Herefordshire continues to have one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in England, latest data released by Public Health England confirmed. The COVID-19 infection rate in Herefordshire for the seven day period ending 22nd June was 35.8 cases per 100,000 population...
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HELP | Ryan has Cerebral Palsy and would really like a trike for his 7th birthday – Can you help?
Ryan is seven this year and for his birthday, he would really like a trike. Ryan has Cerebral Palsy and the trike would really help him enjoy the outdoors as he grows older. Here’s a message from Ryan’s mum: “Hi my name is Lisa and I’m fundraising for my gorgeous son...
NEWS | Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving during enforcement in Leominster
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving today in Leominster, after being caught by police officers clamping down on speeding in the market town. Officers say that they issued a number of tickets to speeding motorists and engaged in positive...
NEWS | Police issue warning to people that walk their dogs in Herefordshire
Hereford Cops (West Mercia Police), have been warning the public today following reports of dogs being out of control in the Credenhill Woods area of the county. Officers would like to remind the public that if you allow a dog to worry livestock, you may be prosecuted...
NEWS | Delays after car overturns on busy route in Hereford
There are traffic delays in Hereford this afternoon, after a car overturned on a busy route in the city. The incident has occurred on the City Link Road, at the junction with Widemarsh Street and emergency services, including West Mercia Police and West Midlands...
NEWS | Hunderton Avenue in Hereford set to be closed for a day for water works to take place
Hunderton Avenue in Hereford will be closed for one day next Sunday (4th July) for Welsh Water to carry out new service installation works. Access will be maintained throughout the day for residents. https://twitter.com/hfdsstreets/status/1409134470679175177?s=21
NEWS | A49 closed north of Leominster due to a collision
The A49 is currently closed between Leominster and Ludlow, following a collision. Emergency services, including West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are at the scene. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes....
NEWS | Bowling Green pub in Hereford is being transformed into a cocktail bar
From Lupa Hereford: As some of you may of heard we have taken over the Bowling green pub, and are so excited to share this new venture with you. We’ve spent the last few months renovating and turning it into a cocktail bar, Lupa. Our opening date has been set as...
BREAKING | Matt Hancock has resigned from his position as Health Secretary
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has resigned following footage of him breaking social distancing rules. The Health Secretary was caught in footage showing him kissing aide Gina Coladangelo. Since the revelation, calls for Mr Hancock to quit have increased, despite Boris...
NEWS | Chinese restaurant to open soon in Hereford
A popular Chinese restaurant will soon reopen its doors in Hereford. Signature Signs and Print have printed a wonderful selection of signage for The Hum-Ming Garden, which will be opening up again soon on Ledbury Road in Hereford.
CHARITY | Raising £6,000 to help Jake recover from his Downhill Bike accident
QM Systems’ charity challenge this year involves four of our colleagues completing the 3 Peaks Challenge, beginning on the 20th June 2021. The most common way of achieving this challenge is climbing each of the 3 peaks in succession of each other, and driving between...
NEWS | Heavy rain and flooding possible as complex area of low pressure affects parts of England and Wales
Heavy rain, which could lead to flooding in some areas, is possible across parts of England and Wales over the next few days. A complex area of low pressure will spread from the south west and whilst it’s unclear at present how far north this band of rain will spread,...
CHARITY | 3 peaks in 24 hours for Maternity Bereavement Care at Hereford County Hospital
From Lola’s Legacy: On the 15th of May it will be 10 years since our first daughter Lola was born sleeping at 39 weeks into what seemed like the perfect pregnancy. 6lb 5oz, 53cm long and with a head of dark hair she was everything we had ever hoped for and so much...
NEWS | A Herefordshire doctors surgery is offering walk in appointments for COVID-19 vaccines today
A doctors surgery in Herefordshire is offering walk in appointments for COVID-19 vaccines today. Golden Valley Practice is offering people the opportunity to get their jab between 2pm and 4.30pm at Ewyas Harold Surgery, with no booking needed. Ewyas Harold Surgery is...
NEWS | Clare Fenton from Hereford is named as MCRMA’s First Woman Chairperson
The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association has elected Clare Fenton as its new chairperson following its AGM yesterday (23rd June 2021). Clare is the first woman to hold the office since the MCRMA’s formation 31 years ago. Commenting on her new role,...
URGENT | Is your car compatible with new E10 fuel that will replace standard petrol this summer? Here’s how to check
Drivers across the United Kingdom are being urged to check whether the new E10 fuel that will soon replace standard petrol, will be compatible with their car. E10 petrol contains up to 10% renewable ethanol, which will help to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2)...
NEWS | Fire crews called to road traffic collision and flooded property
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a number of calls in Herefordshire yesterday, including a road traffic collision between Hereford and Leominster, as well as flooding at a property in Little Dewchurch....
BREAKING | Derek Chauvin sentenced to over 22 years for George Floyd murder
Former US police officer Derek Chauvin has been jailed for 22-and-a-half years for murdering George Floyd in Minneapolis last year. The former officer has been held since he was found guilty back in April. More soon.
NEWS | One person suffers serious injuries in collision on M5 near Worcester
The M5 is currently closed between junctions five and six at Wychbold near Worcester as emergency services deal with a serious collision. From West Mercia Police: “We received a call around 5.30pm this evening about a collision involving a number of vehicles. One...
NEWS | Emergency services attend incident in Hereford
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently in attendance at an incident in Hereford. A road traffic collision has occurred on the A49 (Steels Roundabout), close to the junction for Newmarket Street. The incident is believed to involve a...