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NEWS | Households in Herefordshire advised to check if they are entitled to a Council Tax bill discount with thousands of residents possibly eligible
You can get money off your Council Tax bill, or even pay nothing, in certain circumstances. Discounts and exemptions A discount or exemption depends on your current situation and circumstances, but does not take account of income or savings. If you are on a low...
FOOTBALL | 200 season tickets sold within the first few days as Hereford FC supporters sense optimism with new manager
Hereford FC have confirmed that 200 season tickets have been sold within the first few days, with supporters sensing new optimism with new manager Paul Caddis. 2023/24 season-tickets and renewals went on sale on Friday afternoon as attention turns to the campaign...
NEWS | FREE parent and child swimming lesson taster sessions available for children aged 3-6 months, 18-24 months and 3-4 years-old at Hereford Leisure Pool
FREE parent and child swimming lesson taster sessions for children aged 3-6 months, 18-24 months, and 3-4 years at Hereford Leisure Pool! These sessions are completely FREE and a great way to find out all the benefits of introducing your child to swimming in a fun and...
NEWS | Sir Bill Wiggin says it will be a difficult task for the new council to ‘undo the damage done by the Independent-Green coalition’ over the coming years
Sir Bill Wiggin, Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire, has expressed his delight at the recent Herefordshire Council election results, which saw the Conservative Party gain 8 seats to become the largest party in Herefordshire, with 21 seats in total. Speaking...
NEWS | Ofsted has rated a Herefordshire Primary School as ‘good’ following an inspection that took place in February
Ofsted has rated a Herefordshire Primary School as ‘good’ following an inspection that took place in February. Ofsted visited Clifford Primary School, near Hay-on-Wye on 28th February. Here is what the report on the school said: “Clifford Primary School is a...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide an update after a lorry carrying a number of sheep caught fire
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update after crews were called to reports of a lorry on fire in Leominster on Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (Leominster Fire Station) said:...
NEWS | Aldi has launched a brand new range of biscuit flavour teas – including Jaffa and Salted Caramel and they’ll be available in stores within days
Aldi has launched a brand-new range of biscuit flavoured teas, including two supermarket firsts, and one which is sure to cause some debates amongst tea lovers. Launching in stores from 15th May, shoppers can get their hands on three different flavoured teas, Jaffa,...
NEWS | 23-year-old man who asked young girls from the West Mercia area for indecent images on Instagram and Snapchat jailed for 12 years
What started as a one word Instagram message ended with a 12-year prison sentence for Jack David Peter Jones, of Cynghordy in Llandovery. The 23-year-old used Instagram and Snapchat to start conversations with girls as young as nine, before encouraging them to send...
NEWS | West Mercia Police reveal findings of gross misconduct hearing against a former officer who was found to be engaging in sexual activity with a vulnerable person whilst on duty
A gross misconduct hearing has found a former West Mercia Police officer would have been dismissed from the force had he not already resigned. The hearing, which took place earlier today (Tuesday 9 May), upheld an allegation that the conduct of former PC Mark Hidden,...
NEWS | A Hereford pub has reopened its doors to the public just months after it suddenly closed
A Hereford pub has reopened its doors to the public, just months after it suddenly closed. The Plough Inn on Whitecross Road in Hereford suddenly closed earlier this year, when the management team left. A notice was left on the door saying that the closure was...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire this evening
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire this evening. The collision has occurred on the A449 (between Preston Cross and Ledbury). The road is currently closed in both directions with emergency services in...
NEWS | Two men from Herefordshire have been sentenced after a 51-year-old male was assaulted and sustained a number of injuries
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “In the early hours of 4th September 2018, a 51 year old male was assaulted and sustained a number of injuries to his face, ribs and other areas of his body. “Darren Sutton of Bromyard was sentenced to 4 years for a...
NEWS | Boulder Barn climbs to new heights with sponsorship from Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey South Wales has recently sponsored t-shirts for a competition held at local climbing centre, Boulder Barn in Hereford. Boulder Barn was originally founded in 1991 by the late J H “Brummie” Stokes, MBE BEM, ex-SAS and Everest Summiteer and his wife Lynn...
NEWS | Diesel drivers overcharged by 16p a litre as wholesale price was lower than petrol for all of April according to the RAC
The price of diesel fell by nearly 4p a litre in April but still remains at least 16p more expensive than it should be as it’s now 6p cheaper than petrol on the wholesale market, according to data from RAC Fuel Watch.* A litre of diesel closed the month costing...
WHAT’S ON? | The Courtyard has released its June film listings that includes Super Mario, Renfield, Return to Seoul and The Eight Mountains
Thu 1, 11am THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY (12A) A seemingly unremarkable man in his 60s named Harold one day learns his old friend Queenie is dying. He embarks on a walk, only to keep going for 450 miles until he reaches Queenie's hospice, much to the despair...
NEWS | Essential structural work completed at The Courtyard in Hereford but theatre faces £175,000 bill following refusal of support from Herefordshire Council
The Courtyard is pleased to announce that it has completed the structural works to its building. The essential building works began in January to secure the curtain walling from fundamental design and installation issues dating back to 1998. The work has included...
REVEALED | The UK’s first new higher education provider in over 40 years has opened the doors to its latest addition – a new state of the art campus in Hereford
Photo Credit: Bond Bryan The UK’s first new higher education provider in over 40 years has recently opened the doors to its latest addition, a new-state-of-the art campus in Hereford. Skylon Campus is the latest development in NMITE’s (the New Model Institute for...
NEWS | Asda has announced a major change that will affect some shoppers in all stores – including its one in Hereford
Asda has announced that Blue Light Card holders will now receive their discount through the supermarket’s hugely popular Asda Rewards app. The change, which is effective from 4th May, means that card holders will continue to get 10% off their shopping in-store simply...
FOOTBALL | Ledbury Town win comfortably on final day of the season but miss out on league title by one point
By Chris Ponter: Ledbury Town ended the 2022/23 Herefordshire Football League Premier Division season with the very definition of ‘bittersweet’, defeating Wellington Rangers 3-0 in a final rearranged league encounter of the season at a packed-out New Street on...
NEWS | St Michael’s Hospice to open a new shop in Herefordshire later this morning and it’s set to be full of affordable pre-loved treasures
St Michael’s Hospice is preparing to open their latest new store in Ross-on-Wye, which will be packed with affordable pre-loved treasures. The Cantilupe Road store will be the third St Michael’s Hospice shop in Ross-on-Wye to open this morning (May 9th). St Michael’s...
NEWS | Fees for the consultants to provide Architecture and Town Planning aspect of the Hereford City Masterplan Project believed to be in excess of £150,000
The fee for consultants to provide the Architecture and Town Planning aspect of the Hereford City Masterplan Project is believed to be in excess of £150,000, according to documents released by Herefordshire Council. The documents, shared last summer, reveal more...
FEATURED | Students at Hereford Academy Earn Rave Reviews for ‘We Will Rock You’ Production
Two performances of the musical ‘We Will Rock You’ by students at the Hereford Academy have earned rave reviews from parents and staff alike. The school production – the first for several years - was performed on two consecutive nights in April...
NEWS | A Hereford pub appeals for information to help identify two people who smashed up urinals and caused significant damage to toilets over the weekend
A Hereford pub is appealing for information to help identify two people who smashed up urinals and caused significant damage to the male toilets over the weekend. Hogarths in Hereford shared the following message on social media this afternoon: “We are...
NEWS | Businesses and community groups came together in April once again to help clean up dirty or weed filled areas of Hereford city centre
Businesses and community groups came together in April once again to help clean up dirty or weed filled areas of the city. The areas included the Castle Green duck pond, Ledbury Road, Harrison Street and Gaol Street as part of a collaboration organised by the Hereford...
NEWS | A 39-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car on Sunday evening
A motorcyclist was fatally injured yesterday in a two vehicle collision in south Shropshire. The accident happened on the B4364 at Burwarton at about 6.20pm. The 39 year old man was the rider of a Ducati Monster bike which was travelling in the direction of Bridgnorth...
UK NEWS | A 13-year-old boy has been given a 30 month youth rehabilitation order after being found guilty of seven sexual assaults on women and two counts of attempted rape
A 13 year old boy has been given a 30 month youth rehabilitation order with a supervision requirement after being found guilty of seven sexual assaults on women and two counts of attempted rape at an earlier trial. The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was...
REVEALED | Draft Masterplan for Hereford would see Hereford Country Bus Station and car park closed and turned into apartments for students
The draft Hereford Masterplan that was published by the Herefordshire Coalition, details plans to change the Country Bus Station and existing car park, into apartments for students and key workers. The plans, combined with plans to move the transport hub to Hereford...
NEWS | Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and sexual assault after a 71-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds in Worcester
A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Worcester in the early hours of this morning has now also been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. Police were called shortly after 2am after a 71 year old woman was attacked in Kleve Walk. She remains in...
URGENT APPEAL | Police issue an urgent missing appeal for a 15-year-old boy who’s believed to be in Hereford
Police are looking for 15 year old Ryan Corrick who is regarded as a high risk missing person. Ryan has been missing since Wednesday. He went missing from an address in Birmingham but is originally from Hereford and is believed to be in the Hereford area. He is...
FEATURED | ITV are looking for vibrant single parents from Herefordshire for a new dating show called the Romance Retreat
ITV1 are looking for vibrant single parents from across the UK who are in search of love, for a brand new dating show! This is the ONLY dating show where single parents can search for love, by spending time in a luxury retreat, where all the parents have been...
NEWS | Changes to a number of projects, including the Hereford Masterplan ‘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 | Police appeal for information after a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 72-year-old woman suffered multiple stab wounds
West Mercia Police is investigating the attempted murder of a 72 year old woman in Quay Street, Worcester, in the early hours of this morning. The victim suffered multiple stab wounds shortly after 2am and has been taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in...
NEWS | Charity event returns after a hiatus
The Crocodile 8 is back! After a brief hiatus, the Crocodile 8 run is back at Burghill Community Academy (HR4 7RP) on Sunday 28th May 2023 from 2pm. This year the event is supported by a fun day at the school with children’s races at 2.30pm, bouncy castle, food...
FULL RESULT | Check who won the local election in every area of Herefordshire as THREE cabinet members are beaten
Three Herefordshire Council Cabinet Members lost their positions yesterday, after the public voted them out in the local elections. Councillor Ange Tyler - (Housing, Regulatory Services and Community), Councillor Gemma Davies - (Commissioning, Procurement and Assets)...
NEWS | A drug driver whose actions resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in a collision has been jailed for five years
A drug driver whose actions resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in a collision in the Forest of Dean has been jailed. David Bond, 43 and of Worrall Hill in Lydbrook, was sentenced to five years imprisonment for causing death by careless driving while over the...
FEATURED | A company is willing to pay three people £80 an hour just to browse through TikTok to spot emerging trends
Influencer marketing company Ubiquitous is now on the hunt for not one professional TikTok watcher - but three. Most of us spend hours a day scrolling through TikTok—and we do it for free. So why not make almost £80 (£79.34) to be exact) an hour...
MISSING | Police launch urgent appeal to help find a high risk missing person in Herefordshire this evening
Police are looking for 36 year old Christopher Brownhill, who has gone missing from his home in Harewood End, Herefordshire. Christopher was last seen at his home address in Harewood End but police and family are very concerned for his welfare and believe him to be...
BREAKING | Conservative & Liberal Democrat Coalition ‘a possibility’ following election result that could mean big changes to Herefordshire politics
The Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats could put together a coalition to control Herefordshire Council, Your Herefordshire understands. It comes after both parties got enough votes to mean that if they agreed to work together, they would have enough seats to...
NEWS | Local residents have been left devastated after a large fire destroyed a popular pub
Residents of a village have been left devastated, after a large fire destroyed a popular pub. The fire broke out at the Jolly Colliers Inn near Abergavenny on Thursday, but fortunately, nobody was hurt as those in the building and their dogs were able to get out...
LIVE | Herefordshire Local Election Results – Who has won in your area of the county?
The results will be posted here as they are declared: Arrow Ward CIOLTE, Dan - Liberal Democrats - 181 PHILLIPS, Roger James - Local Conservatives - 950 (E) WHITELEGG, John - Green Party - 174 Aylestone Hill Ward DAVEY, Anna - Liberal Democrats - 177 SPENCER, Adam -...
NEWS | Huge defeat for the Tories in Worcester with Labour now the largest party and the Greens make huge gains
The results are in for the elections for members of Worcester City Council, held on May 4. With all the votes counted, the Greens won five of the 11 seats, Labour won 4, and the Liberal Democrats won 2. This means the political balance on the City Council is...
NEWS | Police appeal after a significant quantity of fuel was stolen from a construction site in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers in Herefordshire are appealing for information after a significant quantity of fuel was stolen from a construction site in Herefordshire. The incident happened in the Kingstone area of the county and police are appealing to members of the...
NEWS | Changes to household waste and recycling collections in Herefordshire have been delayed until summer 2024
Changes to household waste and recycling collections in Herefordshire have been delayed until the summer of 2024, according to the Herefordshire Council website. The changes had initially been detailed as coming into place in the final months of 2023, but an update on...
NEWS | A 28-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of a woman after he drove his vehicle at a crowd of pedestrians
A 28 year old man has been found guilty of the murder of Rebecca Steer in October last year. Stephen McHugh, 28, of Artillery Road in Oswestry has today, 4 May 2023, been found guilty following a two-week trial at Stafford Crown Court. He was also found guilty of...
URGENT APPEAL | Can you help find a man who’s been missing in Hereford since this morning?
Can you help find Adam? Adam has been missing since just before 10am this morning in Hereford. Adam’s family are growing increasingly concerned about his whereabouts. Adam is an Insulin dependent diabetic and has had mental health issues recently, so his family are...
BREAKING | A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to life for the murder of his friend in Herefordshire
A 36 year old man has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 18 years for the murder of his friend in Ross-on-Wye in October 2022. Kestutis Lekunas, 36, of Bluebell Close, was sentenced today, Thursday 4 May at Worcester Crown Court. He was found...
NEWS | Herefordshire contractor chosen to carry out improvement works at the Bus Station Car Park in Hereford
A Herefordshire contractor has been chosen to carry out improvement works at the Bus Station car park in Hereford. Documents shared by Herefordshire Council confirm the need for maintenance work to be carried out in the car park. “The existing proprietary ACO drainage...
NEWS | Aldi launches its Garden Get Together range with decorations, solar lights and tables just some of the fantastic items available
Ready for warmer weather to finally arrive, Aldi is launching a Garden Get Together range that’s perfect for sun seekers and bank holiday partiers. With prices starting from just £1.39, shoppers can pick up everything from outdoor rugs to light up bird baths, in store...
NEWS | Parents are being urged to check their children’s MMR vaccine records following a rise in measles cases
Data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows there has been a rise in measles cases. Between 1 January and 20 April this year, there have been 49 cases of measles compared to 54 cases in the whole of 2022. Most of the cases have been in...