Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision that happened on Saturday 18 March at around 9.30pm in Berkeley Way in Worcester. The collision involved a pedestrian, a woman in her 50’s, and a blue Seat Ibiza car. The injured woman was taken to hospital with...
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NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision in the centre of Hereford
Emergency services have been called to a collision in the centre of Hereford this afternoon. The collision has occurred on the Bath Street, Commercial Road and Blueschool Street junction, outside the Kerry. West Mercia Police are at the scene. Traffic is...
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in finding the Hereford bin thief after large bin goes missing in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information after a bin was stolen from a premises in Hereford. The incident occurred in the South Wye area of the city. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “For awareness. Between 12:50 and 01:30 on the 22nd and...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been forced to partially close this morning due to a burst water main
A Herefordshire Primary School has been forced to partially close this morning due to a burst water main. Westfield School, based in Leominster confirmed the news in an update on the Herefordshire Council School Closures page at around 9.45am. The update said:...
NEWS | Five men aged between 26 and 67 have been arrested on suspicion of a terrorism offence
Detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands CTU arrested five men on suspicion of a terrorism offence. The men – aged between 26 and 67 – were arrested from addresses in Worcester, Birmingham, Leicester and Bradford on Tuesday (21 March) on suspicion of...
NEWS | Police offer cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a man with links to South Shropshire area
Sussex Police are offering £500 for information leading to the arrest of Curtis Harrison, who is wanted on recall. The 32-year-old, who has links to Uckfield, Crawley and Tunbridge Wells, has violated the terms of his release. Harrison has previously been imprisoned...
NEWS | Many parts of Leominster and surrounding area without water this morning due to a burst water main
Many parts of Leominster and surrounding villages are without water this morning due to a burst water main. Areas of the town are without water according to Welsh Water, alongside surrounding areas such as Bodenham. Welsh Water currently have teams on site attempting...
NEWS | Villagers left frustrated after finding out that local pub is to be put up for sale with immediate effect
Residents in a Herefordshire village have been left frustrated after it was revealed that its local pub would be put up for sale with immediate effect. The update on the Bateman Arms pub in Shobdon was shared on local community page Shobdon Village on Thursday...
NEWS | A Hereford primary school has been rated as ‘good’ in a recent inspection by Ofsted
A Hereford Primary School has been rated as ‘good’ in a recent inspection by Ofsted. The inspection at Lord Scudamore Primary School in Hereford took place on the 2nd and 3rd February 2023. The report stated: “Pupils enjoy attending this school. They develop positive...
NEWS | Outline planning permission submitted by the Hereford Islamic Society for a multi-cultural community centre in the centre of Hereford
Google Street View - Image Date - November 2020 An outline planning permission application has been submitted by the Hereford Islamic Society for a multi-cultural community centre in the centre of Hereford. The site would be on a brownfield site off Canal Road in the...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has confirmed that it is partially closed today (Friday)
A Herefordshire school has confirmed that it is partially closed today (Friday). Blackmarston School in Hereford confirmed the news in an update on the Herefordshire Council School Closures page. The update said: “Wrens class closed Friday 24th March.” Your...
SKITTLES | Results round-up as Division Three and Division Four seasons finish
Here is the results round-up from the Hereford & District Skittle League, with league tables for Division Three and Division Four that finished last Friday. Division One: Division Two: Division Three: Division Four:
NEWS | Former West Mercia Police officer and family members plead guilty to perverting the course of justice
Three people including a police officer have pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice after they provided false documents to mislead the court. Joseph Mudd, 19, a West Mercia Police officer, his mother Caroline Mudd, 42, and stepfather Matthew Mudd, 36, all...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council will provide food vouchers for children eligible for free school meals during the Easter Holidays
Herefordshire Council will provide a food voucher of £45 per child eligible for free school meals for the Easter School Holidays at a total cost estimated to be £209,000. The free school meal system is an important component of the support that is provided to...
NEWS | A newsagents on Commercial Road in Hereford has closed down according to landlord
A newsagents in Hereford has closed down, according to the landlord of the building. The shutters are down at Commercial Road News on Commercial Road in Hereford, with the landlord telling Your Herefordshire that they hope to have a new tenant in place in the unit...
NEWS | Children affected by eczema and their families are being encouraged to come along to a local support group, which has recently been re-launched by a Herefordshire mum
Left to right – Dawn Wraight - parent, Sally Pantall - parent, Hilary Havard - paediatric dermatology nurse Wye Valley NHS Trust, Clare Lycett – children/young people’s care co-ordinator Taurus Healthcare, and Emily Edwards – parent. Children affected by eczema and...
BREAKING | Bank of England raises interest rates by 0.25 to 4.25% in an attempt to help slow inflation
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At its meeting ending on 22 March 2023, the MPC voted by a majority of 7–2 to increase Bank Rate...
NEWS | Friends of Castle Green CIC is delighted to have appointed a local contractor to carry out the refurbishment works to the Pavilion
Friends of Castle Green CIC is delighted to have appointed a contractor to carry out the refurbishment works to the Pavilion. Local building construction company Vision BD has been appointed to commence work in May, after a lengthy tender process. The company...
NEWS | A former student West Mercia Police officer has been sentenced after pleading guilty in court
A former student officer, Joseph Mudd, has been sentenced to 12 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, £510 surcharge plus 200 hours unpaid work, for Perverting the Course of Justice. Joseph Mudd, age 19, received a speeding ticket and falsely claimed a...
NEWS | A minutes silence will be held at Hereford Cathedral this morning on the third anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown being announced
A minutes silence will be held at 11am this morning at Hereford Cathedral, on the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown being announced. Many of us will remember the chilling words of the then Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, telling everyone that they...