Lidl GB has set out its intentions to bring its great value offering to more communities across the country as it publishes its list of priority locations* for new stores. The update comes after Lidl welcomed a record number of new shoppers to its stores in 2022, as...
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from an industrial estate in a village near Leominster. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are currently investigating the following theft at Kingsland and are appealing for any information...
The Herefordshire Green Party has revealed the 18 candidates that it will have standing in the local elections that will take place on Thursday 4th May. The Herefordshire Green Party have been in a coalition with Independents for Herefordshire since 2019 and believe...
Conservation groups are joining forces in the county to hold a ‘Wilder Herefordshire Assembly’ this Thursday to put their agenda for nature’s recovery to prospective Councillors of the key political groups in the county. Cllr David Hitchiner (current Leader of the...
Kyle Bevan has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 28 years for the murder of two-year-old Lola James. Her mother, Sinead James, has been sentenced to six years for allowing the death of her daughter. Full Story: A mother and her boyfriend have...
With two long weekends in a row coming up, Aldi has revealed its opening times over the early May and King’s Coronation Bank Holidays. Normal opening hours will remain in place at Aldi’s more than 990 stores on Saturdays and Sundays. Stores will be open until 8pm on...
The successful Beryl scheme is to be extended and rolled out in Credenhill, following a request from the Parish Council. From Credenhill Parish Council: We are pleased to inform you that on the 1st of May the Beryl bike share scheme is coming to Credenhill, a bay will...
Did you see an assault outside Asda in Hereford at around 9.30pm on Tuesday 4 April? From West Mercia Police: “Did you see an assault outside Asda in Hereford at around 9.30pm on Tuesday 4 April? “The victim, a 17-year-old girl, was assaulted by another girl. She was...
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, in Lyonshall, Herefordshire, was impressed by the generosity of ‘Friends of Herefordshire Alzheimer’s & Dementia Sufferers ‘(FHADS), who donated eight robotic cats and dogs to the home. The charity was passionately started in 2010 by...
A new Sunday bus service is set to provide a much needed boost to Hereford and its residents, Your Herefordshire can reveal. The Sunday service, which will officially launch this Sunday (30th April), will cover Tupsley, Bobblestock, Moor Farm, Putson/Redhill and...
The man who died following the road traffic collision in Magor Road, Newport at around 3am on Saturday 15 April can now be named as Daniel Wright, from Newport. Officers attended a road traffic collision in Magor Road, Newport at around 3am on Saturday 15 April. The...
Over eight million households across the UK will receive a £301 Cost of Living Payment from the Government, with payments rolled out from today, demonstrating the Government’s relentless focus on our five priorities – including halving inflation, growing the economy...
A father and son from Bury St Edmunds have been given life sentences for the murder of a man in the town almost two years ago. David King aged 56-years-old, and Edward King aged 20, both of Radnor Close, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court today, Monday 24 April, where...
Great news! A popular pub in a beautiful Herefordshire village is set to reopen! Yes you heard that right! The Bateman Arms in Shobdon is set to reopen, after a change of heart from the owners. An update shared on the Shobdon Village Facebook page earlier today said:...
A fundraising page has been set up to support a three-year-old boy from Herefordshire and his family following a cancer diagnosis. Here is a message from the Mother of three-year-old Rhys who was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma (a childhood cancer) earlier this month....
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are reminding homeowners of the importance of keeping chimneys well swept following a chimney fire at a property near Leominster. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “It’s so...
A number of streets will be closed in Hereford next week, with the May Fair visiting the city. The Fair will take place from Tuesday 2nd May until Thursday 4th May, with a number of roads closed for the duration of the event. Broad Street, Kings Street, Bridge Street,...
Emergency services have been called after a vehicle collided with a building near Bromyard. The incident has occurred on the main road in Stoke Lacy and motorists are warned to expect delays. West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are...
West Mercia Police responded to reports of an incident at a Hereford pub this lunchtime. A large police presence was reported by members of the public in the Commercial Road area of the city at around 12.20pm this afternoon. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police...
A Hereford school has confirmed that it will be partially closed later this week due to strike action taking place. The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School will be partially closed on Thursday 27th April, due to strike action. In an update on the Herefordshire...
Hereford FC have announced that new first team manager, Paul Caddis, will be taking part in a Fans’ Forum in the RE Resource Hereford Suite on Tuesday 2nd May, starting at 6:30pm. Caddis will be joined at the event by Hereford FC Chairman, Chris ‘Stig’ Ammonds, and...
West Mercia Police officers are currently in attendance at an incident on Commercial Road in Hereford. The incident has occurred near The Kings Fee (Wetherspoon) and several officers have been seen in the area. Police have been seen talking to a group of men...
The funeral details have been confirmed for a former Hereford United player who has sadly passed away at the age of 92. Robert (Bob) Masters who played for Hereford United FC between 1955 and 1963, has passed away at the age of 92 on the 23rd April. He may be most...
Sargeants have launched their Newton Farm route in Hereford today (24th April). The company has introduced the route, with buses running from 6.45am until 7pm in the evening. Driver Gary Bradley was given the honour of driving the first service of the day! The...
People in Powys and the surrounding area are being asked to remain vigilant with a number of premises in the county and the surrounding area confirming outbreaks of Bird Flu over recent weeks. In recent weeks, the following outbreaks have been confirmed: Further...
Emergency services were called to a serious collision near the Herefordshire border earlier today. The collision occurred on the A49 near Ludlow. A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Thankfully no injuries sustained at todays RTC on the A49...
Officials from the Cabinet Office National Situation Centre will send out the alert at 3pm and it will be received by every 4G and 5G device across the United Kingdom. A major awareness campaign was launched to ensure the public knew about the test of the system, with...
Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy and are asking for the public's help to locate him. Officers are increasingly concerned for Alfie's welfare as he is vulnerable due to his age. He was last seen around 10pm on Tuesday (18 April) out of county, and it...
Ross-on-Wye will host a Vegan Market this summer, with a number of food vendors, artisan bakers and brewers among those attending the event. Ross-on-Wye Town Council shared the exciting news this morning. “We're excited to announce that we will be hosting our very...
A man has been charged with offences under the Official Secrets Act following an investigation by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command. Thomas Newsome, 36 (21.05.86), who is a serving member of the UK's Armed Forces, was initially arrested and detained under PACE on...
Herefordshire Council plans to make year-on-year reductions in the number of on-street parking spaces in Hereford, as part of plans for people-friendly streets, revealed in the Hereford Masterplan. The council also plans to reduce the number of off-street parking...
A 50-year-old woman has been reported by Police for careless or inconsiderate driving following a collision in Herefordshire on Friday afternoon. The collision occurred on the A44 (Leominster to Worcester Road) near Docklow. Emergency services attended the incident...
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Thérèse Coffey, has said that she is pleased that a criminal sentence has been imposed after horrific pollution and damage was caused to the River Lugg. Her comments are the opposite of her Conservative...
Hereford FC have increased their season ticket costs for the 23/24 season, but by only a small amount, with the club understanding that supporters are facing the difficulty of the cost of living crisis. In an update on the official website, Hereford FC Chairman Chris...
Emergency services are responding to reports of a second collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this evening. The incident has occurred on the B4349 between the junction for the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) and the village of Clehonger. It is the second...
Emergency services are responding to reports of a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this evening. The incident has occurred on the B4349 between the junction for the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) and the village of Clehonger. Emergency services...
Taxi drivers in Herefordshire have been told that they are committing an offence if they refuse a short journey without good cause with concerns that vulnerable people could be left at risk. An email was sent out to taxi drivers today by Herefordshire Council’s Taxi...
Staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust who have collectively clocked up more than 5,000 years combined NHS service attended a special event this week to recognise and honour their hard work and dedication. More than 190 members of Trust staff were invited to enjoy cake and...
Showmen and women from around the country will make their way to Leominster and Hereford for the well visited and popular Mayfairs. The streets come alive during each three-day festival as thousands flock into the town and city centre, including from other counties,...
Sir Bill Wiggin has issued a strong statement in response to the news that local farmer John Price has been sentenced following damage caused to the River Lugg in North Herefordshire. “I support tougher sentencing especially where it is used to protect the public from...
A major route in Herefordshire is closed this afternoon following a collision. The collision is on the A44 (Leominster to Worcester Road) at Docklow. Emergency services are in attendance and the road is likely to remain closed until recovery is organised. Motorists...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house fire in a Herefordshire village on Thursday evening. Crews from Ewyas Harold Fire Station attended the incident and swiftly got the fire under control. Fortunately nobody was injured in the...
Ross-on-Wye Beer and Cider Festival is set to delight the crowds at the end of April. This well-known Beer and Cider Festival will be held alongside the River Wye on the weekend of the early Spring Bank Holiday. Showcasing locally produced beers and ciders, the event...
A busy route in Hereford is partially blocked this morning, following a collision between a lorry and a van. The collision has occurred on the A49 (Holmer Road) on the southbound carriageway. Traffic is building up in the area, with recovery of the vehicles involved...
On Thursday, a court sentenced a landowner to prison for badly damaging a stretch of the River Lugg. This follows a successful investigation and prosecution by Natural England and the Environment Agency where the landowner pleaded guilty to carrying out work...
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision which took place on the M5 earlier this week. Officers were called to the northbound carriageway of the motorway at around 7.40am on Tuesday (18 April) after it was reported that two lorries had collided. The collision...
Durham has been named the cheapest U.K. city to own a car. The new research, conducted by car insurance provider A-Plan Insurance, calculated the average price of petrol, parking, car insurance and an MOT across the nation. Each city was then given a...
Hereford Leisure Centre has confirmed that it will be closed for one day in May, due to the local election count taking place. The closure will be in place on Friday 5th May. A post on the Hereford Leisure Centre Facebook page said: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 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...
[left to right] Host Shappi Khorsandi, Becky George and Hannah Lloyd (Pinstone), Beverley Taylor and Sam Gayton (MSD Animal Health UK), Catherine Linch (Pinstone), Dr Fiona Stephens (VBD) Herefordshire-based communications agency, Pinstone has won the coveted...