After five years of distinguished service as Chief Executive of Herefordshire Council, Paul Walker has announced that he will step down from the role in March 2026. Paul Walker, who joined Herefordshire in May 2021, said: After 43 years in public service,...
A man from Hereford who raped an underage girl he befriended on social media has today (Thursday 18 September) been sentenced to four years and three months. Scott Chapman, 24, of Hereford, was convicted at Worcester Crown Court of one count of rape of a girl aged 13...
Speller Metcalfe has been appointed as the contractor for the redevelopment of Hampton Dene Primary School in Tupsley, Hereford. The £2.4 million council-led initiative will deliver two brand-new classrooms, improved accessibility throughout the site, and expanded...
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: At 4.40pm yesterday (Wednesday 17 September) we received a report a taxi driver had been robbed by a man with a machete in Gloucester. Shortly after, we received two separate reports of a man with a machete on Silverstone Walk in the...
From the Brecon Mountain Railway: This Christmas, the Brecon Mountain Railway invites you and your family to step into a world of steam, sparkle, and festive cheer. From 29th November to 23rd December 2025, our beloved Santa Specials return to bring a magical winter...
Climate change intensified summer temperatures across Europe and led to an additional 16,500 more deaths compared to a summer that hadn’t been heated by human activities. Focusing on 854 European cities, this study found climate change was responsible for 68% of the...
Photo - National Highways Earlier this month, an incident occurred on the A49 at Onibury where a bridge was struck by a tractor. From National Highways: While the road remains structurally safe, both the road bridge and adjacent footbridge have been severely damaged....
Syston RFC vs Luctonians RFCSaturday 13th September 2025 – Barkby RoadMatch Report by Geoff Vickress 84 points, 21 of which scored in last 7-8 minutes, 12 tries in total with Lucs out-scoring Syston 7 tries to 5, and with captain Ben Link dotting down...
Severely ill children from Gaza requiring urgent medical treatment recently arrived safely in the UK with their immediate families. As part of the Gaza medical evacuation operation, these young patients are now receiving the urgent medical care they need at NHS...
Police are investigating after a dead swan was found at the Balancing Ponds in Saintbridge, Gloucester, on Saturday (13 September). Officers were called after the swan was discovered by a member of the public. It is believed that the swan was strangled and officers...
A Hereford dental surgery is currently accepting new NHS patients, with members of the public urged to get in contact. MyDentist - located on St Owen Street in Hereford, contacted Your Herefordshire this morning to confirm that they have additional spaces available...
Hereford Cathedral has issued an important update on its Christmas Fair that is set to take place on Saturday 13th December. A post shared by Hereford Cathedral said: Over forty stallholders will be in the cathedral on Saturday 13 December for our annual Christmas...
Police have issued an alert following reports of two suspicious incidents in the Lydbrook area. From Forest of Dean Neighbourhood Policing Team: “The following information is regarding 2 suspicious incidents on the 13/09/2025 in the Lydbrook area. “At 8.42pm police...
A dangerous driver whose actions resulted in the death of a woman and left her daughter seriously injured has been sentenced to eight years and eight months. Anayat Ur-Rehman, 26, of Holcombe Road, Birmingham, pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and...
Police are appealing for information to locate Lewis Prosser, 33, from Pontypool, who is reported as missing. Lewis, 33, was last seen in the Pontnewynydd area at around 8am on Sunday 14 September and officers are concerned for his welfare. He is described as of slim...
Residents are being urged to dispose of vapes properly following two fires in Malvern Hills District Council’s (MHDC) bin lorries. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service attended the fire which recently occurred inside the vehicle whilst collecting...
On Thursday 18 September, Wetherspoon’s pubs are to cut the price of all food and drinks by 7.5 per cent – to highlight the benefit of a permanent VAT reduction in the hospitality industry. Prices at the pubs will be reduced for one day only to mark Tax Equality Day...
British fighter jets will fly air defence missions over Poland to counter aerial threats from Russia, including drones, as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission. Royal Air Force Typhoons will join allied forces, including from Denmark, France, and Germany, to bolster...
Police continue to appeal to the public to help find Andrew Phillips who has been missing from Droitwich since Friday (12 September).The 66-year-old was last seen at his home on Jackdaw Lane around 7am. Andrew is a white man, around 6ft 3ins tall and of slim build. He...
Virginie Jacquet from Leominster is raising funds for Hereford based charity The Little Princess Trust by having her hair cut off later this month. Originally born in France, Virginie has made Leominster her home and runs the popular Facebook group "Hazel Squirrel"...
A couple who were arrested following a police search across the UK have been sentenced for killing their newborn baby. Mark Gordon, 51 (08.06.74) and Constance Marten, 38 (16.05.87), both of no fixed address, lived outside in a tent in freezing conditions with...
Press release from Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire Council has secured convictions against a man who failed to leave council owned land. On Tuesday 9 September 2025, at Hereford Magistrates’ Court, the court heard how on 2 January 2025, Tyson Biddle, aged 21, of...
Three teenagers have been jailed for their part in the murder of Reuben Higgins. Reuben, 17, was fatally stabbed inside a shop in Marston Green in October last year. Now, three of his attackers have been jailed for more than 50 years. On the night of 29 October last...
Police are appealing for information to help locate a teenage girl who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 16-year-old Anne who was last seen on Lower Lane in the Five Acres area of Coleford at around 11.55pm...
A Herefordshire school remains closed this week, following a fire. St David’s Centre in Hereford shared an important message with all parents this morning that said: “Whilst St. David's Centre remains closed, until the boundary line can be made safe, alternative...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a Yamaha XJR1300 motorbike on the A451 Minster Road heading away from Stourport on Friday 12 September. Police, fire, ambulance and air ambulance all attended the incident but sadly, the motorcyclist,...
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction after the FA Cup 2nd round qualifying tie with Sporting Khalsa was abandoned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si5SvNmJqHY&t=5s
Sainsbury’s has taken the precautionary step of recalling JS Classic Houmous and JS Lemon & Coriander Houmous because these products may contain Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC). Product details Pack size315gBatch code8001352Use by13 September 2025 Pack...
Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean is closed today, with Police continuing searches for a missing 23-year-old man. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “We're searching for a missing 23-year-old man who is believed to be in the Forest of Dean. “It is understood that Levi...
A Herefordshire school has had to close for the rest of today (Friday 12th September) due to a suspected gas leak. In a post on the Herefordshire Council school closures page, The Aconbury Centre said: “The Aconbury Centre (HPRS) has had to close the for the remainder...
Students heading to university for Freshers Weeks are being urged to use condoms to protect themselves and others from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as the UK Health Security Agency’s latest quarterly STI data shows that gonorrhoea and syphilis...
From Welsh Water: Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has announced that it will be undertaking a significant transformation programme over the next 18-24 months which will include the restructuring of business. The programme is designed to safeguard essential services, strengthen...
A major search operation is taking place this evening following the disappearance of a 23-year-old man. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: We're searching for a missing 23-year-old man who is believed to be in the Forest of Dean. It is understood that Levi left an...
West Mercia Police have made a self-referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after a man in his 20s was found dead in a vehicle, more than 48 hours after an initial alert from a mobile phone was received by Police. From West Mercia Police: We have...
The cowardly killer who beat a great-grandfather as he burgled his Wolverhampton home, resulting in the 94-year-old's death, has today been jailed for life for his murder. Paul Topham, aged 45, was today told at Wolverhampton Crown Court that he would serve a minimum...
Meg, Aimee and Matty are taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon in October to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Now – a cause especially close to their hearts. The trio have told us more "This cause has deep personal meaning for us all. Tammy (Meg &...
Emergency services were called to a serious collision in a Herefordshire village this morning. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident in Pontrilas. A spokesperson for Hereford...
Motorists in one area of Herefordshire are facing signiciant disruption with a closure in place on a bridge used by hundreds of motorists every day. From Herefordshire Highways: Upcoming Bridge Repairs - Bredwardine Bridge We'll be carrying out essential repairs to...
Welsh Water has issued an important message to hundreds of households in Ledbury, following a large fire this evening. The fire has occurred on Ledbury Industrial Estate, with several crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and Gloucestershire Fire...
Lily Painter from Ledbury will be running the Cardiff half marathon next to raise money for MND. Lily told Your Herefordshire. "My 57 year old dad was diagnosed with MND in the summer of 2024 after uncertainty for almost a year. Since his diagnosis my dad has been...
Museum of Cider to Host First-Ever Perry Fest on Saturday 4th October The Museum of Cider in Hereford is excited to announce its upcoming celebration of the county’s rich Perry-making heritage with Perry Fest, taking place on Saturday 4th October 2025, 11am -6pm. For...
Welsh Water have kindly responded to an email from Your Herefordshire this morning asking for a further update on the Commercial Road closure in Hereford. A Welsh Water spokesperson said: “We would like to apologise to the businesses in Commercial Road and Monkmoor...
A man who blocked a road and refused to let a fire engine responding to an emergency past has been convicted of obstructing an emergency worker. On 6 January this year firefighters were rushing to help two people trapped in a car in floodwater in Lindridge, when they...
Police have confirmed that human remains have been discovered, with officers now sharing the identity of the person found. From South Wales Police: “On Friday, August 29, 2025, we received a report of human remains being discovered in a remote area in the vicinity of...
There will be a change to opening hours at Household Waste and Recycling Centres in Herefordshire from 1st October. Due to entering autumn and winter, reduced opening hours will be in place until late in the Spring, at Household Waste and Recycling Centres across...
Emergency services and volunteers were called to an incident involving an injured hiker on Monday. In an update, West Mercia Search & Rescue said: “An update from Monday's call out! “The team was called to assist with an injured hiker on Caer Caradoc in...
Morrisons is cutting the price of hundreds of everyday essentials to help customers fill their baskets with great quality food and kitchen cupboard staples at affordable prices. Key volume lines like chicken breast fillets, laundry pods, vegetables and even...
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure to a child. It was reported that a man had been sitting near to a family of two children and their grandparents at a Gloucester pub close to The Docks on...
Motorists in one area of Herefordshire are facing signiciant disruption with a closure in place on a bridge used by hundreds of motorists every day. From Herefordshire Highways: Upcoming Bridge Repairs - Bredwardine Bridge We'll be carrying out essential repairs to...
A Hereford school has confirmed that it will remain closed for the rest of the week. St David’s Centre in Hereford shared the following update this afternoon: “Following a Health and Safety meeting today with local authority colleagues, regarding the damage caused by...