This is how the saying goes, a dog is a mans best friend. Well Digby certainly proved that when called to help when a woman was on a bridge over the M5 near Exeter, threatening to take her own life. The following is from Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service:...
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KNIFE ANGEL | Suicide Prevention Awareness – Castle Green Pavilion – Monday 21st June
Suicide Prevention Awareness - Castle Green Pavilion - Monday 21st June - 2pm-4pm. Part 1: Awareness Raising Session – Suicide Prevention is Everybody’s Business A general awareness raising session delivered by Public Health Practitioners who work in suicide...
NEWS | Police issue appeal following a series of thefts in Leominster
From Leominster Cops (West Mercia Police): We are appealing for the identity of this male who we would like to speak to in regards to numerous thefts in Leominster. If you have any info, please contact us at Leominster.snt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk or anonymously at...
NEWS | Reports of delays due to a car fire on the M50
We’ve received a report of delays on the M50 as a result of a car fire. The incident is said to be affecting traffic on the M50 at Junction 2 (Ledbury). Emergency services are on the scene and directing traffic. More soon.
WHAT’S ON? | Free film tickets at The Courtyard for National Lottery Cinema Weekend
The Courtyard are pleased to be taking part in the National Lottery’s Cinema Weekend on 19 June 2021. Every time someone plays The National Lottery, they are helping to raise £30 million a week for charitable causes. From communities, sports, arts, heritage...
NEWS | Police confirm officers are investigating reports of assault on 10-year-old girl in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers have this afternoon confirmed to Your Herefordshire that officers are investigating reports that a 10-year-old girl was assaulted by youths in a Herefordshire village. A West Mercia Police spokesperson told Your Herefordshire: “We were...
NEWS | Teenage boy in critical condition following collision near Herefordshire border
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Shropshire. At around 5.30pm on Friday (11 June), a motorbike and Vauxhall Vivaro van were involved in a collision on Twitchen Road, Clunbury. The rider of the motorbike, a boy aged 17, was seriously injured...
NEWS | Residents urged to return unwanted medical equipment for reuse
Do you or someone you know have unwanted medical equipment that can now be returned? Herefordshire Council is urging residents to check their own homes and their family member’s homes for medical equipment and return items that are no longer needed. Thousands of items...
BREAKING | Everyone aged 18 and above set to be able to book COVID-19 jab by end of this week
NHS England is hoping to invite everyone aged 18 and above to book their Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine by the end of this week. The push to get more people vaccinated comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a four week delay to the further relaxation of...
NEWS | Mum left distraught after 10-year-old daughter pelted with stones and threatened with a knife in Herefordshire village
A mum has told Your Herefordshire how she is distraught after her 10-year-old daughter was pelted with stones and threatened with a knife by a group of teenagers in a Herefordshire village. The incident, which had been reported to West Mercia Police (ref:...
NEWS | A49 will be closed north of Hereford tomorrow night – MORE DETAILS
The A49 will be closed between Hereford (Starting Gate Roundabout) to Moreton-on-Lugg tomorrow night, from 8pm-6am for surface treatment work to take place. More details, including a diversion map below:...
NEWS | People aged 23 and over can now book COVID-19 vaccine
23 and 24-year-olds in England can now book their COVID-19 vaccine online, NHS England has confirmed. You can only book your vaccine if any of the following apply: you're aged 23 or overyou'll turn 23 before 1 July 2021you're at high risk from...
NEWS | The rules on weddings from 21st June – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Boris Johnson has this evening announced that the current limit of 30 guests at weddings will be lifted from Monday 21st June, this is despite the government announcing a delay in the full relaxation of restrictions due to an increase in cases of the Delta variant....
NEWS | Fire crews called to house fire in Herefordshire
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ross-on-Wye and Whitchurch were called to a fire at a property in Symonds Yat this morning. Fortunately crews quickly extinguished the fire and there were no casualties....
BREAKING | Boris Johnson DELAYS further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions by four weeks
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a four week delay to the further release of Coronavirus restrictions, due to concerns over the Delta variant. However, one exception will be weddings where the current limit of 30 guests will be lifted from the 21st June....
BREAKING | Delta variant now making up over 90% of new COVID-19 cases in Herefordshire
Data released by the Wellcome Sanger Institute shows that the Delta (Indian) variant of COVID-19, made up over 90% of sequences recorded in Herefordshire in the two weeks ending 5th June. This is a huge increase on the 13.3% of sequences that were recorded as this...
BREAKING | Boris Johnson set to announce delay to lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in press conference at 6pm
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce a delay to the easing of lockdown restrictions when he hosts a COVID-19 press conference from Downing Street at 6pm this evening. The Prime Minister has come under increasing pressure over recent days due to the spread...
NEWS | Man suffers potentially life-changing injuries in incident on Herefordshire border
From West Mercia Police: We are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A4103 at Bransford. At around 6.30am on Saturday (12 June) a Nissan Micra has been travelling towards Worcester from Leigh Sinton when it has crossed the central white line and been...
CRICKET | Herefordshire beaten by Cornwall at Eastnor
Richard Prime: HEREFORDSHIRE let slip a commanding position as they slipped to a three-wicket reverse in their second National Counties 50-over competition group clash with Cornwall at Eastnor. Opening bowlers Tom Hage (2-25) and James Rudge (2-37) reduced the...
NEWS | Spike in COVID-19 cases in Ledbury, Fownhope and surrounding area causing Herefordshire’s infection rate to rise – MORE DETAILS
A spike in COVID-19 cases in the Ledbury area is fuelling a rise in Herefordshire's infection rate, with over 40 cases of COVID-19 recorded in the Ledbury and Fownhope, Marcle and Tarrington area in the seven days ending 8th June. Herefordshire's infection rate in the...