Megan Smithson-Booth is hoping to keep her Paralympic dream alive by fundraising for career saving surgery.Megan is part of the Women’s Goalball Great Britain squad and is one of the youngest members of the team aged just 19.Megan requires immediate surgery that will...
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NEWS | Junk food TV adverts to be banned before 9pm
These restrictions will help protect children from developing long-term unhealthy eating habits and improve nation’s health, and forms just one part of wider plans to tackle childhood obesity.Latest measures to tackle childhood obesity could wipe over 7 billion...
NEWS | Bridge Sollars to Madley Road to remain closed for the rest of the day following collision
Balfour Beatty have just released an update in regards to the serious collision that has occurred on the Bridge Sollars to Madley Road this morning. The road will now be closed for the remainder of today and diversions will be in place. Emergency services remain at...
NEWS | Volunteers clear thousands of cigarette butts from streets in Hereford
The Hereford Community Clean Up Group have been working wonders again by highlighting and then clearing thousands of cigarette butts from streets in Hereford city centre. On Saturday, a team of volunteers spent the morning walking around Hereford city centre using...
NEWS | Decision imminent on whether toilet block can become a micro distillery
A decision is imminent on a planning application to turn a toilet block in Hereford into a micro distillery. A decision is set to be made in early July, with the consultation period now over. Previous article: A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire...
NEWS | Road closed with several vehicles involved in collision
The C1098 Bridge Sollars to Madley road is expected to be closed for a number of hours after up to six vehicles were involved in a collision. Emergency services including West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene and...
NEWS | Man arrested for possession with intent to supply class A&B drugs
Gwent Police yesterday arrested a 37-year-old male for possession with intent to supply class A&B drugs in Abergavenny. A spokesperson for Gwent Police - Monmouthshire Officers said: "A 37-year old male was arrested yesterday evening in Abergavenny for possession...
NEWS | Broken down lorry causing delays on the A49 in Hereford
A broken down lorry is causing delays this morning on the A49 in Hereford. The lorry is blocking one lane heading into Hereford, on the A49 Ross Road, close to the Walnut Tree Avenue junction. Traffic is already building up in the area and it may be worth using an...
NEWS | Malta could be added to the UK’s travel ‘green list’ with update expected today
There could be good news for British holidaymakers later today, with Malta and The Balearics expected to be added to the UK's 'green travel list' later today. This would mean that anyone travelling to Malta and The Balearics wouldn't be required to quarantine on their...
NEWS | Collision on busy route in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on a busy cut through route in Herefordshire. The incident has occurred on the Bridge Sollars Road, between Madley and the A438 (Brecon to Hereford) road. The road is currently blocked and motorists are...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rates in Herefordshire are rising – CHECK YOUR AREA
COVID-19 infection rates in Herefordshire remain on the rise, with the majority (over 90%) of these cases being recorded as the Delta COVID-19 variant. Herefordshire’s infection rate did show signs of falling last week, but an increase in cases again lifted infection...
NEWS | Gloucestershire Constabulary becomes first police force to use DNA to tackle dog thefts
Gloucestershire Constabulary has become the first police force globally to use DNA to tackle dog thefts. The scheme known as DNA Protected uses a DNA marker system that has been developed for forensic analysis to help investigate criminal cases involving the theft of...
UK NEWS | M’Changa the elephant dies in incident at zoo
From Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm near Bristol: It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of one of our male African Elephants, M’Changa, who has passed away following an incident with one of our other elephants here at the zoo. Our dedicated team of Elephant keepers...
NEWS | West Mercia Police officer found guilty of manslaughter
A West Mercia Police officer has been found guilty of the manslaughter of former professional footballer Dalian Atkinson. PC Benjamin Monk tasered the former footballer for 33 seconds and kicked him in the head at least two times during a confrontation in August 2016....
NEWS | Hollie Guard app officially launched in Herefordshire with aim to keep people safe
Do your family and friends know how you are getting home? Hereford night time businesses and police have joined forces to raise awareness to the community to make sure that your friends and family know how you are getting home! A community initiative in Hereford, are...
BREAKING | Hereford Food Festival CANCELLED due to ongoing pandemic restrictions
A message from the organiser of the Hereford Food Festival: A personal note from Hereford Food Festival Director - Sophie Sherief I am devastated to announce that I have had no choice but to cancel The Hereford Food Festival for 2021. This was not something I wanted...
FEATURED | Four A&E Nurses from Hereford County Hospital to walk 26 miles across the Gower for Cancer Research
Four A&E nurses from Hereford County Hospital will be walking 26 miles around the coast of the Gower in South Wales, to help raises money for Cancer Research UK. Stacey, Cheryl, Sian and Jennie are four girls who love to care for others. In their free time one of...
WHAT’S ON? | Truckfest set to go ahead at Three Counties Showground
The two day Truckfest is set to go ahead at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, with organisers announcing that tickets are available. Since 1983 Truckfest has been delivering a great day out and a fantastic family experience. Be amazed by Monster Trucks and...
NEWS | Petition launched to save sixth form at specialist school in Herefordshire
A petition has been launched following concerns that a sixth form could be closed at a specialist school in Herefordshire. Westfield School, provides specialist education for children aged between 2 & 19 in Leominster, but there are concerns that those wishing to...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rates are rising in Herefordshire but remain lower than much of UK
COVID-19 infection rates in Herefordshire remain on the rise, with the majority (over 90%) of these cases being recorded as the Delta COVID-19 variant. Herefordshire's infection rate did show signs of falling last week, but an increase in cases again lifted infection...