Two teenagers have been arrested after a girl was assaulted in the grounds of Hereford Cathedral. It’s believed the assault happened on Friday 3 January at around 5.50pm. Two girls, aged 16 and 15, have been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning bodily harm and...
An accelerated misconduct hearing yesterday (14 January), chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Grant Wills, found that a former student officer would have been dismissed from the force (West Mercia Police) if he hadn’t already resigned. The hearing found that former...
Tributes have been pouring in following the death of Matty Gillespie from Hereford. Matty’s cousin Scott has shared the following tribute. It has received hundreds of comments on the Your Herefordshire Facebook page, with people sharing their memories of Matty from...
Trains are currently cancelled / delayed between Hereford and Newport, due to Police responding to an ongoing incident. An update shared by National Rail said: “The police are dealing with an incident near the railway between Newport (South Wales) and Hereford means...
Officers are keen to identify a potential key witness to an attempted burglary in Hereford yesterday (Monday 13 January). At around 6am somebody attempted to gain access to a property on Welbeck Avenue by smashing a window. The person was dressed in all black and...
Police confirmed on Tuesday evening that an arrest has been made following an incident in Hereford. The incident occurred on Holmer Road, near Holmer Primary School, at around 3.10pm. Parents and members of the public reported seeing a man near the school with a...
Police confirm that no arrests have so far been made following reports of a man carrying a weapon near Holmer School in Hereford this afternoon. An update from Police said: Officers were called to Holmer Road in Hereford at around 3.10pm today (14 January), following...
West Mercia Police are currently responding to reports of an incident near Holmer School in Hereford. Your Herefordshire understands that officers were called following reports of a man with a weapon seen near the school just before it was due to close for the day....
Police have launched an investigation following a dog attack in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We want to make local residents aware of a worrying incident involving livestock on Westhope Hill. “On 9th January 2025, a ram was attacked by a...
Open Arms Kington has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to progress their plans for the restoration of The Oxford Arms in Kington and its renovation into a community space, it was announced today. Made possible thanks to National Lottery...
Photo Credit: Marsha Arnold Renowned TV horticulturist will be in conversation with Kate Bliss A face familiar to millions will visit Cheltenham in March for a special evening raising funds for charity. Monty Don, best-known for fronting...
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
Have you visited Alfresco Grill in Hereford? If you haven’t, you’re missing out! Lou and the team provide a warm welcome at Bookers Car Park, just off College Road, near the junction with Roman Road in Hereford. From fabulous breakfast baps, to delicious salad meals...
Asda has recently announced price drops across thousands of household staples as part of The Big Jan Price Drop initiative. When budgets may be tight for families with little ones post-Christmas, the supermarket aims to help parents by dropping costs on baby...
Lorraine Bethell of Newton Farm in Hereford, suddenly passed away on Christmas Day (25/12/2024). Funeral is to be held at the Hereford Crematorium on Monday 20th January at 10.15am. All that would like to attend, Lorraine’s wishes were for people to wear something...
Asda has announced a range of new ‘winter warmer’ initiatives to support customers and community groups struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The supermarket is offering those aged 60 and over the chance to enjoy soup, a roll and unlimited tea and coffees for...
A service of thanksgiving for the life of George Harris, who sadly passed away on Tuesday 7 January 2025. Following National Service, George spent over 40 years working with farming communities in Hereford and Worcester through Avoncroft Cattle Breeders, Mid Border...
The Council is seeking to deliver the first phase of the Hereford Western Bypass (formerly Southern Link Road). The project was approved by Cabinet in March 2024 as part of the New Road Strategy. It is currently estimated that the scheme will cost in the region...
Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after two cars were stopped in Worcestershire in the early hours of this morning (Monday 13 January). Acting on intelligence, officers from the Operational Policing Unit (OPU) stopped a grey BMW X3 near...
Serious collision in Harewood End. Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Harewood End on Friday (10 January). At around 5.05pm two vehicles, a Silver 4x4 Suzuki and a grey Ssangyong pickup, were travelling in opposite directions along the A49...
West Mercia Police would like to identify this man as they believe he can help with enquiries into a sexual assault in Worcester on Monday 16 September. The assault happened around 12:15am on Angel Place when a man approached a woman and wrapped his arms around her...
DARREN OWEN formerly of Haylease Crescent, in Hunderton. We are heartbroken to announce the tragic passing of Darren on Friday 27th December 2024 aged 55 years, yet forever young at heart, he brought light and laughter to all who knew...
Gwent Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision on the A465 between Tredegar and Merthyr Tydfil. It happened at about 12.40am, on Sunday 29 December, and involved two cars, a black Audi and a silver Vauxhall. The driver of the Vauxhall, a...
Motorists advised to plan ahead, with a road closure set to cause significant issues on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) in January. According to the Herefordshire Council Roadworks page, a road closure will be in place on the A4103 from Moorend Wychend Road To...
A brand new wine bar and coffee shop could be set to open in Hereford city centre. A planning application has been submitted for the change of use of the former Antique Tea Shop in Hereford ok St Peter’s Street, into a wine bar and coffee shop. The planning...
West Mercia Police officers in Leominster have launched an investigation, after a young female teenager was assault on a footpath in the town this afternoon (Sunday). A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team are seeking...
Apply for your child’s primary school reception class place before 15 January deadline. Parent and carers with children who were born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021, are being urged to apply for their child’s primary school reception class place for...
Next week, passengers will be able to get their hands on millions of train tickets at half the price as part of the government’s annual rail sale. From 14 to 20 January 2025, selected advance and off-peak fares will go on sale at up to 50% off for travel between 17...
E-Scooter owners in Herefordshire are being warned that they risk prosecution and having their E-scooter seized by officers. In a previous post, West Mercia Police said: “There has been an increase in the use of E-Scooters across the UK. “Please note the below...
The sister of a missing person from Worcestershire has shared a major update on Saturday evening following her disappearance. A further update has also been shared this morning (Sunday), confirming that she was last seen in London. The updates can be found at the...
Mary Fisher formerly of Winston Road, Hereford. Passed away peacefully at Newstead Nursing Home, Hereford on Thursday 26th December 2024 aged 87 years. Loving Mum to Helen, Mother-In-Law to Paul, Grandma to Greg & Kelly and Great Grandma to 7. Twin Sister to...
The sister of a missing person from Worcestershire has shared a major update this evening following her disappearance. The update can be found at the bottom of this article. Officers are appealing for information to help find Amanda Hull who has been reported missing...
Wednesday 15 January - FREE Raceday Banish the January blues and brighten up your midweek with an impromptu touch of excitement and sporting spirit! Claim Your FREE Tickets in Advance Hereford Racecourse is thrilled to announce that this additional fixture is FREE to...
Motorists advised to plan ahead, with a road closure set to cause significant issues on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) in January. According to the Herefordshire Council Roadworks page, a road closure will be in place on the A4103 from Moorend Wychend Road To...
Motorists are being advised to remain extra cautious on the roads this morning, after temperatures dropped to -9c in parts of Herefordshire overnight. Herefordshire Council’s Highways teams have been out throughout the evening and overnight, gritting roads across the...
Emergency services are currently busy responding to ‘multiple incidents’ in Herefordshire. There are two collisions causing delays on major routes in the county. An overturned vehicle has blocked the B4224 between Fownhope and Ross-on-Wye, with reports of a...
Emergency services are currently responding to reports of an incident at the Old Market in Hereford. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the Old Market at around 4pm. Your Herefordshire understands that a section of the shopping...
By the time you read this - we will all have enjoyed, (or possibly endured ) Christmas and New Year. I know we all want to be jolly and say it was fantastic, and in many ways it is - but I’m also a realist. This time of year means much more to many...
The UK’s gas storage is under pressure this winter as the UK battles both extreme cold and high gas prices. The ongoing colder-than-usual conditions in the UK combined with the end of Russian gas pipeline supplies through Ukraine on 31 December 2024 has meant that gas...
Sainsbury’s has today announced that it will increase pay for its 118,000 hourly-paid colleagues by a total of five per cent this year, taking the total salary for a full time colleague outside London from £22,882 to £24,026 by August 2025. Colleagues across both...
Holmer Church of England Academy in Hereford flooded again earlier this week, but there is hope that a solution to the flooding situation can be found soon, with the Government now working on a report. In a letter to parents, Headteacher Jayne Maund said: “I am...
Up to 210 homes could be built in and around the Merton Meadow area of Hereford. The plans have been revealed in recent months, and Herefordshire Council has now awarded a contract (value £767,252) to Buttress Architects Limited of Manchester to deliver design and...
The Air Ambulance has landed in Hereford this afternoon, after being called to an incident. The Air Ambulance has landed in Mayberry Avenue in Hereford, with emergency services responding to an incident in a nearby street. Police and Ambulance crews have been seen in...
RMT general secretary Michael Lynch has made the decision to retire at the age of 63 after serving the union in many capacities. He was elected general secretary in 2021. He also served two terms as assistant general secretary and two terms on the union’s national...
There are still some road closures in Herefordshire following heavy rain and flooding earlier this week. Road Closures: ⛔️ C1122 Wellington ⛔️ C1120 Marden ⛔️ C1113 Ketch Lane, Bodenham ⛔️ C1121 Millcroft Road, Bodenham ⛔️ Watery Lane, Lower Bullingham ⛔️ B4234 Kerne...
NHS staff experienced the busiest year on record for A&E and ambulance services last year, new figures show today, as flu continues to pile pressure on hospitals into 2025. There was an average of 5,407 patients a day in hospital with flu last week, including 256...
Test your skills at creating crazy constructions and superstructures with Lego in the inspiring surroundings of Hereford Cathedral. Enjoy this freestyle Lego session in the South Transept with thousands of bricks and hundreds of mini-figures, learn building...
Lorry drivers are being urged to know the height of their vehicle after a Birmingham bridge was hit three times in less than a week. The railway bridge on Summer Lane, Erdington, was hit just before 10am today (7 January). After being inspected and given the green...
In Memory of Carol Lewis. Carol Lewis, aged 72, passed away on 19th December at Hereford County Hospital. Leaving behind her husband Richard Lewis, her four children, Stephen Lewis, Carol Hemming, Richard Lewis and Donna White and many grandchildren and great...
Back in November of last year we spoke to local pensioner Richard Smith who was disgusted with the government for scrapping the £300 fuel allowance -> NEWS | Hereford pensioner slams the government for scrapping the winter fuel allowance - Herefordshire’s Independent...