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NEWS | Natural England and Environment Agency welcome news that a Herefordshire landowner has been sentenced for destruction of part of the River Lugg in Herefordshire
Natural England and the Environment Agency have today welcomed the seriousness with which the Court has treated the severe and lasting damage to the River Lugg, which destroyed habitats and wildlife on a stretch of one of the country’s most unspoiled rivers. John...
NEWS | Daredevil Hereford cadet takes to skies under the expert guidance of former NATO chief
Photo Credit: Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools’ RAF cadet, Emilia Greenway, who lives in Hereford, at MOD St Athan. A daredevil student from Hereford has flown over the Bristol Channel under the expert guidance of a former general in the British Army and senior...
NEWS | A new taphouse and micro-brewery has opened in the centre of Hereford and it’s fabulous!
A brand new taphouse and micro-brewery has opened in the centre of Hereford and it’s proving popular! Overbite Brewhouse has opened its doors in Bastion Mews in Hereford and it’s a fantastic experience for anyone in the area. Unique beers that are continually crafted...
BREAKING | 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving following Herefordshire collision
Appeal for witnesses after serious collision in Glewstone in Herefordshire. Officers are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A4137 at Thorn Crossroads in Glewstone in Herefordshire. The collision happened at approximately 6.20pm on Wednesday...
NEWS | Hereford solicitors provide donation to London Marathon runner ahead of the event this weekend
Mortimers Solicitors in Hereford have this week made a donation to Jo Ellis who is running the marathon on Sunday 23rd April for St Michael’s Hospice and SANDS. In the photo above, she is receiving her donation to be split equally between her charities from Mortimers...
NEWS | Police investigating a theft in Malvern are appealing for witnesses with CCTV images shared of two men that officers would like to speak to
Officers investigating a theft that occurred at Fragrance House in Worcester Road in Malvern have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. The theft happened at around 3pm on Tuesday 4 April where several items were...
NEWS | The Government is encouraging people to check that they have accepted photo identification ahead of local elections in two weeks time
With two weeks until local elections take place, the Government is encouraging people to check that they have accepted photo identification ready and apply for a free voter authority certificate if needed. Anyone voting in person in local elections taking place in...
NEWS | A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a collision in HerefordshireÂ
A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a collision that occurred in Herefordshire. The collision occurred on the A4137 at Glewstone and the road remained closed for a number of hours. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service, Hereford &...
NEWS | Air ambulance called to a collision involving a lorry and a car in HerefordshireÂ
Photo Credit: Jordon Gregory (Photo from a previous incident) Emergency services were called to a collision involving a lorry and a car in Herefordshire on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred on the A4137 at Glewstone and the road remained closed for a number of...
NEWS | Thousands of families in Herefordshire will receive a £301 Cost of Living payment from the Government in May
One million eligible claimant families receiving tax credits, and no other means-tested benefits, will get the first 2023-24 Cost of Living Payment from Tuesday 2 May 2023, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. The £301 government payment will be paid...
NEWS | Aldi launches ‘King and Queen of Veg’ to join Kevin the Carrot for the Coronation and you can purchase yours from stores today!
The Coronation is almost here and thanks to Aldi, there are now more reasons to celebrate, as it has been revealed that soft toys of Aldi’s own king and queen of veg will join the festivities. Available in-stores from 20th April, Kevin will be running in royal...
NEWS | Hereford pizza outlet ‘temporarily closed’ due to operational issues but hopes to reopen soon
A Hereford pizza outlet is currently ‘temporarily closed’ due to what it calls, operational issues, but hopes to reopen soon. Papa Johns Pizza, based on Commercial Road in Hereford, has a sign on the front door saying that the outlet is temporarily closed. Black...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council plans to make year-on-year reductions in the number of on-street parking spaces in Hereford
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 wants to encourage more people to walk and cycle...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a serious collision in Herefordshire this evening with a road closure in placeÂ
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious collision on a busy route in Herefordshire. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance at the incident on the A4137 near Glewstone. The road has been closed since before 7pm...
NEWS | Major route linking Herefordshire and Wales closed this evening due to a collisionÂ
A major route linking Herefordshire with Wales is closed this evening due to a collision. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance at the incident on the A4137 near Glewstone. The road links Symonds Yat with the A49 (Hereford to...
NEWS | Asda’s popular baby event is back in stores with over 100 products on offer plus rewards and bonuses to be had!
Asda’s baby event is back in stores, with over 100 products on offer, PLUS Asda Rewards bonuses to be made on a variety of products between now and 23rd May. Six-time Mother & Baby Supermarket of the Year Award winner, Asda, has brought its baby...
NEWS | Eight week road closure expected to cause significant disruption near Kerne Bridge
An eight week road closure is likely to cause significant delays near Kerne Bridge. Residents in the area have received a letter, informing them that work will commence on 15th May, and will be completed on the 9th July, on the B4234 between Walford and Kerne...
WHAT’S ON? | The Dreamboys are coming to The Courtyard in Hereford in May and only a few tickets remain
Dreamboys are back for another sensational UK tour guaranteed to tear the house down and set pulses racing for another record-breaking year on the road. Dreamboys; No Strings Attached will travel the length and breadth of the UK and...
UPDATE | Man remanded in custody after appearing in court after being charged with rape in Hereford
Joao Coutinho, 50, of Widemarsh Common in Hereford has been charged with rape, engaging in sexual activity with a child, and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. The charges are in relation to a rape which took place in Hereford on Monday 17 April. Coutinho...
NEWS | Two people have been sentenced for drug offences after pleading guilty to all charges
Callum Fraser who is 22-years old from Leintwardine, Craven Arms and Sydney Ayres who is 21-years-old from Ludlow appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Wednesday 5 April and pleaded guilty to all charges. Fraser was given a 13-month prison sentence suspended for two...
NEWS | Police appeal after a 19-year-old man died and a 17-year-old boy was seriously injured in a collision involving one vehicleÂ
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision involving a single vehicle. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “We’re appealing for witnesses after receiving a report of a road traffic collision in Magor Road, Newport at around 3am on Saturday 15...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council is inviting people to have their say on the new library and museum in Hereford
From Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire Council is creating a new library at Maylord Orchards shopping centre and a redeveloped museum and art gallery in Hereford’s Broad Street. Between them, the redevelopments will offer a huge range of events, exhibitions and...
BREAKING | 50-year-old man charged with rape and engaging in sexual activity with a child following incident in Castle Green in Hereford earlier this week
Joao Coutinho, 50, of Widemarsh Common in Hereford has been charged with rape, engaging in sexual activity with a child, and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. The charges are in relation to a rape which took place in Hereford on Monday 17 April. Coutinho...
NEWS | Area wide 20mph speed limits are likely to be introduced in Hereford to make the city more ‘people-friendly’ according to the Hereford Masterplan
Area wide 20mph speed limits are likely to be introduced in Hereford to make the city more 'people-friendly' according to the Hereford Masterplan. 20mph speed limits are likely to be introduced across parts of Hereford, as part of the Hereford Masterplan, with the aim...
NEWS | Companies who provide parking for their employees in Hereford could soon be forced to pay a ‘Workplace Parking Levy’ according to the Hereford Masterplan
Companies who provide parking for their employees in Hereford could soon be forced to pay a 'Workplace Parking Levy' according to the Hereford Masterplan. A Workplace Parking Levy (WPL) is a charge on employers who provide workplace parking. Nottingham City Council...
NEWS | Delays likely with resurfacing work to take place on the Hereford to Worcester Road (A4103) at the start of May
Delays are likely, with resurfacing work to take place overnight on a major route in Herefordshire at the start of May, Balfour Beatty Living Places have confirmed. The work will take place on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) at Ridgeway Cross. Ridgeway Cross is...
NEWS | Popular Hereford Fish & Chip Shop to reopen under new ownership later todayÂ
A popular Hereford Fish & Chip Shop is to reopen under new ownership this week. Taverna Fish & Chips will reopen its doors to the public later today (Wednesday), from 4pm. The news was confirmed on its Facebook page earlier this week, with the owners...
NEWS | Fire crews from across the county called to a large fire that posed a real risk of becoming explosiveÂ
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews responded earlier this week to a large fire at a building near Ledbury that caused real cause for concern. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Last night (Monday 17th) at...
NEWS | Proposal to expand places in autism bases in mainstream schools in Herefordshire with four schools listed
Herefordshire Local Authority (LA) has two existing mainstream autism bases (MABs). One is for primary age children, at Hampton Dene Primary School as part of their Language and Communication Centre (LCC) and The Bridge is for secondary-age pupils at The Bishop...
NEWS | Trinity school in Hereford to exchange plastic waste for classroom furniture through leading educational recycling scheme
Hereford’s Trinity Primary School has partnered with waste management company, MYGroup, on a recycling scheme that will see pupils collect plastic bottle tops to be remanufactured into furniture and fittings for their school, all created from the processed waste...
NEWS | Planning application for a brand new fire station to be built in Hereford given approval by Herefordshire Council
Hereford will soon be getting a brand new fire station, after plans were approved by Herefordshire Council. The fire station will be located at the same location as the current one, on St Owen Street. Plans have been approved by Herefordshire Council (subject to...
NEWS | Fire crews called to help rescue a swan that had got stuck on the roof of a house
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called out to the unusual rescue of a swan from the roof of a two-storey terraced house in Redditch. The first call-out was at 7.13pm on Friday April 14 when a Redditch Fire Station crew joined a swan rescue...
NEWS | Motor vehicles could soon be restricted from accessing parts of Hereford as part of plans for people-friendly streets
Motor vehicles could soon be restricted from accessing parts of Hereford, as part of plans for people-friendly street that were recently revealed in the draft Hereford Masterplan. The Council’s emerging local cycling and walking infrastructure plan is a detailed...
NEWS | One of the messiest events 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 | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service explain why residents in one Herefordshire village may have noticed a slight drop in water pressure last night
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have explained why residents living in one Herefordshire village may have noticed a slight drop in water pressure overnight. Ewyas Harold Fire Station shared the following update on social media this morning: “Did...
FOOTBALL | Herefordshire FA CEO gives updates as football season reaches its climax and reflects on charity event that raised £1,500 for a wonderful cause
Column by Alan Darfi (CEO - Herefordshire Football Association) Time has flown since my last bi-monthly update for Your Herefordshire, with plenty going on as usual at the SSAFA County Ground. We are now very much at the ‘business end’ of the season, with the...
COMMUNITY | Launch of Weobley’s Big Dig community archaeological project takes place in front of a full house
The launch of Weobley’s Big Dig archaeological project was a full house of 100 at the Hopelands Village Hall on Saturday, April 15, where County Archaeologist Tim Hoverd set out plans for up to 25 exploration pits in gardens around the castle and core medieval village...
NEWS | Horses moved away from potential danger following a fire at a building in HerefordshireÂ
A number of horses were removed from danger following a fire in Herefordshire on Monday evening. The fire occurred in the Pow Green area, near Ledbury. Four Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the incident. Those crews were from...
NEWS | Man remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident in Hereford
A man has been arrested following a rape which took place at around 12.30pm today in the male toilets at Castle Green in Hereford. Officers responded to the report immediately and an extensive search of the area was undertaken to locate the suspect. As a result...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council views a city centre site as a ‘longer term development opportunity’ with student housing a possibility
The site of a Hereford supermarket has been described as a ‘longer term development opportunity’ by Herefordshire Council in the Hereford City Masterplan. Although in private ownership, the Tesco supermarket site on Bewell Street represents a longer-term ambition to...
BREAKING | A man has been arrested following a rape which took place at around 12.30pm today in the male toilets at Castle Green in Hereford
A man has been arrested following a rape which took place at around 12.30pm today in the male toilets at Castle Green in Hereford. Officers responded to the report immediately and an extensive search of the area was undertaken to locate the suspect. As a result...
NEWS | Police cordon remains in place this evening following reports of a rape in a busy area of Hereford city this afternoonÂ
West Mercia Police officers are currently responding to reports of a rape in Hereford this afternoon. The incident occurred in the Castle Green area of the city and officers remain in the area at present. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your...
NEWS | Blow for Herefordshire Coalition as Herefordshire Wildlife Trust opposes plans for Eastern Crossing branding plans as ‘ridiculous’
A press release from the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust: For decades, various plans for a Hereford bypass have been proposed with the aim of easing congestion in Hereford City. In 2021, following local council elections, the new administration halted plans for the...
BREAKING NEWS | Police respond to reports of a rape in a busy area of Hereford city this afternoonÂ
West Mercia Police officers are currently responding to reports of a rape in Hereford this afternoon. The incident occurred in the Castle Green area of the city and officers remain in the area at present. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your...
NEWS | Viral Prime drink to return to Aldi stores in Herefordshire from as early as Tuesday this week
Prime Hydration Drink will be returning to Aldi shelves in a selection of vibrant flavours. The viral hydration drink will be available to buy for just £1.99 in Aldi stores nationwide from 18th April. The drink will be a Specialbuy – and as with all...
NEWS | Ronseal transforms Hereford nursery garden based on six-year-old child’s winning drawing
Woodcare brand, Ronseal, has completed a spectacular transformation of a nursery garden in Hereford, after using a child’s drawing as the blueprint. As part of Ronseal's hit TV show, The Great Garden Revolution, which aired last summer on Channel 4, the brand launched...
NEWS | British Horse Racing Authority issues statement following protests at the Grand National at Aintree on SaturdayÂ
The British Racing Authority has issued a statement in response to protests that took place at the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday. Following the 2023 running of the Grand National, Julie Harrington, the Chief Executive Officer of the BHA, said: “Our thoughts...
NEWS | Herefordshire primary school places have been announced today with 95% offered their preferred primary school
Parents in Herefordshire join those across England today (Monday 17 April) with finding out which primary school their child will be attending in September 2023. Herefordshire Council has made 1729 offers of places in primary schools across the county with the...
NEWS | Road partially blocked while police recover a vehicle that has left the roadÂ
A busy route is partially blocked this morning while police organise recovery for a vehicle that has left the road. The incident has occurred in Malvern and West Mercia Police (Malvern Cops) shared the following update: “Avoid Peachfield Road at the junction with St....