Broadlands Primary School recently took part in the Book Trust’s Pyjamarama Day 2021. Deputy Head Robert Kay told Your Herefordshire: "As a school, Reading is at the heart of everything we do. The ability to read gives us so many opportunities and unlocks so many...
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NEWS | Motorists advised to expect delays with roadworks on major road into Hereford until November
Motorists have been warned to expect delays, with roadworks commencing on a major road into Hereford today. The roadworks will be in place on the A49 between Starting Gate and Lyde, with temporary traffic lights in place. Once the work is completed, the 30mph speed...
NEWS | New parking charge structure introduced today in Herefordshire – FULL DETAILS
A new car parking charge structure that has been introduced across the county today (17 May) will make it easier than ever for you to make an informed decision about where best to park your car. The new structure, which divides the price of parking into bands...
NEWS | More than 20 million UK adults receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Health services across the UK have now administered a total of 56,677,012 million vaccines between 8 December and 15 May, including 36,573,354 million people with their first dose (69.4%) and 20,103,658 million with their second (38.2%). The government met its target...
NEWS | COVID-19 restrictions relaxed in England from today – FULL DETAILS
COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed in England, despite concerns over the rapid spread of the COVID-19 variant first discovered in India. From today, people in England will be able to do the following: Outdoors, most social contact rules will be lifted - although...
NEWS | Young child dies following suspected gas explosion in Lancashire
From North West Ambulance Service: A major incident was declared earlier this morning following an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. We were called at 02:39 to reports of an explosion and arrived on the scene at 02:47, where we worked alongside Lancashire Fire...
NEWS | Main route between England and Wales remains closed after lorry crashes into building
The A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) remains closed at the border with Wales this lunchtime after a lorry hit a building yesterday. The closure is in place on the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) between B4347 (Pontrilas) and The Old Pandy Inn (Pandy) due to the...
NEWS | GoFundMe page set up following tragic death of 10-year-old Kaja
From Alice Griffiths: In April 2021 Kaja was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour, tragically Kaja passed away just a month later, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 10 years old. Sadly Kaja's Daddy also passed away from a brain tumour in...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to man who died on A465 (Heads of the Valleys Road)
From South Wales Police: The victim of a fatal road traffic collision which happened at around 11.00am on Thursday 13th May on the A465 Heads of the Valleys has been named as Robbie-Lee Selway, 21, from Merthyr Tydfil. Mr Selway’s family has paid the following tribute...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection falls despite an increase in cases in a couple of areas – MORE DETAILS
Herefordshire's overall COVID-19 infection rate continues to fall, that is despite an increase in cases in a couple of areas of the county. In the seven days ending 9th May 2021, Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection rate was 27.5 cases per 100,000 population, this is...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council given further £831,215 in next stage of successful rough sleeping programme
Herefordshire Council has been given a further £831,215 by central government in the next stage of the successful rough sleeping programme. More rough sleepers are set to be helped off the streets and into safe accommodation thanks to a further £203 million funding,...
NEWS | 275 new properties could be built in Herefordshire after outline planning permission was approved for two developments
Up to 275 new properties could be built in Herefordshire, after Herefordshire Council granted Outline Planning Permission for two developments in two separate areas of the county. Up to 100 dwellings could be built next to the A480 in Credenhill and up to 175...
NEWS | Here’s what restrictions will be relaxed on Monday in England – FULL DETAILS
COVID-19 restrictions will be relaxed in England on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed today, despite concerns over the recent spread of the COVID-19 variant first seen in India. Some scientists had earlier called for the relaxation of restrictions on...
CONFIRMED | Boris Johnson confirms relaxation to restrictions in England will go ahead on Monday
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that restrictions will continue to be relaxed in England on Monday, despite concerns that the Indian COVID-19 variant could be more transmissible. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he believes the Indian variant is more...
NEWS | Rogue traders fined after conning elderly resident
Elderly Ross-on-Wye resident was deceived into having unnecessary and expensive roof repair works. A Bournemouth company, its director and salesman, who targeted an elderly Ross-on-Wye resident, have received fines for unfair trading criminal offences. Herefordshire...
UK NEWS | Wales to move to COVID alert level 2 from Monday – FULL DETAILS
Indoor hospitality businesses will be able to re-open from Monday May 17; indoor entertainment venues will also re-open and there will be an increase in the number of people able to attend organised indoor and outdoor activities. The First Minister will also confirm...
NEWS | Main route between England and Wales closed due to RTC
The A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) is currently closed between B4347 (Pontrilas) and The Old Pandy Inn (Pandy) due to an accident at Llangua Bridge. Emergency services are at the scene and the road is expected to remain closed for some time....
CHARITY | Kate is running the London Marathon 2021 to raise money for SSAFA
From Kate Gibbs: I’m running the London Marathon for SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity (Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and Families Association) please check out their website and the incredible things they do, a charity close to my heart. You’re probably wondering why...
BREAKING | Boris Johnson to host Press Conference from Downing Street at 5pm
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a Downing Street coronavirus news conference later, Number 10 has confirmed. It comes as concerns over the variant first seen in India are increasing, with a number of outbreaks of the variant now recorded in the United Kingdom....
NEWS | Raising £200 to create a memorial for Brian and Elizabeth at their beloved Chapel in Lugwardine
From the family of Brian Hodges: As a family we are sad to share the loss of our father Brian Hodges, who passed away peacefully at Lynhales Hall Nursing home in Herefordshire with his daughter Emily at his side. We have created this page to share just some of our...