A dog walker has taken to social media to alert members of the public after she was approached by two men in a van whilst walking her dog in Hereford. Raich posted on the Live Hereford Chat Room Facebook page and said: Just letting everyone know! “I was walking my dog...
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NEWS | Nurse receives award for compassionate care of COVID-19 patients at Hereford County Hospital
A nurse has received an award for her 'relentless compassionate' care of COVID-19 patients at Hereford County Hospital. Paediatric Research Nurse Emma Collins received her award from Lucy Flanagan (Director of Nursing at Wye Valley NHS Trust)....
NEWS | When is the grass being cut in my area of Herefordshire?
It's a question that for a few years was extremely popular. Just when is the grass in my local area going to be cut? Well today, teams from Balfour Beatty will be in the following areas; "Our grass cutting teams are in 13 locations in Hereford City today including:...
NEWS | Excitement builds as Halo confirms when Hereford Leisure Pool will reopen
Excitement is building for parents and children in Herefordshire after Halo confirmed when Hereford Leisure Pool will reopen, following extensive work and repairs after severe flooding over a year ago. A post on the Hereford Leisure Pool Facebook Page said: "A date...
NEWS | No Tax, No Insurance and No MOT = No Car
West Mercia Police officers in Leominster have seized a vehicle in Wigmore this evening after discovering that the owner had no insurance, no MOT and no tax. https://twitter.com/leominstercops/status/1384977947522740228?s=21
NEWS | Police in Herefordshire cracking down on those committing crimes against wildlife
West Mercia Police officers in Herefordshire are busy cracking down on crimes against wildlife in the county tonight. Officers are patrolling several areas to help keep wildlife safe from poachers. https://twitter.com/herefordcops/status/1384995671468658696?s=21
NEWS | Police have been carrying out checks on vehicles in Hereford today
West Mercia Police officers have been busy carrying out checks on vehicles in Hereford today. West Mercia Police teamed up with the HMRC and the DVSA at Holmer Road this afternoon. https://twitter.com/opuhereford/status/1384945781136891904?s=21
NEWS | Fire crews attend tractor fire in North Herefordshire
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Leominster and Kingsland were called to a tractor fire shortly after 6pm this evening. Photo Credit - Leominster Fire Station https://twitter.com/hwfirecontrol/status/1384936988369989635?s=21
COMMUNITY | Herefordshire Village set to launch Scarecrow Trail
Shobdon Village will be launching its scarecrow trail in a few days time and villagers can’t wait to take part with over 50 scarecrows already set to be part of the trail. From Shobdon Village Facebook Page: “The Scarecrow Trail Map is now ready. The Blue Dots are...
NEWS | Emergency services called to RTC on Herefordshire border
Emergency services have been dealing with a RTC on the A44 near Worcester this afternoon. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews attended the incident near Broadwas where one casualty was trapped in one of the vehicles. West Mercia Police and West...
NEWS | Appeal for witnesses following River Wye search
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses or information after a man was believed to have gone into the River Wye yesterday evening (Tuesday 20 April). Officers received a report of a concern for safety at just before 9.30pm when a member of the public noticed a...
NEWS | Work set to commence to expand Home Bargains store in Hereford
© 2021 Google - Image Date: November 2020 Home Bargains is set to begin expanding its Hereford store, in a move that will see it also take the unit that is currently home to Bensons for Beds. Bensons for Beds is set to close its doors for the final time this week....
NEWS | Man sentenced to seven years for violent robbery
Ben Markham, aged 28, of Rainbow Hill in Worcester was sentenced to seven years and six months in jail at Shrewsbury Crown court today (Tuesday 20 April) after he entered a guilty plea. The court heard how Markham had broken down the front door using a crowbar, to a...
EDUCATION | Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College has been accredited to the matrix Standard
Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College, providing FE & HE Education across the counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire, has been accredited to the matrix Standard, demonstrating the high quality of careers...
NEWS | Avara Foods continues investing in Hereford
Avara Foods, one of the UK’s largest food companies, and Herefordshire’s biggest private employer, continues investing heavily in its Hereford city operations. The past two years has seen investment of over £6.5m in new technology, site...
FEATURED | The Courtyard Chase Lounge – Brand new restaurant coming to Hereford – TAKE A LOOK!
The Courtyard Chase Lounge - A brand new restaurant coming to Hereford at The Courtyard Hereford. A spokesperson for The Courtyard Hereford said: "We are delighted to reveal The Courtyard Chase Lounge, a brand new independent restaurant, lounge bar and rooftop...
NEWS | Over 700 people sign petition to push for Highways England to make stretch of A40 in Herefordshire safer
Over 700 people have now signed a petition that is pushing for Highways England to make a section of the A40 in Herefordshire safer. The petition, launched by Hayley Boyd, is aimed at making the A40 between Ross-On-Wye and Monmouth, in particular between the slip road...
NEWS | Emergency street closure in Herefordshire market town
A street in a Herefordshire market town will be closed for the next two days for Welsh Water to carry out urgent repairs to a water main. An emergency closure was put in place on Station Street in Ross-on-Wye yesterday after Welsh Water informed Balfour Beatty that...
NEWS | The Queen turns 95 today as she marks first birthday since the death of Prince Philip
The Queen turns 95 today but she is expected to celebrate in a much more toned down way in comparison to normal, following the recent death of Prince Philip. The Queen will have a relatively low-key 95th birthday due to the death of her husband Prince Philip. His...
NEWS | Police warn of travel disruption this morning as abnormal load escorted to Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire Constabulary will be escorting an abnormal load from the M5 to the Forest of Dean today, which may cause delays to drivers travelling in the area. A number of modular buildings will be escorted from Gloucester Services on the southbound carriageway of...