A significant cross-government effort is underway, dubbed ‘Operation Warm Welcome’, to ensure Afghans arriving in the UK receive the vital support they need to rebuild their lives, find work, pursue education and integrate into their local communities. As part of the...
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NEWS | ‘Are flip flops allowed?’ – Reaction to Hereford pubs decision to ban Stone Island clothing, hoodies and Under 21’s.
Are flip flops allowed? That's just one of the questions from members of the public after a pub in Hereford decided to ban people who wear Stone Island clothing, hoodies and are aged under 21 from entering, after a fight broke out at the weekend. The Orange Tree...
NEWS | Thousands of pounds raised for local charities as Barrels Music Festival is a huge success
A number of charities in Herefordshire have received a huge boost after £7,500 was raised at The Barrels Music Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend. A post on The Barrels Facebook page said: "Music festival done & dusted!! £7500 given away to St Michael’s...
NEWS | Bridge in Herefordshire closed for three weeks due to concerns over danger to the public
A bridge in Herefordshire is currently closed and will remain closed until at least the middle of September due to concerns over public safety. Balfour Beatty confirmed that the bridge at Spond Lane in Lyonshall will be closed for up to 21 days for work to take place...
TV | Channel 4 are looking for single people who would like to spend time in a villa with other singles for a new tv series
Are you single? Do you like a challenge? Would you like to spend this summer in a luxury villa abroad with other sexy singles? 2LE Media is looking for 18+ outgoing and fun singles for a brand-new and surprising...
NEWS | HMRC can help with childcare costs in Herefordshire as children head back to school
Families in the West Midlands may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for breakfast and after school clubs as children go back to school. Families are eligible to save money on their childcare and benefit from a government top-up worth up to £2,000 every...
CHARITY | Andrew Graham is raising money for Combat Stress to support veterans
Andrew Graham has been busy supporting Combat Stress by climbing Pen y Fan, not just once, but EIGHT times so far! An incredible effort, considering he was injured during the first lap, an injury that has since been confirmed as a hairline fracture of the Tibial...
UK NEWS | Fuelling a greener future – E10 petrol available at pumps from today – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Fuel pumps across Great Britain are now greener, with the introduction of E10 as the new standard grade of petrol, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced today (1 September 2021). Over 95% of all petrol vehicles are compatible with E10, with the small number...
NEWS | Fire crews rescue three youths that got stuck up a tree in Herefordshire
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service rescued three youths this afternoon that found themselves stuck up a tree in Leominster. The incident occurred in the Arrow Heights area and fire crews used a 9 metre ladder to rescue the youths....
NEWS | The Little Princess Trust’s new HQ – The Hannah Tarplee Building is now open
The Little Princess Trust’s new HQ is now open, allowing the charity to help more children and young people with cancer than ever before. The new site, named The Hannah Tarplee Building, will shine a light on the charity’s work with its provision of wigs as well as...
NEWS | A417 to remain closed between A49 and Hampton Court overnight due to safety concerns
Balfour Beatty have confirmed that the A417 will remain closed between the A49 (Hope-under-Dinmore) and Hampton Court, due to safety concerns. More details below: https://twitter.com/HfdsStreets/status/1432726386830155787?s=20
NEWS | Hereford Medical Group warns of shortages that mean that only urgent blood tests can be carried out
From Hereford Medical Group: Due to a national shortage of blood specimen bottles Hereford Medical Group will only be able to carry out urgent blood tests until the 17th September. This guidance has been received from NHS England. Our reception team have received...
NEWS | Delays to rail services with buses operating between Worcester and Hereford
There are delays to rail services across Herefordshire this afternoon, with buses replacing trains between Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford, meaning that rail users at Hereford, Ledbury, Colwall and Malvern should expect delays for the next few hours. More...
WHAT’S ON? | Bromyard Folk Festival to provide delightful entertainment next week
After a year and a half of us viewing our lives through laptop screens, Bromyard Folk Festival makes a welcome return next week from 9th to 12th September to bring us some long overdue live entertainment. Covid has been responsible for the cancellation of...
NEWS | Luctonians raise over £6,000 after completing 100km walk along Jurassic Coast
Luctonians have been at it again, splitting into two groups and completing the 100km walk along the Jurrasic Coast! The first of the teams made it across the line in 23hrs 35mins, with the others following a short while later. The quote of the day was, "I'd happily do...
NEWS | New scheme opens in Hereford to provide accommodation for homeless people
Scheme to provide flats for homeless people in Hereford officially opensCitizen’s White Cross scheme in Hereford has officially opened and customers have started to move in.The 12-bedroom scheme, made up of eight rooms and four self-contained flats, will help to...
NEWS | Fears blood cancer cases are being missed, as more than half of Brits can’t name symptoms
More than half of British adults cannot name any symptom of blood cancer despite it being the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, according to new poll released today (Tuesday 31 August). When people were asked to spontaneously list what they thought were common...
NEWS | Police officers subjected to abuse whilst dispersing crowd of close to 500 people at a rave over the weekend
Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police received reports of a possible rave during the early hours of the 29 August 2021, and attended the scene. Concerned residents of the Grwyney Fawr Valley, near Crickhowell, telephoned police concerned with the increase in traffic on...
NEWS | Garage destroyed by fire and buzzard rescued by fire crews
From Tenbury Fire Station: “A busy day for our service yesterday with a large fire in Evesham resulting in lots of cover moves around the county. “At 17:00 we were mobilised from Wyre Forest Fire Station, along with Hereford, who were mobilised from Bromyard Fire...
NEWS | Plans for Cathedral and River Wye Quarter in Hereford set to be drawn up
Plans for changes to be made near the Cathedral and next to the River Wye in Hereford appear to be a step further forward today after a decision was made to award a contract to undertake outline design and consultation for the Cathedral and River Wye Quarter as part...