A former West Mercia Police officer has been sentenced to a nine month community order for sexual assault. He will also serve 140 hours of community service and pay £300 in compensation and £2000 in costs. Liam Smith, 30, of Lancer Road in Shrewsbury was handed the...
The Herefordshire Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, which is part of the social enterprise Turning Point, announced today that they have achieved Hepatitis C micro-elimination. Hepatitis C is a bloodborne virus that damages the liver. Over time, persistent infection...
From Herefordshire Council: ‘You have a legal responsibility to ensure that your child attends school regularly and this includes arranging travel to and from school, meeting the costs of this and accompanying your child as necessary. ‘In some cases, we have a...
A Herefordshire team has been left with no choice but to withdraw from the league ahead of the new season, after failing to find a manager. A statement shared by Shobdon FC on social media said: Shobdon FC statement “Sadly after a search for someone to take over and...
Credit: Barcud-Coch Photography Wellington Football Club and Radnor Valley FC continued their preparations for the upcoming season last night as they met last night for a pre-season friendly at the Kensal Ground. The hosts opened the scoring when a 10th minute corner...
Illegal vapes and counterfeit cigarettes worth an estimated total of £8,500 were seized from a Malvern store on Wednesday in a partnership operation. Officers from Malvern Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) supported partners at Worcestershire Trading Standards on a visit...
The RSPCA has warned that animal cruelty is on the rise - with the charity receiving 115 cruelty reports so far this year in Herefordshire alone, with its busiest period yet to come. The new figures, exclusively released today (17 July) by the RSPCA, show there have...
Leominster apprentice named UK’s youngest EV-qualified mechanic A Herefordshire apprentice mechanic has become the youngest vehicle technician in the UK to be awarded withan Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Level 3 qualification in...
A new diagnostic centre with high-tech X-ray and scanning facilities has moved a step closer now that boots are on the ground and work has begun in earnest on the new facility, which will be managed by Wye Valley NHS Trust. The new building is part of a national...
With airports up and down the UK about to enter the busiest period of the year with the arrival of the summer holidays, new RAC analysis shows that seven of the top 20 by passenger numbers have further increased their prices for drop-off parking since last summer.*...
The family of Christopher Simmonds, who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of a collision near Keeper's Pond, Abergavenny, have released the following tribute: "On Friday morning our world was turned upside down when we were tragically informed that we had lost...
Two Just Stop Oil supporters, Margaret Reid and Eddie Whittingham, were sentenced at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court following their conviction for disrupting the World Snooker Championship at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre last April. They interrupted the championship to...
The final 12 tonne section of Worcester’s new walking and cycling bridge over the River Severn, Kepax Bridge, was lifted into place earlier this month. With the help of a 1,000-tonne crane, today’s work completes all the bridge lifts, which have taken place over the...
Herefordshire Freemasons have launched a community volunteering initiative and are excited to share two recent events that have taken place. This initiative aims to complement their existing financial support for various charitable causes throughout the...
A man was yesterday (Monday 15 July) sentenced to three years and nine months for domestic abuse offences relating to an incident in the Weobley area of Herefordshire in 2023. Janed Khan, of Amberley Grove, Birmingham, was found guilty in June of engaging in...
A West Mercia Police officer has been charged with rape. David Parsons, 28, a police constable based in South Worcestershire Local Policing Area, is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court later today (Tuesday 16 July). The charge relates to an incident...
West Mercia Police officers in Bromyard have issued an appeal following the attempted theft of a Land Rover in a Herefordshire village. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Bromyard Safer Neighbourhood Team) said: “Sometime between the morning of the 11th July and...
Why not treat your loved one to a night away in a luxurious lodge that’s just a short trip from Hereford? ‘Welcome to Mountain Edge, located in South Shropshire. ‘A world class destination stretching from the dramatic moorland and breathtaking landscapes of the...
At 12pm on Sunday, July 14th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crew from Brecon Fire Station and the Animal Rescue Team from Pontardawe Fire Station were called to an incident in Libanus, Brecon. Following a report of a horse that become stuck in a boggy...
A 31-year-old man from Hereford has been charged with rape following an incident near Hereford Cathedral. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: Christopher Filbrandt, 31, of Eign Mill Road in Hereford has been charged with rape. The charge relates to an incident...
The family of a man who died in a collision on the B4070 in Birdlip earlier this month have paid tribute to him and described him as "the anchor of the family". Michael Ramstedt died in a two-vehicle collision which involved a grey Nissan Qashqai and a silver Kia...
Press Release from Just Stop Oil: On Thursday, Cressie Gethin, 22, a musician from Hereford was one of five Just Stop Oil supporters convicted of conspiracy to cause public nuisance for planning to disrupt the M25 by climbing motorway gantries in November 2022. Just...
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain across parts of Herefordshire later today. The warning, which covers much of south west England, Wales and the Midlands, is valid from 8am-midnight. The Met Office warning for Herefordshire says: ‘Outbreaks of...
Police are appealing for information after receiving reports of a man ‘touching himself inappropriately’ at a children’s play park. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We have been made aware of an incident which happened on the 11th July at approximately...
Vehicle seized following stop near Leominster. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Leominster Cops) said: “On Saturday morning at approximately 11.25am, a vehicle was stopped by the Ok Diner In Leominster by West Mercia Police officers. “A simple police...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal, following a number of incidents in the Hereford and surrounding area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Police) said: “We want to inform you about several incidents that occurred early on Friday morning around...
Pictured above are Annie Nisbet and PC Tom Simmonds and PS Lee Baker, outside 10 Downing Street, before last night's awards. “I live every day in gratitude that you gifted me with my life,” – those are the words of Annie Nisbet who was saved from drowning in her...
Former Hereford United player Harry Agombar has got engaged. The former Swindon Town midfielder played a couple of games for the Bulls during the expunged 2014/2015 season. Harry's Instagram published an image of him proposing to his fiancée Tia on a beach in Ibiza....
In Memory of Don Warren formerly of Kingstone. Passed away peacefully at Stanley House Care Home on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 aged 64 years. Loving Father to Tom (The Boy) & Step Father to Gareth. Devoted Brother to Billy, Sylvie, Marilyn, Kenny & the late...
Bromyard Folk Festival is thrilled to announce that it has successfully secured funding from the UK Government's 'Levelling-Up Fund'. This significant financial support, provided through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will contribute towards the escalating costs of...
An investigation has been launched following reports of a rape in Hereford City Centre in the early hours of this morning (Friday 12 July). Officers are currently at the scene near Hereford Cathedral after a report was received that a woman had been raped on the...
Cathedral Close in Hereford is cordoned off this morning following an incident overnight. West Mercia Police officers remain at the scene and the whole of Cathedral Close and grounds surrounding the Cathedral remain cordoned off at present. Pedestrians and Cyclists...
A Herefordshire pub has confirmed that it will be a ‘football free zone’ this weekend! The Prince of Wales in Ledbury doesn’t have any televisions, and therefore is the perfect place to visit if you wish to escape the football. With England taking on Spain in...
Herefordshire is full of wonderful eateries and places to visit and The Riverside at Aymestrey is certainly up there with the best. Everything at The Riverside is made and cooked freshly on-site at the restaurant; including the stone-ground spelt bread, hay and...
The team from the Forgotten Football podcast recently spoke to Talking Bull's Simon Wright & Matchday announcer Matt Healey. They recount the demise of Hereford United and the negativity, division and emotions of the club being wound up. The duo also discuss...
At 11.57pm yesterday (Wed 10 July) Avon and Somerset Police received a report of a man with a suitcase acting suspiciously on Clifton Suspension Bridge. Officers arrived at the bridge within 10 minutes, but the man had already left the area, leaving the suitcase...
A man been sentenced to 15 months in prison for sending malicious communications to the family of Dylan Price. David Brown of Oak Meadow in Bishop’s Castle was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court today (Thursday 11 July). The court heard how the 61-year-old sent...
West Mercia Police have shared an urgent message after several car thefts were reported in Fownhope, Dormington and Hampton Bishop over recent days. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are writing to you today to make you aware of recent car thefts in the...
A new nail bar will be opening in Hereford on Sunday 14th July on Eign Street. Deluxe Nails & Spa will be open for business on a temporary basis this weekend. They will initially open on Sundays only from the 14th, 21st,28th July, and also 4th and 11th August from...
Photo Credit: Kerry Dawson The Endurance GB International Committee is proud to announce that Andrea Champ from Hereford has been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships. The event will take place on the 10th and 11th of August...
A drunk driver who killed a baby and his auntie when he slammed into the back of their car at 141mph while on his phone has been jailed. Darryl Anderson was more than twice the drink drive limit when he hit the Peugeot 308 that eight-month-old Zackary Blades and his...
A new Authentic Indian restaurant called Indian Tadka will be opening this week on Commercial Road in Hereford. The restaurant was previously known as the Glass Tandoori and the official opening is set to be on Thursday 11th July at 5.30pm. The team promise to bring...
Detectives investigating a triple murder which occurred in Bushey in Hertfordshire yesterday evening (Tuesday 9 July) are actively seeking a man who is wanted in connection with the incident. Police were called to a property in Ashlyn Close just before 7pm. ...
Hereford will soon be getting a brand new fire station, after plans were approved by Herefordshire Council. The fire station will be located at the same location as the current one, on St Owen Street. A move to a temporary fire station, in the Holmer area of the city...
A Hereford pub has issued a polite notice after its indoor soft play area was vandalised. The Wye Inn Pub & Restaurant in Hereford shared the message on Facebook on Monday. The post said: “Can adults please supervise their children at all times we do have...
A thunderstorm warning has been issued for Herefordshire this afternoon, with downpours likely in places. The Met Office warning for Herefordshire, which is valid from 2pm - 11.59pm today, says: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out this afternoon...
Nick Briggs brings Michelin-Star Expertise to Carriages Culinary Ventures. Carriages Ltd is delighted to announce the promotion of Nick Briggs to the position of Food and Beverages Manager, overseeing all catering outlets, including both Carriages Restaurant...
Nearly 2000 children and young people from 60 schools took part in a major county sporting event this week. The annual Herefordshire Summer School Games Festival brought together 1944 participants and young leaders for a day of sport and physical...
Have you seen 24-year-old Holly who’s missing from Leominster? Holly has been missing since Thursday evening and her family are desperate to hear from her. There have been reports that Holly may have got into a car early on Friday morning. Holly is understood to have...
Family and friends of two missing teenagers from Hereford are out searching for them tonight. Maisey, aged 13 and Logan, aged 14, have both been missing for several hours and their families are growing increasingly concerned. Both are missing from the South Wye...