Officers are appealing for information following a sexual assault in Hereford. At around 3.40pm on Wednesday 10 March a teenage girl was walking through an underpass that goes underneath Victoria Street (from the Sainsbury side to Tesco) when she became aware of a man...
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NEWS | Date Change – This is when the Knife Angel is coming to Hereford!
The Knife Angel is a stunning 27ft, 3.5 ton, sculpture of an angel made out of 100,000 confiscated knives received from 43 Police Forces across the UK. Originating from The British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry and created by sculptor Alfie Bradley,...
NEWS | One arrested as police crackdown on anti-social behaviour on trains in Herefordshire
British Transport Police have arrested one person after reports of youth related trespass, anti social behaviour and non compliance with COVID-19 rules on trains between Hereford and Worcester. One person was arrested for being drunk and disorderly and police said...
COMMUNITY | Jack Albie – Hereford’s Lockdown Legend
When Boris Johnson placed the UK in lockdown on the 23rd March 2020, many of us had our lives thrown into disarray and confusion. The situation was even worse for Jack who’s autistic and has epilepsy but that hasn’t stopped him recording daily videos to keep...
NEWS | New £50 note revealed by Bank of England
Today, Governor Andrew Bailey unveils the design of the new £50 banknote featuring the scientist Alan Turing. He will be joined by Stephen Fry and Dr Simon Singh, who will reflect on the note, and the choice to feature Alan Turing on it. Following its public unveil...
NEWS | These are the areas of Herefordshire that have been ‘COVID Free’ over recent seven day period – CHECK YOUR AREA
Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection rate remains fairly low at 32.2 cases per 100,000 population. HEREFORD SOUTH – Fewer than 3 new cases (Infection rate of – cases per 100,000 population) HEREFORD SOUTH WEST – Fewer than 3 new cases (Infection rate of –...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust proud to be part of NHS Midlands team that’s delivered over 5 million vaccines
Wye Valley NHS Trust has taken to social media to share how proud it is to be part of the NHS Midlands team that has delivered over 5 million COVID-19 vaccines. https://twitter.com/WyeValleyNHS/status/1374747538734120961?s=20 Midlands leads the way as first to reach...
MISSING | Police increasingly concerned about missing man from Hereford
Officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 22-year-old man who is missing from Hereford. Jakob Newman Watt was last seen leaving an address in Golden Post at around 3.45pm today (Wednesday 24 March) but has not been seen since. He is described as...
NEWS | Union flag to be flown on UK Government buildings every day
New rules surrounding flying of the Union Flag publishedCulture Secretary hails change as “a proud reminder of our history and the ties that bind us” Currently, Union flags are only required to be flown on all UK Government buildings on designated days....
NEWS | 5 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 5 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,825 since the start of the outbreak. Last Wednesday, 8 new cases of COVID-19 were...
NEWS | Fire crews called to kitchen fire in Herefordshire
Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service crews from Eardisley and Hereford responded to reports of a kitchen fire at a property in Weobley earlier today. Crews arrived at the scene at approximately 1.45pm and found that the owner of the property and her pet...
NEWS | Lady Hawkins’ School will remain closed on Thursday
Herefordshire Council has confirmed that Lady Hawkins’ School will remain closed tomorrow. The following update is from Lady Hawkins’ School: We’re sure that there will be various stories floating around in the media, so we would like to give you as much information...
NEWS | New tree planters and seats to be installed in Hereford city centre
New tree planters and seats are set to be installed in parts of Hereford city centre, with installation starting on Monday 29th March. A letter sent to residents and businesses in the city centre details plans to place several moveable planters at various locations...
NEWS | Crash causes delays on major road in Hereford
Emergency services are currently responding to a RTC on the A465 (Belmont Road) in Hereford. The incident is believed to be near Farmfoods. West Mercia Police are currently on the scene but traffic is reported to be moving very slowly.
NEWS | Determination pushes Alan through after a spell of ill-health threatened to de-rail fundraising bid.
The 89-year-old was forced to put his activities on hold when he was laid low by illness early in the year but happily he is now recovered and starting to scale up his efforts again. Alan is raising funds for Rotary, Parkinson’s and Burghill Parish Church by...
FEATURED | Local artworks to be displayed alongside Grayson Perry exhibition
A chance to show your creative side Herefordshire residents are being invited to take inspiration from artist Grayson Perry and create their own works of art - a tapestry, textile or collage – with a selection to be displayed at Hereford Museum and Art Gallery at the...
MISSING DOG | Delilah was stolen from her elderly owner in Herefordshire
6 month old puppy Delilah is believed to have been stolen from an elderly lady last momth in Marden (Herefordshire) HR1 area. Please comment on our Facebook page once you’ve shared as it will help the appeal reach a wider audience Springer spaniel. Brown face with...
NEWS | Police concerned for welfare of teenager who’s been missing since last week
Officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary are appealing for help to locate a teenager who has been reported missing from Gloucester. 15-year-old Daniel Roche was last seen on Evergreen Walk in the City at 8.30am last Thursday (18 March) and hasn't returned which has...
EDUCATION | NMITE appoints new Chair of Board of Trustees: Terence Jagger, CBE
NMITE has today 24th March announced the appointment of Terence Jagger, CBE as its new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Until recently, Terence Jagger was Chair of the Board of Governors, Bath Spa University, a...
NEWS | Street in Hereford reopens following sinkhole repairs
Foley Street in Hereford has reopened following repairs to a sinkhole that appeared last week. Welsh Water have been working to repair a leak and it was expected that the road would remain closed until this weekend but the work required has been completed earlier than...