Gwent Police have issued an urgent appeal following the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “Can you help? We’re trying to find 15-year-old Ruby Morton who has been reported as missing. “She was last seen at her #Abergavenny home...
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NEWS | Police appeal after three men wearing face coverings approached a man and stole his phone in Hereford
At around 10pm on Sunday (17 July) West Mercia Police received a call reporting a theft on Breinton Road, Hereford. Three men wearing face coverings, one with a green scarf around his face, approached a 24-year-old man and stole his phone. The men then made off in the...
NEWS | Police called after youths caused chaos at a dental surgery in the Forest of Dean
Visiting the dentist can be nerve-wracking at the best of times, but it can be even more traumatic when you have to deal with youths causing ASB in the surgery. Police were called to a dental surgery in Cinderford in May, after three boys were reported as shouting and...
NEWS | 1,000 properties without power in the Ross-on-Wye area this lunchtime
Up to 1,000 properties are currently without power in the Ross-on-Wye area of Herefordshire, with Western Power Distribution confirming that teams are working on the issue. Western Power Distribution estimate that power will be restored by 2pm this afternoon. The...
BREAKING | Bomb disposal teams called to an area of Hereford this morning
Bomb disposal teams have been called to Rotherwas this morning following the discovering of an unexploded grenade. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We’re in attendance at Rotherwas Ind Est in #Hereford following the discovery of an unexploded grenade. “As...
NEWS | School offers parents the chance to pick their children up early this afternoon due to heatwave conditions
A number of schools are allowing parents to pick their children up at 1pm this afternoon, rather than the usual time of around 3pm. Clehonger Primary School has messaged parents saying they can pick their children up at 1pm this afternoon, after seeing how children...
UK NEWS | Teenager believed to have drowned after getting into difficulty during heatwave conditions
A 14-year-old boy is missing and is believed to have drowned after getting into difficulty in the Thames in Richmond. At 16:43hrs on Monday, 18 July police were alerted by the London Ambulance Service to reports that a child had been seen to enter the water at Tagg’s...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has told parents they can collect children at 1pm this afternoon due to extreme heat
A Herefordshire school has told parents that they can collect their children at 1pm this afternoon, due to extreme heat. Ashfield Park Primary School in Ross-on-Wye said: "Due to the build up of heat in the school building over night and the continued heatwave...
NEWS | Delays expected on the A49 in Hereford today with wide loads passing through the city
Motorists are being advised to expect delays in Hereford today, with a small number of wide load lorries travelling through the city later. The wide loads will be travelling up the A49 from Ross-on-Wye, before passing through Hereford on their way to their final...
NEWS | Police launch urgent appeal to help find a mother and her four children
South Wales Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find a missing mother and her four children. The mother and her children have been missing from the Merthyr Tydfil area of South Wales for a number of hours and police are getting increasingly concerned. A...
LATEST | Fifteen evacuated from their homes after wildfire affects 50,000 square metres of land
TWELVE crews from Hereford & Worcester, West Midlands and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Services have been fighting a serious fire in the Lickey Hills. Crews were called this afternoon at 13:15 to the incident which occurred in an area bordered to the south by Rose...
FOOTBALL | Bulls sign 19-year-old defender Thierry Latty-Fairweather on loan from Burton Albion
Hereford FC have confirmed the loan signing of Thierry Latty-Fairweather from Burton Albion on a loan deal until January. The 19 year-old defender has featured as a trialist in all of the Bulls pre-season games so far and has impressed with his energy and athleticism....
NEWS | Fire crews tackling intense wildfire this evening as temperatures hit 38c
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently tackling a wildfire in the Lickey Hills area near Birmingham. Twelve appliances from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene, alongside colleagues from West Midlands Fire...
NEWS | Welsh Water issues warning to people living in two Herefordshire villages and parts of Hereford with reports of discoloured water
Welsh Water has issued a warning to households living in the Mordiford and Holme Lacy areas of Herefordshire, following reports from customers of discoloured water in the area. Some customers in the Hereford area have also reported a similar issue. The update from...
BREAKING | Local fire crews called to help tackle large wildfire near Birmingham
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have joined colleagues from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service at a large wildfire in the Lickey Hills area of Birmingham. L A number of crews are at the incident and members of the public are urged to remain...
NEWS | West Mercia Police are searching for a man who is wanted in relation to a number of offences
Officers would like to speak to Craig Humphries, 36, in relation to a number of offences. 2016 custody image (left) and still from recent body worn video (right). Craig is approximately 5ft 11in of medium build, with shaven hair and facial stubble. He is likely to be...
NEWS | A school in Hereford has taken the decision to close tomorrow due to the heatwave
A specialist school in Hereford has taken the decision to close for the day tomorrow (Tuesday) due to the extreme temperatures that are being forecast. Brookfield School in Hereford shared the following update earlier today on the Herefordshire Council’s School...
NEWS | A man has died following a medical emergency in Ledbury this morning
West Midlands Ambulance Service have confirmed that a man has died following a medical emergency in Ledbury this morning. Members of the public reported seeing a police presence in the town, with paramedics also attending the incident. A spokesperson for West Midlands...
FOOTBALL | Bulls friendly at Coalville moved to Wednesday due to extreme heat expected on Tuesday
From Hereford FC: Our scheduled friendly versus Coalville Town on Tuesday has been moved back 24 hours due to the forecast extreme hot weather. With temperatures in excess of 30°C forecast during the game, the decision has been made to move the match to Wednesday 20th...
NEWS | Herefordshire supplier thanks Tesco for reducing the price of cherries to avoid waste
The unexpected surge in production has meant that many growers across the UK have been left with more of one of Britain’s favourite home-grown fruit than they anticipated. But now Tesco has stepped in to help out growers and to make sure that none of the cherries go...
UK NEWS | Police warn about the dangers of swimming in rivers and canals following the death of a 16-year-old boy
Police forces across the country are warning about the dangers of swimming in open water following the death of a 16-year-old boy over the weekend. The body of a teenage boy has been recovered from Salford Quays after we were called to reports of a person getting into...
NEWS | Hereford Medical Group issues further details on how those without internet access can order prescriptions from this summer
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 | Extreme heat likely to trigger big increase in number of breakdowns says the RAC; drivers urged to keep safe
The imminent arrival of some extremely high temperatures is expected to lead to a huge increase in vehicle breakdowns across the UK – potentially over 1,000 more a day than is normal for mid-July – causing the RAC to urge drivers to be aware of the dangers of breaking...
NEWS | Main access route to Hereford County Hospital is closed this week for roadworks – More Details
The main access route to Hereford County Hospital is closed this week for roadworks. Stonebow Road in Hereford will be closed from today, for five days, for Cadent Gas to complete gas works in the area. There will be access during this time for residents only....
HEATWAVE | A list of closures / timetable changes at Herefordshire schools with temperatures set to hit 38c
Aylestone High School - No update Bishops Hereford - No update Whitecross Hereford High School - No update St Mary's RC High School Hereford - No update John Masefield High School Ledbury: JMHS will finish at 12:15pm on Monday 18 July & will be closed on Tuesday...
HEATWAVE | Transport for Wales warns of possible disruption and cancellations of services through Herefordshire
Transport for Wales has issued a warning to travellers about the possibility of disruption and cancellations to services over the next few days due to the hot weather. A press release from Transport for Wales said: Transport for Wales (TfW) and Network Rail are asking...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has confirmed a partial closure on Monday and Tuesday
A Herefordshire school has confirmed a partial closure this week, due to heatwave conditions. John Masefield High School & Sixth Form in Ledbury will close at 12.15pm on Monday and will remain closed on Tuesday. The following was posted on the Herefordshire...
HEATWAVE | All trains cancelled between Hereford and Birmingham on Monday and Tuesday
Passengers travelling on West Midlands Railway (WMR) services have been encouraged to only travel if essential on Monday 18 July and Tuesday 19 July as high temperatures hit the country. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for extreme heat, with...
NEWS | Hereford Cathedral School football star Ryan signs for Hereford FC 1st team
Congratulations to Hereford Cathedral School sport scholar and footballer, Ryan P, who has been promoted to Hereford FC’s first team. The 17-year-old centre back had been playing for the city’s Community U18 squad, and has now been promoted to the first team, along...
NEWS | Jean O’Donnell awarded Freedom of the City in recognition of her numerous contributions to Hereford
Yesterday (14th July) was Jean O’Donnell’s 90th birthday, and to celebrate her numerous contributions to the City of Hereford, she was awarded Freedom of the City. Mayor of Hereford Mark Dykes attended the afternoon, along with many of Jean’s friends and colleagues...
NEWS | Slight rise in river levels on the River Wye in Hereford after emergency release of water from Elan Valley
There has been a slight increase in river levels on the River Wye in Hereford over recent hours, with the water level now around two to three inches deeper than it was yesterday. This is thanks to an emergency release of water from the Elan Valley, with concerns over...
NEWS | £10,000 reward offered following the theft of two bikes in Herefordshire
A Herefordshire man is offering a £10,000 reward after two bikes were stolen from his workshop. The incident happened in the Kingstone area of Herefordshire at approximately 12.30am on Saturday morning. The items stolen were: One Yamaha Raptor 700r One Yamaha YZ 250...
HEATWAVE | Herefordshire Council announces changes to bin collections over the next few days
Herefordshire Council has announced changes to bin collections over the next few days, with heatwave conditions expected to affect the county. A spokesperson for Herefordshire Council said: Extreme heat - Earlier rubbish and recycling collections Monday 18 to...
NEWS | A list of closures / timetable changes at Herefordshire High Schools this week due to heatwave
Aylestone High School - No update Bishops Hereford - No update Whitecross Hereford High School - No update St Mary's RC High School Hereford - No update John Masefield High School Ledbury: JMHS will finish at 12:15pm on Monday 18 July & will be closed on Tuesday...
NEWS | Fire crews rescue a swan that had got stuck in wire fencing in Hereford
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Hereford have helped to rescue a swan that got into difficulty this morning. Crews were called to the Thorn Business Park in Hereford at 11am this morning. They rescued a swan that had got stuck in metal...
NEWS | Herefordshire has been placed under an exceptional fire severity warning by the Met Office
Herefordshire has been placed under an 'exceptional fire severity' warning by the Met Office's Fire Severity Index.. With temperatures set to reach highs of between 36c and 40c in the county over the coming days, the risk of fires breaking out is extremely high,...
NEWS | Appeal launched after chairs were stolen from a city centre business in Hereford
A Hereford business is appealing for information after five chairs were stolen on Friday evening. A spokesperson for Maxwells Cafe in High Town said: “We need your help, overnight (Friday night) five of our chairs have been stolen. We have the CCTV evidence if anyone...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after purse with £670 in it was stolen from a van in Breinton
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information after a purse was stolen from a car in a popular Herefordshire beauty spot. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing for information after a purse containing £670 and a cuddly toy was...
NEWS | Cinema chain offers redheads free tickets to watch films during heatwave
A cinema chain is offering all redheads the opportunity to watch films for free during the upcoming heatwave. The one problem is that the nearest Showcase Cinemas to Hereford are in Dudley and Cardiff! From Showcase Cinemas: Experts say the UK...
NEWS | Local school takes decision to temporarily close due to extreme heatwave temperatures
A local school has taken the decision to temporarily close due to the upcoming heatwave. Parents at John Masefield High School in Ledbury have received the following letter: “We have had high temperatures for the past fortnight which have particularly affected lessons...
NEWS | Met Office Amber Heatwave warning remains in place with temperatures set to hit 38c in Hereford
The Met Office is continuing to warn of ‘extreme heatwave’ conditions across Herefordshire over the coming days. The Met Office Amber warning for Herefordshire says: “Extended into Tuesday, with emphasis on the peak of the hot spell shifted to Monday/Tuesday...
NEWS | Hereford pub hoping to raise £1,500 towards the installation of a defibrillator
The team from the Golden Fleece in Hereford are hoping to raise £1,500 towards the cost of a defibrillator outside the front of their pub in St Owen Street. Dave Ross took over as landlord of the city pub back in April, he has worked and run many pubs around the...
NEWS | The family of Brenda Venables, who was murdered by her husband David in 1982, have released a statement
From West Mercia Police: The family of Brenda Venables, who was murdered by her husband David in 1982, have released a statement. We, Brenda’s nieces and nephews, are relieved that today, after a wait of 40 years, at last there is justice for Brenda. David Venables...
NEWS | Firefighters’ epic Brecon Beacons challenge in memory of popular former colleague again a huge success
A team of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue (HWFRS) firefighters and family supporters have continued the fundraising legacy of former colleague, Stu Crebbin, when they achieved the third Stu’s Phoenix Challenge last weekend, 9/10 July 2022. Stu died in March...
NEWS | Over 50s to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn
Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn under plans to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter. On coronavirus (COVID-19) boosters, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation...
NEWS | A 89-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering his wife 40 years ago
A man has been found guilty of murdering his wife 40 years ago in Kempsey, Worcestershire. David Venables, 89, of Elgar Drive, Kempsey, was found guilty today (Friday 15 July) at Worcester Crown Court. He will be sentenced on Wednesday 20 July at 2pm. In May 1982...
BREAKING | National Emergency declared with temperatures of 40c likely in parts of England and Wales
With temperatures rising to forecasted record levels this weekend, UKHSA and the Met Office is reminding people to take precautions to stay safe through the hot weather. The hottest temperatures are expected on Monday and Tuesday, with highs of 40°C possible. A Level...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a man and a women on a mobility scooter were left shaken following an incident
Cast your mind back to Tuesday, 7 June 2022 - were you in the vicinity of the Queens Public House on Lower Galdeford, Ludlow at around 4pm? A man was walking along the street with his wife who was riding a mobility scooter. They were approached by an unknown man...
NEWS | Police searching for a suspicious man with biscuits in one area of Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are currently searching for a suspicious man with biscuits in the Holmer area of Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Cops) said: “Report of a male in Holmer paying close attention to houses. He was carrying dog...
NEWS | Major fire was caused by a box of medical dressings being left in direct sunlight says Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
Adhere to storage instructions on packaging and keep objects out of sunlight - after box of medical dressings catches fire: urges HWFRS Following a serious fire in Wolverley, Kidderminster, in which a box of medical dressings ignited after being left in direct...