West Mercia Police have issued an alert, after a suspicious man was seen in a Herefordshire village. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We would like to make you aware of a suspicious incident that took place around At 3 AM on October 12th at The Spires in...
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NEWS | Exciting new partnership expands Black Country and Marches Institute of Technology in the Marches
The Black Country and Marches Institute of Technology (IoT) today announced an exciting collaboration with two new college providers in the Marches. Joining forces with Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College and Telford College, the partnership will see...
JOBS | Tesco are looking for staff at both Hereford superstores, Ledbury and Tenbury Wells ahead of Christmas
A huge festive recruitment drive has been launched by Tesco ahead of the busy holiday period this year. And that should be good news for job-hunting students and also families looking to offset increasing bills or anyone wanting to return to the workforce. This year...
JOBS | Sainsbury’s are recruiting for staff in Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Ludlow, Gloucester and Malvern
Sainsbury’s is creating 22,000 additional seasonal roles nationwide, including 2,000 at Argos, to help deliver an exceptional Christmas for customers this year. With stores and warehouses starting to prepare themselves for the festive season, Sainsbury’s will welcome...
SPORT | MadSat Raft Team based at BT Satellite Station in Madley have won the National Raft Race League for the third year running
MadSat Raft Team, based at the BT Satellite Station at Madley, have won the National Raft Race League for the 3rd year running. This non-profit team, now in it’s 35th year, beat off competition from local crews such as Victory Pirates as well as teams from...
JOBS | Morrisons is looking for 3,500 extra colleagues to work in its stores over the Christmas period
Morrisons is looking for 3,500 extra colleagues to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites and logistics operations nationwide to help meet increased demand over the busy Christmas period. The wide range of roles available offer plenty of flexibility and with no...
NEWS | Road temporarily blocked after a car crashed into a parked vehicle in HerefordÂ
A busy route in Hereford was temporarily closed overnight after a car crashed into a parked vehicle. The collision occurred on Breinton Road / Westfaling Street in the city at around 8pm on Wednesday evening. West Mercia Police attended the collision, but fortunately...
NEWS | Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Government make major announcement in relation to smoking and vaping amongst children and young adults
People of all ages are being invited to take part in a public consultation seeking views on plans to crack down on youth vaping by reducing the appeal, affordability and availability of vapes to our children. The consultation launched today (Thursday 12 October) is...
NEWS | A Herefordshire road is closed this morning following a collision with motorists advised to use an alternative route
A Herefordshire road is closed in both directions this morning, with motorists advised to use an alternative route. West Mercia Police have confirmed that the junction with Quarry Road is closed in Linton, near Ross on Wye. Police are at the scene, and motorists being...
NEWS | Weather Warning with two inches of rain expected to fall across parts of Herefordshire on Friday with localised flooding possibleÂ
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for parts of South Wales, The Midlands and southern parts of England on Friday. Torrential rain is likely to cause flooding in places, with two inches of rain possible across parts of Herefordshire, leading to river levels...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to a 55-year-old man who died in a collision in Hereford on Sunday
A 55-year-old man who sadly died in a collision on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford on Sunday 8 October has been named as Mark Joseph. The family have said “We are devastated and heartbroken, and there will never be enough words to describe our shock and pain. “This is a...
NEWS | The family of a 56-year-old motorcyclist who died in a collision last week have paid tribute to him
The family of a man who died in a collision last week (Tuesday 3 October) have paid tribute to him. Jason Dymond, aged 56 and from Cheltenham, was riding a motorbike when he was involved in the fatal crash. The incident, which also involved a Honda Civic, happened at...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the day todayÂ
A Herefordshire school has been forced to close for the day today, due to have no electricity. Lady Hawkins’ School posted the update on the Herefordshire Council Schools portal this morning. The school says that buses will return students home, and those that walk to...
NEWS | Hundreds of homes without power in Herefordshire after residents reported seeing a ‘bright flash’ in the sky this morningÂ
Hundreds of homes are without power in Herefordshire this morning, after residents reported seeing a bright flash in the sky this morning. The flash was seen by a number of residents in the Kington area, during torrential rain that hit parts of the county around 7am....
BREAKING | Man sentenced to life for attempted murder and sexual assault
A man has today (10 October 2023) been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years and 9 months for attempted murder and sexual assault. Anthony Roberts, 56, of Amber Heights in Worcester was handed the sentence this afternoon at Worcester Crown...
NEWS | Flooding and frost possible in Herefordshire as we head towards the weekend and into next week as the unseasonably warm weather disappears
Herefordshire is being warned to prepare itself for flooding and frosts as we head into the weekend and into next week, with the unseasonably warm weather disappearing and replaced by something far more autumnal. Over recent days, temperatures have reached the low to...
NEWS | Police appeal after a man was caught masturbating in an area of Herefordshire on Saturday
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself in Ledbury late on Saturday afternoon. At around 6.10pm on Saturday 7 October a man began masturbating when a woman walked past him on a bridleway near the Bullins. The approximate...
FEATURED | Aldi selling Quality Street for £3.99 and Frozen Turkeys are now in store for shoppers looking to get ahead for Christmas
With the countdown on to the big day, those looking to spread the cost of Christmas can get their hands on Aldi’s full range of delicious British Frozen Turkeys in stores now. Shoppers can get ahead of the game and begin their festive prep with Aldi’s succulent Large...
WHAT’S ON? | Outdoor Cinema Hereford to present a Spooktacular Halloween Double Feature at Hereford Racecourse on Tuesday 31st October
Outdoor Cinema Hereford Presents a Spooktacular Halloween Double Feature. Hereford, 31st October , 2023 - Outdoor Cinema Hereford is thrilled to announce two exciting open-air cinema experiences for Halloween night. On Tuesday, October 31st, families can enjoy the...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent inspection by OfstedÂ
A Herefordshire Primary School has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent inspection by Ofsted. The report, shared by Ofsted, was shared following the inspection that took place on 18th and 19th July. Pupils come into school each day full of curiosity and excitement...