Cheltenham-based developer Robert Hitchins Ltd unveiled plans for Cotswolds Designer Outlet to be built at junction 9 of the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire just a few years ago. The 195,000 sq ft outlet village will be opened in two phases and features some 90 retail...
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NEWS | Emergency services responding to reports of an overturned car on a major route near Hereford this morning
Emergency services are responding to reports of an overturned vehicle on a major route near Hereford this morning. The collision has occurred on the A438 Hereford to Ledbury Road near Lugwardine. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are at the scene....
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Stephen Apperley who passed away on 26th January surrounded by family
In Memory of Stephen Apperley. He passed away on the 26th of January at Hereford County Hospital surrounded by family. His funeral will take place on Thursday 6th March at 10:15am at the Hereford Crematorium. Please wear Hawaiian Shirts or anything Chelsea blue in...
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of Hilary Joan Clements (Joan) who passed away peacefully aged 99 years
In loving memory of Hilary Joan Clements (Joan) who passed away peacefully on the 20th January 2025 aged 99 years. Joan will be greatly missed by all the family. The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on the 5th March at 12:15pm followed by a...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of beloved husband, brother and father Raymond Clarke who has sadly passed away
We would like to inform those that may want to know of the passing of Raymond Clarke, beloved husband, brother and father. He rowed for the Hereford Rowing Club and was an avid golfer, playing with Seven Stars Golf Society for many years. His funeral will be on the...
PROPERTY | A well maintained two bedroom house that is for sale in the popular Three Elms area of Hereford
Peacefully situated in this popular residential location, a well maintained two bedroom house offering ideal first time buyer accommodation. The property has the added benefit, of gas central heating, double glazing, modern kitchen and bathroom, a south facing rear...
TV | Stacey Solomon’s Sort Your Life Out looking for people from Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Bromyard and Kington to take part in new series
Hit BBC One show Sort Your Life Out is back and looking for families or shared households in the local area to take part in a future series. The new series of Stacey Solomon’s popular home-transformation show kicks off on Tuesday 11 February on BBC One, and the team...
ROAD CLOSURE | A49 closed between Starting Gate (Hereford) and Hope-under-Dinmore from 8pm – 6am every night from now until 19th March
Google Street View - Image Date - April 2024 Motorists are being warned to plan ahead, with a number of closures in place on the A49 in Herefordshire over the coming weeks. The closures will be in place overnight. From National Highways: We’ll be carrying out safety...
MISSING PERSON | The family of a man who is missing from Worcester have appealed to the public to help find him as they grow increasingly concerned for his welfare
The family of a man who is missing from Worcester have appealed to the public to help find him. From West Mercia Police: Relatives of Stuart Craven, who was last seen on Sunday 19 January in Worcester city centre, say they are becoming increasingly concerned for his...
NEWS | Police confirm that officers have discovered the body of a missing 69-year-old man
Police confirm that officers have discovered the body of a missing 69-year-old man. From Gwent Police: Officers carrying out searches as part of a missing person investigation found the body of a man in water off Corporation Road, Newport, at around 5.10pm on Monday 3...
BREAKING NEWS | Welsh Water issues short statement in response to Leigh Day River Wye pollution legal claim
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water have shared a statement in response to a press release shared by Leigh Day in relation to the River Wye pollution legal claim. A Dwr Cymru Welsh Water spokesperson said: We have just received a Letter Before Action and require time to consider...
FOOTBALL | Bulls grab last-gasp winner; Westfields and Wellington beaten, Pegasus draw and striker Cawley Cox scores his first goal for Merthyr Town
Photo Credit - Bulls News It was an action packed Saturday of football for our local sides, with Hereford FC grabbing a last-gasp winner to help keep their play offs hopes alive in a 3-2 victory over Brackley Town at Edgar Street. Hereford completed a sensational...
UK NEWS | Police investigation continues following the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy at a school in Sheffield
A boy who was stabbed to death at a school in Sheffield has been named locally as 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose. Press Release shared by South Yorkshire Police on Monday 3rd February: A teenager has sadly died following a stabbing at a Sheffield school today (Monday 3...
NEWS | The average Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water household customer bill will increase by 27% for 2025-26 – from £503 to £639
Press Release from Welsh Water: The average Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water household customer bill will increase by 27% for 2025-26, from £503 to £639. This comes as the company prepares for a new investment period for 2025-30, which will see a step change in investment. More...
BREAKING NEWS | River Wye pollution legal claim will include Welsh Water as well as Avara Foods Ltd
River Wye pollution legal claim will include Welsh Water as well as Avara Foods Ltd Legal action over pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk catchment area has been expanded to include Welsh Water (WW) as well as Cargill Plc, Avara Foods and Freemans of Newent as...
BREAKING | A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield
A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield. Following a stabbing at a school in Sheffield, a teenage boy has been detained by police and officers are on scene. At 12.17pm today (Monday 3 February) Police received reports of a stabbing at...
FEATURED | Your chance to take over a historic pub / restaurant in Hereford city centre
Ever wanted to run a pub or restaurant in Hereford city centre? The Spread Eagle is a 17th-century public house located in the centre of the old historic part of the famous cathedral city of Hereford boasting a population of 60000 residents, just 20 yards from the...
NEWS | A man has been jailed for killing his landlady’s beloved Pomeranian pet dog
A man has been jailed for killing his landlady’s beloved Pomeranian pet dog in Shrewsbury. Richard Forbes, of no fixed abode, pled guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, intentional strangulation, possession of a class A substance and failing...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Gordon Heath of Knighton who passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th January aged 65 years
Gordon Heath of Knighton. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Saturday 18th January 2025 aged 65 years. He will be sadly missed by his Family & Friends. A private funeral service will take place in due course. All enquiries to Serenity Funeral...
ROAD CLOSURE | A49 closed between Starting Gate (Hereford) and Hope-under-Dinmore from 8pm – 6am every night from Today (3rd February) until 19th March
Google Street View - Image Date - April 2024 Motorists are being warned to plan ahead, with a number of closures in place on the A49 in Herefordshire over the coming weeks. The closures will be in place overnight. From National Highways: We’ll be carrying out safety...
DENTIST | Two local dental practices are taking on new NHS patients with adults and children urged to sign up to get treatment
A local dentist is understood to be taking on new NHS patients. The Cottage Dental Surgery in Tenbury Wells is understood to be welcoming new NHS patients. Adults and children can register for treatment. If you would like to register please call them on 01584...
PLANNING | Plans submitted for a new ‘vehicle tyre centre’ near Asda in Hereford
Plans have been submitted for a new ‘tyre centre’ near Asda in Hereford. The tyre centre would be located at the rear of the Dino store, at the entrance to the Asda site in Hereford, if planning was to be approved. The application, submitted by Mr J Ismail of Dino on...
TRAVEL | Motorists face long diversion with a major route in Herefordshire closed for two days from 9am this morning
Image: Google Street View - Image Date - July 2024 Motorists are being warned to plan ahead, with a major route in Herefordshire set to be closed for two days, for tree removal works to take place. The A417 will be closed from Humber Brook (Hope-under-Dinmore) to...
NEWS | More than a third of drivers admit to accidentally driving in a bus lane according to a new RAC study
Drivers are being unwittingly caught out by ‘confusing’ bus lanes with more than a third (36%) saying they have accidentally driven in one, a new RAC study has found.* What’s more, four-in-10 (42%) of those who admit to having done it say they were caught on...
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of Rhiannon Clewer of Ewyas Harold who passed away on 21st January aged 75 years
In loving memory of Rhiannon Clewer of Ewyas Harold. Passed away at St Michael’s Hospice on 21st January 2025, aged 75 years. Loving Wife of Alan and a much loved Mum of Jonathan, Emily and Lucie. A treasured Nan...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Douglas Webb who passed away at Coldwells House Care Home on 15th January aged 82 years
In Memory of Douglas Webb. Passed away at Coldwells House Care Home on 15th January aged 82 years. Much loved and missed by family friends and staff. Funeral to be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 21st February at 11.15am. Further details Cathedral Funeral...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Anthony ‘Tony’ Dalley who sadly passed away on 22nd January
In loving memory of Anthony ‘Tony’ Dalley who sadly passed away on 22nd January 2025. Devoted dad to Karen and Sam, loving grandad to Amy, Charlotte, Holly and Lydia. A funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium, on Thursday 20th February at 11:15am. All who...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Brenda May Dudley who passed away peacefully on 25th January aged 85 years with her daughter and great niece at her side
DUDLEY Brenda May. Passed away peacefully on 25th January 2025, aged 85 years, with her Daughter and her Great-Niece Zoe at her side. A much loved Wife to the late Roy, a dearly loved Mum to Paula and mother in law to Steve. A much loved Nan to Katie and Great Nan to...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Jackie Maul of Hereford who passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on 19th January aged 71 years
Jackie Maul (nee Jones) of Hereford, formerly of Weobley. Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice in the arms of her family, surrounded by love on Sunday 19thJanuary 2025 aged 71 years. Devoted Mum to Will & Mother-In- Law to Libby. The funeral service will...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Cedric John Howells who passed away peacefully on 16th January aged 91 years
Cedric John Howells Peacefully passed away at Gwen Walford House on 16th January 2025, aged 91 years. Much loved Dad to Paul, Gale and Emma. Loving Grandpa to George, Lucy, Will, Alfie, Tom, Lily and Charlie. The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on...
PROPERTY | A two bedroom semi-detached house that’s on the market in a popular area of Hereford and just a short distance from the city centre
Peacefully situated in this highly sought after residential location, an impressive end house offering ideal first time buyer accommodation. Price - £240,000. The property which is in good decorative order has the added benefit of gas central heating, double glazing,...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Hereford FC 3-2 Brackley
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to todays win over Brackley. *Photo supplied by Bulls News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a43EeFDTOjo
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of Michael Philip Davies who sadly passed away on 8th January 2025 aged 88-years-old
In loving memory of Michael Philip Davies who sadly passed on 08/01/2025 aged 88 years. Survived by his two sons Andy & Paul, also his four grandchildren Jamie, Tom, Ella & Robbie. There will be no funeral service, however his sons and family invite all his...
TRIBUTE | The family of a man who “lit up every room with his infectiously sunny smile” have paid tribute to him
The family of a man who "lit up every room with his infectiously sunny smile" have paid tribute to him. Gareth Stephenson, from the Aberystwyth area, died in a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A470 between Llanidloes and Llandinam at around 10.30pm on Sunday...
RUGBY | Hereford Sixth Form College have launched an exciting partnership with championship rugby club Ealing Trailfinders
Hereford Sixth Form College have launched an exciting partnership with championship rugby club Ealing Trailfinders. The partnership will provide a new pathway for players who aspire to play rugby at the top level and will include access to rugby at Trailfinders and...
FEATURED | A Herefordshire pub is to introduce an evening sitting for its Sunday Carvery – due to its ‘growing popularity’
A Herefordshire pub is to introduce an ‘evening sitting’ for its Sunday Carvery, due to its ‘growing popularity’. The Three Horseshoes at Little Cowarne near Bromyard shared the news in a post on social media. “Due to the growing popularity of our Sunday carvery, we...
NEWS | Police in Herefordshire warn motorists to remain vigilant following recent car key burglaries in the area
Police in Herefordshire are warning motorists to remain vigilant following recent car key burglaries in the area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Please be aware that car key burglaries are still happening in the area. “Some advice we wish to give you...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Frank Crook who passed away on 5th January 2025 after a long four year battle with cancer
In Memory of Frank Crook. Frank died 5th January 2025 after a long 4 year battle with Cancer. Ellen, Joe, Emily, Hollie and Jack would like to thank everyone for their kind messages and celebrating Frank's Colourful life in style at Frank's Shite Shirt...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Richard Thorpe (Richie) who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 9th January
Richard Thorpe (Richie) of Hereford. Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 9th January 2025 aged 78 years. Loving Husband to Kath, Adored Dad to Stephen & Scott and Special Pappy to Riley. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday...
NEWS | A man whose dog viciously attacked a 12-year-old girl leaving her requiring hospital treatment has received a sentence of three years in prison
An Ebbw Vale man, whose dog viciously attacked a 12-year-old girl in Nantyglo leaving her requiring hospital treatment, has received a sentence of three years in prison. Justin Allison, 38, appeared at Newport Crown Court on Wednesday 29 January after...
IN MEMORY | In loving memory of Janet Chapman (Sevier) who passed away peacefully in Leominster on the 11th January 2025 aged 88 years
In loving memory of Janet Chapman (Sevier) who passed away peacefully in Leominster on the 11th January 2025 aged 88 years. Janet was born in Birmingham and moved to Leominster in 1982. Beloved mother of Alan, David and Roy who will miss her dearly along with her...
POLICE APPEAL | Police in Hereford issue an alert to residents in the Belmont Road and South Wye area of Hereford following a suspicious incident
Police in Hereford have issued an alert to residents in the Belmont Road and South Wye area of the city, following a suspicious incident that occurred on Monday evening. A spokesperson for Hereford Police (West Mercia Police) said: “We would like to make you aware of...
NEWS | A reminder that there are no rail services between Hereford and Worcester this week due to track work near Ledbury
Photo Credit - Andrew Lane Passengers between Worcester and Hereford are being urged to plan their journeys and check before they travel ahead of six days of disruption which starts this Sunday (26 January). West Midlands Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR)...
FOOTBALL | Levi Andoh returns to Hereford FC
Hereford FC have announced the return of former player Levi Andoh A statement on the club website said the below We’re delighted to announce the signing of Levi Andoh on loan from York City until the end of the season. Levi Andoh initially joined the Bulls in 2021 on...
POLICE APPEAL | Police appeal for information following several incidents involving a car with a covered number plate in the Forest of Dean
Police are appealing for information following several incidents involving a white Volkswagen car with a covered number plate. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: “We're appealing for information following several incidents around Lydbrook,...
REACTION | Paul Caddis – Peterborough Sports 0-1 Hereford FC
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to tonight's 1-0 win over Peterborough Sports in National League North. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7eaGbmlvPw
COMMUNITY | Turning Point offers a free incentivised drop in event on 5th February
Do you know someone using Opiates who isn’t in treatment with Turning Point? Wednesday 5th February the Turning Point team are hosting a free drop in event From 2pm-4pm At the Offa Street office in Hereford (Pictured) 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮...
RUGBY | Luctonians got back into their stride with a 17-36 bonus-point victory on the road at Macclesfield last weekend
Macclesfield RUFC vs Luctonians RFC Saturday 25th January 2025Match Report by Alex Smith Luctonians got back into their stride with a 17-36 bonus-point victory on the road at Macclesfield last weekend, having been through a tricky spell of form. Back-to-back...
ROADWORKS | Motorists have been warned to plan ahead with a major route in Herefordshire set to be closed for two days for tree removal works early in February
Image: Google Street View - Image Date - July 2024 Motorists are being warned to plan ahead, with a major route in Herefordshire set to be closed for two days, for tree removal works to take place. The A417 will be closed from Humber Brook (Hope-under-Dinmore) to...
BREAKING | Emergency services responding to an incident near a busy route in Herefordshire this afternoon
Emergency services are responding to an incident near a busy route in Herefordshire this afternoon. The incident is at a property next to the B4362 at Combe, on the England / Wales border. West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service...