Extra rail replacement buses are being laid on to ensure one of Wales’ premier food festivals is a great success this year, despite the planned closure of the railway. On 21 and 22 September Abergavenny plays host to its annual food festival with around 25,000 people...
Asda today announces it is joining part of a nationwide partnership with literacy charity the Children’s Book Project that will enable their customers across the UK to donate pre-loved children’s books in-store, for onward gifting to families who have fewer books of...
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision today (Sunday 15 September) in Quatford, Shropshire. At around 10am this morning, on the A442 between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, a green Kawasaki motorbike and a white Dacia 4x4 collided. Sadly, the...
Photo Credit: Wayne Hudson Cawley Cox was the star of the show for Westfields, who made it 10 points from their four recent league games, with a 3-0 victory at home to Malmesbury in the Hellenic League Premier Division. Two penalties and a superb finish into the...
Edward Bounds (Ted) of Broomy Hill, Hereford. Passed away surrounded by his family on Friday 6thSeptember 2024 aged 82 Years. Loving Husband to Sandy, devoted Dad to Suzy & Tanya & a proud Grandy to 6 Grandsons. The funeral service will take place at Hereford...
Westfields Football Club joint manager Nick Morgan travelled to St Lucia recently for their CONCACAF Nations League fixtures. Nick had been asked to join and support St Lucia as an assistant coach, with the role offering him experience in football at an international...
Police are appealing for information to locate a man who has been reported missing from Gloucester. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 37-year-old Jan who has not been seen since last Thursday (5 September). Jan has a transient lifestyle and lives in a tent...
The family of a woman who died in a collision in Minsterworth have paid tribute to her. Tiffany Knight, aged 54 and from Matson, was killed when the Ford Focus she was driving was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Astra. A statement released on behalf of her...
The highly anticipated new Daycase Surgical Unit for Wye Valley NHS Trust at Hereford County Hospital has been opened and is now receiving patients. The elective surgical unit is cutting waiting lists for patients in Herefordshire and the surrounding area by offering...
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) announces the launch of the Innovation Programme 2024-2025, a key initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and driving innovation in Herefordshire. This programme marks the initial phase of establishing...
Just 23 motorists received compensation in response to claims that their vehicle was damaged as a result of a pothole in Herefordshire. The information was revealed in a Freedom of Information request submitted to Herefordshire Council. The Freedom of Information...
A Shropshire man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing the death of a 19-year-old man when his car collided with a fence. The court was told how Oliver Barber, of Juniper Way in Shifnal, got behind the wheel of his BMW on Friday 27 May 2023 despite...
Winter Glow, the West Midlands’ biggest festive experience, has announced it will return to the Malvern Showground for Christmas 2024, promising even more magic than ever before. Open from Friday 22nd November to Saturday 31st December, the festive event will offer...
HereFORDshire Festival is 3 days of events starting on World Homeless Day 10th October and is being put on to fundraise and to increase awareness around homelessness, the causes of it and support out there to prevent homelessness arising. The...
In Memory of Carol Ann Pitt. Sadly passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospice on Friday 30th August 2024 aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife to the late Roy, mum to Alison and Jonathan and their partners Darren and Nikki. Mum to the Late Julie...
A man described by a judge as someone who can become "terrifyingly violent" has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man in Gloucester. Samwen Muiruri, aged 32 and of Trier Way in Gloucester, was sentenced to life imprisonment and has to serve a...
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a 20-year-old man from Herefordshire who sadly passed away in a collision. Joe Hall’s funeral will take place on Thursday 12th September, with a convoy of friends and family meeting at Bridge Street in Leominster (HR6 8EA)...
Photo Credit: Ian Jebb Visit Hereford Cathedral this October and step out into Space, the cathedral’s first sound and light installation, produced by Luxmuralis. A spectacular light show experience will transform the inside of Hereford Cathedral on the evenings of...
Parliamentarians and environment lawyers have joined forces to raise awareness of the need to clean up the River Wye. Led by Lord David Lipsey, who lives in the Wye catchment area, the group aims to advance the cause of a cleaner Wye in Parliament. It will focus...
In Memory of MAUREEN LESLEY LAWSON of Hereford. Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne on Saturday 31st August 2024 aged 72 Years. Dearly beloved Wife to Garth, Sister, Sister-In-Law...
Liz O'Grady (Nee Griffiths) died on Monday 9th September. Widow of Frank and much beloved mum to James and Clare. Former Bluecoat girl and nurse at cantilupe ward, she loved dogs and had a big sweet tooth. Her funeral is at 11am in Friday 27th September at St...
Join St Michael’s Hospice at Hereford Racecourse for Herefordshire’s newest Firework and Light Show! With over 2 hours of entertainment, it’s going to be a blast! Saturday 2nd November | 5pm – 9pm Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford, HR4 9QU. Get ready to be...
A 15-year-old boy from Worcester has been charged with 13 offences in relation to burglary, theft and taking vehicles without the owner’s consent. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged and remanded yesterday (Tuesday 10 September) after he...
Two county lines drug dealers who trafficked drugs into Herefordshire have been sentenced to a total of ten years. Harnaik Mahli, 44, of Worlds End Lane, Quinton, Birmingham, and Keller Preece, 27, of Kingsway, Hereford, were found guilty at Worcester Crown Court...
A brand new coffee shop will be opening its doors in Hereford on Saturday at 10am. Aroma De Portugal will be opening its doors on Bridge Street in the city this Saturday at 10am. Aroma De Portugal promises to bring you traditional Portuguese food and drinks. The team...
West Mercia Police have issued an appeal after suspicious activity and a burglary was reported in the Hunderton area of Hereford. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Southside & Rural) said: “We would like to alert you to a burglary in the area of...
An appeal for information has been launched by the RSPCA after a decapitated dog, believed to be an XL bully type, was found. The sad discovery was made on 30 August by a member of the public, who found the body in Red Lane, Hampton, in Evesham. The grey-coloured...
On World Suicide Prevention Day (Tuesday 10 September) Herefordshire Council is excited to announce that it will be part of the UK’s largest suicide prevention initiative when the Baton of Hope visits. World Suicide Prevention Day serves as a reminder that suicide is...
Credit: Andy Compton A group exhibition by a team of talented artists depicting the geological, ecological and human story of 'The Hogback Hills' near Kington, has opened in a contemporary art space in the town. Over 40 works by 18 artists featuring their artistic...
A new bar to open in Hereford city centre on Friday evening with a focus on house and pop music! Thirst Trap Hereford is set to open in the former Babar Cafe unit on Union Street in Hereford this Friday (13th September) Work is going on behind the scenes, with Dermot...
Wales & West Utilities has completed essential work to upgrade gas pipes in Ross-on-Wye. The work, in the Brookend Street area of the town, started at the beginning of the year and was completed in two phases. The work was essential to keep the gas flowing...
Officers are appealing for information following a collision on Bodenham Road in Hereford on Friday 30 August. At around 8.35pm, a pedestrian was involved in a collision with a black Volkswagen Jetta, near to Elizabeth Court assisted living facility. The pedestrian, a...
Terry Mason sadly passed away on the 1st September 2024. He was a beloved husband to Wyn for 57 years. He was a wonderful father to Lynne, Lisa and Andrew, and was a loving Grandpa to his 6 grandchildren. He lived for his walking and was known by many as the "ultimate...
A £53,000 project to make woodland in the Elan Valley more accessible to visitors has been completed thanks to grant funding secured by Powys County Council. The work has included creating accessible paths, with better surfaces, accessible gates and steps to the top...
West Mercia Police have confirmed that a train ‘narrowly avoided’ hitting two children who were playing on railway tracks near Knighton on Sunday afternoon. The incident forced the train driver to apply the emergency brake which triggered an emergency response from...
Date – 7th September 2024 League – National 2 West Hinckley RFC VS Luctonians RFC Final Score – Hinckley RFC 17 VS 27 Luctonians RFC Man of the Match – Connor Deignan League Table - https://www.ncarugby.com/national-2-west-table/ Luctonians started...
A woman has been charged with manslaughter and neglect in connection with the death of a Gloucester care home resident in 2021. Jane Barnard, aged 65 and of Longlevens, Gloucester is due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (11 September). The...
Motorists are being warned to plan ahead, with a section of the A49 closed in Hereford later this month. The closure will be in place overnight, between Asda roundabout, and the junction for Holme Lacy Road. The closure will be in place from 8pm on Monday 16th...
In Memory of Bob Hustwayte of Hereford who sadly away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on Saturday 31st August 2024 aged 70 years. Loving Husband to Linda, devoted Dad to Matt & Chris & adored Grandad to Holly & Caleb. Son to Megan, Brother to Sue &...
The Herefordshire FA Giantkillers Cup draw took place last week at Edgar Street, the home of Hereford FC. The Giantkillers cup is a constant reminder to Hereford United's famous victory over Newcastle United in the 1972 FA Cup Third Round. U18 teams from Herefordshire...
For St Michael's 40th Anniversary, a group of hard-working staff are gearing up for an epic 120km challenge! Titan 40 will see 17 colleagues spend a (very) long day rafting, walking, and cycling from Hay-on-Wye to St Michael’s HQ in Bartestree. They’ll raft...
The continued improvements being seen at Aylestone School have been praised by Ofsted, with the Hereford school now being rated as ‘Good’ in two of the four categories graded by inspectors. The praise comes following a full...
West Mercia Police have issued two appeals following two devastating fatal collisions in the county. A40 Collision (4th September) Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision in Herefordshire on 4th September. The collision occurred at around...
An alert has been issued to residents in the South Wye area of Hereford following a concerning incident on Saturday night. A resident living in the South Wye area of the city sent us the following message: “Hello, just thought some people might want to be informed of...
From West Mercia Police: We are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the A49 in Herefordshire. The collision happened around 7.30am yesterday morning (7 September) on the A49 between the turning for the A466 and the turning for Callow when an...
The Beefy Boys have confirmed that all their restaurants (Hereford, Shrewsbury and Cheltenham) will be closing for two days, to allow staff to enjoy a summer party. The closure will be in place tomorrow (Monday 9th September) and Tuesday 10th September. A post on The...
West Mercia Police officers carried out a raid at a property in Bromyard on Friday. The raid took place at a property in the Kirkham Gardens area of the market town. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Bromyard SNT supported by OPU, PD George and the...
A man has been sentenced to nine and a half years for child sex offences. Carl Higgins aged 30 of Widemarsh Street in Hereford was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 5 September) after he was found guilty of rape of a child, three sexual assaults...
Home Bargains has announced, at their annual conference,that all its stores will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day (Thursday 26th December 2024), and New Year’s Day (Wednesday 1st January 2025) to enable all its colleagues to enjoy the festivities with loved...
The High Sheriff of Herefordshire Pat Churchward has provided us with her activities this week so far. Pat is extremely busy with her work across the county and we are delighted to have her on board supplying a regular column. You can find out more by visiting her...