Press Release from Herefordshire Council: Cabinet today (Thursday 20 July) agreed to pause the decision to relocate Hereford’s new library and learning centre to Maylord Orchards following a strategic review of options for its re-location. A decision was taken to...
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NEWS | Two men charged with wounding with intent, false imprisonment and blackmail following a serious incident that occurred earlier this week
Dyfed-Powys Police has charged two men in connection with a serious incident at a property in Valentine Court, Great Oak Street, Llanidloes, on Monday, 17 July. Following a report on Monday afternoon, there was a police presence in the area, which continued throughout...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council told to stick to plan to move Library to Maylord Orchards with plans at advanced stage in favour of Shire Hall project that could take years to progress
Herefordshire Council is facing calls from a number of people and organisations to stick to the plan to move the Library to Maylord Orchards, with plans already at an advanced stage. There are concerns that Herefordshire Council’s alternative location for the Library,...
NEWS | Two ten-year-old friends are celebrating after being named national winners in a prestigious annual contest which promotes the NHS
Two ten-year-old friends are celebrating after being named national winners in a prestigious annual contest which promotes the NHS. Alice Watkins and Charlotte Conway, pupils at Clifton-upon-Teme Primary School near Worcester, have scooped first prize in the ‘Step...
NEWS | Hundreds of bikers from near and far attend popular event at C7 Auto Solutions and Motorcycle Centre in Bromyard
Photo Credit: Matthew Hall The event put on by the team at C7 Auto Solutions and Motorcycle Centre in Bromyard, Herefordshire on Wednesday, 5th July at C7 attracted motorbikers from near and far who travelled to meet up at the event. With a 6pm start it was quite a...
NEWS | A clever herd of Dexter cows has learnt to associate the sound of music with a virtual fence to help protect an Iron Age hill fort nestled in the Wye Valley
Photo Credit: Ben Lee A clever herd of Dexter cows has learnt to associate the sound of music with a virtual fence to help protect an Iron Age hill fort nestled in the Wye Valley. Many hundreds of years ago, Little Doward Hill Fort built in the 5th Century BC,...
NEWS | Students celebrating after Ofsted rates St James CE Primary School in Hereford as Outstanding
Students are celebrating at a Hereford primary school, after Ofsted rated their school as Outstanding following a recent inspection. Ofsted’s report on St James CE Primary on Vicarage Road in Hereford said: ‘Respectful, caring and supportive relationships are at the...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on a busy route linking Herefordshire with Wales this afternoon
Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route linking Herefordshire with Wales this afternoon. The incident has occurred on the A4137, in Marstow, close to the junction with the A40 (Symonds Yat to Monmouth). West Mercia Police are at the scene....
FEATURED | The Hereford Pub that keeps it simple with with brilliant ales, beer and cider, alongside delicious cobs made fresh daily
We often see wide ranging food menus and exotic drink choices on the menu at many pubs these days, but there is a pub in Hereford that is keeping things traditional, and it’s proving to be a huge success. The Orange Tree, located on King Street in Hereford, is part of...
NEWS | Police appeal after a patio door was smashed in during a burglary at a property earlier this month
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a patio door was smashed in during a burglary at a property earlier this month. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing to the Powick community for information following a burglary at a...
BREAKING | St Michael’s Hospice looks set to move into the former Iceland unit on Eign Gate in Hereford and plans to purchase a new warehouse in Whitestone to enhance retail footprint
Photo: Inside the Ross-on-Wye store that opened in the Spring. Each year, St Michael’s Hospice must raise several million pounds to continue providing palliative and end-of-life care free-of-charge to people across Herefordshire and beyond. Most of the charity’s care...
EDUCATION | Kingsland CE Primary School awarded prestigious School of Sanctuary award for being a place of safety for all
Kingsland CE Primary School is awarded prestigious School of Sanctuary award. Kingsland CE Primary School is delighted to have been awarded the prestigious School of Sanctuary award – this is in recognition of its work and ongoing commitment to the City...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a person suffered life changing injuries in a collision
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a collision that happened on the Worcester Road, Malvern. The collision happened at around 4am Sunday 16 July and involved a Silver Nissan Micra. One person was taken to hospital with suspected life changing injuries, Officers...
FEATURED | Hereford Museum and Art Gallery revamp receives major £5m National Lottery funding boost
Photo Credit: (Herefordshire Council / Metaphor Design / National Lottery) The rejuvenated museum be a hub for heritage in the city and will also be a new permanent home for the Herefordshire Hoard, one of the most significant early medieval treasures ever discovered...
REVEALED | Wye Valley NHS Trust’s plans to open a state-of-the-art development in the centre of Hereford
Wye Valley NHS Trust has shared its plans to open a state-of-the-art training facility in the centre of Hereford. The facility would be located on the Hereford County Hospital site, and would benefit the whole of the Hereford community, says Wye Valley NHS Trust. The...
FEATURED | The camping and caravanning park in rural Herefordshire that goes the extra mile and is a treat for the whole family – including your dogs!
Quite often, many people look to travel hundreds of miles for a peaceful break away from the reality of day to day life, but sometimes, beauty and tranquillity are on your doorstep. In Herefordshire, Kingfisher Meadow Camping and Caravanning Park is a perfect example...
NEWS | Morrisons launches brand new ‘Ask for Ellen’ campaign in time for the school summer holidays
Morrisons has launched a brand new ‘Ask for Ellen’ campaign, in time for the school summer holidays. The campaign has been launched to help families during the summer break. Morrisons has teamed up with Warburtons, to offer a free breakfast for families. Customers are...
NEWS | Hereford BID leader Mike Truelove asks Hereford shops to take Pride in their Community
Businesses have been called upon to do their part in keeping the city clean following a community business clean-up session in Whitecross Road in early July. Mike Truelove, CEO for the Hereford BID, a private limited company that supports over 500 city centre...
REVEALED | The 20+ locations in Herefordshire where motorists could soon be fined for stopping in yellow boxes and other law breaking
You may have noticed a number of new cameras popping up across parts of Herefordshire over recent weeks, just like the above on Commercial Road. It’s thought that they are part of new traffic enforcement that will come into force in Herefordshire following a change in...
NEWS | Jesse Norman visits Bull Products in Hereford to officially launch the new Green Bull division that aims to help reduce waste
The Rt Hon Jesse Norman, MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire and Minister of State (Decarbonisation and Technology), visited the Bull Products HQ in Hereford to officially launch the company’s new Green Bull division. Bull Products was pleased to receive a...
NEWS | Tributes have been paid to an Army Corporal who passed away following a collision with a bus
Photo Credit: Gloucestershire Constabulary Family members have paid tribute to an army Corporal whose “personality and sense of humour was immensely infectious” following his death during a collision in Sedbury in Gloucestershire at the end of last month. Corporal...
NEWS | Motorists warned to expect major delays due to roadworks being in place on a busy route in Hereford for around 40 weeks
Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays in Hereford, with roadworks in place on a busy stretch of road for up to 40 weeks. The roadworks will be in place from the 31st July, on the A4103 (Roman Road) near Hereford Livestock Market, and on the A480...
NEWS | Local developer Speller Metcalfe complete £2.25 million project to transform Malvern Theatre with a new glazed extension
The exciting new development at Malvern Theatres officially opened to the public this weekend. The £2.25 million project, which has seen the development of a 310 square metre extension opened on Saturday, 15 July. There will be an open event from 10.30am to 3pm for...
NEWS | A woman in her 80s has died following a collision involving two vehicles earlier today
An update on the collision that occurred earlier today from Gloucestershire Constabulary. We can update that a woman has died following the below collision, which was between a black Honda estate and a grey Peugeot 208. A woman in her 80s who was a passenger in the...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council says it will not be possible to compensate Widemarsh Street traders because it risks opening the floodgates to claims across the county
Devastating losses of up to 50% in sales have been reported in Widemarsh Street following a survey from the Hereford BID on the impact of the 17-week road improvement program. Consequently, the business support organisation, a private limited company based in the city...
WEATHER WARNING | Strong winds likely to affect Herefordshire today with thunderstorms and torrential downpours also possible
Unseasonably windy weather is set to affect parts of Herefordshire today, with torrential downpours also likely at times. The Met Office has issued a weather warning, to now include Herefordshire. The Weather Warning issued by the Met Office for Herefordshire says: “A...
NEWS | Over 4,650 Herefordshire children set to receive free food vouchers for the summer holidays Herefordshire Council confirms
Over 4,650 Herefordshire children set to receive free food vouchers for the summer holidays Thousands of Herefordshire children and young people in nurseries, schools and colleges will continue to receive free school meals support during the summer holidays.Over 4,650...
EDUCATION | SATs results show Herefordshire’s primary schools and academies are well above the national average
SATs results show Herefordshire’s primary schools and academies are well above the national average. Herefordshire’s Year 6 pupils are celebrating this week after achieving some fantastic results in the national SATs tests. Provisional outcomes for Herefordshire's...
WEATHER WARNING | Unseasonably windy weather set to affect parts of Herefordshire on Saturday with torrential downpours also likely
Unseasonably windy weather is set to affect parts of Herefordshire on Saturday, with torrential downpours also likely at times. The Met Office has issued a weather warning, to now include Herefordshire. The Weather Warning issued by the Met Office for Herefordshire on...
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Karl Goddard passes away aged 55
Former Hereford United player Karl Goddard has sadly passed away aged 55. Goddard was signed by then manager Colin Addison in the summer of 1990 from Bradford City, and he made his debut in a 1-0 defeat away at Chesterfield on the 8th September 1990. The following...
BREAKING | Hereford BID seeks compensation for Widemarsh Street businesses who have reported losses of up to 50% in sales during improvement works project
Devastating losses of up to 50% in sales have been reported in Widemarsh Street following a survey from the Hereford BID on the impact of the 17-week road improvement program. Consequently, the business support organisation, a private limited company based in the city...
PRESS RELEASE | The Government confirms that NHS staff are set to receive a pay rise with doctors and dentists to receive an increase of at least 6% this year
Press Release from the UK Government: Pay scales for most doctors and dentists to increase by at least a 6% this year after the government accepted the recommendations from the independent pay review bodies in full. Around 130,000 full-time equivalent doctors and...
NEWS | Emergency traffic lights in place after vehicle causes serious damage to a Grade II Listed Bridge near Hereford
Emergency traffic lights have been put in place on the A438 at Lugwardine Bridge. Balfour Beatty Living Places, working together with Herefordshire Council, have implemented a lane closure on the A438, following significant damage to the Lugwardine Bridge. The bridge...
NEWS | West Mercia Police say that a 9-year-old boy has suffered a serious injuries following a dog attack
From West Mercia Police: Yesterday morning (Wednesday 12 July) we reported that a 68-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man had been injured by a family pet at a home in Boughton Avenue in Worcester. We’re shocked and saddened to say that a second, unconnected, incident...
NEWS | 15-year-old boy pleads not guilty to attempted wounding with intent following stabbing of teacher in Tewkesbury
A 15-year-old boy charged in connection with an incident at Tewkesbury Academy earlier this week has appeared in court. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Youth Court yesterday (Wednesday 12 July). He pleaded...
NOW OPEN! | The Midlands Air Ambulance Shop has opened in Hereford this morning and we’ve been along to visit
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s expanding trading company is set to open its eighth charity shop, with its first in Herefordshire. The new shop, located on Commercial Street in Hereford will open on Thursday 13th July and will help boost...
NEWS | Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new Hereford shop to open today and it’s certainly worth a visit!
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s expanding trading company is set to open its eighth charity shop, with its first in Herefordshire. The new shop, located on Commercial Street in Hereford will open on Thursday 13th July and will help boost...
BREAKING | Air ambulance called after three people were injured following a dog attack this morning
Three people have been injured after a dog attack in Worcester. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a private address off Bransford Road at 9.11am. Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene. A...
NEWS | A Hereford restaurant – famous for its amazing Sunday Roasts has closed its doors for the final time
A popular Hereford restaurant has closed its doors after three years trading in the city centre. No.9 The Balcony, located in Bewell Square, just off Bewell Street in Hereford, has closed its doors for the final time, a source from a nearby business told Your...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews called to McDonald’s in Hereford this morning
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have been called to McDonald’s in Hereford this morning. A crew have been seen outside the McDonald’s fast food restaurant on Commercial Street. Surrounding businesses remain open at present. Your Herefordshire...
FEATURED | The Courtyard teams up with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust for a summer of events atQueenswood Country Park
The Courtyard’s summer show, Down to the Woods, is produced by their Senior Youth Theatre and will run in Hereford from 19th to 22nd July. The show is an immersive experience created especially for 2 to 7-year olds but can be enjoyed by the whole family. The theme...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for two and a half years for the rape and sexual assault of 6-year-old girl over 20 years ago
A man from Worcestershire has been jailed for two and a half years for the rape and sexual assault of girl over 20 years ago. He will also be added to the sex offenders’ register for life. Craig Watson, 39 of Walter Nash Road West in Kidderminster was sentenced on...
NEWS | The family of Beatrice Corry, who was killed by her son Matthew, have paid tribute to their utterly dedicated mother and grandmother
The family of Beatrice Corry, who was killed by her son Matthew in Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire earlier this year, has paid tribute to an 'utterly dedicated...and dynamic mother and grandmother'. Yesterday (Monday 10 July) Matthew Corry, 46, was given a Section...
BREAKING | A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with an incident at Tewkesbury Academy which left a male teacher with a single stab wound
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with an incident at Tewkesbury Academy which left a male teacher with a single stab wound. The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged this evening (Tuesday 11 July) with section 18 attempt wounding...
NEWS | A new furniture accessories store that sells knobs, hinges and much more has opened on Commercial Road in Hereford
A new furniture accessories store has opened on Commercial Road in Hereford. Fittix, a furniture accessories store opened this week. Matt from Your Herefordshire popped in and met the friendly and helpful team earlier today. The store will no doubt be welcomed by...
NEWS | A popular Hereford restaurant has closed its doors after three years in the city centre
A popular Hereford restaurant has closed its doors after three years trading in the city centre. No.9 The Balcony, located in Bewell Square, just off Bewell Street in Hereford, has closed its doors for the final time, a source from a nearby business told Your...
REVEALED | Golden Galleon owners look set to open a new venture on Commercial Road in Hereford
The owners of the Golden Galleon in Hereford look set to be opening a new venture on Commercial Road in Hereford, Your Herefordshire can reveal. Herefordshire Council’s planning website states that an application has been made for a Lawful Development Certificate for...
NEWS | Police arrest registered sex offender from Herefordshire who failed to turn up to court for sentencing after attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child
58-year-old Phillip Allen from Ross-on-Wye, who was wanted on warrant for failing to appear at court for sentencing, has now been arrested and remanded in custody, Police have confirmed. Previous article: Police in Hereford are looking for 58-year-old Phillip Allen...
NEWS | Teenage boy remains in police custody this morning on suspicion of attempted murder following the stabbing of a teacher in Tewkesbury on Monday
A teenage boy remains in police custody, after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, after a teacher was stabbed at a school in Tewkesbury on Monday morning. Your Herefordshire understands that the teacher has since been released from hospital following...
FEATURED | Hereford Museum will be a world-class contemporary facility that includes the Herefordshire Hoard once £15 million refurbishment work is complete
The Hereford Museum on Broad Street will be a world-class contemporary facility that includes the Herefordshire Hoard, once refurbishment work is complete. Work is anticipated to be completed in 2025, with the Library moving to a new location in the city to provide...