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Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that a woman has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter as part of the investigation into the deaths of four people who died after getting into difficulty on the River Cleddau in South Wales last weekend. A...
A road in Herefordshire is set to be closed for 33 days from next week, for Full Fibre work to take place, Balfour Beatty (Hereford Highways) has confirmed. Ivington Road in Leominster, will be closed from 11th November for 33 days, with a small section of the road...
Latest data released by Public Health England indicates that one area of Hereford is continuing to record a 'very high' COVID-19 infection rate. Cases across Herefordshire are rising once again, with 886 cases recorded in the seven day period ending 31st October. This...
Hundreds are expected to take part in a climate change vigil in Hereford later today, joining millions across the world in a global day of action. Greta Thunberg will address crowds in Glasgow, where the COP26 Climate conference is taking place. In Hereford, hundreds...
Dyfed-Powys Police have tonight issued an update in relation to the incident on the Cleddau river in South Wales last weekend. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Following the incident on the Cleddau River in Haverfordwest on Saturday, October 30, we can...
Supermarket chains in the United Kingdom have been responding to COP26 by announcing their own plan to reduce their carbon footprint over the coming years. This is what Waitrose are planning to do: The John Lewis Partnership has joined a leading group of businesses...
The dangers of Bonfire Night have been all to evident in Hereford this evening with a number of stray fireworks landing on Commercial Road and one hitting the top of the Franklin Barnes building. Police officers are in the area but one of the stray fireworks landed in...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after concerns were raised about anti social behaviour within a school grounds in Herefordshire. From West Mercia Police: St Mary's School in Credenhill have been in touch with us to report that people have been getting on to...
A collision has blocked a busy route in Herefordshire this evening. Emergency services are currently in attendance at a collision in Sutton St Nicholas, where a car is reported to have overturned. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route. More soon.
National Highways have confirmed that a lane closure will be in place on the A49 (Southbound) at Hope-under-Dinmore next Friday (12th November) overnight into Saturday (13th November) from 9pm to 6am. Access for residents and emergency services only....
A West Mercia Police officer has been dismissed without notice for gross misconduct. Today (Friday 5 November) an accelerated misconduct hearing chaired by Chief Constable Pippa Mills upheld an allegation against PC Jonathan Griffith who was based in South...
From West Mercia Police: Good afternoon, Yesterday (Thursday 4th November) a vehicle and two males were involved in what we believe was an attempt to break in to a shed at a property in Cross Keys near Withington. The shed has unfortunately been broken in...
Asda has announced it has carried out extra training for over 85,000 colleagues to help better serve disabled customers through the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. To coincide with Purple Tuesday, Asda has also announced the rollout of it’s new ‘Quieter Hour’ in...
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is appealing for information after items were stolen from an emergency ambulance as the crew treated a patient. The theft took place in Tan-Y-Bryn, Rhymney, Caerphilly, between 11.55pm last Thursday 28 October and 1.00am on Friday 29...
Diesel prices continue to rise in Herefordshire and across the rest of the United Kingdom, with prices now above £1.50 per litre in some parts of Herefordshire. Prices have continued to rise over recent months, with petrol and diesel recently reaching an all time high...
Guilty plea after Herefordshire Council enforcement officers investigate fly tipping in the countryside Nicola Sheehan pleaded guilty to a breach of the Environmental Protection Act at a hearing held at Hereford Magistrates Court in October. Sheehan was fined £120 and...
Charlotte Hawkins presents Classic FM’s Pet Classics – a show dedicated to keeping you and your pet relaxed during fireworks season. Join Classic FM for two special programmes from 6pm to 10pm on Friday 5 November and Saturday 6 November, when firework season is...
It's almost time! The Amazing Asia Indian and Thai Buffet Restaurant will open its doors for the first time on Monday, with special guests such as the Mayor of Hereford attending. With over 15 years experience, the owners are now introducing a Thai & Indian Buffet...
A man was arrested on Wednesday evening on suspicion of public order offences and sending malicious communications. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Around 10pm on Wednesday (3 November) officers received a report concerned for the safety of a man in...
Ledbury Town Council has issued a warning over a concern for safety of a historic 17th century listed building after youths were seen climbing up beams to jump off the side of the building. A spokesperson for Ledbury Town Council said: "Ledbury Town Council feel it...