Bella - Staffy - 2 years old What a cracker! From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: Bella is the most beautiful girl, the perfect example of the wonderful staffy breed. Super affectionate, loving and the friendliest little poppet. We can’t...
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URGENT | Police urge public to ‘call 999 immediately’ if they see missing Hereford man who potentially poses a risk to the public
Police are currently looking for Ian Willets who has been missing from Hereford since Saturday (May 25). Police say that Ian could pose a risk to the public and should not be approached. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: Ian, who is 38-years old, was...
NEWS | Birmingham Airport issues important update on liquid restrictions that will be in place from 1st June
From Birmingham Airport: In 2018 all UK airports were advised of new Government legislation for the introduction of new security screening technology. This would allow a change to the rule on electrical items and liquids in hand luggage. This legislation was amended...
NEWS | Edgar Street stadium improvements set to commence with Blackfriars End demolishment work and new floodlights
The Edgar Street stadium improvements are set to commence in the coming weeks, with the Blackfriars End demolishment work taking place, plus the installation of new floodlights. The planning application for the demolishment of the Blackfriars End has been approved,...
PETS | Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find a home for Eric who was dumped in Hereford
From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: Eric - French bulldog - 1 year old Firstly yes, it seems Eric was bred to look this way! ‘Hairless frenchies’ are now apparently a thing - a designer breed! Although we absolutely do not agree with messing with genetics...
NEWS | A dealer responsible for running a comprehensive drugs supply enterprise into Hereford has been sentenced to nine years in prison
A dealer responsible for running a comprehensive drugs supply enterprise into Hereford has been sentenced to nine years in prison at court. David Evans, 38, of Primrose Avenue, Clehonger, Herefordshire, was sentenced to nine years for possession with intent to supply...
MISSING | Police launch urgent appeal to help find a missing 12-year-old girl from Gloucestershire
Police are appealing for information to help locate a 12-year-old girl who has been reported missing from Stroud. Officers are concerned for the welfare of Freya who was last seen on Brimscombe Hill at around 11.40am this morning (Wednesday 29 May). Freya is described...
UK NEWS | The families of two teenagers who tragically died following a collision have paid tribute to them
The families of two teenagers who tragically died following a collision in Penkridge in Staffordshire have paid tribute to them. Dafydd Hûw Craven-Jones, 18, of Tanyfron, Wrexham, and Morgan Jones, 17, of Coedpoeth, Wrexham, sadly died following a collision on Cannock...
NEWS | A specialist Hereford engineering firm has enjoyed a record-breaking year after investing in new machinery, with the help of a grant from Herefordshire Council’s Business Enterprise Fund
A specialist engineering firm has enjoyed a record-breaking year after investing in new machinery, with the help of a grant from Herefordshire Council’s Business Enterprise Fund. KGD Enterprises, which is based at Rotherwas in Hereford, makes high-quality...
EDUCATION | Transforming Timber Education: Join NMITE’s Groundbreaking ‘Woodland to Workshop’ Course
A unique ‘Woodland to Workshop’ course from the charity Woodland Heritage, held from 24 to 26 September 2024, will bring together tree growers, wood users and beyond to learn how to make the most of the vital connections between our woodlands and workshops. This...
NEWS | Police issue e-fit to help identify a man who pushed a 12-year-old girl into bushes and pinned her down
Police have released an e-fit of a man they would like to identify and speak to in connection with an attack on a 12-year-old girl in Chalford, Stroud earlier this month. On Monday 13 May at around 4.15pm the girl was walking on Marle Hill when an unknown man who had...
NEWS | Huge demand for mashed potato has prompted the opening of Britain’s biggest mashed potato factory that will supply Tesco
Rising demand for mashed potato has prompted the opening of Britain’s biggest and most modern mash factory in Lincolnshire. Last year Tesco shoppers alone bought more than one million more packs of fresh ready-made mash than in 2022 with the classic British staple...
JOBS | Aldi is looking to hire 210 store colleagues in the Hereford and Worcester area as its latest pay rise comes into force this week
Aldi is looking to hire 210 store colleagues in Hereford and Worcester as its latest pay rise comes into force this week. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is on the lookout for people of all levels of experience to fill roles across the region, including full and...
NEWS | Both of the Liberal Democrats Candidates for Herefordshire support plans for a Western Bypass
Both of the Liberal Democrats Candidates for Herefordshire support plans for a Western Bypass for Hereford. Dan Powell (Liberal Democrats Candidate for Hereford & Herefordshire South) and Cat Hornsey (Liberal Democrats Candidate for Herefordshire North) confirmed...
NEWS | A Hereford city centre cafe is considering late openings to offer an alcohol free space for people to meet in the evenings
A Hereford city centre cafe is considering late openings to offer an alcohol free space for people to meet with friends in the evenings. Church Street Deli, which has recently opened on Church Street in Hereford, shared the following post on its Facebook page over the...
NEWS | A new nightclub is set to open its doors in Hereford this weekend with the promise of a ‘different vibe’
A new nightclub is set to open its doors in Hereford this weekend, with plenty of events planned over the coming months. Babylon Lounge Club will open its doors for the first time on Saturday evening. Babylon Lounge Club is located on West Street in Hereford, in the...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal for witnesses and information following a fatal collision
A man has died following a two-vehicle collision on the A40 between Andoversford and Dowdeswell ok Monday afternoon (27 May). Emergency services were called just before 2pm to the collision which involved a black Range Rover and a grey Land Rover Discovery. The driver...
NEWS | Five people have been taken to hospital following a collision in Herefordshire this afternoon
Five people have been taken to hospital after a collision in Herefordshire this afternoon. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 11.42am to the B4221 near Upton Bishop and sent four ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham...
NEWS | A 31-year-old man has died following a collision involving a Range Rover and a Land Rover
A man has died following a two-vehicle collision on the A40 between Andoversford and Dowdeswell yesterday afternoon (Monday 27 May). Emergency services were called just before 2pm to the collision which involved a black Range Rover and a grey Land Rover Discovery. The...
NEWS | Road closure in place with emergency services responding to a collision in Herefordshire this afternoon
Emergency services have confirmed that a road closure is in place this afternoon in Herefordshire following a collision. The B4221 is closed between Upton Bishop and Gorsley / M50 junction, following a collision. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | A new NHS Dentist Centre is set to open in the South Wye area of Hereford later this summer
Two new NHS Dentist Centre’s are set to open in Hereford. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire have appointed Central Hereford Dental Care as the new provider of NHS dental services in Hereford and they will operate two new practices in the city. The first of two...
NEWS | A Hereford mother is campaigning for a new law to be introduced after her daughter tragically died
Gaynor Holland from Hereford tragically lost her daughter Charlotte in July 2022. She has started a petition to for the law to be changed so that individuals have a duty of care if they come across a person in a life threatening situation. Gaynor told Your...
NEWS | Joe Emmett announced as Labour Party Candidate for Hereford and South Herefordshire
PRESS RELEASE The Labour Party is proud to announce Joe Emmett as their official candidate for the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Joe, a dedicated local teacher and community leader, brings a wealth of...
NEWS | Ellie Chowns welcomes the General Election as the chance for local people to choose hope and positive change for North Herefordshire
PRESS RELEASE Ellie Chowns welcomes the General Election as the chance for local people to choose hope and positive change for North Herefordshire. “Bring on the election! Local people all across North Herefordshire tell me they are ready for change. Finally, they...
NEWS | Tesco shares important message to all Clubcard customers with major deadline in just a few days
Tesco is reminding customers to use almost £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers before they expire at the end of this month. The £16.9m of vouchers, which are valid for two years, need to be used by midnight on May 31st, and with two bank holidays coming up, this may be...
HALF TERM | Pony rides, Tractor rides, Treasure Hunts plus Indoor and Outdoor fun at Newbridge Farm Park in Herefordshire
Looking for activities for the kids this half term week? Then Newbridge Farm Park is the perfect place for you to visit. From Tractor Rides, to Pony Rides and even Treasure Hunts. Newbridge Farm Park has something for everyone and is sure to keep the children...
HALF TERM | Visit the stunning Dinosaur World in Herefordshire this half term week
Looking for something to do with the kids this half term? Then Dinosaur World at Ralph Court Gardens has got to be on your list! “Travel to a land-before-time where Dinosaurs roamed the Earth (and even Bromyard!). “Deep in the depths of the gardens, terrifying...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council spent £4.1 million on taxis to school for children in just one financial year
A recent Freedom of Information request has revealed that Herefordshire Council spent £4.1 million in a recent financial year providing taxis to school for children. A Freedom of Information Request submitted in October 2023 received the following response:...
HALF TERM | Halo have a huge number of activities available this half term week at sites across Herefordshire!
Struggling to find something to keep the children occupied this half term? Struggle no longer! Halo have a huge number of activities available this half term week at sites across Herefordshire. Activities including Badminton, Swimming, Cycling, Soft Play and Racket...
NEWS | Thousands of local residents register interest in a new NHS Dental Centre that’s set to open in Hereford city centre
Huge numbers of people have been registering their interest in a new NHS Dental Centre that’s set to open in the coming weeks on Commercial Street in Hereford. A second Dental Centre is also expected to open in the South Wye area of the city in the coming months. NHS...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC to visit Hereford Lads Club as part of pre season schedule
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Hereford FC will visit Hereford Lads Club as part of the clubs pre season schedule, in a 3pm kick off on Saturday 6th July. Your Herefordshire understands that the fixture could be brought forward to 2pm should England progress...
FOOTBALL | Young defender Cam Davies wins a hat-trick of awards after an impressive season for Westfields Football Club
Photo - Geoff Moore Young defender Cam Davies won a hat-trick of awards after an impressive season for Westfields Football Club. The centre half, who is just 18-years-old, has impressed throughout a turbulent season for Westfields, being named man of the match on many...
UK NEWS | Police launch appeal for information after a woman was stabbed to death on a beach
Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a woman in Bournemouth and are issuing a further appeal with CCTV images to try to identify a suspect. Dorset Police received a report at 11.42pm on Friday 24 May 2024 that two people had been stabbed on Durley...
NEWS | Police confirm that a member of the public discovered a body in the River Wye this morning
A body has been found in the search for a man missing in the River Wye. Police were called at around 6.35pm on Monday 20 May with a report that 20-year-old Jake Jones from Sedbury in Chepstow had entered the river near Tutshill and had not resurfaced. Officers...
UK NEWS | Government tells UK residents to prepare for emergencies by putting together an emergency kit of items at home that includes a Battery or wind-up torch, a first aid kit, Bottled water, Baby food and Non-perishable food
If an emergency did happen in your area, how would you manage? What about your relatives, friends, neighbours or colleagues – do you know anyone who might need some extra help or support? The government has put together a list of information on a site that is...
FEATURED | Toys R Us to open its doors in Hereford today and the first 50 children through the door will receive a free gift!
The grand opening of the new Toys R Us store in Hereford city centre takes place this morning. The Toys R Us store is located inside WHSmith and the grand opening will take place at 8.30am. Children will get the chance to meet Geoffrey the Giraffe and the first 50...
NEWS | Local residents share anger after graffiti appears on the Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford
Local residents have contacted Your Herefordshire to share their anger after graffiti was sprayed across the Greyfriars Bridge. The bridge, which was built in the late 1960s, is the main route linking the north and south of the city. The graffiti, which can be...
COMMUNITY | Residents and staff at Gwen Walford Nursing Home came together to celebrate a remarkable milestone as Di marked her 90th birthday
Residents and staff at Gwen Walford Nursing Home came together to celebrate a remarkable milestone as Di marked her 90th birthday with a touch of feathered flair. Her family orchestrated a surprise visit from Luke, a seasoned falconer from Wye Valley Falconry, who...
NEWS | Tesco has announced it will be bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 317 cafés across the UK over the May half term
Tesco has announced it will be bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 317 cafés across the UK over the May half term. The supermarket’s cafes will be offering one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with each item bought by an...
NEWS | Police appeal for help in identifying the driver of a Tesla vehicle acting suspiciously in Herefordshire this morning
West Mercia Police are appealing for help in identifying the driver of a Tesla vehicle that was spotted acting suspiciously in Herefordshire this morning. The incident occurred in the Bridge Sollars area of the county. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:...
JOBS | Aldi has a number of job positions available at stores in Herefordshire and the surrounding area
Aldi have a large number of job positions available at their stores in Herefordshire. There are currently positions available at stores in Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Leominster, Ledbury, Malvern and Abergavenny. The job positions available vary from management positions,...
NEWS | Male toilets in the Malvern Hills District have been updated with sanitary bins in support of a new campaign by Prostate Cancer UK
Male toilets in the Malvern Hills District have been updated with sanitary bins in support of a new campaign. Malvern Hills District Council has recently installed sanitary bins in all eight of their public toilet blocks in support of the ‘Boys need Bins’ campaign by...
NEWS | Demolition of Blackfriars End at Edgar Street to take place imminently with contract awarded to Pennys Group Limited
The demolition of the Blackfriars End at Edgar Street is set to take place imminently with the contract to carry out the work awarded to Pennys Group Limited. Herefordshire Council have confirmed the decision to award a contract and approve the expenditure of up to...
NEWS | The annual Hay Hotfooters Trail Run returns on 9th June 2024
The Annual Hay Hotfooters Trail Run is due to take place on Sunday 9th June 2024 on top of The Begwns just outside Hay on Wye. The run was first held in 2007 and has been held most year’s since pausing only for the COVID interruption. The Begwns is an area of upland...
NEWS | West Mercia Police have issued an appeal following an incident at a property in the Roman Road area of Hereford
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal following an incident at a property in the Roman Road area of Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We would like to make you aware of a theft that has occurred. “A bay tree was stolen from the front...
NEWS | Football tournament to take place to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark first anniversary of his death
A memorial football tournament is to take place this June, in memory of a Herefordshire man to mark the first anniversary of his death. On June 14th 2023, Jordan died very suddenly from a substantial heart attack. He was aged just 28. Jordan was fit, athletic...
NEWS | More information on plans to relocate the GP out of hours service in Hereford from Station Medical Centre to Whitecross Road
Plans are in place to relocate the GP out of hours service in Hereford from Station Medical Centre. Taurus Healthcare / Herefordshire General Practice have been in consultation with members of the public on a proposed move to the Nelson Building on Whitecross Road....
FEATURED | Mulberry Foster Care launches New Council Tax Subsidy Initiative
Mulberry Foster Care launches New Council Tax Subsidy Initiative. The team at Mulberry Foster Care have told us more "This Foster Care Fortnight, we are proud to announce that in a national crisis in recruitment of Foster Carers, Mulberry Foster Care are continuing...
FOOTBALL | Six players depart from Hereford FC
Six players are leaving Hereford said manager Paul Caddis in his latest update. They are Nathan Cameron, Curtis Pond, Tope Obadeyi, Ollie Southern, Yusifu Ceesay and Jordan Cranston. Caddis is talking to both Mark Derricott and Lassana Mendes about possible...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player steps down as manager of Cirencester Town
Former Hereford United player John Brough has stepped down as manager of Cirencester Town. Brough who made over 112 appearances for Hereford United between 1994-1998 had been in charge at Cirencester since December 2019. The club recently announced they would take...