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...
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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
VIDEO | Labour candidate for Newton Farm goes viral on TikTok
Labour Party Political Candidate for Newton Farm Steve Horsfield has gone viral on TikTok for what is being described by many as a ‘funny’ video where he introduces himself! Now, many people will never have ventured onto TikTok but the video has since been shared on...
NEWS | Here’s what emergency services have been called to in Herefordshire over the past 24 hours
Emergency services teams were busy as always in Herefordshire yesterday evening and overnight, with crews attending a number of incidents across the county. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police were...
Prince Philip Funeral | Today’s order of service
Prince Philip’s funeral will take place at Windsor Castle this afternoon, with a minute’s silence taking place across the United Kingdom at 3pm this afternoon. At approximately 2.20pm, members of the Royal Family that aren’t part of the official procession will begin...
TRAVEL | Delays to trains between Hereford and Worcester due to trespassers
Cancellations to services at Worcester Foregate Street: Due to trespassers on the railway at Worcester Foregate Street all lines are blocked. Train services running through this station will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected to last until around 21:30...
NEWS | Emergency services dealing with incident in Hereford
Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident in Hereford. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police are all in attendance at a RTC on the A4103 (Roman Road), close to the Cotswold Mini Garage...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council issues Statement in response to today’s court judgment – READ MORE
Statement in response to today's court judgment Statement from Claire Ward, Acting Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service, Herefordshire Council I am upset by this judgment and deeply sorry that we have failed this family. We have neglected the needs of the...
NEWS | More lighting, wider footpaths and extra seating – The exciting plans to bring Hereford’s riverside to life
Always fancied a picnic next to the River Wye in Hereford, but struggle to find a good spot with a decent bench? That could be set to change, if Stronger Hereford get funding to bring projects to Hereford. The plans to make more use of the River Wye in Hereford are...
NEWS | More than 2,000 fines have been issued by West Mercia Police to people breaking COVID-19 regulations – MORE DETAILS
West Mercia Police have so far handed out more than 2,000 fines to those not following face covering regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. Data released on the most recent Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) issued in...