Photo Credit: Rick Goldsmith/Catcher Media Save the Wye celebrated their most successful event ever on Saturday with over 1200 people gathered on Castle Green in Hereford for the ‘Restore the River’ event. The focus was on celebrating the river and on children getting...
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NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews tackle a large fire in HerefordshireÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were busy tackling a large fire in Herefordshire on Sunday evening. The fire occurred in the Gorsley area of the county. Crews from Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Whitchurch, Ledbury and Fownhope all attended the...
NEWS | Police seize moped after rider lost control and ended up in a field of Christmas Trees on the Herefordshire border
West Mercia Police officers seized a moped on Saturday, after a rider lost control of a moped and ended up in a field of Christmas Trees. Whilst on patrol through Leigh Sinton, officers witnessed two males on a moped without helmets pull out of Lower Howsell Road onto...
NEWS | Foreign Office issues updated advice for anyone visiting France due to riots that have turned violent over recent daysÂ
Since 27 June, riots have taken place across France. Many have turned violent. Shops, public buildings and parked cars have been targeted. There may be disruptions to road travel and local transport provision may be reduced. Some local authorities...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for 20 years after he found guilty of the murder of his partner who’s body was discovered by a man walking his dog
A man has been jailed for 20 years after he was found guilty of the murder of his partner. Earlier today Thursday 29 June a jury found Alan Edney guilty of the murder of Kerry Owen after a 4 week trial at Worcester Crown Court. He has been sentenced to a life sentence...
NEWS | Police issue advice after reports of anti-social behaviour in Hunderton area of HerefordÂ
West Mercia Police have issued important advice, after receiving reports of anti-social behaviour in the Hunderton area of Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Over the past few weeks, we have been made aware of general ASB in the area of...
NEWS | Tributes paid to Police officer who died in a road traffic collision involving two vehicles on Thursday afternoon
From Dyfed-Powys Police: We are saddened to confirm the passing of one of our officers following a road traffic collision in Powys yesterday afternoon (29 June). Inspector Gareth Earp, who was travelling home from work, died at the scene following a two-car collision...
INTERVIEW | Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis speaks ahead of the pre-season campaign
Hereford FC Manager Paul Caddis spoke to Matt Healey this lunchtime at Edgar Street. Caddis provides an update on Jack Evans as well as talking about his excitement about getting underway tomorrow with the first pre-season friendly of the campaign away at Hereford...
NEWS | A new Seafood and Grill restaurant has opened at Ross Labels – offering opportunities for employmentÂ
Offering you a warm welcome, in a comfortable relaxed setting with great food and drink are just a few of the expectations when visiting a restaurant owned and run by family duo Marc and Jo. Having worked in hospitality for a combined 74 years they refuse to...
NEWS | A Hereford Fish and Chip Shop is closed until further notice following family bereavement
A Hereford Fish and Chip Shop has confirmed that it is closed until further notice, following a family bereavement. The College Green Chip Shop in Hereford shared the news on their Facebook page this morning. A post said: “Due to family bereavement we are closed until...
FOOTBALL | Sam Hunt and Kieran Dovey join Hereford Lads Club with Danny Moon also receiving a boost with Brandon Jennings staying at the clubÂ
Sam Hunt and Kieran Dovey have provided Hereford Lads Club with a major boost ahead of the new season, by agreeing to join the club. Left sided player Sam Hunt has previously played for Malvern Town and Westfields in the Hellenic League, so brings plenty of...
NEWS | Hereford Pegasus announce a number of signing ahead of Hereford FC friendly with bumper attendance expected at KGD Stadium
Hereford Pegasus manager Mark Hibbard has worked hard to make a number of signings ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Paul Caddis’s Hereford FC side at the KGD Stadium. Hereford Pegasus, who had an impressive first season in the Hellenic Premier Division, have...
NEWS | Huge boost for Hereford Athletics Track after Government confirms it has awarded £220,000 in funding as part of levelling up fundÂ
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Huge boost for Hereford Athletics Track after Government confirms it has awarded £220,000 in funding as part of levelling up fund. The Government confirmed that it has awarded Halo with £220,000, which will go towards the...
NEWS | A Hereford school has announced that it is closed today for ‘urgent water repairs’
A Hereford school has confirmed that it will be closed today, due to ‘urgent water repairs’. Blackmarston School, located in the South Wye area of Hereford, confirmed the news on the Herefordshire Council school closures page. An update shared by the school on...
NEWS | Sir Bill Wiggin concerned about plans to house asylum seekers in Leominster but clarified that no final decision has been madeÂ
Sir Bill Wiggin, Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire, has voiced his concerns over plans to use the Talbot Hotel in Leominster to house asylum seekers. Bill also clarified that no final decision had yet been taken on whether to use the site. In response to...
UK NEWS | The parents of an eight-month-old girl who died following a collision outside a hospital have paid tribute to their beautiful baby girl
The family of an eight-month-old girl who died following a collision outside Withybush Hospital in South Wales say she was adored by her loved ones. Mabli Cariad Hall died in Bristol Children’s Hospital in the early hours of Sunday morning (25 June) following the...
NEWS | A man has been arrested after £100,000 of stolen solar panels were recovered by West Mercia officers
Man arrested and £100,000 of stolen solar panels recovered by West Mercia officers This week, on Wednesday 27 June, our officers recovered 550 stolen solar panels worth more than £100,000 in Gloucestershire that were stolen from a farm in Worcestershire. In a...
NEWS | Police and Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) appealing for footage following tragic death of a 25-year-old man in a hot air balloon incidentÂ
West Mercia Police and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) are appealing for information following the tragic death of a 25-year-old man in a hot air balloon incident in Worcestershire on Sunday. A statement, released by West Mercia Police on Wednesday said:...
NEWS | Emergency services called to reports of a car fire in Sainsbury’s car park in Hereford this morningÂ
Emergency services called to reports of a car fire in Sainsbury’s car park in Hereford this morning. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance at the incident, that has occurred at Sainsbury’s car park, in Barton Yard, Hereford. One...
NEWS | Tributes paid following the death of Pat who was a wonderful lady who cared for people across Herefordshire for many years
A fundraising page has been set up to help raise money in memory of a wonderful lady who spent her life caring for people across Herefordshire. The GoFundMe page has been set up in memory of Pat, who sadly passed away a few days ago. Pat had been diagnosed with a...