On Sunday 17th August 2025, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity will open the gates of its Strensham airbase – on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border – inviting the public to a free open day offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at its...
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NEWS | Police launch investigation following a concerning incident at an historic graveyard
Police are investigating a despicable act of vandalism, which took place within a private owned, historic graveyard in the Glascwm area, Powys. Four corner stone supporting pillars were forcibly removed from a raised tombstone style grave, causing irretrievable damage...
IMPORTANT | Disruption expected with a major route in Hereford closed for FIVE DAYS for resurfacing work to take place later this month (August)
Image - Google Street View - July 2024 As a result of an £11 million investment by Herefordshire Council, a number of roads across the county will benefit from being resurfaced this year. From Herefordshire Council: “As part of this investment, resurfacing work will...
NEWS | Multi-agency organisations carry out rescue following an incident on a hill
A multi-agency operation took place on Sunday, following an incident on a hill in Shropshire. From West Mercia Search and Rescue: “This (Sunday) afternoon, our team was called to assist West Midlands Ambulance Service, their Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and...
BREAKING NEWS | Counter Terrorism Police issue important message to all Herefordshire residents
Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands, which covers the three counties covered by West Mercia Police, is urging parents to help keep their children safe online over the summer break. With the school holidays underway, young people will be spending more time online...
NEWS | Police ask for help in identifying a woman they think could help with investigation into an incident in a shop in Hereford
From Hereford Police (West Mercia Police) Do you know this woman? We would like to speak to her as we believe she can help with our enquiries into theft from a shop in Hereford. Around 12:45pm on Monday 30 June a woman entered Pets at Home on Commercial Road and stole...
BREAKING NEWS | Police and Fire & Rescue Service crews responding to an ongoing incident this afternoon
Police and Fire & Rescue Service crews are responding to an ongoing incident this afternoon. The incident is just off the A49 at Ludlow, near the Sainsbury's superstore. Traffic is backed up along the A4117 towards Clee Hill. West Mercia Police and Shropshire Fire...
BREAKING | Rail services cancelled between Hereford and Newport this afternoon due to issues with track
Rail services are currently cancelled / significantly delayed between Hereford and Newport this afternoon due to issues with the track. Some passengers are currently stuck on a train between Hereford and Abergavenny. Engineers are understood to have been called out to...
NEWS | Three Choirs Festival attracts over 2,000 visitors per day across 8 days to Hereford
The 297th festival hosted 71 events in venues throughout Herefordshire The Three Choirs Festival returned to Hereford in 2025, welcoming audiences to celebrate the world’s longest running classical music festival. Over 16,500 tickets were sold with 65% of the...
NEWS | A woman has urged victims of sexual assault to come forward and get support after seeing her brother jailed for raping her 20 years ago
A woman has urged victims of sexual assault to come forward and get support after seeing her brother jailed for raping her 20 years ago. Andrew McQueen, aged 30 and of Thomas Street, Cirencester, had previously admitted nine non-recent sexual offences against his...
NEWS | A building society in Hereford has shared an important message on upcoming temporary closure with customers
A building society in Hereford is advising customers to plan ahead with a temporary closure in place soon. The temporary closure will be in place at Nationwide on Commercial Street in Hereford from Friday 8th August to Tuesday 19th August. The closure is for...
FEATURED | Leominster Vegan Market to take place in October with plenty of stalls full of fabulous items to purchase
From Vegan Markets: New for 2025! We will be bringing our popular vegan market to Leominster for the first time in 2025. Browse a range of products from local and national independent businesses including incredible street food, sweet bakes and treats, deli items like...
NEWS | Hereford Cathedral issues important information about its Christmas Fair that takes place on Saturday 13th December
Hereford Cathedral has issued an important update on its Christmas Fair that is set to take place on Saturday 13th December. A post shared by Hereford Cathedral said: Over forty stallholders will be in the cathedral on Saturday 13 December for our annual Christmas...
NEWS | Resident issues plea after a number of Chinese lanterns landed in a field with cattle
A resident has issued a plea to members of the public, after a number of Chinese lanterns ended up in a field near Ludlow. In a post on social media, the local resident said: “Unfortunately I'm having to write this post. “Last night around 30 Chinese lanterns were set...
NEWS | Persimmon welcomes county councillors to officially open the new showhome at its flagship development in Leominster
Persimmon was delighted to welcome county councillors to officially open the new showhome at its flagship development in Leominster. Deputy Leader of Herefordshire Council, Cllr Elissa Swinglehurst, and local member for Leominster West, Cllr Allan Williams, visited...
PROPERTY | A stunning property just a few miles from Hereford that includes a heated outdoor swimming pool
An Extended 6 Bedroom Detached House in Old Clehonger, set on a private road and backing directly onto open farmland, with a heated outdoor swimming pool and flexible space for multi-generational living, All Offered With No Onward Chain. Extended 6 Bedroom Detached...
FEATURED | Hereford’s BIGGEST ever Inflatable Theme Park is set to welcome visitors this August!
Bouncy Castle Kingdom are to present Hereford’s biggest ever Inflatable theme Park this summer. According to Facebook, the event will be taking place on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th August at Hereford Racecourse. The kids will have unlimited access to 15 large bouncy...
NEWS | Police called to an illegal rave and large gathering at a beauty spot
Police were called to an illegal rave and a large gathering at a beauty spot. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “We were made aware of a large gathering at a remote location in Brynrhudd Forestry, Ceredigion in the early hours of this morning, Sunday August...
NEWS | A man has been disqualified from driving after an Instagram post of him reaching speeds of almost 100mph was discovered by police
A man has been disqualified from driving after an Instagram post of him reaching speeds of almost 100mph in Shropshire was discovered by police. Benjamin Males, of Holgate Drive in Shrewsbury, came to the attention of officers after a video of him driving a motorbike...
BREAKING NEWS | A four-year-old girl has died following an incident at a water park in the Midlands
A young girl has sadly passed away following an incident at a swimming pool in Stoke-on-Trent. We were called to Waterworld on Festival Way at around 4:20pm today (4 August) to reports of a girl, aged four, in a critical condition. Waterworld staff and colleagues from...