Newmarket Street in Hereford is closed in both directions due to loose signage on Debenhams. The street is likely to remain closed for some time until the signage is made safe. Ryeland Street is also closed in both directions due to a fallen tree.
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FLOOD ALERT | Flood alert issued for the Upper Teme
From the Environment Agency: River levels are starting to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall that has fallen overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 11:00 today, 25/08/2020. Flooding may affect low lying...
NEWS | Herefordshire pupils prepare to head back to school safely
Schools, colleges and early years settings will have new safety measures in place this September Herefordshire Council welcomes the return of children and young people into school, colleges and early years settings this September. Schools remained safely open for...
NEWS | Two new cases of Coronavirus confirmed in Herefordshire
Public Health England has confirmed that two more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Herefordshire. The total number of cases in the county now stands at 912 since the outbreak started. The rate of infection per 100,000 population stands at 474.7 which is far...
MISSING | Have you seen teenager Daniel Roche?
Daniel Roche was last seen 24 hours ago on Stone Bridge Road in Llangarron and his family and officers increasingly concerned for his welfare. Daniel is 5ft 6 inches tall, has mousey brown, curly hair and wears dark rimmed glasses. He was last seen wearing a black...
NEWS | Lack of clarity may cause significant job losses says Hereford nightclub manager
The manager of Play Nightclub in Hereford has spoken to us about his concerns over the future of the nightclub trade if the government doesn't give clarity about the reopening of clubs or offer financial assistance to support the extended closure. Chris Green, manager...
NEWS | Local farmer told to close stall over safety fears despite trading from the same spot for over 30 years
Herefordshire Farmer Ernie Robbins has run a small plant and produce stall on the side of the road near Bridstow for over 30 years and couldn't believe it when Herefordshire Council contacted him to say that the stall would have to close down due to safety concerns....
MISSING | Have you seen missing Hereford woman Sadie Thomas?
Have you seen Sadie Thomas? She left for work at 8.10am this morning. Last seen on Belmont Road at 8.20am. Police have been informed as well as hospitals checked, friends and family contacted but no one has heard from her. Please contact Police on 101 with any...
NEWS | Strong winds and rain to hit Herefordshire
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Herefordshire. From Met Office: A spell of strong winds is likely to develop across the southwest of England and Wales on Tuesday morning, before spreading east across other parts of England and Wales overnight, clearing...
NEWS | Allotment owners in Hereford send warning out following suspicious activity
Allotment owners in Hereford have sent out a warning after a suspicious vehicle was spotted driving up a lane next to the allotments at Holmer Road in Hereford. The vehicle, believed to be a Mercedes van, has been seen several times over recent weeks and police have...
FEATURED | CJP Broadcast Fields Live Sports Production and Streaming System for Major-League Football Semi-Finals and Final
CJP Broadcast announces the successful completion of a video production and live streaming project for three of the highest profile games in the European sports calendar. A complete system centred on a CJP Live Sports Production System captured content to supplement...
REGIONAL | Man arrested on suspicion of stealing up to 40 puppies near Cheltenham
A man was arrested yesterday after police stopped a van containing up to 40 puppies on the motorway. Officers from Gloucestershire were called by a member of the public that reported seeing a man loading puppies into van on a residential road. Officers checked out the...
NEWS | Three further Coronavirus cases recorded in Herefordshire
Three further cases of Coronavirus have been recorded in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases in the county to 910 since the outbreak started. 12 cases have been recorded in the past week. An increase on the previous week when 6 cases were recorded. No...
NEWS | Over 2,000 sign ‘No confidence in Herefordshire Council’ petition
Over 2,000 people have signed the ‘No Confidence in Herefordshire Council’ petition that is backed by close to 30 local businesses. The petition page says: We the undersigned local businesses believe Herefordshire Council have used their power in an ill-judged ,...
NEWS | Local business owners to continue campaign until Old Bridge is reopened to motorists
Local business owners in Herefordshire are set to continue their campaign against new traffic measures in Hereford, until Herefordshire Council reopens the Old Bridge to motorists. Earlier this week, Herefordshire Council announced a number of changes would be made to...
URGENT APPEAL | Have you seen missing Hereford man Martyn Cavanagh?
Have you seen Martyn Cavanagh? At 1pm he left his house on Clarksons Lane, Hereford. He is white, 5ft 10ins of an athletic build with dark hair, a long fringe and stubble. He was wearing a bright white hoodie with a black circle design on it, jeans and a hat or cap....
NEWS | Travellers pitch up on Merton Meadow Car Park
A group of travellers have pitched up this evening on Merton Meadow car park in Hereford. Approximately 12 caravans are parked up in one section of the car park. Merton Meadow car park is owned and managed by Herefordshire Council and the travellers are likely to be...
NEWS | Making more space to move around Hereford safely – Council insists it is listening
As the shops re-opened, people returned to work and visitor numbers increased, temporary measures were introduced in Hereford and the market towns to give pedestrians and cyclists the space they need to maintain social distancing and travel safely. The measures, which...
BREAKING | UK ‘R’ number increases and Birmingham at risk of local lockdown
The 'R' rate in the United Kingdom has risen to between 0.9-1.1, according to SAGE and the Government Office for Science. The R number refers to the number of people on average that an infected person passes the virus onto. Oldham, Pendle and Blackburn have escaped...
NEWS | Herefordshire Wedding Venue has premises licence approved
A wedding venue in Herefordshire has had its premises licence approved this week. After an initial delay, the first hearing was adjourned for review of paperwork submitted by Environmental Health Officers and the licence was granted. Redbank Events had their alcohol...