RESIDENTS and businesses in South Herefordshire settlements are being urged to sign up to an offer to upgrade and future-proof their broadband infrastructure before it expires at the end of March. Much Dewchurch, Wormelow, Much Birch, Little Birch and Orcop...
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NEWS | National Highways provide important update for anyone who uses the A417 near Birdlip as £460 million scheme progresses
The £460 million scheme is set to start the next stage of major construction, which will see earthworks start to excavate a completely new section of road from the Air Balloon roundabout – away from the existing route to minimise disruption. From March, earthworks...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has had to close this morning due to a fire alarm fault
A Herefordshire primary school has been forced to close this morning due to a technical fault. The closure is in place at Leominster Primary School, due to a fire alarm fault. A post on the Herefordshire Council School Updates page said: “A fault has developed with...
NEWS | Aldi announces when its stores in Herefordshire will be open over the Easter period
Aldi has announced when its stores will be open over Easter. Over the Easter weekend, Aldi stores in England and Wales will be open until 10pm on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, to ensure everyone can pick up their Easter treats and essentials. As usual, stores will...
NEWS | A Hereford doctors surgery will be closed for two days this week due to staff shortages
A Hereford doctors surgery will be closed for two days this week due to staff shortages. Hereford Medical Group said in an update to patients that Quay House Surgery in Hereford will be closed today (Monday 11th March) and Friday 15th March. This is due to reception...
FEATURED | Are you brave enough to try the Big Ugly Burger Challenge that has defeated many a brave person at this local restaurant / pub? Book NOW!
Are you brave enough to try the Big Ugly Burger Challenge at The Farmer’s Boy Inn on the Gloucestershire / Herefordshire border? Next available to book for Thursday 28th March. Contact 01452 470109. Anyone who masters the challenge will get some of their money back!...
NEWS | A 44-year-old man has died following a collision involving a pedestrian and a car
A 44-year-old man has died following a collision in Gloucester on Friday 8 March. Emergency services were called at around 8.25am with a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car on Finlay Road. A Mini Countryman had driven onto the pavement, colliding...
NEWS | The body of a woman has been discovered in the River Wye in HerefordÂ
Emergency services were called to an incident near the River Wye in Hereford in the early hours of Saturday morning. Members of the public reported seeing emergency services on the Old Bridge and near the Victoria Bridge. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | A Ledbury man has been jailed for 11 years after the passenger of the car he was driving died when he lost control of the vehicle
A Ledbury man has been jailed after the passenger of the car he was driving died when he lost control of the vehicle. Daniel Kalva, of Bridge Street in Ledbury, pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 5 March) to causing death by dangerous driving,...
NEWS | Police issue alert to residents after a man was seen acting suspiciously in a Herefordshire villageÂ
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a man was seen acting suspiciously in a Herefordshire village. The incident occurred in the village of Kingstone. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (South Wye) said: “We would like to alert you to suspicious...
BREAKING NEWS | Emergency services respond to incident near the River Wye in HerefordÂ
Emergency services were called to an incident near the River Wye in Hereford overnight. Members of the public reported seeing emergency services on the Old Bridge and near the Victoria Bridge. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service, Hereford &...
NEWS | Silent Disco coming to Leominster with a top international DJ
Top international DJ Ian Redman from Ultrabeat will be performing at The Lion Ballroom in Leominster on Sunday 26th May 2024 as IPL Sports Bar presents a Silent Disco. Support will be provided by DJ Toolie and Glenn Parry. You can buy your tickets here -> Silent Disco...
NEWS | Search and Rescue Teams join West Mercia Police in search for a missing 25-year-old man
Officers are continuing to search for Ralph Blackshaw, 25 who has been missing from his home in Codsall since Friday 23 February. Ralph’s car, a blue Skoda Citigo was seen in the National Trust car park at Hampton Loade (pictured below) at around 5pm on the day he...
NEWS | Asda will be selling a selection of Easter Eggs for just 60p this weekend with huge savings on selected products
7th March 2024: Asda’s Mega Event Price Drop continues this weekend, with huge savings on four products in-store from now until Sunday 10th March. Last week saw customers go crazy for the George Home Grey Moda Touch Bin 42L with almost 23,00 flying off Asda shelves...
NEWS | Three teenage boys found guilty of killing 16-year-old Mikey Roynon at a birthday party
Three teenage boys have been found guilty of killing 16-year-old Mikey Roynon at a birthday party in Bath last summer. Mikey was stabbed in the back of the neck with a so-called zombie knife following an incident in the back garden of a house in the Weston area of the...
NEWS | Family pays tribute to 13-year-old ‘cheeky chap’ who died following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian
The family of 13-year-old Kaylan Hippsley from Hirwaun, who died following a road traffic collision on Brecon Road, Hirwaun, on Thursday, February 29, has paid the following tribute to him: “Kaylan was such a cheeky chappie. He always had a twinkle in his eye and...
NEWS | Is this Hereford street the worst in the county for potholes?
We often talk about potholes on main roads across Herefordshire, but some of our smaller streets and cul de sac’s are in desperate need of repair. A member of the public has highlighted us to the number of potholes on Portland Street in Hereford. This is a route...
NEWS | A Leominster eyesore could soon be developed following action from Herefordshire Council
Credit: Google Street View - Image Date - September 2018. A Herefordshire eyesore could soon be developed following action from Herefordshire Council. The Royal Oak in Leominster has been an eyesore in the market town for several years. Bill Wiggin, Member of...
NEWS | A woman from Leominster has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs following arrestÂ
A woman from Leominster has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs following an arrest in Leominster. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: One woman was yesterday (Wednesday 6 March) charged with drugs offences after she was arrested...
NEWS | Decision on Lidl superstore on Three Counties Hotel site in Hereford due imminently with ‘approval’ recommendedÂ
The decision on whether Lidl will be allowed to demolish the Three Counties Hotel and open a superstore on the site on Belmont Road in Hereford, is expected to be confirmed next week. A meeting will take place on Wednesday 13th March, with the recommendation that the...
NEWS | Police issue alert after male seen acting suspiciously in a Herefordshire villageÂ
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a man was seen acting suspiciously in a Herefordshire village. The incident occurred in the village of Kingstone. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (South Wye) said: “We would like to alert you to suspicious...
NEWS | A Ledbury man has been jailed after the passenger of the car he was driving died when he lost control of the vehicle
A Ledbury man has been jailed after the passenger of the car he was driving died when he lost control of the vehicle. Daniel Kalva, of Bridge Street in Ledbury, pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 5 March) to causing death by dangerous driving,...
NEWS | Freeman Homes gets green light for 10 new low-carbon homes in highly sought after village in Herefordshire
Award-winning local developer Freeman Homes has announced plans to build an exclusive sustainable development in the highly sought after village of Fownhope. Planning permission has been granted for The Willows project, which will feature ten...
NEWS | British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the face at a railway stationÂ
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the face at a railway station. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was repeatedly stabbed in the face with an umbrella....
NEWS | Mountain Rescue Team helped to rescue a walker in freezing cold conditions on the Welsh Border
Mountain Rescue Team help rescue a walker in freezing cold conditions on the Welsh Border. At just before 8pm on Sunday evening, Dyfed-Powys Police contacted the Longtown Mountain Rescue team and alerted them to a lost walker on Offa's Dyke Path somewhere between...
NEWS | A local naturist group is looking for new members with events planned such as naked barbecuesÂ
A local naturist group is looking for new members, with events planned such as naked barbecues. The Pines is a haven of peace and tranquility – a place where you can relax and enjoy the friendly company of other naturists away from the busy, rushing world around...
NEWS | A busy route in Hereford will be closed for two days later this month for essential works
A busy route in Hereford will be closed for two days later this month, for essential roadworks to take place. Barrs Court Road in Hereford will be closed on the following days for essential work to take place: Sunday 17th March. Sunday 24 March. Work will take place...
NEWS | Police have significant concerns that vapes are being spiked in parts of HerefordshireÂ
West Mercia Police have shared concerns that vapes are being spiked in parts of Herefordshire. A post shared by the Bromyard Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “We have had reports of spiked vapes in our area.“Spiking is a criminal offence but can have extremely dangerous...
NEWS | Tesco announces biggest ever single investment in store colleague pay, bringing hourly rate up to £12.02 per hour
Tesco has reached an agreement with trade union USDAW that will significantly increase the hourly pay rate for colleagues in stores, from £11.02 to £12.02 which is above the Real Living Wage. Tesco remains one of the few supermarkets to recognise an independent trade...
NEWS | A new awareness initiative has been launched across Herefordshire to help professional’s spot signs of domestic abuse with their clients
A new awareness initiative has been launched across Herefordshire to help professional’s spot signs of domestic abuse with their clients. The Cut It Out initiative has been launched by the Herefordshire Community Safety Partnership. The initiative aims to raise...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this morningÂ
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning. The collision has occurred on the A44 between Leominster and Bromyard. The closure is in place near Tickbridge Farm, Tickbridge Lane, Herefordshire, HR6 0QL. West Mercia...
NEWS | Police arrest woman on suspicion of murder after a 10-year-old girl was found dead at a propertyÂ
Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after a ten-year-old girl was discovered dead in Rowley Regis in the West Midlands on Monday. West Midlands Police found the child with injuries at an address in Robin Close at around 12.10pm. She was tragically...
NEWS | A man who tried to evade police by running off naked has been jailed after pleading guilty to possessing a weapon
A man who tried to evade police by running off naked has been jailed after pleading guilty to possessing a sawn-off shotgun. Scott McGuinness, aged 32 and of Lattistep Court, in Gloucester was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court. As well as admitting to possessing a...
NEWS | Thousands of Herefordshire children eligible for up to 16 hours of free activities this Easter – BOOK NOW
Herefordshire children receiving free school meals can enjoy a wide range of activities this Easter. Herefordshire Council’s school holidays Easter programme is open for activity bookings from today (Monday 4 March). Parents of children (from reception to year 11) who...
NEWS | A 13-year-old boy has died following a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrianÂ
A 13-year-old boy who was involved in a road traffic collision on Brecon Road, Hirwaun, on Thursday, February 29 has died in hospital. From South Wales Police: A 13-year-old boy who was involved in a road traffic collision on Brecon Road, Hirwaun, on Thursday,...
UK NEWS | Supermarket Aldi is searching for a ‘passionate’ and ‘enthusiastic’ candidate to fill this year’s ‘Chief Easter Egg Tasting Officer’ role
Supermarket Aldi is searching for a ‘passionate’ and ‘enthusiastic’ candidate to fill this year’s ‘Chief Easter Egg Tasting Officer’ role. The chosen recruit will be given an egg-stra special selection of Aldi’s 2024 Easter chocolate to sample at home for free. In...
NEWS | A man has been charged with murder and will appear in court today following the death of a 61-year-old woman
A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a woman at an address in the city on Saturday (2 March) evening. Damian Homer, 50, of Worcester, was charged with the offences this morning (Monday 4 March) and will appear at Kidderminster...
NEWS | Emergency services and volunteers help to rescue a casualty in challenging weather conditionsÂ
Emergency services and volunteers from Longtown Mountain Rescue helped to rescue a casualty in challenging weather conditions over the weekend. The incident occurred near Abergavenny on Saturday morning. A spokesperson for Longtown Mountain Rescue Team said: “At about...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to an incident on a busy route in Herefordshire this morningÂ
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident on a busy route in Herefordshire this morning. The incident has occurred on the A4103 near Fromes Hill. One lane is blocked by the incident. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers are...
BREAKING | West Mercia Police launch murder investigation after a 58-year-old woman was found dead and another woman found with life-threatening injuries at a property
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 58-year-old woman at an address in Haresfield Close, Worcester. Emergency services attended the address around 8.30pm this evening (Saturday 2 March). Another woman, aged 39, was found with...
NEWS | Local beauty spot to be blocked by electricity substations – local community in Hereford left shocked and concerned
A planning application has been made to build 2 extremely large electricity substations at the main Green Street entrance Bartonsham Meadows in Hereford City. Residents of St James and Bartonsham and users of the local beauty spot have been shocked by the discovery....
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on the A44 with one person taken to hospital
Emergency services are responding to a collision on the A44 near Leominster this afternoon. The collision has occurred on the A44 near Monkland. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your...
NEWS | Asda announces a major pay rise for its staff including at its stores in Herefordshire
Asda has today announced proposals for a record £150m investment in its retail pay offer to become the highest paying UK grocery retailer as it opens its landmark 1,000th UK store. Today’s announcement will see an 8.4% increase for hourly-paid store colleagues, with...
NEWS | A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following fatal M50 collision
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M50 yesterday morning (Thursday 29 February). The collision happened around 10.50am eastbound between Junctions 1 and 2 and involved two HGV lorries. Sadly, one of the drivers, a 32-year-old man,...
NEWS | West Mercia Police investigating concerning reports about scammers targeting elderly people in HerefordshireÂ
West Mercia Police are investigating concerning reports that scammers are targeting elderly people in Herefordshire. It comes following an incident that occurred in the Ledbury area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are currently investigating a call...
NEWS | The M50 has reopened following a fatal collision with West Midlands Ambulance Service providing an updateÂ
A man has died after a collision involving two lorries on the M50 yesterday (Thursday). West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.54am to the Eastbound stretch between junctions 2 and 1 near Tewkesbury and sent an ambulance, two paramedic officers, the Trust’s...
NEWS | The M50 to remain closed until this afternoon between Ledbury and Tewkesbury following a fatal collision that occurred on Thursday morningÂ
The M50 in Gloucestershire/Worcestershire is closed eastbound between J2 (Ledbury) & J1 (Tewkesbury) following a serious collision between two vehicles which occurred yesterday morning. Sadly, one man died in the collision that involved two lorries. A spokesperson...
NEWS | Police confirm that a man has died following a collision between two lorries on the M50 this morningÂ
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a man has died following a collision between two lorries on the M50 this morning. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: The eastbound carriageway between junctions one and two remains closed following a collision between...
NEWS | M50 expected to remain closed until later this evening heading eastbound between Tewkesbury and Ledbury due to a serious collision
The M50 in Gloucestershire/Worcestershire is closed eastbound between J2 near Ledbury and J1 near Tewkesbury, due to a serious collision involving 2 vehicles. The westbound carriageway has re-opened however, lane 2 remains closed. Emergency services...
NEWS | Hereford is the third most dog-loving city in the UK, new study has revealed
A new study by pet insurer Waggel reveals that Swindon is the number one dog-loving city in the UK. The study compared 2023 gov.uk data on dog population against the human population of each city that houses at least 100,000 people to discover where the dog...