Police have released an e-fit of a man they would like to identify in connection with two separate assaults on a woman in Gloucester. The first incident happened on Pippin Close in Abbeymead at around 1pm on Saturday 13 April. A man had approached a woman in the...
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NEWS | Police have blocked off a major route near Hereford this morning
Police have blocked off a major route near Hereford this morning. The A438 is closed in both directions between Lugwardine and Hereford. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are at the scene. The closure is near the River Lugg bridge. Hereford &...
NEWS | Tributes paid to a 20-year-old man who died following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle
The family of a man who died in a collision at Lydart, near Monmouth, has paid tribute to him, describing him as ‘affectionate, bright, bubbly, chatty and engaging’. Officers attended a report of a road traffic collision involving a black Fiat Panda car and a red...
NEWS | A Herefordshire pub is reopening its doors with live music and fabulous food this evening
A Herefordshire Pub is set to reopen its doors with live music and fabulous food this Friday 7th June, from 6pm. The Prince of Wales pub in Ross-on-Wye confirmed that it will be reopening this Friday in a post on Facebook. The post shared on Facebook said: “The news...
ELECTION | The candidates who will contest Herefordshire’s two seats at the General Election have now been published
The candidates who will contest Herefordshire's two seats at the General Election have now been published. Six people are standing to be MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire in the July 4 vote. They are: Nigel Ely (Reform), Joe Emmett (Labour), Jesse Norman...
NEWS | Sir Bill Wiggin (Conservative Candidate for North Herefordshire) launches his campaign and says ‘I am a fighter and we are going to win!’
Press Release from the North Herefordshire Conservatives: Earlier this week, Sir Bill Wiggin, Conservative Party Candidate in North Herefordshire, launched his campaign for the General Election on July 4th. The event, held in Leominster Rankin Club, was well attended...
NEWS | A woman was taken to hospital in a potentially serious condition following an incident in Hereford this morning
A woman was taken to hospital in a potentially serious condition following an incident in Hereford this morning. Members of the public reported seeing a significant police presence near Sainsbury’s in Hereford this morning. Officers were seen attending an...
NEWS | A man has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving following a collision between a van and a cyclist
An Abergavenny motorist who was involved in a collision which killed Welsh triathlon and Ironman star, Rebecca Comins, has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. Vasile Barbu, 49, was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving at Cardiff...
NEWS | A child sex offender who preyed on a five-year-old girl has been sentenced to 13 years
A child sex offender who preyed on a five-year-old girl in Worcester has been sentenced to 13 years. Benjamin Holmes, 31, of Ravensholme, Wolverhampton, was found guilty at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 6 June) of causing a child under 13 to engage in...
NEWS | Significant Police presence near Sainsbury’s in Hereford this morning
There is a significant police presence near Sainsbury’s in Hereford this morning. Officers have been seen attending an incident on Grimmer Road, near the entrance to Sainsbury’s in Hereford. West Midlands Ambulance Service are also in attendance. Access to...
NEWS | Fire crews are tackling a wildfire on a hill on the border between England and Wales this morning near Kington
Fire crews are currently tackling a wildfire on a hill on the border between England and Wales this morning near Kington. The fire is on Hanter Hill and was first reported overnight. Crews from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, as well as Hereford &...
FEATURED | A new French restaurant promises to serve good quality food in relaxed surroundings
A new French restaurant that’s set to open its doors in Herefordshire is promising to serve good quality food, in relaxed surroundings. L’Ecole des Amis is set to open on Station Road in Credenhill in the coming months. The restaurant has applied for a license from...
NEWS | Antiques expert and TV star Kate Bliss has helped to raise a magnificent £1,607 for St Michael’s Hospice at an event in Herefordshire
Antiques expert and TV star Kate Bliss has helped to raise a magnificent £1,607 for St Michael’s Hospice at an “amazing” WI open meeting where she captivated guests with anecdotes and valuations. Kate, who has appeared on the BBC's Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and Secret...
IN MEMORY | In memory of Thomas Stewart who sadly passed away after a battle with cancer
In memory of Thomas Stewart who sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. Thomas passed away on May 23rd after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. His funeral will be on June 12th at 3.15pm at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only....
NEWS | Riverside Primary School and Nursery has been rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted
Riverside Primary School and Nursery has been rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted. Emma Shearer, Headteacher, said 'I am incredibly proud of the whole school community. The report reflects our school perfectly and we were really pleased with some specific...
BREAKING NEWS | UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issues urgent warning after several people hospitalised due to a nationwide E.coli outbreak linked to food
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), together with public health agencies in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, are investigating an increase in the number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in the UK in recent weeks. Infections caused by STEC bacteria...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of John Purkis (JP) who sadly passed away surrounded by family on 28th May
John Purkis (JP) sadly passed away surrounded by his family on the 28th May 2024. Beloved dad of Nickie and Mark. Grandad of Daisy, Sophie and Katie and great grandad of Noah, Chester and Isla. He will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends Johns funeral...
NEWS | Drug dealer sentenced to more than five years in prison for trafficking drugs into Ross-on-Wye
A dealer whose class A drug trafficking caused harm to the community of Ross-on-Wye has been sentenced to five years eight months at court. Joshua Moore, 32, of no fixed abode, pled guilty to several counts relating to the possession and supply of crack cocaine and...
NEWS | In celebration of National Volunteering week meet Rizqa El Fouz who spends her time helping the people of Herefordshire
National Volunteering week is a weeklong celebration to showcase the amazing work that people are doing in their local community. Matt Healey from Your Herefordshire met Rizqa at a community event this week and she told Your Herefordshire her story. "My name is Rizqa...
NEWS | Healthcare staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and students from the University of Worcester have celebrated Biomedical Science Day
Healthcare staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and students from the University of Worcester celebrated Biomedical Science Day, on 6 June, and the important role it plays in healthcare. Wye Valley NHS Trust’s biomedical science team held an awareness stand for the public...