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NEWS | West Mercia Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious incident in Hereford
West Mercia Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious incident in Hereford on Thursday. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “There has been an incident at an address in Chestnut Drive, Hereford where people have been seen acting...
NEWS | Police appeal for information in relation to the murder of a 32-year-old man who was deliberately run over
The family of Shaun James will be commemorating his life in Cinderford today (Thursday 15 December), 20 years after his murder shook the local community. And officers are appealing for anyone with new information to come forward as they continue to seek justice for...
NEWS | Herefordshire Coalition considering double Council Tax for Second Homes and Empty Properties in Herefordshire
Doubling council tax for second homes and long-term empty properties in Herefordshire could raise an additional £12 million for vital services in the county. Speaking at Herefordshire Council’s cabinet meeting today (15 December 2022), Coalition...
BREAKING | Police attend incident in Hereford where people are believed to have made entry into a property
West Mercia Police are currently responding to an incident in Hereford. The incident has occurred in the Chestnut Drive area of South Wye. A number of people are believed to have gained entry into a property. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “There has been...
BREAKING | Herefordshire Council helping government vets tackle an outbreak of Bird Flu near Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire Council is supporting government vets by helping to tackle an outbreak of avian flu at a poultry farm in Foy, north of Ross-on-Wye. Immediate steps have been taken to limit the risk of the disease spreading, and Council officers have already contacted...
BREAKING | Serious Shortage Protocols issued on three Penicillin medicines today as further Strep A deaths confirmed
Latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) continues to show an out of season increase in scarlet fever and group A streptococcus infections. So far this season (from 12 September to 11 December) there have been 7,750 notifications of scarlet...
NEWS | Officers across North Herefordshire have taken part in Operation Jetwing following a recent rise in theft and burglary
Officers across North Herefordshire today took part in Operation Jetwing, following a recent rise in theft and burglary. Operation Jetwing saw local Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNT), our Operational Policing Unit (OPU) and the Rural and Business Crime teams...
NEWS | The families of three of the children who fell into Babbs Mill Lake on Sunday have released pictures of their ‘beautiful boys’
The families of three of the children who fell into Babbs Mill Lake on Sunday have released pictures of their ‘beautiful boys’. Brothers Finlay and Samuel Butler and their cousin Thomas Stewart were pulled from the freezing water and rushed to hospital where...
NEWS | Delays between Hereford and Worcester this afternoon following a multi-vehicle collisionÂ
There are currently delays between Hereford and Worcester this afternoon following a multi-vehicle collision. The collision has occurred on the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) near Leigh Sinton. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in...
NEWS | Major route in Herefordshire closed after car ends up on its roofÂ
A major route in Herefordshire is closed in both directions this afternoon after a vehicle ended up on its roof. The A4137 (Hereford to Symonds Yat) is currently closed in both directions following the collision near Whitchurch. West Mercia Police and West Midlands...
WEATHER WARNING | Snow warning issued for Herefordshire prior to milder weather heading in on SundayÂ
A snow warning has been issued by the Met Office for Herefordshire, with a period of heavy snow possible before it turns to rain. The warning is valid for Sunday, when milder weather will move in from the south west. The Met Office warning says: “A band of snow...
NEWS | A Hereford man has been sentenced to three years imprisonment following his conviction for multiple sex offences
A Hereford man has been sentenced to three years imprisonment following his conviction for multiple sex offences. 70-year-old Douglas Baker of Marlbrook Road, Hereford, was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday 14 December. He pleaded guilty earlier...
NEWS | A 62-year-old man has been jailed after arranging to meet what he thought was a 10-year-old boy for sex
A 62-year-old man has been jailed after arranging to meet what he thought was a child to rape when instead officers were waiting to arrest him. William Trevor Smith, of Denton Road in Audenshaw, Manchester drove the long distance to Gloucester to meet and rape what he...
NEWS | A number of households are without water in Ross-on-Wye due to a burst water main
A number of properties in Ross-on-Wye are without water this morning, due to a burst water main. Welsh Water confirmed that they are currently dealing with a burst water main in the Grey Tree area of Ross-on-Wye. Households are warned that until the pipe is fixed,...
NEWS | A Herefordshire pharmacy issues advice to customers after experiencing issues with phone line
A Herefordshire Pharmacy has issued advice to customers, with the pharmacy continuing to experience problems with its phone lines. The problems have been occurring at the Westfield Walk Pharmacy in Leominster since earlier this week. Westfield Walk Pharmacy in...
NEWS | Temperatures fall to -11c across Herefordshire as fire service issues warning to all residents
Photo Credit: Karl Ryan Temperatures have fallen to lows of -11c in Herefordshire overnight. The temperature at Shobdon Airfield, near Leominster, was recorded at -11c at 7am, making it by far the coldest night of the year so far. Even in towns and cities,...
NEWS | Four children now confirmed to have died after falling into an icy lake in the West MidlandsÂ
Four children now confirmed to have died after falling into an icy lake in the West Midlands. In a statement released earlier this evening, West Midlands Police confirmed that a six year old boy had unfortunately became the fourth child to have died following the...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘good’ in a recent inspection by OfstedÂ
A Herefordshire Primary School has recently been rated as ‘good’ in an inspection by Ofsted. Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School was visited by Ofsted inspectors on the 11th and 12th October, a number of years since the previous visit. This school...
NEWS | UK and France issue joint statement on small boat incident in the Channel that’s left at least four deadÂ
A joint statement by the Home Secretary of the UK, Mrs Suella Braverman, and the Minister of Interior and Overseas territories of France, Mr Gérald Darmanin. Early on 14 December 2022 authorities were alerted to an incident in the Channel concerning a small boat in...
NEWS | Aldi will open its new store in Malvern tomorrow (Thursday 15th December)
Aldi is set to open a brand new store in Malvern on Thursday 15th December at 8am. The new store will be run by Store Manager Benjamin, along with a team of 30 colleagues from the local community. In a welcome boost to the regional economy, Aldi is...
NEWS | Tesco reveals the most commonly-forgotten Christmas products
Gravy, stuffing, cooking oil and fruit cocktail are amongst the products most commonly forgotten by Brits in the rush to finish the shopping before Christmas, Tesco can reveal. Customers also often forget to stock up on bin liners, tin foil and table salt before the...
BREAKING | Six-year-old boy becomes fourth child to die after falling into an icy lake in the West Midlands
From West Midlands Police: Update on incident in Solihull. It is with heartfelt sadness that we have to report this afternoon, the six-year-old in hospital has lost his fight for life. Our deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of those involved in this...
NEWS | A widely-respected doctor bids farewell to St Michael’s Hospice this Christmas following a 20-year association with the charity
A widely-respected doctor bids farewell to St Michael’s Hospice this Christmas following a 20-year association with the charity. Dr Clare Scotcher is retiring from her Specialist Doctor role at the Bartestree-based Hospice, having joined whilst still in...
NEWS | Horse sadly dies after getting stuck in a ditch in HerefordshireÂ
A horse has sadly died after getting stuck in a ditch in Herefordshire. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Leominster and Bromyard were called to the incident on Tuesday. Belmont Equine Vets also attended the incident near Leominster. A...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council has a multi-million pound plan to improve Children’s Services in Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council Cabinet approved the use of £6.49m funding at a meeting held on Thursday 24 November 2022, to continue to transform Herefordshire Children’s Social Care Services.The £6.49m investment is the remaining amount of £11.49m funding, previously...
NEWS | Poultry to be culled and Protection Zone in place after Bird Flu was confirmed at a premises in Herefordshire
All poultry will be humanely culled at a premises in Herefordshire after Bird Flu was confirmed amongst the population. The site, near Much Marcle (Ledbury), confirmed the news on Tuesday. “Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a pregnant woman’s baby died in a collision
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a pregnant woman’s baby died in a collision. Did you see a collision on the A44 near Evesham on Sunday? At around 12pm on Sunday 11 December a two vehicle collision occurred on The Squires (A44) at the junction...
NEWS | Parking is FREE in Hereford from 4pm this evening with late night shopping and plenty of entertainment
Shoppers in Hereford will be able to park for free in Herefordshire Council car parks in the city centre from 4pm on Wednesday 7th December, Wednesday 14th December and Wednesday 21st December. ‘An incredible line up’ of street entertainment and live music is planned...
BREAKING | All poultry to be culled after Bird Flu was confirmed at a premises in Herefordshire
All poultry will be humanely culled at a premises in Herefordshire after Bird Flu was confirmed amongst the population. The site, near Much Marcle (Ledbury), confirmed the news on Tuesday. “Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council celebrates King Charles III visit to The Royal National College for the Blind
Chief Executive of Herefordshire Council, Paul Walker, was a member of the delegation, also including the Lord Lieutenant for Hereford, Edward Harley, High Sheriff Sarah de Rohan, Mayor of Hereford Mark Dykes, and MP Jesse Norman, that welcomed King Charles III to the...
NEWS | Tesco launches ‘up to half price’ toy sale for Clubcard members ahead of Christmas
Parents looking for last minute toy bargains in the run up to Christmas – take note. Tesco is today (Dec 12) launching its last ‘up to half price’ toy sale with reductions from between 10 per cent to 50 per cent for Clubcard members. Nearly 400 of Tesco’s...
BREAKING | A Hereford woman has been convicted of attempted murder and will be sentenced in February
Samantha Smith, 55, of Waterfield Road in Hereford, pleaded guilty to a single charge of attempted murder at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday 1 December and will be sentenced on Friday 24 February 2023. Smith’s conviction relates to an incident in Rothesay Mead,...
NEWS | Police issue appeal after several items of farm machinery were damaged in HerefordshireÂ
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after several items of farm machinery were damaged in Herefordshire. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police (Hereford Cops) said: “We are appealing for information after damage has been caused to several items of...
NEWS | A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of sexually abusing a 92-year-old woman with dementia
A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of taking advantage of and sexually abusing a 92-year-old woman with dementia who he helped to care for. Eric Barton, aged 77 and of Hillview Road in Hucclecote, was sentenced to five years and six months in prison as...
NEWS | Alcoholics could soon be treated with ketamine to help overcome their addiction
Led by the University of Exeter, the new trial is being funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) with additional funding from Awakn Life Sciences, a biotech company who specialise in researching and developing therapeutics to treat...
NEWS | Fire crews issue advice after being called to a collision on a busy route between Hereford and Leominster
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Leominster have issued some important advice about driving in the cold weather following a collision on the A49 at Dinmore Hill on Monday. A spokesperson for Leominster Fire Station (Hereford & Worcester...
NEWS | Asda launches £1 ‘winter warmer’ soup, roll and unlimited tea or coffee offer for over 60s in its Hereford cafeÂ
Asda has announced a range of new ‘winter warmer’ initiatives to support customers and community groups struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The supermarket is offering those aged 60 and over the chance to enjoy soup, a roll and unlimited tea and coffees for...
NEWS | Major disruption expected with strike action affecting rail services in Herefordshire this week and over the festive period
WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY: West Midlands Railway (WMR) is urging passengers to only travel if essential, with industrial action set to impact timetables this week (w/c Dec 12). The operator is also asking passengers travelling by rail over the entire Christmas period to...
NEWS | West Midlands Fire Service issue statement following the death of three young boysÂ
West Midlands Fire Service are deeply saddened by the deaths of three boys who were rescued by firefighters yesterday (Sun 11 Dec) from a lake in Solihull. Area Commander Richard Stanton, of West Midlands Fire Service, said: “The boys’ deaths are a tragedy...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service issue advice after a spate of road traffic collisions involving 12 vehicles
Among numerous callouts, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service responded to a spate of road traffic collisions (RTCs) involving some 12 vehicles over Friday and the weekend, as well as two woodburning stove incidents. The incidents took place amid extreme...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council makes more funds available for Homes for Ukraine sponsors
Herefordshire Council makes more funds available for Homes for Ukraine sponsors Herefordshire Council is providing additional funding to approved sponsors who host guests under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. The additional funding is in response to the...
NEWS | Dinmore Hill in Herefordshire is closed following a collision this lunchtimeÂ
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently in attendance at a collision in Herefordshire. The collision has occurred on the A49 (Dinmore Hill) between Leominster and Hereford. The road is closed in both directions are motorists are advised to...
NEWS | Hereford Medical Group at ‘full capacity’ once again for appointments as pressure grows on the NHSÂ
Hereford Medical Group has issued the following statement today, confirming that it is again currently at ‘full capacity’ for appointments. The statement, shared on its Facebook page said: “Due to extremely high levels of demand, we are currently at full...
BREAKING | Three boys have tragically died after falling into a lake in the West Midlands on Sunday
From West Midlands Police: Three boys have tragically died after falling into the lake at Babbs Mill Park in Solihull yesterday afternoon (11 December). The boys, aged 12, 11 and 8 were rushed to hospital after being pulled from the water. Sadly, they could not be...
UK NEWS | Just Stop Oil protesters bring the capital to a standstill this morning
Just Stop Oil supporters have stopped traffic on key routes in Central London today to demand that the government halts all new fossil fuel licences and consents. At 8:15am, around 20 Just Stop Oil supporters wearing hi-vis vests walked onto the A24 near Clapham South...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s announces a major change that’s coming to every store in the United Kingdom
Sainsbury’s will be removing more single-use plastic lids from its own-brand ranges, with dips set to be the next product that will see the change. From March 2023, household favourites such as guacamole, tzatziki and sour cream and chive dip will no longer be sold...
NEWS | Asda announces it will extend its 10% off offer for emergency workers with Blue Light Card until at least 31st March 2023
The discount is available in all Asda’s 635 stores across the UK and includes food and drink, George at Asda clothing and homeware, toys, gifts and optical. Blue Light card holders will receive the discount by presenting their own, valid, Blue Light card and ID to our...
NEWS | Herefordshire schools announce closure following heavy snowfall in parts of the county
Two Herefordshire primary schools are closed on Monday following heavy snowfall. Gorsley Goffs Primary School and Lea Primary School are both closed on Monday due to snow and ice. The information was confirmed by Herefordshire Council on Sunday. Parts of Herefordshire...
BREAKING | Four children taken to hospital in a critical condition after being rescued from an ice covered lake
Four children have been taken to hospital in a critical condition after being rescued from an ice covered lake. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Babbs Mill Park, Fordbridge Road, Kingshurst, Solihull at 2.36pm on Sunday afternoon. Five ambulances, four...