Google Street View - Image Date - September 2023 National Grid roadworks are set to cause delays on the A49 in Hereford this December. The work will take place on the Starting Gate roundabout, where the A49 meets the A4103 (Roman Road) in the Holmer area of the city....
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NEWS | Met Office issues snow warning for parts of Herefordshire with sleet and snow likely overnight and into SundayÂ
The Met Office has issued a warning for snow across parts of Herefordshire overnight tonight and into Sunday. The Met Office warning says: “Areas of rain, sleet, and away from immediate coastal areas, snow, are expected to push north and east across the area later...
NEWS | West Mercia Search and Rescue Teams are searching for a vulnerable missing person alongside police
West Mercia Search and Rescue Teams are searching for a vulnerable missing person alongside West Mercia Police. West Mercia Search and Rescue Team are searching for a vulnerable missing person in the Stourport area of Worcestershire this morning. The search has now...
NEWS | Green MP candidate for North Herefordshire backs local sustainable businesses on Small Business Saturday
Ellie Chowns, Green MP candidate for North Herefordshire, is backing local sustainable businesses on Small Business Saturday (2ndDecember): “I’ve been visiting the small businesses at the heart of our Herefordshire economy, and I know how important they are to local...
FEATURED | A new flower shop will be opening its doors in Hereford city centre this morningÂ
A brand new flower shop will be opening its doors in Hereford city centre this morning. Hereford Flower Market will be opening its doors on Church Street at around 8am this morning, with an official opening next Saturday. The store will be full of fresh flowers and...
UK NEWS | Life sentence for a man who stole delivery van and killed man by dragging him more than 700 metres down a street at speeds of 47mph
Christopher El Gifari has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 32 years. He was also sentenced to 10 years for robbery, which will be served concurrently. The 32-year-old was found guilty of the murder and robbery of Mark Lang following a trial at...
NEWS | Police have an important message for anyone attending the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre this weekend
The Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre is back from today until 3 December and we want you to stay safe. With large crowds come opportunities for pick pocketers and bogus charity workers, so being aware makes you less likely to fall victim to crime. Officers from...
NEWS | A dangerous sex offender has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison after being found guilty of numerous offences
A dangerous sex offender has been sentenced to more than 20 years. Adam Essex, aged 41 years from Droitwich, was handed the 26-year sentence at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday (28 November). He had previously been found guilty of eight serious sexual offences...
NEWS | Hereford Scout Post starts collections from tomorrow – find collection, delivery information and prices for Christmas 2023Â here!
Hereford Scout Post is back for 2023. Scout Post is a scheme that has run in Hereford since the 1980s and offers members of the public an affordable alternative for posting their Christmas cards within Hereford. Groups from across the city work together to...
FEATURED | Partnership project in Herefordshire to restore the River Wye and surrounding landscape for wildlife and for people chosen as one of 34 projects to benefit from government’s £25 million of funding
The project currently involves 36 land managers covering 4500 hectares along the river corridor, spanning the county of Herefordshire from north to south. The project’s aim is to restore the Wye catchment to a healthy condition, so its rivers and their tributaries can...
FEATURED | A fabulous three bedroom property available in a Herefordshire village at a great price with a £10,000 deposit contribution!
A prestigious new development in the peaceful village of Kingstone, located in the upper Wye Valley. A prestigious new development of new homes in the peaceful village of Kingstone, located in the upper Wye Valley, near the City of Hereford. Visit for more...
NEWS | Survivors of abuse share their stories at Herefordshire & Worcestershire’s White Ribbon conference
Herefordshire and Worcestershire launched their White Ribbon campaign, 16 days of action to end violence against women and girls on Friday 24 November with a conference attended by over 250 professionals from a range of organisations from across the counties. It was a...
NEWS | Gym Refurbishment project to take place at Halo Gyms across Herefordshire and the wider areaÂ
Halo has a fantastic reason to celebrate as it embarks on the first phase of its Gym Refurbishment project! To make room for the delivery of some state-of-the-art equipment, Halo will be temporarily closing some of its gyms. But don't worry, it's all for a...
FEATURED | Tickets are now on GENERAL SALE for Madness at Ludlow Castle next summer!
Ska-pop legends Madness announce a special performance Live at Ludlow Castle next summer. Renowned for their infectious blend of ska, pop, and new wave, Madness will bring their unforgettable catalogue of new and old to this historic venue, promising an evening of...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision on a busy ‘rat-run’ in Herefordshire this morningÂ
Emergency services have been called to a collision on a busy ‘rat-run’ in Herefordshire this morning. The collision has occurred on the Bridge Sollars Road, between the A438 and Madley. The route is popular with motorists looking to cross the River Wye to the...
FEATURED | Construction work starts on a brand new Designer Shopping outlet with 90 retail units, restaurants and cafes
Cheltenham-based developer Robert Hitchins Ltd unveiled plans for Cotswolds Designer Outlet to be built at junction 9 of the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire just a few years ago. The 195,000 sq ft outlet village will be opened in two phases and features some 90 retail...
NEWS | Temporary pods set to be installed in Hereford city centre car parks to help support the homelessÂ
Photo Credit: An example of what the homeless pods look like from Exeter City Council. Temporary pods are set to be installed in Hereford city centre car parks to help support the homeless during the winter. The pods, four in total, will be installed at the Country...
BREAKING | Police officers injured after incident involving weapons in Hereford city centre this afternoon
This afternoon (30 November) officers in Hereford have arrested two men, both 20, on suspicion of supplying drugs and carrying offensive weapons. Following intelligence, officers attended Widemarsh Street in the town centre around 2.30pm to find two men carrying...
NEWS | West Mercia Police respond to an incident in Hereford city centre and make an arrestÂ
West Mercia Police have responded to an incident in Hereford city centre this afternoon and made at least one arrest. Your Herefordshire understands that at least one male was arrested after an incident on Widemarsh Street earlier this afternoon. Footage from the area...
NEWS | Hereford is the fifth-most anxious about the cost-of-living crisis UK area, according to a new study
A new study has found that Walsall is the UK area that is most worried about the cost-of-living crisis. The research, conducted by investing comparison website Investing Reviews analysed Google search data to determine which UK cities and towns are most...