We are getting reports that the A49 is blocked between Hereford and Leominster this morning due to a collision on Dinmore Hill. The person that reported the incident to us has said that the road is blocked in both directions and that traffic is already building up....
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NEWS | Flood Alert: Alerts issued on Wye, Lugg, Leadon, Arrow and Teme – FULL DETAILS
Flood Alerts have been issued on a number of rivers in Herefordshire following heavy rain over the weekend. RIVER WYE IN HEREFORDSHIRE: From Environment Agency: River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall....
NEWS | TIER REVIEW: Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate continues to fall with restrictions review on Wednesday
Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection rate continues to fall, ahead of a review from the government on the three tier approach to COVID-19 restrictions. Judging by the infection rate for Herefordshire, many would say that the county is on the verge of seeing its...
NEWS | 8 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 8 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 2,650. Last Sunday, 12 new cases of the virus were recorded in...
WORLD NEWS | Germany to enter national lockdown until 10th January
Germany will enter a national lockdown until 10th January, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Under the new measures that will come into force on the 16th December, schools and non-essential retailers will be forced to close and bars and restaurants will be closed...
HORSE RACING | A thoroughly well organised day of racing at Hereford Racecourse
We'd like to take the opportunity to thank Hereford Racecourse for the professional way that they welcomed fans back to the course yesterday. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, with a brilliant team on the gates welcoming racegoers. The stewards, bar staff, caterers,...
NEWS | These areas of Herefordshire have recorded less than three cases of COVID-19 in a week
Latest data released by the government shows that a number of areas in Herefordshire have recorded less than three new cases of COVID-19 in the seven days ending 7th December. The current COVID-19 infection rate in Herefordshire is 46.2 cases per 100,000 population....
NEWS | 20 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 20 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 2,642. Last Saturday, 17 new cases of the virus were recorded in...
NEWS | These areas of Herefordshire have recorded less than three COVID-19 cases in a week
Latest data released by the government shows that a number of areas in Herefordshire have recorded less than three new cases of COVID-19 in the seven days ending 6th December. Incredibly, one of those areas is Hereford South, an area that in data for the seven days...
NEWS | Only four areas of England have a lower COVID-19 infection rate than Herefordshire
Only four areas of England have a lower COVID-19 infection rate than Herefordshire, data released by the government today shows. In the latest data, up until 6th December, Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection rate is at 46.2 cases per 100,000 population. This is DOWN on...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Chief: “We now have a bigger ICU but staffing is stretched and we are over-full”
Herefordshire’s chances of seeing restrictions downgraded to Tier 1 next week seem unlikely for a number of reasons. Despite case numbers and infection rates seeing a significant fall, the NHS is still dealing with the after effects of the wave of cases that affected...
NEWS | 13 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 13 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 2,622. Last Friday, 13 new cases of the virus were recorded in...
NEWS | Pub on Welsh border closes after receiving fines
The Bridge Inn at Kentchurch has temporarily closed after owners said they were treated like ‘criminals’ by local council officials and police. The owners say they received a fine yesterday for having customers in from just over the border in Wales, despite...
NEWS | A change to the COVID-19 self-isolation period from 14 to 10 days has been announced
On Monday 14 December, the change to the isolation period for contacts will apply to all those who are currently self-isolating including those who commenced self-isolation before Monday. Self-isolation periods will begin on the day after exposure, a test or the start...
NEWS | Students self-isolating after COVID-19 case is confirmed at High School in Hereford
A small number of students are self-isolating after a case of COVID-19 was confirmed at Whitecross Hereford High School. A letter sent to parents said: Dear Parents and Guardians We have been made aware of a member of our school community who has tested positive for...
UK NEWS | Wales could face restrictions ‘equivalent to a lockdown’ after Christmas as COVID-19 situation worsens
An updated version of Wales’ covid control plan will be published next week, the First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced. The plan sets out in detail how national measures will be introduced in a more uniform and predictable way, depending on a range of...
FUNDRAISING | Lee Prince is walking home for Christmas to support Walking With The Wounded
Lee Prince from Hereford will be walking home from Imjim Barracks in Gloucester, all the way back home to Kingsway in Hereford, approximately 34 miles, this Christmas, to help raise money for Walking With The Wounded. Walking Home For Christmas is Walking With The...
FEATURED | The Courtyard Hereford has been awarded a £210,380 Kickstart Grant from the Government
The Courtyard Hereford has been awarded a £210,380 Capital Kickstart grant as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund enabling the organisation to push forward with Transform The Yard despite the financial...
MUSIC | Hereford singer duets with Union J star Jaymi Hensley
A Hereford singer has released a duet with Union J star Jaymi Hensley. Steve Liddle from Hereford, met Jaymi when he performed at Play Nightclub and have been good friends since and have decided to work together to release a song together this Christmas. The song -...
NEWS | Plans for Tenbury Wells flood scheme unveiled in virtual event
A virtual engagement event launched this week for the Tenbury Wells community to find out about the proposed flood risk management scheme for their town. Tenbury Wells, February 2020 Construction of the scheme is due to start in March 2022 and aims to reduce the risk...