River levels across Herefordshire remain very high after a deluge of rain hit the hills of Wales. Levels on the Lugg remain high at Lugwardine with many fields flooded along with some low lying roads. The River Wye in Hereford is set to peak this lunchtime at around...
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POLICE APPEAL | Police appeal for information following Pontrilas Post Office robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at a post office in Pontrilas. The incident happened some time between 9.15pm on Sunday, 3 March and 7.15am on Monday, 4 March. It is believed that two or more offenders gained entry to the premises by cutting their...
FEATURED | National Star – Improving the lives of young people with complex disabilities in Herefordshire
National Star at Hereford is growing and they are expanding their services for young people with complex disabilities from the local Herefordshire community, and they urgently need your help. National Star at Hereford offers life-transforming programmes combining...
BREXIT | Herefordshire MP’s vote against extending Brexit deadline but motion gets passed
Herefordshire MP’s Jesse Norman and Bill Wiggin both voted against a motion put forward by the Prime Minister this evening to delay Brexit until the end of June or beyond. The motion was however passed and signalled a victory for under fire PM Theresa May. May will...
NEWS | City councillors agree to changes to reduce carbon footprint
Hereford City Council agreed last night to remove single use plastic bottles from its meetings. Each Councillor is given a plastic bottle of water before each meeting and it was highlighted by Councillor Chris Chappell who said: “I don’t wish to have plastic water any...
FOOTBALL | Bulls match off as Storm Gareth hits county
Hereford FC have announced that this evening’s fixture against Brackley Town at Edgar Street has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch. The Bulls had been hoping to continue a good run of form which has seen them go nine points clear of the relegation zone,...
NEWS | Ten new fire engines across Herefordshire & Worcestershire
Ten fire stations across the two counties have taken delivery of brand new fire engines. Crews at five stations in Herefordshire and five in Worcestershire are now enjoying the benefits of using the latest additions to the Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
MISSING | Concern grows for missing Leominster woman
West Mercia Police are continuing an urgent search for an 81 year old vulnerable adult missing from the ridgemoor area of Leominster. The lady has been missing since early on Thursday and is wearing a cream jacket, with light grey, beige trousers and has grey hair....
NEWS | New cycling initiative hopes to get more people cycling in Hereford
Cycling around Hereford is about to get a lot easier with the launch of a new initiative. Herefordshire Council has partnered with scheme operator Beryl, for a two year contract to provide bike share across Hereford. The scheme will be launched in Summer 2019, with...
CLEAN UP | River clean up to take place ahead of Wye Float event
The organisers of the Wye Float Festival are currently planning this years clean up of the River Wye. Last years clean up proved very successful and removed a lot of waste from the River in Hereford. This year they have volunteers from Hereford Sub Aqua Club helping...
NEWS | Stark difference in ambulance response times across Herefordshire
A BBC investigation has highlighted the stark differences in Ambulance response times in Herefordshire. Residents living in HR1 & HR4 can expect an Ambulance to reach them within 6 minutes and 45 seconds, that’s quicker than the England average of 7 minutes and 41...
PLANNING | Plans approved for martial arts centre
Plans have been approved for a full time martial arts centre on Conningsby Street in Hereford. The plans will see the Matt Hudd Martial Arts CIC move into the unit next to Hereford Snooker Centre.
BUSINESS | Pepe’s Peri Peri set to open outlet in Hereford
Pepe’s Peri Peri are looking to open restaurant in Hereford. The company, which has an outlet in Worcester, are looking to open a restaurant on Commercial Street, in the unit that used to be occupied by the Matabeau. If the restaurant is given the go ahead, it is...
NEWS | Fire crews called to The Oval in Hereford
Fire crews were called to the McColls shop at The Oval earlier this evening after reports that a backroom fridge had caught fire. Crews quickly entered the store and swiftly had the situation is under control. Two crews responded to the incident at around 6.30pm this...
NEWS | Vision Gelpack enters administration
Vision Gelpack workers have lost their jobs as company has gone into administration. Staff were informed yesterday about the closure and given the attached letter. Vison Gelpack was formed in 2017 following the acquisition of the assets of Gelpack Excelsior by the...
NEWS | HGV gets stuck in a ditch and causes tailbacks in Hereford
A HGV has left the road on Roman Road close to the Land Rover dealership. It didn’t take long for traffic to build up and the road was temporarily blocked whilst recovery of the vehicle took place. Thanks to Dan for the photo.
PLANNING | Student Accommodation plans altered after concerns are raised over design
Plans for student accommodation in Hereford have been altered after local residents and involved parties shared their concerns over the design of the buildings. The application was submitted in October 2018. Following a period of consultation, the applicants entered...
NEWS | Firefighters tackle blaze at Hereford factory
Firefighters have spent the last couple of hours fighting a small blaze that occurred on the roof of the Special Metals factory in Hereford. All workers were evacuated from the factory with smoke and flames visible on the roof of the building. Hereford & Worcester...
PLANNING | Plans for the relocation of the Hereford Post Office a step closer
Plans for the relocation of Hereford Post Office are today a step closer after a planning application was put in for new signage at WHSmith. The Post Office is set to leave it’s current home on St Peters Street as part of cost cutting measures. Under the new proposals...
RETAIL | Could River Island be set to close its Hereford store?
Could River Island be set to close or relocate its store in Hereford? Unit 5 & 6 that the company currently occupies at Old Market Hereford have appeared online as available to lease. Its previous unit in High Town is being redeveloped several years after fire...