A serious incident has been declared in the West Midlands after a number of people were left in a critical condition after being pulled from a lake in Solihull. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We are currently at the scene of a serious incident at Babbs...
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NEWS | Two Herefordshire schools are closed on Monday due to heavy snowfall in 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 a short time ago. Parts of...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to an incident on a major route in Herefordshire this morning
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on a major route in Herefordshire. West Mercia Police have said that the A4110 Walford Road via Adforton, Herefordshire is closed and motorists are advised to use an alternative route. West Midlands Ambulance...
NEWS | Emergency services called after car collides with barrier in Hereford
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently in attendance at an incident in Hereford. The incident has occurred near Steels and the road is currently blocked. Police and an ambulance are in attendance and motorists are advised to...
NEWS | Hereford Hospital Radio gets ready for it’s first Christmas back on air since 2019
Hereford Hospital Radio first began broadcasting in the city during 1972. The service run by volunteers provides music and entertainment to patients, visitors and staff at Hereford Hospital. Due to covid restrictions the organisation has been broadcasting online since...
NEWS | The Royal Mint confirms that the first coinage featuring King Charles III is now in circulation
The Royal Mint, the official maker of UK coins, has announced that the first coinage featuring King Charles III will start to appear in circulation in Post Offices around the UK from Thursday 8th December. The first coin to bear The King’s portrait – and mark the...
HORSE RACING | Thousands set to attend Christmas Jumper Day at Hereford Racecourse with some fantastic racing promises
Thousands of Horse Racing fans are expected to descend on Hereford Racecourse this afternoon, for the annual Christmas Jumper Raceday! There promises to be some fantastic racing, with some of the UK’s top trainers and jockeys taking part in the racecard. A...
WATCH | You can watch The Royal National College for the Blind’s (RNC) first game in the new European Blind Football League at 9am this morning
It’s exciting times in the world of blind football as RNC Hereford competes in a brand new European Blind Football League. WATCH NOW - https://facebook.com/events/s/ebfl-rnc-vs-borussia-dortmund/676351114092220/ Building on their recent successes in the FA...
NEWS | Hereford County Hospital is the first hospital in West Midlands to go live with digital pathology technology for quicker patient diagnosis
Wye Valley NHS Trust is the first hospital in the West Midlands to go live with advanced digital pathology technology, to help transform services and improve the speed of cancer diagnosis for patients. Patients across Herefordshire are now benefitting from the...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council reveals Hereford Masterplan aimed at reducing emissions and encouraging walking and cycling
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 | Herefordshire Council’s Coalition issue statement following taxi licensing meeting earlier today
Herefordshire’s Coalition administration will continue to listen to county taxi drivers over licensing policy, following 24 months of extensive consultation, after councillors today deferred a decision at a Full Council meeting on adopting a new taxi policy...
NEWS | Police appeal after a mobile speed camera van had its tyres punctured
Dyfed-Powys Police have issued an appeal after a mobile speed camera had two of its tyres punctured. A spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses or anyone who has dashcam or CCTV footage after a GoSafe van had two of its...
NEWS | Police provide update on Presteigne incident after four arrests were made
Photo Credit: Vladimir Morozov Update from Dyfed-Powys Police: “We were called to reports of a burglary at a property in Broadaxe Business Park, Presteigne, at around 6.35am. “Officers attended and promptly arrested two women, aged 65 and 41, on suspicion of burglary,...
NEWS | Hope for taxi drivers in Herefordshire after Herefordshire Council’s councillors voted to delay introduction of new policy
The elected members of Herefordshire Council today voted that further work was required on the new Taxi and Private Hire Policy 2022-2027. The policy sets out the Council’s expectations in relation to matters connected to the taxi and private hire trade, and the...
NEWS | A man has been fined more than £1,000 for leading an illegal fox hunt near Hartpury in Gloucestershire
From Gloucestershire Constabulary: A man has been fined more than £1000 after a joint investigation by Rural Crime teams uncovered messages which showed him bragging and admitting to the illegal hunting of foxes. The investigation saw John Oliver Finnegan, aged 37 and...
NEWS | Police carry out targeted patrols in Hereford in relation to ongoing drug use
West Mercia Police officers in Herefordshire have taken part in targeted patrols in Hereford today. The patrols have taken place following reports of ongoing drug use in the Churchill Gardens area of the city. A spokesperson for Hereford Cops said on Facebook:...
NEWS | Maternity support service for new parents expands across Herefordshire
A service set up to help new parents on Hereford County Hospital’s maternity ward is celebrating its one year anniversary, and the recent expansion of its team of volunteer mums, who are also now providing support at community groups across Herefordshire. The...
NEWS | Arrests made following an incident near the Herefordshire border this morning
Photo Credit: Vladimir Morozov Activists from Palestine Action have broken in to Teledyne Technologies’ plant in Presteigne, Wales. Climbing in through smashed windows, activists began to thoroughly dismantle the factory of the American-owned firm,...
BREAKING | Police called to ongoing incident at a factory this morning with a number of arrests made
Photo Credit: Vladimir Morozov Activists from Palestine Action have broken in to Teledyne Technologies’ plant in Presteigne, Wales. Climbing in through smashed windows, activists began to thoroughly dismantle the factory of the American-owned firm, forcing closure of...
NEWS | Taxi drivers attend meeting at Herefordshire Council offices in Hereford this morning
Taxi drivers in Hereford are attending a meeting at the Herefordshire Council offices on Plough Lane in Hereford this morning. In the meeting Herefordshire Council will set out to approve the reviewed and amended Taxi and Private Hire Policy 2022 - 2027, which many...
NEWS | Road closed as emergency services respond to an incident in Hereford this morning
A road is closed while emergency services respond to an incident in Hereford this morning. A member of the public has informed Your Herefordshire that Walnut Tree Avenue is currently closed between Ross Road and Belmont Road. West Mercia Police and West Midlands...
SPORT | Herefordshire FA to provide free of charge opportunities to refugee communities in Herefordshire
The Herefordshire Football Association is delighted to confirm details of two exciting new projects, which will provide fantastic opportunities free of charge to both the Ukrainian and Afghan/Syrian Communities, in Herefordshire. Both projects will provide a weekly...
NEWS | A Hereford pub 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...
REVEALED | Hereford could soon be getting a brand new fire station with plans submitted to Herefordshire Council
Hereford could soon be getting a brand new fire station, after plans were submitted to Herefordshire Council. The fire station would be located at the same location as the current one, on St Owen Street. The planning application details the following: “The existing...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to major incident in Kington this evening
Photo Credit - Steven Lewis Emergency services are currently responding to a major incident in Kington this evening. There are reports that a bus has caught fire in the town with a video captured by a local resident showing flames rising from the vehicle. The fire...
NEWS | Leominster child rapist jailed for almost 16 years following National Crime Agency and FBI investigation
An electrician who distributed videos of himself raping a young girl on the internet has been jailed for almost 16 years. Thomas Gwilliam-Carter, 39, from Leominster, was identified by National Crime Agency investigators after child abuse images he’d posted...
NEWS | Aldi announces that it’s Christmas Dinner veg essentials will be available at just 19p
Festive feasters at the ready – Aldi’s cult favourite Christmas Super Six deals are making an anticipated return to stores from 18th December, with all the Christmas dinner veg essentials available at just 19p. The supermarket, which has just been named...
NEWS | A cutting-edge US construction company has taken on new offices 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 | Emergency services responding to a collision in Hereford this morning
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on Waterfield Road in Hereford. The incident involves at least two vehicles. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route if...
NEWS | A49 (Greyfriars Bridge) in Hereford blocked by a collision this morning
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on the A49 in Hereford. The collision has occurred on the A49, close to the junction with St Nicholas Street and the road is currently blocked. The incident involves at least one car and a motorbike /...
NEWS | Police issue nationwide appeal after allegations that a woman took fraudulent driving tests in Derby, Hereford and other parts of the UK
From Derbyshire Constabulary: Officers are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman they want to speak to in connection with an alleged fraudulent driving test. The incident took place in Quintin Road, Derby, on 18 November, where driving test staff became...
NEWS | Hereford FC look for volunteers to help cover Edgar Street surface with frost covers
Hereford FC are looking for volunteers to support with putting frost covers down over the Edgar Street playing surface, ahead of some bitterly cold weather that’s forecast for the weekend. Temperatures are set to fall to lows of -7c in Hereford and with the Bulls set...
NEWS | Passengers warned of delays to services at Hereford Railway Station this morning
Passengers have been warned to expect delays at Hereford Railway Station this morning due to a points failure. In an an update this morning, West Midlands Railway said: Problem: Due to a points failure at Hereford: Impact: Train services running through this station...
WHAT’S ON? | Hereford’s Festive Christmas Markets launch today with some wonderful items available
Herefordshire Council are staging Festive Street Markets in High Town, Hereford during the three weeks leading up to Christmas. The dates and times are: Thursday 8 and Friday 9 December - 9am to 4pm - High Town/Commercial Street Thursday 15 and Friday 16...
NEWS | Pensioners urged to check eligibility for additional £324 cost of living payment by 18th December
Minister for Pensions Laura Trott is today calling on pensioners across the country to check if they are entitled to Pension Credit as soon as possible to ensure they stand the best chance of qualifying for an extra £324 cost of living payment. Checking eligibility...
NEWS | Tributes paid to a 35-year-old teacher who died in a collision in Gloucestershire
Tributes have been paid to a 35-year-old woman who died following a fatal collision in the Cotswolds last Friday (2 December). Moyra Whelan has been described as an inspirational teacher and fun loving friend who enjoyed life to the full. She died in...
UK NEWS | Police provide update following the discovery of the body of a new-born baby
A post-mortem examination which took place yesterday has returned inconclusive results about the cause of death of a new-born baby who was found at a recycling centre. His body was found at the centre, in Ely Road, Waterbeach on 29 November. Detective Chief...
NEWS | People warned to prepare for conditions if visiting Brecon Beacons with temperatures set to feel like -10c in strong winds
Members of the public are being warned to prepare for the conditions if venturing up the Brecon Beacons over the coming days. Arctic air is spilling across the United Kingdom, with temperatures barely getting above freezing in places like Hereford and Brecon, let...
NEWS | Police appeal following a suspicious incident where an attempt was made to steal a vehicle in a village near Leominster
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a suspicious incident near Leominster. The incident occurred in the village of Kimbolton and officers are requesting the help of the public in finding those responsible. A spokesperson for...
NEWS | Hereford Medical Group at ‘full capacity’ for appointments as pressure grows on the NHS
Hereford Medical Group has issued the following statement today, confirming that it is 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 capacity for...
NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service provide update on collision near Clehonger
Emergency services were called to a collision in Herefordshire this afternoon. A car had overturned on the B4349 between Clehonger and Kingstone. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service were both called to the incident. A spokesperson for West Midlands...
NEWS | Emergency services are responding to a collision on a busy route in Herefordshire this evening
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision in Herefordshire. The collision has occurred on the B4349 between Clehonger and Kingstone. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are currently in attendance. The road is currently...
NEWS | Two arrested after police carried out a drugs raid on the outskirts of Leominster
Two people have been arrested after police carried out a drugs raid on the outskirts of Leominster. The raid happened earlier today at an address on the outskirts of the market town. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “This morning Leominster Safer...
BREAKING | Emergency services in attendance at incident at Sainsbury’s in Hereford
Update: Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (2.15pm) ”A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Hereford Fire Station was called at 13:45 on 7 December to make vehicles safe after an RTC at a petrol station in Barton Yard, Hereford....
NEWS | A second Herefordshire school has this afternoon confirmed cases of Scarlet Fever as spread continues across the county
A second Herefordshire school has this afternoon confirmed cases of Scarlet Fever, as it continues to spread across the United Kingdom. Parents at Kingstone High School have this afternoon received a letter confirming that cases have been indentified with the school....
NEWS | RAC urges motorists to be ‘winter ready’ with temperatures set to fall and snow possible across parts of the United Kingdom over the next week
The RAC is urging motorists to be ‘winter ready’ with temperatures set to fall and snow possible across parts of the United Kingdom over the next week. In Herefordshire, temperatures are set to struggle to rise above freezing during the day and down to lows of...
NEWS | Victims of rape across England and Wales will have access to round-the-clock support as a new 24/7 Support Line is launched today
Specialist operators – available via telephone or webchat – will be on hand at any time to provide victims with vital information and emotional support. This includes signposting to local, longer-term services such as Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA). The...
NEWS | Hereford school confirms case of Scarlet Fever in letter sent to parents
A Hereford school has sent a letter to parents confirming a case of scarlet fever. The letter was sent to parents at Marlbrook Primary School on Monday. There are believed to be at least 5 confirmed cases in Herefordshire at present. The first signs of...
FUNDRAISING | Sands Snowdon by Night Hike 2023 in memory of Kath & Otis
Kath Brace’s family and friends are Climbing Snowdon at midnight for Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity to remember Baby otis & his mummy Katherine. Katherine and Dan were full of hope and excitement, like any new parents, for the arrival of such a...
NEWS | Jesse Norman MP has confirmed that he is intending to stand as a candidate for Hereford & Herefordshire South at the next election
Jesse Norman MP has said he is intending to stand again as candidate for Hereford and South Herefordshire in the next General Election. Jesse has been the local MP since 2010. Since he won the seat, his majority has grown from 2,500 votes and 46 per cent of...