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...
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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...
BREAKING | Reports that Sir Bill Wiggin is hoping to become the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister
There are reports this evening that Sir Bill Wiggin is hoping to become the new leader of the Conservative Party and the new Prime Minister. Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak launched his leadership bid in the past couple of hours, but according to Politico Europe, Sir...
NEWS | Council continues free school meals support for Herefordshire children
Thousands of Herefordshire children and young people in nurseries, schools and colleges are set to benefit from free school meals support during the summer holidays, through a council funded scheme.Primary and secondary school pupils who are entitled to benefits...
NEWS | Emergency services called after vehicle ends up in a hedge in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have all attended a collision involving one vehicle in Herefordshire this afternoon. The incident occurred on the A417 at Stretton Grandison and one car ended up...
FOOTBALL | Hereford Lads Club, Westfields FC and Hereford Pegasus FA Cup draws revealed
Hereford Lads Club, Westfields FC and Hereford Pegasus have found out who they have been drawn against in the FA Cup. FA Cup draw: Hereford Lads Club vs. Hanley Town (Winners play Evesham United or Hinckley LR) Westfields vs. Rugby Town (Winners will play Heanor Town...
NEWS | Emergency services called to an area of Hereford overnight
West Midlands Ambulance Service attended an incident alongside West Mercia Police late yesterday evening in Hereford. The incident was in the Hampton Dene area of the city. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your Herefordshire: “We were called by...
NEWS | Delays on busy route in Hereford this morning following a collision
There are delays on the A49 in Hereford this morning following a collision. A member of the public has informed us of delays on the A49 (Ross Road) in Hereford, close to the junction for Hinton Road, near the Welsh Club. The collision involves a number of vehicles and...
NEWS | Delays to rail services between Hereford and Worcester this morning due to safety inspection taking place
There are delays to rail services between Hereford and Worcester once again this morning. West Midlands Railway has confirmed delays to some services due to a safety inspection of the tracks taking place between Great Malvern and Worcester. Update from West Midlands...
NEWS | Toby Carvery fans left devastated as popular meat is removed from the menu due to supply issues
Toby Carvery fans have been left disappointed after a popular meat was removed from the menu due to supply issues. The company, which owns restaurants across the United Kingdom, confirmed the news on Twitter that it has stopped offering lamb on its menu, due to supply...
NEWS | New Fish & Chip Shop and Mediterranean Deli to open its doors in Hereford next week
A brand new fish and chip shop and Mediterranean deli will be opening its doors in Hereford next week. Taverna Hereford is a fish bar and Mediterranean deli that will open its doors on Bridge Street in Hereford from midday on Wednesday 13th July. It will be located in...
NEWS | Asda launches new £5 off a £40 shop deal when you purchase fuel from selected filling stations
Asda has launched a new deal where shoppers will get £5 off a £40 shop, when they purchase fuel from selected filling stations in the area. The offer applies at the Hereford store. You can also redeem the offer at a number of other stores, including Gloucester,...
NEWS | Free activities on offer for eligible children this summer
Herefordshire children receiving free school meals can enjoy a wide range of activities during the summer holidays Children and young people in Herefordshire who receive benefits-related free school meals are invited to sign up to enjoy free activities during the...
NEWS | Town Council appeals for information after a wooden bench was vandalised in a local cemetery
From Bromyard & Winslow Town Council: APPEAL FOR INFORMATION: We believe that sometime on Tuesday evening a wooden bench in the cemetery was vandalised – see photos. The Council would welcome any information from the public that could identify the person(s)...
NEWS | Mayor of Hereford visits Herefordshire based charity The Little Princess Trust
Mayor of Hereford, Cllr Mark Dykes, visited The Little Princess Trust, a Herefordshire charity well-known for its phenomenal work providing hair to young children who have lost their own due to illness or cancer treatments. The Little Princess Trust provide real hair...
NEWS | The Barrels to host Oktoberfest this year with fantastic beers and bands promised
The Barrels has announced today that it will host an Oktoberfest this year. A post on The Barrels Facebook page said: “This year we have decided to do something a little different with the beer festival. It will now be held on Friday 30th September, Saturday 1st and...
BREAKING NEWS | BORIS JOHNSON HAS RESIGNED AS PRIME MINISTER
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned from his position as Prime Minister. The decision was confirmed in a statement by the Prime Minister a short time ago. The news comes after more than 50 resignations from Government over recent days. Earlier today, Chancellor...
NEWS | Two men were arrested overnight following a police chase involving dogs, the police helicopter and specialist officers
Two men were arrested overnight following a police chase involving dogs, the police helicopter and specialist officers. At around 10.30pm last night (Wednesday 6 July) police were called with a report of men making threats with weapons in the Forest Green area of...
NEWS | Children can eat for just £1 at Asda Cafés across England and Wales this Summer – with no minimum adult spend
Asda has announced its next move in bids to help feed children this summer, meaning kids across England and Wales can eat for just £1 at any time of day in Asda Cafés, seven days a week, with no minimum adult spend required. To help tackle holiday hunger at a time...
NEWS | Butlin’s announces new fairground rides for 2023 summer season at its Skegness resort
Butlin’s has announced that a number of new rides will open at its Skegness in time for Summer 2023. An update on the Butlin’s website said: “We’re bringing four brand-new rides to our Skegness resort for 2023! With investment and planning permission approved, we’re...
BREAKING | Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi tells Boris Johnson he must do the right thing for the country and resign
Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has sent a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson telling him to do the right thing for the country and to resign from his position. In a post shared on Twitter, Nadhim Zahawi detailed his reasons for wanting the Prime Minister to step aside....
NEWS | Unite secures up to 17.5% pay boost for Cadbury workers in Herefordshire
Two-year deal plus 25% rise in holiday pay sets standard for food manufacturing, says union Unite, the UK’s leading union, has secured a two-year pay deal worth up to 17.5 per cent for more than 1,000 Cadbury workers. The union has also delivered a separate 25...
NEWS | A Post Office in Hereford set to remain closed until next week due to staffing issues
Your Herefordshire understands that a Post Office in Hereford will remain closed until next week due to ongoing staffing issues. There have been ongoing issues at the Post Office at The Oval in Hereford for a number of months, with regular closures affecting...
NEWS | GP Surgery in Herefordshire asks all patients to wear face masks as COVID-19 cases rise in the county
A GP surgery in Herefordshire is asking all patients to wear face masks again, with COVID-19 cases rising in the county. Ledbury Health Partnership issued the following update to patients yesterday: "Please be aware, due to increasing levels of COVID, we have taken...
FEATURED | The Courtyard is introducing Bottomless Small Plates events, taking place every Thursday evening this Summer
The Courtyard are excited to introduce Bottomless Small Plates events, taking place every Thursday evening this Summer. For just £29 per person, guests can enjoy a range of bottomless nibbles and tapas, with half a bottle of wine per person. The small...
NEWS | Cost of filling up rose by around £9 in June as petrol jumped by monthly record of nearly 17p a litre
The average cost of a litre of petrol rose a staggering 16.59p in June, smashing the previous 11p record set in March and sending pump prices further skyward, analysis of RAC Fuel Watch data shows. In a month that saw forecourt petrol prices rise every single day to...
UK NEWS | Tax cut worth up to £330 comes in for 30 million workers
30 million people across the UK will benefit from the biggest personal tax in a decade from todayHard working Brits will save up to £330 per year – 2.2 million lifted out of personal tax altogether70% of UK workers now paying less National Insurance, even after...
FOOTBALL | Bulls sign Olumide Durojaiye as Josh Gowling works to strengthen his squad
Hereford FC have confirmed the signing of Olumide Durojaiye as Josh Gowling works to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season. Olu has joined Hereford after being released by Dartford at the end of last season. The defensive midfielder started his career in the...
NEWS | Police have launched an urgent search to find missing 15-year-old boy
Iestyn, 15, was last seen in Abergavenny at around 7.30pm on Tuesday 28 June and officers are concerned for his welfare. He is described as white, of slim build, around 5’ 7” tall and has red hair. Iestyn was last seen wearing black trousers and a navy coat. He...
NEWS | Herefordshire resident demands answers from councillors over lack of support for community group
A Herefordshire resident is demanding answers from Herefordshire Council’s councillors after a Herefordshire based community group blasted a lack of support. Annie MacDougall posted a strongly worded email that she has sent to Paul Walker of Herefordshire Council on...
REVEALED | Home game to start the season for Hereford FC and first away fixture is a trip to the seaside – FULL LIST
Saturday, August 6th, 2022Hereford v. Spennymoor TownSaturday, August 13th, 2022Scarborough Athletic v. HerefordTuesday, August 16th, 2022Chester v. HerefordSaturday, August 20th, 2022Hereford v. BuxtonSaturday, August 27th, 2022Banbury United v. HerefordMonday,...