Criminals will be barred from pubs, concerts and sports matches under new sentencing powers unveiled by the Government today (Sunday 24 August) as part of its Plan for Change. Judges will be able to curtail offenders’ freedoms with driving limits, travel...
From Network Rail: Network Rail Wales and Borders will be undertaking essential engineering works across key sections of the railway between Hereford, Newport, and Shrewsbury from Saturday 6 September to Monday 8 September, and again the following weekend (13 and 14...
A local resident has taken to social media to share information about a concerning incident that occurred in Herefordshire overnight. In a post on Voice of Ledbury, the local resident said: “I just wanted to raise some awareness about an incident that took place last...
Two Bedroom Mid Terrace Property | Off Road Parking | Low Maintenance Garden | Conservatory | Well-Presented Accommodation Price - £195,000 Located in the popular neighbourhood of Belmont, situated south of the City Centre. Belmont offers an variety of amenities...
Residents in the Whitecross area of Hereford will be soon breathing a sigh of relief due to the gull population leaving for warmer climates. Hereford and particularly the Whitecross area of the city has seen a big rise in the gull population the past few years. Gulls...
Herefordshire Council has today confirmed that it has awarded a contract worth more than £8 million to Tilbury Douglas for the demolition and rebuild of Peterchurch Primary School. Council documents shared this afternoon state the following: “To award a Design and...
From Bromyard Fire Station: The Large Animal Rescue team from Bromyard, working alongside our colleagues from Pershore Fire Station, were called out yesterday morning to rescue a horse that had slipped down an embankment into a very wet, boggy ditch. Due to the steep...
Two women have waived their right to anonymity and encouraged other victims and survivors of rape to seek support. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: The man who raped them, 23-year-old Michael Brown was jailed for two counts of rape after he admitted the offences...
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An earthquake has been recorded near the Herefordshire border with Wales, the British Geological Survey has confirmed. The small quake was recorded in the Llangynidr area of Powys, near Abergavenny. According to the British Geological Survey, the quake measured 1.3...
Co-op Funeralcare reveals the UK’s top funeral songs from the last 12 months, with ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ and ‘My Way’ taking the overall top two spots. Tina Turner’s ‘The Best’ and Westlife’s ‘You Raise Me Up’ re-enter the overall top 10 list this year, replacing...
From Hereford Cathedral: Broomsticks at the ready… Tickets will be on sale on Tuesday 26 August at 10am. Wizards, witches and muggles of all ages are invited to join us at Hereford Cathedral on Thursday 25 September and celebrate Harry Potter Book...
The Log Yard in Hereford has recently raised £2,261.23 for St Michael's Hospice, this was accumulated due to the company making a £1 donation to St Michaels Hospice for every log and kindling net sold in the shop from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. Owner Simon...
With Ross Regatta around the corner, local firm Haigh Environmental is teaming up with Ross Rowing Club to raise awareness of the issue of water pollution, and the concrete solutions that can be deployed to tackle it. As highlighted by local MP Jesse Norman and...
Change to benefits payment date for millions of people will help them with their financial planning and providing peace of mind for those on low incomes. It comes ahead of the new school year, which will allow families and carers to plan their spending with...
A man has died following a single-vehicle collision which happened near Cirencester this morning (Monday 18 August). Emergency services were called at 6.05am with a report that the driver of a car had collided with a wall on the A417 London Road in Ampney Crucis....
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed his genitals in Gloucester over the weekend. The incident happened within the public toilets at Westgate Street car park at around 10.30am yesterday (Sunday 17 August). It was reported that the man had exposed...
From West Midlands Ambulance Service: West Midlands Ambulance Service can confirm that it was called to Mordiford in Hereford at 4.00pm yesterday (Sunday 17th August) to reports of a man missing in the River Wye. Multiple ambulance resources were responded including...
Police have provided an update following an incident in Hereford on Saturday night. A statement released by Hereford Police said: “Thomas Burroughs, 29, of Foxwhelp Close in Hereford has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. “The charge is in...
A road traffic collision between a car and a motorcycle sadly ended in a fatality in Droitwich yesterday. The Trust’s control room received several 999 calls reporting the collision on Ombersley Way, Droitwich at around 3.20pm on Sunday (17thAugust). West Midlands...
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose & Partners Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard. Product details Waitrose & Partners...
Two Bedroom End Terrace Property | Driveway Parking | Low Maintenance Garden | Modern Bathroom Suite | No Onward Chain | Walking Distance to City Centre Price - £200,000 Located in the popular and convenient Hunderton neighbourhood, which is a short walk from Hereford...
Police confirm that the body of an 11-year-old girl has been recovered from water. From Devon & Cornwall Police: UPDATE | You may have seen in the news today that we have sadly confirmed the death of a child at Antony, near Torpoint. Emergency services were called...
Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been recovered from the water following a search operation. We are sad to report that 27-year-old Wojciech Berlan from Redditch has died after drowning at Ensor’s Pool in Nuneaton. His next of kin have now been...
There are reports of a significant emergency service presence in a Herefordshire village this evening. Your Herefordshire has been informed of a significant emergency service presence in Fownhope. Police, Ambulance and a Search & Rescue crew have been seen near...
There are issues with water supplies in parts of Herefordshire this afternoon, due to ‘third party damage’ according to Welsh Water. From Welsh Water: “Third party damage affecting water supplies in Little Dewchurch, Bolstone and surrounding areas of Hereford. “We're...
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) following a fight involving two men in Hereford last night (Saturday 16 August). Police received multiple calls from members of the public reporting an assault in progress in the...
A police cordon remains in place in Hereford city centre this morning, following an incident in the city overnight. The incident occurred in Hereford city centre, near the Black & White House. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service both...
Police searching for a 12-year-old boy in a river have recovered a body. From North Yorkshire Police: “Following further searches of the river, sadly search teams recovered a child’s body from the water at 10.45pm today. “The body is yet to be identified but the boy’s...
A police cordon remains in place in Hereford city centre this morning, following an incident in the city overnight. The incident occurred in Hereford city centre, near the Black & White House. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service both...
Emergency services are responding to an incident in Hereford tonight. The incident has occurred in Hereford city centre, near the Black & White House. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance A police cordon is in place....
Welsh Water has issued an important message to hundreds of households in Hereford this evening. From Welsh Water: We're aware that customers in this area may have no water or low pressure at the moment due to essential maintenance being carried out by our teams. All...
From Hereford Police: Can you help? Officers are keen to speak to a male who may be able to assist with a report of theft from Tesco Superstore on Belmont in Hereford. The incident took place on Friday the 15th August 2025 between the hours of 13:00 and 13:20. The...
A road rage driver who cut up another motorist then violently assaulted them in the Leominster area in August 2024 was sentenced at court yesterday (Thursday 14 August). Kimberley Rattray, 35, of West View, Almeley, Hereford, was found guilty of assault occasioning...
An investigation has been launched by officers following the death of a man in Bridgnorth. Officers investigating the death of a 61-year-old man are keen to hear from people who may have witnessed an assault on Saturday 9 August in Bridgnorth. The assault happened at...
Students at Ludlow Sixth Form College came together to collect their results this morning. There are many notable successes, including Sydney Bates who achieved AAA in Graphics, Photography and Fine Art and is off to the University of Birmingham to study Classical...
A car has crashed into a property in Hereford. The incident occurred in the Whitefriars area of Belmont in Hereford overnight. West Mercia Police remain at the scene this morning and there is a large hole in the side of a property. Hereford & Worcester Fire...
A car has crashed into a property in Hereford. The incident occurred in the Whitefriars area of Belmont in Hereford overnight. West Mercia Police remain at the scene this morning and there is a large hole in the side of a property. Hereford & Worcester Fire...
A car has crashed into a property in Hereford. The incident occurred in the Whitefriars area of Belmont in Hereford overnight. West Mercia Police remain at the scene this morning and there is a large hole in the side of a property. Hereford & Worcester Fire...
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2025 Farmfoods has issued a product recall on a popular product. Farmfoods is recalling Farmfoods Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry because it contains crustaceans (prawns) which are not mentioned on the label. Product details...
Hereford College of Arts (HCA) is celebrating an exceptional set of results today, just a year after the college was rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Students on UAL Awarding Body Extended Diplomas and the Foundation Diploma in Art &...
From Herefordshire Council: Young people across Herefordshire are celebrating today after receiving their results for A levels, AS levels and T Levels and a range of Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs). With an impressive 98.4% A level pass rate,...
A child rapist has been handed an 18-year sentence at court for a series of serious sexual offences against children. Paul Davies, 45, was convicted at Worcester Crown Court on Friday 8 August of two counts of rape of a girl, two counts of assault a girl by...
Family of man who died from asbestos-related cancer seeks information from electrician’s former places of work. The family of a man who died from mesothelioma - a cancer caused by asbestos exposure - is appealing for information from...
The latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows an increase in travel-associated chikungunya cases in England. A total of 73 cases were reported between January and June 2025. The same period in 2024 saw 27 cases. 2025 has the highest number of cases...
A man has been injured following an incident in Herefordshire. The incident occurred on the A480 at Mansel Lacy on Wednesday evening. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We were called to reports of an RTC yesterday evening (Wednesday) at...
Tesco has announced that there will be a change to the opening hours at its Belmont store in Hereford from this week. The store will now be open from 6am-10pm Monday to Thursday and then 6am-Midnight on Friday and Saturday. The store will open from 10am-4pm every...
A UK theme park will be closed today, following an incident involving a ride that left 13 children and one adult injured. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “Officers were called to Coney Beach Amusement Park, Porthcawl, Bridgend at around 5:50pm this evening...
A planning application has been submitted for safeguarding improvement works at Queen Elizabeth Humanities College in Bromyard. The proposals include the erection of 1.8m high perimeter fencing, installation of pedestrian and vehicle access gates with integrated...
A prolific shoplifter who targeted a Tesco store in Hereford has been served with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from the shop. Brandon Chippendale, 22, of Pixley Walk, Hereford, was given the CBO by Herefordshire Magistrates Court yesterday (Tuesday 12...