The family of Sarah Everard have shared a message with today being exactly a year since she was murdered by Wayne Couzens. Statement from the family of Sarah Everard: "It is a year since Sarah died and we remember her today, as every day, with all our love. Our lives...
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NEWS | It now costs on average £15 more to fill up a 55-litre family car with fuel than it did a year ago says the RAC
February marked another month of rising fuel prices with petrol and diesel both shooting up by 4.5p a litre to new record highs, causing yet more pain for drivers, analysis of RAC Fuel Watch data shows*. The February increase in the average price of petrol...
REVEALED | How much your total council tax bill is expected to cost in Herefordshire in 2022/23 by area and band
Herefordshire Council announced a 2.99% increase in Council Tax last month. Tomorrow, councillors will discuss a proposed increase in the West Mercia Police and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service precepts. If agreed, for West Mercia Police, the band D...
NEWS | Council Tax rise set to be even higher in Herefordshire with proposed increase in Police and Fire Service charges announced
Householders in Herefordshire are set to face even more of a challenge when it comes to affording council tax, with a proposed increase in the West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service precepts announced. For West Mercia Police, the band...
NEWS | Channel 4 are looking for people from Herefordshire to take part in a new series of Naked Attraction
Channel 4 are looking for people from Herefordshire and the rest of the United Kingdom to take part in a new series of Naked Attraction. Do you fancy testing the power of Naked Attraction? In this daring dating series potential couples are able to see each other in...
NEWS | Police issue warning after women is cautioned after being caught purchasing alcohol for a 13-year-old earlier this year
West Mercia Police have issued a warning, after a woman was cautioned after she was caught purchasing alcohol on behalf of a 13-year-old earlier this year. A statement from West Mercia Police said: Officers have cautioned a woman for buying alcohol on behalf of a...
NEWS | Disasters Emergency Committee launches Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal – Here’s how you can donate
More than half a million people have fled their homes to escape conflict in Ukraine. Leaving behind jobs, belongings and loved ones, they now face an uncertain future. Intense conflict in Ukraine is threatening the lives and livelihoods of civilians across the...
NEWS | Popular Australian soap Neighbours to cease production in June it has been confirmed
Popular Australian based soap Neighbours is to cease production in June, it has been confirmed. A post on the Neighbours Facebook page said: "We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbours will...
NEWS | Police and Mountain Rescue Teams continue search for missing 96-year-old woman
Dyfed-Powys Police and Brecon Mountain Rescue Teams are continuing the search for a high risk missing person. 96-year-old Rita has been missing from the Brecon area since Saturday. A spokesperson for the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team said: “Brecon Mountain Rescue Team...
NEWS | Police release images of two people who were found dead earlier today as murder investigation launched
Police investigating a double murder have named and pictured the victims, with permission from their family. Although formal identification has not yet taken place, those who died are believed to be Clive Warrington, 67, and Valerie Warrington, 73. Both of the victims...
NEWS | Signs go up on new Food Warehouse store in Hereford as company gets ready for grand opening later this month
The signs are up, the interior is being started and The Food Warehouse continues to be on course to open its new store in Hereford on 29th March. As first revealed by Your Herefordshire back in June 2021, The Food Warehouse by Iceland will move into the unit that was...
NEWS | Fire crews helped to rescue a 30-year-old horse in Herefordshire this morning
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Bromyard and Hereford helped to rescue a 30-year-old horse this morning. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 09.51 this morning our control room received a call from...
NEWS | 8-year-old Archie from Ledbury has been crowned as 2021/22 Total Karting Zero Winter Champion
Archie has just turned 8 years old and is from Ledbury. He joined the first All Electric Karting Championship which is run by top Formula 1 Engineer Rob Smedley in October 2020. In Archie’s first bambino season he was crowned vice champion with just 7 points between...
BREAKING | Murder investigation launched after two people were found dead in Gloucestershire
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of two people. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody. Police were called to Sherborne Place in Cheltenham at around 6.25am today (Wednesday 2 March) where the body of...
NEWS | Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre is open for family history researchers – Here’s 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: Please...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s to close 200 of its instore cafes but confirms that Hereford’s will remain open for now
Sainsbury’s today announced bold new plans to transform its eat-in, takeaway and home delivery food and drink offer. The move follows a successful trial of a new food hall format called The Restaurant Hub at its Selly Oak store in Birmingham. Working in partnership...
NEWS | Community of Herefordshire rallies around to help support the people of Ukraine
The community of Herefordshire is continuing to do what it does best, by coming together to help support the people of Ukraine. Yesterday evening, Hereford Town Hall was lit up yellow and blue, in a move to highlight the ever increasing support for Ukrainians. Mayor...
NEWS | Anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences top list of crimes recorded in Hereford City Centre and Southside
Anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences top the list of crimes recorded in the Hereford City Southside and Rural Southside areas of Herefordshire over the past twelve months. Google Maps - Map Data 2022 Crime Statistics for the last twelve months in this...
NEWS | Police investigating a burglary that occurred in a village near Hereford
West Mercia Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in a village near Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are investigating a burglary which occurred in Tillington between Sunday 27th February and Monday 28th February. “The burglary...
NEWS | Keep hold of your Shop Local card after spending your £15 as further funds may be added
Herefordshire Council has told local residents to keep hold of their £15 Shop Local card as further funds may be added, depending on overall take up of the scheme. https://twitter.com/HfdsCouncil/status/1493994027804504066?s=20&t=_6itJ7zD1Y7QrGPLLfvLSA From...