Today is a sad day in Leominster, with Central Bakery closing its doors for the final time early this afternoon. It was confirmed in August, that the bakery, well known throughout Herefordshire and beyond, would close its doors for the final time, with...
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REVEALED | Herefordshire Council agrees to spend up to £129,977.49 on Weather Forecasting Service
Herefordshire Council has agreed to spend up to £129,977 on a Weather Forecasting Service, Council documents have confirmed. Herefordshire Council documents confirm the following decision has been agreed: “Weather Forecasting Service Contract to MetDesk Ltd for...
FEATURED | It’s Hereford Applefest this weekend with a fantastic event taking place in the city centre this Saturday for all the family!
Hereford AppleFest is returning for 2024! Celebrating Herefordshire’s iconic apple heritage, Hereford AppleFest will be returning from 28 September until 13 October, with 2 weeks of incredible apple-themed events taking place across the County. The festival will...
FEATURED | A Leominster garage has scooped a national ‘Garage of The Year’ award at the 2024 British Independent Garage of the Year Awards
Leominster garage scoops national ‘Garage of The Year’ award Oldfields Garage, one of Leominster's most respected family-run businesses, has been named ‘Garage of the Year’ at the 2024 British Independent Garage of the Year Awards....
NEWS | A man who was sentenced to three years for making threats to kill will face deportation from the UK back to Syria
A man who was sentenced to three years will face deportation from the UK. Fars Mtawea, 46, of St Marys Road, London, was given a 36-month sentence at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 26 September) after he was found guilty of making threats to kill in a...
NEWS | HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to Visit Holme Lacy College and Explore Cutting-Edge Training in LowCarbon Technologies and Traditional Craftsmanship
Holme Lacy College, part of the Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College (HLNSC) Group, is proud to announce a special visit by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, who will tour the College's new Low Carbon Technology Training Centre and its renowned...
HORSE RACING | Tickets now on sale for fixtures at Hereford Racecourse this coming season
Nestled in the rural Cathedral City, Hereford Racecourse offers a traditional Jump racing experience in the heart of Herefordshire. Recognised for providing a warm and friendly welcome alongside competitive grass roots Jump racing, racegoers are sure to enjoy a...
BREAKING | Two boys have been sentenced for murdering a 19-year-old man when they were aged just 12-years-old
Two boys have today been sentenced for the tragic murder of Shawn Seesahai in a park in Wolverhampton last autumn. Shawn The boys, now both aged 13, were convicted of killing the 19-year-old on 13 November last year, when they were just aged 12. Neither boy can be...
NEWS | Emergency services called after a vehicle collided with a another vehicle and a street light in Hereford this morningÂ
A collision caused significant delays on a busy route in Hereford this morning. The collision occurred on the A4103 (Roman Road) in Hereford, near the Volkswagen dealership. West Mercia Police attended the scene. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your...
NEWS | A New Report Has Named Hereford As ‘Vermin Capital’ of The United Kingdom with 57% of all vermin complaints across the West Midlands
Almost 100 complaints about vermin in neighbouring gardens have been reported to local authorities in the West Midlands over the past year. Of the 92 complaints, Hereford topped the list with 52 - accounting for a whopping 57% of all vermin complaints across the...
NEWS | A collision is causing significant delays on a busy route in Hereford this morningÂ
A collision is causing significant delays on a busy route in Hereford this morning. The collision has occurred on the A4103 (Roman Road) in Hereford, near the Volkswagen dealership. The road is partially blocked, with traffic backing up. West Mercia Police...
FLOODING | Latest road closures, flood alerts and weather warnings as heavy rainfall causes disruption in Herefordshire this morning
Heavy rain overnight is causing disruption in parts of Herefordshire this evening. The B4216 From C1310 To A417 Ledbury Bypass is closed due to flooding. There is significant standing water on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford, under the railway bridge, however this is now...
FLOODING | Latest road closures, flood alerts and weather warnings as more rain causes disruption in Herefordshire this evening
Heavy rain is causing disruption in parts of Herefordshire this evening. The B4216 From C1310 To A417 Ledbury Bypass is closed due to flooding. There is significant standing water on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford, under the railway bridge. Flooding is affecting Three...
FLOODING | Latest road closures, flood alerts and weather warnings as more rain causes disruption in Herefordshire this evening
Heavy rain is causing disruption in parts of Herefordshire this evening. The B4216 From C1310 To A417 Ledbury Bypass is closed due to flooding. There are also reports of significant standing water on many routes in the Ledbury area. Motorists are warned to expect...
JOBS | Matalan are looking for staff to fill vacancies at its new store in Hereford that opens this autumn – APPLY NOW!
Matalan are looking for staff to fill vacancies at its new store in Hereford. Matalan’s new store will open at the Old Market in Hereford later this autumn. Currently recruiting for: Team Managers General Sales Assistants Visit -...
FLOODING | Residents in Ledbury and surrounding areas warned to expect flooding with more rain on the way Â
Several flood alerts have been issued on rivers in Herefordshire, with further rain on the way this evening. A Met Office Warning that is in place for Herefordshire says: “Whilst some areas will miss the worst, heavy showers and some thunderstorms will occur...
FLOODING | Several flood alerts issued across Herefordshire with yet more rain on the way this eveningÂ
Several flood alerts have been issued on rivers in Herefordshire, with further rain on the way this evening. A Met Office Warning that is in place for Herefordshire says: “Whilst some areas will miss the worst, heavy showers and some thunderstorms will occur...
NEWS | A 58-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital following a collision
A motorcyclist has died in hospital following a collision in Cheltenham last week The victim, a 58-year-old man from the town, had sustained serious injuries in the collision which happened on Portland Street by the junction of Trinity Lane shortly before 8pm on...
NEWS | Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a woman are appealing for key witnesses to get in touch to help with their investigation
Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a woman in Gloucester last month are appealing for key witnesses to get in touch to help with their investigation. Police were called to the junction of Paul Street and Tarrington Road in Tredworth at around 1.45am on...
ROYAL VISIT | The Duke of Edinburgh will visit a number of locations in Hereford and Monmouth next week
The Duke of Edinburgh will visit a number of locations in Hereford and Monmouth next week. The visit will take place on Tuesday 1st October. The Duke of Edinburgh is His Majesty The King’s brother and the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip,...