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....
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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:...
NEWS | Herefordshire and Worcestershire GP Practices on top nationally in 2025 patient survey
GP practices in Herefordshire and Worcestershire have, once again, scored better than the national average in key areas in this year’s GP Patient Survey results reflecting their hard work and dedication to providing and improving services across the two counties. The...
NEWS | Important information for bus users with cancellations to some services
Sargeants has issued an important message to bus users with some services cancelled. In an update for passengers, Sargeants confirmed that the following services would be cancelled on Saturday 19th July: 861 Hereford to Kington - 16.15461 Kington to Hereford -...
NEWS | A business has closed its Hereford outlet with immediate effect
The local community has been left in shock following a sudden closure of a business in Hereford. According to reports online, Gloden, on Belmont Road in Hereford, has gone into administration, with the outlet forced to close down. In a post on social media, one person...
NEWS | A planning application is set to be submitted for hundreds new homes and a supermarket to be built in Herefordshire
A planning application could soon be submitted for up to 600 new homes and a retail outlet in Ledbury in the coming months. It comes as Vistry Homes Limited submitted a ‘request for scoping opinion’ for the following development. ‘Request for Scoping Opinion for the...
BREAKING | Herefordshire Council set to award a contract worth more than £3.5 million for Holme Lacy Road cycle works and quiet routes
Herefordshire Council is set to award a contract, worth more than £3.5 million, for the construction work of Holme Lacy Road cycle works and quiet routes. The decision was confirmed in a meeting on Thursday. Decision: ‘Award a contract for the construction of Holme...
HELP! | Six puppies found in a black bin bag by a roadside are looking for their forever homes
Six puppies that were discovered abandoned in a black bin bag in a lay-by, are looking for their forever homes. From the RSPCA: Appeal for information - please share! Six puppies, believed to be around 4-5 weeks old, were found abandoned in a black bin bag in a layby...
HELP! | Last chance to save hundreds of Hens that need homes by this weekend from slaughter
URGENT: 820 HENS NEED HOMES THIS WEEKEND! From The British Hen Welfare Trust:“We’ve just been given the chance to save 820 extra hens from slaughter this weekend. “These girls have spent their lives in cages, but with your help, they could be sunbathing in your back...
BREAKING NEWS | A major route is expected to remain closed for most of today following a serious collision
A major route is closed this morning following a serious collision. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “The A40 is closed at the Northleach roundabout with the A429 heading eastbound towards Burford due to a serious collision in the early hours of this morning...
HELP! | Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find the owners of this dog that was found under a hedge in Herefordshire?
Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find the owners of this dog? From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: “Does anyone know anything about this poor little mite? Approximately 8 weeks old. “NO MICROCHIP. “Found under a hedge in the Leominster area of...
BREAKING NEWS | A child has died and a number of people have been seriously injured after a coach overturned in Somerset
From Avon & Somerset Police: Shortly before 3pm this afternoon, emergency services were called to a collision involving a coach on the A396 at Cutcombe Hill, in Exmoor. Approximately 60 to 70 people were believed to be onboard at the time. A major incident...
BREAKING NEWS | A major incident has been declared after a bus carrying 70 people including school-children crashed
A major incident has been declared as emergency services work together to respond to a collision involving a coach on the A396 this afternoon. From Avon & Somerset Police: “We understand the coach was carrying approximately 60-70 people and was heading to Minehead...
NEWS | Scenic route: Puffin released back into the wild after being found 110 miles inland in Herefordshire
Photo Credit: Emma Jacobs / RSPCA A very unusual guest - who was named Oona by rescuers - is one of only six puffins to ever be treated by the team at the animal welfare charity’s West Hatch Wildlife Centre near Taunton.She came into the centre’s care after being...
BUSINESS | Denco Fluid Systems Strengthens Control Systems Offering with Formal Integration of Control Consulting Services Ltd (CCSL)
Denco Fluid Systems, a global leader in industrial fluid handling systems, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its capabilities with the formal integration of Control Consulting Services Ltd (CCSL), effective as of yesterday, 16th July 2025. Following a...