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A man has died following a collision in Herefordshire, a family member has confirmed on social media. Emergency services were called to the B4348 at the junction for Thruxton yesterday afternoon. A collision had occurred between a tractor and a motorcyclist. Sadly one...
The A49 is closed between Hereford (Starting Gate) and Wellington this morning due to a serious RTC. Emergency services, including Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service, West Mercia Police and the Air Ambulance are all on...
We’ve received a report this morning that there has been a RTC on the A49 just north of Hereford. The road is blocked between Lyde and Moreton-on-Lugg and it may be worth using an alternative route for the time being. Fire crews, ambulance and police are all at the...
Detectives investigating an altercation in which several vehicles had been damaged, and two young-men attended hospital in Holme Lacy Road, Hereford are keen to speak to two witnesses of the incident. Officers are keen to identify two men that visited the Cooperative...
Emergency services are responding to a RTC in South Herefordshire this afternoon. More details soon. https://twitter.com/westmerciaocc/status/1385615030415208448?s=21
Your Herefordshire understands that the Volkswagen garage at Whitchurch will close its doors for the final time today. It will bring to an end decades of history, with many local residents purchasing their first car from the outlet and many more being regular...
The heroic roles played by five members of Fire Control in rescuing a woman and her two-year old child during the flooding following Storm Dennis were recognised last month. The quintet received commendations from Chief Fire Officer Nathan Travis, just before his...
Locks Garage have issued an update after receiving a huge number or requests from customers regarding the availability of ice creams. Who can blame those asking, have you seen the weather?! A post on Locks Garage Facebook page said: "Our inbox has crashed with...
A planning application has been submitted for a new fish and chip shop in Hereford. If approved, the fish and chip shop would be located on Bridge Street, in the former fancy dress shop. The planning application states: "Proposed change of use from retail costume shop...
We’ve had many people contact us over recent weeks to find out when the Avara Foods (Sun Valley) shop will reopen. Unfortunately for chicken nugget lovers across the county, Avara Foods have confirmed that they don’t have any plans to reopen the shop at present. We’ll...
West Mercia Police is encouraging members of the public to hand-in unwanted knives as part of a national knife surrender. Monday, 26 April, will see the launch of Operation Sceptre, led by the Home Office, to help tackle knife crime. Levels of knife crime in the towns...
When Jackie and Ian Hancock met as fresh-faced starters on their first day at the County Hospital in October 1979, little did they know the chemistry was there for romance. Within a handful of years the pair, who have worked in the Haematology and then in later years,...
A HEREFORD cancer survivor is putting a new spin onRace for Life by taking on her own ‘hula-thon’ and hooping in colleagues at the school where she works. Jan Poole (54), a teaching assistant at St Francis Xavier’s school in...
A care team is embarking on a three-day cycling fundraiser – without leaving their office. Staff at Bluebird Care Herefordshire will spend three eight-hour days from 4th – 6th May attempting to ride 500km – the breadth of the UK. Each member of the 10-strong team will...
It's Friday and let's be honest, the packed lunch isn't looking great is it? Maybe you've forgotten it altogether? Why not pop to one of our local suppliers to grab a Friday treat and to celebrate the fact that the weekend is almost here.....! Edisons Coffee Shop in...
The Welsh Government has confirmed further relaxations will be brought forward from 17 May to 3 May – including the resumption of indoor supervised activities for children, indoor organised activities for up to 15 adults, such as exercise classes, and the re-opening...
The B4224 is partially blocked this evening by a RTC near the Bunch of Carrots in Hampton Bishop. Emergency services are at the scene and directing traffic. Please use an alternative route for the time being.
West Mercia Police officers have a message for motorists that decide to drive whilst under the influence of drink or drugs. That message is plain and simple - ‘we will catch you’ The message was shared on social media after West Mercia Police officers stopped a driver...
Latest figures released by NHS England show that it’s now been a month since a patient required mechanical ventilation as part of treatment for COVID-19 whilst at hospital in Herefordshire. Data shows that the most recent time that a patient required the use of...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ledbury were called to a fire at a residential property at around midday today. The fire involved a cooker and crews quickly extinguished the fire whilst occupants from the property were checked over by...