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BREAKING | New Year Honours List recognises heroes from across the UK
The New Year Honours List 2023 marks the incredible public service of individuals from across the UK. Recipients in the New Year Honours List have been awarded for their outstanding contributions across all parts of the UK for their work on areas including sustained...
NEWS | West Mercia Police issue urgent alert over concerns that Herefordshire residents are being targeted by fraudsters
West Mercia Police have seen a recent increase in reports of fraudsters operating in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Herefordshire, claiming to be from various police services around the country. The crime, known as ‘Courier Fraud’ has seen the elderly and...
NEWS | Wye Valley NHS Trust issues important message to patients and visitors as flu cases reach levels never seen before in Herefordshire
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 before in Herefordshire. With an increasing number of children and adults admitted to Hereford...
NEWS | Fire crews called to a Herefordshire skate park after a fire broke out
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a fire at a skate park in Herefordshire on Thursday evening. The incident occurred in Ross-on-Wye and crews attended the incident and swiftly put out the flames. One local resident told Your...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision involving a lorry on Fromes Hill this afternoon
Emergency services have been called to a collision involving a lorry on Fromes Hill this afternoon. West Mercia Police are in attendance. The road remains open but there are delays in the area. Please use an alternative route if possible. More soon. ...
NEWS | 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 before in Herefordshire. With an increasing number of children and adults admitted to Hereford...
BREAKING | Third murder arrest as seven people now in custody following nightclub killing
Update from West Midlands Police: We’ve arrested a third man today on suspicion of the murder of Cody Fisher, who was stabbed to death at a Boxing Day nightclub event in Birmingham. The 22-year-old suspect was held in London just before 3am today and will be...
NEWS | Huge queues at Aldi in Hereford this morning as shoppers purchase the latest internet sensation Prime Hydration Drink for just £1.99
Aldi has primed its shelves to stock the latest internet sensation, Prime Hydration Drink. The viral hydration drink created by two popular YouTube stars, KSI and Logan Paul, is available to buy for just £1.99 in Aldi stores nationwide on 29thDecember. The...
NEWS | Mountain Rescue Team called to rescue three people who ended up on a live firing range near the Herefordshire border
The Brecon Mountain Range team were called to support with the rescue of three people who had ended up on a live firing range near the Herefordshire border earlier today. The incident occurred in the New Radnor area and Dyfed-Powys Police were also in attendance. A...
SPORT | Ben Jones and Addy Carter showed they were top of the Christmas tree by clinching victories in the 10-kilometre Christmas race, hosted by Hereford Couriers
Ben Jones, of Cambridge & Coleridge and Hereford Courier Addy Carter showed they were top of the Christmas tree by clinching victories in the 10-kilometre Christmas race, hosted by Hereford Couriers. The race, in its 4th year saw 300 runners take part in the...
NEWS | 31-year-old man critically ill in hospital following an explosion at a property in Worcestershire
A 31-year-old man remains critically ill in hospital this afternoon following a suspected gas explosion at a home in Evesham, Worcestershire, yesterday. A further two people, a man and a woman, were also injured at the address and a man from a neighbouring property...
NEWS | A woman called 999 to order a takeaway but it turns out her call wasn’t wasting police time and highlighted a serious issue affecting many people
A woman who called 999 to order a takeaway, continued to ask for a pizza ‘immediately’ when told she was on the phone to police, a force has revealed. Dyfed-Powys Police has released details of a call where a woman phoned 999 during the early hours of the morning –...
BREAKING | Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after a footballer was stabbed to death in Birmingham
From West Midlands Police: We’ve arrested two men on suspicion of the murder of footballer Cody Fisher today, who was stabbed to death at a nightclub in Birmingham on Boxing Day. A 22-year-old was held at an address in Birmingham city centre just after midnight, while...
NEWS | Aldi to stock the latest internet sensation Prime Hydration Drink for just £1.99
Aldi has primed its shelves to stock the latest internet sensation, Prime Hydration Drink. The viral hydration drink created by two popular YouTube stars, KSI and Logan Paul, is available to buy for just £1.99 in Aldi stores nationwide on 29thDecember. The...
BREAKING | Several people in hospital this morning following an explosion at a property
Four people have been hurt, one seriously after an explosion at a property in the Fairfield area of Evesham. The incident happened at just after 5.00pm on Tuesday afternoon in Hemmingway. Three ambulances, five paramedic officers, the Hazardous Area Response Team, the...
NEWS | 33-year-old man from Herefordshire arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following collision
Gwent Police: Officers attended a road traffic collision on the A469, between Llanbradach and Ystrad Mynach, at 8.30pm on Monday 26 December, and are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to assist with their enquiries. We’re appealing for witnesses...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council reveals Hereford Masterplan aimed at reducing emissions, encouraging walking and cycling and making the city a more attractive place to visit
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...
NEWS | A widely-respected doctor has bid farewell to St Michael’s Hospice 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 | A cutting-edge US construction company has taken on new offices in Rotherwas in Hereford to establish a UK base for its business
A cutting-edge US construction company has taken on new offices in Hereford to establish a UK base for its business. Blueprint Robotics UK has leased workspace at Stirling House, in Skylon Park, an office complex developed by Priority Space in partnership...
NEWS | Special delivery for new parents at Hereford County Hospital on Christmas Day
Midwives and new parents were delighted to welcome two special deliveries at Hereford County Hospital on Christmas Day, Sunday 25 December 2022, with the arrival of two baby girls. Midwives at Hereford County Hospital helped to deliver the first baby to be born on...
UK NEWS | Man arrested on suspicion of murder following fatal shooting on Merseyside on Christmas Eve
Man arrested on suspicion of murder following fatal shooting in Wallasey Village Detectives have arrested two people in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Elle Edwards following the fatal shooting at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village on Saturday 24...
CHRISTMAS | Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in Herefordshire this Boxing Day
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies across Herefordshire for Sunday 25 December, Monday 26 December, Tuesday 27 December, Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January. All information was correct at the time of publishing however some opening times may be subject to...
CHRISTMAS | Supermarket opening hours in Herefordshire this Boxing Day
It's that time of year again. The supermarkets are gearing up for their busiest period of the year and we've got all the opening hours below for you. ALDI (HEREFORD, LEOMINSTER, ROSS-ON-WYE AND LEDBURY): (Opening times may vary, please see individual store via...
CHRISTMAS | Patients and visitors able to park for FREE at hospitals in Hereford, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Patients and visitors of Hereford County Hospital, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard Community Hospital will be provided with free parking this Christmas Day and Boxing Day, December 25 and 26, and New Year’s Day, 1 January 2023. The car park entry/exit barriers at...
CHRISTMAS | Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in Herefordshire this Christmas
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies across Herefordshire for Sunday 25 December, Monday 26 December, Tuesday 27 December, Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January. All information was correct at the time of publishing however some opening times may be subject to...
CHRISTMAS | McDonald’s Belmont Drive Thru open this morning For breakfast
McDonald’s has confirmed that it will be opening its Belmont Drive Thru on Christmas Day! Signs have gone up on Belmont Road and the Drive Thru will be open just like it was last Christmas Day. The Drive Thru in Hereford will be open from 7am-11am like last year,...
BREAKING | Woman dead and many injured following a shooting at a village pub
Police on Merseyside have confirmed a murder investigation has been launched after a woman was killed and many people were injured in a shooting at a village pub. From Merseyside Police: We can confirm we have launched a murder investigation following the death of a...
NEWS | Police issue an appeal after a person forced entry into a property in Leominster
West Mercia Police officers in Leominster are appealing for witnesses after an unknown offender gained entry into a property in the town. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “On the 17th December 2022 a property in the Churchill Avenue area of Leominster was...
BREAKING | A four year old child has died following an incident at a holiday park
Police in Wiltshire have confirmed that a four year old boy has died after an incident at a holiday park. Earlier today, Wiltshire Police said: “We’re in attendance at Longleat Center Parcs near Warminster in support of South Western Ambulance Service following...
NEWS | A man in his 60s has died following a collision on the A49
A man has died following a collision on the A49 at Leebotwood in Shropshire. On Friday December 16 West Mercia Police issued an appeal for witnesses following a collision at 9.20am on the A49 Leebotwood in Church Stretton, Shropshire. A spokesperson for West...
BREAKING | Two men who stole an Anglo-Saxon treasure hoard in Herefordshire worth in excess £3.2m have been ordered to repay over £600k each
Two men who stole an Anglo-Saxon treasure hoard worth in excess £3.2m have been ordered to repay over £600k each. The Confiscation Order, under the Proceeds or Crime Act 2002, was made on 21 December 2022 at Worcester Crown Court. On 21 November 2019 George Powell,...
NEWS | The McCarthy Stone Foundation has donated £500 to Hereford Foodbank to support its work in the local community this Christmas
The McCarthy Stone Foundation has donated £500 to Hereford Foodbank to support its work in the local community this Christmas. Hereford Foodbank works to stop hunger in the local area, offering nutritionally balanced food and support to families...
NEWS | Welsh Water refutes suggestions that it prioritised restoring water supplies to customers in West Wales over Herefordshire in apology to customers
Statement from Welsh Water: We apologise to any of our customers in the Hereford area who have lost supply over the past few days. Our teams have been working hard to restore water to the main strategic parts of the system and good progress has been made here. While...
NEWS | A Hereford pub says it will open its doors on Christmas Day to people that may find themselves alone
A Hereford pub will be opening its doors on Christmas Day and welcoming in members of the community that may otherwise find themselves alone. Hogarths, located on Commercial Road in Hereford posted this lovely news on their Facebook page and confirmed that...
CHRISTMAS | Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in Herefordshire this Christmas and New Year period
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies across Herefordshire for Sunday 25 December, Monday 26 December, Tuesday 27 December, Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January. All information was correct at the time of publishing however some opening times may be subject to...
CHRISTMAS | Supermarket opening hours in Herefordshire this Christmas & New Year period
It's that time of year again. The supermarkets are gearing up for their busiest period of the year and we've got all the opening hours below for you. ALDI (HEREFORD, LEOMINSTER, ROSS-ON-WYE AND LEDBURY): (Opening times may vary, please see individual store via...
NEWS | 20-year-old man sentenced after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of a 43-year-old man in an assault in June
Morgan Wainewright, aged 20, of Monmouth was sentenced today, Thursday 22 December, at Newport Crown Court after pleading guilty to manslaughter in November. Wainewright assaulted Andrew Nicholas aged 43, in Monnow Street, Monmouth on Sunday 26 June. The family of...
NEWS | Police issue urgent appeal after reports a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man on a bus
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Do you recognise this man? We'd like to talk to him in connection with a report of a sexual assault on a bus in Gloucester. The incident happened on the number 32 bus travelling from the bus depot in Gloucester city centre to Newent....
NEWS | Herefordshire Council receives more than £6.5 million in funding from the UK Government
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet have voted to accept £6,642,136 of UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) allocated to the county following government’s approval of the Investment Plan submitted in August 2022. Decisions on the implementation of the funding...
NEWS | A woman called 999 to order a takeaway but it turns out her call wasn’t wasting police time and highlighted a serious issue
A woman who called 999 to order a takeaway, continued to ask for a pizza ‘immediately’ when told she was on the phone to police, a force has revealed. Dyfed-Powys Police has released details of a call where a woman phoned 999 during the early hours of the morning –...
NEWS | West Mercia Police are searching for a man who they believe is in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police are currently asking for the help of the public in identifying a man who may be in the Herefordshire area. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We are asking the public for their help in locating Dominic Farrows who is currently wanted...
DARTS | Jim Williams plays his 2nd round match at the PDC World Darts Championships later today
Shobdon's Jim Williams faces James Wade in the 2nd round of the PDC World Darts Championships this evening at the Alexandra Palace. Williams made it through to the 2nd round with a 3-2 in over 19 year old Sebastian Bialecki on Tuesday evening. The game is live on Sky...
NEWS | Timings revealed for Christmas Tractor Road Run that will pass through Hereford later today
The timings have been revealed for the Christmas Tractor Road Run that will pass through Hereford later today. Hamish Grundy, one of the organisers of the event that will take place on Wednesday 21st December said: “Hi all, the sleigh is nearing completion and we now...
NEWS | Upgrade in rating for Wye Valley NHS Trust following a recent visit from a team of inspectors from the Care Quality Commission
In October Wye Valley NHS Trust welcomed a team of inspectors from the Care Quality Commission to Hereford County Hospital for an unannounced inspection. These types of inspection are part of the CQC’s routine inspection regime and was focused on particular areas...
NEWS | Village halls across England can now apply for grants to improve and modernise their facilities
Village halls across England can now apply for grants to improve and modernise their facilities, as the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund opens for applications today (20 December). Launched to mark the occasion of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum...
CHRISTMAS | Patients and visitors able to park for FREE at hospitals in Hereford, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard this Christmas
Patients and visitors of Hereford County Hospital, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard Community Hospital will be provided with free parking this Christmas Day and Boxing Day, December 25 and 26, and New Year’s Day, 1 January 2023. The car park entry/exit barriers at...
CHRISTMAS | Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in Herefordshire this Christmas and New Year
Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies across Herefordshire for Sunday 25 December, Monday 26 December, Tuesday 27 December, Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January. All information was correct at the time of publishing however some opening times may be subject to...
NEWS | Good news for Festive workers! McDonald’s to open Belmont Drive Thru on Christmas Day!
McDonald’s has confirmed that it will be opening its Belmont Drive Thru on Christmas Day! Signs have gone up on Belmont Road and the Drive Thru will be open just like it was last Christmas Day. The Drive Thru in Hereford will be open from 7am-11am like last year,...
NEWS | Aldi to keep stores closed on Boxing Day in recognition of staff members hard work over the past twelve months
Aldi has revealed when its stores will be open over the festive period. In the run-up to Christmas, Aldi are extending their opening hours, opening from 7am to 10pm from Monday 19th December to give shoppers more time to pick up last-minute food, drink and gifts...