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,...
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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...
VIDEO | See the new SmartTag scheme in action and how it will help to reduce disorder in Hereford
A SmartTag system has been launched at bars and clubs in Hereford to help to act as a deterrent to limit nighttime disorder in the city centre. The launch event took place yesterday evening at Saxtys on Widemarsh Street. Door staff will be equipped with the liquid...
NEWS | Police arrest a man after stabbing incident in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers have arrested a man following a stabbing incident near Hereford city centre. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: A 24-year-old man has been arrested after a 28-year-old man was found with a stab wound in Hereford....
NEWS | SmartTag system launched in Hereford to help tackle disorder at pubs and clubs
A SmartTag system has been launched at bars and clubs in Hereford to help to act as a deterrent to limit nighttime disorder in the city centre. The launch event took place this evening at Saxtys on Widemarsh Street. Door staff will be equipped with the liquid spray,...
NEWS | Police discover two bodies at a property in Worcestershire
Shortly after 4.30pm yesterday (Thursday 28 October) officers received a report concerned for the welfare of a person at a property in Hawthorn Road, Redditch. Officers and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene and sadly two people had died.  The...
NEWS | Police issue appeal after man suffers stab wound during incident in Hereford
A 24-year-old man has been arrested after a 28-year-old man was found with a stab wound in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: "Shortly after 6pm on 21 October officers attended an address in St James Terrace, Hereford after a...
NEWS | River Wye set to peak at level higher than earlier predicted in Hereford this evening
The River Wye is set to peak at a level slightly higher than was originally predicted in Hereford this evening. Riverside paths are likely to flood from 5pm onwards and the Bishops Meadows could flood for a short time. From the Environment Agency: “River levels have...
NEWS | Hopes that popular fireworks show will get go-ahead from Herefordshire Council
There is optimism this afternoon that a popular community fireworks show will get the go-ahead from the Herefordshire Council Safety Advisory Group when they meet next week. The fireworks at Tupsley Quarry are organised by the Central Tupsley Community Group and local...
WHAT’S ON? | Miriam Margolyes brings added sparkle to Hay Christmas lights switch-on
BAFTA-winning actor and national treasure Miriam Margolyes will switch on Hay-on-Wye’s Christmas lights as part of her Hay Festival Winter Weekend appearance on Friday 26 November. The free switch-on event will take place between 5pm and 7pm in The Cheese Market,...
NEWS | Brave victims speak out as their rapist and abuser is sent to prison for 25-years
Five survivors have "finally seen justice served" after a sex offender who raped and abused under-age girls was sent to prison for a total of 25 years. On Wednesday (27 October), 54-year-old Timothy Fawlk of Park End Road, Gloucester, was found guilty at Cirencester...