Herefordshire Council has confirmed that it will be providing more than 4,500 children with free school meals during the half term holidays in October, thanks to funding from Central Government. The free school meal system is an important component of the support that...
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NEWS | Police appeal for help in finding a wanted man after an assault where a victim was threatened with a knife by a group of men in Malvern
Officers would like to speak to Bryn Jones, 39, about an assault in Malvern on 16 August outside the One Stop shop on Pickersleigh Road around 6.55pm. They believe he could help with enquiries. The victim of this incident walked out of the store to be confronted by a...
COMMUNITY | College student raising funds for a once in a life opportunity for a trip to Greece for sea turtle conservation and marine biology
A college student from Hereford is raising money to be able to take part in a once in a lifetime trip to Greece, for sea turtle conservation and marine biology. Jaz Larcombe who studies at Holme Lacy College in Herefordshire, says the opportunity would see her gain...
NEWS | Sir Bill Wiggin: “Net Zero must not come at the cost of bankrupting the British taxpayer.”
A Press Release from the Office of Sir Bill Wiggin MP. The Prime Minister yesterday (Wednesday 20th September) set out his Government's plan to deliver Net Zero. Rishi Sunak announced changes that mark a more pragmatic approach to hitting Net Zero targets. Plans...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide update on a house fire in Hereford this afternoon
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update on a house fire thats occurred in Hereford this afternoon. The fire occurred at a property in the Hampton Dene area of the city. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
FLOOD ALERT | A flood alert is in force on the River Wye in Herefordshire following heavy rain in Wales
A flood alert is in force on the River Wye in Herefordshire, following heavy rain in Wales. The Environment Agency Flood Alert for the River Wye in Herefordshire says: “River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall....
NEWS | Former Hereford FC manager mentions that ‘Hereford has a real problem with drugs’ in his opening interview as Darlington manager
Former Hereford FC manager Josh Gowling has stated in his opening interview as manager of Darlington, that Hereford has a real problem with drugs. Gowling was named the new manager of Darlington on Tuesday afternoon, and mentioned his time at Hereford in his opening...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver sustained serious injuries following a collision in Hereford
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Whitehouse Way in Hereford involving two vehicles. At around 2.45pm yesterday afternoon (19 September) a blue Nissan Note has collided with a stationary vehicle. The driver of the Nissan has sustained...
NEWS | An elderly woman has sustained serious injuries following an incident in Hereford
West Midlands Ambulance Service have confirmed that an elderly woman has sustained serious injuries following an incident in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “An elderly woman has sustained serious injuries after an incident when she...
FEATURED | A day of family fun with children’s activities and live music is coming to High Town in Hereford at the end of this month, don’t miss out!
A day of family fun is coming to High Town in Hereford later this month, don’t miss out! Hereford AppleFest is coming this September! Last year saw Herefordshire celebrate the apple, one of our most iconic symbols, with Hereford AppleFest. Over the course of 16...
NEWS | 18,100 households in Herefordshire to receive a £300 payment to help with the cost of living at the start of November
Millions of households across the UK will receive £300 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 31 October and 19 November. This is the second of 3 payments totalling up to £900 for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as Universal...
NEWS | Hereford based NMITE welcomes record numbers through its doors for September 2023 Cohort
Hereford based NMITE, New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering, has welcomed fifty-five new students to its September cohort, its highest intake yet, demonstrating the institution’s refreshing approach to engineering education is gaining the traction it...
NEWS | Trailer theft has halved in Herefordshire following successful covert operations carried out by officers in Hereford’s Rural and Business Crime team
Trailer theft has halved in Herefordshire following successful covert operations carried out by officers in Hereford’s Rural and Business Crime team. This Rural Crime Week of Action, police are reminding farmers and livestock handlers to record serial numbers and mark...
NEWS | Former Hereford FC manager Josh Gowling announced as the new manager of Darlington
Former Hereford FC manager Josh Gowling has been announced as the new manager of Darlington. The North East club shared the news in the following update earlier this afternoon. “Darlington FC is today thrilled to announce a new management team of Josh Gowling and...
NEWS | Officers have paid tribute to the bravery of a victim in a rape case that went to trial but resulted in a guilty verdict last week
Officers have paid tribute to the bravery of a victim in a rape case that went to trial but resulted in a guilty verdict last week. On Friday (15 September) a jury at Gloucester Crown Court found Matthew Dickens, 25 and of Greet Road, Winchcombe, guilty of two counts...
NEWS | The government is considering introducing regulations that would require some doctors and nurses to work during strikes to protect patient safety
The government is considering introducing minimum service level (MSL) regulations that would require some doctors and nurses to work during strikes, in order to protect patient safety, the Health and Social Care Secretary has announced. The consultation, launching...
NEWS | Family appeal for answers over the death of Dylan Price who was killed as he made his way home from a party
It’s been two years since Shropshire teenage Dylan Price was killed as he made his way home following a party. The 17-year-old was found dead on the B4385 Brampton Road in Bishops Castle, Shropshire after being struck by a vehicle in the early hours on Sunday 19...
EDUCATION | Withington Primary School celebrates receiving a ‘good rating’ following a recent Ofsted inspection
A Good rating received following a recent Ofsted inspection is being celebrated by pupils and staff at Withington Primary School near Hereford. The rating comes as a result of a visit from inspectors on 17th and 18th July, which was the first routine...
FEATURED | A large area of land on the outskirts of Hereford is to become haven for people and wildlife with wildflowers creating a home for bees, butterflies and even barn owls!
An area of land on the outskirts of Hereford is to become haven for people and wildlife with wildflowers creating a home for bees, butterflies and even barn owls Bartonsham Meadows lie within the meander of the River Wye to the south east of the city and are a popular...
NEWS | A huge Christmas Event gives thousands of free tickets to school children in Herefordshire
Winter Glow, the biggest Christmas event in the Three Counties, is gifting up to 10,000 free tickets to primary school children in the Three Counties this festive season. Those lucky enough to get their hands on a special ticket will be...