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A 16-year-old boy has been jailed for 5 years and 3 months for the rape of a teenage girl in Worcester last year. He was handed the sentence at Worcester Crown Court today (Wednesday 22 April), after previously pleading guilty to one count of rape and one count of...
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford / Llandrindod on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May. Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing some lines. Rail replacement buses will operate between: Shrewsbury and Hereford...
Police are appealing for information to help locate a woman who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Kelly, aged 34, was reported missing at 6pm yesterday (Tuesday 21 April) and was last seen in the Witcombe area earlier in the day. She is described as...
West Midlands Ambulance Service have provided an update on a collision that occurred on the A49 at Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford this morning. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of an RTC between a motorbike and a car...
West Mercia Police have confirmed that officers are in attendance at an incident on the A49 at Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford this morning. A spokesperson said: “Officers are currently at the scene of a collision involving a car and motorbike on Belmont Road,...
From Wednesday 22 April new EU rules have come into effect covering how GB residents can travel to the EU with their pets. People can still travel to the EU with their pets, but they are strongly encouraged to check the...
A man has been jailed for historical sex offences against a child. Phillip Harris, 58, from Merthyr Tydfil committed the offences between 1989 and 1991 when his victim – now in his late 40s - was a child. The victim reported the offences to South Wales Police years...
Grade II listed period residence attributed to renowned architect Sir Robert Smirke, overlooking Castle Green. Price — £1,250,000 Substantial accommodation arranged over four floors with six double bedrooms, including two en-suites. Elegant first-floor drawing room...
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was stabbed on Sunday night (19th April). Officers were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously in Clifton, near Kempsey, at around 7.30pm. While conducting searches of...
One of the most revolutionary retailing improvements in decades gets underway in earnest this week when Tesco becomes the first supermarket in the UK to upgrade an entire product range over to a new scanning system. The retail industry is currently working towards...
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was stabbed last night (19 April). Officers were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously in Clifton, near Kempsey, at around 7.30pm. While conducting searches of the...
This stylish and well-presented mid-terrace home offers comfortable and modern living, ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors alike. Guide Price - £215,000 The property is approached via a driveway providing off-road parking, leading into a welcoming...
A brazen gang of car key burglars who stole nearly £3.5million of vehicles were sentenced to a total of 94 years and eight months for their roles in the biggest conspiracy case dealt with by West Mercia Police. Eleven members of the gang were handed the terms at...
Herefordshire Council provides an update on a fire at Ledbury Primary School. From Herefordshire Councl: “There has been an isolated fire at Ledbury Primary School today. “The fire has been contained, no children are on site and the school is currently closed. “We are...
End of year figures (April 2025 to March 2026) show huge success for tackling county lines, including closing 38 drug lines, across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire. Over the past 12 months, officers have worked tirelessly to identify, disrupt and...
West Midlands Ambulance Service provides update on collision in Fownhope. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We received a call around 7.40am this morning (20 April) with a report of a road traffic collision on the B4224, Fownhope. “Officers arrived to find...
A Herefordshire primary school is closed until further notice following a fire. Ledbury Primary School posted the following update on social media earlier today: “School is closed until further notice due to a small fire. “Please share with other families.” We...
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision near Maisemore yesterday afternoon on Thursday 16 April. Emergency services were called at around 3.50pm with a report of a collision involving a motorbike and a Ford Transit van on the...
Police are searching for a 76-year-old man who has been reported missing from Cheltenham. Paul left an address on Mendip Road at some time before midday today (Sunday) and has not returned, which is out of character. He is considered vulnerable and we're concerned for...
Welsh Water has issued an important message for thousands of customers living in the Leominster area and surrounding villages. Work is expected to start in April 2026 and continue to take place until the end of 2027. From Welsh Water: To make sure we supply customers...