An emergency road closure is in place on a residential street in Hereford this morning. The closure is on Lichfield Avenue, with signage at both ends of the street (Hampton Park Road and Ledbury Road). Work appears to be taking place near the middle of Lichfield...
Nigel Vincent Lines Nigel's funeral service will be held at Leominster Priory Church on Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 1.15pm, followed by a private family only committal. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to Help for Heroes. All enquiries to: R.W Mann...
A notice has been placed on the door of a restaurant in Hereford city centre. A notice, from authorised high court enforcement officers has appeared on the door of Deniz’s Kitchen on Commercial Street in Hereford city centre. The notice states: ‘Under the terms of the...
A man has been jailed for killing his landlady’s beloved Pomeranian pet dog in Shropshire. Richard Forbes, of no fixed abode, pled guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, intentional strangulation, possession of a class A substance and failing...
Plans to expand Aylestone School, Hereford, have been submitted to the council for consideration. If approved, the scheme will see £13.1m invested in the school’s facilities to accommodate 300 additional pupils (60 pupils per year group), with the first intake into...
A woman has been convicted of manslaughter in relation to the death of a baby. In April 2020, shortly after the start of the Covid 19 lockdown, Melissa Wilband, 28, was living with her two young children, a two-year-old boy and five-month-old baby Lexi. On the...
A metal detectorist who tried to sell rare Anglo-Saxon coins has been ordered to pay back the £103,000 from the proceeds of his crimes. Roger Pilling, who was convicted of trying to sell the coins to an American buyer in 2023, was today given a Confiscation Order at...
Herefordshire Council has provided some important information on road closures in Leominster and Hereford with the May Fair set to arrive. Leominster - 1 May to 3 May inclusive Hereford - 6 May to 8 May inclusive Hereford May Fair Heart-stopping rides, side-shows,...
19-year-old Edward Alwyn Spencer has been jailed for two years. He was sentenced to three counts of 24 months following the death of three fellow pupils in a collision in Shipston on Stour on Friday 21 April 2023. He was also sentenced to three counts of 21 months for...
More than one million households struggling with debt will get to keep an average £420 more of their benefits each year, under a change to Universal Credit coming into force today [Wednesday 30 April 2025]. The Fair Repayment Rate places a limit on how much people in...
West Mercia Police have provided an update following activity in the Bodenham area of Herefordshire on Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Speed Enforcement activity has been carried out on the A417 in Bodenham this afternoon by PC...
Eleven men and one teenage boy have been charged after a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts across The Midlands, the south of England and Wales. Each of the defendants below have been charged by West Mercia Police with one count of conspiracy to commit burglary...
A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council, for a new two-storey educational building at a school in Hereford. The planning application, submitted by Herefordshire Council is for Aylestone School in Hereford comprises of the following: Proposed...
Police have closed the A417 Brockworth bypass in Gloucester following a serious collision this afternoon (Tuesday 29 April). Emergency services were called shortly after 5.35pm with a report of a single vehicle collision. Road closures are in place on the bypass...
Emergency services have been called to two collisions on busy routes in Herefordshire this evening. The first collision is on the A40 / A49 (Wilton Roundabout) near Ross-on-Wye. Emergency services are at the scene and motorists are advised to use alternative routes...
Network Rail have provided a major update on when rail services will return to normal between Hereford and Shrewsbury, following urgent track repairs that have seen the line closed since the end of last week. An update shared by Network Rail said: “Rail services...
Available in June - A two bedroom, very tidy terraced property within walking distance to local supermarkets, bus routes and pub. Price - £850pcm Also close to doctors surgery and local high school, yet only 1.5 miles from Hereford centre. Comprises lounge/diner,...
Asda has taken the decision to precautionarily recall their Hot and spicy chicken breast slices because the product shows an incorrect use-by date. Product details Pack size160gUse by30 May 2025 The products listed above has been packaged with an incorrect...
Google Street View - Image Date - July 2024 Motorists are being advised to plan ahead with a major road closure in place on the A49 in Hereford this May. According to the Herefordshire Highways site, an overnight closure will be in place on the A49 (Newtown Road) in...
Asda’s popular kids eat for £1 café meal deal to drop to just 60p for the month of May, including May half term week. A family with four children can get a hot meal for less than £2.50 Over six million £1 kids café meals sold to date – peaking at 40,000 per week...
Have you visited the amazing OMG Polish Street Food stand at Hereford Butter Market yet? It’s proving to be extremely popular! OMG Polish Street Food opened for the first time at Hereford Butter Market in 2024, and has been attracting a large number of customers...
Press Release from Hereford After Easter, we will be commencing an exciting project to relocate the font to a central position at the west end of the nave to ensure that baptism can regain its pre-eminent role in the life and worship of the cathedral community. The...
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on Sunday 13 April near Tallow Hill. Around 3pm an altercation between the victim, a 29-year-old man, and a group of men occurred after the victims’ coat and bag was stolen. It is believed one of the men...
From Hereford FC: Hereford FC is delighted to announce a landmark partnership with MandM, one of the UK’s leading online off-price fashion and sportswear retailers, with MandM becoming the club’s official kit supplier and securing the naming rights to the club’s...
Resurfacing Works – B4224 East of Fownhope From Herefordshire Council: As a result of a £11 million investment by Herefordshire Council, a number of roads across the county will benefit from being resurfaced this year. As part of this investment, resurfacing works...
Officers are appealing for information to find 16-year-old William who has been reported missing. William was reported missing on Sunday (27 April) at around 11pm from his home in Shrewsbury. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue gilet and blue DC trainers,...
Did you know? You can hire rowing and fishing boats on Llangorse Lake, near Brecon? A great day out for all the family. You can also hire kayaks, canadian canoes, pedaloes and stand up paddleboards. General boat hire is available on weekends and school holidays, from...
A Pasta restaurant has confirmed when it will open its doors in Hereford! In a post on Facebook, Mea Via said: “After months of sleepless nights, we can finally say it: Mea Via Pasta Bar is opening! “We’ll sneak open the doors on Thursday 1st May and Friday 2nd...
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) is launching a ‘How We Treat Each Other Matters’ campaign after new figures show our staff are subjected to more than 9 incidents of physical abuse, verbal abuse or aggression, every single day. The social media campaign, which...
Network Rail have provided a major update on when rail services will return to normal between Hereford and Shrewsbury, following urgent track repairs that have seen the line closed since the end of last week. An update shared by Network Rail said: “Rail services...
Do you and your friends or family enjoy going out for afternoon tea? If the answer is yes, then you have to try The Courtyard in Hereford! A delightful homemade afternoon tea accompanied by a live musician in the luxurious Courtyard Lounge. Savour a selection of...
A Herefordshire venue is hosting an all-you-can-eat bbq feast this weekend! From Lyde Court: “We’re turning up the heat for a spring celebration of flame-grilled food, Live music, fresh air, and countryside vibes! “Join us for an all-you-can-eat BBQ feast, perfect for...
Lidl - Hereford (Customer Assistant) ‘As a Lidl Customer Assistant, no two shifts are the same. From restocking shelves to jumping on tills, you’ll keep moving, keep business booming and never be bored. ‘You’ll take pride in going the extra mile to keep the...
The Foreign Office has issued important travel advice following blackouts that have affected large parts of Spain, Portugal and Andorra today (Monday). As of 11.30pm Monday, huge areas of Spain and Portugal remain without power. A state of emergency has been declared...
A 14-year-old girl has been jailed for the attempted murder of two teachers and a pupil at a school in Carmarthenshire The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of the three charges following a trial at Swansea Crown Court earlier this...
Police in Hereford have issued an appeal following a series of thefts from vans over the weekend. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “The Safer Neighbourhood Team would like to make you aware of a series of thefts from vans over the weekend. “Although we do...
Footwear retailer shoezone reopens its store in Hereford on Saturday, 3rd May. A new space at 12/13 High Town, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2AA offers a bigger selection for customers and an exciting range of new brands. To celebrate the relaunch...
Two children have been taken to hospital following an incident outside a school in Herefordshire. The incident happened in Ross-on-Wye, near John Kyrle High School this morning. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports...
Two children have been taken to hospital following an incident outside a school in Herefordshire. The incident happened in Ross-on-Wye, near John Kyrle High School this morning. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports...
From Hereford FC: Hereford FC is delighted to announce a landmark partnership with MandM, one of the UK’s leading online off-price fashion and sportswear retailers, with MandM becoming the club’s official kit supplier and securing the naming rights to the club’s...
NHS prescription charges in England will be frozen for the first time in three years, keeping the cost of a prescription below a tenner. The decision means £18 million saving to help with cost of living for millions who regularly pay for prescriptions as the...
Photo - Darren Bartholomew HGV has hit several cars, before colliding with a building in Ludlow. The incident happened overnight, with emergency services called to Sheet Road, to reports of a collision. The HGV had hit several parked vehicles, before colliding with a...
Photo - Crest Nicholson 50 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:...
Walkers… the mud will wash off, but the love for you will remain from St Michael’s Hospice! “A huge Thank You to everyone who joined us for our Big Spring Walk.” Over 350 of you made the most of the bright Spring sunshine to help raise around £14,000 for St Michael’s...
Did you witness a near-miss collision? Officers are keen to identify a vehicle involved in a near-miss collision on Saturday (19 April) and any witnesses to the incident. The dashcam footage below shows a car travelling along Pershore Lane on the outskirts of...
Persimmon Homes were delighted to welcome county councillors to a groundbreaking at its new site in Leominster. The Deputy Leader of Herefordshire Council, Cllr Elissa Swinglehurst, and Cllr Allan Williams, who represents Leominster West, joined the five-star...
One of Herefordshire’s leading running events is moving into the city for its 2025 edition. Hundreds of runners will pass landmarks such as the Black and White House and Hereford Cathedral during RUN Hereford. The annual St Michael’s Hospice event,...
Cotswolds Designer Outlet confirms leading labels Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger as the latest brands to join the stellar line up. This news comes as retailers and operators commence the important shop-fitting phase of the development ahead of its summer opening....
Emergency services are currently responding to a ‘multi-vehicle collision’ on a major route this morning. The collision has occurred on the B4215 between Newent and Gloucester. The incident is near the village of Rudford and there are lengthy delays with the road...
Today (April 28th) a plaque was unveiled in Hereford Railway Station in memory of railway workers who were killed while on duty in Hereford. The plaque lists the names of 7 railway workers who died between 1851 and 1928, each having been killed in various accidents at...