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"In order to maintain levels of service to Herefordshire communities, West Mercia Police will act on intelligence received when planning and policing an event such as this. West Mercia Police will always prioritise the public, their safety and the safety of staff....
A burst water main is affecting some areas of Hereford this morning. Dwr Cymru Welsh Water say they are working to fix the problem. The worst affected areas are HR1 & HR4 postcodes in Hereford City. Are you affected? Let us know on our Facebook page.
PROSTATE CANCER TESTING AT THE MORTIMER PARK TOMORROW. Luctonians are supporting the Herefordshire Prostate Cancer Trust when they welcome Doncaster Phoenix to Mortimer Park. From 11.30am they will be carrying out PSA testing on anyone over 40.
Gwent Police are appealing for information to locate 50-year-old Phillip Davies who has been reported as missing. Phillip is from the Abergavenny area and was last seen at approximately 11.00am on Tuesday 2nd April 2019. Officers are concerned for his welfare. Phillip...
Police are appealing for help to find Uma Kulkarni, who is believed to be missing in the North Somerset or Bristol area. She was reported missing on Wednesday (3 April) from her home in Herefordshire. She is thought to have travelled into the Avon and Somerset force...
New and established businesses from across The Marches are being urged to enter the latest round of the Rural Business Awards. Aimed at showcasing the UK's best rural enterprises, the awards are an opportunity for sole-traders and larger organisations in Shropshire,...
The A49 is currently closed from the Starting Gate roundabout in Hereford to Hope-under-Dinmore due to a fallen tree on Dinmore Hill. Traffic is building up on surrounding routes and northbound traffic on the A49 in Hereford is almost at a standstill.
A Flood Watch has been issued on the River Lugg south of Leominster with flooding expected between Stoke Prior and Mordiford over the next couple of days. Levels are expected to continue to rise overnight. The majority of flooding will affect farmland and flood...
The candidates have been announced for the 2019 Herefordshire Council district elections and the parish council elections which take place on Thursday 2 May. Ward councillors are the elected representatives of Herefordshire Council. To view the candidates running for...
Parts of Herefordshire woke up to a blanket of snow this morning. It comes as somewhat of a surprise after the recent unseasonably mild weather we have seen. The worst affected parts of the county were Kington, Bromyard and the Welsh Border areas with areas like...
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Heavy Snow which is expected to hit western parts of Herefordshire overnight and into tomorrow morning. Snow is most likely above 200 metres with sleet and rain likely at lower levels. Up to 6cms of snow may fall over...
What difference does one parking space make? It can make a big difference to a Blue Badge holder. Herefordshire Council issues Blue Badges to residents who are disabled and often have severe mobility problems, enabling them to park close to the vital services they...
West Mercia Police have launched the search for West Mercia's Young Good Citizens 2019. From West Mercia Police This is an opportunity to recognise and publicise the great work done by many young people in our communities. The event allows us to deliver a positive...
Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the M5. Officers were called to the northbound carriageway shortly after 5.30am this morning (Wednesday) following reports of a collision involving two vehicles. The northbound...
Police are investigating whether a series of indecent exposures that have occurred in the public areas of Ledbury may be linked. The incidents have been reported to the police over a three week period between 28 February and 19 March 2019 and involve a man indecently...
West Mercia Police is reinforcing its commitment to tackle all forms of hate crime as the Home Office continues its Hate Crime Campaign. The campaign previously launched in October 2018 to raise awareness to the public of what hate crime is. It will help to increase...
A major event is being held in Hereford next week for finance organisations to find out how they can better support small businesses with their growth plans. The Marches Growth Hub, the one stop shop business support service, in partnership with the Marches LEP will...
Were you on the A40 at 5.30pm on Saturday afternoon (30 March)? A blue Vauxhall Insignia was being driven on the road when it is believed to have left the carriageway, struck a tree and ended up on a crash barrier around 200 yards past the turning for Symonds Yat. The...
Swedish giant IKEA is set to open a store in Hereford. If plans are approved, the store will be located on Three Elms Road, next to Whitecross School. The firm are said to have set their sights on Hereford thanks to a local connection; IKEA spokesperson Jamie O’Rourke...
A section of road in Hereford that residents have deemed as ‘dangerous’ and an ‘accident waiting to happen’ is to undergo much needed improvements according you Councillor Sharon Michael. Residents and visitors regularly are forced to park on the corner of Wordsworth...