Tony Gummer of Hereford Tony passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Sunday 22nd June 2025 aged 81 years. A devoted & loving husband to Lyn, as well as an adored dad, grandad and...
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UPDATE | Ludlow Castle provides update on when crowds will be allowed back into Ludlow Comedy Festival after severe weather resulted in the site being evacuated
A festival has been evacuated this afternoon due to severe weather conditions. Ludlow Comedy Festival has been evacuated due to severe weather conditions this afternoon. Crowds were evacuated at shortly after 4pm this afternoon. As of 5.18pm, hundreds of people remain...
LATEST | Huge crowds left stranded in Ludlow Town Centre after festival site evacuated due to severe weather
A festival has been evacuated this afternoon due to severe weather conditions. Ludlow Comedy Festival has been evacuated due to severe weather conditions this afternoon. Crowds were evacuated at shortly after 4pm this afternoon. As of 5.18pm, hundreds of people remain...
BREAKING NEWS | A festival has been evacuated this afternoon due to severe weather conditions
A festival has been evacuated this afternoon due to severe weather conditions. Ludlow Comedy Festival has reportedly been evacuated due to severe weather conditions this afternoon. Thunderstorms have been spreading northwards through Herefordshire and into Shropshire...
BREAKING NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Herefordshire
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A449 Ross Road near Ledbury yesterday (19 July) The collision happened shortly after 10.30am and involved a motorbike and a tractor. The rider of the motorbike, a woman in her 50s, was sadly...
MISSING TEENAGER | Police launch appeal to help find a missing 16-year-old boy who was last seen on Thursday
Police are searching for a 16-year-old boy who went missing whilst visiting Telford. Florin was last seen on Thursday night (17 July) at around 9pm in Telford Town Park. He was last seen wearing a cream top, black trousers and white trainers as pictured. Detective...
WEATHER WARNING | The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy downpours across Herefordshire today (Sunday)
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy downpours and possible thunderstorms across Herefordshire today (Sunday). From the Met Office: “Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the course of Sunday. “Rainfall amounts will...
BRIDGE CLOSURE | Motorists are warned to plan ahead and to expect delays with a bridge used by thousands of motorists daily in Herefordshire set to close for SIX WEEKS from tomorrow
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a bridge that is used by thousands of motorists daily in Herefordshire, set to close for six weeks. Mordiford Bridge will be closed for six weeks, from 21st July. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day. This closure...
BREAKING NEWS | Major route in Herefordshire closed due to a serious collision
Credit: Roxy / Voice of Ledbury A major route in Herefordshire is closed due to a serious collision. From West Mercia Police: Police are currently attending a serious collision on the A449 near Ledbury. The road is closed in both directions from the junction with...
NEWS | Hereford United/FC historian Ron Parrott passes away aged 75
Hereford FC have announced this morning that club historian Ron Parrott has passed away. A statement on the Bulls Facebook page reads "We are deeply saddened to have heard this morning that Hereford FC and Hereford United Club Historian, Ron Parrott, a true club...
WHAT’S ON? | Your chance to book tickets for a spectacular firework show that’s coming to Herefordshire this autumn
Photo Credit - Thomas Swan Now in its 14th year at Eastnor Castle – 4 great firework displays! Saturday 6th September 2025. Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10-minute spectacular firework display choreographed to music...
FEATURED | Start the summer holidays off in style with a trip to Jurassic July at West Midlands Safari Park
Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs! Join West Midlands Safari Park on weekends throughout July for a prehistoric adventure the whole family will enjoy. As you explore the Safari Walk, keep your eyes peeled for a cunning raptor or even a...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision on Friday. A man has died following a collision which involved two lorries in the early hours of Friday 18 July. Police were called at around 12.50am with a report of a serious collision on the...
NEWS | Police issue an alert following a concerning incident in Herefordshire on Friday evening
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal, following a concerning incident in Herefordshire on Friday evening. The incident occurred in the Ledbury area, and is just one of a number of incidents reported to Police over recent weeks....
BREAKING NEWS | Herefordshire Council makes major announcement on Western Bypass
Press release from Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet have agreed the next step in the delivery of the first phase of the Hereford bypass, a major road infrastructure project that, if fully realised, could unlock acres of employment land and...
NEWS | Local residents are being encouraged to be mindful of their neighbours this summer by avoiding noise pollution – and to be aware of how to report noise complaints
From Herefordshire Council: Local residents are being encouraged to be mindful of their neighbours this summer by avoiding noise pollution – and to be aware of how to report noise complaints. Herefordshire Council receives up to 1000 noise complaints a year, with a...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of David Robert James Turner (Dave) who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday 1st July aged 77 years
David Robert James Turner (Dave) aka Tiger. Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday 1st July 2025 aged 77 years. Loving Dad and Grandad and a great friend to many. Dave’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 31st July 2025 at 3:15...
NEWS | A man who stabbed his ex-partner to death in a brutal attack at their home has today (Friday 18 July) pled guilty to her murder
A man who stabbed his ex-partner to death in a brutal attack at their home has today (Friday 18 July) pled guilty to her murder. From West Mercia Police: Chris Hemming, aged 47, pled guilty on the fifth day of the trial into the death of 44-year-old Cheryl Mckenna at...
JOBS | Morrisons has a number of job vacancies available at its store in Hereford
Morrisons has a number of job vacancies available at its store in Hereford. Customer Assistant - Scanning: ‘Do you have a helpful and friendly style, enjoy meeting new people and going above and beyond for customers? ‘Within our stores we have many exciting teams and...
BREAKING NEWS | More than 3,000 properties in Leominster without power this lunchtime
More than 3,000 properties are without power in Leominster this lunchtime. National Grid has confirmed that a number of properties in the market town are affected by the outage. The following postcodes are affected by this incident:...