Emergency services including West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at a collision on the A49 / A456 this evening. The incident has occurred near The Salway Arms at Woofferton. Motorists are advised to use an...
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NEWS | Police investigating an incident involving a dog in a Herefordshire village
From West Mercia Police: “We would like to make you aware of an incident that occurred on the 03rd December at approximately 06:00 in Barrs Orchard Tarrington. “A black Labrador has attacked another dog who was with its owner whilst on a lead. Injuries were caused to...
UK NEWS | Anyone travelling to the UK will need to show a negative pre-departure test from Tuesday
From 4am on Monday 6 December, UK and Irish citizens and residents arriving from Nigeria must isolate in a government-approved managed quarantine facility for 10 days, and receive two negative PCR tests, as further precautionary action is taken against the Omicron...
NEWS | Government to introduce compulsory cat microchipping to help reunite lost and stray pets
Lost or stray pet cats are more likely to be reunited with their owners and returned home safely under new pet microchipping rules announced by the Government today. Under the new plans, all keepers must ensure their pet is microchipped before they reach the age of 20...
NEWS | 75 new cases of Omicron variant confirmed in England
A further 75 cases of Omicron variant confirmed The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified 75 further cases of COVID-19 with mutations consistent with B.1.1.529 in England, in addition to the previous 29 confirmed cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant known as...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council issues Avian flu update after outbreak confirmed near Leominster
Herefordshire Council is supporting an outbreak of avian flu at a poultry farm in the Shobdon area near Leominster, following confirmation of the presence of the virus by the Government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) last night (Thursday). The council is...
NEWS | Kevin the Carrot and family stolen from a pub in Hereford
Staff at a pub in Hereford have been left disappointed after a member of the public stole their Kevin the Carrot and family display that had been put in place for Christmas. The incident occurred at The Kings Fee (Wetherspoon) in Hereford and has been reported to...
NEWS | Residents urged to return unwanted NHS walking aids to Hereford County Hospital
Wye Valley NHS Trust is urging residents to check their own homes and their family members’ homes for NHS walking aids, such as crutches, zimmer frames and metal walking sticks that are no longer needed, as part of its ‘Hand it back’ campaign. Many unwanted walking...
TRAVEL | A49 partially blocked by a collision near Ludlow this evening
The A49 is partially blocked this evening due to a collision in south Shropshire. The incident has occurred on the A49, between Ludlow Food Centre and the level crossing at Onibury. Your Herefordshire have been informed that traffic in the area is slow and motorists...
BREAKING | Step mother of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes sentenced to minimum of 29 years in prison for his murder
The evil step mother of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes has been jailed for life and must serve a minimum of 29 years in prison for his murder. Emma Tustin aged 32 was sentenced at Coventry Crown Court with Arthur's father Thomas Hughes being sentenced to 21 years in prison for...
NEWS | Ledbury man given community order after pleading guilty to assault with intent to resist arrest
A man from Ledbury has been given a community order after pleading guilty to assault with intent to resist arrest. Daniels Kalva, 19, Ledbury, was given a community order at Hereford Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 18 November. He was ordered to undertake 150 hours of...
NEWS | Police investigate theft at a farm in rural Herefordshire
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following a theft at a farm in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We are investigating a theft which occurred from a farm in Wellington between Tuesday 30th November and...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for sexual offences involving children in the Hereford area
Richard Webb, 34, of Moat Crescent, was sentenced to nine years in prison at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 2 December). He will be placed on the sexual offenders register for life and will have a three-year extended licence period. His offences took place...
NEWS | Evil Step-mother convicted of killing Arthur Labinjo-Hughes will be sentenced today
Step-mother Emma Tustin has today (Thursday 2 December) been convicted of the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, who was just six years old when he died from a severe blow to his head. His father Thomas Hughes has been convicted of his manslaughter. Arthur’s death on 17...
WHAT’S ON? | Jack and the Beanstalk will have you laughing throughout at The Courtyard Hereford this Christmas
As we all know, it's been a difficult 18-24 months, with the ongoing pandemic seeing the arts industry decimated and fabulous venues such as The Courtyard in Hereford simply fighting to stay alive. With Christmas Pantomime performances cancelled in December 2020, it...
NEWS | West Mercia Police urge public to remain cautious after latest ‘courier fraud’ scam
Officers are asking everyone to be aware of a “courier fraud” scam. Phone calls are being made from fraudsters claiming to be from West Mercia Police and quoting the force telephone number. They are attempting to persuade people to make bank transfers and making...
NEWS | Cull to take place after Bird Flu confirmed at premises in Herefordshire
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near Leominster, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire on the 2 December 2021. All birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone...
NEWS | Scrolling through your playlist whilst driving could soon see you get a £200 fine and six points on your licence
Drivers are to be hit with £200 fines and six points on their licence if they use their phone under virtually any circumstance at the wheel, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. While it’s already illegal for motorists to text or make phone calls (other...
UK NEWS | Location of all 29 cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant in England revealed
The location of all 29 cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in England have been revealed. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified 7 further cases of COVID-19 with mutations consistent with B.1.1.529 in England, in addition to the previous 22 confirmed...
BREAKING | H5N1 (high pathogenic) avian influenza confirmed at premises in Herefordshire – FULL DETAILS
H5N1 (high pathogenic) avian influenza has been confirmed at a premises near Leominster today. Full details of protection zone can be found at the bottom of this article. The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to...
NEWS | Visiting restrictions remain in place at hospitals in Herefordshire as number of patients with COVID-19 revealed in latest figures
Visiting restrictions remain in place at hospitals in Herefordshire (Wye Valley NHS Trust) this week, with latest data released by NHS England showing a slight increase in the number of patients with COVID-19 at hospital in the county. Data shows that on the 30th...
NEWS | Step-mother and father convicted of killing 6-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
Step-mother Emma Tustin has today (Wednesday 2 December) been convicted of the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, who was just six years old when he died from a severe blow to his head. His father Thomas Hughes has been convicted of his manslaughter. Arthur's death on...
VIDEO | Dixie will be bringing joy to families across the county this Christmas!
Dixie Furnell from Hereford will be bringing christmas joy to hundreds of children across the county this festive period Dixies Christmas Mission 2021 will see him travelling around Herefordshire distributing presents to local children....
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TV | ITV releases preview of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day TV Listings
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day shows stream on ITV Hub ahead of broadcast Viewers won’t have to wait to unwrap their festive TV treats this Christmas, as ITV announces plans to make Christmas period evening shows available on ITV Hub each morning, ahead...
SHOP LOCAL | New prepaid card launched to help county Shop Local and recover economically from COVID-19
Herefordshire Council is sending a prepaid card to every one of the county’s 90,000 households which applies for it, as part of its new Shop Local campaign. The campaign aims to kickstart the local economy by encouraging residents to spend their money with local...
NEWS | Company director fined £1,272 for abandoning waste site near Herefordshire border
Jonathan Wells, of Condover, Shrewsbury, pleaded guilty at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on 19 November 2021 to breaching conditions of an environmental waste permit including abandoning the site operated by LMS Skips Limited in Bromfield, Ludlow. The court fined...
TV | BBC announces Christmas line-up with Mrs Brown’s Boys, Eastenders, Blankety Blank and Michael McIntyre all included
The BBC is treating viewers to a wealth of festive sparkle and yuletide entertainment over the holiday season, spreading good cheer, and a little mystery, across the nation this Christmas and New Year. From a huge array of brand new shows and specials, to festive...
NEWS | Ross-on-Wye currently has one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the county
Latest data released by Public Health England is indicating an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases recorded in the Ross-on-Wye area of Herefordshire over recent days. In the seven day period ending 26th November, a total of 59 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded...
NEWS | Police provide update after ten-year-old boy was killed in dog attack
From Gwent Police: We were called to an address in Pentwyn, Penyrhoel, Caerphilly at around 3.55pm on Monday 8 November, following reports of a dog attack. Officers attended, including specially-trained firearms officers, alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance...
NEWS | Police appeal after a car was stolen by a group of men who were attempting to steal dog from owner
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following the attempted theft of a dog, which subsequently resulted in the theft of a car. The incident happened on Sunday 28 November at about 11.00am. A 24-year-old man was walking his dog, an American XL Bully, in...
NEWS | There won’t be free parking for people wishing to shop in Hereford this evening
Free Christmas Parking returns to Hereford this year during what is being billed as the best Christmas Shopping Experiences ever to be offered in the City. The Hereford Business Improvement District, a representative of over 500 businesses in Hereford, will be putting...
NEWS | Popular route over the River Wye in Herefordshire to be closed for two weeks
A popular route over the River Wye in Herefordshire will be closed for two weeks, with motorists facing long diversions. The C1098 will be closed between Madley and Bridge Sollars from 6th December for 12 days, for internet work to take place. More details in the...
NEWS | Man released under investigation as part of Stonehouse murder investigation
The man who was arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Stonehouse has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries. The 53-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of murder during the early hours of Sunday morning (28 November). The...
NEWS | HWFRS collects nearly £98k worth of recyclable clothing handed over by generous public – over 482 tonnes!
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has collected over 482 tonnes of unwanted clothing in in its Fire Fighters Charity recycling banks – raising nearly 98k! This impressive result, donated by the generous public, is the quantity and value of clothing...
WEATHER WARNING | Snow is possible across parts of Herefordshire overnight tonight
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for ice across Herefordshire on Thursday morning. The Met Office warning states: “An area of rain, sleet and snow is expected to move south across much of Wales and parts of western England on Thursday morning. With...
UK NEWS | RAC demands that retailers cut cost of fuel with wholesale prices continuing to fall
Retailers must cut the price of petrol and diesel this week or risk losing all credibility with drivers, the RAC is warning. RAC Fuel Watch data shows the price of oil fell by $10 a barrel to $73.18 on Friday on top of already lower wholesale prices meaning...
NEWS | Thousands of low earners to benefit from income boost today
As announced in the Autumn Budget, the taper rate – the amount that a person’s Universal Credit is reduced by as they earn more – has dropped from 63% to 55%. Simultaneously, work allowances, the amount eligible claimants can earn before their Universal Credit is...
NEWS | Police continue search for a missing man from Hereford this morning
West Mercia Police are continuing to appeal for help to find Matthew Latimer who is missing from Hereford. Matthew, who is 41-years-old, was last seen yesterday morning (Tuesday 30 November) at around 10.12am. He was wearing a black tracksuit bottoms, a black jacket...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate at lowest level since mid-September as cases plummet
Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection rate remains one of the lowest in the United Kingdom at present and is currently at its lowest level since mid-September as cases continue to plummet. The number of new cases recorded in the seven day period ending 25th November was...
NEWS | 16 year old sent to prison for 40 months after serious assault involving a knife
A 16 year old man from Worcestershire has been sentenced to 40 months in prison following an assault in June this year. For legal reasons, the young man cannot be named however, having pleaded guilty to the assault of two men in Worcester on 4 June 2021 he was...
COMMUNITY | Help raise money to give a 10-month-old boy with rare disease a Christmas to remember
Friends and family are fundraising on behalf of a gorgeous little boy named Eli-James. Eli-James is just 10 months old and has devastatingly been diagnosed with pontocerebellar hypoplasia. Doctors have advised his parents to spend time making memories with him as...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council issues advice to residents in response to new measures and Omicron COVID-19 variant
Herefordshire Council advises residents to follow the latest government rules on coronavirus Herefordshire Council is advising residents across the county on the measures government has introduced in response to the Omicron variant of coronavirus. From...
NEWS | Police are searching for missing man from Hereford this evening
West Mercia Police are searching for a missing man from Hereford this evening. From West Mercia Police: We’re appealing for help to find Matthew Latimer who is missing from Hereford. Matthew, who is 41-years-old, was last seen this morning (Tuesday 30 November) at...
NEWS | TSB to close 70 more branches including those in Ross-on-Wye, Shrewsbury and Worcester
TSB has announced today that it will close 70 more branches across the United Kingdom, including those in Ross-on-Wye, Shrewsbury and Worcester. TSB has today announced it will close 70 branches in 2022 as it responds to declining branch use and increasing numbers of...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council to provide free school meals to over 3,600 children during the Christmas holidays
Herefordshire Council has this afternoon confirmed that it will be providing free school meals for over 3,600 children across the county during the Christmas holidays. A post on the Herefordshire Council website says: We are providing funding for a scheme that ensures...
FOOTBALL | Tributes pour in for former Hereford United manager John Sillett who has passed away aged 85
Tributes have been pouring in since the news broke this morning that John Sillett has passed away aged 85. The former Hereford United manager took the side to a Third Division title in 1976 and taking the team to their highest league ever position. Sillett...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s opens new supermarket in Ludlow for the first time creating 95 jobs for local people
Sainsbury’s opened its first ever supermarket in the town of Ludlow today, welcoming customers through the doors of the brand-new store following a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark its launch. The 19,564 sq. ft store was opened by Deputy Mayor of Ludlow, Vivienne...
WATCH | Police release video of heavily intoxicated motorist behind the wheel of a car
The sad consequences of being arrested for drink driving-related offences are being laid bare in new bodyworn video footage showing the damaging effect it can have on all involved. It is being released by Gloucestershire Constabulary as drivers are being warned not to...
CHARITY | Herefordshire funeral director skydived from a staggering 13,500ft to fundraise for local hospice with a group of bikers
A Herefordshire funeral director skydived from a staggering 13,500ft to fundraise for his local hospice with a group of bikers, who have raised over £600,000 for the hospice to date. The Hospice Angels were founded by Mike Pullin in 2003 and have...