In loving memory of David Charles Porter of Hampton Dene, Hereford. A Design Engineer and former Design and Technology Teacher at Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School. David, passed away peacefully at home on 28th March 2025, aged 66 years....
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NEWS | Parents left in shock after their 4-year-old daughter was ‘slapped in the face and knocked to the ground before being spat at’ in a Hereford play park
Parents have been left shocked after their 4-year-old daughter was ‘slapped in the face and knocked to the ground’ at a play park in Hereford. The incident occurred on Sunday 6th April at around 12.30pm at the play area on Old School Lane in Hereford. A post on social...
NEWS | Residents of Eardisley have launched a fundraising campaign to save their village’s school crossing patrol
Residents of Eardisley have launched a fundraising campaign to save their village’s school crossing patrol, a service many describe as “vital” for the safety and wellbeing of local children and families. A new GoFundMe campaign—set up with the support of Friends of...
NEWS | A Herefordshire shop has been closed with immediate effect with a request for a more permanent closure to be presented at Hereford Magistrates Court tomorrow
A Herefordshire shop has been closed with immediate effect following a visit from West Mercia Police and Trading Standards. From West Mercia Police: “This morning Ross-on-Wye Safer Neighbourhood Team, assisted Trading Standards with a visit to ROSS VAPE SHOP, BROOKEND...
BREAKING | A man has been sentenced to 16 years after he was found guilty of raping a woman in Ross-on-Wye
A man has been sentenced to 16 years after he was found guilty of raping a woman in Ross-on-Wye. Mustafa Ogur, of Brookend Street in Ross-on-Wye, was found guilty after a trial at Worcester Crown Court and was sentenced yesterday (Monday 7 April). Following his...
NEWS | Hereford Pride cancelled and organisation in process of being ‘wound down’
Press Release from Hereford Pride: Hereford Pride 2025 is cancelled. It's now also with great sadness that we announce the organisation is also in the process of being wound down to closure. This hasn't been an easy decision for anyone currently involved in the...
BREAKING | A 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy have been found guilty of the manslaughter of an 80-year-old man who was attacked while walking his dog
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the manslaughter of an 80-year-old man who was attacked while walking his dog. Bhim Kohli died following an incident in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town in Leicestershire, during the early evening of Sunday 1 September last year....
NEWS | Warning issued to parents following an incident in a Herefordshire village
A warning has been issued to parents, following an incident in a Herefordshire village. On a local Kingstone messageboard, the following message has been shared: “To the parents of Kingstone who don't know the whereabouts of their three children on Saturday afternoon...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal after a ‘woman threw a hot drink’ over another woman in Hereford city centre
Police have issued an appeal following a common assault in Hereford city centre. Officers are appealing for witnesses to a common assault incident on Commercial Street in Hereford on Friday 24 March. Around 1pm, outside of the Laura Ashley store, a woman in her 40s...
BREAKING | Delays in Hereford with an emergency road closure in place
An emergency road closure is in place on a popular route in Hereford this morning. The closure is in place on Tillington Road, near the Three Elms Pub in Hereford. The road is used by many to access Beech Business Park, or often as a short-cut between Three Elms Road...
NEWS | Parents urged to ‘stay vigilant’ following a concerning incident involving a child playing on a games console
Parents are being urged to remain vigilant, following a concerning incident involving a child playing on a games console. On a local Facebook messageboard, a parent said: “Good evening all parents. “Be careful what your children do while playing Fortnite. “Today my...
NEWS | Important information for bus users in Herefordshire with Sargeants sharing service update
Sargeants have issued an important update for bus passengers that use services in the Leominster area. From Sargeants: Exciting News for Leominster Bus Passengers! Starting from 7th April 2025, the full Leominster bus timetable will be back in action! (with the...
CHARITY | Hospice supporter Jake to take on a 24 hour endurance challenge in memory of his sister who died at St Michael’s Hospice just a few months ago
Hospice supporter Jake Chislett is taking on a 24-hour endurance challenge in memory of his sister, who died at St Michael’s just a few months ago. On May 17th, Jake will be joined by five friends to tackle the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge, which involves 62 miles...
NEWS | Football club left stunned after pitch is damaged by man with metal detector who said ‘**** off this is council land’
A football club has been left stunned, after pitches were damaged by a man with a metal detector. Belmont Wanderers Football Club took to social media to share their anger and frustration, after parts of the pitch were dug up. When approached, the man is said to have...
URGENT APPEAL | Police launch urgent appeal to help find a vulnerable woman with memory problems who has gone missing
Police are appealing for information to help locate a woman with memory problems who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 81-year-old Maggie who was last seen on Greenfield Road in Coleford at around 6.45pm this...
FEATURED | We took a visit to Hereford’s BMX track
Hereford BMX Track is located on Westfaling Street playing fields. The track is 300 metres in length and features a Bensink start gate, similar to the one used at the 2012 London Olympics. The race track is perfect for all levels of riders from beginners to the most...
NEWS | Families left upset after warning signs were placed on a number of headstones at Hereford Crematorium
Families have been left upset, after finding warning signs attached to headstones at Hereford Crematorium. A number of headstones have tags on stating, ‘this memorial is unsafe, please do not touch’. To make matters worse, the warning signs were placed on headstones...
FEATURED | ABBA Tribute Band ‘Kiss The Teacher’ to perform at Hereford Racecourse Ladies Night on Friday 9th May
Friday 9th May 2025 - First Race 4.55pm. Last Race - 8.25pm. Get ready to dance the night away as ABBA takes the stage LIVE after the races! Grab your girls and sing along to all the iconic classics like Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, and more! Hereford Racecourse are delighted...
WATCH | West Mercia Police seize drones and make several arrests following reports of an increase in drone drops at HMP Long Lartin – a local prison with Category A prisoners
Seven drones have been seized and 18 people arrested as part of targeted efforts to detect and disrupt drones in the airspace over HMP Long Lartin, and surrounding villages. Located in the rural village of South Littleton, near to Evesham, HMP Long Lartin is a...
NEWS | Retro Records to open its doors on 12th April in Leominster to coincide with National Record Store Day!
The Retro Station in Leominster Celebrates Record Store Day with Launch of New Record Shop, Open Day & Doggy Fancy Dress Competition! Retro Records, Herefordshire’s newest record shop, officially launches on April 12th to coincide with national Record Store Day....
ACTIVITIES | Hereford FC to host an Easter Soccer Camp at the Herefordshire FA County Ground
Hereford FC will be hosting an Easter Soccer Camp, at the Herefordshire FA County Ground this Easter. The Soccer Camp will run on the following dates: Tuesday 22nd April Wednesday 23rd April Thursday 24th April Friday 25th April The Soccer Camp is for children aged...
NEWS | Morrisons is partnering with Kellogg’s to launch “breakfast clubs” over the Easter school holidays, providing free bowls of Kellogg’s cereal across its 396 Cafés nationwide
Everyone in the family can grab a free bowl of cereal and portion of fruit in a Morrisons Café when they ask for a ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast’ Offer available in all Morrisons Cafés from 7th – 27th April whilst stocks last to help families during the Easter break – –...
NEWS | Emergency services have provided an update following a collision in Herefordshire
Emergency services have provided an update following a collision in Herefordshire. The collision occurred on the A49 near Harewood End on Friday. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Two Hereford & Worcester...
NEWS | Five men have been arrested after a man was left with serious injuries following an assault over the weekend
Five men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the serious assault of a man in Coleford over the weekend. Officers investigating the incident identified several vehicles and men they believed were involved before arrest attempts took place. Four men from...
RUGBY | Luctonians put an energetic Exeter University side to bed with some ease with a great performance at a sunny Mortimer Park
Photo – Dan Powell scoring his try. Photographer Andrew Hargraves Luctonians RFC vs Exeter University RFCSaturday 5th April 2025 – Mortimer ParkMatch Report by Geoff Vickress Luctonians, on a warm spring day, put an energetic Exeter University side to bed with some...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving one vehicle
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on Friday evening (4 April). The collision happened between 10pm and 11pm on Bridgnorth Road between Wyken and Hopstone. For reasons yet to be established, a black MG Roadster has upturned on...
FEATURED | A lake where you can Kayak, use pedaloes, paddle boards and also go waterskiing! Great fun for all the family!
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...
FEATURED | J S Bach’s masterpiece – St Matthew Passion will be performed at Hereford Cathedral next week – Tickets available now
J S Bach’s masterpiece, St Matthew Passion, will be performed at Hereford Cathedral as part of its Holy Week worship on Tuesday 15 April, 7pm. In a dramatic musical retelling of St Matthew’s Gospel, Hereford Cathedral Choir will recount the story of the arrest and...
FEATURED | A man from Hereford has created a video game that shows what Hereford would’ve been like in the year 1642
Softphotonic are building a 3D recreation of Herefordshire as it might have been in the year 1642 using a modern game engine, sharing Hereford with people from around the world to explore and experience a fully realised virtual city from the comfort of their own home....
NEWS | You can now dispose of batteries and small electrical items such as irons, hairdryers and alarm clocks with your weekly waste collections in Herefordshire
It will soon be easier than ever to safely dispose of batteries and small electrical items such as irons, hairdryers and alarm clocks. From Monday 7 April 2025, batteries and small items of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) will be collected by bin...
JOB VACANCIES | Asda, Aldi and Morrisons have job vacancies available at stores across Herefordshire
Asda, Aldi and Morrisons have job positions available at their stores across Herefordshire. ASDA JOBS Asda have job roles available that include the following: Service Colleague Service Colleague - Nights Customer Delivery Driver Pharmacist Pharmacy Practice Manager...
BREAKING | Several fire crews from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire have been called to a severe fire at a building in a Herefordshire village
Several fire crews from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire have been called to a severe fire at a building in a Herefordshire village overnight. The incident occurred just off the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) at Wormbridge. Fire crews spent a number of...
FEATURED | Belmont Farm & Equine Vets celebrate ten year anniversary today
Today Belmont Farm & Equine Vets celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Belmont Farm and Equine Vets. 10 years ago they split Belmont Veterinary Centre into Belmont Vets for small animals and Belmont Farm and Equine Vets for everything larger! ‘We are a practice who...
FEATURED | Looking for a Sunday Carvery in Hereford? We’ve found you a great option!
Looking for a Sunday Carvery in Hereford? The Stables in West Street is a great option! The Stables welcome you to Herefordshire’s first and only Horse Racing themed pub and restaurant, located in the heart of Hereford in a Grade II listed building. ‘The Stables...
NEWS | A former PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) who used police computer systems to check on the whereabouts of a colleague has been given a suspended prison sentence
A former PCSO who used police computer systems to check on the whereabouts of a colleague and watch her body worn camera footage has been given a suspended prison sentence. Ben Hale, who was based in Cheltenham, became fixated on a member of his team to the extent he...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a man was left with serious head injuries following an incident in the Forest of Dean
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which took place in the Forest of Dean on Saturday 5 April. Police were called to Market Place in Coleford at 2.30pm with a report that a man had been assaulted outside a pub sustaining serious injuries. It was...
TO LET | A two bedroom property that’s available to let in a popular area of Hereford
From the front of the property, a door opens into the entrance hallway with staircase rising to the first floor, useful understairs storage cupboard, panel radiator, and doors off. Price - £995 pcm The kitchen offers a selection of base and wall mounted cabinets,...
NEWS | A reminder that the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road will be closed near Aylestone Hill roundabout tonight from 7pm
Google Street View - Image Date - September 2023 Motorists advised to be aware of significant delays with a week long closure on a section of the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) The road closure is in place from Aylestone Hill Roundabout (Hereford) to Whitestone...
REVEALED | Herefordshire Council seeking to appoint a contractor for improvements to Holme Lacy Road and associated Quiet Routes at a value of up to £7 million
Herefordshire Council Council is seeking to appoint a principle contractor for the construction of active travel improvements on Holme Lacy Road and associated Quiet Routes in line with the referenced designs and associated information in order to achieve the...
FEATURED | Grafton Dog Field is now open on the outskirts of Hereford and it’s already proving popular!
‘We’ve designed Grafton Dog Field to fully engage your dog, with well thought out obstacles, and a huge amount of room to run free, this fully enclosed field is so much more than just a dog walk.’ Why use Grafton Dog Field: Enjoy a private space free from distractions...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Gwyn James Price who sadly passed away on Tuesday aged 67 years
In memory of Gwyn James Price who sadly passed away on Tuesday at the age of 67. A beloved member of the community who was loved by many for his contributions towards charities and events. Supporting those in need. Will be sadly missed by his mother and brother and...
FEATURED | There are a huge number of events taking place at Hay Festival with tickets now on sale
Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 38th spring edition in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, with more than 600 events over 11 days, 22 May–1 June 2025. Headliners include activists Yulia Navalnaya, Mary Trump, Caroline Darian; actors Jameela Jamil, Michael Sheen,...
NEWS | West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after the air ambulance was called to a serious collision involving one vehicle in Herefordshire
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A40 in Pencraig yesterday. (3 April) The collision occurred around 2.45pm and involved one car, a white Seat Ibiza, which was travelling westbound in the direction of Monmouth. The car collided...
NEWS | Motorists advised to plan ahead with road closures in place on the A49 at Dinmore Hill for two months for resurfacing work to take place from next week
Google Street View – Image Date – March 2024 Major work is set to be carried out by National Highways on the A49 in Herefordshire, with road closures and temporary traffic lights in place from 20th March to 15th July. From National Highways: We’re currently carrying...
NEWS | A group of travellers have set up camp on a popular playground and field used by families in Hereford
A group of travellers have arrived and set up camp on a popular playground and field in Hereford. Several caravans and vehicles were seen arriving at the field on Old School Lane in Hereford on Wednesday afternoon. Local residents have still been able to use the play...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council shares important information about Household Waste and Recycling collections with a major change coming into force from tomorrow
It will soon be easier than ever to safely dispose of batteries and small electrical items such as irons, hairdryers and alarm clocks. From Monday 7 April 2025, batteries and small items of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) will be collected by bin...
NEWS | Dog owners are urged to recognise the signs of ‘Alabama Rot’ with a suspected case in the Forest of Dean and also recent cases in Herefordshire
Dog owners are being urged to recognise the signs of ‘Alabama Rot’ with a case confirmed in the Forest of Dean in recent weeks, and also a number of cases were confirmed in Herefordshire in 2024. More on the case in the Forest of Dean (shared by Severnside Veterinary...
TO LET | A two bedroom end of terrace property that is available from the end of April with pets considered
A two bedroom end of terrace property that is available at the end of April. Price - £875 pcm AVAILABLE LATE APRIL POPULAR RURAL LOCATION CURRENTLY BEING RENOVATED PARKING AVAILABLE PETS CONSIDERED MODERN FINISH THROUGHOUT INTEGRATED OVEN/HOB OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/ LIVING...
BREAKING | Emergency services responding to a serious collision in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services are responding to a serious collision in Herefordshire this morning. The collision is on the A4137 between the junction for the A49 (Hereford to Ross-on-Wye) and the A40 (Symonds Yat to Monmouth). One vehicle is on its roof. West Mercia Police, West...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a gang of men with metal poles attacked a man outside a pub on Saturday
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which took place in the Forest of Dean earlier today (Saturday 5 April). Police were called to Market Place in Coleford at 2.30pm with a report that a man had been assaulted outside a pub sustaining serious...