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...
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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...
NEWS | The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has published a report following a fatal incident involving an amateur built balloon
AAIB (Air Accidents Investigation Branch) has published a report into a fatal accident involving an amateur built balloon (DB-6R) (registration G-CMFS), Ombersley Court, Worcestershire, 25 June 2023. The pilot was taking part in a balloon competition. One part...
NEWS | Layla’s wish fundraiser launched to help 12 year old Hereford girl with terminal cancer
An online fundraiser has been created for a 12 year old Hereford girl who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Layla has a TP53 gene mutation inherited from her Dad which means that she is at a much higher risk of developing certain types of cancer than the rest...
NEWS | River Wye pollution legal team to attend Hay Festival to provide information to the public about legal action
Please Note: The following articles is a press release from law firm Leigh Day: A team of Leigh Day lawyers will attend the annual Hay Festival at Stand 7 where residents can go to meet them and put their questions about the collective legal action against the alleged...
NEWS | Motorist arrested on suspicion of drink driving after leaving the scene when their vehicle collided with a house
A motorist that fled the scene of a collision has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving. The motorist, who Police are yet to name, was involved in a collision with a house near Tenbury Wells. The occupants of the vehicle fled the scene, but Police quickly...
MISSING TEENAGER | Urgent appeal launched following the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl
West Mercia Police have launched a missing persons appeal following the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl. Molly, who is 16-years-old, is missing from Worcester. Molly was last seen at around 4.10am yesterday morning (Wednesday 22 May) in the Sabrina Bridge...
NEWS | The mother of a man who fell into the River Wye on Monday evening is appealing to the public for information to help locate her missing son
The mother of a man who fell into the River Wye on Monday evening is appealing to the public for information to help locate her missing son. Police were called at 6.35pm on Monday (20 May) with a report that 20-year-old Jake Jones from Sedbury in Chepstow had entered...
NEWS | West Yorkshire Police issue urgent appeal after a wanted man was spotted near Tesco in Hereford
Police have issued a further appeal for wanted man Martin Sales after a sighting in Hereford. From West Yorkshire Police: Extensive enquiries are continuing to locate Sales, 41, who is wanted for a serious assault offence. These enquiries have traced him to the...
NEWS | Motorist arrested on suspicion of drink driving after leaving the scene when their vehicle collided with a house
A motorist that fled the scene of a collision has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving. The motorist, who Police are yet to name, was involved in a collision with a house near Tenbury Wells. The occupants of the vehicle fled the scene, but Police quickly...
MISSING PERSON | Police are appealing for help in finding a vulnerable teenage girl who has gone missing
Police are appealing for help in finding a vulnerable teenage girl who has gone missing from Gloucester. Poppy, aged 17, was last seen in Hucclecote Road shortly after 9pm yesterday evening, Tuesday 21 May. Officers are concerned for her welfare and are asking anybody...
NEWS | Road closure in place as emergency services respond to a serious collision in Herefordshire this morning
There is a road closure in place in Herefordshire this morning, with emergency services responding to a collision. The collision has occurred on the A44 to the west of Pembridge. The road is closed in both directions. West Mercia Police and West Midlands...
JOBS | Tesco has several job vacancies available at its stores in Herefordshire – including Belmont
Tesco has several job vacancies available at its stores in Hereford. The company has job positions available at its store in Belmont, as well as roles at its One Stop store in Ross-on-Wye. The job positions available at the Belmont store in the South Wye area of the...
NEWS | Important information for all households that pay Council Tax in Herefordshire and receive discounts or exemptions
From Herefordshire Council: You can get money off your Council Tax bill, or even pay nothing, in certain circumstances. Discounts and exemptions A discount or exemption depends on your current situation and circumstances, but does not take account of income or...
NEWS | West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information after four burglaries were reported on the same day in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information after four burglaries were reported on the same day in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Bromyard Safer Neighbourhood Team) said: “On 17th May around 8am, at a property in Avenbury, just...
NEWS | All the information you need to know about Hereford’s two new Dental Centre’s that will open their doors over the coming months
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...
WEATHER WARNING | Herefordshire told to brace for up to 24 hours of rain with 60-80mm falling in places – leading to flooding
Herefordshire has been told to brace for up to 24 hours of rain, from midnight tonight, until the early hours of Thursday morning. The Met Office had originally left Hereford out of its warning for heavy rain on Wednesday, but model updates have meant that the warning...
NEWS | A 77-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sex offences against a child
A man from Malvern has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sex offences against a child. Robert Hampton, aged 77, of Somers Court in Upper Howsell Road, Malvern was found guilty of seven counts of offences including: One count of rape of a boy under 13 Two counts...
NEWS | Police launch appeal after thieves smashed their way into a house in a Herefordshire village in broad daylight causing a huge amount of damage
Update - Police have now shared an appeal. On 17th May, a property in Weston Beggard, was broken into. The intruder forced entry via French Windows. Several rooms were ransacked. Whilst items of jewellery, money, and clothing were amongst some of the items taken. We...
NEWS | Police are searching for a man wearing sunglasses who was seen acting suspiciously in a Herefordshire village
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information after a man was seen acting suspiciously in a Herefordshire village. The suspicious activity occurred in the village of Kingstone. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (South Wye Hereford) said: “We...
NEWS | HMRC issues urgent message to parents that claim Child Benefit with more than a million parents needing to take action
More than a million parents will receive reminders from this week to extend Child Benefit for their teenagers if they are continuing their education or training after their GCSEs. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is sending more than 1.4 million Child Benefit...
NEWS | A Leominster sports bar is holding a free Silent Disco to celebrate it’s 5 year anniversary
The IPL Sports Bar in Leominster is holding a free Silent Disco on Sunday 26th May 2024 at the Lion Ballroom A post on their Facebook page says the following Celebrate with us! IPL Pub is turning 5, and to mark the occasion we are putting our Ultrabeat Silent Diso...
WEATHER WARNING | Parts of Herefordshire (Kington area) and Mid Wales could see intense downpours and thunderstorms this afternoon
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for parts of Wales, south west England and The Midlands, with intense downpours and thunderstorms possible this afternoon. The Met Office warning, which also covers Kington in Herefordshire says: “Heavy showers and...
NEWS | Hereford’s NMITE Takes Sustainable Practices Global with Tanzania Project
Ben Shirley, a Teaching Fellow in Architectural Practice at NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has helped spread NMITE’s reputation in the field of engineering recently when contributing to a humanitarian project in Tanzania. Ben joined NMITE’s...
EDUCATION | Hereford Sixth Form College Careers department recently hosted a celebratory lunch for students who are leaving college for a variety of exciting destinations
Hereford Sixth Form College Careers department recently hosted a celebratory lunch for students who are leaving college for a variety of exciting destinations. Students took time out from their busy revision schedules to come and share their plans for the...
PARKING | There is a car park in Hereford where you can park ALL DAY for just 80p and it’s just a short 10-15 minute walk from the city centre
Did you know that there is a car park in Hereford that you can park at for just 80p ALL day! Yes, it’s true! The best bit is that it’s just a short walk from Hereford city centre and workplaces such as Herefordshire Council, Heineken and Avara. Perhaps you could park...
FEATURED | Three bedroom terraced house in Hereford that’s for sale with a Guide Price of £180,000
Looking to purchase a house for the first time? Or maybe an investment opportunity? This three bedroom terraced house in the South Wye area of Hereford could be perfect for you! From Andrew Morris Estate Agents: Guide Price £180,000. This terraced house would make an...
NEWS | 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
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...
NEWS | Plans in place 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....
UK NEWS | The son of a woman who was killed in her home has been jailed for more than seven years for unlawful manslaughter today
The son of a woman who was killed in her home in Madeley has been jailed for more than seven years for unlawful manslaughter today (Monday 20 May). Finn Henry, 21, from Madeley, Newcastle-under-Lyme, attacked his mother, Suzanne Henry, 54, on 1 May last year inside...
MISSING | Police launch appeal to help find a missing 16-year-old boy last seen a week ago
Police have launched an appeal to help find a 16-year-old boy who was last seen a week ago. Gwent Police have shared the following statement: “We’re appealing for information to find Deacon Powell, who has been reported as missing. “Deacon 16, from Pontypool, is...
NEWS | A Leominster resident who gives so much to the local community has had his extraordinary kindness recognised
A Leominster resident who gives so much to the local community has had his extraordinary kindness recognised. Malcolm Lloyd is the Midlands first recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. The Leominster branch on West...
NEWS | Staff at Special Metals Wiggin in Hereford say that they haven’t been paid today
Staff at Special Metals Wiggin in Hereford say that they haven’t been paid today. A number of concerned staff have contacted Your Herefordshire after noticing that their months pay hasn’t been paid into their bank accounts this morning. The Special Metals Wiggin Ltd...
NEWS | St Nicholas Church in Hereford could be set to close with a new owner set to take over the building – and no, it’s not Toby Carvery!
The Bishop of Hereford has approved proposals for the closure of Hereford St Nicholas for regular public worship and recommended to the Church Commissioners that the church building and annexed land be sold to Encore Enterprises CIO (registered charity number...
FEATURED | Famous YouTubers The Sidemen visit Leominster, Hereford and Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum
A group of famous YouTubers visited Herefordshire to film for their channel. Last night The Sidemen released their weekly video – they took part in a game of Hunted while racing to Leominster. Their final meeting point was Queenswood. They kept calling it...
NEWS | Tesco is recalling a popular food product due to concerns over the possible presence of glass
Tesco is recalling a popular food product due to concerns over the possible presence of glass. Tesco is recalling Tesco Sandwich Pickle because it may contain pieces of glass. The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat. Tesco is recalling...
JOBS | Home Bargains in Hereford are looking for a Store Team Member to join their team at their store on Holmer Road
Home Bargains in Hereford are looking for a Store Team Member to join their team. Store Team Members deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers, assisting with product queries and providing a prompt service with a smile. Store Team Members at Home...
NEWS | Two new NHS Dental Centre’s to open in Hereford with one in South Wye and one in the city centre
Herefordshire and Worcestershire have been working to support local people to put in place a contract for a new provider in Herefordshire since last year when they took over the commissioning of dental services from NHS England. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire...
NEWS | The Stourport-on-Severn Stickman Steven visited Hereford at the weekend and has been praised for helping an elderly man who fell over in the middle of a road
This is Steven Richards. He’s been spotted around Hereford with a large branch on his head all weekend! Steven is from Stourport but came to Hereford on the train on Friday and is enjoying his time in the city. He has spent the weekend featured on plenty of social...
UPDATE! | Important information about the new Hereford NHS Dental Centre that will open in the coming weeks and how you can register
Herefordshire and Worcestershire have been working to support local people to put in place a contract for a new provider in Herefordshire since last year when they took over the commissioning of dental services from NHS England. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire...
NEWS | New NHS Dentist Centre to open in Hereford City Centre – Register your interest NOW
A new NHS Dentist Centre is set to open in Hereford city centre, with members of the public asked to register their interest ahead of its opening. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire have appointed Central Hereford Dental Care as the new provider of NHS dental...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision involving two cars in Herefordshire
A 26-year-old man has died following a collision in Herefordshire. From West Mercia Police: We are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision that happened on Saturday morning (18 May). The collision happened at around 12.40am on the A44 at Docklow in Herefordshire...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision in Herefordshire
A 26-year-old man has died following a collision in Herefordshire. From West Mercia Police: We are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision that happened this morning (18 May). The collision happened at around 12.40am on the A44 at Docklow in Herefordshire when a...
NEWS | Fundraising page launched to support a 6-year-old from Herefordshire who has been diagnosed with a rare cancer
A fundraising page has been launched to support a 6-year-old boy from Herefordshire who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Information on the GoFundMe page set up for Reggie says: “I am trying to raise funds for my Nephew Reggie who is 6 years old and his...
NEWS | A major route in Herefordshire remains closed this morning following an incident overnight
A major route in Herefordshire remains closed this morning following an incident overnight. The A44 remains closed at Docklow, between Leominster and Bromyard, following an incident overnight. West Mercia Police officers remain at the scene. The incident occurred in...
NEWS | Appeal launched after thieves smashed their way into a house in a Herefordshire village in broad daylight causing a huge amount of damage
An appeal has been launched after thieves smashed their way into a house in a Herefordshire village in broad daylight, causing a huge amount of damage. The incident happened in Weston Beggard near Bartestree on Friday morning. Two men were seen approaching the...