Public Health England confirmed that no further cases of Coronavirus had been recorded yesterday (8th August) in Herefordshire. The total number of cases recorded in the county remains at 892, since the outbreak started. A total of 464.3 cases per 100,000 population....
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NEWS | Flooding possible with thunderstorms predicted to hit Herefordshire
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms across Herefordshire. Valid on Monday & Tuesday. Areas of thunderstorms are increasingly likely to develop over the south of the UK or nearby continent late in the weekend or early next week, and will...
NEWS | Engineering company boss racially abused neighbour then repeatedly punched him
Gary Bowen, who runs civil engineering firm WW Bowen and employs 35 people, was spared an immediate jail term over the attack following an incident at a wedding. A businessman racially abused a neighbour, grabbed him, and punched him in the face repeatedly in a...
NEWS | Pupils must return to class insists Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has once again stressed the importance of getting students back to school in September, raising the possibility that pubs, restaurants, or even shops may have to close to allow this to take place. Scientists have said that they believe that we may have...
NEWS | Air ambulance attends incident in Leominster
Emergency services have been busy dealing with an incident in Leominster, near to OK Diner. A vehicle is believed to have hit a lamppost. Local residents say that the air ambulance was called prior to the road incident, due to an injury on a local cricket pitch....
NEWS | Police continue to take action against drivers that are breaking the law
Police in Herefordshire have been busy pulling over drivers in the county that have been breaking the law. Two drivers were arrested yesterday on suspicion of drug driving, after being pulled over by police for other traffic offences that included not wearing a...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rate in Herefordshire continues to fall
The Coronavirus infection rate in Herefordshire continues to fall, despite a slight increase in cases over the past couple of weeks. 22 new cases were recorded in the 14 days ending 2nd August, meaning that the infection rate...
WEATHER | Thunderstorm warning for Herefordshire next week
The Met Office has issued a Weather Warning for Herefordshire. Valid Monday 10th August & Tuesday 11th August. Areas of thunderstorms are increasingly likely to develop over the south of the UK or nearby continent late in the weekend or early next week, and will...
NEWS | Horse dies as a result of eating grass cuttings
On Thursday 30th July, in the Hampton Bishop area police had a report that someone put grass cuttings into a horse’s field. Unfortunately this has resulted in the Horse losing is life on the 2nd August. But why? The grass cuttings begin fermenting almost as soon as...
TV | I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! moves to UK for 2020
ITV announced today that the 20th series of I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! will be filmed in the UK. The show will be broadcast live every night from a ruined castle in the countryside. Ant and Dec will host the series, bringing viewers all the news...
NEWS | France next to be added to quarantine list?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has admitted that the government faces a ‘tricky decision’ with major transport disruption expected if the government adds France to the list of countries where those travelling have to self-isolate for 14 days on their return. Chancellor Rishi...
NEWS | How you can help a Hereford business destroyed by fire
You will have seen us cover the news that on Wednesday afternoon, the Polska Street Food store was affected by a large fire that has caused extensive damage. The eatery has only been open for a couple of months and locals were quick to rally behind the owners to offer...
NEWS | 20mph speed limits introduced in market towns across Herefordshire
As part of the travel measures scheme introduced by Herefordshire Council, following requests from Central Government to support pedestrians and cyclists during COVID-19, 20mph speed limits are being introduced in town centres across the county. Today signs were...
NEWS | Anger as vandals cause damage to memorials at Hereford Crematorium
A family from Hereford have shared their anger and disappointment after vandals caused damage to flowers, memorials and items left in memory of loved ones at Hereford Crematorium. Mia Stephens was visiting her sisters grave and was shocked by the level of vandalism...
NEWS | Fire crews tackle fire involving touring caravan and hedgerow
Fire crews have tackled a fire involving a touring caravan and hedgerow this morning in Bearwood, Herefordshire. https://twitter.com/hwfirecontrol/status/1291337024436305921?s=21
URGENT APPEAL | Have you seen missing Hereford teenager Harley Jones?
Have you seen missing 15 year old Harley Jones from Hereford? He was last seen at 4pm yesterday on Vowles Close. He is 5ft 7ins tall of a slim build, with short dark brown hair, he was wearing a red North Face jacket. If you have seen Harley or have info call West...
NEWS | Sports Direct opens new store in Commercial Street
Sports Direct has today opened its new store in Commercial Street, having relocated from Maylord Orchards in Hereford. The company is one of many to open an outlet in Commercial Street since improvement works took place. Some of the new names include Burger King, Sink...
NEWS | It’ll be as hot as Magaluf in Herefordshire this weekend!
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...
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...