Several roads in Herefordshire will be closed next weekend, with the Cheltenham Motor Club Special Stage Rally taking place. The closures include a closure in the centre of Ledbury, with the High Street closed between Top Cross and Bye Street between the hours of...
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NEWS | Fire crews called to fire in south Herefordshire this afternoon
Fire crews from both Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire in south Herefordshire this afternoon. https://twitter.com/hwfirecontrol/status/1432025570435534855?s=21
NEWS | Fire crews respond to incident in Herefordshire
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have been responding to a fire in a field in Herefordshire this afternoon. https://twitter.com/hwfirecontrol/status/1432004820760764418?s=21
NEWS | Appeal for witnesses after woman dies in collision in Herefordshire
From West Mercia Police: We are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash-cam footage to please contact us following a fatal road traffic collision yesterday (Saturday 28 August) in Herefordshire. Officers were called to the A44 Worcester Road near Bromyard where...
NEWS | Appeal following serious collision on A465 in Herefordshire
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A465 in Howton around 5.15am this morning (Saturday 28 August). The incident happened between Pontralis and Howton Farm when two vehicles have collided. The road between these two points is...
NEWS | Get Sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week and help to keep your family safe
As autumn approaches, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking homeowners as part of Chimney Fire Safety Week 2020 (30 August – 5 September) to get their chimneys swept by an approved sweep. Efficient sweeping prevents chimney damage, and,...
NEWS | Hereford to Abergavenny Road closed due to collision
The A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) is currently closed due to a collision between Pontrilas and Wormbridge. Emergency services are at the scene. West Mercia Police are advising that people use an alternative route for the time being....
NEWS | Police issue urgent appeal after two-year-old girl is abducted and taken abroad
From Lancashire Police: WE have launched an urgent appeal after a two-year-old girl was abducted from Lancaster and taken abroad. Gracie-May Rogers was last seen with her mother Kelly Gibson at about 10am on Tuesday, August 24th. It is believed they boarded a plane...
NEWS | Major route in Herefordshire closed following collision
We’ve been informed that the A438 (Hereford to Ledbury Road) is currently closed in both directions following a collision in Tarrington. Emergency services are at the scene and motorists are advised to use an alternative route for the time being....
BREAKING | Two British adults and a child killed in Kabul attack
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: I was deeply saddened to learn that two British nationals and the child of another British national were killed by yesterday’s terror attack, with two more injured. These were innocent people and it is a tragedy that as they sought...
NEWS | A farmer has been sent to prison and banned from owning animals for life
A farmer from the Forest of Dean has been sent to prison and banned from owning animals for life This was for a second breach of a banning order, causing unnecessary suffering to sheep and failing to provide a suitable environment for a dog. Keith Barber,...
NEWS | Tupsley area of Hereford has the highest COVID-19 infection rate in the county
The Tupsley (Hereford East) area of Hereford currently has the highest infection rate in the county, with an infection rate of 634.3 cases per 100,000 population. Infection rates continue to rise across the county, with the Lugwardine, Withington & Moreton on Lugg...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after 71-year-old died in collision yesterday evening
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Worcestershire on Thursday (26 August) evening. Officers were called at 5.56pm to the A46 Cheltenham Road, Hinton-on-the-Green, following reports of a collision between a road sweeper lorry...
NEWS | Emergency services called after car ends up on its side on main road in Herefordshire
Emergency services have been called to an incident in Hereford this morning. The incident occurred on the A438 (Hereford to Ledbury Road) at Stoke Edith. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Two Hereford &...
NEWS | Emergency services called to RTC on a busy junction in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently in attendance at a RTC in Ledbury. There is currently slow traffic due to an accident on the A449/A438 junction near the High Street. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route for the time...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council want to hear your views on council tax and 2022/23 budget
Consultation will hear views on the budget and Council Tax proposals. Herefordshire Council is consulting on its budget and Council Tax proposals for 2022/23 and is asking residents to participate and have their say. This year, the budget consultation is focused on...
NEWS | 90-year-old man rescued by Mountain Rescue Team in Brecon Beacons
A 90-year-old man was rescued by Brecon Mountain Rescue Team after becoming unwell on a mountain in South Wales. The elderly gentleman had become ill when on the mountain near Dan yr Ogof. A spokesperson for Brecon Mountain Rescue Team said: "Today the team were...
NEWS | Long diversion for HGV drivers that use a popular route in Herefordshire
There is set to be a long diversion in place for HGV drivers that use a popular route in Herefordshire. Balfour Beatty have confirmed that the A4110 will be closed from the junction for the C1017 to Brinshope Lane in Wigmore (Detail in map below) for 9 days, for...
NEWS | Hereford Pride to take place on 2nd October – This is how you can get involved
Hereford Pride is set to take place on Saturday 2nd October, with the organisers confirming that the event will take place at The Courtyard. The organisers meet regularly on a Friday evening at Babar Café in Hereford and have invited anyone wishing to participate in...
NEWS | There are no trains running between Hereford and Shrewsbury this morning – MORE DETAILS
National Rail have confirmed that due to a signalling fault, no trains are running between Hereford and Shrewsbury this morning. From National Rail: A fault with the signalling system between Shrewsbury and Hereford means all lines are blocked. Buses will...