On Thursday 28 November, HWFRS staff were honoured for their outstanding service and commitment to the fire service, alongside members of the community who received special recognition awards at the annual Herefordshire Medals and Awards Ceremony, held at the Town...
The parents of a four-year-old boy whose skeletal remains were found buried in a garden in Handsworth have been convicted of causing his death. Tai-Zamarai Yasharahyalah, 42, and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah, 43, both of Morland Road, Glastonbury were found guilty...
NFU Deputy President David Exwood called for farmers to continue to stand together against the ‘family farm tax’ and for all to check in on those feeling overwhelmed and under pressure. Mr Exwood addressed more than 70 NFU members at the Herefordshire NFU annual...
There are a number of road closures in place and flood alerts have been issued, with further rain and strong winds likely to cause disruption across Herefordshire over the coming days. The B4235, Monmouth is currently closed between Trelay Road and Uplands Road due to...
There are a number of road closures in place and flood alerts have been issued, with further rain and strong winds likely to cause disruption across Herefordshire over the coming days. The B4235, Monmouth is currently closed between Trelay Road and Uplands Road due to...
West Mercia Police were called to reports of four men acting suspiciously in a field in Herefordshire. The incident occurred in the village of Bridstow near Ross-on-Wye. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers from Ross-on-wye Safer Neighbourhood Team...
West Mercia Police are appealing for information following the disappearance of a 14-year-old boy. Can you help West Mercia Police find Ibai, who has been missing since Sunday (December 1). The 14-year-old is believed to be in the Telford area, but also has...
A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to three years and four months for drink driving and causing death by driving without due care and attention. Thomas Barnett, of Court Road in Malvern, was handed the sentence at Worcester Crown Court yesterday after previously...
St Michael’s Hospice has shared the exciting new look that two of their shops have received as the charity bids to offer its supporters even greater value for money. Hereford’s Folly Lane shop, and the Gloucester Road site in Ross-on-Wye, have been transformed by the...
A new European shop is to open soon on Eign Gate in Hereford. Transylvania Supermarket is located opposite Superdrug. The shop will serve traditional Romanian food and will open in a currently vacant unit. Here are a few photos as work takes place ahead of the...
On Thursday 21st November 2024, local business, The Shack Revolution received the award for Most Unique Venue at the Quirky Wedding Awards, the UK’s only Wedding Awards celebrating alternative, inclusive, accessible, and unique wedding suppliers. The Shack Revolution...
Cherries and Berries in High Town Hereford are currently running a charity raffle where one lucky person will win a luxury fruit and vegetable hamper worth £75.00. Owner Paul Totney told Your Herefordshire "We wanted to support the local food bank and give back to the...
Following the damage caused by Storm Bert, quick-thinking students from Tenbury High Ormiston Academy have raised over £800 to support their community. Staff and students at the academy, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, have responded to the recent flooding in...
The Cathedral, The Green Dragon Hotel, The Courtyard, Hereford Hospital, The Town Hall and The Shell Store will all Light Up in Orange for National Grief Awareness Week 2024. Every year, usually on the final day of the campaign, landmarks across the country are lit up...
Police are appealing for information to find Joseph Bellamy, 18, who is missing. Joseph was last seen leaving his home address in Caldicot between midnight and 1am on Tuesday 3 December. He was later captured on CCTV cycling on a red pushbike towards the M48 bridge....
West Mercia Police have shared an appeal for information following a suspicious incident in a Herefordshire village. The incident occurred in the village of Kingsthorne: A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Over the last two weeks police have received...
Tribute - Nick Bennell, whose mother Denise has paid tribute to him. “Our broken hearts will always miss him, but his bright shining light will remain in our family’s memories forever.” Those are the words of Denise Bennell of Worcester, paying tribute to her devoted...
The cast of Sleeping Beauty made a festive visit to the Children’s Ward at Hereford County Hospital this week. Whilst talking to the young patients, the cast gave out flags and goodies as a pre-Christmas treat. The visit was part of The...
From Flint & Cook: Situated in this popular residential location and just a short walking distance from Hereford City centre, a 2 bedroom end-terraced property providing ideal first time buyer/investor accommodation and offered For Sale with the added benefit of...
Photo Credit - Just Jon Simpson The route of the Hereford Christmas Charity Tractor Run has been revealed for Saturday 21st December! It will pass through the following places: 🎄Roman Road 🎄Holmer Point 🎄Withington 🎄Lugwardine 🎄Bartestree 🎄Tupsley 🎄Aylestone Hill...
Herefordshire children receiving free school meals are being offered a wide range of exciting free activities during the Christmas holidays. Herefordshire Council’s ‘Here for Herefordshire’ Christmas activities programme is open and is taking online bookings. Parents...
Residents have been left stunned after a huge sinkhole opened up in Merthyr Tydfil, just yards from the homes of local families. A number of homes have been evacuated following the discovery. A spokesperson for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council said:...
Two roads in Herefordshire remain closed following flooding last week, with repairs work set to take place before they can reopen. The two routes that remain closed today (Monday 2nd December) are: C1195 Peterchurch U71230 Greenway Lane, Whitchurch Both roads are...
There is a stunning flower shop in Leominster that offers a delivery service for local customers. The Flower Gallery Leominster offers a fabulous selection of flowers for all occasions, including: Funeral Flowers House Plants Bridal Flowers Birthdays And...
Work to start on Hereford’s £10 million Transport Hub early next year. Progress is being made on Hereford’s exciting new Transport Hub, with the project currently out for tender to find a construction partner. The £10m Hub will encourage a shift away from reliance on...
Did you know that there is a car park in Hereford that you can park at for just 80p ALL day! Yes, it’s true! The best bit is that it’s just a short walk from Hereford city centre and workplaces such as Herefordshire Council, Heineken and Avara. Perhaps you could park...
Santa will return to the streets of Hereford over the coming weeks, with the Hereford Lions Club raising money for charity. Santas sleigh will have a tracker that will be published each day on the Hereford Lions Facebook page. Thursday 5th December 3.30pm to 5.30pm -...
A busy route in Hereford is closed this week, for urgent drainage works to take place. Perseverance Road in Hereford will be closed for four days, from today (Monday 2nd December). Balfour Beatty Living Places will be carrying out urgent drainage remedial works....
Everyone enjoys a cooked breakfast, right? Well, if you do, then you need to visit Kenchester Tea Rooms. They have a superb breakfast available and it’s proving to be popular with those visiting. However, if breakfast isn’t your thing, then their superb lunch...
Ever fancied owning your own pub? Well this could be your chance! The Freehold is available at The Broadleys Pub on Ross Road in Hereford. From Sidney Phillips: NEW Instruction - Hereford - Edge of City Centre Prominently Located Landmark Pub. Public and lounge bars...
A major rail timetable change will see train times change significantly in December, allowing for increased services at some stations, later services from Cardiff Central and Swansea, trains leaving at the same time past each hour and more new trains. The changes are...
A police investigation has been launched after a number of newborn puppies died after being found in Leominster. Update shared by Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue this weekend: “A number of newborn puppies have been found and recovered in Leominster this...
Santa will return to the streets of Hereford over the coming weeks, with the Hereford Lions Club raising money for charity. Santas sleigh will have a tracker that will be published each day on the Hereford Lions Facebook page. Thursday 5th December 3.30pm to 5.30pm -...
Ever fancied owning your own pub? Well this could be your chance! The Freehold is available at The Broadleys Pub on Ross Road in Hereford. From Sidney Phillips: NEW Instruction - Hereford - Edge of City Centre Prominently Located Landmark Pub. Public and lounge bars...
Paul Caddis gives his post match reaction to todays 3-0 win over Rushall Olympic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgyfyJKvTwA
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...
From Tuesday 24th May 2022, and every Tuesday, all those who are 60 years old and older can bag 10% off their shop, with no minimum spend, at Iceland and The Food Warehouse. This will make Iceland Foods the first and only supermarket in the UK to be offering this...
From Herefordshire Council: 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...
Morrisons is introducing a 25% discount for farmers in all its Cafés every Tuesday from 3rd December in a show of support for the nation’s growers and producers. ‘Tractor Tuesdays’ aims to bring farmers together with each other as well as make the farming industry...
In Memory of Mike Hughes of Ross-On-Wye. Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on Tuesday 12th November 2024 aged 77 years. Loving Partner of over 40 years to Christine Sim. Adored Dad, Grandad & Great Grandad. He will be deeply missed by his wider family...
In Memory of Susan Ann Preece. Sadly passed away on 18th November 2024 aged 72 years Much Loved Sister to Pauline and Aunt to Lucy. Will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her. The Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday...
Herefordshire Council has provided an update on the flooding situation in Herefordshire, with a number of routes now back open. Twelve routes remain closed though, according to the council update at 9am this morning. The forecast for the coming days is mostly...
At a gala evening hosted at the British Film Institute on London’s South Bank a local composer Gavin Higgins won the prestigious Ivor Novello Classical Music award for Best Orchestral Composition for his Horn Concerto. Described as “bejewelled” by broadcaster Tom...
Woodcraft Folk named as one of the 49 recipients of a ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap sapling. The National Trust has announced Woodcraft Folk’s Biblins Youth Campsite as one of the recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap saplings being gifted to individuals,...
A man has admitted to the murder of a 28-year-old woman in Gloucester earlier this year. Tanaka Zivanai, aged 32 and of Dora Walk, Tredworth, pleaded guilty to the murder of Zanele Sibanda and possession of a bladed article in a public place. He appeared at Bristol...
Bloor Homes want to build 540 homes in the Lower Bullingham area of Hereford. Bloor Homes have this week submitted a planning application that could eventually see 540 new homes built in the Lower Bullingham area of Hereford. Proposal: The first phase of an urban...
Several Christmas Tractor Runs are to take place across Herefordshire over the coming weeks, so we’ve put together a list of all the events that we know about. Thousands of people are expected to attend and view the various tractor runs across the county, with...
Photo Credit: Elevated Eye Photography Herefordshire CAMRA, organisers of the popular Beer on the Wye festival, have announced the event will not be running in 2025. The annual riverside festival, that has taken place in a marquee at Hereford Rowing Club since 2005,...
Leaven Pizza, the Hereford-based pizzeria, has just been crowned Best Independent Pizza Restaurant in the UK at the prestigious PAPA Industry Awards. Now in its 35th year, the PAPA Awards are the highest accolade in the pizza and Italian food industry, and Leaven’s...
A Hereford Butchers has put together a fantastic Christmas Dinner that you can collect ahead of Christmas Day for just £12.99! Herefordshire Meats Christmas Dinner just £12.99 Turkey, Yorkshire Pudding, Pigs in Blankets, Stuffing Ball, Roast Potatoes, Parsnips, Mashed...