James Bannister was last seen at around midnight on the morning of Friday 19 February in the Fownes Hotel, Worcester, before leaving the hotel on foot. James is believed to have links to Birmingham and Somerset and we are growing increasingly concerned for his...
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NEWS | A few words from Boris Johnson ahead of COVID-19 roadmap announcement
The Prime Minister will today set out the government’s roadmap for cautiously easing lockdown restrictions in England. Cabinet will meet virtually this morning to discuss the plan, the Prime Minister will give a statement to Parliament in the afternoon, and host a...
FEATURED | Family of terminally ill teenager thank public for support and generosity
The family of terminally ill teenager Frank have taken the time to say a huge thank you to the thousands of people that have offered them support and sent them messages over recent days. Frank's mum Emma said: "Hello all. We wanted to drop by and give the biggest...
GALLERY | Flooding hits Herefordshire – February 2021
Many parts of Herefordshire have been hit by further flooding over the weekend, with the River Wye peaking at over 5 metres in Hereford on Sunday. Ian Forbes Kevin Eaton Phil Butler Stuart Townsend Stuart Townsend Will Sykes
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate compared to surrounding areas
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate is rising, which is in comparison the majority of the United Kingdom, where cases continue to fall. COVID-19 INFECTION RATES IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA (DATA UP UNTIL 16TH FEBRUARY): Herefordshire’s COVID-19...
UK NEWS | Pupils start phased return to schools in Wales
From today, children aged three to seven will begin returning to schools in a phased way in Wales, while some vocational learners on courses that require practical learning, will return to college. Following the latest review of coronavirus restrictions, the Welsh...
NEWS | Flooding update as levels on River Wye start to fall
Levels on the River Wye in Herefordshire have peaked overnight, with both Hereford and Ross-on-Wye seeing high levels. The Wye peaked at just under 5.1 metres at Hereford, making it the second time in a month that the river has seen a level over 5 metres in the city....
BREAKING | Boris Johnson to announce details of ‘roadmap out of lockdown’ in press conference at 7pm
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to detail the governments 'roadmap out of lockdown' later today. The PM will first of all address MPs in the House of Commons at around 3.30pm this afternoon, before leading a Downing Street Press Conference at approximately 7pm...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate rises above 100 cases per 100,000 population – CHECK YOUR AREA
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate has risen, with data for the seven days up until 16th February showing an infection rate of 100.6 cases per 100,000 population. This is an increase on data up until the 14th February that showed an infection rate of 77.8 cases...
NEWS | 26 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 26 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,499 since the start of the outbreak. Last Sunday, 22 new cases of the virus were recorded...
NEWS | No further COVID-19 related deaths recorded at hospitals in Herefordshire
NHS England has released daily COVID-19 figures that confirm 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 the county since the start of the...
CHARITY | Tupsley Girls U12s Pumas are fundraising in memory of Kieran Joyce
From Tupsley Girls: To keep active and help relieve some of the boredom from not playing football during Lockdown V3.0, Tupsley Girls U12 Pumas will be collectively completing a virtual tour of all the grounds in the Barclays WSL and The FA Women’s Championship. This...
NEWS | Hereford man sentenced for child abduction and sex offences
A man from Hereford has been sentenced to 5 years and 3 months imprisonment and will be placed on the sex offenders register for life after pleading guilty to various charges in relation to child sex offences when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. Jamie Turley...
NEWS | Police stop electric scooter rider who had no insurance and was disqualified
It's not something you every day, a recovery truck taking away an electric scooter after a police stop. However West Mercia Police officers in Worcester did just that yesterday after an electric scooter rider failed to stop....
NEWS | 23 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 23 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,473 since the start of the outbreak. Last Saturday, 26 new cases of the virus were...
NEWS | Fire crews called after car ends up in hedge
Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue crews have been joined by West Midlands Ambulance Service at a RTC in rural Herefordshire. https://twitter.com/hwfirecontrol/status/1363152885568196614?s=21
NEWS | Emergency services respond to incident in Hereford
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident in the River View (Putson) area of Hereford. Officers from West Mercia Police as well as paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently at the scene. Residents living in the area have told us...
NEWS | No further COVID-19 related deaths recorded at hospitals in Herefordshire
NHS England has released daily COVID-19 figures that confirm 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 the county since the start of the...
NEWS | Police appeal after rocks are thrown through pub window
From West Mercia Police: Rocks were thrown at The Eagle Inn, Broad St #RossonWye at 6am today smashing several windows. 2 males, 1 wearing red trousers and beige top, made off up Sation St. CCTV enquiries on going. Any Info contact #PCSO Alexander via 07773 049929...
NEWS | Care home residents to be allowed one visitor as part of cautious easing of lockdown
Visitors to be allowed to hold hands, with tests required before entry and PPE to be worn on siteScheme designed to be the next, cautious step in bringing families back together Care home residents will be able to be visited indoors by a single, named...