They may be man’s best friend - but sadly cruelty towards dogs increased by 8% in Herefordshire and Worcestershire last year, new figures released by the RSPCA show. In 2022, there were 628 reports made to the RSPCA in the area about cruelty to dogs, compared with 582...
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NEWS | Disqualified driver who led police on dangerous pursuit reaching speeds of 90mph in a 40mph zone with children in car has been jailed
A dangerous driver has been jailed and banned from driving after he led police on a four-mile pursuit through a built-up residential area, while he had two young children in the car with him. Adam Clark, aged 37, from Dornie Drive in Birmingham failed to stop for...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council to spend £250,000 on remodelling office accommodation at two units on Three Elms Industrial Estate
Google Street View - Image Date - May 2019 Herefordshire Council has confirmed that it will be spending £250,000 on remodelling office accommodation at two units on Three Elms Trading Estate. Herefordshire Council confirmed this week that it is to award a contract to...
EDUCATION | Hereford Cathedral School is celebrating an exceptional set of results in this year’s GCSEs
Hereford Cathedral School is celebrating an exceptional set of results in this year’s GCSEs. Pupils have demonstrated excellence across the board with all their hard work paying off. An outstanding 72% of grades achieved in Biology, Chemistry and Physics were...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council to spend £56,000 on remodelling office accommodation at Blueschool House in Hereford
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2021 Herefordshire Council has confirmed that it will be spending £56,000 on remodelling office accommodation at Blueschool House in Hereford. Herefordshire Council confirmed this week that it is to award a contract to S C Joseph...
NEWS | Police issue E-fit after a man approached two 11-year-old girls and asked them to kiss him
Officers investigating an incident where a man approached two girls in Blakeney in the Forest of Dean have released an E-fit image. Police are keen to identify the man pictured as they want to speak to him in connection with the incident which happened on 31 May. At...
UK NEWS | The family of a 17-year-old boy who died on a railway line last week have paid tribute to him
The family of a 17-year-old boy who very sadly died on the railway last week are today paying tribute to him. Officers were called to the railway line close to Llanelli station at around 5pm last Friday (18 August) after reports of a casualty on the tracks. Officers...
NEWS | Aldi is calling for staff affected by the possible collapse of Wilko to get in touch, with more than 6,000 jobs currently available across its UK stores
Aldi is calling for staff affected by the possible collapse of Wilko to get in touch, with more than 6,000 jobs currently available across its UK stores. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket, which recently announced that it is creating 800 jobs in new stores over the...
FEATURED | Your chance to acquire a historic Castle and surrounding grounds in HerefordshireÂ
A unique and rare opportunity to acquire the historic Grade I Listed Wigmore Castle and grounds with a planning consent to convert an existing workshop into a two bedroomed dwelling. The property extends in total to about 29.84 acres (12.07 hectares). The castle...
BREAKING | Three people suffer life threatening injuries following a collision on the M50 between Tewkesbury and LedburyÂ
Three people have suffered life threatening injuries following a collision on the M50 between Tewkesbury and Ledbury overnight. West Mercia Police, South West Ambulance Service and The Air Ambulance all attended the incident. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told...
NEWS | Police in Ledbury working hard to tackle anti-social behaviour in a residential street
West Mercia Police officers in Ledbury say that they are currently working hard to clamp down on anti-social behaviour in a residential street in the market town. In an update shared on Wednesday, the Ledbury Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “We are working hard to...
NEWS | A major route is closed this morning due to crash investigation work taking place following an earlier collisionÂ
A major route is closed this morning, with crash investigation work taking place following an earlier collision. West Mercia Police have confirmed that the M50 is closed in the Westbound direction between the junctions for Tewkesbury and Ledbury this morning following...
BREAKING | Majority of Wilko stores are set to close within weeks after a purchase of the discount retailer fell through according to the GMB Union
The majority of Wilko stores are to close within weeks after a purchase of the discount retailer fell through. In a meeting with administrators today [Wednesday] GMB Union was informed there is no longer any prospect that the majority of the business will be...
NEWS | Police name the 23-year-old man who died following an attack in Shrewsbury with a fifth person arrested as investigation continues
A 23-year-old man who died following an attack in Shrewsbury, has been named as Aurman Singh. On Monday 21 August, police responded to reports a man had been attacked in Berwick Avenue, in Coton Hill. Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services Aurman...
NEWS | Three men have been arrested in connection with the burglary of up to £40,000 of jewellery from an auction house in Welland, Malvern
Three arrested over high value auction house burglary Officers from the Neighbourhood Crime Fighting Team (NCFT) in South Worcestershire have arrested three men in connection with the burglary of up to £40,000 of jewellery from an auction house in Welland, Malvern....
URGENT | Tesco is recalling various pastry products because they may contain small pieces of metal and plastic, making them unsafe to eat
Tesco is recalling various pastry products because they may contain small pieces of metal and plastic, making them unsafe to eat. Tesco is recalling the below products. The company has issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to...
NEWS | A popular Hereford bar and music venue has confirmed that it will be closing down in SeptemberÂ
A popular Hereford bar and music venue has confirmed that it will be closing in September. Babar Cafe confirmed the news on Facebook with the following post: “Bye Bye Babars “Yes, Babars is closing and it is time to come & enjoy the ultimate & final few weeks...
NEWS | A man branded a ‘danger to women’ given four year prison sentence after assaulting his former partner over a four-month period
A domestic abuser has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for four counts of actual bodily harm and criminal damage. Gregg Mosedale, 32, was convicted at Worcester Crown Court on Monday for assaulting his former partner over a four-month period. He...
IN THE SPOTLIGHT | The fabulous farm shop, cafe and restaurant that’s attracting visitors from across the county
A restaurant, cafe, farm shop and tour hub has opened in Herefordshire and it’s certainly worth a visit. Newton Court has been in the Stephens family since 1991. Tom and Ann Stephens took the step of farming organically and also crafting their own cider and perry...
CRICKET | Herefordshire tumble to 80-run defeat against Devon and lost their grip on NCCA Western Division 1 status after two years
DESPITE turning in their best batting performance of the season, Hereford tumbled to an 80-run defeat against Devon at Sidmouth and lost their grip on their NCCA Western Division 1 status after two years. Herefordshire trailed by 106 runs on first innings and were...
UK NEWS | Morrisons partners with NHS to put vital cancer awareness messaging on underwear labels
Morrisons and the NHS are working together to put advice on underwear labels urging people to contact their GP practice if they spot potential symptoms of breast or testicular cancer. The Nutmeg branded underwear featuring NHS advice will be in 240 Morrisons...
NEWS | A man has died following a collision involving a car and a motorbike on Monday afternoon
A man has died following a collision involving a motorbike and a car yesterday afternoon. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 4.31pm to the junction of the A456 and B4194 in Bewdley and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance...
FEATURED | The Hidden Gem Cafe located in the middle of Hereford that has a fabulous menu for Vegetarians and VegansÂ
The Hidden Gem Cafe that is located in the middle of Hereford that has a fabulous menu for vegetarians and vegans. It’s a must visit! The Garden Cafe, is located in Capuchin Yard in Hereford, just off the famous Church Street that leads up to the historic Hereford...
INFO | Parents have one week after GCSE results day to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that their 16-year-old is continuing their education or training, to continue receiving Child Benefit
Parents have one week after GCSE results day to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that their 16-year-old is continuing their education or training, to continue receiving Child Benefit. Teenagers will find out their GCSE results this week and many will be considering...
UK NEWS | Tesco has become the first retailer to cover the cost of VAT on period pants in a bid to make them more affordable for customers
Tesco has announced that it has reduced the price of its F&F range of period pants by covering the cost of VAT on them, in a bid to make them more affordable for customers. The twenty per cent reduction in price brings the period pants in line with other period...
FEATURED | Wonderful new restaurant to open in the centre of Hereford with some delicious dishes promised!
A wonderful new restaurant is to open in Hereford city centre, with some delicious dishes promised! Mr.Gyro is set to open a brand new restaurant on West Street in Hereford City Centre! The restaurant will focus on Greek food, and is sure to be a hit! The new...
FEATURED | Aldi is offering couples the opportunity to have 60 bottles of award winning wine for FREE – Apply NOW
Getting married has never been pricier, with the average wedding now costing £19,1841 and alcohol alone taking approximately 10% (£1,800) of the budget[2]. The Which? Cheapest Supermarket of the Year[3] says shoppers can make big savings on their big day by...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a 27-year-old man died following a road traffic collision between a van and an agricultural vehicle
Officers want to speak to anyone who was travelling on the A449 between 1pm and 2pm on Sunday 20 August. Police received a report of a road traffic collision on the A449, northbound, between The Coldra and Usk at around 1.30pm on Sunday 20 August. Officers attended,...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide update on a fire that occurred on a farm in Herefordshire this afternoonÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update on a fire that occurred on a farm in Herefordshire this afternoon. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (Hereford Fire Station) told Your Herefordshire: “We...
BREAKING NEWS | Murder investigation launched after a delivery driver died after being attacked in Shrewsbury
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was attacked in Shrewsbury. The 23-year-old man was attacked on Berwick Avenue in Coton Hill earlier this afternoon (Monday 21 August) around 1.05pm. Emergency services attended, but despite their best efforts the...
NEWS | Nurse Lucy Letby handed whole life order for the murder and attempted murder of premature babies
A neonatal nurse has been handed a whole life order for murdering new-born babies that she should have been caring for. Lucy Letby, of Arran Avenue in Hereford, was sentenced during a hearing at Manchester Crown Court today (Monday 21 August) for seven counts of...
BREAKING | Hereford baby killer Lucy Letby given whole life sentence meaning she will never be released from prison
Hereford baby killer Lucy Letby has been given a whole life sentence meaning that she will never be released from prison. Lucy Letby has been given a whole life sentence after being found guilty of the murder of seven new-born babies. Mr Justice Goss said: "The...
NEWS | A man has been charged with arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered, being in charge of a motor vehicle while above the legal limit, and common assault following a house fire in Hereford
Officers in Hereford have charged a man following a house fire in the city at the weekend. Timothy Dimbylow, aged 29, was due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today (21 August). He was charged with arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered,...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses following a serious road collision involving a car and a stationary camper van
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision on the M5 northbound near junction 8 on Friday 18 August. At approximately 17:30 a black Nissan Qashqai collided with the rear of a white Mercedes campervan that was stationary on the hard shoulder...
NEWS | ‘All persons accounted for’ confirms Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service following house fire at a property in HerefordÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that all people have been accounted for following a house fire in Hereford. The house fire occurred in the Fallowfield Close area of South Wye, Hereford, in the early hours of Saturday 19th August. Two...
BREAKING | Man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endangering life following a fire at a property in HerefordÂ
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested following a fire at a property in Hereford on Friday evening. Officers confirmed that they were called alongside Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service to reports of a fire in the South Wye area...
FEATURED | Unbelievably good Sunday roasts, the best breakfast in Herefordshire and fabulous fishing at this brilliant venue – what more could you want?
An unbelievably good Sunday Roast, wonderful countryside walks and fabulous fishing. This Herefordshire venue really does tick all the boxes! That’s right, the Fishermans Arms at Docklow Pools near Leominster is certainly popular. ‘We are a great little country...
FEATURED | Aldi announces that it will once again be selling its popular spider catcher this autumn
Spider season is creeping closer but fear not, as supermarket Aldi is helping shoppers face creepy crawlies with the return of its popular Spider Catcher (£8.99). Perfect for arachnophobes and those that want to keep a cobweb free home, Aldi’s sell-out household...
NEWS | Section of the A49 closed this morning with emergency services in attendance at a collisionÂ
A section of the A49 is closed this morning following a collision. The collision has occurred on the A49, just north of Craven Arms in Shropshire. West Mercia Police have confirmed that a full road closure is in place and that West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | Lucy Letby will be sentenced on Monday after being found guilty of the murder of seven new-born babies
A neonatal nurse has been found guilty of murdering new-born babies that she should have been caring for. Lucy Letby, of Arran Avenue in Hereford, has been found guilty of seven counts of murder. The 33-year-old has also been found guilty of seven counts of attempted...
BREAKING | Police cordon in place at a property in Hereford this afternoon following incidentÂ
A police cordon is in place at a property in Hereford this afternoon. The cordon is in place at a house on Fallowfield Close in the city. Fallowfield Close is a small residential street in the South Wye area of Hereford. West Mercia Police officers remain at the...
WATCH | Former Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman and Paul Merson recently visited the River Wye to make a film about angling and mental health
Former Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman, and team-mate Paul Merson, recently visited the River Wye near Hay, to make a film about angling and its potential benefits to mental health and wellbeing. The film was produced by Tackle Chain Fishing Republic, and...
FEATURED | The incredible doggy play park, adventure golf and wonderful Forest Park that’s within an hour of Hereford and worth a trip!
A holiday at Whitemead Forest Park really is a breath of fresh air. Whether you’re looking for an action-packed break or just want to curl up and relax, you can do as much or as little as you like. There’s acres of fantastic woodland to explore and lots of fun...
FEATURED | Delicious burgers and tasty fries – the Hereford independent restaurant that will get your mouth-wateringÂ
If it’s burgers you love, then look no further than The Burger Shop in Hereford. The first Burger Shop in Hereford opened its doors in 2014. This decision was made after a series of suppers, pop-ups, and events by A Rule of Tum. The restaurant was...
NEWS | Air ambulance called to a serious collision on the M5 near the M50 junction this evening
Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious collision on the M5. The incident has occurred close to the junction with the M50 and the road is currently closed. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and the Air Ambulance are in attendance....
FULL STATEMENT | Cheshire Police release full statement after Nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of the murder of seven newborn babies
A neonatal nurse has been found guilty of murdering new-born babies that she should have been caring for. Lucy Letby, of Arran Avenue in Hereford, has been found guilty of seven counts of murder. The 33-year-old has also been found guilty of seven counts of attempted...
BREAKING | A second hospital has confirmed that it has launched an investigation to look into the time that Lucy Letby spent at the hospital as a trainee
From the Liverpool Women’s Hospital: Following the recent trial verdicts, our thoughts are with the parents and families of the victims and everyone who has been affected. As detailed in news reports and information provided by Cheshire Police, there is an ongoing...
BREAKING | Nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of the murder of seven babies and guilty of seven counts of attempted murderÂ
33-year-old nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of the murder of seven babies and guilty of seven counts of attempted murder. Cheshire Police confirmed the news in a short statement this afternoon. Further details will be released later. Lucy Letby has been found guilty of...
NEWS | Waitrose confirms that it has submitted an objection to plans to build a new Lidl superstore in the Belmont area of Hereford
Waitrose has confirmed that it has submitted an objection to plans to build a new Lidl superstore in the Belmont area of Hereford. The company says that it is concerned that opening a store at the Three Counties Hotel site in Belmont could drive further footfall away...
SPORT | Two sisters from Herefordshire have been selected to ride for Wales at the International Mounted Games Association World Team Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
Two sisters from Herefordshire have been selected to ride for Wales at the International Mounted Games Association World Team Championships in Melbourne, Australia from 8th to 15th October. Erin (22) and Sophie (19) Beach were both born in Wales and lived there until...