The Leominster Area Polish Society will hold their annual Remembrance Service this Sunday (7th November), to remember the 12 Polish soldiers who are in Leominster Cemetery. The Leominster Area Polish Society was set up a few years ago, with the aim of looking after...
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NEWS | Wetherspoons paltry chip count group goes viral as members of the public take tape measures and photos of their food
A Facebook group has gone viral, with over 150,000 people joining the 'Wetherspoons paltry chip count' Facebook group. The question is simple, "How many chips did you get with your Wetherspoons meal?" ..... The group is seeing hundreds of posts every day, with members...
NEWS | Families pay tribute following incident on Cleddau River in South Wales
Dyfed-Powys Police can confirm that the three people who sadly died following an incident on the Cleddau River on Saturday, October 30, 2021 have been formally identified as Morgan Rogers, 24, from Cefin Coed, Merthyr Tydfil; Nicola Wheatley, 40, from Pontardulais,...
NEWS | Police called to collision in rural Herefordshire this evening
West Mercia Police officers have been called to a collision on the B4224 in Herefordshire this evening. https://twitter.com/herefordcops/status/1455606950490742784?s=21
BOXING | From ballet dancer to professional boxer – The rise of Liam O’hare
Liam O’Hare started boxing when he was 16. Before this he was training to be a ballet dancer at the Birmingham Royal Ballet (Elmhurst). “I found ballet wasn’t for me, but I still wanted to find a sport I could put my mind to and burn off some energy. “I decided to...
NEWS | Mayor’s Charity Dinner at the new Amazing Asia Buffet Restaurant in Hereford
On Monday 8th November the Mayor and the brand-new Amazing Asia Buffet are hosting a charity dinner in support of the Mayor’s charities (United in the Community and Phoenix Bereavement) and Westfield F.C. Come along and sample 20 Indian and Thai dishes for...
NEWS | Missing 14-year-old from Lancashire has links to local area
From Gloucestershire Police: Can you help us find missing 14-year-old Kyle? He has links to Gloucester, Cheltenham and Forest of Dean. Kyle was reported missing after leaving an address in Lancashire on Friday afternoon (29 October) and we're concerned for his...
NEWS | Decision on longer opening hours at Aldi store in Hereford set to made soon
A decision on whether the Aldi store in Hereford will be allowed to extend its opening hours is due soon, with the consultation on the proposals ending today. Aldi submitted the licencing application to Herefordshire Council last month, in the hope of extending its...
NEWS | Collision closes road in Herefordshire market town
A road in a Herefordshire market town is closed this lunchtime due to a collision. The incident has occurred on Duke Street in Kington, close to the junctions for Love Lane and Gravel Hill Drive. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route for the time...
NEWS | Used cooking oil recognised as a green heating solution for rural households in Herefordshire
The 31,000 households in Herefordshire that currently use oil to heat their homes could benefit from the introduction of a greener renewable liquid fuel made from used cooking oil under new plans published by the UK Government. The Heat and Buildings Strategy, which...
NEWS | SmartTag launched to help identify offenders in Hereford
There’s a new tool in the battle against anti-social behaviour and violence – and it’s one which will leave a lasting impression on offenders. SmartTag, a special, traceable forensic spray developed by SmartWater Group, will see those who threaten or attack others,...
NEWS | £100,000 worth of property recovered in Herefordshire – Do you know the owner?
Policing are searching for the owners of £100,000 worth of property that has been discovered in Herefordshire. Officers have taken to Twitter to appeal to members of the public. West Mercia Police said: Hereford Rural Crime Team - “One Hundred Thousand Pounds worth of...
NEWS | Insulate Britain protesters block roads in three cities in England
Around 60 people from Insulate Britain are disrupting traffic in London, Birmingham and Manchester this morning as our campaign of nonviolent civil resistance continues into an eighth week. The affected roads include the M25 J23 in London, the M56 J6 in...
NEWS | It’s a chilly one this morning with Herefordshire one of the coldest places in the country!
It's certainly a bit of a shock to the system this morning. Opening the curtains in Herefordshire to the first frost of the autumn and temperatures below freezing`! Temperatures at 7am in Shobdon were down to -1.4c, with Hereford recording a temperature at the same...
NEWS | Details on where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Herefordshire this week
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics are available for anyone aged 16+ for first and second doses in Herefordshire (please see below). Need transport? Taxi There are FREE return taxis available for people who may be struggling to get to the vaccination centres...
NEWS | Man suffers life changing injuries after brutal attack in Herefordshire
A man has suffered life changing injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Leominster. The occupants then got out of the car and assaulted the victim. From Hereford Cops: “Did you see a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Leominster on Saturday night (30...
NEWS | ‘Don’t ignore the signs’ – Warning after car gets stuck in flooded ford
Motorists are being warned not to ignore the signs at fords throughout the country after the occupants of a car had to be rescued after their vehicle got stuck in a flooded ford in Worcestershire. https://twitter.com/hwfiredroitwich/status/1455322618102484993?s=21
NEWS | Police appeal for help in finding missing teenager
Police are appealing for help in locating a missing teenager as there are concerns for her welfare. Jordana, aged 16, is believed to have travelled to the Gloucester or Forest of Dean area after leaving an address in Malvern last weekend. She was thought to be in the...
NEWS | From the declaration of a climate emergency in Herefordshire to actual action
On the 8th of March 2019 activists and campaigners, including many young people of Herefordshire, put pressure on elected politicians and marched on the Shire Hall demanding the council declare a climate emergency and act on climate and ecological...
NEWS | Power tools, push bikes and children’s toys stolen in burglary last week
Power tools, push bikes and children's toys were stolen in a burglary in south Herefordshire last week, West Mercia Police have confirmed this afternoon. From West Mercia Police: Incident ref: 00079 I 27102021 A burglary has taken place at a property on the Old...