Co-op is extending its trial of anti-theft, empty, ‘dummy display packaging’ for targeted products on its shelves to deter rising levels of crime driven by prolific and persistent offenders. The move is designed to help curb bulk-shoplifting - described as...
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CRICKET | A number of current and former Herefordshire County Cricketers will be in action this weekend in a charity fundraiser
A NUMBER of current and former Herefordshire county cricketers will be in action at Eastnor this weekend. Worcestershire Veterans, National Hunt jockeys and local club players will combine to make up two sides on a charity fundraising day on Sunday with the...
NEWS | A Herefordshire Golf Club will soon have pods where guests can play golf and stay overnightÂ
A Herefordshire Golf Club will soon have pods available, where guests can play golf and stay overnight! The addition, coming soon to The Herefordshire Golf Club at Wormsley, will also be a wonderful option for couples that get married at this fabulous venue. The pods...
NEWS | A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a rape in a Worcestershire town overnight
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a rape in Bewdley overnight. The incident happened on Load Street in Bewdley at around 11pm on Sunday 10 September. The suspect was quickly located and was arrested shortly after 4.30am this morning on suspicion of rape....
NEWS | A new tattoo studio could open in a prominent part of Hereford city centre after a planning application was submitted to Herefordshire CouncilÂ
A new tattoo studio could be set to open in a prominent part of Hereford city centre after a planning application was submitted to Herefordshire Council. The planning application was submitted to open a Tattoo Studio at 52 Eign Gate, in a unit previously used as a...
NEWS | A Hereford restaurant will be closed today and tomorrow so that staff can enjoy a party after a long summerÂ
A Hereford restaurant will be closed today (Monday) and tomorrow, so that staff can enjoy a party after a long summer. The Beefy Boys have confirmed that their restaurant at Old Market Hereford, and restaurants in Shrewsbury and Cheltenham will be closed for two days,...
NEWS | Works to repair a bridge on a busy route near Hereford to begin this morning with delays likely
Google Street View Works to repair Lugwardine Bridge are due to begin on Monday (11 September). Temporary traffic signals have been in place on the A438 since a vehicle collided with the bridge at the end of May. The bridge is a Grade II listed structure which crosses...
NEWS | A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a single vehicle road collision in Herefordshire
A woman has been airlifted to one of the region’s major trauma centres following a single vehicle road traffic collision on Friday afternoon. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.39pm to a car that had come to rest on its roof on Tillington Road,...
BREAKING NEWS | Property in the centre of Hereford cordoned off by officers after the body of a man was discoveredÂ
Police officers are currently at a property in central Hereford after a body of a man was discovered yesterday (9 September). Sadly, the man aged in his 70’s was pronounced dead at the scene and his death is currently being treated as unexplained. Detective Chief...
REVEALED | Emerging Masterplan made public for plans to build up to 350 homes in the Tupsley area on the outskirts of Hereford with farm shop and cafe included
The initial Masterplan for the development of up to 350 homes on the outskirts of Hereford has been made public. The website, which details plans for a large scale housing development just off the A438 (Ledbury Road), near the Cock of Tupsley pub, states that ‘the...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a serious collision on a major route in Herefordshire this afternoon
Emergency services are responding to serious collision on a major route in Herefordshire this afternoon. The collision has occurred on the Tillington Road, near Tillington Common. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a serious collision on a major route in Herefordshire this afternoon
Emergency services are responding to serious collision on a major route in Herefordshire this afternoon. The collision has occurred on the Tillington Road, near Tillington Common. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire...
WEATHER WARNING | Torrential downpours, large hail and frequent lightning possible in Herefordshire on SaturdayÂ
The Met Office has issued a Weather Warning for Herefordshire on Saturday. Thunderstorms are possible in places, although the majority of places are likely to remain hot and dry. The Met Office warning, valid for Herefordshire on Saturday, from 2pm - 9pm, says: “While...
NEWS | A local naturist club is looking for new members from Herefordshire who enjoy being naked alongside others
A local naturist club has announced that it is looking for new members from Herefordshire. The Pines Outdoor Club, based in the Forest of Dean passed on the following message to us: “After a break of four years, The Pines Outdoor Club, which is situated close to...
NEWS | A man has been given an indefinite hospital order after admitting to killing his mother
A man has been given an indefinite hospital order after admitting to killing his mother. Zak O'Neill, 21, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 47-year-old Michelle O'Neill by reason of diminished responsibility. He was actively psychotic at the time of stabbing his...
NEWS | Asda’s unmissable Baby Event is back in stores and online, offering up to 50% discount on essentials with big brand names including Pampers, Huggies, My Little Coco, Ella’s Kitchen and Fischer Price
Asda’s unmissable Baby Event is back in stores and online, offering up to 50% discount on essentials with big brand names including Pampers, Huggies, My Little Coco, Ella’s Kitchen and Fischer Price. Six-time winner of Mother & Baby’s prestigious Supermarket of...
NEWS | Police issue alert after a number of elderly people in Hereford were targeted by criminals claiming to be from the Police with one lady losing £13,000
Members of the public are being warned to be on their guard against criminals claiming to be from the police following two high value courier fraud thefts in Herefordshire. A 75-year-old woman was persuaded to purchase a Rolex watch worth £13,000 on Monday (4...
NEWS | Manhunt continues for prisoner who escaped from Wandsworth prison in London with police releasing images of a van that they believe he was strapped underneath
Update from the Metropolitan Police: We continue to appeal for the public to help us locate Daniel Abed Khalife, who escaped from Wandsworth prison yesterday. There is a significant operation under way led by the Metropolitan Police Service's Counter Terrorism...
NEWS | Emergency services responding after a serious collision on a busy route in Leominster this eveningÂ
West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service, The Air Ambulance and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are all in attendance at a serious collision in Leominster. The incident has occurred on Mill Street. One car has overturned and the road is...
NEWS | Works to repair a bridge on a busy route near Hereford to commence from Monday 11th September
Google Street View Works to repair Lugwardine Bridge are due to begin on Monday (11 September). Temporary traffic signals have been in place on the A438 since a vehicle collided with the bridge at the end of May. The bridge is a Grade II listed structure which crosses...