A number of people are believed to be injured this evening following a train crash near Salisbury. Wiltshire Police said: "We are currently at the scene of a train crash involving two trains between Andover and Salisbury. "We are responding with the fire and ambulance...
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BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services called to train crash in Wiltshire
Emergency services have been called to a train crash in Wiltshire this evening. From Wiltshire Police: We are currently at the scene of a train crash involving two trains between Andover and Salisbury. We are responding with the fire and ambulance service at the site...
NEWS | Hereford Pharmacy moves to Station Medical Centre and will be open seven days a week
Hereford Pharmacy has moved from King Street in Hereford, to its new location at Station Medical Centre, on the City Link Road. A notice on the door of the now empty King Street unit says: "To serve you better with even more space, beginning 18th October, the new...
NEWS | Tributes pour in following death of one of life’s unique characters
Tributes have been pouring in following the announcement that Paul O’Dwyer was one of the victims in the paddleboarding incident in Haverfordwest yesterday. Vitality Health & Fitness posted on Facebook saying: It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we...
NEWS | Risk of flooding in Herefordshire this evening has reduced with Wye expected to peak at level lower than yesterday
The risk of flooding in Herefordshire this evening has reduced significantly, with the Environment Agency downgrading the predicted peak levels on the River Wye. The previous update that was issued earlier this morning indicated that the Wye could peak in Hereford at...
FLASHBACK | Hereford United 1-0 Wrexham
Played at Edgar Street on the 18th November 2001, the game was shown live on BBC1 to a Sunday lunchtime audience. Gary Lineker, Garth Crooks, Mark Lawrenson and Alan Hansen were the presentation team. Hereford were in the Nationwide Conference (Now National League)...
NEWS | Man who died in Haverfordwest incident took part in charity event on the River Wye in Herefordshire last week
A man who has been named locally in Wales as Paul O’Dwyer had taken part in a charity event that went through Herefordshire on 22nd/23rd October. Paul O'Dwyer from Port Talbot set off with two others on a 100 mile stand up paddleboard challenge on the River Wye, from...
NEWS | The latest on the flooding situation in Herefordshire
Here is the latest on the flooding situation in Herefordshire. Flood alert for River Arrow in Herefordshire River levels are rising at the Titley Mill river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected by noon on 31/10/2021. We...
BREAKING | Three people have died and one remains in hospital following tragic incident in South Wales
Update from Dyfed-Powys Police: THREE people have died and one remains in hospital following a multi-agency river rescue in Pembrokeshire yesterday. Dyfed-Powys Police received reports of people in distress in the Cleddau River in Haverfordwest shortly after 9am on...
NEWS | Pedestrian seriously injured following collision in Worcester
Officers are appealing for information after a collision in Worcester that left a women with serious injuries. Around 10.15pm yesterday (Saturday 30 October) officers received a report of a black Vauxhall Astra having collided with a pedestrian on The Tything,...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal after eggs were thrown at properties in a market town
From West Mercia Police: Following reports of eggs being thrown at properties, we have issued a number of anti-social behaviour warning letters out to parents of the young people involved and strong words of advice have also been given. We will continue to...
NEWS | NHS set to deliver COVID-19 jabs in hundreds more schools as students return to class this week
Hundreds more schools will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to 12-15-year olds this week when young people return to the classroom, as part of the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme. NHS teams will visit over 800 schools in the next week to offer children aged 12 to...
NEWS | Levels on the Wye in Herefordshire set to rise again with levels peaking later this evening in Hereford
River levels on the River Wye in Herefordshire are set to rise again throughout today, with a peak level of around 4 metres expected in Hereford later this evening. The Environment Agency said: “River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a...
UK NEWS | Two people are feared dead after a group of people got into distress in a river in South Wales
Two people are feared dead this morning after a group of people got into distress in a river in South Wales. Dyfed-Powys Police said: “A multi-agency search and rescue operation took place in Pembrokeshire earlier today (Saturday, October 30). “Police, fire,...
NEWS | Flood Alert issued on the River Lugg in Herefordshire – MORE DETAILS
A flood alert has been issued on the River Lugg (South of Leominster). The Environment Agency said: “River levels are rising at the Lugwardine river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. We expect flooding to affect Low...
NEWS | Credenhill home transformed into a Halloween display
Chloe Keene from Credenhill has decorated her home into a Halloween display, she tells us more. "In April 2020, my nan(Jenny) lost her battle with cancer. She was the strongest woman I know and she thought for nearly 7 years and it was always done with a smile on her...
NEWS | Fire crews rescue dog from under railway bridge in Leominster
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have rescued a dog from under a railway bridge in Leominster earlier today. https://twitter.com/hwfirecontrol/status/1454462059018588161?s=21
NEWS | Memorial match this evening to mark ten years since Herefordshire teenager died
A memorial match will take place this Saturday to remember a Herefordshire teenager who sadly died ten years ago. Marcus Powell, aged just 16 at the time of his death, died after being involved in a collision with a vehicle travelling on the road between Kingstone and...
NEWS | Busy route in Hereford blocked by a lorry
A busy route in Hereford is currently blocked, due to a delivery lorry being involved in a collision with a parked vehicle. From Hereford Cops: “Police are currently dealing with a highway incident at Kingsway, Hereford close to the junction with College Road. We are...
NEWS | Levels on the Wye in Hereford have peaked this morning and will peak at Ross-on-Wye shortly
Levels on the River Wye in Hereford peaked overnight with the river reaching nearly 4 metres at Old Bridge. A peak of 3.5 metres is expected at Ross-on-Wye in the next few hours. Some riverside paths were underwater for a sort period of time, but with levels now...