West Mercia Police have confirmed that a train ‘narrowly avoided’ hitting two children who were playing on railway tracks near Knighton on Sunday afternoon. The incident forced the train driver to apply the emergency brake which triggered an emergency response from...
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RUGBY | Luctonians started their National League 2 West campaign off with a win on the road at Hinckley RFC
Date – 7th September 2024 League – National 2 West Hinckley RFC VS Luctonians RFC Final Score – Hinckley RFC 17 VS 27 Luctonians RFC Man of the Match – Connor Deignan League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/ Luctonians started...
BREAKING NEWS | A woman has been charged with manslaughter and neglect in connection with the death of a care home resident
A woman has been charged with manslaughter and neglect in connection with the death of a Gloucester care home resident in 2021. Jane Barnard, aged 65 and of Longlevens, Gloucester is due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (11 September). The...
NEWS | Motorists advised to plan ahead and to expect delays with A49 closure in Hereford later this month
Motorists are being warned to plan ahead, with a section of the A49 closed in Hereford later this month. The closure will be in place overnight, between Asda roundabout, and the junction for Holme Lacy Road. The closure will be in place from 8pm on Monday 16th...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Bob Hustwayte of Hereford who sadly passed away at St Michael’s HospiceÂ
In Memory of Bob Hustwayte of Hereford who sadly away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on Saturday 31st August 2024 aged 70 years. Loving Husband to Linda, devoted Dad to Matt & Chris & adored Grandad to Holly & Caleb. Son to Megan, Brother to Sue &...
COUNTY CUP DRAW | The Giantkillers Cup draw took place at Edgar Street last week
The Herefordshire FA Giantkillers Cup draw took place last week at Edgar Street, the home of Hereford FC. The Giantkillers cup is a constant reminder to Hereford United's famous victory over Newcastle United in the 1972 FA Cup Third Round. U18 teams from Herefordshire...
FEATURED | A group of hard-working staff from St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford are set to take part in an epic 120km challenge to celebrate St Michael Hospice’s 40th Anniversary!Â
For St Michael's 40th Anniversary, a group of hard-working staff are gearing up for an epic 120km challenge! Titan 40 will see 17 colleagues spend a (very) long day rafting, walking, and cycling from Hay-on-Wye to St Michael’s HQ in Bartestree. They’ll raft...
EDUCATION | Aylestone School praised for continued improvement and positive progress by Ofsted
The continued improvements being seen at Aylestone School have been praised by Ofsted, with the Hereford school now being rated as ‘Good’ in two of the four categories graded by inspectors. The praise comes following a full...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal following two devastating fatal collisions in HerefordshireÂ
West Mercia Police have issued two appeals following two devastating fatal collisions in the county. A40 Collision (4th September) Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision in Herefordshire on 4th September. The collision occurred at around...
NEWS | Alert issued to residents after a concerning incident in the South Wye area of Hereford on Saturday night
An alert has been issued to residents in the South Wye area of Hereford following a concerning incident on Saturday night. A resident living in the South Wye area of the city sent us the following message: “Hello, just thought some people might want to be informed of...
NEWS | A pedestrian has died after being struck by a HGV on the A49 near Hereford
From West Mercia Police: We are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the A49 in Herefordshire. The collision happened around 7.30am yesterday morning (7 September) on the A49 between the turning for the A466 and the turning for Callow when an...
NEWS | The Beefy Boys to close all restaurants for two days to allow staff to enjoy a team summer party
The Beefy Boys have confirmed that all their restaurants (Hereford, Shrewsbury and Cheltenham) will be closing for two days, to allow staff to enjoy a summer party. The closure will be in place tomorrow (Monday 9th September) and Tuesday 10th September. A post on The...
NEWS | Police Dog plays vital part in drugs raid in Bromyard which led to two arrests being made by officersÂ
West Mercia Police officers carried out a raid at a property in Bromyard on Friday. The raid took place at a property in the Kirkham Gardens area of the market town. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Bromyard SNT supported by OPU, PD George and the...
NEWS | A man from Hereford has been sentenced to nine and a half years for child sex offences
A man has been sentenced to nine and a half years for child sex offences. Carl Higgins aged 30 of Widemarsh Street in Hereford was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 5 September) after he was found guilty of rape of a child, three sexual assaults...
NEWS | Home Bargains to close its Hereford store for three days over Christmas for colleagues to enjoy the festive period with loved ones
Home Bargains has announced, at their annual conference,that all its stores will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day (Thursday 26th December 2024), and New Year’s Day (Wednesday 1st January 2025) to enable all its colleagues to enjoy the festivities with loved...
FEATURED | The High Sheriff of Herefordshire’s first week of September 2024
The High Sheriff of Herefordshire Pat Churchward has provided us with her activities this week so far. Pat is extremely busy with her work across the county and we are delighted to have her on board supplying a regular column. You can find out more by visiting her...
NEWS | Emergency services called to an incident near Hereford this morningÂ
Emergency services are responding to a collision near Hereford this morning. The collision has occurred between Rotherwas and Holme Lacy Village. The road is blocked in with police directing traffic. West Mercia Police are in attendance. Motorists are...
NEWS | Emergency services are responding to a collision in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services are responding to a collision in Herefordshire this morning. The collision has occurred on the A438 near Letton. The road is currently blocked in both directions. We understand one vehicle is involved. West Mercia Police are in attendance. Motorists...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Brian Henry Charles – a founding member of Leominster Vintage Club who passed away peacefully on 16th August
Brian Henry Charles passed away peacefully on 16th August 2024. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. His funeral is on Friday 13th September at 2.15pm, at Hereford Crematorium. This will be followed by a wake at The Leominster Sports & Social Club. He...
FEATURED | This stunning four bedroom villa with an outdoor swimming pool is available to purchase in Cyprus as a holiday homeÂ
Utterly stunning four bedroom villa located in the highly desirable area of Tala, Kamares in Cyprus within a short distance to a number of amenities and a short drive to the city centre. Entering from the ground floor, one is greeted to a vast living room with the...