Kingstone High School in Herefordshire has closed temporarily due to a COVID-19 outbreak. A letter sent to parents stated that the school would remain closed until early October with students returning on Monday 4th October. Copy of letter sent to parents:...
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NEWS | Woman taken to hospital after fire at a property in Herefordshire
Emergency services were called to a fire at a property in Preston-on-Wye earlier today. On arrival, crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service discovered a fire the kitchen of a bungalow. One female casualty hospitalised with smoke inhalation....
NEWS | Fun, FREE, fitness is now on offer to everyone in academic Years 11-13 in Herefordshire
Fun, FREE, fitness is now on offer to everyone in academic Years 11-13 in Herefordshire A new, exciting FREE membership package giving access to Halo facilities across Herefordshire for anyone in academic Years 11-13 (or equivalent) who lives in the county is...
UK NEWS | Man charged with murder of a woman and three children
A man has been charged in connection with the deaths of a woman and three children in Killamarsh. Officers were called at 7.26am on Sunday 19 September to concerns for safety of those at a house on Chandos Crescent. The bodies of 35-year-old Terri Harris, her...
NEWS | Construction completed on Special Educational Needs and Disability school in Hereford
Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit out company, has successfully completed the construction of the new Beacon College, which is a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) school located in Hereford. The new facility will...
NEWS | ‘You’ve bean warned’ – Police issue warning after latest TikTok craze sees cars covered in beans
Police across the UK have been issuing warnings in response to a TikTok craze that sees people cover cars in beans. Both Surrey Police and West Yorkshire Police have issued warnings so far after cars and homes were targeted by youths in these areas, with the new craze...
NEWS | Body found in river believed to be that of missing person
A body found in the water near Beachley is believed to be that of a missing woman. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: “We're sad to report that a body has been found in connection with the search for missing 56-year-old Jayne. “Colleagues from the...
NEWS | Phase 3 (booster) COVID vaccination planning is underway in Herefordshire
From Taurus Healthcare: Following recent announcements from the Prime Minister, Phase 3 (booster) COVID vaccination planning is underway in Herefordshire. Priority will be given to Health and Care staff, adults over the age of 50 and younger adults who have underlying...
NEWS | Police need your help in locating Jamie Lewis who is wanted on recall to prison after breaching license
From West Mercia Police: We are asking the public to please contact us if they have seen 34-year-old Jamie Lewis from Worcester, or know where he is. We believe he has links to Malvern and Worcester and is wanted on recall to prison after breaching the terms of his...
EDUCATION | 20/20 in 2021 for Medicine & Oxbridge Applicants at Hereford Sixth Form College
After an unprecedented year, once again Hereford Sixth Form College students continue to perform on a national scale against the top-performing independent schools. 37% of those who applied for Oxbridge have places (against a national average of fewer than 20%) and...
NEWS | Police make arrests in connection with a serious assault as well as a burglary at a castle and drug offences
West Mercia Police have supported the execution of a number of warrants this morning, (Tuesday 21 September), with colleagues from Gloucestershire Constabulary and Sussex Police. The warrants began at 6am and are being executed at addresses in Cheltenham and two...
NEWS | Police arrest 23 climate protesters as M25 blocked once again this morning
Climate protesters have once again blocked parts of the M25, with today’s action the fifth time a section of the motorway has been blocked by protesters in just over a week. A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: “We are currently in attendance between junctions 9 and...
UK NEWS | Police issue statement after woman and three children were found dead at a property near Sheffield
From Derbyshire Police: Chief Constable Rachel Swann said: "At 7.26am yesterday the force was called in relation to concerns for the safety of a man in Killamarsh. "Four minutes later, when officers arrived at the house in Chandos Crescent, they found the bodies of...
UK NEWS | Murder investigation launched after four people found dead at a house in Derbyshire
From Derbyshire Police: Four people have sadly been found dead at a house in Killamarsh this morning. We were called at around 7.25am to concerns for safety of those at an address on Chandos Crescent and one man has been arrested in connection with their deaths. A...
NEWS | Police appeal after items were stolen from a vehicle in the Holmer area of Hereford
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after items were stolen from a vehicle in the Holmer area of Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Cops) said: "On the morning of Thursday 16th September at approximately 0320hrs, a vehicle was broken into...
NEWS | Cyclist suffers potentially serious injuries after collision with car in Hereford
A cyclist has suffered potentially serious injuries after being involved in a collision with a car in Hereford today. The collision occurred on Faraday Road in Hereford at just after midday. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your Herefordshire:...
NEWS | A number of students are self-isolating after COVID-19 cases were confirmed at school in Herefordshire
A number of students are self-isolating after positive cases or COVID-19 were confirmed at Kingstone High School in Herefordshire. A letter sent to parents last week said: “This letter is to inform you of the current situation in school.  A number of students have...
NEWS | Call for businesses and property owners in Leominster to get involved in the town’s regeneration
Grant funding is now available towards the renovation and restoration of buildings in Leominster’s historic town centre Leominster’s town centre is set to benefit from the renovation and restoration of a number of its historic buildings thanks to grant funding...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to an incident in Hereford this lunchtime
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident in Hereford. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to Red Barn Drive approximately midday today. The road remains open for access to nearby businesses but ambulance and police...
NEWS | New coffee shop and café planned for empty unit in Hereford city centre
Plans for a new coffee shop and café in Hereford city centre have been submitted to Herefordshire Council. The plans for 17 St Peters Street in Hereford would see a coffee shop and cafe open in what is currently an empty unit. Further details can be found by visiting...