Herefordshire Council is still actively looking at options for additional river crossings in Hereford. Cllr John Harrington (Infrastructure & Transport) has replied to concerned members of the public explaining that a transport review is set to place imminently...
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NEWS | Pizza Express to look at closing 67 restaurants
Pizza Express is looking at closing 67 of its restaurants across the United Kingdom, due to the challenges it faces in recovering from the Coronavirus pandemic. The company said: "This decision is a very difficult one; however, against the current unprecedented...
NEWS | Ask Italian confirms Hereford restaurant closure
It won’t be a surprise to many, as the doors haven’t reopened since restaurants were given the go ahead to reopen, but Ask Italian has confirmed that it has surrendered the lease on its Broad Street restaurant in Hereford. Administrators surrendered the lease on 17th...
NEWS | No new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England has confirmed that no further cases of Coronavirus have been recorded in Herefordshire. This means that the total number of cases recorded in the county since the outbreak started remains at 866. This is despite the United Kingdom seeing its...
WATCH | How you can watch the Herefordshire Council meeting tomorrow
We’ve seen plenty of interest from members of the public and business owners regarding tomorrow’s council meeting. The new traffic measures that have been put in place across the county are expected to be discussed. The meeting agenda is available by visiting 👉...
NEWS | Fire crews battle hedgerow fire near Hereford
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NEWS | Man airlifted to hospital after being seriously injured in industrial incident
A man has been seriously injured in an industrial incident in Hereford this afternoon. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 2.53pm to reports of an industrial incident off Newtown Road in Hereford. "We sent the Midlands Air...
NEWS | Air ambulance called to incident in Hereford
UPDATE 4pm: Air Ambulance has taken off with one passenger receiving treatment. An air ambulance has landed in Hereford this afternoon with paramedics believed to be attending an incident in the Holmer area of the city. The air ambulance landed in on Widemarsh Common...
NEWS | Road markings are put in place to support social distancing and safer cycling and pedestrian routes
Road markings are currently being put in place in the streets affected by new traffic measures in Hereford city centre. The council is holding a meeting tomorrow and a motion has been put forward to discuss the traffic measures further, but judging by the road...
NEWS | Chase star Mark Labbett loses 5 stone during lockdown and had suspected Coronavirus
The Chase star Mark Labbett revealed over the weekend that he has lost over five stone in weight during lockdown and even had suspected Coronavirus. The 54 year old who lives in Herefordshire and is diabetic has managed to get his weight down to 23 stone after having...
NEWS | Local businessman targets council offices in protest at new traffic measures in Hereford
Herefordshire Council’s Plough Lane Offices have been cordoned off with Crime Scene Tape by a local businessman who says “they need to be prevented from committing any more crimes against our communities.” The businessman who does not currently wish to be named was...
TRAVEL | Aylestone Hill partially blocked by RTC
Aylestone Hill is currently blocked by a RTC close to the junction with Bodenham road. Emergency services are on the scene.
UK NEWS | Major incident declared in Greater Manchester rise in COVID-19 cases
A major incident has been declared in Greater Manchester this evening amid a significant rise in coronavirus infection rates. Gold command meetings of senior figures from the police, local authorities and other agencies, to discuss the virus have been taking place...
NEWS | Cat rescued from car engine after travelling 28 miles
A fire crew from Kington took part in an incredible rescue today that involved a cat that was stuck in the engine bar of a car. The driver had travelled 28 miles before hearing the cats cries for help. From Kington Fire Station: “Something a little different this...
NEWS | Funeral to take place of teenager that tragically died in crash in Dormington
The funeral of Hollie Poyner, a 17 year old teenager that tragically died after being involved in a crash in Dormington last month will take place at 11am on Monday 10th August at St Mary’s Church in Credenhill. Due to the current Coronavirus restrictions, it will be...
NEWS | 9 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England has confirmed that 9 further cases of Coronavirus have been recorded in Herefordshire. The total number of cases recorded since the outbreak started now stands at 886. The increase of 9 cases, follows an increase of just 2 cases all week prior to...
NEWS | Police battle to break up illegal rave in Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire Police have been working throughout the night and the early hours of this morning to disperse crowds from a rave in the Forest of Dean. The rave took place on Saturday night and into the early hours of Sunday morning, close to the Speculation car park...
NEWS | Burghill woman raises over £4,000 in memory of her late father
Ian Robertson suddenly passed away in April 2020 due to complications with skin cancer. To pay tribute to the life of her late father, his daughter Anna decided to run 68 miles around parts of Herefordshire that her dad enjoyed. The aim was to raise £700 for Melanoma...
ROADS | Lorry and Tractor collide on the A449
A RTC occurred on the A449 earlier today involving a large goods vehicle carrying farm feed and a tractor/trailer carrying potatoes. The walking wounded were treated by West Midlands Ambulance Service. Both drivers had a lucky escape. Fire crews from Ross and...
NEWS | The beauty industry suffers another setback during COVID-19
Hannah Kirby is self employed, and runs Beauty by Hannah, which is predominantly based at Amore hair & beauty salon in Ledbury. She told us how yesterdays government announcement has been a savage kick in the teeth for her industry. Hannah commented “Friday...