The Met Office has updated its weather warning for this coming Saturday, with gale force winds, heavy rain, sleet and snow likely across many parts of the United Kingdom. The Met Office warning says: “Storm Arwen will bring high winds to most areas during Saturday....
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NEWS | Aldi launches Christmas ‘Click & Collect’ slots – But you need to be quick to secure one
Aldi customers can now order this year’s Christmas groceries via its Click & Collect service. Christmas collection slots are now available to book via https://groceries.aldi.co.uk/en-GB, so shoppers can order from a vast range of groceries online and select a...
NEWS | Police are searching for a stolen van that travelled through Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers are searching for a stolen Ford Transit van that traveled through Herefordshire in the early hours of yesterday (24th November). A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “During the early hours of the 24th November 2021 a white Ford...
BREAKING | Five arrested after 27 people died when boat sank when crossing the English Channel
Five people have been arrested on people smuggling offences after 27 people died when a boat they were travelling in sank when attempting to cross the English Channel from France yesterday. French officials confirmed that five people had been arrested and that at...
NEWS | HGV seized due to driver having no licence and one motorist arrested on suspicion of drug driving
One person was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and a HGV seized due to the driver having no licence, as West Mercia Police conducted the road worthiness of vehicles yesterday. Officers were in Ross-on-Wye and during checks found a number of defects on vehicles,...
NEWS | Motorists using A49 to travel through Hereford continue to be held up by roadworks north of the city
Motorists that use the A49 between Hereford and Leominster are continuing to be held up by roadworks north of the city, despite work appearing to be completed. The roadworks, which are situated between Holmer Church and Lyde have been in place for several months for...
NEWS | Council gives go-ahead for new restaurant/takeaway in Hereford city centre
Herefordshire Council has granted planning permission for a new restaurant in Hereford. The restaurant will be located on Eign Gate, in the unit previously occupied by Millets. The planning application was submitted in March, but due to this being a change of use from...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after robbery in Hereford city centre
A man had his chain stolen in a robbery in Hereford city centre on Saturday evening, West Mercia Police have confirmed. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “Officers received a report of a robbery in St Owen Street, Hereford on Saturday 20...
UK NEWS | Man stabbed to death in incident in Cardiff City Centre
South Wales Police have confirmed that a man has died following a stabbing in Hansen Street, Butetown, Cardiff, shortly after 9am on Tuesday, November 23). Although formal identification has not been carried out, he is believed to be a 31-year-old local man. Next of...
NEWS | Cat put down after getting trapped in illegal trap in Herefordshire
A cat has had to be put down after getting trapped in an illegal trap in Herefordshire. https://twitter.com/gvalleycops/status/1463567014648324104?s=21
NEWS | Asda to start selling draught beers and ciders to customers
Asda customers will soon be able to pick up their favourite freshly poured tipple in reusable containers after the supermarket announced it will become the first UK grocer to launch a draught craft beer concept. From today, shoppers in Milton Keynes can sample from a...
BREAKING | More than 25 migrants have died after dinghy sinks in the English Channel
More than 25 migrants have died after a dinghy sank in the English Channel. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been informed of the news and is currently holding an emergency COBRA meeting in response to the incident. There is a good chance that the number of deaths...
NEWS | Police investigate reports of eggs being thrown at properties in village near Hereford
West Mercia Police are investigating reports of eggs being thrown at properties in the Withington area of Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We have had reports of Eggs being thrown at a property in Withington. It has occurred at approximately...
NEWS | West Mercia Police has issued police dogs with vests to help protect them from weapons and the impact from objects
West Mercia Police has issued all of its police dogs with protective vests to help protect them from bladed weapons and the impact from blunt objects. All of the forces general purpose and firearms support dogs will be provided with the vests, which will offer extra...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council working hard to find operator for withdrawn bus services in Herefordshire
Local bus operator Yeomans has provided notice that it intends to withdraw a large proportion of its commercial services in Hereford from 1 January 2022. The council has held discussions with Yeomans to request that they delay their withdrawal of services until April...
NEWS | Met Office brings weather warning forward to Saturday with 60mph gusts, rain, sleet and snow likely
The Met Office has brought forward its weather warning for wind this weekend from Sunday, to Saturday. Gust of up to 60mph are likely across parts of Herefordshire, with spells of rain, sleet and some snow possible, with the worst of any wintry weather expected to be...
NEWS | Alterations to bus services on busy route near Hereford due to resurfacing works
There will be alterations to bus services that use a busy route in Herefordshire today due to roadworks. People that travel using Sargeants buses 461 and 462 services will need to take note that the service will take an alternative route today (Wednesday 24th...
BREAKING | Mandatory life sentences for anyone convicted of killing an emergency worker to become law
Named after PC Andrew Harper, who was killed in the line of duty in 2019, the law will introduce mandatory life sentences for anyone convicted of killing an emergency worker whilst committing a crime. Today’s move follows an unwavering campaign by Andrew’s family,...
NEWS | Fire service provide update on fire at derelict building in Hereford
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update this morning on the fire at a derelict building on Eign Street. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Six Hereford & Worcester Fire and...
NEWS | Police arrest man for driving with no licence and insurance and also drug driving and possession of knives
Police in Gwent have arrested a man this evening for driving with no licence and insurance, as well as drug driving and also being in possession of knives. https://twitter.com/gpmonmouthshire/status/1463268237664305171?s=21
NEWS | Fire crews set to remain at scene of fire in Hereford overnight
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have managed to put out a fire at a disused building on Eign Street in Hereford this evening, but crews remain on the scene and are currently investigating the cause of the fire. Several crews from across...
NEWS | Fire crews from across the area in attendance at fire in Hereford
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire are currently in attendance at a building fire next to the Old Eye Hospital building in Hereford. Crews attended the incident at shortly after 6.30pm this evening and...
NEWS | Fire crews are in attendance at a fire at the old Eye Hospital building in Hereford
Fire crews are in attendance at a fire at the old NHS offices building next to the former Eye hospital in Hereford this evening. A large number of crews from across the area are in attendance as well as West Mercia Police. More soon.
NEWS | Debenhams unit in Hereford is ‘under offer’ in major boost to local economy
Hereford’s empty Debenhams unit is currently ‘under offer’ with a new tenant set to move in, in what could be a huge boost to the local economy. Your Herefordshire confirmed earlier this autumn that tenants had shown an interest in taking on the 80,000 sq ft unit. The...
NEWS | Arrests made for drug driving and no insurance and driver caught at 58mph in 40mph zone
It’s been a busy day for West Mercia Police in Herefordshire with a number of arrests made for drug driving and also driving whilst disqualified and with no insurance. One driver was also caught driving at 58mph on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) at Fromes Hill...
NEWS | Spike in new cases of COVID-19 in Credenhill, Weobley & Wellington area of Herefordshire
Latest data released by Public Health England has shown that in the seven day period ending 18th November, a total of 79 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the Credenhill, Weobley & Wellington area of Herefordshire. This is an increase of 163.3% on the...
NEWS | Increased police patrols after reports of poaching in one area of Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers in the Kington area have informed us that they will be increasing patrols following reports of poaching in the area. https://twitter.com/kingtoncops/status/1463161445508698119?s=21
NEWS | Council is advising bird keepers to follow the latest advice, in light of the recent outbreak of avian flu
Herefordshire Council is advising bird keepers to follow the latest government advice, in light of the recent outbreak of avian flu. An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) was originally put in place across the whole of England following a number of confirmed cases...
UK NEWS | Murder investigation launched after two people found dead at property in Somerset
A murder inquiry is underway following the tragic deaths of two people in Somerset on Sunday night. Police were called to Dragon Rise in Norton Fitzwarren at about 9.45pm where a man and a woman, both aged in their 30s, were found inside with serious injuries. Despite...
NEWS | New digital mental health service launches in Herefordshire
New service delivered by Kooth offers free, anonymous and 24/7 digital mental health support with no referrals or thresholds to meet The COVID-19 pandemic has had a widespread detrimental impact on health and wellbeing. The recent Herefordshire Community Wellbeing...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after man is reported to have exposed himself
Police are appealing for information after numerous reports that a male was acting suspiciously in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire on Sunday 21 November. It was reported that a male in his late teens or early 20s had been following those walking in Quedgeley...
WEATHER WARNING | Wind, rain and snow in the forecast for the weekend
Wind, rain and snow are all in the forecast for the weekend, with the Met Office issuing a wind warning for Herefordshire on Sunday. The Met Office warning says: “The strongest winds will arrive across northern Scotland during Friday afternoon, before becoming more...
NEWS | Tasty new offering from Herefordshire restaurant entrepreneurs
Thriving independent restaurant group A Rule of Tum are pleased to announce that a sourdough pizza pop-up Leaven Pizza has a new home at their urban eating and drinking space, The Yard, in Aubrey Street, Hereford. Leaven was originally started by Jon Stead (one of the...
NEWS | 16-year-old sentenced to 40 months in prison following 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...
FOOTBALL | Westfields travel to Edgar Street to take on Hereford FC in the HFA County Cup this evening
Westfields will be looking to spring a surprise on Hereford FC this evening when fields travel to face the inform Bulls in the County Cup at Edgar Street. Hereford have won four matches on the bounce in the league, with victories over Chorley, Guiseley, Blyth Spartans...
NEWS | School closes for COVID-19 ‘circuit breaker’ as cases start to rise once again in Herefordshire
A Herefordshire school has taken the decision to temporarily close for a COVID-19 'circuit breaker' with cases rising once again across Herefordshire. St Mary's CE Primary School will be closed from today (Tuesday 23 November 2021) to Monday 29 November 2021, for a...
NEWS | Morrisons offering half price breakfasts in their in-store restaurants until Sunday
Morrisons are offering customers half price breakfasts in their in-store restaurants until Sunday, as part of a number of Black Friday deals that the company has launched. The offer means that a full English breakfast will cost just £2.97 and their vegan and...
NEWS | Fire crews rescue cat from a roof in Leominster
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Leominster have rescued a cat from a roof this evening. Crews were called to the Buckfield area of the town at around 5.35pm this evening....
NEWS | Emergency services called to collision near Locks Garage in Herefordshire
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) at Locks Garage. West Mercia Police are at the scene and directing traffic. More soon.
NEWS | Herefordshire school closes for circuit break due to increase in COVID-19 transmission
A primary school in Herefordshire is to temporarily close due to an increase in COVID-19 infection rates.
NEWS | Man has chain stolen during robbery in Hereford city centre on Saturday evening
A man has had his chain stolen in a robbery in Hereford city centre on Saturday evening. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “Officers received a report of a robbery in St Owen Street, Hereford on Saturday 20 November at just after 10pm.It...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses following fatal collision on Saturday
Officers are appealing for information after a collision in South Shropshire where a man sadly died. At 3.30pm on Saturday 20 November officers received a report of a collision between a blue Isuzu TF Rodeo and a blue Citroen C3 on the A488 north of Clun. Officers,...
NEWS | Fire crews called to two incidents at Stonebow Unit in Hereford
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to two incidents at the Stonebow Unit in Hereford on Saturday. Spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Three Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
VIDEO | Singer told to ‘tone it down’ when performing in Hereford City Centre – WATCH NOW
A popular singer was told to 'tone it down' by a member of the public, who reportedly works for the local authority, after performing in Hereford city centre. In a video that's gone viral on TikTok, singer Jason Allan is told to sing without an amplifier and then told...
OPINION | “Whitecross Road can’t cope now, without a further 350 new houses at Three Elms”
Local residents have shared their concerns over plans to build up to 350 new houses on the outskirts of Hereford. From the North East Quarter at Three Elms Website: “In September 2016, the Church Commissioners for England submitted an outline planning application for...
NEWS | The International Space Station will pass over Herefordshire several times this week – SEE TIMES
The International Space Station (ISS) will pass over Herefordshire several times this coming week, giving the ideal opportunity for both amateur and keen photographers to capture an image. You could even pop into the garden with the kids and tell them it's Santa...
NEWS | New homes and buildings will be required to install electric vehicle charging points from next year
New homes and buildings such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as those undergoing major renovation, will be required to install electric vehicle charge points from next year, under new legislation announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (Monday 22...
NEWS | More than 1,000 vaccine doses administered at pop-up clinic in Leominster as people brave cold weather and queue for hours
More than 1,000 vaccine doses were administered at a COVID-19 pop up vaccine clinic in Leominster on Sunday, with people braving the queues to receive first doses, second doses and booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine. With complaints recently about people having to...
NEWS | ‘It’s a miracle I’m alive’ – Liverpool taxi driver speaks for first time since terror incident
The taxi driver from the Liverpool terror attack has released a statement and thanked the public for their 'amazing generosity'. David Perry released the following statement alongside his wife Rachel: On behalf of myself, Rachel and our family, we would like to say...
NEWS | Huge number of people queue to get COVID-19 jabs in Leominster this morning
A huge queue has formed outside a pop up vaccine clinic in Leominster today. Hundreds of people have turned up and are queuing to receive either their first jab, second jab or booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at Leominster Community Centre today. The pop-up clinic...