Herefordshire will be placed under Tier 1 (Medium) restrictions from Saturday 19th December, after a large fall in infection rates in the county led to Health Secretary Matt Hancock announcing that the government had made a decision to reduce the restrictions. Tier 1:...
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NEWS | LATEST: Flooding risk in Herefordshire – 8am Update
Heavy rain and strong winds are pushing in from the west and from around 9am this morning parts of South/Mid Wales and Herefordshire will start to see heavy rain set in for much of the day. The Met Office has an amber warning out for parts of South Wales, with the...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council will give £75 food vouchers to struggling families this Christmas
Families in need are getting extra government support in time for Christmas · £170m Covid Winter Grant Scheme announced last month already in action as vulnerable families across England get help through councils...
NEWS | Council agrees £68k spend to work up outline proposals for a net zero carbon affordable housing scheme at Station Approach
Herefordshire Council's Cabinet have agreed to spend £68,000 putting outline proposals together for a net zero affordable housing scheme at Station Approach/Merton Meadow in Hereford. Purpose: At Cabinet on 26 November 2020 the decision was taken on how the council...
NEWS | Significant flooding is possible in some parts as pulses of heavy rain push across UK
Significant flooding is possible in some parts of England and Wales as heavy rain and strong winds cross the United Kingdom as we end the week. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for parts of South Wales with up to 100mm of rain possible in some localised...
NEWS | Please make sure your elderly relatives don’t become victims of theft
Somerset Live have shared an article of how a 97 year old grandmother with dementia was swindled out of £50,000 over a number of years. Click here for the full story on how Linda Truman took advantage of a vulnerable World War Two hero -> Woman who stole thousands...
NEWS | COVID-19 Infection Rates in parts of Wales are now above 1,000 cases per 100,000 population
COVID-19 infection rates across much of South Wales are rising sharply, with some parts of Wales recording infection rates of over 1,000 cases per 100,000 population. COVID-19 INFECTION RATES IN SOUTH WALES: MERTHYR TYDFIL: 1032 cases per 100,000 population BLAENAU...
NEWS | Nightclub operator Deltic rescued by Rekom
Nightclub operator Deltic, owner of the well known Pryzm chain and also Play Nightclub in Hereford, has been saved by Danish group Rekom, in a deal that will see 42 of Deltic's nightclubs remain open, with ten venues expected to close. Rekom Group chief executive Adam...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate rises slightly – FULL LIST
Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection rate has risen slightly in data up until 12th December. Herefordshire's infection rate now stands at 55 cases per 100,000 population, that is UP on the 50.8 cases per 100,000 population that was recorded in data up until the 11th...
NEWS | 19 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 19 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases recorded in the county since the start of the outbreak to 2,719. Last Thursday, 12 new cases of the virus were recorded in...
NEWS | West Mercia Police issue statement after news that Herefordshire will move to Tier 1 restrictions from Saturday
Following today's announcement that Herefordshire will be moving into Tier 1, Superintendent for Herefordshire Ross Jones said: “The good news for those living in Herefordshire is that we are now within Tier 1 as we approach the Christmas period. However, areas...
COMMUNITY | Eco-warrior students collect crisp packets for local recycling group
Eco-warrior students at Whitecross Hereford High School have been busy collecting crisp packets to donate to the Herefordshire Community Recycling Group. Pictured are Steven, Keira, Millie & Teddie who have been collecting the crisp packets for recycling. Also...
NEWS | Bill Wiggin MP pleased but urges caution as Herefordshire moves into Tier 1 restrictions
Bill Wiggin, MP for North Herefordshire, has given his reaction after Herefordshire was named in Tier 1 of the Government’s coronavirus restrictions. Mr Wiggin said: “We have been doing very well in Herefordshire because our population is responsible, careful and...
NEWS | Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes
The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages – giving businesses and employees across the UK certainty into the New Year, the Chancellor announced today. In a move to ensure firms can...
NEWS | Staggered rollout of coronavirus testing for secondary schools and colleges
The government has today (17 December) confirmed that all secondary schools and colleges in England will be able to test more of their staff and students in a round of free coronavirus testing from the first week of January. This will help to deliver the national...
NEWS | Extinction Rebellion protest outside Avara Foods in Hereford
The following article is a press release from Extinction Rebellion Marches: Avara, It's your 'Amazon’ delivery! Soya linked to fires and deforestation in Brazil is feeding our chicken! Extinction Rebellion Marches delivered a gift of charred trees and message to Avara...
NEWS | Herefordshire to move into Tier 1 from Saturday: Statement from Herefordshire Council
The Government has today announced the outcome of its review of the Covid-19 tier system in England and has decided Herefordshire will move into Tier 1 (Medium Alert) from Saturday 19 December. While Herefordshire infection rates are low compared to other areas,...
BREAKING | Herefordshire placed under Tier 1 restrictions
Herefordshire will be placed under Tier 1 (Medium) restrictions from Saturday 19th December, the government has confirmed. What does this mean? Tier 1: Medium alert In Tier 1: you must not socialise in groups larger than 6 people, indoors or outdoors, other than where...
NEWS | Statement from the UK government, Scottish Government and Welsh Government on Christmas COVID-19 plans
As we approach the festive period, the UK government, Scottish Government, and Welsh Government are seeking to balance pragmatism with the overriding priority of protecting public health. To do this, we have joined together to issue clear guidance and recommendations,...
NEWS | Homeless veterans complete self-build in time for Christmas
Against all odds, six previously homeless veterans have completed a self-build scheme of 19 affordable homes in Leominster, Herefordshire and will be enjoying Christmas in their new homes.The aim of the scheme, which is a collaboration between veterans’ charity...