The man was taken ill and found at the Grange park in Leominster on Friday (2 August). He is currently in Hereford Hospital where he remains in a serious condition. Sgt Tony Lewis said: "As he is in hospital we are unable to provide a picture at this time but the man...
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FOOD & DRINK | The Green Dragon Hotel Launches New Cocktail Destination for Herefordshire
This week sees the opening of the eagerly awaited Offa Bar at The Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford. A key area of restoration for the hotel's refurbishment programme, bringing this historic hub for agricultural business and community back to life as a high-end cocktail...
ROADS | Improvements to the B4348 at Peterchuch set to begin
Work to improve the B4348 at Peterchurch begins Monday 5th August for five days up until and including Friday 9th August. The road will close at 9am each day and reopen at 5pm. Diversions marked on the map.
NEWS | Shoppers share their anger after public toilet closure
Shoppers shared their anger yesterday after Maylord Shopping Centre confirmed that toilets at the shopping centre will be closed until further notice. A comment on the Maylord Shopping Centre’s Facebook Page said: “The closure is a reflection of the current retail...
BUSINESS | Ale in a day’s work at Wye Valley Breweryt
Award-winning local business, Wye Valley Brewery, have been able to improve their operations following the award of a Marches Building Investment Grant (MBIG) from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) via Herefordshire Council. Since 1985, family-owned Wye...
NEWS | Driver taken to hospital following crash
A RTC blocked the B4362 outside Leominster - between Shobdon and Mortimer's Cross yesterday afternoon. The driver was taken to hospital but their injuries are not thought to be life threatening. Weather conditions at the time were poor due to torrential rain. Photo...
FEATURED | Offa’s Bar set to open at The Green Dragon Hotel
The Green Dragon Hotel is currently undergoing a £2 million makeover and we have some special news for you. Offa’s Bar will open to the public this Saturday. So pop along for a cocktail or two. Open from 6pm-Late. Offa’s Bar will be open on Thursday, Friday and...
NEWS | Fallen tree blocks popular cycle route after heavy rain and strong winds
A tree has fallen onto the path between Widemarsh Common and Edgar Street. Please be mindful of this as this is a route very popular with cyclists and walkers. ???? - Live Hereford Chat Room (Mark Honeyborne)
WEATHER | Lightning lights up the sky across Herefordshire
Intense thunderstorms hit parts of Herefordshire during the early hours of this morning. There was a temporary power cut for many households in Hereford after lightning appeared to strike an object in the Ross Road area of the city. Nobody was reported to have been...
NEWS | Man arrested after woman and child are seriously assaulted in Hereford
Man arrested after woman and child are seriously assaulted in Hereford. West Mercia Police said officers were called at 3.08am this morning to a report of a serious assault in a property on Hunderton Avenue in Hereford. A woman in her 30’s and a child sustained...
NEWS | Appeal to locate man – Hereford
West Mercia Police is appealing for information to locate a man from Hereford. Officers would like to speak to 25-year-old Adam Beaven, as it's believed he may be able to help police with their enquiries into a harassment offence. He is believed to have connections...
WEATHER | Frequent lightning forecast to affect Herefordshire overnight
Frequent lightning and torrential downpours could affect Herefordshire overnight. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for parts of Wales and the West Midlands, including here in Herefordshire for thunderstorms overnight and into Wednesday. Frequent lightning,...
NEWS | Appeal for witnesses after distraction burglary
Robbery/Theft - Roman Road Hereford. An elderly couple, ages 83 & 89 were victims of a distraction burglary in Hereford on either Wednesday 17th or Thursday 18th July. A man knocked on their door and told them that there were gas and electric problems in the area...
NEWS | MATES Operation in Hereford targets local takeaways and restaurants
On the 16 and 17 July, as part of the on-going work within the Multi Agency Targeted Enforcement Strategy (MATES) in Hereford, eight takeaway restaurants were visited in two days of targeted multi-agency activity. The MATES visits on Tuesday 16 July and Wednesday 17...
NEWS | Households urged to check information held on electoral register
At this time every year, around 87,000 households in Herefordshire will receive their Household Enquiry Forms to check their details are correct on the next published electoral register, as part of the council's annual canvass. It is a legal requirement for households...
NEWS | Driver has lucky escape after vehicle explodes
The driver of a panel van had a lucky escape after gas canisters in the back of his vehicle exploded and caught fire. The incident happened on the A44 near Marston, which is between Kington and Leominster at 7.40AM today. Thankfully the driver, a man in his 40’s, had...
PHOTOS | Partial Lunar Eclipse
Chris Bridges sent us this fantastic photo of Tuesday nights Lunar eclipse. To see more photos like this please head to our ‘Snapshots of Your Herefordshire’ group today. ???? https://www.facebook.com/groups/177738846453863/?ref=share
POLICE APPEAL | Police appeal for witnesses following collision near Burghill
Did you witness a collision on the Tillington Road in Burghill on Monday 15 July? At around 2pm on Monday 15 July 2019 West Mercia Police received a call from a member of the public that there had been a collision on the Tillington Road between Tillington village and...
BUSINESS | The Marches Growth Hub today launched a £10million Growth Challenge
The Marches Growth Hub today launched a £10million Growth Challenge to businesses across the region to help fire up the economy. The Hub says there is a £10m pot of business funding available to drive growth and create jobs and is now urging companies and...
NEWS | Extinction Rebellion Herefordshire members join Cardiff protest
Extinction Rebellion Herefordshire members joined a climate protest in Cardiff earlier today. Roads in Cardiff City Centre were blocked for several hours, causing major disruption. Do you support the protestors? Head over to our Facebook page to join in the...