NHS England has released daily COVID-19 figures that confirm that no further COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded at hospitals in Herefordshire, meaning that the total number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded at hospitals in the county since the start of the...
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BREAKING | Police confirm human remains found in woods are those of Sarah Everard
The Met Police have this afternoon confirmed that human remains found in woodland in Kent are those of Sarah Everard. The 33-year-old went missing in south London on Wednesday 3rd March while walking home from a friend's house. A serving police officer is currently...
UK NEWS | Wales takes first steps out of lockdown – FULL DETAILS
From the Welsh Government: The return of children to face-to-face learning in school will continue to be prioritised but there will also be a gradual and phased approach to relaxing restrictions in other parts of society. The new stay local rule will mean people can...
UK NEWS | Suggestion of 6pm curfew for men causes huge backlash
Suggestions from a Green Party peer that men should have a 6pm night-time curfew to help make women feel safer have received a huge backlash. The suggestion came from Baroness Jones in response to the news that a male police officer had been arrested on suspicion of...
NEWS | Police called to RTC in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers from Leominster are currently on the scene of a RTC on the A4110. Officers are currently clearing the debris from the road and hope to have it fully open soon. There were no injuries reported....
NEWS | A list of current and upcoming roadworks across Herefordshire
Here is a list of current and upcoming roadworks across Herefordshire, provided by Herefordshire Council/Balfour Beatty. Follow @Hfdsstreetst on Twitter for further details. https://twitter.com/HfdsStreets/status/1370072120642920448?s=20...
NEWS | Positive Ofsted Monitoring Inspection For Broadlands Primary School
The Executive Headteacher at Broadlands Primary School in Hereford, Simon Robertson, has expressed his pride after receiving news on the outcome of a recent monitoring inspection, which was carried out remotely by Ofsted. While the...
BREAKING | Herefordshire school closed after further cases of COVID-19 confirmed
A Herefordshire Primary School has taken the decision to close after two further cases of COVID-19 were confirmed. Yesterday (Thursday) we confirmed that the headteacher at Luston Primary School near Leominster had tested positive for COVID-19, but a decision was...
GALLERY | Then & Now – A great selection of photos of Hereford by Robert Williams
We're often treated to spectacular photos in our Herefordshire Memories Facebook Group, but Robert Williams really has upped the game over recent weeks with his Then & Now posts on Hereford. Looking towards Debenhams 2021 & Cattle Market in 1965 Looking down...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate remains steady despite thousands of lateral flow tests being completed
Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection rate remains steady at 23 cases per 100,000 population, despite a huge increase in lateral flow testing as schools and other educational settings return to face to face learning. That combined with businesses being able to test their...
NEWS | Hairdressers and barbers in Wales set to reopen from Monday
Hairdressers and barbers will be allowed to reopen from Monday, as lockdown easing continues in Wales. First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce the next stage of lockdown easing in Wales in a press conference at 12.30pm today. All primary school pupils will return...
NEWS | IOPC referrals in connection with Sarah Everard investigation
Following the arrest of a police officer, the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) made two referrals, one mandatory and one voluntary, to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). These were linked to the conduct of the officer arrested on suspicion of...
NEWS | Latest data shows that five patients are being treated for COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire
Figures released by NHS England show that the number of patients being treated for COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire has fallen. The number of patients being treated for COVID-19 is now as low as the middle of October 2020. Data up until 9th March 2021 Number of...
FEATURED | Technological breakthrough by Hereford company could drastically reduce CO2 emissions and help to improve the energy efficiency of UK Housing
A Hereford based company, and well-known local family, have developed a new and innovative technology that is revolutionising the way energy assessments are carried out in domestic buildings. There is significant evidence to suggest that modern and older homes are...
NEWS | Warning after dog owners in Hereford receive phone call claiming to be vets
We’ve been contacted by a member of the public from Hereford who has told us that he received a phone call today from a man claiming to be from a local vets, asking him if he had lost a dog that was microchipped. The member of the public put the phone down after the...
NEWS | Police speak to male acting suspiciously near colleges in Hereford
From Hereford Cops: We are aware of a post relating to a male acting suspiciously around the colleges this afternoon. Following a call from a member of the public Hereford City SNT have deployed and located the male. His details have been obtained and whilst his...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service pays tribute to incredible colleague
“We have lost an incredible colleague, and friend, who stood up for what he believed in” It is with great sadness that Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue (HWFRS) has announced the tragic and untimely death of Group Commander Stuart Crebbin. Stuart (Stu) joined...
NEWS | 17 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 17 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,709 since the start of the outbreak. Last Thursday, 8 new cases of COVID-19 were...
URGENT APPEAL | Have you seen wanted man Tyrone?
From West Mercia Police: We are appealing for the public’s help to find wanted man Tyrone Ellis. Tyrone is 19 years-old from Kingstone in Herefordshire and is wanted for robbery and breaching a criminal behavioural order. He also has links to Clehonger and surrounding...
NEWS | This is how many people have received a COVID-19 vaccine in your area of Herefordshire
Latest figures issued by NHS England have shown that over 77,500 people in Herefordshire have received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That is an increase of over 6,500 in comparison to figures released by NHS England last week. That means that half of the overall...
NEWS | School headteacher tests positive for COVID-19
A headteacher at a school in Herefordshire has tested positive for COVID-19, but has said that there is no immediate impact on the school community as she has had limited contact with the children, staff and parents. Mary Freeman, Executive Headteacher at Luston...
NEWS | County leisure centres receive funding boost
Halo Leisure facilities in Herefordshire have received a helping hand to get back up and running following a series of centre closures due to Covid-19 lockdowns, thanks to a new grant scheme. The National Leisure Recovery Fund from Sport England supports...
BREAKING | Life sentence handed down to murderer
Fifty five year old Martin Saberi has today (Thursday 11 March) received a life sentence being a minimum of 24 years and 10 months in prison for the murder of Amy Griffiths in January 2019, the wounding of another woman and weapon possession. In February 2021, Saberi,...
NEWS | One further COVID-19 related death recorded at hospital in Herefordshire
NHS England has confirmed that one further patient that had tested positive for COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire has sadly died. It means that 224 patients that had tested positive for COVID-19 whilst at hospital in Herefordshire have now sadly died since the...
NEWS | Hereford set to be a greener city thanks to successful tree scheme
All 500 trees for Hereford now allocated Herefordshire Council is thanking Hereford City residents, businesses, schools and colleges following the tremendous success of the city trees scheme. 500 trees were available on a first come first served basis, thanks to...
NEWS | Beryl E-bikes are coming to Hereford
Beryl has announced that e-bikes will soon be available in Hereford! A Facebook teaser from Beryl said: Hey, #Hereford!What's that coming over the hill? It's an E-BIKE! You will soon spy a bike with the lightning bolt in the app, which means it's available to...
NEWS | Morrisons extends 10% discount for NHS Workers to end of year
Morrisons has announced that it will extend its 10% discount for NHS workers until the end of 2021, further committing itself to supporting our health workers during the pandemic. The news comes despite the company recording a profit of £200 million, which is 50% down...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust staff members shine in latest NHS staff opinion survey
Despite having worked through a really tough year, the resilience of staff at Wye Valley NHS Trust has shone through in the latest national staff survey results. The survey, carried out in autumn last year, involved tens of thousands of responses from staff at NHS...
BREAKING | 49-year-old woman charged with murder
A woman has been charged with murder in Worcester. Jessica Craine, aged 49, of Hillside Close, Worcester, has been charged with the murder of a 69 year old woman at an address in Green Lane, Worcester. The offence took place on Tuesday 9 March 2021. No other...
NEWS | Strong winds cause issues across Herefordshire
Strong winds have been causing issues across Herefordshire and surrounding areas overnight, with road closures and fallen trees affecting several routes. The walkway between Widemarsh Common and Edgar Street is currently blocked due to a fallen tree. There has also...
BREAKING | Human remains found in search for missing woman
Human remains have been found by police searching for the body of missing woman Sarah Everard. Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick confirmed the information at a press briefing this evening. Officers discovered the human remains whilst searching in an area of...
NEWS | Herefordshire has one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in the United Kingdom – CHECK YOUR AREA
COVID-19 infection rates in Herefordshire continue to fall, with data for the seven days ending 6th March showing an infection rate of 23 cases per 100,000 population. Only a handful of areas such as Cornwall, Devon, Isle of Wight, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire have...
UK NEWS | Police officer arrested on suspicion of murder as search is underway for body of missing woman
A man arrested in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard remains in custody at a London police station. The man, who is aged in his 40s, was arrested on the evening of Tuesday, 9 March on suspicion of kidnap. Today, Wednesday, 10 March, he has been further...
NEWS | Five new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 5 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,692 since the start of the outbreak. Last Wednesday, 16 new cases of COVID-19 were...
NEWS | No further COVID-19 related deaths recorded at hospitals in Herefordshire
NHS England has released daily COVID-19 figures that confirm that no further COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded at hospitals in Herefordshire, meaning that the total number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded at hospitals in the county since the start of the...
NEWS | Three people arrested after theft of alcohol in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police have arrested three people this morning following the theft of £200 worth of alcohol from a store in Leominster. Officers from Hereford and Worcester were deployed and had a stinger in place had the vehicle failed to stop....
NEWS | Police warn dog owners to be vigilant after markings discovered on driveways and walls
West Mercia Police officers in Herefordshire are warning members of the public to remain vigilant after markings were discovered on driveways and walls in parts of the county. An update from West Mercia Police said: WARNING Rural North SNT have been receiving reports...
WEATHER WARNING | Strong winds and spells of heavy rain to hit Herefordshire overnight
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Herefordshire from 9pm this evening, lasting through to 3pm tomorrow (Thursday). The warning has been issued for strong winds, although heavy spells of rain will also be an additional hazard. The Met Office Warning says:...
NEWS | Murder investigation continues after death of woman at property
A murder investigation is continuing this morning following the death of a woman at a property in Worcester yesterday morning. West Mercia Police officers have remained at the property on Green Lane overnight and are reassuring the public that they believe this is an...
NEWS | COVID-19 cases in Herefordshire continue to fall despite huge increase in testing
The number of COVID-19 cases being recorded in Herefordshire continues to fall, that's despite a huge increase in lateral flow testing as schools return to face to face education. DATELATERAL FLOW TESTS CONDUCTEDNUMBER OF POSITIVE TESTS (INCLUDING PCR & LATERAL...
UK NEWS | Piers Morgan stands by Meghan comments after deciding to leave Good Morning Britain
Piers Morgan has posted on Twitter this morning, stating that he stands by comments he made on Good Morning Britain about Meghan. https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1369531295794085889?s=21
UK NEWS | Police officer arrested in connection with disappearance of Sarah Everard
From the Met Police: This evening, officers arrested a man at an address in Kent in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard. He has been taken into custody at a London police station where he remains. The man is a serving Metropolitan Police officer. A...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate is now 23 cases per 100,000 population – CHECK YOUR AREA
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate is now at the lowest it’s been since the middle of October. The infection rate for the county in the seven days ending 5th March 2021 showed an infection rate of 23 cases per 100,000 population, this is down on the previous week...
NEWS | Free car parking in Shropshire car parks from 12th-25th April to support businesses
From Shropshire Council: Parking will be free from 8am to 6pm in all Shropshire Council car parks from 12 to 25 April 2021, once non-essential shops and personal care providers reopen, and pubs and restaurants are able to serve customers outdoors. If the reopening...
NEWS | Resident left frustrated after car is damaged in Whitecross area of Hereford
On Monday morning a resident living in the Whitecross area of Hereford became aware of some damage to his car. Due to having CCTV around the house he was soon able to identify how it happened. This incident has left the owner of the car out of pocket, with...
BREAKING | Piers Morgan has left his role at Good Morning Britain
From ITV: Piers Morgan has left his role at Good Morning Britain. In a statement, ITV said: "Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain."ITV has accepted this decision and has nothing further to add." The...
NEWS | An update on the incident in Worcester – Murder investigation launched
West Mercia Police’s Local Police Priority Team have provided an update on the incident that occurred in Worcester earlier today. https://twitter.com/lpptswestmercia/status/1369337079394631685?s=21
NEWS | Emergency services attend RTC in North Herefordshire
Emergency services have attended a RTC in North Herefordshire this afternoon. Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service were joined by West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police at the incident in Kingsland....
NEWS | 4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 4 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,687 since the start of the outbreak. Last Tuesday, 7 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed...
BREAKING | Murder investigation launched after woman was found dead at property
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was pronounced dead at a property in Green Lane, Worcester. Officers were called to the address at just after 10.40am today (Tuesday 9 March) where sadly a woman in her 60s was pronounced dead at the scene. ...