We are appealing for witnesses to an attempted kidnap of a man in Mitton, Tewkesbury. The incident happened a week ago at around 10.45am in the morning on Wednesday 9 December when the man was approaching a dry cleaners with the intention of dropping off and...
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NEWS | COVID-19 update from Wye Valley NHS Trust
The following statement on the current COVID-19 situation in Herefordshire has been provided to Your Herefordshire by Wye Valley NHS Trust. We continue to care for inpatients with confirmed COVID-19. All patients being admitted through the hospital and frontline...
NEWS | More than 137,000 people in UK receive first dose of COVID vaccine in one week
More than 137,000 people in the UK have received the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in the first week of the largest vaccination programme in British history. The government has today released provisional figures which show at least 137,897 people...
BREAKING | Wales to go into lockdown from 28th December
The Welsh Government has announced that Wales will enter lockdown from the 28th December. This means that the whole country will be placed under Tier 4 restrictions that mean: - Only 2 households should bubble up over Christmas. - Non-essential shops and gyms will...
BREAKING | No major changes to Christmas COVID-19 plans
The four nations have agreed that the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions over the Christmas period will still go ahead as planned according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. A statement is set to be released by the four nations of the United Kingdom shortly. Prime...
NEWS | FLOOD WATCH: River Wye expected to flood in Hereford tomorrow
Further rainfall is expected to cause flooding in Herefordshire over the coming days, with rivers across Herefordshire expected to respond. A flood watch is in place on the River Wye in Herefordshire and the Flood Warning Information Service have said: "River levels...
NEWS | COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins in East Herefordshire
GP’s from Herefordshire's East PCN have begun delivering the Covid-19 vaccine. More GPs in Herefordshire and Worcestershire will begin to deliver the vaccine to the most vulnerable in the coming days and week. Covid vaccination services run by family doctors and their...
NEWS | Iceland will open at The Range in February
You’ll soon be able to purchase your favourite Iceland items at The Range in Hereford. Signs have been put up outside the store to notify customers that Iceland will be opening inside the store from 26th February 2021. Over recent months, several stores in Hereford...
NEWS | New President for Ross-on-Wye and District Branch of The Royal British Legion
On Wednesday 9th December the new President of the Ross-on-Wye and District Royal British Legion Branch was welcomed and presented with the President’s Jewel. Major Patrick Darling has taken over as President following the departure of Air Cdre Viv Warrington. Major...
UK NEWS | Four arrests for attempted murder in Stourport
Police have arrested four people on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Stourport-on-Severn. Officers arrested three men aged, 48,18,21 and a 21-year-old woman yesterday (Monday 14 December) in relation to an attack which happened at around 10.45pm...
NEWS | Government announces delay to rail fare rises until March 2021
The government will delay the normal annual January change to rail fares until 1 March next year (2021), offering a significant window for commuters who cannot work at home to purchase cheaper season tickets at the existing rate and allowing greater flexibility in...
NEWS | Emergency services deal with serious RTC in Ludlow
A RTC last night left a car on its roof and saw ambulance staff provide treatment to two men in Ludlow. The incident happened in Sheet Road, Ludlow at 10.23pm (Tuesday). Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, a BASICS emergency doctor and a MERIT trauma doctor and...
NEWS | Labour leader calls for Christmas COVID plans to be changed
Labour leader Keir Starmer has called on the Prime Minister to convene an emergency COBRA meeting to review the current relaxation of restrictions over Christmas, following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said: “It...
NEWS | Which tier will Herefordshire find itself in when announcement is made later?
The government will announce later today which tier of restrictions Herefordshire will be placed under from Saturday 19th December. Herefordshire is currently under Tier 2 (High) restrictions. The previous announcement was made on the 26th November when Herefordshire...
UK NEWS | Fire crews tackle major fire at Drayton Manor Theme Park
Fire crews are currently tackling a major fire at Drayton Manor Theme Park in Staffordshire. A statement from Drayton Manor Theme Park said: We can confirm that we currently have a number of fire crews on site at the park. Since being made aware of the blaze, we have...
NEWS | Plans to create an artists’ and makers’ quarter in Hereford being considered by a community group
Hereford Community Land Trust has applied for funds to purchase a block of property in the Aubrey Street–Berrington Street area of Hereford, according to The Hereford Issue. The project would create new retail space and workshops for artists and craftspeople, combined...
FEATURED | Odeon reopens TOMORROW – Giveaway winners announced
Odeon Hereford reopens TOMORROW (Wednesday 16th December) for the release of Wonder Woman. In the run up to Christmas and during the festive period, Odeon will be showing Christmas Films from just £5! GIVEAWAY WINNERS: TIM COOKE, JULIE BETHELL, CLAIRE JOPLING &...
NIGHT SKY | The ‘Great’ Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
Skywatchers are in for an end-of-year treat. What has become known popularly as the “Christmas Star” is an especially vibrant planetary conjunction easily visible in the evening sky over the next two weeks as the bright planets Jupiter and Saturn come together,...
NEWS | West Midlands Safari Park offers VIP Safari Lodges experience
West Midlands Safari Park have introduced their brand new Safari Lodges at West Midland Safari Park. Eight exclusive, luxury lodges, designed to give you an up-close and immersive overnight wildlife experience like no other. Safari Lodges short breaks include dinner...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate remains one of the lowest in England
Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection has slightly risen in data up until 10th December but it still remains one of the lowest in England. The current COVID-19 infection rate in Herefordshire is 45.6 cases per 100,000 population. This is UP very slightly on the 44.6...