OUR LATEST NEWS
A man who blocked a road and refused to let a fire engine responding to an emergency past has been convicted of obstructing an emergency worker. On 6 January this year firefighters were rushing to help two people trapped in a car in floodwater in Lindridge, when they...
Police have confirmed that human remains have been discovered, with officers now sharing the identity of the person found. From South Wales Police: “On Friday, August 29, 2025, we received a report of human remains being discovered in a remote area in the vicinity of...
There will be a change to opening hours at Household Waste and Recycling Centres in Herefordshire from 1st October. Due to entering autumn and winter, reduced opening hours will be in place until late in the Spring, at Household Waste and Recycling Centres across...
Emergency services and volunteers were called to an incident involving an injured hiker on Monday. In an update, West Mercia Search & Rescue said: “An update from Monday's call out! “The team was called to assist with an injured hiker on Caer Caradoc in...
Morrisons is cutting the price of hundreds of everyday essentials to help customers fill their baskets with great quality food and kitchen cupboard staples at affordable prices. Key volume lines like chicken breast fillets, laundry pods, vegetables and even...
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure to a child. It was reported that a man had been sitting near to a family of two children and their grandparents at a Gloucester pub close to The Docks on...
Motorists in one area of Herefordshire are facing signiciant disruption with a closure in place on a bridge used by hundreds of motorists every day. From Herefordshire Highways: Upcoming Bridge Repairs - Bredwardine Bridge We'll be carrying out essential repairs to...
A Hereford school has confirmed that it will remain closed for the rest of the week. St David’s Centre in Hereford shared the following update this afternoon: “Following a Health and Safety meeting today with local authority colleagues, regarding the damage caused by...
A pharmacy in Herefordshire is closed due to an ongoing incident this afternoon. In a post on social media, Pendeen GP Surgery in Ross-on-Wye said: “Cohens pharmacy is currently closed due to an incident. “The surgery is still open, however, there is no access...
A 96-year-old Herefordshire man has paid a loving tribute to his beloved late wife by writing and publishing a book in her memory. Bill Edwards moved into the Brockington House Care Community with his wife Jill in July 2024, but Jill died...
Rural Media today announces that its founder and CEO, Nic Millington, will be stepping-down in Spring 2026 after more than three decades of dedicated leadership. Since establishing the charity in 1992, Nic has built Rural Media into a nationally...
The Weir Nursing Home rated “Good” in all areas by the Care Quality Commission Ashberry Healthcare is delighted to announce that The Weir Nursing Home has been rated “Good” in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a recent inspection. This...
A Leominster business has confirmed that it will be closed today (Monday 8th September). An update shared by The Press Rooms in Corn Square in Leominster said: “Overnight we have had burst pipes and are unable to open today. “So sorry but going to be a big job getting...
A Hereford school has confirmed that it will be closed today (Monday 8th September) St David’s Centre in Hereford shared the following message: “Unfortunately St. David's is closed to students today (Monday 8th September). “Following the fire and the damage caused to...
A busy route in Herefordshire is closed this morning following a collision. The B4224 is currently closed in both directions at Hampton Bishop following a collision. Your Herefordshire understands that West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service were called...
A woman who claimed she found her estranged husband hanging at her home has today (Friday 5 September) been jailed for life for his murder. Amy Pugh, aged 34, of Stafford Road in Wolverhampton, killed Kyle Pugh following an argument at her home on Aston Drive in...
Several fire crews have been called to a fire in Hereford this afternoon. The fire has occurred in the Canal Road area of the city. Several Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are at the scene. West Mercia Police are also helping to...
From West Mercia Police: Extra officers set to boost neighbourhood policing across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire will be in post by the end of the month. Earlier this year, the force announced neighbourhood policing is set to receive an additional 29...
Home Bargains has confirmed that all stores will remain closed on Christmas Day (Thursday 25th December), Boxing Day (Friday 26th December), and New Year’s Day (Thursday 1st January). The decision, announced at the company’s annual conference, is designed to give...
A speeding driver who collided with a wall and fled the scene, leaving three passengers seriously injured, has been jailed. Drew Philippidis, aged 25 and of Windsoredge in Nailsworth, was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court after pleading guilty to three counts of...