©OpenMapTiles | ©OpenStreetMap contributors The Met Office has issued a Weather Warning for heavy rain across parts of Mid Wales on Tuesday. With levels on the River Wye remaining very high following heavy rain over the weekend, there are concerns that further heavy...
Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or simply looking to cut down meat consumption this January, Asda’s new OMV! and Plant Based ranges have you covered, with over 112 high-quality, unapologetically indulgent, and flavoursome products. The OMV! range contains decadent,...
A Herefordshire pub has taken the decision to only open at the weekend in January, due to increased running costs and less customers coming through the door. The Plough Inn, based in Little Dewchurch in Herefordshire, confirmed the news in a post on Facebook. The post...
A brand new takeaway is set to open its doors in Hereford in the coming weeks. Signage has gone up on the former Jamal’s Kebab House on Bridge Street in Hereford, with a Thai food takeaway set to open. The takeaway will be called ‘The Bridge - Thai Street Food’. A...
You can get money off your Council Tax bill, or even pay nothing, in certain circumstances. Discounts and exemptions A discount or exemption depends on your current situation and circumstances, but does not take account of income or savings. If you are on a low...
Thousands of extra medically fit patients will be discharged from hospitals into community care settings, such as care homes, over the coming weeks to free up hospital beds and reduce pressure on the NHS, the Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay is set to...
From the Countryside Alliance Awards: We are delighted to announce that the Wyre Pie Company has been shortlisted to win a Countryside Alliance Award in the Butchers category. The Awards are the Countryside Alliance’s annual celebration of British food &...
West Mercia Police officers are in attendance at an incident on a major route in Herefordshire this morning. There is heavy traffic due to a police incident on the A449 (Worcester Road) near Ledbury, in both directions from the A438 High Street to A449 Cut Throat...
Parts of Herefordshire are likely to see further flooding this week, with the Met Office issuing a weather warning for parts of Mid Wales. The warning is in place for Tuesday, with up to 100mm of rain possible in some parts, which is likely to lead to further flooding...
A motorcyclist has suffered a significant injury to his leg after being involved in a collision with a car earlier today. The incident occurred near Upper Sapey, with West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue...
Emergency services respond to a collision on the Herefordshire border. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service have attended a collision on the Herefordshire border. The incident occurred on the B4203 near Upper Sapey. A Hereford & Worcester Fire...
Search and Rescue Teams are continuing to battle difficult weather conditions and high river levels to search for a woman who went missing on Wednesday. In an update shared on Saturday, the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team said: “We continue with our best efforts...
Press Release from Herefordshire Council: Hereford is a vibrant, attractive city, with a rich history and thriving local economy. But there are challenges we need to address for the city to continue to thrive in the future. Hereford can be difficult to get into and...
A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Wye between Hay-on-Wye and Hereford. Levels are continuing to rise at Bredwardine, with a second peak expected later this morning. Levels have peaked in Hereford, but will rise a little further...
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information following an incident that occurred in Leominster. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident that occurred within the locality of Bridge Street,...
Two Flood Warnings have been issued for Hereford city, with levels continuing to rise on the River Wye. A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: “River levels are forecast to rise at the Old Wye Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently,...
Hereford residents are being warned by the Environment Agency to be prepared for possible flooding, with levels on the River Wye responding to heavy rain in Mid Wales. A peak of around 4.3-4.8 metres is expected in Hereford overnight Saturday, into the early hours of...
The A49 is partially blocked by a collision on Dinmore Hill this morning. This is affecting traffic between Hereford and Leominster. The collision has occurred close to the entrance to Queenswood. The road remains open at present by West Mercia Police officers are...
Google Street View - Image Date - November 2020 Introducing Traffic Enforcement Cameras in Hereford will be yet another 'attack on the motorist' says local councillor Jim Kenyon, with several councillors reportedly highlighting concerns, particularly over a new...
Enhancement works will be carried out to Widemarsh Street, Hereford, as part of the Hereford City Centre Improvements (HCCI) plan. The scheme, estimated to take 16 weeks, is scheduled to begin in February, subject to detailed design being completed, and will include...
Search and Rescue Teams in Mid Wales are continuing to search for a woman after reports that two women were seen in a river. Sadly, the body of one of the women has been recovered. From Dyfed-Powys Police: “A large scale search of the Ystradfellte Falls...
The Environment Agency is warning people living near the River Lugg in Herefordshire to prepare for flooding. Levels continue to rise, with heavy rain leading to levels on the Wye rising, meaning that the Lugg is backing up near Lugwardine, leading to more extensive...
Hereford residents are being warned by the Environment Agency to be prepared for possible flooding, with levels on the River Wye responding to heavy rain in Mid Wales. A peak of around 4.3-4.8 metres is expected in Hereford overnight Saturday, into the early hours of...
West Midlands Ambulance Service have provided an update on an incident in Hereford City Centre earlier today. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service: “We were called to reports of a medical emergency near to The Body Shop at 1.08pm, two ambulances and...
Herefordshire farmer guilty of animal welfare offences has been banned for 10 years from keeping livestock A farmer from Garway has been fined, given an 18-month community order and banned from keeping livestock for 10 years from 16 February 2023 in a case brought by...
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are responding to an incident in Hereford city centre this afternoon. The incident appears to be on Commercial Street. Gomond Street is currently blocked off to allow emergency services to deal with the incident....
An accelerated misconduct hearing for PC Kiaran Wain was held yesterday, Thursday 5 January 2023. The hearing, chaired by Chief Constable Pippa Mills, heard that PC Wain assaulted two police officers whilst he was off-duty in Shrewsbury on Thursday 13 October 2022. On...
There are delays on the A40 near Ross-on-Wye this morning following a collision. The collision has occurred on the A40, close to Starbucks. Two lanes are currently blocked but one lane remains clear. West Mercia Police officers are at the scene and directing...
The Brecon Beacons Mountain Rescue Team were called to help find three missing person and a dog at 4.37pm on Thursday who were in the Waun Rhyd area. One of the males reported an ankle injury and the dog, Alfie, was cold, wet and exhausted. The group were...
West Midlands Police are treating the death of a one-year-old boy on 9 December at a Dudley nursery as suspicious and an investigation is under way. The criminal investigation was launched following a visit by Ofsted after the boy’s death. The nursery, in Bourne...
Wye Valley NHS Trust has taken to social media to ask staff on annual leave or not on shift to contact Hereford County Hospital if they can return to work. Hereford County Hospital has been under significant pressure over recent weeks, with levels of flu higher than...
A large scale search of the Ystradfellte Falls area has been taking place over the past 24 hours after it was reported two people were seen in the river. The fire service, mountain rescue and National Police Air Support have all been involved in looking for two...
West Midlands Police are treating the death of a one-year-old boy on 9 December at a Dudley nursery as suspicious and an investigation is under way. The criminal investigation was launched following a visit by Ofsted after the boy’s death. The nursery, in Bourne...
Both inpatient wards at Bromyard Community Hospital are closed to visitors due to cases of diarrhoea and vomiting caused by Norovirus. As a preventative measure visiting to both wards has been stopped to prevent the further spread of Norovirus, which is...
Morrisons is helping its customers save money on fuel by offering 5p off every litre at the pumps this January.   All customers that spend £35 in store between Thursday 5th January and Sunday 15th January will receive a coupon giving them 5p off every litre...
A number of car parks could possibly become housing in Hereford, as part of plans revealed by Herefordshire Council in the Hereford Masterplan. Herefordshire Council has floated the possible idea of turning car parks in Hereford city centre into housing, in the...
ITV2 are looking for vibrant singles from across the UK who want to head to the sun, in search of love! The chosen cast will spend time in a luxury villa, getting to know one another, but to remain in paradise they must win the hearts of the public and their...
Wye Valley NHS Trust has taken to social media to ask staff on annual leave or not on shift to contact Hereford County Hospital if they can return to work. Hereford County Hospital has been under significant pressure over recent weeks, with levels of flu higher than...
Study shows human induced climate change made the UK’s record-breaking annual temperature around 160 times more likely. It is now possible to confirm that 2022 was the UK’s hottest year on record, with an average temperature of over 10°C recorded for the first time....
Asda has today announced that its hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ and ‘Winter Warmers’ deal for pensioners will be extended into 2023 to help more customers manage the cost of living crisis. The supermarket, who launched the offer for kids under 16 to enjoy a hot...
West Midlands Railway (WMR) is urging passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary over the New Year period as industrial action continues to impact timetables. A reduced timetable will be in operation on some routes on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day due to...
Royal Mail has provided an important update ahead of changes to the use of stamps from 31st January 2023. Some stamps will no longer be valid after this date. Further details from Royal Mail: “We’re adding barcodes to our regular stamps. After 31 January 2023, regular...
Officers attended a road traffic collision in Waitrose car park on Monnow Street, Monmouth at around 4.20pm on Saturday 31 December, and are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to assist with their enquiries. Gwent Police are appealing for...
The Courtyard Hereford has revealed the Pantomime choice for 2023 with discounted tickets now on sale. In a post on social media, The Courtyard revealed that the 2023 Pantomime would feature Dick Whittington! “Sad that panto is coming to an end? Us too! “We have...
Hereford City Council awarded £5,000 to Herefordshire Football Association, for their Euro 2022 Legacy project. The role of Herefordshire FA is to develop, promote and support football in Herefordshire. They organise and administer competitions, leagues and cups for...
On Monday 2nd January, over 150 runners from 15 running clubs in Herefordshire and beyond laced up their trainers and took part in a Dawn til Dusk run to support the county's athletics track. The event, that was organised by local running club the Hereford...
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Earlier this morning, we executed a firearms search warrant at a site in Naas Lane, Gloucester. Two shotguns were found, along with a dismantled firearm, as well as two loaded crossbows. A number of items of stolen property was also...
West Midland Safari Park has had planning granted for four new luxury lodges, offering incredible and immersive views of African lions. Following planning being granted on 9 December, the Park can now go ahead with building four single-storey lodges, integrated into a...
Patients and visitors urged to wear a face mask and visitors not to attend hospital if feeling unwell Patients and visitors to Wye Valley NHS Trust’s hospitals and clinics are being urged to wear a face mask, as inpatient flu cases rise to high levels not seen...
Sainsbury’s is investing a total of £205 million as it kicks off the New Year with its biggest ever investment in pay to at least £11 per hour. This latest pay rise of £185 million is on top of the £20 million Sainsbury’s invested in October and recognises the...