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...
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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...
NEWS | Risk of flooding as heavy rain and strong winds move in from the west
There is a low risk of flooding in Herefordshire, according to the Environment Agency, with a higher risk further west across Wales as heavy rain and strong winds move in from the west today. Torrential rain and flooding has already occurred in Cumbria, with some...
UK NEWS | One million households potentially hit by ‘brushing’ scams as sellers game Amazon Marketplace, Which? finds
More than one million households in the UK could have been victims of the scam known as ‘brushing’, having received mystery Amazon parcels, as sellers use dubious tactics in a bid to game their way to the top of the Amazon Marketplace rankings, Which? research has...
UK NEWS | Extinction Rebellion protesters block oil refinery and climb two 50ft oil silos
Extinction Rebellion protesters have blocked a Hampshire oil refinery and climbed two 50ft oil silos this morning. https://twitter.com/XRebellionUK/status/1453627976583716866?s=20 They are protesting against plans to expand the plant that is already the largest in the...
UK NEWS | A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with rape
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with rape. PC Adam Zaman, 28, who is based on the East Area Command Unit, was charged by the City of London Police on Wednesday, 27 October. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’...
NEWS | Police issue CCTV appeal following incident in Hereford
Officers have released a CCTV image of a person they wish to speak to in connection with a report of a vehicle crime in Hereford. During the early hours of Thursday 16 September a vehicle was broken into on Crossways in the Holmer area of Hereford. A number of items...
NEWS | Man jailed for sexual offences against a child in Herefordshire
A man has been jailed for sexual offences against a child in South Herefordshire. Ricky Powis, 42, of Three Crosses Road, Ross-on-Wye, was sentenced to six years in prison at Worcester Crown Court on Friday 22 October. He was also given a sexual harm prevention order....
NEWS | COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available for 12-15 year olds this half term
Covid-19 vaccinations for 12-15 year olds are now available at local vaccination centres across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. To date, Covid-19 vaccinations for young people aged 12-15 have been mostly delivered in schools, however parents and guardians now have...
NEWS | Local community comes together following the death of three month old Ella
Family and friends have rallied round to support the parents of Ella, a three month old baby who tragically passed away suddenly at the weekend. Ella’s Story: “This is Ella. Ella was born on the 06/07/21. “Ella was diagnosed at her 20 week scan with 4 major heart...