Ten men have been charged in connection with an incident in Coleford, Forest of Dean earlier this year. They have all been charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit Section 18 wounding with intent against two victims. The incident happened on 5 April near the...
West Mercia Police officers were called to an incident in Leominster overnight. Armed officers were called to the town at shortly after midnight. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We were called to reports of three youths wearing...
Andrew Morris Estate Agents Ltd one of Hereford’s leading Estate Agents has been sold by Directors Andrew and Sandra Morris to fellow Director Craig Sewell. The firm has become one of the biggest names in the property market in the city and county. “Craig Sewell...
A Hereford business has announced a temporary closure during August. King Falafel, based on Commercial Street in Hereford has confirmed that it will remain closed until September. Signage on the front of the restaurant confirms that the closure is in place due to a...
Planning your weekend? There is no better way to gather the family or some friends, than for a delicious Sunday roast. What’s even better, is you can do so at an award winning restaurant in the heart of Hereford! Sunday Lunch is served each week from 1-4pm at The...
Looking for a new cafe to try out in Herefordshire? Then we’ve found one that you’ve simply got to try! Cafe Saverys is located on Broad Street in Leominster, with a fabulous offering of hot and cold food available to purchase, alongside a wide selection of drinks....
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following a police pursuit on Wednesday evening. Officers had been on patrol in the Hartpury area following reports of a number of burglaries, when they spotted a suspicious vehicle on false plates. It was...
A major update has been provided on the future of the Methodist Church Hall that is located in the Whitecross area of Hereford. The site is now up for sale, for offers in the region of £225,000. A unique opportunity Planning granted for Residential use Approximately...
A shocking section of road in Leominster, that has been compared to the surface of the moon, is set to be resurfaced. According to Herefordshire Highways, the Worcester Road C1105 From A49 To Southern Avenue will be resurfaced this August. A full road closure will be...
A truly stunning country house in Herefordshire. Guide Price - £12,500,000 Over 12,000 sqft of accommodation Two separate cottages Wellness Centre Swimming Pool Tennis Court Estate Office Beautiful gardens and grounds About 110 acres in all Step into Cubberley Estate,...
Thousands of hens need new homes this August across England, Wales and Scotland. The British Hen Welfare Trust has published a list of locations where Hens will be available this August. Over 1,050,106 hens have been re-homed since 2005. Founded by Jane Howorth, the...
Herefordshire Council is making significant investments in two local schools to enhance facilities for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Leominster Primary School will benefit from an investment of over £200,000, which will be used to...
Emergency services are responding to a collision in Herefordshire this afternoon. The collision has occurred on the Dormington to Mordiford road, just off the A438 (Hereford to Ledbury Road). West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are...
Officers are appealing for key witnesses after a man died following a collision in Worcestershire yesterday (Wednesday 30 July). Around 4.50pm, on the A442 Alcester Road, a blue Ford Transit van and a lorry collided. Sadly, the driver of the van – a 31-year-old man –...
It has been 16 years since the death of Jesse Richards in 2009, and West Mercia detectives are still as committed today as they were 16 years ago to find his body. They are urging anyone with any information or who knows where his body is to make contact and not rely...
From West Midlands Railway: On Monday 28 July 2025 the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that West Midlands Trains – operator of services under the West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway brands - is set to transfer to public ownership on 1...
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are responding to a large fire, involving multiple buildings in Herefordshire this morning. The fire has occurred in the Bridge Sollars area of the county. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester...
Local residents living in one area of Herefordshire have reported sightings of what could be a rare black fox. The sightings have been in the Walford area, near Ross-on-Wye. In a post on Ross-on-Wye Noticeboard, a local resident called Alison said: “Walford residents...
Photo Credit: Ian Forbes From Hereford City Council: Today marks 380 years since #Hereford was under siege (and vastly outnumbered) by a Scottish force, who were intent on taking the City during the English Civil War! Hereford City Coat of Arms is as fine a Coat...
A man has been convicted of killing his grandfather following a violent attack that left the pensioner with fatal brain injuries. From the Crown Prosecution Service: Jakob Walpole, 33, was found guilty of the manslaughter of 84-year-old John Brown at Birmingham Crown...
Significant changes could be coming to the Merton Meadow area of Hereford, with Herefordshire Council launching a consultation on its plans for the area. From Herefordshire Council: We would like to hear your ideas and views to help shape the design of a new urban...
Welsh Water’s repair of a collapsed sewer on Commercial Road in Hereford could continue until well into August with complex works underway. Welsh Water has provided the following update to nearby businesses and residents: As you may be aware, we are dealing with an...
It is now easier than ever to safely dispose of batteries and small electrical items such as irons, hairdryers and alarm clocks. From Monday 7 April 2025, batteries and small items of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) will be collected by bin collection...
A woman has been convicted of murdering her ex-partner after stabbing him through the heart with a kitchen knife at his family home on Christmas Day last year. Kirsty Carless was found guilty today (30 July 2025) at Stafford Crown Court of killing...
A major route is closed this evening with emergency services responding to a vehicle fire. The incident has occurred on the A417 between Ledbury and Gloucester. Your Herefordshire understands that the road is closed in both directions near Maisemore. Police, Ambulance...
A shocking section of road in Leominster, that has been compared to the surface of the moon, is set to be resurfaced. According to Herefordshire Highways, the Worcester Road C1105 From A49 To Southern Avenue will be resurfaced this August. A full road closure will be...
Aldi is set to become the first supermarket to pay Store Assistants at least £13.00 an hour. The new minimum rate, which increases to £14.33 within the M25, will take effect from 1st September 2025 and further exceeds the Real Living Wage of £12.60 an hour that...
Welsh Water has issued an urgent message to hundreds of residents in Hereford, with issues due to a burst water main in the Holmer area. From Welsh Water: Burst water main affecting supplies in Holmer and surrounding areas of Hereford We're aware of a burst on our...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Stanley McKinley (Mac). Formerly Geography and Geology teacher at Leominster Grammar School and Head of Sixth Form at The Minster School, Mac died peacefully at Newstead Nursing Home in Hereford on July 22nd, aged...
Local Herefordshire Paddler, Jake Mitchell, 15, competed for Great Britain in the Under 18 European Youth Olympics in Skopje, North Macedonia. This was Jake’s first time representing Team GB. He was competing in Canoe Single against some of the best youth paddlers in...
An historic pub in rural Herefordshire is set to reopen its doors this August, providing a huge boost to the local community. The Live and Let Live in Bringsty will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday 2nd August. A post on social media said: We’re reopening!...
Image - Google Street View - July 2024 As a result of an £11 million investment by Herefordshire Council, a number of roads across the county will benefit from being resurfaced this year. From Herefordshire Council: “As part of this investment, resurfacing work will...
West Mercia Police have issued a warning following reports of a suspicious incident at a property in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “At approximately 03:05 hrs on 25/07/2025, an unknown individual entered the garden of a property...
A Hereford shop is offering free local delivery for customers that are struggling to reach them due to ongoing emergency roadworks in Hereford. The Balloon Shop Hereford, located on Commercial Road, shared the following update this afternoon. “Due to the road closure...
Officers investigating the death of a man in Ross-on-Wye last Thursday (July 24) have released new information. Initial enquires suggested that the man, aged 74, may have been involved in an incident involving a car mounting the pavement on Copse Cross Street days...
A prolific shoplifter from Hereford has been sentenced at court to a total of 26 weeks following a successful investigation by the city centre team. Jamie Ellis, 33, of no fixed abode, appeared before Kidderminster Magistrates Court yesterday (Monday 28 July) charged...
Welsh Water’s repair of a collapsed sewer on Commercial Road in Hereford could continue until well into August with complex works underway. Welsh Water has provided the following update to nearby businesses and residents: As you may be aware, we are dealing with an...
A Hereford store has been temporarily closed following the discovery of illegal tobacco concealed in a ceiling space. Officers from Hereford city centre team joined partners at Trading Standards, supported by sniffer dogs from BWY Canine for a visit to a premises on...
A TEENAGER who hot footed it from her maths GSCE exam to take part in a care home’s unique portrait artist of the year competition saw her effort rewarded with first prize. Liza took her maths exam in the morning and then immediately rushed to the...
An important update has been shared for all bus passengers in Hereford, with road closures in place today (Tuesday). In a post on social media, Sargeants said: “Good morning, “Due to the roadworks, the 76 service will not be able to serve Southbank Road or Bodenham...
A North Herefordshire pub which has been closed since June 2025 will reopen on the 1st August with a brand new team in charge. A Facebook post on the Castle Inn in Wigmore's page reads "Big news for The Castle Inn, Wigmore We’re excited to welcome new landlords,...
West Mercia Police have provided an update on the significant police activity that was reported in the South Wye / Belmont areas of Hereford in the early hours of Sunday morning. Local residents reported hearing a helicopter hovering over the area for a number of...
A 33-year-old man who raped and sexually assaulted a woman has been jailed for five years. Segun ‘Michael’ Ogundipe, of Tuffley Lane in Gloucester, denied the offences, but following a trial in May a jury found him guilty of rape, two counts of sexual assault and...
An historic pub in rural Herefordshire is set to reopen its doors this August, providing a huge boost to the local community. The Live and Let Live in Bringsty will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday 2nd August. A post on social media said: We’re reopening!...
Credit: Visual Lens Odyssey New access gates are coming to Hereford Leisure Centre outdoors. From Hereford Leisure Centre: ‘From July, we’re introducing a new access control system at the outdoor entrance to Hereford Leisure Centre. ‘This means all users of the...
A three bedroom property that is available to purchase in Hereford. Price - £280,000 Extended Ground Floor Accommodation Three Bedrooms Two Reception Rooms Driveway Parking for Multiple Vehicles Garage Modern Fitted Kitchen Popular Residential Location Wheelchair...
A Parish Council is demanding immediate action to bring the end to illegal tipping on a site near a village. In a recent letter, Highnam Parish Council, located near Gloucester, said: “Highnam Parish Council calls upon the Environment Agency to take immediate legal...
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water thanks customers for helping protect water supplies this summer following the driest spring in over 100 years, confirming that most of its reservoirs are in a healthy position. With four water companies across England implementing hosepipe bans...
Billy from Hereford is set to have his hair cut and donated to The Little Princess Trust. From GoFundMe: “Billy has decided to go for the chop. “At first he was quite indecisive about whether he actually wanted to do it or not…but when he found out he could donate his...
West Mercia Police have been informed of a number of concerning incidents at strawberry sites in Herefordshire. The incidents have occurred in the Withington area of the county. A spokesperson for Freshfields, who have sites in Withington, said: “It with great...