We've received a number of messages from members of the public that are struggling to book a COVID-19 test in Herefordshire at present. The issue is a nationwide one and the Government says it is working to increase capacity. Here is some advice from Herefordshire...
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NEWS | Hereford set to become on of the ‘greenest and fairest’ cities in England after £22 million funding boost
Stronger Hereford Vision – Hereford aspires to be one of the greenest and fairest cities in the country, with fantastic opportunities and quality of life for people of all ages. Deeply rooted in our unique rural heritage, we’re blossoming into a richly creative,...
BREAKING | NHS plans new Nightingale facilities in response to Omicron
The NHS is setting up new Nightingale surge hubs at hospitals across the country as part of preparations for a potential wave of Omicron admissions. Temporary structures capable of housing around 100 patients will be erected in the grounds of eight hospitals across...
UK NEWS | Eurotunnel issues urgent warning to British citizens after France announces new measures affecting travel
Eurotunnel has this evening announced that following a decision from the French Government, British citizens are now considered 3rd country citizens and can no longer transit France by road to reach their country of residence in the European Union....
NEWS | UK records 183,037 new cases of COVID-19 as Omicron variant rapidly spreads
The United Kingdom has recorded a record 183,037 new cases of COVID-19. The data does include delayed data from Northern Ireland due to the Christmas period but this only accounts for 22,000 of the cases and therefore the total number still represents a huge jump...
NEWS | Director of Public Health for Herefordshire advises people to limit social contact over New Year
Residents advised to limit social contact In the run-up to the New Year, many people across Herefordshire plan to celebrate with friends and family. We're asking all residents to follow government guidance and limit social contact. Doing this will help stop...
NEWS | One person taken to hospital after tree fell on a car in Herefordshire overnight
One person has been taken to hospital after a tree fell on a car in Herefordshire overnight. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your Herefordshire: “We were called to reports of a tree falling and hitting a car at around 12.45am this morning on...
NEWS | Substantial fines issued for heavy fly-tipping offences in Herefordshire
From Herefordshire Council: We successfully prosecuted a Birmingham company and its two directors for fly-tipping 1.4 tonnes of domestic waste from a Leominster property in November 2020. We Remove Any Rubbish Ltd, formerly of Barcheston Road, Birmingham, and its...
NEWS | Reports that a child was approached by an unknown man in Hereford
West Mercia Police have received reports of an incident involving a child being approached by an unknown man outside a chip shop in College Green, Hereford shortly before 8pm on Wednesday 8 December. Officers are investigating and people may have seen an increased...
NEWS | There will be changes to bus services in Herefordshire from 4th January – FULL DETAILS
Herefordshire Council has moved swiftly to secure bus services in Hereford following the announcement by Yeomans that it was withdrawing a large proportion of its commercial services from January 2022. The council has awarded a contract to Sargeants Brothers Ltd to...
REVEALED | The £4 million pound plan to bring new facilities to southside area of Hereford
The City of Hereford received a massive boost earlier this year with the government confirming that the city will receive £22.4 million of funding from the Stronger Towns Fund. This funding will be used to push forward several projects across the city, including this...
NEWS | Major route in Herefordshire closed this morning following a collision
A major route in Herefordshire is closed this morning following a collision. The collision has occurred on the A44 near Kington. Emergency services are at the scene and the road is expected to remain closed for the next couple of hours. Motorists are advised to use an...
NEWS | Four areas of Herefordshire have ‘very high’ rates of COVID-19 at present
Latest data released by Public Health England has indicated that four areas of Herefordshire currently have 'very high' COVID-19 infection rates. Data for the seven day period ending 23rd December shows that the following areas of Herefordshire currently are recording...
NEWS | Rescue teams called after woman suffers head, chest and wrist injuries after fall
Mountain Rescue Teams were called to the Sugarloaf mountain near Abergavenny yesterday after a woman suffered injuries following a fall. A spokesperson for Longtown Mountain Rescue said: “Just after 3pm yesterday afternoon the team were contacted by Gwent Police...
FEATURED | You haven’t got long to apply for your £15 prepaid card to spend at local businesses
Every household in Herefordshire is now able to apply for a prepaid card loaded with £15 to spend, as part of a major campaign to help the county’s local and independent traders. Herefordshire Council is sending a prepaid card to every one of the county’s 90,000...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rates rising quickly in Herefordshire with Omicron now likely to be dominant variant in county
Latest data released by Public Health England has shown that COVID-19 infection rates are on the rise in Herefordshire, with 267 new cases of the virus recorded in the county yesterday (27th December). Data shows that in the seven day period ending the 22nd December...
NEWS | Play Nightclub Hereford opens a specialist First Aid room
Play Nightclub Hereford has transformed an old storage area into a specialist first aid room for its customers. Play General Manager George Skeates arrived at the club in September 2021, replacing the previous boss Chris Green who moved to manage a venue in Hull....
NEWS | Three new wards at Hereford County Hospital named after local hills
The first patients have been moved into the new wards at Hereford County Hospital in an historic moves which signals the end of the 1940s hutted wards. Volunteers and staff members cleaned, stocked cupboards, moved equipment and finally patients onto the new wards...
NEWS | Police and friends continue to search for missing woman Janet Edwards from Hereford
Janet, who is age 66, is a healthy lady and a keen runner whose disappearance is completely out of character.She is a well-known and well-liked member of the Herefordshire Community having served for our NHS.Detective Inspector Cath Taylor, of West Mercia Police,...
NEWS | Police issue appeal after car smashes into a house causing significant damage
Officers are appealing for information after a car crashed into a house near Gloucester earlier this month. Police were called to Field View Lane in Witcombe during the early hours of Wednesday 8 December after it was reported that a black Mercedes C250 had lost...
NEWS | Fire crews attend building fire in Widemarsh Street in Hereford
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Hereford, Ewyas Harold and Fownhope attended a building fire in Widemarsh Street in Hereford earlier this afternoon. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service also attended the incident....
FOOTBALL | Summers shines as Westfields take the spoils in front of a bumper crowd
Harrison Summers was the star of the show as Westfields took the spoils in the big local derby against Hereford Lads Club at Allpay Park this afternoon. Westfields took advantage of Lads Club going down to ten men with goals from Josh Hunt and Matt MacDonald securing...
NEWS | Man with crossbow arrested after security breach at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day
Officers from Thames Valley Police and the Metropolitan Police responded to a security breach at around 08:30hrs on Saturday, 25 December within the grounds of Windsor Castle. A 19-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of breach or trespass of a...
NEWS | Midwives help to deliver perfect Christmas gift at Hereford County Hospital
Midwives and proud parents celebrated the perfect Christmas gift as five babies were born at Hereford County Hospital on Christmas Day, Saturday 25 December 2021. Hospital midwives and local families were delighted to welcome the Christmas Day deliveries with...
NEWS | Flood alerts issued on rivers in Herefordshire following torrential rain on Christmas Day
A small number of flood alerts have been issued on rivers in Herefordshire, following torrential rain that hit the county on Christmas Day. Flood alert for River Arrow in Herefordshire “River levels have risen at the Titley Mill river gauge as a result of heavy...
NEWS | New COVID-19 measures come into force in Wales this morning – FULL DETAILS
From the Welsh Government: New measures will be introduced from 6am on Boxing Day to help keep Wales safe. The measures are a revised version of alert level 2 to respond to the new omicron variant and are designed to help keep businesses open and trading and protect...
BREAKING | Armed man arrested by police at Windsor Castle
Officers from Thames Valley and the Metropolitan Police today (25/12) responded to a security breach at around 8.30am within the grounds of Windsor Castle. A 19-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested and he remains in custody at this time. Thames Valley...
2021 REVIEW: The 15 projects that will put Hereford on the map with £22.4 million
With the news that Hereford is to receive £22.4 million in towns fund funding to help push forward new projects and to boost the local economy, it’s worth reminding ourselves what the Stronger Hereford team is aiming to do. Stronger Hereford Vision – Hereford...
TV | Channel 4 are looking for brave singles from Herefordshire for new series of Married at First Sight UK
Channel 4 are looking for brave singles from Herefordshire to take part in a new series of Married at First Sight UK. From Channel 4: In this unique relationship series about married life, a panel of matchmaking experts will be there to help you find the one. To...
2021 Review: Former SAS Soldier Ian Rivers becomes first person to row unsupported from New York to the Isles of Scilly
Ian Rivers made worldwide headlines when he became the first person to row unsupported from New York to the Isles of Scilly in August. Here is a copy of the article that we shared back in August: Ian Rivers received a heroes welcome yesterday when he reached the Isles...
FOOTBALL | Hereford’s two festive fixtures against Kidderminster and Gloucester postponed due to COVID-19
Hereford FC have confirmed this afternoon that their Boxing Day fixture against Kidderminster Harriers and the clubs home fixture against Gloucester City on the 28th December have been postponed due to COVID-19. A spokesperson for Hereford FC said: “We are...
NEWS | Can you help police find a man after reports of inappropriate behaviour towards women
From West Mercia Police: Can you help us find a man officers would like to speak to in connection with inappropriate behavior in Hereford? He is described as six-foot tall with a full beard and moustache, olive skin, dark hair and a slim build. He has been seen...
NEWS | Murder investigation launched after death of a man in Monmouthshire
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Magor, Monmouthshire. Police received a call shortly before 2.30am on Monday 20 December, reporting a fire in a caravan at The Beeches Residential Caravan Park, Grange Wood, Knollbury. A...
NEWS | The first patients have been moved into the new wards at Hereford County Hospital
The first patients have been moved into the new wards at Hereford County Hospital in an historic moves which signals the end of the 1940s hutted wards. Volunteers and staff members cleaned, stocked cupboards, moved equipment and finally patients onto the new wards...
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Mika Kottila 1996-1997
Matt Healey continues the series. During the 1996/1997 season Hereford United went European with the signing of the tall Finnish Striker Mika Kottila. The previous season Hereford had reached the 3rd Division Play offs, but a high turnover of the playing staff meant...
NEWS | Large numbers of people queue for PCR tests at COVID-19 testing centre in Hereford
Large numbers of people have been queuing at the COVID-19 testing centre in Hereford this morning. Queues have been seen with hundreds of people reported to have attended the site for PCR tests today. If these people test positive, they will be required to...
NEWS | McDonald’s to open its Belmont Drive Thru on Christmas Day – Will you be visiting?
McDonald’s has confirmed that it will be opening its Belmont Drive Thru on Christmas Day! Signs have gone up on Belmont Road and it’s a decision that has sparked quite a response! The Drive Thru in Hereford will be open from 7am-11am like last year, serving the...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust has eased visiting restrictions to allow patients to see friends and family over festive period
Wye Valley NHS Trust has eased visiting restrictions to allow patients to see friends and relatives over the festive period. Each patient will be allowed to see two visitors on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Currently visiting is suspended to help...
NEWS | UK hits 30 million boosters as push continues to Get Boosted Now
More than 30 million people, over 56% of adults in the UK, have now had their COVID-19 booster during a record-breaking week for top-up jabs. Today (Wednesday 22nd December) saw a record number of daily vaccines administered, with a total of 1.06 million first, second...
NEWS | Janet Edwards from Hereford remains missing and her family are friends are continuing to search for her
Janet, who is age 66, is a healthy lady and a keen runner whose disappearance is completely out of character.She is a well-known and well-liked member of the Herefordshire Community having served for our NHS.Detective Inspector Cath Taylor, of West Mercia Police,...
NEWS | Promising early signs that people with Omicron COVID-19 variant could be less likely to be hospitalised by virus
Promising early data is showing that people with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 could be less likely to be hospitalised, when compared to the Delta variant. Data from the Imperial College London estimates Omicron cases are 15% less likely to attend hospital, and 40%...
NEWS | Home Bargains to temporarily close Hereford store from Christmas Eve for extension work to be completed
Home Bargains store in Hereford will be temporarily closed from Christmas Eve, with work to extend the store being completed during early 2022. The store, located just off Holmer Road in Hereford is to nearly double in size after extending into the unit previously...
NEWS | Lidl reveals Christmas opening hours and confirms stores will be closed on Boxing Day
Lidl has confirmed its festive opening hours, with confirmation that its stores, including one in Hereford, will be closed on Boxing Day. Staff will get at least three days off this Christmas and New Year period, with stores closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New...
NEWS | One person treated by paramedics following collision in Herefordshire this evening
One person has been treated by paramedics following a collision in Herefordshire this evening. The incident occurred on the A417 at Ashperton. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service all attended the...
NEWS | The Imperial in Hereford is closed today due to staff shortages with staff self-isolating
The Imperial Pub in Hereford is closed this evening with a notice on the door confirming that the pub is closed due to staff shortages. The sign says that staff are self-isolating due to COVID-19 and that the pub will remain closed for the rest of today but at present...
NEWS | 106,122 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the UK as Omicron cases rise rapidly
The United Kingdom has recorded a record 106,122 new cases of COVID-19, the highest daily number of cases recorded since the start of the pandemic. https://twitter.com/ukhsa/status/1473685530785288211?s=21 It means that a total of 643,219 people have tested positive...
NEWS | Avara becomes first meat processor to donate one million meals to food charity FareShare
Through its regular weekly supply, and provision of surplus product, Avara Foods has become the first meat processor to donate the equivalent of 1 million meals to FareShare. FareShare, the country’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste, typically takes...
NEWS | The Beefy Boys thank customers for helping them raise £5,723 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
The Beefy Boys in Hereford have taken to social media to thank their wonderful customers for helping them to raise an incredible £5,723 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. A spokesperson for The Beefy Boys said: “A few months ago we gave our customers the option of...
NEWS | UK regulator approves use of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in 5 to 11-year olds
A new age-appropriate formulation of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (Comirnaty) for use in children aged 5 to 11 years old has been approved today by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after finding that it is safe and effective. This...
BREAKING | New measures will be introduced from 6am on Boxing Day in Wales – FULL DETAILS
From the Welsh Government: The measures are a revised version of alert level 2 to respond to the new omicron variant and are designed to help keep businesses open and trading and protect customers and staff. The regulations bring back protections in hospitality...