A car had left the carriageway and ended up hitting nearby trees....
NEWS | A burst water main is affecting supplies in the Withington area of Herefordshire this afternoon
A burst water main is causing disruption to supplies of water in Withington this afternoon. Welsh Water are aware of the issue and hope to have supplies restored by late afternoon.
NEWS | Two casualties treated for neck and chest injuries after collision in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services were called to a collision involving one vehicle in Weir End, Ross-on-Wye at around 11.20am this morning. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police all attended the incident. Two...
NEWS | LAST CHANCE to register for one-off payment that’s available to support vulnerable people and families in Herefordshire
One-off payment now available to help support vulnerable people and families If you are living in a low income household that receives Universal Credit you can now apply for a one-off payment of £60 to help with food, energy and other essential costs. The payment is...
WHAT’S ON? | You can get 15% off this years Pantomime at The Courtyard but you MUST purchase tickets by Monday
Not booked for this year’s spellbinding family panto, Beauty and the Beast, at The Courtyard in Hereford yet? Here’s a deal for you! Don’t forget you can still use the Early Beast discount for 15% off tickets with discount code EARLYBEAST before Monday 28 February...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision last night
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Cirencester last night, Saturday 26 February. The single-vehicle collision happened around 11.45pm and involved a silver Vauxhall Insignia which had been travelling on the A429 Stow Road. Members of the public...
BREAKING | Vladimir Putin orders his minister of defence to put Russia’s nuclear deterrence forces on high alert
Vladimir Putin has this afternoon ordered his minister of defence to put Russia's nuclear deterrence forces on high alert. The Russian President said the move was as a result of 'aggressive statements and sanctions' from western leaders. Putin ordered his minister of...
NEWS | Police are continuing to search for a 96-year-old woman who’s been missing since yesterday morning
Have you seen 96-year-old Rita, from Brecon? Police are concerned for her welfare. She was last seen at 10.20am yesterday (February 26th), and may be wearing a fleece jumper with a leaf design. She’s thought to be travelling on foot. Do you have info that might help...