Press Release from Ofgem: Energy regulator Ofgem has announced on Tuesday 25 February 2025 a 6.4% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering April to June 2025. A recent spike in wholesale prices is the main driver of today’s price rise, accounting for...
There will be a change to opening hours at Household Waste and Recycling Centres in Herefordshire from 1st April. Due to entering British Summer Time, extended opening hours will be in place until September, at Household Waste and Recycling Centres across...
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...
The Met Police has provided an update on the fire that caused major disruption at Heathrow Airport on Friday. From the Metropolitan Police: The Met’s Counter Terrorism Command has been working with partners to establish the cause of the fire at the electricity...
Roger Owen Evans Peacefully passed away at home on 13th March 2025 aged 82 years Much loved Husband to Cath, loving Dad to Helen and Delyth. Grandad to Alfie, Henry, Stan and Zac. Roger will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. The Funeral Service will be held...
A man has been jailed for over two years for growing 274 cannabis plants in a Newtown property. Ismet Lika was arrested on Wednesday, February 19 as part of Dyfed-Powys Police’s operation to clamp down on cannabis factories being run by organised crime gangs. A team...
There is a significant police presence in the Belmont area of Hereford this lunchtime. Local residents have reported seeing the Police helicopter circling overhead for almost an hour. There are also reports of officers in attendance at Belmont Country Park and in the...
There is a significant police presence in the Belmont area of Hereford this lunchtime. Local residents have reported seeing the Police helicopter circling overhead for almost an hour. There are also reports of officers in attendance at Belmont Country Park and in the...
This Mother’s Day (Sunday 30th March), Aldi is giving one lucky winner the chance to celebrate their mum or motherly figure with a year’s supply of flowers. In partnership with JZ Flowers, a family-run British business based in Newport, and one of Aldi’s...
Jude Bellingham, the England and Real Madrid star, recently visited Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I’s factory in Coleford, the home of Lucozade, for a behind the scenes tour. As part of the visit, Jude was given an insight into the...
Peacefully situated in this popular village location, an impressive 3 bedroom semi-detached house offering ideal first time buyer/family accommodation. The property which is in immaculate decorative order has the added benefit of gas central heating, double glazing, a...
A not for profit community group in Hereford have been left devastated after vandals caused significant damage to a building. The Club House - located at Castle Green in Hereford, shared the following message on Facebook: ❌😠 V A N D A L I S M 😠❌ “We are so fed up of...
Motorists are advised to expect delays on Tuesday morning, with a full closure in place westbound on Blueschool Street. Sargeants, who provide bus services in Hereford, have shared the following update on their social media pages this evening: “Following recent...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man sadly died following a collision in Shropshire on Monday morning (24 March). The collision happened around 11:30am on the A41 at Sambrook, near Hinstock, when a blue Yamaha motorcycle collided with a Renault HGV. The...
The Court of Appeal increased Ryan Sutton’s sentence by three years after his case was referred by the Solicitor General under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme. The court heard that Ryan Sutton (24), from Worcester, met the 10-year-old victim on social media...
A number of people have reported seeing an odd ‘moving spiral’ in the night sky above Hereford and other parts of the UK this evening. People quickly took to social media to guess what the object was, with many wild guesses, but a rocket launch looking like...
An alert has been issued following a concerning incident in a Herefordshire village. From Shobdon Village Facebook page: “Reported below happening just outside Pembridge. “Also similar incident on Saturday in Ledicot Lane involving 2 cars and 8 occupants. “It comes to...
Celebrate the arrival of spring 2025 at Tulleys Tulip Garden, a breathtaking natural spectacle featuring 500,000 vibrant tulips. With over 100 varieties, including early bloomers, mid-season, and late-season tulips, the fields transform into a rolling...
The property is approached across a generous driveway and is fantastically located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac which is only a short walk to the town centre. Guide Price - £325,000 Immediately on entering the property it is clear that this is something special...
There was a good crowd at Bournville for their Ladies Day event pre match, with the home side looking to get a result in an attempt to avoid relegation, while Lucs were hoping to build on last week’s excellent result against league leaders Camborne. Bournville...
Motorists are advised to expect delays on Tuesday morning, with a full closure in place westbound on Blueschool Street. Sargeants, who provide bus services in Hereford, have shared the following update on their social media pages this evening: “Following recent...
Aldi have a number of job vacancies available at stores in Herefordshire and the surrounding area. Store Assistant - Hereford ‘At Aldi, you'll never find yourself bored and twiddling your thumbs on the till as a Store Assistant. In fact, time will fly by. ‘You'll do...
Ross-on-Wye Town Council has installed a new piece of play equipment at the Ropewalk thanks to funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Canopus is a fantastic piece of interactive playground equipment, which brings a new dimension to...
A wide-ranging review identified a number of areas where the costs of operations are significantly out of line with usage, volumes or the value that customers place on them. As a result, Morrisons is proposing a number of changes over the next few months, specifically...
Ralph Court Gardens in Herefordshire have now extended the Dinosaur World area and it is now home to several life-size dinosaurs! “We have discovered a new dinosaur area which we will be opening to visitors from Saturday 12th April 2025. “Travel to a land-before-time...
Google Street - Image Date - April 2024 A busy route in Hereford will be closed for the next two nights (Monday 24th & Tuesday 25th March), for work to traffic signals to take place. In a letter to residents living on Barton Road in Hereford, Balfour Beatty said:...
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) has confirmed the salary of a Member of Parliament will rise by 2.8% for the next financial year. The 2.8% uplift means an MP’s salary for 2025-26 will be £93,904. The decision follows a consultation with MPs...
A two bedroom mid terraced property located within a quiet cul de sac situated in Belmont, Hereford. £800 per month EPC - C MID TERRACED PROPERTY TWO BEDROOMS LIVING ROOM KITCHEN REAR GARDEN OFF ROAD PARKING Council Tax Band: Contact branch Security deposit: £ ***TWO...
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...
Newbridge Farm Park in Herefordshire is a family run farm park and is the ideal outing for all the family. Experience a fast & bumpy tractor trailer ride and enjoy lots of play in the beautiful park and barns! Please note: The animal part of the park is...
Google Street View - Image Date - April 2024 Data shared by the RAC has revealed that West Mercia Police have caught a motorist driving at 106mph in a 30mph zone. From the RAC: Almost half of UK police forces (48%) have caught motorists driving over 90mph on 30mph...
Image Credit: Ministry of Defence Have you ever been in a Puma Helicopter? March sees the draw down of the helicopter, which has carried troops, supplies and humanitarian aid in operations and exercises around the world since 1971. On 31 March the Puma HC.Mk2...
Conveniently situated in a popular location within easy walking distance of the City Centre, a pretty mid-terraced Victorian Cottage with two bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen, cellar, gas central heating and garden. Unfurnished, available immediately. Residents parking...
Image - Google A new SEND (Special Educational Needs) school is set to open in Hereford, after planning permission was approved. A planning application was submitted for the change of use of Unit 1, Impact House, Coldnose Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6JL to a...
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire following repeat positive milk testing. The case was identified following routine surveillance of co-located livestock on a premises where avian...
The public will now see exactly what’s being done to tackle potholes, as the government demands councils prove their progress or face losing cash. From mid-April, local authorities in England will start to receive their share of the government’s record £1.6 billion...
In Memory of Brian Weekes who suddenly passed away at home on 16th February 2025 aged 78 years old. Much loved husband of the late Sally, adored father of Duncan and dearly loved brother of Muriel. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral...
A Hereford pub has reopened following an extensive refurbishment over recent months. The Volunteer, located on Harold Street in Hereford, has also started to serve food again, to the delight of many of its regular customers! 2025 is off to a good start for Hereford...
Google Street View – Image Date – March 2024 Major work is set to be carried out by National Highways on the A49 in Herefordshire, with road closures and temporary traffic lights in place from 20th March to 15th July. From National Highways: We’re currently carrying...
Image - Google A new SEND (Special Educational Needs) school is set to open in Hereford, after planning permission was approved. A planning application was submitted for the change of use of Unit 1, Impact House, Coldnose Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6JL to a...
46 new homes are to be built on the outskirts of Hereford. The two, three and four bedroom houses will be built as part of the Hereford Grange development, in the Holmer area of the city, just off the main A49 route. From Crest Nicholson: “Introducing Hereford Grange,...
Many of us have taken part in balloon releases, often to mark an anniversary, or to remember somebody, but we often forget the potential impact these balloons can have when they land. Local Councillor Jim Kenyon shared an important post on Facebook, highlighting the...
On the 9th August 2025 Kerri and Katie (aka Rooster and Maverick) will be taking to the air to undertake a Wing Walk in memory of Katie’s 16 year old son Maxi and raise valuable funds for PAPYRUS. On the 27th August 2024 Max Turton died by suicide, thinking that was...
Google Street View – Image Date – March 2024 Major work is set to be carried out by National Highways on the A49 in Herefordshire, with road closures and temporary traffic lights in place from 20th March to 15th July. From National Highways: We’re currently carrying...
Herefordshire Council’s Highways team have provided an update on the Blueschool Steeet road closure, with significant delays reported in Hereford this afternoon. A section of Blueschool Street has been closed since Thursday 13th March, with motorists diverted...
46 new homes are to be built on the outskirts of Hereford. The two, three and four bedroom houses will be built as part of the Hereford Grange development, in the Holmer area of the city, just off the main A49 route. From Crest Nicholson: “Introducing Hereford Grange,...
Disco Bowl, based in Nottingham is a family entertainment operator and have ten locations in the UK and have this week announced the acquisition of two bowling centres from MFA. The deal was finalised today for an undisclosed sum. The acquired centres are: • MFA...
Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue have provided an update on a dog that was found alongside a road in Herefordshire on Friday. From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: “Thank you to all who have messaged and shown concern for the GSD stray that was caught on...
Can you help Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue find the owners of this dog that has been found in Hereford? From Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue: Does anyone recognise this dog? Found in the Ross Road area of Herefordshire yesterday evening. There is something...
Elmhurst - 10-12 Venns Lane - Hereford HR1 1DE. Summary of features Substantial former residential premises and coach house. Site area circa 2 acres. Situated in a popular residential area. Close to Hereford city and main transport routes. Most recently a...