Building on immediate support provided in recent weeks to assist British Nationals to leave Ukraine, the Home Secretary has today confirmed that Ukrainians who are on work, study or visit visas in the UK will have their visas temporarily extended or be able to switch...
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NEWS | Foreign Secretary imposes United Kingdom’s most punishing sanctions on Russia
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss outlined in full the punishing new sanctions that will devastate Russia’s economy and target Vladimir Putin’s inner circle. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement to the House of Commons, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has today outlined...
NEWS | The Government explains how and when households will receive a £150 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 | The Government has announced that new divorce laws will come into force from 6 April 2022
On 6 April this year changes to the legislation on divorce will come into force. The Government will be launching a new online service to accommodate this change. The old service will be unavailable from 31 March 2022 while we prepare for these changes. Changes to...
NEWS | Police appeal for information following criminal damage to machinery near a popular dog walking spot in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage to heavy machinery near a popular dog walking spot in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are investigating criminal damage to heavy machinery in...
NEWS | Police urgently searching for a missing woman who has links to Hereford
Cree (also known as Marie-Anne) is missing from the Llandrindod Wells area. She also has links to Hereford. If you have seen Cree or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact police on 101 and please quote DP-20220223-169....
NEWS | Herefordshire Council direct care services will be transferring to Hoople Care
Services at Southbank Close, Ridgemoor Road, Hillside and the Home First re-ablement service will transfer to Hoople Care when it receives CQC registration. Hoople Care has been established to manage adult care services that have been in-sourced by the council. Hoople...
NEWS | Janet Edwards remains missing from Hereford after last being seen on 10th December
In a statement to West Mercia Police, the family said: "We dearly miss Jan. Christmas without her was painfully sad. "We are infinitely grateful for the support of Jan's friends, and the community, the volunteers, and the emergency services. Everyone involved has...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust using the latest technology to help tackle waiting times
Wye Valley NHS Trust is using new ways of improving communications with patients who are waiting for hospital outpatient appointments as part of its efforts to tackle waiting lists which have grown during the COVID-19 pandemic. A pilot project in neighbouring...
NEWS | The family of a man who died in a collision earlier this month have paid tribute to him
The family of Kane Passey, who died in a collision in Malvern earlier this month, have paid tribute to a “loving, caring person who would make everyone laugh”. The 29-year-old died in a collision on Pickersleigh Road on 10 February. Kane’s family said: "Kane was a...
NEWS | Householders urged to keep hold of their shop local cards as further funds could be added
Householders across Herefordshire are urged to activate and use their £15 Shop Local cards — before the chance to spend the cash runs out. Nearly 60,000 shop local prepaid cards have been sent out to households across the county as part of Herefordshire Council’s...
NEWS | Public meeting arranged in Kington with locals set to voice their concerns about proposed parking charges
A public meeting has been arranged in a Herefordshire market town for residents to voice their concerns about proposed car parking charges. Concerned Kington residents will have the opportunity to speak to Herefordshire Council representatives at the public meeting on...
NEWS | The Government has today lifted all COVID-19 restrictions in England
With the publication of the Living with COVID plan, the government has ended legal restrictions in England and is instead asking the public to practice specific safe and responsible behaviours as the primary means of stopping the spread of the virus. From today,...
NEWS | Police appealing for information following an assault on a man in Hereford
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We know it's a while ago but we're investigating an assault in Commercial Street, Hereford at about 4am on 1 January where 21-year-old man...
NEWS | Police appeal for help in finding missing teenager who was last seen on Tuesday
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for help in finding a missing teenager who was last seen on Tuesday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: Can you help us find Tamsin? The 17-year-old was last seen in Worcester around 11am on Tue 22 Feb. She was...
NEWS | Petrol prices likely to rise above £1.50 per litre in the United Kingdom as a result of Ukraine crisis
Petrol prices are likely to rise above £1.50 per litre soon, the RAC has warned, amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Both petrol and diesel reached new record levels yesterday. Unleaded is nearly 149.5p a litre and diesel almost...
NEWS | Young Farmers host tractor run to help raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity
The Fire Fighters Charity has benefited by several hundred pounds from the efforts of Teme Valley Young Farmers Club Club members held a tractor run on Sunday, 9 January to raise funds for the FFC and Prostate Cancer UK. A remarkable turnout of 87 tractors followed a...
NEWS | Estimates show that Herefordshire has a higher number of rough sleepers than many parts of the West Midlands
The annual rough sleeping statistics, published today (24 February 2022), show that rates have fallen for a fourth year in a row with a 9% reduction in rough sleeping compared to last year. Numbers have fallen in every region of England, taking levels to an 8-year low...
NEWS | A Hereford man has been jailed for more than six years for supplying cocaine
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...
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...