HW Fire Leominster raises a fantastic £716.15 for The Fire Fighters Charity in their recent car wash day at B&Q in Leominster. The money will used to assist serving and retired fire service personnel in times of need.
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RUGBY | Luctonians raise £24,238.49 for chosen charities
Luctonians have announced that they have raised an incredible £24,238.49 for their chosen charities during the 2018/19 season. The charities include Prostate Cancer UK and numerous local charities.
NEWS | Police investigate after baby is found dead at house in Ross-on-Wye
A newborn baby has been found dead at a house. The body was found at a property in Ross-on-Wye at 8.40am on Sunday 24th March after officers were called to reports of concerns for its welfare, West Mercia Police said. A 15-year-old girl from the town was arrested on...
UPDATE | Young child that was rescued from the River Wye is recovering well
There was incident last week where George (young boy who had fallen in to the River Wye, Hereford) was pulled out of the river by the emergency services and given life saving medical treatment. The good news is George is expected to make a full recovery and has almost...
NEWS | Police issue statement about response to disturbance at Hereford FC v Stockport County
"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....
NEWS | Burst water main leads to supply issues in parts of Hereford
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.
RUGBY | Prostate Cancer screening at Luctonians this Saturday
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.
NEWS | Police appeal for help to locate missing Abergavenny man
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...
NEWS | Appeal to find missing Herefordshire woman
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...
NEWS | Opportunity to showcase the best rural enterprises in the Marches
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,...
ROADS | Traffic chaos as A49 is closed between Hereford & Leominster
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.
FLOODING | Flood Watch issued on the River Lugg south of Leominster
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...
NEWS | Herefordshire residents will go to the polls on Thursday 2nd May 2019
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...
NEWS | Snow affects parts of Herefordshire
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...
NEWS | Snow warning for Herefordshire
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...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council cracks down on Blue Badge abuse
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...
COMMUNITY | Nominations wanted for West Mercia Young Good Citizen 2019
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...
ROADS | M5 closed in North Worcestershire after woman dies following serious collision
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...
NEWS | Police investigate multiple reports of indecent exposure by a young male in Ledbury
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...
NEWS | West Mercia Police supports national hate crime campaign
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...