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NEWS | Latest road closures and information as river levels peak on the River Wye in Herefordshire but further rain is forecast
There is still plenty of disruption this morning, with river levels on the River Wye in Hereford now peaking but likely to remain high for several days. Routes such as the A438 at Letton are still affected by floodwater, although levels are receding. Watery Lane...
NEWS | A brand new restaurant has opened its doors in Hereford city centre and it’s already proving to be popular
A brand new restaurant has opened its doors in Hereford city centre, and it’s already proving to be popular! Greek Masa recently opened its doors in Bewell Square, in the unit previously occupied by No 9 The Balcony. In a post on Facebook, Greek Masa said: “Announcing...
NEWS | Deep floodwater causing major issues on a busy route as river levels rise this afternoonÂ
Deep floodwater is causing issues on a busy route this afternoon, with river levels continuing to rise. The A44 is flooded near Knightwick on the Herefordshire and Worcestershire border this afternoon, with the River Teme continuing to rise in the area. The road is...
NEWS | Officers in Hereford are appealing for witnesses after a heavily pregnant woman was subjected to a frightening assault by another motorist while in her car with her son
Officers in Hereford are appealing for witnesses after a heavily pregnant woman was subjected to a frightening assault by another motorist while in her car with her son. The woman was waiting at a junction on the Ross Road in Hereford at around 3.30pm on Friday 22...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to a 22-year-old woman who died in hospital on Christmas Day following a collision
A 22-year-old woman who died following a collision in Shipton Moyne, near Tetbury in Gloucestershire on Saturday (23 December) has been named. Grace Vater, known to many as Gracie, died on Christmas Day in hospital from her injuries. In a statement, her family said:...
UK NEWS | Murder investigation launched as man dies following an incident where a car collided with a group of people
A murder investigation has been launched after a car collided with a crowd of people outside a property in Burngreave in Sheffield this afternoon (Wednesday 27 December). At 2.06pm, emergency services were called to College Close following reports of violence and...
NEWS | West Mercia Police confirm the identity of a body that was found in a river on Christmas Eve
West Mercia Police have confirmed the identity of a body that was found in a river on Christmas Eve. West Mercia Police confirmed this morning that the body was that of missing 61-year-old Andrew Bulman from Stourport in Worcestershire. A spokesperson for West Mercia...
NEWS | A49 closed in both directions between Hereford and Leominster due to a Police incident this afternoon
The A49 is closed in both directions between Hereford and Leominster this afternoon due to a police incident. The closure is in place between Queenswood Country Park (Dinmore Hill) and Marlbrook roundabout (Leominster) West Mercia Police are in attendance at the...
FLOODING | River levels on the River Wye in Hereford could peak at more than 5 metres on Thursday with flooding of homes and business likely in placesÂ
River levels on the River Wye in Herefordshire are set to continue to rise throughout today and tomorrow, with heavy rain continuing to fall across parts of Wales today. Levels are once again rising upstream, with the Environment Agency predicting a peak of around...
FEATURED | Your chance to run a popular cafe and pizzeria on one of Hereford’s most historic and beautiful streetsÂ
Ever fancied running your own cafe or pizzeria? Well now you have the perfect chance! You could run Rocket, a popular cafe and pizzeria on Church Street in the centre of Hereford. It’s historic City Centre location, alongside the busy thoroughfare that leads to...
FEATURED | A Hereford pub is offering children a FREE carvery meal today and every Wednesday!
Fancy treating the kids to food out? Well a Hereford pub has a fantastic offer for you! The Wye Inn Pub and Restaurant in Hereford is offering children under 12 a free carvery every Wednesday, between the hours of 12-3pm and 5-8pm. The offer is available with every...
FEATURED | A beautiful new build semi-detached three bedroom house in a stunning Herefordshire villageÂ
A beautifully crafted new build semi-detached three bedroom house, within the highly sought-after Herefordshire village of Hoarwithy, within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guide Price - £425,000 Canopy Porch - Entrance Hall - Kitchen/Dining Room -...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to ‘pure diamond’ 20-year-old who died in a collision just days before Christmas
The family of a man who died in a collision on the A469 on Friday 15 December has paid tribute to him, describing him as a ‘pure diamond’. The family of a Pontllanfraith man, who died in a collision on the A469 near Llanbradach in South Wales, has described him as...
NEWS | It’s been a busy Christmas Day for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews in HerefordÂ
It’s been a busy Christmas Day for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service in Hereford. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (Hereford Fire Station) said: “We hope everyone has had a great Christmas Day so far! Our crews were...
NEWS | Did you witness an assault on a young girl in a park in Hereford on Saturday?
Did you witness an assault on a young girl in a park in Hereford on Saturday? Your Herefordshire has been sent a video of an assault that occurred at a park near Trinity Primary School in Hereford, on Saturday afternoon. In the video, you can clearly see a young girl...
NEWS | Search and Rescue Teams searching for a missing person have recovered a body from a riverÂ
Search and Rescue Teams searching for a missing person have recovered a body from a river. West Mercia Police have been searching for a missing person, alongside other organisations, and a body was discovered in the River Severn in Stourport. The body was discovered...
BREAKING | Three arrested on suspicion of murder as West Mercia Police launch a murder investigation following the death of a 52-year-old manÂ
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 52-year-old man from Isherwoods Way in Wem, Shropshire. Emergency services attended the address around 4pm yesterday afternoon (23 December). Two men aged 51 and 41, and one woman, 37, have been...
UK NEWS | An 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy have sadly died following a devastating collisionÂ
An 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy have sadly died following a devastating collision. Northumbria Police have released the following statement this morning: “We have some sad news to bring you this morning. “We are appealing for witnesses to come forward after...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council provides important information on Christmas and New Year bin collections and opening hours at Household Waste and Recycling sitesÂ
Herefordshire Council has shared important information on Christmas & New Year bin collections and opening hours at Household Waste and Recycling Centres. An update shared by Herefordshire Council said: Bins due to be collected on Christmas Day, Monday 25...