Public Health Officials in Wales have confirmed that two cases of monkeypox have been identified in the country. Public Health Wales said the first case was from overseas and that the second case came in the same household. The cases are believed to have been...
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NEWS | Ava’s family are calling on the community of Herefordshire to help fix her heart
Here’s Ava’s story, as detailed by her Mum Becky: “I’m Ava’s mum. For nine amazing years I have been her mum. Nearly a year ago we found out she had a hole in her heart. After lots of waiting and eventually paying to see a cardiologist in Birmingham, we now know that...
NEWS | New Spanish Tapas Bar set to open in Hereford
A new Spanish Tapas Bar is set to open in Hereford, with the owners of The Den applying for a license for Number 15 Bridge Street in Hereford. The Licensing Application states: “The Den is a pre-existing and successful restaurant business that is now opening up a...
UK NEWS | Hospital worker used dead patient’s bank card to buy sweets and fizzy pop
A healthcare assistant working on a Covid ward has been convicted of using a dead patient’s bank card to buy crisps, sweets and fizzy drinks from a hospital vending machine. Ayesha Basharat took the 83-year-old woman’s card after she passed away at Heartlands Hospital...
NEWS | Hereford pub installs a HUGE 3m x 2m screen just in time for Euro 2020
Looking forward to watching England at the pub with your mates? Or maybe Wales or Scotland? Well you'll be pleased with Hogarths. They have plenty of indoor screens but have also installed a HUGE outdoor screen that is 3m x 2m and with the weather looking great this...
NEWS | Image released as officers continue to try and identify man who died on railway
Detectives continuing to try and identify a man who died on the railway close to Cam and Dursley station, Gloucestershire, are today releasing this image in connection. On Wednesday 2 June at 11pm, officers were called to an area of railway near Cam and Dursley...
NEWS | Man arrested following reports of serious assault in Shrewsbury
There is currently a road closure in place for Castle Street, Shrewsbury following the report of a serious assault in the early hours of this morning (10 June). The scene guard remains in place to assist with the investigation and is likely to be lifted later this...
NEWS | Claire Dawe from Tesco in Hereford braves the shave for Cancer Research UK
Claire Dawe works at Tesco in Bewell Street in Hereford and she recently took part in a head shave to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Claire had her hair shaved in memory of colleague Phill Price who recently died following a battle with cancer. Claire’s cousin...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust is looking for volunteers who can support the vaccination hub at Elgar House
Wye Valley NHS Trust is looking for volunteers who can spare a few hours a week to support the vaccination hub at Elgar House, Hereford. Volunteers will manage the queues (both outdoor and indoor) and offer visitors to the hub general signposting information....
FEATURED | It’s a difficult time for nightclubs – The Venue Hereford is open but things are a little different – READ MORE
It's a difficult time for nightclubs, with many having being closed for over 15 months now and looking increasingly unlikely to reopen when Prime Minister Boris Johnson issues his update on COVID-19 restrictions on Monday. Despite 21st June being anticipated as...
NEWS | This bridge in Hereford will soon have a weight restriction limit – THIS IS WHY
Herefordshire Council and Balfour Beatty have confirmed that Hunderton Bridge in Hereford will have a weight restriction limit of 3 tonnes from Monday. Herefordshire Council say that the weight restriction limit is being put into place due to structural constraints....
DID YOU KNOW? | You can report potholes to Herefordshire Council – MORE DETAILS
Did you know that you can report potholes to Herefordshire Council? As a local news outlet we receive a large number of messages every month about the state of the roads in Herefordshire. Whilst the vast majority of A roads in the county come under the control of...
NEWS | Up to 25 jobs to be created when The Food Warehouse opens in Hereford
An empty unit in Hereford is set to be filled after a planning application was approved by Herefordshire Council. The former Oak Furniture Land unit just off Holmer Road in Hereford is set to be taken on by The Food Warehouse by Iceland, following approval by...
NEWS | Fownhope, Tarrington and Marcle area has one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the Midlands
COVID-19 infection rates have been on the rise across many parts of the United Kingdom over recent weeks, with 7,540 new cases recorded yesterday, the highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since February. This increase, mainly down to the spread of the Delta...
NEWS | ALL you need to know about today’s partial solar eclipse
As many of you will already know, Herefordshire is set to witness a partial solar eclipse this morning. What time will the solar eclipse be visible? With today's forecast being mostly cloudy, it may be difficult to view the eclipse in Herefordshire, but with up to 40%...
NEWS | COVID-19 cases in Herefordshire are rising with one area recording 800% increase in cases
COVID-19 cases are increasing again in Herefordshire, just like in the vast majority of the United Kingdom. 9 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Herefordshire today, with 7,540 new cases recorded across the United Kingdom, the highest number of daily cases...
NEWS | Leanne and Roz are raising £250 to give Kerry Kelly the send off she deserves by braving the shave
From Just Giving site: As a few will know our close friend and colleague Kerry Kelly has been diagnosed with Terminal Cancer and has as little as a few weeks left here with us, the family are concerned greatly about how they will pay for the send off she deserves so,...
NEWS | Sheep attacked by dogs on the Malvern Hills
From The Malvern Hills Trust: We're urging people to keep their dogs on leads after sheep were attacked by dogs on the Malvern Hills and Commons. Over the last week, four sheep worrying incidents resulting in two sheep being bitten have been witnessed and reported to...
NEWS | Busy route in Herefordshire closed by RTC this evening
A RTC has led to the A4113 being closed at Brampton Bryan in Herefordshire this evening. Emergency services including Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police are all at the scene. Please avoid....
NEWS | A49 will be closed between Hereford at Moreton-on-Lugg for one night later this month
Highways England have confirmed that the A49 will be closed for one night between Hereford (Starting Gate) and Moreton-on-Lugg later this month for surface treatment. Details below: https://twitter.com/hfdsstreets/status/1402641758090059778?s=21