Essex Police said: We have acted quickly to make arrests and minimise disruption on the #M25 this morning, Friday 29 October. We were called around 8am this morning with reports that a number of people had been seen walking into the traffic to block both carriageways...
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NEWS | River levels rise on the Wye in Powys and Herefordshire following heavy overnight rain
River levels are continuing to rise on the River Wye in Powys (Wales) and Herefordshire this morning following heavy overnight rain. Levels at 9.30am are as follows: Builth Wells - 3.31 metres Glasbury - 2.76 metres Hay-on-Wye - 2.22 metres Hereford - 1.95 metres The...
NEWS | Herefordshire school receives ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating
A primary school in Herefordshire has received an 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted following a recent visit. St Francis Xavier's Primary School in Hereford received the outstanding rating following a visit on 22nd and 23rd September. It is an improvement on the 'Good'...
NEWS | Drakeford warns that further restrictions could come into force in Wales if cases continue to rise – MORE DETAILS
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has warned that further restrictions could be needed in Wales if cases continue to rise. It comes as the Welsh Government reintroduced a small number of restrictions on Thursday evening following a sharp increase in cases over...
NEWS | Flood Alert issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire following heavy rain
A flood alert has been issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire, following heavy rain overnight. The Environment Agency has released the following: "River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding...
NEWS | Number of patients with COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire has risen
The number of patients with COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire (Wye Valley NHS Trust) has risen, data released by NHS England has confirmed. Latest data shows that on the 26th October, a total of 26 patients had COVID-19 at Hereford County Hospital (Wye Valley NHS...
NEWS | Two people treated by paramedics after car hits barrier in Herefordshire
Two people were treated by paramedics overnight after the car they were travelling in was involved in a collision with the central reservation on the M50 in Herefordshire. The incident occurred between Junction 2 (Ledbury) and Junction 3 (Newent) at approximately...
NEWS | Major route in Herefordshire closed due to collision
A major route in Herefordshire is closed tonight due to a collision. Highways England have confirmed that the M50 is currently closed between Junction 2 (Ledbury) and Junction 3 (Newent) due to a collision. This is only affecting the westbound side of the motorway....
FLOODING | Flood Alert issued on the River Wye in Powys – FULL DETAILS
A flood alert has been issued on the River Wye in Powys this evening, with torrential rain causing a significant rise in river levels in places such as Builth Wells and Glasbury. National Resources Wales said: "This message will be updated on Floodline and on our...
BREAKING | Tighter COVID-19 measures to come into force in Wales due to sharp rise in new cases
Rates of coronavirus in Wales are currently the highest in the UK. The First Minister will say Wales is facing a serious situation and that unless rates begin to fall over the next three weeks, Ministers will have to consider reintroducing some restrictions at the...
NEWS | Heroics of fire crews saved horse from deep water in Herefordshire today
The heroics of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Bromyard and Ross-on-Wye saved a horse in deep water earlier today. A spokesperson for Bromyard Fire Station said: "WFR (water first responder) crew from Ross on Wye and Large Animal Rescue...
NEWS | Male recalled to prison and also charged with spitting at an officer after being caught this morning
A male is heading back to prison after being caught by police earlier today. The Local Policing Priority Team were tasked by South Worcestershire Cops to locate a high risk male who had been recalled to prison. Police, alongside specialist police dogs, entered a...
NEWS | Tributes paid to 22-year-old man who died in collision last weekend
The family of 22-year-old Max Riley Berry, who passed away following a fatal collision on the A417 last Saturday (23 October), have issued the below tribute: "Max grew up in Lancashire with his family, where he developed his love of horses, and first came to the...
NEWS | A fallen tree is blocking a main route in Herefordshire this evening
A fallen tree is currently blocking the B4399 (Holme Lacy Road), just before you enter Holme Lacy village (Hereford side of the village) West Mercia Police are currently on the scene and the road has been closed. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route until...
NEWS | A Leominster woman has been handed a 2 year Criminal Behaviour Order
A Leominster woman has been handed a 2 year Criminal Behaviour Order which was granted by Worcester Crown Court 0n Tuesday 26 October. On Tuesday 26 October at Worcester Crown Court. Charlotte Walker who is 23 years old was issued...
NEWS | Eggcellent! McDonald’s films advert on Herefordshire farm
The secret is finally out, McDonald's have been busy filming a new advert on a farm in Herefordshire and it's just the tip of the iceberg in displaying what this fantastic farm has to offer! You can find vending machines at The Egg Hut in Bredenbury near Bromyard with...
NEWS | Police remind motorists to take extra care on rural roads in Herefordshire after three fatal collisions
West Mercia Police and partner agencies are reminding all road users to take extra care on rural roads in Herefordshire this autumn and are asking motorists to be patient around agricultural vehicles during this important season as harvest continues. Agriculture...
NEWS | Average speed cameras in place to improve road safety on A449 in Worcestershire
Work is now complete on the installation of average speed cameras along the 50mph stretch of the A449 Hartlebury – Ombersley, Worcestershire to reduce speeds, improve safety and reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured. Cameras are now in place and...
NEWS | Emergency services respond to serious collision in Herefordshire
Emergency services were called to a serious collision between two vehicles on the Bromyard to Malvern road yesterday evening. Fortunately there were no injuries, despite a nasty collision. A post on the Bromyard Fire Station Facebook page said: "Crew out this evening...
NEWS | Police confirm that a man was found dead at a property in Leominster yesterday
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a man was found dead at a property in Leominster yesterday. Local residents reported a significant amount of police activity on Wigmore Street early yesterday afternoon. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your...