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Emergency services have spent the morning dealing with an incident on a train heading from Hereford to South Wales. The train, carrying hundreds of passengers, caught fire near Pontrilas. Staff acted swiftly to ensure that all passengers were evacuated to a safe...
The race meeting at Hereford Racecourse on Monday has been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has this afternoon taken the decision that racing will not resume in Britain until Wednesday 13 February at the earliest, including fixtures programmed by the...
This morning the owners of Dugan’s Patisserie located in Capuchin Yard of Church Street in the centre of Hereford arrived to find their front door glued shut by an unknown vandal. This is not the first time. On Wednesday the 19th of December, one week after opening...
This rare religious item was last seen on Boxing Day at its normal location by the west door of the church. The burial stone is about one foot in diameter and some two inches thick. It has a single prominent cross carved into the stone, with a smaller "tailed" cross...
HMV have this lunchtime announced a list of store closures. The store on Commercial Street in Hereford is on the list of closures alongside several others including its Oxford Street store and Bristol Cribbs. The closure will leave yet another vacant retail unit in...
Hereford Cathedral are celebrating the recent news that they have been awarded the Autism Friendly Award from the National Autistic Society. NAS’ Autism Friendly Award champions organisations who commit to making sure that autistic visitors receive the same warm...
A family-owned manufacturing business which has operated in Ludlow since it was founded in 1982, has expanded its base so that it can better meet customer demand, drive operational efficiencies, improve the working environment and create new jobs thanks to two grants...
An investigation is taking place after a man died after an incident at a factory in Hereford. The man, who was in his 20s, died following reports of an industrial accident at Hereford Galvanizers on Westfields Trading Estate, Hereford, on Sunday at 06:20 GMT. West...
ETL Systems, a global designer and manufacturer of RF equipment for satellite communications today announced it has acquired Atlantic Microwave, a leading provider of microwave components and satellite communication test equipment. ETL Systems operates globally with...
Herefordshire has the highest proportion of disqualified drivers in England, and the 9th highest in the UK, according to new data from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). According to the figures, obtained by contact lens retailer Feel Good Contacts...
Old Market plans to cheer up Hereford residents on Blue Monday (21st January) by dishing out different treats, such as free coffees, flowers and vouchers to shoppers. On Monday morning, ‘centre concierges’ will be stationed at Old Market to spread some joy on what’s...
Burger King has submitted a planning application for a restaurant in Hereford city centre. The fast food chain hopes to open a restaurant on Commercial Street, in the former Lakeland unit that has been empty since last summer. If the planning application goes through,...
A sinkhole has forced the closure of a street in Hereford. Stanhope Street will remain closed all weekend until contractors are able to fix the problem. Residents are advised to use alternative routes.
Tomorrow Hereford FC will welcome Sarah Davies to Edgar Street to hold a bucket collection as she looks to raise £40,000 for a specially adapted car. Sarah Davies is 35 and a talented and warm-hearted sister, friend and daughter. As a Girl Guide Leader, she has taken...
Storm Diana hit Herefordshire overnight and this morning causing several trees to come down and heavy rain which has resulted in difficult driving conditions across the county. Gusts of wind of up to 60mph have been recorded at Shobdon and Credenhill. Several trees...
There has been a recent spate of vehicle crime in Hereford, particularly in the north of the city. Tools have been stolen from a number of works vans and damage has been caused to some of the vehicles affected. If you see anything suspicious in your area then please...
Police have arrested six people in the last week as they crackdown on the supply of drugs in rural Herefordshire. During the arrests, West Mercia Police seized thousands of pounds worth of drugs, significant amounts of cash and weapons from both of the market towns...
In the last three years 15% of house fires in Herefordshire and Worcestershire were caused by heating appliances, resulting in two deaths and 18 injuries. Now the weather is cooler, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue (HWFRS) is encouraging people to check their...
Hereford BID have today launched their Christmas video to showcase Hereford City Centre this Christmas. With a mixture of independent retailers and multinationals, Hereford has a fantastic blend of delights to please any shopper. With the wonderful regeneration of the...
The poor weather conditions have caused Herefordshire Council contractors to cancel planned works to paint residents only parking lines throughout streets across the city. The council has used Twitter and Facebook to ask local residents to keep an eye out for signage...