New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March. This follows 556 cases in January and 918 in February, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 2,793. Sadly,...
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NEWS | A cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision in Herefordshire
*Please note the image used shows the backlog of traffic, and not the vehicles involved in the incident. Emergency services are responding to a serious collision this morning, with a major route closed in both directions. The A49 is closed in both directions, between...
UPDATE | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide update on A49 collision with road still closed in both directions
Emergency services are responding to a serious collision this morning, with a major route closed in both directions. The A49 is closed in both directions, between Leominster (OK Diner) and Woofferton (Ludlow) this morning. The collision has occurred in the village of...
JOBS | Tesco has several job vacancies available at its store in Hereford city centre
Tesco has several job vacancies available at its store in Hereford city centre. The company has job positions available at its store in Bewell Street. The job positions available at the Bewell Street store in Hereford city centre include the following: Pharmacy...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a serious collision this morning with major route closed in both directions
Emergency services are responding to a serious collision this morning, with a major route closed in both directions. The A49 is closed in both directions, between Leominster (OK Diner) and Woofferton (Ludlow) this morning. The collision appears to have occurred in the...
NEWS | A brand new card shop is set to open in Hereford city centre in the coming months
A brand new card shop is set to open its doors in Hereford in the coming months. Card Direct plans to open a store on Commercial Street in Hereford (next to Body Shop), subject to planning permission being granted. Here is a little bit of information about Card...
NEWS | Police issue alert after ‘unknown footprints’ were found near a property in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers have issued an alert after ‘unknown footprints’ were found near a property in Herefordshire. The alert, shared by Hereford Southside & Rural Police said: “On the 5th May 2024 a local resident reported finding unknown distinctive...
NEWS | Family pay tribute to their ‘beautiful, treasured and irreplaceable’ daughter as Police investigation launched
The family of 21-year-old Grace Gardner have paid tribute to a much-loved daughter who sadly lost her life in Bewdley on Tuesday 23 April. An investigation into her death is on-going. In a statement her family said: “Grace was our beautiful, treasured, and...
NEWS | West Mercia Police issue appeal for information following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry. A statement issued on Tuesday by West Mercia Police said: We’re appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian, a 28-year-old man, died following a...
NEWS | A Hereford care home is going to extra lengths to ensure residents who suffer from a condition which makes mealtimes more difficult are still able to enjoy food
A HEREFORD care home is going to extra lengths to ensure residents who suffer from a condition which makes mealtimes more difficult are still able to enjoy food which looks appetising, and safe. Science has proven that first impressions count when it comes to food,...
NEWS | The Air Ambulance has been called to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this afternoon
The air ambulance has been called to a serious collision on the A465 between Hereford and Abergavenny this afternoon. The collision has occurred near Pontrilas on the England / Wales border. Your Herefordshire understands that a motorcyclist was involved in the...
NEWS | Your Herefordshire understands that Special Metals Wiggin Ltd could be set to make a number of staff redundant in the coming months
Your Herefordshire understands that Special Metals Wiggin Ltd in Hereford could be set to make a number of staff redundant in the coming months. The company, located on Holmer Road in Hereford, could make up to 75 staff redundant in the coming months, a source told...
NEWS | British Transport Police have issued an appeal after a man was caught masturbating on a train
Do you recognise this man? From British Transport Police: Officers investigating an incident of a man masturbating on board a rail replacement bus from Pershore railway station to Worcester Parkway station have released an image. At around 6pm on...
NEWS | Woman charged with manslaughter in connection with an incident in a Tesco car park
A woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with an incident in Stroud last year. Kimberley Ann Hawkins, 41 and of no fixed address, has been charged with the manslaughter of 63-year-old Neil Shadwick. The charge relates to an incident in the car park of...
COMMUNITY | Katie is running 177 miles along Offa’s Dyke Path to help raise money for St Michael’s Hospice with more than £3,900 already raised!
Katie Belcher is running 177 miles along Offa’s Dyke Path, to help raise money for St Michael’s Hospice, with an incredible £3,900 already raised! Offa’s Dyke Path is a 177 mile (285 Km) long walking trail. It is named after, and often follows, the spectacular Dyke...
NEWS | Temperatures set to rise this week across Herefordshire with sunshine and highs of 22c likely by Saturday
Photo Credit: Dan Knowles Temperatures are set to rise this week across Herefordshire and other parts of England and Wales. There is still the risk of a few showers here and there, but things will be far more settled than they have been over recent weeks and months....
BUSINESS | A Herefordshire business has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation
S&A Produce has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise - Innovation. S&A is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today, S&A has been recognised for its excellence in...
NEWS | Motorists urged to expect significant delays in Hereford this week with several roads closed from 5pm today (Monday) with the May Fair arriving
Motorists have been urged to expect significant delays, with several roads in Hereford closed over the coming days, with the May Fair taking place in the city centre. To ensure the smooth running of the May Fair, some of the city streets will be closed during the...
JOBS | Farmfoods in Hereford are looking for a new retail assistant to join the team at their shop
Farmfoods in Hereford are looking for a new retail assistant to join the team at their shop on Belmont Road. “We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Hereford, Herefordshire. “We offer a permanent part time position working a variety of...
NEWS | Tesco shares an urgent message to millions of shoppers that regularly use its stores
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...
UK NEWS | A child has died following a serious house fire at a property overnight
At 1.08 this morning (5 May) Police were called by the fire service to reports of a serious house fire on Kingsdale Drive, Bradford. A woman and three children managed to escape the property and were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not...
NEWS | Police appeal for information following a burglary at a premises in a Herefordshire village
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a premises in a Herefordshire village. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing to the Fownhope community for information following a burglary at a stables off Hawkers...
FEATURED | An award-winning Japanese Restaurant has opened its doors in Hereford and there is no doubt that it’s going to be popular!
The team behind Maneki Ramen, Best Japanese Restaurant UK 2023 Comes to Hereford, Joining Award-Winning Dining Destination 'The Yard’ Now open seven days a week, 'The Yard’ on Aubrey St, Hereford, has been reimagined to serve award winning food and drink year...
NEWS | Tributes pour in following the sad news that 20-year-old cricketer Josh Baker has died
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Josh Baker, who was aged only 20 years old. Josh turned professional with the Club in 2021 and quickly became a popular figure within the squad. More than his skills as a spin...
NEWS | John Campion is re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner
Election result: John Campion is re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has been re-elected, for the second time, as the PCC for West Mercia. Mr Campion’s campaign focused on fighting crime, supporting victims and putting policing back in the heart...
NEWS | The director of a Hereford business has been issued with a fine and made to complete 150 hours unpaid work after being taken to court by Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards
A director of a Hereford shop was recently given a 12 month community order for offences relating to illegal tobacco in a case taken to court by Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards service. Iulian Alexandru Mirica from Hereford, pleaded guilty to three offences...
UK NEWS | 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident at a school in Yorkshire today
A 17-year-old boy has been detained following reports of three people being injured at Birley Community College in Sheffield this morning (Wednesday 1 May). Officers are at the scene after responding to reports of an incident involving a sharp object at the school on...
NEWS | Taylor Wimpey in Hereford taking part in #NoMowMay initiative at Elgar Place development
Taylor Wimpey South Wales is supporting British conservation charity Plantlife’s ‘No Mow May’ initiative, helping to encourage wildlife to thrive at its Elgar Place development in Hereford. According to Plantlife, the UK has lost 97% of its flower-rich meadows since...
FEATURED | Hereford to Gloucester Canal could be restored and part of Merton Meadow turned into an urban wetland as part of Herefordshire Council’s Hereford Masterplan
A draft masterplan for Hereford has been published which provides a future blueprint for making the city an even better place to live, work, visit and study. The draft plan, which has been published following recent initial public engagement, sets out a vision to...
NEWS | Online auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts raises £500 for The Little Princess Trust
The Online Auction of Hereford Awaydays Players shirts has raised a fantastic £500 for The Little Princess Trust. Andy Williams shirt was purchased by Paul Howells for £210. Alex Babos shirt was purchased for £150 from Paul Crossland of Rugby. Centre back Paul...
WEATHER WARNING | Torrential rain, frequent lightning and thunder possible across parts of Herefordshire later this evening and overnight
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for torrential rain, frequent lightning and thunder across parts of Herefordshire later this evening and overnight. The warning, which comes into force at 8pm this evening, affects much of Herefordshire, but the main threat...
REVEALED | Lidl wants to open a store in north west area of Hereford as it plans to create thousands of jobs across the country
In its 30th year, Lidl GB is today announcing plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country, creating thousands of new jobs. The company has revealed that it would like to open further stores in Hereford, as well as a store in Leominster and Ross-on-Wye in...
JOBS | Home Bargains in Hereford are looking for a Store Team Member to join their team
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 | Almost £1,000 raised so far to help get a Hereford Mum who almost died in Turkey back home to her young son
A fundraising page has been launched to help get a Hereford Mum home after almost dying after having surgery in Turkey. A friend of Chloe, who is from Hereford said: “Hi everyone, my name is Leah and my best friend Chloe went to Turkey on Friday last week (26.04.2024)...
NEWS | Residents in the South Wye area of Hereford urged to remain vigilant following an incident that occurred earlier this week
Residents in the South Wye area of Hereford are being urged to remain vigilant following an incident that occurred earlier this week. A member of the public who lives in the Redhill area of Hereford contacted Your Herefordshire and said the following: “Just wanted to...
UK NEWS | Met Police issue update after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death and several others injured in an incident in London with one man arrested on suspicion of murder
The Met Police have issued an update after a 14-year-old boy was confirmed to have died and several others were injured following an incident in London. One man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident in the Hainault area of London. Assistant...
NEWS | A man has died and four others have been injured following a collision involving two vehicles overnight
A man has died after a collision near Worcester last night. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.23pm to Pershore Lane in Warndon and sent four ambulances, a paramedic officer, a specialist paramedic and the Air Ambulance Critical Care Car from Strensham...
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services responding to a critical incident in London this morning
Police and other emergency services are in Hainault, east London, at a serious incident in which a man with a sword has been arrested. From the Met Police: We were called shortly before 07:00hrs to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the Thurlow Gardens...
FEATURED | A brand new coffee shop will be opening its doors soon in Hereford!
A brand new coffee shop will be opening its doors in Hereford soon! Aroma De Portugal will be opening its doors on St Owen Street in the city in the coming weeks. Aroma De Portugal promises to bring you traditional Portuguese food and drinks. The owners have applied...
FEATURED | A stunning Victorian terraced house is available to purchase in a popular area of Hereford
A Characterful Victorian 2 Double Bedroom Terraced House, benefitting from period features and long rear garden in the popular area of Whitecross, Hereford, all Offered With No Onward Chain. Sitting Room – Dining Room – Kitchen – Downstairs WC – Cellar – 2 Double...
NEWS | A major route in Herefordshire is closed this morning following a vehicle fire
A major route in Herefordshire remains closed westbound this morning with emergency services responding to an incident. The incident occurred on the A40 between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. An update from National Highways said: “The A40 in Herefordshire is closed...
NEWS | Major route in Herefordshire closed in both directions with emergency services responding to an incident tonight
A major route in Herefordshire is closed in both directions tonight with emergency services responding to an incident. The incident has occurred on the A40 between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are both...
FEATURED | THE first ‘Zero Bills’ home in Herefordshire has been built in Ross-on-Wye
The Edenstone Group has partnered with the UK’s largest electricity supplier, Octopus Energy, to deliver homes that will enable people to live energy bill-free for a minimum of five years, guaranteed. The initial agreement covers 12 homes across three locations, with...
NEWS | Fundraising page set up to help get a Hereford Mum who almost died in Turkey back home to her young son
A fundraising page has been launched to help get a Hereford Mum home after almost dying after having surgery in Turkey. A friend of Chloe, who is from Hereford said: “Hi everyone, my name is Leah and my best friend Chloe went to Turkey on Friday last week (26.04.2024)...
RUGBY | A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club to ensure its future growth and development
A new 35-year lease has been granted to Malvern Rugby Football Club (MRFC) to ensure its future growth and development. The new lease, which was approved on 23 April 2024 by Malvern Hills District Council’s Executive Committee, will allow the club to access funding to...
NEWS | Appeal for information after 60 5ft hedge plants were stolen from the Kingsland area of Herefordshire
An appeal for information has been launched after 60 5ft hedge plants were stolen from the Kingsland area of Herefordshire. The incident occurred at the end of last week. A post on social media said: “We’ve had 60 5ft newly planted laurel hedge plants stolen overnight...
EXCLUSIVE | A sneak preview as work continues ahead of the opening of Babylon Lounge Club in Hereford
New Hereford Nightclub set to open in May! Enjoy a night out? Well, Hereford is set to get an addition to its nightlife in May, with Babylon Lounge Club set to open its doors! Work is taking place behind the scenes, and Your Herefordshire were invited along for a...
NEWS | Ellie Chowns (Green Candidate for North Herefordshire) says in National TV Debate – “People like voting for Greens. When they vote for them, they vote for them again, because they know they get councillors who work hard for their communities.”
Ellie Chowns defends investment in local services and affordable housing in national TV debate. Ellie Chowns, Green MP candidate for North Herefordshire, appeared in a live national TV debate on Thursday 25 April on Channel 4. Dr Chowns represented the...
JOBS | Primark in Hereford are looking for part-time and weekend retail assistants
Primark in Hereford are looking for part-time and weekend retail assistants. Part Time Retail Assistant: https://careers.primark.com/job/hereford/retail-assistant/30423/63825923776 Weekend Retail Assistant:...
FEATURED | A two bedroom property near Hereford City Centre that would be ideal for a first time buyer or someone looking to live close to a range of amenities
A Well Presented 2 Bedroom End Terrace House, including walled garden, driveway and integral garage, all situated near the City Centre of Hereford, Offered With No Onward Chain. Porch – Entrance Hall – Kitchen – Sitting/Dining Room – Garden Room – Integral Garage – 2...