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Plans for a new 70-bedroom care home in Herefordshire have been submitted to Herefordshire Council. The development is planned for the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye. The planning application, submitted by Prime (UK) Developments Limited, is for the following: “Proposed...
Welsh Water has issued an urgent alert to customers in the Holmer, Roman Road and Bobblestock areas of Hereford this evening. A message, shared by Welsh Water says: “We're aware that customers in this area may have no water or low pressure at the moment due to...
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...
Several fire crews have spent hours tackling a large wildfire on Long Mynd in Shropshire. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and into the early hours of Wednesday morning. From Church Stretton Fire Station: “Church Stretton Fire Station crew currently dealing...
It is with shattered hearts we share the devastating news of the passing of Lynne Macey on Saturday 8th March. Lynne is reunited with Gwynne her husband of 55 years. She was a devoted Mum to Eleanor, Lee and Cat, grandma to Cannan, Jude and Jack and lifelong friend of...
A search has been launched after a Land Rover was stolen from a driveway in Rhayader in Powys (Wales) on Tuesday evening. The Land Rover was stolen at approximately 8.10pm. Several posts have been shared on social media, with a reported sighting in Walton, near Old...
In loving memory of Joyce Mary Moses of Longtown Peacefully passed away at Hereford County Hospital on 11th March 2025, aged 93 years. A dearly loved Auntie to Jill, Bruce, Robert, Kate and their families. Joyce’s funeral service will be...
The government will seek expert advice on reclassifying ketamine to become a Class A substance, after illegal use of the drug reached record levels in the year ending March 2023. Ketamine is currently controlled as a Class B substance and the maximum penalty for...
The family of Simon Evans, who died on Friday (March 14) following a collision in Shropshire, have paid tribute to a 'loving and kind gentleman'. The 18-year-old sadly died at the scene of the incident on Offoxey Road in Tong, near Shifnal at around 11.15pm. Simon,...
A man was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court yesterday following a fatal collision in Malvern in August 2023. Peter Burrow, 91, of Colwall pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving following the collision on...
A frustration for people from Herefordshire is that the last train back from Birmingham New Street on weekdays is always 9pm. It then arrives in Hereford just after 10.30pm. This makes road or an expensive hotel stay the only option especially if you find yourself in...
West Mercia Police have provided an update on reports of a dog attack in Hereford on Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “A report was made of a dog running loose in the Moor Park area at around 7.15pm last night. “Officers...
From Herefordshire Council: Blueschool Street, Hereford has been closed to traffic since last Thursday evening (13 March) when surveys associated with planned resurfacing work found suspected voids underneath the carriageway. Since then, investigation work has been...
Nando’s in Hereford is temporarily closed, with refurbishment work taking place. Worried Nando’s lovers contacted Your Herefordshire earlier today after noticing that the outlet was showing as ‘closed’ on Google, but fear not, Nando’s will reopen on Tuesday 25th...
From West Mercia Police: We’re appealing for witnesses following a collision near Vowchurch in Herefordshire last week. At around 11.40am on Friday morning (14 March) a Skoda Yeti and a Kawasaki Mule utility vehicle, which was towing a trailer, collided on the C1206...
Have you seen Maddie? From West Mercia Police: Maddie, 15, has been missing from since Saturday and we’re growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. She’s described as white, 5’ 6” tall, with long blonde hair and long eyelash extensions. When she was last seen...
A dog owner has issued an alert to all dog owners following a shocking incident where his dog was attacked by several dogs in a Herefordshire village. The incident happened at around 3pm on Tuesday afternoon in Withington. Brad told Your Herefordshire: “This incident...
Image - Google Street View Santander has confirmed that it will be closing its Ross-on-Wye branch on 30th July. In a post on its website, Santander confirms the following: “We are reducing the opening hours of some, converting some to ‘counter free’ and closing...
There are reports on social media that a dog has attacked two people in Hereford this evening. A post shared on Live Chat Room Hereford this evening said: “I’ve just witnessed an older lady and gentleman get attacked by a dog. “The dog kept going for the lady from...
It is with the deepest regret and the greatest sadness that I announce the passing of Wendy Tomkins. In the early morning of Monday 3rd March, she lost her battle with cancer but the tough old madam fought until the very end with her best friend at her side at home,...