A number of riverside paths in Hereford are blocked this morning, with the River Wye set to peak shortly in the city. Levels at Old Bridge are currently at around 4.2 metres, meaning that riverside paths are likely to be blocked in some areas. Pedestrians and cyclists...
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NEWS | Wind warning issued for a small corner of Herefordshire with heavy rain and squally winds likely later
A wind warning has been issued for a small corner of Herefordshire, with squally winds and heavy rain likely for a couple of hours around midday. The warning covers a small area of South-west Herefordshire, near the Welsh borders and is valid from 6am until 6pm, but...
UK NEWS | A woman has died after a tree fell on her car earlier today as Storm Eunice hit UK
A woman has died after a tree hit the car she was travelling in, police have confirmed. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: A woman has died after a tree fell on a car in Haringey. Police were called shortly after 16:00hrs on Friday, 18 February, to...
NEWS | Emergency services called after lorry hits railway bridge in Herefordshire
Emergency services have been called to the A465 (Hereford to Bromyard Road) this afternoon, to reports of a lorry hitting the railway bridge near the junction for Lumber Lane. The incident is causing a build-up of traffic in the area and emergency services are...
BREAKING | Emergency services from across the area called to incident at a hotel in Herefordshire this afternoon
Emergency services from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire have been called to an incident at the Holme Lacy House Hotel in Herefordshire this afternoon. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to incident after tree falls onto a hotel in Herefordshire
Emergency services are responding to an incident in Herefordshire this lunchtime. A tree is reported to have fallen onto Holme Lacy House Hotel during strong winds from Storm Eunice in Herefordshire and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews and West...
NEWS | Both Severn Crossings are now closed due to high winds from Storm Eunice
Both Severn Crossings are now closed between Wales and England due to high winds associated with Storm Eunice. The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed for several hours and the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge has recently been closed due to an increase in wind strength....
NEWS | Significant number of properties in Herefordshire without power as Storm Eunice hits county
A significant number of properties across Herefordshire are currently without power due to Storm Eunice, with Western Power Distribution teams working hard to restore supplies. The power cuts are currently affecting the following areas: HR9 6PA, HR9 6PD - 8 properties...
NEWS | Fire crews and vet help release horse after it got its leg trapped in some farm machinery
A fire crew from Hereford Fire Station, as well as the Animal Rescue Team were called to an incident where a horse had got its leg stuck in an item of farm machinery. A spokesperson for Bromyard Fire Station said: “Yesterday evening crews from Hereford station with...
NEWS | Police searching for sex offender who is a danger to young women and girls and could be anywhere in the country
Officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Daniel Joslin, 40, who is wanted for failing to comply with an Registered Sex Offender notification and breach of court bail. Joslin was last seen in east London and also has a previous connection with Kent, but he...
NEWS | All rail services in Herefordshire CANCELLED today with worst of Storm Eunice set to hit the county later this morning
All rail services in Herefordshire have been cancelled today, with the worst of Storm Eunice set to hit the county from later this morning. Services have been cancelled by Transport for Wales, West Midlands Railway and Great Western Railway. A statement from Transport...
NEWS | Environment Agency provides update on flooding situation in Herefordshire as Storm Eunice hits county
The Environment Agency has provided an update on the flooding situation in Herefordshire, with Storm Eunice hitting the county today. RIVER WYE IN HEREFORDSHIRE (Last update - 5pm Thursday) "River levels are rising at the Mordiford river gauge as a result of recent...
NEWS | Environment Agency warns communities to stay safe and be prepared as Storm Eunice approaches
The Environment Agency is urging people living in flood risk communities in the Severn and Wye estuaries to take immediate action to prepare for flooding from a forecast tidal surge caused by Storm Eunice this Friday. The tidal surge is expected tomorrow (Friday)...
NEWS | Met Office issues ‘RED WARNING’ for London, South East England, South Wales and parts of the South West as Storm Eunice hits UK
The Met Office has issued a danger to life 'red warning' for London, South East England, South Wales and parts of the South West of England as Storm Eunice hits the UK this morning. The storm is approaching the UK at present, with strong winds already affecting the...
STORM EUNICE | Confirmed School Closures in Herefordshire on Friday 18th February
Your Herefordshire has received information that the following schools are closed on Friday 18th February due to Storm Eunice. Please note that we expect this list to grow as the day progresses. Michaelchurch Escley Primary School Aconbury Centre Clifford Primary St...
STORM EUNICE | Latest Travel Updates from Herefordshire and the surrounding area
Latest Travel Updates from Herefordshire and the surrounding area. Please note that the most recent updates are at the TOP of the list. 10:25am - Hereford Road in Weobley is blocked by a fallen tree. 05:25am - Reports of flooding on Holme Lacy Road under the bridge...
NEWS | Butlins issue important update for all guests that are due to arrive to their site in Minehead tomorrow
Butlins has this evening issued an urgent update to all guests that are due to arrive at Butlins in Minehead tomorrow.
NEWS | 9 Severe Flood Warnings issued for Lower Wye & Severn with tidal surge likely to spread up the Severn Estuary tomorrow morning
9 Severe Flood Warnings have been issued for the Lower Wye and Lower Severn, with a tidal surge likely to spread up the Severn Estuary tomorrow morning in association with Storm Eunice. The 9 Severe Flood Warnings are as follows: Epney on the Severn Estuary Updated...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s multi-agency incident response group met this afternoon to prepare for Storm Eunice
Herefordshire’s tactical co-ordination group (TCG), the multi-agency group that responds to local incidents, met today to plan for the arrival of Storm Eunice. Herefordshire is currently under an Amber warning issued by the MET Office. Emergency services and local...
NEWS | Yellow warning for wind issued for parts of Herefordshire on Saturday with stormy weather set to continue into the weekend
A yellow warning for wind has been issued for parts of Herefordshire on Saturday, with stormy weather set to continue into the weekend. The Met Office warning says: “A short-lived area of strong winds looks likely to track quickly eastwards across southern parts of...