All the important announcements from The Budget. Sir Keir Starmer is taking part in Prime Minister’s Questions before Rachel Reeves delivers The Budget at 12.30pm. ▪️ The two-child benefit cap will be scrapped in the budget, and this change will come into effect in...
The Tuesday afternoon race meeting at Hereford Racecourse brought a good range of results, with some winning favourites alongside some winners at double-figure odds, but the main story of the day’s sport was jockey Tom Bellamy and trainer Ben Pauling each coming home...
A 59-year-old man who groomed girls online before travelling to meet and sexually abuse them has been jailed for 15 years. Gloucester Crown Court was told that Derek Johnson set rules for the children, and would punish them if they did not comply with what he...
The National League North has been a league with many critics over recent years - with many complaints over the style of play that some teams adopt, but that can’t be said about newcomers Merthyr Town. They play a style of football that sees them play out from the...
TRIBUTE | Former Hereford United manager John Newman sadly passed away over the weekend aged 91 . Matt Healey spoke to former player Stewart Phillips this lunchtime and has penned the following tribute to him "A proud Herefordian Newman was born in the city on the...
Pigs in Blankets are a cult Christmas favourite and this year, supermarket Aldi is launching a ‘lickable’ Pigs in Blankets wrapping paper to give shoppers a fun and tasty twist when it comes to gift-wrapping. With over 561 million Pigs in Blankets predicted to be...
Rail timetable changes coming this December (from 14th) will offer more services across the Wales and Borders network. Strengthening community connections, boosting the night-time economy and providing more travel opportunities, the new...
Former Hereford United manager John Newman has passed away aged 91 A proud Herefordian Newman played in the 1956 FA Cup final for Birmingham City. He also played for Leicester City, Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City. He later managed Exeter City, Grimsby Town, Derby...
Racing returns to Hereford Racecourse this Tuesday for a seven-race card, which features four hurdle races, two steeplechases and a bumper. Read on for a preview of and tips for the Hereford card, courtesy of Betway. The action begins with a two and a half mile...
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision between a car and pedestrian in Herefordshire. From West Mercia Police: On Thursday 13 November around 6:40pm a car and pedestrian collided on the Old Hereford Road between Leominster and Newton. The pedestrian, a man...
A man who was involved in a serious collision last month has died. Police are investigating after a grey BMW 3 Series estate left the road and collided with a tree on an unnamed road in Hawling, Cheltenham. The incident happened close to the A436 at around 11.40am on...
Motorists are being warned to plan ahead due to a planned road closure on the A465 between Hereford and Abergavenny. From Herefordshire Highways: We need to inform you about the upcoming roadworks on the A465, from Howton Farm to the County Boundary in Pontrilas. We...
A to build the UK’s longest Ski Slope, as well as a water park and other leisure facilities and accommodation, have been approved by councillors. From Merthyr Tydfil Council: “The Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met to discuss the proposed Rhydycar West...
An investigation by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command has led to a former Member of European Parliament for the UK being jailed, after he accepted bribes from a pro-Russian Ukrainian politician in exchange for making statements that supported...
Police have launched an investigation following the death of a woman inside a property in Swindon on Friday evening (21/11). From Wiltshire Police: At around 7pm on Friday evening, we received a report of a disorder which had taken place inside a house in Baydon...
Network Rail is urging drivers to “Wise Up, Size Up” after a local railway bridge was struck multiple times this year - causing repeated disruption for passengers and road users, and racking up significant, avoidable costs for taxpayers. The Abergavenny Road bridge,...
On Friday, November 7, Rowan Barnett-Davies, a 23-year-old resident of Brecon Road, Hirwaun, was sentenced to eight years in prison at Newport Crown Court. He had previously pleaded guilty to multiple serious charges involving child sexual offences, including 21...
Consumers are facing major delays to Christmas and January sales parcel deliveries nationwide as Unite members working for UPS ballot for strike action. Over 2,000 Unite members at the firm, which is headquartered in Feltham, West London, are being balloted over...
This festive season, towns and cities across the West Mercia Police force area will be welcoming an increased number of visitors and shoppers as Christmas draws near. Our priority is keeping you, the public, safe and while this busier time of year is nothing we are...
A body has been found in the search for a man who entered the River Severn near Gloucester Docks on Thursday 20 November. Police were called at around 10.20am with a report that a man had entered the water near the Old Prison and not resurfaced. Officers were...
Wye Valley Brewery is proud to announce that its acclaimed nitro stout, Nightjar, will be available in cans for the very first time this November – bringing the smooth, velvety favourite to beer drinkers nationwide. First launched on draught in 30L kegs in...
ALL THE LATEST SCHOOL & ROAD CLOSURES + TRAVEL INFO & FLOOD ALERTS (Last Updated - 5am Friday) ❌ | School Closures: ▪️Ewyas Harold Primary School ▪️Fairfield High School ▪️Peterchurch Primary School ▪️Clifford Primary School ▪️Kingstone High School ▪️Kingstone...
ALL THE LATEST SCHOOL & ROAD CLOSURES + TRAVEL INFO & FLOOD ALERTS (Last Updated - 5am Friday) ❌ | School Closures: ▪️Ewyas Harold Primary School ▪️Fairfield High School ▪️Peterchurch Primary School ▪️Clifford Primary School ▪️Kingstone High School ▪️Kingstone...
ALL THE LATEST SCHOOL & ROAD CLOSURES + TRAVEL INFO & FLOOD ALERTS (Last Updated - 5am Friday) ❌ | School Closures: ▪️Ewyas Harold Primary School▪️Fairfield High School▪️Peterchurch Primary School▪️Clifford Primary School ⛔️ | Road Closures: None at present. 🚛...
ALL THE LATEST SCHOOL & ROAD CLOSURES + TRAVEL INFO & FLOOD ALERTS (Last Updated - 10.15pm Thursday) ❌ | School Closures: ▪️Ewyas Harold Primary School▪️Fairfield High School▪️Peterchurch Primary School▪️Clifford Primary School ⛔️ | Road Closures: None at...
The NHS across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be significantly impacted throughout the strike action due to take place later this week from 7am on the 14 November – 7am 19 November. This will result in serious challenges for all NHS services in...
A collision between a bus and car left six people requiring treatment from West Midlands Ambulance Service yesterday. The service received several 999 calls reporting the incident on the A4117 in Cleobury Mortimer shortly before 6.00pm last night (Tuesday). Two...
The Environment Agency has issued an update on the flooding situation across Herefordshire. Further heavy rain could cause river levels to rise further and cause more flooding on roads as we approach the weekend. River Wye - Herefordshire: Flooding may affect low...
A man has died following an incident in Leominster this morning. From West Mercia Police: Earlier today (Tuesday 11 November) emergency services responded after a bin lorry collided with a building in Mill Street in Leominster. The incident happened at shortly after...
There is a significant emergency services response to an incident in Leominster this morning, where a bin lorry has crashed into a building. The incident has occurred at the junction of Mill Street and Bridge Street. Both roads are currently closed. West Mercia...
Tesco is urging Clubcard members to check if they have any Clubcard Vouchers that need to be used up, with £16.5 million-worth set to expire at the end of this month. The vouchers, which are valid for two years, need to be exchanged before the clock strikes midnight...
All poultry to be humanely culled at two commercial premises after Bird Flu was confirmed this weekend. 9 November 2025 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Welshpool, Powys in Wales (AIV 2025/95). A...
There is a significant emergency service presence in an area of Herefordshire this evening. Your Herefordshire understands that several police and ambulance crews are in the Rowberry Street area of Bromyard. A number of police vehicles are at the scene. ...
Transport for Wales (TfW) is providing extra trains throughout November to support fans travelling to the Principality Stadium for four consecutive weekends of international rugby. Wales kicks off their Autumn Nations Series under new coach Steve Tandy just as the...
Two men were arrested for drink and drug driving offences and multiple vehicles were found to be unroadworthy during a road safety operation on Tuesday (4 November). Officers from West Mercia’s Operational Policing Unit (OPU), supported by colleagues from our...
Police issue an appeal following reports of a suspicious incident in a Herefordshire village. From West Mercia Police: We’d like to make you aware of a recent incident that took place on 31st October 2025 at around 14:18, just outside Marden. A local resident’s...
Morrisons is continuing to help its customers make their money go further by cutting the price of another 160 popular products including cupboard fillers and household favourites, which follow on from the hundreds of reductions that were made just last month. ...
Families can now travel more easily and affordably with the launch of family ticketing with Transport for Wales. These new tickets will improve the family travel experience by allowing up to two children (under 16) to travel free of charge with every paying adult. The...
Emergency services are continuing searches along the River Taff near Treharris (near Merthyr Tydfil) after a report of a body being seen in the river. The call was received yesterday (Tuesday November 4) around 9:30pm. Chief Inspector Dan Howe said: "Searches are...
Patients were evacuated from a hospital and staff members treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation following a fire at a hospital this morning. From the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital – Update This morning just before 8am, a small...
Two Premium Bond holders are celebrating after winning £1 million each in November's prize draw, as Premium Bonds mark 69 years this month since first going on sale in 1956. This month there were more than six million Premium Bonds prizes worth over £401 million won...
Herefordshire Council has secured a conviction against an abusive Bromyard woman for repeatedly breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN) issued to tackle ongoing anti-social behaviour and waste problems at Openfields traveller site. On Tuesday 28 October 2025, at...
A significant milestone has been reached in the heart of Hereford as HCR Law unveils its newly refurbished office, marking a major investment in the city centre and reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the region. After 13 successful years in its current...
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a pedestrian and a car on Silver Street in Worcester. The collision occurred on Wednesday 22 October around 8am when a man in his 80s was struck by a car which was travelling towards City Walls Road....
A Herefordshire animal clinic has made an announcement following reports of aggressive, intimidating and threatening behaviour. In a social media post, Bromyard Vets said: “In light of a recent incident involving aggressive, intimidating and threatening behaviour at...
Racing returns to Hereford Racecourse today for a seven-race card, consisting of five hurdle races and two steeplechases. Read on for a full preview of and tips for the Hereford card, courtesy of Sporting Life. For more -...
A man will appear at court this morning (3 November) charged in connection to a major incident on a train Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening (1 November). Anthony Williams, 32, of Langford Road, Peterborough, is charged with ten counts of attempted murder, one count...
Award-winning soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has unveiled a multi-million-pound investment, including a new Tetra Pak line. It is the first Tetra Pak speed portion pack line to be installed in the UK with the latest technology upgrade. It was...
Community in Hereford left devastated following the sudden death of 24-year-old Chloe on Sunday. A few words from Chloe’s Mum: “I really shouldn't be having to do this but my beautiful baby girl died in the early hours of Sunday 2nd November 2025 due to a brain...
Emergency services were called to an incident in Moreton-on-Lugg this morning. West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service both attended the scene. More than 400 homes in the village and the surrounding area were also temporarily without...