Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a man who is wanted in connection with several recent offences. Officers want to speak to 31-year-old Shane Walsh in connection with offences which include aggravated taking of vehicles without consent, assaults, including...
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NEWS | Further spells of torrential rain could cause flooding in Herefordshire today.
The Met Office is warning that further spells of heavy rain could cause flooding in Herefordshire and other parts of England and Wales today. Parts of Herefordshire have seen localised flooding overnight, with Lower Bullingham Lane closed. Excess water has also caused...
FEATURED | A fabulous property that’s on the market in a popular Herefordshire village location
Whether you're looking at downsizing or buying your first home, this property could be perfect for you! You step into the property to an entrance hall having a useful downstairs toilet and door which opens into the fantastic open-plan living, kitchen and dining...
NEWS | A fallen tree is blocking a route in Hereford this morningÂ
A fallen tree is blocking a route in Hereford this morning. The fallen tree is completely blocking Bullingham Lane in the South Wye area of the city. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route. There are also delays on the A49 near Asda roundabout, due to...
NEWS | Temporary traffic lights set to cause delays on the A49 in Hereford from later today
Google Street View - Image Date - September 2023 National Grid roadworks are set to cause delays on the A49 in Hereford this December. The work will take place on the Starting Gate roundabout, where the A49 meets the A4103 (Roman Road) in the Holmer area of the city....
BREAKING | Asda Roundabout in Hereford partially closed due to flooding this morningÂ
Asda Roundabout in Hereford is partially closed due to flooding this morning. A section of the road near Belmont Road is partially closed with one lane blocked and closed off by Police. West Mercia Police are in attendance. Motorists are asked to use an alternative...
NEWS | Police responding to an incident on Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford this morning
Emergency services are responding to an incident on Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford this morning. A collision has occurred on the bridge, and one lane is partially blocked. The incident is understood to involve a motorcyclist. West Mercia Police and West Midlands...
NEWS | Rescue teams work hard in icy and snowy conditions to attend a collision and also help to rescue a dog that had got stuckÂ
The icy and snowy weather over recent days has meant that the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team have been very busy. They’ve attended a number of call outs, including a dog rescue, and also assisting Police and Ambulance crews that struggled to reach a collision in the...
FEATURED | The Hereford Independent lifestyle store that has plenty of fantastic gifts available this ChristmasÂ
Hereford is full of fantastic independent retailers, and Lunaria Lifestyle is no different! Lunaria is an independent lifestyle store based in Herefordshire. All of their treasured pieces are carefully chosen from around the world. An earthy palette with...
NEWS | Home Bargains confirms that its store in Hereford will close for three days over the festive period to allow families to spend time togetherÂ
Home Bargains has confirmed that it’s store in Hereford will close for three days over the Christmas and New Year period to allow families to spend time together. The store will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day! The store in Hereford revealed...
NEWS | Met Office issues TWO weather warnings for Herefordshire with flooding, torrential rain, sleet, hill snow and ice all in the forecast
The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for Herefordshire this morning, with torrential rain a hazard as we head into Monday. Spells of rain, with some sleet and snow possible over the highest ground, will spread in overnight on Sunday and into Monday. Parts of...
NEWS | Temporary traffic lights set to cause delays on the A49 in Hereford from tomorrow
Google Street View - Image Date - September 2023 National Grid roadworks are set to cause delays on the A49 in Hereford this December. The work will take place on the Starting Gate roundabout, where the A49 meets the A4103 (Roman Road) in the Holmer area of the city....
NEWS | Met Office issues snow warning for parts of Herefordshire with sleet and snow likely overnight and into SundayÂ
The Met Office has issued a warning for snow across parts of Herefordshire overnight tonight and into Sunday. The Met Office warning says: “Areas of rain, sleet, and away from immediate coastal areas, snow, are expected to push north and east across the area later...
NEWS | West Mercia Search and Rescue Teams are searching for a vulnerable missing person alongside police
West Mercia Search and Rescue Teams are searching for a vulnerable missing person alongside West Mercia Police. West Mercia Search and Rescue Team are searching for a vulnerable missing person in the Stourport area of Worcestershire this morning. The search has now...
NEWS | Green MP candidate for North Herefordshire backs local sustainable businesses on Small Business Saturday
Ellie Chowns, Green MP candidate for North Herefordshire, is backing local sustainable businesses on Small Business Saturday (2ndDecember): “I’ve been visiting the small businesses at the heart of our Herefordshire economy, and I know how important they are to local...
FEATURED | A new flower shop will be opening its doors in Hereford city centre this morningÂ
A brand new flower shop will be opening its doors in Hereford city centre this morning. Hereford Flower Market will be opening its doors on Church Street at around 8am this morning, with an official opening next Saturday. The store will be full of fresh flowers and...
UK NEWS | Life sentence for a man who stole delivery van and killed man by dragging him more than 700 metres down a street at speeds of 47mph
Christopher El Gifari has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 32 years. He was also sentenced to 10 years for robbery, which will be served concurrently. The 32-year-old was found guilty of the murder and robbery of Mark Lang following a trial at...
NEWS | Police have an important message for anyone attending the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre this weekend
The Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre is back from today until 3 December and we want you to stay safe. With large crowds come opportunities for pick pocketers and bogus charity workers, so being aware makes you less likely to fall victim to crime. Officers from...
NEWS | A dangerous sex offender has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison after being found guilty of numerous offences
A dangerous sex offender has been sentenced to more than 20 years. Adam Essex, aged 41 years from Droitwich, was handed the 26-year sentence at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday (28 November). He had previously been found guilty of eight serious sexual offences...
NEWS | Hereford Scout Post starts collections from tomorrow – find collection, delivery information and prices for Christmas 2023Â here!
Hereford Scout Post is back for 2023. Scout Post is a scheme that has run in Hereford since the 1980s and offers members of the public an affordable alternative for posting their Christmas cards within Hereford. Groups from across the city work together to...