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BREAKING | Man charged with the murder of Sabina Nessa
A man has been charged with the murder of 28-year-old Sabina Nessa in Kidbrooke, south-east London on Friday, 17 September. Koci Selamaj, 36 (04.05.85) of Terminus Road, Eastbourne was charged on Monday, 27 September. He will appear at Willesden Magistrates’...
SKITTLES | Tattibogoes hit 402 as skittles returns in Hereford after 18 month break
The Tattibogoes hit 402 as The Hereford & District Skittle League returned on Friday evening, providing a much needed boost to local pubs and clubs, as well as a social boost for the players that enjoy playing. Your Herefordshire will be posting the results...
NEWS | 212 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire with South Wye having one of the highest infection rates in UK
Latest data released by Public Health England has confirmed that 212 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Herefordshire, with a sharp increase in the South Wye area of Hereford. COVID-19 infection rates are described as 'very high' in the following areas of the...
NEWS | Extra safety measures to be reintroduced at a high school in Herefordshire due to rising COVID-19 cases
Extra safety measures are going to be reintroduced at a high school in Herefordshire due to concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in the local area. A letter sent to parents of students at John Kyrle High School in Ross-on-Wye said that extra safety measures would come...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council makes offer to resettle 56 Afghan refugees by Christmas
Herefordshire Council have confirmed that they have made an offer to the Home Office to resettle 56 Afghan refugees by Christmas 2021. A spokesperson for Herefordshire Council told Your Herefordshire: "In June 2020, Herefordshire Council made a commitment to resettle...
UK NEWS | 50mph schemes successful in driving down air pollution in Wales but warning issued
From 4 October, motorists exceeding the 50mph speed limits on some of the most polluted roads in Wales could receive a letter or fine through their doors, the Welsh Government has warned. The decision to introduce environmental speed limits to improve air quality...
BUSINESS | Hereford Pedicargo launches new glass recycling project
A Herefordshire company is using pedal power to launch a new glass recycling scheme for the city – with help from a grants programme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. Will Vaughan and Caroline Cattle. Hereford Pedicargo will use its fleet of...
NEWS | thePoint4 gym in Hereford will close early today due to staff shortages – MORE DETAILS
Update from thePoint4 gym in Hereford: "Unfortunately, due to staffing shortages, thePoint4 will be forced to close early to the public today. This is a result of staff isolating due to Covid, being unwell with other illnesses, or general unavailability. "Our morning...
NEWS | City of Hereford Rotary Club’s Duck Race raises nearly £13,000 for local and international charities
CITY of Hereford Rotary Club have boosted their capability to helplocal, national and international charities after their most successfulduck race ever. This year’s event, which was held earlier this month, produced proceedsapproaching £13,000. “We are very grateful...
UK NEWS | Arrests made as M25 blocked by climate protesters this morning
This morning 52 people that have been involved in Insulate Britain’s two weeks of motorway protests blocked the M25 in breach of the injunction granted by the High Court last Tuesday.[1] According to the injunction granted to National Highways Ltd, those involved “may...
REGIONAL NEWS | Ambulance windscreen damaged by object thrown at it while on blue light journey
An ambulance has been damaged and a patient forced to wait fo a response after an object was thrown at the emergency vehicle as it travelled on blue lights. The ambulance, which is based at Erdington Hub, was travelling on World zends Road in Handsworth at around...
UK NEWS | Up to 5,500 poultry workers allowed to travel to UK to help deliver Christmas dinners
The number of temporary poultry workers permitted to travel to and work in the UK will increase in time for Christmas, the government has announced today (Sunday 26 September). Up to 5,500 poultry workers will be able to work in the UK ahead of Christmas 2021. This...
NEWS | Enjoyed the sunshine? Well you may need your coat and an umbrella this coming week
Enjoyed the nice weather? Sorry, but things are about to change, significantly! Rain is on the way and we do need it, you only have to look at how low our local rivers, particularly the Wye, are currently. Here's what to expect this coming week with a forecast from...
NEWS | 185 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Herefordshire as infection rates sharply rise – MORE DETAILS
Approximately 1 in 30 children aged 10-14 years-old tested positive for COVID-19 in the seven day period ending 21st September, latest data released by Public Health England has revealed. The data shows that in the seven day period ending 21st September, the COVID-19...
NEWS | Police appeal after a female was injured in an incident in August
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a female sustained injuries during disorder in Ross-on-Wye during the early hours of Sunday 15th August 2021. https://twitter.com/rossonwyecops/status/1442100735148134410?s=21
GALLERY | Ten beautiful photos of Herefordshire that our readers have shared with us
Oh what a beautiful photo of Weobley to start us off. Credit - Tom Pennington. Next up is looking towards Credenhill from Huntington Lane. Thanks to Peter C. Davies for sharing. Next up is another from Tom Pennington. A stunning sunrise photo. Ade Radnor with a...
NEWS | Overnight road closures on busy route in Herefordshire to commence from tomorrow
Overnight road closures on a busy route in Herefordshire will come into force from tomorrow (Monday 27th September) Highways England have confirmed that work will commence on the A40, from the A4137 junction near Symonds Yat, to the Wilton Roundabout at Ross-on-Wye...
NEWS | Hereford parent in appeal to help fund medication for her poorly baby
Sophie Cowling gave her birth to her daughter Eva in 2020 almost one year ago at Hereford Hospital. Soon after Eva was born, she became incredibly thin and was hospitalised for much of the first three months of her life with “failure to thrive”. After months of...
NEWS | Herefordshire based company are finalists for Data Centre Cooling innovation of the year award
Herefordshire based company FläktGroup formally DENCO® are finalists for Data Centre Cooling innovation of the year, all the design, R&D and testing of this product was conducted at their HQ in Moreton Business Park. Testing was completed in the R&D chamber,...