A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking following an incident in Herefordshire overnight. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “Around 12.15am this morning (Wednesday 13 July) a car failed to stop when...
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BREAKING | River Wye in Herefordshire placed on ‘amber alert’ by Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has issued an amber alert on the River Wye. The Environment Agency have currently evaluated the early warning system at ‘amber’ as the water temperature has exceeded 20ºC. Current status The Environment Agency have currently evaluated the early...
NEWS | Extreme heat warning extended with temperatures possibly reaching 36c in Herefordshire
The Met Office has confirmed this morning that it has extended an ‘extreme’ heat warning for Herefordshire. The extreme heat warning is now valid from 00.01 on Sunday, until 23:59 on Tuesday. The Met Office warning detail states: “Temperatures will rise again this...
NEWS | Over eight million households to get new cost-of-living payment from tomorrow (14th July)
More than eight million households across the whole of the UK will get a cash payment from July to ease cost of living pressures, as the Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey sets out detailed plans today. Millions will receive the first of two cost of living...
NEWS | New Fish & Chip Shop and Mediterranean Deli to open its doors in Hereford today
A brand new fish and chip shop and Mediterranean deli will be opening its doors in Hereford later today. Taverna Hereford is a brand new fish bar and Mediterranean deli that will open its doors on Bridge Street in Hereford from midday today (Wednesday 13th July). It...
NEWS | Default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets to change from 30mph to 20mph in Wales from September 2023
Wales becomes the first UK nation to make the move - helping to save lives, develop safer communities, improve the quality of life and encourage more people to make more sustainable and active travel choices. The new slower speed limits are currently being trialled in...
NEWS | Can you help find Simon who’s been missing from Hereford since Sunday?
Your Herefordshire has been contacted by relatives of Simon Doherty. Simon is missing from Hereford and his family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. Simon hasn’t been seen since Sunday and hasn’t attended his workplace. West Mercia Police have been...
NEWS | Local resident warns dog walkers after dog is taken to vets following snake bite
A local resident has taken to social media to warn dog walkers about the risks posed by snakes in areas such as the Malvern Hills. The resident shared a post on the Malvern Hills Display Board saying: “Please be aware of snakes on the hills in this hot weather. This...
NEWS | Air ambulance responds to an incident in Herefordshire this afternoon
The Air Ambulance has responded to an incident in Herefordshire this afternoon. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your Herefordshire: “We were called to reports of a medical emergency on Brookend Street at 1.22pm. “One ambulance, a paramedic...
NEWS | Hereford GP Surgery asks patients to consider wearing masks with COVID-19 cases on the rise
A Hereford GP Surgery is asking patients to considering wearing masks when visiting, due to a recent rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. An update from Hereford Medical Group that was shared on Monday said: “Covid cases are on the rise again and we have seen a 5...
NEWS | A busy Herefordshire street is closed in both directions due to a medical emergency this lunchtime
A busy Herefordshire street is closed in both directions this lunchtime due to a medical emergency. West Mercia Police officers in Ross-on-Wye confirmed that Brookend Street is currently closed. Please avoid the area....
NEWS | Hereford school to finish classes early next week to help students avoid ‘hottest part of the day’
A Hereford school will finish classes earlier next week to ensure that students aren’t in class during the ‘hottest part of the day’. The Hereford Academy confirmed the news in a letter to parents earlier today that said: “THA has decided not to have Sports Day on...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council issues advice to local residents ahead of anticipated heatwave
Herefordshire residents advised to take care during unusually hot weather. Herefordshire may experience heatwave conditions over the next few days, according to forecasts. The Met Office this week declared a Level 2 heat-health alert. This means there is a 60 per cent...
NEWS | Hereford school brings forward sports day to avoid ‘extremely high temperatures’ that are forecast next week
A Hereford based school has brought forward its Sports Day, to avoid the ‘extremely high temperatures’ that are being forecast for early next week. The Hereford Academy announced that its Sports Day that was due to take place on Monday 18th July has been brought...
BREAKING | Ministry of Defence heavily criticises the BBC over Panorama episode about the SAS that is due to be broadcast this evening
The Ministry of Defence Press Team has issued a statement ahead of a BBC Panorama episode that is due to be broadcast on BBC One this evening. The episode, named "SAS Death Squads Exposed: A British War Crime?" is due to be broadcast this evening but has received...
NEWS | Widespread impacts on people and infrastructure expected with Met Office warning of exceptionally high temperatures later this weekend
The Met Office is warning of the risk of widespread impacts on people and infrastructure with exceptionally high temperatures forecast for later this weekend. The Met Office issued a rare 'extreme heat' warning for Herefordshire yesterday, with significant impacts...
NEWS | Police in Hereford issue warning after receiving reports of dogs being left in cars during heatwave
West Mercia Police officers in Hereford are warning people about the risks of leaving dogs in hot cars after receiving a number of reports of such incidents in recent days. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "As we see the rise in temperatures the police are...
FOOTBALL | Rob Whitlock becomes the latest player to sign for Hereford Lads Club
Rob Whitlock has become the latest player to sign for Hereford Lads Club ahead of the new season. The former Monmouth Town and Hereford FC player has impressed during pre season and has agreed to commit to Danny Moon's Hellenic League Premier Division side for the...
NEWS | Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman who could be in the Forest of Dean area
Gloucestershire Constabulary are appealing for information to help find a missing woman who could be in the Forest of Dean area. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: We are appealing for help to locate a woman who has been reported missing since leaving an address in...
NEWS | West Mercia Police conduct day of action in Leominster with one vehicle seized
West Mercia Police have conducted a day of action in Leominster today with one vehicle seized for no insurance. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team) said: Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) with the support of their...
NEWS | Emergency services are once again dealing with a field fire in the Newton Farm area of Hereford
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are once again dealing with a field fire in the Newton Farm area of Hereford. It is one of a number of fires in the same area in recent weeks. Crews remain at the scene and are continuing to tackle the flames....
NEWS | Man suffers serious injuries following incident in Hereford
A man has suffered serious injuries following an incident in Hereford. West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to Tillington Road in Hereford late last week following an incident in the area. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your...
NEWS | Local sculpture ‘Movement’ moved to Saxon Hall from Hereford Skate Park
From Hereford City Council: Local Sculpture ‘Movement’ moved to Saxon Hall. Reflecting the idea of “the fourth plinth” in Trafalgar Square, the sculpture project on the plinths at Hereford Skate Park was created to showcase a new sculpture annually. However, the...
UK NEWS | 15-year-old boy has been sentenced for the murder of 12-year-old Ava White
Today, (Monday 11 July) a 15-year-old boy has been sentenced for the murder of 12-year-old Ava White in Liverpool city centre in November. Ava died on Thursday 25 November 2021, after being stabbed to the neck following an altercation on School Lane in Liverpool...
NEWS | Met Office issues rare ‘extreme heat’ warning for Herefordshire
The Met Office has issued a rare ‘extreme heat’ warning for Herefordshire. The warning issued for Sunday onwards by the Met Office states: “Temperatures will build again later this week and over the coming weekend, likely peaking on Sunday and Monday. Some...
NEWS | Reports of a sinkhole on a busy residential street in Hereford
Your Herefordshire has received a message from a member of the public about a sinkhole on a busy residential street in Hereford. The sinkhole has developed on Cotterell Street in the Whitecross area of the city, close to the funeral directors. The sinkhole has been...
NEWS | Shell Store conference frames new 5 year cross-border plan to save the River Wye
A new cross-border working group of agencies, local authorities and other key parties has come together to frame the first five-year integrated plan to cut pollution in the River Wye. The group is the initiative of local MP Jesse Norman, who convened a meeting...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service warn people about risks of reflective sunlight after recent pub fire
From Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service: We all welcome the summer sun but be aware of the risks of reflected sunlight: warns HWFRS With summer finally here, we’re all looking forward to hot, sunny days to relax and soak up the warmth. However, we’re...
NEWS | A man has died following a medical emergency in Ross-on-Wye on Sunday
A man has died following a medical emergency in Ross-on-Wye on Sunday. The Midlands Air Ambulance attended the incident alongside paramedics but it became clear that nothing more could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased at the scene. A spokesperson...
NEWS | Eight people charged following child abuse investigation dating back to the 1970s
Eight men and women have been charged with child abuse dating back to the 1970s. The charges follow an investigation by West Mercia Police into allegations of child sexual and physical abuse at Rhydd Court School in Hanley Castle in Worcestershire between the late...
NEWS | West Mercia Police launch investigation after 75-year-old woman died in a collision
Did you see a collision in Much Wenlock yesterday afternoon (Sunday 10 July)? A woman died after the incident, which happened around 2pm on the A458 Bridgnorth Road. A blue Honda Jazz was travelling into Much Wenlock when it collided head on with a brown Skoda...
NEWS | A neighbour rescued a woman from a house fire in Hereford on Sunday evening
A neighbour was the hero on Sunday evening after rescuing a 65-year-old woman from a house fire in Hereford. The incident occurred in the Kinnersley Close area of Newton Farm, Hereford. The fire affected one property. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire...
NEWS | Police arrest driver after a short pursuit in Ledbury during the early hours
West Mercia Police officers have arrested a driver after a short pursuit in Ledbury in the early hours of this morning. Police attempted to get the driver to stop, but after failing to do so, the driver of the vehicle soon ran out of space and officers swiftly...
NEWS | Pavement deep-cleaning to bring an extra sparkle to the streets of Hereford
Hereford Business Improvement District are once again hard at work in the city centre with the mission to add extra sparkle to the city’s streets. When it comes to attracting visitors to the city centre, making a good first impression is vital. So, to ensure that...
NEWS | Police ask for help in identifying man following a burglary in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers in Hereford are asking for members of the public to help identify a man they’d like to speak to following a burglary in Hereford. A spokesperson for Hereford Cops (West Mercia Police) said: “Police in Hereford are investigating a report of...
NEWS | Ewe won’t believe it! Three sheep go on an adventure around one part of Hereford
Ewe won’t believe it! West Mercia Police officers have provided an update after three sheep went missing from a field in Hereford earlier this evening. The sheep were spotted on Holmer Road in Hereford and have been captured on CCTV visiting properties in the area....
NEWS | Emergency services responding to an incident in the Newton Farm area of Hereford this evening
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident in the Newton Farm area of Hereford. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are all in attendance at the incident in the Kinnersley Close area...
NEWS | Heat-health alert for Herefordshire issued by the UK Health Security Agency
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued a Level 2 heat-health alert for the South West, East Midlands, West Midlands, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber regions. A Level 3 alert has also been issued for the East of England, South East...
NEWS | Kingsland Fire Station car wash raises £1,555 for two brilliant charities
A charity car wash at Kingsland Fire Station has raised a brilliant £1,555 for two charities. The charities gaining from the money raised are the Firefighters Charity and Luctonians Charity. Plenty of fun has been had and the local community have supported this event...
NEWS | Police issue appeal after fire crews tackle field fire in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information after a field fire in the Newton Farm area of the city on Saturday evening. The incident occurred in a field near Vernon’s Williams Close and is one of several similar incidents over recent weeks. Fortunately,...
NEWS | Fire crews attending a field fire in the Newton Farm area of Hereford
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently attending a field fire in the Newton Farm area of Hereford. Several crews are at the scene at residents are advised to avoid the area. More soon.
NEWS | Hereford woman to take part in Race for Life 2022 as a tribute to the late Fred Birch
Worcester Race for life 2022 takes place at the racecourse on Sunday 10th July. Due to event not taking place in Hereford this year, a lot of Herefordians will be nipping across the county to take part in the 5km circuit and raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK....
NEWS | Fire crews confirm that there were no casualties following devastating fire in Leominster
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that there were no casualties following a severe fire at a number of properties in Leominster. A statement from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Hereford & Worcester Fire and...
NEWS | Police search for man who has breached his licence conditions following release from prison
Matthew Knight, 39, has breached his licence conditions following his release from prison in May. From Gwent Police: “We’re appealing for information to find Matthew Knight from Abergavenny. “Matthew Knight, 39, breached his licence conditions following his release...
NEWS | Morrisons provide free food and drink for fire crews tackling devastating house fire in Leominster
Morrisons in Leominster has been thanked for providing much needed food and drink for fire crews that were tackling a house fire in Leominster on Friday evening. The superstore, based in the Barons Cross area of Leominster provided water and snacks to the heroic...
NEWS | Metropolitan Police Special Constable charged with rape following incident in West Mercia Police force area
A Special Constable currently serving with the Metropolitan Police has been charged with rape after an incident near Newport, Shropshire. Paul Hoile, 40, has been charged with anal rape, two counts of oral rape and an offence under section four of the Sexual Offences...
NEWS | Houses destroyed by devastating fire in Leominster this evening
A number of houses have been destroyed by a devastating fire in Leominster this evening. The incident happened in the Buckfield area of the town and several fire crews from across the area attended the incident. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have...
FOOTBALL | Hockey back in blue as Lads Club look to push forward as new season approaches
Adam Hockey has given Hereford Lads Club a major boost ahead of the new Hellenic Premier Division season by committing to the club for the forthcoming season. Hockey had departed The County Ground to join Hereford Pegasus during the latter stages of last season, but...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a house fire in Leominster this evening
Emergency services are currently responding to a house fire in Leominster. The incident is in the Buckfield Estate area of the town. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently on the scene, alongside West Midlands Ambulance Service and West...
NEWS | Delays on a major route in Herefordshire this evening due to a vehicle fire
Your Herefordshire understands that there are severe delays on the A438 (Hereford to Brecon) road this evening due to a vehicle fire. The fire is believed to be involving one vehicle on the A438 (Hereford to Brecon) road at Staunton-on-Wye. Emergency services are at...