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...
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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...
NEWS | Hundreds set to join climate change vigil in Hereford city centre
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...
BREAKING | Fourth person dies following incident on river last weekend as police arrest woman on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter
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...
UK NEWS | Supermarket chains announce their plans to reduce carbon footprint
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...
NEWS | Incident involving fireworks on Commercial Road in Hereford
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...
NEWS | Police issue appeal after concerns over anti social behaviour in school grounds
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...
NEWS | Collision has blocked a busy route in Herefordshire this evening
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.
NEWS | A section of the A49 (Dinmore Hill) will be closed overnight for one night next week – FULL DETAILS
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....
NEWS | Police Officer dismissed following gross misconduct hearing
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...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after attempted break in at a property in Herefordshire
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...
NEWS | Asda rolls out ‘Quieter Hour’ and trains colleagues to better serve customers with additional needs
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...