Despite a national coronavirus lockdown, RAC patrols went to the aid of a staggering 4,694 drivers who had most likely broken down as a result of hitting a pothole in the first three months of 2021 – the equivalent of 52 drivers every day – new RAC Breakdown data...
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FOOTBALL | Turn off the TV and support local grassroots football in Herefordshire
If anything has been proven over the past 48 hours, it's that those that own Premier League clubs, particularly those in the big six, couldn't care less about the loyal supporters that follow their clubs home and away across the country. The high and lows, from league...
UK NEWS | Outdoor hospitality given go-ahead to reopen and rules on mixing outdoors relaxed in Wales – FULL DETAILS
Six people will be able to meet outdoors in Wales from Saturday 24 April while outdoor hospitality will be allowed to reopen from Monday 26 April as cases of new COVID-19 infections continue to fall, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed today. The current rule...
NEWS | European Super League is a ‘shambles of an idea’ says Jesse Norman
Jesse Norman has joined the increasing number of people in Government and the wider community that are against plans revealed by twelve of Europe's largest football clubs to create a breakaway European Super League. Jesse Norman, MP for Hereford and Herefordshire...
NEWS | Flower beds provide a colourful welcome to those visiting Hereford by train
Hereford has some wonderful community groups and over the past couple of years the Hereford Community Clean Up Group and Hereford Community Recycling and Reuse Group have been working hard to improve the flower beds and plants at Hereford Railway Station. The work has...
NEWS | Fire crews extinguish fire in Hunderton area of Hereford
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Hereford were called to a tree and undergrowth fire in an area of the city this evening. Crews were called to Hunderton Avenue this evening at around 8.30pm following reports that trees and a section of...
DAILY COVID UPDATE | 11 new cases recorded in Herefordshire – No further deaths
NHS England has confirmed that no further COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded at hospitals in Herefordshire, meaning that the total number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded at hospitals in Herefordshire since the start of the pandemic remains at 226. 11 new...
NEWS | One person taken to hospital after crash in Hereford
One person was taken to hospital after being injured in a RTC in Hereford this lunchtime. Emergency services were called to a collision on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford at 12.11pm this afternoon. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called...
UPDATE – Holme Lacy Road CLOSED due to RTC near Wye Inn
Holme Lacy Road is currently closed due to a RTC near The Wye Inn in Hereford. Emergency services including West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are on the scene and traffic is being diverted to avoid...
NEWS | Delays on busy road in Hereford due to RTC
There are currently delays on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford due to a RTC. A member of the public has told us that the road is partially blocked and a couple of vehicles are involved. The incident is said to have occurred near The Wye Inn. Traffic is building up in the...
NEWS | An uncomfortable week ahead for those that suffer with hay fever in Herefordshire
It's set to be an uncomfortable week for people that suffer with hay fever in Herefordshire. The Pollen count in Herefordshire is expected to be high on Monday and Tuesday, before dropping to moderate for the rest of the week. The Met Office has said that birch and...
NEWS | Several areas of Herefordshire have been almost ‘COVID Free’ so far this April – MORE DETAILS
The infection rate in Herefordshire for the seven days ending 13th April 2021 was 14.5 cases per 100,000 population. This is UP on the seven days ending 6th April when the infection rate was at 9.3 cases per 100,000 population. However, with case numbers now so low,...
NEWS | Here’s a list of roads in Herefordshire that have recently been resurfaced – MORE DETAILS
Here's a list of roads that have recently been resurfaced by Balfour Beatty/Herefordshire Council in Herefordshire. https://twitter.com/HfdsStreets/status/1383329545772683264?s=20 https://twitter.com/HfdsStreets/status/1382967240878911495?s=20...
NEWS | New 95% mortgage scheme launches TODAY
95% mortgage guarantee launches today, available on high streets across the countryScheme part of a range of ownership options to help make home ownership a realityNew figures show demand for home ownership has soared during lockdown, with nearly 80% of private...
NEWS | From vaccines to living in beautiful Herefordshire – An interview with Kate Bingham
The High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Jo Hilditch, shines a light on a cross section of personalities from the county – from celebrities to volunteers, from entrepreneurs to frontline workers – with her new podcast series ‘Bench Talk’. As well as learning what makes...
NEWS | Boris Johnson – “Plans for European Super League are very damaging for football”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has criticised a number of Premier League clubs over plans for a breakaway European Super League. https://twitter.com/borisjohnson/status/1383865357828452353?s=21 Gary Neville also shared his anger and frustration on Sky Sports earlier...
NEWS | A Herefordshire market town ‘took the first step back to normality’ this week
By Andy Compton A Herefordshire market town 'took the first step back to normality' this week as the Covid 19 restrictions were lifted. Shoppers and visitors to Kington enjoyed their first freedom in months being able to buy and browse in a full variety of local...
UK NEWS | Family issues emotional tribute to teenager killed in stabbing in Gloucestershire
Tribute from family: The family of 17-year-old Joshua Hall who passed away following Friday’s stabbing in Cam have issued the below tribute: "On Friday 16th at 1:25pm our life changed forever. Our beautiful, charming, caring and kind soul Joshua Hall was hurt beyond...
NEWS | Fire crews from Herefordshire and Worcestershire called to pub fire in Warwickshire
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service were called to a fire at a pub in Warwickshire this afternoon. https://twitter.com/warksfirerescue/status/1383521383406182405?s=21
NEWS | Fire crews from Herefordshire called to severe fire at residential block in Worcester
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ledbury joined colleagues from across Worcestershire at a severe fire in a residential building in Worcester overnight. https://twitter.com/hwfirecontrol/status/1383672376760496132?s=21