Herefordshire workers encouraged to get tested twice a week Two more community pharmacies in Herefordshire have joined the county’s COVID-19 rapid testing programme making it easier for essential workers, who cannot work from home, to get tested. They are: Hereford...
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NEWS | Graphic images released after dog is shot following the death of several lambs
Graphic images have been shared by Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Rural Policing Team after a number of lambs were killed by a dog. The incident is believed to have occurred in the Cotswolds and the Husky was shot dead whilst on a killing rampage....
NEWS | Police search for owners of over 80 stolen dogs discovered in Suffolk
From Suffolk Police: Six people who were arrested as part of a police operation on the outskirts of Ipswich, during which over 80 dogs were seized, have been released on bail as enquiries continue. A large deployment of officers – assisted by partner agencies -...
UK NEWS | Lockdown easing continues in Wales with non-essential goods back on sale and Garden Centres allowed to reopen
Lockdown easing will continue in Wales today, with supermarkets now allowed to sell non-essential items such as DVDs, computer games and toys. It's good news for those that are looking to get out in the garden, with garden centres also allowed to open their doors from...
NEWS | There has been a slight fall in Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate – CHECK YOUR AREA
The infection rate in Herefordshire for the seven days ending 16th March was 32.2 cases per 100,000 population. This is down on the seven days ending 15th March when the infection rate was 33.7 cases per 100,000 population. HEREFORD SOUTH – 3 new cases (Infection rate...
BREAKING | Several police officers have been injured during a night of violence in Bristol
Two Avon and Somerset Police Officers have been seriously injured following a night of violence in the city. A large 'Kill The Bill' protest that started early in the day spilled into violence late in the afternoon, with several police vans set on fire and several...
NEWS | Giles and David collect 26 bags of rubbish from the Rotherwas Access Road in Hereford
Giles Stokes and David Klotz spent their Sunday working hard to collect litter from the Rotherwas Access Road. Many people have commented on how much litter there is at the sides of this particular road, so Giles and David spent over six hours working hard to make it...
NEWS | After being closed for over 400 days – The B4224 at Fownhope will reopen on Friday!
Balfour Beatty has this evening confirmed that the B4224 at Fownhope and Fiddlers Green will reopen this coming Friday (26th March) at 4pm.
NEWS | Police officers injured as violent disorder continues in Bristol following earlier protest
The following statement is from Avon and Somerset Police:
NEWS | Police vans set on fire in Bristol as protest turns into violence
A protest in Bristol has turned violent this evening with several police vans and cars being set on fire by protesters in one part of the city. Graffiti has been sprayed on Bridewell Police Station and several police vans have been set on fire. Police have had...
NEWS | Fire crews rescue man from cliff ledge
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service joined a team from Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service to help rescue a man from a cliff ledge earlier today. The incident occurred at Nash Quarry in Presteigne. Crews rescued the man who...
CENSUS | 512 people in Herefordshire identified as a Jedi Knight in 2011
From Herefordshire Council: “In the last Census in Herefordshire 512 people identified as a Jedi Knight & 14 people said they believe in Heavy Metal. Its difficult trying to find a photo of these good people but it's probably looks a bit like this.” The...
MISSING | Urgent appeal to find missing Hereford woman
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate missing Kirsty Waugh from Hereford. Kirsty is 28 years-old and was last seen on Golden Post yesterday evening (Saturday 20 March). She is described as 5ft 6ins with brown hair and a medium build. Kirsty is likely to...
NEWS | 16 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 16 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,804 since the start of the outbreak. Last Sunday, 8 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed...
NEWS | NHS jabs 27 people a second on ‘super saturday’ for vaccine programme
From NHS England: NHS staff delivered almost 100,000 Covid jabs in a single hour yesterday as ‘Super Saturday’ took the vaccine programme to new heights. A record 756,873 jabs were recorded across England, including 686,424 first doses to cap a bumper week. Nurses,...
BREAKING | Record 873,784 vaccinations administered in latest 24 hour period
A record 873,784 vaccinations have been recorded in the latest 24 hour period in the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “Yesterday was a record-breaking day for the vaccine rollout, with 873,784 people receiving a jab. “A huge thank you to everyone...
FEATURED | Girlguiding Herefordshire Goes Zooming Around The World
With international travel and adventure on hold, Girlguiding Herefordshire is joining together to form a virtual expedition around the globe. Headed by Pip, our intrepid explorer, girls will be visiting up to 9 countries in far away lands such as Kenya, Canada, South...
NEWS | Road in Herefordshire partially blocked by RTC
The A417 is currently partially blocked in between Ashperton Village and Trumpet Crossroads in Hereford by a RTC. A member of the public told Your Herefordshire that a horse box is awaiting recovery. Traffic is still believed to be flowing well but it may be worth...
COMMUNITY | Can you help Happy Meadows Animal Therapy rehome several animals?
Happy Meadows Animal Therapy take pride in their duty of care and endeavour in taking service very seriously. They cover all aspects of animal therapy helping many people within the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area. They have a responsibility as a Collective to...
NEWS | Work continues to repair sinkhole on street in Hereford
Work is continuing to repair a sinkhole that was discovered on a street in Hereford. Foley Street, which is situated just off the A438 (Ledbury Road) in Hereford, has been closed since Wednesday afternoon, when the sinkhole was first discovered. Balfour Beatty and...