A woman has been taken to hospital after she was attacked by a dog when she was out for a walk alongside a local river. Reports on social media confirmed that an 18-year-old woman had been subjected to an attack by a dog on Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for West...
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NEWS | The two boys who died in a road traffic collision in Ely on Monday have been named as best friends Harvey and Kyrees
The two boys who died in a road traffic collision in Ely on Monday have been named as best friends Harvey Evans, 15, and Kyrees Sullivan, 16. From South Wales Police: Harvey’s family has released the following tribute: “Our hearts are truly broken by the sudden death...
NEWS | Police are appealing for information after four lambs were decapitated in a shocking incident
Four lambs were decapitated in Newent, Forest of Dean over the weekend and police are appealing for information. The carcasses had been removed and the heads left in situ in the field in Malswick. It is believed that the incident happened overnight between 8pm Friday...
NEWS | Nine weeks of disruption as remedial works take place on the St Owen Street Cycle Contraflow Scheme in Hereford
Motorists are being advised to expect delays, with nine weeks of work set to commence shortly to improve the St Owen Street Cycle Contraflow Scheme in Hereford. The work, at no additional cost to Herefordshire Council, or the taxpayer, was identified several weeks...
BREAKING | Woman taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog when she was out for a walk alongside a local river
A woman has been taken to hospital after she was attacked by a dog when she was out for a walk alongside a local river. Reports on social media confirmed that an 18-year-old woman had been subjected to an attack by a dog on Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for West...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council appoints a cabinet member who’s sole responsibility is to improve roads in the county
Herefordshire Council will have a Cabinet Member dedicated to improving the state of the roads in the county, it has been confirmed today. Cllr Barry Durkin will head this task, with many roads in the county desperate for improvements. Leader of the Council, Jonathan...
BREAKING | Herefordshire Council’s new Cabinet Members confirmed with a new role aimed at improving roads in the county
Leader of the Council, Jonathan Lester, today publicly announced which Councillors have been appointed to his Cabinet to provide clear and effective leadership at the top of Herefordshire Council. The Leader and Cabinet will be focused on delivering for residents...
UK NEWS | Nearly 9,000 drivers caught drink or drug driving in six week police operation
Operation Limit sees high numbers of positive drink and drug driving tests Results from the latest national policing operation to target drink and drug driving across England, Wales and Northern Ireland reveal 8,713 positive results from those tested for drink...
FEATURED | Have you tried the delicious breakfast and Sunday Roast at Wobbly Brewery in Hereford yet?
Have you tried the delicious breakfast and Sunday Roast at the Wobbly Brewery in Hereford yet? If not, you certainly are missing out! Served every Saturday and Sunday from 9am, you can treat yourself to a fabulous breakfast at the Wobbly Brewery in Hereford for just...
HALF TERM | Worcester’s Gheluvelt Splashpad May Half Term Opening Hours confirmed and it’s certainly worth a visit!
Gheluvelt Park is a memorial park built in honour of those lost in the First World War. It straddles Barbourne Brook and has two distinct areas - a formal park to the east, and an informal area managed for wildlife conservation to the west, next to the River...
HALF TERM | Reptiles, Dinosaurs, Tractor Rides, Mini Golf, Sand Pits and much more are on your doorstep this May Half Term
May half term at Countryside Adventure at Over Farm, near Gloucester is set to be a rip-roarer this year, with all your favourite farmyard escapades plus wild creatures Birds of prey? Got ‘em. Roaming reptiles and creepy crawlies? They’re back too. Dinosaurs?...
REVEALED | Plans to turn an empty disused area of Hereford Railway Station into a space for commercial / community use
A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council, to turn an empty disused area of Hereford Railway Station into a space for commercial / community use. The application, submitted by Transport for Wales, proposes the refurbishment of an existing...
NEWS | Hereford Rowing Club members left horrified by the state of the River Wye whilst training for Monmouth Regatta
Hereford Rowing Club members have shared with Your Herefordshire their concerns over the state of the River Wye, whilst out training for the upcoming Monmouth Regatta. Sam Green, a member of Hereford Rowing Club, told us that members had never seen the River Wye in...
NEWS | South Wales Police provide update following the death of two teenage boys on Monday evening
The following statement is from South Wales Police: South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a fatal road traffic collision and serious disorder which happened in the Ely area of Cardiff last night. At 6.03pm yesterday we received a report of a serious...
NEWS | Sir Bill Wiggin throws support behind a Western Bypass for Hereford following a change in council
Sir Bill Wiggin, Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire, has expressed cautious hope for Herefordshire after the recent nominations for Council positions. Sir Bill said: “I was very glad to see Cllr Roger Phillips elected as Council Chairman and Cllr Jonathan...
MISSING | Can you help find a 16-year-old girl who’s missing from Herefordshire?
Can you help find missing girl Evie? 16-year-old Evie Baker went missing from her home in Colwall just before midday today (Tuesday 23 May) Evie is described as 5ft6 tall, slim build, blue eyes, long brown hair When she went missing, she was wearing a black hooded...
FEATURED | Record-breaking crowd numbers ensured the St Michael’s Hospice Plant Fair was the most successful in its history
Record-breaking crowd numbers ensured the St Michael’s Hospice Plant Fair was the most successful in its history. The Bartestree-based charity says more than £16,000 has been raised following the annual two-day event which saw more than 1,700...
NEWS | A second West Mercia Police officer has been sacked from the force after he sent offensive WhatsApp messages
A second West Mercia Police officer has been sacked from the force after he sent offensive WhatsApp messages. Today (Tuesday 23 May) a gross misconduct hearing upheld allegations that the officer, who cannot be named for legal reasons and is known as Officer X, had...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after a 61-year-old man died following a collision this morning
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a 61-year-old man died in a collision this morning. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A451 in Stourport-on-Severn this morning....
BREAKING | Arrests made after riots and serious disorder in Cardiff following the death of two teenagers in a collision
South Wales Police is investigating a serious road traffic collision and scenes of violent disorder which happened in the Ely area of Cardiff last night (Monday, May 22). Shortly after 6pm yesterday we received a report of a serious road traffic collision on Snowden...
NEWS | A regular helping hand from the kind-hearted team at a Ledbury transport firm is making a difference to scores of children and adults in Herefordshire
A regular helping hand from the kind-hearted team at a Ledbury transport firm is making a difference to scores of children and adults in Herefordshire and beyond living with motor disorders such as cerebral palsy. The relationship between Palletline-owned ABE Ledbury...
NEWS | Hereford’s popular Skate Park is set to become even better after design and build partner announced
Exciting expansion plans for Hereford Skate Park have moved a step forward following a confirmation of funding. The skate park, located on Holmer Road, is extremely popular with skaters of all ages. In a post on the Hereford Skate Park Facebook page, the news about...
NEWS | Castle Green Pavilion to become a ‘thriving and sustainable’ community hub as part of £1.5 million redevelopment
Friends of Castle Green CIC is delighted to have appointed a contractor to carry out the refurbishment works to the Pavilion. Local building construction company Vision BD has been appointed to commence work in May, after a lengthy tender process. The company...
NEWS | National Grid provides update with more than 500 properties without power in Hereford this evening
National Grid have provided an update on an ongoing power cut affecting properties in the South Wye area of Hereford. A spokesperson for National Grid said: “We are aware of the power cut affecting HR2. “The incident was raised at 7:53pm this evening and our...
NEWS | Police have issued an appeal after two dogs were stolen from a farm
Police have issued an appeal after two dogs were stolen from a farm. The incident occurred in the Abergavenny area and Gwent Police are appealing to anyone with any information to come forward. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “We’re investigating a theft from a...
REVEALED | Bartonsham Meadows on the edge of Hereford are to become a stunning 100-acre nature reserve for the public to enjoy, managed by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Photo Credit: Lisa Stevens Bartonsham Meadows lie within the meander of the River Wye to the south east of the city and are a popular place for walkers as they are circled and crossed by footpaths. The meadows have been owned by the Church Commissioners for England...
REVEALED | How Commercial Road and Aylestone Hill could look in the future after ‘levelling-up fund’ money was confirmed earlier this year
Herefordshire Council has been successful in its bid for £19.9m of funding from the national ‘Levelling-Up Fund’ to help deliver a package of transport and active travel measures. The most notable element of the bid is the development of a new integrated Transport...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school is closed today due to having no water
A Herefordshire school is closed today due to having no water. Lugwardine Primary Academy shared the following update on Facebook this morning: “School is closed today due to the burst water main in Bartestree.” Hundreds of houses are understood to be without water in...
NEWS | Two women arrested for Cultivation of Cannabis, Abstracting Electricity and Possession of a Class A substance following a raid in Herefordshire
Two women have been arrested after police carried out a raid at a property in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Bromyard Cops) said: “We thought we'd give you an update on what we've been up to recently. “We attended two Parish council...
NEWS | Aldi announces huge reductions across its range of garden items and furniture as fine weather spreads across the UK
Just in time for summer, Aldi has announced yet more unbeatable reductions across its popular garden Specialbuys – with great savings to be made on everything from BBQs and pizza ovens to garden furniture and patio heaters. Available online only from the 19th May,...
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...