The decision on whether a Specialist Sixth Form School will remain open, or whether students will have to travel several miles to access further education, is set to be made soon. Parents were left outraged by plans to close Westfield Specialist School’s Sixth Form in...
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NEWS | Planning application submitted for two storey health hub in Herefordshire market town
A planning application has been submitted, for the construction of a brand new two storey health hub on the outskirts of a Herefordshire market town. The plans include an application for the erection of a two storey health hub (Use Class E) including an integrated...
NEWS | Man arrested after woman has car stolen at knifepoint at supermarket in Gloucestershire
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident where a woman's car was stolen in Gloucester last night, Friday 5 November. At around 7.40pm police received a report that a man had approached a woman and asked her to hand over her car keys. He threatened her...
NEWS | Series of burglaries near Herefordshire border on Bonfire Night
There were four burglaries reported in Forest of Dean last night, Friday 5 November, where unknown offenders entered and searched people's homes while they were out. Two incidents took place in the Lydney area, with a further two in Cinderford, and police are...
NEWS | Police in Herefordshire investigate theft of a trailer
Police in Herefordshire are this evening investigating the theft of a trailer from a village. From West Mercia Police: “We are investigating a theft of an Ifor Williams Trailer which occurred in Wellington, in Herefordshire. “The theft occurred between Friday 5th and...
NEWS | Have you seen missing teenager Tristan who’s missing from Herefordshire?
From West Mercia Police: 14-year-old Tristan is missing and we’re growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. He was last seen this morning (Sunday 7 November) at just after 11am in Swallow Road, Ross-on-Wye. He is described as having short brown hair and brown...
NEWS | Vehicle seized by police in Herefordshire this evening
West Mercia Police officers have seized a vehicle in the Leominster area this evening. Officers reported that the driver had no insurance. https://twitter.com/leominstercops/status/1457404256475131908?s=21
NEWS | Health Secretary urges people to get COVID-19 boosters as Prime Minister confirms 10 million people have received third dose
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has called for the UK to come together to help vaccinate those most vulnerable to COVID-19 with booster jabs. He called on families and friends to support elderly loved ones and those most at risk of the virus to get their...
NEWS | There is one area of Hereford where just 69% of people have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
Latest data from Public Health England shows that there is a wide variation in vaccination uptake depending on which area of the county you live in. Latest data released shows that uptake of COVID-19 vaccines overall in Herefordshire is fairly high, but that some...
NEWS | Sharp rise in COVID-19 infection rates in Bromyard area – CHECK YOUR AREA
There has been a sharp rise in COVID-19 infection rates in the Bromyard area over recent days. Latest data released from Public Health England shows that COVID-19 infection rates in the Bromyard & Bishop's Frome area increased sharply in the seven day period...
GALLERY | Hundreds of climate protesters take to the streets of Hereford
Over 200 people gathered in Hereford High Town today to join campaigners around the world calling for climate justice in the COP26 negotiations. The event at noon was organised by Hereford Friends of the Earth alongside Extinction Rebellion as part of the Cop26...
NEWS | Police issue appeal after windows smashed and pumpkins thrown at a door at properties in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers have issued an appeal after windows were smashed at a property and pumpkins were thrown at a door at a property in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Two properties near to Longworth Lane, Hereford have had items...
NEWS | Climate campaigners hold Hereford vigil alongside COP26
Over 200 people gathered in Hereford High Town today to join campaigners around the world calling for climate justice in the COP26 negotiations. The event at noon was organised by Hereford Friends of the Earth alongside Extinction Rebellion as part of the Cop26...
NEWS | Delays heading into Hereford today due to temporary traffic lights
There are delays heading into Hereford this morning due to temporary traffic lights. The temporary traffic lights on Holmer Road are causing delays on the A49 in Hereford. The lights are close to the junction with Grandstand Road near Widemarsh Common. Please allow...
NEWS | Police issue dispersal notice in market town following reports of anti social behaviour
West Mercia Police officers in Ledbury took the decision to issue a dispersal notice in Ledbury yesterday evening, following anti social behaviour at The Rec. https://twitter.com/LedburyCops/status/1456744957444825093?s=20
NEWS | Restrictions lifted and the new owners of The Orange Tree can’t wait to welcome you!
Restrictions have been lifted (you know the ones!), well if you don’t, where have you been hiding? The new owners of The Orange Tree in Hereford can’t wait to welcome you! A post on the pubs new Facebook page said: “Welcome to the new Orange Tree page! As a some of...
NEWS | Church in Herefordshire brings back COVID-19 measures as cases rise once again in the county
A church in Herefordshire has confirmed that it will be reintroducing COVID-19 measures this weekend, with cases once again on the rise in the county. St Mary's Church in Little Birch announced the following on their Facebook page: "WE'RE BRINGING BACK COVID MEASURES...
NEWS | Police name fourth person to die in incident on River Cleddau last weekend plus confirm that arrest has been made
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...
NEWS | A road in Herefordshire is set to be closed for 33 days due for broadband work to take place
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...
NEWS | One area of Hereford continues to record ‘very high’ COVID-19 infection rates
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...