A woman who killed her four-month-old baby by violently shaking her has been jailed for 15 years at Bristol Crown Court. Melissa Wilband, 28, was found guilty earlier this year by a jury of the manslaughter of Lexi Wilband. More soon. Earlier Article: A woman has been...
On Saturday Strictly Sensation Katya Jones visited local pupils at Nicola’s School Of Dance to deliver a Latin masterclass. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for pupils at the school who train in Ballroom and Latin dancing and are huge Strictly Come Dancing...
Looking for activities for the kids this summer holidays? Then Newbridge Farm Park is the perfect place for you to visit. From Tractor Rides, to Pony Rides and even Scavenger Hunts. Newbridge Farm Park has something for everyone and is sure to keep the children...
There are reports that shoppers have been evacuated from a store in Hereford city centre this morning. According to reports, customers have been forced to leave the Marks & Spencer store in Hereford due to the fire alarm sounding. Other stores in High Town remain...
A Herefordshire cafe has announced a change to its opening hours to help keep things sustainable. In a post on social media, Brunos, located at Leominster Bus Station said: “NEW OPENING HOURS! “Hey everyone! It’s been a very busy week, and while I’m so grateful for...
Tesco is bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 328 Cafés and Coffee Shops across the UK over the summer holidays (excluding weekends). The supermarket’s Cafés will be offering one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with...
Hereford FC has announced that the friendly fixture planned for Saturday 26 July against Leicester City Under 21s has been cancelled. This difficult decision has been taken after detailed discussions between Groundsman, Ben Bowen, Bulls boss, Paul Caddis and Chairman,...
In Memory of David Powis of Leominster. Son of the late Des & Peggy Powis. Husband to Maureen, Dad to Alex and Ash, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on the 8th July. Funeral to be held on Monday 28th July at Hereford crematorium at...
Volunteers from the Friends of Churchill Gardens are frustrated at the damage caused by a fire in Churchill Gardens last week. The fire was tackled by fire crews in the early hours of the morning on 17th July. The fire badly scorched a number of trees in the park. It...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A449 Ross Road near Ledbury yesterday (19 July) The collision happened shortly after 10.30am and involved a motorbike and a tractor. The rider of the motorbike, a woman in her 50s, was sadly...
Did you know? Herefordshire is home to ‘Dinosaur World’ ….? A fantastic place to visit this summer! Deep in the depths of Ralph Court Gardens in Herefordshire, terrifying creatures have been brought back to life at Dinosaur World, the latest attraction at this...
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has announced that it will be opening up in the cathedral city of Hereford. The beautiful, design-led, premium new bakery is set to open in style on July...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal following reports of an assault in Bromyard on Saturday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Were you in Bromyard High Street around midday to 1230 on Saturday 19th July? “Police are investigating a report of an...
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a bridge that is used by thousands of motorists daily in Herefordshire, set to close for six weeks. Mordiford Bridge will be closed for six weeks, from 21st July. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day. This closure...
Tony Gummer of Hereford Tony passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Sunday 22nd June 2025 aged 81 years. A devoted & loving husband to Lyn, as well as an adored dad, grandad and...
A festival has been evacuated this afternoon due to severe weather conditions. Ludlow Comedy Festival has been evacuated due to severe weather conditions this afternoon. Crowds were evacuated at shortly after 4pm this afternoon. As of 5.18pm, hundreds of people remain...
A festival has been evacuated this afternoon due to severe weather conditions. Ludlow Comedy Festival has been evacuated due to severe weather conditions this afternoon. Crowds were evacuated at shortly after 4pm this afternoon. As of 5.18pm, hundreds of people remain...
A festival has been evacuated this afternoon due to severe weather conditions. Ludlow Comedy Festival has reportedly been evacuated due to severe weather conditions this afternoon. Thunderstorms have been spreading northwards through Herefordshire and into Shropshire...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A449 Ross Road near Ledbury yesterday (19 July) The collision happened shortly after 10.30am and involved a motorbike and a tractor. The rider of the motorbike, a woman in her 50s, was sadly...
Police are searching for a 16-year-old boy who went missing whilst visiting Telford. Florin was last seen on Thursday night (17 July) at around 9pm in Telford Town Park. He was last seen wearing a cream top, black trousers and white trainers as pictured. Detective...
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy downpours and possible thunderstorms across Herefordshire today (Sunday). From the Met Office: “Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the course of Sunday. “Rainfall amounts will...
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a bridge that is used by thousands of motorists daily in Herefordshire, set to close for six weeks. Mordiford Bridge will be closed for six weeks, from 21st July. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day. This closure...
Credit: Roxy / Voice of Ledbury A major route in Herefordshire is closed due to a serious collision. From West Mercia Police: Police are currently attending a serious collision on the A449 near Ledbury. The road is closed in both directions from the junction with...
Hereford FC have announced this morning that club historian Ron Parrott has passed away. A statement on the Bulls Facebook page reads "We are deeply saddened to have heard this morning that Hereford FC and Hereford United Club Historian, Ron Parrott, a true club...
Photo Credit - Thomas Swan Now in its 14th year at Eastnor Castle – 4 great firework displays! Saturday 6th September 2025. Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10-minute spectacular firework display choreographed to music...
Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs! Join West Midlands Safari Park on weekends throughout July for a prehistoric adventure the whole family will enjoy. As you explore the Safari Walk, keep your eyes peeled for a cunning raptor or even a...
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision on Friday. A man has died following a collision which involved two lorries in the early hours of Friday 18 July. Police were called at around 12.50am with a report of a serious collision on the...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal, following a concerning incident in Herefordshire on Friday evening. The incident occurred in the Ledbury area, and is just one of a number of incidents reported to Police over recent weeks....
Press release from Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet have agreed the next step in the delivery of the first phase of the Hereford bypass, a major road infrastructure project that, if fully realised, could unlock acres of employment land and...
From Herefordshire Council: Local residents are being encouraged to be mindful of their neighbours this summer by avoiding noise pollution – and to be aware of how to report noise complaints. Herefordshire Council receives up to 1000 noise complaints a year, with a...
David Robert James Turner (Dave) aka Tiger. Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday 1st July 2025 aged 77 years. Loving Dad and Grandad and a great friend to many. Dave’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 31st July 2025 at 3:15...
A man who stabbed his ex-partner to death in a brutal attack at their home has today (Friday 18 July) pled guilty to her murder. From West Mercia Police: Chris Hemming, aged 47, pled guilty on the fifth day of the trial into the death of 44-year-old Cheryl Mckenna at...
Morrisons has a number of job vacancies available at its store in Hereford. Customer Assistant - Scanning: ‘Do you have a helpful and friendly style, enjoy meeting new people and going above and beyond for customers? ‘Within our stores we have many exciting teams and...
More than 3,000 properties are without power in Leominster this lunchtime. National Grid has confirmed that a number of properties in the market town are affected by the outage. The following postcodes are affected by this incident:...
GP practices in Herefordshire and Worcestershire have, once again, scored better than the national average in key areas in this year’s GP Patient Survey results reflecting their hard work and dedication to providing and improving services across the two counties. The...
Sargeants has issued an important message to bus users with some services cancelled. In an update for passengers, Sargeants confirmed that the following services would be cancelled on Saturday 19th July: 861 Hereford to Kington - 16.15461 Kington to Hereford -...
The local community has been left in shock following a sudden closure of a business in Hereford. According to reports online, Gloden, on Belmont Road in Hereford, has gone into administration, with the outlet forced to close down. In a post on social media, one person...
A planning application could soon be submitted for up to 600 new homes and a retail outlet in Ledbury in the coming months. It comes as Vistry Homes Limited submitted a ‘request for scoping opinion’ for the following development. ‘Request for Scoping Opinion for the...
Herefordshire Council is set to award a contract, worth more than £3.5 million, for the construction work of Holme Lacy Road cycle works and quiet routes. The decision was confirmed in a meeting on Thursday. Decision: ‘Award a contract for the construction of Holme...
Six puppies that were discovered abandoned in a black bin bag in a lay-by, are looking for their forever homes. From the RSPCA: Appeal for information - please share! Six puppies, believed to be around 4-5 weeks old, were found abandoned in a black bin bag in a layby...
URGENT: 820 HENS NEED HOMES THIS WEEKEND! From The British Hen Welfare Trust:“We’ve just been given the chance to save 820 extra hens from slaughter this weekend. “These girls have spent their lives in cages, but with your help, they could be sunbathing in your back...
A major route is closed this morning following a serious collision. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “The A40 is closed at the Northleach roundabout with the A429 heading eastbound towards Burford due to a serious collision in the early hours of this morning...
Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find the owners of this dog? From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: “Does anyone know anything about this poor little mite? Approximately 8 weeks old. “NO MICROCHIP. “Found under a hedge in the Leominster area of...
From Avon & Somerset Police: Shortly before 3pm this afternoon, emergency services were called to a collision involving a coach on the A396 at Cutcombe Hill, in Exmoor. Approximately 60 to 70 people were believed to be onboard at the time. A major incident...
A major incident has been declared as emergency services work together to respond to a collision involving a coach on the A396 this afternoon. From Avon & Somerset Police: “We understand the coach was carrying approximately 60-70 people and was heading to Minehead...
Photo Credit: Emma Jacobs / RSPCA A very unusual guest - who was named Oona by rescuers - is one of only six puffins to ever be treated by the team at the animal welfare charity’s West Hatch Wildlife Centre near Taunton.She came into the centre’s care after being...
Denco Fluid Systems, a global leader in industrial fluid handling systems, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its capabilities with the formal integration of Control Consulting Services Ltd (CCSL), effective as of yesterday, 16th July 2025. Following a...
URGENT: 820 HENS NEED HOMES THIS WEEKEND! From The British Hen Welfare Trust:“We’ve just been given the chance to save 820 extra hens from slaughter this weekend. “These girls have spent their lives in cages, but with your help, they could be sunbathing in your back...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a male assaulted a teenage girl in Coleford, Forest of Dean. The assault is reported to have taken place on Saturday 31 May at around 7.30pm on the cycle path which runs behind the Texaco garage on Old Station Way. The...
A building society in Hereford is advising customers to plan ahead with a temporary closure in place soon. The temporary closure will be in place at Nationwide on Commercial Street in Hereford from Friday 8th August to Tuesday 19th August. The closure is for...