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JAILED | Man jailed after subjecting his partner to over eight years of physical and sexual abuse
A man has been jailed after he subjected his former partner to more than eight years of sexual assaults, controlling and coercive behaviour, strangulation and physical assaults. Scott Herbert, aged 57 and of Bishops Walk in Forthampton, Tewkesbury, appeared at...
NEWS | A man who raped a woman has his sentence increased after hearing at the Court of Appeal
A 27-year-old man who raped a woman has had his sentence increased after a hearing at the Court of Appeal. Aaron Akram, from Canton Acre, Painswick, had been found guilty of two counts of raping his ex-partner following a trial in November last year. In December he...
BREAKING NEWS | Police arrest woman on suspicion of administering a noxious substance at a local primary school
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance at a primary school. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: "Officers were contacted on Saturday (30 May)...
NEWS | Travellers have pitched up on a field in Hereford this evening
Travellers have pitched up on a field in Hereford this evening. Local residents in the Tupsley area of the city reported seeing a number of travellers arrived at around 8pm this evening on a field just off Whittern Way. This isn’t the first time that travellers...
CRIME NEWS | Crime family who used corrupt airline check-in attendant to help smuggle vast amounts of drugs cash to the UAE are convicted
A criminal family and their associates smuggled almost £30 million of cash out of the UK to the United Arab Emirates hidden in suitcases. A National Crime Agency investigation showed that the group worked with a British Dubai-based organiser to smuggle the money via...
PROPERTY | A modern and well presented two bedroom property that’s for sale in Hereford
A Modern and Well Presented 2 Double Bedroom Terrace Home, set in a quiet cul-de-sac within short walking distance to the numerous amenities in Bobblestock, Hereford. Offered With No Onward Chain. Guide Price - £200,000 Porch – Entrance Hall – Sitting/Dining Room –...
NEWS | West Midlands Railway partners with disability activist to install accessible waiting spaces on station platforms
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has installed accessible waiting spaces at more than 35 stations across its network to help wheelchair users access passenger assistance while travelling. Working with Cameron Wood – a local disability activist who lives with Cerebral Palsy...
IMPORTANT | 30mph average speed cameras to be installed on M48 Severn Bridge with closures and roadworks also in place
M48 Severn Bridge: Upcoming resurfacing trial - Saturday 01 August until Sunday 27 September 2026 From National Highways: The original bridge design and construction in the 1960s featured a 35mm surface that was laid by hand. This was replaced between 1989 and 1991...
INCIDENT | A school was placed into lockdown on Friday following reports of a man making threats with a knife
Police are appealing for witnesses in connection with an incident in Evenlode Road, Gloucester yesterday morning (Thursday 4 June). Officers were initially called at around 11.15am following a report that a man armed with a knife was making threats towards another...
BREAKING NEWS | Welsh Water hit with £44.7 million ‘enforcement package’ for sewage and wastewater failings
Ofwat has confirmed its final decision to formally accept a £44.7m enforceable package of undertakings from Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. This closes the seventh case in its sector-wide wastewater investigation and takes the total of resulting enforcement packages and...
FEATURED | Burts Snacks enters an exciting new chapter with Canny Snacks — backed by Radnor Hills
A bold and innovative new business, Canny Snacks, has recently been formed with backing from soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills, marking the company’s first major move beyond the drinks category. The venture builds on Radnor Hills’ established expertise,...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after a cat was shot and injured in appalling incident
Police are appealing for information after a cat was injured in what is believed to have been a BB or pellet gun shooting in Tenbury. From West Mercia Police: The cat's owner last saw her pet leave their home in Spring Gardens at around 11.30pm on Sunday evening (31...
POLICE APPEAL | CCTV appeal issued by police following a theft from a shop
Police have issued a CCTV image of several men officers would like to identify following a theft from a shop near Tewkesbury. It was reported that four men had entered a shop on Tewkesbury Road in Twigworth before stealing gardening items valued at £300. The incident...
NEWS | The owners of a popular Hereford restaurant have announced that they will be leaving in the coming weeks
The owners of a popular Hereford restaurant have announced that they will be leaving in the coming weeks. Ponte Vecchio — located on Bridge Street in Hereford, announced the news on social media. “As many of you are aware, earlier in the year, we made the...
NEWS | Government to spend £1.3 billion on supporting a brand new world-class theme park and resort in the UK
One of the largest ever investments in the UK tourism sector has been agreed between the government and Comcast NBCUniversal to build an entertainment resort complex, the Universal United Kingdom Resort, in Bedfordshire that will employ thousands and entertain...
TRIBUTE | Family pays tribute to 20-year-old motorcyclist who died after a collision with a van
The family of a motorcyclist who died in a collision have described him as a man "with a smile that could light up the sky". Zachariah Wolfston, aged 20, died when his Honda CB650R motorcycle was involved in a collision with a white Volkswagen transporter panel van....
NEWS | A Herefordshire company is to get a Royal Visit next week as it celebrates its 96th anniversary
HER ROYAL Highness, The Duchess of Gloucester will visit Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford on July 13, where she will tour the nursery and meet members of the team (May 2026). Based at Kings Acre, Wyevale Nurseries is one of the UK’s leading wholesale horticultural...
FOOD & DRINK | Morrisons launches Fish & Chip Afternoon Tea – the ultimate chippy feast ahead of National Fish & Chip Day
Morrisons is serving up the ultimate British comfort food with the launch of a brand-new Fish & Chip Afternoon Tea for two – a dream treat for chippy lovers. Landing in Cafés nationwide on Monday 1st June ahead of National Fish & Chip Day on Friday...
NEWS | Morrisons launches a nationwide search for a chief doughnut tester
Calling all glaze enthusiasts, sprinkle connoisseurs and jam-filled aficionados – Morrisons is officially on the hunt for the nation’s ultimate doughnut devotee with the launch of its brand-new (and delicious) role – The Chief Doughnut Tester. Timed perfectly to...
NEWS | Energy firm to payout millions of pounds in goodwill payments following investigation
OVO has agreed to pay into Ofgem’s Voluntary Redress Fund, following an investigation into OVO’s historic policies for supporting prepayment customers between 2018 and 2024. The settlement includes £7 million paid into the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Fund and...
UK NEWS | Morrisons makes a major announcement affecting shoppers in stores in Hereford, Leominster and Ross and across the UK
Morrisons has announced the nationwide installation of male sanitary bins in customer toilets across all its stores, becoming the first supermarket to meet ‘The Bog Standard’ guidelines. A hallmark of good practice, The Bog Standard is a set of guidelines...
NEWS | A 17-year-old boy has had to have his leg amputated after being stabbed at Barry Island
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a stabbing which took place at Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25). A 17-year-old boy from Cardiff suffered a serious leg injury which was initially not believed to be life threatening or life changing. However,...
UK NEWS | At least 17 people have died after getting into difficulty in open water during UK heatwave as Police confirm body found in search for missing 11-year-old boy
At least 17 people have died after getting into difficulty in open water during the recent heatwave in the UK as Police confirm a body has been recovered by search teams searching for an 11-year-old boy. From South Yorkshire Police: Teams searching for Mackenzie Swift...
UK NEWS | Bodycam footage of the arrest of Henry Nowak who had been stabbed by Vickrum Digwa has been released
Bodycam footage of the arrest of Henry Nowak, who had been stabbed by Vickrum Digba has been released. You can view the footage by visiting the below: https://twitter.com/benobesejecty/status/2061691706399981697?s=46 From Hampshire Police: A man has been convicted of...
NEWS | Welsh Water issues an important message to customers in Leominster and north Herefordshire
Welsh Water has issued an important message for thousands of customers living in the Leominster area and surrounding villages. Work is expected to start in April 2026 and continue to take place until the end of 2027. From Welsh Water: To make sure we supply customers...
INCIDENT | Police appeal for witnesses after a number of people were injured in a collision involving two vehicles
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Harvington in Worcestershire on Sunday 31 May. From West Mercia Police: The collision happened around 11.40am on Worcester Road and involved a VW Polo and a Hyundai Bayon. The driver and passenger of the...
NEWS | Asda announces a major change to help improve its home shopping experience for millions of customers
Asda today announced a partnership with Ocado Group to further improve the grocery home shopping experience for the millions of customers who shop online The supermarket, which fulfils more than 700,000 online grocery orders per week,...
NEWS | Aldi announces a major boost and investment in British farming and food production
Aldi has announced a £5 billion investment in British farming and food production through a series of long-term agreements with UK suppliers. The supermarket said the deals will give farmers and producers greater certainty to invest in their businesses while helping...
NEWS | Concerning rise in the number of motorists who admit to using a mobile phone when driving
More drivers admit to using a handheld mobile phone to browse the internet, text or share to social media than at any point since 2018, detailed new RAC research shows.* From the RAC: The proportion of drivers who admit to these dangerous and illegal activities while...
INCIDENT | British Transport Police issue appeal following reports of an incident on a train
Do you recognise this man? British Transport Police (BTP) detectives investigating a report of a man masturbating on board a train are releasing this image in connection. At just before 2pm on Monday 11 May, the victim was on a service between Birmingham and...
NEWS | A warning has been issued following concerning incident that has left an elderly person extremely distressed
A warning has been issued following a concerning incident which has left an elderly person extremely distressed. In a post on social media, Georgi said: We want to make others aware of a very concerning incident that happened to us this morning. We received a phone...
BREAKING NEWS | The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a British soldier has died
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a British soldier has died. A spokesperson said: It is with deep regret that we can confirm that a training accident occurred in northern Iraq on Sunday 31 May 2026 in which a service person from the British Army died. The...
NEWS | The wife of a man who died in a collision has paid tribute to him after 40 years of marriage
The wife of David Ratcliffe, who sadly died following a collision in Whitchurch, has paid tribute to her husband of 40 years. Dave, who was 81 and from Tamworth, died on Monday 11 May following a collision at a caravan park on Mile Bank Farm in Whitchurch on...
UK NEWS | Morrisons makes a major announcement affecting all its stores in the UK including in Hereford, Malvern, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye
Morrisons has announced the nationwide installation of male sanitary bins in customer toilets across all its stores, becoming the first supermarket to meet ‘The Bog Standard’ guidelines. A hallmark of good practice, The Bog Standard is a set of guidelines...
FEATURED | A beautiful rural venue in Herefordshire has announced that it can now host weddings
A beautiful rural venue in Herefordshire has announced that it can now host weddings. From Three Horseshoes at Little Cowarne: We are delighted to announce that we are now officially licensed to hold weddings at our beautiful rural venue. Set in the heart of the...
INCIDENT | A woman has been arrested following a collision on the A49 near Hereford
A woman has been arrested following a collision on the A49 near Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We were called to reports of a RTC involving a van and a motorbike shortly after 9am yesterday (Sunday 31 May) at the junction of...
NEWS | Welsh Water issues an important message to thousands of its customers in towns and villages in Herefordshire
Welsh Water has issued an important message for thousands of customers living in the Leominster area and surrounding villages. Work is expected to start in April 2026 and continue to take place until the end of 2027. From Welsh Water: To make sure we supply customers...
MISSING CHILD | West Mercia Police issue appeal for help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl
Can you help West Mercia Police find Chanelle, who has been reported missing in Shropshire? From West Mercia Police: Chanelle, who is 15 years old, was reported missing on Thursday (28 May), and it is believed she may be in the Bridgnorth or Oswestry areas. It is also...
UK NEWS | Asda announces a major change to its stores in the UK — including in Hereford that will affect shoppers
Asda is today inviting shoppers to take a fresh look at the supermarket after major changes across, product, price and the in-store experience. These changes are designed to reward customers for their loyalty and encourage...
UK NEWS | The UK Government has issued an important message to all cat and dog owners
Cat and dog owners are being urged to safely use flea and tick spot-on treatments as part of a new national campaign helping to protect UK waterways from contamination. Spot-on treatments are used to protect the UK’s 21 million pet cats and dogs from fleas and ticks,...
NEWS | Hereford prepares for Royal visit in the coming weeks
Hereford prepares for Royal visit in the coming weeks. A member of the Royal Family will visit the city of Hereford in July, visiting two prominent local organisations. The Duchess of Gloucester will visit the Little Princess Trust and Wyevale Nurseries on 13th July...
TRIBUTE | Family pays tribute to a man who died following an incident as a 27-year-old is charged with murder
The family of a man who died following an incident on Old Hereford Road in Abergavenny, on Friday 15 May, has paid tribute to him. 27-year-old Liam Bennett, of Oak Tree Lane, Gilwern, has been charged with the murder of 24-year-old Idris Squires, from Abergavenny....
TRIBUTE | Family pays tribute to a man who died following a collision in Hereford
The family of a man who sadly passed away following an RTC in Hereford have today (Tuesday 26 May) paid tribute to their brave and kind dad and grandad. Lyndon “Brent” New died aged 73 on Friday (22 May) – a couple of days after the collision involving his...
INCIDENT | Police issue an appeal following a stabbing in a residential area of Hereford
A man has been arrested following an incident in Hereford on Sunday evening (24 May). Police were called to Kernal Road at around 11.40pm, where officers found a man in his 20s with stab wounds. He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he remains with...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses following a serious collision on the M50
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M50 on Monday morning (25 May), in which an eight-day-old baby was taken to hospital. From West Mercia Police: At around 6.15am, a Peugeot 308 collided with the nearside barrier between Junctions 1 and 2...
BREAKING NEWS | Murder investigation launched after man died at a popular seaside resort
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 34-year-old man in Barmouth yesterday, Monday 25 May. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Emergency Services responded to reports of a man in the water at the beach shortly...
FESTIVALS | The Manic Street Preachers were among the stars who helped kick off the Hay Festival in style
Credit: Ian Morris The Manic Street Preachers struggled for many years to gain mainstream success. However, when huge record sales and Brit Awards arrived so too did changes to personalities. “I became a massive pain in the arse,” Nicky Wire admitted at the Hay...
UK NEWS | Morrisons makes a major announcement affecting all stores in the UK including in Hereford, Malvern, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye
Morrisons has announced the nationwide installation of male sanitary bins in customer toilets across all its stores, becoming the first supermarket to meet ‘The Bog Standard’ guidelines. A hallmark of good practice, The Bog Standard is a set of guidelines...
NEWS | “Stickman Steve” has passed away aged 45
Information has reached us that Steven Richards — Better known locally as ‘Stickman Steve’, has passed away. Steven was living in Hereford from May-July 2024 and regularly had a stick on his head. He was recently living in Stourport. Steve is reported to have suffered...