Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update following a collision in Leominster. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from...
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NEWS | Etnam Street in Leominster closed in both directions following incident this afternoon
Update from West Midlands Ambulance Service: "We were called to reports of a collision between a car and pedestrian on Etnam Street at 1.50pm. We currently have one ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham in attendance and are...
NEWS | West Mercia Police provide update on rape investigation in Hereford
West Mercia Police have provided an update on the rape investigation that is taking place in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We can confirm that officers arrested a man aged in his 20s on suspicion of rape, who has now been...
NEWS | A busy route in a Herefordshire market town is blocked by a fallen tree this morning
A busy route in a Herefordshire market town is blocked by a fallen tree this morning. A tree has fallen on Church Road in Kington. Herefordshire Highways teams will clear the tree as soon as possible. Please avoid and use alternative routes for the time being....
NEWS | Police launch appeal to find missing man who hasn’t been seen since Monday
From Gwent Police: We’re appealing for information to find Stephen Hopkins who has been reported as missing.Stephen, 51, was last seen in Abergavenny at around 11am on Monday 1 August and officers are concerned for his welfare.He is described as around 5ft 6” tall, of...
NEWS | Beryl celebrates Cycle to Work Day by offering FREE 30 minute bike rides in Herefordshire over the next few days
Beryl is celebrating Cycle to Work Day, one of the UK's biggest commuting events, but offering everyone a free 30 minute ride on a Beryl Bike in Hereford. The offer is in place from today (Thursday 4th August) and will end on Sunday 7th August. More details by...
NEWS | Could Herefordshire be set for another heatwave? Here’s what the experts at the Met Office are saying
Could Herefordshire be set for another heatwave? Just a few weeks ago, temperatures in the county reached record highs of 37c, but could similar be on the way? Current predictions show temperatures heating up next week, but not to the levels that were seen during...
NEWS | Busy Herefordshire ‘rat run’ to be closed for a number of days for drainage works to take place
A busy Herefordshire 'rat run' is set to be closed for a number of days for drainage works to take place. The C1098 (Madley to Bridge Sollars) road is set to be closed from 5th August - 10th August according to the Herefordshire Council roadworks website. The work was...
NEWS | Plans for a 1km closed circuit cycle track on Hereford Racecourse to be discussed by councillors at planning meeting next week
Plans for a 1km closed circuit cycle track on Hereford Racecourse will be discussed by Herefordshire Council councillors at a planning meeting next week. The meeting, which will be held on Wednesday 10th August, will discuss plans for the 1km closed circuit cycle...
NEWS | Temporary lane closures on Greyfriars Bridge and Victoria Street in Hereford
Motorists are being warned to expect possible slight delays, with lane closures in place on Greyfriars Bridge and Victoria Street in Hereford overnight. The lane closures will be in place tonight, on the A49 (Victoria Street), between 10pm and 6am. The work is being...
NEWS | Ledbury Town FC have paid tribute to former gifted and influential player Robert ‘Sticky’ Davis, who sadly passed away recently.
The club held a minute’s applause in honour of ‘Sticky’ before their recent pre-season friendly against Tuffley Rovers on the very New Street ground where he impressed so many with his skills on the ball during the 1960s and 1970s. ‘Sticky’ was known for his calm and...
NEWS | Major change to the Old Market car park approved by Herefordshire Council ahead of MandM Direct move to city centre
Major changes to the Old Market car park have been approved by Hereford Council, ahead of a planned relocation to the city centre by MandM Direct. The Herefordshire based company is set to move into the former Debenhams unit at Old Market Hereford, meaning that around...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a statue was stolen in the Leominster area
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a statue was stolen from the Leominster area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Police are appealing for information following theft of female statue that occurred on 30/07/22. “Any information...
NEWS | Hereford Diocese awarded a share of £1.3 million Faith New Deal grant to support community projects
Hereford Diocese (A registered Charity) which is the Church of England in Herefordshire and South Shropshire, is one of 16 organisations in England that has been awarded a share of the £1.3 million ‘New Deal’ fund to help support communities. The grant of...
NEWS | RAC criticises supermarkets for not lowering fuel prices quickly enough
The average price of petrol fell in July by nearly 9p (8.74p) to 182.69p a litre, with the actions of independent retailers prompting the biggest retailers to finally lower their prices, analysis of RAC Fuel Watch data shows. This led to nearly £5 being...
NEWS | Police arrest man on suspicion of rape following incident in Hereford
West Mercia Police have confirmed that they have arrested a man on suspicion of rape following an incident in Hereford. Officers confirmed that a man in his 20s had been arrested on suspicion of rape but has since been released on bail. Original Police appeal that was...
UPDATE | A major incident was declared following a fatal collision on the M5 in Worcestershire this morning
A major incident was declared following a fatal collision on the M5 in Worcestershire this morning, Wednesday 3 August. The collision happened just before 4.30am between junction 8 (M50) and junction 7 (Worcester) and involved four lorries. A 35-year-old man from...
UK NEWS | Premier League players will no longer take the knee before every match
Premier League captains reaffirm stance against racism. Players will take the knee at select matches to highlight ongoing anti-discrimination message. The Premier League captains said: “We have decided to select significant moments to take the knee during the season...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC have signed Lekan Osideko following a successful trial period at the club
Subject to National League and FA approval, Lekan Osideko has signed with the Bulls after a successful period on trial. Trialist 17, as he was known during pre-season, scored a hat-trick inside 7 minutes and finished pre-season as our top goal scorer. Having played...
NEWS | Police appeal after three sheep were stolen from a field in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after three sheep were stolen from a field in Herefordshire over recent days. The incidents have been reported in the Peterchurch area of the county. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Three Rams have been stolen from...
NEWS | A lorry driver has died in one of two multi-vehicle collisions to occur on the M5 in the early hours of this morning
A lorry driver has died in one of two multi-vehicle collisions to occur on the M5 in the early hours of this morning. West Midlands Ambulance Service received a call to reports of a multi-vehicle collision involving a number of lorries on the northbound carriageway of...
UPDATE | M5 now closed between Tewkesbury and Worcester due to serious collision involving four lorries
The M5 in Worcestershire is closed northbound between J9 Ashchurch Interchange (Tewkesbury A438, Evesham A46) and J7 Whttington Interchange (Worcester (S), Evesham A44). This is due to a serious collision between J8 Strensham Interchange (SOUTH WALES, Ross M50) and J7...
FOOTBALL | Hereford Lads Club start the season with a derby victory over Hereford Pegasus
Hereford Lads Club started the Hellenic Premier League with a derby victory over Hereford Pegasus at The County Ground on Tuesday evening. In truth, the visitors started the game the brighter side, with Cawley Cox and Carlos Moreira constantly causing issues for the...
FOOTBALL | Westfields show character to twice come from behind to earn a draw at Malvern Town
Westfields Football Club showed plenty of character to twice come from behind to earn a draw in front of a bumper crowd of over 300 on Tuesday evening at Malvern Town. The hosts took the lead after just 8 minutes, when Matt Turner headed home the opener. However, Sean...
NEWS | Police launch investigation over the possible handling of stolen goods 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 | M5 to remain closed for several hours as emergency services respond to a serious collision
The M5 is to remain closed for several hours northbound between Strensham and Worcester, following a serious collision in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday). West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
NEWS | M5 closure in place this morning following a collision heading northbound
A road closure is in place on the M5 northbound this morning, following a collision. The closure is in place between Strensham and Worcester and West Mercia Police are advising motorists to use alternative routes for the time being. Emergency services are currently at...
NEWS | Family pay tribute to woman who sadly died in Hereford
The mother of a woman who died in Hereford last month has paid tribute to her ‘best friend’ and daughter. Charlotte Holland (Savage), aged 20, died at an address in Green Street on Sunday 17 July. Charlotte’s mother Gaynor, said: “In memory of my beautiful, funny,...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after the body of a man was discovered in a car park in Gloucester
Investigating officers are appealing for witnesses after the body of a man was found earlier this morning in Gloucester. Shortly before 6.30am today, Tuesday 2 July, police were called to Longsmith Street car park, where a member of the public discovered the body of a...
NEWS | Eligible married couples or people in a civil partnership could reduce their tax by up to £252 a year by signing up to Marriage Allowance
At the height of the wedding season, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding married couples and people in civil partnerships to put extra cash at the top of their gift list and sign up for Marriage Allowance. Marriage Allowance allows married couples or people in...
NEWS | Police called to a Herefordshire village following reports of the theft of a motorcycle
West Mercia Police officers were called to a Herefordshire village on Monday evening following reports of the discovery of a stolen motorcycle. The incident occurred in Kingstone and local members of the public took to social media to comment on the police presence in...
NEWS | Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following reports that a woman was raped in Hereford
Police are appealing for witnesses following reports that a woman was raped in Hereford. Between 12am and 1.30am this morning (Sunday 31 July) a 20-year-old woman reported that she had been raped by a man as she walked along a river path in Hereford. The incident took...
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service provide update following a death at a Hereford supermarket
West Midlands Ambulance Service have provided an update following a death at a Hereford supermarket yesterday (Monday) evening. Your Herefordshire understands that Waitrose in Hereford was closed for a time yesterday evening. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance...
UK NEWS | Zero-deforestation soy initiative underway with major UK supermarket backing
UK supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose have invested US$ 11 million in the Responsible Commodities Facility (RCF), a new system of financial incentives for farmers in Brazil who commit to deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) soy cultivation. The RCF will...
FOOTBALL | Local football enthusiast Will Cheshire explains how you can get involved in Women’s football following England’s success at the Euros
By Will Cheshire Euro 2022 maybe over but that doesn’t mean Women's football is over. Enjoyed watching the tournament or watching England’s Lionesses? Why not play your part with the euro’s legacy by supporting Women's or Girls football whether it’s grassroots or...
NEWS | Three week road closure on three residential streets in Hereford to come into force next week
A three week closure is to come into force on two residential streets in the South Wye area of Hereford from next week. The closures will be in place on the Holme Lacy Road Service Road, Putson Avenue and Winston Road from the 8th August. The closures are in place so...
REVEALED | Plans for a music and apple festival in Hereford High Town this October
Plans for a music and apple festival in Hereford High Town have been revealed. Former Mayor of Hereford Paul Stevens is fiercely proud of Herefordshire's apple heritage and plans for a licence for an event to be held in High Town have been submitted to Herefordshire...
FOOTBALL | Dyde says Hereford Lads Club are raring to go ahead of local derby against Hereford Pegasus
Hereford Lads Club defender Henry Dyde has told Your Herefordshire that the club is ready for the new season and that the team is raring to go ahead of a local derby against Hereford Pegasus on Tuesday evening. Hereford Lads Club had a decent first season in the...
NEWS | Fire crews called to a fire involving bedding and clothing in Hereford this afternoon
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a fire involving bedding and clothing in Hereford city centre earlier this afternoon. The incident occurred in the St Peter's Square area of the city centre. Crews quickly extinguished the fire....
NEWS | Hereford Medical Group announces end to ordering prescriptions by telephone from today
Hereford Medical Group has announced that patients will no longer be able to request prescriptions via telephone from August. A spokesperson for Hereford Medical Group said: "From the 1st August 2022 patients will no longer be able to request prescriptions via...
NEWS | Supermarket chain Aldi has launched a nationwide hunt for an official beer, lager and cider taster for an exciting new job
The supermarket seeks one lucky lager lover or ale admirer to exclusively review its new rangeWinner will receive selection of latest beer in exchange for their opinions, which will guide decisions on Aldi’s next rangeBudding connoisseurs have until 29th August...
NEWS | Improved walking and cycling routes to Hereford Enterprise Zone
Public consultation launched to seek views on proposed improvements in South Wye area for walkers and cyclists Improvements are planned for walking and cycling routes in the South Wye area to encourage more people to cycle or walk to work at the Hereford Enterprise...
NEWS | A new cocktail bar is set to open near the River Wye in Hereford
A brand new cocktail bar is set to open on Bridge Street in Hereford. The Tipsy Kat Cocktail Bar will be located on Bridge Street, next to JJ & Little Dots and other favourites such as The Den and Left Bank Village. A sneak preview of the cocktail bar has been...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision on the Herefordshire border this afternoon
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on the Herefordshire border with Worcestershire this afternoon. The A449 is blocked at British Camp, with police waiting for a recovery team....
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision in Hereford this morning
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision in Hereford. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are both in attendance at the incident in the Kings Acre area of the city. The A438 (Kings Acre Road) is currently closed in both directions....
NEWS | A bizarre note has been left on the front door of a closed shop in Hereford
A bizarre note has been left on the front door of a shop that has closed down in Hereford. The One More Time charity shop that was located on Union Street has recently held a closing down sale, with the majority of fixtures and fittings now removed. However, the...
CRICKET | Herefordshire gave their neighbours Worcestershire a fright before finally losing by four wickets in the annual showcase game at Eastnor
HEREFORDSHIRE gave their first-class neighbours Worcestershire a fright before finally succumbing by four wickets in the annual 50-over Showcase game at Eastnor. It was entertaining game which ebbed and flowed, played in front of a large crowd at the picturesque...
NEWS | £50,000 raised as group of women complete 150 mile walk from Hereford to Woolacombe Bay in memory of George
Incredible! That's the only word we can think of to describe this amazing group of women who have walked the 150 mile distance between Hereford and Woolacombe Bay in Devon in memory of five-year-old George. A few words from the Walk for George team: "We can’t describe...
NEWS | Great Western Railway celebrates magnificent Lionesses with Euro 2022 tribute on side of train
Our magnificent Lionesses have been given pride of place for their Euro 2022 heroics – on the side of a Great Western Railway train. Football came home last night with England’s glorious 2-1 extra-time win over Germany at Wembley – and GWR has provided a lasting...
NEWS | New bar and restaurant in Hereford to offer discount for students, NHS staff and Ministry of Defence staff
The Jam Factory is a new independent bar on Widemarsh Street, Hereford. Offering a watering hole with good vibes and great music in the centre of town, the team cannot wait to open its doors. With up-and-coming DJs, live music, lip-smacking street food and drinks...