Police searching for a 12-year-old boy in a river have recovered a body. From North Yorkshire Police: “Following further searches of the river, sadly search teams recovered a child’s body from the water at 10.45pm today. “The body is yet to be identified but the boy’s...
A police cordon remains in place in Hereford city centre this morning, following an incident in the city overnight. The incident occurred in Hereford city centre, near the Black & White House. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service both...
Emergency services are responding to an incident in Hereford tonight. The incident has occurred in Hereford city centre, near the Black & White House. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance A police cordon is in place....
Welsh Water has issued an important message to hundreds of households in Hereford this evening. From Welsh Water: We're aware that customers in this area may have no water or low pressure at the moment due to essential maintenance being carried out by our teams. All...
From Hereford Police: Can you help? Officers are keen to speak to a male who may be able to assist with a report of theft from Tesco Superstore on Belmont in Hereford. The incident took place on Friday the 15th August 2025 between the hours of 13:00 and 13:20. The...
A road rage driver who cut up another motorist then violently assaulted them in the Leominster area in August 2024 was sentenced at court yesterday (Thursday 14 August). Kimberley Rattray, 35, of West View, Almeley, Hereford, was found guilty of assault occasioning...
An investigation has been launched by officers following the death of a man in Bridgnorth. Officers investigating the death of a 61-year-old man are keen to hear from people who may have witnessed an assault on Saturday 9 August in Bridgnorth. The assault happened at...
Students at Ludlow Sixth Form College came together to collect their results this morning. There are many notable successes, including Sydney Bates who achieved AAA in Graphics, Photography and Fine Art and is off to the University of Birmingham to study Classical...
A car has crashed into a property in Hereford. The incident occurred in the Whitefriars area of Belmont in Hereford overnight. West Mercia Police remain at the scene this morning and there is a large hole in the side of a property. Hereford & Worcester Fire...
A car has crashed into a property in Hereford. The incident occurred in the Whitefriars area of Belmont in Hereford overnight. West Mercia Police remain at the scene this morning and there is a large hole in the side of a property. Hereford & Worcester Fire...
A car has crashed into a property in Hereford. The incident occurred in the Whitefriars area of Belmont in Hereford overnight. West Mercia Police remain at the scene this morning and there is a large hole in the side of a property. Hereford & Worcester Fire...
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2025 Farmfoods has issued a product recall on a popular product. Farmfoods is recalling Farmfoods Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry because it contains crustaceans (prawns) which are not mentioned on the label. Product details...
Hereford College of Arts (HCA) is celebrating an exceptional set of results today, just a year after the college was rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Students on UAL Awarding Body Extended Diplomas and the Foundation Diploma in Art &...
From Herefordshire Council: Young people across Herefordshire are celebrating today after receiving their results for A levels, AS levels and T Levels and a range of Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs). With an impressive 98.4% A level pass rate,...
A child rapist has been handed an 18-year sentence at court for a series of serious sexual offences against children. Paul Davies, 45, was convicted at Worcester Crown Court on Friday 8 August of two counts of rape of a girl, two counts of assault a girl by...
Family of man who died from asbestos-related cancer seeks information from electrician’s former places of work. The family of a man who died from mesothelioma - a cancer caused by asbestos exposure - is appealing for information from...
The latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows an increase in travel-associated chikungunya cases in England. A total of 73 cases were reported between January and June 2025. The same period in 2024 saw 27 cases. 2025 has the highest number of cases...
A man has been injured following an incident in Herefordshire. The incident occurred on the A480 at Mansel Lacy on Wednesday evening. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Your Herefordshire: “We were called to reports of an RTC yesterday evening (Wednesday) at...
Tesco has announced that there will be a change to the opening hours at its Belmont store in Hereford from this week. The store will now be open from 6am-10pm Monday to Thursday and then 6am-Midnight on Friday and Saturday. The store will open from 10am-4pm every...
A UK theme park will be closed today, following an incident involving a ride that left 13 children and one adult injured. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “Officers were called to Coney Beach Amusement Park, Porthcawl, Bridgend at around 5:50pm this evening...
A planning application has been submitted for safeguarding improvement works at Queen Elizabeth Humanities College in Bromyard. The proposals include the erection of 1.8m high perimeter fencing, installation of pedestrian and vehicle access gates with integrated...
A prolific shoplifter who targeted a Tesco store in Hereford has been served with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from the shop. Brandon Chippendale, 22, of Pixley Walk, Hereford, was given the CBO by Herefordshire Magistrates Court yesterday (Tuesday 12...
The National Drought Group met on Monday 11 August with the current water shortfall situation in England now defined as a “nationally significant incident.” Five areas are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six...
Planning permission has officially been granted for the redevelopment of Hampton Dene Primary School, Church Road, Hereford. The decision marks a significant milestone in the delivery of modern, inclusive, and sustainable education facilities for the local...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update following an incident in Sutton St Nicholas. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: “Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service...
NMITE Opens Doors to Aspiring Engineers with Flexible Entry Requirements and ‘Build The Future’ Bursary NMITE continues to challenge conventional higher education with its innovative approach to engineering education by offering flexible entry requirements and...
The Hereford City Poppy Appeal is delighted to announce that in 2024/2025 it has reached a fundraising milestone and a first in history of the Poppy Appeal, achieving a fundraising total of £100,000, with 2 months of the fundraising year still remaining. Thanks to the...
From Network Rail: Network Rail Wales and Borders will be undertaking essential engineering works across key sections of the railway between Hereford, Newport, and Shrewsbury from Saturday 6 September to Monday 8 September, and again the following weekend (13 and 14...
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with rape following an incident in Cripplegate park in Worcester on Sunday 11 August 2025. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age, is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday 12...
Churchlands is a stunning, detached, barn conversion set within approximately 2.5 acres of serene countryside. Price - Offers in region of £950,000. Extensively extended and beautifully renovated, this 4-bedroom (with an opportunity for a 5th bedroom), 3-bathroom home...
Hereford College of Arts (HCA) has recorded exceptional results in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS), placing it among the UK’s leading higher education providers for teaching quality, learning opportunities, and student support. The NSS – an independent, UK-wide...
From Welsh Water: The repair on the collapsed sewer in Commercial Road is nearing completion, although the concrete used will need around seven days to cure to ensure the repair doesn’t fail. As we said in our last update, we brought in specialist team to clean fat...
Officers investigating a sexual assault at Lakefest Festival in Ledbury are appealing for information. On Saturday (9 August), between 10pm and 10.30pm, a 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by an unknown man in the main stage area. The man, who was described as...
Emergency services have been called to a serious collision in Herefordshire this afternoon. The incident has occurred on the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road near Cradley. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
Ross-on-Wye Town Council has issued detailed information about upcoming resurfacing works on Walford Road. From Ross-on-Wye Town Council: Resurfacing Works – B4234 Walford Road. As a result of a £11 million investment by Herefordshire Council, a number of roads across...
Officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault which took place on the M5 last week. A member of the public called police at around 3.40am on Tuesday 5 August to raise concerns about a woman who was seen walking along the hard shoulder of the southbound...
Firefighters remain at the scene of a wildfire adjacent to the A465 between Abergavenny and Tredegar. Statement from South Wales Fire & Rescue Service Area Manager Matt Jones – Head of Operational Response: “Since approximately 1pm on Saturday 9 August, South...
Welsh Water has issued an important message to hundreds of properties in Herefordshire this morning. The message was sent to properties in the Craswall, Michaelchurch Escley and surrounding area. “We're aware that customers in this area may have no water or low...
A two bedroom property that’s available to purchase in Hereford. Price - £195,000 Two Bedrooms Mid Terrace Driveway Parking for 2/3 Cars Conservatory Low Maintenance Rear Garden Popular Residential Location Wheelchair accessible Two Bedroom Mid Terrace Property | Off...
Located in a cul-de-sac in the residential area of Belmont, this four-bedroom detached home offers modern family living alongside a unique lifestyle feature: An extended rear garden with direct access to the River Wye. Price - £485,000 Property Details Situated at the...
Lidl has a number of job positions available at its new store in the Belmont area of Hereford. Job Position - Store Assistant. From Lidl: Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re collaborative,...
Chris Richards from Hereford is currently asking for help ahead of a heart and lung transplant. He told Your Herefordshire. "Hi my name is Chris Richards. I’m 41 and from Hereford. my journey began on November 9th, 1983, the day I was born with a congenital heart...
Several fire crews are responding to a large wildfire this lunchtime. The fire is next to the A465 between Abergavenny and Merthyr Tydfil. From South Wales Fire and Rescue Service: “We remain in attendance at a wildfire adjacent to the A465 between Abergavenny and...
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have been called to assist with a large fire at an historic building. In a post on Facebook, Hereford Fire Station said: “Reds, Whites and the On-Call mobilised to a large building fire in Droitwich. “Supporting...
West Mercia Police have provided an update on an incident that occurred in Hereford on Sunday. Residents in the Moor Street / Edgar Street area of Hereford reported a significant police presence at just before midday on Sunday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police...
Across the RAF’s global footprint, Military Working Dogs (MWDs) operated by the RAF Police stand as a vital line of defence. Loyal, intelligent, and highly trained assets who provide unique security capabilities that no technology or equipment can replicate or...
There are reports of a sinkhole on a Herefordshire street this morning. In a post on the Voice of Ledbury Facebook Group, a local resident said: “Warning to all motorists, there is a hole, or sinkhole on the road at the bottom of New Street, opposite Elgar Close....
Two people have been arrested following a rape in Worcester over the weekend. The incident occurred in Cripplegate park at around 2am this morning (Sunday 10 August). Following extensive enquiries today, a 15-year-old boy and a 31-year-old man have been arrested on...
Have you ever considered a visit to Stoke Edith Station? Nestled within the rolling hills of Herefordshire and surrounded on all four sides by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is the perfect place to enjoy the English rural idyll with plenty of railway...
Major changes are set to come to a supermarket in Hereford, with one of its rivals opening a new store down the road. Tesco sent the following messages to customers earlier today: “Your local Hereford Abbotsmead Rd Superstore is getting a fresh new look. “To ensure an...