Have you seen Caitlin? She has been missing from the Grenfell Road area of Hereford. She hasn’t been seen in the last few hours and her family are growing increasingly concerned. West Mercia Police: “Caitlin Church was last seen around 5pm this evening (Sat 13 Feb) in...
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APPEAL | Appeal for possible owners to come forward after dog rescue
Officers are appealing for anyone who thinks they may own any of the dogs rescued during a warrant in Quedgeley yesterday (Friday 12 February) to come forward as the investigation continues. Enquiries, including checks on microchips, have been carried out on 15 adult...
BREAKING | Emergency services dealing with incident near Sainsbury’s in Hereford
UPDATE - 8.30pm | At least one person has been detained by officers following a disturbance at a property in Pomona Place, close to the Sainsbury’s store. Emergency services now have the incident under control and are leaving the scene. Emergency services are dealing...
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 6,289 since the start of the outbreak. Last Saturday, 30 new cases of the virus were...
NEWS | Large police presence in Tupsley area of Hereford
There are reports of a large police presence in the Tupsley area of Hereford this afternoon. Several police officers, police dogs and also West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics are said to be at Tupsley Quarry. We have approached West Mercia Police to find out...
UK NEWS | GB News to launch later this year
GB News is an upcoming British television news channel due to launch this year on Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media. Its chairman will be Andrew Neil.
UK NEWS | Groundbreaking COVID-19 treatments to be fast-tracked through clinical trials
Government awards multi-million-pound funding to phase 1 clinical trial platform to fast-track innovative treatmentsNHS patients could receive cutting-edge COVID-19 treatments in months rather than yearsMove will bring in the world’s best researchers to trial...
NEWS | Devon is the only county in England with a lower COVID-19 infection rate than Herefordshire – CHECK YOUR AREA
Devon is the only county in England with a lower COVID-19 infection rate than Herefordshire. Latest data shows that in the 7 days up until 8th February, Herefordshire had a COVID-19 infection rate of 79 cases per 100,000 population, with Devon the only area with a...
NEWS | Three people taken to hospital following collision in Hereford
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...
NEWS | 30 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
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...
NEWS | Full Council approves budget and Council Tax for 2021/22
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...
NEWS | Significant delays on A49 in Hereford after collision
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...
NEWS | Collision causes delays on A49 in Hereford
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.
NEWS | Increase in rural thefts and burglaries across Powys
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,...
COMMUNITY | The Living Room – Community Larder
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...
BREAKING | Man charged with terrorism and drug offences
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,...
NEWS | Appeal for information after statues are stolen from village in Herefordshire
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...
NEWS | A busy 24 hours for fire crews in Herefordshire
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...
NEWS | West Mercia Police to get over £900,000 to support enforcement of COVID-19 rules
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...
EDUCATION | NMITE Bolsters Its Academic Team With New Hires
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...