An urgent warning has been issued to residents in Herefordshire, after fire crews were called to a number of uncontrolled fires in the county on Wednesday. A message shared by Leominster Fire Station said: “We were called to attend to 3 uncontrolled fires in open...
In memory of Patty Galliers who passed away on Thursday 3rd July. Patty was a steward at Lads Club for many years and also a cook at Three Counties Dairy. Patty was from Presteigne but lived in Credenhill for many years. Patty’s maiden name was Herrits and she had two...
An amusement park that is popular with Herefordshire families is to close for the final time this autumn. In a post on social media, the owners of Coney Beach in Porthcawl said: “It is with heavy hearts we would like to share with you personally that this season at...
Officers have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a report that a vulnerable disabled person’s wheelchair was damaged. It was reported that an unknown person had damaged a bracket which was used to attach the control panel to the...
A Herefordshire school has issued an important notice to all parents, with temperatures in Herefordshire set to rise to 33c on Friday. In an update to parents, Riverside Primary School in Hereford said: Parade - 11.07.25 Due to the high temperatures forecast we have...
Venus is back for its 17th year, painting Hereford’s streets pink! Grab your glowsticks, gather your girls, and join St Michael’s Hospice for the ultimate ladies night out! Friday 11th July 2025 - kindly sponsored by John Wood Tyres. ‘Choose from three exciting...
National Highways will be carrying out work to maintain the drainage system on the M50 Eastbound and Westbound between junction 4 and the M5 Junction. This work is being carried out following the recurrence of flooding along the route. The work will include cleaning,...
From Hereford Police: We are appealing for the public’s support following reports of racially aggravated criminal damage in Bromyard recently. Sometime on Saturday 21 June racist graffiti was sprayed on some children’s playing equipment at Kempson Playing Fields. We...
Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. Alert will sound at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. Test comes as the government publishes a Resilience Action Plan with new steps to secure the country and...
Resident doctors in England have delivered a renewed mandate for strike action in the fight for pay restoration, following the outcome of a six-week ballot. They will stage a full walk out from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. Leaders of the BMA...
According to the Cumberland News and Star Former Hereford United striker Ryan Bowman has been given a 42 month ban for football. The full article can be read here -> Ryan Bowman given 42-month ban for football betting offences | News and Star Bowman was signed by...
A drug dealer who took advantage of a vulnerable man, convincing him to transfer his home over for no money to use as a base to sell crack cocaine, has been jailed. Victor Asamoah, aged 34 and from Old Fallings Crescent, Wolverhampton, was sentenced by Gloucester...
Press Release: The team at Plates & Shakers is absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been named “Best Bar of the Year 2025” at this year’s prestigious Midlands Awards! Representing our hometown of Ross-on-Wye and the beautiful county of Herefordshire on...
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Redditch yesterday (Tuesday 9 July). The collision happened around 1pm on the Warwick Highway when a yellow Renault Clio left the carriageway and collided with a tree. A man in his 40s was taken to...
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a bridge that is used by thousands of motorists daily in Herefordshire, set to close for six weeks. Mordiford Bridge will be closed for six weeks, from 21st July. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day. This closure...
The family of Jordan Everett, 16, who very sadly died are today paying tribute to him. Officers were called to the line near Poynton railway station at 10.09pm on 3 July following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however sadly Jordan was...
Morrisons has today announced the launch of ‘Club 60’ – an exclusive Morrisons Café offering to help customers’ pensions go further. From this week, those eligible can enjoy a Small Breakfast any time of the day, including a sausage, bacon, fried egg, hash...
Special Metals Wiggin/Hereford are recruiting for 6+Process Operators! Special Metals is the world leader in the innovation and manufacture of high-Nickel, high performance alloys. Special Metals is owned by Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), which is a global...
More people can now access NHS dental treatment in Herefordshire as the second of two NHS practices opened this week in Hereford. The first of two practices announced last year, Central Hereford Dental Care, operates from premises on Commercial Street in Hereford,...
Police in Herefordshire have seized an e-scooter. Officers in the Bromyard area of the county have seen a recent increase in the number of reports of anti-social behaviour over recent weeks. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “I wanted to provide you with an...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a fire in a field near Bromyard this afternoon. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “It’s been a busy day for crews across the county today. Red and Bravo were...
Fire crews have issued a warning following a fire in the Leominster area. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “We have just attended a fire in the open locally, where the fire was lit extremely close to perimeter hedges and tree...
From Wiltshire Police: We are very sad to report that a body has been found this evening in the search for missing Alex from Perham Down. Alex, 30, was reported missing on Sunday afternoon (06/07) leaving Tidworth camp and an urgent search has been ongoing since to...
A man has been sentenced to six years imprisonment after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Jack Llewellyn of Abergavenny will also be disqualified from driving for 10 years upon his release from...
The A49 is closed in both directions in Hereford, with National Highways clearing up a fuel spillage that occurred earlier. From National Highways: “The A49 is CLOSED in both directions between the A4103 and the B4224 near #Hereford due to a large hydraulic fluid...
Press release from Herefordshire Council: Residents, visitors, organisations and businesses are being asked what they would like to see in the regeneration of Merton Meadow, Hereford. A consultation is underway to gather thoughts and views to help inform the design of...
In Memory of George Tyler, 85 years old, of Almeley Herefordshire. Very sadly and unexpectedly passed away on 9th June 2025 at Oaklands nursing home. Husband to Dorothy, father to Tracy, Dawn & Grant, Step-father to Jackie & Roz. George’s funeral is being held...
A celebration of life for Paul Laight born 23/04/1965 (aged 60 years) who passed away suddenly in Spain on 12th June 2025 will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 25th July 2025 at 11.15am.He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Paul was well...
Police and military personnel concerned for the welfare of missing soldier, Alex, have released new images of the 30-year-old Army Sergeant. Alex is seen walking around the Tidworth branch of Tesco at about 11am on Sunday (06/07). He is wearing a grey sweatshirt and...
A warning has been issued to dog walkers following reports that a dog has died after being bitten by a snake in Hereford. The warning is in place on the old Whitecross High School field off Whitecross Road in Hereford. A notice says: “Please be careful walking...
Emergency services are responding to an ongoing incident in Hereford this morning. The incident is in the Hinton area of the city near the River Wye. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are in...
A warning has been issued following reports of a dog attack in Herefordshire. In a post to Fownhope residents, local resident Peter said: From Peter Day - “A message for all dog walkers. Over the weekend our beagle (Ruby) was attacked by two German shepherds on the...
Dog walkers and other pet owners are being asked to remain vigilant, after rat poison was found in one area of Hereford. The warning was shared on social media by a local resident this morning. The poison is said to have been found on a roundabout in the Hunderton...
Google Street View - Image Date - March 2024 Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, with a bridge that is used by thousands of motorists daily in Herefordshire, set to close for six weeks. Mordiford Bridge will be closed for six weeks, from 21st July. The closure...
A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council, for a new addition to the MandM Edgar Street Stadium. The planning application states: ‘Proposed installation of illuminated signage.’ ‘This Planning Statement has been prepared by The Town Planning...
The Monster Country Festival is the ultimate event for fans of live country music. Enjoy a full day of tribute performances to country legends. With mouth watering food trucks, exciting fair rides and unique craft stalls, there's something for everyone. Gather...
Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. Alert will sound at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. Test comes as the government publishes a Resilience Action Plan with new steps to secure the country and...
McDonald’s Belmont has issued an important message to customers, with ongoing issues this evening. The drive thru restaurant on Belmont Road is currently having issues with CO2 supply, meaning that it can’t serve any soft drinks. There is signage in place on the...
Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the M4 eastbound, near St Julians. It happened between Caerleon Road, junction 25, and the Coldra roundabout, junction 24, at about 11.10pm on Saturday 5 July. The collision involved 3...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have been called to a grass fire this evening. The incident is in the Peachfield Common area of the Malvern Hills. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently at the scene. Pedestrians and...
Police are asking bowls and golf club members to be vigilant following a recent series of burglaries. Police across the county boundary in Gloucestershire shared the following message: Over recent months offenders have broken into clubhouses before smashing the glass...
The family of Joshua Myers, 16, who very sadly died are today paying tribute to him. Officers were called to the line near Poynton railway station at 10.09pm on 3 July following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however sadly Joshua was...
An urgent search has been launched to help find a missing soldier who was last seen on Sunday morning. Hundreds of soldiers are currently out and about searching for Alex. A post shared on social media said: MISSING SOLDIER Alex Cairnie is missing from the...
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man who is wanted. Umar Farouq, aged 26, is wanted on recall to prison in connection with drug supply offences. Farouq is described as Asian, 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build and with short black straight hair and...
Ben (aged 48) was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in January of this year which has spread to both his lymph-nodes and bones. As you can imagine it was devastating news for both him and his family. The consultant advised him that he needed to attack...
A woman who died in a fatal collision on the A53 in Hodnet on 29 June has been named as 43-year-old Amani Khan. Amani’s mother has paid tribute to her, saying ‘I can’t believe my beautiful daughter has gone in such a tragic way, my heart is truly broken not just for...
Photo Credit: credit New Designers / Mark Cocksedge Cameron Pearson, a graduating student from Hereford College of Arts, picked up the top prize at the prestigious New Designers graduate showcase in London. The artist blacksmith presented a collection of forged...
In Loving Memory of Aaron James Gallagher of Hereford. It is with immense sadness we announce the sudden passing of Aaron on 25th June 2025, aged 42 years. Aaron was a wonderful and loving Father to his three children...
Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue have provided an update on five puppies that unexpectedly arrived with them last week. A post on social media said: “This bundle of cuteness arrived with us unexpectedly yesterday. “Five adorable little 9 week old JRT/ Chihuahua...
Dog walkers and other pet owners are being asked to remain vigilant, after rat poison was found in one area of Hereford. The warning was shared on social media by a local resident this morning. The poison is said to have been found on a roundabout in the Hunderton...