The A49 is closed in both directions between Leominster (OK Diner) and the junction for Stockton tonight due to flooding. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes. There are plenty of other reports of flooding in Herefordshire tonight, with rivers responding...
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ROAD CLOSURES | A number of roads are closed this morning due to flooding in Herefordshire
There are multiple reports of flooding in Herefordshire tonight, with rivers responding quickly to heavy rainfall. The A438 is currently closed in both directions between Tarrington and Trumpet due to flooding near Alexander Park. There are reports of flooding in...
FLOODING | Several roads closed due to a flooding in Herefordshire tonight with Flood Warnings and Alerts in force
There are multiple reports of flooding in Herefordshire this evening, with rivers responding quickly to heavy rainfall. There are reports of flooding in Canon Pyon and Ewyas Harold, with motorists advised to avoid both areas. We’ve also received reports of flooding on...
FLOODING | Multiple reports of flooding this evening following torrential downpours and snow melting across Herefordshire
There are multiple reports of flooding in Herefordshire this evening, with rivers responding quickly to heavy rainfall. There are reports of flooding in Canon Pyon and Ewyas Harold, with motorists advised to avoid both areas. We’ve also received reports of flooding on...
FLOOD ALERTS | A flood alert has been issued for the River Wye in Herefordshire with rain across Wales and snow melt leading to rising river levels
A number of flood alerts have been issued on rivers in Herefordshire, with rain forecast this afternoon, and snow melting. Flood Alert - River Wye in Herefordshire: River levels are rising at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt....
FLOOD ALERTS | A number of flood alerts have been issued on rivers in Herefordshire with rain forecast and thawing snow
A number of flood alerts have been issued on rivers in Herefordshire, with rain forecast this afternoon, and snow melting. Flood Alert - River Lugg (south of Leominster): ‘River levels are forecast to rise at the Lugwardine river gauge as a result of recent rainfall...
TRAVEL – LATEST | The latest situation on the roads as snow and freezing rain cause issues across parts of Herefordshire
Almost 1,000 properties were without power overnight across Herefordshire, following snowfall and freezing rain. Temperatures are very slowly rising now, with rain / sleet spreading in, replacing snow. However, it remains a morning of difficult driving conditions. The...
NEWS | Asda continues its £1 ‘winter warmer’ soup, roll and unlimited tea or coffee offer for over 60s in its Hereford cafe throughout January and February
Asda has announced a range of new ‘winter warmer’ initiatives to support customers and community groups struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The supermarket is offering those aged 60 and over the chance to enjoy soup, a roll and unlimited tea and coffees for...
SNOW – LATEST | Latest on the roads as parts of Herefordshire wake up to a blanket of snow this morning
Almost 1,000 properties were without power overnight across Herefordshire, following snowfall and freezing rain. Temperatures are very slowly rising now, with rain / sleet spreading in, replacing snow. However, it remains a morning of difficult driving conditions. The...
SNOW & ICE | Almost 1,000 properties in Herefordshire are without power tonight following snowfall and freezing rain
Almost 1,000 properties are without power tonight across Herefordshire, following snowfall and freezing rain. Temperatures are slowly rising now, with rain / sleet spreading in, replacing snow. However, it remains a night of difficult driving conditions. A number of...
SNOW – TRAVEL | Snow causing difficult driving conditions in Herefordshire this evening but it should turn to rain in the coming hours with a thaw taking place
Snow is causing difficult driving conditions in parts of Herefordshire and surrounding counties such as Powys and Monmouthshire this evening. The A465 Hereford to Abergavenny Road has a significant amount of snow on the road near The Skirrid. Conditions are also...
MISSING DOG | The search continues to find Blaze who went missing in the Redhill area of Hereford on New Year’s Eve?
MISSING DOG From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: This young dog went missing from the Redhill area of Herefordshire on New Years Eve. BLAZE is microchipped and a much loved member of his family. .If you have seen Blaze or have any information then please contact...
NEWS | A49 partially blocked between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye this evening due to a collision
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this evening. The collision has occurred on the A49 between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye. The road is currently partially blocked at Callow. West Mercia Police are in attendance. Motorists...
WEATHER WARNINGS | Rain, sleet, snow and freezing rain all likely across Herefordshire overnight but milder air is expected to temporarily arrive tomorrow
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and ice across Herefordshire, with a spell of snow and freezing rain possible across the county this evening and overnight. Met Office Warning: ‘Snow will become persistent and locally heavy as it pushes south to...
NEWS | A popular Hereford restaurant has announced on social media that it has closed its doors for the final time
A popular Hereford restaurant is now closed, it has announced in a post in social media. The post, shared by Cotto in Hereford on Facebook has left fans of the restaurant in shock. Cotto is located on Broad Street in Hereford. The post shared this morning says: Hello...
MISSING PERSON | Police urge public ‘not to approach’ missing 40-year-old man and to call 999 if they see him
Police are appealing for information to locate Jamie Morgan who is missing. Jamie, 40, was last seen at around 12.05pm on Friday 3 January in the Llanarth area of Abergavenny. He is described as around 5’9” tall, of stocky build with dark, thinning hair and grey...
WEATHER WARNINGS | Snow, ice, freezing rain and rain warnings in place for Herefordshire with a complex weather system moving across the county this evening and overnight
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and ice across Herefordshire, with a spell of snow and freezing rain possible across the county this evening and overnight. Met Office Warning: ‘Snow will become persistent and locally heavy as it pushes south to...
NEWS | Police confirm that the body of a woman has been discovered by officers searching for a missing 67-year-old woman overnight
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: An appeal to locate 67-year-old Michelle, who had been reported missing after leaving an address in Ellwood, Forest of Dean, was issued yesterday (Friday 3 January). Her car was located in Bream and a woman was declared deceased....
COUNCIL TAX | 4.99% increase in Council Tax proposed alongside £6.9million in savings and mitigations across council services as part of proposed 2025/26 budget
A draft budget for 2025/26 will be considered by Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet at its meeting on Monday 13 January 2025. Like many other councils across the country, Herefordshire Council has seen changes to funding arrangements which has reduced the money it...
BREAKING | Police investigating reports of a dog attack after sheep were found injured in a field in a Herefordshire village
Police in Herefordshire are investigating reports of a dog attack, after sheep were found injured in a field in a Herefordshire village. The sheep were found injured in a field in Kingstone on Friday (3rd January). A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Police...