A pedestrian received advanced trauma care by ambulance staff before being blue lighted to a major trauma centre following an RTC in Shropshire yesterday. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 4.19pm to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian...
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NEWS | Rail fares to rise by 3.8% in March 2022 it has been confirmed by the Department for Transport
Next year’s rail fare rise will be 3.8%, below the current retail price inflation of 7.1%. The government will not increase fares by the retail price index (RPI) rate plus 1%, as it did in 2021. Until the pandemic, fares were raised in January each year by a formula...
UK NEWS | Two women arrested on suspicion of murder after body of newborn baby found at property in Yorkshire
Police have launched an investigation after the body of a newborn baby was discovered at a property in Doncaster. Officers were called at 12.15pm today (16 December) and attended the scene on Norman Crescent, Rossington, alongside the ambulance service. Sadly, the...
NEWS | Fire crews help to rescue an animal from a swimming pool in Herefordshire
Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (Fownhope, Hereford and Bromyard) were called to a rescue an animal from a swimming pool in rural Herefordshire earlier this morning. The incident occurred at around 8am in the Ballingham area of...
BREAKING | 27-year-old woman arrested after four children died in a house fire overnight
Four young children have died following reports of a house fire in Sutton this evening. Police were called by the London Fire Brigade shortly after 19:00hrs on Thursday, 16 December to reports of a fire at a residential address on Collingwood Road in Sutton. Officers...
NEWS | Pregnant women urged to come forward for COVID-19 vaccination
There is growing evidence showing that women who are pregnant are at increased risk of serious consequences from coronavirus (COVID-19) and as a result, they should be considered a clinical risk group within the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Given that the majority...
NEWS | Sending a letter or parcel this Christmas via Royal Mail? Time is running out – READ MORE
Shop Early and Post Early for Christmas: Royal Mail is encouraging customers to order their online gifts and shopping well in advance, and to post their festive greetings early, to help its postmen and women deliver the bumper festive mailbag. Its latest recommended...
NEWS | Could Herefordshire be about to see a white Christmas?
Could Herefordshire be about to see a white Christmas? That's the question on many peoples lips this morning, with plenty of us who regularly check the weather app on our phones noticing the snow symbol showing up for the big day! What must be made clear is that at...
BREAKING | Liberal Democrats overturn HUGE Conservative majority to WIN North Shropshire by-election
Pressure has grown on Boris Johnson overnight after the Liberal Democrats overturned a HUGE Conservative majority to win the North Shropshire by-election. The Prime Minister has been under fire for a number of days now, following the news that a Christmas party was...
NEWS | The number of patients with COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire has fallen
Latest data released by NHS England shows that the number of patients with COVID-19 at hospitals in Herefordshire (Wye Valley NHS Trust) has fallen. Data shows that on the 14th December, a total of 21 patients had COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire. This represents...
BREAKING | Four children have died in a house fire in London tonight
London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe has spoken of his profound sadness after the tragic death of four children at a house fire in Sutton this evening. He said: “This is an incident that has left everyone numb with profound sadness. My thoughts are with the family and...
FULL DETAILS – Nightclubs to close in Wales from 27th December and other restrictions to come into force
The Welsh Government is issuing strong guidance to support people across Wales through the Christmas period. Wales will then introduce new restrictions, including for businesses and services – from 27 December. This will include a 2m rule on social distancing in...
BREAKING | Wales to close nightclubs and bring in other restrictions from 27th December
The Welsh Government has announced that it will be introducing new social distancing measures and also closing nightclubs in the country from 27th December, due to concerns over rising cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Social distancing will be in place in shops...
NEWS | Further COVID-19 restrictions in Wales could be announced as early as this evening
The Welsh Government is set to meet this evening and it’s being rumoured that further restrictions could be announced as early as tonight, due to the rampant spread of the Omicron variant in the United Kingdom. It’s understood that officials will meet this evening and...
NEWS | West Mercia Police issue strong message to those using illegal streaming
Worcester Trading Standards officers aided by West Mercia Police, in partnership with FACT and BT, executed a warrant on Tuesday 14 December as part of the continuing fight against illegal streaming. Officers visited two addresses in Worcester and seized a variety of...
NEWS | Collision sees section of A49 between Leominster and Shrewsbury closed this evening
A section of the A49 is closed this evening between Leominster and Shrewsbury due to a collision. Emergency services are at the scene and traffic is currently being diverted. https://twitter.com/westmerciaocc/status/1471522223559225349?s=21
BREAKING | United Kingdom records 88,376 new cases of COVID-19 as Omicron variant spreads rapidly across the country
The United Kingdom has recorded a record 88,376 new cases of COVID-19. The number of cases today is close to 10,000 cases higher than was recorded yesterday and will concern health officials. https://twitter.com/UKCovid19Stats/status/1471512453611622409?s=20 The...
BREAKING | Murder investigation launched after 16-year-old boy stabbed to death in horrific incident
A murder investigation is ongoing following the death of a teenage boy in Gloucester yesterday (Wednesday). Official identification is yet to take place, however the boy is believed to be 16-year-old Ramarni Crosby from Frampton on Severn. Chief Inspector Rich Pegler,...
NEWS | Police increasingly concerned about missing 66-year-old Janet from Hereford
Officers have released further information in the search for 66-year-old Janet Edwards who is missing from Hereford, and continue to appeal to the public for help to locate her. [UPDATED at 2.40pm 15.12.2021 - New information about what Janet was last seen wearing....
NEWS | Hereford model with Downs Syndrome takes part in her first fashion shoot
Amy Yemm from Hereford took part today in her first ever fashion shoot. The event took place at Deja Vu and was organised by Chelsea Assell from Effortless Elegance. Chelsea told us "I'm from Watford and want to bring diversity to my brand, we shoot with lots of...
NEWS | £15 prepaid cards to spend at local businesses are being delivered now – Here’s how to apply
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 | Police issue warning following sheep worrying in the Forest of Dean
Police are reminding dog owners that their pets should be kept under control following reports of sheep worrying in the Forest of Dean. On Monday (13 December), a farmer reported that his sheep, which are located off old Richard Reads Depot near Mitcheldean, had been...
NEWS | Police investigating report of hare coursing near Herefordshire border
Officers from the Rural Crime Team are investigating following reports of hare coursing near Tewkesbury earlier this month. Police attended a field off Dibden Lane in Alderton on the morning of Sunday 5 December after a farmer reported finding dead hares on his land...
NEWS | Motorist arrested after man is seriously injured in collision in Hereford
Officers were called to a road traffic collision on the A49 near the Asda store in Hereford at 7.05am today (Wednesday 15 December) The incident involved a white VW Polo and a mobility scooter. The man on the mobility scooter has been taken to hospital with serious...
NEWS | New opportunities to work and train as a healthcare support worker in Herefordshire
Wye Valley NHS Trust is launching full time apprenticeships for people interested in a career in healthcare in Herefordshire, which provide opportunities to train as a healthcare support worker, and the team will be in Hereford High Town on Friday 17 December, from...
NEWS | UK records a daily record of 78,610 new cases of COVID-19 as Omicron spreads rapidly across the country
The United Kingdom has recorded its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic back in March 2020, with a total of 78,610 new cases recorded today. Data shows that the Omicron variant is rapidly spreading, particularly in areas such as...
NEWS | Savannah Brockhill sentenced to minimum of 25 years in prison for the death of 16-month-old Star Hobson
Two women have been jailed for causing the death of a 16-month-old baby girl in Keighley. Savannah Brockhill, 28, was found guilty yesterday of the murder of Star Hobson and Frankie Smith, 20, was found guilty for causing or allowing her death. Today (15...
NEWS | Police searching for a man who was caught flashing whilst walking his dog in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police are currently searching for a man who has been caught flashing in Herefordshire. https://twitter.com/rossonwyecops/status/1471116216387395595?s=21
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...