The Longworth Hall Hotel Business Owner has responded to social media criticism after a local couple had their wedding cancelled with just a weeks notice. Garry Lanes contacted Your Herefordshire to share his side of the story: “My name is Garry, and I am the owner of...
Aldi is raising pay for store colleagues for the second time this year, extending its position as the UK’s best-paying supermarket. Its new national minimum rate of £12.40 an hour for Store Assistants and Deputy Store Managers is the highest level of entry pay ever to...
West Mercia Police are searching for a ‘large man in a camouflage jacket’ following a suspicious incident in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “On 11/03/2024 at 21:07, a member of the public reported observing an individual strolling up Glebe...
The Cheltenham Festival have shared an important update, following heavier than expected rain overnight. It means that areas of the Cross-Country course are currently waterlogged. A spokesperson for The Cheltenham Festival said: “After receiving 6mm of overnight...
A couple have been left devastated after a Herefordshire wedding venue cancelled their wedding just a week before they were due to tie the knot due to safety concerns. James and fiancée Kirsty are still hoping to get married this Saturday, with a new venue offering to...
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Hereford FC could get a further 400 tickets for the fixture at Banbury United on Good Friday (29th March) after the club received a response to the letter it sent to the Oxfordshire based club last week. An update shared by...
RESIDENTS and businesses in South Herefordshire settlements are being urged to sign up to an offer to upgrade and future-proof their broadband infrastructure before it expires at the end of March. Much Dewchurch, Wormelow, Much Birch, Little Birch and Orcop...
The £460 million scheme is set to start the next stage of major construction, which will see earthworks start to excavate a completely new section of road from the Air Balloon roundabout – away from the existing route to minimise disruption. From March, earthworks...
A Herefordshire primary school has been forced to close this morning due to a technical fault. The closure is in place at Leominster Primary School, due to a fire alarm fault. A post on the Herefordshire Council School Updates page said: “A fault has developed with...
Aldi has announced when its stores will be open over Easter. Over the Easter weekend, Aldi stores in England and Wales will be open until 10pm on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, to ensure everyone can pick up their Easter treats and essentials. As usual, stores will...
A Hereford doctors surgery will be closed for two days this week due to staff shortages. Hereford Medical Group said in an update to patients that Quay House Surgery in Hereford will be closed today (Monday 11th March) and Friday 15th March. This is due to reception...
Are you brave enough to try the Big Ugly Burger Challenge at The Farmer’s Boy Inn on the Gloucestershire / Herefordshire border? Next available to book for Thursday 28th March. Contact 01452 470109. Anyone who masters the challenge will get some of their money back!...
A 44-year-old man has died following a collision in Gloucester on Friday 8 March. Emergency services were called at around 8.25am with a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car on Finlay Road. A Mini Countryman had driven onto the pavement, colliding...
Emergency services were called to an incident near the River Wye in Hereford in the early hours of Saturday morning. Members of the public reported seeing emergency services on the Old Bridge and near the Victoria Bridge. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance...
A Ledbury man has been jailed after the passenger of the car he was driving died when he lost control of the vehicle. Daniel Kalva, of Bridge Street in Ledbury, pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 5 March) to causing death by dangerous driving,...
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a man was seen acting suspiciously in a Herefordshire village. The incident occurred in the village of Kingstone. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (South Wye) said: “We would like to alert you to suspicious...
Emergency services were called to an incident near the River Wye in Hereford overnight. Members of the public reported seeing emergency services on the Old Bridge and near the Victoria Bridge. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service, Hereford &...
Top international DJ Ian Redman from Ultrabeat will be performing at The Lion Ballroom in Leominster on Sunday 26th May 2024 as IPL Sports Bar presents a Silent Disco. Support will be provided by DJ Toolie and Glenn Parry. You can buy your tickets here -> Silent Disco...
Officers are continuing to search for Ralph Blackshaw, 25 who has been missing from his home in Codsall since Friday 23 February. Ralph’s car, a blue Skoda Citigo was seen in the National Trust car park at Hampton Loade (pictured below) at around 5pm on the day he...
7th March 2024: Asda’s Mega Event Price Drop continues this weekend, with huge savings on four products in-store from now until Sunday 10th March. Last week saw customers go crazy for the George Home Grey Moda Touch Bin 42L with almost 23,00 flying off Asda shelves...
Three teenage boys have been found guilty of killing 16-year-old Mikey Roynon at a birthday party in Bath last summer. Mikey was stabbed in the back of the neck with a so-called zombie knife following an incident in the back garden of a house in the Weston area of the...
The family of 13-year-old Kaylan Hippsley from Hirwaun, who died following a road traffic collision on Brecon Road, Hirwaun, on Thursday, February 29, has paid the following tribute to him: “Kaylan was such a cheeky chappie. He always had a twinkle in his eye and...
We often talk about potholes on main roads across Herefordshire, but some of our smaller streets and cul de sac’s are in desperate need of repair. A member of the public has highlighted us to the number of potholes on Portland Street in Hereford. This is a route...
Credit: Google Street View - Image Date - September 2018. A Herefordshire eyesore could soon be developed following action from Herefordshire Council. The Royal Oak in Leominster has been an eyesore in the market town for several years. Bill Wiggin, Member of...
A woman from Leominster has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs following an arrest in Leominster. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: One woman was yesterday (Wednesday 6 March) charged with drugs offences after she was arrested...
The decision on whether Lidl will be allowed to demolish the Three Counties Hotel and open a superstore on the site on Belmont Road in Hereford, is expected to be confirmed next week. A meeting will take place on Wednesday 13th March, with the recommendation that the...
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a man was seen acting suspiciously in a Herefordshire village. The incident occurred in the village of Kingstone. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (South Wye) said: “We would like to alert you to suspicious...
A Ledbury man has been jailed after the passenger of the car he was driving died when he lost control of the vehicle. Daniel Kalva, of Bridge Street in Ledbury, pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 5 March) to causing death by dangerous driving,...
Award-winning local developer Freeman Homes has announced plans to build an exclusive sustainable development in the highly sought after village of Fownhope. Planning permission has been granted for The Willows project, which will feature ten...
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the face at a railway station. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was repeatedly stabbed in the face with an umbrella....
Mountain Rescue Team help rescue a walker in freezing cold conditions on the Welsh Border. At just before 8pm on Sunday evening, Dyfed-Powys Police contacted the Longtown Mountain Rescue team and alerted them to a lost walker on Offa's Dyke Path somewhere between...
A local naturist group is looking for new members, with events planned such as naked barbecues. The Pines is a haven of peace and tranquility – a place where you can relax and enjoy the friendly company of other naturists away from the busy, rushing world around...
A busy route in Hereford will be closed for two days later this month, for essential roadworks to take place. Barrs Court Road in Hereford will be closed on the following days for essential work to take place: Sunday 17th March. Sunday 24 March. Work will take place...
West Mercia Police have shared concerns that vapes are being spiked in parts of Herefordshire. A post shared by the Bromyard Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “We have had reports of spiked vapes in our area.“Spiking is a criminal offence but can have extremely dangerous...
Tesco has reached an agreement with trade union USDAW that will significantly increase the hourly pay rate for colleagues in stores, from £11.02 to £12.02 which is above the Real Living Wage. Tesco remains one of the few supermarkets to recognise an independent trade...
A new awareness initiative has been launched across Herefordshire to help professional’s spot signs of domestic abuse with their clients. The Cut It Out initiative has been launched by the Herefordshire Community Safety Partnership. The initiative aims to raise...
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning. The collision has occurred on the A44 between Leominster and Bromyard. The closure is in place near Tickbridge Farm, Tickbridge Lane, Herefordshire, HR6 0QL. West Mercia...
Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after a ten-year-old girl was discovered dead in Rowley Regis in the West Midlands on Monday. West Midlands Police found the child with injuries at an address in Robin Close at around 12.10pm. She was tragically...
A man who tried to evade police by running off naked has been jailed after pleading guilty to possessing a sawn-off shotgun. Scott McGuinness, aged 32 and of Lattistep Court, in Gloucester was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court. As well as admitting to possessing a...
Herefordshire children receiving free school meals can enjoy a wide range of activities this Easter. Herefordshire Council’s school holidays Easter programme is open for activity bookings from today (Monday 4 March). Parents of children (from reception to year 11) who...
A 13-year-old boy who was involved in a road traffic collision on Brecon Road, Hirwaun, on Thursday, February 29 has died in hospital. From South Wales Police: A 13-year-old boy who was involved in a road traffic collision on Brecon Road, Hirwaun, on Thursday,...
Supermarket Aldi is searching for a ‘passionate’ and ‘enthusiastic’ candidate to fill this year’s ‘Chief Easter Egg Tasting Officer’ role. The chosen recruit will be given an egg-stra special selection of Aldi’s 2024 Easter chocolate to sample at home for free. In...
A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a woman at an address in the city on Saturday (2 March) evening. Damian Homer, 50, of Worcester, was charged with the offences this morning (Monday 4 March) and will appear at Kidderminster...
Emergency services and volunteers from Longtown Mountain Rescue helped to rescue a casualty in challenging weather conditions over the weekend. The incident occurred near Abergavenny on Saturday morning. A spokesperson for Longtown Mountain Rescue Team said: “At about...
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning. The incident has occurred on the A4103 near Fromes Hill. One lane is blocked by the incident. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers are...
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 58-year-old woman at an address in Haresfield Close, Worcester. Emergency services attended the address around 8.30pm this evening (Saturday 2 March). Another woman, aged 39, was found with...
A planning application has been made to build 2 extremely large electricity substations at the main Green Street entrance Bartonsham Meadows in Hereford City. Residents of St James and Bartonsham and users of the local beauty spot have been shocked by the discovery....
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