Body discovered in a property in Derbyshire believed to be linked to recent flooding caused by Storm Babet. An investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was found at a property in Chesterfield. Derbyshire Constabulary were called just after 10.35am on...
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FESTIVE | Aldi selling unique flavoured Festive crisps including Sweet & Spiced Christmas Pudding, Pigs in Blankets and Festive Turkey
Festive snack lovers are heading to Aldi stores to pick up the brand-new, limited-edition Walkers Festive Selection Pack – featuring unique flavours: Sweet & Spiced Christmas Pudding, Pigs in Blankets and Festive Turkey (£1.65, 5 pack). The Christmas Pudding...
NEWS | Police have made a number of arrests in Herefordshire linked to County Lines drugs with weapons seized and cash
Between 9 October and 15 October, West Mercia Police took part in County Lines Intensification Week - a national week of action to target county lines drug gangs. During the week, we seized drugs with an estimated street value of more than £319K, as well as 9...
UK NEWS | Two women have sadly died following a five-vehicle collision on a busy motorway
Two women have sadly died following a five-vehicle collision on the M4 on Friday morning (20/10). Emergency services were called to the eastbound carriageway between junction 17 for Chippenham and junction 18 for Bath at approximately 9.10am. Four cars and an HGV were...
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service provide update after a man died in an incident on Friday
West Midlands Ambulance Service Update: A man has died after getting caught in fast-flowing flood water on Friday morning. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident near to Furnace Mill Fishery in Cleobury Mortimer at 10.42am and sent one ambulance,...
NEWS | A nursery is set to open its doors in Hereford city centre in the coming weeksÂ
A nursery is set to open its doors in the centre of Hereford in the coming weeks. Little Nestlings will open on Broad Street in the city, with refurbishment work currently underway. The nursery will be located at 50 Broad Street, opposite The Queens Arms. ...
NEWS | Main Hereford to Worcester Road likely to remain closed for several hours this morning after incident involving a lorry
The main Hereford to Worcester Road (A4103) is likely to remain closed for several hours, after a lorry left the road. The incident has occurred near Castle Frome. West Mercia Police are in attendance, and have said that the road is likely to remain closed for several...
BREAKING | West Mercia Police confirm that a man in his 60s has died after getting caught in fast flowing flood water this morning
A man has died after getting caught in fast-flowing flood water from a brook that breached a road in Cleobury Mortimer in Shropshire today (Friday 20 October). Members of the public reported that the man had gone under the water shortly before 10:40 this morning....
NEWS | Police provide updates and issue further appeal following reports that a large number of toilets were stolen from HerefordshireÂ
West Mercia Police have issued an update and an appeal, following reports that a large number of toilets were stolen from Herefordshire. The incident occurred in the Pencombe area of the county, with reports of a similar incident at Ludlow Racecourse. A spokesperson...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal after reports of suspicious activity by a male in a Herefordshire village at nightÂ
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal, after receiving reports of suspicious activity in a Herefordshire village. Residents in Moreton-on-Lugg have reported a number of incidents over recent days. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “In Moreton On Lugg,...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a 87-year-old woman died in a collision in Herefordshire
Investigating officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A4137 in Glewstone, Herefordshire. The collision happened around 12.45pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 18 October) involving a lorry and a car. Despite best efforts of emergency...
NEWS | Find out and apply for Tax-Free Childcare and up to 30 hours free childcare in England
The financial support that is available to parents to help with the cost of childcare is increasing. These include major changes to make it easier for parents with childcare responsibilities to move into or take on more paid work. Starting from April 2024,...
NEWS | A popular Hereford gym is undergoing a substantial refurbishment next month
Often described as Hereford’s best kept secret, thePoint4 leisure centre is undergoing a substantial refurbishment on 8 - 9th November with over 60 new pieces of gym equipment on the way. The team is particularly excited to be the very first in Hereford to install a...
NEWS | A Hereford restaurant has reportedly contacted a number of customers with bookings to say that it has ‘closed down’
A Hereford restaurant has reportedly contacted customers who have bookings, to inform them that the restaurant has closed down. Customers who had booked Christmas meals at Gilbies in Hereford have reported receiving calls this week to inform them that their bookings...
FEATURED | A Herefordshire Pub has launched a Christmas themed picnic bench that you can enjoy in their fabulous dining domes!
Fabulous Festive Dining at The Bush Inn near Hereford and Leominster. Celebrate the festive season with The Bush Inn by enjoying their Christmas themed picnic bench, afternoon teas or festive party menu inside one of their fabulous exclusive dining domes! A...
NEWS | A road in Herefordshire has reopened following a fatal collision
A woman has died following a collision between a car and a lorry on Wednesday afternoon. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A4137 in Glewstone, Ross on Wye, at 12.44pm and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from...
SHOPPING | With Christmas creeping around the corner, get ready for the return of Aldi’s best-selling toy range!Â
With Christmas creeping around the corner, get ready for the return of Aldi’s best-selling toy range! A yearly festive favourite, take kidson a journey of imagination and creativity with Aldi’s iconic wooden toys, with prices starting from as little as 99p! Available...
NEWS | A woman has died following a collision between a car and a lorry in Herefordshire this afternoon
A woman has died following a collision between a car and a lorry this afternoon. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A4137 in Glewstone, Ross on Wye, at 12.44pm and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham to...
NEWS | Tributes have been paid to a 27-year-old woman who died following a collision last week
A woman who died in a collision on the A41 near Prees Heath last week has been named as 27-year-old Laura Carrillo. Her family have paid tribute to her, saying: “On the 12th of October our beautiful girl, Laura Carrillo, passed away, at 27 years old, in a tragic...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a serious collision on a busy route in HerefordshireÂ
A road is closed this afternoon after emergency services were called to a serious collision. The collision has occurred on the A4137 (Hereford to Symonds Yat / Monmouth) road. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are at the scene. The road is...