OUR LATEST NEWS
West Mercia Police have provided an update on an incident that occurred in Hereford earlier today. A police presence was seen by members of the public at just before midday on Widemarsh Street in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers detained...
West Mercia Police have provided an update following reports on social media of three men in a van asking a group of children to get in their vehicle in Ledbury. A post on Voice of Ledbury said: “Warning to Local Parents & Guardians – Ledbury / Hawk Rise Estate....
Herefordshire Council is preparing to introduce a new household garden waste collection service from March 2026 and residents are being invited to register their interest. The new, optional, garden waste collection service will replace the current single use green...
A rapist from Hereford was sentenced at court yesterday (Wednesday 9 July) to eight years in prison. From West Mercia Police: Lukasz Szwagulinski, 36, of Whitecross Road, Hereford was found guilty of four offences – two counts of rape of a female, one of sexual...
The family of a woman who sadly passed away have paid tribute to their beautiful daughter whose smile would fill an empty room. Caitlyn Jeans, who was 26, was found dead at her home address on Friday 27 June and we currently believe that she has taken her own life....
Hay Festival has a presence in Peru, Columbia and Hay on Wye, amongst other locations, but, for the first time ever, the vibrant tents and flags of this world-renowned Festival have appeared at a Hereford school! St Thomas Cantilupe Church of...
West Mercia Police issue a statement after reports of several fires in one part of their force area. From West Mercia Police: Police are aware of several incidents of fires being reported on The Snipes near to The Walshes estate over the past couple of weeks and are...
Police has supported officers from Counter Terrorism Policing Wales as part of their investigations into a 17-year-old boy from the Cwmbran area. He was arrested and later charged for offences under the Terrorism Act before appearing at the Central Criminal Court on...
Community centres and village halls in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being offered free help to upgrade and become more energy efficient by National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED). The company is giving grants so buildings can be improved by...
The M42 in the West Midlands is closed in both directions between J4 (Shirley) and J5 (Solihull) due to a Police led Incident. Delays are building in both directions - approximately 3 miles of congestion both ways, northbound back to the M40 and southbound back...
There have been reports of cases of Gastroenteritis in dogs in a Herefordshire village. According to a post on a Facebook group for the village of Withington, there have been cases of Gastroenteritis reported in the local area. Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the...
Photo Credit - Jordon Gregory Work to build 353 new homes in Leominster continues to progress well, with photos shared showing the progress made so far. Work on the site started in April, with Persimmon Homes providing the following press release at the time:...
Looking for something to do with the children this summer? Then Dan-yr-Ogof - The National Showcaves Centre for Wales is for you! Ten attractions all included in the one entry ticket - there is plenty to see and do for all ages. Dan-yr-Ogof - Caves The river...
A leading environmental firm has joined the fight against the UK’s biggest cancer killer of children and adults under the age of 40. Staff at Igne, a company that specialises in ground investigation and unexploded ordnance risk mitigation, which has its...
UK postal users will have extra protections against long delivery delays, under reforms to the universal service announced today by Ofcom, which will enable Royal Mail to improve reliability and support a sustainable service. Press Release issued by Ofcom:...
Police have sadly confirmed that the body found in Binley Woods in the West Midlands is that of Reanne Coulson. Reanne, aged 34, had last been seen in May, and her disappearance led to a major investigation to find her. As a result of information received, a woman’s...
It has been confirmed that the Hills Ford Stages Rally that was due to take place in September, has been cancelled. In a statement shared by the Cheltenham Motor Club, it was confirmed that due to ongoing issues in obtaining approval from Herefordshire Council for the...
A Herefordshire business has issued an important message to all customers, with a change to opening hours, due to the heatwave. In a post shared on Facebook, Raw Dogg, located in Ross-on-Wye said: “Please note due to the extreme temperatures we have a temporary change...
More people can now access NHS dental treatment in Herefordshire as the second of two NHS practices opened this week in Hereford. The first of two practices announced last year, Central Hereford Dental Care, operates from premises on Commercial Street in Hereford,...
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has announced that it will be opening up in the cathedral city of Hereford. The beautiful, design-led, premium new bakery is set to open in style on July...