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NEWS | People in Wales will need NHS COVID Pass to enter nightclubs and attend events from next month
The measure is being introduced to help control the spread of coronavirus – cases are currently very high in Wales but the alert level will remain at zero for the next 3 weeks. Announcing the outcome of the latest 3-week review of the coronavirus regulations, the...
NEWS | Plans for a new supermarket in Hereford move to next stage
Plans for a new supermarket in Hereford have moved to the next stage. The Food Warehouse by Iceland plans to open at the Salmon Retail Park in Hereford, in the unit previously occupied by Oak Furniture Land. With planning permission for the store already approved, the...
BREAKING | Police arrest more than 20 as climate protesters block section of M25 for third time this week
Police in Surrey have confirmed that more than 20 protesters have been arrested after they blocked parts of the motorway network for the third time this week. The initial statement from Surrey Police said: “We were made aware of protesters at junction 9 of the M25...
MUSIC | New track from Hereford musician distance over time hits the BBC
A new track from distance over time has just been released and then immediately picked up and played on BBC Introducing, making it the sixth track distance over time trackto be played by the BBC in just 12...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rate continues to rise in Herefordshire but hospital numbers remain steady
Latest data released by NHS England indicates that despite Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection continuing to rise, the number of people with COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire remains relatively steady. Data released by NHS England shows that as of 14th September, a...
NEWS | Yeomans forced to cancel thirty bus services today due to staff shortages – MORE DETAILS
Due to staff shortages at Yeomans Travel, the following journeys will unfortunately not be operating today Friday 17 Sept: 71 07:30 Credenhill to Hereford 492 07:45 Leominster to Hereford 78A 08:05 City - Putson - City 71 08:45 City - Credenhill 492 08:45 Hereford to...
NEWS | Major roadworks set to cause delays on busy route in Herefordshire until end of January – MORE DETAILS
Major roadworks are set to cause significant delays on a busy route in Herefordshire. Highways England have confirmed that work will take place on the A40 near Ross-on-Wye from 27th September 2021, until 21st January 2022. More Details When will the work take place:...
NEWS | Police appeal after reports of a burglary at a property in a small village
Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for information following reports of a burglary at a property in Clyro. The incident occurred overnight (15th/16th September) and officers believe that access was possibly gained via the A438 through the village. Anyone with any...
SKITTLES | Hereford & District Skittle League set to return for first time in 18 months
The Hereford & District Skittle League is set to return for the first time in 18 months, after being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been a few changes due to a number of teams dropping out, but it will return on 24th September with four...
NEWS | Leominster Police have been hosting and supporting Fire Service’s Dying2Drive initiative all this week
Officers from Leominster Police have been hosting and supporting Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s Dying2Drive initiative all this week. Last year the sessions were delivered virtually due to Covid restrictions however Leominster was proud this year...
NEWS | Ofsted Report praises ‘Considerable Improvement’ at Hereford School and lifts school out of special measures
An Ofsted inspection carried out at the end of June this year has resulted in a Hereford school being taken out of special measures and being graded as outstanding in one area – personal development - and good in both itsbehaviour and...
NEWS | New click and collect library service for Bromyard
Bromyard residents will be able to use a new click and collect library service from next week. The library is currently closed due to the ongoing repair works at the Bromyard Centre, but Herefordshire Council has been working with Bromyard Town Council to organise a...
NEWS | Powys holiday resort BANS all people who have received COVID-19 vaccine
A Powys holiday resort has taken the controversial decision to BAN all guests that have received a COVID-19 vaccine. 'Blaeneinion is an idyllic and secluded conservation project set in 75 acres of land at the head of the Artists Valley, near Machynlleth in West...
NEWS | A number of bus services in Herefordshire are cancelled today due to staff shortages – FULL LIST
Due to staff shortages at Yeomans Travel, the following bus journeys will not be operating today: 501 10:00 Leominster to Hereford 501 11:00 Hereford to Leominster 76 11:35 City - Bartonsham circular 74 12:15 City - Newton Farm circular 88A 12:45 City - Putson...
NEWS | Planning application submitted for huge digital advertising unit on Edgar Street
A planning application has been submitted by Alight Media Ltd to install a digital advertising unit on Edgar Street in Hereford. The advertising unit would be located in the car park of the former Heart of Oak pub and is the second such planning application to be...
UK NEWS | UK, US And Australia launch new security partnership
A landmark defence and security partnership has been agreed by the leaders of the UK, the United States and Australia today which will protect and defend our shared interests in the Indo-Pacific. Under the ‘AUKUS’ alliance, we will enhance the development of joint...
NEWS | Survey reveals patients’ satisfaction with emergency care at Hereford County Hospital
Patients visiting the Emergency Department at Hereford County Hospital have given it a resounding vote of confidence in an independent survey. The National Urgent and Emergency Care Survey 2020 was carried out by Patient Perspective on behalf of the Care Quality...
NEWS | Sunderlands announce the promotion of four new associates
Sunderlands Associate Announcement Sunderlands are delighted to announce the promotion of Will Lloyd (Estate Agent, Hereford), Katie Bufton (Rural Chartered Surveyor, Hereford), James Dillon (Commercial Chartered Surveyor, Hereford) and Harry Aldrich-Blake (Estate...
NEWS | Herefordshire Primary School ‘closed due to COVID-19 infections’
Herefordshire Council is this afternoon reporting that Almeley Primary School will remain closed until further notice due to COVID-19 infections. An update on the Herefordshire Council School Closures page says: