It’s set to be a sizzler this weekend with temperatures in Herefordshire set to be at similar highs to those in Magaluf and Ibiza. On Friday, temperatures in Hereford are expected to peak at 31c. Temperatures will fall slightly over the weekend, but will still be well...
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NEWS | Council agrees to borrow over £4 million for flood repairs
Herefordshire Council has agreed to borrow over £4 million for flood repairs across the county, with councillors frustrated that a promise in funding from Central Government, made by MP Bill Wiggin, has failed to materialise. The council will repay the loan over 40...
NEWS | Former COVID-19 hospital patients urged to donate plasma
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is looking for former coronavirus hospital patients and is urging them to donate plasma as part of a major trial. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or its antibodies, or had symptoms of the virus, you may be able to donate...
WEATHER | A warm day with some sunny spells
Thursday will see a mostly cloudy day, with some sunny spells. It will feel fairly humid with temperatures reaching highs of 25c. Tomorrow will see the start of a fine spell of weather with temperatures set to reach highs of 32c in Hereford on Friday, according to The...
NEWS | Fire causes major damage to Polska Street Food outlet in Hereford
A fire has caused major damage to the Polska Street Food outlet in Hereford. Fire crews were called to Union Street this afternoon, after reports of a large fire. On arrival, fire crews were faced with a fire in a deep fat fryer inside the takeaway outlet. Fire crews...
NEWS | What about weddings?
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NEWS | Cock of Tupsley posts emotional tribute to staff members that died in Dormington crash
“The Cock of Tupsley has paid tribute to two members of staff that sadly died when they were involved in a road traffic crash in Dormington last month. A post on the pubs Facebook page says: As you may be aware we sadly lost two beautiful young souls recently. They...
NEWS | Fire crews deal with fire in Union Street Hereford
Fire crews have acted quickly this afternoon in dealing with a fire in Union Street, Hereford. Several crews quickly arrived at the scene and the road is closed. An ambulance was also called but West Midlands Ambulance Service said that nobody required medical...
APPEAL | Williams Box Stolen from Hereford Market today
STOLEN - From Hereford Market - 12.05pm TODAY This Ifor Williams Stock box - seen heading towards Hereford City Centre - please call 01432 761882 or West Mercia Police with any sightings/details
FOOTBALL | The Herefordshire FA Veterans League returns in August with new partners Herefordshire Mind.
After making Herefordshire Mind their official charity partner in 2019, Herefordshire Football Association are delighted to announce an extension of their agreement for the 2020/21 season. As a result of the partnership, the HFA Veterans League will now be known as...
NEWS | Number of positive cases of COVID-19 at farm outbreak rises to 142
An update from Herefordshire Council and Public Health England on the Coronavirus outbreak at a farm near Malvern. Herefordshire Council and Public Health England (PHE) Midlands continue to work with AS Green and Co to contain an outbreak of COVID-19 at their farm....
NEWS | WHSmith could axe 1,500 jobs with £75 million loss expected this year
WHSmith is expected to make up to 1,500 job cuts, with the company blaming the Coronavirus pandemic for a loss in customers and a likely £75 million financial loss. WHSmith group chief executive Carl Cowling said: "In our travel business, while we are beginning to see...
WHAT’S ON? | Hereford River Carnival 2020 – Enjoy the show from home!
Hereford River Carnival 2020 - A Blast From The Past Here's an update from The River Carnival team: This year’s Carnival is going ahead but it will be a Carnival like nothing before. A first in Hereford where we want you to stay at home and enjoy the fun. The...
NEWS | Protest to take place outside office of Jesse Norman over Agriculture Bill
Protestors will hold a protest outside the office of Jesse Norman (MP for Hereford and Herefordshire South) later this week. Those organising the protest are concerned about the Agriculture Bill that is going through parliament, with those against it saying that it...
WORLD NEWS | Over 100 dead and thousands injured in Beirut blast
Over 100 people have been killed and thousands injured after an explosion that the Lebanon's Prime Minister is saying was caused by 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that had been left unsecured in the port for six years. Videos of the explosion quickly emerged on...
NEWS | Road closures and traffic measures to remain in place in Hereford
Road closures and traffic measures will remain in place for the short term in Hereford after councillors decided to drop a motion that would’ve seen traffic measures in the city centre debated today. Councillors have decided that they will create groups in each market...
NEWS | Council receives Gold Award for supporting the armed forces community
Award recognises Herefordshire Council as an employer supporting the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant Herefordshire Council has been named as one of this years’ winners of the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards for demonstrating outstanding support for the...
LIVE | Herefordshire Council Meeting – Traffic Measures set to be discussed
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NEWS | Ross Kemp shares video after wasp attack
Actor Ross Kemp has shared a video on Twitter after being attacked several times by wasps, when opening a loft hatch. A post on the actors Twitter account clearly shows the visible effects of the stings around the lower nose and mouth. Mr Kemp praised the NHS by...
NEWS | Council still exploring options for additional river crossings in Hereford
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...