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NEWS | Police continue patrols along the River Wye in Hereford with investigations into five recent sexual offences in the area continuing
A man was arrested on suspicion of rape on Saturday and has been released on bail. Officers patrolling the area following recent reports were approached by a male victim near Victoria Bridge in Hereford. A 35-year-old male suspect was arrested shortly after the report...
NEWS | Around 6 million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 disability Cost of Living payment from 20 September
£150 disability Cost of Living payments to be made from 20 September 20226 million people who are paid certain disability benefits will benefitAutomatic support part of wider package of help with the rising Cost of Living, including other cost of living payments...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council set to decide this week whether to award a £1,784,859 contract for staff to monitor the council’s CCTV cameras and CCTV and security staff to work within the Maylord Orchard Centre
Herefordshire Council set to decide this week whether to award a three year contract, at a cost of £1,784,859 for staff to monitor the council’s CCTV cameras and CCTV and security staff to work within the Maylord Orchard Centre. The council’s county wide CCTV service...
BREAKING | A man is on the run this morning after a 9-year-old girl was shot dead in Liverpool
A gunman is on the run this morning after a 9-year-old girl was shot dead in Liverpool. From Merseyside Police: We have launched an investigation following the tragic fatal shooting of a child in Knotty Ash last night, Monday 22 August. Officers attended at a house on...
UK NEWS | Police warn that a man wanted on suspicion of murder could be anywhere in the country
From Greater Manchester Police: John Bellfield (pictured) of the Openshaw area of Manchester is wanted on suspicion of murder of Thomas Campbell Thomas Campbell’s body was found by a neighbour at his home on Riverside, in the Mossley area of Tameside, at around...
NEWS | A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape after a male victim reported an offence to officers in Hereford on Saturday
A man was arrested on suspicion of rape on Saturday and has been released on bail. Officers patrolling the area following recent reports were approached by a male victim near Victoria Bridge in Hereford. A 35-year-old male suspect was arrested shortly after the report...
NEWS | Aldi has revealed its store opening times for the August Bank Holiday
Aldi has revealed its store opening times for the August Bank Holiday. Over the Bank Holiday weekend, stores in England and Wales will be open until 10pm on 27th August and 4pm on Sunday 28th, to ensure everyone can pick up everything they need to enjoy the long...
NEWS | Police issue appeal to help find a man who failed to return to an open prison
Police need your help to find a man who's failed to return to an open prison. Avon and Somerset Police are warning the public not to approach Jon Marc Stephens, who is aged 36. He is known to have links in the Brecon, Builth Wells and Gloucestershire areas. It you see...
NEWS | Update – A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape on Saturday and has been released on bail
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape on Saturday and has been released on bail. Officers patrolling the area following recent reports were approached by a male victim near Victoria Bridge in Hereford. The 35-year-old man was arrested shortly after the...
NEWS | A Herefordshire business says it has been able to take on new staff and enjoy significant growth thanks to help from the Marches Growth Hub
A Herefordshire business says it has been able to take on new staff and enjoy significant growth thanks to help from the Marches Growth Hub. Engineering company Wye Cylinder Engineering (WCE) has seen its turnover grow by almost £1million in...
FUNDRAISING | Help raise money for Lesley as she continues to battle cancer
Can you help to raise money for Lesley as she continue to battle Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer? Here is Lesley’s story: “In August 2019 I was unfortunately diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. “This completely floored me as I had, until this point, led a busy life as a...
NEWS | Motorists warned of 12 weeks of delays as work set to start on measures to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists on St Owen Street in Hereford
Work is set to start on measures to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists in St Owen Street, Hereford. New raised crossings will make it easier for pedestrians to cross this wide street while slowing traffic and cyclists will soon find it much easier to reach...
SPORT | Worcester Warriors future in doubt as club hit with winding-up petition by HMRC
The Future of Worcester Warriors Rugby Club is in serious doubt this week after the club was hit by a winding-up petition last week. The club, like many other sports clubs, has faced a difficult few years, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic having a huge impact on the...
NEWS | Just 45 days until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours now!
It's just 45 days until the official launch of the Hereford Monopoly board and you can pre order yours online now! Head to the Philip Morris website and pre-order your copy now! Monopoly Hereford Special Edition Board Game (philipmorrisdirect.co.uk) YOUR ‘CHANCE’ TO...
NEWS | Popular Hereford cafe closed for ten days due to staff shortages
A popular Hereford cafe has confirmed that it will remain closed for ten days due to staff shortages. Sensory & Rye on Commercial Street in Hereford confirmed in a post on Facebook that the cafe would remain closed until the 30th August. The post said:...
NEWS | ALL trains in and out of Hereford CANCELLED until at least 6pm today due to a shortage of signalling staff
A shortage of signalling staff available at Hereford is causing disruption to services running through this station. As a result, all lines will be blocked and trains will be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected from 18:00 (Sunday) until 18:00 on Monday...
NEWS | £528,000 spent by Herefordshire Council on the second phase of works at the Hillside Care Centre in Hereford
Herefordshire Council agreed a spend of £528,000 on the second phase of works at the Hillside Care Centre in Hereford at meeting in April 2022. The refurbishment and landscape works are the second phase of works at Hillside to complete the residential care facility...
NEWS | ALL trains in and out of Hereford CANCELLED until 6pm on Monday due to a shortage of signalling staff
A shortage of signalling staff available at Hereford is causing disruption to services running through this station. As a result, all lines will be blocked and trains will be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected from 18:00 tonight until 18:00 on Monday 22...
NEWS | Further frustration for rail passengers in Herefordshire with rail services cancelled between Hereford and Malvern from 6pm this evening
There is further frustration for rail passengers in Herefordshire with rail services cancelled between Hereford and Malvern on Sunday evening and Monday. This follows several days of strike action this month which has already had a major impact on customers. Due...
NEWS | West Mercia Police release more details about ’Bob’ the pop-up cop
Residents and road users in South Shropshire will start to see a new recruit from West Mercia Police taking to the streets in the coming weeks as ‘Bob’ the new pop-up cop is trialled in the area as an additional tool to deter speeding. However, Bob is no ordinary...
NEWS | Police patrols continue after fifth sexual offence in a matter of weeks near the River Wye in Hereford
A police cordon is currently in place on the river path near Victoria Bridge in Hereford following a reported serious sexual offence at around 1.50am this morning (Saturday 20 August). There have been other recent sexual offences reported in this area and as a result...
NEWS | Man arrested following a serious sexual offence in Hereford overnight
Man arrested following a serious sexual offence in Hereford overnight. A police cordon is currently in place on the river path near Victoria Bridge in Hereford following a reported serious sexual offence at around 1.50am this morning (Sat 20 August). A man in his 30s...
NEWS | A man has been jailed after he stalked his ex-partner and set fire to a campervan while she was asleep inside it with her new partner
A man has been jailed after he stalked his ex-partner and set fire to a campervan while she was asleep inside it with her new partner. Kenneth Jones, 64 and from London, used a hire car to try and cover his tracks when he travelled to the village of Alderton, near...
UK NEWS | 23-year-old man charged with abducting and sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl in Greater Manchester earlier this week
From Greater Manchester Police: On Wednesday 17 August 2022 at 4:10pm, we were called to reports of a suspected abduction and sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl on Warne Avenue in Droylsden, Tameside. Thankfully, the victim was safely re-united with her family a...
NEWS | Police have cordoned off an area of the footpath next to the River Wye in Hereford this morning
West Mercia Police officers have cordoned off an area of a footpath next to the River Wye this morning. The area cordoned off is on the Castle Green side of the river and officers remain in the area. This follows a number of sexual offences in the area over...
NEWS | A40 partially blocked due to a collision near Monmouth this evening
The A40 is currently partially blocked by a collision heading northbound near Monmouth this evening. Emergency services are at the scene and traffic is currently backing up. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route if possible.
NEWS | Garway residents trying to save their Old School have spoken of their gratitude to conservation charity, SAVE Britain’s Heritage, which is legally challenging Herefordshire Council
Garway residents trying to save their Old School have spoken of their gratitude to the conservation charity, SAVE Britain’s Heritage, which is legally challenging Herefordshire Council. A judicial review of the granting of permitted development rights to demolish the...
NEWS | 48-year-old man arrested as West Mercia Police continue investigations into a number of sexual offences near the River Wye in Hereford
West Mercia Police have this evening confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape as police continue investigations into a number of sexual offences that have happened near the River Wye in Hereford in recent weeks. A spokesperson for West...
NEWS | Further frustration for rail passengers in Herefordshire with rail services cancelled between Hereford and Malvern on Monday
There is further frustration for rail passengers in Herefordshire with rail services cancelled between Hereford and Malvern on Monday. This follows several days of strike action this month which has already had a major impact on customers. Due to unforeseen...
NEWS | Motorists warned of a number of road closures over the Bank Holiday weekend in Hereford
Motorists are being given advanced notice of a number of road closures that will be in place in Hereford over the August Bank Holiday weekend later this month. The closures will be temporary and will be in place for the River Carnival and the Hereford Indie Food...
NEWS | Man with Parkinson’s disease is travelling by bike from John O’Groats to Lands End and is passing through Hereford today
Paul has been through a rough few years of health issues including a heart attack, diabetes and Parkinson's but has now decided that it's time to pay back those that helped him with the support of his best friend, Donny. Paul and Donny are aiming to raise money for...
NEWS | Hereford FC to hold a minutes silence in memory of 13-year-old Kacper Biela ahead of Saturday’s fixture with Buxton
Hereford FC and The Herefordshire FA have said they are saddened to hear that Kacper Biela, a young footballer for Hereford Pegasus, who had recently joined the HFA Hereford FC BDC has unfortunately passed away over the weekend. “Our thoughts and condolences go out to...
NEWS | Robert Price Group provides update on plans for Tudors to move to new site in Hereford
The Robert Price Group have given an update on the news that Tudors will be moving to a new site in Hereford. In an update provided to Your Herefordshire, a company spokesperson said: “Tudors Kitchens & Bathrooms are having a purpose built brand new showroom...
NEWS | All rail services cancelled in Herefordshire on Saturday with further strike action taking place
No trains will depart or arrive at Hereford Railway Station on Saturday, with further strike action taking place. Transport for Wales Update: The majority of Transport for Wales (TfW) services across the Wales and Borders network will be suspended on two days this...
NEWS | House builder buys land for 140 new Bovis Homes development in Ledbury
Vistry Group has acquired land to construct 140 new Bovis Homes properties in the Herefordshire town of Ledbury. The 22-acre site is situated off Leadon Way and is set to deliver 84 properties for private sale and 56 affordable homes available for local people through...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision near Hereford this morning
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning. The collision has occurred on Longworth Lane, between Bartestree and Withington this morning. The route is popular with motorists, with access between the main...
NEWS | Police launch investigation following an incident at a shop in Hereford
West Mercia Police have submitted an application for a licencing review at a shop premises in Hereford, due to an ongoing investigation over the possible handling of stolen goods. West Mercia Police say they attended the store in Eign Gate in Hereford on the 16th...
NEWS | Record-breaking A-Level results for Hereford Cathedral School Sixth Formers
Hereford Cathedral School students have enjoyed outstanding successes again in today’s A-Level results, breaking all previous records. This year sees over a quarter of grades being awarded an A*, the School’s best ever outcome in public examinations. This...
NEWS | The eight changes to the Highway Code that many motorists are still not aware of
Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses. The changes follow a public consultation on a review of The Highway Code to improve road safety for people walking, cycling...
NEWS | ‘Bob the pop-up Cop’ will be taking to the streets in the coming weeks to target speeding motorists
Residents and road users in South Shropshire will start to see a new recruit from West Mercia Police taking to the streets in the coming weeks as ‘Bob’ the new pop-up cop is trialled in the area as an additional tool to deter speeding. However, Bob is no ordinary...
UK NEWS | Police in Greater Manchester are continuing to search for a man who is reported to have abducted a 7-year-old girl
Greater Manchester Police are investigating the abduction of a child in Droylsden yesterday after a number of reports were made to officers just after 4pm. Thankfully, the child – a girl aged six– was safely re-united with her family a short time later. From what...
LATEST | Police investigation into a number of sexual offences in Hereford continues
Extra police patrols will continue along the river path in Hereford as detectives continue to investigate four sexual offences reported in the last few weeks. Detectives are currently investigating two rapes, one indecent exposure and one sexual assault. All have been...
NEWS | Concerns over air quality along the A49 in Hereford as new Air Quality Monitoring Station is installed
Air quality in Hereford has been given a boost thanks to a new Air Quality Monitoring Station. Air pollution is associated with a number of adverse health impacts, and particularly affects the most vulnerable in society, including children and older people, and those...
NEWS | Hereford Sixth Form College Celebrates Another Very Successful Year
A sample of students who achieved excellent results this year From Hereford Sixth Form College: After two years of Centre and Teacher Assessed Grades (CAGs and TAGs) and with students never having sat external exams previously, it was back to business as usual at...
NEWS | Herefordshire bus firm commits to freezing fare prices for 12 months to support the community
Sargeants Brothers have decided to implement a fare price freeze for the next 12 months across all Sargeants services. This will also include all our school and student passes. Sargeants Brothers Managing Director Matt Evans said: “Like many businesses we...
NEWS | Students celebrate A level success at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools
Students at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools are celebrating their A level results, and a bumper crop of top grades.The students in the co-educational Monmouth Schools Sixth Form performed very strongly in the first year of traditional A level examinations since...
FOOTBALL | Haines thunderbolt secures win for Hereford FC; Westfields take derby spoils and Hancocks the hat-trick hero for Lads Club
Photo Credit: Sports in Action A Luke Haines thunderbolt secured all three points for Hereford FC at Chester FC on Tuesday evening. The late strike sent the Bulls following over more than 200 supporters into raptures and Josh Gowling’s side will be looking to grab...
NEWS | Family of man who died in Herefordshire pay tribute to a ‘wonderful, talented person’
From West Mercia Police: The family of a young man who died in a collision in Herefordshire have paid tribute to him as “the most wonderful and talented person in the world”. 26-year-old Steven James Lee from Rhos-on-Sea died in an incident on the A40 near Ganarew on...
WHAT’S ON? | Free swimming and other activities at Ledbury Swimming Pool this Saturday
From Talk Community: Talk Community, in partnership with HALO Leisure, are delighted to announce free Community Thank You Events which will be taking place across Herefordshire, from June through to September. We wanted to say a really big thank you to all...