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NEWS | Fire crews called to a large tractor fire in a Herefordshire village
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have been called to a large fire involving a tractor in a Herefordshire village. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crew mobilised to report of large tractor fire in the...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision on the A49 near Hereford
Emergency services were called to the A49 earlier this morning near Hereford. A collision involving a single vehicle had occurred and the road was temporarily closed while emergency services recovered the vehicle. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire...
NEWS | Police continue to appeal for information after a man was spotted masturbating after boarding a train at Hereford Railway Station
Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating incident involving a man masturbating on board a Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea train are today releasing an image in connection. The incident occurred at around 9.50pm on Sunday 7 May. A man boarded the train at...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision overnight
Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision in Brockworth last night (Friday 19 May). The incident, which involved a blue Suzuki motorcycle and a white Vauxhall Vivaro van, happened at around 10.50pm on Ermin Street, close to the...
NEWS | West Mercia Police provide update after being called to two collisions in Hereford overnight
West Mercia Police have provided an update this morning after being called to two collisions in Hereford overnight. The first collision occurred on the A49, near the entrance to Tesco (Bewell Street), where a car collided with a sign. The second incident occurred near...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on a busy route in Hereford this evening
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision in Hereford. The collision has occurred on Grandstand Road, near the Coral shop. One vehicle is involved and the road remains clear at present. The car appears to have smashed through a wall. West Mercia...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision in Hereford this evening
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision in Hereford. The collision has occurred on the A49 (Southbound) near the entrance to Tesco (Bewell Street). West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance. The road remains open...
MISSING PERSON | Police issue urgent appeal to help find a missing 13-year-old girl this evening
Police are trying to find a 13-year-old girl who's been reported missing in Gloucester this evening (Friday). Annabel had been at Cineworld cinema in the Quays with relatives when she left around 5.45pm. She doesn't know the area, and officers are concerned for her...
UK NEWS | A 37-year-old man has died from his injuries after being attacked by a dangerously out of control dog in Greater Manchester
At around 9:10pm on Thursday 18 May 2023, officers were called to a concern for welfare of a man on Westleigh Lane in Leigh. Upon attending the scene, officers found that a 37-year-old man had sustained serious injuries believed to be caused by a dog which was...
NEWS | The parents of a teenage girl who died in ‘abhorrent conditions’ in her bedroom have had their prison sentences increased following a review
Alun Titford, 44, and Sarah Lloyd Jones, 39, the parents of Kaylea Titford, were convicted of gross negligence manslaughter following the teenager’s death at her home in Newtown, Powys in October 2020. Kaylea was wheelchair dependant, with acute medical needs...
NEWS | Police have named the three victims of a collision that occurred at earlier this month
Two women and boy who died in Callow Hill collision named The three victims of a collision in Callow Hill on Wednesday 10 May have now been formally identified. They have been named as Gemma Hobbins, 32, and Cody Smith, 28, and four year old Keegan Fettis, who was...
NEWS | A Hereford School has provided FREE meals for all 2023 GCSE Students as it looks to offer students as much support as possible
Students sitting their GCSEs at The Hereford Academy on Marlbrook Road are being offered free breakfasts and lunches throughout the examination period as the school looks to offer them as much support as possible during a key time in...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council’s leader, Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson elected and committee chairpersons appointed
Herefordshire Council’s Leader, Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson elected and committee chairpersons appointed. Full Council has today announced how Herefordshire Council will be governed in the 2023/24 municipal year. Councillor Jonathan Lester has been elected Leader...
NEWS | Police appeal after a man was caught masturbating after boarding a train at Hereford Railway Station
Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating incident involving a man masturbating on board a Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea train are today releasing an image in connection. The incident occurred at around 9.50pm on Sunday 7 May. A man boarded the train at...
FOOTBALL | Harrison Summers agrees a deal to rejoin Westfields Football Club after being released by Hereford FC
Photo Credit: Will Cheshire Photography Harrison Summers has agreed to rejoin Westfields Football Club, just weeks after he was released by Hereford FC. Summers joined Hereford FC last summer, but found opportunities very limited and spent a couple of loan spells at...
NEWS | The Government has revealed when thousands of disabled people in Herefordshire will receive a £150 Disability Cost of Living payment
More than six million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from 20 June. This follows the £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment that was paid last September, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to...
FEATURED | A new distillery with a gin tasting experience room will open in Hereford this morning
A new distillery, with a gin tasting experience room is set to open in Hereford this morning. Rockfield Spirits Shop and Distillery is opening in the heart of Hereford this morning, with the team looking forward to welcoming you. To celebrate the opening of the...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council has been allocated £306,000 by the Government to go towards cycle and walking schemes
Millions of people across the country are set to benefit from £200 million of government funding for cycling and walking schemes, helping to promote healthy travel, reduce emissions and grow the economy. The latest round of funding, will provide a boost to high...
NEWS | Greggs moves a step closer to opening an outlet in the Rotherwas area of Hereford with application submitted to Herefordshire Council
Greggs has moved closer to opening an outlet in the Rotherwas area of Hereford, with an Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness submitted to Herefordshire Council. The application submitted to Herefordshire Council states: “Application for a Certificate of...
NEWS | A motorcyclist has died following a collision involving a motorbike and a car in Shropshire
A man has sadly died after an RTC in Whitchurch this afternoon. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving a motorbike and a car on the A49 near Prees Heath Common Nature Reserve in Prees Heath at 1.38pm. Two ambulances, a paramedic...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving two lorries
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision involving two lorries which took place on the M5 last month. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: “Officers were called to the southbound carriageway of the motorway at around 1.30am on Tuesday 18 April after it was...
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service confirm that a man has died after the air ambulance was called in Hereford
West Midlands Ambulance Service have confirmed that a man has died after the air ambulance was called in Hereford. The incident occurred at the Hereford Household Waste and Recycling Centre on Tuesday. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We...
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service confirm that a man has died after they were called to reports of a person in a lake
West Midlands Ambulance Service have confirmed that a man has sadly died after an incident in Stourport on Severn last night. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a person in the water at Larford Lakes in Astley at 6.58pm yesterday (Wednesday...
NEWS | Speller Metcalfe Ltd awarded the contract to be the construction partner to take on the redevelopment of the Library at Maylord Orchards project in Hereford
Speller Metcalfe Ltd have been awarded the contract to be the construction partner to take on the redevelopment of the Library at Maylord Orchards project. The redevelopment of Maylord Orchards will create a new library and learning resource centre, and is a key...
NEWS | Artists create a vibrant illuminated sign for the Hereford College of Arts halls of residence at Station Approach
Inspired by the fast-flowing and bold visual environment of competing signs and signals that populate the busy intersection of Station Approach, Matthew Cornford and John Beck aim to create a vibrant illuminated sign attached to the Hereford College of Arts (HCA)...
NEWS | One of the messiest events that Hereford has ever seen will help to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice this summer
One of the messiest events Hereford has ever seen heads to the city this summer. Hundreds are set to be dunked in slime, covered in paintand drenched with water during the first ever Messy Runner. The family-friendly event takes place on Saturday...
NEWS | A Herefordshire Primary School has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent inspection by Ofsted officers
A Herefordshire Primary School has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent inspection by Ofsted officers. The inspection at Ashperton Primary School in Herefordshire took place on the 10th & 11th January. The report said: “Pupils are really proud to belong to...
NEWS | Herefordshire Riding for the Disabled is celebrating the approval of planning permission to construct a modern riding therapy facility in the county
Herefordshire Riding for the Disabled is celebrating the approval of planning permission to construct a modern riding therapy facility at its new site between Llangrove and Whitchurch in the South of the county. The new centre will...
NEWS | Three Herefordshire schools to get an autism base following decision by Herefordshire Council
Three Herefordshire schools will get an autism base, following a decision by Herefordshire Council. From Herefordshire Council: “Herefordshire Local Authority has two existing mainstream autism bases (MABs). One is for primary age children, at Hampton Dene...
BREAKING | A West Mercia Police officer has been sacked from the force after he sent offensive WhatsApp messages
A West Mercia Police officer has been sacked from the force after he sent offensive WhatsApp messages. Today (Wednesday 17 May) a Gross Misconduct Hearing upheld allegations that the officer, who cannot be named for legal reasons until next week due to a...
NEWS | Aldi launches a pet range to help keep your pet cool in the hot weather this summer
With summer fast approaching, keeping pets cool is essential. Research shows that almost 70% of dogs become unwell after going for a walk in high temperatures[1], but pet owners can get ahead of the heat with the return of Aldi’s Keep Your Pet Cool range. Available to...
FEATURED | Carriages Restaurant near Hereford wins ‘Best Restaurant in Herefordshire’ Award!
Carriages, a leading culinary establishment in Herefordshire, is proud to announce that it has been honoured with an award for ‘Best Restaurant in Herefordshire’ from the Englands Business Awards. The Englands Business Awards recognise excellence...
REVEALED | Full list of proposed locations that Herefordshire Council has previously said it plans to introduce Traffic Enforcement Cameras
Google Street View - Image Date - November 2020 Introducing Traffic Enforcement Cameras in Hereford will be yet another 'attack on the motorist' says local councillor Jim Kenyon, with several councillors reportedly highlighting concerns, particularly over a new...
FEATURED | Hereford to Gloucester Canal could be restored and part of Merton Meadow turned into a wetland as part of Herefordshire Council’s Hereford Masterplan
A draft masterplan for Hereford has been published which provides a future blueprint for making the city an even better place to live, work, visit and study. The draft plan, which has been published following recent initial public engagement, sets out a vision to...
NEWS | Reports of an offender attempting to break into cars in the South Wye area of Hereford in the early hours of this morning
There are reports on social media of an offender attempting to break into cars in the South Wye area of Hereford in the early hours of this morning. Jemma wrote a post on the Live Chat Room Hereford group that said: “Cars being targeted/broken into on Ross Road...
NEWS | West Mercia Police think missing Birmingham boy is likely to be in the Hereford area
Police are looking for 15 year old Ryan Corrick who is regarded as a high risk missing person. Ryan has been missing since yesterday (Monday) at 12.18pm. He went missing from an address in Birmingham. He has been seen in Hereford with possible sightings...
MISSING PERSON | Police launch appeal to help find a missing teenage girl who hasn’t been seen since Monday lunchtime (15th May)
Police are appealing for help to find Amara who is missing from the Crickhowell area. The teenager has not been seen since Monday (15 May) lunchtime and we have reason to believe she could be in the Gwent area. She is described as being 5ft 5ins, of slim build with...
NEWS | The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed that two poultry workers have tested positive for Bird Flu
UKHSA has detected influenza A (H5) virus in 2 poultry workers, following the introduction of an asymptomatic testing programme for people who have been in contact with infected birds. The 2 people returning positive tests are known to have recently worked on an...
NEWS | A woman and a two year old have been left with life threatening injuries following a serious collision earlier today
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision this morning on the A458 at Middletown near Welshpool in Shropshire. The collision happened just after 11am this morning (Tuesday 16 May) and involved a red Vauxhall Astra and a white and green DAF...
NEWS | Hereford man charged with causing grievous bodily harm and four burglaries and will appear at Worcester Crown Court in June
A Hereford man has been charged with four burglaries and an assault causing grievous bodily harm. West Mercia Police confirmed that Steven Thomas, of Ruckhall Lane appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday. A spokesperson said: “Steven Thomas,...
NEWS | Police issue urgent appeal to help find a high risk missing teenager in the Hereford area
Police are looking for 15 year old Ryan Corrick who is regarded as a high risk missing person. Ryan has been missing since yesterday (Monday) at 12.18pm. He went missing from an address in Birmingham. He has been seen in Hereford with possible sightings around...
NEWS | A new ice cream parlour is to open in Hereford city centre this summer
A new ice cream parlour is to open in Hereford city centre this summer. The ice cream parlour will be located on Bewell Street, at the back of Boots, with work currently ongoing to get the unit ready for its official opening. Posters are up on the front of the unit,...
NEWS | Police issue appeal after a 76-year-old suffered injuries following a collision in Hereford
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and pedestrian at Hereford Country bus station yesterday afternoon. At around 4.45pm yesterday (Monday 15 May) a grey Ford Mondeo collided with a pedestrian at the junction of Union...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council and Balfour Beatty Living Places are working together this spring and summer to maintain roadside verges in a way that will ensure the safety of road users while improving local biodiversity
Herefordshire Council and its partner, Balfour Beatty Living Places (BBLP), are working together this spring and summer to maintain roadside verges in a way that will ensure the safety of road users while improving local biodiversity. Road verge flora is deteriorating...
NEWS | Changes to a number of projects, including the Hereford Masterplan are ‘likely’ following change in councillors at Herefordshire Council
Changes to a number of projects, including the Hereford Masterplan, are likely, due to a change in councillors at Herefordshire Council. A lot comes down to whether any political groups form a coalition over the coming weeks to take control of the council. The...
NEWS | Runners from across the county to compete for the Jan Edwards Crocodile Cup in memory of a local lady who supported the event for many years
The iconic Crocodile 8 multi terrain race is due to take place again on Sunday 28 May at 3pm. The quirky but highly popular event will see runners from across the country descend on the villages of Burghill and Tillington and run across fields,...
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service provide update after an elderly pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision in Hereford
West Midlands Ambulance Service have provided an update after an elderly man was seriously injured in a collision on Commercial Road in Hereford on Monday. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Your Herefordshire: "We were called at 4.39pm on...
FEATURED | Kate Bliss of BBC Bargain Hunt and Flog It! will open the Weobley Big Dig of 100 volunteers in June
Weobley Big Dig draws in wide community involvement TV presenter Kate Bliss of BBC Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip is opening the Weobley Big Dig’s first exploration pit in the outer bailey area of Weobley Castle on Saturday, June 3 at 2pm. This...
NEWS | Family pay tribute to “an all-round beautiful soul” as murder investigation launched in South Wales
The family of Kelly Pitt, 44, from Newport, have paid tribute to her as a murder investigation continues. Gwent Police were called to an address in Sandalwood Court, Newport at around 11.30am on Friday 12 May after a woman was found unresponsive. The Welsh...