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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...
Each year cooking causes more accidental fires in the home than anything else and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting the Fire Kills Cooking Safety campaign. Station Commander Amy Bailey from the Community Risk department, HWFRS...
FROM WEST MERCIA POLICE We are fortunate that the West Mercia Force area does not have a big knife crime problem, however, the impact of recent events involving young people and knives can still affect lives. Q. What is knife crime? Carrying or trying to buy a knife...
Two people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision on the northbound carriageway of the M5 this afternoon. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident between junctions 7 and 6 at 1.48pm and sent two ambulances, a senior...
Hereford Transport Alliance have issued a statement following a meeting last week regarding spending on the proposed Western Bypass of Hereford. Hereford Transport Alliance deeply regrets that Council’s General Scrutiny Committee rejected the call-in of a Bypass...
Safe Places can be a shop, business or public building where vulnerable people who feel upset or threatened in Herefordshire can go for help and support. All Safe Places will display the above yellow Safe Place sticker in a visible place, normally in the window. If...
Every Herefordian should know, and be proud of, the fascinating tale of how Hereford received its Coat of Arms. In 1189, King Richard I gave the City its first royal charter, and with it came Hereford's first Coat of Arms. This crest was the personal arms of the King,...
Want to know more about what the City Council and their Councillors do? Perhaps you have an interest in benefiting the community and are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor yourself? A City Councillor’s primary role is to represent their ward and the people who...
Herefordshire Council will trial opening Ross-on-Wye Household Recycling Centre for an extra day over the busy spring and summer period. Ross recycling centre is one of the busiest in the county, and a growing local population has seen an increased demand for the...
A four year old boy has been airlifted to Hereford Hospital with life threatening injuries after being rescued from the River Wye at Rotherwas. Emergency services received a call at 10.10am over concerns of the welfare of a child and were soon on the scene at Goodwin...