West Mercia Police are currently searching for a man who has been caught flashing in Herefordshire. https://twitter.com/rossonwyecops/status/1471116216387395595?s=21
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NEWS | Two people treated for injuries following collision in Herefordshire earlier today
Two people have been treated by paramedics after a collision in Hereford earlier today. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Around 11am today (Wednesday 15 December) officers received a report of a collision between two cars on the A4349 from Arkstone Court...
BREAKING | Boris Johnson to host a COVID-19 press conference at 5pm this evening
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will host a COVID-19 press conference at 5pm this evening. He will be joined by Professor Chris Whitty (Chief Medical Officer for England) and Dr Nikki Kanani (Medical Director of Primary Care at NHS England). The briefing is expected to...
NEWS | New Fish & Chip Shop and Greek/Mediterranean Deli to open in Hereford
A new fish & chip shop and Greek/Mediterranean Deli is to open in Hereford it has been confirmed. The Little Cypriot are currently in the process of building a premises where they can operate from permanently! Taverna Hereford will be located at number 7 Bridge...
NEWS | ‘Inspiration’ Medical Director Dr Tony Blower to retire from St Michael’s Hospice
Christmas will signal the end of an era at St Michael’s Hospice near Hereford as the charity’s long-serving Medical Director retires. Dr Tony Blower joined the Bartestree-based Hospice in January 2000 and has gone on to become a hugely popular figure among patients,...
NEWS | Aldi announces that it is giving all store colleagues a pay rise from 1st February
New market-leading hourly rates for Store Assistants of £10.10 nationally and £11.55 within the M25Aldi remains the only supermarket to offer paid breaks, which for the average store colleague is worth £750 annuallyInvestment of a record-breaking £34m with all 28,000...
NEWS | Every household in Herefordshire is able to apply for a prepaid card loaded with £15 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 | Driver arrested after person on mobility scooter suffers serious injuries in Hereford collision
A driver has been arrested this morning after a person on a mobility scooter was seriously injured in a collision. Update from West Mercia Police below: “Officers were called to a road traffic collision on the A49 near the Asda store in Hereford at 7.05am. The...
NEWS | Morrisons to close all stores on Boxing Day to give staff well earned family time
Morrisons has announced that all its stores will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day this year. A post on the companies Facebook page said: "The Christmas countdown is on! To thank our hard working staff we’re closed this Boxing Day. "Check out our Christmas...
UPDATE | A49 CLOSED HEADING NORTHBOUND AT GREYFRIARS BRIDGE IN HEREFORD
We've received confirmation that the A49 is closed northbound at Greyfriars Bridge in Hereford this morning following a collision between a vehicle and a mobility scooter at approximately 7am. There is debris on the northbound side of the carriageway on Greyfriars...
NEWS | Travel chaos in Hereford this morning as two collisions result in gridlock on major roads
There is travel chaos on routes in Hereford this morning following reports of two collisions. The one causing the most delays is on the A49 near Asda, with reports that traffic is at a halt and has been since around 7am. Motorists have warned of severe delays on the...
NEWS | NHS workers property destroyed by fire just days before Christmas
An NHS Healthcare worker has seen her flat destroyed by fire, just days before Christmas. The fire occurred at the flat on Goodrich Grove on Sunday, when the ladies Christmas tree lights caught fire. A GoFundMe page has been set up and says the following: “I have set...
NEWS | Two women found guilty for causing the death of a 16-month-old baby
Two women have been found guilty for causing death of a 16-month-old baby in Keighley. Savannah Brockhill Frankie Smith Star Hobson was just 16 months old when she was taken to hospital on 22 September 2020 after suffering a cardiac arrest and sadly died the same day....
NEWS | Police searching for The Grinch who nearly stole Christmas…
West Mercia Police officers are currently searching for The Grinch who nearly stole Christmas after an incident in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing to the local community for information following an attempted theft from a...
NEWS | A4111 (Eardisley) to be closed for several hours according to West Mercia Police
West Mercia Police have confirmed that the A4111 (Eardisley) will be closed for several hours and motorists will need to find an alternative route. https://twitter.com/westmerciaocc/status/1470709160224473089?s=21
NEWS | List of where you can collect home COVID-19 testing kits in Herefordshire this week
Here is a list of where you can collect home COVID-19 testing kits this week in Herefordshire. Tuesday 14 December Co-op, Bromyard, 10am to 4pmOld market car park, 10:30am to 4:30pmTesco, Ledbury, 12pm to 6pm Wednesday 15 December Market House, Ledbury, 9:30am...
NEWS | Omicron variant now likely to be spreading throughout Herefordshire
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is likely to be spreading throughout Herefordshire, with latest estimates indicating that around 10% of cases in the West Midlands now being the Omicron variant. In London, this rises close to 50% of all cases. The Wellcome Sanger...
NEWS | Delays this morning on the A49 near Herefordshire border due to collision
There are delays this morning on the A49 near the Herefordshire border with Shropshire due to a collision. The incident is on A49 at the junction for the A4113 (Leintwardine). Close to the Clive Arms. Traffic is reportedly coping fairly well at present but there are...
NEWS | Woman jailed for racially abusing a doorman earlier this year
A woman has admitted racially abusing a black doorman in Birmingham city centre. Sharna Walker, from Worcester, used racist language against the security staff member at least 10 times during the outburst on the night of Saturday 22 May. Birmingham Magistrates Court...
NEWS | A49 (Ross Road) partially blocked in Hereford by a collision this evening
The A49 (Ross Road) is currently partially blocked by a collision involving two vehicles this evening. The incident has occurred at the junction near the Broadleys pub and emergency services are at the scene. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route until the...
NEWS | There has been a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases being recorded in the Credenhill, Weobley & Wellington area
Latest data released by Public Health England has shown that there has been a spike in the number of cases of COVID-19 being recorded in the Credenhill, Weobley & Wellington area of Herefordshire. Data for the seven day period ending 8th December shows that a...
NEWS | Police provide update on incident at Tesco in Hereford this morning
West Mercia Police have provided an update on an incident that occurred at Tesco in Bewell Street in Hereford earlier this morning. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Police were called to Tesco on Bewell Street in Hereford at around 9.40am today (13...
NEWS | Emergency services called to incident at Tesco in Hereford
Emergency services have been called to an incident in Tesco (Bewell Street) this morning. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the store at approximately 9.30am this morning. Police remain at the scene but West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) is closed at Llangua due to a collision
We’ve received a report this morning that the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) is closed to a collision at Llangua. The collision is said to have occurred on the bridge that links England and Wales and Police, Ambulance and Fire crews are all said to be in...
NEWS | Police issue appeal after reports that thieves attempted to break into a van
West Mercia Police officers have issued an appeal for information after a report that thieves attempted to break into a van in Linton, near Ross-on-Wye. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “As a correction to a previous message we have had an attempt break...
NEWS | Concerns grow for missing woman from Hereford as police continue to search for her
Police are growing increasingly concerned for 66-year-old Janet Edwards who has been missing since 2.30pm on Friday (10 December) from Hereford. Herefordshire local area commander, Superintendent Edd Williams said: "This is very out of character for Janet and we are...
NEWS | Fire crews responding to a fire at a property in Hereford this evening
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are responding to a fire at a property near Belmont Road in Hereford this evening. The fire is opposite the McDonald’s Drive Thru on Goodrich Grove and a number of fire crews as well as officers from West Mercia Police...
BREAKING | Boris Johnson: “We’re now facing an emergency in our battle with Omicron”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that we are now facing an emergency with the Omicron variant in the UK. The Prime Minister has announced that all eligible adults over 18 will be offered a COVID booster jab before the end of this year as long as it is three...
NEWS | Latest Bird Flu update after two outbreaks were confirmed in Herefordshire
The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza following a number of confirmed cases across Great Britain in recent weeks. The new...
BREAKING | Prime Minister Boris Johnson to address the nation at 8pm this evening
Boris Johnson to address the nation about booster vaccines at 8pm after the UK's COVID alert level was raised from 3 to 4. The update from the Prime Minister is likely to detail further information on the rollout of booster vaccines. Transmission of COVID-19 is...
NEWS | 1,239 new cases of Omicron variant recorded in the United Kingdom
1239 additional confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been reported across the UK. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 Omicron cases in the UK is 3137. 1196 additional confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been reported across...
NEWS | Missing man rescued by Mountain Rescue Team after being missing for 24 hours
At 10pm on Friday evening the Longtown Mountain Rescue Team were contacted by Gwent Police asking for assistance in the search for a local missing man from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. The team responded with around 20 personnel and a dog team, who were involved with...
NEWS | Candle Lit Vigil for those lost to COVID-19 in Hereford
There will be a Candle Lit Vigil for those lost to COVID-19 in the grounds of Hereford Cathedral on 23rd December 2021 at 7pm and on zoom for those that are unable to attend in person. This will coincide with nationwide vigils in memory of those who have died during...
NEWS | West Mercia Police investigating a theft from a property in a Herefordshire village
West Mercia Police are investigating a theft from a property in a Herefordshire village. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are investigating a theft which occurred in Brinsop between Saturday 30th October and Monday 8th November 2021. “The theft occurred...
NEWS | One person treated by paramedics after collision in Herefordshire
One person has been treated by paramedics after a collision overnight in Herefordshire. https://twitter.com/hwfirekingsland/status/1469796283485507587?s=21
NEWS | Fire crews responding to a fire in Hereford this evening
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are currently responding to a fire at a restaurant in Hereford. The fire is at the Mediterrane restaurant on Red Barn Drive. More soon.
NEWS | Air ambulance and West Mercia Police in attendance at incident on Hereford Racecourse
Update 11am: Air Ambulance remains on the scene but the Hereford Races Christmas Jumper Raceday is expected to go ahead as planned. The Air Ambulance and West Mercia Police are currently in attendance at an incident on Hereford Racecourse. The incident is the...
NEWS | Free parking in Leominster and Ross-on-Wye today to support local businesses
Herefordshire Council have been working with town councils, Hereford City Council and Hereford Business Improvement District to offer free parking in council car parks for the following events: Kington winter food and drink festival: Saturday 4 December (the event has...
NEWS | Here is a list of current and upcoming roadworks in Herefordshire
Here is a list of current and upcoming roadworks in Herefordshire. Courtesy of Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty Living Places (@hfdsstreets) https://twitter.com/HfdsStreets/status/1469577783651315713?s=20...
FOOTBALL | Knighton Town chairman blames lack of commitment as club is forced to withdraw from Tier 4 Welsh League
Knighton Town Chairman Gary Cooper has blamed a lack of commitment and injuries for the reason that the club have been forced to withdraw from the Tier 4 Welsh League. A statement from Knighton Town Chairman Gary Cooper said: "Knighton Town Football Club have been...
NEWS | Kington Murder: Latest information after three people are charged following the death of Carl Dyche
Three men have been charged following the death of Carl Dyche in Kington. Luke Bellis, 29, of High Street, Kington has been charged with murder. Ajay Price, 19, also of High Street, Kington, has been charged with murder. Another man, John Locke, 33, of Greenfields,...
NEWS | Police step up patrols following incident in Hereford this week
West Mercia Police have stepped up patrols in the College area of Hereford this week after reports that an ‘unknown man’ approached a child in the College Green area of the city on Wednesday evening. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “I...
BREAKING | Protection zone in place as another outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 is confirmed in Herefordshire
Earlier this evening, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced the declaration of a Protection Zone and a SurveillanceZone near Clifford in Herefordshire due to an outbreak of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Further information - AI -...
FEATURED | Details on where you can spend your £15 prepaid card in Herefordshire
Over recent weeks we’ve received numerous messages from members of the public who have been asking us where they can spend the £15 prepaid card that they have applied for through Herefordshire Council. Here is the key detail: The card must be used in Herefordshire....
NEWS | One-off payment now available to help support vulnerable people and families in Herefordshire
If you are living in a low income household that receives Universal Credit you can now apply for a one-off payment of £60 to help with food, energy and other essential costs. The payment is available through Herefordshire Council, which has been allocated over...
BREAKING | 448 new cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant recorded in the United Kingdom
Latest data released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that a further 448 cases of the Omicron variant have been recorded in the United Kingdom. This takes the total number of cases of the Omicron variant in the UK to 1,265. The latest variant technical...
NEWS | Family of man who died after a serious assault have paid tribute to him
Gwent Police received a report of a serious assault in Church Street, Trellech, near Monmouth, at around 8.40pm on Saturday 4 December after a man was found unconscious and unresponsive. Officers attended along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service who...
NEWS | Police investigating reports of a child being approached by a man in Hereford
West Mercia Police have confirmed that they are investigating reports of a child being approached by an unknown man in Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We can confirm we have received reports of an incident involving a child...
NEWS | There will be more police officers patrolling the streets of Herefordshire over the festive period
From West Mercia Police: The Christmas party season is upon us and we want to let you know what we’re doing to help keep you safe as you enjoy a festive night out. Over the next few weekends more and more people will be visiting bars, pubs and clubs in our cities and...
NEWS | Face masks now mandatory in most indoor settings in England
The Prime Minister has confirmed that England will move to Plan B following the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in the UK. Urgent work has been ongoing to understand the impact of the new variant with regards to vaccines, treatments and transmissibility. Early...