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...
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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...
NEWS | Aldi reveals Christmas opening hours for its stores in Herefordshire with staff given Christmas Day and Boxing Day off
Aldi has revealed when its stores will be open over the festive period. In the run-up to Christmas, Aldi are extending their opening hours, providing more time to pick up last-minute food and presents before the big day. Stores will also be opening until 6pm on...
NEWS | Hospice issues alert after reports of bogus fundraisers targeting members of the public in Herefordshire
St Michael's Hospice has taken to social media to warn members of the public about bogus fundraisers who are believed to be using the hospice's name to get money from members of the public in Herefordshire. A post on the St Michael's Hospice Facebook page said: "𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐭...
NEWS | Delta remains the dominant COVID-19 variant in Herefordshire with cases much lower than other parts of United Kingdom
Despite Omicron cases rapidly rising in many parts of the United Kingdom, particularly in London and the South East, Herefordshire at present remains relatively unaffected by the new variant with just a handful of cases reported. Data released by the Wellcome Sanger...
NEWS | Self-isolation rules altered in UK meaning that you could have to self-isolate with COVID-19 for just seven days
Self-isolation rules have been altered in England, meaning that people that test negative for COVID-19 by lateral flow on day 6 and 7 of isolation will be able to return to life as normal and no longer have to isolate for the full ten days. The news is likely to be...
FILM REVIEW | Spider-Man: No Way Home is a ‘stunning cinematic achievement’ says Lewis Pearce
The latest Spider-Man movie came with unprecedented levels of expectation. Not only was it the final entry in Tom Holland’s trilogy as the titular webslinger but also teased the return of many beloved villains of previous...
UK NEWS | Police investigation launched after a man suffers serious neck injury after cycling into barbed wire in South Wales
Mountain biker suffers injury on Bwlch Mountain trail. Police in Rhondda are appealing for information following an incident involving a mountain biker which occurred on Sunday (Dec 19) at around midday .A 39 year-old man who was riding downhill the Bwlch Mountain...
NEWS | Grants for hospitality and leisure businesses likely to be available in two to three weeks time
Grants for hospitality and leisure businesses in Herefordshire are expected to be available for distribution in two to three weeks time. Hereford BID (Hereford Business Improvement District) has been quick to approach Herefordshire Council for further details and Mike...
NEWS | Emergency services called after car overturns on stretch of road in Herefordshire
Emergency services were called to a collision near Ross-on-Wye earlier today where a car had overturned. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ross-on-Wye were assisted by West Mercia Police officers and West Midlands Ambulance Service....
NEWS | Police arrest two people on suspicion of drug driving following operation near Ledbury today
West Mercia Police officers have conducted vehicle checks today in Ledbury and have made two arrests. A bike was seized as rider had no licence, insurance, MOT or road tax. Ten other drivers were also reported....
NEWS | Grants of up to £6,000 available to support hospitality businesses over the festive period
Recognising that the rise of the Omicron variant means some businesses are likely to struggle over the coming weeks, the government is providing one-off grants of up to £6,000 per premises for businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England. At what is...
NEWS | One person arrested after drugs raid in Newton Farm area of Hereford
One person has been arrested and a number of items seized at a premises in the Newton Farm area of Hereford this morning. Officers attended the address early this morning and one male was arrested. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “South Wye SNT have today...
IMPORTANT | Changes to bus services in Herefordshire over the festive period – FULL DETAILS
Bus services in Herefordshire will operate as shown below. Christmas Eve, Friday 24 December 2021 Normal weekday school holiday service. Exceptions Yeomans / Lugg Valley – the following journeys will not operate: Service 71B at 1810, Service 74 at 1805, 1825 and 1855,...
NEWS | Reports of Christmas Wreaths being stolen from properties in Hereford yesterday evening
Your Herefordshire has received a number of reports of Christmas Wreaths being stolen in the Bobblestock area of Hereford yesterday evening. A number of members of the public reported having Christmas Wreaths stolen, with one man spotted holding several of them....
NEWS | Be prepared this festive period – order repeat prescriptions early say local healthcare bosses
Healthcare bosses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are reminding people that even over the festive period the NHS remains open and available to anyone who needs it. There will be a change in opening times for some NHS services, including GP practices and...
NEWS | Could Herefordshire be set to see a white Christmas?
The question on everyone's lips. Could Herefordshire be about to see a white Christmas? Quite often, there is more chance of seeing snow on Easter Sunday than there is on Christmas Day, but there are signs that this year could be different, although forecasters are...
NEWS | Sporting events to be played behind closed doors in Wales as omicron cases rise
Sporting events will be played behind closed doors from Boxing Day in Wales to help control the spread of the new omicron variant. Economy Minister Vaughan Gething announced the new measures for indoor and outdoor sporting events as the latest figures showed a further...
NEWS | Police issue appeal following a burglary in Herefordshire over the weekend
Police in Herefordshire are appealing for witnesses after a burglary in Moreton-on-Lugg over the weekend. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing to the Moreton-on-Lugg community for information following a burglary at a home on The Spires. “The...
NEWS | Police arrest three on suspicion of drug driving during police operation in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers have arrested three drivers today on suspicion of drug driving. Officers were carrying out a traffic operation at Hereford Racecourse today and were checking vehicles using the A4103 (Roman Road) in the city. A spokesperson for West Mercia...
DARTS | Graham Hall is the winner of the 2021 Richmond Club Darts tournament
Graham Hall from Stratford Upon Avon was the winner of the 2021 Richmond Club Darts Tournament which was held on the 19th December in Hereford. Hall took home the £500 prize money. Left to Right : Les Walker from the Richmond Club, the winner Graham Hall, organiser...
BREAKING | Boris Johnson: “No further restrictions at present but we are keeping an eye on the situation hour by hour.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed this evening that at present no further restrictions will be put in place to slow the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. However the Prime Minister has warned that if cases and hospitalisation continue to rise, then the...
NEWS | Police investigating incident where a car was damaged in a village near Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are investigating an incident where a car was damaged in a village near Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are investigating criminal damage to a car in Credenhill and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward....
NEWS | Trains cancelled between Hereford and Worcester after lorry hits bridge
Rail services between Hereford and Worcester and cancelled this afternoon after a lorry hit a bridge near Hereford. The incident has occurred on the A465 (Bromyard Road). Emergency services are at the scene and the road is expected to remain closed for some time. Rail...
NEWS | Reports that a lorry has hit a bridge in Herefordshire this afternoon
We’ve received reports that a lorry has hit the railway bridge on the A465 (Bromyard Road), near the junction for Lumber Lane. Emergency services are at the scene and motorists are advised to use an alternative route for the time being. More soon.
BREAKING | Prime Minister Boris Johnson to meet Government officials at 2pm this afternoon to discuss COVID-19 and Christmas
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to meet Government officials at 2pm this afternoon to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and in particular the Omicron variant that is spreading rapidly throughout parts of the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister will also discuss options for...
BREAKING | Three teenage boys from Gloucester have jointly been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Ramarni Crosby
Three teenage boys from Gloucester have jointly been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Ramarni Crosby. The boys, who are aged 15, 16 and 17, have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court today (Monday). They cannot legally...
NEWS | 72.9% of eligible adults have received a COVID-19 booster jab in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Thanks to the incredible work of local health officials and hundreds of volunteers, a total of 404,428 of 554,744 eligible adults in Herefordshire and Worcestershire have now received their COVID-19 booster dose, meaning that the two counties sit in a strong position...
NEWS | Searches take place in canal following murder of 16-year-old boy in Gloucester last week
Searches have been taking place in a canal in Gloucester over the weekend in relation to an ongoing murder investigation. Specialist police dive teams have been searching the Gloucester & Sharpness canal in the Hempsted area, off Quayside Way, since yesterday,...
FOOTBALL | Westfields score four to go joint second ahead of a big local derby with Lads Club
Westfields were in fine scoring form once again with a 4-1 victory over Roman Glass St George on Saturday. Goals from Jamie Bird, Josh Hunt, Matthew MacDonald and Daniel Stoneman ensured all three points for Phil Glover's men who will now turn all their attention to...
NEWS | Fall in COVID-19 positivity rate in Herefordshire despite increase in testing
Recent figures released by Public Health England indicate a fall in the number of new infections of COVID-19 in Herefordshire. This is despite an increase in testing over recent weeks and also the spread of the Omicron variant which is currently causing problems in...
NEWS | Important information about the £15 prepaid cards to spend at local businesses in Herefordshire
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 | Emergency services respond to collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this evening
Emergency services, including West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to a collision on the A4137 at St Owen’s Cross earlier this evening. Fire crews from Ross-on-Wye and Whitchurch attended...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rate falling and number of patients in hospital with COVID-19 down in Herefordshire
Despite all the doom and gloom nationwide, Herefordshire is coping rather well at present in keeping the number of new cases of COVID-19 down. Latest data released by both NHS England and Public Health England shows that COVID-19 infection rates are currently falling...
NEWS | In-store cleaner required in the pet food aisle please as Audi drives in to shop window
Supermarket staff in Derbyshire had a shock after an Audi smashed through a door window and ended up on an aisle in the store. An investigation is ongoing but early indications show poor standard of driving in the car park. Derbyshire Police said: “Sainsbury's,...
NEWS | “Stevie Steps” charity is launched in memory of Stevie
Barri Graham and his partner Naomi tragically lost their daughter Stevie earlier this year. Stevie who was aged three passed away in June 2021. The couple live in Worcester, but prior to that Naomi lived in Hereford and previously volunteered at the Covid test centre...
LATEST | Avian influenza affecting Herefordshire – Latest Details on outbreaks
Avian influenza (bird flu), a disease of birds, has been identified in captive and wild birds in the UK. All poultry keepers should review their biosecurity, sign up for disease alerts, and register their birds with APHA. Keepers must report any unexplained deaths or...
NEWS | Two women arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender as part of murder investigation
An additional warrant of further detention has been granted for three teenage boys arrested on suspicion of murder. Officers have been given more time to continue questioning the boys, aged 15, 16 and 17, on suspicion of the murder of 16-year-old Ramarni Crosby in...
INFO | Christmas & New Year opening times at Supermarkets in Herefordshire
Here is a list of opening hours at supermarkets in Herefordshire over the festive period. Please note that these hours may be subject to change and should be used for guidance only. ALDI (Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury) DateOpening Hours22nd Dec7am -...
DARTS | Former PDC players Terry Jenkins and Nick Fullwell take part in the Richmond Club Darts competition
The Richmond Club's annual charity Darts competition took place today. Former PDC players Terry Jenkins and Nick Fulwell took part. Jenkins will be involved in the inaugural 2022 World Senior Darts competition next year alongside the likes of Phil Taylor, John Lowe...