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NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on the A438 (Hereford to Brecon Road) near Staunton-on-Wye this morning. West Mercia Police are said to be in attendance at the incident and motorists are advised to use an alternative route if possible. ...
NEWS | Thunderstorms could bring additional wildfire hazard with flooding also a possibility
There is concern that thunderstorms could bring an additional wildfire risk, with the ground so dry and lightning strikes possibly starting fires in parts of the UK. The Met Office has issued a weather warning with thunderstorms likely across parts of the UK,...
NEWS | Mountain Rescue Team called to group of walkers suffering from heatstroke
The Brecon Mountain Rescue Team was called to the Elan Valley on Sunday afternoon, to support a group of walkers who had got into difficulty after one of the group started to show signs of heatstroke. A spokesperson for the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team said: “We were...
NEWS | A person has been arrested after police received a report of suspicious behaviour in Leominster
A man has been arrested after police received a report of a man acting suspiciously in Leominster. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “A big thank you to the member of the public who phoned us yesterday in regards to a suspicious vehicle near their home...
NEWS | Fire crews tackling a large fire in the Lugwardine area of Herefordshire this afternoon
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are tackling a large wildfire in the Lugwardine area of Herefordshire this afternoon. The incident is affecting the Tidnor Lane area and a number of fire crews are in attendance. Crews are also tackling a fire in...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at a wildfire in a village near Hereford this afternoon
Photo Credit: John-Paul Coetzee Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at a wildfire in a village near Hereford this afternoon. The incident is in the Marden area of the county, with local residents reporting seeing smoke rising into the...
NEWS | Quick actions of Herefordshire fire crews prevent wildfire from spreading out of control
The quick actions of Herefordshire fire crews helped to prevent a wildfire from getting out of control. Fire crews from Leominster, Hereford, Eardisley and Kingsland all attended the incident. The location of the fire hasn’t been disclosed but Your Herefordshire...
NEWS | Met Office issues weather warning for Herefordshire with thunderstorms possible early next week
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Herefordshire, with thunderstorms and heavy downpours possible next week. The Met Office warning for Herefordshire says: “Already some showers to start the day, but these likely to become more widespread and heavier...
NEWS | Police cordon lifted following reports of a stabbing in the College Green area of Hereford
A police cordon has been lifted this morning following reports of a stabbing in the College Green area of Hereford in the early hours of Saturday morning. Local residents reported being woken up in the early hours of the morning in the Regent Gardens area of the city....
NEWS | Police appeal for information following a burglary at a business premises
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information following a burglary at a business premises on the Herefordshire / Shropshire border. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are investigating a business burglary which occurred on the B3462 near...
NEWS | Riverside path cordoned off in Hereford after third sexual assault in a matter of weeks
From West Mercia Police: A cordon is currently in place on the river path between Hinton Road and King George V playing fields in Hereford following a sexual assault at around 10pm last night (Friday 12 August). We were called after a man grabbed a women from behind...
NEWS | Cordon in place following sexual assault in Hereford
From West Mercia Police: A cordon is currently in place on the river path between Hinton Road and King George V playing fields in Hereford following a sexual assault at around 10pm last night (Friday 12 August). We were called after a man grabbed a women from behind...
NEWS | Area of Hereford cordoned off after reports of a stabbing overnight
An area of Hereford is cordoned off this afternoon following reports of a stabbing. Regent Gardens, in the College Green area of the city is currently cordoned off and West Mercia Police officers remain on the scene. A cordon is also in place near the co-op store at...
NEWS | Police cordon in place in the College Green area of Hereford this morning
A police cordon is in place in the College Green area of Hereford this morning. Pedestrians and Cyclists are advised to use an alternative route. The cordon is next to the Co-op at the bottom of Kingsway and a police officer remains at the scene. More soon.
NEWS | Kitchen at popular family pub in Hereford is closed until further notice
The kitchen at a popular family pub in Hereford will remain closed until further notice. The Grandstand (Hungry Horse) pub in Hereford confirmed the news in a post on social media earlier today. The post said: “Unfortunately our kitchen is closed until further...
NEWS | Iceland will close its store in Hereford city centre this autumn
Update - Signs are now up confirming that the Iceland store in Hereford will close on Saturday 10th September. Previous article: Your Herefordshire understands that Iceland is set to close its store in Hereford city centre this autumn. The store is thought to have...
NEWS | Police cordon off part of the riverside path in Hereford
The path is cordoned off between Putson, near Manor Chip Shop and the Bishops Meadows. Pedestrians and cyclists are asked to use an alternative route with the footpath set to be closed for a number of hours. West Mercia Police are expected to release further...
NEWS | No rail services between Hereford and Worcester / Birmingham today due to strike action
West Midlands Railway (WMR) passengers are being urged to check their journeys in advance ahead of planned industrial action later this month. Services will be heavily impacted on Saturday 13 August, Thursday 18 August and Saturday 20 August due to separate...
NEWS | Police growing increasingly concerned about a missing man who was last seen on Tuesday
Gwent Police are growing increasingly concerned about the welfare of a missing man who was last seen on Tuesday. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “We’re appealing for information to find Thomas James Archer who has been reported as missing. “Thomas, 26, was last...
NEWS | Fire crews called to a fire this evening involving an agricultural vehicle
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have had a busy evening tackling a fire involving an agricultural vehicle. A spokesperson for Peterchurch Fire Station said: “The water carrier was called to a large agricultural vehicle fire near to Wormbridge...
NEWS | Police appeal after a 26-year-old man died in a collision in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Did you see a collision on the A40 in Herefordshire last night (Thursday 11 August)? “It happened around 9.45pm on the westbound...
NEWS | A road traffic collision involving a van and a lorry has left two men injured, one seriously in Ludlow this afternoon
A road traffic collision involving a van and a lorry has left two men injured, one seriously in Ludlow this afternoon.West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 1.13pm earlier today to reports of a two vehicle RTC on the A49, Woofferton, Ludlow. Two ambulances, a...
NEWS | 68-year-old Hereford man sentenced to 12 years in prison for non-recent sexual offences
Hereford man sentenced to 12 years in prison for non-recent sexual offences. Charles Taylor, 68, of Ross Road, Hereford, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on 9 August 2022 for non-recent sexual offences against a male child and an adult female. The offences occurred...
NEWS | A van driver has been injured following a collision between Leominster and Ludlow this afternoon
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “Around 1.20pm today (Friday 12 August) we were called to a collision between two vans on the A49 near Ashford Bowdler. “The road has been closed while we attend along with colleagues from West Midlands...
NEWS | Serious delays on the A49 in directions due to a serious collision between Leominster and Ludlow
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious collision on the A49 between Leominster and Ludlow. https://twitter.com/westmerciaocc/status/1558071803729281024?s=21&t=-jdV-ayUr1gnQQL-L1wn6A West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service responds to nearly 200 callouts in a week
At the end of a week that has seen nearly 200 callouts to a variety of incidents across our two counties, HWFRS is reminding people to take exceptional care over the weekend as the extreme temperatures continue to rise. This follows the Met Office’s Amber Alert...
FOOTBALL | Bulls travel to the seaside, Lads Club face trip to Longlevens, Westfields look for home comforts and Pegasus face local rivals Malvern Town
Hereford FC will be heading north and escaping the worst of the heatwave conditions when they travel north to face Scarborough on Saturday. Temperatures in Scarborough are forecast to be around 22c. That’s around 13c cooler than what’s predicted in Herefordshire...
NEWS | Police provide update on reports that a man was bundled into the boot a car earlier this week
Gloucestershire Constabulary have provided an update following reports that a man was bundled into the boot of a car earlier this week. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: We issued an urgent appeal for information this week, after a caller told us...
NEWS | Met Office issues Thunderstorm warning for Herefordshire on Monday
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for Herefordshire on Monday, with torrential downpours and lightning a possible hazard. A spokesperson for the Met Office said: Whilst some places will avoid them, thunderstorms are likely to develop increasingly widely...
NEWS | Hereford pub cancels Sunday dinner this weekend due to extreme heat
A Hereford pub has taken the tough decision to cancel Sunday Lunch this weekend, due to the extreme heatwave that we are currently experiencing in the county. On Sunday, temperatures are expected to reach 35c and The Volunteer Inn in Hereford has decided to offer an...
NEWS | A motorcyclist has sadly died following a road traffic collision near to the Herefordshire border with Wales overnight
A motorcyclist has sadly died following a road traffic collision near to the English and Welsh border in Monmouthshire last night. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called by the police to reports of a single motorcycle RTC on the A40 in Monmouth, near to the Welsh...
NEWS | Fire crews called to yet another large wildfire as temperatures continue to rise
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have been called to another wildfire as temperatures hit the mid 30s across the two counties. A spokesperson for Tenbury Fire Station said: “Last night at around 6.30pm, we were mobilised to standby at Wyre...
NEWS | Rail services cancelled between Hereford and Birmingham for three days this month due to strike action taking place
West Midlands Railway (WMR) passengers are being urged to check their journeys in advance ahead of planned industrial action later this month. Services will be heavily impacted on Saturday 13 August, Thursday 18 August and Saturday 20 August due to separate...
UK NEWS | Pedestrian incredibly lucky to survive after lorry overturned and landed on the pavement in South Wales
Fire crews have detailed how a pedestrian was incredibly lucky to survive after a lorry landed on its side in Newport, South Wales. The lorry landed on its side but incredibly, the pedestrian ended up being in the tiny space between the cab and the trailer. South...
NEWS | Major route in Herefordshire closed due to a collision
A major route in Herefordshire is currently closed in both directions due to a collision. The A40 is closed between Whitchurch and Ganarew and motorists are advised to use an alternative route....
NEWS | Quick actions from fire crews prevent petrol station and houses from catching fire
Fire crews from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are in attendance at a large fire in Great Witley this afternoon. Residents have been advised by the fire service to keep windows and doors closed and surrounding roads have been temporarily closed to allow fire...
NEWS | Fire crews from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire responding to a large fire this afternoon
Photo: Emma Carpenter Walker Fire crews from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are in attendance at a large fire in Great Witley this afternoon. Residents have been advised by the fire service to keep windows and doors closed and surrounding roads have been...
NEWS | Police appeal after a livestock trailer and Land Rover Discovery were stolen from a farm near the Herefordshire border
West Mercia Police officers are currently appealing for information following the theft of a livestock trailer and a Land Rover Discovery from a farm yard in Suckley. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing for information after a livestock...
COMMUNITY | Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find a home from crazy Collie TJ?
TJ is 7 months old and in true collie fashion TJ is a little bit crackers, quick, alert, eager to learn, very affectionate and desperate to please you. TJ is a loveable youngster who needs direction and a focus, basic training and socialisation will need continuing...
WHAT’S ON? | An exciting new Mini Maze will open tomorrow near Ross-on-Wye bringing fun for all the family
The Flanesford Maize Maze opens tomorrow (Friday 12th August) and will include a water station, as well as cafe refreshments and a game card and sticker set. The Maze is located at Flanesford Priory. Flanesford Priory is a family run enterprise offering luxury breaks...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council announce £170 of support for low income pensioners in Herefordshire
From Herefordshire Council: Council to provide financial support to vulnerable residents Pensioners on low incomes will soon get some financial support to help them manage their bills during the cost of living crisis. When the department for work and...
NEWS | River Wye makes the national headlines as levels drop to just 1cm in parts of Hereford
The River Wye has made the national headlines, with river levels in the centre of Hereford falling to just 1cm in places. Sky News have been in Hereford this morning, with concerns that river levels could drop further with temperatures set to reach 36c in Hereford on...
NEWS | Fire crews successfully stop wildfire reaching woodland near Herefordshire border
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews joined Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service crews in tackling a fire in the Mitcheldean area of the Forest of Dean on Wednesday. Gloucestershire Constabulary also attended the incident. ...
NEWS | Building work well underway on exciting new building development at Hereford Sixth Form College
Building work is well underway on an exciting new building development at Hereford Sixth Form College. https://twitter.com/WilliamPowell_/status/1538785143724425216?s=20u0026t=jimNoqT4vMfuQXRtk11r7w Hereford Sixth Form College has been awarded funding for an exciting...
WHAT’S ON? | Charity Fun Day this Saturday at The Oxford Arms in Hereford to raise money for The Little Princess Trust
Saturday looks like being a belter of a day weather wise and the Oxford Arms in Hereford have a wonderful charity fun day planned to raise money for The Little Princess Trust. The pub has recently improved its beer garden and anyone attending is promised a warm...
NEWS | Rail services cancelled between Hereford and Worcester / Birmingham this Saturday
West Midlands Railway (WMR) passengers are being urged to check their journeys in advance ahead of planned industrial action later this month. Services will be heavily impacted on Saturday 13 August, Thursday 18 August and Saturday 20 August due to separate...
NEWS | Your last chance this year to capture the supermoon in the skies above the United Kingdom tonight
Photo Credit: Andy Compton A supermoon is a full moon or a new moon that coincides with the closest that the Moon comes to the Earth, meaning that the moon appears larger than usual in the night sky. Local photographer Andy Compton captured this stunning photo of the...
NEWS | £21.5 million to be spent on refurbishing the Hereford Museum and relocating the Library to Maylord Orchards
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet agreed an investment of £8.5 million for a new museum and library for the people of Herefordshire at its meeting on Wednesday 29 June. Cabinet members agreed to invest £8 million of capital funding for the complete refurbishment of...
NEWS | Met Office concerned that wildfires could become severe across Herefordshire as amber extreme heat warning comes into force
The Met Office is warning that wildfires could become ‘exceptional’ in Herefordshire if a fire was to break out over the coming days, with heatwave conditions set to persist for the next five days. A combination of the driest July since 1935, high temperatures and...