Three weather warnings are in place across parts of Herefordshire over the coming days, with warnings for ice, rain and wind. Ice Warning (Saturday 3am-10am): ‘Showers will move across this region on Friday evening and early Saturday morning. ‘Skies will clear...
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IN MEMORY | In Memory of Margaret Ella Stokes nee Watkins who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 17th January
In Memory of Margaret Ella Stokes nee Watkins. Passed away peacefully at home on 17th January 2025 after a long illness and surrounded by her family. Beloved Wife of the late Tim Stokes of Eaton Bishop. Loving mother to Alison & Tom, mother in-law to Leon &...
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of Margaret Rose Jessett who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday 13th January aged 83
In loving memory of Margaret Rose Jessett who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Monday 13th January 2025 aged 83. Wife of the late Jim Jessett. A devoted mum and nan to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral...
PROPERTY | An immaculately presented two-bedroom property that’s on the market for £220,000 in a popular area of Hereford
Price - £220,000. An immaculately presented two-bedroom property with an extended garden, off road parking and outdoor Gazebo. Further benefiting from triple glazing and gas central heating. This charming, two bedroom home offers ideal first time buyer or investment...
NEWS | A sex offender has been jailed for 73 weeks following an investigation by West Mercia Police
A sex offender has been jailed for 73 weeks, following an investigation by West Mercia Police. Ian Cockbill, aged 59, of Wichenford, Worcester appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday (22 January) after pleading guilty to publishing an obscene article and making...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of former landlady and nurse Betty Price who passed away peacefully aged 98 years on Monday 13th January
In Memory of Betty Price of Hereford. Former Landlady of The New Inn Marden and Nurse at St Mary’s Hospital, Burghill. Passed away peacefully on Monday 13th January 2025 aged 98 years. Wife of the late Ponty Price, Loving Mother to Norman & a devoted Gran, Great...
EDUCATION | NMITE enters into its first formal international student recruitment agreement to promote courses to prospective students in India
Hereford based, New Model for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has entered into its first formal international student recruitment agreement with Gurukul Global Services to promote its courses to the prospective students in Punjab (northwestern India) for its...
LATEST | West Mercia Police confirm that ‘bomb threat’ was made in phone call to Hereford Leisure Centre on Thursday evening
West Mercia Police have provided an update on a threat that was made to Hereford Leisure Centre on Thursday evening. From West Mercia Police: Threat made to Hereford Leisure Centre. Extensive searches have been carried out following an anonymous bomb threat that was...
NEWS | A man has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a stationary lorry
A man has died following a collision in Lydney, Forest of Dean on Thursday morning (23 January). Police were called by the ambulance service at around 6am with a report a Zontes ZT125-U motorcycle had collided with a stationary lorry on Harbour Road. Emergency...
NEWS | Hereford Leisure Centre to reopen this morning after Police were called on Thursday evening after a ‘serious threat’ was made during a phone call
Halo has confirmed that Hereford Leisure Centre will reopen this morning, following a Police incident on Thursday evening. The Leisure Centre was forced to close at around 6pm after a ‘serious threat’ was made during a phone call. Police officers attended and the...
STORM EOWYN – LATEST | Latest on the roads this morning as fallen trees, standing water and debris cause issues in Herefordshire
Hundreds of homes are without power this morning, with strong winds and heavy rain affecting parts of the county. According to National Grid (6.15am) - around 200-300 properties appear to be without power in Herefordshire. The areas most affected appear to be the...
STORM EOWYN – LATEST | Dyfed-Powys Police tells motorists to only travel if necessary with poor road conditions due to fallen trees
Hundreds of homes are without power this morning, with strong winds and heavy rain affecting parts of the county. According to National Grid (6.15am) - around 200-300 properties appear to be without power in Herefordshire. The areas most affected appear to be the...
STORM EOWYN – LATEST | Homes without power this morning in Herefordshire as strong winds and heavy rain hit the county
Hundreds of homes are without power this morning, with strong winds and heavy rain affecting parts of the county. According to National Grid (6.15am) - around 200-300 properties appear to be without power in Herefordshire. The areas most affected appear to be the...
STORM EOWYN – LATEST | Hundreds of homes without power this morning in Herefordshire as strong winds and heavy rain hit the county
Hundreds of homes are without power this morning, with strong winds and heavy rain affecting parts of the county. According to National Grid (4.15am) - around 200-300 properties appear to be without power in Herefordshire. The areas most affected appear to be the...
STORM EOWYN – LATEST | Latest on the roads as Storm Eowyn brings heavy rain and strong winds to Herefordshire
There are difficult driving conditions on routes in Herefordshire this morning. There are reports of standing water on many routes, including the A465 between Abergavenny and Hereford, as well as the A438 between Brecon and Hereford. We’ve also had reports of branches...
STORM EOWYN | Storm Eowyn set to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Herefordshire but the main impacts expected to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, Northern England, Scotland and North Wales
Events are starting to be ‘cancelled’ or ‘restricted’ in parts of Herefordshire, with Storm Eowyn expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain on Friday. Herefordshire looks set to miss the worst of the conditions, with gusts of 90-100mph possible across parts of...
BREAKING | A man has been charged with murder after a man was found dead in Hereford
A man has been charged with murder after a man was found dead in Hereford on Saturday (18 January). Officers were called to an address in Brierley Court in Hereford at around 3.40pm. A 54-year-old man was found with injuries and sadly pronounced dead at the scene....
BREAKING NEWS | Hereford Leisure Centre CLOSED and staff and customer evacuated after a ‘serious threat’ was made in a phone call
Hereford Leisure Centre has been evacuated and remains closed this evening after a ‘serious threat’ was made by a phone call. From West Mercia Police: An anonymous call was received this evening (Thursday 23 January) making a serious threat to Hereford Leisure Centre....
LIVE UPDATES | Halo Leisure Centre in Hereford CLOSED this evening due to Police incidentÂ
Halo Leisure Centre in Hereford is closed this evening, due to a Police incident. Staff and customers were evacuated at around 6pm this evening, before West Mercia Police officers arrived on the scene. As of 7pm, staff and customers remain in the car park area,...
NEWS | The family of a man who was found dead in Hereford have paid tribute to a much-loved son, brother, uncle and friend
The family of a man who was found dead in Hereford have paid tribute to a much-loved son, brother, uncle and friend. On Saturday (18 January) officers attended an address on Brierley Court in Hereford and sadly 54-year-old Jamie Gawler was pronounced deceased at the...