Three Herefordshire businesses are preparing to battle it out against companies from across the UK ahead of the Amazon backed Rural Business Awards final, which will take place on Thursday 25th February 2021. The companies are: · Rural Media Productions...
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NEWS | The Beefy Boys to open a second restaurant – Where will it be?
The Beefy Boys have been busy over recent months and are close to being able to make an announcement on a new restaurant location. Fans of The Beefy Boys have been revealing this morning which town or city they’d love to see a restaurant opened in. Gloucester and...
TRAVEL | A49 partially blocked at Much Birch due to collision
The A49 (Hereford to Ross Road) is partially blocked at Much Birch this morning due to a collision. Emergency services are at the scene and traffic is already building up in the area. Police officers are directing traffic.
TRAVEL | A49 closed at Woofferton due to a RTC
We've received a report this morning from a motorist that the A49 is closed in both directions at Woofferton due a serious collision just north of The Selway Arms. Emergency services are said to be at the scene and a diversion is in place via Richards Castle. More...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rates in Hereford South and Hereford East rise by over 100% – CHECK YOUR AREA
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate has slightly risen, with data for the seven days up until 18th February showing an infection rate of 96.5 cases per 100,000 population. This is UP on data up until the 17th February that showed an infection rate of 94.9 cases...
NEWS | City of Hereford Swimming Club receives a grant of £3,000 from Hereford City Council
From Hereford City Council: City of Hereford Swimming Club just received a grant for £3,000! We've awarded the grant to help the club install permanent starting blocks at Hereford Swimming Pool, so that once repairs are complete following the previous flood damage,...
NEWS | 13 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 13 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,530 since the start of the outbreak. Last Tuesday, 32 new cases of the virus were...
NEWS | Merton Meadow COVID-19 test centre forced to close early due to high winds
The Hereford mobile COVID-19 testing site at Merton Meadow has had to close today due to high winds. Further guidance on booking a test can be found by visiting - orlo.uk/GByxq Strong winds are set to ease overnight and testing is expected to return to normal from...
NEWS | Herefordshire students set to return to school from 8 March
Herefordshire primary and secondary schools and colleges will welcome students back from 8 March Herefordshire schools and colleges are set to welcome young people back following the Government’s announcement that all students in England will return to education from...
UK NEWS | Climate emergency impacts hitting “worst case scenario” levels
The UK is seeing the impacts of the climate emergency hitting “worst case scenario” levels with more extreme weather and flooding, Environment Agency chief executive Sir James Bevan has warned today (Tuesday 23 February) as he urged action to reduce emissions and...
NEWS | Two further COVID-19 related deaths recorded at hospitals in Herefordshire
NHS England has confirmed that two further patients that had tested positive for COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire have sadly died. It means that 210 patients that had tested positive for COVID-19 whilst at hospital in Herefordshire have now sadly died since the...
NEWS | The British & Irish Lions agree Chase Distillery Partnership
The British & Irish Lions has today announced Chase Distillery has joined its portfolio of Official Suppliers. The award-winning British distillery, which champions field to bottle spirits, has also become the Official vodka and gin of the Lions Tour.As part of...
NEWS | Poundland set to reopen stores this week after temporary hibernation
Discount retailer Poundland has announced that it will reopen several of its stores this week after placing them in temporary hibernation for a few weeks. The company has a store at Maylord Shopping Centre in Hereford and the company confirmed on Facebook that it is...
RECAP | The Roadmap out of lockdown – ALL THE KEY DATES
Government publishes four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and provide a route back to a more normal way of lifeEach step to be assessed against four tests before restrictions ease, starting with the return of schools on 8 MarchPM is clear that the...
NEWS | When can I visit the pub with my friends? – FULL DETAILS
For many, the Prime Minister's announcement yesterday will have been a relief. Light at the end of the tunnel for many that love to socialise with both family and friends. So what does it mean for pubs and restaurants? From 12th April outdoor hospitality can reopen,...
NEWS | Check out the current COVID-19 infection rate in your area of Herefordshire
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate has slightly fallen, with data for the seven days up until 17th February showing an infection rate of 94.9 cases per 100,000 population. This is DOWN on data up until the 16th February that showed an infection rate of 100.6...
NEWS | Man arrested with offensive weapon in Malvern
A man has been arrested with an offensive weapon in Malvern today. West Mercia Police officers arrested the man whilst assisting their colleagues from Essex. The individual was wanted in Essex for threats to kill....
REVEALED | Roadmap out of lockdown – FULL DETAILS
From 8 March, people in England will see restrictions start to lift and the government’s four-step roadmap offer a route back to a more normal life. The success of the vaccination programme is one factor - so far over 17 million people have had their jabs - but by no...
NEWS | 18 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 18 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,517 since the start of the outbreak. Last Monday, 14 new cases of the virus were recorded...
BREAKING | Boris Johnson officially reveals ‘roadmap out of lockdown’ plan – READ MORE
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed the Government's plan for a 'roadmap out of lockdown' in a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon. Boris Johnson said that we are only able to take these steps thanks to the amazing work of the NHS and thanks to the...
NEWS | Creating a Bronze Statue of Captain Sir Tom Moore
By Andrian Melka: Perhaps more than any other person, Captain Tom has represented hope and light during what has been an incredibly dark time in the UK. With his passing, there have been calls to celebrate and commemorate his exceptional legacy in not only...
NEWS | Beryl Bikes and Herefordshire Council Offer Free Rides for key workers
British bike share provider Beryl and Herefordshire Council, have today announced plans to make the shared bike service in the city free for key workers during the current COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Aimed at increasing transport choice for journeys between home and...
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 | Police appeal for witnesses as £10,000 worth of items stolen from garage
Investigating officers are appealing for information and witnesses after around £10,000 worth of items were stolen from garages in Hangerberry, Lydbrook. Between 6pm on Sunday 14 and 9am on 15 February a garage door was removed completely and the door of an...
NEWS | Help make our City greener – plant a tree
Trees for Hereford City residents, businesses, schools and colleges Hereford is set to become a greener city thanks to 500 new trees being given to local residents, businesses, organisations, schools and colleges to plant in their garden or on their land. The project,...
NEWS | Man taken to hospital after being stabbed at property in Hereford
A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in an incident at a property in the River View area of Hereford on Saturday. Emergency services were called to the incident at a property in the city on Saturday afternoon. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your...
MISSING | Police increasingly concerned about missing man
James Bannister was last seen at around midnight on the morning of Friday 19 February in the Fownes Hotel, Worcester, before leaving the hotel on foot. James is believed to have links to Birmingham and Somerset and we are growing increasingly concerned for his...
NEWS | A few words from Boris Johnson ahead of COVID-19 roadmap announcement
The Prime Minister will today set out the government’s roadmap for cautiously easing lockdown restrictions in England. Cabinet will meet virtually this morning to discuss the plan, the Prime Minister will give a statement to Parliament in the afternoon, and host a...
RUGBY | England rugby calls for Herefordshire duo
Two rugby players with Herefordshire connections have been picked for an England men’s Under-18s Development Camp this weekend. Theo Mayell and Joe Jenkins, both 17 and students at Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools, have been chosen for the England camp, which takes...
FEATURED | Family of terminally ill teenager thank public for support and generosity
The family of terminally ill teenager Frank have taken the time to say a huge thank you to the thousands of people that have offered them support and sent them messages over recent days. Frank's mum Emma said: "Hello all. We wanted to drop by and give the biggest...
GALLERY | Flooding hits Herefordshire – February 2021
Many parts of Herefordshire have been hit by further flooding over the weekend, with the River Wye peaking at over 5 metres in Hereford on Sunday. Ian Forbes Kevin Eaton Phil Butler Stuart Townsend Stuart Townsend Will Sykes
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate compared to surrounding areas
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate is rising, which is in comparison the majority of the United Kingdom, where cases continue to fall. COVID-19 INFECTION RATES IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA (DATA UP UNTIL 16TH FEBRUARY): Herefordshire’s COVID-19...
UK NEWS | Pupils start phased return to schools in Wales
From today, children aged three to seven will begin returning to schools in a phased way in Wales, while some vocational learners on courses that require practical learning, will return to college. Following the latest review of coronavirus restrictions, the Welsh...
NEWS | Flooding update as levels on River Wye start to fall
Levels on the River Wye in Herefordshire have peaked overnight, with both Hereford and Ross-on-Wye seeing high levels. The Wye peaked at just under 5.1 metres at Hereford, making it the second time in a month that the river has seen a level over 5 metres in the city....
BREAKING | Boris Johnson to announce details of ‘roadmap out of lockdown’ in press conference at 7pm
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to detail the governments 'roadmap out of lockdown' later today. The PM will first of all address MPs in the House of Commons at around 3.30pm this afternoon, before leading a Downing Street Press Conference at approximately 7pm...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate rises above 100 cases per 100,000 population – CHECK YOUR AREA
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate has risen, with data for the seven days up until 16th February showing an infection rate of 100.6 cases per 100,000 population. This is an increase on data up until the 14th February that showed an infection rate of 77.8 cases...
NEWS | 26 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 26 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,499 since the start of the outbreak. Last Sunday, 22 new cases of the virus were recorded...
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...
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Murray Fishlock
Matt Healey continues the series Murray Fishlock was born on the 23rd September 1973 in Marlborough which is in the county of Wiltshire. He started out as a YTS at Swindon Town, but was not offered a full time contract. He subsequently joined Gloucester City in 1992....
CHARITY | Tupsley Girls U12s Pumas are fundraising in memory of Kieran Joyce
From Tupsley Girls: To keep active and help relieve some of the boredom from not playing football during Lockdown V3.0, Tupsley Girls U12 Pumas will be collectively completing a virtual tour of all the grounds in the Barclays WSL and The FA Women’s Championship. This...
NEWS | Hereford man sentenced for child abduction and sex offences
A man from Hereford has been sentenced to 5 years and 3 months imprisonment and will be placed on the sex offenders register for life after pleading guilty to various charges in relation to child sex offences when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. Jamie Turley...
NEWS | Police stop electric scooter rider who had no insurance and was disqualified
It's not something you every day, a recovery truck taking away an electric scooter after a police stop. However West Mercia Police officers in Worcester did just that yesterday after an electric scooter rider failed to stop....
NEWS | 23 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 23 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 6,473 since the start of the outbreak. Last Saturday, 26 new cases of the virus were...
NEWS | Fire crews called after car ends up in hedge
Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue crews have been joined by West Midlands Ambulance Service at a RTC in rural Herefordshire. https://twitter.com/hwfirecontrol/status/1363152885568196614?s=21
MY HEREFORD UNITED STORY | Paul Hunt
Matt Healey continues the series. Paul Hunt was born in Hereford on the 7th March 1959. He loved sports from a young age, but a life changing moment for him was the 5th February 1972. Hunt tells me "I went to the Hereford United v Newcastle United FA Cup game. I was...
NEWS | Emergency services respond to incident in Hereford
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident in the River View (Putson) area of Hereford. Officers from West Mercia Police as well as paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently at the scene. Residents living in the area have told us...
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 | Police appeal after rocks are thrown through pub window
From West Mercia Police: Rocks were thrown at The Eagle Inn, Broad St #RossonWye at 6am today smashing several windows. 2 males, 1 wearing red trousers and beige top, made off up Sation St. CCTV enquiries on going. Any Info contact #PCSO Alexander via 07773 049929...
NEWS | Care home residents to be allowed one visitor as part of cautious easing of lockdown
Visitors to be allowed to hold hands, with tests required before entry and PPE to be worn on siteScheme designed to be the next, cautious step in bringing families back together Care home residents will be able to be visited indoors by a single, named...
FLOOD WARNING | River Wye in North and South Hereford
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Wye in North and South Hereford. More Details: Flooding is expected - immediate action required River levels are rising at the Old Wye Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall....