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Three people have been taken to hospital after seven vehicles were involved in a collision on the A49 in Hereford. Emergency services were called to the A49 (Ross Road) at just after 3.30pm this afternoon. Several cars were involved in the incident and crews from...
Public Health England have confirmed that 30 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,263 since the start of the outbreak. Last Friday, 29 new cases of the virus were recorded...
Council Tax set to rise by 4.99% as council faces long-term Covid-19 cost pressures on its budget Full Council has approved the 2021/22 budget today (12 February 2021). This includes the setting of Herefordshire Council tax rates which will come into effect from April...
There are significant delays on the A49 (Ross Road) in Hereford this afternoon, following a collision involving a number of vehicles near the junction for Holme Lacy Road. Emergency services were called just before 4pm and crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire...
There are traffic delays this afternoon in Hereford following a RTC on the A49 at the Broadleys junction. A number of vehicles are involved. Emergency services are on the scene and traffic is building up. More soon.
Rural policing officers are offering crime prevention advice following a series of crimes targeting farms across Powys. The Rural Crime Team has seen an increase in rural burglaries and thefts over January and February, with agricultural trailers, quad bikes, ATVs,...
Have you heard of The Living Room? Based on Commercial Road in Hereford. The Living Room offers the following: A cafeA Safe spaceA community larderA training and community spaceFood parcels arrangedPeer support groupsCounselling & Mediation ServicesAny money spent...
Following an investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) involving Counter Terrorism Policing South West (CTPSW) and Gloucestershire Constabulary, a man has been charged with terrorism and drug offences. Toby Shone, aged 43, of The Cross,...
From West Mercia Police: It is believed the offenders removed the three Brian Alabaster statues sometime between midnight on Friday 5 February and midnight on Sunday 7 February 2021 Anyone who has any information about the theft is asked to contact us via our Tell us...
It's been a busy 24 hours for Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service crews in Herefordshire, with several call outs. At 11:18 today, crews were called to Hereford Road in Leominster. Crew tackled a fire in the open involving an arm chair. Crews...
Since the start of the pandemic, officers across the country have played a crucial role in helping to stop the spread of the virus, by enforcing the COVID-19 regulations to protect the public, while continuing with investigations and keeping our streets safe. £58...
February 2021 - The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has confirmed the appointment of two new academic staff members – Assistant Professor Aris Quintana-Nedelcos and Assistant Professor Tim Belden. They join ahead of the...
Councillors have today unanimously agreed to vote to approve the Council Tax reduction scheme for 2021/22, with increased discounts compared to the existing scheme. It means that local residents facing financial hardship will continue to be given and in some cases may...
Here is a list of a number of upcoming roadworks that are taking place across Herefordshire and the wider area. Provided by local authorities and other organisations. https://twitter.com/HfdsStreets/status/1360166982675488768?s=20...
Herefordshire Council has approved a planning application for new wall insulation, refenestration, a roof replacement with new warm roof construction, including removal of existing chimneys and associated works at The Oval in Hereford. This area of Hereford has seen...
Hereford is one of 100 places invited by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to be part of the £3.6 billion Towns Fund. This scheme supports economic growth in towns and cities around the UK. Hereford could get up to £25 million in funding...
On 1 December 2020, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that Lastminute.com had signed formal undertakings which committed it to pay out over £7 million to more than 9,000 customers when their holidays were cancelled due to the pandemic. All those...
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate continues to fall and this is how it compares to surrounding counties. COVID-19 INFECTION RATES IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA (DATA UP UNTIL 6TH FEBRUARY): Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate is currently 87...
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate has fallen, with data for the seven days up until 7th February showing an infection rate of 87 cases per 100,000 population. This is a decrease on data up until the 2nd February that showed an infection rate of 135.9 cases per...
Charles Byrne, aged 24, from Waterworks Road, Worcester, has been charged with murder and attempted murder. He is remanded to Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court to appear tomorrow (Friday). He was charged in relation to an incident that occurred in Worcester on...