The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds across Herefordshire, with further flooding inevitable. The Met Office warning for heavy rain for Herefordshire says: “Following recent wet weather, further spells of rain, heavy in places are...
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NEWS | Herefordshire Council to offer a long term lease to Hereford FC and redevelop the Blackfriars End at Edgar Street
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Herefordshire Council has committed to detailed discussions with Hereford Football Club officials about the current lease on the Edgar Street ground, with a view to offering a long-term lease in the near future. This would...
NEWS | Women will save up to £2 on period pants on average as the government scraps VAT on the underwear with companies such as Tesco and M&S committing to passing on savings to customers
From today, 1 January 2024, women will save up to £2 on period pants on average - up to 16% - as the government scraps VAT on the underwear. The pledge to scrap the tax was made by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt at the Autumn Statement 2023 and follows the end of the...
NEWS | Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a serious incident at a property
A man has been arrested following a wounding in Gloucester on Friday 29 December. Police were called to a property on Hatherley Road, Gloucester, shortly before 11pm yesterday after it was reported a man had been wounded. A 38-year-old from Gloucester was arrested on...
NEWS | A West Mercia Police officer who resuscitated a five-week-old baby after his heart had stopped has been recognised with a national award for his incredible efforts
A West Mercia Police officer who resuscitated a five-week-old baby after his heart had stopped has been recognised with a national award. PC Mark Bates performed CPR, chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to revive the baby, who was in...
NEWS | A woman found guilty of the murder of her new-born baby in Herefordshire has been jailed for at least 12 yearsÂ
A woman found guilty of the murder of her new-born baby in Ross-on-Wye has been sentenced to at least twelve years in prison. Stanley Mayo was found dead on Sunday 24 March in 2019, the day after he was born on Saturday 23 March. Last week, a jury found Paris Mayo, 19...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for a minimum of 24 years after killing a vulnerable woman by repeatedly stabbing her before having sex with her body
A man has been jailed for a minimum of 24 years after killing a vulnerable woman in the town before having sex with her body. Joe Rankin, 34, murdered 40-year-old Emma Potter at her home in Chapel Street in Stroud on 20 September last year. Christopher Quinlan KC,...
NEWS | 34-year-old man jailed for child sex offences and bestiality in Hereford
A man has been sentenced to eleven years in prison after he pleaded guilty to child sex offences and bestiality. Knill Watkins, 34, from Withington in Hereford he pleaded on 4 September 2023 and was sentenced on Friday 27 October at Hereford Crown Court. He was...
NEWS | A Hereford drug dealer has been jailed after he was caught with cocaine and heroin after his vehicle collided head on with a HGV
A Hereford drug dealer has been jailed after he was caught with cocaine and heroin. William Harmon, 36, from Monkhide Village Road in Monkhide, appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Friday 10 November where he was sentenced to two years and three months for possession...
NEWS | Relief for many along the banks of the River Wye with levels set to peak lower than previously anticipatedÂ
There is relief for many living near the banks of the River Wye in Herefordshire this morning, with levels set to peak lower than previously anticipated. Despite heavy rain falling across Wales and parts of Herefordshire on Saturday, and showers following on today,...
NEWS | Specialist police officers will be visiting pubs and clubs in Hereford this New Year’s Eve to spot any individuals displaying concerning behaviour
Officers trained to spot the signs of predatory behaviour will be on duty again this weekend to help create a safer night out for all celebrating seeing in the New Year. The operation involved plain-clothed police officers, specially trained in behavioural detection,...
NEW YEAR | Pharmacy opening hours this New Year in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies across Herefordshire and Worcestershire for the Christmas and New Year period. All information was correct at the time of publishing however some opening times may be subject to change. If you need help collecting your...
NEWS | A secure dog walking field in Herefordshire has provided an important update on the day that new restrictions on XL Bully dogs come into force in the UK
A Herefordshire secure field has provided dog owners with an important update on the day that new restrictions on XL Bully dogs come into force in the United Kingdom. Marilyns Meadow, based on the outskirts of Hereford said: “The ban of XL Bully Dogs comes into force...
NEWS | A victim of controlling and coercive behaviour has offered advice to anyone living with domestic abuse as she works to rebuild her and her children’s lives
A victim of controlling and coercive behaviour has offered this advice to anyone living with domestic abuse as she works to rebuild her and her children’s lives. She has bravely shared her experiences as part of Dyfed-Powys Police’s winter campaign, which aims to...
FEATURED | The Sacred Brew Coffee Shop has opened in Hereford and it’s certainly worth a visit with your friends and family!
A new coffee shop and tattoo studio has opened its doors in Hereford city centre. The Sacred Brew has opened on the ground floor of the recently refurbished building on Eign Gate. The uppers floor is home to a tattoo parlour. Peter Masters, a popular figure in...
FEATURED | Take a look at this stunning barn conversion that’s for sale on the outskirts of HerefordÂ
An Impressive Brand New 4 Double Bedroom Barn Conversion, finished to an exceptionally high standard and part of an exclusive cluster of just ten newly built and converted properties in Holmer, Hereford. Guide Price £625,000. Entrance Hall – Extensive Open Plan First...
NEWS | Specialist police officers will be in pubs and clubs in Hereford this New Year’s Eve to spot any individuals displaying concerning behaviour
Officers trained to spot the signs of predatory behaviour will be on duty again this weekend to help create a safer night out for all celebrating seeing in the New Year. The operation involved plain-clothed police officers, specially trained in behavioural detection,...
NEWS | Left Bank Village provides important update on New Year’s Eve party with levels on the River Wye set to rise once againÂ
Left Bank Village has provided an update on its popular New Year’s Eve party, with levels on the River Wye in Hereford set to rise once again. The Environment Agency has predicted a peak of between 4.7-5.2 metres on Sunday evening (New Year’s Eve) in Hereford. ...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a serious collision in Herefordshire tonightÂ
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious collision in Herefordshire. The collision has occurred on the A4137 (A49 to Symonds Yat) road near St Owens Cross. West Mercia Police are at the scene. A car appears to have left the road and is upside down in a...
NEWS | Government announces that an NHS Community Diagnostic Centre will open in Hereford providing 38,000 tests, checks and scans a year
Tens of thousands of patients across the country are set to benefit from six new community diagnostic centres (CDCs) opening this year – with the ‘one-stop shops’ due to deliver more than 500,000 additional tests, checks and scans a year. Cutting waiting lists is one...