A man from Hereford has been jailed for supplying cocaine. Callum Smith, 22, of Princess Avenue, Hereford, was sentenced yesterday (Wednesday 23 February) at Worcester Crown Court. He was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison. An investigation found that...
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NEWS | Police appeal for information following a burglary at a property near the Herefordshire border where items were stolen
West Mercia Police officers are investigating a burglary at a property near the Herefordshire border. The incident occurred in the village of Broadwas in Worcestershire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are appealing to Broadwas for information...
NEWS | Campaign to ‘Save Our Bypass’ relaunches as Hereford campaign group shares petition aimed at Herefordshire Council
The campaign to 'Save Our Bypass' has been relaunched, as a campaign group in Hereford shared a petition aimed at Herefordshire Council. In an update shared yesterday, campaigners supporting plans for a Hereford Bypass said: "We first started this petition when it...
NEWS | Rail services resume between Hereford and Shrewsbury following a landslip earlier this week
Rail services have resumed this morning between Hereford and Shrewsbury following a landslip earlier this week. The landslip occurred at Marshbrook, near Craven Arms and have resulted in many cancellations over recent days, with just a small number of trains able to...
NEWS | M4 Prince of Wales Bridge closure set to affect motorists travelling between Wales and England until March
The M4 Prince of Wales Bridge will be closed overnight eastbound from 9pm-6am until Wednesday 2nd March. The closure will be in place overnight every night until next Wednesday, with the exception of this Saturday and Sunday when the bridge will remain open. Motorists...
NEWS | The beautiful Welsh Marches Express steam train to visit Hereford early in March – VIEW TIMINGS
The Welsh Marches Express steam train will visit Hereford early in March and we've got the timings for you! The journey will take place on Saturday 5th March 2022 and you can book tickets by visiting - Welsh Marches Express | Vintage Trains ​Journey at speed along...
NEWS | A busy route in Hereford will be closed for twelve days for Western Power Distribution work to take place
A busy route in Hereford is set to be closed for twelve days from later this month, for Western Power Distribution work to take place. Perseverance Road in the Holmer area of Hereford will be closed for twelve days from 28th February. Access will be made available for...
NEWS | A decision is set to be made soon on whether a bar in Leominster can remain open until 5am at weekends
A decision on whether a bar in Leominster will be allowed to remain open until 5am at weekends is due soon. Shooters bar has applied for a licence variation that could see it remain open until 5am at the weekend. The final date of the consultation was today (Wednesday...
NEWS | Morrisons to switch own brand Fresh Milk to Cartons to reduce plastics and carbon emissions
Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket to sell its own brand fresh milk in carbon neutral cartons*. From mid February, nine types of Morrisons fresh milk will be sold in Tetra Pak cartons to save an initial 100 tonnes of plastic a year. Morrisons...
NEWS | Police arrest a boy following the rape of a teenage girl in Gloucestershire
Police arrested a 15-year-old boy from Gloucester in the early hours of Tuesday 22 February on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. This arrest is connected to an incident in Montpellier park, Cheltenham on Saturday 11 December and the boy currently remains in police...
NEWS | Police issue appeal after chainsaws and drills were stolen from a vehicle in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers have issued an appeal after a number of items were stolen from a vehicle in a village near Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing for information after tools were stolen from a vehicle in Fiddlers Green....
NEWS | Households are being urged to set up direct debits with their local council to receive a council tax rebate
Households across England are being urged to set up direct debits with their local council to receive a £150 council tax rebate that will help millions of families manage costs of living. People who pay council tax by direct debit, which is a safe, simple and quick...
NEWS | Reports of an incident affecting traffic on the A438 (Hereford to Ledbury Road) this afternoon
Your Herefordshire has received an update that a HGV has been involved in a collision on the A438 (Hereford to Ledbury Road) this afternoon. The incident has occurred between Dormington and Stoke Edith and emergency services are attending the incident. More...
NEWS | A Hereford charity awarded a £628,224 grant
hvoss, Herefordshire’s independent local infrastructure support and development charity, is delighted that we have been awarded funding through the UK Community Renewal Fund (CRF), a UK government programme 2021-22. The programme aims to support people and communities...
EVENTS | Rebel Wedding Show to take place on 6th March
The Rebel Wedding Show will be hosting an afternoon at The Shack Revolution on Sunday 6th March 2022 with the best wedding suppliers, DJ, Dancers and Catwalk show! Book your free ticket here -> The Rebel Wedding Show Tickets, Sun 6 Mar 2022 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
NEWS | Dixie’s Community Support will be taking part in plenty of charity events this Spring
Dixie Furnell from Hereford will be taking part in plenty of charity events in 2022. Alongside Jack Price the pair will take part in a 90 mile hike on the 31st March to 2nd April. Dave Connell, Darren Evans and Mason Bennett will also be taking part. This is in aid of...
NEWS | Rail services remain cancelled or delayed between Hereford and Shrewsbury due to a landslip
Rail services continue to be disrupted between Hereford and Shrewsbury due to a landslip that occurred near Craven Arms earlier this week. Network Rail say that teams are working to solve the issue at Marshbrook, near Craven Arms, but have said that disruption to...
NEWS | Police informed after a pony went missing from a village near Hereford overnight
West Mercia Police have been informed after a pony went missing from a village near Hereford. The pony, named Dye, is missing from his paddocks in Bridge Sollars and his owners are desperate to find him. They have been searching throughout the area overnight but have...
NEWS | Boots to sell a pack of four lateral flow tests for £17 with free testing ending on 1st April
Following the government’s announcement to limit free COVID-19 testing from 1stApril, Boots has announced it will launch affordable COVID-19 lateral flow tests in its stores and online, for asymptomatic testing. From...
NEWS | Bus services replacing trains between Hereford and Shrewsbury due to a landslip
Bus replacement services are replacing rail services between Hereford and Shrewsbury following a landslip near Craven Arms. Heavy rain is to blame say Network Rail for the landslip at Marshbrook, with teams working around the clock to sort the issue....