In Memory of Graham Brewer of Hereford. Passed away peacefully on 14th March 2025 aged 83 years. Long term Partner of 42 years to Sylvia, and a loving Dad to Gail. The funeral service will take place at Hereford...
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IN MEMORY | In Memory of Maria Grandinetti who passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 21st March aged 91 years
In Memory of Maria Grandinetti. Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on 21st March 2025, surrounded by her family. Funeral will be held at St Ethelberts Church Leominster on 23rd April at 12 noon followed by a burial at Leominster cemetery. Family flowers...
NEWS | A group of travellers have arrived and set up camp on a popular playground and field used by families in Hereford
A group of travellers have arrived and set up camp on a popular playground and field in Hereford. Several caravans and vehicles were seen arriving at the field on Old School Lane in Hereford on Wednesday afternoon. Local residents have still been able to use the play...
NEWS | Children and Adults with disabilities or special needs are invited to experience the May Fair rides for FREE in Leominster on Friday 2nd May at 10.30am
Children and Adults with disabilities or special needs have been invited to ride the May Fair rides for free on Friday 2nd May. In a post on Facebook, the Morris Family said: “We the Morris Family of Leominster May Fair would like to invite Children and adults with...
UK NEWS | Police in Cheshire are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a tractor collided with two houses in Chester
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and video footage after a tractor collided with two houses in Chester. At 6.36am on Tuesday 1 April, police were called to reports of a collision on the A51 Vicars Cross Road, near to the junction of Pearl Lane. Officers...
BREAKING | A woman has been found guilty of killing her four-month-old daughter after violently shaking her on more than one occasion
A woman has been convicted of the manslaughter of her four-month-old daughter after violently shaking her on more than one occasion. Melissa Wilband, 28, had denied killing Lexi Wilband, but it took jurors just over 10 and a half hours to find her guilty...
NEWS | A group of travellers have arrived and set up camp on a popular playground and field in Hereford this afternoon
A group of travellers have arrived and set up camp on a popular playground and field in Hereford this afternoon. Several caravans and vehicles were seen arriving at the field on Old School Lane in Hereford earlier this afternoon. Local residents have still been...
FEATURED | A Pint of History, A Taste of the Future: Pyoneer Marks a New Era for Wye Valley Brewery
Wye Valley Brewery has officially unveiled the rebrand of its very first and most iconic beer, Wye Valley Bitter, as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. The beer that launched the brewery four decades ago now carries a bold new name: Pyoneer. The announcement...
NEWS | Police have an important message for dog owners after a dog was rescued on the A40 near Monmouth
Police have an important message for dog owners, after a dog was rescued from the A40 near Monmouth. Gwent Police: “When members of the public rescued this lovely chap on the A40 Monmouth and saved him from potentially being squashed or causing an accident, PCSO 479...
FREE ACTIVITIES | There are a huge number of FREE and low cost activities for children during the Easter Holidays
From Talk Community: Source: https://www.talkcommunity.co.uk/here-for-herefordshire-holidays-programme/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo We are very pleased to announce that the Department for Education have confirmed that the funding...
FEATURED | Groundbreaking Ceremony marks the start of Transformative Community Sports Development in South Wye in Hereford
Belmont Wanderers Football Club CIC, in partnership with E G Carter & Co Ltd, proudly announces the commencement of construction on The Southside Project. This groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant milestone in the development of new state-of-the-art...
NEWS | HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging working parents to open a Tax-Free Childcare account to save on their childcare costs ahead of the Easter holidays
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging working parents to open a Tax-Free Childcare account to save on their childcare costs ahead of the Easter holidays. Tax-Free Childcare is a government funded top-up scheme for working parents and can be used to pay for...
NEWS | Motorists are being advised to plan ahead with a section of the A438 Hereford to Ledbury Road CLOSED for SEVERAL DAYS from 8am-5pm in April
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a section of the A438 Hereford to Ledbury Road CLOSED for several days in April. The closure will be in place just before you enter Ledbury, with a closure in place from 8am - 5pm daily, from Friday 4th April - Monday...
NEWS | Motorists are advised to be aware of significant delays with a week long overnight closure on a section of the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road)
Google Street View - Image Date - September 2023 Motorists advised to be aware of significant delays with a week long closure on a section of the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) The road closure is in place from Aylestone Hill Roundabout (Hereford) to Whitestone...
PROPERTY | A spacious and well presented three bedroom terrace house in a popular area of Hereford with a guide price of £235,000
A Spacious & Well Presented 3 Double Bedroom Terrace House, modernised throughout, in the ever popular area of Tupsley. Guide Price - £235,000 Porch – Entrance Hall – Kitchen – Sitting/Dining Room – 3 Double Bedrooms – Bathroom – Study - Storage – Rear Garden –...
WATCH: £500K seized in crackdown on barbershops used for money laundering
From West Mercia Police: In March, we participated in Operation Machinize, a targeted effort to combat criminal gangs using barbershops as fronts for fraud, money laundering, and the sale of illicit goods. As part of the operation, 33 warrants were executed across our...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s has revealed the date that its popular Hereford cafe will close for the final time
Update - It has since been revealed that Sainsbury’s cafe at its Hereford store will close on 11th April. PRESS RELEASE from Sainsbury’s: Sainsbury’s has shared plans to accelerate into the second year of its three-year Next Level strategy. This includes proposals...
NEWS | Members of staff from Halo will be running a virtual marathon for mental health
On Sunday 27th April at 9am Ryan , Charlie and Helen - will be taking on the challenge of running a virtual marathon in sync with the London marathon. Instead of pounding the city streets, they will be running the marathon on treadmills at Halo Hereford Leisure Pool...
COMMUNITY | A service to celebrate the life of Spike Turner will take place this Saturday (5th April)
Many of you will now know that my Dad Spike Turner passed away on 26th February, 2025. We are holding a service to celebrate Spike's life on Saturday 5th April, 2025. 2.30pm at St Mary's Church, Little Birch. Casual Dress and all welcome. Donations will be for...
WANTED | Can you help West Mercia Police find Daniel Wood who is wanted on recall to prison?
Can you help Police find Daniel Wood who is wanted on recall to prison? The 39-year-old has links to Kidderminster and Worcester. If you know where he is or have any information that would help find him, please call 01905 331030 or...
NEWS | The Courtyard is thrilled to announce it is a finalist in the 2025 Visit England Awards for Excellence in the ‘Accessible and Inclusive Tourism’ category
The Courtyard is thrilled to announce it is a finalist in the 2025 Visit England Awards for Excellence in the ‘Accessible and Inclusive Tourism’ category. In February, Head of Sales and Marketing Jessica Prosser and Head of Operations Phillip Pearcy attended the Visit...
SPORT | Hereford & County Athletics Club enjoy plenty of success in the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Sportshall Athletics League
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Sportshall Athletics League recently concluded with Hereford and County athletes competing against club athletes from Bromsgrove and Redditch, Worcester, Kidderminster and Stourport and Dudley and Stourbridge. Sportshall includes...
FEATURED | The Gruffalo made a surprise visit to Hay-on-Wye on Tuesday to mark 50 days to Hay Festival 2025 – and the Gruffalo will visit Hereford later today (Wednesday)
Photo credit: Billie Charity / Hay Festival The Gruffalo made a surprise visit to Hay-on-Wye yesterday to mark 50 days to Hay Festival 2025, which takes place 22 May–1 June. Helping distribute Festival programmes among the town's independent bookshops, cafes and...
UK NEWS | Fire crews share images of collision involving HGV and car on motorway that incredibly resulted in only minor injuries for those involved
Fire crews in Yorkshire have shared images of a shocking collision that occurred on the A1 (M) on 31st March. From Richmond Fire Station: “A1 southbound Catterick “Incident involved HGV and car which collided and was dragged 100m down the central barrier. “Amazingly...
NEWS | A new shop selling items such as lightsabers and merchandise has opened in Hereford city centre
A new shop has opened in Hereford city centre! The Hidden Frontier has opened in High Town, in the former Cats Protection unit near Coffee No1. The Hidden Frontier is a ‘gift shop’ according to its Facebook page, with various items, including lightsabers and...
NEWS | Families who claim Child Benefit will see a change to their payment next week – HM Revenue and Customs has confirmed
Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). From 7 April 2025, parents will receive £26.05 per week - or £1,354.60 a year - for the eldest or only child and £17.25 per week - or £897 a year -...
NEWS | Warning to all dog walkers in Hereford after a concerning incident was reported to Police
A warning has been issued to all dog walkers in Hereford, following a concerning incident that occurred on Tuesday (1st April). A local resident shared on Facebook: “I’d like to just warn people who walk their dogs around Newton farm/oval area. “Today at around 3:40pm...
NEWS | Ten community projects in Herefordshire recognised by High Sheriff’s Fund with £30k grant awards
The outgoing High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Patricia Churchward, is bringing her year in office to close with the award of grants to ten community projects. Over the past year, Patrica has raised a grand total of £30,000, by hosting events such as a Charity Golf Day,...
NEWS | A violent man has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison for a frenzied attack on a Police officer in broad daylight
Torfaen man sentenced for the brutal attack of PC Nathan Attwell. A violent man has today (Tuesday 1 April) been sentenced to six years and four months imprisonment with an extended license of three years for a frenzied attack on an officer in broad daylight, leaving...
NEWS | Further grass fires break out across parts of South Wales this afternoon as dry weather and sunshine continues
Further grass fires have started across parts of South Wales this afternoon. There are reports of fires in parts of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, with fires also reported in the Rhymney area in recent hours. Several crews from South Wales Fire and Rescue...
NEWS | Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this afternoon
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this afternoon. The collision has occurred on the B4348 at Thruxton, between Kingstone and the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) Your Herefordshire...
NEWS | Appeal for help after a dog was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle that didn’t stop between Clehonger and Madley
Image - Google Street View An appeal for help has been launched after a dog was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle that reportedly didn’t stop between Clehonger and Madley. A post shared with Your Herefordshire said: “I’m hoping the power of Facebook will...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery where a person was threatened with a knife in Leominster
Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Leominster in December. On Sunday 15 December, around 4:50pm a group of men and boys approached the victim on Castlefields and demanded he gave them money, claiming they had a knife. The victim handed over £10 to...
BREAKING NEWS | A gang of drug dealers who flooded cocaine and cannabis into Herefordshire and Worcestershire have been sentenced to a total of 94 years and four months at crown court
A gang of drug dealers who flooded cocaine and cannabis into Worcestershire and Herefordshire have been sentenced to a total of 94 years and four months at crown court. Paul Bailey of Redditch was sentenced to 20 years at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Monday 31...
NEWS | Leominster Police Station will open to the public this Sunday (6 April) giving the public the chance to look behind the scenes of Herefordshire’s Local Policing Area
Leominster Police Station will open to the public this Sunday (6 April) giving the public the chance to look behind the scenes of Herefordshire’s Local Policing Area. Members of the public are invited to come along to meet their local policing teams, as well as...
LATEST | M50 CLOSED after lorry collided with the central reservation near the junction for Ledbury this morning
There are reports of a serious collision on the M50 this morning. The collision is near the junction with the A417 (Ledbury). Emergency searches are at the scene. Traffic is building up in the area. The incident appears to be on the eastbound carriageway, but...
BREAKING | Reports of a serious collision involving a lorry on the M50 this morning
There are reports of a serious collision on the M50 this morning. The collision is near the junction with the A417 (Ledbury). Emergency searches are at the scene. Traffic is building up in the area. The incident appears to be on the eastbound carriageway, but...
NEWS | A reminder that the average Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water household customer bill is set to increase by 27% during 2025-26 – from £503 to £639 with £4bn investment in services
Press Release from Welsh Water: The average Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water household customer bill will increase by 27% for 2025-26, from £503 to £639. This comes as the company prepares for a new investment period for 2025-30, which will see a step change in investment. More...
NEWS | Motorists are being advised to plan before they travel with a major route in Herefordshire closed daily until the middle of April
Motorists are being advised to plan before they travel, with a major route in Herefordshire closed daily until the middle of April. The A417 is closed from Hope-under-Dinmore (junction with A49) to Saffron’s Cross (Bodenham) until 17th April. The closure is in place...
TO LET | A well presented two-bedroom property in Hereford with good access to the city centre and Rotherwas Industrial Estate
A well presented 2 bedroom property in Lower Bullingham with good access to the city centre and the Rotherwas Industrial area. This property offers a spacious sitting room, a modern kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a family bathroom. Price - £950 per month Lower...
NEWS | Disruption between Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street Stations this morning due to issue with signalling
There are delays and cancellations to services between Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street this morning, due to issues with signalling. An update shared at around 6am this morning (Tuesday 1st April) said: “A fault with the signalling system between Great...
UK NEWS | The price of First Class and Second Class stamps will increase from 7th April 2025 – Royal Mail has confirmed
From 7 April 2025 the price of Second Class stamps will increase by 2p (2.4%) to 87p and the price of First Class stamps will be £1.70, an increase of 5p (3%). The new price of Second and First Class stamps remains below the European average prices of £1.41 for Second...
NEWS | There are going to be changes to opening hours at Household Waste and Recycling Centres across Herefordshire from today (1st April)
There will be a change to opening hours at Household Waste and Recycling Centres in Herefordshire from 1st April. Due to entering British Summer Time, extended opening hours will be in place until September, at Household Waste and Recycling Centres across...
FEATURED | Rotherwas Gateway Designer Outlet to bring shoppers to Hereford and the UK’s biggest Toby Carvery restaurant!
Plans have been revealed for a new designer shopping outlet on the outskirts of Hereford. The outlet will be located just off the A49 at Grafton, at the junction with the Rotherwas Access Road. Featuring hundreds of shops and restaurants, and a park and ride service...
NEWS | Fire crews have been tackling a grass fire on the Sugar Loaf near Abergavenny overnight with flames seen from miles around
Fire crews are continuing to respond to a blaze on the Sugar Loaf near Abergavenny this morning. On a post on a local chat group call ‘Abergavenny Voice’ - many local residents have reported seeing smoke and flames rising from the mountain. Alexandra said: “A shame to...
BREAKING | Disruption between Hereford and Birmingham New Street this evening after a train ‘hit an object’
There is disruption between Hereford and Birmingham New Street this evening, after a train ‘hit an object’. From National Rail: “A train has hit an obstruction on the line between Worcester Foregate Street / Worcester Shrub Hill and Bromsgrove / Kidderminster, closing...
FOOTBALL | Hartpury University FC hope for bumper attendance for second leg of FA Vase Semi Final on Sunday with a trip to Wembley up for grabs
Photo: Will Cheshire Photography Good luck to Hereford’s Martin Longworth who is one big result away from taking his team to Wembley. Martin is manager of Hartpury University and they welcome Whitstable Town on Sunday in the FA Vase semi-final second leg. The...
NEWS | Fire crews are responding to a blaze on the Sugar Loaf near Abergavenny this evening
Fire crews are responding to a blaze on the Sugar Loaf near Abergavenny this evening. On a post on a local chat group call ‘Abergavenny Voice’ - many local residents have reported seeing smoke and flames rising from the mountain. Alexandra said: “A shame to be up at...
FEATURED | Hereford, Leominster and Ludlow May Fair information all in one place
2025 May fair dates Leominster - 1 May to 3 May inclusive Hereford - 6 May to 8 May inclusive Hereford May Fair Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford's May Fair. The fair has been...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal following an incident in a Herefordshire village on Friday
Police have issued an appeal following an incident in a Herefordshire village on Friday: “On Friday 28th March, the owner of a vacant residential property in Bishopstone noticed that the back door had been damaged and forced open. “Thankfully, the property was empty...