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A life sentence has been handed down to the ‘unspeakably evil’ man who murdered 29-year-old conservationist Olivia Wood in Frome last year. Kieron Goodwin, 33, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today (8 May) to life in prison with a minimum term of 35 years having...
Planning permission is being sought for a new scheme to address flooding in the Merton Meadow area of Hereford, as a first step towards the area’s future regeneration. The planning application submitted by Herefordshire Council outlines how a £2 million grant from...
Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays this weekend, with temporary traffic lights on the A465 (Belmont Road) in Hereford. The roadworks are in place for gas works to take place. The temporary traffic lights are in place between Walnut Tree Avenue and...
Hundreds of British Army soldiers have arrived in Estonia to take part in a major multinational exercise, involving more than 13,000 troops. Travelling from the UK by road, rail, sea and air, the mass transit of troops, managed by 4th Light Brigade Combat Team,...
One of Herefordshire’s leading running events is moving into the city for its 2025 edition. Hundreds of runners will pass landmarks such as the Black and White House and Hereford Cathedral during RUN Hereford. The annual St Michael’s Hospice event,...
A Hereford cafe has launched an ‘all you can eat buffet breakfast’ for a tenner and it’s proving to be extremely popular! The ‘all you can eat buffet breakfast’ is available at Red Barn Cafe in Hereford on a Friday and Saturday. Available from 9am-midday. Adults £10,...
Lucton School in Herefordshire hosted a truly remarkable day on Thursday, with a series of events on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. From Lucton School: A truly unforgettable day at Lucton School as we marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day! Thanks to the incredible...
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a full road closure on the A49 (Holmer Road and Newtown Road) later this month. The closure will be in place on the following nights: Saturday 10th May (9pm-6am) Sunday 11th May (9pm-6am) Saturday 17th May (9pm-6am)...
A Herefordshire venue is set to host an ‘all you can eat’ barbecue with tickets priced at just £15! Lyde Court is set to host at ‘all you can eat’ barbecue on Saturday 7th June. We’re turning up the heat for a summer celebration of flame-grilled food, fresh air, and...
A dangerous and disqualified driver has been jailed after he reached speeds in excess of 120mph while trying to evade police. Michael Thomas Stack, aged 23 and of Severn Road in Weston-super-Mare, had failed to stop for an officer on Sunday 13 April this year (2025)....
Credit - Andy Compton A touching tribute to our fallen was held around the Commonwealth graves at sunset in Kington Cemetery on VE Day. The act of remembrance, which featured a short service and the lighting of candles on the 13 Commonwealth graves was organised by...
From Hereford Police: Overnight, Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team were involved an operation to target rural crime across north Herefordshire. SNT were supported by colleagues from our Operational Policing Unit (OPU) and Dyfed Powys Police for the operation. Their...
A man has been arrested after emergency workers weee assaulted in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Police were called to an address in Victoria Street, Hereford at around 4pm yesterday to a concern for a man’s welfare. “During the incident two...
A major route linking Herefordshire with South Wales is closed in both directions due to a collision this lunchtime. The collision has occurred on the A40 near Monmouth (Newport side) and the road is closed in both directions. Gwent Police and The Welsh Ambulance...
From The Saracens Head - Symonds Yat: Apologies to anyone who has wanted to use the ferry since February. As well as waterborne checks, every few years we remove the ferry from the water for a more comprehensive inspection. The ferry is sandblasted, potential problems...
A major route linking Herefordshire with South Wales is closed in both directions due to a collision this lunchtime. The collision has occurred on the A40 near Monmouth (Newport side) and the road is closed in both directions. Gwent Police and The Welsh Ambulance...
West Mercia Police officers were called to a pub in Herefordshire, following a burglary in the early hours of Friday morning. The incident occurred at The Yew Tree Inn, in the Colwall area at around 3.30am this morning. A post on The Yew Tree Inn social media page...
Photo - Crown Prosecution Service Two men who cut down the famous ‘Sycamore Gap’ tree and damaged a section of Hadrian’s Wall, have today been found guilty of criminal damage at Newcastle Crown Court. Daniel Graham, 39, of Milbeck Stables, Carlisle, and Adam...
West Mercia Police officers have seized a vehicle after a motorist was seen to be using his mobile phone whilst driving. West Mercia Police shared the following update earlier this week: “This vehicle was stopped this morning after the driver was seen to be using a...
Pupils at Shobdon School have been getting hands on with nature, helping to create new environments at the school which will support bees thanks to a grant from Kingspan Insulation’s Planet Passionate Community Fund. The school received a grant of £990 from the...