A planning application has been made to build 2 extremely large electricity substations at the main Green Street entrance Bartonsham Meadows in Hereford City. Residents of St James and Bartonsham and users of the local beauty spot have been shocked by the discovery....
ALL NEWS, UNFILTERED
NEWS | A Hereford Care Home has celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an event that welcomed residents, staff and their families
Gwen Walford Care Home, a beacon of care and compassion in the heart of Herefordshire, proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone the home hosted a splendid black-tie event, welcoming residents, staff, families, and esteemed guests to join...
NEWS | Two women and a child have died and two men are in hospital following a fatal collision involving two cars
Two women and a child have died and two men are in hospital after a collision involving two cars in Worcester. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 3.07pm to the A44 in Spetchley and sent five ambulances, four paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and...
FOOTBALL | In the same week that Herefordshire born Jarrod Bowen scored a hat-trick in the Premier League – the local HFA announced that the boys development centre will end at the end of this season
On the same day that Herefordshire born Jarrod Bowen scored a hat-trick in the Premier League for West Ham United, the Herefordshire FA made an announcement that disappointed hundreds of local youngsters and parents. The closure of the boys development centre, will...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a serious collision involving overturned car and power cables
Emergency services are responding to a serious collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this afternoon. The collision has occurred on the B4348 near Thruxton. West Mercia Police are at the scene, alongside other members of the emergency services. The road is likely...
NEWS | The wife of TV star John Challis (Boycie) confirms that their Herefordshire manor home has been sold
Carol Challis wife of the late John Challis who played Boycie in the legendary British comedy Only Fools and Horses tweeted this week that she has sold the property which was used in the BBC television series The Green Green Grass. Wigmore Abbey in Herefordshire was...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after an 18-year-old motorcyclist died in a fatal collision in Herefordshire
Officers in Hereford are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A44 at Monkland in Leominster, Herefordshire yesterday (Tuesday 27 February). The collision happened around 9.50am involving a motorcyclist, a white ford transit van and a grey Audi...
FEATURED | A Hereford Taxi Office in the Bobblestock area of Hereford is up for sale with potential for several uses
A Hereford Taxi Office, located in the Bobblestock area of the city is up for sale. Hereford Rank Taxis Office on Sandown Drive / Grandstand Road (next to the co-op store) is up for sale with Sunderlands. A post on Sunderlands website says: “19 Sandown Drive is...
NEWS | A man has died following a serious collision that closed a Herefordshire road for several hours
A major route in Herefordshire is set to remain closed for the majority of the afternoon following a fatal collision. The A44 is closed between Leominster and Monkland following a serious collision this morning. One man has sadly died. West Midlands Ambulance Service,...
NEWS | Hereford County Hospital’s Accident & Emergency Department told it ‘Requires Improvement’ following recent inspection with concerns over patient safety
Following an inspection of the Emergency Department at Hereford County Hospital, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recognised its staff as very caring, although it gave the department an overall “Requires Improvement” rating due to concerns over patient safety....
NEWS | Police appeal for information after jewellery and other items were stolen from a house during a burglary
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after jewellery and other items were stolen from a house during a burglary in Ledbury. The incident occurred on Progress Close, off Hereford Road, in Ledbury. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We...
NEWS | A motorcyclist has died following a fatal collision near Leominster earlier today
A major route in Herefordshire is set to remain closed for the majority of the afternoon following a fatal collision. The A44 is closed between Leominster and Monkland following a serious collision this morning. One man has sadly died. West Midlands Ambulance Service,...
NEWS | A major route in Herefordshire set to remain closed for the majority of this afternoon following a serious collision
A major route in Herefordshire is set to remain closed for the majority of the afternoon following a serious collision. The A44 is closed between Leominster and Monkland following a serious collision this morning. West Midlands Ambulance Service, West Mercia Police...
NEWS | It could soon cost you more to park when you visit the Malvern Hills with proposal to make changes to car park times and charges
Photo Credit: Laura Clarke Malvern Hills District Council is proposing to make changes to car park times and charges in the first change for most of these tariffs in 12 years. As part of a public consultation, there a number of changes to council-owned car parks which...
NEWS | Air ambulance called after car left the road and hit a tree on the M50 in Herefordshire
The Air Ambulance was called after a car left the road and hit a tree on the M50 in Herefordshire this afternoon. The M50 has been closed in both directions between Ross and Newent all afternoon, and remains closed at 5.30pm. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | Police help to escort ambulance to Hereford County Hospital after Hazardous Area Response Team called to incident in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers helped to escort an ambulance to Hereford County Hospital this afternoon. This is after ambulance crews were called to assist NHS colleagues at a private address in the city. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your...
NEWS | M50 likely to remain closed in both directions for several hours following a serious incident near Ross-on-Wye
The M50 is likely to remain closed in both directions near Ross-on-Wye for several hours following a serious incident. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are all in attendance at the incident on the...
BREAKING | Police appeal for video doorbell, CCTV and dash-cam footage following a burglary at a house in Hereford
Police are appealing for CCTV, dash-cam and video doorbell footage after a burglary at a house on Kilpeck Avenue in Hereford at around 12.35am on Sunday morning. The homeowner saw a group of men stealing a bike from his house. The suspects, three men, fled...
NEWS | West Mercia Police announce major crackdown on drivers who use their mobile phone when driving after two fatalities in collisions
In the last three years, across the West Mercia Police force area, two people lost their lives in collisions where the driver using a mobile phone was a contributing factor. Thirteen more people were seriously injured and 48 more suffered other injuries. We are doing...
NEWS | Police provide an update following a collision involving a van and a horse between Bromyard and Worcester
West Mercia Police have provided an update this morning following a collision involving a van and a horse. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, on the A44 between Bromyard and Worcester. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We were...
FEATURED | Borderlines Film Festival 2024 opens this Friday with some fabulous showings available for audiences to watch
Borderlines Film Festival, a major and much-anticipated cultural event across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Marches, is back for its 22nd edition this Friday at 9 separate venues on its opening night on Friday 1 March. From the eerie and moving recent...
BREAKING | Plans for a Hereford Bypass and new river crossing get a huge boost following a Government announcement
Plans for a Hereford Bypass could be boosted after the Government confirmed it will be spending £4.7 billion of reallocated HS2 funding in the Midlands and the North. Both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats in Herefordshire have pushed for plans for a Hereford...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision involving a vehicle and a horse on a busy route tonight
Emergency services were called to a collision involving a vehicle and a horse on a busy route tonight. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service were both called to the collision on the A44 between Bromyard and Worcester. The collision occurred near the...
NEWS | Police issue alert to residents in Herefordshire following a suspicious incident involving a caravan
West Mercia Police have issued an alert to residents in Herefordshire following a suspicious incident involving a caravan. The incident occurred this afternoon in the village of Canon Pyon. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We received a report of...
NEWS | Police make arrest after a vehicle collided with a pedestrian in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers have made an arrest after a vehicle collided with a pedestrian in Herefordshire. The incident occurred in Credenhill on Saturday evening. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Yesterday evening in Credenhill, Police and Ambulance...
NEWS | A Herefordshire Hospital is closed to visitors due to cases of Norovirus
Bromyard Community Hospital is closed to visitors due cases of Norovirus. As a preventative measure, visiting on the inpatient ward at Bromyard Community Hospital is only permitted on compassionate grounds and after discussion with the nurse in charge. These...
FEATURED | Wye Valley Brewery sweeps the board with seven awards at the recent CAMRA Awards
Wye Valley Brewery, the family-owned brewery located just outside of Bromyard, Herefordshire, is proud to announce its remarkable win of seven prestigious awards at the recent CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Awards. The awards, a notable event in the beer industry,...
BREAKING | Three people – including a six-year-old child have died following a collision involving two vehicles
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision that happened yesterday afternoon (22 February). The collision happened at around 3pm on the A44, Spetchley Road in Worcester when a white BMW 3 series collided with a white Ford Mondeo. Despite efforts from...
NEWS | State-of-the-art Sensory Room and Conference Centre open in Ross-on-Wye for the community
Mulberry Foster Care Unveils New Sensory Room and Conference Centre to Serve Community Needs Mulberry Foster Care, a leading provider of homes to over 40 children across the counties, proudly announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Sensory Room and...
NEWS | A high street bank is offering people up to £200 to switch their bank account
The Royal Bank of Scotland are offer people £200 to switch their bank account. Apply online or via the mobile app to switch a current account held elsewhere using the Current Account Switch Service into a Royal Bank account from 15 February 2024. Deposit £1,250 into...
NEWS | Ofsted award a Herefordshire school where ‘pupils thrive’ a good rating following a recent visit
Ofsted have awarded a specialist school in Herefordshire with a ‘good’ rating following a recent visit. Inspectors said they were impressed with how pupils at Westfield School in Leominster ‘thrived’ and the ‘positive relationships they have with staff at the school’....
NEWS | A number of roads in Herefordshire remain closed due to flooding this morning – CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
A number of roads in Herefordshire remain closed this morning due to flooding. Motorists are reminded to take note of road closed signage and to await an official update from Herefordshire Highways before using these routes. Heavy rain caused flooding issues on...
FLOODING | A number of routes in Herefordshire are closed due to flooding this evening
A number of routes in Herefordshire are closed this evening due to flooding. Heavy rain has been affecting Herefordshire throughout this morning, with more than an inch of rain falling across most parts of the county. This has led to a number of flood alerts being...
FLOODING | A number of routes in Herefordshire are closed due to flooding this afternoon
A number of routes in Herefordshire are closed this afternoon due to flooding. Heavy rain has been affecting Herefordshire throughout this morning, with more than an inch of rain falling across most parts of the county. This has led to a number of flood alerts being...
NEWS | A dog is serious ill after eating potentially contaminated breadcrumbs in the Herefordshire area
A dog is seriously ill after eating potentially contaminated breadcrumbs in the Herefordshire area. Edward Busk (West Mercia Police, PCSO, SNT Hereford Northside) confirmed the news in a post on the West Mercia Police Neighbourhood Watch page. A spokesperson for West...
NEWS | A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after two people were taken to hospital following a collision in Herefordshire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving, following a collision in Herefordshire. The collision occurred on the A438 near Bartestree. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service all...
NEWS | Three local schools are closing for the day as flooding hits parts of Herefordshire and the surrounding areas
Three schools have confirmed that they will be closing for the day, with flooding affecting parts of Herefordshire and surrounding counties. Corvedale C of E Primary School is closed due to flooding. Pencombe C of E Primary School is also closed today due to...
NEWS | Latest on the roads with flood alerts issued as further heavy rainfall affects Herefordshire
Further heavy rain has been fallowing overnight across Herefordshire, with flooding affecting some routes. There is standing water on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford, underneath the railway bridge and near the Wye Inn pub. It is passable with care at present (7.45am)....
NEWS | Police are appealing for information after a digger was stolen from a building site
Officers are appealing for information after a digger was stolen from a building site in Brockworth earlier this month. It was reported that a Kobelco model 310 SK30SR excavator had been stolen from Mill Lane at around 5.10pm on Sunday 4 February. It is believed that...
NEWS | Police issue urgent alert to all Hereford residents following a string of suspicious incidents
West Mercia Police have issued an urgent alert to all Hereford residents following a string of suspicious incidents in the city and surrounding areas. A spokesperson for Hereford Rural North (West Mercia Police) said: LWe have been receiving reports of suspicious...
BREAKING NEWS | Police presence at a property in Herefordshire after a 35-year-old woman was found dead at a property
West Mercia Police remain at a property in Herefordshire this morning, following the death of a 35-year-old woman. Her death is currently being treated as ‘unexplained’. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “Emergency services attended a...
BREAKING NEWS | Arrest made after West Mercia Police called to incident involving firearms this morning
A man has been arrested following an incident involving a firearm that occurred in the early hours of this morning. At around 4:30am this morning Police were conducting an area search for a disturbed man. He was found by Malvern officers at Malvern Link Train...
NEWS | A major search was launched on Monday evening after a man entered the River Wye in Hereford
A major search was launched on Monday evening in Hereford, after a man entered the River Wye. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service all attended the incident. Members of the public reported...
NEWS | Herefordshire-based company backs conservation project in Kenya
Two members of the Leominster-based Pinstone team recently embarked on a transformative conservation journey to the South Rift Valley in Kenya. The PR and marketing agency made a significant donation to a remote farming community in Africa as part of their goal – as a...
NEWS | West Mercia Police make arrest after a man was seen exposing himself in a Herefordshire park
On the 13th of February, Police received reports of an individual exposing themselves by the Recreational Ground in Bye Street in Ledbury. Following this report, Ledbury Safer Neighbourhood Team, through thorough investigation work and local knowledge, were able to...
NEWS | West Mercia Police investigating reports of a break in at a popular garage on the outskirts of Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are investigating reports of a break in at a popular garage on the outskirts of Hereford. The break in reportedly occurred at Locks Garage, just off the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road). A Crime Scene Investigation Team were seen at the...
BREAKING | Emergency services responding to an incident near the River Wye in Hereford
Emergency services are responding to an incident near the River Wye in Hereford this evening. West Mercia Police officers temporarily stopped traffic on the A49 (Greyfriars Bridge). There have also been officers on the Old Bridge. West Midlands Ambulance Service...
NEWS | Significant Police presence in Hereford city centre and near Hereford Cathedral this afternoon
There is a significant Police presence in Hereford city centre this afternoon, due to a Royal Visit to the city. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are visiting Hereford today. West Mercia Police officers are helping to support with the visit. Your Herefordshire...
NEWS | Members of the Royal Family are arriving in Hereford this afternoon for a visit to Hereford Cathedral
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are visiting Hereford today. Your Herefordshire understands that the visit is to hear a new organ in the Cathedral. The visit is taking place this afternoon from 2.30pm. Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of...
NEWS | Specialist Cave Rescue teams help to rescue a caver who required medical treatment in Powys
South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue were called early Sunday afternoon to an injured caver in the Agen Allwedd system who required stretcher evacuation. The incident required the support of specialist rescue teams. Once the caver was brought to the surface the team...